RCA VG4251 - Manual (Page 7)

5
Hooking Up the VCR
Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels Only
(such as HBO, Showtime, Pay-Per-View, etc.)
A. Basic hookup.
Use this hookup for a simple connection
which requires fewer accessories.
1 . Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of VCR
to either channel 3 or 4.
You will tune the TV to this channel and use the
TV•VCR
button to watch the VCR.
2 . Connect as shown.
This connection may require additional
accessories not provided.
3 . Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and
cable box.
4.
B. Advanced hookup.
Use this hookup for slightly improved
picture quality, hi-fi stereo sound, and more
convenient operation — use of TV•VCR
button not required.
1 . Connect as shown.
This connection requires additional accessories
not provided.
If your TV is not stereo, you may need a
Y-adapter to hear sound from both left and
right channels.
2 . Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and
cable box.
3.
You will tune the TV to its video input to
watch the VCR. All pay channels are
viewed through the VCR.
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OUT IN
Cable Box
From Cable
RF Coaxial
Cable
Back of VCR
Back of TV
Cable/
Antenna
OR
VHF
UHF
RF Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
75 to 75/300 Ohm
Separator
RF OUT
ANT. IN
CH.
3 4
AUDIO VIDEO
OUT
IN
L R
OUT IN
Cable Box
Signal
Splitter
From Cable
RF Coaxial
Cable
(supplied)
RF OUT
ANT. IN
CH.
3 4
AUDIO VIDEO
OUT
IN
L R
S-VIDEO
AUDIO
CABLE /
ANTENNA
L /
MONO
RIGHT
VIDEO
INPUT
IN OUT
Back of TV
Audio/Video Cables
Back of VCR
A
B