RCA VR688HF VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
(160-0691) Connections Faxback Doc. # 38318
Hooking Up the VCR
Choosing a Hookup
The hookups on Faxback Doc's. # 38368 through # 38372 are divided into two
hookup types: Basic (A) and Advanced (B and C).
The basic hookup shows the backs of TVs that have only an antenna/cable
connection. It is the easier of the two and additional accessories may not
be needed.
The advanced hookup shows the VCR hooked up to a monitor/receiver (TV with
audio and video jacks). This connection may improve the picture quality as
well as convenience of operation.
Answer the questions to choose the hookup for your VCR.
1. How do you receive your TV signals?
Choose one answer from below.
A. Outside antenna - Turn to Faxback Doc. # 38368.
B. Rabbit ears (set-top) and/or bow tie antenna - Turn to Faxback Doc.
# 38368.
C. Cable System - Go to question 2.
D. Satellite System and another source (A, B, C) - Go to question 3.
2. What type of Cable-TV system* do you have?
Choose one answer from below.
A. Cable without a box - Turn to Faxback Doc. # 38368.
B. Cable box to unscramble all the channels - Turn to Faxback Doc.
# 38369.
C. Cable box to unscramble only pay channels, such as HBO, Showtime,
Cinemax, etc. - Turn to Faxback Doc. # 38370.
*You may need to contact your local cable company for assistance.
3. What type of satellite system do you have?
Choose one answer from below.
A. Satellite receiver connected to TV without audio/video inputs -
Turn to Faxback Doc. # 38371.
B. Basic satellite receiver connected to TV with audio/video inputs -
Turn to Faxback Doc. # 38371.
C. Deluxe satellite receiver connected to TV with audio/video inputs-
Turn to Faxback Doc. # 38371.
Optional Hookups
How to hook up two VCRs for copying tapes?
A. Select a hookup by answering the questions above.
B. Then modify the connections as shown on Faxback Doc. # 38372.
Hooking Up the VCR
Antenna or Cable System Without a Cable Box
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 and TV.
4. Continue to Faxback Doc. # 38319.
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 on Faxback Doc. # 38368, Fig. B.
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 and TV.
3. Continue to Faxback Doc. # 38319.
You will tune the TV to its video input to watch the VCR.
Set the AUTO TV/VCR feature to OFF. See Faxback Doc. # 38321.
Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels
Position cable box.
Position the remote-controllable cable box on top of the VCR. You may need
to position it at different angles before the VCR can control it. Make sure
the cable box does not cover the transmitting window on top of the VCR.
A. Basic hookup
Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessor-
ies.
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 on Faxback Doc. # 38369, Fig. A.
This connection may require additional accessories not provided.
3. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV and cable box.
4. Continue to Faxback Doc. # 38319.
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 on Faxback Doc. # 38369, Fig. B.
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. Continue to Faxback Doc. # 38319.
You will tune the TV to its video input to watch the VCR.
Set the Auto TV/VCR feature to OFF. See Faxback Doc. # 38321.
CAUTION: The unauthorized recording of satellite broadcasts, television
programs, or other materials may infringe the rights of others.
Cable System With Cable Box to Unscramble Pay Channels
(such as HBO, Showtime, Pay-Per-View, etc.)
Position cable box.
Position the remote-controllable cable box on top of the VCR. You
may need to position it at different angles before the VCR can control
it. Make sure the cable box does not cover the transmitting window on
top of the VCR.
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 on Faxback Doc. # 38370, Fig. A.
This connection may require additional accessories not provided.
3. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable box.
4. Continue to Faxback Doc. # 38319.
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 on Faxback Doc. # 38370, Fig. B.
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. Continue to Faxback Doc. # 38319.
You will tune the TV to its video input to watch the VCR. All pay
channels are viewed through the VCR.
Set the Auto TV/VCR feature to OFF. See Faxback Doc. # 38321.
Satellite Receiver
Position receiver.
Position the receiver on top of the VCR. You may need to position it
at different angles before the VCR can control it. Make sure the
receiver does not cover the transmitting window on top of the VCR.
Do not stack electronic components or other objects on top of the
receiver. The slots on top of the receiver must be left uncovered to
allow proper airflow to the unit. Blocking the airflow to the unit
could impair performance or damage your receiver and other components.
Also, do not stack the receiver on top of a "hot component" such as an
audio power amplifier.
A. Basic hookup.
Use this hookup if your TV does not have audio/video jacks.
1. Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of satellite receiver to either
channel 3 or 4. You will tune the VCR to this channel or its
line input (L1) to record from the receiver.
To watch the satellite receiver, turn off the VCR. If you want to
watch or record the signal from your antenna, cable, or cable box,
make sure the satellite receiver is turned off.
2. 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.
3. Connect as shown On Faxback Doc. # 38371, Fig. # A.
This connection may require additional accessories not provided.
4. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and receiver.
5. Continue to Faxback Doc. # 38319.
CAUTION: The unauthorized recording of satellite broadcasts, television
programs, or other materials may infringe the rights of others.
Satellite Receiver
B. Advanced hookup with basic receiver.
Use this hookup if your TV has audio/video jacks and your receiver has
one set of AUDIO/VIDEO jacks.
1. Set the CH3 CH4 switch on back of receiver to either channel
3 or 4.
You will tune the VCR to this channel to record from the satellite
receiver.
To watch the satellite receiver, tune your TV to its video input
channel.
If you want to watch or record the signal from your antenna,
cable, or cable box, make sure the satellite receiver is turned
off.
2. 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.
3. Connect as shown on Faxback Doc. # 38371, Fig. # B.
This connection may require additional accessories not provided.
4. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and receiver.
5. Continue to Faxback Doc. # 38319.
C. Advanced hookup with deluxe receiver.
Use this hookup if your TV has audio/video jacks and your receiver has
two sets of AUDIO/VIDEO jacks.
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.
To record from the satellite receiver, you will tune the VCR to its
line input (L1).
To watch the satellite receiver, tune your TV to its video input
channel.
2. Connect as shown on Faxback Doc. # 38371, Fig # C.
This connection may require additional accessories not provided.
3. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and receiver.
4. Continue to Faxback Doc. # 38319.
CAUTION: The unauthorized recording of satellite broadcasts, television
programs, or other materials may infringe the rights of others.
Connecting Two VCRs for Copying Tapes
Option A hookup.
Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories.
1. Select a hookup from pages 2 through 7 and then modify with this
connection.
2. Set the CH3 CH4 switch on the playback VCR to either channel 3 or 4.
You will tune the recording VCR to this channel to receive the signal
from the playback VCR.
3. Connect as shown on Faxback Doc. # 38372, Fig. # A.
This connection may require additional accessories not provided.
4. Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV.
5. Continue to Faxback Doc. # 38319.
Option B hookup.
Use this hookup for slightly improved copy quality, hi-fi stereo sound,
and more convenient operation - use of TV VCR button not required.
1. Select a hookup from Faxback Doc. # 38368 through Faxback Doc. # 38371
and then modify with this connection.
2. Connect as shown on Faxback Doc. # 38372, Fig. # B.
This connection requires additional accessories not provided.
If your other VCR is not stereo, plug it into the AUDIO L MONO jack of
this VCR to hear sound from both left and right channels.
3. Plug in power cords of VCRs and TV.
4. Continue to Faxback Doc. # 38319.
You will select the line (audio/video) input on the recording VCR to
receive the signal from the playback VCR.
CAUTION: The unauthorized recording of satellite broadcasts, television
programs, or the materials may infringe the rights of others.
(br/EB 12/31/96)
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