RCA VR688HF VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
(160-0691)                 Cable Box                  Faxback Doc. # 38320

RCA digital satellite receiver and/or cable box setup.

The DSS and cable box setups allow the VCR to record programs from the cable
box and/or RCA digital receiver.

The VCR will turn on an RCA digital satellite receiver and tune it to the
channel you want to record during timer recordings.  Position the receiver
above the VCR to receive the infrared remote signal.  See Faxback Doc.
# 38318.

If your cable box can be controlled by a remote, the VCR may be able to tune
it to the channel you want to record during VCR Plus + and timer recordings
and automatically set the clock after power failures.  Position the remote-controllable cable box on top of the VCR to receive the infrared remote
signal.  See Faxback Doc. # 38318.

RCA Digital Receiver Setup

A.  RCA digital receiver not used: Press 2. You are finished with DSS SETUP.

    RCA digital receiver used: Press 1 to continue.

B.  Press two numbers on the remote to enter the channel that your VCR
    receives signals from the receiver.  Press 0 before a single-digit
    number.  Valid numbers are 02 - 69.

    If you connected your receiver to the VCR using the receiver's AUDIO/
    VIDEO OUT jacks, press INPUT to select VIDEO1 or VIDEO2.

    Press CLEAR on the remote to correct an entry.

C.  Press MENU PROG to proceed.

    The VCR will now receive all signals from the DSS receiver on - message
    appears.

D.  Press MENU PROG to proceed.

    RCA digital receiver turned on:

    The receiver should turn on and tune to channel 200. Press 1 and pro-
    ceed to step E.

    The VCR will now turn on and tune your receiver to the correct channel
    during timer recordings.  ----DSS will appear for channels 100 and over
    in the timer program screen.

    RCA digital receiver did not turn on:

    If your receiver does not turn on, try repositioning the receiver and
    press 2 to try again.

    Cancel RCA digital receiver

    Press 3 to cancel DSS SETUP.  The VCR will not turn on or control the
    receiver.

Cable Box Setup

E.  Setup the VCR to control a cable box:

    Press 1 if you would like to setup the VCR to control a cable box.

    Press 2 if you do not want to setup the VCR to control a cable box.

F.  Cable box not used for all channels:

    Press 2.  You are finished with CABLE BOX SETUP. Skip to Faxback Doc.
    # 38321.

    Cable box used for all channels: Press 1 to continue.

    Press two numbers on the remote to enter the channel that your VCR
    receives signals from your cable box.  Press 0 before a single-digit
    number.  Valid numbers are 01 - 13.

    If you connected your cable box to the VCR using the box's AUDIO/VIDEO
    OUT jacks, press INPUT to select VIDEO1 or VIDEO2.

    Press CLEAR on the remote to correct an entry.

G.  Press MENU PROG to proceed.

    The VCR will now receive all signals from the cable box on channel - -
    message appears.

H.  Press MENU PROG to proceed.

I.  Manually Controlled Cable Box:  You are finished with cable box setup.
    Press MENU PROG to exit. Proceed to Faxback Doc. # 38321.

    Remote Controlled Cable Box:

    Enter your cable box code from the chart below and follow the on screen
    directions. The VCR changes the cable box from channel 02 to channel 09
    when you enter the correct code for your cable box.

    If none of the codes work, try repositioning the cable box and entering
    the codes again. If the codes still do not work, this VCR cannot control
    your cable box during VCR plus + or timer recordings.  Press MENU PROG
    to exit the CABLE BOX SETUP.  Proceed to Faxback Doc. # 38321.

Compatible Cable Box Control Codes

Brand of Cable-TV Box *: .................................. Code Number(s)

ABC: .............................................................. 53, 54
Anvision: ......................................................... 07, 08
Cablestar: ........................................................ 07, 08
Eagle: ............................................................ 07, 08
Eastern International: ................................................ 02
General Instrument: ....................... 04, 05, 15, 23, 24, 25, 30, 36
Hamlin: ................................................... 12, 13, 34, 48
Hitachi: .......................................................... 37, 43
Jerrold: ...................... 04, 05, 15, 23, 24, 25, 30, 36, 45, 46, 47
Macom: ............................................................ 37, 43
Magnavox: ......................... 07, 08, 19, 26, 28, 29, 32, 33, 40, 41
NSC: .................................................................. 09
Oak: .......................................................... 01, 16, 38
Oak Sigma: ............................................................ 16
Panasonic: .................................................... 03, 27, 39
Phillips: ......................... 07, 08, 19, 26, 28, 29, 32, 33, 40, 41
Pioneer: ...................................................... 18, 20, 44
Randtek: .......................................................... 07, 08
RCA: .............................................................. 00, 27
Regal: ............................................................ 12, 13
Regency: .......................................................... 02, 33
Samsung: .............................................................. 44
Scientific Atlanta: ........................................... 03, 22, 35
Sylvania: ............................................................. 11
Teknika: .............................................................. 06
Texscan: .......................................................... 10, 11
Tocom: .................................................... 17, 21, 49, 50
Unika: ........................................................ 31, 32, 41
Universal: ........................................................ 51, 52
Viewstar: ......................... 07, 08, 19, 26, 28, 29, 32, 33, 40, 41
Warner Amex: .......................................................... 44
Zenith: ........................................................... 14, 42

*The remote may not be able to control every model cable box of the brands
listed.

Manual cable box or RCA digital satellite receiver setup.

If you ever want to individually set up the cable box or satellite receiver:

A.  Press MENU PROG to display the VCR MAIN MENU on the TV screen.

B.  Press 4 to select CHANNELS menu.

C.  Select Cable box or DSS Setup.

    Press 5 to select Cable box Setup.

    Press 6 to select DSS Setup.

D.  Follow the directions on the screen as shown above in "RCA digital
    satellite receiver and/or cable box setup".


(br/EB 12/31/96)

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