Standard VHS VCR (Video Cassette Recorder)
(Not S-VHS)
-- Preferred Method
Back of VCR
2-Set Signal Splitter -_--
(such as RCA #AH020) _ /
Coaxial Antenna Cables*
(such as RCA #AH037)
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Audio/Video Cables*
(such as RCA #AH036)
Note: Another audio/video device
f can connected to INPUTS #:2
be
/I or # 3 in a similar manner.
Back of "IV ./ _ However, do not
_'_ use INPUT #3
if you connect a
device to the
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connector,
Shown here is the preferred method of connecting a VCR to
your TV. This method uses a 2-set signal splitter to run
separate signals to the VCR and TV. This way you can view
either TV programs or VCR tapes and not be concerned
about the position of the VCR's TV/VCR switch.
Note: The audio/video connections from the VCR to the TV
are required in order for you to watch tapes being played by
the VCR.
Operation:
* If the VCR is connected to INPUT #1 as shown, press
TV, then number buttons 9 then 1 to view whatever the
VCR is playing.
• If you connect an audio/video device to INPUT #2,
press TV, then number buttons 9 then 2 to view whatever
that device is playing.
• If you connect an audio/video device to INPUT #3,
press TV, then number buttons 9 then 3 to view whatever
that device is playing.
-- Alternate Method
Incoming Cable
Back of VCR
J_ OUT
O TV L
Coaxial Antenna Cables*
(such as RCA #AH037)
Auttio/Video Cables*
such as RCA #AH036) Note: Another audio/video device
can be connected to INPUTS #2
/1 or #3 in a similar manner.
Back of TV / t..,,. However, do not
• "-, use INPUT #3
_. --_T. "[' "-.-".-_"T' _ if you connect a
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-- co =tor.
Shown here is a simplified method of connecting a VCR to
your "IV. The preferred method (using a 2-set signal splitter)
is shown above. On many VCR's, turning them on causes
the V,CR's TV/VCR switching to disconnect the antenna
signals from the TV. By using a signal splitter to run
separate signals to the VCR and TV, you can view TV
programs or VCR tapes and not be concerned about the
position of the VCR's IV/VCR switch.
Note: The audio/video connections from the VCR to the "IV
are optional; however, these additional connections usually
produce a better-quality picture during VCR playback.
These eonnectiom are required, however, for stereo playback
from stereo VCR's.
Operation:
• If the VCR is connected to INPUT #1 as shown, press
TV, then number buttons 9 then 1 to view whatever the
VCR is playing.
• If you connect an audio/video device to INPUT #2,
press 71I, then number buttons 9 then 2 to vi_v whatever
that device is playing.
• If you connect an audio/video device to INPUT #3,
press TV, then number buttons 9 then 3 to view whatever
that device is playing.
42 *Optional accessories are available from most RCA dealers and electronic supply stores.