Nintendo 64 RF to VCR Hookup

Important Note:

We highly recommend you review the following precautions before you set up and operate your Nintendo system: Important Safety Warnings & Precautions Hardware Precautions / Maintenance Game Pak Precautions / Maintenance Precautions Concerning TV Screen Damage (Image Retention)

Installation Steps:

1. Locate the VCR's VHF IN [ANT, CATV, 75S(ohm)] or Cable Connector.
2. Remove existing cable wire from VCR's VHF IN.
3. Connect the short, thick wire (labeled TV) of RF Switch to VHF IN.
4. Connect existing cable wire [previously removed] to the silver post (labeled ANT) [Cable Connector] on RF switch.
5. Plug the RF Modulator into the Multi Out connector on the back of the N64
6. Connect thin wire of the RF Switch (labeled Control Deck) to the RF Modulator (labeled RF Out).
7. Set 3/4 switch of the RF Modulator to match the 3/4 channel of the VCR. Note on Sharp TV/VCR Combo

After system is connected to the VCR:

1. Insert Game Pak fully into the Control Deck.
2. Plug controller(s) into the front of the Control Deck. Use the left most port for player one.
3. Plug AC Adapter into the back of the Control Deck (fits only one way). Plug the other end into a wall outlet.
4. Slide the Power Switch on (toward Game Pak) and check for a Power Light on front center of the system.
5. The game image should now be displayed on the TV screen. You're ready to play!

Note: The RF Modulator does not produce stereo sound. To get stereo sound, connect your Control Deck using the Stereo Audio Video Cable.

If after following these directions completely you are not able to view the game, try our Troubleshooting Tips.