Pace TDC775D, User Manual

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CONNECTING A VCR CONTROLLER (IR transmitter)
You can control a VCR by connecting a VCR controller (IR transmitter) to the rear panel of the set-
top. As an example, if you set up timers in the set-top (to switch to specific programs at set times),
the emitter on the VCR controller will cause the VCR to record at those times.
The Pace VCR controller for use with this set-top is not supplied with the set-top. Contact the cable
operator for details. It has an emitter that is designed to stick near to the remote-control sensor of
the VCR it controls.
Installing the VCR controller
1. Refer to the VCR’s user guide to find out where its remote-control sensor is. (This is also known
as the IR or infrared sensor.)
2. Select a location on the VCR to attach the IR emitter. This must be within 3 inches of the
remote-control sensor. Make sure the area is clean and dry.
3. Remove the covering from the adhesive strip on the IR emitter.
4. Making sure the round end points towards the remote-control sensor, stick the emitter onto the
VCR.
5. Insert the 3.5 mm jack plug on the other end of the VCR controller into the socket labeled
“IR TRANSMIT” on the rear panel of the set-top.
6. You must then use the on-screen menus to set up the set-top to recognize the brand of VCR
that is being used. Consult the instructions for the on-screen menus and the instructions for the
VCR controller for further details on how to do this.
3.5 mm jack plug
IR emitter
3.5 mm jack plug
adhesive strip
VCR
remote-control sensor
(the position of this will vary according
to the brand and model of VCR)
IR emitter