12
Hookups and Settings
Hooking Up the Recorder
Follow steps 1 through 6 to hook up and
adjust the settings of the recorder. Do not
connect the AC power cord until you reach
“Step 4: Connecting the AC Power Cord” on
page 19.
b
Notes
• See “Specifications” (page 100) for a list of
supplied accessories.
• Plug in cords securely to prevent unwanted noise.
• Refer to the instructions supplied with the
components to be connected.
• You cannot connect this recorder to a TV that
does not have a video input jack.
• Be sure to disconnect the AC power cord of each
component before connecting.
Step 1: Connecting the
Antenna Cable
Select one of the following antenna hookups.
NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER (IN
USA)
This reminder is provided to call the CATV
system installer’s attention to Article 820- 40
of the NEC that provides guidelines for
proper grounding and, in particular, specifies
that the cable ground shall be connected to
the grounding system of the building, as close
to the point of cable entry as practical.
b
Notes
• If your antenna is a flat cable (300-ohm twin lead
cable), use an external antenna connector (not
supplied) to connect the antenna to the recorder.
• If you have separate cables for VHF and UHF
antennas, use a UHF/VHF band mixer (not
supplied) to connect the antenna to the recorder.
If you have
Hookup
A: Cable box or satellite
receiver with a video/audio
output
B: Cable box with an antenna
output only
