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NOTES: •
A clear picture will not be obtained by the DVD/VCR unless the antenna signal is good. Connect the
antenna to the DVD/VCR properly.
•
For better quality recording, an indoor antenna or a telescopic antenna is not recommended. The use
of an outdoor type antenna is required.
•
If you are not sure about the connection, please refer to qualified service personnel.
If you are using an antenna system, follow these instructions. If you are a Cable TV subscriber, skip ahead
to page 18 for the proper connections.
ANTENNA TO DVD/VCR CONNECTION
The DVD/VCR must be connected “between” the antenna and the TV. First, disconnect the antenna from the TV
and connect it to the DVD/VCR. Then connect the DVD/VCR to the TV. Below are 3 common methods of connect-
ing an antenna system to a DVD/VCR. Find the type of antenna system you are using and follow the connection
diagram.
If both UHF and VHF antennas have 300 ohm twin lead (flat) wires,
use a combiner having two 300 ohm inputs and one 75 ohm output.
NOTE:
Antenna connections
Combination UHF/VHF antenna with 75 ohm coaxial cable
Combination UHF/VHF antenna with 300 ohm twin lead (flat) wire
Separate UHF and VHF antennas
1
2
3
DVD/VCR
300 ohm twin lead (flat) wire
Matching transformer
300 ohm input
75 ohm output
(not supplied)
DVD/VCR
300 ohm twin lead (flat) wire
75 ohm coaxial cable
UHF
VHF
Combiner
75/300 ohm input
75 ohm output
(not supplied)
DVD/VCR
75 ohm coaxial cable
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NOTE:
If a UHF or VHF antenna is used,
set the TV/CABLE menu option
to the “TV” mode.
TV with single 75 ohm UHF/VHF antenna
input
NOTE:
If a UHF or VHF antenna is used,
set the TV/CABLE menu option
to the “TV” mode.
TV with 300 ohm UHF and 75 ohm VHF
antenna inputs
NOTE:
If a UHF or VHF antenna is used,
set the TV/CABLE menu option to
the “TV” mode.
TV with 300 ohm UHF and 300 ohm VHF
antenna inputs
DVD/VCR TO TV CONNECTION
After you have connected the antenna to the DVD/VCR, you must connect the DVD/VCR to the TV.
Below are 3 common methods of connecting your DVD/VCR to a TV. Find the type of TV you are using and follow
the connection diagram.
This DVD/VCR has a single 75 ohm output for connection to a TV. If your TV has separate UHF and VHF antenna
inputs (numbers 2 and 3 below), use a splitter to connect the DVD/VCR to the TV for UHF and VHF reception.
Antenna connections
UHF
VHF
TV
75 ohm coaxial cable
(supplied)
Splitter
75 ohm input
75/300 ohm outputs
(not supplied)
UHF
VHF
TV
75 ohm coaxial cable
(supplied)
Splitter
75 ohm input
300 ohm outputs
(not supplied)
UHF/VHF IN
TV
75 ohm coaxial cable (supplied)
The unauthorized recording, use, distribution, or revision of television programs, videotapes, DVDs and other
materials, is prohibited under the Copyright Laws of the United States and other countries, and may subject
you to civil and/or criminal liability.
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UHF/VHF
IN (ANT)
TV
DVD/VCR
Incoming cable
Converter/
descrambler
UHF/VHF
IN (ANT)
TV
DVD/VCR
Incoming
cable
Converter/
descrambler
Many cable companies
offer services permitting reception of extra channels including pay or subscription chan-
nels. This DVD/VCR has an extended tuning range and can be tuned to most cable channels without using a cable
company supplied converter box, except for those channels which are intentionally scrambled. If you subscribe to
a special channel which is scrambled, you must have a descrambler box for proper reception.
Cable TV connections
NOTE:
Whenever a converter/descrambler box is placed before the DVD/VCR, you must tune the DVD/VCR to the
output of the converter/descrambler box, usually channel 3 or 4.
ALLOWS:
•
Recording of nonscrambled channels.
•
Use of the programmable timer.
•
Recording of one channel while watching another.
ALLOWS:
•
Recording of channels through the converter box
(scrambled and unscrambled).
•
Using the programmable timer to record only the
channel selected at the converter box.
PREVENTS: •
Recording one channel while watching another.
•
Using the DVD/VCR tuner to select channels.
1
2
3
ALLOWS:
•
Recording of nonscrambled channels.
•
Use of the programmable timer.
•
Recording an unscrambled channel while watch-
ing any channel selected at the converter box.
PREVENTS:
Recording scrambled channels.
NOTE:
If you are playing a tape or using the
tuner built into the DVD/VCR, the con-
verter must be set to the video channel
output of the DVD/VCR (either 3 or 4).
NOTE:
To record from converter/descrambler,
DVD/VCR tuner must be tuned to the
converter output channel, usually chan-
nel 3 or 4.
UHF/VHF
IN (ANT)
TV
DVD/VCR
Incoming cable
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UHF/VHF
IN (ANT)
TV
DVD/VCR
Incoming
cable
Splitter
Converter/descrambler
A/B switch
UHF/VHF
IN (ANT)
TV
DVD/VCR
Incoming
cable
Splitter
Converter/
descrambler
A/B switch
IMPORTANT: Make sure the TV/CABLE menu option is set to the “CABLE” mode.
This DVD/VCR cannot receive scrambled programs since it does not contain a descrambler. In order to receive scrambled
programs, your existing descrambler must be used. Descrambler boxes are available from cable companies. Consult your
local cable company for more information concerning connection to their descrambler equipment. There are many ways
to connect your DVD/VCR to a cable system. Below are six common methods of connection.
4
5
6
ALLOWS:
•
Recording of one channel while watching another.
•
Using the programmable timer to record only the channel selected at the converter box.
•
Recording of all channels through the converter box.
PREVENTS: •
Watching scrambled channels while recording another channel.
•
Using the DVD/VCR tuner to select channels.
ALLOWS:
•
Recording of nonscrambled channels.
•
Recording of one channel while watching another.
•
Watching premium channels through the converter while recording nonscrambled channels.
•
Using the programmable timer.
PREVENTS:
Recording scrambled channels.
ALLOWS:
•
Recording of all channels through the converter box.
•
Recording a scrambled or unscrambled channel while watching another (scrambled or
unscrambled) channel.
•
Using the programmable timer to record only the channel selected at the converter box.
PREVENTS:
Using the DVD/VCR tuner to select channels.
Cable TV connections
UHF/VHF
IN (ANT)
TV
DVD/VCR
Incoming
cable
Splitter
Converter/descrambler
A/B switch
Converter/
descrambler
The unauthorized recording, use, distribution, or revision of television programs, videotapes, DVDs and other
materials, is prohibited under the Copyright Laws of the United States and other countries, and may subject
you to civil and/or criminal liability.
