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Connections
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.
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 connecting an
antenna system to a DVD/VCR. Find the type of antenna system you are using and follow the connection diagram.
If both VHF and UHF antennas have 300 ohm twin lead (flat) wires, use a combiner having two 300 ohm inputs and
one 75 ohm output.
Note:
Combination VHF/UHF Antenna with 75 ohm Coaxial Cable
Combination VHF/UHF Antenna with 300 ohm Twin Lead (Flat) Wire
Separate VHF and UHF Antennas
DVD/VCR
VHF
UHF
300 ohm Twin Lead (Flat) Wire
(not supplied)
Matching Transformer 300 ohm Input 75
ohm output (not supplied)
300 ohm Twin Lead (Flat) Wire
(not supplied)
75 ohm Coaxial Cable
75 ohm Coaxial Cable
Combiner 75/300 ohm Inputs 75 ohm output
(not supplied)
DVD/VCR
DVD/VCR
Antenna connections
If you are using an antenna system, follow these instructions. If you are a Cable TV subscriber, skip ahead to page
&
for the proper connections.
Antenna to DVD/VCR connection
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2
3
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Connections
UHF
VHF
UHF
VHF
VHF/UHF IN
Note:
If a VHF or UHF antenna is used,
set the TV/CABLE menu option to
the “TV” mode.
Note:
If a VHF or UHF antenna is used,
set the TV/CABLE menu option
to the “TV” mode.
Note:
If a VHF or UHF antenna is used,
set the TV/CABLE menu option to
the “TV” mode.
75 ohm Coaxial Cable (supplied)
Splitter 75 ohm Input
75/300 ohm outputs
(not supplied)
Splitter 75 ohm Input
300 ohm outputs
(not supplied)
TV with single 75 ohm VHF/UHF antenna
input
TV with 300 ohm UHF and 75 ohm VHF
antenna inputs
TV with 300 ohm UHF and 300 ohm VHF
antenna inputs
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 VHF and UHF antenna
inputs (numbers 2 and 3 below), use a splitter to connect the DVD/VCR to the TV for VHF and UHF reception.
TV
TV
TV
75 ohm Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
75 ohm Coaxial Cable
(supplied)
DVD/VCR to TV connection
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Connections
Cable TV connections
VHF/UHF
IN (ANT)
VHF/UHF
IN (ANT)
VHF/UHF
IN (ANT)
Many cable companies offer services permitting reception of extra channels including pay or subscription channels. 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 premium channels which are intentionally scrambled. If you subscribe to a
premium channel which is scrambled, you must have a descrambler box for proper reception.
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.
DVD/VCR
Incoming Cable
TV
Converter/
Descrambler
Incoming
Cable
TV
TV
Note:
To record from converter/descrambler, DVD/
VCR tuner must be tuned to the converter
output channel, usually channel 3 or 4.
DVD/VCR
DVD/VCR
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.
Incoming Cable
Converter/Descrambler
Allows: * Recording of nonscrambled channels.
* Use of the programmable timer.
* Recording an unscrambled channel while watching
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 converter must
be set to the video channel output of the DVD/
VCR (either 3 or 4).
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2
3
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Connections
VHF/UHF
IN (ANT)
A
B
VHF/UHF
IN (ANT)
A
B
This DVD/VCR cannot receive scrambled programs since it does not contain a descrambler. In order to receive scram-
bled programs, your existing descrambler must be used. Descrambler boxes are available from cable companies. Con-
sult 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.
IMPORTANT: Make sure the TV/CABLE menu option is set to the “CABLE” mode.
Incoming Cable
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.
DVD/VCR
Splitter
Converter/Descrambler
TV
DVD/VCR
Converter/Descrambler
A/B Switch
TV
Incoming Cable
Splitter
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.
DVD/VCR
Splitter
TV
Converter/Descrambler
A/B Switch
VHF/UHF
IN (ANT)
A
B
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.
A/B Switch
Incoming Cable
Converter/Descrambler
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