Magnavox VRU344AT manual With a Converter/Descrambler Box, Watching TV With the VCR Off

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With a Converter/Descrambler Box

Cable Converter Box

Cable Input

With this connection, you can record and view any channel, including scrambled channels. However, channel selections must be made at the cable converter box. This means that:

OYou can record any channel by using your remote conlrol to select channels at the cable

converter box (see "Cable Converter Box Code Setting" on page 34).

OTimer recordings are programmed differ- ently than shown on pages 20 - 25.

You can only program a timer recording for one channel at a time.

When you are prompted to enter the channel you want to record, select chan- nel 3 or 4 (whichever is the output channel of your cable converter box).

Set youiecable converter box to the channel you want to record.

Leave the cable converter box on while 34ouare recording.

You cannot view a channel other than the one you are recording (the instructions on page 18 do not work with this hookup).

You cannot program channels with this hookup (as discussed on pages 7 and 27).

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Recording and Viewing a Scrambled or Unscrambled Channel

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With the VCR on and in VCR position, use the CHANNEL (Up/Down) buttons to set the VCR to the output channel of the cable converter box (channel 3 or 4).

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Set the TV to the same channel to which you set the VCR.

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Select the channel you want to record at the cable converter

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Watching TV With the VCR Off

Use the TV channel selector to set the TV to the same channel as the output channel of the cable converter box.

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Use the cable converter box channel selector to select the channel you want to watch.

recordings are programmed differently... °' above lej2.

Io program a timer recording with this hookup, see "Timer The cable converter box must be on during recording.

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Contents Page Safetysymbols Auto Tracking FeaturesSafety Precautions Table of Contents Erase Protectnon Before Using Your VCFPutting Batteries Remote Control Using the Remote Control Types of Video Cassette Tapes and Tape SpeedsExample only Hooking Up Your VCR\\\ fl # Antenna JackTurning on Your .VCR Remote Control PressPower TV and VCRPlaying RemoteIt to channel 3 or Set Turn the TV on Speed button to Remote ControlRecordin Press RECord/OTR btttton once to Start recordingDaylight-Saving Time Selection Setting the ClockManual Clock Setting SET ClockNumber Buttons Setting the Clock contdRemote Control ButtonVCR Status Display Screen On-Screen DisplaysVCR Status Display Recording has been paused VCR Light This light appears when the VCR is VCR positionInformation about VCR operations is displayed here Channels 1 Remote Control Buttons contd ButtonRemote control so you can operate your Wireless Remote SensorReceives an infrared signal from your Front PanelOUTput Jack Video OUTput JackVideo INput Jack Recording One Channel/Watching AnotherStopping an OTR One Touch RecordingStarting an OTR Program Timer RecordingMenu Contd Number ButtonsNumber VCR Plus+IGuide Channel Guide CHSetting Up VCR Plus+ contd Up/Down Setting Up VCRPlus+ contd Guide Channel SETButtons Timer Recording With VCR PlusNumber Press the STATUS/EXIT button. PROOperation Rerecording Tape DuplicationConnections Programming Channels Adding/Deleting Channels Channel MemoryLanguage Selection IReviewing Programmed ChannelsTime Search Playback OptionRepeat Playback Playback Options contd When in Stop Mode Press REWind/SEARCHReset Zero Time Counter MemoryPlayback Options contdTape Eject Automatic PlaybackAutomatic Rewind, Eject, Off Auto TrackingTry Again Press Release Remote Control Mute ButtonUsing Works yourPress Release Code SettingCable Converter Box Hooking Up Your VCR Timer RecordingPower Failure Line InputIf----VHF/UHF System Antenna/Cable to VCR to TV HookupsConnect the antenna or cable to your VCR VHF only or UHF only NotsuppiedOther Hookups contd VHFor CableWatching TV With the VCR Off With a Converter/Descrambler BoxRecording and Viewing a Scrambled or Unscrambled Channel Back ANTenna INput Jack OUTputPlaying a Tape With a VCR to TV Converter/Descrambler BoxRecording One Channel Watching Another VCR to Stereo TV HookupsBefore Requesting Service PowerFrom MiscellaneousGlossary VCR video cassette recorderVideo Cassette Recorder Super high Speed searching Compartment Super long play Button Jog/shuttle Skip search Ac power cord Slow14-15 Power One touch RecordingAoo

VRU344AT specifications

The Magnavox VRU344AT is a versatile and user-friendly DVD recorder that combines modern technology with classic functionality. This device is an excellent choice for those looking to digitize their favorite TV shows or movies onto DVD, providing an easy solution for home entertainment.

One of the standout features of the VRU344AT is its ability to record from various sources. Users can connect the DVD recorder to their cable or satellite box, video camcorders, or even VHS players, allowing for seamless recordings of high-quality content. The device supports a wide range of formats, including DVD-R, DVD-RW, and DVD+R, ensuring compatibility with most existing DVD players.

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