Connecting a VCR
Connect the VCR Control Cable
Follow these instructions to connect your TV and VCR to the DIRECTV® Receiver. Connect the satellite antenna
1.Depending on your VCR, select the appropriate connection to the DIRECTV receiver:
If your VCR has A/V connectors –
•Connect the DIRECTV Receiver’s AUDIO and VIDEO jacks to the VCR’s A/V IN jacks.
If your VCR only has an RF (coaxial) connector–
•Connect the DIRECTV Receiver’s OUT TO TV connector to the VCR’s
VHF/UHF IN or RF IN jack.
•If your VCR has only one AUDIO IN jack, connect the receiver’s lower (mono) AUDIO L jack to the VCR’s AUDIO IN jack.
2.Depending on your TV and VCR, select the appropriate method to the connect the VCR to the TV:
If your TV and VCR have A/V connector –
•Connect the DIRECTV Receiver’s AUDIO and VIDEO jacks to the TV’s A/V IN jacks.
If your TV or VCR only has an RF (coaxial) jack –
•Connect the VCR’s VHF/UHF OUT jack to the TV’s VHF/UHF IN jack.
3.Plug the TV, VCR, and DIRECTV Receiver power cords into an electrical outlet.
(Model GCEB0A only) The DIRECTV Receiver can control your VCR for unattended recording, using the VCR Control Cable provided
1.Plug the VCR control cable into the rear panel VCR CONTROL jack.
2.Temporarily position the other end over the VCR’s remote control sensor (normally a small dark plastic window on the VCR front panel).
The remote control sensor may be labeled or identified in your VCR manual. If it is not identified, scan the front of the VCR with your VCR remote control:
3.Hold the VCR remote control about
4.Slowly move the remote control to the right as shown in the figure.
5.Repeatedly press the remote control’s power key on and off.
Scanning for the VCR remote control sensor
6.When your VCR responds to your pressing the remote control power, note the position. Temporarily tape the emitter to the position you marked until you verify that it works properly.
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