CHAPTER 1 - CONNECTING YOUR DUAL-DECK VCR 7
Connecting YourDual-Deck VCR
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his chapter will walk you through the necessary steps to
hook up your VCR. Your Dual-Deck VCR connects to
your TV and antenna in exactly the same way as any other
VCR. If you already own a VCR, take a few minutes to note
how it is hooked up. Then simply swap the Dual-Deck with
your old VCR using the same settings and connections.
Choosing the Right Hookup
Choose the appropriate hookup from the following list:
1If you are connecting your Dual-Deck VCR to a basic
antenna or cable system, use the Basic Antenna/
Cable Hookup on page 8.
2If you have a cable system with a converter box (some or
all channels are scrambled or premium), you have two
choices:
a. Cable Converter Box Hookup - Pro: You can watch
and record any cable channel to which you subscribe.
Con: You cannot watch a second channel while you
are recording a cable channel. See page 39.
b. Alternative Cable Converter Box Hookup - Pro:
You can watch a second channel while you are
recording a TV program. Con: You can only record
non-scrambled channels. See page 40.
3If you wish to listen to your TV and VCR through your
stereo system, see Audio Connections on page 42.
4If you have a TV with audio/video input jacks and desire
better quality, you can connect your VCR to your TV
with RCA cables. See Monitor Connections on page 43.
5If you wish to connect your Dual-Deck VCR
to another VCR, laser disc player, DVD
player, video camera, camcorder, satellite
receiver or video game, see Connecting
Other Video Equipment on page 44.