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Basic Connections
ACheck contents
Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in
“Specifications” (墌pg. 16).
BSituate VCR
Place the VCR on a stable, horizontal surface.
CConnect VCR to TV

RF Connection

ADisconnect the TV antenna from the TV.
BConnect the TV antenna cable to the ANT. IN terminal on the
rear of the VCR.
CConnect the supplied RF cable between the TV OUT terminal
on the rear of the VCR and the TV’s antenna input terminal.

AV Connection

(improves picture quality during tape playback.)
If your TV is equipped with audio/video input connectors
AConnect the antenna, VCR and TV as shown in the illustration.
BConnect an audio/video cable between the AUDIO/VIDEO
OUT connectors on the rear of the VCR and the audio/video
input connectors on the TV.
●Even if you are using audio/video cables to connect your VCR to
your TV, you must also connect it using the RF cable. This will
ensure that you can record one show while watching another.
DConnect VCR to power source
Plug the AC power cord into an AC outlet.
ESet VCR channel
The VCR channel is the channel on which you can watch the
picture from the VCR on the TV when only using the RF
connection. When the VCR is turned off, press STOP/EJECT
(0
) on the VCR for more than 5 seconds. “CH3” appears on
the display panel. Press CH r/t on the Remote to select “CH3”,
“CH4” or “CH–”(OFF), then press OK.
●If Plug&Play or Tuner setting has not previously been
performed, the Language Select screen appears and Plug&Play
takes place automatically.
●The VCR channel is preset to “CH3”. Set to “CH4” if CH3 is
used for broadcasting in your area.
FFinal preparation for use
Turn on the VCR and the TV, and select the VCR channel 3 or 4
(or AV mode) on the TV.
●If you connect the TV and the VCR only using the RF
connection, press TV/VCR on the Remote so that the VCR mode
indicator lights on the display panel.
RF cable
(supplied)
Back of VCR
Flat feeder
AC power cord
Audio/video
cable
(not supplied)
To audio/video
input connectors
Antenna or cable
Matching transformer
(not supplied)
Coaxial cable
AC outlet
To 75 ⍀ termin al
TV
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