Basic Connections
ACheck contents
Make sure the package contains all of the accessories listed in “Specifications” ( pg. 16).
BSituate VCR
Place the VCR on a stable, horizontal surface.
CConnect VCR to TV
Antenna or cable
Coaxial cable
Flat feeder |
Matching transformer (not supplied)
AC power cord |
Back of VCR |
AC outlet
To audio/video |
|
input connectors | Audio/video |
| cable |
| (not supplied) |
To 75 terminal | |
TV | RF cable |
| (supplied) |
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. B Connect 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
●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.
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