EN 17
This procedure is required if you receive your TV channels
through a cable box (descrambler). The Controller allows the
VCR to automatically switch the cable box channel during
timer-recording. The Controller is effective for recording shows
that have been programmed using VCR Plus+ (Z pg. 42) or
On-Screen Timer Programming (Z pg. 44).
Cable BoxControl

SITUATE CONTROLLER

1
Place the Controller so that the path between its
transmitter and the cable box’s remote sensor is
unobstructed.

ATTACH CONTROLLER

2
Fasten securely using the supplied adhesive strip.

CONNECT CABLE BOX TO

VCR

3
The connection method depends on the type of cable
box you have.
If your cable box has AUDIO and VIDEO OUTconnectors . . .
. . . connect them to the AUDIO and VIDEO IN
connectors on your VCR; select the correct external
input mode as described in step 4, 5, 9, 10, 14 on page
50 & 51. Set the VCR to channel "AU" to use the cable
box.
If your cable box doesn’t have AUDIO and VIDEOOUT connectors . . .
. . . connect the antenna output connector on the cable
box to the ANTENNA IN connector on the rear of your
VCR.
Set the VCR tuner to the same channel as the cable box
RF output (see page 18 also).
NOTE:
When connecting your cable box refer to its instructionmanual.

CONNECT CONTROLLER

TO VCR
4
Connect to the CABLE BOX connector on your VCR.
About Your Cable Box
This VCR has two separate methods to control your Cable Box.
●
The VCR's Wireless Remote Control Unit can control yourCable Box.This eliminates the need for a separate Cable Box RemoteControl Unit.
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The VCR's Controller can also control your Cable Box.This allows the VCR to change your Cable Box's channelnumber during timer recording.
Each method must be set up separately. To set up the VCR's
Remote Control unit, refer to page 57. To set up the Controller
go to page 18.
CABLE
BOX

Situate And Connect

Controller

Suggested Location
Place the cable box on top of the VCR. Attach the VCR's
Controller to the top of the VCR with the Controller’s transmitter
pointed towards the cable box’s remote sensor.
Attention:
The Controller can also control a DBS receiver. If both a cable
box and a DBS receiver are used, position the controller so its
signal reaches the remote control sensors of both the cable box
and DBS receiver.
Cable box
Cable box
Your VCR Controller
(suggested locations)
Controller
Transmitter
Connected
to VIDEO/
AUDIO IN
Your VCR
Connected to
ANTENNA IN