Memorex MVR4042 Converter/Descrambler Switch, Splitter Converter, Cable Descrambler Switch

IMPORTANT: Make sure the TV/CATV menu option is set to the "CATV" mode.

This VCR cannot receive scrambled programs since it does not contain a descrambler. In order to receive scrambled programs, your existing descrambler must be used. Descrambler boxes are available from cable companies. Consult your local cable company for more information concerning connection to their descrambler equipment. There are many ways to connect your VCR to a cable system. Below are six common methods of connection.

4		VCR
	Splitter
	Incoming	IN
	Cable	OUT
	Converter/Descrambler

	TV
A/B Switch	VHF/UHF
	IN (ANT)
A
B

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ALLOWS: * Recording of one channel while watching another.

*Using the programmable timer to record only the channel selected at the converter box.

*Recording of all channels through the converter box.

PREVENTS: * Watching scrambled channels while recording another channel. * Using the VCR tuner to select channels.

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VCR

TV

Splitter

	Converter/	IN
Incoming		OUT
Cable	Descrambler

A/B Switch

A

B

VHF/UHF IN (ANT)

ALLOWS:

PREVENTS:

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*Recording of nonscrambled channels.

*Recording of one channel while watching another.

*Watching premium channels through the converter while recording nonscrambled channels.

*Using the programmable timer. Recording scrambled channels.

		VCR
	Converter/	TV
Splitter	Descrambler

		VHF/UHF
	IN	IN (ANT)
Incoming	OUT	A/B Switch
	Converter/
Cable	Descrambler
		A
		B

ALLOWS: * Recording of all channels through the converter box.

*Recording a scrambled or unscrambled channel while watching another (scrambled or unscrambled) channel.

*Using the programmable timer to record only the channel selected at the converter box. PREVENTS: Using the VCR tuner to select channels.

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