Hookups and Settings

Hooking Up the Recorder

Follow steps 1 to 7 to hook up and adjust the settings of the recorder.

Notes

•Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise.

•Refer to the instructions supplied with the components to be connected.

•You cannot connect this recorder to a TV that does not have a video input jack.

•Be sure to disconnect the power cord of each component before connecting.

Step 1: Unpacking

Check that you have the following items:

•Audio/video cord (pinplug ⋅ 3 y pinplug ⋅ 3)

(1)

•Power cord (1)

•Antenna cable (1)

•Remote commander (remote) (1)

•Set top box controller (1)

•Size AA (R6) batteries (2)

Using the cable box/satellite receiver control function

The cable box/satellite receiver control function can be used with hookup A or B. It allows the recorder to control a cable box or satellite receiver via the supplied set top box controller. The recorder controls channels on the cable box or satellite receiver for timer recording. You can also use the recorder’s remote control to change channels on the cable box/satellite receiver whenever the cable box/satellite receiver is turned on, even if the recorder is turned off.

To use the cable box/satellite receiver control function, you need to connect the set top box controller and set the code number and output channel (page 23). After setting up the cable box/ satellite receiver control, check that the recorder can correctly control the cable box or satellite receiver (page 26).

Note to CATV system installer (in USA)

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820- 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Step 2: Connecting the

Antenna Cable and Set Top

Box Controller

Select one of the following antenna hookups. Do not connect the power cord until you reach “Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord” (page 20).

If you have
Hookup

 

 

Cable box with a video/audio output

A (page 13)

or a satellite receiver

 

 

 

Cable box with an antenna output

B (page 15)

only

 

 

 

Cable without cable box, or antenna

C (page 14)

only (no cable TV)

 

 

 

Notes

•If your antenna is a flat cable (300-ohm twin lead cable), use an external antenna connector (not supplied) to connect the antenna to the recorder.

•If you have separate cables for VHF and UHF antennas, use a UHF/VHF band mixer (not supplied) to connect the antenna to the recorder.

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