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S e t u p 4 : B o t h a S a t e l l i t e B o x a n d a n R F P r o g r a m S o u r c e
1.Make sure the satellite cable from the wall is connected to the satellite box.
2.Connect a Composite A/V cable from the Audio/Video Output connectors on the satellite box to the Audio/Video Input 1 connectors on the Recorder.
3.Connect the RF Coaxial cable from the antenna or cable source to the RF In connector on the Recorder.
4.Connect Composite A/V cables from the Audio/Video Output 1connectors on the Recorder to the Audio/Video Input connectors on the TV.
5.Connect a phone line (see also page 8).
6. Connect the Serial Control cable. If your DIRECTV satellite receiver |
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has a | Data |
into the Data connector, and other end into the Channel Change/Serial | Connector |
connector on the Recorder. Then skip to step 8. |
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If you don’t have a Data connector, see page 9 for Serial control alternatives. If you still can’t use a Serial connection or if you don’t have DIRECTV service, go to step 7.
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IR Control cable connection
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7. Connect the IR Control cable. (Skip this step if you completed step 6 above.) |
(a) Plug the purple end of the IR Control cable into the Channel Change/IR connector |
(the upper |
the IR emitters. Place one emitter on top of the satellite box and the other underneath |
it. Be sure both emitters stick out about 1.5 inches directly in front of the IR sensor. |
(Use the provided adhesive strips to hold the emitters in place.) |
Cable Box or Satellite Receiver
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8. | Plug in all power cords and turn on your TV. If you don’t see the Welcome screen, you |
| need to find the correct TV input setting. Press the Input, Source, or TV/Video button |
| on your TV until you see the Welcome screen. For more help, see page 42. |
9. | Once you see the Welcome screen, the last step is to complete Guided Setup (see the |
| User’s Guide for details).You must complete Guided Setup before you can play and |
| record DVDs. |
Recorder
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For tips on the IR Control cable
® connection, see page 10.
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