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functions you want, proceed with Option 4.
Option 4
If none of the preceding hookups work, check with your cable company.
You may need to purchase a video switching system from your local
electronics or video retailer. This will easily handle most hookup problems.
Remote Control of the Cable Converter
If you have a cable converter, you will probably want to program your
VCR's remote control so you can easily change channels. The process is
the same as for programming the remote to operate your TV. For
additional details, see page 48.
Hold down the CATV button and press the number of your brand of
cable box (shown in the chart).
If that button combination does not work, or if your brand is not on the
chart, just go through all the button combinations until you find the one
that works best.
Cable Converters Press CATV and This Number
Jerrold
1
1
Jerrold
2
2
Jerrold
3
3
Hamlin 4
Zenith
5
Scientific
Atlanta
6
Pioneer 7
Philips
8
To operate the cable box once the remote is programmed for it:
Press CATV and then the button of the function you want.
Press VCR to operate your VCR with the remote again.
Advanced
Operations
(Stereo
System)
Integrating Your Stereo System
There are several reasons to consider hooking up your stereo system with
your TV and VCR.
If your TV does not have stereo, you can get stereo quality from your
VCR by hooking it to your stereo receiver.
Even if your TV does have stereo, you can get better sound by taking
advantage of your stereo's better speakers.
You can record stereo audio on your VCR for longer play times, or use
the VCR as an extra tape deck for dubbing.
Hookup
Stereo System Hookup
To make this hookup, you need to be familiar with the options on your