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The setup on pages 10 through 15 is vital for proper VCR operation.
Please read the instructions carefully and in the order presented.
NOTE: These first two pages contain reference material needed for setup on pages 10 ~ 15.
Please look over the information before you begin setup procedure.
Setup Overview
You will be performing the following tasks:
• Setting the language you want on-screen displays to appear in (English, Spanish, French).
• Telling the VCR the kind of equipment you use to receive channels and how it is connected.
• Entering pertinent Cable Box or DSS Receiver information if used.
• Entering your local PBS (Public Broadcasting Station) channel so that the VCR can receive auto
clock set data. (Not available in all areas.)
• Placing channels in memory and setting the clock.
Please Note Which Connection Type You are Using.
Make sure all equipment is hooked up as described on pages 10 ~ 15.
The diagrams below illustrate some of the basic connection types.
Confirm which type you used for later reference.
INITIAL SETUP IMPORTANT NOTES:
• For detailed DSS Receiver connection instruction, please see your DSS operating manual.
• A DSS Receiver must be turned off to view programs from the Cable Box or antenna.
• Also, the a DSS Receiver must be turned off for auto clock set.
• If your Cable Box is not remote controllable, it must be tuned to your PBS channel.
• If you use Audio/ Video Jack connection between the VCR and Cable Box or DSS Receiver, you
must also connect the RF coaxial cable in order to use auto clock set and channel auto set
features.
I
nitial Setup for DSS/ Cable Box Channel Control
Connection Type A
Connection Type B
CABLE
BOX
OUT
IN
VCR
TV
IN FROM
ANT.
OUT TO TV
AUDIO
IN 1
VHF/UHF
R
L
VIDEO
O U T
S-VIDEO
IN
S-VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
I N
R
L
VIDEO
O U T
VHF/UHF
DSS
RECEIVER
ON AIR or CATV ANT
OUT
IN
VCR
TV
IN FROM
ANT.
OUT TO TV
AUDIO
IN 1
VHF/UHF
R
L
VIDEO
O U T
S-VIDEO
IN
S-VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
I N
R
L
VIDEO
O U T
IN
VHF/UHF
<DSS Receiver VCR TV connection>
<Cable Box VCR TV connection>
VCR
TV
IN FROM
ANT.
OUT TO TV
AUDIO
IN 1
VHF/UHF
R
L
VIDEO
O U T
S-VIDEO
IN
S-VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
I N
R
L
VIDEO
O U T
VHF/UHF
<VCR TV connection>
(Go to “Initial Setup” on page 10.)
(Go to “Initial Setup” on page 12.)