Many cable companies offer services pe_mitn# reception of extra channels including pay or subscription channels This
DVDiVCR has an extended tuning range and can be tuned to most cable channels withod using a cab]e company
supplied conveller box, except for those p_emlm channels which ale intuntional@ scrammed If you subscribe to a
premium channeE whch is saamb]ed you must have a descl_mb]er box for p_opel i_ceptJon
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Incoming Cable
Allows:, Recordmg of nonscrambled channels
* Use of the p_ogrammable timer
• Recolding of one channel while watching another
DVD, VCR
D bC°nverter¸'¸...... .... ....................................................................................................._ _ TV
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A_lows: • Recording of channels through the conve_e_ box
(scrambled and unscrambled) Note:
• Using the programmable timer to record only the To record from converter,descramb_er
channel selected at the conveller box DVD %/CR tuner must be tuned to the con
Prevents: • Recording one channel whi_e watd/ing another ve_e output channe_ usually channel 3
• • Using the DVD,VCR tuner to select channels or 4 •
DVD %/CR
3 t
BI'I_ {)."T_ Conve_euDescramla4er
Incomi g Cable
Allows: Recording of nonsaambled char, ne_s Note:
Use of the plogrammable timer _fyou are playing a tape or using the unel
built into the DVDA/CR, #_e converter must
Recording an unscrambled channel while watch ng
any channel seFected at the converter box be set to the video channe4 outplt of the
DVD %/CR (either 3 or 4)
Prevents: Recordng scramNed channels
Note: Whenever a Conve_ledDescrambler box is placed before the DVD/VCR you must tune the DVD/VCR to the output of
the Converter/Descramble box usually channe 3 or 4
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Connect the DVD/VCR to your TV
Note: This method transports VHS and DVD vdeo s gna_,, For enhanced DVD vdeo performance= we recommerd you
also connect the S vdeo o Oolo Stream' component video outputs to your TV/rqomtor (See page 19 )
TV o men tor with
aud o/video inputs
Signal flow
• When you connec the DVDNCR to your TV be sure to turn off the power and unplug both unts from the wal outlet before
makng any connection, s
• If your elevision set has one audio nput cornect the left and ight audio o_4£uts of the DVDNCR to a Y cable adapter (not
supplied) and then connect toyo.r TV
• Connect the DVDNCR dJectly to your TV If yo_, connect the DVDNCR to a \fOR TV/VCR comb nation o video selector he
playback picture may be dislorted as DVD video discs are copy protected
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IMPORTANT: Make sure the TV/CATV menu option is set to the "CATV" mode
This DVD VCR cannot receive scrambled p_ograms since }tdoes not conta n a descramb]er h_order to _eceive scram
bled p_ograms your existing desa amMer must be used Descramb_er boxes are avai_aMe from cable companes Con
s[K your _ocal cable company tot mo_e nfo_mat}on concerrfing connection to their descramMer equipment There ave
many ways to connec your DVD/VCR to a ca_e system Be_ow me six common methods of connedion
DVD_VCR 1
4 ....... ----m _TV F
i_ ii __"#t* _ : _ ........
ncom rCUT
Allows: ' Recording of one channel while watch ng another
* Usng the programmaMe tme_ to record only the channel selected at the conve_el box
• Recording of a_ dlannels through the converter box
Prevents: * Watching scrambled channels whi_e recolding another channe_
* Using tile DVD VCR tuner to select channels
DVDWCR 1
Conve_ter_Descramb_er _] :B
Allows: * Recordingof nopscrambled channels
* Recording of one d_armel while wa thing another
Watching _remium channels hrough the convelter while recording nor, scrambled channels
• Using be progran/mable imer
Prevents: Recording scran bled channels
DVDVCR 1
Conve_e,,Desc, amble, "_ TV
S_l tter I
_ 0 _::::: A/B Swtch
Converte DescramNer
_n
Allows: , Recording of al! channels through the converter box
* Recording a saamMed or unscrambled channel whle watching another (scrambled or
unscrambled) channel
* Usmg the programmaMe t_mer to record only the channel selected at the conve_e_ box
Prevents: Usng the DVDA/CR tuner to select channels
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S-video oLnput/input
An S Video con#action is superior to Video (Ye;law) outpu[ Use th_smethod tar DVD _ ayback whet} the connected television has S
Video _np_t a_ does not have component v_deo inputs
Component video outputs/inputs
• P_OGRESS_VE outputslinputs
some TVS or mentors are equipped w_t_component video mputs that are capab4ea_reproducing a pragress_velysc_ed video
signaF Connenting ta these _puts al_awsyau _av_ew the highest quality pictures with less mc_e_
• INTERLACED outputs/inputs
SomeTVs or mo_tors are equipped w_t_component video mputs Connectmg to t_ese inputs a_lowsyou to e_joy the highest q_]ity
DVDpict_e p_ayback
Notes:
• Actual labeFsfor component v_deoinputs mayvary depending an meTV manufacturer (ex Y R Y B Y or Y CB OR)
• I_some TVs ar manitors t_e colo_levels of t_e p_aybackp_cturemay be re_{_ceds_ight_yor t_e tint may c_ange In st_ch a
case¸ adiust t_e TV or mo_tor ro_optimism performance
Connectingto an audiosystem andTV equippedwithS-videoinput/component videoinputsJ
Note: The S video ouput and component video o_,tput transports _he DVD video signal exc usively ad will deive o
enhanced DVD video pictu e perfomlance =
S video cable (not supplied)
If you connect the DVDNCR to your TV
with the DVD OUT jacks, selem the
correspond ng video inp_t on your
te evision to watch DVD video discs
TV or monitor with
ColorStream
component vdeo inputs
Audiosystem
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Notes:
• Refer to the owner's manual of the connected equipment as wel
• When you connect the DVD/VCR toother equ_pmen_ be sure to turn off the power and unplug al_of _he equipment from the
wa_l outlet _efore making any connections
• _fyou place the DVDNCR near a tuner or radio¸ the radio broadcast sound might be distorted In this case¸ place _heDVD/
VCR away from the _uner and _dio
• The output sound of the DVD/VCR has a wide dynamic range Be sure to adjust the receiver's volume _oa moderate
listening _evel Otherwise¸ the speakers may be damaged _y asudden high volume sound
• Turn off _he amplifier before you connect or diseonnec_ the OVDNCR's power cord If you leave _heampli_er power on the
s_eake_s may be damaged
• When connecting to a TV using the Video or S-video jack, make sure that the Progressive indicator '_" o_ the
display window is not lit. tf it is lit, the Video a_d S-video outputs do not feed the correct signals and you cannot see
any picture. To turn off the Progressive indicator, select _ROGRES$_VE scan Off (see page 66}.
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