50 Connecting the Controller
If you are using a Cable Box/DBS, connect the Controller to your VCR.The Controller will automatically
select channels at the Cable Box/DBS during a timer recording. Leave your Cable Box/DBS turned on dur-
ing a timer recording.
2
Connect the Controller to the CABLE BOX Jack on the back of the VCR as shown above.
3
Attach the Controller to the top of the VCR using the supplied adhesive. Make sure the
Controller’s transmitter (the light on the top of the Controller) is pointed toward the Cable Box/DBS
remote sensor.
4
If you are using a Cable Box, follow the steps on pages 51-52 to make the Controller change
channels at the Cable Box during timer recordings.
If you are using a DBS, follow the steps on pages 53-54 to make the Controller change chan-
nels at the DBS during timer recordings.
1
Connect the Cable Box/DBS to the VCR as shown below. For more information, please read page 8.
Or, refer to the owner’s manual of your Cable Box/DBS.
Connect the Cable
signal to the IN
Jack of the Cable
Box/DBS.
Cable Box/DBS
Controller
Use a second RF coaxial cable to
connect the TV OUT Jack on the
VCR to the TV's ANTENNA IN Jack
Connect the Controller
to the CABLE BOX Jack
on the back of the VCR.
Use an RF coaxial cable to
connect the OUT Jack on
the Cable Box/DBS to the
ANTENNA IN Jack on
the back of the VCR.
Cable Box/DBS
Controller
Back of TV (example)
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