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Your Dual-Deck VCR connects to your TV and antenna in exactly the same way as any other VCR. If you already own a VCR, take a few minutes to note how it is hooked up. Then simply swap the Dual-Deck with your old VCR using the same settings and connections. Choosing the Right Hookup Choose the appropriate hookup from the following list: 1 If you are connecting your Dual-Deck VCR to a basic antenna or cable system, use the Basic Antenna/ Cable Hookup on page 8. 2 If you have a cable system with a converter box (some or all channels are scrambled or premium), you have two choices: a. Cable Converter Box Hookup -Pro: You can watch and record any cable channel to which you subscribe. Con: You cannot watch a second channel while you are recording a cable channel. See page 39. b. Alternative Cable Converter Box Hookup -Pro: You can watch a second channel while you are recording a TV program. Con: You can only record non-scrambled channels. See page 40. 3 If you wish to listen to your TV and VCR through your stereo system, see Audio Connections on page 42. 4 If you have a TV with audio/video input jacks and desire better quality, you can connect your VCR to your TV with RCA cables. See Monitor Connections on page 43. 5 If you wish to connect your Dual-Deck VCR to another VCR, laser disc player, DVD player, video camera, camcorder, satellite receiver or video game, see Connecting Other Video Equipment on page 44. CHAPTER 1 - CONNECTING YOUR DUAL-DECK VCR 7 Basic Antenna/Cable Hookup If you have separate VHF and UHF antennas you will need to purchase a combiner, available at your local electronics store. 1 Connect the Antenna/Cable to the VCR - Disconnect the antenna or cable from your TV and connect it to the IN FROM ANTENNA jack on the back of your VCR. If your antenna cable is twin-lead, you will need to purchase an adapter, available at your local electronics store. 2 Connect the VCR to Your TV - Attach the supplied RF Coaxial Cable from the OUT TO TV connection on the back of the VCR to the VHF IN or CABLE IN connection on the back of your TV. 3 Set the channel on the back of your VCR to 3 or 4 (whichever is not being used by a local TV broadcast). 4 Turn on the power for your VCR and your TV. 5 Tune your TV to channel 3 or 4 (whichever you set as the output channel in step 3). 6 Connection is complete! Turn to Chapter 2 to familiarize yourself with the location of your Dual-Deck controls, or turn to Chapter 3 for Initial Settings. If your TV has separate video and audio input connections, you will achieve best results by using the Monitor Connections hookup on page 43. 8 DUAL-DECK VCR USER'S GUIDE CHAPTER 2 - THE DUAL-DECK SYSTEM™ 9 The Dual-Deck System™ C H A P T E R 2 Remote Control Buttons 10 DUAL-DECK VCR USER'S GUIDE Front Panel Buttons and Indicators Front Panel Display Deck Status Indicators EJECT Tape is Ejecting PLAY2 Deck is Playing Double Speed STOP Deck is Stopped CUE Deck is in Forward Picture FFWD Deck is Fast Forwarding Search (blinking=Jet Search) REW Deck is Rewinding REVEW Deck is in Reverse Picture REC Deck is Recording Search (blinking=Jet Search) PAUSE Deck is in Record Pause STILL Deck is in Play Still PLAY Deck is Playing SLOW Deck is in Slow Motion Rear Audio/Video Inputs Adjust the Front Panel Display to Dim at night by selecting Auto. Front Panel Display Settings You can set the Front Panel Display to dim in the DISPLAY SETTINGS menu. 1 Press the MENU button until the DUAL-DECK FEATURES menu appears. 2 Press “1” to select VCR SETTINGS/SET CLOCK. 3 Press “1” to select DISPLAY SETTINGS/CLOCK. 4 Press “3” repeatedly to set PANEL DISPLAY to: Auto -Turns the Front Panel Display on, but dims automatically between the hours of 10:00 P.M. and 6:00 A.M. On - Turns Front Panel Display on (bright at all times). Off - Turns Front Panel Display off. Audio/Video Inputs Your Dual-Deck VCR has rear Audio/Video Inputs which allow you to play and record from a variety of accessories. The input includes 2 jacks for use with RCA cables: 1 Video Jack (yellow) 2 Audio Jack (white) The A/V inputs are ideal for connecting accessories, including camcorders, video games, satellite receivers, laser disc players or DVD players (see page 44 for instructions on connecting additional equipment). The A/V Inputs are labeled LINE throughout the On-Screen Menu System. Press TV VIEW on your Remote Control for fast, easy switching between the Line input, Deck 1, Deck 2 and the TV Tuner. CHAPTER 2 - THE DUAL-DECK SYSTEM™ 11 For a fully functioning OSD, set Screen Display to Auto. The On-Screen Display also shows you: • Copy Mode (see p.20) • Timer Record Errors and Status (see p.31) • Edit List Information (see p.33) For a fully functioning OSD, set Screen Display to Auto. The On-Screen Display also shows you: • Copy Mode (see p.20) • Timer Record Errors and Status (see p.31) • Edit List Information (see p.33) On-Screen Display The On-Screen Display (OSD) appears on your screen automatically when you turn on the power, pre...
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