Connections
Outdoor Antenna Connections
Unhook the antenna from your previous TV or VCR and connect it to the back of the unit as shown in the diagram. If your antenna system has separate UHF and VHF lead-ins, you need a UHF/VHF Band Mixer (not supplied.)
WARNING: When using �Nut type� RF coaxial cables, tighten with fingers only. Overtightening may damage terminals. UHF/VHF Band Mixer (not supplied) (Flat) Twin Lead 300 Ohm Cable (Round) 75 Ohm coaxial Cable from Antenna
VHF/UHF
or
300-75 ohm Transformer (not supplied)
(Flat) Twin Lead 300 Ohm Cable
Back of unit
DSS/Cable box Connections
s Without a Cable Box
You can; � record or view unscrambled channels. You cannot; � record or view scrambled channels. � view a channel other than the one selected for any type of recording.
unit Antenna or CABLE
VHF/ UHF
s With a Cable Box
You can; � record or view any channel including scrambled channels. NOTE: Channel selection must be made at the cable box. You cannot; � view a channel other than the one selected for any type of recording. � do a Timer recording of a channel unless you select it at the cable box.
Note to CABLE System Installer This reminder is provided to call the CABLE (Cable TV) System Installers attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
Antenna or CABLE
unit
Cable Box
IN OUT VHF/ UHF
Getting Started Basic Operation Advanced Operation For Your Information Getting Started
s With a DSS Receiver
You can; � record or view any channel including scrambled channels. NOTE: Channel selection must be made at the DSS
Receiver.
Antenna or CABLE
Satellite
unit
You cannot; � view a channel other than the one selected for any type of recording. � do a Timer recording of a channel unless you select it at the DSS box. NOTE: The DSS receiver must be turned off to view
programs from a cable box or antenna. See the DSS manual for details.
