Hookup 2 - using vcr cable box control, Background, What you can do – Sony SLV-750HF User Manual
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Hookups and Getting Started
Hookup 2 - Using VCR Cable Box Control
Cable Hookup
Recommended Use:
This hookup is recommended for most cable systems. It
allows the VCR's cable box control feature to control the
channel on the cable box, simplifying the recording process.
You should use this hookup if you have a cable box,
especially if your cable company “scrambles” all, or most,
channels.
Background
This VCR can record most unscrambled cable channels. Some
cable systems “scramble” specific channels, usually premium,
or pay-per-view channeis. In order to record these “scrambled”
channels you should use this hookup.
A list of compatible cable boxes is on page 24. If, after checking
your setup, you are sure that the VCR will not control your cable
box, contact your cable company. They may be able to supply
a compatible cable box.
If your cable company cannot supply a compatible cable box,
and your cable system only “scrambles” a few channels, use
Hookup 3.
If your cable company cannot supply a compatible cable box,
and your cable system only “scrambles” all. or most, channels,
you must use Hookup 4.
This hookup simplifies recording channels from the cable box,
by using the VCR’s cable box control feature to change channels
on the cable box. The cable box control feature allows the VCR
to change channels on most cable boxes that are capable of IR
remote control.
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CABLE BOX
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VHF/UHF OUT
C a b l e M o u s e H o o k u p
Position the CABLE MOUSE on the cable box as
shown below. Make sure that the front of the CABLE
MOUSE projects out in front of the cable box.
Remove the protective film from the double-sided tape
to stick the CABLE MOUSE to the cable box.
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W h a t Y o u C a n a n d C a n ' t D o W i t h T h i s H o o k u p
What You Can Do
• Record any channel by selecting the channel on the
cable box from your VCR.
What You Can’t Do
• Record with the cable box turned off.
• Record one channel while watching another channel.
Front view
Side view
For best results, position the cable box away from
the VCR.
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Preparation