Manual

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What to Expect
Turn on the DVD Recorder to Watch TV
In order to use the features of the DVD Recorder (i.e., the on-screen GUIDE Plus+ System programming guide), you'll have to get used to turning on
your DVD Recorder to watch TM
You also need to tune the TV to the Video Input Channel -- instead of changing channels with the TV's channel up and channel down buttons, you change
channels via the DVD gecorder's channel up and down buttons (or number buttons) and the TV stays on the Video Input Channel that corresponds to
the Input Jacks on the TV you used to connect the TV to the DVD Recorde_ If you need help finding the TV's Video Input Channel, go to page 16.
Changing Channels
You might notice a slight delay when you're changing channels because the signal goes to the DVD Recorder and is then sent out to the TM Also, if you
have a satellite receiver connected, use the arrow up/down buttons on the remote to change channels instead of using the CH+/CH- buttons.
The Main MenuAppears
The main menu appears whenever you turn on die DVD Recorder.To w_tchT_, press die
OK button when the Watch TV menu is highlighted.
When you change channels, the channel banner appears to give you programming
information tbet is available (for more information, go to page 26)
The main menu appears when you turn on the DVD
Recorder.To watch TV, press OK when the Watch TV
menu is highlighted.
To see the GUIDE Plus+ System, press the GUIDE
button while watching TV or select the GUIDE Plus+
menu.
In order to watch one channel while you record
another, you must connect the 2 Way Splitter
correctly and change tbeTV to the channel you want
to watch while the DVD Recorder stays on the channel
you want to record. Operation with cable boxes varies.
Not applicable with satellite receivers.
Recording one channel and watching another channel at the same time
A 2Way Splitter is packed with this product. Connected properly, this splitter enables you
to watch one program while you record another.The connections provided show this
2Way Splitter because you must use it if you want to record a program onto a DVD and
watch another program that is being broadcast onTV at the same time.
When you're recording one program and watching a different program, you can't change
channels via the DVD Recorde_You must change the channel on theTV (using theTV's
remote control; the channel buttons on the TV; or using the remote packed with the DVD
Recorder* provided you program the remote to operate the TV and put the remote in TM
mode by pressing the TV button).
Notes:
If you have a cehle fiox, you might not be able to record premium program stationsto the DVD
Recorderwhen using the g way splitte_ Consultyour cable company and/or cable box manual for bel_
If you have a dig_al cable box, you must purchase a specJat digital splitter beceuse the one provided
for regular, anetag cafile boxes only.Also, the 2-wny spl_er provided _n't compatible _th digital
sate#ire receivers.
To see program listings, press the GUIDE button on
the remote control.
The first time you access the GUIDE Plus+ system,
the programs might not be listed yet.The program
information has to be downloaded and is usually sent
at night.
If there is more than one cable system operating in
your zip code, you will have to select the correct
channel line-up for your cable company. FoUow the on-
screen instructions.
The GUIDE Plus+ Program Guide
The GUIDE Plus+ system is a no-fee, on-screen programming guide that lists TV schedules
for your area (cable programming and/or off-air broadcasts only, not sateltlse).To see the
GUIDE Plus+ System programming guide, press the GUIDE button on the remote control.
The GUIDE Plus+ System is not available until it completes its first download of program
information. Program information is usually sent 3t nigh.To ensure that your first
download of data is complete,_eave your DVD Recorder off overnight but it must remain
plugged into a working AC outlet. If you use a cable box, be sure to leave the cable box
on. Downloads also occur several times a d3y, but won't affect operation.
Note: the GUIDE Plus+ system doesn't list satellite programming.
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