DVD VCR Combo User Manual

Introduction
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IMPORTANT: Make sure the TV/CABLE menu option is set to the “CABLE” mode.
This DVD/VCR cannot receive scrambled programs since it does not contain a descrambler. In order to receive scrambled
programs, your existing descrambler must be used. Descrambler boxes are available from cable companies. Consult your
local cable company for more information concerning connection to their descrambler equipment. There are many ways
to connect your DVD/VCR to a cable system. Below are six common methods of connection.
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ALLOWS: • Recording of one channel while watching another.
• Using the programmable timer to record only the channel selected at the converter box.
• Recording of all channels through the converter box.
PREVENTS: • Watching scrambled channels while recording another channel.
• Using the DVD/VCR tuner to select channels.
ALLOWS: • Recording of nonscrambled channels.
• Recording of one channel while watching another.
• Watching premium channels through the converter while recording nonscrambled channels.
• Using the programmable timer.
PREVENTS: Recording scrambled channels.
ALLOWS: • Recording of all channels through the converter box.
• Recording a scrambled or unscrambled channel while watching another (scrambled or
unscrambled) channel.
• Using the programmable timer to record only the channel selected at the converter box.
PREVENTS: Using the DVD/VCR tuner to select channels.
Cable TV connections
The unauthorized recording, use, distribution, or revision of television programs, videotapes, DVDs and other
materials, is prohibited under the Copyright Laws of the United States and other countries, and may subject
you to civil and/or criminal liability.
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