EN 15CABLEBOXThe following procedure is required if you receive yourTV channels through a cable box (descrambler). TheController allows the VCR to automatically switch thecable box channel during timer recording. TheController is effective for recording broadcasts that havebeen programmed using VCR Plus+ (Z pg. 34) orExpress timer programing (Z pg. 38).Installing Controller1 Situate ControllerPlace the Controller so that its transmitter isfacing the cable box’s remote sensor.● Make sure the path between the Controller andthe cable box’s remote sensor is not blocked.2 Attach ControllerFix securely using the adhesive strip attached onthe back of the Controller.3 Connect cable box to VCR●If your cable box does not have audio/videooutput connectorsConnect the RF output terminal on the cablebox to the ANTENNA IN terminal on the rear ofyour VCR.●If your cable box has audio/video outputconnectorsConnect an audio/video cable between theAUDIO/VIDEO IN connectors on the rear ofthe VCR and the audio/video output connectorson the cable box.NOTE:When connecting your cable box, refer to its instructionmanual.4 Connect Controller to VCRConnect the Controller to the CABLE BOXController connector on the rear panel.Cable BoxControlSettingSuggested locationPlace the cable box on top of the VCR. Attach the VCR’sController to the top of the VCR with the Controller’stransmitter pointed towards the cable box’s remotesensor.ATTENTION:The Controller can also control a DBS receiver. If both a cablebox and a DBS receiver are used, position the Controller so itssignal reaches the remote sensors on both the cable box andDBS receiver.How to control the cable boxThis VCR has two separate methods to control your cablebox.● The VCR’s wireless Remote can control your cable box.This eliminates the need for a separate cable box’sRemote.● The VCR’s Controller can also control your cable box.This allows the VCR to change your cable box’s channelnumber during timer recording.Each method must be set up separately. To set up the VCR’sRemote, refer to page 67. To set up the Controller, go topage 16.Cable boxCable boxYour VCRController(suggestedlocations)TransmitterYour VCRToANTENNAINToAUDIO/VIDEO INToRF outputToAudio/videooutputorController(supplied)