JVC HM-HDS1U Instructions Manual

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EN 15This procedure is required if you receive your TV channelsthrough a cable box (descrambler). The Controller allows therecorder to automatically switch the cable box channel duringtimer-recording. The Controller is effective for recording showsthat have been programmed using the VCR Plus+ system( pg. 54) or Express Timer Programming ( pg. 58).Cable BoxControl Situate And ConnectControllerSITUATE CONTROLLER1 Place the Controller so that the path between itstransmitter and the cable box’s remote sensor isunobstructed.ATTACH CONTROLLER2 Fasten securely using the supplied adhesive strip.CONNECT CABLE BOX TORECORDER3 The connection method depends on the type of cablebox you have.If your cable box has AUDIO and VIDEO OUTconnectors . . .. . . connect them to the AUDIO and VIDEO INconnectors on your recorder. Set the recorder tochannel “L-1” for the rear AUDIO and VIDEO INconnectors to use the cable box.If your cable box doesn’t have AUDIO and VIDEOOUT connectors . . .. . . connect the antenna output connector on the cablebox to the ANTENNA IN connector on the rear of yourrecorder.Set the recorder tuner to the same channel as the cablebox RF output (see page 16 also).NOTE:When connecting your cable box refer to its instructionmanual.CONNECT CONTROLLERTO RECORDER4 Connect to the CABLE BOX connector on yourrecorder.Suggested LocationPlace the cable box on top of the recorder. Attach the recorder’sController to the top of the recorder with the Controller’stransmitter pointed towards the cable box’s remote sensor.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 control sensors of both the cable boxand DBS receiver.About Your Cable BoxThis recorder has two separate methods to control your CableBox.●The recorder’s Wireless Remote Control Unit can control yourCable Box.This eliminates the need for a separate Cable Box RemoteControl Unit.●The recorder’s Controller can also control your Cable Box.This allows the recorder to change your Cable Box's channelnumber during timer recording.Each method must be set up separately. To set up the recorder’sRemote Control unit, refer to page 83. To set up the Controllergo to page 16.CABLEBOXCable boxCable boxYour recorderController(suggestedlocations)Controller TransmitterYour recorderConnected toANT. INCONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE