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Allows you to record any Standard, Digital, Premium, iCONTROL or Pay-Per-View channel while watching any Standard channel. |
| Disadvantages |
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Requires a RF switch (this is an additional plug-in device available for $10) |
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A. |
RF switch connects to “CABLE IN” on the set-top terminal. |
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B. |
Connect cable from the wall to “IN” (1) on the RF switch. |
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C. |
Connect “RF OUT” (2) on the RF switch to “VHF/CATV” (7) on the TV. |
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D. |
Connect RCA jacks (4) on the set-top terminal audio and video output to audio and video input (5) on the VCR. |
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E. |
Connect “CONV IN” (3) on the RF switch to “OUT” or OUTPUT” (6) on the VCR. |
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F. |
Plug TV power cord into the outlet on the back of the set-top terminal. |
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G. |
Plug VCR power cord into wall electrical outlet. |
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H. |
Plug set-top terminal power cord into electrical outlet. |
We recommend utilizing surge protection for all electronic components. Plugging terminal into surge protector will now protect outlet on rear of terminal.
Since the cable remote offers a convenient switch button, the RF bypass is a convenient device to make recording easier. However, a splitter and A/B switch will also work for Hookup D. For more information on this method, please click here.
Operating Instructions for VCR Hook-up Type D (RF Switch)
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What you want to do |
Set-top Terminal |
VCR Channel/Setting |
CFT Remote |
TV |
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To watch cable |
Select channel to watch |
Turned Off |
N/A |
Video 1 / Auxiliary |
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To playback |
N/A |
Channel 03 or Line 1 / Line 2; Play |
If remote programmed to control VCR, slide VCR/VOD button up into VCR mode and press
play button. |
Video 1 / Auxiliary |
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To time record while away |
Use optional
VCR Controller |
Without a VCR Controller, set VCR timer to record Line 1 / Line 2 and follow instructions on time recording in your VCR owner’s manual. |
N/A |
Video 1 / Auxiliary or
Line 1 / Line 2 |
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To record any Standard, PPV, or Premium channel while watching any Standard channel |
Select channel to record |
Line 1 / Line 2; Record |
Press, the BYPASS button. Press the TV mode button. Use the channel up/down button to watch desired channel. |
Tune to Standard channel you wish to watch |
NOTE: There is a one-time charge of $8.00 for the A/B switch necessary
for this hook-up. There is an additional monthly charge for the second converter.
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