VCR Hookup D (A/B) - Time Warner Cable

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Advantages
	Allows you to record ANY channel while watching ANY Basic or Standard channel.

Disadvantages
	Requires a VCR kit (splitter and A/B switch) if TV does not have multiple inputs.
	If A/B switch used recording will not be in stereo.

To Connect Using A/B Switch:

A.	Connect cable from the wall to "CABLE IN" (1) on the splitter.
B.	Connect one "OUT" (2) on the splitter to "A" (3) on the A/B switch.
C.	Connect other "OUT" (4) on the splitter to "CABLE IN" (5) on the set-top terminal.
D.	Connect "TO TV" (6) on the set-top terminal to "ANT IN" (7) on the VCR.
E.	Connect "OUT TO TV" (8) on the VCR to "B" (9) on the A/B switch.
F.	Connect "TV" (10) on the A/B switch to "VHF/CATV" (11) on the TV.
G.	Plug TV power cord into the outlet on the back of the set-top terminal.
H.	Plug set-top terminal power cord into electrical outlet.

To Connect Without A/B Switch:

For stereo TVs with multiple inputs an A/B switch is not necessary. Connect cable from the wall to "CABLE IN" on the splitter. Connect one "OUT" on the splitter directly to the TV "RF" input (Alt 2-3). Connect other "OUT" on the splitter to "CABLE IN" on the set-top terminal. RCA jacks (Alt 6-7) should be used from the set-top terminal output to the VCR input, and from the VCR output to the TV input (Alt 8-11). Follow steps G and H to complete hookup.

We recommend utilizing surge protection for all electronic components. Plugging terminal into surge protector will now protect outlet on rear of terminal.

Operating Instructions for VCR Hook-up Type D (A/B Switch)

What you want to do	Set-top Terminal	VCR Channel/Setting	A/B Switch	TV
To watch cable	Select channel to watch	Turned Off, If RCA jacks used, turn VCR on, Line / Line 2	B	Channel 03 or Video / Auxiliary
To playback	N/A	Channel 03 or Line 1 / Line 2; Play	B	Channel 03 or Video / Auxiliary
To time record while away	Use optional VCR Controller	Set VCR timer to record channel 03 or Line 1 / Line 2	B	Off
To record and watch same channel	Select channel to record and watch	Channel 03 or Line 1 / Line 2; Record	B	Channel 03 or Video / Auxiliary
To record ANY channel while watching a Basic or Standard channel	Select channel to record	Channel 03 or Line 1 / Line 2; Record	B, then A for last step	Select Channel to Watch on TV