Toshiba DVR3 Owners Manual - Page 9

Connections Connecting & Setting Up Quick Overview A Quick overview presented in this guide will give you enough information to start using the recorder. Step 1 : Unpacking ❷ Step 2 : Connecting the Antenna Cable ❷ Step 3 : Connecting the Video Cable ❷ Step 4 : Connecting the Audio Cable ❷ Step 5 : Connecting External Devices ❷ Step 6 : Connecting the Power Cord ❷ Step 7 : Preparing the Remote Control • Quick Overview 16 • Unpacking 17 • Connecting the Antenna Cable 17 • Connecting the Video Cable 18 • Connecting the Audio Cable 20 • Connecting External Devices 22 • Connecting the Power Cord 23 • Preparing the Remote Control 23 16 - English • Note to CATV system installer : This reminder is pro-video to call CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of Canadian Electrical Code, Part I), that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical. Step 1: Unpacking Accessories Check for the supplied accessories below. • Video/Audio Cable • RF Cable for TV • Remote Control • Batteries for Remote Control (AA Size) • User's Manual • Dispose of used batteries according to local environmental regulations. Do not put them in the household trash. Method1 : Antenna + DVD RecorderVCR + TV : No Cable box You can record non-scrambled channels by selecting the channel on the DVD Recorder-VCR. Also use this Method if you watch channels without cable box. Step 2: Connecting the Antenna Cable There are several ways to connect your DVD Recorder-VCR. Select one of the following antenna connections that best suits you below. • Method 1 : Antenna + DVD Recorder-VCR + TV : No Cable box • Method 2 : Antenna +Cable box + DVD Recorder-VCR + TV : Cable box with many scrambled channels • Method 3 : Antenna + DVD Recorder-VCR + Cable box + TV : Cable box with a few scrambled channels If you are using an off-air antenna that has 300Note ohm twin flat leads, use an external antenna con- nector (300-75 ohm adaptor : not supplied) to connect the antenna to the DVD Recorder-VCR. Method 2 : Antenna +Cable box + DVD Recorder-VCR + TV : Cable box with many scrambled channels You can record channels by selecting the channel on the cable box. You cannot record one channel while watching another channel. Be sure that the cable box is turned on. If you have two separate antennas (one VHF and one UHF), use a UHF/VHF combiner-adaptor (available at most electronics shops) to connect the antenna to the DVD Recorder-VCR. English - 17 Connections