Connections, Connection with cable box, a/b switch and splitter, Using the a/b switch – Dolby Laboratories DVD/VCR Combo User Manual

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Connection with cable box, A/B switch and splitter

By using an A/B switch or splitter, it is possible to switch between the cable box and the VCR output.
For example, while recording a TV programme with the VCR, it is possible to watch a CATV programme (including
descrambled programmes) using the A/B switch.
• Connect as shown. Then plug in the power cords of the TV and cable box.

Rear of Unit

From
CATV
system

IN

OUT

VHF/UHF/

CATV

Coaxial cable (Not supplied)

Splitter
(Not supplied)

Cable Box

IN

OUT

Coaxial cable (supplied)

TV Rear

ANT/CABLE

A/B switch
(Not supplied)

A

B

Using the A/B Switch

1. Set the A/B switch to the “A” position in the following situations.

• To watch a cable TV programme while recording another programme.
• To watch a scrambled cable TV programme.
• To watch a cable TV programme when the VCR is turned off.

Notes:
• Use the cable box to change channels.
• If you turn off the cable box, you cannot watch a CATV programme.

2. Set the A/B switch to the “B” position in the following situations.

• To playback a cassette on the VCR.
• To watch a programme which is being recorded with the VCR tuner.
• To watch a programme using the VCR tuner.

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