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Advanced Operations (Cable Box Hookups) - 37 -
splitter.
2. Using a coaxial jumper, reconnect one of the splitter outputs to the cable box's input
that you just freed up.
3. Using a second coaxial jumper, connect the other splitter output to the A of the A-or-B
switch.
4. Using the cable box output line, connect the cable box receptacle to the B of the A-or-
B switch.
5. Using a third coaxial jumper, connect the output of the A-or-B switch to the IN FROM
ANT lowerjack on the back of the VCR.
6. Take the coaxial cable that is still connected to the television and hook it to the VCR's
OUT TO TV upperjack.
This setup lets you switch between the two configurations in Options 1 and 2. Check all
the TV and VCR functions. If you still don't get the functions you want, proceed with
Option 4.
Option 4
If none of the preceding hookups work, check with your cable company. You may need
to purchase a video switching system from your local electronics or video retailer. This
will easily handle most hookup problems.
Remote Control of the Cable Converter
If you have a cable converter, you will probably want to program your VCR's remote
control so you can easily change channels. The process is the same as for
programming the remote to operate your TV. For additional details, see page 36.
Hold down the CATV button and press the number of your brand of cable box (shown
in the chart).
If that button combination does not work, or if your brand is not on the chart, just go
through all the button combinations until you find the one that works best.
Cable Converters Press CATV and This Number
Jerrold 1 1
Jerrold 2 2
Jerrold 3 3