5
4
External Stereo Connections
(VR8460 only)
Out to Audio System
Connecting your stereo VCR to an external
amplifier and speakers can improve the sound
quality. The sound from the VCR can be heard
through the stereo.
In from Audio System
If you want to record a stereo signal from
external audio equipment, you can send the
audio signal from the stereo to the VCR.
LINE IN
R
L
LINE
OUT
LINE
IN 1
AUDIO
VIDEO
NOTES:
• If the time displayed in step 4 is incorrect, perform the Manual Clock Set procedure(refer to page 8).
• There are some PBS channels that do not transmit clock setting data. If your antenna cable is properly
connected and “- - : - -” is displayed, perform the Manual Clock Set procedure(refer to page 8).
Plug and Play
VCR Setup
Premium Cable TV Connection 1
This set-up will enable you to:
- Watch an unscrambled or scrambled channel while
recording it.
- Record any channels through the cable box.
You will need to:
• Set TV to Line to receive video signals.
• Set VCR channel to the output channel of the cable
box, and select a desired cable channel on the
cable box.
• While the VCR is turned off or the “VCR” indicator
is not lit in the VCR display, set TV channel to the
output channel of the cable box.
Premium Cable TV Connection 2
This set-up will enable you to:
- Record an unscrambled channel.
- Watch an unscrambled channel while recording it.
- Record an unscrambled channel while watching
another (scrambled or unscrambled).
R
L
LINE
OUT
LINE
IN 1
AUDIO
VIDEO
VCR Setup
The VCR’s clock and tuner channels are set automatically when the VCR is plugged into the AC outlet.
If you use a cable box or DSS
®
box, plug & play will not function.
1
Plug the VCR into the AC outlet.
CAUTION: Don’t press any buttons on the VCR or
remote during auto setup.
2
“AUTO” blinks while the VCR automatically sets
the clock using information provided by the local
PBS channel.
While “AUTO” is blinking, channel memory is also set
automatically.
See page 7 for more information.
3
When Auto Setting has been completed, the VCR
displays the current time. You can now use your VCR.
REC
PROG
EJECT
STOP
REW
F.F
PLAY
REC
CHANNEL
EJECT
STOP
REW
F.F
PLAY
REC
PROG
EJECT
STOP
REW
F.F
PLAY
MENU
MENU
MENU
R
L
LINE
OUT
LINE
IN 1
AUDIO
VIDEO
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