Sony SVO-1630 VCR User Manual


 
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Setting the RF CHANNEL
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When connecting the VCR to the TV using only the
antenna, you must set the RF CHANNEL switch on
the rear of the VCR so that the TV can receive the
correct signal from the VCR.
If you connect the VCR to the TV using the audio/
video cable (not supplied), you can skip this step.
1 Set the RF CHANNEL switch on the rear of the
VCR to 3 or 4, whichever channel is not used in
your area. If both are used, set the switch to either
channel.
2 Press POWER to turn on the VCR.
3 Insert a recorded tape into the VCR and press (
PLAY.
4 Turn on your TV and set it to the channel you
selected in step 1 (channel 3 or 4).
The playback picture appears on the TV screen.
Whenever you use the VCR, set the TV to the
channel selected in step 1.
Attaching the external antenna connector
When using a 300-ohm twin lead cable for VHF/UHF
antenna, use the EAC-35B antenna connector (not
supplied) to connect the antenna to the VCR.
1 Loosen the screws on the antenna connector.
2 Wind the twin leads around the screws on the
antenna connector.
3 Retighten the screws.
POWER
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300-ohm twin lead
cable
EAC-35B antenna connector (not supplied)
Attaching an UHF/VHF band mixer
When using both 75-ohm coaxial cable and 300-ohm
twin lead cable for VHF/UHF antenna, use the EAC-
66 UHF/VHF band separator/mixer (not supplied) to
connect the antenna to the VCR.
1 Loosen the screws on the mixer.
2 Wind the twin leads around the screws on the
mixer.
3 Retighten the screws.
4 Connect the 75-ohm coaxial cable to the mixer.
Caution
Connections between the VCR’s VHF/UHF OUT
connectors and the antenna terminals of the TV
receiver should be made only as shown in the
instructions. Failure to do so may result in operation
that violates the regulations of the Federal
Communications Commission regarding the use and
operation of RF devices. Never connect the output of
the VCR to an antenna or make simultaneous (parallel)
antenna and VCR connections at the antenna terminals
of your receiver.
Note to CATV system installer
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system
installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC
which 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.
300-ohm twin lead cable
75-ohm coaxical cable
EAC-66 UHF/VHF
band separator/
mixer
(not supplied)