Sharp VC-A410U Operation Manual page 13

Connection with two cable boxes, A/B switch and splitter
The following connection is necessary to record a cable TV program (even those scrambled by a cable
company) while watching another cable TV program. The following connection requires two cable boxes, a 2-
way splitter and an A/B switch.
• Connect as shown. Then go to "After the Connection".
From
Splitter
(Not supplied)
CATV
system
Coaxial cable
(Not supplied)
Using the A/B Switch
1. Set the A/B switch to the "A" position in the following situations.
! To watch a cable TV program while recording another program.
@ To watch a cable TV program when the VCR is turned off.
2. Set the A/B switch to the "B" position in the following situations.
! To play back a cassette on the VCR.
@ To watch a program being recorded, or to change (or watch) channels with the cable box 2. The output
channel of the cable box 2 and the VCR must be the same.
• If you turn off the cable box, you cannot record or view a CATV program.
• If you have questions regarding any connection procedure, please contact your cable company or the nearest Sharp
Authorized Service.
After the Connection
Plug in the power cords of the TV and cable box.
Then go to EZ Set Up.
Cable Box 1
IN OUT
VCR Rear (Hi-Fi model)
Cable Box 2
IN OUT
A/B switch
(Not supplied)
A
B
Coaxial cable
(Not supplied)
Coaxial cable
(Supplied)
Cable TV Connections
TV Rear
ANT/CABLE
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