Sharp VC-A565U Operation Manual page 13

Connection with cable box
• Connect as shown. With this connection, it is possible to record descrambled CATV signals. Then go to "After
the Connection".
Cable Box
IN OUT
From
CATV
system
• If the cable box is turned off, it will not output any signals, thus making it impossible to record or view a programme from the
CATV system.
• In the case of the above connections, it is not possible to change channels using the VCR remote control. Only the cable
box can be used to change channels.
• Only one channel at a time can be programmed for recording programmes with the timer. It is not possible to watch a TV
programme different from the one being recorded.
• Depending on which terminals the TV has, a separate combiner (mixer) or separator (splitter) may be necessary.
• Connect as shown. With this connection, it is not possible to record CATV programmes which have been
scrambled, but is possible to record one channel and watch the other one. Then go to "After the
Connection".
From CATV system
• With the above connection, ∂/ƒ of the VCR or the numbered buttons on the remote control can be used to select channels.
• Depending on which terminals the TV has, a combiner (mixer) or separator (splitter) may be necessary.
• To record one channel and watch another, the VCR must be set to the TV mode.
VCR Rear (Hi-Fi model)
Coaxial cable
(Not supplied)
VCR Rear (Hi-Fi model)
Coaxial cable
(Supplied)
Cable TV Connections
TV Rear
ANT/CABLE
Coaxial
cable
(Supplied)
TV Rear
Cable Box
ANT/CABLE
IN OUT
Coaxial cable
(Not supplied)
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