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Connection to a mono TV and a mono VCR.

Your EXPLORER® model may be different from the one in the picture, but this does not change the method of connection and use.

Note:
If your EXPLORER® is connected to your stereo sound system, you can listen to programs that you tune to on your EXPLORER® in stereo.



    To view the channel or service of your choice:

  • Turn on the EXPLORER® by pressing the CBL button of the EXPLORER® remote control.
  • Turn on the TV and tune to channel 3 with your television remote control
  • With the EXPLORER® remote control, tune to the channel or service you want to view and press SELECT.


    To record the program you are viewing:

  • Make sure that the volume of the EXPLORER® is set at maximum (see *** at the end of the page).
  • Turn on the VCR, with your VCR remote control, set it to channel 3 and press the REC button.
  • Adjust the volume on the TV or the stereo receiver/amp depending on the connection established.


    To record a program during your absence:

  • Set the volume of your EXPLORER® to maximum (see ** at the end of the page) and press the SETTINGS button twice.
  • Move the cursor to the TIMER : VCR option and follow the instructions on the screen. You can program the EXPLORER® to record various channels at various times.
    Ex. :
    Channel 25 Tuesday 26-08 from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.
    Channel 35 Tuesday 26-08 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Use the VCR TIMER function of your VCR to start recording at the desired time. Refer to the following example to program the VCR TIMER function as follows:
    Ex. :
    Channel 3 Tuesday 26-08 from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.
    Channel 3 Tuesday 26-08 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.


    To view a video or a pre-recorded program:

  • Turn on the TV and the VCR and tune the television to channel 3 with the television remote control.
  • Start playing the video by pressing the PLAY button. Adjust the volume of the TV or the stereo receiver/amp, depending on the connection established.

*** To program your EXPLORER® remote control so that it can control the volume of your television, please read the "Programming your Remote Control" section in your detailed EXPLORER® user guide.