A coaxial cable is used to connect a digital-to-analog converter box with a VCR.
A digital-to-analog converter box receives digital TV broadcasting and processes the signal for playback on an analog TV. A converter box is also needed to record digital programming on analog devices such as a VCR that uses magnetic VHS tape. Use a standard coaxial cable to connect the converter box to the RF (radio frequency) input jack on the VCR.
Instructions
1. Turn off the power on the converter box and unplug the component's electrical cord from the wall outlet.
2. Fasten one end of a coaxial cable to the antenna jack on the converter box and hook up the other end to the jack on an antenna base. Rotate the connector clockwise on each end of the cable.
3. Hook up a second cable from the output on the converter box to the RF input on the VCR's connection panel.
4. Attach a third coaxial cable to the VCR's RF output and connect the other end to the matching input on the rear panel of the TV.
5. Plug in the electrical cords and turn on the power for all components.
6. Tune both the VCR and the TV to channel 3 or 4.
7. Press the "Menu" button on the remote supplied with your converter box to display options on the TV. Select the channel scan option and push the "OK" or "Enter" button, depending on your model. This programs the converter with the digital broadcasting channels that can be picked up by your antenna.
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