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Question:

How to connect a recorder to my TV using Composite A/V cables?

Answer:

Connecting a recorder to your TV with Composite A/V cables

To connect a recorder to your TV with composite A/V cables, follow these steps:

  1. Connect one end of a coaxial cable to the antenna or cable jack on your wall.
  2. Connect the other end of the coaxial cable to the RF IN on your recorder.
  3. Connect one end of the composite video (yellow) and audio (red and white) cables to the video and audio OUT on you recorder.
  4. Connect the other end of the composite video (yellow) and audio (red and white) cables to the video and audio jacks on the TV (as illustrated below).
  1. Turn the TV on, and then press the SOURCE button on the remote one or more times until you've selected the AV input.

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