Hitachi 42HDS69, 55HDS69 important safety instructions Connecting External Audio/Video Devices

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Connecting External Audio/Video Devices

CONNECTING A COMPONENT AND STEREO AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT 3 , 4 or 5 :Y-PBPR.

1.Connect the cable from the Y OUT of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (Y) jack, as shown on the Rear panel below.

2.Connect the cable from the PB/CB OUT or B- Y OUT of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (PB) jack.

3.Connect the cable from the PR/CR OUT or R- Y OUT of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (PR) jack.

4.Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack.

5.Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the INPUT (AUDIO/L) jack.

6.Press the INPUTS button, then select INPUT 4 from the INPUTS menu to view the program from the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box.

7.Select CABLE or AIR to return to the last channel tuned.

NOTE: 1. Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to rear panel jacks. The picture and sound that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is loose.

2.See page 18 for tips on REAR PANEL

CONNECTIONS.

(For INPUT 5 please see page 15 for reference).

First time use

CABLE or

Air signal

OUTPUT

 

OUTPUT

Back of

L R Y P B P R

OR

VIDEO

AUDIO DVD Player

 

PR/CR PB/CB Y L

R

HDTV Set-Top Box

DVD Player

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42HDS69, 55HDS69 specifications

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