Sanyo DVC-2500 manual Connections, Connecting Antenna/Cable TV to

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Connections

Tips

Depending on your TV and other equipment you wish to connect, there are various ways you could connect the DVD+VCR. Use connections described on pages 12-14. Please refer to the manuals of your TV, VCR, Stereo System or other devices as necessary to make the best connections.

For better sound reproduction, connect the DVD+VCR’s DVD/VHS AUDIO OUT jack to the audio in jacks of your amplifier, receiver, stereo or audio/video equipment. See Connecting to optional equipment on page 14.

Caution

Make sure the DVD+VCR is connected directly to the TV. Tune the TV to the correct video input channel.

Do not connect the DVD+VCR’s DVD/VHS AUDIO OUT jack to the phono in jack (record deck) of your audio system.

Do not connect your DVD+VCR via your VCR. The DVD image could be distorted by the copy protection system.

Connecting Antenna/Cable TV to

DVD+VCR

1 Disconnect the antenna leads from the rear of the TV.

2a round cable as illustrated, it is a 75 ohm coaxial

antenna cable. This cable will connect directly to the jack marked ANT.IN on your DVD+VCR.Identify the type of cable from your antenna. If it is

Tip

If your antenna lead wire is a flat type antenna cable, connect it to a Antenna Adaptor (300-ohm to 75-ohm) (not supplied) and slip the Adaptor onto the ANT.IN jack. The Adaptor does not screw on to the DVD+VCR, it just slips over the jack.

Antenna Antenna

Cable TV

Wall Jack

Flat Wire

 

 

(300 ohm)

 

 

300/75 ohm

OR

OR

Adaptor

 

 

(Not supplied)

 

 

Rear of DVD+VCR

Without Cable Box

If your cable wire is connected to your TV without a converter or descrambler box, unscrew the wire from your TV and attach it to the ANT.IN jack on the DVD+VCR. Use the supplied round coaxial cable to connect between the DVD+VCR’s RF.OUT jack and the 75 ohm antenna input jack on the TV. With this connection, you can receive all midband, super band, and hyperband channels.

With Cable Box

If a converter is required in your cable system, follow the instruction below:

The cable hookup permits both TV and DVD+VCR operation.

To view or record CATV channel

1Tune the TV to the DVD+VCR output channel (CH 3 or 4).

2Set the DVD+VCR channel selector to the output channel of the Cable Converter box by pressing the CH/TRK (v/V) or number (0-9) of your DVD+VCR. (Example: CH3)

3Select the channel to view at the Cable Converter Box.

Notes

With this connection, you CANNOT record one program while viewing another.

If you are using a cable box to tune channels, it is not nec- essary to do Auto Channel Programming, (Auto Channel Search) as indicated on page 16.

Cable TV

Wall Jack

Back Panel of

Typical Cable Box

Rear of DVD+VCR

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Contents DVC-2500 Safety Precautions Regulatory Information FCC PartPower Sources CleaningPower-Cord Protection Power LinesAccessories Damage Requiring ServiceReplacement parts Safety CheckTable of Contents Remote control battery installation Remote Control Operation RangeBefore Use Playable DiscsPrecautions About SymbolsSetting the Output Source Front Panel Display Window Remote Control Rear Panel Antenna InputRF OUTDVD/VHS OUT Video OUT DVD OUTConnecting Antenna/Cable TV to ConnectionsConnections Basic TV Connections Optional, Preferred TV ConnectionsAccessory Audio/Video A/V Connections to Digital Multi-channel soundOUT jacks Coaxial X to the corresponding Amplifier ReceiverSetting the On-Screen Display Before Operation VCR Part On-Screen Display OSDMenu Selection Before Operation VCR Part Setting the VCR Setup Menu Channel SelectionBefore Operation VCR Part Setting the Clock Auto Clock SetManual Clock Set Option Press b/B to choose onBefore Operation DVD Part General Explanation On-Screen DisplayOn-screen display operation Before Operation DVD Part Initial Settings General OperationPicture LanguageBefore Operation DVD Part SoundOthers Password DVD Changing the 4-digit passwordIf you forget your 4-digit password Parental ControlOperation with tape Normal Playback Special Effect PlaybacksTimer Recording Operation with tape Normal RecordingTo pause the recording To record one TV program while watching anotherChecking Erasing the Timer Program Operation with tapeProgram Priority Instant Timer Recording One-Touch Record Checking the Recording TimeTo extend the Recording Time Copying from DVD to VCRMultichannel TV Sound Indicator MTS VHS Hi-Fi Stereo System MTS BroadcastMTS Multi-Channel TV Sound Playback with Hi-Fi Stereo Audio SoundOperation with tape Tape Counter Memory Feature Additional InformationGeneral Features Operation with DVD and Audio CD Playing DVD and Audio CDMoving to another Title Moving to another CHAPTER/TRACKOperation with DVD and Audio CD General Features Time Search Zoom DVDMarker Search To Recall a Marked SceneOperation with DVD and Audio CD Special DVD Features Programmed Playback with Audio CDOperation with MP3 Discs Playing MP3 DiscsAbout MP3 Operation with MP3 Discs Programmed Playback with MP3 Discs Repeat Playback with MP3 DiscsErasing a Track from Program List Erasing the Complete Program ListTroubleshooting Symptom Cause CorrectionMoisture Condensation Language Code List Code LanguageSpecifications VCR SpecificationsDVD Specifications General

DVC-2500 specifications

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