Motorola DVD operating instructions Choosing audio and video cables

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Choosing audio and video cables

The Recorder comes with a Composite A/V cable (). Composite A/V cables have three ends, two (white and red) for L/R audio, and one (yellow) for video. Composite A/V cables provide excellent audio and video, and you can connect the Recorder to a TV or A/V receiver using only this cable. All of the setup diagrams in this book and the Start Here booklet show connections using a Composite A/V cable.

The Recorder’s back panel also includes premium connectors for S-Video() and Component Video cables (), and for a Digital Audio cable (). If you want the best quality audio and video available and you have high end equipment that supports these connections, you may want to purchase these additional cables to use instead of the Composite A/V cables shown in the setup diagrams.

Premium Video. The Recorder’s premium video connectors are S-Video input and output, and component video output. S-Video provides a higher quality signal than composite, and component video is better still, providing the highest quality video signal generally available in consumer electronics.

Premium Audio. The Recorder’s premium audio connector is an optical digital audio output. Using digital audio can make a difference if you are watching DVDs with DTS (Digital Theater SystemsTM) audio and you have an A/V receiver with a DTS decoder, or you are watching DVDs with Dolby DigitalTM audio. Use it if your A/V receiver supports it and you want the best DVD audio signal available. See the User’s Guide for instructions on selecting the appropriate audio settings when using this cable.

You can use any combination of audio and video connectors (for example, composite audio with S-Video, as in figure , or digital audio with component video).

Composite A/V Cable and Jacks	1

(red)

(white)

(yellow)

Composite L/R Audio with S-Video cable

(red)

(white)

(yellow)

(S-Video)

Component Video Cable and Jacks

(green)

(blue)

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Optical Digital Audio Cable and Jack

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Contents Installation Guide Pioneer DVD Recorder with TiVo Compatibility of this unit with progressive-scan TVs Table of Contents Troubleshooting Getting Started FCC Note Federal Communications Rule A r C u s t o m e r Using This Guide Understanding the basicsFinding your setup example What’s next?Cables and Accessories These are the basicsChoosing audio and video cables Connecting to the Phone Line Using Your Recorder with a Cable or Satellite Box Serial/Data ControlIR Infrared Control Secure the material, making sure that it fits snugly T t i n g S t a r t e d Common Setup Examples Setup 1 Antenna or Cable No Cable Box RecorderTelevision Before you beginT u p 1 a n t e n n a o r C a b l e N o C a b l e B o Setup 2 Cable Box or Satellite Receiver See , Connecting to a Home Network, in the User’s Guide M m o n S e t u p E x a m p l e s Additional Setup Examples Connecting a VCR or a Video CameraSetup 3 Watching One Channel While Recording Another Recorder TelevisionYou can also watch one channel Setup 4 Both a Satellite Box and an RF Program Source RecorderRecord DVDs Before you begin Upgrade to TiVo Plus Service is required. SetupsUpgrade Satellite Box Cable Box Recorder Cable or Satellite Box Data Connector Connection and for alternatives to Serial Control cable, see Connecting a VCR or a Video Camera To connect a VCR Before you beginTo connect a video camera not shown Setting Up the Remote Control Using the Remote with a TV and A/V Stereo System T t i n g U p t h e R e m o t e C o n t r o lInstructions Power, Volume, Mute, TV Input System Mute, and TV Power Volume InputTV input only System Mute, and TV Power Volume Input Performing a Code SearchTo Test T t i n g U p t h e R e m o t e C o n t r o l Managing Multiple Recorders and Remotes Resetting the Programmable Buttons Troubleshooting Customer Support TroubleshootingCustomer Support Use this chapterTroubleshooting Why does the Recorder have to be connected to a phone line?My phone jack isn’t near the Recorder Do I need to keep the phone connected all the time?Troubleshooting My Recorder remote control doesn’t work with my Recorder Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Front and Back Panel Reference Front Panel Reference Back Panel ReferenceFront Panel Reference O n t P a n e l R e f e r e n c e P e n d i x a Back Panel Reference 12 14P e n d i x a C k P a n e l R e f e r e n c e P e n d i x a Index D e Page D e Specifications Troubleshooting