STEP 1 Connection
This section includes diagrams of four common methods of connections
•Visit Panasonic’s homepage for more information about connection methods. (This is in English only.) http://www.panasonic.com/consumer_electronics/dvd_recorder/dvd_connection.asp
•Before doing any connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions.
•Peripheral equipment and optional cables are sold separately unless otherwise indicated.
nThe unit’s RF OUT terminal
The picture and sound signal from this unit does not go through the RF OUT terminal to the television.
Make sure you connect one of the following terminals on this unit to the television: the AUDIO/VIDEO OUT terminal, the S VIDEO OUT terminal or the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal.
• Refer to page 11 if the antenna connector doesn’t match.
nWhen the unit is not to be used for a long time
To save power, unplug it from the household AC outlet. This unit consumes a small amount of power, even when it is turned off (approx. 2.0 W).
nConnect the unit directly to the television
Video signals fed through video cassette recorders will be affected by copyright protection systems and the picture will not be shown correctly on the television.
Television
VCR
This unit
AConnection with a television
Cable from wall or antenna signal
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cable |
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AUDIO IN VIDEO | VHF/UHF | |
R L | IN | RF IN |
Red White Yellow
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Television
75 Ω coaxial cable (Included)
To household | To RF IN | To OUT |
AC outlet |
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AC power supply cord (Included)
Connect only after all other connections are complete.
This unit’s rear panel
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Connection with a television and video cassette recorder
The connection will allow the video cassette recorder to be used for playback and recording when this unit is turned off.
Cable from wall or antenna signal
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75 Ω |
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| quality (Ô page 10). | ||
coaxial |
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cable |
AUDIO IN VIDEO | Television | ||
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R L IN |
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Red White Yellow |
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| Audio/video | 75 Ω coaxial cable | |
4 | cable | 3 | |
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To household
AC outlet
(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)
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AC power supply cord
(Included)
Connect only after all other connections are complete.
To RF IN |
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cable | 2 | 5 | Audio/video |
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| RF IN | Yellow | OUT | IN |
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| Red | AUDIO | AUDIO | Video cassette recorder |
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