12 | Setting up your TV |
Connecting a VCR for playback
You can connect a VCR to the AV or
The following task shows how to connect a VCR to the
To connect a VCR for playback:
1Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and the VCR is turned off.
2Connect an AV video cable to the AV IN VIDEO jack on the back of your TV.
Or, connect an
Back of TV
cable AV
VCR
3Connect the audio plugs on the AV cable to the AV IN
To play from the VCR:
1Turn on your TV, then press INPUT. The INPUT SOURCE menu opens.
2 Press or to select AV or
Note: You can also press VIDEO one or more times to select AV or
S-Video.
3Turn on the VCR, insert a videotape, then press PLAY on the VCR.
Connecting a VCR for recording
To connect a VCR for recording:
1Make sure that your TV’s power cord is unplugged and the VCR is turned off.
2Connect an AV cable to the AV OUT VIDEO and AV OUT
Back of TV
AV OUT jacks
VCR
To record to a VCR:
1Turn on your TV, then select the program you want to record.
2Turn on the VCR, insert a videotape, then press RECORD on the VCR.
Note: You can record analog TV programs and output from the AV OUT jacks only.
Connecting a camcorder or game
You can connect a camcorder or game to the AV or
To connect a camcorder or game:
•Follow the instructions in “Connecting a VCR for playback” on page 12.