Connecting External Video Sources

CONNECTING A VIDEO AND STEREO AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT1 – INPUT5

1.Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack, as shown on the Rear Panel to the right.

2.Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack.

3.Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (AUDIO/L) jack.

4.Press the INPUTS button, then select INPUT 2 from the INPUTS menu to view the program from the VCR or laserdisc player.

5.Select CABLE or AIR from the INPUTS menu to return to the last channel tuned.

CABLE or

Air signal

Back of

 

VCR

OUTPUT

VCR

First time use

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.A single VCR can be used for VCR #1 and VCR #2 (see page 17) but note that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output. Refer to your VCR operating guide for more information on line input- output connections.

3.When INPUT 3 , 4 or 5 are used, it is necessary to connect the video output of the device to the Y/VIDEO input jack of the TV (For INPUT 5 please see page 17 for reference).

CONNECTING AN S-VIDEO AND STEREO AUDIO SOURCE TO INPUT 1, 2

1.Connect the cable from the S-VIDEO OUT of the S-VHS VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (S-VIDEO) jack, as shown on the Rear Panel to the right.

2.Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack.

3.Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (AUDIO/L) jack.

4.Press the INPUTS button, then select INPUT 1 from the INPUTS menu to view the program from the VCR or laserdisc player.

5.Select CABLE or AIR from the INPUTS menu to return to the last channel tuned.

CABLE or

Air signal

Back of VCR or Laserdisc Player

RL V S-VIDEO

OUTPUT

VCR or Laserdisc Player

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.A single VCR can be used for VCR #1 and VCR #2 (see page 17), but note that a VCR cannot record its own video or line output. Refer to your VCR operating guide for more information on line input- output connections.

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Hitachi 42HDS69, 55HDS69 important safety instructions Connecting a Video and Stereo Audio Source to INPUT1 INPUT5
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42HDS69, 55HDS69 specifications

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