70 EN SYSTEM CONNECTIONS
Connecting To A Satellite Receiver

Connect the satellite receiver to the [L-2 IN/DECODER] connector, then connect the [L-1 IN/OUT] connector to the TV’s connector.

NOTES:

●Set AL-2 SELECTB to AVIDEOB or AS-VIDEOB. (A pg. 64)

●You can use the Automatic Satellite Programme Recording function (A pg. 50) with this connection. (HDD deck only)

●To record a programme via the satellite receiver, select L-2 mode by pressing PR +/– so that AL-2Bappears on the front display panel.

●For details, refer to the instruction manual of the satellite receiver.

Connecting To A Dolby Digital Decoder Or An Amplifier With Built-in DTS

These instructions enable you to connect your unit to a Dolby Digital Decoder or an amplifier with built-in DTS.

Outdoor unit

Aerial

Satellite cable

TV aerial cable

 

Satellite receiver

 

 

ANTENNA IN

 

ANTENNA OUT

TV

IMPORTANT

When you set AL-2 SELECTB to ASAT VIDEOB or ASAT S-VIDEOB(A pg. 64), it is possible to view a satellite broadcast with the TV set to its AV mode even if the unit is turned off. When the unit is in Stop mode or recording, press TV AV/VIDEO on the remote control to turn off the VIDEO indicator on the front display panel.

●If you turn on the unit when the satellite receiver’s power is off, nothing appears on the TV screen. In this case, turn on the satellite receiver, or set the TV to its TV mode, or press TV AV/ VIDEO on the remote control to set the unit to the AV mode.

Dolby Digital Decoder or amplifier with built-in DTS

 

To DIGITAL AUDIO input

Coaxial cable

Optical cable

(not supplied)

(not supplied)

To [DIGITAL AUDIO

To [DIGITAL AUDIO

OUT (COAXIAL)]

OUT (OPTICAL)]

Rear of unit

Note for connection:

Remove the protection cap from the optical cable.

1Connect the unit and a Dolby Digital Decoder or an amplifier with built-in DTS using either an optional optical cable or an optional coaxial cable.

NOTES:

●For Dolby Digital sound, set ADIGITAL AUDIO OUTB to ADOLBY DIGITAL/PCMB. (A pg. 71)

●For DTS sound, set ADIGITAL AUDIO OUTB to ASTREAM/PCMB. (A pg. 71)CAUTIONS:

●This unit has a dynamic range of more than 110 dB with regards to its Hi-Fi audio capability. It is recommended that you check the maximum level if you are going to listen to the Hi-Fi audio signals through a stereo amplifier. A sudden surge in the input level to the speakers may damage them.

●Some speakers and televisions are specially shielded to prevent television interference. If both are of the non-shielded type, do not place the speakers adjacent to the TV set as this can adversely affect the playback picture.

When you can’t switch the audio channel of a bilingual programme

When the unit is connected with a digital audio device using an optional optical cable and ADIGITAL AUDIO OUTB is set to ADOLBY DIGITAL/PCMB, it is not possible to switch the audio channel of a bilingual programme recorded on a DVD-RAM or DVD-RW (VR mode) disc. In this case, perform the following steps using the remote control to switch ADIGITAL AUDIO OUTB from ADOLBY DIGITAL/PCMB to APCM ONLYB.

APress SET UP to access the Main Menu screen.

BPress selection keys to select ADVD VIDEO SET UPB, then press G.

CPress selection keys to select AAUDIO OUTPUTB, then press G.

DPress selection keys to select ADIGITAL AUDIO OUTB, then press ENTER.

EPress selection keys to select APCM ONLYB, then press ENTER. (A pg. 71)

FPress SET UP to complete the setting.

GPress AUDIO to select the desired audio channel.