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One-touch DVD play
Simply by starting playback on the DVD player, you can enjoy the
DVD playback without setting other switches manually.
•When the DVD player is connected through the analog input
jacks on this receiver (and analog input is selected), the
receiver automatically turns on and changes the source to
“DVR/DVD” or “DVD MULTI.”
•When the DVD player is connected through the digital input
terminal on this receiver (and digital input is selected), the
receiver automatically turns on and changes the source to
“DVR/DVD DGTL.”
The TV automatically turns on and changes the input mode to the
appropriate position so that you can view the playback picture.
Automatic selection of TV’s input mode
•When you select “TV” (or “TV DIGITAL”) as the source to play on
the receiver, the TV automatically changes the input mode to
the TV tuner so that you can watch TV.
•When you select “DVR/DVD” (or “DVR/DVD DGTL”), “DVD
MULTI,” “VCR” (or “VCR DIGITAL”), or “DBS” (or “DBS DIGITAL”)
as the source to play on the receiver, the TV automatically
changes the input mode to the appropriate position (either video
input 1 or video input 2) so that you can view the playback
picture.
NOTE
This function does not work when you connect this receiver and
the TV with the AV COMPU LINK EX terminal using a component
video cable. In this case, reconnect the TV referring to Case 1 or
Case 2 on page 34.
Automatic power on/off
The TV, DVD player, and VCR turn on and off along with the
receiver.
When you turn on the receiver;
•If the previously selected source is “TV” (or “TV DIGITAL”) or
“DBS” (or “DBS DIGITAL”), only the TV will turn on automatically.
•If the previously selected source is “DVR/DVD” (or “DVR/DVD
DGTL”)or “DVD MULTI,” the TV and DVD player will turn on
automatically.
•If the previously selected source is “VCR” (or “VCR DIGITAL”),
the TV and VCR will turn on automatically.
When you turn off the receiver, the TV, DVD player, and VCR will
turn off.
NOTE
If you turn off the receiver while recording on the VCR, the VCR
will not turn off, but continue recording.

Connecting procedure

1
If you have already plugged your VCR, DVD
player, TV, and this receiver into the AC
outlets, unplug their AC power cords first.
2
Connect your VCR, DVD player, TV, and this
receiver as follows, using the cables with the
monaural mini-plugs (not supplied).
•See “Connections 1” on the previous page.
3
Connect the audio input/output jacks on the
VCR, DVD player, TV, and this receiver using
the audio cables.
•See pages 7 to 10.
4
Connect the video input/output jacks on the
VCR, DVD player, TV, and this receiver using
the S-video cables, composite video cables,
or component video cables.
•See “Connections 2” on the previous page.
5
Plug the AC power cords of the connected
components and this receiver into the AC
outlets.
6
When turning on the TV for the first time after
the AV COMPU LINK connection, turn the TV
volume to the minimum using the TV volume
control on the TV.
7
Turn on other connected components first,
then turn on this receiver.
•When turning on the VCR, use the remote control supplied
with this receiver (press VCR ).
The AV COMPU LINK remote control system allows you to use
the five basic functions listed below.
Remote control of the TV, DVD player, and VCR using this
remote control
See pages 36 and 37 for details.
•Aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor on each
component.
One-touch video play
Simply by inserting a video cassette without its safety tab into the
VCR, you can enjoy the video playback without setting other
switches manually. The receiver automatically turns on and
changes the source to “VCR” (or “VCR DIGITAL”).
The TV automatically turns on and changes the input mode to the
appropriate position so that you can view the playback picture.
When you insert a video cassette with its safety tab, press the
play (3) button on the VCR or on the remote control. So, you can
get the same result.
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