SETUP

Connections

Connection to a TV

Method 1

 

Method 2

 

Method 3*1

 

Method 4*2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

analog audio standard picture

good picture

TV

better picture

best audio /  

 

picture

AUD O N

L

R

RCA audio cable

This unit

VIDEO IN

 

 

S VIDEO IN

and

or

or

RCA video

 

S-video

cable

 

cable

COMPONENT

COMPONENT

 

VIDEO IN

VIDEO IN

 

Y

Y

HDMI IN

CB or

PB

or

CR

PR

 

RCA component

 

HDMI

video cable

 

cable

SETUP

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

OUT

OUT

 

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT

S-VIDEO OUT

COMPONENT  

HDMI OUT

 

VIDEO OUT

 

 

 

 

 

*1

This unit is compatible with the progressive scan system. The feature provides you with the higher quality pictures than tradi-

 

tional output system does. To utilize this feature, a component connection is required. Refer to “Resolution” setting on page 18 or

 

“ Progressive ” setting on page 16 to set the video resolution.

 

 

*2

Analog audio connection is not required for this connection.

 

 

Supplied cables used in this connection are as follows:

RCA audio cable (L/R) x 1

RCA video cable x 1

Please purchase the rest of the necessary cables at your local store.

Note:

Connect this unit directly to your TV. If RCA audio / video cables are connected to a VCR, pictures may be distorted due to the copy protection system.

Changing “ Progressive ” setting is not available while HDMI cable is connected.

If your TV is compatible with 525 (480) progressive scanning and you want to enjoy that high quality picture;

You must select the connection COMPONENT VIDEO OUT above and progressive scanning mode. To set the mode, set “Progressive” to “On” in “Video” menu. Refer to pages 15-16 for more details.

• When “Progressive” is “On”, video signals from the unit’s VIDEO OUT and S-VIDEO OUT jacks will be distorted or not be output at all.

If your TV is not compatible with progressive scanning;

Use this unit in interlace mode and set “Progressive” to “Off” in “Video” menu or by pressing and holding [PLAY B] on the front of the unit for more than 5 seconds.

After connecting to your TV:

You will need to switch to video input on your TV. This is usually marked TV / VIDEO, INPUT or AUX.

Please refer to your TV’s owner’s manual for details.

Input modes for common TV brands:

Listed below are inputs for common brand name TV’s.

Admiral:

AUX

Panasonic:

TV / VIDEO

Curtis Mathis:

LINE1, LINE2, 00, 90, 91, 92, 93

RCA:

INPUT, TV / VCR, 00, 90, 91, 92, 93

GE:

INPUT, TV / VCR, 00, 90, 91, 92, 93

Samsung:

TV / VIDEO

Hitachi:

INPUT, AUX

Sanyo:

VIDEO

JVC:

VIDEO, VIDEO1, VIDEO2, VIDEO3

Sharp:

00

Kenwood:

AUX

Sony:

VIDEO1, VIDEO2, VIDEO3

LXI-Series:

00

Toshiba:

TV / GAME

Magnavox:

AUX CHANNEL

Zenith:

00

 

 

 

 

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Magnavox MDV3000/F7 owner manual Setup, Connections

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