Setting up the Control Unit

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Video connections (501V only)

The following table gives details of the eight video inputs:

Use this input

To connect to this

V1 to V6

Composite video signals, using phono

 

connectors.

S1 or S2

S-VHS signals, using miniDIN

 

connectors.

The following table gives details of the six alternative video outputs:

Use this output

To connect to this

Monitor

Video input for a TV or monitor, using a

 

phono connector.

VCR Out 1 or 2

Composite video recorder inputs, using

 

phono connectors.

Main S-OUT

S-VHS input, using a miniDIN

 

connector.

VCR1 or VCR2 S-OUT

S-VHS video recorder inputs, using

 

miniDIN connectors.

The composite video connections should be made with high- quality 75Ω screened cable. We do not recommend the use of audio cables, which do not have adequate shielding or the correct impedance, or cables intended for UHF applications, as these do not provide adequate shielding in the 1-30MHz region.

In addition, the 501V Control Unit provides two FN-SELECT function selection outputs, which can be used to provide automatic switching of the monitor inputs. These provide standard SCART signals; for more information please refer to your dealer.

To connect to a tape recorder

Connect the analogue output from the tape recorder to the Tape 1 input on the control unit (or another input if you prefer).

Connect the Tape Out from the control unit to the analogue input on the tape recorder.

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Meridian Audio manual Video connections 501V only, To connect to a tape recorder

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