Mitsubishi Electronics LT-3280 Media Center Rear Panel, continued, Audio Line Out, CableCARD Slot

Chapter 1: Product Overview

Media Center Rear Panel, continued

6.Antenna (ANT-1 MAIN, ANT-2 AUX)

ANT-1 MAIN and ANT-2 AUX can each receive both digital and analog over-the-air channels from a VHF/UHF antenna or non-scrambled digital/analog cable channels.

Your primary viewing signal source should be connected to ANT-1 MAIN. ANT-1 MAIN must be used to view premium subscription cable TV service authorized

by the CableCARD™ access card. The CableCARD access card is provided by your local cable company. ANT-2 AUX can continue to receive over-the-air or non- scrambled cable signals.

7. Audio Line Out

These analog L/R audio output terminals provide an additional option for connecting to an A/V Receiver or other audio device.

NOTE: For the best audio quality, use the Digital Audio Out terminal if supported by your A/V receiver. For analog audio, it is generally preferable to connect directly to the A/V receiver from the cable box, statellite receiver, DVD player, etc.

8. CableCARD™ Slot

The CableCARD access card provided by your cable TV service provider is inserted into this slot. The top of the card should face upwards.

NOTE: If you are using a CableCARD, be sure to connect the cable from the cable wall outlet to ANT-1 MAIN on the media center.

CableCARD is a nationwide standard system that allows your local cable TV provider to supply you with an access card customized to your account. This card allows the HDTV (display + media center) to receive, decode and unscramble the premium digital channels included in your cable TV subscription without the use of a cable box. See page 23 for additional CableCARD information and activation instructions.

If your cable company is not currently offering CableCARD access cards, you will need to use a cable box provided and authorized by your local cable company to view scrambled channels.

9. Digital Audio Output

Some digital cable channels send MPEG-1 digital audio instead of Dolby Digital, however, not all A/V receivers can decode MPEG-1 digital audio. This can cause the A/V receivers to produce a loud noise that can damage speakers. For this reason, the media center will automatically turn off the digital audio output when tuned to a channel or device that has MPEG-1 digital audio and send it to the A/V receiver as analog left and right audio from Monitor Output.

10. Monitor Output

Use this Composite video and analog audio outputs under the following circumstances:

•Output to VCR for recording, or other A/V device.

•Output to an auxilliary monitor.

11. IEEE 1394

These terminals allow the media center to connect to external IEEE 1394 digital products by means of a single cable. Two terminals are provided for this purpose, which allow for a high degree of flexibility for connecting your NetCommand controlled system. Detailed information regarding IEEE 1394 connection requirements are in Chapter 4.

12. AC Power Input

This output will automatically send Dolby® Digital audio from digital channels and IEEE 1394 devices to a digital Audio/Video receiver. Connect this output to the A/V receiver’s coaxial digital audio input. The output will automatically turn off when viewing an analog channel or device. Use Audio Line Out to send analog sound to your A/V receiver.

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