STEP 1 Connection
•The equipment connections described are examples.
•Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions.
•Peripheral equipment and optional cables sold separately unless otherwise indicated.
Connection with a television and video cassette recorder
The connection will allow the video cassette recorder to be used for playback when this unit is turned off. For optimum operation, it is recommended that this unit be connected as shown below.
indicates included accessories. indicates accessories not included.
Television
Cable from wall |
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or antenna signal | VHF/UHF | AUDIO IN VIDEO | ||
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Splitter |
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75 Ω | 75 Ω coaxial | 75 Ω coaxial cable |
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cable |
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| VHF/UHF |
| OUT | IN |
| RF IN |
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| Yellow | VIDEO | VIDEO |
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| OUT | IN |
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| White | L | L |
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| Red | AUDIO | AUDIO |
| VHF/UHF | R | R | |
| RF OUT |
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Getting started
Audio/Video cable
Red White Yellow
Red White Yellow
To IN1
or IN3
Audio/Video cable
This unit’s rear panel
To household AC outlet
(AC 120V, 60 Hz)
AC power supply cord
Connect only after all other connections are complete.
The unit’s RF OUT terminal
The picture and sound signal from this unit does not go through the RF OUT terminal to the television. Make sure you connect one of the following terminals on this unit to the television: the AUDIO/VIDEO OUT terminal, the S VIDEO OUT terminal or the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal. If the television has none of these terminals, consult your local dealer.
•Refer to page 9 if the antenna connector doesn’t match.
Do not place the unit on | Do not connect the unit through a video cassette recorder | |
Video signals fed through video cassette recorders will be affected | ||
amplifiers or equipment | by copyright protection systems and the picture will not be shown | |
that may become hot. | correctly on the television. |
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The heat can damage the unit. |
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| Television | Television |
Before moving the unit, ensure the disc tray is empty. Failure to do so will risk severely damaging the disc and the unit.
■When the unit is not to be used for a long time
To save power, unplug it from the household AC outlet. This unit consumes a small amount of power, even when it is turned off (approx. 8.2 W).
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•When connecting to a television with a built in VCR, connect to the input terminals on the television side, not the VCR side.
■Quick Start (➔ page 32)
A few seconds after turning on the unit, you can start recording to
A few dozen seconds after turning on the unit, you can play a disc or start recording to discs other than
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