03Connecting up
Chapter 3
Connecting up
Important
¥Before making or changing any rear panel connections, make sure that all components are switched off and unplugged from the wall outlet.
Antenna connection
If you are using an antenna system, follow these instructions. If you are a cable (CATV) subscriber, skip ahead to page 18 for the proper connections.
ANTENNA TO DVD/VCR CONNECTION
The DVD/VCR must be connected ÒbetweenÓ the antenna and the TV. First, disconnect the antenna from the TV and connect it to the DVD/VCR. Then connect the DVD/VCR to the TV. Below are 3 common methods of connecting an antenna system to a DVD/VCR. Find the type of antenna system you are using and follow the connection diagram.
1
Combination UHF/VHF antenna with 75 Ω coaxial cable
DVD/VCR
2
Combination UHF/VHF antenna with 300 Ω twin lead (flat) wire
Matching transformer 300 Ω input 75 Ω output
DVD/VCR | (not supplied) |
75 Ω coaxial cable
300 Ω twin lead (flat) 
wire 
3
Separate UHF and VHF antennas | Note |
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¥If both UHF and VHF antennas have 300 Ω twin lead (flat) wires, use a combiner having two 300 Ω inputs
and one 75 Ω output.
VHF | UHF | Combiner | DVD/VCR |
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| 75/300 Ω input |
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75 Ω output
300 Ω twin lead (flat) wire (not supplied)
75 Ω coaxial cable
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