Samsung DVD-V85 Deciding How to Connect DVD-VCR, Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the RCA Cable

Deciding How to Connect DVD-VCR

You must take into account various factors when connecting audio or video systems:

◆Types of connectors available on your systems

◆Systems connected permanently to the DVD-VCR (satellite receiver for example) or

GB temporarily (camcorder for example)

Your DVD-VCR is equipped with the following connectors.

Connector	Location	Type	Direction	Recommended Use
LINE 1	Rear	Audio/Video RCA	In/Out	◆ Television
				◆ Other VCR
Audio output	Rear	Audio RCA	Out	◆ Audio out (DVD only)
LINE 2	Front	LINE 2	In	◆ Audio in
		Audio/Video		Video in
COMPONENT	Rear	RCA	Out	◆ COMPONENT out (DVD only)
output
S-VIDEO	Rear	S-JACK	Out	◆ S-Video out (DVD only)
output

Digital AUDIO	Rear	Optical★(DVD-V80/ DVD-V85)	Out	◆ Digital Audio out (DVD only)
output		coaxial

OUT TO TV Rear	75 Ω	Out	◆ Television
	coaxial
IN FROM ANT. Rear	75 Ω	In	◆ Aerial
	coaxial		◆	Cable television network
			◆	Satellite receiver

☛Whenever you connect an audio or video system to your DVD-VCR, ensure that all elements are switched off.

Refer to the documentation supplied with your equipment for detailed connection instructions

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Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the Coaxial Cable

To receive television programmes a signal must be received from one of the following sources:

	◆	An outdoor aerial
	◆	An indoor aerial
	◆ A cable television network
	◆	A satellite receiver	GB
	☛	Make sure that both the television and the DVD-VCR are
		switched off before connecting the cables.
1			2
	Remove the aerial or network input cable from the television.
2	Connect this cable to the 75Ω coaxial socket marked		on the
	rear of your DVD-VCR.
3	Plug the coaxial cable supplied into the TV socket on your		TV
	DVD-VCR.
4	Plug the other end of the coaxial cable into the connector
	previously used for the aerial on the television.		4
5			3
	To obtain better quality pictures and sound on your television, you
	can also connect your DVD-VCR to the television via the RCA
	cable (see section below) if your television is equipped with this
	type of connection.

Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the RCA Cable

Aerial

TV

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2

RF coaxial cable

ou can connect your DVD-VCR to the television using the RCA cable if the appropriate input is available on the television. You thus:

◆Obtain better quality sound and pictures

◆Simplify the setting up procedure of your DVD-VCR

☛◆ Regardless of the type of connection chosen, you must always connect the coaxial cable supplied. Otherwise, no picture will be visible on the screen when the DVD-VCR is switched off.

◆Make sure that both the television and the DVD-VCR are switched off before connecting the cables.

1Connect the coaxial cable as indicated in the above section.

2Connect one end of the RCA Audio/Video cable to the Video output and Audio L, R output socket on the rear of the DVD-VCR.

3Plug the other end into the appropriate connector on the television.

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