Connections for an HDTV and VCR
To use the 8240HD with an HDTV, you must make one of the following connections to view the HD content. In addition, you can make connections to a VCR to archive recordings to a VCR tape. Refer to your TV and VCR user’s guide and the cabling diagrams in this guide for more detailed connection information.
Note: The labeling on your 8240HD may vary slightly.
Required Connections to an HDTV (use one)HDMI | Some HDTVs have a | |
Interface (HDMI) connector. The HDMI connector | ||
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| the connection diagram on page 11 for an example. | |
| The HDMI connector can provide the connection to an | |
| HDTV with a DVI input. If your HDTV has a Digital Visual | |
DVI | Interface (DVI) connector, you will need an | |
adaptor, and you will need to connect a separate audio | ||
| connection. | |
| See the connection diagram on page 12 for an example. | |
| The PrPbY/V connectors can provide | |
| component video signals to an HDTV. | |
PrPbY/V | Note: You can use the HD Setup Wizard on the | |
8240HD to set the HD mode and select the output | ||
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| video format (480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i) that will match | |
| the full capabilities of your HDTV. | |
| See the connection diagram on page 13 for an | |
| example. | |
| Some HDTVs have only RGB connectors. If you | |
| have one of these HDTVs, you need an RGB | |
| adaptor. Check with your cable service provider for | |
| information about acquiring an RGB adaptor, or you | |
RGB | can purchase the adaptor at your local electronics | |
supplier. | ||
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| For VCRs that have a Video and Left and Right |
| audio connectors, you can use the Out 2 connectors |
| (Video, Left, and Right) on the 8240HD. |
| See the connection diagram on page 15 for an |
| example. |
VCR | For VCRs that have an |
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| audio connectors, you can use the |
| the Out 2 Left and Right connectors on the 8240HD. |
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