Connecting your TV
Connecting a DVD player with ColorStream® (component video) and a VCR
This connection allows you to watch DVD, VCR, or TV programs, and record TV programs. You can record one TV program while watching another TV program.
Your TV has ColorStream® (component video) connections. Connecting your TV to a component video compatible DVD player (such as a Toshiba DVD player with ColorStream®) can greatly enhance picture quality and performance.
You will need:
•two coaxial cables (one or more may be supplied by cable company)
•three pairs of audio cables (one pair and two single audio cables for a mono VCR)
•two standard video cables
•one set of component video cables
Note:
For the best picture performance, use component video cables between the TV and DVD player. See “Note Regarding Picture Quality” on page 7.
DVD player with ColorStream® (component video)
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Connecting two VCRs
This connection allows you to record (dub/edit) from one VCR to another VCR while watching a video program. You can also record one TV channel while watching another channel.
You will need:
•two coaxial cables (one or more may be supplied by cable company)
•two pairs of audio cables (two single audio cables for mono VCRs)
•two video cables (see “Note Regarding Picture Quality” on page 7)
Stereo VCR 1 [Playback]
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To prevent the TV’s volume setting from affecting the recorded sound level, set AUDIO OUT to FIXED during recording (see “Selecting variable audio out” on page 35).
The unauthorized recording, use, distribution, or revision of television programs, videotapes, DVDs, and other materials is prohibited under the Copyright Laws of the United States and other countries, and may subject you to civil and criminal liability.
Note:
If you have
Do not connect the same VCR to the output and input connections on the TV at the same time.
To record (dub/edit) from VCR 1 to VCR 2, the TV must select VIDEO 1, and VCR 2 must select LINE IN.
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