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Introduction Connections Playback Editing OthersFunction SetupRecording VCR Functions
Basic Setup /
TV View Operation
Connecting to External Equipment
This unit has three input terminals. Press
[INPUT SELECT F] repeatedly to select the external input
mode, then press [PROG.G\H] repeatedly to select AV1,
AV2 or DV(AV3). Be sure that all the units are switched off
before making connections.
Note
• When you record a TV programme from a Satellite Box /
decoder, you must connect a Scart cable to AV2 (DECODER).
(See page 37.)
• The signal from the external device will be output
automatically when the TV is connected to AV1 and the
external device is connected to AV2 using a Scart cable with
its power on. (However, it will not be output when this unit’s
power is turned off.)
If you want to monitor this unit’s signal, press [DISPLAY]
or turn the external device off. (The signal from this unit can
only be monitored during playback.)
If you want to monitor the signal from other input, press
[DISPLAY], then press [INPUTSELECT F] to select the
desired external input mode, then select the desired input
channel using [PROG.G\H].
When connecting a DV-camcorder, use DV input jack of
DV(AV3) (Front).
Digital Audio for Better Sound Quality

For clear digital sound quality, use the DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) jack to connect your digital

audio equipment.

If the audio format of the digital output does not match the
capabilities of your receiver, the receiver will produce a strong,
distorted sound or no sound at all.
• Connecting multi-channel Dolby Digital decoder allows you
to enjoy the Multi-channel Dolby Digital surround system as
well as DTS decoder, Multi-channel surround system.
• After connecting to a Dolby Digital decoder, set “Dolby
Digital” to “Stream” in “Audio Out” menu. (See page 69.)
• After connecting to a DTS decoder, set “DTS” to “ON” in
“Audio Out” menu. (See page 69.)
• After connecting to a MPEG decoder, set “MPEG” to
“Stream” in “AudioOut” menu. (See page 69.)
• The audio source recorded in Dolby Digital Multi-channel
surround format cannot be recorded using an MD or DAT
deck as a digital sound.
• If not connected to a Dolby Digital decoder, set “Dolby
Digital” to “PCM” in “Audio Out” menu. Playing back a DVD
using incorrect settings may generate noise distortion and
damage speakers.
• Set “Dolby Digital” and “MPEG” to “PCM” and set “DTS” to
“OFF” in “Audio Out” menu for connecting to an MD or DAT
deck.
• You can use AUDIO OUT (L\R) jacks for the connection of
your audio system.

Recording from a DVD player, Satellite

Box or other Audio-Video equipment

with a Scart output socket (AV2)

Recording from a DV-camcorder

(DV(AV3))

AV output jack
(Scart)
Scart cable (not supplied)
AV2 (DECODER)
DUBBING VCR HDD DVD HDD DVD
PROGRAM
DUBBING
VCR
DVD
VCR
HDD
SELECT HDD/DVD
DVD
DVD HDD
HDD
DVD
USB
DV IN
DV(AV3) (Front)
DV cab le
(4-pin)
(not supplied)
DV OUT

The connections illustrated above are

optional for better sound.

Connecting a Dolby Digital™ decoder,

DTS decoder or MPEG decoder

Connecting to an MD deck or DAT deck

COAXIAL
COAXIAL
Dolby Digital decoder,
DTS decoder or
MPEG decoder, etc.
Digital audio
input jack
Coaxial cable
(not supplied)
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