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Media Center Rear Panel, continued
6. Antenna
(ANT-1 MAIN, ANT-2 AUX)
ANT-1 MAIN and ANT-2 AUX can each receive both
digital and analog over-the-air channels from a VHF/UHF
antenna or non-scrambled digital/analog cable channels
.
Your primary viewing signal source should be connected
to ANT-1 MAIN. ANT-1 MAIN must be used to view
premium subscription cable TV service authorized
by the CableCARD™ access card. The CableCARD
access card is provided by your local cable company.
ANT-2 AUX can continue to receive over-the-air or non-
scrambled cable signals.
7. Audio Line Out
These analog L/R audio output terminals provide an
additional option for connecting to an A/V Receiver or
other audio device.
NOTE:
For the best audio quality, use the Digital Audio
Out terminal if supported by your A/V receiver. For
analog audio, it is generally preferable to connect directly
to the A/V receiver from the cable box, statellite receiver,
DVD player, etc.
8. CableCARD™ Slot
The CableCARD access card provided by your cable TV
service provider is inserted into this slot. The top of the
card should face upwards.
NOTE:
If you are using a CableCARD, be sure to connect
the cable from the cable wall outlet to ANT-1 MAIN on
the media center.
CableCARD is a nationwide standard system that allows
your local cable TV provider to supply you with an
access card customized to your account. This card
allows the HDTV (d media center) to receive,
decode and unscramble the premium digital channels
included in your cable TV subscription without the use
of a cable box. See page 23 for additional CableCARD
information and activation instructions.
If your cable company is not currently offering
CableCARD access cards, you will need to use a
cable box provided and authorized by your local cable
company to view scrambled channels.
9. Digital Audio Output
This output will automatically send Dolby® Digital audio
from digital channels and IEEE 1394 devices to a digital
Audio/Video receiver. Connect this output to the A/V
receiver’s coaxial digital audio input. The output will
automatically turn off when viewing an analog channel
or device. Use Audio Line Out to send analog sound to
your A/V receiver.
Some digital cable channels send MPEG-1 digital audio
instead of Dolby Digital, however, not all A/V receivers
can decode MPEG-1 digital audio. This can cause
the A/V receivers to produce a loud noise that can
damage speakers. For this reason, the media center
will automatically turn off the digital audio output when
tuned to a channel or device that has MPEG-1 digital
audio and send it to the A/V receiver as analog left and
right audio from Monitor Output.
10. Monitor Output
Use this Composite video and analog audio outputs
under the following circumstances:
• Output to VCR for recording, or other A/V device.
• Output to an auxilliary monitor.
11. IEEE 1394
These terminals allow the media center to connect
to external IEEE 1394 digital products by means of
a single cable. Two terminals are provided for this
purpose, which allow for a high degree of flexibility
for connecting your NetCommand controlled system.
Detailed information regarding IEEE 1394 connection
requirements are in Chapter 4.
12. AC Power Input