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RQT8365
STEP
1
Connection
This section includes diagrams of six common methods of connection (A–F, pages 14–16). Please connect using the one that best suits you.
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Visit Panasonic’s homepage for more information about connection methods. (This is in English only.)
http://www.panasonic.com/consumer_electronics/dvd_recorder/dvd_connection.asp
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Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions.
When using a cable service or satellite service.
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You need to subscribe to a cable TV or satellite service to enjoy viewing their programming.
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Consult your service provider regarding an appropriate cable box or satellite receiver.
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RF OUT terminal
The picture and sound signal from this unit does not go through the
RF OUT terminal to the television.
Make sure you connect one of the following terminals on this unit to
the television: the AUDIO/VIDEO OUT terminal, the S VIDEO OUT
terminal, the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal or HDMI AV OUT
terminal.
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Refer to page 18 if the antenna connectors don’t match.
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.
When the unit is not to be used for a long time
To save power, unplug it from the household AC outlet. This unit
consumes a small amount of power, even when it is turned off
(
approx. 13.5 W
).
The connection will allow the video cassette recorder to be used for playback and recording when this unit is turned off.
Note that the program listings are not downloaded while the
unit is unplugged.
Connect the unit directly to the television
(Connection B, D, F)
If you connect the unit through an AV selector or video cassette
recorder to the television, video signals will be affected by
copyright protection systems and the picture may not be shown
correctly.
Television
VCR
This unit
A
Connection with a television
B
Connection with a television and a video cassette recorder
VHF/UHF
RF IN
AUDIO IN
R L VIDEO IN
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
P
R
Y
P
B
IN1
AV OUT
IN3
S VIDEO
VIDEO
R-AUDIO-L
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(PCM/BITSTREAM)
G-LINK
OPTICAL
VIDEO
R-AUDIO-L
S VIDEO
RF
OUT
RF
IN
VH
F/UHF
AC IN
OUT2
OUT1
4
2
1
3
RF OUT
Cable from the
wall or antenna
signal
Television
This unit
Audio/Video cable (included)
75
≠
coaxial cable
(included)
AC power supply cord (included)
Connect only after all other connections are complete.
To a household AC
outlet
(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)
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If your television does not have
AUDIO/VIDEO terminals
(
➡
17, a).
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If you would like to enjoy higher
picture quality. (
➡
18, 19)
75
≠
coaxial
cable
Red White Yellow
Red White Yellow
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
P
R
Y
P
B
IN1
AV OUT
IN3
S VIDEO
VIDEO
R-AUDIO-L
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(PCM/BITSTREAM)
G-LINK
OPTICAL
VIDEO
R-AUDIO-L
S VIDEO
RF
OUT
RF
IN
VH
F/UHF
AC IN
OUT2
OUT1
VHF/UHF
RF IN
AUDIO IN
R L VIDEO IN
VHF/UHF
RF IN
VHF/UHF
RF OUT
AUDIO
R
AUDIO
L
VIDEO
OUT
OUT
AUDIO
R
AUDIO
L
VIDEO
IN
IN
6
2
4
3
1
5
IN
OUT
RF OUT
Video cassette recorder
AC power supply cord
(included)
Connect only after all other
connections are complete.
To a household
AC outlet
(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)
Cable from the
wall or antenna
signal
Audio/Video cable (included)
Audio/Video
cable
75
≠
coaxial
cable
(included)
75
≠
coaxial
cable
75
≠
coaxial cable
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If your television does not have
AUDIO/VIDEO terminals
(
➡
17, b).
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If you would like to enjoy higher
picture quality. (
➡
18, 19)
Television
This unit
Yellow
White
Red
Red White Yellow
Red White Yellow
Red White Yellow
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