Chapter 2: Connecting your TV
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Connecting a VCR ( or a VCR with S-video) and antenna, Cable TV or
Camcorder
IN
OUT
CH 3
CH 4
IN
from
ANT
VIDEO AUDIO
OUT
to
TV
L
R
R
L
OUT
IN
CH 3
CH 4
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
L
R
From Cable TV or antenna
You will need:
coaxial cables
standard A/V cables
For better picture performance, if your VCR has S-video,
use an S-video cable (plus the audio cables) instead of
the standard video cable. Do not connect both types of
video cable to
VIDEO 1
at the same time or the picture
performance will be unacceptable.
For better picture performance, if your camcorder has
S-video, connect an S-video cable (plus the audio
cables) to
VIDEO 1
on the TV back side instead of the
VIDEO 2
on the TV side panel.
If you have a mono VCR, connect
L/MONO
on the TV
to your VCR’s audio out terminal using the white audio
cable only.
S-video cable (if your VCR or camcorder has S-video)
Do not connect both types of video cable to
VIDEO 1
at the same time or the picture performance will be
unacceptable.
standard audio cables (
If you have a mono VCR or
camcorder has S-video)
Note:
When you use a Cable box, you may not be able to use
the remote control to program or access certain features on
the TV.
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To view the antenna or Cable signal:
Select the
ANT/CABLE
video input source on the TV.*
To view basic and premium Cable channels:
Turn OFF the VCR. Select the
ANT/CABLE
video input
source on the TV.* Tune the TV to channel 3 or 4 (whichever
channel the Cable box output is set to). Use the Cable box
controls to change channels.
To view the VCR:
Turn ON the VCR. Select the
VIDEO 1
video input source on
the TV.*
To view the camcorder video:
Select the
VIDEO 2
video input source on the TV.*
To select the video input source, press
INPUT
on the remote control
(
page 20). To program the TV remote control to operate other
devices, see Chapter 3.
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.
*
From Cable TV
S-video cable
or
Standard
A/V cable
Audio cable
Stereo VCR
TV back panel
Camcorder
VIDEO 2 inputs
on TV right side
panel
Cable box
