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Connections
CATV (CABLE TV) connections
VHF/UHF
IN (ANT)
OUT
(TV)
IN
(ANT)
VHF/UHF
IN (ANT)
OUT
(TV)
IN
(ANT)
VHF/UHF
IN (ANT)
OUT
(TV)
IN
(ANT)
Many cable companies offer services permitting reception of extra channels including pay or subscription channels. This
DVD/VCR has an extended tuning range and can be tuned to most cable channels without using a cable company
supplied converter box, except for those premium channels which are intentionally scrambled. If you subscribe to a
premium channel which is scrambled, you must have a descrambler box for proper reception.
Allows: * Recording of nonscrambled channels.
* Use of the programmable timer.
* Recording of one channel while watching another.
Allows: * Recording of channels through the converter box
(scrambled and unscrambled).
* Using the programmable timer to record only the
channel selected at the converter box.
Prevents: * Recording one channel while watching another.
* Using the DVD/VCR tuner to select channels.
DVD/VCR
Incoming Cable
TV
Converter/
Descrambler
Incoming
Cable
TV
TV
To record from converter/descrambler,
DVD/VCR tuner must be tuned to the con-
verter output channel, usually channel 3
or 4.
Note:
DVD/VCR
DVD/VCR
Note: Whenever a Converter/Descrambler box is placed before the DVD/VCR, you must tune the DVD/VCR to the output of
the Converter/Descrambler box, usually channel 3 or 4.
Incoming Cable
Converter/Descrambler
Allows: * Recording of nonscrambled channels.
* Use of the programmable timer.
* Recording an unscrambled channel while watching
any channel selected at the converter box.
Prevents:
Recording scrambled channels.
If you are playing a tape or using the tuner
built into the DVD/VCR, the converter must
be set to the video channel output of the
DVD/VCR (either 3 or 4).
Note:
1
2
3
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Connections
VHF/UHF
IN (ANT)
A
B
OUT
(TV)
IN
(ANT)
VHF/UHF
IN (ANT)
A
B
OUT
(TV)
IN
(ANT)
This DVD/VCR cannot receive scrambled programs since it does not contain a descrambler. In order to receive scram-
bled programs, your existing descrambler must be used. Descrambler boxes are available from cable companies. Con-
sult your local cable company for more information concerning connection to their descrambler equipment. There are
many ways to connect your DVD/VCR to a cable system. Below are six common methods of connection.
IMPORTANT: Make sure the TV/CATV menu option is set to the “CATV” mode.
Incoming Cable
Allows: * Recording of one channel while watching another.
* Using the programmable timer to record only the channel selected at the converter box.
* Recording of all channels through the converter box.
Prevents: * Watching scrambled channels while recording another channel.
* Using the DVD/VCR tuner to select channels.
DVD/VCR
Splitter
Converter/Descrambler
TV
DVD/VCR
Converter/Descrambler
A/B Switch
TV
Incoming Cable
Splitter
Allows: * Recording of nonscrambled channels.
* Recording of one channel while watching another.
* Watching premium channels through the converter while recording nonscrambled channels.
* Using the programmable timer.
Prevents:
Recording scrambled channels.
DVD/VCR
Splitter
TV
Converter/Descrambler
A/B Switch
VHF/UHF
IN (ANT)
A
B
OUT
(TV)
IN
(ANT)
Allows: * Recording of all channels through the converter box.
* Recording a scrambled or unscrambled channel while watching another (scrambled or
unscrambled) channel.
* Using the programmable timer to record only the channel selected at the converter box.
Prevents:
Using the DVD/VCR tuner to select channels.
A/B Switch
Incoming Cable
Converter/Descrambler
4
5
6
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Connections
Connecting to a TV
Connect the DVD/VCR to your TV.
To VIDEO
OUT
To ANALOG AUDIO OUT
(red)
(white)
(yellow)
Signal flow
To wall outlet
To video input
(yellow)
(red)
(white)
Audio/video cable (supplied)
To audio inputs
Notes:
• Refer to the owner’s manual of the connected TV as well.
• When you connect the DVD/VCR to your TV, be sure to turn off the power and unplug both units from the wall outlet before
making any connections.
• If your television set has one audio input, connect the left and right audio outputs of the DVD/VCR to a Y cable adapter (not
supplied) and then connect to your TV.
• Connect the DVD/VCR directly to your TV. If you connect the DVD/VCR to a VCR, TV/VCR combination or video selector, the
playback picture may be distorted as DVD video discs are copy protected.
TV or monitor with
audio/video inputs
Connecting to a TV
Note: This method transports VHS and DVD-video signals. For enhanced DVD-video performance, we recommend you
also connect the S-video or ColorStream
®
component video outputs to your TV/monitor. (See page 19.)
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Connections
Notes:
• Refer to the owner’s manual of the connected equipment as well.
• When you connect the DVD/VCR to other equipment, be sure to turn off the power and unplug all of the equipment from the
wall outlet before making any connections.
• If you place the DVD/VCR near a tuner or radio, the radio broadcast sound might be distorted. In this case, place the DVD/
VCR away from the tuner and radio.
• The output sound of the DVD/VCR has a wide dynamic range. Be sure to adjust the receiver’s volume to a moderate
listening level. Otherwise, the speakers may be damaged by a sudden high volume sound.
• Turn off the amplifier before you connect or disconnect the DVD/VCR’s power cord. If you leave the amplifier power on, the
speakers may be damaged.
• When connecting to a TV using the Video or S-video jack, make sure that the Progressive indicator “
” on the
display window is not lit. If it is lit, the Video and S-video outputs do not feed the correct signals and you cannot see
any picture. To turn off the Progressive indicator, select PROGRESSIVE scan Off (see page 66).
Note: The S-video output and component video output transports the DVD-video signal exclusively and will deliver
enhanced DVD video picture performance.
If you connect the DVD/VCR to your TV
with the DVD OUT jacks, select the
corresponding video input on your
television to watch DVD video discs.
TV or monitor with
ColorStream
®
component video inputs
To P
R/
C
R
video input
To P
R
/C
R
VIDEO
OUT
Signal flow
To wall outlet
To audio inputs of
the amplifier
(red)
(white)
(red)
(white)
To Y
VIDEO
OUT
To P
B
/C
B
VIDEO
OUT
To Y video input
To P
B/
C
B
video input
Audio system
To ANALOG
AUDIO OUT
To S-
VIDEO
OUT
Component video
cable (not supplied)
To S-video input
S-video cable (not supplied)
When you make this connection, set the S-VIDEO/
COMPONENT Video selector switch to the desired
position.
And also you must select the corresponding video
input on your TV.
Audio cable (not supplied)
S-video output/input
An S-Video connection is superior to Video (Yellow) output. Use this method for DVD playback when the connected television has S-
Video input, and does not have component video inputs.
Component video outputs/inputs
PROGRESSIVE outputs/inputs
Some TVs or monitors are equipped with component video inputs that are capable of reproducing a progressively scanned video
signal. Connecting to these inputs allows you to view the highest quality pictures with less flicker.
INTERLACED outputs/inputs
Some TVs or monitors are equipped with component video inputs. Connecting to these inputs allows you to enjoy the highest quality
DVD picture playback.
Notes:
• Actual labels for component video inputs may vary depending on the TV manufacturer. (ex. Y, R-Y, B-Y or Y, CB, CR)
• In some TVs or monitors, the color levels of the playback picture may be reduced slightly or the tint may change. In such a
case, adjust the TV or monitor for optimum performance.
Connecting to an audio system and TV equipped with S-video input/component video inputs
