Chapter 1: Connections and Setup
Connection: DVD Re TV
This connection uses the 2-way splitter (provided) so you will be able to watch one
program while recording another program.
1.
Connect the signal (cable or antenna):
Note: Depending upon how you currently have your TV connected, you’ll have to disconnect the cable
from your TV’s Antenna Input jack (sometimes labeled CABLE/ANTENNA) or your VCR’s Input jack
before you connect the cable as explained below.
Cable service:
If you have cable service via a cable that comes out of the wall,
connect the end of that cable to the 2 Way Splitter (provided) — connect the cable to
the end of the 2 Way Splitter that only has one connector.
Note: If you have a cable box, go to page 8 for connection instructions.
Off-air antenna:
If you use an off-air antenna to get TV programming, connect the
antenna’s RF coaxial cable to the end of the 2 Way Splitter that only has one
connector.
2.
Use the RF Coaxial cable that was packed with your DVD Recorder, and connect one
end to the 2 Way Splitter—connect the cable to the end that has two connectors (it
doesn’t matter which of the two connectors you use). Connect the other end to the
RF ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT jack on the back of the DVD Recorder.
3.
Connect another RF Coaxial cable (not supplied) to the other connector that’s
available on the 2 Way Splitter. Connect the other end of this RF Coaxial cable to the
TV’s Antenna Input jack (sometimes labeled CABLE/ANTENNA).
Connect the DVD Recorder to the TV
4.
You need to connect cables to the DVD Recorder’s OUTPUT jacks to the TV’s
INPUT jacks in order to see the content from the DVD Recorder.
4a.
Connect the audio cables.
A set of audio/video cables was packed with your DVD Recorder. Connect the
audio cables to the OUTPUT AUDIO L (left – white) and R (right – red) jacks on
the back of your DVD Recorder, and to the corresponding Audio Input jacks on
your TV (sometimes labeled AUDIO IN L and R).
4b.
Connect the video cable.The cables you use for the video determine the quality
of the picture you’ll see on your TV when you’re playing DVDs. For more
information about cables and signal quality, go to page 56. Connect the video cable
(yellow) to the OUTPUT VIDEO jack on the back of your DVD Recorder, and to
the Video Input jack on your TV (sometimes labeled VIDEO IN).
4c.
If your TV has an S-Video jack, use the S-Video cable (supplied). Connect one end
of the S-Video cable (supplied) to the S-VIDEO jack on the back of the TV and
the other end to the S-VIDEO OUT jack on the back of the DVD Recorder.
COMPONENT OUT - Y, Pb, Pr (not shown)
If your TV has Component Input
Jacks (Y, Pb, Pr), you can achieve even greater picture quality by connecting the
DVD Recorder to the TV using these jacks (COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT,Y,
Pb, Pr on the DVD Recorder).Component Video Cables not supplied. For more
explanation, go to page 4.
Note: If your TV is capable of progressive scan, connect the DVD Recorder to the TV using the
COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT jacks, and slide the PROG SCAN switch to the ON position to see DVD
titles (movies) in progressive scan format. If you need more explanation, go to page 5.
5.
Attach the AC power cord to the unit.
6.
Insert the other end of the AC power cord into an AC outlet (or power strip).
Go to page 13
2 Way Splitter
(provided)
RF Coaxial cable
Audio video cables are
usually color-coded red,
white, and yellow.
Red
Yello
w
White
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only.
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If your TV has an S-
Video jack, connect the
S-Video cable (supplied).
S-Video provides better
video quality than
composite video (the
yellow jack) because the
color part of the signal is
kept separate from the
black and white part of
the signal.
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