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Basic
Connections
CHECK CONTENTS
1
Make sure the package contains all of the accessories
listed in “Specifications” (
Z
pg. 66).
SITUATE RECORDER
2
Place the recorder on a stable, horizontal surface.
CONNECT RECORDER TO
TV
3
The connection method you use depends on the type of
TV you have.
RF CONNECTION
●
To Connect To A TV With NO AV Input Terminals . . .
a–
Disconnect the TV aerial cable from the TV.
b–
Connect the TV aerial cable to the ANT. IN jack
on the rear panel of the recorder.
c–
Connect the provided RF cable between the RF
OUT jack on the rear panel of the recorder and the
TV’s aerial terminal.
AV CONNECTION
●
To Connect To A TV With AV Input Terminals . . .
a–
Connect the aerial, recorder and TV as per “RF
CONNECTION”.
b–
Connect an optional SCART cable between the
AV1 IN/OUT socket on the rear panel of the
recorder and the TV’s 21-pin SCART connector.
c–
Set the AV1 OUT switch to the appropriate position.
See "AV1 OUTPUT SIGNAL SELECTION FOR AV
CONNECTION" below.
CONNECT RECORDER TO
MAINS
4
Plug the end of the mains power cord into a mains
outlet.
It's essential that your video recorder be properly connected.
Follow these steps carefully. THESE STEPS MUST BE COMPLETED
BEFORE ANY VIDEO OPERATION CAN BE PERFORMED.
INSTALLING YOUR NEW RECORDER
21-pin SCART Cable
21-pin SCART
connector
Back of TV
Mains Power Cord
Aerial terminal
Back of
Recorder
Mains outlet
AV1 IN/OUT
RF Cable
(provided)
TV Aerial
Cable
Make AV connection if your TV has a 21-pin AV input
connector (SCART) in order to reduce the possibility of
interference. And if you are using a stereo TV, you will need
this cable in order to enjoy stereo playback of videotapes.
AV1 OUTPUT SIGNAL SELECTION FOR AV CONNECTION
The AV1 IN/OUT connector accepts only a composite signal (regular video signal), but can deliver either a composite video
signal or a Y/C signal (a signal in which the luminance and chrominance signals are separated) according to the setting of the
rear panel
AV1 OUT
switch.
●
If your TV's 21-pin AV input connector (SCART) is compatible only with the regular video signal, set this switch to COMP.
●
If your TV's 21-pin AV input connector (SCART) is compatible with the Y/C signal, set this switch to Y/C. You can obtain high-
quality S-VHS pictures. (For connection, be sure to use a 21-pin SCART cable that is compatible with the Y/C signal.)
NOTES:
●
Set your TV to the VIDEO (or AV), Y/C, or RGB mode according to the type of your TV's SCART connector.
●
For switching the TV's mode, refer to the instruction manual of your television.
●
To obtain high-quality S-VHS pictures, you can also use the S-VIDEO CONNECTION described on page 5.
AV1 OUT switch
After you plug the mains power cord into a mains outlet, the
Country Set display appears on the TV screen and/or on the
recorder's front display panel when the
button on the
recorder/remote control is pressed for the first time to power
on the recorder; go to page 6 to perform Auto Set Up.
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