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Hookups

and Settings

Connecting to the SCART jack

Connect to the LINE 1-TV jack using a SCART cord (not supplied). Be sure to make the connections
firmly to avoid hum and noise.
See the operating instructions supplied with the TV to be connected.
When you use this connection, select “Video” or “RGB” for the Line 1 output setting in step 14 of Easy
Setup (page 22).

Note

When you connect the recorder to your TV via the SCART jacks, the TV’s input source is set to the recorder
automatically when you turn the recorder on. If necessary, press

TV/VIDEO on the remote to return the input to the

TV.

SCART INPUT

TV or projector

SCART cord
(not supplied)

VCR-DVD recorder

LINE 1-TV

: Signal flow

continued

If your TV has component video input jacks

Connect to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using a component video cord (not supplied) or three
video cords (not supplied) of the same kind and length. You will enjoy accurate colour reproduction and
high quality images.
When you use this connection, select “On” for the component out setting in step 10 of Easy Setup
(page 22).
If your TV accepts progressive 525p/625p format signals, you must use this connection and then set
“Progressive” to “On” in the “Video” setup (page 102). The PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up when the
recorder outputs progressive signals.
When using this connection, be sure to connect the audio cord to the LINE 2 OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks.

Hint

Video signal can also be output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack when playing a VHS tape.

Note

During DVD recording, you cannot watch VHS pictures by pressing VIDEO, as the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks
will output DVD video signals only.

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

AUDIO

INPUT

(red)

(blue)

(green)

(green) (blue)

(red)

Component video cord
(not supplied)

: Signal flow

TV or projector

Audio/video cord (supplied)

(white)

(red)

(white)

(red)

to LINE 2 OUT (AUDIO L/R)

to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

VCR-DVD recorder

Hookups

and Settings

Step 4: Connecting to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver)

Select one of the following patterns

, according to the input jack on your AV amplifier (receiver).

This will enable you to listen to sound through your AV amplifier (receiver).
When you use this connection, select “Yes” for the component out setting in step 16 of Easy Setup
(page 22).

AUDIO

INPUT

AV amplifier (receiver)
with a decoder

(red)

AV amplifier
(receiver)

Audio cord
(not supplied)

: Signal flow

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(COAXIAL)

to AUDIO OUT L/R

Optical digital cord (not supplied)

Rear (L)

VCR-DVD recorder

(white)

(red)

[Speakers]

Front (L)

[Speakers]

to coaxial
digital input

Rear (R)

Front (R)

Subwoofer

Centre

to optical
digital input

to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(OPTICAL)

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Connecting to audio L/R jacks

This connection uses a stereo amplifier’s
(receiver’s) two front speakers for sound.
You can enjoy the surround function that creates
virtual speakers from two stereo speakers. Select
from “Surround1,” “Surround2,” or “Surround3”
of the surround effects (page 35).
Surround 1

Surround 2

Surround 3

Connecting to a digital audio input jack

Use this connection if your AV amplifier
(receiver) has a Dolby

Digital, DTS

, or MPEG

audio decoder and a digital input jack. You can
enjoy the surround effect of Dolby Digital (5.1ch),
DTS (5.1ch), or MPEG audio (5.1ch).

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories.

“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of
Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

Hints

• For correct speaker location, see the operating

instructions supplied with the connected components.

• Digital audio signal can also be output when playing a

VHS tape.

Notes

• During DVD recording, you cannot hear VHS sound

by pressing VIDEO, as the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
jacks will output DVD audio signals only.

• After you have completed the connection, make the

appropriate settings in Easy Setup (page 22). If your
AV amplifier (receiver) has an MPEG audio decoder
function, set “Digital Out” – “MPEG” to “MPEG” in
the “Audio” setup (page 103). Otherwise, no sound or
a loud noise will come from your speakers.

• With a coaxial or optical digital connection, you cannot

use the virtual surround effects of this recorder.

• This recorder does not support Linear PCM playback

with 3 channels or more.

• When outputting from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

jacks, you cannot switch the bilingual sounds on a
DVD-RW (VR mode) by pressing

(audio).

Virtual speaker