Operation Manual

RQT8009
7
Getting started
STEP 1 Connection
• The equipment connections described are examples.
• Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions.
• Peripheral equipment and optional cables sold separately unless otherwise indicated.
The connection will allow the video cassette recorder to be used for playback when this unit is turned off. For optimum operation, it is
recommended that this unit be connected as shown below.
■ When the unit is not to be used for a long time
To save power, unplug it from the household AC outlet. This unit
consumes a small amount of power, even when it is turned off
(approx. 8.2 W).
Do not connect the unit through a video cassette recorder
Video signals fed through video cassette recorders will be affected
by copyright protection systems and the picture will not be shown
correctly on the television.
• When connecting to a television with a built in VCR, connect to the
input terminals on the television side, not the VCR side.
■ Quick Start (➔ page 32)
A few seconds after turning on the unit, you can start recording to
DVD-RAM.
A few dozen seconds after turning on the unit, you can play a disc
or start recording to discs other than DVD-RAM.
Connection with a television and video cassette recorder
VHF/UHF
RF IN
VHF/UHF
RF OUT
AUDI O
R
AUDI O
L
VIDEO
IN
AUDIO
R
AUDIO
L
VIDEO
OUT
OUT IN
VHF/UHF
RF IN
AUDIO IN
R L
VIDEO
IN
indicates included accessories.
indicates accessories not included.
AC power supply cord
Connect only after all other
connections are complete.
To household
AC outlet
(AC 120V, 60 Hz)
Television
Red White Yellow
Audio/Video cable
Splitter
75 Ω coaxial cable
Video cassette recorder
Audio/Video cable
Cable from wall
or antenna signal
Red White Yellow
Red White Yellow
Red
White
Yellow
To IN1
or IN3
75 Ω coaxial
cable
The unit’s RF OUT terminal
The picture and sound signal from this unit does not go through the RF OUT terminal to the television.
Make sure you connect one of the following terminals on this unit to the television: the AUDIO/VIDEO
OUT terminal, the S VIDEO OUT terminal or the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal. If the television
has none of these terminals, consult your local dealer.
• Refer to page 9 if the antenna connector doesn’t match.
This unit’s rear panel
75 Ω
coaxial
cable
Before moving the unit, ensure the disc tray is empty.
Failure to do so will risk severely damaging the disc
and the unit.
Do not place the unit on
amplifiers or equipment
that may become hot.
The heat can damage the unit.
Telev isio n
This unit
VCR
Television
VCR
This unit