Panasonic DMRE500H DMRE500 User Guide - Page 8
Connection with a cable TV box and video cassette recorder
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Getting started STEP 1 Connection Connection with a cable TV box and video cassette recorder ≥You need to subscribe to a cable TV service to enjoy viewing their programming. ≥Consult your service provider regarding appropriate cable TV box. ≥If you receive your programming solely from a satellite service, the program guide in this unit will not receive program listings or channel information. Without this information, program-based recordings cannot be made. However, recordings can still be set manually. 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. A to Y are indexes for Spanish Quick Reference. A indicates included accessories. indicates accessories not included. B Television AUDIO IN R L VIDEO IN S VIDEO IN COMPONENT VIDEO IN D Cable from wall or antenna signal VHF/UHF RF IN E Splitter C Red White Yellow F Video cassette recorder H 75 ≠ coaxial cable IN VIDEO IN AUDIO L AUDIO R G Yellow White Red OUT VIDEO OUT AUDIO L AUDIO R J This unit I Audio/Video cable I Audio/Video cable K To OUT1 or OUT2 C Red White Yellow L To IN1 (L1) VHF/UHF RF IN VHF/UHF RF OUT H 75 ≠ coaxial cable SUB WOOFER CENTER R - SURROUND - L R L RF IN jLAN (10/100) R - AUDIO - L AUDIO OUT 5.1ch VIDEO S-VIDEO FRONT C Red White Yellow R - AUDIO - L VIDEO S-VIDEO Y PB PR IN1 (L1) IN3 (L3) OUT1 OUT2 G-LINK COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (480p/480i) OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (PCM/BITSTREAM) RF OUT VHF/UHF M Cooling fan N AC power supply cord Connect only after all other connections are complete. O To household AC outlet R To IN3 (L3) S Instead of using the Audio/ video cable, you can also I Audio/Video cable connect the RF IN terminal Q These connections to IN3 (L3) C Red White Yellow are required for the TV Guide On ScreenTM system to work. on this unit to the cable TV box RF OUT terminal using the 75 ≠ coaxial cable. (AC 120 V, 60 Hz) P IR Blaster Insert the IR Blaster jack into the GLINK terminal. ≥Only use the included IR Blaster. T Setting the IR Blaster ➡ below OUT IN R L AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO RF U Cable TV box RQT7394 8 ∫ Should I use the AUDIO/VIDEO OUT terminal or the RF OUT terminal? If your cable TV box has both AUDIO/VIDEO OUT terminals and RF OUT terminals, we recommend connecting the AUDIO/VIDEO OUT terminal with the unit's IN3 (L3) terminal. Using this connection provides better picture quality. ≥The S-VIDEO terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the VIDEO terminal. ∫ Why should I connect the IR Blaster? The IR Blaster is a device that allows this unit to communicate with the cable TV box. It acts like a remote control for the cable TV box. If you connect a cable TV box to this unit, you also need to attach the IR Blaster so this unit can control the channels on the cable TV box. Setting the IR Blaster Place the IR Blaster in front of the signal sensor of the cable TV box. W If necessary, use the double sided adhesive tape (included) to V Read the cable TV box operating secure the IR Blaster to a flat surface. instructions regarding positioning of the signal sensor. X e.g. Television stand surface Y If you peel off the adhesive tape, the surface may become damaged. Once you have confirmed the cable TV box is operating correctly, secure it by attaching the adhesive tape. U Cable TV box