Toshiba SD-V395 Service Manual - Page 6

Connections CATV (CABLE TV) connections Many cable companies offer services permitting reception of extra channels including pay or subscription channels. This DVD/VCR has an extended tuning range and can be tuned to most cable channels without using a cable company supplied converter box, except for those premium channels which are intentionally scrambled. If you subscribe to a premium channel which is scrambled, you must have a descrambler box for proper reception. 1 Incoming Cable DVD/VCR IN (ANT) OUT (TV) TV VHF/UHF IN (ANT) Allows: * Recording of nonscrambled channels. * Use of the programmable timer. * Recording of one channel while watching another. 2 Converter/ Descrambler Incoming Cable DVD/VCR IN (ANT) OUT (TV) TV VHF/UHF IN (ANT) Allows: * Recording of channels through the converter box (scrambled and unscrambled). * Using the programmable timer to record only the channel selected at the converter box. Prevents: * Recording one channel while watching another. * Using the DVD/VCR tuner to select channels. Note: To record from converter/descrambler, DVD/VCR tuner must be tuned to the converter output channel, usually channel 3 or 4. 3 Incoming Cable DVD/VCR IN (ANT) OUT (TV) Converter/Descrambler TV VHF/UHF IN (ANT) Allows: * Recording of nonscrambled channels. * Use of the programmable timer. * Recording an unscrambled channel while watching any channel selected at the converter box. Prevents: Recording scrambled channels. Note: If you are playing a tape or using the tuner built into the DVD/VCR, the converter must be set to the video channel output of the DVD/VCR (either 3 or 4). Note: Whenever a Converter/Descrambler box is placed before the DVD/VCR, you must tune the DVD/VCR to the output of the Converter/Descrambler box, usually channel 3 or 4. 16 Connections Connecting to a TV Connect the DVD/VCR to your TV. Note: This method transports VHS and DVD-video signals. For enhanced DVD-video performance, we recommend you also connect the S-video or ColorStream® component video outputs to your TV/monitor. (See page 19.) Connecting to a TV Signal flow To wall outlet (yellow) (red) (white) To ANALOG AUDIO OUT To VIDEO OUT Audio/video cable (supplied) To video input (yellow) To audio inputs (red) (white) TV or monitor with audio/video inputs Notes: • Refer to the owner's manual of the connected TV as well. • When you connect the DVD/VCR to your TV, be sure to turn off the power and unplug both units from the wall outlet before making any connections. • If your television set has one audio input, connect the left and right audio outputs of the DVD/VCR to a Y cable adapter (not supplied) and then connect to your TV. • Connect the DVD/VCR directly to your TV. If you connect the DVD/VCR to a VCR, TV/VCR combination or video selector, the playback picture may be distorted as DVD video discs are copy protected. 18 IMPORTANT: Make sure the TV/CATV menu option is set to the "CATV" mode. This DVD/VCR cannot receive scrambled programs since it does not contain a descrambler. In order to receive scrambled programs, your existing descrambler must be used. Descrambler boxes are available from cable companies. Consult your local cable company for more information concerning connection to their descrambler equipment. There are many ways to connect your DVD/VCR to a cable system. Below are six common methods of connection. 4 Splitter DVD/VCR TV IN (ANT) Incoming Cable Converter/Descrambler OUT (TV) A/B Switch A B VHF/UHF IN (ANT) Allows: * Recording of one channel while watching another. * Using the programmable timer to record only the channel selected at the converter box. * Recording of all channels through the converter box. Prevents: * Watching scrambled channels while recording another channel. * Using the DVD/VCR tuner to select channels. 5 Splitter Incoming Cable DVD/VCR Converter/Descrambler IN (ANT) OUT (TV) A/B Switch A B TV VHF/UHF IN (ANT) Allows: * Recording of nonscrambled channels. * Recording of one channel while watching another. * Watching premium channels through the converter while recording nonscrambled channels. * Using the programmable timer. Prevents: Recording scrambled channels. DVD/VCR 6 Converter/Descrambler Splitter IN (ANT) OUT (TV) Converter/Descrambler Incoming Cable A/B Switch A B TV VHF/UHF IN (ANT) Allows: * Recording of all channels through the converter box. * Recording a scrambled or unscrambled channel while watching another (scrambled or unscrambled) channel. * Using the programmable timer to record only the channel selected at the converter box. Prevents: Using the DVD/VCR tuner to select channels. 17 S-video output/input An S-Video connection is superior to Video (Yellow) output. Use this method for DVD playback when the connected television has SVideo input, and does not have component video inputs. Component video outputs/inputs PROGRESSIVE outputs/inputs Some TVs or monitors are equipped with component video inputs that are capable of reproducing a progressively scanned video signal. Connecting to these inputs allows you to view the highest quality pictures with less flicker. INTERLACED outputs/inputs Some TVs or monitors are equipped with component video inputs. Connecting to these inputs allows you to enjoy the highest quality DVD picture playback. Notes: • Actual labels for component video inputs may vary depending on the TV manufacturer. (ex. Y, R-Y, B-Y or Y, CB, CR) • In some TVs or monitors, the color levels of the playback picture may be reduced slightly or the tint may change. In such a case, adjust the TV or monitor for optimum performance. Connecting to an audio system and TV equipped with S-video input/component video inputs Note: The S-video output and component video output transports the DVD-video signal exclusively and will deliver enhanced DVD video picture performance. Signal flow (white) To ANALOG AUDIO OUT (red) To SVIDEO OUT To PR/CR VIDEO OUT To PB/CB VIDEO OUT To wall outlet To Y VIDEO OUT When you make this connection, set the S-VIDEO/ COMPONENT Video selector switch to the desired position. And also you must select the corresponding video input on your TV. Component video cable (not supplied) To Y video input To PB/CB video input Audio cable (not supplied) To audio inputs of the amplifier (red) (white) To PR/CR video input To S-video input S-video cable (not supplied) If you connect the DVD/VCR to your TV with the DVD OUT jacks, select the corresponding video input on your television to watch DVD video discs. TV or monitor with ColorStream® component video inputs Audio system Notes: • Refer to the owner's manual of the connected equipment as well. • When you connect the DVD/VCR to other equipment, be sure to turn off the power and unplug all of the equipment from the wall outlet before making any connections. • If you place the DVD/VCR near a tuner or radio, the radio broadcast sound might be distorted. In this case, place the DVD/ VCR away from the tuner and radio. • The output sound of the DVD/VCR has a wide dynamic range. Be sure to adjust the receiver's volume to a moderate listening level. Otherwise, the speakers may be damaged by a sudden high volume sound. • Turn off the amplifier before you connect or disconnect the DVD/VCR's power cord. If you leave the amplifier power on, the speakers may be damaged. • When connecting to a TV using the Video or S-video jack, make sure that the Progressive indicator on the display window is not lit. If it is lit, the Video and S-video outputs do not feed the correct signals and you cannot see any picture. To turn off the Progressive indicator, Select PROGRESSIVE scan Off (see page 67). 19 Connections Connections