Panasonic DIGA DMR-E85H User manual

Operating Instructions
DVD Video Recorder
Model No. DMR-E85H
HARD DISK DRIVE
Web Site: http://www.panasonic-europe.com
Dear customer
Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum
performance and safety, please read these
instructions carefully.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this
product, please read these instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
[Note]
“EB” on the packaging indicates the United
Kingdom.
Region number supported by
this unit
Region numbers are allocated to DVD players
and software according to where they are sold.
≥The region number of this unit is “2”.
≥The unit will play DVDs marked with labels
containing “2” or “ALL”.
Example:
2ALL 35
2
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≥For your safety, be sure not to connect or handle the equipment
with wet hands.
≥Your attention is drawn to the fact that the recording pre-recorded
tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material may
infringe copyright laws.
Caution for AC Mains Lead
(For United Kingdom)
(“EB” area code model only)
For your safety, please read the following text carefully.
This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for
your safety and convenience.
A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug.
Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the
replacement fuse has a rating of 5-ampere and that it is approved by
ASTA or BSI to BS1362.
Check for the ASTA mark Ïor the BSI mark Ì on the body of the
fuse.
If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is
refitted when the fuse is replaced.
If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a
replacement cover is obtained.
A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local dealer.
If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as stated
below.
If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician.
IMPORTANT
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the
following code:
Blue: Neutral, Brown: Live.
As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings
identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal
which is marked with the letter N or coloured Black or Blue.
The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal
which is marked with the letter L or coloured Brown or Red.
WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE
EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE
LETTER E, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL ÓOR COLOURED
GREEN OR GREEN/YELLOW.
THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF—KEEP DRY.
Before use
Remove the connector cover.
How to replace the fuse
The location of the fuse differ according to the type of AC mains plug
(figures A and B). Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and follow the
instructions below.
Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug.
1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.
2. Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover.
CAUTION!
THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR
PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE
SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS
RADIATION EXPOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR
PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS
TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT
NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES,
SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.
CAUTION!
≥DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE,
BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE.
ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO
OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY
OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE
VENTILATION VENTS.
≥DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION OPENINGS
WITH NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND
SIMILAR ITEMS.
≥DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS
LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE UNIT.
≥DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY
FRIENDLY MANNER.
THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN MODERATE CLIMATES.
(➡page 47, Specifications—Others)
This product may receive radio interference caused by mobile
telephones during use. If such interference is apparent, please
increase separation between the product and the mobile
telephone.
The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and
easily accessible or the mains plug or an appliance coupler shall
remain readily operable.
R - AUDIO- L
VIDEO
PR
S-VIDEO
R - AUDIO- L
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
OPTICAL
OUT
AV4 IN
RF IN
RF OUT
DIGITALAUDIO OUT
(PCM/BITSTREAM)
COMPONENT
VIDEOOUT
(NTSC:480P/480I,
PAL:576P/576I)
PB
Y
AV1 (TV)
AV2 (DECODER/EXT)
AC IN (Back of product)
RQLS0233
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.
AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURETO BEAM.
DANGER
(FDA 21 CFR)
(IEC60825-1)
VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.
AVOID EXPOSURETO BEAM.
CAUTION
RAYONNEMENT LASER VISIBLE ET INVISIBLE EN CAS D’OUVERTURE.
EXPOSITION DANGEREUSE AU FAISCEAU.
ATTENTION
SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING.
UNDGÅ UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅLING.
ADVARSEL
AVATTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA NÄKYVÄÄ JA NÄKYMÄTÖN
LASERSÄTEILYLLE. ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN.
VARO!
SYNLIG OCH OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL
ÄR ÖPPNAD. BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN.
VARNING
SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING NÅR DEKSEL ÅPNES.
UNNGÅ EKSPONERING FOR STRÅLEN.
ADVARSEL
SICHTBARE UND UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG,WENN ABDECKUNG
GEÖFFNET. NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN.
VORSICHT
(Inside of product)
CAUTION!
IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR
THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE
SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND
DISPOSED OF SAFELY.
THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK
IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13-
AMPERE SOCKET.
Fuse cover
Figure A Figure B
Figure A Figure B
Fuse
(5 ampere)
Fuse
(5 ampere)
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Table of contents
Caution for AC Mains Lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Useful features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
The remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Control reference guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
STEP 1 Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
STEP 2 Channel reception settings. . . . . . . . . . . 11
STEP 3 Set up to match your television and
remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
To enjoy progressive video. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
HDD and Disc information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Recording television programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Recording modes and approximate recording times . . . . . . . . 19
Direct TV Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Playing while you are recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Flexible Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Recording from an external equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Using VIDEO Plus+ number to make timer recordings . . . . . . 21
Manually programming timer recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
To record programmes from satellite receiver
by RGB signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Check, change or delete a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Linked timer recordings with external equipment (EXT LINK) . . 23
Playing discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Operations during play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Editing operations during play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Changing audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Using menus to play MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Using on-screen menus and Status messages. . 28
On-screen menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Status messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Editing titles/chapters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Editing titles/chapters and playing chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Title operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Chapter operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Creating, editing and playing play lists. . . . . . . . 32
Creating play lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Editing and playing play lists/chapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Play list operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Chapter operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Entering text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Transferring (dubbing) titles or play lists . . . . . . 35
One Touch Transfer (dubbing) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Transferring (dubbing) using the transferring (dubbing) list . . . 36
Transferring (dubbing) a finalized DVD-R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
FUNCTIONS window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
DISC MANAGEMENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Disc Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Disc Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Format Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Top Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Auto-Play Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Finalize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Changing the unit’s settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Common procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Summary of settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
TV System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Clock settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Child Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Frequently asked questions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back cover
This DVD Video recorder records high quality images to
rapid random access capable capable HDD (Hard disk drive)
and DVD-RAM. This has resulted in many new features that
out perform older tape formats. The following information
summarizes a few of these features.
Instant recording
You no longer need to search for empty disc space. By
pressing the recording button, the unit finds available
recording space and begins recording right away. There is no
need to worry about overwriting already recorded content.
HDD recording
You can keep on recording your favorite programmes to an
internal HDD that is able to record up to 142 hours [EP (8
Hour) mode].
You can also high speed transfer (dub) your favorite
programmes to DVD-RAM or DVD-R and create a backup
disc.
Instant play
There is no need to rewind or search forward. Direct
Navigator guides you to the beginning of the recorded video
immediately.
Getting started
Recording
Playing back
Editing
Transfer (Dubbing)
Convenient functions
Reference
Useful features
Chasing playback
There is no need to wait until
recording is complete. Without
stopping recording, you can play the
video currently being recorded from
its beginning.
Simultaneous Recording
and Playback
While recording, you can play
another video programme that was
recorded previously.
Time Slip
During play and also while recording,
you can jump to the scene you wish
to view by specifying the skip time.
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Accessories
∫Sales and Support Information
Customer Care Centre
≥For UK customers: 08705 357357
≥For Republic of Ireland customers: 01 289 8333
≥Visit our website for product information
≥E-mail: [email protected].uk
Direct Sales at Panasonic UK
≥Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease
and confidence by phoning our Customer Care Centre Monday-
Friday 9:00am-5:30pm. (Excluding public holidays)
≥Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application
at www.panasonic.co.uk
≥Most major credit and debit cards accepted.
≥All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided
directly by Panasonic UK Ltd.
≥It couldn’t be simpler!
≥Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for a wide
range of finished products, take a browse on our website for further
details.
∫Batteries
≥Insert so the poles (iand j) match those in the remote control.
≥Do not use rechargeable type batteries.
≥Do not mix old and new batteries.
≥Do not use different types at the same time.
≥Do not heat or expose to flame.
≥Do not take apart or short circuit.
≥Do not attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.
≥Do not use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.
Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can
damage items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire.
Remove if the remote control is not going to be used for a long
period of time. Store in a cool, dark place.
[Note]
If you cannot operate the unit or television using the remote control
after changing the batteries, please re-enter the codes (➡page 15).
∫Use
Please check and identify the supplied accessories.
Use numbers when asking for replacement parts.
∏∏ ∏ ∏∏
1 Remote control
(EUR7721KJ0)
1 AC mains lead
(RJA0053-3X or RJA0044-3C)
≥For use with this unit only. Do not
use it with other equipment.
1 RF coaxial lead
(VJA1089 or
K1TWACC00001)
2 Batteries
for remote control
1 Audio/video cable
(K2KA6CA00001)
The remote control
R6, LR6, AA, UM-3
30˚
20˚
30˚
20˚
Remote control signal sensor
7 m directly in front of the unit
The manufacturer accepts no responsibility and offers no compensation for loss of recorded or edited material due to a problem
with the unit or recordable media, and accepts no responsibility and offers no compensation for any subsequent damage caused by
such loss.
Examples of causes of such losses are
≥A disc recorded and edited with this unit is played in a DVD recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another company.
≥A disc used as described above and then played again in this unit.
≥A disc recorded and edited with a DVD recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another company is played in this unit.
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Control reference guide
Rear panel terminals (➡page 7, 8)
Remote control
VOLUME
CH
DIRECT TV REC
DVD
TV
AV
123
456
78
0
9
MANUAL SKIP
VIDEO Plus+
CH
CANCEL INPUT SELECT
SKIP
STOP PAU SE PLAY/x1.3
SLOW/SEARCH
FUNCTIONS
ENTER
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
TOP MENU
RETURN
SUB MENU
CREATE
CHAPTER
TIMER
EXT LINK
PROG/CHECK
REC MODEERASE REC
AUDIO
TIME SLIP
STATUS
DISPLAY
F
A B C
DUBBING
HDD DVD
DRIVE SELECT
Turn the unit on (➡page 11, 12)
Direct TV recording (➡page 19)
Select channels and title numbers etc./
Enter numbers
Cancel
Basic operations for recording and play
Show Top menu/Direct Navigator (➡page 24, 30)
Show on-screen menu (➡page 28)
Show timer recording programme screen (➡page 22)
Erase items (➡page 26)
Programme recording standby/release
(➡page 21, 22)
Show sub menu (➡page 30)
Linked timer recordings with external equipment
(➡page 23)
Manual tuning operation (➡page 44)
Television operations (➡page 15)
Channel select (➡page 18)
Show VIDEO Plus+ screen (➡page 21)
Skip 30 seconds forward (➡page 25)
Show FUNCTIONS window (➡page 38)
Selection/Enter, Frame-by-frame (➡page 11, 25)
Return to previous screen
Show status messages (➡page 29)
Start recording (➡page 18)
Select audio (➡page 26)
Change recording mode (➡page 18)
Input select (AV1, AV2, AV3 or AV4) (➡page 20)
Skip the specified time/Display the television image
as a picture-in-picture (➡page 19, 25)
Create chapter (➡page 26)
Select drive (➡page 18, 24)
One touch transfer (dubbing) (➡page 36)
Main unit
PULL OPEN
OPEN/CLOSE
REC
/ x 1.3
TIME SLIP
CH
AV3 S-VIDEO IN VIDEO IN AUDIO IN R L/MONO
TIME SLIP
DRIVE SELECT
HDD DVD
HDD DVD
Connection for camcorder etc.
(➡page 20)
Disc tray (➡page 18, 24) Start recording (➡page 18)
Remote control signal sensor
Display (➡below)
Stop (➡page 18, 25)
Open/close disc tray (➡page 18, 24)
Time Slip indicator (➡page 19)
Skip the specified time/Display the television image
as a picture-in-picture (➡page 19, 25)
Skip/Slow/Search
(➡page 25)
Channel select (➡page 18)
Lights when the HDD or DVD
drive is selected
Start play
(➡page 24)
Select drive (➡page 18, 24)
Standby/on switch (
Í
/I) (➡page 11, 12)
Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice
versa. In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small
amount of power.
The unit’s display
HDD
EXT Link
XP
SP
LP
EP
REC
PLAY
DVD
VCD .MIX
R
-AM
REC
PLAY
EXT Link
REC
PLAY
DVD
EXT Link
REC
PLAY
EXT Link
REC
PLAY
Recording mode
Timer recording indicator
Main display section
Linked timer recordings
with external equipment
indicator
Disc type
Recording Playback Recording/Playback
D.MIX (multi-channel DVD-Audio only)
When lit: down-mixed audio is played.
When off: the disc prevents down-mixing so
on the two front channels can be
played.
HDD indicator
Transferring (dubbing) in progress indicator
e.g.,
[HDD]
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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.
∫Recommended connection for your television
≥If your television does not have one of the terminals mentioned above, connect with the RF sockets only (➡page 9). However, when using
this connection, picture received from a satellite receiver may not be clear, therefore we do not recommend it.
Q Link functions
Q Link offers a range of convenient functions (For further details ➡page 49). Make sure to connect a fully wired 21-pin Scart lead to the
television if using the Q Link function.
The following systems from other manufacturers have similar function to Q Link from Panasonic. For details, refer to your television’s operating
instructions or consult your dealer.
≥Q Link (registered trademark of Panasonic)
≥DATA LOGIC (registered trademark of Metz)
≥Easy Link (registered trademark of Philips)
≥Megalogic (registered trademark of Grundig)
≥SMARTLINK (registered trademark of Sony)
∫Examples of equipment you can connect to this unit’s terminals
∫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.
What kind of input terminal does your television have? Required
cable(s)
Page No. for
connections
Page No. for TV
settings
Scart Highly recommended connection.
≥You can enjoy high-quality RGB video from this
unit by connecting to an RGB compatible
television.
≥If your television has the Q Link feature, you can
use a variety of useful functions.
Fully wired 21-
pin Scart lead ➡7
➡12
≥If it’s a Q Link
television ➡11
Component
video
These terminals provide a purer picture than the S-
Video terminal.
≥If your television is compatible with progressive
scan, you can enjoy high-quality progressive video.
If you have a progressive compatible CRT
television, we cannot recommend this connection
as some flickering may occur.
3 video cables ➡8➡12
S-Video This terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the
video terminal. S-Video cable ➡8➡12
Audio/Video The most basic connection. Audio/Video
cable (included) ➡8➡12
AV IN
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
S-VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
R L
VIDEO IN
Before moving the unit, ensure the disc tray is
empty.
Failure to do so will risk severely damaging the disc and
the unit.
Television
Video cassette recorder
Camcorder
This unit
Amplifier
To AV3 input terminals (front) (➡page 20)To AV2 or AV4 input terminals (rear)
From AV1, AUDIO/VIDEO OUT or
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals
Decoder or satellite/
digital receiver
From AUDIO OUT terminals or
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal
Television
This unit
VCR
Te lev i s i on
VCR
This unit
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≥When there is no 21-pin Scart terminal on the television (➡page 8)
≥Change the “AV2 Input” setting to match the output from a satellite receiver and set the “AV2 Connection” setting to “Normal” in the SETUP
menu (➡page 43) after tuning is completed (➡page 11, 12).
∫To view satellite programmes
Press [INPUT SELECT] to select the input channel “A2” for the satellite receiver or put this unit in standby mode.
∫RGB
This refers to the three primary colours of light, red (R), green (G), and blue (B) and also the method of producing video that uses them. By
dividing the video signal into the three colours for transmission, noise is reduced for even higher quality images.
Connecting a television with 21-pin Scart terminal and Satellite receiver
R - AUDIO - L
VIDEO
PR
S-VIDEO
R - AUDIO - L
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
OPTICAL
OUT
AV4 I N
RF IN
RF OUT
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(PCM/BITSTREAM)
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
(PROGRESSIVE/
INTERLACE)
PB
Y
AV1 (TV)
AV2 (DECODER/EXT)
AC IN
AV IN VHF/UHF
RF IN
DVD/VCR
2
3
1
14
4
To the
aerial
Aerial
lead
Cooling fan
RF coaxial lead
AC mains lead
Connect only after all other
connections are complete.
To household mains socket
(AC 220–240 V, 50 Hz)
Fully wired 21-pin
Scart lead
Fully wired 21-pin
Scart lead
AV1 terminal
If your television is equipped with RGB input
capability, by connecting with a fully wired 21-pin
Scart lead you can see video using RGB output on
this unit (➡below).
To output in RGB select “RGB (without component)”
from “AV1 Output” in the SETUP menu (➡page 43).
Television’s
rear panel
Satellite receiver’s rear panel
This unit’s rear panel
indicates included accessories.
indicates accessories not included.
are required connections. Connect in the numbered order.
BE SURE TO READ THE CAUTION FOR THE AC MAINS
LEAD ON PAGE 2 BEFORE CONNECTION.
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Getting started
STEP 1 Connection
Connecting to the television using the 21-pin Scart leads (➡page 7)
∫Component video output
Component signal outputs the colour difference signals (PB/PR) and luminance signal (Y) separately in order to achieve high fidelity in
reproducing colours. If the television is compatible with progressive output, a high quality picture can be output because this unit’s component
video output terminal outputs a progressive output signal (➡page 48).
For progressive output (➡page 14)
Connecting a television with AUDIO/VIDEO, S-VIDEO or COMPONENT VIDEO
terminals and VCR
R - AUDIO - L
VIDEO
PR
S-VIDEO
R - AUDIO - L
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
OPTICAL
OUT
AV4 I N
RF IN
RF OUT
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(PCM/BITSTREAM)
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
(PROGRESSIVE/
INTERLACE)
PB
Y
AV1 (TV)
AV2 (DECODER/EXT)
AC IN
VHF/UHF
RF IN
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
S-VIDEO IN
VHF/UHF
RF IN
AUDIO IN
R L
VIDEO IN
R L
AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT
2 134
14
To the aerial
Splitter
Video cable
Aerial
lead
Cooling fan
RF coaxial lead
Audio/Video cable
To household mains socket
(AC 220–240 V, 50 Hz)
You can also connect with the AV2 terminal
on this unit using the 21-pin Scart lead.
S-Video
cable
Audio/Video cable
Red White Yellow
Red White Yellow
Red White Yellow
Red White Yellow
When making this connection, ensure you
connect the audio cables to the corresponding
audio input terminals on the television.
Television’s
rear panel
VCR’s rear panel
indicates included accessories.
indicates accessories not included.
are required connections. Connect in the numbered order.
S-VIDEO OUT terminal
The S-VIDEO OUT terminal achieves a more
vivid picture than the VIDEO OUT terminal.
(Actual results depend on the television.)
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal
These terminals can be used for either interlace or
progressive output and provide a purer picture than the
S-VIDEO OUT terminal (➡below).
≥Connect to terminals of the same colour.
Use a splitter if
you also want
to connect the
aerial to your
VCR.
This unit’s rear panel
AC mains lead
Connect only after all other
connections are complete.
BE SURE TO READ THE CAUTION FOR THE AC MAINS
LEAD ON PAGE 2 BEFORE CONNECTION.
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RQT7458
Getting started
Connect in the numbered order. If you do not have a Satellite receiver, connect the aerial to RF IN socket of this unit and skip step 3.
Connecting a television with RF socket only and Satellite receiver
R - AUDIO - L
VIDEO
PR
S-VIDEO
R - AUDIO - L
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
OPTICAL
OUT
AV4 I N
RF IN
RF OUT
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(PCM/BITSTREAM)
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
(PROGRESSIVE/
INTERLACE)
PB
Y
AV1 (TV)
AV2 (DECODER/EXT)
AC IN
VHF/UHF
RF IN
RF OUT
RF IN
1
2
3
4
To the
aerial
Aerial
lead
Cooling fan
RF coaxial lead
To household mains socket
(AC 220–240 V, 50 Hz)
RF coaxial lead
Television’s
rear panel
Satellite receiver’s rear panel
indicates included accessories.
indicates accessories not included.
This unit’s rear panel
AC mains lead
Connect only after all other
connections are complete.
BE SURE TO READ THE CAUTION FOR THE AC MAINS
LEAD ON PAGE 2 BEFORE CONNECTION.
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RQT7458
Getting started
STEP 1 Connection
≥Decoder here means the device used to decode scrambled broadcasts (Pay TV).
≥Change the “AV2 Input” and “AV2 Connection” settings in the SETUP menu to match the connected equipment (➡page 43) after tuning is
completed (➡page 11, 12).
∫To enjoy multi-channel surround sound on
DVD-Video
Connect an amplifier with Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG decoders
using an optical digital audio cable and change the settings in
“Digital Audio Output” (➡page 42) after tuning is completed
(➡page 11, 12).
≥You cannot use DTS Digital Surround decoders not suited to
DVD.
≥Even if using this connection, output will be only 2 channels when
playing DVD-Audio.
∫Connection to a stereo amplifier
Connecting a digital receiver or decoder
PR
RF IN
RF OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
(PROGRESSIVE/
INTERLACE)
PB
Y
AV1 (TV)
AV2 (DECODER/EXT)
AV OUT
21-pin Scart lead
This unit’s
rear panel
Digital receiver or decoder’s
rear panel
Connecting an amplifier or system component
R - AUDIO -
R - AUDIO -
OPTICAL
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(PCM/BITSTREAM)
AC IN
OPTICAL IN
Optical digital audio cable
Do not bend this cable sharply.
Insert fully, with this side facing up.
This unit’s rear panel
Amplifier’s rear panel
R - AUDIO - L
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
R - AUDIO - L
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
OPTICAL
OUT
AV4 I N
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(PCM/BITSTREAM)
AUDIO IN
R L
Audio cable
Red White
Red White
This unit’s rear panel
Amplifier’s rear panel
Do not place the unit on
amplifiers or equipment
that may become hot.
The heat can damage the unit.
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