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Setting Menus
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Video Menu
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW DVD-V 
-RW(VR)
PictureSet picture mode.
Normal: Default setting
Cinema:   Mellows movies, enhances detail in dark scenes.
DNR (Digital Noise Reduction)“On” reduces noise and picture degradation.
Progressive [Only when you have selected “480p” in 
“TV Type” (➔ 46)]
Select “On” to enable progressive output.
Select “Off ” if the picture is stretched horizontally.
When progressive output on, you cannot use the TV’s closed 
captions, but you can use this unit’s closed captions. Go to this 
unit’s Setup menu to turn on closed captions. (➔ 35).
Transfer [Only when you have selected “On” in 
“Progressive” (➔ above)]
Select the method of conversion for progressive output to suit the 
type of material being played.
Auto1 (normal): Film and video contents are detected 
automatically and converted properly.
Auto2: When using “Auto1” and video content is 
distorted as shown below.
Line-in NR (Only when IN1 or IN2 is selected)Reduces video tape noise during recording. Depending on the video 
signal, jittering may occur.
On: Noise reduction works for any video input.
Off: Noise reduction is off. Select when you want to record 
input as is.
Audio Menu
RAM -R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RW DVD-V 
-RW(VR)
V. Surround Sound (Dolby Digital with 2.0 or over 
channels only)
This function does not work for SAP recordings.
Enjoy a surround-sound effect if you are using 2 front speakers 
(L/R) only.
Turn off if it causes distortion.
Natural / Emphasis / Off 
Dialog Enhancer (Dolby Digital, 3-channel or over 
only, including a center channel)
When “On”, the volume of the center channel is raised to make 
dialogue easier to hear.
Other Menu
Signal meterAllows you to check the strength of the digital broadcast signal.
Only the strength of the digital broadcast received through the 
antenna is displayed accurately.
PositionChange where this menu screen appears on your TV. •
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Accessing the Setup menu
With the unit stopped
 
 e, r to select a menu 
then q to go to the item list.
Setup
Channel
Setup
Disc
Video
Audio
Display
TV ScreenChannel Settings
Closed Caption
Audio Language Setting Channel Settings
Signal Source (Antenna / RF IN)Set Channels Automatically
TAB
ENTER SELECT
RETURN
Cable
Menus Items Options
 e, r to select an item to change 
then 
 e, r to select an option 
then 
Some options require different operations; 
follow the on-screen prompts. –
 Notes
Changed settings remain intact even when switching the unit to 
standby.
 Tips
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN]. Even if you have changed an option, the change is 
not activated until you press [ENTER].
To exit the screen
Press [SETUP]. •
Summary of Settings
All factory default settings are indicated with 
“Underlined” text.
Channel
Signal Source (Antenna / RF IN)Select to suit the type of antenna you are using.
[Antenna] [Cable]
Set Channels Automatically
Channel Settings (➔ 46)
Closed Caption (➔ 35)
[Set]:  Choose whether to show closed captions.
[Analog]:  Settings for closed captions in analog broadcasts.
[Digital]:  Settings for closed captions in digital broadcasts.
[Digital Setting]:  Detailed settings for closed captions.
[CC reset]:   Resets settings for closed captions.
For details (➔ 35, Setting the Closed Caption) •
Audio Language SettingSelect the preferred digital broadcast language.
[English] [French] [Spanish]
Setup
Off TimerSelect how long the unit remains on when it is not being used.
[2 Hours] [6 Hours] [Off]
Remote Control Code (➔ 55)[Set Code 1] [Set Code 2] [Set Code 3]
Clock SettingsPress [ENTER] to show the following settings.
Set Clock Automatically (➔ 47)
Set Clock Manually (➔ 45)
Set the time change dates for DST (➔ 45)
Set the beginning and end dates for DST. 
Adjust Time Zone (➔ 47)This corrects the time set in Auto Clock Setting.
The status is not displayed on the Setup menu when the Auto 
Clock Setting is not set.
[–1] [0] [1]
Quick Start1 Sec. Quick Start for Recording on DVD-RAM.
From the power off state, recording on DVD-RAM starts about 
1 second after first pressing [^ DVD POWER] and then 
sequentially pressing [* REC] (Quick Start Mode).
Power consumption is also higher when the unit is turned off if this 
is set to “On”.
[On] [Off]
Restore Default SettingsThis returns Setup menus to default settings, except for the clock, 
channel settings, ratings level, closed caption, and on-screen 
language.
[Yes] [No]
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Setting Menus
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Language code list Enter the code with the numbered buttons.
Abkhazian: 6566
Afar: 6565
Afrikaans: 6570
Albanian: 8381
Ameharic: 6577
Arabic: 6582
Armenian: 7289
Assamese: 6583
Aymara: 6589
Azerbaijani: 6590
Bashkir: 6665
Basque: 6985
Bengali; Bangla: 6678
Bhutani: 6890
Bihari: 6672
Breton: 6682
Bulgarian: 6671
Burmese: 7789
Byelorussian: 6669
Cambodian: 7577
Catalan: 6765Chinese: 9072
Corsican: 6779
Croatian: 7282
Czech: 6783
Danish: 6865
Dutch: 7876
English: 6978
Esperanto: 6979
Estonian: 6984
Faroese: 7079
Fiji: 7074
Finnish: 7073
French: 7082
Frisian: 7089
Galician: 7176
Georgian: 7565
German: 6869
Greek: 6976
Greenlandic: 7576
Guarani: 7178
Gujarati: 7185Hausa: 7265
Hebrew: 7387
Hindi: 7273
Hungarian: 7285
Icelandic: 7383
Indonesian: 7378
Interlingua: 7365
Irish: 7165
Italian: 7384
Japanese: 7465
Javanese: 7487
Kannada: 7578
Kashmiri: 7583
Kazakh: 7575
Kirghiz: 7589
Korean: 7579
Kurdish: 7585
Laotian: 7679
Latin: 7665
Latvian, Lettish: 7686
Lingala: 7678Lithuanian: 7684
Macedonian: 7775
Malagasy: 7771
Malay: 7783
Malayalam: 7776
Maltese: 7784
Maori: 7773
Marathi: 7782
Moldavian: 7779
Mongolian: 7778
Nauru: 7865
Nepali: 7869
Norwegian: 7879
Oriya: 7982
Pashto,Pushto: 8083
Persian: 7065
Polish: 8076
Portuguese: 8084
Punjabi: 8065
Quechua: 8185Rhaeto-Romance:
8277
Romanian: 8279
Russian: 8285
Samoan: 8377
Sanskrit: 8365
Scots Gaelic: 7168
Serbian: 8382
Serbo-Croatian: 8372
Shona: 8378
Sindhi: 8368
Singhalese: 8373
Slovak: 8375
Slovenian: 8376
Somali: 8379
Spanish: 6983
Sundanese: 8385
Swahili: 8387
Swedish: 8386
Tagalog: 8476
Tajik: 8471Tamil: 8465
Tatar: 8484
Telugu: 8469
Thai: 8472
Tibetan: 6679
Tigrinya: 8473
Tonga: 8479
Turkish: 8482
Turkmen: 8475
Twi: 8487
Ukrainian: 8575
Urdu: 8582
Uzbek: 8590
Vietnamese: 8673
Volapük: 8679
Welsh: 6789
Wolof: 8779
Xhosa: 8872
Yiddish: 7473
Yoruba: 8979
Zulu: 9085
Disc
Settings for PlaybackPress [ENTER] to show the following settings.
RatingsSet a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play.
Follow the on-screen instructions. Enter a 4-digit password with 
the numbered buttons when the password screen is shown.
Do not forget your password.
Setting ratings (When level 8 is selected)
[8 No Limit]: All DVD-Video can be played.
[1] to [7]: Prohibits play of DVD-Video with corresponding 
ratings recorded on them.
[0 Lock All]: Prohibits play of all DVD-Video.
Changing ratings (When level 0 to 7 is selected)
[Unlock Recorder] [Change Password] [Change Level] 
[Temporary Unlock] •
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Audio Language[English] [French] [Spanish] [Original] [Other  ]
Subtitle Language[Automatic] [English] [French] [Spanish] [Other  ]
Menu Language[English] [French] [Spanish] [Other  ]
 Notes
DVD-V Choose the language for audio, subtitles and disc menus.
If a language which is not recorded is selected, or if languages are 
already fixed on the disc, the language set as the default on the disc 
will be played instead. 
[Original] The original language of each disc will be 
selected. 
[Other 
]This is the language code setting. Input a code 
number with the numbered buttons. (➔ below 
“Language code list”)
[Automatic] If the language selected for “Audio Language” 
is not available, subtitles of that language will 
automatically appear if available on the disc. 
Settings for RecordingPress [ENTER] to show the following setting.
Recording Time in EP ModeSelect the maximum number of hours for recording in EP mode.
[EP-Extended Play (6H)]:
You can record for 6 hours on an unused 4.7 GB disc.
[EP-Extended Play (8H)]:
You can record for 8 hours on an unused 4.7 GB disc.
Video
Still Mode (paused video)Select the type of picture shown when you pause play. (➔ 66, 
“Frame and field”)
[Automatic]
[Field] Select if jittering occurs when “Automatic” is selected.
[Frame] Select if you cannot see small text or fine patterns 
clearly when “Automatic” is selected.
Black Level ControlSelect “Normal”, “Lighter” or “Darker” to adjust the black level 
control to the desired setting for picture enhancement.
Press [ENTER] to show the following settings.
Input LevelAdjusts the black level of the input signal. 
[Lighter] [Darker]
Output Level (Composite/SVideo)Adjusts the black level of the output signal from the VIDEO OUT 
and S VIDEO OUT terminal. 
[Lighter] [Darker]
Output Level (Component)Adjusts the black level of the output signal from the 
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y/PB/PR) terminals. 
[Lighter] [Normal] [Darker]
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Audio
Dynamic Range CompressionDVD-V (Dolby Digital only)
Change the dynamic range (➔ 66) for easier listening in low 
volume.
[On] [Off]
Multi-channel TV Sound (Analog)
-R -R DL -RW(V) +R +R DL +RWSelect whether to record the main or secondary audio program 
(SAP) when recording to these discs. (You cannot select the audio 
type on the unit when recording from an external device. Select it 
on the external device.)
[Main] [Secondary Audio Program (SAP)]
Digital Audio OutputChange the settings when you have connected equipment through 
the unit’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal (➔ 43).
Press [ENTER] to show the following settings.
PCM Down ConversionSelect how to output audio with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz 
or 88.2 kHz.
Signals are converted to 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz despite the settings 
if the signals have a sampling frequency of over 96 kHz or 88.2 
kHz, or the disc has copy protection.
[On] Signals are converted to 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz. (Choose 
when the connected equipment cannot process signals 
with sampling frequency of 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz.)
[Off] Signals are output as 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz. (Choose 
when the connected equipment can process signals with 
sampling frequency of 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz.)
Dolby Digital *Choose whether to output by “Bitstream”, 
which processes Dolby Digital signals on other 
connected equipment, or to convert the signals to 
“PCM (2ch)” on the unit before output. 
[Bitstream] When you have connected the unit to equipment 
displaying the Dolby Digital logo.
[PCM] When you have connected the unit to equipment 
that doesn’t have Dolby Digital logo.
DTS *Choose whether to output by “Bitstream”, 
which processes DTS signals on other 
connected equipment, or to convert the signals 
to “PCM (2ch)” on the unit before output. 
[Bitstream] When you have connected the unit to a piece of 
equipment displaying the DTS logo. 
[PCM] When you have connected the unit to a piece of 
equipment that doesn’t have DTS logo.
Select Audio Channel For DV InputYou can select the kind of audio when recording from the unit’s DV 
IN terminal (➔ 23).
[Stereo 1] Records audio (L1, R1)
[Stereo 2] Records added audio such as narration (L2, R2) 
subsequent to original recording.
[Mix] Records both Stereo 1 and Stereo 2.
* Incorrect settings can cause noise to be output which can be  
  harmful to your ears and speakers, and audio will not be recorded  
  properly on media such as mini discs.
Display
Status MessagesChoose whether to show status messages automatically or not.
[Automatic] [Off]
On-screen LanguageChoose the language for these menus and the on-screen 
messages.
[English] [Español] [Français]
Black Background (Analog)Select whether to show the black background, normally shown 
when TV reception is poor.
[On] [Off]
Front DisplayChanges the brightness of the unit’s display.
[Bright]
[Dim]
[Automatic] The display turns dark during playback. When the unit 
is turned off, the unit’s display disappears. While using 
this mode the standby power consumption can be 
reduced.
Parental Rating (➔ 36)Enables you to limit viewing and recording of particular television 
programs. 
[U.S. TV Rating]: U.S. TV program ratings
[MPAA Rating]: U.S. movie ratings
[CELR Rating]: Canadian English ratings
[CFLR Rating]: Canadian French ratings
[Change Password]
For details (➔ 37, Parental Rating List) •
TV Screen
TV Type  (➔ 46)Choose the setting to suit your TV and preference. 
[Aspect 4:3 & 480i (interlace)] [Aspect 4:3 & 480p (progressive)]
[Aspect 16:9 & 480i (interlace)] [Aspect 16:9 & 480p (progressive)]
4:3 TV settings for DVD-VideoYou can select how to display the image on the TV when you 
watch 16:9 images (DVD-Video) on a 4:3 standard aspect TV 
(➔ 46).
[Pan and Scan (Stretch to fit)]:
Video recorded for a widescreen is played with the sides cut off if 
Pan & Scan was specified. If 16:9 software prohibits Pan & Scan, 
the image will appear in the letterbox style (with black bands 
above and below the picture) despite the setting here.
[Letterbox (Shrink to fit)]:
Video recorded for a widescreen is played in the letterbox style.
4:3 TV settings for DVD-RAMYou can select how to display the image on the TV when you 
watch 16:9 images (DVD-RAM) on a 4:3 standard aspect TV 
(➔ 46).
[4:3] Recordings are played as recorded. 
[Pan and Scan (Stretch to fit)] Video recorded for a widescreen is 
played with the sides cut off.
[Letterbox (Shrink to fit)] Video recorded for a widescreen is 
played in the letterbox style. 
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Setting Menus
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Setting the Closed Caption
Choose whether to show closed captions.
 
 Û, Ý to select “Channel”, then q.
 Û, Ý to select “Closed Caption”, 
then 
 Û, Ý to select “Set”, then 
 Û, Ý to select “On”, then 
Select “Off ” if you don’t want closed captions.
Settings for closed captions in analog 
broadcasts
Perform steps 1-5 of “Setting the Closed Caption”.
 Û, Ý to select “Analog”, then 
 Û

Ý to select the item, then

CC1-4:
Information related to picturesy
(Appears at bottom of screen)
T1-4: Textual information (Appears over 
entire screen)
Settings for closed captions in digital 
broadcasts
Perform steps 1-5 of “Setting the Closed Caption”.
 Û, Ý to select “Digital”, then 
 Û

Ý to select the item, then

[Primary]: Primary Language
[Secondary]: Secondary Language
[Service 3]: Service 3 Language
[Service 4]: Service 4 Language
[Service 5]: Service 5 Language
[Service 6]: Service 6 Language
Detailed settings for closed captions in 
digital broadcasts
Perform steps 1-5 of “Setting the Closed Caption”.
 Û, Ý to select “Digital Setting”, 
then 
 Û

Ý to select the item, then 
[Size]:  Text size
[Font]:  Text font
[Style]:  Text style (Raised, Depressed, etc.)
[Foreground]:  Color of text
[Fore Opacity]:  Opacity of text
[Background]:  Color of text box
[Back Opacity]:  Opacity of text box
[Outline]:  Outline color of text (Identify the 
setting options on the screen.)
8 Û

Ý to select the option, then 
Resets all settings for closed captions
Perform steps 1-5 of “Setting the Closed Caption”.
 Û

Ý to select “CC reset”, then 
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Setting the Parental Rating
The V-chip system (➔ below, Notes) used in this unit 
allows you to limit viewing and recording of certain 
programs that may contain scenes unsuitable for 
children. If the unit starts receiving a broadcast with the 
set rating information, a password screen appears and 
you will be unable to view or record until you enter the 
password. You can view or record after entering your 
password.
 
 e, r to select “Display” then q.
 e, r to select “Parental Rating” 
then 
 e, r to select the rating, then 
U.S. TV Rating: U.S. TV program ratings
MPAA Rating: U.S. movie ratings
CELR Rating: Canadian English ratings
CFLR Rating: Canadian French ratings
 e, r, w, q to select “On” for 
“Set”.
e.g., U.S. TV  Rating
Setup
Channel
Setup
Disc
Video
Audio
Display
TV Screen
U.S. TV  RatingSetOnTV-NRViewableTV-YViewableTV-Y7ViewableTV-GViewable
TV-MA----L--S--VTV-14----D--L--S--VTV-PG----D--L--S--V
For details about other ratings (➔ 37, Parental Rating 
List)
 w, q to move to “Set”, e, r to 
select the rating item, then q.
 e, r to select the limitation.
The limitation options that appear depend 
on the rating you select in step 4. Select 
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8 w, then 
9  Enter a 4-digit password with the 
numbered buttons and 
Setup
Channel
Setup
Disc
Video
Audio
Display
TV Screen
Ratings
Password*   *   *   *
09
ENTER SELECT
RETURN
Enter a 4-digit password,
then press ENTER to store.
Number
- -
A screen appears advising that you have set 
a password. Press [ENTER].
If you select “Off ” for “Set”:
A screen appears advising that you haven’t set a rating. 
Press [ENTER].
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To change the password
Perform steps 1-3 of “Setting the Parental Rating”.
  Enter a 4-digit password with the 
numbered buttons and 
 e, r to select “Change 
Password” then 
  Enter the new password with the 
numbered buttons and 
A screen appears advising that you have set 
a password. Press [ENTER]. –
 Tips
To clear the password
(➔ 55, To reset the ratings level settings)
 Notes
Recording may fail when a wrong password was entered for 
scheduled recording settings.
“V-chip” technology enables restricted shows to be locked 
according to TV ratings.
The V-chip system that is used in this set is capable of blocking 
“NR” programs (non rated, not applicable and none) as per FCC 
Rules Section 15.120(e)(2). If the option of blocking “NR” programs 
is chosen “unexpected and possibly confusing results may occur, 
and you may not receive emergency bulletins or any of the following 
types of programming:”
Emergency Bulletins (Such as EAS messages, weather warnings 
and others) 
Locally originated programming • News • Political 
Public Service Announcements • Religious • Sports • Weather •
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Parental Rating List
U.S. TV Rating (U.S. TV Program Ratings)
TV-NR[Viewable]
[Blocked]Not Rated.
TV-Y[Viewable]
[Blocked]All children. The themes and elements in this program are specifically designed for a very young 
audience, including children from ages 2-6.
TV-Y7[FV Blocked]
[Viewable]
[Blocked]Directed to older children. Themes and elements in this program may include mild physical or 
comedic violence, or may frighten children under the age of 7.
TV-G[Viewable]
[Blocked]General audience. It contains little or no violence, no strong language, and little or no sexual 
dialogue or situations.
TV-PG[--]:Viewable
[X]:Blocked
D,L,S,V (all selected)
Any combination of D, L, S, V•
•Parental guidance suggested. The program may contain infrequent coarse language, limited 
violence, some suggestive sexual dialogue and situations.
TV-14[--]:Viewable
[X]:Blocked
D,L,S,V (all selected)
Any combination of D, L, S, V•
•Parents strongly cautioned. This program may contain sophisticated themes, sexual content, 
strong language and more intense violence.
TV-MA[--]:Viewable
[X]:Blocked
L,S,V (all selected)
Any combination of L, S, V•
•Mature audiences only. This program may contain mature themes, profane language, graphic 
violence, and explicit sexual content.
[FV]: Fantasy/Cartoon Violence      [D]: Dialogue with sexual content      [L]: Offensive Language     [S]: Sex      [V]: Violence
MPAA Rating (U.S. Movie Ratings)
NR[Viewable]
[Blocked]Not Rated.
MPAA[Off] MPAA Rating is set to “off ”.
[G] General audiences. All ages admitted.
[PG] Parental guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for pre-teenagers.
[PG-13] Parents strongly cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.
[R] Restricted. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
[NC-17] No one 17 and under admitted.
[X] Adults only.
CELR Rating (Canadian English Ratings)
E[Viewable]
[Blocked]Exempt - Exempt programming includes: news, sports, documentaries and other information programming, talk 
shows, music videos, and variety programming.
CELR[Off] CELR Rating is set to “off ”.
[C] Programming intended for children under age 8. No offensive language, nudity or sexual content.
[C8+]Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and over. No profanity, nudity or sexual 
content.
[G] General programming, suitable for all audiences.
[PG] Parental Guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children.
[14+]Programming contains themes or content which may not be suitable for viewers under the age of 14. Parents 
are strongly cautioned to exercise discretion in permitting viewing by pre-teens and early teens.
[18+] 18+ years old. Programming restricted to adults. Contains constant violence or scenes of extreme violence.
CFLR Rating (Canadian French Ratings)
E[Viewable]
[Blocked]Exempt - Exempt programming.
CFLR[Off] CFLR Rating is set to “off ”.
[G]General - Programming intended for audience of all ages. Contains no violence, or the violence content is 
minimal or is depicted appropriately.
[8 ans+]8+ General - Not recommended for young children. Programming intended for a broad audience but contains 
light or occasional violence. Adult supervision recommended.
[13 ans+]Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 13 - Contains either a few violent scenes or one 
or more sufficiently violent scenes to affect them. Adult supervision strongly suggested.
[16 ans+]Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 16 - Contains frequent scenes of violence or 
intense violence.
[18 ans+] Programming restricted to adults. Contains constant violence or scenes of extreme violence.
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Note:  The terminals on the rear of your TV may not appear as shown below. 
Please read terminal labels carefully to ensure correct connections.
If your TV does not have AV IN terminals (➔ 41).
Connecting to a Television with Direct Cable or Antenna (No Cable Box or Satellite Receiver)
VHF/UHF 
RF IN 
Rear of  TV
Rear of this unit 
AUDIO IN 
R L VIDEO 
IN 
step 
3 
step 
1 
step 
2 
step 
4 
Red   White Yellow 
Red   White Yellow 
Cable from the wall or 
antenna signal
To a household AC outlet
(AC 120V, 60 Hz)
  Coaxial cable from the wall or antenna signal to the “RF IN” on the unit.
 Coaxial cable (included) from the “RF OUT” on the unit to the “VHF/UHF RF IN” on the TV.
 Audio/video cable (included) from the “OUT” on the unit to the “AV IN” on the TV.
  AC power supply cord (included) from the “AC IN~” on the unit to a household AC outlet.
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Connection and Setting
Note:  The terminals on the rear of your TV and Cable Box may not appear as shown below. 
Please read terminal labels carefully to ensure correct connections.
Consult your cable service provider about the appropriate cable box to use.
Additional coaxial cable and audio/video (AV) cable are required.
If your TV does not have AV IN terminals (➔ 41).
Connecting to a Television and a Cable Box 
AUDIO OUT
R LVIDEO 
OUT
RF INRF OUT 
VHF/UHF 
RF IN AUDIO IN 
R L VIDEO 
IN 
step 
3
step 
1 
step 
2
step 
6 
Red   White Yellow 
Red   White Yellow 
step 
4
step 
5
Red   White Yellow 
Red   White Yellow Rear of Cable Box 
Rear of  TV
Rear of this unit 
Cable from the wall
To a household AC outlet
(AC 120V, 60 Hz)
  Coaxial cable from the wall to the “RF IN” on the unit.
 Coaxial cable (included) from the “RF OUT” on the cable box to the “VHF/UHF RF IN” on the 
TV.
 Audio/video cable (included) from the “OUT” on the unit to the “AV IN” on the TV.
 Coaxial cable from the “RF OUT” on the unit to the “RF IN” on the cable box.
  Audio/video cable from the “AV OUT” on the cable box to the “IN1” on the unit.
  AC power supply cord (included) from the “AC IN~” on the unit to a household AC outlet.
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Basic Connection
Note:  The terminals on the rear of your TV and Satellite Receiver may not appear as shown below. 
Please read terminal labels carefully to ensure correct connections.
Additional coaxial cable and audio/video (AV) cable are required.
If your TV does not have AV IN terminals (➔ 41).
Connecting to a Television and a Satellite Receiver
AUDIO OUT
R L VIDEO
OUT SATELLITE INRF OUT 
VHF/UHF 
RF IN AUDIO IN 
R L VIDEO 
IN 
step 
3 
step
2
step 
5 
Red   White Yellow 
Red   White Yellow 
step 
4 
Red   White Yellow 
Red   White Yellow 
step 
1 
Rear of Satellite Receiver
Rear of  TV
Rear of this unit 
VHF/UHF
To a household AC outlet
(AC 120V, 60 Hz)
Satellite 
antenna
  Coaxial cable from the satellite antenna to the “SATELLITE IN” on the satellite receiver.
 Coaxial cable (included) from the “RF OUT” on the satellite receiver to the “VHF/UHF RF IN” 
on the TV.
 Audio/video cable (included) from the “OUT” on the unit to the “AV IN” on the TV.
 Audio/video cable from the “AV OUT” on the satellite receiver to the “IN1” on the unit.
  AC power supply cord (included) from the “AC IN~” on the unit to a household AC outlet.
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