RQT81527 Getting startedSTEP 1 Connection• The equipment connections described are examples. Visit Panasonic’s homepage for more information about connection methods. (This isin English only.)http://www.panasonic.com/consumer_electronics/dvd_recorder/dvd_connection.asp• Before doing any connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions.• Peripheral equipment and optional cables are sold separately unless otherwise indicated.The connection will allow the video cassette recorder to be used forplayback when this unit is turned off. For optimum operation, it isrecommended that this unit be connected as shown below.n When the unit is not to be used for a long timeTo save power, unplug it from the household AC outlet. This unitconsumes a small amount of power, even when it is turned off(approx. 15.7 W).Connect the unit directly to the televisionVideo signals fed through video cassette recorders will be affectedby copyright protection systems and the picture will not be showncorrectly on the television.• When connecting to a television with a built in VCR, connect to theinput terminals on the television side, not the VCR side.n Quick Start (Ô page 32)1 Sec. Quick Start for Recording on DVD-RAM**From the power off state, recording on DVD-RAM starts about 1second after first pressing [POWER 8] and then sequentiallypressing [* REC] (Quick Start).Connection with a television and video cassette recorderRFINVHF/UHFRF INVHF/UHFRF OUTAUDIORAUDIOLVIDEOINAUDIORAUDIOLVIDEOOUTOUT INVHF/UHFRF INAUDIO INR L VIDEOIN123456indicates included accessories.indicates accessories not included.AC power supply cordConnect only after all otherconnections are complete.To householdAC outlet(AC 120V, 60 Hz)TelevisionRed White YellowAudio/Videocable75 Ω coaxial cableVideo cassette recorderAudio/Video cableCable from wallor antenna signalRed White YellowRed White YellowRedWhiteYellow75 Ω coaxial cableThe unit’s RF OUT terminalThe picture and sound signal from this unit does not go throughthe RF OUT terminal to the television.Make sure you connect one of the following terminals on thisunit to the television: the AUDIO/VIDEO OUT terminal, the SVIDEO OUT terminal or the COMPONENT VIDEO OUTterminal.• Refer to page 9 if the antenna connector doesn’t match.This unit75 Ω coaxial cableCooling fanIf your television does not haveAUDIO/VIDEO terminals, an RFmodulator is necessary. Consult yourlocal dealer for more information.To IN 1TelevisionThis unitVCRTelevisionVCRThis unitn To enjoy even higher picture qualityYou can enjoy even higher picture quality, if your television has anS VIDEO IN or COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminal. (Ô page 8)