12RQT8023Getting startedSTEP 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.The connection will allow the video cassette recorder to be usedfor playback when this unit is turned off. For optimum operation, itis recommended that this unit be connected as shown below.≥Connection for transferring (dubbing) from video tape (➡ 14)∫ To enjoy even higher fidelityYou can enjoy even higher fidelity, if your television has anS-VIDEO IN or COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminals. (➡ 14)A to M are indexes for Spanish Quick Reference.∫ Quick StartThis allows you to operate the DVD Recorder soon after turning iton. The television program list is displayed and the unit is ready torecord to the selected drive (HDD or DVD§1) approximately onesecond§2 after turning the unit on.§1 Only if a DVD-RAM is already inserted in the unit.§2 Only when auto start up of the television program list is turnedoff (➡ 29, “Review options” menu).It may take up to a minute if you want to record to a disc other thana DVD-RAM, or to make other operations.∫ 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. 13 W).∫ Connect the unit directly to the televisionIf you connect the unit through an AV selector or video cassetterecorder to the television, video signal will be affected by copyrightprotection systems and the picture may not be shown correctly.≥When connecting to a television with a built-in VCRConnect to the input terminals on the television side if there areboth television and VCR input terminals.Connection with a television and video cassette recorderS VIDEOVIDEOOUT2OUT2OUT1OUT1 Y PB PRCOMPONENTCOMPONENTVIDEOVIDEO OUTOUT( 48480p/p/48480i0i )AC INS VIDEOVIDEOIN3IN3IN1IN1VHVHF / UHFUHFG-LINKLINKRFRFININRFRFOUTOUTVIDEOVIDEOVIDEOVIDEOR-AUDIO-LR-AUDIO-L R-AUDIO-LR-AUDIO-L DIGITAL AUDIO OUTDIGITAL AUDIO OUT(PCM/BITSTREAM)(PCM/BITSTREAM)OPTICALOPTICALVHF/UHFRF INVHF/UHFRF OUTAUDIORAUDIOLVIDEOOUTOUTAUDIORAUDIOLVIDEOININVHF/UHFRF INAUDIO INR L VIDEO INM RF OUT terminalThe picture and sound signal from this unit does not go through theRF OUT terminal to the television.Make sure you connect one of the following terminals on this unit tothe television: the AUDIO/VIDEO OUT terminal, the S-VIDEO OUTterminal or the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal. If thetelevision has none of these terminals, consult your local dealer.Refer to page 15 if theantenna connectordoesn’t match.B TelevisionG Audio/Video cableE Video cassette recorderC Red White YellowF 75 ≠ coaxial cableK AC power supply cordConnect only after all otherconnections are complete.L To household AC outlet(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)I To OUT1 or OUT2J Cooling fanindicates included accessories.indicates accessories not included.D Cable from wall orantenna signalC Red White YellowH This unitANote that the television program list is not downloaded whilethe unit is unplugged.B Television B TelevisionH This unitE VCRE VCRH This unit