Panasonic DMR-ES20 Operating Instructions Manual page 8

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STEP Connection
Connection with a cable TV box/satellite receiver
•
You need to subscribe to a cable TV service to enjoy viewing their programming.
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Consult your service provider regarding appropriate cable TV box.
The connection will allow the video cassette recorder to be used for playback when this unit is turned off. For optimum operation, it is
recommended that this unit be connected as shown below.
Cable from wall
or antenna signal
Splitter
75 Ω coaxial
2
cable
75 Ω coaxial
1
cable
To household
AC outlet
(AC 120V, 60 Hz)
AC power supply cord
Connect only after all other
connections are complete.
To enjoy higher picture quality
Connecting to the S VIDEO IN terminal
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
This unit
S VIDEO OUT terminal
Connect to S VIDEO IN terminal on the television through an
S Video cable.
The S VIDEO OUT terminal achieves a more vivid picture than
the VIDEO OUT terminal. (Actual results depend on the
television.)
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Audio/Video cable
Cooling fan
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Red White Yellow
IN
AUDIO
RF R L VIDEO
Cable TV box/
satellite receiver
AUDIO IN VIDEO S VIDEO
R L IN IN
Red White Yellow
Audio/Video cable
RF
IN
Red White Yellow
Television
VHF/UHF
AUDIO IN VIDEO
RF IN
R L IN
Red White Yellow
4 3
Red White Yellow
RF
IN
Red White Yellow
To IN 1
Audio/Video
cable
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n Should I use the AUDIO/VIDEO OUT terminal
or the RF OUT terminal?
If your cable TV box has both AUDIO/VIDEO OUT terminals and
OUT
RF OUT terminals, we recommend connecting the AUDIO/
S-VIDEO
VIDEO OUT terminal with the unit's IN1 terminal. Using this
connection provides better picture quality.
•
The S VIDEO terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the
VIDEO terminal.
Connecting to the COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminal
Television
S Video cable
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal
Connect to COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminals on the television
through a component video cable. These terminals can be used
for either interlace or progressive output (Ô page 36) and provide
a purer picture than the S VIDEO OUT terminal.
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Connect to terminals of the same color.
indicates included accessories.
indicates accessories not included.
If your television does not have
AUDIO/VIDEO terminals, an RF
modulator is necessary. Consult your
local dealer for more information.
75 Ω coaxial
cable
COMPONENT AUDIO IN
VIDEO IN R L
Red White Yellow
Component
Video
cable
RF
IN
Red White Yellow
This unit
VIDEO S VIDEO
IN IN
Television
Audio/Video cable
This unit