Step 1 Connection - Panasonic DMR-E500H Operating Instructions Manual

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STEP 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
What kind of input terminal does your television have?
Scart
Component
video
COMPONENT
S-Video
S-VIDEO IN
Audio/Video
AUDIO IN
R
≥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 72). 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)
∫ Examples of equipment you can connect to this unit's terminals
Television
From AV1, AUDIO/VIDEO OUT or
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals
Satellite/digital receiver or decoder
∫ 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.
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Highly recommended connection.
≥You can enjoy high-quality RGB video from this
AV IN
unit by connecting to an RGB compatible
television.
≥If your television has the Q Link feature, you can
use a variety of useful functions.
These terminals provide a purer picture than the S-
Video terminal.
≥If your television is compatible with progressive
VIDEO IN
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.
This terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the
video terminal.
The most basic connection.
VIDEO IN
L
This unit
To AV2 or AV4 input terminals (rear)
Video cassette recorder
Fully wired 21-
pin Scart lead
3 video cables
S-Video cable
Audio/Video
cable (included)
≥Megalogic (registered trademark of Grundig)
≥SMARTLINK (registered trademark of Sony)
From AUDIO OUT terminals or
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal
Via the LAN terminal
To AV3 or DV input terminals (front) (➡page 47)
Camcorder
Before moving the unit, ensure the disc tray is
empty.
Failure to do so will risk severely damaging the disc and
the unit.
Required Page No. for Page No. for TV
cable(s) connections
➡ 7
≥If it's a Q Link
➡ 8
➡ 8
➡ 8
Amplifier
Computer or other network
compatible Panasonic
DVD recorder
Television
This unit
VCR
settings
➡ 12
television ➡11
➡ 12
➡ 12
➡ 12
Television
VCR
This unit