TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
Precautions
COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
:
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the
product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.
Laser Safety
This unit employs a laser. Only a qualified service person should remove the cover or attempt to service this device, due to possible
eye injury.
CAUTION:USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECI-
CAUTION:VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCK DEFEATED. DO NOT STARE INTO
LOCATION:INSIDE, NEAR THE DECK MECHANISM.
FIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
BEAM.
FCC WARNING-This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to
this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification
is made.
RADIO-TV INTERFERENCE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in
a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
1) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2) Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
3) Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
4) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
CAUTION:TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOC ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA
FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND.
A NOTE ABOUT RECYCLING
This product’s packaging materials are recyclable and can be reused. Please dispose of any materials in accordance with your
local recycling regulations.
Batteries should never be thrown away or incinerated but disposed of in accordance with your local regulations concerning
chemical wastes.
Make your contribution to the environment!!!
• Used up batteries do not belong in the dust bin.
• You can dispose of them at a collection point for used up batteries or special waste.
Contact your council for details.
For Customer Use:
Read carefully the information located at the back of this unit and enter below the Serial No. Retain this information for
future reference.
Model No.
Serial No. _____________________
_____________________
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FIGURE A
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING
AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
ANTENNA
LEAD
WIRE
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND
CLAMP
GROUND CLAMP
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
S2898A
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated.
2. Retain Instructions- The safety and operating instructions
should be retained for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance and in the
operating instructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions
should be followed.
5. Cleaning - Unplug this video product from the wall outlet
before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol
cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
EXCEPTION: A product that is meant for uninterrupted
service and, that for some specific reason, such as the
possibility of the loss of an authorization code for a CATV
converter, is not intended to be unplugged by the user for
cleaning or any other purpose, may exclude the reference
to unplugging the appliance in the cleaning description
otherwise required in item 5.
6. Attachments - Do not use attachments not recommended
by the video product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
7. Water and Moisture- Do not use this video product near
water, for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen
sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.
8. Accessories - Do not place this video product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table.The video product
may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the appliance. Use only with a cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the video product. Any mounting of the
appliance should follow the manufacturer's instructions and should use a
mounting accessory recommended by
the manufacturer.An appliance and cart
combination should be moved with care.
Quick stops, excessive force, and
uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.
9. Ventilation - Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the
video product and to protect it from overheating, and these
openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings
should never be blocked by placing the video product on a
bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.This video product
should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a
bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or
the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to.
10. Power Sources - This video product should be operated
only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to
your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power
company. For products intended to operate from battery
power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.
11. Grounding or Polarization - This video product is equipped
with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having
one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the
power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you
are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your
electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat
the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
12. Power Cord Protection - Power supply cords should be
routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or
pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.
13. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna or
cable system is connected to the video product, be sure
the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide
some protection against voltage surges and built-up static
charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA No. 70, provides information with regard to
proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure,
grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit,
size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and
requirements for the grounding electrode. (Fig. A)
14. Lightning - For added protection for this video product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and
unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will
prevent damage to the video product due to lightning and
power-line surges.
15. Power Lines - An outside antenna system should not be
located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other
electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such
power lines or circuits.When installing an outside antenna
system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might
be fatal.
16. Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets and extension
cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
17. Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any kind
into this video product through any openings as they may
touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that
could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of
any kind on the video product.
18. Servicing - Do not attempt to service this video product
yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you
to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing
to qualified service personnel.
19. Damage Requiring Service - Unplug this video product
from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service
personnel under the following conditions:
a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the
video product.
c. If the video product has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the video product does not operate normally by following
the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that
are covered by the operating instructions as an improper
adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will
often require extensive work by a qualified technician to
restore the video product to its normal operation.
e. If the video product has been dropped or damaged in any
way.
f.When the video product exhibits a distinct change in per-
formance this indicates a need for service.
20. Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are
required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the
same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized
substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.
21. Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or repairs
to this video product, ask the service technician to perform
safety checks to determine that the video product is in
proper operating condition.
22. Heat - This video product should be situated away from
heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
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Precautions
EN
MP3
MP3
CD
CD
DVD-V
DVD-V
VCR
VCR
Installation Location
For safety and optimum performance of this unit:
• Do not stand the unit up vertically. Install the unit in
a horizontal and stable position. Do not place anything directly on top of the unit. Do not place the unit
directly on top of the TV.
• Shield it from direct sunlight and keep it away from
sources of intense heat. Avoid dusty or humid
places. Avoid places with insufficient ventilation for
proper heat dissipation. Do not block the ventilation
Precautions
holes on the sides of the unit. Avoid locations subject to strong vibration or strong magnetic fields.
• Be sure to remove a disc and unplug the AC
power cord from the output before carrying the unit.
Avoid the Hazards of Electrical Shock and Fire
• Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.
• Do not pull on the power cord when disconnecting it
from AC wall outlet. Grasp it by the plug.
• If, by accident, water is spilled on this unit, unplug
the power cord immediately and take the unit to our
Authorized Service Center for servicing.
• Do not put your fingers or objects into the unit cassette holder.
Moisture Condensation Warning
Moisture condensation may occur inside the unit
when it is moved from a cold place to a warm place,
or after heating a cold room or under conditions of
high humidity. Do not use this unit at least for 2 hours
until its inside gets dry.
About Copyright
Unauthorized copying, broadcasting, public performance and lending of discs are prohibited.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other
intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision,
and is intended for home and other limited viewing
uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision.
Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
Notice for Progressive Scan Outputs
Consumers should note that not all high definition television sets are fully compatible with this product and may
cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture. In case of
picture problems with 525 progressive scan output, it is
recommended that the user switch the connection to the
‘standard definition’ output. If there are questions regarding your TV set compatibility with this 525p DVD player,
please contact our customer service center.
Maintenance
SERVICING
•
Please refer to relevant topics on the “Troubleshooting
Guide” on page 23 before returning the product.
• If this unit becomes inoperative, do not try to correct
the problem by yourself. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Turn off, unplug the power plug,
and please call our help line mentioned on the front
page to locate an Authorized Service Center.
CLEANING THE CABINET
• Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use a solution containing alcohol, spirits, ammonia or abrasive.
CLEANING DISCS
• When a disc becomes dirty, clean it with a cleaning
cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out. Do not wipe
in a circular motion.
•
Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, detergent, abrasive cleaning agents
or antistatic spray intended for analog records.
CLEANING THE DISC LENS
• If this unit still does not perform properly although
you refer to the relevant sections and to “Trouble-
shooting Guide” in this Owner’s Manual, the laser
optical pickup unit may be dirty. Consult your dealer
or an Authorized Service Center for inspection and
cleaning of the laser optical pickup unit.
DISC HANDLING
• When you handle a disc, hold it by its edge and try
not to touch the surface of the disc.
• Always store the disc in its protective case when it is
not used.
AUTO HEAD CLEANING
• Automatically cleans video heads as you insert or
remove a cassette, so you can see a clear picture.
• Playback picture may become blurred or interrupted
while the TV program reception is clear. Dirt accumulated on the video heads after a long period of
use, or the usage of rental or worn tapes can cause
this problem. If a streaky or snowy picture appears
during playback, the video heads in your unit may
need to be cleaned.
1. Please visit your local Audio/Video store and pur-
chase a good quality VHS Video Head Cleaner.
2. If a Video Head Cleaner does not solve the problem,
please call our help line mentioned on the front page
to locate an Authorized Service Center.
Hint
Hint
• Remember to read the instructions along with the video head
cleaner before use.
• Clean video heads only when problems occur.
Symbols Used in This Manual
The following symbols appear in some headings in this manual.
: Description refers to playback or recording
of video cassette tapes.
: Description refers to playback of DVD-Video
discs.
: Description refers to playback of Audio
CDs.
: Description refers to playback of MP3 files.
Note to CATV system installer
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system
installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that
provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground should be
connected to the grounding system of the building,
as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
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EN
About the Video Cassettes and Discs
DVD-Video
* 1, 2, 4, 6
* 1, 3, 4,
5, 6, 8
* 1, 3, 4, 5,
6, 7, 9, 10
* 4, 6
* 4, 5, 6
9, 10
or
DVD-RW
DVD-R
DVD+RW
DVD+R
Audio CD
CD-RW
CD-R
Digital video
(MPEG2)
-
-
-
Region code
Mark (logo)
Playable
discs
Recorded
signals
Disc size
Disc types
12 cm
or
8cm
Example
Title 1Title 2
Chapter 1 Chapter 2Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3 Chapter 4
Digital audio
or
MP3
12 cm
or
8cm
Example
Group 1Group 2
Track 1
Track 2Track 5
Track 6
Track 3
Track 4
Example
Track 1
Track 2
Track 5
Track 6
Track 3
Track 4
Audio CD
MP3
Digital audio
-
is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation.
Playable Video Cassettes
Use only cassettes marked with this unit.
Playable Discs
Setup
If you cannot play back a disc which bears one of the marks above, check the following notes.
*1: This unit conforms to the NTSC color system. Discs recorded in other color systems such as PAL cannot be played back.
*2: Certain DVD-Video discs do not operate as described in this manual due to the intentions of the disc’s producers.
*3: Discs recorded in the VR (Video Recording) format cannot be played back.
*4: Scratched or stained discs may not be played back.
*5: Some discs cannot be played back because of incompatible recording conditions, characteristics of the recorder or spe-
cial properties of discs.
*6: You can play back discs which bear the marks above. If you use nonstandardized discs, this unit may not play them back.
Even if they are played back, the sound or video quality will be compromised.
*7: You may play back the unfinalized DVD-R/RW disc recorded in the video format on our brand’s DVD recorder. However,
depending on the recording status of a disc, the disc may not be played back at all or normally (the picture or sound may
not be smooth, etc.). In this case, you need to finalize the disc with the DVD recorder. Refer to the manual accompanying
the DVD recorder.
*8: Only the discs recorded in the video format and finalized can be played back.
Unfinalized discs cannot be played back. Depending on the recording status of a disc, the disc may not be played back at
*9:
all or normally (the picture or sound may not be smooth, etc.).
If there is too much recording space left on a disc (the used portion is less than 55 mm across), it may not play back properly.
*10: Do not glue paper or put stickers on to the disc. These may damage the disc, and the unit may not read it correctly.
Unplayable Discs
¡
NEVER play back the following discs. Otherwise, malfunction may result!
DVD-RAM / CD-I / Photo CD / Video CD / DVD with region codes other than 1 or ALL /
DTS-CD /
¡
On the following disc, the sound MAY NOT be heard.
DVD-ROM for personal computers / CD-ROM for personal computers
Super Audio CD
NOTE: Only the sound recorded on the normal CD layer can be delivered.
¡
The sound recorded on the high density Super Audio CD layer cannot be delivered.
Any other discs without compatibility indications.
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LR
VCRDVD/VCR
AUDIO OUT
L
R
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
or
AUDIO
OUT
DVD
S-VIDEO
OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
L
R
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
COAXIAL
AUDIO
OUT
DVD
S-VIDEO
OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
COAXIAL
Setup
ANT-OUT
ANT-IN
RF cable
(supplied)
(Back of DVD/VCR)
IN
OUT
E
(Back of TV)
Satellite or
CABLE TV
signal
Connection A
(Cable box or
Satellite box)
Connections
Please refer to “Basic TV Connection” on the front page before you use this unit.
RF Output Channel
If channel 3 is already occupied for broadcasting,
1) Set your TV to channel 4.
2) Insert a pre-recorded tape into this unit.
3) Hit
[OUTPUT] on the unit so that the VCR
OUTPUT light is lit.
•
If “VCR” light does not appear on the display of
this unit, hit [VCR/TV] on the remote control.
4) Hit [PLAY BB] once.
Hint for Cable Box or Satellite Box
5)
After a few seconds, hit [PLAY BB] on the
unit for 3 seconds.
•
The RF output channel will change to channel 4
from channel 3 and you will see a playback picture.
In this case, “ch04” will appears on the front panel.
• When a picture does not appear on the TV
screen, repeat step 4).
6) Hit [STOP CC] to stop playback.
Hint
Hint
•
The RF output channel may not
change when you adjust tracking during playback. In this
case, stop the playback, and
start the playback again. After
that, hit [PLAY BB] on the unit
for 3 seconds again.
Select this connection when you want to view or record a
scrambled channel. With this connection, channels cannot be
changed on the unit. You can view or record ONLY the channels you have selected on the cable box or the satellite box.
• While you are recording, only the recorded channel can be
Setup
viewed.
Connection to an Audio System
Method 1
Stereo system
Analog audio
input jacks
AUDIO
Audio cable
(supplied)
(Analog)
AUDIO OUT
DVD/VCR
Connection
Connecting to Stereo System.
* To complete these settings, refer to pages 20-21.
(DVD mode only)
Setting
SETUP > AUDIO menu >
DOLBY DIGITAL
PCM
To select channels of the cable box or satellite bo
x
1) Turn on the unit by hitting [POWER], then hit
[VCR/TV].The “POWER” and “VCR” lights on the front
panel will appear, then press
[
SKIP/CH.GG/
KK HH/LL
] to
select channel 3 or 4 (the same channel as the output
channel of the cable box or satellite box).
• If you use the channel 4, you need to change the unit’s
RF output to channel 4. Refer to “RF Output Channel”.
2) At the TV, select channel 3 or 4 (the same channel as you
have selected at step 1).
3) On the cable box or satellite box, select the channel you
want to view or record.
Method 2
Digital audio
input jack
Dolby Digital decoder,
MD deck or DAT deck
Audio Coaxial
Digital cable
(commercially
available)
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
Connection
Setting
Connecting to a Dolby Digital decoder
for Dolby Digital audio output.
Connecting to the other equipment (an MD deck
or DAT deck etc.) without Dolby Digital decoder.
* To complete these settings, refer to pages 20-21.
Hint
Hint
•
The audio source on a disc in a Dolby Digital 5.1 channel surround
format cannot be recorded as digital sound by an MD or DAT deck.
• By hooking this unit up to a Multi-channel Dolby Digital
decoder, you can enjoy high-quality Dolby Digital 5.1
channel surround sound as heard in the movie theaters.
• Playing a DVD using incorrect settings may generate
noise distortion and may also damage the speakers.
SETUP > AUDIO menu >
DOLBY DIGITAL
BITSTREAM
PCM
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DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
COAXIAL
ANT-OUT
ANT-IN
ANT-OUT
ANT-IN
AUDIO
OUT
DVDVCR
DVD/VCR
S-VIDEO
OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO IN
VIDEO IN
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO OUT
L
LYL
RR
R
CB/P
B
CR/P
R
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
COAXIAL
AUDIO
OUT
DVD
DVD/VCR
VCR
S-VIDEO
OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO IN
VIDEO IN
L
L
Y
C
B
/
P
B
C
R
/
P
R
L
R
R
R
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
COAXIAL
ANT-OUT
ANT-IN
AUDIO
OUT
DVDVCR
DVD/VCR
S-VIDEO
OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO IN
VIDEO IN
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO OUT
L
LY
C
B/
P
B
C
R/
P
R
L
RR
R
AUDIO IN
LR
VCRDVD/VCR
AUDIO OUT
L
R
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO
OUT
DVD
S-VIDEO
OUT
COMPONENTVIDEO OUT
L
R
Y
CB/PB
CR/PR
or
VIDEO IN
VCRDVD/VCR
VIDEO OUT
S-VIDEO IN
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
COAXIAL
AUDIO
OUT
DVD
S-VIDEO
OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
C
B
Y
C
R
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
or
COAXIAL
AUDIO
OUT
DVD
S-VIDEO
OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
Y
C
B/
P
B
C
R/
P
R
P
B
Y
P
R
Connection to a TV
E
TV
DVD/VCR
(Analog)
Audio cable
(supplied)
Basic Audio
Method 1
Good picture
Video
cable
(supplied)
VIDEO OUT
Method 2Method 3
Better pictureBest picture
S-Video
cable
(commercially
available)
Component Video cables
(commercially available)
S-VIDEO OUTCOMPONENT VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT
Hint
Hint
•
Connect this unit directly to the TV. If the Audio/Video cables are connected to a VCR, pictures may be distorted due to the copy protection system.
• When progressive scanning mode is selected, no video signal will be output from the VIDEO OUT or S-VIDEO OUT jack.
• The COAXIAL, DVD AUDIO OUT, S-VIDEO OUT and COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks are only useful in DVD mode.
If your TV is compatible with 525p (480p) progressive scanning and you want to
enjoy that high quality picture;
You must select the connection Method 3 above and progressive scanning mode. To set the mode,
press and hold [PLAY BB] on the front panel for more than 5 seconds, so that “P.SCAN” will appear on
the display of this unit. (The progressive scanning is not available in the VCR mode.)
more than 5 seconds
If your TV is not compatible with progressive scanning;
Use this unit in interlace mode. Make sure that no “P.SCAN” is on the display of this unit. If not, press and hold[PLAY BB] on this unit for more than 5 seconds, so that “P.SCAN” on the display of this unit will disappear.
[Progressive scanning mode]
After you have completed connections
• Hit the input selector button (usually TV/VIDEO, INPUT or AUX) on your TV to switch an appropriate external input channel (usually near channel 0) for viewing the picture from this unit. If the picture does not appear, also refer to the manual
accompanying your TV.
Input modes for common TV brands
• Listed below are inputs for common brand name TV’s.
Admiral:AUX