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Connections for a VCR or DVD Recorder
When using the receiver with a VCR or DVD recorder, you must make one of the following connections
to view content.
Although all connections provide you with quality service, we list the connections in our recommended
order.
Notes:
• The labeling on your receiver, VCR, or DVD recorder may vary slightly from the illustrations shown below.
• Some cables shown in the connection diagrams may not be included with this receiver.
Connecting to an HDTV with an HDMI Connector
Cable Used in this Configuration
• 1 HDMI Cable
Notes:
• The HDMI port on the TV must support high-bandwidth digital content protection (HDCP)
• The HDMI interface supports Dolby Digital 5.1 audio
WARNING: Electric shock hazard! Unplug all electronic devices before connecting or
disconnecting any device cables to the set-top box.
For VCRs or DVD recorders with Video In and
Left and Right audio connectors, use the Video
Out and the Audio Out connectors (Left and
Right) on the receiver.
See the connection diagram on page 17 for
an example.
VCR/DVD Recorder
Connections
Use One of These Optional Connections
to a VCR or DVD Recorder
Receiver
Connections
VCR/DVD Recorder
Audio Video
Connections for an Over-the-Air Converter Box
You can connect an over-the-air converter box directly to your TV to receive certain local channels, but
do not connect the over-the-air converter box directly to your set-top box box.
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