Pioneer dvr-rt500 - Manual (Page 16)

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Combination UHF/VHF antenna with
75
Ω coaxial cable
Combination UHF/VHF antenna with
300
Ω twin lead (flat) wire
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Chapter 3
Connecting up
Important
• Before making or changing any rear panel connections, make sure that all components are switched off and
unplugged from the wall outlet.
Antenna connection
If you are using an antenna system, follow these instructions. If you are a cable (CATV) subscriber, skip ahead to
page 18 for the proper connections.
ANTENNA TO DVD/VCR CONNECTION
The DVD/VCR must be connected “between” the antenna and the TV. First, disconnect the antenna from the TV and
connect it to the DVD/VCR. Then connect the DVD/VCR to the TV. Below are 3 common methods of connecting an
antenna system to a DVD/VCR. Find the type of antenna system you are using and follow the connection diagram.
1
75 Ω coaxial cable
DVD/VCR
300 Ω twin lead (flat)
wire
Matching transformer
300 Ω input
75 Ω output
(not supplied) DVD/VCR
UHF VHF
300 Ω twin lead (flat) wire
DVD/VCR Combiner
75/300 Ω input
75 Ω output
(not supplied)
75 Ω coaxial cable
Separate UHF and VHF antennas
3
Note
• If both UHF and VHF antennas have 300 Ω twin lead
(flat) wires, use a combiner having two 300 Ω inputs
and one 75 Ω output.
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