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Wiring Instructions for Terminal Hookup with a VCR and DVD
Following are step-by-step instructions for hooking up your digital terminal to your TV. The diagram is color coded and numbered to make it easier to read. Your actual cables will not be these colors.
Please begin with the following:
Copy the serial number of your digital terminal.
The number is on a sticker on the bottom of your digital terminal and it has a bar code on it. The serial number will begin with the letters "GI." You will need this number if you have a problem or question with your digital terminal so it's good to keep the number in an easily accessible place.
Choose a good place for your digital terminal.
The digital terminal generates a lot of heat (similar to a personal computer) so it must be placed in a well ventilated area. Leave at least three inches of space around the sides and above the digital terminal. Important Note: Do not place anything, including plants, VCR, DVD, papers, etc. on top of the digital terminal.
Before you start:
- Unplug AC power to TV, VCR and DVD.
- Carefully position all connections before screwing them in to avoid crooked screwing or "cross threading." The connectors should be hand tightened to a tight stop and should cover half the threads on the connection when properly tightened. "Push on" connectors shouldn't be used.
- Use 75-ohm coaxial cables for all connections.
4A. Hooking up a Stereo TV, Terminal, VCR and DVD:
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NOTE: Your TV needs two sets of AUDIO/ VIDEO Inputs for this configuration. |
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Cables You Will Need:
1 - 8ft. cable (green)
3 - sets of audio/video cables (red, white and yellow)
Optional: 1 - S-Video cable (blue)
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The diagram is color coded and numbered to make it easier to read. Your actual cables will not be these colors
NOTE: Before beginning, check your equipment to make sure you have the necessary number of connectors to serve this stereo configuration. If not, rather than using a set of three audio/video cables, you may just have to use one cable to deliver all the audio (which will no longer be input in stereo) and video.
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1. Connect the 8' cable from your wall or floor outlet (colored green in this diagram) and connect it to your terminal at the CABLE IN connection.
2. Connect the set of 3 AUDIO/VIDEO cables (colored red, white and yellow) to your terminal at the set of connections labled Audio OUT R, and Audio OUT L, Video OUT (Looking at the terminal from the back, these connections are located in the middle of the terminal.)
3. Connect the ends of these cables to the AUDIO/VIDEO IN connectors on your VCR.
4. Connect the second set of audio/video cables (colored red, white and yellow in this diagram) to your VCR at the AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connectors. NOTE: make sure the colors of the cables match the color of the connectors.
5. Connect the other ends of these cables to your TV at the AUDIO/VIDEO IN connectors.
6. Connect the third set of audio/video cables (colored red, white and yellow in this diagram) to your DVD at the AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connectors. NOTE: make sure the colors of the cables match the color or the connectors.
7. Connect the other ends of these cables to your TV at the second set of AUDIO/VIDEO IN connectors.
8. Optional: If you have S-Video, connect the S-Video (colored blue in this diagram) cable to your DVD at the S-VIDEO OUT connector.
9. Optional: If you have S-Video, connect the other end of the S-Video cable to your TV at the S-Video IN connector.
10. Make sure your TV is set to the proper external input based on what you want to view.
11. PLEASE CHECK your manufacturer's instructions since your VCR may be required to be turned on in order for the signal from the terminal to be transferred to your TV.
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4B. Hooking up a Stereo TV, Terminal, VCR, DVD and Surround Sound:
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NOTE: Your TV needs two sets of AUDIO/ VIDEO Inputs for this configuration. |
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Cables You Will Need:
1 - 8ft. cable (green)
3 - sets of audio/video cables (red, white and yellow)
1 set of audio cables (red and white)
Optional: 1 - S-Video cable (blue)
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The diagram is color coded and numbered to make it easier to read. Your actual cables will not be these colors
NOTE: Before beginning, check your equipment to make sure you have the necessary number of connectors to serve this stereo configuration. If not, rather than using a set of three audio/video cables, you may just have to use one cable to deliver all the audio (which will no longer be input in stereo) and video.
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1. Connect the 8' cable from your wall or floor outlet (colored green in this diagram) and connect it to your terminal at the CABLE IN connection.
2. Connect the set of 3 AUDIO/VIDEO cables (colored red, white and yellow) to your terminal at the set of connections labled Audio OUT R, and Audio OUT L, Video OUT (Looking at the terminal from the back, these connections are located in the middle of the terminal.)
3. Connect the ends of these cables to the AUDIO/VIDEO IN connectors on your VCR.
4. Connect the second set of audio/video cables (colored red, white and yellow in this diagram) to your VCR at the AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connectors. NOTE: make sure the colors of the cables match the color of the connectors.
5. Connect the other ends of these cables to your TV at the AUDIO/VIDEO IN connectors.
6. Connect the third set of audio/video cables (colored red, white and yellow in this diagram) to your DVD at the AUDIO/VIDEO OUT connectors. NOTE: make sure the colors of the cables match the color or the connectors.
7. Connect the other ends of these cables to your TV at the second set of AUDIO/VIDEO IN connectors.
8. Optional: If you have S-Video, connect the S-Video (colored blue in this diagram) cable to your DVD at the S-VIDEO OUT connector.
9. Optional: If you have S-Video, connect the other end of the S-Video cable to your TV at the S-Video IN connector.
10. Connect the set of Audio cables (red and white) to your TV at the AUDIO R and L OUT connectors. NOTE: Make sure the colors of the cables match the color of the connectors.
11. Connect the other ends of these cables to your surround sound equipment at the AUDIO R and L IN connectors.
12. Set your TV to "Video" or "External Input."
13. PLEASE CHECK your manufacturer's instructions since your VCR may be required to be turned on in order for the signal from the terminal to be transferred to your TV.
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