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Hookups 9
Depending on your TV and other equipment, there are various ways to connect the DVD Player. Use only one of the connections described in the following pages.
Before you begin...
●Refer to the manuals of your TV or Stereo. Note the style of jacks and connectors on the other equipment. Determine how to choose different Audio and Video In channels so you can see and hear the Player on the TV, Stereo, etc.
●Disconnect all equipment from the power outlets. Connect the equipment to the power outlets only after you have finished hooking up everything. Never make or change connections with equipment connected to the power outlet.
Determining the best possible connection...
Your hookup will be determined primarily by your existing equipment, especially your TV.These guidelines describe which options have the best picture and sound quality.
★★★★Component Video provides the best picture quality. Details are on page 13.
Progressive Scan provides less flickering and higher image resolution than traditional (480i or interlace) TV signals. If your TV has Progressive Scan (480p or progressive), connect the TV to the Player’s COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y CR/PR CB/PB) jacks.
Set PROGRESSIVE to ON in the DVD Player’s DISPLAY menu. Details are on pages 42. “P.SCAN” will appear on the Player’s display panel. (When PROGRESSIVE is ON, no video is available through the Player’s VIDEO OUT and
If your TV does not have Progressive Scan but has Component Video In jacks, connect them to the Player’s COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (Y CR/PR CB/PB). Set PROGRESSIVE to OFF by pressing and holding PLAY B on the front of the Player for more than 5 seconds. Details are on pages 42.
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★★The yellow Video jack provides good picture quality. Details are on page 11.
★★If your TV has only an
★★★★Digital audio provides the clearest sound. Connect the Player’s COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack to your Stereo for the best sound. Details are on page 15.
★★★If digital connections are not possible, connect the Player’s red and white AUDIO OUT jacks to the Audio In jacks of your Stereo,TV, or RF modulator. Details are on pages
Remember...
●Connect the Player directly to the TV. For example, do not connect the Player to a VCR, then connect the VCR to a TV.This type of connection may distort the picture and sound. Also, your VCR might have the copy protection system, which could further distort the DVD image.
●Set the TV to the correct Video In channel. Such channels may be called AUX or AUXILIARY IN, AUDIO/VIDEO or A/V IN, EXT1 or EXT2 or External In, etc.These channels often are near channel zero. Or, your TV’s remote control may have a button or switch that selects different Video In channels. See your TV owner’s manual for details. Or, go to your lowest TV channel (01 or 02) and change channels downward until you see the DVD logo or DVD playback on the TV screen. (The Player must be on.)
Set the TV to channel 3 or 4 only if you are using an RF modulator.
●Set the Stereo to the correct channel or “source” mode.
●Do not connect the Player’s AUDIO OUT jacks to a Stereo’s PHONO IN jack.
●Depending on your connection, you may need to purchase additional cables.
●You only need one audio connection and one video connection.
●If you do not connect the Player to a Dolby
Once you determine the best option, find your choice on pages