Chapter 1: Connections and Setup
Explanation of Input Jacks and Cables
This section describes the jacks and cables you can use to make connections. Some cables are supplied with your product or you can purchase other cables by calling
Different jacks and cables provide a different level of performance. It’s important to remember, we’re talking about degrees of picture improvement for comparison. If your TV has Component jacks (Y, Pb, Pr),
Y
Pb Pr
Component Video (Y, Pb, Pr) Jacks and Cables
The Y, Pb, Pr jacks provide optimum picture quality because the video is separated into three signals (two signals are dedicated to the color portion of the image, and the other signal is dedicated to the black and white part of the image).
To ensure maximum picture quality, use three
Notes:
Also, remember to connect the left and right audio cables because the Y, Pb, Pr jacks and cables carry only the picture signal, not the sound.
Use the Component Video connection (Y, Pb, Pr) for DVD playback and watching TV. You must also connect yellow video cable or
INPUT
VIDEO
L
AUDIO
R
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
OPTICAL
S-Video Jacks and Cables
The
One
Note: Remember to connect the left and right audio cables because the
Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type)
Video
The basic Video jack (usually
Audio
These jacks are used to send the audio from the disc or tape you’re playing in the DVD/VCR to the TV.The audio jacks and cables (supplied) are often
Note: If your TV has only one input for audio (mono), connect it to the left (white) audio jack on the DVD/VCR and don’t connect the right (red) audio part of the cable.
Digital Audio Output
Use a digital optical cable (or SPDIF cable- not supplied) to connect your DVD/VCR to a compatible Dolby Digital or PCM receiver or decoder. Dolby Digital offers
Note: This DVD/VCR’s optical digital output jack fully complies with the international standard governing this type of jack (IEC958), and is designed for connection to a Dolby Digital (AC- 3® or PCM) receiver or decoder. Older equipment, some of which is not fully compliant with IEC958, may not be compatible with the Dolby Digital bitstream. Such a connection using anything other than a Dolby Digital
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