Connecting to Optional Equipment

Connections

Content of the output for each output jack is shown in the following table and differ depending on the On-Screen Display Setting:

On-Screen Display Setting		HD JPEG Mode: Off		HD JPEG Mode: On
		Content of output for		Content of output for each
		each output jack		output jack during JPEG playback
"Video Out"	HDMI Output	HDMI	Video	HDMI	Video
Setting	Setting *	Output	Output	Output	Output

Composite	Invalid	-	Composite	-	Composite
	480/576p	480p/576p	Composite	480p/576p	Composite	Connections
HDMI	720p	720p	Composite	720p	-

	1080i	1080i	Composite	1080i	-

	1080p	1080p	Composite	1080p	-

*Settings for HDMI output format are performed using the HDMI button on the remote control or HDMI SELECT button on the front panel.

Notes

•Composite (Video) will not have JPEG pictures output when HD JPEG Mode is on 32 , except 480p/576p video resolution mode. You may view photos (JPEG ) through HDMI connection.

•If Auto is selected, it follows preference HDMI aspect ratio of TV.

You can enjoy high quality dynamic sounds by connecting the DVD player to optional audio equipment.

•For connection to your TV, see “Connecting to a TV” .

•This section uses the following reference marks.

: Front speaker

: Rear speaker

: Sub woofer

: Center speaker

: Signal flow

Warning

•When you are connecting (via the COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack) an AV decoder that does not have Dolby Digital, Digital Theater Systems (DTS) or MPEG2 decoding function, be sure to set “Digital Output” to “PCM” from the on-screen displays. Otherwise, high volume sound may damage your hearing as well as the speakers.

•When playing DTS-encoded discs (DVDs and audio CDs), excessive noise may be output from the analog audio output jacks. To avoid possible damage to the audio system, you should take proper precautions when the analog audio output jacks of the DVD player are connected to an amplification system. To enjoy DTS Digital Surround™ playback, an external 5.1 channel DTS Digital Surround™ decoder system must be connected to the COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack of the DVD player.

Notes

•DO NOT connect the COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack of the DVD player to the AC-3 RF input of a Dolby Digital Receiver. This input on your A/V Receiver is reserved for Laserdisc use only and is incompatible with the COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack of the DVD player.

•Connect the COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack of the DVD player to the “DIGITAL (COAXIAL)” input of a Receiver or Processor.

•Refer to the owner’s manual of the connected equipment as well.

•When you connect the DVD player to other equipment, be sure to turn off the power and unplug all of the equipment from the wall outlet before making any connections.

•The output sound of the DVD player has a wide dynamic range. Be sure to adjust the receiver’s volume to a moderate listening level. Otherwise, the speakers may be damaged by a sudden high volume sound.

•Turn off the amplifier before you connect or disconnect the DVD player’s power cord. If you leave the amplifier power on, the speakers may be damaged.