Step 1: Connecting to a TV
•Connect the player directly to your TV. If you connect the player to a VCR, TV/VCR combination, video selector or AV amplifier, the playback picture may be distorted due to copy protection.
•Be sure to turn off the power and unplug both units from the wall outlet before making any connections.
Via HDMI input
HDMI transfers digital audio and uncompressed digital video on a single cable. As a result, audio cables and video cables don’t need to be connected separately to a device.
HDMI cable (not supplied)
To HDMI OUTPUT | HDMI INPUT |
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Notes
•When the HDMI connection is not verified, an error message appears on the front panel display. In this case, disconnect the HDMI cable then connect it again, or turn off the connected HDMI device then turn it on.
•HDMI output is digital only, DVI analog is not supported.
•HDMI is an evolving technology, so it is possible that some devices may not operate properly with this player.
•To get the most possible benefit from Dolby Digital Plus, you should connect your HD DVD player to your AV receiver using its HDMI input. If your AV receiver has this type of input, make sure it is connected to your HD DVD player and that the input is set to use audio from HDMI (and not the SPDIF coaxial or optical input). If your AV receiver does not have an HDMI input, then the next best choice is to use the SPDIF (coaxial or optical) input on your AV receiver.
•If you use the SPDIF optical output or analog outputs to connect your audio system and have the “Digital Out HDMI” ( page 21) set to “Auto” or “PCM”, the audio output level from these jacks will be reduced when listening to a multichannel disc. To restore the audio output level, set “Digital Out HDMI” to “Downmixed PCM”.
Via component video input
Some discs may be down converted or require HDMI connection.
Component video cables (not supplied)
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VIDEO OUTPUT
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TV
This connection only sends video signals. Be sure to make audio connection on page 16.
Via VIDEO (yellow) input
Composite video (yellow) cable (not supplied)
To VIDEO OUTPUT
TV
480i output only regardless of the resolution settings ( page 20) or the connections of other output jack.
This connection only sends video signals. Be sure to make audio connection on page 16.
Note
•This player supports simultaneous output of video on its HDMI and component video ports. However, some discs may restrict output of video on the component video ports when viewing high definition content or
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