Optional Video Connections

MAKING CONNECTIONS

HDMI cables are available from your dealer and should not be more than 15’ (4.5 m) in length without having special signal repeaters ‘in line’ to make the signal go further. HDMI to DVI-D connectors will possibly work with the HDMI connector on the DVD 8 but they must provide the ‘digital handshake’ to the DVD 8 before it will offer an output signal from the HDMI connector.

For DVD Audio or SACD disk playback the 5.1 channel analog outputs will need to be connected to the companion component. (See OPTIONAL AUDIO CONNECTIONS for DVD Audio and SACD 2 channel stereo or 5.1 channel playback set up information.)

Visible improvement in video quality, when compared to composite video connections, can be achieved by making either S-Video or component video connections to a TV or monitor compatible with these connections. When either S-Video or component video connections are made, it is not necessary to make composite video connections using the yellow cord of the audio-video cable.

Making Component Video Connections

If the TV or monitor has component video inputs, making this type of video connection will produce the ideal picture quality for the presentation of DVD video. Using a component video cable (not included), connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT jacks to the corresponding component video input jacks on the TV. Actual labels for component video inputs may vary depending on the TV manufacturer. (E.g. Y, R-Y, B-Y or Y, CB, CR) Component video cables are typically designated with red (R), blue (B), and green (G) color bands to show how to correctly connect them to the player and the TV. The rear panel plugs on the DVD 8 have red, blue and green color inserts to assist in correct color connections to your display.

In some TVs or monitors, the colors levels of the playback picture may be reduced slightly or the tint may change. In such a case, adjust the TV or monitor for optimum performance. Be sure to set Audio Setup > Speaker Setup Select to "Stereo" using the on-screen menu.

Making S-Video Connections

If the TV or monitor has an S-video input, making this type of video connection will produce improved picture quality over a composite video connection. Using an S-video cable, connect the VIDEO OUTPUT S-Video jack to the corresponding S-video input jack on the TV. Be sure to set Audio Setup Speaker Setup Select to "Stereo" using the on-screen menu.

OPTIONAL AUDIO CONNECTIONS

The DVD 8 player provides numerous ways to take full advantage of the digital multi-channel sound recorded on DVD media.

When listening to CD Audio

For CD Audio media, it is recommended to make connections from the Left and Right ANALOG OUTPUT jacks to the Left and Right DVD or CD player input connections on your preamplifier, AV Receiver or surround processor.

When listening to stereo or 5.1 DVD Audio or SACD disks

For DVD Audio or SACD media, it is recommended to make connections from the Left and Right ANALOG OUTPUT jacks to the Left and Right CD player input connections on your preamplifier, AV Receiver or surround processor. If you wish to enjoy 5.1 surround sound