SCART output
The SCART connector is common on European A/V equipment and provides a convenient connection method between your DVD player and display device, carrying both video and stereo audio.
If you are using a SCART connection and you do not wish to listen to the audio through your TV, then it is best to mute your TV’s speakers; muting the TV will prevent this audio being heard.
Note that the SCART output has a control signal that switches your TV to its SCART input when the DV139 is turned on. It will also signal to
HDMI digital video
The HDMI connector offers uncompressed digital video and audio transmission between the DV139 and the display device, and provides the highest quality output. Generally, it is also the easiest connection type to configure.
To use this video connection, you will require a HDMI or HDMI/DVI cable between the DV139 and your display device or receiver. See page 22 for further details.
Making audio connections
The DV139 offers a number of alternatives for connecting audio. The connection type to use depends on the rest of your system; chose the type most appropriate to your amplifier.
If you want to listen to audio through... ...we recommend the following:
<Your television
How you listen to audio through your TV depends on the inputs it has and your video connection:
<SCART: If you are using a SCART connection, this will carry stereo audio. No further connection is required.
<HDMI: If you are using an HDMI connection (not DVI), this will carry audio. No further connection is required.
<Stereo phono: (For use with a connection type other than SCART or HDMI.) If your TV has stereo phono inputs, follow the instructions below for a stereo amplifier.
<Your stereo amplifier
If you wish to listen to audio from your player through a stereo amplifier, then use the stereo analogue outputs. These outputs provide a stereo
Using a stereo phono cable of a suitable length, connect the outputs labeled
L/R Stereo out to the left and right inputs (respectively) for DVD or CD on your amplifier.
<Your
Using phono cables of a suitable length, connect the
If you are using three stereo amplifiers to provide the amplification, we recommend grouping related channels within an amplifier: use one amplifier for the left and right channels, one for the two surround channels and one for the centre channel and (if necessary) the subwoofer.
<Your
Connect either the HDMI or one of the S/PDIF digital outputs to the ‘DVD’ input of your receiver. These digital outputs provide PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG
Listening to DVD-audio or SACD discs
The high quality of
If you wish to use a
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