Philips DVDQ50 Hookups, Determining the best possible connection, Before you begin, Remember

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Determining the best possible connection...

The capabilities of your existing equipment will determine your con- nection possibilities. However, the following guidelines describe which options have the best picture and sound quality.

Component Video provides the best picture quality. Progessive Scan Component Video has the highest quality, but use it only if the TV has Progressive Scan.

Use the S-Video jack for excellent picture quality.

Use the yellow CVBS Video jack for good picture quality.

If your TV only has an RF-style jack, usually labeled Antenna In or 75 ohm, you will need an adapter in order to connect the DVD Player to the TV. Ask your electronics retailer for details. Many retailers refer to this adapter as an RF modulator or RF adapter.

Digital audio connections provide the clearest sound. Connect one of the DVD Player’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) to your Stereo for the best sound quality.

If digital connections are not possible, connect the DVD Player’s red and white AUDIO OUT jacks to the Audio In jacks of your Stereo or TV.

Before you begin...

●Refer to the manuals of your TV, VCR, Stereo or other devices as necessary. Note the style of jacks and connectors on the other equipment. Determine how to choose different Audio and Video In channels on your other equipment so you can see and hear the DVD Player on the TV, Stereo, etc.

●Disconnect all equipment from the power outlets. Connect the equipment to the power outlets only after you have finished hook- ing up everything. Never make or change connections with equip- ment connected to the power outlet.

Remember...

●Connect the DVD Player directly to the TV. For example, do not connect the DVD Player to a VCR, then connect the VCR to a TV. This type of connection may distort the picture and sound. Also, your VCR might have the copy protection system, which could fur- ther distort the DVD image.

●Set the TV to the correct Video In channel. Such channels may be called AUX or AUXILIARY IN, AUDIO/VIDEO or A/V IN, EXT1 or EXT2, etc. These channels often are located near channel 00.

See your TV manual for details. Or, change TV channels until you see the DVD logo on the TV.

●Set the Stereo to the correct channel or “source” mode.

●Do not connect the DVD Player’s AUDIO OUT jacks to the PHONO IN jack of your Stereo.

●You only need one audio connection and one video connection.

Once you determine the best option, find your choice on pages 10-15. Follow the steps for the hookup you chose.