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Chapter 2 - Connections
www.adcom.com GDV-870 Owner’s Manual
Connections Overview
Adcom provides every conceivable connection to in-
tegrate the GDV-870 with your home theater system.
We recommend that you choose the best video and
audio options compatible with your particular dis-
play device and sound system.
Video Connections
• Composite video ...................................12
• S-Video ...............................................12
• Component video ..................................12
• Progressive Scan video ............................12
• HDMI .................................................13
Audio Connections
• 2-channel analog audio ............................13
• Coaxial digital audio ...............................14
• Optical digital audio ...............................14
• 5.1-channel analog audio ..........................14
Power/Control Connections
• 12V DC triggers .....................................15
• IR sensor .............................................15
• Power connections .................................16
Before You Begin
Before you begin connecting the GDV-870, it is recom-
mended that you read all instructions, including the
instructions for each device you plan to connect.
• DO NOT CONNECT THE GDV-870 POWER CORD
OR POWER ON THE GDV-870 UNTIL ALL CON-
NECTIONS ARE COMPLETE. CONNECTING OR
DISCONNECTING DEVICES WHILE THE PLAYER
AND/OR DEVICES ARE POWERED ON CAN R E-
SULT IN SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE PLAYER AND/
OR THE CONNECTED DEVICES.
About Video Cables
• Video cable
Use for composite video connec-
tions to standard TVs and display de-
vices. Match yellow to yellow.
• S-Video cable
Use for higher quality video connections
to standard TVs and display devices.
• Component video cables
Use for best quality analog video connections
to digital and Progressive Scan TVs and display
devices. Match
green, blue, and
red respectively.
• HDMI cables
Use for supe-
rior, all-digital
audio/video qual-
ity to and from
HDMI compatible
components.
About Audio Cables
• RCA Cables
Use for 2-channel and 5.1-chan-
nel analog audio connections. Match
red to red and white to white.
• Digital coaxial cable
Use for high-quality
multi-channel digital
audio connections.
• Digital optical cable
(aka “Toslink”) Use
as an alternative
to coaxial cable
for digital audio
connections.
Chapter 2 - Conne ctions