Adcom GDV-870 user manual Connections Overview, Before You Begin

Chapter 2 - Connections

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 RE- 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-qualitymulti-channel digital

audio connections.

•Digital optical cable

(aka “Toslink”) Use as an alternative to coaxial cable for digital audio connections.

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