Classe Audio CDP-300 owner manual Hdmi Digital Video Output

For this reason, you are advised to use component video connections whenever possible.

This advice holds especially true for the CDP-300, since it incorporates sophisticated video processing circuitry that can convert the standard definition DVDs you play to high definition rates that are most compatible with today’s best video displays.

The Component video output of the CDP-300 can be set to 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, or 1080i (based on the best match to your display).

All three analog video outputs are active simultaneously. Connect the appropriate video output(s) of the CDP-300 to the corresponding inputs of your A/V preamplifier/processor using high quality video cables. Your Classé dealer can assist you in making an appropriate cable selection.

3HDMI Digital Video Output

The HDMI output of the CDP-300 provides for a direct, digital video connection to your display. Digital display devices such as LCD and DLP™ are used increasingly in modern home theater settings; HDMI allows you to keep the video signal in its digital form all the way to the display, offering stunning clarity and realism.

In addition, HDMI carries the multichannel audio signal and some additional data about the signal being played. When fully implemented, it can become the only connection between the DVD player and the A/V preamplifier/processor. (The A/V preamp retains the audio signal and passes the video along to the display device.) More often, people prefer to run separate audio and video cables since doing so offers some additional flexibility as well as the potential for higher audio performance via AES/EBU connection.

If your display has a DVI input rather than an HDMI input, contact your Classé dealer about a suitable adapter cable. The DVI standard lacks the audio capabilities of HDMI, and is growing less popular in the consumer electronics world. A simple and inexpensive adapter can convert from the HDMI connector to the DVI connector, and the electrical characteristics of the digital video signals are the same.

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