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Video Connections (continued from page 2-11)

Mini D Ribbon Component Video Output Connector

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Description

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Y or Green

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Green Ground

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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BY, B-Y, or Blue

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Blue Ground

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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RY, R-Y, or Red

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Red Ground

All other pins are N/C (no connection).

Whenever possible, it is recommended to use a component video output connection. All versions offer component video output on a group of RCA or BNC connectors. Some versions also offer component video output on a Mini D Ribbon connector. Refer to the table and illustration above for more information about the Mini D Ribbon connector.

Progressive-scan component video output is available on all component video output connectors. Compared to interlaced video signals, progressive-scan video signals double the amount of video information sent to a compatible display device. For highest picture quality, it is recommended to use a progressive-scan compatible display device.

Note:

Progressive-scan component video output is only available for NTSC discs

When a component video output connection is not possible, it is recommended to use an S-video output connection, which provides better picture quality than a composite video output connection. All versions offer S-video output on an S-video output connector.

S-video cables can be difficult to connect. Because these cable plugs are keyed, it is important to insert them with the proper orientation to the connector. Make sure the cable plug is properly aligned with the connector before the cable plug is inserted. In addition, make sure the cable plug is fully inserted for a solid connection.

When neither a component nor S-video output connection is possible, use a composite video output connection. All versions offer composite video output on an RCA connector. Some versions also offer composite video output on a Euro or Peritel (TV A/V) connector (below).

Euro or Peritel (TV A/V) Connections

Some versions include a Euro or Peritel (TV A/V) connector that offers composite, S-video, or RGB video and two channels of audio output on a SCART connector labeled TV A/V CONNECTOR. When making this connection, use a 21-pin male-to-male SCART cable with a SCART plug on both ends. The Video Out parameter (3-27) controls video output format when the RT-10 is using the Euro or Peritel (TV A/V) connector. Refer to the table and illustration at the top of the next page for more information.

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