7 CONNECTING YOUR DCH RECEIVER

Video Connection Options

The DCH receiver offers several different video connection options. Component video, HDMI, and IEEE-1394 allow you to view both High Definition and Standard- Definition TV programming. Composite video, S-Video, and RF coaxial connections allow you to view only Standard-Definition TV programming.

To determine whether your TV features component video, HDMI, IEEE-1394, S-Video, or composite video, check the manual supplied with your TV.

Use the guidelines below to determine the best video connection for your home entertainment system.

Note: Only (1) video connection to the TV is required. HD video can only be viewed with HDMI, IEEE-1394, or component video connections.

•HDMI or IEEE-1394 — HDTV and SDTV

HDMI and IEEE-1394 offer higher quality HD video than component video.

•If your TV has an HDMI input, this is for both audio and video. Connect an HDMI cable to the TV and to the HDMI connector on your DCH receiver.

•HDMI and IEEE-1394 outputs provide video and audio, so no separate audio connections are required if you plan to use your TV’s speakers as the primary audio source.

•If your TV has a DVI input, connect a DVI-to-HDMI adapter or cable to the HDMI out connector on the DCH receiver and the DVI-HDTVconnector on your TV.

DVI does not provide audio. A separate audio connection must be made.

•Component video (YPbPr) — HDTV and SDTV

The YPbPr connectors on your DCH receiver provide HDTV and SDTV component video.

•S-Video — SDTV

If component video connections are not available on your TV, use the S-Video connection.

•Video (also referred to as composite video) — SDTV

If S-Video is not available, use the composite video (video) connection.

•RF Output — SDTV

RF Output is standard on your DCH6416. It carries video and audio. Set your TV to channel 3 or 4.

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