Connecting the DV-CP706
This chapter explains how to connect the
Before Making Any Connections
•Read the manuals supplied with your AV components.
•Don’t connect the power cord until you’ve completed all audio and video connections.
Optical Digital Jack
The
Caution: To prevent shutter damage, hold the optical plug straight when inserting and removing.
RCA/phono AV Connection Color Coding
RCA/phono AV connections are usually color coded: red, white, and yellow. Use red plugs to connect right- channel audio inputs and outputs (typically labeled “R”). Use white plugs to connect
Right (red) | Analog audio | Right (red) | |
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Left (white) |
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(Yellow) | Composite video | (Yellow) | |
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AV Cables & Connectors
HDMI
HDMI connections can carry uncom- pressed, standard or high definition digital video and digital audio, for the best picture and sound quality.
Video
| Y | Y | Component video separates the luminance |
Component | PB | PB | (Y) and color difference signals (PR, PB), |
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video | PR | PR | TV manufacturers label their component |
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Composite |
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| all TVs, VCRs, and other video equipment. | |
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Optical digital
Coaxial digital
Analog
Optical digital audio connections with the optical digital audio output and a suitable AV receiver, you can enjoy
Coaxial digital audio connections with the coaxial digital audio output and a suitable AV receiver, you can enjoy
RCA/phono analog audio connectors can be found on virtually all AV components.
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