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VIDEO CONNECTIONS
You should make the video connection between the D 200 and your TV first. It will be either direct or via the video inputs on your surround controller (or AV receiver). A video connection is required to view the D 200’s setup menu on your TV. This section will help you make the video connection.
The D 200 includes four different types of video outputs. All of the video outputs can be active at the same time allowing you to use a combination of connections for a second TV or second Zone. You will connect only one of the D 200 video outputs for your primary viewing area, or “main zone.” Choose the best quality video output for which your TV has a matching input.
-HDMI provides the best picture quality. Only High Definition digital TVs include an HDMI input.
-Component video is the next best and consists of three separate cables.
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-Composite video is the lowest quality but is the most common type of connection.
HDMI Video Connections
Connect the HDMI Output connector of the D 200 to the HDMI INPUT connector on your TV using a high quality
HDMI connections are for the transmission of uncompressed wide bandwidth digital video and stereo or
“HDMI” will flash on the D 200’s front panel when an HDMI cable is not connected between the D 200 and a TV or if your TV is turned off. If you are not using the HDMI output you can turn it off in the Video setup menu and it will stop flashing.
Note: If you have more than one HDMI source component (such as a cable or satellite receiver, or a game console) you may need to use an external HDMI switcher.
We strongly recommend the
D 200 HDMI Output to a TV’s DVI Input
If your TV is equipped with a DVI input connector instead of an HDMI input connector you might be able to use it with a commercially available
Note: Many earlier model TVs with DVI inputs are not