Hookups 9
Determining the best possible connection...
The capabilities of your existing equipment, especially your TV, will determine your connection possibilities.
However, the following guidelines describe which options provide the best picture and sound quality.
HHHHHHHHComponent Video provides the best picture quality. Details are on page 12.
HHHHHHS-Video provides excellent picture quality. Details are on page 11.
HHHHComposite Video (a yellow Video jack) provides good picture quality. Details are on page 10.
HHHHYour TV may have only an RF-style jack, usually labeled Antenna In or 75 ohm or
RF In. You will need an RF modulator in order to view the Player at your TV. See
your electronics retailer for details on RF modulator availability and operations.
HHHHHHHHDigital audio connections provide the clearest sound, but you must have a digital Stereo.
Connect the Player’s black COAXIAL Digital Audio Out jack to your Stereo for the best
sound quality. Details are on page 14.
HHHHHHIf a digital connection is not possible, connect the Player’s red and white AUDIO OUT jacks
to the Audio In jacks of your Stereo or TV. Details are on pages 10-13.
Before you begin...
●Refer to the manuals of your TV, Stereo, or other equipment as necessary. Note the style of jacks and
connectors on the other equipment. Determine how to choose different Audio and Video In channels
on your other equipment so you can see and hear the Player on the TV, Stereo, etc.
●Disconnect all equipment from the power outlets. Connect the equipment to the power outlets only
after you have finished hooking up everything. Never make or change connections with equipment
connected to the power outlet.
Remember...
●Connect the Player directly to the TV. For example, do not connect the Player to a VCR, then con-
nect the VCR to a TV. This type of connection may distort the picture and sound. Also, your VCR
might have the copy protection system, which could distort the DVD image or prevent playback of
some Discs.
●Set the TV to the correct Video In channel. Such channels may be called AUX or AUXILIARYIN,
AUDIO/VIDEO or A/V IN, EXT1 or EXT2 or External In, etc. These channels are often near channel
00. Your TV or its remote control may have a Video or Auxiliary switch/button that allows you to
choose the correct Video In channel. See your TV manual for details. Or, change TV channels until you
see the blue Philips DVD background screen or the Player’s screen saver on the TV screen.
●Set the Stereo to the correct channel or “source” mode.
●Do not connect the DVDPlayer’s AUDIO OUT jacks to the PHONO IN jack of your Stereo.
●You only need one audio connection and one video connection between the Player and your TV
and/or Stereo. So, you might not use all the jacks on the Player.