Preparation

 

 

 

 

 

Basic Connections

Connecting to a TV

● Please refer to the instruction manuals of your

1 Connect the SCART (TV OUT) on the DVD

 

TV,VCR, Stereo System or other devices as

 

Player to the corresponding connector (TV IN)

 

necessary to make the best connections.

 

 

 

on your TV.

 

 

 

Make one of the following connections,

depending on the capabilities of your existing

Note:

– Ensure that the “TV” indication on SCART

equipment.

cable is connected to the TV set and “DVD”

The following guidelines are options for the best

indication on SCART cable is connected to the

picture and sound quality available on your DVD

DVD player.

Player.

 

Picture

If your TV is not equipped with a SCART input,

you can select the following connection:

1Use the CVBS Video Ouput for good picture

quality.

If your TV has a CVBS Video input

2 Use SCART Output for best picture quality.

connector,

Sound

1 Connect the CVBS VIDEO OUT on the DVD

Player to the CVBS VIDEO IN.

1 Digital audio connections provide the clearest

2 Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT on the

sound. Connect the DVD Player’s DIGITAL

DVD Player to the Left and Right AUDIO IN on

AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) to your

the TV.

amplifier or receiver.

 

2

If digital connections are not possible, connect

 

 

 

 

 

 

the DVD Player’s Left and Right (white and red)

 

 

Back

 

 

 

AUDIO OUT to your amplifier, receiver, stereo

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

of TV

 

 

 

or TV.

 

 

 

 

 

Warning!

 

RIGHT

 

 

 

 

AUDIO IN

 

 

 

Never make or change connections with

 

LEFT

 

 

 

 

AUDIO IN

 

 

 

 

 

CVBS VIDEO IN

TV IN SCART

 

the power switched on.

 

 

 

 

 

Connect the DVD Player directly to your

 

 

 

 

 

 

TV, instead of eg. a VCR, to avoid

 

 

 

OR

 

 

distortion because DVD video discs are

TO TV

 

TO TV

TO TV

 

copy protected.

AUDIO IN

 

 

 

 

 

VIDEO IN

SCART IN

Do not connect the DVD Player AUDIO

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUT to PHONO IN of your amplifier or

TV OUT

L

VIDEO

OPTICAL

 

 

receiver.

 

R

COAXIAL

 

 

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Philips DVD 728, DVD 729 owner manual Basic Connections Connecting to a TV

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