Connecting using the S-video output | Pioneer S-HTD340 guide

02Connecting up

•Placing the system unit too close to your TV may cause interference, especially if you’re using an indoor antenna. If you notice interference, move the system unit away from the TV.

Connecting using the S-video output

If your TV has an S-video input, you can use this instead of the standard video output for a better quality picture.

•Use an S-video cable (not supplied) to connect the S-VIDEO OUT to an S-video input on your TV.

Line up the small triangle below the jack with the same mark on the plug before plugging in.

		S-VIDEO
		INPUT
TV
	VIDEO	IN
	OUT	IN
PR	OUT
PR		CONTROL
COMPONENT		CONTROL
VIDEO OUT		S-VIDEO
PB	Y	OUT
	VIDEO

SPEAKERS	FRONT	SUB	CENTER
R	L	WOOFER	CENTER

•The S-video output is switchable between S1 and S2 formats for compatibility with all TVs. See Video Output settings on page 63 for more on this.

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Connecting using the component video output

If your TV has component video inputs, you can use these instead of the standard video output to connect this system to your TV. This should give you the best quality picture from the three types of video output available.

•Use a component video cable (not supplied) to connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT to a set of component inputs on your TV.

COMPONENT

INPUT

TV

	VIDEO		IN
	OUT		IN
PR	OUT
PR			CONTROL
COMPONENT			CONTROL
VIDEO OUT		S-VIDEO
PB	Y	OUT
		VIDEO

SPEAKERS	FRONT	SUB
R	L	WOOFER

•The component video output is switchable between interlaced and progressive formats. See Video Output settings on page 63 and Watching progressive scan video from the component video outputs below for more on this.

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Pioneer S-HTD340 operating instructions Connecting using the S-video output, Connecting using the component video output

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