6
Chapter 2
The following chart ranks the audio and video resolution for each setup option, assuming that
the resolution is not compromised by your Internet connection:

Viewing HD video

To view HD video you must:
Connect your player to an HDTV using an HDMI or component video cable. See the next
section
“Video connections”
for details.
Connect your player to a broadband network with sufficient bandwidth to receive HD streams
(4.0 Mbps or greater). See
“Connecting your player to your home network”
for details.
Select the HDTV option in Display Type Settings. See
“Changing your display setting”
for details.
Choose a video that is available in HD format. Some channels do not offer HD content, and
even if the channel offers HD content, a particular video may not be available in HD.
Video Audio
Composite
*
Stereo
***
S-Video
**
Optical
****
Component
***
HDMI
****
HDMI
****
NOTE:
Even if you use a high-resolution setup, audio/video quality may be compromised
based on the speed of your broadband Internet connection.