CONNECTIONS
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Choosing a Connection Choosing a Connection
The following show examples of connections commonly used to connect the DVD player
with a TV and other components.
Before Connecting the DVD Player
Connection to an Audio System
• Always turn off the DVD player, TV, and other components before
you connect or disconnect any cables.
• Refer to the owner’s manual of the additional components you are
connecting for more information on those particular components.
Method 1 Method 2
AUDIO
SYSTEM
DVD
PLAYER
TV (Normal, Widescreen, Projection, etc..)
Connection to a TV (For Video)
TV
DVD
PLAYER
Analog Audio Out Digital Audio Out
2ch Amplifier
Audio Input Jacks Dolby Digital Decoder
Digital Audio Input Jack
OR
NOTE
DVD Player + TV with Video Input Jack
(The VIDEO OUTSELECT switch must be set to the S-VIDEO position.)
DVD Player + TV with S-Video Input Jack
(The VIDEO OUTSELECT switch must be set to the S-VIDEO position.)
DVD Player + TV with Component Video Jacks
(The VIDEO OUTSELECT switch must be set to the 525i(480i) position.)
DVD Player + TV with Progressive Scan Jacks.
(The VIDEO OUTSELECT switch must be set to the 525P(480P) position).
• If 525P(480P) VIDEO OUTis selected, VIDEO and S-VIDEO will not work.
• Depending on your TV, your hookup for Method 4 may differ from the illustration.
Consult your TV User’s Manual to find out if your TV supports Progressive Scan.
If Progressive Scan is supported, follow the TV User’s Manual’s instructions regarding Progressive
Scan settings in the TV’s menu system.
Method 1
Method 2
Method 3
Method 4
S-VIDEO
525I
(480I)
525P
(480P)
S-VIDEO
525I
(480I)
525P
(480P)
S-VIDEO
525I
(480I)
525P
(480P)
AV Cable S-Video
Cable Video
Cables
OR OR
Audio Output Jacks Video Output Jack S-Video Jack Component Video Jacks Component Video Jacks
Good
picture
Basic Audio Better
picture Best
picture
Method 1 Method 2 Method 3
Optimum
picture
Method 4