S-Video/Component Video
Connections (for DVD)
Use the S-Video or Component Video connection method only for the DVD. The VCR can still be viewed through the RF or line inputs.
To activate your alternative (S-Video or Component) video selection, follow the “Alt Video Out” instructions on page 21. Keep in mind that you can choose either S-Video or Component only, but not both. A superior video quality can be obtained when watching a DVD on your DVD-VCR if your TV is equipped with S-Video or Component Video inputs.
1When using a S-Video cable
Connect the S-VIDEO OUT on the rear panel of your DVD-VCR to the S-Video Input on your TV.
To S-Video Input on Your TV |
2When using a Component video cable
connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, Pb, Pr) on the rear panel of your DVD-VCR to the Component Video Input on your TV.
To Component Video Input |
on Your TV |
3Connect Audio Out (DVD only)
Using RCA audio cables, connect the LEFT/RIGHT Line Out jacks on the rear panel of your DVD-VCR to the LEFT/RIGHT Audio Line In jacks on your TV.
•When connecting your DVD-VCR to a TV with the S-Video or Component Video Output, make sure that you must, use these Line Out jacks to obtain audio.
•To activate your connection, see “Alt Video Out” on page 21.
Monitor TV Connections
Monitor-style televisions offer improved sound and picture over regular televisions because they receive the audio and video signals directly from the DVD-VCR through the line inputs.
NOTE: A monitor television is not the same as a computer monitor.
1Connect DVD-VCR to Monitor TV
Connect RCA cables from the Audio/Video Line Out jacks on the rear panel of the DVD-VCR to the Audio/Video Line Inputs of your monitor TV.
To Monitor TV Audio/Video Inputs |
2Set TV to Auxiliary Mode
Set your monitor TV to “Aux,” “Video,” or “Line.” Refer to your monitor television owner’s manual for the correct setting.
