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Connecting the Settop Box to
a High-Definition TV and VCR
Note: The inputs/outputs on your specific VCR and HDTV determine which video cables you will need. If your
VCR and HDTV accepts S-video, this should be your first choice as it is considered the higher standard-def-
inition video output.
1.
Using the coaxial cable from an active wall outlet, connect the cable to the CABLE IN coaxial input
on the settop box.
2.
Locate the Y Pb Pr inputs on your HDTV and the Y Pb Pr outputs on the settop box. (These
connectors are color-coded on the settop box as follows: Y = green. Pb = blue. Pr = red. Colors may
vary on your HDTV.)
3.
Using a three-jack component video connector, connect the Y output on the settop box to the Y input
on your HDTV. Do the same for the Pb and Pr connections.
4.
Connect the single connector end of a Y audio splitter cable to the AUDIO OUT R (red) on the settop
box. Insert the other ends into the AUDIO IN R on your VCR and AUDIO IN R on your HDTV.
5.
Use the second splitter cable to connect the AUDIO OUT L (pink) on the settop box to the AUDIO IN L
connections on both the VCR and the HDTV.
6.
Use the two-pronged RCA cable to connect the AUDIO OUT L & R on your VCR to the AUDIO IN L & R
on your HDTV.
7a.
Using an S-video cable, connect the S-VIDEO output on the settop box to the S-VIDEO IN on your
VCR. Then use the second S-video cable to connect the S-VIDEO output on the VCR to the S-VIDEO
IN on your HDTV.
– OR –
7b.
Using your single-pronged RCA-type video connector cable, connect the VIDEO OUT (yellow)
connector on the settop box to the VIDEO IN connector on your VCR. Next, use the second single-
pronged RCA-type video connector cable to connect the VIDEO OUT connector on your VCR to the
VIDEO IN connector on your HDTV.
NOTE: You will need to purchase all other cables if you chose to use the optional outputs on the HD settop box
such as the DVI-D and Optical SPDIF outputs.
If you intend to use
a standard stereo
VCR, use this con-
figuration to watch
both HD and Standard-
Definition video on your HDTV as well as record
and play Standard-Definition video via your VCR.
Warning: Do not plug in the setup box power cord
to a wall outlet until you have completed ALL con-
nections between the DCT and other components.
You will need the following connector cables:
• 1 set of two-pronged red & white RCA-type
audio cables
• 2 sets of “Y” audio splitter cables
• 2 S-video cables
– OR –
• 2 sets of single-pronged RCA type video cables
Connecting the Settop Box to a
High-Definition TV and Home Theater
Using this illustration,
you can connect a
stereo or Home Theater
receiver to take full advantage of the
settop box’s rich digital audio
features. To integrate a VCR or DVD
player with a Home Theater receiver,
consult the equipment manufacturer’s
manual provided with the equipment.
There are three options to configure your audio connection to include your Home Theater. Configure your
audio setup to match the audio inputs on your Home Theater receiver. Options 1 and 2 are of equal sound
quality. Option 3 is of lesser quality.
Option One
– Optical
1.
Follow steps 1 through 3 in the previous diagram.
2.
Locate the OPTICAL SPDIF output on the settop box and the OPTICAL SPDIF input on your digital Home
Theater receiver. This input may also be labeled Toslink on your digital Home Theater receiver.
3.
Using an optical audio connector, connect the output on the settop box to the input on your digital Home
Theater receiver.
Option Two
– RCA-Type Digital Audio
1.
Follow steps 1 through 3 in the previous diagram.
2.
Locate the orange RCA-type SPDIF output on the settop box and the RCA-type SPDIF or digital audio input
on your Home Theater receiver.
3.
Using a single-pronged RCA-type audio connector, connect the output on the settop box to the input on
your Home Theater receiver.
Option Three
– Baseband Audio Connector cables to be used: Two-pronged RCA type audio cable (red
& pink)
1.
Follow steps 1 through 3 in the previous diagram.
2.
Locate the AUDIO OUT L (pink) and R (red) outputs on the settop box and the AUDIO IN L & R inputs on
your HDTV
3.
Using a two-pronged RCA-type audio connector, connect the L & R outputs on the settop box to the L &
R inputs on your HDTV. Remember L will go to L, and R will go to R.
NOTE: When using your audio receiver, it is recommended that you mute or turn down the volume on your TV.
Warning: Do not plug in the settop box power cord
to a wall outlet until you have completed all con-
nections between the DCT and other components.
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