Philips DVD962SA, Owner'S Manual

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Hookups 9
Depending on your TV and other equipment you wish to connect, there
are various ways you could connect the DVD Player. Use only one of the
connections described in the following pages.
Before you begin...
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Refer to the manuals of your TV, VCR, Stereo System or other devices
as necessary. Note the style of jacks and connectors on the other equip-
ment. Determine how to choose different Audio and Video In channels
on your other equipment so you can see and hear the DVD Player on
the TV, Stereo, etc.
● Disconnect all equipment from the power outlets. Connect the
equipment to the power outlets only after you have finished hook-
ing up everything. Never make or change connections with equip-
ment connected to the power outlet.
Determining the best possible connection...
Your hookup will be determined primarily by feature availability of your
existing equipment. However, the following guidelines describe which
options have the best picture and sound quality.
Use Component Video jacks (Pr/Cr, Pb/Cb, Y) for the best
picture quality.
Use Progressive Scan (PROGRESSIVE SCAN OUT Pr/Cr,
Pb/Cb, Y) if your TV has Progressive Scan Video In jacks. Use
the DVD Player’s PROGRESSIVE SCAN OUT jacks instead of
the Player’s Pr/Cr, Pb/Cb, Y Component Video jacks.
Use the S-Video jack for excellent picture quality.
Use the yellow CVBS Video jack for good picture quality.
If your TV only has an RF-style jack, usually labelled
Antenna In or 75 ohm, you will need an adapter in
order to connect the DVD Player to the TV.
Ask your
electronics retailer for details. The DVD picture still will
exceed the quality of videotapes and other analog recordings.
Digital audio connections provide the clearest sound.
Connect one of the DVD Player’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
jacks (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) to your Stereo Receiver for
the best sound quality.
If digital connections are not possible, connect the DVD Player’s
red and white AUDIO OUT jacks to the Audio In jacks of your
Stereo Receiver or TV.
Remember...
●
Connect the DVD Player directly to the TV. For example, do not
connect the DVD Player to a VCR, then connect the VCR to a TV.
This type of connection may distort the picture and sound. Also, your
VCR might have the copy protection system, which could further dis-
tort the DVD image.
●
Set the TV to the correct Video In channel. Such channels may be
called AUX or AUXILIARY IN, AUDIO/VIDEO or A/V IN, EXT1,
EXT2, or External In, etc. These channels often are located near
channel 00. See your TV owner’s manual for details.
●
Set the Stereo Receiver to the correct channel or “source” mode.
● Do not connect the DVD Player’s AUDIO OUT jacks to the
PHONO IN jack of your Stereo Receiver.
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You only need one audio connection and one video connection.
Once you determine the best option, find your choice on pages
10-14. Follow the specific steps for the hookup you chose.