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.
TV (Normal, Widescreen, Projection, etc..)
Good
picture
Basic Audio
Better
picture
Best
picture
Method 1
Method 2
Method 3
Optimum
picture
Method 4
Audio Output Jacks
OR
OR
AV Cable
S-Video
Cable
Video
Cables
Video Output Jack
S-Video Jack
Component Video Jacks Component Video Jacks
DVD TV with Video Input Jack
(The VIDEO OUT SELECT switch must be set to the S-VIDEO position.)
DVD TV with S-Video Input Jack
(The VIDEO OUT SELECT switch must be set to the S-VIDEO position.)
DVD TV with Component Video Jacks
(The VIDEO OUT SELECT switch must be set to the 525i(480i) position.)
DVD TV with Progressive Scan Jacks.
(The VIDEO OUT SELECT switch must be set to the 525P(480P) position).
• If 525P(480P) VIDEO OUT is 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.
Important Note
Connection to a TV (For Video)
TV
DVD
PLAYER
Method 1
Method 2
Method 3
Method 4
Method 1
Method 2
Analog Audio Out
Digital Audio Out
2ch Amplifier
Audio Input Jacks
Dolby Digital Decoder
Digital Audio Input Jack
AUDIO
SYSTEM
DVD
PLAYER
OR
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