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Component video output terminals
Use commercially available BNC coaxial cables to connect
the unit to the component video inputs of a suitably
equipped television or monitor to enjoy high resolution
video. If possible, use these terminals in preference to
composite video connections.
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Note that these terminals cannot be connected to high
definition component (Y/P
B
/P
R
) terminals.
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If the television or monitor is equipped only with RCA (pin)
jacks for component video, a suitable adaptor cable or
adaptors should be used.
Composite video output terminal
Use a commercially available RCA (pin) video cable to
connect the unit to the composite video connector of a
television or monitor. Use this connection only if no other
video connection method is available.
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B
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Adjust the video aspect ratio to match that of the television
(see page 46).
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If the component video terminals are used to connect the
unit to a television with progressive scan capabilities, the
output of the player can be set to match the setting on the
television or monitor (see page 47).
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This unit includes analog copy protection features. If the unit
is connected to a TV through a VCR (video cassette
recorder), the resulting playback may be distorted.
Connect
the unit directly to the television.
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In all cases, use the highest quality cables for the best
possible picture.
HDMI video/audio output terminal
Use a commercially available HDMI cable to connect the unit
to a HDMI compatible television or monitor.
HDMI video output formats
480i (NTSC) or 576i (PAL)
480p (NTSC) or 576p (PAL)
720p
1080i
1080p
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See pages 34 and 35 for further details on HDMI video
output formats.
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If the television or monitor is equipped only with a DVI
terminal, a suitable HDMI-DVI adaptor or adaptor cable
should be used. Note that a television or monitor connected
in this way must be HDCP compatible.
Also note that this connection outputs no sound.
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Make sure that you read and understand the documentation
provided with the HDMI or DVI display component, as well
as this unit’s documentation.
To output audio from the HDMI terminal
If the connected HDMI component is capable of receiving
HDMI audio, digital audio from a DVD-Video, DVD-Audio,
CD and video CD can be output from the HDMI terminal.
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Set the Digital Output setting to “ON” (see page 37).
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This terminal cannot output sound from a Super Audio CD.
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To enjoy digital surround audio from DVD-Audio and DVD-
Video discs, connect the HDMI terminal to a surround
amplifier and set the Analog Output setting to “Multi ch”
(see page 37).
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Select proper digital output formats (Audio Digital Out) for
your HDMI component (see page 45).
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