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SETUP AND CONNECTIONS
Setup and Connections
Important Notes on SCART and RGB
format:
Your DMC 250 is equipped with a SCART
connector for direct connection to the TV.
The SCART connector provides the video
signal as well as audio (stereo L/R) signals.
The SCART connector for the TV provides the
composite video signal or the direct RGB
signal, delivering the best video performance
possible, selectable in the Setup menu.
To view RGB video on your TV, the RGB
compatible SCART connector on the TV must
be used and the DMC 250´s TV SCART con-
nector must be set to ”RGB”.
Note that with RGB video the color intensity
cannot be adjusted with most TVs.
When the RGB video signal is used, DVD´s
recorded with the NTSC format (with region-
al code 0 or 2) can be viewed even on non-
NTSC compatible TVs.
E
F
G
H
D
C
B
A
To Y (green)/
Pb (blue)/
Pr (red)
component
video
connectors
To S-video
input
connectors
To coaxial
digital
audio
input
connectors
To optical
digital
audio
input
connectors
To analog audio
input connectors
(red/white)
on the TV
or receiver
(see above)
To 6-channel
analog audio
inputs on
receiver
To video
input
connectors
(yellow)
To power outlet
(AC 230V/50Hz)
Dolby Digital/DTS A/V Receiver or Processor
Front Speakers
(Left/Right)
Surround Speakers
(Left/Right)
Center
Speaker
Subwoofer
HDMI, DVI, Component,
S-video and/or
Composite video
monitor outputs
TV
To
HDMI
or DVI
port
Connecting to a Receiver/Amplifier
With a Dolby Digital or DTS
Decoder
One of the major advantages of the DVD format
is its ability to use a variety of digital audio for-
mats for the ultimate in sonic performance.
However, in order to enjoy the benefits of digital
audio, you must use a receiver or processor that
has digital audio decoding capabilities and make
an optical or coaxial digital audio connection
between the DMC 250 and your home theater
system. This simple connection is made as shown
below with an optional coax or optical cable.
Only one of these connections is required, and
both should not be made at the same time.
In order to take advantage of the high-resolution
DVD-Audio output of the DMC 250, you must
connect the
6-Channel Audio Outputs
B
to
the matching 6-channel inputs on your receiver
or processor.
NOTES FOR ANALOG AUDIO:
• If you wish to use the DMC 250 as the input
for a multiroom system, the
Analog Audio
Outputs
9
should be connected to the
standard analog left/right DVD or CD inputs on
your digital receiver or processor.
• The connection from the
Analog Audio
Outputs
9
to the TV is optional.
• When the audio signal is to be fed to an
analog receiver rather than to the TV, connect
the
Analog Audio Outputs
9
to any analog
audio inputs on your receiver or processor.
• The analog audio connection should also be
made if you wish to play high-resolution 96kHz
PCM audio discs where your receiver does not
support 96kHz processing.
NOTES ON VIDEO:
Note: With multiple video sources, your
Audio/Video device can be used for selecting
the video signal and routing it to the TV.
Connect the video or S-video output of the
DMC 250 player (whatever is provided with
your device) to the video or S-video input on
your device and the video/S-video output of
this device to your TV. For more details, see
the manual of your Audio/Video amplifi-
er/receiver.
Note for Analog Audio: The connection from
Audio Out to the TV is optional only. Normally
you´ll hear the sound from your AV-system´s
speakers, so the TV volume should be
completely turned down. If you plan to use
your DMC 250 player also without having to
turn on your complete system, this connection
must exist, then you can turn up the TV´s
volume as needed.
