Connections and Setup
Video Jacks and Cables
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, Pb, Pr) Jacks and Cables
The Y, Pb, Pr jacks provide optimum picture quality because the video
signal is separated into three parts.
To ensure maximum picture quality, use three video-grade cables for the
connection. There are bundled component video cables sold that are color-
coded to match the Y, Pb, Pr jacks (red, green, and blue).
Note: Remember to connect the audio cables because the component cable carries
only the picture signal, not the sound.
S-VIDEO OUT Jacks and Cables
The S-Video (separate video) jack provides better picture quality than
composite video because the color is kept separate from the black and
white part of the video signal. If your TV has an S-VIDEO jack, connect the
DVD Player to the TV with an S-Video cable.
Note: Remember to connect the audio cables because the S-Video cable carries
only the picture signal, not the sound.
VIDEO OUT
The basic Video jack (usually color-coded yellow) is also referred to as
composite video. Composite video is better than the video quality you get
from an RF coaxial cable (the type used to plug the cable feed into a TV).
VIDEO OUTPUT switch
If you connect the DVD Player to a TV that is capable of progressive
scanning the signal, you need to use the Y, Pb, Pr jacks and video cables. It
is essential you turn the VIDEO OUTPUT switch to the COMPONENT/
PROGRESSIVE scan position. If you use S-VIDEO our VIDEO OUT jacks for
your connection, leave the switch in the S-VIDEO position.
Explanation of Jacks and Cables
There are several ways to connect your DVD Player to your TV depending upon the cables you
have and the jacks that are on the back of your TV. Different jacks and cables provide a
different level of performance. The jacks on the back of your DVD Player and the cables used
to connect them are explained below.
Back of the DVD Player
VIDEO
OUTPUT
S-VIDEO
COMPONENT/
PROGRESSIVE
SCAN
AUDIO
OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
Pr
Pb
Y
PROGRESSIVE
SCAN
VIDEO
OUT
5.1 CH AUDIO OUT
DIGITAL
OUT
COAXIAL
VIDEO
OUTPUT
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
OUT
COMPONENT/
PROGRESSIVE
SCAN
DIGITAL
OUT
OPTICAL
L
R
WOOFER
CENTER
L
R
REAR
FRONT
AUDIO
OUT
VIDEO
OUT
L
R
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
Pr
Pb
Y
PROGRESSIVE
SCAN
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