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DVI
About SDTVs
(Standard Definition)
If you have an SDTV , you will need to go through the set-up mode on the
8000HD to set it to SD mode.
If your SDTV has YPbPr inputs, the 8000HD will function with these inputs
only when outputting in the 480i screen resolution mode.
HDTV vs SDTV
About HDTVs
(High Definition)
•
Most HDTVs have YPbPr connectors for
component video inputs.
Pb
Pr
Y
There are several brands and models of HDTVs in the marketplace. The
features and connectors are not the same on all brands and models.
•
Some HDTVs have a DVI connector. The DVI
connector provides the optimal connection to an
HDTV. Note: This connector is reserved for future
use or may not be available on all 8000HD models.
•
Some HDTVs have only RGB connectors. If you
have one of these HDTVs, you may need an RGB
adaptor. Check with your cable service provider for
information about receiving an RGB adaptor.
B
R
G
•
The S-Video Out connection is active only if the
8000HD has been set up to be in standard definition
only mode. See About SDTVs (Standard Defini-
tion) for more information.
S-VIDEO
Out
•
The Cable Out connector is active only if the 8000HD
is set to standard definition mode. If you connect the
8000HD to your SDTV using only the coaxial cable at
the CABLE OUT connection, your SDTV will not
receive stereo sound from the 8000HD. See About
SDTVs (Standard Definition), next, for more
information. Note: S-Video and coaxial cables deliver
SDTV programming. They do not deliver HDTV
programming.
Cable
Out
