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Depending on your TV and other equipment you wish to connect, there are various
ways you could connect the DVD Player. Use only one of the connections described
in the following pages.
Before you begin...
● Refer to the manuals of your TV, Stereo or other devices as necessary. Note the
style of jacks and connectors on the other equipment. Determine how to choose
different Audio and Video In channels on your other equipment so you can see
and hear the DVD Player on the TV, Stereo, etc.
● Disconnect all equipment from the power outlets. Connect the equipment to
the power outlets only after you have finished hooking up everything. Never
make or change connections with equipment connected to the power outlet.
Determining the best possible connection...
Your hookup will be determined primarily by your existing equipment, especially
your TV. However, the following guidelines describe which options have the best
picture and sound quality.
★★★★ Component video provides the best picture quality.
★★★ S-Video provides excellent picture quality.
★★ The yellow Video jack provides good picture quality.
★★ If your TV has a single RF-style jack, usually labelled Antenna In
or 75 ohm, you will need an RF adapter in order to connect the
DVD Player to the TV. Ask your electronics retailer for details. The
DVD picture still will exceed the quality of videotapes and other analog
recordings. Details are on page nine.
★★★★ Digital audio connections provide the clearest sound. Connect the DVD
Player’s COAXIAL jack to your Stereo for the best sound.
★★★ If digital connections are not possible, connect the DVD Player’s red and
white AUDIO OUT jacks to the Audio In jacks of your Stereo or TV.
Remember...
● Connect the DVD Player directly to the TV. For example, do not connect the
Player to a VCR, then connect the VCR to a TV. This type of connection may
distort the picture and sound. Also, your VCR might have the copy protec-
tion system, which could further distort the DVD image.
● Set the TV to the correct Video In channel. Such channels may be called
AUX or AUXILIARY IN, AUDIO/VIDEO or A/V IN, EXT1 or EXT2 or
External In, etc. These channels often are located near channel 00. See your
TV owner’s manual for details. Or, go to your lowest TV channel (01 or 02)
and change channels downward until you see the DVD logo or DVD play-
back on the TV screen. (The DVD Player must be on.)
If you are using an RF modulator, set the TV to channel 3 or 4.
● Set the Stereo to the correct channel or “source” mode.
● Do not connect the DVD Player’s AUDIO OUT jacks to the PHONO IN
jack of your Stereo.
● Depending on your connection, you may need to purchase additional cables.
● You only need one audio connection and one video connection.
● If you do not connect the DVD Player to a Dolby Digital-compatible Stereo, set
DOLBY DIGITAL to OFF on the DVD Player. Details are on pages 14 and 37.
Playing a Disc when the settings are wrong could distort the sound or damage
the speakers.
Once you determine the best option, find your choice on pages 9-14.
Follow the specific steps for the hookup you chose.