Philips DVDR 725H/00 DVD Recorder User Manual


 
12
Connecting to the TV (alternative configurations)
Connection via composite video (CVBS)
cable
This cable, usually with yellow Cinch connectors, transmits a
Composite Video signal (FBAS, CVBS). The colour signal and the
brightness signal are transmitted on the same cable. In certain
circumstances, this can lead to slight problems with the picture, such as
'Moiré' patterns.
1 Insert one end of a video (CVBS) cable
E into VIDEO OUT
(CVBS)
P (yellow cinch socket) at the back of the DVD
recorder and the other end into the video input socket (usually
yellow) on the TV (usually labelled 'Video in' or 'AV in'. See TV
operating instructions).
2 Insert one end of an audio (Cinch) cable
F into AUDIO OUT
L/R
Q (red/white Cinch socket) at the back of the DVD recorder
and the other end into the audio input socket (usually red/white)
on the TV (usually labelled 'Audio in' or 'AV in'. See TV operating
instructions).
O Read the next chapter 'Connecting additional devices' on how
to connect additional devices (satellite receivers,
videorecorders,...) to the input-/output sockets.
Then, read the chapter on 'Connecting to the mains'.
Connection via a SVideo (Y/C) cable
This cable, transmits the brightness (Y signal) and colour (C signal)
separately. This mini DIN socket/plug is also called a Hosiden
socket/plug.
1 Insert one end of an S-Video(SVHS) cable
G into the S-VIDEO
OUT (Y/C)
O socket at the back of the DVD recorder and the
other end into the S-Video (SVHS) input socket on the TV (usually
labelled 'S-Video in' or 'SVHS in'. See TV operating instructions).
2 Insert one end of an audio (Cinch) cable
F into the AUDIO
OUT L/R
Q (red/white Cinch socket) at the back of the DVD
recorder and the other end into the audio input socket (usually
red/white) on the TV (usually labelled 'Audio in' or 'AV in'. See TV
operating instructions).
O Refer to 'Connecting additional devices' to connect devices
like satellite receivers and videorecorders to the input-/output
sockets.
Proceed to 'Initial Installation'.
Connection via a component video
(Y Pb Pr/YUV) cable (no progressive scan)
If you choose this type of connection, the DVD recorder must
already be connected and completely installed (Initial
Installation complete).
Switching the signal to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
R sockets
is carried out in a menu that is not available until the Initial Installation
is complete.
Component video (Y Pb Pr) is the highest quality picture transmission
option. The video and two colour difference signals are transmitted
through separate lines. The connectors and corresponding sockets are
usually green (Y), blue (U), and red (V).
Preparation:
•) Switch on the TV, and if necessary, select channel assigned to the
DVD recorder.
•) Switch on the DVD recorder.
1 Press the DISC MENU
B and then the SYSTEM
MENU
A buttons on the remote control.
P The menu bar appears.
2 Select '
A
' symbol with D K .
ENGLISH
Installation