Connecting Accessory Devices to Your TV
CONNECTINGA STANDARD DVD PLAYER
omponent video inputs allow the highest pos-Rear of TV
HDINPUT-AV4
Csible color and picture resolution in the play-
1G/Y
back of digital signals, such as those of DVD
R/Pr
ANTENNAIN751INPUT-AV1OUTPUTINPUT-AV2
players. The color difference signals (Pb, Pr) and
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YB/Pb
the luminance (Y) signal are connected andVIDEOVIDEO
S-VIDEO LPbS-VIDEO LV
received separately. The result is better color
LLL
SYNC
bandwidth information than is possible with com-AUDIOPrAUDIOHAUDIO
RRR
posite video (labeled VIDEO on your TVOs jack
panel) or S-Video connections.
To make the connections shown in this example,Rear of DVD Player*
you will need:
Y three cables for video connections (standard
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RCAconnectors)PCM-MPEG2-Dolby Digital-DTSDIGITAL AUDIO OUT
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Y two cables for audio connections (standardRL(CVBS)PR/CRPB/CBY(Y/C)
COAXIALOPT OUTSUB WF OUTAUDIO OUTVIDEO OUTVIDEO OUTS-VIDEO OUT
RCAconnectors).
NOTE:The cables are not supplied with your TV*(Example: Philips D.VD model DVD712)
You should be able to buy them at most stores
that sell electronics. Or you can call ourHELPFUL HINTS
Customer Care Center at 1-800-531-0039.Y To simplify making connections, the con-
CVI
nectors on audio and video cables are
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often color coded. The jacks on your TV
Connect the YPbPr (component)are likewise color coded to match the
VIDEO OUT jacks from the DVD playerconnectors. The coding is as follows:
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to the INPUT-AV 1 YPbPr (componentN Green for component video Y
video) jacks on the rear of the TV.N Blue for the component video Pb
NOTE: The INPUT-AV 1 YPbPr jacksN Red for the component video Pr
will accept 480i (interlaced) output sig-N Red for the right audio channel
nals onlyThe connection example on this.N White for the left audio channel.
page assumes the use of a DVD player
Y The names for the component video jacks
with interlaced output. Some DVD play-POWER
may differ depending on the DVD player
ers, however, have YPbPr outputs that can
or accessory digital source equipment
be switched between interlaced and pro-
used. For example, besides YPbPr, you
gressive scan. If you are attempting to use
may see R-Y/B-Y/Y; or CrCbY. Although
a DVD player with progressive-scanTVVCRACCabbreviations and terms may vary, the let-
ACTIVE
(480p output) capability to make the con-SWAPPIP CHCONTROL FREEZE
ters Band Rstand for the blue and red
nection shown in this example, you mustDNUP
color component signal connectors, respec-
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be sure to switch the DVD player to inter-SOUND
tively, and Yindicates the luminance sig-
laced. If necessary, refer to the DVD play-
nal. If necessary, refer to the directions-for-
erOs directions-for-use manual for help. IfSTATUS/MENU/SELECT
EXITuse manual for your DVD or digital acces-
you want to use the DVD player in pro-
sory for more information.
gressive-scan mode, you must use the HD
MUTEY You can also connect a satellite receiver
INPUT-AV 4 jacks (see page 11).
VOLCHto the TV in a manner similar to the
Connect the AUDIO OUT L(eft) andexample shown on this page. If you con-
R(ight) jacks from the DVD player to thenect a satellite receiver to the TV, you
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INPUT-AV 1 AUDIO jacks on the rear of132will need to use the receiverOs channel-
the TV.memorization system to store channels in
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the receiverOs memory.
Press the AV button on the remote con-798
trol as many times as necessaryto selectTV/VCRY If you experience difficulties receiving
3A/CH0SURFsound with a DVD disc, check the sound
the CVI (component video input) source
settings through the DVD discOs menu.
on the TV.
SURFPIP ON/OFF
3REC YFORMATSLEEP
SAPY The CVI signal source cannot be dis-
Turn the DVD player on and press
AVDOLBY V PROG.LISTplayed in the PIP window.
PLAY to view the DVD program on the
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TV.ITR/RECORDHOMEVIDEOHOMEMOVIES PERSONAL
WARNING
POSITIONPIP
To prevent uneven picture-tube aging, do not
leave nonmoving images or black borders on
the screen for an extended period. See page 57.
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