7 CONNECTING YOUR DCH RECEIVER
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Video Connection Options
The DCH receiver offers several different video connection options. Component
video, HDMI, and IEEE-1394 allow you to view both High Definition and Standard-
Definition TV programming. Composite video, S-Video, and RF coaxial connections
allow you to view only Standard-Definition TV programming.
To determine whether your TV features component video, HDMI, IEEE-1394,
S-Video, or composite video, check the manual supplied with your TV.
Use the guidelines below to determine the best video connection for your home
entertainment system.
Note: Only (1) video connection to the TV is required.
HD video can only be viewed
with HDMI, IEEE-1394, or component video connections.
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HDMI or IEEE-1394 — HDTV and SDTV
HDMI and IEEE-1394 offer higher quality HD video than component video.
• If your TV has an HDMI input, this is for both audio and video. Connect an
HDMI cable to the TV and to the HDMI connector on your DCH receiver.
• HDMI and IEEE-1394 outputs provide video and audio, so no separate audio
connections are required if you plan to use your TV’s speakers as the primary
audio source.
• If your TV has a DVI input, connect a DVI-to-HDMI adapter or cable to the
HDMI out connector on the DCH receiver and the
DVI-HDTV connector on
your TV.
DVI does not provide audio. A separate audio connection must be made.
•
Component video (YPbPr) — HDTV and SDTV
The YPbPr connectors on your DCH receiver provide HDTV and SDTV
component video.
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S-Video — SDTV
If component video connections are not available on your TV, use the S-Video
connection.
•
Video (also referred to as composite video) — SDTV
If S-Video is not available, use the composite video (video) connection.
•
RF Output — SDTV
RF Output is standard on your DCH6416. It carries video and audio. Set your
TV to channel 3 or 4.
