53RQT9048ReferenceYou can enjoy a high-quality picture by using thefollowing terminals for connection.StandardQualityPictureHigh-qualityPictureVIDEO INterminalS VIDEO INterminalHDMI INterminalCOMPONENTVIDEO INterminalUsing an S Video Cable for Better Video(S Video Cable not included)The S VIDEO OUT terminal achieves a more vividpicture than the VIDEO OUT terminal. (Actual resultsdepend on the television.)P RPBYCOMPONENTVIDEO OUTAC IN SET TOP BOXCONTROLOPTICALDIGITAL AUDIO OUT(PCM/BITSTREAM)R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEOIN1 OUTAV OUTRear of TVRear of this unitAUDIO INR LVIDEO S VIDEOINRed WhiteRed WhiteINS Video cable(not included)Audio/video cable(included)Leave theyellow cableunconnected.Using Component Cables for Better Video(Component Video Cables not included)The COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals on this unitcan be used for either interlace or progressive output(➔ 69) to provide a purer picture than the S VIDEO OUTterminal.P RP BYCOMPONENTVIDEO OUTAC IN SET TOP BOXCONTROLOPTICALDIGITAL AUDIO OUT(PCM/BITSTREAM)R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEOIN1 OUTAV OUTRear of TVRear of this unitAUDIO INR LVIDEOINRed WhiteRed WhiteCOMPONENTVIDEO INY PB PRAudio/videocable(included)Componentvideo cables(not included)Leave theyellow cableunconnected.You can enjoy better quality sound by changing theaudio cable connection between this unit and your TVon page 8 as follows.Using an Audio Cable for Better Sound(Audio Cable not included)Use this connection to play sound through speakersconnected to an amplifier or system component.P RPBYCOMPONENTVIDEO OUTAC IN SET TOP BOXCONTROLOPTICALDIGITAL AUDIO OUT(PCM/BITSTREAM)R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEOIN1 OUTAV OUTRear of Amplifier orSystem ComponentRear of this unitAUDIO INR LRed WhiteRed WhiteAudio cable(not included)Using an Optical Digital Audio Cablefor Better Sound (Optical Digital AudioCable not included)This method allows you to enjoy multi-channel surroundsound on DVD-Video.P RPBYCOMPONENTVIDEO OUTAC IN SET TOP BOXCONTROLOPTICALDIGITAL AUDIO OUT(PCM/BITSTREAM)R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEOIN1 OUTAV OUTOPTICALDIGITAL AUDIO OUT(PCM/BITSTREAM)Rear of this unitOPTICAL INRear of Amplifier orSystem ComponentOptical digital audio cable(not included)Insert fullywith thisside up.Do not bendcable sharply.Connect an amplifier or system component with abuilt-in decoder displaying these logo marks.Adjust settings in “Digital Audio Output” (➔ 45).NotesYou cannot use DTS Digital Surround decoders not meant for DVD.Before purchasing an optical digital audio cable, check the terminalshape of the equipment to be connected.••••Connection Options for Improved Playback Quality