Connections & SetupChapter 1 13Explanation of Input Jacks and CablesThis section describes the jacks and cables you can use to make connections. There are several ways to connectcomponents to your TV.Component Video (Y•Pb•Pr) Jacks and CablesThe Y•Pb•Pr jacks allow you to connect an optional component video source,such as a DVD player. This connection provides optimum picture qualitybecause the video is separated into three signals. To ensure maximum picturequality, use three video-grade cables for the connection.Note: Also, remember to connect the left and right audio cables becausethe Y•Pb•Pr cables carry only the picture signal, not the sound.S-Video Jacks and CablesThe S-Video (separate video) jacks provide better picture quality than theregular video jacks (labeled INPUT1 VIDEO; INPUT2 VIDEO; INPUT3 VIDEO)because the color (chrominance, also called chroma) part of the signal isseparated from the black and white (luminance) part of the picture.If a component you’re connecting to your TV (like a DVD) has an S-VIDEOjack, connect the DVD to the TV with an S-Video cable (not provided) for abetter quality picture.Note: Remember to connect the left and right audio cables because theS-Video cable carries only the picture signal, not the sound.Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type)These jacks are used for most audio/video connections between components.The audio/video jacks are often color coded (yellow for video, red for rightaudio, and white for left audio). This is also called composite video.Note: If your component has only one input for audio (mono), connect itto the left (white L/Mono) audio jack on the TV and don’t connect theright audio part of the cable.AUDIORLY P B P RCOMPONENT VIDEO INPUTS-Video JackAudio/Video Jacks