RCA Scenium DRS700N User Manual

Connections and SetupVideo Jacks and CablesCOMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, Pb, Pr) Jacks and CablesThe Y, Pb, Pr jacks provide optimum picture quality because the videosignal is separated into three parts.To ensure maximum picture quality, use three video-grade cables for theconnection. There are bundled component video cables sold that are color-coded to match the Y, Pb, Pr jacks (red, green, and blue).Note: Remember to connect the audio cables because the component cable carriesonly the picture signal, not the sound.S-VIDEO OUT Jacks and CablesThe S-Video (separate video) jack provides better picture quality thancomposite video because the color is kept separate from the black andwhite part of the video signal. If your TV has an S-VIDEO jack, connect theDVD Player to the TV with an S-Video cable.Note: Remember to connect the audio cables because the S-Video cable carriesonly the picture signal, not the sound.VIDEO OUTThe basic Video jack (usually color-coded yellow) is also referred to ascomposite video. Composite video is better than the video quality you getfrom an RF coaxial cable (the type used to plug the cable feed into a TV).VIDEO OUTPUT switchIf you connect the DVD Player to a TV that is capable of progressivescanning the signal, you need to use the Y, Pb, Pr jacks and video cables. Itis essential you turn the VIDEO OUTPUT switch to the COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE scan position. If you use S-VIDEO our VIDEO OUT jacks foryour connection, leave the switch in the S-VIDEO position.Explanation of Jacks and CablesThere are several ways to connect your DVD Player to your TV depending upon the cables youhave and the jacks that are on the back of your TV. Different jacks and cables provide adifferent level of performance. The jacks on the back of your DVD Player and the cables usedto connect them are explained below.Back of the DVD PlayerVIDEOOUTPUTS-VIDEOCOMPONENT/PROGRESSIVESCANAUDIOOUTCOMPONENTVIDEO OUTPrPbYPROGRESSIVESCANVIDEOOUT5.1 CH AUDIO OUTDIGITALOUTCOAXIALVIDEOOUTPUTS-VIDEOS-VIDEOOUTCOMPONENT/PROGRESSIVESCANDIGITALOUTOPTICALLRWOOFERCENTERLRREARFRONTAUDIOOUTVIDEOOUTLRCOMPONENTVIDEO OUTPrPbYPROGRESSIVESCAN4 chapter 1Graphics are for representation only. Your unit might differ from pictures in this book.DRC700N.part1.7.26.02 8/1/02 11:05 AM Page 4