Owner`s manual

3.2 Audio and Video Connections
The player can be connected to a TV/HDTV or home theater system in a variety of methods. For
best results, always use the best method available for connection:
Results
Video
Audio
Requirement
Best
HDMI HDMI TV with HDMI input and home theater
receiver that can decode Audio over HDMI.
Better
HDMI Digital optical TV with HDMI input and home theater
receiver with Optical input.
Good
Component
(YPbPr)
Digital optical TV with component input and home theater
receiver with Optical input.
Okay
Composite
Video
Analog L/R TV with composite video and analog audio
inputs.
3.2.1 HDMI Connection
HDMI provides the best possible video and audio connection. Use this connection whenever
possible.
1) Plug one end of the HDMI cable to the player’s HDMI output jack.
2) Plug the other end of the HDMI cable to a HDMI input jack on the TV or home theater
receiver.
3) Please refer to ‘9.3.2 TV System’ for more details on configuring the player’s video
output.
4) Please refer to ‘9.2.2 HDMI Output’ for more details on configuring the player’s HDMI
audio output.
5) Consult the TV or home theater receiver’s manual for configuring its HDMI inputs.
3.2.2 Digital Audio Connection
When using a home theater receiver or sound system that lacks HDMI input, the player’s optical
digital audio output can be used.
1) Plug one end of the Toslink optical cable to the player’s digital audio jack.
2) Plug the other end of the Toslink optical cable to the home theater receiver or sound
system’s digital audio input jack.
3) Please refer to ‘9.2.3 SPDIF Output’ for more details on configuring the player’s optical
audio output.
4) Consult the receiver or sound system’s manual for configuring its optical inputs.
3.2.3 Component Video Connection
When using a TV that does not have HDMI input but has component video, the player’s