User guide

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3 CONNECTING YOUR DCX SET-TOP 3 CONNECTING YOUR DCX SET-TOP
Instructions and diagrams are included for the following connections: Instructions and diagrams are included for the following connections:
• High-Definition TV (HDTV) • High-Definition TV (HDTV)
• A/V receiver — Audio • A/V receiver — Audio
• Standard-Definition TV (SDTV) • Standard-Definition TV (SDTV)
• Standard-Definition TV (SDTV) and VCR/DVD Recorder • Standard-Definition TV (SDTV) and VCR/DVD Recorder
• A/V receiver, Standard-Definition TV (SDTV), and VCR/DVD
Recorder
• A/V receiver, Standard-Definition TV (SDTV), and VCR/DVD
Recorder
Before you move or change components on your entertainment
system, review the following:
Before you move or change components on your entertainment
system, review the following:
• For basic cable connections, use 75-ohm coaxial cables
equipped with F-type connectors
• For basic cable connections, use 75-ohm coaxial cables
equipped with F-type connectors
• Disconnect power from your equipment before connecting or
changing cable connections
• Disconnect power from your equipment before connecting or
changing cable connections
CAUTION! CAUTION!
Do not place anything on top of your DCX set-top, especially
other home entertainment components. Be sure to provide
adequate ventilation to prevent overheating.
Video Connection Options
The DCX set-top 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
and S-Video 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.