Connection Options For Improved Playback Quality; Using An S Video Cable For Better Video; (S Video Cable Not Included); Using Component Cables For Better Video - Panasonic DMR-EA18K Operating Instructions Manual

Connection Options for Improved Playback Quality

You can enjoy a high-quality picture by using the
following terminals for connection.
Standard
Quality
Picture
VIDEO IN S VIDEO IN
terminal terminal

Using an S Video Cable for Better Video

(S Video Cable not included)

The S VIDEO OUT terminal achieves a more vivid
picture than the VIDEO OUT terminal. (Actual results
depend on the television.)
Rear of TV
Audio/video cable
(included)
Rear of this unit
Y
P B
P
R
AC IN
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT

Using Component Cables for Better Video

(Component Video Cables not included)

The COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals on this unit
can be used for either interlace or progressive output
(➔ 69) to provide a purer picture than the S VIDEO OUT
terminal.
Rear of TV
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
Y P P
B R
Audio/video
Component
video cables
(not included)
AC IN
Rear of this unit
High-
quality
Picture
COMPONENT HDMI IN
VIDEO IN terminal
terminal
AUDIO IN VIDEO S VIDEO
R L IN IN
Red White Leave the
yellow cable
unconnected.
S Video cable
(not included)
Red White
AV OUT
OPTICAL
SET TOP BOX DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO
CONTROL (PCM/BITSTREAM)
AUDIO IN VIDEO
R L IN
Red White
Leave the
cable
yellow cable
(included)
unconnected.
Red White
Y
P
B
AV OUT
P
R OPTICAL
COMPONENT SET TOP BOX DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
S VIDEO
VIDEO OUT R-AUDIO-L VIDEO CONTROL (PCM/BITSTREAM)
You can enjoy better quality sound by changing the
audio cable connection between this unit and your TV
on page 8 as follows.

Using an Audio Cable for Better Sound

(Audio Cable not included)

Use this connection to play sound through speakers
connected to an amplifier or system component.
Rear of Amplifier or
System Component
Audio cable
(not included)
Rear of this unit
Y
P B
P
R
AC IN
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
Using an Optical Digital Audio Cable
for Better Sound (Optical Digital Audio
Cable not included)
This method allows you to enjoy multi-channel surround
sound on DVD-Video.
Rear of Amplifier or
System Component
Insert fully
with this Do not bend
side up. cable sharply.
Rear of this unit
Y
P B
P
R
AC IN
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
• Connect an amplifier or system component with a
built-in decoder displaying these logo marks.
• Adjust settings in "Digital Audio Output" (➔ 45).
Notes
• You cannot use DTS Digital Surround decoders not meant for DVD.
• Before purchasing an optical digital audio cable, check the terminal
shape of the equipment to be connected.
AUDIO IN
R L
Red White
Red White
AV OUT
OPTICAL
SET TOP BOX DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO
CONTROL (PCM/BITSTREAM)
OPTICAL IN
Optical digital audio cable
(not included)
AV OUT
OPTICAL
OPTICAL
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
SET TOP BOX DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(PCM/BITSTREAM)
R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S VIDEO CONTROL (PCM/BITSTREAM)
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