Explanation Of Input Jacks And Cables - RCA DRC8060N User Manual

Chapter 1: Connections and Setup

Explanation of Input Jacks and Cables

This section describes the jacks and cables you can use to make connections. Some cables are supplied with your product or you can purchase other cables by calling
1-800-338-0376, order online at www.rca.com, or go to your local electronics store). There are several ways to connect your DVD recorder to your TV depending upon the
cables you have and the jacks that are on the back of your TV.
Different jacks and cables provide a different level of performance. It's important to remember, we're talking about degrees of picture improvement for comparison. If your
TV has HDMI, Component jacks (Y, Pb, Pr), S-VIDEO, and composite video (often color-coded yellow); HDMI or Component (Y, Pb, Pr), would be considered excellent, S-
Video would be very good, and the composite video jack (yellow) would be considered good.
S-VIDEO
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HDMI™ OUTPUT (High-Defi nition Multimedia Interface)
HDMI OUT
Provides an uncompressed digital interface that carries both video and audio data to your TV by way
of an integrated mini-plug cable (HDMI cable not supplied). When connected to a compatible high
definition digital TV, the DVD recorder will convert standard definition signals to higher resolution (high
definition) signals.
Note: If your HDTV set has a DVI input and is HDCP (High Defi nition Copy Protection) compatible, you can
connect your recorder to the TV using an optional HDMI cable and HDMI/DVI adapter. Remember to connect
the left and right audio cables because the DVI cable carries only the picture signal, not the sound.
Component Video (Y, Pb, Pr) Jacks and Cables
Y
The Y, Pb, Pr jacks provide optimum picture quality because the video is separated into three signals (two signals
are dedicated to the color portion of the image, and the other signal is dedicated to the black and white part of the
image).
Pb
To ensure maximum picture quality, use three video-grade cables (not supplied) for the connection. You can purchase
bundled component video cables that are color-coded to match the Y, Pb, Pr jacks (red, green, and blue). Component
Video Input jacks are usually found on high-end TVs, such as HDTVs; multimedia monitors; and some of the "fl at"
Pr
LCD and Plasma TVs or monitors.
Note: Also, remember to connect the left and right audio cables because the Y, Pb, Pr jacks and cables carry
only the picture signal, not the sound.
S-Video Jacks and Cables
The S-Video (separate video) jack provides better picture quality than a composite video jack (sometimes labeled
VIDEO and color-coded yellow on TVs) because S-Video keeps the color part of the picture separate from the
black and white part of the picture. If your TV has an S-VIDEO jack, connect the DVD recorder to the TV with an
S-Video cable for a better quality picture.
One S-Video cable is supplied with your DVD recorder.
Note: Remember to connect the left and right audio cables because the S-Video cable carries only the picture
signal, not the sound.
Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type)
INPUT
Video
VIDEO
The basic Video jack (usually color-coded yellow) is also referred to as composite video. Composite video doesn't
keep color information separated (like S-Video), but it's better than the video quality you get from an RF coaxial
L cable (the type used to connect a cable signal or off-air antenna).
AUDIO
Audio
These jacks are used to send the audio from the disc you're playing in the DVD recorder to the TV. The audio jacks
R
and cables (supplied) are often color-coded (red for right audio, and white for left audio). You must connect audio
cables to the AUDIO L and R jacks on the DVD recorder and the corresponding Audio Input Jacks on the TV no
matter which Video jack you connect (VIDEO; S-VIDEO; Y, Pb, Pr).
Note: If your TV has only one input for audio (mono), connect it to the left (white) audio jack on the DVD
recorder and don't connect the right (red) audio part of the cable.
Digital Audio Output
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
Use a digital optical cable (or SPDIF cable- not supplied) to connect your DVD recorder to a compatible Dolby
Digital or PCM receiver or decoder. Dolby Digital offers theatre-quality sound (six audio channels). If you own a
receiver that uses an optical cable input, you can use an optical cable to connect the DVD recorder to that receiver
for the best sound quality. Go to the Digital Audio Out screen in the System Options menu to select Dolby Digital
or DTS as the output for this jack.
Note: This DVD recorder's optical digital output jack fully complies with the international standard governing
this type of jack (IEC958), and is designed for connection to a Dolby Digital (AC-3® or PCM) receiver or
decoder. Older equipment, some of which is not fully compliant with IEC958, may not be compatible with the
OPTICAL
Dolby Digital bitstream. Such a connection using anything other than a Dolby Digital (AC-3 or PCM) receiver
or decoder could create a high noise level, causing damage to headphones or speakers.
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