Philips HTS8100-37B - Manual (Page 14)

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HDMI OUT
Step 2: Connecting to TV
This connection enables you to view the
video playback from this unit. You only
need to choose one of the options
below to make the video connection.
– For a standard TV, follow option 1.
– For a HDMI TV, follow option 2.
– For a progressive scan TV, follow
option 3.
– For TV with only a single antenna
input jack, follow option 4.
Before you start ...
Push up the catches to lift up the rear
cover.
Helpful Hints:
– It is important to connect this unit directly
to the TV in order to enjoy optimum video
quality.
– To hear the TV channels through this unit,
connect the AUDIO IN jacks to the
corresponding AUDIO output jacks on the TV
using an audio cable. Press TV on the remote
control when watching the TV programs.
Basic Connections
(continued)
Option 1
Option 2
Option 1: Using the Video jack
Use the supplied composite video cable
(yellow) to connect the VIDEO OUT
jack on the main unit to the video input
jack (or labeled as A/V In, Video In,
Composite or Baseband) on the TV.
Option 2: Connecting to a HDMI-
compatible TV
HDMI (High Defi nition Multimedia
Interface) is a digital interface that allows
pure digital video transmission without
the loss of image quality.
A Use the supplied HDMI cable to connect
the HDMI OUT on the main unit to the
HDMI IN on a HDMI-compatible device
(e.g., HDMI TV, HDCP compliant DVI
TV.)
B When you have completed the necessary
connections, installation and set-up, see
‘Audio Setup Page and Video Setup Page’
for optimum HDMI audio and video
settings.
Helpful Hint:
– The HDMI is backward compatible with
some DVI devices using an appropriate
adaptor plug.