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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 connections allow you to view only Standard-Definition
TV programming.
To determine whether your TV features component video, HDMI, IEEE-1394, 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 one video connection to the TV is required. HD video can only be viewed with
HDMI, IEEE-1394, or component video connections.
HDMI or IEEE-1394 — HDTV and SDTV
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HDMI and IEEE-1394 offer higher quality HD video than component video.
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If your TV has an HDMI input, this is for both audio and video. Connect a standard
HDMI cable to the TV and to the HDMI connector on your DCX set-top.
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HDMI and IEEE-1394 outputs provide video and audio, so no separate audio
connections are required if you plan to use your TV’s speakers as the primary audio
source.
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On-screen graphics are not displayed when you use the IEEE-1394 connection on
the rear panel of the DCX set-top. Refer to
On Screen Graphics for more information.
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If your TV has a DVI input, connect a DVI-to-HDMI adapter or cable to the HDMI out
connector on the DCX set-top and the DVI-HDTV connector on your TV.
Note: DVI does not provide audio. A separate audio connection must be made.
Note: Motorola recommends certified standard (category 1) HDMI cables for 1080i or
720p resolutions. A certified high speed (category 2) HDMI cable is recommended for
resolutions of 1080p.
Component Video (YPbPr) — HDTV and SDTV
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The YPbPr connectors on your DCX set-top provide HDTV and SDTV component
video.
Note: Component Video does not provide audio. A separate audio connection must be
made.
Composite Video (also referred to as Video) — SDTV
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The Video out connector on your DCX set-top provides a composite video
connection.
Note: Composite video does not provide audio. A separate audio connection must be
made.