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10 SETUP AND CONNECTIONS

■ Ensure that the power switch of this unit and

other equipment to be connected is set to off
before commencing connection.

■ Do not block ventilation holes of any of the

equipment and arrange them so that air can
circulate freely.

■ Read through the instructions before connect-

ing other equipment.

■ Ensure that you observe the color coding

when connecting audio and video cables.

Notes:
■ The Video output (yellow) combines the com-

plete video signal (composite) and sends it to
the TV (or to the AV Receiver) by one line
only. Use the Video output, when your TV set
is equipped with a Video input jack only.

■ The S (separate) video output connector sepa-

rates the color (C) and luminance (Y) signals
before transmitting them to the TV set in
order to achieve a sharper picture. Use the S-
video cable (optional) when connecting the
player to a TV equipped with an S-video input

for improved picture clarity. Never connect
both outputs, Video and S-Video, to your TV
or AV Receiver, only one of them.

■ Most European TV´s are equipped with SCART

connectors rather than with a normal video
input (yellow cinch). In that case the SCART
connection should be used, providing the
audio signal too, (see page 12). Separate ana-
log audio connections to TV are needed only
if your TV is connected to the video or S-video
output.

■ When the audio signal is to be fed to a stereo

or Pro Logic amplifier/decoder or receiver
rather than to the TV, connect the Audio Out
jacks to any normal audio input on your
amplifier/decoder/receiver. The DVD 20 will
”downmix” Dolby Digital recordings to Pro
Logic, available on these connectors, all ana-
log surround or stereo signals will be fed to
them directly.
You can also select the audio and video sig-
nals of all your video devices with your AV
Receiver/Amplifier. For more information see
”Note” on next page.

SETUP AND CONNECTIONS  11

When DVD´s encoded in Dolby Digital or DTS are
played, the Dolby Digital or DTS bitstream is out-
put from the player’s OPTICAL or COAXIAL digi-
tal audio output. When the player is connected
to a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder, you can enjoy
theater-quality audio in your home. An optical
digital audio cable or coaxial audio cable (both
optional) is required for these connections, as
shown below. Only one connection is needed,
not both at the same time.

■ Note: With multiple video sources, your

Audio/Video device can be used for selecting
the video signal and routing it to the TV.
Connect the video or S-video output of the
DVD 20 (whatever is provided with your
device) to the video or S-video input on your
device and the video/S-video output of this
device to your TV. For more details, see  the
manual of your Audio/Video amplifier/receiver.

■ Note for Analog Audio: The connection

from Audio Out to the TV is optional only.
Normally you´ll hear the sound from your AV-
system´s speakers, so the TV volume should
be completely turned down. If you plan to use
your DVD20 also without having to turn on
your complete system, this connection must
exist, then you can turn up the TV´s volume as
needed.

12 SETUP AND CONNECTIONS 

Important Notes on SCART and RGB 
format:
■ Your DVD 20 is equipped with two SCART

connectors, one for direct connection to the
TV, the second (AUX) for throughput of VCR
or any other video source to a TV with only
one SCART input. The signal from this video
source will be routed through the SCART con-
nector of the DVD to the TV automatically
when the unit plays (composite video only)
and the DVD 20 is turned off (to Standby, not
completely).

■ Both SCART connectors provide the video 

signal as well as audio (stereo L/R) signals.

■ The SCART connector for the TV provides the

composite video signal, the S-Video signal or
the direct RGB signal, delivering the best
video performance possible, all selectable in
the Setup menu. To view RGB video on your
TV, the RGB compatible SCART connector on
the TV must be used and the DVD 20´s TV
SCART connector must be set to "RGB" (see
page 19).
Note that with RGB video the color intensity
cannot be adjusted with most TVs.

■ When the RGB video signal is used, DVD´s

recorded with the NTSC format (with regional
code 0 or 2) can be viewed even on non-
NTSC compatible TVs.

REMOTE CONTROL AND HEADPHONES  13

Insert the batteries supplied while observing the
correct (+) and (–) polarities.

■ The batteries normally last for about one year,

although this depends on how often, and for
what operations, the remote control is used.

■ If the remote control unit fails to work even

when it is operated near the player, replace
the batteries.

■ Use size “AA” batteries.

Notes:
■ Do not attempt to recharge, short-circuit, dis-

assemble, heat or throw the batteries into
fire.

■ Do not drop, step on or otherwise impact the

remote control unit. This may damage the
parts or lead to malfunction.

■ Do not mix old and new batteries.
■ Wipe away any leakage inside the remote

control unit, and install new batteries.

■ If leakage should come into contact with

parts of your body, wash it off thoroughly
with water.

■ Batteries contain chemical substances and we

recommend that you dispose of them properly
and in compliance with any local regulations.
Do not simply throw them away but return to
your dealer or special battery disposal centers.

Point the remote control unit from no more than
about 7 m from the remote control sensor and
within about 60 degrees of the front of the unit.

■ The operating distance may vary according to

the brightness of the room.

Notes:
■ Do not point bright lights at the remote con-

trol sensor.

■ Do not place objects between the remote

control unit and the remote control sensor.

■ Do not use this remote control unit while

simultaneously operating the remote control
unit of any other equipment.

1. Connect the headphones.

■ Headphones with a 6.3 mm stereo plug can

be connected.

2. Adjust the volume.

Caution: Avoid listening to sound at levels
which may be harmful to your ears.

Headphones

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