Audio/Video Connections - Motorola DCT5100 User Manual

AUDIO/VIDEO CONNECTIONS

Before you move or change components on your entertainment system,
review the following:
For basic cable connections, use 75-ohm coaxial cables equipped
with F-type connectors. Additional cables, such as a component
video and/or digital audio, are required for High Definition video
and digital audio output. Your cable operator may provide some of
these cables during installation.
If your equipment supports it, S-video connections may be used in
place of the standard RCA video connections. In most cases,
S-video offers a higher level of standard definition video quality
than RCA video
If your equipment supports it, the optical (
SPDIF
digital (
audio outputs (
higher level of audio quality, including support for 5.1 Surround
Sound.
If you are connecting a coaxial cable from the
on the DCT5100 to the coaxial
TV, you must tune your TV to channel 3 or 4 to view the DCT5100
output. Connecting the DCT5100 in this manner will remove its
high definition video capability.
Disconnect power from the DCT5100 before connecting or
changing cable connections.
The DCT5100 offers Component and DVI video outputs. These outputs
provide a high level of video quality. If your High Definition television
(HDTV) or home theater receiver supports either of these connections,
use one or the other instead of the RCA type or S-Video connections.
For more information on connecting High Definition video, see
"Connecting your DCT5100 to an HDTV – Video Only" on page 16.
CAUTION!
Do not place anything on top of the DCT5100, especially other home
entertainment components. Be sure to provide adequate ventilation to
prevent overheating.
) audio outputs may be used in place of the stereo
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