Arris DCX3510 - Connecting Your DCX Set-top; Video Connections

Connecting Your DCX Set-top
High-Definition All-Digital Dual Tuner DVR Set-top DCX3510-M • User Guide 8
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Connecting Your DCX Set-top
Instructions and diagrams are included for the following connections:
• High-Definition Television (HDTV)
• A/V receiver — Audio
• Standard-Definition TV (SDTV)
• Standard-Definition TV (SDTV) and VCR/DVD Recorder
• A/V receiver, Standard-Definition TV (SDTV), and VCR/DVD Recorder
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.
• Disconnect power from your equipment before connecting or changing cable
connections.
Caution: Do not place anything on top of your DCX set-top, especially other home entertainment
components. Be sure to provide adequate ventilation to prevent overheating.
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. HD programming will be down-converted to SD format for SD outputs.
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 (1) 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
HDMI and IEEE-1394 offer higher quality HD video than component video.
• 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.
• 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.
• On-screen graphics will not be displayed when you are using the IEEE-1394 connection on
the rear panel of the DCX set-top. Refer to Section 6 for more information.
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