Motorola DCX700 - Connecting Your Set-Top; Video Connection Options

Connecting Your Set-Top
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Connecting Your Set-Top
Instructions and diagrams are included for the following connections:
• High-Definition TV (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 connection allows 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 (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.