Connecting 21Connecting2Connecting to Your TVMake one of the following connections, dependingon the capabilities of your existing equipment.y HDMI connection (page 21)y Component Video connection (page 23)y Video connection (page 23)y Depending on your TV and otherequipment you wish to connect, there arevarious ways you could connect the player.Use only one of the connections describedin this manual.y Please refer to the manuals of your TV,stereo system or other devices as necessaryto make the best connections.y Make sure the player is connected directlyto the TV. Tune the TV to the correct videoinput channel.y Do not connect your player via your VCR.The image could be distorted by the copyprotection system.,, NoteHDMI ConnectionIf you have a HDMI TV or monitor, you can connectit to this player using a HDMI cable (Type A, HighSpeed HDMI™ Cable with Ethernet). Connect theHDMI jack on the player to the HDMI jack on aHDMI compatible TV or monitor.Rear of the unitTVHDMIcableSet the TV’s source to HDMI (refer to TV’s Owner’smanual).Additional Information for HDMIy When you connect a HDMI or DVI compatibledevice make sure of the following:- Try switching off the HDMI/DVI device andthis player. Next, switch on the HDMI/DVIdevice and leave it for around 30 seconds,then switch on this player.- The connected device’s video input is setcorrectly for this unit.- The connected device is compatible with720x576p, 1280x720p, 1920x1080i or1920x1080p video input.y Not all HDCP-compatible HDMI or DVI deviceswill work with this player.- The picture will not be displayed properlywith non-HDCP device.