Samsung Ht Tx25 Instruction Manual

							DVD HOME 
THEATER SYSTEMHT-X20
HT-TX22
HT-TX25
COMPACT
DIGITAL VIDEO
ENG Instruction Manual
AH68-01660E
REV: 01AH68-01964R
REV: 00
AH68-01964K
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							ENG3PREPARATION
Precautions
Ensure that the AC power supply in your house complies with the identification sticker located on the back of your player. Install your play-
er horizontally, on a suitable base (furniture), with enough space around it for ventilation (7.5~10cm). Make sure the ventilation slots are
not covered. Do not stack anything on top of the player. Do not place the player on amplifiers or other equipment which may become hot.
Before moving the player, ensure the disc tray is empty. This player is designed for continuous use. Switching off the DVD player to the
stand-by mode does not disconnect the electrical supply. In order to disconnect the player completely from the power 
supply, remove the main plug from the wall outlet, especially when left unused for a long period of time.Protect the player from moisture (i.e. vases) , and excess heat
(e.g.fireplace) or equipment creating strong magnetic or electric fields
(i.e.speakers...). Disconnect the power cable from the AC supply if the
player malfunctions. Your player is not intended for industrial use.
Use of this product is for personal use only.
Condensation may occur if your player or disc has been stored in cold
temperatures.
If transporting the player during the winter, wait approximately 2 hours
until the unit has reached room temperature before using.
Phones
During thunderstorms, disconnect the AC main plug from
the wall outlet.
Voltage peaks due to lightning could damage the unit.
The Mains plug is used as a disconnect device and shall
stay readily operable at any time.
Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight or other heat sources.
This could lead to overheating and malfunction of the unit.The batteries used with this product contain chemicals that are
harmful to the environment. 
Do not dispose of batteries in the general household trash.
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Safety Warnings
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. 
DO NOT OPEN
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE REAR COVER (or BACK).
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. 
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
CAUTION
This symbol indicates “dangerous voltage” inside
the product that presents a risk of electric shock 
or personal injury.
This symbol indicates important instructions
accompanying the product.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
This Compact Disc player is classified as a CLASS 1
LASER product.Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures 
other than those specified herein may result in hazardous 
radiation exposure.CAUTION : 
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND 
INTERLOCKS DEFEATED, AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
WARNING :To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.CAUTION :Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall 
be placed on the apparatus.[Saudi Arabian Standards Organisation only]
THIS APPLIANCE IS FITTED WITH 220V SASO APPROVED PLUG.THE CUSTOMER IS ENTITLED TO A FREE SASO
APPROVED 127V PLUG FROM THE LOCAL DEALER.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT
LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITE
KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT
PRODUCTO LASER CLASE 1
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							Features
Multi-Disc Playback & FM TunerThe HT-X20/HT-TX22/HT-TX25 combines the convenience of multi-disc playback capability, including DVD-VIDEO,
VCD, CD, MP3-CD, WMA-CD, DivX, CD-R/RW, and DVD R/RW, with a sophisticated FM tuner, all in a single
player.Dolby Pro Logic IIDolby Pro Logic II is a form of multi-channel audio signal decoding technology that improves upon existing 
Dolby Pro Logic.DTS (Digital Theater Systems)DTS is an audio compression format developed by Digital Theater Systems Inc. It delivers full-frequency 
5.1 channel sound.Power Saving FunctionThe HT-X20/HT-TX22/HT-TX25 will automatically shut off after 20 minutes in Stop mode.TV Screen Saver FunctionThe HT-X20/HT-TX22/HT-TX25 automatically brightens and darkens your TV screen after 3 minutes in the stop mode.
The HT-X20/HT-TX22/HT-TX25 will automatically switch to the Power Saving mode after 20 minutes in the Screen Saver
mode.Customized TV Screen DisplayThe HT-X20/HT-TX22/HT-TX25 allows you to select your favorite image during JPEG, DVD or VCD playback and set it
as your background wallpaper.Optional Wireless receiver amplifierSamsung ’s optional rear-channel wireless module does away with cables running between your DVD receiver 
and rear-channel speakers. Instead, the rear speakers connect to a compact wireless module that communicates with
your DVD receiver.USB Host supportYou can enjoy media files such as pictures, movies and music saved on an MP3 player, digital camera or USB memory
stick by connecting the storage device to the USB port of the Home Theater.
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PREPARATION
ContentsPREPARATIONSafety Warnings ............................................................2
Precautions ....................................................................3
Features.........................................................................4
Notes on Discs ..............................................................6
Description .....................................................................8CONNECTIONSConnecting the Speakers ............................................12
Speaker Installation .....................................................15
Connecting the Optional Wireless 
Receiving Amplifier ......................................................16
Connecting the Video Out to your TV .........................19
P.SCAN (Progressive Scan) Function .........................20
Connecting Audio from External Components ............21
Connecting the FM Antenna ........................................22
Connecting Microphone...............................................22OPERATIONBefore Reading the Users Manual .............................23
Before Using Your Home Theater ...............................24
Disc Playback ..............................................................25
MP3/WMA-CD Playback .............................................26
JPEG File Playback .....................................................27
DivX Playback .............................................................28
Using the Playback Function .......................................30
Displaying Disc Information ......................................30
Checking the Remaining Time..................................31
Fast Playback ...........................................................31
Slow Playback ..........................................................31
Skipping Scenes/Songs ............................................32
Repeat Playback.......................................................33
To Select a Repeat Playback Mode in the Disc
Information Screen ...................................................33
A-B Repeat Playback................................................34
Step Function............................................................34
Angle Function ..........................................................35
Zoom (Screen Enlarge) Function .............................35
Audio Language Selection Function .........................36
Subtitle Language Selection Function ......................37
Moving Directly to a Scene/Song .............................38
Using the Disc Menu ................................................39
Using the Title Menu .................................................39
Playing Media Files using the USB Host feature ........40
SETUPSettings ........................................................................42
Setting the Language................................................42
Setting TV Screen Type ............................................43
Setting Parental Controls (Rating Level) ..................44
Setting the Password ................................................44
Setting the Wallpaper ...............................................45
To Select One of the 3 Wallpaper Settings
youve made..............................................................45
DivX (R) Registration ................................................46
Setting the Speaker Mode ........................................46
Setting the Delay Time .............................................47
Setting the Test Tone ................................................48
Setting the Audio.......................................................49
Setting the DRC (Dynamic Range Compression) ....50
Setting the AV SYNC ................................................50
Sound Field (DSP)/EQ Function .................................51
Dolby Pro Logic II Mode ..............................................52
Dolby Pro Logic II Effect ..............................................53MISCELLANEOUSListening to Radio ........................................................54
Convenient Functions ..................................................56
Operating a TV with the Remote Control ....................57
Troubleshooting ...........................................................59
Cautions on Handling and Storing Discs.....................61
Language Code List ....................................................62
USB Host Feature Supported Products ......................63
Specifications...............................................................64
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							ENG7PREPARATION
CD-R Discs• Some CD-R discs may not be playable depending on the disc recording device (CD-Recorder or PC) and the condition of
the disc. • Use a 650MB/74 minute CD-R disc. 
Do not use CD-R discs over 700MB/80 minute as they may not be playback.• Some CD-RW (Rewritable) media, may not be playable. • Only CD-Rs that are properly closed can be fully played. If the session is closed but the disc is left open, you may not
be able to fully play the disc.CD-R JPEG Discs• Only files with the jpg extensions can be played.• If the disc is not closed, it will take longer to start playing and not all of the recorded files may be played.• Only CD-R discs with JPEG files in ISO 9660 or Joliet format can be played.• JPEG file names should be 8 characters or less in length and contain no blank spaces or special characters (. / = +).• Only a consecutively written multisession disc can be played. If there is a blank segment in the multisession disc, the
disc can be played only up to the blank segment.• Amaximum of 9,999 images can be stored on a single CD.• When playing a Kodak/Fuji Picture CD, only the JPEG files in the picture folder can be played.• Picture discs other than Kodak/Fuji Picture CDs may take longer to start playing or may not play at all.CD-R MP3 Discs• Only CD-R discs with MP3 files in ISO 9660 or Joliet format can be played.• MP3 file names should be 8 characters or less in length and contain no blank spaces or special characters (. / = +).• Use discs recorded with a compression/decompression data rate greater than 128Kbps.• Only files with the mp3 and extensions can be played.• Only a consecutively written multisession disc can be played. If there is a blank segment in the Multisession disc, the
disc can be played only up to the blank segment.• If the disc is not closed, it will take longer to begin playback and not all of the recorded files may be played.• For files encoded in Variable Bit Rate (VBR) format, i.e. files encoded in both low bit rate and high bit rate 
(e.g., 32Kbps ~ 320Kbps), the sound may skip during playback.• Amaximum of 500 tracks can be played per CD. • Amaximum of 300 folders can be played per CD. DVD R/RW, CD-R/RW DivX Discs• Since this product only provides encoding formats authorized by DivX Networks, Inc., a DivX file created by the user
might not play.• Software updates for incompatible formats are not supported.
(Example : QPEL, GMC, resolution higher than 720 X 480 pixels, etc.)• Sections with a high frame rate might not be played while playing a DivX file.• For more information about the formats authorized by DivX Networks, Inc., please visit www.divxnetworks.net.This product does not support Secure (DRM) Media files. 
Disc Recording Format
Notes on Discs
DVD players and the discs are coded by region. These regional codes must match
in order for the disc to play. If the codes do not match, the disc will not play.
The Region Number for this player is given on the rear panel of the player.(Your DVD player will only play DVDs that are labeled with identical region codes.)
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•LD, CD-G, CD-I, CD-ROM and DVD-ROM discs cannot be played on this player.
If such discs are played, a message appears on the TV screen.•DVD discs purchased abroad may not play on this player.
If such discs are played, a message appears
on the TV screen.•Many DVD discs are encoded with copy protection. Because of this, you should only connect your DVD
player directly to your TV, not to a VCR. Connecting to a VCR results in a distorted 
picture from copy-protected DVD discs.•This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by methods claims of certain U.S.
patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. 
Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended 
for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. 
Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
COMPACTDIGITAL VIDEO
Mark (Logo)
Audio + Video 
DVD-VIDEO
AUDIO-CD
VIDEO-CD
12cm
Approx. 240 min. (single-sided)
Approx. 480 min. (double-sided)
Approx. 80 min. (single-sided)
Approx. 160 min. (double-sided)
74 min.
20 min.
74 min.
20 min.
8cm
12cm
8cm
Audio
Audio + Video
Recorded Signals 
Disc Type Disc Size  Max. Playing Time
DivX
12cm
8cm
Audio + Video 
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Playable DiscsDo not use the following types of disc!Copy Protection
DVD (Digital Versatile Disc)
offers fantastic audio and video, thanks to Dolby Digital 
surround sound and MPEG-2 video compression technology. Now you can enjoy these 
realistic effects in the home, as if you were in a movie theater or concert hall.
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							ENG9
Rear PanelAccessories 
Video Cable
(AH39-40001V) Remote Control 
(AH59-01787S)FM Antenna 
(AH42-00017A)
Users Manual
(AH68-01964R) 
1. Video Output Jack
Connect the TVs Video Input jack (VIDEO IN) to
the VIDEO OUT jack.
2. Component Video Output Jacks
Connect a TV with component video inputs to these jacks.
3. FM 75ΩCOAXIAL Jack4. 5.1 Channel Speaker Output Connectors 
5. Cooling Fan
6. TX Card Connection (WIRELESS) 
7. AUX IN Jack
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PREPARATION
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DescriptionFront PanelDisplay1. Disc Tray
2. Stop ( ) button 
3. MIC 1, MIC 2
4. Play/Pause ( ) button 
5. MIC VOLUME Control6. Volume Control
7. USB Connector 
8. Power ( ) button
9. Standby indicator 
10. Open/Close button11.Function button 
12. Tuning Up & Skip ( ) button
Tuning Down & Skip ( ) button
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1. DOLBY DIGITAL indicator 
2. P.SCAN indicator 
3. DTS Disc indicator
4. LINEAR PCM indicator
5. TITLE indicator 
6. CHAPTER indicator7. TRACK indicator 
8. PROGRAM indicator 
9. REPEAT indicator
10. PBC indicator
11. TUNER indicator 
12. STEREO indicator 13. PRO LOGIC indicator
14. MPEG indicator
15. DSP indicator 
16. System Status Display
17. RADIO FREQUENCY indicator
18. SPEAKER indicator
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							ENG11
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Remove the battery cover in the direction of the arrow.
2
Insert two 1.5V AAA batteries, paying attention to the correct polarities
(+ and –).
3
Replace the battery cover.
Follow these precautions to avoid leaking or cracking cells:
• Place batteries in the remote control so they match the polarity : (+) to (+) and (–) to (–).
• Use the correct type of batteries. Batteries that look similar may differ in voltage.
• Always replace both batteries at the same time.
• Do not expose the batteries to heat or a flame.
Insert Remote Batteries
PREPARATION
Operation Range of the Remote Control
The remote control can be used up to approximately 23 feet (7 meters) in a straight line. It can also be operat-
ed at a horizontal angle of up to 30° from the remote control sensor.
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Description
(Con’t)
Remote Control
1. DVD RECEIVER button 
2. TV button 
3. POWER button
4. Number (0~9) buttons
5. REMAIN button
6. STEP button
7. Tuning Preset/CD Skip buttons
8. VOLUME button
9. MENU button
10. INFO button
11.PLII EFFECT button
12. PL II MODE button
13. TUNER MEMORY, P.SCAN button
14. ZOOM button
15. SLEEP button
16. SLOW, MO/ST button
17. DIMMER button
18. DVD button 
TUNER button
AUX button
USB button 
19. OPEN/CLOSE button
20. TV/VIDEO button
21. CANCEL button
22. REPEAT button
23. PLAY/PAUSE button
STOP button 
SEARCH buttons
24. TUNING/CH button
25. MUTE button
26. RETURN button
27. Cursor/ENTER button 
28. AUDIO  button
29. SUBTITLE button
30. DSP/EQ button
31. TEST TONE button
32. SOUND EDIT button
33. DIGEST button
34. LOGO button
35. SLIDE MODE button
36. ECHO, NT/PAL button
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• If you place a speaker near your TV set, screen color may be distorted because of the magnetic field generated
by the speaker. If this occurs, place the speaker away from your TV set.
1
Press down the terminal tab on the back of the speaker. 
2
Insert the black wire into the black terminal (–) and the red wire
into the red (+) terminal, and then release the tab.
3
Connect the connecting plugs to the back of the Home Theater.• Make sure the colors of the speaker terminals match the colors of
the connecting plugs.
• Do not let children play with or near the speakers. They could get hurt if a speaker falls.
• When connecting the speaker wires to the speakers, make sure that the polarity (+/–) is correct.
• Keep the subwoofer speaker out of reach of children so as to prevent children from inserting their hands or alien
substances into the duct (hole) of the subwoofer speaker.
• Do not hang the subwoofer on the wall through the duct (hole).
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Connecting the Speakers
Black
Red
HT-X20
Front Speaker (R)
Rear Speaker (R)
Subwoofer Center Speaker
Front Speaker (L)
Rear Speaker (L)
Connecting the Speakers
Rear Speakers•Place these speakers behind your listening position.•If there isnt enough room, place these speakers so they
face each other.•Place them about 60 to 90cm (2 to 3feet) above your ear,
facing slightly downward.*Unlike the front and center speakers, the rear speakers
are used to handle mainly sound effects and sound will
not come from them all the time.*Sound will be heard from the rear speakers in
DVD 5.1-CH or Dolby Pro Logic II mode only.
Subwoofer•The position of the subwoofer is not so critical. 
Place it anywhere you like.
Front Speakers  •Place these speakers in front of your listening position,
facing inwards (about 45°) toward you.•Place the speakers so that their tweeters will be at the
same height as your ear.•Align the front face of the front speakers with the front face
of the center speaker or place them slightly in front of the
center speakers.Center Speaker•It is best to install it at the same height as the front speak-
ers.•You can also install it directly over or under the TV.Position of the Home Theater•Place it on a stand, cabinet shelf, or under the TV stand.
Selecting the Listening PositionThe listening position should be located about 2.5 to 3 times
the distance of the TVs screen size away from the TV.
Example : For 32 TVs 2~2.4m (6~8 feet)
For 55 TVs 3.5~4m (11~13 feet)
Before moving or installing the product, be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power cord.
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Connecting the Speakers
(Con’t)
Front Speaker (R)
Rear Speaker (R)
Subwoofer Center Speaker
Front Speaker (L)
Rear Speaker (L)
HT-TX25
1
Connect the SPEAKER with the STAND BASE.
2
Insert the screw (B) into the hole on the rear of the speaker
using a screwdriver as shown in the illustration.
3
This is the SPEAKER successfully assembled with 
the Stand Base.
How to Install the Speaker on the Stand Base13
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Speaker Installation
1
Turn the STAND upside-down and connect it to
the STAND BASE.
2
Insert two screws (A) into the two holes marked with arrows
using a screwdriver as shown in the illustration.
3
Insert a screw (B), into the hole on the rear of the Speaker
STAND.
4
Connect the assembled stand to the SPEAKER.
5
Insert another screw (B) into the hole on the rear of the
speaker using a screwdriver as shown in the illustration.
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This is the SPEAKER successfully assembled with 
the Stand.
How to Install the Speaker on the Stand
• Make sure that the speaker is installed on a flat and stable area.
Otherwise it may be easily knocked over.
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Component 
(HT-TX22/HT-TX25 only)
Screw (B) Screw (A) STAND BASE STAND SPEAKER
With the HT-TX22 front speakers and HT-TX25 front/rear speakers, you have the option of installing the speakers on
Stands, or directly to the Stand Base.
Front Speaker (R)
Rear Speaker (R)
Subwoofer Center SpeakerFront Speaker (L)
Rear Speaker (L)
HT-TX22
STANDSPEAKER
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WIRELESS RECEIVER MODULE To connect the rear speakers wirelessly, you have to purchase the wireless receiving module and 
TX card from your Samsung retailer.
Connecting the Optional Wireless Receiving Amplifier
Front Speaker (R)
Rear Speaker (L)
Subwoofer Center Speaker
Front Speaker (L)
Rear Speaker (R)
WIRELESS RECEIVER MODULE
Rear Speaker (L)Rear Speaker (R)
HT-X20HT-TX22
Front Speaker (R)
Subwoofer Center SpeakerFront Speaker (L)
When you have Purchased the Wireless Receiving Module (SWA-3000)  
WIRELESS RECEIVER MODULE Rear Speaker (L)Rear Speaker (R)
HT-TX25
Front Speaker (R)
Subwoofer Center SpeakerFront Speaker (L)
1
Connect the Front, Center and Subwoofer speakers to the DVD Player, 
refering to pages 13~15.
2
With the DVD Player turned off, insert the TX card into the TX Card
Connection(WIRELESS) on the back of the main unit.
Hold the TX card so that the slanted side faces downward and insert the card into 
the port. 
The TX card enables communication between the main unit and the wireless receiver.
3
Connect the left and right rear speakers to the wireless receiving 
module. 
4
Plug the power cord of the wireless receiving module in the wall outlet
and switch the power switch . 
• Do not insert a card other than the TX card dedicated for the product. 
The product might be damaged or the card may not be removed easily.  
• Do not insert the TX card upside down or in the reverse direction.
• Insert the TX card when the DVD Player is turned off. Inserting the card
when it is turned on may cause a problem.
• If the TX Card is inserted, sound is not output from the Rear Speaker
connectors on the main unit.
TX card
Slanted side face down
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• Place the wireless receiver module at the rear of the listening position. If the wireless receiver module is too close
to the main unit, some sound interruption may be heard due to interference.
• If you use a device such as a microwave oven, wireless LAN Card, Bluetooth equipment, or any other device that
uses the same frequency (2.4GHz) near the system, some sound interruption may be heard due to interference.
• The transmission distance of a radio wave is about 10m, but may vary depending on your operating environment.
If a steel-concrete wall or metallic wall is between the main unit and the wireless receiver module, the system may
not operate at all, because the radio wave cannot penetrate metal.• When the wireless receiving module setting is complete, no sound is output from the Rear Speaker Output
Connectors on the back of the main unit.
• The wireless receiving antenna is built into the wireless receiver module. Keep the unit away from water and 
moisture.
• For optimal listening performance, make sure that the area around the wireless receiver module location is clear of
any obstructions.
• Sound will be heard from the wireless rear speakers in DVD 5.1-CH or Dolby Pro Logic II mode
only.• In 2-CH mode, no sound will be heard from the wireless rear speakers.
Resetting the Wireless Receiving Module
Reset the system if a communication failure occurs, or if the Link indicator (blue LED) on the wireless receiver does not
light up and the REAR CHECK message blinks on the main units display.  
Reset the system while the main unit and the wireless receiver module (SWA-3000) are in Power Standby mode.
1
With the main unit turned off, press and hold the remote 
controls REMAIN button for 5 seconds.■The STANDBY LED on the front panel of the wireless receiver module
blinks.
2
With the wireless receiver module turned on, use a ball point
pen or a pair of toothpick to press the RESETbutton on the
back of the unit.■The STANDBY LED on the front panel of the wireless receiver module
blinks 2 Times.
3
Turn on the main unit.■The LINK LED of the wireless receiver module is lit and the Reset is  
complete.■If Power Standby mode continues, repeat Steps 1 to 3 above.
Connecting the Optional Wireless Receiving Amplifier
(Con’t)
Choose one of the two methods for connecting to a TV.
Connecting the Video Out to your TV
Connect the supplied Video cable from the VIDEO OUT jack on the back of the DVD Player to the VIDEO IN jack on
your TV.METHOD 2 : Composite Video ....... (Good Quality) If your television is equipped with Component Video inputs, connect a Component video cable(not supplied) from
the Component Video Output (Pr, Pb and Y) jacks on the back of the DVD Player to the Component Video Input
jacks on your TV.METHOD 1 : Progressive Scan Component Video ....... (Best Quality)
METHOD 2
(supplied)
METHOD 1
•When the Progressive scan mode is selected, the VIDEO output (Yellow) does not output any signal.
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