3 CONNECTING YOUR DCX SET-TOP
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• Composite Video (also referred to as Video) — SDTV
If an S-Video input is not available on your TV, use the
composite video (video) connection.
Note: Composite video does not provide audio. A separate audio
connection must be made.
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RF Output — SDTV
If no other input is available on your TV, the RF Output of the
DCX3200 can be connected to the Antenna or Cable Input on
your TV. The RF Output carries both video and audio. Set your
TV to channel 3 or 4.
Connecting HDTV — Single Connection for Video/Audio
Cable In
Connect an RF coaxial cable to the cable wall outlet and the CABLE IN
connector on the DCX set-top.
HDMI
If your TV has an HDMI input, this is for both audio and video if you are
using the TV speakers. Connect a Standard HDMI cable to the TV and
to the HDMI connector on your DCX set-top.
IEEE-1394
If your HDTV has an IEEE-1394 connector, you can use the IEEE-1394
for both your video and audio connection. Connect an IEEE-1394 cable
to the IEEE-1394 connector on your HDTV and DCX set-top.
Note: 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 5 for more information.
If you have an audio/video receiver and are not using your TV’s
speakers, go to
Connecting Your DCX Set-top to an A/V Receiver — Audio.