Scientific Atlanta 3250HD - Manual (Page 9)

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HDTV and SDTV Differences
• If you connect the 3250HD to your SDTV using only the
coaxial cable at the CABLE OUT connector, your SDTV
will not receive stereo sound from the 3250HD.
Note: S-Video, Video, and coaxial cables deliver SDTV
programming. They do not deliver HDTV programming.
(Not available on the Loop-Through model.)
Cable
Out
• The S-Video Out and Video Out connectors on
entertainment devices deliver standard definition
video signals to the TV.
S-VIDEO
Out
VIDEO
OUT
There are several brands and models of HDTVs in the marketplace. The
features and connectors are not the same on all brands and models.
Therefore, you have several options for connecting your TV to entertainment
devices. The connection option you choose depends on the type of TV you
have and the entertainment devices you want to connect to your TV. For the
best results, read this section to learn more about HDTV and SDTV
connection options before you begin to connect the 3250HD to your
entertainment devices. Connection Options
• Most HDTVs have YPbPr connectors for
component video inputs. Pb
Pr
Y
• Some HDTVs have only RGB connectors. If you have
one of these HDTVs, you may need an RGB adaptor.
Check with your cable service provider for information
about receiving or purchasing an RGB adaptor.
B
R
G
• Some HDTVs have a 1394 port, also called a FireWire.
The 1394 port is a high-speed connector for electronic
devices such as digital VCRs. (Not available on the
Loop-Through model.)
1394
DVI
• Some HDTVs have a DVI or a High-Definition
Multimedia Interface (HDMI
® ) connector. The HDMI
connector provides both a digital video and audio
connection. The DVI connector provides only a digital
video connection. The HDMI connector provides the
optimal connection to an HDTV with either an HDMI
input or a DVI input.
Note: If your HDTV has an HDMI connector, you will
need a DVI-to-HDMI adaptor, and you will also need
a separate audio connection.