With the introduction of sophisticated components
and digital signal processing, there are multitudes of
connection options available. Each option provides you with
the opportunity to experience amazing video and audio
performance like never before. It’s really about what kind
of cable matches your component and hook-up scenario.
The Best options provide both a digital video and digital
audio signal through a single cable. Better connection
options require independent cables to provide a digital
video signal or an audio signal. And good connection
options offer you the best of an analog signal delivery.
You’ve invested wisely in today’s digital high definition video components and multi-
channel digital audio components. Get the most out of your investment with a hook-up
solution tailored to your entertainment and performance expectations.
PERFORMANCE SERIES
DIGITAL HOME THEATER
HOOK-UP GUIDE
1. Identify which components you want to connect and what kinds of inputs and outputs each
component offers.
2. Determine the level of connection you prefer and select the cables you need from the illustration below.
3. Install the cables.
AUDIO/VIDEO
4. Remember, you need to have both an audio and a video signal running from each component.
HDMI
Carries digital audio and video signals for the
best signal integrity and performance.
SPECIALTY
AP085
AP086 12 ft. (3.6 m)
6 ft. (1.8 m)
KEY
HDMI TO DVI ADAPTER
A/V RECEIVER • HDTV • HDTV TUNER
HDTV CABLE BOX • HD DVD PLAYER
SATELLITE RECEIVER
DVI adapter available to convert inputs/
outputs. See specialty solutions.
GOOD CONNECTIONS
STEREO AUDIO CABLE
BEST CONNECTIONS
BETTER CONNECTIONS
COMPONENT VIDEO
Select the level of connection(s) you prefer (best, better, good) to
create a video and audio connection between each component.
This hook-up guide represents virtually all possible audio and video
connections, utilizing different performance cables. You will need
one audio and video connection between components. Choose your
connections based on desired performance of your home theater.
Converts HDMI connector to be used with DVI inputs/outputs.
AP088
HDMI, FIREWIRE
INPUT
RIGHT
HDTV INPUT
VIDEO
LEFT
DVI
DVI CABLE
DIGITAL COAX AUDIO CABLE
AUDIO/VIDEO
See other side for surround sound speaker connections.
DIGITAL OPTICAL AUDIO CABLE
®
HDTV TUNER | CABLE BOX | SATELLITE RECEIVER OUTPUT
IEEE1394 FIREWIRE
RIGHT
LEFT
VIDEO
HDMI
Provides high-speed digital audio and video
signals and data transfer.
(6)
4 pin to 4 pin
6 pin to 6 pin
4 pin to 6 pin
AP403
AP404
6 ft. (1.8m)
15 ft. (4.5m)
INPUTS
OUTPUTS
AP409
AP410
6 ft. (1.8m)
15 ft. (4.5m)
HDTV TUNER | CABLE BOX | SATELLITE RECEIVER
HDMI
COMPONENT
VIDEO
INPUTS
HDTV MONITOR
VIDEO
COMPONENT
VIDEO
VIDEO
AP406
6 ft. (1.8m)
HDTV ANT
(3,6)
DIGITAL
COAX
HDMI
RED
GREEN BLUE
RIGHT
LEFT
OPTICAL
IEEE1394
SPECIALTY
S-VIDEO CAMCORDER CABLE
RIGHT
LEFT
DVI
RED
GREEN BLUE
A/V RECEIVER • HDTV
S-VIDEO
ANT IN
SAT
(3)
S-VIDEO
HDTV TUNER • HD DVD PLAYER
HDTV CABLE BOX
IEEE1394
DVI
(3)
SATELLITE RECEIVER
MINI A/V PLUG TO RCA AUDIO AND S-VIDEO
SAT
For hooking up a camcorder or a portable DVD player to a TV or A/V receiver.
VIDEO
AP029
6 ft. (1.8 m)
DVI
(1,2)
TV INPUT
INPUT
RIGHT
Carries digital video signal. Supports high-
definition video formats (HDTV) including
720P and 1080I.
LEFT
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
AP097
6 ft. (1.8 m)
AP098 12 ft. (3.6 m)
(6)
A/V RECEIVER • HDTV
HDTV TUNER • HD DVD PLAYER
HDTV CABLE BOX
JACK
DVD PLAYER
OUTPUTS
COMPONENT
VIDEO
VIDEO
SATELLITE RECEIVER
HDMI
VIDEO
DIGITAL
COAX
RED
GREEN BLUE
RIGHT
LEFT
OPTICAL
IEEE1394
S-VIDEO
(5)
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO
(3)
COMPONENT VIDEO
CAMCORDER
OUTPUTS
INPUTS
COMPONENT
VIDEO
Carries video signal over three individual
paths for best picture quality.
COMPONENT
VIDEO
DIGITAL
COAX
SPECIALTY
RIGHT
LEFT
OPTICAL
VIDEO S-VIDEO
Y
PB
Pr
IEEE1394
HDMI
VIDEO
AP090
AP091
3 ft. (0.9 m)
6 ft. (1.8 m)
DVD
(5)
RED
GREEN BLUE
COMPOSITE VIDEO CAMCORDER CABLE
MINI A/V PLUG TO RCA AUDIO AND VIDEO
AP092 12 ft. (3.6 m)
S-VIDEO
VCR
TV SAT
AUX
A/V RECEIVER • HDTV • DVD
HDTV CABLE BOX
SATELLITE RECEIVER
HDMI
For hooking up a camcorder or a portable DVD player to a TV,
an A/V receiver or a VCR.
IEEE1394
AP026
6 ft. (1.8 m)
INPUT
TV INPUT
RIGHT
LEFT
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
DIGITAL AV RECIEVER
DIGITAL OPTICAL AUDIO
Carries digital audio signal as light.
AP080
AP081
AP082 12 ft. (3.6 m)
3 ft. (0.9 m)
6 ft. (1.8 m)
AUDIO
VIDEO
A/V RECEIVER • HDTV • DVD
HDTV CABLE BOX
SATELLITE RECEIVER • CD
Footnotes
AUDIO
SPECIALTY
5.1 DIGITAL AUDIO
CABLE
(1) DVI and Component Video cables carry video signal only. You will need a separate audio connection such as Digital Coax, Digital Optical, 5.1 Digital
Audio when available) or Analog Stereo Audio (left and right) to complete your hookup.
(2) Component Video is the best analog video connection available. The video signal is carried on three individual paths to help ensure integrity of the
signal for best picture reproduction. Use this cable when the digital HDMI or DVI connections are not available.
CAMCORDER
AUDIO
STEREO AUDIO
Carries six surround sound audio
channels (front left, front right,
rear left, rear right, center and a
subwoofer) on 6 individual cables
for best signal transfer and audio
reproduction.
Carries stereo audio signal for
best sound quality.
SPECIALTY
(3) A limited number of A/V receivers includes HDMI inputs and outputs. If your receiver does not have this connection, use Component Video cable to
DIGITAL COAX AUDIO
carry video signal from the video source, such as a DVD player or Cable/Satellite Receiver, to your A/V receiver. You will also need a separate audio
connection such as Digital Coax or Digital Optical. If your TV supports the HDMI connection, you can run HDMI cable straight to your TV. This will
however prevent you from being able to use the A/V Receiver to switch between components.
(4) The Analog Stereo Audio (left and right) does not carry digital surround sound. You must use either a Digital Coax or Digital Optical audio cable from
your audio source (a DVD player or a Cable/Satellite Receiver for example) in order to be able to transfer digital surround sound audio signals to your
A/V Receiver.
(5) If your components support IEEE 1394 FireWire connections, you can use this connection instead of HDMI. Both HDMI and FireWire carry digital
audio and video data, and you will not need a separate audio connection.
(6) In case when your HDTV has DVI inputs (not HDMI) and your components have HDMI outputs (not DVI), you can still utilize your HDMI outputs on your
components and connect to DVI inputs on your HDTV via HDMI-to-DVI Adapter. Note, DVI carries only the video signal, therefore if you want sound to
come out directly from your HDTV, you will need to run a separate analog stereo audio cable from your components to your HDTV.
AP030
AP031
3 ft. (0.9 m)
6 ft. (1.8 m)
Carries digital audio signal through oxygen-
free copper center connector with two layers
of shielding for improved performance.
®
IEEE1394 FIREWIRE
AP032 12 ft. (3.6 m)
CAMCORDER CABLE
Allows for separate amplification of
individual channels.
AP070
AP071
3 ft. (0.9 m)
6 ft. (1.8 m)
A/V RECEIVER • HDTV
DVD • VCR
HDTV CABLE BOX
SATELLITE RECEIVER
4 PIN TO 6 PIN CONNECTION
®
®
AP036
6 ft. (1.8 m)
AP072 12 ft. (3.6 m)
For hooking up a digital camcorder to a TV or a computer.
AP406
6 ft. (1.8 m)
IDEAL FOR HOOKING UP A
SACD OR DVDA PLAYER TO
AN A/V RECEIVER.
A/V RECEIVER • HDTV • DVD
HDTV CABLE BOX
SATELLITE RECEIVER • CD
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