How to Hook Up a DVD & a Digital Amplifier System

You'll need a composite AV cable for the amplifier connection to a DVD player.

A digital amplifier for a home theater system is equipped with RCA-type audio-video jacks for hooking up components such as a DVD player. A three-plug composite AV cable connects the DVD player to the amp with color-coded plugs that match each jack on the components. After installing the cable, set the selector control on the amplifier to the name of the inputs that connect it to the DVD player to enjoy discs.

Things You'll Need

• Composite AV cable

Instructions

1. Unplug the amplifier and DVD player to avoid risk of electric shock or a power surge that could harm the components while connecting AV cables.

2. Connect the composite AV cable from the three jacks on the back of the DVD player to a set of composite inputs on the amplifier's back panel. The yellow, white and red colors on the jacks match up with each connector on the cable.

3. Plug in the power cords and turn on the two components.

4. Dial the source control on the front of the amp to the name of the composite jacks connected to the DVD component.

References

• Columbia ISA: How to Connect a DVD Player