Anthem AVM 50, Operating Manual

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2.1 VIDEO CONNECTIONS
To configure inputs, see section 3.6 and to configure video outputs see section 3.1.
HDMI:
Video is sent with audio from source components to the processor. Maximum video resolution is 1080p/60.
Connect MAIN HDMI output to a display with HDMI or DVI input – one with High-bandwidth Digital Content
Protection (HDCP) is required to display copy-protected material. DVD players usually enable HDCP even on
home movies.
If the source is protected, only HDMI video output is active (see section 4.14).
Component Video (analog) :
Component video uses three coaxial cables and has a maximum resolution of 1080p when unprocessed or
480p when the source material is copy-protected with Macrovision. Maximum input resolution is 1080i/60 if
the input is processed or converted to HDMI. The second Component output can be used in MAIN,
processed or unprocessed, or in ZONE2.
S-Video (analog) :
Maximum resolution is 480i (NTSC) / 576i (PAL). This connection keeps brightness and color separate for a
better picture than Composite. S-Video input can be converted to Component and HDMI output (MAIN only).
Composite Video (analog) :
Maximum resolution is 480i (NTSC) / 576i (PAL). This traditional format combines the black/white and color
information for transmission on a single coaxial cable. To be displayed, the information has to be separated,
a process that degrades video quality. Composite inputs can not be converted or processed. If you use a
VCR, one with S-Video output is recommended. If a composite video source is black and white, it can be
plugged into a Component video’s
Y input. If there is no choice but to convert a color source’s composite
output, a composite to S-Video converter is needed (not an adapter turned backwards).
2. CONNECTIONS
HDMI switching requires
at least two seconds
per
stage , i.e. at least four
seconds from source to
processor to display.