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Specifications
• This function automatically converts various formats of video signals input to the AVR-889 into the format
used to output the video signals from the AVR-889 to a monitor.
• The AVR-889’s video input/output circuitry is compatible with the following four types of video signals:
Digital video signals: HDMI
Analog video signals: Component video, S-Video and Video
Video Conversion Function
G
Flow of video signals inside the AVR-889
H
High picture
quality playback
HDMI connector
Component video
connectors
S-Video connector
Video connector
Monitor
HDMI connector
Component video
connectors
S-Video connector
Video connector
Video input
terminals
Monitor output
terminals
: When 480i/576i signals are input
NOTE
• HDMI signals cannot be converted into analog signals.
• 1080p component video input signals cannot be output to anything other than component video
connectors.
• 480p/576p, 1080i and 720p component video input signals cannot be converted into S-Video or Video
format.
• When a non-standard video signal from a game machine or some other source is input, the video
conversion function might not operate.
• When not using this function, connect a monitor output with the same type of connector as the video
input connector.
• The resolution of the HDMI input-compatible monitor connected to the AVR-889 can be checked at menu
“Information” – “HDMI Information” (
v
page 45).
About onscreen displays due to input signals
Speaker Connections
The illustration below shows a basic example (7.1-channel) of installation of the amplifier combined with
8 speakers and a monitor.
Speaker Installation
Subwoofer
Center speaker
Surround speakers
Front speakers
Place the front speakers to the sides of
the monitor or screen and as flush with
the screen surface as possible.
The table below shows a typical speaker configuration for the AVR-889.
Surround back speakers
FRONT A/B
CENTER
SURROUND
SURROUND BACK
SUBWOOFER
L
R
L
R
L
R
1 speaker
7.1-channels
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
–
S
6.1-channels
S
S
S
S
S
–
–
S
S
5.1-channels
S
S
S
S
S
–
–
–
S
3.1-channels
S
S
S
–
–
–
–
–
S
2.1-channels
S
S
–
–
–
–
–
–
S
2-channels
S
S
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
Connections
The method of onscreen display (OSD) varies with the type of video signal input to AVR-889.
Video signal being used
Menu display
Momentary status display
when operating
(Display when changing the input
source, volume, etc.)
HDMI connector /
Component video connectors
OSD only display
Turn display off
S-Video connector /
Video connector
Display of OSD superimposed on
the input image
Turn display on
