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Connecting your equipment
About the video converter
The video converter ensures that all video sources are output through the
HDMI OUT
terminal.
If the TV is only connected to the receiver’s composite
VIDEO MONITOR OUT
jacks, all the other video devices
must be connected through composite connections.
If several video components are assigned to the same input function (see
The Input Setup menu
on
page 36
), the
converter gives priority to HDMI, component, then composite (in that order).
VIDEO IN
VIDEO
MONITOR OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
Y
P
B
P
R
COMPONENT VIDEO
MONITOR OUT
Y
P
B
P
R
HDMI IN
HDMI OUT
High picture qualit
y
Video signals
can be output
Terminal for connection
with source device
Terminal for connection
with TV monitor
Note
!
The only exception is HDMI: since this resolution cannot be downsampled, you must connect your monitor/TV
to the receiver’s HDMI output when connecting this video source.
!
If the video signal does not appear on your TV, try adjusting the resolution settings on your component or dis-
play. Note that some components (such as video game units) have resolutions that may not be converted. In
this case, try switching Digital Video Conversion (in
Setting the Video options
on
page 61
)
OFF
.
!
The signal input resolutions that can be converted from the component video input for the HDMI output are
480i/576i, 480p/576p, 720p and 1080i. 1080p signals cannot be converted.
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About HDMI
The HDMI connection transfers uncompressed digital video, as well as almost every kind of digital audio.
This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI
®
) technology.
This receiver supports the functions described below through HDMI connections.
!
Digital transfer of uncompressed video (contents protected by HDCP (1080p/24, 1080p/60, etc.))
!
3D signal transfer
!
Deep Color signal transfer
!
x.v.Color signal transfer
!
ARC (Audio Return Channel)
!
Input of multi-channel linear PCM digital audio signals (192 kHz or less) for up to 8 channels
!
Input of the following digital audio formats:
—
Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, High bitrate audio (Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD
High Resolution Audio), DVD-Audio, CD, SACD (DSD signal), Video CD, Super VCD
!
Synchronized operation with components using the
Control
with HDMI function (see
Control with HDMI func-
tion
on
page 55
)
Note
!
An HDMI connection can only be made with DVI-equipped components compatible with both DVI and High
Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). If you choose to connect to a DVI connector, you will need a
separate adaptor (DVI
d
HDMI) to do so. A DVI connection, however, does not support audio signals. Consult
your local audio dealer for more information.
!
If you connect a component that is not compatible with HDCP, an
HDCP ERROR
message is displayed on
the front panel display. Some components that are compatible with HDCP still cause this message to be dis-
played, but so long as there is no problem with displaying video this is not a malfunction.
!
Depending on the component you have connected, using a DVI connection may result in unreliable signal
transfers.
!
This receiver supports SACD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. To take advantage
of these formats, however, make sure that the component connected to this receiver also supports the corre-
sponding format.
!
Use a High Speed HDMI
®
cable. If an HDMI cable other than a High Speed HDMI
®
cable is used, it may not
work properly.
!
When an HDMI cable with a built-in equalizer is connected, it may not operate properly.
!
Signal transfer is only possible when connected to a compatible component.
!
HDMI format digital audio transmissions require a longer time to be recognized. Due to this, interruption in the
audio may occur when switching between audio formats or beginning playback.
!
Turning on/off the device connected to this unit’s
HDMI OUT
terminal during playback, or disconnecting/con-
necting the HDMI cable during playback, may cause noise or interrupted audio.
HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI
Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.
“x.v.Color” and
are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
