Roku HD1000 manual N n e c t i n g t h e H D 1 0 0, Connection Methods, Separate AV Source

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Connection Methods

The HD1000 is designed to connect to your AV system in one of two ways. In the first method, you connect the HD1000 like you would a DVD player or any other normal audio-video source. An alternate method allows you to connect your HD1000 “in-line” as the last device between an AV source (such as an AV receiver) and your display device. Both of these options are discussed in more detail below.

Separate AV Source

Connect the appropriate HD1000 audio and video outputs to the cor- responding inputs on your TV or AV receiver. You will use the HD1000 like you would any other audio-video source by switching to the appropriate audio-video source on your TV or AV receiver.

In-Line/Video Pass Through

When using the in-line mode, you connect both the Video/Audio Ins and Outs on your HD1000. The video and audio will be passed through (using high-quality analog switches) when the HD1000 is in Standby mode. The HD1000 enters Standby mode when you press the power button and the power light is off. When in this mode your HD1000 monitors the incoming video signal and automatically gener- ates a screen saver when appropriate, decreasing the chance of burn- in. For more information on this connection method, see “Connecting Your HD1000 to Use the Video Pass-Through Feature” below.

Mode	Connector	Format	Picture Quality
1	Component	480i	Good
2	S-Video	480i	Good
3	Composite	480i	Good
4	Component	480p	Better
5	Component	720p	Best
6	Component	1080i	Best
7	VGA	480p	Better
8	VGA	720p	Best
9	VGA	1080i	Best
10	VGA	1024x768	*

Preparing to Connect

How you connect the HD1000 also depends upon your type of display and its available inputs. The HD1000 offers four options for connec- tion to your display: Composite, S-Video, VGA and Component. Only one type of connector may be connected at a time, or image quality will be adversely affected. We highly recommend that you use either Component or VGA for the best image quality. However, we have provided S-Video and Composite for specialized applications.

From the factory, the HD1000 is set to output Component 480i. This connection is widely supported by most HDTVs, but the other options yield superior results and are recommended if your display supports them (see the chart). We recommend a Component 720p or 1080i connection for best results, if supported by your display.

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