2. CONNECTIONS

2.1VIDEO CONNECTIONS

To configure inputs, see section 3.6 and to configure video outputs see section 3.1.

HDMI (digital):

Audio and video are transmitted from source components to the AVM 50. Maximum video resolution is 1080p/60. Audio is transmitted as Dolby Digital, DTS, or up to six channels of PCM. Connect HDMI output to a display with HDMI or DVI input – one with High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) is required to display protected material. If the source material is copy-protected with HDCP, then only HDMI video output is active (see section 4.14). DVD players usually enable HDCP even when the disc is a home movie.

HDMI switching requires at least two seconds per stage, i.e. at least four seconds from source to processor to display.

Component Video (analog):

Component video uses three coaxial cables and has a maximum resolution of 1080p/60 in bypass mode and 1080i/60 or 1080p/30 if processed. The second Component video output can be assigned in different ways – as either processed or unprocessed MAIN output, or unprocessed ZONE2 output. Component video input can be converted to HDMI output. If the source material is copy-protected with Macrovision, then maximum resolution using Component video output is 480p (see section 4.14).

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 video inputs can not be fed through the AVM 50’s video processing. If you use a VCR, one with S-Video output is recommended. If the source is black and white, for example a security camera, it can be plugged into a Component video’s Y input. If there is no choice but to use a color source’s composite output through video processing, a composite to S-Video converter is needed (not a S-Video to composite adapter turned backwards, which adds a lot of noise).

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