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The composite video and component video outputs
pass through their respective input signals as they are.
Note
• In order for the AV receiver to upconvert component input
to HDMI output, the source output must be set to 480i/576i.
When signal is input at resolution of 480p/576p and more,
error message will be displayed.
■ Signal Selection
If signals are present at more than one input, the
inputs will be selected automatically in the following
order of priority: HDMI, component video, composite
video.
However, for component video only, regardless of
whether a component video signal is actually present,
if a component video input is assigned to the input
selector, that component video input will be selected.
And if no component video input is assigned to the
input selector, this will be interpreted as no
component video signal being present.
In the Signal Selection Example shown below, video
signals are present at both the HDMI and composite
video inputs. However, the HDMI signal is
automatically selected as the source and the video is
output by the HDMI outputs.
• For optimal video performance, THX recommends
that video signals pass through the system without
upconversion (e.g., component video input passing
through to component video output).
• To by-pass the upconversion, set the “Picture
Mode” setting to “Bypass” (➔ page 71).
Audio components can be connected by using any of
the following audio connection formats: analog,
optical, coaxial, or HDMI.
When choosing a connection format, bear in mind
that the AV receiver does not convert digital input
signals for analog line outputs and vice versa.
If signals are present at more than one input, the
inputs will be selected automatically in the following
order of priority: HDMI, digital, analog.
*1
Depends on the “Audio TV Out (Main)” or “Audio TV
Out (Sub)” setting (➔ page 75).
*2
This is possible when “Audio Return Channel” is set to
“Auto” (➔ page 76), the TV/CD input selector is
selected, and your TV is ARC capable.
Tip
• When a signal is input via HDMI and the corresponding
input selector is selected, the HDMI indicator lights. In the
case of an optical or coaxial connection, the DIGITAL
indicator lights. If the analog audio is output, or if neither
HDMI nor digital signal inputs are assigned, ANALOG
indicator lights.
AV Cables and Jacks
■ HDMI
HDMI connections can carry digital video and audio.
■ Component video
Component video separates the luminance (Y) and
color difference signals (P
B, PR), providing the best
picture quality (some TV manufacturers label their
component video sockets slightly differently).
■ Composite video
Composite video is commonly used on TVs, DVDs,
and other video equipment.
IN
MONITOR OUT
Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, etc.
AV receiver
TV, projector, etc.
Composite
Composite
Component
Component
Video Signal Flow Chart
HDMI
HDMI
IN
MONITOR OUT
Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, etc.
TV, projector, etc.
Composite
Composite
Component
Component
Signal Selection Example
HDMI
HDMI
AV receiver
IN
OUT
Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, etc.
AV receiver
TV, projector, etc.
HDMICoaxial Analog
Audio Signal Flow Chart
HDMI
Optical
*1
*1 *1
*1 *2
Green
Blue
Red
Yellow
Y
C
B
/P
B
C
R
/P
R