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Video Norm Menu
In the world of video a whole series of different video
norms has become established. The most important are
Standard Video (also known as FBAS, CVBS or Com-
posite), S-Video (also known as Y/C or S-VHS), and
RGB (Red/Green/Blue component video). The K6 sup-
ports all three of these video norms.
To ensure that you obtain first-class picture quality it is
essential to set the same video norm for the TV set, the
K6 and any source devices (SAT receiver etc.) con-
nected to it. Some TV sets also support the combined
use of several norms (e.g. RGB and CVBS or S-Video
and CVBS).
To avoid compatibility problems, and to ensure that all
source devices and on-screen menus are displayed
correctly on your TV screen, we recommend that you use
one of the following configurations.
1. Standard Video Configuration
This configuration is supported by practically all AV
devices, and represents the simplest solution (see
table for settings).
2. S-Video (Y/C) and Standard Video (CVBS)
This configuration requires a TV set with automatic S-
Video / CVBS switching. Source devices which sup-
port S-Video should be set to S-Video, and any other
source devices to CVBS. In this case the integral
DVD player and the S-Video source devices auto-
matically use the S-Video norm, with its inherently
higher quality.
3. RGB and Standard Video (CVBS)
This configuration provides the highest quality of all,
but does require a TV set with automatic RGB /
CVBS switching (RGB priority switching -
TV
sets include this facility). RGB-capable source de-
vices are switched to RGB mode, and any other
source devices to CVBS. In this case the integral
DVD player and the RGB source devices automati-
cally use the RGB norm, with its inherently high qual-
ity.
Var. TV set K6
external
source device
1
Standard-
Video
RGB/Video CVBS
2
Automatic
S-Video/CVBS-
Switching
S-Video
S-Video (Y/C)
or
CVBS
3
Automatic
RGB/CVBS-
switching
RGB/Video
RGB
Or
CVBS
TV out:
RGB / Video For TV sets with RGB or Video socket
S-Video For TV sets with S-Video socket
Notes
Some AV source devices generate a signal at this
SCART output which switches the TV set connected to
them from television reception to SCART picture and
sound mode, and in some cases also changes the video
format (4:3 / 16:9). TV sets vary in the way they exploit
this signal, and you will need to consult your TV operat-
ing instructions.
In RGB/Video mode the signal produced by the source
device is passed on unchanged to the TV socket of the
DVD surround receiver.
In S-Video mode the K6 always passes the switching
signal to the TV socket of the DVD surround receiver.
If you encounter compatibility problems between the TV
sets and AV source devices connected to the K6, we
always recommend that you use the standard video
norm for all devices, since all video equipment supports
this mode; see also 'Trouble-Shooting'.