This Rotel receiver provides upscaling and downscaling for the various
video formats. Composite Video or S-Video video signals can be
upscaled to 480p/576p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p on HDTV Component
or HDMI monitors by choosing the appropriate output setting in the
VIDEO/HDMI menu.
When the input is 1080p, it cannot be downscaled but is pass-through
only and is not affected by the output setting.
Note: The HDTV Component Video output is subject to HDCP
copy protection. It may not display 720p or 1080i resolution
when the source signal incorporates copy protection.
Consider the following implications for your system configuration:
On Screen Display: The receiver’s OSD system is available on the
TV monitor, when using Composite, S-Video, or Component Video and
HDMI connections from the receiver’s outputs to the TV set. OSD menus
are available on all video monitors. But, the OSD menu video resolution
is available only at 480i/576i for a Composite/S-Video monitor, and
480p/576p for a HDTV monitor. When the monitor is connected by
Component Video only (not together with HDMI), the OSD is available at
480i/576i.
Note: With this receiver, the TV monitor does not display the
video signal and the OSD menus at the same time. When the main
OSD setup menus are activated, the video input is interrupted and
restored when the OSD menus are cancelled. When the temporary
OSD is displayed on the
TV monitor in the case of Composite or S-
Video video input, it is not related to the video output resolution.
Output Conversion: The receiver converts Composite and S-Video
signals to Component Video signals for output to an NTSC or PAL TV
monitor. Also, S-Video signals can be converted to Composite outputs.
For maximum convenience, connect the receiver to the TV monitor with
Component Video or HDMI Video connections.
Note: When you have changed the output resolution in the
VIDEO/HDMI menu during operation, restart by switching power
OFF and ON again, to stabilize the picture image in the new
resolution setup.
Many digital HDTV monitors adjust scan rates and other video
parameters depending on the type of input connection. If you prefer
to use the TV monitor’s scaling instead of the receiver’s built-in
video scaling, you may wish to make multiple connections between
the receiver and the TV monitor, switching inputs on the TV to take
advantage of these features.
Note: Do not connect HDMI and Component Video outputs to a
monitor simultaneously, as the two video image signals may affect
each other.
HDMI IN 1–4 Video Inputs x
HDMI inputs provide various digital video connections for use with
components that have either HDMI outputs or DVI-D outputs (with
an appropriate DVI-HDMI adapter). HDMI connections carry video
signals in all formats including progressive scan up to 1080p. The
implementation of HDMI supports audio signals, or a separate audio
connection from an HDMI component.
Four inputs, labeled HDMI VIDEO IN 1–4, accept signals from source
components.
Note: When using HDMI connections, the TV monitor can display
the OSD menus and can also display video from Composite, S-
Video, or Component Video sources, as the receiver is capable
of upscaling these signals. See also the section HDMI: F
requently
Asked Questions in this manual.
COMPOSITE IN 1–3
Video Inputs
f
Three inputs accept standard composite video signals from source
components using standard 75 ohm RCA video cables.
COMPOSITE OUT 1–2
Video Outputs
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Two RCA jacks, labeled COMPOSITE OUT 1–2, provide connections
for sending composite video signals for recording on a VCR or other
recording device.
These connections correspond to the COMPOSITE IN 1-2 connections.
Make sure that you are consistent. If you hook up a particular VCR to the
COMPOSITE 1 inputs, hook up the COMPOSITE 1 output to the same
VCR.
Note: The receiver cannot convert S-Video, Component Video
or HDMI signals to composite video signals at the record outputs.
Therefore, only signals received at the composite video inputs are
available at these outputs.
S-VIDEO IN 1–3
Video Inputs
f
Three inputs, labeled S-VIDEO IN 1–3 accept S-Video signals from
source components.
S-VIDEO 1–2
Video Outputs
g
Two S-VIDEO jacks, labeled S-VIDEO OUT 1–2, provide connections
for sending S-Video signals for recording on a VCR or other recording
device.
These connections correspond to the S-VIDEO IN 1-2 connections. Make
sure that you are consistent. If you hook up a particular VCR to the
VIDEO 1 inputs, hook up the VIDEO 1 output to the same VCR.
Note: The receiver cannot convert composite video, Component
Video, or HDMI video signals to S-Video at these outputs. Only
signals received at the S-Video inputs are available at these
outputs.
COMPONENT VIDEO 1–3
Video Inputs
l
Component Video connections split the video into three signals
– luminance (Y) and separate chrominance (PB and PR) signals, allowing
delivery of a reference-quality picture with high definition signals.
Component Video connections should be used for progressive scan
DVD players and high-definition digital television receivers. Each of
these signals is carried by a separate 75 ohm video cable with RCA
connectors.
