Anthem AVM 20 v2 - Manual (Page 24)

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4. CONNECTIONS
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4.3 VIDEO CONNECTIONS
The AVM 20 provides video switching for three formats: Composite video, S-Video, and Component video.
Format translation is not performed – if only S-Video is used from your VCR, only the S-Video output of the
AVM 20 will have a signal to send to your TV monitor whenever the VCR Source is selected. Always
remember to select the matching video input on your TV monitor/projector.
The choice of video format depends on the type that is available on your TV monitor/projector. If it only
accepts Composite video, then there is no advantage in connecting S-Video or Component video outputs
from your DVD player, VCR, or satellite receiver to the AVM 20, and Composite video connection must be
used throughout the system (the same applies if you use S-Video or Component video).
The On-Screen Display is available in MAIN and ZONE2 when Composite or S-Video connections are used.
Composite Video:
This is the oldest video format. It combines the black/white and color information for transmission on a single
coaxial cable with RCA connectors. These signals must then be separated again within the TV monitor by a
comb filter, resulting in some degradation of video quality.
S-Video:
S-Video gives better video quality by transmitting color and brightness separately, using a multi-conductor
cable with S-Video connectors (5-pin Mini DIN).
Component Video:
Component video is transmitted over three coaxial cables, is capable of progressive scan mode, and
produces the highest video quality. The AVM 20 has four assignable Component video inputs. Note that all
3-wire connections must be made (Y, PR/Cr, PB/Cb). Component-In and Component-Out are compatible with
HDTV (up to 1080p) and all other 3-wire component video formats.
Note: Factory default settings are DVD for Component1 and SAT for Component2 (see section 7.4.5).
The AVM 20 does not provide On-Screen Display for the Component video output. If you use Component
video, make sure either Composite or S-Video output is also connected from the AVM 20 to your TV. You can
then change to that TV input to view the Setup Menu and make changes more conveniently (see section 7).