Denon AVR-789 - Manual (Page 12)

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Specifications
• This function automatically converts various formats of video signals input to the AVR-789 into the format
used to output the video signals from the AVR-789 to a monitor.
• The AVR-789’s video input/output circuitry is compatible with the following four types of video signals:
Digital video signals: HDMI
Analog video signals: Component video, S-Video and Video
Video Conversion Function
G Flow of video signals inside the AVR-789H
High picture
quality playback
HDMI connector
Component video
connectors
S-Video connector
Video connector
Monitor
HDMI connector
Component video
connectors
S-Video connector
Video connector
Video input
terminals
Monitor output
terminals
: When 480i/576i signals are input
NOTE
• HDMI signals cannot be converted into analog signals.
• 1080p component video input signals cannot be output to anything other than component video
connectors.
• 480p/576p, 1080i and 720p component video input signals cannot be converted into S-Video or Video
format.
• When a non-standard video signal from a game machine or some other source is input, the video
conversion function might not operate.
• When not using this function, connect a monitor output with the same type of connector as the video
input connector.
• The resolution of the HDMI input-compatible monitor connected to the AVR-789 can be checked at menu
“Information” – “HDMI Information” (vpage 49).
Connections
Speaker Connections
The illustration below shows a basic example (7.1-channel) of installation of the amplifier combined with
8 speakers and a monitor.
Speaker Installation
Subwoofer Center speaker
Surround speakers
Front speakers
Place the front speakers to the sides of
the monitor or screen and as flush with
the screen surface as possible.
The table below shows a typical speaker configuration for the AVR-789.
Surround back speakers
FRONT A / B
CENTER
SURROUND SURROUND BACK
SUBWOOFER
L R L R L R 1 speaker
7.1-channels S S S S S S S – S
6.1-channels S S S S S – – S S
5.1-channels S S S S S – – – S
3.1-channels S S S – – – – – S
2.1-channels S S – – – – – – S
2-channels S S – – – – – – –
About On-screen Displays due to Input Signals
The method of on-screen display (OSD) varies with the type of video signal input to AVR-789.
Video signal being used Menu display
Momentary status display
when operating
(Display when changing the input
source, volume, etc.)
HDMI connector /
Component video connectors
OSD only display Turn display off
S-Video connector /
Video connector
Display of OSD superimposed on
the input image
Turn display on