Pioneer SC-55 Owner's Manual - Page 22

03 Connecting your equipment About the audio connection Terminal for connection with source device Terminal for connection with TV monitor Sound signal priority High picture quality Types of cables and terminals HDMI Transferable audio signals HD audio Digital (Coaxial) Conventional digital audio Digital (Optical) HDMI IN HDMI OUT Y PB PR COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y PB PR COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO MONITOR OUT Video signals can be output RCA (Analog) (White/Red) Conventional analog audio ! With an HDMI cable, video and audio signals can be transferred in high quality over a single cable. About the video converter The video converter ensures that all video sources are output through all of the MONITOR VIDEO OUT jacks. The only exception is HDMI: since this resolution cannot be downsampled, you must connect your monitor/TV to the receiver's HDMI output when connecting this video source. If several video components are assigned to the same input function (see The Input Setup menu on page 34 ), the converter gives priority to HDMI, component, then composite (in that order). Note ! If the video signal does not appear on your TV, try adjusting the resolution settings on your component or display. Note that some components (such as video game units) have resolutions that may not be converted. In this case, try switching Digital Video Conversion (in Setting the Video options on page 58 ) OFF. ! The signal input resolutions that can be converted from the component video input for the HDMI output are 480i/576i, 480p/576p, 720p and 1080i. 1080p signals cannot be converted. ! Only signals with an input resolution of 480i/576i can be converted from the component video input for the composite MONITOR OUT terminals. ! For optimal video performance, THX recommends switching Digital Video Conversion (in Setting the Video options on page 58 ) OFF. This item incorporates copy protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights of Rovi Corporation. Reverse engineering and disassembly are prohibited. 22 En About HDMI The HDMI connection transfers uncompressed digital video, as well as almost every kind of digital audio. This receiver incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI®) technology. This receiver supports the functions described below through HDMI connections. ! Digital transfer of uncompressed video (contents protected by HDCP (1080p/24, 1080p/60, etc.)) ! 3D signal transfer ! Deep Color signal transfer ! x.v.Color signal transfer ! ARC (Audio Return Channel) ! Input of multi-channel linear PCM digital audio signals (192 kHz or less) for up to 8 channels ! Input of the following digital audio formats: - Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, High bitrate audio (Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio), DVD-Audio, CD, SACD (DSD signal), Video CD, Super VCD ! Synchronized operation with components using the Control with HDMI function (see Control with HDMI function on page 53 ) Note ! An HDMI connection can only be made with DVI-equipped components compatible with both DVI and High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). If you choose to connect to a DVI connector, you will need a separate adaptor (DVIdHDMI) to do so. A DVI connection, however, does not support audio signals. Consult your local audio dealer for more information. ! If you connect a component that is not compatible with HDCP, an HDCP ERROR message is displayed on the front panel display. Some components that are compatible with HDCP still cause this message to be displayed, but so long as there is no problem with displaying video this is not a malfunction. ! Depending on the component you have connected, using a DVI connection may result in unreliable signal transfers. ! This receiver supports SACD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. To take advantage of these formats, however, make sure that the component connected to this receiver also supports the corresponding format. ! Use a High Speed HDMI® cable. If an HDMI cable other than a High Speed HDMI® cable is used, it may not work properly. ! When an HDMI cable with a built-in equalizer is connected, it may not operate properly. ! Signal transfer is only possible when connected to a compatible component. ! HDMI format digital audio transmissions require a longer time to be recognized. Due to this, interruption in the audio may occur when switching between audio formats or beginning playback. ! Turning on/off the device connected to this unit's HDMI OUT terminal during playback, or disconnecting/connecting the HDMI cable during playback, may cause noise or interrupted audio. HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. "x.v.Color" and marks of Sony Corporation. are trade-