Connections; Important Information; Video Conversion Function - Denon AVR-3311 Owner's Manual

Connections

Important information

• Make connections as follows before using this unit. Select an appropriate connection type
according to the components to be connected.
• You may need to make some settings on this unit depending on the connection method. Refer to
each description for more information.
• Select the cables (sold separately) according to the components being connected.
NOTE
• Do not plug in the power cord until all connections have been completed.
• When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components being
connected.
• Be sure to connect the left and right channels properly (left with left, right with right).
• Do not bundle power cords together with connection cables. Doing so can result in noise.
Converting input video signals for output

(Video conversion function)

This unit is equipped with four types of video input connectors (HDMI, Component video, S-Video and
video) and three types of video output connectors (HDMI, Component video and video).
Use the connectors corresponding to the components to be connected.
This function automatically converts various formats of video signals input to this unit into the formats used
to output the video signals from this unit to a monitor.
GFlow of video signals for MAIN ZONEH
Video device
Input
(IN)
Output
HDMI connector HDMI connector
Component video Component video
connectors connectors
S-Video connector S-Video connector
Video connector Video connector
This unit
Monitor
Output
(MONITOR OUT)
Input
HDMI
HDMI connector
connector
Component video Component video
connectors connectors
Video connector Video connector
GFlow of video signals for ZONE2H
Video device
Input
(IN)
Output
S-Video connector S-Video connector
Video connector Video connector
in Set as Necessary
• Set when not using the video conversion function.
"Video Convert" (vpage 66)
• Set when changing the resolution of the video signal.
"Resolution" (vpage 66)
• The video conversion function supports the NTSC, PAL, SECAM, NTSC 4.43, PAL-N, PAL-M and PAL-60
formats.
• The resolution of the video signal input to this unit's HDMI connector is the one set at "Resolution"
(vpage 66). (1080p HDMI signals and 1080p component signals are output at 1080p, regardless of the
setting.)
• Resolutions of HDMI-compatible TVs can be checked at "HDMI Monitor 1 Information" or "HDMI
Monitor 2 Information" (vpage 86).
NOTE
• HDMI signals cannot be converted into analog signals.
• When a non-standard video signal from a game machine or some other source is input, the video
conversion function might not operate.
• Component video input signals cannot be converted into Video format.
• A menu is output via the HDMI connector or component video connector.
This unit
Monitor
Output
(MONITOR OUT)
Input
Video connector Video connector
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