Sony STR-DH820 Operating Instructions Manual page 31

Function for conversion of video signals
The receiver is equipped with a function for converting video signals.
Video signals and component video signals can be output as HDMI video signals (HDMI TV OUT
jack only). As the default setting, video signals input from the connected equipment are output as
shown in the table with solid arrows.
INPUT jack
HDMI IN
COMPONENT VIDEO IN
VIDEO IN
: Same type of signal as that of the input signal is output.
: Video signals are upconverted and output.
Notes on converting video
signals
• When video signals from a VCR, etc., are up
converted on this receiver and then viewed
on your TV, depending on the status of the
video signal output, the image on the TV
screen may appear distorted horizontally or
no image can be seen.
• If you are using an image improvement
circuitry with your VCR, it may impact the
video signal conversion. It is recommended
to turn off this function on your VCR.
• Converted HDMI image output does not
support x.v.Color (x.v.Colour), Deep Color
(Deep Colour) and 3D.
• HDMI video signals cannot be converted to
component video signals and video signals.
• The converted video signals are output
through the HDMI TV OUT jack.
• The resolution of the signals output to the
HDMI TV OUT jack are converted up to
1080p.
To connect a recording
equipment
When recording, connect the recording
equipment to the VIDEO 1 VIDEO OUT jacks
of the receiver. Connect cords for input and
output signals to the same type of jack, as
VIDEO OUT jacks do not have an up-
conversion function.
OUTPUT jack
HDMI TV OUT
COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT
MONITOR VIDEO OUT
Note
Signals output from the HDMI TV OUT or
MONITOR OUT jacks may not be recorded
properly.
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