Connecting Video Components - Denon AVR-550SD Operating Instructions Manual

Connecting video components

• To connect the video signal, connect using a 75 Ω/ohms video signal cable cord. Using an improper cable can
result in a drop in video quality.
• When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components.
• The AVR-550SD is equipped with a function for up-converting video signals.
• The signal connected to the video signal terminal is output to the S-Video monitor out terminals.
• The REC OUT terminals have no conversion function, so when recording only connect the video terminals.
TV or DBS tuner
Connecting a TV/DBS tuner
AUDIO
OPTICAL VIDEO
B
OUT
R L OUT
TV/DBS
• Connect the TV's or DBS tuner's video output jack (VIDEO OUTPUT) to the
R L
VIDEO
• Connect the TV's or DBS tuner's audio output jacks (AUDIO OUTPUT) to the
AUDIO
AUDIO
OPTICAL VIDEO
OUT
R L OUT
R L
Connecting a DVD player or a video disc player (VDP)
DVD
• Connect the video disc player's video output jack (VIDEO OUTPUT) to the
DVD/VDP IN jack using a 75 Ω/ohms video coaxial pin plug cord.
• Connect the video disc player's analog audio output jacks (ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT) to the
AUDIO DVD/VDP IN jacks using pin plug cords.
Video deck
R L R L
R L R L OUT IN
OUT IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
Connecting a video decks
• There are two sets of video deck (VCR) jacks, so two video decks can be connected for simultaneous recording or video copying.
Video input/output connections:
• Connect the video deck's video output jack (VIDEO OUT) to the
(yellow) VCR OUT jack using 75 Ω/ohms video coaxial pin plug cords.
jack (VIDEO IN) to the
VIDEO
Connecting the audio output jacks
• Connect the video deck's audio output jacks (AUDIO OUT) to the
(AUDIO IN) to the AUDIO VCR OUT jacks using pin plug cords.
(yellow) TV/DBS IN jack using a 75 Ω/ohms video coaxial pin plug cord.
TV/DBS IN jacks using pin plug cords
.
DVD player or video disc player (VDP), etc.
Monitor TV
VIDEO
IN
Connecting a monitor TV
MONITOR OUT
• Connect the TV's video input jack (VIDEO
INPUT) to the MONITOR OUT jack
VIDEO
using a 75 Ω/ohms video coaxial pin plug
cord.
Note on connecting the digital input jacks
• Only audio signals are input to the digital input jacks.
For details, see pages 6, 14.
VIDEO (yellow) VCR IN jack, and the video deck's video input
VCR IN jacks, and the video deck's audio input jacks
AUDIO
Connecting a video component equipped with S-Video jacks
• When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the other components.
• A note on the S input jacks
The input selectors for the S inputs and pin jack inputs work in conjunction with each other.
• The AVR-550SD is equipped with a function for converting video signals.
• The signal connected to the S-Video signal terminal is output to the composite video monitor out terminals.
• The REC OUT terminals have no conversion function, so when recording only connect the S-Video terminals.
DVD player or video disc player (VDP)
S-VIDEO
OUT
Connecting a DVD player or a video disc player (VDP)
DVD
• Connect the DVD/VDP player's S-Video output jack
to the S-VIDEO DVD/VDP IN jack using an S-Video
connection cord.
(yellow)
VIDEO
Connect the components' audio inputs and outputs as described on page 6.
• When connecting the AVR-550SD with a monitor TV or DVD player
equipped with an SCART connector, use a converter cable (sold
separately) as shown in the diagram.
The AVR-550SD does not support input/output of RGB video
signals.
Connecting a TV/DBS tuner
• Connect the TV's or DBS tuner's S video output jack (S-
VIDEO OUTPUT) to the TV/DBS IN jack using an
S-VIDEO
S jack connection cord.
S-VIDEO
B
OUT
TV or satellite broadcast tuner
S-VIDEO
IN
Monitor TV
Connecting a monitor TV
MONITOR OUT
• Connect the TV's S video input (S-VIDEO INPUT) to the
MONITOR OUT jack using a S jack connection
S-VIDEO
cord.
S-VIDEO
IN OUT
Video deck
Connecting the video decks
• Connect the video deck's S output jack (S-OUT) to the
S-VIDEO VCR IN jack and the video deck's S input jack (S-IN)
to the VCR OUT jack using S jack connection cords.
S-VIDEO
21-pin SCART terminal
ENGLISH
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
R
AUDIO
L
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