Getting Started Connections Setup Playback Remote Control Multi-zone Information TroubleshootingENGLISHSpecifications• This function automatically converts various formats of video signals input to the AVR-789 into the formatused 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: HDMIAnalog video signals: Component video, S-Video and VideoVideo Conversion FunctionGFlow of video signals inside the AVR-789HHigh picturequality playback HDMI connectorComponent videoconnectorsS-Video connectorVideo connectorMonitorHDMI connectorComponent videoconnectorsS-Video connectorVideo connectorVideo inputterminalsMonitor outputterminals: When 480i/576i signals are inputNOTE• HDMI signals cannot be converted into analog signals.• 1080p component video input signals cannot be output to anything other than component videoconnectors.• 480p/576p, 1080i and 720p component video input signals cannot be converted into S-Video or Videoformat.• When a non-standard video signal from a game machine or some other source is input, the videoconversion function might not operate.• When not using this function, connect a monitor output with the same type of connector as the videoinput connector.• The resolution of the HDMI input-compatible monitor connected to the AVR-789 can be checked at menu“Information” – “HDMI Information” (vpage 49).ConnectionsSpeaker ConnectionsThe illustration below shows a basic example (7.1-channel) of installation of the amplifier combined with8 speakers and a monitor.Speaker InstallationSubwoofer Center speakerSurround speakersFront speakersPlace the front speakers to the sides ofthe monitor or screen and as flush withthe screen surface as possible.The table below shows a typical speaker configuration for the AVR-789.Surround back speakersFRONT A / B CENTER SURROUND SURROUND BACK SUBWOOFERL R L R L R 1 speaker7.1-channels S S S S S S S – S6.1-channels S S S S S – – S S5.1-channels S S S S S – – – S3.1-channels S S S – – – – – S2.1-channels S S – – – – – – S2-channels S S – – – – – – –About On-screen Displays due to Input SignalsThe method of on-screen display (OSD) varies with the type of video signal input to AVR-789.Video signal being used Menu displayMomentary status displaywhen operating(Display when changing the inputsource, volume, etc.)HDMI connector /Component video connectors OSD only display Turn display offS-Video connector /Video connectorDisplay of OSD superimposed onthe input image Turn display on