Emotiva UMC-200 User Manual - page 12
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UMC-200
There are also adapters which will allow you to connect the output of the UMC-200
to devices with component or composite video inputs. These devices will, however,
typically offer a lower quality video image (or no video at all) with the majority of
inputs, and we cannot support or endorse their use with the UMC-200.
Connecting Video Source Devices to the UMC-200
The UMC-200 has four HDMI 1.4 compliant video inputs.
In a typical home theater setup, the cable box is connected to HDMI 1 and the Blu-Ray
player is connected to HDMI 2.
With most HDMI video devices (like Blu-Ray players), the audio signal is carried on the
same HDMI connection as the video. This is the default type of audio connection for HDMI
inputs on the UMC-200.
Note: The UMC-200 arrives with its inputs pre-configured to work with a wide variety
of video sources. By default, the UMC-200 is configured for a typical 7.1 channel
audio system, with the bass management set to a crossover point of 80 Hz for all
speakers (which is the industry standard). In a typical system, you may be able to
simply connect an HDMI cable or satellite TV box to the first HDMI input, connect an
HDMI Blu-Ray source to HDMI 2, connect your power amplifier and subwoofer to the
outputs, and start using your UMC-200 right away.
Connecting Audio Source Devices to the UMC-200
The UMC-200 provides a variety of audio inputs for audio-only sources (or for using
alternate audio connections with video sources). Most audio sources can be assigned
independently to an audio-only input, or assigned as the audio source that accompanies a
video input.
Note: With the Stereo audio inputs on the UMC-200, you can bypass all processing
by selecting the Direct mode. The 7.1 Channel Audio input is ALWAYS in Direct Mode
(you cannot select any other mode). This input is typically used to connect the 7.1
channel audio output from an SACD player, or other surround sound source, which
has its own high-quality internal decoders.