Acoustic Research AP001, Performance Series manual Hdmi, Dvi

With the introduction of sophisticated components and digital signal processing, there are multitudes of connection options available. Each option provides you with the opportunity to experience amazing video and audio performance like never before. It’s really about what kind of cable matches your component and hook-up scenario. The Best options provide both a digital video and digital audio signal through a single cable. Better connection options require independent cables to provide a digital video signal or an audio signal. And good connection options offer you the best of an analog signal delivery.

AUDIO/VIDEO

HDMI

PERFORMANCE SERIES

DIGITAL HOME THEATER HOOK-UP GUIDE

You’ve invested wisely in today’s digital high definition video components and multi- channel digital audio components. Get the most out of your investment with a hook-up solution tailored to your entertainment and performance expectations.

1.Identify which components you want to connect and what kinds of inputs and outputs each component offers.

2.Determine the level of connection you prefer and select the cables you need from the illustration below.

3.Install the cables.

4.Remember, you need to have both an audio and a video signal running from each component.

Carries digital audio and video signals for the best signal integrity and performance.

AP085	6 ft. (1.8 m)	BEST
AP086	12 ft. (3.6 m)
A/V RECEIVER • HDTV • HDTV TUNER
HDTV CABLE BOX • HD DVD PLAYER

SATELLITE RECEIVER

DVI adapter available to convert inputs/ outputs. See specialty solutions.

AUDIO/VIDEO

IEEE1394 FireWire®

Provides high-speed digital audio and video signals and data transfer.

KEY

Select the level of connection(s) you prefer (best, better, good) to create a video and audio connection between each component. This hook-up guide represents virtually all possible audio and video connections, utilizing different performance cables. You will need one audio and video connection between components. Choose your connections based on desired performance of your home theater.

See other side for surround sound speaker connections.

BEST CONNECTIONS		BETTER CONNECTIONS	GOOD CONNECTIONS
HDMI, FIREWIRE		COMPONENT VIDEO	STEREO AUDIO CABLE
DVI CABLE		DIGITAL COAX AUDIO CABLE
DIGITAL OPTICAL AUDIO CABLE
	(6)

SPECIALTY

HDMI to DVI Adapter

Converts HDMI connector to be used with DVI inputs/outputs. AP088

INPUT	HDTV INPUT
RIGHT LEFT VIDEO	DVI

HDTV TUNER CABLE BOX SATELLITE RECEIVER OUTPUT

RIGHT LEFT VIDEO HDMI

	4 pin to 4 pin			AP403	6 ft. (1.8m)	BEST
				AP404	15 ft. (4.5m)
	6 pin to 6 pin			AP409	6 ft. (1.8m)
				AP410	15 ft. (4.5m)
	4 pin to 6 pin			AP406	6 ft. (1.8m)
	A/V RECEIVER • HDTV
	HDTV TUNER • HD DVD PLAYER
	HDTV CABLE BOX
	SATELLITE RECEIVER
VIDEO
	DVI
	Carries digital video signal. Supports high-					BEST
	definition video formats (HDTV) including
	720P and 1080I.
	AP097		6 ft. (1.8 m)
	AP098		12 ft. (3.6 m)
	A/V RECEIVER • HDTV
	HDTV TUNER • HD DVD PLAYER
	HDTV CABLE BOX
	SATELLITE RECEIVER
VIDEO		Component Video				BETTER
		Carries video signal over three individual
		paths for best picture quality.
		AP090		3 ft. (0.9 m)
		AP091		6 ft. (1.8 m)
		AP092		12 ft. (3.6 m)
		A/V RECEIVER • HDTV • DVD
		HDTV CABLE BOX
		SATELLITE RECEIVER
AUDIO
	Digital Optical Audio					BEST
	Carries digital audio signal as light.
	AP080		3 ft. (0.9 m)
	AP081		6 ft. (1.8 m)
	AP082		12 ft. (3.6 m)
	A/V RECEIVER • HDTV • DVD
	HDTV CABLE BOX
	SATELLITE RECEIVER • CD

INPUTS

OUTPUTS

HDTV TUNER CABLE BOX SATELLITE RECEIVER

HDTV MONITOR

VIDEO

COMPONENT

HDMI

INPUTS

VIDEO

COMPONENT

(3,6)

HDTV ANT

DIGITAL

VIDEO

VIDEO

HDMI

RIGHT LEFT

COAX

OPTICAL

RED

GREEN BLUE

IEEE1394

RIGHT

LEFT

S-VIDEO

RED

GREEN

BLUE

DVI

ANT IN

(3)

S-VIDEO

IEEE1394

DVI

(3)

SAT

SAT

(1,2)

(6)

OUTPUTS

DVD PLAYER

COMPONENT

VIDEO

VIDEO

HDMI

DIGITAL

RIGHT

LEFT

COAX

OPTICAL

RED

GREEN BLUE

S-VIDEO

IEEE1394

(5)

(3)

INPUTS

OUTPUTS

COMPONENT

VIDEO

DIGITAL

COMPONENT

RIGHT

LEFT

COAX OPTICAL

VIDEO S-VIDEO

Y

PB

Pr

IEEE1394

HDMI

VIDEO

VIDEO

DVD

(5)

RED

GREEN

BLUE

VCR

S-VIDEO

TV SAT

HDMI

AUX

IEEE1394

DIGITAL AV RECIEVER

SPECIALTY

S-Video Camcorder Cable

Mini A/V plug to RCA Audio and S-Video

For hooking up a camcorder or a portable DVD player to a TV or A/V receiver. AP029 6 ft. (1.8 m)

INPUT	TV INPUT
RIGHT LEFT VIDEO	S-VIDEO

JACK

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

CAMCORDER

SPECIALTY

Composite Video Camcorder Cable Mini A/V plug to RCA Audio and Video

For hooking up a camcorder or a portable DVD player to a TV, an A/V receiver or a VCR.

AP026 6 ft. (1.8 m)

INPUT	TV INPUT
RIGHT LEFT VIDEO	S-VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO

AUDIO
Digital Coax Audio		BETTER
Carries digital audio signal through oxygen-
free copper center connector with two layers
of shielding for improved performance.
AP070	3 ft. (0.9 m)
AP071	6 ft. (1.8 m)
AP072	12 ft. (3.6 m)

A/V RECEIVER • HDTV • DVD

HDTV CABLE BOX

SATELLITE RECEIVER • CD

AUDIO

Stereo Audio

Carries stereo audio signal for best sound quality.

AP030 3 ft. (0.9 m) AP031 6 ft. (1.8 m) AP032 12 ft. (3.6 m)

A/V RECEIVER • HDTV

DVD • VCR

HDTV CABLE BOX

SATELLITE RECEIVER

GOOD

SPECIALTY

5.1 Digital Audio

Cable

Carries six surround sound audio channels (front left, front right, rear left, rear right, center and a subwoofer) on 6 individual cables for best signal transfer and audio reproduction.

Allows for separate amplification of individual channels.

AP036 6 ft. (1.8 m)

IDEAL FOR HOOKING UP A

SACD OR DVDA PLAYER TO

AN A/V RECEIVER.

Footnotes

(1)DVI and Component Video cables carry video signal only. You will need a separate audio connection such as Digital Coax, Digital Optical, 5.1 Digital Audio when available) or Analog Stereo Audio (left and right) to complete your hookup.

(2)Component Video is the best analog video connection available. The video signal is carried on three individual paths to help ensure integrity of the signal for best picture reproduction. Use this cable when the digital HDMI or DVI connections are not available.

(3)A limited number of A/V receivers includes HDMI inputs and outputs. If your receiver does not have this connection, use Component Video cable to carry video signal from the video source, such as a DVD player or Cable/Satellite Receiver, to your A/V receiver. You will also need a separate audio connection such as Digital Coax or Digital Optical. If your TV supports the HDMI connection, you can run HDMI cable straight to your TV. This will however prevent you from being able to use the A/V Receiver to switch between components.

(4)The Analog Stereo Audio (left and right) does not carry digital surround sound. You must use either a Digital Coax or Digital Optical audio cable from your audio source (a DVD player or a Cable/Satellite Receiver for example) in order to be able to transfer digital surround sound audio signals to your A/V Receiver.

(5)If your components support IEEE 1394 FireWire® connections, you can use this connection instead of HDMI. Both HDMI and FireWire® carry digital audio and video data, and you will not need a separate audio connection.

(6)In case when your HDTV has DVI inputs (not HDMI) and your components have HDMI outputs (not DVI), you can still utilize your HDMI outputs on your components and connect to DVI inputs on your HDTV via HDMI-to-DVI Adapter. Note, DVI carries only the video signal, therefore if you want sound to come out directly from your HDTV, you will need to run a separate analog stereo audio cable from your components to your HDTV.

CAMCORDER

SPECIALTY

IEEE1394 FireWire®

Camcorder Cable

4 pin to 6 pin connection

For hooking up a digital camcorder to a TV or a computer.

AP406 6 ft. (1.8 m)