Installation and Connections
After unpacking the unit, and placing it on a solid surface capable of supporting its weight, you will need to make the connections to your audio and video equipment.
Audio Equipment Connections
We recommend that you use
When making connections to audio source equipment or speakers it is always a good practice to unplug the unit from the AC wall outlet. This prevents any possibility of accidentally sending audio or transient signals to the speakers that may damage them.
1.Connect the front speaker outputs to the respective speakers.
Cables that are run inside walls should have the appropriate markings to indicate listing with any appropriate testing agency standards. Questions about running cables inside walls should be referred to your installer or a licensed electrician who is familiar with the applicable local building codes in your area.
When connecting wires to the speakers, be cer- tain to observe proper polarity. Note that the positive (+) terminal of each speaker connection now carries a specific color code. However, most speakers will still use a red terminal for the pos- tive (+) connection. Connect the “negative” or “black” wire to the same terminal on both the receiver and the speaker.
We also recommend that the length of cable used to connect speaker pairs be identical. For example, use the same length piece of cable to connect the
2.Connections to the subwoofer are made via a line level audio connection from the Subwoofer Output to the
3.Connect the supplied FM antenna to the FM (75 ohm) connection . The FM antenna may be an external roof antenna, an inside powered or wire lead antenna or a connection from a cable system. Note that if the antenna or con- nection uses
Video Equipment Connections
Video equipment is connected in the same man- ner as audio components. Again, the use of high- quality interconnect cables is recommended to preserve signal quality.
Connecting the TV and optional components
NOTE: To be able to listen to the sound of a live TV show through the loudspeakers of your HS system you need a connection between the audio output of your TV and the HS controller: to achieve this when using the supplied SCART cable, you don’t need to connect any additional wires – the SCART cable transports audio and video signals in both directions. But when using the HDMI, Component,
HDMI Connection
If your TV set is equipped with an HDMI input, we suggest you use the HDMI connection to connect your HS system and your TV. It will allow you to watch your DVD's in the best possible picture quality. Most LCD, Plasma and video projectors have such an HDMI input nowadays. Connect the HDMI Output to the HDMI Input of your video device.
The HDMI wire does not transport audio signals from the TV to the HS, thus you need an additional audio connection (see note above).
AUDIO OUT
HDMI IN
DIGITAL OUT
If your TV set does not have an HDMI Input, please follow one of the steps below to connect it to your HS system or other video components.
TV Connection (method 1)
– using SCART cable (included)
To view the video from DVD discs on your TV set, connect the SCART TV Out jack of the HS system to the SCART In jack of your TV set. The audio connection runs through the same cable (see note above).
AUDIO OUT
TV SET
TV Connection (method 2)
– using S-Video cable (not included)
If your TV set has an
DIGITAL OUT | AUDIO OUT |
TV SET
TV connection (method 3) – using composite video (cable not included)
If your TV set has neither
Component Video Connection (method 4) If the video display has component video inputs, connect the Component Video Outputs on the HS 250 to the corresponding input jacks on your television. If you are using a progressive scan television or projector, you must also change the Scan Type in the DVD player's Video
COMPONENTS IN
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