of magnitude the shades of color that can be displayed; and the latest lossless multichannel audio formats, including Dolby TrueHD and
CONNECTIONS
You may only record materials from DVDs or other
NOTE: Some
Analog audio
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nel analog outputs. Make a separate analog audio connection in addition to the HDMI connection, which is still used for video and to listen to Dolby Digital, DTS or PCM materials that may be stored on the disc.
The AVR 3550HD converts analog video signals to the HDMI format, including its
The HDMI connector is shaped for easy
HDMI cable runs are limited to about 10 feet.
Figure 4 – HDMI Connection
If your video display or source device is not
Coaxial digital audio jacks are usually
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Figure 5 – Coaxial Digital Audio
Optical digital audio connectors are normally covered by a shutter to protect them from dust. The shutter opens as the cable is inserted. Input connectors are
Optical
Optical digital audio cable
Figure 6 – Optical Digital Audio
Analog Audio
Analog connections require two cables, one for the left channel (white) and one for the right channel (red). These two cables are often attached to each other. See Figure 7.
For sources that are capable of both digital and analog audio, you may make both connections.
The analog audio connection is required for multizone operation, as the AVR 3550HD’s multizone system is not capable of converting a digital signal to analog format. Use the analog audio connections even with the Surround Back/Zone 2 speaker outputs, in case another
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Figure 7 – Analog Audio
Multichannel analog connections are used with high-definition sources that decode the copy-protected digital content, such as some DVD- Audio, SACD, Blu-ray Disc and HD-DVD players. See Figure 8. The multichannel analog audio connection is not required for players com- pliant with HDMI version 1.1 or better, or that output linear PCM signals via an HDMI connection. Consult the owner’s guide for your disc player for more information.
Front Surround Center
Multichannel analog audio cable (RCA)
Subwoofer
Figure 8 – Multichannel Analog Audio
The AVR 3550HD also includes a proprietary, dedicated audio con- nection for The Bridge II docking station for iPod. If you own a docking iPod (most models, 4G or later), connect The Bridge II (included) to The Bridge II port on the receiver. See Figure 9. Dock your iPod (not included) in The Bridge II, and you may listen to your audio materials through your
Figure 9 – The Bridge II port
Video Connections
Many sources output both audio and video signals (e.g., DVD player, cable television box, HDTV tuner, satellite box, VCR, DVR). In addition to the audio connection, make one type of video connection for each of these sources (only one at a time for any source).
Digital Video
If you have already connected a source device to one of the HDMI inputs, you have automatically made a video connection, as the HDMI signal includes both digital audio and video components.
Analog Video
There are three types of analog video connections: composite video,
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