CONNECTIONS
of the HDMI data, minimizing the number of cable connections in your system. The AVR 7550HD implements Deep Color, which increases by an order of magnitude the shades of color that can be displayed, and the latest lossless multichannel audio formats,
You may only record materials from DVDs or other
including Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio.
Analog audio
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NOTE: Some
The AVR 7550HD converts analog video signals to the HDMI format, including its
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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 compliant 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.
The HDMI connector is shaped for easy plug-in (see Figure 4). If your video display has a DVI input and is HDCP-compliant, use an HDMI-to-DVI adapter (not included). A separate audio connection is required. HDMI cable runs are limited to about 10 feet.
Figure 4 – HDMI Connection
If your video display or source device is not HDMI-capable, use one
Multichannel analog audio cable (RCA)
Figure 8 – Multichannel Analog Audio
Front Surround Center
White Blue Green
Subwoofer
Red Gray Purple
of the analog video connections (composite, S- or component video) and a separate audio connection.
Coaxial digital audio jacks are usually
Coaxial digital | Coaxial |
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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 7550HD’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 2- channel digital audio source is in use in the main listen- ing area. The AVR 7550HD is only capable of processing one PCM source at a time.
The AVR 7550HD also includes a proprietary, dedicated audio con- nection for The Bridge II docking station for iPod. If you own a dock- ing 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
THE BRIDGE Figure 9 – The Bridge II port
Video Connections
Many sources output both audio and video signals (e.g.,
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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