Harman-Kardon AVR 146 Step Five - Connect the Video Display, HDMI 1 Source, HDMI 2 Source

INSTALLATION

HDMI 1 Source Tape

The HDMI 1 source is used with a device that is capable of outputting digital video through an HDMI connection, such as a DVD, HD-DVD or Blu-ray Disc player or HDTV tuner. The HDMI 1 source is not used with any of the 2-channel analog audio or video inputs on the AVR 146.

Since the AVR 146 is not capable of processing either the audio or video signal transmitted via the HDMI connection, you will need to connect the source’s coaxial digital audio output to the Coaxial 2 digital audio input on the AVR 146, or use the 6-channel inputs. See Figure 24. You will also need to make sure your video display is HDMI-capable, and for many source devices, the display must be HDCP-compliant (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) in order to display copy-protected materials. The AVR 146 is Simplay HD-verified, for compatibility via the HDMI connection with other Simplay HD-verified products.

If your source or video display is equipped with a DVI (Digital Video Interface) input, you may use an HDMI-to-DVI adapter (not included).

The Tape source is used for audio-only recorders, such as a CDR, MiniDisc or cassette deck.

Referring to Table 2, connect your recorder to the Tape Analog Audio inputs and outputs, and to any available digital audio input (and the coax digital audio output). See Figure 27.

Figure 27 – Tape Audio Inputs and Outputs, and Digital Audio Inputs and Outputs

Remember to connect the output jacks on your recorder to the Tape or digital audio input jacks on the AVR, and the input jacks on your recorder to the Tape or coax digital audio output jack on the AVR.

No video connections are needed.

Figure 24 – HDMI and Coaxial 2 Inputs

HDMI 2 Source

The HDMI 2 source is used with a second device that is capable of outputting digital video through an HDMI connection, such as a DVD, HD-DVD or Blu-ray Disc player. The HDMI 2 source is not used with any of the 2-channel analog audio or video inputs on the AVR 146.

Since the AVR 146 is not capable of processing either the audio or video signal transmitted via the HDMI connection, you will need to connect the source’s optical digital audio output to the Optical 2 digital audio input on the AVR 146, or use the 6-channel inputs. See Figure 25. You will also need to make sure your video display is HDMI-capable, and for many source devices, the display must be HDCP-compliant (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) in order to display copy-protected materials.

If your source or video display is equipped with a DVI (Digital Video Interface) input, you may use an HDMI-to-DVI adapter (not included).

Figure 25 – HDMI 2 and Optical 2 Inputs

CD

The CD source is used for a strictly audio device, such as a CD player.

Referring to Table 2, connect your CD player to the CD Analog Audio inputs and to any available digital audio input. See Figure 26.

Figure 26 – CD Audio Inputs and Digital Audio Inputs

No video connections are needed.

TheBridgeTM

With Harman Kardon’s optional The Bridge, you can play audio, video or still images stored on your iPod (not included), use your AVR 146 remote control to operate the iPod, and even charge the iPod while it’s docked in The Bridge.

Simply plug the proprietary cable from The Bridge into the special

The Bridge/DMP connector on the rear of the AVR 146. See Figure 28. Refer to the owner’s manual for The Bridge to select the appropriate insert to match your iPod.

Figure 28 – The Bridge/DMP Connector

Step Five – Connect the Video Display

Only video connections should be made between the receiver and your video display (TV), unless your TV is the source for your television programming (see Video 2 Source, above).

You will need to make a video connection for each type of video used for your sources. In addition, even if you didn’t use S-video or composite video for any of your sources, one of these video monitor connections is required to view the AVR 146’s on-screen menus and displays.

First, determine what types of video your display is capable of handling. Remember that HDMI is preferred, followed by component video, S-video and then composite video. Ideally, this guided you in selecting the video connections for your sources.

Next, note which types of video connections you used for your source devices. Make sure you didn’t use a better type of video connection for a source than your video display can handle. If so, you will need to disconnect the source and use a video connection that’s compatible with your display.

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