Harman-Kardon AVR 154 owner manual Antennas, Analog Video, Connections

CONNECTIONS

The AVR 154 will not convert analog video signals to the HDMI format, and the on-screen displays are not visible when using an HDMI source. Connect the composite or S-video monitor output (or both, depending on which video connections your sources use) to your video display to view the on-screen menus.

The physical HDMI connection is simple. The connector is shaped for easy plug-in (see Figure 9). If your video display has a DVI input, you may use an HDMI-to-DVI adapter (not included) to connect it to the AVR’s HDMI Output, but the HDMI-to-DVI connection will not carry audio. In addition, your DVI-equipped display should be HDCP (High- Definition Copy Protection)-compliant.

Figure 9 – HDMI Connection

Component video cable

Figure 12 – Component Video

If it’s available on your video display, HDMI is recommended as the best quality connection, followed by component video, S-video and then composite video.

NOTES:

•A composite or S-video connection to your TV is required to view the AVR’s on-screen displays.

•Copy-protected sources are not available at the Component Video Monitor Outputs.

Analog Video

There are three types of analog video connections: composite video, S-video and component video.

Composite video is the basic connection most commonly available. The jack is usually color-coded yellow, and looks like an analog audio jack, although it is important never to confuse the two. Do not plug a composite video cable into an analog or coaxial digital audio jack, or vice versa. Both the chrominance (color) and luminance (intensity) components of the video signal are transmitted using a single cable. See Figure 10.

Composite video cable

Figure 10 – Composite Video

S-video, or “separate” video, transmits the chrominance and luminance components using separate wires contained within a single cable. The plug on an S-video cable contains four metal pins, plus a plastic guide pin. Be careful to line up the plug correctly when you insert it into the jack on the receiver, source or video display. See Figure 11.

S-video cable

Figure 11 – S-Video

Component video separates the video signal into three components – one luminance (“Y”) and two subsampled color signals (“Pb” and “Pr”) – that are transmitted using three separate cables. The “Y” cable is color-coded green, the “Pb” cable is colored blue and the “Pr” cable

is colored red. See Figure 12.

Antennas

The AVR 154 uses separate terminals for the included FM and AM antennas that provide proper reception for the tuner.

The FM antenna uses a 75-ohm F-connector. See Figure 13.

Figure 13 – FM Antenna

The AM loop antenna needs to be assembled. Then connect the two leads to the push-type terminals on the receiver. Although the terminals are color-coded, you may connect either antenna lead to either terminal. See Figure 14.

Figure 14 – AM Antenna

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