Harman-Kardon AVR 154 Step Five - Connect the Video Display, Step Six - Plug in AC Power

AVR 154

Figure 32 – Connecting a Device to the Front-Panel Inputs

Audio Components: Connect audio-only devices, such as CD players, to either the Coaxial 3 or Optical 3 Digital Audio Inputs, or the Video 3 Analog Audio Inputs (see Figure 32). If you obtain your broadcast programming from the TV, connect its audio outputs to the front-panel inputs and program the AVR remote to operate the TV, as described in Step Eight.

NOTE: If your video devices are equipped with HDMI or com- ponent video outputs, you may connect them to any available audio and video input on the AVR.

Step Five – Connect the Video Display

IMPORTANT NOTE: Do not connect any video output on the video display (TV) to any video input on the AVR. Doing so may cause undesirable video interference.

HDMI Video: If the display has an HDMI input, and if any sources are connected to any of the AVR’s HDMI Inputs, connect the HDMI Monitor Output to the display (see Figure 33). Go to “Composite/S-Video” below for an additional required connection.

AVR 154

Figure 33 – HDMI Monitor Output

Component Video: If the display has component video inputs, and if any sources are connected to either of the AVR’s Component Video Inputs, connect the Component Video Monitor Outputs to the display (see Figure 34). Go to “Composite/S-Video” below for an additional required connection.

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AVR 154

Figure 34 – Component Video Monitor Outputs

Composite/S-Video:Important – do not skip this step, even if you have connected the AVR’s HDMI or Component Video Monitor Outputs to the display. To view the AVR’s on-screen menus and messages, connect either the Composite or S-Video Monitor Output to the display. In addition, if any sources are connected to the AVR via a composite or S-video connection, connect the corresponding Monitor Output to the display. See Figure 35.

AVR 154

Figure 35 – Composite and S-Video Monitor Outputs

Consult the manual for your TV to make sure you understand how to select each video input. As you play different source devices that use different types of video connections, select the correct video input on your video display.

Step Six – Plug in AC Power

Having made all of your wiring connections, it is now time to plug each component’s AC power cord into a working outlet.

Before plugging the AVR 154’s AC Power Cord into an electrical outlet, make sure that the Master Power Switch on the front panel is popped out so that the word OFF appears on its top. Gently press the button to turn the switch off. This will prevent the possibility of damaging the AVR in case of a transient power surge.

Step Seven – Insert Batteries in Remote

The AVR 154 remote control uses three AAA batteries, which are included.

To remove the battery cover located on the back of the remote, firmly press the ridged depression and slide the cover toward the top of the remote.

Insert the batteries as shown in Figure 36, making sure to observe the correct polarity.

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