Harman-Kardon AVR 160 owner manual Connections, Digital Audio, Analog Audio

CONNECTIONS

Digital Audio

The AVR 160 is equipped with three HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) inputs, and one output. HDMI technology enables digital audio and video information to be carried using a single cable, delivering the highest quality picture and sound.

The AVR 160 uses HDMI (V.1.3a with Deep Color) technology and is capable of processing both the audio and video components of the HDMI data, minimizing the number of cable connections in your system. The AVR 160 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, including Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio.

NOTE: Some DVD-Audio, SACD, Blu-ray Disc and HD-DVD players only output multichannel audio through their multichannel 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 160 converts component video signals to the HDMI format, including its on-screen menus, but outputs them at their native resolution.

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 3 meter.

Figure 4 – HDMI Connection

If your video display or source device is not HDMI-capable, use one of the analog video connections (composite or component video) and a separate audio connection.

Coaxial digital audio jacks are usually color-coded in orange. Although they look similar to analog jacks, you should not connect coaxial digital audio outputs to analog inputs or vice versa. See Figure 5.

Coaxial digital	Coaxial
audio cable

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 color-coded using a black shutter, while outputs use a gray shutter. See Figure 6.

Optical digital	Optical
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.

You may only record materials from DVDs or other copy-protected sources using analog connections. Remember to comply with all copyright laws, if you choose to make a copy for your own personal use.

Analog audio	L
cable (RCA)	R

Figure 7 – Analog Audio

The 6-/8-Channel Inputs are multichannel analog connections that 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, and see page 25.

	Front	Surround	Center
Multichannel	White	Blue	Green
analog audio
cable (RCA)			Subwoofer
	Red	Gray	Purple

Figure 8 – Multichannel Analog Audio

The AVR 160 has an Auxiliary Audio Input on the rear panel in the form of a stereo 1/8" (3,5 mm) mini jack. Connect the headphone output of any audio source, such as an MP3 player or portable CD player, to the Auxiliary Audio Input. See Figure 9.

Figure 9 –  Auxiliary Audio Input

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