Harman-Kardon AVR 1600 owner manual REAR-PANEL Connections

REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS

AM and FM Antenna Terminals: Connect the included AM and FM antennas to their respective terminals for radio reception.

Component Video Monitor Output: If you are using one of the Component Video Inputs and your television or video display is component-video-capable, connect these jacks to the video display.

NOTE: Due to copy-protection restrictions, there is no output at the Component Video Monitor Outputs for copy-protected sources.

Component Video 1/2 Inputs: If a video source has analog component video (Y/Pb/Pr) capability, and if you are not using an HDMI connection, connect the component video outputs of the source to one of the sets of component video inputs. Do not make any other video connections to that source. These inputs may be assigned to any source.

NOTE: It is not possible to have no component video input assigned to a source, as the AVR 1600 does not transcode composite video source signals to the component video for- mat. Thus, if a signal is present at the input assigned to the source, and you have connected the source device to the composite video input, you will not see the correct picture unless you turn off the component connected to the compo- nent video input, or assign the other component video input to the source.

Video Monitor Output: If any of your sources use composite video connections, connect this monitor output to the corresponding input on your video display. Composite video source signals are only available at this output.

Video 1, Video 2 and DVD Audio/Video Inputs: These jacks may be used to connect your video-capable source components (e.g., Blu-ray Disc™ player, DVD player, cable TV box) to the receiver.

NOTE: If a source is equipped with an HDMI output, it is preferable to connect it to one of the AVR’s HDMI Inputs. If the source does not have an HDMI output, use its component or composite video output, and make a separate audio connection.

Video 1 Audio/Video Outputs: These jacks may be used to connect your DVR, VCR or another recorder.

HDMI Inputs and Output: HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a connection for transmitting digital audio and video signals between devices. Connect up to three HDMI- equipped source devices to the HDMI inputs using a single-cable connection.

When you connect the HDMI Output to your video display, the AVR 1600 will automatically transcode component video source signals to the HDMI format, but they will be passed through at the original resolution and will not be scaled. The AVR’s on-screen menus are visible when the HDMI Output is used, but only at 480i resolution. The main video source will not be visible.

NOTES: When connecting a DVI-equipped display to one of the HDMI Outputs:

• Use an HDMI-to-DVI adapter.

•Make sure the display is HDCP-compliant. If it isn’t, do not connect it to an HDMI Output; use an analog video connection instead.

•Always make a separate audio connection.

AC Power Cord: After you have made all other connections, plug the AC power cord into an unswitched wall outlet.

Main Power Switch: This mechanical switch turns the power supply on or off. It is usually left on, and cannot be turned on or off using the remote control.

Coaxial 1/2 and Optical 1/2 Digital Audio Inputs: If a source has a compatible digital audio output, and if you are not using an HDMI connection for audio for the device, connect it to one of these jacks to hear digital audio formats, such as Dolby Digital, DTS and linear PCM. Use only one type of digital audio connection for each source.

Coaxial Digital Audio Output: If a source is also an audio recorder, connect the Coaxial Digital Audio Output to the recorder’s matching input for improved recording quality. Only PCM digital audio signals are available for recording. Both coaxial and optical digital audio signals are available at this Digital Audio Output.

Front, Center, Surround and Surround Back Speaker Outputs: Use two-conductor speaker wire to connect each set of terminals to the correct speaker. Remember to observe the correct polarity (positive and negative connections).

6-/8-Channel Analog Audio Inputs: Connect the multichannel analog audio outputs of a non-HDMI player (DVD- Audio, SACD™, Blu-ray Disc™ or HD-DVD, or any other external decoder) to these jacks. See page 30 for more information.

CD and Tape Audio Inputs: These jacks may be used to connect audio-only source components (e.g., CD player, tape deck). Do not connect a turntable to these jacks unless you are using it with a phono preamp.

Subwoofer Output: If you have a powered subwoofer with a line-level input, connect it to the Subwoofer Output.

AUX Input: Enjoy audio from an iPod (not included), CD player or other portable player by connecting its headphone jack to this input using a 1/8" stereo mini-plug cable (not included). Video and still-image playback are not available at this input.

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