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 for most of their length. See Figure 7.
Most sources that have digital audio jacks also have analog audio jacks, although some older types of sources, such as tape decks, have only analog jacks. For sources that are capable of both digital and analog audio, you may wish to make both connections.
The analog audio connection is strongly recommended if you intend to use the source with the multiroom system. It’s required if you will be using the multiroom preamp outputs with an external amplifier to power your remote speakers, as the AVR 247’s multiroom system is not capa- ble of converting the digital signal to analog format. It’s suggested that you also use the analog audio connections when using the surround back/multiroom speaker outputs, in case another
If you wish to record materials from DVDs or other
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messages displayed on the front panel and on a video display connected to the AVR. The Bridge outputs analog audio to the AVR 247, and it is available to the multiroom system.
Figure 9 – The Bridge
Video Connections
Although some sources produce an audio signal only (e.g., CD player, tape deck), many sources output both audio and video signals (e.g., DVD player, cable television box, HDTV tuner, satellite box, VCR, DVR). In addition to the audio connection, connect one type of video connec- tion for each source (never more than one at the same time for any source).
Digital Video
If you have already connected a source device to one of the HDMI inputs as explained in the Digital Audio Connections section, then you have automatically made a video connection at the same time, as the HDMI signal includes both digital audio and video components.
If the source device is not capable of transmitting its digital audio signal through the HDMI connection, then use one of the coaxial or optical digital audio inputs for the source.
Analog audio
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If a multichannel analog audio connection is required for certain lossless
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Figure 7 – Analog Audio
Multichannel analog connections are used with some
Front Surround Center
Multichannel analog audio cable (RCA)
Subwoofer
Figure 8 – Multichannel Analog Audio
Harman Kardon receivers also include a proprietary, dedicated audio connection called “The Bridge/DMP”. If you own an iPod with a dock connector, you may purchase The Bridge separately and connect it to The Bridge/DMP port on the receiver. See Figure 9. Dock your iPod (not included) in The Bridge, and you may enjoy your audio and video materials through your
formats (e.g.,
The AVR 247 is Simplay
Figure 4 (repeated) – HDMI Connection
Analog Video
There are three types of analog video connections: composite video,
Composite video is the basic connection most commonly available. The jack is usually
Composite video cable
Figure 10 – Composite Video
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