Harman-Kardon AVR 3550HD Step Five – Connect the Video Display, Step Six – Plug in AC Power

INSTALLATION

Composite/S-Video:If the video display does not have HDMI or component video inputs, connect the composite or S-video Monitor Output to the display. If available, S-video is preferred over composite video. The AVR 3550HD will convert composite video sources to S-video. See Figure 34.

Figure 31 – Connecting a Device to the Front-Panel Inputs

Audio Components: Connect audio-only devices, such as CD players, to either the Coaxial or Optical Digital Audio Inputs, or the Analog Audio Inputs (see Figure 31).

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 will cause undesirable video interference.

HDMI Video: If the display has an HDMI input, connect it to the HDMI Monitor Output (see Figure 32). No other video connections are required from the AVR to the video display. Analog video sources (composite, S-video and component) are converted to the HDMI format and upscaled to as much as 1080p resolution, depending on the display’s capabilities. Proceed to Step Six.

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Figure 34 – Composite and S-Video Monitor Outputs

Consult the manual for your TV to learn how to select the correct video input.

Step Six – Plug in AC Power

After making all wiring connections, plug each component’s AC power cord into a working outlet.

You may plug one device that draws no more than 50 watts into the AC Switched Accessory Outlet. See Figure 35. Turn on the device’s mechanical or master power switch, and it will power on any time the AVR 3550HD is turned on. If the device has a clock or must always be on, do not plug it into this outlet.

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Figure 32 – HDMI Monitor Output

Component Video: If the display does not have HDMI inputs, but does have component video inputs, connect the Component Video Monitor Outputs to the display (see Figure 33). The AVR 3550HD converts composite and S-video sources to the component video format, while upscaling the resolution to as high as 1080i, depending on the display’s capabilities. Select the appropriate resolution manually, as described in the Initial Setup section.

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Figure 35 – Switched AC Accessory Outlet

Flip the rear-panel Master Power Switch Off before plugging the AC Power Cord into an electrical outlet. This will prevent the possibility of damaging the AVR in case of a transient power surge.

The AVR 3550HD is equipped with a detachable power cord, allowing you to fully wire your system before installing the AVR. Plug the male end of the cord into an unswitched AC outlet, and the female end into the AVR 3550HD. See Figure 36.

Figure 33 – Component Video Monitor Outputs

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