Harman-Kardon AVR 745 Hdmi Connections, Hdmi Input Connections, Jacks, Connection Notes

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2.Connect the analog audio and video outputs of a satellite receiver, cable TV converter or televi- sion set or any other video source to the Video 3

jacks.

3.Connect the analog audio and video outputs of a DVD or laser disc player to the DVD jacks

.

4.If any of the video source devices has analog component video (Y/Pr/Pb) outputs, but not HDMI, connect them to Component Video

Inputs . The chart on page 60 has the default settings for various source devices, but you may make any connection and change the configuration setting using the IN/OUT SETUP menu, as described on page 23.

5.The default video connection for a DVD player is to use the Component Video Input 3 Jacks on the AVR, but you may change this assign-

ment in the IN/OUT SETUP menu (see page 23). A DVD player’s composite and S-video outputs may also be connected to the DVD Video Inputs . Only one connection type is required, although a composite or S-video con- nection is required if the AVR 745 is to be used in a multiroom video system.

6.The default audio connection for a DVD player is to link the coaxial digital audio output on the DVD player to the Coaxial 1 Digital Audio Input , but you may also make a connection

to either the Coaxial or Optical digital inputs, or the Analog DVD Audio Inputs . You may change the assignment in the IN/OUT SETUP menu as described on page 23, or by using the front-panel Digital Input Selector Û.

7.If you wish to use a portable audio/video prod- uct such as a camcorder, portable media player or digital still camera with the AVR, or make a con- nection to a video game console or other source that may not always be connected to the AVR, connect the video outputs of the source to the Video 4 Input/Output Jacks Ô behind the front door . If the source has digital audio out- puts, connect them to the Optical 4 Digital Input * or the Coaxial 4 Digital Jack Ó.

Connection Notes:

When making connections to the Component

Video Inputs or the Coaxial or Optical digital audio inputs, it is a good idea to make note of which jacks are connected to which source, using the Worksheet in the Appendix. This will help simplify the configuration process.

NOTE: When connecting a device such as a digi- tal cable box or other set-top tuner product with a digital audio output, we recommend that you connect both the digital and analog outputs of the product to your AVR. The audio input polling feature of the AVR will then be able to make cer- tain that you have a constant audio feed, since it will automatically switch the audio input to the analog jacks if the digital feed is interrupted or not available for a particular channel.

8.If you have a camcorder, video game or other audio/video device that is connected to the AVR on a temporary, rather than permanent basis, connect the audio, video and digital audio out- puts of that device to the Front Panel Inputs *ÓÔ. A device connected to the Video 4 jacks Ô is selected as the Video 4 input, and connected to the digital jacks *Ó it is select- ed as "Optical 4" or "Coaxial 4" input. (See page 51 for more information on input configu- ration.)

9.Connect the AVR to your video display using one of the following connections:

•If you have a video display with an HDMI or DVI input, make the connection using the HDMI Output , as described in the next section.

•If your video display has component video inputs (Y/Pr/Pb), connect the Component

Video Outputs .

•If your display does not have digital or compo- nent video inputs, connect the Video

Monitor Output on the AVR to the

matching input on your display. Only one con- nection is needed, and S-video is the higher quality signal.

HDMI Connections

HDMI™ is the abbreviation for High-Definition Multimedia Interface, which is quickly becoming the standard connection point between advanced video/audio source products and dis- plays, particularly for high-definition video sig- nals. HDMI is a digital connection, eliminating the need to convert signals back and forth from digital to analog to deliver a higher quality signal when used with digital sources. The signals car- ried on HDMI may, but do not always, include audio, offering the possibility of a complete one- wire connection from a source to the AVR. However, it is important to note that there are a number of different versions of the HDMI stan- dard in use. Before connecting any HDMI prod- ucts to your AVR, it is helpful to find out in advance their level of HDMI connectivity.

Some source or display components in your sys- tem may use DVI (Digital Video Interface) for dig- ital video connections. DVI carries the same digi- tal video signals as HDMI but uses a larger con- nector and does not transport audio or control signals. In most cases, you may mix and match DVI and HDMI digital video connections by using optional connector adapters. Note, however, that some DVI-equipped video displays are not com- patible with the HDCP copy protection coding that is increasingly carried with signals connect- ed via HDMI. If you have an HDMI source and a DVI-equipped display, you may occasionally be unable to view a program if the display does not include HDCP. This is not the fault of the AVR or your source; it simply indicates that the video display is not compatible.

HDMI Input Connections

The different “Version” levels of HDMI define which type of audio signals it is compatible with. Based on the lowest level of HDMI among your sources, the connections to the AVR should be made as follows:

•HDMI 1.0 sources carry digital video and mul- tichannel or 2-channel PCM audio signals only. Connect the HDMI output of a 1.0 source to

either of the HDMI Inputs on the AVR. If the product is a DVD-Audio player or other source that has multichannel analog audio outputs, connect them to the 8-Channel Direct Inputs . With an HDMI 1.0 source, particularly a DVD player, make certain

that the menus in the source device are set to “Bitstream Out” or “Original” so that 5.1 digi- tal audio is available. If you find that 5.1 Dolby Digital or DTS audio is not available on the HDMI connection, it will be necessary to make an additional connection between the source and the AVR 745 to either the Coaxial Ó or Optical * Digital Inputs.

•HDMI 1.1 sources carry the multichannel digi- tal audio output from DVD-Audio players in addition to the digital video. If you have an HDMI 1.1-equipped product, the only connec- tion needed for listening in the main room is from the HDMI output of the source to either

of the HDMI Inputs on the AVR. If the player has SACD capability, you will need to connect the analog outputs of the source to the 8-Channel Direct Inputs .

•HDMI 1.2 (and higher) sources should be con- nected as shown above for HDMI 1.1, except that a separate analog connection is not need- ed for SACD players.

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