Harman Kardon AVR 144 Owners Manual - Page 23
Step Five - Connect Video Display, Step Six - Plug in AC Power, Step Seven - Insert Batteries
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Tape The Tape source is used for audio-only recorders, such as a CDR, MiniDisc or cassette deck. Referring to Table 2, connect your recorder to the Tape Analog Audio inputs and outputs, and to any available digital audio input. See Figure 23. INSTALLATION If you used S-video for any sources, or if all of your sources used component video, connect the S-video Monitor output on the receiver to an S-video input on your display. Make a note of how the input is labeled. See Figure 25. If you used composite video for any sources, connect the composite video Monitor output on the receiver to a composite video input on the display. Again, make a note of how this input is labeled on the display. See Figure 25. Figure 23 - Tape Audio Inputs and Outputs, and Digital Audio Inputs NOTE: You will not be able to make digital audio recordings using the AVR 144. Make sure your source is connected to any of the AVR 144's analog audio inputs, and connect your recorder to either the Video 1 or Tape Analog Audio Outputs. The AVR 144 will not convert a digital audio input signal to analog. Remember to connect the output jacks on your recorder to the Tape or digital audio input jacks on the AVR, and the input jacks on your recorder to the Tape output jacks on the AVR. No video connections are made. Step Five - Connect Video Display Only video connections should be made between the receiver and your video display (TV), unless your TV is the source for your television programming (see note above). You will need to make a video connection for each type of video used for your sources. In addition, even if you didn't use S-video or composite video for any of your sources, you will still need to use one of these two video monitor connections in order to view the AVR 144's onscreen menus and displays. First, determine what types of video your display is capable of handling. Remember that component video is preferred, followed by S-video and then composite video. Ideally, this guided you in selecting the video connections for your sources. Next, note which types of video connections you used for your source devices. Make sure you didn't use a better type of video connection for a source than your video display can handle. If so, you will need to disconnect the source and use a video connection that's compatible with your display. If you used component video for any sources, connect the Component Video Monitor outputs on the receiver to one set of component video inputs on your display. Make a note of how these inputs are labeled on the display. See Figure 24. Figure 24 - Component Video Monitor Outputs Figure 25 - S-Video and Composite Video Monitor Outputs Consult the manual for your TV to make sure you understand how to select each video input. As you play different source devices that use different types of video connections, you will need to remember to select the correct video input on your video display. Step Six - Plug in AC Power Having made all of your wiring connections, it is now time to plug each component's AC power cord into a working outlet. Before plugging the AVR 144's AC Power Cord into an electrical outlet, make sure that the Master Power Switch on the front panel is popped out so that the word OFF appears on its top. Gently press the button to turn the switch off. This will prevent the possibility of damaging the AVR in case of a transient power surge. Step Seven - Insert Batteries in Remote The AVR 144 remote control uses three AAA batteries, which are included. To remove the battery cover located on the back of the remote, firmly press the ridged depression and slide the cover towards the top of the remote. Insert the batteries as shown in the diagram, making sure to observe the correct polarity. See Figure 26. Figure 26 - Remote Battery Compartment When using the remote, remember to point the lens toward the front panel of the AVR 144. Make sure no objects, such as furniture, are blocking the remote's path to the receiver. Bright lights, fluorescent lights and plasma video displays may interfere with the remote's functioning. The remote has a range of about 20 feet, depending on the lighting conditions. It may be used at an angle of up to 30 degrees to either side of the AVR. 23