Harman Kardon AVR 1600 Owners Manual - Page 16
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CONNECTIONS Note: Some DVD-Audio, SACD, Blu-ray Disc and HD-DVD players only output multichannel audio through their multichannel analog outputs. Make a separate analog audio connection in addition to the HDMI connection, which is still used for video and to listen to Dolby Digital, DTS or PCM materials that may be stored on the disc. The AVR 1600 converts analog video signals to the HDMI format, including its on-screen menus, but outputs them at their native resolution. The HDMI connector is shaped for easy plug-in (see Figure 4). If your video display has a DVI input and is HDCP-compliant, use an HDMI-to-DVI adapter (not included). A separate audio connection is required. HDMI cable runs are limited to about 10 feet. Figure 4 - HDMI Connection If your video display or source device is not HDMI-capable, use one of the analog video connections (composite or component video) and a separate audio connection. Coaxial digital audio jacks are usually color-coded in orange. Although they look similar to analog jacks, you should not connect coaxial digital audio outputs to analog inputs or vice versa. See Figure 5. Coaxial digital AudiaoudCioocnabnleections Coaxial Figure 5 - Coaxial Digital Audio Left Right FronOt p(tFicLa/Fl Rd)igital audio connectors are normally covered by a shutter Centteor p(rCo)tect them from dust. The shutter opens as the cable is inserted. SurroInupnudt c(SonLn/SeRct)ors are color-coded using a black shutter, while outputs Subwuosoefearg(rSayUBsh) utter. See Figure 6. DigitaOal uApdtuiicdoaicol adCbigloeintanlections Optical CoaxFiiaglure 6 - Optical Digital Audio OpticAanl alog Audio Output Input VideAonaCloognncoencnteiocntisons require two cables, one for the left channel Com(opwfotheninetena)ttatancdhoendetofoeratchhe oritghhetr.cSheaYennFeigl u(rreed7)..ThePseb two cables aPrre Composite S-VidFmeoaorysmouarkceesbtohthatcaornenceacptiaobnlse. of both digital and analog audio, you You may only record materials from DVDs or other copy-protected sources using analog connections. Remember to comply with all copyright laws, if you choose to make a copy for your own personal use. Analog audio L cable (RCA) R Figure 7 - Analog Audio The 6-/8-Channel Inputs are multichannel analog connections that are used with high-definition sources that decode the copyprotected digital content, such as some DVD-Audio, SACD, Blu-ray Disc and HD-DVD players. See Figure 8. The multichannel analog audio connection is not required for players compliant with HDMI version 1.1 or better, or that output linear PCM signals via an HDMI connection. Consult the owner's guide for your disc player for more information, and see page 25. Front Surround Center Multichannel analog audio cable (RCA) White Blue Green Subwoofer Red Gray Purple Figure 8 - Multichannel Analog Audio The AVR 1600 has an Auxiliary Audio Input on the rear panel in the form of a stereo 1/8" mini jack. Connect the headphone output of any audio source, such as an MP3 player or portable CD player, to the Auxiliary Audio Input. See Figure 9. Figure 9 - Auxiliary Audio Input Video Connections Many sources output both audio and video signals (e.g., Blu-ray Disc or DVD player, cable television box, HDTV tuner, satellite box, VCR, DVR). In addition to the audio connection, make one type of video connection for each of these sources (only one at a time for any source). Digital Video If you have already connected a source device to one of the HDMI inputs, you have automatically made a video connection, as the HDMI signal includes both digital audio and video components. Analog Video There are two types of analog video connections used on the AVR 1600: composite video and component video. Composite video is the basic connection most commonly available. The jack is usually color-coded yellow, and looks like an analog audio jack. Do not plug a composite video cable into an analog or coaxial digital audio jack, or vice versa. Both the chrominance (color) and luminance (intensity) components of the video signal are transmitted using a single cable. See Figure 10. Composite video cable Figure 10 - Composite Video Component video separates the video signal into three components - one luminance ("Y") and two sub-sampled color signals ("Pb" and "Pr") - that are transmitted using three separate cables. See Figure 11. Component video cable Figure 11 - Component Video Y Green Pb Blue Pr Red 16