Harman Kardon AVR 350 Owners Manual - Page 11

REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS The AVR 350 is Simplay HD-verified for compatibility via the HDMI connection with other Simplay HD-verified products. CD and Tape Audio Inputs: These jacks may be used to connect audio-only source components (e.g., CD player, tape deck). Do not connect a turntable to these jacks without a phono preamp. Tape Outputs: These jacks may be used to connect a CDR or another audio-only recorder. Coaxial and Optical Digital Audio Inputs: If a source has a compatible digital audio output, and if you are not using an HDMI connection for audio for the device, connect it to one of these jacks for improved audio performance. Use only one type of digital audio connection for each source. Coaxial and Optical Digital Audio Outputs: If a source is also an audio recorder, you may connect a compatible digital audio output to the recorder's input for improved recording quality. The Bridge/DMP Input: Connect the optional Harman Kardon TheBridgeTM to this input for use with your iPod (not included). Make sure the receiver is turned off (in Standby mode) when connecting The Bridge. 6-/8-Channel Inputs: Connect the multichannel analog audio outputs of a DVD-Audio, SACD™, Blu-ray Disc™ or HD-DVD™ player (or any other external decoder) to these jacks to enjoy these proprietary formats. NOTE: When an HD-DVD or Blu-ray Disc player has an onboard digital decoder, it is not necessary to connect it to the 6-/8-Channel Analog Audio Inputs. Only a digital audio connection (HDMI, coaxial or optical) is needed. Component Video Inputs: If both a video source (e.g., DVD player or HDTV tuner) and your television or video display have analog component video (Y/Pb/Pr) capability and if you are not using HDMI connections for the device, then you may connect the component video outputs of the source to one of the two component video inputs. Do not make any other video connections to that source. Component Video Monitor Outputs: If you are using one of the Component Video Inputs and your television or video display is component-video-capable and if you are not connecting the HDMI output to our display, you may connect these jacks to the corresponding inputs on your video display. NOTES: • Due to copy-protection restrictions, there is no output at the Component Video Monitor Outputs for copy-protected sources. • High-resolution 1080i and 1080p video signals are not available at the HDMI Output, but 1080i signals are passed through, as is, to the Component Video Outputs. If your source output is analog high-resolution video, either use the AVR's Component Video Outputs, lower the output resolution of your source device, or connect your source's component video outputs directly to your video display. • Due to the design of some video displays, analog 480p or 720p component video source signals may produce artifacts when used with the AVR's analog video outputs (composite, S-video or component video). If this occurs, try changing the Video Mode setting in the INPUT SETUP menu, or connecting the source device's video output directly to your video display. However, for best results, we recommend you consider upgrading to an HDMI-capable video display. RS-232 Serial Port: This specialized connector may be used with your personal computer in case Harman Kardon offers a software upgrade for the receiver at some time in the future. RS-232 Mode: Leave this switch popped out in the Operate position unless the AVR 350 is being upgraded. RS-232 Reset: This switch is only used during a software upgrade. A standard processor reset is performed by pressing and holding the front-panel Tone button. Switched AC Accessory Outlet: You may plug the AC power cord of one source device into this outlet, and it will turn on whenever you turn on the receiver. Do not use a source that consumes more than 50 watts of power. AC Power Cord Input: After you have made all other connections, plug the AC power cord into an unswitched outlet. Plug the female end of the cord into this receptacle, which conveniently allows you to install all wiring ahead of time. 11