Harman Kardon AVR 350 Owners Manual - Page 27

INSTALLATION IMPORTANT NOTE FOR MICROSOFT® XBOX® 360 USERS: The Microsoft Xbox 360 gaming system is capable of outputting high-definition 1080i and 1080p video signals using the analog component video outputs. Since the AVR 350 is not capable of converting these analog component video signals to the HDMI format, although 1080i signals are passed through, as is, to the Component Video Outputs, to view your Xbox 360's video output, connect the AVR's or Xbox's component video outputs to your video display, or change your Xbox 360's settings so that it outputs 720p video, which the AVR 350 can then convert to the HDMI format. DVD The DVD input is used for a DVD player. If you have a multichannel source, such as a Blu-ray Disc or HD-DVD player, you may connect it to the DVD inputs, or to one of the HDMI inputs, if the source decodes the audio and outputs it through the HDMI connection. Referring to Table 2, connect your DVD player to the DVD Analog Audio inputs and to the Coaxial 1 Digital Audio input. If possible, use the Component Video 1 inputs. Otherwise, connect the DVD player's S-video or composite video output to the matching DVD video input. See Figure 24. ommends connecting a DMC 250 or DMC 1000 digital media center to one of the HDMI inputs to benefit from its high-quality audio and video playback. The remote control may be easily programmed to operate either DMC product (see Step Eight). The HDMI 1 and 2 sources are not used with analog audio or video inputs. Make sure your video display is HDMI-capable, and for many source devices, the display must be HDCP-compliant (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) in order to display copy-protected materials. If the source device is not capable of outputting digital audio via its HDMI output, connect its coaxial or optical digital audio output to an available input on the AVR. If the source device plays multichannel discs (e.g., DVD-Audio, SACD, HD-DVD, Blu-ray Disc), connect its multichannel analog audio outputs to the AVR 350's 6-/8-Channel Inputs (but see the note that follows Figure 25). Connect one of the source's analog video outputs to a source input on the AVR (e.g., Component Video 3 or Video 3) and select that source input, then select the 6-/8-Channel Inputs for audio; the AVR 350 will retain the last video selection other than HDMI. See Figure 26. The AVR 350 is Simplay HD-verified for compatibility via the HDMI connection with other Simplay HD-verified products. If your video display is equipped with a DVI (Digital Video Interface) input, you may use an HDMI-to-DVI adapter (not included), but the HDMI-to-DVI connection will not carry audio. Figure 24 - DVD A/V, Digital Audio and Component Video Inputs If your source device plays multichannel lossless discs, such as SACD or DVD-Audio, or when an HD-DVD or Blu-ray Disc player is used, you may also need to connect its 6- or 8-channel analog audio outputs to the 6-/8-channel analog audio inputs on the receiver, in order to enjoy these discs to their fullest. When listening to multichannel materials, first select the DVD source input, then select the 6-Channel Analog Audio Inputs. The AVR 350 will use the last-selected video source, i.e., the DVD source just selected. See Figure 25. Figure 25 - 6-/8-Channel Analog Audio Inputs NOTE: The multichannel analog audio connection is not required for DVD-Audio players compliant with HDMI version 1.1 or better, or HD-DVD and Blu-ray Disc players that decode the digital audio internally and output linear PCM signals in digital format. Consult the owner's guide for your disc player for more information. An SACD player must be connected to the 6-/8-Channel Inputs. HDMI 1 and 2 The HDMI sources are used with devices that are capable of outputting digital, audio and video through an HDMI connection, such as an HD-DVD or Blu-ray Disc player or HDTV tuner. Harman Kardon rec- Figure 26 - HDMI and Digital Audio Inputs CD The CD source is used for a strictly audio device, such as a CD player. Referring to Table 2, connect your CD player to the CD Analog Audio inputs and to any available digital audio input. See Figure 27. Figure 27 - CD Audio Inputs and Digital Audio Inputs No video connections are needed. 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 (and corresponding digital audio output). See Figure 28. Figure 28 - Tape Audio Inputs and Outputs, and Digital Audio Inputs and Outputs 27