Harman Kardon DVD 37 Owners Manual - Page 15

SETUP AND CONNECTIONS • Ensure that the power switch of this unit (and of other equipment to be connected) is set to "Off" before commencing connection. We also strongly recommend that you leave all system components unplugged from AC power until after you have completed the interconnections described in this section. • Do not block the ventilation holes of any of the equipment and arrange them so that air can circulate freely. • Read through the instructions before connecting other equipment. • Ensure that you observe the color-coding when connecting audio and video cables. VIDEO NOTES: • For the best quality, if your receiver or processor and/or video display are HDMI-capable, we recommend using the HDMI output. With a single cable connection between components, HDMI is able to deliver uncompressed high-definition digital video and digital audio programming. Even without audio processing capability, your HDMI-ready receiver will be able to pass the uncompressed digital video signal to your video display. NOTE: If your video display has a DVI input, you may use an optional HDMI-to-DVI cable or adapter for the connection to the display. In all cases, the video display must be HDCP-compliant in order to use the HDMI output. • If your equipment is not HDMI-ready, we recommend the use of component video for higher quality pictures. You may also use the standard S-video or composite video connection if your TV does not have component video inputs. The component and S-video outputs are not available simultaneously. • The composite video output (yellow) sends the complete video signal to the TV (or to the A/V receiver) by one cable only. Use this video output when your TV set is equipped with a video input jack only. • The S (separate) video output connector separates the color (C) and luminance (Y) signals before transmitting them to the TV set in order to achieve a sharper picture. Use the S-video cable when connecting the player to a TV equipped with an S-video input for improved picture clarity. • The component video outputs further separate the color components of the video signal, optimizing the DVD 37's video performance. Component video connections are preferred, when available on your TV or receiver. If you are using a TV or video display that is compatible with high-resolution 480P video signals, use the input jacks on the video display marked "HD Component," if available. Also, be sure to configure the display's input settings for use with "480P" video signals. You will also need to change the scan type in the DVD 37's Video Setup menu from "Interlaced" to "Progressive." See page 23. • Modern audio/video receivers are capable of connection to several video source devices, such as the DVD 37 and a VCR, cable television set-top box, HDTV tuner or other device. The receiver is equipped with video monitor outputs for connection to your television, projector or flat-panel display. As you select any input source device, the receiver selects the correct video input and routes it to the correct video monitor output to your television. It is recommended that you connect one of the video outputs from the DVD 37 to the corresponding input on your receiver to simplify operation of your home entertainment system. Refer to the owner's guide for your receiver for more information. • If your receiver is capable of multiroom operation, it is recommended that you connect both the component (or HDMI) and composite video outputs of the DVD 37 to the receiver. This enables the highestquality picture (component video) for viewing in the main listening room, while enabling the multiroom system, if it is video-capable, to distribute the composite video signal to the remote zone. Consult the owner's guide for your receiver to determine whether it has video multiroom capability. IMPORTANT NOTE: The DVD 37 is not capable of displaying S-video and component video simultaneously. If you have used either of these video connections and have no picture, temporarily connect the Composite Video Output 6 to your video display, and then press the Setup Button 9 to access the menu system. Use the ⁄¤ Navigation Buttons D to highlight the Video Setup submenu, and press the Enter Button K to select it. The VIDEO OUTPUT line indicates whether the DVD 37 is using the S-video or component video outputs. To change the setting, press the Enter Button K and use the ⁄¤ Navigation Buttons D to highlight the desired setting on the dropdown menu. Press the Enter Button K to select it. Connecting to a TV Only When using the DVD 37 with a television but no audio receiver or processor, connect it as follows. Make the Analog Audio Connection å and one of the Video Connections (Composite Video ∫, S-Video ç, Component Video ∂). If your television or video display is HDMI-capable, you only need to make the HDMI é connection, as it handles both audio and video. Remember to plug in the power cord. NOTE: When using the HDMI é connection, turn on the television or video display before the DVD 37. TV To HDMI or DVI port on TV é To Y (green)/ Pb (blue)/ Pr (red) component video connectors ∂ To S-video input connectors on the TV ç To video input connectors (yellow) on the TV ∫ To analog audio input connectors (red/white) on the TV å To power outlet (AC 120V/60Hz) AC INPUT 120V~, 60Hz 13W SETUP AND CONNECTIONS 15