Harman Kardon DVD 48 Owners Manual - Page 19

CONNECTIONS Multichannel analog connections are used with high-resolution audio discs, where the copy-protected digital content is decoded inside the DVD 48. These connections are required for playing SACD discs, and depending on your receiver's capabilities, may also be required for DVD-Audio, HD-DVD or Blu-ray discs, unless the disc also carries twochannel PCM and 5.1-channel Dolby Digital or DTS soundtracks for use with receivers/processors that are not equipped with 5.1-channel analog inputs. Check the disc's jacket for more information on alternate audio tracks. See Figure 4. Multichannel analog audio cable (RCA) Front Surround Center Subwoofer Figure 4 - Multichannel Analog Audio NOTE: In order to enjoy the full benefit of lossless multichannel recordings, make sure the Analog Output setting in the AUDIO SETUP menu is set to Multichannel. When the Stereo setting is selected, the center and surround channel information will be combined with the left and right channels, and will only be heard through the front channels. This setting may also be accessed by pressing the Audio Mode Button on the remote. Video Connections As mentioned above, the video signal is often transmitted separately from the audio signal. Even when the HDMI connection described below is used, sometimes the receiver is not capable of accessing the audio portion of the HDMI signal, and a separate audio connection is required. Digital Video The DVD 48 is equipped with an HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) output. HDMI is capable of carrying digital audio and video information using a single cable, delivering high-quality picture and sound. The DVD 48 is capable of outputting up to 720p, 1080i or 1080p video and 2- or 6-channel PCM or up to 5.1-channel Dolby Digital or DTS audio through its HDMI connection. The DVD 48 is in compliance with HDCP (High-Definition Copy Protection) and the video display must also be HDCP-compliant to be used with the DVD 48's HDMI output. The DVD 48 is Simplay HD-verified for compatibility via the HDMI connection with other Simplay HD-verified products. The physical HDMI connection is simple. The connector is shaped for easy plug-in (see Figure 5). If your video display has a DVI input, you may use an HDMI-to-DVI adapter (not included) to connect it to the HDMI Output, but a separate audio connection is required. Figure 5 - HDMI Connection 19 Analog Video There are three types of analog video connections: composite video, S-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, although it is important never to confuse the two. 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 6. Composite video cable Figure 6 - Composite Video S-video, or "separate" video, transmits the chrominance and luminance components using separate wires contained within a single cable. The plug on an S-video cable contains four metal pins, plus a plastic guide pin. Be careful to line up the plug correctly when you insert it into the jack on the receiver, source or video display. See Figure 7. S-video cable Figure 7 - S-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. The "Y" cable is color-coded green, the "Pb" cable is colored blue and the "Pr" cable is colored red. See Figure 8. Component video cable Figure 8 - Component Video Do not confuse component video connections with composite video (described above). Although the plugs and jacks may look similar, they are not compatible and cross-connecting them will result in no picture or a very distorted picture. Remember that component video uses three connections, colored green, blue and red, while composite video uses a single connection, which is often color-coded yellow. If your video display is capable of handling progressive-scan signals (480p or better), then connect the DVD 48's Component Video Outputs to the input jacks on your video display marked "HD Component". Make sure to configure your display for use with 480p video signals. Set the Progressive Scan setting in the DVD 48's VIDEO SETUP menu to On. NOTES: • The DVD 48's component and HDMI outputs are not available simultaneously. Press the HDMI Button on the remote to turn the HDMI Output On or Off. When it is On, the Component Video Outputs are Off, and vice versa. • For simplified operation, connect one of the DVD 48's video outputs to your receiver or processor, and use the receiver/ processor as a switching device for all of your sources, 19