Harman Kardon DVD 50 Owners Manual - Page 13
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Installation and Connections Installation Connections will vary, depending on the type of audio and video components used with your DVD 50. However, regardless of the complexity of your system, the installation guidelines on pages 14-17 should always be followed to ensure a safe installation and reliable operation of the product. Important Note: To prevent possible damage to your speakers or other components in your home entertainment system, we strongly recommend that ALL system components, including the DVD 50, be turned off and unplugged from their AC power source when any connections are made or a new component is installed. Placement of the DVD 50 Since the laser transport mechanism and carousel tray in the DVD 50 are precision components designed and manufactured to exact tolerances, they are subject to interference from vibration. To minimize the possibility of skipping during playback, it is recommended that the unit be placed on a level, solid, vibration-free surface. When installing the DVD 50 in a cabinet or tight space, always make certain that there is enough room in front of the unit for the disc tray to open fully, and that there is enough space above the unit so that discs may easily be inserted into the spaces in the tray. As the disc drawer extends out about six inches from the front of the unit when it is open, you should also make certain that there is sufficient clearance in front of the unit to accommodate the disc drawer without it bumping into other objects or getting in the way of anyone walking in front of the unit. In addition to the safety considerations outlined on page 4, it is also recommended that the DVD 50 not be placed in a location that is subject to direct sunlight or extreme heat or cold, as these conditions may damage the discs used in the player, or the player itself. Note that audio amplifiers or high-power receivers, as well as certain other electronic products, can generate significant heat. For that reason, do not place the DVD 50 directly on top of an amplifier, receiver, or other heat source. Always allow at least one inch of free space on all sides of the DVD 50 as well as around other electronic products to allow for proper ventilation. Installation Options The diagrams on pages 14-17 describe the three basic ways to connect the DVD 50 to your system components. s Option #1: Use this setup if all audio and video connections from the DVD 50 will go directly to a television set or video projector without the use of an A/V receiver or surround processor. s Option #2: Use this setup if the video connections will go directly to a television set or video projector, but the audio connections will be made to an A/V receiver or surround processor. s Option #3: Use this setup if all audio and video connections will be made through an A/V receiver or a surround processor. Important Notes on Installing the DVD 50 The following important notes apply to all three installation options: s If your television has both standard composite video and S-Video inputs, you only need to use one of the two connections. Where possible, we recommend an S-Video connection, due to the higher picture quality. s Do not connect any of the video outputs of the DVD 50 through a VCR. The use of Macrovision encoding on most DVD discs means that most discs will have a distorted picture when connections are made through a VCR. s Note that the volume level for DVD playback may differ from the level for other input sources to your receiver. This is normal and does not indicate a problem with the DVD 50 or your receiver. Simply use the volume control on the receiver to set the desired level. s Depending on the product and brand, a number of different descriptions are used to label component video connections. You may see them as Y/Pr/Pb, Y/Cr/Cb or Y/R-Y/B-Y. For the purposes of connecting a DVD player, all of these labels are normally identical. The best guide is to connect the component video connections using the green/red/blue color coding of the inner rings of the connection jacks. s If your television is high-definition or "digital ready" television, you may take advantage of the DVD 50's progressive scan output for the highest video resolution possible. Make the component video connections shown or you may connect the component video jacks directly to the component video or HD component inputs on your TV or video display. Once the connection is made, the progressive scan circuitry must be activated by changing the setup menus as shown on page 23. Note that progressive scan capability is not operational with standard analog component video connections. s Note that all cables shown for use in the connection diagrams are optional. Consult your dealer or installer for information on the best cables for your specific system application. s When the progressive scan output is activated, there is no output from either the S-Video § or Composite Video ∞ jack. s When the Component Video Output ¢ is used for a standard video signal (that is with the progressive scan output turned off), there is no output from the S-Video § jack, but the Composite Video Output ∞ will function normally. See page 23 for more information on video output settings. 13 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS