Harman Kardon AVR 146 Owner's Manual

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18 18CONNECTIONSAVR 146 processing any of the data. Although this enables the AVR 146to be compatible with virtually any HDMI-capable source device and videodisplay, it requires a separate audio connection for each source sincethe AVR 146 doesn’t have access to the audio data in the HDMI stream.The AVR 146 has been tested and is Simplay HD ™-verified, whichguarantees compatibility via the HDMI connection with other productsthat also bear the Simplay HD logo.The AVR 146 will not convert analog video signals to the HDMI format,and the on-screen displays are not visible when using an HDMI source.Therefore, you will need to connect the composite or S-video monitoroutput to your video display (or both, depending on which videoconnections your sources use) to view the on-screen menus.The physical HDMI connection is simple. The connector is shaped foreasy plug-in (see Figure 9). If your video display has a DVI input, youmay use an HDMI-to-DVI adapter (not included) to connect it to theAVR’s HDMI Output.Figure 9 – HDMI ConnectionAnalog VideoThere 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 audiojack, although it is important never to confuse the two. Do not plug acomposite video cable into an analog or coaxial digital audio jack, orvice versa. Both the chrominance (color) and luminance (intensity)components of the video signal are transmitted using a single cable.See Figure 10.Figure 10 – Composite VideoS-video, or “separate” video, transmits the chrominance and luminancecomponents using separate wires contained within a single cable. Theplug on an S-video cable contains four metal pins, plus a plastic guidepin. Be careful to line up the plug correctly when you insert it into thejack on the receiver, source or video display. See Figure 11.Figure 11 – S-VideoComponent video separates the video signal into three components –one luminance (“Y”) and two subsampled color signals (“Pb” and “Pr”) –that are transmitted using three separate cables. The “Y” cable iscolor-coded green, the “Pb” cable is colored blue and the “Pr” cableis colored red. See Figure 12.Figure 12 – Component VideoIf it’s available on your video display, HDMI is recommended as the bestquality connection, followed by component video, S-video and thencomposite video.NOTE: A composite or S-video connection to your TV isrequired to view the AVR’s on-screen displays.AntennasThe AVR 146 uses separate terminals for the included FM and AMantennas that provide proper reception for the tuner.The FM antenna uses a 75-ohm F-connector. See Figure 13.Figure 13 – FM AntennaThe AM loop antenna needs to be assembled. Then connect the twoleads to the screw terminals on the receiver. See Figure 14.Figure 14 – AM AntennaComponentvideo cableS-video cableCompositevideo cable