Harman Kardon AVR 347 Owner's Manual

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26 26INSTALLATIONNOTE: The AVR 347 is equipped with a total of eight digitalaudio inputs, not including the HDMI inputs: six on the rear panel(Coaxial 1, 2 and 3, Optical 1, 2 and 3) and two on the frontpanel (Coaxial 4 and Optical 4). However, there are a total of ninesources that may be connected to devices that have digital audiooutputs. We recommend certain digital audio connections simplybecause, as reflected in Table A1 of the Appendix, those digitalaudio inputs are assigned to those sources by default at the factory.But any digital audio input (except HDMI) may be reassigned toany source. Since you may not be using all nine source inputs,you may reassign a digital audio input that is recommended fora source you aren’t using to another device. Table 2 is a guide;you may need to make adjustments to fit your system.Video 1 SourceSince this source includes audio and video recording output jacks, it isbest suited to a video recorder, such as your VCR or DVR/PVR.Referring to Table 2, connect your recorder to the Video 1 Analog Audioinputs and outputs and to any available coaxial or optical digital audioinput (and corresponding digital audio output). See Figure 20. Use eitherthe Video 1 S-video or composite video input and output if you wish tomake recordings. If you don’t plan on recording, you may use theComponent Video 2 inputs.Figure 20 – Video 1 A/V Inputs and Outputs, and Digital Audio Inputs and OutputsRemember to connect the audio and video output jacks on yourrecorder to the Video 1 or digital audio input jacks on the AVR, and theaudio and video input jacks on your recorder to the Video 1 or digitalaudio output jacks on the AVR.NOTE: It isn’t possible to make recordings using componentvideo or HDMI connections. Keep this in mind as you connectother source devices that you may wish to make recordings from.Video 2 SourceThe Video 2 source is used only for playback. The AVR 347 remotecontrol is programmed to operate many brands and models of cableand satellite television devices, and we recommend connecting yourcable or satellite set-top box to this source.Referring to Table 2, connect your set-top box to the Video 2 AnalogAudio inputs and to the Optical 1 Digital Audio input. If possible, usethe Component Video 3 inputs. Otherwise, connect the set-top box’sS-video or composite video output to the matching Video 2 video input.See Figure 21.Figure 21 – Video 2 A/V, Digital Audio and Component Video InputsVideo 3 SourceThe Video 3 source is used for playback only. The remote control isprogrammed to operate a TV, but you may connect any audio/videosource device to the Video 3 inputs and use the device’s own remoteto control it.If you receive your television programming using your TV with an antennaor direct cable connection, connect the analog audio outputs (if availableon your TV) to the Video 3 Analog Audio inputs. See Figure 22. Do notconnect any video output on the television set to any video input on thereceiver. See Step Five for information on connecting the receiver’svideo monitor outputs to the TV.NOTE: You may connect any video source other than a displaydevice to the Video 3 S-video or composite video inputs.Figure 22 – Video 3 A/V InputsVideo 4 SourceThe Video 4 source is used only for playback. It is also generallyreserved for components that are only temporarily connected to thereceiver, such as cameras and game consoles. When not in use, youmay place the supplied covers over the front-panel Video 4 jacks fora cleaner appearance. Simply snap the covers in place. When you wishto use the jacks, gently press on the left side of each cover to pivotit out for removal.Referring to Table 2, connect your camera or game console to theVideo 4 Analog Audio inputs and to either the Coaxial 4 or Optical 4digital audio input. Connect the component’s S-video or compositevideo output to the matching Video 4 video input. See Figure 23.Figure 23 – Video 4 A/V and Digital Audio InputsNOTE: The Video 4 Input Selector on the remote may be pro-grammed to operate a television or video display only.