Harman Kardon AVR 3550HD Owner's Manual

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20 20CONNECTIONSComposite video is the basic connection most commonly available. Thejack is usually color-coded yellow, and looks like an analog audio jack.Do not plug a composite video cable into an analog or coaxial digitalaudio jack, or vice versa. Both the chrominance (color) and luminance(intensity) components of the video signal are transmitted using a singlecable. 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 guide pin.Align the plug correctly when you insert it into the jack. See Figure 11.Figure 11 – S-VideoComponent 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 iscolored red. See Figure 12.Figure 12 – Component VideoIf it’s available on your video display, an HDMI connection is recom-mended as the best quality connection, followed by component video,S-video and then composite video.NOTES:• Copy-protected sources are not available at the ComponentVideo Monitor Outputs.• Standard and high-definition analog video signals are upscaledto 1080i resolution for the Component Video Monitor Outputs.For improved video performance, consider upgrading to anHDMI-capable video display with 1080p resolution.AntennasThe AVR 3550HD uses separate terminals for the included FM and AMantennas.The FM antenna uses a 75-ohm F-connector. See Figure 13.Figure 13 – FM AntennaThe AM loop antenna needs to be assembled. Connect the two leadsto the spring terminals on the receiver. The AM antenna leads have nopolarity, and you may connect them to either terminal. See Figure 14.Figure 14 – AM AntennaTo enjoy XM satellite radio, purchase an XM Ready antenna moduleand a subscription to the XM service. We recommend the XM MiniTuner and Home Dock Bundle, available at www.xmradio.com. The olderConnect-and-Play module is also compatible with the AVR 3550HD,but it may no longer be available. Although you may use a module withstandard audio connections, labeled for “car and home use,” you willnot be able to enjoy the AVR 3550HD’s ease of control.RS-232 Serial PortThe RS-232 serial port on the AVR 3550HD is used only for softwareupgrades. If an upgrade for the receiver’s operating system is releasedin the future, it may be downloaded to the AVR using this port. Completeinstructions will be provided at that time.Componentvideo cableS-video cableCompositevideo cable