Harman Kardon AVR 3600 Owner's Manual

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19CONNECTIONSNOTE: Some DVD-Audio, SACD, Blu-ray Disc and HD-DVDplayers only output multichannel audio through their multi-channel analog outputs. Make a separate analog audio con-nection in addition to the HDMI connection, which is still usedfor video and to listen to Dolby Digital, DTS or PCM materialsthat may be stored on the disc.The AVR 3600 converts analog video signals to the HDMI format,including its on-screen menus, upscaling to high-definition 1080presolution.The HDMI connector is shaped for easy plug-in (see Figure 4). Ifyour video display has a DVI input and is HDCP-compliant, use anHDMI-to-DVI adapter (not included). A separate audio connection isrequired. HDMI cable runs are limited to about 10 feet.Figure 4 – HDMI ConnectionIf your video display or source device is not HDMI-capable, use oneof the analog video connections (composite or component video)and a separate audio connection.Coaxial digital audio jacks are usually color-coded in orange.Although they look similar to analog jacks, you should not connectcoaxial digital audio outputs to analog inputs or vice versa. SeeFigure 5.Figure 5 – Coaxial Digital AudioOptical digital audio connectors are normally covered by a shutterto protect them from dust. The shutter opens as the cable is insert-ed. Input connectors are color-coded using a black shutter, whileoutputs use a gray shutter. See Figure 6.Figure 6 – Optical Digital AudioAnalog AudioAnalog connections require two cables, one for the left channel(white) and one for the right channel (red). These two cables areoften attached to each other. See Figure 7.For sources that are capable of both digital and analog audio, youmay make both connections.The analog audio connection is required for multizone operation,as the AVR 3600’s multizone system is not capable of converting adigital signal to analog format. Use the analog audio connectionseven with the Surround Back/Zone 2 speaker outputs, in caseanother 2-channel digital audio source is in use in the main listen-ing area. The AVR 3600 is only capable of processing one PCMsource at a time.You may only record materials from DVDs or other copy-protectedsources using analog connections. Remember to comply with all copy-right laws, if you choose to make a copy for your own personal use.Figure 7 – Analog AudioThe 6-/8-Channel Inputs are multichannel analog connections thatare used with high-definition sources that decode the copy-protecteddigital content, such as some DVD-Audio, SACD, Blu-ray Disc andHD-DVD players. See Figure 8. The multichannel analog audio con-nection is not required for players compliant with HDMI version 1.1or better, or that output linear PCM signals via an HDMI connection.Consult the owner’s guide for your disc player for more informationand see page 30.Figure 8 – Multichannel Analog AudioThe AVR 3600 also includes a proprietary, dedicated audio connec-tion for The Bridge III docking station for iPod or iPhone. If you owna docking iPod (most models, 4G or later), iPhone or iPhone 3G,connect The Bridge III (included) to The Bridge III port on the receiver.See Figure 9. Dock your iPod or iPhone (not included) in The Bridge III,and you may listen to your audio materials through your high-performance audio system. You may view still images or videomaterials stored on a photo- or video-capable iPod that supportsvideo browsing or iPhone. Use the AVR 3600 remote to control theiPod, with navigation messages displayed on the front panel and ona video display connected to the AVR. The Bridge III outputs analogaudio to the AVR 3600, and is available to the multizone system.Figure 9 – The Bridge III portVideo ConnectionsMany sources output both audio and video signals (e.g., Blu-rayDisc or DVD player, cable television box, HDTV tuner, satellite box,VCR, DVR). In addition to the audio connection, make one type ofvideo connection for each of these sources (only one at a time forany source).Digital VideoIf you have already connected a source device to one of the HDMIinputs, you have automatically made a video connection, as theHDMI signal includes both digital audio and video components.Analog VideoThere are two types of analog video connections used on theAVR 3600: composite video and component video.Composite video is the basic connection most commonly available.The jack is usually color-coded yellow, and looks like an analogTHE BRIDGEMultichannelanalog audiocable (RCA)Front Surround CenterWhiteRed Gray PurpleBlue GreenSubwooferLRAnalog audiocable (RCA)OpticalOptical digitalaudio cableCoaxialCoaxial digitalaudio cable