Harman Kardon AVR 7550HD Owner's Manual

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19CONNECTIONSof the HDMI data, minimizing the number of cable connectionsin your system. The AVR 7550HD implements Deep Color, whichincreases by an order of magnitude the shades of color that canbe displayed, and the latest lossless multichannel audio formats,including Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio.NOTE: 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 7550HD 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, S- 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 inserted.Input connectors are color-coded using a black shutter, while outputsuse 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 7550HD’s multizone system is not capable of convertinga digital 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 7550HD 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 AudioMultichannel analog connections are used with high-definitionsources that decode the copy-protected digital content, such assome DVD-Audio, SACD, Blu-ray Disc and HD-DVD players. SeeFigure 8. The multichannel analog audio connection is not requiredfor players compliant with HDMI version 1.1 or better, or that outputlinear PCM signals via an HDMI connection. Consult the owner’sguide for your disc player for more information.Figure 8 – Multichannel Analog AudioThe AVR 7550HD also includes a proprietary, dedicated audio con-nection for The Bridge II docking station for iPod. If you own a dock-ing iPod (most models, 4G or later), connect The Bridge II (included)to The Bridge II port on the receiver. See Figure 9. Dock your iPod(not included) in The Bridge II, and you may listen to your audiomaterials through your high-performance audio system. You mayview still images or video materials stored on a photo- or video-capable iPod that supports video browsing. Use the AVR 7550HDremote to control the iPod, with navigation messages displayed onthe front panel and on a video display connected to the AVR. TheBridge II outputs analog audio to the AVR 7550HD, and is availableto the multiroom system.Figure 9 – The Bridge II 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 three types of analog video connections: composite video,S-video and component video.THE BRIDGEMultichannelanalog audiocable (RCA)Front Surround CenterWhiteRed Gray PurpleBlue GreenSubwooferLRAnalog audiocable (RCA)OpticalOptical digitalaudio cableCoaxialCoaxial digitalaudio cable