Harman Kardon DVD 37 Service Manual

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SETUP AND CONNECTIONS 15SETUP AND CONNECTIONS• Ensure that the power switch of this unit (and ofother equipment to be connected) is set to “Off”before commencing connection. We also stronglyrecommend that you leave all system componentsunplugged from AC power until after you have com-pleted the interconnections described in this section.• Do not block the ventilation holes of any of theequipment and arrange them so that air cancirculate freely.• Read through the instructions before connectingother equipment.• Ensure that you observe the color-coding when con-necting audio and video cables.VIDEO NOTES:• For the best quality, if your receiver or processorand/or video display are HDMI-capable, we recom-mend using the HDMI output. With a single cableconnection between components, HDMI is able todeliver uncompressed high-definition digital videoand digital audio programming. Even without audioprocessing capability, your HDMI-ready receiver willbe able to pass the uncompressed digital videosignal to your video display.NOTE: If your video display has a DVI input, youmay use an optional HDMI-to-DVI cable or adapterfor the connection to the display. In all cases, thevideo display must be HDCP-compliant in order touse the HDMI output.• If your equipment is not HDMI-ready, we recom-mend the use of component video for higher qualitypictures. You may also use the standard S-video orcomposite video connection if your TV does nothave component video inputs. The component andS-video outputs are not available simultaneously.• The composite video output (yellow) sends the com-plete video signal to the TV (or to the A/V receiver)by one cable only. Use this video output when yourTV set is equipped with a video input jack only.• The S (separate) video output connector separatesthe color (C) and luminance (Y) signals before trans-mitting them to the TV set in order to achieve asharper picture. Use the S-video cable when con-necting the player to a TV equipped with an S-videoinput for improved picture clarity.• The component video outputs further separate thecolor components of the video signal, optimizing theDVD 37’s video performance. Component videoconnections are preferred, when available on yourTV or receiver. If you are using a TV or video displaythat is compatible with high-resolution 480P videosignals, use the input jacks on the video displaymarked “HD Component,” if available. Also, be sureto configure the display’s input settings for use with“480P” video signals. You will also need to changethe scan type in the DVD 37’s Video Setup menufrom “Interlaced” to “Progressive.” See page 23.• Modern audio/video receivers are capable of con-nection to several video source devices, such asthe DVD 37 and a VCR, cable television set-topbox, HDTV tuner or other device. The receiver isequipped with video monitor outputs for connectionto your television, projector or flat-panel display. Asyou select any input source device, the receiverselects the correct video input and routes it to thecorrect video monitor output to your television. It isrecommended that you connect one of the videooutputs from the DVD 37 to the corresponding inputon your receiver to simplify operation of your homeentertainment system. Refer to the owner’s guide foryour receiver for more information.• If your receiver is capable of multiroom operation, itis recommended that you connect both the compo-nent (or HDMI) and composite video outputs of theDVD 37 to the receiver. This enables the highest-quality picture (component video) for viewing in themain listening room, while enabling the multiroomsystem, if it is video-capable, to distribute the com-posite video signal to the remote zone. Consult theowner’s guide for your receiver to determinewhether it has video multiroom capability.IMPORTANT NOTE: The DVD 37 is not capable ofdisplaying S-video and component video simultane-ously. If you have used either of these video connec-tions and have no picture, temporarily connect theComposite Video Output 6 to your video display,and then press the Setup Button 9 to access themenu system. Use the ⁄¤ Navigation ButtonsD to highlight the Video Setup submenu, and pressthe Enter Button K to select it. The VIDEOOUTPUT line indicates whether the DVD 37 isusing the S-video or component video outputs. Tochange the setting, press the Enter Button K anduse the ⁄¤ Navigation Buttons D to highlightthe desired setting on the dropdown menu. Press theEnter Button K to select it.Connecting to a TV OnlyWhen using the DVD 37 with a television but no audioreceiver or processor, connect it as follows. Make theAnalog Audio Connection å and one of the VideoConnections (Composite Video ∫, S-Video ç,Component Video ∂). If your television or videodisplay is HDMI-capable, you only need to make theHDMI é connection, as it handles both audio andvideo. Remember to plug in the power cord.NOTE: When using the HDMI é connection, turn onthe television or video display before the DVD 37.TV∂é ç ∫ åTo Y (green)/Pb (blue)/Pr (red)componentvideoconnectorsTo HDMIor DVIport on TVTo S-videoinputconnectorson the TVTo analog audioinput connectors(red/white) on the TVTo videoinputconnectors(yellow)on the TVTo power outlet(AC 120V/60Hz)AC INPUT120V~, 60Hz13W17DVD37 harman/kardon