Harman Kardon DVD 50 Service Manual
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12 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONSInstallationConnections will vary, depending on the type ofaudio and video components used with yourDVD 50. However, regardless of the complexityof your system, the installation guidelines onpages 14–17 should always be followed toensure a safe installation and reliable operationof the product.Important Note: To prevent possible damageto your speakers or other components in yourhome entertainment system, we strongly rec-ommend that ALL system components, includ-ing the DVD 50, be turned off and unpluggedfrom their AC power source when any connec-tions are made or a new component isinstalled.Placement of the DVD 50Since the laser transport mechanism andcarousel tray in the DVD 50 are precisioncomponents designed and manufactured toexact tolerances, they are subject to interfer-ence from vibration. To minimize the possibilityof skipping during playback, it is recommendedthat the unit be placed on a level, solid,vibration-free surface.When installing the DVD 50 in a cabinet ortight space, always make certain that there isenough room in front of the unit for the disctray to open fully, and that there is enoughspace above the unit so that discs may easilybe inserted into the spaces in the tray.As the disc drawer extends out about six inchesfrom the front of the unit when it is open, youshould also make certain that there is sufficientclearance in front of the unit to accommodatethe disc drawer without it bumping into otherobjects or getting in the way of anyone walkingin front of the unit.In addition to the safety considerations outlinedon page 4, it is also recommended that theDVD 50 not be placed in a location that is sub-ject to direct sunlight or extreme heat or cold,as these conditions may damage the discs usedin the player, or the player itself. Note thataudio amplifiers or high-power receivers, aswell as certain other electronic products, cangenerate significant heat. For that reason, donot place the DVD 50 directly on top of anamplifier, receiver, or other heat source.Always allow at least one inch of free space onall sides of the DVD 50 as well as around otherelectronic products to allow for properventilation.Installation OptionsThe diagrams on pages 14–17 describe thethree basic ways to connect the DVD 50 to yoursystem components. Option #1: Use this setup if all audio andvideo connections from the DVD 50 will godirectly to a television set or video projectorwithout the use of an A/V receiver orsurround processor. Option #2: Use this setup if the video con-nections will go directly to a television set orvideo projector, but the audio connectionswill be made to an A/V receiver or surroundprocessor. Option #3: Use this setup if all audio andvideo connections will be made through anA/V receiver or a surround processor.Important Notes on Installing the DVD 50The following important notes apply to all threeinstallation options: If your television has both standard compos-ite video and S-Video inputs, you only needto use one of the two connections. Wherepossible, we recommend an S-Video connec-tion, due to the higher picture quality. Do not connect any of the video outputs ofthe DVD 50 through a VCR. The use ofMacrovision encoding on most DVD discsmeans that most discs will have a distortedpicture when connections are made througha VCR. Note that the volume level for DVD playbackmay differ from the level for other inputsources to your receiver. This is normal anddoes not indicate a problem with the DVD 50or your receiver. Simply use the volume con-trol on the receiver to set the desired level. Depending on the product and brand, anumber of different descriptions are used tolabel component video connections. You maysee them as Y/Pr/Pb, Y/Cr/Cb or Y/R-Y/B-Y.For the purposes of connecting a DVD player,all of these labels are normally identical. Thebest guide is to connect the componentvideo connections using the green/red/bluecolor coding of the inner rings of the con-nection jacks. If your television is high-definition or “digitalready” television, you may take advantageof the DVD 50’s progressive scan output forthe highest video resolution possible. Makethe component video connections shown oryou may connect the component video jacksdirectly to the component video or HD com-ponent inputs on your TV or video display.Once the connection is made, the progres-sive scan circuitry must be activated bychanging the setup menus as shown onpage 23. Note that progressive scan capabil-ity is not operational with standard analogcomponent video connections. Note that all cables shown for use in theconnection diagrams are optional. Consultyour dealer or installer for information onthe best cables for your specific systemapplication. When the progressive scan output isactivated, there is no output from eitherthe S-Video § or Composite Video ∞jack. When the Component Video Output ¢is used for a standard video signal (that iswith the progressive scan output turned off),there is no output from the S-Video §jack, but the Composite Video Output∞ will function normally. See page 23 formore information on video output settings.Installation and Connections |
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