MA7100HP | MA9100HP Owner's Manual | rev1.3 20240612 Pg 13 of 45©2024 Harman International | Features, Specifications, and Appearance subject to change without notice.CONNECTING AUDIO/VIDEO INPUTSJBL recommends using pre-built or professionally wired cables.Cables Used for ConnectionsHDMIHDMI In: Enables connections to various digital AV devices. This unit is equipped with HDMI input connectivity for variousHDMI compatible devices such as media players, set-top box, DVD/BD players, game consoles, and more. Connect the HDMIvideo outputs of your source equipment to the corresponding HDMI inputs.HDMI Out: Connect the HDMI output to your TV. When a TV with ARC support is connected, be sure to set “ARC” in the TVmenu to “On”. When a TV with eARC support is connected, the eARC function of this unit is enabled automatically, and thetelevision audio is played back. Keep in mind, it is necessary to connect the Receiver’s HDMI output to the HDMI input on theTV that is labelled as ARC or eARC to use those features.*For 4K TVs we recommend using an HDMI cable labeled “High Speed” and “with Ethernet”.*For 8K TVs we recommend using an HDMI cable labeled “Ultra High Speed”.COAXProvides a digital audio input connection (S/PDIF) using a coaxial digital cable with an RCA-type connector (75-ohmimpedance). This can be used to receive digital audio from a TV that is not compatible with ARC/eARC or HDMI incompatibledevices such as a CD transport.OPTICALProvides a digital audio input connection using a fiber-optical cable with TOSLINK connectors. This can be used to receivedigital audio from a TV that is not compatible with ARC/eARC or HDMI incompatible devices such as a CD transport.