Harman-Kardon AVR 160 - Manual (Page 19)

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GETTING STARTED
Installing the AVR 160 and connecting it to the other system components
can be complex. To simplify installation, it is suggested that you design your
system before you begin connecting wires and cables.
Although the rear-panel jacks allow for a variety of audio and video
connections to other components, the AVR’s software organizes the
connections into 6 conventional sources: DVD (Blu-ray Disc player or DVD
player), CD, Tape (audio recorder), Video 1 (VCR), Video 2 (Cable/Sat) and
Video 3 (TV). Each of these sources uses dedicated analog audio inputs, and
the DVD and Video 1/2/3 sources also use dedicated composite video inputs.
The AVR 160 also features six digital audio inputs (two each coaxial and
optical on the rear panel, and one of each type on the front panel). The digital
audio inputs, which offer improved performance when available on the
source device, may be assigned to any source, as explained in the Initial Setup
section.
The two component video inputs offer improved video performance when
available on the source device and video display, and may also be assigned to
any source.
The 6-/8-Channel Analog Audio Inputs are selected as a separate source, but
may only be used with one of the two component video inputs.
For superior audio and video performance, the AVR 160 is equipped with
three dedicated HDMI inputs, which may be used with any type of source
device that has an HDMI output. The HDMI inputs may be used with an analog
or digital audio input or one of the component video inputs. This flexibility
facilitates using the AVR with sources that do not output multichannel audio
through their HDMI outputs.
Table A1 in the appendix indicates the default device types for each source,
and the default audio/video connection assignments. If the defaults suit
your system, then connect your devices to the audio/video inputs shown.
Otherwise, design your system as explained below.
Best video connection type for your system 1. : Examine the
video inputs on your TV or video display. Write down the best available
video connection type here: ____________.
The options, in order of preference, are: HDMI, DVI (must be HDCP-
compliant), component video or composite video. This is the “system-
best” video connection for your system.
Decide which source will be used for each device 2. : Match up
to 6 devices to the 6 conventional sources listed in the Table 2 worksheet
below. Any source device with compatible output connectors may be
connected to any source inputs on the AVR. Matching the source devices
to the named sources simplifies setup and programming the remote
control. It is recommended that you match source devices as follows:
DVD • : DVD, VCR/PVR/DMC, Cable/Satellite
VIDEO 1 • : VCR, PVR (such as TiVo), DVD recorder
VIDEO 2 • : Cable or satellite set-top box
VIDEO 3 • : TV (video display) or HDTV set-top box
CD • : CD player
TAPE • : Cassette deck or audio recorder (remote may only operate
Harman Kardon cassette decks)
HDMI 1
• : Blu-ray Disc player or DVD player (remote may only operate
Harman Kardon Blu-ray Disc players, or many brands of DVD players)
HDMI 2 or 3
• : Any device equipped with an HDMI output; the device
type is selected from one of the other options while programming the
remote
AUX
• : Portable audio player (remote is not programmable to operate
this device)
Best video connection for each source 3. : Examine each source device
and write down the best available type of video connection, but not
better than the system-best connection. Leave blank audio-only sources,
such as a CD player.
Best audio connection for each source
4. : For each source device,
write down the best available type of audio connection. See the note
below, and if the HDMI connection may be used for audio, it is the best
option. The other options, in order of preference, are: optical digital
audio, coaxial digital audio, 2-channel analog audio.
If you select an HDMI input, that becomes the AVR source for the device.
If you select a 2-channel analog audio input, that input becomes the AVR
source. The digital audio inputs will be assigned to a source during Initial
Setup.
table 2 – Source assignment Worksheet
Source Device Type
Best Video
Connection (HDMI,
DVI, Component,
Composite)
Video Input
Assigned
Best Audio
Connection (HDMI,
Optical, Coaxial,
2-Ch Analog) Audio Input
Assigned (may be
one digital plus one
or more analog)
Analog Audio Input
for Recording
Video 1 VCR
Video 2 Cable or Sat
Video 3 TV
DVD DVD
CD CD
Tape Cassette deck
AUX Portable player
HDMI 1 Blu-ray Disc or DVD
HDMI 2
HDMI 3
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