Harman-Kardon AVR 145 - Manual (Page 9)

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REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS
AM and FM Antenna Terminals: Connect the included AM and
FM antennas to their respective terminals for radio reception.
Front, Center and Surround Speaker Outputs: Use two-con-
ductor speaker wire to connect each set of terminals to the correct
speaker. Remember to observe the correct polarity (positive and nega-
tive connections). Always connect the positive lead to the colored termi-
nal on the receiver and the red terminal on the speaker. Connect the
negative lead to the black terminal on both the receiver and the speaker.
See the Connections section for more information on connecting your
speakers.
Subwoofer Output: If you have a powered subwoofer, connect it to
this jack.
Video 1, Video 2 and DVD Audio/Video Inputs: These jacks
may be used to connect your video-capable source components (e.g.,
VCR, DVD player, cable TV box) to the receiver. Remember to use only
one type of video connection for each source. See the Connections
section for more information on audio and video connection options for
each source component.
Video 1 Audio/Video Outputs: These jacks may be used to con-
nect your VCR or another recorder.
Composite and S-Video Monitor Outputs: If some of your
sources use composite or S-video connections, then you will need to
connect one or both of these monitor outputs to the corresponding
inputs on your television or video display in order to view the sources.
CD and Tape Audio Inputs: These jacks may be used to connect
your audio-only source components (e.g., CD player, tape deck). Do not
connect a turntable to these jacks unless you are using the turntable
with a phono preamp.
Tape Outputs: These jacks may be used to connect your CDR or
another audio-only recorder.
Coaxial and Optical Digital Audio Inputs: If your source has
a compatible digital audio output, connect it to one of these jacks for
improved audio performance. Remember to use only one type of digital
audio connection for each source.
Coaxial and Optical Digital Audio Outputs: If your source is
also an audio recorder, you may connect a compatible digital audio out-
put to the recorder’s input for improved recording quality.
The Bridge/DMP Input: Connect the optional Harman Kardon
to this input for use with your iPod (not included). Make
sure the receiver is turned off (in Standby mode) when connecting
The Bridge.
6-Channel Inputs: Connect the analog audio outputs of a DVD-
Audio, SACD ™ , Blu-ray Disc ™ or HD-DVD ™ player (or any other external
decoder) to these jacks to enjoy these proprietary formats.
Component Video Inputs: If both your video source (e.g., DVD
player or HDTV tuner) and your television or video display have analog
component video (Y/Pb/Pr) capability, then you may connect the com-
ponent video outputs of your source to one of the two component video
inputs. Do not make any other video connections to that source.
Component Video Monitor Outputs: If you are using one or
both of the Component Video Inputs and your television or video display
is component-video-capable, you may connect these jacks to the corre-
sponding inputs on your video display. You will also need to connect the
composite and/or S-video monitor outputs to your video display if some
of your sources use those types of video connections.
RS-232 Serial Port: This specialized connector may be used with
your personal computer in case Harman Kardon offers a software
upgrade for the receiver at some time in the future.
RS-232 Mode: Leave this switch popped out in the Operate position
unless the AVR 145 is being upgraded.
RS-232 Reset: This switch is only used during a software upgrade.
A standard processor reset is performed by pressing and holding the
front-panel Tone button.
Switched AC Accessory Outlet: You may plug the AC power
cord of one source device into this outlet, and it will turn on whenever
you turn on the receiver. Do not use a source that consumes more than
50 watts of power.
AC Power Cord: After you have made all other connections, plug the
AC power cord into an unswitched outlet.
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