Analog Audio; Video Connections; Digital Video; Analog Video - Harman Kardon AVR 1600 Owner's Manual

CONNECTIONS
NOTE: Some DVD-Audio, SACD, Blu-ray Disc and HD-DVD
players only output multichannel audio through their multi-
channel analog outputs. Make a separate analog audio con-
nection in addition to the HDMI connection, which is still used
for video and to listen to Dolby Digital, DTS or PCM materials
that may be stored on the disc.
The AVR 1600 converts analog video signals to the HDMI format,
including its on-screen menus, upscaling to high-definition 1080p
resolution.
The HDMI connector is shaped for easy plug-in (see Figure 4). If
your video display has a DVI input and is HDCP-compliant, use an
HDMI-to-DVI adapter (not included). A separate audio connection
is required. HDMI cable runs are limited to about 10 feet.
Figure 4 – HDMI Connection
If your video display or source device is not HDMI-capable, use one
of the analog video connections (composite or component video)
and a separate audio connection.
Coaxial digital audio jacks are usually color-coded in orange.
Although they look similar to analog jacks, you should not connect
coaxial digital audio outputs to analog inputs or vice versa. See
Figure 5.
Coaxial digital
audio cable
Figure 5 – Coaxial Digital Audio
Optical digital audio connectors are normally covered by a shutter
to protect them from dust. The shutter opens as the cable is inserted.
Input connectors are color-coded using a black shutter, while outputs
use a gray shutter. See Figure 6.
Optical digital
audio cable
Figure 6 – Optical Digital Audio

Analog Audio

Analog connections require two cables, one for the left channel
(white) and one for the right channel (red). These two cables are
often attached to each other. See Figure 7.
For sources that are capable of both digital and analog audio, you
may make both connections.
You may only record materials from DVDs or other copy-protected
sources using analog connections. Remember to comply with all copy-
right laws, if you choose to make a copy for your own personal use.
Analog audio
cable (RCA)
Figure 7 – Analog Audio
The 6-/8-Channel Inputs are multichannel analog connections that
are used with high-definition sources that decode the copy-protected
digital content, such as some DVD-Audio, SACD, Blu-ray Disc and
HD-DVD players. See Figure 8. The multichannel analog audio con-
nection is not required for players compliant with HDMI version 1.1
or better, or that output linear PCM signals via an HDMI connection.
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Consult the owner's guide for your disc player for more information,
and see page 30.
Multichannel
analog audio
cable (RCA)
Figure 8 – Multichannel Analog Audio
The AVR 1600 has an Auxiliary Audio Input on the rear panel in the
form of a stereo 1/8" mini jack. Connect the headphone output of
any audio source, such as an MP3 player or portable CD player, to
the Auxiliary Audio Input. See Figure 9.
Figure 9 – Auxiliary Audio Input

Video Connections

Many sources output both audio and video signals (e.g., Blu-ray
Disc or DVD player, cable television box, HDTV tuner, satellite box,
VCR, DVR). In addition to the audio connection, make one type of
Coaxial
video connection for each of these sources (only one at a time for
any source).

Digital Video

If you have already connected a source device to one of the HDMI
inputs, you have automatically made a video connection, as the
HDMI signal includes both digital audio and video components.
Optical

Analog Video

There are two types of analog video connections used on the
AVR 1600: composite video and component video.
Composite video is the basic connection most commonly available.
The jack is usually color-coded yellow, and looks like an analog
audio jack. Do not plug a composite video cable into an analog
or coaxial digital audio jack, or vice versa. Both the chrominance
(color) and luminance (intensity) components of the video signal
are transmitted using a single cable. See Figure 10.
Composite
video cable
Figure 10 – Composite Video
Component video separates the video signal into three compo-
nents – one luminance ("Y") and two sub-sampled color signals
L
("Pb" and "Pr") – that are transmitted using three separate cables.
R See Figure 11.
Component
video cable
Figure 11 – Component Video
Front Surround Center
White Blue Green
Subwoofer
Red Gray Purple
Green
Y
Blue
Pb
Red
Pr