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The

Bridge

INSTALLATION

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With Harman Kardon’s optional The Bridge, you can listen to audio
stored on your iPod (not included), use your AVR 245 remote
control to operate the iPod, and even charge the iPod while it’s
docked in The Bridge.

Simply plug the proprietary cable from The Bridge into the special
The Bridge/DMP connector on the rear of the AVR 245. See Figure 30.
Refer to the owner’s manual for The Bridge to select the appropriate
insert to match your iPod.

Figure 30 – The Bridge/DMP Connector

Step Five – Connect Video Display

Only video connections should be made between the receiver and your
video display (TV), unless your TV is the source for your television pro-
gramming (see Video 3 Source on page 23).

You will need to make a video connection for each type of video used
for your sources. In addition, even if you didn’t use S-video or compos-
ite video for any of your sources, you will still need to use one of these
two video monitor connections in order to view the AVR 245’s on-
screen menus and displays.

First, determine what types of video your display is capable of handling.
Remember that HDMI is preferred, followed by component video, S-
video and then composite video. Ideally, this guided you in selecting the
video connections for your sources.

Next, note which types of video connections you used for your source
devices. Make sure you didn’t use a better type of video connection for
a source than your video display can handle. If so, you will need to dis-
connect the source and use a video connection that’s compatible with
your display.

If you used an HDMI video connection for any of your sources, then
connect the HDMI Output on the AVR to an HDMI input on your video
display. See Figure 31. As mentioned previously, you will need to make
a separate digital audio connection from each source device to the
AVR 245, and you will also need to consult the owner’s guide for your
television to learn the proper procedure for disabling or muting the audio.

Figure 31 – HDMI Output

If you used component video for any sources, connect the Component
Video Monitor outputs on the receiver to one set of component video
inputs on your display. See Figure 32. Make a note of how these inputs
are labeled on the display.

Figure 32 – Component Video Monitor Outputs

If you used S-video for any sources, or if all of your sources used HDMI
or component video, connect the S-video Monitor output on the receiver
to an S-video input on your display. See Figure 33. Make a note of how
the input is labeled.

If you used composite video for any sources, but not component video
or S-video, connect the composite video Monitor output on the receiver
to a composite video input on the display. See Figure 33. Again, make
a note of how this input is labeled on the display.

Figure 33 – S-Video and Composite Video Monitor Outputs

Consult the manual for your TV to make sure you understand how to
select each video input. As you play different source devices that use
different types of video connections, you will need to select the correct
video input on your video display.

Step Six – Plug in AC Power

Having made all of your wiring connections, it is now time to plug each
component’s AC power cord into a working outlet.

You may plug one device into the AC Switched Accessory Outlet on the
rear of the AVR 245. See Figure 34. Make sure this device draws no
more than 50 watts. The device should have its mechanical or master
power switch turned on, and it will power on any time the AVR 245 is
turned on.

Figure 34 – Switched AC Accessory Outlet

Before plugging the AVR 245’s AC Power Cord into an electrical outlet,
make sure that the Master Power Switch on the front panel is popped
out so that the word OFF appears on its top. Gently press the button to
turn the switch off. This will prevent the possibility of damaging the AVR
in case of a transient power surge.

Step Seven – Insert Batteries in Remote

The AVR 245 remote control uses three AAA batteries, which are
included.

To remove the battery cover located on the back of the remote,
firmly press the ridged depression and slide the cover toward the top
of the remote.

Insert the batteries, as shown in Figure 35, making sure to observe
the correct polarity.

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