Harman Kardon AVR 247, Service Manual

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INSTALLATION
We recommend connecting your various sources using the connections
shown in Table 2 in order to simplify programming your receiver
and remote control. However, you may connect any device to any
source input.
NOTE: The AVR 247 is equipped with a total of six digital audio
inputs, not including the HDMI inputs: four on the rear panel
(Coaxial 1 and 2, Optical 1 and 2) and two on the front panel
(Coaxial 3 and Optical 3). However, there are a total of nine
sources that may be connected to devices that have digital
audio outputs. We recommend certain digital audio connections
simply because, as reflected in Table A1 of the Appendix, those
digital audio inputs are assigned to those sources by default at
the factory. But any digital audio input (except HDMI) may be
reassigned to any source. Since you may not be using all nine
source inputs, you may reassign a digital audio input that is
recommended for a source you aren’t using to another device.
Table 2 is a guide; you may need to make adjustments to fit
your system.
Video 1 Source
Since this source includes audio and video recording output jacks, it is
best suited to a video recorder, such as your VCR or DVR/PVR.
Referring to Table 2, connect your recorder to the Video 1 Analog Audio
inputs and outputs
and to any available coaxial or optical digital audio
input (and corresponding digital audio output). See Figure 20. Use either
the Video 1 S-video or composite video input and output if you wish to
make recordings. If you don’t plan on recording, you may use the
Component Video 2 inputs.
Figure 20 – Video 1 A/V Inputs and Outputs, and Digital Audio Inputs and Outputs
Remember to connect the audio and video output jacks on your
recorder to the Video 1 or digital audio input jacks on the AVR, and the
audio and video input jacks on your recorder to the Video 1 or digital
audio output jacks on the AVR.
NOTE: It isn’t possible to make recordings using HDMI or compo-
nent video connections. Keep this in mind as you connect other
source devices that you may wish to make recordings from.
Video 2 Source
The Video 2 source is used only for playback. The AVR 247 remote
control is programmed to operate many brands and models of cable
and satellite television devices, and we recommend connecting your
cable or satellite set-top box to this source.
Referring to Table 2, connect your set-top box to the Video 2 Analog
Audio inputs
and to the Optical 1 Digital Audio input. If possible, use
the Component Video 3 inputs. Otherwise, connect the set-top box’s
S-video or composite video output to the matching Video 2 video input.
See Figure 21.
Figure 21 – Video 2 A/V, Digital Audio and Component Video Inputs
Video 3 Source
The Video 3 source is used only for playback. The remote control
is programmed to operate a TV, but you may connect any audio/video
source device to the Video 3 inputs and use the device’s own remote
to control it.
If you receive your television programming using your TV with an antenna
or direct cable connection, connect the analog audio outputs (if available
on your TV) to the Video 3 Analog Audio inputs. See Figure 22.
Do not
connect any video output on the television set to any video input on the
receiver. See Step Five for information on connecting the receiver’s
video monitor outputs to the TV.
NOTE: You may connect any video source other than a display
device to the Video 3 S-video or composite video inputs.
Figure 22 – Video 3 A/V Inputs
Video 4 Source
The Video 4 source is used only for playback. It is also generally
reserved for components that are only temporarily connected to the
receiver, such as cameras and game consoles. When not in use, you
may place the supplied covers over the front-panel Video 4 jacks for a
cleaner appearance. Simply snap the covers in place. When you wish to
use the jacks, gently press on the left side of each cover to pivot it out
for removal.
Referring to Table 2, connect your camera or game console to the
Video 4 Analog Audio inputs
and to either the Coaxial 3 or Optical 3
digital audio input. Connect the component’s S-video or composite
video output to the matching Video 4 video input. See Figure 23.
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