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INSTALLATION
Composite/S-Video: If the best video connection common to both
the set-top box and the TV is either S-video or composite video, follow
these steps (see Figure 28):
• Connect the set-top’s S-video or composite video output (use one
connection only) to the corresponding Video 2 Input on the AVR.
• Connect the set-top’s optical digital audio output to the Optical 1 Input
on the AVR (if available). For fully analog set-top boxes, connect the
box’s analog audio outputs to the AVR’s Video 2 Audio Inputs.
Figure 28 – Connecting a Set-Top Box
Connect a CD Player or Any Audio-Only Device
If the CD player or other component has a digital audio output, connect
it to any available digital audio input on the AVR. If not, connect the CD
player’s left and right analog audio outputs to the CD Audio Inputs. No
video connection is required, but the AVR will display the last-selected
analog video source when the CD source is selected. See Figure 29.
Figure 29 – Connecting a CD Player
NOTE: A turntable may only be connected to the AVR if it is
equipped with an internal phono preamp, or if you supply an
external phono preamp, available at some audio specialty stores
or through the Harman Kardon Parts Dept. You may then
connect it to any set of analog audio inputs.
Connect a Tape Deck or Any Audio-Only Recorder
If the recorder has digital audio inputs and outputs, connect either its
coaxial or optical digital audio output (not both) to the corresponding
available input on the AVR, and connect the AVR’s Coaxial Digital Audio
Output to the recorder’s coaxial digital audio input.
To make analog audio recordings, connect the recorder’s left and right
analog audio outputs to the Tape Inputs on the AVR, and the recorder’s
analog audio inputs to the AVR’s Tape Outputs.
No video connection is required, although the AVR will display the last-
selected analog video source when the Tape source is selected. See
Figure 30.
Figure 30 – Connecting an Audio Recorder
Connect a Portable Audio Player
For audio-only playback from a portable CD player, cassette deck, MP3
player or other device equipped with a 1/8-inch headphone jack, use
a stereo 1/8-inch mini-plug interconnect (not included) to connect the
device’s headphone jack to the AUX Input on the AVR. Use the device’s
own controls to operate it. See Figure 31.
Figure 31 – Connecting a Portable Audio Player
Alternatively, use an interconnect with a stereo 1/8-inch mini-plug at
one end and two RCA plugs at the other end to connect the player to
the Video 3 Audio Inputs on the AVR’s front panel (see Figure 32).
Connecting a Game Console, Camera or Other Device
If a device will only be connected temporarily, you may use the Video 3
Inputs on the front panel. When not in use, place the supplied covers
over the Video 3 jacks for a cleaner appearance by snapping the covers
in place. To remove the covers, gently press on the left side of each
cover so that it pivots out.
Video Components: Install video components, e.g., game consoles
and camcorders, as follows (see Figure 32):
• Connect the component’s S-video or composite video output (use
only one connection) to the corresponding Video 3 Input on the AVR.
• Connect the component’s optical or coaxial digital audio output to
either the Optical 3 or Coaxial 3 Input on the front panel (if available).
For fully analog devices, connect the device’s analog audio outputs to
the AVR’s Video 3 Audio Inputs.
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