Figure 24 – Tape Audio Inputs and Outputs, and Digital Audio Inputs and Outputs
Remember to connect the
output
jacks on your recorder to the Tape
or digital audio
input
jacks on the AVR, and the
input
jacks on your
recorder to the Tape or digital audio
output
jacks on the AVR.
No video connections are made, although if your system has unusual
requirements, you may connect a video device using component video
outputs to the component Video 2 inputs on the receiver, if those jacks
are not in use by another device.
With Harman Kardon’s optional The Bridge, you can listen to audio
stored on your iPod (not included), use your AVR 145 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 145’s. Refer to the
owner’s manual for The Bridge to select the appropriate insert to
match your iPod.
Figure 25 – 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 note above).
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 145’s on-
screen menus and displays.
First, determine what types of video your display is capable of handling.
Remember that component video is preferred, followed by S-video and
then composite video. Ideally, this guided you in selecting the video con-
nections 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 component video for any sources, connect the Component
Video Monitor outputs on the receiver to one set of component video
inputs on your display. Make a note of how these inputs are labeled on
the display.
Figure 26 – Component Video Monitor Outputs
If you used S-video for any sources, or if all of your sources used com-
ponent video, connect the S-video Monitor output on the receiver to an
S-video input on your display. Make a note of how the input is labeled.
If you used composite video for any sources, connect the composite
video Monitor output on the receiver to a composite video input on the
display. Again, make a note of how this input is labeled on the display.
Figure 27 – 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 remember 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 145. 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 145 is turned on.
Figure 28 – Switched AC Accesssory Outlet
Before plugging the AVR 145’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 145 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 towards the top of
the remote.
