Harman Kardon AVR-147 Home Theater Receiver - Rear View with Accessories

Pictured on this page is a complete photo view of the rear panel of the AVR147. For a more detailed illustration an excellent full-color illustration from the user manual (used with permission from my previous review of the AVR-147) of the rear panel with the all the connections clearly labeled.

Here is a summary of the major rear panel connections viewed in this photo:

1. Audio inputs: 6 Stereo Analog, 3 (2Rear/1 Front) Digital Optical, 3 ( 2 Rear/1 Front)Digital Coaxial. 2 Digital Audio outputs.

2. 6 additional input jacks for direct multi-channel input. Can be used for accessing SACD, DVD-Audio, or external decoder.

3. Video Inputs: 2 HDMI, 2 Component, 4 S-video, 4 Composite.

4. Video Outputs: 1 HDMI, 1 HD-Component, 1 S-Video ( 1 Monitor, 1 for VCR or DVD Recording), 2 Composite (1 Monitor, 1 for VCR or DVD Recording).

5. Dedicated output for Powered Subwoofer. Bass management function provided via onscreen menu operation.

6. XM-Satellite Radio Connection (antenna and subscription required).

7. iPod Connection - optional iPod Docking Station (The Bridge) is required.

8. Speaker connections available for Front, Center, and Surround Speakers.