Harman Kardon AVR 8000 Owners Manual - Page 16

Installation and Connections 2. Connect the analog audio and video outputs of a satellite receiver, cable TV converter or television set or any other video source to the VIdeo 3/Video 4 Input Jacks 31 . 3. Connect the analog audio and video outputs of a DVD or laser disc player to the DVD Inputs f. 4. Connect the digital audio outputs of a DVD player, satellite receiver, cable box or HDTV converter to the appropriate Optical or Coaxial Digital Inputs be&(. 5. Connect the Video Monitor Output 34 jacks on the receiver to the composite or S-Video input of your television monitor or video projector. 6. If your DVD player and monitor both have component video connections, connect the component outputs of the DVD player to the DVD Component Video Inputs ›. Note that even when component video connections are used, the audio connections should still be made to either the analog DVD Inputs f or any of the Optical or Coaxial Digital Input Jacks be. 7. If other devices with component video outputs are available, connect it to the Video 1/ Video 2 Component Video Inputs ‹. The audio connections for this device should be made to either the Video 1/VIdeo 2 Inputs k or any of the Optical or Coaxial Digital Input Jacks be. 8. If the component video inputs are used, connect the Component Video Outputs ¤ to the component video inputs of your TV, projector or display device. 9. If you have a camcorder, video game or other audio/video device that is connected to the AVR on a temporary, rather than permanent, basis, connect the audio, video and digital audio outputs of that device to the Front Panel Inputs &(. A device connected here is selected as the Video 5 input, and the digital inputs must be assigned to the Video 5 input. (See page 20 for more information on input configuration.) Video Connection Notes: • When the component video jacks are used, the on-screen menus are not visible and you must switch to the standard composite or S-Video input on your TV to view them. • The AVR 8000 will accept either standard composite, S-Video or Y/Pr/Pb component video signals. However, it will not convert composite or S signals to component video. • Component or composite video signals may only be viewed in their native formats. System and Power Connections The AVR 8000 is designed for flexible use with multiroom systems, external control components and power amplifiers. Main Room Remote Control Extension If the receiver is placed behind a solid or smoked glass cabinet door, the obstruction may prevent the remote sensor from receiving commands. In this event, an optional remote sensor may be used. Connect the output of the remote sensor to the Remote IR Input i jack. If other components are also prevented from receiving remote commands, only one sensor is needed. Simply use this unit's sensor or a remote eye by running a connection from the Remote IR Output j jack to the Remote IR Input jack on Harman Kardon or other compatible equipment. Multiroom IR Link The remote room IR receiver should be connected to the AVR 8000 via standard coaxial cable. Plug the IR connection cable into the Multizone IR Input h jack on the AVR 8000's rear panel. If other Harman Kardon compatible source equipment is part of the main room installation, the Remote IR Output j jack on the rear panel should be connected to the IR IN jack on source equipment. This will enable the remote room location to control source equipment functions. NOTE: All remotely controlled components must be linked together in a "daisy chain". Connect the IR OUT jack of one unit to the IR IN of the next to establish this chain. Amplifier Trigger Connections If an optional, external audio power amplifier is used, this jack will provide the connection needed to automate the amplifier's turn-on. Connect this jack to the Trigger Input on a compatible amplifier. When this connection is made, the amplifier or any other trigger-controlled device such as a projection screen or automatic blinds will be turned on when the AVR is on, and off when the AVR is off. NOTE: When connecting any device to this jack, make certain that proper connection polarity is maintained and that the total current draw of any device connected does not exceed 500 milliamps. If you are not familiar with this type of connection, we recommend that you consult your dealer or installer for more information. Multiroom Connections The AVR 8000 is equipped with complete multizone capabilities that allow it to send a separate audio/video source to the remote zone from the one selected for use in the main room. To view the video output of the source selected for multizone operation at the remote location, connect the wires connecting to the remote video monitor to the Multizone Output 32 jacks. Depending on the distance from the AVR 8000 to the remote room, two options are available for audio connection: Option 1: Use high-quality, shielded audio interconnect cable from the AVR 8000's location to the remote room. In the remote room, connect the interconnect cable to a stereo power amplifier. The amplifier will be connected to the room's speakers. At the AVR 8000, plug the audio interconnect cables into the Multizone Output 32 jacks on the AVR 8000's rear panel. Option 2: Connect the Multizone Output 32 jacks on the AVR 8000 to the inputs of an optional stereo power amplifier. Run highquality speaker wire from the amplifier to the speakers in the remote room. NOTE: In both options, you may connect an optional IR sensor in the remote room to the AVR 8000 via an appropriate cable. Connect the sensor's cable to the Multizone IR Input h on the AVR 8000 and use the Zone II remote to control the room volume. Alternatively, you may install an optional volume control between the output of the amplifiers and the speakers. AC Power Connections This unit is equipped with three accessory AC outlets. They may be used to power accessory devices, but they should not be used with highcurrent draw equipment such as power amplifiers. The total power draw to each outlet may not exceed 100 watts. 16 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS