20AVR Making ConnectionsConnect IR Equipmentthe AVr is equipped with a remote Ir Input connector that lets you remotely control theAVr in a variety of situations:when you place the AVr inside a cabinet or facing away from the listener, connect•an external Ir receiver, such as the optional harman kardon he 1000, to the AVr’sIr In jack.AVr Ir In Jackexternal IrreceiverAVr and Source devicesInstalled Inside of cabinetIf you install a multizone system (AVr 1710/AVr 171 only), connect an Ir control•device to the zone 2 Ir In connector for remote-room control of the multizonesystem, source devices and volume in the remote zone.external Ir receiverZone 2Main Roomzone 2 SpeakersAVrIf a source device is shared with the main listening area, any control commands issuedto that source will also affect the main room.Connect the Trigger OutputIf your system has equipment that can be controlled by a dc trigger signal, connect it tothe AVr’s trigger out connector with a mono 1/8-inch (3.5mm) mini-plug interconnectcable. the AVr will supply a 12V dc (100mA) trigger signal at this connection wheneverit is powered on.AVrdevice withtrigger In connectorMono 1/8-inch (3.5mm)Mini-plug Interconnect(not supplied)Connect to AC PowerAVR 171/AVR 161:connect the supplied Ac power cord to the AVr’s Ac Input connector and then to aworking, non-switched Ac power outlet.Ac poweroutletAVrAc Inputconnectorpower cord (supplied)AVR 1710/AVR 1610:connect the AVr’s power cord to a working, non-switched Ac power outlet.AVRPower CordAC PowerOutlet