Harman Kardon AVR 7200 Owner's Manual

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16 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONSINSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS3. Connect the analog audio and video outputs of aDVD or laser disc player to the DVD Inputs .4. Connect the digital audio outputs of a DVD player,satellite receiver, cable box or HDTV converter tothe appropriate Optical or Coaxial Digital Inputsj &(.5. Connect the Video Monitor Output d jacks onthe receiver to the composite or S-Video input ofyour television monitor or video projector.6. If your DVD player and monitor both have compo-nent video connections, connect the componentoutputs of the DVD player to the DVD ComponentVideo Inputs fi. Even when component videoconnections are used, the audio connections shouldstill be made to either the analog DVD AudioInputs ¤ or any of the Optical or Coaxial DigitalInput Jacks j .7. If another device with component video outputs isavailable, connect it to the Video 2 ComponentVideo Inputs fl. The audio connections for thisdevice should be made to either the Video 2Inputs ª or any of the Optical or Coaxial DigitalInput Jacks &(j .8. If the component video inputs are used, connectthe Component Video Monitor Outputs ‡ tothe component video inputs of your TV, projector ordisplay device.9. If you have a camcorder, video game or otheraudio/video device that is connected to the AVR ona temporary, rather than permanent, basis, connectthe audio, video and digital audio outputs of thatdevice to the Front-Panel Inputs &(Ó. Adevice connected here is selected as the Video 4input, and the digital inputs must be assigned to theVideo 4 input. (See page 19 for more informationon input configuration.)Video Connection Notes:• When the component video jacks are used, the on-screen menus are not visible and you must switchto the standard composite or S-Video input on yourTV to view them.• The AVR 7200 will accept either standard compos-ite, S-Video or Y/Pr/Pb component video signals.However, it will not convert composite or S signalsto component video.• Component or composite video signals may only beviewed in their native formats.System and Power ConnectionsThe AVR 7200 is designed for flexible use with multi-room systems, external control components andpower amplifiers.Main Room Remote Control ExtensionIf the receiver is placed behind a solid or smokedglass cabinet door, the obstruction may prevent theremote sensor from receiving commands. In thisevent, an optional remote sensor may be used.Connect the output of the remote sensor to theRemote IR Input § jack.If other components are also prevented from receivingremote commands, only one sensor is needed. Simplyuse this unit’s sensor or a remote eye by running aconnection from the Remote IR Output ∞ jack tothe Remote IR Input jack on Harman Kardon or othercompatible equipment.Multiroom IR LinkThe remote room IR receiver should be connected tothe AVR 7200 via standard coaxial cable. Plug the IRconnection cable into the Multiroom IR Input ¶ jackon the AVR 7200’s rear panel.If other Harman Kardon compatible source equipmentis part of the main room installation, the Remote IROutput ∞ jack on the rear panel should be connectedto the IR IN jack on source equipment. This will enablethe remote room location to control source equipmentfunctions.NOTE: All remotely controlled components must belinked together in a “daisy chain.” Connect the IR OUTjack of one unit to the IR IN of the next to establishthis chain.Multiroom ConnectionsThe AVR 7200 is equipped with multizone capabilitiesthat allow it to send a separate audio source to theremote zone from the one selected for use in themain room.Depending on your system’s requirement, threeoptions are available for audio connection:Option 1: Use high-quality, shielded audio intercon-nect cable from the AVR 7200’s location to theremote room. In the remote room, connect the inter-connect cable to a stereo power amplifier. The amplifierwill be connected to the room’s speakers. At theAVR 7200, plug the audio interconnect cables into theMultiroom Audio Output g jacks on the AVR 7200’srear panel.Option 2: Connect the Multiroom Audio Output gjacks on the AVR 7200 to the inputs of an optionalstereo power amplifier. Run high-quality speaker wirefrom the amplifier to the speakers in the remote room.Option 3: Taking advantage of the AVR 7200’s built-in seven-channel amplifier, it is possible to use two ofthe amplifier channels to power speakers in the remoteroom. When using this option you will not be able touse the full 7.1-channel capabilities of the AVR 7200in the main listening room, but you will be able toadd another listening room without additional externalpower amplifiers. To use the internal amplifiers topower a remote zone, connect the speakers forthe remote room location to the Surround Back/Multiroom Speaker Outputs ¡. Before using theremote room, you will need to configure the amplifiersfor surround operation by changing a setting in theAdvanced Select menu, following the instructionsshown on page 34.NOTE: For all options, you may connect an optional IRsensor in the remote room to the AVR 7200 via anappropriate cable. Connect the sensor’s cable to theMultiroom IR Input ¶ on the AVR 7200 and usethe Zone II remote to control the room volume. Alter-natively, you may install an optional volume controlbetween the output of the amplifiers and the speakers.A-BUS Installation ConnectionsThe AVR 7200 is among the very few receivers avail-able today that offers built-in A-BUS Ready® opera-tion. When used with an optional A-BUS keypad orcontrol module, you have all the benefits of remotezone operation without the need for an external poweramplifier.To use the AVR 7200 with an approved A-BUS prod-uct, simply connect the keypad or module that is inthe remote room to the AVR 7200 using standard“Category 5” wiring that is properly rated for the in-wall use specific to the installation. Terminate thewiring at the receiver end to a standard RJ-45 jackin compliance with the instructions furnished with theA-BUS module.No further installation or adjustment is needed, as theA-BUS connector on the AVR 7200 routes the signalsin and out of the keypad to their proper destination forpower, signal source and control. The output fed to theA-BUS jack is determined by the AVR 7200’s multi-room system, and the menus may be used as is.RS-232 ConnectionsThe AVR 7200 features an RS-232 serial portconnection that may be used to control the unit viaoptional compatible, external keypads or control sys-tems. The physical connection to the AVR 7200 fromthe control device is a standard D-9 connection, butto ensure compatible and proper operation, specificsoftware commands and pin wiring schemes arerequired. Due to the complexity of RS-232connections, they must be made only by trainedinstallers familiar with their use. To obtain additionalinformation on the use of the AVR 7200 with RS-232control, please contact Harman Kardon’s customerservice department or consult our Web site atwww.harmankardon.com.32323212