Harman Kardon AVR 8000 Owner's Manual

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16 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONSInstallation and Connections2. Connect the analog audio and video outputsof a satellite receiver, cable TV converter ortelevision set or any other video source to theVIdeo 3/Video 4 Input Jacks .3. Connect the analog audio and video out-puts of a DVD or laser disc player to the DVDInputs f.4. Connect the digital audio outputs of a DVDplayer, satellite receiver, cable box or HDTV con-verter to the appropriate Optical or CoaxialDigital Inputs be&(.5. Connect the Video Monitor Outputjacks on the receiver to the composite orS-Video input of your television monitor orvideo projector.6. If your DVD player and monitor both havecomponent video connections, connect thecomponent outputs of the DVD player to theDVD Component Video Inputs ›. Notethat even when component video connectionsare used, the audio connections should still bemade to either the analog DVD Inputs f orany of the Optical or Coaxial Digital InputJacks be.7. If other devices with component video out-puts are available, connect it to the Video 1/Video 2 Component Video Inputs ‹. Theaudio connections for this device should bemade to either the Video 1/VIdeo 2 Inputsk or any of the Optical or Coaxial DigitalInput Jacks be.8. If the component video inputs are used, con-nect the Component Video Outputs ¤ tothe component video inputs of your TV, projec-tor or display device.9. If you have a camcorder, video game or otheraudio/video device that is connected to the AVRon a temporary, rather than permanent, basis,connect the audio, video and digital audio out-puts of that device to the Front Panel Inputs&(. A device connected here is selectedas the Video 5 input, and the digital inputsmust be assigned to the Video 5 input. (Seepage 20 for more information on input configu-ration.)Video Connection Notes:• When the component video jacks are used,the on-screen menus are not visible and youmust switch to the standard composite orS-Video input on your TV to view them.• The AVR 8000 will accept either standardcomposite, S-Video or Y/Pr/Pb componentvideo signals. However, it will not convertcomposite or S signals to component video.• Component or composite video signals mayonly be viewed in their native formats.System and Power ConnectionsThe AVR 8000 is designed for flexible use withmultiroom systems, external control compo-nents and power amplifiers.Main Room Remote Control ExtensionIf the receiver is placed behind a solid orsmoked glass cabinet door, the obstruction mayprevent the remote sensor from receiving com-mands. In this event, an optional remote sensormay be used. Connect the output of the remotesensor to the Remote IR Input i jack.If other components are also prevented fromreceiving remote commands, only one sensor isneeded. Simply use this unit’s sensor or aremote eye by running a connection from theRemote IR Output j jack to the Remote IRInput jack on Harman Kardon or other compati-ble equipment.Multiroom IR LinkThe remote room IR receiver should be connectedto the AVR 8000 via standard coaxial cable. Plugthe IR connection cable into the Multizone IRInput h jack on the AVR 8000’s rear panel.If other Harman Kardon compatible sourceequipment is part of the main room installation,the Remote IR Output j jack on the rearpanel should be connected to the IR IN jack onsource equipment. This will enable the remoteroom location to control source equipmentfunctions.NOTE: All remotely controlled componentsmust be linked together in a “daisy chain.”Connect the IR OUT jack of one unit to theIR IN of the next to establish this chain.Amplifier Trigger ConnectionsIf an optional, external audio power amplifier isused, this jack will provide the connectionneeded to automate the amplifier’s turn-on.Connect this jack to the Trigger Input on a com-patible amplifier. When this connection is made,the amplifier or any other trigger-controlleddevice such as a projection screen or automaticblinds will be turned on when the AVR is on,and off when the AVR is off.NOTE: When connecting any device to thisjack, make certain that proper connectionpolarity is maintained and that the total currentdraw of any device connected does not exceed500 milliamps. If you are not familiar with thistype of connection, we recommend that youconsult your dealer or installer for moreinformation.Multiroom ConnectionsThe AVR 8000 is equipped with completemultizone capabilities that allow it to senda separate audio/video source to the remotezone from the one selected for use in themain room.To view the video output of the source selectedfor multizone operation at the remote loca-tion, connect the wires connecting to theremote video monitor to the MultizoneOutput jacks.Depending on the distance from the AVR8000 to the remote room, two options areavailable for audio connection:Option 1: Use high-quality, shielded audiointerconnect cable from the AVR 8000’s loca-tion to the remote room. In the remote room,connect the interconnect cable to a stereopower amplifier. The amplifier will be connectedto the room’s speakers. At the AVR 8000,plug the audio interconnect cables intothe Multizone Output jacks on theAVR 8000’s rear panel.Option 2: Connect the Multizone Outputjacks on the AVR 8000 to the inputs ofan optional stereo power amplifier. Run high-quality speaker wire from the amplifier to thespeakers in the remote room.NOTE: In both options, you may connect anoptional IR sensor in the remote room to theAVR 8000 via an appropriate cable. Connectthe sensor’s cable to the Multizone IR Inputh on the AVR 8000 and use the Zone IIremote to control the room volume. Alter-natively, you may install an optional volumecontrol between the output of the amplifiersand the speakers.AC Power ConnectionsThis unit is equipped with three accessory ACoutlets. They may be used to power accessorydevices, but they should not be used with high-current draw equipment such as power ampli-fiers. The total power draw to each outlet maynot exceed 100 watts.3232323431