6 REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONSRear-Panel Connections¡™£¢∞§Digital OutputAudio OutputsRemote Control InputRemote Control OutputAC Power CordCoaxial and Optical Digital Inputs¡ Digital Output: Connect this jack to thecoaxial digital input of an external digital-to-ana-log converter for direct access to the digital signalsof the CD player or the external digital audiosource. DO NOT connect this jack to the standardaudio inputs of any device.™ Audio Outputs: Connect these jacks to theCD audio inputs of your receiver, surroundprocessor or preamplifier.£ Remote Control Input:Connect the output of a remote infrared sensoror the remote control output of another compati-ble Harman Kardon product. This will enable theremote control system to operate even when thefront panel Remote Sensor 3 is blocked.It will also allow use of the CD player withoptional, external control systems.¢ Remote Control Output: Connect thisjack to the input of another compatibleHarman Kardon remote controlled device tohave the remote sensor on the CD player pro-vide signals to other products.∞ AC Power Cord: Connect this plug to anAC outlet. If the outlet is switch controlled, makecertain that the switch is in the ON position.§ Coaxial and Optical Digital Inputs:Connect these jacks to the coaxial or opticaldigital output of an external audio source. Thiswill enable you to have the digital-to-analogconversion of that source done by the high-grade audiophile digital-to-analog convertors inthe HD 970 rather than the (older ones) in theexternal source, for better audio quality.