16 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS
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 .
3. Connect the analog audio and video out-
puts 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 con-
verter to the appropriate
Optical or Coaxial
Digital Inputs
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5. Connect the
Video Monitor Output
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 out-
puts 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, con-
nect the
Component Video Outputs ¤ to
the component video inputs of your TV, projec-
tor 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 out-
puts 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 configu-
ration.)
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 compo-
nents 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 com-
mands. 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 compati-
ble 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 com-
patible 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 loca-
tion, connect the wires connecting to the
remote video monitor to the
Multizone
Output
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 loca-
tion 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 jacks on the
AVR 8000’s rear panel.
Option 2: Connect the Multizone Output
jacks on the AVR 8000 to the inputs of
an optional stereo power amplifier. Run high-
quality 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. Alter-
natively, 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 high-
current draw equipment such as power ampli-
fiers. The total power draw to each outlet may
not exceed 100 watts.
