System And Power Connections - Harman Kardon AVR 7200 Owner's Manual

INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS
3. Connect the analog audio and video outputs of a
DVD 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 to
the appropriate Optical or Coaxial Digital Inputs
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5. Connect the Video Monitor Output d 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 compo-
nent video connections, connect the component
outputs of the DVD player to the DVD Component
Video Inputs fi. Even when component video
connections are used, the audio connections should
still be made to either the analog DVD Audio
Inputs ¤ or any of the Optical or Coaxial Digital
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7. If another device with component video outputs is
available, connect it to the Video 2 Component
Video Inputs fl. The audio connections for this
device should be made to either the Video 2
Inputs ª or any of the Optical or Coaxial Digital
Input Jacks &(j
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8. If the component video inputs are used, connect
the Component Video Monitor Outputs ‡ to
the component video inputs of your TV, projector 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 outputs of that
device to the Front-Panel Inputs &(Ó. A
device connected here is selected as the Video 4
input, and the digital inputs must be assigned to the
Video 4 input. (See page 19 for more information
on input configuration.)
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 7200 will accept either standard compos-
ite, 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 7200 is designed for flexible use with multi-
room systems, external control components and
power amplifiers.
16 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS
Main Room Remote Control Extension
. If the receiver is placed behind a solid or smoked
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glass cabinet door, the obstruction may prevent the
remote sensor from receiving commands. In this
event, an optional remote sensor may be used.
Connect the output of the remote sensor to the
Remote IR Input § 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 ∞ jack to
the Remote IR Input jack on Harman Kardon or other
compatible equipment.
Multiroom IR Link
The remote room IR receiver should be connected to
the AVR 7200 via standard coaxial cable. Plug the IR
connection cable into the Multiroom IR Input ¶ jack
on the AVR 7200's rear panel.
If other Harman Kardon compatible source equipment
is part of the main room installation, the Remote IR
Output ∞ 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.
Multiroom Connections
The AVR 7200 is equipped with multizone capabilities
that allow it to send a separate audio source to the
remote zone from the one selected for use in the
main room.
Depending on your system's requirement, three
options are available for audio connection:
Option 1: Use high-quality, shielded audio intercon-
nect cable from the AVR 7200's location to the
remote room. In the remote room, connect the inter-
connect cable to a stereo power amplifier. The amplifier
will be connected to the room's speakers. At the
AVR 7200, plug the audio interconnect cables into the
Multiroom Audio Output g jacks on the AVR 7200's
rear panel.
Option 2: Connect the Multiroom Audio Output g
jacks on the AVR 7200 to the inputs of an optional
stereo power amplifier. Run high-quality speaker wire
from 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 of
the amplifier channels to power speakers in the remote
room. When using this option you will not be able to
use the full 7.1-channel capabilities of the AVR 7200
in the main listening room, but you will be able to
add another listening room without additional external
power amplifiers. To use the internal amplifiers to
power a remote zone, connect the speakers for
the remote room location to the Surround Back/
Multiroom Speaker Outputs ¡. Before using the
remote room, you will need to configure the amplifiers
for surround operation by changing a setting in the
Advanced Select menu, following the instructions
shown on page 34.
NOTE: For all options, you may connect an optional IR
sensor in the remote room to the AVR 7200 via an
appropriate cable. Connect the sensor's cable to the
Multiroom IR Input ¶ on the AVR 7200 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.
A-BUS Installation Connections
The AVR 7200 is among the very few receivers avail-
able today that offers built-in A-BUS Ready
tion. When used with an optional A-BUS keypad or
control module, you have all the benefits of remote
zone operation without the need for an external power
amplifier.
To use the AVR 7200 with an approved A-BUS prod-
uct, simply connect the keypad or module that is in
the 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 the
wiring at the receiver end to a standard RJ-45 jack
in compliance with the instructions furnished with the
A-BUS module.
No further installation or adjustment is needed, as the
A-BUS connector on the AVR 7200 routes the signals
in and out of the keypad to their proper destination for
power, signal source and control. The output fed to the
A-BUS jack is determined by the AVR 7200's multi-
room system, and the menus may be used as is.
RS-232 Connections
The AVR 7200 features an RS-232 serial port
connection that may be used to control the unit via
optional compatible, external keypads or control sys-
tems. The physical connection to the AVR 7200 from
the control device is a standard D-9 connection, but
to ensure compatible and proper operation, specific
software commands and pin wiring schemes are
required. Due to the complexity of RS-232
connections, they must be made only by trained
installers familiar with their use. To obtain additional
information on the use of the AVR 7200 with RS-232
control, please contact Harman Kardon's customer
service department or consult our Web site at
www.harmankardon.com.
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