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 Audio Inputs j or any of the Coaxial or Optical Digital Input jacks ¡á.
7.If another component video device is avail- able, connect it to the Video 2 Component Video Input jacks ¤. The audio connections for this device should be made to either the Video 2 Input jacks g or any of the Coaxial or Optical Digital Input jacks ¡á.
8.If the component video inputs are used, con- nect the Component Video Output ° to the component video inputs of your TV, projec- tor or display device.
Video Connection Notes:
•When the component video jacks are used, the on-screen menus will not be visible. You must switch to the standard composite or S- Video input on your TV to view those menus.
•The AVR 7000’s component video system is designed for standard video rate (NTSC/480i) video from DVD players and similar devices. While it may operate with high definition signals, the quality may be slightly less than with a direct connection.
•The AVR 7000 will accept either standard composite, S-Video or Y/Cr/Cb 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. However, S-Video signals will be converted to standard, composite video, and are viewable through the Composite Video Monitor Output e.
System and Power Connections
The AVR 7000 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 jack c.
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 a to the Remote IR Input jack on Harman Kardon or other com- patible equipment.
Multiroom IR Link
The remote room IR receiver should be connected to the AVR 7000 via standard coaxial cable. Plug the IR connection cable into the Multiroom IR Input jack b on the AVR 7000’s rear panel.
If other Harman Kardon compatible source equipment is part of the main room installation, the Remote IR Output jack a on the rear panel should be connected to the IR IN jack on the CD player or cassette deck. This will enable the remote room location to control source equipment functions in addition to the remote room input and volume.
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 Audio/Video Connections Depending on the distance from the
AVR 7000 to the remote room, two options (A and B) are available for audio connection:
A. Use high-quality, shielded audio interconnect cable from the AVR 7000’s location to the remote room. At the remote room, connect the interconnect cable to a stereo power amplifier. The amplifier will be connected to the room’s speakers. No volume control is required, as the AVR 7000 and the remote IR link will provide that function. At the AVR 7000, plug the audio interconnect cables into the Multi-Room Output jacks d on the AVR 7000’s rear panel.
NOTE: The remote power amplifier must have signal sensing capability or be left on constantly to assure automatic operation at the remote room.
B. Place the amplifier that will provide power to the remote location speakers in the same room as the AVR 7000, and connect the Multiroom Output jacks d on the rear panel of the AVR to the audio input of the remote room amplifier. Use the appropriate speaker wire to connect the optional power amplifier to the remote speakers. High-quality wire of at least AWG14 is recom- mended for long multiroom connections.
The AVR 7000’s multiroom system is also capa- ble of sending either S-Video or standard com- posite video to the remote room location.
Connect the video feeds for the remote location to the Multiroom Output d video jacks. Note that standard S-Video cables may not pro- vide acceptable signal quality when used for runs longer than 35 feet. Consult your dealer or installer for additional cable options for S-Video applications. When running longer lengths of composite video cable for multi-room applica- tions, we recommend that dual shield or quad shield RG-6 cable be used.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Any cables run inside walls should be CL3/FT4 rated, or carry any other certi- fication that is required by the NEC or state and local building and electrical codes. To avoid inter- ference, audio and speaker cables should not be parallel to, or run in the same conduits or path with, AC cables. If you have any questions about multiroom wiring, consult your dealer, custom installer or low-voltage electrical contractor.
