Harman-Kardon AVR 247 owner manual REAR-PANEL Connections

REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS

AM and FM Antenna Terminals: Connect the included AM and FM antennas to their respective terminals for radio reception.

XM Antenna Jack: Plug in an XM antenna module here. The XM antenna module is purchased separately, and should specify that it is for home use with an XM Ready® product. You will need to subscribe to the XM service, which is available separately, and activate the service for your antenna module. (XM service is not available in Alaska and Hawaii.)

Front, Center and Surround Speaker Outputs: Use two- conductor speaker wire to connect each set of terminals to the correct speaker. Remember to observe the correct polarity (positive and negative connections). Always connect the positive lead to the colored terminal on the receiver and the red terminal on the speaker. Connect the negative lead to the black terminal on both the receiver and the speaker. See the Connections section for more information on connecting your speakers.

Surround Back/Multiroom Speaker Outputs: These speaker outputs may be used either for the surround back channels in a 7.l- channel home theater, or they may be reassigned to a remote room for use with a multiroom system. When these outputs are reassigned for multiroom operation, only a 5.1-channel configuration will be available in the main listening room. Use the on-screen menu system to configure these channels as desired.

As with the other speaker outputs, remember to observe proper polarity by connecting the positive and negative output terminals to the corre- sponding terminals on each speaker.

Subwoofer Output: If you have a powered subwoofer with a line-level input, connect it to this jack.

Preamp Outputs: Connect these jacks to an external amplifier if more power is desired.

Surround Back/Multiroom Preamp Outputs: These outputs may be used with an external amplifier either to power the surround back channels, or to power the speakers in the remote zone of a multi- channel system. Use the on-screen menu system to configure these channels as desired.

Remote Infrared (IR) Input and Output: When the remote IR receiver on the front panel is blocked, such as when the AVR is placed inside a cabinet, connect an optional IR receiver to the Remote IR Input jack for use with the remote control. The Remote IR Output may be connected to the Remote IR Input of a compatible source device (or other product) to enable remote control through the AVR. This is particu- larly useful in multiroom applications, when you wish to control the source device from the remote room (when used with the Multiroom IR Input). When several source devices are used, connect them in “daisy chain” fashion.

Multiroom Infrared (IR) Input: Connect a remote IR receiver located in the remote zone of a multiroom system to this jack to control the AVR and any source devices connected to the Remote IR Output from the remote zone.

Video 1, Video 2, Video 3 and DVD Audio/Video Inputs:

These jacks may be used to connect your video-capable source components (e.g., VCR, DVD player, cable TV box) to the receiver. Remember to use only one type of video connection for each source. See the Connections section for more information on audio and video connection options for each source component.

Video 1 Audio/Video Outputs: These jacks may be used to connect your VCR or another recorder.

Composite and S-Video Monitor Outputs: If any of your sources use composite or S-video connections, you may need to connect one or both of these monitor outputs to the corresponding inputs on your television or video display in order to view the sources and to view the on-screen displays. If your video display is equipped with HDMI or component video inputs, you may take advantage of the AVR 247’s transcoding capability, which transcodes composite and S-video signals to HDMI and component video, allowing for only a single video connection from the AVR to the video display.

HDMI Inputs and Output: HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a newer type of connection for transmitting digital audio and video signals between devices. With the AVR 247’s powerful processor, you may connect up to two HDMI-equipped source devices to the HDMI inputs using a single-cable connection, while benefiting from superior digital audio and video performance. However, if your video display is not HDMI-compatible, you will need to connect the device to one of the other source inputs, selecting a coaxial or optical digital audio input and analog video input. See the Connections and Installation sections for more information.

If your video display has an HDMI input, but some of your sources

have only analog video outputs, you may still rely on just the HDMI video connection to your display; the AVR 247 will automatically transcode analog video signals up to 720p to the HDMI format. High-resolution analog 1080i or higher signals are not available at the HDMI Output, but 1080i signals received through one of the HDMI Inputs will be passed through directly to the HDMI Output without any video processing.

The AVR 247 is Simplay HD-verified for compatibility via the HDMI connection with other Simplay HD-verified products.

CD and Tape Audio Inputs: These jacks may be used to connect audio-only source components (e.g., CD player, tape deck). Do not connect a turntable to these jacks without a phono preamp.

Tape Outputs: These jacks may be used to connect a CDR or another audio-only recorder.

Coaxial and Optical Digital Audio Inputs: If a source has a compatible digital audio output, and if you are not using an HDMI connection for audio for the device, connect it to one of these jacks for improved audio performance. Use only one type of digital audio connection for each source.

Coaxial and Optical Digital Audio Outputs: If a source is also an audio recorder, you may connect a compatible digital audio output to the recorder’s input for improved recording quality.

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