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INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS
or any other video source to the
Video 2
Audio/Video and S-Video Input Jacks
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.
Although any video device may be connected to
these jacks, we recommend connecting your cable
TV converter or satellite receiver so that you may
take advantage of the fact that the remote control is
preprogrammed with the product codes of these
device types for the Video 2 device.
3. Connect the analog audio and video outputs of
a television or other video device to the
Video 3
Audio
and
Video Input Jacks
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on the rear
panel. Although any video or audio device may be
connected to these jacks, we recommend connect-
ing your television so that you may take advantage
of the fact that the remote control is preprogrammed
with TV product codes for the Video 3 device.
Important:
If you are only using the television as a
display device (i.e., if you receive your television
programs through a cable box or satellite receiver),
do not connect the television’s outputs to the
Video
3 Audio
and
Video Input Jacks
Ub
, or to any
other inputs on the AVR 240.
4. Connect the analog audio and video outputs of a
DVD or laser disc player to the
DVD Audio/Video
and S-Video Inputs
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.
5. 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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. Remember that the DVD source
defaults to the
Coaxial 1 Digital Input
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, and
the Video 2/Cable/Sat source defaults to the
Optical 1 Digital Audio Input
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. All other
sources default to their analog inputs, although
any source may be assigned to any digital audio
input on the receiver.
6. Connect the
Video and/or S-Video Monitor
Output
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V
jacks on the receiver to the compos-
ite or S-video input of your television monitor or
video projector.
7. If both your video display monitor and at least one
video source device, such as a DVD player or
HDTV set-top box, is equipped with component
video capability, then you may connect the compo-
nent video outputs of the device to one of the two
Component Video Inputs
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.
It is recommended that you connect a DVD player or
a digital recorder to the
Component Video 1 Inputs
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, as this input is assigned to the DVD, CD, Tuner
and Tape sources by default. Thus, whenever any of
these sources is selected, you may view the compo-
nent video output of the device connected to the
Component Video 1 Inputs
›
, enabling you
to view and listen to different sources.
Similarly, it is recommended that you connect any
other audio/video device, such as a DVD-Audio or
SACD player or HDTV set-top box, to the Video 1,
Video 2 or Video 3 sources, or the 6-/8-channel
direct inputs, as the
Component Video 2 Inputs
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are assigned to the Video 1, Video 2, Video 3 and
6-/8-channel source audio inputs by default.
However, you may connect any component video
source to either set of component video inputs, as
they are assignable to any source. You will still need to
connect either the analog or digital audio outputs, or
the 6-/8-channel audio outputs, of your component
video device to the analog audio inputs corresponding
to the source (such as DVD or Video 2 for a cable
converter box), or to any of the
Optical
or
Coaxial
Digital Audio Inputs
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.
8. If the component video inputs are used, connect
the
Component Video Monitor Outputs
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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
Video 4 Inputs
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on the
front panel. 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 20 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 240 will accept either standard composite,
S-video or Y/Pr/Pb component video signals. How-
ever, it will not convert any of these signals to a
different format.
• When connecting a video source to the AVR 240,
you may use either composite, component or S-
video, but only one type of video may be connected
for each device.
• When more than one video format is used, it is
necessary to make a separate connection from
the AVR to your video display for each format.
For example, if both composite and component
sources are connected to the AVR 240, both the
Composite
and
Component Video Monitor
Outputs
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must be connected to the appro-
priate inputs on your video display.
System and Power Connections
The AVR 240 is designed for flexible use with external
control components.
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 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.
AC Power Connections
This unit is equipped with two accessory AC outlets.
They may be used to power accessory devices, but
they should not be used with high-current-draw equip-
ment such as power amplifiers. The total power draw
to each outlet may not exceed 100 watts.
The
Switched AC Accessory Outlet
‡
will receive
power only when the unit is on. This is recommended
for devices that have no power switch or a mechanical
power switch that may be left in the “ON” position.
NOTE:
Many audio and video products go into a
Standby mode when they are used with switched out-
lets, and cannot be fully turned on using the outlet
alone without a remote control command.
The
Unswitched AC Accessory Outlet
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will
receive power as long as the unit is plugged into a
powered AC outlet.
Once the
AC Power Cord
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is connected, you are
almost ready to enjoy the AVR 240’s incredible power
and fidelity!
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS
