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REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS
Rear Panel Connections
D
Surround Speaker Outputs:
Connect
these outputs to the ma and – terminals
on your surround channel speakers. In confor-
mance with the new CEA color code specifica-
tion, the Blue terminal is the positive, or "+"
terminal that should be connected to the red (+)
terminal on the Surround Left speaker with older
color coding, while the Gray terminal should be
connected to the red (+) terminal on the
Surround Right speaker with the older color
coding. Connect the black (–) terminal on the HS
to the matching black negative (–) terminals for
each surround speaker. (See page 14 for more
information on speaker polarity.)
Note:
You’ll find more details about all
Audio/Video connections under Setup and
Connections on the following pages.
E
Coaxial Digital Output:
Connect this jack
to the matching digital input connector on a
digital recorder such as a CD-R or MiniDisc
recorder.
F
Subwoofer Trigger Output:
Connect this
trigger output to the trigger input of the
Harman Kardon subwoofer, so that the
subwoofer will switch on and off at the same
time as the rest of the system.
G
USB On-The-Go Input:
This input may be
used to temporarily connect a USB thumb device
or portable hard disk for direct playback of
audio, image of video files, a digital photo
camera or a USB hub.
H
HDMI Output:
Connect this output to the
HDMI input of high-definition LCD, Plasma or
video projector for the best possible picture
quality.
I
Remote IR Output:
This connection
permits the IR sensor in the receiver to serve
other remote controlled devices. Connect this
jack to the “IR IN” jack on Harman Kardon or
other compatible equipment.
J
Remote IR Input:
If the HS 1000’s front-
panel IR sensor is blocked due to cabinet doors
or other obstructions, an external IR sensor
may be used. Connect the output of the sensor
to this jack.
K
TV Audio Input:
If your screen is
connected to the HS by an HDMI, Component,
S-Video or Composite cable, connect the
analog output of your TV to this input. If you
have your TV connected to the HS with a Scart
cable, an audio connection to the TV Input is
not necessary.
L
Digital Media Player (DMP)
Connector:
With the HS 1000 turned off,
connect one end of the optional Harman Kardon
to this proprietary connector, and the
other to your compatible Apple iPod. When the
Digital Media Player source is selected, you may
view your iPod’s control and navigation
messages on your video display (if one is
connected to one of the
Video Monitor
Outputs
0123H
), and in the
Upper
and
Lower Display Lines
E
. You may
navigate the iPod and select tracks for playback
using the
⁄
/
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/
‹
/
›
Buttons
9
and the
Enter Button
6
.
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