AVR 200 (serv.man7) - Harman Kardon Audio User Guide / Operation Manual. Page 14

After unpacking the unit, and placing it on a
solid surface capable of supporting its weight,
you will need to make the connections to your
audio and video equipment.

We recommend that you use high-quality inter-
connect cables when making connections to
source equipment and recorders to preserve the
integrity of the signals.

When making connections to audio source
equipment or speakers it is always a good prac-
tice to unplug the unit from the AC wall outlet.
This prevents any possibility of accidentally
sending audio or transient signals to the speak-
ers that may damage them.

1. Connect the analog output of a CD player to
the CD inputs ¶.

NOTE: When the CD player has both fixed and
variable audio outputs it is best to use the fixed
output unless you find that the input to the
receiver is so low that the sound is noisy, or so
high that the signal is distorted.

2. Connect the analog Play/Out jacks of a cas-
sette deck, MD, CD-R or other audio recorder to
the Tape In jacks •. Connect the analog
Record/In jacks on the recorder to the Tape Out
jacks ª on the AVR 200RDS.

3. Connect the output of any digital sources 
to the appropriate input connections on the
AVR 200RDS rear panel. Note that the Optical
and Coaxial digital inputs fi› may be 
used with a Dolby Digital source or the output
of a conventional CD or LD player’s PCM 
(S/P-DIF) output.

4. Assemble the AM Loop Antenna supplied with
the unit as shown below. Connect it to the AM
and GND screw terminals ¡ .

5. Connect the supplied FM antenna to the FM
(75 ohm) connection ™. The FM antenna may
be an external roof antenna, an inside powered
or wire lead antenna or a connection from a
cable system. Note that if the antenna or con-
nection uses 300-ohm twin-lead cable, you
must use a 300-ohm-to-75-ohm adapter to
make the connection.

6. Connect the front, center and surround-
speaker outputs ⁄ to the respective speakers.

To assure that all the audio signals are carried
to your speakers without loss of clarity or reso-
lution, we suggest that you use high-quality
speaker cable. Many brands of cable are avail-
able and the choice of cable may be influenced
by the distance between your speakers and the
receiver, the type of speakers you use, personal
preferences and other factors. Your dealer or
installer is a valuable resource to consult in
selecting the proper cable.

Regardless of the brand of cable selected, we
recommend that you use a cable constructed of
fine, multistrand copper. Wire of 1.5mm

2

should

be used for short runs of less than 5 meters,
and wire of 2.5mm

2

or greater should be used

for longer runs.

Cables that are run inside walls should have the
appropriate markings to indicate listing with
UL, CSA or other appropriate testing agency
standards. Questions about running cables
inside walls should be referred to your installer
or a licensed electrical contractor who is familiar
with the applicable local building codes in your
area.

When connecting wires to the speakers, be cer-
tain to observe proper polarity. Remember to
connect the “negative” or “black” wire to the
same terminal on both the receiver and the
speaker. Similarly, the “positive” or “red” wire
should be connected to like terminals on the
AVR 200RDS and speaker.

We also recommend that the length of cable
used to connect speaker pairs be identical. For
example, use the same length piece of cable to
connect the front-left and front-right or sur-
round-left and surround-right speakers, even if
the speakers are a different distance from the
AVR 200RDS.

NOTE: While most speaker manufacturers
adhere to an industry convention of using black
terminals for negative and red ones for positive,
some manufacturers may vary from this configu-
ration. To assure proper phase and optimal per-
formance, consult the identification plate on
your speaker or the speaker’s manual to verify
polarity. If you do not know the polarity of your
speaker, ask your dealer for advice before pro-
ceeding, or consult the speaker’s manufacturer.

7. Connections to a subwoofer are normally
made via a line level audio connection from the
Subwoofer Output ∞ to the line-level input
of a subwoofer with a built-in amplifier. When a
passive subwoofer is used, the connection first
goes to a power amplifier, which will be con-
nected to one or more subwoofer speakers. If
you are using a powered subwoofer that does
not have line-level input connections, follow the
instructions furnished with the speaker for 
connection information.

Note that a speaker set with two front satellites
and a passive subwoofer must be connected to
the front speaker outputs ⁄ rather than to the
Subwoofer Output ∞.

Video equipment is connected in the same man-
ner as audio components. Again, the use of
high-quality interconnect cables is recommend-
ed to preserve signal quality.

1. Connect a VCR’s audio and video Play/Out
jacks to the Video 1 In jacks ‡ on the rear
panel. The Audio and Video Record/In jacks on
the VCR should be connected to the Video 1
Out jacks ° on the AVR 200RDS.

2. Connect the analog audio and video outputs
of a satellite receiver, cable TV converter or 
television set or any other video source to the
Video 2 In jacks fl.

3. Connect the analog audio and video 
outputs of a DVD or laser disc player to the
DVD jacks §.

4. Connect the digital audio outputs of a CD or
DVD player, satellite receiver, cable box or HDTV
converter to the appropriate Optical or Coaxial
Digital Inputs fi›.

5. Connect the Video Monitor Out ‚ jacks
on the receiver to the composite Video input of
your television monitor or video projector.

NOTE: Many European video devices are not
equipped with phono sockets for all audio and
video channels (3 jacks for playback units, 6
jacks for VCRs for record/ playback are needed)
but with a so called Scart or Euro-AV connector
(almost rectangular jack with 21 pins).

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