16 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS
Installation and Connections
Video Equipment Connections
Video equipment is connected in the same man-
ner as audio components. Again, the use of high-
quality interconnect cables is recommended to
preserve signal quality.
1. Connect a VCR’s or other video source’s
audio and video Play/Out jacks to the
Video 1
or Video 2 In jacks £ik on the rear
panel. The Audio and Video Record/In jacks on
the VCR should be connected to the
Video 1
or Video 2 Out jacks ∞gj on the
AVR 510.
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 3 h jacks.
3. Connect the analog audio and video
outputs of a DVD or laser disc player to the
DVD jacks §f.
4. Connect the digital audio outputs of a DVD
player, satellite receiver, cable box or HDTV con-
verter to the appropriate
Optical or Coaxial
Digital Inputs
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5. Connect the
Video Monitor Output ›
jacks on the receiver to the composite or
S-Video input of your television monitor or
video projector.
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 b. Note
that even when component video connections
are used, the audio connections should still be
made to either the analog
DVD Audio Inputs
§ or any of the Optical or Coaxial Digital
Input
jacks .
7. If another component video device is avail-
able, connect it to the
Video 2 Component
Video Input
jacks a. The audio connections
for this device should be made to either the
Video 2 Audio Input jacks or any of the
Optical or Coaxial Digital Input jacks
.
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 510’s component video system is
designed for standard video rate (NTSC/480i)
video from DVD players and similar devices.
While it will operate with high-definition
signals, or progressive-scan DVD players, the
quality may be slightly less than with a direct
connection.
• The AVR 510 will accept either standard
composite, S-Video or Y/Pr/Pb component
video signals. However, it will not convert
composite or S signals to component video.
• Component, S- or composite video signals
may only be viewed in their native formats.
Component or S-Video inputs may only be
viewed when the AVR 510 is connected to a
TV or video display that is capable of receiv-
ing that type of signal.
System and Power Connections
The AVR 510 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 d.
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 c 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 510 via standard coaxial cable. Plug
the IR connection cable into the
Multiroom IR
Input
jack e on the AVR 510’s rear panel.
If other Harman Kardon compatible source
equipment is part of the main room installation,
the
Remote IR Output jack c on the rear
panel should be connected to the IR IN jack on
source equipment. This will enable the remote
room location to control source equipment
functions.
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 Connections
Depending on the distance from the AVR 510
to the remote room, two options are available
for audio connection:
Option 1: Use high-quality, shielded audio
interconnect cable from the AVR 510’s location
to the remote room. In the remote room, con-
nect 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 510 and the remote IR link will pro-
vide that function. At the AVR 510, plug the
audio interconnect cables into the
Multiroom
Output
jacks ‚ on the AVR 510’s rear panel.
NOTE: The remote power amplifier must have
signal-sensing capability or be left on constantly to
ensure automatic operation in the remote room.
Option 2: Place the amplifier that will provide
power to the remote location speakers in the
same room as the AVR 510, and connect the
Multiroom Output jacks ‚ on the rear
panel of the AVR 510 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 recommended for
long multiroom connections.
