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AVR235 harman/kardon
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS
Although any video device may be connected to these10. If you have a camcorder, video game or other
jacks, we recommend connecting your cable TV con-audio/video device that is connected to the AVR on a
verter or satellite receiver so that you may take advan-temporary rather than permanent basis, connect the
tage of the fact that the remote control is prepro-audio, video and digital audio outputs of that device to
grammed with the product codes of these devicethe Front-Panel Inputs *(. A device con-
types for the Video 2 device. If your device is capablenected here is selected as the Video 4 input, and the
of switching component video, we particularly recom-digital inputs must be assigned to the Video 4 input.
mend connecting it to the Video 2 Audio Input(See page 17 for more information on input configu-
Jacks33 , as the Video 2 Component Videoration.)
Inputs ¤ are assigned to the Video 2 device.Video Connection Notes:
3. Connect the analog audio and video outputs of Y When the component video jacks are used, the on-
a television or other video device to the Video 3screen menus are not visible and you must switch
Audio/Video and S-Video Input Jacks i35 .to the standard composite or S-Video input on your
Although any video or audio device may be connectedTV to view them.
to these jacks, we recommend connecting your TV
so that you may take advantage of the fact that theY The AVR 235 will accept either standard composite,
S-Video or Y/Pr/Pb component video signals.
remote control is preprogrammed with television prod-However, it will not convert any of these signals
uct codes for the Video 3 device. IMPORTANT: If to a different format.
you are only using the television as a display device
(i.e., if you receive your television programs through Y When connecting a video source to the AVR 235,
a cable box or satellite receiver), do not connect you may use composite, component or S-Video,
the TVOs outputs to the Video 3 Audio/Video and but only one type of video may be connected for
S-Video Input Jacks i35, or to any other inputseach device.
on the AVR 235.
4. Connect the analog audio and video outputs of aY When more than one video format is used, it is
DVD or laser disc player to the DVD Audio/Videonecessary to make a separate connection from
and S-Video Inputs bk.the AVR to your video display for each format.
For example, if both composite and component
5. Connect the digital audio outputs of a DVD player,sources are connected to the AVR 235, both the
satellite receiver, cable box or HDTV converter to theComposite and Component Video Monitor
appropriate Optical or Coaxial Digital InputsOutputs j must be connected to the appro-
ad*(.priate inputs on your video display.
AC Power Connections
6. Connect the Video and/or S-Video Monitor
Output j jacks on the receiver to the compositeThis unit is equipped with two accessory AC outlets.
or S-Video input of your television monitor or videoThey may be used to power accessory devices, but
projector.they should not be used with high-current-draw equip-
ment such as power amplifiers. The total power draw
7. If your DVD player and monitor both have compo-to each outlet may not exceed 100 watts.
nent video connections, connect the component out-
puts of the DVD player to the DVD ComponentThe Switched AC Accessory Outlet ? will receive
Video Inputs ?. Even when component video con-power only when the unit is on. This is recommended
nections are used, the audio connections should stillfor devices that have no power switch or a mechanical
be made to either the analog DVD Audio Inputs kpower switch that may be left in the OON� position.
or any of the Optical or Coaxial Digital Input Jacks
ad*(.NOTE: Many audio and video products go into a
8. If another device with component video outputs Standby mode when they are used with switched out-
is available, connect it to the Video 2 Componentlets, and cannot be fully turned on using the outlet
Video Inputs ¤. The audio connections for thisalone without a remote control command.
device should be made to either the Video 2 AudioThe Unswitched AC Accessory Outlet ? will
Inputs33 or any of the Optical or Coaxial Digitalreceive power as long as the unit is plugged into a
Input Jacks ad*(.powered AC outlet.
9. If the component video inputs are used, connectOnce the AC Power Cord ? is connected, you are
the Component Video Monitor Outputs ? to thealmost ready to enjoy the AVR 235Os incredible power
component video inputs of your TV, projector or dis-and fidelity!
play device.
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