Installation and Connections
System and Power Connections
The AVR is designed for flexible use with multiroom systems, external control components 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 commands. In this event, the remote sensor of any Harman Kardon or other compatible device,
not covered by the door, or an optional remote sensor may be used. Connect the Remote IR Output of that device or the output of the remote sensor to the Remote IR Input jack U.
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 Uto the Remote IR Input jack on Harman Kardon or other compatible equipment.
Zone II IR Link
The key to remote room operation is to link the remote room to the AVR’s location with wire for an infrared receiver and speakers or an amplifier. The remote room IR receiver (this can be an optional IR receiver or any other remotable Harman Kardon device in the remote room with IR sensor integrated) should be connected to the AVR via standard coaxial cable. Connect the Remote IR Output of the device or of the optional sensor with the Zone II IR Input jack Von the AVR’s rear panel.
If other Harman Kardon compatible source equipment is part of the main room installation, the Remote IR Output jack Uon the rear panel should be connected to the IR IN jack on that source device. 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
Taking advantage of the AVR’s
NOTE: You may connect an optional IR sensor (Harman Kardon He 1000) in the remote room to the AVR via an appropriate cable. Connect the sensor’s cable to the Zone 2 IR Input Von the AVR and use the remote to control the room volume. Alternatively, you may install an optional volume control between the output of the amplifiers and the speakers.
AC Power Connections
This unit is equipped with one accessory AC outlet. It may be used to power accessory devices, but should not be used with
The Switched Goutlet will receive power only when the unit is on completely. 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 Standby mode when they are used with switched outlets, and cannot be fully turned on using the outlet alone without a remote control command.
Speaker Selection
No matter which type or brand of speakers is used, the same model or brand of speaker should be used for the
of distracting sonic disturbances that occur when a sound moves across mismatched
Speaker Placement
The placement of speakers in a multichannel
Depending on the type of
Once the
They should also be at least 0.5 meter from your TV set unless the speakers are magnetically shielded to avoid colourings on the TV screen. Note that most speakers are not shielded, even with complete surround sets only the Center speaker may be.
Depending on the specifics of your room acoustics and the type of speakers in use, you may find that imaging is improved by moving the
Using these guidelines, you’ll find that it takes some experimentation to find the correct location for the front speakers in your particular installation. Don’t be afraid to move things around until the system sounds correct. Optimize your speakers so that audio transitions across the front of the room sound smooth.
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