Harman-Kardon AVR 445 owner manual You wish to control, CD Audio Inputs Connect these jacks to

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0Preamp Outputs: Connect these jacks to an optional, external power amplifier for applications where higher power is desired.

1Subwoofer Output: Connect this jack to the line- level input of a powered subwoofer. If an external sub- woofer amplifier is used, connect this jack to the sub- woofer amplifier input.

2Tape Outputs: Connect these jacks to the Record/Input jacks of an audio recorder.

3A-BUS Connector: Connect this jack to optional A-BUS®-certified products to extend the multiroom capabilities of your AVR 445. See page 19 for more information on A-BUS.

4Tape Inputs: Connect these jacks to the Play/Out jacks of an audio recorder.

5Surround Speaker Outputs: Connect these out- puts to the matching + and – terminals on your sur- round channel speakers. In conformance with the CEA color-code specification, the blue terminal is the posi- tive (+) terminal that should be connected to the red

(+) terminal on the Surround Left speaker with older color-coding, while the gray terminal should be con- nected to the red (+) terminal on the Surround Right speaker with the older color-coding. Connect the black

(–) terminal on the AVR to the matching black nega- tive (–) terminals for each surround speaker. (See page 17 for more information on speaker polarity.)

6CD Audio Inputs: Connect these jacks to the

left/right analog audio output of a compact disc player or CD changer or other audio source.

7Front Speaker Outputs: Connect these outputs to the matching + or – terminals on your left and right speakers. When making speaker connections, always make certain to maintain correct polarity by connecting the color-coded (white for front left and red for front right) (+) terminals on the AVR 445 to the red (+) terminals on the speakers and the black (–) terminals on the AVR 445 to the black (–) terminals on the speakers. See page 17 for more information on speaker polarity.

8Multiroom Audio Outputs: Connect these jacks to the optional external audio power amplifier and video distribution system that delivers the source selected for multizone distribution.

9 Digital Media Player (DMP) Input: With the AVR 445 turned off, connect the optional

Harman Kardon to this connector. Once this is done and with a compatible iPod® (optional) docked in The Bridge, selecting the The Bridge/DMP input allows you to play audio from the iPod and view navigation menus on the AVR’s front panel and any video display connected to the AVR. You may control the iPod’s functions and select tracks using the ⁄/¤/‹/›n©, Set Fœ and Transport GIJπ buttons. See page 39 for more information.

AFan Vents: These ventilation holes are the output of the AVR 445’s airflow system. To ensure proper operation of the unit and to avoid possible damage to delicate surfaces, make certain that these holes are not blocked and that there is at least 3 inches of open space between the vent holes and any wooden or fabric surface. It is normal for the fan to remain off at most normal volume levels. An automatic temperature sensor turns the fan on only when it is needed.

BFull Carrier IR Output: The output of this jack is the full signal received at the Remote Sensor Window ^ or input through the IR Input F includ- ing the carrier frequency that is removed from signals at the IR Output C. Use this output to extend IR signals to the input of compatible products either by direct connection or through the use of optional, external IR “blasters”. If you are in doubt as to which of the IR Output jacks to use, we recommend that you consult with your dealer or installer, or check with the manufacturer of the external equipment

you wish to control.

CIR Output: This connection permits the IR sensor in the receiver to serve remote controlled devices with “stripped carrier.” Connect this jack to the “IR IN” jack on compatible Harman Kardon equipment.

DCenter Channel Speaker Outputs: Connect these outputs to the matching + and – terminals on your center channel speaker. In conformance with the CEA color-code specification, the green terminal is the positive (+) terminal that should be connected to the red (+) terminal on speakers with the older color-cod- ing. Connect the black (–) terminal on the AVR to the black negative (–) terminal on your speaker. (See page 17 for more information on speaker polarity.)

ESurround Back/Multiroom Speaker Outputs: These speaker terminals are normally used to power the surround back left/surround back right speakers in a 7.1-channel system. However, they may also be used to power the speakers in a second zone, which will receive the output selected for a multiroom system. To change the output fed to these terminals from the default of the Surround Back speakers to the Multiroom Output, you must change a setting in the Multiroom menu of the OSD system. See page 44 for more information on configuring this speaker output.

In normal surround system use, the brown and black terminals are the surround back left channel positive

(+)and negative (–) connections and the tan and black terminals are the surround back right positive

(+)and negative (–) terminals. For multiroom use, connect the brown and black SBL terminals to the red and black connections on the left remote zone speaker and connect the tan and black SBR terminals to the red and black terminals on the right remote zone speaker.

FIR Input: If the AVR 445’s front-panel IR sensor is blocked due to cabinet doors or other obstruc- tions, an external IR sensor may be used. Connect the output of the sensor to this jack.

GSwitched AC Accessory Outlet: This outlet may be used to power any device you wish to have turned on when the AVR 445 is turned on with the Standby/ On Switch 1.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The power consumption of any device connected to the accessory outlet should not exceed 100 watts. Never connect high-power devices such as amplifiers or video displays to the accessory outlet.

HTrigger Output: Connect this jack to the “Trigger In” jack of an optional external component such as an audio power amplifier that you want to be controlled to mirror the power state of the AVR 445. When this connection is used, the AVR 445 will automatically send a low-voltage signal to the connected device that turns it on when the AVR 445 is on, and off when the AVR 445 is placed in the Standby mode. The con- nected component must respond to a 6-volt presence as the control signal.

IAC Power Cord Socket: Connect the AC power cord here when the installation is complete. To ensure safe operation, use only the power cord supplied with the unit. If a replacement is required, it must be of the same type and capacity.

JRS-232 Port: This jack may be used to control the AVR 445 over a bidirectional RS-232 serial control link to a compatible computer or programmable remote control system. Due to the complexity of programming RS-232 commands, we strongly recommend that connections to this port for control purposes be made by a trained and qualified technician or installer.

KHDMI Output: Connect this jack to the HDMI input on a compatible HDMI-equipped video display.

LHDMI Inputs: Connect the HDMI output of video sources such as a DVD player, set-top box or HDTV tuner to either of these jacks.

MComponent Video Monitor Outputs: Connect these outputs to the component video inputs of a video display.

NMultiroom IR Input: Connect the output of an IR sensor in a remote room to this jack to operate the AVR 445’s multiroom control system.

OComponent Video Inputs: These inputs may be used with any source device that is equipped with analog component video outputs, as assigned through the IN/OUT SETUP menu. See page 23 for more information on configuring the component video inputs.

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