Harman-Kardon AVR 5000 owner manual System and Power Connections, 18INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS

Installation and Connections

System and Power Connections

The AVR5000 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 .

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 to the Remote IR Input jack on Harman Kardon or other compatible equipment.

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 IR Link

The key to remote room operation is to link the remote room to the AVR5000’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 AVR5000 via standard coaxial cable. Connect the Remote IR Output of the device or of the optional sensor with the Multiroom IR Input

jack on the AVR5000’s rear panel.

If other Harman Kardon compatible source equipment is part of the main room installation, the Remote IR Output jack on 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 func- tions.

Multiroom Audio Connections

Depending on the distance from the AVR5000 to the remote room, two options (A and B) are available for audio connection:

Option 1: Use high-quality, shielded stereo audio interconnect cable with phono plugs on both ends from the AVR5000’s location to the remote room. At the remote room, connect 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 AVR5000 and the remote IR link will provide that function. At the AVR5000, plug the audio interconnect cables into the Multi-Room

Output jacks on the AVR5000’s rear panel.

Option 2: Place the amplifier that will provide power to the remote location speakers in the same room as the AVR5000, and connect the Multiroom Output jacks on the rear panel of the AVR 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

2.5mm2 is recommended for long multiroom connections.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Any cables run inside walls should carry any certification that is required by the local building and electrical codes. To avoid interference, audio and speaker cables should not be parallel to, or run in the same conduits or path with, AC cables. If you have any questions about multiroom wiring, consult your dealer, custom installer or low-voltage electrical contractor.

External Audio Power Amplifier

Connections

If desired, the AVR 5000 may be connected to optional, external audio power amplifiers or used with equalizers or speaker systems that require connection between the preamp and amplifier sections of a receiver.

To make these connections, remove the jumpers

that connect the Preamp Out jacks		and
Amplifier In jacks	for the channels to be

used with external devices. Store the jumpers in a safe place so that the AVR may be used in its normal mode at a future date, if desired.

When an external amplifier is used, connect the Preamp Out jacks to the inputs on the amplifier. When an equalizer or speaker proces- sor is used, connect the Preamp Out jacks

to the inputs of the processor, and connect the outputs of the processor back to the Amplifier In jacks on the AVR. Note that when external amplifiers or devices are used, volume is still controlled by the AVR, although additional vol- ume controls on the external device may affect volume and output levels from the AVR.

External Audio Decoder Connection

To provide for ultimate flexibility, the AVR5000 may be used in conjunction with optional, exter- nal decoders for digital audio systems other than the AVR5000’s own built-in Dolby Digital and DTS decoding system or with DVD players hav- ing those decoders integrated. If an external decoder is used, connect the output jacks of the decoder to the 6-Channel Direct inputs , making sure to match channels.

These jacks may also be used for connections to devices such as DVD players or High Definition Television (HDTV) sets or decoders that feature built-in digital surround decoders. Although the digital decoding system in the AVR5000 will typi- cally provide audio performance that is superior to other decoders, you may use these jacks to provide an additional 6-channel input for connection to a DVD player or HDTV set with a built-in decoder and discrete 6-channel analog outputs.

AC Power Connections

This unit is equipped with two accessory AC out- lets. They may be used to power accessory devices, but they should not be used with high- current draw equipment such as power ampli- fiers. The total power draw to the Unswitched

Outlet	must not exceed 100 watts, that to
the Switched Outlet		50 watts.

The Switched outlet will receive power only when the unit is on completely. This is recom- mended 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 a Standby mode when they are used with switched outlets, and cannot be fully turned on using the outlet alone without a remote control command.

The Unswitched outlet will receive power as long as the unit is plugged into a powered AC outlet and the Main Power Switch 1is on.

Finally, when all connections are complete, plug the power cord into a nonswitched 220-240-volt AC wall outlet. You’re almost ready to enjoy the AVR5000!

18INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS