Harman-Kardon AVR80 - Manual (Page 17)

Installation, Set Up & Configuration
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When connecting wires to the speakers,
be certain to observe proper polarity.
Remember to connect the “negative” or
“black” wire to the same terminal on the
receiver and the speaker. Similary the
“Red“ wire should be connected to the
like terminal on the AVR80 and speaker.
NOTE: While most speaker
manufacturers adhere to an industry
convention of using black terminals for
negative and red ones for positive, some
manufacturers may vary from this
configuration. To assure proper phase,
and optimal performance, consult the
identification plate on your speaker, or
the speaker’s manual to verify polarity. If
you do not know the polarity of your
speaker, ask your dealer for advice before
proceeding, or consult the speaker’s
manufacturer.
6. Connections to a subwoofer are made
via a line level audio connection from the
receiver´s jack
µ to the line level input of
a subwoofer with a built in amplifier. If a
passive subwoofer is used, the connection
first goes to a power amplifier, which will
be connected to the subwoofer speakers.
If Your system has two subwoofers, as
with many THX systems, connect the jack
µ with a so called ‘Y’ cable to a Stereo
power amplifier, powering both
subwoofers.
7. If an outboard multichannel digital
audio adapter is used, connect the six
outputs of the adapter to the
6 CH.
Direct Input inputs ø .
Video Input and
Output Connections
Video connections are made in a similar
fashion to those for audio components.
Again, the use of high quality
interconnect video cables is
recommended to preserve signal quality.
1. Connect the VCR’s audio, video and
“S” Video OUT jacks to the
VCR IN jacks
ACFHJL on the rear panel. The
audio, video and “S” video IN jacks on
the VCR should be connected to the
VCR
OUT jacks BDEGIK on the AVR
80.
2. Connect the audio, video and “S” video
outputs of a satellite receiver, cable TV
converter, television set or any
Audio/Video source to the
TV jacks
MNO .
3. Connect the audio, video and “S” video
outputs of a Laser Disc player to the
LD
jacks PQR . If your LD player has a
coax digital output for 44.1kHz PCM
audio, you will obtain higher sound
quality by connecting that output to the
LD Digital In jack S .
4. Connect the TV MON TU jacks on
the receiver to the video or “S” Video
inputs of your television monitor or video
projector.
5. There is no mix or change between
‘Video’ (composite) and ‘S’ Video signals
inside the AVR 70 and no sytem selection.
If watching to both signals systems, both
TV MON jacks
T and U must be
connected to the TV Monitor. The On
Screen Menus are visible only on the
‘Video’ Output, not on ‘S’ Video.
System and Power Connections
The AVR80 is designed for flexible use
with external control components and
power amplifiers. These connections are
easy to make during an initial
installation, or at a later date should you
choose to upgrade your system.
Remote Control Expansion
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, an optional remote sensor may be
used. Connect the output of the remote
sensor to the
Remote Cont. IN jack √ .
If other components are also prevented
from receiving remote commands, only
one sensor is needed. They may use this
unit’s sensor or a remote eye by running
a connection from the
REMOTE
CONT. OUT jack ∑ to the Remote In
jack on Harman Kardon or other JR-code
compatible equipment.
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