Harman Kardon AVR 330 Owner's Manual

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16 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONSSystem and Power ConnectionsThe AVR 330 is designed for flexible use withmultiroom systems, external control componentsand power amplifiers.Main Room Remote Control ExtensionIf the receiver is placed behind a solid or smokedglass cabinet door, the obstruction may preventthe remote sensor from receiving commands. Inthis event, the remote sensor of any HarmanKardon or other compatible device, not coveredby the door, or an optional remote sensor maybe used. Connect the Remote IR Output ofthat device or the output of the remote sensor tothe Remote IR Input jack .If other components are also prevented fromreceiving remote commands, only one sensor isneeded. Simply use this unit’s sensor or a remoteeye by running a connection from the RemoteIR Output jack to the Remote IR Inputjack on Harman Kardon or other compatibleequipment.Multiroom IR LinkThe key to remote room operation is to link theremote room to the AVR’s location with wire foran infrared receiver and speakers or an amplifier.The remote room IR receiver (this can be anoptional IR receiver or any other remotableHarman Kardon device in the remote room withIR sensor integrated) should be connected to theAVR via standard coaxial cable. Connect theRemote IR Output of the device or of theoptional sensor with the Multiroom IR Inputjack on the AVR’s rear panel.If other Harman Kardon compatible sourceequipment is part of the main room installation,the Remote IR Output jack on the rearpanel should be connected to the IR IN jack onthat source device. This will enable the remoteroom location to control source equipmentfunctions.NOTE: All remotely controlled components mustbe linked together in a “daisy chain”. Connectthe IR OUT jack of one unit to the IR IN of thenext to establish this chain.Multiroom Audio ConnectionsDepending on your system`s requirement anddistance from the AVR to the remote room, threeoptions are available for audio connection:Option 1: Use high-quality, shielded audiointerconnect phono cable from the AVR’s loca-tion to the remote room. In the remote room,connect the interconnect cable to a stereopower amplifier. The amplifier will be connectedto the room’s speakers. At the AVR, plug theaudio interconnect cables into the MultiroomOutput Jacks on the AVR’s rear panel.Option 2: Place the amplifier that will providepower to the remote location speakers in thesame room as the AVR, and connect theMultiroom Output jacks on the rear panelof the AVR to the audio input of the remoteroom amplifier. Use the appropriate speaker wireto connect the optional power amplifier to theremote speakers. High-quality wire of at least2.5 mm 2 is recommended for long multiroomconnections.Option 3: Taking advantage of the AVR 330’sbuilt-in seven-channel amplifier, it is possible touse two of the amplifier channels to powerspeakers in the remote room. When using thisoption you will not be able to use the full7.1-channel capabilities of the AVR in the mainlistening room, but you will be able to addanother listening room without additionalexternal power amplifiers. To use the internalamplifiers to power a remote zone, connect thespeakers for the remote room location to theSurround Back/Multiroom SpeakerOutputs (. Before using the remote room youwill need to configure the amplifiers forsurround operation by changing a setting inthe Advanced Select menu, following theinstructions shown on page 35.NOTE: For all options, you may connect anoptional IR sensor (Harman Kardon He 1000) inthe remote room to the AVR via an appropriatecable. Connect the sensor’s cable to theMultiroom IR Input on the AVR and usethe Zone II remote to control the room volume.Alternatively, you may install an optional volumecontrol between the output of the amplifiers andthe speakers.AC Power ConnectionsThis unit is equipped with two accessory ACoutlets. They may be used to power accessorydevices, but they should not be used withhigh-current draw equipment such as poweramplifiers. The total power draw to theUnswitched Outlet must not exceed100 watts, that to the Switched Outlet 50 watts.The Switched outlet will receive power onlywhen the unit is on completely. This is recom-mended for devices that have no power switchor a mechanical power switch that may be left inthe “ON” position.NOTE: Many audio and video products go into aStandby mode when they are used withswitched outlets, and cannot be fully turned onusing the outlet alone without a remote controlcommand.The Unswitched outlet will receive poweras long as the unit is plugged into a powered ACoutlet and the Main Power Switch 1 is on.The AVR 330 draws significantly more currentthan other household devices such as computersthat use removable power cords. For that rea-son, it is important that only the cord suppliedwith the unit (or a direct replacement of identi-cal capacity) be used.Once the power cord is connected, you arealmost ready to enjoy the AVR 330’s incrediblepower and fidelity!Installation and Connections