Harman Kardon AVR35 Owner's Manual

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Installation and ConnectionsNOTE: While most speaker manufacturersadhere to an industry convention of usingblack terminals for negative and red onesfor positive, some manufacturers mayvary from this configuration. To assureproper phase, and optimal performance,consult the identification plate on yourspeaker, or the speaker’s manual to verifypolarity. If you do not know the polarityof your speaker, ask your dealer foradvice before proceeding, or consultthe speaker’s manufacturer.7. Connections to a subwoofer are madevia a line-level audio connection fromthe Subwoofer Output ¶ to the line-level input of a subwoofer with a built-inamplifier. If a passive subwoofer is used,the connection first goes to a poweramplifier, which will be connected to oneor more subwoofer speakers.Video Equipment ConnectionsVideo equipment is connected in a fashionsimilar to audio components. Again, theuse of high-quality interconnect cables isrecommended to preserve signal quality.1. Connect a VCR’s audio and videoPlay/Out jacks to the Video 1 In jacks£ on the rear panel. The audio andRecord/Out jacks on the VCR should beconnected to the Tape Monitor Outjacks b on the AVR35.2. Connect the audio and video outputsof a satellite receiver, cable TV converteror television set or any other video sourceto the Video 2 In jacks ›.3. Connect the audio and video outputsof a DVD or laser disc player to the DVDjacks §.4. Connect the TV Monitor Out fijacks on the receiver to the videoinput of your television monitor orvideo projector.System and Power ConnectionsThe AVR35 is designed for flexible usewith external control components andpower amplifiers. These connections areeasy to make during an initial installa-tion, or at a later date should you chooseto upgrade your system.Remote Control ExtensionIf the receiver is placed behind a solid orsmoked glass cabinet door, the obstruc-tion may prevent the remote sensor fromreceiving commands. In this event, anoptional remote sensor may be used.Connect the output of the remote sensorto the Remote Cont. In jack °.If other components are also preventedfrom receiving remote commands, onlyone sensor is needed. They may use thisunit’s sensor or a remote eye by runninga connection from the Remote Cont.Out jack · to the Remote In jack onHarman Kardon or other compatibleequipment.AC Power ConnectionsThis unit is equipped with two accessoryAC outlets. They may be used to poweraccessory devices, but they should not beused with high-current draw equipmentsuch as power amplifiers. The total powerdraw may not exceed 50W to each outlet.The Switched ¤ outlet will receivepower only when the unit is on. This isrecommended for devices that have nopower switch, or a mechanical powerswitch that may be left in the “ON”position.NOTE: Devices with electronic powerswitches may only go into a Standbymode when plugged in here.The Unswitched ⁄ outlet will receivepower as long as the unit is plugged intoa powered AC outlet.Finally, when all connections are com-plete, plug the power cord into a non-switched 120-volt AC wall outlet. You’realmost ready to enjoy the AVR35!15