Harman Kardon AVP-1 Owners Manual - Page 2

PLANNING YOUR HOME AUDIO SURROUND AUDIO SYSTEM Home surround systems are primarily intended for use with video. The AVP1, however, has been especially designed to work equally well with both non-encoded sources (CD's, cassettes, broadcast television and records) as well as surround-encoded video sources (motion pictures and broadcast television). A complete Home THX* Audio System further enhances the performance of various music and video sources. It is designed for use in rooms as large as 5,000 cubic feet and with the use of additional THX speaker subwoofers the Harman Kardon group of THX audio components can deliver certified performance in rooms up to 10,000 cubic feet. You can use existing equipment to begin building a complete Home THX Audio System. Although it will not be a full-fledged THX Audio System until it is complete, the incremental improvements will be clearly heard as each step is taken toward the goal. You should start with the AVP1 THX controller and upgrade the system a step at a time by adding either the THX dipolar surround speakers or the main front speakers with a subwoofer. PLEASE NOTE: The THX specification includes an electronic crossover for the front speaker system. If you are using THX speakers without the AVP1, or other THX controller, some provision must be made for an appropriate crossover between the subwoofer(s) and the front speakers. *THX is a registered trademark of LUCUSARTS ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY. The list of equipment needed for a complete Harman Kardon Home THX Audio System Installation is fairly straightforward: ■ An AVP1 THX controller. ■ At least seven channels of amplification for left, center, right front channels plus two surround speakers and one or more subwoofers. ■ Identical THX left, center and right front speakers with appropriate stands or mounting brackets to facilitate aiming them directly at the primary listening area. ■ One or more THX subwoofers (depending on room sized) designed for use with the THX front speakers. ■ A pair of THX dipolar surround speakers with appropriate stands, or attached mounting brackets to position them at least two feet above ear level when seated. ■ Assorted interconnecting cables and speaker wires. Position of components: Electronics ■ Keep noisy components away ■ Hide distracting (LEDs) ■ Consider IR receiver by the screen ■ Provide cooling for power amps ■ Aim for short speaker cables (unless in high RF fields where low levels might pick up noise) 1 II III MI III II •