Harman Kardon AVR80 Owners Manual - Page 16

AVR80 manual 11/01/98 13:01 Side 10 Installation, Set Up & Configuration 10 ENGLISH System Installation After unpacking the unit, and placing it in on a solid surface capable of supporting its weight, you will need to make the connections to your audio and video equipment. These steps need to be done only when the receiver is first installed, or when a change is made to the input source equipment. Audio Input and Output Connections Use the "Audio and Systems Connections" Diagram in the inside front cover as a guide to connecting audio components and speakers to the rear panel. We recommend that you use high quality cables when making connections to source equipment and recorders to preserve the quality of the signals. NOTE: When the source device has both fixed and variable audio outputs it is best to use the fixed output unless you find that the input to the receiver is so low that the sound is noisy, or high that the signal is distorted. 2. When connecting recording devices such as cassette recorders, open reel tape decks, DCC, DAT or MD, connect the PLAY/OUT jacks of the recorder to the IN jacks ∂ƒ. Connect the RECORD/IN jacks on the recorder to the OUT jacks çé. 3. Assemble the AM Loop Antenna supplied with the unit as shown below. Connect it to the AM and GND screw terminals ∫. To assure that all the audio signals are carried to your speakers without loss of clarity or resolution, we suggest that you use high quality speaker cable. Many brands of cable are available, and the choice of cable may be influenced by the distance between your speakers and this receiver, the type of speakers you use, personal preferences and other factors. Your dealer or installer is a valuable resource to consult in selecting the proper cable. Regardless of the brand of cable selected, we recommend that you use a cable constructed of fine, multi-strand copper with a gauge of 14 or larger. Remember, that in specifying cable, the lower the number, the thicker the cable. Cable with a gauge of 16 may be used for short runs of less than ten feet. We do not recommend that you use cables with an AWG equivalent of 18 or higher due to the power loss and degradation in performance that will occur. NOTE: When making connections to audio source equipment or speakers it is always a good practice to unplug the unit from the AC wall plug. This prevents any possibility of accidentally sending audio or transient signals to the speakers that may damage them. 1. For playback only sources, such as a CD player, CD changer, external phono preamp or external digital to analog converter, connect the output jacks of the player to the appropriately labeled inputs on the rear panel. © 4. Connect an FM antenna to the FM (75 ohm) connection å. The FM antenna may be an external roof antenna, an inside powered or wire lead antenna, or a connection from a cable TV system. Note that if the antenna or connection uses 300 ohm twin lead cable, you must use the 300 ohm to 75 ohm adapter supplied with the unit to make the connection. 5. Connect the front, center and surround speaker outputs to the respective speakers. One way to insure that cables will deliver a predictable level of performance is to use Home THX® certified cables. This certification assures that the cables have met a rigorous set of specifications designed for home theater applications. Cables that are run inside walls should have the appropriate markings to indicate listing with appropriate testing agency standards. Questions about running cables inside walls should be referred to your installer or electrical contractor.