AVR240 harman/kardon
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS
System Installationcode, as noted on page 8. However, many speakers
still use a red terminal for the positive (+) connection.
After unpacking the unit, locating it in a place with ade-Connect the Onegative� or Oblack� wire to the same ter-
quate ventilation and placing it on a solid surface capableminal on both the receiver and the speaker.
of supporting its weight, you will need to make the con-
nections to your audio and video equipment.NOTE: While most speaker manufacturers adhere to
an industry convention of using black terminals for
IMPORTANT NOTE: For your personal safety and to
6. Connect the supplied FM antenna to the FM (75-negative and red ones for positive, some may vary
avoid possible damage to your equipment and speakers,
ohm) Connection �. The FM antenna may be anfrom this configuration. To ensure proper phase and
it is always a good practice to turn off and unplug the
external roof antenna, an inside powered or wire-optimal performance, consult the identification plate on
AVR and ALL source equipment from the AC output
lead antenna or a connection from a cable TV sys-your speaker or the speakerOs manual to verify polarity.
before making any audio or video system connections.
tem. If the antenna or connection uses 300-ohmIf you do not know the polarity of your speaker, ask
Audio Equipment Connectionstwin-lead cable, you must use the 300-ohm-to-75-your dealer for advice before proceeding, or consult
We recommend that you use high-quality interconnectohm adaptor supplied with the unit to make thethe speakerOs manufacturer.
cables when making connections to source equipmentconnection.
We also recommend that the length of cable used
and recorders to preserve the integrity of the signals.
7. With the AVR 240 turned off, connect the optionalto connect speaker pairs be identical. For example,
1. Connect the analog outputs of a CD player to theHarman Kardon to Digital Mediause the same length piece of cable to connect the
CD Audio Inputs a.Player (DMP) Connector e. Your compatiblefront-left and front-right or surround-left and sur-
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iPodmay be docked in when you wish toround-right speakers, even if the speakers are a
NOTE: When the CD player has both fixed and vari-use it as an audio source device. Video materialsdifferent distance from the AVR 240.
able audio outputs, it is best to use the fixed outputstored on the iPod may not be viewed when The
unless you find that the input to the receiver is soBridge is in use.9. Connections to a subwoofer are normally made
low that the sound is noisy, or so high that it is via a line-level audio connection from the
8. Connect the front, center, surround and surround
distorted.Subwoofer Output Y to the line-level input of a
back speaker outputs ?â�U to the respec-
subwoofer with a built-in amplifier. When a passive
2. Connect the analog Play/Out jacks of a cassettetive speakers.subwoofer is used, the connection first goes to a
deck, MD, CD-R or other audio recorder to thepower amplifier, which will be connected to one or
To ensure that all the audio signals are carried to your
Tape Input Jacks c. Connect the analogmore subwoofers. If you are using a powered
speakers without loss of clarity or resolution, we sug-
Record/In jacks on the recorder to the Tapesubwoofer that does not have line-level input con-
gest that you use high-quality speaker cable. Many
Output Jacks L on the AVR 240.nections, follow the instructions furnished with the
brands of cable are available and the choice of cable
speaker for connection information.
3. Connect the output of any digital sources such asmay be influenced by the distance between your
a CD or DVD changer or player, advanced videospeakers and the receiver, the type of speakers you10. If an external multichannel audio source with 5.1,
game, a digital satellite receiver, HDTV tuner oruse, personal preferences and other factors. Your dealer6.1 or 7.1 outputs such as an external digital
digital cable set-top box or the output of a com-or installer is a valuable resource to consult in select-processor/decoder, DVD-Audio or SACD player
patible computer sound card to the Optical anding the proper cable.is used, connect the outputs of that device to
Coaxial Digital Audio Inputs bg*(.Wethe 6/8-Channel Direct Inputs j.
Regardless of the brand of cable selected, we recom-
recommend connecting the coaxial digital audio
mend that you use a cable constructed of multistrand
output of your DVD player to the Coax 1 DigitalVideo Equipment Connections
copper with a gauge of 14 or smaller. Remember that
Audio Input á, since that digital input isVideo equipment is connected in the same manner as
in specifying cable, the lower the number, the thicker
assigned to the DVD source by default. The Videoaudio components. The use of high-quality interconnect
the cable.
2/Cable/Sat source defaults to the Optical 1cables is recommended to preserve signal quality.
Digital Audio Input g. If your cable televisionCable with a gauge of 16 may be used for short runs
1. Connect a VCROs, DVD recorderOs, personal video
set-top box or satellite receiver is equipped with of less than 10 feet. We do not recommend that you
recorderOs or other video sourceOs audio and video
an optical digital audio output, we recommend thatuse cables with an AWG equivalent of 18 or higher,
Play/Out jacks to the Video 1 Audio/Video and/or
you connect it to this input to obtain the benefits due to the power loss and degradation in performance
S-Video Input Jacks OX on the rear panel. The
of higher-quality digital audio (such as PCM, Dolbythat will occur.
Audio and Video Record/In jacks on the recorder
Digital 2.0 or Dolby Digital 5.1 signals when broad-
should be connected to the Video 1 Audio/Video
cast by your cable or satellite provider).Cables that are run inside walls should have the appro-
and/or S-Video Output Jacks QY on the AVR 240.
priate markings to indicate listing with UL, CSA or other
4. Connect the Coaxial or Optical Digital Audioappropriate testing agency standards. Questions aboutAlthough any video device may be connected to
Outputs áa on the rear panel of the AVR 240 torunning cables inside walls should be referred to yourthese jacks, we recommend connecting your video
the matching digital input connections on a CD-R orinstaller or a licensed electrician who is familiar with recorder so that you may take advantage of the
MiniDisc or other digital recorder.the NEC and/or the applicable local building codes infact that the remote control is preprogrammed
with video recorder product codes for the Video 1
your area.
5. Assemble the AM Loop Antenna supplied with thedevice.
unit so that the tabs at the bottom of the antennaWhen connecting wires to the speakers, observe
loop snap into the holes in the base. Connect it toproper polarity. Note that the positive (+) terminal of2. Connect the analog audio and video outputs of a
the AM Antenna Terminals c.each speaker connection may carry a specific colorsatellite receiver, cable TV converter, television set
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