Installation, Set Up And Configuration - Harman Kardon AVR80II Owner's Manual

External Audio Power Amplifier
Connections
Using the jacks
PRE OUT
tions may be made to external power
amplifiers. To make these connections,
remove the jumpers between
and , and save them for future
MAIN IN
use. Connect the
PRE-OUT
nels to be connected to external ampli-
fiers to that amplifier's inputs. Volume
will still be controlled by this receiver.
When an external amplifier is used for
the front channels, this receiver's rear
channel outputs and a passive (non-
powered) subwoofer may be connected to
this unit's internal amplifier for higher
power output. To make these connec-
tions, follow the diagrams on this page.
Using short RCA to RCA jumpers, connect
the left and right
SURR PRE-OUT
jacks to the left and right
FRONT MAIN
jacks. A subwoofer may be connected
IN
by connecting the
SUBWOOFER PRE
to the
OUT CENTER MAIN IN
If these connections are used, changes
must be made to the speaker outputs.
Connect the left and right surround
speakers to the speaker terminals labeled
˙î and the passive sub-
FRONT
woofer to the speaker terminals labeled
∆
.
CENTER
NOTE: When external power amplifiers
are used, the center channel speakers
should receive at least as much amplifier
power as the front left and right speakers.
Installation, Set Up & Configuration
AC Power Connections
This unit is equipped with two accessory
, connec- AC outlets. They may be used to power
ñ
accessory devices, but they should not be
used with high current draw equipment
such as power amplifiers.
PRE-OUT
of the chan- The
SWITCHED
power only when the unit is on. This is
recommended for devices that have no
power switch, or a mechanical power
switch that may be left in the "ON"
position.
The
UNSWITCHED
receive power as long as the unit is
plugged into a powered AC outlet.
Finally, when all connections are com-
plete, plug the power cord into a non-
switched 120 volt AC wall outlet. Note
that the ring surrounding the Power
Switch
(
ready to enjoy the AVR80
.
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outlet will receive
ü
outlet will
will turn amber. You're almost
!
II
External
Power Amplifier
L R
MAIN IN PRE OUT
L
FRONT
R
L
SURR.
R
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
Right Surround
Speaker
+ –
R L
SPEAKERS
CENTER
Subwoofer
–
+
CENTER
8 OHMS
Left Surround
Speaker
SURR.
8 OHMS
+
–
FRONT
8 OHMS