User manual HARMAN KARDON AVR 360

[. . . ] AVR 460 AVR 360 AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVERS OWNER'S MANUAL ­ Basic Functions SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety InStructIonS 1. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. [. . . ] AVR 360 is equipped with a Remote IR Input, Zone 2 Input and a stripped Remote IR Output. When the AVR 460/AVR 360 is placed inside a cabinet or facing away from the listener, connect an external IR receiver, such as the optional Harman Kardon HE 1000, to the Remote Input jack. For multizone operation, connect an optional IR receiver, keypad or other control device to the Zone 2 IR Input for remote control of the AVR 460/AVR 360 (and any sources connected to the AVR's Remote IR Output) from the remote zone. Signals transmitted through the Zone 2 Input will control source selection and volume for the main or remote zone, depending on the setting of the remote's Zone Selector. If a source device is shared with the main listening area, any control commands issued to that source will also affect the main room. Step tWo ­ connect tV Connect the system-best video input on the TV to the corresponding video monitor output on the AVR. Step tHree ­ connect Loudspeakers After you have placed your loudspeakers in the room as explained on page 18, connect each speaker to its color-coded terminal on the AVR. Maintain proper polarity by connecting the negative terminal on the speaker (usually colored black) to the negative terminal on the AVR (also colored black); and the positive terminal on the speaker (usually red) to the positive terminal on the AVR (color varies by channel; see Table 1 on page 15). If you have a subwoofer, connect its line-level or LFE input to the purple Subwoofer Output. Step four ­ connect Dock To enjoy content stored on a compatible iPod or iPhone (not included), connect The Bridge III dock (optional) to its proprietary connector. 21 ENGLISH INSTALLATION If any source devices are equipped with a compatible Remote IR Input, use a 1/8" (3, 5 mm) mini-plug interconnect cable (not included) to connect the AVR's Remote IR Output to the source device's Remote IR Input. The AVR 460/AVR 360 outputs a "stripped carrier" IR signal through the Remote IR Output, and the AVR 460 has a full-carrier IR signal available at the Carrier Remote IR Output. To control more than one source device through the Remote IR Output, connect all sources in "daisy chain" fashion, connecting each device's IR output to the next device's IR input, starting with the AVR. Connect devices expecting a full-carrier IR signal to the AVR 460's Carrier Remote IR Output. Connect an external amplifier to the Surround Back/Zone 2 Preamp Outputs. This method requires an additional amplifier, but may increase the total number of remote rooms when used with methods A and B. Connect an A-BUS hub or other A-BUS components to the A-BUS port (AVR 460 only). Use Category 5/5e cable, as described in the instructions for your A-BUS components. The A-BUS system carries the audio signal to the remote components, while receiving IR control codes. To control source devices exclusively from the remote A-BUS module, connect the AVR's Carrier Remote IR Output to a compatible IR input on the source. This avoids having conflicting control commands sent to a source intended for the A-BUS system. IR commands received from the A-BUS system are also distributed to the AVR's other IR outputs. Visit the Web site at www. harmankardon. com for information on available Harman Kardon hubs, the ABH 4 and ABH 4000, and amplified in-wall modules, the AB 1 and AB 2. Step eIGHt ­ Install a multizone System The AVR 460/AVR 360 offers several methods of distributing audio to other areas in your home, and it also features video distribution. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE: Installing a multizone system typically requires running cables inside walls. Always comply with the appropriate safety codes when installing concealed wiring. If you have any doubt about your ability to work with electrical and telecommunications wiring, hire a licensed electrician or custom installer to install the multizone system. [. . . ] NOTE: A system reset erases all user configurations, including video resolution, speaker and level settings, and tuner presets. After a reset, reenter all of these settings from your notes in the appendix worksheets. To reset the AVR 460/AVR 360, place it in Standby mode (press the frontpanel Standby/On Switch so that the Power Indicator turns amber). Then press the front-panel OK Button for at least 5 seconds until the RESET message appears. If the receiver does not function correctly after a processor reset, contact an authorized Harman Kardon service center for assistance. [. . . ]