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AVR445 harman/kardon
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS
System Installation7. Connect the front, center, surround and surroundamplifier, which will be connected to one or more
back speaker outputs 57DE to the respec-subwoofer speakers. If you are using a powered
After unpacking the unit, locating it in a place with ade-
quate ventilation and placing it on a solid surface capabletive speakers.subwoofer that does not have line-level input con-
nections, follow the instructions furnished with the
of supporting its weight, you will need to make the con-To ensure that all the audio signals are carried to yourspeaker for connection information.
nections to your audio and video equipment.speakers without loss of clarity or resolution, we sug-
gest that you use high-quality speaker cable. Many9. If an external audio source such as a DVD-Audio,
IMPORTANT NOTE: For your personal safety and to
avoid possible damage to your equipment and speakers,brands of cable are available and the choice of cableSACD or high-definition optical disc player with 5.1
may be influenced by the distance between youror 7.1 analog audio outputs is part of your system,
it is always good practice to turn off and unplug the AVRspeakers and the receiver, the type of speakers youconnect the outputs of the source to the 8-Channel
and ALL source equipment from the AC output before
use, personal preferences and other factors. Your Direct Inputs c.
making any audio or video system connections.dealer or installer is a valuable resource to consult in
Audio Equipment Connectionsselecting the proper cable.Analog Video Equipment Connections
Analog video components are connected in the same
We recommend that you use high-quality interconnectRegardless of the brand of cable selected, we recom-manner as audio components. Again, the use of high-
cables when making connections to source equipment
mend that you use cable with a gauge of 14 or smaller.quality interconnect cables is recommended to preserve
and recorders to preserve the integrity of the signals.Remember that when specifying cable, the lower thesignal quality.
1. Connect the analog output of a CD player to thenumber, the thicker the cable.1. Connect the Video Play/Out jacks of a standard
CD Audio Inputs 6.Cable with a gauge of 16 may be used for short runs(composite) video (or S-video outputs of a digital
NOTE: If your CD player has both fixed and variableof less than 10 feet. We do not recommend that youvideo) recorder or conventional VCR to the Video 1
audio outputs, it is best to use the fixed output unlessuse cables with an AWG equivalent of 18 or higher,Video Inputs R on the AVR 445. Connect the
you find that the input to the receiver is so low that thedue to the power loss and degradation in performanceRecord/In jacks from that device to the Video 1
sound is noisy, or so high that it is distorted.that will occur.Video Outputs S on the AVR.
2. Connect the analog Play/Out jacks of a cassetteCables that are run inside walls should have the appro-2. Connect the analog Audio Left/Right Play/Out jacks
deck, MD, CD-R or other audio recorder to the priate markings to indicate listing with UL, CSA or otherof the device connected to the Video 1 Inputs to
Tape Inputs 4. Connect the analog Record/Inappropriate testing agency standards. Questions aboutthe Video 1 Audio Inputs d on the AVR. Connect
the analog Audio Left/Right Record/In jacks from
jacks on the recorder to the Tape Outputs 2running cables inside walls should be referred to your
on the AVR 445.installer or a licensed electrician who is familiar with that device to the Video 1 Audio Outputs g on
the AVR. If the device has a digital audio output,
3. Connect the output of a digital source such as the NEC and/or the applicable building codes in
a CD or DVD changer or player, a video game, a your area.connect it to one of the Coaxial a or Optical b
digital audio inputs.
digital satellite receiver, an HDTV tuner or digital When connecting wires to the speakers, be certain
cable set-top box or the output of a compatibleto observe proper polarity. Note that the positive (+)3. Connect the Play/Out jacks of a standard (composite)
video or (S-video outputs of a digital video) playback
computer sound card to the Optical and Coaxialterminal of each speaker connection has a specific color
Digital Audio Inputs abKL.code, as noted on page 8. However, most speakers stillsource such as a set-top box or video game console
to the Video 2 Video Inputs T or Video 3 Video
4. Connect the coaxial or optical Digital Audio Outputsuse a red terminal for the positive (+) connection.Inputs U. If the device has analog component
XY on the rear panel of the AVR 445 to the match-Connect the Onegative� or Oblack� wire to the same
video (Y/Pr/Pb) outputs, connect them to one of
ing digital input connections on a CD-R, MiniDisc orterminal on both the receiver and the speaker.the Component Video Inputs O.
other digital recorder.NOTE: While most speaker manufacturers adhere to
4. Connect the analog audio outputs from the source
5. Assemble the AM loop antenna supplied with the an industry convention of using black terminals forto the matching Video 2 Audio Inputs e or
unit so that the tabs at the bottom of the antenna negative and red ones for positive, some may varyVideo 3 Audio Inputs f. If the device has a digi-
loop snap into the holes in the base. Connect it to from this configuration. To ensure proper phase andtal audio output, connect it to one of the Coaxial
the AM Antenna Connections i .optimal performance, consult the identification label ona or Optical b digital audio inputs.
your speaker or the speakerOs manual to verify polarity.
5. If any of the video source devices has analog
If you do not know the polarity of your speaker, ask
your dealer for advice before proceeding, or consultcomponent video (Y/Pr/Pb) outputs, but not HDMI,
the speakerOs manufacturer.connect them to Component Video Inputs O.
The chart on page 59 has the default settings for
We also recommend that the length of cable used
various source devices, but you may make any
to connect speaker pairs be identical. For example,connection and change the configuration setting
use the same length piece of cable to connect the
6. Connect the supplied FM antenna to the FMfront-left and front-right or surround-left and sur-using the IN/OUT SETUP menu, as
Antenna Jack h. The FM antenna may be described on page 23.
an external roof antenna, an inside powered orround-right speakers, even if the speakers are a 6. The default video connection for a DVD player is to
different distance from the AVR 445.
wire-lead antenna or a connection from a cable use the Component Video Input 3 Jacks O on
TV system. If the antenna or connection uses 8. Connections to a subwoofer are normally made viathe AVR, but you may change this assignment in
300-ohm twin-lead cable, you must use an optionala line-level audio connection from the Subwooferthe IN/OUT SETUP menu (see page 23).
300-ohm-to-75-ohm adapter to make the Output 1 to the line-level input of a subwooferA DVD playerOs composite and S-video outputs may
connection.with a built-in amplifier. When a passive subwooferalso be connected to the DVD Video Inputs Q.
is used, the connection first goes to a power Only one connection type is required.
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