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AVR435/635 harman/kardon
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS
If your system requires direct connection of a videoremote sensor from receiving commands. In thisOption 2: Connect the Multiroom Audio Outputs
source to your display, we suggest that you considerevent, an optional remote sensor may be used.j on the AVR435 to the inputs of an optional stereo
programming the VDI Buttons w so that you mayConnect the output of the remote sensor to thepower amplifier. Run high-quality speaker wire from
change the input used by your display from the AVROsRemote IR Input Jack g.the amplifier to the speakers in the remote room.
remote. For information on Olearning� remote codes
If other components are also prevented from receivingOption 3: Taking advantage of the AVR 435Os built-in
into a button on the AVR remote,follow the instruc-
remote commands, only one sensor is needed. Simplyseven-channel amplifier, it is possible to use two of the
tions shown on page 44.
use this unitOs sensor or a remote eye by running aamplifier channels to power speakers in the remote
5. Connect the Video Monitor Output Jacks � on
connection from the Remote IR Output Jack h toroom. When using this option, you will not be able to
the receiver to the composite or S-video input of
the Remote IR Input jack on Harman Kardon or otheruse the full 7.1-channel capabilities of the AVR 435 in
your television monitor or video projector.
compatible equipment.the main listening room, but you will be able to add
another listening room without external power ampli-
6. If your DVD player has Y/Pr/Pb analog component
Multiroom IR Link
fiers. To use the internal amplifiers to power a remote
video outputs, connect them to the Component
The remote room IR receiver should be connected to
zone, connect the speakers for the remote room loca-
Video 1 Inputs c. Although this set of inputs may
the AVR 435 via standard coaxial cable. Plug the IR con-
tion to the Surround Back/Multiroom Speaker
be assigned to any of the four video inputs on
nection cable into the Multiroom IR Input Jack f on
Outputs â. Before using the remote room, you
the AVR435, the factory default is for this input
the AVR 435Os rear panel.
will need to configure the amplifiers for surround oper-
to be assigned to the DVD Audio Inputs.
ation by changing a setting in the MULTIROOM
Remember to make a digital audio connectionIf other Harman Kardon-compatible source equipment
menu, following the instructions shown on page 41.
between the DVD player and the AVR, with theis part of the main room installation, the Remote IR
Coaxial Digital Input 1being the factoryOutput Jack h on the rear panel should be con-
NOTE: For all options, you may connect an optional
default.For information on changing the inputnected to the IR IN jack on source equipment. This will
IR sensor in the remote room to the AVR 435 via an
assignments for either the component video enable the remote room location to control source
appropriate cable. Connect the sensorOs cable to the
jacks or the DVD playerOs audio connection, seeequipment functions.
Multiroom IR Input f on the AVR 435 and use
page 21.
When a remote IR sensor is used to control non-the Zone II remote to control the room volume. Alter-
natively, you may install an optional volume control
7. If you have other devices with Y/Pr/Pb or RGBHarman Kardon source equipment, we recommend
between the output of the amplifiers and the speakers.
component video outputs, connect the sourcethat you make a direct connection or use an optional,
device to the Component Video 2 Inputs d.external IR Oblaster� connected to the Remote IR¨
A-BUSInstallation Connections
The audio connections may be to any of the VideoCarrier Output Jack i. If you are in doubt as to
The AVR 435 is among the few receivers available
Audio InputsM or the Optical orwhich IR Output jack to use for the equipment in your
that offer built-in A-BUS Ready operation. When used
Coaxial Digital InputsKL. When usingsystem, contact your dealer or installer, or the manu-
with an optional A-BUS product, you have all the ben-
either of the Component Video Inputs, make certainfacturerOs support site and ask whether the unit to be
efits of remote zone operation without the need for an
that the audio and video inputs are properly config-controlled uses Ofull carrier� or Ostripped� carrier IR
external power amplifier.
ured in the INPUT SETUP menu,ascommands. When Ofull carrier commands� are used,
described on page 21.make the connection to the Remote IR CarrierTo use the AVR 435 with an approved A-BUS prod-
Output Jack i. Otherwise, make the connection touct, simply connect it to the AVR 435 using standard
8. If the component video inputs are used, connect
the Remote IR Output Jack h as noted above.Category 5 wiring that is properly rated for the specific
the Component Video Monitor Outputs b to
in-wall installation. Terminate the wiring at the receiver
NOTE: All remotely controlled components must be
the component video inputs of your TV, projector
end to a standard RJ-45 connector in compliance
linked together in a Odaisy chain.� Connect the IR OUT
or display device.
with the instructions furnished with the A-BUS product.
jack of one unit to the IR IN of the next to establish
9. If you have a camcorder, video game or otherthis chain.
You may connect a single A-BUS module to the
audio/video device that is connected to the AVR on
AVR435 with no further equipment needed. If you
Multiroom Connections
a temporary rather than permanent basis, connect
wish to connect more than one A-BUS module, an
The AVR 435 is equipped with multizone capabilities
the audio, video and digital audio outputs of that
optional, external A-BUS hub may be used to
that allow it to send a separate audio source to the
device to the Front-Panel Inputs KLM. A
provide that capability. Contact your dealer or
remote zone from the one selected for use in the
device connected here is selected as the Video 4
www.harmankardon.com for more information on
main room.
input, and the digital inputs must be assigned to the
other A-BUS products available from Harman Kardon.
Video 4 input.(See page 21 for more information
Depending on your systemOs requirement, three
on input configuration.)No further installation or adjustment is needed, as the
options are available for audio connection:
A-BUS jack on the AVR 435 routes the signals to their
System and Power Connections
Option 1: Use high-quality, shielded audio intercon-proper destination for power, signal source and control.
nect cable from the AVR 435Os location to the remoteThe output fed to the A-BUS jack is determined by the
The AVR 435 is designed for flexible use with multi-
room. In the remote room, connect the interconnectAVR 435Os multiroom system and menus.
room systems, external control components and
cable to a stereo power amplifier. The amplifier will be
power amplifiers.
RS-232 Connections
connected to the roomOs speakers. At the AVR 435,
The AVR 435 is equipped with an RS-232 Serial
Main Room Remote Control Extensionplug the audio interconnect cables into the Multiroom
Connection Port e that may be used for two pur-
If the receiver is placed behind a solid or smokedAudio Outputs j on the AVR 435Os rear panel.
poses. When the port is connected to a compatible,
glass cabinet door, the obstruction may prevent the
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