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Installation, Setup and Configuration
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System Installationconnections on the AVR85 rear panel.Regardless of the brand of cable selected,
After unpacking the unit, and placing itNote that the Opticaland Coaxialwe recommend that you use a cable con-
on a solid surface capable of supportingdigital inputs !á may be used withstructed of fine, multistrand copper with
its weight, you will need to make theeither a Dolby Digital (AC-3*) source a gauge of 14 or larger. Remember that
connections to your audio and videoor the output of a conventional CD or LVin specifying cable, the lower the num-
equipment. These steps need to be doneplayerOs PCM (SP/DIF) output. The ber, the thicker the cable.
only when the receiver is first installed,AC-3 RFinput amay ONLY be con-
or when a change is made to the inputnected to the special AC-3 RF output of Cable with a gauge of 16 may be used for
source equipment.a laser disc player.short runs of less than ten feet. We do not
recommend that you use cables with an
Audio Input and Output Connections4. Assemble the AM Loop Antenna sup-AWG equivalent of 18 or higher due to
We recommend that you use high-qualityplied with the unit as shown below.the power loss and degradation in
cables when making connections toConnect it to the AM and GND screwperformance that will occur.
source equipment and recorders toterminals �.
preserve the quality of the signals.Cables that are run inside walls should
have the appropriate markings to indicate
When making connections to audiolisting with UL, CSA or other appropriate
source equipment or speakers it is alwaystesting agency standards. Questions about
a good practice to unplug the unit fromrunning cables inside walls should be
the AC wall plug. This prevents any possi-referred to your installer or a licensed
bility of accidentally sending audio orelectrical contractor who is familiar with
transient signals to the speakers that may5. Connect an FM antenna to the the NEC and/or the applicable local
damage them.building codes in your area.
FM (75 ohm)connection a. The
1. For playback only audio sources, suchFM antenna may be an external roofWhen connecting wires to the speakers,
as a CD player, CD changer, externalantenna, an inside powered or wire leadbe certain to observe proper polarity.
phono preamp or external digital to ana-antenna, or a connection from a cableRemember to connect the Onegative� or
log converter, connect the output jacks ofTV system. Note that if the antenna orOblack� wire to the same terminal on the
connection uses 300-ohm twin lead
the player to the appropriately labeledcable, you must use the 300-ohm to receiver and the speaker. Similarly, the
inputs on the rear panel ?.75-ohm adapter supplied with the unit Opositive� or Ored� wire should be con-
nected to the like terminal on the AVR85
Note: When the source device has bothto make the connection.and speaker.
fixed and variable audio outputs it is best
to use the fixed output unless you find6. Connect the front, center andNote: While most speaker manufacturers
that the input to the receiver is so lowsurround speaker outputs U�� to adhere to an industry convention of using
that the sound is noisy, or high that thethe respective speakers.black terminals for negative and red ones
signal is distorted.To assure that all the audio signals arefor positive, some manufacturers may
carried to your speakers without loss ofvary from this configuration. To assure
2. When connecting recording devicesproper phase, and optimal performance,
such as audio cassette recorders, openclarity or resolution, we suggest that youconsult the identification plate on your
reel audio tape decks, DCC, DAT or MD,use high-quality speaker cable. Manyspeaker, or the speakerOs manual to verify
connect the PLAY/OUT jacks of thebrands of cable are available, and thepolarity. If you do not know the polarity
recorder to the INjacks on the AVR85.choice of cable may be influenced by theof your speaker, ask your dealer for advice
distance between your speakers and this
Connect the RECORD/IN jacks on thereceiver, the type of speakers you use,before proceeding, or consult the
recorder to the OUT jacks on the AVR85.personal preferences and other factors.speakerOs manufacturer.
Your dealer or installer is a valuable
3. Connect the output of any digital
sources to be used to the appropriateresource to consult in selecting the
proper cable.
AVR85 120 rev (g) 6/14/97 |
ACEC
HARMAN KARDON
