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Installation and Configuration
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Your new Harman Kardon receiver isAssemble the supplied AM loop antennajack may also be used as the IR input
designed to provide the best reproductionas shown below and connect it to the AMfrom compatible multiroom control
from both movies and musical pro-ANTENNATerminalsf. systems. The AVR40Os remote sensor may
grams. To assure that the unit operates toAM LOOP ANTENNA SETTINGbe looped to other components by con-
its fullest capability, it is important thatnecting the REMOTE CONTROL
you spend a few minutes to properlyExtension Output!to the IR
install and configure all of the elementsremote input jack of other compatible
in your new system. Some, or all of thecomponents.
following steps will apply to your system,
depending on the equipment in use. IfLEGSpeaker Selection and Placement
Stand and place it on a shelf, or hang it on a wall.
you have any questions concerning theDepending on the type of center channel
installation of this product consult yourIt may be necessary to rotate the antennaspeaker in use and your viewing device,
local dealer, or contact the Harmanor change its position to achieve the bestplace the center speaker directly above or
Kardon web site at AM reception. Connect an FM antenna tobelow your TV.
www.harmankardon.comthe FM ANTENNA Terminalg. A
300-ohm to 75-ohm adapter may beOnce the center channel speaker is
System Component Connectionsrequired for some antennae.installed, position the left and right front
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE: Manyspeakers so that they are as far away
If you are using the AVR40 to switchfrom one another as the center channel
products feature automatic turn on cir-
cuitry which may accidentally be activatedvideo inputs, connect the Monitorout-speaker is from the preferred listening
put â to a video input on your TV orposition. Ideally, the front channel
when making connections. For your own
safety and to prevent damage to speakers,projector.speakers should be placed so that their
tweeters are no more than 242higher
amplifiers and other components we
strongly recommend that all equipmentThe rear panel accessory outlets on theor lower from the tweeter in the center
AVR40 may be used to power low currentchannel speaker.
power be turned off at the Main Power
Switch1, or that AC power cords bedevices such as CD players or tape decks.
The SWITCHED Accessory ACDepending on the specifics of your room
unplugged when any system connections
are made or changed.Power Outlets�are activated onlyacoustics and the type of speakers in use,
when the AVR40 is turned on. Theimaging may be improved by moving the
Using high-quality interconnect cables,UNSWITCHED Accessory ACfront left and right speakers slightly for-
Power OutletsŢmay be used withward of the center channel speaker. If
connect all source components to the
appropriate input jacks on the rearVCRs, as the power to these outlets is livepossible, adjust all front loudspeakers so
panel. When connecting audio recordersas long as the AVR40 remains connectedthat they are aimed at ear height when
and VCRs it is important to make certainto an AC power source. you are seated in the listening position.
that the PLAY/OUT jacks on the recorders
CAUTION: The total power load for allUsing these guidelines, you may find that
are connected to the PLAY jacks on theit takes some experimentation to find the
AVR40, and that the RECORD/IN jacks ofproducts connected to the accessory out-
lets must not exceed 100 watts. Do notcorrect location for the front speakers in
the recorders are connected to the RECyour particular installation. DonOt be
jacks on the AVR40.use them for high current devices such as
power amplifiers.afraid to move things around until the
system sounds correct. Optimize speaker
If the AVR40Os front panel remote sensorlocations so that pans across the front of
the room sound smooth, and that sounds
35is blocked by cabinet doors you may
still operate the unit via remote controlfrom all speakers appear to arrive at the
listening position at the same time with-
with the use of an optional external
remote sensor. Connect the output of theout delay from the center speaker as
opposed to the left and right speakers.
sensor to the rear panel REMOTE
CONTROL Extension Inputá. This
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