Installation and Connections
To prevent possible damage to your speakersNOTE: When replacing batteries, it is always a
and other components in your audio system, itgood idea to replace both at the same time.
is important that ALL components, including theWhen the unit will not be used for an extended
FL 8380 and your receiver or preamp andperiod of time, it is also a good idea to remove
amplifiers, are turned off and unplugged fromthe batteries so that the potential for corrosion
their AC power source when installing any newor damage is avoided.
component.
If the FL 8380 is installed behind a cabinet or
Connecting the FL 8380 to your audio system isother obstruction that may block the path
simple. Using standard RCA-to-RCA intercon-between the front panel Remote Sensor$
nect cords, connect the left and right Audioand the location of the remote, an optional
Output jacks ° on the rear panel to the CDexternal IR sensor may be used. Connect the
input jacks on your receiver, surround processorsensor to the remote IR-In jack c on the
or preamplifier.rear panel. This jack may also be connected to
the IR-Output jack of another compatible
If your system includes an optional external Harman Kardon component or a compatible IR-
digital-to-analog converter, or if you are using asystem-remote product.
receiver or other processor that has the capabil-
ity to decode PCM digital input signals, connectYou may also use the IR Sensor in the FL 8380 to
the Coaxial Digital Output jack a to thesend commands to other compatible remote con-
Coaxial Digital input on the decoder. Make cer-trolled products. Connect the remote IR-Out jack
tain to use a coaxial-style interconnect cable, asL to the input of the other product or system.
standard audio cables will not perform as well.
Connect the power to a nonswitched AC wallŢ
Install the two AA batteries supplied with the outlet or to the accessory outlet on the rear of
FL 8380Os remote by turning the remote over soanother audio device in your system and you
that you are holding the bottom side up. Pressare ready to go!
lightly on the embossed arrow on the cover and
gently slide the cover towards you in the direction
NOTE: When using the accessory outlet on
of the arrow. Insert the batteries inside the com-another product to power the FL 8380, make
partment, being careful to follow the + and �
certain that it has the compatibility to power a
polarity indications at the bottom of the compart-device that draws at least 20 watts of current
ment. Replace the cover by placing it on the
in addition to being able to handle the require-
remote and sliding it back towards the top of thements of the other devices that may be plugged
remote.into the accessory outlets. If you use a
Oswitched� outlet, it is important to remember
that the host product must be turned on in
order for the FL 8380 to operate.
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