Installation and Connections
NOTE:
While most speaker manufacturers
adhere to an industry convention of using
black terminals for negative and red ones
for positive, some manufacturers may
vary from this configuration. To assure
proper phase, and optimal performance,
consult the identification plate on your
speaker, or the speaker’s manual to verify
polarity. If you do not know the polarity
of your speaker, ask your dealer for
advice before proceeding, or consult
the speaker’s manufacturer.
7. Connections to a subwoofer are made
via a line-level audio connection from
the
Subwoofer Output
¶
to the line-
level input of a subwoofer with a built-in
amplifier. If a passive subwoofer is used,
the connection first goes to a power
amplifier, which will be connected to one
or more subwoofer speakers.
Video Equipment Connections
Video equipment is connected in a fashion
similar to audio components. Again, the
use of high-quality interconnect cables is
recommended to preserve signal quality.
1. Connect a VCR’s audio and video
Play/Out jacks to the
Video 1 In
jacks
£
on the rear panel. The audio and
Record/Out jacks on the VCR should be
connected to the
Tape Monitor Out
jacks
b
on the AVR35RDS.
2. Connect the audio and video outputs
of a satellite receiver, cable TV converter
or television set or any other video source
to the
Video 2 In
jacks
›
.
3. Connect the audio and video outputs
of a DVD or laser disc player to the
DVD
jacks
§
.
4. Connect the
TV Monitor Out
fi
jacks on the receiver to the video
input of your television monitor or
video projector.
System and Power Connections
The AVR35RDS is designed for flexible
use with external control components
and power amplifiers. These connections
are easy to make during an initial instal-
lation, or at a later date should you
choose to upgrade your system.
Remote Control Extension
If the receiver is placed behind a solid or
smoked glass cabinet door, the obstruc-
tion may prevent the remote sensor from
receiving commands. In this event, an
optional remote sensor may be used.
Connect the output of the remote sensor
to the
Remote Cont. In
jack
°
.
If other components are also prevented
from receiving remote commands, only
one sensor is needed. They may use this
unit’s sensor or a remote eye by running
a connection from the
Remote Cont.
Out
jack
·
to the Remote In jack on
Harman Kardon or other compatible
equipment.
AC Power Connections
This unit is equipped with two accessory
AC outlets. They may be used to power
accessory devices, but they should not be
used with high-current draw equipment
such as power amplifiers. The total power
draw may not exceed 50W to each outlet.
The
Switched
⁄
outlet will receive
power only when the unit is on. This is
recommended for devices that have no
power switch, or a mechanical power
switch that may be left in the “ON”
position.
NOTE:
Devices with electronic power
switches may only go into a Standby
mode when plugged in here.
The
Unswitched
¤
outlet will receive
power as long as the unit is plugged into
a powered AC outlet.
Finally, when all connections are com-
plete, plug the power cord into a non-
switched 120-volt AC wall outlet. You’re
almost ready to enjoy the AVR35RDS!
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AVR35RDS 230 volt Rev (C) 9/28/98
