Harman Kardon CITATION 5.1 Owner'S Manual Download Page 13

Input and Bridging Connections

The RCA jacks and bridging switches on the unit’s rear panel are used to connect
your surround processor or preamplifier to the amplifier, as well as to select the
channel configuration. Once you have determined what the channel configuration
will be, connect the output of your system to the amplifier as follows:

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BRIDGED

BRIDGED

BRIDGED

BRIDGED

BRIDGED

BRIDGED

+

+

+

+

+

Single Drive/Side Input

Back Input

Single Drive

Dipole

4

Dual Drive

8

   /ch.

Single Drive

Point Source

4

CAUTION: Please refer to owner's manual
before making any electrical connection 
to this speaker.

Single Drive/Side Input

Back Input

Single Drive

Dipole

4

Dual Drive

8

   /ch.

Single Drive

Point Source

4

CAUTION: Please refer to owner's manual
before making any electrical connection 
to this speaker.

REMOTE

REMOTE

TURN ON

DC

IN

ON

OFF

MANUAL
TURN ON

DC

OUT

+

+

+

CH 1 INPUT

(BRIDGED INPUT)

BRIDGED

MODE

CH 2 INPUT

(NOT USED IN

BRIDGED MODE)

NORMAL

MODE

BRIDGED

CH 1 OUTPUT

CH 2 OUTPUT

+

+

+

CH 3 INPUT

(BRIDGED INPUT)

BRIDGED

MODE

CH 4 INPUT

(NOT USED IN

BRIDGED MODE)

NORMAL

MODE

BRIDGED

CH 3 OUTPUT

CH 4 OUTPUT

REMOTE

REMOTE

TURN ON

DC

IN

ON

OFF

MANUAL
TURN ON

DC

OUT

+

+

+

CH 1 INPUT

(BRIDGED INPUT)

BRIDGED

MODE

CH 2 INPUT

(NOT USED IN

BRIDGED MODE)

NORMAL

MODE

BRIDGED

CH 1 OUTPUT

CH 2 OUTPUT

+

+

+

CH 3 INPUT

(BRIDGED INPUT)

BRIDGED

MODE

CH 4 INPUT

(NOT USED IN

BRIDGED MODE)

NORMAL

MODE

BRIDGED

CH 3 OUTPUT

CH 4 OUTPUT

REMOTE

REMOTE

TURN ON

DC

IN

ON

OFF

MANUAL
TURN ON

DC

OUT

+

+

+

CH 1 INPUT

(BRIDGED INPUT)

BRIDGED

MODE

CH 2 INPUT

(NOT USED IN

BRIDGED MODE)

NORMAL

MODE

BRIDGED

CH 1 OUTPUT

CH 2 OUTPUT

+

+

+

CH 3 INPUT

(BRIDGED INPUT)

BRIDGED

MODE

CH 4 INPUT

(NOT USED IN

BRIDGED MODE)

NORMAL

MODE

BRIDGED

CH 3 OUTPUT

CH 4 OUTPUT

COMPOSITE VIDEO

TRIGGERS

AUDIO OUTPUTS

AUDIO INPUTS

IN 

5

IN 

6

IN 

7

IN 

8

REC 

A

OUT

MONO

SUB

SIDE

BACK

REC 

A

OUT

REC 

B

OUT

CENTER

FRONT

STEREO

SUB

FRONT

1

2

3

4

7

8

6

5

L

R

L

R

REC 

B

OUT

IN 

1

IN 

2

IN 

3

IN 

4

AUX
OUT

MAIN

OUT

CALIBRATION
MICROPHONE

1

2

PWR

IR
IN

P O W E R

120V

~

 50/60Hz  50 WATTS

S – VIDEO

IN 

1

IN 

2

IN 

3

IN 

4

AUX
OUT

AUX
OUT

REC 

B

OUT

REC 

A

OUT

AVIS:

 

 

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - NE PAS OUVRIR

C A U T I O N

C A U T I O N

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

WARNING:

  

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR

ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO 
RAIN OR MOISTURE.  DO NOT REMOVE COVER.  NO USER-
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.  REFER SERVICING TO 
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.  Additionally licensed under Canadian patent number 1,037,877.  "Dolby", "Pro Logic"  and the 
Double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

Manufactured under license from Lucasfilm Ltd.  U.S. patent numbers 5,043,970; 5,189,703; abd 5,222,059.  Foreign patents pending.  Lucasfilm and THX are registered
trademarks of Lucasfilm Ltd.

CITATION BUS

SERIAL
NUMBER

7.0 AV Controller

A division of 

Hayward, CA.

Designed and Manufactured in the USA.

Additionally licensed under U.S. patent numbers 5,172,415; 5,263,087; 5,199,075; 5,307,415; 5,280,528; 5,339,363; 5,295,189; 4,932,059; and patents pending.

L

R

L

R

SURROUNDS

Note:

Both switches

should be in “Bridged”
position – this is Two-
channel operation mode. 
A jumper is used to 
connect both pairs of 
negative (“-”) terminals.

Note: 

Switch between

Ch. 1 & Ch. 2 should 
be in “Normal” position .
Switch between Ch. 3 
& Ch. 4 is in “Bridged”
position – this is Three-
channel mode. A jumper 
is used to connect the 
Ch. 3 & Ch. 4 speaker
negative (“-”) terminals.

Note:

Both switches

should be in the “Normal”
position – this is Four-
channel operation.

Figure 2 

System Connections

Citation 7.0 Controller

Citation 5.1

Amplifier

Citation 5.1

Amplifier

Citation 5.1

Amplifier

Subwoofer

Speakers

Front Channel

Speakers

Citation

Dual Drive

Dipoles

Summary of Contents for CITATION 5.1

Page 1: ...5 1 Amplifier Owner s Manual...

Page 2: ......

Page 3: ...nnections 9 Channel Configurations 11 System Connections 12 Input and Bridging Connections 13 Speaker Wire Preparation and Connection 17 Operation 19 Service Information 20 Troubleshooting Guide 21 Sp...

Page 4: ...ment on the same AC circuit as equipment with motors such as air conditioners or refrigera tors This will lessen the possibility of power variation and electrical start up noise affecting your sound s...

Page 5: ...them Speaker wiring input cables and power cords should be carefully placed so that they do not come in contact with or intefere with the external heat sinks Cleaning When the unit gets dirty wipe it...

Page 6: ...manual will yield major dividends in the form of listening enjoyment If you have any questions about this product its installation or operation please contact your retailer or custom installer They a...

Page 7: ...ion In addition when moving the amplifier be careful not to set it down on the heat sink edges to avoid damage to their surface or finish Similarly be care ful to avoid scratching any contact surface...

Page 8: ...wn for normal use Switch them down to bridged to combine amplifier channels for higher power output See page 13 for more information on channel configuration and bridging Power Switch This is the mast...

Page 9: ...RAIN OR MOISTURE DO NOT REMOVE COVER NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Additional...

Page 10: ...100 milliamperes The DC voltage should terminate in a standard mini plug with the positive voltage going to the tip and the negative voltage going to the ring This type of converter may be obtained a...

Page 11: ...be operated in a three channel mode Left and right front channel feeds are run through two unbridged channels while the center channel is operated in a bridged mode This allows the greater output dema...

Page 12: ...n though the product may appear to be turned off As a general rule avoid running any input signal or speaker wire connections in parallel with each other or with AC power cords This can result in unde...

Page 13: ...UTS IN 5 IN 6 IN 7 IN 8 REC A OUT MONO SUB SIDE BACK REC A OUT REC B OUT CENTER FRONT STEREO SUB FRONT 1 2 3 4 7 8 6 5 L R L R REC B OUT IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 AUX OUT MAIN OUT CALIBRATION MICROPHONE 1 2...

Page 14: ...y interconnect cables link the output of your processor or preamplifier for the moderate powered channels left right front or surround channels to the input connectors marked Channel One and Channel T...

Page 15: ...use one of the jumpers packed with the 5 1 to make a connection between the Negative speaker connection terminals for Channel 3 and Channel 4 as shown in Figure 2B WARNING The jumper connection should...

Page 16: ...he jumpers packed with the 5 1 to make a connection between the Negative speaker connection terminals for Channel 1 Channel 2 and Channel 3 Channel 4 as shown in Figure 2C WARNING The jumper connectio...

Page 17: ...is certification assures that the cables have met a rigorous set of specifications designed for home theater applications Cables that are run inside walls should have the appropriate markings to indic...

Page 18: ...re snug against the chassis This will insure that the maximum surface area of the plug is in contact with the jack Be certain to observe proper polarity Finally run the cables to the speaker locations...

Page 19: ...the source components and processor in your system It is always a good idea to turn on your amplifier LAST This avoids the possibility of any turn on pops or transients from other equipment being amp...

Page 20: ...c control voltages and the 5 1 amplifier will go into a standby mode Turn off and return to a standby mode may be confirmed by noting that the LED indicator under the Citation name on the front panel...

Page 21: ...t are a brief guide to the minor problems that you may be able to correct yourself If these solutions do not rectify a problem or if the problem persists contact your dealer installer or an authorized...

Page 22: ...kHz Input Impedance 22K Ohms Input Sensitivity 1 1 volt for rated output Control Trigger Voltage 3 5 12 volts DC at 100 milliamperes Dimensions HxWxD 5 7 8 x 17 5 16 x 16 1 8 inches 149 x 440 x 410 mm...

Page 23: ...Staple or clip original invoice here...

Page 24: ...Madrigal Audio Laboratories 2081 South Main Street P O Box 871 Middletown CT 06457 USA Telephone 860 346 0896 Fax 860 346 1540 Part No CIT5 1OM...

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