Installation and Configuration
System Component Connections
Your new Harman Kardon receiver is
designed to provide the best reproduction
from both movies and musical pro-
grammes. To assure that the unit operates
to its fullest capability, it is important that
you spend a few minutes to properly
install and configure all of the elements
in your new system. Some, or all of the
following steps will apply to your system,
depending on the equipment in use. If
you have any questions concerning the
installation of this product consult your
local dealer, or contact the Harman
Kardon web site at
www.harmankardon.com
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE:
Many
products feature automatic turn on cir-
cuitry which may accidentally be activated
when making connections. For your own
safety and to prevent damage to speakers,
amplifiers and other components we
strongly recommend that all equipment
power be turned off at the
Main Power
Switch
1
, or that AC power cords be
unplugged when any system connections
are made or changed.
Using high-quality interconnect cables,
connect all source components to the
appropriate input jacks on the rear panel.
When connecting audio recorders and
VCRs it is important to make certain that
the PLAY/OUT jacks on the recorders are
connected to the
PLAY
jacks on the
AVR41, and that the RECORD/IN jacks of
the recorders are connected to the
REC
jacks on the AVR41. Note that the follow-
ing Cinch-SCART adapters may be requi-
red when a VCR or TV without Cinch In/
Outputs is connected to the AVR41: Scart
to Cinch A/V In/Outputs (6 lines) for
recording VCRs, Scart to Cinch Outputs
(3 lines) for VCRs only for playback and
Cinch (3 lines) to Scart for TVs.
Assemble the supplied AM loop antenna
as shown below and connect it to the
AM ANTENNA Terminals
e
.
It may be necessary to rotate the antenna
or change its position to achieve the best
AM reception. Connect an FM antenna to
the
FM ANTENNA Terminal
f
. The
300-ohm to 75-ohm adapter (included)
is required for twin lead dipole antennae.
If you are using the AVR41 to switch
video inputs, connect the
Monitor
out-
put
‚
to a video input on your TV or
projector.
The rear panel accessory outlet
fi
may
be used to power a low current device
such as a CD player or cassette deck. This
outlet will receive power only when the
AVR41 is turned on, so the product
plugged into the outlet must have a
mechanical power switch in order to turn
on simultanously.
CAUTION:
The power load for any device
connected to the accessory outlet must
not exceed 100 watts.
If the AVR41’s front panel
remote
sensor
37
is blocked by cabinet doors
you may still operate the unit via remote
control with the use of an optional exter-
nal remote sensor. Connect the output of
the sensor to the rear panel
REMOTE
CONTROL Input
°
.
AM LOOP ANTENNA SETTING
Stand and place it on a shelf, or hang it on a wall.
LEG
The AVR 41’s remote sensor may be
looped to other components by
connecting the
REMOTE CONTROL
Output
‡
to the IR remote input jack
of other compatible components by the
black mini jack cables included.
Speaker Selection and
Placement
Depending on the type of centre channel
speaker in use and your viewing device,
place the centre speaker directly above or
below your TV.
Once the centre channel speaker is
installed, position the left and right front
speakers so that they are as far away
from one another as the centre channel
speaker is from the preferred listening
position. Ideally, the front channel
speakers should be placed so that their
tweeters are no more than 60 cm higher
or lower from the tweeter in the centre
channel speaker. They should also be at
least 0.5 meters from the TV set to avoid
interference as the front speakers usually
are not magnetically shielded.
Depending on the specifics of your room
acoustics and the type of speakers in use,
imaging may be improved by moving the
front left and right speakers slightly for-
ward of the centre channel speaker. If
possible, adjust all front loudspeakers so
that they are aimed at ear height when
you are seated in the listening position.
Using these guidelines, you may find that
it takes some experimentation to find the
correct location for the front speakers in
your particular installation. Don’t be
afraid to move things around until the
system sounds correct. Optimize speaker
locations so that pans across the front of
the room sound smooth.
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