AVR 80MK II (serv.man4) - Harman Kardon Audio User Guide / Operation Manual. Page 17

Installation, Set Up & Configuration

When connecting wires to the speakers,
be certain to observe proper polarity.
Remember to connect the “negative” or
“black” wire to the same terminal on the
receiver and the speaker. Similarly, the
“positive” or “Red” wire should be con-
nected to the like terminal on the
AVR80

and speaker.

NOTE: While most speaker manufactur-
ers adhere to an industry convention of
using black terminals for negative and
red ones for positive, some manufactur-
ers may vary from this configuration. To
assure proper phase, and optimal perfor-
mance, 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.

6. Connections to a subwoofer are made
via a line level audio connection from
the receiver 

µ

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.

7. If an outboard multichannel digital
audio adapter is used, connect the six
outputs of the adapter to the 

inputs 

ø

. 

Video Input and Output Connections
Video connections are made in a similar
fashion to those for audio components.
Again, the use of high quality intercon-
nect cables is recommended to preserve
signal quality.

1. Connect the VCR’s audio, video and
“S” Video OUT jacks to the 

jacks 

ACFHJL

on the rear panel.

The audio, video and “S” video IN jacks
on the VCR should be connected to the

jacks 

BDEGIK

on the

AVR80

.

2. Connect the audio, video and “S”
video outputs of a satellite receiver, cable
TV converter or television set to the 

jacks 

MNO

.

3. Connect the audio, video and “S”
video outputs of a Laser Disc player to the

jacks 

PQR

. If your LD player has

a coax digital output for 44.1kHz PCM
audio, you will obtain higher sound
quality by connecting that output to the

jack 

S

.

4. Connect the 

T

jacks on 

the receiver to the video or “S” Video
inputs of your television monitor or video
projector. 

System and Power Connections
The AVR80

is designed for flexible use

with external control components and
power amplifiers. These connections are
easy to make during an initial installa-
tion, 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 

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 

jack 

∑

to the Remote In

jack on Harman Kardon or other com-
patible equipment. 

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