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Multichannel Power Amplifier
Harman Kardon
PA5800 / SIGNATURE 2.1
REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS
5. Speaker Outputs: Connections from these terminals
should be made to the appropriate speakers in your system.
6. Audio Inputs: Connect the outputs of the PT2500,
ADP303 or other surround processor, preamplifier or
decoder to these jacks.
7. AC Power Cord: Connect this plug to a wall-mounted AC
outlet. Due to the current draw of the PA5800/2.1, it is NOT
recommended that the accessory outlets on the back of the
audio/video components be used to power this product.
8. Remote Amp Trigger In: Connect this jack to the
matching trigger output on a PT2500 or other compatible
device to have the PA5800/2.1 automatically turn on when
the devices are activated.
4 OHMS
4 OHMS
4 OHMS
4 OHMS
4 OHMS
SPEAKER
SPEAKER
SPEAKER
SPEAKER
SPEAKER
POWERAMP
TRIGGER IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
CHANNEL ONE (FRONT RIGHT)
CHANNEL TWO (SURROUND RIGHT)
CHANNEL THREE (FRONT CENTER)
CHANNEL FOUR (SURROUND LEFT)
CHANNEL FIVE (FRONT LEFT)
1
2
3
4
5
AC INPUT
AC 120V/60Hz
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7
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INSTALLATION
NOTE: When making any connections between source
components, processor or preamplifiers and the
PA5800/2.1, or when making any connection to speakers,
be certain that both the input device and the unit are turned
off. To ensure that there will be no unwanted signal
transients that can damage equipment or speakers, it is
always best to unplug all equipment from AC power outlets
before making any connection . Modern electronic products
often have a “standby” mode that may be activated even
though the product may appear to be turned off.
Power Control Connections
The Harman Kardon PA5800/2.1 amplifier features a built-in
remote turn-on system that will automatically turn on the
amplifier when another devices in the system are switched
on. To activate this system, this amplifier must be used in
conjunction with a Harman Kardon PT2500, other
compatible Harman Kardon products or other approved
devices.
NOTE: Before making any connections to remote trigger
outlets, it is critical that both the PA5800/2.1 and the
triggering device be turned off. For additional safety, it is
best that these connections be made while both products
are unplugged from AC power sources.
Remote Turn-On Compatible Harman Kardon
Products - Including the PT2500
Connect one end of the accessory cable supplied with the
PT2500 to the Remote Amp Trigger in
Connect one end of the accessory cable supplied with the
PT2500 to the Remote Amp Trigger in
jack on the rear of
the PA5800/2.1. Connect the other end to the jack on the
PT2500 that carries the same identification.
Remote Turn-On Using External AC-to-DC
Converter
If the PA5800/2.1 is not used with a compatible Harman
If the PA5800/2.1 is not used with a compatible Harman
Kardon product, it is still compatible to activate the unit for
automatic turn-on.
To control the amplifier in this manner you will need a small
UL/CSA approved class 2 AC-to-DC power converter
capable of delivering a 6 to 12-volt DC signal. The DC
voltage should terminate in a standard 3.5 mm mono
miniplug, with the tip of the plug “positive” (+). This type of
converter may be obtained as a “Power Adapter” from many
electronic retailers. Consult your dealer for further
information.
Plug the AC adapter into a switched outlet that will be
activated when you wish to have the amplifier turn on. This
may be the switched outlet at the rear of an AV receiver or
other audio equipment, an AC outlet that is part of a current
sensing control unit activated by a preamp or surround
processor or a switched AC wall outlet.
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