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18 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS
System and Power Connections
The AVR5000 is designed for flexible use with
multiroom systems, external control components
and power amplifiers.
Main Room Remote Control Extension
If the receiver is placed behind a solid or smoked
glass cabinet door, the obstruction may prevent
the remote sensor from receiving commands. In
this event, the remote sensor of any Harman
Kardon or other compatible device, not covered
by the door, or an optional remote sensor may
be used. Connect the Remote IR Output of
that device or the output of the remote sensor to
the Remote IR Input jack
J
.
If other components are also prevented from
receiving remote commands, only one sensor is
needed. Simply use this unit’s sensor or a remote
eye by running a connection from the Remote
IR Output jack
I
to the Remote IR Input
jack on Harman Kardon or other compatible
equipment.
NOTE: All remotely controlled components must
be linked together in a daisy chain. Connect the
IR OUT jack of one unit to the IR IN of the next
to establish this chain.
Multiroom IR Link
The key to remote room operation is to link the
remote room to the AVR5000’s location with
wire for an infrared receiver and speakers or an
amplifier.The remote room IR receiver (this can be
an optional IR receiver or any other remotable
Harman Kardon device in the remote room with
IR sensor integrated) should be connected to the
AVR5000 via standard coaxial cable. Connect the
Remote IR Output of the device or of the
optional sensor with the Multiroom IR Input
jack
K
on the AVR5000’s rear panel.
If other Harman Kardon compatible source
equipment is part of the main room installation,
the Remote IR Output jack
I
on the rear
panel should be connected to the IR IN jack on
that source device. This will enable the remote
room location to control source equipment func-
tions.
Multiroom Audio Connections
Depending on the distance from the AVR5000
to the remote room, two options (A and B) are
available for audio connection:
Option 1: Use high-quality, shielded stereo
audio interconnect cable with phono plugs on
both ends from the AVR5000’s location to the
remote room.At the remote room, connect the
interconnect cable to a stereo power amplifier.
The amplifier will be connected to the room’s
speakers. No volume control is required, as the
AVR5000 and the remote IR link will provide
that function.At the AVR5000, plug the audio
interconnect cables into the Multi-Room
Output jacks
9
on the AVR5000’s rear panel.
Option 2: Place the amplifier that will provide
power to the remote location speakers in the
same room as the AVR5000, and connect the
Multiroom Output jacks
9
on the rear panel
of the AVR to the audio input of the remote
room amplifier. Use the appropriate speaker wire
to connect the optional power amplifier to the
remote speakers. High-quality wire of at least
2.5 mm
2
is recommended for long multiroom
connections.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Any cables run inside walls
should carry any certification that is required by
the local building and electrical codes.To avoid
interference, audio and speaker cables should not
be parallel to, or run in the same conduits or path
with,AC cables. If you have any questions about
multiroom wiring, consult your dealer, custom
installer or low-voltage electrical contractor.
External Audio Power Amplifier
Connections
If desired, the AVR 5000 may be connected to
optional, external audio power amplifiers or
used with equalizers or speaker systems that
require connection between the preamp and
amplifier sections of a receiver.
To make these connections, remove the jumpers
that connect the Preamp Out jacks
A
and
Amplifier In jacks
D
for the channels to be
used with external devices. Store the jumpers in
a safe place so that the AVR may be used in its
normal mode at a future date, if desired.
When an external amplifier is used, connect the
Preamp Out jacks
A
to the inputs on the
amplifier.When an equalizer or speaker proces-
sor is used, connect the Preamp Out jacks
A
to the inputs of the processor, and connect the
outputs of the processor back to the Amplifier
In jacks
D
on the AVR. Note that when external
amplifiers or devices are used, volume is still
controlled by the AVR, although additional vol-
ume controls on the external device may affect
volume and output levels from the AVR.
External Audio Decoder Connection
To provide for ultimate flexibility, the AVR5000
may be used in conjunction with optional, exter-
nal decoders for digital audio systems other than
the AVR5000’s own built-in Dolby Digital and
DTS decoding system or with DVD players hav-
ing those decoders integrated. If an external
decoder is used, connect the output jacks of the
decoder to the 6-Channel Direct inputs
8
,
making sure to match channels.
These jacks may also be used for connections to
devices such as DVD players or High Definition
Television (HDTV) sets or decoders that feature
built-in digital surround decoders. Although the
digital decoding system in the AVR5000 will typi-
cally provide audio performance that is superior to
other decoders, you may use these jacks to provide
an additional 6-channel input for connection to a
DVD player or HDTV set with a built-in decoder
and discrete 6-channel analog outputs.
AC Power Connections
This unit is equipped with two accessory AC out-
lets. They may be used to power accessory
devices, but they should not be used with high-
current draw equipment such as power ampli-
fiers. The total power draw to the Unswitched
Outlet
G
must not exceed 100 watts, that to
the Switched Outlet
F
50 watts.
The Switched
F
outlet will receive power only
when the unit is on completely. This is recom-
mended for devices that have no power switch
or a mechanical power switch that may be left in
the “ON” position.
NOTE: Many audio and video products go into a
Standby mode when they are used with
switched outlets, and cannot be fully turned on
using the outlet alone without a remote control
command.
The Unswitched
G
outlet will receive power
as long as the unit is plugged into a powered AC
outlet and the Main Power Switch
1
is on.
Finally, when all connections are complete, plug
the power cord into a nonswitched 220-240-volt
AC wall outlet.You’re almost ready to enjoy the
AVR5000!
Installation and Connections