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INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS  17

Important Note for the Use of 
SCART-Cinch Adapters:
When video sources are connected to the TV
directly with a SCART cable, specific control sig-
nals apart from Audio/Video signals will be fed
to the TV. These specific signals are: With all
video sources, the signal for automatic input
selection that switches the TV automatically to
the appropriate input as soon as the video
source is started. And with DVD players, the sig-
nals automatically turning the TV to 16:9 format
(with switchable 4:3 TVs) and turning the RGB
video decoder of the TV on or off, depending on
the DVD player´s setting. With any adapter cable,
these control signals will be lost and the appro-
priate setting of the TV must be made manually.

The AVR 4000 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 

.

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 

 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 AVR 4000’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
AVR 4000 via standard coaxial cable. Connect the
Remote IR Output of the device or of the
optional sensor with the Multiroom IR Input
jack 

 on the AVR 4000’s rear panel.

If other Harman Kardon compatible source
equipment is part of the main room installation,
the Remote IR Output jack 

 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.

18 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS

Multiroom Audio Connections
Depending on the distance from the AVR 4000
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 AVR 4000’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
AVR 4000 and the remote IR link will provide
that function. At the AVR 4000, plug the audio
interconnect cables into the Multi-Room
Output jacks 

 on the AVR 4000’s rear panel.

Option 2: Place the amplifier that will provide
power to the remote location speakers in the
same room as the AVR 4000, and connect the
Multiroom Output jacks 

 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 4000 may be connected to
optional, external audio power amplifiers.

When an external amplifier is used, connect the
Preamp Out jacks 

 to the inputs on the

amplifier. Note that when external amplifiers or
devices are used, the volume control is still con-
trolled by the AVR, although additional volume
controls on the external device may impact the
volume settings and output levels from the AVR.

External Audio Decoder Connection
To provide for ultimate flexibility, the AVR 4000
may be used in conjunction with optional, exter-
nal decoders for digital audio systems other than
the AVR 4000’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 

,

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 AVR 4000 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 

 must not exceed 100 watts, that to

the Switched Outlet 

 50 watts.

The Switched

 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

 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
AVR 4000!

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

When all audio, video and system connections
have been made, there are a few configuration
adjustments that must be made. A few minutes
spent to correctly configure and calibrate the
unit will greatly add to your listening experience.

No matter which type or brand of speakers is
used, the same model or brand of speaker
should be used for the front-left, center and
front-right speakers. This creates a seamless
front soundstage and eliminates the possibility
of distracting sonic disturbances that occur when
a sound moves across mismatched front-channel
speakers.

The placement of speakers in a multichannel
home-theater system can have a noticeable
impact on the quality of sound reproduced.

Depending on the type of center-channel
speaker in use and your viewing device, place
the center speaker either directly above or below
your TV, or in the center behind a perforated
front-projection screen.

Once the center-channel speaker is installed,
position the left-front and right-front speakers so
that they are as far away from one another as
the center-channel speaker is from the preferred
listening position. Ideally, the front-channel
speakers should be placed so that their tweeters
are no more than 60cm above or below the
tweeter in the center-channel speaker.

They should also be at least 0.5 meter from your
TV set unless the speakers are magnetically
shielded to avoid colourings on the TV screen.
Note that most speakers are not shielded, even
with complete surround sets only the Center
speaker may be.

Depending on the specifics of your room
acoustics and the type of speakers in use, you
may find that imaging is improved by moving the
front-left and front-right speakers slightly
forward of the center-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’ll 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
your speakers so that audio transitions across
the front of the room sound smooth.

Surround speakers should be placed on the side
walls of the room, at or slightly behind the
listening position. The center of the speaker
should face you.

If side-wall mounting is not practical, the
speakers may be placed on a rear wall, behind
the listening position. The speakers should be no
more than two meters behind the rear of the
seating area.

Subwoofers produce largely nondirectional
sound, so they may be placed almost anywhere
in a room. Actual placement should be based on
room size and shape and the type of subwoofer
used. One method of finding the optimal
location for a subwoofer is to begin by placing it
in the front of the room, about 15cm from a
wall, or near the front corner of the room.
Another method is to temporarily place the
subwoofer in the spot where you will normally
sit, and then walk around the room until you
find a spot where the subwoofer sounds best.
Place the subwoofer in that spot. You should
also follow the instructions of the subwoofer’s
manufacturer, or you may wish to experiment
with the best location for a subwoofer in your
listening room.

Right Front

Speaker

Left Front

Speaker

No more than 

         60cm

Center Front Speaker

Center Front

Speaker

Optional Rear-Wall Mounting

TV or Projection Screen

Right Front

Speaker

Left Front

Speaker

No more than 2m

when rear-mounted

speakers are used

20 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

Once the speakers have been placed in the
room and connected, the remaining steps are to
program the system configuration memories.
With the AVR 4000 two kind of memories are
used, those associated individually with the
input selected, e.g. surround modes, and others
working independently from any input selected
like speaker output levels, crossover frequencies
or delay times used by the surround sound 
processor.

You are now ready to power up the AVR 4000 to
begin these final adjustments.

1. Plug the Power Cable

 into an un-

switched AC outlet.

2. Press the Main Power Switch

1 in until it

latches and the word “OFF” on the top of the
switch disappears inside the front panel. Note
that the Power Indicator

3 will turn amber,

indicating that the unit is in the Standby mode.

3. Install the three supplied AAA batteries in the
remote as shown. Be certain to follow the (+)
and (–) polarity indicators that are on the bot-
tom of the battery compartment.

4. Turn the AVR 4000 on either by pressing the
System Power Control

2 or the Input

! on the front panel, or via

the remote by pressing the AVR Selector

5

or any of the Input Selectors

46 on the

remote. The Power Indicator 

3 will turn green

to confirm that the unit is on, and the Main
Information Display

Û will also light up.

Using the On-Screen Display
When making the following adjustments, you
may find them easier to make via the unit’s on-
screen display system. These easy-to-read dis-
plays give you a clear picture of the current sta-
tus of the unit and facilitate speaker, delay, input
or digital selection you are making.

To view the on-screen displays, make certain you
have made a connection from the Video
Monitor Out jack 

 on the rear panel to the

composite or S-Video input of your TV or projec-
tor. In order to view the AVR’s displays, the cor-
rect video input must be selected on your video
display.

IMPORTANT NOTE: When viewing the displays
on a projection TV it is important that they not be
left on the screen for an extended period of time.
As with any video display, but particularly with

projectors, constant display of a static image such
as these menus or video game images may cause
the image to be permanently “burned into” the
CRT. This type of damage is not covered by the
AVR 4000 warranty and may not be covered by
the projector TV set’s warranty.

The AVR 4000 has two on-screen display modes,
“Semi-OSD” and “Full-OSD.” When making con-
figuration adjustments, it is recommended that
the Full-OSD mode be used. This will place a
complete status report or option listing on the
screen, making it easier to view the available
options and make the settings on the screen. The
Semi-OSD mode uses one-line displays only.

Note that when the full OSD system is in use,
the menu selections are not shown in the
Information Display

Û Y. When the full

OSD menu system is used, OSD ON will appear
in the Main Information Display

Y and the

M will illuminate to remind you

that a video display must be used.

When the semi-OSD system is used in conjunc-
tion with the discrete configuration buttons, the
on screen display will show a single line of text
with the current menu selection. That selection
will also be shown in the Main Information
Display

Y.

Selecting the On-Screen display
The full OSD system is always available by press-
ing the OSD button 

L. When this button is

pressed the MASTER MENU (Figure 1)
will appear, and adjustments are made from the
individual menus. Note that the menus will
remain on the screen for 20 seconds after the
latest action was made on the screen menu,
then they will “time-out” and disappear from
the screen. The time-out may be increased to as
much as 50 seconds by going to the
A D V A N C E D S E L E C T

menu, and

changing the item titled F U L L O S D
T I M E O U T

.

The semi-OSD system is also available as a sys-
tem default, although it may be turned off by
using the ADVANCED SELECT menu.
(See page 36). With the semi-OSD system, you
may make adjustments directly, by pressing the
buttons on the front panel or remote control for
the specific parameter to be adjusted as outlined
above.

The AVR 4000 features an advanced memory
system that enables you to establish different
configurations for the speaker configuration, dig-
ital input and surround mode for each input
source. This flexibility enables you to custom tai-
lor the way in which you listen to each source
and have the AVR 4000 memorize them. This
means, for example, that you may associate dif-
ferent surround modes and analog or digital
inputs with different sources, or set different
speaker configurations with the resultant
changes to the bass management system. Once
these settings are made, they will automatically
be recalled whenever you select an input.

The default settings for the AVR 4000, as it is
shipped from the factory, have all inputs set for
an analog source, with stereo as the surround
mode, the front left and right speakers set to
“large” (with surround modes other speakers to
”small”), and a subwoofer connected. Before
using the unit, you will probably want to change
these settings for most inputs so that they are
properly configured to reflect the use of digital
or analog inputs, the type of speakers installed
and the surround mode specifics. Remember,
since the AVR 4000’s memory system keeps the
settings for each input separate from the other
inputs, you will need to make these adjustments
for each input used. However, once they are
made, further adjustment is only required when
system components are changed.

To make this process as quick and as easy as
possible, we suggest that you use the full-OSD
system with the on-screen menus, and step
through each input. Once you have completed
the settings for the first input, many settings
may be duplicated for the remaining inputs. It is
also a good idea to set the configuration data in
the order these items are listed in the Main
Audio Setup Menu, as some settings require a
specific entry in a prior menu item.

The items that follow will describe the individual
settings required for each input. Remember that
once the settings are made for one input, they
must be made for all other input sources in your
system.

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I N / O U T   S E T U P

S U R R O U N D   S E T U P

S P E A K E R   S E T U P

O U T P U T   A D J U S T

C H A N N E L   A D J U S T

M U L T I - R O O M

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