Introduction
Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon!
The
will enable you to extend the capabilities of an
®
-based multiroom
system to four zones and up to eight or more rooms with a Harman Kardon
®
AB 2 amplified module as the control point. A few simple connections to a
Harman Kardon or a source device’s multiroom,
tape or line-level output, will enable you to add the power and simplicity of
A-BUS to your home
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installing your new If you do not have experience installing in-wall
electrical and telecommunications components you are advised to consult
with a qualified low-voltage contractor or custom installer
If you have any questions about this product, its installation or its operation,
please contact your retailer or custom installer They are your best source
of product information.
The
out your home with the level of performance for which Harman Kardon has been
famous for more than fifty years
Features
• Simple connection to any
many other
• along with IR outputs enable use with
non-A-BUS products as well
•
cable run to each remote module
• each distributing an independent
source device
• allowing up to two rooms per zone
• Expandable to up to 16 zones using additional
• Infrared (IR) commands from each zone are routed separately
more than one source device of a given type
•
• Designed for easy mounting on wire back-boards or for shelf placement
IMPORT
Wire Separations
Category 5 wiring systems must be installed to minimize the possibility of accidental
contact with hazardous power and lighting wiring Never place Categor
near bare power wires or lightning rods antennas transformers steam or hot
water pipes or heating ducts Never place Category 5 wire in any conduit, box,
channel, duct or other enclosure containing power or lighting circuits of any
type Always provide adequate separation between Category 5 wiring and other
electrical wiring according to code When in doubt about separation distances
the can be used. This rule requires 6 feet of separation between
Category 5 wiring and open high-voltage wiring, lightning grounding wire or
grounding rods Itrequires 6 inches of separation from all other high-voltage wiring
unless in conduit. Of course local building and electrical codes always govern.
Cutting and Drilling
Always observe all applicable safety rules for in-wall wiring. Be extremely careful
not to cut through or drill into concealed wiring or pipes Make a small inspection
opening before cutting or drilling
Additional Installation Information
Common wire-splicing techniques may cause the wire to break, resulting
in poor circuit integrity This can cause interference and result in poor system
performance
Dust or dirt can cause special problems on wiring contacts Be sure all contacts
are clean and that all parts are installed correctly to protect them from dust
and dirt.
Y
only for use with Do not connect the RJ-45 jacks to any other
device
Make sure to follow all instructions when preparing wiring for use with the
ABH 4000 Expansion Hub and associated equipment. Failure to do so may
result in a potential safety hazard, including possible danger to persons and/or
equipment.
If you will be running RJ-45 cable through a ventilation plenum, use plenum-rated
cable to comply with NEC and local electrical codes Failure to do so may result
in a potential fire or safety hazard.
Installation Planning
The
using standard wood screws and the keyhole notches on its outer edges The
unit’s power supply must be placed on a shelf and should not be attached to a
back-board. When planning an installation, allow sufficient clearance for all wires
and connectors that will be attached to the
bends of connecting cables are avoided.
The wiring used to connect the
A-BUS modules in remote rooms may be Category 5 or higher wiring. Consider
any specific electrical or building code requirements for riser or plenum use The
system speaker wiring should also be in-wall-rated as required, and may not
exceed 2 square millimeters T 14)
CL-3-rated in-wall wiring and run a single cable from each amplified
module to both locations One pair will be used to connect the first speaker and
the other will continue to the second speaker
What Is Included
Y should be packed with the following items If any of the below
are missing please contact Harman Kardon customer ser
• • One Power Supply
• One • RJ-45 Connection Jumper Cable
ABH 4000 Connections and Indicators
Audio Inputs: When the ABH 4000 is used with a receiver or source devices
without an connect the analog audio outputs from the receiver
or source to one set of these input jacks Up to four independent devices may
be connected to the each of which may be selected by any one
or more of the
NOTES:
• the
connected to it that do not have individual power on/off capabilities will turn on.
• If the
connected directly to an no connections should be
made to
A-BUS Input: This jack connects to the device that is providing the A-BUS
system source that feeds the In most
applications the connection will be to the
Harman Kardon receiver Do not connect the
Output of another or the expansion output of a Har
ABH 4 or other Connect multiple hubs using the Control
Link Input and Output. The connection should be made using a standard
TIA 568A RJ-45 jumper cable
Status Indicator: This LED will light when the In most
cases it will light when a Harman Kardon
to the or when a command is received from any of
the four zones When the ABH 4000 is used with non-A-BUS products
Status Indicator will light when any of the four sources is selected. When the
Status Indicator is lit, a 12V signal is available at the T
TThe
when the as indicated by the Status Indicator
Routed IR Outputs: When the ABH 4000 is used with non-A-BUS sources
these jacks may be used to route IR signals to devices with compatible remote
IR inputs or to optional remote IR emitters The emitters should be placed over
the IR receiver in the source components to be controlled. This enables a remote
to control source components from the room where an
installed, when the module includes an IR receiver
NOTE: The Routed IR Outputs will only emit commands from the zone that has
selected the source allowing connection of more than one source device of the
same type to the
zone will have undesired effects on playback in another zone However if the
source devices are physically near each other you may wish to use light-block-
ing caps with the emitters to prevent cross-communication.
Common IR Output: This output passes control commands from all zones to
compatible non-A-BUS devices allowing control of common components It may
Single-Source Hubs
In open-plan areas or adjoining rooms single-source expansion may be required
so that a common music source is heard in the area. Connect an RJ-45 jumper
cable from one of the
an If connected to a Bank B Output, no power supply
is required for Bank B
and Three
NOTE: Do not connect an ABH 4 hub to the
and do not connect an
Connections to a Non-A-BUS Product (see Figure 2)
The
to virtually any audio system with a few additional steps to connect an audio feed
and to install infrared emitters to control the source equipment. Y
have this installation completed by a trained installer who is familiar with
and audio/video systems integration.
Step One: Connect Audio Sources
Connect the audio outputs of up to four sources using standard audio interconnect
cables (not included) from the Audio Inputs on the
audio outputs of each source device such as a preamplifier receiver
processor CD player
audio outputs Although the Audio Inputs on the
1 through 4, these numbers do not correspond to the output zones and one
may select any of the four sources for playback in any of the four
Output zones The numbered Audio Outputs correspond to the
not the zones
Connect the source devices as follows to allow for the simple source control
available with the
Source 1: T
Source 2: CD player or changer
Source 3: DVD player
Source 4: Any source device
NOTE: When using an do
not use the Source 1 Source 1 is the
ABH 4000’s
Steps
A-BUS-Equipped Product section.
Step Four: Connect the IR Outputs to the Source Devices
For non-A-BUS sources infrared (IR) signals are used to control the sources
remotely from each local It is recommended that you install
A-BUS modules with built-in IR receivers such as the Harman Kardon
and so that you may operate each of your sources
When possible connect the IR Outputs directly to compatible IR inputs on each
source device
Each Routed IR Output should be connected to the IR input (or an IR emitter
placed over the IR sensor) of the source device connected to the correspondingly
questions or doubt about the ability of the wall surface to properly support th
weight of the consult a properly trained installer before proceeding
• place a screw through the slot on either side
of the and tighten the screw most of the way into the anchor
• Slip the and
tighten it securely
Connections to an (see F
Step One: Connect the ABH 4000 to the Receiver
Connect one end of the included RJ-45 jumper cable to the A-BUS Input
and the other end to the
receiver
Step T
Connect the RJ-45 jacks on the Cat. 5 cabling that runs to the remote room
modules to the A-BUS Outputs . Make certain that the connector is wired in
accordance with the standard Connect the
in the remote rooms to the Cat. 5 cable in accordance with the color
the module Install loudspeakers in each remote room and connect them to the
A-BUS modules following the manufacturers’ instructions
NOTE: T or when a non-A-BUS-
equipped source is used, at least one
an infrared receiver or the ability to control the power the
system on or off and select a source). The Harman Kardon
equipped with both an IR receiver and built-in capability to control the
The Harman Kardon We recommend
installing at least one
Step Connect the AC P
Connect the Power Input .
If you have connected con-
nect a second P. Plug each
AC power cord into the socket on its Power Supply Do not connect the power
cords to an
Optional Step Four: System Expansion
Up to three additional single-source or multisource hubs may be connected
to the system. A single-source hub is
connected to only one source device with the audio and control signals distrib-
uted to the remote zones A multisource hub such as the ABH 4000, may be
connected to up to four source devices with the signals distributed to up to
four independent zones
Multisource Hubs
Up to four
zones with two room outputs per zone T connect
the T
connect an RJ-45 jumper cable from the Control Link Output to the Control
Link Input on the next hub Complete the system installation by following Steps
T
be convenient to connect this output to the compatible IR input of an
without A-BUS
IR Indicator: This LED will flash to confirm that an IR signal is being passed
through the This signal may originate from a remote
in any of the four zones
A-BUS Outputs: These jacks are the communications link between the remote
A-BUS modules and the carr
A-BUS modules and IR or other control commands from the
the Connect a Categor
each remote
with cabling wired in compliance with the When expanding
the system using single-source
hubs connect the devices to one of the If the device is powered
(e an it may be connected without using the ABH 4000’
supply
Audio Outputs: The ABH 4000 passes signals from the
through to the corresponding such
as an
Control Link Output: If you are using more than one
system to add additional rooms connect one end of a jumper cable with RJ-45
connectors to this jack. Connect the other end of the jumper cable to the Control
Link Input on the next T
other hub connect one of the
input on the Y
Outputs for this purpose without connecting a power supply
Control Link Input: Connect this jack to the Control Link Output on another
ABH 4000 to expand the total number of rooms in your system.
NOTES:
•
ABH 4000 expansion hubs in an Do not connect the Control
Link Input or Output to any device other than an
• Do not connect an
as the
Power Inputs: Connect the 2.5mm DC plug at the end of the
power supply to Power Input to power Bank If you are con-
necting modules to Bank B of the system, a second power supply (not included)
must be connected to Power Input B Do not use a power supply other than one
recommended by Harman Kardon, to avoid damaging the
system components
Power Indicators: These LEDs will light to indicate that Bank A or Bank B of the
ABH 4000 is connected to a power source that enables the remote modules and
the infrared relay system to operate This power source may be either a connection
to an the
another The
in order for it to power multiple remote modules
INST
Important Safety Note
Before beginning the installation process turn off all electronics products in
the system and disconnect them from their This avoids
the possibility of accidental activation that could possibly damage the equipment
or cause personal injury Do not turn on the equipment until instructed.
The The installation
process will vary according to which option you select.
•
the
be equipped with
with more room installations possible through the use of additional
or
• preamplifier or surround
processor that has an analog audio output to send the selected source to
A-BUS modules installed in remote rooms Alter
devices may be connected to the
system with up to four independent zones
Mounting the ABH 4000 (optional)
The using the screw slots provided on
the sides of the unit, or it may be placed on any flat surface
• first make certain that there is sufficient
clearance on all sides for any cables that will be attached.
• trace the outline of the slots on the
“wings” on the left and right sides of the ABH 4000 onto the wall.
•
a #10 pan-head Phillips-type wood screw that is at least long at each side
under the circular part of the tracing If possible attach at least one side of the
ABH 4000 to a wall stud, instead of using a wall anchor
A-BUS
®
Modules (Harman Kardon
A-BUS-Equipped Product
ABH 4000
Step One
Step T
Step Three
Audio Inputs Audio Outputs
Routed IR
Outputs
A-BUS
Outputs
A-BUS
Inputs
Status
Indicator
T
Output
IR Indicator
Common
IR Output
Control
Link Input
Power
Indicators
Control
Link Output
Power
Inputs
Figu re 1 – Connecting the
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