To ensure that the high-quality signals
produced by the PA5800 are carried to
your speakers without loss of clarity or
resolution , we recommend that you use
high-quality speaker cable. Many brands
of cable are available, and the choice of
cable may be influenced by the distance
between your speakers and the amplifier,
the type of speakers you use, personal
preferences and other factors. Your dealer
or installer is a valuable resource to
consult in selecting a proper cable for
connections between your amplifier and
speakers.
Regardless of the brand or type of cable
selected, we recommend that you use a
cable constructed of fine, multistrand
copper with a gauge of 14 or smaller.
When specifying cable, remember that
the lower the number, the thicker the
cable.
Cable with a gauge of 16 may be used for
short runs of less than ten feet. We do not
recommend the use of cables with an
AWG equivalent of 18 or higher due to
the power loss and degradation in perfor-
mance that will occur.
Installation and Connections
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Note: When making any connections
between source components, proces-
sors or preamplifiers and the PA5800,
or when making any connections to
speakers, be certain that both the
input device and the PA5800 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 connections. 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 amplifier
features a built-in remote turn-on system
that will automatically turn on the
amplifier when another device in the
system is 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 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 with Compatible
Harman Kardon Products – including
the PT2500
Connect one end of the accessory cable
supplied with the PT2500 to the Remote
Amp Trigger in ¢ jack on the rear of the
PA5800. Connect the other end to the
jack on the PT2500 that carries the same
identification.
Audio System Connections
As a general rule, avoid running any
input signal or speaker wire connections
next to or parallel with AC power cords.
This may cause undesired hum or other
interference that will greatly degrade sig-
nal performance.
When making connections with RCA-
type plugs on interconnect cables, make
certain to gently but firmly insert the
plugs into the jacks on the rear of the
PA5800. Loose connections can cause
intermittent sound and my damage your
speakers.
Remote Turn-On Using an External AC-
to-DC Converter
If the PA5800 is not used with a compati-
ble Harman Kardon product, it is still
possible to activate the unit for auto-
matic turn-on.
To control the amplifier in this manner
you will need a small AC-to-DC power
converter capable of delivering a 6- to
12-volt DC signal. The DC voltage should
terminate in a standard 3.5mm mono
miniplug. This type of converter may be
obtained as a “Power Adapter” from
many electronics retailers. Consult your
dealer for further information.
Plug the AC adapter into a switched out-
let 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.
Connect the 3.5mm miniplug from the
power converter to the Remote Amp
Trigger in ¢ jack on the rear of the
PA5800.
Connect the outputs of the PT2500 or
your surround processor to the audio
inputs of the PA5800 ™. To simplify
installation, it is best to follow the mark-
ings on the rear panel by connecting the
Front Right output of the PT2500 to the
Front Right input on the PA5800, follow-
ing the same pattern for each channel.
Important Note: The PA5800 is not
designed for use in Bridged configu-
ration. Do not connect the same input
or speaker to more than one channel.
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