Harman Academy December 2008 Multi Room & A-Bus Harman Academy December 2008

“Have you heard it?” Say: A-Bus is developed in Australia. More and more A/V Receivers are implementing this feature, and more and more hardware becomes available, even in Europe in the correct dimensions! © 2008 Harman International Industries, Incorporated. All rights reserved. Page 2

Multi Room Accessories DMC 1000 AVR ABH 4000 AB 1 AB 2 Unlimited music in unlimited number of rooms © 2008 Harman International Industries, Incorporated. All rights reserved. Page 3

A-BUS Ready Technology Using standard CAT-5 wire, A-BUS systems transmit: Power Stereo audio Status Infrared control - right to the amplified keypad. Harman Kardon uses A-BUS technology to seamlessly integrate audio system into your home, in as many rooms as you choose. Explain: CAT 5 wire is the wire normally used for connecting a computer to a network. It contains 4 pairs of twisted cable, enabling to transfer power, audio and status information with only one cable. © 2008 Harman International Industries, Incorporated. All rights reserved. Page 4

Installation Options AB 2 Amplified In-Wall Module In-wall sound control Built in HiFi 2 x 15 Watt amplifier No need for external power amplifier 8 key button control Built-in IR sensor Remote control included Uses standard cables Output level trims White wall EU and US size plate included Simple connection to ABH 4000 expansion hub © 2008 Harman International Industries, Incorporated. All rights reserved. Page 5

A-BUS in Short AB 1 Amplified In-Wall Module In-wall sound control Built in HiFi 2 x 15 Watt amplifier No need for external power amplifier Uses standard cables Output level trims White wall EU and US size plate included Simple connection to ABH 4000 expansion hub Read slide. A-BUS in brief © 2008 Harman International Industries, Incorporated. All rights reserved. Page 6

A-BUS and Multi-sourcing Direct-access source buttons for up to four sources when used with ABH 4000 and Harman Kardon A-BUS Ready® receivers Removable key-caps for source name customization Transport control for Harman Kardon DVD players, CD players and The Bridge Includes remote control Say: The AB 2 key pad is a new Multisource Amplified In-Wall Module With Onboard Controls. © 2008 Harman International Industries, Incorporated. All rights reserved. Page 7

Custom Installation Options ABH 4000 4-zone / 8 Room Expansion Hub Easy connection Analog in- and outputs Simple connection to AB 2 Amplified in-wall module Up to 4 zones 2 rooms per zone Routed IR outputs © 2008 Harman International Industries, Incorporated. All rights reserved. Page 8

Control Link in- and output ABH 4000 Routed IR outputs 4 DMC Audio inputs 4 Audio outputs 4 Zone A-BUS outputs A & B Rooms A-BUS AVR input 2 power inputs For Room A +B Common IR output Trigger output Control Link in- and output © 2008 Harman International Industries, Incorporated. All rights reserved. Page 9

Installation Using a Receiver AB 1 AB 2 ABH 4000 AVR 355 © 2008 Harman International Industries, Incorporated. All rights reserved. Page 10

A Bus Cables and Plugs 8C8P modular plug (RJ 45) Category 5/5e cables © 2008 Harman International Industries, Incorporated. All rights reserved. Page 11

The Modular Plug 8C8P modular plug (RJ 45) Pin Function Color 1 Left ch. g. White / green 2 Left ch. Green 3 Right ch. g. White / orange 4 IR Blue 5 Status White / blue 6 Right ch. Orange 7 Ground White / brown 8 +24V DC Brown 8C8P modular plug (RJ 45) © 2008 Harman International Industries, Incorporated. All rights reserved. Page 12

Connecting A-BUS Second Room Main Room Explain: This is a simple explanation about how A-BUS is to be connected: Connect one side of a CAT 5 wire to the A-BUS output on the back of the receiver. Strip the other end of the cable for 1 cm, and connect the color coded wires to the back of an A-BUS keypad in the second room. Connect a pair of (in-wall) speakers in the second room to the A-BUS keypad. You are all set! © 2008 Harman International Industries, Incorporated. All rights reserved. Page 13

Connecting A-BUS Second Room Main Room Explain: This is a simple explanation about how A-BUS is to be connected: Connect one side of a CAT 5 wire to the A-BUS output on the back of the receiver. Strip the other end of the cable for 1 cm, and connect the color coded wires to the back of an A-BUS keypad in the second room. Connect a pair of (in-wall) speakers in the second room to the A-BUS keypad. You are all set! © 2008 Harman International Industries, Incorporated. All rights reserved. Page 14

A-BUS Ready Technology Explain: This is what you need: AVR with A-BUS Ready Technology (AVR 4550 or AVR 5550). CAT 5 wire. A-BUS keypad. A pair of speakers in the second room. Perfect to install during the building of a new house or extension of an existing house. Main room Second room with source selection © 2008 Harman International Industries, Incorporated. All rights reserved. Page 15

Connecting A-BUS Second Room Main Room Explain: This is a simple explanation about how A-BUS is to be connected: Connect one side of a CAT 5 wire to the A-BUS output on the back of the receiver. Strip the other end of the cable for 1 cm, and connect the color coded wires to the back of an A-BUS keypad in the second room. Connect a pair of (in-wall) speakers in the second room to the A-BUS keypad. You are all set! © 2008 Harman International Industries, Incorporated. All rights reserved. Page 16

Installation Using DMC 1000 AB 1 AB 2 ABH 4000 DMC 1000 © 2008 Harman International Industries, Incorporated. All rights reserved. Page 17

A-BUS Ready Technology Explain: This is what you need: AVR with A-BUS Ready Technology (AVR 4550 or AVR 5550). CAT 5 wire. A-BUS keypad. A pair of speakers in the second room. Perfect to install during the building of a new house or extension of an existing house. Main room Second room Same source, only volume control © 2008 Harman International Industries, Incorporated. All rights reserved. Page 18

Installation Using DMC 1000 Category 5/5e cables 8C8P modular plug (RJ 45) © 2008 Harman International Industries, Incorporated. All rights reserved. Page 19

Zone Installation 8C8P modular plug (RJ 45) Pin Function Color 1 Left ch. g. White / green 2 Left ch. Green 3 Right ch. g. White / orange 4 IR Blue 5 Status White / blue 6 Right ch. Orange 7 Ground White / brown 8 +24V DC Brown © 2008 Harman International Industries, Incorporated. All rights reserved. Page 20

Zone Installation 8C8P modular plug (RJ 45) Pin Function Color 1 Left ch. g. White / green 2 Left ch. Green 3 Right ch. g. White / orange 4 IR Blue 5 Status White / blue 6 Right ch. Orange 7 Ground White / brown 8 +24V DC Brown © 2008 Harman International Industries, Incorporated. All rights reserved. Page 21

Zone Installation Suitable for: 6 to 8 Ohm speakers w. Sensitivity of min 88 dB © 2008 Harman International Industries, Incorporated. All rights reserved. Page 22

Custom Installation Options © 2008 Harman International Industries, Incorporated. All rights reserved. Page 23

Zone Installation Suitable for: 6 to 8 Ohm speakers w. Sensitivity of min 88 dB © 2008 Harman International Industries, Incorporated. All rights reserved. Page 24

Bedroom, with source selection Zone 2 Installation Bathroom, same source, only volume control © 2008 Harman International Industries, Incorporated. All rights reserved. Page 25

ABH 4000 Installation Options Zone 2 A Zone 3 A Zone 4 A Zone 1 A Zone 1 B Zone 3 B Zone 4 B Zone 2 B © 2008 Harman International Industries, Incorporated. All rights reserved. Page 26

AVH 4000 for 8 Zones Zone 1 A Zone 2 A Zone 3 A Zone 4 A Zone 6 A Zone 6 B Zone 8 A Zone 8 B Zone 7 A Zone 7 B Zone 5 A Zone 5 B Zone 1 B Zone 2 B Zone 3 B Zone 4 B © 2008 Harman International Industries, Incorporated. All rights reserved. Page 27

AVH 4000 for 16 Zones 4 pcs AVH 4000 can be connected Max. 16 zones and 32 AB 2 controls © 2008 Harman International Industries, Incorporated. All rights reserved. Page 28

The Key to Success Dealer training Distribution channel development Custom installation Shop demonstration on HD TV © 2008 Harman International Industries, Incorporated. All rights reserved. Page 29