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Multi Room & A-Bus

Harman AcademyDecember 2008

© 2008 Harman International Industries, Incorporated. All rights reserved.

“Have you heard it?”


Multi Room Accessories DMC 1000

AVR

ABH 4000

AB 1

AB 2

Unlimited music in unlimited number of rooms


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.

A-BUS Ready Technology


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


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


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

A-BUS and Multi-sourcing


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


ABH 40004 DMC Audio inputs 4 Audio outputs

4 Zone A-BUS outputs

A & B Rooms

Routed IR outputs

2 power inputs

For Room A +B

A-BUS AVR input

Trigger output

Common IR output

Control Link in- and output


Installation Using a Receiver

AB 1 AB 2

ABH 4000

AVR 355


A Bus Cables and Plugs

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Category 5/5e cables

8C8P modular plug

(RJ 45)

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The Modular Plug

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)


Connecting A-BUS

Main Room

Second Room


Main room Second room


with source selection


Connecting A-BUS

Main Room

Second Room


Installation Using DMC 1000

AB 1 AB 2

ABH 4000

DMC 1000


Main room Second room


Same source, only volume control


Installation Using DMC 1000

Category 5/5e cables


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Zone Installation

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



Zone Installation

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Suitable for:

6 to 8 Ohm speakers w.

Sensitivity of min 88 dB


Custom Installation Options


Zone Installation

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Suitable for:

6 to 8 Ohm speakers w.

Sensitivity of min 88 dB


Zone 2 Installation

Bedroom, with source selection

Bathroom, same source, only volume control


ABH 4000 Installation Options Zone 1 A

Zone 1 B

Zone 2 A

Zone 2 B

Zone 3 A

Zone 3 B

Zone 4 A

Zone 4 B


AVH 4000 for 8 Zones Zone 1 A Zone 2 A Zone 3 A Zone 4 A

Zone 1 B Zone 2 B Zone 3 B Zone 4 B

Zone 5 A

Zone 5 B

Zone 6 A

Zone 6 B

Zone 8 A

Zone 8 B

Zone 7 A

Zone 7 B


AVH 4000 for 16 Zones 4 pcs AVH 4000 can be connected

Max. 16 zones and 32 AB 2 controls


The Key to Success

Dealer training

Distribution channel development

Custom installation

Shop demonstration on HD TV

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