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Harman Kardon AVR65 User's Manual

1. To listen to a PCM digital source first select the input for the desired source eg CD Next press the Digital button 9 pg and then using the a v buttons on the remote or the Selector buttons gy on the front panel until the desired choice of either CO AXIAL or OPTICAL asit appears in the Main Information Display I Press the Set button Fri to enter the desired choice When a PCM source is playing the PCM indicator MB will light and the Main Information Display will show the input source and the digital type During PCM playback you may select any surround mode except Dolby Digital Tuner Operation The AVR60 s tuner is capable of tuning AM FMand FM Stereo broadcast stations Stations may be tuned manually or they may be stored as favorite station presets and recalled from a 30 position memory Station Selection 1 Press the AM FM button El to select the tuner as an input 2 Press the AM FM button HI again to switch between AM and FM so that the desired frequency band is selected 3 Press the Tune Mode button E a to select manual or automatic tuning When the AUTO indicator a is illumin ated in the Main Information Display the tuner will only stop at those stations that have a strong enough signal to be received with acceptable quality When the MONO indicator f is illumin ated the tuner is in a manual mode and will stop at each frequency increment in the selected band 4 To select
2. 031 144 137 060 061 034 147 150 130 053 142 035 036 037 046 150 152 072 101 134 139 101 129 131 138 153 Programming the Remote Setup Code Tables VCR Continued Manufacturer Brand OPTONICA PANASONIC PENTAX PHILCO PHILIPS PILOT PIONEER PORTLAND TOSHIBA TOTEVISION UNTECH VECTOR RESEARCH VICTOR VIDEO CONCEPTS VIDEOSONIC WARDS YAMAHA ZENITH AVR65 120 volt Rev 0 10 6 98 Setup Code Number 053 054 070 133 004 020 031 034 031 034 101 004 108 072 014 004 001 058 072 014 017 043 001 017 001 031 024 001 034 004 031 034 010 043 034 031 031 034 006 004 040 040 012 048 012 040 001 012 034 140 031 067 054 063 067 021 048 020 008 034 010 040 014 040 107 135 010 129 008 007 037 004 054 014 131 009 009 031 052 034 059 067 034 043 070 034 101 008 101 017 099 034 141 004 034 048 017 024 056 058 101 041 031 113 040 010 056 082 031 072 43 107 034 115 134 014 057 131 109 040 124 017 058 140 144 053 054 020 081 147 101 101 034 040 053 054 131 080 101 Programming the Remote 44 Setup Code Tables CD Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number ADCOM 062 042 AMA 187 170 AKAI 202 1 CARVER 003 167 041 135 138 139 050 203 DENON 205 226 HARMAN KARDON 047 033 208 001 002 Wc 022 136 163 KENWOOD 007
3. 2 AC 3 Indicator 2 Memory AVR65 120 volt Rev C 10 6 98 Front Panel Information Display EX Mute This indicator illuminates to remind you that the AVR65 s out put has been silenced by pressing the Mute button Bj Press the Mute button again to return to the previously selected output level E Bypass This indicator illumi nates when the surround processing has been disabled by pressing the Surround Off button A When this indicator is lit the AVR65 will play tra ditional stereo sound using the front left and front right speakers only Analog This indicator illuminates when an analog input source is in use P Dolby Digital Indicator This indicator illuminates when a Dolby Digital source is being played D Optical Source This indicator illuminates when a digital source is in use via a connection to the Optical Digital input D Analog Dolby Surround Mode Indicators These indicators illumi nate when one of the analog matrix Dolby Surround modes is in use Ej Coax Source This indicator illu minates when a digital source is in use via a connection to the Coaxial Digital input z AC 3 Indicator This indicator illuminates when the AVR65 is decoding a Dolby Digital input source 8 i PCM Indicator This indicator illuminates to show that a standard PCM SP DIF digital audio signal is being decoded by the digital to analog converter Analog Surround Mode Indicators These indi
4. 0 10 6 98 When L ARGE is selected a full range output will be sent to the front left and right outputs and NO low frequency signals will be sent to the subwoofer output NOTE If you are using the On Screen Display system the selected speaker option will appear in high lighted video The selection will change in response to the steps outlined on these pages 5 When you have completed your selection for the front channel press the Set button fy and then press the a v buttons on the remote or the Selector buttons on the front panel to change the display to CEN SPEAKER 6 Press the Set button Fr again and use the a buttons on the remote or the Selector buttons on the front panel to select the option that best describes your system based on the speaker definitions shown above When CEN SP SMALL is selected low frequency center channel sounds will be sent to the subwoofer output only Note that if you choose this option and there is no subwoofer connected you will not hear any low frequency sounds from the center channel speaker When CEN SP LARGE Is selected a full range output will be sent to the center speaker output and NO center channel signal will be sent to the subwoofer output When CEN SP NONE is selected no signals will be sent to the center channel output The receiver will operatein a phantom center channel mode and center channel information will be sent to the left and
5. and then the A or v buttons on the remote or the Selector buttons EA on the front panel until the MULTI indicator 4 goes out Press the Set button to enter the setting The AVR6 is equipped with a powerful remote control that will control not only the receiver s functions but also most CD players and cassette decks manufactured by Harman Kardon For increased flexi bility the remote also contains the codes for most popular brands of audio and video equipment including CD players cassette decks TVsets cable boxes VCRs satellite receivers and other home theater equipment Once the AVR65 s remote is programmed with the codes for the pro ducts you own itis possible to eliminate most other remotes and replace them with the convenience ofa single backlit universal remote control Programming the Remote As shipped from the factory the remote is fully programmed for all AVR65 func tions as well as those of most Harman Kardon CD changers CD players and cas sette decks In addition by following one of the methods below you may program the remote to operate a wide range of devices from other manufacturers Direct Code Entry This method is the easiest way to program your remote to work with different products 1 Use the tables in the following pages to determine the three digit code or codes that match both the product type e g VCR TV but also the specific brand name If there is more than one number f
6. structed of fine multistrand copper with a gauge of 14 or smaller Remember that in specifying cable 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 that you use cables with an ANG equivalent of 18 or higher due to the power loss and degradation in performance that will occur Cables that are run inside walls should have the appropriate markings to indicate listing with UL CSAor other appropriate testing agency standards Questions about running cables inside walls should be referred to your installer or a licensed electrical contractor who is familiar with the NEC and or the applicable local building codes in your area When connecting wires to the speakers be certain to observe proper polarity Remember to connect the negative or black wire to the same terminal on the receiver and the speaker Similarly the positive or red wire should be con nected to the like terminal on the AVR65 and speaker We also recommend that the length of cable used to connect speaker pairs be identical For example use the same length piece of cable to connect the front left and front right or surround left and surround right speakers even if the speakers are a different distance from the AVR6D Installation and Connections NOTE While most speaker manufacturers adhere to an industry convention of using black terminals for nega
7. 055 023 137 072 142 MARANIZ 107 044 MONDIAL 147 NAD 215 005 NAKAMICHI 217 218 219 ONKYO 038 168 030 OPTIMUS 049 085 PANASONIC 068 PIONEER 010 20 174 REALISTIC 181 187 102 RCA 012 150 SHARP 013 051 066 031 SHERWOOD 166 112 115 119 093 SONY 225 097 126 133 081 TEAC 062 131 015 182 TECHNICS 068 200 008 060 YAMAHA 012 054 024 Setup Code Tables AUX DVD Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number DENON 001 LG 010 MAGNAVOX 012 MITSUBISHI 002 PANASONIC 003 PHILIPS 012 PIONEER 004 PROSCAN 005 RCA 006 SAMSUNG 011 SONY 007 TOSHIBA 008 YAMAHA 009 AVR65 120 volt Rev C 10 6 98 Programming the Remote Setup Code Tables CABLE Manufacturer Brand PIONEER AMERICAST JERROLD JERROLD PIONEER PIONEER SCIENTIFIC ATLANTIC TOCOM ZENITH ZENITH 45 Setup Code Number Remote Control Model 001 BR 200 005 006 RT J22 CFT2200 007 RT J550C 002 BR 95 003 RT P81 82 004 RI S6X USV86 010 RI T7 T8 008 MN2500 009 RT ZPMV Setup Code Tables SAT Manufacturer Brand GE ALPHASTAR ECHOSTAR HITACHI HUGHES PANASONIC PRIMESTAR PRIMESTAR RCA SONY TOSHIBA UNIDEN Setup Code Number 001 007 006 001 012 003 013 002 005 001 004 008 009 010 AVR65 120 volt Rev 0 10 6 98 Troubleshooting Guide 46 Troubleshooting Guide SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION No front panel lights when power No AC Power Make certain AC power cord is plugged into switch is pressed a live outlet Check to see if outl
8. C 10 6 98 Programming the Remote 38 Reference for Function List AVR 65 harman kardon Gm G a a 2 E3 VOL DISPLAY DIS PO E 4 PREV CH mm co em mre vi Ca DWN TUNING UP ovo woz lt CA DWN PRESET Gen wg C 00000 0 0000 ENTER SLEEP TV VCR s 10 4 mem fuwm Ceta J M MS Ma os user AVR65 120 volt Rev C 10 6 98 AVR 65 harman kardon TEX Sa es 51 32 S 60 0 6 0 OD 5 5 5 Ca Programming the Remote 39 Setup Code Tables TV Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number AMARK 112 ADMIRAL 072 081 161 AKA 001 167 AMPRO 073 167 ANAM 043 054 055 056 080 104 108 112 118 121 AOC 001 004 058 112 CANDLE 001 002 003 004 CAPEHART 058 CENTRONIC 043 CITIZEN 001 002 003 004 101 143 CLASSIC 043 CONCERTO 004 CONTEC 043 051 CORONADO 143 CRAIG 054 CROWN 143 CURTIS MATHES 001 004 101 143 CXC 043 DAEWOO 004 055 103 111 114 127 143 DAYTRON 004 143 DWN 177 DYNASTY 043 DYNATECH 062 ELECTROHOME 024 143 EMERSON 001 004 005 028 043 047 048 051 096 143 151 153 154 155 FISHER 007 057 FUNA 028 043 FUTURETECH 043 GE 004 008 009 034 056 073 O74 091 130 144 155 160 161 GOLDSTAR 004 106 110 112 113 119 127 143 HALL MARK 004 HITACHI 004 007 O10 01
9. Code Tables VCR 42 43 Setup Code Tables CD 4 Setup Code Tables AUX DWD 4 harman kardon Setup Code Tables CABLE 45 250 Crossways Park Drive Setup Code Tables SAT 45 Woodbury NY 11797 Troubleshooting Guide 46 H A Harman International Company Technical Specifications a EO NE TE EDEN 47 0 1998 Harman Kardon Incorporated AVR65 120 volt Rev C 10 6 98 Staple or clip original invoice here W AVR65 120 volt Rev 0 10 6 98
10. Digital signals that are recorded on laser discs you must have both a laser disc player with an RF output and an optional outboard RF to data demodulator To listen to Dolby Digital LV discs connect the AC 3 RF output of the player to the demodulator and connect the output of the demodulator to the Coaxial or Optical inputs on the rear panel of the AVR65 DO NOT connect the AC 3 RF output of a laser disc player directly to the AVR65 3 Note that not all digitally encoded programs contain full 5 1 channel audio Consult the program guide that accompanies the DVD or laser disc to determine which type of audio has been recorded on the disc The AVR65 will automatically sense the type of digital surround encoding used and adjust to accommodate it 4 When a digital source is playing you may not select any of the analog surround modes AVR65 120 volt Rev C 10 6 98 5 It is not possible to record the output of a digital program PCM Audio Playback PCM Pulse Code Modulation is the non compressed digital audio system used for compact discs and non AC 3 or DTS laser discs The digital circuits in the AVR65 are capable of high quality digital to analog decoding and they may be connected directly to the digital audio output of your CD or IV player Connections should be made to the Optical or Coaxial inputs on the rear panel using whichever input is not occupied by a digital source such as a DVD player
11. Fi Dolby 3 Stereo Selector FA Analog Surround Mode Selectors FE DTS Selector HZ Surround Off AVR65 120 volt Rev C 10 6 98 jalance VIDEOS Power Phones tes Tae B Min Mad Min Mas kk video T Audo R H G H HHO ic GB IE IE MB PA Fa 124125 E 6 Channel Direct Selector Bg Mute AM FM Bg Volume Control IB Tuning Button Delay EJ Digital Input Selector FE Set Button ED Multiroom Selector Speaker Select Button EA Selector Buttons EH Information Display EH Remote Sensor Window HI Main Power Switch Press this button to apply power to the AVR65 When the switch is pressed in the unit is placed in a Standby mode as indicated by the amber LED Ej sur rounding the System Power control E This button MUST be pressed in to operate the unit To turn the unit off and prevent the use of the remote control this switch should be press this switch until it pops out from the front panel so that the word OFF may be read at the top of the switch NOTE In normal operation this switch is left in the ON position EJ System Power Control When the Main Power Switch E is ON press this button to turn on the AVR65 press it again to turn the unit off Note that the Power Indicator surrounding the switch Ej will turn green when the unit is on EJ Power Indicator This LED will illuminate in amber when the unit is in the Standby mode to signal that the unit is ready to be turned on When the
12. SAT 1 Power On Off Power Power On Off Power On Off Power On Off Power On Off 2 Sleep Skip CH CH CH 3 Vol UP Vol Vol Vol Vol Vol 4 Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute 5 Test Tone Fav Fav 6 Surr Skip CH CH CH 7 Vol Down Vol Wol Wol Vol Vol 8 Multiroom Guide Display Guide Guide 9 Speaker Intro Scan Menu Menu Menu Menu 10 Night Clear Exit Exit Exit 11 Delay Open Close Return Prev CH Prev CH Prev CH 12 Level UP Disk Skip Up Up Up Up 13 Level Down Disk Skip Down Down Down Down 14 Digital Right Right Right Right 15 Channel Left Left Left Left 16 Set Select Select Select Select 17 AM FM Sub On Off Music At 18 CD 19 Rec Pause Pause Record Pause Rec 20 Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop 21 Tape Open Close 22 Vid1 23 Rev Play Rev Play 24 Fwd Play gt Play Fwd Play Play Play 25 DVD 26 Vid 2 27 Tuning Down a Rev Search Rew Search Rew Day 28 Tuning Up FwdSearch FF Search FF Day 29 6 CH 30 Vid 3 31 Preset Down ma Rev Skip Page 32 Preset Up Fwd Skip Pause Pause Page 33 1 1 1 1 34 2 2 2 2 2 35 13 3 3 3 3 36 4 4 4 4 4 37 5 5 5 5 5 38 6 6 6 6 6 39 7 7 7 7 7 40 8 8 8 8 8 41 9 9 9 9 9 42 0 0 0 0 0 43 Direct Time Enter Enter Enter Enter 44 Memory Repeat Sleep PPV 45 FM Mode Random Play TWVCR TWVCR Switch TV SAT 46 Clear 10 Bypass Next 47 Info 48 Light Display Info Info AVR65 120 volt Rev
13. THD both channels driven into 8 ohms Five Channel Surround Mode Power Per Individual Channel Front L amp R channels 65 Watts per channel lt 0 07 THD 20Hz 20kHz into 8 ohms Center channel 65 Watts lt 0 07 THD 20Hz 20kHz into 8 ohms Surround channels 65 Watts per channel lt 0 07 THD 20Hz 20kHz into 8 ohms Input Sensitivity Impedance Linear High Level 200mV 47 kohms Signal to Noise Ratio IHF A 95dB Surround System Adjacent Channel Separation Analog Decoding 4008 Pro Logic etc Dolby Digital AC 3 55dB DTS 55dB Freguency Response 1W 0dB 3dB 8Hz 80kHz High Instantaneous Current Capability HCC 35 Amps Transient Intermodulation Distortion TIM Unmeasurable Rise Time 16psec Slew Rate 40sec AVR65 120 volt Rev 0 10 6 98 FM Tuner Section Frequency Range Usable Sensitivity Signal to Noise Ratio Distortion Stereo Separation Selectivity Image Rejection IF Rejection Tuner Output Level AM Tuner Section Frequency Range Signal to Noise Ratio Usable Sensitivity Distortion Selectivity Video Section Video Format Input Level Impedance Output Level Impedance Video Frequency Response General Power Requirement Power Consumption Dimensions Max Wath Height Depth Weight 87 5 108MHz THF 1 3 uV 13 2dBf Mono Stereo 70 68dB Mono Stereo 0 3 0 5 40dB 1kHz 400kHz 65dB 80dB 9048 1kHz 75kHz Dev 500mV 520 1710kHz 45dB Loop 500V 1kH
14. To adjust the subwoofer level press the Selector buttons KA orthe a v buttons until S WOOFER LEV appears in the Main Information Display 1 Operation 30 Press the Set button FE when the name of the desired channel appears in the Main Information Display I and follow the instructions shown above to adjust the level Repeat the procedure as needed until all channels requiring adjustment have been set When all adjustments have been made the AVR65 will return to nor mal operation when no adjustments are made for five seconds NOTE The output levels may be separately trimmed for each digital and analog sur round mode If you wish to have different trim levels for a specific mode select that mode using the front panel buttons i pl Bil FA FE or on the remote control and followthe instructions in the steps shown above 6 Channel Direct Input The AVR65 is equipped for future expansion through the use of optional extemal adapters for formats that the NR65 may not be capable of processing When an adapter is connected to the 6 Channel Direct Inputs you may select it by pressing the 6 Ch Input Selector E Note that when the 6 Channd Direct inputisin use you may not select a sur round mode as the extemal decoder determines processing In addition there isno signal at the record outputs when the 6 Channel Direct input is in use Memory Backup This product is equipped with a memory backup system
15. cable system is connected to this product be certain that itis grounded so as to provide some pro tection against voltage surges and static charges Section 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA No 70 1984 provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and sup porting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements of the grounding electrode NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER This reminder is provided to call the CATV Cable TV system installer s atten tion to article 820 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the ground ing system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as possible A CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Installation Location m To assure proper operation and to avoid the potential for safety hazards place the unit on a firm and level sur face When placing the unit on a shelf be certain that the shelf and any mounting hardware can support the weight of the product m Make certain that proper space is pro vided both above and below the unit for ventilation If this product will be installed in a cabinet or other enclosed area make certain that there is suffi cient air movement within the cabinet Under some circums
16. do not work properly you may need to use a different remote code AVR65 120 volt Rev C 10 6 98 7 Ifa code cannot be entered to turn the unit off if the code for your product does not appear in the tables in this manual or if not all functions oper ate properly try programming the remote with the Auto Search Method Auto Search Method If the unit you wish to include in the AVR65 s remote is not listed in the code tables in this manual or if the code does not seem to operate properly you may wish to program the correct code using the Auto Search method as shown below 1 Tum on the unit that you wish to include in the AVR65 remote 2 Pressthe Device Control Selector for the type of product to be entered e g VCR TV and the Mute button at the same time Hold both buttons until the red light under the button stays lit Note that the next step must take place while the red lightison and it must begin within 20 seconds after the light illuminates 3 Point the AVR65 remote towards the unit to be programmed and press and hold the Surround Mode Selector or the Sleep button This will send outa series of codes from the remote s built in data base with each flash of the red light under the Device Control Selector indicating that a code has been sent When the device to be programmed tums off IMMEDIATELY release the Surround Mode or Sleep button 4 Press the Device Control Selector again and note t
17. other than the AVR65 s AVR65 120 volt Rev C 10 6 98 own built in Dolby Digital and DTS decoding system If an external decoder is used connect the output jacks of the decoder to the 6 Channel Direct inputs 6 making sure to match channels These jacks may also be used for connec tions 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 AVR65 will typically provide audio performance that is superior to other decoders you may use these jacks to provide an additional 6 channd input for connection to a DVD player or HDIV set with a built in decoder and discrete 6 channel analog outputs AC Power Connections This unit is equipped with two accessory AC outlets They may be used to power accessory devices but they should not be used with high current draw equipment such as power amplifiers The total power draw may not exceed 50W to each outlet The Switched outlet will receive power only when the unitis on This is recommended for devices that have no power switch or a mechanical power switch that may be left in the ON position NOTE Devices with electronic power switches may only go into a Standby mode when plugged in here The Unswitched outlet will receive power as long as the unit is plugged into a powered AC outlet Finally when all connections are com plete plug the power cord
18. right front channel outputs 7 When you have completed your selection for the center channel press the Set button Fr and then press the a v buttons on the remote or the Selector buttonsky on the front panel to change the display to SUR SPEAKER 8 Press the Set button Fr again and then use the a v buttons 9 on the remote or the Selector buttonsgg on the front panel to select the option that best describes your system based on the speaker definitions shown above When SUR SP SMALLis selected low frequency surround channel sounds will be sent to the subwoofer output only Note that if you choose this option and there is no subwoofer connected you will not hear any low frequency sounds from the surround speaker System Configuration 19 When SUR SP LARGE is selected a full range output will be sent to the surround channel outputs and NO surround channel signals will be sent to the subwoofer output When SUR SP NONE is selected surround sound information will be split between the front left and front right outputs Note that for optimal performance when no surround speakers are in use the Dolby 3 Stereo mode should be used instead of Dolby Pro Logic 9 When you have completed your selection for the surround channel press the Set button py and then press the A W buttons on the remote or the Selector buttons KA on the front panel to change the display to S W SPEAKER 10 Press the Set
19. that preserves tuner pre sets and system configuration informa AVR65 120 volt Rev C 10 6 98 tion if the unit is accidentally unplugged or subject to a power outage This mem ory will last for approximately two weeks after which time all information must be reentered Processor Reset In the rare case where the unit s opera tion or the displays seem abnormal the cause may involve the erratic operation of the system s memory or microprocessor To correct this problem first unplug the unit from the AC wall outlet and wait at least three minutes After the pause reconnect the AC power cord and check the unit s operation If the system still malfunctions a system reset may clear the problem To clear the AVR65 s entire system memory including tuner presets output level settings delay times and speaker configuration data first turn the unit off by pressing and releasing the Master Power Switch so that it pops out from its normal recessed position Next press and hold the AM FM jz and the Dolby Pro Logic Fi buttons while pushing the Master Power Switch Hin to turn the unit back on Note that once you have cleared the memory in this manner it is necessary to re establish all system configuration settings and tuner presets If the system is still operating incorrectly there may have been an electronic discharge or severe AC line interference that has corrupted the memory or microprocessor If these step
20. the left or right speaker NOTE The Theater Hall 1 and Hall 2 modes use a fixed non adjustable delay time If the distances are equal no further adjustment is required and the center delay should be set to zero If the distance to the front speakers is greater than the distance to the center speaker you may wish to reposition the speakers by moving the front left right speakers closer to the listening position or the center speaker further away from the listening position AVR65 120 volt Rev C 10 6 98 If repositioning of the speakers is not possible adjust the center delay time so that you add one millisecond of center channel delay for each foot that the distance to the center speaker lags behind the front speakers For example if the front left right speakers are each 10 feet from the listening position and the center channel speaker is 8 feet away the delay is figured as 10 8 2 suggesting an optimal center delay of 2 milliseconds To set the delay times follow these steps 1 Put the AVR65 in the Dolby Pro Logic mode by pressing the Dolby Pro Logic Selector Fi on the front panel or by pressing the Surround Mode Selector on the remote followed by the a v buttons until PRO LOGIC appearsin the Main Information Display J and the PRO LOGIC indicator fq lights 2 Press the Delay button Bg on the remote or front panel The words S DELAY TIME will appear in the Main Information Display i and at the bo
21. type of speakers in use you may find that imaging is improved by moving the front left and right speak ers Slightly forward of the center channel System Configuration 16 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 pans across the front of theroom sound smooth and that sounds from all speakers appear to arrive at the listening position at the same time with out delay from the center speaker as opposed to the left and right speakers 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 into the room The speakers should be located so that the bottom of the cabinet is at least two feet higher than the listeners ears when seated in the desired area If side wall mounting is not practical the speakers may be placed on a rear wall behind the listening position Again they should be located so that the bottom of the cabinet is at least two feet higher than the listeners ears The speakers should be no more than six feet behind the rear of the seating area Subwoofers produce n
22. unit is in operation the indicator will turn green E Headphone Jack This jack may be used to listen to the AVR65 s out put through a pair of headphones Be certain that the headphones have a standard 1 4 stereo phone plug H Bass Control Turn this control to modify the low frequency output of the left right channels by as much as 10dB Set this control to a suitable position for your taste and room acoustics Front Panel Controls 5 Treble Control Turn this control to modify the high frequency output of the left right channels by as much as 10dB Set this control to a suitable position for your taste and room acoustics Balance Control Turn this control to change the relative volume for the front left right channels NOTE For proper operation of the surround modes this control should be at the midpoint or 12 o clock position E Video 3 Inputs These audio video inputs may be used for tempo rary connection of video games camcorders digital still cameras or portable audio products To select a source connected to these jacks press the Vid 3 Input Selector A E T Mon Selector Press this but ton to select the device connected to the Tape Monitor jacks as the listening source The previously selected source will continue to show in the Information Display EH and the red LED above the button will illuminate to remind you that you are listening to the tape monitor output ff CD Press
23. your speakers consult the specifications in the speakers owner s manual or ask your dealer With the AVR65 turned on follow these steps to configure the speakers 1 Put the AVR65 in the Dolby Pro Logic mode by pressing the Dolby Pro Logic Selector Fi on the front panel or by pressing the Surround Mode Selector on the remote followed by the a v buttons until PRO LOGIC appearsin the Main Information Display J and the PRO LOGIC indicator fq lights System Configuration 18 2 Press the Speaker button ky on the remote or front panel The words FRNT SPEAKER will appear in the Main Information Display 1 Ifyou are using the on screen display system a display will appear indicating the status of each speaker Figure 2 MODE DOLBY PRO LOGIC PFRONT SP MH SMALL CENTER SP LARGE NONE gt LARGE SMALL NONE SURR SPK SUBUOOFER OFF ON MASTER VOLUME 14DB Figure 2 3 Press the Set button Fa 4 Press the a v buttons on the remote or the Selector buttonsEm on the front panel until either LARGE or SMALL appears to match the type of speakers you have at the left front and right front posi tions as described by the definitions shown below When SMALL is selected low frequency sounds will be sent to the subwoofer output only Note that if you choose this option and there is no subwoofer connected you will not hear any low frequency sounds from the front channds AVR65 120 volt Rev
24. 1 012 023 075 143 158 163 INFINITY 164 INKEL 129 JBL 164 JCP 001 AVR65 120 volt Rev C 10 6 98 Programming the Remote Setup Code Tables TV Continued Manufacturer Brand JC PENNY JENSEN Jvc KENWOOD KLOSS KIV LODGENET LOGIK LUXMAN IKI MAGNAVOX ONKING OPTONICA PANASONIC PHILCO PHILIPS PIONEER PORTLAND PROSCAN PROTON QUASAR RADIO SHACK RCA AVR65 120 volt Rev 0 10 6 98 Setup Code Number 004 008 024 030 013 034 001 002 043 072 072 004 007 001 001 164 004 088 001 088 004 001 015 038 070 083 070 059 183 14 015 003 164 052 004 081 022 007 072 004 024 042 024 004 025 019 040 062 042 101 024 040 081 056 003 003 018 143 160 058 056 019 004 080 164 024 005 025 004 023 161 143 167 171 127 024 047 023 065 160 059 109 056 056 038 135 173 143 056 40 101 164 060 146 130 059 059 176 065 143 061 060 093 074 160 063 064 063 064 164 144 152 127 127 156 164 143 160 164 161 Programming the Remote Setup Code Tables TV Continued Manufacturer Brand SIGNATURE SONY SOUNDESIGN SPECTRICON SSS SUPRE MACY SYDANIA SYMPHONICS TANDY TATUNG TECHNICS TECHWOOD TENIKA TELERENT TERA TMK TOSHIBA TOTEVISION UNIVERSAL VIDEO CONCEPTS VIDIKRON VIDTECH WARDS YAMAHA YORK YUPITERU ZENITH ZONDA AVR65 120 volt R
25. 65 120 volt Rev 0 10 6 98 Reassigning Device Control Selectors Although each of the seven Device Control Selectors is normally assigned to the category of product shown on the remote itis possible to reassign one of these buttons to operate a second device of another type For example if you have two VCRs but no satellite receiver you may program the SAT button to operate a second VCR Before following the normal programming steps for either Three Digit entry or Auto Search code entry you must first reassign the button with the following steps 1 Press the Device Control Selector you wish to reassign and the Mute button atthe same time until the red light illuminates under the Device Control Selector 2 Press the Device Control Selector for the function you wish to program into the reassigned button 3 Enter the three digit code for the spe cific model you wish the reassigned button to operate 4 Press the same Device Control Selector pressed in Step 1 again to store the selection Example To use the SAT button to operate a second VCR first press the SAT Device Control Selector andthe Mute button at the same time until the red light glows under the SAT button Press the VCR button followed by the three digit code for the specific model you wish to control Finally press the SAT button again Programming the Remote 37 Function List No Button Name CD Tape Aux DVD TV VCR CBL
26. 98 the semi OSD mode press the OSD button once Aconfirmation mes sage Figure 5 will appear briefly at the bottom of your video display to remind you that this feature is turned on The message will time out and disappear after a few seconds SEMI OSD ON Figure 5 When semi OSD is activated brief messages will confirm changes to the volume input source surround mode or when the tuner s frequency is changed These messages will appear at the bottom of the display screen and then disappear To tum off the Semi OSD mode after it has been activated simply press the OSD button BB once When the SEMI OSD OFF message appears the on screen displays are de activated Full OSD Asecond display option is to havea full screen report of the AVR65 s status appear To activate the full OSD press the OSD button three times in quick succession The first press will tum the semi OSD on the second will tum the semi OSD off and the third will bring a full status report to the screen Note that the status report will vary depending on the type of audio input source in use When an analog source is in us the first line in the display will show which audio input is active Figure 6 When a digital audio source is in use the display will indicate if the coaxial or optical input is active Figure 7 PAUDIO VIDEO AUDIO INPUT gt ANALOG TAPE MONITOR id ON SOURCE DVD SOURCE iDVD SURR MODE PRO LOG
27. AVR65 120 volt Rev 0 10 6 98 release the button the circulation will resume 5 Continue to adjust the individual speakers until they all have the same volume Note that adjustments should be made with the a v buttons on the remote or the Selector buttonsEg on the front panel only NOT the main volume controls Then pressthe Set button rz to memorize the change If you are using a sound pressure SPL meter for precise level adjustment set the volume so that the meter reads 75dB C Weighting Slow NOTE The subwoofer output level is not adjustable using the test tone To change the subwoofer level followthe steps for Output Level Trim Adjustment on page 30 6 When you have adjusted the outputs so that all channels have the same level press the Test Tone button on the remote to complete the adjustment Delay Settings One aspect of the surround modesis the delay of audio signals between the front speakers and the rear speakers Each surround mode is factory preset with a specific delay time but it is possible to individually adjust the delay timing to custom tailor the sound to your individ ual taste and the acoustic conditions in your listening room or home theater The factory setting is appropriate for most rooms but some installations create an uncommon distance between the front and surround speakers that may cause the arrival of front channel sounds to become disconnected from surround channel sound
28. AVR65 s Sleep function OSD Button Press this button to view the on screen displays See page 23 for more information Light Button Press this button to activate the remote s built in back light for better legibility of the buttons in a darkened room D Tuner Mode Press this button when the tuner is in use to select between automatic tuning and manual tuning When the button is pressed so that the AUTO indicator goes out pressing the Tuning buttons will move the frequency up or down in single step incre ments When the FM band is in use pressing this button when a station s signal is weak will change to monaural reception as indicated by the MONO indicator 3 See page 29 for more information Clear Button This button does not function with the AVR65 but it is available for use with other devices D Preset Up Down When the tuner is in use these buttons scroll through the stations that have been programmed into the AVR65 s mem ory When many source devices such as CD players VCRs and cas sette decks are selected using the Device Control Selectors these buttons will normally function as chapter step or track advance Remote Control Functions 13 Tuning Up Down When the tuner is in use these buttons will tune up or down through the select ed frequency band If the Tuner Mode button D has been pressed so that the AUTO indicator is illu minated pressing these
29. Congratulations With the purchase of a Harman Kardon AVR65 you are about to begin many years of listening enjoyment The AVR65 has been custom designed to provide all the excitement and detail of movie sound tracks and every subtle nuance of musical selec tions With onboard Dolby Digital and DISt Decoding the AVR65 delivers six discrete channels of audio that take advantage of the digital sound tracks from the latest DVD and V releases and Digital Television broadcasts While complex digital systems are hard at work within the AVR65 to make all of this happen hookup and operation are simple Color keyed connections a back lit programmable remote control and on screen menus make the AVR65 easy to use To obtain the maximum enjoyment from your new receiver we urge you to take a few minutes to read through this manual This will ensure that connec tions to speakers source playback units and other extemal devices are made properly In addition a fewminutes spent learning the functions of the various con trols will enable you to take advantage of all the power the AVR65 is able to deliver If you have any questions about this product its installation or operation please contact your retailer or custom installer They are your best local source of information Introduction 4 Description and Features The AVR65 isa full featured A V receiver incorporating a wide variety of listening options In addition to Dolby Digit
30. Depending on the distance from the NR65 to the remote room two options are available One option is to run high quality shielded audio interconnect cable from the AVR65 s location to the remote room At the remote room connect the inter connect cable to a stereo power amplifier The amplifier will be connected to the room s speakers No volume control is required as the AVR65 and the remote IR link will provide that function At the A R65 plug the audio interconnect cables into the Multi Out jacks amp on the AVR65 s rear panel NOTE The remote power amplifier must have signal sensing capability or be left on constantly to assure automatic operation at the remote room Asan altemative place the amplifier that will provide power to the remote location speakers in the same room as the AVR65 and connect the Multi Out jacks on the rear panel 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 ANG14 is recommended for long multiroom connections AVR65 120 volt Rev 0 10 6 98 IMPORTANT NOTE Any cables run inside walls should be CL3 FT4 rated or carry any other certification that is required by the NEC NFPA or state and local building and electrical codes To avoid interference audio and speaker cables should not be parallel to orin the same conduits with AC cables If you have any question
31. IC MULTI ROOM MH oN VOLUME MASTER 14DB Figure 6 PAUDIO SOURCE DIGITAL VIDEO SOURCE DVD AUDIO INPUT SOPTICAL TAPE MONITOR OFF ON SURR MODE DOLBY DIGITAL MULTI ROOM OFF ON MASTER VOLUME 14DB Figure 7 Operation 24 Activating the full OSD will also simplify adjustments to any system parameter as all choices will be shown The selected option will appear in reversed highlighted video while other choices will appear in normal white on blue video The full OSD system may be turned off by pressing the OSD button once Source Selection To select a source at any time press any of the Source Selector buttons on the remote or front panel El in MH The front pand Video 3 Inputs E may be used to connect a device such as a video game or camcorder to your home entertainment system on a temporary basis When an audio source is selected the last video input used remains routed to the Video Outputs 1 and TV Monitor Output This permits simultaneous viewing and listening to different sources Duringa listening session you may wish to adjust the Bass El and Treble Hi controls to suit your listening tastes Adjust the volume to a comfortable level using the front panel Volume Control Pj or remote Volume Up Down buttons AVR65 120 volt Rev 0 10 6 98 To temporarily silence all speaker outputs press the Mute button Hi This will cut the output to
32. Multiroom operation il Speaker Select Button Press this button to begin the process of selecting the speaker positions that are used in your listening room See page 18 for more information on setup and configuration KA Selector Buttons When you are establishing the AVR65 s configura tion settings use these buttons to select between the choices avail able as shown in the Information Display KE EE Information Display This display delivers messages and status indications to help you operate the receiver See page 7 for a complete explanation of the Information Display KT Remote Sensor Window The sensor behind this window receives infrared signals from the remote con trol Aim the remote at this area and do not block or cover it unless an external remote sensor is installed Front Panel Information Display U HH 0A g O SLEEP TUNED MONO STEREO AUTO MEMORY PRESET WE di MM mM NA ui ui MI MA MA MA NA pn mS ZN VN VN VN VN MN VN VN VN VN VN VN do OO DIGITAL DO PROLOGIC DO 3 STEREO HALL 1 HALL2 THEATER DTS EX Mute HE PCM Indicator A Auto E Bypass Analog Surround Mode Indicators G Stereo Indicator Analog 4 Multiroom System Indicator E Mono Indicator B Dolby Digital Indicator Night Indicator Tuned Indicator H Optical Source M DTS Indicator Main Information Display zi Analog Dolby Surround Mode Indicators IM Preset Number Sleep Indicator d Coax Source Preset Indicator
33. Unswitched AC Outlet This outlet may be used to power any AC device The power will remain on at this outlet regardless of whether the AVR65 is on or off NOTE The power consumption of the device plugged into each of these outlets should not exceed 100 watis Db Switched AC Outlet This outlet may be used to power any device that you wish to have turn on when the unit is turned on with the System Power Control switch PJ Rear Panel Connections 10 DB Power Cable Connect the AC plug to a non switched AC wall output Video 2 Inputs Connect these jacks to the audio and video outputs of a TV Tuner Cable TV converter box satellite receiver or any other audio video source D TV Monitor Video Output Connect this jack to the standard composite video input of a TV monitor or video projector to view the on screen menus and the output of any standard video source selected by the receiver s video switcher D Coaxial Digital Input Connect the coax digital output from a DVD player HDTV receiver LV player or CD player to this jack The signal may be either a Dolby Digital AC 3 sig nal DTS signal or a standard PCM digital source Optical Digital Input Connect the optical digital output from a DVD player HDTV receiver LV player or CD player to this jack The signal may be either a Dolby Digital AC 3 signal a DTS signal or a standard PCM digital source AVR65 120 volt Rev C 10 6 98 Remote IR I
34. al and DTS decoding Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby 3 Stereo are available for compati bility with the tens of thousands of movies and television programs encoded with analog surround information A choice of Hall and Theater modes is also available for use with both encoded sources and traditional two channel stereo recordings Atotal of five audio video inputs each with both composite and S Video as well as three additional audio only inputs are selected through a learning remote control and an easy to read front panel display or on screen graphics through a TVmonitor Multiroom operation is available with independent source and volume selection The AVR65 s powerful amplifier uses traditional Harman Kardon High Current design philosophies to meet the wide dynamic range of any program selection AVR65 120 volt Rev 0 10 6 98 Hamman Kardon invented the high fidelity receiver over forty five years ago With state of the art circuitry and time honored circuit designs the AVR65 is undoubtedly the finest receiver ever offered by Harman Kardon m Onboard Dolby Digital and DTS Decoding m Coax and Optical Digital Inputs m On Screen Menu Displays m Backlit Programmable Remote Control m Composite and S Video Switching m Complete Multiroom Control m 6 Channel Direct Input and Preamp Output for ALL Channels Permits Ease of Expansion Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR65 has been designe
35. all speakers but it will not effect any recording or dubbing that may be in progress When the system is muted the MUTE indicator EX will light in the Information Display kx Press the Mute button Pq again to retum to normal operation For private listening plug the 1 4 stereo phone plug from a pair of stereo headphones into the front panel Headphone jack FI When a Video Input source is selected the video signal for that input will be routed to the TV Monitor Video Output jack and will be viewable on a TVmon itor connected to the AVR65 Make certain that your TVis set to the proper input to view the signal To program the AVR65 for automatic tum off press the Sleep button D on the remote Each press of the button will increase the time before shut down in the following sequence mn mad mai mi ah ah 7 Me en mra A The sleep time will be displayed in the Information Display and it will count down until the time has elapsed When the programmed time has elapsed the unit will automatically tum off Note that the front panel display will dim to one half brightness when the Sleep func tion is programmed To cancel the Sleep function press the Sleep button D until the information display retums to normal brightness and the Sleep indicator numbers disappear Surround Mode Selection One of the most important features of the AVR65 is its ability to reproduce a full multichannel surround sound field from D
36. any of the eight devices controlled by the remote For example since the AVR65 will likely be used as the sound system for TV viewing you may wish to have the AVR s volume activated although the remote is set to run the TV Fither the AR or TVvolume control may be associated with any of the remote s devices To program the remote for Volume Punch Through follow these steps Programming the Remote 36 1 Press the Device Control Selector for the unit you wish to have asso ciated with the volume control and the Mute button at the same time until the red light illuminates under the Device Control Selector 2 Press the Volume Up button 3 Press either the AVR or the TV Device Control Selector depending on which system s volume control you wish to have attached for the punch through mode Note that the red light under the Device Control Selector will blink twice and then go out to confirm the data entry Example To have the AR s vol ume control be activated even though the remote is set to control the TV first press the TV Device Control Selector and the Mute button at the same time Next press the Volume Up button followed by the AVR Device Control Selector NOTE Should you wish to retum the remote to the original configuration after entering a Volume Punch Through you will need to repeat the steps shown above However press the same Device Control Selector in steps one and three AVR
37. audio channels and a special dedicated Low Frequency Effects channel DELAY TIME RANGE Center 0 ms 5ms Surround 0 ms 15 ms DIS This mode is available only when the source material is encoded with DTS data Available on special DVD LD and audio only discs DTS provides up to five separate main audio channels and a special dedicated low frequency channel Center 0 ms 5 ms Surround 0 ms 15 ms DOLBY PRO LOGIC Dolby Pro Logic is the standard mode for analog surround sound decoding It uses information encoded in a two channel stereo recording to produce four distinct channels Left Center Right and Surround Use this mode for accurate reproduction of programs bearing the Dolby Surround DTS Stereo UltraStereo or other Surround logos Surround encoded programs include videocassette DVD and LD movies TVand cable programs radio programs and audio CDs Dolby Pro Logic processing may also be used to provide a pleasing surround effect with some stereophonic source material that does not carry surround encoding 15 ms 30 ms Initial Setting 20 ms DOLBY 3 STEREO Dolby 3 Stereo uses the information contained in a surround encoded or two channel stereo program to create center channel information In addition the information that is normally sent to the rear channel surround speakers is carefully mixed in with the front left and right channels for increased realism Use this mode when you havea center channel s
38. button PA and then press the a V buttons on the remote or the Selector buttons EF on the front panel to select the option that best describes your system Select S W SP ONifa subwoofer is connected to your system Select S W SP OFF ifa sub woofer is NOT connected to your system Note that when no sub woofer is selected low frequency sounds below 100Hz will be sent to the front left right speakers provided that the selection in step 4 above has been set to L ARGE Otherwise no low frequency sounds will be heard This option is not available when the front center or surround speakers are set to SMALL AVR65 120 volt Rev 0 10 6 98 11 When all speaker selections have been made press the Set button Py to retum to normal operation Output Level Adjustment Output level adjustment is a key part of the configuration process for any sur round sound product It is particularly important for a Dolby Digital receiver such as the AVR65 as correct outputs will ensure that you hear sound tracks in their proper place with the proper intensity IMPORTANT NOTE Many listeners are often confused about the operation of the surround channels While some assume that sound should always be coming from each speaker most of the time there will belittle or no sound in the surround channels This is because they are only used when a movie director or sound mixer specifically places sound there to create ambiance an eff
39. buttons will cause the tuner to seek the next sta tion with acceptable signal strength for quality reception When the AUTO indicator d is NOT illuminated pressing these buttons will tune sta tions in single step increments See page 29 for more information Transport Controls These con trols do not control any functions of the AVR65 but they are used exten sively when operating a wide variety of CD players cassette decks and VCRs See page 33 for information on programming the remote to utilize these buttons Delay Prev Ch Press this but ton to begin the process for setting the delay times used by the AVR65 when processing surround sound After pressing this button the delay times are entered by pressing the Set button and then using the A V buttons to change the set ting Press the Set button again to complete the process See page 21 for more information Digital Button This button is used to select the type of digital input used with any one of the input sources connected to the AVR65 After press ing this button use the A V buttons to make your selection between OPTICAL or COAXIAL ej digital Press the Set button to enter your choice See page 27 for more information Speaker Configuration Press this button to begin the process of configuring the AVR65 s Bass Management System for use with the type of speakers used in your system Once the button has been pressed us
40. cators illumi nate when one of the DSP generated analog surround modes is in use with an analog input source A Multiroom System Indicator This indicator illuminates when the multiroom system is in operation See page 31 for more information on the multiroom system Night Indicator This indicator lights when the AVR65 is in the Night mode which prevents the AVR65 from loud playback when digital sources are in use M DTS Indicator This indicator illuminates when a DTS encoded source is playing IM Preset Number This two digit display indicates the station preset number that is currently in use or that is being entered 0 Preset Indicator This indicator illuminates when one of the stations entered into the preset memory is tuned The number that appears below the indicator is the preset station s memory AVR65 120 volt Rev 0 10 6 98 E Memory This indicator flashes when entering presets and other information into the tuner s memory A Auto This indicator illuminates when the Auto mode is in use for FM tuning G Stereo Indicator This indicator illuminates when an FM station is being tuned in stereo E Mono Indicator This indicator illuminates when the tuner has been placed in the monaural mode by pressing the Tune Mode button E Set the tuner for mono listening to cut noise and improve the quality of distant stereo signals Tuned Indicator This indicator illuminates when a statio
41. clean soft dry cloth If necessary wipe it with a soft cloth dampened with mild soapy water then a fresh cloth with clean water Wipe dry immediately with a dry cloth NEVER use benzene aerosol cleaners thinner alcohol or any other volatile cleaning agent Do not use abrasive cleaners as they may damage the finish of metal parts Avoid spraying insecticide near the unit Moving the Unit Before moving the unit be certain to dis connect any interconnection cords with other components and make certain that you disconnect the unit from the AC outlet Important Information For the User NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FOC Rules The limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communication However there is no guarantee that harmful interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television recep tion which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the inter ference by one or more of the following measures safety Information 3 m Reorient or relocate th
42. d AC outlet 2 Press the Main Power Switch kil in so that it latches in with the OFF wording on the top of the switch inside the front panel Note that the Power Indicator Ej will tum amber indicating that the unit is in the Standby mode 3 Install the four supplied AAA batteries in the remote as shown Be certain to observe the and polarity indicators shown in the bottom of the battery compartment System Configuration 17 4 Tum the AVR65 on either by pressing the System Power Control Pon the front pand or via the remote by first pressing the AVR Selector and then pressing the Power button The Power Indicator FE will tum green to confirm that the unit is on and the Information Display FE will also light up Using the On Screen Display While configuring the AVR65 so that it is properly matched to the specific speakers in your system as well as when setting other system parameters you may find it helpful to take advantage of the unit s on screen display system These easy to read displays give you a clear picture of the current status of the unit and make it easy to see which speaker delay input or digital selection you are making To view the on screen displays make r tain you have made a connection from the TV Monitor Video Out jack on the rear panel to the video input of your TV projector or display device In order to view the displays the video source must be selected as describ
43. d for use with 120 volt AC current Connection to a line voltage other than that for which it is intended can create a safety and fire hazard and may damage the unit If you have any questions about the volt age requirements for your specific model or about the line voltage in your area contact your selling dealer before plug ging the unit into a wall outlet Do Not Use Extension Cords To avoid safety hazards use only the power cord attached to your unit We do not recommend that extension cords be used with this product As with all electri cal devices do not run power cords under Tugs or carpets or place heavy objects on them Damaged power cords should be replaced immediately with cords meeting factory specifications Handle the AC Power Cord Gently When disconnecting the power cord from an AC outlet always pull the plug never pull the cord If you do not intend to use the unit for any considerable length of time disconnect the plug from the AC outlet Do Not Open The Cabinet There are no user serviceable compo nents inside this product Opening the cabinet may present a shock hazard and any modification to the product will void your guarantee If water or any metal object such as a paper clip wire ora staple accidentally falls inside the unit disconnect it from the AC power source immediately and consult an authorized service station Safety Information CATV or Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or
44. digital source is playing the AVR65 will automatically switch to the proper surround mode It is important to note however that not all Dolby Digital or DIS sources are encoded with the full complement of five channels plus LFE When a digital source is playing the Main Information Display i or on screen display will change to showthe input source and digital type OPTICAL or COAX When a source with digital encoding is playing the input source name will appear in the Information Display or on screen display followed by a numeric key to the type and number of channels being decoded as follows 3 2 1 This message appears when a full complement of Dolby Digital signals is present 3 front channels left center and right 2 surround channels surround left and surround right and 1 channel which is the dedicated Low Frequency Effects LFE channel 3 1 This message indicates the system is decoding a standard Dolby Pro Logic signal with left center and right front channels and a signal mono surround channd 2 0 This message indicates that the system is decoding a traditional two channel stereo signal and that no center surround or LFE signals are present 1 1 Thisisa monaural signal that plays the same information in both the left front and right front speakers There is no sound sent to the center or surround speakers 1 0 Thisisa monaural signal that plays through the center channel speaker only Ther
45. ding to the location where you wish to store this station s frequency 3 Repeat the process after tuning any additional stations to be preset Recalling Preset Stations To manually select a station previously entered in the preset memory press the Numeric Keys that correspond to the desired station s memory location To manually tune through the list of stored preset stations one by one press the Preset buttons ff on the front panel or remote AVR65 120 volt Rev C 10 6 98 To automatically scan through the sta tions entered in the preset memory press the Preset Scan button IA on the front panel The tuner will run through the list of preset stations stopping for five seconds at each one Press the button again to stop the scan at your desired station Tape Recording In normal operation the audio or video source selected for listening through the NR65 is sent to the record outputs This means that any program you are watching or listening to may be recorded simply by placing machines connected to the outputs for Tape Monitor or Video 1 in the record mode When a tape recorder with separate record and playback heads is used you may monitor the output of the recording by selecting the T Mon Selector EJ D Note that a red LED will illuminate in the front panel above the T Mon Selector EJ to remind you that you are listening to the record playback instead of the actual input source being r
46. e AVR65 14 3 Connect the output of any digital sources to be used to the appropriate connections on the AVR65 rear panel Note that the Optical and Coaxial digital inputs may be used with a Dolby Digital AC 3 or DTS source or the output of a conventional CD or LVplayer s PCM SP DIF output 4 Assemble the AM Loop Antenna sup plied with the unit as shown below Connect it to the AM and GND screw terminals 5 Connect an FM antenna to the FM 75 ohm connection The FM antenna may bean external roof antenna an inside powered or wire lead antenna ora connection from a cable TVsystem Note that if the antenna or connection uses 300 ohm twin lead cable you must use the 300 ohm to 75 ohm adapter supplied with the unit to make the connection 6 Connect the front center and surround speaker outputs B to the respective speakers To assure that all the audio signals are carried to your speakers without loss of Clarity or resolution we suggest that you use high quality speaker cable Many brands of cable are available and the choice of cable may he influenced by the distance between your speakers and this receiver the type of speakers you use personal preferences and other factors AVR65 120 volt Rev C 10 6 98 Your dealer or installer is a valuable resource to consult in selecting the proper cable Regardless of the brand of cable selected we recommend that you use a cable con
47. e front panel Information Display message the semi OSD message or the change in the highlighted video in the full OSD screen Press the Set button to enter the settings 3 Within five seconds press the A or v buttons to scroll through the inputs When the input source you wish to send to the remote room location appears on the front panel Information Display in the lower screen semi OSD message or is highlighted in reverse video in the full OSD listing press the Set button to enter the selection AVR65 120 volt Multiroom Operation 32 4 Within five seconds press the a or v buttons to change the output level for the multiroom feed The volume change will appear as a number in dB increments belowthe OdB reference level in the front panel Information Display as a lower third semi OSD message or as the last line in the full OSD status display 5 Press the Set button to enter the setting If no further buttons are pressed within five seconds the unit will return to normal operation Multiroom Operation Multiroom operation is simple and it may be controlled from either the main listening room where the AVR65 is located or from a remote room when an optional IR sensor is connected to the Multi jack b on the rear panel To activate the feed to the remote room press the Multi button Er on the front panel or remote Next press the A or V buttons on the remote or the Selector buttons gA on the
48. e is being pro grammed for the codes of another device this button is also used in the Auto Search process See page 33 for more information on programming the AVR65 remote Installation and Connections System Installation After unpacking the unit and placing it on a solid surface capable of supporting its weight you will need to make the connections to your audio and video equipment These steps need to be done only when the receiver is first installed or when a change is made to the input source equipment Audio Equipment Connections Werecommend that you use high quality interconnect cables when making connec tions to source equipment and recorders to preserve the quality of the signals When making connections to audio source equipment or speakers it is always a good practice to unplug the unit from the AC wall outlet This prevents any pos sibility of accidentally sending audio or transient signals to the speakers that may damage them 1 Connect the analog output of a CD player to the CD inputs O NOTE When the CD player has both fixed and variable audio outputs it is best to use the fixed output unless you find that the input to the receiver is so low that the sound is noisy or high that the signal is distorted 2 Connect the Play Out jacks of a cas sette deck MD or other audio recorder to the Tape Monitor In jacks Connect the Record In jacks on the recorder to the Tape Monitor Out jacks on th
49. e is no sound at the front left right or surround speakers Night Mode Aspecial feature of Dolby Digital is the Night mode which enables AC 3 input sources to be played back with their full range while reducing the minimum peak level by 1 4 to 1 3 This prevents abruptly loud transitions from causing distur bances without reducing the impact of the digital source The Night mode is available only when AC 3 signals with special data are being played To engage the Night mode press the Night button on the remote and note that the NIGHT indicator MW will illuminate in the Information Display IMPORTANT NOTES ON DIGITAL PLAYBACK 1 When the digital playback unit isin a pause fast forward or chapter search mode the digital audio data may momentarily stop causing a NO DATA message to be displayed in the Main Information Display JJ or on screen display Figure 8 This is normal and does not indicate a problem with either the AVR65 or the source machine The AVR65 will return to digital playback as soon as the data is available when the machine isin a standard play mode Operation 28 DVD NO DATA Figure 8 2 The AVR65 will decode digital audio sources with a sampling frequency of 32kHz 44 1kHz and 48kHz Although this will enable it to decode virtually all DVD movies and HDTV sources it is pos sible that some future digital sources may not be compatible with the A R65 NOTE In order to play the Dolby
50. e receiving antenna m Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver m Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected m Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation NOTE Changes or modifications may cause this unit to fail to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and may void the user s authority to operate the equipment Unpacking The carton and shipping materials used to protect your new receiver during ship ment were specially designed to cushion it from shock and vibration We suggest that you save the carton and packing materials for use in shipping if you move or should the unit ever need repair To minimize the size of the carton in storage you may wish to flatten it This is done by carefully slitting the tape seams on the bottom and collapsing the carton down to a more two dimensional appearance Other cardboard inserts may be stored in the same manner Packing materials that cannot be collapsed should be saved along with the carton in a plastic bag AVR65 120 volt Rev C 10 6 98 If you do not wish to save the packaging materials please n
51. e the A V buttons to AVR65 120 volt Rev C 10 6 98 select the channel you wish to set up Press the Set button and then select another channel to configure When all adjustments have been completed press the Set button twice to exit the settings and return to normal operation See page 18 for more information Surround Mode Selector Press this button to begin the process of changing the surround mode After the button has been pressed use the A V buttons to select the desired surround mode See page 25 for more information Note that this button is also used to tune channels when the TV is selected using the Device Control Selector When the AVR65 remote is being pro grammed for the codes of another device this button is also used in the Auto Search process See page 33 for more information on programming the AVR65 remote Volume Press these buttons to raise or lower the system volume D Sleep Button Press this button to place the unit in the Sleep mode After the time shown in the display the AVR65 will automatically go into the Standby mode Each press of the button changes the time until turn off in the following order 90 80 70 60 50 40 min min min min min gt min 30 20 510 535 3 1 OFF min min min min min Note that this button is also used to change channels on your TV when the TV is selected using the Device Control Selector When the AVR65 remot
52. ecorded NOTE It is not possible to record the output of digital sources IMPORTANT NOTE Please make cer tain that you are aware of the copyright restrictions on any material you copy Unauthorized duplication of copyrighted materials is prohibited by Federal law Output Level Trim Adjustment Normal output level adjustment for the NR65 is established using the Test Tone as outlined on page 20 In some cases however it may be desirable to adjust the output levels using program material such as a test disc or a selection you are familiar with Additionally the output level for the subwoofer may only be adjusted using this procedure To adjust the output levels using pro gram material first set the reference volume for the front left right channels using the Volume Control Bj If you wish to vary the difference between the left and right channels use the Balance Control FA Once the reference level has been set press the Channel Select button and notethat FRONT L LEV will appear in the Main Information Display J To change the level first press the Set button BX and then use the Selector buttons FB or the a v buttons to raise or lower the level DO NOT use the volume control as this will alter the reference setting Once the change has been made press the Set button FE and then press the Selector buttons FA orthe A V buttons 3 to select the next output channel location that you wish to adjust
53. ect or to continue action from the front of the room to the rear When the output levels are properly set it is normal for rear surround speakers to operate only occasionally Artificially increasing the volume to the rear speakers may destroy theillusion of an enveloping sound field that duplicates the way you hear sound in a movie theater or concert hall Before beginning the adjustment process make certain that all speaker connections have been properly made The system volume should be set to the level that you will use during a typical listening session Finally make certain that the Balance Control d is set to the center 12 o dock position System Configuration 20 To adjust and calibrate the output levels Ae RE RES SA each channel to begin to bring them follow these steps For accurate calibration pike See to the same level Note that when one itis a good idea to make these adjustments A r of the buttons is pushed the test noise from the location in your room that is circulation will pause on the channel your favorite listening position being adjusted to give you time to sL se make the adjustment When you 1 Put the AVR65 in the Dolby Pro Logic mode by pressing the Dolby Pro Logic Selector Fi on the front panel or by pressing the Surround Mode Selector on the remote followed by the a v buttons until PRO LOGIC appearsin the Main Information Display J and the PRO LOGIC indicator fq lights 2 Press t
54. ed in the instructions for the video display NOTE The AVR655 on screen displays may only be viewed when the standard composite video output is in use The dis plays are NOT visible when the S Video signal is displayed IMPORTANT NOTE When viewing the displays on a projection TVitis 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 perma nently bumed in to the CRT This type of damage is not covered by the AVR65 AVR65 120 volt Rev 0 10 6 98 warranty and may not be covered by the projector TVset s warranty Please consult the owner s manual for your video display for specific information about image bum in The AVR65 has two on screen display modes semi OSD and full OSD When making configuration adjust ments it is recommended that the full OSD mode be used This will placea complete status report or option listing on the screen making it easier to view the available options To view the full OSD screens press the OSD button three times The first press will bring up the semi OSD mode and the second press will turn that mode off The third press will call up the full OSD display Figure 1 The display will appear any time a change is made to the settings or fea tures and it will automatically follow t
55. eight steps have been entered press the Sleep button eg to enter the commands The red light under the Device Control Selector will blink and then tum off Example To program your TV Cable Box and the AVR65 to turn on when the Power button is pressed first press and hold the AVR and Mute buttons until the red light comes on under the AVR button Next press the Mute button to enter the Power command for the AVR Press the TV Device Control Selector to select the TVmode and then press the Mute button again to select TVPower Finally press the CBL Device Control Selector followed by the Mute button to select Cable Power Press the Sleep button to enter the commands After following these steps each time you press the Power button the remote will send the Power On Off command each time the Power button is pressed To remove a macro program follow steps 1 2 and 4 above but do not follow step three For example to erase the macro just entered press the Device Control Selector and the Mute button at the same time until the red light under the Device Control Selector tums on Press the Power button and then press the Sleep button D The red light under the Device Control Selector will blink twice to confirm the data entry and then turn off Volume Punch Through The AVR65 s remote may be programmed to operate the Volume Control from either the TVor the AR to operate in conjunction with
56. el Information Display 7 8 Rear Panel Connections 9 10 Remote Control Functions 11 13 Installation and Connections 14 15 System Configuration 16 22 Ba ih EE en O Stes 23 30 Basic Operation 23 Using the On Screen Display 23 24 Source Selection 24 Surround Mode Selection 25 Surround Mode Chart 26 Digital Audio Playback 27 28 Tuner Operation 28 29 Tape Recording 29 Output Level Trim Adjustment 30 6 Channel Direct Input 30 Memory Backup 30 Processor Reset 30 Multiroom Operation 31 32 Programming the Remote 33 45 Direct Code Entry 33 Auto Search Method 33 34 Code Readout 34 Programmed Device Functions 34 35 Macro Programming 35 36 Volume Punch Through 36 Reassigning Device Control Selectors 36 Function TS sasa ag naga NA aa 37 38 Setup Code Tables TV 30 41 Setup
57. end of a listen ing session simply press the System Power Control Bj on the front panel or the Power button on the remote Power to any equipment plugged into the rear panel Switched AC Outlet will be shut off and the Power Indicator EJ will turn amber Operation 23 When the remote is used to tum the unit off itis actually placing the system in a standby mode as indicated by the amber color of the Power Indicator El When you will be away from home for an extended period of time it is always a good idea to completely turn the unit off using the front panel Main Power Switch K Note that all preset memories are lost if the unit is left tumed off with the Main Power Switch K for more than two weeks Using the On Screen Display The AVR65 is equipped with a powerful on screen display system that makes it easy to view the current status of the unit or to have messages appear to confirm any functional change such as a volume increase input source selection or sur round mode selection Two modes of on screen display are available a semi OSD mode that only displays a message when some aspect of the operation is changed anda full OSD mode that displays a complete status report on the unit s current condition Semi OSD In the semi OSD mode a one line message will appear at the bottom of the screen when changes are made to the unit s operational status to activate AVR65 120 volt Rev 0 10 6
58. es These modes may be used with any analog program source to create a pleasing surround effect See page 25 for more information on surround modes FE DTS Selector Press this button to select DTS decoding when listen ing to an audio or video program that is encoded with DTS data See page 25 for more information on surround modes and digital audio Z Surround Off Press this button to turn off all surround processing and to listen to a program in tradi tional stereo from the left front and right front speakers only EA Mute Press this button to momentarily silence the speaker output of the AVR65 E Volume Control Turn the knob clockwise to increase volume counterclockwise to decrease the volume Delay Press this button to begin the sequence of steps required to enter delay time settings See page 21 for more information on delay times EE Digital Input Selector When playing a source that has a digital output press this button to select between the Optical and Coaxial Digital inputs See page 27 for more information on digital audio AVR65 120 volt Rev 0 10 6 98 FE Set Button When making choices during the setup and con figuration process press this button to enter the desired setting as shown in the Information Display EH into the AVR65 s memory ED Multiroom Selector Press this button to activate the AVR65 s Multiroom system See pages 31 32 for complete information on
59. et is switch controlled Display lights but no sound Intermittent input connections e Make certain that all input and speaker connections or picture are secure Mute ison Press Mute button Volume control is down Tum up volume control No sound from any speaker Amplifier is in protection mode Check speaker wire connections Light around power switch is red due to possible short at receiver and speaker ends for shorts e Amplifieris in protection mode Contact your local Harman Kardon service depot due to internal problems No sound from surround or Incorrect surround mode Select a mode other than Stereo center speakers Input is monaural There isno surround information from mono sources Incorrect configuration Check speaker mode Stereo or Mono program material The surround decoder may not create center or rear channel information from non encoded programs Unit does not respond to Weak batteries in remote Change remote batteries remote commands Wrong device selected Press the AVR selector Remote sensor is obscured Make certain front panel sensor is visible to remote or connect remote sensor Intermittent buzzing in tuner Local interference e Move unit or antenna away from computers fluorescent AVR65 120 volt Rev 0 10 6 98 lights motors or other electrical appliances Technical Specifications Audio Section Stereo Mode Continuous Average Power FTC 75 Watts per channel 20Hz 20kHz lt 0 07
60. ev 0 10 6 98 Setup Code Number 007 019 047 072 169 001 004 004 101 007 020 004 028 004 007 004 014 072 070 003 112 004 002 001 052 081 056 034 004 002 072 172 004 015 143 008 146 174 004 004 004 004 043 072 112 058 127 021 043 015 019 133 033 048 028 022 085 004 126 028 139 043 043 003 059 060 062 080 003 004 028 030 040 062 009 008 009 019 073 095 103 143 053 030 028 063 043 101 028 41 160 057 057 143 064 072 060 082 082 175 127 101 061 160 143 063 143 160 164 064 072 074 164 Programming the Remote Setup Code Tables VCR Manufacturer Brand AWA AMPRO ANAM AUDIO DYNAMICS BROKSONIC MORDMENDE AVR65 120 volt Rev 0 10 6 98 Setup Code Number 034 072 031 012 035 028 108 001 031 007 108 012 034 059 006 001 034 031 132 004 012 018 031 031 004 043 012 014 034 001 040 031 012 101 027 031 001 045 004 004 034 024 012 043 103 023 037 031 043 129 040 041 010 135 017 065 023 053 043 017 008 025 009 027 010 063 136 012 045 026 072 107 020 101 034 012 040 101 031 034 043 048 046 004 009 017 034 031 041 067 067 069 030 010 046 020 020 040 014 059 031 046 051 023 043 048 108 029 109 063 055 034 068 034 059 42 111
61. front panel until the MULTI indicator a illuminates in the front panel Information Display Press the Set button BX to enter the setting When the multiroom system is tumed on the previously selected input will be fed to the Multi Out jacks on the rear panel The volume will be as set in the previous selection although it may be further adjusted using an optional volume con trol in the remote location or on the optional audio power amplifier connected to the Multi Out jacks Rev C 10 6 98 If an optional IR sensor is located in the remote room and connected to the AR65 s Multi IR jack the multiroom system may be tumed on or controlled by simply pointing the AVR65 remote or an optional programmable remote that includes codes for the AVR65 at the IR sensor Note that depending on the type of programmable remote used it is probable that the code for the Multi button will not be contained in the pre programmed code library and must be leamed into the remote if possible To change the input source for the source to the multiroom feed once it has been tumed on followthe instructions shown above in the Multiroom Setup section of this manual Once the multiroom system is turned on it will remain on even if the AVR65 is placed in the Standby mode in the main room by pressing the AVR Selector or the System Power Control PJ on the front panel To tum the multiroom system off press the Multi button En
62. hat the red light will flash twice to confi the entry before going dark 5 Try all of the functions on the remote to make certain that the product operates Keep in mind that many manufacturers use a number of different combinations of codes and itis a good idea to make certain that that not only the Power control works but the volume channel and transport controls as appropriate If all functions do not work properly you may need to Auto Search for a different code or enter a code via the Direct Code Entry method Code Readout When the code has been entered using the Auto Search method it is always a good idea to find out the exact code so that it may be easily reentered if necessary You may also read the codes to verify which device has been programmed to a specific Control Selector button 1 Press and hold both the Device Control Selector for the type of product to be entered e g VCR TV and the Mute button at the same time Hold both buttons until the red light under the button stays lit Note that the next step must take place while the red light is on and it must begin within 20 seconds after the light illuminates Programming the Remote 34 2 Press the Night button The red light under the Device Control Selector will blink ina sequence that corresponds to the three digit code with a one second pause between each digit Count the number of blinks between each pause to determine the digi
63. he command pattern of remote or front panel instruction It is not necessary to use any other navigation buttons to use the AVR65 s On Screen Display system Note that the full screen displays will time out after 30 seconds However the on screen display used with the channa output level adjustments will remain on the screen as long as the settings are being changed This display must be manually turned of by pressing the OSD button lt B PAUDIO SOURCE DVD VIDEO SOURCE DVD AUDIO INPUT gt ANALOG TAPE MONITOR ily ON SURR MODE PRO LOGIC MULTI ROOM MH ON MASTER VOLUME 14DB Figure 1 Speaker Configuration The first few adjustments tell the AVR65 which type of speakers are in use Thisis important as it adjusts the settings that determine which speakers receive low frequency bass information For each of these settings use the L ARGE setting if the speakers for a particular position are traditional full range loudspeakers that are capable of reproducing sounds below 100Hz Use the SMALL setting for smaller frequency limited satellite speakers that do not reproduce sounds below 100Hz Note that when small speakers are used a subwoofer is required to reproduce low frequency sounds Remember that the large and small descriptions do not refer to the actual physical size of the speakers but their ability to reproduce low frequency sounds If you are in doubt as to which category describes
64. he Test Tone button on the remote The words T TFL OdBwil appearin the Main Information Display M and the letters F L will flash once each second NOTE If you are using the On Screen Display system while making output level adjustments a specific display will appear on your video screen Figure 3 While making output adjustments a cursor A will appear under the channel being adjusted and it will move to indicate any channel position changes As adjust ments are made to the output level the offset amount will appear under the channel indication 0 MASTER VOLUME 19 DB Figure 3 3 At this point the test noise will begin to circulate among all the speakers in a clockwise rotation NOTE This is a good time to verify that the speakers have been properly connected As the test noise circulates listen to make certain that the sound comes from the speaker position shown in the Main Information Display If the sound from a speaker location does NOT match the position indicated in the display turn the AVR65 off and check the speaker wiring to make certain that each speaker is connected to the correct output terminal 4 After checking for speaker placement let the test noise circulate again and listen to see which channels sound louder than the others Using the front left F L in the display speaker as a reference press the a v buttons on the remote or the Selector buttonsgg on the front panel on
65. he audio and video PLAY OUT jacks of a VCR Video Outputs 1 Connect these jacks to the audio and video RECORD IN jacks of a VCR 6 Channel Direct Inputs If an external digital audio decoder is used connect the outputs of that decoder to these jacks AVR65 120 volt Rev C 10 6 98 JODEL NO AVR 65 Mi AC 120V 60 Hz EEA HARMAN KARDON Q NORTHRIDGE CALIFORNIA USA AC OUTLETS 120V 60H2 TOTAL 150W or 1 54 MAX UNSWITCHED TOTAL 100W or 1A MAX 00 SWITCHED TOTAL 150W or 0 5A MAX RIGHT LEFT SERIAL NO SPEAKERS 8 Ohms Optical Digital Input Remote IR In Remote IR Out Multi Multiroom Audio Outputs Tape Monitor In Tape Monitor Out O CD Inputs Connect these jacks to the output of a compact disc player or CD changer DVD Inputs Connect the analog audio outputs and composite video output of a DVD or LV player to these jacks O Pre Outs If external power amplifiers are used for any channels connect them to these jacks Subwoofer Pre Out Connect this jack to the line level input of a powered subwoofer If an external subwoofer amplifier is used connect this jack to the subwoofer amplifier input Front Connect these terminals to the front left right speakers Center Connect these terminals to the center speaker D Surround Connect these terminals to the surround speakers
66. ices A V Buttons These are multi purpose buttons They will be used most freguently to select a surround mode To change the surround mode first press the SURR CH w button 3 Next press these buttons to scroll up or down through the list of surround modes that appear in the Information Display Ef See page 28 for more information These buttons are also used to increase or decrease output levels used to lower the AVR65 s output levels when configuring the unit with either the internal test tone or and external source See pages 20 and 30 for more information They are also used to enter delay time settings after the Delay button has been pressed See page 21 for more information lt Channel Button This button is used to start the process of setting the AVR65 s output levels to an external source Once this button is pressed use the A V buttons to select the channel being adjusted then press the Set button fol lowed by the A V buttons again to change the level letting See page 20 for more information AVR65 120 volt Rev C 10 6 98 Set Button This button is used to enter settings into the AVR65 s memory It is also used in the setup procedures for delay time speaker configuration and channel output level adjustment Night Mode Press this button to activate the Night mode pre venting loud playback when the digital modes are in use without altering the dynamic range of the o
67. into a non switched 120 volt AC wall outlet You re almost ready to enjoy the AVR65 When all audio video and system con nections have been made there are a few configuration adjustments to be made A few minutes spent to correctly configure and calibrate the unit will greatly add to your listening experience Speaker Selection and Placement The placement of speakers in a multi channel home theater system can have a noticeable impact on the quality of sound reproduced No matter which type or brand of speakers isused the same model or brand of speaker should be used for the front left center and right speakers This creates a seamless front soundstage and elimi nates the possibility of distracting sonic disturbances that occur when a sound moves across mismatched front channel speakers Speaker Placement Depending on the type of center channel speaker in use and your viewing device place the center speaker directly above or below your TVor in the center behind a perforated front projection screen Once the center channel speaker is installed position the left 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 24 off center from the tweeter in the center channel speaker Depending on the specifics of your room acoustics and the
68. irect mem tunm cr MI M2 M3 M4 oso Cucur Rev C 10 6 98 w AVR Selector Device Control Selectors Power Button O Mute O Test Display Multiroom A V Buttons O lt Channel Button Set Button Night Mode Source Selectors Numeric Keys B Direct Enter D Memory Button OSD Button Light Button Tuner Mode Clear Button Preset Up Down Tuning Up Down Transport Controls Delay Prev Ch Digital Button Speaker Configuration 3 Surround Mode Selector Volume Sleep Button IMPORTANT NOTE The AVR65 s remote may be programmed to con trol up to eight devices including the AVR65 Before using the remote it is important to remember to press the Device Control Selector button O that corresponds to the unit you wish to operate In addition the AVR65 s remote is shipped from the factory to operate the AVR65 and Harman Kardon CD players and cassette decks The remote is also capable of operating a wide variety of other products using the control codes that are part of the remote Before using the remote with other products follow the instruc tions on pages 33 34 to program the proper codes for the products in your system It is also important to remember that many of the buttons on the remote take on different functions depend ing on the product selected using the Device Control Selectors The descriptio
69. left surround along with a special low frequency channel Although both DTS and Dolby Digital are digital they use different methods of encoding the signals on a disc and thus it requires different decoding circuits than Dolby Digital to convert the signals back to analog DTS encoded soundtracks are available on select DVD and LD discs as well as on special audio only DTS discs You may use any LD or CD player equipped with a digital output to play DTS encoded discs with the AVR65 All that is required is to connect the player s output to either the Coaxial or Optical input on the rear pand BB In order to listen to DVDs encoded with DTS sound track the DVD player must be compatible with the DTS signal as indi cated by a DTS log on the player s front panel Note that early DVD players may not be able to play DIS encoded DVDs Operation 27 This does not indicate a problem with the AVR65 as some players cannot pass the DTS signal through to the digital out puts If you are in doubt as to the ability of your DVD player to handle DTS discs consult the player s owner s manual To utilize the digital modes you must havea digital source properly connected to the AVR65 Connect the Digital datas tream outputs from DVD players HDTV receivers and CD players to the Coaxial or Optical inputs on the rear panel Note that an optional external RF demodulator is required to use the AVR65 to listen to the Dolby Digital sound
70. ll accept both stan dard composite or S Video signals However it will not convert signals from one video format type to the other System and Power Connections The AVR6 gt is designed for flexible use with extemal control components and power amplifiers These connections are easy to make during an initial installa tion or at a later date should you choose to upgrade your system Remote Control Extension If the receiver is placed behind a solid or smoked glass cabinet door the obstruc tion may prevent the remote sensor from receiving commands In this event an optional remote sensor may be used Connect the output of the remote sensor to the Remote Cont In jack If other components are also prevented from receiving remote commands only one sensor is needed They may use this unit s sensor or a remote eye by running a connection from the Remote Cont Out jack to the Remote In jack on Harman Kardon or other compatible equipment External Audio Power Amplifier Connections If desired optional extemal power audio power amplifiers may be used with the AVR65 Connections to these amplifiers are made by using audio interconnect cables connected to both the Preamp Outputs on the rear panel and the audio input jacks of the external amplifiers External Audio Decoder Connection To provide for the ultimate flexibility the AVR65 may be used in conjunction with optional external decoders for digital audio systems
71. n If the AVR65 s front panel IR sensor is blocked due to cabinet doors or other obstructions an external IR sensor may be used Connect the output of the sensor to this jack Remote IR Out This connection permits the IR sensor in the receiver to serve other remote controlled devices Connect this jack to the IR IN jack on Harman Kardon or other compatible equipment Multi Connect the output of an IR sensor in a remote room to this jack to operate the AVR65 s multiroom control system Multiroom Audio Outputs Connect these jacks to the inputs of an optional audio power amplifier so that the input selected by the multi room control system will be heard in a remote room Tape Monitor In Connect these jacks to the PLAY OUT jacks of an audio recorder Tape Monitor Out Connect these jacks to the RECORD INPUT jacks of an audio recorder GORE 9 ote AVR65 120 volt Remote Control Functions 11 AVR 65 harman kardon ar Coo Care nu Gar Cv er ce Ba BI yo DISPLAY ae MENU MULTI SPKR DA A je NG LEVEL AJ NIGHT DELAY rmzzP gt IO EXIT Disc v PREV CH awe Coo em m are won a Se DWN TUNING UP ovo vna aap DWN PRESET UP Cc wos ea 0 0 O 00 o 00 0 ENTER SLEEP TVVCR HO D
72. n itis important that you check to see if the code set you have entered operates as many controls as possible If it appears that only a few functions operate check to see if another code set will work with more buttons When a button is pressed on the AVR65 remote the red light under the Device Control Selector for the product being operated should flash briefly If the Device Control Selector flashes for some but not all buttons for a particular product it does NOT indicate a problem with the remote but rather that no function is programmed for the button being pushed Macro Programming The Power button may be programmed to send out a sequence of up to eight com mands when it is pushed This enables you to tum on a number of products and to have a program source tum to a favorite channel or any other command AVR65 120 volt Rev C 10 6 98 To program a macro into the Power button follow these steps 1 Press any of the Device Control Selectors and the Mute button atthe same time until the red light under the Device Control Selector tums on 2 Press the Power button and note that the Device Control Selector will blink once 3 Enter up to eight macro steps by pressing the Device Control button and then the function button for each step you wish to enter To enter the Power On Off command during macro programming press the Mute button DO NOT press the actual Power Button 4 When the
73. n is being received with sufficient signal strength to allow for acceptable listening quality M Main Information Display This display shows messages relating to the status input source surround mode tuner volume level or other aspects of unit s operation Sleep Indicator This indicator is illuminated when the Sleep function is in use The number that appears above the indicator is the number of minutes remaining before the AVR65 will return to the Standby mode Rear Panel Connections 9 REMOTE CONTROL ar 8 Ow G FRONT FRONT 8 SURA CENTER SUB WOOFER PRE OUT AM Antenna FM Antenna Video 1 Inputs Video 1 Outputs 6 6 Channel Direct Inputs CD Inputs DVD Inputs Pre Outs Subwoofer Pre Out AM Antenna Connect the AM loop antenna supplied with the receiver to these terminals If an external AM antenna is used make connections to the AM and GND terminals in accordance with the instructions supplied with the antenna FM Antenna Connect an indoor or external FM antenna to this terminal QQ O0 RIGHT LET CENTER SPEAKERS 8 Ohms SPEAKER 8 Ohm O Front Center D Surround Unswitched AC Outlet Switched AC Outlet B Power Cable Video 2 Inputs TV Monitor Video Output Coaxial Digital Input Video 1 Inputs Connect these jacks to t
74. ns which follow the standard function icons printed on top of the buttons For some products however the function of a particular button does not followthe command printed on the remote In order to see which function a button controls consult the Function List tables printed in this manual To use those tables first check the type of device being controlled e g TV VCR Next look at the remote control diagram pictured on the following page Note that each button has a number on it AVR 65 harman kardon Co im IZ KDA A Cie 5 2 24 E 27 Cs 29 31 32 00 0 6 G a 3 4 G amp G 6 Programming the Remote 35 To find out what function a particular button has for a specific device find the button number on the Function List and then look in the column for the device you are controlling For example button number 5 isthe Test Tone button for the AVR65 but it is the Favorite button for many VCRsand Satellite receivers Button number 31 is the Preset Tune Down button for the AVR65 the Reverse Skip button for CD players and the Page Down button for some cable boxes Notes on Using the AVR65 Remote With Other Devices Manufacturers may use different code sets for the same product category For that reaso
75. ns shown here primarily detail the functions of the remote when it is used to operate the AVR65 See pages 33 36 for infor mation about alternate functions for the remote s buttons AVR Selector Press this button to use the remote control for operation of the AVR65 Note that the button will briefly turn red after it has been pressed to confirm your selection Device Control Selectors Press one of these buttons to use the remote to control the functions of another audio video device Note that the button will briefly turn red after it has been pressed to confirm your selection See pages 33 34 for information on programming the AVR65 s remote to operate these devices Power Button Press this button to turn the currently selected device on or off Remote Control Functions 12 Mute Press this button to momentarily silence the AVR65 or TV set being controlled depending on which device has been selected When the AVR65 remote is being pro grammed to operate another device this button is pressed with the Device Control Selector button to begin the programming process See page 33 for more information on programming the remote Test Press this button to begin the seguence used to calibrate the AVR655 output levels See page 20 for more information on calibrating the AVR65 Display Multiroom Button This button does not function with the AVR65 but it is available for use with other dev
76. olby Digital sources analog matrix surround encoded programs and stan dard stereo programs In all a total of seven listening modes are available on the AVR65 Selection of a surround mode is based on personal taste as well as the type of pro gram source material being used For example motion pictures or TV programs bearing the logo of one of the major sur round encoding processes such as Dolby Surround DTS Stereo or UltraStereott may be played in either the Dolby Digital Dolby Pro Logic or Movie Surround depending on the source material NOTE Once a program has been encoded with surround information it retains the surround matrix as long as the program is broadcast in stereo Thus movies with surround sound will carry Operation 25 surround information when they are broadcast via conventional TV stations cable pay TV and satellite transmission In addition a growing number of made for television programs sports broad casts radio dramas and music CDs are also recorded in surround sound You may obtain a list of these programs and discs from the Dolby Laboratories web site at wwwdolby com When a program is not listed as carrying intentional surround information you may find that Pro Logic or Dolby 3 Stereo modes often deliver enveloping surround presentations through the use of the natural information present in all stereo recordings However for stereo but non surround programs we suggest that you tr
77. on directional sound so they may be placed almost anywhere in a room Subwoofer place mentis highly influenced by room size and shape and the type of subwoofer used Follow the instructions of the sub woofer s manufacturer or experiment with the best location for a subwoofer in your listening room AVR65 120 volt Rev C 10 6 98 Center Front Speaker PN Left Front Speaker Right Front Speaker A Front Channel Speaker Installation with Direct View TV Sets or Rear Screen Projectors Optional Rear Wall Mounting B The distance between the left and right speakers should be equal to the distance from the seating position to the viewing screen You may also experiment with placing the left and right speakers slightly forward of the center speaker At least 2 feet System Setup Once the speakers have been placed in the room and connected the final step in the setup process is to enter the settings that configure the A R65 s bass management system for the type of speakers used in your system the calibration of the output levels and the delay times used by the sur round sound processor Before proceeding further this is a good time to review the installation section of the manual to make certain that all connections are properly made You are now ready to power up the AVR65 to begin these final adjustments 1 Plug the Power Cable to an unswitche
78. or a brand make note of the different choices 2 Tum on the unit you wish to program into the AVR65 remote Programming the Remote 33 3 Press and hold both the Device Control Selector for the type of product to be entered e g VCR TV and the Mute button at the same time Hold both buttons until the red light under the button stays lit Note that the next step must take place while the red light is on and it must begin within 20 seconds after the light illuminates 4 Point the AVR65 s remote towards the unit to be programmed and enter the first three digit code number using the Numeric buttons Ifthe unit tums off the correct code has been entered Press the Device Control Selector again and note that the red light will flash twice to confirm the entry before going dark 5 If the device to be programmed in does NOT tum off continue to enter the three digit code numbers until the equipment tums off At this point the correct code has been entered Press the Device Control Selector again and note that the red light will flash twice to confirm the entry before going dark 6 Try all of the functions on the remote to make certain that the product operates Keep in mind that many manufacturers use a number of dif ferent combinations of codes and it is a good idea to make certain that not only the Power control works but the volume channel and transport controls as appropriate If all func tions
79. ote that the carton and other sections of the shipping protec tion are recyclable Please respect the environment and discard those materials ata local recycling center Typographic Conventions In order to help you use this manual with the remote control front panel controls and rear panel connections certain conventions have been used EXAMPLE bold type indicates a specific remote control or front panel button or rear panel connection jack EXAMPLE OCR type indicates a message that is visible on the front panel information display EXAMPLE bold type indicates a lit indicator in the front panel information display KI number in a square indicates a specific front panel control number in an oval indicates a button or indicator on the remote numberin a circle indicates a rear panel connection FN letter in a square indicates an indicator in the front panel display harman kardon AR65 Front Panel Controls 4 EH aM vO TWO RESETS y PET A TWWWOXE ODG DOPROLOGC OOLSTAEO HALI Kang THEATER dts SURR OFF Main Power Switch Bi System Power Control EJ Power Indicator E Headphone Jack H Bass Control Treble Control Balance Control EJ Video 3 Inputs EJ T Mon Selector ID CD ki DVD Input Selector Video Input Selectors HG Preset Scan Preset Stations Selector E Tune Mode Dolby Digital Selector E Dolby Pro Logic Selector
80. peaker but no surround speakers No Surround Channels THEATER Theater Surround processing uses matrix surround decoding to simulate a standard movie or stage theater 27 3 ms HALL 1 and HALL 2 These modes are designed for use with stereo recordings They provide a sound field effect that simulates the complex combination of direct and reflected sounds that create the rich reverberant atmosphere of a medium sized concert hall Hall 1 ora larger concert hall Hall 2 Hall 1 41 6 ms Hall 2 67 4 ms STEREO This mode turns off all surround processing and presents the pure left and right channel presentation of two channel stereo programs AVR65 120 volt Rev C 10 6 98 No Surround Channels Digital Audio Playback Dolby Digital Dolby Digital also known as AC 3 isa digital audio system that delivers up to five full range surround channels left center right left surround and right surround plus a special dedicated Low Frequency Effects LFE channel This represents a major advancement over traditional analog surround in that each surround channel is fully discrete and capable of full bandwidth reproduction Dolby Digital is available on DVD and IVdiscs and isa part of the new high definition television HDTV system and digital TV DTS DTS is another digital audio system that is also capable of delivering up to five full range audio channels left front center right front right surround and
81. ress the amp buttons on the remote once so that C DELAY TIME appearsin the Main Information Display J or in the on screen display AVR65 120 volt Rev 0 10 6 98 11 Press the Set button m 12 Press the a v buttons on the remote until the desired delay time for the center channel appears in the display 13 Press the Set button Hi to enter the setting into the AVR65 s memory Congratulations You have now completed the setup adjustment and calibration of the AVR65 You are now ready to enjoy the finestin music and home theater listening Basic Operation Onceyou have completed the setup and configuration of your newreceiver it is simple to operate and enjoy The follow ing instructions will provide the steps needed to enjoy the AVR65 When using the AVR65 for the first time it is necessary to press the Main Power button E on the front panel to tum the unit on This places the unit in a standby mode as indicated by the amber color of the Power Indicator EJ Once the unit is in standby you may begin a listening session by pressing the System Power Control Pl on the front panel or the Power button on the remote Note that the Power Indicator El will tum green This will tum the unit on and retum it to the input source that was last used The unit may also be tumed on from standby by pressing any of the Source Selector buttons on the remote or front pand OO To tum the unit off at the
82. s To resynchronize the front and surround channels follow these steps 1 Measure the distance from the listening viewing position to the front speakers 2 Measure the distance from the listening viewing position to the surround speakers 3 Subtract the distance to the surround speakers from the distance to the front speakers a When setting the delay time for the Dolby Digital and DTS surround modes the optimal delay time is the resulting figure For example if the front speakers are ten feet away and the surround speakers are five feet away the optimal delay time is figured as 10 5 5 Thus in this example the delay should be set at five milliseconds System Configuration b When setting the delay time for the Pro Logic mode take the result of the subtraction and add 15 to obtain the optimal delay time For example if the front speakers are ten feet away and the surround speakers are five feet away the optimal delay time is figured as 10 5 15 20 Thus in this example the delay should be set at twenty milliseconds The Dolby Digital and DTS modes also provides a separate setting for the center channel delay mode since the discrete nature of Dolby Digital signals makesthe location of the center channel speaker more critical To calculate the delay for the center channel measure the distance from the preferred listening position in the center of the room to both the center channel speaker and either
83. s about multiroom wiring consult your dealer custom installer or a licensed contractor or electrician Multiroom Setup Once the audio and IR link connections have been made the AVR65 needs to be configured for multiroom operation using the following steps When making these selections you may use the front panel Information Display or use the On Screen Display system Either the semi OSD system may be used in which case the choices will appear asa single line display at the bottom of the screen or as a full screen display When the full OSD display system is in use the complete list of choices will appear on the screen To activate the semi OSD press the OSD button once To activate the full OSD press the OSD button three times this will tum the semi OSD on and then off The full OSD will appear on the third button press Once you have determined which if any OSD system to use setup and operation of the multiroom system is simple 1 Press the Multi button to initiate the multiroom system If the semi OSD system is engaged a message will appear at the bottom of the screen If the full OSD system is engaged the complete multiroom menu Figure 9 will be shown on the video display Press the Set button within five seconds to enter the multiroom menus PMULTI ROOM MULTI INPUT MULTI LEVEL Figure 9 2 Press the a or v buttons to tum the multiroom system on or off as indicated by th
84. s do not solve the problem consult an authorized Harman Kardon service depot The AVR6 gt is fully equipped to operate as the control center for a sophisticated multiroom operation with optional remote IR sensors speakers and power amplifiers Although some multiroom installations will require the services of a specially trained installer it is possible for the average do it yourself hobbyist to install a simple remote room system For additional information on using the AVR65 in multiroom installations we suggest that you contact your dealer or custom installer Installation The key to remote room operation is to link the remote room to the AVR65 s location with wire for an infrared receiver and speakers or an amplifier R Link Theremote room IR receiver should be connected to the AVR65 via standard coaxial cable Plug the IR connection cable into the Multi jack on the AVR65 s rear panel If other Harman Kardon compatible source equipment is part of the main room installation the Remote IR Out jack on the rear panel should be connected to IR INjack on the CD player or cassette deck This will enable the remote room location to control source equipment functions as well as the remote room input and volume Multiroom Operation 31 NOTE All remotely controlled compo nents 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 Audio Link
85. ss this button to select stations that have been entered into the preset memory See page 29 for more information on tuner programming E Tune Mode Press this button to select the stereo or mono mode for FM tuning In the STEREO mode a Stereo indicator will illuminate in the information display and stereo reception will be provided when sta tions are transmitting stereo signals In the MONO mode the left and right signals from stereo broadcasts will be mixed together and reproduced through all channels Select MONO for better reception of weak signals E Dolby Digital Selector Press this button to select the Dolby Digital surround mode when listening to a program that carries the Dolby Digital information See pages 28 28 for more information on surround modes and digital audio Fi Dolby Pro Logic Selector Press this button to select the Dolby Pro Logic surround mode when listening to an analog program that is encoded with surround sound information See page 25 for more information on surround modes Ai Dolby 3 Stereo Selector Press this button to select the Dolby 3 Stereo listening mode This mode is used primarily when a program has surround information when a center channel speaker but no surround speakers is installed See page 25 for more information on surround modes Front Panel Controls 6 FA Analog Surround Mode Selectors Press one of these buttons to select the analog sur round mod
86. stations press the Tuning button 4 When the AUTO indicator a isilluminated each press will cause the tuner to search for the next highest or lowest frequency station that has an acceptable signal When tuning FM sta tions in the Auto mode the tuner will only select Stereo stations To tune to the next station press the button again If the MONO indicator Fg is illuminated tap the Tuning button H to advance one frequency increment at a time or press and hold it to locate a spe cific station When the TUNED indicator illuminates the station is properly tuned and should be heard with clarity 5 Stations may also be tuned directly by pressing the Direct button and then pressing the Numeric Keys D that correspond to the station s frequency The desired station will automatically be tuned Operation 29 NOTE When the FM reception of a station is weak audio quality will be increased by switching to Mono mode by pressing the Tune Mode button E D until the STEREO indicator goes out Preset Tuning Up to 30 stations may be stored in the AVR65 s memory for easy recall using the front panel controls or the remote To enter a station to the memory first tune the station using the steps outlined above Then 1 Press the Memory button on the remote Note that MEMORY indicator J will illuminate and flash in the Information Display 2 Within five seconds press the Numeric Keys correspon
87. t of the code One blink is the number 1 two blinks is the number 2 and so forth Ten blinks are used to indicate a 0 Example One blink followed by a one second pause followed by six blinks fol lowed by a one second pause followed by ten blinks indicates that the code has been set to 160 For future reference enter the Setup Codes for the equipment in your system here D TAPE AUK SAT TV VCR CBL Programmed Device Functions Once the AVR65 s remote has been pro grammed for the codes of other devices press the appropriate Device Control Selector to change the remote from control over the AVR65 to the additional product When you press any of the Device Control Selectors it will briefly flash in red to indicate that you have changed the device being controlled AVR65 120 volt Rev 0 10 6 98 When operating a device other than the AVR65 the controls may not correspond exactly to the function printed on the remote or button Some commands such asthe volume control are the same as with the AVR65 Other buttons will change their function so that they corre spond to a secondary label on the remote For example the Sleep and Surround Mode selector buttons also function as the Channel Up and Channel Down buttons when operating most TV sets VCRs or cable boxes The Channel Up Down indi cation is printed directly on the remote The same is true for standard CD player cassette deck VCR and DVD functio
88. tances a fan may be required m Do not place the unit directly on a carpeted surface m Avoid installation in extremely hot or cold locations or an area that is exposed to direct sunlight or heating equipment m Avoid moist or humid locations m Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on the top of the unit or place objects directly over them CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance WARNING To REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT ATTENTION POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES INRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU AU FOND AVR65 120 volt Rev C 10 6 98 Cleaning When the unit gets dirty wipe it with a
89. this button to select the device connected to the CD Input jacks as the listening source fl DVD Input Selector Press this button to select the device connect ed to the DVD Input jacks as the listening and viewing source AVR65 120 volt Rev 0 10 6 98 Video Input Selectors Press one of these buttons to select a source connected to the rear panel Audio Video inputs or the front panel Video 3 input EJ E 6 Channel Direct Selector Press this button to select the output of an optional external 6 channel decoder connected to the 6 Ch Direct inputs as the listening source IZ AM FM Press this button to select the tuner as the AVR65 s input source When it is first pressed the last station tuned will be heard Press it again to change between AM and FM bands Tuning Button Press the left side of the button to tune lower frequency stations and the right side of the button to tune higher frequency stations When a station with a strong signal is reached the TUNED indicator will illuminate in the Information Display ER Preset Scan Press this button to automatically scan through the stations that have been programmed in the AVR65 s memory The tuner will play five seconds of each station before moving to the next preset station To stop the scan when the desired station is heard press the button again See page 29 for more information on the tuner memory system Preset Stations Selector Pre
90. tive and red ones for positive some manufacturers may vary from this configuration To assure proper phase and optimal performance consult the identification plate on your speaker or the speaker s manual to verify polarity If you do not knowthe polarity of your speaker ask your dealer for advice before proceeding or consult the speaker s manufacturer 7 Connections to a subwoofer are made via a line level audio connection from the Subwoofer Output to theline level input of a subwoofer with a built in amplifier If a passive subwoofer is used the connection first goes to a power amplifier which will be connected to one or more subwoofer speakers Video Equipment Connections Video equipment is connected in a fashion similar to audio components Again the use of high quality interconnect cables is recommended to preserve signal quality 1 Connect a VCR s audio and video Play Out jacks to the Video 1 In jacks on the rear panel The audio and Record In jacks on the VCR should be connected to the Video 1 Out jacks on the AVR65 2 Connect the audio and video outputs of a satellite receiver cable TV converter or television set or any other video source to the Video 2 In jacks 3 Connect the audio and video outputs of a DVD or laser disc player to the DvD jacks 4 Connect the TV Monitor Out jacks on the receiver to the video input of your television monitor or video projector 15 NOTE The AVR65 wi
91. tracks available on laser discs Connect the RF output of the LD player to the demodula tor and then connect the digital output of the demodulator to the the Coaxial or Optical inputs of the AVR65 No demodulator is required for use with DTS encoded laser discs In order to provide a backup signal and a source for recording the analog outputs provided on digital source equipment should also be con nected to their appropriate inputs on the AVR65 rear panel e g connect the analog stereo audio output from a DVD to the DVD inputs on the rear panel when you connect the digital outputs When playing back a digital source first select the input using the remote or front panel controls as outlined above Next select the digital source by pressing the appropriate Digital Input button Py and then using the a V buttons on the remote or the Selector buttons KA on the front panel to choose either COAXIAL or OPTICAL asit appears in the Main Information Display JJ or on screen display Press the Set button E to enter the desired choice When the digital source is playing the AVR65 will automatically AVR65 120 volt Rev C 10 6 98 detect if it is a multichannel Dolby Digital or DTS source or a conventional PCM signal which is the standard output from CD players An indicator will light in the Information Display to confirm the digi tal signal isAC 3 S or PCM andif the source is OPTICAL H or COAX g When a
92. ttom of a video screen when the on screen display is in use Figure 4 S DELAY TIME Figure 4 3 Press the Set button Fa 4 Adjust the delay time by pressing the 4 V buttons on the remote or the Selector buttonsgq on the front panel until the delay time figure cal culated using the formula entered above appears in the display 5 If no adjustment is needed for the center channel delay press the Set button to enter the setting into the AVR65 s memory If the calculations outlined above for the center channel delay require an adjustment proceed with the following steps 6 Select a digital input by pressing the Digital button HJ Press the a buttons on the remote or the Selector buttonsky on the front panel until either 0 A X or OPTICAL appear in the Main Information Display J orin the on screen display Note that for this adjustment either input may be selected System Configuration 7 Press the Set button Fa 8 Select the Dolby Digital mode either by pressing the front panel Dolby Digital Selector E or by pressing the Surround Mode Selector on the remote and then pressing the A Y buttons on the remote until DOLBY AC 3 appearsin the Main Information Display 1 or in the on screen display Ignore any NO DATA message that may appear 9 Press the Delay button Bg on the remote or front panel The words S DELAY TIME appearsin the Main Information Display 1 10 P
93. utput signal When the AVR65 remote is being pro grammed to operate other devices this button is pressed to begina readout of a programmed code See page 33 for more information Source Selectors Press these buttons to select an input source for the AVR65 The AM FM button is also used to switch between frequency bands when the tuner is in use NOTE Pressing one of these buttons selects the source only In order to control the actual source machine using the remote you must press the Device Control Selector button for the desired product Numeric Keys These buttons serve as a ten button numeric key pad to enter tuner preset positions They are also to be used to select channel numbers when TV has been selected on the remote or to select track numbers on a CD DVD or LD player depending on how the remote has been programmed Direct Enter Press this button to select a radio station by entering its frequency using the Numeric Keys See page 29 for more information Memory Button Press this button to enter a radio station into the AVR65 s preset memory After pressing the button the MEMORY indicator GJ will flash and you then have five seconds to enter a present memory location using the Numeric Keys See page 29 for more information NOTE Although the word Sleep appears above this button it refers to control of devices other than the AVR65 Use the Sleep button to control the
94. y the Hall 1 Hall 2 or Theater modes Surround modes are selected using either the front panel controls or the remote To select a surround mode from the front panel simply press the button that corre sponds to the desired mode iE pil EA To select a surround mode using the AVR65 120 volt Rev 0 10 6 98 remote press the Surround Mode Selector D and then press the a v buttons to change the mode As you press the buttons the surround mode name will appear in the Main Information Display J and an individulal mode indicator will also light up D A M Note that the Dolby Digital or DTS modes may only be selected when a Dolby Digital source is playing For more information on digital sources see the following section of thismanual To listen to a program in traditional two channel stereo using the front left and front right speakers only plus the sub woofer if installed and configured press the Surround Off button pg on the front panel or follow the instructions shown above for using the remote until SURR OFF appearsin the Main Information Display J When the AVR65 s surround circuits are turned off and itis in the Stereo mode the BYPASS indicator E will illuminate in the Information Display FE Operation 26 Surround Mode Chart MODE DOLBY DIGITAL FEATURES This mode is available only when the source material is encoded with Dolby Digital AC 3 data It provides up to five separate main
95. z 50 Mod 0 8 10kHz 30dB NTSC 1Vp p 75 ohms 1Vp p 75 ohms 10Hz 8MHz 3dB AC 120W 60Hz 78W idle 402W maximum 2 channels driven 17 3 inches 440mm 6 5 inches 165mm 17 1 inches 435mm 32 Ibs 14 5 kg Depth measurement includes knobs buttons and terminal connections Height measurement includes feet and chassis Al features and specifications are subject to change without notice Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic AC 3 and the Double D symbol are g lemarks of Dolby Laboratories Confidential Unpublished Works 1992 1998 Dolby Laboratories Inc All rights reserved t DTS and DTS Surround are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems TU traStereo is a trademark of UltraStereo Corp Notes 48 AVR65 120 volt Rev 0 10 6 98 harman kardon MAR 65 Phones Te Printed in China Part 1111 AVR650M 6311 005 010 AVR65 120 volt Rev C 10 6 98 Harman Kardon ARO Audio Video Receiver Speaker Multi Room Dig Select Delay Treble 8 Balance VIDEO3 Video L Audio Owner s Manual harman kardon AVR65 120 volt Rev C 10 6 98 Owners Manual AVR65 Audio Video Receiver Table of Contents INWOGUCHON ies a bossa deer AGA kai 1 Safety Information 2 3 Unpacking and Installation 3 Front Panel Controls 46 Front Pan

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