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Harman Kardon AVR5 User's Manual

1. 150 104 147 107 Programming the Remote Setup Code Tables TV Continued Manufacturer Brand JENSEN wc KEC KENWOOD KLOSS KMC KIV LODGENET LOGIK LUXMAN LXI MAGNIVOX MARANIZ MATSUI MEMOREX METZ MGA MINERVA MITSUBISHI NAD NEC NIKEI ONKING ONWA OPTONICA PANASONIC PHILCO PHILIPS PIONEER PORTLAND PROSCAN PROTON QUASAR RADIO SHACK RCA Setup Code Number 017 036 043 006 007 124 006 066 066 009 011 006 006 134 011 079 006 079 006 019 006 043 043 043 023 036 006 006 006 009 125 057 036 023 006 038 076 126 058 043 124 147 019 008 071 051 009 134 074 058 066 100 009 031 M 009 029 011 028 031 020 023 074 055 008 008 022 124 073 009 009 027 081 028 038 029 100 055 043 009 115 081 046 027 124 100 028 132 059 048 040 028 134 043 058 030 153 111 055 32 134 060 071 042 040 055 064 100 124 068 151 062 100 093 055 058 082 144 125 063 100 114 059 124 132 111 108 116 062 132 146 124 145 118 063 134 149 132 111 150 134 124 134 Programming the Remote 33 Setup Code Tables TV Continued Manufacturer Brand TELEFUNKEN TELERENT TERA TMK TOSHIBA TOTEVISION UNIVERSAL VIDEO CONCEPTS VIDTECH WARDS YAMAHA YORK YUPITERU ZENITH ZONDA Setup Code Number 011 023 043 M 135
2. 9 test tone appears The test tone will automatically switch to the next chan nel after three seconds See page 16 for more information on using the test tone to set the output levels PR 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 PE Mute Press this button to momentarily silence the speaker output of the AVR5 PA Volume Control Turn the knob clockwise to increase volume counterclockwise to decrease the volume PA Set Button This button has two functions If this button is pressed while in normal operation the Information Display KM will show the Surround mode for three seconds This button is also used to enter an output level setting when using the Test Tone and Selector Buttons i See pages 15 17 for more information on setting output levels Ba Delay Press this button to enter delay time settings See page 17 for more information on delay times Channel Select Press this button during normal operation or during the Test Tone operation to begin the process that adjusts the output levels NOTE Be sure to select the Dolby Pro Logic surround mode before cal ibration so that all five channels will be adjusted See page 16 for more information on setting output levels E Center Speaker Select Button Press this button to select the center channel speaker When i
3. Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR5 has been designed 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 haz ard and may damage the unit Ifyou have any guestions about the volt age reguirements 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 rugs 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 or staple accidentally falls inside the unit disconnect it from the AC power source immediately and consult an authorized
4. consult an authorized Harman Kardon service depot The AVR5 is equipped with a powerful remote control that will control not only the receiver s functions but many popu lar brands of video equipment including TVsets VCRs and DVD players Once the AVRS s remote is programmed with the codes for the products you own it is pos sible to eliminate most other remotes and replace them with the convenience of a single universal remote control Programming the Remote 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 for a brand make note of the different choices 2 Tum on the component you wish to program into the AVR5 remote 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 LED Indicator lights to a red color 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 AVR5 s remote towards the unit to be programmed and enter the first three digit code number using the Programming the Remote 26 Numeric buttons py If the unit turns off the correct
5. area make certain that there is suffi cient air movement within the cabinet Under some circumstances 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 FO
6. iB Preset Scan f Preset Stations Selector FM Mode KE Dolby Pro Logic Selector KE Dolby 3 Stereo Selector E Analog Surround Mode Selectors El Test Tone PA Surround Off Hh A wl EZ Mute EX Volume Control EA Set Button B Delay Channel Select E Center Speaker Select Button E Selector Buttons BY Information Display Remote Sensor Window El Main Power Switch Press this button to apply power to the AVR5 When the switch is pressed in the unit is placed in a Standby mode as indicated by the amber LED E surrounding the System Power Control Pl 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 pressed 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 Eli is ON press this button to turn on the AVR5 press it again to turn the unit off Note that the Power Indicator surrounding the switch E will turn green when the unit is on E 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 unit is in operation the indicator will turn green A red indi cator means that the unit is in the Protect mode and should be turned off and then checked for a possible
7. itis actually placing the system in a standby mode as indicated by the amber color of the Power Indicator EJ 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 El Operation 21 To dim the brightness of the front panel display press the Dimmer button on the remote The first press will dim the lights to half normal A second press will tum the display completely off Press the Dimmer button 4 again to restore the display to normal brightness Source Selection To select a source at any time press any of the Source Selector buttons on the remote or front panel iH E The front panel Video 3 Inputs Ti 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 EA and Treble El controls to suit your listening tastes Adjust the volume to a comfortable level using the front panel Volume Control FZ or remote Master Volume Up Down buttons To temporarily silence all speaker outputs press the Mute button ER This will cut the output to all speakers but it will not eff
8. service station Safety Information 5 CATV or Antenna Grounding Ifan outside antenna or 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 NEFPA 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
9. the AVR5 Installation and Connections NOTE While most speaker manufacturers adhere to an industry convention of using black terminals for negative 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 know the polarity of your speaker ask your dealer for advice before proceeding or consult the speaker s manufacturer 6 Connections to a subwoofer are made via a line level audio connection from the Subwoofer Output to the line level input of a subwoofer with a built in amplifier Ifa 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 Out jacks on the VCR should be connected to the Video 1 Out jacks on the ARS 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 6 3 Connect the audio and video outputs of a DVD or laser disc player to the DVD jack
10. 081 053 051 057 091 036 118 058 070 059 092 096 097 098 037 038 04 081 105 121 13 081 109 114 122 104 106 113 Programming the Remote Setup Code Tables VCR Continued Manufacturer Brand OPTONICA PANASONIC PENTAX PHILCO PHILIPS PILOT PIONEER PORTLAND SHINTOM SONY SOUNDESIGN STS SYDVANIA SYMPHONIC TANDY ATATUNG TEAC TECHNICS VIDEO CONCEPTS VIDEOSONIC WARDS YAMAHA ZENITH Setup Code Number 051 002 064 068 016 022 032 04 032 04 081 016 088 070 006 034 016 007 056 119 017 033 024 007 020 007 032 026 007 035 016 032 035 014 039 035 032 072 032 035 035 080 034 065 052 023 046 017 073 034 014 116 060 017 022 012 040 042 011 038 012 052 082 046 014 092 013 120 084 110 017 104 014 013 032 050 034 035 057 035 042 039 042 032 034 085 016 081 041 045 035 044 016 035 046 020 039 054 026 056 108 061 065 061 032 085 109 106 016 054 065 081 35 116 069 087 034 087 017 055 081 089 035 089 022 056 057 079 092 115 040 092 032 074 106 116 051 093 041 075 032 034 035 040 051 070 077 081 118 052 095 071 076 052 081 099 078 120 106 100 103 081 Programming the Remote 36 Setup Code Tables DVD Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number
11. Connect the analog output of a CD player to the CD inputs 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 the AVR5 15 3 Assemble the AM Loop Antenna sup plied with the unit as shown below Connect it to the AM and GND screw terminals 4 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 or a connection from a cable TV system 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 5 Connect the front center and surround speaker outputs 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 be influenced by the distance between your speakers and this receiver the type of speakers you use personal preferences and other factors Your dealer or instal
12. Power On When the AVR5 is in the Standby mode as indicated by the Power Indicator EJ glowing green press this button to turn the AVR5 on 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 23 25 for information on programming the AVR5 s remote to operate these devices Remote Control Functions 13 AVR Selector Press this button to use the remote control for operation of the AVR5 Note that the button will briefly turn red after it has been pressed to confirm your selection Source Selectors Press these buttons to select an input source for the AVR5 The AM FM button is also used to switch between freguency 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 6 Channel Direct Press this but ton to use the output of an optional external digital decoder as the AVR5 s input source Disc Skip These buttons do not have any functions when controlling the AVR5 but they operate the Disc Skip functions of compatible Harman Kardon compact disc changers The Disc Skip Up button will also function as the Open Close button for certain DVD and LD
13. eguipment when the remote is properly programmed to control them Sleep Button Press this button to place the unit in the Sleep mode After the time shown in the display the AVR5 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 min min min min min 40 5 30 20 _ 10 OFF min min min min Dimmer Press this button once to reduce the brightness of the front panel display to half the normal intensity Press it again to turn the front panel display completely off When the display is completely off press the button to return to normal brightness Surround Channel Selectors Press these buttons to check or change the current Surround mode When either one of these two buttons is first pressed the Information Display fi will show the current Surround mode Press either button again to change the current Surround mode by scrolling the list of available modes as they appear in the Information Display Ef When the remote is being used to control a VCR or TV set these but tons are used to change channels These buttons are also used when the remote is being programmed to find the correct codes via the Search mode See page 23 for more information on programming the remote Clear Button This button is used to clear preset memory information for the AVR5 s tuner See pages 21 22 for mo
14. indicator lights 2 Press the Center button PF on the front panel or the Center button on the remote 3 Press the Center button ZE on the front panel or the Center button on the remote until the desired center channel speaker type appears in the Information Display ETi using the definitions for Large and Small that appear above If no center channel speaker is installed press the button until the display reads NONE as shown in the Information Display NOTE The AVR5 s subwoofer output is always active regardless of the center channel configuration setting 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 digital ready receiver such as the AVR5 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 ofthe surround channels While some assume that sound should always be coming from each speaker most of the time there will be little 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 effect 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 Artifi
15. 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 If the system still does not respond it may be necessary to perform a complete reset To reset the system first turn the AVR5 off by pressing the Main Power Switch E and then releasing it so that it extends out beyond the front panel and the word OFF is visible in red lettering at the top of the switch Next press and hold the T Mon and CD Input Selector buttons EE on the front panel ONLY While holding these buttons in press the Main Power Switch Ein until it latches so that the button is flush with the front panel The Information Display will briefly show the word RESET and then return to normal operation Note that when the system is reset in this fashion all tuner presets and other con figuration information such as center channel speaker type and output levels will be lost and must be re entered Ifthe 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 steps do not solve the problem
16. speaker wire short circuit E Headphone Jack This jack may be used to listen to the AVR5 s out put through a pair of headphones Be certain that the headphones have a standard 4 stereo phone plug Front Panel Controls 8 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 E Speakers ON Button This button turns the speakers on for normal listening 3 Speakers OFF Button This but ton turns the speakers off for private listening when the headphones are in use EJ Treble Control Turn this control to modify the high freguency output of the left right channels by as much as 10dB Set this control to a suitable position for your taste and room acoustics E 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 I Video 3 Inputs These audio video inputs may be used for temporary 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 fi Input Selectors Press one of these buttons to select or change the input source If the unit is in the Standby mode pressing one of these buttons will als
17. stop when all 30 preset memory spaces have been filled or when three scans through the band have been completed Center Use this button to config ure the AVR5 for the type of center channel speaker being used See page 15 for more information d Secondary Control Cover This sliding cover normally is in the up position so that it hides the sec ondary controls To access these controls place your thumb on the small recessed area at the top cen ter of the control and gently press the cover down and towards you LNA lt gt Buttons These buttons are used to change settings during the level output adjustments with either the test tone or an external audio source See page 16 for information on output level adjust ment with the test tone or page 22 for level trim adjustment with an external source Set Button This button has two functions If this button is pressed while in normal operation the Information Display KM will show the Surround mode for three seconds This button is also used to enter an output level setting when using the Test Tone and Selector buttons EX PE See pages 15 17 for more information on setting output levels Channel Button Use this button to adjust the AVR5 s output levels using an external audio source rather than the internal test signal generator Each press of the button will select a channel for adjustment To trim the output level use the lt P gt buttons EY
18. the Pro Logic mode using the Pro Logic Selector IE on the front panel or the Surround Channel buttons 8 on the remote Next set the reference volume for the front left right channels using the Volume Control EZ If you wish to vary the difference between the left and right channels use the Balance Control E Operation 25 Once the reference level has been set press the Channel Select button and note that F LT O will appear in the Information Display Eri To change the level first press the Set but ton P EA within five seconds and then use the Selector buttons BE or the lt gt buttons EWY 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 PE IS and then press the Channel Select button to select the next output channel location that you wish to adjust To adjust the sub woofer level press the Channel Select button until SUBW appears in the Information Display ET Repeat the procedure as needed until all channels requiring adjustment have been set When all adjustments have been made the AVR5 will return to nor mal operation when no adjustments are made for five seconds Memory Backup This product is equipped with a memory backup system that preserves tuner pre sets and system configuration informa tion if the unit is accidentally unplugged or subject to a power outage Processor Reset In the
19. 001 tri 003 004 5 3 04 A Q 024 025 032 018 031 021 Programming the Remote 37 Setup Code Tables LD Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number CARVER 101 102 105 DISCO VISION 108 MAGNAVOX 101 107 109 MITSUBISHI 110 NEC 111 PHILIPS 102 112 105 114 115 116 109 Troubleshooting Guide This unit is designed for trouble free operation Most problems users encounter are due to operating errors So if you have a problem first check this list for a possible solution If the problem persists consult your authorized Harman Kardon Service Center If the problem is Make sure that the No lights illuminate when POWER button is pressed Unit is plugged into a live outlet Main power switch is pressed in No sound is heard Unit has not been muted Correct input function selector button has been pressed Volume is tumed up Dolby Surround does not work on center and rear channels Correct surround mode is selected Center and or rear speakers are selected Rear and center levels are turned up You are using a surround encoded source Selecting a Video source produces sound but no picture Monitor output is connected to the video input on TV The TV picture does not match the sound Video sources are properly connected to receiver ideo Antenna Switch on TVis set to Video No output from one or more channels Cable
20. 136 006 057 100 049 080 085 089 097 100 111 117 120 124 011 024 025 085 039 052 056 075 151 031 043 047 100 124 009 011 019 081 033 056 075 085 100 124 009 018 023 026 031 032 074 124 137 079 066 041 064 072 110 122 127 008 031 043 100 096 009 043 007 006 008 009 058 059 062 063 100 111 123 074 055 061 077 009 006 007 008 009 028 031 034 043 066 071 037 045 07 8 143 066 138 009 100 011 019 033 M0 050 061 085 121 124 012 013 145 009 100 009 012 013 023 031 059 060 062 063 066 006 009 100 043 066 067 083 087 148 096 132 132 132 085 068 134 087 124 100 124 134 Programming the Remote Setup Code Tables VCR Manufacturer Brand AWA AKAI AMPRO ANAM AUDIO DYNAMICS BROKSONIC CANON CAPEHART MITSUBISHI MULTITECH NEC NORMENDE Setup Code Number 035 019 070 032 015 036 029 088 007 032 009 088 015 035 057 010 007 035 032 107 015 015 008 032 032 015 042 015 017 035 016 040 032 015 081 028 032 007 043 016 016 026 015 042 042 044 102 034 083 039 104 034 042 110 014 062 039 042 027 013 028 014 061 070 022 081 042 061 018 034 034 042 042 046 035 081 035 034 065 065 017 057 032 043 039 M 103 063 030 087 086 112 040 046 066 067 034 047 046 34 117 088 032 089 094 121 064 048 035 049 090 035 115 101
21. D Indicator will briefly flash in red to indicate that you have changed the device being controlled When operating a device other than the AVR the controls may not correspond exactly to the function printed on the remote or button Some commands such as the volume control are the same as with the AVR5 Other buttons will change their function so that they correspond to a secondary label on the remote For example the Surround Mode selector buttons also function as the Channel Up and Channel Down buttons when operat ing most TVsets or VCRs The Channel Up Down indication is printed directly on the remote The same is true for standard VCR and DVD functions which follow the standard function icons printed on top of the buttons For some products however the function of a particular button does not follow the command printed on the remote In order to see which function a button con trols 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 O BOOOOOGOO Ue FE Ge AVR 5 RC harman kardon 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 con
22. Down 15 Clear 16 Numeric Keys CO OO NIO oe Ww DF 17 Memory 18 Delay 19 Test Tone 20 21 Set 22 lt 23 Auto Preset 24 Channel 25 Center 26 Sleep 27 Disc Skip Down 28 Disc Skip Up 29 Video 2 Select 30 Video 1 Select 31 DVD Select Programming the Remote DVD Power On Off Skip lt lt Skip gt gt Search lt lt Search gt gt No Function Play Forward Pause Stop Volume Up Volume Down AVR5 Mute AVR Volume Up AVR5 Volume Down Clear Numeric Keys Enter Dow No Function Right Select Left Menu Retum Up No Function No Function Open Close AVR5 Video 2 Select AVR5 Video 1 Select AVR5 DVD Select VCR Power On Off No Function No Function Rewind Fast Forward No Function Play Forward Record Stop Volume Up Volume Down AVR5 Mute AVR Volume Up AVR5 Volume Down No Function Numeric Keys No Function No Function No Function No Function No Function No Function No Function No Function No Function No Function No Function No Function AVR5 Video 2 Select AVR5 Video 1 Select AVR5 DVD Select TV Power On Off No Function No Function No Function No Function No Function No Function No Function No Function Volume Up Volume Down AVR5 Mute AVR5 Volume Up AVR5 Volume Down No Function Numeric Keys Enter Down Display Right Select Left Menu Previous Channel Up Sleep No Functi
23. Harman Kardon AR Audio Video Receiver Volume Center Channel Delay h TUNING a PRESET SCAN h PRESET a FM MODE DOIPRO LOGIC DKI3 STEREO HALL 1 HALL 2 THEATER TEST TONE __SURR OFF Bass Treble Balance Min Max Min Max L R Owner s Manual harman kardon harman kardon 250 Crossways Park Drive Woodbury NY 11797 H A Harman International Company 1998 Harman Kardon Incorporated Owner s Manual AVR5 Audio Video Receiver Table of Contents IAOU O aa ona nn yn 1 Safety Information cece eee e esate ees 2 3 Front Panel Controls cceeceee eee e eee nes 4 6 Rear Panel ConnectioNS ccccceeeeeeeeeeees 7 8 Remote Control Functions a 9 11 Installation and Connections 12 13 System Configuration esses eens ee eens 14 17 Dae saa NDE DR Ka a aaa a A ak 18 22 Source Selection a 18 Surround Mode Selection 19 20 Surround Mode Chart n auaa 19 6 Channel Direct Operation 20 External Amplifier Connection 20 Tuner Operation 20 21 Tape REAN sis asas aana ang b daana aana 21 22 Output Level Trim Adjustment 22 Programming the Remote aaa 23 34 Direct Code ENUWy c0cceeeeeeeeeeeeeens 23 Auto Search Method a nn 23 Code Readout 000000000 24 Programmed Device Functions 24 25 Funcion USt sas san ba aaa a aa a ea NK 26 27
24. IC o PHONO TeMON 0 DVD VDI VD2 VD3 6CH AM FM Power Phones Speakers 0O Part 1111 AVR50M YIAR 12000 ZZA
25. ND Cleaning When the unit gets dirty wipe it with a 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 eguipment 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 me
26. ORNIA AM N WOOFER CENTER an ES 8 PATON 009 00 02 IH ni TE y z p D D D O SWITCHED 100W MAX 0000 o W D 0 00 Oe D U SERIAL NO ooy OO ETE oT bo o 75 maa PETE 0 8 60 OQ Remote IR In Remote IR Out Subwoofer Pre Out Pre Outs DVD Inputs CD Inputs Tape Monitor Out Remote IR In If the AVR5 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 eguipment Tape Monitor In Phono Inputs Phono Ground TV Monitor Video Output D Speaker Terminals Switched AC Outlets Power Cable 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 Pre Outs If external power amplifiers are used for any channels connect them to these jacks DVD Inputs Connect the analog audio outputs and composite video output of a DVD or LV player to these jacks Video 2 Inputs Video 1 Inputs Video Outputs 1 6 Channel Direct Inputs AM Antenna FM Antenna CD Inputs Connect these jack
27. See page 22 for more information DPI Test Tone Press this button to start the procedure for adjusting the AVR5 s output levels See page 16 for more information 33 Delay Press this button to change the AVR5 s delay settings To change the settings first make certain that the Pro Logic mode has been selected Then each press of the button will change the delay setting in the following order gt 15ms 5 20ms 30ms gt See page 17 for more information on delay settings id Memory Press this button to open a memory position that stores a preset location for the AVR5 s tuner See page 21 for more information on tuner presets 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
28. Setup Code Tables TV a 28 30 Setup Code Tables VCR ee ees 31 32 Setup Code Tables DVD cece ence ees 33 Setup Code Tables LD zd kar 34 Troubleshooting Guide a 35 Technical Specifications 0 cc NANA Ng ee ees 36 Congratulations With the purchase ofthe Harman Kardon AVR5 you are about to begin many years of listening enjoyment The AVR5 has been custom designed to provide all the excitement and detail of movie sound tracks and every subtle nuance of musical selections While complex systems are hard at work within the AVR5 to make all of this hap pen hookup and operation are simple Color keyed connections and a compre hensive programmable remote control make the AVR5 easy to use To obtain maximum enjoyment from your new receiver we urge you to take a few minutes to read through this manual This will ensure that connections to speakers source playback units and other extemal devices are made properly In addition a few minutes spent learning the functions of the various controls will enable you to take advantage of all the power the AVR5 is able to deliver Introduction 4 Ifyou have any questions about this product its installation or operation please contact your dealer They are your best local source of information Description and Features The AVR5 is a full featured A V receiver incorporating a wide variety of listening options In a
29. act the distance to the surround speakers from the distance to the front speakers a When setting the delay time for the Dolby Digital surround mode 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 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 To set the delay times follow these steps 1 Put the AVR5 in the Dolby Pro Logic mode by pressing the Dolby Pro Logic Selector KE on the front panel or by pressing the Surround Mode Selector on the remote until PRO LOGIC appears in the Information Display EI and the PRO LOGIC indicator lights 2 Press the Delay button 73 Ay on the remote or front panel The word DELAY 20 will appear in the Information Display kf 3 Adjust the delay time by pressing the Delay button E3 2G on the remote or front panel until the delay time fig ure closest to the number calculated using the formula entered above appears in the display 4 Once the desired setting appears d
30. ance information that the AVR5 can process to create rear channel informa tion Depending on the specific program the Pro Logic mode may often provide a pleasing sound presentation from stereo programs broadcast Through a process known as Selector 8 on the remote Surround Mode Chart MODE FEATURES DELAY TIME RANGE DOLBY PROLOGIC Dolby Pro Logic is the standard mode for analog surround sound decoding Ituses 15 ms 30 ms information encoded in a two channel stereo recording to produce four distinct Initial Setting 20 ms channels Left Center Right and Surround Use this mode for accurate reproduction of programs bearing the Dolby Surround DTS Stereo UltraStereot 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 DOLBY 3 STEREO Dolby 3 Stereo uses the information contained in a surround encoded or two channel No Surround Channels stereo program to create center channel information In addition the information that isnormally 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 speaker but no surround speakers THEATER Theater Surround p
31. asures Safety Information 6 m Reorient or relocate the 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 If you do not wish to save the packag
32. ation Don t be afraid to move things around until the system sounds correct Optimize your speakers so that pans across the front of the room 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 non 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 Center Front Speaker No more than 24 s Left Front Speaker Right Front Speaker A Front Channel Speaker Installation with Direct View TV Sets o
33. button E to select the tuner as an input 2 Press the AM FM button E again to switch between AM and FM so that the desired frequency band is selected 3 To select stations press and briefly hold the Tuning button 4 and the tuner will search for the next highest or lowest frequency station that has an acceptable signal To tune to the next station press the button again Tap the Tuning button A to advance one frequency increment at a time or press and hold it to locate a specific station When the TUNED indicator illuminates the station is properly tuned and should be heard with clarity 4 Stations may also be tuned directly by pressing the Direct button 9 and then pressing the Numeric Keys that correspond to the station s frequency The desired station will automatically be tuned NOTE When the FM reception of a station is weak audio quality will be increased by switching to Mono mode by pressing the FM Mode button until the STEREO indicator goes out Preset Tuning Up to 30 stations may be stored in the AVR5 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 Bi on the remote Note that MEMO and PRESET indicators will illuminate and flash in the Information Display 2 Within five seconds press the Numeric Keys Kd corresponding to the loca
34. cially 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 E is set to the center 12 o clock position To adjust and calibrate the output levels follow these steps For accurate calibration itis a good idea to make these adjustments from the location in your room that is your favorite listening position System Configuration 19 1 Put the AVRO in the Dolby Pro Logic mode by pressing the Dolby Pro Logic Selector KE on the front panel or by pressing the Surround Mode Selector on the remote until PRO LOGIC appearsin the Information Display EI and the PRO LOGIC indicatorlights 2 Press the Test Tone button Pp on the remote or front panel The word TEST will appear in the Information Display Ei and the letters FL will flash once each second 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 Ma
35. 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 do not work properly you may need to use a different remote code 7 Ifa code cannot be entered to tum the unit off if the code for your product does not appear in the tables in this manual or if all functions do not operate properly try programming the remote with the Auto Search Method Auto Search Method If the unit you wish to include in the AVRS 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 component that you wish to program into the AVR5 remote 2 Press the Device Control Sel
36. d you may program a different station to that location or leave it empty Tape Recording In normal operation the audio or video source selected for listening through the AVR5 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 One 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 Te Mon H or Tape G Note that a red LED will illuminate in the front panel above the T Mon EF to remind you that you are listening to the record playback instead of the actual input source being recorded NOTE It is not possible to record the output of 6 channel direct inputs 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 AVR5 is established using the Test Tone as outlined on page 16 In some cases however it may be desirable to adjust the output levels using program material such as a test disc ora 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 select
37. ddition to Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby 3 Stereo with 6 Channedl Direct inputs the AVR5 is ready for the future The AVR5 is digital ready and may be connected to an optional exter nal digital decoder or the outputs of a DVD player Digital TV or any product that has its own Dolby Digital or DTS decoder A choice of Hall and Theater modesis also available for use with both encoded sources and traditional two channel stereo recordings Atotal of four audio video inputs as well as two additional audio only inputs and an FM stereo FM AM tuner provide for the utmost flexibility Front panel A V inputs simplify connections to video games or camcorders A high quality phono inputis available so that you may continue to enjoy your existing record collection as well as the latest surround technologies The AVR5 s powerful amplifiers use traditional Harman Kardon High Current Design philosophies to meet the wide dynamic range of any program selection Hamman Kardon invented the high fidelity receiver more than forty five years ago With state of the art features and time honored circuit designs the AVR5 is one of the finest receivers ever offered by Harman Kardon m Five Analog Surround Modes m Pre Programmed Remote Control m Composite Video Switching m Six Channel Direct Input Enables Seamless Integration of Future Decoding Systems m Preamp Output for ALL Channels Permits Ease of Expansion m Phono Input Section
38. e the Sleep control is activated will momentarily retum the Information Display to full brightness for increased legibility without interrupting the Sleep function Surround Mode Selection The AVR5 offers a choice of surround modes To select a surround mode press the Surround Mode button E KE E on the front panel or remote The choice of which surround mode to use is influenced by the type of program mater ial being played and the specifics of your listening room setup True surround sound processing enables four separate audio signals to be trans mitted within the left and right channels of a DVD videocassette radio or TV Operation 22 matrix encoding a separate center chan nel signal for dialogue and a surround channel for effects are encoded into the stereo signal When you see the Dolby Surround Dolby Stereo DTS Stereo or other similar logos on a movie or broad cast this indicates that the program has surround information When the program you are listening to has encoded surround information as shown by one of the logos or brand names described above select the Pro Logic mode using the Pro Logic button IE on the front panel or the Surround If you are listening to a conventional two channel stereo program or recording you may wish to experiment by using the Hall 1 Hall 2 or Theater modes Although these programs do not have any intentional surround encoding information they do contain natural ambi
39. ect any recording or dubbing that may be in progress When the system is muted the MUTE indicator will light in the Information Display ETI Press the Mute button EE again to return 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 EJ To tum the speakers off for private listening press the Speakers Off button A 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 AVR5 Make certain that your TVis set to the proper input to view the signal To program the AVR5 for automatic tum off press the Sleep button on the remote Each press of the button will increase the time before shut down in the following seguence 90 _ 80 70 _ 60 _ 50 min min min min min nin gt min gt min min gt OFF min min min min 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 turn 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 until the Sleep indicator numbers disappear and the Information Display shows the current source Pressing any control but ton whil
40. ect 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 for 5 1 Dolby Digital DTS etc audio connect the outputs of that decoder to these terminals 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 Remote Control Functions 12 LED Indicator Main Power Off O Main Power On MAIN POWER SOURCE POWER Device Control Selectors U AVR Selector Source Selectors 6 Channel Direct S B PU g lt lt lt Ds Os Ds Ds AM FM DWN PRESET UP Disc Skip E Sleep Button T Dimmer Ss o Surround Channel Selectors Clear Button Master Volume gt Mute m R P Scan Volume FM Mode Transport Controls Tuning Up Down Preset Up Down Source Power MUTE N Numeric Keys Direct M Auto Preset Center L FA Secondary Control Cover ENA lt gt Buttons Set Button Channel Button o 2 8 o m He a a a 5 S gt a a Q lt S QF m u ja m m O DO 0 PIP Test Tone BA D
41. ector 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 LED Indicator s 9 red light 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 3 Point the AVR5 remote towards the unit to be programmed and press and hold one of the Surround Channel buttons This will send out a series of codes from the remote s built in data base with each flash of the LED Indicator s red light indicating that a code has been sent When the device to be programmed tums off IMMEDIATELY release the Surround Channel button 4 Press the Device Control Selector again and note that the LED Indicator s red light will flash twice to confirm 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 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 neces
42. elay FF Memory EE DD CC BB AA AVR 5 RC harman kardon IMPORTANT NOTE The AVR5 s remote may be programmed to con trol up to three additional devices including the AVR5 Before using the remote it is important to remember to press the Device Control Selector button that corresponds to the unit you wish to operate The remote is capable of operating a wide variety of products using the control codes that are part of the remote Before using the remote with other products follow the instructions on pages 23 26 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 descriptions shown here primarily detail the functions of the remote when it is used to operate the AVR5 See page 24 for information about alternate functions for the remote s buttons LED Indicator This indicator will flash whenever a button is pressed to confirm that a remote command is being transmitted It will also flash while the remote is being programmed to assist in entering or reading remote codes Note that this is NOT a standard remote button and has no function when pressed Main Power Off When the AVR5 is turned on press this button to place it in the Standby mode Note that in this condition the unit is still connect to AC Power Main
43. in Information Display If the sound from a speaker location does NOT match the position indicated in the display tum the AVR5 off and check the speaker wiring to make certain that each speaker is connected to the correct output terminal 4 After checking for proper speaker placement and connection continue to let the test noise circulate so that you may judge the output level of each speaker position to the others As you listen to the relative output levels use the front left speaker as a refer ence and make a note of which of the other speakers are louder or softer than the front left NOTE The subwoofer output level is not adjustable using the test tone To change the subwoofer level follow the steps for Output Level Trim Adjustment on page 22 5 To change the output level let the test noise circulate until the channel requiring adjustment appears in the Information Display and then press the lt gt buttons YA to stop the circulation and raise or lower the output For example using the front right speaker as a reference to adjust the center speaker level press the lt buttons WA when TEST CTR appears in the display 6 During level adjustment the flashing speaker position indication will be replaced with a positive or negative number to indicate the output offset from the reference level Use the lt gt buttons Eg EW until the level is equal to the reference then press the Set button Bq EH to e
44. ing materials please note 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 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 EE number in a square indicates a specific front panel control number in a circle indicates a rear panel connection letter in a circle indicates a button on the main portion of the remote control ry letter in a square indicates a button under the sliding panel on the lower portion of the remote control harman kardon Front Panel Controls 7 AVR 5 o PHONO THON PA MODE DOPRO LGC OE STEED HILL Ka MB JSTE Sik OFF Speakers EE Main Power Switch E System Power Control EJ Power Indicator E Headphone Jack AH Speakers ON A Speakers OFF Bass Control EA Treble Control E Balance Control E Video 3 Inputs Input Selectors HH M B B IA 6 Channel Direct Selector KE AM FM E Tuning Button
45. ler isa valuable resource to consult in selecting the proper cable Regardless of the brand of cable selected we recommend that you use a cable con 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 AVR5 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
46. ly select a station previously entered in the preset memory press the Numeric Keys W 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 E on the front panel or remote To automatically scan through the stations entered in the preset memory press the Preset Scan button E on the front panel or remote 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 Clearing Preset Stations Unwanted preset stations may be erased from the unit s memory to make it easier to tune only those stations you want To remove a preset station from the AVR5 s tuner memory first tune to the station using the Preset Scan button i on the front panel or remote or by entering the preset number directly using the Numeric Keys M When the preset station to be removed has been tuned first press the Memory button Gig The memo and PRESET indicators in the Information Display will flash and the actual preset number will disappear from the display Next press the Clear button within five seconds The preset station will be removed from the memory and the action will be con firmed by the brief appearance of the word CLEAR and the preset number location in the Information Display That memory location will now be empty an
47. nter the setting into the AVR5 s memory Note that output level adjustments must be made within three seconds or the test noise will begin to circulate 7 When the output is set to the proper level wait until the test tone begins to circulate again and use the steps outlined above to make any needed adjustments Remember to press the Set button FB EX after making any level adjustments so that the setting is entered into memory 8 When all adjustments are completed press the Test Tone button Is FX again to retum to normal operation Delay Settings One aspect of the surround modes is 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 itis 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 sounds To resynchronize the front and surround channels follow these steps System Configuration 20 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 Subtr
48. o not press the button again the unit will return to normal operation in five seconds Congratulations You have now completed the setup adjustment and calibration of the ARS You are now ready to enjoy the finest in music and home theater listening Basic Operation Once you have completed the setup and configuration of your newreceiver itis simple to operate and enjoy The follow ing instructions will provide the steps needed to enjoy the AVR5 When using the ARS for the first time it is necessary to press the Main Power button KW 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 isin standby you may begin a listening session by pressing the System Power Control Bj on the front panel or the Main Power On button on the remote Note that the Power Indicator EJ will turn red then 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 press ing any of the Input Selector buttons on the front panel i KE To tum the unit off at the end of a listen ing session simply press the System Power Control pl on the front panel or the Main Power Off 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 tum amber When the remote is used to tum the unit off
49. o turn the AVR5 on IP 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 B as the listening source E AM FM Press this button to select the tuner as the AVR5 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 Z Tuning Button Press the left side of the button to tune lower freguency stations and the right side of the button to tune higher freguency stations When a station with a strong signal is tuned the TUNED indicator will illuminate in the Information Display kf A brief 1 2 second press of the button will manually tune to the next freguency incre ment while pressing and holding the button for a longer period will automatically tune to the next station with a signal strong enough for acceptable reception Preset Scan Press this button to automatically scan through the stations that have been programmed in the AVR5 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 21 for more information on the tuner memory system Preset Stations Selector Press this button to select stations that have been entered into the preset memory See page 21 for more information on tuner programming FM Mode Press thi
50. on No Function AVR5 Video 2 Select AVR5 Video 1 Select AVR5 DVD Select Programming the Remote 30 Reference for Function List o MAIN POWER SOURCE POWER 0 m a g D g g S OO 0000A O Os Os OF 0 3O NG z m O O S a OF DEO OS bh wo S wo 2 s O q U CLEAR MASTER VOL Oo gt C CHAN O TEST SET Dow AVR 5 RC harman kardon Oe GO a g UU AVR 5 RC harman kardon Programming the Remote 31 Setup Code Tables TV Manufacturer Brand A MARK AMPRO Setup Code Number 096 124 006 145 067 152 051 043 053 M5 073 088 092 096 099 102 105 006 009 096 079 006 007 008 009 057 043 006 007 008 009 043 085 087 124 043 009 039 043 049 050 124 043 053 124 006 085 100 124 043 009 020 021 036 043 044 054 065 070 087 109 111 112 119 124 100 124 043 061 071 124 006 010 031 043 046 047 049 050 084 100 011 056 031 08 043 006 012 013 036 055 067 068 100 114 125 009 086 090 096 097 100 103 106 111 120 100 006 009 013 014 05 016 027 041 069 124 134 113 134 006 009 012 013 028 033 085 124 132 115 091 124 130 124 131 095 128 132 133 098 129 149 151 101 130
51. ound 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 TV or 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 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 17 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 install
52. perly programmed Source Power When the remote has been properly programmed to control another product and the Device Control Selector 9 for that device has been pressed press this button to turn the product on or off 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 or VCR has been selected on the remote or to select track numbers on a DVD player depending on how the remote has been programmed M Direct Press this button to select a radio station by entering its fre quency using the Numeric Keys M See page 21 for more information Ed Auto Preset When the tuner and FM band have been selected this button may be used to automatically program the tuner presets for all active stations To start the auto pre set scan press and hold the button Note that the MEMO and PRESET indi cators will flash After a few seconds the tuner will start to look for active stations as shown by increasing fre quency numbers in the Information Display Release the button and note that the tuner will briefly stop at each active station and add a preset num ber to the memory If the FM tuner found less the 30 FM stations with acceptable signal strength the Auto Preset tuning will scan two more cycles or until the remaining vacant preset memory spaces have been filled with those found in the first scan The scan will
53. port Controls These but tons are used to control Play Play Forward Play Reverse Stop Pause and Record functions on compatible Harman Kardon compact disc players changers and cassette tape decks When the remote has been pro grammed to control an external device such as a VCR DVD or LD these buttons may be used to con trol the standard Forward Reverse Stop and Pause functions as well See page 23 for information on programming the remote Tuning Up Down When the tuner is in use these buttons will tune up or down through the selected freguency band A brief 2 second press of the button will manually tune to the next freguency increment while pressing and holding the button for a longer period will automatically tune to the next station with a signal strong enough for acceptable recep tion These buttons will also control Fast Forward and Fast Reverse or Rewind for compatible Harman Kardon compact disc players changers and cassette tape decks as well as controlling these functions on a DVD or VCR if the remote has been properly programmed Preset Up Down When the tuner is in use these buttons scroll through the stations that have been programmed into the AVR5 s memory These buttons also control the track Skip Up and Down on compatible Harman Kardon compact disc players changers as well as controlling the Remote Control Functions 14 similar functions on a DVD if the remote has been pro
54. r Rear Screen Projectors Optional Rear Wall Mounting B The distance between the left and right speakers should be egual 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 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 AVR5 for the type of speakers used in your system the calibra tion of the output levels and the delay times used by the surround sound processor Before proceeding further this isa 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 AVR5 to begin these final adjustments 1 Plug the Power Cable to an unswitched AC outlet 2 Press the Main Power Switch KJ 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 briefly tum red then amber indicating that the unit is in the Standby mode 3 Install the two 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 18 4 Tum the AVR5 on either by pressing the System Power Control Elon the front panel o
55. r sources of 5 1 audio signals If an extemal decoder is used connect the output jacks of the decoder to the 6 Channel Direct inputs making sure to match channels These jacks may also be used for connec tions to devices such as DW players or High Definition Television HDTV sets or decoders that feature built in digital surround decoders 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 100W to each outlet These Switched AC Outlets will receive power only when the unit is 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 Finally when all connections are com plete plug the power cord into a non switched 120 volt AC wall outlet You re almost ready to enjoy the AVR5 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 guality of s
56. r via the remote by pressing the Main Power On button The Power Indicator E will briefly tum red and then green to con firm that the unitison and the Information Display Eri will also light up Center Speaker Configuration An initial adjustment tells the AVR5 which type of center speakers are in use This is important as it adjusts the settings that determine if they receive low frequency bass information For these settings use the LARGE setting if the speakers for a particular position are tra ditional full range loudspeakers that are capable of reproducing sounds below 100Hz Use the SMALL setting for small er frequency limited satellite or center 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 arein doubt as to which category describes your speakers consult the specifications in the speakers owner s manual or ask your dealer With the AVR5 turned on follow these steps to configure the speakers 1 Put the AVR5 in the Dolby Pro Logic mode by pressing the Dolby Pro Logic Selector E on the front panel orby pressing the Surround Mode Selector 8 on the remote until PRO LOGIC appearsin the Information Display EI and the PRO LOGIC
57. re information on tuner presets Master Volume Press these buttons to raise or lower the AVR5 s volume These buttons are also used to obtain the IR code numbers for a device that has been programmed into the remote See page 23 for more information on programming the remote Mute Press this button to momen tarily silence the AVR5 When the AVR5 remote is being programmed to operate another device this button is pressed with the Device Control Selector button to begin the pro gramming process See page 23 for more information on programming the remote P Scan Press this button to automatically scan through the list of stations that are programmed into the AVR5 s tuner memory When the button is pressed each preset sta tion will play for five seconds before the next station is selected Press the button again when the desired station is heard to stop the preset scan Volume When the remote has been properly programmed for a compatible device these buttons may be used to raise or lower the volume of a TV Note that they DO NOT change the volume of the AVR5 That is done with the Master Volume button FM Mode Press this button when the tuner is in use in the FM band to switch to monaural reception if the station is weak and noisy When the MONO indicator is on FM reception will be monaural regardless of the strength of the tuned FM station See page 21 for more information Trans
58. rocessing uses matrix surround decoding to simulate a standard movie or stage theater Fixed Delay HALL 1 and HALL 2 These modes are designed for use with stereo recordings They provide a sound field Fixed Delay 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 STEREO This mode tums off all surround processing and presents the pure left and right channel presentation of two channel stereo programs No Surround Channels For true two channel stereo operation press the Surround Off button PB or use the Surround Channel Selector on the remote until STEREO appears briefly in the Information Display Eli to use only the front left and right speakers Note that the surround modes available will vary according to speaker selection When NONE is selected only Hall and Phantom modes may be used as Pro Logic requires a center channel speaker The AVRO is equipped with a memory system that permits a different surround mode to be used with each of the input sources You may select the mode that is most appropriate to each source such as Pro Logic for a VCR or DVD player con nected to a Video input Hall for the CD input and Surround Off for the Tuner When you select an input again for a subsequent listening session the system will automatically change to your pre fe
59. rred surround mode for that input To check the current surround mode at any time press either Surround Channel Selector 8 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 surround information when they are broadcast via conventional TV stations cable pay TVand 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 www dolby com Operation 23 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 try the Hall 1 Hall 2 or Theater modes 6 Channel Direct Operation The AVR5 isa digital ready receiver which means that it is equipped for use with optional extemal digital audio decoders This enables the AVR5 to serve you well into the future through con necting to a decoder for formats such as Dolby Digital or DTS You may also use these inputs for direct con nection to DVD players or digital tdlevision sets tha
60. s 16 4 Connect the TV Monitor Out jacks on the receiver to the video input of your television monitor or video projector System and Power Connections The AVR5 is designed for flexible use with extemal control components and power amplifiers These connections are easy to make during an initial installation 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 AVR5 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 AVR5 may be used in conjunction with optional extemal decoders for Dolby Digital DTS or othe
61. s to the output of a compact disc player or CD changer Tape Monitor Out Connect these jacks to the RECORD INPUT jacks of an audio recorder Tape Monitor In Connect these jacks to the PLAY OUT jacks of an audio recorder Phono Inputs Connect the out puts of your turntable or tone arm to these jacks Note that only Moving Magnet MM type cartridges may be used Phono Ground Connect the ground wire from a turntable to this terminal to reduce system hum TV Monitor Video Output Connect this jack to the standard composite video input of a TV monitor or video projector to view the output of any standard video source selected by the receiver s video switcher Speaker Terminals Connect these terminals to the appropriate terminals on your speakers Rear Panel Connections 11 Switched AC Outlets These out lets 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 NOTE The power consumption of the device plugged into each of these outlets should not exceed 100 watts 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 Video 1 Inputs Connect these jacks to the audio and video PLAY OUT jacks of a VCR D Video Outputs 1 Conn
62. s are not defective Check replace speaker cables No center channel output Center channel speaker is selected Pro Logic mode is selected Center channel level is properly adjusted Center speaker is selected Tuner sound has a large amount of interference or The antenna is properly connected The Stereo display is not illuminated or The antenna is properly located Tuner sound distorts and or volume level is too low The antenna is set in the proper direction The antenna is adequate to receive the desired station Tuner is intermittent or continuously buzzing or hissing The unit is away from fluorescent lights TVs motors and other electrical appliances Audio Section Stereo Mode Technical Specifications 9 3 FMTuner Section Freguency Range Continuous Average Power FTC 45 Watts per channel 20Hz 20kHz lt 0 08 THD both channels driven into 8 ohms Five Channel Surround Mode 35 Watts per channel 20Hz 20kHz lt 0 08 THD all five channels driven simultaneously into 8 ohms Input Sensitivity Impedance Linear High Level 200mV 47kohms Signal to Noise Ratio IHF A 92dB Usable Sensitivity Signal to Noise Ratio Distortion Stereo Separation Selectivity Image Rejection IF Rejection Tuner Output Level AM Tuner Section Surround System Adjacent Channel Separation Analog Decoding Pro Logic etc 40dB Frequency Response 1W 0dB 3dB Hz 120kHz High Instantaneous Curren
63. s button to select the stereo or mono mode for FM tuning In the STEREO mode a Stereo indicator will illuminate in the Information Display EI 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 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 19 for more information on surround modes KE 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 19 for more information on surround modes F Analog Surround Mode Selectors Press one of these buttons to select the analog sur round modes These modes may be used with any analog program source to create a pleasing surround effect See page 19 for more information on surround modes Test Tone Press this button to begin the sequence of steps used to set the AVR5 s output levels When this button is pressed a test tone will replace the currently selected listening source and the Information Display EM will show the channel where the Front Panel Controls
64. sary 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 LED Indicator s red light 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 2 Press the Master Volume Up or Down button The LED Indicator s red light will blink in a 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 digit 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 followed 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 TV VCR DVD Programming the Remote 27 Programmed Device Functions Once the AVR5 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 AVR5 to the additional product When you press any of the Device Control Selectors the LE
65. t Capability HCC 35 Amps Transient Intermodulation Distortion TIM Unmeasurable Rise Time 16 usec Slew Rate 40V usec 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 Dimension Max Wath Height Depth Weight 87 5 108MHz THF 1 3 yV 13 2dBf Mono Stereo 70 68dB Mono Stereo 0 3 0 5 40dB 1kHz 400kHz 65dB 40dB 110dB 1kHz 75kHz Dev 500mV 520 1710kHz 43dB Loop 5004 VM 1kHz 50 Mod 0 8 10kHz 30dB NTSC 1 p p 75 ohms 1Vp p 75 ohms 10Hz 6MFz 3dB AC 120V 60Fz 72Widle 332W maximum 2 channels driven 17 4 inches 442mm 6 1 inches 156mm 16 3 inches 415mm 24 6 lbs 11 2 kg Depth measurement includes knobs buttons and terminal connections Height measurement includes feet and chassis All features and specifications are subject to change without notice Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic and the Double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Confidential Unpublished Works 1992 1998 Dolby Laboratories Inc All rights reserved DTSis a trademark of Digital Theater Systems Inc UltraStereo is a trademark of UltraStereo Corp Staple or clip original invoice here W Printed in Korea harman kardon AvR5 DO nosy surrounn PRO LOG
66. t have built in decoding for Dolby Digital When one of these products is used no extemal adapter or decoder is needed For 6 channel direct operation connect the outputs of the decoder or other devices with decoded digital outputs to the 6 Channel Direct Inputs B on the rear panel To listen to the 6 channel source press the 6 Channel Direct Selector A on the front panel or remote NOTE Since the 6 channel input is a discrete source the Surround mode selec tors do not function when a 6 channel direct input is used In addition the record outputs may not be used when a G channel source is playing External Amplifier Connection The A R5 may be connected to optional extemal amplifiers for applications when higher power output is desired These out puts may also be used to send the same source being listened to through the A R5 s built in amplifier to a second location To connect an extemal amplifier simply connect the Preamp Outputs on the rear panel to the inputs of an optional external power amplifier No special adjustments are required when an external power amplifier isin use All volume and output adjustments are made using the standard controls Tuner Operation The AVR5 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
67. t is first pressed the Information Display EM will show the currently selected speaker type Press it again to show another speaker type or no speaker option this option is available with the Dolby Pro Logic surround mode only Release this button when a desired selection is shown in the Information Display El See page 15 for more information on setting the center channel type E Selector Buttons Press these buttons to adjust the AVR5 s output levels You may use these buttons while you are checking the output levels by pressing either the Test Tone Button Bj or the Channel Select Button Pl NOTE Be sure to press the Set Button ES to enter a new output level each time you adjust the channel See pages 15 17 for information on set ting output levels using the test tone or page 22 for information on output level trim using a normal program source EQ Information Display This display delivers messages and status indications to help you operate the receiver kil 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 Rear Panel Connections 10 FE OO 00 0 a 000 oy G i M NORTHRIDGE CALIF
68. tion where you wish to store this sta tion s frequency 3 Repeat the process after tuning any additional stations to be preset Auto Preset Preset stations may also be programmed automatically for the FM band To auto matically enter each station that may be tuned with acceptable quality into the AVRS s preset memories first select the FM band Next press and briefly hold the Auto Preset button pd until the MEMO and PRESET indicators begin to flash and Operation 24 the station frequency indication begins to increase Release the button and note that the tuner will search the entire FM band and stop briefly at each station that has acceptable signal strength The AVR5 will automatically assign a preset number to each station and then search for the next station The automatic scan process will stop when all 30 preset memory locations have been filled or the entire FM band has been scanned three times NOTE Using the automatic tuning mode in areas with more than 30 FM stations will completely fill the preset memories and overwrite any previously memorized presets for either AM or FM stations TIP The automatic scan process may enter stations that you do not wish to retain in the memory or it may enter a station on more than one frequency if the signal is too strong These unwanted stations may be removed from the memory using the Preset Clear function outlined below Recalling Preset Stations To manual
69. trolling For example button number 19 is the Test Tone button for the AVR5 but itis the Display but ton for many TV sets Button number 2 is the Preset Tune Down button for the AVR5 and itis the Reverse Skip button for DVD or LD players but has no function for VCRs or TV sets Programming the Remote 28 NOTE Only those buttons shown on the diagram and table have functions with products other than the ARS In addition some products may differ from the func tions shown in the table and other buttons may not function with some products Notes on Using the AVR5 Remote With Other Devices Manufacturers may use different code sets for the same product category For that reason 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 AVR5 remote the LED Indicator will flash briefly If it flashes for some but not all buttons for a particular prod uct it does NOT indicate a problem with the remote but rather that no function is programmed for the but ton being pushed Function List s AVR5 No Function Preset Tune Down Preset Tune Up Tune Down Tune Up No Function No Function No Function No Function 10 No Function 11 No Function 12 Mute 13 Master Volume Up 14 Master Volume

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