Home

Harman Kardon AVR45 User's Manual

1. movie or stage theater 27 3 ms HALL 1 and HALL 2 These modes are designed for use with stereo recordings They provide a sound field effect that simulates the complex combination of direct and reflected sounds that Hall 1 41 6 ms Hall 2 67 4ms create the rich reverberant atmosphere of a medium sized concert hall Hall 1 or a larger concert hall Hall 2 STEREO This mode turns off all surround processing and presents the pure left and right channel presentation of two channel stereo programs No Surround Channels Surround modes are selected using either the front panel controls or the remote To select a surround mode from the front panel simply press the button that corre sponds to the desired mode jE FA FA To select a surround mode using the remote press the Surround Mode Selector and then press the A V buttons to change the mode As you press the buttons the surround mode name will appear in the Main Information Display and an individulal mode indicator will also light up D G B Note that the Dolby Digital Mode may only be selected when a Dolby Digital source is playing For more information on Dolby Digital see the following section of this manual To listen to a program in traditional two channel stereo using the front left and front right speakers only plus the sub woofer if installed and configured press the Surround Off button pg on the front panel or follow the inst
2. CD Inputs DVD Inputs Pre Outs 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 O Subwoofer Pre Out Front Center D Surround Unswitched AC Outlet Switched AC Outlet Power Cable Video 2 Inputs Video 1 Inputs Connect these jacks to the audio and video PLAY OUT jacks of a VCR Video Outputs 1 Connect these jacks to the audio and video RECORD IN jacks of a VCR 6 Channel Direct Inputs If an external digital audio decoder is used for 5 1 Dolby AC 3 audio connect the outputs of that decoder to these terminals TV Monitor Video Output AC 3 PCM Coaxial Input AC 3 PCM Optical Input A Remote IR In Remote IR Out Tape Monitor In Tape Monitor Out CD Inputs Connect these jacks to the output of a compact disc player or CD changer DVD Inputs Connect the analog audio outputs and composite video output of a DVD or LV player to these jacks Pre Outs If external power amplifiers are used for any channels connect them to these jacks Subwoofer Pre Out Connect this jack to the line level input of a powered subwoofer If an external subwoofer amplifier is used connect this jack
3. 43 Notes 44
4. Press this button to activate the remote s built in back light for better legibility of the buttons in a darkened room D Tuner Mode Press this button when the tuner is in use to select between automatic tuning and manual tuning When the button is pressed so that the AUTO indicator 9 goes out pressing the Tuning buttons will move the frequency up or down in single step incre ments When the FM band is in use pressing this button when a station s signal is weak will change to monaural reception as indicated by the MONO indicator 8 See page 26 for more information Clear Button This button does not function with the AVR45 but it is available for use with other devices Preset Up Down When the tuner is in use these buttons scroll through the stations that have been programmed into the AVR45 s mem ory When many source devices such as CD players VCRs and cas sette decks are selected using the Device Control Selectors these buttons will normally function as chapter step or track advance Remote Control Functions 13 Tuning Up Down When the tuner is in use these buttons will tune up or down through the select ed frequency band If the Tuner Mode button has been pressed so that the AUTO indicator e is illu minated pressing these buttons will cause the tuner to seek the next sta tion with acceptable signal strength for quality reception When the AUTO indicator e is NOT illuminate
5. conneries 32 33 Setup Code Tables TV 34 36 Setup Code Tables VCR 31 38 Setup Code Tables CD 39 Setup Code Tables AUX DVD 39 Setup Code Tables Cable 40 Setup Code Tables SAT 40 Troubleshooting Guide 41 Technical Specifications 42 harman kardon 250 Crossways Park Drive Woodbury NY 11797 H A Harman International Company 1998 Harman Kardon Incorporated Staple or clip original invoice here W Congratulations With the purchase of the Harman Kardon AVR45 you are about to begin many years of listening enjoyment The AVR45 has been custom designed to provide all the excitement and detail of movie sound tracks and every subtle nuance of musical selec tions With on board Dolby Digital Decoding the AVR45 delivers six discrete channels of audio that take advantage of the digital sound tracks from the latest DVD and LV releases as well as future HDTV broadcasts While complex digital systems are hard at work within the AVR45 to make all of this happen hookup and operation are simple Color keyed connections and a comprehensive programmable remote control make the AVR45 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 tha
6. Digital Tuner Operation The AVR45 s tuner is capable of tuning AM FM and FM Stereo broadcast stations Stations may be tuned manually or they may be stored as favorite station presets and recalled from a 30 position memory Station Selection 1 Press the AM FM button MI to select the tuner as an input 2 Press the AM FM button FEI again to switch between AM and FM so that the desired frequency band is selected 3 Press the Tune Mode button H D to select manual or automatic tuning When the AUTO indicator e is illumin ated in the Main Information Display the tuner will only stop at those stations that havea strong enough signal to be received with acceptable quality When the MONO indicator a is illumin ated the tuner is in a manual mode and will stop at each frequency increment in the selected band 4 To select stations press the Tuning button IF D When the AUTO indicator is illuminated each press will cause the tuner to search for the next highest or lowest frequency station that has an acceptable signal When tuning FM sta tions in the Auto mode the tuner will only select Stereo stations To tune to the Operation 26 next station press the button again If the MONO indicator a is illuminated tap the Tuning button H amp to advance one frequency increment at a time or press and holdit to locate a spe cific station When the TUNED indicator E illuminates the station is properly t
7. 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 wireor staple accidentally falls inside the unit disconnect it from the AC power source immediately and consult an authorized service station Safety Information CATV or Antenna Grounding 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 NFPA No 70 1984 provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and sup porting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements of the grounding electrode NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER This reminder is provided to call the CATV Cable TV system installer s atten tion to article 820 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the ground ing system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as possible A CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Installation Location m To assure proper operation and
8. either a Dolby Digital AC 3 source or the output of a conventional CD or IV player s PCM SP DIF output 4 Assemble the AM Loop Antenna sup plied with the unit as shown below Connect it to the AM and GND screw terminals 5 Connect an FM antenna to the FM 75 ohm connection The FM antenna may bean external roof antenna an inside powered or wire lead antenna or a connection from a cable TVsystem Note that if the antenna or connection uses 300 ohm twin lead cable you must use the 300 ohm to 75 ohm adapter supplied with the unit to make the connection 6 Connect the front center and surround speaker outputs D 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 installer is a valuable resource to consult in selecting the proper cable Regardless of the brand of cable selected we recommend that you use a cable con 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
9. followed by a numeric key to the type and number of channels being decoded as follows 3 2 1 Thismessage appears when a full complement of Dolby Digital signals is present 3 front channels left center and right 2 surround channels surround left and surround right and 1 channel which is the dedicated Low Frequency Effects LFE channel 3 1 This message indicates the AC 3 system is decoding a standard Dolby Pro Logic signal with left center and right front channels and a signal mono surround channel 2 0 This message indicates that the AC 3 system is decoding a tradi tional two channel stereo signal and that no center surround or LFE signals are present 1 1 Thisisa monaural signal that plays the same information in both the left front and right front speakers There is no sound sent to the center or surround speakers 1 0 Thisisa monaural signal that plays through the center channel speaker only Thereis no sound at the front left right or surround speakers Night Mode Aspecial feature of Dolby Digital is the Night mode which enables AC 3 input sources to be played back with their full range while reducing the minimum peak level by 1 4 to 1 3 This prevents abruptly loud transitions from causing distur bances without reducing the impact of the digital source The Night mode is available only when AC 3 signals with special data are being played Operation 25 To engage the Night mode press
10. 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 not all functions oper ate properly try programming the remote with the Auto Search Method Auto Search Method Ifthe unit you wish to include in the AVR45 s remote is not listed in the code tables in this manual or if the code does not seem to operate properly you may wish to program the correct code using the Auto Search method as shown below 1 Tum on the unit that you wish to include in the AVR45 remote 2 Press the Device Control Selector for the type of product to be entered e g VCR TV and the Mute button at the same time Hold both buttons until the red light under the button stays lit Note that the next step must take place while the red light is on and it must begin within 20 seconds after the light illuminates 3 Point the AVR45 remote towards the unit to be programmed and press and hold the Surround Mode Selecto
11. matrix Dolby Surround modes is in use d Coax Source This indicator illu minates when a digital source is in use via a connection to the Coaxial Digital input 8 D AC 3 Indicator This indicator illuminates when the AVR45 is decoding a Dolby Digital input source PCM Indicator This indicator illuminates to show that a standard PCM SP DIF digital audio signal is being decoded by the digital to analog converter Analog Surround Mode Indicators These indicators illumi nate when one of the DSP generated analog surround modes is in use with an analog input source EX Night Indicator This indicator lights when the AVR45 is in the Night mode which prevents the AVR45 from loud playback when digital sources are in use Preset Number This two digit display indicates the station preset number that is currently in use or that is being entered M Preset Indicator This indicator illuminates when one of the stations entered into the preset memory is tuned The number that appears below the indicator is the preset station s memory M Memory This indicator flashes when entering presets and other information into the tuner s memory 0 Auto This indicator illuminates when the Auto mode is in use for FM tuning J Stereo Indicator This indicator illuminates when an FM station is being tuned in stereo a Mono Indicator This indicator illuminates when the tuner has been placed in the m
12. pressing the Dolby Pro Logic Selector Ay on the front panel or by pressing the Surround Mode Selector on the remote followed by the A V buttons until PRO LOGIC appearsin the Main Information Display 3 and the PRO LOGIC indicator lights 2 Press the Test Tone button PF on the remote or front panel The words T T FL OdB will appear in the Main Information Display B 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 Main Information Display If the sound from a speaker location does NOT match the position indicated in the display tum the AVR45 off and check the speaker Wiring to make certain that each speaker is connected to the correct output terminal 4 After checking for speaker placement let the test noise circulate again and listen to see which channels sound louder than the others Using the front left FL in the display speaker asa reference press the A V buttons on the remote or the Selector buttonsgg on the front panel on each channel to begin to bring them to the same level Note that when one of the buttons is pushed the test noise circulation will pause on the channel being adjusted to give you time
13. the Night button on the remote and note that the NIGHT indicator 4 will illuminate in the Information Display IMPORTANT NOTES ON DOLBY DIGITAL PLAYBACK 1 When the digital playback unit isin a pause fast forward or chapter search mode the digital audio data may momentarily stop causing a NO DATA message to be displayed This is normal and does not indicate a problem with either the AVR45 or the source machine The AVR45 will return to Dolby Digital AC 3 playback as soon as the data is available when the machineisin a standard play mode 2 The AVR45 will decode digital audio sources with a sampling frequency of 32kHz 44 1kHz and 48kHz Although this will enable it to decode virtually all DVD movies and HDTV sources it is pos sible that some future digital sources may not be compatible with the AVR45 NOTE In order to play the Dolby Digital signals that are recorded on laser discs you must have both a laser disc player with an RF output and an optional outboard RF to data demodulator To listen to Dolby Digital LV discs connect the AC 3 RF output of the player to the demodulator and connect the output of the demodulator to the Coaxial or Optical inputs on the rear panel of the AVR45 DO NOT connect the AC 3 RF output of a laser disc player directly to the AVR45 3 Note that not all programs recorded in Dolby Digital contain full 5 1 channel audio Consult the program guide that accompanies the DVD or lase
14. the digital decoding system in the ARAH will typically provide audio performance that is superior to other decoders you may use these jacks to provide an additional 6 channd input for connection to a DVD player or HDIV set with a built in decoder and discrete 6 channel analog outputs AC Power Connections This unit is equipped with two accessory AC outlets They may be used to power accessory devices but they should not be used with high current draw equipment such as power amplifiers The total power draw may not exceed 50W to each outlet The Switched outlet will receive power only when the 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 The Unswitched outlet will receive power as long as the unit is plugged into a powered AC outlet Finally when all connections are com plete plug the power cord into a non switched 120 volt AC wall outlet You re almost ready to enjoy the AVR45 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 notic
15. 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 ofthe product m Make certain that proper space is pro vided both above and below the unit for ventilation If this product will be installed in a cabinet or other enclosed area make certain that there is suffi cient air movement within the cabinet Under some 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 accompan
16. 021 043 015 019 085 004 126 028 043 008 059 062 080 003 004 030 040 009 008 009 073 095 133 033 028 022 139 043 060 028 062 019 103 143 053 143 030 028 063 043 101 028 36 160 057 057 143 064 072 060 082 082 175 127 101 061 094 160 143 063 143 160 164 064 072 074 164 Programming the Remote 37 Setup Code Tables VCR Manufacturer Brand AMA AMPRO ANAM AUDIO DYNAMICS BROKSONIC MINOLTA MITSUBISHI MIC MULTITECH NEC MORDMENDE Setup Code Number 034 072 031 103 012 023 04 035 037 129 028 031 108 001 040 135 031 041 007 010 017 065 108 111 108 012 023 04 034 053 059 006 017 025 027 029 031 034 035 036 037 046 101 129 131 138 153 001 008 009 010 034 031 063 072 107 109 144 147 132 136 004 012 020 101 012 045 018 026 034 043 063 137 150 031 031 004 012 040 101 043 012 031 043 046 Obb 060 130 150 152 014 034 048 034 001 004 009 017 034 040 031 034 041 067 068 012 031 067 069 101 027 030 031 001 010 014 031 034 040 053 072 101 134 139 045 046 059 004 020 004 020 046 051 059 061 142 034 040 012 023 043 048 Programming the Remote Setup Code Tables VCR Continued Manufacturer Brand OPTONICA PANASONIC PENTAX PHILCO PHILIPS PILOT PIONEER PORTLAND VIDEOSONIC ZENITH Setup Code Number 053 054 070 13 004 020 031 0
17. 34 031 034 101 004 108 072 014 004 001 058 072 014 017 043 001 017 001 031 024 001 034 004 031 034 010 043 034 031 031 034 006 140 031 067 054 021 048 020 008 034 010 040 107 135 010 129 008 007 037 054 009 031 034 059 034 043 070 034 101 008 101 017 034 046 004 017 043 048 056 063 067 040 014 109 014 131 009 052 067 059 141 024 058 101 041 031 113 040 010 056 082 031 072 38 107 034 115 134 014 057 131 109 040 124 017 058 140 144 147 053 054 101 020 081 101 034 040 053 054 131 080 101 Programming the Remote 39 Setup Code Tables CD Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number ADCOM 062 042 AIMA 187 170 AKAL 202 195 CARVER 003 167 041 135 138 139 050 203 DENON 205 226 HARMAN KARDON 047 033 208 001 002 M 02 136 163 KENWOOD 007 055 023 137 072 142 MARANTZ 107 044 MONDIAL 147 NAD 215 005 NAKAMICHI 217 218 219 ONKYO 038 168 030 OPTIMUS 049 085 PANASONIC 068 PIONEER 010 020 174 REALISTIC 181 187 102 RCA 012 150 SHARP 013 051 066 031 SHERWOOD 166 112 115 119 093 SONY 225 097 126 133 081 TEAC 062 131 015 182 TECHNICS 068 200 008 060 YAMAHA 012 054 024 Setup Code Tables AUX DVD Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number DENON 001 LG 010 MAGNAVOX 012 MITSUBISHI 002 PANASONIC 003 PHILIPS 012 PIONEER 004 PROSCAN 005 RCA 006 SAMSUNG 011 SONY 007 TOSHIBA 00
18. 5 harman kardon ar CD Gare Qux Gar Cv er Cat CE CH VOL 5 DISC A NIGHT EXIT DISC v PREV CH um Co en CH ae on C GC DWN TUNING UP bv wJ E DWN PRESET UP 6CH ns lt 00000 0000 NTER SLEEP TV VCR 10 M1 M2 M3 M4 mo Cier AVR 45 harman kardon CO CO CO CO COO O COE DOJL Bak NG GO 2 2 8 2 25 25 27 Ca 23 30 31 32 4 w Programming the Remote Setup Code Tables TV Manufacturer Brand AMARK ADMIRAL AKAT AMPRO ANAM AOC CANDLE CAPEHART CENTRONIC CITIZEN Setup Code Number 112 072 001 073 043 001 001 058 043 001 043 004 043 143 054 143 001 043 004 004 177 043 062 024 001 007 028 081 161 055 058 003 003 051 004 101 055 143 103 143 004 057 043 005 008 106 009 110 007 010 056 112 004 004 143 111 028 034 112 011 080 101 114 043 056 113 012 34 104 143 127 047 073 119 023 108 143 048 074 127 075 112 051 091 143 143 118 121 096 143 151 153 154 155 130 144 155 160 161 158 163 Setup Code Tables TV Continued Manufa
19. 8 YAMAHA 009 Programming the Remote 40 Setup Code Tables CABLE Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number Remote Control M odd PIONEER 001 BR 200 AMERICAST 005 JERROLD 006 RT J22 CFT2200 JERROLD 007 RT J550C PIONEER 002 BR 95 PIONEER 003 RT P81 82 SCIENTIFIC ATLANTIC 004 RT S6X USV86 TOCOM 010 RT T7 T8 ZENITH 008 MN2500 ZENITH 009 RT ZPW Setup Code Tables SAT Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number GE 001 ALPHASTAR 007 ECHOSTAR 006 HITACHI 001 012 HUGHES 003 PANASONIC 013 PRIMESTAR 002 PRIMESTAR 005 RCA 001 SONY 004 TOSHIBA 008 UNIDEN 009 010 Troubleshooting Guide 41 Troubleshooting Guide SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION No front panel lights when power No AC Power Make certain AC power cord is plugged into switch is pressed a live outlet Check to see if outlet is switch controlled Display lights but no sound Intermittent input connections Make certain that all input and speaker connections or picture are secure Mute ison Press Mute button Volume control is down Tum up volume control No sound from any speaker Amplifieris in protection mode Check speaker wire connections Light around power switch is red due to possible short at receiver and speaker ends for shorts Amplifieris in protection mode Contact your local Harman Kardon service depot due to internal problems No sound from surround or Incorrect surround mode Select a mode other than Stereo center speakers Input is mona
20. BET Speaker Channel Dig Select Delay O Gg LA HI H2 MENR St m PO RW Ca C0 OU Cu CIL ID IL TINNO OODGTA OOPOLGC DOISTAEO HALI kno A A E w PME A Dn ka EE B El Main Power Switch Bi System Power Control EJ Power Indicator E Headphone Jack H Bass Control Treble Control Balance Control E Video 3 Inputs EJ T Mon Selector CD DVD Input Video Input Selectors H Hd i El ii EEE A A E 6 Channel Direct Selector F5 Mute IE AM FM B3 Volume Control fH Tuning Button Delay f Preset Scan Preset Stations Selector E Tune Mode Dolby Digital Selector Bi Dolby Pro Logic Selector Bj Dolby 3 Stereo Selector FA Analog Surround Mode Selectors PA Test Tone PA Surround Off E Digital Input Selector B9 Set Button EM Channel Select Speaker Select Button KA Selector Buttons EE Information Display EE Remote Sensor Window EX Main Power Switch Press this button to apply power to the AVR45 When the switch is pressed in the unit is placed in a Standby mode as indicated by the amber LED FE sur rounding 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 press this switch until it pops out from the front panel so that the word OFF may be read at the top of the switch NOTE In normal operation this switch is left in the ON position EJ Sy
21. Harman Kardon NRA 5 Audio Video Receiver R cepteur Audio Video Owner s Manual Manuel de Utilisateur harman kardon Owners Manual AVR45 Audio Video Receiver Table of Contents DOC O de cn du 1 Safety Information 2 3 Front Panel Controls 4 6 Front Panel Information Display 7 8 Rear Panel Connections 9 10 Remote Control Functions 11 13 Installation and Connections 14 15 System Configuration 16 21 Dooa Anika ae PA NAAN interne 22 27 Source Selection 22 Surround Mode Selection 22 24 Surrond Mode Chart 23 Digital Audio Playback 24 26 Tuner Operation 26 Tape Recording 26 27 Output Level Trim Adjustment 27 Six Channel Direct Input 27 Programming the Remote 28 40 Direct Code Entry 28 Auto Search Method 28 29 Code Readout 29 Programmed Device Functions 29 30 Macro Programming 30 31 Volume Punch Through 31 Re Assigning Device Control Selectors 31 Pdo MIS 30080
22. VD player HDTV receiver LV player or CD player to this jack The signal may be either a Dolby Digital AC 3 signal or a standard PCM digital source A Remote IR In If the AVR45 s front panel IR sensor is blocked due to cabinet doors or other obstructions an external IR sensor may be used Connect the output of the sensor to this jack Remote IR Out This connection permits the IR sensor in the receiver to serve other remote controlled devices Connect this jack to the IR IN jack on Harman Kardon or other compatible equipment Tape Monitor In Connect these jacks to the PLAY OUT jacks of an audio recorder Tape Monitor Out Connect these jacks to the RECORD INPUT jacks of an audio recorder 10 11 12 13 14 15 Remote Control Functions AVR 45 harman kardon GA cp Gare aux GT DD er EE DISPLAY DISC A MENU MULTI a SPKR VE YAN EXIT DISC v PREV CH mm CC C1 CO DWN TUNING UP DVD viz lt gt gt DWN PRESET UP sc wos gt MO O OD ENTER SLEEP TVWCR 10 DIRECT mem runm Cor M2 M3 M4 11 27 26 25 24 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 G AVR Selector Device Control Selectors Power Button Mute Test Display Multiroom A Y Buttons lt Channel Button Set Button Night Mode Sour
23. akers in your particular installation Don t be afraid to move things around until the system sounds correct Optimize your speakers so that pans across the front of 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 4 Left Front Speaker Right Front Speaker A Front Channel Speaker Install
24. al recessed position Next press and hold the AM FM ff and the Dolby Pro Logic fy buttons while pushing the Master Power Switch Gl in to turn the unit back on Note that once you have cleared the memory in this manner it is necessary to re establish all system configuration settings and tuner presets If the system is still operating incorrectly there may have been an electronic discharge or severe AC line interference that has corrupted the memory or microprocessor If these steps do not solve the problem consult an authorized Harman Kardon service depot The AVR45 is equipped with a powerful remote control that will control not only the receiver s functions but also most CD players and cassette decks manufactured by Harman Kardon For increased flexi bility the remote also contains the codes for most popular brands of audio and video equipment including CD players cassette decks TV sets cable boxes VCRs satellite receivers and other home theater equipment Once the AVR45 s remote is programmed with the codes for the pro ducts you own itis possible to eliminate most other remotes and replace them with the convenience of a single backlit universal remote control Programming the Remote As shipped from the factory the remote is fully programmed for all AVR45 func tions as well as those of most Harman Kardon CD changers CD players and cas sette decks In addition by following one of the methods below you m
25. ation with Direct View TV Sets or Rear Screen Projectors Optional Rear Wall Mounting B The distance between the left and right speakers should be equal to the distance from the seating position to the viewing screen You may also experiment with placing the left and right speakers slightly forward of the center speaker 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 AVR45 s bass management system for the type of speakers used in your system the calibration of the output levels and the delay times used by the sur round sound processor Before proceeding further thisis a good time to review the installation section of the manual to make certain that all connections are properly made You are now ready to power up the AVR45 to begin these final adjustments 1 Plug the Power Cable to an unswitched AC outlet 2 Press the Main Power Switch El 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 E will tum amber indicating that the unit is in the Standby mode 3 Install the four supplied AAA batteries in the remote as shown Be certain to observe the and polarity indicators shown in the bottom of the battery compartment System Configuration 17 4 Tum the AVR45 on either by pressing the S
26. axial Digital inputs See pages 22 25 for more information on digital audio B9 Set Button When making choices during the setup and con figuration process press this button to enter the desired setting as shown in the Information Display EE into the AVR45 s memory See pages 17 24 for more information on setup and configuration KI Channel Select Press this button to begin the process of selecting and configuring the AVR45 s output channels See pages 17 24 for more information on setup and configuration kil Speaker Select Button Press this button to begin the process of selecting the speaker positions that are used in your listening room See pages 17 24 for more information on setup and configuration KA Selector Buttons When you are establishing the AVR45 s configura tion settings use these buttons to select between the choices avail able as shown in the Information Display EH EH Information Display This display delivers messages and status indications to help you operate the receiver See page 7 for a complete explanation of the Information Display EE Remote Sensor Window The sensor behind this window receives infrared signals from the remote con trol Aim the remote at this area and do not block or cover it unless an external remote sensor is installed Front Panel Information Display EI NH AO OO NM M SLEEP TUNED MONO STEREO AUTO MEMORY PRESET w NA AI NA NA NA AN NA M
27. ay program the remote to operate a wide range of devices from other manufacturers Direct Code Entry This method is the easiest way to program your remote to work with different products 1 Us 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 unit you wish to program into the AVR45 remote Programming the Remote 28 3 Press and hold both the Device Control Selector for the type of product to be entered e g VCR TV and the Mute button at the same time Hold both buttons until the red light under the button stays lit Note that the next step must take place while the red light is on andit must begin within 20 seconds after the light illuminates 4 Point the AVR45 s remote towards the unit to be programmed and enter the first three digit code number using the Numeric buttons Ifthe unit tums off the correct code has been entered Press the Device Control Selector again and note that the red light will flash twice to confirm the entry before going dark 5 If the device to be programmed in does NOT tum off continue to enter the three digit code numbers until the equipment tums off At this point the correct code has been entered Press the Device Control Selector O again and note that the red
28. ce Selectors Numeric Keys Direct Enter Memory Button D Info Button Light Button Tuner Mode Clear Button D Preset Up Down Tuning Up Down Transport Controls Delay Prev Ch P Digital Button Speaker Configuration Surround Mode Selector Volume Sleep Button IMPORTANT NOTE The AVR45 s remote may be programmed to con trol up to eight devices including the AVR45 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 In addition the AVR45 s remote is shipped from the factory to operate the AVR45 and Harman Kardon CD players and cassette decks The remote is also capable of operating a wide variety of other products using the control codes that are part of the remote Before using the remote with other products follow the instruc tions on pages 28 29 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 AVR45 See pages 28 31 for infor mation about alternate functions for the remote s buttons AVR Selector Press this button to use the remote control for operation of the AVR45 Note that the button wil
29. cted to their appropriate inputs on the AVR45 rear panel e g connect the analog stereo audio output from a DVD to the DvD inputs on the rear panel when you connect the digital outputs When playing back a digital source first select the input using the remote or front panel controls as outlined above Next select the digital source by pressing the appropriate Digital Input button EH and then using the A W buttons on the remote or the Selector buttons K on the front panel to choose either COAXIAL or OPTICAL asit appears in the Main Information Display BJ Press the Set button FX to enter the desired choice When the digital source is playing the AVR45 will automatically detect if itis a multichannel Dolby Digital source or a conventional PCM signal which is the standard output from CD players An indicator will light in the Information Display to confirm the digi tal signal is AC 3 E or PCM EE andif the source is OPTICAL or COAX 4 When an AC 3 source is playing the AVR45 will automatically switch to the Dolby Digital surround mode Itisimpor tant to note however that not all AC 3 sources are encoded with the full comple ment of five channels plus LFE When a digital source is playing the Main Information Display ES will change to show the input source and digital type OPTICAL or COAX When a source with Dolby Digital encoding is playing the input source name will appear in the Information Display
30. cturer Brand JCPENNY JENSEN NM KENWOOD KLOSS KIV LODGENET LOGIK LUKMAN IX MAGNAVOX MARANTZ MATSUI MEMOREX MEIZ MGA MINERA MITSUBISHI MIC NAD NEC NIKEI ONKING ONWA OPTONICA PANASONIC PHILCO PHILIPS PIONEER PORTLAND PROSCAN PROTON QUASAR RADIO SHACK RCA Programming the Remote Setup Code Number 004 008 024 013 034 001 002 043 072 072 004 007 001 001 164 004 088 001 088 004 001 015 001 043 043 043 019 034 001 038 070 070 059 143 154 015 003 164 052 004 007 072 004 024 024 040 062 025 019 024 081 056 003 003 018 143 160 058 080 004 004 023 161 143 019 004 047 023 030 083 081 022 042 042 101 040 164 024 005 025 167 171 127 024 065 160 059 109 056 056 038 135 173 143 056 35 101 164 060 146 130 059 059 176 065 143 061 134 060 093 074 160 063 064 063 064 164 144 152 127 127 156 164 143 160 164 161 Setup Code Tables TV Continued Manufacturer Brand SOUNDESIGN SPECTRICON SSS SUPRE MACY SYDANIA SYMPHONICS TANDY TATUNG TECHNICS TECHWOOD TENIKA TELERENT TERA TMK TOSHIBA TOTEMSION UNIVERSAL VIDEO CONCEPTS VIDIKRON VIDTECH WARDS YAMAHA YORK YUPITERU ZENITH ZONDA Programming the Remote Setup Code Number 007 019 047 072 169 001 004 004 101 007 020 028 007 014 058 127
31. d pressing these buttons will tune sta tions in single step increments See page 26 for more information Transport Controls These con trols do not control any functions of the AVR45 but they are used exten sively when operating a wide variety of CD players cassette decks and VCRs See page 28 for information on programming the remote to utilize these buttons Delay Prev Ch Press this but ton to begin the process for setting the delay times used by the AVR45 when processing surround sound After pressing this button the delay times are entered by pressing the Set button and then using the A Y buttons to change the set ting Press the Set button again to complete the process See page 20 for more information P Digital Button This button is used to select the type of digital input used with any one of the input sources connected to the AVR45 After press ing this button use the A buttons to make your selection between OPTICAL A or COAXIAL d digital Press the Set button to enter your choice See page 24 for more information Speaker Configuration Press this button to begin the process of configuring the AVR45 s Bass Management System for use with the type of speakers used in your system Once the button has been pressed use the A Y buttons to select the channel you wish to set up Press the Set button and then select another channel to configure When all adjustments hav
32. d channel sounds To resynchronize the front and surround channels follow these steps 1 Measure the distance from the listening viewing position to the front speakers 2 Measure the distance from the listening viewing position to the surround speakers 3 Subtract the distance to the surround speakers from the distance to the front speakers System Configuration 20 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 The Dolby Digital mode also provides a separate setting for the center channel delay mode since the discrete nature of Dolby Digital signals makes the location of the center channel speaker more critical To calculate the delay for the center channel measure the distance from the preferred listening position in the center of the room to both the center channel speaker and ei
33. d Connections System Installation After unpacking the unit and placing it on a solid surface capable of supporting its weight you will need to make the connections to your audio and video equipment These steps need to be done only when the receiver is first installed or when a change is made to the input source equipment Audio Equipment Connections Werecommend that you use high quality interconnect cables when making connec tions to source equipment and recorders to preserve the quality of the signals When making connections to audio source equipment or speakers it is always a good practice to unplug the unit from the AC wall outlet This prevents any pos sibility of accidentally sending audio or transient signals to the speakers that may damage them 1 Connect the analog output of a CD player to the CD inputs NOTE When the CD player has both fixed and variable audio outputs it is best to use the fixed output unless you find that theinput to the receiveris 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 AVR45 14 3 Connect the output of any digital sources to be used to the appropriate connections on the AVR45 rear panel Note that the Optical and Coaxial digital inputs may be used with
34. d using this procedure To adjust the output levels using pro gram material first set the reference volume for the front left right channels using the Volume Control PA If you wish to vary the difference between the left and right channels use the Balance Control Ed Once the reference level has been set press the Channel Select button EM and note that FRONT L LEV will appear in the Main Information Display 3 To change the level first press the Set button BX and then use the Selector buttons or the A V buttons to raise or lower the level DO NOT use the volume control as this will alter the reference setting Once the change has been made press the Set button FE and then press the Selector buttons FB orthe A w buttons to select the next output channel location that you wish to adjust To adjust the subwoofer level press the Operation 27 Selector buttons FB orthe A V buttons until S WOOFER LEV appears in the Main Information Display Kj Press the Set button when the name of the desired channel appears in the Main Information Display BJ and follow the instructions shown above to adjust the level Repeat the procedure as needed until all channels requiring adjustment have been set When all adjustments have been made the AVR45 will retum to nor mal operation when no adjustments are made for five seconds Six Channel Direct Input The AVR45 is equipped for future expansion through
35. do not know the polarity of your speaker ask your dealer for advice before proceeding or consult the speaker s manufacturer 7 Connections to a subwoofer are made via a line level audio connection from the Subwoofer Output to the line level input of a subwoofer with a built in amplifier If a passive subwoofer is used the connection first goes to a power amplifier which will be connected to one or more subwoofer speakers Video Equipment Connections Video equipment is connected in a fashion similar to audio components Again the use of high quality interconnect cables is recommended to preserve signal quality 1 Connect a VCR s audio and video Play Out jacks to the Video 1 In jacks on therear panel The audio and Record In jacks on the VCR should be connected to the Video 1 Out jacks on the AVR45 2 Connect the audio and video outputs of a satellite receiver cable TV converter or television set or any other video source to the Video 2 In jacks 3 Connect the audio and video outputs of a DVD or laser disc player to the DVD jacks 4 Connect the TV Monitor Out jacks on the receiver to the video input of your television monitor or video projector 15 System and Power Connections The AVR45 is designed for flexible use with extemal control components and power amplifiers These connections are easy to make during an initial installa tion or at a later date should you choose to upgrade your sy
36. e Information Display EY Press the Mute button FA again to retum to normal operation For private listening plug the 1 4 stereo phone plug from a pair of stereo headphones into the front panel Headphone jack El When a Video Input sourceis 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 AVR45 Make certain that your TVis set to the proper input to viewthe signal To program the AVR45 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 sequence 90 80 70 60 50 40 min min min min min min 30 20 7 10 5 gt 1 min min min min min OFF 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 information display retums to normal brightness and the Sleep indicator numbers disappear Surround Mode Selection One of the most important features of the AVR45 is its ability to reproduce a full multichannel surround sound field from Dolby Digital sources analog matrix surround encoded programs and stan dard stereo programs In al
37. e been completed press the Set button twice to exit the settings and return to normal operation See page 17 for more information Surround Mode Selector Press this button to begin the process of changing the surround mode After the button has been pressed use the A V buttons to select the desired surround mode See page 24 for more information Note that this button is also used to tune channels when the TV is selected using the Device Control Selector When the AVR45 remote is being pro grammed for the codes of another device this button is also used in the Auto Search process See page 28 for more information on programming the AVR45 remote Volume Press these buttons to raise or lower the system volume Sleep Button Press this button to place the unit in the Sleep mode After the time shown in the display the AVR45 will automatically go into the Standby mode Each press of the button changes the time until turn off in the following order 90 80 70 60 50 40 min min min min min min 30 gt 2003 10 03 5 OFF min min min min min Note that this button is also used to change channels on your TV when the TV is selected using the Device Control Selector When the AVR45 remote is being pro grammed for the codes of another device this button is also used in the Auto Search process See page 28 for more information on programming the AVR45 remote Installation an
38. e delay time by pressing the A Y buttons on the remote or the Selector buttons gq on the front panel until the delay time figure cal culated using the formula entered above appears in the display 5 If no adjustment is needed for the center channel delay press the Set button By to enter the setting into the AVR45 s memory If the calculations outlined above for the center channel delay require an adjustment proceed with the following steps 6 Select a digital input by pressing the Digital button FE Press the A V buttons on the remote or the Selector buttonsgg on the front panel until either COAX or OPTICAL appearin the Main Information Display 3 Note that for this adjustment either input may be selected System Configuration 7 Press the Set button PB 8 Select the Dolby Digital mode either by pressing the front panel Dolby Digital Selector fE or by pressing the Surround Mode Selector on the remote and then pressing the A Y buttons on the remote until DOLBY AC 3 appears in the Main Information Display 9 Ignore any NO DATA message that may appear 9 Press the Delay button Fi on the remote or front panel The words S DELAY TIME appearsin the Main Information Display IJ 10 Press the amp V buttons on the remote once so that C DELAY TIME appears in the Main Information Display Kj 11 Press the Set button W 12 Press the a v buttons on the remote until the desired d
39. eable impact on the quality of sound reproduced No matter which type or brand of speakers is used the same model or brand of speaker should be used for the front left center and right speakers This creates a seamless front soundstage and elimi nates the possibility of distracting sonic disturbances that occur when a sound moves across mismatched front channel speakers Speaker Placement Depending on the type of center channel speaker in use and your viewing device place the center speaker directly above or below your TVor in the center behind a perforated front projection screen Once the center channel speaker is installed position the left and right front speakers so that they are as far away from one another as the center channel speaker is from the preferred listening position Ideally the front channel speakers should be placed so that their tweeters are no more than 24 off center from the tweeter in the center channel speaker Depending on the specifics of your room acoustics and the type of speakers in use you may find that imaging is improved by moving the front left and right speak ers Slightly forward of the center channel System Configuration 16 speaker If possible adjust all front loudspeakers so that they are aimed at ear height when you are seated in the listening position Using these guidelines you ll find that it takes some experimentation to find the correct location for the front spe
40. el Thetuner will run through the list of preset stations stopping for five seconds at each one Press the button again to stop thescan at your desired station Tape Recording In normal operation the audio or video source selected for listening through the AVR45 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 amp 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 T Mon Selector El D Note that a red LED will illuminate in the front panel above the T Mon Selector E 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 Dolby Digital programs 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 ARS is established using the Test Tone asoutlined on page 19 In some cases however it may be desirable to adjust the output levels using program material such asa test disc or a selection you are familiar with Additionally the output level for the subwoofer may only be adjuste
41. elay time for the center channel appears in the display 13 Press the Set button to enter the setting into the AVR45 s memory Congratulations You have now completed the setup adjustment and calibration of the A R45 You are now ready to enjoy the finest in music and home theater listening Basic Operation Onceyou have completed the setup and configuration of your new receiver itis simple to operate and enjoy The follow ing instructions will provide the steps needed to enjoy the AVR45 e When using the AVR45 for the first time it is necessary to press the Main Power button EI on the front panel to tum the unit on This places the unitin a standby mode as indicated by the amber color of the Power Indicator EJ Once the unit is in standby you may begin a listening session by pressing the System Power Control F1 on the front panel or the Power button on the remote Note that the Power Indicator EJ will tum green This will tum the unit on and return it to the input source that was last used The unit may also be tumed on from standby by pressing any of the Source Selector buttons on theremote or front pnd E D On KA E E To tum the unit off at the end of a listen ing session simply press the System Power Control pj on the front panel or the Power button on the remote Power to any equipment plugged into the rear panel Switched AC Outlet will be shut off and the Power Indicator EJ will turn amber When t
42. ent to the subwoofer output only Note that if you choose this option and there is no subwoofer connected you will not hear any low frequency sounds from the center channel speaker When CEN SP LARGE is selected a full range output will be sent to the center speaker output and NO center channel signal will be sent to the subwoofer output System Configuration 18 When CEN SP NONE is selected no signals will be sent to the center channel output The receiver will operate in a phantom center channel mode and center channel information will be sent to the left and right front channel outputs 7 When you have completed your selection for the center channel press the Set button and then press the A buttons on the remote or the Selector buttonsky on the front panel to change the display to SUR SPEAKER 8 Press the Set button py again and then use the a V buttons on the remote or the Selector buttonsgg on the front panel to select the option that best describes your system based on the speaker definitions shown above When SUR SP SMALL is selected low frequency surround channel sounds will be sent to the subwoofer output only Note that if you choose this option and there is no subwoofer connected you will not hear any low frequency sounds from the surround speaker When SUR SP LARGE isselected a full range output will be sent to the surround channel outputs and NO surround channel sig
43. esentations 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 DELAY TIME RANGE Center 0 ms 5 ms Surround 0 ms 15 ms DOLBY PRO LOGIC Dolby Pro Logic is the standard mode for analog surround sound decoding It uses information encoded in a two channel stereo recording to produce four distinct 15ms 30ms Initial Setting 20 ms channels Left Center Right and Surround Use this mode for accurate reproduction of programs bearing the Dolby Surround DTS Stereo UltraStereo or other Surround logos Surround encoded programs include videocassette DVD and LD movies TVand cable programs radio programs and audio CDs Dolby Pro Logic processing may also be used to provide a pleasing surround effect with some stereophonic source material that does not carry surround encoding 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 is normally sent to the rear channel surround speakers is carefully mixed in with the front left and right channels for increased realism Use this mode when you havea center channel speaker but no surround speakers THEATER Theater Surround processing uses matrix surround decoding to simulate a standard
44. he remote is used to tum the unit off itis actually placing the system in a standby mode as indicated by the amber color of the Power Indicator El When you will be away from home for an extended period of time it is always a good idea to completely turn the Operation 22 unit off using the front panel Main Power Switch El Note that all preset memories are lost if the unit is left turned off with the Main Power Switch EX for more than two weeks Source Selection To select a source at any time press any of the Source Selector buttons on the remote or front panel El 12 1 KU The front pand Video 3 Inputs E may be used to connect a device such as a video game or camcorder to your home entertainment system on a temporary basis When an audio source is selected the last video input used remains routed to the Video Outputs 1 and TV Monitor Output This permits simultaneous viewing and listening to different sources During a listening session you may wish to adjust the Bass Fi and Treble Gi controls to suit your listening tastes Adjust the volume to a comfortable level using the front panel Volume Control F3 or remote Volume Up Down buttons To temporarily silence all speaker outputs press the Mute button H This will cut the output to all speakers but it will not effect any recording or dubbing that may be in progress When the system is muted the MUTE indicator EY will light in th
45. hese jacks press the Vid 3 Input Selector jp EJ T Mon Selector Press this button to select the device connect ed to the Tape Monitor jacks as the listening source The previously selected source will continue to show in the Information Display EH and the red LED above the button will illuminate to remind you that you are listening to the tape monitor output I CD Press this button to select the device connected to the CD Input jacks as the listening source fil DVD Input Press this button to select the device connected to the DVD Play jacks as the listening and viewing source Video Input Selectors Press one of these buttons to select a source connected to the rear panel Audio Video inputs or the front panel Audio Video input Fi E 6 Channel Direct Selector Press this button to select the output of an optional external 6 channel decoder connected to the 6 Ch Direct inputs as the listening source fj AM FM Press this button to select the tuner as the AVR45 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 IH Tuning Button Press the left side of the button to tune lower frequency stations and the right side of the button to tune higher frequency stations When a station with a strong signal is reached the TUNED indicator G will illuminate in the Information Display EH IA Preset Scan Press this button t
46. i NA NA MA bn KANI KANI ON ON ON UN ON UN JAN AN AN AN GO DO DIGITAL DU PROLOGIC DO 3 STEREO HALL1 HALL2 THEATER NIGHT GH Dj F H A a d K FA Mute E AC 3 Indicator Auto Ej Bypass II PCM Indicator Ld Stereo Indicator Analog Analog Surround Mode Indicators e Mono Indicator B Dolby Digital Indicator Night Indicator G Tuned Indicator EB Optical Source Preset Number E Main Information Display Ej Analog Dolby Surround Mode Indicators M Preset Indicator Sleep Indicator d Coax Source IN Memory Front Panel Information Display EX Mute This indicator illuminates to remind you that the AVR45 s out put has been silenced by pressing the Mute button Bj Press the Mute button again to return to the previously selected output level E Bypass This indicator illumi nates when the surround processing has been disabled by pressing the Surround Off button RE When this indicator is lit the AVR45 will play tra ditional stereo sound using the front left and front right speakers only Analog This indicator illuminates when an analog input source is in use P Dolby Digital Indicator This indicator illuminates when a Dolby Digital source is being played HE Optical Source This indicator illuminates when a digital source is in use via a connection to the Optical Digital input a Analog Dolby Surround Mode Indicators These indicators illumi nate when one of the analog
47. ion TIM Rise Time Slew Rate 55dB 8Hz 80kHz 35 Amps Unmeasurable 16 usec 40V usec FM Tuner Section Frequency Range 87 5 108MHz Usable Sensitivity THF 1 3 uV 13 2dBf Signal to Noise Ratio Mono Stereo 70 68dB Distortion Mono Stereo 0 3 0 5 Stereo Separation AQdB 1kHz Selectivity 400kHz 65dB Image Rejection 80dB IF Rejection 90dB Tuner Output Level 1kHz 75kHz Dev 500mV AM Tuner Section Frequency Range 520 1710kHz Signal to Noise Ratio 45dB Usable Sensitivity Loop 500nV Distortion 1kHz 50 Mod 0 8 Selectivity 10kHz 30dB Video Section Video Format NTSC Input Level Impedance 1Vp p 75 ohms Output Level Impedance 1Vp p 75 ohms Video Frequency Response 10Hz 8MHz 3dB General Power Requirement AC 120V 60Hz Power Consumption 72M idle 332W maximum 2 channels driven Dimension Max Width 17 3 inches 440mm Height 6 5 inches 165mm Depth 17 1 inches 435mm Weight 291lbs 13 2 kg Depth measurement includes knobs buttons and terminal connections Height measurement includes feet and chassis Al features and specifications are subject to change without notice Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic and the Double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Confidential Unpublished Works 1992 1997 Dolby Laboratories Inc All rights reserved tDTSis a trademark of Digital Theater Systems tt UltraStereo is a trademark of UltraStereo Corp Notes
48. l briefly turn red after it has been pressed to confirm your selection Device Control Selectors Press one of these buttons to use the remote to control the functions of another audio video device Note that the button will briefly turn red after it has been pressed to confirm your selection See pages 28 29 for information on programming the AVR45 s remote to operate these devices Power Button Press this button to turn the currently selected device on or off Remote Control Functions 12 Mute Press this button to momentarily silence the AVR45 or TV set being controlled depending on which device has been selected When the AVR45 remote is being pro grammed to operate another device this button is pressed with the Device Control Selector button to begin the programming process See page 28 for more information on programming the remote Test Press this button to begin the sequence used to calibrate the AVR45 s output levels See page 19 for more information on calibrating the AVR45 Display Multiroom Button This button does not function with the AVR45 but it is available for use with other devices A V Buttons These are multi purpose buttons They will be used most frequently to select a surround mode To change the surround mode first press the SURR CH button Next press these buttons to scroll up or down through the list of surround modes that appear in the Information Disp
49. l Selector will blink once 3 Enter up to eight macro steps by pressing the Device Control button and then the function button for each step you wish to enter To enter the Power On Off command during macro programming press the Mute button p DO NOT press the actual Power Button 4 When the eight steps have been entered press the Sleep button ED to enter the commands The red light under the Device Control Selector will blink and then tum off Example To program your TY Cable Box and the AVR45 to turn on When the Power button is pressed first press and hold the AVR and Mute buttons until the red light comes on under the AVR button Next press the Mute button to enter the Power command for the AR Press the TV Device Control Selector to select the TV mode and then press the Mute button again to select TVPower Finally press the CBL Device Control Selector followed by the Mute button to select Cable Power Press the Sleep button to enter the commands After following these steps each time you press the Power button the remote will send the Power On Off command each time the Power button is pressed To remove a macro program follow steps 1 2 and 4 above but do not follow step three For example to erase the macro just entered press the Device Control Selector and the Mute button at the same time until the red light under the Device Control Selector tums on Press the Power but
50. l a total of seven listening modes are available on the AVR45 Selection of a surround mode is based on personal taste as well as the type of pro gram source material being used For example motion pictures or TV programs bearing the logo of one of the major sur round encoding processes such as Dolby Surround DTSt Stereo or UltraStereott may be played in either the Dolby Digital Dolby Pro Logic or Movie Surround depending on the source material Surround Mode Chart MODE FEATURES DOLBY DIGITAL Operation 23 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 This mode is available only when the source material is encoded with Dolby Digital AC 3 data It provides up to five separate main audio channels and a special dedi cated Low Frequency Effects channel may obtain a list of these programs and discs from the Dolby Laboratories web site at wwwdolby com When a program is not listed as carrying intentional surround information you may find that Pro Logic or Dolby 3 Stereo modes often deliver enveloping surround pr
51. lay FH See page 24 for more information These buttons are also used to increase or decrease output levels used to lower the AVR45 s output levels when configuring the unit with either the internal test tone or and external source See pages 19 and 26 for more information They are also used to enter delay time settings after the Delay button has been pressed See page 20 for more information lt Channel Button This button is used to start the process of setting the AVR45 s output levels to an external source Once this button is pressed use the A V buttons to select the channel being adjusted then press the Set button fol lowed by the A buttons again to change the level letting See page 27 for more information Set Button This button is used to enter settings into the AVR45 s memory It is also used in the setup procedures for delay time speaker configuration and channel output level adjustment See pages 17 21 for complete information Night Mode Press this button to activate the Night mode pre venting loud playback when the digital modes are in use without altering the dynamic range of the output signal When the AVR45 remote is being pro grammed to operate other devices this button is pressed to begin a readout of a programmed code See page 28 for more information Source Selectors Press these buttons to select an input source for the AVR45 The AM FM button is al
52. many VCRs and Satellite receivers Button number 31 is the Preset Tune Down button for the AVR45 the Reverse Skip button for CD players and the Page Down button for some cable boxes Notes on Using the AVR45 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 AVR45 remote the red light under the Device Control Selector for the product being operated should flash briefly If the Device Control Selector flashes for some but not all buttons for a particular product it does NOT indicate a problem with the remote but rather that no function is programmed for the button being pushed Macro Programming The Power button may be programmed to send out a sequence of up to eight com mands when it is pushed This enables you to tum on a number of products and to have a program source tum to a favorite channel or any other command To program a macro into the Power button follow these steps 1 Press any of the Device Control Selectors and the Mute button at the same time until the red light under the Device Control Selector tums on 2 Press the Power button and note that the Device Contro
53. nals will be sent to the subwoofer output When SUR SP NONE is selected surround sound information will be split between the front left and front right outputs Note that for optimal performance when no surround speakers are in use the Dolby 3 Stereo mode should be used instead of Dolby Pro Logic 9 When you have completed your selection for the surround channel press the Set button py and then press the A V buttons on the remote or the Selector buttons gA on the front panel to change the display to S W SPEAKER 10 Press the Set button EH and then press the a w buttons on the remote or the Selector buttonska on the front panel to select the option that best describes your system Select S W SP ON ifa subwoofer is connected to your system Select S W SP OFF ifa subwooferis NOT connected to your system Note that when no subwoofer is selected low frequency sounds below 100Hz will be sent to the front left right speakers provided that the selection in step 4 above has been set to LARGE Otherwise no low frequency sounds will be heard This option is not available when the front center or surround speakers are set to SMALL 11 When all speaker selections have been made press the Set button EH to retum to normal operation Output Level Adjustment Output level adjustment is a key part of the configuration process for any sur round sound product It is particularly important for a Dolby Digital
54. nce to radio communication However there is no guarantee that harmful interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television recep tion which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the inter ference by one or more of the following measures Safety Information 3 m Reorient or relocate 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 ca
55. ndary label on the remote For example the Sleep and Surround Mode selector buttons also function as the Channel Up and Channel Down buttons when operating most TV sets VCRs or cable boxes The Channel Up Down indi cation is printed directly on the remote The same is true for standard CD player cassette deck VCR and DVD functions which followthe standard function icons printed on top of the buttons For some products however the function of a particular button does not followthe command printed on the remote In order to see which function a button 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 AVR 45 harman kardon DOO O O O 0O O w COCO OO 5 7 KEA IN 20 24 25 C2 Cs 29 31 32 C4 C5 6 N FEV Programming the Remote 30 To find out what function a particular button has for a specific device find the button number on the Function List and then look in the column for the device you are controlling For example button number 5 is the Test Tone button for the AVR45 but it is the Favorite button for
56. o automatically scan through the stations that have been programmed in the AVR45 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 26 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 26 for more information on tuner programming E Tune Mode Press this button to select the stereo or mono mode for FM tuning In the STEREO mode a Stereo indicator will illuminate in the information display and stereo reception will be provided when sta tions are transmitting stereo signals In the MONO mode the left and right signals from stereo broadcasts will be mixed together and reproduced through all channels Select MONO for better reception of weak signals E Dolby Digital Selector Press this button to select the Dolby Digital surround mode when listening to a program that carries the Dolby Digital information See pages 22 25 for more information on surround modes and digital audio Bi 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 pages 22 25 for more information on surround modes Bj Dolby 3 Stereo Selector Press this button to selec
57. olume Up button followed by the AVR Device Control Selector NOTE Should you wish to retum the remote to the original configuration after entering a Volume Punch Through you will need to repeat the steps shown above However press the same Device Control Selector in steps one and three Re Assigning Device Control Selectors Although each of the seven Device Control Selectors is normally assigned to the category of product shown on the remote itis possible to re assign one of these buttons to operate a second device of another type For example if you have two VCRs but no satellite receiver you may program the SAT button to operate a second VCR Before following the normal programming steps for either Three Digit entry or Auto Search code entry you must first re assign the button with the following steps 1 Press the Device Control Selector you wish to re assign and the Mute button 3 at the same time until the red light illuminates under the Device Control Selector 2 Press the Device Control Selector for the function you wish to program into the re assigned button 3 Enter the three digit code for the spe cific model you wish the reassigned button to operate 4 Press the same Device Control Selector pressed in Step 1 again to store the selection Example To use the SAT button to operate a second VCR first press the SAT Device Control Selector O andthe Mute button at the same time un
58. onaural mode by pressing the Tune Mode button E Set the tuner for mono listening to cut noise and improve the quality of distant stereo signals G Tuned Indicator This indicator illuminates when a station is being received with sufficient signal strength to allow for acceptable listening quality F Main Information Display This display shows messages relating to the status input source surround mode tuner volume level or other aspects of unit s operation Sleep Indicator This indicator is illuminated when the Sleep function is in use The number that appears above the indicator is the number of minutes remaining before the AVR45 will return to the Standby mode OB 2 APP Rear Panel Connections 9 UG 6 0 Q FRONT BEOOR TO lik PRE OUT R OO 000 RIGHT LEFT CENTER SPEAKERS 8 Ohms SPEAKER 8 Ohm MODEL NO AVR 45 HARMAN KARDON NORTHRIDGE CALIFORNIA USA lr 120v 60 j MADEIN CHINA AC OUTLETS 120V 50H2 TOTAL 150W MAX UNSWITCHED TOTAL 100W MAX T1 LH SWITCHED TOTAL 50W MAX SURROUND OO OO RIGHT LEFT SERIAL NO SPEAKERS 8 Ohms aa i a WE 816 6 0 6 6 0 AM Antenna FM Antenna Video 1 Inputs Video 1 Outputs 6 Channel Direct Inputs
59. r or the Sleep button D This will send out a series of codes from the remote s built in data base with each flash of the red light under the Device Control Selector indicating that a code has been sent When the device to be programmed tums off IMMEDIATELY release the Surround Mode 0r Sleep button 4 Press the Device Control Selector again and note that the 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 that not only the Power control works but the volume channel and transport controls as appropriate If all functions do not work properly you may need to Auto Search for a different code or enter a code via the Direct Code Entry method Code Readout When the code has been entered using the Auto Search method it is always a good idea to find out the exact code so that it may be easily reentered if necessary You may also read the codes to verify which device has been programmed to a specific Control Selector button 1 Press and hold both the Device Control Selector for the type of product to be entered e g VCR TV and the Mute button at the same time Hold both buttons until the red light under the button stays lit Note that the next step must take place while the red light i
60. r disc to determine which type of audio has been recorded on the disc The AVR45 will automatically sense the type of digital surrround encoding used on an AC 3 program source and adjust to accommodate it 4 When a Dolby Digital source is playing you may not select any of the analog surround modes 5 It is not possible to record the output of a Dolby Digital program PCM Audio Playback PCM Pulse Code Modulation is the non compressed digital audio system used for compact discs and non AC 3 laser discs The digital circuits in the AVR45 are capable of high quality digital to analog decoding and they may be connected directly to the digital audio output of your CD or IV player Connections should be made to the AC 3 PCM Optical or Coaxial inputs on the rear panel using whichever input is not occupied by an AC 3 source such as a DVD player To listen to a PCM digital source first select the input for the desired source e g CD Next press the Digital button F3 and then using the a v buttons on theremoteor the Selector buttons gy on the front panel until the desired choice of either COAXIAL or OPTICAL asit appears in the Main Information Display FH Press the Set button to enter the desired choice When a PCM source is playing the PCM indicator will light and the Main Information Display will show the input source and the digital type During PCM playback you may select any surround mode except Dolby
61. receiver such as the AVR45 as correct outputs will ensure that you hear sound tracks in their proper place with the proper intensity IMPORTANT NOTE Many listeners are often confused about the operation of the surround channels While some assume that sound should always be coming from each speaker most of the time there will 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 Artificially increasing the volume to the rear speakers may destroy theillusion of an enveloping sound field that duplicates the way you hear sound in a movie theater or concert hall Before beginning the adjustment process make certain that all speaker connections have been properly made The system volume should be set to the level that you will use during a typical listening session Finally make certain that the Balance Control d is set to the center 12 o dock position System Configuration 19 To adjust and calibrate the output levels follow these steps For accurate calibration it is a good idea to make these adjustments from the location in your room thatis your favorite listening position 1 Put the AVR45 in the Dolby Pro Logic mode by
62. receivers ever offered by Harman Kardon m On Board Dolby Digital Decoding m Coax and Optical Digital Inputs m Five Analog Surround Modes m Pre Programmed Learning Remote Control With Backlit Buttons 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 Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR45 has been designed for use with 120 volt AC current Connection to a linevoltage other than that for which it isintended can create a safety and fire hazard and may damage the unit If you have any questions about the volt age requirements for your specific model or about the line voltage in your area contact your selling dealer before plug ging the unit into a wall outlet Do Not Use Fxtension 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
63. 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 AVR45 and speaker We also recommend that the length of cable used to connect speaker pairs be identical For example use the same length piece of cable to connect the front left and front right or surround left and surround right speakers even if the speakers are a different distance from the AVR45 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
64. rton 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 packaging materials please note that the carton and other sections of the shipping protec tion are recyclable Please respect the environment and discard those materials at a local recycling center Typographic Conventions In order to help you use this manual with the remote control front panel controls and rear panel connections certain conventions have been used EXAMPLE bold type indicates a specific remote control or front panel button or rear panel connection jack EXAMPLE OCR type indicates a message that is visible on the front panel information display EXAMPLE bold type indicates a lit indicator in the front panel information display El number in a square indicates a specific front panel control number in an oval indicates a button or indicator on the remote number in a circle indicates a rear panel connection FN letter in a square indicates an indicator in the front panel display harman kardon AR45 Front Panel Controls 4 Volume mp3 ia se wo MOO SED MO MEMORY
65. s on and it must begin within 20 seconds after the light illuminates Programming the Remote 29 2 Press the Night button q The red light under the Device Control Selector will blinkina 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 fol lowed by a one second pause followed by ten blinks indicates that the code has been set to 160 For future reference enter the Setup Codes for the equipment in your system here D TAPE AUK SAT TV VCR CBL Programmed Device Functions Once the AVR45 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 AVR45 to the addi tional product When you press any of the Device Control Selectors it will briefly flash in red to indicate that you have changed the device being controlled When operating a device other than the AVR45 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 AVR45 Other buttons will change their function so that they corre spond to a seco
66. so used to switch between frequency bands when the tuner is in use NOTE Pressing one of these buttons selects the source only In order to control the actual source machine using the remote you must press the Device Control Selector button for the desired product Numeric Keys These buttons serve as a ten button numeric key pad to enter tuner preset positions They are also to be used to select channel numbers when TV has been selected on the remote or to select track numbers on a CD DVD or LD player depending on how the remote has been programmed NOTE The 0 button has a dual func tion It also serves as the CLEAR button for use in programming the tuner or clearing the system memory Direct Enter Press this button to select a radio station by entering its frequency using the Numeric Keys See page 26 for more information Memory Button Press this button to enter a radio station into the AVR45 s preset memory After pressing the button the MEMORY indicator M will flash and you then have five seconds to enter a present memory location using the Numeric Keys See page 26 for more information NOTE Although the word Sleep appears above this button it refers to control of devices other than the AVR45 Use the Sleep button to control the AVR45 s Sleep function Info Button This button does not function with the AVR45 but it is available for use with other devices Light Button
67. stem 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 AVR45 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 AVR45 may be used in conjunction with optional extemal decoders for digital audio systems other than the AVR45 s own built in Dolby Digital system 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 usch as DVD players or High Definition Television HDTV sets or decoders that feature built in digital sur round decoders Although
68. stem Power Control When the Main Power Switch EE is ON press this button to turn on the AVR45 press it again to turn the unit off Note that the Power Indicator surrounding the switch EI will turn green when the unit is on EJ Power Indicator This LED will illuminate in amber when the unit is in the Standby mode to signal that the unit is ready to be turned on When the unit is in operation the indicator will turn green E Headphone Jack This jack may be used to listen to the AVR45 s out put through a pair of headphones Be certain that the headphones have a standard 4 stereo phone plug EF Bass Control Turn this control to modify the low frequency output of the left right channels by as much as 10dB Set this control to a suitable position for your taste and room acoustics Front Panel Controls 5 Treble Control Turn this control to modify the high frequency output of the left right channels by as much as 10dB Set this control to a suitable position for your taste and room acoustics Balance Control Turn this control to change the relative volume for the front left right channels NOTE For proper operation of the surround modes this control should be at the midpoint or 12 o clock position EJ Video 3 Inputs These audio video inputs may be used for temporary connectiion of video games camcorders digital still cameras or portable audio products To select a source connected to t
69. t 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 AR45 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 AVR45 is a full featured A V receiver incorporating a wide variety of listening options In addition to Dolby Digital decoding Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby 3 Stereo are available for compatibility with the tens of thousands of movies and television programs encoded with analog surround information A choice of Hall and Theater modes is also available for use with both encoded sources and tradi tional 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 are avail able for the utmost flexibility Front panel A Vinputs simplify connections to video games or camcorders The AVR45 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 AVR45 is one of the finest
70. t 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 pages 22 25 for more information on surround modes Front Panel Controls 6 FA Analog Surround Mode Selectors Press one of these buttons to select the analog sur round modes These modes may be used with any analog program source to create a pleasing surround effect See pages 22 25 for more information on surround modes PA Test Tone Press this button to begin the sequence of steps used to set the AVR45 s output levels When this button is pressed a test tone will replace the currently selected listen ing source See page 19 for more information on using the test tone to set the output levels EZ 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 PA Mute Press this button to momentarily silence the speaker output of the AVR45 E3 Volume Control Turn the knob clockwise to increase volume counterclockwise to decrease the volume Delay Press this button to begin the sequence of steps required to enter delay time settings See page 20 for more information on delay times EJ Digital Input Selector When playing a source that has a digital output press this button to select between the Optical and Co
71. the use of optional extemal adapters for formats that the AVR45 may not be capable of processing When an adapter is connected to the 6 Channel Direct Inputs you may select it by pressing the 6 CH Input Selector E Note that when the 6 Channd Direct input isin use you may not select a sur round mode as the extemal decoder determines processing In addition there isno signal at the record outputs when the 6 Channel Direct input is in use Memory Backup This product is equipped with a memory backup system that preserves tuner pre sets and system configuration informa tion if the unit is accidentally unplugged or subject to a power outage This mem ory will last for approximately two weeks after which time all information must be reentered Processor Reset In the rare case where the unit s opera tion or the displays seem abnormal the cause may involve the erratic operation of the system s memory or microprocessor To correct this problem first unplug the unit from the AC wall outlet and wait at least three minutes After the pause reconnect the AC power cord and check the unit s operation If the system still malfunctions a system reset may clear the problem To clear the AVR45 s entire system memory including tuner presets output level settings deley times and speaker configuration data first turn the unit off by pressing and releasing the Master Power Switch E so that it pops out from its norm
72. ther the left or right speaker NOTE The Theater Hall 1 and Hall 2 modes use a fixed non adjustable delay time If the distances are equal no further adjustment is required and the center delay should be set to zero If the distance to the front speakers is greater than the distance to the center speaker you may wish to reposition the speakers by moving the front left right speakers closer to the listening position or the center speaker further away from thelistening position If repositioning of the speakers is not possible adjust the center delay time so that you add one millisecond of center channel delay for each foot that the distance to the center speaker lags behind the front speakers For example if the front left right speakers are each 10 feet from the listening position and the center channel speaker is 8 feet away the delay is figured as 10 8 2 suggesting an optimal center delay of 2 milliseconds To set the delay times follow these steps 1 Put the AVR45 in the Dolby Pro Logic mode by pressing the Dolby Pro Logic Selector Fi on the front panel or by pressing the Surround Mode Selector on the remote followed by the a v buttons until PRO LOGIC appears in the Main Information Display and the PRO LOGIC indicator lights 2 Press the Delay button Ex on the remote or front panel The words S DELAY TIME will appear in the Main Information Display EJ 3 Press the Set button PA 4 Adjust th
73. til the red light glows under the SAT button Press the VCR button followed by the three digit code for the specific model you wish to control Finally press the SAT button again Function List Z CO I DQ O1 amp UN Button Name Power On Off Sleep Vol UP Mute Test Tone Surr Vol Down Multiroom Speaker Night Delay Level UP Rec Pause Stop Tape Vid 1 Rev Play a Fwd Play DVD Vid 2 Tuning Down lt lt Tuning Up gt gt 6 CH Vid 3 Preset Down ta Preset Up OAM OTH WN Direct Memory FM Mode Clear Info Light Intro Scan Open Close Disk Skip Disk Skip Pause Stop Play Rev Search Fwd Search Rev Ski Eni tit Time Repeat Random Play 10 Programming the Remote Tape Record Pause Stop Rev Play Fwd Play Rew FF 32 Aux DVD Power Skip Vol Mute Skip Wol Guide Sub On Off Stop Open Close Play Search Search Pause Enter Display TV Power On Off O1 WN BE E CE TVVCR VCR Power On Off ol Rec Stop Play Pause TVVCR CBL Power On Off CH Vol Mute Fav CH Vol Guide Menu Exit Day Day Page Page OAM O1 DD EG SH Switch Info SAT Power On Off CH Vol Mute Fav CH OAM OTH DD Enter TV SAT Next Info Programming the Remote 33 Reference for Function List AVR 4
74. to make the adjustment When you release the button the circulation will resume 5 Continue to adjust the individual speakers until they all have the same volume Note that adjustments should be made with the A v buttons on the remote or the Selector buttons on the front panel only NOT the main volume controls Then press the Set button E to memorize the change If you are using a sound pressure SPL meter for precise level adjustment set the volume so that the meter reads 754B C Weighting Slow 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 27 6 When you have adjusted the outputs so that all channels have the same level press the Test Tone button on the remote or front panel to complete the adjustment 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 surroun
75. to the subwoofer amplifier input Front Connect these terminals to the front left right speakers Center Connect these terminals to the center speaker Surround Connect these terminals to the surround speakers Unswitched AC Outlet This outlet may be used to power any AC device The power will remain on at this outlet regardless of whether the AVR45 is on or off NOTE The power consumption of the device plugged into each of these outlets should not exceed 100 watts Switched AC Outlet This outlet may be used to power any device that you wish to have turn on when the unit is turned on with the System Power Control switch FA Rear Panel Connections 10 G Power Cable Connect the AC plug to a non switched AC wall output D 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 TV Monitor Video Output Connect this jack to the standard composite video input of a TV monitor or video projector to view the on screen menus and the output of any standard video source selected by the receiver s video switcher AC 3 PCM Coaxial Input Connect the coax digital output from a DVD player HDTV receiver LV player or CD player to this jack The signal may be either a Dolby Digital AC 3 signal or a standard PCM digital source AC 3 PCM Optical Input Connect the optical digital output from a D
76. ton and then press the Sleep button p The red light under the Device Control Selector will blink twice to confirm the data entry and then tum off Volume Punch Through The AVR45 s remote may be programmed to operate the Volume Control 9 from either the TVor the AR to operatein conjunction with any of the eight devices controlled by the ranote For example since the AVR45 will likely be used as the sound system for TV viewing you may wish to have the AR s volume activated although the remote is set to run the TV Fither the AR or TV volume control may be associated with any of the remote s devices To program the remote for Volume Punch Through follow these steps Programming the Remote 31 1 Press the Device Control Selector for the unit you wish to have asso ciated with the volume control and the Mute button at the same time until the red light illuminates under the Device Control Selector 2 Press the Volume Up button D 3 Press either the AVR or the TV Device Control Selector depending on which system s volume control you wish to have attached for the punch through mode Note that the red light under the Device Control Selector will blink twice and then go out to confirm the data entry Example To have the AR s vol ume control be activated even though the remote is set to control the TV first press the TV Device Control Selector and the Mute button at the same time Next press the V
77. tons until PRO LOGIC appears in the Main Information Display SI and the PRO LOGIC indicator lights 2 Press the Speaker button ky on the remote or front panel The words FRNT SPEAKER will appear in the Main Information Display EJ 3 Press the Set button PO 4 Press the A w buttons on the remote or the Selector buttonsky on the front panel until either LARGE or SMALL appears to match the type of speakers you have at the left front and right front positions as described by the definitions shown below When SMALL is selected low frequency sounds will be sent to the subwoofer output only Note that if you choose this option and there is no subwoofer connected you will not hear any low frequency sounds from the front channds When LARGE is selected a full range output will be sent to the front left and right outputs and NO low frequency signals will be sent to the subwoofer output 5 When you have completed your selection for the front channel press the Set button By and then press the a V buttons on the remote or the Selector buttonsky on the front panel to change the dis play to CEN SPEAKER 6 Press the Set button py again and use the A buttons on the remote or the Selector buttons EA on the front panel to select the option that best describes your system based on the speaker definitions shown above When CEN SP SMALL is selected low frequency center channel sounds will be s
78. uned and should be heard with clarity 5 Stations may also be tuned directly by pressing the Direct button and then pressing the Numeric Keys D that correspond to the station s frequency The desired station will automatically be tuned NOTE When the FM reception of a station is weak audio quality will be increased by switching to Mono mode by pressing the Tune Mode button E D until the STEREO indicator J goes out Preset Tuning Up to 30 stations may be stored in the AVR45 s memory for easy recall using the front panel controls or the remote To enter a station to the memory first tune the station using the steps outlined above Then 1 Press the Memory button on the remote Note that MEMORY indicator W will illuminate and flash in the Information Display 2 Within five seconds press the Numeric Keys corresponding to the location where you wish to store this station s frequency 3 Repeat the process after tuning any additional stations to be preset Recalling Preset Stations To manually select a station previously entered in the preset memory press the Numeric Keys that correspond to the desired station s memory location To manually tune through the list of stored preset stations one by one press the Preset buttons id on the front panel or remote To automatically scan through the sta tions entered in the preset memory press the Preset Scan button IA on the front pan
79. ural There isno surround information from mono sources Incorrect configuration Check speaker mode Stereo or Mono program material The surround decoder may not create center or rear channel information from non encoded programs Unit does not respond to Weak batteries in remote Change remote batteries remote commands Wrong device selected Press the AVR selector Remote sensor is obscured Make certain front panel sensor is visible to remote or connect remote sensor Intermittent buzzing in tuner Local interference Move unit or antenna away from computers fluorescent lights motors or other electrical appliances Audio Section Stereo Mode Continuous Average Power FTC Technical Specifications 65 Watts per channel 20Hz 20kHz lt 0 07 THD both channels driven into 8 ohms Five Channel Surround Mode Power Per Individual Channel Front L amp R channels 55 Watts per channel lt 0 07 THD 20Hz 20kHz into 8 ohms Center channel 55 Watts lt 0 07 THD 20Hz 20kHz into 8 ohms Surround channels 55 Watts per channel lt 0 07 THD 20Hz 20kH into 8 ohms Input Sensitivity Impedance Linear High Level Signal to Noise Ratio IHF A 200mV 47 kohms 95dB Surround System Adjacent Channel Separation Analog Decoding Pro Logic etc 40dB Dolby Digital AC 3 Frequency Response 1W 0dB 3dB High Instantaneous Current Capability HCC Transient Intermodulation Distort
80. urctions shown above for using the remote until SURR OFF appears in the Main Information Display ff When the AVR45 s surround circuits are turned off and itis in the Stereo mode the BYPASS indicator E will illuminate in the Information Display EH Operation 24 Digital Audio Playback Dolby Digital Dolby Digital also known as AC 3 is the latest advancement in surround sound technology delivering up to five full range surround channels left center right left surround and right surround plus a special dedicated Low Frequency Effects LFE channel This represents a major advancement over traditional analog surround in that each surround channel is fully discrete and capable of full bandwidth reproduction Dolby Digital is available on DVD and LV discs and it will be a part of the new high definition television HDTV system when digital broadcasting begins in 1998 Dolby Digital for the home is based on the same system used to deliver digital audio sound tracks in movie theaters enabling true cinema reproduction in your home To utilize the Dolby Digital mode you must have a digital source properly connected to the AVR45 Connect the Digital datastream outputs from DVD players HDTV receivers and CD players to the AC 3 PCM Coaxial Or Optical inputs on the rear panel In order to provide a backup signal and a source for recording the analog outputs provid ed on digital source equipment should also be conne
81. ying the appliance WARNING To REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT ATTENTION POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES INRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU AU FOND 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 equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FOC Rules The limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interfere
82. ystem Power Control Jon thefront panel or via the remote by first pressing the AVR Selector and then pressing the Power button The Power Indicator KE will tum green to confirm that the unit is on and the Information Display EF Will also light up Speaker Configuration The first few adjustments tell the AVR45 which type of speakers are in use Thisis important as it adjusts the settings that determine which speakers receive low frequency bass information For each of these settings use the LARGE setting if the speakers for a particular position are traditional full range loudspeakers that are capable of reproducing sounds below 100Hz Use the SMALL setting for smaller frequency limited satellite speakers that do not reproduce sounds below 100Hz Note that when small speakers are used a subwoofer is required to reproduce low frequency sounds Remember that the large and small descriptions do not refer to the actual physical size of the speakers but their ability to reproduce low frequency sounds If you are in doubt as to which category describes your speakers consult the specifications in the speakers owner s manual or ask your dealer With the AVR45 turned on follow these steps to configure the speakers 1 Put the AVR45 in the Dolby Pro Logic mode by pressing the Dolby Pro Logic Selector Fi on the front panel or by pressing the Surround Mode Selector on the remote followed by the a v but

Harman Kardon AVR45 User's Manual

Contents

Download Pdf Manuals

Related Search

Related Contents