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Harman Kardon AVR 430 User's Manual

1. Don t count the subwoofer or speakers that are part of a multizone system For example if you have left center right surround left and right and surround back left and right speakers for a full 7 1 system press the button twice so that the bottom line reads 7 CHANNELS as shown in Figure 10 SELECT SPKRS 7 CHANNELS A Figure 10 ec Hold the remote in front of you at arm s length being Sure not to cover the EzSet Microphone Sensor at the top of the remote and press the Set Button within five seconds to begin the EzSet calibration process At this point EzSet will take con trol of your AVR starting the test tone at the front left Speaker and automatically adjusting the output level so that it is correct During the adjustment the on screen display and the Lower Display Line FA will display the speaker position on the left side of the display and the offset from reference level on the right side of the display As the levels are adjusted the speaker position and a level indication will appear in the bottom line of the remote s LCD display Figure 11 EzS85er CHANNELS S SPEAKER 1 8dB Figure 11 The channel position being adjusted will flash in the Speaker Channel Input Indicators ff If the test noise is heard from a channel other than the one shown in the indicator there is an error in the Speaker connections If this is the case press the Test Button P TWICE to stop the adjustment Then tum
2. In the factory default settings the AVR remote is programmed so that the commands transmitted correspond to the device selected by pressing one of the Input Selectors This is logical as you want the remote to control the device you have selected However in some circumstances you may have con figured your system so that the devices connected to the AVR 430 do not correspond to the default device Settings and the legends printed on the remote For example if your system has two VCRs you may con nect the second VCR to the VID 2 input There is no problem in doing that but in normal operation the commands issued after selecting the VID 2 input are for a television not a VCR The AVR remote allows you to correct that situation through the Changing Devices process This enables you to assign the codes from one type of device to a different button For example in the steps below we will explain how to program the VID 2 buttons to provide the commands to operate a VCR Of course you may program the remote to have any of the devices take on the code set of any other device as your system requires And with the AVR remote s Rename function you can even change the way the name of the device appears on the remote s LCD display so that you see exactly which commands are being sent To program the buttons normally assigned to one device for the commands of another follow these Steps 1 Press and hold the Program Butt
3. until the gt cursor is next to the ADVANCED line Press the Set Button to enter the ADVANCED SELECT menu Figure 15 ADVANCED SELECT SB AMPS 5 sp VFD FADE TIME OUT OFF VFD DRE HALF oorr VOLUME DEFAULT ENAMEM ON DEFAULT VOL SET 25dB SEMI OSD TIME OUT SS FULL OSD TIME OUT 208 BACK TO MASTER MENU Figure 15 To change the setting so that the Surround Back amplifiers are fed by the source selected through the Multiroom system press the lt gt Navigation Button so that MR SP is highlighted in reverse video and press the Set Button qj Remember that once this setting is made you will not be able to take advantage of any of the 6 1 7 1 channel decoding or processing modes and that the speakers used for the remote zone must be connected to the Surround Back Multiroom Speaker Outputs The volume for these speakers is set by the multiroom system as explained on page 38 of this manual Once this setting is made you may press the W Navigation Button to make any of the other adjustments available on this menu If no other adjust ments are needed press the OSD Button p to exit the menu system 36 ADVANCED FEATURES Front Panel Display Fade In normal operation the front panel displays and indi cators remain on at full brightness although you may also dim them or tum them off as shown on page 35 As an additional option you may also set the AVR so that the displays are on wheneve
4. Line FEX and in the on screen display To take the controls out of the signal path press either of the lt gt Buttons s until the display reads TONE OUT To change the bass or treble settings press the button again until the desired option appears in the Lower Display Line EF and in the on screen display and then press either of the lt p gt Buttons E to enter the desired boost or cut setting See pages 21 and 29 for more information on the tone controls Speaker Selector Button Press this button to begin the process of configuring the AVR 430 for the type of speakers it is being used with For complete information on configuring the speaker settings see page 23 E Channel Adjust Selector Press the button to begin the process of adjusting the channel level out puts using the source currently playing through your AVR For complete information on adjusting the chan nel output level see page 34 Digital Input Selector Press this button to begin the process of selecting a digital source for use with the currently selected input Once the button has been pressed use the lt p gt Buttons E to choose the desired input and then press the Set Button ME to enter the setting into the units memory See page 30 for more information on digital audio e Delay Adjust Selector Press this button to begin the process of adjusting the delay settings for Dolby Surround modes See page 25 for more information on delay ad
5. P Figure 25 By pressing the A Navigation Button again the remote will send out a new set of commands When it pauses follow the instructions shown in Step 7 Depending on how many codes are stored for a specific device type you may have to repeat this process as many as fifteen times Remember if the device turns off skip to Step 9 When all the codes for the device being programmed have been tried the instruction Shown in Figure 26 will appear This means that the codes for the product you are trying to pro gram are not in the AVR remote library and you will have to learn them into the remote following the instructions shown in the next section Press the Set Button as instructed to exit the programming process REACH EHD POIHT EMIT gt SET KEY Figure 26 If the device being programmed does turn off after following the instructions in Step 7 you will need to verify the code set by pressing the 12 13 Numeric Keys in sequence each time pressing and then releasing the button to see whether the new device turns back on When it does skip to the next step However if you try all 10 numeric keys and find that the unit will not turn on you won t be able to use this method to pro gram the device Press the Clear Button D to exit the programming process You ll need to follow the Learning Commands instructions below to enter the codes for this device into the AVR remote When pressing
6. default and the AVR will always look there first to see if a signal is present However if the digital data stream is interrupted for any reason the AVR will automatically switch to the analog connection as a backup This is particularly useful when configuring the connection for digital set top boxes where some channels feature digital sound but others do not To change the digital input at any time using the dis crete function buttons and the semi OSD system press the Digital Select Button 3 on the remote Within five seconds make your input selection using the A V Navigation Button 3 until the desired digital or analog input is shown in the Upper Display Line KR and in the lower line of the on screen dis play Press the Set Button to enter the new digital input assignment When all needed adjustments have been made press the W Navigation Button amp 9 until the gt cursor is nextto BACK TO MASTER MENU to con tinue with the system configuration Audio Setup This menu allows you to configure the tone controls and to turn the upsampling on or off If you do not wish to change any of those settings at this time pro ceed to the next menu screen However to make configuration changes to those parameters make cer tain that the MASTER MENU is on the screen with the gt cursor pointing to the AUDIO SETUP line and press the Set Button f The AUDIO SETUP menu Figure 3 will appear AUDIO SETUP x 2 TONE EN
7. nection cable into the Multiroom IR Input jack on the AVR 430 s rear panel If other Harman Kardon compatible source equipment is part of the main room installation the Remote IR Output jack on the rear panel should be connected to the IR IN jack on source equipment This will enable the remote room location to control source equipment functions NOTE All remotely controlled components must be linked together in a daisy chain Connect the IR OUT jack of one unit to the IR IN of the next to establish this chain Multiroom Connections The AVR 430 is equipped with multizone capabilities that allow it to send a separate audio source to the remote zone from the one selected for use in the main room Depending on your system s requirement three options are available for audio connection Option 1 Use high quality shielded audio intercon nect cable from the AVR 430 s location to the remote room In the remote room connect the interconnect cable to a stereo power amplifier The amplifier will be connected to the room s speakers At the AVR 430 plug the audio interconnect cables into the Multiroom Audio Outputs on the AVR 430 s rear panel Option 2 Connect the Multiroom Audio Outputs on the AVR 430 to the inputs of an optional stereo power amplifier Run high quality speaker wire from the amplifier to the speakers in the remote room Option 3 Taking advantage of the AVR 430 s built in seven channel amplifier it i
8. not be accessed for other modes such as Logic 7 In addition when a non Dolby Digital mode such as Dolby 3 Stereo or Pro Logic Il is selected adjustments may be made to the Surround speakers only To set the delay time for a specific input the DELAY ADJUST menu Figure 8 should be visible on your on screen display If the system is not already at that point press the OSD Button to bring up the MASTER MENU press the v Navigation Button three times or until the on screen gt cursor is pointing at the DELAY ADJUST line Press the Set Button to call up the menu DELAY ADJUST x f left SBR 10ft left SBL 10ft left SL 10ft 10Ft SUB 10ft T EXE ETER DELAY UmS TO MASTER MENU Figure 8 Once the DELAY ADJUST menu is on your screen note that the default for distance settings is in feet If your measurements are in feet proceed to the next step if your measurements are made in meters press the w Navigation Button until the on screen gt cursor is at the UNIT line on the menu Then press the lt gt Navigation Button so that ME TER is highlighted When the change in measurement units is made press the a v SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 25 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Navigation Button to return the gt cursor to the FL position With the on screen gt cursor pointing to F L press the lt gt Navigation Button until the distance from the center speaker to the preferred listening position is ente
9. side of the LCD screen while the replacement device list will scroll to its right For example press the A Navigation Button until the display screen reads TU lt LICE to have the VID 2 TV Button transmit the commands used to control a VCR Press the Set Button when the desired device combination appears NEW DEUICE TYPE TU lt UCR A Figure 38 Once the new device is selected the remainder of the process will select the codes for the specific brand to be used and for that reason they are identical to the way a device is programmed using manual entry Continue the process as outlined in the next few steps remembering that if the codes for your specific device are not found you may select any brand and then learn the proper codes into the AVR remote using the process out lined on page 41 To begin the process start by selecting the brand of device as shown in Figure 21 Press the A V Navigation Button Q3 until the brand name of the device you are programming into the remote appears on the lower line of the display and then press the Set Button 2 The next step is important as it determines which codes will operate the source device or display Point the AVR remote at the device being pro grammed and following the instructions shown on the remote s LCD Information Display press and release the Numeric Keys p one at a time starting with the 1 Button qj After you press the 1 Button p the remote s
10. so that ON is highlighted and the AVR s internal test tone will begin to circulate from speaker to speaker in a clockwise direction into all speakers The test noise will play for two seconds in each speaker before circu lating and a blinking on screen cursor will appear next to the name of each speaker location when the sound is at that speaker NOTE Remember 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 Lower Display Line EE If the sound from a speaker location does NOT match the position indicated in the display turn the AVR 430 off using the Main Power Switch FX and check the speaker wiring or connections to external power amplifiers to make certain that each speaker is connected to the correct output terminal 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 speaker as a reference press the lt gt Navigation Button 9 on the remote to bring all speakers to the same volume level When the lt gt Navigation Button is pushed the test noise circulation will pause on the channel being adjusted to give you time to make the adjustment When you release the button the cir culation will resume after five seconds Continue to adjust the individual channels until the volume level sounds the s
11. 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 clean ers 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 disconnect any interconnection cords with other components and make certain that you disconnect the unit from the AC outlet Important Information for the User This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules The limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer ence in a residential installation This equipment gener ates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communication However there is no guarantee that harmful interference will not occur in a particular instal lation If this equipment does cause harmful interfer ence to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures E Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Wi Increase the
12. that MACRO appears on the bottom line of the LCD screen as shown in Figure 39 Press the Set Button to enter the main macro menu branch MAIN MENU MACRO A Figure 39 3 At the next menu screen Figure 40 press the Set Button to begin recording a macro MACRO RECORD A MACRO A Figure 40 4 The next display screen Figure 41 is where you select the button that will be used to recall the macro The choices are the Power On Button or one of the discrete Macro Buttons T Press the A W Navigation Button 9 until the name of the button you wish to program the macro into is shown For this example we will Show how to program a series of commands that will automatically be sent out every time the Power button is pressed RECORD A MACRO POWER ON A Figure 41 5 The next screen that appears Figure 42 is where you select the device for the first command that will be sent out as part of the macro Press the A Y Navigation Button amp 9 until the name of the device appears on the left side of the lower line in the LCD display For this example the first button we want to have the macro press is the Power On button so the AVR device is selected Press the Set Button 2 when the desired device name appears to move to the next pro gramming step SELECT A DEVICE AUR A Figure 42 eo The next display Figure 43 is where you begin entering the individual commands for the macro in the order you
13. tion volume D change the tuner frequency Q3 change the tuner preset D or mute the output D e If the Remote IR Output J ack on the AVR 430 is connected to an IR Input jack on compatible Harman Kardon audio components such as CD DVD or cassette players the transport functions of those machines may also be controlled using the Transport Controls MD GOGO on either remote control To turn the system off from the remote room press the Power Off Button CV Remember that the AVR 430 may be turned on or off from the remote room regardless of the system s operation or status in the main room NOTE When the tuner is selected as the source for the remote zone any change to the frequency or pre set will also change the station being listened to in the main room if the tuner is in use there Similarly if someone in the main room changes the station the change will also have an impact on the remote room To turn on the Multirnom system from the main listen ing room which is necessary before any A BUS prod ucts connected to the AVR may be used press the Multiroom Button on the remote When the MULTI ON OFF message appears in the on screen display and the Lower Display Line H press the Set Button p gt and then press the A V Navigation Button so that display changes to MULTI ON Press the Set Button again to activate the setting Note that this method may be used to turn the Multiroom system on
14. 18 4 SELECT A DEVICE will appear in the LCD display Figure 19 Press the A W Navigation Button to scroll through the list of device categories and press the Set Button y when the device you wish to set the codes for appears For this example we will select TV to enter the codes needed to operate your TV 40 CONFIGURING THE REMOTE SELECT A DEVICE TU A Figure 19 NOTE The codes for hard drive recorder products PVR such as TiVo and Replay TV are programmed by selecting VCR as the device For satellite based TiVo products check under the brand name of the product 5 Atthe next menu screen on the remote Figure 20 press the Set Button to enter the Manual mode which means that you will select the brand name of the device from the list pro grammed into the remote s memory PROGRAM DEVICE MANUAL a Figure 20 6 The next menu screen on the remote Figure 21 will show the start of the list of available brands Press the A W Navigation Buttons until the brand name of the device you are program ming into the remote appears on the lower line of the display and then press the Set Button 2 SELECT BRAND RCA A Figure 21 NOTE If the brand name for the product you wish to program does not appear in the list the codes may Still be available as some manufacturers share codes If the desired brand is not listed press the Clear Button to exit the programming process and skip to the instruc
15. 2 Connect the analog audio and video outputs of a satellite receiver cable TV converter or television set or any other video source to the Video 3 Audio and Video Input J acks DD 3 Connect the analog audio and video outputs of a DVD or laser disc player to the DVD Audio and Video Inputs D 4 Connect the optical or coaxial digital audio outputs of a DVD player satellite receiver cable box HDTV tuner or video game to any of the Optical or Coaxial Digital Inputs AEA The recommended connection for a DVD player is to use a Coaxial digital link connected to the Coaxial Digital Audio Input 1 but you may change the digital audio input assignment for any source using the INPUT SETUP menu as described on page 21 or the Digital Input Selector GO on the front panel or remote as described on page 32 NOTE When connecting a device such as a digital cable box or other set top tuner product with a digital audio output we recommend that you connect both the digital and analog outputs of the product to your AVR The audio input polling feature of the AVR will then be able to make certain that you have a constant audio feed since it will automatically switch the audio input to the analog jacks if the digital feed is interrupted or not available for a particular channel 5 Connect the Video Monitor Output jacks on the receiver to the composite or S Video input of your television monitor or video projector 6 If your DVD Pl
16. 5 1 provides up to five separate main audio channels and a special dedicated low frequency channel When the speaker configuration is set for 6 1 7 1 operation playback of a DTS encoded program source will automatically trigger the selection of one of the two DTS ES modes Newer discs with special DTS ES discrete encoding will be decoded to provide six discrete full bandwidth channels plus a separate low frequency channel All other DTS discs will be decoded using the DTS ES Matrix mode which creates a 6 1 channel sound field from the original 5 1 channel soundtrack Dolby Pro Logic Il is the latest version of Dolby Laboratory s benchmark surround technology that decodes full range discrete left center right right surround and left surround channels from either matrix surround encoded programs and conventional stereo sources when an analog input is in use The Dolby Pro Logic Il Movie mode is optimized for movie soundtracks while the Pro Logic Il Music mode should be used with musical selections The Pro Logic mode re creates original Pro Logic processing for those who prefer that presentation Exclusive to Harman Kardon for A V receivers Logic 7 is an advanced mode that extracts the maximum surround information from either Surround encoded programs or conventional stereo material When your system has been configured for use with Surround Back Speakers see page 23 you may choose between either 7 1 or 5 1 versions of the Logic 7 modes while on
17. LCD screen will briefly go blank as the code is being transmitted but you will see the transmit icon in the upper right corner of the display to serve as confirmation that the remote is sending out commands CONFIGURING THE REMOTE 7 After you press and release the number key watch the device being programmed to see whether it turns off As shown in the instructions that will appear on the next menu screen Figure 23 press the Set Button gr and then skip to Step 9 If the unit does not turn off proceed to the next step 8 If the device being programmed into the AVR remote does not turn off after you have pressed the 1 Button p continue Steps 6 and 7 by pressing the available numeric keys shown until the device turns off If the device still does not turn off after all choices have been tried the code for this specific device is not in the AVR remote library under that brand name If that is the case we suggest that you press the Set Button qj to accept the codes from another brand so that the programming is completed but remember that you will then have to program the remote manually by following the Learning Commands instructions on page 41 9 When the device being programmed does turn off after a numeric key has been pressed you must press the Set Button within five seconds to enter the setting into the remote s memory After you press the Set button the top line of the LCD display will read SAWING and the
18. Multiroom system Volume Up Down Buttons When the Zone II o HOVA 9 Press it again to change between the AM and FM remote is used in the room where the AVR 430 is IR bands located press this button to raise or lower the volume Ce in that room When it is used in a remote room with a DSP Input Selectors When the AVR 430 is off sensor that is connected to the Multiroom IR Input press one of these buttons to select a specific input jack this button will raise or lower the volume in o pd and tum the unit on When the unit is already In use the remote room pressing one of these buttons will change the input Play Forward Reverse Stop Buttons Press ie T Play Buttons Hu these buttons to control compatible Harman Kardon e Zone Il remote IS used in the same room as ne CD DVD or cassette la ers harman kardon AVR 430 these buttons may be used to change the pay frequency of the tuner These buttons may also control Mute Button When the Zone II remote is used the Fast Play or Fast Reverse functions of compatible in the room where the AVR 430 is located press this Harman Kardon CD DVD or cassette decks in the button to temporarily silence the unit When it is used same room or from a remote room when an IR link in a remote room with a sensor that is connected is connected to the AVR 430 Record Pause Button Press this button to activate the Record or Pause function on compatible Harman Kardon CD DVD or ca
19. Neo 6 for optimal processing when a non encoded two channel stereo program is being played Uses the information contained in a surround encoded or two channel stereo program to create center channel information In addition the information that is normally sent to the rear channel surround speakers is carefully mixed in with the front left and front right channels for increased realism Use this mode when you have a center channel speaker but no surround speakers The Theater mode creates a sound field that resembles the acoustic feeling of a standard live performance theater The two Hall modes create sound fields that resemble a small Hall 1 or medium sized Hall 2 concert hall When only the two front channel loudspeakers are used Harman s patented VMAx mode delivers a three dimensional sound space with the illusion of phantom speakers at the center and surround positions The VMAx N or Near Field mode should be selected when your listening position is less than five feet from the speakers The VMAx F or Far Field mode should be selected when your listening position is greater than five feet from the speakers Dolby Virtual Speaker technology uses a next generation advanced algorithm to reproduce the dynamics and surround sound effects of a precisely placed 5 1 channel speaker system using only front left and right speakers In the Reference Mode the apparent width of the sound across the front image is defined by the distance bet
20. Sr AS O pnd COMPONENT VIDEO cE VID2 vit DvD ogra 6 6 GO T5 OG role i E w didi cop vz compvi monitor wr iN wr sese ee UN E OO JCOOOOOOL x T Om L7 OPTICAL prm Ph OG OC me piker C0 T o o o N 1 nnnnnnn fal nn Pr Asa x MODEL NO AVR 40 INPUT 99 T E O Dus U UUU JUUUU U UU harman Kardon BCH DRECTINPUT Toe PUE OUT mw nAn NAN pepe aa i i n U ug UUUUUU ae U week OW TAM Mini D i QOO ANIAN JUUUUUUUUUUL ARA JO QQ int AC 9 9 UBUUQE UL C m AC OUTLETS RE OUT A BUS EET CI ER J 0000 0 O AM Antenna FM Antenna Preamp Outputs Subwoofer Output A BUS Connector Surround Speaker Outputs Front Speaker Outputs Q Fan Vents Center Speaker Outputs Surround Back Multiroom Speaker Outputs Switched AC Accessory Outlet Unswitched AC Accessory Outlet AC Power Cord J ack Video Monitor Outputs DVD Video Inputs Video 1 Video Inputs Video 1 Video Outputs Video 2 Video Inputs Video 2 Video Outputs Video 3 Video Inputs Component Video Monitor Outputs Component Video 1 Inputs Component Video 2 Inputs RS 232 Port Multiroom IR Input Remote IR Input Remote IR Output Coaxial Digital Audio Output Multiroom Audio Outputs Optical Digital Audio Output o 000 CD Audio Inputs DVD Audio Inputs D Optical Digital Audio Inputs Tape Inputs amp D Ta
21. V Sync Delay press the Set Button while the A V SYNC DELAY message is visible and then use the A W Navigation Button to change the setting so that the sound and the video image are in sync To change the delay for an individual output channel press the A W Navigation Button until the desired channel name is shown and then press the Set Button qf Use the A W Navigation Buttons to change the delay amount See page 25 for more information on delay options Speaker Select Button Press this button to begin the process of configuring the AVR 430 s bass management system Then press the A w Navigation Button to select the channel you wish to set up Press the Set Button gt and then select another channel to configure When all adjustments have been completed press the Set Button twice to exit the settings and return to normal operation See page 23 for more information on speaker setup MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 13 MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS Memory Button Press this button to enter a radio station to the AVR 430 s preset memory First tune the desired station and then press this button Within five seconds of when you see the station s frequency flash in the Upper Display Line KR and in the on screen display press the numeric keys for the preset number between 01 and 30 that you wish to assign to the station See page 33 for more information Stereo Mode Select Button Press this
22. a few minutes to read this owner s manual If you have any questions about this product its instal lation or its operation we recommend that you contact your dealer or installer as they are your best source of local information You may also access a wealth of information and assistance by visiting our Web site at www harmankardon com Description and Features The AVR 430 is designed to serve as the true hub of your home entertainment system providing a variety of listening options When playing movies or other pro gramming from digital formats such as DVD or HDTV the AVR decodes Dolby Digital Dolby Digital EX DTS and DTS ES Two channel stereo and matrix surround sources benefit from all current Dolby Pro Logic ll modes and DTS Neo 6 A Harman Kardon exclusive in A V receivers is the latest version of Logic 7 to create a wider more enveloping sound field and more defined surround channel positioning regardless of the type of source material Additional processing options include MP3 decoding when connected to a compatible computer Although the AVR 430 s primary use will be in multi channel systems advanced technology is at work even when only two speakers are used Dolby Virtual Speaker and Harman International s proprietary VM Ax are both available to create enveloping sound fields from front left and right speakers and the latest Dolby Headphone circuitry creates an amazing sense of openness with headphones Two
23. ally being in that room In addition to using the MULTIROOM menu as Shown on the previous page you may change the source or volume in the remote zone using the remote Press the Multiroom Button on the remote and when the MULTI ON OFF mes Sage appears in the on screen display and the Lower Display Line FA press the Set Button gt and then press the A W Navigation Button to toggle past that message to MULTI LEVEL or MULTI INPUT MULTIROOM OPERATION To change the remote room s input source when MULTI INPUT appears press the Set Button p and then press the A W Navigation Button until the desired input appears in the on screen display and in the Lower Display Line H Remember that only analog or PCM input sources may be selected for use with the Multiroom system Dolby Digital or DTS sources are not available to the Multiroom system To change the remote room s volume when MULTI LEVEL appears press the Set Button and press the A V Navigation Button to change the volume setting Note that this volume adjustment controls the level for the output to the Multiroom Audio Outputs and for any speakers connected to the Surround Back Multiroom Speaker Outputs when the Surround Back amplifier channels are configured for Multiroom use as shown on page 36 This adjustment does NOT change the volume level for any room where an A BUS module is used as that setting is only adjustable using the A BUS module s volum
24. and the digital inputs must be assigned to the Video 4 input See page 21 for more information on input configuration Video Connection Notes When the component video jacks are used the on screen menus are not visible and you must switch to the standard composite or S Video input on your TV to view them The AVR 430 will accept either standard composite S Video or Y Pr Pb component video signals However it will not convert composite or S signals to component video Component or composite video signals may only be viewed in their native formats INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS System and Power Connections The AVR 430 is designed for flexible use with multi room systems external control components and power amplifiers Main Room Remote Control Extension If the receiver is placed behind a solid or smoked glass cabinet door the obstruction 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 IR Input jack If other components are also prevented from receiving remote commands only one sensor is needed Simply use this units sensor or a remote eye by running a connection from the Remote IR Output jack to the Remote IR Input jack on Harman Kardon or other compatible equipment Multiroom IR Link The remote room IR receiver should be connected to the AVR 430 via standard coaxial cable Plug the IR con
25. another menu If you have completed all adjustments press the OSD Button f to exit the menu system Display Brightness The AVR 430 s front panel displays and indicators are Set at a default brightness level that is sufficient for viewing in a normally lit room However you may wish to occasionally lower the brightness of the display or turn it off completely To change the display brightness setting for a specific listening session you will need to make an adjustment inthe ADVANCED SELECT menu To start the adjustment press the OSD Button to bring the MASTER MENU to the screen Press the W Navigation Button until the on screen gt cur sor is next to the ADVANCED line Press the Set Button to enter the ADVANCED SELECT menu Figure 15 To change the brightness setting at the ADVANCED SELECT menu make certain that the on screen gt cursor is next to the VF D line and press the Navigation Button 9 until the desired brightness level is highlighted in the video dis play When F ULL is highlighted the display is at its normal brightness When HALF is highlighted the display is at half the normal brightness level When OFF is highlighted all of the front panel indicators will go dark However the blue lighting surrounding the Standby On Switch Kf will remain lit to remind you that the AVR is still turned on Once the desired brightness level is selected it will remain in effect until it is changed aga
26. are returned to the factory default setting follow the steps shown above except that in Steps 4 and 5 select the same device for both the DENICE IH LISE on the left side of the bottom line and the PLINCH THROUGH device In the example used the display to return the remote to default settings will appear as shown in Figure 60 PUNCH THROUGH YCR lt UCR A Figure 60 Transport Punch Through The Play D Stop ED Fast Forward Reverse Pause T Record and Skip Up Down Transport Controls are set at the factory to oper ate your DVD player or the controls of a specific device such as a VCR or CD player when they are selected However by using the Transport Punch Through feature you may program these controls to transmit the commands for a different device For example you may wish to operate the transport of a second VCR connected to the VID 2 TV input as shown in the following example 1 Press and hold the Program Button for about three seconds while the message shown in Figure 17 appears in the remote s LCD Information Display Release the button 46 CONFIGURING THE REMOTE when the red light under the Set Button appears 2 The remote s MAIN MEHU message Figure 16 will appear in the LCD display and the Set Button will remain illuminated in red Press the A V Navigation Button until PUNCH THROLIGH appears on the bottom line of the LCD screen as shown in Figure 50 Press the Set Button P
27. be used with any video source device equipped with analog Y Pr Pb or RGB component video outputs The factory default is for these jacks to be a linked to the Video 2 input but you may change the setting at any time through the INPUT SETUP menu See page 21 for more information on configuring the com ponent video inputs RS 232 Port This jack may be used to control the AVR 430 over a bi directional RS 232 serial contol link to a compatible computer or programmable remote control system Due to the complexity of programming RS 232 commands we strongly recommend that connections to this port for control purposes be made by a trained and qualified technician This jack may also link to a compatible computer to upgrade the software and operating sys tem of the AVR 430 when appropriate upgrades are available Multiroom IR Input Connect the output of an IR sensor in a remote room to this jack to operate the AVR 430 s multiroom control system REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 9 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS Remote IR Input If the AVR 430 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 Output This connection permits the IR sensor in the receiver to serve other remote con trolled devices Connect this jack to the IR IN jack on Harman Kardon or other compatible equipment Coaxial Digital Audio Output
28. button to select a stereo listening mode When the button is pressed so that SURROUND OFF appears in the Lower Display Line FA the AVR will operate in either a bypass mode with true fully analog two channel left right stereo mode with no surround pro cessing or with full bass management as opposed to other modes where digital processing is always used When the button is pressed so that SURROUND OFF appears in the Lower Display Line FE and the DSP and SURROUND OFF Surround Mode Indicators KE are lit you will enjoy a two channel presentation of the sound along with the ben efits of bass management Depending on whether your system is configured for 5 1 or 6 1 7 1 chan nels the next press of the button will cause either 5 CH STEREO or CH STEREO to appear and the stereo signal will be routed to all five or seven speakers See page 31 for more informa tion on stereo playback modes DTS Neo 6 Mode Select Button Press this button to select a DTS Neo 6 mode See page 31 for the available DTS Neo 6 options DTS Digital Mode Select Button When a DTS encoded digital source is playing each press of this button will scroll through the available DTS modes The specific choice of modes will vary according to the type of encoding on the disc and your system s Speaker configuration When a DTS source is not in use this button has no function See page 31 for the available DTS digital options Dolby Mode Selec
29. choose from Dolby DTS Digital DTS Neo 6 GP Logic 7 Stereo GD or DSP Surround The first press of the button will show the current mode from that group if it is already in use or the first available mode if you are currently using another mode To cycle through the available modes in that group press the button again until the desired mode appears in the Lower Display Line KZ and the on screen display and in the front panel Surround Mode Indicators EE The Dolby Digital Dolby Digital EX DTS 5 1 DTS ES Matrix and DTS ES Discrete modes may only be selected when a digital input is in use In addition when a digital source is present the AVR 430 will automatically select and switch to the correct mode regardless of the mode that has been previously selected For more information on selecting digital sources see the Digital Audio Playback section below When the 6 Channel 8 Channel direct inputs are in use there is no surround processing as these inputs take the analog output signals from an optional exter nal DVD Audio or SACD player or another source device and carry them straight through to the volume control without any further digital processing To listen to a program in traditional two channel Stereo using the front left and front right speakers only plus the subwoofer if installed and configured press the Stereo Mode Select Button until SURROUND OFF appears in the Lower Display Line FA From the front
30. frequency or any of the configuration settings is changed The semi OSD system is helpful in that it enables you to have feedback on any control changes or remote commands using the video display when it is difficult to view the front panel displays However you may also prefer to turn these displays off perma nently You may also want to adjust the length of time the displays remain on the screen Both of those options are possible with the AVR 430 To adjust the on screen appearance of the semi OSD system press the OSD Button p to bring the MASTER MENU to the screen Press the w Navigation Button until the on screen gt cursor is next to the ADVANCED line Press the Set Button to enter the ADVANCED SELECT menu When the ADVANCED SELECT menu appears press the A W Navigation Button so that the on screen cursor is pointing to the SEMI OSD TIME OUT line Select one of these options To keep the semi OSD system activated but to adjust the length of time the displays remain on the screen press the lt P gt Navigation Button qi until the desired time out is shown The default Setting is 5 seconds To turn the semi OSD system off so that it does not appear at any time press the lt P gt Navigation Button so that OF F is shown on the right side of the line If you wish to make other adjustments press the A v Navigation Button until the on screen gt cursor is next to the desired setting or the BACK TO MA
31. have been properly adjusted so that DTS audio is passed through Consult the OPERATION Surround Mode Chart MODE Dolby Digital Dolby Digital EX DTS 5 1 DTS ES 6 1 Matrix DTS ES 6 1 Discrete Dolby Pro Logic Il Movie Music Pro Logic Logic 7 Cinema Logic 7 Music Logic 7 Enhance DTS Neo 6 Cinema DTS Neo 6 Music Dolby 3 Stereo Theater Hall 1 Hall 2 VMAx Near VMAx Far Dolby Virtual Speaker Reference Wide 5 Channel Stereo 7 Channel Stereo Surround Off Stereo Dolby Headphone DH1 DH2 DH3 FEATURES Available only with digital input sources encoded with Dolby Digital data It provides up to five separate main audio channels and a special dedicated low frequency effects channel Available when the receiver is configured for 6 1 7 1 channel operation Dolby Digital EX is the latest version of Dolby Digital When used with movies or other programs that have special encoding Dolby Digital EX reproduces specially encoded soundtracks so that a full 6 1 7 1 soundfield is available When the receiver is set for 6 1 7 1 operation and a Dolby Digital signal is present the EX mode is automatically selected Even if specific EX encoding is not available to provide the additional channel the special algorithms will derive a 6 1 7 1 output When the speaker configuration is set for 5 1 channel operation the DTS 5 1 mode is available when DVD audio only music or laser discs encoded with DTS data are played DTS
32. letters used by the Speaker Channel Input Indicators F also flash to indicate when a bitstream has been interrupted This will happen when a digital input source is selected before the playback starts or when a digital source such as a DVD is paused The flashing indicators remind you that the playback has stopped due to the absence of a digital signal and not through any fault of the AVR 430 This is normal and the digital playback will resume once the playback is started again Night Mode A special feature of Dolby Digital is the Night mode which enables specially encoded Dolby Digital input sources to be played back with full digital intelligibility while reducing the minimum peak level by 1 4 to 1 3 This prevents abruptly loud transitions from disturbing others without reducing the impact of the digital source The Night mode is available only when Dolby Digital signals with special data are being played The Night mode may be engaged when a Dolby Digital DVD is playing by pressing the Night Mode Button on the remote Next press the A V Navigation Button to select either the middle range or full compression versions of the Night mode To turn the Night mode off press the A W Navigation Button until the message in the lower third of the video display and in the Lower Display Line FE reads D RANGE OFF The Night mode may also be selected to always be on at either level of compression using the options in the DOLBY SUR
33. may then use the A V Navigation Button to step up or down through the list of commands stored as the macro As you read the display you will see Input Selector Buttons appear in brackets e g CALE When the step in the macro is a func tion navigation or any other button it will appear next to the bracketed read out of the underlying device e g ANRI POWER OH 6 When you are finished reviewing the macro s contents press the Set Button P to return the remote to normal operation Punch Through Configuration Punch through is a capability of the remote that allows the Volume controls Channel Up Down buttons or Transport keys Play Stop Record Fast Forward and Reverse and Skip Up Down to link to a different device For example if your TV cable box or satellite receiver is connected through the AVR 430 you will most likely want to use the AVR 430 s volume control commands even when the remote has been set to issue all other commands for the video device Punch through enables you to easily program the remote to do this Volume Punch Through Follow these steps to enable the Volume Up Down and Mute controls from one device to be used when the remote is otherwise programmed for a different device NOTE FOR VOLUME PUNCH THROUGH The remote s default settings are for the AVR 430 s vol ume controls to be used when any input or device is selected with the exception of the VID 2 TV button There is
34. on the remote to move the cursor to SURROUND Press the lt gt Navigation Button 3 on the remote to select the option that best describes the surround speakers in your system based on the speaker definitions shown on this page When SMALL is selected low frequency surround channel sounds will be sent to the subwoofer output only If you choose this option and there is no sub woofer connected you will not hear any low frequency sounds from the surround channels When LARGE is selected a full range output will be sent to the surround channel outputs and NO sur round channel signals will be sent to the subwoofer output When NONE is selected surround sound informa tion will be split between the front left and front right outputs For optimal performance when no surround speakers are in use the Dolby 3 Stereo mode should be used 24 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION When you have completed your selections for the main surround channels press the w Navigation Button 9 on the remote to move the cursor to SURR BACK This line serves two functions It not only configures the setting for the surround back channels when they are present it also tells the AVR 430 s processing system to configure the unit for either 5 1 or 6 1 7 1 operation Press the lt gt Navigation Button on the remote to select the option that best describes the speakers in use at the left and right back surround positions based on the definitions on this pag
35. or off even when the AVR is in the Standby mode in the main listening room IMPORTANT NOTE When an A BUS module is con nected the AVR s Multiroom system must be turned on before the A BUS module is able to communicate with the AVR Once turned on using the instructions in the preceding paragraph the Multiroom system must remain on in order for the A BUS module to operate When the unit is in the Standby mode but ready for Multiroom or A BUS operation the lighting around the Standby On Switch jj remains blue and a MULTI ON message appears in the Lower Display Line FA even though the unit is off in the main listening room When the Multiroom system is turned on the input selected using the Multiroom menu will be fed to the Multiroom Audio Outputs on the rear panel as well as the A BUS Connector The volume will be as set in the previous selection although it may also be adjusted using an optional IR sensor and the Zone Il remote in the remote location or the A BUS keypad or on the optional audio power amplifier connected to the Multiroom Audio Outputs 6D Although changes to the input source or remote room volume will normally be made using an IR sensor in the remote room that is connected to the AVR it is also possible to change those settings from the main listening room This is useful for situations where some or all of the remote rooms do not have an IR sensor or to take control over the remote room without actu
36. our BASS 0 TREBLE 0 UPSAMPLING BACK TO MASTER MENU Figure 3 The first line controls whether or not the bass treble tone controls are in the signal path The normal default is for them to be in line but if you wish to remove them from the circuit for flat response first make certain that the gt cursor is pointing to the T ONE line on the menu and press the lt gt Navigation Button so that OUT is highlighted in reverse video If you wish to leave the tone controls in the signal path the amount off boost or cut for bass and treble may be adjusted by pressing the A w Navigation Button so that the gt cursor is next to the line for the setting you wish to adjust Next press the lt p Navigation Button until the desired setting is shown This menu also includes a setting to turn the units upsampling feature on or off In normal use this feature is turned off which means that digital sources SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 21 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION are processed at their native sample rate For example a 48kHz digital source will be processed at 48kHz However the AVR 430 allows you to upsample the incoming 48kHz signals to 96kHz for added resolution To take advantage of this feature press the A W Navigation Button so that the gt cursor is next to the UPSAMPL ING line and press the lt p gt Navigation Button so that ON is highlighted in reverse video Note that this feature is only available for the Dol
37. panel press the Surround Mode Group Selector E until the Stereo modes appear in the on screen display and Lower Display Line l Next press the Surround Mode Selector Button EJ untl SURROUND OFF appears in the on screen display and Lower Display Line FA Digital Audio Playback Digital audio is a major advancement over older analog surround processing systems It delivers up to six dis crete channels and each channel reproduces full fre quency range 20Hz to 20kHz and offers dramatically improved dynamic range and significant improvements to signal to noise ratios In addition digital systems have the capability to deliver an additional channel that is specifi cally devoted to low frequency information This is the 1 channel referred to when you see these systems described as 5 1 6 1 or 7 1 The bass channel is Separate from the other channels but since it is inten tionally bandwidth limited sound designers have given it that unique designation Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is a standard part of DVD and is available on specialy encoded LD discs and satellite broad casts and itis a part of the high definition television HDTV system An optional external RF demodulator is required to use the AVR 430 to listen to the Dolby Digital sound tracks available on laser discs Connect the RF output of the LD player to the demodulator and then connect the digital output of the demodulator to the Optical or Coaxial In
38. panel and gently swing the door down towards you EN Main Power Switch Press this switch to apply power to the AVR 430 When the switch is pressed in the unit is placed in a Standby mode as indicated by the amber illumination surrounding the Standby On Switch E This button MUST be pressed in to operate the unit To turn the unit off and prevent the use of the remote control this switch should be pressed until it pops out from the front panel so that the word OFF may be read at the top of the switch NOTE This switch is normally left in the ON position E Headphone J ack This jack may be used to lis ten to the AVR 430 s output through a pair of head phones Be certain that the headphones have a stan dard 1 4 stereo phone plug or that you use an adapter as needed to convert the plug on your head phones to the 1 4 jack used on the AVR When the headphone jack is in use the main room speakers will automatically be turned off and the unit will output a standard stereo signal You may also use one of the Dolby Headphone modes for an enhanced listening experience For more information on headphone lis tening see page 30 Tone Mode Button This button controls the tone mode settings enabling adjustment of the bass and treble boost cut You may also use it to take the tone controls out of the signal path completely for flat response The first press of the button displays a TONE MODE message in the Lower Display
39. rear walls of the room please note that if there are arrows on the speakers they should face the front of the room for the side speakers or towards the center of the wall for the rear speakers Subwoofers produce nondirectional sound so they may be placed almost anywhere in a room Actual placement should be based on room size and shape and the type of subwoofer used One method of find ing the optimal location for a subwoofer is to begin by placing it in the front of the room about six inches from a wall or near the front corner of the room Another method is to temporarily place the subwoofer at your normal listening position and then walk around the room until you find a spot where the sub woofer sounds best Place the subwoofer in that spot You should also follow the instructions of the sub Woofer s manufacturer or you may wish to experi ment with the best location for a subwoofer in your listening room System Setup Once the speakers have been placed in the room and connected the remaining steps in the setup process are to assign input and output connections make any tone adjustments select a surround mode program the AVR 430 s bass management system for the type of speakers used in your system calibrate the output levels and set the delay times used by the surround sound processor You are now ready to power up the AVR 430 to begin these final adjustments 1 Make certain that the AC power cord is firmly inserte
40. remain illuminated in red Press the AY Navigation Button until RENAME appears on the bottom line of the LCD screen as shown in Figure 68 MAIN MENU RENAME Figure 68 w At the next menu screen press the A V Navigation Button until RENAME DELICE appears on the bottom line of the LCD screen as shown in Figure 69 Press the Set Button to begin renaming a device REHAME REHAME DEUICE A Figure 69 4 The next display screen Figure 70 is where you select the device that will be renamed In our example that is the TV button Press the A V Navigation Button until the name of the base device appears and then press the Set Button P REHAME DEUICE TU A Figure 70 uw At the next menu screen you will see the device name on the bottom line of the display with a blinking cursor box to the right of the device name Press the Navigation Button to return the blinking cursor to the far left side of the display line You may then retitle the device name as shown in the next step ec To enter the new name press the Numeric Keys BD The letters above the numbered buttons indicate which letter or symbol will appear when the button is pressed during the renaming process The first press of the button will enter the first letter shown subsequent presses of the same button will change the display to the other letters above that numbered key For example since the first letter we need to re
41. remote unti the menu on the AVR remote s LCD screen changes If the code is successfully leamed you will see the display shown in Figure 31 ff you see that menu proceed to Step 9 If the code is not success fully leamed you will see the display shown in Figure 32 If that menu appears proceed to Steps 7 and 8 LEARN MENU LRN ANOTHER KEY A Figure 31 LEARN FAILED RETRY Figure 32 If the message shown in Figure 32 appears in the display press the Set Button to try pro gramming the button again When the remote prompts you to press and hold the key on the original remote again by showing the display Shown in Figure 30 immediately press the button on the source remote again To avoid another failed attempt make certain that the windows on the two remotes are facing one another 42 CONFIGURING THE REMOTE 8 Continue to hold the button on the original remote until the LCD display changes again If the code was successfully learned you will see the display shown in Figure 31 In that case go to Step 9 If the LEARN FAILED display Figure 32 appears again you may either try to program the key again or press the A Navigation Button to stop the process It is possible that some remotes may use code sequences or infrared fre quencies that are not compatible with the AVR remote and those codes cannot be learned When the display shown in Figure 33 appears press the Set Button F to exit the Learning sy
42. 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 shipment were specially designed to cushion it from shock and vibration We suggest that you save the carton and packing materials for use in shipping if you move or should the unit ever need repair To minimize the size of the carton in storage you may wish to flatten it This is done by carefully slitting the tape seams on the bottom and collapsing the carton 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 protection are recyclable Please respect the environment and discard th
43. switcher DVD Video Inputs Connect the composite or S Video outputs of a DVD player or other video source to these jacks Video 1 Video Inputs Connect the composite or S Video PLAY OUT jacks of a VCR or other video source to these jacks Video 1 Video Outputs Connect the composite or S Video REC IN jacks of a VCR or other video recording device such as a DVD recorder or PVR to these jacks Video 2 Video Inputs Connect the composite or S Video PLAY OUT jacks of a VCR or other video source to these jacks Video 2 Video Outputs Connect the composite or S Video REC IN jacks of a VCR or other video recording device such as a DVD recorder or PVR to these jacks Video 3 Video Inputs Connect the composite or S Video PLAY OUT jacks of a VCR or other video source to these jacks Component Video Monitor Outputs Connect these outputs to the component video inputs of a video projector or monitor When a source connected to one of the Component Video Inputs KE is selected the signal will be sent to these jacks p Component Video 1 Inputs These inputs may be used with any source device equipped with analog Y Pr Pb or RGB component video outputs The factory default is for these jacks to be a linked to the DVD input but you may change the setting at any time through the INPUT SETUP menu See page 21 for more information on configuring the component video inputs Component Video 2 Inputs These inputs may
44. the lower line of the LCD display When that display appears press the Set Button and the EzSet feature will be reactivated You may then press the Clear Button D to exit the remote s menu system and return to normal operation or press the Set Button f again to immediately use the EzSet feature to calibrate the system as shown on pages 27 and 28 Renaming While the names given to the buttons and inputs on the remote represent recognizable categories of audio video products system operation may be easier if the displays shown in the remote s LCD screen are customized to reflect the specific characteristics of a playback source s brand name or the new function given to a specific button when one remote s controls are programmed into the AVR remote The AVR remote allows you to change the name of either a master device or any button on the remote using the following steps Renaming a Device To rename a specific device input source button fol low these steps For this example we will show you how to rename the Device Input Selector normally shown as TV to HDTV TUNER 1 Press and hold the Program Button for about three seconds while the message shown in Figure 15 appears in the remote s LCD Information Display Release the button when the red light under the Set Button gt appears CONFIGURING THE REMOTE 2 The remote s MAIN MEHU message Figure 16 will appear in the LCD display and the Set Button will
45. the digital outputs from DVD players HDTV receivers satellite systems or CD players to the Optical or Coaxial Inputs MILA amp In order to provide a backup signal and a source for analog stereo recording the analog outputs provided on digital source equipment should also be connected to their appropriate inputs on the AVR 430 rear panel e g connect the analog stereo audio output from a DVD to the DVD Audio Inputs on the rear panel when you connect the source s digital outputs If you have not already configured an input for a digital Source using the on screen menus as shown on page 21 first select the input using the remote or front panel controls as outlined in this manual Next select the digital source by pressing the Digital Select Button a and then using the A W Navigation Button on the remote or the lt gt Button s on the front panel to choose any of the OPTICAL or COAXIAL inputs as they appear in the Upper Display Line EK or on screen display When the digital source is playing the AVR 430 will automatically detect which type of digital data stream is being decoded and display that infor mation in the Upper Display Line KK When both a digital and an analog connection are made between a source device and the AVR the digi tal input is the default If the digital stream is not pres ent or is interrupted the unit will automatically switch over to the analog inputs for the selected source Digital B
46. the unit off and verify that all speakers are connected to the proper Speaker Outputs Q Q9 O 9 and that any connections made to speakers powered by optional amplifiers through the Preamp Outputs are correct During the adjustment process for each channel you will see indications of LOL HIGH and a level readout in d B This is normal and it confirms that EzSet is doing its job of changing the levels to match the desired reference ff a channel cannot be adjusted to the proper reference level you will see FAIL displayed in the remote s bottom LCD line before the test tone moves to the next channel This is usually an indi cation that the volume control was set too low When EzSet stops circulating the tone through all channels and returns to normal adjust the volume level and repeat the procedure from Step 3 7 After the test noise has circulated once through each channel it will send the tone to each channel once again to verify the settings 8 After two complete circulations of the tone the levels are set Upon completion of the second circulation the LCD Information Display will flash COMPLETE three times and then go out The tone will stop and the AVR 430 will return to normal operation If you find that the output levels chosen by EzSet are either uncomfortably low or high you may repeat the procedure Return to Step 2 and adjust the master vol ume either slightly higher or lower to accommodate your particular roo
47. to provide specific low frequency infor mation in many movies with digital soundtracks may be set to match the crossover for any of the four speaker groups Since the crossover point commonly used in the creation of the LFE channel is 120Hz we recommend that you select the speaker group whose crossover point is closest to 120Hz To do this press the a w Navigation Button 9 until the cursor is next to the LFE line and then press the lt gt Navigation Button until the name of the speaker group with the desired crossover frequency appears Of course you may also experiment with different settings to find the one that provides the smoothest and most complete bass response in your particular listening environment SYSTEM CONFIGURATION When all crossover settings have been made or in those cases where none are needed press the W Navigation Button so that the cursor is next to the BASS MGR line to make the final setting on this menu This setting allows you to use the same speaker con figuration and crossover settings for all inputs or to have different settings for each input In most cases the factory default setting of GLOBAL will be appropriate as most listeners do not need to have individualized speaker settings However some listen ers particularly those with full range front speakers that are used for both movies and music may prefer that different crossover points be used when listening to music through a CD player
48. used 41 Learning Commands 42 Changing Devices EXAMPLE bold type indicates a specific remote control or front panel button or rear panel 43 Macro Programming connection jack 45 Punch Through Configuration 46 EzSet Configuration EXAMPLE OCR type indicates a message that is visible on screen or on the front panel 47 Renaming information display 48 Resetting the Remote EXAMPLE Synchro type indicates a message that is displayed on the remote control s LCD screen 50 Troubleshooting Guide 50 Processor Reset EL number in a square indicates a specific front panel control 51 Technical Specifications See trademark acknowledgements on page 51 letter in a square indicates a front panel control that is normally concealed behind the drop down door EN number in a circle indicates a rear panel connection number in an oval indicates a button or indicator on the remote AA letter in an oval indicates a button on the Zone Il remote 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Thank You for Choosing Harman Kardon With the purchase of a Harman Kardon AVR 430 you are about to begin many years of listening enjoyment The AVR 430 has a wide range of features and options that accommodate virtually any combination of speakers room size and program sources It is as easy to operate as it is to set up but in order to take maximum advantage of the many advanced technologies within your new AVR it is strongly recommended that you take
49. while reducing the peak level This prevents abruptly loud transitions from disturbing others without reducing the sonic impact of a digital source The Night mode is only available when specially encoded Dolby Digital signals are played To adjust the Night mode setting make certain that the gt cursor is on the NIGHT line of the DOLBY menu Next press lt gt Navigation Button to choose between the following settings as they appear in the on screen display OFF When OFF is highlighted the Night mode will not function MID When MID is highlighted a mild compres sion will be applied MAX When MAX is highlighted a more severe compression algorithm will be applied We recommend that you select the MI D setting as a starting point and change to the M A X setting later if desired The Night mode may also be adjusted directly any time a Dolby Digital source is playing by pressing the Night Mode Button D When the button is pressed D RANGE will appear in the lower third of the video screen and in the Lower Display Line EE Press the A W Navigation Button within three seconds to select the desired setting When all settings for the surround setup have been made press the A w Navigation Button so that the cursor is next to BACK TO MASTER MENU and press the Set Button to return to the MASTER MENU On the D T S menu the selection choices made with the lt gt Navigation Button on the remote ar
50. wish them to be transmitted Remember that when you want to change devices CONFIGURING THE REMOTE 43 CONFIGURING THE you must first press the Input Selectors for that button and then press the Command or Function key Since we want to program a series of events that occur each time the Power On button is pressed press the AVR button In your Specific macro this is the first command button SELECT A DEVICE AUR A Figure 43 7 The next display Figure 44 and the subsequent screens are where the actual macro programming takes place The words at the left side of the top line of the display show the button that is being programmed e g the Power On Button or one of the Macro Buttons and the indica tion at the right side of the top line shows the number of macro steps available of 20 possible steps Following the instructions on the remote s LCD screen press the first key you wish to be transmitted in the macro In our example we first want the AVR 430 to tum on so the Power Button should be pressed POWER ON 86 268 SELECT KEY PRESS Figure 44 8 Once the first command button for the macro has been pressed continue to press the buttons you wish to be part of the macro in the order they will be used Press each button within five seconds of the last button remembering to press the Input Selector when you are changing device functions As the buttons on the remote are pressed the remote s displ
51. with other devices learned keys macros punch through settings and key names will be erased and any settings you had previously made will have to be reentered To erase all settings and reset the remote to the original factory default settings and displays follow these steps 1 Press and hold the Program Button for about three seconds while the message shown in Figure 17 appears in the remote s LCD Information Display Release the button when the red light under the Set Button qj appears 2 The remote s MAIN MENLI message Figure 18 will appear in the LCD display and the Set Button will remain illuminated in red Press the A V Navigation Button until USER RESET appears on the bottom line of the LCD screen as shown in Figure 76 MAIN MENU USER RESET A Figure 76 3 Press the Set Button prj to reset the remote Note that once the Set Button is pressed the process may not be stopped While the remote s memory is being cleared a RESETTING message will appear in the upper line of the remote s LCD screen as shown in Figure 77 It may take a few minutes for the reset process to take place and the length of time will vary depending on how much customization and pro gramming has taken place Please be patient as long as the message appears in the display the remote is functioning properly RESETTING Figure 77 4 When the remote has been totally reset and returned to the factory default cond
52. 0kHz 70dB 80dB 90dB AM Tuner Section Frequency Range Signal to Noise Ratio Usable Sensitivity Distortion Selectivity Video Section Television Format Input Level Impedance Output Level Impedance Video Frequency Response Composite and S Video Video Frequency Response Component Video General Power Requirement Power Consumption Dimensions Width Height Depth Weight 520 1720kHz 45dB Loop 500 pV 1kHz 50 Mod 0 8 10kHz 30dB NTSC 1Vp p 75 ohms 1Vp p 75 ohms 10Hz 8MHz 3dB 10Hz 50MHz 3dB AC 120V 60Hz 59W idle 940W at rated power output 7 channels driven Product 17 3 inches 440mm 6 5 inches 165mm 17 1 inches 435mm Shipping 20 1 inches 510mm 10 inches 254mm 22 2 inches 565mm 39 Ib 17 7kg 45 lb 20 4kg Depth measurement includes knobs buttons and terminal connections Height measurement includes feet and chassis All features and specifications are subject to change without notice Harman Kardon Power for the Digital Revolution and Logic 7 are registered trademarks of Harman International Industries Incorporated llMMSzSet is a trademark of Harman International Industries Incorporated patent no 5 386 478 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic and the Double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories DTS DTS Surround DTS ES and DTS VMAx is a registered trademark of Harm implementation of Co
53. Buttons To temporarily silence all speaker outputs press the Mute Button This will interrupt the out put to all speakers and the headphone jack but it will not affect any recording or dubbing that may be in progress When the system is muted the word MUTE will flash in the on screen display and Upper Display Line E press the Mute Buttons again to return to normal operation The unit s tone controls may be taken out of the Signal path by pressing the Tone Mode Button on the front panel 8 or the remote The first press of either button will show a message in the on screen display and Lower Display Line I with the current status of the tone controls The sys tem default is TONE IN which indicates that the bass and treble controls are active Press the A W Navigation Button on the remote or the lt p Button E on the front panel to change the setting to TONE OUT which is flat response without the tone controls being active When the tone controls are active the amount of bass and treble boost cut may be adjusted by first pressing the Tone Mode Button on the front panel or the remote two or three times until the desired setting BASS MODE or TREBLE MODE appears in the on screen display and the OPERATION 29 OPERATION Lower Display Line FA Next use the a w Navigation Button 3 on the remote or the lt p Button on the front panel a to change the setting as desired The unit wi
54. Buttons O D E 9 to tum the unit on press the AVR Selector to set the remote control to the AVR 430 functions To turn the unit off at the end of a listening session simply press the Standby On Switch fl on the front panel or the Power Off Button A on the remote Power will be shut off to any equipment plugged into the rear panel Switched AC Accessory Outlet f and the illumination around the Standby On Switch jj will turn amber When the remote is used to turn the unit off it is actually placing the system in a Standby mode as indi cated by the amber lighting around the Standby On Switch Efl To program the AVR 430 for automatic turn off press the Sleep Button T on the remote Each press of the button will decrease the time before shut down in the following sequence 90 gt 80 _ 70 _ 60 _ 50 min min min min min min min min m OFF The sleep time will be displayed in the Lower Display Line 7 and it will count down until the time has elapsed When the programmed sleep time has elapsed the unit will automatically turn off The front panel display will dim to one half brightness when the Sleep function is programmed To cancel the Sleep function press and hold the Sleep Button until the information display returns to normal brightness the Sleep indicator numbers will disappear and the words SLEEP OFF wil appear in the Lower Display Line ET When you will be away from home for an e
55. Connect this jack to the coaxial digital input of a CD R RW MiniDisc or other compatible digital recorder Multiroom Audio Outputs Connect these jacks to the optional external audio power amplifier and video distribution system that delivers the source selected for multizone distribution Optical Digital Audio Output Connect this jack to the optical digital input connector on a CD R RW MiniDisc or other compatible digital recorder CD Audio Inputs Connect these jacks to the left right analog audio output of a compact disc player or CD changer or other audio source DVD Audio Inputs Connect the left right analog outputs of a DVD player or other audio source to these jacks Optical Digital Audio Inputs Connect the opti cal digital output from a DVD player HDTV receiver the S P DIF output of a compatible computer sound card playing MP3 files or streams LD player or CD player to these jacks The signal may be a Dolby Digital Signal a DTS signal or a standard PCM digital source Tape Inputs Connect these jacks to the Play Oout jacks of an audio recorder Tape Outputs Connect these jacks to the Record Input jacks of an audio recorder P Coaxial Digital Audio Inputs Connect the coax digital output from a DVD player HDTV receiver the S P DIF output of a compatible computer sound card playing MP3 files or streams LD player or CD player to these jacks The signal may be a Dolby Digital signal DTS
56. EREO appears in the Upper Display Line KR each press of the Tuning Selectors F1 will put the tuner in a scan mode that seeks the next higher or lower frequency station with accept able signal strength An AUTO ST TUNED indication will momentarily appear when the station Stops at a stereo FM station and an AUTO TUNED indication will momentarily appear when an AM or monaural FM station is tuned Press the Tuning buttons again to scan to the next receivable Station When the button is pressed so that MANUAL MONO appears in the Upper Display Line FE each tap of the Selector will increase or decrease the frequency by one increment When the tuner receives a strong enough signal for adequate reception MANUAL TUNE D will appear in the Lower Display Line H 4 Stations may also be tuned directly in either the automatic or manual mode To enter a station s fre quency directly first select the AM or FM band as desired be pressing the AM FM Tuner Select Button EJ DD Next press the Direct Button Within five seconds of when DIRECT IN scrolls in the Upper Display Line FF enter the station frequency by pressing the Numeric Keys If you press an incorrect button while entering a direct frequency press the Clear Button to start over NOTE When the FM reception of a station is weak audio quality will be increased by switching to Mono mode by pressing the Tuning Mode Button F1 so that MANUAL MONO appears momentarily in t
57. IENS CENTER SCENE SURROUND RENE SURR BACK SE SUBUOOFER BO BASS MGR GEES BACK TO MASTER MENU Figure 6 The first line ofthe SPEAKER SETUP menu Figure 6 allows you to switch the menu to change either the underlying speaker size setting or the exact crossover point used for that speaker group For the first pass through the menu leave the setting at its default option of SIZE and then proceed as out lined below Once the speaker choices have been set you may wish to return to this line to change the option so that the crossover settings may be adjusted Begin the speaker setup process by making certain that the cursor is pointing at the L EF T RIGHT line which sets the configuration for the front left and right speakers If you wish to make a change to the front speakers configuration press the lt gt Navigation Button so that either LARGE or SMALL appears matching the appropriate description from the definitions shown above When SMALL is selected low frequency sounds will be sent only to the subwoofer output If you choose this option and there is no subwoofer connected you will not hear any low frequency sounds from the front channels When LARGE is selected a full range output will be Sent to the front left and front right outputs Depending on the choice made in the SUBWOOFER line in this menu bass and or LFE information may also be directed to the subwoofer SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 23 SYS
58. If the device being programmed into the AVR remote does not turn off after you have pressed the 1 Button f repeat Steps 7 and 8 by pressing the available numeric keys shown until the device turns off If the device still does not turn off after all choices have been tried or if there is only one number key shown as available to try the code for this specific device is not in the AVR remote library under that brand name If that is the case press the Clear Button to exit the Manual programming mode Remember that the codes may still be stored in the AVR remote s library under another brand and you can have the remote control search for them by following the instructions below for automatic programming You may also manually learn the codes for most devices into the AVR remote by following the Learning Commands instructions on page 41 10 When the device being programmed does tum off after a numeric key has been pressed you must press the Set Button within five seconds to enter the setting into the remote s memory After you press the Set Button f the top line of the LCD display will read SAVING and then the word SAVED will flash four times in the center of the bottom line 11 When the codes are saved the remote will return to normal operation and whenever you press the Input Selector Button that was just pro grammed the codes for the new device will be used If no further buttons are pressed the remote w
59. M stations in stereo when available In the AUTO mode when the Tuning Up Down Buttons E1 3 9 are pressed the unit will automatically search for the next available station with good signal strength When this button is pressed so that MANUAL MONO appears in the Upper Display Line FE and in the on screen display each press of the Tuning Up Down Buttons jee will move the frequency up or down in single step increments When the FM band is in use pressing the button so that the MANUAL mode is activated will enable you to tune stations with weak signals by changing to monaural reception See page 33 for more information on tuner operation 12 MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS Dim Button Press this button to activate the Dimmer function which reduces the brightness of the front panel display or turns it off entirely Press the button once to change the display to reduce the brightness by 5096 and press it again within five sec onds and the main display will go completely dark Note that this setting is temporary regardless of any changes the display will always return to full bright ness when the AVR is turned on The blue illumination around the Standby On Switch EX will always remain at full brightness regardless of the setting to remind you that the AVR is still turned on The blue accent lighting inside the volume control will also remain at full brightness when the panel is at 50 but go out when the panel lights are full
60. O ST TUNED See page 34 for more information on using the tuner Disc Skip Button This button has no direct function for the AVR 430 but may be used to change the disc in a CD or DVD changer when the remote is programmed for that type of device MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS Program Button This button is used to begin the process of programming the remote Press and hold this button for three seconds to place the remote in the programming mode Once the red LED under the Set Button p lights release the button You may then select from the desired option See pages 40 49 for more information on configuring the remote Light Button Press this button to activate the remote s backlight for ease of use in darkened rooms Multiroom Button Press this button to begin the process of activating the multiroom system or to change the input or volume level for the second zone See page 38 for more information on the multiroom system Macro Buttons Press these buttons to store or recall a Macro which is a preprogrammed sequence of commands stored in the remote See page 43 for more information on macros Sleep Button Press this button to place the unit in the Sleep mode After the time shown in the display the AVR 430 will automatically go into the Standby mode Each press of the button changes the time until turn off in the following order 90 gt 80 _ 70 _ 60 _ 50 min min min min min 40 g
61. R menu See page 22 for informa tion on using the menus to set this option MP3 Audio Playback The AVR 430 is one of the few receivers equipped for onboard decoding for the MP3 audio format used by computers and portable audio devices By offering MP3 decoding the AVR 430 is able to deliver precise conversion of the digital signals to an analog output along with the benefits of listening to the MP3 audio through the AVR 430 s high current amplifier and the Speakers from your surround system rather than the smaller speakers and low powered amplifiers typically used with computers To take advantage of the AVR 430 s MP3 capabilities simply connect the S P DIF output of a computer s sound card or the S P DIF output of a portable digital audio device to either the rear panel Digital Inputs or the front panel Digital Inputs FEA When the digital signal is available the Lower Display Line EE will indicate that an MP3 bitstream iS present and the audio will begin playing NOTES The AVR 430 is only capable of playing signals in the MP3 MPEG 1 Layer 3 format It is not com patible with other computer audio codecs The digital audio input signal may be either optical or coaxial but the signal must be in the S P DIF format Direct connection of USB or serial data outputs is not possible even though the signals are in the MP3 format If you have any questions about the data output format from your computer or a sound car
62. STER MENU line and press the Set Button f If you have no other adjustments to make press the OSD Button to exit the menu system Full OSD Time Out Adjustment The FULL OSD menu system is used to simplify the setup and adjustment of the AVR 430 by using a Series of on screen menus The factory default setting for these menus leaves them on the screen for 20 seconds after a period of inactivity before they disap pear from the screen Time Out Time Out is a safety measure to prevent image retention of the menu text in your monitor or projector which might happen ff it were left on indefinitely However some viewers may prefer a slightly longer or shorter period before the on screen display disappears To change the ful OSD Time Out you will need to make an adjustment in the ADVANCED SELECT menu Figure 15 To start the adjust ment press the OSD Button p to bring the MASTER MENU to the screen Press the w Navigation Button until the on screen gt cursor is next to the ADVANCED line Press the Set Button to enter the ADVANCED SELECT menu Figure 15 Atthe ADVANCED SELECT menu Fig 15 make certain that the on screen gt cursor is next to the FULL OSD TIME OUT line by pressing the A V Navigation Button 3 as needed Next press the 4 Navigation Button until the desired time is displayed in seconds Unlike most of the other options in this menu this is a permanent setting change and the Time Out entry wi
63. TEM CONFIGURATION When you have completed your selection for the front channel press the W Navigation Button on the remote to move the cursor to CENTER Press the lt gt Navigation Button on the remote to select the option that best describes your sys tem based on the speaker definitions shown below When SMALL is selected low frequency center channel sounds will be sent only to the subwoofer out put If you choose this option and there is no subwoofer connected you will not hear low frequency sounds from the center channel When 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 NOTE If you choose Logic 7 as the surround mode for the particular input source for which you are con figuring your speakers the AVR 430 will not make the LARGE option available for the center speaker This is due to the requirements of Logic 7 processing and does not indicate a problem with your receiver When 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 chan nel outputs When only front left and right speakers are used with no center or surround speakers VM Ax is a good alternative mode When you have completed your selection for the cen ter channel press the W Navigation Button
64. akers particu larly the front left right positions If the front left right speakers are set to SMALL the subwoofer will automatically be set to SUB which is the on position If the front left right speakers are set to LARGE three options are available If no subwoofer is connected to the AVR 430 press the lt gt Navigation Button T on the remote so that NONE appears in the on screen menu When this option is selected all bass infor mation will be routed to the front left right main speakers If a subwoofer is connected to the AVR 430 you have the option to have the front left right main speakers reproduce bass frequencies at all times and have the subwoofer operate only when the AVR 430 is being used with a digital source that contains a dedicated low frequency effects or LFE soundtrack This allows you to use both your main and subwoofer speakers to take advantage of the Special bass sounds created for some movies Press lt gt Navigation Button on the remote so that SUB LFE appears in the on screen menu If a subwoofer is connected and you wish to use it for bass reproduction in conjunction with the main front left right speakers regardless of the type of program source or Surround mode you are listen ing to press the lt gt Navigation Button on the remote so that SUB L R LFE appears in the on screen menu When this option is select ed a full range signal will be sent to the fro
65. al and non DTS digital sources such as Mini Disc When a PCM signal is detected the Lower Display Line EE will briefly show a message with the letters PCM in addition to a readout of the sampling frequency of the digital signal In most cases this willbe PCM 44 4kHz or PCM 4 amp kHz though in the case of specially mastered high resolution audio discs you will see a PCM 4 amp kHz indication Note that the sampling rate displayed is that of the incoming digital signal and not the upsampled rate that may be applied to PCM sources when Dolby Pro Logic or Pro Logic Il pro cessing is applied as shown on page 21 During PCM playback you may select any surround mode except one of the Dolby Digital or DTS DTS ES modes However when a CD with HDCD encoding is being played you must select the Surround Off stereo mode to take advantage of the HDCD process Speaker Channel Indicators In addition to the bitstream indicators the AVR 430 features a set of unique channel input indicators that tell you how many channels of digital information are being received and or whether the digital signal is interrupted see Figure 14 OO fi m FE SU c E S8L L SBR Figure 14 These indicators are the L C R LFE SL SR SBL SBR letters that are inside the center boxes of the Speaker Channel Input Indicators J on the front panel When a standard analog signal is in use only the L and R indicators will light as analog signals h
66. ame from each speaker Adjustments should be made with the lt gt Navigation Button 9 on the remote only NOT the main volume controls If you are using a sound pressure level SPL meter for precise level adjustment set the volume so that the meter reads 75dB C Weighting Slow The AVR s EzSet feature may also be used as an SPL meter to assist in accurate setting of the output levels when either the internal test tone or an external source such as a test disc is used To use the remote as an SPL meter follow these steps 1 Press and hold the SPL Select Button on the remote until the red LED under the Set Button lights and the LCD screen in the remote changes to the display shown in Figure 9 2 Press the A Navigation Button 3 once to change the bottom line of the remote s LCD display to read MANUAL SPL as shown in Figure 13 SET SPKR LEUELS MANUAL SPL A Figure 13 3 Press the Set Button 2 within five seconds to activate the remote s manual mode so that it func tions as an SPL meter The right corner of the bot tom line of the remote s display will show the output level of the speakers as the test tone circulates The level will show as a direct SPL indication between amp amp dEB and 72 dB Below amp amp dB the remote will read LOL and above 72 dB it will read HIGH 4 When you are finished with all adjustments press the Clear Button D to return the remote to normal operation NOTE The subwoofe
67. and in par ticular specifies that the cable ground shall be con nected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as possible 4 SAFETY INFORMATION Installation Location E To ensure proper operation and to avoid the poten tial for safety hazards place the unit on a firm and level surface When placing the unit on a shelf be certain that the shelf and any mounting hardware can support the weight of the product M Make certain that proper space is provided 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 sufficient air movement within the cabinet Under some cir cumstances 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 in an area that is exposed to direct sunlight or heating equipment E Avoid moist or humid locations M Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on the top of the unit or place objects directly over them M Due to the weight of the AVR 430 and the heat generated by the amplifiers there is the remote possibility that the rubber padding on the bottom of the unit s feet may leave marks on certain Wood or veneer materials Use caution when placing the unit on soft woods or other materials that may be damaged by heat or heavy objects Cleaning When the unit gets dirty wipe it with a clean
68. as opposed to a movie from a DVD player VCR or cable satellite set top If you wish to customize the crossovers to each input make certain that the cursor is on the BASS MGR line and press the lt gt Navigation Button so that INDEPENDENT appears in highlighted video When this setting is entered by exiting the menu the configuration settings just entered will apply to the current input ONLY and you will need to go back to the INPUT menu to select another input and then return to this menu page again to change the settings for the next input Repeat the procedure for any input where you wish to have a different set of speaker configuration and crossover settings When all speaker selections have been made press the w Navigation Button and then the Set Button P to return to the MASTER MENU Delay Settings Due to the different distances between the listening position and each speaker position the amount of time it takes for sound to reach your ears from each channel is different You may compensate for this dif ference through the use of the delay settings to adjust the timing for the speaker placement and acoustic conditions in your listening room or home theater The AVR 430 s advanced software enables you to quickly and easily set delay times without the need to calculate them using a complex formula Instead all you need to do is measure the approximate distance between your listening position and each of the Speaker
69. ave only left and right channels Digital signals however may have two five six or seven channels this depends on the program material its method of transmission and the way in which it was encoded When a digital signal is playing the letters in these indicators will light in response to the specific Signal being received It is important to note that although Dolby Digital for example is referred to as a 5 1 system not all Dolby Digital DVDs or programs are encoded for 5 1 Thus it is sometimes normal for a DVD with a Dolby Digital soundtrack to trigger only the L and R indicators NOTE Many DVD discs are recorded with both 5 1 and 2 0 versions of the same soundtrack When playing a DVD always be certain to check the type of material on the disc Most discs show this information in the form of a listing or icon on the back of the disc jacket When a disc does offer multiple soundtrack choices you may have to make some adjustments to your DVD player usually with the Audio Select button or in a menu screen on the disc to send a full 5 1 feed to the AVR 430 It is also possible for the type of Signal feed to change during the course of a DVD s playback In some cases the previews of special material will only be recorded in 2 0 audio while the main feature is available in 5 1 audio The AVR 430 will automatically sense changes to the bitstream and channel count and reflect them in these indicators The
70. ay screen will show the Steps in the macro as they are programmed Figure 45 LAURI LAUR POWER ON Figure 45 9 For our example we first want the AVR Power On button pressed followed by the TV Power On fol lowed by the Cable Box On followed by the selection of the Logic 7 mode To do that press the buttons in this order Power On VD TV Power On VID 3 Cable Power On AR O Logic 7 As each button is pressed to enter it into the macro you will see the button names appear and then scroll up on the LCD display as your confir mation of the key entry Figure 45 44 CONFIGURING THE REMOTE REMOTE 10 When all commands for the macro have been entered press the Set Button P to save the macro The display screen will show the button to which the macro has been programmed and the number of steps used and the word SAVED will blink four times in the lower line of the LCD display When the display returns to normal the macro has been entered and the remote is ready for operation 11 If a macro has been programmed into the Power On Button it will play back anytime the Power On button is pressed As the macro plays you will see the steps appear in the remote s LCD display Macros programmed into one of the four discrete Macro buttons may be activated at any time by pressing the appropriate button Erasing a Macro Once a macro has been created and stored in the AVR remote s
71. ayer has Y Pr Pb analog component video outputs connect them to the Component Video 1 Inputs Although this set of inputs may be assigned to any of the four video inputs on the AVR 430 the factory default is for this input to be assigned to the DVD Audio Inputs Remember to make a digital audio connection between the DVD player and the AVR with the Coaxial Digital Input 1 being the factory default For information on changing the input assignments for either the compo nent video jacks or the DVD player s audio connec tion see page 21 7 lf you have other devices with Y Pr Pb or RGB component video outputs connect the source device to the Component Video 2 Inputs 4 The audio connections may be to any of the Video Audio Inputs D H or the Optical or Coaxial Digital Inputs amp amp p BYES When using either of the Component Video Inputs make certain that the audio and video inputs are properly configured inthe INPUT SETUP menu as described on page 21 8 If the component video inputs are used connect the Component Video Monitor Outputs to the component video inputs of your TV projector or dis play device 9 If you have a camcorder video game or other audio video device that is connected to the AVR on a temporary rather than permanent basis connect the audio video and digital audio outputs of that device to the Front Panel Inputs IBI 4 I A device connected here is selected as the Video 4 input
72. by Pro Logic I Music Dolby Pro Logic Il Movie Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby 3 Stereo modes When all desired changes have been made on this menu press the A w Navigation Button so that the gt cursor is nex to the BACK TO MAIN MENU line and press the Set Button p Surround Setup The next step is to set the surround mode you wish to use with the input that was previously selected in the INPUT menu Since surround modes are a matter of personal taste feel free to select any mode you wish you may change it later However to make it easier to establish the initial parameters for the AVR 430 it is best to select Dolby Pro Logic Il Movie or Music or Logic 7 Cinema or Music for most ana log inputs and Dolby Digital for inputs connected to digital sources In the case of inputs such as a CD Player Tape Deck or Tuner you may wish to set the mode to Stereo Surround off as they are not typi cally used with multichannel program material and it is unlikely that surround encoded material will be used Alternatively the Logic 7 Music mode is a good choice for stereo only source material See page 31 for more information on available surround modes For digital program material the AVR will always exam ine the data stream and automatically select a Dolby Digital or DTS mode as applicable It is easiest to complete the surround setup using the full OSD on screen menus From he MASTER MENU Figure 1 press the A W Naviga
73. ccompanies the DVD or laser disc to deter mine which type of audio has been recorded on the disc The AVR 430 will automatically sense the type of digital surround encoding used and adjust to accommodate it When a digital source is playing you may not be able to select some of the analog surround modes such as Dolby Pro Logic Il Dolby 3 Stereo Hall Theater or Logic 7 When a Dolby Digital or DTS source is playing it is not possible to make an analog recording using the Tape Outputs and Video 1 or Video 2 Audio Outputs However the digital signals will be passed through to the Digital Audio Outputs ADEA Tuner Operation The AVR 430 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 pre sets and recalled from a 30 position memory Station Selection Press the AM FM Tuner Selector Button DD on the remote to select the tuner as an input The tuner may be selected from the front panel by either pressing the Input Source Selector until the tuner is active or by pressing the Tuner Band Selector Fi Press the AM FM Tuner Select Button DD or Tuner Band Selector E again to switch between m N OPERATION 33 OPERATION AM and FM so that the desired frequency band is selected 3 Press the Tuning Mode Selector EJ to select manual or automatic tuning When the button is pressed so that AUTO ST
74. channel listening with analog sources is available with full bass management or in a traditional bypass mode that creates a straight Signal path from the gain stage to the volume control Along with the many listening options the AVR 430 offers numerous settings that let you custom tailor the System A Quadruple Crossover bass management System configures each speaker group for a different crossover setting while the assignable wide bandwidth component video inputs may be linked to any video source To further enhance the viewing experience with digital video sources or advanced digital video dis plays the AVR 430 s A V Sync Delay feature allows you to compensate for the loss of lip sync common in many processing systems by delaying the audio signal independently for each input An advanced version of Harman Kardon s patented EzSet remote completes the package making it easier than ever to set system output levels and to program the remote to operate virtually any program source The AVR 430 s multizone options and a standard Zone II remote control make it possible to listen to a Separate source in one room while the main home theater uses a different source Using the assignable rear surround channel amplifiers you may create a basic remote listening zone without any additional equipment The units Multroom outputs may also be used to feed an optional external power amplifier and volume control For one wire multiroom connectivity
75. connected to the Digital Audio Outputs 4 you are able to record the digital signal using a CD R MiniDisc or other digital recording system NOTES The digital outputs are active only when a digital sig nal is present and they do not convert an analog input to a digital signal or change the format of the digital signal In addition the digital recorder must be compatible with the output signal For example the PCM digital input from a CD player may be recorded on a CD R or MiniDisc but Dolby Digital or DTS signals may not Please make certain that you are aware of any 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 AVR 430 is established using the test tone as outlined on pages 26 28 In some cases however it may be desirable to adjust the output levels using program material such as a test disc or a selection you are familiar with Additionally the output level for the subwoofer can only be adjusted using this procedure To adjust the output levels using program material first set the reference volume for the front left and front right channels using the Volume Control TT If you are using a disc with test signals or an external Signal generator as the source used when the output levels are being trimmed you may use the remote as an SPL meter to guide you to the c
76. d check with the device s owner s manual or contact the manufacturer s technical Support area If your computer or sound card s digital output is not capable of direct connection to the AVR 430 you may use an optional external transcoder to convert the USB output of a computer to a format compati ble with the AVR Due to the wide variation in MP3 formats and encoding speeds it is possible that the AVR 430 may not be compatible with all MP3 input signals OPERATION Some may produce unacceptable results and some may not be decoded This is not a fault of either the computer or the AVR 430 but rather a by product of the unpredictable nature of MP3 playback IMPORTANT NOTES ON DIGITAL PLAYBACK When the digital playback source is stopped or in a pause fast forward or chapter search mode the digital audio data will momentarily stop and the channel position letters inside the Speaker Channel Input Indicators RE will flash This is normal and does not indicate a problem with either the AVR 430 or the source machine The AVR 430 will return to digital playback as soon as the data is available and when the machine is in a standard play mode Although the AVR 430 will decode virtually all current DVD movies CDs and HDTV sources it is possible that some future digital sources may not be compati ble with the AVR 430 Not all digitally encoded programs contain full 5 1 or 6 1 channel audio Consult the program guide that a
77. d for Dolby Digital 5 1 and DTS 5 1 programs A 2 tells you that separate front left and right sig nals are available but there is no discrete center channel signal This will be displayed for Dolby Digital bitstreams that have stereo program material A 1 tells you that there is only a mono channel available in the Dolby Digital bitstream The middle number in the display message indicates how many discrete surround channel signals are present A 3 tells you that separate discrete left surround center surround and right surround signals are pres ent This is available only on discs with DTS ES digital audio A 2 tells you that separate surround left and right signals are available This will be displayed for Dolby Digital 5 1 and DTS 5 1 programs A 1 tells you that there is only a single surround encoded surround channel This will appear for Dolby Digital bitstreams that have matrix encoding A 0 indicates that there is no surround channel information This will be displayed for two channel Stereo programs The last number indicates whether there is a discrete low frequency effects LFE channel This is the 1 in the common abbreviation of 5 1 sound and itis a special channel that contains only bass frequencies A 1 tells you that an LFE channel is present This will be displayed for Dolby Digital 5 1 and DTS 5 1 programs as available A 0 indicates that there is
78. d in to the AC Power Cord J ack B and plug the cord into an unswitched AC outlet To maintain the unit s safety rating DO NOT Substitute the power cord for one with lower current capacity 2 Press the Main Power Switch EN located behind the Front Panel Control Door KJ in until it latches and the word OFF on the top of the Switch disappears inside the front panel Note that the illumination around the Standby On Switch EX will turn amber indicating that the unit is in the Standby mode SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 19 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 3 Carefully remove the protective plastic film from the front panel lens If left in place the film will prevent proper operation of the remote control 4 Install the four supplied AAA batteries in the remote as shown Be certain to follow the and polarity indicators that are in the battery compartment 5 Turn the AVR 430 on either by pressing the Standby On Switch jj on the front panel or via the remote by pressing the Power On Button the AVR Selector or any of the Input Selectors DO on the remote The lighting around the Standby On Switch EE will tum blue to confirm that the unit is on Using the On Screen Display When making the following adjustments you may find it easier to use the AVR 430 s on screen display sys tem These easy to read displays give you a clear pic ture of the current status of the unit and make it easy to see which speaker delay input o
79. device named will be used when those buttons are pressed while the master device is in use Returning the Transport Control Settings to Default Operation If you wish to remove the Transport Punch Through so that the transport commands are returned to the fac tory default setting follow the steps shown above except that in Steps 4 and 5 select the same device for both the DENICE IH USE on the left side of the bottom line and the PUNCH THROUGH device In the example used the display to return the remote to default settings will appear as shown in Figure 65 PUNCH THROUGH TU lt TU Figure 65 EzSet Configuration Harman Kardon s patented EzSet feature makes it easi er than ever to calibrate the output levels on your new receiver for maximum playback accuracy In addition to automatically setting the levels the AVR remote s LCD display allows the unit to be used as a direct read out SPL meter Complete instructions for using the EzSet features of the AVR remote are found on pages 26 28 of this owner s manual In most cases you will find it easier to access the EzSet capabilities directly by pressing the SPL Select Button and following the menu prompts as detailed on pages 26 and 27 However there is one function of the remote that is only available through the remote s menu system being described in this section To avoid having the calibration settings created with EzSet changed accidentally the remote allows
80. e When NONE is selected the system will adjust so that only 5 1 channel surround processing decoding modes are available and the surround back amplifier channels will not be used When this is the case for your system you may wish to take advantage of the availability of this amplifier channel pair for use in pow ering a second set of speakers that have their source selected by the AVR 430 s multiroom control system See page 36 for more information When SMALL is selected the system will adjust so that the full complement of 6 1 7 1 surround processing decoding modes are available and low frequency information below the crossover point will be sent to the subwoofer output If you choose this option and there is no subwoofer connected you will not hear any low frequency sounds from the surround back channels When LARGE is selected the system will adjust so that the full complement of 6 1 7 1 surround process ing decoding modes are available and a full range signal will be sent to the surround back channels with no low frequency information sent to the subwoofer output When you have completed your selection for the back surround channels press the W Navigation Button 3 on the remote to move the cursor to SUBWOOFER Press the lt gt Navigation Button on the remote to select the option that best describes your system The choices available for the subwoofer position will depend on the settings for the other spe
81. e determined by a combination of the type of program material in use and whether the 5 1 or 6 1 7 1 channel configuration is in use When a DTS source is playing the choice of modes for 7 1 systems will vary according to the type of pro gram source DTS 5 1 DTS ES Matrix or DTS ES Discrete Press the lt gt Navigation Button to scroll through the choices that are available for your System and the program in use The DTS Neo 6 Music mode is available with analog and PCM digital stereo sources and the DTS Neo 6 Cinema mode is available with analog matrix surround encoded sources to deliver an enhanced 5 1 channel sound field When the 5 1 configuration is in use the AVR will automatically select the 5 1 version of DTS processing when a DTS data stream is selected When the 6 1 7 1 mode is selected the DTS ES Discrete mode will automatically be activated when a DTS source with the ES Discrete flag is in use When a non ES DTS disc is in use you may select the DTS ES Matrix mode through this menu to create a full eight speaker Surround mode See page 31 for a complete explana tion of the DTS modes On the LOGIC 7 menu the selection choices made with the lt gt Navigation Button on the remote are determined by whether the 5 1 or 6 1 7 1 channel configuration is in use In either case the selection of a Logic 7 mode enables Harman Kardon s exclusive Logic 7 processing to create fully enveloping multichannel surround
82. e modules or keypads Additonal information will also be made available through the Harman Kardon Web site at www harmankardon com RS 232 Control The AVR 430 is rare among A V receivers in that it provides the capability for full remote control from compatible computers or specialized remote control systems RS 232 programming requires specialized programming knowledge and for that reason we rec ommend that it only be done by qualified installers For more information on using the RS 232 port for remote control visit the Harman Kardon Web site at www harmankardon com or contact our customer service department Multiroom Setup Once the audio and IR link connections have been made the AVR 430 needs to be configured for multi room operation Press the OSD Button p to bring the MASTER MENU Figure 1 to the screen Press the W Navigation Button until the on screen gt cursor is next to the MULTI ROOM line Press the Set Button to enter the MULTI ROOM menu Figure 16 MULTI ROOM SETUP gt MULTI ROOM ON MULTI IN ONE MULTI VOL 25dB BACK TO MASTER MENU Figure 16 When the MUL TI ROOM menu appears the on screen gt cursor will be at the MULTI ROOM line Since this line is used to turn the system on and off don t make an adjustment here unless you wish to turn the system on at this time To turn the sys tem on press the Navigation Button so that ON is highlighted If you do not wish to tu
83. e J ack Tone Mode Button Speaker Selector Button 3 Channel Adjust Selector E Standby On Switch When the Main Power Switch EX is ON press this button to tum on the AVR 430 press it again to turn the unit off Note that the illumination surrounding the switch will tum blue when the unit is on PA Surround Mode Group Selector Press this but ton to select the top level group of surround modes Each press of the button will select one of the sur round mode categories Once the button is pressed so KK Upper Display Line KZ Lower Display Line KE Surround Mode Indicators Ha Remote Sensor Window Input Source Selector EJ Tuning Mode Selector E Front Panel Control Door E Volume Control Input Indicators EA Speaker Channel Input Indicators panel door To open the door place the edge of a finger on the left or right edge of the panel and gently swing the EX Coaxial 3 Digital J ack Video 4 Audio Video acks Digital Input Selector e Delay Adjust Selector E lt gt Buttons El Set Button Optical 3 Digital Input options for the surround mode category selected The specific modes will vary based on the number of Speakers available the surround mode category and whether the input source is digital or analog For exam ple press the Surround Mode Group Selector FA to select a category such as Dolby or Logic 7 and then press this button to see the specific mode choices that are available For more in
84. e bottom line of the LCD Information Display The jack on the upper right side of the remote is reserved for future use Do not remove the plug provided or connect any device to the jack To make it easier to follow the instructions that refer to this illustration a larger copy may be downloaded from the Product Support section for this product at www harmankardon com MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT NOTE The AVR 430 s remote may be programmed to control up to eight devices including the AVR 430 Before using the remote it is important to remember to press the Input Selector Button that corresponds to the unit you wish to operate In addition the AVR 430 s remote is shipped from the factory to operate the AVR 430 and most Harman Kardon CD or DVD 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 instructions on pages 40 49 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 depending on the product selected using the Input Selectors The descriptions shown here primarily detail the functions of the remote when it is used to operate the AVR 430 Power Off Button Press this button to place the AVR 430 or a sel
85. e control or built in IR sensor Once the Multiroom system is turned on it will remain on even if the AVR 430 is placed in the Standby mode in the main room by pressing the Power Off Button or the Main Power Switch FA on the front panel The Multiroom system will remain on even if the unit is turned off in the main room In that event although front panel indicators and the accent lighting around the volume control will turn off aMULTI ON message will remain in the Lower Display Line A and the lighting around the Standby On switch will remain blue when the unit is in the Standby mode in the main room to remind you that power is still applied to the unit and that it is being used for Multroom operation elsewhere in the house Remember that if you turn the unit completely off by pressing the Main Power Switch FA the feed to the second zone will also be turned off When the AVR 430 is turned off in the main room the Multiroom system may be turned on at any time by pressing the Multiroom Button g or any of the Selector Buttons 23 93 9 in the remote room MULTIROOM OPERATION 39 CONFIGURING THE REMOTE The AVR 430 remote is factory programmed for all functions needed to operate the unit In addition itis also preprogrammed to operate most recent Harman Kardon DVD players and changers CD players and changers CD recorders and cassette decks The codes for other brand devices may be programmed into the AVR 430 remote u
86. e instructions in the steps shown earlier Dim Function Since the AVR 430 will often be used when movies or other video programming is viewed under low light conditions you may wish to lower the brightness of the front panel displays and indicators so that they do not distract from the video presentation You may dim the displays using the menu system as shown on page 36 or you may control the brightness directly from the remote Simply press the Dim Button once to dim the front panel to half the normal brightness level press it again to turn the displays off Note that when the displays are dimmed or turned off the blue lighting around the Standby On Switch EX will continue to Stay lit as a reminder that the AVR is still turned on The accent lighting for the Volume Control ET will remain at its normal level rather than dim when the panel displays are at half brightness Note that all changes to the front panel brightness level are temporary the displays will return to full brightness after the AVR is turned off and then on again To return the displays to full brightness without turning the unit off press the Dim Button as needed until the displays are on In addition to lowering the brightness of the displays or turning them off completely you may wish to have them appear whenever a button on the remote or front panel is pushed and then gradually fade out after a set time period You may do this by making the ap
87. e message shown in Figure 17 appears in the remote s LCD Information Display 3 Release the button when the red light under the Set Button yp appears 2 The remote s MAIM MEHU message Figure 18 will appear in the LCD display and the Set Button will remain illuminated in red Press the A Navigation Button 9 once so that LEARH appears on the bottom line of the LCD Al CONFIGURING THE REMOTE screen as shown in Figure 28 Press the Set Button to begin the process of leaming commands from another device s remote into the AVR remote MAIN MENU LEARN a Figure 28 3 The SELECT A DEVICE message will appear in the LCD display Figure 19 Press the A W Navigation Buttons to scroll through the list of device categories and press the Set Button when the device for which you wish to set the codes appears For this example we will select TV to enter the codes needed to operate your TV 4 The next menu screen Figure 29 will prompt you to select the button or key on the AVR remote that you wish to program Press that button on the AVR remote SELECT A KEY To PROGRAM Figure 29 uw Once you press the button to be programmed on the AVR remote press and hold the button on the remote control for the device to be programmed within five seconds as instructed on the next menu screen Figure 30 PRESS KEY ON ORIGINAL REMOTE Figure 30 eo Continue to hold the button on the original
88. eaker light around power switch is red No sound from surround or center speakers Unit does not respond to remote commands Intermittent buzzing in tuner Letters flash in the channel indicator display and digital audio stops CAUSE No AC Power Intermittent input connections Mute is on Volume control is down Display brightness is turned off Amplifier is in protection mode due to possible short Amplifier is in protection mode due to internal problems Incorrect surround mode Input is monaural Incorrect configuration Stereo or Mono program material Weak batteries in remote Wrong device selected Remote sensor is obscured Local interference Digital audio feed paused SOLUTION Make certain AC power cord is plugged into a live outlet Check to see whether outlet is switch controlled Make certain that all input and speaker connections are secure Press Mute Button Turn up volume control Follow the instructions in the Display Brightness section on page 36 so that the display is setto VFD FULL Check speaker wire connections for shorts at receiver and Speaker ends Contact your local Harman Kardon service center Select a mode other than Stereo There is no surround information from mono sources Check speaker mode configuration The surround decoder may not create center or rearchannel information from non encoded programs Change re
89. ected device in the Standby mode Note that this will turn off the main room functions but if the Multiroom system is activated it will continue to function Power On Button Press this button to turn on the power to a device selected by first pressing one of the Input Selectors LCD Information Display This two line screen displays various information depending on the com mands that have been entered into the remote Input Selectors Pressing one of these buttons will perform three actions at the same time First if the AVR 430 is not turned on this will power up the unit Next it will select the source shown on the button as the input to the AVR 430 Finally it will change the remote control so that it controls the device selected After pressing one of these buttons you must press the AVR Selector Button again to operate the AVR 430 s functions with the remote AVR Selector Pressing this button will switch the remote so that it will operate the AVR 430 s functions If the AVR 430 is in the Standby mode it will also turn the AVR 430 on Test Button Press this button to begin the sequence used to calibrate the AVR 430 s output levels See page 26 for more information on calibrat ing the AVR 430 DSP Surround Mode Selector Press this button to select one of the DSP surround modes such as VMAX Hall 1 Hall 2 or Theater Each press of the button selects another mode See page 31 for more informatio
90. ed and the remote is returned to normal operation Read a Macro To check the commands stored in the remote s memory for one of the buttons follow these steps 1 Press and hold the Program Button for about three seconds while the message shown in Figure 17 appears in the remote s LCD Information Display Release the button when the red light under the Set Button gt appears 2 The remote s MAIN MEHL message Figure 18 will appear in the LCD display and the Set Button will remain illuminated in red Press the A Navigation Button three times so that MACRO appears on the bottom line of the LCD screen as shown in Figure 39 Press the Set Button to enter the main macro menu branch 3 At the next menu screen Figure 48 press the A Y Navigation Button until the bottom line in the remote s LCD display shows READ MACRO Press the Set Button F to begin the process of erasing a macro MACRO READ A MACRO A Figure 48 4 The next display screen Figure 49 is where you select the macro to be read Press the A W Navigation Button until the name of the macro you wish to read appears For this example we will read back the Power On macro created in a previous section When the name of the macro to be erased appears press the Set Button P READ A MACRO POWER ON A Figure 49 5 As soon as the Set button is pressed the first two Steps in the macro will be appear in the remote s LCD screen You
91. ee page 36 for more information on configuring this speaker output In normal surround system use the brown and black ter minals are the surround back left channel positive 4 and negative connections and the tan and black terminals are the surround back right positive and negative terminals For multiroom use connect the brown and black SBL terminals to the red and black connections on the left remote zone speaker and con nect the tan and black SBR terminals to the red and black terminals on the right remote zone speaker Switched AC Accessory Outlet These outlets may be used to power any device you wish to have turned on when the AVR 430 is turned on with the Standby On Switch KE Unswitched AC Accessory Outlet This outlet may be used to power any AC device The power will remain on at this outlet regardless of whether the AVR 430 is on or off NOTE The total power consumption of all devices connected to the accessory outlets should not exceed 100 watts B AC Power Cord J ack Connect the AC power cord to this jack when the installation is complete To ensure safe operation use only the power cord Supplied with the unit If a replacement is required it must be of the same type and capacity D Video Monitor Outputs Connect these jacks to the composite or S 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
92. el adjustment is not available for the VMAx or Surround Off modes Additional Input Adjustments After one input has been adjusted for Surround mode digital input if any speaker type and output levels go back to the INPUT SETUP line on the MASTER MENU Figure 1 and enter the set tings for each input that you will use In most cases only the digital input and surround mode will be differ ent from one input to the next while the speaker type crossover frequency Night mode and output level Settings will usually be the same and may be quickly entered by entering the same data used for the original input If you wish to have different speaker size and Crossover settings for an input remember to change the BASS MGR setting to INDEPENDENT as shown on page 25 When all settings and adjust ments have been made press the OSD Button yy to return to normal operation of the AVR 28 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Once the settings outlined on the previous pages have been made the AVR 430 is ready for operation While there are some additional settings to be made these are best done after you have had an opportunity to lis ten to a variety of sources and different kinds of pro gram material These advanced settings are described on pages 36 and 37 of this manual In addition any of the settings made in the initial configuration of the unit may be changed at any time As you add new or different sources or speakers or if you wish to c
93. ely release the Set Button f as you are now ready to enter the device name Press the A W Navigation Button and note that a complete set of alpha numeric characters will appear with the start of the alphabet in capital letters followed by the lower case letters and then numbers and symbols When you press the w Navigation Button 9 a series of symbols and numbers will appear followed by a reverse list of the alphabet in lower case letters Press the button either way until the first letter of the desired name appears If you wish to enter a blank space as the first character press the gt Navigation Button When the desired character appears press the gt Navigation Button and repeat the process for the next letter and continue until the desired name is entered up to a maximum of fourteen characters SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Press the Set Button P to enter the input name into the system memory and to proceed with the con figuration process If your system includes any sources that are equipped with Y Pr Pb component video outputs the AVR 430 is able to switch them to send the proper signals to your video display Each of the two Component Video Inputs may be assigned to any source for added system flexibility The default setting is for the Component Video 1 J acks to be assigned to the DVD and 6 8 Channel Direct Inputs with the Component Video 2 J acks 4 assigned to all other inputs If your system doe
94. em Installation After unpacking the unit locating it in a place with ade quate ventilation and placing it on a solid surface capable of supporting its weight you will need to make the con nections to your audio and video equipment IMPORTANT NOTE For your personal safety and to avoid possible damage to your equipment and speakers it is always good practice to tum off and unplug the AVR and ALL source equipment from the AC output before making any audio or video system connections Audio Equipment Connections We recommend that you use high quality interconnect cables when making connections to source equipment and recorders to preserve the integrity of the signals 1 Connect the analog output of a CD player to the CD Audio Inputs NOTE If your CD player has both fixed and variable audio outputs it is best to use the fixed output unless you find that the input to the receiver is so low that the sound is noisy or so high that it is distorted 2 Connect the analog Play Out jacks of a cassette deck MD CD R or other audio recorder to the Tape Inputs amp D Connect the analog Record In jacks on the recorder to the Tape Outputs on the AVR 430 3 Connect the output of any digital sources such as Such as a CD or DVD changer or player advanced video game a digital satellite receiver HDTV tuner or digital cable set top box or the output of a compati ble computer sound card to the Optical and Coaxial Digital Audio In
95. ferent device than the one that has been selected for other commands For example you may wish to use a cable box or satellite receiver as the source for a VCR so you would want the Channel Up Down Buttons to transmit commands to the cable box even though the other button commands are programmed to operate the VCR To program the remote for Channel punch through follow these steps This example will show how to pro gram channel punch through so that the commands programmed for Channel Up Down for the VID 3 Cable device will be transmitted when the VID 1 VCR device has been selected as the current device 1 Press and hold the Program Button for about three seconds while the message shown in Figure 17 appears in the remote s LCD Information Display Release the button when the red light under the Set Button appears 2 The remote s MAIN MEHU message Figure 18 will appear in the LCD display and the Set Button F will remain illuminated in red Press the A Y Navigation Button until PUHCH THEOUGH appears on the bottom line of the LCD screen as shown in Figure 50 Press the Set Button to enter the main punch through menu branch 3 At the next menu screen press the A W Navigation Button until CHANNEL appears on the bottom line of the LCD screen as shown in Figure 56 Press the Set Button to begin programming the remote for Channel punch through PUNCH THROUGH CHANNEL A Figure 56 4 The next d
96. forated front projection screen Once the center channel speaker is installed position the front left and front right 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 above or below 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 left front and right front speakers slightly forward of the center channel speaker If possible adjust all front loudspeakers so that they are aimed at ear height when you are seated in the listening position Using these guidelines you ll find that it takes some experimentation to find the correct location for the front Speakers in your particular installation Dont be afraid to move things around until the system sounds correct Optimize your speakers so that audio transitions across the front of the room sound smooth and that sounds from all speakers appear to arrive at the listening posi tion at the same time without delay from the center speaker compared to the left and right speakers When the AVR 430 is used in 5 1 channel operation the preferred location for surround speakers is on the side walls of the room at or slightly behind the listen ing position In a 7 1 channel system both side sur r
97. formation on mode selection see page 31 that the name of the desired surround mode category appears in the on screen display and in the Lower Display Line FA press the Surround Mode Selector K to cycle through the individual modes available For example press this button to select Dolby modes and then press the Surround Mode Selector EJ to choose from the various mode options EJ Surround Mode Selector Press this button to select from among the available surround mode FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 5 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS EA Tuning Selector Press the left side of the button to tune lowerfrequency stations and the right side of the button to tune higher frequency stations When the tuner is in the MANUAL MONO mode each tap of the Selector will increase or decrease the frequency by one increment When the tuner receives a strong enough signal for adequate reception MANUAL TUNED will appear in the Lower Display Line FX and in the on screen display When the tuner is in the AUTO STEREO mode press the button once and the tuner will scan for a Station with acceptable signal strength When the next higher or lower frequency station with a strong enough Signal is tuned the frequency scan will stop and the Lower Display Line FA and the on screen display will indicate AUTO TUNED When an FM Stereo Station is tuned the display will read AUTO ST TUNED See page 33 for more information on using the tuner E Tuner Band Selector Pres
98. from either two channel Stereo or Matrix encoded programming such as VHS cassettes laser discs or television broadcasts produced with Dolby surround In the 5 1 configuration you may select the Logic 7 5 1 Music Cinema or Enhance mode They work best with two channel music surround encoded programs or standard two channel programming of any type respectively For 6 1 7 1 configurations the Music and Cinema modes may be selected The Logic 7 modes are not available when either Dolby Digital or DTS Digital soundtracks are in use See page 31 fora complete explanation of the Logic 7 modes On the DSP SURR menu the selection choices made with the lt gt Navigation Button on the remote select from one of the DSP surround modes that are designed for use with two channel Stereo programs to create a variety of sound field pre sentations The choices available are Hall 1 Hall 2 Theater VMAx Near and VMAx Far The Hall and Theater modes are designed for multichannel installa tions while the two VM Ax modes are optimized for use in delivering a full surround field when only the SYSTEM CONFIGURATION front left and front right speakers are installed See page 31 for a complete explanation of the DSP surround modes On the STEREO menu the selection choices made with the lt gt Navigation Button on the remote may either turn off all processing and bass management for a traditional two channel stereo presentation selec
99. g with an extension cord receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance INTRODUCTION 3 SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR 430 has been designed for use with 120 volt AC current Connection to a line voltage other than that for which it is intended can create a safety and fire hazard and may damage the unit If you have any questions about the voltage requirements for your specific model or about the line voltage in your area contact your selling dealer before plugging the unit into a wall outlet Do Not Use Extension Cords To avoid safety hazards use only the power cord attached to your unit We do not recommend that extension cords be used with this product As with all electrical devices do not run power cords under rugs or carpets or place heavy objects on them Damaged power cords should be replaced immediately by an authorized
100. h apart and there should not be any direct sunlight or other bright light source near the remotes Numeric Keys f in sequence as instructed in Figure 25 Point the remote at the device being programmed and press the 1 Button to see whether the device turns back on 5 Atthe next menu screen on the remote press the A Navigation Button so that the bottom line of the LCD display reads ALTO Figure 24 and 10 After pressing and releasing the 1 Button f then press the Set Button to enter the Automatic programming mode PROGRAM DEVICE AUTO A Figure 24 6 As instructed on the next menu screen press the A Navigation Button to begin the automatic code search process Your confirmation that the remote is sending out commands is the movement of a square block across the top line of the LCD display screen while the bottom line reads PLEASE LAIT You will also see the check to see whether the device has turned back on If it has skip to Step 12 If it does not turn off press the 2 Button lt p or the next button in the numeric sequence if you are repeating the procedure as instructed by the LCD screen in Figure 27 POWER ON Y DSET H 1 8 Figure 27 11 When pressing the 1 button does not turn the device being programmed back on repeat the procedure by trying the remainder of the CONFIGURING THE REMOTE 1 Press and hold the Program Button D for about three seconds while th
101. h input using the INDEPENDENT setting as described on page 25 When using the full OSD system to make the setup adjustments press the OSD Button P once so that he MASTER MENU Figure 1 appears The cursor will be next to the INPUT SETUP line Press the Set Button gt and the INPUT SETUP menu Figure 2 will appear on the screen Press the lt gt Navigation Button until the desired input name appears in the highlighted video as well as being indicated in the front panel Input Indicators KK When you are scrolling through the list of available inputs you will hear a slight click from time to time This is normal as it is caused by the relay that is used to switch between the two Component Video Inputs INPUT SETUP x gt INPUT VIDEO 1 NAME COMPONENT IN KEINE DIGITAL IN BACK TO MASTER MENU Figure 2 When one of the four Video inputs is selected as the source you have the option of renaming the input as it appears in the on screen and front panel messages This is helpful if you have more than one VCR if you wish to associate a specific product brand name with the input or to simply enter any name that will help you to remember which source is being selected To change the input name press the A W Navigation Button on the remote so that the gt cursor is pointing to NAME Next press and hold the Set Button for a few seconds until a flashing box appears to the right of the colon Immediat
102. hall Before beginning the output level 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 While the AVR 430 allows you to set output levels manually we recommend that the EzSet system be used when the AVR is first installed to establish the initial level settings Using EzSet Harman Kardon s exclusive EzSet remote makes it possi ble to quickly and accurately set the AVR 430 s output levels without the use of a sound pressure meter although manual adjustment is also available However for the easiest setup follow these steps while seated in the listening position that will be used most often 1 Make certain that all speaker positions have been properly configured for their large or small set tings See pages 23 25 and turn off the OSD System if it is in use 2 Adjust the volume so that it is at L 5 dB as shown in the on screen display or Lower Display Line RTI 3 Press and hold the SPL Select Button on the remote until the red LED under the Set Button lights and the LCD screen in the remote changes to the display shown in Figure 9 SET SPKR LEVELS EzSer A Figure 9 4 Press the Set Button F2 within five seconds to move to the next step 5 Press the A Navigation Button until the lower line of the remote s LCD display shows the number of speakers in your system
103. hange a setting to better reflect your listening taste simply follow the instructions for changing the settings for that parameter as shown in this section Having completed the setup and configuration process for your AVR 430 you are about to experience the finest in music and home theater listening Enjoy Basic Operation Once you have completed the initial setup and configu ration of the AVR 430 it is simple to operate and enjoy The following instructions will help you maximize the enjoyment of your new receiver Turning the AVR 430 On or Off When using the AVR 430 for the first time you must press the Main Power Switch EY to turn the unit on This places the unit in a Standby mode as indicated by the amber illumination surrounding the Standby On Switch Kl Once the unit is in Standby you may begin a listening session by pressing the Standby On Switch Bill on the front panel or the Power On Button or AVR Selector on the remote This will tum the unit on and retum the AVR to the input source that was last used The unit may also be turned on from Standby by pressing any of the Input Selector Buttons D 9 on the remote or the Input Source Selector Button F on the front panel Whenever the AVR is turned on you will see all of the front panel indicators light up for a few seconds This is normal and it is part of the units power on self test procedure NOTE After pressing one of the Input Selector
104. harman kardon Power for the Digital Revolution VR 430 AUDIO VIDEO RECEIVER OWNER S MANUAL DO DIGITAL Ex 00 DOSSIRO OOHEADPHONE OOVRIUAL harman kardon AVR 430 AUDIO VIDEO RECEIVER 3 Introduction 4 Safety Information 4 Unpacking 5 Front Panel Controls 8 Rear Panel Connections 11 Main Remote Control Functions 15 ZonellRemote Control Functions 16 Installation and Connections 19 System Configuration 19 Speaker Placement 19 System Setup 20 Input Setup 21 Audio Setup 22 Surround Setup 23 Speaker Setup 25 Delay Settings 26 Output Level Adjustment 26 Using EzSet 27 Manual Output Level Adjustment 29 Operation 29 Basic Operation 29 Source Selection 29 6 Channel 8 Channel Direct Input 29 Volume and Tone Control 30 Surround Mode Selection 30 Digital Audio Playback 31 Surround Mode Chart 33 Tuner Operation 34 Tape Recording 34 Output Level Trim Adjustment 36 Advanced Features 36 Surround Amplifier Channel Assignment 36 Display Brightness 36 Tum On Volume Level 37 Semi OSD Settings 37 Ful OSD Time Out Adjustment 38 Multiroom Operation 38 Multiroom Setup 38 Multiroom Operation 40 Configuring the Remote Typographical Conventions 40 Preprogrammed Code Entry In order to help you use this manual with the remote control front panel controls and rear panel connections 41 Automatic Code Entry certain conventions have been
105. he AVR 430 memorizes the settings for each input individually you will need to make these adjustments for each input used However once they are made further adjustment is only required when system components are changed To make this process as quick and as easy as possi ble we suggest that you use the full OSD system with the on screen menus and step through each input Once you have completed the settings for the first input many settings may be duplicated for the remain ing inputs It is also a good idea to set the configura tion data in the order these items are listed in the MASTER MENU as some settings require a Specific entry in a prior menu item Input Setup The first step is to configure each input Once an input is selected the settings for the Digital Input Component Video assignment and Surround Mode will attach themselves to that input and be stored in a nonvolatile memory This means that once made the selection of an input will automatically recall those settings For that reason the procedures described below must be repeated for each input source so that you have the opportunity to custom tailor each source to your specific listening requirements However once made they need not be changed again unless you need to alter a setting The configuration settings for speaker size and crossover points may either be set once and applied to all inputs or you may select a different speaker configuration for eac
106. he Upper Display Line FE and then goes out This will also activate manual tuning mode Preset Tuning Using the remote up to 30 stations may be stored in the AVR 430 s memory for easy recall using the front panel controls or the remote To enter a station into the memory first tune the sta tion using the steps outlined above Then 1 Press the Memory Button on the remote the station s frequency will flash 2 Within five seconds press the Numeric Keys qp corresponding to the location where you wish to Store this station s frequency Once entered the 34 OPERATION preset number will appear in the Upper Display Line FF 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 gt 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 Stations Selector Buttons J on the front panel or remote Tape Recording In normal operation the audio or video source selected for listening through the AVR 430 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 Outputs or Video 1 Video 2 Audio and Video Outputs POHA in the record mode When a digital audio recorder is
107. he remote and point the lens toward the AVR for best results In learning mode the remote receives IR codes to be learned through a sensor behind the lens NOTE DO NOT remove the rubber plug that is supplied to cover the jack on the upper right side of the remote The jack is not active and is reserved for future use 14 MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS ZONE II REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS Power Off Button When used in the room where the AVR 430 is located press this button to place the unit in Standby When it is used in a remote Preset Up Down Track Skip Buttons When the AVR 430 s tuner is selected as the input source these buttons will move up or down through the list of POWER MUTE room with a sensor that is connected to the Stations that have been stored in the preset memory AK Jun NC Multiroom IR Input jack this button turns the When a CD or DVD changer or player is selected e i Multiroom system on and off these buttons activate the Forward or Reverse Track id P e e or Chapter Skip functions e C O AVR Selector Button Press this button to turn o DD D TREE on the AVR 430 The input in use when the unit was G Disc Skip Buttons Press these buttons to 3 C0 last on will be selected change discs on compatible Harman Kardon CD or DUM SE DVD changer or players G AM FM Tuner Selector Press this button to aiki am O DN PRESET UP select the Tuner as the input to the
108. i OSD system is also available allowing you to make adjustments directly by pressing the appro priate buttons on the front panel or remote control for the specific parameter to be adjusted For example to change the digital input for any of the sources press the Digital Select Button 3 and then press the A V Navigation Button to scroll through the list of options as they appear in the on screen display or in the Lower Display Line FE To use the ful OSD menu system press the OSD Button gy When the menu is on the screen press the A V Navigation Button until the on screen cursor is next to the item you wish to adjust and then press the Set Button P to adjust that item The menus will remain on the screen for 20 seconds and then they will time out and disappear from the screen The time out may be increased to as much as 50 seconds by going to the ADVANCED SELECT menu and changing the item titled FULL OSD TIME OUT When the full OSD system is in use the menu selec tions are not shown in the Upper or Lower Display Lines FA When the ful OSD menu system is used OSD ON will appear in the Upper Display Line KK to remind you that a video display must be used When the semi OSD system is used in conjunc tion with the discrete configuration buttons the on screen display will show a single line of text with the current menu selection That selection will also be shown in the Upper or Lower Display Lines KIT depending
109. icators EE Upper Display Line Depending on the unit s status a variety of messages will appear here In normal operation this line will show the current input source and identify whether an analog or digital input is in use When the tuner is selected as the input this line will identify the station as AM or FM and show the frequency and preset number if any EE Lower Display Line Depending on the units Status a variety of messages will appear here In nor mal operation the current surround mode will appear on this line KE Surround Mode Indicators One of these indicators will light to show the surround mode in use Depending on the specific combination of input sources and surround mode selected more than one indicator may light See page 31 for more information a Remote Sensor Window The sensor behind this window receives infrared signals from the remote control Aim the remote at this area and do not block or cover it unless an external remote sensor is installed FRONT PANEL CONTROLS T I 1 Q Qe Ou Ou OOO O ADS Polver Phdnes vns Spdaker Chahnel bili sa a 4 sh opila coafins S Video Video L Audio R ih Digital In Out Video eps EX E D pm nm iei mnm U n I The following controls and jacks are located behind the front panel door To open the door place the edge of a finger on the left or right edge of the
110. ill revert back to the default setting for AVR commands NOTE Some brands share a common remote control code for Power Off for many models For that reason it is possible that even though the remote appears to be properly programmed you may find that some but tons do not appear to issue the correct command If this is the case repeat the procedure outlined above but if more than one numeric key selection is suggested in Step 7 try a different number to see whether the remote operates correctly Although the AVR remote is preprogrammed with an extensive library of codes for many major brands it is also possible that you may have attempted to program a product that is too new or too old and thus not all of its commands will be in the code library You may fill in the codes for any button that does not operate properly by using the learning technique shown on page 41 Automatic Code Entry In addition to manual code selection using the brand name list it is also possible to automatically search through all the codes that are stored in the AVR remote s library to see whether a device will respond even if it is not listed among the brands that appear when you program the remote manually To automatically search through the codes that are available for a specific device type e 9 DVD VCR follow these steps 1 Tum on the power to the device you wish to program into the AVR remote This is important because in a later ste
111. in or until the unit is turned off If you wish to make other adjustments press the A V Navigation Button until the on screen cursor is next to the desired setting or the BACK TO MASTER MENU line and press the Set Button pA If you have no other adjustments to make press the OSD Button p to exit the menu system Turn On Volume Level As is the case with most audio video receivers when the AVR 430 is tumed on it will always return to the volume setting in effect when the unit was turned off However you may prefer to always have the AVR 430 turn on at a specific setting regardless of what was last in use when the unit was turned off To change the default condition so that the same volume level is always used at turn on you will need to make an adjustment in the ADVANCED SELECT menu To start the adjustment press the OSD Button ED to bring the MASTER MENU Figure 1 to the screen Press the W Navigation Button until the on screen gt cursor is next to the ADVANCED line Press the Set Button to enter the ADVANCED SELECT menu Fig 15 Atthe ADVANCED SELECT menu make certain that the on screen gt cursor is next to the VOLUME DEFAULT line by pressing the A Y Navigation Button as needed Next press the Navigation Button so that the word ON is highlighted in the video display Next press the W Navigation Button once so that the on screen gt cursor is next to the DEFAULT VOL SET line To set the des
112. ing for that speaker and then press the Set Button P to enter the setting The a v Navigation Button gt may be used to select another position or you may simply wait five seconds for the system to time out and return to normal operation When all delay settings made using the menu system have been completed press the a w Navigation Button until the gt cursor is pointing to the BACK TO MASTER MENU line and press the Set Button f Output Level Adjustment Output level adjustment is a key part of the configura tion of any surround sound product It is particularly important for a digital receiver such as the AVR 430 as correct outputs ensure that you hear soundtracks with the proper directionality and intensity IMPORTANT NOTE 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 ambi ence a special 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 surround speakers to operate only occasionally Artificially increasing the volume to the rear speakers may destroy the illusion of an enveloping sound field that duplicates the way you hear sound in a movie theater or concert
113. io source is selected the last video input used remains routed to the Video 1 Video 2 Video Outputs WE and Video Monitor Outputs QD This permits simultaneous viewing and listening to different sources When a composite or S Video source is selected the video signal for that input will be routed to the Video Monitor Output and will be viewable on a TV monitor connected to the AVR 430 OPERATION 6 Channel 8 Channel Direct Input There are two input choices available for use with sources such as a DVD Audio or SACD player that are connected to the 8 Channel Direct Inputs Select the appropriate input according to the way your system and source equipment is configured mThe b CH DIRECT input should be used when the SBR and SBL inputs are NOT in use It passes the input from the source directly through to the volume control without any analog to digital conversion and it mutes the unused input jacks to prevent unwanted noise from interfering with System performance m The amp CH DIRECT input should be used when an input is connected to all eight 8 Channel Direct Inputs It passes the input from the source directly through to the volume control without any analog to digital conversion and it mutes the unused input jacks to prevent unwanted noise from interfering with System performance Volume and Tone Control Adjust the volume to a comfortable level using the front panel Volume Control KT or remote Volume Up Down
114. ired tum on volume press the lt gt Navigation Button until the desired volume level is shown on the DEFAULT VOL SET line This setting may NOT be made with the regular volume controls NOTE Since the setting for the turn on volume can not be heard while the setting is being made you may wish to determine the setting before making the adjustment To do this listen to any source and adjust the volume to the desired level using the regular Volume Controls M When the desired volume level to be used at turn on is reached make a note of the setting as it appears in the lower third of the video screen or in the Lower Display Line RTI A typical volume level will appear as a negative number such as 25dB When making the adjust ment use the lt gt Navigation Button to enter this setting Unlike some of the other adjustments in this menu the turn on volume default will remain in effect until it is changed or turned off in this menu even when the unit is turned off If you wish to make other adjustments press the AJ Navigation Button until the on screen cursor is next to the desired setting or the BACK TO MASTER MENU line and press the Set Button 2 If you have no other adjust ments to make press the OSD Button p to exit the menu system Semi OSD Settings The semi OSD system places one line messages at the lower third of the video display screen whenever the Volume Input Source Surround mode tuner
115. isplay screen Figure 57 is where you select the device that will receive the punch through commands In our example that is the VID 2 TV button as that is where we want the cable box s channel controls to be active Press the A Y Navigation Button until the name of the base device appears and then press the Set Button DEVICE IN USE UCR A Figure 57 5 At the next display screen Figure 58 you will select the device whose Channel Up Down com mands will be used Press the A W Navigation CONFIGURING THE REMOTE 45 CONFIGURING THE REMOTE Button until the desired device name appears to the right of the device in use In our example that is the cable box When the desired combination of devices appears press the Set Button 2 PUNCH THROUGH UCR lt CBL A Figure 58 6 When the Set button is pressed the display will change to show you that the new combination of control commands is being saved to the units memory as shown in Figure 59 The word SAVED wil flash four times and then the remote will return to normal operation UCR lt CBL CHAN SAVED A Figure 59 7 Once the punch through is programmed the Channel Up Down Buttons of the second device named will be used when those buttons are pressed while the master device is in use Returning the Channel Control Settings to Default Operation If you wish to remove the Channel Punch Through so that the commands for Channel Up Down
116. ited satellite speakers that do not reproduce sounds below 200Hz 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 to 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 This menu screen also allows you to enter the settings for the AVR 430 s Quadruple Crossover feature which allows a different crossover point to be used for the front left right center surround and surround back speakers In systems where full range or tower speakers are used for the front soundstage or where different brands or models are in use at the various speaker positions this feature allows you to customize the bass management and redirection circuits with a precision not previously possible It is easiest to enter the proper settings for the speaker setup through the SPEAKER SETUP menu Figure 6 If that menu is not already on your screen from the prior adjustments press the OSD Button to bring up the MASTER MENU Figure 1 and then press the w Navigation Button until the cursor is on the SPEAKER SETUP line Press the Set Button P to bring up the SPEAKER SETUP menu Figure 6 SPEAKER SETUP x N MODE SEA X OVER LEFT RIGHT S
117. ition a REMOTE RESET COMPLETE message will appear Figure 78 briefly and then the remote will return to normal operation REMOTE RESET COMPLETE Figure 78 Additional Notes on Configuring and Operating the Remote When the remote is being programmed it will auto matically tme out if no button is pressed within a thirty second period The message shown in Figure 80 will appear briefly and the remote will then exit the feature being programmed and any data entered will be lost CONFIGURING THE REMOTE TIME OUT OR CLR KEY PRESSED Figure 79 The programming or configuration process may also be stopped at any time by pressing the Clear Button The message shown in Figure 79 will appear the data entered in the current process will be lost and the remote will return to normal operation Any process that was underway when the button will be pressed must be restarted Extensive use of the programming learning and configuration functions of the remote may consume significantly more battery power than normal remote operation While the batteries should last for four to six months in normal operation you may find that they need to be changed sooner after the remote is programmed for the first time When the batteries approach a level below which the remote will not function the remote s LCD screen will display a LOW BATTERY warning as shown in Figure 80 We strongly recommend replacing the batteries as soon as
118. itstream and Surround Mode Indications When a digital source is playing the AVR 430 senses the type of bitstream data that is present Using this information the correct surround mode will automati cally be selected For example DTS bitstreams will cause the unit to switch to DTS decoding and Dolby Digital bitstreams will enable Dolby Digital decoding When the unit senses PCM data from CDs or LDs you may select any of the standard surround modes such as Dolby Pro Logic Il or Logic 7 Since the range of available surround modes is dependent on the type of digital data that is present the AVR 430 shows you what type of signal is present This will help you to understand the choice of modes When a digital source is first detected the AVR 430 will display a message to indicate the type of bitstream being received This message will appear shortly after an input or surround mode is changed and will remain in the Lower Display Line FA for about five seconds before that portion of the display returns to the normal surround mode indication 32 OPERATION For Dolby Digital and DTS sources a three digit indication will appear showing the number of channels present in the data An example of this type of display is 3 2 1 The first number in the display message indicates how many discrete front channel signals are present A 3 tells you that separate front left center and front right signals are available This will be displaye
119. just the A V Sync delay press the a w Navigation Button so that the gt cursor is pointing to the A V Sync Delay line on the menu and then press the lt gt Navigation Button qi to delay the sound sufficiently so that it matches the on screen video The delay settings may be adjusted at any time using the remote control and while viewing an on screen image by pressing the Delay Select Button y2 The A V Sync Delay setting is first and it may be adjusted by pressing the Set Button F within five seconds of when the A V SYNC DELAY message appears in the on screen display and the Lower Display Line FA Then press the lt gt Navigation Button to enter the desired delay setting that brings the video and sound back in sync Press the Set Button 2 again to enter the setting 26 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Note that the A V Sync delay setting is unique to each video input source so you may enter a different set ting to compensate for the differences between any product attached to the Video 1 2 3 or 4 inputs To change one of the individual speaker positions directly press the Speaker Select Button f followed by the A w Navigation Button 9 to select the desired position as that name appears in the on screen display and the Lower Display Line RTI When the name of the speaker position to be adjusted appears press the Set Button within five seconds Press the lt gt Navigation Button to enter the desired delay sett
120. justments s lt gt Buttons When making system configura tion changes using the front panel controls press these button to scroll through the available choices for the option being adjusted E Set Button When making system configuration changes using the front panel controls press this but ton to enter a setting into the units memory Optical 3 Digital Input Connect the optical digital output of an audio or video product to this jack Coaxial 3 Digital J ack Connect the coaxial digi tal input or output for a digital audio product such as a portable audio player or video game to this jack The jack is normally an input but may be switched to an output for recording using the menu system See page 34 for more information Video 4 J acks These audio video jacks may be used as an input for temporary connection to video games or portable audio video products such as cam corders and portable audio players See page 34 for more information FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 7 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS Qo geoeosgeo Q ODODE DD amp KE NN J Zs
121. l power IR sensor or volume control wires to be run to the second zone In addition the AVR 430 includes a remote IR sensor input so that remote control commands from the Zone Il remote included with the unit may be transmitted to the unit while standard IR input output jacks allow the remote zone s commands to be sent to compatible IR controlled source devices Installation Although simple remote room systems may be installed by the average do it yourself hobbyist the complexity of your multizone multiroom system involves running wires inside of walls where the services of a specially trained installer may be required Regardless of who does the work please remember that local building codes may govern in wall electrical work including proper specification of any wiring used and the way in which it is connected You are respon sible for making certain that all multiroom installation work is done properly and in compliance with all appli cable codes and regulations For standard installations follow the instructions shown on page 17 for the connection of speaker wire and IR remote wiring to the AVR 430 For installations where the Surround Back Left Right amplifier channels are used to power the remote zone make certain that the system is configured for that type of operation as shown on page 36 38 MULTIROOM OPERATION For installations where A BUS modules are used fol low the instructions provided with the A BUS remot
122. l EX Dolby Pro Logic Il DTS DTS ES Discrete and Matrix DTS Neo 6 and DTS 96 24 Ii Seven channels of high current ultrawide bandwidth amplification with the surround back channels assignable to either main room or remote room use m Harman Kardon s exclusive Logic 7 processing along with a choice of either Dolby Virtual Speaker or VMAx processing for use when only two speakers are available m Dolby Headphone to create spacious open sound fields when using headphones E High bandwidth HDTV compatible component video inputs may be assigned to any video input i Full bass management for all inputs including the analog direct inputs for DVD Audio and SACD players including Quadruple Crossover and individual settings for each input E A V Sync delay adjustable for each input delivers perfect lip sync with digital programs or video displays ii Front panel digital audio and analog audio video jacks may be used as either inputs or outputs for connection to portable products or video game consoles E Extensive Multiroom options including a standard Zone Il remote assignable rear channel amplifier channels and A BUS Ready capability for listening to a separate source in a remote zone li Fasy to program llli 3zSet remote with two line LCD display automatically sets output levels for optimal performance CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION To prevent electric shock do not use this polarized plu
123. ll remain in effect until it is changed even if the unit is turned off ADVANCED FEATURES If you wish to make other adjustments press the A V Navigation Button 9 until the on screen gt cursor is next to the desired setting or the BACK TO MASTER MENU line and press the Set Button g If you have no other adjustments to make press the OSD Button to exit the menu System ADVANCED FEATURES 37 MULTIROOM OPERATION The AVR 430 is fully equipped to operate as the con trol center for a complete multiroom system that is capable of sending one source to a second zone in the house while a separate source is listened to in the main room In addition to providing for control over the selection of the remote source and its volume the AVR 430 offers a comprehensive range of options for powering the speakers in the second zone IB Using the line level Multiroom Audio Outputs D the selected source may be fed to optional exter nal power amplifiers that may be matched to the specifics of the installation iM When the main room system is configured for 5 1 operation the Surround Back Left Right amplifier channels may be used to power the remote zone so that no additional amplifiers are required I Using built in A BUS Ready technology optional A BUS modules may be connected to the AVR 430 via a single Category 5 5e wire so that remote zone speakers may be powered directly from the A BUS module without the need for additiona
124. ll return to normal operation within five seconds after the setting is changed For private listening simply place a standard 1 4 stereo headphone plug or adaptor into the Headphone J ack E behind the door EJ on the front panel The speakers will automatically mute and a two channel stereo signal will be sent to the headphones The Lower Display Line FE will read DOLBY H BP indicating that the headphone output is in the Bypass mode and to confirm that no processing is being used When the headphones are in use you may take advantage of the Dolby Headphone modes to bring added spaciousness to headphone listening Press the Dolby Mode Select Button or the Surround Mode Selector E to cycle through the three Dolby Headphone modes to select the one that you prefer Surround Mode Selection One of the most important features of the AVR 430 is its ability to reproduce a full multichannel surround sound field from digital sources analog matrix Surround encoded programs and standard stereo programs Selection of a surround mode is based on personal taste as well as the type of program source material being used For example motion pictures or TV pro grams bearing the logo of one of the major surround encoding processes such as Dolby Surround or DTS Stereo may be played in either the Dolby Digital Dolby Pro Logic Il Cinema DTS Neo 6 Cinema or Logic 7 Cinema surround modes depending on the source material NOTE Once a pr
125. ly the 5 1 versions are available when there are no Surround Back Speakers The Logic 7 C or Cinema mode should be used with any source that contains Dolby Surround or similar matrix encoding Logic 7 C delivers increased center channel intelligibility and more accurate placement of sounds with fades and pans that are much smoother and more realistic than with other decoding techniques The Logic 7 M or Music mode should be used with analog or PCM stereo sources Logic 7 M enhances the listening experience by presenting a wider front soundstage and greater rear ambience Both Logic 7 modes also direct low frequency information to the subwoofer if installed and configured to deliver maximum bass impact The Logic 7 E or Enhance mode available only when the 5 1 option is chosen is an extension of the Logic 7 modes that is primarily used with musical programs Logic 7 adds additional bass enhancement that circulates low frequencies in the 40Hz to 120Hz range to the front and surround speakers to deliver a less localized soundstage that appears broader and wider than when the subwoofer is the sole source of bass energy These two modes are available when any analog source is playing to create a three channel five channel or six channel surround presentation from conventional Matrix encoded and traditional Stereo sources Select the Cinema version of Neo 6 when a program with any type of analog Matrix Surround encoding is present Select the Music version of
126. m layout and your tastes You may repeat this procedure as many times as necessary to achieve a desired result In order to prevent possible damage to your hearing or your equipment it is important to avoid setting the master volume above 0dB NOTE The subwoofer output is not adjusted when the test tone is in use To adjust the subwoofer output you must use an external source following the instructions on page 34 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Manual Output Level Adjustment Output levels may also be adjusted manually either to Set them to a specific level with an SPL meter or to make fine tuning adjustments to the levels obtained using the EzSet remote CHANNEL ADJUST x SR EH SUB CHANNEL RESET TEST TONE BACK TO MASTER MENU Figure 12 Manual output level adjustment is most easily done through the CHANNEL ADJUST menu Figure 12 If you are already at he MASTER MENU press the W Navigation Button until the on screen gt cursor is next to the CHANNEL ADJUST line If you are not at the MASTER MENU press the OSD Button to bring up the MASTER MENU Fig 1 and then press the W Navigation Button until the on screen gt cursor is next to he CHANNEL ADJUST line Press the Set Button f to bring the CHANNEL ADJUST menu Figure 12 to the screen When the CHANNEL ADJUST menu appears press the W Navigation Button until the on screen cursor is nex to the TEST TONE line Press the lt gt Navigation Button
127. memory you have the option of erasing it You may do this at any time by following these Steps 1 Press and hold the Program Button for about three seconds while the message shown in Figure 17 appears in the remote s LCD Information Display Release the button when the red light under the Set Button jp appears 2 The remote s MAIN MEHU message Figure 18 will appear in the LCD display and the Set Button will remain illuminated in red Press the A Navigation Button three times so that MACRO appears on the bottom line of the LCD screen as shown in Figure 39 Press the Set Button to enter the main macro menu branch 3 At the next menu screen Figure 46 press the A V Navigation Button until the bottom line in the remote s LCD display reads ERASE A MACE Press the Set Button P to begin the process of erasing a macro MACRO ERASE A MACRO A Figure 46 4 The next display screen Figure 47 is where you select which macro will be erased Press the A Navigation Button until the number of the macro you wish to erase appears For this example we will erase the Power On macro created in the previous section When the name of the macro to be erased appears press the Set Button f ERASE A MACRO POWER ON A Figure 47 5 The word ERASED will flash four times in the bottom line of the remote s LCD display and then the display will return to its normal condition When that happens the macro is eras
128. mote batteries Press the AVR selector Make certain front panel sensor is visible to remote or connect remote sensor Move unit or antenna away from computers fluorescent lights motors or other electrical appliances Resume play for DVD Check that Digital Input is selected Processor Reset In the rare case where the unit s operation or the dis plays 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 units operation If the system still malfunctions a System reset may clear the problem To clear the AVR 430 s entire system memory includ ing tuner presets output level settings delay times and speaker configuration data first put the unit in Standby by pressing the Standby On Switch Kl Next press and hold the Surround Mode Group Selector FA and the Tuning Mode Selector Ez buttons for three seconds 50 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE The unit will turn on automatically and display the RESET message in the Upper Display Line EK NOTE Resetting the processor will erase any configu ration settings you have made for speakers output levels surround modes digital input assignments as well as the tuner presets After a reset the unit will be returned to the factory presets and all settings for these items m
129. n Direct Button Clear Button Numeric Keys Tuning Mode Button Y C23 1 Dim pth Can o D Cot E e D Channel Select Button wy Cr Qs Qo B Navigation Button TEST SURR DOLBY DTS SURR I e 143 Digital Select Button Il Co ONE Ae om Set Button I Volume Up Down Selectors Transport Fast Play Scan Buttons D Main Transport Controls Track Skip Up Down Buttons Preset Up Down Button Tuning Up Down Button Disc Skip Button Program Button Light Button Multiroom Button Macro Buttons Sleep Button EID Night Mode Button ED OSD Button Tone Control Button Mute Button AM FM Button Channel Up Down Selector Transport Play Buttons y Delay Select Button Speaker Select Button Memory Button G Stereo Mode Select Button G DTS Neo 6 Mode Select Button DTS Digital Mode Select Button Dolby Mode Select Button 6 8 Channel Input Select G SPL Select Button EzSet Microphone Sensor O LS o o 1 69 09 9 9 9 66 00 9 MISES wv SKIP a I D ois RAT AM FM MUTE pl e D lanom 2o 30 e e 0666 9 Gees Lens y Quer pe er Cm 6 9 9 9 NOTES gt The function names shown here are each button s feature when used with the AVR 430 Most buttons have additional functions when used with other devices When a button is pressed the function name will appear in th
130. n Button 9 to move the on screen gt cursor so that it is next to the TEST TONE line Press the lt gt Navigation Button so that OF F is highlighted This will tum off the test tone and allow you to use your external test disc or other source material as the reference Then use the A Y Navigation Button to select the chan nels to be adjusted At each channel position use the lt gt Navigation Button to change the output level Remember the goal is to have the output level at each channel be equal when heard at the listening position If you wish to reset all the levels to their original factory default of 0dB offset press the A W Navigation Button 9 so that the on screen cursor is next to the CHANNEL RESET line and press the lt gt Navigation Button so that the word ON is highlighted After the levels are reset resume the pro cedure outlined above to reset the levels to the desired settings When all adjustments are done press the A V Navigation Button 9 to move the on Screen cursor so that itis netto BACK TO MASTER MENU and then press the Set Button if you wish to go back to the main menu to make other adjustments If you have no other adjust ments to make press the OSD Button p to exit the menu system NOTE The output levels may be separately trimmed for each digital and analog surround mode If you wish to have different trim levels for a specific mode select that mode and then follow th
131. n on surround modes Logic 7 Mode Select Button Press this button to select from among the available Logic 7 surround modes See page 31 for the available Logic 7 options Direct Button Press this button when the tuner is in use to start the sequence for direct entry of a Station s frequency After pressing the button simply press the proper Numeric Keys to select a station See page 33 for more information on the tuner M Clear Button When programming the remote or using the EzSet feature press this button to cancel the current function When using the remote to enter frequencies for direct tuner access press this button to clear previous entries Numeric Keys These buttons serve as a ten button numeric keypad to enter tuner preset positions They are also used to select channel numbers when TV Cable or SAT 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 These buttons are also used to enter letters and num bers when renaming devices in the LCD Information Display See page 47 for more information on renam ing devices and keys Tuning Mode Button Press this button to change the tuner mode between manual and automatic When the button is pressed so that AUTO STEREO appears in the Upper Display Line FE and in the on screen display only Stations with acceptable signal quality will be tuned and the tuner will play F
132. n the word SAVED will flash four times in the center of the bottom line 10 When the codes are saved the remote will return to normal operation and whenever you press the Input Selector Button that was just programmed the display will show the original device type code at the far left side of the display with the name of the new code set type in brack ets For example the display will read TU X UCR in our example of replacing the TV codes with those for a VCR Macro Programming Macros enable you to easily repeat frequently used combinations of multiple remote control commands with the touch of a single button Once a macro is programmed you may send up to 20 commands with one press of the Power On or Macro buttons This will greatly simplify the process of tuming on your system changing devices or other common tasks Thanks to the remote s two line display it is easier than ever for you to take advantage of the power of macro commands Recording a Macro To record a macro into the remote s memory follow these steps 1 Press and hold the Program Button for about three seconds while the message shown in Figure 17 appears in the remote s LCD Information Display Release the button when the red light under the Set Button jp appears 2 The remote s MAIN MEHU message Figure 18 will appear in the LCD display and the Set Button gg will remain illuminated in red Press the A Navigation Button three times so
133. name the input to HDTV Tuner is an H you would locate the H above the 4 button and press the button twice The first press shows a G the second press changes it to an H Consult the table at the end of this Section to see which characters pressing a partic ular button generates After you enter the first letter of the new device name there are three options for entering the next character a To enter a letter that requires a different numeric key to be pressed simply press that button The cursor will automatically move to the next position and the first letter accessed by the new button will appear Following our example the next letter needed is a D so you would press the 3 button once b To enter a letter that uses the same numeric key you must first press the gt Navigation Button to move the blinking cursor block to the next position Then press the Numeric Key as required to enter the desired letter C To enter a blank space press the Navigation Button twice The first press will move the cursor to the right and the second press will move the cursor one more space to the right leaving a blank space between the last letter and the next one 8 Repeat Step 7 as needed to enter all the needed letters numbers characters and spaces 9 When the text entry is complete press the Set Button 2 The LCD display will blink DEVICE RENAMED three times and then retu
134. no LFE channel infor mation available However even when there is no dedicated LFE channel low frequency sound will be present at the subwoofer output when the speaker configuration is set to show the presence of a subwoofer The information in the right side of the display will tell you if the digital audio data contains a special flag signal that will automatically activate the appro priate 6 1 or 7 1 mode This will be shown as EX ON or EX OFF for Dolby Digital bitstreams and ES ON or ES OFF for DTS bitstreams When Dolby Digital 3 2 1 or DTS or DTS ES signals are being played the AVR will automatically switch to the proper surround mode and no other processing may be selected When a Dolby Digital signal with a 3 1 0 or 2 0 0 signal is detected you may select any of the Dolby surround modes It is always a good idea to check the readout for the channel data to make certain that it matches the audio logo information shown on the back of a DVD pack age In some cases you will see an indication for 210 0 even when the disc contains a full 5 1 or 3 2 1 signal When this happens check the audio output settings for your DVD player or the audio menu selections for the specific disc being played to make certain that the player is sending the correct signal to the AVR PCM Playback PCM is the abbreviation for Pulse Code Modulation which is the type of digital signal used for standard CD playback and other non Dolby Digit
135. no need to program the remote for volume punch through for the AVR 430 s controls with other sources such as DVD To have the AVR 430 s volume commands used when the TV device is selected fol low these steps 1 Press and hold the Program Button for about three seconds while the message shown in Figure 17 appears in the remote s LCD Information Display Release the button when the red light under the Set Button P appears 2 The remote s MAIN MEHL message Figure 18 will appear in the LCD display and the Set Button will remain illuminated in red Press the A V Navigation Button until PLINCH THROLIGH appears on the bottom line of the LCD screen as shown in Figure 50 Press the Set Button to enter the main punch through menu branch MAIM MEHU PUNCH THROUGH A Figure 50 3 At the next menu screen Figure 51 press the Set Button to begin programming the remote for Volume punch through CONFIGURING THE REMOTE PUNCH THROUGH VOLUME A Figure 51 4 The next display screen Figure 52 is where you select the device that will receive the punch through commands In our example that is the VID 2 TV button as that is where we want the AVR 430 s volume controls to be active Press the AY Navigation Button until the name of the base device appears and then press the Set Button P DEUICE IN USE TU x Figure 52 5 At the next display screen Figure 53 you will select the device whose Vol
136. nt left right main speakers and the subwoofer will receive LFE information and the bass frequencies under the selected crossover point When all initial speaker size settings have been made you now have the option to take advantage of the AVR 430 s Quadruple Crossover system which allows individual crossover settings to be made for each speaker grouping The low frequency crossover point is set by the design of your speakers Depending on the design and driver complement of your speakers it is defined as the frequency which is either the lowest possible frequency the speaker is capable of repro ducing or the frequency at which sound is sent to the speaker s internal low frequency driver as opposed to the midrange driver Before making any changes to the settings for the crossover point we suggest that you find the crossover point for the speakers in each of the four groupings front left right center front surround and surround back by looking at the specifications page of each speaker s owner s manual by getting that information from the manufacturer s Web site or by contacting your dealer or the manufacturer s customer service department You will need this figure to accurately configure the next group of settings Note that when any speaker group other than the front left right speakers is setto LARGE the crossover may not be adjusted as the feed will be full range with no sound being derived for the subw
137. ntry is complete press the Set Button P The new name will be entered into the remote s memory replacing the default name 11 At this point you have two options a If you wish to program an additional key within the same device press the Set Button as instructed by the bottom line of the LCD display reading ANOTHER KEY The remote will return to the SELECT A KEY menu option as shown in Step 6 Repeat the instructions in Steps 6 though 11 to rename the next key b If you have no additional keys to rename press the A Navigation Button once so that the menu screen displays EXIT on the bottom line of the display Press the Set Button pA to return the remote to normal operation NOTES ON RENAMING KEYS Renaming a key does not change its function You may change the function of an individual key by learning a new code into the remote See page 41 for more information When a key is renamed it will only apply to the specific device selected in Step 4 The same key may be renamed as needed for each individual device with which it is used Resetting the Remote Depending on the way in which the remote has been programmed there may be a situation where you wish to totally erase all changes that have been made to the remote and return it to the factory defaults You may do that by following the steps shown below but remember that once the remote is reset ALL changes that have been made including programming for use
138. o the line level input of a powered subwoofer If an external sub woofer amplifier is used connect this jack to the sub woofer amplifier input A BUS Connector Connect this jack to an optional A BUS certified remote room keypad or amplifier to extend the multiroom capabilities of your AVR 430 See page 38 for more information on A BUS Surround Speaker Outputs Connect these out puts to the matching and terminals on your sur round channel speakers In conformance with the CEA color code specification the blue terminal is the posi tive or terminal that should be connected to the red terminal on the Surround Left speaker with older color coding while the gray terminal should be connected to the red terminal on the Surround Right speaker with the older color coding Connect the black terminal on the AVR to the matching black negative terminals for each surround speaker See page 16 for more information on speaker polarity Front Speaker Outputs Connect these outputs to the matching or terminals on your left and right speakers When making speaker connections always make certain to maintain correct polarity by connecting the color coded white for front left and red for front right terminals on the AVR 430 to the red terminals on the speakers and the black terminals on the AVR 430 to the black terminals on the Speakers See page 16 for more information on speaker polarit
139. o you would locate the Z above the 9 button and press the button four times The first press shows a W the subsequent presses step through the other letters available until the Z appears Consult the table on this page to see which characters are available by pressing a particular button 8 After you enter the first letter of the new device name there are three options for entering the next character a To enter a letter that requires a different numeric key to be pressed simply press that button The cursor will automatically move to the next position and the first letter accessed by the new button will appear Following our example the next letter needed is an O so you would press the 6 button once b To enter a letter that uses the same numeric key you must first press the gt Navigation Button to move the blinking cursor block to the next position Then press the Numeric Key as required to enter the desired letter This is the way you would enter the second 0 in the word ZOOM and again for the letter M c To enter a blank space press the Navigation Button twice The first press will move the cursor to the right and the second press will move the cursor one more space to the right leaving a blank space between the last letter and the next one 9 Repeat Steps 7 and 8 as needed to complete entering the needed letters numbers characters and spaces 10 When the text e
140. ogram has been encoded with matrix Surround information it retains the surround information as long as the program is broadcast in stereo Thus movies with surround sound may be decoded via any of the analog surround modes such as Pro Logic II Cinema Logic 7 Cinema or DTS Neo 6 Cinema when they are broadcast via conventional TV stations cable pay TV and satellite transmission In addition a growing number of made for television programs sports broad casts radio dramas and music CDs are also recorded in Surround sound You may view a list of these programs at the Dolby Laboratories Web site at www dolby com Even when a program is not listed as carrying intentional Surround information you may find that the Pro Logic ll Logic 7 Enhanced or DTS Neo 6 VMAx and the Hall or Theater modes often deliver enveloping surround pre 30 OPERATION sentations through the use of the natural information present in all stereo recordings Surround modes may be changed at any time by using either the front panel or remote control To select a new surround mode from the front panel first press the Surround Mode Group Selector Button EJ until the desired major surround mode group such as Dolby DTS or Logic 7 is selected Next press the Surround Mode Selector Button EJ to choose the specific individual surround mode To select a surround mode using the remote press the button for the major surround mode group that includes the mode you wish to
141. on for about three seconds while the message shown in Figure 17 appears in the remote s LCD Information Display Release the button when the red light under the Set Button gt appears 2 The remote s MAIN MEHL message Figure 18 will appear in the LCD display and the Set Button gt will remain illuminated in red Press the A Navigation Button 9 twice so that CHAHGE DEUICE appears on the bottom line of the LCD screen as shown in Figure 36 Press the Set Button P to begin the process of reassigning the commands used for a particular device MAIN MENU CHANGE DEVICE A Figure 36 3 The next menu display is where you select the Input Select or device that you wish to change When the display shown in Figure 37 appears press the A W Navigation Button to scroll through the list to find the device you wish to use for another function In this case we will select TV and show how to change it to take on the codes for operating a VCR When that device s name appears press the Set Button OLD DEVICE TYPE TU A Figure 37 Once the old device type has been selected you need to tell the remote which set of remote codes to use as a replacement for the device just selected When the instructions shown in Figure 38 appear press the A V Navigation Button to scroll through the list of device categories to find the name of the device that you wish to use The old device name will remain on the left
142. on to view the Submenu Press the lt gt Navigation Button to scroll through the available choices and then press the v Navigation Button so that the cursor is next to BACK TO MASTER MENU to continue the setup process The following few paragraphs detail the instructions needed for modes with multiple choices On the DOLBY SURR menu Figure 5 the selection choices include Dolby Digital Dolby Pro Logic Il Music Dolby Pro Logic I Movie Dolby Pro Logic Dolby Virtual Speaker Reference and Wide and Dolby 3 Stereo For a complete descripton of the dif ferent Dolby Surround modes see the chart on page 31 The Dolby Digital EX mode is only available when the system is set for 6 1 7 1 operation by configuring the Surround Back speakers to Small or Large as described on page 24 When a disc is playing that contains a special flag signal in the digital audio data stream the EX mode will be selected automatically It may also be selected using this menu or through the front panel or remote controls as shown on page 30 A complete explanation of these modes is found on page 31 When the Dolby Digital mode is selected there are additional settings available for the Night mode DOLBY SURR gt MODE DR ae eee NIGHT MID MAX BACK TO SURR SELECT Figure 5 The Night mode is a feature of Dolby Digital that uses Special processing to preserve the dynamic range and full intelligibility of a movie soundtrack
143. on which parameter is being adjusted Setting the System Configuration Memory The AVR 430 features an advanced memory system that enables you to establish different configurations for the speaker size component video assignment digital input surround mode and crossover frequency for each input source This flexibility enables you to custom tailor the way in which you listen to each source and have the AVR 430 memorize those set tings This means for example that you may set differ ent speaker configurations with the resultant changes to the bass management system Once these settings are made they will automatically be recalled whenever you select that input The factory default settings for the AVR 430 have all inputs except for DVD and Video 3 configured for an analog audio input the Coaxial Digital Audio Input 1 for DVD and the Optical Digital Input 1 amp B is the default for Video 3 The default speaker settings are Small at all positions with the Subwoofer on The default setting for the surround modes is Logic 7 Music for analog sources Dolby Digital or DTS will automatically be selected as appropriate when a digital source is in use Before using the unit you may want to change the settings for some inputs so that they are properly configured to reflect the use of digital or analog inputs the type of speakers installed and the surround mode Specifics of your home theater system Remember that since t
144. one of the numeric keys in Step 10 or 11 causes the device being programmed to turn back on follow the instructions shown in Figure 25 and press the Set Button F within five seconds of the device turning on After you press the Set button the top line of the LCD dis play will read SAWING and then the word SAUED wil flash four times in the center of the bottom line When the codes are saved the remote will return to normal operation and whenever you press the Input Selector Button that was just programmed the codes for the new device will be used If no further buttons are pressed the remote will revert back to the default setting for AVR commands Learning Commands On occasions when the AVR remote does not contain the codes for a particular products remote in its built in library or when you wish to program a missing or special function into one button of a device the AVR remote s learning capability allows you to do that To teach commands from one product s remote into the AVR remote follow the steps below The process requires that both the device s original remote and the AVR remote be available Before pressing any buttons on either remote place them so appears For this example we will select TV to enter the codes needed to operate your TV that the IR transmitter on the remote from the device to be programmed is facing the Infrared Lens Gy on the AVR remote The two remotes should be no more than an inc
145. onfiguration and channel output level adjustment Volume Up Down Buttons These controls share the common disc in the lower third of the remote To raise the volume press the button marked A by pressing towards the top of the remote To lower the volume press the button marked w by pressing towards the bottom of the remote The lt gt buttons on the left and right sides of this disc change channels up or down when the TV cable box or satellite Input Selectors have been pressed Transport Fast Play Scan Buttons These but tons have no direct function on the AVR 430 but they are used when the remote is programmed for a com patible DVD CD or tape player Pressing these buttons will transmit a fast play forward fast play reverse or fast forward or reverse scan command according to the capabilities of the player being controlled In the factory default setting these buttons are preprogrammed with the remote codes for Harman Kardon DVD players so that you may control a compatible player without having to switch devices D Main Transport Controls These buttons have no direct function on the AVR 430 but they are used when the remote is programmed for a compatible DVD CD or tape player Pressing these buttons will transmit a stop m record e or pause 11 command according to the capabilities of the player being controlled In the factory default setting these buttons are programmed with the remote codes f
146. oofer at that position The factory default setting for all speaker positions is 100Hz If that setting is acceptable for all channels then no adjustments are needed and you may skip this section However should you wish to change one of the settings please proceed by pressing the A Navigation Button so that the cursor moves back up to the MODE line Press the lt gt Navigation Button so that X OVER is high lighted and the menu data will change to the screen shown in Figure 7 SPEAKER DE SIZE FT RIGHT MEA ELEA ELEA ai 00H Z BLEFT RIGHT GR eC NEN TO MASTER MENU SETUP xx guoruunorzax Ke Figure 7 To change the setting for any of the four speaker groups press the A w Navigation Button until the cursor is next to the speaker group where you wish to make a change and then press the lt gt Navigation Button until the desired setting appears The available choices for low frequency infor mation to be sent to the subwoofer rather than to the main speaker channel are 40Hz 60Hz 80Hz 100Hz 120Hz and 200Hz Pick the choice that is identical to the information for the speakers or if an exact match is not possible pick the closest choice that is ABOVE the speaker s low frequency limit or crossover point to avoid the creation of a low frequency hole where your system will have no bass information The setting for the crossover point for the LFE channel which is created
147. oper Bauck Transa A BUS and A BUS Ready are registered TiVo is a registered trademark of TiVo 0 6 are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems Inc an International Industries Incorporated and is an ral Stereo under patent license trademarks of Leisure Tech Electronics Pty Ltd Australia C Replay TV is a registered trademark of SONICblue Inc TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 61 250 Crossways Park Drive Woodbury New York 11797 www harmankardon com 2003 Harman International Industries Incorporated harman kardon Part No ZK C10 01HA 00
148. or Harman Kardon DVD players so that you may control a compatible player without having to switch devices Track Skip Up Down Buttons These buttons do not have a direct function with the AVR 430 but when used with a compatibly programmed CD or DVD changer will change the track or chapter currently being played In the factory default setting these buttons are programmed with the remote codes for Harman Kardon DVD players so that you may control a compatible player without having to switch devices Preset Up Down Button When the tuner is in use press this button to scroll through the stations programmed into the AVR 430 s memory Tuning Up Down Button Press this button when the tuner is in use to change the station to one with a higher or lower frequency When the tuner is in the MANUAL MONO mode each tap of the Selector will increase or decrease the frequency by one increment When the tuner receives a strong enough signal for adequate reception MANUAL TUNE D will appear in the Lower Display Line KZ and in the on screen display When the tuner is in the AUTO STEREO mode press the button once and the tuner will scan for a station with accept able signal strength When the next higher or lower frequency station with a strong enough signal is tuned the frequency scan will stop and the Lower Display Line FEI and the on screen display will indicate AUTO TUNED When an FM Stereo station is tuned the display will ead AUT
149. orrect level set tings To use the EzSet remote as an SPL meter follow the instructions on page 27 Once the reference level has been set press the Channel Select Button f and FRONT L LEVEL will appear in the Lower Display Line KZ To change the level first press the Set Button D and then use the A w Navigation Button to raise or lower the level DO NOT use the vol ume control as this will alter the reference setting Once the change has been made press the Set Button and then press the A w Navigation Button to select the next output channel location that you wish to adjust To adjust the subwoofer level press the A w Navigation Button until WOOFER LEVEL appears in the Lower Display Line KT or on screen display Repeat the procedure as needed until all channels requiring adjustment have been set When all adjust ments have been made and no further adjustments are made for five seconds the AVR 430 will return to normal operation The channel output for any input may also be adjusted using the full OSD on screen menu system First set the volume to a comfortable listening level using the Volume Control I Then press the OSD Button to bring up the MASTER MENU Figure 1 Press the W Navigation Button until the on screen gt cursor is next to the CHANNEL AD JUST line Press the Set Button f to activate he CHANNEL ADJUST menu Once the menu appears on your video screen first use the A V Navigatio
150. ose materials at a local recycling center At this time you should remove the protective plastic film from the front panel lens Leaving the film in place will affect the performance of your remote control FRONT PANEL CONTROLS AVR 430 Volum errs DUDEN ETES a voi Db i DOPROLOGICH Paz LOGIC a vo 0 7 OU3SIERO VMAx im VD3 FIM m DEINHDPNE Der VD4 TAPE DIOVIRTUAL S7CH STER 0 Dapoer A BUS ecd m SUR OFF DES WERDE EE harman kardon ource KA Q Qe OA DID O QO 10 0 OOO Power Phdnes ls Spi ker Channel Digital Sel Delay Spt La opus Coakial3 S Vider Vide L Audio R Ip Digital invOug Video 4 L l 1 d ee EE LI L1 _ rA B D 3 IE d QE A K NOTE To make it easier to follow the instructions that refer to this illustration a larger copy may be downloaded from the Product Support section for this product at www harmankardon com The following controls and indicators are available on the AVR 430 s front panel EX Standby On Switch EA Surround Mode Group Selector EJ Surround Mode Selector E Tuning Selector E Tuner Band Selector 3 Preset Station Selector The following controls and jacks are located behind the front door down towards you VA Main Power Switch E Headphon
151. ound and back surround speakers are required The center of the speaker should face into the room The SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Center Front Speaker TEI TIEN T No more than 24 B e ol Left Front Right Front Speaker Speaker A Front Channel Speaker Installation With Direct View TV Sets or Rear Screen Projectors TV or Projection Screen ma Center Front Speaker Left Front Speaker Right Front Speaker lt when rear mounted speakers are used No more than 6 feet B Rear speaker mounting is an alternate location for 5 1 systems It is required for 7 1 operation At least 2 feet Speakers should be located so that the bottom of the cabinet is at least two feet higher than the listeners ears when the listeners are seated in the desired area Rear surround speakers are required when a full 7 1 channel system is installed and they may also be used in 5 1 channel systems as an alternative mount ing position when it is not practical to place the main Surround speakers on the sides of the room Speakers may be placed on a rear wall behind the listening position As with the side speakers rear surrounds 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 If dipole type speakers are used on either the side or
152. p you will need to see whether the device turns off to determine whether the remote has been programmed for the proper remote codes 2 Press and hold the Program Button for about three seconds while the message shown in Figure 17 appears in the remote s LCD Information Display Release the button when the red light under the Set Button gt appears 3 The remote s MAIN MENLI message Figure 18 will appear in the LCD display and the Set Button will remain illuminated in red Press the Set Button f to begin the process of selecting a device and locating the proper remote codes 4 SELECT A DEUICE will appear in the LCD display Figure 19 Press the A W Navigation Button to scroll through the list of device categories and press the Set Button 2 when the device for which you wish to set the codes CONFIGURING THE REMOTE transmit icon in the upper right corner of the LCD display s top line to remind you that the remote is Working even though you may not see anything happening to the device being programmed It will take a few seconds for the remote to send out the first group of commands after which you Will see a new display in the LCD screen as shown in Figure 25 Following the instructions if the device being programmed has not turned off press the A Navigation Button 9 again to send another group of codes If the device being programmed has turned off skip to Step 9 POWER OFF Y gt 1 8 N gt
153. pe Outputs amp D Coaxial Digital Audio Inputs Video 1 Audio Inputs Video 1 Audio Outputs Video 2 Audio Inputs QD 8 Channel Direct Inputs Video 2 Audio Outputs Video 3 Audio Inputs NOTE To make it easier to follow the instructions that refer to this illustration a larger copy may be downloaded from the Product Support section for this product at www harmankardon com NOTE To assist in making the correct connections for multichannel input output and speaker connections all connection jacks and terminals are color coded in conformance with the CEA standards as follows Front Left White Front Right Red Center Green 8 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS Surround Left Blue Surround Right Gray Surround Back Left Brown Surround Back Right Tan Subwoofer Purple Digital Audio Orange Composite Video Yellow Component Video Y Green Component Video Pr Red Component Video Pb Blue AM Antenna Connect the AM loop antenna sup plied with the receiver to these terminals If an extemal AM antenna is used make connections to the AM and GND terminals in accordance with the instructions sup plied with the antenna FM Antenna Connect the supplied indoor or an optional external FM antenna to this terminal Preamp Outputs Connect these jacks to an optional external power amplifier for applications where higher power is desired Subwoofer Output Connect this jack t
154. propriate settings in the VF D FADE TIME OUT line of te ADVANCED SELECT MENU as shown on page 36 Memory Backup This product is equipped with a memory backup sys tem that preserves the system configuration information and tuner presets if the unit is accidentally unplugged or subjected to a power outage This memory will last for at least four weeks after which time all information must be reentered OPERATION OPERATION 9b ADVANCED FEATURES The AVR 430 is equipped with a number of advanced features that add extra flexibility to the unit s operation While it is not necessary to use these features to operate the unit they provide additional options that you may wish to use Surround Amplifier Channel Assignment The AVR 430 is equipped with seven full power amplifier channels to allow for complete 7 1 channel operation without the need for additional external amplifiers However in some installations you may wish to use the traditional 5 1 channel configuration for the main listening room which allows the surround back left right amplifier channels to be used to power Speakers placed in a remote zone location If you wish to use the Surround Back channel ampli fiers to power the remote zone you must change a setting in the ADVANCED SELECT menu To make that change first call up the menu system by pressing the OSD Button to bring the MASTER MENU Figure 1 to the screen Next press the w Navigation Button
155. puts BOIL 4 Connect the coaxial or optical Digital Audio Outputs A on the rear panel of the AVR 430 to the matching digital input connections on a CD R or MiniDisc recorder 5 Assemble the AM loop antenna supplied with the unit so that the tabs at the bottom of the antenna loop snap into the holes in the base Connect it to the AM and GND Screw Terminals 6 Connect the supplied FM antenna to the FM 75 Ohm Connection The FM antenna may be an external roof antenna an inside powered or wire lead antenna or a connection from a cable TV system If the antenna or connection uses 300 ohm twin lead cable you must use an optional 300 ohm to 75 ohm adapter to make the connection CONNECTIONS 7 Connect the front center surround and surround back speaker outputs 3 9 D to the respective Speakers To ensure that all the audio signals are carried to your speakers without loss of clarity or resolution we sug gest 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 the 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 recom mend that you use cable with a gauge of 14 or smaller Remember that in specifying cable the lower the number the thicker
156. puts PI of the AVR 430 No demodulator is required for use with DVD players or DTS encoded laser discs DTS DTS is another digital audio system that is capable of delivering 5 1 or 6 1 discrete or matrix sound field reproduction Although both DTS and Dolby Digital are digital they use different methods of encoding the sig nals and thus they require different decoding circuits to convert the digital signals back to analog DTS encoded soundtracks are available on select DVD and LD discs as well as on special audio only DTS discs You may use any LD or CD player equipped with a digital output to play DTS encoded discs with the AVR 430 All that is required is to connect the player s output to either an Optical or Coaxial Input on the rear panel amp B amp D or front panel FUL In order to listen to DVDs encoded with DTS sound tracks the DVD player must be compatible with the DTS signal which is indicated by a DTS logo on the player s front panel Early DVD players may not be able to play DTS encoded DVDs This does not indi cate a problem with the AVR 430 as some players cannot pass the DTS signal through to the digital out puts If you are in doubt as to the capability of your DVD player to handle DTS discs consult the player s owner s manual NOTE Some DVD players have a default setting that does not pass through the DTS signal Before playing DVDs with a DTS soundtrack make certain that the settings in your DVD player
157. r a button is pressed on the front panel or remote but then fade out after a set period of time To set the front panel displays to the Fade mode press the OSD Button f to bring the Master Menu to the screen Press the A W Navigation Button so that the gt cursor is pointed to the ADVANCED line and press the Set Button gt to enter the ADVANCED SELECT menu Figure 15 With the ADVANCED SELECT menu on your video display press the A W Navigation Button so that the gt cursor is pointed to the VFD FADE TIME OUT line Next press the lt P Navigation Button so that the amount of time that you wish the displays to fade out after a button is pressed is shown Once this time is set and the unit returned to normal operation the displays will remain on for the time peri od selected whenever a button is pressed on the front panel or remote After that time they will gradually fade out with the exception of the lighting surrounding the Standby On Switch KI which remains on to remind you that the AVR is turned on Note that if the displays have been turned completely off using the Dim Button as shown on page 35 the Fade function will not operate If you wish to make adjustments to other items on the ADVANCED SELECT menu press the A V Navigation Button to place the gt cur sor next to the desired item or place the gt cursor next to the BACK TO MASTER MENU line and press the Set Button to make an adjust ment to
158. r digital selection you are making To view the on screen menus make certain you have made a connection from the Video Monitor Out Jack on the rear panel to the composite or S Video input of your TV or projector In order to view the AVR 430 s displays the correct video source must be selected on the video display The on screen menus are not available when a component video display is in use IMPORTANT NOTE When viewing the on screen menus using a CRT based projector plasma display or direct view CRT monitor or television it is important that they not be left on for an extended period of tme The constant display of a static image such as these menus may cause the image to be permanently bumed into the projection tubes plasma screen or CRT This type of damage is not covered by the AVR 430 warranty and may not be covered by the projector TV set s warranty The AVR 430 has two on screen display modes Semi OSD and Full OSD When making configura tion adjustments it is recommended that the full OSD mode be used This will place an easily viewed list of the available options on the screen 20 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Making Configuration Adjustments The full OSD system is available by pressing the OSD Button When this button is pressed the MASTER MENU Figure 1 will appear and adjustments are made from the individual menus MASTER MENU xx SELECT KER SETUP ADJUST NNEL ADJUST Figure 1 The sem
159. r level is not adjustable when the normal test tone is in use The subwoofer output level may also be adjusted when the channel levels are being trimmed to a program source rather than the test tone as shown on page 34 When all channels have an equal volume level the adjustment is complete To exit this menu press the A V Navigation Button 9 until the on screen 2 cursor is next to the BACK TO MASTER MENU line and then press the Set Button to return to the MASTER MENU SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 27 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION The output levels may also be adjusted at any time using the remote control and semi OSD system To adjust the output levels in this fashion press the Test Button As soon as the button is pressed the test tone will begin to circulate as indicated earlier The correct channel from which the test noise should be heard will be shown in the lower third of the video screen and in the Lower Display Line A While the test noise is circulating the proper channel position will also be indicated in the Speaker Channel Input Indicators KE by a blinking letter within the correct channel To adjust the output level press the A V Navigation Button until the desired level is shown in the display or on screen Once the buttons are released the test noise will begin to circulate again in five seconds When all channels have the same output level press the Test Button again to complete the process NOTE Output lev
160. red Next press the W Navigation Button to move the cursor to the next line and use the lt gt Navigation Button again to enter the distance from the main listening position to the center speaker Repeat the procedure for all active speaker positions first using the w Navigation Button to change to the next position and then use the lt gt Navigation Button to change the setting Note that only the speaker positions that have been set to LARGE or SMALL in the SPEAKER SETUP menu as shown on page 23 may be adjusted The appearance of three dashes next to a speaker position in place of a distance setting indicates that you have not configured an active speaker for that location When the delay time for all speaker positions has been set you may return to the master menu by pressing the a w Navigation Button until the gt cursor is pointing to BACK TO MASTER MENU and then pressing the Set Button However if you have a digital video source or a digital video display that causes lack of lip sync you may use the A V Sync adjust feature to delay the audio signal as it is sent to all channels as opposed to the individ ual settings so that the picture and sound are brought back together We recommend that this adjustment be made using the direct access controls on the remote as shown below That enables you to see the image while making the adjustment however you may also adjust it here using the menu system To ad
161. rn the sys tem on at this time or to proceed to the next step press the W Navigation Button once so that the gt on screen cursor is next to the MULTI IN line Atthe MULTI IN line press the lt gt Navigation Button until the desired input to the multiroom system appears in the highlighted video When the selection has been made press the W Navigation Button once so that the gt on screen cursor is next to the MULTI VOL line Atthe MULTI VOL line press the lt gt Navigation Button until the desired volume level for the multiroom system is entered DO NOT use the regular volume control knobs for this setting When all settings for the multroom setup have been made press the A W Navigation Button 3 until the on screen gt cursor is next to the BACK TO MASTER MENU line If you have no other adjustments to make press the OSD Button to exit the menu system Multiroom Operation When operating the AVR 430 from a remote room location where an IR sensor link has been connected to the AVR 430 s rear panel Multiroom IR Input you may use either the main remote control or the Zone Il remote To turn on the multiroom feed press the AVR Selector to tum the unit on to the last source or any of the other Selector Buttons O OED to tum on to a specific source As long as an IR feed to the AVR 430 has been established from the remote room using any of the buttons on either remote will control the remote loca
162. rn to normal operation Once a device is renamed you will see the new name on the top line of the remote s LCD display whenever the Input Device Selector is pressed or when any other command function button on the remote is pressed after the main Device Selector is pressed Note that renaming a device in the remote will not change the name of the input used by the on screen menu system of the AVR 430 NOTES ON RENAMING DEVICES To move the cursor to the right or left of the display during the renaming process press the lt gt Navigation Buttons as required The table below shows the letters numbers and characters that may be accessed by pressing the Numeric Keys Key Characters Key Characters 1 1 1 6 M N 0 6 2 A B C 2 7 P Q R S 7 3 DE F3 8 TUV8 4 G H 1 4 9 W X Y Z 9 5 J KL 5 0 0 Renaming a device changes the name of the device only not any of the individual key functions within that device memory To change the name of an individual device follow the instructions in the next Section CONFIGURING THE REMOTE 47 CONFIGURING THE REMOTE Renaming Individual Keys Thanks to the programming flexibility of the AVR remote an individual button on the remote may be assigned a feature or function that is different from the name that appears as the factory default when the button is pressed However with the Rename Key function it is possible to rename almost any button on the remote so that when the button i
163. rough which the AVR 430 s operating system and surround mode memories may be updated via connection to a compatible computer At the time that any upgrade is available instructions for making the connection and installing the upgrade will be available through the Product Support area of the Harman Kardon Web site at harmankardon com The physical connection to the AVR 430 s RS 232 port is a standard D SUB 9 connection but to assure compatible and proper operation specific software commands and pin wiring schemes may be required CONNECTIONS 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 equip ment such as power amplifiers The total power draw to each outlet may not exceed 100 watts The Switched AC Accessory Outlet is powered only when the unit is on This is recommended for devices that have a mechanical power switch that may be left in the ON position NOTE Many audio and video products go into a Standby mode when they are used with switched out lets This type of product may not operate properly when used with the switched outlet The Unswitched AC Accessory Outlet B is powered as long as the AVR is plugged into a powered AC outlet The AVR 430 features a removable power cord that allows wires to be run in advance to a complex installation so that the unit itself need not be installed until i
164. s in your system When you enter those dis tances into the AVR s memory as shown below the AVR s microprocessor does the rest of the work cal culating the proper delay time The measurements need not be accurate to the inch as the system is designed to accommodate a typical listening area rather than require the precise measurement to one sweet spot position In addition to adjusting the delay time for each individ ual speaker position the AVR 430 is among the few A V receivers that allows you to adjust the delay for the combined output of all speakers as a group This feature is called A V Sync Delay it allows you to com pensate for delays to the video image that may be caused by the processing in products such as digital video displays video scalers digital cable or satellite Systems or personal video recorders With proper adjustment of the setting for A V Sync Delay you can eliminate the loss of lip sync that may be caused by digital video applications Due to the differences between the way surround modes operate some modes allow for a greater range of delay times than others To avoid problems we rec ommend that delay times be adjusted using the Dolby Digital mode If a different mode is selected at a later time the AVR 430 will automatically select the closest delay settings available for the surround mode in use Delay times are adjustable only for the Dolby and DTS modes so you wil notice that the DEL A Y menu may
165. s not include component video at this time or if you do not need to change these defaults press the w Navigation Button to go to the next setting To change the Component Video assignment first make certain that the gt cursor is pointing to the COMPONENT IN line on the menu screen and then press the lt p gt Navigation Button until you see the desired input in the highlighted video The clicking noise that you will hear when the component video inputs is switched is normal due to the relay used to ensure proper isolation between the two inputs When the desired component input has been selected press the w Navigation Button to go to the next setting If you wish to associate one of the digital inputs with the selected input source or change the default digital input selection press the W Navigation Button Q3 on the remote while he INPUT SETUP menu Figure 2 is on the screen and the on screen cursor will drop down to he DIGITAL IN line Press the lt gt Navigation Button until the name of the desired digital input appears To retum to the analog input press the button until the word ANAL 06 appears When configuring the digital input for a source device Such as a digital cable box or other set top tuner product with a digital audio output where you have connected both the digital and analog outputs of the source to the AVR select the appropriate digital input on this menu The digital source will become the
166. s possible to use two of the amplifier channels to power speakers in the remote room When using this option you will not be able to use the full 7 1 channel capabilities of the AVR 430 in the main listening room but you will be able to add another listening room without external power ampli fiers To use the internal amplifiers to power a remote zone connect the speakers for the remote room loca tion to the Surround Back Multiroom Speaker Outputs Before using the remote room you will need to configure the amplifiers for surround operation by changing a setting in the Advanced Select menu following the instructions shown on page 36 NOTE For all options you may connect an optional IR sensor in the remote room to the AVR 430 via an appropriate cable Connect the sensor s cable to the Multiroom IR Input 5 on the AVR 430 and use the Zone Il remote to control the room volume Alter natively you may install an optional volume control between the output of the amplifiers and the speakers A BUS Installation Connections The AVR 430 is among the very few receivers avail able today that offer built in A BUS Ready operation When used with an optional A BUS keypad or control module you have all the benefits of remote zone operation without the need for an external power amplifier To use the AVR 430 with an approved A BUS prod uct simply connect the keypad or module that is in the remote room to the AVR 430 using standard Category 5
167. s pressed you will see a more descriptive or appropriate name displayed To rename a specific button on the remote follow these steps For this example we will show you how to rename the DSP Surround Mode Selector which is normally not used when DVD is selected so that it reads ZOOM in the remote s display 1 Press and hold the Program Button D for about three seconds while the message shown in Figure 17 appears in the remote s LCD Information Display Release the button when the red light under the Set Button appears 2 The remote s MAIN MEHU message Figure 16 will appear in the LCD display and the Set Button will remain illuminated in red Press the A1Y Navigation Button 9 until RENAME appears on the bottom line of the LCD screen as Shown in Figure 68 3 At the next menu screen press the A W Navigation Button until RENAME KEY appears on the bottom line of the LCD screen as shown in Figure 71 Press the Set Button qj to continue RENAME RENAME KEY A Figure 71 4 The next display screen Figure 72 is where you select the device within which the key to be renamed exists Press the A V Navigation Buttons until the name of the base device appears In our example since we want to rename a button within the DVD device memory DHO Should appear in the lower line of the LCD When the desired device name appears press the Set Button SELECT DEVICE DUD A Figure 72 uw A
168. service center with a cord meeting factory specifications Handle the AC Power Cord Gently When disconnecting the power cord from an AC out let always pull the plug never pull the cord If you do not intend to use the unit for any considerable length of time disconnect the plug from the AC outlet Do Not Open the Cabinet There are no user serviceable components inside this product Opening the cabinet may present a shock hazard and any modification to the product will void your guarantee If water or any metal object such as a paper clip wire or a staple accidentally falls inside the unit disconnect it from the AC power source immedi ately and consult an authorized service center CATV or Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to this product be certain that it is grounded so as to pro vide some protection 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 supporting 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 attention to article 820 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding
169. signal or a standard PCM digital source Do not connect the RF digital output of an LD player to these jacks 10 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS amp Video 1 Audio Inputs Connect the left right PLAY OUT audio output jacks on a VCR or other video source to these jacks Video 1 Audio Outputs Connect the left right REC IN audio input jacks on a VCR or other video source to these jacks Video 2 Audio Inputs Connect the left right PLAY OUT audio output jacks on a VCR or other video source to these jacks 8 Channel Direct Inputs These jacks are used for connection to source devices such as DVD Audio or SACD players with discrete analog outputs Depending on the source device in use all eight jacks may be used though in many cases only connections to the front left right center surround left right and LFE subwoofer input jacks will be used for standard 5 1 audio signals video 2 Audio Outputs Connect the left right REC IN audio input jacks on a VCR or other video source to these jacks video 3 Audio Inputs Connect the left right PLAY OUT audio output jacks on a VCR PVR cable Set top satellite receiver HDTV receiver or other video source to these jacks MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS Power Off Button Power On Button amp LCD Information Display Gp Input Selectors AR Selector D O O INEzSet Q Q Test Button a DSP Surround Mode Selector Logic 7 Mode Select Butto
170. sing its extensive library of remote codes or a head to head learning process for codes not in the internal library Thanks to the remote s advanced technology and two line LCD display it is no longer necessary to look up cumbersome codes when programming the remote following the steps outlined below you simply search for the brand name from the remote s memory We recommend that you first try the preprogrammed code entry method If that procedure is not successful then try the code learning method Preprogrammed Code Entry The easiest way to program the remote for operation with a source device from another brand is to follow these steps 1 Tum on the power to the device you wish to pro gram into the AVR remote This is important as in a later step you will need to see whether the device turns off to determine whether the remote has been programmed for the proper remote codes 2 Press and hold the Program Button for about three seconds while the message shown in Figure 17 appears in the remote s LCD Information Display Release the button when the red light under the Set Button appears HOLD PROG BUTTON FOR 3 SECONDS Figure 17 3 The remote s MAIN MEHU message Figure 18 will appear in the LCD display and the Set Button will remain illuminated in red Press the Set Button to begin the process of selecting a device and locating the proper remote codes MAIM MEHU PROGRAM DEUICE A Figure
171. sing this button will automatically switch the AVR 430 to the Tuner mode Pressing it again will switch between the AM and FM frequency bands See page 33 for more information on the tuner J Preset Station Selector Press this button to scroll up or down through the list of stations that have been entered into the preset memory See page 33 for more information on tuner programming Input Source Selector Press this button to change the input by scrolling up or down through the list of input sources EJ Tuning Mode Selector Press this button to select Auto or Manual tuning When the button is pressed so that AUTO STEREO appears in the Upper Display Line KE the tuner will search for the next sta tion with an acceptable signal when the Tuning Selector is pressed When the button is pressed so that MANUAL MONO appears in the Upper Display Line KK each press of the Tuning Selector Z wil increase the frequency See page 33 for more information on using the tuner This button may also be used to switch between Stereo and Mono modes for FM radio reception When weak 6 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS reception is encountered select the Manual Mono tuning mode Press and hold again to switch back to Stereo mode See page 33 for more information on using the tuner E Front Panel Control Door To open the door so that the front panel jacks and controls behind this door may be accessed gently pull the door down and to
172. ssette deck products to the Multiroom IR Input jack this button will temporarily silence the feed to the remote room only Press the button again to return to the previous volume level Power Off Button AVR Selector Button AM FM Tuner Selector Input Selectors Tuning Up Down Fast Play Buttons hecord Pause Button Preset Up Down Track Skip Buttons G Disc Skip Button Volume Up Down Buttons Play Forward Reverse Stop Buttons Mute Button NOTES The Zone Il remote may be used in either the same room where the AVR 430 is located or it may be used in a separate room with an optional infrared sensor that is connected to the AVR 430 s Multiroom IR Input jack When it is used in the same room as the AVR 430 it will control the functions of the AVR 430 or any compatible Harman Kardon products in that room When it is used in a separate room via a sensor connected to the Multiroom IR Input jack the buttons for Power Input Source Volume and Mute will control the source and volume for the second zone as connected to the Multiroom Audio Outputs jacks See page 38 for complete information on using the Multiroom system To make it easier to follow the instructions that refer to the controls and connectors in this illustration a larger copy may be downloaded from the Product Support section for this product at www harmankardon com LONE LI REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 15 INSTALLATION AND Syst
173. stem LEARN FAILED EXIT A Figure 33 wo When a code has been learned successfully you have three options When the display shown in Figure 31 is on the LCD screen on the AVR remote you may press the Set Button to learn additional codes from the buttons on a source remote into the AVR remote Follow Steps 4 through 6 as often as needed to complete the code learning process 10 If you wish to change the name that appears in the LCD display when the button that has just had a new code learned is pressed press the A Navigation Button so that the display shown in Figure 34 appears in the LCD display Press the Set Button to be taken to a RENAME KEY display Enter the new name for the key following the instructions shown in the Renaming Individual Keys section of this manual on pages 47 49 If you find it more convenient to rename the buttons at a later tme you may do that separately by following the instructions on page 47 LEARN MENU RENAME KEY A Figure 34 11 When you have programmed all keys for the desired device press the A Navigation Button twice when the LEARN MEHU Figure 31 appears so that you see the display shown in Figure 35 Press the Set Button to return the remote to normal operation LEARN MENU END LEARNING A Figure 35 12 If you wish to program the codes for another device repeat the procedure outline above but select a different device in Step 3 Changing Devices
174. t 30 gt 20 gt nin gt OFF F min min min min When the Sleep timer is in use the front panel displays indicators will dim to half brightness EID Night Mode Button Press this button to acti vate the Night mode This mode is available in specially encoded Dolby Digital sources and it preserves dialogue center channel intelligibility at low volume levels D OSD Button Press this button to activate or tum off the On Screen Display OSD system used to set up or adjust the AVR 430 s parameters Tone Control Button This button controls the tone mode settings enabling adjustment of the bass and treble boost cut You may also use it to take the tone controls out of the signal path completely for flat response The first press of the button displays a TONE IN message in the Lower Display Line EE and in the on screen display To take the controls out of the signal path press either of the A W Navigation Buttons until the display reads TONE OUT To change the bass or treble settings press the button again until the desired option appears in the Lower Display Line KT and in the on screen display and then press either of the A W Navigation Buttons to enter the desired boost or cut setting See pages 21 and 29 for more infor mation on the tone controls Mute Button Press this button to momentarily silence the AVR 430 or TV set being controlled depending on which device has been selected T AM FM But
175. t Button This button is used to select from the available Dolby Surround modes Each press of this button will select one of the Dolby Pro Logic Il modes or Dolby 3 Stereo When a Dolby Digital encoded source is in use the Dolby Digital mode may also be selected See page 31 for the available Dolby surround mode options 6 Channel 8 Channel Input Select Press this button to select the device connected to the 6 or 8 Channel Direct Inputs QD See page 29 for more information SPL Select Button This button activates the EzSet function to quickly and accurately calibrate the AVR 430 s output levels When the button is pressed you will then need to select between automatic EzSet operation or using the remote as a manual SPL meter by pressing the A w Navigation Button until your choice appears in the remote s LCD display Press the Set Button P to enter the setting and then follow the instructions as displayed in the LCD display For complete information see page 26 EzSet Microphone Sensor The microphone sensor that is used by the EzSet system is behind the three slots at the top of the remote control When using EzSet to calibrate the AVR 430 be certain that the slots are not covered See page 26 for more information on using EzSet Lens The infrared emitters behind the plastic lens at the top of the remote communicate the remote codes to the AVR 430 Be certain that the lens is not covered when using t
176. t a stereo output with bass management or selecta 5 CH STEREO and 7 CH STEREO mode depending on how many speakers are available These two modes feed a two channel presentation to all speakers See page 31 for a complete explanation of the stereo modes To listen to an analog stereo source without any bass management so that the left and right front speakers receive a full range signal straight through from the input gain section to the volume control press the lt gt Navigation Button so that SURROUND OFF appears in the highlighted video To listen to two channel analog sources while taking advantage of the AVR 430 s bass management system press the lt gt Navigation Button so that SURROUND OFF DSP appears in the highlighted video After the selections are made on the Dolby DTS Logic 7 DSP Surround or Stereo menus press the a v Navigation Button so that the cursor moves to the BACK TO MASTER MENU line and press the Set Button gt Speaker Setup This menu tells the AVR 430 which type of speakers are in use This is important as it adjusts the settings that decide whether your system will use the 5 channel or 6 channel 7 channel modes as well as determining 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 Use the SMALL setting for smaller frequency lim
177. t is ready for connection When all needed connections have been made connect the AC Power cord to the AC Power Cord J ack The AVR 430 draws significantly more current than other household devices such as computers that use removable power cords For that reason it is important that only the cord supplied with the unit or a direct replacement of identical capacity be used Once the power cord is connected you are almost ready to enjoy the AVR 430 s incredible power and fidelity 18 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS When all audio video and system connections have been made there are a few configuration adjustments that must 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 multichannel home theater system can have a noticeable 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 left front center and right front speakers This creates a seamless front soundstage and eliminates 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 either directly above or below your TV or in the center behind a per
178. t the next menu screen you will select the first button within the device to be renamed as instructed in the display shown in Figure 73 Select the button by simply pressing it on the remote 48 CONFIGURING THE REMOTE SELECT A KEY Figure 73 6 Depending on whether or not the button pressed already has a named function within the device selected one of two things will happen a If the button to be renamed already has a pre programmed or previously renamed title in the remote s memory you will see that name on the top line of the LCD display and a blinking block cursor will appear on the far left side of the bottom line of the display as shown in Figure 74 DISC SKIP 1 1 Figure 74 b If the button to be renamed does not have a function in the device selected the top line of the LCD screen will be blank and a blinking block cursor will appear on the far left side of the bottom line of the display as shown in Figure 75 Figure 75 7 To enter the new name for the key press the Numeric Keys f The letters above the numbered buttons indicate which letters or sym bols will appear when the button is pressed during the renaming process The first press of the but ton will enter the first character shown subse quent presses of the same button will change the display to the other letters above that numbered key For example since the first letter we need to rename the Tone button to Zoom is a Z s
179. the AVR 430 is A BUS Ready requiring only a single Category 5 5e cable and an optional remote module to power remote speakers while controlling volume and enabling full control over the program source and compatible IR controlled devices The AVR 430 s seven channel amplifier is our time honored high current ultrawide bandwidth design with the power to reproduce the loudest crescendos or cinema sound effects while remaining virtually free from distortion or system noise Combining state of the art circuitry digital technology and proven performance with an elegant design that is compatible with the latest source components and video displays the AVR 430 represents the culmina tion of Harman Kardon s fifty year history of delivering the finest sonic performance For Canadian model This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 For models having a power cord with a polarized plug CAUTION To prevent electric shock match wide blade of plug to wide slot fully insert Mod le pour les Canadien Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada Sur les mod les dont la fiche est polarisee ATTENTION Pour viter les chocs lectriques introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu au fond INTRODUCTION E All popular digital and matrix surround modes including Dolby Digital Dolby Digita
180. the cable Cable with a gauge of 16 may be used for short runs of less than ten feet We do not recommend that you use cables with an AWG 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 appro priate markings to indicate listing with UL CSA or other appropriate testing agency standards Questions about running cables inside walls should be referred to your installer or a licensed electrician who is familiar with the NEC and or the applicable building codes in your area When connecting wires to the speakers be certain to observe proper polarity Note that the positive terminal of each speaker connection now carries a specific color code as noted on page 8 However most speakers still use a red terminal for the positive connection Connect the negative or black wire to the same terminal on both the receiver and the speaker NOTE While most speaker manufacturers adhere to an industry convention of using black terminals for negative and red ones for positive some may vary from this configuration To ensure proper phase and optimal performance consult the identification plate on your speaker or the speakers manual to verify polarity If you do not know the polarity of your speaker ask your dealer for advice before proceeding or consult the speaker s manufacturer We also recommend that the length of cable used
181. this message appears to avoid the loss of programming and con figuration settings These settings are not lost when the batteries are changed quickly AUR LOW BATTERY Figure 80 The remote has a built in backlight that may be activated by pressing the Light Button This button is made from a special glow material so that it is easier to find in dark rooms This glow feature does not consume any electricity but the glow will fade when the remote is kept in a dark location for an extended period of time The glow feature may be restored by placing the remote in normal room light for a few hours The remote s backlight will remain lit for approxi mately five seconds after the Light Button is pressed and it will stay lit for another five seconds if any key is pressed while the backlight is on You may keep the backlight lit by holding the Light Button but extensive use of the backlight will reduce battery life The LCD display will remain on for ten seconds after a key is pressed and then tum off to conserve battery life When any button is held for more than thirty seconds the LCD will turn off and the remote will stop transmitting the codes to conserve battery life CONFIGURING THE REMOTE 49 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOM Unit does not function when Main Power Switch is pushed Display lights but no sound or picture Unit turns on but front panel display does not light up No sound from any sp
182. tion Button until the gt cursor is next to the SURROUND SELECT line Press the Set Button gp until the SURROUND SELECT menu Figure 4 is on the screen 22 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SURROUND SELECT DOLBY SURR DTS LOGIC DSP SURR VMAx STEREO BACK TO MASTER MENU Figure 4 Each of the option lines on this menu Figure 4 Selects the surround mode category and within each of those categories there will be a choice of the specific mode options The choice of modes will vary according to the speaker configuration in your system When the SURR BACK line ofthe SPEAKER SETUP menu Figure 6 is setto NONE the AVR 430 will be con figured for 5 1 channel operation and only the modes appropriate to a five speaker system will appear When the SURR BACK line ofthe SPEAKER SETUP menu Figure 6 is setto SMALL or LARGE the AVR 430 will be configured for 6 1 7 1 channel operation and additional modes such as Dolby Digital EX and DTS ES will appear as they are only available when seven main speakers are present In addition some of the modes available in the AVR 430 will not appear unless a digital source is selected and is playing the correct bitstream To select the mode that will be used as the initial default for an input first press the A W Navigation Button until the on screen cursor is next to the desired mode s master category name such as DOLBY SURR DTS DSP CSURR or VMA x Next press the Set Butt
183. tions shown on page 41 for the Automatic method of programming the remote If desired or if the codes for your brand are not part of the remote s library at all you may still use the remote to program most infrared controlled products by learning the commands from the product s original remote into the AVR remote The instructions for Learning Commands are on page 41 7 The next step is important as it determines which codes will operate the source device or display Point the AVR remote at the device being pro grammed and following the instructions shown in the remote s LCD Information Display press and release the Numeric Keys shown on the menu screen Figure 22 one at a time starting with the 1 button After you press the 1 Button p the remote s LCD screen will briefly go blank as the code is being transmitted but you will see the transmit icon in the upper right corner of the display to serve as confirmation that the remote is sending out commands PRESS A NUMBER CODE 1 OF 18 A Figure 22 8 After you press and release the number key watch the device being programmed to see whether it turns off As shown in the instructions that will appear on the next menu screen Figure 23 if your device has turned off press the Set Button gt and then skip to Step 10 If the unit does not turn off proceed to the next step POWER OFF Y SET H NEXT OR CLR A Figure 23 o
184. 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 sur round right speakers even if the speakers are a different distance from the AVR 430 16 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 8 Connections to a subwoofer are normally made via a line level audio connection from the Subwoofer Output to the line level input of a subwoofer with a built in amplifier When a passive subwoofer is used the connection first goes to a power amplifier which will be connected to one or more subwoofer speakers If you are using a powered subwoofer that does not have line level input connections follow the instruc tions furnished with the speaker for connection information 9 If an external multichannel audio source with 5 1 outputs such as an external digital processor decoder DVD Audio or SACD player is used connect the outputs of that device to the 8 Channel Direct Inputs f Video Equipment Connections Video equipment is connected in the same manner as audio components Again the use of high quality interconnect cables is recommended to preserve signal quality 1 Connect a VCR s or other video source s audio and video Play Out jacks to the Video 1 Video 2 Audio and Video Input J acks GE on the rear panel The Audio and Video Record In jacks on the VCR should be connected to the Video 1 Video 2 Audio and Video Output J acks DOSO on the AVR 430
185. to enter the main punch through menu branch 3 At the next menu screen press the A V Navigation Button until TEANSFORT appears on the bottom line of the LCD screen as shown in Figure 61 Press the Set Button gt to begin programming the remote for transport punch through PUNCH THROUGH TRANSPORT A Figure 61 4 The next display screen Figure 62 is where you select the device that will receive the punch through commands In our example that is the TV button as that is where we want the VCR s transport controls to be active Press the A V Navigation Button until the name of the base device appears and then press the Set Button DEUICE IN USE Ty A Figure 62 5 At the next display screen Figure 63 you will select the device whose transport commands will be used Press the A W Navigation Button until the desired device name appears to the right of the device in use In our example that is the VCR When the desired combination of devices appears press the Set Button qf PUNCH THROUGH TU lt UCR A Figure 63 6 When the Set button is pressed the display will change to show you that the new combination of control commands is being saved to the unit s memory as shown in Figure 64 The word SAVED will flash four times and then the remote will return to normal operation TUX UCR TRS SAVED a Figure 64 7 Once the punch through is programmed the transport buttons of the second
186. ton Press this button to select the AVR 430 s tuner as the listening choice Pressing this button when the tuner is already in use will select between the AM and FM bands Channel Up Down Selector This button has no function when the AVR is being controlled but when programmed for use with a VCR TV cable box satel lite receiver or other similar product it will change the channel up or down See pages 40 49 for more information on programming the remote T3 Transport Play Buttons These buttons have no direct function on the AVR 430 but they are used when the remote is programmed for a compatible DVD CD or tape player Pressing these buttons will transmit a forward or reverse play command according to the capabilities of the player being controlled In the factory default setting these buttons are programmed for Harman Kardon DVD players so that you may control a compatible player without having to switch devices D Delay Select Button This button selects adjustments to the A V Sync Delay and the individual channel displays The first press of the button displays an A V SYNC DEL AY message in the Lower Display Line FA and in the on screen display which means that you may change the amount of time that all channels are delayed together behind the video This enables you to compensate for the loss of lip sync that may be caused by digital video processing in your display or by television stations To change the A
187. ume Up Down and Mute commands will be used Press the A Y Navigation Button until the desired device s name appears to the right of the device in use In our example that is the AVR 430 indicated by UE When the desired combination of devices appears press the Set Button f PUNCH THROUGH TU lt AUR A Figure 53 6 When the Set button is pressed the display will change to show you that the new combination of control commands is being saved to the unit s memory as shown in Figure 54 The word SAVED will flash four times and then the remote will return to normal operation TU lt AUR VOL SAVED a Figure 54 7 Once the punch through is programmed the Volume Up Down and Mute buttons of the second device named will be used when those buttons D are pressed while the master device is in use Returning the Volume Control Settings to Default Operation If you wish to remove the Volume punch through so that the commands for Volume and Mute are returned to the factory default setting follow the steps shown above except that in Steps 4 and 5 select the same device for both the DENICE IH USE on the left side of the bottom line and the PFUINCH THROUGH device In the example used the display to return the remote to default settings will appear as shown in Figure 55 PUNCH THROUGH TU lt TU A Figure 55 Channel Punch Through Channel punch through allows the Channel Up Down buttons to send commands to a dif
188. ust be reentered 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 center Audio Section Stereo Mode Continuous Average Power FTC AVR 430 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 80 Watts per channel 20Hz 20kHz 0 0796 THD both channels driven into 8 ohms Seven Channel Surround Modes Power per Individual Channel Front L amp R channels 65 Watts per channel 0 0796 THD 20Hz 20kHz into 8 ohms Center channel 65 Watts 0 0796 THD 20Hz 20kHz into 8 ohms Surround L amp R Side L amp R back channels 65 Watts per channel Q 0 0796 THD 20Hz 20kHz into 8 ohms Input Sensitivity Impedance Linear High Level Signal to Noise Ratio IHF A 200mV 47k ohms 95dB Surround System Adjacent Channel Separation Pro Logic I II Dolby Digital AC 3 DTS Frequency Response 1W 0dB 3dB High Instantaneous Current Capability HCC Transient Intermodulation Distortion TIM Slew Rate FM Tuner Section Frequency Range Usable Sensitivity Signal to Noise Ratio Distortion Stereo Separation Selectivity Image Rejection IF Rejection 40dB 55dB 55dB 10Hz 130kHz 40 Amps Unmeasurable 40V usec 87 5 108 0MHz IHF 1 39V 13 2dBf Mono Stereo 70 68dB Mono Stereo 0 2 0 3 40dB 1kHz 40
189. wards you using either upper corner of the door E Volume Control Turn this knob clockwise to increase the volume counterclockwise to decrease the volume If the AVR 430 is muted adjusting the volume control will automatically release the unit from the Silenced condition EH Input Indicators One of these indicators will light to identify the currently selected input Note that the entire list will light briefly each time the unit is turned on as a test EIA Speaker Channel Input Indicators These indi cators are multipurpose indicating both the speaker type selected for each channel and the incoming data signal configuration The left center right right surround and left surround speaker indicators are composed of three boxes while the subwoofer is a single box The center box lights when a small speaker is selected and the two outer boxes light when large speakers are selected When none of the boxes are lit for the center Surround or subwoofer channels no speaker has been assigned that position See page 23 for more informa tion on configuring speakers The letters inside each box displays the active input channels For standard analog inputs only the L and R will light indicating a stereo input For a digital source the indicators will light to display the channels being received at the digital input When the letters flash the digital input has been interrupted See page 32 for more information on the Channel Ind
190. ween the two speakers The Wide Mode provides a wider more spacious front image when the two speakers are close together This mode takes advantage of multiple speakers to place a stereo signal at both the front and back of a room Depending on whether the AVR has been configured for either 5 1 or 6 1 7 1 operation one of these modes but not both is available at any time Ideal for playing music in Situations such as a party it places the same signal at the front left and surround left and front right and surround right speakers The center channel is fed a summed mono mix of the in phase material of the left and right channels This mode turns off all surround processing and presents the pure left and right channel presentation of two channel stereo programs Dolby Headphone enables ordinary stereo headphones to portray the sound of a five speaker surround playback system The DH1 mode creates headphone presentation that resembles a small well damped room and is appropriate for use with both movies and music only recordings The DH2 mode creates a more acoustically live room particularly suited to music listening The DH3 mode creates a larger room more like a concert hall or movie theater OPERATION 31 OPERATION owner s manual for your DVD player for more informa tion on making these settings Selecting a Digital Source To utilize either digital mode you must have properly connected a digital source to the AVR 430 Connect
191. wiring that is properly rated for the in wall use specific to the installation Terminate the wiring at the receiver end to a standard RJ 45 connector in compliance with the instructions furnished with the A BUS module No further installation or adjustment is needed as the A BUS jack on the AVR 430 routes the signals in and out of the keypad to their proper destination for power Signal source and control The output fed to the A BUS jack is determined by the AVR 430 s multiroom system and menus Note that the AVR 430 s Multiroom system must be turned on for any product connected to the A BUS Connector to operate See pages 38 and 39 for more information on the Multiroom system and A BUS INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 17 INSTALLATION AND RS 232 Connections The AVR 430 is equipped with an RS 232 Serial Connection Port that may be used for two pur poses When the port is connected to a compatible optional external computer keypad or control system the AVR 430 is capable of bi directional communica tions that enable the external system to control the AVR and for the AVR to report status and handshake data back to the controller Use of the RS 232 port for this type of control requires specific technical knowl edge and we recommend that any connection and programming for control be made by a trained installer or technician familiar with the equipment being used The RS 232 port may also be used as an access point th
192. xtended period of time it is always a good idea to completely turn the unit off with the front panel Main Power Switch EN NOTE All preset memories are lost if the unit is left turned off by using the Main Power Switch EN for more than four weeks Source Selection To select a source press any of the Input Selector Buttons D OO on the remote The input source may also be changed by pressing the front panel Input Source Selector Button FA Each press of the button will move the input selec tion through the list of available inputs When a new input is selected the AVR will automat ically switch to the digital input if selected surround mode component video input A V Sync Delay and Night Mode configurations that were in effect the last time that input was used If the BASS MGR line on the SPEAKER SETUP menu Fig 6 was set to INDEPENDENT as shown on page 25 the settings for speaker size and crossover points will also change to the preset values The front panel Video 4 Inputs ER Optical Digital 3 Input B or the Coaxial Digital 3 Input f may be used to connect a device such as a video game or camcorder to your home entertainment system on a temporary basis As the input source is changed the new input name will appear momentarily as an on screen display in the lower third of the video display The input name will also appear in the Upper Display Line EK and in the front panel Input Indicators RR When an aud
193. y Fan Vents These ventilation holes are the output of the AVR 430 s airflow system To ensure proper operation of the unit and to avoid possible damage to delicate surfaces make certain that these holes are not blocked and that there is at least three inches of open space between the vent holes and any wooden or fabric surface It is normal for the fan to remain off at most normal volume levels An automatic tempera ture sensor turns the fan on only when it is needed REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS Center Speaker Outputs Connect these outputs to the matching and terminals on your center channel speaker In conformance with the CEA color code specification the green terminal is the positive or terminal that should be connected to the red terminal on speakers with the older color coding Connect the black terminal on the AVR to the black negative terminal on your speaker See page 16 for more information on speaker polarity Surround Back Multiroom Speaker Outputs These speaker terminals are normally used to power the surround back left surround back right speakers in a 7 1 channel system However they may also be used to power the speakers in a second zone which will receive the output selected for a multiroom system To change the output fed to these terminals from the default of the Surround Back speakers to the Multiroom Output you must change a setting in the Advanced Menu of the OSD system S
194. y dimmed D Channel Select Button This button is used to Start the process of setting the AVR 430 s output levels to an extemal source Once this button is pressed press the a v on the Navigation Button to select the channel being adjusted then press the Set Button followed by the A w on the Navigation Button 9 again to change the level setting See page 34 for more information Navigation Button This single disc like button is used to navigate through the on screen configuration menus to scroll through the options list and to select choices for the various settings such as delay speakers Surround modes digital inputs etc To use the button simply press it left right up or down in the direction indicated by the Aw icons printed on the button disc Depending on the menu being used pressing the button will either change a specific menu or configura tion choice or it will change the option shown in the on screen or front panel display The sections in this manual describing the units individual features and configuration options contain specific information on how the navigation controls are used Digital Select Button Press this button to assign one of the digital inputs BILA to a source See page 32 for more information on using digital inputs Set Button This button is used to enter settings into the AVR 430 s memory It is also used in the setup procedures for delay time speaker c
195. you to disable the SPL Select Button on the remote To de activate the button follow these steps 1 Press and hold the Program Button for about three seconds while the message shown in Figure 17 appears in the remote s LCD Information Display Release the button when the red light under the Set Button gt appears 2 The remote s MAIN MENLI message Figure 18 will appear in the LCD display and the Set Button will remain illuminated in red Press the AY Navigation Button until SET SPER LEUELS appears on the bottom line of the LCD screen as shown in Figure 66 Press the Set Button to enter the main EzSet menu branch MAIN MENU SET SPER LEVELS A Figure 66 3 Atthe next menu screen Figure 67 press the A V Navigation Buttons once so that EzSer DISABLE appears in the lower line of the LCD display SET SPKR LEVELS EzSer DISABLE A Figure 67 4 Within five seconds press the Set Button to disable the SPL Select Button Once the Set Button is pressed the word EXITING will flash four times in the lower line of the LCD display and then it will return to normal operation Once these steps are completed when the SPL Select Button is pressed the remote will show EzSer DISABLE and it will not be activated To restore the EzSet feature to normal operation repeat the procedure outlined above except that in Step 3 you should press the A W Navigation Button so that EzSer ENABLE appears in

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