User manual HARMAN KARDON AVR 430

[. . . ] ® Power for the Digital Revolution. ® AVR 430 AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER OWNER'S MANUAL 430 AVR 430 AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER 3 4 4 5 8 11 15 16 19 19 19 20 21 22 23 25 26 26 27 29 29 29 29 29 30 30 31 33 34 34 36 36 36 36 37 37 38 38 38 40 40 41 41 42 43 45 46 47 48 50 50 51 Introduction Safety Information Unpacking Front-Panel Controls Rear-Panel Connections Main Remote Control Functions Zone II Remote Control Functions Installation and Connections System Configuration Speaker Placement System Setup Input Setup Audio Setup Surround Setup Speaker Setup Delay Settings Output Level Adjustment Using EzSet Manual Output Level Adjustment Operation Basic Operation Source Selection 6-Channel/8-Channel Direct Input Volume and Tone Control Surround Mode Selection Digital Audio Playback Surround Mode Chart Tuner Operation Tape Recording Output Level Trim Adjustment Advanced Features Surround Amplifier Channel Assignment Display Brightness Turn-On Volume Level Semi-OSD Settings Full-OSD Time-Out Adjustment Multiroom Operation Multiroom Setup Multiroom Operation Configuring the Remote Preprogrammed Code Entry Automatic Code Entry Learning Commands Changing Devices Macro Programming Punch-Through Configuration EzSet Configuration Renaming Resetting the Remote Troubleshooting Guide Processor Reset Technical Specifications Typographical Conventions In order to help you use this manual with the remote control, front-panel controls and rear-panel connections, certain conventions have been used. EXAMPLE ­ (bold type) indicates a specific remote control or front-panel button, or rear-panel connection jack EXAMPLE ­ (OCR type) indicates a message that is visible on-screen or on the front-panel information display EXAMPLE ­ (Synchro type) indicates a message that is displayed on the remote control's LCD screen 1 ­ (number in a square) indicates a specific front-panel control A ­ (letter in a square) indicates a front-panel control that is normally concealed behind the drop-down door ¡ ­ (number in a circle) indicates a rear-panel connection a ­ (number in an oval) indicates a button or indicator on the remote å ­ (letter in an oval) indicates a button on the Zone II remote See trademark acknowledgements on page 51. 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 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 a few minutes to read this owner's manual. [. . . ] In most cases, only the digital input and surround mode will be different 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 adjustments have been made, press the OSD Button U to return to normal operation of the AVR. 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 listen to a variety of sources and different kinds of program 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 change 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! 28 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION OPERATION Basic Operation Once you have completed the initial setup and configuration 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 A to turn the unit on. This places the unit in a Standby mode, as indicated by the amber illumination surrounding the Standby/On Switch 1. Once the unit is in Standby, you may begin a listening session by pressing the Standby/On Switch 1 on the front panel, or the Power On Button b or AVR Selector e on the remote. This will turn the unit on and return 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 dXhç on the remote or the Input Source Selector Button 7 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 unit's power-on self test procedure. NOTE: After pressing one of the Input Selector Buttons dXhç to turn the unit on, press the AVR Selector e 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 1 on the front panel or the Power Off Button aå on the remote. Power will be shut off to any equipment plugged into the rear-panel Switched AC Accessory Outlet / and the illumination around the Standby/ On Switch 1 will turn amber. When the remote is used to turn the unit "off, " it is actually placing the system in a Standby mode, as indicated by the amber lighting around the Standby/On Switch 1. · To program the AVR 430 for automatic turn-off, press the Sleep Button S on the remote. [. . . ] 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 approximately five seconds after the Light Button P is pressed, and it will stay lit for another five seconds if any key is pressed while the backlight is on. [. . . ]