User manual HARMAN KARDON AVR300

[. . . ] 250 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, New York 11797 www. harmankardon. com © 1999 Harman Kardon, Incorporated Part #1111-AVR300OM J93000501000 AVR 300 Audio/Video Receiver OWNER'S MANUAL ® Power for the digital revolution. TM AVR 300 Audio/VideoReceiver 3 4 4 5 7 8 10 13 15 20 20 20 21 21 22 23 24 25 25 25 25 26 27 27 27 27 28 28 28 29 30 31 34 36 36 37 37 37 38 38 39 Introduction Safety Information Unpacking Front-Panel Controls Front-Panel Information Display Rear-Panel Connections Remote Control Functions Installation and Connections System Configuration Operation Basic Operation Using the On-Screen Display Source Selection Surround-Mode Selection Surround-Mode Chart Digital Audio Playback Tuner Operation Tape Recording Output-Level Trim Adjustment 6-Channel Direct Input Memory Backup Multiroom Operation Programming the Remote Direct Code Entry Auto-Search Method Code Readout Programmed Device Functions Macro Programming Volume Punch-Through Reassigning Device Control Selectors Function List Setup Code Tables:TV Setup Code Tables:VCR Setup Code Tables:CD Setup Code Tables:DVD Setup Code Tables:DVD/LD Setup Code Tables:CABLE Setup Code Tables:SAT 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 the front-panel information display EXAMPLE ­ (outlined type) indicates a lit indicator in the front-panel information display 1 ­ (number in a square) indicates a specific front-panel control a ­ (number in an oval) indicates a button or indicator on the remote ¡ ­ (number in a circle) indicates a rear-panel connection A ­ (letter in a square) indicates an indicator in the front-panel display 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon!With the purchase of a Harman Kardon AVR 300 you are about to begin many years of listening enjoyment. The AVR 300 has been cus tom designed to provide all the excitement and detail of movie sound tracks and every nuance of musical selections. [. . . ] This option is not available when the front, center or surround speakers are set to SMALL. 11. When all speaker selections have been made, press the Set button i 31 to return to normal operation. Output Level Adjustment Output level adjustment is a key part of the configuration process for any surround-sound product. It is particularly important for a Dolby Digital receiver such as the AVR 300, as correct outputs will ensure that you hear sound tracks in their proper place 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 ambiance, 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 hall. Before beginning the adjustment process make certain that all speaker connections have been properly made. The system volume should be set to the level that you will use during a typical listening session. Finally, make certain that the Balance Control 7 is set to the center "12 o'clock"position. For accurate calibration, it is a good idea to make these adjustments while seated in your favorite listening position: 1. Put the AVR 300 in the Dolby Pro Logic mode by pressing the Dolby Pro Logic Selector Ó on the front panel or by pressing the Surround Mode Selector f on the remote, followed by the / / ¤ 17 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION System Configuration buttons h until PRO LOGIC appears in the Main Information Display U and the PRO LOGIC indicator G lights up. The words T-T FL 0dB will appear in the Main Information Display U , and the letters FL will flash once each second. NOTE: To use the on-screen display while making output level adjustments, press the OSD button q. A map of the installed speakers will appear on your video screen (Figure 3), and the channel where the test noise should be heard will be indicated by the highlighted lettering. As adjustments are made, the numbers under the channel location will increase or decrease to show the change from the reference level. buttons 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 circulation will resume after 20 seconds. 5. Continue to adjust the individual speakers until they all have the same volume. Note that adjustments should be made with the / / ¤ buttons h on the remote or the Selector buttons 3 on the front panel 4 only, NOT the main volume controls. If you are using a sound pressure (SPL) meter for precise level adjustment, set the volume so that the meter reads 75dB, C-Weighting Slow. NOTE: The subwoofer output level is not adjustable using the test tone. [. . . ] 3. Enter the three-digit code for the specific model you wish the reassigned button to operate. 4. Press the same Input or Video Device Selector c pressed in Step 1 once again to store the selection. Example: To use the CBL button to operate a second VCR, first press the CBL Device Control Selector and the Mute button at the same time until the red light glows under the CBL button. Press the VCR button, followed by the three-digit code for the specific model you wish to control. [. . . ]