Harman-Kardon AVR 445 manual

A VR 44 5 A AVR 445 AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER O W N ER ’ S M ANUAL Designed to Entertain . ™ ® AVR445 OM 6/23/06 3:13 PM Page 1[...]

T ypographical 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[...]

INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon! With the purchase of a Harman Kardon ® A VR 445, you are about to begin many years of listening enjoyment. The A VR 445 has the most extensive range of audio and video processing, control and connectivity options ever offered by Harman Kardon, enabling it to provide the best possible audio and vid[...]

SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Information V erify Line Voltage Before Use Y our A VR 445 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 specif[...]

FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS 1 Standby/On Switch 2 Surround Mode Group Selector 3 Surround Mode Selector 4 T uning Selector 5 T uner Band Selector 6 Preset Station Selector 7 Input Source Selector 8 T uning Mode Selector 9 F ront-P anel Door ) V olume Control ! Input Indicators @ Speaker/Channel Input Indicators # Upper Display Line $ Lower Display Line % [...]

FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS 6 FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS 4 T uning Selector: P ress the left side of the button to tune lower -frequency stations and the right side o f the button to tune higher -frequency sta tions . When the tuner is in the MANUAL/MONO mode , e ach tap of the Selector will increase or decrease the frequency by one increment. When the tuner re[...]

FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS 7 T he following controls and jacks are located behind the front-panel door. T o open the door , place the edge of a finger on the left or right edge of the panel and gently swing the door down toward you. A Main Power Switch: Press this switch to apply power to the AVR 445. When the switch is pressed in, t[...]

8 REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS 0 Preamp Outputs 1 Subwoofer Output 2 T ape Outputs 3 A-BUS Connector 4 T ape Inputs 5 Surround Speaker Outputs 6 CD Audio Input 7 Front Speaker Outputs 8 Multiroom Audio Outputs 9 Digital Media Player (DMP) Input A Fan V ents B Full Carrier IR Output C IR Output D Center Channel Speaker Outputs E Sur[...]

REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS 9 REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS 0 Preamp Outputs: Connect these jacks to an optional, external power amplifier for applications where higher power is desired. 1 Subwoofer Output: Connect this jack to the line- level input of a powered subwoofer. If an external sub- woofer amplifier is used, connect this jack to the sub- woofer ampli[...]

REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS 10 REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS P 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 o utput of any standard video source selected by the r eceiver’s video switcher . Q DVD Video Inputs: Connect the composite or S-video outputs of a D[...]

MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 11 3 D Y Z a b G B e f h c I g 1 2 0 4 5 6 7 8 9 A C E F H J L N O P Q M K S T U V W R X d i j 0 P ower Off Button 1 Power On Button 2 LCD Information Display 3 Input Selectors 4 A VR Selector 5 T est Button 6 DSP Surround Mode Selector 7 Logic 7 Mode Select Button 8 D irect Button 9 C lea[...]

MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS IMPORT ANT NOTE: The A VR 445’s remote may be programmed to control up to thirteen devices , including the AVR 445. Before using the remote , i t is important to remember to press the I nput S elector Button 3 t hat corresponds to the unit you wish to operate . In addition, the A VR 445’s remote is shipped from the[...]

the volume , press the button marked ¤ by pressing toward the bottom of the remote . The ‹ / › buttons on the left and right sides of this disc change channels up o r down when the TV , cable box or satellite I nput S electors 3 h ave been pressed. s T ransport Fast-Play/Scan Buttons: T hese but- tons have no direct function on the AVR 445, bu[...]

U se the ⁄ / ¤ N avigation Buttons n t o change the delay amount. (See page 30 for more information on delay options .) a S peaker Select Button: P ress this button to begin the process of manually configuring the A VR 4 45’s bass management system. Then press the ⁄ / ¤ Na vigation Buttons n to select the channel you wish to set up . Press [...]

ZR 10 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS å P ower Off Button ∫ OSD Button ç A VR Selector Button ∂ Input Selectors ≠ T uner Selector ƒ XM Radio Selector © Navigation Controls ˙ V olume Up/Down Buttons î Disc Skip Buttons ∆ N umeric Keys Blank Buttons ¬ Clear Button µ Direct Button ñ Memory Button ø T uning Mode Button π T ransport Controls[...]

16 ZR 10 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS å P ower Off Button: W hen used in the room where the AVR 445 is located, press this button to place the unit in Standby . When it is used in a remote room with a sensor that is connected to the M ultiroom IR Input Jack e , this button turns the Multiroom system on and off . ∫ OSD Button: Press this button to ac[...]

INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS System 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- n ections to your audio and video equipment. IMPORT ANT NOTE: F or your personal safety and to avoid possible damage to your [...]

18 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 1 8 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 7. The default audio connection for a conventional DVD player is to link the coaxial digital audio output on the DVD player to the Coaxial 1 Digital Audio Input a , but you may also make a connection to either the Coaxial a or Optical b digital inputs , or[...]

INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS zone , connect the speakers for the remote room loca- tion to the Surround Back/Multiroom Speaker Outputs fi . Before using the remote room, you will n eed to configure the amplifiers for surround operation b y changing a setting in the M ULTIROOM menu, following the instructions shown on page 44. NOTE: For all options[...]

When all audio , video and system connections have been made , the final steps before listening to your new A VR are to make the configuration adjustments that t ailor the unit to the other components in your system, a s well as accommodate your personal listening pref- erences . A few minutes spent to correctly calibrate and configure your system [...]

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 21 cle . A good way to visualize proper surround speaker positioning for 7.1 is to place the speakers directly to the left and right of the ears of someone sitting in the p rime listening spot. The two speakers should ideally f ace toward each other . The additional Surround Back Left/Right speakers are pla[...]

Making Configuration Adjustments T he full-OSD system is available by pressing the OSD Button U ∫ . When this button is pressed, t he M ASTER MENU ( Figure 1) will appear , and adjustments are made from the individual menus . Figure 1 The semi-OSD system is also available , allowing you to make adjustments directly , by pressing the appro- priate[...]

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 23 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION When the desired auto-poll setting is entered, press the ⁄ / ¤ Na vigation Button D © to move to the next line . When the cursor is at the VIDEO IN-PORT line , you are able to select an alternative to the default input setting for the video input associated with any s ource except HDMI 1 and HDMI 2. [...]

When all settings on this page are complete , press the ⁄ / ¤ Na vigation Buttons D © until the on-screen cursor is pointing to PAGE 1 and then press the Set Button p œ to return to the main IN/OUT SETUP menu to configure another input, or if no further input configuration adjustments are needed, press the ⁄ / ¤ Navigation Buttons D © unti[...]

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 25 S YSTEM CONFIGURATION 25 are not primary controls and do not impact the way the A VR “sounds . ” T o proceed to the S URROUND CONFIG l ine , press the ⁄ / ¤ Navigation Buttons D © to m ove to that line; otherwise , press it again to move to the DOLBY SURR SETUP line and skip to the instructions f[...]

T o adjust the Night mode setting , make certain that the cursor is on the NIGHT line of the DOLBY menu. Next, press ‹ / › Navigation Buttons D © t o choose between the following settings , a s they appear in the on-screen display: OFF : When OFF is shown, the Night mode will not function. MID : When MID is shown, a mild compression will be ap[...]

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 27 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 27 NOTE: Once the EzSet/EQ process starts , the volume control and Standby/Off switches are temporarily dis- abled while the tests are in progress . Do not adjust the v olume or turn the unit off until you see the on-screen message change to indicate that EzSet/EQ is finished. Figure[...]

s o that O N i s highlighted and then press the Set Button p œ . Step 10. One short test signal will be sent to t he speaker position being calibrated and after a slight pause from the system to calculate the test results , you will see either a NEAR FIELD COMPLETE message (Figure 15) or a NEAR FIELD ERROR message (Figure 16). In most c ases , the[...]

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 29 S YSTEM CONFIGURATION 29 Speaker Size Menu Although most listeners will prefer to take advantage of the accuracy and speed of EzSet/EQ to make all of the necessary speaker adjustments , advanced users may wish to experiment with how different combina- tions of settings sound in their home theater environ[...]

When there are no speakers available at a specific position, select NONE . When this option is chosen for the Center or Side Surround speakers , the sound t hat would normally be sent to these channels will be s plit between the front left and right speakers . Note that when your system does not include Center or Surround speakers , the use of Dolb[...]

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION S YSTEM CONFIGURATION SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 31 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 31 T o make any changes to the delay settings , go to the DELAY ADJUST submenu within the EZSET/EQ M AN U AL SETUP menu ( Figure 17). T o do this , first press the O SD Button U ∫ s o that the M ASTER MENU ( Figure 1) appears . Next, press the ⁄ / ¤ Navigat[...]

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 l evel that you will use during a typical listening session. W e recommend that EzSet/EQ be used when the A VR is first installed to establish the initial level settings . T o make changes[...]

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION S YSTEM CONFIGURATION SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 33 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 33 T o enter individual settings for a specific channel, first make sure that you have either run EzSet/EQ and/or made any desired manual trim adjustments to set a b aseline for all channels . After that is done , press the O SD Button U ∫ t o exit the menu sy[...]

OPERATION 34 OPERATION Basic Operation O nce you have completed the initial setup and configu- ration, the AVR 445 is simple to operate and enjoy . The following instructions will help you maximize the enjoy- ment of your new receiver: T urning the AVR 445 On or Off • When using the AVR for the first time , you must pre ss the Main Power Sw it ch[...]

OPERATION 35 OPERATION O PERATION internal bass-management system. When this input is in use , the analog source is converted to digital so that you may use the same bass-management o ptions for the direct input as are used for all other i nputs . This input also mutes the unused input jacks to prevent unwanted noise from interfering with system pe[...]

OPERATION 36 OPERATION specifically 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 s eparate from the other channels , but since it is inten - t ionally bandwidth-limited, sound designers have given it that unique designa[...]

OPERATION OPERATION 37 OPERATION 37 OPERATION When a digital source is first detected, the AVR 445 will display a message to indicate the type of bitstream being received. It will remain in the Lower Display L ine $ f or about 5 seconds before that portion of the d isplay returns to the normal surround mode indication. For Dolby Digital and DTS sou[...]

OPERATION 38 OPERATION for “ A/V Receiver ,” “Compatible Device ,” “ Audio Receiver” and “Human Interface Device . ” When all messages have appeared and then cleared the s creen, you are almost ready to begin. Before selecting the USB input, first make certain that one of the media players listed above has been opened on the compute[...]

OPERATION OPERATION 39 OPERATION 39 • When a digital source is playing , you may not be able to select some of the analog surround modes such as Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, S tereo , Hall, Theater or Logic 7. • When a Dolby Digital or DTS source is playing , t o make an analog recording using the T ape Outputs 2 and Video 1 Audio O[...]

OPERATION 40 OPERATION Once you have purchased the XM module , follow the instructions accompanying it to activate the XM Service . Connect the plug on the XM module to the X M Ready Input V o n the rear panel of the A VR 4 45. For best results , point the antenna module out a window , again, following the instructions packed with the XM product. I[...]

OPERATION 41 OPERATION O PERATION Output Level T rim Adjustment N ormal output level adjustment for the A VR 445 is established using EzSet/EQ, as outlined on pages 26–28. In some cases , however , it may be desirable to trim the output levels using program material such a sa test disc , or a selection you are familiar with. A dditionally , the o[...]

ADVANCED FEATURES 42 ADVANCED FEATURES The AVR 445 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 o perate the unit, they provide additional options that y ou may wish to use . T o change a setting from its factory default, you will u se the A D[...]

ADVANCED FEATURES ADVANCED FEATURES 43 Full-OSD Time-Out Adjustment The FULL OSD menu system is used to simplify the setup and adjustment of the AVR 445 by using a s eries of on-screen menus . The factory default setting f or these menus leaves them on the screen for 20 seconds after a period of inactivity before they disap- pear from the screen (T[...]

44 MULTIROOM OPERATION The AVR 445 is fully equipped to operate as the con- trol center for a complete multiroom system that is capable of sending one audio source to a second z one in the house while a separate source is listened t o in the main room. In addition to providing for con- trol over the selection of the remote source and its volume , t[...]

MULTIROOM OPERATION MULTIROOM OPERATION 45 Once this setting is made , press the ⁄ / ¤ Navigation Buttons D © to select another c onfiguration item on this page , or press the O SD Button U ∫ if you have completed your adjustments to the Multiroom system. Infrared Output Selection The AVR 445 enables you to select which IR input will be used [...]

46 CONFIGURING THE REMOTE The AVR 445 remote is factory-programmed for all functions needed to operate the unit. In addition, it is also preprogrammed to operate most recent H arman Kardon DVD players and changers , CD p layers and changers , CD recorders and cassette decks . The codes for other brand devices may be programmed into the AVR 445 remo[...]

CONFIGURING THE REMOTE 47 CONFIGURING THE REMOTE see whether the remote operates correctly . Although the AVR remote is preprogrammed with an extensive l ibrary of codes for many major brands , it is also possi- ble that you may have attempted to program a product that is too new or too old, and thus not all of its com- mands will be in the code li[...]

CONFIGURING THE REMOTE 48 CONFIGURING THE REMOTE 48 CONFIGURING THE REMOTE The learning process requires that both the device’s original remote and the AVR remote be available . Before pressing any buttons on either remote , place t hem so that the IR transmitter on the remote from the d evice to be programmed is facing the I nfrared Lens j on th[...]

CONFIGURING THE REMOTE 49 CONFIGURING THE REMOTE • When the R ENAME DEVICE o ption is offered by the remote after the code is pro- grammed, you will be changing the name that is shown in the remote’s LCD every time that Input S elector is pressed. Changing Devices I n the factory default settings , the A VR remote is programmed so that the comm[...]

50 CONFIGURING THE REMOTE CONFIGURING THE REMOTE Recording a Macro T o record a macro into the remote’s memory , follow these steps: 1. Press and hold the Program Button y for about three seconds while the message shown in Figure 25 appears in the remote’s LCD I nformation Display 2 . Release the button when the red light under the Set Button F[...]

CONFIGURING THE REMOTE 51 CONFIGURING THE REMOTE of the macro to be erased appears , press the Set Button F . Figure 56 5. The word ERASED will flash four times in the bottom line of the remote’s LCD , and then the d isplay will return to its normal condition. When that happens , the macro is erased and the remote is returned to normal operation.[...]

52 CONFIGURING THE REMOTE CONFIGURING THE REMOTE Channel Punch-Through Channel punch-through allows the Channel Up/Down buttons to send commands to a different device than t he one selected for other commands . For example , y ou 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[...]

CONFIGURING THE REMOTE 53 CONFIGURING THE REMOTE Returning the T ransport Control Settings to Default Operation If you wish to remove the T ransport Punch-Through so t hat the transport commands are returned to the fac- t ory default setting, follow the steps shown above , except that in Steps 4 and 5, select the same device for both the DEVICE IN [...]

54 CONFIGURING THE REMOTE CONFIGURING THE REMOTE 2. The remote’s MAIN MENU message (Figure 26), will appear in the LCD and the Set Button F will remain illuminated in red. Press the ⁄ / ¤ N avigation Button D u ntil R ENAME a ppears o n the bottom line of the LCD screen, as shown in Figure 75. 3 . At the next menu screen press the ⁄ / ¤ Nav[...]

CONFIGURING THE REMOTE 55 CONFIGURING THE REMOTE depending on how much customization and program- ming has taken place . Please be patient; as long as the message appears in the display , the remote is f unctioning properly . Figure 84 4. When the remote has been totally reset and returned to the factor y default condition, a REMOTE RESET COMPLETE [...]

CONFIGURING THE REMOTE 56 CONFIGURING THE REMOTE CONFIGURING THE REMOTE • Extensive use of the programming , learning and configuration functions of the remote may consume significantly more battery power than nor mal remote operation. While the batteries should last for four to s ix months in normal operation, you may find that t hey need to be [...]

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 57 S YMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION Unit does not function when Main • No AC Power • Make certain that AC power cord fir mly connected to the AC Power Cord Power Switch is pushed Socket I and is plugged into a live outlet • Check to see whether outlet is switch-controlled D isplay lights , but there is no so[...]

APPENDIX 58 APPENDIX MODE FEA TURES Dolby Digital 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. D olby Digital EX Available when the receiver is configured for 6.1/7.1-channel operation, Dolby Digital EX is the lat[...]

APPENDIX 59 APPENDIX A PPENDIX SYSTEM DEF AUL TS T he two tables in this section show the factory default settings for all inputs to give you a picture of the A VR 445’s initial settings . Y ou may then decide whether any item needs to be changed so that it is more appropriate for your specific installation. Any of the settings shown may be chang[...]

APPENDIX 60 APPENDIX Worksheet B: Delay Defaults and Setting Feature System Default Y our System Settings F ront Left 1 2.0 Feet C enter 1 2.0 Feet Front Right 12.0 Feet Surround Right 10.0 Feet Surround Back Right 10.0 Feet Surround Back Left 10.0 Feet Surround Left 10.0 F eet Subwoofer 12.0 Feet Worksheet C: System Defaults and Settings Feature S[...]

APPENDIX APPENDIX 61 FEA TURE DVD Video 1 Video 2 Video 3 Video 4 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 CD T a pe T uner The Bridge USB 6/8 Ch Direct Input T itle Surround Mode Audio In P ort Audio Auto P oll Video In P ort Component Video Input Video Processing A/V Sync Delay Record Output Auto P oll ADC Sampling T one In/Out Bass T reble System Default and P ersonal Set[...]

62 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AVR 445 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS A udio Section Stereo Mode Continuous Average Power (FTC) 80 Watts per channel, 20Hz–20kHz, @ <0.07% THD , both channels driven into 8 ohms S even-Channel Surround Modes Power per Individual Channel F ront L & R channels: 65 Watts per channel @ <0.07% THD , 20Hz–20kHz into 8[...]

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