Harman-Kardon AVR 435 User Manual

AVR 435

Power for the Digital Revolution

®

AVR 435 Audio/ VideoReceiver

OWNER’S MANUAL

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS

3 Introduction

4 Safety Information

4 Unpacking

5 Front Panel Controls

7 Rear Panel Connections

10 Main Remote Control Functions

14 Zone II Remote Control Functions

15 Installation and Connections

15 Audio Connections

15 Video Connections

16 SCART A/V Connections

18 System and Power Connections

19 Speaker Selection

19 Speaker Placement

20 System Configuration

20 First Turn On

20 Using the On-Screen Display

20 System Setup

20 Input Setup

21 Audio Setup

22 Surround Setup

23 Night Mode Settings

23 Using EzSet/EQ

26 Manual Setup

26 Speaker Setup

28 Speaker Crossover Setting

29 Delay Settings

30 Output Level Adjustment

33 Operation

33 Surround Mode Chart

35 Basic Operation

35 Source Selection

35 6/8-Channel Direct Input

35 Controls and Use of Headphones

36 Surround Mode Selection

36 Digital Audio Playback

36 Dolby Digital

37 DTS

37 PCM Audio Playback

37 MP3 Audio Playback

38 Selecting a Digital Source

38 Digital Bitstream Indicators

38 Speaker/Channel Indicators

39 Night Mode

39 Tape Recording

40 Output Level Adjustment

With Source Signals

40 Dim Function

40 Memory backup

41 Advanced Features

41 Front Panel Display Fade

41 Display Brightness

41 Turn-On Volume Level

41 Semi-OSD Settings

42 Full-OSD Time Out Adjustment

42 Digital Auto-Poll Settings

42 Multiroom Operation

44 Tuner Operation

44 Basic Tuner Operation

44 Station Selection

44 Preset Tuning

45 RDS Operation

45 RDS Tuning

45 RDS Display Options

45 Program Search

Table of Contents

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 – (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



– (number in a circle) indicates a rear-panel connection

0

– (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

46 Programming the Remote

46 Preprogrammed Code Entry

47 Automatic Code Entry

47 Learning Commands

48 Learning Remote Codes for an Input

Selector

48 Device Priority

48 Changing Devices

49 Macro Programming

51 Punch-Through Configuration

52 Renaming

54 Resetting the Remote

54 Backlight Options

56 Troubleshooting Guide

56 Processor Reset

57 Technical Specifications

Declaration of Conformity

We, Harman Consumer Group International

2, route de Tours

72500 Château-du-Loir,

FRANCE

declare in own responsibility, that the product described

in this owner’s manual is in compliance with technical

standards:

EN 55013:2001+A1:2003

EN 55020:2002+A1:2003

EN 61000-3-2:2000

EN 61000-3-3.1995+A1:2001

EN 60065:2002

Jurjen Amsterdam

Harman Consumer Group International

01/05

The appearance of the text or cursor for your receiver’s on-screen menus may vary slightly from the illustrations in

this manual. Whether the text appears in all uppercase or upper- and lowercase characters, performance and

operation remain the same.

INTRODUCTION 3

Introduction

Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon!

With the purchase of a Harman Kardon AVR 435

you are about to begin many years of listening

enjoyment.

Designed to provide all the excitement and detail

of movie soundtracks and every nuance of musi-

cal selections, the AVR 435 is truly a multichan-

nel receiver for the new millennium. In addition

to the traditional 5.1 digital decoding modes

such as Dolby Digital and DTS, it offers the latest

advancements in surround technology such as

Dolby Pro Logic IIx, the full suite of DTS-ES 6.1

modes, DTS Neo:6 and the latest 7.1 channel

versions of Harman's own Logic 7 technology.

The AVR 435 has been engineered so that it is

easy to take advantage of all the power of its

digital technology.To obtain the maximum

enjoyment from your new receiver, we urge you

to read this manual. A few minutes spent

learning the functions of the various controls

will enable you to take advantage of all the

power the AVR is able to deliver.

If you have any questions about this product, its

installation or its operation, please contact your

retailer or custom installer. They are your best

local sources of information.

Description and Features

The AVR 435 is among the most versatile and

multifeatured A/V receivers available, incorporat-

ing a wide range of listening options. In addition

to Dolby Digital and DTS decoding for digital

sources, a broad choice of surround modes for

Matrix surround-encoded or Stereo recordings

are available for use with sources such as CD,

VCR, TV broadcasts and the AVR’s own FM/AM

tuner. Along with Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES

®

,

Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS Neo:6, Dolby 3 Stereo,

5 Channel or 7 Channel Stereo and Hall and

Theater modes, the AVR 435 offers Harman

International’s exclusive Logic 7 process in both

5.1 and 7.1 versions to create a wider, more

enveloping field environment and more defined

fly-overs and pans.Although the AVR 435’s

primary use will be in multichannel systems,

advanced technology is at work even when only

two speakers are used. Dolby Virtual Speaker is

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-channel listening with analog sources is

available with full bass management or in a tra-

ditional “bypass” mode that creates a straight

signal path from the gain stage to the volume

control.

Finally, the AVR is among the very few A/V

receivers that offer decoding of MP3 data, so

that you may listen to the latest music selections

directly from compatible computers or playback

devices with the power and fidelity you expect

from Harman Kardon.

An important addition to the AVR 435’s impres-

sive list of features is EzSet/EQ,™ which auto-

mates the configuration process to make it

quicker, easier and more precise. Using the spe-

cial microphone supplied with the unit, EzSet/EQ

takes the guesswork out of entering speaker

“size” and crossover information, delay times for

all channels and output levels. In addition to the

configuration settings, EzSet/EQ also includes

room equalization so that the signals sent to

each speaker are tailored to provide accurate

sonic quality with your specific combination of

speaker type, room size and other factors that

influence room acoustics.With EzSet/EQ, your

system is custom-configured in a few minutes

with accuracy that previously required expensive

and hard-to-use test equipment.

In tandem with EzSet/EQ, the AVR 435 includes a

full set of manual configuration settings for

those who wish to custom-trim their system even

further. A Quadruple Crossover bass manage-

ment system makes it possible to enter different

crossover settings for each speaker group.

Video connections and system integration is a

snap with the AVR 435. For those sources

already in component form, three assignable,

wide-bandwidth inputs are available, and the

Video inputs are renameable.To further enhance

the viewing experience with digital sources or

displays, the AVR 435’s A/V Sync Delay feature

allows you to compensate for the loss of lip sync

due to digital video delays individually for each

input. A bi-directional RS-232 port and a learn-

ing remote with a two-line display are among

the many other features that make the

AVR 435’s power simple to use.

Coax and optical digital outputs are available for

direct connection to digital recorders, and two

video recording outputs, preamp-out and a color-

coded eight-channel input make the AVR virtual-

ly future-proof, with everything needed to

accommodate tomorrow’s new formats right on

board.

The AVR 435’s flexibility and power extend

beyond your main home theater or listening

room. The AVR includes a sophisticated multi-

zone control system that allows you to select

one source for use in the main room and a dif-

ferent one (Audio only) in a second room.

Complete control over volume is possible with a

separate infrared control link.To make it easy to

operate the AVR from a remote room, a separate

“Zone II” remote is included.

Additional multiroom options include the option

to assign two of the AVR’s output channels to the

multiroom system and the ability to link the AVR

to innovative A-BUS

®

keypads for multiroom oper-

ation without the need for external amplifiers.

The AVR 435’s powerful amplifier uses traditional

Harman Kardon high-current design technologies

to meet the wide dynamic range of any program

selection.

Harman Kardon invented the high-fidelity

receiver more than fifty years ago.With

state-of-

the-art circuitry and time-honored circuit designs,

the AVR is the perfect combina

tion of the latest in

digital audio technology, a

quiet yet powerful

analog amplifier in an

elegant, easy-to-use

package.

■ Dolby* Digital, Dolby Digital EX and

Dolby Pro Logic* IIx Decoding, and the

full suite of DTS

®

modes, including

DTS-ES

®

6.1 Discrete & Matrix and

Neo:6

®

and DTS 96/24

■ Seven channels of high-current amplifi-

cation with two channels assignable to

either surround back or multiroom

applications

■ Harman Kardon’s exclusive Logic 7

®

processing, along with a choice of

Dolby Virtual Speaker processing for

use when only two speakers are

available

■ Dolby Headphone to create spacious,

open sound fields when using head-

phones

■ MP3 decoding for use with compatible

computers and digital audio players

■ Harman Kardon’s advanced EzSet/EQ™

automatically configures speaker set-

tings and sets room equalization for

quick, easy and accurate system setup

■ High-bandwidth, HDTV-compatible com-

ponent video switching

■ Front panel analog A/V inputs

■ Front panel digital inputs for easy con-

nection to portable digital devices and

the latest video game consoles

■ Multiple digital inputs and outputs

■ On-screen menu and display system

■ Extensive multiroom options, including

a standard Zone II remote, assignable

amplifier channels and A-BUS Ready

®

capability for listening to a separate

source in a remote zone

■ 6-Channel/8-Channel Direct Input and

4 INTRODUCTION / SAFETY INFORMATION

Introduction / Safety Information

Preamp Outputs for Easy Expansion and

Use with Future Audio Formats

■ Extensive bass management options,

6/8-channel direct inputs for use with

DVD-Audio or SACD players, including

Quadruple Crossover and individual

settings for each input

■ A/V Sync delay adjustable for each

input delivers perfect lip sync with

digital programs or video displays

■ Main Backlit Remote with Internal

Codes and Learning Capability

Important Safety Information

Verify Line Voltage Before Use

Your AVR 435 has been designed for use with

220-240-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 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 serv-

ice depot with a cord meeting factory specifica-

tions.

Handle the AC Power Cord Gently

When disconnecting the power cord from an AC

outlet, always pull the plug, never pull the cord.

If you do not intend to use the unit for any

considerable length of time, disconnect the plug

from the AC outlet.

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 prod-

uct will void your guarantee. If water or any

metal object such as a paper clip, wire or a

staple accidentally falls inside the unit, discon-

nect it from the AC power source immediately,

and consult an authorized service station.

Installation Location

■ To assure proper operation and to avoid the

potential 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.

■ 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 circumstances a fan may be

required.

■ Do not place the unit directly on a carpeted

surface.

■ Avoid installation in extremely hot or cold

locations, or an area that is exposed to direct

sunlight or heating equipment.

■ Avoid moist or humid locations.

■ Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on the

top of the unit, or place objects directly over

them.

Cleaning

When the unit gets dirty, wipe it with a clean,

soft, dry cloth. If necessary, wipe it with a soft

cloth dampened with mild soapy water, then a

fresh cloth with clean water. Wipe dry immedi-

ately with a dry cloth. NEVER use benzene,

aerosol cleaners, thinner, alcohol or any other

volatile cleaning agent. Do not use abrasive

cleaners, as they may damage the finish of metal

parts.Avoid spraying insecticide near the unit.

Moving the Unit

Before moving the unit, be certain to disconnect

any interconnection cords with other compo-

nents, and make certain that you disconnect the

unit from the AC outlet.

Unpacking

The carton and shipping materials used to pro-

tect 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 care-

fully 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 materi-

als, please note that the carton and other sec-

tions of the shipping protection are recyclable.

Please respect the environment and discard

those materials at a local recycling center.

FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 5

1

Main Power Switch: Press this button to

apply power to the AVR. When the switch is

pressed in, the unit is placed in a Standby

mode, as indicated by the orange LED

3

surrounding the System Power Control

2

.

This button MUST be pressed in to operate the

unit. To turn the unit off completely 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.

2

System Power Control: When the Main

Power Switch

1

is “ON,” press this button to

turn on the AVR; press it again to turn the unit

off (to Standby). Note that the Power Indicator

surrounding the switch

3

will turn blue when

the unit is on.

3

Power Indicator: This LED will be

illuminated in orange when the unit is in the

Standby mode to signal that the unit is ready to

be turned on. When the unit is in operation, the

indicator will turn blue.

4

Headphone Jack: This jack may be used to

listen to the AVR’s output through a pair of head-

phones. Be certain that the headphones have a

standard 6.3 mm stereo phone plug. Note that

the main room speakers and all Preamp

Outputs



will automatically be turned off

when the headphone jack is in use.

5

Surround Mode Group Selector: Press this

button to select the top-level group of surround

modes. Each press of the button will select a

major mode grouping in the following order:

Dolby Modes ➜ DTS Digital Modes ➜ DSP

Modes ➜ Stereo Modes ➜ Logic 7 Modes

Once the button is pressed so that the name of

the desired surround mode group appears in the

on-screen display and in the Lower Display Line

˜

, press the Surround Mode Selector

9

to

cycle through the individual modes available. For

example, press this button to select Dolby modes,

and then press the Surround Mode Selector

9

to choose from the various mode options.

6

Speaker Selector: Press this button to

begin the process of configuring the AVR for the

type of speakers it is being used with. For com-

plete information on configuring the speaker set-

tings using the front-panel controls see page 27.

7

‹

Button: When an adjustment is being

made using the Channel Select

Ù

or Digital

Select

Û

buttons, this button may be pressed

to scroll through the available options.

8

Tone Mode: Pressing this button enables or

disables the Balance, Bass and Treble tone

controls.When the button is pressed so that the

words

TONE IN appear in the Main Infor-

mation Display

˜

, the settings of the Bass

and Treble controls and of the Balance control

will affect the output signals.When the button is

pressed so that the words

TONE OUT appear

in the Main Information Display

˜

, the

output signal will be “flat,” without any balance,

bass or treble alteration, no matter how the

actual Controls are adjusted. (For more infor-

mation, see page 22).

Front Panel Controls

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

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^

&

*

(

Ó

Ô

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Ú

Û

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˜

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Main Power Switch

System Power Control

Power Indicator

Headphone Jack

Surround Mode Group Selector

Speaker Selector

‹

Button

Tone Mode

Surround Mode Selector

Tuning Selector

Tuner Band Selector

Set Button

Preset Station Selector

›

Button

Input Source Selector

RDS Selector

Delay Adjust Selector

Digital Optical 4 Input

EzSet/EQ Microphone Jacks

Digital Coax 4 Jack

Video 4 Input/Output Jacks

Front Panel Control Door

Surround Mode Indicators

Speaker/Channel Input Indicators

Digital Select Button

Channel Select Button

Volume Control

Input Indicators

Main Information Display

Remote Sensor Window

3

2

1 4

5 8

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6 Ù Û & 7 @ $ ( * Ó Ô 

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AVR 435

6 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS

Front Panel Controls

9

Surround Mode Selector: Press this

button to cycle through the individual surround

modes available after the Surround Mode

Group Selector

5

was pressed (see item

5

above). Note that depending on the type of

input, some modes are not always available. (See

page 36 for more information about surround

modes).

)

Tuning Selector: Press the left side of the

button to tune lower frequency stations and the

right side of the button to tune higher frequency

stations.When a station with a strong signal is

reached,

MANUAL TUNED or AUTO

TUNED

will appear in the Main Information

Display

˜

(see page 44 for more information

on tuning stations).

!

Tuner Band Selector: Pressing this button

will automatically switch the AVR to the Tuner

mode. Pressing it again will switch between the

AM and FM frequency bands, holding it pressed

for some seconds will switch between stereo and

mono receiving and between automatic and

manual tuning mode (See page 44 for more

information on the tuner).

@

Set Button: When making choices during

the setup and configuration process, press this

button to enter the desired setting as shown in

the Main Information Display

˜

into the

AVR’s memory.

#

Preset Stations Selector: Press this

button to scroll up or down through the list of

stations that have been entered into the preset

memory. (See page 44 for more information on

tuner programming.)

$

›

Button: When an adjustment is being

made using the Channel Select

Ù

or Digital

Select

Û

buttons, this button may be pressed

to scroll through the available options.

%

Input Source Selector: Press this button to

change the input by scrolling through the list of

input sources.

^ RDS Select Button: Press this button to dis-

play the various messages that are part of the RDS

data system of the AVR’s tuner. (See page 45 for

more information on RDS).

& Delay Adjust Selector: Press this button to

begin the process of adjusting the delay settings

for Dolby surround modes. See page 29 for more

information on delay adjustments.

*

Digital Optical 4 Input: Connect the optical

digital audio output of an audio or video product

to this jack. When the Input is not in use, be

certain to keep the plastic cap installed to avoid

dust contamination that might degrade future

performance.

(

EzSet/EQ Microphone Jack: Before

starting the EzSet/EQ automated setup process,

plug the microphone into this jack. The micro-

phone does not need to be plugged in at other

times.

Ó

Digital Coax 4 Jack: This jack is normally

used for connection to the output of portable

audio devices, video game consoles or other

products that have a coax digital jack.

Ô

Video 4 Input/Output Jacks: These

audio/video jacks may be used for temporary

connection to video games or portable audio/

video products such as camcorders and portable

audio players.



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 towards you using either upper

corner of the door.

Ò

Surround Mode Indicators: The current

selected mode or function will appear as one of

these indicators. Note that when the unit is

turned on, the entire list of available modes will

light briefly, and then revert to normal operation

with only the active mode indicator illuminated.

Ú

Speaker/Channel Input Indicators: These

indicators are multipurpose, indicating either the

speaker type selected for each channel or 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 selected for that position. (See page 27

for more information on configuring speakers.) The

letters inside each of the center boxes display

active input channels. For standard analog inputs,

only the L and R will light, indicating a stereo

input. When a digital source is playing, the indica-

tors will light to display the channels begin

received at the digital input. When the letters

flash, the digital input has been interrupted. (See

page 38 for more information on the Channel

Indicators).

Û

Digital Select Button: When playing a

source that has a digital output, press this button

to select between the Optical

* 

and

Coaxial

Ó 

Digital inputs (See page 36 for

more information).

Ù

Channel Select Button: Press this button

to begin the process of trimming the channel

output levels using an external audio source.

(For more information on output level trim

adjustment, see page 40).

ı

Volume Control:Turn this knob clockwise

to increase the volume, counterclockwise to

decrease the volume. If the AVR is muted,

adjusting volume control will automatically

release the unit from the silenced condition.

ˆ

Input indicators: The current selected

mode or function will appear as one of these

indicators. Note that when the unit is turned on,

the entire list of available modes will light briefly,

and then revert to normal operation with only

the active mode indicator illuminated.

˜

Main Information Display: This display

delivers messages and status indications to help

you operate the receiver.

¯

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.

REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 7

Rear Panel Connections

230 V/50Hz



 

   

         

        

~230V/50Hz























































































AM Antenna

FM Antenna

Tape Inputs

Tape Outputs

Subwoofer Output

DVD Audio Inputs

CD Inputs

Multiroom Outputs

A-BUS Connector

8-Channel Direct Inputs

Digital Audio Outputs

Video Monitor Outputs

DVD Video Inputs

Front Speaker Outputs

Center Speaker Outputs

Surround Speaker Outputs

Switched AC Accessory Outlet

Unswitched AC Accessory Outlet

AC Power Cord Jack

Video 2 Component Video Inputs

Component Video Outputs

Video 1 Component Video Inputs

Remote IR Output

Remote IR Input

Multiroom IR Input

Video 1 Video Outputs

Video 1 Video Inputs

Video 2 Video Outputs

Video 3 Video Inputs

Video 2 Video Inputs

Optical Digital Inputs

Coaxial Digital Inputs

Video 2 Audio Outputs

Video 2 Audio Inputs

Video 3 Audio Inputs

Video 1 Audio Inputs

Video 1 Audio Outputs

Preamp Outputs

Surround Back/Multiroom Speaker Outputs

RS-232 Port

Fan Vents

DVD Component Video Inputs

Remote IR Carrier Output

NOTE: To assist in making the correct connec-

tions for multichannel input/output and speaker

connections, all connection jacks and terminals

have been color coded in conformance with the

latest CEA standards as follows:

Front Left: White

Front Right: Red

Center: Green

Surround Left: Blue

Surround Right: Gray

Surround Back Left: Brown

Surround Back Right: Tan

Subwoofer (LFE): 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

supplied with the receiver to these terminals. If an

external AM antenna is used, make connections to

the AM and GND terminals in accordance with

the instructions supplied with the antenna.



FM Antenna: Connect the supplied indoor or

an optional external FM antenna to this terminal.



Tape Inputs: Connect these jacks to the

PLAY/OUT jacks of an audio recorder.



Tape Outputs: Connect these jacks to the

RECORD/INPUT jacks of an audio recorder.



Subwoofer Output: Connect this jack to

the line-level input of a powered subwoofer. If an

external subwoofer amplifier is used, connect this

jack to the subwoofer amplifier input.



DVD Audio Inputs: Connect these jacks to

the analog audio jacks on a DVD or other audio

or video source.



CD Inputs: Connect these jacks to the

analog output of a compact disc player or CD

changer or any other audio source.



Multiroom Outputs: Connect these jacks

to an optional audio power amplifier to listen to

the source selected by the multiroom system in a

remote room.



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. See page 18 for more information on

A-BUS.



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.



Digital Audio Outputs: Connect these

jacks to the matching digital input connector on

a digital recorder such as a CD-R or MiniDisc

recorder.

8 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS

Rear Panel Connections



Video Monitor Outputs: Connect this jack

to the composite and/or S-Video input of a TV

monitor or video projector to view the on-screen

menus and the output of any standard Video or

S-Video source selected by the receiver’s video

switcher.



DVD Video Inputs: Connect these jacks to

the composite or S-Video output jacks on a DVD

player or other video source.



Front Speaker Outputs: Connect these

outputs to the matching + or – terminals on

your left and right speakers. In conformance with

the new CEA color code specification, the White

terminal is the positive, or "+" terminal that

should be connected to the red (+) terminal on

Front Left speaker with the older color coding,

while the Red terminal is the positive, or "+"

terminal that should be connected to the red (+)

terminal on Front Right speaker. Connect the

black (–) terminals on the AVR to the black (–)

terminals on the speakers. See page 15 for more

information on speaker polarity.



Center Speaker Outputs: Connect these

outputs to the matching + and – terminals on

your center channel speaker. In conformance

with the new 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

15 for more information on speaker polarity.)



Surround Speaker Outputs: Connect

these outputs to the matching + and – terminals

on your surround channel speakers. In confor-

mance with the new CEA color code specifica-

tion, the Blue terminal is the positive, 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 cod-

ing. Connect the black (–) terminal on the AVR

to the matching black negative (–) terminals for

each surround speaker. (See page 15 for more

information on speaker polarity.)



Switched AC Accessory Outlet: This out-

let may be used to power any device that you

wish to have turn on when the AVR is turned on

with the System Power Control switch

2

.



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 is on or off (in Standby), pro-

vided that the Main Power switch

1

is on.

Note: The total power consumption of all

devices connected to the accessory outlets

should not exceed 100 watts from the

Unswitched Outlet



and 50 W from the

Switched Outlet



.



AC Power Cord Jack: 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 replace-

ment is required it must be of the same type and

capacity.



Component Video 2 Inputs:These inputs

may be used with any video source device

equipped with analog Y/Pr/Pb or RGB com-

ponent 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

IN/OUT SETUP menu. See

page 15 for more information on configuring the

component video inputs.



Monitor Component Video Outputs:

Connect these outputs to the component video

inputs of a video projector or monitor. When a

source connected to one of the two

Component Video Inputs



is selected

the signal will be sent to these jacks.



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 Video 1 input, but you may

change the setting at any time through the

IN/OUT SETUP menu. See page 15 for

more information on configuring the component

video inputs.

Note: All component inputs/outputs can be

used for RGB signals too, in the same way as

described for the Y/Pr/Pb signals, then connected

to the jacks with the corresponding color.

RGB connection is not possible if the source out-

puts a separate sync signal (see page 16).



Remote IR Output: This connection permits

the IR sensor in the receiver to serve other

remote controlled devices. Connect this jack to

the “IR IN” jack on Harman Kardon or other

compatible equipment.



Remote IR Input: If the AVR’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.



Multiroom IR Input: Connect the output of

an IR sensor in a remote room to this jack to

operate the AVR’s multiroom control system.



Video 1 Video Outputs: Connect these

jacks to the RECORD/INPUT composite or

S-Video jack on a VCR.



Video 1 Video Inputs: Connect these jacks

to the PLAY/OUT composite or S-Video jacks on

a VCR or other video source.



Video 2 Video Outputs: Connect these

jacks to the RECORD/INPUT composite or

S-Video jacks on a second VCR.



Video 3 Video Inputs: Connect these jacks

to the PLAY/OUT composite or S-Video jacks on

any video source.



Video 2 Video Inputs: Connect these jacks

to the PLAY/OUT composite or S-Video jacks on

a second VCR or other video source.



Optical Digital Inputs: Connect the

optical digital output from a DVD player, HDTV

receiver, the S/PDIF output of a compatible com-

puter sound card playing MP3 files or streams,

LD player, MD player or CD player to these jacks.

The signal may be either a Dolby Digital signal, a

DTS signal, a 2 channel MPEG 1 signal or MP3

data stream or a standard PCM digital source.



Coaxial Digital Inputs: Connect the coax

digital output from a DVD player, HDTV receiver,

the S/PDIF output of a compatible computer

sound card playing MP3 files or streams, LD

player, MD player or CD player to these jacks.

The signal may be either a Dolby Digital signal,

DTS signal, a 2 channel MPEG 1 signal or MP3

data stream or a standard PCM digital source.

Do not connect the RF digital output of an LD

player to these jacks.



Video 2 Audio Outputs: Connect these

jacks to the RECORD/INPUT audio jacks on a

VCR or any Audio recorder.



Video 2 Audio Inputs: Connect these jacks

to the PLAY/OUT audio jacks on a second VCR

or other audio or video source.



Video 3 Audio Inputs: Connect these jacks

to the PLAY/OUT audio jacks on any audio or

video source.



Video 1 Audio Inputs: Connect these jacks

to the PLAY/OUT audio jacks on a VCR or other

audio or video source.



Video 1 Audio Outputs: Connect these

jacks to the RECORD/INPUT audio jacks on

a VCR or any other Audio recorder.

REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 9



Preamp Outputs: Connect these jacks to

an optional, external power amplifier for appli-

cations where higher power is desired.



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 Multiroom Menu of the OSD sys-

tem. See page 42 for more information on con-

figuring this speaker output. In normal surround

system use, the brown and black terminals are

the surround back left channel positive (+) 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 connect the

tan and black SBR terminals to the red and black

terminals on the right remote zone speaker.



RS-232 Port: This jack may be used to con-

trol the AVR 435 over a bi-directional RS-232

serial control link to a compatible computer or

programmable remote control system. Due to

the complexity of programming RS-232 com-

mands 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 system of the

AVR 435 when appropriate upgrades are

available.



Fan Vents: These ventilation holes are the

output of the AVR’s airflow system. To ensure

proper operation of the unit and to avoid possi-

ble 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.



DVD Component Video Inputs: These

inputs may be used with any source device

equipped with analog Y/Pr/Pb or RGB compo-

nent 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

IN/OUT SETUP menu. See page 15 for

more information on configuring the component

video inputs.



Remote IR Carrier Output: The output of

this jack is the full signal received at the

Remote Sensor Window

¯

or input through

the Remote IR Input



including the carrier

frequency that is removed from signals at the

Remote IR Output



. Use this output to

extend IR remote signals to the input of

compatible products by direct connection or

through the use of optional, external IR

“blasters”. If you are in doubt as to which of the

two IR Output jacks to use, we recommend that

you consult with your dealer or installer, or check

with the manufacturer of the external equipment

you wish to control.

Rear Panel Connections

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

I

J

K

L

M

N

O

P

Q



































10 MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS

Main Remote Control Functions

Power Off Button

IR Transmitter Window

LCD Information Display

Power On Button

Input Selectors

AVR Selector

AM/FM Tuner Select

6-Channel/8-Channel Direct Input

Test Button

Sleep Button

Surround Mode Selector

Night Mode

Channel Select Button

Dim Button

Navigation Button

Set Button

Digital Select

Numeric Keys

Tuner Mode

Direct Button

Tuning Up/Down

OSD Button

Dolby Mode Select Button

DTS Digital Mode Selector

Logic 7 Mode Select Button

Transport Controls

Light Button

Skip Up/Down Buttons

Stereo Mode Select Button

DTS Neo:6 Mode Select

Macro Buttons

RDS Selector Button

Preset Up/Down

Clear Button

Memory Button

Delay/Prev. Ch.

Program Button

Speaker Select

Multiroom

Volume Up/Down

Video Input Button

Channel Up/Down Selector

Mute

Tone Control Button

NOTE: The function names shown here are each

button’s feature when used with the AVR. Most

buttons have additional functions when used

with other devices.

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.

0

2

5

A

J

H

D

E

F

P









B



6

P





N

7

9

L

K









M



1

3

4

8

O



I

C

G



P





Q

MUTE



MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 11

Main Remote Control Functions

IMPORTANT NOTE: The AVR 435’s remote may

be programmed to control up to seven devices,

including the AVR. Before using the remote, it is

important to remember to press the Input

Selector button

4

that corresponds to the

unit you wish to operate. In addition, the AVR’s

remote is shipped from the factory to operate the

AVR and most Harman Kardon CD or DVD play-

ers and cassette decks.The remote is also capa-

ble of operating a wide variety of other products

using the control codes that are part of the

remote or by learning commands from other

remotes. Before using the remote with other

products, follow the instructions on pages 46-49

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 Selector Button

4

.The

descriptions shown here primarily detail the

functions of the remote when it is used to

operate the AVR.

0

Power Off Button: Press this button to

place the AVR or a selected device unit in the

Standby mode. Note that when the AVR is

switched off this will turn off the main room

functions, but if the Multiroom system is activated,

it will continue to function.

1

IR Transmitter Window: Point this window

towards the AVR when pressing buttons on the

remote to make certain that infrared commands

are properly received.

2

LCD Information Display: This two-line

screen displays various information depending

on the commands that have been entered into

the remote.

3

Power On Button: Press this button to turn

on the power to a device selected by pressing one

of the Input Selectors

4

(except Tape).

4

Input Selectors: Pressing one of these

buttons will perform three actions at the same

time. First, if the AVR 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.

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

5

again to operate the AVR’s

functions with the remote.

5

AVR Selector: Pressing this button will

switch the remote so that it will operate the AVR’s

functions. If the AVR is in the Standby mode, it will

also turn the AVR on.

6

AM/FM Tuner Select: Press this button to

select the AVR’s tuner as the listening choice.

Pressing this button when the tuner is in use will

select between the AM and FM bands.

7

6-Channel/8 Channel Direct Input:

Press this button to select the device connected

to the 6-Channel Direct Inputs or the

8-Channel Direct Inputs



(the input

available will depend on the selection 5.1 or

6.1/7.1 made in the surround mode setting,

see page 24 for more information).

8

Test Tone: Press this button to begin the

sequence used to calibrate the AVR’s output lev-

els. (See page 27 for more information on calibrat-

ing the AVR.)

9

Sleep Button: Press this button to place

the unit in the Sleep mode.After the time shown

in the display, the AVR will automatically go into

the Standby mode. Each press of the button

changes the time until turn-off in the following

order:

Hold the button pressed for two seconds to turn

off the Sleep mode setting.

Note that this button is also used to change

channels on your TV, VCR and Sat receiver when

the appropriate source is selected, using the

device Input Selectors

4

.

A

Surround Mode Selector: Press this but-

ton to select any of the HALL, THEATER surround

modes. Note that depending on the type of

input, some modes are not always available. (See

page 33 for more information about surround

modes.) Note that this button is also used to

tune channels on your TV, VCR and Sat receiver

when the appropriate source is selected using

the device Input Selector

4

.

B

Night Mode: Press this button to activate

the Night mode.This mode is available only with

Dolby Digital encoded sources, and it preserves

dialog (center channel) intelligibilty at low vol-

ume levels (See page 23 for more information).

C

Channel Select Button: This button is

used to start the process of setting the AVR’s

output levels with an external source. Once this

button is pressed, use the

⁄

/

¤

buttons

E

to

select the channel being adjusted, then press the

Set button

F

, followed by the

⁄

/

¤

buttons

E

again, to change the level setting. (See page

40 for more information.)

D

Dim Button: Press this button to activate

the Dimmer function, which reduces the bright-

ness of the front-panel display, or turns it off

entirely. Press the button once to change the dis-

play to reduce the brightness by 50%, and press

it again within five seconds 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 brightness when the

AVR is turned on.The blue illumination around

the Standby/On Button

1

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 fully dimmed.

E

Navigation Button: This single disc-like

button is used to change or scroll through items

in the on-screen menus or on the front panel or

to make configuration settings such as digital

inputs or delay timing. When changing a setting,

first press the button for the function or setting

to be changed (e.g., press the Digital Select

Button

G

to change a digital input) and then

press one of these buttons to scroll through the

list of options or to increase or decrease a set-

ting. The sections in this manual describing the

individual features and functions contain specific

information on using these buttons for each

application.

F

Set Button: This button is used to enter

settings into the AVR’s memory. It is also used in

the setup procedures for delay time, speaker con-

figuration and channel output level adjustment.

G

Digital Select: Press this button to assign

one of the digital inputs

*Ó

to a source.

(See page 37 for more information on using

digital inputs.)

H

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, VCR or Sat receiver 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.

I

Tuner Mode: Press this button when the

tuner is in use to select between automatic

tuning and manual tuning. When the button is

pressed so

MANUAL appears in the Main

Information Display

˜

, pressing the Tuning

buttons

K

)

will move the frequency up or

down in single-step increments.When the FM

band is in use and

AUTO appears in the Main

Information Display

˜

, pressing this button

will change to monaural reception making even

week stations audible. (See page 44 for more

information.)

J

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

H

to select a station (See page 44 for more

information on the tuner).

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12 MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS

K

Tuning Up/Down: When the tuner is in use,

these buttons will tune up or down through the

selected frequency band. If the Tuner Mode but-

ton

I

has been pressed or the Band button

!

on the front panel was held pressed so that

AUTO appears in the Main Information

Display

˜

, pressing either of the buttons will

cause the tuner to seek the next station with

acceptable signal strength for quality reception.

When the

MANUAL appears in the Main

Information Display

˜

, pressing these but-

tons will tune stations in single-step increments.

(See page 44 for more information.)

L

OSD Button: Press this button to activate

the On Screen Display (OSD) system used to set

up or adjust the AVR’s parameters.

M

Dolby Mode Selector: This button is used

to select one of the available Dolby Surround

processing modes. Each press of this button will

select one of the Dolby Pro Logic II modes, Dolby

3 Stereo or Dolby Digital. Note that the Dolby

Digital mode is only available with a digital input

selected and the other modes only as long as a

Dolby Digital source is not playing (except Pro

Logic II with Dolby Digital 2.0 recordings, see

Note on page 7). See page 23 for the available

Dolby surround mode options.

N

DTS Digital Mode Selector: When a DTS

source is in use the AVR will select the appropri-

ate mode automatically and no other mode will

be available. Pressing this button will display the

mode currently selected by the AVR´s decoder,

depending on the surround material played and

the speaker setting (see item

6

, page 5).When

a DTS source is not in use, this button has no

function. (See page 23, 33 for the available DTS

options.)

O

Logic 7 Selector: Press this button to

select one of the available Logic 7 surround

modes. (See page 33 for the available Logic 7

options.)

P

Transport Control Buttons: These but-

tons do not have any functions for the AVR, but

they may be programmed for the forward/reverse

play operation of a wide variety of CD or DVD

players, and audio or video- cassette recorders.

(See page 46 for more information on program-

ming the remote.)

Q

Light Button: Press this button to activate

the remote’s built-in backlight for better legibility

of the buttons in a darkened room.



Skip Up/Down Buttons: These buttons do

not have a direct function with the AVR, but

when used with a compatibly programmed CD or

DVD player/changer they will change the tracks

on the disc currently being played.



Stereo Mode Selector: Press this button

to select a stereo playback mode.When the but-

ton is pressed so that

DSP SURR OFF

appears in the Main Information Display

˜

,

the AVR will operate in a bypass mode with true

fully analog, two-channel left/right stereo mode

with no surround processing or bass manage-

ment as opposed to other modes where digital

processing is used. When the button is pressed

so that

SURROUND OFF appears in the

Main Information Display

˜

, you may enjoy

a two-channel presentation of the sound along

with the benefits of bass management. When

the button is pressed so that

5 C H STEREO

or 7 C H STEREO appears, the stereo signal

is routed to all five speakers, if installed. (See

page 24 for more information on stereo playback

modes).



DTS Neo:6 Mode Selector: Pressing this

selector button cycles the AVR through the

various DTS Neo:6 modes, which extract a five-

or seven-channel surround field from two-chan-

nel program material (from PCM source or ana-

log input signal). The first press selects the last

DTS Neo:6 surround mode that was in use, and

each subsequent press selects the next mode in

the following order:



Macro Buttons: Press these buttons to

store or recall a “Macro”, which is a pre-pro-

grammed sequence of commands stored in the

remote. (See page 49 for more information on

storing and recalling macros.)



RDS Select Button: Press this button to

display the various messages that are part of the

RDS data system of the AVR’s tuner. (See page 45

for more information on RDS).



Preset Up/Down: When the tuner is in

use, press these buttons to scroll through the

stations programmed into the AVR’s memory.

When CD or DVD is selected using the Input

Selector button

4

, these buttons may func-

tion as Slow Fwd/Rev (DVD) or ”+10” (CD,

CDR).



Clear Button: Press this button to clear

incorrect entries when using the remote to directly

enter a radio station’s frequency.



Memory Button: Press this button to enter

a radio station into the AVR’s preset memory. Two

underline indicators will flash at the right side of

the Main Information Display

˜

, you then

have five seconds to enter a preset memory

location using the Numeric Keys

H

. (See

page 44 for more information.)



Delay Select Button: This button selects

adjustments to the A/V Sync Delay and the indi-

vidual channel displays.The first press of the but-

ton displays an

A/V SYNC DELAY message

in the Lower Display Line

˜

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/V Sync Delay, press the Set Button

F

while the A/V SYNC DELAY message is

visible and then use the

⁄

/

¤

Navigation

Button

E

to change the setting so that the

sound and the video image are in sync. To

change the delay for an individual output chan-

nel, press the

⁄

/

¤

Navigation Button

E

until the desired channel name is shown, and

then press the Set Button

F

. Use the

⁄

/

¤

Navigation Buttons

E

to change the delay

amount. (See page 29 for more information on

delay options.)



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

F

lights, release the button.You may then select

from the desired option. (See pages 46-54 for

more information on configuring the remote.)



Speaker Select: Press this button to begin

the process of configuring the AVR’s Bass

Management System for use with the type of

speakers used in your system. Once the button

has been pressed, use the

⁄

/

¤

buttons

E

to

select the channel you wish to set up. Press the

Set Button

F

and then select the speaker

type (Large, Small or None) appropriate with the

speaker in use. (See page 27 for more informa-

tion.)



Multi-Room: Press this button to activate

the Multiroom system or to begin the process of

changing the input or volume level for the sec-

ond zone. (See page 42 for more information on

the Multiroom system.)



Volume Up/Down: Press these buttons to

raise or lower the system volume.

DTS Neo:6 MUSIC

DTS Neo:6

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Main Remote Control Functions

MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 13

Main Remote Control Functions



VDI Button: This button does not have any

function for the AVR, but is provided for your use

in programming the codes that are used to scroll

up or down through the available inputs on your

video display.This allows you to switch video

inputs that are directly connected to your video

display.Alternatively, you may program any com-

patible remote code into the “up” and “down”

portions of this button. For information on

“learning” remote codes into a button on the

AVR remote, follow the instructions shown

on page 48.



Channel Up/Down Selector: This button

has no function when the AVR is being con-

trolled, but when programmed for use with a

VCR, TV, cable box, satellite receiver or other

similar product it will change the channel up or

down. See pages 46-54 for more information on

programming the remote.



Mute: Press this button to momentarily

silence the AVR or TV set being controlled,

depending on which device has been selected.

When the AVR remote is being programmed to

operate another device, this button is pressed with

the Input Selector button

4

to begin the

programming process. (See page 46 for more

information on programming the remote.)



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 I N message in

the Lower Display Line

˜

and in the on-

screen display.To take the controls out of the

signal path press either of the

⁄

/

¤

Navigation

Buttons

E

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

˜

and in

the on-screen display and then press either of

the

⁄

/

¤

Navigation Buttons

E

to enter the

desired boost or cut setting. See page 22 for

more information on the tone controls.

NOTE: With the press of any remote button the

Input Selector button

45

associated

with the botton pressed will briefly flash red to

confirm the transmission of the command, as

long as there is a function for that button with

the device selected.

14 ZONE II REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS

Zone II Remote Control Functions

å

Power Off

∫

AVR Selector

ç

AM/FM Tuner Select

∂

Input Selectors

≠

Tuning Up/Down – Fast Play

ƒ

Record/Pause

©

Preset/Track Skip

˙

Disc Skip

î

Volume Up/Down

∆

Play Forward/Reverse/Stop

K Mute

NOTE: The Zone II remote may be used in either

the same room where the AVR is located, or it

may be used in a separate room with an option-

al infrared sensor that is connected to the AVR’s

Multi IR input jack f. When it is used in the

same room as the AVR, it will control the func-

tions of the AVR or any compatible Harman

Kardon products in that room. When it is used in

a separate room via a sensor connected to the

Multi IR Jack f, the buttons for power, input

source, volume and mute will control the source

and volume for the second zone, as connected

to the Multi Out Jacks •. (See page 42 for

complete information on using the Multiroom

system.)

The Zone II remote may be used in either the

same room where the AVR is located, or it may

be used in a separate room with an optional

infrared sensor that is connected to the AVR’s

Multi IR input jack



.

å

Power Off: When used in the room where

the AVR 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

Multi IR jack



, this button turns the Multi-

Room system off.

∫

AVR Selector: Press this button to turn on

the AVR. The input in use when the unit was last

on will be selected.

ç

AM/FM Tuner Select: Press this button to

select the Tuner as the input to the Multiroom

system. Press it again to change between the

AM and FM bands.

∂

Input Selectors: When the AVR is off,

press one of these buttons to turn the unit on

and to select a specific input. When the unit is

already in use, pressing one of these buttons will

change the input.

≠

Tuning Up/Down – Fast Play: These but-

tons may be used to change the frequency of

the tuner. These buttons may also control the

Fast Play or Fast Reverse functions of compatible

Harman Kardon CD, DVD or cassette decks in

the same room, or from a remote room when an

IR link is connected to the AVR.

ƒ

Record/Pause: Press this button to acti-

vate the Record or Pause function on compatible

Harman Kardon CD, DVD or Cassette Deck

products.

©

Preset Up/Down – Track Skip: When the

AVR’s tuner is selected as the input source, these

buttons will move up or down through the list of

stations that have been stored in the preset

memory.When a CD or DVD player is selected,

these buttons activate the forward or reverse

track or chapter skip functions.

˙

Disc Skip: Press this button to change

discs on compatible Harman Kardon CD or DVD

changers.

î

Volume Up/Down: When used in the

room where the AVR is located, press this button

to raise or lower the volume in that room. When

it is used in a remote room with a sensor that is

connected to the Multi IR Jack



, this button

will raise or lower the volume in the remote

room.

∆

Play Forward/Reverse/Stop: Press these

buttons to control compatible Harman Kardon

CD, DVD or cassette players.

K Mute:When used in the room where the

AVR is located, press this button to temporarily

silence the unit. When it is used in a remote

room with a sensor that is connected to the

Multi IR Jack



, this button will temporarily

silence the feed to the remote room only. Press

the button again to return to the previous vol-

ume level.

Important Note: No matter in which room the

Zone II remote is used, as with the main remote

it is important to remember to press the Input

Selector button

∂

that corresponds to the

unit you wish to operate befor you change the

device to be controlled.

POWER

OFF

MUTE

AVR

AM/

/

FM

VID 1

VID 3

DVD

CD

TAPE

DN

TUNING

PRESET

VOLUME

DISC SKIP

DISC SKIP

UP

DN

UP

VID 4

VID 2

G

A

B

C

D

E

F

H

I

K

J

INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 15

After unpacking the unit, and placing it on a solid

surface capable of supporting its weight, you will

need to make the connections to your audio and

video equipment.

Audio Equipment Connections

We recommend that you use high-quality inter-

connect cables when making connections to

source equipment and recorders to preserve the

integrity of the signals.

When making connections to audio source

equipment or speakers it is always a good

practice to unplug the unit from the AC wall

outlet. This prevents any possibility of

accidentally sending audio or transient signals to

the speakers that may damage them.

1. Connect the analog output of a CD player to

the CD inputs



.

NOTE: When the CD player has both fixed and

variable audio outputs it is best to use the fixed

output unless you find that the input to the

receiver is so low that the sound is noisy, or so

high that the signal is distorted.

2. Connect the analog Play/Out jacks of a cas-

sette deck, MD, CD-R or other audio recorder to

the Tape Input jacks



. Connect the analog

Record/In jacks on the recorder to the Tape

Output jacks



on the AVR.

3. Connect the digital output of any digital

sources 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 compatible computer sound card to

the Optical and Coaxial Digital Inputs

*Ó

.

4. Connect the Coaxial or Optical Digital

Outputs



on the rear panel of the AVR to the

matching digital input connections on a CD-R or

MiniDisc recorder.

5. Assemble the AM Loop Antenna supplied with

the unit as shown below. 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 system. Note that if the antenna or connec-

tion uses 300-ohm twin-lead cable, you should

use a 300-ohm-to-75-ohm adapter to make the

connection.

7. Connect the front, center and surround

speaker outputs



to the respective

speakers.

To assure that all the audio signals are carried to

your speakers without loss of clarity or resoluti-

on, we suggest that you use high-quality speaker

cable. Many brands of cable are available and

the choice of cable may be influenced by the dis-

tance between your speakers and the receiver,

the type of speakers you use, personal prefer-

ences and other factors.Your dealer or installer is

a valuable resource to consult in selecting the

proper cable.

Regardless of the brand of cable selected, we

recommend that you use a cable constructed of

fine, multistrand copper with an area greater than

2 mm

2

.

Cable with an area of 1.5 mm

2

may be used for

short runs of less than 4 m. We do not recom-

mend that you use cables with an area less than

1mm

2

due to the power loss and degradation in

performance that will occur.

Cables that are run inside walls should have the

appropriate markings to indicate listing with any

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 applicable local building

codes in your area.

When connecting wires to the speakers, be cer-

tain to observe proper polarity. Note that the

positive (+) terminal of each speaker connection

now carries a specific color code as noted on

page 7. However, most speakers will still use a

red terminal for the postive (+) connection. Con-

nect 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 manufacturers may vary from this configu-

ration. To assure proper phase and optimal per-

formance, consult the identification plate on your

speaker or the speaker’s 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 to connect speaker pairs be identical. For

example, use the same length piece of cable to

connect the front-left and front-right or sur-

round-left and surround-right speakers, even if

the speakers are a different distance from the

AVR.

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 connect-

ed 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 multi-channel audio source with

5.1 or 7.1 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



.

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 audio and video Play/Out

jacks to the Video 1 or Video 2 In jacks





on the rear panel. The Audio and Video

Record/In jacks on the VCR should be connected

to the Video 1 or Video 2 Out jacks





on the AVR.

2. Connect the analog audio and video outputs

of a satellite receiver, cable TV converter or televi-

sion set or any other video source to the Video

3



jacks.

3. Connect the analog audio and video outputs

of a DVD or laser disc player to the DVD jacks



.

4. Connect the digital audio outputs of a CD, MD

or DVD player, satellite receiver, cable box or

HDTV converter to the appropriate Optical or

Coaxial Digital Inputs

*Ó

.

NOTE: When connecting a device such as a digi-

tal 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 cer-

tain 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.

If your system requires direct connection of a

video source to your display, we suggest that you

consider programming the VDI Buttons



so

that you may change the input used by your dis-

play from the AVR’s remote. For information on

“learning” remote codes into a button on the

AVR remote, follow the instructions shown on

page 48.

5. Connect the Composite and S-Video (if

S-Video device is in use) Monitor Output



jacks on the receiver to the composite and

S-Video input of your television monitor or video

projector.

Installation and Connections

16 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS

Installation and Connections

SCART A/V Connections

For the connections described above your video

device needs RCA (cinch) connectors or/and S-

Video connectors for all Audio and Video signals:

Any normal video device (Not SVHS or High 8)

for only playback needs 3 RCA jacks,VCRs for

record and playback even 6 RCA jacks.Any

S-Video device (SVHS, High 8) needs 2 RCA

(Audio) and 1 S-Video jack (Video), if it´s a

playback unit, or 4 RCA (Audio In/Out) and

2 S-Video (Video In/Out) jacks, if it´s a recording

VCR.

Many european video devices are equipped with

RCA (Cinch) or S-Video jacks only partially, not

for all audio and video in/outputs needed as

described above, but with a so called Scart or

Euro-AV connector (almost rectangular jack with

21 pins, see drawings on next page).

In that case the following Scart to Cinch

adapters or cables are needed:

• Units for playback, such as satellite receivers,

camcorders, DVD or LD players, need an

adapter from Scart to 3 RCA plugs, see fig. 1

(normal video devices) or from Scart to 2

RCA+1 S-Video plugs, see fig. 4 (S-Video

devices).

• HiFi VCRs need an adapter from Scart to 6

RCA plugs, see fig. 2 (normal video), or from

Scart to 4 Audio+2S-Video jacks, see fig. 5

(S-Video VCR). Read carefully the instruction

attached to the adapter to find which of the

six plugs is used for the record signal to the

VCR (connect with the AVR´s Out jacks) and

for the playback signal from the VCR (connect

with the AVR´s In jacks). Do not misconnect

Audio and Video signals. Don´t hesitate to

consult your dealer, if you are uncertain.

• If you use only normal video devices the TV

monitor needs an adapter from 3 RCA plugs

to Scart (fig. 3) only. If also S-Video devices are

used an adapter from 2 RCA+1S-Video plugs

to Scart is needed additionally (fig. 6),

connected to the SCART input on your TV that

is provided for S-Video.

Note that only the video plugs (the "yellow"

cinch plug in fig. 3 and the S-Video plug in

fig. 6) must be connected to the TV Monitor

Output



, and the volume on the TV must be

reduced to minimum.

Important Note for Adapter Cables:

If the cinch connectors of the adapter you’ll use

are labeled, connect the Audio and Video ”In”

plugs with the corresponding Audio and Video

”In” jacks on the AVR (and with a VCR connect

the ”Out” plugs to the ”Out” jacks on the AVR).

Note that with some adapter types it may be

just turned around: If no signal is audible/ visible

when the VCR is playing connect the “Out”

plugs to the ”In” jacks on the AVR and turned

around. If the adapter plugs are not labeled in

that way, pay attention to the signal flow direc-

tions as shown in the diagrams above and in the

instruction attached to the adapter. If uncertain,

don’t hesitate to consult your dealer.

Important Notes for S-Video connections:

1. Only the S-Video In/Out of S-Video devices

must be connected to the AVR, NOT both,

normal video and S-Video In/Outputs (except the

TV, see item below).

When both connections are made, only the

S-Video signal will be viewed on the screen.

2. Like most common AV units the AVR does not

convert the Video signal to S-Video, only vice

versa. Thus both connections must be made from

the AVR to the TV if both, Video and S-Video

sources, are used, and the appropriate input on

the TV must be selected.

6. If your DVD Player has Y/Pr/Pb analog compo-

nent video outputs, connect them to the

Component DVD Inputs



. Although this set

of inputs may be assigned to any of the four

video inputs on the AVR 435, 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

component video jacks or the DVD player’s audio

connection, see page 20.

7. If you have other devices with Y/Pr/Pb or RGB

component video outputs, connect the source

device to the Component Video 1 and 2

Inputs



. The audio connections may be to

any of the Video Audio Inputs

Ô

or

the Optical or Coaxial Digital Inputs



*Ó

. When using either of the Component

Video Inputs, make certain that the audio and

video inputs are properly configured in the

IN/OUT SETUP menu, as described on

page 20.

8. If the component video inputs are used,

connect the Component Video Output



to

the component video inputs of your TV, projector

or display 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 out-

puts of that device to the Front Panel Inputs

*ÓÔ

. A device connected to the Video 4

jacks

Ô

is selected as the Video 4 input, and

connected to the digital jacks

*Ó

it is selected

as "Optical 4" or "Coaxial 4" input. (See page

20 for more information on input configuration.)

Video Connection Notes:

• Y/Pr/Pb Component, RGB (see page 17), or

Composite video signals may only be viewed in

their native formats and will not be converted

to the other formats. S-Video signals will be

converted to composite signal. The OSD can be

viewed on the TV screen in any case, with Video

or S-Video input selected on the TV.

• When the component video jacks are used, the

on-screen menus will not be visible.You must

switch to the standard composite or S-Video

input on your TV to view those menus.

• All component inputs/outputs can be used for

RGB signals too, in the same way as described

for the Y/Pr/Pb signals, then connected to the

jacks with the corresponding color. But this is

only correct as long as only the three RGB

video signals are output by the video source,

with a sync signal in the "G" signal only, with-

out any sync signal output separately by the

source.

INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 17

Installation and Connections

Black

Yellow

Red

Figure 1:

SCART/Cinch-Adapter for

playback;

signal flow:

SCART → Cinch

Black

Red

Blue

Yellow

Green

White

Figure 2:

SCART/Cinch-Adapter for

record and playback;

signal flow:

SCART ↔ Cinch

Black

Yellow

Red

Figure 3:

Cinch/SCART-Adapter for

playback;

signal flow:

Cinch → SCART

Rot

Schwarz

S-Video In

Figure 4:

SCART/S-Video Adapter

for playback;

signal flow:

SCART → Cinch

Schwarz

Rot

Blau

Gelb

S-Video In

S-Video Out

Figure 5:

SCART/S-Video Adapter

for record and playback;

signal flow:

SCART ↔ Cinch

Rot

Schwarz

S-Video Out

Figure 6:

SCART/S-Video Adapter

for playback;

signal flow:

Cinch → SCART

Black

Yellow

Red

Black

Red

Blue

1

Yellow

Green

1

White

Black

Yellow

Red

Red

Black

S-Video In

Red

Black

S-Video Out

Black

Red

Blue

1

Yellow

S-Video In

S-Video Out

1

Also other colours possible, e.g. brown and grey.

Important Note for the Use of

SCART-Cinch Adapters:

When video sources are connected to the TV

directly with a SCART cable, specific control

signals apart from Audio/Video signals will be

fed to the TV. These specific signals are: With all

video sources, the signal for automatic input

selection that switches the TV automatically to

the appropriate input as soon as the video

source is started. And with DVD players, the

signals automatically turning the TV to 4:3/16:9

format (with 16:9 TVs or with 4:3 TVs with

selectable 16:9 format) and turning the RGB

video decoder of the TV on or off, depending on

the DVD player´s setting. With any adapter cable,

these control signals will be lost and the

appropriate setting of the TV must be made

manually.

Note for RGB signal with SCART:

If you use a unit providing RGB signals on a

SCART output (as e.g. most DVD players do) and

you want to use that RGB signal, this SCART

output must be connected directly to your TV.

Although the AVR can switch three-way video

signals (like component signals Y/Pb/Pr), most

TVs need separate sync signals for RGB (also

with SCART) that cannot be switched and pro-

vided by the AVR.

RGB signals can be pathed through the AVR only

when no separate sync signal is needed (see last

”Video Connection Note” on page 16).

18 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS

System and Power Connections

The AVR 435 is designed for flexible use with

multiroom 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, the remote sensor of any Harman

Kardon or other compatible device, not covered

by the door, or an optional remote sensor may

be used. Connect the Remote IR Output of

that device or 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 unit’s 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 key to remote room operation is to link the

remote room to the AVR’s location with wire for

an infrared receiver and speakers or an amplifier.

The remote room IR receiver (this can be an

optional IR receiver or any other remotable

Harman Kardon device in the remote room with

IR sensor integrated) should be connected to the

AVR via standard coaxial cable. Connect the

Remote IR Output of the device or of the

optional sensor with the Multiroom IR Input

jack



on the AVR’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

that source device.This will enable the remote

room location to control source equipment

functions.

When a remote IR sensor is used to control non-

Harman Kardon source equipment, we recom-

mend that you make a direct connection or use

an optional, external IR “blaster” connected to

the Remote IR Carrier Output Jack



. If you

are in doubt as to which IR Output jack to use

for the equipment in your system, contact your

dealer or installer, or the manufacturer’s support

site and ask whether the unit to be controlled

uses “full carrier” or “stripped” carrier IR com-

mands.When “full carrier commands” are used,

make the connection to the Remote IR Carrier

Output Jack



. Otherwise, make the connec-

tion to the Remote IR Output Jack



as

noted above.

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 Audio Connections

Depending on your system`s requirement and

distance from the AVR to the remote room, three

options are available for audio connection:

Option 1: Use high-quality, shielded audio

interconnect phono cable from the AVR’s loca-

tion 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, plug the

audio interconnect cables into the Multiroom

Output Jacks



on the AVR’s rear panel.

Option 2: Place the amplifier that will provide

power to the remote location speakers in the

same room as the AVR, and connect the

Multiroom Output jacks



on the rear panel

of the AVR to the audio input of the remote

room amplifier. Use the appropriate speaker wire

to connect the optional power amplifier to the

remote speakers. High-quality wire of at least

2.5 mm

2

is recommended for long multiroom

connections.

Option 3: Taking advantage of the AVR’s built-

in seven-channel amplifier, it is 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 in the main listening

room, but you will be able to add another

listening room without additional external

power amplifiers.To use the internal amplifiers

to power a remote zone, connect the speakers

for the remote room location 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 Multiroom menu,

following the instructions shown on page 42.

NOTE: For all options, you may connect an

optional IR sensor (Harman Kardon He 1000) in

the remote room to the AVR via an appropriate

cable. Connect the sensor’s cable to the

Multiroom IR Input



on the AVR and use

the Zone II remote to control the room volume.

Alternatively, you may install an optional volume

control between the output of the amplifiers and

the speakers.

A-BUS Installation Connections

The AVR is among the very few receivers

available today that offers 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 with an approved A-BUS

product, simply connect the keypad or module

that is in the remote room to the AVR using

standard “Category 5” wiring that is properly

rated for the inwall use specific to the installa-

tion. Terminate the wiring at the receiver end to

a standard RJ-45 jack in compliance with the

instructions furnished with the A-BUS module.

No further installation or adjustment is needed,

as the A-BUS connector on the AVR 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’s multiroom system, and the menus

may be used as is.

RS-232 Connections

The AVR is equipped with an RS-232 Serial

Connection Port



that may be used for two

purposes.When the port is connected to a com-

patible, optional, external computer, keypad or

control system the AVR is capable of bi-direc-

tional communications 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 knowledge,

and we recommend that any connection and

programming for control be made by a trained

installer or technician familiar with the equip-

ment being used. The RS-232 port may also be

used as an access point through which the AVR’s

operating system and surround mode memories

may be updated via connection to a compatible

computer. At the time that any upgrade is avail-

able, instructions for making the connection and

installing the upgrade will be available through

the Product Support area of the Harman Kardon

Web site at www.harmankardon.com.

The physical connection to the AVR’s RS-232

port is a standard D-9 connection but to assure

compatible and proper operation, specific soft-

ware commands and pin wiring schemes may be

required.

AC Power Connections

This unit is equipped with two accessory AC

outlets.They may be used to power accessory

devices, but they should not be used with

high-current draw equipment such as power

amplifiers.The total power draw to the

Unswitched Outlet



must not exceed

100 watts, that to the Switched Outlet



50 watts.

The Switched



outlet will receive power only

when the unit is on completely.This is recom-

mended for devices that have no power switch

or 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 outlets, and cannot be fully turned on

using the outlet alone without a remote control

command.

The Unswitched



outlet will receive power

as long as the unit is plugged into a powered AC

outlet and the Main Power Switch

1

is on.

Installation and Connections