AVR 645
AVR 645
AVR 645 Audio/ VideoReceiver
OWNER’S MANUAL
ENGLISH
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
16 Installation and Connections
16 Audio Connections
16 Video Connections
17 HDMI Connections
18 SCART A/V Connections
20 System and Power Connections
21 Speaker Selection
21 Speaker Placement
23 System Configuration
23 First Turn On
23 Using the On-Screen Display
23 System Setup
24 In/Out Input Setup
26 Video Monitor Settings
27 Audio Setup
27 Surround Setup
29 Night Mode Settings
29 Using EzSet/EQ
32 Manual Setup
33 Speaker Setup
35 Delay Settings
36 Output Level Adjustment
37 Additional Input Adjustments
38 Operation
38 Surround Mode Chart
40 Basic Operation
40 Source Selection
40 6/8-Channel Direct Input
41 Controls and Use of Headphones
41 Surround Mode Selection
42 Digital Audio Playback
42 Dolby Digital
42 DTS
42 PCM Audio Playback
43 Selecting a Digital Source
43 Digital Bitstream Indicators
43 USB Playback
44 Speaker/Channel Indicators
44 Night Mode
45 Using The Bridge™
45 Tape Recording
45 Front Panel Input/Output Connections
46 Output Level Adjustment with Source
46 EzSet/EQ Operation on/off Signals
46 Dim Function
46 Memory backup
47 Advanced Features
47 Front Panel Display Fade
47 Display Brightness
47 Turn-On Volume Level
48 Semi-OSD Settings
48 Full-OSD Time Out Adjustment
48 DMP The Bridge Auto Power
49 Multiroom Operation
50 Infrared Output Selection
51 Tuner Operation
51 Basic Tuner Operation
51 Station Selection
51 Preset Tuning
51 RDS Operation
51 RDS Tuning
51 RDS Display Options
52 Program Search
53 Programming the Remote
53 Configuring the Remote
53 Preprogrammed Code Entry
54 Automatic Code Entry
54 Learning Commands
55 Learning Codes for an Input Selector
55 Device Priority
56 Macro Programming
58 Punch-Through Configuration
59 Renaming
61 Resetting the Remote
61 Backlight Options
63 Troubleshooting Guide
63 Processor Reset
64 Appendix
67 Technical Specifications
Declaration of Conformity
We, Harman Consumer Group, Inc.
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, Inc.
07/06
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
A – (letter in an oval) indicates a button on the Zone II remote
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.
2 TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon!
With the purchase of a Harman Kardon AVR 645
you are about to begin many years of listening
enjoyment.
The AVR 645 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 video reproduction with any type of source
material. Teaming advanced processing circuitry
with proprietary technologies such as EzSet/EQ,
the AVR 645 seamlessly integrates every component in your entertainment system to deliver the
best possible sound and images.
Some of the leading-edge features that are
available with the AVR 645, such as HDMI
™
connectivity, are new to even the most experienced home theater enthusiast.
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 645 serves as the hub of your home
entertainment system, providing a wide range of
listening possibilities for almost any audio or
video program source, whether it is the broadcast of a movie or sporting event in HDTV or a
vintage mono or stereo recording. When playing
digital audio sources from either the conventional optical and coaxial inputs, or through the
HDMI 1.1 compliant connections, the AVR 645
decodes Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, DTS and
DTS-ES data streams.Two-channel stereo and
matrix surround sources benefit from all current
Dolby Pro Logic IIx modes and DTS Neo:6. The
latest version of our proprietary Logic 7
®
process
is on-board to create a wider, more enveloping
sound field and more defined surround channel
positioning, regardless of the type of source
material. Additional audio playback and
processing options include a direct connection to
compatible computer-based sources through a
direct USB connection.
The AVR 645 takes the “video” part of its name
seriously.Along with two HDMI inputs and three
100MHz analog component video inputs, the
AVR 645 converts incoming analog signals to an
HDMI output or converts composite and S-video
to component for single wire connections.Tying
audio and video together, the AVR 645 provides
A/V sync delay so that the lip sync errors – commonly seen when digital video processing is used
in a source, program or video display – are
eliminated.
Coax and optical digital outputs are available for
direct connection to digital recorders, and both
the front panel analog audio/video and coaxial
digital jacks may be switched to outputs for use
with portable recorders – a Harman Kardon
exclusive.Two video recording outputs, preampout and a color-coded eight-channel input make
the AVR virtually future-proof, with everything
needed to accommodate tomorrow’s new formats right on board.
The AVR 645’s flexibility and power extend
beyond your main home theater or listening
room. The AVR includes a sophisticated multizone control system that allows you to select
one source for use in the main room and a
different one (Audio) 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
“ZR 10” 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 645’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-ofthe-art circuitry and time-honored circuit designs,
the AVR is the perfect combina
digital audio technology, a
analog amplifier in an
tion of the latest in
quiet yet powerful
elegant, easy-to-use
package.
■ Dolby* Digital, Dolby Digital EX and
Dolby Pro Logic* IIx Decoding, and the
full suite of DTS
®
DTS-ES
®
Neo:6
and DTS 96/24
®
modes, including
6.1 Discrete & Matrix and
■ 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 headphones
■ USB connectivity for audio playback
with compatible computers and quick
system upgrades
■ Two HDMI
™
1.1 and three assignable
high-bandwidth analog component
inputs for compatibility with the latest
high-definition video sources
■ Harman Kardon’s advanced EzSet/EQ
automatically configures speaker
settings and sets room equalization for
quick, easy and accurate system setup
■ High-bandwidth, HDTV-compatible
component video switching
■ Front panel analog A/V inputs,
switchable to outputs
■ Front panel digital inputs with coax
digital output capability for easy
connection 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
Preamp Outputs for Easy Expansion and
Use with Future Audio Formats
■ Extensive bass management options,
including Quadruple Crossover
■ A/V Sync delay adjustable for each
input delivers perfect lip sync with
digital programs or video displays
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INTRODUCTION 3
Introduction / Safety Information
Important Safety Information
READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING
YOUR UNIT.
Do not install this equipment in a confined space
such as a case or similar – away from direct
sunlight, heat sources, vibration, dust, moisture,
and/or cold.
Avoid installing this unit where foreign object
may fall onto this unit and/or this unit may be
exposed to liquid dripping or splashing. On the
top of this unit, do not place:
– Burning objects (i.e. candles), as they may
cause fire, damage to this unit, and/or
personal injury.
– Containers with liquid in them, as they may
fall and liquid may cause electrical shock to
the user and/or damage to this unit.
Do not cover this unit with a newspaper,
tablecloth, curtain, etc. in order not to obstruct
heat radiation. If the temperature inside this unit
rises, it may cause fire, damage to this unit,
and/or personal injury.
Install this unit near the AC outlet and where the
AC power plug can be reached easily.
This unit is not disconnected from the AC power
source as long as it is connected to the wall
outlet, even if this unit itself is turned off. This
state is called the standby mode. In this state,
this unit is designed to consume a very small
quantity of power.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Verify Line Voltage Before Use
Your AVR 645 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
service depot with a cord meeting factory
specifications.
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
product will void your guarantee. If water or any
metal object such as a paper clip, wire or a
staple accidentally falls inside the unit, disconnect it from the AC power source 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 immediately 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 components, and make certain that you disconnect the
unit from the AC outlet.
4 INTRODUCTION / SAFETY INFORMATION
Unpacking
The carton and shipping materials used to protect your new receiver during shipment were
specially designed to cushion it from shock and
vibration. We suggest that you save the carton
and packing materials for use in shipping if you
move, or should the unit ever need repair.
To minimize the size of the carton in storage,
you may wish to flatten it. This is done by carefully slitting the tape seams on the bottom and
collapsing the carton. Other cardboard inserts
may be stored in the same manner. Packing
materials that cannot be collapsed should be
saved along with the carton in a plastic bag.
If you do not wish to save the packaging
materials, please note that the carton and other
sections of the shipping protection are
recyclable. Please respect the environment and
discard those materials at a local recycling
center.
Front Panel Controls
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Main Power Switch
1
System Power Control
2
Power Indicator
3
Headphone Jack
4
Surround Mode Group Selector
5
Speaker Selector
6
‹
Button
7
Tone Mode
8
Surround Mode Selector
9
Tuning Selector
)
Tuner Band Selector
!
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 Control2.
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.
Set Button
@
Preset Station Selector
#
›
Button
$
Input Source Selector
%
RDS Selector
^
Delay Adjust Selector
&
Digital Optical 4 Input
*
Input/Output Status Indicators
(
Digital Coax 4 Jack
Ó
Video 4 Input/Output Jacks
Ô
Front Panel Control Door
4
Headphone Jack: This jack may be used to
listen to the AVR’s output through a pair of headphones. Be certain that the headphones have a
standard 6.3 mm stereo phone plug. Note that
the main room speakers and all Preamp
Outputs
when the headphone jack is in use.
5
will automatically be turned off
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 Selector9to
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.
Surround Mode Indicators
Ò
Speaker/Channel Input Indicators
Ú
Digital Select Button
Û
Channel Select Button
Ù
Volume Control
ı
Input Indicators
ˆ
Main Information Display
˜
Remote Sensor Window
¯
EzSet/EQ Microphone Jacks
˘
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 complete information on configuring the speaker settings using the front-panel controls see page 33.
7‹Button: When an adjustment is being
made using the Channel Select
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
output signal will be “flat,” without any balance,
bass or treble alteration, no matter how the
actual Controls are adjusted. (For more information, see page 41).
Ù
˜
or Digital
, the
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 5
Front Panel Controls
9
Surround Mode Selector: Press this
button to cycle through the individual surround
modes available after the Surround Mode
Group Selector
above). Note that depending on the type of
input, some modes are not always available. (See
page 38 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,
TUNED
Display
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 51 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
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 51 for more information on
tuner programming.)
$›Button: When an adjustment is being
made using the Channel Select
Select
Û
to scroll through the available options.
%
Input Source Selector: Press this button to
change the input by scrolling through the list of
input sources.
5
was pressed (see item
MANUAL TUNED or AUTO
will appear in the Main Information
˜
(see page 51 for more information
˜
into the
Ù
or Digital
buttons, this button may be pressed
5
^ 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 51 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 35 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.
(
Input/Output Status Indicators: These
LED indicators will normally light green to show
that the front panel Video 4 A/V
Coaxial 4 digital
input. When either of these jacks has been configured for use as an output, the indicator will
turn red to show that the jack may be used for
recording. (See page 45 for more information on
configuring the front panel jacks as outputs,
rather than inputs.)
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. It may
also be configured as an output jack, to feed a
digital signal to a CD-R, MiniDisc or other digital
recording device. (See page 45 for information
on configuring the Digital Coax 4 Jack to an
output.)
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.They may also be configured as
output jacks (also S-Video) to feed a signal to
any recording Audio or Video device (see page 45
for more information).
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.
Ó
jack is operating as an
Ô
jacks or the
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 33
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 indicators will light to display the channels begin
received at the digital input. When the letters
flash, the digital input has been interrupted. (See
page 44 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
Coaxial
more information).
Ù
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 46).
ı
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
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.
˜
delivers messages and status indications to help
you operate the receiver.
¯
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.
˘
starting the EzSet/EQ automated setup process,
plug the microphone into this jack. The
microphone does not need to be plugged in at
other times.
Ó
Digital inputs (See page 43 for
Channel Select Button: Press this button
Volume Control:Turn this knob clockwise
Input indicators: The current selected
Main Information Display: This display
Remote Sensor Window:The sensor
EzSet/EQ Microphone Jack: Before
*
and
6 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS
Rear Panel Connections
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AM Antenna
FM Antenna
Tape Inputs
Tape Outputs
Main Subwoofer Output
DVD Audio Inputs
CD Inputs
Multiroom Audio 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
NOTE: To assist in making the correct connections 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
USB Connector
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
HDMI Output
Video 3 Video Inputs
Video 2 Video Inputs
Optical Digital Inputs
Coaxial Digital Inputs
HDMI Inputs
Video 2 Audio Inputs
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.
Main 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. If only one subwoofer is used in
your system, connect it here.
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/Video 3 Component Video Inputs
Remote IR Carrier Output
Trigger 1 Output
The Bridge Digital Media Player
The
Bridge
TM
(DMP) 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 Audio 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 20 for more information on
A-BUS.
REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 7
Rear Panel Connections
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.
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 16 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
16 for more information on speaker polarity.)
Surround Speaker Outputs: Connect
these outputs to the matching + and – terminals
on your surround channel speakers. In conformance with the new CEA color code specification, 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 coding. Connect the black (–) terminal on the AVR to
the matching black negative (–) terminals for
each surround speaker. (See page 16 for more
information on speaker polarity.)
Switched AC Accessory Outlet: This outlet
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
USB Connector: Connect a cable with a
USB “Mini B” connector to the AVR and the
other end to a compatible computer running
Windows
the latest service packs installed, to use this port
to listen to audio from the computer through the
AVR 645.This connection is also used to connect
a compatible computer to the AVR for firmware
upgrades, when available. See page 43 for more
information on playback of computer audio with
the AVR. Instructions for upgrades will accompany the upgrade file download package.
power cord to this jack when the installation is
complete.To ensure safe operation, use only the
power cord supplied with the unit. If a replacement is required it must be of the same type and
capacity.
may be used with any video source device
equipped with analog Y/Pr/Pb or RGB component
video outputs.The factory default is for these
jacks to be a linked to the Video 2 input, but you
may change the setting at any time through the
IN/OUT SETUP menu. See page 16 for
more information on configuring the component
video inputs.
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
signal will be sent to these jacks.
®
2000, Windows®XP or higher with
AC Power Cord Jack: Connect the AC
Component Video 2 Inputs:These inputs
Monitor Component Video Outputs:
2
.
is selected the
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 16 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 outputs a separate sync signal (see page 17).
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.
HDMI Output: Connect this jack to the
HDMI input on a compatible HDMI-equipped
video display.
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, 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, an HDCD data stream or a standard PCM
digital source.
8 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS
Rear Panel Connections
Coaxial Digital Inputs: Connect the coax
digital output from a DVD player, HDTV receiver,
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, an
HDCD data stream or a standard PCM digital
source. Do not connect the RF digital output of
an LD player to these jacks.
HDMI Inputs: Connect the HDMI output of
video sources such as a DVD player, set-top box
or HDTV tuner to either of these jacks.
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.
Preamp Outputs: Connect these jacks to
an optional, external power amplifier for applications 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 system. See page 49 for more information on configuring 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 control the AVR 645 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 commands we strongly recommend that connections
to this port for control purposes be made by a
trained and qualified technician. This jack may
also link to a compatible computer to upgrade
the software and operating system of the
AVR 645 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 possible damage to delicate surfaces, make certain
that these holes are not blocked and that there
is at least three inches of open space between
the vent holes and any wooden or fabric surface.
DVD/Video 3 Component Video Inputs:
These inputs may be used with any source
device equipped with analog Y/Pr/Pb or RGB
component video outputs.The factory default is
for these jacks to be a linked to the DVD input,
but you may change the setting at any time
through the
page 16 for more information on configuring the
component video inputs.
this jack is the full signal received at the
Remote Sensor Window
the Remote IR Input
frequency that is removed from signals at the
Remote IR Output
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.
“Trigger In” jack of an optional external component such as an audio power amplifier that you
want to be controlled to mirror the power state
of the AVR 645. When this connection is used,
the AVR 645 will automatically send a low-voltage signal to the connected device that turns it
on when the AVR 645 is on and off when the
AVR 645 is placed in the Standby Mode. The
connected component must respond to 6-volt
presence as the control signal.
IN/OUT SETUP menu. See
Remote IR Carrier Output: The output of
¯
or input through
including the carrier
. Use this output to
Trigger 1 Output: Connect this jack to the
Connector: With the AVR 645 turned off, connect one end of the optional Harman Kardon
other to your compatible Apple iPod. When the
Digital Media Player source is selected, you may
view your iPod’s control and navigation
messages on your video display (if one is
connected to one of the Video Monitor
Outputs
Display Lines
and select tracks for playback using the
⁄¤‹ ›
F
your AVR remote. See page 45 for more
information.
Digital Media Player (DMP)
to this proprietary connector, and the
), and in the Upper and Lower
˜
. You may navigate the iPod
ButtonsEF, the Set Button
Q and Transport ControlsPP on
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Main Remote Control Functions
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Power Off Button
1
IR Transmitter Window
2
LCD Information Display
3
Power On Button
4
Input Selectors
5
AVR Selector
6
AM/FM Tuner Select
7
6-Channel/8-Channel Direct Input
8
Test Button
9
Sleep Button
A
Surround Mode Selector
B
Night Mode
C
Channel Select Button
D
Dim Button
E
Navigation Button
F
Set Button
G
Digital Select
H
Numeric Keys
I
Tuner Mode
J
Direct Button
K
Tuning Up/Down
L
OSD Button
M
Dolby Mode Select Button
N
DTS Digital Mode Selector
O
Logic 7 Mode Select Button
P
Transport Controls
Q
Light Button
Skip Up/Down Buttons
Stereo Mode Select Button
DTS Neo:6 Mode Select
Macro Buttons
Disc Skip Button
Preset Up/Down
Clear Button
Memory Button
Delay/Prev. Ch.
Program Button
Speaker Select
Multiroom
Volume Up/Down
EzSet/EQ On/Off 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.
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Main Remote Control Functions
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The AVR 645’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 players
and cassette decks.The remote is also capable of
operating a wide variety of other products using
the control codes that are part of the remote or
by learning commands from other remotes. Before
using the remote with other products, follow the
instructions on pages 53-54 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.
The buttons labeled DVD, DMP and HDMI 1 are
each used to select either of two input sources:
• The first press of the DVD Button selects the
component connected to the DVD inputs.A second press of this button selects the component
connected to the CD inputs.
• The first press of the button labeled DMP
selects The Bridge as the input. A second press of
this button selects the device connected to the
Tape inputs.
• The first press of the HDMI 1 button selects the
device that is connected to the HDMI 1 jack. A
second press selects the device connected to the
HDMI 2 jack.
In normal operation, the remote will revert to
controlling the AVR when no button is pressed
for 6 seconds.This allows the remote to automatically return to control of important functions
such as volume, mute and surround mode selection after you have used the remote to control
another device. If you wish to change the length
of time that the remote operates another device,
or to have the remote remain active for control of
the other device (such as a DVD player or set-top
box) until you manually return control to the AVR
by pressing the AVR Selector
5
, follow the
instructions on page 40.
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 27 for more information).
8
Test Tone: Press this button to begin the
sequence used to calibrate the AVR’s output levels.
(See page 27 for more information on calibrating
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
A
Surround Mode Selector: Press this but-
4
.
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
B
Night Mode: Press this button to activate
4
.
the Night mode.This mode is available only with
Dolby Digital encoded sources, and it preserves
dialog (center channel) intelligibilty at low volume 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 Eto
select the channel being adjusted, then press the
Set button
E
F
, followed by the
again, to change the level setting. (See page
⁄/¤
buttons
40 for more information.)
D
Dim Button: Press this button to activate
the Dimmer function, which reduces the brightness of the front-panel display, or turns it off
entirely. Press the button once to change the display to reduce the brightness by 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.
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Main Remote Control Functions
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 setting. 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 configuration and channel output level adjustment.
G
Digital Select: Press this button to assign
one of the digital inputs
*Ó
to a source.
(See page 43 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
Information Display
buttons
MANUAL appears in the Main
˜
, pressing the Tuning
K)will move the frequency up or
down in single-step increments.When the FM
band is in use and
Information Display
AUTO appears in the Main
˜
, pressing this button
will change to monaural reception making even
week stations audible. (See page 51 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 51 for more
information on the tuner).
K
these buttons will tune up or down through the
selected frequency band. If the Tuner Mode but-
ton
on the front panel was held pressed so that
AUTO appears in the Main Information
Display
cause the tuner to seek the next station with
acceptable signal strength for quality reception.
When the
Information Display
tons will tune stations in single-step increments.
(See page 52 for more information.)
L
the On Screen Display (OSD) system used to set
up or adjust the AVR’s parameters.
M
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 42). See page 28 for the available
Dolby surround mode options.
N
source is in use the AVR will select the appropriate 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
a DTS source is not in use, this button has no
function. (See page 28, 33 for the available DTS
options.)
O
select one of the available Logic 7 surround
modes. (See page 38 for the available Logic 7
options.)
P
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
53 for more information on programming the
remote.)
Tuning Up/Down: When the tuner is in use,
I
has been pressed or the Band button
˜
, pressing either of the buttons will
MANUAL appears in the Main
˜
, pressing these but-
OSD Button: Press this button to activate
Dolby Mode Selector: This button is used
DTS Digital Mode Selector: When a DTS
6
, page 5).When
Logic 7 Selector: Press this button to
Transport Control Buttons: These buttons
Q
Light Button: Press this button to activate
the remote’s built-in backlight for better legibility
of the buttons in a darkened room.
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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
button 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 management 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
˜
a two-channel presentation of the sound along
with the benefits of bass management. When the
button is pressed so that
7 C H STEREO appears, the stereo signal is
5 C H STEREO or
routed to all five speakers, if installed. (See page
39 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 fiveor seven-channel surround field from two-channel program material (from PCM source or analog 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:
DTS Neo:6 MUSIC
DTS Neo:6
MOVIES
Macro Buttons: Press these buttons to
store or recall a “Macro”, which is a pre-programmed sequence of commands stored in the
remote. (See page 56 for more information on
storing and recalling macros.)
Disc Skip Button: This button has no
direct function for the AVR 645 but may be used
to change the disc in a CD or DVD changer when
the remote is programmed for that type of
device.
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Main Remote Control Functions
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 function 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 51 for more information.)
Delay Select Button: This button selects
adjustments to the A/V Sync Delay and the individual channel displays.The first press of the button displays an
in the Lower Display Line
A/V SYNC DELAY message
˜
and in the onscreen 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
the
A/V SYNC DELAY message is visible
and then use the
⁄
¤
/
Navigation Button
F
while
E
to change the setting so that the sound and the
video image are in sync. To change the delay for
an individual output channel, press the
⁄/¤
Navigation ButtonEuntil the desired channel name is shown, and then press the Set
Button
Buttons
F
E
. Use the
⁄/¤
Navigation
to change the delay amount. (See
page 35 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 53-61 for
more information on configuring the remote.)
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
select the channel you wish to set up. Press the
Set Button
type (Large, Small or None) appropriate with the
speaker in use. (See page 21 for more information.)
the Multiroom system or to begin the process of
changing the input or volume level for the second zone. (See page 49 for more information on
the Multiroom system.)
raise or lower the system volume.
the filters used by EzSet/EQ on or off.This allows
you to hear the difference in system performance
when EzSet/EQ is engaged or out of the signal
path.
has no function when the AVR is being controlled, 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 53-61 for more information on
programming the remote.
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
gramming process. (See page 53 for more information on programming the remote.)
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
Lower Display Line
display.To take the controls out of the signal
path press either of the
Buttons
OUT
press the button again until the desired option
appears in the Lower Display Line
the on-screen display and then press either of
the
desired boost or cut setting. See page 27 for
more information on the tone controls.
Speaker Select: Press this button to begin
⁄/¤
buttons Eto
F
and then select the speaker
Multi-Room: Press this button to activate
Volume Up/Down: Press these buttons to
EzSet/EQ Button: Press this button to turn
Channel Up/Down Selector: This button
Mute: Press this button to momentarily
4
to begin the pro-
Tone Control Button: This button controls
TONE I N message in the
˜
and in the on-screen
⁄
¤
/
Navigation
E
until the display reads TONE
. To change the bass or treble settings,
˜
and in
⁄
¤
/
Navigation ButtonsEto enter the
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Zone II Remote Control Functions
A
E
B
C
J
F
I
H
G
J
K
J
D
Q
P
O
N
M
L
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
We strongly recommend that the ZR 10 remote
be used for the initial configuration and setup
process for the AVR 645.
A 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.
B AVR Selector: Press this button to turn on
the AVR. The input in use when the unit was last
on will be selected.
C 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.
D 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.
E OSD Button: Press this button to activate
the On Screen Display (OSD) system used to set
up or adjust the AVR’s parameters.
F Navigation Controls: Depending on the
menu or function in use, pressing these buttons
will navigate through menus, scroll through
option lists or configuration choices, or move the
cursor position. Press the left, right, up or down
button, as appropriate to the adjustment being
made.
.
A Power Off
B AVR Selector
C AM/FM Tuner Select
D Input Selectors
E OSD Button
F Navigation Controls
G Numeric Keys
H Disc Skip
I Volume Up/Down
J Blank Buttons
K Mute
L Clear Button
M Direct Button
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N Memory Button
O Tuner Mode Button
P Transport Controls
Q Set Button
The Bridge /DMP Selector
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 optional
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 functions
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 49 for complete information
on using the Multiroom system.)
Zone II Remote Control Functions
G 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.
H Disc Skip: Press this button to change discs
on compatible Harman Kardon CD or DVD
changers.
I 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.
J Blank Buttons:These buttons are not
active. Pressing them will not change or control
any function on the AVR 645 or other IR devices.
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
volume 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 D that corresponds to the
unit you wish to operate befor you change the
device to be controlled.
L Clear Button: Press this button to clear
incorrect entries when using the remote to directly
enter a radio station’s frequency.
M 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
G to select a station (See page 51 for more
information on the tuner).
N 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 G. (See
page 51 for more information.)
O 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
Information Display
buttons
MANUAL appears in the Main
˜
, pressing the Tuning
K
will move the frequency up or down
in single-step increments.When the FM band is
in use and
Information Display
AUTO appears in the Main
˜
, pressing this button
will change to monaural reception making even
week stations audible. (See page 51 for more
information.)
P Transport Control Buttons: These buttons
do not have any functions for the AVR, but they
are programmed for the forward/reverse play
operation of a wide variety of Harman Kardon
CD or DVD players, and audio- or video-cassette
recorders.
Q 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 configuration and channel output level adjustment.
Digital Media Player (DMP)
Selector: When Harman Kardon’s
(optional) is connected to Digital
Media Player (DMP) Connector
compatible Apple
®
iPod®is docked in ,
and a
pressing this selector will select the iPod as the
audio source input device for the AVR 645. In
addition, if a video display is connected to one of
the Video Monitor Outputs
, the iPod’s
messages will appear on screen, and in the
Upper and Lower Display Lines
⁄/¤/‹/›
F
ButtonsEF, the Set Button
Q and the Transport ControlsPP
˜
.The
may be used to navigate the iPod and to operate
many functions. See page 45, and the manuals
for The Bridge and your iPod for more information.
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ZONE II REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 15
Installation and Connections
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 interconnect 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 cassette deck, MD, CD-R or other audio recorder to
the Tape Input jacks
Record/In jacks on the recorder to the Tape
Output jacks
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
matching digital input connections on a CD-R or
MiniDisc recorder.
.
. Connect the analog
on the AVR.
.
on the rear panel of the AVR to the
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 connection 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 ensure that all the audio signals are carried to
your speakers without loss of clarity or resolution, 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
distance between your speakers and the receiver,
the type of speakers you use, personal preferences and other factors.Your dealer or installer is
a valuable resource to consult in selecting the
proper cable.
Regardless of the brand of cable selected, we
recommend that you use a cable constructed of
fine, multistrand copper with an area greater than
2
2 mm
.
Cable with an area of 1.5 mm
2
may be used for
short runs of less than 4 m. We do not recommend that you use cables with an area less than
2
1 mm
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 certain 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. Connect the “negative” or “black” wire to the same
terminal on both the receiver and the speaker.
NOTE: While most speaker manufacturers
adhere to an industry convention of using black
terminals for negative and red ones for positive,
some manufacturers may vary from this configuration. To assure proper phase and optimal performance, 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 surround-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 connected to one or more subwoofer speakers. If you are
using a powered subwoofer that does not have
line-level input connections, follow the instructions 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
.
Analog Video Equipment
Connections
Analog 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 Out jacks
on the AVR.
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Installation and Connections
2. Connect the analog audio and video outputs
of a satellite receiver, cable TV converter or television set or any other video source to the Video 3
jacks.
3. Connect the analog audio and video outputs
of a DVD or laser disc player to the DVD jacks
.
4. If any of the video source devices has analog
component video (Y/Pr/Pb) outputs, but not
HDMI, connect them to Component Video
Inputs
. The chart on page 64 has the
default settings for various source devices, but
you may make any connection and change the
configuration setting using the
SETUP
5. The default video connection for a DVD player
is to use the Component Video Input 3 Jacks
ment in the
page 24). A DVD player’s composite and S-video
outputs may also be connected to the DVD
Video Inputs
6. The default audio connection for a DVD player
is to link the coaxial digital audio output on the
DVD player to the Coaxial 1 Digital Audio
Input
to either the Coaxial
inputs, or the Analog DVD Audio Inputs
You may change the assignment in the
IN/OUT SETUP menu as described on page
24, or by using the front-panel Digital Input
Selector
7. If you wish to use a portable audio/video product such as a camcorder, portable media player or
digital still camera with the AVR, or make a connection to a video game console or other source
that may not always be connected to the AVR,
connect the video outputs of the source to the
Video 4 Input/Output Jacks
behind the Front-Panel Door
has digital audio outputs, connect them to the
Optical 4 Digital Input
Digital Jack
Connection Notes:
When making connections to the Component
Video Inputs
Optical
to make note of which jacks are connected to
which source, using the Worksheet in the
Appendix. This will help simplify the configuration
process.
menu, as described on page 24.
on the AVR, but you may change this assign-
IN/OUT SETUP menu (see
.
, but you may also make a connection
Û
.
Ó
.
digital audio inputs, it is a good idea
IN/OUT
or Opticaldigital
Ô
that are
. If the source
*
or the Coaxial 4
or the Coaxialor
.
NOTE: When connecting a device such as a digital cable box or other set-top tuner product with
a digital audio output, we recommend that you
connect both the digital and analog outputs of
the product to your AVR. The audio input polling
feature of the AVR will then be able to make certain that you have a constant audio feed, since it
will automatically switch the audio input to the
analog jacks if the digital feed is interrupted or
not available for a particular channel.
8. If you have a camcorder, video game or other
audio/video device that is connected to the AVR
on a temporary, rather than permanent basis,
connect the audio, video and digital audio outputs of that device to the Front Panel Inputs
*ÓÔ
jacks
connected to the digital jacks
ed as "Optical 4" or "Coaxial 4" input. (See
page 45 for more information on input configuration.)
9. Connect the AVR to your video display using
one of the following connections:
• If you have a video display with an HDMI or
• If your video display has component video
• If your display does not have digital or compo-
. A device connected to the Video 4
Ô
is selected as the Video 4 input, and
*Ó
it is select-
DVI input, make the connection using the
HDMI Output
section.
inputs (Y/Pr/Pb), connect the Component
Video Outputs
nent video inputs, connect the Video
Monitor Output
matching input on your display. Only one connection is needed, and S-video is the higher
quality signal.
, as described in the next
.
on the AVR to the
HDMI Connections
HDMI™is the abbreviation for High-Definition
Multimedia Interface, which is quickly becoming
the standard connection point between
advanced video/audio source products and displays, particularly for high-definition video signals. HDMI is a digital connection, eliminating
the need to convert signals back and forth from
digital to analog to deliver a higher quality signal
when used with digital sources.The signals carried on HDMI may, but do not always, include
audio, offering the possibility of a complete onewire connection from a source to the AVR.
However, it is important to note that there are a
number of different versions of the HDMI standard in use. Before connecting any HDMI products to your AVR, it is helpful to find out in
advance their level of HDMI connectivity.
Some source or display components in your system may use DVI (Digital Video Interface) for digital video connections. DVI carries the same digital video signals as HDMI but uses a larger connector and does not transport audio or control
signals. In most cases, you may mix and match
DVI and HDMI digital video connections by using
optional connector adapters. Note, however, that
some DVI-equipped video displays are not compatible with the HDCP copy protection coding
that is increasingly carried with signals connected via HDMI. If you have an HDMI source and a
DVI-equipped display, you may occasionally be
unable to view a program if the display does not
include HDCP. This is not the fault of the AVR or
your source; it simply indicates that the video
display is not compatible.
HDMI Input Connections
The different “Version” levels of HDMI define
which type of audio signals it is compatible with.
Based on the lowest level of HDMI among your
sources, the connections to the AVR should be
made as follows:
• HDMI 1.0 sources carry digital video and multichannel or 2-channel PCM audio signals only.
Connect the HDMI output of a 1.0 source to
either of the HDMI Inputs
the product is a DVD-Audio player or other
source that has multichannel analog audio
outputs, connect them to the 8-Channel
Direct Inputs
particularly a DVD player, make certain
that the menus in the source device are set to
“Bitstream Out” or “Original” so that 5.1 digital audio is available. If you find that 5.1 Dolby
Digital or DTS audio is not available on the
HDMI connection, it will be necessary to make
an additional connection between the source
and the AVR 645 to either the Coaxial
or Optical
• HDMI 1.1 sources carry the multichannel digital audio output from DVD-Audio players in
addition to the digital video. If you have an
HDMI 1.1-equipped product, the only connection needed for listening in the main room is
from the HDMI output of the source to either
of the HDMI Inputs
player has SACD capability, you will need to
connect the analog outputs of the source to
the 8-Channel Direct Inputs
• HDMI 1.2 (and higher) sources should be
connected as shown above for HDMI 1.1,
except that a separate analog connection is
not needed for SACD players.
. With an HDMI 1.0 source,
*
Digital Inputs.
on the AVR. If
on the AVR. If the
Ó
.
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INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 17
Installation and Connections
• It is not possible to feed an analog composite
or S-video signal to a recorder or the AVR’s
multizone system when an HDMI input is in
use. If an HDMI-equipped source also has
analog audio and video outputs, connect them
to the Video 2 or Video 3 Video
Audio
on the AVR.
• In some instances, HDMI-equipped sources will
not permit more than one video output at a
time, and thus you cannot use the same source
in the main listening room and with the
recorder or remote zone at the same time.This
is not a fault of the AVR, but rather a function
of the content protection systems that are part
of the HDMI standard.
and
HDMI Output Connections
Connect the HDMI Outputto an HDMI
input on your video display.Thanks to the
AVR 645’s video processing system, all video
input signals are converted to an HDMI output,
so only one connection is required between the
AVR and your display.
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 directions as
shown in the diagrams above and in the instruction attached to the adapter. If uncertain, don’t
hesitate to consult your dealer.
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Installation and Connections
Black
Yellow
Red
Black
Red
Blue
Yellow
Green
White
Black
Yellow
Red
Rot
Schwarz
S-Video In
Schwarz
Rot
Blau
Gelb
S-Video In
S-Video Out
Rot
Schwarz
S-Video Out
SCART/Cinch-Adapter for
Figure 1:
playback;
signal flow:
→
SCART
Cinch
Figure 2:
SCART/Cinch-Adapter for
record and playback;
signal flow:
↔
SCART
Cinch
Figure 3:
Cinch/SCART-Adapter for
playback;
signal flow:
→
Cinch
SCART
Figure 4:
SCART/S-Video Adapter
for playback;
signal flow:
→
SCART
Cinch
Figure 5:
SCART/S-Video Adapter
for record and playback;
signal flow:
↔
SCART
Cinch
Black
Yellow
Red
Black
Yellow
Red
Black
Red
1
Blue
Yellow
1
Green
White
Red
Black
S-Video In
Black
Red
1
Blue
Yellow
S-Video In
S-Video Out
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 provided 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).
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SCART/S-Video Adapter
Cinch
Figure 6:
for playback;
signal flow:
→
SCART
Red
Black
S-Video Out
1
Also other colours possible, e.g. brown and grey.
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 19
Installation and Connections
System and Power Connections
The AVR 645 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 nonHarman Kardon source equipment, we recommend that you make a direct connection or use
an optional, external IR “blaster” connected to
the Remote IR Carrier Output Jack
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 commands.When “full carrier commands” are used,
make the connection to the Remote IR Carrier
Output Jack
. Otherwise, make the connection to the Remote IR Output Jack
noted above.
. If you
as
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 location to
the remote room. In the remote room, connect
the interconnect cable to a stereo power amplifier. The amplifier will be connected to the room’s
.
speakers.At the AVR, 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
2.5 mm
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
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 49.
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.
. Before
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 installation. 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 compatible, optional, external computer, keypad or
control system the AVR is capable of bi-directional 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 equipment being
used.
The physical connection to the AVR’s RS-232 port
is a standard D-9 connection but to assure
compatible and proper operation, specific
software commands and pin wiring schemes may
be required.
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USB Connections
The AVR 645 is one of the few A/V receivers to
offer a USB connection that may be used for
both playback of compatible audio content from
a computer and for loading of system updates
(when available).
The physical connection between a computer and
the AVR is a simple one, requiring only a cable
with a USB “A” type connector on one side and a
USB “Mini B” on the other.
Connect the larger, “A” connector on the cable to
your computer or a USB hub and the end with
the “Mini” USB connector to the USB Jack
on the AVR’s rear panel.
NOTES ON USB:
• The USB jack on the AVR is for connection to a
computer, or to a hub connected to a computer, only. DO NOT connect it directly to other
devices such as card readers, USB memory
storage devices, external hard drives, USB
accessories, digital cameras or cellular phones.
Connection to these devices may cause
damage to the device and/or the AVR that is
not covered by the AVR’s warranty.
• The AVR’s USB connection may only be used
for audio playback and system upgrades. It
may not be used for other purposes, such as
system control, video or still-image playback.
Trigger Jack Connection
The AVR is equipped with a low-voltage Amp
Trigger Jack
optional, external power amplifiers, screen
motors, motorized blinds or other compatible
products that may be part of a home theater
installation. Once the connections are made,
operation is seamless in that the low-voltage
control signal is sent to the screen, blinds or
other device when the AVR is turned on, and it is
turned off along with the AVR. Due to the
complexity of interfacing with powercontrolled devices, we strongly recommend that the installation be done by a
qualified installer.
The AVR’s trigger jack is a 3.5mm mono plug
that delivers a 5-volt DC signal to the center pin
(“tip”) of the plug (+) with the outer shaft
(“ring”) of the plug as the negative (–) or ground
connection.
that may be used to activate
AC Power Connections
This unit is equipped with an accessory AC outlet. It may be used to power accessory devices,
but should not be used with high-current draw
equipment such as power amplifiers.The total
power draw to the Switched Outlet
not exceed 100 watts.
The Switched
when the unit is on completely.This is recommended 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 AVR features a removable power cord that
allows wires to be run to a complex installation
so that the unit, itself, need not be installed until
it is ready for connection. When all connections
described above have been made, connect the
AC Power cord to the AC Power Cord Jack
The AVR draws significantly more current than
other household devices such as computers that
use removable power cords. For that reason, it is
important that only the cord supplied with the
unit (or a direct replacement of identical capacity) be used.
Once the power cord is connected, you are
almost ready to enjoy the AVR’s incredible power
and fidelity!
outlet will receive power only
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Speaker Selection
No matter which type or brand of speakers is
used, the same model or brand of speaker should
be used for the front-left, center and front-right
speakers.This creates a seamless front soundstage and eliminates the possibility of distracting
sonic disturbances that occur when a sound
moves across mismatched front-channel
speakers.
Speaker Placement
The placement of speakers in a multichannel
home-theater system can have a noticeable
impact on the quality of sound reproduced.
Depending on the type of center-channel speaker
in use and your viewing device, place the center
speaker either directly above or below your TV, or
in the center behind a perforated front-projection
screen.
Once the center-channel speaker is installed,
position the left-front and right-front speakers so
that they are as far away from one another as
the center-channel speaker is from the preferred
listening position. Ideally, the front-channel
speakers should be placed so that their tweeters
are no more than 60cm above or below the
tweeter in the center-channel speaker.
They should also be at least 0.5 meter from your
TV set unless the speakers are magnetically
shielded to avoid colourings on the TV screen.
Note that most speakers are not shielded, even
with complete surround sets only the Center
speaker may be.
Depending on the specifics of your room
acoustics and the type of speakers in use, you
may find that imaging is improved by moving the
front-left and front-right speakers slightly forward of the center-channel speaker. If possible,
adjust all front loudspeakers so that they are
aimed at ear height when you are seated in the
listening position.
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Using these guidelines, you’ll find that it takes
some experimentation to find the correct location
for the front speakers in your particular installation. Don’t be afraid to move things around until
the system sounds correct. Optimize your
speakers so that audio transitions across the
front of the room sound smooth.
When the AVR is used in 5.1-channel operation,
the preferred location for surround speakers is on
the side walls of the room, at or slightly behind
the listening position. In a 7.1-channel system,
both side surround and back surround speakers
are required. The center of the speaker should
face you (see below).
A 6.1 surround speaker adds an additional center
back surround speaker to the system, enabling
you to enjoy the benefits of advanced surround
modes such as Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES and
Harman Kardon’s proprietary Logic 7/7.1 processing.
To step up to a 6.1 system, first place the
speakers for a 5.1 system.The “sixth” speaker
should ideally be placed at the center of the
room’s rear wall, pointing directly toward the
front center channel speaker.
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