Harman AVR 300 User Manual

AVR 300 Audio/VideoReceiver

OWNER’S MANUAL

AVR 300

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2 TABLE OF CONTENTS

3 Introduction 4 Safety Information 4 Unpacking 5 Front-Panel Controls 7 Front-Panel Information Display

8 Rear-Panel Connections 10 Remote Control Functions 13 Installation and Connections 15 System Configuration 20 Operation 20 Basic Operation 20 Using the On-Screen Display 21 Source Selection 21 Surround-Mode Selection 22 Surround-Mode Chart 23 Digital Audio Playback 24 Tuner Operation 25 Tape Recording 25 Output-Level Trim Adjustment 25 6-Channel Direct Input 25 Memory Backup 26 Multiroom Operation 27 Programming the Remote 27 Direct Code Entry 27 Auto-Search Method 27 Code Readout 28 Programmed Device Functions 28 Macro Programming 28 Volume Punch-Through 29 Reassigning Device Control

Selectors

30 Function List 31 Setup Code Tables:TV 34 Setup Code Tables:VCR 36 Setup Code Tables:CD 36 Setup Code Tables:DVD 37 Setup Code Tables:DVD/LD 37 Setup Code Tables:CABLE 37 Setup Code Tables:SAT 38 Troubleshooting Guide 38 Processor Reset 39 Technical Specifications

AVR 300 Audio/VideoReceiver

Typographical Conventions

In order to help you use this manual with the remote control, front-panel controls and rear-panel connections,certain conventions have been used.

EXAMPLE – (bold type) indicates a specific remote control or front-panel button, or rear-panel connection jack

EXAMPLE – (OCR type) indicates a message that is visible on the front-panel information display EXAMPLE – (outlined type) indicates a lit indicator in the front-panel information display

1 – (number in a square) indicates a specific front-panel control a – (number in an oval) indicates a button or indicator on the remote

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

A – (letter in a square) indicates an indicator in the front-panel display

3 INTRODUCTION

Introduction

Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon!

With the purchase of a Harman Kardon AVR 300 you are about to begin many years of listening enjoyment.The AVR 300 has been custom designed to provide all the excitement and detail of movie sound tracks and every nuance of musical selections.With onboard Dolby* Digital and DTS† Decoding, the AVR 300 delivers six discrete channels of audio that take advantage of the digital sound tracks from the latest DVD and LD releases and Digital Television broadcasts.

While complex digital systems are hard at work within the AVR 300 to make all of this happen, hookup and operation are simple. Color-keyed connections,a programmable remote control, and on-screen menus make the AVR 300 easy to use.To obtain the maximum enjoyment from your new receiver, we urge you to take a few minutes to read through this manual.This will ensure that connections to speakers,source playback units and other external devices are made properly.In addition, a few minutes spent learning the functions of the various controls will enable you to take advantage of all the power the AVR 300 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 source of information.

Description and Features

The AVR 300 is a full-featured A/V receiver, incorporating a wide variety of listening options.In addition to Dolby Digital and DTS decoding, Dolby Pro Logic* and Dolby 3 Stereo are available for compatibility with the tens of thousands of movies and television programs encoded with analog surround information. In addition, specially programmed Theater and Hall modes are available to enhance the enjoyment of conventional two-channel stereo recordings.

A total of four audio/video inputs,each with both composite and S-Video,as well as three additional audio-only inputs,are selected through a learning remote control and an easyto-read front-panel display or on-screen graphics through a TV monitor. Multiroom operation is available with independent source and volume selection.

The AVR 300’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 over forty-five years ago.With stateof-the-art circuitry and time-honored circuit designs,the AVR 300 is one of the finest receivers ever offered by Harman Kardon.

■ Onboard Dolby Digital and

DTS Decoding

■ Coax and Optical Digital Inputs and

Outputs

■ On-Screen Displays

■ Programmable Remote Control

■ Composite and S-Video Switching

■ Complete Multiroom Control

■ 6-Channel Direct Input and Preamp

Output for ALL Channels Permits Ease of Expansion

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: To prevent electric shock,

do not remove the grounding plug on the power cord, or use any plug

or extension cord that does not have

a grounding plug provided.

Make certain that the

AC outlet is properly grounded.

Do not use an adapter plug

with this product.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated

enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

literature accompanying the appliance.

“dangerous voltage” within the product’s

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the

4 SAFETY INFORMATION

Safety Information

Important Safety Information

Verify Line Voltage Before Use

Your AVR 300 has been designed for use with 120-volt AC current.Connection to a line voltage other than that for which it is intended can create a safety and fire hazard and may damage the unit.

If you have any questions about the voltage requirements for your specific model, or about the line voltage in your area, contact your selling 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 with cords 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.

CATV or Antenna Grounding

If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to this product, be certain that it is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure,grounding of the leadin wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors,location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes and requirements of the grounding electrode.

NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER: This reminder is provided to call the CATV (Cable TV) system installer’s attention to article 820-

40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as possible.

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.

Important Information for the User

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class-B digital device,pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. The limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.This equipment generates,

uses and can radiate radio-frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,may cause harmful inter-

ference to radio communication.However,there is no guarantee that harmful interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

■ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

■ Increase the separation between the equip-

ment and receiver.

■ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

■ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference,and (2) this device must accept interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE: Changes or modifications may cause this unit to fail to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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.

5 FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS

1 Main Power Switch: Press this button to apply power to the AVR 300. When the switch is pressed in, the unit is placed in a Standby mode,as indicated by the amber LED 3 surrounding the System Power Control 2. This button MUST be pressed in to operate the unit.To turn the unit off 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: In normal operation this switch is left in the “ON” position.

2 System Power Control: When the Main Power Switch1is “ON,”press this button

to turn on the AVR 300; press it again to turn the unit off.Note that the Power Indicator surrounding the switch 3will turn green when the unit is on.

3 Power Indicator: This LED will illuminate in amber 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 green.

4 Headphone Jack: This jack may be used to listen to the AVR 300’s output through a pair of headphones.Be certain that the headphones have a standard

/4" stereo phone plug.Note that the main room speakers will automatically be turned off when the headphone jack is in use.

5 Bass Control: Turn this control to modify the low-frequency output of the left/right channels by as much as ±10dB.Set this control to a suitable position for your taste or room acoustics.

6 Treble Control:Turn this control to modify the high-frequency output of the left/right channels by as much as ±10dB.Set this control to a suitable position for your taste or room acoustics.

7 Balance Control: Turn this control to change the relative volume for the front left/right channels.

NOTE: For proper operation of the surround modes this control should be at the midpoint or “12 o’clock” position.

Front-Panel Controls

1 Main Power Switch 2 System Power Control 3 Power Indicator 4 Headphone Jack 5 Bass Control 6 Treble Control 7 Balance Control 8 Video 3 Inputs 9 Tape Selector ) CD Input Selector ! DVD Input Selector @ Video Input Selectors

# 6-Channel Direct Selector $ AM/FM Selector % Tuning Button ^ Preset Scan & Preset Stations Selector * Tuner Mode ( Dolby Digital Selector Ó Dolby Pro Logic Selector Ô Dolby 3 Stereo Selector  Hall 1 Selector Ò Hall 2 Selector Ú Theater Mode Selector

Û DTS Selector Ù Surround Off ı Mute ˆ Volume Control ˜ Delay ¯ Digital Input Selector ˘ Set Button ¸ Multiroom Selector 33

Speaker Select Button

Selector Buttons

Information Display

Remote Sensor

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6 FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS

Front-Panel Controls

8 Video 3 Inputs:These audio/video inputs may be used for temporary connection of video games,camcorders, digital still cameras or portable audio products.To select a source connected to these jacks,press the Vid 3

Input Selector @. 9 Tape Selector:Press this button to select

the device connected to the Tape In jacks f as the listening source.

) CD: Press this button to select the device connected to the CD Input jacks ¶ as the listening source.

! DVD Input Selector: Press this button to select the device connected to the DVD Input jacks ∞ as the listening and viewing source.

@ Video Input Selectors: Press one of these buttons to select a source connected to the rear panel Video inputs ¡a, or the front panel Video 3 input 8.

# 6-Channel Direct Selector: Press this button to select the output of an optional, external 6-channel decoder connected to the 6-Ch Direct inputs § as the listening source.

$ AM/FM: Press this button to select the tuner as the AVR 300’s input source.When it is first pressed the last station tuned will be heard. Press it again to change between AM and FM bands.

% Tuning Button: 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, the TUNED indicator T will illuminate in the Information Display

To tune manually, tap the button lightly and note that the tuner will step up one frequency per button press.When the button is held for a few seconds you will note that the unit will quickly search the frequency band. Release it once the fast tuning starts and the tuner will automatically scan for the next station with an acceptable signal and then stop.

^ Preset Scan: Press this button to automat- ically scan through the stations that have been programmed in the AVR 300’s memory.The tuner will play five seconds of each station before moving to the next preset station.To stop the scan when the desired station is heard, press the button again. (See pages 24–25 for more information on the tuner memory system.)

& Preset Stations Selector: Press this but- ton to select stations that have been entered into the preset memory.(See pages 24–25 for more information on tuner programming.)

* Tuner Mode: Press this button to select the stereo or mono mode for FM tuning. In the STEREO mode a Stereo indicator S will illuminate in the information display,and stereo reception will be provided when stations are transmitting stereo signals.In the MONO mode the left and right signals from stereo broadcasts will be mixed together. Select MONO for better reception of weak signals.

( Dolby Digital Selector: Press this button to select the Dolby Digital surround mode when listening to a program that carries Dolby Digital information.(See pages 21–24 for more information on surround modes and digital audio.)

Ó Dolby Pro Logic Selector: Press this button to select the Dolby Pro Logic surround mode when listening to an analog program that is encoded with surround-sound information. (See page 21–23 for more information on surround modes.)

Ô Dolby 3 Stereo Selector: Press this but- ton to select the Dolby 3 Stereo listening mode. This mode is used primarily when a center channel speaker but no surround speakers, are installed. (See pages 22 for more information on surround modes.)

 Hall 1 Mode Selector: Press this button to activate the Hall 1 mode as an alternative surround mode when stereo sources are in use.This mode provides the reverberant atmosphere of a medium-sized concert hall.

Ò Hall 2 Mode Selector: Press this button to activate the Hall 2 mode as an alternative surround mode when stereo sources are in use.This mode provides the reverberant atmosphere of a large concert hall.

Ú Theater Mode Selector: Press this button to activate the Theater mode as an alternate surround mode when stereo sources are in use.

Û DTS Selector: Press this button to select DTS decoding when listening to an audio or video program that is encoded in the DTS format. (See pages 22–24 for more information on surround modes and digital audio.)

Ù Surround Off: Press this button to turn off all surround processing and to listen to a program in traditional stereo from the left front and right front speakers only.

Mute: Press this button to momentarily silence the speaker and headphone outputs of the AVR 300.

ˆ Volume Control:Turn the knob clockwise to increase volume,counterclockwise to decrease the volume.If the AVR is muted, adjusting volume control will automatically release the unit from the silenced condition.

˜ Delay: Press this button to begin the sequence of steps required to enter delay time settings.(See pages 18–19 for more information on delay times.)

¯ Digital Input Selector: When playing a source that has a digital output, press this button to select between the Optical d and Coaxial e Digital inputs. (See pages 23–24 for more information on digital audio.)

˘ Set Button: When making choices during the setup and configuration process,press this button to enter the desired setting as shown in the Information Display

,,into the

AVR 300’s memory. ¸ Multiroom Selector: Press this button

to activate the AVR 300’s Multiroom system. (See page 26 for complete information on Multiroom operation.)

Speaker Select Button: Press this button to begin the process of selecting the speaker positions that are used in your listening room. (See page 16 for more information on setup and configuration.)

Selector Buttons: When you are establishing the AVR 300’s configuration settings,use these buttons to select between the choices available,as shown in the Information Display

Information Display: This display delivers messages and status indications to help you operate the receiver. (See page 7 for a complete explanation of the Information Display.)

Remote Sensor Window:The sensor behind this window receives infrared signals from the remote control.Aim the remote at this area and do not block or cover it unless an external remote sensor is installed.

7 FRONT-PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY

Front-Panel Information Display

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A Coax Source B Digital Source Input Number C Optical Source D Analog Source Indicator E PCM Indicator F Dolby Digital Indicator G Analog Dolby Surround Mode Indicators H Hall Mode Indicators

I Theater Mode Indicator J DTS Mode Indicator K Surround Off L Multiroom System Indicator M Night Mode Indicator N Preset Number O Preset Indicator P Memory

Q Auto R Mono Indicator S Stereo Indicator T Tuned Indicator U Main Information Display V Sleep Indicator W Mute

A Coax Source: This indicator illuminates

when a digital source is in use via a connection to the Coaxial Digital inputs e.

B Digital Source Input Number: These indicators tell you which of the two digital inputs is selected.This indicator works in conjunction with the Coax Source A and Optical Source C indicators to show which form of digital signal is in use.

C Optical Source: This indicator illuminates when a digital source is in use via a connection to the Optical Digital input d.

D Analog Source Indictor: This indicator illuminates when an analog input source is in use.

E PCM Indicator: This indicator illuminates to show that a standard PCM (S/P-DIF) digital audio signal is being decoded by the digital-toanalog converter.

F Dolby Digital Indicator: This indicator illuminates when a Dolby Digital source is being played.

G Analog Dolby Surround Mode Indicators:These indicators illuminate when

one of the analog (matrix) Dolby Surround modes is in use.

H Hall Mode Indicators: One of these indi- cators illuminate when either of the Hall modes are in use.

I Theater Mode Indicator: This indicator illu- minates to show that the Theater mode is in use.

J DTS Mode Indicator: This indicator illumi- nates when a DTS-encoded source is playing.

K Surround Off: This indicator illuminates when the surround processing has been disabled by pressing the Surround Off button Ù.When this indicator is lit, the AVR 300 will play traditional stereo sound using the front-left and front-right speakers only.

L Multiroom System Indicator: This indica- tor illuminates when the multiroom system is in operation.(See page 26 for more information on the multiroom system.)

M Night Mode Indicator: This indicator lights when the AVR 300 is in the Night mode, which preserves the dynamic range of digital program material at low volume levels.

N Preset Number: This two-digit display indicates the station preset number that is currently in use,or that is being entered.

O Preset Indicator: This indicator illuminates when a station previously entered into the preset memory is tuned.The number that appears below the indicator is the preset station’s memory.

P Memory: This indicator flashes when entering presets and other information into the tuner’smemory.

Q Auto: This indicator illuminates when the Auto mode is in use for FM tuning.

R Mono Indicator: This indicator illuminates when the tuner has been placed in the monaural mode by pressing the Tune Mode button *. Set the tuner for mono listening to reduce noise and improve the quality of distant stereo signals.

S Stereo Indicator: This indicator illuminates when an FM station is being tuned in stereo.

T Tuned Indicator:This indicator illuminates when a station is being received with sufficient signal strength to provide acceptable listening quality.

U Main Information Display: This display shows messages relating to the status,input source,surround mode, tuner, volume level or other aspects of unit’s operation.

V Sleep Indicator: This indicator is illumi- nated when the Sleep function is in use.The number that appears above the indicator is the number of minutes remaining before the AVR 300 will return to the Standby mode.

W Mute: This indicator illuminates to remind you that the AVR 300’s output has been silenced by pressing the Mute button ı . Press the Mute button again to return to the previously selected output level.

8 REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS

Rear-Panel Connections

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‚ Preamp Outputs ⁄ Subwoofer Output ¤ Multiroom IR Input ‹ Front-Speaker Terminals › Center-Speaker T erminals ﬁ Surround-Speaker Terminals ﬂ Switched AC Outlet ‡ Unswitched AC Outlet ° AC Power Cord

· Remote IR Input a Video 2 Inputs b TV Monitor Video Outputs c Remote IR Output d Optical Digital Inputs e Coaxial Digital Inputs f Tape Inputs g Tape Outputs

NOTE: For all video source inputs and outputs

¡ ™ ∞ a, the same number is used to indicate the audio,composite-video and S-Video connections related to that input.This accounts for the same number appearing in more than one place on the rear-panel drawing.

9 REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS

Rear-Panel Connections

¡ Video 1 Inputs: Connect these jacks to the audio and video PLAY/OUT jacks of a VCR.

™ Video 1 Outputs: Connect these jacks to the audio and video RECORD/IN jacks of a VCR.

£ AM Antenna: Connect the AM loop antenna supplied with the receiver to these terminals. If an externalAM 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 the optional external FM antenna to this terminal.

∞ DVD Inputs: Connect the analog audio outputs and composite video output of a DVD or LD player to these jacks.

§ 6-Channel Direct Inputs: If an external digital audio decoder is used, connect the outputs of that decoder to these jacks.

¶ CD Inputs: Connect these jacks to the out- put of a compact disc player or CD changer.

• Multiroom Audio Outputs: Connect these jacks to the inputs of an optional audio power amplifier so that the input selected by the multiroom control system will be heard in a remote room.

ª Digital Audio Outputs: Connect these jacks to the matching digital input connector on a digital recorder such as a CD-R or MiniDisc recorder.

‚ Preamp Outputs: If external power ampli- fiers are used for any channels,connect them to these jacks.

⁄ 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.

¤ Multiroom IR Input: Connect the output of an IR sensor in a remote room to this jack to operate the AVR 300’s multiroom control system.

‹ Front-Speaker Teminals:Connect the front left/right speakers to these terminals.

› Center-Speaker Terminals: Connect the center speaker to these terminals.

ﬁ Surround-Speaker Terminals: Connect the surround speakers to these terminals.

NOTE:When making connections to the Speaker T erminals ‹›ﬁ always be certain to maintain correct polarity between the speaker’s terminals and those on the AVR by connecting red (+) termianls to red and black (–) terminals to black. (See page 13 for more information on speaker polarity.)

ﬂ Switched AC Outlet:This outlet may be used to power any device that you wish to have turn on when the unit is turned on with the System Power Control switch 2.

‡ Unswitched AC Outlet:This outlet may be used to power any AC device. The power will remain on at this outlet regardless of whether the AVR 300 is on or off.

NOTE: The power consumption of the device plugged into each of these outlets ﬂ‡ should not exceed100 watts.

° AC Power Cord:Connect the AC plug to a nonswitched AC wall output.

· Remote IR Input: If the AVR 300’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.

a Video 2 Inputs: Connect these jacks to the audio and video outputs of a TV Tuner, Cable TV converter box,satellite receiver or any other audio/video source.

b TV Monitor Video Output: Connect this jack to the composite or S-Video input of a TV monitor or video projector to view the on-screen menus and the output of any standard video source selected by the receiver’s video switcher.

c Remote IR Output: This connection per- mits 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.

d Optical Digital Inputs: Connect the opti- cal digital output from a DVD player, HDTV receiver, LD player or CD player to these jacks. The signal may be either a Dolby Digital signal, a DTS signal or a standard PCM digital source.

e Coaxial Digital Inputs: Connect the coax digital output from a DVD player, HDTV receiver, LD player or CD player to these jacks.The signal may be either a Dolby Digital signal, DTS signal or a standard PCM digital source.

f Tape Inputs:Connect these jacks to the PLAY/OUT jacks of an audio recorder.

g Tape Outputs:Connect these jacks to the RECORD/INPUT jacks of an audio recorder.

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10 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS

Remote Control Functions

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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.See page 30 for a list of these functions.

11 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS

Remote Control Functions

IMPORTANT NOTE: The AVR 300’s remote may

be programmed to control up to eight devices, including the AVR 300. Before using the remote, it is important to remember to press the Device Control Selector button bc that corresponds to the unit you wish to operate.In addition, the AVR 300’s remote is shipped from the factory to operate the AVR 300 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.Before using the remote with other products,follow the instructions on pages 27–29 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 Device Control Selectors.The descriptions shown here primarily detail the functions of the remote when it is used to operate the AVR 300.(See page 29 for information about alternate functions for the remote’s buttons.)

a Command Indicator: This LED lights briefly when a button is pushed to confirm that an infra-red (IR) commande is being sent by the remote.

b 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.

c CD/DVD Input Selectors: Pressing one of these buttons will perform three actions at the same time.First, if the AVR is not turned on, this will power up the unit. Next, it will select the source shown on the button as the input to the AVR. Finally, it will change the remote control so that it controls the device selected.After pressing one of these buttons you must press the AVR Button b again to operate the AVR’s functions with the remote.

d Power-Off Button: Press this button to place the unit in the Standby mode.Note that this will turn off the main room functions,but if the Multiroom system is activated,it will continue to function.

e Sleep Button: Press this button to place the unit in the Sleep mode.After the time shown in the display,the AVR 300 will automatically go into the Standby mode.Each press of the button changes the time until turn-off in the following order:

Press and hold the button for two seconds to turn off the Sleep mode setting.

Note that this button is also used to change channels on your TV when the TV is selected using the Device Control Selectors

c . f Surround Mode/TV Channel

Selectors: Press this button to begin the process of changing the Surround mode.After the button has been pressed, use the

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buttons h to select the desired surround mode. (See page 21 for more information.) Note that this button is also used to tune channels when the TV is selected using the Device Control Selector . When the AVR 300 remote is being programmed for the codes of another device,this button is also used in the “Auto Search” process.(See page 27 for more information on programming the remote.)

g Channel-Select Button: This button is used to start the process of setting the AVR 300’s output levels to an external source.Once this button is pressed,use the

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buttons h to

select the channel being adjusted, then press the

Set button i, followed by the

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buttons again,to change the level setting. (See page 25 for more information.)

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Buttons:These are multipurpose buttons.They will be used most frequently to select a surround mode.To change the surround mode,first press the SURR/CH

button f Next press these buttons to scroll up or down through the list of surround modes that appear in the Information Display

..These buttons are also used to increase or decrease output levels when configuring the unit with either the internal test tone or an external source.They are also used to enter delay time settings after the Delay button has been pressed.

i Set Button: This button is used to enter settings into the AVR 300’s memory.It is also used in the setup procedures for delay time, speaker configuration and channel output level adjustment.

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Button:This button is used to change the menu selection or setting during some of the setup procedures for the AVR.

k Digital Select: Press this button to assign one of the digital inputs deto a source.

(See page 23 for more information on using digital inputs.)

l 6-Ch. Direct Inputs: Press this button to select the component connected to the 6-Ch. direct Input § as the source

m Input Selectors: Press one of these but- tons to select one of the video inputs or the tape input as the source for the AVR. Pressing one of these buttons when the AVR 300 is in the Standby mode will also turn the unit on.

n 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 that the AUTO indicator Q goes out, pressing the Tuning buttons w will move the frequency up or down in single-step increments.When the FM band is in use,pressing this button when a station’s signal is weak will change to monaural reception,as indicated by the MONO indicator R. (See page 24 for more information.)

o Memory Button: Press this button to enter a radio station into the AVR 300’s preset memory. After pressing the button the MEMORY indicator P will flash; you then have five seconds to enter a present memory location using the Numeric Keys p.(See pages 24–25 for more information.)

p 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 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.

q OSD Button: Press this button to view the on-screen displays.

r Macro 1–2 Buttons: These buttons are used to recall or enter the programming sequence for a preprogrammed Macro sequence.(See page 28 for more information on programming and using Macros.)

s Direct/Macro 3 Button: This button has two functions.Pressing it when the tuner is in use will start the sequence for direct entry of a station’s frequency. After pressing the button simply press the proper Numeric Keys p to select a station.This button may also be used to store or recall a macro sequence.(See pages 24–25 for more information on the tuner, and page 28 for more information on programming and using Macros.)

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t Clear/Macro 4 Button: This button may be used to store and recall a macro; it may also be programmed for use with other devices.(See page 28 for nore information on macros.)

u Enter Button: This button does not have a function on the AVR, but it can transmit the “Enter” command when the remote is programmed for use with other products.(See pages 27–29 for more information.)

v Preset Up/Down: When the tuner is in use,these buttons scroll through the stations that have been programmed into the AVR 300’s memory.When some source devices,such as CD players,VCRs and cassette decks,are selected using the Device Control Selectors c , these buttons will normally function as chapter step or track advance.

w Tuning Up/Down:When the tuner is in use,these buttons will tune up or down through the selected frequency band. If the Tuner Mode button n has been pressed so that the AUTO indicator Q is illuminated, pressing and holding the buttons for three seconds will cause the tuner to seek the next station with acceptable signal strength for quality reception.When the AUTO indicator Q is NOT illuminated,pressing these buttons will tune stations in single-step increments.(See page 24 for more information.)

x Forward/Reverse Tr ansport Buttons:

These buttons 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 videocassette recorders.(See page 27 for more information on programming the remote.)

y AM/FM T uner Select: Press this button to select this AVR’s tuner as the listening choice. Pressing this button when a tuner is in use will select between the AM and FM bands.

z Night Mode: Press this button to activate the Night mode.This mode is available in specially encoded digital sources,and it preserves dialog (center channel) intelligibility at low volume levels.

` Multiroom: Press this button to activate the Multiroom system or to begin the process of changing the input or volume level for the second zone.(See page 26 for more information on the Multiroom system.)

Delay/Prev Ch.: Press this button to begin the process for setting the delay times used by the AVR 300 when processing surround sound.After pressing this button, the delay times are entered by pressing the Set button

i and then using the

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buttons h to change the setting. Press the Set button again to complete the process.(See page 18–19 for more information.)

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Button: Press this button to change a setting or selection when configuring many of the AVR’s settings.

Speaker Select: Press this button to begin the process of configuring the AVR 300’s Bass Management System for use with the type of speakers used in your system.Once the button has been pressed, use the

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buttons h to select the channel you wish to set up.Press the Set button i and then select another channel to configure.When all adjustments have been completed, press the Set button twice to exit the settings and return to normal operation.(See page 16 for more information.)

Mute: Press this button to momentarily silence the AVR 300 or TV set being controlled, depending on which device has been selected.

When the AVR 300 remote is being programmed to operate another device,this button is pressed with the Device Control Selector button

to begin the programming process.(See page 27 for more information on programming the remote.)

Volume Up/Down:Press these buttons

to raise or lower the system volume.

TV/VCR Button:This button does not have a control function for the AVR 300, but it is available for use with other devices.When the remote is controlling a VCR,it will typically perform the TV/VCR switch function.(See pages 27–29 for more information on using the remote with other products.)

T est Tone: Press this button to begin the sequence used to calibrate the AVR 300’s output levels.(See pages 17–18 for more information on calibrating the AVR 300.)

Video Remote Selectors: Press one of these buttons to use the remote to control the functions of the device shown on the button. (For more information on programming the remote to operate these devices,see pages 27–29.

NOTE: As any of these buttons is pressed, it will briefly flash red to confirm your selection.

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