Frequency Range 522–1620kHz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio45dB
Usable SensitivityLoop: 500µV
Distortion1kHz, 50% Mod: 0.8%
Selectivity±10kHz: 30dB
Video Section
Video FormatPAL/NTSC
Input Level/Impedance1Vp-p/75 ohms
Output Level/Impedance 1Vp-p/75 ohms
Video Frequency
Response10Hz–8MHz (–3dB)
General
Power RequirementAC 220-240V/50Hz
Power Consumption72W idle, 580W maximum
(2 channels driven)
Dimensions (Max)
Width440mm
Height165mm
Depth382mm
Weight9.6 kg
Depth measurement includes knobs, buttons and terminal connections.
Height measurement includes feet and chassis.
All features and specifications are subject to change without notice.
"DTS" and "DTS Neo:6" are registered trademarks of DTS, Inc. "96/24"
is a trademark of DTS, Inc.
Logic 7 is a registered trademark of Lexicon, Inc.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 35
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The following check should be performed for the continued
protection of the customer and service technician.
LEAKAGE CURRENT CHECK
Measure leakage current to a known earth ground (water
pipe, conduit, etc.) by connecting a leakage current tester
between the earth ground and all exposed metal parts of the
appliance (input/output terminals, screwheads, metal
overlays, control shaft, etc.). Plug the AC line cord of the
appliance directly into a 120V AC 60Hz outlet and turn the
AC power switch on. Any current measured must not exceed
o.5mA.
ANY MEASUREMENTS NOT WITHIN THE LIMITS
OUTLINED ABOVE ARE INDICATIVE OF A
POTENTIAL SHOCK HAZARD AND MUST BE
CORRECTED BEFORE RETURNING THE APPLIANCE
TO THE CUSTOMER.
Reading should
not be above
0.5mA
Earth
ground
Device
under
test
Test all
exposed metal
surfaces
Also test with
plug reversed
(Using AC adapter
plug as required)
Leakage
current
tester
AC Leakage Test
Front Panel Controls
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DIGITALLOGIC 7
VID 1DVD
CD
FMAM
TAPE
VID 2
VID 3
PRO LOGIC
3 STEREO DSP
5 CH. STEREO
SURR. OFF
6 CH
Main Power Switch
1
System Power Control
2
Power Indicator
3
Headphone Jack
4
Digital Optical 3 Input
5
Speaker/Channel Input Indicator
6
Surround Mode Group Selector
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
2
. This
button MUST be pressed in to operate the unit.
To turn the unit off completely and prevent the
use of the remote control, this switch should be
pressed until it pops out from the front panel
so that the word “OFF” may be read at the top
of the switch.
NOTE:This switch is normally left in the “ON”
position.
7
Tuning
8
Tuner Band Selector
9
Preset Stations Selector
A
Input Source Selector
B
RDS Select Button
C
Surround Mode Selector
D
Surround Mode Indicators
1
System Power Control:When the Main
Power Switch
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
2
nated in orange when the unit is in the Standby
mode to signal that the unit is ready to be
2
will turn blue when the unit is on.
Power Indicator: This LED will be illumi-
turned on. When the unit is in operation, the
indicator will turn blue.
3
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 speakers will automatically be
turned off when the headphones are connected.
4
Digital Optical 3 Input: Connect the opti-
cal 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.
E
Remote Sensor Window
F
Main Information Display
G
Digital Coax 3 Input
H
Video 3 input jacks
I
Volume Control
J
Input Indicators
5
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 16 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 20 for more information on the
Channel Indicators).
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 5
Front Panel Controls
6
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:
Once the button is pressed so that the name of
the desired surround mode group appears in the
Lower Display Line
Mode Selector
vidual modes available. For example, press this
button to select Dolby modes, and then press
the Surround Mode Selector
from the various mode options.
7
Tuning Selector: Press the left side of the
button to tune lower frequency stations and the
right side of the button to tune higher frequency
stations.When a station with a strong signal is
reached,
MANUAL TUNED or AUTO
TUNED
Display
on tuning stations).
8
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 27 for more
information on the tuner).
will appear in the Main Information
F
(see page 27 for more information
Tuner Band Selector: Pressing this button
F
, press the Surround
C
to cycle through the indi-
C
to choose
9
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 27 for more information on
tuner programming.)
A
Input Source Selector: Press this button
to change the input by scrolling through the list
of input sources.
B
RDS Select Button: Press this button to
display the various messages that are part of the
RDS data system of the AVR’s tuner. (See page 28
for more information on RDS).
C
Surround Mode Selector: Press this but-
ton to select from among the available surround
mode options for the mode group selected. The
specific modes will vary based on the number of
speakers available, the mode group and if the
input source is digital or analog. For example,
press the Surround Mode Group Selector
6
to select a mode grouping such as Dolby or
Logic 7, and then press this button to see the
mode choices available. For more information on
mode selection, see page 21.
D
Surround Mode Indicators: Indicator will
illuminate in front of the surround mode that is
currently in use.
E
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.
F
Main Information Display: This display
delivers messages and status indications to help
you operate the receiver.
G
Digital Coax 3 Input: This jack is normally
used for connection to the output of portable
digital audio devices, video game consoles or
other products that have a coax digital jack.
H
Video 3 Input 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.
I
Volume Control:Turn this knob clockwise
to increase the volume, counterclockwise to
decrease the volume. If the AVR is muted,
adjusting volume control will automatically
release the unit from the silenced condition.
J
Input indicators: Indicator will illuminate
in front of the input that is currently being used
as the source for the AVR.
6 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS
Rear Panel Connections
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Tape Inputs
1
Tape Outputs
2
Video 1 Audio Inputs
3
AM Antenna
4
Video 1 Audio Outputs
5
DVD Audio Inputs
6
FM Antenna
7
CD Inputs
8
Video 2 Component Video Inputs
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Coaxial Digital Inputs
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Subwoofer Output
B
Video Monitor Outputs
C
Front/Center Speaker Outputs
D
Surround Speaker Outputs
E
Component Video Outputs
F
Video 1 Component Video Inputs
G
AC Power Cord
H
DVD Video Inputs
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Video 1 Video Outputs
J
Video 2 Audio Inputs
K
Video 2 Video Inputs
L
Optical Digital Inputs
M
Video 1 Video Inputs
N
6-Channel Direct Inputs
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Tape Inputs: Connect these jacks to the
PLAY/OUT jacks of an audio recorder.
1
Tape Outputs: Connect these jacks to the
RECORD/INPUT jacks of an audio recorder.
2
Video 1 Audio Inputs: Connect these jacks
to the PLAY/OUT audio jacks on a VCR or other
video source.
3
AM Antenna:Connect the AM loop antenna
supplied with the receiver to theseterminals. If an
external AMantenna is used, make connections to
the AM and GND terminals in accordance with
the instructions supplied with the antenna.
4
Video 1 Audio Outputs: Connect these
jacks to the RECORD/INPUT audio jacks on
a VCR or any other Audio recorder.
5
DVD Audio Inputs: Connect these jacks to
the analog audio jacks on a DVD or other video
source.
6
FM Antenna: Connect the supplied indoor or
an optional external FM antenna to this terminal.
7
CD Inputs: Connect these jacks to the ana-
log output of a compact disc player or CD
changer.
8
Video 2 Component Video Inputs:
Connect the Y/Pr/Pb component video outputs of
an HDTV Set-top convertor, satellite receiver, or
other video source device with component video
outputs to these jacks.
9
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 or a standard PCM digital source. Do
not connect the RF digital output of an LD player to these jacks.
A
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.
REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 7
Rear Panel Connections
B
Video Monitor Outputs: Connect these
jacks to the composite and/or S-Video input of a
TV monitor or video projector to view the output
of any video source selected by the receiver’s
video switcher.
C
Front/Center Speaker Outputs: Connect
these outputs to the matching + or – terminals
on your front/center speakers.When making
speaker connections,always make certain to
maintain correct polarity by connecting the red
(+) terminals on the AVR to the red (+) terminals
on the speaker and the black (–) terminals on
the AVR to the black (–) terminals on the speakers. (See page 12 for more information on
speaker polarity.)
D
Surround Speaker Outputs: Connect
these outputs to the matching + or – terminals
on your left and right surround speakers.When
making speaker connections always make certain to maintain correct polarity by connecting
the red (+) terminals on the AVR to the red (+)
terminals on the speakers and the black (–) terminals on the AVR to the black (–) terminals on
the speakers.See page 12 for more information
on speaker polarity.
E
Monitor Component Video Outputs:
Connect these outputs to the component video
inputs of a video projector or monitor. When a
source connected to one of the two
Component Video Inputs
the signal will be sent to these jacks.
8F
is selected
F
Video 1 Component Video Inputs:
Connect the Y/Pr/Pb component video outputs of
a DVD player to these jacks.
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 13).
G
AC Power Cord: Connect the AC plug to an
unswitched AC wall output.
H
DVD Video Inputs: Connect these jacks to
the composite or S-Video output jacks on a DVD
player or other video source.
I
Video 1 Video Outputs: Connect these
jacks to the RECORD/INPUT composite or
S-Video jack on a VCR.
J
Video 2 Audio Inputs: Connect these jacks
to the PLAY/OUT audio jacks on a VCR or other
video source.
K
Video 2 Video Inputs: Connect these jacks
to the PLAY/OUT composite or S-Video jacks on
a second VCR or other video source.
L
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 or a standard PCM digital source.
M
Video 1 Video Inputs: Connect these jacks
to the PLAY/OUT composite or S-Video jacks on
a VCR or other video source.
Note: Either the Video or S-Video output of any
S-Video source must be connected to the
AVR, not both in parallel, otherwise the video
may be disturbed or its performance be
adversely effected.
N
6-Channel Direct Inputs: These jacks are
used for connection to source devices such as
DVD-Audio or SACD players with discrete analog
outputs.
8 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS
Operation
Surround Mode Chart
MODEFEATURESDELAY TIME RANGE
DOLBY DIGITALAvailable only with digital input sources encoded with Dolby Digital data. It provides Center: 0 ms – 5 ms
up to five separate main audio channels and a special dedicated Low Frequency Effects Initial Setting – 0 ms
channel.Surround: 0 ms –15 ms
Initial Setting – 0 ms
DTS 5.1When the speaker configuration is set for 5.1-channel operation, the DTS 5.1 mode is
available when DVD, audio-only music or laserdiscs encoded with DTS data are played.
DTS 5.1 provides up to five separate main audio channels and a special dedicated
low-frequency channel.
DDOLBY PRO LOGIC II Dolby Pro Logic II is the latest version of Dolby Laboratory’s benchmark surround technology
MOVIEthat decodes full-range, discrete left, center right, right surround and left surround channels
MUSICfrom matrix surround encoded programs and conventional stereo sources when
DOLBY PRO LOGIC an analog input or a digital input with PCM or Dolby Digital 2.0 recordings is in use.The
Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode is optimized for movie soundtracks that are recorded with matrix
surround, by creating separate center, rear left and rear right signals. while the Pro Logic II Music
mode should be used with musical selections that are recorded with matrix surround or even with
normal stereo mode, creating separate rear left and rear right signals in any case.
The Pro Logic II mode creates compelling five-channel surround sound from
conventional stereo recordings.
Logic 7 CinemaExclusive to Harman Kardon for AV receivers, Logic 7 is an advanced mode that extracts the
Logic 7 Musicmaximum surround information from either surround-encoded programs or conventional stereo
Logic 7 Enhancematerial. Depending on the number of speakers in use and the selection made in the
SELECT
while the “7.1” versions of Logic 7 produce a full sound field presentation,including back surround
speakers when the “6.1/7.1”option is chosen. The Logic 7 C (or Cinema) mode should be used
with any source that contains Dolby Surround or similar matrix encoding. Logic 7 C delivers
increased center-channel intelligibility, and more accurate placement of sounds with fades and pans
that are much smoother and more realistic than with former decoding techniques.The Logic 7 M or
Music mode should be used with analog or PCM stereo sources. Logic 7 M enhances the listening
experience by presenting a wider front soundstage and greater rear ambience. Both Logic 7 modes
also direct low-frequency information to the subwoofer (if installed and configured) to deliver
maximum bass impact. The Logic 7 E (or Enhance) mode is an extension of the Logic 7 modes that is
primarily used with musical programs and is available with the 5.1 surround mode option selected
only. Logic 7 E adds additional bass enhancement that circulates low frequencies in the 40Hz to 120Hz
range to the front and surround speakers to deliver a less localized soundstage that appears broader
and wider than when the subwoofer is the sole source of bass energy.
DTS 96/24 DTS 96/24 is a high-resolution format that uses a 96kHz sampling rate with 24 bits to produce extended
information that improves the harmonics of the source material.
The AVR is capable of automatically detecting and decoding DTS 96/24 materials and delivering them as
the artist intended.
DOLBY 3 STEREOUses the information contained in a surround encoded or two channel stereo program to No surround channels
create center channel information. In addition, the information that is normally sent to the
rear channel surround speakers is carefully mixed in with the front left and front right
channels for increased realism. Use this mode when you have a center channel speaker
but no surround speakers.
menu, the “5.1”versions of Logic 7 modes are available when the 5.1 option is chosen,
SURROUND
THEATERThe THEATER mode creates a sound field that resembles the acoustic feeling Delay time not adjustable
of a standard live performance theater, with stereo and even pure mono sources.
HALL 1The two Hall modes create sound fields that resemble a small (HALL 1) orDelay time not adjustable
HALL 2medium sized (HALL 2) concert hall, with stereo and even pure mono sources.
22 OPERATION
Operation
Surround Mode Chart
MODEFEATURESDELAY TIME RANGE
5-Channel StereoThis mode takes advantage of multiple speakers to place a stereo signal at both the front andNo delay is available for
back of a room. Ideal for playing music in situations such as a party, it places the same signalthis mode
at the front-left and surround-left, and at the front-right and surround-right speakers. The center
channel is fed a summed mono mix of the in-phase material of the left and right channels.
Surround Off (Stereo)These modes turn off all surround processing and present the pure left- and right-channel No surround channels
Surround Off (Bypass) presentation of two-channel stereo programs.The Surround Off (Bypass) mode may only be
DSP Surround Off used with analog source inputs, as it preserves the analog format of the audio signal for its
entire path of travel through the receiver to the speaker and subwoofer outputs, bypassing
all digital processing. Digital bass management is not available in Surround Off mode. The
DSP Surround Off mode can be used with either an analog or digital input, as the signal
undergoes digital bass management to optimize the distribution of the low frequencies
between the main speakers and a subwoofer.
Dolby Virtual Speaker Dolby Virtual Speaker technology uses a next-generation advanced algorithm to reproduce the No surround channels
Referencedynamics and surround sound effects of a precisely placed 5.1-channel speaker system using only
Widefront left and right speakers.In the Reference Mode, the apparent width of the sound across
the front image is defined by the distance between the two speakers.The Wide Mode
provides a wider, more spacious front image when the two speakers areclose together.
Dolby Headphone Dolby Headphone enables ordinary stereo headphones to portray the sound of a five-speaker No surround channels
DHsurround-playback system.