Harman-Kardon AVR300 User Manual

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AVR 300A u d i o/Vi d e oR e c e i v e r

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OWNER’S MANUAL

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 300A u d i o/Vi d e oR e c e i v e r

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 h a p p e n , hookup and operation are simple. C o l o r- keyed connections, a progra m m a b l e 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 m a n u a l .This will ensure that connections to s p e a ke r s,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 a d vantage 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, i n c o r p o rating a wide variety of listening o p t i o n s. In addition to Dolby Digital and DTS d e c o d i n g , Dolby Pro Logic* and Dolby 3 Stereo are available for compatibility with the tens of thousands of movies and television p r o g rams encoded with analog surround inform a t i o n . In addition, specially progra m m e d 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

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, A N S I / N F PA No. 7 0 - 1 9 8 4 ,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, s o f t ,dry cloth.If necessary,wipe it with a soft cloth dampened with mild soapy wa t e r,then a fresh cloth with clean wa t e r.Wipe dry immediately with a dry cloth.NEVER use benzene, aerosol cleaners,t h i n n e r, alcohol or any other volatile cleaning agent.Do not use abra s i v e c l e a n e r s, as they may damage the finish of metal p a r t s.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 m o d e, as indicated by the amber LED 3 s u rrounding the System Po w e r C o n t ro l 2. This button MUST be pressed in to operate the u n i t .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 “ O F F ” 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 Ja c k :This jack may be used to listen to the AVR 300’s output through a pair of h e a d p h o n e s.Be certain that the headphones have a standard 1/4" stereo phone plug.N o t e that the main room speakers will automatically be turned off when the headphone jack is in use.

5 Bass Contro l :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 Contro l :Turn this control to modify the high-frequency output of the left/right chan-

nels 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

3 3

Speaker Select Button

3 4

Selector Buttons

3 5

Information Display

Remote Sensor

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

3 5

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.

^ P reset Scan: Press this button to automat- ically scan through the stations that have been p r o g rammed in the AVR 300’s memory.Th e 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 i n f o r m a t i o n .(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 u s e.This mode provides the reverbera n t 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 u s e.This mode provides the reverbera n t 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 form a t . (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

3 5

,,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.)

3 3

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.)

3 4

Selector Buttons:When you are establishing the AVR 300’s configuration settings, u s e these buttons to select between the choices ava i la b l e,as shown in the Information Display

3 5

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.)

3 6

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

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

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:Th e s e indicators tell you which of the two digital inputs is selected.This indicator works in conjunction with the Coax Source A a n d 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 J DTS Mode Indicator K Surround Off L Multiroom System Indicator M Night Mode Indicator N Preset Number O Preset Indicator P Memory

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 S u r round Off b u t t o n Ù.When this indicator is lit, the AVR 300 will play traditional stereo sound using the front-left and front-right speakers only.

L M u l t i room System Indicator:This indica- tor illuminates when the multiroom system is in o p e ra t i o n . (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 p r o g ram 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 P reset 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 presetsand other information into the tuner’smemory.

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

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 monaura l 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 S t e reo 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 M u t e button ı . Press the Mute button again to return to the previously selected output level.

8 REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS

Rear-Panel Connections

¡ Video 1 Inputs ™ Video 1 Outputs £ AM Antenna ¢ FM Antenna ∞ DVD Inputs

§ 6-Channel Direct Inputs ¶ CD Inputs

• Multiroom Audio Outputs ª Digital 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.

‚ Preamp Outputs ⁄ Subwoofer Output ¤ Multiroom IR Input ‹ Front-Speaker Terminals › Center-Speaker Terminals 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

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.

£ A MA n t e n n a :C o n n e c tt h eA Ml o o pa n t e n n a s u p p l i e dw i t ht h er e c e i v e rt ot h e s et e r m i n a l s.I fa n e x t e r n a lA Ma n t e n n ai su s e d ,m a kec o n n e c t i o n s to the AM andGND terminals in accordance withthe instructions supplied with the antenna.

¢ FM A n t e n n a :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.

¤ M u l t i room IR Input:Connect the output of an IR sensor in a remote room to this jack to o p e rate 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 Terminals ‹ › 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 exceed 100 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 T V 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

a Command Indicator b AVR Selector c CD/Tape/DVD Input Selectors d Power-Off Button e Sleep Button f Surround Mode/TV Channel Selectors g Channel-Select Button

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h i Set Button j k Digital Select/Exit l 6-Ch.Direct Input m Input Selector Buttons n Tuner Mode o Memory Button p Numeric Keys q OSD/Info Button r Macro 1/2 Buttons s Direct/Macro 3 Button t Clear/Macro 4 Button u Enter Button v Preset Up/Down w Tuning Up/Down x Forward/Reverse Transport Buttons y AM/FM Tuner Select z Night Mode ` Multiroom

28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35

Buttons

‹

Button

Delay

›

Button Speaker Select Mute Volume Up/Down TV/VCR Button Test Tone

Video Device Selectors

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

I M P O RTANT NOT E :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 D e v i c e C o n t rol Selector button b c t h a t corresponds to the unit you wish to opera t e.I n a d d i t i o n , 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 d e c k s.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 i n f ra-red (IR) commande is being sent by the r e m o t e.

b AVR Selector: Pressing this button will switch the remote so that it will operate the AV R ’s functions.If the AVR is in the Standby m o d e,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 activa t e d ,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

⁄/¤

but-

tons 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 infor-

mation 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

⁄/¤

b u t t o n s h t o

select the channel being adjusted,then press the

S e t button i,followed by the

⁄/¤

b u t t o n s a g a i n ,to change the level setting.(See page 25 for more information.)

⁄/¤

Buttons:These are multipurpose

butt o n s.They will be used most frequently to

select a surround mode.To change the surround

m o d e,first press the SURR/CH ¤b u t t on f Next press these buttons to scroll up or down through the list of surround modes that appear in the Information Display

3 5

..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.

‹

B u t t o n :This button is used to change the menu selection or setting during some of the setup procedures for the AV R .

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

(See page 23 for more information on using

digital inputs.) l 6 - C h . D i rect 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 AV R .P r e s s i n g 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 M E M O RY i n d i c a t o r 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 Ke y s :These buttons serve as a

ten-button numeric keypad to enter tuner preset

p o s i t i o n s.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 M a c ro 1–2 Buttons:These buttons are used to recall or enter the progra m m i n g

sequence for a preprogrammed Macro s e q u e n c e.(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.)

12 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS

Remote Control Functions

t C l e a r / M a c ro 4 Button:This button may

be used to store and recall a macro; it may also be programmed for use with other devices. ( S e e page 28 for nore information on macros. )

u Enter Button: This button does not have

a function on the AV R ,but it can transmit the

“ E n t e r ” command when the remote is pro-

g rammed for use with other products. ( S e e

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

u s e,these buttons will tune up or down through

the selected frequency band.If the Tuner Mode

button n has been pressed so that the AU TO 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

AU TO indicator Q is NOT illuminated,p r e s s i n g

these buttons will tune stations in single-step

i n c r e m e n t s.(See page 24 for more information.)

x Forward/Reverse Transport 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 Tuner 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.

` M u l t i ro o m : 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

⁄/¤

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

›

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

S p e a ker 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

⁄/¤

buttons h t o select the channel you wish to set up.Press the S e t button i and then select another channel to configure.When all adjustments have been c o m p l e t e d , press the Set button twice to exit the settings and return to normal opera t i o n .( S e e 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 progra m m e d 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.)

Test Tone: Press this button to begin the sequence used to calibrate the AVR 300’s output l e v e l s. (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.( Fo r more information on programming the remote to o p e rate these devices,see pages 27–29.

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

System Installation

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 In jacks f. Connect the analog Record/In jacks on the recorder to the Tape Out jacks g on the AVR 300.

3 . Connect the output of any digital sources to the appropriate input connections on the AVR 300 rear panel.Note that the O p t i c a l and C o a x i a l digital inputs d e may be used with a Dolby Digital or DTS source or the output of a conventional CD or LD player’s PCM (S/P-DIF) output.

4 .Connect the Coax or Digital Outputs ª o n the rear panel of the AVR to the matching digital input connections on a CD-R or MiniDisc recorder.

5.Assemble the AM Loop Antenna supplied with the unit as shown below.Connect it to the AM and GND screw terminals £.

6.Connect the supplied FM antenna to the FM (75 ohm) connection ¢. The FM antenna may be an external roof antenna, an inside powered or wire lead antenna or a connection from a cable TV system. Note that if the antenna or connection uses 300-ohm twin-lead cable, you must use the 300-ohm-to-75-ohm adapter supplied with the unit to make the connection.

7.Connect the front, center and surround speaker outputs ‹ › ﬁ to the respective speakers.

To assure 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, w e recommend that you use a cable constructed of f i n e,m u l t i s t rand copper with a gauge of 14 or s m a l l e r. Remember that in specifying cable,t h e lower the number,the thicker the cable.

Cable with a gauge of 16 may be used for short runs of less than ten feet.We do not recommend that you use cables with an AWG equivalent of 18 or higher due to the power loss and d e g radation in performance that will occur.

Cables that are run inside walls should have the appropriate markings to indicate listing with UL, CSA or other appropriate testing agency stand a r d s.Questions about running cables inside walls should be referred to your installer or a licensed electrical contractor who is familiar with the NEC and/or the applicable local building codes in your area.

When connecting wires to the speakers, be certain to observe proper polarity. Remember to connect the “negative”or “black”wire to the same terminal on both the receiver and the speaker.Similarly, the “positive”or “red”wire should be connected to like terminals on the AVR 300 and speaker.

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 speake r s, even if the speakers are a different distance from the AVR 300.

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.

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.

Video Equipment Connections

Video equipment is connected in the same manner as audio components.A g a i n , the use of highquality interconnect cables is recommended to preserve signal quality.

1.Connect a VCR’s audio and video Play/Out jacks to the Video 1 In jacks ¡ on the rear panel.The audio and Record/In jacks on the VCR should be connected to the Video 1 Out jacks ™ on the AVR 300.

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 2 In jacks a.

3 . Connect the analog audio and video outputs of a DVD or laser disc player to the DV D jacks ∞.

4.Connect the digital audio outputs of a DVD player, satellite receiver, cable box or HDTV converter to the appropriate Optical or Coaxial Digital Inputs d e.

5.Connect the TV Monitor Out b jacks on the receiver to the composite or S-Video input of your television monitor or video projector.

13 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS

Installation and Connections

14 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS

Installation and Connections

NOTE:The AVR 300 will accept both standard

(composite) or S-Video signals. However,it will not convert signals from one video format type

to the other.

System and Power Connections

The AVR 300 is designed for flexible use with multiroom systems, external control compo-

nents 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,an optional remote sensor may be used. Connect the output of the remote sensor to the Remote Cont. In 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 c to the Remote In jack on Harman Kardon or other compatible equipment.

Multiroom IR Link

The remote room IR receiver should be connected

to the AVR 300 via standard coaxial cable.P l u g the IR connection cable into the M u l t i ro o mj a c k ¤ on the AVR 300’s rear panel.

If other Harman Kardon compatible source equipment is part of the main room installation, the Remote IR Output jack c on the rear

panel should be connected to IR IN jack on the

CD player or cassette deck.This will enable the

remote room location to control source equip-

ment functions in addition to the remote room

input and volume.

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 the distance from the AVR 300

to the remote room, two options (A and B)

are ava i l a b l e :

A. Use high-quality, shielded audio interconnect

cable from the AVR 300’s location to the remote room.At the remote room,connect the interconnect cable to a stereo power amplifier. The amplifier will be connected to the room’s speakers.No volume control is required,as the

AVR 300 and the remote IR link will provide that function.At the AVR 300,plug the audio interconnect cables into the Multi Out jacks

• on the AVR 300’s rear panel. N OT E :The remote power amplifier must have

signal sensing capability or be left on constantly to assure automatic operation at the remote room.

B.Place the amplifier that will provide power to the remote location speakers in the same room as the AVR 300,and connect the Multi Out 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 speake r s. High-quality wire of at least AWG14 is recommended for long multiroom connections.

I M P O RTANT NOT E :A n y c a b l e s r u n i n s i d e wa l l s s h o u l d b eC L 3 / F T 4 ra t e d ,o r c a r r ya n yo t h e rc e r t if i c a t i o n t h a ti s r e q u i r e d b yt h e NEC or s t a t e a n d l o c a l b u i l d i n g a n de l e c t r i c a l c o d e s.Toa v o i di n t e rf e r e n c e,a u d i o a n d s p e a ke r c a b l e s s h o u l d n o t b e p a ra l l e l t o,o r run in t h e s a m e c o n d u i t s or path w i t h ,AC c a b l e s.I f y o u h a v e a n y q u e s t i o n sa b o u t m u l t i r o o m w i r i n g ,c o n s u l ty o u r d e a l e r,c u s t o m i n s t a l l e r o r a l i c e n s e dor low-voltage contra c t o r.

External Audio Power Amplifier Connections

If desired,optional external power audio power amplifiers may be used with the AVR 300. Connections to these amplifiers are made by using audio interconnect cables connected to both the Preamp Outputs ‚ on the rear panel and the audio input jacks of the external amplifiers.

External Audio Decoder Connection

To provide for ultimate flexibility, the AVR 300 may be used in conjunction with optional, external decoders for digital audio systems other than the AVR 300’s own built-in Dolby Digital and DTS decoding system.If an external decoder is used,connect the output jacks of the decoder to the 6-Channel Direct inputs §, making sure to match channels.

These jacks may also be used for connections to devices such as DVD players or High Definition Television (HDTV) sets or decoders that feature built-in digital surround decoders.Although the digital decoding system in the AVR 300 will typically provide audio performance that is superior to other decoders,you may use these jacks to provide an additional 6-channel input for connec-

tion to a DVD player or HDTV set with a built-in decoder and discrete 6-channel analog outputs.

AC Power Connections

This unit is equipped with two accessory AC outlets.They may be used to power accessory devices,but they should not be used with highcurrent draw equipment such as power amplifiers.The total power draw to each outlet may not exceed 150 watts.

The Switched ﬂ outlet will receive power only when the unit is on.This is recommended for devices that have no power switch or a mechanical power switch that may be left in the “ON”position.

N OT E : Many audio and video products go into a Standby mode when they are used with switched outlets, and cannot be fully turned on using the outlet alone without a remote control command.

The Unswitched ‡ outlet will receive power as long as the unit is plugged into a powered AC outlet.

Finally,when all connections are complete, plug the power cord into a nonswitched120-volt AC wall outlet.You’re almost ready to enjoy the AVR 300!

15 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

System Configuration

When all audio,video and system connections have been made,there are a few configura t i o n adjustments that must be made.A few minutes spent to correctly configure and calibrate the unit will greatly add to your listening experience.

Speaker Selection and Placement

The placement of speakers in a multichannel home-theater system can have a noticeable impact on the quality of sound reproduced.

No matter which type or brand of speakers is u s e d , the same model or brand of speake r should be used for the front-left, center and front-right speake r s.This creates a seamless front soundstage and eliminates the possibility of distracting sonic disturbances that occur when a sound moves across mismatched front-channel speake r s.

Speaker Placement

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.I d e a l l y,the front-channel s p e a kers should be placed so that their tweeters are no more than 24" above or below the tweeter in the center-channel speaker.

Depending on the specifics of your room acoustics and the type of speakers in use,y o u may find that imaging is improved by moving the front-left and front-right speakers slightly f o r ward of the center-channel speake r. If possib l e, adjust all front loudspeakers so that they are aimed at ear height when you are seated in the listening position.

Using these guidelines,you’ll find that it take s some experimentation to find the correct location for the front speakers in your particular i n s t a l l a t i o n . Don’t be afraid to move things around until the system sounds correct. O p t i m i z e your speakers so that audio transitions across the front of the room sound smooth,and that sounds from all speakers appear to arrive at the listening position at the same time (without delay from the center speaker compared to the left and right speake r s. )

Surround speakers should be placed on the side walls of the room,at or slightly behind the listening position.The center of the speaker should face into the room. The speakers should be located so that the bottom of the cabinet is at least two feet higher than the listeners’ ears when the listeners are seated in the desired area.

If side-wall mounting is not practical,the speakers may be placed on a rear wall,behind the listening position.Again,they should be located so that the bottom of the cabinet is at least two feet higher than the listeners’ ears. The speakers should be no more than six feet behind the rear of the seating area.

Subwoofers produce nondirectional sound, s o they may be placed almost anywhere in a r o o m .Actual placement should be based on room size and shape and the type of subwoofer u s e d . One method of finding the optimal location for a subwoofer is to begin by placing it in the front of the room, about six inches from a wa l l , or near the front corner of the room. Another method is to temporarily place the subwoofer in the spot where you will normally s i t , and then walk around the room until you find a spot where the subwoofer sounds best. Place the subwoofer in that spot. You should also follow the instructions of the subwoofer’s m a n u f a c t u r e r, or you may wish to experiment with the best location for a subwoofer in your listening room.

A) Front Channel Speaker Installation with Direct-View TV Sets or Rear-Screen Projectors

B) The distance between the left and right speakers should be equal to the distance from the seating position to the viewing screen. You may also experiment with plac ing the left and right speakers slightly for ward of the center speaker.

System Setup

Once the speakers have been placed in the room and connected, the remaining steps in the setup process are to program the AVR 300’s bass management system for the type of s p e a kers used in your system, c a l i b rate the output levels,and set the delay times used by the surround sound processor.

You are now ready to power up the AVR 300 to begin these final adjustments.

1.Plug the Power Cable ° into an unswitched AC outlet.

2.Press the Main Power Switch 1 in so that it latches in and is flush with the front panel.Note that the Power Indicator 3 will turn amber,indicating that the unit is in the Standby mode.

3.Install the four supplied AAA batteries in the remote as shown. Be certain to follow the (+) and (–) polarity indicators that are on the bottom of the battery compartment.

4 .Turn the AVR 300 on either by pressing the

System Power Contro l 2 on the front p a n e l , or via the remote by first pressing the AVR Selectorb or any of the CD/DVD selectors c on the remote.The Po w e r Indicator 3 will turn green to confirm that the unit is on, and the Information Display

will also light up.

Using the On-Screen Display

When making the following adjustments, you may find them easier to make if you use the

unit’s on-screen display system.These easy-to-

read displays give you a clear picture of the current status of the unit and make it easy to see which speaker, delay,input or digital selection

you are making.

To view the on-screen displays, make certain you have made a connection from the TV Monitor Video Out jack b on the rear panel to the composite or S-Video input of your TV or projector. In order to view the AVR’s displays, the correct video source must be selected on the video display.

I M P O RTANT NOT E :When viewing the displays on a projection TV it is important that they not be left on the screen for an extended period of time. As with any video display,but particularly with p r o j e c t o r s,constant display of a static image such as these menus or video- game images may cause the image to be permanently “ b u r n e d i n t o ”the CRT.This type of damage is not covered by the AVR 300 wa r ranty and may not be covered by the projector TV set’s wa r ra n t y.

The AVR 300 has two on-screen display modes, “Semi-OSD”and “Full-OSD.”When making configuration adjustments,it is recommended that the Full-OSD mode be used.This will place a complete status report or option listing on the screen,making it easier to view the available options.The Semi-OSD mode uses one-line displays only.

To view the Full-OSD screens,press the OSD button q three times.The first press will bring up the Semi-OSD mode and the second press will turn the OSD system off;the third press will call up the Full-OSD display (Figure 1).

When either OSD mode has been selected, a message will appear at the bottom of the screen any time the mode or source is changed. First,the new mode or source will show,and if the source is changed there will also be a confirmation of the mode in use.

Note that the full-screen displays will time-out after 20 seconds. H o w e v e r, the on-screen display used with the channel output level adjustments will remain on the screen as long as the settings are being changed.This display must be manually turned off by pressing the OSD button q.

Figure 1 When making most setup adjustments, the full

on-screen readout may be displayed at any time by pressing the O S D button q o n c e. The displays will remain on the screen as long as adjustments are being made,or for twenty seconds after the last button is pressed to change a setting.

Speaker Configuration

The first few adjustments tell the AVR 300 which type of speakers are in use.This is important as it adjusts the settings that determine which speakers receive low-frequency (bass) information. For each of these settings use the L A R G E setting if the speakers for a particular position are traditional full-ra n g e l o u d s p e a kers that are capable of reproducing sounds below 100Hz. Use the S M A L L s e tting for smaller, frequency-limited satellite s p e a kers that do not reproduce sounds below 1 0 0 H z . Note that when “ s m a l l ”s p e a kers are u s e d , a subwoofer is required to reproduce low-frequency sounds.Remember that the “ l a r g e ” and “ s m a l l ” descriptions do not refer to the actual physical size of the speake r s,b u t their ability to reproduce low-frequency s o u n d s.If you are in doubt as to which category describes your speake r s,consult the specifications in the speakers’ owner’s manual, or ask your dealer.

With the AVR 300 turned on, follow these steps to configure the speakers:

1.Put the AVR 300 in the Dolby Pro Logic mode by pressing the Dolby Pro Logic Selector Ó on the front panel or by pressing the Surround Mode Selector

f on the remote, followed by the

⁄/¤

buttons h until P R O L O G I C a p p e a r s in the Main Information Display U a n d the PRO LOGICindicator G l i g h t s.

2.Press the Speaker button

on the

remote or front panel. The words F R N T

S P E A K E R will appear in the Main Information Display U.

If you are using the on-screen display system,a display will appear indicating the status of each speaker (Figure 2).

Figure 2

3.Press the Set button i

and note

that the ›pointer will stop flashing.

16 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

System Configuration

17 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

System Configuration

4. Press the

⁄/¤

buttons h on the

remote or the Selector buttons

3 4

on the front panel until either L A R G E or S M A L L appears,matching the type of speakers you have at the left-front and right-front positions,as described by the definitions shown on preceding page.

When S M A L L is selected,l o w - f r e q u e n c y sounds will be sent to the subwoofer output o n l y.Note that if you choose this option, and there is no subwoofer connected,y o u will not hear any low-frequency sounds from the front channels.

When L A R G E is selected,a full-range output will be sent to the front-left and frontright outputs,and NO low-frequency signals will be sent to the subwoofer output.

N OT E : To use the On-Screen Display syst e m , press the O S D button q o n c e.Th e selected speaker option will appear in highlighted video.The selection will change in response to the steps outlined on these pages.

5 .When you have completed your selection for

the front channel,press the S e t button i

,and then press the

⁄/¤

buttons h

on the remote or the S e l e c t o r buttons

3 4

on the front panel to change the display to C E N S P E A K E R .

6. Press the Set button i

again,and

use the

⁄/¤

buttons h on the remote,

or the Selector buttons

3 4

on the front panel,to select the option that best describes your system based on the speake r definitions shown on preceding page.

When CEN SP S M A L L is selected, low-frequency center-channel sounds will be sent to the subwoofer output only. N o t e that if you choose this option and there is no subwoofer connected,you will not hear any low-frequency sounds from the centerchannel speake r.

When C E N S P L A R G E is selected,a f u l l - range output will be sent to the centers p e a ker output, and NO center channel signal will be sent to the subwoofer output.

When CEN SP N O N E is selected, no signals will be sent to the center-channel output.The receiver will operate in a “phantom”center-channel mode and

center-channel information will be sent to the left- and right-front channel outputs.

7.When you have completed your selection for the center channel,press the Set but- ton i

, and then press the

⁄/¤

buttons h on the remote or the

Selector buttons

3 4

on the front panel to change the display to S U R S P E A K E R.

8. Press the S e t button i

a g a i n ,a n d

then use the

⁄/¤

buttons h on the

remote or the S e l e c t o r buttons

on the front panel to select the option that best describes your system based on the speake r definitions shown on preceding page.

When S U R S P S M A L L is selected, low-frequency surround-channel sounds will be sent to the subwoofer output only. Note that if you choose this option and

there is no subwoofer connected,you will not hear any low-frequency sounds from the surround speaker.

When S U R S P L A R G E is selected, a full-range output will be sent to the

surround-channel outputs, and NO sur-

round channel signals will be sent to the

subwoofer output. When S U R S P N O N E is selected,

surround-sound information will be split between the front-left and front-right outputs.Note that for optimal performance when no surround speakers are in use, the Dolby 3 Stereo mode should be used

instead of Dolby ProLogic.

9 .When you have completed your selection

for the surround channel,press the S e t button i

,and then press the

⁄/¤

buttons h on the remote or the

S e l e c t o r buttons

3 4

on the front panel

to change the display to S - W SP E A K E R .

10.Press the Set button i

, and then

press the

⁄/¤

buttons h on the

remote or the Selector buttons

3 4

on the front panel to select the option that best describes your system.

Select S - W SP ON if a subwoofer is

connected to your system. Select S - W SPOFF if a subwoofer is

NOT connected to your system.Note that

when no subwoofer is selected,lowfrequency sounds below 100Hz will be sent to the front-left and front-right speake r s, provided that the selection in Step 4 has been set to L A R G E.O t h e r w i s e,no lowfrequency sounds will be heard at all.Th i s option is not available when the front,c e n t e r or surround speakers are set to S M A L L.

11.When all speaker selections have been made,press the Set button i

return to normal operation.

Output Level Adjustment

Output level adjustment is a key part of the configuration process for any surround-sound product.It is particularly important for a Dolby Digital receiver such as the AVR 300,as correct outputs will ensure that you hear sound tracks in their proper place with the proper directionality and intensity.

I M P O RTANT NOT E : Listeners are often confused about the operation of the surround c h a n n e l s.While some assume that sound should always be coming from each speake r, most of the time there will be little or no sound in the surround channels.This is because they are only used when a movie director or sound mixer specifically places sound there to create ambiance,a special effect or to continue action from the front of the room to the rear. When the output levels are properly set it is normal for surround speakers to operate only o c c a s i o n a l l y.Artificially increasing the volume to the rear speakers may destroy the illusion of an enveloping sound field that duplicates the way you hear sound in a movie theater or concert hall.

Before beginning the adjustment process make certain that all speaker connections have been properly made.The system volume should be set to the level that you will use during a typical listening session. Finally, make certain that the Balance Control 7 is set to the center “12 o’clock”position.

To adjust and calibrate the output levels,follow these steps. For accurate calibration,it is a good idea to make these adjustments while seated in your favorite listening position:

1. Put the AVR 300 in the Dolby Pro Logic

mode by pressing the Dolby Pro Logic Selector Ó on the front panel or by pressing the Surround Mode Selector

f on the remote, followed by the

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System Configuration

buttons h until PRO LOGIC appears in the Main Information Display U and the PRO LOGIC indicator G lights up.

2 .Press the Test To n e button on the

r e m o t e.The words T-T FL 0 d B w i l l appear in the Main Information Display U ,and the letters F L will flash once each s e c o n d .

NOTE:To use the on-screen display while making output level adjustments, press the OSD button q. A map of the installed speakers will appear on your video screen (Figure 3), and the channel where the test noise should be heard will be indicated by the highlighted lettering.As adjustments are made,the numbers under the channel location will increase or decrease to show the change from the reference level.

Figure 3

3.At this point, the test noise will begin to circulate among all the speakers in a clockwise rotation.

NOTE:This is a good time to verify that the speakers have been properly connected.

As the test noise circulates, listen to make

certain that the sound comes from the speaker position shown in the Main

Information Display. If the sound from

a speaker location does NOT match the position indicated in the display, turn the AVR 300 off using the Main Power Switch 1 and check the speaker wiring to make certain that each speaker is con-

nected to the correct output terminal.

4.After checking for speaker placement,let

the test noise circulate again,and listen to

see which channels sound louder than the others.Using the front left (F L in the display) speaker as a reference, press the

⁄/¤

buttons h on the remote or the

Selector buttons on each channel to begin to bring them to the same level.Note that when one of the

3 4

on the front p a n e l

buttons is pushed,the test noise circulation will pause on the channel being adjusted to give you time to make the adjustment. When you release the button,the circulation will resume after 20 seconds.

5.Continue to adjust the individual speakers until they all have the same volume.Note that adjustments should be made with the

⁄/¤

buttons h on the remote or the

Selector buttons only,NOT the main volume controls.Then press the Set button i rize the change. If you are using a sound pressure (SPL) meter for precise level adjustment, set the volume so that the meter reads 75dB, C-Weighting Slow.

NOTE:The subwoofer output level is not adjustable using the test tone.To change the subwoofer level, follow the steps for Output Level Trim Adjustment on page 25.

6.When you have adjusted the outputs so that all channels have the same level,press the Test Tone button on the remote to complete the adjustment.

Delay Settings

Due the different distances between the frontchannel speakers and the listening position compared to the surround speakers and the listening position,the amount of time it takes for sound to reach your ears from the front or surround speakers is different.You may compensate for this difference through the use of the delay settings to adjust the timing to tailor the specific speaker placement and acoustic conditions in your listening room or home theater.

The factory setting is appropriate for most rooms,but some installations create an uncommon distance between the front and surround speakers that may cause the arrival of frontchannel sounds to become disconnected from surround-channel sounds.

To resynchronize the front and surround channels,follow these steps:

1.Measure the distance from the listening/ viewing position to the front speakers.

2.Measure the distance from the listening/ viewing position to the surround speakers.

3 .S u b t ract the distance to the surround speak-

ers from the distance to the front speake r s.

on the front panel

to memo-

a.When setting the delay time for the

Dolby Digital surround modes, the optimal delay time is the result of that subtraction. For example, if the front speakers are ten feet away and the surround speakers are five feet away,the optimal delay time is figured as 10–5=5.Thus,in this example, the delay time for Dolby Digital should be set at five milliseconds.

b.When setting the delay time for the Pro

Logic mode,take the result of the subtraction and add 15 to obtain the optimal delay time. For example,if the front speakers are ten feet away and the surround speakers are five feet away, the optimal delay time is figured as 10–5+15=20.Thus,in this example,the Pro Logic delay should be set at twenty milliseconds.

NOTE:The DTS,Theater, Hall 1 and Hall 2 modes use a fixed,nonadjustable delay time.

The Dolby Digital Mode also includes a separate setting for the center-channel delay mode, since the discrete nature of these signals makes the location of the center-channel speaker more critical.To calculate the delay for the center channel, measure the distance from the preferred listening position in the center of the room to both the center-channel speaker and either the left or right speaker.

If the distances are equal,no further adjustment is required and the center delay should be set to z e r o.If the distance to the front speakers is greater than the distance to the center speake r, you may wish to reposition the speakers by moving the front-left and front-right speake r s closer to the listening position or the center s p e a ker further away from the listening position.

If repositioning of the speakers is not possible, adjust the center delay time, adding one millisecond of center-channel delay for every foot closer to the listening position the center speaker is than the front speakers.For example, if the front-left and front-right speakers are each 10 feet from the listening position and the center-channel speaker is 8 feet away,the delay is figured as 10–8=2,suggesting an optimal center delay of 2 milliseconds.

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System Configuration

To set the delay times, follow these steps:

1. Put the AVR 300 in the Dolby Pro Logic mode by pressing the Dolby Pro Logic Selector Ó on the front panel or by pressing the Surround Mode Selector

f on the remote, followed by the

⁄/¤

buttons h until P R O L O G I C a p p e a r s in the Main Information Display U a n d the PRO LOGIC indicator G lights up.

2. Press the Delay button i˜ on the remote or front panel. The words S DELAY TIME will appear in the Main Information Display U and at the bottom of a video screen when the SemiOSD display is in use.

To use the on-screen display system while making delay adjustments, press the OSD button q until the full-screen menu shown in Figure 4 appears on the screen.

Figure 4

3. Press the Set button i

4.Adjust the delay time by pressing the

⁄/¤

buttons h on the remote or the

Selector buttons

3 4

on the front panel until the delay time figure calculated using the formula entered above appears in the display.

5 . If only analog sources will be used,n o

adjustment is needed for the center- c h a n n e l d e l a y.In that case,press the S e tb u t t o n

to enter the surround delay settings into the AV R ’s memory.H o w e v e r,i f you will be using digital sources and the calculations outlined above indicate that the center-channel delay requires an adjustm e n t ,continue with the following steps.

6.Before setting the center-channel delay time,make certain that a digital source has been selected.If a digital source is playing, COAX A or OPTICAL C will appear in the Main Information Display

U, along with the DIGITAL indicator F. If a digital source is already connected

and playing,press the Delay button ˜ i so that the words C DELAY TIME appear in the Main Information Display

3 5

and proceed to step #10. If a digital source is not playing,follow steps 7 through 10.

7.Press the Set button i31. 8 . Select the Dolby Digital mode either by

pressing the front panel Dolby Digital

S e l e c t o r ( or by pressing the S u r ro u n d Mode Selector f on the remote,a n d

then pressing the

⁄/¤

buttons h on the remote until DOLBY D appears in the Main Information Display U or in the on-screen display.Ignore any “N O D A T A”message that may appear.

9.Press the Delay button i˜ on the remote or front panel. The words S

D E L A Y T I M E appear in the M a i n Information Display U.

1 0 .Press the

⁄/¤

buttons h on the remote o n c e, so that C DELAY TIME appears in the Main Information Display U or in the on-screen display.

11.Press the Set button i

12.Press the

⁄/¤

buttons h on the remote until the desired delay time for the center channel appears in the display.

13.Press the Set button i

to enter

the setting into the AVR 300’s memory.

You have now completed the setup,adjustment and calibration of the AVR 300.You are now ready to enjoy the finest in music and home theater listening.

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Operation

Basic Operation

Once you have completed the setup and configu ration of the AVR 300,it is simple to opera t e and enjoy.The following instructions should be followed for you to maximize your enjoyment of your new receiver:

• When using the AVR 300 for the first time,y o u must press the Main PowerS w i t c h1on the

front panel to turn the unit on.This places the

unit in a Standby mode,as indicated by the amber color of the Power Indicator3.O n c e the unit is in Standby, you may begin a listening session by pressing the System Power Contro l

on the front panel or the AVR S e l e c t o r b

or C D / DV D Input Selectors c. Note that

the Power Indicator3will turn green.Th i s

will turn the unit on and return it to the input

source that was last used.The unit may also be turned on from Standby by pressing any of the

Source Selector buttons on the remote l m y or front panel

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To turn the unit off at the end of a listening session,simply press the System Power

Control 2 on the front panel or the PowerOff Button d on the remote. Power to any

equipment plugged into the rear panel Switched AC Outlet ﬂ will be shut off and the Power Indicator 3 will turn amber.

When the remote is used to turn the unit “ o f f” it is actually placing the system in a Standby m o d e,as indicated by the amber color of the Power Indicator3.

• To program the AVR 300 for automatic turn-

o f f,press the S l e e p B u t t o n eon the remote.

Each press of the button will increase the time before shut down in the following sequence:

The sleep time will be displayed in the

Information Display and it will count down until

the time has elapsed. When the programmed time has elapsed,the

unit will automatically turn off. Note that the

front-panel display will dim to one-half brightness when the Sleep function is programmed. To cancel the Sleep function, press and hold the

S l e e p B u t t o n e until the information

display returns to normal brightness and the Sleep indicator numbers disappear.

When you will be away from home for an extended period of time it is always a good idea to completely turn the unit off using the front panel Main Power Switch1.

NOTE:All preset memories are lost if the unit is left turned off with the Main Power Switch

for more than two weeks.

Using the On-Screen Display

The AVR 300 is equipped with a powerful onscreen display system that makes it easy to view the current status of the unit or to have messages appear to confirm any functional change, such as a volume increase, input source select i o n ,or surround-mode selection.Two modes of on-screen display are ava i l a b l e,a “ S e m i - O S D ” mode that only displays a message when some aspect of the operation is changed,and a “ F u l l O S D ” mode that displays a complete status report on the unit’s current condition.

Semi-OSD

In the Semi-OSD mode,a one-line message will appear at the bottom of the screen when changes are made to the unit’s operational stat u s.To activate the Semi-OSD mode,press the O S D button q o n c e.A confirmation message (Figure 5) will appear briefly at the bottom of your video display to remind you that this feature is turned on.The message will time-out and disappear after a few seconds.

When Semi-OSD mode is in use,single-line messsages will appear at the bottom of the screen to confirm changes to the volume, source,surround mode or tuner frequency. These messages,which will also be superimposed on any video program that is playing, will disappear after a few seconds.

To turn off the Semi-OSD mode after it has been a c t i va t e d , simply press the O S D button q o n c e.When the OSD OFF m e s s a g e a p p e a r s,the on-screen displays are deactiva t e d .

Full-OSD

An alternative display option is to have a fullscreen report of the AVR 300’s status appear. To activate the Full-OSD,press the OSD button q three times in quick succession. The first press will turn the Semi-OSD on,the second will turn the Semi-OSD off, and the third will bring a full-status report to the screen.NOTE: Full-OSD displays will always appear against a blue background.Even if video is playing,they will not be superimposed over the signal.To

view OSD items and video at the same time you must use the Semi-OSD mode.

The status report will vary depending on the type of audio input in use.For an analog source,t h e first line in the display will show which audio input is active (Figure 5).When a digital audio source is in use, the display will indicate which coaxial or optical input is active (Figure 6).

Figure 5

Figure 6 A c t i vating the Full-OSD will also simplify adjust-

ments to any system para m e t e r,as a full list of choices will be shown.The selected option will appear in reversed,highlighted video,while other choices will appear in normal white on blue video.

The Full-OSD system may be turned off by pressing the OSD button q once.

Display Brightness

In the normal,factory default setting ,the front panel Information Display

3 5

will alwa y s illuminate at full brightness.H o w e v e r, in some installations you may prefer to have the display appear at half brightness or not illuminate at all. To adjust the setting so that the display lights at other than full brightness,follow these steps:

• Press both Selector Buttons

3 4

a t the same time.Note that V F D D I M M E R will appear in the Main Information

D i s p l a y U.

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Operation

• Quickly release both buttons, and then press and release the Set Button ˘. Th e Main Information Display U will now

read VFD FULL.

• Within five seconds,press either of the

Selector Buttons

3 4

to choose either half

b r i g h t n e s s,as indicated by the display VFD HALF,or completely off with the display b l a n k .You may cycle through all of the options by continually pressing the Selector

Buttons

3 4

. .

• When the desired brightness setting is reached, Press Set Button

3 1

twice to return to normal.

Source Selection

• To select a source at any time,press any of the Source Selector buttons on the remote

l m y or front panel

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• The front-panel Video 3 Inputs8may be

used to connect a device such as a video game

or camcorder to your home entertainment

system on a temporary basis.

• When an audio source is selected the last

video input used remains routed to the Video

Outputs 1 ™ and TV Monitor Video

Output b.This permits simultaneously

viewing and listening to different sources.

• When a Video Input source is selected,t h e

video signal for that input will be routed to the

TV Monitor Video Outputjack b and will be viewable on a TV monitor connected to the AVR 300.M a ke certain that your TV is set to the

proper input to view the signal.

Volume Control

• Adjust the volume to a comfortable level

using the front-panel Volume Control ˆ or remote Volume Up/Down buttons.

• When listening in the Stereo mode,with the

surround circuits off, the B a l a n c e Control 7 may be used to adjust the relative sound output between the left-front and right-front speake r s.

• To temporarily silence all speaker outputs

press the Mute button ı. This will

interrupt the output to all speakers and the headphone jack, but it will not affect any recording or dubbing that may be in progress. When the system is muted the MUTE indicator

W will light in the Information Display 35.

Press the Mute button

again to

return to normal operation.

• During a listening session you may wish to adjust the Bass Control 5and Treble

Control 6to suit your listening tastes or

room acoustics.

• For private listening,plug the 1/4" stereo phone plug from a pair of stereo headphones into the front-panel Headphone Jack4.

• In normal operation,when the AVR 300 is turned on,it will always return to the volume setting in effect when the unit was turned off. However,for some installations you may prefer to always have the AVR turn on at a specific setting,regardless of the level when the unit was turned off.To enter that mode and setting, folow these steps:

1.Press both of the Selector

Buttons

3 4

. at the same time. Note that VFD DIMMER will appear in the Main Information Display U.

2.Quickly release both buttons,and then press either one of the Selector

Buttons

3 4

. again and note that VOL

DEFAULT will appear in the Main

Information Display U.

3.To have the volume control always turn on at the same level,press the Set Button i and then release it. The Main Information Display will now read Vol Set Ð xxDB, with the actual number being the current volume level.

4.Within five seconds,use the Volume Control ˆ to set the desired volume level for turn on.

5 .When the volume level is set, press the

S e t Button i

twice to return to

normal opera t i o n .

• To return the Volume Control setting at turn on to the last volume level in use, f o l l o w these steps:

1.Press both of the Selector Buttons

3 4

. at the same time. Note that VFD

DIMMER will appear in the Main

Information Display U.

2.Quickly release both buttons,and then press either one of the Selector

Buttons

3 4

. again and note that VOL DEFAULT will appear in the Main Information Display U.

3.Press the Set Button i

31 .

4.Press the Selector Buttons

3 4

. until

DEFAULT OFF appears in the Main Information Display U.

5.Press the Set Button i

31 .

twice to

return to normal operation.

Surround-Mode Selection

One of the most important features of the AVR 300 is its ability to reproduce a full multichannel surround-sound field from digital sources,analog matrix surround-encoded programs and standard stereo programs. In all, a total of eight listening modes are available on the AVR 300.

Selection of a surround mode is based on personal taste, as well as the type of progra m source material being used.For example,m o t i o n pictures or TV programs bearing the logo of one of the major surround-encoding processes,s u c h as Dolby Surround,D T S Stereo or Ultra S t e r e o

 

may be played in either the Dolby Digital or Dolby Pro Logic modes depending on the source m a t e r i a l .

N OT E : Once a program has been encoded with surround information, it retains the surround matrix as long as the program is broadcast in s t e r e o.Th u s,movies with surround sound will carry surround information when they are broadcast via conventional TV stations,c a b l e,pay T V and satellite tra n s m i s s i o n .In addition,a growing number of made-for-television progra m s,s p o r t s b r o a d c a s t s,radio dramas and music CDs are also recorded in surround sound.You may view a list of these programs at the Dolby Laboratories We b site at www. d o l b y. c o m .

When a program is not listed as carrying intentional surround information,you may find that the Pro Logic or Dolby 3 Stereo modes often deliver enveloping surround presentations through the use of the natural information present in all stereo recordings.H o w e v e r,for stereo, but non-surround progra m s,we suggest that you try the Hall 1, Hall 2 or Theater modes.

Surround modes are selected using either the front-panel controls or the remote. To select a surround mode from the front panel,simply press the button that corresponds to the

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Operation

MODE

DOLBY DIGITAL

DTS

DOLBY PRO LOGIC

DOLBY 3 STEREO

HALL 1 AND HALL 2

THEATER

STEREO

FEATURES

Available only with digital input sources encoded with Dolby Digital data. It provides up to five separate main audio channels and a special dedicated Low-Frequency Effects channel.

Available only with digital input sources encoded with DTS data.Available on special DVD,LD and audio-only discs,DTS provides up to five separate main audio channels and a special dedicated low-frequency channel.

The standard mode for analog surround sound decoding.It uses information encoded in a two-channel stereo recording to produce four distinct outputs:Left,Center, Right and a Mono Surround channel. Use this mode for accurate reproduction of programs bearing the Dolby Surround,DTS Stereo,UltraStereo or other “Surround”logos.Surround-encoded programs include videocassette,DVD and LD movies,TV and cable programs, radio programs and audio CDs.Dolby Pro Logic processing may also be used to provide a pleasing surround effect with some stereophonic source material that does not carry surround encoding.

Uses the information contained in a surround-encoded or two-channel stereo program to 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.

These modes are designed for use with stereo recordings.They provide a sound-field effect that simulates the complex combination of direct and reflected sounds that create the rich reverberant atmosphere of a medium-sized concert hall (Hall 1) or a large concert hall (Hall 2).

Surround processing uses matrix surround decoding to simulate a standard movie or stage theater.

This mode turns off all surround processing and presents the pure left and right channel presentation of two-channel stereo programs.

DELAY TIME RANGE

Center:0 ms –5 ms Surround: 0 ms –15 ms

Delay not adjustable

15 ms – 30 ms Initial Setting = 20 ms

No surround channels

Hall 1 – Fixed at 41 ms Hall 2 – Fixed at 67 ms

(not adjustable)

27.3 ms (not adjustable)

No surround channels

Surround-Mode Chart

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Operation

(continued from page 21) desired mode ( Ó Ô  Ò Ú .To

select a surround mode using the remote, p r e s s the Surround Mode Selectorf, and then press the

⁄/¤

buttons h to change the mode.As you press the buttons,the Surround mode name will appear in the Main Information Display U,and an individual mode indicator will also light up F G H I J K.

Note that the Dolby Digital or DTS modes may only be selected when a digital input is in use. For more information on selecting digital sources, see the following section of this manual.

To listen to a program in traditional two-channel s t e r e o,using the front-left and front-right speakers only (plus the subwoofer if installed and c o n f i g u r e d ) , press the S u r round Off b u t t o nÙ on the front panel,or follow the instructions shown above for using the remote until S U R R

O F F appears in the Main Information Display U.When the AVR 300’s surround cir-

cuits are turned off,and it is in the Stereo mode, the SURR OFF indicator K will illuminate in the Information Display 35.

Digital Audio Playback

Digital audio such as Dolby Digital and DTS are a major advancement over past systems.It delivers five discrete channels:left front,c e n t e r,r i g h t f r o n t ,left surround and right surround.E a c h channel is full range and offers dra m a t i c a l l y improved dynamic range and significant improvements to signal-to-noise ra t i o s.In addition,b o t h of the digital systems have the capability to deliver an additional channel that is specifically devoted to low-frequency information.This is the “ . 1 ”channel referred to when you see these systems descibed as “ 5 . 1 ” .The bass channel is totally separate but since it is intentionally bandwidth limited,sound designers have given it that unique designation.

Dolby Digital

Dolby Digital (originally known as AC - 3®) is ava i lable on DVD and LD discs and is a part of the new high-definition television (HDTV) system.

Note that an optional,external RF demodulator is required to use the AVR 300 to listen to the Dolby Digital sound tracks available on laser discs.Connect the RF output of the LD player to the demodulator and then connect the digital output of the demodulator to the the Optical or Coaxial inputs d e of the AVR 300.No

demodulator is required for use with DTSencoded laser discs.

DTS

DTS is another digital audio system that is capable of delivering 5.1 audio. Although both DTS and Dolby Digital are digital, they use different methods of encoding the signals,and thus they require different decoding circuits to convert the digital signals back to analog.

DTS-encoded sound tracks are available on select DVD and LD discs, as well as on special audio-only DTS discs.You may use any LD or CD player equipped with a digital output to play DTS-encoded discs with the AVR 300.All that is required is to connect the player’s output to either the Optical or Coaxial input on the rear panel d e.

In order to listen to DVDs encoded with DTS sound tracks, the DVD player must be compatible with the DTS signal as indicated by a DTS logo on the player’s front panel.Note that early DVD players may not be able to play DTSencoded DVDs.This does not indicate a problem with the AVR 300,as some players cannot pass the DTS signal through to the digital outputs. If you are in doubt as to the capability of your DVD player to handle DTS discs,consult the player’s owner’s manual.

Selecting a Digital Source

To utilize either digital mode you must have a digital source properly connected to the AVR 300.Connect the digital outputs from DVD players,HDTV receivers and CD players to the Optical or Coaxial inputs on the rear panel d e. In order to provide a backup signal and a source for analog stereo recording,the analog outputs provided on digital source equipment should also be connected to their appropriate inputs on the AVR 300 rear panel (e.g., connect the analog stereo audio output from a DVD to the DVD inputs ∞ on the rear panel when you connect the source’s digital outputs).

When playing a digital source such as DVD,first select the input using the remote or front-panel controls as outlined in this manual.Next, select the digital source by pressing the appropriate Digital Input Selector button ¯ and then using the

⁄/¤

buttons h on the remote or

the Selector buttons

3 4

on the front panel to choose either of the two OPTICAL or COAXIAL inputs, as they appear in the Main Information Display U or on-screen display.Press the Set button i ˘ to enter

the desired choice.When the digital source is playing,the AVR 300 will automatically detect whether it is a multichannel Dolby Digital or DTS source, or a conventional PCM signal, which is the standard output from CD players. An indicator will light in the Information Display to confirm the digital signal is Dolby Digital F or PCM E and if the source is

COAX

A or

OPTICAL

Digital Status

When a digital source is playing, the AVR 300 will automatically switch to the proper surround mode.It is important to note, however, that not all Dolby Digital or DTS sources are encoded with the full complement of five channels plus LFE.When a digital source is playing,the Main Information Display U or on-screen display will change to show the input source and digital type (OPTICAL or COAX).When a source with digital encoding is playing,the input source name will appear in the Information Display or on-screen display, followed by a numeric key indicating the type and number of channels being decoded as follows:

3 / 2 . 1 : This message appears when a full complement of Dolby Digital signals is p r e s e n t : 3 front channels (left, center and r i g h t ) , 2 surround channels (surround left and surround right) and “ 1 ” c h a n n e l , which is the dedicated Low Fr e q u e n c y Effects (LFE) channel.

3 / 1 : This message indicates the system is decoding a standard Dolby Pro Logic signal with left-front, center and right-front channels and a single mono surround channel.

2 / 0 : This message indicates that the system is decoding a traditional two-channel stereo signal and that no center, surround or LFE signals are present.

1 / 0 : This is a monaural signal that plays through the center-channel speaker only. There is no sound at the front-left,f r o n t - r i g h t or surround speake r s.

The current status of the AVR may also be obtained by pressing the OSD Button q until the Full-OSD appears on your video d i s p l a y ’s screen.

Night Mode

A special feature of Dolby Digital is the Night mode,which enables specially encoded input

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sources to be played back with full digital intelligibilty while reducing the minimum peak level by 1/4 to 1/3.This prevents abruptly loud transitions from disturbing others without reducing the impact of the digital source.The Night mode is available only when Dolby Digital

signals with special data are being played. To engage the Night mode, press the Night

buttonz on the remote and note that the NIGHT mode indicator M will illuminate in the Information Display and a message will appear on the OSD.

IMPORTANT NOTES ON DIGITAL PLAYBACK:

1.When the digital playback source is stopped,

or in a pause, fast forward or chapter search mode,the digital audio data will momentarily stop, causing a N O D A T A message to be displayed in the Main Information Display U

or on-screen display.This is normal and does

not indicate a problem with either the AVR 300

or the source machine.The AVR 300 will return

to digital playback as soon as the data is avail-

able and when the machine is in a standard play mode.

2 .Although the AVR 300 will decode virtually all DVD movies,CDs and HDTV sources,it is possible that some future digital sources may not be com-

patible with the AVR 300.

3. Note that not all digitally encoded programs

contain full 5.1 channel audio. Consult the pro-

gram guide that accompanies the DVD or laser

disc to determine which type of audio has been

recorded on the disc. The AVR 300 will auto-

matically sense the type of digital surround

encoding used and adjust to accommodate it.

4.When a digital source is playing, you may not

select any of the analog surround modes such as Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby 3 Stereo,Hall 1/2 or

Theater.

5.When a Dolby Digital or DTS source is play-

ing,it is not possible to make an analog record-

ing using the Tape g and VCR 1 ™ record

outputs.However, the digital signals will be

passed through to the digital audio outputs ª.

PCM Audio Playback

PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) is the non-

compressed digital audio system used for compact discs and Dolby Digital or DTS laser

d i s c s.The digital circuits in the AVR 300 are capable of high-quality digital-to-analog decodi n g ,and they may be connected directly to the digital audio output of your CD or LD player.

Connections may be made to either the O p t i c a l or C o a x i a l inputs d e on the rear panel.

To listen to a PCM digital source,first select the input for the desired source (e. g . ,C D ) .Next press the D i g i t a lSelect button ¯ k and then use the

⁄/¤

buttons h on the remote or the

S e l e c t o r b u t t o n s

3 4

on the front panel until

the desired choice of either O P T I C A L o r

C O A X appears in the Main Information Display U. Press the S e t button i

t o

enter the desired choice. When a PCM source is playing,the P C M indi-

cator E will light,and the Main Information Display will show the input source and the digital type.During PCM playback you may select any surround mode except Dolby Digital.When an audio-only DTS disc is played,the AVR will automatically select the DTS mode, and no other mode may be selected.

Tuner Operation

The AVR 300’s tuner is capable of tuning A M , FM and FM Stereo broadcast stations. S t a t i o n s may be tuned manually, or they may be stored as favorite station presets and recalled from a 30-position memory.

Station Selection

1.Press the AM/FM button $y to select the tuner as an input.

2.Press the AM/FM button $y again to switch between AM and FM so that the desired frequency band is selected.

3.Press the Tuner Mode button

to select manual or automatic tuning. When the AU TOindicator Q is illuminated in

the Main Information Display the tuner will only stop at those stations that have a strong enough signal to be received with acceptable quality.

When the MONO indicator R is illuminated, the tuner is in a manual mode and will stop at each frequency increment in the selected band.

4.To select stations press the Tuning button

w.When the AUTO indicator Q is

illuminated,press the buttons for two seconds and then release to cause the tuner to search for the next highest or lowest frequency station that has an acceptable signal.When tuning FM stations in the Auto mode,the tuner will only select Stereo stations.To tune to the next station,press the button again.If the MONO indi- cator R is illuminated, tap the Tuning button

w to advance one frequency increment at

a time,or press and hold it to locate a specific station.When the TUNED indicator T illumi- nates,the station is properly tuned and should be heard with clarity.

5.Stations may also be tuned directly by pressing the Direct button s on the remote, and then pressing the Numeric Keys p that correspond to the station’s frequency.The desired station will automatically be tuned.

NOTE:When the FM reception of a station is weak,audio quality will be increased by switching to Mono mode by pressing the Tuner Mode button *n until the S T E R E O indicator S goes out.

Preset Tuning

Up to 30 stations may be stored in the AVR 300’s memory for easy recall using the front-panel controls or the remote.

To enter a station to the memory, first tune the station using the steps outlined above;then:

1.Press the Memory button o on the remote.Note that MEMORY indicator P will illuminate and flash in the Information Display.

2.Within five seconds,press the Numeric Keys p corresponding to the location where you wish to store this station’s frequency.

3.Repeat the process after tuning any additional stations to be preset.

Recalling Preset Stations

• To manually select a station previously entered in the preset memory, press the Numeric Keys p that correspond to the desired station’s memory location.

• To manually tune through the list of stored preset stations one by one, press the Preset buttons & v on the front panel or remote.

• To automatically scan through the stations entered in the preset memory,press the

P reset Scan button ^on the front panel.

25 OPERATION

Operation

The tuner will run through the list of preset s t a t i o n s,stopping for five seconds at each one. Press the button again to stop the scan at your desired station.

• To view a list of the stations entered in the preset memory,press the OSD button q t o bring up the Full-OSD screen while the tuner is in use and then press the Memory b u t t o n o.The video display screen will show the first 16 stations that have been preset, a s shown in Figure 7.

Figure 7 The word NONE simply indicates that no sta-

tion information has been entered and that the memory slot is ava i l a b l e.To view the remaining s t a t i o n s,press the Numeric Keys p for a preset number not on the list, and the display will change.

Tape Recording

In normal operation, the audio or video source selected for listening through the AVR 300 is sent to the record outputs. This means that any program you are watching or listening to may be recorded simply by placing machines connected to the outputs for Tape Out g or Video 1 ™ in the record mode.

When a digital audio recorder is connected to the digital outputs ª,you are able to record the digital signal to a CD-R,MiniDisc or other digital recording system.

NOTES:

• The digital outputs are active only when a digital signal is present,and they do not convert an analog input to a digital signal, or change the format of the digital signal. In additonal,the digital recorder must be compatible with the output signal. For example,the PCM digital input from a CD player may be recorded on a CD-R or MiniDisc,but Dolby Digital or DTS signals may not.

• Please make certain that you are aware of any copyright restrictions on any material you copy.Unauthorized duplication of copyrighted materials is prohibited by Federal law.

Output-Level Trim Adjustment

Normal output-level adjustment for the AVR 300 is established using the Test Tone, as outlined on page 18. In some cases, however,it may be desirable to adjust the output levels using program material such as a test disc,or a selection you are familiar with.Additionally,the output level for the subwoofer can only be adjusted using this procedure.

To adjust the output levels using program material, first set the reference volume for the front-left and front-right channels using the Volume Control ˆ . If you wish to vary the difference between the left and right channels,use the Balance Control 7.

Once the reference level has been set, p r e s s the Channel Select button gand note that

FRONT L LEV will appear in the M a i n Information Display U. To change the

l e v e l , first press the S e t button i

, a n d

then use the S e l e c t o r buttons

3 4

or the

⁄/¤

buttons h to raise or lower the level. D O N OT use the volume control, as this will alter the reference setting.

Adjusting the output-level trim is easier when the Full-OSD system is used.To do this, f i r s t press the Channel Select Button g a n d then press the OSD button so that the display shows all available speaker positions as shown in Figure 8. Note that there will be a flashing pointer under the F L, or front-left position. When the Set button i is pressed to start a d j u s t m e n t s, the pointer will stop flashing. During adjustments the numbers will increase or decrease to indicate the change from the reference-level setting.

Figure 8

Once the change has been made,press the Set button i

3 1

and then press the Selector

buttons

3 4

or the

⁄/¤

buttons h to select the next output channel location that you wish to adjust. To adjust the subwoofer level,press the Selector buttons

3 4

or the

⁄/¤

b u t t o n s h until S-WOOFER LEV appears in the Main Information Display U.

Press the S e t button i

3 1

when the name of the desired channel appears in the Main Information Display U, and follow the instructions shown earlier to adjust the level.

Repeat the procedure as needed until all channels requiring adjustment have been set.When all adjustments have been made and no further adjustments are made for twenty seconds, the AVR 300 will return to normal operation.

NOTE:The output levels may be separa t e l y trimmed for each digital and analog surround m o d e.If you wish to have different trim levels for a specific mode,select that mode using the front panel buttons

( Ó Ô  Ò

Ú or

f on the remote control and follow the instruc-

tions in the steps shown above.

6-Channel Direct Input

The AVR 300 is equipped for future expansion through the use of optional, external adapters for formats that the AVR 300 may not be capable of processing.When an adapter is connected to the 6-Channel Direct Input §,you may select it by pressing the 6-Ch Input Selector

Note that when the 6-Channel Direct Input is in use, you may not select a surround mode,as the external decoder determines processing. In addition, there is no signal at the record outputs when the 6-Channel Direct Input is in use.

Memory Backup

This product is equipped with a memory backup system that preserves tuner presets and system configuration information if the unit is accidentally unplugged or subjected to a power outage.This memory will last for approximately two weeks, after which time all information must be reentered.

26 MULTIROOM OPERATION

Multiroom Operation

The AVR 300 is fully equipped to operate as the control center for a sophisticated multi-

room operation with optional remote external InfraRed (IR) sensors, speakers and power a m p l i f i e r s.Although some multiroom installations will require the services of a specially trained installer, it is possible for the average do-it-yourself hobbyist to install a simple

remote room system.

Installation

The key to remote room operation is to link the remote room to the AVR 300’s location with wire for an infrared receiver and speakers or an amplifier. For complete installation instructions for multiroom use, see page 14.

Multiroom Setup

Once the audio and IR link connections have

been made,the AVR 300 needs to be configured

for multiroom operation using the steps below.

When making these selections,you may use the

front-panel Information Display,or use the OnScreen Display System. Either the Semi-OSD system may be used,in which case the choices will

appear as a single-line display at the bottom of

the screen,or the full-screen display may be used.

When the Full-OSD display system is in use,t h e

complete list of choices will appear on the screen.

To activate the Semi-OSD,press the O S Db u t t o n q o n c e.To activate the Full-OSD, press the

O S D button q three times.This will turn the

Semi-OSD on and then off.The Full-OSD will appear after the third button press.

Once you have determined which,if any, O S D system to use,setup and operation of the multi-

room system is simple.

1. Press the M u l t i button ` to initiate the

multiroom system.If the Semi-OSD system is e n g a g e d , a message will appear at the bottom of the screen.If the Full-OSD system is e n g a g e d , the complete multiroom menu (Figure 9) will be shown on the video display. Press the S e t button i within twenty seconds to enter the multiroom menus.

Figure 9 2 .Press the ⁄or ¤buttons h to turn the

multiroom system on or off, as indicated by the front-panel Information Display message, the Semi-OSD message,or the change in the highlighted video in the Full-OSD screen. P r e s s the S e t button i to enter the settings.

3.Press the ¤Button h to move to the input settings.Press the Set button i to change the input source. Press the

⁄/¤

buttons h to select the desired input. When the input source you wish to send to the remote room location appears on the front-panel Information Display,in the lower screen SemiOSD message,or is highlighted in reverse video in the Full-OSD listing,press the S e t button i to enter the selection.

4.Press the

⁄/¤

buttons h to move to the multilevel setting.Press the Set button i if you wish to change the output level. Within twenty seconds, press the ⁄or

buttons h to change the output level for the multiroom feed. The volume change will appear as a number in dB increments below the 0dB reference level in the front-panel Information Display, as a lower third SemiOSD message,or as the last line in the Full-OSD status display.

5.Press the Set button i to enter the set- ting.If no further buttons are pressed within five seconds, the unit will return to normal operation.

Multiroom Operation

To activate the feed to the remote room,press the Multi button ` on the remote. Next, press the Set button i. Press the

⁄/¤

buttons h to turn the multiroom feed on or off. When the multiroom system is on, the M U LT I indicator L will light in the Information

Display35,and the Main Information Display U or OSD will display MUL

ROOM ON. Press the Set button i to enter the setting.

When the multiroom system is turned on,t h e previously selected input will be fed to the M u l t i O u t jacks • on the rear panel.The volume will be as set in the previous selection,although it may also be adjusted using an optional volume control in the remote location or on the optional audio power amplifier connected to the M u l t i O u t jacks •.

If an optional IR sensor is located in the remote room and connected to the AVR 300’s Multi IR jack ¤,the multiroom system may be turned on or controlled by simply pointing the AVR 300 r e m o t e,or an optional programmable remote that includes codes for the AVR 300,at the IR s e n s o r.Note that depending on the type of prog rammable remote used, the code for the AV R ’s Multi button may not be contained in the p r e p r o g rammed code libra r y,and must be “ l e a r n e d ”into the remote,if possible.

To change the input source for the multiroom feed once it has been turned on,follow the instructions on this page.

Once the multiroom system is turned on, it will remain on even if the AVR 500 is placed in the Standby mode in the main room by pressing the Power-Off Button d or the System Power Control 2 on the front panel. To turn off the multiroom sysytem,even when the AVR is in Standby mode in the main listening room, press the Multi button ` and then the Set button i. Press the

⁄/¤

buttons h so

that the M U LT I indicator L in the Infor-

mation Display35goes out, and the Main Information Display U or OSD will display MUL ROOM OFF.Press the Set button

i to enter the setting and turn the unit off. Even when the AVR is turned off in the main

room,the multiroom system may be turned on at any time by pressing the Multi button `.

27 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE

Programming the Remote

The AVR 300 includes a powerful remote control that is preset to operate all AVR functions and most Harman Kardon products. In addition, the remote contains the codes for most popular brands of audio and video equipment,including CD,DVD and LD players; cassette decks;cable boxes;VCRs; and satellite receivers.Once the remote is programmed with the codes for the equipment in your system,you may eliminate most other remotes,replacing them with of a single,universal remote control.

Programming the Remote

As shipped from the factory,the remote is fully programmed for all AVR 300 functions,a s well as those of most Harman Kardon CD change r s,CD and DVD players,and cassette decks.I n a d d i t i o n ,by following one of the methods below, you may program the remote to operate a wide range of devices from other manufacturers.

Direct Code Entry

This method is the easiest way to program your remote to work with different products.

1.Use the tables in the following pages to determine the three-digit code or codes that match both the product type (e.g.,VCR,TV), and the specific brand name. If there is more than one number for a brand,make note of the different choices.

2.Turn on the product you wish to program into the AVR 300 remote.

3.Press and hold both the Input or Video Device Selector c for the type of product to be entered (e.g.,VCR,TV) and the Mute button at the same time. Hold both buttons until the red light under the Selector button stays lit.Note that the next step must take place while the red light is on,and it must begin within 20 seconds after the light illuminates.

4. Point the AVR 300’s remote towards the unit to be progra m m e d , and enter the first threedigit code number using the N u m e r i c b u ttons p.If the unit being programmed turns o f f,the correct code has been entered.P r e s s the Input or Video Device Selectorc

a g a i n , and note that the red light will flash twice before going dark to confirm the entry.

5.If the product to be programmed does NOT turn off,continue to enter the three-digit code numbers until the equipment turns off.

At this point,the correct code has been entered.Press the Input or Video Device S e l e c t o r c again and note that the red light will flash twice before going dark to confirm the entry.

6.Try all of the functions on the remote to make certain that the product operates properly.Keep in mind that many manufacturers use a number of different combinations of codes, so it is a good idea to make certain that not only does the Power control work,but that the volume,channel and transport controls work as they should.If functions do not work properly, you may need to use a different remote code.

7 . If a code cannot be entered to turn the

unit off, if the code for your product does not appear in the tables in this manual, o r if not all functions operate properly,t r y p r o g ramming the remote with the A u t o Search Method.

Auto Search Method

If the unit you wish to include in the AVR 300’s remote is not listed in the code tables in this manual or if the code does not seem to opera t e p r o p e r l y,you may wish to program the correct code using the Auto Search method that follows:

1.Turn on the product that you wish to include in the AVR 300 remote.

2. Press the Input or Video Device Selector c for the type of product to be entered (e. g . ,V C R ,TV) and the M u t e b u t t o n

at the same time.Hold both buttons until the red light under the button stays lit. Note that the next step must take place while the red light is on,and it must begin within 20 seconds after the light illuminates.

3. Point the AVR 300 remote towards the unit to be progra m m e d , and press and hold the Channel Selector b u t t o nf.Th i s will send out a series of codes from the r e m o t e ’s built-in data base, with each flash of the red light under the Input or Vi d e o Device Selectorc indicating that a code has been sent.When the device to be p r o g rammed turns off,I M M E D I AT E L Y release the Channel Selector b u t t o nf.

4.Press the Input or Video Device Selector c again, and note that the red light will flash twice before going dark to confirm the entry.

5.Try all of the functions on the remote to make certain that the product operates.

Keep in mind that many manufacturers use a number of different combinations of codes, and it is a good idea to make certain that not only the Power control works,but

the volume, channel and transport controls,

as appropriate. If all functions do not work properly, you may need to Auto-Search for a

different code,or enter a code via the Direct

Code Entry method.

Code Readout

When the code has been entered using the A u t o Search method,it is always a good idea to find out the exact code so that it may be easily reentered if necessary.You may also read the codes to verify which device has been programmed to a specific Control Selector button.

1 . Press and hold both the Input or Vi d e o

Device Selector c for the type of product to be entered (e. g . ,V C R ,TV) and the M u t e b u t t o n at the same time. Hold both buttons until the red light under the button stays lit. Note that the next step must take place while the red light is o n , and it must begin within 20 seconds after the light illuminates.

2 .Press the Digital Select/Exitbutton k.

The red light under the Input or Vi d e o Device Selector c will blink in a sequence that corresponds to the three-digit c o d e,with a one-second pause between each d i g i t .Count the number of blinks between each pause to determine the digit of the c o d e. One blink is the number 1,two blinks is the number 2,and so forth.Ten blinks are used to indicate a “ 0 ” .

Example:One blink,followed by a one-second pause,followed by six blinks,followed by a

one-second pause, followed by ten blinks indi-

cates that the code has been set to 160.

For future reference enter the Setup Codes for

the equipment in your system here:

CD______________ DVD ____________ C B L _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _SAT ______________ TV ______________VCR______________

28 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE

Programming the Remote

P ro g rammed Device Functions

Once the AVR 300’s remote has been pro-

g rammed for the codes of other devices, p r e s s the appropriate Input or Video Device S e l e c t o r c to change the remote from

control over the AVR 300 to the additional prod-

u c t .When you press any of these buttons,it will briefly flash in red to indicate that you have changed the device being controlled.

When operating a device other than the

AVR 300,the controls may not correspond

exactly to the function printed on the remote or button.Some commands,such as the volume c o n t r o l , are the same as they are with the AVR 300.Other buttons will change their func-

tion so that they correspond to a secondary

label on the remote.For example,the Sleep and Surround Mode selector buttons also function as the Channel Up and Channel Down buttons when operating most TV sets,VCRs or cable box e s.The Channel Up/Down indication is

printed directly on the remote.The same is true

for standard CD player,cassette deck,VCR and DVD functions, which follow the standard function icons printed on top of the buttons.

For some products, however,the function of a particular button does not follow the command printed on the remote. In order to see which function a button controls, consult the Function List tables printed on page 30.To use those

tables, first check the type of device being con-

trolled (e.g.,TV,VCR).Next,look at the remote control diagram pictured on page 29.Note that each button has a number on it.

To find out what function a particular button has for a specific device, find the button num-

ber on the Function List and then look in the

column for the device you are controlling. For

example,button number 8 is the Test Tone

button for the AVR 300, but it is the “Favorite”

button for many VCRs and Satellite receivers.

Button number 39 is the Preset Tune Down button for the AVR 300,the “Reverse Skip”button for CD players and the “Page Down” button for some cable boxes.

Note that the numbers used to describe the button functions on page 30 for the purposes of describing how a button operates are a different set of numbers than those used in the rest of this manual to describe the button functions for the AVR.

Notes on Using the AVR 300 Remote With Other Devices.

• Manufacturers may use different code sets for the same product category.For that reason,i t is important that you check to see if the code set you have entered operates as many controls as possible. If it appears that only a few functions opera t e,check to see if another code set will work with more buttons.

• When a button is pressed on the AVR 300 remote,the red light under the Input or Video Device Selector c for the product being operated should flash briefly. If the Device Control Selector flashes for some but not all buttons for a particular product,it does NOT indicate a problem with the remote, but rather that no function is programmed for the button being pushed.

Macro Programming

Macros enable you to easily repeat frequently used combinations of commands with the press of a single button on the AV R ’s remote control. Once progra m m e d ,a macro will send out up to eight different remote codes in a predetermined sequential order enabling you to automate the process of turning on your system, changing devices,or other common tasks.Th e AV R ’s remote can store up to five separa t e macro command sequences,one that is associated with the Power Button d, and four more that are accessed by pressing the Macro Buttons r s t.

1.Press any of the Input or Video Device S e l e c t o rs c and the Mute button

at the same time until the red light

under the Device Control Selector turns on.

2.Press the button on the remote that you wish to use for this macro.This may be either the Power button d or any of the four Macro buttons r s t.However, it is recommended that to avoid confusion, the Power button only be used to enter turn-on/turn-off sequences.When you press the button the macro will be programmed to,the light under Selector button c

will blink once.

3.Enter up to eight steps for the macro sequence by pressing the Selector button c for the device to be controlled and then pressing the button for the actual command step.Although the macro may contain up to eight steps, each button press counts as a step, including those used to change devices.The red light under the Selector button c will blink once

to confirm each button press as you enter commands.

N OT E : While entering commands for Po w e r On/Off of any device during a macro sequence, press the M u t e button . D ON OT press the actual Power button.

4 .When the eight steps have been entered,

press the Channel Up button f t o store the commands. The red light under the Input or Video Device Selectors

c will blink and then turn off.

Example:To program your TV, Cable Box and the AVR 300 to turn on when the Power button is pressed,first press and hold down the AV R b and M u t e buttons until the red light comes on under the AV R b u t t o n .N e x t , press the M u t e button t o enter the Power command for the AV R .P r e s s the TV Device Control Selector to select the TV mode,and then press the M u t e button a g a i n ,to select TV Po w e r. F i n a l l y,press the CBL Device Control Selector followed by the M u t e b u t t o n

to select Cable Po w e r. Press the Channel Up button f to enter the com- m a n d s.

After following these steps, each time you press the Power button d, the remote will send the Power On/Off command.

To remove a macro program,follow steps 1,2 and 4 above, but ignore step three. For example,to erase the macro just entered,press the Device Selector c and the Mute button at the same time until the red light under the Device Control Selector turns on. Press the Power button d and then press the Channel Up button f. The red light under the Device Control Selector c will blink twice to confirm the data entry and then turn off.

Volume Punch-Through

The AVR 300’s remote may be programmed to operate the Volume Control from either the TV or the AVR in conjunction with any of the eight devices controlled by the remote.For example, since the AVR 300 will likely be used as the sound system for TV viewing,you may wish to have the AVR’s volume activated although the remote is set to run the TV. Either the AVR or TV volume control may be associated with any of the remote’s devices.To program

29 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE

Programming the Remote

the remote for Volume Punch-Through,follow these steps:

1. Press the Input o rVideo Device Selector c for the unit you wish to have associated with the volume control and the M u t e button at the same time until the red light illuminates under the Device Selector.

2.Press the Volume Upbutton .

3.Press either the AV Rb or the TV Device C o n t rol Selector , depending on which s y s t e m ’s volume control you wish to have attached for the punch-through mode.N o t e that the red light under the Device Contro l S e l e c t o r will blink twice and then go out to confirm the data entry.

Example:To have the AVR’s volume control activated even though the remote is set to control the TV, first press the TV Device C o n t rol Selector and the M u t e b u t t o n

at the same time.N e x t , press the

Volume Up button , followed by the AVR Device

C o n t rol Selector b.

N OT E : Should you wish to return the remote to

the original configuration after entering a Vo l u m e P u n c h - Th r o u g h , you will need to repeat the steps shown above.H o w e v e r,press the s a m e D e v i c e Control Selector in steps one and three.

Reassigning Device-Control Selectors

Although any of the Input o rVideo Device S e l e c t o rs c is normally assigned to the

category of product shown on the remote,it is possible to reassign one of these buttons to operate a second device of another type.For example, if you have two VCRs but no cable box receiver, you may program the CBL button to opera t e a second V C R .Before following the normal prog ramming steps for either Three-Digit entry or A u t o Search code entry,you must first reassign the button with the following steps:

1.Press the Input o r Video Device Selector c you wish to reassign and the M u t e button at the same time until the red light illuminates under the Device Contro l Selector .

2.Press the Input o rVideo Device Selector c for the function you wish to p r o g ram into the reassigned button.

3.Enter the three-digit code for the specific model you wish the reassigned button to operate.

4.Press the same Input o r Video Device S e l e c t o rc pressed in Step 1 once again to store the selection.

Example: To use the CBL button to operate a second VCR,first press the CBL Device C o n t rol Selector and the M u t e b u t t o n

at the same time until the red light glows under the CBL button.Press the VCR button, followed by the three-digit code for the specific model you wish to control.F i n a l l y,press the CBL button again.

30 SETUP CODES

Function List

No. Button Name CD/CDR DVD Tape TV VCR CBL SAT

1 AVR Selector 2 TVSelector Power On 3 CD Selector Power On 4 DVD Selector Power On 5 CBL/SATSelector Power On Power On 6 VCRSelector Power On 7 Power Off Power Off Power Off Power On/Off Power On/Off Power On/Off Power On/Off 8 Test Input Select Fav Fav

9 TV/VCR 10 Surround Select CDR Select Skip Fwd Channel + Channel + Channel + Channel + 11 Sleep

CDP Select 12 Volume Up Input Level Up Volume Up Volume Up Volume Up Volume Up 13 Surround Select Skip Rev Channel – Channel – Channel – Channel – 14 Mute Mute Mute Mute 15 Volume Down Input Level Down Volume Down Volume Down Volume Down 16 Channel Title Guide Guide Guide Guide 17 Speaker Intro Scan Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu 18

⁄

Up Up Up Up Up

ﬁ

Left Left Left Left Left 20 Set Enter Select Select Select Select 21

ﬂ

Right Right Right Right Right 22 Digital Select/Exit Record Subtitle Exit Exit Exit Exit 23

Down Down Down Down Down 24 Delay/Prev. Channel Open/Close Return Prev. Channel Prev.Channel Prev.Channel 25 Vid 1 Select Track Direct Sub W On/Off Music Alt 26 6 Ch Select 27 Night Pause Pause Rec./Pause Rec./Pause 28 Multi Room Stop Stop Stop Stop 29 Vid 2 Select Track Increment Open/Close 30 AM/FM 31 Transport Reverse Play Reverse 32 Transport forward Play Play Play forward Play 33 Vid 3 Select Disk Skip Disk Skip 34 Tuner Mode 35 Tuning Down

ﬁﬁ

Rev Search Rev Search Rewind Rewind Say –

36 Tuning Up

ﬂﬂ

Fwd Search Fwd Search Fast Forward Fast forward Day + 37 Tape Selector 38 Memory 39 Preset

‡ﬁ

Rev Skip Rev Slow Page – 40 Preset

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