Harman-Kardon AVR 3000 User Manual
AVR 3000Audio/VideoReceiver
AVR 3000
OWNER’S MANUAL
Power for the Digital Revolution
®
™
Table of Contents
3 Introduction
4 Safety Information
4 Unpacking
5 Front Panel Controls
7 Front Panel Information Display
9 Rear Panel Connections
11 Remote Control Functions
14 Installation and Connections
14 Audio Equipment Connections
14 Video Equipment Connections
15 SCART A/V Connections
16 System and Power Connections
17 System Configuration
17 Speaker Selection and Placement
18 Settings to be Made
With Each Input Used
19 Input Setup
19 Surround Setup
19 Speaker Setup
21 Adjustments for Other Inputs
21 Making Settings independent of
selected Input
21 Delay Settings
22 Night Mode Settings
22 Output Level Adjustment
23 Using EzSet
23 Manual Output Level Adjustment
25 Operation
25 Basic Operation
25 Source Selection
25 Controls and Use of Headphones
26 Surround Mode Chart
27 Surround Mode Selection
27 Digital Audio Playback
29 Tape Recording
30 Output Level Trim Adjustment
30 6-Channel Direct Input
30 Memory Backup
31 Tuner Operation
32 RDS Operation
34 Advanced Features
34 Display Brightness
34 Turn On Volume Level
35 Semi OSD Settings
35 Full-OSD Time Out Adjustment
36 Programming the Remote
36 Programming the Remote with Codes
37 Macro Programming
38 Programmed Device Function
38 Volume Punch-Through
39 Channel Control Punch-Through
39 Transport Control Punch-Through
39 Resetting the Remote Memory
40 Function List
42 Setup Code Tables
50 Troubleshooting Guide
50 Processor Reset
51 Technical Specifications
Declaration of Conformity
We,Harman Consumer International
2, route de Tours
72500 Château-du-Loir,
FRANCE
declare in own responsibility, that the product described in
this owner’s manual is in compliance with technical standards:
EN 55013/6.1990
EN 55020/12.1994
EN 60065:1993
EN 61000-3-2/4.1995
Carsten Olesen
Harman Kardon Europe A/S
10/00
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
1
– (number in a square) indicates a specific front-panel control
– (number in a circle) indicates a rear-panel connection
0
– (number in an oval) indicates a button or indicator on the remote
A
– (letter in a square) indicates an indicator in the front-panel display
2 TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon!
With the purchase of a Harman Kardon AVR
3000 you are about to begin many years of listening enjoyment. The AVR 3000 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 3000 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 3000 to make all of this happen,
hookup and operation are simple. Color-keyed
connections, programmable remote control, and
on-screen menus make the AVR 3000 easy to
use.To obtain the maximum enjoyment from
your new receiver, we urge you to take the time
to read through this manual. This will ensure
that connections to speakers,source playback
units and other external devices are made properly. In addition, a few minutes spent learning
the functions of the various controls will enable
you to take advantage of all the power the AVR
3000 is able to deliver.
If you have any questions about this product, its
installation or its operation, please contact your
dealer. He is your best local source of information.
Description and Features
The AVR 3000 is among the most versatile and
multi-featured A/V receivers available, incorporating a wide range of listening options.In addition to Dolby Digital and DTS decoding for digital sources, a broad choice of analog surround
modes are available for use with sources such as
CD,VCR,TV broadcasts and the AVR’s own
FM/AM tuner. Along with Dolby Pro Logic*,
Dolby 3 Stereo, 5 Ch Stereo and custom Hall and
Theater modes,only Harman Kardon receivers
offer Logic 7
®
to
create a wider, more enveloping field environment and more defined fly-overs and pans.
Finally, the AVR 3000 is among the very few A/V
receivers that offer decoding of MP3 data, so
that you may listen to the latest music selections
directly from compatible computers or playback
devices with the power and fidelity you expect
from Harman Kardon.
Another Harman Kardon exclusive is VMAx
™,
which uses proprietary processing to create an
open, spacious sound field even when only two
front speakers are available.
In addition to providing a wide range of listening
options, the AVR 3000 is easy to configure so
that it provides the best results with your speakers and specific listening-room environment.
On-screen menus make it simple to enter settings for speakers,inputs and delay times, while
our exclusive EzSet™ remote measures a system‘s sound levels and automatically calibrates
them for perfectly balanced soundfield presentation.
For the ultimate in flexibility, the AVR 3000 features connections for five video devices, all with
both composite and S-Video inputs.Two additional audio inputs are available, and a total of
six digital inputs make the AVR 3000 capable of
handling all the latest digital audio sources.
Coax and optical digital outputs are available for
direct connection to digital recorders.Two video
recording outputs, preamp outputs for use with
external power amplifiers, and a six channel
input make the AVR 3000 virtually future-proof,
with everything needed to accommodate tomorrow’s new formats right on board.
The AVR 3000’s powerful amplifier uses
traditional Harman Kardon high-current design
technologies to meet the wide dynamic range of
any program selection.
Harman Kardon invented the high-fidelity receiver more than forty-seven years ago.With stateof-the-art circuitry and time-honored circuit
designs, the AVR 3000 is one of the finest
receivers ever offered by Harman Kardon in its
price range.
■ Onboard Dolby Digital and DTS
Decoding Using Crystal
®
Chip
Technology
■ Harman Kardon’s Exclusive Logic 7 and
VMAx Modes
■ MP3 Decoding for Use with compatible
Computers and Digital Audio Players
■ Remote Automatically Sets
TM
Output Levels for Optimum
Performance
■ Front-Panel Digital Inputs for Easy
Connection to Portable Digital Devices
and the Latest Video Game Consoles
■ Multiple Digital Inputs and Outputs
■ On-Screen Menu and Display System
■ 6-Channel Direct Input and Preamp
Outputs for Easy Expansion and Use
with Future Audio Formats
■ Remote with Internal Codes Capability
INTRODUCTION 3
Safety Information
Important Safety Information
Verify Line Voltage Before Use
Your AVR 3000 has been designed for use with
220-240-Volt AC current. Connection to a line
voltage other than that for which it is intended
can create a safety and fire hazard and may
damage the unit.
If you have any questions about the voltage
requirements for your specific model, or about
the line voltage in your area, contact your dealer
before plugging the unit into a wall outlet.
Do Not Use Extension Cords
To avoid safety hazards,use only the power cord
attached to your unit. We do not recommend
that extension cords be used with this product.
As with all electrical devices, do not run power
cords under rugs or carpets or place heavy
objects on them. Damaged power cords should
be replaced immediately by an authorized
service depot with a cord meeting factory
specifications.
Handle the AC Power Cord Gently
When disconnecting the power cord from an AC
outlet, always pull the plug, never pull the cord.
If you do not intend to use the unit for any considerable length of time, disconnect the plug
from the AC outlet.
Do Not Open the Cabinet
There are no user-serviceable components inside
this product. Opening the cabinet may present a
shock hazard, and any modification to the
product will void your guarantee. If water or any
metal object such as a paper clip, wire or a
staple accidentally falls inside the unit,
disconnect it from the AC power source
immediately, and consult an authorized service
station.
Installation Location
■ To assure proper operation and to avoid the
potential for safety hazards, place the unit on
a firm and level surface.When placing the
unit on a shelf,be certain that the shelf and
any mounting hardware can support the
weight of the product.
■ Make certain that proper space is provided
both above and below the unit for ventilation.
If this product will be installed in a cabinet or
other enclosed area, make certain that there
is sufficient air movement within the cabinet.
Under some circumstances a fan may be
required.
■ Do not place the unit directly on a carpeted
surface.
■ Avoid installation in extremely hot or cold
locations, or an area that is exposed to direct
sunlight or heating equipment.
■ Avoid moist or humid locations.
■ Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on the
top of the unit, or place objects directly over
them.
Cleaning
When the unit gets dirty, wipe it with a clean,
soft, dry cloth. If necessary, wipe it with a soft
cloth dampened with mild soapy water, then a
fresh cloth with clean water. Wipe dry
immediately with a dry cloth. NEVER use
benzene, aerosol cleaners, thinner, alcohol or any
other volatile cleaning agent. Do not use
abrasive cleaners, as they may damage the finish
of metal parts.Avoid spraying insecticide near
the unit.
Moving the Unit
Before moving the unit, be certain to disconnect
any interconnection cords with other
components, and make certain that you
disconnect the unit from the AC outlet.
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.
4 SAFETY INFORMATION
Front Panel Controls
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RDS
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Main Power Switch
1
System Power Control
2
Power Indicator
3
Headphone Jack
4
Selector Buttons
5
Tone Mode
6
Surround Mode Selector
7
Tuning
8
Tuner Band Selector
9
Preset Stations Selector
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1
Main Power Switch: Press this button to
apply power to the AVR 3000. When the switch
is pressed in, the unit is placed in a Standby
mode, as indicated by the amber LED
rounding the System Power Control
button MUST be pressed in to operate the unit.
To turn the unit off completely and prevent the
use of the remote control, this switch should be
pressed until it pops out from the front panel
so that the word “OFF” may be read at the top
of the switch.
NOTE:This switch is normally left in the “ON”
position.
3
sur-
2
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Input Source Selector
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RDS Select Button
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Digital Optical 3 Input
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Digital Coax 3 Input
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Video 4 input jacks
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Bass Control
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Balance Control
&
Treble Control
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Volume Control
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Set Button
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2
System Power Control:When the Main
Power Switch
turn on the AVR 3000; press it again to turn the
unit off (to Standby). Note that the Power
Indicator surrounding the switch
green when the unit is on.
3
Power Indicator: This LED will be illumi-
nated in amber when the unit is in the Standby
mode to signal that the unit is ready to be
turned on. When the unit is in operation, the
indicator will turn green.
4
Headphone Jack: This jack may be used to
listen to the AVR 3000’s output through a pair
of headphones. Be certain that the headphones
have a standard 6.3 mm stereo phone plug.
Note that the speakers and all Preamp Outputs
will automatically be turned off when the
headphone jack is in use.
1
is “ON,”press this button to
3
will turn
Input Indicators
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Delay
Digital Input Selector
Ò
Main Information Display
Ú
Channel Select Button
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Speaker Select Button
Ù
Test Tone Selector
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Surround Mode Indicators
ˆ
Remote Sensor Window
˜
5
Selector Buttons: When you are establish-
ing the AVR 3000’s configuration settings,use
these buttons to select from the choices available,
as shown in the Main Information Display
6
Tone Mode: Pressing this button enables or
disables the Balance, Bass and Treble tone controls.When the button is pressed so that the
words TONE IN appear in the Main
Information Display
Bass
^
and Treble*controls and of the
Balance control
nals.When the button is pressed so that the
words TONE OUT appear in the Main
Information Display
will be “flat,” without any balance,bass or treble
alteration.
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, the settings of the
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will affect the output sig-
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, the output signal
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.
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 5
Front Panel Controls
7
Surround Mode Selector: Press this but-
ton to change the surround mode by scrolling
through the list of available modes. Note that
Dolby Digital and DTS modes can be selected
only when a digital input is used (See page 26
for more information about surround modes.)
8
Tuning Selector: Press the left side of the
button to tune lower frequency stations and the
right side of the button to tune higher frequency
stations.When a station with a strong signal is
reached, the TUNED indicator
in the Main Information Display
page 31 for more information on tuning stations).
9
Tuner Band Selector: Pressing this button
will automatically switch the AVR to the Tuner
mode. Pressing it again will switch between the
AM and FM frequency bands, holding it pressed
for some seconds will switch between stereo
and mono receiving and between automatic and
manual tuning mode (See page 31 for more
information on the tuner).
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Preset Stations Selector: Press this but-
ton to scroll up or down through the list of stations that have been entered into the preset
memory. (See page 31 for more information on
tuner programming.)
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Input Source Selector: Press this button
to change the input by scrolling through the list
of input sources.
@ RDS Select Button: Press this button to dis-
play the various messages that are part of the
RDS data system of the AVR 3000’s tuner. (See
page 32 for more information on RDS).
#
Digital Optical 3 Input: Connect the opti-
cal digital audio output of an audio or video product to this jack.When the Input is not in use, be
certain to keep the plastic cap installed to avoid
dust contamination that might degrade future
performance.
W
will illuminate
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(see
$
Digital Coax 3 Input: This jack is normally
used for connection to the output of portable
digital audio devices, video game consoles or
other products that have a coax digital jack.
%
Video 4 Input Jacks: These audio/video
jacks may be used for temporary connection to
video games or portable audio/video products
such as camcorders and portable audio players.
^
Bass Control: Turn this control to modify the
low frequency output of the left/right channels by
as much as ±10dB. Set this control to a suitable
position for your taste or room acoustics.
&
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.
*
Treble Control:Turn this control to modify
the high frequency output of the left/right channels by as much as ±10dB. Set this control to a
suitable position for your taste or room acoustics.
(
Volume Control:Turn this knob clockwise
to increase the volume, counterclockwise to
decrease the volume. If the AVR is muted,
adjusting volume control will automatically
release the unit from the silenced condition.
Ó
Set Button: When making choices during
the setup and configuration process,press this
button to enter the desired setting as shown in
the Main Information Display
AVR 3000’s memory. The set button may also be
used to change the display brightness.
(See page 34.)
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into the
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Input indicators: A green LED will light in
front of the input that is currently being used as
the source for the AVR 3000.
Delay: Press this button to begin the
sequence of steps required to enter delay time
settings. (See page 21 for more information on
delay times.)
Ò
Digital Input Selector: When playing a
source that has a digital output, press this
button to select between the Optical
and Coaxial
27-29 for more information on digital audio.)
Ú
delivers messages and status indications to help
you operate the receiver. (See pages 7–8 for a
complete explanation of the Information
Display.)
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Channel Select Button: Press this button
to begin the process of trimming the channel
output levels using an external audio source.
(For more information on output level trim
adjustment, see page 30.)
Ù
Speaker Select Button: Press this button
to begin the process of selecting the speaker
positions that are used in your listening room.
(See page 19 for more information on setup and
configuration.)
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Test Tone Selector: Press this button to
begin the process of adjusting the channel output levels using the internal test tone as a reference. (For more information on output level
adjustment, see page 22.)
ˆ
Surround Mode Indicators: A green LED
will light in front of the surround mode that is
currently in use.
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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.
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Digital inputs. (See pages
Main Information Display: This display
Remote Sensor Window:The sensor
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6 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS
Front Panel Information Display
COAXIAL
THEATER
5 CH STEREO
HALL
3
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STEREO
PRO LOGIC
DIGITAL
DTS
DOLBY D
PCM
MP3
NIGHT
OPTICAL
ANALOG
OSD
LFE
0CL0
1 2 3
1 2 3
MEMORY PRESET
SLEEP
AUTO
5.1 LOGIC 7 CM
VMAx NF
MUTE
TUNED ST
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B
D
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N
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Bitstream Indicators
B
Optical Source Indicators
C
DTS Mode Indicator
D
Dolby Digital Indicator
E
Coaxial Source Indicators
F
Dolby Pro Logic Indicator
G
Analog Input Indicator
H
Dolby 3 Stereo Indicator
I
VMAx Mode Indicator
J
5 Channel Stereo Indicator
K
Logic 7 Mode Indicators
A
Bitstream™ Indicators:When the input is a
digital source, one of these indicators will light to
display the specific type of signal in use.
B
Optical Source Indicators: These indica-
tors light to show when a Optical Digital Input
has been selected.
C
DTS Mode Indicator: This indicator illumi-
nates when the DTS mode is selected.
D
Dolby Digital Indicator: This indicator illu-
minates when Dolby Digital mode is selected.
E
Coaxial Source Indicators: These indica-
tors light to show when a Coaxial Digital Input
has been selected.
F
Dolby Pro Logic Indicator: This indicator
lights when the Dolby ProLogic mode has been
selected.
G
Analog Input Indicator: This indicator
lights when an analog input source has been
selected.
H
Dolby 3 Stereo Indicator: This indicator
lights when the Dolby 3 Stereo Mode has been
selected.
I
VMAx Mode Indicator: This indicator illu-
minates to show that the VMAx mode is in use.
VMAx F appears when the Far Field VMAx
mode is selected; VMAxN appears when the
Near Field VMAx mode is selected. (See page 26
for a description of the VMAx Modes.)
L
Hall Mode Indicator
M
OSD Indicator
N
Theater Mode Indicator
O
Night Mode Indicator
P
Mute Indicator
Q
Speaker/Channel Input Indicators
R
Preset Number/Sleep Timer
S
Preset Indicator
T
Sleep Indicator
U
Memory Indicator
V
Stereo Indicator
J
5 Channel Stereo Indicator: This indica-
tor lights when the 5 Channel Stereo mode has
been selected.
K
Logic 7 Mode Indicators: These indicators
illuminate when the Logic 7 mode is in use.
LOGIC 7Cappears for the Cinema version
of Logic 7, LOGIC 7Mappears for the
Music version of Logic 7. (See page 26 for a
description of the Logic 7 Modes.)
L
Hall Mode Indicator: This indicator lights
when the Hall mode has been selected.
M
OSD Indicator: When the OSD system is in
use, this indicator lights to remind you that the
other indicators in this display do not function
when the On Screen Display is being used.
N
Theater Mode Indicator: This indicator illu-
minates to show that the Theater mode is in use.
O
Night Mode Indicator: This indicator
lights when the AVR 3000 is in the Night mode,
which preserves the dynamic range of digital
program material at low volume levels.
P
Mute Indicator: This indicator illuminates
to remind you that the AVR 3000’s output has
been silenced by pressing the Mute button
. Press the Mute button again to return to
the previously selected output level.
W
Tuned Indicator
X
Auto Indicator
Y
Main Information Display
AA
Traffic Indicator
AB
Radiotext Indicator
AC
Clock Timer Indicator
AD
Program Type Indicator
AE
RDS Indicator
Q
Speaker/Channel Input Indicators: These
indicators are multipurpose, indicating either the
speaker type selected for each channel or the
incoming data-signal configuration.The left,center, right, right surround and left surround speaker
indicators are composed of three boxes, while the
subwoofer is a single box.The center box lights
when a “Small” speaker is selected, and the two
outer boxes light when “Large” speakers are
selected.When none of the boxes are lit for the
center, surround or subwoofer channels, no
speaker has been selected for that position. (See
page 19 for more information on configuring
speakers.) The letters inside each of the center
boxes display active input channels. For standard
analog inputs, only the L and R will light,indicating a stereo input.When a digital source is playing, the indicators will light to display the channels begin received at the digital input.When the
letters flash, the digital input has been interrupted. (See page 28 for more information on the
Channel Indicators).
R
Preset Number/Sleep Timer: When the
tuner is in use, these numbers indicate the specific preset memory location in use. (See page 31
for more information on preset stations.) When
the Sleep function is in use, these numbers show
how many minutes remain before the unit goes
into the Standby mode.
FRONT PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY 7
Front Panel Information Display
S
Preset Indicator: This indicator lights when
the tuner is in use to show that the Preset
Number/Sleep Timer
tion’s preset memory number. (See page 31 for
more information on tuner presets.)
T Sleep Indicator:This indicator lights when
the Sleep function is in use.The numbers in the
Preset/Sleep Number Indicators will show the
minutes remaining before the AVR 3000 goes
into the Standby mode. (See page 25 for more
information on the Sleep function.)
U
Memory Indicator: This indicator flashes
when entering presets and other information
into the tuner’s memory.
V Stereo Indicator:This indicator illuminates
when an FM station is being tuned in stereo.
W
Tuned Indicator: This indicator illuminates
when a station is being received with sufficient signal strength to provide acceptable listening quality.
X Auto Indicator: This indicator illuminates
when the tuner’s Auto mode is in use.
Y 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.
R
is showing the sta-
AA
This indicator illuminates if the RDS station
tuned somtimes transmits traffic information
(see page 32 for more information on RDS).
AB
nates when the RDS station tuned is transmitting radiotext (RT) data.
AC
minates when the RDS station tuned is transmitting the CT (clock time) code, indicating the current time of day.
AD
when the RDS station tuned is transmitting program type data, or during a PTY search.
AE
when the station tuned is transmitting RDS data.
TA Traffic Announcement Indicator:
RT Text Indicator: This indicator illumi-
Clock Time Indicator: This indicator illu-
PTY Indicator: This indicator illuminates
RDS Indicator: This indicator illuminates
8 FRONT PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY
Rear Panel Connections
AC INPUT
~230V/50HZ A
TAPE
FRONT SPKRS (8Ω)
RIGHT LEFT
CENTER
SPKR (8Ω)
PRE OUT
6 CH. DIRECT INPUT
ANTENNA
DIGITAL IN
DIGITAL OUT
VID 3 VID 3
REMOTE
VID 2 VID 2
OPT
OPT
COAX
COAX
VID 1 VID 1
DVD DVD
CD
MON.
OUT
IN
OUT
AM
GND
FM
75Ω
IN
OUT
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OUT
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CENTER SL FL
SUBWOOFER SR FR
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AC OUTLETS
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SWITCHED / 50W MAX
Tape Inputs
Tape Outputs
Video 1 Audio Inputs
AM Antenna
Video 1 Audio Outputs
DVD Audio Inputs
FM Antenna
CD Inputs
6-Channel Direct Inputs
Digital Audio Outputs
Preamp Outputs
Subwoofer Output
Video Monitor Outputs
Front/Center Speaker Outputs
Tape Inputs: Connect these jacks to the
PLAY/OUT jacks of an audio recorder.
Tape Outputs: Connect these jacks to the
RECORD/INPUT jacks of an audio recorder.
Video 1 Audio Inputs: Connect these jacks
to the PLAY/OUT audio jacks on a VCR or other
video source.
supplied with the receiver to theseterminals.If an
external AMantenna is used,make connections to
the AM and GND terminals in accordance with
the instructions supplied with the antenna.
AM Antenna:Connect theAM loop antenna
Surround Speaker Outputs
Switched AC Accessory Outlet
Unswitched AC Accessory Outlet
AC Power Cord
Remote IR Output
Remote IR Input
DVD Video Inputs
Video 1 Video Outputs
Video 3 Video Inputs
Video 2 Video Inputs
Video 2 Video Outputs
Video 1 Video Inputs
Optical Digital Inputs
Coaxial Digital Inputs
Video 1 Audio Outputs: Connect these
jacks to the RECORD/INPUT audio jacks on
a VCR or any other Audio recorder.
DVD Audio Inputs: Connect these jacks to
the analog audio jacks on a DVD or other video
source.
FM Antenna: Connect the supplied indoor or
an optional external FM antenna to this terminal.
CD Inputs: Connect these jacks to the ana-
log output of a compact disc player or CD
changer.
Video 3 Audio Inputs
Video 2 Audio Inputs
Video 2 Audio Outputs
6-Channel Direct Inputs: If an external
digital audio decoder is used, connect the outputs of that decoder to these jacks.
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: These jacks may be con-
nected to an external power amplifier.
Subwoofer Output: Connect this jack to
the line-level input of a powered subwoofer. If
an external subwoofer amplifier is used, connect
this jack to the subwoofer amplifier input.
REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 9
Rear Panel Connections
Video Monitor Outputs: Connect these
jacks to the composite and/or S-Video input of a
TV monitor or video projector to view the onscreen menus and the output of any video source
selected by the receiver’s video switcher.
Front/Center Speaker Outputs: Connect
these outputs to the matching + or – terminals
on your front/center speakers.When making
speaker connections,always make certain to
maintain correct polarity by connecting the red
(+) terminals on the AVR 3000 to the red (+)
terminals on the speaker and the black (–) terminals on the AVR 3000 to the black (–) terminals on the speakers.(See page 14 for more
information on speaker polarity.)
Surround Speaker Outputs: Connect
these outputs to the matching + or – terminals
on your left and right surround speakers.When
making speaker connections always make certain to maintain correct polarity by connecting
the red (+) terminals on the AVR 3000 to the
red (+) terminals on the speakers and the black
(–) terminals on the AVR 3000 to the black (–)
terminals on the speakers.See page 14 for more
information on speaker polarity.
Switched AC Accessory Outlet: This out-
let may be used to power any device that you
wish to have turn on when the unit is turned on
with the System Power Control switch
Unswitched AC Accessory Outlet: This
outlet may be used to power any AC device. The
power will remain on at this outlet regardless of
whether the AVR 3000 is on or off (in Standby),
provided that the Main Power switch
Note: The total power consumption of all
devices connected to the accessory outlets
should not exceed 100 watts from the
Unswitched Outlet
Switched Outlet
AC Power Cord: Connect the AC plug to an
unswitched AC wall output.
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.
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2
is on.
.
Remote IR Input: If the AVR 3000’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.
DVD Video Inputs: Connect these jacks to
the composite or S-Video output jacks on a DVD
player or other video source.
Video 1 Video Outputs: Connect these
jacks to the RECORD/INPUT composite or
S-Video jack on a VCR.
Video 3 Video Inputs: Connect these jacks
to the PLAY/OUT composite or S-Video jacks on
any video source.
Video 2 Video Inputs: Connect these jacks
to the PLAY/OUT composite or S-Video jacks on
a second VCR or other video source.
Video 2 Video Outputs: Connect these
jacks to the RECORD/INPUT composite or
S-Video jacks on a second VCR.
Video 1 Video Inputs: Connect these jacks
to the PLAY/OUT composite or S-Video jacks on
a VCR or other video source.
Optical Digital Inputs: Connect the optical
digital output from a DVD player, HDTV receiver,
LD player, MD player or CD player to these jacks.
The signal may be either a Dolby Digital signal, a
DTS signal or a standard PCM digital source.
Coaxial Digital Inputs: Connect the coax
digital output from a DVD player, HDTV receiver,
LD player, MD player or CD player to these jacks.
The signal may be either a Dolby Digital signal,
DTS signal or a standard PCM digital source. Do
not connect the RF digital output of an LD player to these jacks.
Video 3 Audio Inputs: Connect these jacks
to the PLAY/OUT audio jacks on any audio or
video source.
Video 2 Audio Inputs: Connect these jacks
to the PLAY/OUT audio jacks on a VCR or other
video source.
Video 2 Audio Outputs: Connect these
jacks to the RECORD/INPUT audio jacks on a
VCR or any Audio recorder.
Note: Either the Video or S-Video output of any
S-Video source must be connected to the AVR
3000, not both in parallel, otherwise the video
may be disturbed or its performance be adversely effected.
10 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS
Remote Control Functions
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2
Program/SPL Indicator
3
Power Off Button
4
Input Selectors
5
AVR Selector
6
AM/FM Tuner Select
7
EzSet Sensor Microphone
8
Test Button
9
Sleep Button
A
Surround Mode Selector
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Night Mode
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Buttons
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Digital Select
Numeric Keys
Tuner Mode
Direct Button
Tuning Up/Down
OSD Button
Macro Buttons
Transport Controls
Skip Up/Down Buttons
RDS Select Button
Preset Up/Down
Clear Button
Memory Button
Delay/Prev. Ch.
›
Button
Speaker Select
Spare Button
Volume Up/Down
TV/Video Selector
SPL Indicator Select
6-Channel Direct Input
Mute
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 40-41 for a list of
these functions.
REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 11
Remote Control Functions
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The AVR 3000’s remote
may be programmed to control up to seven
devices, including the AVR 3000. Before using
the remote, it is important to remember to press
the Input Selector button
4
that corresponds to the unit you wish to operate.In addition, the AVR 3000’s remote is shipped from the
factory to operate the AVR 3000 and most
Harman Kardon CD or DVD players and cassette
decks.The remote is also capable of operating a
wide variety of other products using the control
codes that are part of the remote. Before using
the remote with other products, follow the
instructions on pages 36 to program the proper
codes for the products in your system.
It is also important to remember that many of the
buttons on the remote take on different functions, depending on the product selected using
the Input Selectors.The descriptions shown here
primarily detail the functions of the remote when
it is used to operate the AVR 3000. (See page 40
for information about alternate functions for the
remote’s buttons.)
0
Power On Button: Press this button to
turn on the power to a device selected by pressing
one of the Input Selectors
1
IR Transmitter Window: Point this window
4
(except Tape).
towards the AVR 3000 when pressing buttons on
the remote to make certain that infrared commands are properly received.
2
Program/SPL Indicator: This three-color
indicator is used to guide you through the
process of programming the remote and it is also
used as a level indicator when using the remote’s
EzSet capabilities. (See page 23 for more information on setting output levels, and see page 36
for information on programming the remote.)
3
Power Off Button: Press this button to
place the AVR 3000 or a selected device unit in
the Standby mode.
4
Input Selectors: Pressing one of these
buttons will perform three actions at the same
time. First,if the AVR is not turned on, this will
power up the unit. Next, it will select the source
shown on the button as the input to the AVR.
Finally, it will change the remote control so that
it controls the device selected. After pressing one
of these buttons you must press the AVR
Selector button
5
again to operate the
AVR’s functions with the remote.
5
AVR Selector: Pressing this button will
switch the remote so that it will operate the AVR’s
functions. If the AVR is in the Standby mode,it will
also turn the AVR on.
6
AM/FM Tuner Select: Press this button to
select the AVR’s tuner as the listening choice.
Pressing this button when the tuner is in use will
select between the AM and FM bands.
7
EzSet Sensor Microphone: The sensor
microphone for the EzSet microphone is behind
these slots.When using the remote to calibrate
speaker output levels using EzSet, be sure that
you do not hold the remote in a way that covers
these slots. (See page 23 for more information
on using EzSet).
8
Test Tone: Press this button to begin the
sequence used to calibrate the AVR 3000’s output
levels. (See page 22 for more information on
calibrating the AVR 3000.)
9
Sleep Button: Press this button to place
the unit in the Sleep mode.After the time shown
in the display, the AVR 3000 will automatically
go into the Standby mode. Each press of the
button changes the time until turn-off in the following order:
Hold the button pressed for two seconds to turn
off the Sleep mode setting.
Note that this button is also used to change
channels on your TV,VCR and SAT receiver when
selected.
A
Surround Mode Selector: Press this
button to begin the process of changing
the surround mode. After the button has
been pressed, use the
⁄/¤
buttons Dto
select the desired surround mode (See page 27
for more information). Note that this button is
also used to tune channels when the TV,VCR
and SAT receiver is selected using the Input
Selector
B
4
.
Night Mode: Press this button to activate
the Night mode.This mode is available only with
Dolby Digital encoded digital sources, and it preserves dialog (center channel) intelligibilty at low
volume levels (See page 29 for more information).
C
Channel Select Button: This button is
used to start the process of setting the AVR 3000’s
output levels with an external source. Once this
button is pressed, use the
⁄/¤
buttonsDto
select the channel being adjusted, then press the
Set button
F
, followed by the
⁄/¤
buttons
again, to change the level setting. (See page 30 for
more information.)
⁄/¤
D
Buttons: These are multi-purpose
buttons. They will be used most frequently to select
a surround mode.To change the surround mode,
first press the SURR/CH
¤
buttonA. Next
press these buttons to scroll up or down through
the list of surround modes that appear in the Main
Information Display
Ú
.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.
When the AVR 3000 remote is being programmed
for the codes of another device, these buttons are
also used in the “Auto Search” process (See page
36 for more information on programming the
remote.)
E‹Button: This button is used to change
the menu selection or setting during some of the
setup procedures for the AVR.
F
Set Button: This button is used to enter
settings into the AVR 3000’s memory. It is also
used in the setup procedures for delay time,
speaker configuration and channel output level
adjustment.
G
Digital Select: Press this button to assign
one of the digital inputs
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to a
source. (See page 28 for more information on
using digital inputs.)
H
Numeric Keys:These buttons serve as a
ten-button numeric keypad to enter tuner preset
positions.They are also used to select channel
numbers when TV, VCR or Sat receiver has
been selected on the remote, or to select track
numbers on a CD, DVD or LD player, depending
on how the remote has been programmed.
I
Tuner Mode: Press this button when the
tuner is in use to select between automatic tuning and manual tuning. When the button is
pressed so that the AUTO indicator
out, pressing the Tuning buttons
X
goes
K8will
move the frequency up or down in single-step
increments.When the FM band is in use and the
AUTO indicator
X
is on, pressing this button
will change to monaural reception making even
week stations audible. (See page 31 for more
information.)
12 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS
Remote Control Functions
J
Direct Button: Press this button when the
tuner is in use to start the sequence for direct
entry of a station’s frequency. After pressing the
button simply press the proper Numeric Keys
H
to select a station (See page 31 for more
information on the tuner).
K
Tuning Up/Down:When the tuner is in use,
these buttons will tune up or down through the
selected frequency band. If the Tuner Mode but-
ton
I
has been pressed or the Band button
@
on the front panel was held pressed so that
the AUTO indicator
either of the buttons will cause the tuner to seek
the next station with acceptable signal strength
for quality reception.When the AUTO indicator
X
is NOT illuminated, pressing these buttons will
tune stations in single-step increments. (See page
31 for more information.)
L
OSD Button: Press this button to activate
the On Screen Display (OSD) system used to set
up or adjust the AVR 3000’s parameters.
M
Macro Buttons: Press these buttons
to store or recall a “Macro”, which is a
pre-programmed sequence of commands
stored in the remote. (See page 37 for more
information on storing and recalling macros.)
N
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 video- cassette recorders. (See page 36
for more information on programming the
remote.)
O
Skip Up/Down Buttons: These buttons
do not have a direct function with the AVR
3000, but when used with a compatibly programmed CD or DVD changer they will change
the tracks on the disc currently being played in
the changer.
P
RDS Select Button: Press this button to
display the various messages that are part of the
RDS data system of the AVR 3000’s tuner. (See
page 32 for more information on RDS).
X
is illuminated, pressing
Q
Preset Up/Down: When the tuner is in
use, press these buttons to scroll through the
stations programmed into the AVR 3000’s memory.When CD or DVD is selected using the
Input Selector button
4
, these buttons may
function as Slow Fwd/Rev (DVD) or ”+10” (CD).
Clear Button: Press this button to clear
incorrect entries when using the remote to
directly enter a radio station’s frequency.
Memory Button: Press this button to enter
a radio station into the AVR 3000’s preset
memory.After pressing the button the MEMORY
indicator
U
will flash; you then have five sec-
onds to enter a preset memory location using
the Numeric Keys
H
. (See page 31 for more
information.)
Delay/Prev Ch.: Press this button to begin
the process for setting the delay times used by
the AVR 3000 when processing surround sound.
After pressing this button, the delay times are
entered by pressing the Set button
then using the
⁄/¤
buttons Dto change the
F
and
setting. Press the Set button again to complete
the process. (See page 21 for more information.)
›Button: Press this button to change a setting or selection when configuring many of the
AVR’s settings.
Speaker Select: Press this button to
begin the process of configuring the AVR
3000’s Bass Management System for use with
the type of speakers used in your system. Once
the button has been pressed, use the
tons
D
to select the channel you wish to set
up. Press the Set button
F
⁄/¤
and then select
but-
the speaker type (see page 19 for more information.)
Spare Button: This button does not have
any function for the operation of the AVR3000,
but it can turn on/off the Multiroom system on
other Harman Kardon AV-receivers with that feature and the Sub-function on DVD players.
Volume Up/Down: Press these buttons to
raise or lower the system volume.
TV/Video Button: This button does not
have a direct function on the AVR 3000, but
when used with a compatibly programmed VCR,
DVD or satellite receiver that has a “TV/Video”
function, pressing this button will switch
between the output of the player or receiver and
the external video input to that player. Consult
the Owner’s Manual for your specific player or
receiver for the details of how it implements this
function.
SPL Indicator Select: This button acti-
vates the AVR 3000’s EzSet function to quickly
and accurately calibrate the AVR 3000’s output
levels. Press and hold the button for three seconds and then release it. Note that the Test Tone
will begin circulating, and the Program
Indicator
2
will change colors. During this
sequence, EzSet will automatically adjust the
output levels for all channels until they are
equal, as shown by the Program Indicator
lighting green for each channel. (See page 23
for more information on EzSet.)
6-Ch. Direct Input: Press this button to
select the component connected to the 6-Ch.
Direct Input
Mute: Press this button to momentarily
as the source
silence the AVR 3000 or TV set being controlled,
depending on which device has been selected.
When the AVR 3000 remote is being programmed
to operate another device,this button is pressed
with the Input Selector button
4
to begin
the programming process. (See page 36 for more
information on programming the remote.)
NOTE: As any of the remote buttons pressed is
active with the device selected, the corresponding Selector button
45
will briefly flash
red to confirm your selection.
REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 13
Installation and Connections
After unpacking the unit, and placing it on a solid
surface capable of supporting its weight, you will
need to make the connections to your audio and
video equipment.
Audio Equipment Connections
We recommend that you use high-quality interconnect cables when making connections to
source equipment and recorders to preserve the
integrity of the signals.
When making connections to audio source
equipment or speakers it is always a good practice to unplug the unit from the AC wall outlet.
This prevents any possibility of accidentally sending audio or transient signals to the speakers
that may damage them.
1. Connect the analog output of a CD player to
the CD inputs
NOTE:When the CD player has both fixed and
variable audio outputs it is best to use the fixed
output unless you find that the input to the
receiver is so low that the sound is noisy, or so
high that the signal is distorted.
2. Connect the analog Play/Out jacks of a cassette deck, MD,CD-R or other audio recorder to
the Tape Input jacks
Record/In jacks on the recorder to the Tape
Output jacks
3. Connect the output of any digital sources to
the appropriate input connections on the AVR
3000 front or rear panel. Note that the
Optical and Coaxial digital inputs
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or DTS source or the output of a conventional
CD, MD or LD player’s PCM (S/P-DIF) output.
4. Connect the Coaxial or Optical Digital
Outputs
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
be an external roof antenna, an inside powered
or wire lead antenna or a connection from a
cable system. Note that if the antenna or connection uses 300-ohm twin-lead cable, you must
use a 300-ohm-to-75-ohm adapter to make the
connection.
.
. Connect the analog
on the AVR 3000.
may be used with a Dolby Digital
on the rear panel of the AVR to the
.
. The FM antenna may
7. Connect the front, center and surround speaker outputs
to the respective speakers.
To assure that all the audio signals are carried to
your speakers without loss of clarity or resolution, we suggest that you use high-quality
speaker cable.Many brands of cable are available and the choice of cable may be influenced
by the distance between your speakers and the
receiver, the type of speakers you use, personal
preferences and other factors.Your dealer or
installer is a valuable resource to consult in
selecting the proper cable.
Regardless of the brand of cable selected, we
recommend that you use a cable constructed of
fine, multistrand copper with an area greater
than 2 mm
Cable with an area of 1.5 mm
2
.
2
may be used for
short runs of less than 4 m.We do not recommend that you use cables with an area less than
2
1mm
due to the power loss and degradation in
performance that will occur.
Cables that are run inside walls should have the
appropriate markings to indicate listing with UL,
CSA or other appropriate testing agency standards. Questions about running cables inside
walls should be referred to your installer or a
licensed electrical contractor who is familiar with
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 3000 and speaker.
NOTE:While most speaker manufacturers
adhere to an industry convention of using black
terminals for negative and red ones for positive,
some manufacturers may vary from this configuration.To assure proper phase and optimal performance, consult the identification plate on
your speaker or the speaker’s manual to verify
polarity. If you do not know the polarity of your
speaker, ask your dealer for advice before proceeding, or consult the speaker’s manufacturer.
We also recommend that the length of cable
used to connect speaker pairs be identical. For
example, use the same length piece of cable to
connect the front-left and front-right or surround-left and surround-right speakers,even if
the speakers are a different distance from the
AVR 3000.
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 con-
nected 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.
Note: Speaker sets with two front satellites and
a passive subwoofer must be connected to the
front speaker outputs
Subwoofer Output
only rather than to the
.
Video Equipment Connections
Video equipment is connected in the same manner as audio components.Again, the use of highquality interconnect cables is recommended to
preserve signal quality.To ensure best video performance S-Video sources should be connected
to the AVR3000 only with their S-Video In/
Outputs, not with their composite video connectors too.
1. Connect a VCR’s audio and video Play/Out
jacks to the Video 1 or Video 2 In jacks
Video Record/In jacks on the VCR should be connected to the Video 1 or Video 2 Out jacks
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
jacks.
3. Connect the analog audio and video outputs
of a DVD or laser disc player to the DVD jacks
4. Connect the Video Monitor Out
the receiver to the composite and S-Video input
of your television monitor or video projector.
Video Connection Note:
• S-Video or Composite video signals may only
be viewed in their native formats and will not
be converted to the other format. But the OSD
will be viewed on the TV screen in any case,
with Video or S-Video input selected on the TV.
on the rear panel. The Audio and
on the AVR 3000.
(if not in use) or Video 3
.
jacks on
14 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS
Installation and Connections
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Yellow
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Schwarz
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S-Video Out
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SCART A/V Connections
For the connections described above your video
device needs RCA (cinch) connectors or/and SVideo connectors for all Audio and Video signals:
Any normal video device (Not SVHS or High 8) for
only playback needs 3 RCA jacks,VCRs for record
and playback even 6 RCA jacks.Any S-Video
device (SVHS, High 8) needs 2 RCA (Audio) and 1
S-Video jack (Video), if it´s a playback unit, or 4
RCA (Audio In/Out) and 2 S-Video (Video In/Out)
jacks, if it´s a recording VCR.
Many european video devices are equipped with
RCA (Cinch) or S-Video jacks only partially,not for
all audio and video in/outputs needed as
described above, but with a so called Scart or
Euro-AV connector (almost rectangular jack with
21 pins, see drawings on this page).
In that case the following Scart to Cinch adapters
or cables are needed:
• Units for playback, such as satellite receivers,
camcorders, DVD or LD players, need an adapter
from Scart to 3 RCA plugs, see fig.1 (normal
video devices) or from Scart to 2 RCA+1 SVideo plugs, see fig. 4 (S-Video devices).
• HiFi VCRs need an adapter from Scart to 6 RCA
plugs, see fig.2 (normal video), or from Scart to
4 Audio+2S-Video jacks, see fig.5 (S-Video
VCR). Read carefully the instruction attached to
the adapter to find which of the six plugs is
used for the record signal to the VCR (connect
with the AVR´s Out jacks) and for the playback
signal from the VCR (connect with the AVR´s In
jacks). Do not misconnect Audio and Video signals. Don´t hesitate to consult your dealer, if you
are uncertain.
• If you use only normal video devices the TV
monitor needs an adapter from 3 RCA plugs to
Scart (fig. 3) only. If also S-Video devices are
used an adapter from 2 RCA+1S-Video plugs to
Scart is needed additionally (fig. 6), connected
to the SCART input on your TV that is provided
for S-Video.
Note that only the video plugs (the "yellow"
cinch plug in fig. 3 and the S-Video plug in fig. 6)
must be connected to the TV Monitor Output
, and the volume on the TV must be reduced to
minimum.
Important Note for Adapter Cables:
If the cinch connectors of the adapter you’ll use
are labeled, connect the Audio and Video ”In”
plugs with the corresponding Audio and Video
”In” jacks on the AVR 3000 (and with a VCR connect the ”Out” plugs to the ”Out” jacks on the
AVR). Note that with some adapter types it may
be just turned around: If no signal is audible/ visible when the VCR is playing connect the “Out”
plugs to the ”In” jacks on the AVR and turned
around. If the adapter plugs are not labeled in
that way,pay attention to the signal flow direc-
SCART/Cinch-Adapter for
SCART/Cinch-Adapter for
record and playback;
Cinch/SCART-Adapter for
SCART/S-Video Adapter
SCART/S-Video Adapter
for record and playback;
SCART/S-Video Adapter
Figure 1:
playback;
signal flow:
SCART → Cinch
Figure 2:
signal flow:
SCART ↔ Cinch
Figure 3:
playback;
signal flow:
Cinch → SCART
Figure 4:
for playback;
signal flow:
SCART → Cinch
Figure 5:
signal flow:
SCART ↔ Cinch
Figure 6:
for playback;
signal flow:
Cinch → SCART
S-Video Out
1
Also other colours possible, e.g. brown and grey.
tions as shown in the diagrams above and in the
instruction attached to the adapter. If uncertain,
don’t hesitate to consult your dealer.
Important Notes for S-Video connections:
1. Only the S-Video In/Out of S-Video devices
must be connected to the AVR, NOT both, normal video and S-Video In/Outputs (except the TV,
see item 2).
2. Like most common AV units the AVR 3000
does not convert the Video signal to S-Video or
vice versa. Thus both connections must be made
from the AVR 3000 to the TV if both, Video and
S-Video sources, are used, and the appropriate
input on the TV must be selected.
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Red
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Red
1
Blue
Yellow
1
Green
White
Red
Black
S-Video In
Black
Red
1
Blue
Yellow
S-Video In
S-Video Out
Important Note for the Use of
SCART-Cinch Adapters:
When video sources are connected to the TV
directly with a SCART cable, specific control signals apart from Audio/Video signals will be fed
to the TV.These specific signals are:With all
video sources, the signal for automatic input
selection that switches the TV automatically to
the appropriate input as soon as the video
source is started. And with DVD players, the signals automatically turning the TV to 16:9 format
(with switchable 4:3 TVs) and turning the RGB
video decoder of the TV on or off, depending on
the DVD player´s setting. With any adapter cable,
these control signals will be lost and the appropriate setting of the TV must be made manually.
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 15
Installation and Connections
System and Power Connections
The AVR 3000 is designed for flexible use with
external control components and power amplifiers.
Remote Control Extension
If the receiver is placed behind a solid or smoked
glass cabinet door, the obstruction may prevent
the remote sensor from receiving commands. In
this event, the remote sensor of any Harman
Kardon or other compatible device, not covered
by the door, or an optional remote sensor may
be used. Connect the Remote IR Output of
that device or the output of the remote sensor to
the Remote IR Input jack
If other components are also prevented from
receiving remote commands, only one sensor is
needed. Simply use this unit’s sensor or a remote
eye by running a connection from the Remote
IR Output jack
jack on Harman Kardon or other compatible
equipment.
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.
.
to the Remote IR Input
External Audio Power Amplifier
Connections
If desired, the AVR 3000 may be connected to
optional, external audio power amplifiers.
When an external amplifier is used, connect the
Preamp Out jacks
amplifier. Note that when external amplifiers or
devices are used, the volume control is still controlled by the AVR, although additional volume
controls on the external device may impact the
volume settings and output levels from the AVR.
External Audio Decoder Connection
To provide for ultimate flexibility, the AVR 3000
may be used in conjunction with optional, external decoders for digital audio systems other than
the AVR 3000’s own built-in Dolby Digital and
DTS decoding system or with DVD players having those decoders integrated. 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 3000 will typically provide audio performance that is superior to
other decoders, you may use these jacks to provide
an additional 6-channel input for connection to a
DVD player or HDTV set with a built-in decoder
and discrete 6-channel analog outputs.
to the inputs on the
,
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 the Unswitched
Outlet
must not exceed 100 watts, that to
the Switched Outlet
The Switched
when the unit is on completely.This is recommended for devices that have no power switch
or a mechanical power switch that may be left in
the “ON” position.
NOTE: Many audio and video products go into a
Standby mode when they are used with
switched outlets, and cannot be fully turned on
using the outlet alone without a remote control
command.
The Unswitched
as long as the unit is plugged into a powered AC
outlet and the Main Power Switch
Finally, when all connections are complete, plug
the power cord into a nonswitched 220-240-volt
AC wall outlet.You’re almost ready to enjoy the
AVR 3000!
50 watts.
outlet will receive power only
outlet will receive power
1
is on.
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