Harman Kardon AVR-340 Service manual

harman/kardon

AVR340

7 X 55W 7.1 CHANNEL A/V RECEIVER

SERVICE MANUAL

ESD WAR N ING……………………………….2

LEAKAGE TESTING……………….…..…....3

BASIC SPECIFICATIONS…………………..4 PACKAGING………………………..………..5 FRO NT PANEL CO NTRO L S ………..…..…..6 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS………….…9 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS.………12 CONNECTIONS………………………….…16 OPERATION………………………...………19 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE…...……..…26 PROCESSOR RESET……………….….…..26 BULLETIN HK2006-01………………………27

harman/kardon, Inc. 250 Crossways Park Dr. Woodbur y, New York 11797 Rev 1 10/ 2006

CONTENTS

TECH TIP HK2003-01…...….….………..…28 DISASSEM BLY………………………………29 UNIT EXPLOD ED VI EW……………………..32 EXPLODED VIEW PARTS LIST……………33 AMP BIAS ADJUSTMENT………………….34 BLOCK DIAGRAM…………………………..35 ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST……………..…36 PCB DRAWINGS……………………………80 SEMICONDUCTOR PINOUTS……….……86 SCHEMATICS……………………….…..….178 WIRING DIAGRAM…………………………186

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Some semiconductor (solid state) devices can be damaged easily by static electricity. Such components commonly are called

Electrostatically Sensitive (ES) Devices. Examples of typical ES devices are integrated circuits and some field effect transistors and

semiconductor "chip" components.

The following techniques should be used to help reduce the incidence of component damage caused by static electricity.

1. Immediately before handling any semiconductor component or semiconductor-equipped assembly, drain off any electrostatic charge on

your body by touching a known earth ground. Alternatively, obtain and wear a commercially available discharging wrist strap device,

which should be removed for potential shock reasons prior to applying power to the unit under test.

2. After removing an electrical assembly equipped with ES devices, place the assembly on a conductive surface such as aluminum foil, to

prevent electrostatic charge build-up or exposure of the assembly.

3. Use only a grounded-tip soldering iron to solder or unsolder ES devices.

4. Use only an anti-static solder removal device. Some solder removal devices not classified as "anti-static" can generate electrical charges

sufficient to damage ES devices.

5. Do not use freon-propelled chemicals. These can generate electrical change sufficient to damage ES devices.

6. Do not remove a replacement ES device from its protective package until immediately before you are ready to install it. (Most replacement

ES devices are packaged with leads electrically shorted together by conductive foam, aluminum foil or comparable conductive material.)

7. Immediately before removing the protective material from the leads of a replacement ES device, touch the protective material to the

chassis or circuit assembly into which the device will be installed.

CAUTION :

8. Minimize bodily motions when handling unpackaged replacement ES devices. (Otherwise harmless motion such as the brushing together

or your clothes fabric or the lifting of your foot from a carpeted floor can generate static electricity sufficient to damage an ES devices.

Be sure no power is applied to the chassis or circuit, and observe all other safety precautions.

Each precaution in this manual should be followed during servicing.

Components identified with the IEC symbol in the parts list are special significance to safety. When replacing a component identified with

, use only the replacement parts designated, or parts with the same ratings or resistance, wattage, or voltage that are designated in the

parts list in this manual. Leakage-current or resistance measurements must be made to determine that exposed parts are acceptably

insulated from the supply circuit before retuming the product to the customer.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

The following check should be performed for the continued protection of the customer and service technician.

LEAKAGE CURRENT CHECK

Measure leakage current to a known earth ground (water pipe, conduit, etc.) by connecting a leakage current tester between the earth ground and all exposed metal parts of the appliance (input/output terminals, screwheads, metal overlays, control shaft, etc.). Plug the AC line cord of the appliance directly into a 120V AC 60Hz outlet and turn the AC power switch on. Any current measured must not exceed o.5mA.

ANY MEASUREMENTS NOT WITHIN THE LIMITS OUTLINED ABOVE ARE INDICATIVE OF A POTENTIAL SHOCK HAZARD AND MUST BE CORRECTED BEFORE RETURNING THE APPLIANCE TO THE CUSTOMER.

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Reading should not be above

0.5mA Device under test

Leakage current tester

Test all exposed metal surfaces

Also test with plug reversed (Using AC adapter plug as required)

Earth ground

AC Leakage Test

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AVR 340 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Audio Section

Stereo Mode Continuous

Seven-Channel Surround Modes Power per Individual Channel

Input Sensitivity/Impedance

Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF-A) 100dB Surround System Adjacent Channel Separation

Frequency Response

High Instantaneous Current Capability (HCC) ±35 Amps

Transient Intermodulation Distortion (TIM) Unmeasurable

Slew Rate 40V/µsec

FM T

Average Power (FTC)

70 Watts per channel, 20Hz–20kHz, @ <0.07% THD, both channels driven into 8 ohms

Front L&R channels: 55 Watts per channel @ <0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms

Center channel: 55 Watts @ <0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms

Surround (L & R Side, L & R Back) channels: 55 Watts per channel @ <0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms

Linear (High-Level) 200mV/47k ohms

Pro Logic 40dB Dolby Digital 55dB DTS 55dB

@ 1W (+0dB, –3dB) 10Hz –130kHz

uner Section

Frequency Range 87.5 –108.0MHz Usable Sensitivity Signal-to-Noise Ratio Mono/Stereo 70/68dB Distortion Mono/Stereo 0.2/0.3% Stereo Separation 40dB @ 1kHz Selectivity ±400kHz, 70dB Image Rejection 80dB IF Rejection 90dB

IHF 1.3µV/13.2dBf

AM Tuner Section

Frequency Range 520–1720kHz Signal-to-Noise Ratio Usable Sensitivity Loop 500µV Distortion 1kHz, 50% Mod 0.8% Selectivity ±10kHz, 30dB

Video Section

Television Format NTSC Input Level/Impedance Output Level/Impedance 1Vp-p/75 ohms

Video Frequency Response (Composite and S-Video) 10Hz–8MHz (–3dB)

Video Frequency Response (Component Video) 10Hz–50MHz (–3dB)

General

Power Requirement AC 120V/60Hz P

ower Consumption 118W idle, 890W maximum

Dimensions (Product) (Shipping) Width 17.3 inches (440mm) 21.5 inches (545mm) Height 6.6 inches (168mm) 9.9 inches (251mm) Depth 15 inches (382mm) 17.9 inches (455mm)

Weight 30.6 lb (13.9kg) 35.2 lb (16kg)

Depth measurement includes knobs, buttons and terminal connections. Height measurement includes feet and chassis. All features and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Harman Kardon, Harman International, Power for the Digital Revolution and Logic 7 are registered trademarks, and The Bridge and EzSet/EQ are trademarks, of Harman International Industries, Incorporated.

Dolby, Pro Logic and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

DTS, DTS Surround, DTS-ES, DTS 96/24 and DTS Neo:6 are registered trademarks of DTS, Inc.

VMAx is a registered trademark of Harman International Industries, Incorporated, and is an implementation of Cooper Bauck Transaural Stereo under patent license.

SACD is a trademark of Sony Electronics Inc.

iPod is a registered trademark, and Shuffle is a trademark, of Apple Computer, Inc.

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(7 channels driven)

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FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS

NOTE: To make it easier to follow the instructions that refer to this illustration, a larger copy may be downloaded from the Product Support section for this product at www.harmankardon.com.

1 Main Power Switch 2 Power Indicator 3 Standby/On Switch 4 Headphone Jack 5 Tone Mode 6 Speaker Selector 7 Surround Mode Group Selector 8 Surround Mode Selector 9 Tuning Selector

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Buttons

1 Main Power Switch: Press this button to apply power to the AVR 340. When the switch is pressed in, the unit is in a Standby mode, as indicated by the amber

Power Indicator 2. This button MUST be

pressed in to operate the unit. To

turn the unit off and prevent the use of the remote control, this switch should be pressed until it pops out from the front panel and the word “OFF” is seen at the top of the switch.

NOTE: This switch is normally left in the “ON” position.

2 Power Indicator: This LED lights amber when the unit is in the Standby mode to signal that the

AVR is ready to be turned on. When the unit is in operation, the indicator is blue.

3 Standby/On Switch: When the Main Power Switch1is “ON,” press this button to turn on the

AVR 340;

press it again to turn the unit off. The Po

Indicator2turns blue when the unit is on.

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! Tuner Band Selector @ Set Button # Digital Input Selector $ Preset Station Selector % Delay Adjust Selector ^ Input Source Selector & Tuner Mode Selector * Optical 4 Digital Audio Input ( Coaxial 4 Digital Audio Input Ó Video 4 Video Input Jacks

4 Headphone Jack: This jack may be used to listen

to the

AVR 340’s output through a pair of headphones. The speakers will automatically be turned off when the headphone jack is in use. When configuring your system using EzSet/EQ, the calibration microphone should be plugged into this jack using the supplied adaptor that converts the small mini-plug at the end of the microphone’s cord to a 1/4" plug.

5 Tone Mode: This button controls the tone mode settings

, enabling adjustment of the bass and treble boost/cut. You may also use it to take the tone controls out of the signal path completely for “flat” response.The first press of the button displays a TONE IN message in the Lower Display Line

ı and in the on-screen display. To take the controls

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out of the signal path, press either of the

Buttons ) until the display reads TONE OUT.

o change the bass or treble settings, make sure that

TONE IN appears in the Lower Display Line ı

‹

›

‹

or press either of the

›

Buttons ) until it does.

Ô Video 4 Audio Input Jacks  Channel Adjust Selector Ò Volume Control Ú Input Indicators Û Speaker/Channel Input Indicators Ù Upper Display Line ı Lower Display Line ˆ Surround Mode Indicators ˜ Remote Sensor Window

Press the Tone Mode Button 5 until the desired option of TREBLE MODE or BASS MODE appears in the Lower Display Line ı and in the on-screen display and then press either of the Buttons ) to enter the desired boost or cut setting. Both treble and bass contours may be boosted or cut by up to + or –10dB in increments of 2dB pages 23 and 34 for more information on the tone controls.

NOTE: The AVR 340 is not equipped with a traditional Balance control. als, if you wish to adjust the stereo image, you may use the

When listening to two-channel materi-

Channel Adjust Selector  to increase or

decrease the level of the left front channel by up to +

, and then to decrease or increase the right

or –10dB front channel by the corresponding amount. However, when listening to surround materials and most twochannel materials, it is recommended that you leave these settings at the results obtained during the configuration process described on pages 19 through 33.

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6 Speaker Selector: Press this button to begin the process of configuring the unit to match the type of speakers used in your listening room. (See pages 28–30 for more information on speaker setup and configuration.)

7 Surround Mode Group Selector: Press this but- ton to select the top-level group of surround modes

. Each press of the button will select the current or last used mode in each of the surround mode groups (e.g., Dolby, DTS, DTS Neo:6, Logic 7, DSP, Stereo). When the button is pressed so that the name of the surround mode group appears in the on-screen display and in the

Lower Display Line ı, press the

Surround Mode Selector 8 to cycle through the

individual modes available

. For example, press this

button to select Dolby modes, and then press the Surround Mode Selector 8 to choose from the various Dolby mode options

8 Surround Mode Selector: Press this button to select from among the available surround mode options for the mode group selected.

The specific modes will vary based on the number of speakers available, the mode group and if the input source is digital or analog. For example, press the

Surround

Mode Group Selector 7 to select a main mode

grouping such as Dolby or Logic 7,

and then press this button to see the specific mode choices available. Note that the digital surround modes, such as Dolby Digital and DTS, may not be accessed unless that type of source signal is present, such as when a DVD movie or television signal programmed in Dolby Digital or DTS surround sound is playing. For more information on surround mode selection, see pages 25 and 35–41.

9 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 the tuner is in the Manual mode, each tap will increase or decrease the frequency by one increment. When the tuner receives a strong enough signal for adequate reception, on-screen display and the Lower Display Line

MANUAL TUNED will appear in the

ı.

When the tuner is the Auto mode, press the button once, and the tuner will scan for a station with acceptable signal strength. When the next station with a strong signal is tuned the scan will stop and the on-screen display and

Lower Display Line

will indicate AUTO TUNED. When an FM Stereo station is tuned, the display will read AUTO ST TUNED.

o switch back and forth between the Auto and

Manual tuning modes, press the Tuner Mode

Selector &.

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‹/› Buttons: When configuring the AVR 340’s

settings, use these buttons to select from the available choices

! Tuner Band Selector: Press this button to turn the AVR on and to select the Tuner as the input. Press it again to switch between the AM and FM frequency bands. (See page 41 for more information on the tuner.)

@ Set Button: When making choices during the setup and configuration process

, press this button

to enter the desired setting into the AVR 340’s memory.

# Digital Input Selector: Press this button to select one of the digital audio inputs or the analog audio input for any source

. (See pages 38–41 for

more information on digital audio.)

$ Preset Stations Selector: Press this button to scroll up or down through the list of stations that have been entered into the preset memor

y. (See page 41

for more information on tuner presets.)

% Delay Adjust Selector: Press this button to begin the steps required to enter delay settings

. (See

pages 30–31 for more information on delay times.)

^ Input Source Selector: Press this button to change the input by scrolling up or down through the list of Input Indicators Ú.

& Tuner Mode Selector: Press this button to select Auto or Manual tuning

. When the button is pressed so

that the AUTO appears in the Lower Display Line ı, the tuner will search for the next station with an acceptable signal when the Tuning Selector 9u

is pressed. When the button is pressed so that

MANUAL appears in the Lower Display Line ı, each press of the Tuning Selector 9u

will increase the frequency.This button may also be used to switch between Stereo and Mono modes for FM radio reception. When weak reception is encountered, press the button so that

MANUAL appears in the Lower

Display Line ı and on the on-screen display to

switch to Mono reception.

Press it again to switch back to Stereo mode. (See page 41 for more information on using the tuner.)

* Optical 4 Digital Audio Input: Connect the optical digital audio output of an audio or video product to this

When the input is not in use, the built-in shutter will

jack. close to avoid dust contamination that might degrade future performance.

( Coaxial 4 Digital Audio Input: This jack is used for connection to the output of portable audio devices video game consoles or other products that have a coax digital audio jack.

Ó Video 4

Video Input Jacks: These jacks may

be used for temporary connection to the composite or S-video output of video games, camcorders or other portable video products.You may make a connection to either jack at any time, but not to both simultaneously.

Ô Video 4 Audio Input Jacks: These audio jacks may be used for temporar

y connection to video games or portable audio/video products such as camcorders and portable audio players.

NOTE: The AVR 340 is shipped with two covers that may be installed over the front-panel input jacks when they are not in use

 Channel Adjust Selector: Press this button to begin the process of trimming the channel output levels using an exter

nal audio source. (For more informa-

tion on output level trim adjustment, see page 31.)

Ò Volume Control: Turn this knob clockwise to increase the volume

, counterclockwise to decrease

the volume. If the AVR 340 is muted, adjusting the

Volume Control Òb

will automatically

release the unit from the silenced condition.

Ú Input Indicators: The current selected source will appear as one of these indicators.When the unit

ned on, the entire list of available modes will

is tur light briefly, and then revert to normal operation with only the active mode indicator illuminated.

NOTE: When /DMP has been selected as the input source, no Input Indicator N will light.

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will scroll across the Upper Display Line P, unless you have retitled the source name

, in which case that name will appear. See page 22 for more information on input titling.

Û Speaker/Channel Input Indicators: These indi- cators are multipurpose

, indicating both the speaker type selected for each channel and the incoming datasignal 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 assigned that position. (See pages 28–29 for more information on configuring speakers.)

NOTE: When you have reassigned the surround back speakers to the remote zone using the MULTI

ROOM

SETUP menu, the boxes that indicate the presence of the surround back speakers will automatically disappear

, reflecting the fact that the main listen-

ing area is now configured for 5.1-channel operation.

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(See page 46 for more information on reassigning the surround back speakers for multiroom use.)

The letters inside each box display the active input channels. For standard analog sources, only the L and R will light, indicating a stereo input. For a digital source, the indicators will light to display the channels being received at the digital input. When the letters flash, the digital input has been interrupted. (See page 39 for more information on the Channel Indicators.)

Ù Upper Display Line: Depending on the unit’ tus, a variety of messages will appear here. In normal operation, this line will show current input source and which analog or digital input is in use.When the tuner is the input, this line will identify the station as AM or FM and show the frequency and preset number, if any.

ı Lower Display Line: Depending on the unit’s sta-

, a variety of messages will appear here. In normal

tus operation, the current surround mode will show here.

ˆ Surround Mode Indicators: The current selected surround mode will appear as one of these indicators Note that when the unit is turned on, the entire list of available modes will light briefly, and then revert to normal operation with only the active mode indicator illuminated.

NOTE: When the Dolby use, no Surround Mode Indicator R will light. However

, the surround mode name will scroll in the

Lower Display Line Q.

˜ Remote Sensor Windo

this window receives infrared signals from the remote control. Aim the remote at this area and do not block or cover it.

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REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS

NOTE: To make it easier to follow the instructions that refer to this illustration, a larger copy may be downloaded from the Product Support section for this product at www.harmankardon.com.

¡ FM Antenna Jack ™ Multiroom Audio Outputs £ CD Audio Inputs ¢ A-BUS

Connector

∞ Multiroom IR Input

§ Remote IR Carrier Output ¶ Preamp Outputs

• Subwoofer Output ª Remote IR Input ‚ Remote IR Output ⁄ Front Speaker Outputs ¤ Surround Back/Multiroom Speaker Outputs ‹ Surround Speaker Outputs › Center Speaker Outputs ﬁ Optical Digital Audio Inputs

NOTE: To assist in making the correct connections for multichannel input, output and speaker connections, all connection jacks and terminals are colorcoded in conformance with the CEA standards as follows:

Front Left: White Front Right: Red

¡ FM Antenna Jack: Connect the supplied indoor (or an optional external) FM antenna to this terminal.

™ Multiroom Audio Outputs: Connect these jacks to the optional exter

nal audio power amplifier that is

used for multizone distribution.

ﬂ Component Video Monitor Outputs ‡ Component Video 1 Inputs ° Component Video 2 Inputs

· Fan Vents a AC Power Cord b Switched AC Accessory Outlet c Unswitched AC Accessor

y Outlet

d Optical Digital Audio Output e Coaxial Digital Audio Output f Coaxial Digital Audio Inputs g S-Video Monitor Output h DVD S-Video Input i Video 1 S-Video Input j DMP Connector k Video 1 S-Video Output

Center: Green Surround Left: Blue Surround Right: Gray Surround Back Left: Brown Surround Back Right: Tan Subwoofer: Purple Coaxial Digital Audio: Orange

£ CD Audio Inputs: Connect these jacks to the analog audio outputs of a compact disc player or CD changer.

¢ A-BUS

Connector: Connect this jack to an

optional A-BUS remote room product to extend the

U Video 2 S-Video Input V Video 2 S-Video Output W Video 3 S-Video Input X 6/8-Channel Direct Inputs Y Video Monitor Output Z DVD Audio/Video Inputs a Video 1 Audio/Video Inputs b Video 1 Audio/Video Outputs c Video 2 Audio/Video Inputs d Video 2 Audio/Video Outputs e Video 3 Audio/Video Inputs f Tape Inputs g Tape Outputs h AM Antenna Terminals

Composite Video: Yellow Component Video “Y”: Green Component Video “Pr”: Red Component Video “Pb”: Blue

multiroom capabilities of your AVR 340. See page 17 for more information on A-BUS.

∞ Multiroom IR Input: Connect the output of an IR sensor in a remote room to this jack to control the

VR 340’s multiroom system and source devices from

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the remote room. See page 46 for more information on multiroom operation.

§ Remote IR Carrier Output: The output of this jack is the full signal received at the Remote Sensor

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w S, or input through the Remote IR Input

ª, including the carrier frequency that is stripped from these signals at the Remote IR Output ‚. Use this output to extend IR remote signals to the inputs of compatible products that require the full IR signal by direct connection to the product’ or through the use of optional, external IR “blasters”. If you are in doubt as to which of the two IR Output jacks to use, we recommend that you consult with your dealer or installer, or check with the manufacturer of the external equipment you wish to control.

¶ Preamp Outputs: Connect these jacks to an optional, external power amplifier for applications where higher power is desired.

• Subwoofer Output: Connect this jack to the line- level input of a powered subwoofer woofer amplifier is used, connect this jack to the subwoofer amplifier input.

ª Remote IR Input: If the AVR 340’s front-panel IR sensor is blocked due to cabinet doors or other

bstructions, an external IR sensor may be used.

o Connect the output of the sensor to this jack.

‚ Remote IR Output: This connection permits the IR sensor in the receiver to serve other remote controlled devices Harman Kardon (or other compatible) equipment.

⁄ Front Speaker Outputs: Connect these outputs to the matching + or – ter speakers.When making speaker connections always make certain to maintain correct polarity by connecting the color-coded (white for front left and red for front right) (+) terminals on the AVR 340 to the red (+) terminals on the speakers and the black (–) terminals on the AVR 340 to the black (–) terminals on the speakers. See page 16 for more information on speaker polarity.

¤ Surround Back/Multiroom Speaker Outputs:

These speaker terminals are nor the surround back speakers in a 7.1-channel system. However, they may also be used to power the speakers in a second zone, which will receive the output selected for a multiroom system. To change the output fed to these terminals from the default of the Surround Back speakers to the Multiroom Output, you must change a setting in the SETUP menu of the OSD system. See page 46 for more infor put. In normal surround system use, the brown and black terminals are the surround back left channel positive (+) and negative (–) connections and the tan

. Connect this jack to the “IR IN” jack on

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s remote IR input,

. If an external sub-

minals on your left and right

mally used to power

MULTI ROOM

and black terminals are the surround back right positive (+) and negative (–) terminals. For multiroom use, connect the brown and black SBL terminals to the red and black connections on the left remote zone speaker and connect the tan and black SBR terminals to the red and black terminals on the right remote zone speaker.

‹ Surround Speaker Outputs: Connect these out- puts to the matching + and – ter round channel speakers. In conformance with the CEA color-code specification, the blue terminal is the positive, or “+,” terminal that should be connected to the red (+) terminal on the Surround Left speaker with older color-coding, while the gray terminal should be connected to the red (+) terminal on the Surround Right speaker with the older color-coding. Connect the black (–) terminal on the AVR to the matching black negative (–) terminals for each surround speaker. (See page 16 for more information on speaker polarity.)

› Center Speaker Outputs: Connect these outputs to the matching + and – terminals on your center channel speaker. In conformance with the CEA color-code specification, the green terminal is the

, or “+,” terminal that should be connected to

positive the red (+) terminal on speakers with the older colorcoding. Connect the black (–) terminal on the AVR to the black (–) terminal on your speaker. (See page 16 for more information on speaker polarity.)

ﬁ Optical Digital Audio Inputs: Connect the optical digital output from a DVD player, HDTV receiver,LD player or CD Dolby Digital signal, a DTS signal or a standard PCM digital source.

ﬂ Component Video Monitor Outputs: Connect these outputs to the component video inputs of a video projector or monitor. When a source connected to one of the selected, the signal will be sent to these jacks.

‡ Component Video 1 Inputs: Connect the Y/Pr/Pb component video outputs of a DVD HDTV set-top converter, satellite receiver or other video source device with component video outputs to these jacks.

° Component Video 2 Inputs: Connect the Y/Pr/Pb component video outputs of a DVD HDTV set-top converter, satellite receiver or other video source device with component video outputs to these jacks.

See page 22 for information on assigning the Component Video 1 and 2 Inputs ‡° to the appropriate source inputs.

· Fan Vents: These ventilation holes are the output of the

player to these jacks.The signal may be a

Component Video Inputs ‡° is

AVR 340’s airflow system.To ensure proper

minals on your sur-

player,

operation of the unit and to avoid possible damage to delicate surfaces behind the AVR, make certain that these holes are not blocked and that there is at least 3 inches of open space between the vent holes and any other surface. It is normal for the fan to remain off at most normal volume levels. An automatic temperature sensor turns the fan on only when it is needed.

a AC P

ower Cord: Connect the AC power cord to

a non-switched AC wall outlet.

b Switched AC Accessory Outlet: These outlets may be used to power any device you wish to have tur

ned on when the AVR 340 is turned on.

c Unswitched AC Accessory Outlet: This outlet may be used to power any remain on at this outlet regardless of whether the AVR 340 is on or off.

NOTE: The total power consumption of all devices connected to the accessor 100 watts.

d Optical Digital Audio Output: Connect this jack to the optical digital input connector on a CD-R/RW, MiniDisc or other digital recorder

e Coaxial Digital Audio Output: Connect this jack to the coaxial digital input of a CD-R/RW other digital recorder.

f Coaxial Digital Audio Inputs: Connect the coax digital output from a DVD player player

or CD player to these jacks.The signal may be 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.

g S-Video Monitor Output: If any of the input sources used in your system have S-video connections to the AVR, connect this jack to the S-video input on your television,

NOTE: Thanks to the AVR 340’s cross-conversion capability, component (Y/Pb/Pr) video inputs, you need only to connect the to your display device, and the AVR 340 will automatically convert all composite and S-video source signals to the component video for also be able to view the AVR 340’s on-screen displays using just the component video connection, unless the source device is a high-definition (720p, 1080i or 1080p) video device, in which case you would then need to either switch to a 480p source or connect the

Video Monitor Output Y or the S-Video Monitor Output P to your video display in order to view the

on-screen displays. h DVD S-Video Input: Connect the S-video output of

a DVD player or other video source to this jack.

if your video display device is equipped with

Component Video Monitor Outputs ﬂ

AC device.The power will

y outlets should not exceed

, MiniDisc or

, HDTV receiver,

projector or other video display.

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i Video 1 S-Video Input: If the product connected to the Video 1 Audio Inputs a has S-video capability, connect this jack to the PLA

Y/OUT S-video jack on

that unit and then make certain that the S-Video

Monitor Output g is connected as described above

j Digital Media Player (DMP) Connector:

With the AVR 340 turned off, connect the optional Har

man Kardon to this connector

Digital Media Player source is selected,

. When the

you may view

iPod control and navigation messages on your video display (if one is connected to one of the Video

Monitor Outputs gY), and in the Upper and Lower Display Lines PQ. You may navigate the iPod

and select tracks for playback using the

⁄

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Buttons no, the Set Button p and Transport Controls ` on your AVR remote. See page 42 for

more information.

k Video 1 S-Video Output: If the product connected to the Video 1 Audio/Video Outputs Y has S-video capability

, connect this jack to the REC/IN S-video jack

on that unit.

U Video 2 S-Video Input: If the product connected to the Video 2 Audio/Video Inputs c has S-video

, connect this jack to the PLAY/OUT S-video

capability jack on that unit and then make certain that the S-Video Monitor Output g is connected as described above.

V Video 2 S-Video Output: If the product connected to the Video 2 Audio Outputs d has S-video capability

, connect this jack to the REC/IN S-video jack on

that unit.

W Video 3 S-Video Input: If the product connected to the Video 3 Audio Inputs e has S-video capability, connect this jack to the PLAY/OUT S-video jack on that unit and then make certain that the S-Video Monitor Output g is connected as described above.

X 6/8-Channel Direct Inputs: These jacks are used for connection to source devices such as DVD-Audio o

™

r SACD

players with discrete analog outputs.Depending on the source device in use, all eight jacks may be used, though in many cases only connections to the front left/right, center, surround left/right and LFE (subwoofer input) jacks will be used for standard 5.1 audio signals.

Y Video Monitor Output: Connect this jack to the composite video input of a

TV monitor or video projector to view the on-screen menus and the output of a standard video source.

NOTE: Thanks to the AVR 340’s cross-conversion capability

, if your video display device is equipped with component (Y/Pb/Pr) video inputs, you need only to connect the to your display device

Component

Video Monitor Outputs ﬂ

, and the AVR 340 will convert all composite and S-video source signals to component video.You will also be able to view the AVR 340’s screen displays using the component video connection, unless the source device is high-definition (720p or 1080i) video, in which case you should either switch to a 480p source or connect the S-Video Monitor Output PY to your video display to view the on-screen displays

Z DVD Audio/Video Inputs: Connect the composite video and L/R analog audio outputs of a DVD player or other video source to these jacks

a Video 1 Audio/Video Inputs: Connect the com- posite video and L/R analog audio PLA

Y/OUT jacks

of a VCR or other video source to these jacks.

b Video 1 Audio/Video Outputs: Connect the composite video and L/R analog audio REC/IN jacks

VCR or other video recording device such as a

of a DVD recorder or PVR to these jacks.

c Video 2 Audio/Video Inputs: Connect the com- posite video and L/R analog audio PLAY/OUT jacks of a cable television box or other video source to these jacks.

d Video 2 Audio/Video Outputs: Connect the composite video and L/R

analog audio REC/IN jacks of a VCR or other video recording device such as a DVD recorder or PVR to these jacks.

e Video 3 Audio/Video Inputs: Connect the com- posite video and L/R analog audio PLA

Y/OUT jacks of

an HDTV tuner or other video source to these jacks.

f 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.

h AM Antenna Terminals: Connect the AM loop antenna s

upplied with the receiver to these terminals. If an external AM antenna is used, make connections to the

AM and GND terminals in

accordance with

the instructions supplied with the antenna.

on-

Video or the

NOTE ON VIDEO CONNECTIONS: When connecting

a video source product such as a

VCR, DVD player, satellite receiver, cable set-top box, personal video recorder or video game to the AVR 340, you may use either a composite or S-video connection, but not both, for each source device.

The AVR 340 features cross-conversion capability, enabling you to benefit from higher-quality viewing of your video sources, even those that use composite or S-video switching, when connected to your video display with component video inputs.

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a Power Off Button b IR Transmitter Window c Program Indicator d Power On Button e Input Selectors f AVR g AM/FM Tuner Select h Dim Button i Test Button j Sleep Button k DSP Surround Mode Selector l Night Mode m Channel Select Button n o p Set Button q Digital Select r Numeric Keys s Tuner Mode t Direct Button u Tuning Up/Down v OSD Button w Dolby Mode Selector x DTS Digital Mode Selector y Logic 7 Mode Select Button z Skip Up/Down Buttons ` Transport Controls

R Stereo Mode Select Button S DTS Neo:6 Mode Select T U V W X Y Z a b c d e f

Selector

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Buttons

Macro Buttons

Disc Skip Button Preset Up/Down Clear Button Memory Button Delay/Prev. Ch. Speaker Select Multiroom Button Volume Up/Down TV/Video Selector DMP Selector 6-Channel/8-Channel Direct Input Mute

NOTES:

• The function names shown here are each button’s feature when used with the A have additional functions when used with other

VR 340. Most buttons

devices. See pages 51–52 for a list of these functions.

• To make it easier to follow the instructions that refer to this illustration, a larger copy may be downloaded from the Product Support section for this product at www.harmankardon.com.

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IMPORTANT NOTE: The AVR 340’s remote may be programmed to control up to seven devices, including

the AVR 340. Before using the remote, it is

important to

remember to press the Input Selector

Button e that corresponds to the unit you wish to operate

. In addition, the AVR 340’s remote is shipped from the factory to operate the AVR 340 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 page 48 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 340. (See pages 49–52 for information about alternate functions for the remote’s buttons.)

a Power Off Button: Press this button to place the

VR 340 or a selected device in the Standby mode.

b IR Transmitter Window: Point this window towards the AVR 340 when pressing buttons on the remote to make certain that infrared commands are properly received.

c Program Indicator: This three-color indicator is used to guide you through the process of programming the remote. (See page 48 for information on programming the remote.)

d Power On Button: Press this button to turn on the power to a device selected by pressing one of the

Input Selectors e.

e Input Selectors: Pressing one of these buttons

will perfor

m three actions at the same time. First, if the AVR 340 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 340. 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 f again to operate the

AVR 340’s functions with the remote.

f AVR Selector: Pressing this button will switch the remote so that it will operate the AVR 340’s functions. If the AVR 340 is in the Standby mode, it will also turn the AVR 340 on.

g AM/FM Tuner Select: Press this button to select

VR 340’s tuner as the listening choice. Pressing

the A this button when the tuner is already in use will select between the AM and FM bands.

h Dim

Button: Press this button to activate the

Dimmer function, which reduces the brightness of the front panel display, or turns it off entirely. The first press of the button shows the default state, which is full brightness by indicating

Display Line

ı. Press the button again within five

FULL in the Lower

VFD

seconds to reduce the brightness by 50%, as indicated by VFD HALF showing in the Lower Display Line

ı. Press the button again within five seconds and the

main display will go completely dark. Note that this setting is temporary, in that regardless of any changes, the display will always return to full brightness when the AVR is turned on. In addition, the

Power Indicator 2 will

always remain at full brightness regardless of the setting This is to remind you that the AVR is still turned on.

i Test Button: Press this button to begin the sequence used to calibrate the

AVR 340’s output levels. (See pages 25, 31 and 42 for more information on calibrating the AVR 340.)

j Sleep Button: Press this button to place the unit in the Sleep mode.After the time shown in the display the AVR 340 will automatically go into the Standby mode. Each press of the button changes the time until turn-off in the following order:

See page 34 for more information on the Sleep Function. This button is also used to change channels on your TV when the TV is selected.

k DSP Surround Mode Selector: Press this but- ton to cycle through the DSP, VMAx and Stereo surround modes such as Hall,

Theater, VMAx Near and Far, and Surround Off. This button is also used to tune channels when the TV is selected using the device

Input Selector e.

l Night Mode: Press this button to activate the

Night mode

. This mode is available in specially encoded digital sources, and it preserves dialogue (center channel) intelligibility at low volume levels.

m Channel Select Button: This button is used to start the process of setting the

AVR 340’s output levels to

an external source. Once this button is pressed, use the

⁄/¤

Buttons n

then press the Set Button p, followed by the Buttons

n again, to change the level setting. (See

to select the channel being adjusted,

⁄/¤

pages 31 and 42 for more information.) However, Harman Kardon recommends that you first perform the EzSet/EQ procedure, as described on pages 25 to 27.

⁄/¤

Buttons: These multipurpose buttons are

used to change or scroll through items in the onscreen menus, make configuration settings such as digital inputs or delay timing, or to select surround modes.When changing a setting, first press the button for the function or setting to be changed (e.g., press the

DSP Surround Mode Selector k to select a

sound field mode or the Digital Select Button q to change a digital input) and then press one of these buttons to scroll through the list of options or to increase or decrease a setting

. The sections in this manual describing the individual features and functions contain specific information on using these buttons for each application.

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Buttons: These buttons are used to change

the menu selection or setting during some of the setup procedures for the AVR 340.

p Set Button: This button is used to enter settings

AVR 340’s memory. It is also used in the

into the setup procedures for delay time, speaker configuration and channel output level adjustment.

q Digital Select: Press this button to assign one of the digital inputs *(ﬁf to a source. (See pages 22 and 38 for more infor

mation on using

digital inputs.)

r Numeric Keys: These buttons serve as a 10- button numeric keypad to enter tuner preset positions They are also used to select channel numbers when TV, Cable or SAT 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 MANUAL appears in the Lower Display Line ı, pressing the Tuning Buttons 9u 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. (See page 41 for more information.)

J Direct Button: Press this button when the tuner is in use to start the sequence for direct entry of a station’s frequency. After pressing the button, simply press the proper

(See page 41 for more information on the tuner.)

tion.

Numeric Keys r to select a sta-

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u Tuning Up/Down: When the tuner is in use, these buttons will tune up or down through the selected frequency band. If the Tuner Mode Button s& has been pressed so that AUTO appears in the onscreen display and Lo

wer Display Line ı, pressing

and holding either of the buttons for three seconds will cause the tuner to seek the next station with acceptable signal strength for quality reception. When appears in the Lo

wer Display Line ı, pressing these

MANUAL

buttons will tune stations in single-step increments. (See page 41 for more information.)

v OSD Button: Press this button to activate the On-Screen Display (OSD) system used to set up or adjust the

AVR 340’s parameters.

w Dolby Mode Selector: This button is used to select from among the available Dolby Surround processing modes

. Each press of this button will select one of the Dolby Pro Logic II or IIx, or Dolby Virtual Speaker modes or Dolby 3 Stereo.When a Dolby Digital-encoded source is in use, the Dolby Digital mode may also be selected. When the headphones are in use, this button selects from among the Dolby Headphone modes. (See pages 36–37 and 40 for the available Dolby surround mode options.)

x DTS Digital Mode Selector: When a DTS- encoded digital source is selected,

each press of this button will scroll through the available DTS modes. The specific choice of modes will vary depending on whether the source material contains DTS-ES 6.1 Discrete encoding. When a DTS source is not in use, this button has no function. (See pages 36 and 40 for the available DTS digital options.)

y Logic 7 Mode Select Button: Press this button to select from among the available Logic 7 surround

. (See pages 36 and 40 for available Logic 7

modes options.)

z Skip Up/Down Buttons: These buttons do not have a direct function with the AVR 340, but when used with a compatibly programmed CD or DVD changer they will change to the previous disc in the changer or carousel.

` Transport Controls: These buttons do not have any functions for the AVR 340, 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.When the DMP source is in use, these buttons may be used to operate some functions on a compatible iPod if it is docked in The Bridge. See page 42 for more information on using .

When the remote is used to control the AVR, or the VID2 or VID3 device, by default these buttons are programmed to operate the DVD player. However, you may use the Transport Control Punch-Through feature described on page 50 to program these buttons to operate another device’s transport controls when the AVR, VID2 or VID3 has been selected.

R Stereo Mode Select Button: When the button is pressed so that SURROUND OFF appears in the Lower Display Line ı, with only the Surr Off

Surround Mode Indica

ate in a bypass mode with true

tor ˆ lit, the AVR will oper-

, fully analog, two-channel left/right stereo mode with no surround processing or bass management, unlike other modes where digital processing is used. When the button is pressed so that

SURROUND OFF appears in the Lower Display Line ı, with both the DSP and Surr Off Surround Mode Indica

tors ˆ lit, you may enjoy a

two-channel presentation of the sound along with the benefits of bass management.

Depending on whether your system is configured for 5.1 or 6.1/7.1 channels, the next press of the button will cause either 5 CH STEREO or 7 CH STEREO to appear,

and the stereo signal will be routed to all five (or seven) speaker channels. (See pages 37 and 40 for more information on stereo playback modes.)

S DTS Neo:6 Mode Select: Press this button to select a DTS Neo:6 mode.These modes take a twochannel stereo- or matrix surround-encoded source and create a full five-, six- or seven-channel sound

(See pages 36 and 40 for the DTS Neo:6

field. options.)

T Macro Buttons: Press these buttons to store or recall a “Macro”,

which is a preprogrammed sequence of commands stored in the remote. (See page 48 for more information on storing and recalling macros.)

U Disc Skip Button: This button has no direct function for the

AVR 340 but is most often used to change to the next disc in a CD or DVD player when the remote is programmed for that type of device. (See page 49 for more information on using the remote with products other than the AVR 340.)

V Preset Up/Down: When the tuner is in use, press these buttons to scroll through the stations programmed into the A

VR 340’s memory.When some source devices, such as CD players, VCRs and cassette decks, are selected using the device

Input

Selectors e, these buttons may function as

Chapter Step or

Track Advance.

W Clear Button: Press this button to clear incorrect entries when using the remote to directly enter a radio station’s frequency.

X Memory Button: Press this button to enter a radio station into the

AVR 340’s preset memory. First, tune

the desired station, and then press this button. Two underline indicators will flash at the right side of the Upper Display Line P, and within five seconds press the Numeric Keys r for the preset number between 01 and 30 that you wish to assign to the station.

(See page 41 for more information.)

Y Delay/Prev Ch.: Press this button to begin the process for setting the delay times used by the

VR 340 when processing surround sound. After

A pressing this button, the delay times are entered by pressing the

⁄/¤

Set Button p and then using the

Buttons n to select A/V SYNC

DELAY or the delay setting for any available channel.

Press the Set Button p, and then use the

⁄/¤

Buttons n to change the setting. Press the

Set Button p again to complete the process. (See

page 30 for more infor

mation.) However, we recommend that you first perform the EzSet/EQ procedure, as described on pages 25–27.

Z Speaker Select: Press this button to begin the process of configuring the A

VR 340’s bass management system for use with the type of speakers used in your system. Once the button has been pressed, use the

⁄/¤

Buttons n to select the

channel you wish to set up. Press the Set Button

p and then use the

⁄/¤

Buttons n to select

the appropriate speaker size. Press the Set Button

p to enter the new setting, and then use the

⁄/¤

Buttons n again to select another channel to configure.When all adjustments have been completed, press the Set Button p twice to exit the settings and return to normal operation. (See page 28 for more information.) However, Harman Kardon recommends that you first perform the EzSet/EQ procedure, as described on pages 25–27.

a Multiroom Button: Press this button to begin the process of activating the multiroom system,

or changing the source input or volume level for the remote zone. Press the

⁄¤ Buttons n to scroll

to the on/off, source input or volume level setting, and then press the Set Button p to access the desired setting. Use the

⁄¤ Buttons n to scroll through

the options, and the Set Button p to select. (See page 46 for infor

mation on the multiroom system.)

b Volume Up/Down: Press these buttons to raise or lower the system volume

. By default, the Volume

Up/Down Buttons b are programmed at the fac- tory to control the AVR 340’s volume, no matter which source device has been selected (except

TAPE).You may reprogram these buttons to control the volume of another device, such as your TV, using the Volume Control Punch-Through instructions found on page 50.

c TV/Video Selector: This button does not have a direct function on the A

VR 340, but when used with a

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compatible VCR, DVD or satellite receiver, pressing this button will switch between the output of the device and the external video input. Consult the owner’s manual for your specific player or receiver for the details of how it implements this function.

d Digital Media Player (DMP)

When Harman Kardon’s (optional) is connected to Digital Media Player (DMP) Connector j and a compatible iPod is docked in

, pressing this selector will select the iP as the audio source input device for the AVR 340. In addition, if a video display is connected to one of the Video Monitor Outputs gY, the iPod’s messages will appear on screen, Display Lines PQ. The

and in the Upper and Lower

⁄/¤

no, the Set Button p and the Transport

Controls ` may be used to navigate the iPod and to operate many functions

. See page 42, and the manuals for The Bridge and your iPod for more information.

6-Channel/8-Channel Direct Input: Press

this button to select the device connected to the 6/8-Channel Direct Inputs X.

(See page 34 for

more information.) When the device connected to the

6/8-Channel Direct Input

is also a video source, such as a DVD or DVD-Audio player with an onboard audio decoder, you must first select that video source by pressing one of the

Input Selectors e, then

press this button to choose the device connected to the 6/8-Channel Direct Input

source. Note that if you desire, you may select any video source to be used in conjunction with the 6/8-

Channel Direct Input

as the audio source.

f Mute: Press this button to momentarily silence the

AVR 340 or TV set being controlled, depending on which device has been selected. When the AVR 340 remote is being programmed to operate another device, this button is pressed with the

Input Selector Button

e to begin the programming process. (See page 48 for more infor

mation on programming the remote.)

Selector:

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System Installation

After unpacking the unit, locating it in a place with adequate ventilation 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.

IMPORTANT NOTE: For your personal safety and to avoid possible damage to your equipment and speakers it is always a good practice to turn off and unplug the AVR and ALL source equipment from the AC output before making any audio or video system connections.

Audio Equipment Connections

We recommend that you use high-quality interconnect cables when making connections to source equipment and recorders to preser

1. Connect the analog outputs of a CD player to the

CD Audio Inputs £.

NOTE: When the CD player has both fixed and vari-

able audio outputs unless you find that the input to the receiver is so low that the sound is noisy, or so high that it 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 f. Connect the analog Record/In jacks on the recorder to the Tape Output Jacks g on the AVR 340.

3. Connect the output of any digital sources such as

a CD or DVD changer or player, advanced video game, a digital satellite receiver, HDTV tuner or digital cable set-top box or the output of a compatible computer sound card to the Coaxial Digital Audio Inputs ﬁf*(.We recommend connecting the coaxial digital audio output of your DVD player to the Coax 1 Digital Audio Input f, since that digital input is assigned to the DVD source by default. 2/Cable/Sat source defaults to the Optical 1

Digital Audio

set-top box or satellite receiver is equipped with an optical digital audio output, you connect it to this input to obtain the benefits of higher-quality digital audio (such as PCM, Dolby Digital 2.0 or Dolby Digital 5.1 signals when broadcast by your cable or satellite provider).

NOTE: If you wish for your digital source device to be available for use by the multiroom system, need to connect its analog audio outputs to the appropriate inputs on the AVR 340, as the multiroom system is not capable of distributing digital signals to the remote zone.

4. Connect the

Outputs de on the rear panel of the AVR 340 to

ve the integrity of the signals.

, it is best to use the fixed output

Optical and

The Video

Input ﬁ. If your cable television

we recommend that

you will

Coaxial or Optical Digital Audio

the matching digital input connections on a CD-R or MiniDisc or other digital recorder

5. Assemble the AM Loop Antenna supplied with the unit so that the tabs at the bottom of the antenna loop snap into the holes in the base. Connect it to the

AM Antenna Terminals h.

Connect the supplied FM antenna to the FM (75-

6. ohm) Connection ¡. The FM antenna may be an

nal roof antenna, an inside powered or wire-

exter lead antenna or a connection from a cable TV system. If the antenna or connection uses 300-ohm twin-lead cable, you must use an optional 300ohm-to-75-ohm adaptor to make the connection.

7. With the AVR 340 turned off, connect the optional Harman Kardon to Player (DMP) Connector j. Your compatible iPod may be docked in when you wish to use it as an audio source device

. Video materials stored on the iPod may not be viewed through The Bridge.

8. Connect the front, center, surround and surround back speaker outputs tive speakers

⁄¤‹› to the respec-

To ensure that all the audio signals are carried to your speakers without loss of clarity or resolution, we suggest that you use high-quality speaker cable. Many brands of cable are available and the choice of cable may be influenced by the distance between your speakers and the receiver, the type of speakers you use, personal preferences and other factors. Your dealer or installer is a valuable resource to consult in selecting the proper cable.

Regardless of the brand of cable selected, we recommend that you use a cable constructed of copper with a gauge of 14 or smaller. in specifying cable, the lower the number, the thicker the cable.

Cable with a gauge of 16 may be used for short runs of less than 10 feet. We do not recommend that you use cables with an AWG equivalent of 18 or higher, 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

Digital Media

multistrand

Remember that

installer or a licensed electrician who is familiar with the NEC and/or the applicable local building codes in your area.

When connecting wires to the speakers, observe proper polarity. Note that the positive (+) terminal of each speaker connection may carry a specific color code, as noted on page 8. However, many speakers still use a red terminal for the positive (+) connection. Connect the “negative” or “black” wire to the same terminal on both the receiver and the speaker.

NOTE: While most speaker manufacturers adhere to an industr

y convention of using black terminals for negative and red ones for positive, some may vary from this configuration. To ensure 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 340.

9. 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 subwoofers. 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.

10. If an external multichannel audio source with 5.1,

6.1 or 7.1 outputs such as an external digital processor/decoder, DVD-Audio or SACD player is used, connect the outputs of that device to the

6/8-Channel Direct Inputs X.

Video Equipment Connections

Video equipment is connected in the same manner as audio components.The use of high-quality interconnect cables is recommended to preser

ve signal quality.

1. Connect a VCR’s, DVD recorder’s, personal video recorder’s or other video source’s audio and video Play/Out jacks to the

Video 1 Audio/Video and/or

S-Video Input Jacks Ra on the rear panel. The

Audio and

Video Record/In jacks on the recorder

should be connected to the Video 1 Audio/Video and/or S-Video Output Jacks Tb on the AVR 340. Although any video device may be connected to these jacks, we recommend connecting your video

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recorder to take advantage of the fact that the remote control is preprogrammed with video recorder product codes for the Video 1 device.

2. Connect the analog audio and video outputs of a satellite receiver, cable TV converter, television set or any other video source to the Audio/Video and S-Video Input Jacks Uc. Although any video device may be connected to these jacks TV converter or satellite receiver so that you may take advantage of the fact that the remote control is preprogrammed with the product codes of these device types for the Video 2 device.

3. Connect the analog audio and video outputs of a television or other video device to the Audio/Video and S-Video Input Jacks We on the rear panel. Although any video or audio device may be connected to these jacks, we recommend connecting your television so that you may take advantage preprogrammed Video 3 device.

Important: If you are using the television only as a display device (i.e through a cable box or satellite receiver), do not connect the television’s outputs to the Audio/Video and S-Video Input Jacks We, or to any other inputs on the AVR 340.

. Connect the analog audio and video outputs of a

DVD or laser disc player to the and S-Video Inputs hZ.

Connect the digital audio outputs of a DVD player,

5. satellite receiver, cable box or HDTV converter to the appropriate ﬁf*(. Remember that the DVD source defaults to the Coaxial 1 Digital Input f, and the Video 2/Cable/Sat source defaults to the Optical 1 Digital Audio Input ﬁ. All other sources default to their analog inputs any source may be assigned to any digital audio input on the receiver.

NOTE: When connecting a device such as a digital cable box or other set-top tuner product with a digital audio output, the digital and analog outputs of the product to your AVR. The audio input polling feature of the AVR will then be able to make certain that you have a constant audio feed, since it will automatically switch the audio input to the analog jacks if the digital feed is interrupted or not available for a particular channel.

6. Connect the Output gY jacks on the receiver to the compos- ite or S-video input of your analog television monitor or video projector

, we recommend connecting your cable

of the fact that the remote control is

with TV product codes for the

., if you receive your TV programs

Optical or Coaxial Digital Inputs

we recommend that you connect both

Video and/or S-Video Monitor

Video 2

Video 3

DVD Audio/Video

, although

7. If

both your video display monitor and at least one video source device (such as a DVD player or HDTV set-top box) are equipped with component video capability nent video outputs of the device to one of the two Component Video Inputs ‡°. In that case, you will not need to connect the Video Monitor Output Y or the S-Video Monitor Output P to your video display composite and S-video signals to component video.This means you only have to connect one cable from the AVR to the video display. You will also be able to view the AVR 340’s on-screen displays using just the component video connection, unless the source device is high-definition (720p or 1080i) video, in which case you should either switch to a 480p source or connect the

Monitor Output Y or the S-Video Monitor Output P to your video display to view the on-

screen displays

It is recommended that you connect a DVD player or a digital video recorder to the Inputs ‡, as this input is assigned to the DVD Tuner and Tape sources by default. Thus, whenever any of these sources is selected, you may view the component video output of the device connected to the

Component Video 1 Inputs ‡, enabling you

to view and listen to different sources. Similarly

other audio/video device equipped with component video outputs, such as a DVD-Audio or SACD player, or HDTV set-top box, to the Video 1,Video 2 or Video 3 sources, or the 6-/8-channel direct inputs, as the Component Video 2 Inputs ° are assigned to the Video 1, audio inputs by default.

However, you may connect any component video source to either set of component video inputs, as they are assignable to any source, following the instructions on page 22. You will still need to connect either the analog or digital audio outputs, or the 6-/8-channel audio outputs, of your component video device to the analog audio inputs corresponding to the source (such as DVD or Video 2 for a cable converter box), or to any of the Audio Inputs ﬁf*(.

If the component video inputs are used, connect the Component Video Monitor Outputs ﬂ to the component video inputs of your or display device.You will also be able to view your composite and S-video sources through this connection, benefiting from the higher quality and superior appearance of component video.

9. If you have a camcorder, video game or other audio/video device that is connected to the AVR on a temporary rather than permanent basis, connect

, then you may connect the compo-

, as the AVR 340 will convert

Video

Component Video 1

, CD,

, it is recommended that you connect any

Video 2, Video 3 and 6-/8-channel source

Optical or Coaxial Digital

TV, projector

the audio, video and digital audio outputs of that device to the front panel. the Video 4 input, and the digital inputs must be assigned to the Video 4 input. (See page 22 for more information on input configuration.)

NOTE: The may be installed over the front-panel input jacks when they are not in use.

10. When connecting the AVR 340 to a “digital-ready”, “HDTV-compatible” or high-definition display (which is any device capable of accepting an input signal of 480P or higher), you are able to take advantage of the unit’s advanced video processing circuitry which converts all video signals to a 480P output. Since the AVR 340 displays the on-screen menus with upconverted video, the connection from the AVR 340 to the display need only be one set of Y/Pr/Pb component video cables to the Component Video Monitor Output ﬂ.

11. When connecting the AVR 340 to a standard, analog video display that has standard composite and S-video inputs only, component video inputs may not be used. In this case, connect the Video and matching composite and S-video inputs on your video display, are used by your source devices. If both types of video are used by different source devices, than both separately connected to your television.

VIDEO CONNECTION NOTES:

• When the component video jacks are used, the on-

screen menus are not visible with high-definition video (720p or 1080i), standard composite or S-video input on your TV, or to a 480p video source, to view them.

• When source devices such as a progressive scan

DVD player or an HDTV set-top box are connected to the you wish to take advantage of the record outputs or have video routed to a second room, it is also necessary to connect the standard, composite or Svideo outputs of the source device to the AVR 340. The record outputs and multiroom system cannot accept component inputs, nor are component inputs down-converted for use with these outputs.

• When connecting a video source to the AVR 340,

you may use either composite, component or S-video, but only one type of video may be connected for each device.

Video 4 Inputs *(ÓÔ on the

A device connected here is selected as

AVR 340 is shipped with two covers that

S-Video Monitor Outputs PY to the

depending on which types of video

Video Monitor Outputs PY must be

and you must switch to the

AVR 340 via component video connections, if

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System and Power Connections

The AVR 340 is designed for flexible use with multiroom system and external control components.

Remote Infrared (IR) Control of the AVR or Source Devices

If the receiver is placed behind a solid or smoked glass cabinet door 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 IR Input ª jack.

If other components are also prevented from receiving remote commands use this unit’s sensor or a remote eye by running a connection from the the Remote IR Input jack on Har compatible equipment.

When controlling non-Harman Kardon source devices, the device may require the full carrier signal embedded within the IR command, rather than the “stripped” signal used by Harman Kardon and many other devices. In these cases you may need to connect the Remote IR Carrier Output § to the remote IR input of your device (or to an optional, external IR rather than using the standard Remote IR Output Jack ‚. If you are in doubt as to which IR Output jack to use for the equipment in your system, your dealer or installer, or the manufacturer’s support site and ask whether the unit to be controlled uses “full carrier” or “stripped carrier” IR commands. When “full carrier commands” are used, make the connection to the make the connection to the Remote IR Output Jack ‚.

NOTE: All remotely controlled components must be linked together in a jack of one unit to the IR IN of the next to establish this chain.

Multiroom Connections

The AVR 340 is equipped with multizone capabilities that allow it to send a separate audio source to the remote zone from the one selected for use in the main room.

Depending on your system’ options are available for audio connection:

Option 1: Use high-quality, shielded audio interconnect cable from the room. In the remote room, connect the interconnect cable to a stereo power amplifier. The amplifier will be connected to the room’s speakers. At the AVR 340, plug the audio interconnect cables into the Audio Outputs ™ on the AVR 340’s rear panel.

, the obstruction may prevent the

, only one sensor is needed. Simply

Remote IR Output ‚ jack to

man Kardon or other

“blaster”),

contact

Remote IR Carrier Output §. Otherwise,

“daisy chain.” Connect the IR OUT

s requirement, three

AVR 340’s location to the remote

Multiroom

Option 2: Connect the Multiroom Audio Outputs

™ on the AVR 340 to the inputs of an optional stereo power amplifier from the amplifier to the speakers in the remote room.

Option 3: Taking advantage of the AVR 340’s built-in seven-channel amplifier amplifier channels to power speakers in the remote room. When using this option, you will not be able to use the full 7.1-channel capabilities of the AVR 340 in the main listening room, but you will be able to add another listening room without external power amplifiers.To use the internal amplifiers to power a remote zone, connect the speakers for the remote room location to the Outputs ¤. Before using the remote room, you will need to configure the amplifiers for surround operation by changing a setting in the MULTI ROOM SETUP menu, following the instructions shown on page 46.

NOTE: The AVR 340’s multiroom system is only capable of distributing analog audio sources to the remote zone equipment (e.g. CD or DVD players) as described on page 16, make sure to use both analog and digital audio connections to ensure that the devices will be available to the multiroom system.

IR Control From the Remote Room

For all options, you may connect an optional IR sensor in the remote room to the cable. Connect the sensor’s cable to the Multiroom IR Input ∞ on the AVR 340 and use the Zone II (or main) remote to control the room volume and any source devices connected to the Remote IR Output

Jack ‚ or to the Remote IR Carrier Output Jack

§ as described above.Alternatively, you may install

an optional volume control between the output of the amplifiers and the speakers to adjust the volume of playback in the remote room.

A-BUS

The AVR 340 is among the few receivers available that offer built-in with an optional A-BUS product, you have all the benefits of remote zone operation without the need for an external power amplifier.

To use the AVR 340 with an approved A-BUS product, simply connect it to the AVR 340 using Category 5 wiring that is properly rated for the specific in-wall installation. Terminate the wiring at the receiver end to a standard RJ-45 connector in compliance with the instructions furnished with the A-BUS product.

You may connect a single A-BUS module to the AVR 340 with no further equipment needed. If you wish to connect more than one A-BUS module, an optional, external A-BUS hub may be used to provide that capability.

Surround Back/Multiroom Speaker

. Therefore, when connecting your digital audio

Installation Connections

. Run high-quality speaker wire

, it is possible to use two of the

AVR 340 via an appropriate

, which will only enable you

A-BUS/

READY operation. When used

Contact your dealer or visit www.harmankardon.com for more information on other A-BUS products available from Harman Kardon. No further installation or adjustment is needed, as the A-BUS jack on the AVR 340 routes the signals to their proper destination. The output fed to the A-BUS jack is determined by the AVR 340’s multiroom system and menus.

If the A-BUS module is equipped with an IR sensor, you may use the Zone II or main remote to control the room volume and any source devices connected to the

Remote IR Output Jack ‚ or to the Remote

IR Carrier Output Jack § as described above. AC Power Connections

This unit is equipped with two accessory AC outlets. They may be used to power accessor they should not be used with high-current-draw equipment such as power amplifiers.The total power draw to each outlet may not exceed 100 watts.

The

Switched AC Accessory Outlet b will receive

power only when the unit is on. 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 AC

receive power as long as the unit is plugged into a powered AC outlet.

Once the

AC Po

almost ready to enjoy the AVR 340’s incredible power and fidelity!

Accessory Outlet c will

wer Cord a is connected, you are

y devices, but

This is recommended

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Basic Operation

Once you have completed the initial setup and configuration of the AVR 340, it is simple to operate and enjoy.The following instructions will help you maximize the enjoyment of your new receiver:

Turning the AVR 340 On or Off

• When using the AVR 340 for the first time, you must

first press the Main Power Switch1on the front panel to tur Standby mode, as indicated by the amber color of the

Power Indicator2. Once the unit is in Standby,

ou may begin a listening session by pressing the

Standby/On Switch3on the front panel, or the Po

on the remote. The Power Indicator2will turn blue. This 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

Input Selector Buttons egde on the remote or the Input Source Selector Button

Whenever the front-panel indicators light up for a few seconds.This is normal, and it is part of the unit’s power-on self test procedure.

NOTE: After pressing one of the Input Selector Buttons egde

on, press the AVR Selector f control to the AVR 340 functions.

To turn the unit off at the end of a listening session, simply press the panel or the Power Off Button a remote. Power will be shut off to any equipment plugged into the rear-panel Switched AC Accessory Outlet › and the Power Indicator 2 will turn amber

When the remote is used to turn the unit “off” it is actually placing the system in a Standby mode, as indicated by the amber color of the

To program the AVR 340 for automatic turn-off,

•

press the Sleep Button jon the remote. Each press of the button will decrease the time before shut-down in the following sequence:

The sleep time will be displayed in the Display Line Q. to one-half brightness when the Sleep function is programmed. the sleep function has been activated, press the

Sleep Button j

normal brightness, and the time until shutdown will

n the unit on. This places the unit in a

wer On Button d or AVR Selector f

on the front panel.

AVR is turned on, you will see all of the

ç∂

∫

Standby/On Switch 3 on the front

Power Indicator 2.

The front-panel display will dim

To view the current sleep time when

once.The display will return to

∫

ç∂

to turn the unit

to set the remote

on the

Lower

wer Display Line ı

appear in the seconds

, the message will disappear and the dis-

. After a few

play will return to half-brightness.

• When the programmed sleep time has elapsed, the

unit will automatically turn off. To cancel the Sleep function, press and hold the

Sleep Buttonj as

the information display returns to normal brightness; continue to hold the button until the Sleep indicator numbers disappear and the words

OFF appear in the Lo

wer Display Line Q.

SLEEP

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 with the front-panel

Main Power

Switch1.

NOTE: All preset memories are lost if the unit is left

tur

ned off by using the Main Power Switch1for

more than four weeks

Source Selection

• To select a source, press any of the Input Selector Buttons egde

the remote.

• The input source may also be changed by pressing

the front-panel

Input Source Selector Button ^.

Each press of the button will move the input selection through the list of available inputs.

As the input is changed, the AVR 340 will auto-

•

matically switch to the digital input (if selected), component video input, surround mode, output levels and night mode status as well as any speaker configuration settings established by using the INDEPENDENT Bass Management setting, that were entered during the configuration process for that source.

When the input source is changed, the new input

•

name and the digital (or analog) audio input will appear in the

Upper Display Line P, and the current surround mode will appear in the Lower Display Line ı. The same messages will also appear momentarily in the on-screen display in the lower third of the screen (semi-OSD).

•

When an audio source is selected, the last video input used remains routed to the

S-Video Outputs

and Component Video,

Composite Video and S-Video Monitor Outputs

FPY. This permits you to simultaneously view and listen to different sources to choose a video source and then select the 6/8-

Channel Direct InputsXas the audio source.

Thanks to the AVR 340’s cross-conversion capability,

composite and S-video sources are upconverted

and routed to the

Component Video Monitor

ç∂

Video 1 Video and

. This also allows you

Outputs F, and they may be viewed on a video display with component video inputs

• The front-panel Video 4 Inputs ÓÔ, Optical 3

Digital Input*or the Coaxial 3 Digital Input

may be used to connect a device such as a video game or camcorder to your home entertainment system on a temporar

y basis.When the front-panel jacks are not in use, you may prefer to install the covers supplied with your receiver for a neater appearance. Simply snap them in place. If you wish to use the jacks, press on the left side of each cover to pivot it and remove.

• When DMP is selected as the source and a compatible iPod is inserted in an optional Harman Kardon that is connected to

DMP Connector j on the rear panel,

navigation messages will appear on any video display connected to the

AVR’s Video Monitor

Outputs gY. The remote control or front-panel controls may be used to navigate the iP

od and access many of its functions.These messages will also appear in the front-panel display, and the iPod’s battery may be charged. See the owner’s guides for

and your iPod for more information.

6-Channel/8-Channel Direct Input

• There are two input choices available for use with sources such as a DVD-Audio or SACD player that are connected to the 6/8-Channel Direct Inputs X. Select the appropriate input according to the way your system and source equipment are configured:

n 6 CH DIRECT should be used when

the SBR and SBL inputs are NOT in use. It is assumed that the input source device has its own internal bass management system. This input passes the input from the source directly through to the volume control without any analog to digital conversion and it mutes the unused input jacks to prevent unwanted noise from interfering with system performance.

n 8 CH DIRECT should be used when an

input is connected to all eight 8-Channel Direct Inputs j. It is assumed that the input source device has its own inter

nal bass management system. This input passes the input from the source directly through to the volume control without any analog-to-digital conversion and it mutes the unused input jacks to prevent unwanted noise from interfering with system performance.

Volume and Tone Control

• Adjust the volume to a comfortable level using the

front-panel Volume Control Ò or remote Volume

Up/Do

wn Buttons b

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• To temporarily silence all speaker outputs, press

the Mute Button f 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 word MUTE will flash in the Upper Display Line P. Press the Mute Button f normal operation.

• You may adjust the bass and treble tone controls at any point during a listening session by pressing the

Tone Mode Button 5 until TONE IN appears in the Lower Display Line ı. Press the Tone Mode Button 5 again until either TREBLE MODE or BASS MODE appears in the Lower Display Line Q, and then use the ‹/› Buttons ) to boost or cut the low or high frequencies by up to ±10dB until the desired setting is achieved.

• You may also totally remove the tone controls from the circuit so that the output is “flat” at any time by pressing the pressing the OUT appears in the on-screen display and the Lower Display Line ı.

• The tone controls may also be adjusted using the AUDIO SETUP submenu as described on page 23.

• F

or private listening, plug the 1/4" stereo phone plug from a pair of stereo headphones into the front-panel headphone plug is connected, all speakers will be muted and DOLBY H:BP will appear in the Lower Display Line ı , indicating that the headphone output is in the Bypass mode that no processing is being used. When the headphone plug is removed, the audio feed to the speakers will be restored.

• When the headphones are in use, you may take advantage of the Dolby Headphone modes to bring added spaciousness to headphone listening. Press the Surround Mode Group Selector 7 to cycle through the three Dolby Headphone modes and select the one that you prefer.

Headphone Jack4. When the

Dolby Mode Select Button w or the

. This will interrupt the

again to return to

, in 2dB steps,

Tone Mode Button 5 and then

‹/› Buttons ) so that TONE

, and to confirm

Surround Mode Selection

One of the important features of the AVR 340 is its ability to reproduce a full multichannel surround sound field from digital sources, analog matrix surroundencoded programs and standard stereo programs.

Selection of a surround mode is based on personal taste, as well as the type of program source material being used. For example, motion pictures or TV programs bearing the logo of one of the major surround-

encoding processes, such as Dolby Surround or DTS Stereo, may be played in either the Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II or IIx Movie, DTS Neo:6 Cinema, or Logic 7 5.1 or 7.1 Cinema surround modes.

NOTE: Once a program has been encoded with matrix surround infor as long as the program is broadcast in stereo.Thus, movies with surround sound may be decoded via any of the analog surround modes such as Dolby Pro Logic IIx– Movie, Logic 7 Cinema or DTS Neo:6 Cinema, when they are broadcast via conventional TV stations, cable, pay-TV and satellite transmission. In addition, a growing number of made-for-television programs, sports broadcasts, radio dramas and music CDs are also recorded in surround sound.

Even when a program is not listed as carrying intentional surround information, you may find that the Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Logic 7 or DTS Neo:6, VMAx and the Hall or Theater modes often deliver enveloping surround presentations through the use of the natural information present in all stereo recordings.

Surround modes may be changed at any time by using either the front panel or remote control. Any changes made to the surround mode for that source will be retained in the AVR’s menu, even after another source is selected, or if the AVR is placed in Standby mode.To select a new surround mode from the front panel, first press the Selector Button 7 until the desired major surround mode group, such as Dolby ed. Next, press the Surround Mode Selector Button 8 to choose the specific individual surround mode.

To select a surround mode using the remote the button for the major surround mode group that includes the mode you wish to choose from:

w, DTS Surround x, DTS Neo:6 S, Logic 7 y, Stereo R or DSP Surround k.

The first press of the button will show the current mode from that group modes in that group, press the button again until the desired mode appears in the

ı, the on-screen display and in the Surround Mode Indica

changes ˆ will light to indicate the current mode.

At times light. This can occur when the DSP Surround Off mode has been selected, or when post-processing is being used with an input signal, such as when the Dolby Digital 2.0 plus Dolby Pro Logic IIx mode is used to create a 7-channel presentation of a twochannel signal.

The Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX and DTS 5.1, DTS-ES Matrix and DTS-ES Discrete modes may only

mation, it retains the surround information

Surround Mode Group

, DTS or Logic 7, is select-

, press

Dolby

. To cycle through the available

Lower Display Line

tors ˆ. As the surround mode

, the appropriate Surround Mode Indicator

, it is possible that more than one indicator will

be selected when a digital input is in use and a digital signal in that format is present. In addition, when a digital source is present, the AVR 340 will automatically select and switch to the correct mode, regardless of the mode that has been previously selected. For more information on selecting digital sources, see the Digital Audio Playback section.

The Dolby Pro Logic IIx modes are available only when the AVR 340 has been configured for 6.1/7.1 operation by setting the Surround Back speakers as either

LARGE or SMALL as described on page

These modes provide a matrixed 6.1-channel

28. presentation of analog sources..

When the 6-channel/8-channel direct inputs are in use there is no surround processing, as these inputs take the analog output signals from an optional, external DVD-Audio or SACD player, or another source device and carry them straight through to the volume control without any further digital processing.

To listen to a program in traditional two-channel stereo, using the front left and front right speakers only (plus the subwoofer, if installed and configured), press the

Stereo ButtonRuntil SURROUND OFF appears in the Lower Display Line Surround Mode Group Selector 7 until the Stereo modes appear in the on-screen display and Lower Display Line Select Button 8 until SURROUND OFF appears in the on-screen display and Lower Display Line

When an analog audio source is in use, you may activate an analog bypass Surround Off mode, if you have removed the tone controls from the processing circuitry.This is done by pressing the Button 5 and using the ‹/› Buttons )o until the TONE OUT message appears in the

Lower Display Line ı, or using the AUDIO SETUP menu.

If the tone controls are active (TONE IN), or if you have selected the digitized Surround Off mode the DSP icon will appear in the Surround Mode

Indica

OFF will appear in the lower line of the semi-OSD display nal is being digitized and any bass management settings are being applied. This mode is recommended when your front speakers are not capable of reproducing the lower frequencies and are thus used with a subwoofer.

When the DSP icon is not lit in Surround Off mode with an analog audio input in use, the AVR is in analog bypass mode.The signal is being routed directly to the volume control, without entering the digital domain and without any bass management settings being applied. This mode is desirable when your left and right speak-

and then press the Surround Mode

tors ˆ, and the message SURROUND

. The DSP icon indicates that the incoming sig-

, or press the

Tone Mode

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ers are capable of reproducing low frequencies, and when you wish to hear the analog source material in its pure form.

Digital Audio Playback

Digital audio is a major advancement over older analog surround processing systems. It delivers five, six or seven discrete channels: left front, center, right front, left surround, right surround and optionally one or two surround back channels. Each channel reproduces full frequency range (20Hz to 20kHz) and offers dramatically improved dynamic range and significant improvements to signalto-noise ratios. In addition, 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 described as “5.1,” “6.1” or “7.1”. The bass channel is separate from the other channels, but since it is intentionally bandwidth-limited, sound designers have given it that unique designation.

Dolby Digital

Dolby Digital is a standard part of DVD, and is available on specially encoded LD discs and satellite broadcasts and it is a part of the high-definition television (HDTV) system.

An optional, use the AVR 340 to listen to the Dolby Digital soundtracks 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 Coaxial Inputs *(ﬁf of the AVR 340. No demodulator is required for use with DVD players or DTS-encoded laser discs.

DTS

DTS is another digital audio system that is capable of delivering 5.1 or 6.1 discrete or matrix sound field reproduction. 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 soundtracks 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 340. All that is required is to connect the player’s output to either an on the rear panel ﬁf or front panel *(.

In order to listen to DVDs encoded with DTS soundtracks, DTS signal as indicated by a DTS logo on the player’s front panel. Early DVD players may not be able to play DTS-encoded DVDs.This does not indicate a problem with the AVR 340, as some players cannot pass the DTS signal through to the digital outputs. If you are in

external RF demodulator is required to

Optical or

Although both DTS and Dolby Digital are

Optical or Coaxial Input

the DVD player must be compatible with the

doubt as to the capability of your DVD player to handle DTS discs, consult the player’s owner’s manual.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Many DVD players have a default setting that does not pass through the DTS data, though the machine is capable of doing so. If your DVD player has the “DTS Digital Out” logo but does not trigger DTS playback in the AVR 340, change the player's settings in the “Audio” or “Bitstream” configuration menu so that DTS playback is enabled. The method for doing this will vary with each player. In some cases, the proper menu choice will be “Original,” while in others it will be “DTS.” Consult the owner's manual for your player to find the specific information to find the proper setting.

Selecting a Digital Source

To utilize either digital mode, you must have properly connected a digital source to the the digital outputs from DVD players, HDTV receivers, satellite systems or CD players to the Coaxial Inputs *(ﬁf. 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 340 rear panel (e.g., connect the analog stereo audio output from a DVD to the on the rear panel when you connect the source’s digital outputs).

If you have not already configured an input for a digital source using the on-screen menus as shown on page 22,

first select the input using the remote or frontpanel controls as outlined in this manual. Next, select the digital source by pressing the

Button q# and then using the n on the remote or the

front panel to

COAXIAL

Display Line P or on-screen display. When the digital source is playing detect which type of digital data stream is being decoded and display that information in the Display Line P.

The digital and analog audio inputs assigned to a source for an incoming signal. Although the digital input is the default, if the digital stream is not present or is interrupted, the unit will automatically switch over to the analog inputs. If you wish to disable the auto-polling feature for any source, follow the instructions shown in the Input Setup section of this manual on page 23.

Digital Bitstream Indications

When a digital source is playing, the AVR 340 senses the type of bitstream data that is present. information, the correct surround mode will automatically be selected. For example, DTS bitstreams will cause the unit to switch to DTS decoding, and Dolby Digital bitstreams will enable Dolby Digital decoding.

choose any of the OPTICAL or

inputs, as they appear in the Upper

, the AVR 340 will automatically

AVR 340’s Auto Polling feature searches both the

AVR 340. Connect

Optical or

DVD Audio Inputs Z

Digital Select

⁄/¤

‹/›

Buttons ) on the

even

Buttons

Upper

Using this

When the unit senses PCM data from CDs or LDs, it will default to Logic 7 Music mode, although you may select any of the standard surround modes, such as Dolby Pro Logic II or Logic 7. Since the range of available surround modes is dependent on the type of digital data that is present, the AVR 340 uses a variety of indicators and messages to let you know what type of signal is present. These messages will appear shortly after an input or surround mode is changed, and they will remain in the five seconds before that portion of the display retur to the normal surround mode indication.

Surround Mode Channel Indications

For Dolby Digital and DTS sources cation will appear, showing the number of channels present in the data. An example of this type of display is

3/2/.1.

The first number indicates how many discrete front channel signals are present.

A “3” tells you that separate front left, center and

•

front right signals are available.This will be displayed for Dolby Digital 5.1 and DTS 5.1 programs.

• A “2” tells you that separate front left and right signals are available, but there is no discrete center channel signal. This will be displayed for bitstreams that have stereo program material.

• A “1” tells you that there is only a mono channel available in the bitstream.

The middle number indicates how many discrete surround channel signals are present.

• A “2” tells you that separate surround left and right signals are available.This will be displayed for Dolby Digital 5.1 and DTS 5.1 programs.

• A “1” tells you that there is only a single, surroundencoded surround channel. This will appear for Dolby Digital bitstreams that have matrix encoding.

• A “0” indicates that there is no surround channel information. This will be displayed for 2-channel stereo programs.

The last number indicates whether there is a discrete low-frequency effects (LFE) channel. This is the “.1” in the common abbreviation of “5.1” sound and is a special channel that contains only bass frequencies.

• A “1” tells you that an LFE channel is present. This will be displayed for Dolby Digital and DTS programs, as available.

• A “0” indicates that there is no LFE channel information available. However, even when there is no dedicated LFE channel, low-frequency sound will be present at the subwoofer output when the speaker configuration is set to show the presence of a subwoofer.

Lower Display Line ı for about

, a three-digit indi-

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The information in the right side of the display will tell you if the digital audio data contains a special flag signal that will automatically activate the appropriate

6.1 or 7.1 mode.This will be shown as or EX-OFF for Dolby Digital bitstreams and ES-ON or ES-OFF for DTS bitstreams.

If the EX flag is off ured for 6.1/7.1 operation, you may manually turn on EX processing as appropriate by simply selecting the Dolby Digital EX surround mode as described on pages 23 and 35. When the ES flag is not present in a DTS bitstream, you may benefit from a 6.1-channel presentation by selecting the DTS+Neo:6 post-processing surround mode using the procedure described on pages 23 and 35. In that mode, the DTS Neo:6 algorithms will be used to derive the surround back channel from the DTS bitstream information.

Surround Mode Post Processing

Thanks to the power of the AVR 340’s DSP processor, a variety of surround mode options are available for most digital signals to deliver either the native information or to produce an enhanced sound field to match the number of speakers in your system. available and the number of channels available for each mode will vary depending on the incoming bitstream, and the configuration of your system, and are listed in the tables on page 40. The modes may be selected in the usual manner by selecting the major Surround Mode Group first, and then scrolling through the options (see pages 23 and 35).

The incoming bitstreams are indicated in the Display Line Q as described above. selected a surround mode, after about 5 seconds, the bitstream will be displayed briefly before the unit returns to normal operation. Therefore, you may ascertain the current bitstream by pressing the button for the major Surround Mode Group and waiting for a few moments for the bitstream to appear in the Display Line Q. The bitstream information will also be displayed after the source input has been changed.

To use the tables on page 40, match the indication in the display to the Incoming Bitstream listed in the left column. The available surround modes are shown to the right.

See page 45 for infor use a surround mode that you select by referring to these tables, rather than the default digital mode.

, and your receiver has been config-

mation on setting the system to

EX-ON

The modes

Lower

After you have

Lower

It is always a good idea to check the readout for the channel data to make certain that it matches the audio logo information shown on the back of a DVD package. In some cases you will see indication for “2/0/0” even when the disc contains a full 5.1, or 3/2/.1 signal. When this happens, check the audio output settings for your DVD player or the audio menu selections for the specific disc being played to make certain that the player is sending the correct signal to the AVR.

PCM Audio Playback

PCM is the abbreviation for Pulse Code Modulation, which is the type of digital signal used for standard CD playback and other non-Dolby Digital and non-DTS digital sources such as Mini-Disc in the AVR 340 are capable of high-quality digital-toanalog decoding, and they may be connected directly to the digital audio output of your CD or LD player.

Connections may be made to either the rear-panel

Optical or Coaxial Inputs ﬁf or the front-panel Digital Inputs *(.

To listen to a PCM digital source, first select the input for the desired source (e.g., CD). Next press the Digital

Select Button #q and then use the Buttons n on the remote, or the‹/›Selector Buttons ) on the front panel, until the desired choice

appears in the Upper Display Line P.

During PCM playback, mode except Dolby Digital or DTS, as shown in the table on page 40. Note that for convenience, we have included the modes available for analog sources (including the tuner) in this chart.

When a PCM signal is detected, the Line ı will briefly show a message with the letters PCM, in addition to a readout of the sampling frequency of the digital signal.

44.1kHz or 48kHz, though in the case of specially mastered, see a 96kHz indication.

Speaker/Channel Indicators

In addition to the bitstream indicators, the AVR 340 features a set of unique channel-input indicators that tell you how many channels of digital infor being received and/or whether the digital signal is interrupted (Figure 16).

high-resolution audio discs you will

. The digital circuits

⁄/¤

you may select any Surround

Lower Display

In most cases, this will be

mation are

Figure 16

The letters inside the boxes tell you which channels are receiving an input signal. Since conventional analog audio is only two channels, the “L” and “R” letters will light with any analog source.When a digital source is in use you will see letters displayed that correspond to the number of channels in the incoming data stream, which may be just the L and R for two channel PCM or 2.0 Dolby Digital material. When a 5.1 signal is being received the L/C/R/SL/SR indicators will light, with the LFE indication also being shown when an LFE signal is present. All seven indicators, including the SBL/SBR letters will light for a 7.1 signal, and a horizontal line is shown to connect the SBL/SBR indicators when a 6.1 source is in use.

It is important to note that although Dolby Digital, for example, is referred to as a “5.1” system, not all Dolby Digital DVDs or programs are encoded for 5.1. Thus, it is sometimes normal for a DVD with a Dolby Digital soundtrack to trigger only the “L” and “R” indicators.

NOTE: Many DVD discs are recorded with both “5.1” and

“2.0” versions of the same soundtrack. When playing a DVD, always be certain to check the type of material on the disc. Most discs show this information in the form of a listing or icon on the back of the disc jacket. When a disc does offer multiple soundtrack choices, you may have to make some adjustments to your DVD player (usually with the “Audio Select” button or in a menu screen on the disc) to send a full 5.1 feed to the AVR 340. It is also possible for the type of signal feed to change during the course of a DVD’s playback. In some cases, the previews of special material will only be recorded in 2.0 audio, while the main feature is available in 5.1 audio.The AVR 340 will automatically sense changes to the bitstream and channel count and reflect them in these indicators.

The letters used by the

tors O will flash to indicate when a bitstream

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has been interrupted. This will happen when a digital input source is selected before the playback starts when a digital source such as a DVD is paused. The flashing indicators remind you that the playback has stopped due to the absence of a digital signal and not through any fault of the AVR 340. This is normal, and the digital playback will resume once the playback is started again.

Speaker/Channel Input

, or

(Cont. on page 41)

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The boxes around the channel indication letters are used to show which speakers are configured in your system. A small box around the letter indicates that a “Small” speaker has been assigned to that position, while a larger, double box indicates a “Large” speaker assignment.

Note that in some cases, such as an analog stereo or

2.0 digital source you will see empty speaker position boxes, which indicates that the speaker is active and will receiver sound, but that there is no discrete signal for that channel. In other cases you may see letters with no speaker boxes.This indicates that there is a discrete signal for that channel, but due to the mode in use (e.g., Dolby VS with a 5.1 source) there is no signal being sent to the channel.

Night Mode

A special feature of Dolby Digital is the Night mode, which enables specially encoded Dolby Digital input sources to be played back with full digital intelligibility 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.

The Night mode may be engaged when a Dolby Digital DVD is playing by pressing the

Button l on the remote. Next, press the Buttons n to select either the middle-range or

full-compression versions of the Night mode.To turn the Night mode off, press the until the message in the lower third of the video display and in the Lower Display Line Q reads D-RANGE OFF.

The Night mode may also be selected to always be on at either level of compression using the options in the DOLBY menu. See page 24 for information on using the menus to set this option.

IMPORTANT NOTES ON DIGITAL PLAYBACK:

• When the digital playback source is stopped, or in

a pause

, fast-forward or chapter-search mode, the digital audio data will momentarily stop, the channel position letters inside the

tors O will flash. This is normal and does

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not indicate a problem with either the the source machine.The AVR 340 will return to digital playback as soon as the data is available and when the machine is in a standard play mode.

• When playing DVDs or viewing television signals with digital audio, the number of channels and format of the incoming bitstream may vary depending on the portion of the DVD being viewed (e.g. trailers, director’s commentary), or when commercials or local station identification is broadcast. The AVR 340 will automatically react to changes in the incoming signal.

Speaker/Channel Input

⁄/¤

Night Mode

⁄/¤

Buttons n

AVR 340 or

• Some television system broadcasters are not capable of transmitting a 5.1 digital signal. Therefore, although the program material may be encoded in the Dolby Digital or DTS formats, the actual broadcast may only be a 2.0 signal. Check with your cable or satellite provider for more information.

• Although the AVR 340 will decode virtually all current

DVD movies, CDs and HDTV sources, it is possible that some future digital sources may not be compatible with the AVR 340.

• Not all digitally encoded programs contain full 5.1or 6.1-channel audio. Consult the program guide that accompanies the DVD or laser disc to determine which type of audio has been recorded on the disc.The AVR 340 will automatically sense the type of digital surround encoding used and adjust to accommodate it.

• When some digital sources are playing, you may not be able to select some of the analog surround modes such as Dolby Pro Logic II or IIx, Dolby 3 Stereo, Hall, Theater or Logic 7. Refer to the tables on page 40 for more information.

• When a Dolby Digital or DTS source is playing, it is not possible to make an analog recording using the

Tape Outputs g and Video 1 Audio Outputs b. However, the digital signals will be passed

through to the Digital Audio Outputs de.

Tuner Operation

The AVR 340’s tuner is capable of tuning AM, FM and FM Stereo broadcast stations. Stations 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 Tuner Select Button g

on the remote to select the tuner as an input. The tuner may be selected from the front panel either by pressing the Input Source Selector ^ until the tuner is active or by pressing the Tuner Band Selector !.

. Press the AM/FM Tuner Select Button g

or Tuner Band Selector ! again to switch between AM and FM so that the desired frequency band is selected.

3. Press the

Tuner Mode Button&I to select

manual or automatic tuning

When the button is pressed so that AUTO appears in the Lower Display Line ı each press of the Tuning Selectors 9u put the tuner in a scan mode that seeks the next higher- or lower-frequency station with acceptable signal strength. An tion will momentarily appear when the station stops at a stereo FM station, and an AUTO TUNED

AUTO ST

TUNED indica-

will

indication will momentarily appear when an AM or monaural FM station is tuned. tons again to scan to the next receivable station.

When the button is pressed so that appears in the Lower Display Line ı each tap of the Selector will increase or decrease the frequency by one increment. a strong-enough signal for adequate reception,

MANUAL TUNED will appear in the Lower Display Line ı.

Stations may also be tuned directly in either the automatic or manual mode.To enter a station’s frequency directly, first select the AM or FM band as desired be pressing the Button g. Next, press the Direct Button J. Within five seconds of seeing the DIRECT IN scroll in the Upper Display Line P, enter the station frequency by pressing the Numeric Keys r. If you press an incorrect button while entering a direct frequency start over.

NOTE: When FM reception of a station is weak, audio quality will be increased by switching to Mono mode by pressing the Tuner Mode Button&I so that

MANUAL appears momentarily in the Lower Display Line ı and goes out. This will also

activate manual tuning mode.

Preset Tuning

Using the remote, up to 30 stations may be stored in the

AVR 340’s memory for easy recall using the front

panel controls or the remote.

To enter a station into the memory, first tune the station using the steps outlined above.Then:

1. Press the Two underscore lines will appear at the far right side of the Upper Display Line P.

Within 5 seconds, press the Numeric Keys r

corresponding to the location where you wish to store this station’ preset number will appear in the Upper Display Line P.

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 memor correspond to the desired station’s memory location.

•

To manually tune through the list of stored preset stations one by one, press the

Selector

or remote.

, press the Clear Button W to

Memory Button X on the remote.

s frequency. Once entered, the

y, press the Numeric Keys r that

Buttons $T

Press the Tuning but-

MANUAL

When the tuner receives

AM/FM Tuner Select

Preset Stations

on the front panel

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Bridge

The

Bridge

The

Bridge

The

Bridge

The

Bridge

The

Bridge

The

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Recording

In normal operation, the audio or video source selected for listening through the AVR 340 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

Tape Outputs g or Video 1 or 2 Audio/Video and S-Video Outputs TVbd in the Record mode.

When a digital audio recorder is connected to the Digital Audio Outputs de, you are able to record the digital signal using a CD-R,

MiniDisc or other digital

recording system.

NOTES:

• The digital outputs are active only when a digital sig-

nal is present,

and they do not convert an analog input to a digital signal, or change the format of the digital signal. In addition, 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.

Using

When Harman Kardon’s (optional) is connected and a compatible iPod is docked in The Bridge, press the DMP Selector Button d choose the iPod as the input source. Pressing the

DMP Selector Button d

activate the AVR remote’s control codes for the iPod, and you may also use the front-panel controls to operate the iPod. You may also select DMP as the source from the front panel by repeatedly pressing the

Input Source Selector ^ until DMP appears in the Upper Display Line P, although no Input Indicator Ú will light.

When

The Bridge is properly connected and a compatible iPod is properly docked, DMP/THE BRIDGE IS CONNECTED will scroll across the Upper Display Line P. Once that message appears

, use the remote or front-panel buttons to control the iPod. See the Function List Table on pages 51–52 for a listing of the remote control buttons that have been programmed to control the iPod. In brief, the

Reverse Search, Play, Pause and

Forward Search Buttons `

and the ⁄/¤/‹/›Buttons noƒand

Set Button p

may be used in a similar manner to the corresponding controls on the iPod. Complete details on operating an iPod using and an AVR remote are furnished with .

∂

é˙î∆

will also

The front-panel controls may be used to access a number of iPod functions. Press the

Tuner Mode Button & to play or pause the current track. The Tuning Selector 9 may be used to search reverse

(left side of button) or forward (right side of button) through the tracks

. Press the Tuner Band Selector

! to call up the iPod’s menu. Press the Preset Sta

tion Selectors $ to scroll, and the Set Button

@ to select.

For complete information on using the AVR’s remote or front-panel controls to operate an iPod, see the instructions packed with The Bridge.

Output Level Trim Adjustment

Normal output level adjustment for the AVR 340 is established using EzSet/EQ, or the internal test tone, as outlined on pages 31–32. 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.

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 Òb

If you are using a disc with test signals or an external signal generator as the source from which to trim the output levels, you may use a handheld SPL meter to guide you to the correct SPL levels. Set the meter to the C-Weighting Slow scale, and adjust the volume until the meter reads 75dB.

Once the reference level has been set, press the

Channel Select Buttonmand FRONT L LEVEL will appear in the Lower Display Line

Q and semi-OSD. To change the level, first press the Set Button p, and then use the

Buttonsnto raise or lower the level. DO NOT

use the volume control, as this will alter the reference setting.

Once the change has been made, press the

Button p and then press the

⁄/¤

to select the next output channel location you wish to

o adjust the subwoofer level, press the

adjust. T

Buttonsnuntil WOOFER LEVEL appears in

the Lower Display Line Q and on screen.

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 five seconds

, the AVR 340 will return to

normal operation.

The channel output for any input may also be adjusted using the full-OSD on-screen menu system. First, set the volume to a comfortable listening level using the

Volume Control Òb. Then, press the OSD Button v to bring up the MASTER MENU

(Figure 1). Press the

›

screen

cursor is next to MANUAL SETUP.

Button n until the on-

⁄/¤

Set

Buttons

⁄/¤

Then press the Set Button p to display the

MANUAL SETUP submenu, and use the

⁄/¤ Buttons n to scroll to the CHANNEL

ADJUST line. Press the Set Button p again to display the CHANNEL

ADJUST submenu.

Once the menu appears on your video screen, first

⁄/¤

use the

›

cursor so that it is next to the TEST TONE

line. Press the

Buttons n to move the on-screen

‹/›

Buttons o so that OFF

appears.This will turn off the test tone and allow you to use your exter as the reference.Then, use the until the

nal test disc or other source material

⁄/¤

Buttons n

› cursor is next to the TEST TONE

SEQ line so that you may select between automatic and manual movement of the test tone from one channel to the next.

When AUTO appears, the test tone will automatically circulate from one channel to the next,

pausing momentarily at each channel. If you adjust the level of any channel, the test tone will remain paused at that channel until several seconds after your last adjustment before continuing to the next channel. When

MANUAL appears, the test tone will

remain paused at the last channel until you use the

⁄/¤ Buttons n to select another channel.

At each channel position, use the

‹/›

Buttons o

to change the output level. Remember, the goal is to have the output level at each channel be equal when heard at the listening position.

If you wish to reset all the levels to their original factory default of 0dB offset, press the

⁄/¤

Buttons

n so that the on-screen cursor is next to the

CHANNEL RESET line and press the

Buttons o so that the word ON appears.

‹/›

After the levels are reset, resume the procedure outlined above to reset the levels to the desired settings.When all adjustments are done, press the

›

to move the on-screen

cursor so that it is next to

⁄/¤

Buttons

BACK TO MANUAL SETUP and then press the Set Button p if you wish to go back to the manual setup menu to make other adjustments

. If you

have no other adjustments to make, press the OSD

Button v to exit the menu system.

NOTE: The output levels may be separately trimmed for

each digital and analog surround mode by selecting that mode and following the instructions shown above

Dim Function

Since the AVR 340 will often be used when movies or other video programming is viewed under low-light conditions, you may wish to lower the brightness of the front-panel displays and indicators so that they do not distract from the video presentation. You may dim the displays using the remote.

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Simply press the Dim Button h once to dim the front panel to half the normal brightness level; press it again to turn the displays off. Note that when the displays are dimmed or turned off, the blue

tor 2 will remain lit as a reminder that the

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VR is still turned on. The accent lighting for the

Volume Control Ò will dim when the panel displays are at half brightness

Note that all changes to the front-panel brightness level are temporary; the displays will return to full brightness after the AVR is turned off and then on again. To return the displays to full brightness without turning the unit off, press the needed until the displays are on.

In addition to lowering the brightness of the displays or tur

ning them off completely, you may wish to have them appear whenever a button on the remote or front panel is pushed, and then gradually fade out after a set time period. You may do this by making the appropriate settings in the OUT line of the ADVANCED SELECT Menu, as shown on page 44.

Dim Button h as

VFD FADE TIME

Power

Memory Backup

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

ves the system configuration information

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SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION

Unit does not function when Main • No AC Power • Make certain AC power cord is plugged into P

ower Switch is pushed a live outlet

• Check to see whether outlet is switch-controlled

Display lights, but no sound • Intermittent input connections • Make certain that all input and speaker connections or picture are secure

•

Mute is on • Press Mute Button f

• Volume control is down • Turn up volume control

No sound from any speaker; • Amplifier is in protection mode • Check speaker wire connections for shorts at receiver and light around power switch is red due to possible short speaker ends

• Amplifier is in protection mode • Contact your local Harman Kardon service center due to internal problems

No sound from surround or • Incorrect surround mode • Select a mode other than Stereo center speakers • Input is monaural • There is no surround information from mono sources

• Incorrect configuration • Check speaker mode configuration

• Stereo or Mono program material • The surround decoder may not create center- or rear-channel

information from nonencoded programs

Unit does not respond to • Weak batteries in remote • Change remote batteries remote commands • Wrong device selected • Press the AVR selector

• Remote sensor is obscured • Make certain front panel sensor is visible to remote

or connect remote sensor

Intermittent buzzing in tuner • Local interference • Move unit or antenna away from computers, fluorescent

lights, motors or other electrical appliances

Letters flash in the channel indicator • Digital audio feed paused • Resume play for DVD display and digital audio stops • Check that Digital Input is selected

In addition to the items shown above, additional information on troubleshooting possible problems with your AVR 340, or installation-related issues, may be found in the list of “Frequently Asked Questions” which is located in the Product Support section of our Web site at www.harmankardon.com.

Processor Reset

In the rare case in which the unit’s operation or the displays seem abnormal, the cause may involve the erratic operation of the system’s memory or microprocessor.

To correct this problem, first unplug the unit from the AC wall outlet and wait at least three minutes. After the pause, reconnect the AC power cord and check the unit’s operation. If the system still malfunctions, a system reset may clear the problem.

To clear the AVR 340’s entire system memory including tuner presets, output level settings, delay times and speaker configuration data, first place the AVR in Standby Mode, and then press and hold the Mode Button 5 button for three seconds. The unit will tur

n on automatically.

Tone

NOTE: Resetting the processor will erase any configu-

ration settings you have made for speakers levels, surround modes, digital input assignments as well as the tuner presets. Before performing a processor reset, we suggest that you record your current system settings on the worksheet found on page XX. The unit will be returned to the factory presets, and all settings for these items must be reentered.

If the system is still operating incorrectly, there may have been an electronic discharge or severe AC line interference that has corrupted the memory or microprocessor.

If these steps do not solve the problem, consult an authorized Harman Kardon service center.

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harman/kardon Service Bulletin

Service bulletin # HK2006-01 January 2006 To: All harman/kardon Service Centers Models: AVR135, AVR140, AVR240, AVR340,

AVR135/230v, AVR235/230v, AVR335/230v, AVR140/230v, AVR240/230v, AVR340/230v

Subject: Defective Wafer

In the event you receive an AVR135, AVR140, AVR240, AVR340, AVR135/230v, AVR235/230v, AVR335/230v, AVR140/230v, AVR240/230v, or AVR340/230v receiver with the complaint “there is no On Screen Display (OSD) output through the Composite, S-video, or Component Video* connec tions, or no video pass-through from S-Video or Composite connections”, perform the following procedure:

Synopsis: Flat flex cable assembly possibly not making a good contact with defective wafer connector CN72, located on the Input PCB.

Check to see if the affected unit falls into the serial number range(s) below, which may need modification.

1) Remove the top cover

2) Remove the Tuner PCB and Video PCB’s.

3) Remove the Input PCB; replace 16 pin wafer connector CN72 with h/k part# KJP32GA117ZG.

4) Replace all PCB’s in reverse order, and the top cover.

5) Test the unit.

MODEL

AVR135

AVR140

AVR240

AVR340

AVR135 in

CP15 system

AVR235 in

CP25 system

AVR335 in

CP35 system

AVR135/230

AVR235/230

AVR335/230

AVR140/230

AVR240/230

AVR340/230

* Note: For the models above, excluding the AVR340, the full On Screen Display (OSD) norm al l y will not be visible with Com ponent video connections alone. For model AVR340, when the component video jacks are used, the onscreen m enus are not visible with high-definition video (720p or 1080i), and you must switch t o t he standard composite or S-video input on your TV, or t o a 480p video source, to view them.

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SERIAL NUMBER (120V) SERIAL NUMBER (230V) STATUS ACTION

AN0020-28676 to

AN0020-33475

AN0031-04201 to

AN0031-16800

AN0032-01001 to

AN0032-13000

AN0033-01001 to

AN0033-09000

AN0023-08026 to

AN0023-09825

AN0024-03001 to

AN0024-04000

AN0025-04101 to

AN0025-05100

Warranty labor rate: MINOR repair

AN0027-14356 to

AN0027-17965

AN0028-11601 to

AN0028-20300

AN0029-07401 to

AN0029-09830

AN0034-01001 to

AN0034-04600

AN0035-01001 to

AN0035-03400

AN0036-01001 to

AN0036-02200

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harman/kardon TECH TIPS

Troubleshooting tips and solutions to common service problems

For models: AVR7000/7200/7300/8000 AVR100/200/300/500 AVR110/210/310/510 AVR120/220/320/520 AVR125/225/325/525 AVR130/230/330/430/630 AVR135/235/335/435/635 AVR140/240/340

AVR10 DPR1001 DPR1005 DPR2005 HK3370/3470/3375/3475 HK3250

Subject: Backup Memory on AVR/DPR/HK series receivers In the event of the complaint: “the receiver is losing its memory (any programmed system settings)

when the unit is turned off, or after the unit is unplugged (briefly*)”:

Check and replace:

Model Designator Location Description Part number

AVR10 AVR7000 C730 Front PCB 0.047 Farad 5.5v capacitor

AVR7200 C106 Front PCB 0.047 Farad 5.5v capacitor # P10790-ND AVR7300 C657 DSP PCB 0.047 Farad 5.5v capacitor # H01-CEZXA0479MN-5

AVR8000 C726 Front PCB 0.047 Farad 5.5v capacitor AVR100/200 C412 Front PCB 0.047 Farad 5.5v capacitor # CEGT-B473J-0J0 AVR300 C906 Front PCB 0.1Farad 5.5v capacitor

AVR500 C906 Front PCB 0.1Farad 5.5v capacitor AVR110/210/310/510

AVR120/220/320/520 AVR125/225 C734,C885 Front PCB two 0.1F capacitors in parallel # BCESOHD104 AVR325/525 C106 Front PCB 0.047 Farad 5.5v capacitor # P10790-ND AVR130/230/330 BAT1 Front PCB 3.6v Battery # HABGP40BVH3A3H AVR135/235/335 BAT1 Front PCB 3.6v Battery # HGP15BNH3A3H AVR140/240/340 BAT1 Front PCB 3.6v Battery # HABGP40BVH3A3H AVR430/630 C657 DSP PCB 0.047 Farad 5.5v capacitor # CEZXA0479MN-5 AVR435/635 C557 DSP PCB 0.047 Farad 5.5v capacitor # H03-CEZXA0479MN-0 DPR1001 BC601 Main PCB 0.1Farad 5.5v capacitor # CEGT-B104J-0J0

DPR1005/2005 C437 HK3370/3470 C301 Front PCB 0.1Farad 5.5v capacitor # CEGT-B104J-0J0

HK3375/3475 C301 Front PCB 0.1Farad 5.5v capacitor # CEGT-B104J-0J0 HK3250

* After approximately two weeks of being disconnected from A C suppl y , even a nor mall y functioning recei ver may lose any program med settings and switch t o default settings. (Four weeks f or the DPR1005 & 2005)

C712 D709

C216 Front PCB 0.047 Farad 5.5v capacitor # P10790-ND

C712 D709

Front PCB

Processor PCB

Front PCB

0.047 Farad 5.5v capacitor and 1N4148 diode

0.047 Farad 5.5v capacitor # CEZXA0479MN-5

0.047 Farad 5.5v capacitor and 1N4148 diode

TIP# HKTT2003-01 Rev7

#3439247315 #2058322101 # P10790-ND or # J3432147324X

# 55230310NR or # P10790-ND

# J4433210421X or # P10791-ND # J4433210421X or # P10791-ND

#3439247315 #2058322101

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DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURES(AVR340)

<1> TOP-CABINET(21) REMOV AL

1. Remove 13 screws(S1,S7) and then remove the Top-cabinet.

<2> FRONT PANEL ASS’Y REMOVAL

1. Remove the Top-cabinet, referring to the previous step<1> .

2. Disconnect t he lead wire (BN72-32p)) on the Fip PCB(37-1) f r om connector(CN72) on the Input PCB(39-1)

3. Disconnect t he lead wire(BN80-11P) on the Fip PCB(37-1) from connector(CN80) on the Mai n PCB(38- 1) .

4.Disconnect t he lead wire(BN16-6P) on the Tone PCB(37-3) from connect or ( CN16) on the Connect PCB(37-7).

5. Disconnect t he lead wire(BN41-6P) on the Tone PCB(37-3) from connect or ( CN41) on the Video PCB(40-1).

6. Disconnect t he lead wire(BN18-5P) on the Digital input PCB( 37- 8) from connector(CN18) on the Input PCB (39-1).

7. Disconnect t he lead wire(BN81-8P) on the Fip PCB(37-1) fr om c onnec tor(CN81) on the Trans PCB(40-5).

8. Disconnect t he lead wire(BN15-8P) on the Fip PCB(37-1) fr om c onnec tor(CN15) on the Download PCB(37-9) .

9. Remove 1 screw(S10) and then lead wire(JW82-2P ) on the Phone PCB( 37- 4) .

10.Remove 1screw(S10) and then lead wire(JW 84-1P) on the Tone PCB(37- 3)

10. Remove 10 screws(S1) and then r em ove the Front Panel ASS’Y.

<3> TONE PCB(37-3) REMOVAL

1. Remove the Top-cabi net, r eferring to the previous step<1>.

2. Remove the Front Panel ASS’Y, referring to the previous step<2>.

3. Pull out the Volume Knob ASS’Y & 3 Rotary Knobs(5).

4. Remove 10 screws(S2,S14) , and then remove the Tone P CB ( 37- 3).

5. Disconnect t he lead wire(BN84-5P) One the Tone PCB(37-3) from connect or ( CN84) on the Fip PCB(37-1)

<4>PHONE PCB(37-4) REMOVAL

1. Remove the Top-cabi net, r eferring to the previous step<1>.

2. Remove the Front Panel ASS’Y, referring to the previous step<2>.

3. Disconnect t he lead wire (BN85-2P) on the Fip PCB(37-1) fr om c onnec tor(CN85) on the Phone PCB(37-4)

4. Remove 2 screws(S2,S3) and then r emove the Phone PCB(37-4) .

<5>POWER LED PCB(37-6) REMOVAL

1. Remove the Top-cabi net, r eferring to the previous step<1>.

2. Remove the Front Panel ASS’Y, referring to the previous step<2>.

3. Remove 2 screws(S2) and then remove the Power led PCB(37-6).

4. Disconnect t he lead wire(CN88) from connector ( B N88-4P) on the Fip PCB(37-1).

<6>FIP PCB(37-1) REMOVAL

1. Remove the Top-cabi net, r eferring to the previous step<1>.

2. Remove the Front Panel ASS’Y, referring to the previous step<2>.

3. Remove the Tone PCB(37-3), ref er ri ng to the previous step<3>.

4. Remove the Phone PCB(37- 4) , referring to the previous step<4>.

5. Remove the Power led PCB( 37- 6) , referring to the previous step<5>.

6. Remove 6 screws(S2) and then remove the Fip PCB(37-1)

<7>TUNER MODULE(42) REMOVAL

1. Remove the Top-cabi net, r eferring to the previous step<1>.

2. Disconnect the connector(CON1-Card cable) from connector(CN13) on the I nput PCB ASS’Y(39-1).

3. Remove 2 screws(S8) and then remove the Tuner Module(42).

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