Harman-Kardon AVR 3650 Service Manual

harman/kardon

AVR 3650

7 X 110W 7.1 CHANNEL A/V RECEIVER

SERVICE MANUAL

CONTENTS

ESD W A R N I NG…………………......……….2

LEAKAGE TESTING……………….…..…....3

BASIC SPECIFICATIONS…………………..4 PACKAGING…………………………….……5 FRON T P A NEL CO N T R OLS………..…..…..6 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS………….…8

REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS……….10

CONNECTIONS/INSTALLATION………....12

OPERATION………………………....………19

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE….......…..…24

REMOTE & PROCESSOR RESETS….......25

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DISASSEMBLY…...……….………..………..26 UNIT E X PLODE D V I EW…………..…….…..27 EXPL O DED VI E W P A RTS LI S T ……………28

AMP BIAS ADJUSTMENT……….……….…29 BLOCK DIAGRAM………………….………..30

PCB DRAWINGS…………………….………32 ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST…………….……51 SEMICONDUCTOR PINOUTS……..…..…108 SCHEMATICS……………………………….241 WIRING D IAGRAM………………………….258

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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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Specifications

Audio Section

Stereo power: AVR 3650/AVR 365: 110W per channel, two channels

Multichannel power: AVR 3650/AVR 365: 110W per channel, two channels

Input sensitivity/impedance: 200mV/47k ohms

Signal-to-noise ratio (IHF-A): 100dB

Surround system adjacent channel separation:

Frequency response (@ 1W): 10Hz – 130kHz (+0dB/–3dB)

High instantaneous current capability (HCC):

Transient intermodulation distortion (TIM):

Slew rate: 40V/μsec

driven @ 8 ohms, 20Hz – 20kHz, <0.09% THD AVR 2650/AVR 265: 95W per channel, two channels

driven @ 8 ohms, 20Hz – 20kHz, <0.09% THD

driven @ 8 ohms, 20Hz – 20kHz, <0.09% THD AVR 2650/AVR 265: 95W per channel, two channels

driven @ 8 ohms, 20Hz – 20kHz, <0.09% THD

Dolby Pro Logic/DPLII: 40dB Dolby Digital: 55dB DTS: 55dB

±35 amps

Unmeasurable

Specifications

Video Section

Television format: NTSC (AVR 3650/AVR 2650);

Input level/impedance: 1Vp-p/75 ohms

Output level/impedance: 1Vp-p/75 ohms

Video frequency response (composite video):

HDMI: Version 1.4a with 12-bit Deep Color

General Specifications

Power requirement: 120V AC/60Hz (AVR 3650/AVR 2650);

Power consumption:

Dimensions (W x H x D):

Weight

PAL (AVR 365/AVR 265)

10Hz – 8MHz (–3dB)

220V – 240V AC/50Hz – 60Hz (AVR 365/AVR 265)

<0.5W (standby); 480W maximum (AVR 3650/AVR 365); 420W maximum (AVR 2650/AVR 265)

17-5/16" x 6-1/2" x 17-1/8" (440mm x 165mm x 435mm)

(AVR 3650/AVR 365): 27.25 lb (12.4kg) (AVR 2650/AVR 265): 24.4 lb (11.1kg)

FM Tuner Section

Frequency range: 87.5 – 108.0MHz

Usable sensitivity IHF: 1.3μV/13.2dBf

Signal-to-noise ratio (mono/stereo): 70dB/68dB

Distortion (mono/stereo): 0.2%/0.3%

Stereo separation: 40dB @ 1kHz

Selectivity (±400kHz): 70dB

Image rejection: 80dB

IF rejection: 90dB

AM Tuner Section

Frequency range: 520 – 1710kHz (AVR 3650/AVR 2650)

522 – 1620kHz (AVR 365/AVR 265)

Signal-to-noise ratio: 45dB

Usable sensitivity (loop):

Distortion (1kHz, 50% mod): 0.8%

Selectivity (±10kHz): 30dB

500μV

Depth measurement includes knobs, buttons and terminal connections. Height measurement includes feet and chassis.

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FOAM PAD, (L)

FOAM PAD, (R)

CARTZR65HKM

AVR 3650

OUTER CARTON

Foam Pad, (L)

Foam Pad, (R) AVR 3650

Outer Carton

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Front-Panel Controls

Power

Button

Power

Indicator

Setup

Button

Info

Button

Sensor

Message

Display

Up/Down

Buttons

Front-Panel Controls

Volume

Knob

USB

USB Port

Port

HDMI® Front

HDMI

Input Connector

Front

Resolution

Button

Audio

Effects

Button

Video

Modes

Button

Surround

Modes

Button

Back/Exit

Button

Left/Right

Buttons

Button

Headphone Jack/

EzSet/EQ

Mic Input

Source List

Button

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Power Indicator: This LED has three possible modes:

• LED is off: Indicates that the AVR is unplugged or the rear-panel Main Power switch is off.

• LED glows amber: Indicates that the AVR is in the Standby mode.

• LED glows white: Indicates that the AVR is turned on.

IMPORTANT NOTE: If the PROTECT message ever appears on the AVR’s frontpanel message display, turn off the AVR and unplug it from the AC outlet. Check all speaker wires for a possible short-circuit (the “+” and “–” conductors touching each other or both touching the same piece of metal). If a short-circuit is not found, bring the unit to an authorized Harman Kardon service center for inspection and repair before using it again.

Power button: Press this button to turn the receiver on or to place it in the Standby mode.

Setup button: Press this button to access the AVR’s main menu.

Info button: Press this button to access the AVR’s Source submenu, which contains

the settings for the source currently playing. Use the Up/Down buttons to scroll through the different settings.

Message display: Various messages appear in this two-line display in response to commands and changes in the incoming signal. In normal operation, the current source name appears on the upper line, while the surround mode is displayed on the lower line. When the on-screen display menu system (OSD) is in use, the current menu settings appear.

IR sensor: This sensor receives infrared (IR) commands from the remote control. It is important to ensure that the sensor is not blocked. AVR 3650/AVR 365 only: If covering the IR sensor is unavoidable (such as when the receiver is installed inside of a cabinet), connect an optional infrared receiver to the Remote IR In connector on the AVR’s rear panel.

Up/Down buttons: Use these buttons to navigate the AVR’s menus.

Volume knob: Turn this knob to raise or lower the volume.

USB port: You can use this port to perform software upgrades that may be offered in

the future. Do not connect a storage device, peripheral product or a PC here, unless you are instructed to do so as part of an upgrade procedure.

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface

an HDMI-capable source component that will be used only temporarily, such as a camcorder or game console, here.

) Front Input connector: Connect

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Resolution button: Press this button to access the AVR’s video output resolution setting: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p or 1080p/24Hz. Use the Up/Down and OK buttons to change the setting.

IMPORTANT NOTE: If you set the AVR’s video output resolution higher than the capabilities of the actual connection between the AVR and your TV or video display, you will not see a picture. If you are using the composite video connection from the AVR to your TV (see Connect Your TV or Video Display, on page 17), press the Resolution button and use the Up/Down and OK buttons to change the resolution to 480i.

Audio Effects button: Press this button to access the Audio Effects submenu, which allows you to adjust the AVR’s tone controls and other audio controls. See Set Up Your Sources, on page 26, for more information.

Video Modes button: Press this button for direct access to the Video Modes submenu, which contains settings you can use to improve the video picture. Use the OK button to scroll through the different modes, and use the Up/Down and Left/ Right buttons to make adjustments within each mode. See Set Up Your Sources, on page 26, for more information.

Surround Modes button: Press this button to select a listening mode. The Surround Modes menu will appear on screen, and the menu line will appear in the front-panel display. Use the Up/Down buttons to change the surround-mode category and the Left/Right buttons to change the surround mode for that category. See Set Up Your Sources, on page 26, for more information.

Back/Exit button: Press this button to return to the previous menu or to exit the menu system.

Left/Right buttons: Use these buttons to navigate the AVR’s menus.

OK button: Press this button to select the currently highlighted item.

Headphone jack/EzSet/EQ Mic input: Connect a 1/4" stereo headphone plug

to this jack for private listening. This jack is also used to connect the supplied microphone for the EzSet/EQ procedure described in Configure the AVR For Your Speakers, on page 25.

Source List button: Press this button to select a source device to watch/listen to. Use the Up/Down buttons to scroll through the source-device list, and press the OK button to select the source being displayed.

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Rear-Panel Connectors

Analog

Record Out

Connector

HDMI

Monitor Out

Connector

Composite

Video Input

Connectors

Digital Audio

Input Connectors

Input

HDMI

HDMI Input

Connectors

Composite

Composite Video Monitor

Video Monitor

Out Connector

Composite

Video Record

Video Record Out Connector

Out Connector

Component

Composite

Video Input

Connectors

Rear-Panel Connectors

SIRIUS® Tuner

SIRIUS

Tuner

Connector

(AVR 3650/AVR 2650)

12V

Trigger

Connector

Zone 2 IR In

Connector

(AVR 3650/AVR365)

(AVR 3650/AVR 365)

The Bridge IIIP

Connector

Radio Antenna

Connectors

Zone 2 Out

Connector

Analog Record Out connector: Connect this analog audio output to the analog audio input of a recording device. A signal is available at this output whenever an analog audio source is playing.

HDMI Monitor Out connector: If your TV has an HDMI connector, use an HDMI cable (not included) to connect it to the AVR’s HDMI Monitor Out connector. The AVR will automatically transcode component and composite video input signals to the HDMI format (upscaling to as high as 1080p), so you do not need to make any other connections to your TV from the AVR or from any of your video source devices.

Notes on using the HDMI Monitor Out connector:

• When connecting a DVI-equipped display to the HDMI Monitor Out connector, use an HDMI-to-DVI adapter and make a separate audio connection.

• Make sure the HDMI-equipped display is HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection)-compliant. If it isn’t, do not connect it via an HDMI connection; use an analog video connection instead and make a separate audio connection.

Connector

Subwoofer

Connector

Input Connectors

Analog Audio

Optical

Digital Output

Connector

Speaker

Connectors

ear-Panel Connectors (AVR 3650 shown

Network

Connector

Main Power

Switch

HDMI Input connectors: An HDMI connection transmits digital audio and video signals between devices. If your source devices have HDMI connectors, using them will provide the best possible video and audio performance quality. Since the HDMI cable carries both digital video and digital audio signals, you do not have to make any additional audio connections for devices you connect via the HDMI connection. See Connect Your Audio and Video Source Devices, on page 18, for more information.

Composite Video Input connectors: Use composite video connectors for video source devices that don’t have HDMI or component video connectors. You will also need to make an audio connection from the source device to the AVR. See Connect Your Audio and Video Source Devices, on page 18, for more information.

Digital Audio Input connectors: If your non-HDMI source devices have digital outputs, connect them to the AVR’s digital audio connectors. NOTE: Make only one type of digital connection (HDMI, optical or coaxial) from each device. See Connect Your Audio and Video Source Devices, on page 18, for more information.

AC Input

Connector

RS-232

Connector

IR Remote

In/Out Connectors

(AVR 3650/AVR 365)

(AVR 3650/AVR365)

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Fan

Vents

Fan

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Rear-Panel Connectors, continued

Composite Video Monitor Out connector: If your TV or video display does not

have an HDMI connector, use a composite video cable (not included) to connect the AVR’s Composite Video Monitor Out connector to your TV’s composite video input. NOTE: The HDMI connection to your TV is preferred. If you use the composite video connection to your TV, you will not be able to view the AVR’s on-screen menus.

Composite Video Record Out connector: Connect an analog video recorder’s video input connector to the AVR’s Composite Video Rec Out connector. You can record any composite video input signal. NOTE: To record the audio and video from the source device, connect the AVR’s Analog Record Output connectors to the analog video recorder’s audio inputs.

Component Video Input connectors: If any of your video source devices have component video connectors (and do not have HDMI connectors), using the component video connectors will provide superior video performance. You will also need to make an audio connection from the device to the receiver. See Connect Your Audio and Video Source Devices, on page 18, for more information.

SIRIUS

Tuner connector: Connect a SIRIUSConnect™ satellite radio tuner module

here. (Not included. Available at www.sirius.com.) See Connect Your Audio and Video Source Devices, on page 18, for more information.

12V Trigger connector: This connector provides 12V DC whenever the AVR is on. It can be used to turn on and off other devices such as a powered subwoofer.

Zone 2 IR Input connector (AVR 3650/AVR 365 only): Connect a remote IR receiver located in Zone 2 of a multizone system to this jack to control the AVR (and any source devices connected to the Remote IR Output connector) from the remote zone.

The Bridge IIIP connector: Connect an optional Harman Kardon The Bridge IIIP docking station to this input. Insert the plug until it snaps into place in the connector.

IMPORTANT: Connect The Bridge IIIP only with the AVR’s power turned off.

Radio Antenna connectors: Connect the included AM and FM antennas to their

respective terminals for radio reception.

Zone 2 Out connectors: Connect these jacks to an external amplifier to power the speakers in the remote zone of a multizone system.

Subwoofer connector: Connect this jack to a powered subwoofer with a line-level input. See Connect Your Subwoofer, on page 17, for more information.

Analog Audio Input connectors: Use the AVR’s Analog Audio Input connectors for source devices that don’t have HDMI or digital audio connectors. See Connect Your Audio and Video Source Devices, on page 18, for more information.

Optical Digital Output connector: Connect a digital audio recorder’s optical digital input to the AVR’s Optical Digital Output connector. You can record both coaxial and optical digital audio signals.

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Speaker connectors: Use two-conductor speaker wire to connect each set of terminals to the correct speaker. See Connect Your Speakers, on page 17, for more information.

NOTE: The speaker connectors, also called Assigned Amp speaker connectorsare used for the surround back channels in a 7.1- channel home theater, or you can reassign them to a remote room for multizone operation or to front height channels for Dolby Pro Logic® IIz operation. See Place Your Speakers, on page 13, for more information.

Network connector: Use a Cat. 5 or Cat. 5E cable (not supplied) to connect the AVR’s Network connector to your home network to enjoy Internet radio and content from DLNA®-compatible devices that are connected to the network. See Connect to Your Home Network, on page 20, for more information.

Main Power switch: This mechanical switch turns the AVR’s power supply on or off. It is usually left on, and it cannot be turned on or off using the remote control.

AC Input connector: After you have made all other connections, plug the supplied AC power cord into this receptacle and into an unswitched wall outlet.

RS-232 connector: This connector is used to connect to external control hardware. Consult a certified professional installer for more information.

IR Remote In/Out connectors (AVR 3650/AVR 365 only): When the IR sensor on the front panel is blocked (such as when the AVR is installed inside a cabinet), connect an optional IR receiver to the IR Remote In jack. The IR Remote Out jack may be connected to the IR input of a compatible product to enable remote control through the AVR.

Fan Vents: These vents are used by the AVR’s fan to cool the system. Maintain a clearance of at least three inches (75mm) from the nearest surface to avoid overheating the unit. 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.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Never block the fan vents. Doing so could allow the AVR to overheat to dangerous levels.

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System Remote Control Functions

AVR Power On/Off

Source Selector

Buttons (AVR 2650/AVR 265)

Source Selector

Buttons (AVR 3650/AVR 365)

Buttons

Source Selector

(AVR 3650/AVR 365)

Audio Effects

Video Modes

Buttons

Button

System Remote Control Functions

IR Transmitter Lens

Device Power On/Off Buttons

Surround Modes Button

Number Buttons

Last Channel

Button

Back/Exit

Button

OK Button

Backlight Button

(AVR 3650/AVR 365 only)

A/B/C/D Buttons

Volume Up/Down

Buttons

Mute Button

Info Button

AVR Button

Zone Selector

Switch

Activity Button

Menu Button

Up/Down/Left/Right Buttons

Disc Menu Button

Channel Up/Down and Page Buttons

Transport Control Buttons

Sleep Button

Learn Button

(AVR 3650/AVR 365 only)

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System Remote Control Functions, continue

In addition to controlling the AVR, the AVR remote is capable of controlling eight other devices, including an iPod/iPhone device docked in a The Bridge IIIP docking station connected to the AVR. During the installation process, you may program the codes for each of your source components into the remote. (See Program the Remote to Control Your Source Devices and TV, on page 23, for programming information.) To operate a component, press its Source Selector button to change the remote’s control mode.

A button’s function depends on which component is being controlled. See Table A13 in the Appendix for listings of the functions for each type of component. Most of the buttons on the remote have dedicated functions, although the precise codes transmitted vary depending on the specific device being controlled. Due to the wide variety of functions for various source devices, we have included only a few of the most-often used functions on the remote: alphanumeric keys, transport controls, television-channel control, menu access and power on and off. Buttons dedicated to the AVR – AVR Power On/Off, Audio Effects, Video Modes, Surround Modes, Volume, Mute and Sleep Settings – are available at any time, even when the remote is controlling another device. To return the remote to the AVR control mode at any time, press the Setup button.

AVR Power On/Off buttons: Press these buttons to turn the AVR on and off. The Main Power switch on the AVR’s rear panel must be on for this button to work.

IR Transmitter Lens: As buttons are pressed on the remote, infrared codes are emitted through this lens.

Device Power On/Off buttons: Press a device’s Source Selector button, then press these buttons to turn the device on and off.

Source Selector buttons: Press one of these buttons to select a source device, e.g., Blu-ray, Cable/Sat, Radio, etc. This action will also turn on the AVR and switch the remote’s control mode to operate the selected source device. NOTE: The first press of the Radio Source Selector button switches the AVR to the last-used tuner band (AM, FM or SIRIUS). Each successive press changes the band.

Audio Effects button: Press this button to access the Audio Effects submenu, which allows adjustment of the AVR’s tone and other audio controls. See the Set Up Your Sources section, on page 26, for more information.

Video Modes button: Press this button for direct access to the Video Modes submenu, which contains picture adjustments you can use after you have adjusted the picture settings on your TV or video display. See the Advanced Functions section, on page 33, for more information.

Surround Modes button: Press this button to access the Surround Modes submenu. Select a surround-mode category: Auto Select, Virtual Surround, Stereo, Movie, Music or Game. When you select the category, it is highlighted and the surround mode changes.

To change the surround mode for the selected category, press the OK button when the menu line is highlighted and use the Up/Down buttons to select one of the available surround-mode options. Press the OK button; or press the Back/Exit button to exit the Surround Modes menu and display the next higher menu in the hierarchy. See the Advanced Functions section, on page 33, for more information.

Number buttons: Use these buttons to enter numbers for radio-station frequencies or to select station presets.

Last Channel button: When controlling a cable, satellite or HDTV set-top box or a TV, press this button to return to the previous television channel.

Activity button: With this button you can program the remote to store up to 11 different Macros (Activities). (A Macro is a series of commands that are transmitted by a single button press.) Execute a Macro by pressing this button, followed by the Number button (or the AVR Power On button) into which you programmed the Macro. See Programming Macro (Activity) Commands, on page 41, for more information.

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Back/Exit button: Press this button to return to the previous menu or to exit the menu system.

Menu button: This button is used within the tuner menus (including SIRIUS Radio) and The Bridge IIIP control menu, and is also used to display the main menu on some source devices. To display the AVR’s menu system, press the Setup button.

Up/Down/Left/Right buttons: These buttons are used to navigate the menu system and to operate the tuner.

OK button: This button is used to select items from the menu system.

Backlight button (AVR 3650/AVR 365 only): Press this button to illuminate the

buttons on the remote. Press it again to turn the backlight off, or wait 5 seconds after the last button press for the light to turn off on its own.

Disc Menu button: To display the disc’s menu while a DVD or Blu-ray Disc is playing, press the Blu-ray Source Selector button, then press this button.

A/B/C/D buttons: These buttons can be used as additional source buttons and can also operate certain functions when used with some source devices. See Table A13 in the Appendix for details. These buttons are also used with a Teletext television if your broadcast, cable or satellite provider offers Teletext service.

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

Channel Up/Down and Page buttons: When the tuner has been selected, press

these buttons to select a preset radio station. While operating a cable, satellite or HDTV set-top box or a television, press these buttons to change channels.

Mute button: Press this button to mute the AVR’s speaker-output connectors and headphone jack. To restore the sound, press this button or adjust the volume.

Transport Control buttons: These buttons are used to control source devices and The Bridge IIIP.

Info button: Press to display the AVR’s Info Menu, which contains the settings for the current source.

Setup button: Press to display the AVR’s Main Menu or to switch the remote to the AVR control mode.

Sleep button: Press this button to activate the sleep timer, which turns off the receiver after a programmed period of time. Each press increases the time by 10 minutes, up to 90 minutes – ending with the “Sleep Off” message.

Learn button (AVR 3650/AVR 365 only): The AVR 3650/AVR 365 remote is capable of “learning” individual IR codes from the original remote that came with a source device. See Program the Remote to Control Your Source Devices and TV, on page 23, for more information.

Zone Selector switch: Use this switch to select whether the AVR commands will affect the main listening area (Zone 1) or the remote zone of a multizone system (Zone 2). For normal operation, leave the switch in the Zone 1 position.

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Types of Home Theater System Connections

There are different types of audio and video connections used to connect the AVR to your speakers, your TV or video display, and your source devices. The Consumer Electronics Association has established the CEA® color-coding standard.

Analog Audio Connection Color

Front Left/Right White/Red

Center Green

Surround Left/Right Blue/Gray

Surround Back/Front Height Left/Right Brown/Tan

Subwoofer Purple

Digital Audio Connection Color

Coaxial (input or output) Orange

Optical Input Black

Optical Record Output Gray

Analog Video Connection Color

Component Video Red/Green/Blue

Composite Video Yellow

Speaker Connections

Speaker cables carry an ampliﬁed signal from the AVR’s speaker terminals to each loudspeaker. They contain two wire conductors, or leads, that are differentiated in some way, such as with colors or stripes.

The differentiation helps you maintain proper polarity, without which your system’s lowfrequency performance can suffer. Each speaker is connected to the AVR’s speakeroutput terminals using two wires, one positive (+) and one negative (–). Always connect the positive terminal on the speaker, which is usually colored red, to the positive terminal on the receiver, which is colored as indicated in the Connection Color Guide Table, above. The negative terminals on the speakers and the AVR are black.

Your AVR uses binding-post speaker terminals that can accept bare-wire cables or banana plugs. Bare-wire cables are installed as shown below:

1. Unscrew Cap 3. Tighten Cap2. Insert Bare Wire

Banana plugs are inserted into the hole in the middle of the terminal cap, as shown below:

A. Tighten Cap

B. Insert Banana Connector

into Hole in Cap

Types of Home Theater System Connections

Subwoofer Connections

The subwoofer is a speaker dedicated to reproducing only the low (bass) frequencies, which require more power. To obtain the best results, most speaker manufacturers offer powered subwoofers that contain their own ampliﬁers. Use a single RCA audio cable to make a line-level (non-ampliﬁed) connection from the AVR’s Subwoofer connector to a corresponding input jack on the subwoofer.

Although the AVR’s purple subwoofer output looks similar to a full-range analog audio jack, it is ﬁltered so that only the low frequencies pass through it. Don’t connect this output to any device other than a subwoofer.

Source Device Connections

Audio and video signals originate in source devices (components where a playback signal originates) such as your Blu-ray Disc or DVD player, CD player, DVR (digital video recorder) or other recorder, tape deck, game console, cable or satellite television tuner, an iPod or iPhone (docked in an optional The Bridge IIIP docking station) or an MP3 player. The AVR’s FM/AM tuner also counts as a source, even though no external connections are needed other than the FM and AM antennas and an optional SIRIUS tuner module. Separate connections are required for the audio and video portions of the source device’s signal, except for digital HDMI connections. The types of connections you use will depend upon the capabilities of the source device and of your TV or video display.

Digital Audio Connections – HDMI

There are two types of audio connections – digital and analog. Digital audio signals are required for listening to sources encoded with digital surround modes, such as Dolby Digital and DTS, or for uncompressed PCM digital audio. Your AVR has three types of digital audio connections: HDMI, coaxial and optical. Do not use more than one type of digital audio connection for each source device. However, it’s okay to make both analog and digital audio connections to the same source.

Your AVR is equipped with ﬁve rear-panel HDMI input connectors, and one HDMI monitor output connector. (The AVR 3650 and AVR 365 also have a front-panel HDMI input connector.) HDMI technology enables digital audio and video information to be carried using a single cable, delivering the highest quality picture and sound. If your TV or video display device has an HDMI input connector, make a single HDMI connection from each source device to the AVR. Usually, a separate digital audio connection is not required.

The AVR’s HDMI monitor output connection contains an Audio Return Channel (ARC) that carries a digital audio signal from your TV or video display back to the AVR. It allows you to listen to HDMI devices that are connected directly to your TV (such as an Internet connection) without making an additional connection from the device to the AVR. The ARC signal is active when the TV source is selected. See System Settings, on page 39, for more information.

The HDMI connector is shaped for easy plug-in (see illustration, below), and HDMI cable runs are limited to about 10 feet (3m). If your video display has a DVI input and is HDCP-compliant, use an HDMI-to-DVI adapter (not included), and make a separate audio connection.

Always connect the colored (+) terminal on the AVR to the (+) terminal on the speaker (usually red), and the black (–) terminal on the AVR to the (–) terminal on the speaker (usually black).

IMPORTANT: Make sure the ( + ) and ( – ) bare wires do not touch each other or the other terminal. Touching wires can cause a short circuit that can damage your receiver or ampliﬁer.

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Digital Audio Connections – Coaxial

Coaxial digital audio jacks are usually color-coded in orange. Although they look like standard RCA-type analog jacks, you should not connect coaxial digital audio outputs to analog inputs or vice versa.

Digital Audio Connections – Optical

Optical digital audio connectors are normally covered by a shutter to protect them from dust. The shutter opens as the cable is inserted. Optical input connectors are colorcoded using a black shutter, while optical outputs use a gray shutter.

Types of Home Theater System Connections

Video Connections

Many source devices output both audio and video signals (e.g., Blu-ray Disc, DVD player, cable television box, HDTV tuner, satellite box, VCR, DVR). In addition to an audio connection as described above, make a video connection for each of these source devices. Make only one type of video connection for each device.

Digital Video Connections

If you have already connected a source device to one of the AVR’s HDMI input connectors, you have automatically made a video connection for that device, since the HDMI cable carries both digital audio and digital video signals.

Analog Video Connections – Composite Video

Your AVR uses two types of analog video connections: composite video and component video.

Composite video is the basic connection most commonly available. Both the chrominance (color) and luminance (intensity) components of the video signal are transmitted using a single cable. The jack is usually color-coded yellow and looks like an analog audio jack. Do not connect a composite video jack to an analog audio or coaxial digital audio jack, or vice versa.

Analog Audio Connections

Two-channel analog connections require a stereo audio cable, with one connector for the left channel (white) and one for the right channel (red). These two connectors are attached to each other.

For source devices that have both digital and analog audio outputs, you may make both connections. If you are going to be setting up a multizone system, remember that Zone 2 is an audio-only zone (the AVR does not have a Zone 2 video output). Therefore, make analog connections for any audio source devices (such as a CD changer) that you will want available for listening in Zone 2 at all times.

The analog connections also feed the analog record outputs. You may record materials from Blu-ray Disc recordings, DVDs or other copy-protected sources using only analog connections. Remember to comply with all copyright laws if you choose to make a copy for your own personal use.

The Bridge IIIP Connection

Your AVR includes a proprietary, dedicated connector for an optional The Bridge IIIP docking station for the iPod or iPhone. The Bridge IIIP outputs analog audio to the AVR and is available as a source to Zone 2 in a multizone system.

Analog Video Connections – Component Video

Component video separates the video signal into three components – one luminance (“Y”) and two sub-sampled color signals (“Pb” and “Pr”) – that are transmitted using three separate cables that are color-coded green (Y), blue (Pb) and red (Pr). Component video cables that join three separate green, blue and red connectors into a single cable are sold separately.

If your TV or video display has an HDMI connection, we recommend it as the best quality connection. Your AVR converts composite and component analog video input signals to the HDMI format, upscaling them to high-deﬁnition 1080p resolution.

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Radio Connections

Your AVR uses separate terminals for the included FM and AM antennas. The FM antenna uses a 75-ohm F-connector.

The AM antenna connector uses spring-clip terminals. After assembling the antenna as shown below, press the levers to open the connectors, insert the bare wires into the openings, and release the levers to secure the wires. The antenna wires are not polarized, so you can insert either wire into either connector.

SIRIUS Satellite Radio

To enjoy SIRIUS satellite radio, purchase a SIRIUSConnect tuner module and a subscription to the SIRIUS service. Visit www.sirius.com for information on SIRIUSConnect tuner modules. The SiriusConnect modules include an eight-pin DIN cable for connection to the eight-pin jack on the AVR, allowing you to control the tuner module via the AVR. Although you may also use a “plug-and-play” tuner module equipped with standard audio connections, you will not be able to use the AVR to control the SIRIUS tuner.

Types of Home Theater System Connections

USB Port

The USB port on your AVR is used for ﬁrmware upgrades. If an upgrade for the AVR’s operating system is released in the future, you will be able to download it to the AVR using this port. Complete instructions will be provided at that time.

In addition to performing ﬁrmware upgrades, the AVR 3650/AVR 365 can play MP3 and WMA audio ﬁles from a USB device inserted into the USB port. Insert the device into the USB port with the device’s plug oriented so it ﬁts all the way into the port. You may insert or remove the device at any time – there is no installation or ejection procedure.

IMPORTANT: Do not connect a PC or other USB host/controller to the AVR’s USB port, or you may damage both the AVR and the other device.

RS-232 Connector

Your AVR’s RS-232 serial port may be connected to an external control system to allow it to transmit control commands to the AVR. The port is bidirectional so that the AVR can transmit status updates to the control device. Connecting and using the RS-232 port requires considerable technical knowledge and is best left to a professional custom installer.

Network Connector

The AVR’s Network connector allows you to enjoy Internet radio or content from other DLNA-compatible devices that are connected to the same network. Use a Cat. 5 or Cat. 5E cable to connect the AVR’s RJ-45 connector to your home network.

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Making Connections

CAUTION: Before making any connections to the audio/video receiver, ensure that the AVR’s AC cord is unplugged from the receiver and the AC outlet. Making connections with the receiver plugged in and turned on could damage the speakers.

Connect Your Speakers

After you have placed your loudspeakers in the room as explained in Place Your Speakers, on page 13, connect each speaker to its color-coded terminal on the AVR as explained in Speaker Connections, on page 14. Connect the speakers as shown in the illustration.

Making Connections

Connect Your Subwoofer

Use a single RCA audio cable to connect the AVR’s Subwoofer connector to your subwoofer as explained in Subwoofer Connections, on page 14. Consult your subwoofer’s user manual for speciﬁc information about making connections to it.

AVR Subwoofer

Connector

Single

RCA Audio Cable

(not supplied)

Connect Your TV or Video Display

If your TV has an HDMI connector: Use an HDMI cable (not included) to connect it to the AVR’s HDMI Monitor Out connector. You do not need to make any other connections to your TV from the receiver or from any of your video source components.

Powered

Subwoofer

NOTE: If you installed front height speakers, connect them as shown for the SBL and SBR speakers.

Receiver

HDMI Monitor Out

Connector

HDMI Cable

(not supplied)

If your TV does not have an HDMI connector: Use a composite video cable (not included) to connect the AVR’s Composite Monitor Out connector to your TV’s composite video connector.

Receiver

Composite

Monitor Out

Connector

Composite Video Cable

Composite

(not supplied)

Video Cable

(not supplied)

NOTE: The HDMI connection to your TV is preferred. If you use the composite video connection to your TV, you will not be able to view the AVR’s on-screen menus.

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Connect Your HDMI Devices

If any of your source devices have HDMI connectors, using them will provide the best possible video and audio performance quality. Since the HDMI cable carries both digital video and digital audio signals, you do not have to make any additional audio connections for devices you connect via an HDMI cable.

Receiver

HDMI Connectors

HDMI Cable

(not supplied)

To HDMI

To HDMI Output

Output

HDMI-Equipped

Source Device

NOTE: If you have HDMI devices (such as an Internet connection) already connected directly to your TV, you can feed their sound to the AVR via the HDMI Monitor Out connector’s Audio Return Channel, and they will not require additional connections to the AVR.

Connect Your Component Video Devices

If any of your video source devices have component video connectors (and do not have HDMI connectors), using the component video connectors will provide superior video performance. You will also need to make an audio connection from the device to the receiver.

Receiver

Video Connectors

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Connect Your Optical Digital Video Devices

If your non-HDMI source devices have optical digital outputs, connect them to the AVR’s optical digital audio connectors. NOTE: Make only one type of digital connection (HDMI, optical or coaxial) from each device.

Receiver

Digital Audio Connectors

Optical Digital Audio

Cable (not supplied)

To Optical Digital

To Optical Digital Audio Output

Audio Output

Optical Digital-Equipped

Source Device

Connect Your Coaxial Digital Audio Devices

If your non-HDMI source devices have coaxial digital outputs, connect them to the AVR’s coaxial digital audio connectors. NOTE: Make only one type of digital connection (HDMI, optical or coaxial) from each device.

Receiver

Digital Audio Connectors

Coaxial Digital Audio

Cable (not supplied)

To Coaxial Digital

To Coaxial Digital Audio Output

Audio Output

Component Video

Cable (not supplied)

To Component Video

To Component Video Outputs

Outputs

Component Video-Equipped

Source Device

Connect Your Composite Video Devices

Use composite video connectors for video source devices that don’t have HDMI or component video connectors. You will also need to make an audio connection from the source device to the receiver.

Receiver

Video Connectors

Composite Video

Cable (not supplied)

To Composite Video

To Composite Video Output

Output

Composite Video-Equipped

Source Device

Coaxial Digital-Equipped

Source Device

Connect Your Analog Audio Devices

Use the AVR’s analog audio connectors for source devices that don’t have HDMI or digital audio connectors. NOTE: If you’re installing a multizone system, make analog audio connections for any source devices you want to be able to listen to in Zone 2. Only analog sources are available in Zone 2.

Receiver

Analog Audio Connectors

eceiver

Analog Audio Connectors

Stereo Audio

Stereo Audio Cable

Cable (not supplied)

(not supplied)

To Stereo Analog

To Stereo Analog Audio Output

Audio Output

Analog Source Device

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Connect Your Audio Recorders

Connect a digital audio recorder’s optical digital input to the AVR’s optical digital output. You can record both coaxial and optical digital audio input signals.

Digital Audio Recorder Connector

Connect an analog audio recorder’s inputs to the AVR’s analog audio Rec Out connectors. You can record any analog audio input signal.

Analog Audio Recorder Connectors

Receiver

Optical Digital Audio

Cable (not supplied)

To Optical Digital

To Optical Digital Record Input

Record Input

Digital

Recording Device

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Connect The Bridge IIIP

Connect an optional The Bridge IIIP to the AVR’s The Bridge IIIP connector. Insert the plug until it snaps into place in the connector. IMPORTANT: Connect The Bridge IIIP only

with the AVR’s power turned OFF.

AVR

The Bridge IIIP

Connector

The Bridge IIIP

Dock your iPod or iPhone (not included) in The Bridge IIIP, and you may listen to its audio through your high-performance audio/video system. You may also view still images or video materials stored on a photo- or video-capable iPod or iPhone that supports video browsing. You can use the AVR remote to control the iPod, with navigation messages displayed on the AVR’s front panel and on a video display connected to the AVR.

Stereo Audio

Cable (not supplied)

To Stereo Analog

To Stereo Analog Record Inputs

Record Inputs

Analog

Recording Device

Connect Your Video Recorder

Connect an analog video recorder’s video input connector to the AVR’s Composite Video Rec Out connector. You can record any composite video signal. NOTE: To record the audio and video from the source device, connect the AVR’s analog audio Rec Out connectors to the analog video recorder’s audio inputs.

Receiver Analog Video

Recorder Connectors

Receiver Analog Audio

Recorder Connectors

Analog Audio/Video Cable (not supplied)

To Analog Audio/Video Record Inputs

Connect to Your Home Network

Use a Cat. 5 or Cat. 5E cable (not supplied) to connect the AVR’s Network connector to your home network to enjoy Internet radio and content from DLNA-compatible devices that are connected to the network.

Receiver

Network

Connector

Cat. 5/5E Cable

(not supplied)

Network

Modem

Internet

and LAN

Connect the Radio Antennas

• Connect the supplied FM antenna to the AVR’s FM 751 antenna connector. For the best reception, extend the FM antenna as far as possible.

• Bend and fold the base of the supplied AM antenna as shown and connect the antenna wires to the AVR’s AM and Gnd connectors. (You can connect either wire to either connector.) Rotate the antenna as necessary to minimize background noise.

AVR

Antenna

Connectors

FM Antenna (supplied)

Analog Video

Recording Device

AM Antenna

(supplied)

Bend and fold base

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Connect a SIRIUSConnect Radio Tuner (AVR 3650 and AVR 2650 only)

Connect the multi-pin DIN cable supplied with the SIRIUSConnect tuner to the AVR’s SIRIUS Tuner connector and to the corresponding connector on the SIRIUS module. The AVR will supply power to the SIRIUS module so you will not need to connect the power supply included with the module. You will need to purchase a SIRIUS radio subscription and activate the tuner module, following the instructions included with the SIRIUS module and from the SIRIUS Web site at www.sirius.com.

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SIRIUS Tuner

Connector

SIRIUSConnect Tuner

Eight-Pin DIN Cable (supplied with SIRIUS tuner)

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Operating Your AVR

Now that you have installed your components and completed a basic conﬁguration, you are ready to begin enjoying your home theater system.

Controlling the Volume

Adjust the volume either by turning the front-panel Volume knob (clockwise to increase volume or counterclockwise to decrease volume) or by pressing the Volume Up/Down buttons on the remote. The volume is displayed as a negative number of decibels (dB) below the 0dB reference point (-90dB – +10dB).

0dB is the maximum recommended volume for your AVR. Although it’s possible to turn the volume to a higher level, doing so may damage your hearing and your speakers. For certain more dynamic audio materials, even 0dB may be too high, allowing for damage to equipment. Use caution with regard to volume levels.

To change the volume level display from the default decibel scale to a 0-to-90 scale, adjust the Volume Units setting in the System Settings menu, as described in System Settings, on page 39.

Muting the Sound

To mute all speakers and the headphones, press the Mute button on the remote. Any recording in progress will not be affected. The MUTE message will appear in the display as a reminder. To restore the sound, press the Mute button again, or adjust the volume.

Dolby Volume

Your AVR implements Dolby Volume processing, which can improve the audio performance of the system by revealing subtle details in the sound, even at normal home-listening volumes.

One concern of the typical home theater listener is that volumes can vary widely for different programs played by a source (e.g., television commercial advertisements are often much louder than the main program). Another is that details heard in the recording studio at typically high reference volumes are lost at the lower volumes used by many listeners at home.

The AVR uses two Dolby Volume techniques to address these issues. The Leveler module maintains a consistent listening volume within a source (e.g., commercial television or different tracks on a USB drive or mix CD). The Modeler module endeavors to re-create the reference presentation that was heard in the recording studio without losing portions of the program at the typically lower volume levels often used in the home. When the Modeler module is active, you may notice details of the performance that were hidden when the program was played on other equipment.

To adjust the Dolby Volume setting, press the Audio Effects button. The Audio Effects submenu will appear.

Audio Effects – Cable/Sat

Dolby Volume:

PLIIz Height Gain: Edit: Dolby PLII Music Edit: Dolby PLIIx Music

Tone Control: Treble: Bass: LFE Trim:

MP3 Enhancer EZSET/EQ:

After you highlight the Dolby Volume setting, each press of the OK button will switch to one of the options in the table below. The settings do not refer to the volume level, which is adjusted normally using the AVR’s Volume Control, but rather to the amount of Dolby Volume processing desired.

Medium

Low

Off Off

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Setting Effect

Off No Dolby Volume processing

Low Only Dolby Volume Modeler module is active

Medium

Max

NOTE: Dolby Volume processing is compatible with sources recorded at a sampling rate of 48kHz. High-resolution sources, such as DTS 96/24 programs, will be decoded at 48kHz. DTS 96/24 programs will be played in DTS 5.1 mode. To hear DTS 96/24 materials in high resolution, turn off Dolby Volume processing.

Dolby Volume Calibration

Dolby Volume calibration allows you to adjust the operation of the Dolby Volume circuitry to match your particular speakers and listening environment. The Dolby Volume circuitry in your AVR is factory-calibrated with average speaker sensitivity in mind; however, different speakers may have different sensitivities, which will affect the overall performance of the Dolby Volume circuitry. Use Dolby Volume calibration to adjust the calibration of the circuitry according to the speciﬁc speakers you have.

The average home audio speaker sensitivity is 88dB SPL (1 watt/1 meter). Check the sensitivity speciﬁcation for your loudspeakers, found in the owner’s manual or on the manufacturer’s Web site. If your speakers have a sensitivity rating greater than 88dB SPL, increase Dolby Volume calibration by the difference between your speakers’ sensitivity and 88dB. If they have a sensitivity rating of less than 88dB SPL, decrease Dolby Volume calibration by the difference between your speakers’ sensitivity and 88dB.

To adjust the Dolby Volume calibration, press the AVR button and select the “System” menu. Scroll to the Dolby Volume calibration line, which defaults to 0dB. Use the Left/ Right buttons to adjust the setting within the range of –10dB to +10dB.

Listening Through Headphones

Plug the 1/4-inch stereo plug on a pair of headphones into the front-panel Phones jack for private listening. The default Headphone Bypass mode delivers a conventional twochannel signal to the headphones. Press the Surround Modes button on the front panel or the remote to switch to HARMAN headphone virtual surround processing, which emulates a 5.1-channel speaker system. No other surround modes are available for the headphones.

Selecting a Source

There are three different ways to select a source:

• Press the front-panel Source List button. Use the Up/Down buttons to scroll through the sources, and press the OK button to select the source being displayed.

• Using the on-screen menus, press the AVR button, highlight “Source Select” and press the OK button. Scroll to the desired source in the slide-in menu and press the OK button.

• You can directly select any source by pressing its Source Selector button on the remote.

The AVR selects the audio and video inputs assigned to the source, and any other settings you made during setup.

The source name, the audio and video inputs assigned to the source, and the surround mode will appear on the front panel. The source name and active surround mode will also brieﬂy appear on the TV screen.

Both Modeler and Leveler modules are active; Leveler module has a value of 3

Both Modeler and Leveler modules are active; Leveler module has a value of 9

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Video Troubleshooting Tips

If there is no picture:

• Check the source selection and video input assignment.

• Check all connections for a loose or incorrect connection.

• Check the video input selection on the TV/display device.

• Press the front-panel Resolution button and use the Up/Down buttons until the correct video output resolution is selected and a picture appears. The CANCEL message will also appear. Press the Down button to view the ACCEPT option, then press the OK button.

Additional Tips for Troubleshooting HDMI Connections

• Turn off all devices (including the TV, the AVR and any source components).

• Unplug the HDMI cables, starting with the cable between the AVR and the TV, and continuing with the cables between the AVR and each source device.

• Carefully reconnect the cables from the source devices to the AVR. Connect the cable from the AVR to the TV last.

• Turn on the devices in this order: TV, AVR, source devices.

NOTE: Depending upon the particular components involved, the complexity of the required communication between HDMI components may cause delays of up to a minute in the completion of some actions, such as input switching or switching between SD and HD channels.

Listening to FM and AM Radio

Select the Radio source. A screen similar to the one in the illustration below will appear. (Note: The SIRIUS band uses a different screen.)

AM/FM Radio

87.50

MHz

Auto

Menu: Set Presets: Presets:

Use the Up/Down buttons or the Remote’s Channel buttons to tune a station (or channel for SIRIUS Radio), as displayed on the front panel and on-screen display.

The AVR defaults to automatic tuning, meaning each press of the Up/Down buttons scans up or down the frequency band until a station with acceptable signal strength is found. To switch to manual tuning, in which each press of the Up/Down buttons

steps through a single tuning frequency increment, press the remote’s Menu button. A slide-in menu will appear. Select “Mode,” and press the OK button to toggle between automatic and manual tuning modes.

Once you have tuned an FM station, toggling the Mode setting also switches the radio between stereo and monaural reception. (Mono reception may improve reception of weaker stations.)

Preset Stations

You can store a total of 30 stations (AM and FM combined) as presets. When you want to save the currently tuned station as a preset, press the OK button, and two dashes will ﬂash. Use the Number buttons to enter the desired preset number.

To tune to a preset station:

• Press the Left/Right buttons.

• Press the skip forward/skip backward Transport Control buttons.

• Press the Menu button and scroll to the desired preset, then press the OK button.

• Enter the preset number using the Number buttons. For presets 10 through 30, press 0 before the preset number. For example, to enter preset 21, press 0-2-1.

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Listening to SIRIUS Satellite Radio

SIRIUS Satellite Radio delivers a variety of commercial-free music from categories including pop, rock, country, R&B, dance, jazz, classical and many more, plus coverage of all the top professional and college sports, including play-by-play games from select leagues and teams. Additional programming includes expert sports talk, uncensored entertainment, comedy, family programming, local trafﬁc and weather, and news from your most trusted sources. SIRIUS Satellite Radio is available to residents of the U.S. (except Alaska and Hawaii) and Canada.

To listen to SIRIUS Satellite Radio, you’ll need to connect a SIRIUS tuner module (sold separately) to the AVR’s SIRIUS Tuner connector. SIRIUS tuner modules that will work with your AVR are available at www.sirius.com. Select a tuner module designated for SIRIUS-Ready® audio components (also called SIRIUSConnect). A SIRIUSConnect module is controlled by the AVR’s internal tuner, including 40 preset SIRIUS station locations and remote control. Although you may also use a SIRIUS “plug-and-play” unit with standard analog audio connections, you will not be able to enjoy the AVR’s ease of control.

Installing the SIRIUS tuner module

Once you’ve purchased a SIRIUS tuner, you’ll need to install it, activate it and subscribe to begin enjoying the service:

1. Using the cable included with the SIRIUS tuner module, plug the module into the SIRIUS Tuner connector on the rear of the AVR.

2. Follow the instructions included with the SIRIUS tuner module to complete its installation. NOTE: Pay particular attention to the instructions for installing and orienting the SIRIUS antenna that is included with the SIRIUS tuner module.

3. Call 1-888-539-SIRI (7474) or visit sirius.com (U.S.) or siriuscanada.ca (Canada) to activate your SIRIUS tuner module and subscribe to the SIRIUS service.

To listen to SIRIUS radio

Select SIRIUS Radio as the source in one of these ways:

• Press the Source List button on the front panel. Use the Up/Down buttons to scroll to “SIRIUS Radio” and press the OK Button.

• Press the Radio Source Selector button on the remote repeatedly until SIRIUS Radio is selected.

There are four ways to tune a SIRIUS radio channel:

• Use the Up/Down buttons or the Channel Up/Down buttons to scan through the channel numbers.

• Use the Left/Right buttons to scan through any previously programmed preset stations.

• After you have programmed presets, directly enter the preset number (1 through

40) using the Number buttons. For two-digit positions, enter a “0” before the number.

• To search for a channel, press the Menu button, then use the Up/Down buttons to cycle through the following choices: Preset, Category, All Channels or Direct Entry. Press the OK button to select one, then use the Up/Down buttons to search for the channel (for Direct Entry, use the Number buttons to enter the channel number), then press the OK button.

The current channel number and preset location will appear in the lower line of the AVR’s front-panel Message Display. The song title, artist, channel name, channel category, channel number, preset position (if programmed) and signal-strength bars will all appear on the screen when a video display is in use. For trafﬁc and weather channels, the current city’s name will appear instead of the channel name.

Preset SIRIUS channels

You can store a total of 40 channels as presets. When the desired channel has been tuned, press the OK button, and two dashes will ﬂash on the AVR’s front-panel Message Display. Use the Number buttons to enter the desired preset number.

To tune to a preset SIRIUS channel:

• Press the Left/Right buttons.

• Press the skip forward/skip backward Transport Control buttons.

• Press the Menu Button and scroll to the desired preset, then press the OK Button.

• Enter the preset number using the Number buttons. For presets 10 through 40, press 0 before the preset number. For example, to enter preset 21, press 0-2-1.

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Listening to Media on a USB Device (AVR 3650/AVR 365)

Your AVR is compatible with MP3 and WMA media.

MP3 compatibility: Mono or stereo, contstant bit rates (CBR) from 8kbps to 320kbps, variable bit rates (VBR) from lowest to highest quality, with sample rates from 8kHz – 48kHz.

WMA compatibility: Ver. 9.2, stereo CBR with 32kHz – 48kHz sampling rate and 40kbps – 192kbps bit rate, mono CBR with 8kHz – 16kHz sampling rate and 5kbps – 16kbps bit rate, VBR Pass Encoding and Quality Encoding 10 – 98, 44kHz and 48kHz sampling rate.

No other types of media can be played.

Playing ﬁles on a USB device

1. Insert the USB drive into the AVR’s front-panel USB port.

IMPORTANT: Do not connect a personal computer or peripheral to the USB port. USB hubs and multi-card readers are not supported.

2. Select the USB Source Selector button on the remote. “USB” will appear on the front-panel display, and the USB screen and the slide-in menu will appear.

USB

Browse USB

Repeat Music: Off

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Listening to an iPod/iPhone Device

When The Bridge IIIP is connected to its proprietary input on the AVR and an iPod or iPhone is docked, you may play the audio, video and still-image materials on your iPod or iPhone through your high-quality audio/video system, operate the iPod or iPhone using the AVR remote or the AVR’s front-panel controls, view navigation messages on the AVR’s front panel or a connected video display and charge the iPod or iPhone.

As of this writing, your AVR supports audio, video and photo playback from the following Apple products: iPod classic, iPod nano 3G, iPod nano 4G, iPod nano 5G,

iPod nano 6G, iPod touch, iPod touch 2G, iPod touch 3G, iPod touch 4G, iPhone, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4G. For the latest compatibility information, please see our Web site: www.harmankardon.com.

When you select The Bridge Source Selector button on the remote, “Bridge” will appear on the front-panel display, a The Bridge screen will appear and the slide-in menu will automatically appear.

The Bridge

Music

Photos/Manual Videos Random: Off Repeat: Off

Menu: Previous: Next:

3. Select “Browse USB.” The AVR will list the folders located on the drive.

4. Select a folder and press the OK button. The AVR will list all compatible audio ﬁles.

5. Select a ﬁle to begin playback. The USB play screen will appear. Any ID3 information and album art will be displayed, along with the track’s elapsed/current time and icons indicating the current playback status.

USB

Night Crazy

Jugalbandi Night Crazy

06:16/17:17

Menu: Previous: Next:

NOTES:

• To skip to the next track, press the Right button; to return to the previous track, press the Left button once.

• You can use the Transport Control buttons to control playback (skipping to the previous or next track, searching at high speed forward or backward within a track, playing a ﬁle, pausing playback or stopping playback).

• To repeat a ﬁle or folder, press the Menu Button and select the Repeat option. Each press of the OK Button will change the setting from Off (no repeat) to Repeat One (ﬁle) to Repeat All (ﬁles at the current directory level of the drive). Repeat All will always be activated when Random Music playback is turned on.

• To play the audio tracks in random order, press the Menu button and select the Random Music setting. Each press of the OK button turns the setting on or off. The AVR will automatically repeat the tracks until playback is stopped manually.

• To collapse a folder or return to the previous menu level, press the Back/Exit button or the Left button.

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NOTE: If the AVR doesn’t detect the iPod or iPhone, turn off the AVR, remove the iPod or iPhone from The Bridge IIIP and reset the iPod or iPhone. When the iPod or iPhone returns to its main menu, re-dock it and turn on the AVR.

The table below summarizes the controls available during normal playback with The Bridge IIIP:

iPod or iPhone Function Remote Control Key

Play Play

Pause Pause

Menu Menu

Back/Exit Back/Exit or Left Arrow

Select OK or Right Arrow

Scroll Reverse Up Arrow

Scroll Forward Down Arrow

Forward Search Forward Search

Reverse Search Reverse Search

Next Track Skip Forward or Right Arrow

Previous Track Skip Backward or Left Arrow

Page Up/Down Page Up/Down

While scrolling, hold the button to scroll faster. Use the Page Up/Down control on the remote to scroll a page at a time.

While a selection is playing, the album, artist, song title, track elapsed time, total track time and play mode icon will appear on the front-panel Message display.

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If a video monitor is connected to the AVR and the system is not in iPod manual mode, a The Bridge screen will appear and display the play mode icon, song title, artist and album. A graphic bar indicates the current play position within the track. If random or repeat play has been programmed, an icon will appear in the upper right corner.

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The screen may disappear from view, depending on the Setup and Slide-In Menus setting in the System Settings menu (described in System Settings, on page 39). You can restore the Now Playing screen to view by pressing either of the Left or Right buttons.

CAUTION: We strongly recommend that you use the screen saver built into your video display to avoid possible damage from “burn-in” that may occur with plasma and many CRT displays when a still image, such as a menu screen, remains on the display for an extended period of time.

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The AVR supports audio playback from some applications available for the iPhone and the iPod touch. Place the system in iPod manual mode by pressing the Menu button and selecting “Photo/Manual.” Then use the controls on the iPhone or iPod touch to run the application.

Due to the wide variety of applications and many factors affecting them, playback is not guaranteed.

NOTES:

• The Play and Pause functions are not available unless content has been selected for playback.

• To search within a track, press and hold the forward or reverse Transport Control button. Press the previous track Transport Control button once to skip to the beginning of the current track; press the previous track Transport Control button twice to skip to the beginning of the previous track.

Listening to Internet Radio

Your AVR’s Network connection brings you a world of MP3- and WMA-format streams via the Internet. After you have successfully connected to your home network as described in Connect to Your Home Network, on page 20, and set up the network as described in Set Up the Network, on page 27, press the Network Source Selector button on the remote. Each press toggles between the Network and Internet Radio screens.

Internet Radio

Press the Menu button to view the slide-out menu:

Music: Select this to navigate the audio materials stored on the iPod or iPhone. Use the Page up/down buttons on the remote to scroll through the content a page at a time.

Photo/Manual: Select this to view still images stored on a photo-capable iPod or iPhone. The system will switch to iPod manual mode, and control will shift to the iPod. Use the screen and controls on the iPod. The AVR remote may also be used. To view photos on a video monitor connected to the AVR, select the photo and press the Play button on the iPod, or press the OK button on the remote three times.

Videos: Select this to view videos stored on an iPhone or an iPod that supports video browsing.

Notes on iPod/iPhone video playback:

• Before attempting to view photos or videos stored on your device, check the Video Settings menu on the device and make sure that the TV Out setting is set to On. The

TV Signal setting should be set to match the capabilities of your video display (NTSC

for the US; PAL for the EU). If your selection was playing and is paused, the iPod or iPhone requires you to reselect the video for the new TV Out setting to take effect.

• If you do not see the Videos line in the menu, and the iPod supports video browsing and has video content stored on it, you may need to turn off the AVR, remove the iPod

from The Bridge IIIP, reset the iPod, turn the AVR back on and dock the iPod again. An iPhone may not need to be reset, as simply undocking and re-docking it may resolve the problem. This procedure may also help when a video program is selected but the Bridge screen appears instead of the video images.

To exit iPod manual mode, with the AVR remote in The Bridge mode, press the Menu button. To return to a previous menu level, press the Back/Exit Button or the Left button.

Repeat: Select this setting to repeat a track or all tracks in the current album or playlist. Each press of the OK button switches the setting: repeat Off, repeat One or repeat All.

Random: Select this setting for random playback, also known as “Shufﬂe Mode.” Each press of the OK button switches the setting: shufﬂe by Song, shufﬂe by Album, or Off to end random playback.

NOTE: The iTunes application allows you to exempt some tracks from Shufﬂe mode. The AVR cannot override this setting.

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With the Internet Radio screen (above) displayed, the AVR will automatically connect to the Internet via the www.radioharmankardon.com portal. To select a stream, press the Menu button, and use the Up/Down buttons to search by category: Presets, My Favourites, Local Stations, HDi, Stations, Podcasts or My Added Stations. NOTE: The categories displayed may vary by region.

To create a Favourites list, log onto www.radioharmankardon.com from your computer. Enter your AVR’s ID # (to see the ID # with the Internet Radio screen displayed, press the Menu button, then select Help) and create an account. Favourites that you select on the Web site will be available on the AVR.

NOTE: While the Help screen is displayed, we recommend spending a few moments listening to the audio FAQs to get answers to common questions about Internet radio operation. The FAQs play in a continuous loop. To return to an Internet radio station while an FAQ is playing, press the Menu button, then the Back/Exit button, then the Back/Exit button again, and select an Internet radio station.

Navigation is similar to other slide-in menus. Scroll to the desired item and press the OK button or the Right button to select it. To return to the previous menu level (or to clear the top-level menu from view), press the Back/Exit button or the Left button.

If you know the URL (Web address) of a speciﬁc audio stream, select the Direct Station option from the menu. A live stream is required. The AVR is not able to connect to streams that require site registration or other interaction prior to playing the stream. If the AVR cannot connect to the stream, a “Station Not Live” message will appear brieﬂy, and the Internet Radio screen will remain essentially blank. Not all URLs will be accessible.

Internet Radio Presets

You can program up to 30 Internet radio stations as presets. To set a preset, ﬁrst tune the station. Press the OK button, and two dashes will ﬂash. Enter the preset number (any number from 1 through 30) using the Number buttons. The connection to the station will momentarily stop, interrupting the program, and the AVR will reconnect to the station.

To connect to a station programmed as a preset, enter its preset number using the Number buttons, or use the Left/Right buttons to select it from the preset list.

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Listening to Media via Your Home Network

Your AVR can play MP3 and WMA audio media that is stored on a PC when both the PC and the AVR are connected to your home network router.

MP3 compatibility: Mono or stereo, contstant bit rates (CBR) from 8kbps to 320kbps, variable bit rates (VBR) from lowest to highest quality, with sample rates from 8kHz – 48kHz.

NOTES:

• A PC must be running Windows Media Media Center version 2.0 or 3.0, or Intel® Media Server. We recommend that any ﬁrewalls be turned off, although Windows Media Player may automatically make any necessary adjustments to the ﬁrewall settings to allow media sharing.

• An Apple Macintosh computer must be running DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance)-compliant software. Examples of compatible software include the TwonkyServer Systems.

Before you can access ﬁles located on other devices via the network, each device must ﬁrst give permission to share ﬁles with the AVR:

To share media on PCs:

1. Open Windows Media Player.

2. Open the Library menu and select Media Sharing. The Media Sharing window will appear.

3. Check the “Share My Media” box. An icon for the AVR will appear in the window.

4. Select the AVR icon, select “Allow,” then select “OK.”

The computer’s WMA and MP3 media should now be available to the AVR.

To share media on other types of computers, operating systems or media software: Check the instructions for the computer, operating system or media player.

To listen to shared media, press the Network Source Selector button. (If Internet Radio appears as the source, press the button a second time to switch from the Internet Radio source to the Network source.) The Network screen will appear.

Press the Menu button, and the slide-in menu should list all devices that allow sharing by name. Use the slide-in menu to browse the content stored in the device’s media player library. Scroll to the desired item and press the OK button or the Right button to select it. To return to the previous menu level (or to clear the menu from view from the top level), press the Back/Exit button or the Left button.

NOTES:

• The Repeat settings are global for Network playback and USB playback. Changing these settings for one of these sources will change the other source’s settings as well.

• Although video content may appear in the menu, the AVR does not support video playback from the network connection.

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Selecting a Surround Mode

Selecting a surround mode can be as simple or sophisticated as your individual system and tastes. Feel free to experiment, and you may ﬁnd a few favorites for

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certain sources or program types. You can ﬁnd more detailed information on surround modes in Audio Processing and Surround Sound, on page 33.

To select a surround mode, press the Surround Modes button (front panel or remote). The Surround Modes menu will appear.

Surround Modes – Cable/Sat

Auto Select – AVR Selects Best Mode Virtual Surround – For Two Speaker Systems Stereo: Movie:

Music:

Video Game:

Press the Up/Down buttons repeatedly until the desired surround-mode category appears: Auto Select, Virtual Surround, Stereo, Movie, Music or Video Game. Press the OK button to change the surround-mode category.

Auto Select: For digital programs, such as a movie recorded with a Dolby Digital or DTS soundtrack, the AVR will automatically use the soundtrack’s native surround format. For two-channel analog and PCM programs, the AVR uses the Logic 7 Movie, Logic 7 Music or Logic 7 Game mode, depending on the source.

Virtual Surround: When only two main speakers are present in the system, you can use HARMAN Virtual Surround to create an enhanced soundﬁeld that virtualizes the missing speakers. Select between Wide and Reference modes.

Stereo: When you want two-channel playback, select the number of speakers you want to use for playback:

• “2 CH Stereo” uses two speakers.

• “5 CH Stereo” plays the left-channel signal through the front left and surround left speakers, the right-channel signal through the front right and surround right speakers, and a summed mono signal through the center speaker.

• “7 CH Stereo” follows the same scheme as 5 CH Stereo but adds the surround back left and surround back right speakers. This mode is available only when the surround back speakers are present and have not been reassigned to multizone or front height operation. See Audio Processing and Surround Sound, on page 33, for more information.

Movie: Select from the following when you want a surround mode for movie playback: Logic 7 Movie, DTS Neo:6 Cinema or Dolby Pro Logic II (IIx or IIz when seven main speakers are present).

Music: Select from the following when you want a surround mode for music playback: Logic 7 Music, DTS Neo:6 Music or Dolby Pro Logic II (IIx or IIz when seven main speakers are present). The Dolby Pro Logic II/IIx/IIz Music mode allows access to a submenu with some additional settings. See Audio Processing and Surround Sound, on page 33, for more information.

Video Game: Select from the following when you want a surround mode for game playback: Logic 7 Game or Dolby Pro Logic II (IIx/IIz when seven main speakers are present) Game.

After you have made your selection, press the Back/Exit button.

See Audio Processing and Surround Sound, on page 33, for more information on surround modes.

Audio Effects

The Audio Effects buttons on the front panel and remote provide settings that let you adjust the Dolby Volume setting, tone controls, LFE trim, Equalization On/Off setting or MP3 Enhancement to improve performance. We recommended that you leave these settings at their default values until you are more familiar with your system. See Audio Effects Button, on page 34, for complete information.

Video Modes

The Video Modes buttons on the front panel and remote provide settings that let you use the AVR’s video processor to ﬁne-tune the picture, if necessary, after making all adjustments on the video display. We recommend that you leave the settings at their defaults until you are completely familiar with the video performance of your system. See Video Processing, on page 34, for complete information.

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Symptom Cause Solution

Unit does not function when Main Power switch is turned on

Front-panel Message display lights, but there’s no sound or picture

No sound from any speaker; PROTECT message appears on Message display

No sound from center or surround speakers • Incorrect surround mode

• No AC power

• Intermittent input connection

• Amplifier is in protection mode due to possible short circuit

• Program material is monophonic

• Incorrect speaker configuration

• Program material is stereo

• Ensure that the power cord is plugged into a live AC power outlet

• Check if the AC outlet is switch-controlled

• Dolby Digital EX

• Dolby Digital 2/2/.0 or .1, 3/2/.0 or .1

• Dolby Digital Plus via HDMI connection (source device decodes to Dolby Digital when a coaxial or optical connection is used)

• Select a surround mode other than stereo

• Mono programs contain no surround information

• Check the speaker conﬁguration in the setup menu

• The surround decoder may not create center- or surround-channel information from nonencoded programs

Troubleshooting

Unit does not respond to remote control commands • Weak batteries in remote

• AVR not selected

• Remote sensor is obscured

Intermittent buzzing in tuner • Local interference • Move the AVR or antenna away from computers,

(AVR 3650/AVR 365 only): Surround-back speaker settings cannot be accessed, and the test tone does not play through the surround back speakers

(AVR 3650/AVR 2650 only): The SIRIUS Preview Channel (001) is silent

Unable to activate remote control Programming mode • Source Selector button is not held for at least 3

Remote buttons light, but AVR does not respond • Remote is in Zone 2 mode

• Multi-zone operation has been selected/Assigned AMP channels have been assigned to Zone 2

• SIRIUS tuner is not connected

• SIRIUS antenna is in an improper location

• SIRIUS signal requires a refresh

seconds

• Change batteries in remote

• Press the Setup/AVR button

• Ensure that the AVR’s front-panel remote sensor is in the line of sight of the remote

fluorescent lights, motors or other electrical appliances

• Use the Speaker Setup menu to reassign the Assigned AMP to the surround back left and right channels

• Ensure that SIRIUS tuner is properly connected

• Re-locate the SIRIUS antenna according to the recommendations in the SIRIUS tuner’s instruction manual. For further help, visit www.siriusradio.com

• Visit www.siriusradio.com

• Be sure to hold the Source Selector button for at least 3 seconds

• Slide Zone Selector switch to the Zone 1 position.

Unable to establish network connection • AVR network programming requires rebooting • Cycle the AVR into the Standby mode, and then turn

it on again

Additional information on troubleshooting possible problems with your AVR and 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: www.harmankardon.com

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Resetting the Remote

To reset the remote to its factory-default condition, simultaneously press and hold any Source Selector button and the “0” Number button. When the Program Indicator LED flashes amber, enter the code “333.” When the green LED goes out, the remote control will be reset.

Processor Reset

If the AVR behaves erratically after a power surge, first turn off the rear-panel Main Power switch and unplug the AC power cord for at least 3 minutes. Plug the cord back in and turn the AVR on. If this procedure doesn’t help, reset the AVR’s processor as described below. NOTE: A processor reset erases all user configurations, including video resolution, speaker and level settings, and tuner presets. After a reset, reenter all of these settings from your notes in the Appendix worksheets.

To reset the AVR’s processor:

1. Press the front-panel Standby/On switch to place the unit in the Standby mode (the Power Indicator LED will turn amber).

2. Press and hold the front-panel OK button for at least 5 seconds until the

RESET message appears on the front-panel Message display. NOTE: After performing a processor reset, wait at least 1 minute before pressing any Source Selector buttons.

If the AVR does not function correctly after a processor reset, contact Harman/kardon at 1-800422-8027

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