Harman Kardon AVR-435 Service manual

harman/kardon

AVR435

7 X 65W 7.1 CHANNEL A/V RECEIVER

AVR635

7 X 75W 7.1 CHANNEL A/V RECEIVER

SERVICE MANUAL

PACKING………………………………..…….2 ESD WAR NI N G ……………………………….3

LEAKAGE TESTING……………….…...…....4

AVR435 BASIC SPECIFICATIONS…….…..5 AVR635 BASIC SPECIFICATIONS…….…..6 FRON T P A NE L C ON T R O L S ………..…...…..7 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS……………10 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS………..13 INSTALLATION/CONNECTIONS………….17 OPERATION….……………………………...20 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE…...……..…26 PROCESSOR RESET……………….….…..26

Woodbur y, New York 11797 Rev1 6/ 2004

CONTENTS

EXPLODED VIEW…………………….….…27 MECHANICAL PARTS LI ST……………….28 TECH TIP HKTT2003-01…………………..30 IDLE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES…….31 BLOCK DIAGRAMS………………………..3 3

AVR435 PARTS LISTS……….…………....35

AVR635 PARTS LISTS………………….….54 SEMICONDUCTOR PINOUTS……………75 PCB DRAWINGS…………………………..117 SCHEMATICS………………………………128 WIRING D I A G R A M…………………………142

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AVR435/635 PACKING PART LIST

Ref# Part Number Description Qty

LABEL BARCODE 2

ZKD1204HA00-7 BOX CARTON AVR635 US 1

ZKD1104HA00-2 BOX CARTON AVR435 US 1 H03-WAB01200203-4 ANTENNA WIRE 75 CT02-FM 1

H03-ATALF039ABK-5 ANTENNA WIRE ANTENNA LOOP CT01-AM 1

BATTERY ALKALINE 1.5V AAA 2

POLYBAG BATTERY 1

ZKD1202HA00-4 CARTON BOX MIC 1

H03-MCD12TWBKNN-8 AVR435/635 MICROPHONE ASSY 1

BAG PE 160X180MM 1

H03-ZPD1212INBK-5 MICROPHONE ASSY EXTENSION PIECE 1

H03-RYC1202HA00-0 REMOCON ZONE 2 1

RB18D01 REMOCON AVR635 1

RB18D00 REMOCON AVR435 1 ZKC1113HA00-9 CARD WARRANTY 1

ZKC1263HA00 INSERT RS232 NOTE PAPER 1

ZKD1216HA00-5 QUICK SETUP GUIDE AVR635 1

ZKD1116HA00-0 QUICK SETUP GUIDE AVR435 1 ZKC1214HA00 LABEL SAFETY LEAFLET 1

ZKD1263HA00 B ROCHURE A VR US 1

ZKD1201HA00-8 OWNER'S MANUAL AVR635 US 1

ZKD1101HA00-3 OWNER'S MANUAL AVR435 US 1 BAG PE 330 X 245 T0.05 1

H03-WAUSA2103BK-7 POWER CORD WS-004C+002E SJT#14*2C L=2M 1

ZQD1201HAWH-A CUSHION POLY EPS RIGHT 1

FILM SHEET PE 920 X 1000 0.3~0.7T 1

ZQD1202HAWH-6 CUSHION POLY EPS LEFT 1

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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.

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Before returning the unit to the user, perform the following safety checks :

1. Inspect all lead dress to make certain that

leads are not pinched or that hardware is not

lodged between the chassis and other metal

parts in the unit.

2. Be sure that any protective devices such as

nonmetallic control knobs, insulating fish-

papers, cabinet backs, adjustment and

compartment covers or shields, isolation

resistor-capacity networks, mechanical

insulators, etc. Which were removed for the

servicing are properly re-installed.

3. Be sure that no shock hazard exists ; check for leakage

current usingSimpson Model 229 Leakage Tester, standard

equipment item No. 21641, RCA Model WT540A or use

alternate method as follows : Plug the power cord directly

Into a 120 volt AC receptacle (do not use an Isolation

Transformer for this test). Using two clip leads, connect a

1500 ohms,10watt Resistor paralleledby a 0.15uFcapacitor, in serieswith all exposedmetal cabinet partsand a knownearth ground, such

as a water pipe or conduit. Use a VTVM or VOM with 1000 ohms per volt, or higher sensitivity to measure the AC voltage drop across the

resistor. (See diagram) Move the resistor connection to each exposed metal part having a return path to the chassis (antenna, metal,

cabinet, screwheads, knobsand control shafts, escutcheon, etc.) and measurethe ACvoltage drop across the resistor. (Thistest should be

performed withthe 0.35 volt RMS ormore is excessive and indicates a potential shockhazard which must be correctedbefore returning the

unit to the owner.

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AVR 435 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Audio Section

Stereo Mode Continuous Average Power (FTC)

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

Seven-Channel Surround Modes Power per Individual Channel

Front L&R channels: 65 Watts per channel @ <0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms

Center channel: 65 Watts @ <0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms

Surround (L & R Side, L & R back) channels: 65 Watts per channel @ <0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms

Input Sensitivity/Impedance

Linear (High-Level) 200mV/47k ohms Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF-A) 100dB Surround System Adjacent Channel Separation

Pro Logic I/II 40dB

Dolby Digital (AC-3) 55dB

DTS 55dB

Frequency Response

@ 1W (+0dB, –3dB) 10Hz –130kHz High Instantaneous

Current Capability (HCC) ±40 Amps Transient Intermodulation

Distortion (TIM) Unmeasurable Slew Rate 40V/µsec

FM Tuner Section

Frequency Range 87.5–108.0MHz

Usable Sensitivity IHF 1.3µV/13.2dBf

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

AM Tuner Section

Frequency Range 520–1720kHz Signal-to-Noise Ratio 45dB Usable Sensitivity Loop 500µV Distortion 1kHz, 50% Mod 0.8% Selectivity ±10kHz, 30dB

Video Section

Television Format NTSC Input Level/Impedance 1Vp-p/75 ohms 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 Power Consumption 59W at Power On, idle; 1,000W at rated power output

(7 channels driven)

Dimensions Product Shipping Width 17.3 inches (440mm) 20.1 inches (510mm) Height 6.5 inches (165mm) 10 inches (254mm) Depth 17.1 inches (435mm) 22.2 inches (565mm) Weight 39 lb (18.6kg) 45 lb (21.4kg)

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, Power for the Digital Revolution and Logic 7 are registered trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated.

is a trademark of Harman International Industries, Incorporated.

*Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby,” “Pro Logic”and the

Double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

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

A-BUS and A-BUS Ready are registered trademarks of Leisure Tech Electronics Pty Ltd Australia.

SACD is a trademark of Sony Electronics Inc.

TiVo is a registered trademark of TiVo, Inc.

Replay TV is a registered trademark of Digital Networks North America, Inc.

Supplied Accessories

The following accessory items are supplied with the AVR 435. If any of these items are missing, please contact Harman Kardon customer service at www.harmankardon.com.

• A system remote control • An AM loop antenna

• A Zone II remote control • An FM wire antenna

• An microphone • Six AAA batteries

• Extender rod for microphone

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AVR 635 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Audio Section

Stereo Mode Continuous Average Power (FTC)

90 Watts per channel, 20Hz–20kHz,

@ <0.07% THD, both channels driven into 8 ohms Seven-Channel Surround Modes

Power per Individual Channel

Front L&R channels:

75 Watts per channel

@ <0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms

Center channel:

75 Watts @ <0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms

Surround (L & R Side, L & R back) channels:

75 Watts per channel

@ <0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms Input Sensitivity/Impedance

Linear (High-Level) 200mV/47k ohms Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF-A) 100dB Surround System Adjacent Channel Separation

Pro Logic I/II 40dB

Dolby Digital (AC-3) 55dB

DTS 55dB

Frequency Response

@ 1W (+0dB, –3dB) 10Hz –130kHz High Instantaneous

Current Capability (HCC) ±50 Amps Transient Intermodulation

Distortion (TIM) Unmeasurable Slew Rate 40V/µsec

FM Tuner Section

Frequency Range 87.5–108.0MHz

Usable Sensitivity IHF 1.3µV/13.2dBf

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

AM Tuner Section

Frequency Range 520–1720kHz Signal-to-Noise Ratio 45dB Usable Sensitivity Loop 500µV Distortion 1kHz, 50% Mod 0.8% Selectivity ±10kHz, 30dB

Video Section

Television Format NTSC Input Level/Impedance 1Vp-p/75 ohms 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 Power Consumption 59W at Power On, idle; 1,000W at rated power output

(7 channels driven)

Dimensions Product Shipping Width 17.3 inches (440mm) 20.1 inches (510mm) Height 6.5 inches (165mm) 10 inches (254mm) Depth 17.1 inches (435mm) 22.2 inches (565mm) Weight 41 lb (18.6kg) 47 lb (21.4kg)

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, Power for the Digital Revolution and Logic 7 are registered trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated.

is a trademark of Harman International Industries, Incorporated.

*Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby,” “Pro Logic”and the

Double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

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

HDCD system manufactured under license from Pacific Microsonics, Inc. This product is

covered by one or more of the following: in the USA: 5,479,168; 5,638,074; 5,640,161; 5,808,574; 5,838,274; 5,854,600; 5,864,311; 5,872,531; and in Australia: 669114. Other patents pending.

A-BUS and A-BUS Ready are registered trademarks of Leisure Tech Electronics Pty Ltd Australia.

TiVo is a registered trademark of TiVo, Inc.

Replay TV is a registered trademark of Digital Networks North America, Inc.

Supplied Accessories

The following accessory items are supplied with the AVR 635. If any of these items are missing, please contact Harman Kardon customer service at www.harmankardon.com.

• A system remote control • An AM loop antenna

• A Zone II remote control • An FM wire antenna

• An microphone • Six AAA batteries

• Extender rod for microphone

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 55

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FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS

= AVR635 only

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.

The following controls and indicators are available on the AVR 635’s front panel:

1 Standby/On Switch 2 Surround Mode Group Selector 3 Surround Mode Selector 4 Tuning Selector 5 Tuner Band Selector 6 Preset Station Selector

The following controls and jacks are located behind the front-panel door. To open the door, place the edge of a finger on the left or right edge of the panel and gently swing the door down towards you.

1 Standby/On Switch: When the Main Power

Switch

AVR 635; press it again to turn the unit off. Note that the illumination surrounding the switch will turn blue when the unit is on.

2 Surround Mode Group Selector: Press this but- ton to select the top-level group of surround modes. Each press of the button will select one of the surround mode categories. Once the button is pressed so

is “ON,” press this button to turn on the

7 Input Source Selector 8 Tuning Mode Selector 9 Front-Panel Control Door ) Volume Control ! Input Indicators @ Speaker/Channel Input Indicators

that the name of the desired surround mode category appears in the on-screen display and in the

Display Line Selector

available. For example, press this button to select Dolby modes, and then press the

3 to choose from the various mode options. 3 Surround Mode Selector: Press this button

to select from among the available surround mode

$, press the Surround Mode

3 to cycle through the individual modes

Surround Mode Selector

Lower

# Upper Display Line $ Lower Display Line % Surround Mode Indicators ^ Remote Sensor Window

options for the surround mode category selected. The specific modes will vary based on the number of speakers available, the surround mode category and whether the input source is digital or analog. For example, press the to select a category such as Dolby or Logic 7, and then press this button to see the specific mode choices that are available. For more information on mode

selection, see page 34.

Surround Mode Group Selector 2

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FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS

4 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 each tap of the Selector will increase or decrease the frequency by one increment. When the tuner receives a strong-enough signal for adequate reception,

MANUAL TUNED will appear in the Lower Display Line

the tuner is in the press the button once, and the tuner will scan for a station with acceptable signal strength. When the next higher- or lower-frequency station with a strongenough signal is tuned, the frequency scan will stop and the display will indicate FM Stereo station is tuned, the display will read AUTO ST TUNED. See page 37 for more

information on using the tuner.

5 Tuner Band Selector: Pressing this button will automatically switch the AVR 435 to the Tuner mode. Pressing it again will switch between the AM and FM frequency bands. (See page 37 for more information

on the tuner.)

6 Preset Station Selector: Press this button to scroll up or down through the list of stations that have been entered into the preset memory. (See page 37

for more information on tuner programming.)

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

8 Tuning Mode Selector: Press this button to select Auto or Manual tuning. When the button is pressed so that

AUTO/STEREO appears in the Upper

Display Line

station with an acceptable signal when the

Selector

pressed so that

Upper Display Line #, each press of the Tuning Selector

page 37 for more information on using the tuner.) This

button may also be used to switch between Stereo and Mono modes for FM radio reception. When weak

MANUAL/MONO mode,

$ and in the on-screen display.When

AUTO/STEREO mode,

Lower Display Line $ and the on-screen

AUTO TUNED. When an

#, the tuner will search for the next

Tuning

4wéis pressed. When the button is

MANUAL/MONO appears in the

4wéwill increase the frequency. (See

reception is encountered, select the Manual/Mono tuning mode. Press and hold again to switch back to Stereo mode. (See page 37 for more information on

using the tuner.)

9 Front-Panel Control Door: To open the door so that the front-panel jacks and controls behind this door may be accessed, gently pull the door down and towards you using either upper corner of the door.

) Volume Control: Turn this knob clockwise to increase the volume, counterclockwise to decrease the volume. If the AVR 435 is muted, adjusting the volume control will automatically release the unit from the silenced condition.

! Input Indicators: One of these indicators will light to identify the currently selected input. Note that the entire list will light briefly each time the unit is turned on as a test.

@ 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 page 26 for more informa-

tion on configuring speakers.) The letters inside each

box displays the active input channels. For standard analog inputs, 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 36 for more information on the

Channel Indicators.)

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

$ Lower Display Line: Depending on the unit’s status, a variety of messages will appear here. In normal operation, the current surround mode will appear on this line.

% Surround Mode Indicators: One of these indicators will light to show the surround mode in use. Depending on the specific combination of input sources and surround mode selected, more than one indicator may light. (See page 34 for more

information.)

^ Remote Sensor Window: The sensor behind this window receives infrared signals from the remote control. Aim the remote at this area and do not block or cover it unless an external remote sensor is installed.

6 FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS

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A Main Power Switch: Press this switch to apply power to the AVR 635. When the switch is pressed in, the unit is placed in a Standby mode, as indicated by the amber illumination surrounding the

Switch

1. 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 so that the word “OFF” may be read at the top of the switch.

NOTE: This switch is normally left in the “ON” position. B Headphone Jack: This jack may be used to lis-

ten to the AVR 635’s output through a pair of headphones. Be certain that the headphones have a standard 1/4" stereo phone plug, or that you use an adaptor, as needed, to convert the plug on your headphones to the 1/4" jack used on the AVR.When the headphone jack is in use, the main room speakers will automatically be turned off and the unit will output a standard stereo signal. You may also use one of the Dolby Headphone modes for an enhanced listening experience. For more information on headphone lis-

tening, see page 33.

C Tone Mode Button: 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 MODE message in the Lower Display Line

$ and in the on-screen display.To take the

controls out of the signal path, press either of the

‹/› Buttons H until the display reads TONE OUT

. To change the bass or treble settings, press

the button again until the desired option appears in the Lower Display Line $ and in the on-screen display and then press either of the enter the desired boost or cut setting. See page 32

for more information on the tone controls.

‹/› Buttons H to

Standby/On

D Speaker Selector Button: Press this button to begin the process of configuring the AVR 635 for the type of speakers it is being used with. For complete information on configuring the speaker settings, see page 27.

E Channel Adjust Selector: Press the button to begin the process of adjusting the channel level outputs using the source currently playing through your AVR. For complete information on adjusting the chan-

nel output level, see page 30.

F Digital Input Selector: Press this button to begin the process of selecting a digital source for use with the currently selected input. Once the button has been pressed, use the desired input and then press the enter the setting into the unit’s memory. See page 33

for more information on digital audio.

G Delay Adjust Selector: Press this button to begin the process of adjusting the delay settings for Dolby surround modes. See page 29 for more information

on delay adjustments.

H‹/› Buttons: When making system configura- tion changes using the front-panel controls, press these buttons to scroll through the available choices for the option being adjusted.

I Set Button: When making system configuration changes using the front-panel controls, press this button to enter a setting into the unit’s memory.

J EzSet/EQ Microphone Jack: Before starting the EzSet/EQ automated setup process, plug the microphone into this jack. The microphone does not need to be plugged in at other times.

K Optical 4 Digital Input: Connect the optical digital output of an audio or video product to this jack.

‹/› Buttons H to choose the

Set Button I to

FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS

L Input/Output Status Indicators: These LED indicators will normally light green to show that the front-panel

Input/Output Jacks

these jacks are configured for use as an output, the appropriate indicator will turn red to show that the jack may be used as an output for recording. (See page 38 for more information on configuring the front-panel jacks as outputs, rather than inputs.)

M Coaxial 4 Digital Jack: Connect the coaxial digital input or output for a digital audio product such as a portable audio player or video game to this jack. The jack is normally an input, but may be switched to an output for recording using the menu system. See page

38 for more information.

N Video 4 Input/Output Jacks: These audio/video jacks may be used as either an input or output for temporary connection to video games or portable audio/video products such as camcorders and portable audio players. (See page 38 for more

information on switching these jacks between an input and output.)

Coaxial 3 Digital Jack L and Video 4

M are operating as inputs.When

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REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS

¡ AM Antenna ™ FM Antenna £ Preamp Outputs ¢ Subwoofer Output ∞ A-BUS Connector

§ Surround Speaker Outputs ¶ Front Speaker Outputs

• Fan Vents ª Center Speaker Outputs ‚ Surround Back/Multiroom Speaker Outputs ⁄ AC Power Cord ¤ Switched AC Accessory Outlet ‹ Unswitched AC Accessory Outlet › Video Monitor Outputs ﬁ DVD Video Inputs

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

· Video 2 Video Outputs a Video 3 Video Inputs b Component Video Monitor Outputs c DVD Component Video Inputs d Component Video 1 Inputs e Component Video 2 Inputs f Multiroom IR Input g Remote IR Input h Remote IR Output i Remote IR Carrier Output j RS-232 Port k Coaxial Digital Audio Output

Multiroom Audio Outputs Coaxial Digital Audio Inputs CD Audio Inputs Optical Digital Audio Output DVD Audio Inputs Tape Inputs Tape Outputs Optical Digital Audio Inputs Video 1 Audio Inputs Video 1 Audio Outputs Video 2 Audio Inputs Video 2 Audio Outputs 8-Channel Direct Inputs Video 3 Audio Inputs

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.

NOTE: To assist in making the correct connections for multichannel input, output and speaker connections, all connection jacks and terminals are color-coded as follows:

Front Left: White Front Right: Red Center: Green

8 REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS

Surround Left: Blue Surround Right: Gray Surround Back Left: Brown Surround Back Right: Tan Subwoofer: Purple Coaxial Digital Audio: Orange Composite Video: Yellow

Component Video “Y”: Green Component Video “Pr”: Red Component Video “Pb”: Blue Optical Digital In: Black Optical Digital Out: Gray

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REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS

¡ AM Antenna: Connect the AM loop antenna sup- plied with the receiver to these terminals. If an external AM antenna is used, make connections to the GND terminals in accordance with the instructions supplied with the antenna.

™ FM Antenna: Connect the supplied indoor or an optional external FM antenna to this terminal.

£ 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. If an external subwoofer amplifier is used, connect this jack to the subwoofer amplifier input.

∞ A-BUS Connector:

A-BUS®-certified remote room product to extend the multiroom capabilities of your AVR 435. See page 17

for more information on A-BUS.

§ Surround Speaker Outputs: Connect these outputs to the matching + and – terminals on your surround channel speakers. In conformance with the CEA color-code specification, the blue terminal is the positive (+) 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.)

¶ Front Speaker Outputs: Connect these outputs to the matching + or – terminals on your left and right 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 435 to the red (+) terminals on the speakers and the black (–) terminals on the AVR 435 to the black (–) terminals on the speakers. See page 16 for more information on

speaker polarity.

• Fan Vents: These ventilation holes are the output of the AVR 435’s airflow system. To ensure proper operation of the unit and to avoid possible damage to delicate surfaces, 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 wooden or fabric 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.

Connect this jack to an optional

AM and

ª Center Speaker Outputs: Connect these outputs to the matching + and – terminals on your center channel speaker. In conformance with the CEA colorcode specification, the green terminal is the positive (+) terminal that should be connected to the red (+) terminal on speakers with the older color-coding. Connect the black (–) terminal on the AVR to the black negative (–) terminal on your speaker. (See

page 16 for more information on speaker polarity.)

‚ Surround Back/Multiroom Speaker Outputs:

These speaker terminals are normally used to power the surround back left/surround back right 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 Advanced Menu of the OSD system. See page 41 for

more information on configuring this speaker output. In

normal surround system use, the brown and black terminals are the surround back left channel positive (+) and negative (–) connections and the tan 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.

⁄ AC Power Cord Jack: Connect the AC power cord to this jack when the installation is complete. To ensure safe operation, use only the power cord supplied with the unit. If a replacement is required, it must be of the same type and capacity.

¤ Switched AC Accessory Outlet: These outlets may be used to power any device you wish to have turned on when the AVR 435 is turned on with the Standby/On Switch 1.

‹ Unswitched AC Accessory Outlet: This outlet may be used to power any AC device. The power will remain on at this outlet, regardless of whether the AVR 435 is on or off.

NOTE: The total power consumption of all devices connected to the accessory outlets should not exceed 100 watts.

› Video Monitor Outputs: Connect these jacks to the composite or S-video input of a TV monitor or video projector to view the on-screen menus and the output of any standard video source selected by the receiver’s video switcher.

ﬁ DVD Video Inputs: Connect the composite or S- video outputs of a DVD player or other video source to these jacks.

ﬂ Video 1 Video Inputs: Connect the composite or S-video PLAY/OUT jacks of a VCR or other video source to these jacks.

‡ Video 1 Video Outputs: Connect the composite or S-video REC/IN jacks of a VCR or other video recording device such as a DVD recorder or PVR to these jacks.

° Video 2 Video Inputs: Connect the composite or S-video PLAY/OUT jacks of a VCR or other video source to these jacks.

· Video 2 Video Outputs: Connect the composite or S-video REC/IN jacks of a VCR or other video recording device such as a DVD recorder or PVR to these jacks.

a Video 3 Video Inputs: Connect the composite or S-video PLAY/OUT jacks of a VCR or other video source to these jacks.

b 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.

c DVD Component Video Inputs: These inputs may be used with any source device equipped with analog Y/Pr/Pb or RGB component video outputs. The factory default is for these jacks to be linked to the DVD input, but you may change the setting at any time through the

page 21 for more information on configuring the component video inputs.

d Component Video 1 Inputs: These inputs may be used with any source device equipped with analog Y/Pr/Pb or RGB component video outputs.The factory default is for these jacks to be linked to the DVD input, but you may change the setting at any time through the

more information on configuring the component video inputs.

e Component Video 2 Inputs: These inputs may be used with any video source device equipped with analog Y/Pr/Pb or RGB component video outputs. The factory default is for these jacks to be linked to the Video 2 input, but you may change the setting at any time through the

page 21 for more information on configuring the component video inputs.

f Multiroom IR Input: Connect the output of an IR sensor in a remote room to this jack to operate the AVR 435’s multiroom control system.

Component Video Inputs cd is

INPUT SETUP menu. See

INPUT SETUP menu. See page 21 for

INPUT SETUP menu. See

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g Remote IR Input: If the AVR 435’s front-panel IR sensor is blocked due to cabinet doors or other obstructions, an external IR sensor may be used. Connect the output of the sensor to this jack.

h Remote IR Output: This connection permits the IR sensor in the receiver to serve other remote controlled devices. Connect this jack to the “IR IN” jack on compatible Harman Kardon equipment.

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

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Remote Sensor

g including the carrier frequency that is removed from signals at the

Remote IR Output h. Use this

output to extend IR remote signals to the input of compatible products by direct connection 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.

j RS-232 Port: This jack may be used to control the AVR 435 over a bi-directional RS-232 serial control link to a compatible computer or programmable remote control system. Due to the complexity of programming RS-232 commands, we strongly recommend that connections to this port for control purposes be made by a trained and qualified technician. This jack may also link to a compatible computer to upgrade the software and operating system of the AVR 435 when upgrades are available.

k Coaxial Digital Audio Output: Connect this jack to the coaxial digital input of a CD-R/RW, MiniDisc or other compatible digital recorder.

Multiroom Audio Outputs: Connect these jacks

to the optional external audio power amplifier and video distribution system that delivers the source selected for multizone distribution.

Coaxial Digital Audio Inputs: Connect the coax

digital output from a DVD player, HDTV receiver, the S/P-DIF output of a compatible computer playing MP3 files or streams, LD player

sound card

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.

CD Audio Inputs: Connect these jacks to the

left/right analog audio output of a compact disc player or CD changer or other audio source.

Optical Digital Audio Output: Connect this jack

to the optical digital input connector on a CD-R/RW, MiniDisc or other compatible digital recorder.

DVD Audio Inputs: Connect the left/right analog

outputs of a DVD player or other audio source to these jacks.

Tape Inputs: Connect these jacks to the Play/Oout

jacks of an audio recorder.

Tape Outputs: Connect these jacks to the

Record/Input jacks of an audio recorder.

Optical Digital Audio Inputs: Connect the opti-

cal digital output from a DVD player, HDTV receiver, the S/P-DIF output of a compatible computer sound card playing MP3 files or streams, LD player or CD player to these jacks.The signal may be a Dolby Digital signal, a DTS signal or a standard PCM digital source.

Video 1 Audio Inputs: Connect the left/right

PLAY/OUT audio output jacks on a VCR or other video source to these jacks.

Video 1 Audio Outputs: Connect the left/right

REC/IN audio input jacks on a VCR or other video source to these jacks.

Video 2 Audio Inputs: Connect the left/right

PLAY/OUT audio output jacks on a VCR or other video source to these jacks.

Video 2 Audio Outputs: Connect the left/right

REC/IN audio input jacks on a VCR or other video source to these jacks.

8-Channel Direct Inputs: These jacks are used

for connection to source devices such as DVD-Audio or 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.

Video 3 Audio Inputs: Connect the left/right

PLAY/OUT audio output jacks on a VCR, PVR, cable set-top, satellite receiver, HDTV receiver or other video source to these jacks.

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Power Off Button

Power On Button

LCD Information Display

Input Selectors

AVR Selector

Test Button

DSP Surround Mode Selector

Logic 7 Mode Select Button

Direct Button

Clear Button

Numeric Keys

Tuning Mode Button

m Dim Button n Channel Select Button o Navigation Button

Digital Select Button

Set Button

Volume Up/Down Selectors

Transport Fast-Play/Scan Buttons

Main Transport Controls

Track Skip Up/Down Buttons

Preset Up/Down Button

Video Input Button

Disc Skip Button

Program Button

Light Button

Multiroom Button

Macro Buttons

OSD Button

Night Mode Button

Tone Control Button

Sleep Button

AM/FM Button

Tuning Up/Down Button

Channel Up/Down Selector

Transport Play Buttons

Delay Select Button

Speaker Select Button

c Memory Button d Stereo Mode Select Button e DTS Neo:6 Mode Select Button f DTS Digital Mode Select Button g

Dolby Mode Select Button

6/8-Channel Input Select

i Mute Button j Lens

NOTES:

• The function names shown here are each button’s feature when used with the AVR 435. Most buttons have additional functions when used with other devices.When a button is pressed, the function name will appear in the bottom line of the

• The jack on the upper right side of the remote is reserved for future use. Do not remove the plug provided or connect any device to the jack.

• 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 435’s remote may be programmed to control up to eight devices, including the AVR 435. Before using the remote, it is important to remember to press the

Selector Button

that corresponds to the unit

Input

you wish to operate. In addition, the AVR 435’s remote is shipped from the factory to operate the AVR 435 and most Harman Kardon CD or DVD players and cassette decks.The remote is also capable of operating a wide variety of other products using the control codes that are part of the remote. Before using the remote with other products, follow the instructions on pages 43 – 46 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

Selectors

d. The descriptions shown here primarily

Input

detail the functions of the remote when it is used to operate the AVR 435.

a Power Off Button: Press this button to place the AVR 435 or a selected device in the Standby mode. Note that this will turn off the main room functions, but if the Multiroom system is activated, it will continue to function.

Power On Button: Press this button to turn on

the power to a device selected by first pressing one of the

Input Selectors3.

LCD Information Display: This two-line screen

displays various information depending on the commands that have been entered into the remote.

Input Selectors: Pressing one of these buttons

will perform three actions at the same time. First, if the AVR 435 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 435. Finally, it will change the remote control so that it controls the device selected. In normal operation, the remote will revert to controlling the AVR when no button is pressed for 6 seconds.

This allows the remote to automatically return to control of important functions such as volume, mute and surround mode selection after you have used the remote to control another device. If you wish to change the length of time that the remote operates another device, or to have the remote remain active for control of the other device (such as a DVD player or set-top box) until you manually return control to the AVR by pressing the

AVR Selector4, follow the

instructions on page 52.

AVR Selector: Pressing this button will switch the

remote so that it will operate the AVR 435’s functions. If the AVR 435 is in the Standby mode, it will also turn the AVR 435 on.

Test Button: Press this button to begin the

sequence used to manually calibrate the AVR 435’s output levels. (See page 29 for more information on

calibrating the AVR 435.)

g DSP Surround Mode Selector: Press this button to select one of the DSP surround modes, such as VMAx, Hall 1, Hall 2 or Theater. Each press of the button selects another mode. (See page 34 for more

information on surround modes.)

Logic 7 Mode Select Button: Press this button

to select from among the available Logic 7 surround modes. (See page 34 for the available Logic 7

options.)

Direct Button: Press this button when the tuner

is in use to start the sequence for direct entry of a station’s frequency. After pressing the button, simply press the proper

Numeric Keys Ato select a

station. (See page 37 for more information on the tuner.)

Clear Button: When programming the remote

or using the EzSet feature, press this button to cancel the current function. When using the remote to enter frequencies for direct tuner access, press this button to clear previous entries.

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. These buttons are also used to enter letters and numbers when renaming devices in the LCD Information Display. (See page 50 for more information on renam-

ing devices and keys.)

Tuning Mode Button: Press this button to

change the tuner mode between manual and automatic.When the button is pressed so that

AUTO/STEREO appears in the Upper Display Line

# and in the on-screen display, only stations with acceptable signal quality will be tuned, and the tuner will play FM stations in stereo, when available. In the

Up/Down Buttons

AUTO mode, when the Tuning

4X≠are pressed, the unit

will automatically search for the next available station with good signal strength. When this button is pressed so that

MANUAL/MONO appears in the Upper

Display Line

press of the

# and in the on-screen display, each

Tuning Up/Down Buttons 4X

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will move the frequency up or down in single-step increments.When the FM band is in use, pressing the button so that the

MANUAL mode is activated will

enable you to tune stations with weak signals by changing to monaural reception. (See page 37 for

more information on tuner operation.)

m Dim Button: Press this button to activate the Dimmer function, which reduces the brightness of the front-panel display, or turns it off entirely. Press the button once to change the display to reduce the brightness by 50%, and press it again within 5 seconds and the main display will go completely dark. Note that this setting is temporary; regardless of any changes, the display will always return to full brightness when the AVR is turned on.The blue illumination around the

Standby/On Switch 1 will always

remain at full brightness regardless of the setting to remind you that the AVR is still turned on.The blue accent lighting inside the volume control will also remain at full brightness when the panel is at 50%, but go out when the panel lights are fully dimmed.

n Channel Select Button: This button is used to start the process of setting the AVR 435’s output levels to an external source. Once this button is pressed, press the

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on the Navigation Button o to select the

channel being adjusted, then press the Set Button q, followed by the

⁄/¤

on the Navigation Button

again, to change the level setting. (See page 38 for more

information.)

Navigation Button: This single disc-like button is

used to navigate through the on-screen configuration menus, to scroll through the options list and to select choices for the various settings such as delay, speakers, surround modes, digital inputs, etc. To use the button, simply press it left, right, up or down in the direction indicated by the

⁄ /¤/‹ /› icons printed on the

button disc. Depending on the menu being used, pressing the button will either change a specific menu or configuration choice, or it will change the option shown in the on-screen or front-panel display.The sections in this manual describing the unit’s individual features and configuration options contain specific information on how the navigation controls are used.

Digital Select Button: Press this button to assign

one of the digital inputs KL to a source.

(See page 33 for more information on using digital

inputs.)

Set Button: This button is used to enter settings

into the AVR 435’s memory. It is also used in the setup procedures for delay time, speaker configuration and channel output level adjustment.

Volume Up/Down Buttons: These controls

share the common disc in the lower third of the remote.To raise the volume, press the button marked

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by pressing towards the top of the remote.To lower the volume, press the button marked towards the bottom of the remote.The

by pressing

‹/›

buttons on the left and right sides of this disc change channels up or down when the TV, cable box or satellite

Selectors

have been pressed.

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s Transport Fast-Play/Scan Buttons: These but- tons have no direct function on the AVR 435, but they are used when the remote is programmed for a patible DVD, CD or tape player. Pressing these buttons will transmit a fast-play forward, fast-play reverse, or fastforward or -reverse scan command, according to the capabilities of the player being controlled. In the factory default setting, these buttons are preprogrammed the remote codes for Harman Kardon DVD players that you may control a compatible player without having to switch devices.

Main Transport Controls: These buttons have

no direct function on the AVR 435, but they are used when the remote is programmed for a compatible DVD, CD or tape player. Pressing these buttons will transmit a stop ( command, according to the capabilities of the player being controlled. In the factory default setting, these buttons are programmed with the remote codes for Harman Kardon DVD players so that you may control a compatible player without having to switch devices.

Track Skip Up/Down Buttons: These buttons

do not have a direct function with the AVR 435, but when used with a compatibly programmed CD or DVD changer will change the track or chapter currently being played. In the factory default setting, these buttons are programmed with the remote codes for Harman Kardon DVD players so that you may control a compatible player without having to switch devices.

Preset Up/Down Button: When the tuner is in

use, press this button to scroll through the stations programmed into the AVR 435’s memory.

w VDI Button: This button does not have any function for the AVR, but is provided for your use in programming the codes that are used to scroll up or down through the available inputs on your video display.This allows you to switch video inputs that are directly connected to your video display.Alternatively, you may program any compatible remote code into the “up” and “down” portions of this button. For infor-

mation on “learning” remote codes into a button on the AVR remote, follow the instructions shown on page 44.

Disc Skip Button: This button has no direct

function for the AVR 435 but may be used to change the disc in a CD or DVD changer when the remote is programmed for that type of device.

Program Button: This button is used to begin

the process of programming the remote. Press and hold this button for 3 seconds to place the remote in the programming mode. Once the red LED under the

Button

select from the desired option. (See pages 43–53 for

more information on configuring the remote.)

Í), record (Î), or pause (

lights, release the button. You may then

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Set

Light Button: Press this button to activate the

remote’s backlight for ease of use in darkened rooms.

Multiroom Button: Press this button to begin

the process of activating the multiroom system or to change the input or volume level for the second zone.

(See page 41 for more information on the multiroom system.)

Macro Buttons: Press these buttons to store or

recall a “Macro”, which is a preprogrammed sequence of commands stored in the remote. (See page 46 for

more information on macros.)

OSD Button: Press this button to activate or turn

off the On-Screen Display (OSD) system used to set up or adjust the AVR 435’s parameters.

Night Mode Button: Press this button to acti-

vate the Night mode. This mode is available in specially encoded Dolby Digital sources, and it preserves dialogue (center channel) intelligibility at low volume levels.

Tone Control Button: 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 $ and in the on-screen display.To take the controls out of the signal path, press either of the Navigation Buttons o until the display reads TONE OUT. To change the bass or treble settings, press the button again until the desired option appears in the on-screen display and then press either of the Navigation Buttons o to enter the desired boost or cut setting. See page 32 for more information on

the tone controls.

V Sleep Button: Press this button to place the unit in the Sleep mode.After the time shown in the display, the AVR 435 will automatically go into the Standby mode. Each press of the button changes the time until turn-off in the following order:

When the Sleep timer is in use, the front-panel display indicators will dim to half brightness.

AVR 435’s tuner as the listening choice. Pressing this button when the tuner is already in use will select between the AM and FM bands.

Lower Display Line $ and in the

AM/FM Button: Press this button to select the

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X Tuning Up/Down Button: Press this button when the tuner is in use to change the station to one with a higher or lower frequency.When the tuner is in the

MANUAL/MONO mode, each tap of the Selector will increase or decrease the frequency by one increment. When the tuner receives a strongenough signal for adequate reception,

TUNED

$ and in the on-screen display.When the tuner is in the once, and the tuner will scan for a station with acceptable signal strength. When the next higher- or lowerfrequency station with a strong-enough signal is tuned, the frequency scan will stop and the

Line

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

See page 37 for more information on using the tuner.

function when the AVR is being controlled, but when programmed for use with a VCR, TV, cable box, satellite receiver or other similar product, it will change the channel up or down. See pages 43 – 53 for more

information on programming the remote.

no direct function on the AVR 435, but they are used when the remote is programmed for a compatible DVD, CD or tape player. Pressing these buttons will transmit a forward- or reverse-play command, according to the capabilities of the player being controlled. In the factory default setting, these buttons are programmed for Harman Kardon DVD players so that you may control a compatible player without having to switch devices.

a Delay Select Button: This button selects adjustments to the A/V Sync Delay and the individual channel displays.The first press of the button displays an

Display Line

means that you may change the amount of time that all channels are delayed together behind the video. This enables you to compensate for the loss of lip sync that may be caused by digital video processing in your display or by television stations.To change the A/V Sync Delay, press the the and then use the to change the setting so that the sound and the video image are in sync.To change the delay for an individual output channel, press the Navigation Button o until the desired channel name is shown, and then press the Use the the delay amount. (See page 28 for more information

on delay options.)

will appear in the Lower Display Line

AUTO/STEREO mode, press the button

$ and the on-screen display will indicate

AUTO ST TUNED.

Channel Up/Down Selector: This button has no

Transport Play Buttons:These buttons have

A/V SYNC DELAY message in the Lower

$ and in the on-screen display, which

A/V SYNC DELAY message is visible

⁄/¤ Navigation Button o

⁄/¤ Navigation Buttons o to change

MANUAL

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Speaker Select Button: Press this button

to begin the process of configuring the AVR 435’s bass management system. Then press the

⁄/¤

Navigation Button o to select the channel you wish to set up. Press the

Set Button q and

then select another channel to configure. When all adjustments have been completed, press the

Button

q twice to exit the settings and return to

Set

normal operation. (See page 26 for more information

on speaker setup.)

Memory Button: Press this button to enter a

radio station to the AVR 435’s preset memory. First, tune the desired station, and then press this button. Within 5 seconds of when you see the station’s frequency flash in the

Upper Display Line # and

in the on-screen display, press the numeric keys for the preset number between 01 and 30 that you wish to assign to the station. (See page 37 for more

information.)

Stereo Mode Select Button: Press this button

to select a stereo listening mode.When the button is pressed so that the

Lower Display Line $, the AVR will operate

SURROUND OFF appears in

in a bypass mode with true, fully analog, two-channel left/right stereo mode with no surround processing or bass management, as opposed to other modes where digital processing is used. When the button is pressed so that

SURROUND OFF appears in the Lower Display Line $, and the DSP and Surround Surround Mode Indicators

% are lit, you will enjoy

Off

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) speakers. (See page 34 for more informa-

tion on stereo playback modes.)

DTS Neo:6 Mode Select Button: Press this

button to select a DTS Neo:6 mode. (See page 34

for the available DTS Neo:6 options.)

DTS Digital Mode Select Button: When a

DTS-encoded digital source is playing, each press of this button will scroll through the available DTS modes. The specific choice of modes will vary according to the type of encoding on the disc and your system’s speaker configuration. When a DTS source is not in use, this button has no function. (See page 34 for the

available DTS digital options.)

Dolby Mode Select Button: This button is used

to select from the available Dolby Surround modes. Each press of this button will select

one of the Dolby Pro Logic II, Pro Logic IIx or Dolby Virtual Speaker modes, as available for the number of speakers in your system.

When a Dolby Digital-encoded source is in use, the Dolby Digital mode may also be selected.

(See page 34 for the available Dolby surround mode options.)

6-Channel/8-Channel Input Select: Press this

button to select the device connected to the

Channel Direct Inputs

. (See page 32 for more

6- or 8-

information.)

Mute Button: Press this button to momentarily

silence the AVR 435 or TV set being controlled, depending on which device has been selected.

Lens: The infrared emitters behind the plastic

lens at the top of the remote communicate the remote codes to the AVR 435. Be certain that the lens is not covered when using the remote, and point the lens toward the AVR for best results. In learning mode, the remote receives IR codes to be learned through a sensor behind the lens.

NOTE: DO NOT remove the rubber plug that covers the jack on the upper right side of the remote.The jack is not active and is reserved for future use.

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INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS

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 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 preserve the integrity of the signals.

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

CD Audio Inputs .

NOTE: If your CD player has both fixed and variable

audio outputs, it is best to use the fixed output unless you find that the input to the receiver is so low that the sound is noisy, or so high that it is distorted.

2. Connect the analog Play/Out jacks of a cassette deck, MD, CD-R or other audio recorder to the Tape Inputs . Connect the analog Record/In jacks on the recorder to the on the AVR 435.

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 KL.

4. Connect the coaxial or optical

ik on the rear panel of the AVR 435 to the match- ing digital input connections on a CD-R or MiniDisc 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 and GND Screw Terminals ¡ .

6. Connect the supplied FM antenna to the

Ohm

) Connection ™. The FM antenna may be

an external roof antenna, an inside powered or wire-lead antenna or a connection from a cable TV system. If the antenna or connection uses 300-ohm twin-lead cable, you must use an optional

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Tape Outputs

Optical and

Digital Audio Outputs

FM (75-

300-ohm-to-75-ohm adaptor to make the connection.

7. Connect the front, center, surround and surround back speaker outputs

§¶ª‚ to the respec-

tive speakers.

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 cable

with a gauge of 14 or smaller. Remember that 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 installer or a licensed electrician who is familiar with the NEC and/or the applicable building codes in your area.

When connecting wires to the speakers, be certain to observe proper polarity. Note that the positive (+) terminal of each speaker connection has a specific color code, as noted on page 8. However, most 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 industry 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 435.

8. Connections to a subwoofer are normally made via a line-level audio connection from the

Output

¢ to the line-level input of a subwoofer

Subwoofer

with a built-in amplifier. When a passive subwoofer is used, the connection first goes to a power amplifier, which will be connected to one or more subwoofer speakers. If you are using a powered subwoofer that does not have line-level input connections, follow the instructions furnished with the speaker for connection information.

9. If an external multichannel audio source with

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

Direct Inputs

8-Channel

Video Equipment Connections

Video equipment is connected in the same manner as audio components.Again, the use of high-quality interconnect cables is recommended to preserve signal quality.

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

and Video Input Jacks

Video 1/Video 2 Audio

ﬂ° on the rear panel. The Audio and Video Record/In jacks on the VCR should be connected to the

Audio and Video Output Jacks

Video 1/Video 2

‡· on

the AVR 435.

2. Connect the analog audio and video outputs of a satellite receiver, cable TV converter or television set or any other video source to the

and Video Input Jacks

Video 3 Audio

a .

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

Video Inputs

ﬁ .

DVD Audio and

4. Connect the optical or coaxial digital audio outputs of a DVD player, satellite receiver, cable box, HDTV tuner or video game to any of the

Optical or

Coaxial Digital Inputs KL. The recom-

mended connection for a DVD player is to use a coaxial digital link connected to the Coaxial Digital Audio Input 1, but you may change the digital audio input assignment for any source using the INPUT SETUP menu, as described on page

21 or the

Digital Input Selector Fp on the

front panel or remote (see page 33).

NOTE: When connecting a device such as a digital cable box or other set-top tuner product with a digital audio output, we recommend that you connect both 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.

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If your system requires direct connection of a video source to your display, we suggest that you consider programming the

VDI Buttons w so that you may

change the input used by your display from the AVR’s remote. For information on “learning” remote codes into a button on the AVR remote, follow the instruc-

tions shown on page 44.

5. Connect the

Video Monitor Output Jacks › on

the receiver to the composite or S-video input of your television monitor or video projector.

6. If your DVD player has Y/Pr/Pb analog component video outputs, connect them to the

Video 1 Inputs

c. Although this set of inputs may

Component

be assigned to any of the four video inputs on the AVR 435, the factory default is for this input to be assigned to the

DVD Audio Inputs .

Remember to make a digital audio connection between the DVD player and the AVR, with the Coaxial Digital Input 1 being the factory default. For information on changing the input

assignments for either the component video jacks or the DVD player’s audio connection, see page 21.

7. If you have other devices with Y/Pr/Pb or RGB component video outputs, connect the source device to the The audio connections may be to any of the

Audio Inputs

Component Video 2 Inputs d.

Video

M or the Optical or

Coaxial Digital Inputs KL. When using

either of the Component Video Inputs, make certain that the audio and video inputs are properly configured in the

INPUT SETUP menu, as

described on page 21.

8. If the component video inputs are used, connect the

Component Video Monitor Outputs b to

the component video inputs of your TV, projector or display device.

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 the audio, video and digital audio outputs of that device to

the Front-Panel Inputs KLM. A

device connected

here is selected as the Video 4 input, and the digital inputs must be assigned to the Video 4 input. (See page 21 for more information

on input configuration.)

System and Power Connections

The AVR 435 is designed for flexible use with multiroom systems, external control components and power amplifiers.

Main Room Remote Control Extension

If the receiver is placed behind a solid or smoked glass cabinet door, the obstruction may prevent the

remote sensor from receiving commands. In this event, an optional remote sensor may be used. Connect the output of the remote sensor to the Remote IR Input Jack g.

If other components are also prevented from receiving remote commands, only one sensor is needed. Simply use this unit’s sensor or a remote eye by running a connection from the

Remote IR Output Jack h to

the Remote IR Input jack on Harman Kardon or other compatible equipment.

Multiroom IR Link

The remote room IR receiver should be connected to the AVR 435 via standard coaxial cable. Plug the IR connection cable into the

Multiroom IR Input Jack f on

the AVR 435’s rear panel.

If other Harman Kardon-compatible source equipment is part of the main room installation, the

Remote IR

Output Jack h on the rear panel should be con-

nected

to the IR IN jack on source equipment. This will

enable the remote room location to control source equipment functions.

When a remote IR sensor is used to control nonHarman Kardon source equipment, we recommend that you make a direct connection or use an optional, external IR “blaster” connected to the

Carrier Output Jack

i. If you are in doubt as to

Remote IR

which IR Output jack to use for the equipment in your system, contact 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

Output Jack

the

Remote IR Output Jack h as noted above.

i. Otherwise, make the connection to

Remote IR Carrier

NOTE: All remotely controlled components must be

linked together in a “daisy chain.” Connect the

IR OUT

jack of one unit to the IR IN of the next to establish this chain.

Multiroom Connections

The AVR 435 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’s requirement, three options are available for audio connection:

Option 1: Use high-quality, shielded audio interconnect cable from the AVR 435’s location to the remote 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 435, plug the audio interconnect cables into the

Audio Outputs

j on the AVR 435’s rear panel.

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Option 2: Connect the Multiroom Audio Outputs

j on the AVR 435 to the inputs of an optional stereo power amplifier. Run high-quality speaker wire from the amplifier to the speakers in the remote room.

Option 3: Taking advantage of the AVR 435’s built-in seven-channel amplifier, it is possible to use two of the 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 435 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

Surround Back/Multiroom Speaker

‚. Before using the remote room, you will need to configure the amplifiers for surround operation by changing a setting in the

MULTIROOM

menu, following the instructions shown on page 41.

NOTE: For all options, you may connect an optional IR sensor in the remote room to the AVR 435 via an appropriate cable. Connect the sensor’s cable to the Multiroom IR Input f on the AVR 435 and use the Zone II remote to control the room volume. Alternatively, you may install an optional volume control between the output of the amplifiers and the speakers.

A-BUS®Installation Connections

The AVR 435 is among the few receivers available that offer built-in A-BUS Ready operation. When used 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 435 with an approved A-BUS product, simply connect it to the AVR 435 using standard 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 435 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. Contact your dealer or 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 435 routes the signals to their proper destination for power, signal source and control. The output fed to the A-BUS jack is determined by the AVR 435’s multiroom system and menus.

RS-232 Connections The AVR 435 is equipped with an RS-232 Serial Connection Port

e that may be used for two pur-

poses.When the port is connected to a compatible,

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optional, external computer, keypad or control system, the AVR 435 is capable of bi-directional communications that enable the external system to control the AVR, and for the AVR to report status and handshake data back to the controller. Use of the RS-232 port for this type of control requires specific technical knowledge, and we recommend that any connection and programming for control be made by a trained installer or technician familiar with the equipment being used.

The RS-232 port may also be used as an access point through which the AVR 435’s operating system and surround mode memories may be updated via connection to a compatible computer. At the time that any upgrade is available, instructions for making the connection and installing the upgrade will be available through the Product Support area of the Harman Kardon Web site at harmankardon.com.

The physical connection to the AVR 435’s RS-232 port is a standard D-SUB 9 connection, but to ensure compatible and proper operation, specific software commands and pin wiring schemes may be required.

AC Power Connections

This unit is equipped with two accessory AC outlets. They may be used to power accessory devices, but they should not be used with 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 ⁄ is powered

only when the unit is on. This is recommended for devices that have 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.This type of product may not operate properly when used with the switched outlet.

The

Unswitched AC Accessory Outlet ¤ is

powered as long as the AVR is plugged into a powered AC outlet.

The AVR 435 features a removable power cord that allows wires to be run in advance to a complex installation so that the unit itself need not be installed until it is ready for connection. When all needed connections have been made, connect the AC Power cord to the

The AVR 435 draws significantly more current than other household devices, such as computers, that use removable power cords. For that reason, it is important that only the cord supplied with the unit (or a direct replacement of identical capacity) be used.

Once the power cord is connected, you are almost ready to enjoy the AVR 435’s incredible power and fidelity!

AC Power Cord Jack ‹.

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Basic Operation

Once you have completed the initial setup and configuration of the AVR 435, it is simple to operate and enjoy.The following instructions will help you maximize the enjoyment of your new receiver:

Turning the AVR 435 On or Off

• When using the AVR 435 for the first time, you must press the This places the unit in a Standby mode, as indicated by the amber illumination surrounding the

Switch

a listening session by pressing the

on the front panel, or the Power On Button b or

AVR Selector e∫on the remote.This will turn

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

Buttons Input Source Selector Button7on the front panel.

Whenever the AVR is turned on, you will see all of 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

press the control to the AVR 435 functions.

To turn the unit off at the end of a listening session, simply press the panel or the remote. Power will be shut off to any equipment plugged into the rear-panel

Outlet On Switch

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 lighting around the

Switch

• To program the AVR 435 for automatic turn-off, press the press of the button will decrease the time before shut-down in the following sequence:

Once you have set the desired Sleep Time, the front panel display will automatically dim to half brightness and return. To check on the time remaining until the unit shuts off, press the

To cancel the Sleep function, Sleep ButtonS until the information display returns

to normal brightness; and the words

OFF

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Main Power SwitchAto turn the unit on.

Standby/On

. Once the unit is in Standby, you may begin

Standby/On Switch

Input Selector

dXh

AVR Selector e∫to set the remote

⁄ and the illumination around the Standby/

1 will turn amber.

will appear in the Lower Display Line $

ç∂

Standby/On Switch 1 on the front

Power Off Button aåon the

Sleep Button Son the remote. Each

on the remote or the

ç∂

to turn the unit on,

Switched AC Accessory

Standby/On

Sleep Button S once.

press and hold the

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

Switch

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

turned off by using the more than four weeks.

Main Power SwitchAfor

Main Power

Source Selection

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

dXh

• The input source may also be changed by pressing

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

• When a new input is selected, the AVR will automat-

ically switch to the digital input (if selected), surround mode, component video input, A/V Sync Delay and Night Mode configurations that were in effect the last time that input was used. If the

TRIM

line on the CHANNEL ADJUST menu (Fig. 20) was set to INDEPENDENT,

as shown on pages 30–31, the settings for channel

output levels will also change to the preset values.

• The front-panel

3 Input

be used to connect a device such as a video game or camcorder to your home entertainment system on a temporary basis.

• As the input source is changed, the new input name will appear momentarily as an on-screen display in the lower third of the video display.The input name will also appear in the in the front-panel

• When an audio only source is selected, the last video

input used remains routed to the

Video Outputs

›. This permits simultaneous viewing and listening to different sources.

• When a composite or S-video source is selected, the video signal for that input will be routed to the

Monitor Output

monitor connected to the AVR 435.

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 Select the appropriate input according to the way your system and source equipment is configured:

or the Coaxial Digital 3 Input Lmay

ç∂

Input Source Selector Button 7.

Video 4 InputsM, Optical Digital

Upper Display Line # and

Input Indicators !.

‡· and Video Monitor Outputs

›

and will be viewable on a TV

8-Channel Direct Inputs .

on the remote.

LEVEL

Video 1/Video 2

Video

• The

6 CH DIRECT input should be used when the SBR and SBL inputs are NOT in use and 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.

• The

8 CH DIRECT input should be used when an input is connected to all eight

Direct Inputs

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.

and when the input source

8-Channel

Volume and Tone Control

• Adjust the volume to a comfortable level using the front-panel

Up/Down Buttons

• To temporarily silence all speaker outputs, press the Mute Button . This will interrupt the output to all speakers and the headphone jack, but it will not affect any recording or dubbing that may be in progress.When the system is muted, the word MUTE will flash in the on-screen display and Upper Display Line #, press the Mute Buttons

• The unit’s tone controls may be taken out of the signal path by pressing the the front panel press of either button will show a message in the on-screen display and with the current status of the tone controls.The system default is the bass and treble controls are active. Press the

⁄/¤ Navigation Button o on the remote or

the the setting to response without the tone controls being active.

• When the tone controls are active, the amount of bass and treble boost/cut may be adjusted by first pressing the C or the remote V two or three times until the desired setting (

MODE

Lower Display Line $. Next, use the ⁄/¤ Navigation Button o on the remote or the ‹/› Button on the front panel H to change the setting

as desired. The unit will return to normal operation within 5 seconds after the setting is changed.

Volume Control ) or remote Volume

r .

again to return to normal operation.

Tone Mode Button on

C or the remote V. The first

Lower Display Line $

TONE IN, which indicates that

‹/› Button H on the front panel to change

TONE OUT, which is “flat”

Tone Mode Button on the front panel

BASS MODE or TREBLE

) appears in the on-screen display and the

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• For private listening, simply place a standard 1/4" stereo headphone plug or adaptor into the Headphone Jack B behind the door 9 on the front panel. The speakers will automatically mute and a two-channel stereo signal will be sent to the headphones.The

Lower Display Line $ will read

DOLBY H: BP, indicating that the headphone output is in the Bypass mode, and to confirm that no processing is being used.

• When the headphones are in use, you may take advantage of the Dolby Headphone modes to bring added spaciousness to headphone listening. Press the

Dolby Mode Select Button g or the

Surround Mode Selector 3 to cycle through the

three Dolby Headphone modes to select the one that you prefer.

Surround Mode Selection

One of the most important features of the AVR 435 is its ability to reproduce a full multichannel surround sound field from digital sources, analog matrix surround-encoded 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 surroundencoding processes, such as Dolby Surround or DTS Stereo may be played in either the Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II Cinema, DTS Neo:6 Cinema, or Logic 7 Cinema surround modes, depending on the source material.

NOTE: Once a program has been encoded with matrix surround information, it retains the surround information 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 Pro Logic II Cinema, 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 produced in surround sound. You may view a list of these programs at the Dolby Laboratories Web site at www.dolby.com.

Even when a program is not listed as carrying intentional surround information, you may find that the Pro Logic II, Pro Logic IIx, Logic 7 or DTS Neo:6, 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. To

select a new surround mode from the front panel, first press the

Surround Mode Group Selector Button

2 until the desired major surround mode group such as Dolby, DTS or Logic 7 is selected. Next, press the Surround Mode Selector Button 3 to choose the specific individual surround mode.

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

Dolby

g, DTS Digital f, DTS Neo:6 e, Logic 7

h, Stereo d or DSP Surround g. The first press of the button will show the current mode from that group if it is already in use, or the first available mode if you are currently using another mode.To cycle through the available modes in that group, press the button again until the desired mode appears in the

Lower Display Line $ and the on-screen

display and in the front-panel

Indicators

Surround Mode

The Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, DTS 5.1, DTS-ES Matrix and DTS-ES Discrete modes may only be selected when a digital input is in use. In addition, when a digital source is present, the AVR 435 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 below.

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 Mode Select Button until

SURROUND

Line

$. From the front panel, press the Surround

Mode Group Selector

appear in the on-screen display and

Line

$. Next, press the Surround Mode Selector

Button

3 until SURROUND OFF appears in

the on-screen display and

OFF appears in the Lower Display

2 until the Stereo

modes

Lower Display

Lower Display Line $.

Digital Audio Playback

Digital audio is a major advancement over older analog surround processing systems. It delivers up to six discrete channels, and each channel reproduces full frequency range (20Hz to 20kHz) and offers dramatically improved dynamic range and significant improvements to signal-to-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. When a Digital soundtrack is playing, the number of channels available will vary according to the way in which the program was recorded. Although most movies recorded with digital sound have 5.1 soundtracks, some have 6.1 or 7.1 sound, while others retain the original 2.0 or even monaural sound. When the program source is a broadcast, cable or satellite delivered digital program, only one type of soundtrack may be delivered at a time, while optical sources such as DVD may provide more than one audio option. In either case, the decision of what type of sound track and how many channels to offer is up to the program’s producer. With the AVR 435 you are able to not only play back the original compatible digital format, but using the processing power of the Texas Instruments DSP processor it is possible to decode the basic digital track for 2.0 or

5.1 sound and then select an additional “post-processing” mode to deliver additional channels.

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, external RF demodulator is required to use the AVR 435 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

Optical or

Coaxial Inputs KM of the AVR 435. No

demodulator is required for use with DVD players or DTS-encoded laser discs.

In order to provide maximum playback compatibility with DVDs, the AVR 435 receiver will always default first to the playback mode embedded in a disc’s digital “flag” information. For Dolby Digital discs, the following playback modes are initially selected after the AVR locks to the incoming digital audio data stream to identify the selected:

• When a 5.1 audio stream is detected, the Dolby Digital 5.1 format will be selected, regardless of the number of speakers in your system, in compliance with Dolby Laboratories licensing requirements.

• When a disc with the Dolby Digital EX format flag is played, your system will automatically switch to the EX mode when seven main channel speakers are available.

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• When a disc with Dolby Digital data, but only

2.0 audio is detected, the default mode is Dolby Digital with Pro Logic II post-processing when you have a 5.1 speaker system, or Dolby Digital with Pro Logic IIx post-processing when you have a 7.1 speaker system.

• Depending on the number of speaker channels available in your system, once the AVR locks to the digital signal, you may select any surround mode or post-processing option that is available, based on the incoming data stream’s possible restrictions and the number of speakers in your system. For example, when a 5.1 or 2.0 audio stream is in use, you may select alternate postprocessing such as Logic 7/7-Channel Movie Mode post-processing to create the rear surrounds in 7.1 speaker systems.

DTS

DTS is another digital audio system that is capable of delivering 5.1 or 6.1 discrete or matrix sound field reproduction. Although both DTS and Dolby Digital are digital, they use different methods of encoding the signals, and thus they require different decoding circuits to convert the digital signals back to analog.

DTS-encoded 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 435.All that is required is to connect the player’s output to either an

Optical or Coaxial Input

on the rear panel or front panel KM.

In order to listen to DVDs encoded with DTS soundtracks, the DVD player must be compatible with the DTS signal, which is 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 435, as some players cannot pass the DTS signal through to the digital outputs. If you are in doubt as to the capability of your DVD player to handle DTS discs, consult the player’s owner’s manual.

NOTE: Some DVD players have a default setting that does not pass through the DTS signal. Before playing DVDs with a DTS soundtrack, make certain that the settings in your DVD player have been properly adjusted so that DTS audio is passed through. Consult the owner’s manual for your DVD player for more information on making these settings.

Selecting a Digital Source

To utilize either digital mode, you must have properly connected a digital source to the AVR 435. Connect the digital outputs from DVD players, HDTV receivers, satellite systems or CD players to the

Optical or

Coaxial Inputs KM . 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 435 rear panel (e.g., connect the analog stereo audio output from a DVD to the

DVD Audio Inputs

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

21, first select the input using the remote or front

panel controls, as outlined in this manual. Next, select the digital source by pressing the

Select Button

pF and then using the ⁄/

Navigation Button o on the remote or the‹/ Button H on the front panel to

OPTICAL or COAXIAL appear in the

Upper Display Line # or on-screen

Digital

›

choose any of the

inputs, as they

display.When the digital source is playing, the AVR 435 will automatically detect which type of digital data stream is being decoded and display that information in the

Upper Display Line #.

When both a digital and an analog connection are made between a source device and the AVR, 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 for the selected source.

If you wish to disable the auto-polling feature, you may do so by following the instructions shown in the Advanced Features section of this manual on page 40.

Digital Bitstream and Surround Mode Indications

When a digital source is playing, the AVR 435 senses the type of bitstream data that is present. Using this 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. When the unit senses PCM data from CDs or LDs, you may select any of the standard Dolby or DTS surround modes or Logic 7. Since the range of available surround modes is dependent on the type of digital data that is present, the AVR 435 shows you what type of signal is present to help you understand the choice of modes.

When a digital source is first detected, the AVR 435 will display a message to indicate the type of bitstream being received. This message will appear shortly after an input or surround mode is changed, and will remain in the

Lower Display Line $ for about five seconds

before that portion of the display returns to the normal surround mode indication.

For Dolby Digital and DTS sources, a numerical indication (such as 3/2/2.1) will appear, showing the number of channels present in the data.

The first number in the display message 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 Dolby Digital bitstreams that have stereo program material.

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

The middle number in the display message indicates how many discrete surround channel signals are present.

• A "3" tells you that separate, discrete left surround, center surround and right surround signals are present. This is available only on discs with DTS-ES digital audio.

• 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 two-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 it 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 5.1 and DTS 5.1 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.

• 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 EX-ON or EX-OFF for Dolby Digital bitstreams and ES-ON or ES-OFF for DTS bitstreams.

When a 2.0 or 5.1 digital source is playing on a system configured for 5.1operation, you may use Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES, Logic 7/7 or Dolby Pro Logic IIx to add rear channels for full 7.1 sound fields. Note, however, that the availability of specific modes for post-processing is dependant on the format of the incoming source material. While some combinations

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(e.g., a Dolby Digital or DTS 5.1 source with Logic 7/7 or Dolby Pro Logic IIx post-processing) are allowable, others (e.g. A Dolby Digital 5.1 source with DTS Neo:6) are not. If you wish to add surround back channels to a 2.0 or 5.1 source we recommend that you experiment with the various options to see which may be available and which are best suited to your taste and listening environment.

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 an 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 Playback

PCM is the abbreviation for Pulse Code Modulation, the digital signal format used for standard CD playback, and other non-Dolby Digital and non-DTS digital sources such as Mini-Disc.When a detected, the

Lower Display Line $ will briefly

PCM signal is

show a message with the letters PCM, in addition to a readout of the sampling frequency of the digital signal.

In most cases, this will be

PCM 44.1kHz or

PCM 48kHz, though in the case of specially

mastered, high-resolution audio discs, you will see a PCM 96kHz indication. Note that the sampling rate displayed is that of the incoming digital signal, and not the upsampled rate that may be applied to PCM sources when Dolby Pro Logic or Pro Logic II processing is applied, as shown on page 21.

During PCM playback, you may select any surround mode except one of the Dolby Digital or DTS/DTS-ES modes.

Speaker/Channel Indicators

In addition to the bitstream indicators, the AVR 435 features a set of unique channel-input indicators that tell you how many channels of digital information are being received and/or whether the digital signal is interrupted (Figure 21).

Figure 21

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 435. 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 435 will automatically sense changes to the bitstream and channel count and reflect them in these indicators.

The letters used by the

Indicators

@ will flash to indicate when a bitstream

Speaker/Channel Input

has been interrupted. This will happen when a digital input source is selected before the playback starts, or 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 435. This is normal, and the digital playback will resume once the playback is started again.

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

T on the remote. Next, press the ⁄/

Night Mode

Navigation Button o to select either the middle range or full compression versions of the Night mode.To turn the Night mode off, press the

⁄/¤

Navigation Button o until the message in the lower third of the video display and in the

Display Line

$ reads D-RANGE OFF.

Lower

The Night mode may also be selected to always be on at either level of compression using the options in the DOLBY SURROUND menu. See page 23 for

information on using the menus to set this option.

MP3 Audio Playback

The AVR 435 is one of the few receivers equipped for onboard decoding for the MP3 audio format used by computers and portable audio devices. By offering MP3 decoding, the AVR 435 is able to deliver precise conversion of the digital signals to an analog output, along with the benefits of listening to the MP3 audio through the AVR 435’s high-current amplifier and the speakers from your surround system, rather than the smaller speakers and low-powered amplifiers typically used with computers.

To take advantage of the AVR 435’s MP3 capabilities, simply connect the S/P-DIF output of a computer’s sound card or the S/P-DIF output of a portable digital audio device to either the rear panel

Digital Inputs

or the front-panel Digital Inputs KM.

When the digital signal is available, the

Display Line

$ will indicate that an MP3 bitstream

Lower

is present, and the audio will begin playing.

NOTES:

• The AVR 435 is only capable of playing signals in the MP3 (MPEG 1/Layer 3) format. It is not compatible with other computer audio codecs.

• The digital audio input signal may be either optical or coaxial, but the signal must be in the S/P-DIF

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format. Direct connection of USB or serial data outputs is not possible, even though the signals are in the MP3 format. If you have any questions about the data output format from your computer or a sound card, check with the device’s owner’s manual or contact the manufacturer’s technical support area.

• If your computer or sound card’s digital output is not capable of direct connection to the AVR 435, you may use an optional, external transcoder to convert the USB output of a computer to a format compatible with the AVR.

• Due to the wide variation in MP3 formats and encoding speeds, it is possible that the AVR 435 may not be compatible with all MP3 input signals. Some may produce unacceptable results and some may not be decoded. This is not a fault of either the computer or the AVR 435, but rather a by-product of the unpredictable nature of MP3 playback.

IMPORTANT NOTES ON DIGITAL PLAYBACK:

• When playing DVDs, please note that even when you have selected a specific digital audio format for playback, an individual disc may change formats or the number of available channels during playback. For example,even if you select a DTS mode for the movie, you may see Dolby Digital in use when the trailers, menus or copyright warnings are playing. This is not a fault with either the AVR or your DVD player, as both are responding to the way the disc was created.

• When viewing digital television signals, note that the number of audio channels available may vary during the course of a program, depending on the content. For example, while a sports even may have 5.1 sound, the commercials or local station content may be in 2.0. In addition, not all local stations are currently equipped for carrying the 5.1 digital audio signals. This may mean that even though the actual program is produced with 5.1, it may be transmitted in a 2.0 configuration in some areas.Your AVR will automatically change to react to the proper type of audio stream if it is changed by the broadcast station.

• Although the AVR 435 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 435.

• 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 435 will automatically sense the type of digital surround encoding used and adjust to accommodate it.

• When a digital source is playing, you may not be able to select some of the analog surround modes such as Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Stereo, Hall, Theater or Logic 7.

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

Tape Outputs and Video 1 or Video 2

Audio Outputs

will be passed through to the

Outputs

ikM.

. However, the digital signals

Digital Audio

Tuner Operation

The AVR 435’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 Selector Button

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

Band Selector

2. Press the

Tuner Band Selector 5 again to switch between AM and FM so that the desired frequency band is selected.

3. Press the

manual or automatic tuning.

When the button is pressed so that

STEREO

#, each press of the Tuning Selectors 4w will put the tuner in a scan mode that seeks the next higher or lower frequency station with acceptable signal strength. An indication will momentarily appear when the station stops at a stereo FM station, and an AUTO TUNED indication will momentarily appear when an AM or monaural FM station is tuned. Press the Tuning buttons again to scan to the next receivable station.

When the button is pressed so that

MONO

each tap of the Selector will increase or decrease the frequency by one increment. When the tuner receives a strong enough signal for adequate reception, the

Lower Display Line $.

4. 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

Input Source Selector 7

AM/FM Tuner Select Button or

Tuning Mode Selector

to select

AUTO/

appears in the Upper Display Line

AUTO ST TUNED

MANUAL/

appears in the Upper Display Line #,

MANUAL TUNED will appear in

AM/FM Tuner Select

5 . Next, press the Direct Button

Button

i. Within 5 seconds of when DIRECT IN scrolls in the Upper Display Line #, enter the station frequency by pressing the

Numeric Keys

k. If you press an incorrect button while entering a direct frequency, press the

Clear Button j to

start over.

NOTE: When the FM reception of a station is weak, audio quality will be increased by switching to Mono mode by pressing the

Tuning Mode Button

so that MANUAL/MONO appears momentarily in the

Upper Display Line # and then goes out.

This will also activate manual tuning mode.

Preset Tuning

Using the remote, up to 30 stations may be stored in the AVR 435’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

Memory Button on the remote; the

station’s frequency will flash.

2. Within five seconds, press the

Numeric Keys k

corresponding to the location where you wish to store this station’s frequency. Once entered, the preset number will appear in the

Upper Display Line #.

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

Recalling Preset Stations

• To manually select a station previously entered in the

preset memory, press the

Numeric Keys k that

correspond to the desired station’s memory location.

• To manually tune through the list of stored preset sta-

tions one by one, press the

Buttons

6v on the front panel or remote.

Preset Stations Selector

Recording

In normal operation, the audio or video source selected for listening through the AVR 435 is sent to the record outputs.This means that any program you are watching or listening to may be recorded simply by placing machines connected to the outputs for

Tape Outputs or Video 1/Video 2 Audio and Video Outputs ‡· in the record mode.

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

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NOTES:

• The digital outputs are active only when a digital signal is present, and they do not convert an analog input to a digital signal, or change the format of the digital signal. In 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.

Output Level Trim Adjustment

Normal output level adjustment for the AVR 435 is established using EzSet/EQ, as outlined on pages

23–26. In some cases, however, it may be desirable

to adjust the output levels using program material such as a test disc, or a selection you are familiar with. Additionally, the output level for the subwoofer can only be adjusted using this procedure.

To adjust the output levels using program material, first set the reference volume for the front left and front right channels using the Volume Control )rî.

Once the reference level has been set, press the

Channel Select Button n and FRONT L LEVEL

$. To change the level, first press the Set Button q, and then use the ⁄/¤Navigation Button o to raise or lower the level. DO NOT use the vol-

ume control, as this will alter the reference setting.

Once the change has been made, press the

Button Button

that you wish to adjust. To adjust the subwoofer level, press the

WOOFER LEVEL appears in the Lower Display Line

will appear in the Lower Display Line

Set

q and then press the ⁄/¤Navigation o to select the next output-channel location

⁄/¤

Navigation Button o until

$ or on-screen display.

Dim Function

Since the AVR 435 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 menu system, as shown on

page 39, or you may control the brightness directly

from the remote.

Simply press 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 lighting around the stay lit as a reminder that the AVR is still turned on. The accent lighting for the remain at its normal level, rather than 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 turning 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 39.

Memory Backup

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

Dim Button m once to dim the

Standby/On Switch 1 will continue to

Volume Control ) will

Dim Button m as

VFD FADE TIME

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 5 seconds, the AVR 435 will return to normal operation.

The output levels may also be adjusted using the onscreen menu system to either the internal test tone or an external test disc by following the instructions

shown on page 29.

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SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION

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

• Volume control is down • Turn up volume control

Unit turns on, but front-panel • Display brightness is turned off • Follow the instructions in the Display Brightness section display does not light up on page 38 or 39 so that the display is set to VFD FULL

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 non-encoded programs

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

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

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

Fan does not appear to operate • Additional cooling may not be required • The fan is activated only when additional cooling is required due to

In addition to the items shown above, additional information on troubleshooting possible problems with your AVR 435, 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 where 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 3 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 435’s entire system memory including tuner presets, output level settings, delay times and

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

or connect remote sensor

lights, motors or other electrical appliances

high internal temperature. It is normal for the fan to be inactive at normal volume levels.

speaker configuration data, first put the unit in Standby by pressing the and hold the and the Tuning Mode Selector 8 buttons for three seconds.

The unit will turn on automatically and display the

RESET message in the Upper Display Line #.

NOTE: Resetting the processor will erase any configu-

ration settings you have made for speakers, output levels, surround modes, digital input assignments as well as the tuner presets.After a reset the unit will be

Standby/On Switch 1. Next, press

Surround Mode Group Selector 2

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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W1 ZWM623108SZ-2 WASHER SPRING 3 39 W2 ZWM803305PZ-1 WASHER PLAIN 3 20 W3 ZWM763109SZ-2 WASHER SPRING 4 4 W4 ZWMC04810PZ-5 WASHER PLAIN 4 4

AVR435/635 harman/kardon

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

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 set t in gs)

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 # 55134360 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 # 55134360 AVR130/230/330 BAT1 Front PCB 3.6v Battery # HABGP40BVH3A3H AVR135/235/335 BAT1 Front PCB 3.6v Battery # HGP15BNH3A3H 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 approximatel y two weeks of being disconnected from AC supply, even a normally functioning receiv er may lose any program med setti ngs and switch t o default settings. (Four weeks for the DPR1005 & 2005)

C712 D709

C216 Front PCB 0.047 Farad 5.5v capacitor # 55134360

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 Rev4

#3439247315 #2058322101 # 55134360 or # J3432147324X

# 55230310NR or # 55134360

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

#3439247315 #2058322101

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