Harman Kardon AVR-445 Service manual

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AVR445

A/V DOLBY DIGITAL RECEI VER

SERVICE MANUAL

ESD WARNIN G ……………………..…..……..2

LEAKAGE TESTING…………….……...…....3

BASIC SPECIFICATIONS…….….…………..4

PACKAGE……………………...……....……...5

PACKAGE PARTS LIST…..…………….……6 FRO NT PANEL CONTR O L S ………..…..……7 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS……..…..…10 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS…….….1 3 INSTALLATION/CONNECTIONS……….…17 OPERATION………………………….………20 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE…...….….….28

harman/kardon, Inc. 250 Crossways Park Dr. Woodbur y, New York 11797 Rev0 – 12/ 2006

CONTENTS

PROCESSOR RESET……………………..28 UNIT EXPLOD ED VIEW……………………29 EXPLODED VIEW PARTS LIST………….30 BLOCK DIAGRAM(S)………………………33 CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION…………………..35 IDLE CURRENT ADJUST…………….…...36 SEMICONDUCTOR PINOUTS……..….….39 PCB DRAWINGS……………….……..……86

ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST……………....100

SCHEMATICS……......………..…..………122

WIRING DIAGRAM………..……...............137

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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 inthis manualshould be followed during servicing.

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

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

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

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

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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

LEAKAGE CURRENT CHECK

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

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

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Reading should not be above

0.5mA Device under test

Leakage current tester

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Test all exposed metal surfaces

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

Earth ground

AC Leakage Test

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AVR 445 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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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

Dolby Pro Logic 40dB

Dolby Digital 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

Supplied Accessories

The AVR 445 is supplied with the following accessory items. If any item is missing, please contact Harman Kardon customer service at www.harmankardon.com.

• Six AAA batteries • Extender rod for microphone

• System remote control • AM loop antenna

• ZR 10 remote control • FM wire antenna

• microphone • AC power cord

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 1V p-p/75 ohms Output Level/Impedance 1V p-p/75 ohms

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

Video Frequency Response (Component Video) 10Hz–60MHz (–3dB)

General

Power Requirement AC 120V/60Hz Power Consumption 120W at Power On, idle; 1,025W at rated power output

(7 channels driven)

Dimensions Product Shipping Width 17-5/16 inches (440mm) 20-1/16 inches (510mm) Height 6-1/2 inches (165mm) 10 inches (254mm) Depth 17-1/16 inches (435mm) 22-3/16 inches (565mm) Weight 39 lb (17.7kg) 46 lb (20.9kg)

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

All features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Harman Kardon, Harman International and Logic 7 are registered trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated.

and are trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated.

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

DTS, DTS Surround, DTS-ES, DTS 96/24 and DTS Neo:6 are registered trademarks of DTS, Inc. A-BUS and A-BUS/ SACD is a trademark of Sony Corporation. iPod and iTunes are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. HD-DVD is a trademark of the DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation (DVD FLLC). HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks

of HDMI Licensing, LLC. Microsoft, Windows and Windows Media are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in

the United States and other countries. XM Ready is a registered trademark of XM Satellite Radio, Inc.

RealPlayer is a registered trademark of RealNetworks. Winamp is a registered trademark of America Online, Inc. TiVo is a registered trademark of TiVo Inc.

READY are registered trademarks of Leisure Tech Electronics Pty Ltd Australia.

Please register your product on our Web site at www.harmankardon.com. NOTE: You’ll need the serial number of your AVR. At the same time, you can choose to be notified about our new products and/or special promotions.

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AVR445 PACKAGE CHART

Item# Part Number Description Qty

1 LABEL BARCODE AVR445 US (120v) 1

H03-RYD3101HA00-R LABEL BARCODE AVR445 EU TF PRINT (230v) 2

2 ZKD3194HA00-R BOX CARTON AVR445 US (120v) 1

ZKD3204HA01-R BOX CARTON AVR445 EU (230v) 1

3 ZKD3101HA00-R OWNER’S MANUAL AVR445US (120v) 1

ZKD3201HA00-R OWNER’S MANUAL AVR445EU (230v) 1 4 ZQD1201HAWH-R CUSHION POLY EPS RIGHT AVR445 1 5 FILM SHEET PE 920 X 1000 1 6 H03-WAUSA2103BK-R 120V POWER CORD WS-004C+002E SJT#14*2C L=2M 1

H03- WAD022000BK- R 230V POWER CORD WR 00 2 H 05 VVF 0.75MM SQ 2G

BLACK 2000MM 7 ZQD1202HAWH-R CUSHION POLY EPS LEFT AVR445 1 8 AVR445 TOTAL ACCESSORY BOX 1 9 RB18G00 REMOTE CONTROL AVR445 US (120v) 1

H03-RYD3201HA00-R REMOTE CONTROL AVR445 US (230v) 1 10 BAG PE 330 X245 T0.05 1 11 QUICK SETUP GUIDE AVR445 1 12 LABEL SAFETY LEAFLET 1 13 ZKC1113HA00-R CARD WARRANTY 1 14 BROCHURE AVR US 1 15 INSERT RS232 NOTE PAPER 1 16 H03-ZPD1212INBK-R MICROPHONE ASSY EXTENSION PIECE 1 17 BOX, ANTENNA 1 18 BAG PE 160X180MM 1 19 H03-WAB01200203-R ANTENNA WIRE 75 T15011N-1 US (120v) 1

H03- WAD01200303- R ANTEN NA WIRE 75 OHM WIRE T15 011F-1 EU (23 0v) 1 20 H03-ATALF039ABK-R ANTENNA WIRE ANTENNA LOOP-300 1 21 POLYBAG, BATTERY 1 22 BATTERY ALKALINE 1.5V AAA 2 23 B OX, ZONE II REMOTE CONTROL 1 24 RH15B00 REMOTE CONTROL ZONE 2 AVR445 (120v) 1

H03-RYD2702HA01-R REMOTE CONTROL ZONE 2 AVR445 (230v) 1 25 BOX, MIC 1 26 H03-MCD12TWBKNN AVR445 MICROPHONE ASSY 1

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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 445’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 toward you.

A Main Power Switch B Headphone Jack C Tone Mode Button D Speaker Selector Button E Channel Adjust Selector

1 Standby/On Switch: When the Main Power

Switch

is “ON,” press this button to turn on the AVR 445; press it again to turn the unit off. Note that the illumination surrounding the switch will turn blue when the unit is on, or in the Multiroom mode.

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

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

F Digital Input Selector G Delay Adjust Selector H‹/› Buttons I Set Button J EzSet/EQ Microphone Jack

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

Display Line Selector

$, press the Surround Mode

3 to cycle through the individual modes

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

Surround Mode Selector

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

to select from among the available surround mode

Lower

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

K Optical 4 Digital Input L Coaxial 4 Digital Input M Input/Output Status Indicator N Video 4 Input/Output Jacks

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

Surround Mode Group Selector 2

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 pages 24, 35 and 58.

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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 signal strong enough 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 is tuned, the frequency scan will stop and the

$ and the on-screen display will indicate AUTO TUNED

display will read 39 for more information on using the tuner. When an XM Ready module is connected and activated, and when there is sufficient signal strength for the XM system to operate, pressing this button will also change the XM Radio channel.

5 Tuner Band Selector: Pressing this button will automatically switch the AVR 445 to the Tuner mode. Pressing it again will select the AM or FM frequency band, or XM Radio. (See page 39 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 39 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 39 for more information on using the tuner.)

MANUAL/MONO mode,

$ and in the on-screen display. When

AUTO/STEREO mode,

Lower Display Line

. When an FM stereo station is tuned, the

AUTO ST TUNED. See page

#, the tuner will search for the next

Tuning

4Mπ

is pressed. When the button is

MANUAL/MONO appears in the

will increase the frequency. (See

This button may also be used to switch between Stereo and Mono modes for FM radio reception. When weak reception is encountered, select the Manual/Mono tuning mode. Press and hold again to switch back to Stereo mode. (See pages 39 for more information on using the tuner.)

When an optional XM Connect & Play module is connected and activated, and when there is sufficient signal strength for the XM system to operate, this button has a different set of functions than when traditional AM or FM radio is in use. See page 39 for more information on XM Radio operation.

9 Front-Panel 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 toward 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 445 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 indicated by one 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. The letters inside each box display 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 38 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.

When an XM Connect & Play module is connected and activated, and when there is sufficient signal strength for the XM system to operate, the XM channel number and signal strength will appear here.

$ 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.When an XM Ready module is connected and activated, and when there is sufficient signal strength for the XM system to operate, a variety of messages and information, including the XM channel title name, the current artist and track title, the XM Radio channel category and, when available, local traffic and weather information, will appear here.

% 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 36 for more information.)

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

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A Main Power Switch: Press this switch to apply power to the AVR 445. 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

Standby/On

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 445’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 adapter, 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 the Dolby Headphone mode for an enhanced listening experience.

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

‹/› Buttons H to

enter the desired boost or cut setting. See page 35 for more information on the tone controls.

D Speaker Selector Button: Press this button to begin the process of manually configuring the AVR 445 for the type of speakers it is being used with. For complete information on configuring the speaker settings, see page 29.

E Channel Adjust Selector: Press the button to begin the process of manually adjusting the channel level outputs using the source currently playing through your AVR. For complete information on adjusting the channel output level, see page 41.

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

‹/› Buttons H to choose the

Set Button I to

enter the setting into the unit’s memory. See page 35 for more information on digital audio.

G Delay Adjust Selector: Press this button to begin the process of adjusting the delay settings. See page 30 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.

L Coaxial 4 Digital Input: Connect the coaxial digital output of a digital audio product such as a portable audio player or video game to this jack.

M Input/Output Status Indicator: This LED indicator will normally light green to show that the frontpanel

Video 4 Input/Output Jacks N are operating

as inputs.When these jacks are configured for use as outputs, the indicator will turn red to show that the jack may be used as an output for recording. (See pages 22 and 40 for more information on configuring the frontpanel jacks as outputs, rather than inputs.)

N Video 4 Input/Output Jacks: These audio/video jacks may be used as either inputs or outputs for temporary connection to video games or portable audio/video products such as camcorders and portable audio players. (See pages 22 and 40 for more information on switching these jacks between inputs and outputs.)

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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.

0 Preamp Outputs 1 Subwoofer Output 2 Tape Outputs 3 A-BUS Connector 4 Tape Inputs 5 Surround Speaker Outputs 6 CD Audio Input 7 Front Speaker Outputs 8 Multiroom Audio Outputs 9 Digital Media Player (DMP) Input A Fan Vents B Full Carrier IR Output C IR Output D Center Channel Speaker Outputs E Surround Back/Multiroom Speaker Outputs F IR Input

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

G Switched AC Accessory Outlet H Trigger Output I AC Power Cord Socket J RS-232 Port K HDMI Output L HDMI Inputs M Component Video Monitor Outputs N Multiroom IR Input O Component Video Inputs P Video Monitor Outputs Q DVD Video Inputs R Video 1 Video Inputs S Video 1 Video Outputs T Video 2 Video Inputs U Video 3 Video Inputs V XM Ready Input

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

W USB Connector X Optical Digital Audio Output Y Coaxial Digital Audio Output Z DVD Audio Inputs a Coaxial Digital Audio Inputs b Optical Digital Audio Inputs c 8-Channel Direct Inputs d Video 1 Audio Inputs e Video 2 Audio Inputs f Video 3 Audio Inputs g Video 1 Audio Outputs h FM Antenna Jack i AM Antenna Connections

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

1 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.

2 Tape Outputs: Connect these jacks to the Record/Input jacks of an audio recorder.

3 A-BUS Connector:

Connect this jack to optional A-BUS®-certified products to extend the multiroom capabilities of your AVR 445. See page 19 for more information on A-BUS.

Tape Inputs: Connect these jacks to the Play/Out

jacks of an audio recorder. 5 Surround Speaker Outputs: Connect these out-

puts 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 17 for more information on speaker polarity.)

6 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.

7 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 445 to the red (+) terminals on the speakers and the black (–) terminals on the AVR445 to the black (–) terminals on the speakers. See page 17 for more information on speaker polarity.

8 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.

9 Digital Media Player (DMP) Input:

With the AVR 445 turned off, connect the optional Harman Kardon to this connector. Once this is done and with a compatible iPod

(optional) docked in The Bridge, selecting the The Bridge/DMP input allows you to play audio from the iPod and view navigation menus on the AVR’s front panel and any video display connected to the AVR. You may control the iPod’s functions and select tracks using the

⁄/¤/‹/›n

, SetFœ

and Transport

GIJπbuttons. See page 39 for more

information.

A Fan Vents: These ventilation holes are the output of the AVR 445’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.

B Full Carrier IR Output: The output of this jack is the full signal received at the

Window

^ or input through the IR Input F includ-

Remote Sensor

ing the carrier frequency that is removed from signals at the

IR Output C. Use this output to extend IR

signals to the input of compatible products either by direct connection or through the use of optional, external IR “blasters”. If you are in doubt as to which of the 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.

C IR Output: This connection permits the IR sensor in the receiver to serve remote controlled devices with “stripped carrier.” Connect this jack to the “IR IN” jack on compatible Harman Kardon equipment.

D Center Channel Speaker Outputs: Connect these outputs to the matching + and – terminals on your center channel speaker. In conformance with the CEA color-code specification, the green terminal is the 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 17 for more information on speaker polarity.)

E 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 Multiroom menu of the OSD system. See page 44 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.

F IR Input: If the AVR 445’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.

G Switched AC Accessory Outlet: This outlet may be used to power any device you wish to have turned on when the AVR 445 is turned on with the

On Switch

Standby/

IMPORTANT NOTE: The power consumption of

any device connected to the accessory outlet should not exceed 100 watts. Never connect high-power devices such as amplifiers or video displays to the accessory outlet.

H Trigger Output: Connect this jack to the “Trigger In” jack of an optional external component such as an audio power amplifier that you want to be controlled to mirror the power state of the AVR 445.When this connection is used, the AVR 445 will automatically send a low-voltage signal to the connected device that turns it on when the AVR 445 is on, and off when the AVR 445 is placed in the Standby mode. The connected component must respond to a 6-volt presence as the control signal.

I AC Power Cord Socket: Connect the AC power cord here 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.

J RS-232 Port: This jack may be used to control the AVR 445 over a bidirectional 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 or installer.

K HDMI Output: Connect this jack to the HDMI input on a compatible HDMI-equipped video display.

L HDMI Inputs: Connect the HDMI output of video sources such as a DVD player, set-top box or HDTV tuner to either of these jacks.

M Component Video Monitor Outputs: Connect these outputs to the component video inputs of a video display.

N Multiroom IR Input: Connect the output of an IR sensor in a remote room to this jack to operate the AVR 445’s multiroom control system.

O Component Video Inputs: These inputs may be used with any source device that is equipped with analog component video outputs, as assigned through the

IN/OUT SETUP menu. See page 23 for more information on configuring the component video inputs.

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P 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.

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

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

S 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.

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

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

V XM Ready Input: When an optional XM Connect & Play module is connected to this jack, and the XM service activated, you will be able to enjoy the XM Radio through your AVR 445. See page 39 for more information.

W USB Connector: Connect a cable with a USB “Mini B” connector to the AVR and the other end to a compatible computer running Windows Windows XP or higher with the latest service packs installed, to use this port to listen to audio from the computer through the AVR 445. This connection is also used to connect a compatible computer to the AVR for system upgrades, when available. See page 37 for more information on playback of computer audio with the AVR. Instructions for upgrades will accompany the upgrade file download package.

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

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

Z DVD Audio Inputs: Connect the left/right analog outputs of a DVD player or other audio source to these jacks.

2000,

a Coaxial Digital Audio Inputs: Connect the coax digital output from a DVD player, HDTV receiver, player

or CD player to these jacks.The signal may be a Dolby Digital signal, DTS signal or a standard PCM digital source. Do not connect the RF digital output of an LD player to these jacks.

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

c 8-Channel Direct Inputs: These jacks are used for connection to source devices such as high-resolution DVD players, DVD-Audio or SACD players with discrete analog audio 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 5.1 audio signals.

d Video 1 Audio Inputs: Connect the left/right PLAY/OUT audio output jacks on a VCR or other video source to these jacks.

e Video 2 Audio Inputs: Connect the left/right PLAY/OUT audio output jacks on a VCR or other video source to these jacks.

f 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.

g Video 1 Audio Outputs: Connect the left/right REC/IN audio input jacks on a VCR or other video source to these jacks.

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

i AM Antenna Connections: Connect the AM loop antenna supplied with the receiver to these terminals. If an external AM antenna is used, make connections to the instructions supplied with the antenna.

player to these jacks.The signal may be a

AM and GND terminals in accordance with the

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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

EzSet/EQ On/Off Button

Tuning Mode Button

m Channel Select Button n Navigation Button o Digital Select Button

Set Button

Transport Play Buttons

Volume Up/Down Selectors

Transport Fast-Play/Scan Buttons

Main Transport Controls

Track Skip Up/Down Buttons

Preset Up/Down Button

Tuning Up/Down Button

Disc Skip Button

Program Button

Light Button

Multiroom Button

Macro Buttons

Sleep Button

Night Mode Button

OSD Button

Tone Control Button

Dim Button

Tuner/FM Select Button

Channel Up/Down Selector

Delay Select Button

Speaker Select Button

Memory Button

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

Dolby Mode Select Button

6-Channel/8-Channel Input Select

i Mute Button j Lens

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NOTES:

• The function names shown here are each button’s feature when used with the AVR 445. 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.

LCD Information Display c.

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IMPORTANT NOTE: The AVR 445’s remote may be programmed to control up to thirteen devices, including the AVR 445. Before using the remote, it is important to remember to press the

Selector Button

you wish to operate. In addition, the AVR 445’s remote is shipped from the factory to operate the AVR 445 and most Harman Kardon brand products. 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 46–49 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

detail the functions of the remote when it is used to operate the AVR 445.

a Power Off Button: Press this button to place the AVR 445 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 445 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 445. Finally, it will change the remote control so that it controls the device selected.

The buttons labeled DVD, DMP, XM and HDMI 1 are each used to select either of two input sources:

• The first press of the DVD Button selects the component connected to the DVD inputs.A second press of this button selects the component connected to the CD inputs.

• The first press of the button labeled DMP selects The Bridge as the input. A second press of this button selects the device connected to the Tape inputs.

• The first press of the XM button selects XM Radio as the input. A second press selects the source connected to the USB jack as the input.

• The first press of the HDMI 1 button selects the device that is connected to the HDMI 1 jack. A second press selects the device connected to the HDMI 2 jack.

that corresponds to the unit

d. The descriptions shown here primarily

Input

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 instructions on page 55.

AVR Selector: Pressing this button will switch the

remote so that it will operate the AVR 445’s functions. If the AVR 445 is in the Standby mode, it will also turn the AVR 445 on.

Test Button: Press this button to begin the

sequence used to manually calibrate the AVR 445’s output levels. (See page 31 for more information on manually calibrating the AVR 445.)

g DSP Surround Mode Selector: Press this button to select one of the DSP surround modes, such as Hall 1, Hall 2 or Theater. Each press of the button selects another mode. (See page 58 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 58 for 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 station. (See page 39 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.

EzSet/EQ Button: Press this button to turn the

filters used by EzSet/EQ on or off. This allows you to hear the difference in system performance when EzSet/EQ is engaged or out of the signal path.

Tuning Mode Button: When using listening to

AM or FM stations, press this button to change the tuner mode between manual and automatic.When the button is pressed so that appears in the Upper Display Line C 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 when the

Tuning Up/Down Buttons 3M

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

AVR Selector4, follow the

Numeric Keys cto select a

AUTO/STEREO

AUTO mode,

MANUAL/MONO

appears in the Upper Display Line C and in the on-screen display, each press of the

Buttons

3Mπwill move the frequency up or

down in single-step increments.When the FM band is in use, pressing the button so that the mode is activated will enable you to tune stations with weak signals by changing to monaural reception. (See page 39 for more information on AM/FM tuner operation.) When listing to XM Radio, press this button to scroll through the following display options for the Lower Display Line D: Channel Name ➔ Channel Category

➔ Artist ➔ Title. (See pages 39–40 for

more information on XM Radio operation.) C Channel Select Button: This button is used

to start the process of manually setting the AVR 445’s output levels to an external source. Once this button is pressed, press the select the

Button

p,followed by the

D again, to change the level setting.(See page 41 for more information.)

D Navigation Button: This disc-like button is used to navigate through the on-screen configuration menus, to scroll through option lists 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 button disc. Depending on the specific task, pressing the button will either change the menu or a configuration choice, or change the option shown in the onscreen or front-panel display.The sections in this manual describing the unit’s individual features and configuration options contain specific information on how navigation controls are used.

Digital Select Button: Press this button to

assign

one of the digital inputs abKL to a source.

Set Button: This button is used to enter settings

into the AVR 445’s memory. It is also used in the setup procedures for delay time, speaker configuration and channel output level adjustment.

Transport Play Buttons:These buttons have

no direct function on the AVR 445, 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.

Volume Up/Down Selectors: These controls

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

⁄

by pressing toward the top of the remote.To lower

⁄/¤

Navigation Button D to

channel being adjusted, then press the Set

⁄ /¤/‹ /› icons printed on the

Tuning Up/Down

MANUAL

⁄/¤

Navigation Button

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the volume, press the button marked ¤by pressing toward the bottom of the remote.The the left and right sides of this disc change channels up or down when the TV, cable box or satellite

Selectors

s Transport Fast-Play/Scan Buttons: These but- tons have no direct function on the AVR 445, 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.

no direct function on the AVR 445, 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.

do not have a direct function with the AVR 445, but when used with a compatibly programmed CD or DVD changer, they 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.

use, press this button to scroll through the stations programmed into the AVR 445’s memory.

NOTE: When the AVR 445 is used with The Bridge (optional) and your iPod, some of the buttons that are used to control the various transport functions on source devices are used to control the iPod, and navigate through its menus and content. Consult the owner’s manual packed with The Bridge for more information.

M 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, or to change the XM channel. When the tuner is in the

MONO

or decrease the frequency by one increment. When the tuner receives a signal sufficient for adequate reception, Lower Display Line $ and in the on-screen display. When the tuner is in the press the button once, and the tuner will scan for a

have been pressed.

Main Transport Controls: These buttons have

Í), record (Î), or pause (

Track Skip Up/Down Buttons: These buttons

Preset Up/Down Button: When the tuner is in

mode, each tap of the selector will increase

MANUAL TUNED will appear in the

AUTO/STEREO mode,

‹/›

buttons on

Input

com-

with

)

MANUAL/

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

Lower Display Line $ and the on-screen

display will indicate Stereo station is tuned, the display will read

ST TUNED

on using the tuner.

Disc Skip Button: This button has no direct

function for the AVR 445 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 46–56 for more information on configuring the remote.)

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 44 for additional 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 49 for more information on macros.)

S Sleep Button: Press this button to place the unit in the Sleep mode.After the time shown in the display, the AVR 445 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.

Night Mode Button: Press this button to activate

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

OSD Button: Press this button to activate or turn

off the On-Screen Display (OSD) system used to set up or adjust the AVR 445’s parameters.

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 on-screen display and

AUTO TUNED. When an FM

AUTO

. See page 39 for more information

Set

lights, release the button. You may then

in the

Lower Display Line $. To take the controls

out of the signal path, press either of the Navigation Buttons n until the display reads TONE OUT. To change the bass or treble set-tings, 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

Buttons

n to enter the desired boost or cut setting.

See page 35 for more information on the tone controls. W 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 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.

X Tuner/FM Select Button: This button functions in two ways. Press it up, toward the top of the remote, to select the tuner as the AVR’s input. The first press will call up the last-used station (or XM channel). Subsequent presses will select the last-used FM, AM and XM Radio station or channel. When the button is pressed down, toward the bottom of the remote, the last-tuned FM station is selected as the AVR’s input.

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 46–56 for more information on programming the remote.

Z 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 n until the desired channel name is shown, and then press the

Standby/On Switch 1 will always

Channel Up/Down Selector: This button has no

A/V SYNC DELAY message in the Lower

$ and in the on-screen display, which

Set Button p while

A/V SYNC DELAY message is visible,

⁄/¤ Navigation Buttons n

⁄/¤

⁄/¤ Navigation

⁄/¤

Set Button p.

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Use the ⁄/¤ Navigation Buttons n to change the delay amount. (See page 30 for more information on delay options.)

Speaker Select Button: Press this button

to begin the process of manually configuring the AVR 445’s bass management system. Then press

⁄/¤

the channel you wish to set up. Press the p and then select another channel to configure. When all adjustments have been completed, press the return to normal operation. (See page 28 for more information on manual speaker setup.)

radio station in the AVR 445’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 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 39 for more information on the tuner, and see page 40 for information on storing XM channel numbers in the preset memory.)

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 53 for more information on renaming devices and keys.)

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

Display Line $, and both the DSP and Surround Surround Mode Indicators

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 58 for more information on stereo playback modes.)

Navigation Buttons n to select the

Set Button

Set Button p twice to exit the settings and

Memory Button: Press this button to enter a

Upper Display Line # and

Numeric Keys: These buttons serve as a 10-

Stereo Mode Select Button: Press this button

SURROUND OFF appears in

Lower Display Line $, the AVR will operate

SURROUND OFF appears in the Lower

Off

% are lit, you will enjoy

DTS Neo:6 Mode Select Button: Press this

button to select a DTS Neo:6 mode. (See page 58 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 58 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 selects Dolby Pro Logic IIx or Dolby Virtual Speaker mode, 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 58 for the available Dolby surround mode options.)

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

button to select the device connected to the

Direct Inputs

silence the AVR 445 or TV set being controlled, depending on which device has been selected.

lens at the top of the remote communicate the remote codes to the AVR 445. 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.

Mute Button: Press this button to momentarily

Lens: The infrared emitters behind the plastic

a Dolby Pro Logic II,

8-Channel

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System Installation

After unpacking the unit, locating it in a place with adequate ventilation and placing it on a solid surface capable of supporting its weight, you will need to make the connections to your audio and video equipment.

IMPORTANT NOTE: For your personal safety and to avoid possible damage to your equipment and speakers, it is always 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 6.

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 4. Connect the analog Record/In jacks on the recorder to the on the AVR 445.

3. Connect the output of a digital source such as a CD or DVD changer or player, a video game, a digital satellite receiver, an HDTV tuner or digital cable set-top box or the output of a compatible computer sound card to the

Digital Audio Inputs

4. Connect the coaxial or optical XY on the rear panel of the AVR 445 to the matching digital input connections on a CD-R, MiniDisc or other digital recorder.

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

AM Antenna Connections i .

6. Connect the supplied FM antenna to the

Antenna Jack

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

h. The FM antenna may be

Tape Outputs 2

Optical and Coaxial

abKL.

Digital Audio Outputs

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

mend that you use cable Remember that when 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 label 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 sur-

round-right speakers, even if the speakers are a

different distance from the AVR 445.

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

Output

1 to the line-level input of a subwoofer with a built-in amplifier. When a passive subwoofer is used, the connection first goes to a power

57DE to the respec-

with a gauge of 14 or smaller.

Subwoofer

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 audio source such as a DVD-Audio, SACD or high-definition optical disc player with 5.1 or 7.1 analog audio outputs is part of your system, connect the outputs of the source to the 8-Channel

Direct Inputs c.

Analog Video Equipment Connections

Analog video components are connected in the same manner as audio components.Again, the use of highquality interconnect cables is recommended to preserve signal quality.

1. Connect the Video Play/Out jacks of a standard (composite) video (or S-video outputs of a digital video) recorder or conventional VCR to the Video Inputs R on the AVR 445. Connect the Record/In jacks from that device to the Video Outputs S on the AVR.

2. Connect the analog Audio Left/Right Play/Out jacks of the device connected to the Video 1 Inputs to

Video 1 Audio Inputs d on the AVR. Connect

the the analog Audio Left/Right Record/In jacks from that device to the the AVR. If the device has a digital audio output, connect it to one of the digital audio inputs.

3. Connect the Play/Out jacks of a standard (composite) video or (S-video outputs of a digital video) playback source such as a set-top box or video game console

Video 2 Video Inputs T or Video 3 Video

to the

U. If the device has analog component

Inputs

video (Y/Pr/Pb) outputs, connect them to one of

Component Video Inputs O.

the

4. Connect the analog audio outputs from the source to the matching Video 3 Audio Inputs f. If the device has a digital audio output, connect it to one of the a or Optical b digital audio inputs.

5. If any of the video source devices has analog component video (Y/Pr/Pb) outputs, but not HDMI, connect them to The chart on page 59 has the default settings for various source devices, but you may make any connection and change the configuration setting using the described on page 23.

6. The default video connection for a DVD player is to use the the AVR, but you may change this assignment in

IN/OUT SETUP menu (see page 23).

the A DVD player’s composite and S-video outputs may also be connected to the Only one connection type is required.

Video 1 Audio Outputs g on

Coaxial a or Optical b

Video 2 Audio Inputs e or

Component Video Inputs O.

IN/OUT SETUP menu, as

Component Video Input 3 Jacks O on

DVD Video Inputs Q.

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7. The default audio connection for a conventional DVD player is to link the coaxial digital audio output on the DVD player to the

Input

a, but you may also make a connection to either the or to the may change the assignment in the SETUP menu as described on page 22, or by using the front-panel

8. To use a portable audio/video product such as a camcorder, media player or digital still camera with the AVR, or connect a video game console or other source that may not always be connected to the AVR, connect the video outputs of the source to the

Video 4 Input/Output Jacks N, behind the Front-Panel Door 8. If the source has digital

audio outputs, connect them to the

Digital Input K or the Coaxial 4 Digital Input L.

CONNECTION NOTES:

• When making connections to the Component

• When connecting a source device such as a

9. Connect the AVR to your video display using one of the following connections, even if you will also use an HDMI connection:

HDMI Connections

HDMI™is the abbreviation for High-Definition Multimedia Interface, which is quickly becoming the standard for connections between high-definition video/audio source products and displays. HDMI is a digital connection, eliminating the need to convert signals back and forth from digital to analog.

Coaxial a or Optical b digital inputs,

Analog DVD Audio Inputs Z. You

Video Inputs

b digital audio inputs, it is a good idea to make note of which jacks are connected to which source, using the Worksheet in the Appendix. This will help simplify the configuration process.

cable set-top box where the audio streams may change between digital and analog as you change channels, we recommend that you make both analog and digital connections.The AVR’s Auto Poll feature will automatically sense when the digital stream is replaced by an analog output and switch the input accordingly. (See page 22 for more information on the Auto-Poll feature.) This dual connection is not required for sources (such as DVD players or video games) that always output a digital stream.

• If your video display has component video inputs (Y/Pr/Pb), connect the Video/Monitor Outputs M.

• If your display does not have digital or component video inputs, connect the Output P on the AVR to the matching input on your display. Only one connection is needed, and S-video is the higher quality signal.

Coaxial 1 Digital Audio

IN/OUT

Digital Input Selector F.

Optical 4

O or the Coaxial a or Optical

Component

Video Monitor

Some source or display components in your system may use DVI (Digital Video Interface) for digital video connections. DVI carries the same digital video signals as HDMI but uses a larger connector and does not transport audio or control signals. In most cases, you may mix and match DVI and HDMI digital video connections by using optional connector adapters. Note, however, that some DVI-equipped video displays are not compatible with the HDCP copy protection coding that is increasingly carried with signals connected via HDMI. If you have an HDMI source and a DVIequipped display, you may occasionally be unable to view a program if the display does not include HDCP. This is not the fault of the AVR or your source; it simply indicates that the video display is not compatible.

The AVR 445 is equipped for HDMI switching, which means that it is able to select either of the two HDMI inputs as the source that feeds your system’s video display.This preserves the digital signal in its original form by passing it directly through from source to display. However, this also means that the AVR does not have access to the signal and thus it is not able to add menus or on-screen messages to HDMI signals, or to process the audio that may be part of the signal in an HDMI connection.

Therefore, the following connections are required when the AVR 445 is used with HDMI sources:

• Connect the HDMI output of a source to either of the

HDMI Inputs L.

• Connect the HDMI input on your display.

• Connect either an optical or coaxial digital audio output from the source to the AVR. The default connections are nected to source connected to any digital or analog audio source in conjunction with the HDMI inputs, but if it varies from the default you must make a change to the input’s setting, as shown on page 22.

•

Even when HDMI inputs are used, it is important to make sure that a component, S-video or composite video connection is made between the AVR and your display. This is needed to view both the setup menus and on-screen messages, and to view other (non-HDMI) video sources.The AVR 445 does not convert analog video signals to HDMI.

HDMI Output K of the AVR to an

Optical 3 b for a source con-

HDMI 1 L and Coaxial 3 a for a

HDMI 2 L. You may use

System and Power Connections

The AVR 445 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 smokedglass 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 IR Input ﬂ.

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 Input jack on Harman Kardon or other compatible equipment.

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

Jack

‹ on the rear panel should be connected

IR IN jack on source equipment. This enables 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 hard-wire connection or use an optional, external IR “blaster” connected to the

Carrier IR Output

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” IR commands. When “full carrier” commands are used, make the connection to the

Full Carrier IR Output ¤. Otherwise, make the

connection to the NOTE: All remotely controlled components must be

linked together in a “daisy chain.” Connect the jack of one unit to the IR IN of the next to establish this chain.

Multiroom Audio Connections

The AVR 445 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 requirements, three options are available for audio connection:

Option 1: Use high-quality, shielded audio interconnect cable from the AVR 445’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 445, plug the audio interconnect cables into the

Audio Outputs Option 2: Connect the Multiroom Audio Outputs

8 on the AVR 445 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 445’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 445 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

IR Output ‹ to the Remote IR

Output

B. If you are in doubt as to which

IR Output ‹.

IR OUT

Multiroom

8 on the AVR 445’s rear panel.

to the

Full

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zone, connect the speakers for the remote room location to the

Outputs

need to configure the amplifiers for surround operation by changing a setting in the menu, following the instructions shown on page 44.

NOTE: For all options, you may connect an optional IR sensor in the remote room to the AVR 445 via an appropriate cable. Connect the sensor’s cable to the Multiroom IR Input e on the AVR 445 and use the ZR 10 remote to control the room volume. You may install an optional volume control between the output of the amplifiers and the speakers in options 1 and 2.

A-BUS®Installation Connections

The AVR 445 is among the few receivers available that offer built-in A-BUS/ 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 445 with an approved A-BUS product, simply connect it to the AVR 445 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.

No further installation or adjustment is needed, as the A-BUS jack on the AVR 445 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 445’s multiroom system and menus.

RS-232 Connections The AVR 445 is equipped with an RS-232 Serial

Connection Port

compatible, optional, external computer, keypad or control system for bidirectional 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 physical connection to the AVR 445’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.

USB Connections

The AVR 445 is one of the few A/V receivers to offer a USB connection that may be used for both playback of compatible audio content from a computer and for loading of system updates (when available).

The physical connection between a computer and the AVR is a simple one, requiring only a cable with a USB “A” type connector on one side and a USB “Mini B” on the other.

Surround Back/Multiroom Speaker

ﬁ. Before using the remote room, you will

MULTIROOM

READY operation. When used

a that may be connected to a

Connect the larger, “A” connector on the cable to your computer or a USB hub and the end with the “Mini” USB connector to the rear panel.

NOTES ON USB:

• The USB port on the AVR 445 is to be used only for connection to a computer or a hub connected directly to a computer. DO NOT connect it to other devices such as portable audio players, card readers, USB memory storage devices, external hard drives, USB accessories, digital cameras or cellular phones. Connection to these devices may cause damage to the device and/or the AVR that is not covered by the AVR’s warranty.

• The AVR 445’s USB connection may only be used for audio playback and system upgrades. It may not be used for other purposes, such as system control, video or still-image playback.

Trigger Connection

The AVR 445 is equipped with a low-voltage trigger that may be used to control a wide variety of compatible, optional devices that respond to voltage actuation commands.This includes external audio power amplifiers, video screens, motorized blinds and other compatible products in a home theater or automation system.

Due to the complexity of interfacing with powercontrolled devices, we strongly recommend that they be installed by a qualified professional.

The Trigger Output H delivers 6 volts DC when activated, and removes the voltage when the AVR is turned off. The connection is a 3.5mm mono mini plug with the signal on the center pin (“tip”) and the outer shaft (“ring”) acting as the negative or ground connection.

Trigger Output H is for use with devices such as

The power amplifiers that you wish to activate whenever the AVR is turned on, regardless of the input selected.

After checking for voltage, current and polarity compatibility between the device being controlled and the AVR, simply connect one end of the trigger cable to the device being controlled and the other end to the

Trigger Output H on the AVR.

IMPORTANT NOTE ON THE TRIGGER CONNECTION:

The current draw from the trigger jack cannot exceed 1.0mA.

XM Radio Connections

XM Radio is a satellite-delivered, subscription-based, programming service that provides a wide range of music, sports, news and information programming with digital audio quality.The AVR 445 is XM Connect & Play-ready, which means that you can easily add the XM service to your home audio system by purchasing an XM antenna module, activating an account with XM and then making a simple, single-cable connection to your AVR.

USB Port W on the AVR’s

To purchase an XM antenna module, consult your dealer, or contact XM Radio at www.xmradio.com. After following the instructions packed with the module, place the XM antenna near a south-facing window and run the cable to the AVR. Connect the plug at the end of the cable to the the connection is made, follow the instructions on page 39 for more information on listening to XM Radio.

NOTES on XM Radio:

• XM Radio requires the purchase of additional, optional hardware and a separate subscription to the XM service.

• XM Radio is available only in the continental United States and Canada. It is not available in Alaska or Hawaii.

• XM reception requires that the antenna be able to “see” the XM satellites or receive a signal from one of the XM ground-based repeaters. Depending on your installation and location, XM service may not be available in some areas.

AC Power Connections

This unit is equipped with an accessory AC outlet that may be used to power accessory devices, but it should not be used with high-current draw equipment such as power amplifiers.The total power draw may not exceed 100 watts.

This

Switched AC Accessory Outlet ‡ is powered

only when the unit is on. This is recommended only 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 AVR 445 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 445 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 445’s incredible power and fidelity!

XM Ready Input V. Once

AC Power Cord Jack ·.

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Basic Operation

Once you have completed the initial setup and configuration, the AVR 445 is simple to operate and enjoy. The following instructions will help you maximize the enjoyment of your new receiver:

Turning the AVR 445 On or Off

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

Main Power SwitchAin until it latches.This

places the unit in a Standby mode, as indicated by the amber illumination surrounding the

Switch

• To turn the AVR on or off from the front panel, press the

• To turn the unit on and select the input source that was in use the last time the AVR was on, press the

AVR Selector 4çon either remote.

• To turn the unit on and select a specific source, press any one of the on the main remote or ZR 10 remote .

■ When using the Input Selector Buttons 3

■ To turn the AVR on and select the Tuner as an

■ To turn the AVR on and select the FM tuner as the

■ When using any of the Input Selectors to turn the

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.

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

Standby/On Switch1.

Input Selectors 3Xh

∂Éƒ®

labeled DVD, DMP, XM or HDMI on the main remote, remember that these are dual-input selectors.The first press of any button will turn the unit on and select the input name printed on the button. A second press of the button will select the input name printed above the button.

input, press the by pressing the button up towards the top of the remote.The first press of the button selects the frequency band and station or XM channel that was last tuned. Press the button again to select between FM, AM and XM.

input, press the down towards the bottom of the remote.

unit on (or when using them to change a source at any time) press the after the unit turns on to use any of the buttons on the remote to control AVR functions other than volume or source selection.

G and the illumination around the Standby/

Tuner/FM Select Button X

Standby/On Switch 1 on the front

Power Off Button 0åon the

1 will turn amber.

Standby/On

on the

AVR Selector 4

Switched AC Accessory

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 put the AVR in the Sleep mode, press the

Sleep Button S. Each press of the button will decrease the time before the AVR shuts down in the following sequence.

Once you have set the desired Sleep Time, the frontpanel display will automatically dim to half-brightness. The display will return to full-brightness when any button on the front panel or a remote is pressed, and then return again to half-brightness. To view the time remaining until the unit shuts down, press the

Button

Sonce. To cancel the Sleep function,

press the

Sleep Button S as many times as needed

until the words Lower Display Line D.

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.

SLEEP OFF appear in the

Main Power SwitchAfor

Standby/On

Sleep

Main Power

Source Selection

• To select an input source from the front panel, press the

Input Source Selector Button 6. Each press

of the button will move the input selection through the list of available choices. If the button is pressed when the AVR is in the Standby mode, the first press of the button will turn the unit on and select the last used input.

• When the AVR is already turned on, you may select the tuner directly by pressing the

Selector

4. The first press will select the last tuned frequency band and station. Each subsequent press will change the band to the last tuned station or XM preset.

• To select a specific source using the main remote, press any one of the on the main remote. Remember that the Input Selector Buttons labeled DVD, DMP, XM or HDMI are dual-input selectors.The first press of any button will turn the unit on and select the input name printed on the button. A second press of the button will select the input name printed above the button.

• To directly select the Tuner as an input, press the Tuner/FM Select Button X by pressing the button up towards the top of the remote.The first press of the button selects the frequency band and station or

Input Selectors 3Xh

Tuner Band

XM channel that was last tuned. Press the button again to select between FM, AM and XM.

• To directly select the FM tuner as the input, press the

Tuner/FM Select Button X down towards

the bottom of the remote.

• To select a specific source using the ZR 10 remote, press any of the

. When selecting the Tuner as the input, each press of the the choice of FM, AM or XM Radio (when an optional XM Ready module is installed and the XM service has been activated).

REMINDER: When using any of the Input Selectors to change a source, you must press the

4çto control AVR functions other than volume

or source selection.

• When a new input is selected, the AVR will automatically 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.

• The front-panel

Digital Input

may be used to connect a device such as a video game or camera 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 (except when HDMI, 720p or 1080i sources are in use). The input name will also appear in the Upper Display Line # and in the front-panel Input Indicators !.

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

Monitor Outputs

viewing and listening to different sources.

6-Channel/8-Channel Direct Input

There are four input choices available for use with sources such as DVD-Audio SACD player or HD-DVD or Blu-ray disc player that are connected to the 8-Channel Direct Inputs c. Select the appropriate input according to the way your system and source equipment is configured:

• 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

6 CH DVD AUDIO input should be used when the SBR and SBL inputs are NOT in use when the input source does NOT have its own

Input Selectors

Tuner SelectorÉscrolls through

Video 4 InputsN, Optical 4

or Coaxial 4 Digital Input

PS. This permits simultaneous

∂Éƒ

AVR Selector

Video 1/Video

and

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internal bass-management system. When this input is in use, the analog source is converted to digital so that you may use the same bass-management options for the direct input as are used for all other inputs.This input also 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

has its own internal bass-management system. This input passes the input from the source directly through to the volume control without any analogto-digital conversion.

• The

8 CH DVD AUDIO input should be used

when an input is connected to all eight

Direct Inputs

not have its own internal bass-management system. When this input is in use, the analog source is converted to digital so that you may use the same bass-management options for the direct input as are used for all other inputs.

c and when the input source device

c and when the input source does

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 iß. This will interrupt the out-

put 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 (except when HDMI, 720p or 1080i sources are in use) and in the

Mute Buttons ißagain to return to

normal operation.

• The unit’s tone controls may be taken out of the signal path by pressing the CV. The first button press will show a message in the on-screen display (except when HDMI, 720p or 1080i sources are in use) and

Line

controls. The system default is indicates that the bass and treble controls are active. Press the the remote control or the front panel to change the setting to

OUT

controls being active.

• When the tone controls are active, the amount of bass and treble boost/cut may be adjusted up to ±10dB in 2dB steps by pressing the

Mode Button

desired setting (

MODE

Volume Control ) or remote Volume

H˙.

Upper Display Line #; press the

Tone Mode Button

Lower Display

$ with the current status of the tone

TONE IN, which

⁄/¤ Navigation Buttons D

‹/› Buttons H on the

TONE

, which is “flat” response without the tone

Tone

CV two or three times until the

BASS MODE or TREBLE

) appears in the on-screen display and in

Lower Display Line $. Next, use the

the

‹/› Navigation Buttons D

or the

‹/› Navigation Buttons on the front panel

H to change the setting as desired. The unit will

return to normal operation within five seconds after the setting is changed.

• For private listening, simply place a standard 1/4" stereo headphone plug or adapter 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 DOLBY H: BP, indicating that the headphone output is in the Bypass mode, and to confirm that no processing is being used. To listen through the headphones using the Dolby Headphone mode, simply press the buttons on the remote or front panel as shown below for changing a Dolby mode. DOLBY H: DH will appear in the Lower Display Line when the Dolby Headphone mode is in use.

Lower Display Line $ will read

Surround Mode Selection

One of the most important features of the AVR 445 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 (e.g., Dolby 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-TV 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 Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby 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.

on the remote

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 choose a surround mode using the remote, first press the button for the major surround mode group that includes the desired mode.These buttons are the

Dolby Mode Select g, the DTS Digital Model Select

f, the DTS Neo:6 Mode Select e, the DSP Surround Mode Select 6 and the Stereo Mode Select

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

Line

is in use) and the front-panel

Indicators

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 445 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 external 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

SURROUND

Line Mode Group Selector

appear in the on-screen display and

Line Button

the on-screen display and

d buttons.The first press of a button

Lower Display

$, the on-screen display (when a 480i source

Surround Mode

Stereo Mode Select Button d until

OFF appears in the Lower Display

$. From the front panel, press the Surround

2 until the Stereo

Lower Display

$. Next, press the Surround Mode Selector

3 until SURROUND OFF appears in

Lower Display Line $.

modes

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 a 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

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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 two-channel 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 445 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 the default format for DVD discs and for the (ATSC) high-definition system used in the United States and Canada. It is also used by the digital satellite program services and is available on most digital cable set-top boxes.When the AVR 445 is connected to a blue-laser-based high-definition optical disc player via a coaxial or optical digital audio connection, the soundtrack may be available in the standard Dolby Digital or DTS format so that it may be decoded by the AVR.

An optional, external RF demodulator is required to use the AVR 445 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 or Coaxial Inputs KLab of the AVR 445. A demodulator is not required for use with high-definition optical disc or DVD players, or with DTS-encoded laser discs.

In order to provide maximum playback compatibility with DVDs, the AVR 445 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 on to the incoming digital audio data stream:

• When a Dolby Digital 5.1 data stream is detected, the choice of which surround mode is activated is determined by the setting on the

SURR

line of the SURROUND SETUP

menu (Figure 5), as shown on page 24.

Optical

DEFAULT

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

• When a disc with 2.0 Dolby Digital data is detected, the default mode is Dolby Digital with Pro Logic II postprocessing when you have a 5.1 speaker system, or Dolby Digital with Dolby Pro Logic IIx postprocessing when you have a 7.1 speaker system.

• Depending on the number of speaker channels available in your system, once the AVR locks on to the digital signal, you may select any surround mode or postprocessing 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 7/7.1-channel Movie mode postprocessing 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 445.All that is required is to connect the player’s output to either an on the rear panel ab or front panel KL.

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

When the AVR 445 is connected to a blue-laserbased high-definition optical disc player via an HDMI, coaxial or optical digital connection, the soundtrack from the player is also available in the standard DTS format so that it may be decoded by the AVR.

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.

Optical or Coaxial Input

• When selecting surround modes, any mode where the setting in its mode group (Dolby, DTS, Logic 7, PCM, etc.) has been set to SURROUND CONFIG menus will not appear and may not be selected. You may change the settings in this list at any time by following the instructions on pages 24–25.

Selecting a Digital Source

To utilize either digital mode, you must have properly connected a digital source to the AVR 445. Connect the digital outputs from DVD players, HDTV receivers, satellite systems or CD players to the

Inputs

KLab. 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 445 rear panel (e.g., connect the analog stereo audio output from a DVD to the on the rear panel when you connect the source’s digital outputs).

If you have not already configured an input for a digital source using the on-screen menus, as shown on page 22, first select the input using the remote or front-panel controls, as outlined in this manual. Next, press the

Digital Select ButtonE, then press the

‹/›

or the any of the they appear in the screen display. When the digital source is playing, the AVR 445 will automatically detect which type of digital data stream is being decoded and display that information in the

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 for the IN/OUT SETUP menu (Figure 2), as shown on page 22

Digital Bitstream and Surround Mode Indications

When a digital source is playing, the AVR 445 senses the type of bitstream data that is present, and automatically selects the proper surround mode. 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 445 shows you what type of signal is present to help you understand the choice of modes.

Button H on the front panel to

OPTICAL or COAXIAL

Upper Display Line # or on-

Upper Display Line #.

OFF in one of the

Optical or Coaxial

DVD Audio Inputs Z

choose

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When a digital source is first detected, the AVR 445 will display a message to indicate the type of bitstream being received. It will remain in the Line $ for about 5 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 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, Dolby Digital EX and DTS 5.1 or DTS-EX 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 and DTS programs, as available.

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

• The information on the right side of the display will tell you whether the digital audio data contains a special flag signal that will automatically activate the

3/2/.1) will appear, showing the

Lower Display

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 5.1 operation, you may use Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES, Logic 7/7.1 or Dolby Pro Logic IIx to add rear channels for full 7.1 sound fields. Note, however, that the availability of specific modes for postprocessing is dependent on the format of the incoming source material. While some combinations (e.g., a Dolby Digital or DTS 5.1 source with Logic 7/7.1 or Dolby Pro Logic IIx postprocessing) 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.

NOTE: When an HDMI-equipped video display is in use, regardless of the type of source and whether or not it is connected through the AVR 445, it communicates with the source device using a technology called “EDID” so that the capabilities of the source and display are properly matched. In some cases, this may cause configuration problems when the video display is not capable of handling multichannel audio. In those cases, it will send a signal back to the source (such as a DVD player or set-top box), limiting the digital audio output to two channels, even though a separate digital audio connection is made to the AVR.

If you encounter a situation in which an HDMI source and display are in use and a multichannel soundtrack does not trigger a “3/2/.1” message when playback begins, it may be necessary to change a setting in the source. In many cases, the setting is called “Audio Output,” though it may vary from brand to brand. Change the setting to “bitstream” or “original” so that the digital audio output is returned to the multichannel data stream. For information about the specific setting on your source player, consult the manufacturer. This is not a problem with the AVR 445, but rather it is a by-product of HDMI and its associated content protection systems.

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 MiniDisc.When a detected, the 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 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 Dolby Pro Logic II processing is applied, as shown on page 24.

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

USB Playback

The AVR 445 is among the very few A/V receivers capable of direct connection to a computer for audio playback. Once the AVR is connected, audio streams and playback are possible through your AVR, with all the power and performance of the high-current amplifier, your own speakers, and the enhanced multichannel playback made possible through the use of Logic 7, Dolby Pro Logic II/IIx or DTS Neo:6 processing.

The AVR 445’s USB connectivity may be used with PC-compatible computers running either Microsoft Windows®2000 with Service Pack 4 or higher installed, or Windows XP or Windows XP Media Center Edition with Service Pack 1 or higher installed. Connect one of the available USB ports on your computer or a USB hub to the using a cable with a standard USB plug on one side and a USB “Mini B” plug on the other side. You may use an optional cable available at most electronics and computer stores for this purpose.

In addition, you will need to have a media player installed on the computer. The AVR 445 has been tested for operation with Windows Media Version 8.0 and above, but it is also compatible with many other popular players such as iTunes and RealPlayer.®In most cases, it is best to always make certain that you have the latest version of the player installed to ensure the best compatibility.

When the connection between a computer and the AVR is made for the first time, or if the USB connection is plugged into a different USB port on a computer hub that has not been previously connected to the AVR, you will see a series of pop-up messages from Windows to indicate that the computer is configuring itself for the new device. Since the AVR provides a number of different functions, you may see the “Found New Hardware” message up to four times, one each

Lower Display Line $ will briefly

PCM signal is

PCM 44.1kHz or

USB Port W on the AVR

Player

, Winamp

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for “A/V Receiver,” “Compatible Device,”“Audio Receiver” and “Human Interface Device.” When all messages have appeared and then cleared the screen, you are almost ready to begin.

Before selecting the USB input, first make certain that one of the media players listed above has been opened on the computer. Then you may select the USB input in any of the following ways:

• To select USB as a source from the front panel, press the I USB appears as the input name in the

Line

The light up on the front panel.

• To select USB as the input using the main remote press the the button twice.

• To select USB as the input using the ZR 10 remote, press the

When the USB input is selected and the AVR 445 is connected to a compatible computer with one of the media players mentioned above open, you may then use either remote’s transport controls to start and stop playback, as well as move to the next track. Activity of the Transport buttons may vary from one media player to another, but at the very least you will be able to use the Play and Stop buttons.

Once playback is started, the audio from a USB source is treated the same as any other two-channel audio source, and you may apply any of the appropriate surround processing modes.When playing back audio from a computer via the USB connection, the internal speakers in a laptop computer are often muted.

Speaker/Channel Indicators

In addition to the bitstream indicators, the AVR 445 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 22).

Figure 22

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

nput Source Selector Button 7 until

Upper Display

# and in the semi-OSD display, if available.

USB Input Source Indicator ! will also

Input Selector 4 with DMP printed on

USB Input Selector∂.

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 445. 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 445 will automatically sense changes to the bitstream and channel count and reflect them in these indicators.

The letters used by the

Indicators

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 445. 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 sources you will see empty speaker position boxes, which indicates that the speaker is active and will receive 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.

@ will flash to indicate when a bitstream

Speaker/Channel Input

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 at any time when a Dolby Digital source is playing by pressing the

Mode Button

change the Night mode setting, as shown in the lower third of the on-screen display (except when HDMI, 720p or 1080i sources are in use). To turn the Night mode off, press the button as described, until D-RANGE OFF is shown.

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 25 for information on using the menus to set this option.

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 event 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 445 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 445.

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

T.Each press of the button will

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• 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, to make an analog recording using the

Outputs

2 and Video 1 Audio Outputs g,

you must change the the second page of the

REC OUT setting on

IN/OUT SETUP

Tape

menu (Fig. 3) to DSP DWNMIX. The digital signals will be passed through to the

Outputs

XY.

Digital Audio

Using

The AVR 445 is equipped for use with Harman Kardon’s optional iPod docking station.

When The Bridge is connected to the AVR and an iPod properly docked, you may use either remote to control the iPod for audio playback while using the front-panel display and on-screen semi-OSD messages to help you locate tracks or view information about the track being played. In addition, connecting an iPod to the AVR 445 through The Bridge also charges the iPod’s battery.You may even have the AVR 445 automatically turn on with your iPod as a playback source whenever the iPod is turned on, by using the

DMP AUTO POWER menu option,

described on page 43. To select The Bridge as the AVR’s input source:

• From the front panel, press the

Selector

6 on the front panel as needed.

• From the main remote, press the

Selector

• From the ZR 10 remote, press the

When The Bridge is connected and a compatible iPod properly docked, the iPod’s menu will be replaced with “harman/kardon” at the top of the iPod’s screen and the front-panel display and semi-OSD message will show messages that will guide you through the menu and content selection. If the shows an UNPLUGGED… message, please check to see that the correct iPod adapter is used in The Bridge and that the iPod is properly seated.

The AVR’s front-panel controls may also be used to access a limited number of iPod functions. Press the Tuning Mode Button 7 to play or pause the current track. The

Tuning Selector 3 may be used to

search in reverse (left side of button) or forward (right side of button) through the tracks. Press the

Band Selector

the

Preset Station Selectors 5 to scroll and the

4 to call up the iPod’s menu. Press

Set Button I to select. For complete information on using the remote or front-panel controls to operate

Input Source

DMP Input

/DMP S

Lower Display Line D

Tuner

an iPod, see the instructions that are included with The Bridge.

AM/FM Tuner Operation

The AVR 445’s AM/FM 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.

Tuner and Station Selection

The AVR 445’s AM/FM tuner may be selected as the unit’s source, and stations changed, by following one of these steps:

• From the front panel, press the

Selector

6 until the desired tuner frequency band (AM, FM or XM) appears. To change stations within a frequency band, press the

• You may also press the front panel’s

Selector

4 to select the tuner. The first press will select the last used frequency band and station. Subsequent presses will change the frequency bands, selecting the last used station or XM program used. Press the change stations within a frequency band.

• From the main remote, press the

Button

X by pressing the button up towards the top of the remote.The first press of the button selects the frequency band and station or XM channel that was last tuned. Press the button again to select between FM, AM and XM.You may also directly select the FM tuner by pressing the Tuner/FM Select Button X down toward the bottom of the remote.To change stations, press the

Tuning Up/Down Button M.

• To select the tuner from the ZR 10 remote, press the

Tuner SelectorÉ, or for XM Radio press

the

XM Radio Selector Buttonƒ(when an

optional XM Connect & Play module is connected and the programming service has been activated).

• To change the tuning mode, press the

Button

7Bø.

When the button is pressed so that

STEREO

appears in the Upper Display Line #,

each press will put the tuner in a scan mode that seeks the next higher or lower frequency station with acceptable signal strength. An

TUNED

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

appears in the Upper Display Line #,

each tap of the Selector will increase or decrease the frequency by one increment. When the tuner

Input Source

Tuning Selection 3.

Tuner Band

Tuning Selection 3 to

Tuner/FM Select

Tuning Mode

AUTO/

AUTO ST

MANUAL/

receives a strong-enough signal for adequate reception,

MANUAL TUNED will appear in the

Lower Display Line $.

• 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 shown above. Next, press the

Direct Button

8µ. 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 9¬to start over.

NOTE: When FM reception of a station is weak, audio

quality will be increased by switching to Mono mode by switching to the

MANUAL/MONO mode.

Preset Tuning

Using the remote, up to 30 AM or FM stations may be stored in the AVR 445’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 bñ; the station’s

frequency will flash.

2. Within 5 seconds, press the

Numeric Keys

c∆corresponding to the location where you

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

Line

Upper Display

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

c∆that correspond to the desired station’s

memory location.

• To manually tune through the list of stored preset stations

one by one, press the the front panel or the main remote, or the

Transport Controls

Preset Buttons 6v on

Prev/Next

on the ZR 10 remote.

XM Radio Operation

XM Radio is a satellite-delivered service that offers hundreds of program channels, as well as local traffic and weather information for select cities. The AVR 445 is “XM Ready,” which means that the unit is able to receive the XM service when an optional XM Connect & Play module is connected and the service activated. You may purchase the antenna module needed for XM Radio from many electronics or online retailers, or directly from XM Radio through the “Home Receivers” section of the XM Radio Store at www.xmradio.com.

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Once you have purchased the XM module, follow the instructions accompanying it to activate the XM Service. Connect the plug on the XM module to the XM Ready Input V on the rear panel of the AVR

445. For best results, point the antenna module out a window, again, following the instructions packed with the XM product. If a window view is not available for the antenna, XM Radio operates a series of terrestrial repeater stations that may be able to provide reception, though this service is not available everywhere.

IMPORTANT NOTE: XM Radio requires both the optional, external antenna module and a subscription to the XM Radio service. Antenna and service sold separately; XM Radio is not available in Alaska or Hawaii.

If you need to view the antenna module’s number, connect it to the AVR and then follow one of the steps shown below to select XM Radio as the input source. Tune to “000” to get a readout of the number.

Once you have an activated module connected, follow one of these steps to select XM Radio as your system’s audio source:

• From the front panel, press the

Selector

6. If XM was the last-used tuner source, it will appear; or press the button again until XM Radio is heard. Press the change stations within a frequency band. Press the Tuning Selector 3 to select a different XM channel.

• From the main remote, press the Tuner/FM Select

Button

X by pressing the button up towards the top of the remote as needed until XM Radio is shown as the source.To change stations, press the Tuning Up/Down Button M.

• To select the tuner from the ZR 10 remote control, press the

XM Radio Selector Button ƒ.

Channels are selected using the

Transport Controls

While using XM Radio is similar in many ways to AM/FM terrestrial radio, the wide range of program choices available, as well as the ability of the XM service to add special data and information tags into the digital audio data stream, means that some of the front-panel and remote controls traditionally used for tuner operation have different functions with XM Radio.

• When XM Radio is the AVR’s source, the channel number will appear in the along with an indication of the Preset number, if any, and a series of bars at the far right end of the display. These bars (not shown in the semi-OSD message), show the current signal strength similar to the signal strength displays on a cellular phone.

• The current channel’s name will normally appear in the

Lower Display Line D. For local traffic infor-

mation, the name of a city will be shown in place of

Input Source

Tuning Selector 3 to

Prev/Next

Upper Display Line C,

the channel name.You may change this display to show the current artist and track title information by pressing the When you are listening to a channel with local traffic information in the “200” series of channel numbers, these buttons change the display to show the temperature and current weather for the selected city.

• To tune a channel number directly, simply press the

Numeric Keys c∆. Unlike standard AM/FM

tuner operation, it is not necessary to press the Direct button first.

• The AVR 445 has five banks of preset memories for XM Radio, each with eight memory positions and designated by a letter (“A” through “E”). To store a channel into a memory group, first press the

C and on the top line of the semi-OSD display. Next, press the

appears in the bottom line of the semi-OSD display. Next, press the

Memory Button bñand note that a dash

will start to flash next to the preset memory bank letter. Within five seconds, press the

Button

you wish to use.

• To tune up or down through a list of channels stored in the currently active preset memory, press the Preset Up/Down Buttons L. You may also use the panel, or the on the ZR 10 remote.To change to another preset bank, press the press the until the desired preset memory bank letter appears in the line of the semi-OSD display.

• Each XM Radio channel is assigned a category, which may be viewed by pressing the

Mode Selector

an XM channel in any of the categories by first pressing the pressing the until the desired category name appears in the Lower Display Line D and in the bottom line of the semi-OSD display. Press the

FIœagain to start the search for the next

channel in that category.

• Note that you may see a indicating that the XM tuner is downloading content and may not be able to operate. If the message continues to appear, check to see whether the XM antenna is properly positioned toward a south-facing window, experiment with the antenna position, or change to another input and then reselect XM Radio.

Tuning Mode Selector 7Bø.

Set Button Fœuntil PRESET

appears in the Upper Display Line

‹/›

Navigation Buttons D

until the desired preset memory bank letter

Lower Display Line D and in the

Numeric

c∆from 1 to 8 for the memory slot

Preset Station Selector 5 on the front

Prev/Next Transport Controls

Set Button FIœand then

‹/›

Navigation Buttons HD

Lower Display Line D and in the bottom

Tuning

B7ø. You may search for

Set ButtonFIœand then

‹/›

Navigation Buttons HD

Set Button

LOADING message,

Recording

In normal operation, the audio or video source selected for listening through the AVR 445 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 Audio and Video Outputs

Sg in the record mode. Remember that if your source is Dolby Digital or DTS, and you wish to make an analog recording, you must change the

REC OUT setting on the second page of

the

IN/OUT SETUP menu (Figure 3) to

DSP DWNMIX.

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

NOTES:

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

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

• The

Front-Panel Video 4 N jacks may be config-

ured for use as outputs, allowing connection to a recorder, when the steps shown in the section below are followed.

• 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.

Front-Panel Connections

In addition to the rear-panel digital and analog outputs, the AVR 445 offers Harman Kardon’s exclusive configurable front-panel output-jack feature. For easy connection of portable devices, you may switch the frontpanel

Video 4 Jacks N from an input to an output

by changing the page of the from

IN to OUT.

Once the setting is made, the

Indicator

now outputs, instead of the default setting as inputs. Once changed to an output, the setting will remain as long as the AVR 445 is turned on, unless the setting is changed in the OSD menu system. However, once the AVR 445 is turned off, the setting is canceled. When the unit is turned on again, the front-panel jacks will return to their normal default setting as inputs.

VIDEO 4 setting on the second

IN/OUT SETUP menu (Figure 3)

Input/Output Status

M will turn red, indicating that the jacks are

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Output Level Trim Adjustment

Normal output level adjustment for the AVR 445 is established using EzSet/EQ, as outlined on pages 26–28. In some cases, however, it may be desirable to trim 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 )H˙.

Once the reference level has been set, press the

Channel Select Button CE and FRONT L LEVEL

To change the level, first press the

IF, and then use the ⁄/¤Navigation Buttons HD to raise or lower the level. DO NOT use the

volume control, as this will alter the reference setting. Once the change has been made, press the

Button Buttons

location that you wish to adjust. To adjust the subwoofer level, press the Ho until WOOFER LEVEL appears in the Lower Display Line $ or on-screen display.

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 445 will return to normal operation.

will appear in the Lower Display Line $.

Set Button

Set

IF; then press the ⁄/¤Navigation

HD to select the next output-channel

⁄/¤

Navigation Button

EzSet/EQ On/Off

If you wish to turn the filter settings established by EzSet/EQ on or off to demonstrate the impact EzSet/EQ has on the sound of your system, simply press the feature does not change the settings; it merely puts them in or out of the signal path.

EzSet/EQ On/Off button A. Using this

Dim Function

Since the AVR 445 will often be used when movies or other kinds of video programming are 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 42, 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 fullbrightness after the AVR is turned off and then on again. To return the displays to full-brightness without turning the unit off, press until the displays are on.

Dim ButtonW once to dim the

Standby/On Switch 1 will continue to

Volume Control ) will

Dim Button W as needed

The output levels may also be adjusted using the on-screen menu system to either the internal test tone or an external test disc by following the instructions shown on page 31.

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 42.

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.

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SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION

Unit does not function when Main • No AC Power • Make certain that AC power cord firmly connected to the AC Power Cord Power Switch is pushed Socket I and is plugged into a live outlet

• Check to see whether outlet is switch-controlled

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

•

Mute is on • Press Mute Button i

• Volume control is down • Turn up volume control

Unit turns on, but front-panel • Display brightness is turned off • Follow the instructions in the Dim and Display Brightness sections display does not light up on pages 41 and 42 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 nonencoded programs

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

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

or connect remote sensor

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

lights, motors or other electrical appliances

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

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

high internal temperature, it is normal for the fan to be inactive at normal volume levels

In addition to the items shown above, additional information on troubleshooting possible problems with your AVR 445, 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 445’s entire system memory including tuner presets, output level settings, delay times and speaker configuration data, first put the unit in the

Standby mode by pressing the

1. Next, press and hold the Surround Mode Group Selector

2 and the Tuning Mode Selector 8

buttons for 3 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, and digital input assignments, as well as the tuner presets.After a reset, the unit will be returned to the factory presets, and all settings for these items must be reentered.

Standby/On Switch

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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AVR445 EXPLODED VIEW PART LIST

Item # Description Part Number Q ty

1 AL DOOR AV R445 H03-ZMC11S00200 1 2 AL PANE L FRO NT AVR445 H03-ZMD2702GAGY 1 3 BADG E FRONT AL A V R445 GREY HOT STAMPI NG H03-ZMD2703GAGY 1 4 BADG E harman/kardon COVER TOP AVR445 H03-ZMD27S20A00 1 5 COVER TOP AVR445 H03-ZMD27S08A00 1 6 TAPE PANEL H03-ZVC11DWT200 1 7 TAPE DOOR H03-ZVC11DWT100 1 8 SHIELD IR H03-ZMD12S01A00 1

9 JACK P HONE 6.35 H70980110S 9P BK H03- S OSS9CKX3NN 1 10 BKT HEADPHONE H03-ZMB01S00100 1 11 SW PUSH POWER SDDLB15700 H03-SWA2B21PDA-R 1 12 BUTTON STANDBY ZPC1006GAWH 1 13 BUTTON POWER ZPC1003GAGY 1 14 INDICATOR STAND-BY ZPC1007GAMW 1 15 CAP BUTTON STAND-BY AVR445 H03-ZMC11S12A00 1 16 RUBBER TOP AVR445 ZFD122062SB 1 17 PANEL FRONT AVR445 ZPD2901GAGY 1

PANEL FRONT AVR445 EU ZP D3001GAGY-R-2 1 18 BRACKET DOOR H03-ZMC11S14A00 1 19 DOOR AVR445 ZPC1002GAGY 1 20 BKT HINGE AVR445 H03-ZMD05S16A00 2 21 FILTER VFD H03-ZPC1018GART 1 22 WINDOW DISPLAY AVR445+ BADGE NAME AVR445 H03- ZPD3119GABT 1 23 CAP KNOB VOLUME H03-ZPD0317GACR 1 24 COVER KNOB H03-ZPD0316GASG 1 25 VOLUME KNOB H03-ZPD0315GAMW 1 26 DAMPER GEAR DP120 H03-ZVC11GEAR01 2 27 INDICATOR VIDEO ZPC1102GAMW 1 28 BUTTON 8 KEY ZPC1005GAGY 1 29 BUTTON 7 KEY H03-ZPC1004GASG 1

BUTTON 7 KEY EU H03-ZPD1004GASG 1 30 RUBBER FOOT 19.7X19.7X2T BK ZFNR19720SB 4 31 FOOT 50MM 15.8MM ZPC1103GAGY 4 32 CHASSIS MAIN AVR445 H03-ZMD27S13A00 1 33 CON PHONO SCKT RCA-313P3PINS H03-SORA3313PNN 1 34 JACK S-VIDEO 1P C40160261N H03-SORA8OSC5N8 1 35 AC PUN SHIELD DIGITAL ET H03-ZMC12S17A00 1 36 JACK RCA 1P JE010003MN GND OR H03-SORA1JE01NN 1 37 FIBER OPTIC RECEIVING TORX177L (F, T) H03-SOTORX177LT 1 38 JACK PHONE 3.5PI PJ0435179N H03-SO3P5179NNN 3 39 RUBBER TOP AVR445 ZFD122072SB 1 40 SPRING STOPPER AVR445 H03- ZMC11S06A00 1 41 SWIROT EC 16B24204A9 5V 500UOA 10T 3P 00 H03-SWE3A0505S1 1 42 SPRING PLATE GND C5212 0.2T H03-ZMB01S 02200 9 43 SHIELD MICROPHONE H03-ZMD12S01B00 1 44 VFD 18-BT-19GINK H03-XD18BT19GNA 1 45 HOLDER VFD AVR445 ZPC1017GABK 1 46 CHASSIS FRONT AVR445 H03-ZMC11S07A00 1 47 REMOCON RECEIVER MODULE ROM-N338TEC H03- ICROMN338EC 1 48 DC FAN JF0925S1M-003C651R 12V 92x 92x 25mm H03-ZVJF 0925S 00- R 1 49 BKT FAN FRONT AVR445 H03-ZMC11S09A00 1 50 H/SINK MAIN AVR445 H03-ZMD27HS 0200 1 51 BKT TRANS BOTTOM H03-ZMC12S08B00 1 52 POWER TRANSFORMER AVR445 MAIN TRANS 120V60HZ H03-T XPW MEI94B0 1

POWER TRANSFORMER AVR445EU MAIN TRANS 230V 50Hz H03-TXPWMEI92B0 1

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