Harman Kardon AVR-635 Owners manual

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AVR 635
Power for the Digital Revolution
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AVR 635
AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER
OWNER’S MANUAL
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AVR 635 AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER
3 Introduction 4 Important Safety Information 4 Unpacking 5 Front-Panel Controls
8 Rear-Panel Connections 11 Main Remote Control Functions 15 Zone II Remote Control Functions 16 Installation and Connections 19 System Configuration 19 Speaker Placement 19 System Setup 20 Input Setup 22 Audio Setup 24 Using EzSet/EQ 26 Manual Setup 27 Speaker Setup 28 Speaker Crossover Setting 29 Delay Settings 30 Output Level Adjustment 32 Operation 32 Basic Operation 32 Source Selection 32 Volume and Tone Control 33 Surround Mode Selection 33 Digital Audio Playback 34 Surround Mode Chart 37 Tuner Operation 38 Recording 38 Front-Panel Connections 38 Output Level Trim Adjustment 38 Dim Function 39 Advanced Features 39 Front-Panel Display Fade 39 Display Brightness 39 Turn-On Volume Level 39 Semi-OSD 40 Full-OSD Time-Out Adjustment 40 Digital 41 Multiroom Operation 41 Multiroom Setup 41 Surround Channel 42 Multiroom Operation 43 Configuring the Remote 43 Preprogrammed Code Entry 44 Automatic Code Entr 44 Learning Commands 45 Lear 46 Changing Devices 46 Macro Programming 48 Punch-Through Configuration 50 Renaming Keys 51 Resetting the Remote 52 Device Priority 52 Backlight Options 54 Troubleshooting Guide 54 Processor Reset 55 Technical Specifications 56 Index
See trademark acknowledgements on page 55.
Settings
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Timing
Assignment
For Canadian model
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. For models having a power cord with a polarized plug:
To prevent electric shock, match wide blade
CAUTION: of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
Modèle pour les Canadien
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est confor à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Sur les modèles dont la fiche est polarisee: ATTENTION: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu’au fond.
Typographical Conventions
In order to help you use this manual with the remote control, front-panel controls and rear-panel connections, certain conventions have been used.
EXAMPLE – (bold type) indicates a specific remote control or front-panel button, connection jack
EXAMPLE – (OCR type) indicates a message that is visible on-screen or on the front-panel information display
EXAMPLE – (Synchro type) indicates a message that is displayed on the remote control’s LCD screen
1 – (number in a square) indicates a specific front-panel control A – (letter in a square) indicates a front-panel control that is normally concealed behind the drop-down door
¡ – (number in a circle) indicates a rear
a – (number in an oval) indicates a button or indicator on the remote
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– (letter in an oval) indicates a button on the Zone II remote
The appearance of your receiver’s on-screen menus may vary slightly from the illustrations in this manual. Whether the text appears in all uppercase or upper remain the same.
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2 TABLE OF CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION
Thank You for Choosing Harman Kardon
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With the purchase of a Harman Kardon AVR 635, you are about to begin many years of listening enjoyment.
The AVR 635 has a wide range of features and options that accommodate virtually any combination of speakers, room size and program sources. It is as easy to operate as it is to set up
, but in order to take maximum advantage of the many advanced technologies within your new AVR, it is strongly recommended that you take a few minutes to read this owner’s manual.
If you have any questions about this product, its instal­lation or its operation, we recommend that you contact your dealer or installer, as they are your best source of local information. You may also access a wealth of information and assistance by visiting our Web site at www.harmankardon.com.
Description and Features
The AVR 635 is designed to serve as the hub of your home entertainment system, combining the flexibility to access the wide range of audio and video source options available today with the power to handle virtu­ally any type of program material or surround mode. Thanks to a state-of-the-art DA610 digital signal processor from Texas Instruments, the AVR 635 offers precision decoding of all currently available technolo­gies from Dolby Laboratories and DTS
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. In addition, older analog and two-channel program sources benefit from the latest version of Harman International’s
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processing which creates a wider, more
Logic 7 enveloping sound field with more defined channel positioning and the ability to create 7.1 sound fields from 5.1 sources.Additional processing and decoding options include MP3 (when connected to a compatible computer) and HDCD
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for enhanced CD playback as well as Dolby* Virtual speaker and Dolby Headphone processing
An important addition to the of features is EzSet/EQ
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s impressive list
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which automates the configu
, ration process to make it quicker, easier and more precise. Using the special microphone supplied with the unit, EzSet/EQ takes the guesswork out of entering
“size” and crossover information, delay times
speaker for all channels and output levels. In addition to the configuration settings, EzSet/EQ also includes room equalization so that the signals sent to each speaker are tailored to provide accurate sonic quality with your
room size and
specific combination of speaker type
,
other factors that influence room acoustics.With
EzSet/EQ, your system is custom-configured in a few minutes with accuracy that previously required expen­sive and hard-to-use test equipment.
In tandem with EzSet/EQ, the AVR 635 includes a full set of manual configuration settings for those who wish to custom-trim their system even further. A Quadruple Crossover bass management system makes it possible to enter different crossover settings for each speaker group.
Video connections and system integration is a snap with the AVR 635, thanks to format cross-conversion which allows any video input to be output as a high­quality component signal,
complete with the on-screen menus. For those sources already in com­ponent form, three assignable, wide-bandwidth inputs are available
, and the Video inputs are renameable. To further enhance the viewing experience with digital sources or displays, the AVR 635’s A/V Sync Delay feature allows you to compensate for the loss of lip sync due to digital video delays individually for each input. Full-carrier IR outputs, a bi-directional RS-232 port and a learning remote with a two-line display are among the many other features that make the AVR 635’s power simple to use.
The AVR 635’s multizone options and a standard Zone II remote control make it possible to listen to a separate source in a room while the main home theater uses a different source.With assignable rear surround channel amplifiers, you may create a basic remote listening zone without any additional equip­ment. For one-wire multiroom connectivity, the AVR 635 is A-BUS Ready,
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requiring only a single Category 5/5e cable and an optional remote module to power remote speakers while controlling volume and enabling full control over the program source and compatible IR-controlled devices.The unit’s Multiroom outputs may also be used to feed an optional, external power amplifier and volume control.
The AVR 635’s seven-channel amplifier is our time-
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honored high-current, ultrawide-bandwidth design with the power to reproduce the loudest crescendos or cinema sound effects while remaining virtually free from distortion or system noise.
Combining state-of-the-art circuitry, digital technology and proven performance with an elegant design that is compatible with the latest source components and video displays, the AVR 635 represents the culmina­tion of Harman Kardon’s fifty-year history of delivering the finest sonic performance.
AVR’s
n All popular digital and matrix surround modes,
including Dolby* Digital, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic* IIx, DTS,
trix, DTS Neo:6
and Ma
n Seven channels of high-current, ultrawide-
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DTS-ES®Discrete
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and DTS 96/24
bandwidth amplification with the surround back channels assignable to either main room or remote room use
n
Harman Kardon’s exclusive Logic 7®processing, along with Dolby Virtual Speaker processing for use when only two speakers are available
n Dolby Headphone to create spacious, open
sound fields when using headphones
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n HDCD
decoding for enhanced CD playback, and MP3 decoding for use with compatible computers
n Precision video cross-conversion circuitry out-
puts any video input on the component out­puts, complete with on-screen system menus
n High-bandwidth, HDTV-compatible component
video inputs may be assigned to any video input
n Harman Kardon’s advanced EzSet/EQ
auto­matically configures speaker settings and sets room equalization for quick, easy and accu­rate system setup
n Full bass management for all inputs, including
the analog direct inputs for DVD-Audio and SACD players, including Quadruple Crossover and individual settings for each input
n A/V Sync delay adjustable for each input
delivers perfect lip sync with digital programs or video displays
n Front-panel digital audio and analog
audio/video jacks may be used as either inputs or outputs for connection to portable products or video game consoles
luding a
n Extensive Multiroom options,
inc standard Zone II remote, assignable rear­channel amplifier channels and A-BUS Ready capability for listening to a separate source in a remote zone
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, HDCD®, High Definition Compatible Digital®and Pacific Microsonics™are either registered trademarks
or trademarks of Pacific Microsonics, Inc., in the United States and/or other countries. HDCD system manufactured
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Inc
under license from P
acific Microsonics
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INTRODUCTION 3
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SAFETY INFORMATION
Important Safety Information
erify Line Voltage Before Use
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Your AVR 635 has been designed for use with 120-volt AC current. Connection to a line voltage other than that for which it is intended can create a safety and fire hazard and may damage the unit.
If you have any questions about the voltage requirements for your specific model, or about the line voltage in your area, contact your selling dealer before plugging the unit into a wall outlet.
Do Not Use Extension Cords
To avoid safety hazards, use only the power cord attached to your unit. We do not recommend that extension cords be used with this product. electrical devices, do not run power cords under rugs or carpets or place heavy objects on them. Damaged power cords should be replaced immediately by an authorized service center with a cord meeting factory specifications.
Handle the AC Power Cord Gently
When disconnecting the power cord from an AC out­let, always pull the plug; never pull the cord. If you do not intend to use the unit for any considerable length of time, disconnect the plug from the AC outlet.
Do Not Open the Cabinet
There are no user-serviceable components inside this product. Opening the cabinet may present a shock hazard, and any modification to the product will void your guarantee. If water or any metal object such as a paper clip, wire or a staple accidentally falls inside the unit, disconnect it from the AC power source immedi­ately, and consult an authorized service center.
CATV or Antenna Grounding
If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to this product, be certain that it is grounded so as to pro­vide some protection against voltage surges and static
Section 810 of the National Electrical Code,
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charges ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes and requirements of the grounding electrode.
TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER:
NOTE
is provided to call the CA installer’s attention to article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in par-
specifies that the cable ground shall be con
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ticular nected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entr
TV (Cable
y as possible
As with all
This reminder
TV) system
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Installation Location
n To ensure proper operation and to avoid the poten-
tial for safety hazards, place the unit on a firm and level surface certain that the shelf and any mounting hardware can support the weight of the product.
n Make certain that proper space is provided both
above and below the unit for ventilation. If this product will be installed in a cabinet or other enclosed area, make certain that there is sufficient air movement within the cabinet. cumstances
n Do not place the unit directly on a carpeted
surface.
n Avoid installation in extremely hot or cold locations,
or in an area that is exposed to direct sunlight or heating equipment.
n Avoid moist or humid locations. n Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on the top of
the unit, or place objects directly over them.
n Due to the weight of the AVR 635 and the heat
generated by the amplifiers, there is the remote possibility that the rubber padding on the bottom of the unit’s feet may leave marks on certain wood or veneer materials. Use caution when placing the unit on soft woods or other materials that may be damaged by heat or heavy objects.
Cleaning
When the unit gets dirty, wipe it with a clean, soft, dry cloth. If necessary, wipe it with a soft cloth dampened with mild soapy water, then a fresh cloth with clean
. Wipe dry immediately with a dry cloth. NEVER
water use benzene, aerosol cleaners, thinner, alcohol or any other volatile cleaning agent. Do not use abrasive clean­ers, as they may damage the finish of metal parts. Avoid spraying insecticide near the unit.
Moving the Unit
Before moving the unit, be certain to disconnect any interconnection cords with other components make certain that you disconnect the unit from the AC outlet.
Important Information for the User
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class-B digital device Part 15 of the FCC Rules.The limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer­ence in a residential installation. ates, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communication. However, there is no guarantee that harmful interference will not occur in a particular instal­lation.
. When placing the unit on a shelf, be
Under some cir-
a fan may be required.
,
and
,
pursuant to
,
This equipment gener-
uses and can radiate radio-frequency energy
If this equipment does cause har
mful interfer
and,
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ence to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
n Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. n Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver
n Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
n Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE: Changes or modifications may cause this unit to fail to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Unpacking
The carton and shipping materials used to protect your new receiver during shipment were specially designed to cushion it from shock and vibration. We suggest that you save the carton and packing materials for use in shipping if you move, or should the unit ever need repair.
To minimize the size of the carton in storage, you may wish to flatten it. This is done by carefully slitting the tape seams on the bottom and collapsing the carton. Other cardboard inserts may be stored in the same manner. Packing materials that cannot be collapsed should be saved along with the carton in a plastic bag.
If you do not wish to save the packaging materials, please note that the carton and other sections of the shipping protection are recyclable environment and discard those materials at a local recycling center.
At this time, you should remove the protective plastic film from the front-panel lens. Leaving the film in place will affect the perfor
.
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Please respect the
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mance of your remote control.
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FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS
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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 635’s front panel:
1 Standby/On Switch 2 Surround Mode Group Selector 3 Surround Mode Selector 4 Tuning Selector 5 Tuner Band Selector 6 Preset Station Selector
The following controls and jacks are located behind the front-panel door. To open the door, place the edge of a finger on the left or right edge of the panel and gently swing the door down towards you.
A Main Power Switch B Headphone Jack C Tone Mode Button D Speaker Selector Button E Channel
1 Standby/On Switch: When the Main Power
Switch
AVR 635; press it again to turn the unit off. Note that the illumination surrounding the switch will turn blue when the unit is on.
2 Surround Mode Group Selector: Press this but ton to select the top-level group of surround modes. Each press of the button will select one of the sur­round mode categories
Adjust Selector
A
is “ON,” press this button to turn on the
Once the button is pressed so
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7 Input Source Selector 8 Tuning Mode Selector 9 Front-Panel Control 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 Jacks
that the name of the desired surround mode category appears in the on-screen display and in the
Display Line Selector
available modes
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3 to choose from the various mode options. 3 Surround Mode Selector: Press this button
to select from among the available surround mode
$, press the Surround Mode
3 to cycle through the individual modes
. For example, press this button to select Dolby and then press the
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Surround Mode Selector
Lower
# Upper Display Line $ Lower Display Line % Surround Mode Indicators ^ Remote Sensor Window
K Optical 4 Digital Input L Input/Output Status Indicators M Coaxial 4 Digital Jack
, press the
see page 34.
Audio/Video Jacks
Surround Mode Group Selector 2
y such as Dolby or Logic 7,
and
N Video 4
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 to select a categor then press this button to see the specific mode choices that are available. For more information on mode selection,
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FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS
uning Selector:
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to tune lower-frequency stations and the right side of the button to tune higher-frequency stations. When the tuner is in the each tap of the Selector will increase or decrease the frequency by one increment. When the tuner receives a strong-enough signal for adequate reception,
MANUAL TUNED will appear in the Lower Display Line
the tuner is in the press the button once, and the tuner will scan for a station with acceptable signal strength. When the next higher- or lower-frequency station with a strong­enough signal is tuned, the frequency scan will stop
Lower Display Line $ and the on-screen
and the display will indicate FM Stereo station is tuned, the display will read AUTO ST TUNED. See page 37 for more information on using the tuner.
5 Tuner Band Selector: Pressing this button will automatically switch the Pressing it again will switch between the AM and FM frequency bands. (See page 37 for more information on the tuner.)
6 Preset Station Selector: Press this button to scroll up or down through the list of stations that have been entered into the preset memory. (See page 37 for more information on tuner programming.)
7 Input Source Selector: Press this button to change the input by scrolling up or down through the list of input sources.
8 Tuning Mode Selector: Press this button to select Auto or Manual tuning. When the button is pressed so that
AUTO/STEREO appears in the Upper
Display Line
station with an acceptable signal when the
Selector
4wéis pressed. When the button is
pressed so that
Upper Display Line #, Selector
4wéwill increase the frequency. (See
page 37 for more information on using the tuner.) This button may also be used to switch between Stereo and Mono modes for FM radio reception.
Press the left side of the button
MANUAL/MONO mode,
$ and in the on-screen display
AUTO/STEREO mode
AUTO TUNED. When an
AVR 635 to the Tuner mode.
#, the tuner will search for the next
MANUAL/MONO appears in the
each press of the Tuning
When weak
. When
Tuning
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reception is encountered, select the Manual/Mono tuning mode. Press and hold again to switch back to Stereo mode. (See page 37 for more information on using the tuner
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that the front-panel jacks and controls behind this door may be accessed, gently pull the door down and towards you using either upper corner of the door.
) Volume Control: Turn this knob clockwise to increase the volume volume. If the AVR 635 is muted, adjusting the volume control will automatically release the unit from the silenced condition.
! Input Indicators: One of these indicators will light to identify the currently selected input. Note that the entire list will light briefly each time the unit is turned on as a test.
@ Speaker/Channel Input Indicators: These indi- cators are multipurpose, indicating both the speaker type selected for each channel and the incoming data­signal configuration. The left, center, right, right surround and left surround speaker indicators are composed of three boxes, while the subwoofer is a single box. The center box lights when a “small” speaker is selected, and the two outer boxes light when “large” speakers are selected. When none of the boxes are lit for the center, surround or subwoofer channels, no speaker has been assigned that position. (See page 27 for more informa­tion on configuring speakers.) The letters inside each box displays the active input channels. For standard analog inputs, only the L and R will light, indicating a stereo input. For a digital source, the indicators will light to display the channels being received at the digital input. interrupted. (See page 36 for more information on the Channel Indicators.)
# Upper Display Line: Depending on the unit’s status, a variety of messages will appear here. In normal operation, this line will show the current input source and identify whether an analog or digital input is in use.When the tuner is selected as the input, this line will identify the station as frequency and preset number, if any.
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ront-Panel Control Door:To open the door so
, counterclockwise to decrease the
When the letters flash,
the digital input has been
AM or FM and show the
wer Display Line:
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status, a variety of messages will appear here. In nor­mal operation, the current surround mode will appear on this line.
% Surround Mode Indicators: One of these indicators will light to show the surround mode in use. Depending on the specific combination of input sources and surround mode selected, more than one indicator may light. (See page 34 for more information.)
^ Remote Sensor Window: The sensor behind this window receives infrared signals from the remote control. Aim the remote at this area and do not block or cover it unless an external remote sensor is installed.
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FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS
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The following controls and jacks are located behind the front-panel door door down towards you.
A Main Power Switch: Press this switch to apply power to the AVR 635. When the switch is pressed
the unit is placed in a Standby mode, as indicated
in, by the amber illumination surrounding the
1. This button MUST be pressed in to
Switch
operate the unit. To turn the unit off and prevent the use of the remote control, this switch should be pressed until it pops out from the front panel so that the word “OFF” may be read at the top of the switch.
NOTE: This switch is normally left in the “ON” position. B Headphone Jack: This jack may be used to lis-
ten to the AVR 635’s output through a pair of head­phones. Be certain that the headphones have a stan­dard 1/4" stereo phone plug, or that you use an adaptor, as needed, to convert the plug on your head­phones to the 1/4" jack used on the AVR.When the headphone jack is in use, the main room speakers will automatically be turned off and the unit will output a standard stereo signal. You may also use one of the Dolby Headphone modes for an enhanced listening experience. For more information on headphone lis­tening, see page 33.
C Tone Mode Button: This button controls the tone mode settings, enabling adjustment of the bass and treble boost/cut. 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
controls out of the signal path, press either of the
/Buttons H until the display reads TONE OUT
. To change the bass or treble settings, press
the button again until the desired option appears in the Lower Display Line $ and in the on-screen display and then press either of the enter the desired boost or cut setting. See page 32 for more information on the tone controls.
You may also use it to take the tone
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D Speaker Selector Button: Press this button to begin the process of configuring the AVR 635 for the type of speakers it is being used with. information on configuring the speaker settings, see page 27.
E Channel Adjust Selector: Press the button to begin the process of adjusting the channel level out­puts using the source currently playing through your AVR. For complete information on adjusting the chan­nel output level, see page 30.
F Digital Input Selector: Press this button to begin the process of selecting a digital source for use with the currently selected input. Once the button has been pressed, use the desired input and then press the enter the setting into the unit’s memory. See page 33 for more information on digital audio.
G Delay Adjust Selector: Press this button to begin the process of adjusting the delay settings for Dolby surround modes. See page 29 for more information on delay adjustments.
H‹/Buttons: When making system configura- tion changes using the front-panel controls 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’
J EzSet/EQ Microphone Jack: Before starting the EzSet/EQ automated setup process phone 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.
. To open the door, place the edge of a finger on the left or right edge of the panel and gently swing the
L Input/Output Status Indicators: These LED indicators will normally light green to show that the
For complete
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plug the micro
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Input/Output Jacks
these jacks are configured for use as an output, the appropriate indicator will turn red to show that the jack may be used as an output for recording. (See page 38 for more information on configuring the front-panel jacks as outputs, rather than inputs.)
M Coaxial 4 Digital Jack: Connect the coaxial digi­tal input or output for a digital audio product such as a portable audio player or video game to this jack. The jack is normally an input, but may be switched to an output for recording using the menu system. See page 38 for more information.
N Video 4 Input/Output Jacks: These audio/video jacks may be used as either an input or output for temporary connection to video games or portable audio/video products such as camcorders and portable audio players. (See page 38 for more information on switching these jacks between an input and output.)
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REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS
¡ AM AntennaFM Antenna £ Preamp Outputs ¢ Subwoofer OutputA-BUS Connector
§ Surround Speaker OutputsFront Speaker Outputs
Fan Vents ª Center Speaker OutputsSurround Back/Multiroom Speaker OutputsAC Power Cord ¤ Switched AC Accessory Outlet Unswitched
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Video Monitor Outputs
Video Inputs
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· Video 2 Video Outputs a Video 3
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b Component Video Monitor Outputs c DVD Component Video Inputs d Component Video 1 Inputs e Component
Video 2 Inputs
f Multiroom IR Input g Remote IR Input h Remote IR Output i Remote IR Carrier Output j RS-232 Port k Coaxial Digital
Audio Output
Multiroom Audio Outputs Coaxial Digital Audio Inputs CD Audio Inputs Optical Digital Audio Output DVD Audio Inputs Tape Inputs
ape Outputs
T Optical Digital Audio Inputs
Audio Inputs
Video 1 Video 1 Audio Outputs Video 2 Audio Inputs Video 2 Audio Outputs 8-Channel Direct Inputs Video 3 Audio Inputs
NOTE: To make it easier to follow the instructions that refer to this illustration, a larger copy may be downloaded from the Product Support section for this product at www.harmankardon.com.
o assist in making the correct connections for
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NOTE: multichannel input, output and speaker connections, all connection jacks and terminals are color-coded as follows:
Front Left: White Front Right: Red Center:
REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS
REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS
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Surround Left:
Blue Surround Right: Gray Surround Back Left: Brown Surround Back Right: Tan Subwoofer:
Audio: Orange
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REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS
Antenna:
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plied with the receiver to these terminals. If an external AM antenna is used, make connections to the GND terminals in accordance with the instructions sup-
with the antenna.
plied
FM Antenna: Connect the supplied indoor or an optional external FM antenna to this terminal.
£ Preamp Outputs: Connect these jacks to an optional, external power amplifier for applications where higher power is desired.
¢ Subwoofer Output: Connect this jack to the line- level input of a powered subwoofer woofer amplifier is used, connect this jack to the sub­woofer amplifier input.
A-BUS Connector:
A-BUS®-certified remote room product to extend the multiroom capabilities of your AVR 635. See page 17 for more information on A-BUS.
§ Surround Speaker Outputs: Connect these out­puts to the matching + and – terminals on your sur­round channel speakers. In conformance with the CEA color-code specification, the blue terminal is the posi­tive (+) terminal that should be connected to the red (+) terminal on the Surround Left speaker with older color-coding, while the gray terminal should be con­nected to the red (+) terminal on the Surround Right speaker with the older color-coding. Connect the black (–) terminal on the AVR to the matching black nega­tive (–) terminals for each surround speaker. (See page 16 for more information on speaker polarity.)
Front Speaker Outputs: Connect these outputs to the matching + or – terminals on your left and right
. When making speaker connections, always
speakers make certain to maintain correct polarity by connecting the color-coded (white for front left and red for front right) (+) terminals on the AVR 635 to the red (+)
minals on the speakers and the black (–) ter
ter on the AVR 635 to the black (–) terminals on the speakers. See page 16 for more information on speaker polarity.
Fan Vents: These ventilation holes are the output
VR 635’s airflow system. To ensure proper
A
of the 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
mal volume levels
most nor sensor turns the fan on only when it is needed.
the AM loop antenna sup-
Connect
. If an external sub-
Connect this jack to an optional
An automatic temperature
.
AM and
minals
ª Center Speaker Outputs: Connect these outputs to the matching + and – terminals on your center channel speaker. In conformance with the CEA color­code specification, the green terminal is the positive
minal that should be connected to the red (+)
(+) ter terminal on speakers with the older color-coding. Connect the black (–) terminal on the AVR to the black negative (–) terminal on your speaker. (See page 16 for more infor
Surround Back/Multiroom Speaker Outputs:
These speaker terminals are normally used to power the surround back left/surround back right speakers in a 7.1-channel system. However, they may also be used to power the speakers in a second zone, which will receive the output selected for a multiroom system. To change the output fed to these terminals from the default of the Surround Back speakers to the Multiroom Output, you must change a setting in the Advanced Menu of the OSD system. See page 41 for more information on configuring this speaker output. In
mal surround system use, the brown and black ter-
nor minals are the surround back left channel positive (+) and negative (–) connections and the tan and black terminals are the surround back right positive (+) and negative (–) terminals. For multiroom use, connect the brown and black SBL terminals to the red and black connections on the left remote zone speaker and con­nect the tan and black SBR terminals to the red and black terminals on the right remote zone speaker.
AC Power Cord Jack: Connect the AC power cord to this jack when the installation is complete. To ensure safe operation, use only the power cord supplied with the unit. If a replacement is required, it must be of the same type and capacity
¤ Switched AC Accessory Outlet: These outlets may be used to power any device you wish to have turned on when the AVR 635 is turned on with the Standby/On Switch 1.
Unswitched AC Accessory Outlet: This outlet may be used to power any AC device. The power will remain on at this outlet, AVR 635 is on or off.
NOTE: The total power consumption of all devices connected to the accessory outlets should not exceed 100 watts.
Video Monitor Outputs: Connect these jacks to the composite or S-video input of a TV monitor or video projector to view the on-screen menus and the output of any standard video source selected by the receiver’s video switcher.
Video Inputs:
DVD
video outputs of a DVD player or other video source to these jacks.
mation on speaker polarity.)
.
regardless of whether the
Connect the composite or S-
Video 1
S-video PLAY/OUT jacks of a VCR or other video source to these jacks.
Video 1 Video Outputs: Connect the composite or S-video REC/IN jacks of a VCR or other video recording device such as a DVD recorder or PVR to these jacks.
° Video 2 Video Inputs: Connect the composite or S-video PLAY/OUT jacks of a VCR or other video source to these jacks
· Video 2 Video Outputs: Connect the composite or S-video REC/IN jacks of a recording device such as a DVD recorder or PVR to these jacks.
a Video 3 Video Inputs: Connect the composite or S-video PLAY/OUT jacks of a VCR or other video source to these jacks.
b Component Video Monitor Outputs: Connect these outputs to the component video inputs of a video projector or monitor. When a source connected to one of the selected, the signal will be sent to these jacks.
c DVD Component Video Inputs: These inputs may be used with any source device equipped with analog Y/Pr/Pb or RGB component video outputs. The factory default is for these jacks to be linked to the DVD input, but you may change the setting at any time through the page 21 for more information on configuring the component video inputs.
d Component Video 1 Inputs: These inputs may be used with any source device equipped with analog Y/Pr/Pb or RGB component video outputs.The factory default is for these jacks to be linked to the DVD input, but you may change the setting at any time through the more information on configuring the component video inputs
e Component Video 2 Inputs: These inputs may be used with any video source device equipped with analog Y/Pr/Pb or RGB component video outputs. The factor Video 2 input, but you may change the setting at any time through the page 21 for more information on configuring the com­ponent video inputs.
f Multiroom IR Input: Connect the output of an IR sensor in a remote room to this jack to AVR 635’s multiroom control system.
Video Inputs:
Component Video Inputs cd is
IN/OUT SETUP menu. See
IN/OUT SETUP menu. See page 21 for
.
y default is for these jacks to be linked to the
IN/OUT SETUP menu. See
Connect the composite or
.
VCR or other video
operate the
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AVR 635’s front-panel IR sensor is blocked due to cabinet doors or other obstructions, an external IR sensor may be used. Connect the output of the sensor to this jack.
h Remote IR Output: This connection permits the IR sensor in the receiver to serve other remote con­trolled devices. Connect this jack to the “IR IN” jack on compatible Har
man Kardon equipment.
i Remote IR Carrier Output: The output of this jack is the full signal received at the
w
^ or input through the Remote IR Input
Windo
Remote Sensor
g including the carrier frequency that is removed from signals at the
Remote IR Output h. Use this
output to extend IR remote signals to the input of compatible products by direct connection or through the use of optional, external IR “blasters”. If you are in doubt as to which of the two IR Output jacks to use, we recommend that you consult with your dealer or installer, or check with the manufacturer of the external equipment you wish to control.
j RS-232 Port: This jack may be used to control the AVR 635 over a bi-directional RS-232 serial control link to a compatible computer or programmable remote control system. Due to the complexity of programming RS-232 commands, we strongly recommend that connections to this port for control purposes be made by a trained and qualified technician. This jack may also link to a compatible computer to upgrade the software and operating sys­tem of the AVR 635 when upgrades are available.
k Coaxial Digital Audio Output: Connect this jack to the coaxial digital input of a CD-R/RW, MiniDisc or other compatible digital recorder.
Multiroom
Audio Outputs:
Connect these jacks to the optional external audio power amplifier and video distribution system that delivers the source selected for multizone distribution.
Coaxial Digital Audio Inputs: Connect the coax
digital output from a DVD player, HDTV receiver, the S/P-DIF output of a compatible computer playing MP3 files or streams, LD player these jacks
. The signal may be a Dolby Digital signal,
DTS signal or a standard PCM digital source
sound card
or CD player to
Do not
. connect the RF digital output of an LD player to these jacks.
CD Audio Inputs: Connect these jacks to the
left/right analog audio output of a compact disc player or CD changer or other audio source.
Optical Digital Audio Output: Connect this jack
to the optical digital input connector on a CD-R/RW, MiniDisc or other compatible digital recorder.
DVD Audio Inputs: Connect the left/right analog
outputs of a DVD player or other audio source to these jacks
.
Tape Inputs: Connect these jacks to the Play/Oout
jacks of an audio recorder.
Tape Outputs: Connect these jacks to the
Record/Input jacks of an audio recorder.
Optical Digital Audio Inputs: Connect the opti-
cal digital output from a DVD player, HDTV receiver, the S/P-DIF output of a compatible computer sound card playing MP3 files or streams, LD player or CD player to these jacks.The signal may be a Dolby Digital signal, a DTS signal or a standard PCM digital source.
Video 1 Audio Inputs: Connect the left/right
PLAY/OUT audio output jacks on a VCR or other video source to these jacks.
Video 1 Audio Outputs: Connect the left/right
REC/IN audio input jacks on a VCR or other video source to these jacks.
Video 2 Audio Inputs: Connect the left/right
PLAY/OUT audio output jacks on a VCR or other video source to these jacks.
Video 2 Audio Outputs: Connect the left/right
REC/IN audio input jacks on a VCR or other video source to these jacks
.
8-Channel Direct Inputs: These jacks are used
for connection to source devices such as DVD-Audio or SACD players with discrete analog outputs. Depending on the source device in use, all eight jacks may be used, to the front left/right,
though in many cases only connections
surround left/right and
,
center
LFE (subwoofer input) jacks will be used for standard
5.1 audio signals.
Video 3 Audio Inputs: Connect the left/right Y/OUT audio output jacks on a VCR, PVR, cable
PLA
HDTV receiver or other video
set-top
satellite receiver
,
,
source to these jacks.
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DSP Surround Mode Selector
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Direct Button
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Clear Button
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Digital Select Button
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Set Button
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Volume Up/Down Selectors
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Transport Fast-Play/Scan Buttons
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Main Transport Controls
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Track Skip Up/Down Buttons
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Preset Up/Down Button
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Video Input Button
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Disc Skip Button
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Program Button
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Light Button
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Multiroom Button
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Macro Buttons
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OSD Button
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Night Mode Button
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Tone Control Button
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Sleep Button
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AM/FM Button
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Tuning Up/Down Button
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Channel Up/Down Selector
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Transport Play Buttons
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Delay Select Button
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Speaker Select Button
c Memor d Stereo Mode Select Button e DTS Neo:6 Mode Select Button f DTS Digital Mode Select Button g
Dolby Mode Select Button
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6/8-Channel Input Select
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NOTES:
• The function names shown here are each button’s feature when used with the AVR 635. 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 reser
• plug provided or connect any device to the jack.
• To make it easier to follow the instructions that refer to this illustration, a larger copy may be downloaded from the Product Support section for this product at www.harmankardon.com.
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The AVR 635’s remote may be programmed to control up to eight devices, including the AVR 635. Before using the remote, it is important to remember to press the
Button
Selector
3
that corresponds to the unit
Input
you wish to operate. In addition, the AVR 635’s remote is shipped from the factory to operate the AVR 635 and most Harman Kardon CD or DVD players and cassette decks
. The remote is also capable of operating a wide variety of other products using the control codes that are part of the remote. Before using the remote with other products, follow the instructions on pages 43 – 46 to program the proper codes for the products in your system.
It is also important to remember that many of the buttons on the remote take on different functions, depending on the product selected using the
Selectors
d. The descriptions shown here primarily
Input
detail the functions of the remote when it is used to operate the AVR 635.
a Power Off Button: Press this button to place the AVR 635 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.
1
Power On Button: Press this button to turn on
the power to a device selected by first pressing one of the
Input Selectors3.
2
LCD Information Display: This two-line screen
displays various information depending on the com­mands that have been entered into the remote.
3
Input Selectors: Pressing one of these buttons
if the
First,
m three actions at the same time
will perfor
VR 635 is not tur
A
ned on,
this will power up the unit.
.
Next, it will select the source shown on the button as the input to the AVR 635. Finally, it will change the remote control so that it controls the device selected. 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 retur AVR by pressing the
AVR Selector4, follow the
n control to the
instructions on page 52.
VR Selector:
4
A
Pressing this button will switch the
remote so that it will operate the AVR 635’s functions. If
VR 635 is in the Standby mode, it will also turn the
A
the AVR 635 on.
5
Test Button: Press this button to begin the
sequence used to manually calibrate the AVR 635’s output levels. (See page 30 for more information on calibrating the
AVR 635.)
g DSP Surround Mode Selector: Press this button to select one of the DSP surround modes as VMAx, Hall 1, Hall 2 or Theater. Each press of the button selects another mode. (See page 34 for more information on surround modes.)
7
Logic 7 Mode Select Button: Press this button
to select from among the available Logic 7 surround modes. (See page 34 for the available Logic 7
.)
options
8
Direct Button: Press this button when the tuner
is in use to start the sequence for direct entry of a station’s frequency. After pressing the button, simply press the proper
Numeric Keys Ato select a
station. (See page 37 for more information on the tuner.)
9
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.
A
Numeric Keys: These buttons serve as a 10-
button numeric keypad to enter tuner preset positions. They are also used to select channel numbers when TV, Cable or SAT has been selected on the remote, or to select track numbers on a CD, DVD or LD player, depending on how the remote has been programmed. These buttons are also used to enter letters and num­bers when renaming devices in the LCD Information Display. (See page 50 for more information on renam­ing devices and keys.)
uning Mode Button:
B
T
Press this button to change the tuner mode between manual and automatic.When the button is pressed so that
In
AUTO/STEREO appears in the Upper Display Line
# and in the on-screen display stations with acceptable signal quality will be tuned, and the tuner will play FM stations in stereo, when available. In the
Up/Down Buttons
AUTO mode, when the Tuning
4X≠are pressed, the unit
will automatically search for the next available station with good signal strength. When this button is pressed
MANUAL/MONO appears in the Upper
so that
Display Line
press of the
# and in the on-screen display, each
uning Up/Do
T
wn Buttons
will move the frequency up or down in single-step increments.When the FM band is in use, pressing the button so that the
MANUAL mode is activated will
enable you to tune stations with weak signals by changing to monaural reception. (See page 37 for more information on tuner operation.)
4X
, such
only
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m Dim Button: Press this button to activate the
Dimmer function, which reduces the brightness of the front-panel display, or turns it off entirely. Press the button once to change the display to reduce the brightness by 50%,
and press it again within 5 sec­onds and the main display will go completely dark. Note that this setting is temporary; regardless of any changes, the display will always return to full bright­ness when the
AVR is turned on. The blue illumination
around the Standby/On Switch 1 will always remain at full brightness regardless of the setting to remind you that the AVR is still turned on.The blue accent lighting inside the volume control will also remain at full brightness when the panel is at 50%, but go out when the panel lights are fully dimmed.
n Channel Select Button: This button is used to start the process of setting the AVR 635’s output levels to an external source. Once this button is pressed, press the
⁄/¤
on the Navigation Button o to select the
channel being adjusted, then press the Set Button q, followed by the
⁄/¤
on the Navigation Button
o
again, to change the level setting. (See page 38 for more information.)
o
Navigation Button: This single disc-like button is
used to navigate through the on-screen configuration menus, to scroll through the options list and to select choices for the various settings such as delay, speakers, surround modes, digital inputs, etc. To use the button, simply press it left, right, up or down in the direction indicated by the
/¤/‹ /› icons printed on the
button disc. Depending on the menu being used, pressing the button will either change a specific menu or configuration choice, or it will change the option shown in the on-screen or front-panel display
. The sections in this manual describing the unit’s individual features and configuration options contain specific information on how the navigation controls are used.
p
Digital Select Button: Press this button to assign
one of the digital inputs KM to a source. (See page 33 for more information on using digital inputs.)
q
Set Button: This button is used to enter settings
AVR 635’s memory. It is also used in the
into the setup procedures for delay time, speaker configuration and channel output level adjustment.
olume Up/Down Buttons:
H
V
These controls
share the common disc in the lower third of the
To raise the volume, press the button marked
.
remote
by pressing towards the top of the remote.To lower
¤
the volume, press the button marked towards the bottom of the remote.The
by pressing
‹/›
buttons on the left and right sides of this disc change channels up or down when the TV, cable box or satellite
3
Selectors
have been pressed.
Input
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ransport Fast-Play/Scan Buttons:
s T
tons have no direct function on the AVR 635, 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, forward 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 Har that you may control a compatible player without hav ing to switch devices.
J
Main Transport Controls: These buttons have
no direct function on the AVR 635, 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. 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
K
Track Skip Up/Down Buttons: These buttons
do not have a direct function with the AVR 635, but when used with a compatibly programmed CD or DVD changer will change the track or chapter currently being played. In the factory default setting, these buttons are programmed with the remote codes for Harman Kardon DVD players so that you may control a compatible player without having to switch devices.
L
Preset Up/Down Button: When the tuner is in
use, press this button to scroll through the stations programmed into the AVR 635’s memory.
w VDI Button: This button does not have any func­tion for the gramming the codes that are used to scroll up or down through the available inputs on your video dis­play.This allows you to switch video inputs that are directly connected to your video display you may program any compatible remote code into the “up” and “down” portions of this button. For infor­mation on on the AVR remote, follow the instructions shown on page 44.
N
Disc Skip Button: This button has no direct
function for the AVR 635 but may be used to change the disc in a CD or DVD changer when the remote is programmed for that type of device
O
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
q
select from the desired option. (See pages 40 – 49 for more information on configuring the remote.)
Í), record (Î), or pause (
In the factory default setting, these
AVR, but is provided for your use in pro-
ning” remote codes into a button
“lear
release the button. You may then
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lights
fast-play reverse, or fast-
man Kardon DVD players
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Light Button: Press this button to activate the
remote’s backlight for ease of use in darkened rooms.
Q
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 system.)
R
recall a “Macro”, which is a preprogrammed sequence of commands stored in the remote. (See page 46 for more infor
S
off the On-Screen Display (OSD) system used to set up or adjust the AVR 635’s parameters.
T
vate the Night mode. This mode is available in specially encoded Dolby Digital sources, and it preserves dialogue (center channel) intelligibility at low volume levels.
U
tone mode settings, enabling adjustment of the bass and treble boost/cut. You may also use it to take the tone controls out of the signal path completely for “flat” response. The first press of the button displays a TONE IN message in the Lower Display Line $ and in the on-screen display.To take the controls out of the signal path, press either of the Navigation Buttons o until the display reads TONE OUT. To change the bass or treble set­tings, press the button again until the desired option appears in the on-screen display and then press either of the
Na
or cut setting the tone controls.
V Sleep Button: Press this button to place the unit in the Sleep mode.After the time shown in the display, the mode turn-off in the following order:
When the Sleep timer is in use, the front-panel display indicators will dim to half brightness
W
AVR 635’s tuner as the listening choice. Pressing this button when the tuner is already in use will select between the
41 for more information on the multiroom
Macro Buttons: Press these buttons to store or
mation on macros.)
OSD Button: Press this button to activate or tur
Night Mode Button: Press this button to acti-
Tone Control Button: This button controls the
Lower Display Line $ and in the
tion Buttons
viga
VR 635 will automatically go into the Standby
A
. Each press of the button changes the time until
AM/FM Button: Press this button to select the
o to enter the desired boost
See page 32 for more infor
.
AM and FM bands
.
.
/¤
/¤
mation on
X Tuning Up/Down Button: Press this button when the tuner is in use to change the station to one with a higher or lower frequency.When the tuner is in
MANUAL/MONO mode
the Selector will increase or decrease the frequency by
.
one increment. When the tuner receives a strong­enough signal for adequate reception,
TUNED
$ and in the on-screen display the once, and the tuner will scan for a station with accept­able signal strength. When the next higher- or lower­frequency station with a strong-enough signal is tuned,
n
the frequency scan will stop and the
Line
AUTO TUNED. When an FM Stereo station is tuned, the display will read See page 37 for more information on using the tuner.
Y
function when the AVR is being controlled, but when programmed for use with a VCR, TV, cable box, satel­lite receiver or other similar product, it will change the channel up or down. See pages 43 – 53 for more information on programming the remote.
Z
no direct function on the AVR 635, but they are used when the remote is programmed for a compatible DVD, CD or tape player. Pressing these buttons will transmit a forward- or reverse-play command, according to the capabilities of the player being controlled. In the factory default setting, these buttons are programmed for Harman Kardon DVD players so that you may control a compatible player without having to switch devices
a Delay Select Button: This button selects adjustments to the 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 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
Na
name is shown, and then press the Use the the delay amount. (See page 29 for more information on delay options.)
will appear in the Lower Display Line
AUTO/STEREO mode, press the button
$ and the on-screen display will indicate
Channel Up/Down Selector: This button has no
Transport Play Buttons:These buttons have
A/V Sync Delay and the individual
DELAY
SYNC
A/V
$ and in the on-screen display, which
A/V Sync Delay, press the A/V SYNC DELAY message is visible
/¤ Na
tion Button
viga
/¤ Navigation Buttons o to change
o until the desired channel
, each tap of the
. When the tuner is in
AUTO ST TUNED.
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message in the Lo
Set Button q while
tion Button
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MANUAL
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6
b
Speaker Select Button: Press this button
to begin the process of configuring the AVR 635’s bass management system. Then press the
vigation Button
Na
wish to set up
o to select the channel you
. Press the
Set
Button
⁄/¤
q and
then select another channel to configure. When all adjustments have been completed, press the
Button
q twice to exit the settings and return to
mal operation. (See page 27 for more information
nor
Set
on speaker setup.)
c
Memory Button: Press this button to enter a
radio station to the AVR 635’s preset memory. First, tune the desired station, and then press this button. Within 5 seconds of when you see the station’s frequency flash in the
Upper Display Line # and
in the on-screen display, press the numeric keys for the preset number between 01 and 30 that you wish to assign to the station. (See page 37 for more information.)
d
Stereo Mode Select Button: Press this button
to select a stereo listening mode.When the button is pressed so that the
Lower Display Line $, the AVR will operate
SURROUND OFF appears in
in a bypass mode with true, fully analog, two-channel left/right stereo mode with no surround processing or bass management, as opposed to other modes where digital processing is used. When the button is pressed
SURROUND OFF appears in the Lower
so that
Display Line $, and the DSP and Surround Surround Mode Indicators
% are lit, you will enjoy
Off
a two-channel presentation of the sound, along with the benefits of bass management. Depending on whether your system is configured for 5.1 or 6.1/7.1
, the next press of the button will cause either
channels 5 CH STEREO or 7 CH STEREO to appear, and the stereo signal will be routed to all five (or seven) speakers. (See page 34 for more informa­tion on stereo playback modes
e
DTS Neo:6 Mode Select Button: Press this
.)
button to select a DTS Neo:6 mode. (See page 34 for the available DTS Neo:6 options.)
f
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.
this button has no function.
,
use
When a DTS source is not in
(See page 34 for the
available DTS digital options.)
g
Dolby Mode Select Button: This button is used
to select from the available Dolby Surround modes. Each press of this button will select Pro Logic II, modes system.
Pro Logic IIx or Dolby Virtual Speaker
, as available for the number of speakers in your
When a Dolby Digital-encoded source is in
one of the Dolby
use, the Dolby Digital mode may also be selected. (See page 34 for the available Dolby surround mode options
h
.)
6-Channel/8-Channel Input Select: Press this
button to select the device connected to the
Channel Direct Inputs
. (See page 32 for more
information.)
i
Mute Button: Press this button to momentarily
silence the AVR 635 or TV set being controlled, depending on which device has been selected.
j
Lens: The infrared emitters behind the plastic
lens at the top of the remote communicate the remote codes to the AVR 635. Be certain that the lens is not covered when using the remote, and point the lens toward the AVR for best results. In learning mode, the remote receives IR codes to be learned through a sensor behind the lens.
NOTE: DO NOT remove the rubber plug that covers the jack on the upper right side of the remote.The jack is not active and is reserved for future use.
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When used in the room where the AVR 635 is located, press this button to place the unit in Standby.When it is used in a remote room with a sensor that is connected to the Multiroom IR Input Jack f,
this button turns the
Multiroom system on and off.
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Preset Up/Do
the AVR 635’s tuner is selected as the input source, these buttons will move up or down through the list of stations that have been stored in the preset memory. When a CD or DVD changer or player is selected, these buttons activate the Forward or Reverse Track
wn – Track Skip Buttons:
When
or Chapter Skip functions.
VR Selector Button:
A
AVR 635.The input in use when the unit was
on the
Press this button to tur
last on will be selected.
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Disc Skip Buttons: Press these buttons to
change discs on compatible Harman Kardon CD or DVD changers or players.
AM/FM
Tuner Selector:
Press this button to
Volume Up/Down Buttons: When the Zone II
remote is used in the room where the AVR 635 is located, press this button to raise or lower the volume
ç
select the Tuner as the input to the Multiroom system. Press it again to change between the AM and FM bands.
in that room. When it is used in a remote room with a
Input Selectors: When the AVR 635 is off,
press one of these buttons to select a specific input and turn the unit on. When the unit is already in use,
sensor that is connected to the
f, this button will raise or lower the volume in
Jack
the remote room.
Multiroom IR Input
pressing one of these buttons will change the input.
Tuning Up/Down – Fast Play Buttons: When
the Zone II remote is used in the same room as the
Play Forward/Reverse/Stop Buttons: Press
these buttons to control compatible Harman Kardon CD, DVD or cassette players.
AVR 635, these buttons may be used to change the
˚
frequency of the tuner. These buttons may also control the Fast Play or Fast Reverse functions of compatible Harman Kardon CD, DVD or cassette decks in the same room, or from a remote room when an IR link is connected to the AVR 635.
Mute Button: When the Zone II remote is used
in the room where the AVR 635 is located, press this button to temporarily silence the unit. When it is used in a remote room with a sensor that is connected to the
Multiroom IR Input Jack f, this button will
temporarily silence the feed to the remote room
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Record/Pause Button: Press this button to
activate the Record or Pause function on compatible
only. Press the button again to return to the previous volume level.
Harman Kardon CD, DVD or cassette deck products.
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Power Off Button
AVR Selector Button
uner Selector
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AM/FM Input Selectors Tuning Up/Down – Fast Play Buttons Record/Pause Button Preset Up/Down – Disc Skip Button
Volume Up/Down Buttons
rack Skip Buttons
T
Play Forward/Reverse/Stop Buttons Mute Button
NOTES:
The Zone II remote may be used in either the same room where the AVR 635 is located or in a separate
s
VR 635’
room with an optional infrared sensor or
Jack
f. When it is used in the same room as the AVR 635, it will control the functions of the AVR 635 or any
A-BUS product that is connected to the
A
Multiroom IR Input
compatible Harman Kardon products in that room. When it is used in a separate room via a sensor connected to the
Multiroom IR Input Jack f,
and volume for the second zone, as connected to the
the buttons for Power, Input Source, Volume and Mute will control the source
Multiroom Audio Output Jacks . (See page 41 for
complete information on using the Multiroom system.)
• To make it easier to follow the instructions that refer to the controls and connectors in this illustration, a larger
copy may be downloaded from the Product Support section for this product at www.harmankardon.com.
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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, nections to your audio and video equipment.
IMPORTANT NOTE: For your personal safety and to avoid possible damage to your equipment and speakers it is always good practice to turn off and unplug the AVR and ALL source equipment from the AC output before making any audio or video system connections.
Audio Equipment Connections
We recommend that you use high-quality interconnect cables when making connections to source equipment and recorders to preserve the integrity of the signals.
1. Connect the analog output of a CD player to the
CD Audio Inputs .
NOTE: If your CD player has both fixed and variable
audio outputs, it is best to use the fixed output unless you find that the input to the receiver is so low that the sound is noisy, or so high that it is distorted.
2. Connect the analog Play/Out jacks of a cassette deck, MD, CD-R or other audio recorder to the Tape Inputs . Connect the analog Record/In jacks on the recorder to the on the AVR 635.
3. Connect the output of any digital sources such as a CD or DVD changer or player, advanced video game, a digital satellite receiver, HDTV tuner or digital cable set-top box or the output of a com­patible computer sound card to the Coaxial Digital Audio Inputs KM.
4. Connect the coaxial or optical
ik on the rear panel of the AVR 635 to the match­ing digital input connections on a CD-R or MiniDisc recorder.
5. Assemble the AM loop antenna supplied with the unit so that the tabs at the bottom of the antenna loop snap into the holes in the base and GND Screw Terminals ¡ .
6. Connect the supplied FM antenna to the
Ohm
) Connection ™.
an external roof antenna, an inside powered or wire-lead antenna or a connection from a cable TV system. 300-ohm twin-lead cable, you must use an optional
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you will need to make the con-
Tape Outputs
Digital Audio Outputs
.
The FM antenna may be
If the antenna or connection uses
Optical and
Connect it to the
FM (75-
AM
300-ohm-to-75-ohm adaptor to make the connection.
Connect the front, center, surround and surround
7. back speaker outputs
§¶ª‚ to the respec-
tive speakers.
o ensure that all the audio signals are carried to your
T speakers without loss of clarity or resolution, we sug-
,
gest that you use high-quality speaker cable. Many brands of cable are available and the choice of cable may be influenced by the distance between your speakers and the receiver
, the type of speakers you use, personal preferences and other factors. Your dealer or installer is a valuable resource to consult in selecting the proper cable.
Regardless of the brand of cable selected, we recom­mend that you use cable
with a gauge of 14 or smaller. Remember that in specifying cable, the lower the number, the thicker the cable.
Cable with a gauge of 16 may be used for short runs of less than 10 feet. We do not recommend that you use cables with an AWG equivalent of 18 or higher, due to the power loss and degradation in performance that will occur.
Cables that are run inside walls should have the appro­priate markings to indicate listing with UL, CSA or other appropriate testing agency standards. Questions about running cables inside walls should be referred to your installer or a licensed electrician who is familiar with the NEC and/or the applicable building codes in your area.
When connecting wires to the speakers, be certain to observe proper polarity. Note that the positive (+)
minal of each speaker connection has a specific color
ter 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
y convention of using black ter
an industr negative and red ones for positive, some may vary from this configuration. To ensure proper phase and
, consult the identification plate on
optimal perfor
mance 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.
e also recommend that the length of cable used
W to connect speaker pairs be identical. use the same length piece of cable to connect the front-left and front-right or surround-left and sur-
even if the speakers are a
round-right speakers
,
different distance from the AVR 635.
minals for
or example
F
8. Connections to a subwoofer are normally made via a line-level audio connection from the
Output
¢ to the line-level input of a subwoofer
with a built-in amplifier
the connection first goes to a power ampli-
is used,
. When a passive subwoofer
fier, which will be connected to one or more sub­woofer speakers. If you are using a powered sub­woofer that does not have line-level input connec-
, follow the instructions furnished with the
tions speaker for connection information.
9. If an external multichannel audio source with
5.1 outputs such as an exter
DVD-Audio or SACD player is used, con-
,
decoder
nal digital processor/
nect the outputs of that device to the
Direct Inputs
.
Video Equipment Connections
Video equipment is connected in the same manner as audio components.Again, the use of high-quality interconnect cables is recommended to preserve signal quality.
1. Connect a VCR’s or other video source’s audio and video Play/Out jacks to the
and Video Input Jacks
Video 1/Video 2 Audio
fl° on the rear panel. The Audio and Video Record/In jacks on the VCR should be connected to the
Audio and Video Output Jacks
the AVR 635.
2. Connect the analog audio and video outputs of a satellite receiver, cable TV converter or television set or any other video source to the
and Video Input Jacks
Video 3 Audio
a .
3. Connect the analog audio and video outputs of a DVD or laser disc player to the
Video Inputs
.
DVD
4. Connect the optical or coaxial digital audio outputs of a DVD player, satellite receiver, cable box, HDTV tuner or video game to any of the Coaxial Digital Inputs KM. The recom- mended connection for a DVD player is to use a coaxial digital link connected to the Coaxial Digital Audio Input 1, but you may change the digital audio input assignment for any source using the
IN/OUT
page 21 or the
SETUP
Digital Input Selector Fp on
menu,
as described on
the front panel or remote (see page 33).
NOTE: When connecting a device such as a digital cable box or other set-top tuner product with a digital audio output, we recommend that you connect both
,
the digital and analog outputs of the product to your
VR. The audio input polling feature of the AVR will
A then be able to make certain that you have a constant audio feed,
since it will automatically switch the audio input to the analog jacks if the digital feed is interrupted or not available for a particular channel.
Subwoofer
8-Channel
Video 1/Video 2
‡· on
Audio and
Optical or
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If your system requires direct connection of a video source to your display, we suggest that you consider programming the change the input used by your display from the
. For information on “learning” remote codes
remote
VDI Buttons w so that you may
AVR’s
into a button on the AVR remote, follow the instruc­tions shown on page 44.
Connect the
5.
Video Monitor Output Jacks › on
the receiver to the composite or S-video input of your television monitor or video projector.
If your DVD player has Y/Pr/Pb analog component
6. video outputs, connect them to the
Video 1 Inputs
c. Although this set of inputs may
Component
be assigned to any of the four video inputs on the AVR 635, the factory default is for this input to be assigned to the
DVD Audio Inputs .
Remember to make a digital audio connection between the DVD player and the AVR, with the Coaxial Digital Input 1 being the factory default. For information on changing the input assignments for either the component video jacks or the DVD player’s audio connection, see page 21.
7. If you have other devices with Y/Pr/Pb or RGB component video outputs, connect the source device to the The audio connections may be to any of the
Audio Inputs
Component Video 2 Inputs d.
Video
N or the Optical or
Coaxial Digital Inputs KM. When using
either of the Component Video Inputs, make certain that the audio and video inputs are properly config­ured in the
IN/OUT SETUP menu, as
described on page 21.
8. If the component video inputs are used, connect
Component Video Monitor Outputs b to
the the component video inputs of your TV, projector or display device.
If you have a camcorder
9.
, video game or other audio/video device that is connected to the AVR on a temporary rather than permanent basis, connect the audio, video and digital audio outputs of that device to
the F
device connected
ront-P
KMN.
here is selected as the Video 4
A
anel Inputs
input, and the digital inputs must be assigned to the Video 4 input. (See page 21 for more information on input configuration.)
wer Connections
System and P
o
The AVR 635 is designed for flexible use with multi­room systems, external control components and power amplifiers
.
Main Room Remote Control Extension
If the receiver is placed behind a solid or smoked glass cabinet door
, the obstruction may prevent the
remote sensor from receiving commands. In this event, an optional remote sensor may be used. Connect the output of the remote sensor to the Remote IR Input Jack g.
If other components are also prevented from receiving remote commands, only one sensor is needed. Simply use this unit’ connection from the
s sensor or a remote eye by running a
Remote IR Output Jack h to
the Remote IR Input jack on Harman Kardon or other compatible equipment.
Multiroom IR Link
The remote room IR receiver should be connected to the AVR 635 via standard coaxial cable. Plug the IR con­nection cable into the
Multiroom IR Input Jack f on
the AVR 635’s rear panel.
If other Harman Kardon-compatible source equipment is part of the main room installation, the
Remote IR
Output Jack h on the rear panel should be con-
nected
to the IR IN jack on source equipment. This will
enable the remote room location to control source equipment functions.
When a remote IR sensor is used to control non­Harman Kardon source equipment, we recommend that you make a direct connection or use an optional, external IR “blaster” connected to the
Carrier Output Jack
i. If you are in doubt as to
Remote IR
which IR Output jack to use for the equipment in your system, contact your dealer or installer, or the manu­facturer’s support site and ask whether the unit to be controlled uses “full carrier” or “stripped” carrier IR commands.When “full carrier commands” are used, make the connection to the
Output Jack
the
Remote IR Output Jack h as noted above
i.
Remote IR Carrier
Otherwise, make the connection to
.
NOTE: All remotely controlled components must be linked together in a
“daisy chain.” Connect the
IR OUT
jack of one unit to the IR IN of the next to establish this chain.
Multiroom Connections
The AVR 635 is equipped with multizone capabilities that allow it to send a separate audio source to the remote zone from the one selected for use in the main room.
Depending on your system’s requirement, three options are available for audio connection:
shielded audio intercon-
Option 1: Use high-quality
,
nect cable from the AVR 635’s location to the remote
In the remote room,
room.
connect the interconnect cable to a stereo power amplifier. The amplifier will be connected to the room’s speakers.At the AVR 635, plug the audio interconnect cables into the
VR 635’
Audio Outputs
j on the
A
Multiroom
s rear panel.
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Option 2: Connect the Multiroom Audio Outputs
j on the AVR 635 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 635’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 635 in the main listening room, but you will be able to add another listening room without external power ampli-
. To use the internal amplifiers to power a remote
fiers
connect the speakers for the remote room loca-
,
zone tion to the
Outputs
Surround Back/Multiroom Speaker
. Before using the remote room, you will need to configure the amplifiers for surround oper ation by changing a setting in the
MULTIROOM
menu, following the instructions shown on page 41.
NOTE: For all options, you may connect an optional IR sensor in the remote room to the AVR 635 via an appropriate cable. Connect the sensor’s cable to the Multiroom IR Input f on the AVR 635 and use the Zone II remote to control the room volume. Alter­natively, you may install an optional volume control between the output of the amplifiers and the speakers.
A-BUS®Installation Connections
The AVR 635 is among the few receivers available that offer built-in A-BUS Ready operation. When used with an optional A-BUS product, you have all the ben­efits of remote zone operation without the need for an external power amplifier.
To use the AVR 635 with an approved A-BUS prod-
simply connect it to the AVR 635 using standard
uct,
y 5 wiring that is properly rated for the specific
Categor 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 635 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 635’s multiroom system and menus.
RS-232 Connections The AVR 635 is equipped with an RS-232 Serial Connection Port
When the port is connected to a compatible
.
poses
e that may be used for two pur-
,
optional, external computer, keypad or control system,
VR 635 is capable of bi-directional communica
A
the tions that enable the external system to control the AVR, and for the AVR to report status and handshake data back to the controller this type of control requires specific technical knowl
. Use of the RS-232 port for
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edge, and we recommend that any connection and
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programming for control be made by a trained installer or technician familiar with the equipment being used.
The RS-232 port may also be used as an access point through which the AVR 635’s operating system and surround mode memories may be updated via connection to a compatible computer. At the time that any upgrade is available, instructions for making the connection and installing the upgrade will be available through the Product Support area of the Harman Kardon Web site at harmankardon.com.
The physical connection to the AVR 635’s RS-232 port is a standard D-SUB 9 connection, compatible and proper operation, commands and pin wiring schemes may be required.
AC Power Connections
This unit is equipped with two accessory AC outlets. They may be used to power accessory devices, but they should not be used with high-current draw equip­ment such as power amplifiers.The total power draw to each outlet may not exceed 100 watts.
Switched AC Accessory Outlet is powered
The only when the unit is on. This is recommended for devices that have a mechanical power switch that may be left in the “ON” position.
but to ensure
specific software
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.
Unswitched AC Accessory Outlet ¤ is
The powered as long as the AVR is plugged into a
AC outlet.
powered
The AVR 635 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. connections have been made, connect the AC Power cord to the
AVR 635 draws significantly more current than
The 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 635’s incredible power and fidelity!
AC Power Cord Jack ‹.
When all needed
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SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
When all audio, video and system connections have been made, there are a few configuration adjustments that must be made.A few minutes spent to correctly configure and calibrate the unit will greatly add to your listening experience
Speaker Selection and Placement
The placement of speakers in a multichannel home theater system can have a noticeable impact on the quality of sound reproduced.
No matter which type or brand of speakers is used, the same model or brand of speaker should be used for the left front, center and right front speakers. This creates a seamless front soundstage and eliminates the possibility of distracting sonic disturbances that occur when a sound moves across mismatched front channel speakers.
.
Speaker Placement
Depending on the type of center channel speaker use and your viewing device, place the center speaker either directly above or below your TV, or in the center behind a perforated front-projection screen.
Once the center channel speaker is installed, position the front left and front right speakers so that they are as far away from one another as the center channel speaker is from the preferred listening position. Ideally, the front channel speakers should be placed so that their tweeters are no more than 24" above or below the tweeter in the center channel speaker.
Depending on the specifics of your room acoustics and the type of speakers in use imaging is improved by moving the left front and right front speakers slightly forward of the center channel speaker. If possible, adjust all front loudspeakers so that they are aimed at ear height when you are seated in the listening position.
Using these guidelines, you’ll find that it takes some experimentation to find the correct location for the front speakers in your particular installation. Don’t be afraid to move things around until the system sounds correct. Optimize your speakers so that audio transitions across the front of the room sound smooth, from all speakers appear to arrive at the listening posi tion at the same time (without delay from the center speaker compared to the left and right speakers).
When the AVR 635 is used in 5.1-channel operation, the preferred location for surround speakers is on the side walls of the room, ing position. In a 7.1-channel system, both side sur­round and back surround speakers are required. center of the speaker should face into the room. The
, you may find that
and that sounds
at or slightly behind the listen
in
The
A) Front-channel speaker installation with direct-view TV sets or rear-screen projectors.
B) Rear speaker mounting is an alternate location for
5.1 systems. It is required for 7.1 operation.
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speakers should be located so that the bottom of the cabinet is at least 2 feet higher than the listeners’ ears when the listeners are seated in the desired area.
Rear surround speakers are required when a full 7.1­channel system is installed, used in 5.1-channel systems as an alternative mount-
­ing position when it is not practical to place the main surround speakers on the sides of the room. may be placed on a rear wall, behind the listening
and they may also be
Speakers
position. As with the side speakers, rear surrounds should be located so that the bottom of the cabinet is at least 2 feet higher than the listeners’ ears.The speakers should be no more than 6 feet behind the rear of the seating area.
If dipole-type speakers are used on either the side or rear walls of the room, please note that if there are arrows on the speakers they should face the front of the room for the side speakers, or towards the center of the wall for the rear speakers.
Subwoofers produce nondirectional sound, may be placed almost anywhere in a room. Actual placement should be based on room size and shape and the type of subwoofer used. One method of find­ing the optimal location for a subwoofer is to begin by placing it in the front of the room, about 6 inches from a wall, or near the front corner of the room. Another method is to temporarily place the subwoofer at your normal listening position, and then walk around the room until you find a spot where the sub­woofer sounds best. Place the subwoofer in that spot. You should also follow the instructions of the sub­woofer’s manufacturer, or you may wish to experi­ment with the best location for a subwoofer in your listening room.
so they
System Setup
Once the speakers have been placed in the room and connected, the remaining steps in the setup process are to assign input and output connections, make any tone adjustments, select a surround mode, program the AVR 635’s bass management system for the type of speakers used in your system, levels and set the delay times used by the surround sound processor.
Although it is necessary to assign input/output settings and surround mode choices manually, we recommend that you take advantage of the power and precision of EzSet/EQ to automatically select and enter the settings for all other audio parameters.This will not only save you time; it will ensure that your room is calibrated and equalized with an accuracy not possible when these settings are made manually.
ou are now ready to power up the
Y these final adjustments.
Make certain that the AC power cord is firmly
1. inserted into the and plug the cord into an unswitched To maintain the unit’s safety rating, DO NOT substitute the power cord for one with lower current capacity
AC Power Cord Jack
.
calibrate the output
AVR 635 to begin
AC outlet.
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Press the
2. behind the until it latches and the word “OFF” on the top of the switch disappears inside the front panel. Note that the illumination around the
Switch
unit is in the Standby mode.
Carefully remove the protective plastic film from
3. the front-panel lens. If left in place, the film will prevent proper operation of the remote control.
Install the four supplied AAA batteries in the
4. remote as shown. Be certain to follow the (+) and (–) polarity indicators that are in the battery compartment.
5. Turn the AVR 635 on either by pressing the Standby/On Switch 1 on the front panel, or via the remote by pressing the
b, the AVR Selector e∫or any of the Input Selectors
remote.The lighting around the
Switch
unit is on.
Using the On-Screen Display
When making the following adjustments, you may find it easier to use the
These easy-to-read displays give you a clear pic-
tem. ture of the current status of the unit and make it easy to see which speaker, delay, input or digital selection you are making.
To view the on-screen menus, make certain you have made a connection from the
Jack
on the rear panel to the composite or S­video input of your TV or projector. In order to view the AVR 635’s displays, the correct video source must be selected on the video display.The on-screen menus are not available when a component video display is in use
IMPORTANT NOTE: When viewing the on-screen menus using a CR direct-view CR they not be left on for an extended period of time.The constant display of a static image such as these menus may cause the image to be per the projection tubes, plasma screen or CRT. This type of damage is not covered by the AVR 635 warranty and may not be covered by the projector/TV set’s warranty.
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ower Switch
Main P
A located
Front-Panel Control Door 9 in
Standby/On
1 will turn amber, indicating that the
Power On Button
3Xh
ç∂
on the
Standby/On
1 will turn blue to confirm that the
AVR 635’s on-screen display sys-
Video Monitor Out
.
T-based projector, plasma display or
T monitor or television,
it is important that
manently
“bur
ned into”
The AVR 635 has two on-screen display modes, “Semi-OSD” and “Full-OSD.” When making configura­tion adjustments, it is recommended that the full-OSD mode be used.
This will place an easily viewed list of
the available options on the screen.
Making Configuration Adjustments
The full-OSD system is available by pressing the OSD Button U. When this button is pressed, the MASTER MENU (Figure 1) will appear, and adjustments are made from the individual menus
Figure 1
.
The semi-OSD system is also available, allowing you to make adjustments directly, by pressing the appro­priate buttons on the front panel or remote control for the specific parameter to be adjusted. For example, to change the digital input for any of the sources, press the
Digital Select Button p and then press the
⁄/¤
Navigation Button o to scroll through the
list of options as they appear in the on-screen display or in the
Lower Display Line $.
To use the full-OSD menu system, press the
Button
U. When the menu is on the screen, press
OSD
the ⁄/¤Navigation Button o until the on-screen Ô cursor then press the
is next to the item you wish to adjust, and
Button
Set
q to adjust that item. The menus will remain on the screen for 20 seconds, and then they will “time-out” and disappear from
the screen. The time-out may be increased to as much as 50 seconds by going to the
and changing the item titled
SELECT
menu,
ADVANCED
FULL OSD TIME OUT.
the menu selec
When the full-OSD system is in use tions are not shown in the
#$. When the full-OSD menu system is
Lines
used,
OSDONwill appear in the Upper Display
Line
# to remind you that a video display must be
When the semi-OSD system is used in conjunc
used.
,
Upper or Lower Display
tion with the discrete configuration buttons, the on­screen display will show a single line of text with the current menu selection. That selection will also be shown in the Upper or Lo
wer Display Lines
#$,
depending on which parameter is being adjusted.
Setting the System Configuration Memory
The AVR 635 features an advanced memory system that enables you to establish different configurations for the speaker “size,” component video assignment, digital input, surround mode and crossover frequency for each input source
. This flexibility enables you to customize the way in which you listen to each source and have the AVR 635 memorize those settings. This means, for example, that you may set different speaker configurations with the resultant changes to the bass management system. Once these settings are made, they will automatically be recalled whenever you select that input.
The factory default settings for the AVR 635 have all inputs except for DVD and Video 3 configured for an analog audio input, the
Coaxial Digital Audio Input 1
for DVD and the Optical Digital Input 1
is the default for Video 3. The default speaker settings are “Small” at all positions, with the Subwoofer on. The default setting for the surround modes is Logic 7 Music for analog sources. Dolby Digital or DTS will automatically be selected as appropriate when a digital source is in use.
Before using the unit, you may want to change the settings for some inputs so that they are properly configured to reflect the use of digital or analog inputs, the type of speakers installed and the surround mode specifics of your home theater system. Remember that since the AVR 635 memorizes the settings for each input individually, you will need to make these adjustments for each input used. However, once they are made, further adjustment is required only when system components are changed.
o make this process as quick and easy as possible
T we suggest that you use the full-OSD system with the on-screen menus, and step through each input. Once you have completed the settings for the first input, many settings may be duplicated for the remaining
It is also a good idea to set the configuration
.
inputs data in the order these items are listed in the
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y in a prior menu item.
entr
, as some settings require a specific
Input Setup
The first step is to configure each input. Once an input is selected,
­Component Video assignment and Surround Mode will
“attach” nonvolatile memory.This means that once made, the selection of an input will automatically recall those set­tings. For that reason, the procedures described below must be repeated for each input source so that you have the opportunity to customize each source to your specific listening requirements. However, once made, they need not be changed again unless you need to
the settings for the Digital Input,
themselves to that input and be stored in a
,
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alter a setting. The configuration settings for speaker “size” and crossover points are set once and applied to all inputs.
When using the full-OSD system to make the setup adjustments, press the that the
MASTER MENU (Figure 1) appears.The
Ô cursor will be next to the IN/OUT line. Press the Set Button q and the IN/OUT
SETUP
Press the
menu (Figure 2) will appear on the screen.
‹/›
Navigation Button o until the
desired input name appears in the highlighted video, as well as being indicated in the front-panel
Indica
tors
When you are scrolling through the
!. list of available inputs, you will hear a slight click from time to time.This is normal, as it is caused by the relay that is used to switch between the two Component Video inputs.
Figure 2
When one of the four Video inputs is selected as the source, you have the option of renaming the input as it appears in the on-screen and front panel messages. This is helpful if you have more than one VCR, if you wish to associate a specific product brand name with the input,
or to simply enter any name that will help
you to remember which source is being selected.
To change the input name, press the Navigation Button o on the remote so that the Ô cursor is pointing to TITLE. Next, press and hold the
Set Button q for a few seconds until a flashing
box appears to the right of the colon. Immediately release the
Set Button q, to enter the device name.
Press the
/¤ Navigation Button o and note
that a complete set of alphanumeric characters will appear with the start of the alphabet in capital letters followed by the lowercase letters and then numbers and symbols.When you press the
Button
o, a series of symbols and numbers will appear, followed by a reverse list of the alphabet in lowercase letters
. Press the button either way until the first letter of the desired name appears enter a blank space as the first character, press the Navigation Button o.
When the desired character appears, press the
Navigation Button o and repeat the process for
OSD Button once so
SETUP
Input
/¤
as you are now ready
¤ Navigation
If you wish to
.
the next letter, and continue until the desired name is entered, up to a maximum of 14 characters. Press
Set Button q to enter the input name into the
the system memor process
y and to proceed with the configuration
.
If your system includes any sources that are equipped with Y/Pr/Pb component video outputs, the AVR 635 is able to switch them to send the proper signals to your video display. Each of the two
Video Inputs
cd may be assigned to any source
for added system flexibility.The default setting is for
Component Video 1 Jacks c to be assigned
the to the DVD and 6/8-Channel Direct inputs, with the Component Video 2 Jacks d assigned to all other inputs. If your system does not include component video at this time, or if you do not need to change these defaults, press the
¤ Navigation Button o
to go to the next setting.
To change the Component Video assignment, first make certain that the
Ô cursor is pointing to the COMPONENT IN line on the menu screen, and then press the
/Navigation Button o
until you see the desired input in the highlighted video.The clicking noise that you will hear when the component video inputs are switched is normal, due to the relay used to ensure proper isolation between the two inputs.
When the desired component input has been selected, press the ¤ Navigation Button o to go to the next setting.
If you wish to associate one of the digital inputs with the selected input source or change the default digital input selection, press the
¤
Navigation Button o
on the remote while the IN/OUT SETUP menu (Figure 2) is on the screen, and the on-screen cursor will drop down to the
‹/›
Press the
Na
viga
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tion Button
name of the desired digital input appears.To return to the analog input, press the button until the word ANALOG appears
.
When configuring the digital input for a source device such as a digital cable box or other set-top tuner product with a digital audio output where you have connected both the digital and analog outputs of the source to the AVR, select the appropriate digital input on this menu. The digital source will become the default, and the AVR will always look there first to see whether a signal is present. data stream is interrupted for any reason,
However
automatically switch to the analog connection as a
This is particularly useful when configuring
.
backup the connection for digital set-top boxes channels feature digital sound, but others do not.
Component
o until the
if the digital
,
the AVR will
where some
,
To change the digital input at any time using the dis­crete function buttons and the semi-OSD system, press the
Digital Select Button p on the remote.
Within 5 seconds
⁄/¤
the
, make your input selection using
vigation Button
Na
o until the desired
digital or analog input is shown in the
Line
# and in the lower line of the on-screen
display.
An exclusive Harman Kardon feature is the ability to switch front-panel coaxial digital audio and analog audio/video jacks from their normal use as inputs to output connections so that portable recording devices may easily be connected. On the AVR 635, the Coaxial 4 Digital Jack M is normally an input, but this may also be switched to a digital output for use with CD-R/RW decks, MD recorders or other digital recorders.To change the jack to an output, press the
⁄/¤
Navigation Button o while the IN/OUT
SETUP
is next to
menu is on the screen until the Ô cursor
COAXIAL4.
Then press the
Navigation Button o so that OUT is highlighted. The
Input/Output Status Indicator L will turn red,
indicating that the jack is now a record output.
NOTE: A signal will be sent to this jack only when the input selected for use by the AVR 635 is digital. Digital signals will be passed through regardless of their for­mat, and which digital input (optical or coax) they are fed from. However, analog signals are not converted to digital, and the format of the signal (e.g., PCM, Dolby Digital or DTS) may not be changed.
The front-panel analog
Video 4 Inputs N are nor-
mally set as an input for use with camcorders, video games and other portable audio/video products, but they may be switched to an output for connection
o temporarily switch them
T
to audio/video recorders to outputs, you must first be at the
SETUP
.
o until the on-screen Ô cursor is pointing to the
menu. Press the ¤Navigation Button
.
IN/OUT
VIDEO 4 line. Press the ›Navigation Button o so that the word OUT is highlighted.
Input/Output Status Indicator L between the S- and composite video jacks will turn red, indicating that the analog Video 4 jacks are now record outputs.
Selection of the front-panel jacks as an output will remain effective as long as the AVR 635 is on. Once
the jacks will revert to their nor
,
the unit is tur
ned off
mal use as an input when the unit is tur
VR 635 uses high-quality video decoding circuitr
A
The that makes it possible to convert standard (composite) or S-video signals from their original form to separate component analog outputs that carry the receiver’s OSD menus and messages with no loss in quality enables you to simplify connections to a digital video
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display since only one set of component video cables is needed to view all input sources connected to the AVR 635. Conversely, the conversion circuitry may be used to convert component inputs to an S-video or composite video output when a receiver that is capa ble of displaying a component signal is not available.
In most cases you will want to have the conversion
y engaged, but in some installations it may be
circuitr preferable to turn it off. If you prefer the way a video signal looks in its original form, you may turn the video conversion circuitry off by first making certain that the IN/OUT SETUP menu (Figure 2) is on the
⁄/¤
screen, and then pressing the
Button
o until the Ô cursor is pointing to
VIDEO CONV and then press the ‹/
Navigation
Navigation Button o so that OFF is shown in highlighted video.This setting is made individually for each input, so be certain to make any desired change for each input source where you wish to turn the con­version circuitry off.
Should you wish to return the conversion circuitry to the On position at any time, simply use the steps shown above, but press the
‹/›
Navigation Button
o so that ON is shown in highlighted video. The final input setting is also individual to each input,
and it allows you to set the priority for the video con­version circuitry. In most cases, where only one type of video connection is made between a source device and the AVR you will not need to change this setting, and if all other parameters have been adjusted to meet your system requirements, you may proceed to the next configuration steps by pressing the
⁄/¤
Navigation Button o until the Ô cursor is point- ing to pressing the
TO MASTER MENU
BACK
Set Button p.
and then
In some cases when you wish to set a specific input for the video conversion circuits, a change to the set­ting here is required.
Automatic mode
In the
, the AVR will scan all video inputs and route the first signal it encounters to the component output. However, in advanced systems, or when more than one video input
you may want to
is connected to the same source
, bypass the automatic selection and manually choose which signal is converted.
For example, in some cases both component and standard composite video outputs from a set-top box may be connected to the AVR so that the component signal is fed to a digital video display and the compos­ite signal to a recorder. In this case you would not want the composite signal converted, but rather have the component signal passed through to the main out­put with the composite
.
To make this type of system configuration first make certain that the
IN/OUT SETUP menu
(Figure 2) is on the screen, Next, press the
vigation Button
Na
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ing to
V-CONV
o until the Ô cursor is point
PORT.When the default of
AUTO is shown the unit will first look at the CVBS
(composite video) input, then to the S-video and Component inputs for the source to be routed to the component outputs
‹/›
the
. To select a specific output, press
Navigation Button o until your desired
choice appears in highlighted video. When all needed adjustments have been made, press
¤
Navigation Button o until the Ô cursor is
the next to
TO MASTER MENU
BACK
tinue with the system configuration.
Audio Setup
This menu allows you to configure the tone controls and to turn the upsampling on or off. If you do not wish to change any of those settings at this time, pro­ceed to the next menu screen. However, to make configuration changes to those parameters, make certain that the with the Ô cursor pointing to the AUDIO SETUP line, and press the Set Button q. The AUDIO
SETUP
Figure 3
The first line controls whether or not the bass/treble tone controls are in the signal path. is for them to be in-line, but if you wish to remove them from the circuit for “flat” response, first make certain that the line on the menu and press the ‹/› Na
Button
video.
If you wish to leave the tone controls in the signal path, the amount off boost or cut for bass and treble may be adjusted by pressing the
Button
treble depending on which setting you wish to adjust. Next, the desired setting is shown.
MASTER MENU is on screen
menu (Figure 3) will appear.
Ô cursor is pointing to the TONE
o so that OUT is highlighted in reverse
/¤ Navigation
o so that the Ô cursor is next to bassor
tion Button
press the
/Na
viga
The nor
⁄/¤
to con
mal default
tion
viga
o until
are processed at their native sample rate. For example, a 48kHz digital source will be processed at 48kHz. However, the AVR 635 allows you to
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upsample the incoming 48kHz signals to 96kHz for added resolution.
To take advantage of this feature, press the
vigation Button
Na
UPSAMPLING line and press the ‹/
to the
o so that the Ô cursor is next
Navigation Button o so that ON is highlighted in reverse video. Note that this feature is only available for the Dolby Pro Logic II-Music, Dolby Pro Logic II-
, Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby 3 Stereo modes.
Movie
When all desired changes have been made on this
­menu, press the
/¤ Navigation Button o
so that the Ô cursor is next to the BACK TO MAIN MENU
line; press the Set Button q.
Surround Setup
T
he next step is to set the surround mode you wish
to use with the input that was previously selected in
IN/OUT SETUP menu. Since surround
the modes are a matter of personal taste, feel free to select any mode you wish – you may change it later. However, to make it easier to establish the initial parameters for the AVR 635, we suggest Logic 7 (Cinema or Music) for most analog inputs. In the case of inputs such as a CD Player, Tape Deck or Tuner, you may wish to set the mode to Stereo (“Surround off”) as they are not typically used with multichannel pro­gram material, and it is unlikely that sur material will be used. Alternatively, the mode is a good choice for stereo-only source material. See page 34 for more information on available sur­round modes.
For digital program material, the AVR will always exam­ine the data stream and automatically select a Dolby Digital or DTS mode as applicable.
It is easiest to complete the surround setup using the full-OSD on-screen menus. From the MENU (Figure 1),
Button
o until the Ô cursor is next to the
SURROUND SELECT line. Press the Set Button
q until the SURROUND SELECT
menu (Figure 4) is on the screen.
press the
⁄/¤
/¤
round-encoded
Logic 7 Music
MASTER
vigation
Na
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This menu also includes a setting to turn the unit’s upsampling feature on or off. In normal use, this feature is turned off, which means that digital sources
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selects the surround mode category, and within each of those categories there will be a choice of the specific mode options
.
The choice of modes will vary according to the speaker configuration in your system. When the SURR
BACK
line of the SPEAKER SETUP menu
(Figure 6) is set to
NONE the
AVR 635 will be con­figured for 5.1-channel operation, and only the modes appropriate to a five-speaker system will appear. When
SURR BACK line of the SPEAKER
the
SETUP
menu (Figure 6) is set to SMALL or
LARGE, the AVR 635 will be configured for
6.1/7.1-channel operation, and additional modes such as Dolby Digital EX and DTS-ES will appear, as they are only available when seven main speakers are present. In addition, some of the modes available in the AVR 635 will not appear unless a digital source is selected and is playing the correct bitstream.
To select the mode that will be used as the initial default for an input, first press the
Button
o until the on-screen cursor is next to the
⁄/¤
desired mode’s master category name, such as
DOLBY SURROUND, DTS, DSP (SURR)
Button
or STEREO. Next, press the Set
q to view the submenu. Press the ‹/
Navigation Button o to scroll through the avail- able choices, and then press the
Button
o so that the cursor is next to BACK
TO MASTER MENU
¤
to continue the setup
process.
The following few paragraphs detail the instructions needed for modes with multiple choices.
DOLBY SURROUND menu (Fig. 5),
On the choices include Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby
Movie and Music, Dolby Pro Logic and
Virtual Speaker Reference or complete description of the different Dolby Surround modes, see page 34. The Dolby Digital EX and Dolby Pro Logic IIx modes are only available when the system is set for 6.1/7.1 operation by configuring the Surround Back speakers to “Small” or “Large”, as described on page 28, or via EzSet/EQ. When a disc is playing with a Dolby Digital soundtrack that contains a special “flag” signal in the data stream, the Dolby Digital EX mode will be selected automatically also be selected using this menu or through the front­panel or remote controls, as shown on page 33. A complete explanation of these modes is found on page 34.
Navigation
Navigation
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F
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Wide
It may
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When the Ô cursor is pointing to the MODE line,
‹/›
press the
Navigation Buttons o to select the
desired Dolby surround mode, again remembering that the choice of available modes will vary with the type of program material being played and the number of speakers in your system configuratioin.
When Dolby Pro Logic II Music or Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music is selected as the listening mode, three special settings are available to tailor the sound field to your listening room environment and your individual taste and preferences. (When other Dolby Surround modes are selected, dotted lines will indicate that these set­tings are not active.)
• Center Width: This setting adjusts the balance of the vocal information in the front soundstage between
the center and front left/right speakers.The lower settings spread the center channel sound more broadly into the left and right channels.A higher number (up to “7”) produces a tighter center channel presentatioin.
• Dimension: This setting alters the perceived depth of the surround field by creating a shallower presen­tation that appears to move sounds toward the front of the room, or a deeper presentation that appears to move the center of the sound field toward the back of the room. The setting of “O” is a neutral
with the range of adjustment shown as
default, “R-3” for a deeper, rear-oriented sound to “F-3” for a shallower, front-oriented sound.
anorama: Switch this setting on or off to add an
P
• enveloping wraparound presentation that increases the perception of sound along the sides of the room.
To change these parameters, press the
¤/⁄
Navigation Buttons o while the DOLBY SURROUND
menu is on the screen until the Ô cursor is pointing to the line on the menu with the parameter you wish to change.Then, press the
‹/›
Navigation Buttons o to alter the setting to
.
your taste
When the DOLBY selected,
the Night mode settings are available
DIGITAL
mode is
as
,
shown in Figure 6.
Figure 6
The Night mode is a feature of Dolby Digital that uses special processing to preserve the dynamic range and full intelligibility of a movie soundtrack while reducing the peak level. This prevents abruptly loud transitions from disturbing others, without reducing the sonic impact of a digital source.The Night mode is only available when specially encoded Dolby Digital signals are played.
To adjust the Night mode setting, make certain that the Ô cursor is on the NIGHT line of the DOLBY menu. Next, press ‹/›Navigation Button o to choose between the following settings, as they appear in the on-screen display:
OFF: When OFF is highlighted, the Night mode will not function.
MID: When MID is highlighted, a mild compres­sion will be applied.
MAX: When MAX is highlighted, a more severe compression algorithm will be applied.
We recommend that you select the a starting point and change to the
MID setting as
MAX setting later
if desired.
The Night mode may also be adjusted directly any time a Dolby Digital source is playing by pressing
Night Mode Button T. When the button is
the
D-
RANGE
will appear in the lower third
Lower Display Line
pressed, of the video screen and in the $. Press the ⁄/¤Navigation Button o within 3 seconds to select the desired setting.
When all settings for the surround setup have been
⁄/¤
made, press the
Navigation Button o
so that the ›cursor is next to BACK TO MASTER MENU
, and press the Set Button
q to return to the MASTER MENU.
On the
DTS menu,
‹/›
the
Navigation Button o on the remote are
the selection choices made with
determined by a combination of the type of program material in use and whether the 5.1- or 6.1/7.1­channel configuration is in use.
When a DTS source is playing, the choice of modes for 7.1 systems will vary according to the type of
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program source (DTS 5.1, DTS-ES Matrix or DTS-ES Discrete). Press the scroll through the choices that are available for your system and the program in use mode is available with analog and PCM digital stereo sources and the DTS Neo:6 Cinema mode is available with analog matrix surround-encoded sources to deliver an enhanced 5.1-channel sound field.
When the 5.1 configuration is in use, the AVR will automatically select the 5.1 version of DTS processing when a DTS data stream is selected. When the
6.1/7.1 mode is selected, will automatically be activated when a DTS source with the ES Discrete “flag” is in use. When a non-ES DTS disc is in use, you may select the DTS-ES Matrix mode through this menu to create a full eight-speaker surround mode. See page 34 for a complete explana­tion of the DTS modes.
LOGIC 7
On the
‹/›
the
Navigation Button o on the remote are
determined by whether the 5.1- or 6.1/7.1-channel configuration is in use. In either case, the selection of a Logic 7 mode enables Harman Kardon’s exclusive Logic 7 processing to create fully enveloping, multi­channel surround from either two-channel Stereo- or Matrix-encoded programming such as VHS cassettes, laser discs or television broadcasts produced with Dolby surround.
In the 5.1 configuration, you may select the Logic 7/
5.1 Music or Cinema. They work best with two-chan­nel music, surround-encoded programs or standard two-channel programming of any type, respectively. See page 34 for a complete explanation of the
DSP
.
(SURR)
Logic 7 modes
On the choices made with the on the remote select from one of the DSP surround modes that are designed for use with two-channel stereo programs to create a variety of sound field pre-
The choices available are Hall 1,
.
sentations Theater. The Hall and Theater modes are available in both five- and six-channel verisions, depending on your system configuration. See page 34 for a com­plete explanation of the DSP surround modes
On the
STEREO menu, the selection choices
made with the
‹/›
remote may either turn off all processing and bass management for a traditional two-channel stereo presentation;
select a stereo output with bass
management; or select a
STEREO
CH
7
speakers are available. These two modes feed a two­channel presentation to all speakers. See page 34 for a complete explanation of the stereo modes.
‹/›
Navigation Button o to
. The DTS Neo:6 Music
the DTS-ES Discrete mode
menu, the selections
the selection
menu,
‹/›
Navigation Button o
tion Button
viga
Na
5 CH STEREO and
depending on how many
,
mode
made with
Hall 2 or
.
o on the
To listen to an analog stereo source without any bass management, so that the left and right front speakers receive a full-range signal, straight through from the input gain section to the volume control,
‹/›
press the
vigation Button
Na
o so that
SURROUND OFF appears in the highlighted video.To listen to two-channel analog sources while taking advantage of the AVR 635’s bass-management
‹/›
press the
system, that
SURROUND OFF+DSP appears in the
vigation Button
Na
o so
highlighted video.
After the selections are made on the Dolby, DTS, Logic 7, DSP (Surround) or Stereo menus, press the
⁄/¤
Navigation Button o so that the cursor
moves to the
BACK TO MASTER MENU
line and press the Set Button q.
Using EzSet/EQ
The AVR 635 uses Harman Kardon’s EzSet/EQ tech­nology to automatically configure your system to deliver the best possible performance based on your specific speaker selection, where the speakers are placed in the room and the acoustic influences in your listening room. By using a series of test signals and the pro­cessing power of the Texas Instruments DA 610 digital signal processor, EzSet/EQ eliminates the need for manual adjustment of speaker “size”, crossover, delay and output level settings while it adds the power of a multi-band parametric equalizer to smooth out the fre­quency settings for optimal sound reproduction.
In addition to making system setup quick and easy, EzSet/EQ is more precise than manual settings.With EzSet/EQ you are able to calibrate your system in a fraction of the time it would take to enter the settings manually, and with results that rival those achieved with expensive test equipment and time consuming proce dures.The end result is a system calibration profile that enables your new receiver to deliver the best pos sible sound no matter what type of speakers you have or what the dimensions of your listening room are.
We recommend that you take advantage of the preci­sion of EzSet/EQ to calibrate your system, but if desired you may also make any of the configuration settings manually, or trim the settings provided by EzSet/EQ by following the instructions on pages 26–31.
Before starting the EzSet/EQ process, make certain that you have connected all speakers for your system and that you have both the EzSet/EQ microphone and the extender rod handy. If you have a standard camera tripod, attach the extender rod to the tripod, and then screw the microphone to the top of the rod. tripod at your primary listening position, at least three feet from the nearest speaker and adjust it so that microphone is at least three feet above ear level. you do not have a tripod, simply screw the extender rod into the bottom of the EzSet/EQ microphone
-
Place the
If
.
Next, plug the microphone into the
Microphone Jack Panel Control Door
J located behind the Front
9. The microphone cable is
approximately 20 feet long date most listening room situations
EzSet/EQ
, which should accommo-
. If required, you may use an optional extension cable, available at most electronics stores, for use in larger rooms. However, we recommend that you make every effort to avoid using extension cords for the microphone cable as they may adversely affect the test results.
You are now ready to start the EzSet/EQ process by following these steps:
Step 1. Navigate to the EZSET/EQ menu (Fig. 7) by first pressing the OSD Button U on the remote. Press the ¤ Navigation Button o until the Ô cursor is pointing to EZSET/EQ in the
MASTER MENU. Press the Set Button q
to bring the menu to the screen.
Figure 7
Step 2. Select one of the two options shown based on the way you wish to have the system settings entered:
• In most cases, you will want to use the Automatic
mode, which calibrates the system for speaker pres-
, speaker crossover, channel
“size
speaker
,
ence output level, speaker-to-listener delay time and room equalization. To choose this mode simply press the
-
Set Button q, as the cursor is already
pointing to
Automatic when the menu appears on
the screen.
If you wish to enter the speaker crossover frequencies yourself, but want to have the EzSet/EQ system test for and calibrate all the other functions listed above
tion Button
press the cursor at then press the Menu, so that the cursor is pointing to
SETUP
Once the
viga
¤ Na
o to point the
BACK TO MASTER MENU and
Set Button q. At the Master
press the
¤ Na
tion Button
viga
MANUAL
and then press the Set Button q.
MANUAL SETUP menu (Fig. 16) appears, follow the instructions on page 28 to enter your desired settings for the Crossover F
n to the
and then retur
EZSET/EQ
menu. Press the ¤ Navigation Button o again so that the cursor is pointing to then press the
Set Button q.
MANUAL and
When the interim
message screen appears to remind you to set the
MODE
,
o again
requencies,
MODE
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* FAR FIELD EQ ERROR * Detected speaker config FL : YES SBR: YES  CEN : YES SBL: YES  FR : YES SL : YES  SR : NO SUB: YES  Verify spkr connections Verify mic position Reduce background noise
BACK TO MASTER MENU
* FAR FIELD COMPLETE *  Detected speaker config FL : YES SBR: YES  CEN : YES SBL: YES  FR : YES SL : YES  SR : YES SUB: YES  
DO NEAR FIELD
 BACK TO MASTER MENU
WARNING !!  D
uring measurement Please maintain silence While several loud sound bursts are heard.  START : OFF ON
BACK TO EZSET/EQ MENU BACK TO MASTER MENU 
* FAR FIELD MEASURE *  Place microphone 3ft/1m above ear level at listening position, at least 3 ft/1m away from the closest speaker.  Set volume to -28dB CONTINUE BACK TO EZSET/EQ MODE BACK TO MASTER MENU VOLUME: -28dB 
crossovers, make sure that the cursor is pointing to CONTINUE and press the Set Button q again since you have already set the crossovers.
Step 3. The FAR FIELD MEASURE screen (Figure 8) will appear with instructions to place the microphone, if you have not already done so. This screen is also the place to set the master volume
As noted on the screen, use the
level.
Control
)r to adjust the volume level to –28dB, as shown on the line that appears at the bottom of the menu when the volume is adjusted. Press the
Set Button q when the volume is set
to the proper level.
Figure 8
Step 4. The final menu screen before the EzSet/EQ process starts is a warning screen (Figure 9) that serves as a reminder to keep the room as quiet as possible while the system is in use. Extraneous noise of any kind may adversely affect the accuracy of the system’s results. Do not talk while the test tones are circulating, and if possible, turn off any ventilation sys­tems if the noise form the air flow is loud enough for you to hear. Should an outside noise such as a phone ringing occur during the test process, we recommend that you rerun EzSet/EQ. This screen is also your reminder that the test tones used by EzSet/EQ are somewhat loud.
Anyone with sensitive hearing should leave the room or use hearing protection before mov­ing to the next step. If you do not wish to start the test process at this time, press the
o to return to either the EzSet/EQ menu
Button
or the Master Menu,
o begin the EzSet/EQ Near Field measurements
T press the
/Navigation Button o so that
/¤ Navigation
and press the
ON is highlighted in reverse video, and press the
Set Button q. NOTE: Once the EzSet/EQ process starts
control and Standby/Off switches are temporarily dis­abled while the tests are in progress. Do not adjust the volume or tur
n the unit off until you see the on-screen
message change to indicate that EzSet/EQ is finished.
olume
V
Set Button q.
,
the volume
,
Figure 9
IMPORTANT NOTE: Anyone with hearing that is sen­sitive to loud noises should leave the room at this point, or use ear protection sufficient to reduce the noise level at their ears. Inexpensive foam-style ear plugs, available at most drug stores, may be used to reduce the sound level to a tolerable level for anyone who has a problem with loud noise. If you are uncom­fortable with, or cannot tolerate loud sounds and do not use some sort of ear protection we strongly rec­ommend that you leave the room and ask someone else to be present while the EzSet/EQ process takes place, or that you do not use EzSet/EQ and enter the configuration settings manually, as described on pages 26 through 31.
Step 5. At this point you will begin to hear a series of test tones circulate among all the speakers in your system. While this is happening, the AVR 635 is read­ing the signal to determine which speaker positions are active, what type of speaker is present at each active position, what the distance is from the listening position to each speaker, and to begin to build a pro­file of the impact of the room’s acoustics on the quality of audio reproduction. When the test is completed you will hear the tones stop, and the system will pause fors long as a minute while the processor makes its calcu­lations. Do not be alarmed if the “WARNING” message remains on the screen after tones stop until a results message is displayed as shown in Step 6 or 7,
below
NOTE: While these tests detect whether a speaker is connected to a particular output, they cannot deter­mine whether the speaker is in the correct position. (For example, it can tell whether a speaker is connected to the Surround Right output, but it cannot tell whether the speaker is on the right or left side of your listening room.) F
or that reason,
we strongly recommend that you try to listen as the tone circulates, matching the name shown for each channel to the location of the
If a tone is heard from a speaker position that
.
speaker does not match the on-screen message, make a note of the incorrect speaker connections.When the test process stops you will see a message indicating the they Far Field measurements are complete, but since there is a connection error press the
Button
o so that the on-screen cursor in Fig
pointing to
RETURN TO MASTER MENU
¤ Na
vigation
7 is
.
and press the Set Button q.
At this point, exit all menus and turn the receiver off. Check all speaker wire connections and then rerun EzSet/EQ.
Step 6. When the F
ar Field tests are complete a mes­sage screen will appear to confirm if the procedure was successful or not. In most cases there will not be any problems and you will see the message shown in Figure 10 on your screen. If the speaker positions shown match the actual speaker layout in your sys­tem, press the
Set Button q to complete EzSet/EQ
by performing the Near Field Measurements. Continue the EzSet/EQ process by pressing the q to take the Near Field measurements from the front left, center and right speakers. By taking this separate set of measurements, the AVR 635 is able to complete its view of the room’s sonic signature and apply equalization as needed to correct spikes and dips in the system’
s response. Continue these instruc-
tions with Step 8.
Figure 10
Step 7a. If the measurements are not successful due to a missing or malfunctioning speaker, the
FIELD EQ ERROR
message will appear as shown in Figure 11. EzSet/EQ is programmed to look for speaker pairs at the front left/front right, surround left/surround right and surround back left/surround back right positions. If the test results indicate that one, but not both of the speakers in any of these pairs is present, the menu will show NO next to the speaker
.
position where the tests did not report back that a speaker is present. Should this message appear, make note of the suspect speaker location, exit all menus
n the receiver off. Check all speaker wire con-
and tur nections and then rerun EzSet/EQ.
Figure 11
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Set Button
FAR
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* NEAR FIELD ERROR *  Near Field Eq was not successful.  Please check mic  Placement and volume Setting BACK TO NEAR FIELD BACK TO MASTER MENU  
* NEAR FIELD COMPLETE *  EZSET/EQ has success- Fully performed Near Field Eq for  the selected speaker.   BACK TO NEAR FIELD  BACK TO MASTER MENU  
* NEAR FIELD EQ SELECT *  Please select
1. FL Speaker
2. C Speaker
3. FR Speaker  BACK TO MASTER MENU   
* EZSET/EQ ERROR *
 An overload detected. Please verify mic position. Reduce the volume by 3 dB and repeat the  procedure. 
BACK TO MASTER MENU
 
Step 7b. In some cases, the system may not function properly due to overly high output levels.When this occurs, you will see the message shown in Figure 12. If you see this message verify that that the microphone is in the correct position, one speaker. Then press the back to the
MASTER MENU. From there, return
to the EzSet/EQ system and when you are once again
FIELD MEASURE
FAR
at the reduce the system volume level by 3dB before trying EzSet/EQ again.
Figure 12
Step 8. When the Far Field measurements are com­pleted, the system will ask you to take three Near Field measurements, one at each front speaker posi­tion. These measurements enable EzSet/EQ to pro­duce the most accurate settings for both high and low frequency equalization. The Near Field measurements are similar to the Far Field tests, except that the sys­tem will “listen” to only one speaker at a time, rather than sending the test signals to all speakers in rota­tion. At the
NEAR FIELD EQ SELECT
menu (Figure 13), you will see an instruction to place the microphone in a different position than the one used for the initial Far Field measurements.This time, place the microphone close to the speaker to be measured,
at a distance of about 3 feet. the top of the microphone should be pointed towards the speaker, rather than pointing up as was done for
ar Field tests. For the first measurement, place
the F the microphone so that it is close to, and
the front left speaker, and with
pointing towards the on-screen
SPEAKER
Figure 13
26 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION26 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
,
Ô cursor pointing to 1.
, and press the Set Button q.
and not too close to any
Set Button q to go
screen,
In addition,
FL
Step 9. You will now see a Warning message similar to the one shown in Figure 7 except that it will contain an option to return to the
SELECT
EQ
ability to retur
menu (Figure 13) as well as the
n to the
MASTER
NEAR FIELD
MENU.If you
are ready to proceed with the test, make certain that the microphone is properly pointed toward the speaker selected for calibration, press the
o so that ON is highlighted and press the
Button
Navigation
Set Button q. Step 10. One short test signal will be sent to the
speaker position being calibrated and after a slight pause fro the system to calculate the test results, you will see either a
“Near Field Complete” message or a “Near Field Error” message. In most cases, the “Complete” message will appear, in which case you should proceed to Step 11, if an “Error” message appears, go to Step 12.
Step 11. If the test results were successful, the mes­sage shown in Figure 14 will appear. In order to prop­erly calibrate the system, you will need to run the Near Field tests for all three front channel speakers (left, center and right). After running the test for the front left speaker, make certain that the cursor is pointing
BACK TO NEAR FIELD and press
towards the
Set Button q. When you are taken back to the
Near Field Select menu (Figure 13) where you should repeat Steps 8 through 11 until all three front speak­ers have been calibrated. When that is done the EzSet/EQ process is complete and you should press the
¤ Navigation Button o to return to the
Master Menu.
Figure 14
Step 12. If a “Near Field Error” message appears, as shown in Figure 15, you should check to make certain that the microphone is about three feet from the speaker being tested and that the top of the micro
­phone unit is pointing towards the speaker. You may also have to raise or lower the master volume to achieve accurate readings.After checking these two
as needed,
,
items pointing to the
make certain that the cursor is
BACK TO NEAR FIELD
line and press the Set Button q. This will return you to the
NEAR FIELD EQ SELECT
menu (Figure 13) where you should repeat Steps 8 through 11, adjusting the mike placement and volume level as needed until the
COMPLETE
the test tone stops
Figure 15
NEAR FIELD
menu (Figure 1
.
4) appears after
When both the Far Field and Near Field measurements have been successfully completed your system is ready for use.Thanks to EzSet/EQ, the settings for speaker “size”, speaker crossover, channel output and individual channel delay time have been automatically set and require no further adjustment. In addition, EzSet/EQ also performs a complete room equalization that tailors the system’s performance for the best pos­sible sound with your combination of speakers, speak­er placement and room acoustics.The next few pages in this manual detail the procedure for manually enter­ing system data, but unless you want to view the set­ting information and make an adjustment, you are now ready to enjoy the finest in home theater and music reproduction. Go to page xx for complete information on operating your AVR 635.
Manual Setup
In most cases it is simpler, easier and more accurate to let EzSet/EQ take care of entering the system parameters for speaker “size”, speaker crossover, channel output and individual channel delay time However, if you feel that your listening room or system components are best suited to manual entry of these settings, the AVR 635 also allows you to enter or trim any of these traditional system parameters do make the settings manually
, we recommend that you run the EzSet/EQ tests first so that a baseline set­ting is established, and then make your adjustments from there. Note that once EzSet/EQ has been run you do not need to adjust all system settings that you want to adjust.
To view or change the current settings, press the OSD Button U on the remote to bring up the MASTER MENU (Figure 1). Next, press the ¤
tion Button
viga
Na
on the
MANUAL SETUP line. Press the Set
q to view the MANUAL SETUP
Button
o as needed until the cursor is
menu (Figure 16).
.
Even if you
.
, only those
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* SPEAKER SIZE *
LEFT/RIGHT: SMALL
CENTER : SMALL SURROUND : SMALL SURR BACK : NONE MAIN SUB MODE : SUB SUB SIZE : 10in/250mm EZSET SETTINGS: OFF ON  BACK TO MANUAL SETUP  
* MANUAL SETUP * 
EZSET EQ : OFF ON
EZSET ADJUST SPEAKER SIZE SPEAKER XOVER DELAY ADJUST CHANNEL ADJUST  BACK TO MASTER MENU  
Figure 16
If you have already run the EzSet/EQ calibration sys­tem, the first line of the menu enables you to hear the difference between the settings established by EzSet/EQ. The default setting is
ON, which plays the incoming source with the EzSet/EQ settings.To hear the system in a Bypass mode, with none of the equal­ization filters in the circuit path, press the Navigation Button o so that OFF is highlighted. Note that once changed, this setting will remain until you change it again in this menu.
While you may want to use this menu option to hear the difference that EzSet/EQ makes, we recommend that you leave the setting on to take advantage of the benefits of EzSet/EQ’s advanced room correction technology.
EZSET ADJUST line on the menu
The enables you to set the system’s Tilt, or high-frequency boost. To make this adjustment, first make sure that EZSET EQ line is set to ON, as this item is not available when EzSet EQ is not in the signal path. When the cursor is on the
EZSET ADJUST
line, press the Set Button q, and then press the
/Navigation Button o to enter the desired
setting. When you have completed your adjustment, press the cursor down to the
SETUP
Navigation Button o to move the
BACK TO MANUAL
line and press the Set Button q.
Note on Manual Setup Menus: Each of the four
major manual setup menus (Speaker Size, Speaker
Adjust and Channel
Delay
,
Crossover a line that reads the default setting of
EZSET SETTINGS. When
OFF is shown you are able to
make any required adjustments that are available on that menu. However, you may change the setting to ON at any time to recall the settings established when EzSet/EQ was last run.
It is also important to note that when the EzSet/EQ settings are in use, the AVR will not allow any changes to be made.To trim the settings
tion Button
press the sor is on the the menu in use and press the
Button
o to change the setting to OFF. This will
viga
/Na
EZSET SETTINGS line on
/Navigation
allow you to make changes to the settings on that menu.
/
Adjust) includes
o until the cur
Speaker Setup
Although using EzSet/EQ to enter the settings for speaker “size” and crossover point, you may wish to make changes to those settings, or to manually enter a complete speaker profile for your system. In addi­tion, for systems where you with to have separate speaker configuration settings for each input, rather than use the same settings for all inputs configure that option in these menus.Two separate menus are used to enter this information, and you may change the data on either or both, as needed.
SPEAKER
The
SIZE
menu tells the about the bass reproduction capabilities of your speakers.This, in turn, determines which speakers receive bass information that is derived from audio tracks or specifically intended for reproduction by low-frequency-capable speakers by the use of a low­frequency effects (“LFE”) channel in digital program sources. In addition, by telling the AVR whether speakers are available for the Surround Back channels, the information on this menu is used to determine which surround modes may be used (e.g., modes such as Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, or DTS-ES, requiring SBL/SBR speakers, are only available when a speaker is present in those channels).
SPEAKER X-OVER menu is used to fur-
The ther tailor the bass management system by determin­ing the frequencies at which bass information is sent to a specific speaker position. This menu also contains settings to route LFE information and to set the sub­woofer high-pass filter order.
To configure the speakers in your system for use with the AVR 635, or to check the settings entered by
check the settings on the various sub-menu
,
EzSet/EQ groups on the with the
MANUAL SETUP menu, starting
SPEAKER
SIZE
menu (Figure 17) and then check the other menus’ settings.To do this, go to the Manual Setup Menu (Figure 16) by first pressing the Menu (Figure 1). Next, press the
Button
SETUP
Button
OSD Button U to recall the Master
‹/›
o until the cursor is on the MANUAL
line on the menu in use and press the Set
q. When the MANUAL SETUP
Menu is shown, press the ‹/›Navigation Button
o again until the cursor is on the SPEAKER SIZE
line and press the Set Button q.
-
Figure 17
, you may also
AVR
Navigation
On the SPEAKER
SIZE
menu (Figure 17), you will see either the factory default settings or, if EzSet/EQ has been run, the settings recorded by the test results. In the case for the main speaker channels, each speaker position (front left/right,
center, surround left/right and surround back left/right) you have the option of telling the system if the speakers used are “small” or “large”. These descriptions do not describe the actual physical size of the speakers, but rather refer to the type of speaker tings, select
LARGE when the speakers in a partic-
. For each of these set-
ular position are traditional full-range loudspeakers. Use the SMALL setting for smaller, frequency-limited “satellite” speakers that do not reproduce sounds below 60Hz. In all cases except the front left/right speakers you may also select
NONE. This tells the system that no speakers are present at the particular position, allowing the AVR to select the correct sur­round modes that are compatible with the number of speakers installed. For example, in order to use the Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS-ES Logic 7/7-channel and 7 Stereo modes, you must have either Large or Small speakers entered as the setting for the Surround Back channels.
If you are in doubt as to which setting best describes your speakers consult the specifications in the speakers’ owner’s manual, visit the speaker manufacturer’s web site or ask the dealer or installer from whom you pur­chased the speakers.
Begin your changes to the speaker setup process by making certain that the cursor is pointing at the LEFT/RIGHT line, which sets the configuration for the front left and right speakers. If you wish to make a change to the front speakers’ configuration, press the
‹/›
Navigation Button o so that either LARGE
or SMALL appears, matching the appropriate description from the definitions shown above
.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If a change is made to this, or any speaker position,
when you press the
‹/›
Navigation Button o, an on-screen warning mes- sage will appear reminding you that EzSet/EQ must be
This is necessar
run.
y to integrate the changed param­eter with the EzSet/EQ test results. Make all desired setting changes on the
SPEAKER SETUP and
SPEAKER X-OVER menus once, and then
run EzSet/EQ after all manual adjustments are com­pleted.
SMALL is selected, low-frequency sounds will
When be sent only to the subwoofer output. If you choose this option and there is no subwoofer connected, you will not hear any low-frequency sounds from the front
.
channels
When
LARGE is selected, a full-range signal will be sent to the front left and front right outputs. Depending on the choice made in the
SUBWOOFER line in
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this menu, bass and/or LFE information may also be directed to the subwoofer.
When you have completed your selection for the front
¤
channel, press the remote to move the cursor to
Press the remote
‹/›
to select the option that best describes your sys-
Navigation Button o on the
CENTER.
vigation Button
Na
o on the
tem, based on the speaker definitions shown below.
When SMALL is selected, low-frequency center channel sounds will be sent only to the subwoofer out­put. If you choose this option and there is no subwoofer connected, you will not hear low-frequency sounds from the center channel.
When
LARGE is selected, a full-range signal will be sent to the center speaker output, and NO center channel signal will be sent to the subwoofer output.
NONE is selected, no signals will be sent to
When the center channel output. The receiver will operate in a “phantom” center channel mode and center channel information will be sent to the left and right front chan­nel outputs.When only front left and right speakers are used, with no center or surround speakers, Dolby Virtual Speaker is a good alternative mode.
When you have completed your selection for the cen-
¤
ter channel, press the the remote to move the cursor to
‹/›
Press the
Navigation Button o on the remote
Navigation Button o on
SURROUND.
to select the option that best describes the surround speakers in your system based on the speaker definitions shown on this page.
When
SMALL is selected, low-frequency surround channel sounds will be sent to the subwoofer output only. If you choose this option and there is no sub­woofer connected,
you will not hear any low-frequency
sounds from the surround channels.
LARGE is selected, a full-range signal
When will be sent to the surround channel outputs, and NO surround channel signals will be sent to the subwoofer output.
NONE is selected, surround sound informa-
When tion will be split between the front left and front right outputs. For optimal performance when no surround speakers are in use
the Dolby
,
Virtual Speaker mode
should be used.
When you have completed your selections for the
press the
main surround channels
Button
o on the remote to move the cursor to
BACK.This line ser
SURR
,
¤ Na
ves two functions:
viga
tion
It not only configures the setting for the surround back channels when they are present; it also tells
the AVR 635’s processing system to configure the unit for either 5.1 or 6.1/7.1 operation.
/Na
vigation Button
o on the
Press the remote to select the option that best describes the speakers in use at the left and right back surround positions based on the definitions on this page:
NONE is selected, the system will adjust so
When that only 5.1-channel surround processing/decoding modes are available and the surround back amplifier channels will not be used. your system,
you may wish to take advantage of the
When this is the case for
availability of this amplifier channel pair for use in pow­ering a second set of speakers that have their source selected by the AVR 635’s multiroom control system. See page 36 for more information.
When SMALL is selected, the system will adjust so that the full complement of 6.1/7.1 surround processing decoding modes are available, and low-frequency information below the crossover point will be sent to the subwoofer output. If you choose this option and there is no subwoofer connected, you will not hear any low-frequency sounds from the surround back channels.
LARGE is selected, the system will adjust so
When that the full complement of 6.1/7.1 surround process­ing/decoding modes are available, and a full-range signal will be sent to the surround back channels, with no low-frequency information sent to the subwoofer output.
When you have completed your selection for the
¤
back surround channels, press the
o on the remote to move the cursor to
Button
MODE
SUB
Press the
‹/›
.
Na
viga
tion Button
Navigation
o on the remote to select the option that best describes your system.
The choices available for the subwoofer position will depend on the settings for the other speakers, particu­larly the front left/right positions
If the front left/right speakers are set to the subwoofer will automatically be set to
position.
which is the
“on”
If the front left/right speakers are set to
.
SMALL,
SUB,
LARGE,
three options are available:
• If no subwoofer is connected to the AVR 635,
‹/›
press the remote so that
Navigation Button o on the
NONE appears in the on-screen
menu. When this option is selected, all bass infor-
will be routed to the front left/right “main”
mation
.
speakers
• If a subwoofer is connected to the AVR 635, you have the option to have the front left/right “main” speakers reproduce bass frequencies at all times, and have the subwoofer operate only when the
VR 635 is being used with a digital source that
A contains a dedicated low-frequency effects, or LFE soundtrack. This allows you to use both your main and subwoofer speakers to take advantage of the special bass sounds created for some movies Press ‹/›Navigation Button o on the remote so that
SUB (LFE) appears in the
on-screen menu.
• If a subwoofer is connected and you wish to use it for bass reproduction in conjunction with the main front left/right speakers, regardless of the type of program source or Surround mode you are listen-
‹/›
ing to, press the
/
the remote so that in the on-screen menu. When this option is select-
Navigation Button o on
SUB L/R+LFE appears
ed, a full-range signal will be sent to the front left/right “main” speakers, and the subwoofer will receive LFE information and the bass frequencies under the selected crossover point.
After making any required changes to the Subwoofer
⁄/¤
Mode line, press the
Navigation Button o
to move the cursor to the SUB SIZE line.The setting on this line enters the data of the size of your subwoofer’s driver so that the proper gain, filters and equalization settings will be used with EzSet/EQ.
To change the setting, make certain that the cursor is
SUB SIZE line and press the ⁄/
on the Navigation Button o, so that the setting appears that matches the diameter of your subwoofer’s driver. If you do not remember what the size is either measure the driver’s diameter or consult the
s manual for the speaker.
owner When you have completed the settings for speaker
“size”, press the move the cursor to the
SETUP
⁄/¤
Navigation Button o to
BACK TO MANUAL
line to continue your adjustments. It is also important to remember to re-run the EzSet/EQ system if any changes have been made to the settings on this
following the instructions shown on page 24 for
menu, using the Manual mode.
Speaker Crossover Setting
settings have been made
When all speaker
“size” you now have the option to take advantage of the AVR 635’s Quadruple Crossover system, which allows individual crossover settings to be made for each speaker grouping. The low-frequency crossover point is set by the design of your speakers the design and driver complement of your speakers is defined as the frequency which is either the lowest possible frequency the speaker is capable of repro-
or the frequency at which sound is sent to the
,
ducing
¤
you can
,
,
. Depending on
.
it
,
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CEN:12.0 ft SBL:10.0 ft FR :12.0 ft SL :10.0 ft SR :10.0 ft SUB:12.0 ft UNIT: FEET METER A/V SYNC DELAY : 0Ms EZSET SETTINGS : OFF ON
BACK TO MANUAL SETUP
* SPEAKER X-OVER * 
LEFT/RIGHT: 100 Hz
CENTER : 100 Hz SURROUND : 100 Hz SURR BACK : 100 Hz LFE LP FLT: 120 Hz EZSET SETTINGS: OFF ON  BACK TO MANUAL SETUP  
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speaker’s internal low-frequency driver, as opposed to the mid-range driver. The settings on the
OVER
menu also allow you to set the high pass filter mines which frequencies go to the subwoofer
that deter
AVR 635 is playing back the low frequency
when the effects (LFE) channel from a digital soundtrack.
Before making any changes to the settings on this dis play, we suggest that you find the crossover point for the speakers in each of the four groupings, and the highest frequency handled by your subwoofer as well as the order of its filter slope. front left/right, center
surround and surround back, by looking at the
front, specifications page of each speaker by getting that information from the speaker manufac­turer’s Web site, or by contacting your dealer or the manufacturer
’s customer service department. You will need these figures to accurately configure the next group of settings.
Note that when any speaker group other than the front left/right speakers is set to
LARGE, the crossover may not be adjusted, as the feed will be full-range, with no sound being derived for the subwoofer at that position.
To make changes to the speaker crossovers or LFE high-pass filter setting, go to the SPKR X-OVER submenu within the MANUAL SETUP menu (Fig. 16).To do this, first press the so that the MASTER MENU (Figure 1) appears.
‹/›
Next, press the cursor is on the menu in use and press the
MANUAL SETUP menu is shown, press
the
‹/›
the
Navigation Button o again until the
cursor is on the
Navigation Button o until the
MANUAL SETUP line on the
Set Button q. When
SPEAKER
X-OVER
line and press the Set Button q to view the SPKR X-OVER menu (Figure 18).
Figure 18
o change the setting for any of the four speaker
T
⁄/¤
groups
press the
,
Na
viga
tion Button
the cursor is next to the speaker group where you wish to make a change and then press the
tion Button
viga
Na
o until the desired setting appears.The available choices for low-frequency infor­mation to be sent to the subwoofer, rather than to the main speaker channel, are 40Hz, 60Hz, 80Hz, 100Hz, 120Hz, 150Hz and 200Hz. Pick the choice
SPKR X-
s owner’s manual,
OSD Button U
o until
‹/›
that is identical to the information for the speakers, or if an exact match is not possible, pick the closest choice that is ABOVE the speaker’s low-frequency limit or crossover point to avoid the creation of a low­frequency
“hole” where your system will have no
bass information.
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When any needed adjustments are made to the crossovers, one additional adjustment is available to custom tailor the way information is sent to the sub­woofer. The
LFE LP FLT line adjusts the fre­quency cutoff of the low pass filter that determines the frequency at which infor
mation is sent to the sub­woofer when playing a digital soundtrack that has a dedicated low frequency effects channel. In most cases the default frequency of 120Hz is appropriate, since that is the frequency most commonly used in the creation of LFE channels during a movie’s sound mixing process. However, you may wish to change the setting based on your individual preference or the characteristics and capabilities of your subwoofer.
To change this setting when the
X-OVER
menu is on the screen, press the ⁄/
SPEAKER
Navigation Button o until the cursor is on the
LFE LP FLT line and then press the ‹/
Navigation Button o until the desired setting is shown in highlighted video.
When all changes to Speaker Crossover settings have
⁄/¤
been made, press the
Navigation Button o
until the cursor is on the BACK TO MANUAL SETUP
menu and then pressing the Set Button
q so that you may make any other adjustments to the system parameters. It is also important to remember to rerun the EzSet/EQ system if any changes have been made to the settings on this menu, following the instructions shown on page 24 for using the Manual mode
.
Delay Settings
Due to the different distances between the listening position and each speaker position, the amount of time it takes for sound to reach your ears from each channel is different. You may compensate for this dif­ference through the use of the delay settings to adjust the timing for the speaker placement and acoustic conditions in your listening room or home theater.
In most cases
, the settings established by EzSet/EQ are accurate to under a foot, but the placement of the microphone and other factors may influence the setting. Should you wish to manually adjust the channel delay times, follow the instructions shown below.Whenever adjustments to the delay settings are made remember that the distance settings need not be accurate to the inch, as the system is designed to accommodate a typical listening area rather han the precise measurement from the speakers to a specific “sweet spot”
position.
In addition to providing delaying adjustments for each individual speaker position, the AVR 635 is among the few A/V receivers that allows you to adjust the delay for the combined output of all speakers as a group This feature is called
A/V Sync Delay; it allows you to
.
compensate for delays to the video image that may be caused by the processing in products such as digital video displays, video scalers, digital cable or satellite
, or personal video recorders. With proper
systems adjustment of the setting for A/V Sync Delay, you can eliminate the loss of lip sync that may be caused by digital video applications.
To make any changes to the delay settings, go to the
DELAY ADJUST submenu within the MANUAL SETUP
the
MENU
⁄/¤
on the in use and press the
menu (Figure 16). To do this, first press
OSD Button U so that the MASTER
(Figure 1) appears. Next, press the
Navigation Button o until the cursor is
MANUAL SETUP line on the menu
Set Button q.
When the
MANUAL SETUP menu is shown, press the
¤
⁄/¤
Navigation Button o again until the cursor
is on the
DELAY ADJUST line and press the
Set Button q to view the DELAY ADJUST menu (Figure 19).
Figure 19
Once the DELAY ADJUST menu is on your
note that the default for distance settings is in
screen, feet. If your measurements are in feet, proceed to the next step; press the screen Then, press the that
if your measurements are made in meters
¤
Navigation Button o until the on-
Ô cursor is at the UNIT line on the menu.
‹/›
Navigation Button o so
METER is highlighted.
When the change
in measurement units is made, press the
⁄/¤
,
Navigation Button o to return the Ô cursor to the
FL position.
With the on-screen
‹/›
the
Na
Ô cursor pointing to FL, press
tion Button
viga
o until the distance
from the center speaker to the preferred listening
¤
position is entered. Next, press the
Button
o to move the cursor to the NEXT line
and use
the
‹/›
Na
viga
tion Button
Navigation
o again to enter the distance from the main listening position to the center speaker. Repeat the procedure for all active
first using the
speaker positions
Button
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,
o to change to the next position, and then
¤
Na
viga
tion
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use the ‹/›Na
vigation Button
the setting. Note that only the speaker positions that have been set to
LARGE or SMALL in the
SPEAKER SETUP menu, as shown on
27, may be adjusted. The appearance of
page three dashes next to a speaker position in place of a distance setting indicates that you have not configured an active speaker for that location.
When the delay time for all speaker positions has been set you may return to the manual setup by pressing the
⁄/¤
Navigation Button o until the
Ô cursor is pointing to BACK TO MANUAL SETUP
and then pressing the Set Button q.
However, if you have a digital video source or a digital video display that causes lack of lip sync you may use the A/V Sync adjust feature to delay the audio signal as it is sent to
all channels (as opposed to the individ­ual settings) so that the picture and sound are brought back together. We recommend that this adjustment be made using the direct access controls on the remote, as shown below.That enables you to see the image while making the adjustment; however, you may also adjust it here using the menu system.
To adjust the A/V Sync delay, press the
Button
o so that the Ô cursor is pointing to the
A/V Sync Delay line on the menu and then press the
‹/›
Navigation Button o to delay the sound
sufficiently so that it matches the on-screen video.
The delay settings may be adjusted at any time using the remote control and while viewing an on-screen image by pressing the
Delay Select Button a.
The A/V Sync Delay setting is first, and it may be adjusted by pressing the seconds of when the
A/V SYNC DELAY
message appears in the on-screen display and the
wer Display Line$.Then,
Lo Navigation Button o to enter the desired delay
setting that brings the video and sound back in sync. Press the
Set Button q again to enter the setting.
Note that the A/V Sync delay setting is unique to each video input source, so you may enter a different set­ting to compensate for the differences between any product attached to the different inputs.
o change one of the individual speaker positions
T directly, press the followed by the
Speaker Select Button b,
⁄/¤
Navigation Button o to
select the desired position as that name appears in the on-screen display and the When the name of the speaker position to be adjusted appears press the Press the desired delay setting for that speaker and then press
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Set Button q within 5 seconds
‹/›
Navigation Button o to enter the
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o to change
⁄/¤
Navigation
Set Button q within five
‹/›
press the
Lower Display Line $.
Set Button q to enter the setting
the Navigation Button o may be used to select another position, or you may simply wait 5 seconds for the system to time out and return to normal operation.
When all changes to the Delay settings have been made press the the cursor is on the
SETUP
⁄/¤
Navigation Button o until
BACK TO MANUAL
menu and then pressing the Set Button
q so that you may make any other adjustments to the system parameters. If the changes just made com­plete the manual adjustments needed, press the
Button
U to exit the menu system and resume
normal system operation.
Output Level Adjustment
Output level adjustment is a key part of the configura­tion of any surround sound product. important for a digital receiver such as the AVR 635, as correct outputs ensure that you hear soundtracks with the proper directionality and intensity
In most cases, you will not need to make any adjustments to the output level, as the settings made by running EzSet/EQ are as accurate as those made manually. However, you are able to use the CHANNEL ADJUST menu to trim the settings to suit your personal preferences or to configure the system so that the output settings are different from one input source to another. The ability to make indi­vidual output level adjustments on a per-input basis is useful for listeners who may prefer different settings for the subwoofer or an individual channel group such as the front speakers when playing musical selections via the CD input as opposed to the movie soundtracks more frequently used with the DVD input. This menu also allows you to adjust the output levels using external sources such as a test disc or other program material that you use as a standard, rather than the system’s test tone.
TANT NOTE:
IMPOR
Listeners are often confused about the operation of the surround channels. While some assume that sound should always be coming from each speaker, most of the time there will be little or no sound in the surround channels they are only used when a movie director or sound mixer specifically places sound there to create ambi­ence, a special effect or to continue action from the front of the room to the rear. When the output levels are properly set, it is normal for surround speakers to operate only occasionally.Artificially increasing the volume to the rear speakers may destroy the illusion of an enveloping sound field that duplicates the way you hear sound in a movie theater or concert hall,
.
when making manual adjustments
.
⁄/¤
. The
It is particularly
.
This is because
.
even
OSD
Before beginning the output level adjustment process, make certain that all speaker connections have been properly made.The system volume should be set to the level that you will use during a typical listening session.
e recommend that EzSet/EQ be used when the AVR
W is first installed to establish the initial level settings.
To make any changes to the channel output settings,
CHANNEL
go to the within the
MANUAL SETUP Menu (Figure 16).
To do this, first press the
ADJUST
sub-menu
OSD Button U so that the
MASTER MENU (Figure 1) appears. Next, press
⁄/¤
the on the use and press the
Navigation Button o until the cursor is
MANUAL SETUP line on the menu in
Set Button q. When the
MANUAL SETUP menu is shown, press the
⁄/¤
Navigation Button o again until the cursor
CHANNEL ADJUST line and press
is on the the
Set Button q to view the CHANNEL
ADJUST
Figure 20
menu (Figure 20).
To provide the maximum flexibility, channel output level adjustments may be made either with or without the internal test tone, and when the tone is in use it may be programmed to automatically circulate among the active channels or to only move from one channel to the next on your command. When the
ADJUST
menu first appears we recommend that
CHANNEL
you always run the test tone once the automatic mode to verify that the speakers have been properly con-
⁄/¤
nected. To do this, press the
Button
o again until the cursor is on the TEST
line and then press the ‹/›Navigation
TONE
Button
o until AUTO is in highlighted video.This
Navigation
will cause the test tone to circulate among all of the channels for five seconds at each position.
As the test tone circulates, the cursor will flash and move next to each position to indicate where the tone should be coming from.
If the tone is coming from a different speaker than the one indicated on the menu screen turn the AVR 635 off using the
Switch
A and check the speaker wiring or connec-
tions to exter
nal power amplifiers to make certain that
Main Power
each speaker is connected to the correct output ter­minal. When you have verified that all speakers are connected to the correct output ter
minal, turn the
AVR 635 back on and return to this menu to resume
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the channel adjustment procedure. If any speaker con­nections were changed we also recommend that you rerun EzSet/EQ before making any manual calibration adjustments
.
After checking for speaker placement, let the test noise circulate again, and listen to see which channels sound louder than the others. Using the front left
‹/›
vigation
speaker as a reference
Button
o on the remote to bring all speakers to the
, press the
same volume level. When the
Na
‹/›
Navigation Button
o is pushed, the test noise circulation will pause on the channel being adjusted to give you time to make the adjustment. When you release the button, the cir­culation will resume after five seconds
.
Continue to adjust the individual channels until the volume level sounds the same from each speaker. Adjustments should be made with the
o on the remote only, NOT the main volume
Button
‹/›
Navigation
controls. If you are using a sound-pressure level (SPL) meter for precise level adjustment, set the volume so that the meter reads 75dB, C-Weighting Slow.
When all channels have an equal volume level, the adjustment is complete.To exit this menu, press the
⁄/¤
Navigation Button o until the cursor is
next to the
BACK TO MANUAL SETUP
line, and then press the Set Button q to return to the
MANUAL SETUP.
In addition to having the test tone circulate automati­cally, you may also turn the test tone on, but advance it from one channel to the next manually.This allows you to make calibration adjustments, but to have more control over the way the test tone is moved among the channels
.
To change the tone manually, first make certain that
CHANNEL ADJUST menu is on the
the
following the instructions shown above, and
screen, then press the until the cursor is on the
Next, press the
TONE
Button
.
line
o until MAN is in highlighted video.This
‹/›
Na
TEST
tion
viga
will start the test tone from the front left speaker posi­tion, but rather than circulating to the next channel
as is the case in the automatic
y five seconds
ever mode, the you must press the
Button
o to change the channel the test tone is
,
⁄/¤
Navigation
being sent to.When you have circulated through all channels the test tone will stop, but you may restart it
ning to the
by retur activating manual sequencing
TEST
TONE
.
line again and
The final option for tone adjustment using the menu system is to not use the internal test tone at all. To do
⁄/¤
this, simply use the to change the channel and then use the ⁄/
Navigation Button o
¤
Navigation Button o to change the output level. When making channel output adjustments without the
nal test tone we strongly recommend that you use
inter
a test disc in the “repeat” mode on your DVD or CD player so that the signal being used is constant throughout the adjustment process.
The output levels may also be adjusted at any time using the remote control and semi-OSD system. To adjust the output levels in this fashion, press the
f. As soon as the button is pressed, the
Button
test tone will begin to circulate as indicated earlier
Test
. The correct channel from which the test noise should be heard will be shown in the lower third of the video screen and in the
Lower Display Line $. While the
test noise is circulating, the proper channel position will also be indicated in the
tors
Indica
@ by a blinking letter within the correct
Speaker/Channel Input
channel.
To adjust the output level, press the
Button
o until the desired level is shown in the dis-
⁄/¤
Navigation
play or on screen. Once the buttons are released, the test noise will begin to circulate again in five seconds.
When all channels have the same output level, press
Test Button f again to complete the process.
the
NOTE: Output level adjustment with the test tone is not available in the Surround Off modes.
In addition to the controls for selecting channels and the test tone operation, the settings on this menu also allow you to reset the level settings to either the facto­ry default of 0dB or to re-establish the settings that were entered by running EzSet/EQ.
To reset all channel levels to 0dB press
vigation Button
Na
to the
LEVEL RESET line and then press the
⁄/¤
Na
in highlighted video
o so that the cursor is pointing
tion Button
viga
o once so ON appears
.
⁄/¤
To return to the settings established by EzSet/EQ, even if you have made manual changes to the output trims using the steps shown above, press
tion Button
viga
Na
to the
EZSET SETTINGS line and then
⁄/¤
press the
o so that the cursor is pointing
Navigation Button o once so
⁄/¤
ON appears in highlighted video. Remember that after
ning the EzSet/EQ settings back on you must tur
tur
n return to this menu line and change the setting to OFF if you wish to make any manual trim adjustments.
The final setting in this menu enables you to have the output levels remain the same for all inputs or to be adjusted differently for each (or any) input. While most listeners prefer to keep the same output levels for all sources, you may wish to raise or lower some channels, particularly the subwoofer output for a specific source such as a CD that is primarily used for music playback.
o enter individual settings for a specific channel, first
T make sure that you have either run EzSet/EQ and/or made any desired manual trim adjustments to set a
baseline for all channels.After that is done, press the OSD Button U to exit the menu system and then select the input for which you wish to enter different level settings by using either the
Selectors
7 on the front panel or the buttons
Input Source
on the remote that are used to select an input source
dWh
ç∂
. Next, return to the CHANNEL OUTPUT submenu using the steps outlined above
At the
⁄/¤
pointing to the press the that
.
CHANNEL OUTPUT menu press
Navigation Button o until the cursor is
LEVEL TRIM line and then
⁄/¤
Navigation Button o once so
INDEPENDENT appears in highlighted video.When this setting is active you may change the channel output levels for any input without changing the settings previously established for another.
When all changes to the Channel Output levels and the associated level trim settings have been made
⁄/¤
press the the cursor is on the
SETUP
Navigation Button o until
BACK TO MANUAL
menu and then pressing the Set Button
q so that you may make any other adjustments to the system parameters. If the changes just made com­plete the manual adjustments needed, press the
Button
U to exit the menu system and resume
OSD
normal system operation.
Additional Input Adjustments
After one input has been adjusted for Surround mode, digital input (if any), speaker type, and output levels, go back to the
IN/OUT SETUP line on the
MASTER MENU (Figure 1) and enter the set-
tings for each input that you will use. In most cases, only the digital input and surround mode will be differ ent from one input to the next, while the speaker type, crossover frequency, Night mode and output level settings will usually be the same and may be quickly entered by entering the same data used for the original input.
Once the settings outlined on the previous pages have been made, the AVR 635 is ready for operation. While there are some additional settings to be made, these are best done after you have had an opportunity to lis ten to a variety of sources and different kinds of pro­gram material.
These advanced settings are described on pages 36 and 37 of this manual. In addition, any of the settings made in the initial configuration of the unit may be changed at any time.As you add new or
or if you wish to change
different sources or speakers
, a setting to better reflect your listening taste, simply follow the instructions for changing the settings for that parameter as shown in this section.
Having completed the setup and configuration process for your AVR 635, you are about to experience the
Enjoy!
finest in music and home theater listening
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Basic Operation
Once you have completed the initial setup and configu ration of the AVR 635, it is simple to operate and enjoy.The following instructions will help you maximize the enjoyment of your new receiver:
Turning the AVR 635 On or Off
• When using the AVR 635 for the first time, you must press the This places the unit in a Standby mode, as indicated by the amber illumination surrounding the
Switch
a listening session by pressing the
1
on the front panel, or the Power On Button b or
VR Selector
A
the unit on and return the AVR to the input source that was last used. The unit may also be turned on from Standby by pressing any of the
Buttons Input Source Selector Button7on the front panel.
Whenever the AVR is turned on, you will see all of the front-panel indicators light up for a few seconds.This is normal, and it is part of the unit’s power-on self test procedure.
NOTE: After pressing one of the Input Selector Buttons
press the control to the AVR 635 functions.
To turn the unit off at the end of a listening session, simply press the panel or the remote. Power will be shut off to any equipment plugged into the rear-panel
Outlet On Switch
When the remote is used to turn the unit “off,” it is actually placing the system in a Standby mode, as indi­cated by the amber lighting around the
Switch
To program the AVR 635 for automatic turn-off,
• press the press of the button will decrease the time before shut-down in the following sequence:
Once you have set the desired Sleep Time, the front panel display will automatically dim to half brightness and return. To check on the time remaining until the unit shuts off
To cancel the Sleep function,
Sleep
to normal brightness; and the words
OFF
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Main Power SwitchAto turn the unit on.
Standby/On
1
. Once the unit is in Standby, you may begin
Standby/On Switch
e∫on the remote
. This will turn
Input Selector
dXh
dXh
ç∂
ç∂
on the remote or the
to turn the unit on,
AVR Selector e∫to set the remote
Standby/On Switch 1 on the front
Power Off Button aåon the
Switched AC Accessory
and the illumination around the Standby/
.
1 will tur
n amber
Standby/On
1.
Sleep Button Son the remote. Each
press the
,
Sleep Button S once
press and hold the
Button
ntil the information display returns
S u
SLEEP
wer Display Line
$
will appear in the Lo
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
A
Switch
.
Main Power
CH DIRECT
The
6
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 con-
NOTE: All preset memories are lost if the unit is left turned off by using the
Main Power SwitchAfor
more than four weeks.
Source Selection
To select a source, press any of the
Buttons
dXh
ç∂
Input Selector
on the remote.
trol without any analog to digital conversion and it mutes the unused input jacks to prevent unwanted noise from interfering with system performance.
CH DIRECT
The
8
• when an input is connected to all eight
Direct Inputs
input should be used
8-Channel
and when the input source
device has its own internal bass management sys-
The input source may also be changed by pressing
• the front-panel
Input Source Selector Button 7.
Each press of the button will move the input selec­tion through the list of available inputs.
This input passes the input from the source
tem. 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.
• 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. If the
TRIM
line on the CHANNEL ADJUST
LEVEL
menu (Fig. 20) was set to INDEPENDENT, as shown on page 31, the settings for channel out­put levels will also change to the preset values.
• The front-panel
3 Input
Video 4 InputsN, Optical Digital
K
or the Coaxial Digital 3 Input Mmay
be used to connect a device such as a video game or camcorder to your home entertainment system on a temporary basis.
• As the input source is changed, the new input name will appear momentarily as an on-screen display in
The input name
the lower third of the video display will also appear in the in the front-panel
Upper Display Line # and
Input Indicators !.
.
• When an audio only source is selected, the last video
Video 2
input used remains routed to the
Outputs
Video
‡· and Video Monitor Outputs
Video 1/
. This permits simultaneous viewing and listening to different sources.
Volume and Tone Control
• Adjust the volume to a comfortable level using the front-panel
Up/Down Buttons
• To temporarily silence all speaker outputs, press the Mute Button . This will interrupt the out­put to all speakers and the headphone jack, but it will not affect any recording or dubbing that may be in progress.When the system is muted, the word MUTE will flash in the on-screen display and Upper Display Line #, press the Mute Buttons
• The unit’s tone controls may be taken out of the signal path by pressing the the front panel press of either button will show a message in the on-screen display and with the current status of the tone controls.The sys­tem default is the bass and treble controls are active. Press the
/¤ Navigation Button o on the remote or
the the setting to
Volume Control ) or remote Volume
r .
again to return to normal operation.
one Mode Button
T
C or the remote V.
wer Display Line
Lo
TONEIN,
/Button H on the front panel to change
TONE
which indicates that
OUT,which is
The first
$
“flat”
on
response without the tone controls being active.
• When a composite or S-video source is selected, the video signal for that input will be routed to the
Monitor Output
and will be viewable on a TV
Video
monitor connected to the AVR 635.
6-Channel/8-Channel Direct Input
There are two input choices available for use with sources such as a DVD-Audio or SACD player that are
.
connected to the
8-Channel Direct Inputs .
Select the appropriate input according to the way your system and source equipment is configured:
• When the tone controls are active, the amount of bass and treble boost/cut may be adjusted by first pressing the
Tone Mode Button on the front panel
C or the remote V two or three times until the desired setting (
MODE
) appears in the on-screen display and the
BASS
MODE
or TREBLE
Lower Display Line $. Next, use the /¤
tion Button
viga
Na
o on the remote or the /
Button on the front panel H to change the setting as desired. The unit will return to normal operation within 5 seconds after the setting is changed.
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• For private listening, simply place a standard 1/4" stereo headphone plug or adaptor into the Headphone Jack B behind the door 9 on the front panel.
The speakers will automatically mute and a two-channel stereo signal will be sent to the headphones.The
Lower Display Line $ will read
DOLBY H: BP, indicating that the headphone output is in the Bypass mode, and to confirm that no processing is being used.
• When the headphones are in use, you may take advantage of the Dolby Headphone modes to bring added spaciousness to headphone listening
Dolby Mode Select Button g or the
the
. Press
Surround Mode Selector 3 to cycle through the three Dolby Headphone modes to select the one that you prefer
.
Surround Mode Selection
One of the most important features of the AVR 635 is its ability to reproduce a full multichannel surround sound field from digital sources, analog matrix surround-encoded programs and standard stereo programs.
Selection of a surround mode is based on personal taste, as well as the type of program source material being used. For example, motion pictures or TV pro­grams bearing the logo of one of the major surround­encoding processes, such as Dolby Surround or DTS Stereo may be played in either the Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II Cinema, DTS Neo:6 Cinema, or Logic 7 Cinema surround modes, depending on the source material.
NOTE: Once a program has been encoded with matrix surround information, it retains the surround information as long as the program is broadcast in stereo.Thus, movies with surround sound may be decoded via any of the analog surround modes such as Pro Logic II Cinema, Logic 7 Cinema or DTS Neo:6 Cinema, when they are broadcast via conventional
TV stations pay-TV and satellite transmission. In addition, a growing number of made-for-television programs, sports broad­casts, radio dramas and music CDs are also produced in surround sound. You may view a list of these pro­grams at the Dolby Laboratories Web site at
.com.
.dolby
www
Even when a program is not listed as carrying intentional
you may find that the Pro Logic II,
surround infor
mation, Pro Logic IIx, Logic 7 or DTS Neo:6, and the Hall or Theater modes often deliver enveloping surround pre­sentations through the use of the natural information present in all stereo recordings
.
Surround modes may be changed at any time by using either the front panel or remote control.
, cable,
o
T
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
, DTS or Logic 7 is selected. Next, press the
as Dolby Surround Mode Selector Button 3 to choose the specific individual surround mode.
o select a surround mode using the remote, press
T the button for the major surround mode group that includes the mode you wish to choose from:
Dolby
g, DTS Digital f, DTS Neo:6 e, Logic 7
h, Stereo d or DSP Surround g. The first press of the button will show the current mode from
or the first available
that group if it is already in use
, mode if you are currently using another mode.To cycle through the available modes in that group, press the button again until the desired mode appears in the
Lower Display Line $ and the on-screen
display and in the front-panel
Indicators
%.
Surround Mode
The Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, DTS 5.1, DTS-ES Matrix and DTS-ES Discrete modes may only be selected when a digital input is in use. In addition, when a digital source is present, the AVR 635 will automatically select and switch to the correct mode, regardless of the mode that has been previously selected. For more information on selecting digital sources,see the Digital Audio Playback section below.
When the 6-Channel/8-Channel direct inputs are in use, there is no surround processing, as these inputs take the analog output signals from an optional, exter­nal DVD-Audio or SACD player, or another source device and carry them straight through to the volume control without any further digital processing.
To listen to a program in traditional two-channel stereo, using the front left and front right speakers only (plus the subwoofer, if installed and configured),
Stereo Mode Select Button until
press the
SURROUND
$. From the front panel, press the Surround
Line Mode Group Selector
appear in the on-screen display and
$.
Line Button
3 until SURROUND OFF appears in
the on-screen display and
OFF appears in the Lo
2 until the Stereo
Next, press the
wer Display
modes
Lower Display
Surround Mode Selector
Lower Display Line $.
Digital Audio Playback
Digital audio is a major advancement over older analog surround processing systems. It delivers up to six dis­crete channels, and each channel reproduces full fre­quency range (20Hz to 20kHz) and offers dramatically improved dynamic range and significant improvements to signal-to-noise ratios. In addition, digital systems have the capability to deliver an additional channel that is specifi­cally devoted to low-frequency information. This is the
“.1” channel referred to when you see these systems described as “5.1,” “6.1” or “7.1.”The bass channel is separate from the other channels, but since it is inten­tionally bandwidth-limited, that unique designation.
sound designers have given it
When a Digital soundtrack is playing, the number of channels available will vary according to the way in which the program was recorded. Although most movies recorded with digital sound have 5.1 soundtracks
, some have 6.1 or 7.1 sound, while others retain the original 2.0 or even monaural sound. When the program source is a broadcast, cable or satellite delivered digital program, only one type of soundtrack may be delivered at a time, while optical sources such as DVD may provide more than one audio option. In either case, the deci­sion of what type of sound track and how many chan­nels to offer is up to the program’s producer. With the AVR 635 you are able to not only play back the origi­nal compatible digital format, but using the processing power of the Texas Instruments DSP processor it is possible to decode the basic digital track for 2.0 or
5.1 sound and then select an additional “post-pro­cessing” mode to deliver additional channels.
Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital is a standard part of DVD, and is available on specially encoded LD discs and satellite broad­casts and it is a part of the high-definition television (HDTV) system.
An optional, external RF demodulator is required to use the AVR 635 to listen to the Dolby Digital sound­tracks available on laser discs. Connect the RF output of the LD player to the demodulator and then connect the digital output of the demodulator to the
Optical or
Coaxial Inputs KM of the AVR 635. No
demodulator is required for use with DVD players or DTS-encoded laser discs
.
In order to provide maximum playback compatibility
VR 635 receiver will always default
A
the
,
with DVDs first to the playback mode embedded in a disc’s digital “flag” information. For Dolby Digital discs, the following playback modes are initially selected after the AVR locks to the incoming digital audio data stream to identify the selected:
When a 5.1 audio stream is detected,
the Dolby Digital 5.1 format will be selected, regardless of the number of speakers in your system, in compliance with Dolby Laboratories licensing requirements
.
• When a disc with the Dolby Digital EX format flag is your system will automatically switch to the
played, EX mode when seven main channel speakers are available.
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Surround Mode Chart
MODE FEATURES
Dolby Digital Available only with digital input sources encoded with Dolby Digital data. It provides up to five separate main audio channels and
a special dedicated low-frequency effects channel.
Dolby Digital EX Available when the receiver is configured for 6.1/7.1 channel operation, Dolby Digital EX is the latest version of Dolby Digital. When used with
DTS 5.1 When the speaker configuration is set for 5.1-channel operation, the DTS 5.1 mode is available when DVD, audio-only music or laser discs encoded
DTS-ES 6.1 Matrix When the speaker configuration is set for 6.1/7.1 operation, playback of a DTS-encoded program source will automatically trigger the selection DTS-ES 6.1 Discrete of one of the two DTS-ES modes. Newer discs with special DTS-ES discrete encoding will be decoded to provide six discrete, full-bandwidth
Dolby Pro Logic II Dolby Pro Logic II decodes full-range, discrete, left, center right, right surround and left surround channels from either matrix surround-encoded
Movie Music while the Pro Logic II Music mode should be used with musical selections.The Pro Logic II Game mode is designed to enhance the soundtrack Game of video games from either dedicated consoles or computers.The Pro Logic mode re-creates original Pro Logic processing for those Pro Logic who prefer that presentation.
Dolby Pro Logic IIx Dolby Pro Logic IIx is the latest extension of Dolby Laboratory’s benchmark surround technology that creates a discrete 7.1 sound field from
Movie matrix surround or two-channel stereo sources when your system is configured for surround back speakers. Movie, Music and Game versions are Music available that customize the processing to the type of source in use.These modes may also be used to add surround back channels to 5.1 digital Game soundtracks.
Logic 7 Cinema Exclusive to Harman Kardon for A/V receivers, Logic 7 is an advanced mode that extracts the maximum surround information from either Logic 7 Music surround-encoded programs or conventional stereo material. When your system has been configured for use with Surround Back speakers Logic 7 Enhance (see page 41), you may choose between either 7.1 or 5.1 versions of the Logic 7 modes, while only the 5.1 versions are available when
DTS Neo:6 Cinema These two modes are available when any analog source is playing to create a three-channel, five-channel or six-channel surround presentation from DTS Neo:6 Music conventional Matrix-encoded and traditional Stereo sources. Select the Cinema version of Neo:6 when a program with any type of analog Matrix
Theater Hall 1,
Hall 2 The two Hall modes create sound fields that resemble a small- (Hall 1) or medium-sized (Hall 2) concert hall.
Dolby Virtual Speaker Dolby Virtual Speaker technology uses a next-generation advanced algorithm to reproduce the dynamics and surround sound effects of a precisely Reference placed 5.1-channel speaker system using only front left and right speakers. In the Reference mode, the apparent width of the sound across the front Wide
5-Channel Stereo This mode takes advantage of multiple speakers to place a stereo signal at both the front and back of a room. Depending on whether the AVR 7-Channel Stereo has been configured for either 5.1 or 6.1/7.1 operation, one of these modes, but not both, is available at any time. Ideal for playing music in
Surround This mode turns off all surround processing and presents the pure left- and right-channel presentation of two-channel stereo programs. Off (Stereo)
Dolby Headphone DH1 DH2 The DH2 mode creates a more acoustically live room particularly suited to music listening. The DH3 mode creates a larger room, more like a DH3 concert hall or movie theater.
movies or other programs that have special encoding, Dolby Digital EX reproduces specially encoded soundtracks so that a full 6.1/7.1 sound field is available. Even if a source does not contain specific EX encoding, the special algorithms may be used to derive a 6.1/7.1 output.
with DTS data are played. DTS 5.1 provides up to five separate main audio channels and a special dedicated low-frequency channel.
channels plus a separate low-frequency channel. sound field from the original 5.1-channel soundtrack.
programs and conventional stereo sources when an analog input is in use.The Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode is optimized for movie soundtracks,
there are no Surround Back Speakers.The Logic 7 C (or Cinema) mode should be used with any source that contains Dolby Surround or similar matrix encoding. Logic 7 C delivers for increased center channel intelligibility, and more accurate placement of sounds with fades and pans. The Logic 7 M, or music mode, enhances the listening experience by presenting a wider front soundstage and greater rear ambience. Both Logic 7 modes also direct low-frequency information to the subwoofer (if installed and configured) to deliver maximum bass impact. Logic 7 adds additional bass enhancement that circulates low frequencies in the 40Hz to 120Hz range to the front and surround speakers to deliver a less localized soundstage that appears broader and wider than when the subwoofer is the sole source of bass energy. Logic 7/7 may also be used to add surround back channels to many 5.1 digital soundtracks.
surround encoding is present. being played.
The Theater mode creates a sound field that resembles the acoustic feeling of a standard live performance theater.
image is defined by the distance between the two speakers close together Reference and
situations such as a party The center channel is fed a summed mono mix of the in-phase material of the left and right channels.
Dolby Headphone enables ordinar headphone presentation that resembles a small,
. Depending on the number of speakers available in your system, a variety of different sound field options are available for both the
Wide modes
Select the Music version of Neo:6 for optimal processing when a non-encoded,
.
it places the same signal at the front-left and surround-left,
,
y stereo headphones to portray the sound of a five-speaker surround-playback system.
All other DTS discs will be decoded using the DTS-ES Matrix mode, which creates a 6.1-channel
two-channel stereo program is
Wide mode provides a wider, more spacious front image when the two speakers are
The
.
and front-right and surround-right speakers.
well-damped room and is appropriate for use with both movies and music-only recordings.
The DH1 mode creates
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• When a disc with Dolby Digital data, but only
2.0 audio is detected, the default mode is Dolby Digital with Pro Logic II post-processing when you have a 5.1 speaker system,
or Dolby Digital with Pro Logic IIx post-processing when you have a 7.1 speaker system.
Depending on the number of speaker channels
• available in your system, once the AVR locks to the digital signal, you may select any surround mode or post-processing option that is available, based on the incoming data stream’s possible restrictions and the number of speakers in your
or example, when a 5.1 or 2.0 audio
F
system. stream is in use, you may select alternate post­processing such as Logic 7/7-Channel Movie Mode post-processing to create the rear surrounds in 7.1 speaker systems.
DTS
DTS is another digital audio system that is capable of delivering 5.1 or 6.1 discrete or matrix sound field reproduction. Although both DTS and Dolby Digital are digital, they use different methods of encoding the sig­nals, and thus they require different decoding circuits to convert the digital signals back to analog.
Coaxial Inputs KM . In order to provide a backup signal and a source for analog stereo recording, the analog outputs provided on digital source equipment should also be connected to their appropriate inputs on the AVR 635 rear panel (e.g., connect the analog stereo audio output from a DVD to the on the rear panel when you connect the source’
DVD Audio Inputs
s
digital outputs).
If you have not already configured an input for a digital source using the on-screen menus as shown on page 21, first select the input using the remote or front panel controls, as outlined in this manual. Next, select the digital source by pressing the
Select Button
pF and then using the ⁄/
Navigation Button o on the remote or the‹/ Button H on the front panel to
OPTICAL or COAXIAL appear in the display
Upper Display Line # or on-screen
. When the digital source is playing, the
Digital
¤
choose any of the
inputs, as they
AVR 635 will automatically detect which type of digital data stream is being decoded and display that infor­mation in the
Upper Display Line #.
When both a digital and an analog connection are made between a source device and the AVR, the digi­tal input is the default. If the digital stream is not pres-
DTS-encoded soundtracks are available on select DVD and LD discs, as well as on special audio-only DTS
ent or is interrupted, the unit will automatically switch over to the analog inputs for the selected source.
discs.You may use any LD or CD player equipped with a digital output to play DTS-encoded discs with the AVR 635.All that is required is to connect the player’s output to either an
Optical or Coaxial Input
on the rear panel or front panel KM.
In order to listen to DVDs encoded with DTS sound-
the DVD player must be compatible with the
,
tracks DTS signal, which is indicated by a DTS logo on the player’s front panel. Early DVD players may not be able to play DTS-encoded DVDs.This does not indi­cate a problem with the
A
as some players
VR 635, cannot pass the DTS signal through to the digital out puts. If you are in doubt as to the capability of your DVD player to handle DTS discs, consult the player’s owner’s manual.
NOTE: Some DVD players have a default setting that does not pass through the DTS signal.
Before playing DVDs with a DTS soundtrack, make certain that the settings in your DVD player have been properly adjusted so that DTS audio is passed through.
Consult the owner’s manual for your DVD player for more informa­tion on making these settings
.
Selecting a Digital Source
To utilize either digital mode, you must have properly connected a digital source to the AVR 635. Connect the digital outputs from DVD players, HDTV receivers, satellite systems or CD players to the
Optical or
If you wish to disable the auto-polling feature you may do so by following the instructions shown in the Advanced Features section of this manual on page 40.
Digital Bitstream and Surround Mode Indications
the
When a digital source is playing
,
the type of bitstream data that is present. Using this
mation, the correct surround mode will automati-
infor cally be selected. For example, DTS bitstreams will cause the unit to switch to DTS decoding 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 sur round modes is dependent on the type of digital data that is present, the AVR 635 shows you what type of signal is present to help you understand the choice of modes.
When a digital source is first detected, will display a message to indicate the type of bitstream being received. This message will appear shortly after an input or surround mode is changed, and will remain in the
Lower Display Line $ for about five seconds
before that portion of the display returns to the normal surround mode indication.
For Dolby Digital and DTS sources, a numerical indica­tion (such as 3/2/2.1) will appear, showing the num­ber of channels present in the data.
AVR 635 senses
and Dolby
,
VR 635
A
the
The first number in the display message indicates how many discrete front-channel signals are present.
A “3” tells you that separate front left, center and
• front right signals are available.This will be displayed for Dolby Digital 5.1 and DTS 5.1 programs.
• A “2” tells you that separate front left and right sig­nals are available
, but there is no discrete center channel signal. This will be displayed for Dolby Digital bitstreams that have stereo program material.
A “1” tells you that there is only a mono channel
• available in the Dolby Digital bitstream.
The middle number in the display message indicates how many discrete surround channel signals are present.
• A "3" tells you that separate, discrete left surround, center surround and right surround signals are pres­ent. This is available only on discs with DTS-ES digital audio.
• A “2” tells you that separate surround left and right signals are available.This will be displayed for Dolby Digital 5.1 and DTS 5.1 programs.
• A “1” tells you that there is only a single, surround­encoded surround channel. This will appear for Dolby Digital bitstreams that have matrix encoding.
• A “0” indicates that there is no surround channel information. This will be displayed for two-channel stereo programs.
The last number indicates whether there is a discrete low-frequency effects (LFE) channel. This is the “.1” in the common abbreviation of “5.1” sound and it is a special channel that contains only bass frequencies.
• A “.1” tells you that an LFE channel is present. This will be displayed for Dolby Digital 5.1 and DTS 5.1 programs, as available.
“0” indicates that there is no LFE channel infor-
A
• mation available. However, even when there is no dedicated LFE channel, low-frequency sound will be
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present at the subwoofer output when the speaker configuration is set to show the presence of a subwoofer
The information in the right side of the display will
.
tell you if the digital audio data contains a special flag signal that will automatically activate the appro
This will be shown as
priate 6.1 or 7.1 mode
. EX-ON or EX-OFF for Dolby Digital bitstreams and ES-ON or ES-OFF for DTS bitstreams.
When a 2.0 or 5.1 digital source is playing on a sys­tem configured for 5.1operation,
Logic 7/7 or Dolby Pro Logic IIx
,
Digital EX,
DTS-ES to add rear channels for full 7.1 sound fields. Note, however, that the availability of specific modes for post-processing is dependant on the for incoming source material. While some combinations
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(e.g., a Dolby Digital or DTS 5.1 source with Logic 7/7 or Dolby Pro Logic IIx post-processing) are allow­able, others (e.g. A Dolby Digital 5.1 source with DTS Neo:6) are not. 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, output settings for your DVD player or the audio menu selections for the specific disc being played to make certain that the player is sending the correct signal to the AVR.
PCM Playback
PCM is the abbreviation for Pulse Code Modulation, the digital signal format used for standard CD play­back, and other non-Dolby Digital and non-DTS digital sources such as Mini-Disc.When a detected, the 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 Pro Logic II pro­cessing is applied, as shown on page 22.
During PCM playback you may select any surround mode except one of the Dolby Digital or DTS/DTS-ES modes. However, when a CD with HDCD encoding is being played you must select the Surround Off (stereo) mode to take advantage of the HDCD process.
HDCD Playback
High Definition Compatible Digital,®or HDCD, discs are recorded using a special process that uses 20-bit encoding and other proprietary processing to provide the ultimate in CD listening. When an HDCD-encoded disc is playing and the CD player is connected using a coaxial or optical digital connection, the AVR 635 will automatically recognize the HDCD encoding and acti­vate the circuits required for proper playback, that the Surround Off mode is selected. message will appear in the Lower Display Line $ to confirm the HDCD playback. HDCD playback is limited to two-channel stereo only
If you wish to add surround back
signal. When this happens, check the audio
PCM signal is
Lower Display Line $ will briefly
PCM 44.1kHz or
provided
An
HDCD
.
Speaker/Channel Indicators
In addition to the bitstream indicators, the AVR 635 features a set of unique channel-input indicators that tell you how many channels of digital infor being received and/or whether the digital signal is interrupted (Figure 21).
Figure 21
The letters inside the boxes tell you which channels are receiving an input signal. Since conventional ana­log audio is only two channels, the “L” and “R” letters will light with any analog source.When a digital source is in use you will see letters displayed that correspond to the number of channels in the incoming data stream, which may be just the L and R for two chan­nel PCM or 2.0 Dolby Digital material. When a 5.1 signal is being received the L/C/R/SL/SR indicators will light, with the LFE indication also being shown when an LFE signal is present. All seven indicators, including the SBL/SBR letters will light for a 7.1 sig­nal, and a horizontal line is shown to connect the SBL/SBR indicators when a 6.1 source is in use.
It is important to note that although Dolby Digital, for example, is referred to as a “5.1” system, not all Dolby Digital DVDs or programs are encoded for 5.1. Thus, it is sometimes nor soundtrack to trigger only the
NOTE: Many DVD discs are recorded with both “5.1” and “2.0” versions of the same soundtrack.When playing a DVD 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 or in a menu screen on the disc) to send a full 5.1 feed to the AVR 635. It is also possible for the type of signal feed to change during the course of a DVD’s playback. material will only be recorded in 2.0 audio, while the main feature is available in 5.1 audio 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
mal for a DVD with a Dolby Digital
“L
always be certain to check the type of
,
the previews of special
In some cases
@ will flash to indicate when a bitstream
,
Speaker/Channel Input
mation are
“R” indicators.
and
“Audio Select” button
VR 635
A
The
.
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 the digital playback will resume once the playback is started again.
The boxes around the channel indication letters are used to show which speakers are configured in your system. A small box around the letter indicates that a “Small” speaker has been assigned to that position, while a larger, double box indicates a “Large” speaker assignment.
Note that in some cases, such as an analog stereo or
2.0 digital source you will see empty speaker position boxes, which indicates that the speaker is active and will receiver sound, but that there is no discrete signal for that channel. In other cases you may see letters with no speaker boxes.This indicates that there is a discrete signal for that channel, but due to the mode in use (e.g. Dolby VS with a 5.1 source) there is no signal being sent to the channel.
Night Mode
A special feature of Dolby Digital is the Night mode, which enables specially encoded Dolby Digital input sources to be played back with full digital intelligibility while reducing the minimum peak level by 1/4 to 1/3. This prevents abruptly loud transitions from disturbing others, without reducing the impact of the digital source.The Night mode is available only when Dolby Digital signals with special data are being played.
The Night mode may be engaged when a Dolby Digital DVD is playing by pressing the
Button
T on the remote. Next, press the ⁄/
tion Button
viga
Na
range or full compression versions of the Night mode.To turn the Night mode off, press the Navigation Button o until the message in the lower third of the video display and in the
Display Line
The Night mode may also be selected to always be on at either level of compression using the options in the DOLBY SURR menu. See page 22 for informa­tion on using the menus to set this option.
MP3 Audio Playback
VR 635 is one of the few receivers equipped for
A
The onboard decoding for the MP3 audio format used by computers and portable audio devices. By offering MP3 decoding, the AVR 635 is able to deliver precise conversion of the digital signals to an analog output, along with the benefits of listening to the MP3 audio through the AVR 635’s high-current amplifier and the speakers from your surround system, smaller speakers and low-powered amplifiers typically used with computers
AVR 635.This is normal, and
o to select either the middle
$ reads D-RANGE
.
Night Mode
rather than the
Lo
OFF
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⁄/¤
wer
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To take advantage of the AVR 635’s MP3 capabilities, simply connect the S/P-DIF output of a computer’s sound card or the S/P-DIF output of a portable digital audio device to either the rear panel
Digital Inputs
or the front-panel Digital Inputs KM.
When the digital signal is available, the
Display Line
$ will indicate that an MP3 bitstream
Lower
is present, and the audio will begin playing.
NOTES:
• The AVR 635 is only capable of playing signals in the MP3 (MPEG 1/Layer 3) format. It is not com­patible with other computer audio codecs.
• The digital audio input signal may be either optical or coaxial, but the signal must be in the S/P-DIF format. Direct connection of USB or serial data outputs is not possible, even though the signals are in the MP3 format. If you have any questions about the data output format from your computer or a sound card, check with the device’s owner’s manual or contact the manufacturer’s technical support area.
• If your computer or sound card’s digital output is not capable of direct connection to the AVR 635, you may use an optional, external transcoder to convert the USB output of a computer to a format compati­ble with the AVR.
• Due to the wide variation in MP3 formats and encoding speeds, it is possible that the AVR 635 may not be compatible with all MP3 input signals. Some may produce unacceptable results and some may not be decoded. This is not a fault of either the computer or the AVR 635, but rather a by-product of the unpredictable nature of MP3 playback.
IMPORTANT NOTES ON DIGITAL PLAYBACK:
• When playing DVDs, please note that even when you have selected a specific digital audio format for play­back, an individual disc may change formats or the number of available channels during playback. For
even if you select a DTS mode for the movie
,
example you may see Dolby Digital in use when the trailers
, menus or copyright warnings are playing. This is not a fault with either the AVR or your DVD player, as both are responding to the way the disc was created.
• When viewing digital television signals, note that the number of audio channels available may vary during the course of a program, depending on the content. For example, while a sports even may have 5.1
the commercials or local station content may
sound, 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 635 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 635.
Not all digitally encoded programs contain full 5.1-
• or 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
. The AVR 635 will automatically sense the type
disc of digital surround encoding used and adjust to accommodate it.
• When a digital source is playing, you may not be able to select some of the analog surround modes such as Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Stereo, Hall, Theater or Logic 7.
• When a Dolby Digital or DTS source is playing, it is not possible to make an analog recording using
Tape Outputs and Video 1 or Video 2
the
Audio Outputs
will be passed through to the
Outputs
ikM.
. However, the digital signals
Digital Audio
Tuner Operation
The AVR 635’s tuner is capable of tuning AM, FM and FM Stereo broadcast stations. Stations may be tuned manually, or they may be stored as favorite station pre­sets and recalled from a 30-position memory.
tion Selection
Sta
1. Press the AM/FM Tuner Selector Button
on the remote to select the tuner as an input. The tuner may be selected from the front panel by
Input Source Selector 7
5.
AM/FM Tuner Select Button or
5 again to switch between
Tuning Mode Selector8l to select
appears in the Upper Display Line
AUTO ST TUNED
,
either pressing the until the tuner is active or by pressing the Tuner
Band Selector
2. Press the
uner Band Selector
T
AM and FM so that the desired frequency band is selected.
3. Press the
manual or automatic tuning.
When the button is pressed so that
STEREO
#, each press of the Tuning Selectors 4w will put the tuner in a scan mode that seeks the next higher or lower frequency station with accept able signal strength. An indication will momentarily appear when the station stops at a stereo FM station,
AUTO/
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 receives a strong enough signal for adequate reception, the
MANUAL TUNED will appear in
Lower Display Line $.
4. Stations may also be tuned directly in either the automatic or manual mode.To enter a station’s fre­quency directly, first select the AM or FM band as desired be pressing the
5 . Next, press the Direct Button
Button
AM/FM Tuner Select
i. Within 5 seconds of when DIRECT IN scrolls in the Upper Display Line #, enter the station frequency by pressing the k. If you press an incorrect button while entering a direct frequency, press the
Clear Button j to
start over.
NOTE: When the FM reception of a station is weak, audio quality will be increased by switching to Mono mode by pressing the
Tuning Mode Button8l
so that MANUAL/MONO appears momentarily in the
Upper Display Line # and then goes out.
This will also activate manual tuning mode.
Preset Tuning
Using the remote, up to 30 stations may be stored in the
s memory for easy recall using the front-panel
AVR 635’ controls or the remote.
o enter a station into the memory, first tune the station
T
Then:
using the steps outlined above
1. Press the
Memory Button on the remote; the
s frequency will flash.
station’
2. Within five seconds, press the
.
Numeric Keys k
corresponding to the location where you wish to store this station’
s frequency
number will appear in the
Repeat the process after tuning any additional
3.
. Once entered, the preset
Upper Display Line #.
stations to be preset.
Recalling Preset Sta
o manually select a station previously entered in the
T
preset memory, press the
tions
Numeric Keys k that
correspond to the desired station’s memory location.
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• To manually tune through the list of stored preset sta-
press the
tions one by one
Buttons
,
6v on the front panel or remote.
Prese
t
MANUAL/
Numeric Keys
tions Selector
Sta
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OPERATION
Recording
mal operation, the audio or video source
In nor selected for listening through the AVR 635 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
ape Outputs
T
or Video 1/Video 2
Audio
and
Video Outputs ‡· in the record mode.
When a digital audio recorder is connected to the
Digital
Audio Outputs
ikM,
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.
Front-Panel Video 4 N and Coaxial 3 M
• The
jacks may be configured for use as an output, 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 635 offers Harman Kardon’s exclusive config-
For easy con-
urable front-panel output-jack feature nection of portable devices, you may switch the front-
Video 4 Jacks N or the Coaxial Digital 3
panel
Jack
M from an input to an output by following
these steps:
1. Press the
MASTER
Press the
2.
IN/OUT
3. Press the
Press the
4.
‹/›
OSD Button U to view the
MENU
(Figure 1).
Button
Set
q to enter the
SETUP
¤
Navigation Button o so that the
Ô
on-screen
OAXIAL
C
cursor is next to VIDEO 4 or
3
.
Button
Set
q and then press the
Navigation Button o so that the word
OUT is highlighted.
.
menu (Figure 2).
Press the
5.
6. Press the n to normal operation.
retur
Button
Set
q to enter the change
OSD Button U to exit the menus and
Once the setting is made, the
Indicator
now an output,
K will turn red, indicating that the jacks are
instead of in the default setting as an
Input/Output Status
.
input. Once changed to an output, the setting will remain as long as the AVR 635 is turned on, unless the setting is changed in the OSD menu system, as described above
ned off, the setting is cancelled. When the unit is
tur
. However, once the AVR 635 is
turned on again, the front-panel jacks will return to their normal default setting as an input. If you wish to use the jacks as an output at a future time, the setting must be changed again using the OSD menu system, as described above.
Output Level Trim Adjustment
Normal output level adjustment for the AVR 635 is established using EzSet/EQ, as outlined on pages 24–26. In some cases, however, it may be desirable to adjust the output levels using program material such as a test disc, or a selection you are familiar with. Additionally, the output level for the subwoofer can only be adjusted using this procedure.
To adjust the output levels using program material, first set the reference volume for the front left and front right channels using the Volume Control )rî.
Once the reference level has been set, press the
Channel Select Button n and FRONT L LEVEL
$. To change the level, first press the Set Button q, o to raise or lower the level. DO NOT use the vol-
ume control, as this will alter the reference setting.
Once the change has been made, press the
Button Button
that you wish to adjust. press the
WOOFER LEVEL appears in the Lower Display Line
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 635 will return to normal operation.
The output levels may also be adjusted using the on­screen menu system to either the internal test tone or an external test disc by following the instructions shown on page 30.
will appear in the Lower Display Line
and then use the
⁄/¤
vigation Button
Na
Set
tion
q and then press the ⁄/¤Na
viga
o to select the next output-channel location
o adjust the subwoofer level,
T
⁄/¤
Navigation Button o until
$ or on-screen display.
Dim Function
AVR 635 will often be used when movies
Since the or other video programming is viewed under low-light conditions, you may wish to lower the brightness of the front-panel displays and indicators so that they do not distract from the video presentation. the displays using the menu system, page 39, or you may control the brightness directly from the remote.
Simply press the
Dim Button m once to dim the
front panel to half the normal brightness level; press it again to turn the displays off. Note that when the displays are dimmed or turned off, the blue lighting around the
Standby/On Switch 1 will continue to
stay lit as a reminder that the AVR is still turned on. The accent lighting for the remain at its nor
mal level, rather than dim when the
Volume Control ) will
panel displays are at half brightness.
Note that all changes to the front-panel brightness level are temporary; the displays will return to full brightness after the AVR is turned off and then on again. To return the displays to full brightness without turning the unit off, press the
Dim Button m as
needed until the displays are on.
In addition to lowering the brightness of the displays or turning them off completely, you may wish to have them appear whenever a button on the remote or front panel is pushed, and then gradually fade out after a set time period. You may do this by making the appropriate settings in the
OUT
line of the ADVANCED SELECT
VFD FADE TIME
Menu, as shown on page 39.
Memory Backup
This product is equipped with a memory backup sys­tem that preserves the system configuration informa­tion and tuner presets if the unit is accidentally unplugged or subjected to a power outage.This mem-
y will last for at least four weeks
or
mation must be reentered.
infor
You may dim
as shown on
, after which time all
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The AVR 635 is equipped with a number of advanced features that add extra flexibility to the unit’s operation. While it is not necessary to use these features to operate the unit, you may wish to use
they provide additional options that
.
Figure 22
Front-Panel-Display Fade
In normal operation, the front-panel displays and indi­cators remain on at full brightness, although you may also dim them or turn them off as shown on page 35. As an additional option, you may also set the AVR so that the displays are on whenever a button is pressed on the front panel or remote, but then fade out after a set period of time.
To set the front-panel displays to the Fade mode, press the
OSD Button U to bring the Master
Menu to the screen. Press the
Button
o so that the Ô cursor is pointed to the
ADVANCED line, and press the Set Button q to enter the ADVANCED SELECT menu (Figure 22).
With the
ADVANCED SELECT menu on
your video display, press the
Button
o so that the Ô cursor is pointed to the
VFD FADE TIME OUT line. Next, press the
‹/›
Na
tion Button
viga
o so that the amount of time that you wish the displays to fade out after a button is pressed is shown. there is no display fade-out.
Once this time is set and the unit returned to normal operation,
the displays will remain on for the time peri od selected whenever a button is pressed on the front panel or remote.After that time they will gradually fade out, with the exception of the lighting surrounding the Standby/On Switch 1, which remains on to remind you that the AVR is turned on. Note that if the displays have been tur
ned completely off using the Dim Button, as shown on page 38, the Fade function will not operate.
If you wish to make adjustments to other items on the
ADVANCED SELECT menu, press the
⁄/¤
Na
viga
tion Button
is next to the desired item, or place the to the
BACK TO MASTER MENU line and
press the
Set Button q to make an adjustment to
⁄/¤
Navigation
⁄/¤
Navigation
When
OFF is selected
o so that the Ô cursor
Ô cursor next
another menu. If you have completed all adjustments, press the
OSD Button U to exit the menu system.
Display Brightness
The AVR 635’s front-panel displays and indicators are set at a default brightness level that is sufficient for viewing in a normally lit room. However, you may wish to occasionally lower the brightness of the display turn it off completely.
To change the display brightness setting for a specific listening session,
ADVANCED
in the press the
MENU
Button
you will need to make an adjustment
SELECT
OSD Button U to bring the MASTER
to the screen. Press the ¤Navigation
o, until the cursor is next to the
ADVANCED line. Press the Set Button q to enter the
ADVANCED SELECT
(Figure 22).
Next, press ‹/›Navigation Button o the until the cursor is next to the
o until the desired brightness level is high-
Button
lighted in the video display.When
VFD line. Press the ›Navigation
FULL is highlighted,
the display is at its normal brightness.When highlighted, the display is at half the normal brightness level. When
OFF is highlighted, all of the front-panel indicators will go dark. However, the blue lighting sur­rounding the
Standby/On Switch 1 will remain lit
to remind you that the AVR is still turned on.
Once the desired brightness level is selected, it will remain in effect until it is changed again or until the unit is turned off.
If you wish to make other adjustments, press the
⁄/¤
Navigation Button o until the Ô cursor is
next to the desired setting or the
MASTER
MENU
line and press the Set Button
BACK
q. If you have no other adjustments to make, press
OSD Button U to exit the menu system.
the
Turn-On Volume Level
As is the case with most audio/video receivers, when
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the AVR 635 is turned on, it will always return to the volume setting in effect when the unit was tur However, you may prefer to always have the AVR 635
n on at a specific setting
tur last in use when the unit was tur
, regardless of what was
ned off default condition so that the same volume level is always used at turn-on, you will need to make an adjustment in the
ADVANCED
SELECT
menu. To start, press the OSD ButtonUto bring
MASTER
the Press the is next to the
Button
MENU
¤
Navigation Button
ADVANCED line.
(Figure 1) to the screen.
o, until the cursor
Press the Set
q to enter the ADVANCED
menu (Figure 22).
To start,
menu.
menu
HALF is
TO
ned off.
o change the
T
.
SELECT
,or
Next, make certain that the cursor is next to the VOLUME DEFAULT line by pressing the
⁄/¤
Navigation Button o as needed. Press the
vigation Button
Na
highlighted.
¤
To set the actual turn-on level, press the
Navigation Button o once so that the cursor
is next to the
‹/›
the
Navigation Button o until the desired
volume level is shown on the
SET
line.This setting may NOT be made with the
o so that the word ON is
DEFAULT VOL SET line. Press
DEFAULT
VOL
regular volume controls.
NOTE: Since the setting for the turn-on volume can­not be heard while the setting is being made, you may wish to determine the setting before making the adjustment. To do this, listen to any source and adjust the volume to the desired level using the regular
Volume Controls )rî. When the desired
volume level to be used at turn-on is reached, make a note of the setting as it appears in the lower third of the video screen or in the
Lo
$.
wer Display Line
(A typical volume level will appear as a negative number such as –25dB.) When making the adjust-
‹/›
ment, use the
Navigation Button o to enter
this setting.
Unlike some of the other adjustments in this menu, the turn-on volume default will remain in effect until it is changed or turned off in this menu, even when the unit is turned off.
If you wish to make other adjustments, press the
⁄/¤
Navigation Button o until the on-screen
Ô cursor is next to the desired setting or the
BACK TO MASTER MENU line, and press the
Set Button q. If you have no other adjust-
ments to make
, press the
OSD
Button
U to exit
the menu system.
Semi-OSD Settings
The semi-OSD system places one-line messages at the lower third of the video display screen whenever the Volume, Input Source, Surround mode, tuner frequency or any of the configuration settings is changed. The semi-OSD system is helpful in that it enables you to have feedback on any control changes or remote commands using the video display when it is difficult to view the front-panel displays. However, you may also prefer to turn these displays off perma-
ou may also want to adjust the length of time
Y
.
nently the displays remain on the screen. Both of those options are possible with the AVR 635.
o adjust the on-screen appearance of the semi-OSD
T system, press the
MASTER
tion Button
viga
Na
OSD Button U to bring the
MENU
to the screen.
until the on-screen
o,
Press the
¤
Ô
cursor is next to the ADVANCED line. Press the
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Button
Set
SELECT
When the appears
q to enter the ADVANCED
menu.
ADVANCED SELECT menu
, press the
⁄/¤
vigation Button
Na
o
so that the cursor is pointing to the SEMI OSD/TIME OUT
line. Select one of these
options:
• To keep the semi-OSD system activated, but to adjust the length of time the displays remain on the
‹/›
screen, press the until the desired time-out is shown.
Navigation Button o
The default
setting is 5 seconds.
• To turn the semi-OSD system off so that it does not appear at any time, press the
o so that OFF is shown on the right
Button
‹/›
Navigation
side of the line.
If you wish to make other adjustments, press the
⁄/¤
Navigation Button o until the cursor is next
to the desired setting or the
TER MENU
line and press the Set Button q.If
BACK TO MAS-
you have no other adjustments to make, press the
OSD Button U to exit the menu system.
Full-OSD Time-Out Adjustment
The FULL OSD menu system is used to simplify the setup and adjustment of the AVR 635 by using a series of on-screen menus.The factory default setting for these menus leaves them on the screen for 20 seconds after a period of inactivity before they disap­pear from the screen (Time-Out). Time-Out is a safety measure to prevent image retention of the menu text in your monitor or projector, which might happen if it were left on indefinitely. However, some viewers may prefer a slightly longer or shorter period before the on-screen display disappears.
o change the full-OSD
T to make an adjustment in the
SELECT
ment, press the
MASTER
Time-Out, you will need
ADVANCED
menu (Figure 17). To start the adjust-
OSD Button U to bring the
MENU
to the screen.
Press the
¤
Navigation Button o, until the on-screen Ô cursor is next to the ADVANCED line. Press the
Set Button q to enter the ADVANCED SELECT
At the make certain that the cursor is next to the
OSD
viga
Na
‹/›
menu (Figure 22).
ADVANCED
SELECT
menu (Fig
. 22)
FULL
TIME
tion Button
OUT
line by pressing the ⁄/
o as needed.
Next,
¤
press the
Navigation Button o until the desired time is
displayed in seconds. Unlike most of the other options
and
in this menu,
this is a per
manent setting change
,
the Time-Out entry will remain in effect until it is changed, even if the unit is turned off.
If you wish to make other adjustments, press the
⁄/¤
Navigation Button o until the cursor is
next to the desired setting or the
MASTER MENU
line and press the Set Button
BACK TO
q. If you have no other adjustments to make, press
Button
the
OSD
U to exit the menu system.
Digital Auto-Poll Settings
In order to provide the greatest flexibility in accommo­dating the widest range of sources, the AVR 635 includes both analog and digital audio inputs for all sources. In most cases you will want to use one or the other, but not both. However, in some circumstances it is desirable to make both an analog and digital con­nection between a source device and the AVR.
An important application for dual audio connections is with cable or satellite boxes, where the audio output may change depending on the channel being viewed and the type of audio the cable system or satellite receiver associates with it. To eliminate the need to constantly switch back and for to select an audio type each time you change channels, the AVR 635 is pro­grammed by default to automatically “poll” the audio inputs.When a digital audio stream it is selected first, but if the digital audio is removed the AVR will switch to the analog inputs associated with that input as a back-up. In most systems this is the correct operation and no further change is required.
However, if this configuration does not suit your sys­tem application the AVR 635 gives you the flexibility
n the digital audio auto polling on or off on an
to tur
olling is set to
input-by-input basis
When the
.
Auto P OFF, the system will keep the digital audio input active and not attempt to switch to the analog source even when the digital data stream stops
If you wish to change the auto poll setting
.
,
first select the input you wish to configure by pressing the appro priate
Input Selector dD on the remote, or on
the
SOURCE line pf the IN/OUT SETUP
menu (Figure 2). Next, with the ADVANCED
SELECT MENU
‹/›
press the cursor is pointing to the
‹/›
Navigation Button o to change a default
the setting so that to
ON so that the original setting is restored and the
OFF is shown in highlighted video or
(Figure 22) on the screen,
Navigation Button o so that the
AUTO POLL line. Press
auto polling is once again activated. Since this setting is unique to each input, you must
return to the change any other inputs
IN/OUT SETUP menu to
o do that,
T
.
press the
‹/›
Navigation Button o so that the cursor is pointing to the line and press the Set Button q.
BACK TO MASTER MENU
At the
MASTER
MENU
(Figure 1),
press the
Navigation Button o so that the cursor is pointing
IN/OUT SETUP line. Press the Set
to the
Button
q and then follow the instructions shown on page xx to change the input source. Return to the ADVANCED MENU to reconfigure the auto poll setting for the newly selected input.
When all changes to the Auto Poll settings have been made
, press the
‹/›
vigation Button
Na
to select another configuration option on the ADVANCED SETUP Menu, move the cursor to
BACK TO MASTER MENU line and press
Set Button q to make a change to another
the menu option, or simply press the
OSD Button U
to exit the menu system.
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‹/›
o
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* MULTI-ROOM SETUP *  MULTI-ROOM:OFF ON
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The AVR 635 is fully equipped to operate as the con­trol center for a complete multiroom system that is capable of sending one source to a second zone in the house while a separate source is listened to in the main room.
In addition to providing for control over the selection of the remote source and its volume, the AVR 635 offers a comprehensive range of options for powering the speakers in the second zone.
• Using the line-level
Multiroom Audio Outputs j,
the selected source may be fed to optional, external power amplifiers that may be matched to the specifics of the installation.
• When the main room system is configured for 5.1
operation, the Surround Back Left/Right amplifier channels may be used to power the remote zone so that no additional amplifiers are required.
• Using built-in A-BUS Ready technology, optional
A-BUS modules may be connected to the AVR 635 via a single Category 5/5e wire, so that remote zone speakers may be powered directly from the A-BUS module without the need for additional power, IR sensor or volume control wires to be run to the second zone.
In addition, the AVR 635 includes a remote IR sensor input so that remote control commands from the Zone II remote included with the unit may be transmitted to the unit, while standard IR input/output jacks allow the remote zone’s commands to be sent to compatible IR-controlled source devices.
Installation
Although simple remote room systems may be installed by the average do-it-yourself hobbyist, the complexity of your multizone/multiroom system involves running wires inside of walls where the ser of a specially trained installer may be required. Regardless of who does the work, please remember that local building codes may govern in-wall electrical work, including proper specification of any wiring used and the way in which it is connected. You are respon­sible for making certain that all multiroom installation work is done properly and in compliance with all appli­cable codes and regulations
.
For standard installations, follow the instructions shown on page 17 for the connection of speaker wire and IR remote wiring to the AVR 635.
For installations where the Surround Back Left/Right amplifier channels are used to power the remote zone make certain that the system is configured for that type of operation, as shown on this page.
vices
For installations where A-BUS modules are used, fol­low the instructions provided with the A-BUS remote modules or keypads.Additional information will also be made available through the Har
.harmankardon.com.
at www
man Kardon Web site
RS-232 Control
AVR 635 is rare among A/V receivers in that it
The provides the capability for full remote control from compatible computers or specialized remote control systems. RS-232 programming requires specialized programming knowledge and for that reason we rec­ommend that it only be done by qualified installers
or more infor
F
mation on using the RS-232 port for remote control, visit the Harman Kardon Web site at www.harmankardon.com or contact our customer
vice department.
ser
Multiroom Setup
Once the audio and IR link connections have been made, the AVR 635 needs to be configured for multi­room operation. Press the the
MASTER MENU (Figure 1) to the screen. Press the screen
¤
Navigation Button o, until the on-
Ô cursor is next to the MULTI-ROOM
line. Press the Set Button q to enter the MULTI-ROOM menu (Figure 23).
Figure 23
When the MULTI-ROOM menu appears cursor will be at the this line is used to turn the system on and off, don’t make an adjustment here unless you wish to tur system on at this time.To turn the system on, press the
Navigation Button o so that ON is highlighted.
If you do not wish to turn the system on at this time or to proceed to the next step, press the
Button
o once so that the Ô on-screen cursor is
next to the
At the
Button
system appears in the highlighted video.When the
,
MULTIINline
MULTI IN line, press the ‹/›Navigation
o until the desired input to the multiroom
selection has been made, press the
Button
o once so that the cursor is next to the
MULTI VOL line.
OSD Button U to bring
MULTI-ROOM line. Since
¤
.
¤
the
,
n the
Navigation
Navigation
At the MULTI
VOL
, press the
line
‹/›
Navigation Button o until the desired volume level for the multiroom system is entered. DO NOT use the regular volume control knobs for this setting. When all settings for the multiroom setup have been
⁄/¤
made, press the the cursor is next to the
MENU
line. If you have no other adjustments to
make, press the
Navigation Button o until
BACK TO MASTER
OSD Button U to exit the menu
system.
.
Surround Channel Amplifier Assignment
AVR 635 is equipped with seven full-power
The amplifier channels to allow for complete 7.1-channel operation. However, if your system is only configured for 5.1 channels in the main listening room, you may take advantage of the “extra” two channels by using them to power speakers placed in a second zone location. This enables you to use the multiroom capabili­ties of the AVR 635 without the cost of an additional, external power amplifier.
To change the setting so that the Surround Back amplifiers are fed by the source selected through the Multiroom system rather than the SBL/SBR channels of the main room, make certain that the MULTI-ROOM SETUP menu (Figure 23) is on the screen, and then press the
⁄/¤
Navigation Button o so that the cursor is point to the
SB AMPS line. Press the ⁄/¤Navigation
Button
o so that MULTI is shown in highlight- ed video.When this change is made, connect the wires feeding the speakers in the remote zone to the Surround Back/Multiroom Speaker Outlets ‚.
Note that when the SBL/SBR speakers are set for multiroom operation, you may still configure the AVR 635 for 7.1 modes in the main listening room by making certain that the SURR
BACK
line in the
SPEAKER SIZE menu (Figure 15) is set to SMALL or LARGE, as shown in the instructions
on page 28. When that is done the word
MULTI
will appear next to the large or small designator to alert you to the fact that the internal SBL/SBR ampli­fiers are assigned to the multiroom system, and that an optional, external two-channel power amplifier must be connected to the SBL/SBR Preamp Outputs £ in order to use surround back channel speakers
Once this setting is made, press the
⁄/¤
Navigation Button o to select another configura- tion item on this page, or press the
OSD Button U
if you have completed your adjustments to the Multi­room system.
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MULTIROOM OPERATION
Multiroom Operation
When operating the location where an IR sensor link has been connected to the AVR 635’s rear panel you may use either the main remote control or the Zone II remote
VR Selector
A
the last source, or any of the other
ç∂
dXh to turn on to a specific source.
As long as an IR feed to the established from the remote room, using any of the buttons on either remote will control the remote loca tion volume
wÉ, change the tuner preset v©or mute
the output
If the
Remote IR Output Jack h on the AVR 635
is connected to an IR Input jack on compatible Harman Kardon audio components such as CD, DVD or cassette players, the transport functions of those machines may also be controlled using the
Controls
tu
remote control.
To turn the system off from the remote room, press the
Power Off Button aå. Remember that the
AVR 635 may be turned on or off from the remote room, regardless of the system’s operation or status in the main room.
NOTE: When the tuner is selected as the source for the remote zone, any change to the frequency or pre­set will also change the station being listened to in the main room, if the tuner is in use there. Similarly, if someone in the main room changes the station, change will also have an impact on the remote room.
n on the Multiroom system from the main listen
o tur
T ing room, ucts connected to the AVR may be used, press the
Multiroom ButtonQon the remote.When the
MULTI ON/OFF message appears in the on-screen display and the press the
Set Button q and then press the ⁄/
Navigation Button o so that display changes to
MULTI ON. Press the Set Button q again to activate the setting used to turn the Multiroom system on or off even when the AVR is in the Standby mode in the main listening room.
When the Multiroom system is turned on, the input selected using the Multiroom menu will be fed to the
Multiroom
well as the as set in the previous selection, although it may also be
AVR 635 from a remote room
Multiroom IR Input f,
. To turn on the multiroom feed, press
e∫to tur
rî, change the tuner frequency
W˚.
ƒ©˙∆
which is necessary before any A-BUS prod-
Note that this method may be
.
Audio Outputs
A-BUS Connector . The volume will be
n the unit on to the
Selector Buttons
AVR 635 has been
Transport
on either
wer Display Line
Lo
j on the rear panel as
the
$,
¤
adjusted using an optional IR sensor and the Zone II remote in the remote location, or the A-BUS keypad, or on the optional audio power amplifier connected to
Multiroom
the
Although changes to the input source or remote room volume will normally be made using an IR sensor in the remote room that is connected to the AVR, it is also possible to change those settings from the main listening room. This is useful for situations where some or all of the remote rooms do not have an IR sensor, or to take control over the remote room without actu­ally being in that room.
-
In addition to using the shown on the previous page, you may change the source or volume in the remote zone using the remote. Press the remote, and when the sage appears in the on-screen display and the
Display Line
then press the toggle past that message to MULTI INPUT.
To change the remote room’s input source, when MULTI INPUT appears, press the Set Button
q, and then press the ⁄/¤Navigation Button o until the desired input appears in the on-screen
display and in the Remember that only analog or PCM input sources may be selected for use with the Multiroom system. Dolby Digital or DTS sources are not available to the Multiroom system.
o change the remote room’
T MULTI LEVEL appears, press the Set Button q, and press the ⁄/¤Navigation Button o to change the volume setting. Note that this volume
­adjustment controls the level for the output to the
Multiroom
connected to the
Speaker Outputs
amplifier channels are configured for Multiroom use as shown on page 36. This adjustment does NOT change the volume level for any room where an A­BUS module is used, as that setting is only adjustable using the A-BUS module’s volume control or a remote pointed at the A BUS module’s built-in sensor.
Once the Multiroom system is turned on, it will remain on even if the AVR 635 is placed in the Standby mode in the main room by pressing the P
Button
front panel.
The Multiroom system will remain on even if the unit is turned off in the main room. In that event, although
Audio Outputs
Multiroom Button ` on the
$, press the Set Button q and
⁄/¤
Lower Display Line $.
Audio Outputs
Surround Back/Multiroom
when the Surround Back
å
or the Main P
j.
MULTIROOM menu, as
MULTI ON/OFF mes-
Navigation Button o to
MULTI LEVEL or
s volume, when
j
and for any speakers
ower Switch
Lower
wer Off
o
A on the
front-panel indicators and the accent lighting around the volume control will turn off, a message will remain in the Lower Display Line $ and the lighting around the Standby/On switch will remain blue when the unit is in the Standby mode in the main room to remind you that power is still applied to the unit, and that it is being used for Multiroom operation elsewhere in the house. Remember that if
n the unit completely off by pressing the Main
you tur
Power Switch
also be turned off.
When the the Multiroom system may be tur by pressing the
Selector Buttons
,
A, the feed to the second zone will
AVR 635 is turned off in the main room,
Multiroom Button `, or any of the
∫ç∂
MULTI ON
ned on at any time
in the remote room.
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CONFIGURING THE REMOTE
P
OWER OFF? Y :SET
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PRESS A NUMBER CODE 1 OF 10
SELECT BRAND RCA
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ROGRAM DEVICE
MANUAL
SELECT A DEVICE T
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MAIN MENU PROGRAM DEVICE
HOLD PROG BUTTON FOR 3 SECONDS
The AVR 635 remote is factory-programmed for all functions needed to operate the unit. In addition, it is also preprogrammed to operate most recent
man Kardon DVD players and changers, CD
Har players and changers
, CD recorders and cassette decks.The codes for other brand devices may be programmed into the AVR 635 remote using its extensive library of remote codes or a head-to-head
ning process for codes not in the internal library.
lear
Thanks to the remote’s advanced technology and two-line LCD display, it is no longer necessary to look up cumbersome codes when programming the remote; following the steps outlined below, you simply search for the brand name from the remote’s memory. We recommend that you first try the preprogrammed code entry method. If that procedure is not successful, then try the code-learning method.
Preprogrammed Code Entry
The easiest way to program the remote for operation with a source device from another brand is to follow these steps:
1. Turn on the power to the device you wish to pro­gram into the AVR remote.This is important, as in a later step you will need to see whether the device turns off to determine whether the remote has been programmed for the proper remote codes.
2. Press and hold the about three seconds while the message shown in Figure 24 appears in the remote’s
Information Display
when the red light under the appears.
Figure 24
3. The remote’s MAIN MENU message (Figure 25), will appear in the LCD display and
Set Button q will remain illuminated
the
Press the
in red. the process of selecting a device and locating the proper remote codes.
Figure 25
4. SELECT A DEVICE will appear in the LCD display (Figure 26). Press the
Button
o to scroll through the list of device categories and press the the device you wish to set the codes for appears.
or this example, we will select “TV” to enter the
F codes needed to operate your TV.
Program Button y for
LCD
c. Release the button
Set Button q
Set Button q to begin
⁄/¤
Navigation
Set Button q when
Figure 26
NOTE: The codes for hard-drive recorder products (PVR) such as
TiVo
®
and Replay
®
TV
are programmed by selecting VCR as the device. For satellite-based TiVo products, check under the brand name of the product.
5. At the next menu screen on the remote (Fig. 27),
press the Set
Button
q to enter the Manual mode, which means that you will select the brand name of the device from the list programmed into the remote’s memory.
Figure 27
6. The next menu screen on the remote (Figure 28) will show the start of the list of available brands.
⁄/¤
Press the
Navigation Buttons o until
the brand name of the device you are program­ming into the remote appears on the lower line of the display and then press the
Figure 28
Set Button q.
NOTE: If the brand name for the product you wish to
program does not appear in the list, the codes may still be available, as some manufacturers share codes. If the desired brand is not listed, press the
Button
j to exit the programming process,
Clear
and skip to the instructions shown on page 44 for the “Automatic” method of programming the remote. If desired, or if the codes for your brand are not part of the remote’s library at all, you may still use the remote to program most infrared-controlled products by “learning” the commands from the product’s original remote into the AVR remote. The instructions
ning Commands are on page 44.
for Lear
7. The next step is important, as it determines which codes will operate the source device or display. Point the AVR remote at the device being pro­grammed and, following the instructions shown in
LCD
the remote’
s
press and release the
Numeric Keys k shown
c,
tion Display
Informa
on the menu screen (Figure 29) one at a time, starting with the “1” button.After you press the
Buttonk,the remote’
“1”
s LCD screen will
briefly go blank as the code is being transmitted,
in the
but you will see the
“transmit”
icon upper right corner of the display to serve as confirmation that the remote is sending out commands
Figure 29
.
8. After you press and release the number key, watch the device being programmed to see whether it turns off. As shown in the instructions that will appear on the next menu screen (Figure 30), the
if your device has turned off, press
Set Button q, and then skip to Step 10. If
the unit does not turn off, proceed to the next step.
Figure 30
9. If the device being programmed into the AVR remote does the
“1” Button k, repeat Steps 7 and 8 by
n off after you have pressed
not tur
pressing the available numeric keys shown until the device turns off. If the device still does not turn off after all choices have been tried, or if there is only one number key shown as available to try, the code for this specific device is not in the AVR remote library under that brand name. If that is the case, press the
Clear Button j to exit the
manual programming mode. Remember that the codes may still be stored in the AVR remote’s library under another brand, and you can have the remote control search for them by following the instructions below for automatic programming. You may also manually “learn” the codes for most devices into the AVR remote by following the Learning Commands instructions on page 44.
10. When the device being programmed does turn off after a numeric key has been pressed, you must
Set Button q within five seconds to
press the enter the setting into the remote’s memory.After you press the LCD display will read word
Set Button q, the top line of the
SAVING… and then the
SAVED will flash four times in the center of
the bottom line.
11. When the codes are saved, the remote will return to nor
mal operation,
and whenever you press the
Input Selector Button d that was just pro- grammed, the codes for the new device will be used. If no further buttons are pressed, the remote will revert back to the default setting for
VR commands.
A
NOTE: Some brands share a common remote control code for “Power Off” for many models. For that reason it is possible that even though the remote appears to be properly programmed, you may find that some but­tons do not appear to issue the correct command.
If this is the case, repeat the procedure outlined above, but if more than one numeric key selection is suggested in Step 7, try a different number to see whether the remote operates correctly
Although the
.
AVR remote is preprogrammed with an extensive library of codes for many major brands, it is also possible that you may have attempted to program a product that is too new
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POWER ON? Y - > SET N-> 1 ~ 0
REACH END POINT EXIT -> SET KEY
POWER OFF? Y - > 1~ 0 N->
PROGRAM DEVICE AUTO
CONFIGURING THE REMOTE
or too old,
and thus not all of its commands will be in the code library.You may fill in the codes for any button that does not operate properly by using the learning technique shown on this page.
Automatic Code Entry
In addition to manual code selection using the brand
it is also possible to automatically search
name list, through all the codes that are stored in the AVR remote’s library to see whether a device will respond even if it is not listed among the brands that appear when you program the remote manually.To automatically search through the codes that are available for a specific device type (e.g., DVD, VCR), follow these steps:
1. Turn on the power to the device you wish to program into the AVR remote. This is important because in a later step you will need to see whether the device tur has been programmed for the proper remote codes.
2. Press and hold the about three seconds while the message shown in Figure 24 appears in the remote’s
Information Display
when the red light under the appears.
3. The remote’s will appear in the LCD display and the
q will remain illuminated in red. Press the Set Button
device and locating the proper remote codes. SELECT A DEVICE will appear in the LCD
4. display (Figure 26). Press the
Button
categories and press the the device for which you wish to set the codes appears. For this example, we will select “TV” to enter the codes needed to operate your TV.
5. At the next menu screen on the remote, press the
of the LCD display reads then press the Automatic programming mode.
Figure 31
6. As instructed on the next menu screen, press the automatic code search process.Your confirmation that the remote is sending out commands is the movement of a square block across the top line of the LCD display screen while the bottom line reads transmit icon in the upper right cor
ns off to determine whether the remote
Program Button y for
LCD
c. Release the button
Set Button q
MAIN MENU message (Fig. 25)
Set Button
q to begin the process of selecting a
⁄/¤
Navigation
o to scroll through the list of device
Set Button q when
Navigation Button o so that the bottom line
AUTO (Figure 31) and
Set Button q to enter the
tion Button
viga
Na
PLEASE WAI
o to begin the
ou will also see the
T
Y
.
ner of the LCD
s top line to remind you that the remote is
display’ working even though you may not see anything happening to the device being programmed.
7. It will take a few seconds for the remote to send out the first group of commands, after which you will see a new display in the LCD screen, as shown in Figure 32. Following the instructions, if the device being programmed has not turned off, press the
Navigation Button o again to
send another group of codes. If the device being programmed
Figure 32
has turned off, skip to Step 9.
8. By pressing the ⁄Navigation Button o again, the remote will send out a new set of commands.When it pauses, follow the instructions shown in Step 7. Depending on how many codes are stored for a specific device type, you may have to repeat this process as many as 15 times. Remember, if the device turns off, skip to Step 9. When all the codes for the device being pro­grammed have been tried, the instruction shown in Figure 33 will appear. This means that the codes for the product you are trying to program are not in the AVR remote library and you will have to “learn” them into the remote following the instructions shown in the next section. Press the Set Button q as instructed to exit the programming process.
Figure 33
9. If the device being programmed does turn off after following the instructions in Step 7, you will need to verify the code set by pressing the
as instructed in
Numeric Keys k in sequence
, Figure 32. Point the remote at the device being programmed, and press the
“1” Button k to
see whether the device turns back on.
10. After pressing and releasing the check to see whether the device has tur
skip to Step 12.
,
If it has
on. press the
“2” Button k, or the next button in
“1” Button k,
ned back
If it does not tur
the numeric sequence if you are repeating the
as instructed by the LCD screen in
,
procedure Figure 34.
Figure 34
When pressing the
11.
button does not tur
“1”
n the device being programmed back on, repeat the procedure by trying the remainder of the
each time
Numeric Keys k in sequence
,
n off
pressing and then releasing the button to see whether the new device turns back on. When it does, skip to the next step. However, if you try all 10 numeric keys and find that the unit will not turn
you won’t be able to use this method to pro-
on, gram the device. Press the Clear Button j to exit the programming process.You’ll need to follow the Learning Commands instructions below to enter the codes for this device into the
When pressing one of the numeric keys in Step
12.
AVR remote.
10 or 11 causes the device being programmed to turn back on, follow the instructions shown in Figure 32 and press the
Set Button q within
five seconds of the device turning on. After you press the Set button, the top line of the LCD dis­play will read
SAVING… and then the word
SAVED will flash four times in the center of the
bottom line
.
13. When the codes are saved, the remote will return to normal operation, and whenever you press
Input Selector Button d that was just
the programmed, the codes for the new device will be used. If no further buttons are pressed, the remote will revert back to the default setting for AVR commands.
Learning Commands
On occasions when the AVR remote does not contain the codes for a particular product’s remote in its built­in library, or when you wish to program a missing or special function into one button of a device, the AVR remote’s learning capability allows you to do that. To teach commands from one product’s remote into the AVR remote:
The AVR 635’s remote not only allows you to “learn” in the commands from any compatible remote; it also allows you to learn a separate code into the
Selector Buttons
you to configure the remote so that whenever one of these buttons is pressed, the remote will not only select the codes for that device for itself transmit a separately programmed remote code.This is particularly valuable when your system includes a source such as a cable box,
,
player with an HDMI or DVI output that is connected directly to your video display display’s input selection remote code for the specific device, you can, for example, press the VID 3/Cable Input Selector Button d and not only have the
VR switch to a cable set-top for audio selection and
A have the AVR remote use remote codes for the cable box, but you can send a code to the display that selects the HDMI or DVI input used for a direct con nection between the set-top and your display.
Before lear remote may have a command “learned” except for
d. This unique capability allows
satellite receiver or DVD
By programming the
.
note that all buttons on the
ning codes
,
but it will
,
Input
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Clear j, Program y, Light z and the
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LEARN MENU R
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RESS KEY ON
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SELECT A KEY TO PROGRAM
LEARN  LEARN KEY
MAIN MENU LEARN
Macro Buttons R.
ning process requires that both the device’s
The lear original remote and the AVR remote be available. Before pressing any buttons on either remote, place them so that the IR transmitter on the remote from the device to be programmed is facing the
k
AVR remote. The two remotes should be
on the
Infrared Lens
no more than an inch apart, and there should not be any direct sunlight or other bright light source near the remotes.
Learning Keys for an Entire Device Remote
1. Press and hold the Program Button y for
about three seconds while the message shown in Figure 24 appears in the remote’s
Information Display
c. Release the button
when the red light under the
LCD
Set Button q
appears.
2. The remote’s will appear in the LCD display and the q will remain illuminated in red. Press the
MAIN MENU message (Fig. 25),
Set Button
Navigation Button o once so that LEARN appears on the bottom line of the LCD screen, as shown in Figure 35. Press the
Set Button q
to begin the process of learning commands from another device’s remote into the AVR remote.
Figure 35
3. To program the codes for a device’s remote into
⁄/¤
the AVR remote, press the
Buttons
o until the words LEARN appear in the bottom line of the LCD display shown in Figure 36. Press the
Navigation
KEY
,
Set Button q
as
to continue. If you wish to program one of the Input Selector buttons for a special code, follow the instructions shown below for
“Device Selector
Programming”.
Figure 36
4. The SELECT A DEVICE message will appear
in the LCD display (Figure 26). Press the
vigation Buttons
Na
o to scroll through the list
of device categories and press the
⁄/¤
Set Button
q when the device for which you wish to set the codes appears. For this example, we will select “TV” to enter the codes needed to operate your TV.
The next menu screen (Figure 37) will prompt you
5. to select the button, or “key,” on the AVR remote that you wish to program. Press that button on the AVR remote.
CONFIGURING THE REMOTE
Figure 37
6. Once you press the button to be programmed on the AVR remote, press and hold the button on the remote control for the device to be programmed within 5 seconds screen (Figure 38).
Figure 38
7. Continue to hold the button on the original remote until the menu on the AVR remote’s LCD screen changes. If the code is successfully learned, you will see the display shown in Figure 39. message, proceed to Step 10. If the code is successfully learned, you will see the display shown in Figure 40. If that menu appears, proceed to Steps 8 and 9.
Figure 39
Figure 40
8. If the message shown in Figure 40 appears in the display, press the gramming the button again. When the remote prompts you to press and hold the key on the original remote again by showing the display shown in Figure 38, immediately press the button on the source remote again. To avoid another failed attempt, the two remotes are facing one another.
9. Continue to hold the button on the original remote until the LCD display changes again. was successfully learned, you will see the display shown in Figure 39. In that case, go to Step 10. If the
LEARN FAILED display (Figure 40)
appears again, you may either try to program the key again, or press the o to stop the process remotes may use code sequences or infrared fre­quencies that are not compatible with the AVR remote When the display shown in Figure 41 appears, press the system.
Figure 41
10. When a code has been learned successfully, you have a number of options shown in Figure 39 is on the LCD screen on the
, as instructed on the next menu
If you see that
Set Button q to try pro-
make certain that the windows on
If the code
Navigation Button
It is possible that some
.
and those codes cannot be learned.
,
Set Button q to exit the Learning
When the display
.
not
VR remote, you may press the
A
Set Button q
to learn additional codes from the buttons on a source remote into the AVR remote. Follow Steps 5 through 9 as often as needed to complete the
ning process.
code-lear If you wish to change the name that appears in
11. the LCD display when the button that has just had a new code learned is pressed, press the
Navigation Button o so that the display
shown in Figure 42 appears in the LCD display
Set Button q to be taken to a
Press the RENAME KEY display. Enter the new name for the key following the instructions shown in the Renaming Individual Keys section of this manual on pages 50–51. If you find it more convenient to rename the buttons at a later time, you may do that separately by following the instructions on page 50.
Figure 42
12. When you have programmed all keys for the desired device, press the
Navigation Button
o when LEARN MENU (Figure 39) appears so that you see the display shown in Figure 43. Press the
Set Button q to return the remote to
normal operation.
Figure 43
13. If you wish to program the codes for another
repeat the procedure outline above, but
device, select a different device in Step 4.
Learning Codes for an Input Selector
The AVR 630’s remote allows you to learn a specific code to be attached to one of the d so that whenever that button is pressed, you will not only be selecting that device as the AVR’s input and telling the remote to use the remote codes that have been programmed to belong to that device allows you to have that special code transmitted, as well. This allows you to have an input (or other com­mand) sent to a display so that when video sources are directly connected to the display, you can auto­matically command it to switch to the same input
VR.
selected for the
A
To learn a remote code into one of the
Selectors
for lear
d, follow the same steps shown above
ning the keys for an entire device remote with
the following exceptions:
• In Step 3, press the
/¤ Navigation Buttons
o until LEARN DEVICE appears in the
bottom line of the LCD display.
Input Selectors
,
Input
it also
.
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OLD DEVICE TYPE TV
MAIN MENU CHANGE DEVICE
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When the
SELECT
A DEVICE
message (Figure 26) appears, as described in Step 4, press the specific
Input Selector Button d that you
wish to have transmit a special code when it is pressed.
• When the
RENAME DEVICE option is offered by the remote after the code is pro­grammed, you will be changing the name that is shown in the remote’s LCD display every time that Input Selector is pressed.
Changing Devices
In the factory default settings, the AVR remote is programmed so that the commands transmitted correspond to the device selected by pressing one
Input Selectors3. This is logical, as you
of the want the remote to control the device you have selected. However, in some circumstances you may have con­figured your system so that the devices connected to the AVR 635 do not correspond to the default device settings and the legends printed on the remote. For example, if your system has two VCRs you may con­nect the second VCR to the VID 2 input.There is no problem in doing that, but in normal operation the commands issued after selecting the VID 2 input are for a television, not a VCR.
The AVR remote allows you to correct that situation through the “Changing Devices” process. This enables you to assign the codes from one type of device to a different button. For example, in the steps below, we will explain how to program the VID 2 buttons to provide the commands to operate a VCR. Of course, you may program the remote to have any of the devices take on the code set of any other device, as your system requires.And, with the AVR remote’s
you can even change the way
“Rename” the name of the device appears on the remote’ display so that you see exactly which commands are being sent.
T device for the commands of another steps:
function,
o program the buttons nor
1. Press and hold the
mally assigned to one
follow these
,
Program ButtonOfor
about three seconds while the message shown
s
in Figure 24 appears in the remote’
Information Display
2
. Release the button
when the red light under the
.
appears
2. The remote’s
MAIN MENU message (Fig. 25),
will appear in the LCD display and the q will remain illuminated in red.
LCD
Set Button q
Set Button
Press the
Navigation Button o twice so that CHANGE DEVICE
appears on the bottom line of the
LCD screen, as shown in Figure 44. Press
Set Button q to begin the process of
the
s LCD
reassigning the commands used for a particular device.
Figure 44
3. The next menu display is where you select the Input Select, or device, that you wish to change. When the display shown in Figure 45 appears press the
⁄/¤
Navigation Button o to scroll
,
through the list to find the device you wish to use for another function. In this case we will select
,” and show how to change it to take on the
“TV codes for operating a VCR. When that name appears, press the
Figure 45
Set Buttonq.
device’s
4. Once the “old” device type has been selected, you need to tell the remote which set of remote
to use as a replacement for the device just
codes selected.
When the instructions shown in Figure
46 appear, press the
⁄/¤
Navigation Button
o to scroll through the list of device categories to find the name of the device that you wish to use.The old device name will remain on the left side of the LCD screen, while the replacement device list will scroll to its right. For example, press
the
Navigation Button o until the display
screen reads
TV<-VCR to have the VID 2/TV
Button transmit the commands used to control a VCR. Press the
Set Button q when the
desired device combination appears.
Figure 46
Once the new device is selected,
5.
the remainder of the process will select the codes for the specific brand to be used, and for that reason they are identical to the way a device is programmed using
Continue the process as outlined in
.
manual entr
y the next few steps, remembering that if the codes for your specific device are not found, you may
n” the proper
select any brand and then
“lear codes into the AVR remote using the process out­lined on page 44.
o begin the process
T
, start by selecting the brand of device, as shown in Fig. 28. Press the
⁄/¤
Navigation Button o until the
brand name of the device you are programming into the remote appears on the lower line of the display and then press the
Set Button q.
6. The next step is important, as it determines which codes will operate the source device or display. Point the AVR remote at the device being pro­grammed and,
following the instructions shown
on the remote’s press and release the a time, starting with the you press the LCD screen being transmitted,
LCD Information Display2,
Numeric KeysAone at
“1” ButtonA. After
“1”
Button
A
the remote’s
,
will briefly go blank as the code is
but you will see the “transmit” icon in the upper right corner of the display to serve as confirmation that the remote is sending out commands
.
7. After you press and release the number key, watch the device being programmed to see whether it tur that will appear on the next menu screen (Fig
ns off. As shown in the instructions
.
30),
press the Set Button q, and then skip to Step 9. If the unit does the next step
.
not turn off, proceed to
8. If the device being programmed into the AVR remote does the
not turn off after you have pressed
“1” ButtonA, continue Steps 6 and 7 by
pressing the available numeric keys shown until the device turns off. If the device still does not turn off after all choices have been tried, the code for this specific device is not in the AVR remote library under that brand name. If that is the case, we suggest that you press the
Set Button q
to accept the codes from another brand so that the programming is completed, but remember that you will then have to program the remote manually by following the Learning Commands instructions on page 44.
9. When the device being programmed does turn off after a numeric key has been pressed, you must press the enter the setting into the remote’
Set Button q within five seconds to
After
.
y
s memor you press the Set button, the top line of the LCD display will read
SAVING... and then the word
SAVED will flash four times in the center of the
bottom line
.
10. When the codes are saved the remote will return to normal operation, and whenever you press the
Input Selector Button3that was just
programmed, the display will show the original device type code at the far left side of the display with the name of the new code set type in brackets. For example, the display will read TV<-VCR in our example of replacing the TV codes with those
VCR.
for a
Macro Programming
Macros enable you to easily repeat frequently used combinations of multiple remote control commands with the touch of a single button. programmed,
you may send up to 20 commands with one press of the Power On or Macro buttons.This will greatly simplify the process of turning on your system,
Once a macro is
,
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MACRO ERASE A MACRO
[AVR] [AVR] POWER ON
P
OWER ON 00/20
SELECT KEY PRESS
SELECT A DEVICE A
VR
SELECT A DEVICE A
VR
RECORD A MACRO POWER ON
MACRO RECORD A MACRO
M
AIN MENU
MACRO
changing devices or other common tasks.Thanks to the remote’s two-line display, it is easier than ever for you to take advantage of the power of macro commands
.
Recording a Macro
To record a macro into the remote’s memory, follow these steps:
1. Press and hold the
Program Buttonyfor
about three seconds while the message shown
s
in Figure 24 appears in the remote’
tion Display
Informa
2
.
when the red light under the
LCD
Release the button
Set Button q
appears.
The remote’s
2.
MAIN MENU message (Fig
will appear in the LCD display and the q will remain illuminated in red. Press the
. 25),
Set Button
Navigation Button o three times so that
MACRO appears on the bottom line of the LCD screen, as shown in Figure 47. Press the Set Button q to enter the main macro menu branch.
Figure 47
3. At the next menu screen (Figure 48) press the
Set Button q to begin recording a macro.
Figure 48
Figure 50
6. The next display (Figure 51) is where you begin entering the individual commands for the macro in the order you wish them to be transmitted. Remember that when you want to change devices, you must first press the for that button, Function key. Since we want to pro
Input Selectors d
and then press the Command or
gram a series of events that occur each time the Power On button is pressed, press the AVR button. In your specific macro, this is the first command button.
Figure 51
7. The next display (Figure 52) and the subsequent screens are where the actual macro programming takes place.The words at the left side of the top line of the display show the button that is being programmed (e.g., the one of the
Macro Buttons R) and the indica-
Power On Button1or
tion at the right side of the top line shows the number of macro steps available of 20 possible steps. Following the instructions on the remote’s LCD screen, press the first key you wish to be transmitted in the macro. In our example, we first want the AVR 635 to turn on, so the
1
Button
should be pressed.
Power
VID 3/Cable
Power On
AVR
Logic 7
,
As each button is pressed to enter it into the macro, you will see the button names appear and
3
1
4
h
then scroll up on the LCD display as your confir mation of the key entry (Figure 53).
When all commands for the macro have been
10. entered, press the
Set Buttonqto save the
macro.The display screen will show the button to which the macro has been programmed and the number of steps used, and the word will blink four times in the lower line of the LCD display.When the display returns to normal, the macro has been entered and the remote is ready for operation.
11. If a macro has been programmed into the
1
On Button
, it will play back anytime the Power On button is pressed. As the macro plays, you will see the steps appear in the remote’s LCD display. Macros programmed into one of the four discrete Macro buttons may be activated at any time by pressing the appropriate button.
Erasing a Macro
Once a macro has been created and stored in the AVR remote’s memory, you have the option of erasing it. You may do this at any time by following these steps:
-
SAVED
Power
4. The next display screen (Figure 49) is where you select the button that will be used to recall the
The choices are the
.
macro
1
or one of the discrete Macro ButtonsR.
⁄/¤
Press the
Navigation Button o until the
wer On Button
o
P
name of the button you wish to program the
or this example we will
macro into is shown.
F show how to program a series of commands that will automatically be sent out every time the Power button is pressed.
Figure 49
5. The next screen that appears (Figure 50) is where you select the device for the first command that
Press the
will be sent out as part of the macro
⁄/¤
Navigation Button o until the name of
.
the device appears on the left side of the lower
the first
line in the LCD display
or this example
F
.
, button we want to have the macro “press” is the Power On button, so the AVR device is selected. Press the
Set Button q when the desired
device name appears to move to the next pro­gramming step
.
Figure 52
Once the first command button for the macro has
8. been pressed, continue to press the buttons you wish to be part of the macro, in the order they will
Press each button within five seconds of
be used. the last button, remembering to press the
Selector
3
when you are changing device functions.As the buttons on the remote are pressed,
the remote’s display screen will show the steps in the macro as they are programmed (Figure 53).
Figure 53
For our example, we first want the AVR Power On
9. button pressed, followed by the TV Power On, followed by the Cable Box On, followed by the selection of the Logic 7 mode.To do that, press the buttons in this order:
wer On
o
P
VID 2/TV
Power On
1
3
1
Input
1. Press and hold the
Program ButtonOfor
about three seconds while the message shown in Figure 24 appears in the remote’s
2
Information Display
. Release the button
when the red light under the
LCD
Set Button
q
appears. The remote’s MAIN MENU message (Fig
2. will appear in the LCD display and the
q
will remain illuminated in red. Press the
. 25),
Set Button
Navigation Buttonothree times so that
MACRO appears on the bottom line of the LCD screen, as shown in Figure 47. Press the
q
Button
to enter the main macro menu
Set
branch.
3. At the next menu screen (Figure 54), press the
⁄/¤
line in the remote’
MACRO
tion Button
viga
Na
o until the bottom
s LCD display reads
ERASE A
. Press the Set Buttonqto begin the
process of erasing a macro.
Figure 54
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PUNCH-THROUGH TV< -AVR
DEVICE IN USE T
V
PUNCH-THROUGH V
OLUME
MAIN MENU P
UNCH-THROUGH
READ A MACRO POWER ON
MACRO READ A MACRO
E
RASE A MACRO
POWER ON
CONFIGURING THE REMOTE
4. The next display screen (Figure 55) is where you select which macro will be erased. Press the
⁄/¤
Navigation Button o until the number
of the macro you wish to erase appears this example
, we will erase the Power On macro
. For
created in the previous section. When the name of the macro to be erased appears, press the
Set Buttonq.
Figure 55
The word
5.
ERASED will flash four times in the
bottom line of the remote’s LCD display, and then the display will return to its normal condition. When that happens, the macro is erased and the remote is returned to normal operation.
Read a Macro
To check the commands stored in the remote’s memory for one of the buttons, follow these steps:
1. Press and hold the
Program ButtonOfor
about three seconds while the message shown in Figure 24 appears in the remote’s
Information Display
2
. Release the button
when the red light under the
LCD
Set Button
q
appears.
2. The remote’s will appear in the LCD display and the
q
MAIN MENU message (Fig. 25),
Set Button
will remain illuminated in red. Press the
Navigation Buttonothree times so that
MACRO appears on the bottom line of the LCD screen, as shown in Figure 47. Press the
Set Buttonqto enter the main macro
menu branch.
3. At the next menu screen (Figure 56), press the
⁄/¤
Navigation Button o until the bottom
line in the remote’
MACRO
s LCD display shows
.
Press the
READ A
Set Button qto begin the
process of erasing a macro.
5. As soon as the Set button is pressed, the first two steps in the macro will be appear in the remote’s LCD screen. You may then use the
vigation Button
Na
o to step up or down
⁄/¤
through the list of commands stored as the macro.As you read the display, you will see
Selector Buttons
3
appear in brackets, (e.g.,
Input
[AVR]). When the step in the macro is a func-
navigation or any other button, it will appear
tion, next to the bracketed read-out of the underlying device (e.g.,
When you are finished reviewing the macro’s
6. contents
[AVR] POWER ON).
press the
,
Set Buttonqto retur
n
the remote to normal operation.
Punch-Through Configuration
Punch-through is a capability of the remote that allows the Volume controls, Channel Up/Down buttons or Transport keys (Play, Stop, Record, Fast Forward and Reverse, and Skip Up/Down) to link to a different device. For example, if your TV, cable box or satellite receiver is connected through the AVR 635, you will most likely want to use the AVR 635’s volume control commands even when the remote has been set to issue all other commands for the video device. “Punch-through” enables you to easily program the remote to do this.
Volume Punch-Through
Follow these steps to enable the Volume Up/Down and Mute controls from one device to be used when the remote is otherwise programmed for a different device.
NOTE FOR VOLUME PUNCH-THROUGH: The
s vol-
VR 635’
s default settings are for the
remote’
to be used when any input or device is
ume controls
, selected, with the exception of the VID 2/TV button. There is no need to program the remote for volume
VR 635’
punch-through for the
A sources, such as DVD. To have the AVR 635’s volume commands used when the TV device is selected, fol­low these steps:
A
s controls with other
Set Buttonqto enter the main punch-through
menu branch.
Figure 58
3. At the next menu screen (Figure 59) press the
Set Buttonqto begin programming the
remote for
Figure 59
Volume punch-through.
4. The next display screen (Figure 60) is where you select the device that will receive the punch­through commands. In our example, that is the VID 2/TV button, as that is where we want the AVR 635’s volume controls to be active. Press
⁄/¤
the
Navigation Button o until the
name of the base device appears and then press the
Set Buttonq.
Figure 60
5. At the next display screen (Figure 61), you will select the device whose Volume Up/Down and Mute commands will be used. Press the
⁄/¤
Navigation Button o until the desired device’s name appears to the right of the device in use. In our example, that is the AVR 635 (indicated by AVR). When the desired combination of devices appears, press the
Figure 61
Set Buttonq.
6. When the Set button is pressed, the display will change to show you that the new combination of control commands is being saved to the unit’s memory, as shown in Figure 62. The word SAVED will flash four times and then the remote
mal operation.
n to nor
will retur
Figure 56
4. The next display screen (Figure 57) is where you select the macro to be read. Press the
viga
Na
macro you wish to read appears we will read back the Power On macro created in a previous section. When the name of the macro to be erased appears
Figure 57
48 CONFIGURING THE REMOTE
tion Button
⁄/¤
o until the name of the
or this example
F
.
press the
,
Set Buttonq.
1. Press and hold the
,
2.
Program ButtonOfor
about three seconds while the message shown in Figure 24 appears in the remote’s
2
Information Display
. Release the button
when the red light under the
LCD
Set Button
q
appears.
The remote’
s
MAIN MENU message (Fig
will appear in the LCD display and the
q
will remain illuminated in red. Press the
⁄/¤
vigation Button
Na
THROUGH
appears on the bottom line of the
o until PUNCH-
25),
.
Set Button
LCD screen, as shown in Figure 58. Press the
Figure 62
Once the punch-through is programmed,
7.
the Volume Up/Down and Mute buttons of the second device named will be used when those buttons
HW
are pressed while the master device
.
is in use
Returning the Volume Control Settings to Default Operation
olume punch-through so
If you wish to remove the
V
that the commands for Volume and Mute are returned
follow the steps shown
to the factor
y default setting
,
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PUNCH-THROUGH TV< -VCR
DEVICE IN USE TV
P
UNCH-THROUGH
TRANSPORT
PUNCH-THROUGH VCR< -VCR
VCR< -CBL [CHAN] SAVED
PUNCH-THROUGH V
CR< -CBL
D
EVICE IN USE
VCR
PUNCH-THROUGH CHANNEL
PUNCH-THROUGH T
V < -TV
above, except that in Steps 4 and 5, select the same device for both the side of the bottom line and the
. In the example used, the display to return the
device
DEVICE IN USE on the left
PUNCH-THROUGH
remote to default settings will appear as shown in Figure 63.
Figure 63
Channel Punch-Through
Channel punch-through allows the Channel Up/Down buttons to send commands to a different device than the one selected for other commands. For example, you may wish to use a cable box or satellite receiver as the source for a VCR, so you would
want the
Channel Up/Down Buttons Y to transmit com- mands to the cable box even though the other button commands are programmed to operate the VCR.
To program the remote for channel punch-through, follow these steps.This example will show how to program channel punch-through so that the com­mands programmed for Channel Up/Down for the VID 3/Cable device will be transmitted when the VID 1/VCR device has been selected as the current device.
⁄/¤
the
vigation Button
Na
o until the
name of the base device appears and then press
Set Buttonq.
the
Figure 65
5. At the next display screen (Figure 66), you will select the device whose Channel Up/Down com
⁄/¤
mands will be used.
Button
o until the desired device name
Press the
Na
vigation
appears to the right of the device in use. In our example, that is the cable box. When the desired combination of devices appears, press
Set Buttonq.
the
Figure 66
6. When the Set button is pressed, the display will change to show you that the new combination of control commands is being saved to the unit’s memory, as shown in Figure 67. The word SAVED will flash four times and then the remote will return to normal operation.
transmit the commands for a different device. For example, you may wish to operate the transport of a second VCR connected to the VID 2/TV input, as shown in the following example
.
1. Press and hold the Program ButtonOfor
about three seconds while the message shown in Figure 24 appears in the remote’
2
-
Information Display
when the light under the
. Release the button
Set Button
turns red.
The remote’s
2.
MAIN MENU message (Fig
will appear in the LCD display and the
q
will remain illuminated in red. Press the
⁄/¤
Navigation Button o until PUNCH-
THROUGH
appears on the bottom line of the
LCD screen, as shown in Figure 53. Press the
Set Buttonqto enter the main punch-through
menu branch.
3. At the next menu screen, press the
Navigation Button o until TRANSPORT appears on the bottom line of the LCD screen, as shown in Figure 69. Press the to begin programming the remote for transport punch-through.
s
LCD
q
Set Button
⁄/¤
Set Button
. 25),
q
1. Press and hold the
Program ButtonOfor
about three seconds while the message shown in Figure 24 appears in the remote’s
Information Display
2
. Release the button
when the red light under the
LCD
Set Button
q
appears.
2. The remote’s will appear in the LCD display and the
q
⁄/¤
THROUGH
LCD screen,
MAIN MENU message (Fig. 25),
Set Button
will remain illuminated in red. Press the
Navigation Button o until PUNCH-
appears on the bottom line of the
as shown in Figure 58.
Press the
Set Buttonqto enter the main punch-through
menu branch.
⁄/¤
At the next menu screen,
3.
press the
Navigation Button o until CHANNEL appears on the bottom line of the LCD screen, as shown in Figure 64. Press the
q
to begin programming the remote for
Set Button
Channel punch-through.
Figure 64
4. The next display screen (Figure 65) is where you select the device that will receive the punch­through commands. In our example, that is the
TV button, as that is where we want the
VID 2/ cable box’s channel controls to be active. Press
Figure 67
7. Once the punch-through is programmed, the
Channel Up/Down Buttons of the second device named will be used when those buttons
Y
are pressed while the master device is
in use.
Returning the Channel Control Settings to Default Operation
If you wish to remove the Channel Punch-Through so that the commands for Channel Up/Down are returned to the factory default setting, follow the steps shown above, except that in Steps 4 and 5, select the same device for both the the left side of the bottom line and the
THROUGH
device
DEVICE IN USE on
In the example used,
.
PUNCH-
the display to return the remote to default settings will appear as shown in Figure 68.
Figure 68
ransport Punch-Through
T The Play Z,
I
, Pause J, RecordJand Skip Up/Down
K
T
Stop
ransport Controls
ast Forward/Reverse
F
J
,
are set at the factor
y to oper­ate your DVD player, or the controls of a specific device such as a
VCR or CD player when they are selected. However, by using the Transport Punch­Through feature you may program these controls to
Figure 69
4. The next display screen (Figure 70) selects the device that will receive the punch-through com­mands. In our example, that is the TV button, as that is where we want the VCR’s transport controls
⁄/¤
to be active. Press the
Navigation Button
o until the name of the base device appears and then press the
Figure 70
Set Buttonq.
5. At the next display screen (Figure 71), select the device whose transport commands will be used.
⁄/¤
Press the
Navigation Button o until the
desired device name appears to the right of the device in use. In our example, that is the VCR. When the desired combination of devices appears, press the
Figure 71
When the Set button is pressed,
6.
Set Buttonq.
the display will change to show you that the new combination of control commands is being saved to the unit’s
y, as shown in Figure 72. The word
memor SAVED will flash four times and then the remote
mal operation.
n to nor
will retur
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RENAME DEVICE T
V
RENAME RENAME DEVICE
MAIN MENU RENAME
P
UNCH-THROUGH
TV< -TV
TV< -VCR [TRS]
SAVED
CONFIGURING THE REMOTE
Figure 72
7. Once the punch-through is programmed, the transport buttons of the second device named will be used when those buttons are pressed while the master device is in use.
Returning the
Transport Control Settings to
Default Operation
If you wish to remove the Transport Punch-Through so that the transport commands are returned to the fac-
y default setting, follow the steps shown above,
tor except that in Steps 4 and 5, select the same device for both the bottom line and the
DEVICE IN USE on the left side of the
PUNCH-THROUGH device. In
the example used, the display to return the remote to default settings will appear as shown in Figure 73.
Figure 73
Renaming
While the names given to the buttons and inputs on the remote represent recognizable categories of audio/video products, system operation may be easier if the displays shown in the remote’s LCD screen are customized to reflect the specific characteristics of a playback source’s brand name or the new function given to a specific button when one remote’s controls are programmed into the AVR remote. The AVR remote allows you to change the name of either a master device or any button on the remote using the following steps.
Renaming a Device
To rename a specific device/input source button, fol-
or this example
F
low these steps
. how to rename the Device/Input Selector normally shown as “TV” to “HDTV TUNER.”
Press and hold the
1. about three seconds while the message shown in Figure 24 appears in the remote’s
Information Display
when the red light under the appears.
2.
The remote’s MAIN MENU message (Figure 25), will appear in the LCD display and the Set Button
q
will remain illuminated in red. Press the
⁄/¤
Na
tion Button
viga
appears on the bottom line of the LCD screen, as shown in Figure 74.
Figure 74
, we will show you
Program ButtonOfor
LCD
2
. Release the button
Set Button
q
o until RENAME
3. At the next menu screen press the
⁄/¤
Navigation Button o until RENAME DEVICE
LCD screen,
Set Buttonqto begin renaming a device
Figure 75
appears on the bottom line of the
as shown in Figure 75. Press the
.
4. The next display screen (Figure 76) is where you select the device that will be renamed. In our example, that is the TV button. Press the
vigation Button
Na
o until the name of the
base device appears and then press the
q
Button
Figure 76
.
⁄/¤
Set
5. At the next menu screen you will see the device name on the bottom line of the display with a blinking cursor box to the right of the device name. Press the
Navigation Button o to
return the blinking cursor to the far left side of the display line.You may then retitle the device name as shown in the next step.
6. To enter the new name, press the
A
. The letters above the numbered buttons
Numeric Keys
indicate which letter or symbol will appear when the button is pressed during the renaming process.The first press of the button will enter the first letter shown, subsequent presses of the same button will change the display to the other letters above that numbered key. For example, since the first letter we need to rename the input to HDTV Tuner is an “H”, you would locate the “H” above the “4” button, and press the button twice. The first press shows a “G,” the second press changes it to an “H.” Consult the table at the end of this section to see which characters pressing a partic­ular button generates.
After you enter the first letter of the new device
7. name, there are three options for entering the next character:
a. To enter a letter that requires a different
numeric key to be pressed, simply press that
The cursor will automatically move to
button. the next position and the first letter accessed by the new button will appear. Following our example, the next letter needed is a “D,” so you would press the
button once
“3”
.
b.To enter a letter that uses the same numeric
, you must first press the
key
Button
o
to move the blinking cursor block
Na
vigation
to the next position. Then press the
A
Key
.
c
T
Buttonotwice
as required to enter the desired letter.
o enter a blank space, press the
. The first press will move the
Numeric
Na
vigation
cursor to the right, and the second press will move the cursor one more space to the right, leaving a blank space between the last letter and the next one
.
8. Repeat Step 7 as needed to enter all the needed letters, numbers, characters and spaces.
When the text entr
9.
y is complete, press the
Set Buttonq. The LCD display will blink
DEVICE RENAMED three times and then
n to normal operation.
retur
Once a device is renamed you will see the new name on the top line of the remote’s LCD display whenever the Input//Device Selector3is pressed, or when any other command/function button on the remote is pressed after the main Device Selector is pressed. Note that renaming a device in the remote will
not
change the name of the input used by the on-screen menu system of the AVR 635.
NOTES ON RENAMING DEVICES:
• To move the cursor to the right or left of the display during the renaming process, press the
‹/›
Navigation Buttonsoas required.
• The table below shows the letters, numbers and characters that may be accessed by pressing the Numeric Keys: Key
Characters
Key
Characters 1 [,],/,1 6 M,N,O,6 2 A,B,C,2 7 P,Q,R,S,7 3 D,E,F,3 8 T,U,V,8
,H,I,4
4 5
G J,K,L,5 0 -,.,#,0
9
W,X,Y,Z,9
• Renaming a device changes the name of the device , not any of the individual key functions within
only that device memory.To change the name of an
follow the instructions in the next
individual device
,
section.
Renaming Individual Keys
Thanks to the programming flexibility of the AVR remote, an individual button on the remote may be assigned a feature or function that is different from the name that appears as the factory default when the button is pressed. However, with the Rename Key function it is possible to rename almost any button on the remote so that when the button is pressed you will see a more descriptive or appropriate name displayed.
To rename a specific button on the remote, follow these steps
. For this example, we will show you how to
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DISC SKIP
SELECT A KEY
SELECT A DEVICE DVD
RENAME R
ENAME KEY
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rename the DSP Surround Mode Selector6, which is normally not used when DVD is selected, so that it reads
1. Press and hold the
ZOOM in the remote’s display.
Program ButtonOfor
about three seconds while the message shown in Figure 24 appears in the remote’s
Informa
tion Display
2
.
when the red light under the
LCD
Release the button
Set Button
q
appears.
2.
The remote’s MAIN MENU message (Figure 25), will appear in the LCD display and the Set Button
q
will remain illuminated in red. Press the
⁄/¤
Navigation Button o until RENAME
appears on the bottom line of the LCD screen, as shown in Figure 74.
3. At the next menu screen press the
⁄/¤
Navigation Button o until RENAME KEY appears on the bottom line of the LCD screen, as shown in Figure 77. Press the
Set Button
to continue.
Figure 77
4. The next display screen (Figure 78) selects the device within which the key to be renamed exists.
⁄/¤
Press the
Navigation Buttons o until
the name of the base device appears. In our example, since we want to rename a button within the DVD device memory,
DVD should appear in
the lower line of the LCD.When the desired device name appears, press the
Figure 78
Set Buttonq.
5. At the next menu screen, select the first button within the device to be renamed, as instructed in the display shown in Figure 79. Select the button by simply pressing it on the remote.
Figure 79
Depending on whether or not the button pressed
6. already has a named function within the device selected, one of two things will happen.
a. If the button to be renamed already has a pre-
programmed, remote’
or previously renamed title in the
you will see that name on
,
y
s memor the top line of the LCD display, and a blinking block cursor will appear on the far left side of
as shown in
the bottom line of the display
,
Figure 80.
q
Figure 80
b. If the button to be renamed does not have a
function in the device selected, the top line of the LCD screen will be blank, and a blinking block cursor will appear on the far left side of the bottom line of the display, as shown in Figure 81.
Figure 81
7. To enter the new name for the key, press the
Numeric KeysA. The letters above the
numbered buttons indicate which letters or sym­bols will appear when the button is pressed during the renaming process.The first press of the but­ton will enter the first character shown, subse­quent presses will change the display to the other letters above that numbered key. For example, since the first letter we need to rename the Tone button to Zoom is a “Z,” so you would locate the “Z” above the “9” button, and press the button four times.The first press shows a “W,” the subse­quent presses step through the other letters avail­able until the “Z” appears. Consult the table on this page to see which characters are available by pressing a particular button.
8. After you enter the first letter of the new device name, there are three options for entering the next character:
o enter a letter that requires a different numeric
T
a.
key to be pressed, simply press that button. The cursor will automatically move to the next position and the first letter accessed by the new
Following our example, the
button will appear
. next letter needed is an “O,” so you would press the “6” button once.
b.To enter a letter that uses the same numeric
key, you must first press the
Button
o
to move the blinking cursor block
to the next position.
Key
A
as required to enter the desired letter.
Navigation
Then press the
Numeric
This is the way you would enter the second “O” in the word ZOOM,
c. To enter a blank space, press the
Button
o
cursor to the right,
and again for the letter
Navigation
twice.The first press will move the
and the second press will move the cursor one more space to the right, leaving a blank space between the last letter and the next one
.
“M
9. Repeat Steps 7 and 8 as needed to complete entering the needed letters, numbers, characters and spaces.
10. When the text entry is complete, press the
Button
q
. The new name will be entered into
the remote’s memory, replacing the default name.
11. At this point you have two options: a. If you wish to program an additional key within
the same device
, press the
Set Buttonqas
instructed by the bottom line of the LCD display
ANOTHER KEY. The remote will
reading return to the
SELECT A KEY menu option
as shown in Step 6. Repeat the instructions in Steps 6 though 11 to rename the next key.
b. If you have no additional keys to rename, press
Navigation Buttonoonce so that
the the menu screen displays line of the display. Press the
EXIT on the bottom
Set Button
to return the remote to normal operation.
NOTES ON RENAMING KEYS:
• Renaming a key does not change its function. You
may change the function of an individual key by learning a new code into the remote. See page 41 for more information.
• When a key is renamed it will only apply to the
specific device selected in Step 4. The same key may be renamed as needed for each individual device with which it is used.
Resetting the Remote
Depending on the way in which the remote has been programmed, there may be a situation where you wish to totally erase all changes that have been made to the remote and retur may do that by following the steps shown below, but remember that once the remote is reset, ALL changes that have been made with other devices, learned keys, macros, punch­through settings and key names any settings you had previously made will have to be reentered.
o erase all settings and reset the remote to the
T original factory default settings and displays, follow these steps:
.
1. Press and hold the about three seconds while the message shown in Figure 24 appears in the remote’
Informa
when the red light under the appears.
2.
The remote’s MAIN MENU message (Figure 25), will appear in the LCD display and the Set Button
n it to the factor
including programming for use
,
Program ButtonOfor
tion Display
2
.
will be erased and
,
Release the button
Set Button
y defaults
s
LCD
Set
Y
.
q
q
ou
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BACK LIGHT ON FULL
MAIN MENU BACK LIGHT
D
EVICE PRIORITY
N
ORMAL
M
AIN MENU
DEVICE PRIORITY
REMOTE RESET COMPLETE
R
ESETTING...
M
AIN MENU
U
SER RESET
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q
will remain illuminated in red.
⁄/¤
Navigation Button o until USER
appears on the bottom line of the LCD
RESET
Press the
screen, as shown in Figure 82.
Figure 82
Press the
3.
Set Buttonqto reset the remote
Note that once the Set Button is pressed the process may not be stopped. While the remote’s memory is being cleared, a
RESETTING...
message will appear in the upper line of the remote’s LCD screen as shown in Figure 83. It may take a few minutes for the reset process to take place, and the length of time will vary depending on how much customization and pro­gramming has taken place. Please be patient; as long as the message appears in the display the remote is functioning properly.
Figure 83
4. When the remote has been totally reset and returned to the factory default condition, a REMOTE RESET COMPLETE message will appear (Figure 84) briefly, and then the remote will return to normal operation.
Figure 84
Device Priority Timing
The remote’s Device Priority mode allows you to select the length of time that the remote continues to
VR once you
issue codes for a device other than the use the remote to control a source or other product. The default operation for the remote is to have all buttons on the remote return to their AVR functions 5 seconds after the last button press. However, you may program the
AVR remote to remain active as the source device remote for 12 seconds source device’s codes active until another
Selector
d is pressed. If you wish to keep the default setting of a 5-second retur are needed.
o change the device priority timing,
T these steps:
1. Press and hold the Program Button y for
about 3 seconds while the message shown in Figure 24 appears in the remote’s
Information Display
c. Release the button when the red light under the appears.
A
or to keep the
,
Input
no changes
n,
w
follo
LCD
Set Button q
The remote’s
2.
MAIN
MENU
will appear in the LCD display and the
q
will remain illuminated in red. Press the
Navigation Buttons o until DEVICE PRIORITY
appears in the bottom line of the
LCD screen, as shown in Figure 86, and press the
Set Buttonq.
.
Figure 86
3. When the DEVICE PRIORITY message appears in the remote’s LCD display (Figure 87),
⁄/¤
press the
Navigation Buttons o to
select the option that best suits your needs.
Figure 87
• When NORMAL appears on the bottom line of
the LCD, the AVR remote will revert to AVR control 5 seconds after the last button press, when you are controlling a source device.
EXTENDED appears on the bottom
• When
line of the LCD, the AVR remote will revert to AVR control 12 seconds after the last button press, when you are controlling a source device.
LAST USED appears on the bottom
• When
line of the LCD, once you press one of the
Selectors
d, the AVR remote will continue to operate as with the codes for the selected source device, until another device is selected. If you choose this option, please remember that you will
VR Selector
have to press the
A
use the remote to operate the AVR for functions such as surround mode selection, but the Volume and Mute controls will continue to remain active in their AVR modes at all times.
Press the
4.
Set Button q one more time
LCD display will show the word top line for about 2 seconds and then flash SAVED four times on the bottom line to indicate that the setting has been accepted by the remote’s memory.
Backlight Options
The AVR 635’s remote has a built-in backlight system that makes it easier to use the remote when the room lighting is dimmed for an optimal home theater experi-
. To turn the backlighting on, simply press the
ence Light Button z. cial “glow” material that makes it easier to find in dark rooms.This glow feature does not use any battery
so the glow will fade when the remote is kept
,
power
That button is made from a spe
message (Fig
. 25)
Set Button
⁄/¤
Input
e in order to
The
.
SAVING on the
in a dark room for an extended period of time.You may “recharge” it by placing the remote in normal room lighting for a few hours.
Once the
Light Button y is pressed, the remote’s
backlighting will remain on for approximately 7 sec­onds, and when you press any button on the remote while the backlighting is on,
the light will stay on for another 7 seconds. However, the remote’s “Couch” function will conserve battery power by turning both the backlighting and the LCD display off when any button is pressed for more than 30 seconds.
You may also configure the remote so that the back­lighting will come on, any time a button is pressed. To set this option, follow these steps:
1. Press and hold the
Program Button y for
about 3 seconds while the message shown in Figure 24 appears in the remote’s LCD display. Release the button when the red light under the Set Button q appears.
2. When the remote’s Main Menu message (Fig. 25)
appears in the LCD display and the q remains illuminated in red, press the Navigation Button o until BACK LIGHT appears in the bottom line of the LCD screen, as shown in Figure 88.
Figure 88
3. Press the Set Button q and then press the
⁄/¤
Navigation Buttons o again so that
ON FULL appears in the bottom line of the LCD display, as shown in Figure 89.
Figure 89
Press the
4.
Set Button q one more time
LCD display will show the word top line for about 2 seconds and then flash SAVED four times on the bottom line to indicate that the setting has been accepted by the remote’ memory.
5.
The remote’s backlighting will now turn on whenever a button is pressed. To revert to the original setting, follow the four steps shown above, but in Step 3, select the option that has the word the bottom line of the LCD display.
Additional Notes on Configuring and Operating
-
the Remote
When the remote is being programmed,
matically time-out if no button is pressed within a
Set Button
⁄/¤
The
.
SAVING on the
NORMAL on
it will auto
s
-
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30-second period. The message shown in Figure
A
VR
LOW BATTERY
T
IME OUT OR
CLR KEY PRESSED
90 will appear briefly, and the remote will then exit the feature being programmed and any data entered will be lost.
Figure 90
The programming or configuration process may
• also be stopped at any time by pressing the
Button
9
. The message shown in Figure 90
Clear
will appear, the data entered in the current process will be lost and the remote will retur
n to normal operation. Any process that was underway when the button will be pressed must be restarted.
Extensive use of the programming, learning and
• configuration functions of the remote may consume significantly more battery power than normal remote operation. While the batteries should last for four to six months in normal operation, you may find that they need to be changed sooner after the remote is programmed for the first time.
CONFIGURING THE REMOTE
• When the batteries approach a level below which the remote will not function, the remote’s LCD screen will display a
LOW BATTERY warning,
as shown in Figure 91. We strongly recommend replacing the batteries as soon as this message appears to avoid the loss of programming and con­figuration settings.These settings are
not lost when
the batteries are changed quickly.
Figure 91
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
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41
48494647444542
43
40
41
3
7
12
36
50
51
4
7
46
SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION
Unit does not function when Main Power Switch is pushed a live outlet
Display lights, but no sound • Intermittent input connections • Make certain that all input and speaker connections or picture are secure
Unit turns on, but front-panel • Display brightness is turned off • Follow the instructions in the Display Brightness section display does not light up on page 39 so that the display is set to VFD FULL
No sound from any speaker; • Amplifier is in protection mode • Check speaker wire connections for shorts at receiver and light around power switch is red due to possible short speaker ends
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
Unit does not respond to • Weak batteries in remote • Change remote batteries remote commands • Wrong device selected • Press the AVR selector
• No AC Power • Make certain AC power cord is plugged into
• Check to see whether outlet is switch-controlled
Mute is on
• Volume control is down • Turn up volume control
• Amplifier is in protection mode • Contact your local Harman Kardon service center due to internal problems
• Incorrect configuration • Check speaker mode configuration
• Stereo or Mono program material • The surround decoder may not create center- or rear-channel
• Remote sensor is obscured • Make certain front-panel sensor is visible to remote
• Press
information from non-encoded programs
or connect remote sensor
Mute
Button
Intermittent buzzing in tuner • Local interference • Move unit or antenna away from computers, fluorescent
Letters flash in the channel indicator • Digital audio feed paused • Resume play for DVD display and digital audio stops • Check that Digital Input is selected
an does not appear to operate
F
In addition to the items shown above “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 unit’s operation. If the system still malfunctions, a system reset may clear the problem.
To clear the AVR 635’s entire system memory includ­ing tuner presets, output level settings, delay times and
54 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
• Additional cooling may not be required • The fan is activated only when additional cooling is required due to
, additional information on troubleshooting possible problems with your AVR 635, or installation-related issues, may be found in the list of
, reconnect the AC power cord and check the
lights, motors or other electrical appliances
high internal temperature. It is normal for the fan to be inactive at normal volume levels.
speaker configuration data, by pressing the and hold the and the Tuning Mode Selector 8 buttons for three seconds.
The unit will tur
RESET message in the Upper Display Line #.
NOTE: Resetting the processor will erase any configu
ration settings you have made for speakers, output
,
levels well as the tuner presets.After a reset the unit will be
Standby/On Switch 1. Next, press
Surround Mode Group Selector 2
n on automatically and display the
surround modes, digital input assignments as
first put the unit in Standby
ned to the factor
retur these items must be reentered.
If the system is still operating incorrectly, there may have been an electronic discharge or severe AC line interference that has corrupted the memory or microprocessor
If these steps do not solve the problem, consult an authorized Har
-
y presets, and all settings for
.
man Kardon service center.
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AVR 635 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
AVR 635 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Audio Section
Stereo Mode Continuous Average Power (FTC)
Watts per channel, 20Hz–20kHz,
90 @ <0.07%
Seven-Channel Surround Modes
ower per Individual Channel
P
Front L&R channels: 75 @ <0.07%
Center channel: 75
Surround (L & R Side, L & R back) channels: 75 Watts per channel @ <0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms
Input Sensitivity/Impedance
Linear (High-Level) 200mV/47k ohms Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF-A) 100dB Surround System Adjacent Channel Separation
Pro Logic I/II 40dB
Dolby Digital (AC-3) 55dB
DTS 55dB
Frequency Response
@ 1W (+0dB, –3dB) 10Hz –130kHz High Instantaneous
Current Capability (HCC) ±50 Amps Transient Intermodulation
Distortion (TIM) Unmeasurable Slew Rate 40V/µsec
Tuner Section
FM
F
requency 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 Selectivity ±400kHz, 70dB Image Rejection 80dB IF Rejection 90dB
THD, both channels driven into 8 ohms
Watts per channel
THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms
Watts @ <0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms
40dB @ 1kHz
AM Tuner Section
requency Range 520–1720kHz
F Signal-to-Noise Ratio Usable Sensitivity Loop 500µV Distortion 1kHz, 50% Mod 0.8% Selectivity ±10kHz, 30dB
Video Section
Television Format NTSC Input Level/Impedance Output Level/Impedance 1Vp-p/75 ohms
Video Frequency Response (Composite and S-Video) 10Hz–8MHz (–3dB)
Video Frequency Response (Component Video) 10Hz–50MHz (–3dB)
General
Power Requirement AC 120V/60Hz Power Consumption 59W at Power On, idle; 1,000W at rated power output
Dimensions Product Shipping Width 17.3 inches (440mm) 20.1 inches (510mm) Height 6.5 inches (165mm) 10 inches (254mm) Depth 17.1 inches (435mm) 22.2 inches (565mm) Weight 41 lb (18.6kg) 47 lb (21.4kg)
Depth measurement includes knobs, buttons and terminal connections. Height measurement includes feet and chassis. All features and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Harman Kardon, Power for the Digital Revolution and Logic 7 are registered trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated.
is a trademark of Harman International Industries, Incorporated.
*Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.“Dolby,” “Pro Logic”and the
Double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories
DTS, DTS Surround, DTS-ES, DTS 96/24 and DTS Neo:6 are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
HDCD system manufactured under license from Pacific Microsonics, Inc. This product is
5,638,074; 5,640,161; 5,808,574; 5,838,274; 5,854,600; 5,864,311; 5,872,531; and in Australia: 669114. Other patents pending.
A-BUS and A-BUS Ready are registered trademarks of Leisure Tech Electronics Pty Ltd Australia.
TiVo is a registered trademark of TiVo, Inc.
TV is a registered trademark of Digital Networks North America, Inc.
Replay
45dB
1Vp-p/75 ohms
(7 channels driven)
.
covered by one or more of the following: in the USA: 5,479,168;
Supplied Accessories
VR 635.
The following accessor
A system remote control • An AM loop antenna
• A Zone II remote control • An FM wire antenna An
• Extender rod for microphone
y items are supplied with the
microphone • Six AAA batteries
A
If any of these items are missing
please contact Harman Kardon customer service at www.harmankardon.com.
,
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INDEX
5-Channel Stereo 24, 34 6-Channel/8-Channel Direct Input 10, 32 7-Channel Stereo 24, 34 A-BUS 15, 17–18, 42 AC Power Connections 9, 18 Advanced Features 39–40 Advanced Select Menu 39 Antenna Terminals 9, 16 Audio Equipment Connections 8–10, 16 Audio Setup 22 Audio Setup Menu 22 Auto Mode Auto Polling 16, 21, 40 Auto Scan Tuning 37 A/V Sync Delay 30 CD 10, 16 Channel Adjust Menu 30, 38 Channel Punch-Through 49 Cleaning and Maintenance 4 Coaxial Digital Component Video 9, 17, 21 Composite Video 9, 17 Delay Adjust Menu 29 Delay Settings 29–30 Description and Features 3 Digital Audio Playback 33–37 Digital Source Selection 21, 35 Dimming Front-Panel Display 12, 38–39 Display Brightness 12, 38, 39 Dolby Digital 20, 23, 33, 34–35 Dolby Headphone 33–34 Dolby Pro Logic 23, 33, 34 Dolby Virtual Speaker 23, 34 DSP Surround Modes 24, 34 DTS Modes 23–24 DVD 9, EzSet/EQ 3,
ront-P
F
ront-P
F Front-Panel Jacks 7, 17, 21, 38 Front-Panel Display Fade 39 Full OSD 20, Full-OSD Hall Mode 24, 34 Headphones 7, 33 Input Setup 20–22 Installation 16–18 Installation Location 4 IR Receiver 6, 17 Logic 7 24,
Tuning 6, 12, 13, 37
Audio Jacks
10, 16, 17, 33
24–26 anel Controls 5–7 anel Door 5–7
40
ime-Out 40
T
34
10, 16, 17, 20, 21, 35
7,
Manual Mode Tuning 6, 12–13, 37 Manual System Setup 26–31 Master Menu 20 Memory Backup 38 MP3 36–37 Multiroom
Multiroom Setup 41 Multiroom Installation 17–18
Multiroom Operation 15, 42 Mute 6, 14, 32 Night Mode 23, 36 On-Screen Display 20, Operation 32–38 Optical Digital Audio Jacks Output Level Adjustments 30–31 Output Level Trim Adjustment 38 PCM 36 Power Switches 5, 7, 12, 15, 20, 32 Preset Stations 6, 13, 37 Processor Reset 54 RS-232 Port 18 Rear-Panel Connections 8–10 Recalling Preset Stations 6, 13, 37 Recording 38 Remote Control
Backlight 52 Batteries 20 Changing Devices 46 Device Priority 52 Functions 11–15 Learning Codes 44–46 Macros 46–48 Main 11–14, 20, 43–53 Programming Product Codes 43–44 Punch-Through Programming 48–50 Reassigning Input Selector Device Renaming Devices 50 Renaming Keys 50–51 Resetting 51–52 Transport-Control Punch-Through 49–50 Volume Punch-Through 48
Zone II 15 Safety Infor Satellite Television 16 Semi-OSD 20, 39–40 Setting Preset Stations 37 Sleep Mode 13, Source Selection 6, 12, 15, 20–22, 32 Speaker Placement 19 Speaker P
mation 3,
olarity 16
39–40
7, 10, 16, 17, 20, 21, 35
4
32
Type 46
Speaker Selection 19 Speaker Setup 27–29 Speaker Setup Menu 27, 29 Speaker Terminals 9, 16 Speaker Wire 16 Speaker/Channel Input Indicators 6, 36 Subwoofer 9, 16, 19, 28 Surround Back Amplifiers 17, 28, 41 Surround Mode Chart 34 Surround Mode Selection 5, 12, 14, 22–24,
33–36 Surround Off 24, Surround Select Menu 22 Surround Setup 22–24 S-Video 9, 16–17 System Configuration 19–31 System Setup 19–20 Tape 10, 16, 38 Technical Specifications 55 Theater Mode 24, Tone Controls 7, 13, 22, 32 Trademark Acknowledgements 55 Transport Controls 13, 49 Troubleshooting Guide 54 Tuner Mode 6, 12, 37 Tuner Operation 37 Turn-On Volume Level 39 TV 17 Typographical Conventions 2 Unpacking 4 Upsampling 22 VCR 9–10, 16–17 Video Connections 7, 9–10, 16–17 Video Display Input 13 Video Monitor 9, 17
olume Control 6, 12, 32, 48
V
34
34
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NOTES
NOTES 57 NOTES 57
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58 NOTES
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NOTES 59
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