Harman-Kardon AVR 745 User Manual

ENGLISH

AVR 745 Audio/ VideoReceiver

OWNER’S MANUAL

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2 TABLE OF CONTENTS

3 Introduction 4 Safety Information 4 Unpacking 5 Front Panel Controls

7 Rear Panel Connections 10 Main Remote Control Functions 12 Zone II Remote Control Functions 14 Installation and Connections 14 Audio Connections 14 Video Connections 15 HDMI Connections 16 SCART A/V Connections 18 System and Power Connections 20 Speaker Selection 20 Speaker Placement 22 System Configuration 22 First Turn On 22 Using the On-Screen Display 23 System Setup 23 In/Out Input Setup 26 Video Monitor Settings 26 Video Setup 29 Audio Setup 29 Surround Setup 31 Night Mode Settings 31 Using EzSet/EQ II 36 Manual Setup 36 Speaker Setup 38 Delay Settings 39 Output Level Adjustment 41 Additional Input Adjustments 41 EzSet/EQ II Preset Selection 42 Operation 42 Surround Mode Chart 44 Basic Operation 44 Source Selection 45 6/8-Channel Direct Input 45 Controls and Use of Headphones 46 Surround Mode Selection 46 Digital Audio Playback 47 Dolby Digital 47 DTS 47 PCM Audio Playback 47 Selecting a Digital Source 48 Digital Bitstream Indicators 48 USB Playback 49 Speaker/Channel Indicators 49 Night Mode 50 Using The Bridge™ 50 Video Adjustments and Operation 51 Tape Recording 51 Front Panel Input/Output Connections 51 Output Level Adjustment 51 EzSet/EQ II Operation 52 Dim Function 52 Memory backup 53 Advanced Features 53 Front Panel Display Fade 53 Display Brightness 53 Turn-On Volume Level 54 Semi-OSD Settings

Table of Contents

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, or rear-panel connection jack

EXAMPLE – (OCR type) indicates a message that is visible on the front-panel information display

EXAMPLE – (Synchro type) indicates a message that is displayed on the remote control’s LCD screen

– (number in a square) indicates a specific front-panel control



– (number in a circle) indicates a rear-panel connection

– (number in an oval) indicates a button or indicator on the remote

A – (letter in an oval) indicates a button on the Zone II remote

54 Full-OSD Time Out Adjustment 54 DMP The Bridge Auto Power 54 HDMI Video Auto Function 55 Multiroom Operation 56 Infrared Output Selection 57 Tuner Operation 57 Basic Tuner Operation 57 Preset Tuning 58 RDS Operation

58 RDS Tuning 58 RDS Display Options 58 Program Search 59 Troubleshooting Guide 59 Processor Reset 60 Appendix 63 Technical Specifications

Declaration of Conformity

We, Harman Consumer Group, Inc.

2, route de Tours 72500 Château-du-Loir, FRANCE

declare in own responsibility, that the product described in this owner’s manual is in compliance with technical standards:

EN 55013:2001+A1:2003

EN 55020:2002+A1:2003

EN 61000-3-2:2000

EN 61000-3-3.1995+A1:2001

EN 60065:2002

Jurjen Amsterdam

Harman Consumer Group, Inc.

07/06

The appearance of the text or cursor for your receiver’s on-screen menus may vary slightly from the illustrations in this manual. Whether the text appears in all uppercase or upper- and lowercase characters, performance and operation remain the same.

The instructions shown for using the TC 30 remote are correct as of the date this manual was printed. They may change slightly from time to time when the TC 30’s internal software is upgraded to add new features.

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INTRODUCTION 3

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Introduction

Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon!

With the purchase of a Harman Kardon AVR 745 you are about to begin many years of listening enjoyment.

The AVR 745 has the most extensive range of audio and video processing, control and connectivity options ever offered by Harman Kardon, enabling it to provide the best possible audio and video reproduction with any type of source material. Teaming advanced processing circuitry with proprietary technologies such as EzSet/EQ II, the AVR 745 seamlessly integrates every component in your entertainment system to deliver the best possible sound and images.

Some of the leading-edge features that are available with the AVR 745, such as HDMI

™

connectivity, DCDi by Faroudja®video processing with upscaling to 1080i, and the TC 30 activitybased remote, are new to even the most experienced home theater enthusiast.

To obtain the maximum enjoyment from your new receiver, we urge you to read this manual. A few minutes spent learning the functions of the various controls will enable you to take advantage of all the power the AVR is able to deliver.

If you have any questions about this product, its installation or its operation, please contact your retailer or custom installer. They are your best local sources of information.

Description and Features

The AVR 745 serves as the hub of your home entertainment system, providing a wide range of listening possibilities for almost any audio or video program source, whether it is the broadcast of a movie or sporting event in HDTV or a vintage mono or stereo recording. When playing digital audio sources from either the conventional optical and coaxial inputs, or through the HDMI 1.1 compliant connections, the AVR 745 decodes Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, DTS and DTS-ES data streams.Two-channel stereo and matrix surround sources benefit from all current Dolby Pro Logic IIx modes and DTS Neo:6. The latest version of our proprietary Logic 7

process is on-board to create a wider, more enveloping sound field and more defined surround channel positioning, regardless of the type of source material. Additional audio playback and processing options include a direct connection to compatible computer-based sources through a direct USB connection.

The AVR 745 takes the “video” part of its name seriously.Along with two HDMI inputs and three 100MHz analog component video inputs, the AVR 745’s video processing allows you to individually adjust the video processing parameters for each input, and then scale the output signal to 720p or 1080i to match the requirements of your specific video display.Thanks to award winning Faroudja

technology, your video sources never looked better. Tying audio and video together, the AVR 745 provides A/V sync delay so that the lip sync errors – commonly seen when digital video processing is used in a source, program or video display – are eliminated.

Coax and optical digital outputs are available for direct connection to digital recorders, and both the front panel analog audio/video and coaxial digital jacks may be switched to outputs for use with portable recorders – a Harman Kardon exclusive.Two video recording outputs, preampout and a color-coded eight-channel input make the AVR virtually future-proof, with everything needed to accommodate tomorrow’s new formats right on board.

The AVR 745’s flexibility and power extend beyond your main home theater or listening room. The AVR includes a sophisticated multizone control system that allows you to select one source for use in the main room and a different one (Audio and Video) in a second room. Complete control over volume is possible with a separate infrared control link.To make it easy to operate the AVR from a remote room, a separate “ZR 10” remote is included.

Additional multiroom options include the option to assign two of the AVR’s output channels to the multiroom system and the ability to link the AVR to innovative A-BUS

keypads for multiroom oper-

ation without the need for external amplifiers.

The AVR 745’s powerful amplifier uses traditional Harman Kardon high-current design technologies to meet the wide dynamic range of any program selection.

Harman Kardon invented the high-fidelity receiver more than fifty years ago.With

state-ofthe-art circuitry and time-honored circuit designs, the AVR is the perfect combina

tion of the latest in

digital audio technology, a

quiet yet powerful

analog amplifier in an

elegant, easy-to-use

package.

■ Dolby* Digital, Dolby Digital EX and Dolby Pro Logic* IIx Decoding, and the full suite of DTS

modes, including

DTS-ES

6.1 Discrete & Matrix and

Neo:6

and DTS 96/24

■ Seven channels of high-current amplification with two channels assignable to either surround back or multiroom applications

■ Harman Kardon’s exclusive Logic 7

processing, along with a choice of Dolby Virtual Speaker processing for use when only two speakers are available

■ Dolby Headphone to create spacious, open sound fields when using headphones

■ USB connectivity for audio playback with compatible computers and quick system upgrades

■ Two HDMI

™

1.1 and three assignable high-bandwidth analog component inputs for compatibility with the latest high-definition video sources

■ Harman Kardon’s advanced EzSet/EQ II automatically configures speaker settings and sets room equalization for quick, easy and accurate system setup

■ High-bandwidth, HDTV-compatible component video switching

■ Front panel analog A/V inputs, switchable to outputs

■ Front panel digital inputs with coax digital output capability for easy connection to portable digital devices and the latest video game consoles

■ Multiple digital inputs and outputs

■ On-screen menu and display system

■ Extensive multiroom options, including

a standard Zone II remote, assignable amplifier channels and A-BUS/

READY

capability for listening to a separate source in a remote zone

■ 6-Channel/8-Channel Direct Input and

Preamp Outputs for Easy Expansion and Use with Future Audio Formats

■ Extensive bass management options,

including Quadruple Crossover

■ Dual subwoofer outputs for 7.2 operation with improved low-frequency performance

■ A/V Sync delay adjustable for each

input delivers perfect lip sync with digital programs or video displays

■ Harman Kardon’s TC 30 activity-based remote with color LCD screen for total system control

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4 INTRODUCTION / SAFETY INFORMATION

Introduction / Safety Information

Important Safety Information

READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT.

Do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a case or similar – away from direct sunlight, heat sources, vibration, dust, moisture, and/or cold. Avoid installing this unit where foreign object may fall onto this unit and/or this unit may be exposed to liquid dripping or splashing. On the top of this unit, do not place:

– Burning objects (i.e. candles), as they may

cause fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury.

– Containers with liquid in them, as they may

fall and liquid may cause electrical shock to the user and/or damage to this unit.

Do not cover this unit with a newspaper, tablecloth, curtain, etc. in order not to obstruct heat radiation. If the temperature inside this unit rises, it may cause fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury.

Install this unit near the AC outlet and where the AC power plug can be reached easily.

This unit is not disconnected from the AC power source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if this unit itself is turned off. This state is called the standby mode. In this state, this unit is designed to consume a very small quantity of power.

WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

Verify Line Voltage Before Use

Your AVR 745 has been designed for use with 220-240-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 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. As with all 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 depot 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 station.

Installation Location

■ To assure proper operation and to avoid the potential for safety hazards, place the unit on a firm and level surface.When placing the unit on a shelf, be certain that the shelf and any mounting hardware can support the weight of the product.

■ 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. Under some circumstances a fan may be required.

■ Do not place the unit directly on a carpeted surface.

■ Avoid installation in extremely hot or cold locations, or an area that is exposed to direct sunlight or heating equipment.

■ Avoid moist or humid locations.

■ Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on the

top of the unit, or place objects directly over them.

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 water. Wipe dry immediately with a dry cloth. NEVER 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, and make certain that you disconnect the unit from the AC outlet.

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. Please respect the environment and discard those materials at a local recycling center.

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FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 5

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

surrounding the System Power Control2. This button MUST be pressed in to operate the unit. To turn the unit off completely 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.

System Power Control: When the Main Power Switch

is “ON,” press this button to turn on the AVR; press it again to turn the unit off (to Standby). Note that the Power Indicator surrounding the switch

will turn blue when

the unit is on.

Power Indicator: This LED will be illuminated in orange when the unit is in the Standby mode to signal that the unit is ready to be turned on. When the unit is in operation, the indicator will turn blue.

Headphone Jack: This jack may be used to listen to the AVR’s output through a pair of headphones. Be certain that the headphones have a standard 6.3 mm stereo phone plug. Note that the main room speakers and all Preamp

Outputs



will automatically be turned off

when the headphone jack is in use.

Surround Mode Group Selector: Press this button to select the top-level group of surround modes. Each press of the button will select a major mode grouping in the following order:

Dolby Modes ➜ DTS Digital Modes ➜ DSP Modes ➜ Stereo Modes ➜ Logic 7 Modes

Once the button is pressed so that the name of the desired surround mode group appears in the on-screen display and in the Lower Display Line

, press the Surround Mode Selector9to cycle through the individual modes available. For example, press this button to select Dolby modes, and then press the Surround Mode Selector

to choose from the various mode options.

Speaker Selector: Press this button to begin the process of configuring the AVR for the type of speakers it is being used with. For complete information on configuring the speaker settings using the front-panel controls see page 36.

7‹Button: When an adjustment is being made using the Channel Select

or Digital

Select

buttons, this button may be pressed

to scroll through the available options.

Tone Mode: Pressing this button enables or disables the Balance, Bass and Treble tone controls.When the button is pressed so that the words

TONE IN appear in the Main Infor-

mation Display

, the settings of the Bass and Treble controls and of the Balance control will affect the output signals.When the button is pressed so that the words

TONE OUT appear

in the Main Information Display

, the output signal will be “flat,” without any balance, bass or treble alteration, no matter how the actual Controls are adjusted. (For more information, see page 45).

Front Panel Controls

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Main Power Switch System Power Control Power Indicator Headphone Jack Surround Mode Group Selector Speaker Selector

‹

Button Tone Mode Surround Mode Selector Tuning Selector Tuner Band Selector

Set Button Preset Station Selector

›

Button Input Source Selector RDS Selector Delay Adjust Selector Digital Optical 4 Input Input/Output Status Indicators Digital Coax 4 Jack Video 4 Input/Output Jacks Front Panel Control Door

Surround Mode Indicators Speaker/Channel Input Indicators Digital Select Button Channel Select Button Volume Control Input Indicators Main Information Display Remote Sensor Window EzSet/EQ II Microphone Jacks

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6 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS

Front Panel Controls

Surround Mode Selector: Press this button to cycle through the individual surround modes available after the Surround Mode

Group Selector

was pressed (see item

above). Note that depending on the type of input, some modes are not always available. (See page 42 for more information about surround modes).

)

Tuning Selector: Press the left side of the button to tune lower frequency stations and the right side of the button to tune higher frequency stations.When a station with a strong signal is reached,

MANUAL TUNED or AUTO

TUNED

will appear in the Main Information

Display

(see page 57 for more information

on tuning stations).

Tuner Band Selector: Pressing this button will automatically switch the AVR to the Tuner mode. Pressing it again will switch between the AM and FM frequency bands, holding it pressed for some seconds will switch between stereo and mono receiving and between automatic and manual tuning mode (See page 57 for more information on the tuner).

Set Button: When making choices during the setup and configuration process, press this button to enter the desired setting as shown in the Main Information Display

into the

AVR’s memory.

Preset Stations Selector: Press this button to scroll up or down through the list of stations that have been entered into the preset memory. (See page 57 for more information on tuner programming.)

$›Button: When an adjustment is being made using the Channel Select

or Digital

Select

buttons, this button may be pressed

to scroll through the available options.

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

^ RDS Select Button: Press this button to dis- play the various messages that are part of the RDS data system of the AVR’s tuner. (See page 58 for more information on RDS).

& Delay Adjust Selector: Press this button to begin the process of adjusting the delay settings for Dolby surround modes. See page 38 for more information on delay adjustments.

Digital Optical 4 Input: Connect the optical digital audio output of an audio or video product to this jack. When the Input is not in use, be certain to keep the plastic cap installed to avoid dust contamination that might degrade future performance.

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Input/Output Status Indicators: These LED indicators will normally light green to show that the front panel Video 4 A/V

jacks or the

Coaxial 4 digital

jack is operating as an input. When either of these jacks has been configured for use as an output, the indicator will turn red to show that the jack may be used for recording. (See page 51 for more information on configuring the front panel jacks as outputs, rather than inputs.)

Digital Coax 4 Jack: This jack is normally used for connection to the output of portable audio devices, video game consoles or other products that have a coax digital jack. It may also be configured as an output jack, to feed a digital signal to a CD-R, MiniDisc or other digital recording device. (See page 51 for information on configuring the Digital Coax 4 Jack to an output.)

Video 4 Input/Output Jacks: These audio/video jacks may be used for temporary connection to video games or portable audio/ video products such as camcorders and portable audio players.They may also be configured as output jacks (also S-Video) to feed a signal to any recording Audio or Video device (see page 51 for more information).



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

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

Speaker/Channel Input Indicators: These indicators are multipurpose, indicating either the speaker type selected for each channel or the incoming data-signal 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 selected for that position. (See page 36 for more information on configuring speakers.) The letters inside each of the center boxes display active input channels. For standard analog inputs, only the L and R will light, indicating a stereo input. When a digital source is playing, the indicators will light to display the channels begin received at the digital input. When the letters flash, the digital input has been interrupted. (See page 48 for more information on the Channel Indicators).

Digital Select Button: When playing a source that has a digital output, press this button to select between the Optical

* 

and

Coaxial

Ó 

Digital inputs (See page 47 for

more information).

Channel Select Button: Press this button to begin the process of trimming the channel output levels using an external audio source. (For more information on output level trim adjustment, see page 51).

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

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

Main Information Display: This display delivers messages and status indications to help you operate the receiver.

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.

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

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REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 7

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Rear Panel Connections

                

                

          

  

AM Antenna FM Antenna Tape Inputs Tape Outputs Main Subwoofer Output DVD Audio Inputs CD Inputs Multiroom Audio Outputs A-BUS Connector 8-Channel Direct Inputs Digital Audio Outputs Video Monitor Outputs DVD Video Inputs Front Speaker Outputs Center Speaker Outputs Surround Speaker Outputs Switched AC Accessory Outlet

USB Connector AC Power Cord Jack Video 2 Component Video Inputs Component Video Outputs Video 1 Component Video Inputs Remote IR Output Remote IR Input Multiroom IR Input Video 1 Video Outputs Video 1 Video Inputs HDMI Output Video 3 Video Inputs Video 2 Video Inputs Optical Digital Inputs Coaxial Digital Inputs HDMI Inputs Video 2 Audio Inputs

Video 3 Audio Inputs Video 1 Audio Inputs Video 1 Audio Outputs Preamp Outputs Surround Back/Multiroom Speaker Outputs RS-232 Port Fan Vents DVD/Video 3 Component Video Inputs Remote IR Carrier Output Subwoofer 2 Output The Bridge Digital Media Player (DMP) Input Trigger 1 Output Trigger 2 Output Multiroom Video Output

NOTE: To assist in making the correct connections for multichannel input/output and speaker connections, all connection jacks and terminals have been color coded in conformance with the latest CEA standards as follows: Front Left: White Front Right: Red Center: Green Surround Left: Blue Surround Right: Gray Surround Back Left: Brown Surround Back Right: Tan Subwoofer (LFE): Purple Digital Audio: Orange Composite Video: Yellow Component Video “Y”: Green Component Video “Pr”: Red Component Video “Pb”: Blue



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



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



Tape Inputs: Connect these jacks to the PLAY/OUT jacks of an audio recorder.



Tape Outputs: Connect these jacks to the RECORD/INPUT jacks of an audio recorder.



Main Subwoofer Output: Connect this jack to the line-level input of a powered subwoofer. If an external subwoofer amplifier is used, connect this jack to the subwoofer amplifier input. If only one subwoofer is used in your system, connect it here.



DVD Audio Inputs: Connect these jacks to the analog audio jacks on a DVD or other audio or video source.



CD Inputs: Connect these jacks to the analog output of a compact disc player or CD changer or any other audio source.



Multiroom Audio Outputs: Connect these jacks to an optional audio power amplifier to listen to the source selected by the multiroom system in a remote room.



A-BUS Connector: Connect this jack to an optional A-BUS-certified remote room keypad or amplifier to extend the multiroom capabilities of your AVR. See page 18 for more information on A-BUS.

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8 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS

Rear Panel Connections



8-Channel Direct Inputs: These jacks are used for connection to source devices such as DVD-Audio or SACD players with discrete analog outputs. Depending on the source device in use, all eight jacks may be used, though in many cases only connections to the front left/right, center, surround left/right and LFE (subwoofer input) jacks will be used for standard 5.1 audio signals.



Digital Audio Outputs: Connect these jacks to the matching digital input connector on a digital recorder such as a CD-R or MiniDisc recorder.



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



DVD Video Inputs: Connect these jacks to the composite or S-Video output jacks on a DVD player or other video source.



Front Speaker Outputs: Connect these outputs to the matching + or – terminals on your left and right speakers. In conformance with the new CEA color code specification, the White terminal is the positive, or "+" terminal that should be connected to the red (+) terminal on Front Left speaker with the older color coding, while the Red terminal is the positive, or "+" terminal that should be connected to the red (+) terminal on Front Right speaker. Connect the black (–) terminals on the AVR to the black (–) terminals on the speakers. See page 14 for more information on speaker polarity.



Center Speaker Outputs: Connect these outputs to the matching + and – terminals on your center channel speaker. In conformance with the new CEA color code specification, the Green Terminal is the positive, or "+" terminal that should be connected to the red (+) terminal on speakers with the older color coding. Connect the black (–) terminal on the AVR to the black negative (–) terminal on your speaker. (See page 14 for more information on speaker polarity.)



Surround Speaker Outputs: Connect these outputs to the matching + and – terminals on your surround channel speakers. In conformance with the new CEA color code specification, the Blue terminal is the positive, or "+" terminal that should be connected to the red (+) terminal on the Surround Left speaker with older color coding, while the Gray terminal should be connected to the red (+) terminal on the Surround Right speaker with the older color coding. Connect the black (–) terminal on the AVR to the matching black negative (–) terminals for each surround speaker. (See page 14 for more information on speaker polarity.)



Switched AC Accessory Outlet: This outlet may be used to power any device that you wish to have turn on when the AVR is turned on with the System Power Control switch



USB Connector: Connect a cable with a USB “Mini B” connector to the AVR and the other end to a compatible computer running Windows

2000, Windows®XP or higher with the latest service packs installed, to use this port to listen to audio from the computer through the AVR 745.This connection is also used to connect a compatible computer to the AVR for firmware upgrades, when available. See page 48 for more information on playback of computer audio with the AVR. Instructions for upgrades will accompany the upgrade file download package.



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.



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

IN/OUT SETUP menu. See page 14 for

more information on configuring the component video inputs.



Monitor Component Video Outputs:

Connect these outputs to the component video inputs of a video projector or monitor. When a source connected to one of the two

Component Video Inputs



is selected the

signal will be sent to these jacks.



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 a linked to the Video 1 input, but you may change the setting at any time through the

IN/OUT SETUP menu. See page 14 for

more information on configuring the component video inputs.

Note: All component inputs/outputs can be used for RGB signals too, in the same way as described for the Y/Pr/Pb signals, then connected to the jacks with the corresponding color. RGB connection is not possible if the source outputs a separate sync signal (see page 15).



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 Harman Kardon or other compatible equipment.



Remote IR Input: If the AVR’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.



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



Video 1 Video Outputs: Connect these jacks to the RECORD/INPUT composite or S-Video jack on a VCR.



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



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



Video 3 Video Inputs: Connect these jacks to the PLAY/OUT composite or S-Video jacks on any video source.



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



Optical Digital Inputs: Connect the optical digital output from a DVD player, HDTV receiver, LD player, MD player or CD player to these jacks.The signal may be either a Dolby Digital signal, a DTS signal, a 2 channel MPEG 1 signal, an HDCD data stream or a standard PCM digital source.

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

Coaxial Digital Inputs: Connect the coax digital output from a DVD player, HDTV receiver, LD player, MD player or CD player to these jacks. The signal may be either a Dolby Digital signal, DTS signal, a 2 channel MPEG 1 signal, an HDCD data stream or a standard PCM digital source. Do not connect the RF digital output of an LD player to these jacks.



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



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



Video 3 Audio Inputs: Connect these jacks to the PLAY/OUT audio jacks on any audio or video source.



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



Video 1 Audio Outputs: Connect these jacks to the RECORD/INPUT audio jacks on a VCR or any other Audio recorder.



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



Surround Back/Multiroom Speaker Outputs: These speaker terminals are normally

used to power the surround back left/surround back right speakers in a 7.1 channel system. However, they may also be used to power the speakers in a second zone, which will receive the output selected for a multiroom system. To change the output fed to these terminals from the default of the Surround Back speakers to the Multiroom Output, you must change a setting in the Multiroom Menu of the OSD system. See page 55 for more information on configuring this speaker output. In normal surround system use, the brown and black terminals are the surround back left channel positive (+) and negative (–) connections and the tan and black terminals are the surround back right positive (+) and negative (–) terminals. For multiroom use, connect the brown and black SBL terminals to the red and black connections on the left remote zone speaker and connect the tan and black SBR terminals to the red and black terminals on the right remote zone speaker.



RS-232 Port: This jack may be used to control the AVR 745 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 745 when appropriate upgrades are available.



Fan Vents: These ventilation holes are the output of the AVR’s airflow system. To ensure proper operation of the unit and to avoid possible damage to delicate surfaces, make certain that these holes are not blocked and that there is at least three inches of open space between the vent holes and any wooden or fabric surface.



DVD/Video 3 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 a linked to the DVD input, but you may change the setting at any time through the

IN/OUT SETUP menu. See

page 14 for more information on configuring the component video inputs.



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

Remote Sensor Window

or input through

the Remote IR Input



including the carrier

frequency that is removed from signals at the

Remote IR Output



. 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.



Subwoofer 2 Output: If your system has

two subwoofers, connect one to Main

Subwoofer Output



, and connect the line

level input of a second subwoofer to this jack.



Digital Media Player (DMP)

Connector: With the AVR 745 turned off, con-

nect one end of the optional Harman Kardon

to this proprietary connector, and the other to your compatible Apple iPod. When the Digital Media Player source is selected, you may view your iPod’s control and navigation messages on your video display (if one is connected to one of the Video Monitor

Outputs



), and in the Upper and Lower

Display Lines

. You may navigate the iPod

and select tracks for playback using the

⁄¤‹ ›

ButtonsDF, the Set Button

Q and Transport Controls9P on

your AVR remote. See page 50 for more information.



Trigger 1 Output: Connect this jack to the “Trigger In” jack of an optional external component such as an audio power amplifier that you want to be controlled to mirror the power state of the AVR 745. When this connection is used, the AVR 745 will automatically send a low-voltage signal to the connected device that turns it on when the AVR 745 is on and off when the AVR 745 is placed in the Standby Mode. The connected component must respond to 6-volt presence as the control signal.



Trigger 2 Output: Connect this jack to the “Trigger In” jack of an optional, external component such as a projection screen or motorized blinds that you want to turn on or off in response to the power state of the AVR 745, but only when certain inputs are selected. (For example, lower a screen when a Video related mode is selected, but not for the tuner or a CD player.) For the 5-volt control signal to be sent to the jack for device control, you must activate the appropriate setting in

PAGE 2 of the

IN/OUT SETUP menu. See page 19 for

more information.



Multiroom Video Output: Connect this jack to the cable and/or optional, external video distribution system that delivers the video source selected for multizone distribution to remote rooms. Only composite video is available.

Rear Panel Connections

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10 MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS

Main Remote Control Functions

USB Connector

IR Emitter Window

Power Button

Activities Button

Devices Button

Help Button

Screen Buttons

LCD Screen

Page Left/Right Buttons

Transport Control Buttons

Device Control Buttons

Mute Button

Volume Controls

Navigation Buttons

OK/Enter Button

Glow Button

Channel Up/Down

Numeric Keys

Infrared Learning Port

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Main Remote Control Functions

USB Connector: Push down on the rubber cover to access the USB connecter. To program the TC 30 from our Web site, connect the supplied USB cable here, and then to your computer.

IR Emitter Window: Point this end of the remote toward the devices being controlled.

Power Button: Press this button to turn a Device off.

Activities Button: Press this button to view the list of Activities programmed into your TC 30. Press the Screen Button next to an Activity to select it and turn on the Devices in that Activity.

Devices Button: Press this button to display a list of all the devices programmed in your TC 30.To control the Device, press the Screen Button next to the desired device’s name.

HELP Button: If you are having problems with an Activity, press this button for interactive help screens that will resolve issues with synchronizing the status of the components in your system.

Screen Buttons: Press the buttons at either side of the LCD screen to select the Activity, Device or command shown next to the button.

LCD Screen: The LCD screen displays system messages, help screens and the functions assigned to the Screen Buttons

depending on the remote’s current status.

Page Left/Right Buttons: Press these buttons to show additional screen display pages for a Device, activity or setup function.

Transport Control Buttons: Press these buttons to control the transport functions (Stop/Skip Back/Skip Forward/Play/Record/Fast Reverse/Fast Forward/Pause) for Devices such as DVD or CD players, digital recorders and VCRs when they are active.

Device Control Buttons: These buttons directly control functions of the currently active Device.The names on the individual button names are the typical function, but the actual function will vary with the device.

Mute Button: Press this button to activate the MUTE function of the Device being controlled.

Volume Controls: Press these buttons to change the volume of the Device being controlled.

Navigation Buttons: The function of these “up/down/left/right” buttons varies according to the Device being controlled.

OK/Enter Button: This button is normally the “Enter” or “Select” function for the Device being controlled, but its function will vary according to the Device being controlled.

Glow Button: Press this button to illuminate the LCD screen and the button backlighting. The backlighting will also come on when any button is pushed. You may change the setting for the length of time the lighting is on via the TC 30 Web site. The backlighting will also turn on automatically any time you move the remote, thanks to a built-in “tilt sensor.” You may disable the “tilt-on” function in the Remote Options section of the TC 30 Web site.

Channel Up/Down: Press these buttons to change the channel or station of the device being controlled.

Numeric Keys: These buttons enter numeric values for the device being controlled.

Infrared Learning Port: When “learning” commands from a Device’s remote into the TC 30, point the IR transmitter on the remote being “learned” here.

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12 ZONE II REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS

Zone II Remote Control Functions

A Power Off B AVR Selector C AM/FM Tuner Select D Input Selectors E OSD Button F Navigation Controls G Numeric Keys H Disc Skip I Volume Up/Down J Blank Buttons K Mute L Clear Button M Direct Button

N Memory Button O Tuner Mode Button P Transport Controls Q Set Button  The Bridge /DMP Selector

NOTE: The Zone II remote may be used in either the same room where the AVR is located, or it may be used in a separate room with an optional infrared sensor that is connected to the AVR’s Multi IR input jack f. When it is used in the same room as the AVR, it will control the func-

tions of the AVR or any compatible Harman Kardon products in that room. When it is used in a separate room via a sensor connected to the Multi IR Jack f, the buttons for power, input source, volume and mute will control the source and volume for the second zone, as connected to the Multi Out Jacks •. (See page 55 for complete information on using the Multiroom system.)

The Zone II remote may be used in either the same room where the AVR is located, or it may be used in a separate room with an optional infrared sensor that is connected to the AVR’s Multi IR input jack



We strongly recommend that the ZR 10 remote be used for the initial configuration and setup process for the AVR 745.

A Power Off: When used in the room where the AVR 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 Multi IR jack



, this button turns the Multi-

Room system off.

B AVR Selector: Press this button to turn on the AVR. The input in use when the unit was last on will be selected.

C AM/FM Tuner Select: Press this button to select the Tuner as the input to the Multiroom system. Press it again to change between the AM and FM bands.

D Input Selectors: When the AVR is off, press one of these buttons to turn the unit on and to select a specific input. When the unit is already in use, pressing one of these buttons will change the input.

E OSD Button: Press this button to activate the On Screen Display (OSD) system used to set up or adjust the AVR’s parameters.

F Navigation Controls: Depending on the menu or function in use, pressing these buttons will navigate through menus, scroll through option lists or configuration choices, or move the cursor position. Press the left, right, up or down button, as appropriate to the adjustment being made.

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Zone II Remote Control Functions

G Numeric Keys: These buttons serve as a ten-button numeric keypad to enter tuner preset positions.They are also used to select channel numbers when TV, VCR or Sat receiver 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.

H Disc Skip: Press this button to change discs on compatible Harman Kardon CD or DVD changers.

I Volume Up/Down: When used in the room where the AVR is located, press this button to raise or lower the volume in that room. When it is used in a remote room with a sensor that is connected to the Multi IR Jack



, this button will raise or lower the volume in the remote room.

J Blank Buttons: These buttons are not active. Pressing them will not change or control any function on the AVR 745 or other IR devices.

K Mute: When used in the room where the AVR 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 Multi IR Jack



, this button will temporarily silence the feed to the remote room only. Press the button again to return to the previous volume level. Important Note: No matter in which room the Zone II remote is used, as with the main remote it is important to remember to press the Input Selector button D that corresponds to the unit you wish to operate befor you change the device to be controlled.

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

M 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 G to select a station (See page 57 for more information on the tuner).

N Memory Button: Press this button to enter a radio station into the AVR’s preset memory. Two underline indicators will flash at the right side of the Main Information Display

, you then

have five seconds to enter a preset memory location using the Numeric Keys G. (See page 57 for more information.)

O Tuner Mode: Press this button when the tuner is in use to select between automatic tuning and manual tuning. When the button is pressed so

MANUAL appears in the Main

Information Display

, pressing the Tuning

buttons

will move the frequency up or down in single-step increments.When the FM band is in use and

AUTO appears in the Main

Information Display

, pressing this button will change to monaural reception making even week stations audible. (See page 57 for more information.)

P Transport Control Buttons: These buttons do not have any functions for the AVR, but they are programmed for the forward/reverse play operation of a wide variety of Harman Kardon CD or DVD players, and audio or video- cassette recorders.

Q Set Button: This button is used to enter settings into the AVR’s memory. It is also used in the setup procedures for delay time, speaker configuration and channel output level adjustment.

 Digital Media Player (DMP) Selector: When Harman Kardon’s (optional) is connected to Digital Media Player (DMP) Connector



and a

compatible Apple

iPod®is docked in , pressing this selector will select the iPod as the audio source input device for the AVR 745. In addition, if a video display is connected to one of the Video Monitor Outputs



, the iPod’s messages will appear on screen, and in the Upper and Lower Display Lines

.The

⁄/¤/‹/›

ButtonsDF, the Set Button

Q and the Transport ControlsAP

may be used to navigate the iPod and to operate many functions. See page 50, and the manuals for The Bridge and your iPod for more information.

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14 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS

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

Before starting to connect your AVR 745 to the source devices, display device, speakers and other components in your system, you should also unpack the TC 30 remote, which is found in the separate box inside the AVR 745 carton. So that the TC 30 is ready when you begin the system configuration process, install the battery, connect the charger and place the remote in the charging cradle, as it takes approximately twelve hours for the battery to fully charge.

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.

When making connections to audio source equipment or speakers it is always a good practice to unplug the unit from the AC wall outlet. This prevents any possibility of accidentally sending audio or transient signals to the speakers that may damage them.

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



NOTE: When the 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 the signal is distorted.

2. Connect the analog Play/Out jacks of a cassette deck, MD, CD-R or other audio recorder to the Tape Input jacks



. Connect the analog Record/In jacks on the recorder to the Tape Output jacks



on the AVR.

3. Connect the digital 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 Optical and Coaxial Digital Inputs

*Ó

4. Connect the Coaxial or Optical Digital

Outputs



on the rear panel of the AVR to the matching digital input connections on a CD-R or MiniDisc recorder.

5. Assemble the AM Loop Antenna supplied with the unit as shown below. Connect it to the AM and GND screw terminals



6. Connect the supplied FM antenna to the FM (75 ohm) connection



. The FM antenna may be an external roof antenna, an inside powered or wire lead antenna or a connection from a cable system. Note that if the antenna or connection uses 300-ohm twin-lead cable, you should use a 300-ohm-to-75-ohm adapter to make the connection.

7. Connect the front, center and surround speaker outputs



to the respective

speakers.

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

Regardless of the brand of cable selected, we recommend that you use a cable constructed of fine, multistrand copper with an area greater than 2 mm

Cable with an area of 1.5 mm

may be used for short runs of less than 4 m. We do not recommend that you use cables with an area less than 1 mm

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 any 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 applicable local building codes in your area.

When connecting wires to the speakers, be certain to observe proper polarity. Note that the positive (+) terminal of each speaker connection now carries a specific color code as noted on page 7. However, most speakers will still use a red terminal for the postive (+) connection. Connect the “negative” or “black” wire to the same terminal on both the receiver and the speaker.

NOTE: While most speaker manufacturers adhere to an industry convention of using black terminals for negative and red ones for positive, some manufacturers may vary from this configuration. To assure proper phase and optimal performance, consult the identification plate on your speaker or the speaker’s manual to verify polarity. If you do not know the polarity of your speaker, ask your dealer for advice before proceeding, or consult the speaker’s manufacturer.

We also recommend that the length of cable used to connect speaker pairs be identical. For example, use the same length piece of cable to connect the front-left and front-right or surround-left and surround-right speakers, even if the speakers are a different distance from the AVR.

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



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

If your system uses two subwoofers, connect the

Subwoofer 2 Output



jack on the AVR to

the Line Input of the second subwoofer.

9. If an external multi-channel audio source with

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

8-Channel Direct Inputs



Analog Video Equipment Connections

Analog 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 audio and video Play/Out jacks to the Video 1 or Video 2 In jacks





on the rear panel. The Audio and Video Record/In jacks on the VCR should be connected to the Video 1 Out jacks



on the AVR.

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NOTE: When connecting a device such as a digi-

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

8. If you have a camcorder, video game or other audio/video device that is connected to the AVR on a temporary, rather than permanent basis, connect the audio, video and digital audio outputs of that device to the Front Panel Inputs

*ÓÔ

. A device connected to the Video 4

jacks

is selected as the Video 4 input, and

connected to the digital jacks

*Ó

it is selected as "Optical 4" or "Coaxial 4" input. (See page 51 for more information on input configuration.)

9. Connect the AVR to your video display using one of the following connections:

• If you have a video display with an HDMI or

DVI input, make the connection using the

HDMI Output



, as described in the next

section.

• If your video display has component video

inputs (Y/Pr/Pb), connect the Component

Video Outputs



• If your display does not have digital or compo-

nent video inputs, connect the Video

Monitor Output



on the AVR to the matching input on your display. Only one connection is needed, and S-video is the higher quality signal.

HDMI Connections

HDMI™is the abbreviation for High-Definition Multimedia Interface, which is quickly becoming the standard connection point between advanced video/audio source products and displays, particularly for high-definition video signals. HDMI is a digital connection, eliminating the need to convert signals back and forth from digital to analog to deliver a higher quality signal when used with digital sources.The signals carried on HDMI may, but do not always, include audio, offering the possibility of a complete onewire connection from a source to the AVR. However, it is important to note that there are a number of different versions of the HDMI standard in use. Before connecting any HDMI products to your AVR, it is helpful to find out in advance their level of HDMI connectivity.

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

HDMI Input Connections

The different “Version” levels of HDMI define which type of audio signals it is compatible with. Based on the lowest level of HDMI among your sources, the connections to the AVR should be made as follows:

• HDMI 1.0 sources carry digital video and multichannel or 2-channel PCM audio signals only. Connect the HDMI output of a 1.0 source to either of the HDMI Inputs



on the AVR. If the product is a DVD-Audio player or other source that has multichannel analog audio outputs, connect them to the 8-Channel

Direct Inputs



. With an HDMI 1.0 source, particularly a DVD player, make certain that the menus in the source device are set to “Bitstream Out” or “Original” so that 5.1 digital audio is available. If you find that 5.1 Dolby Digital or DTS audio is not available on the HDMI connection, it will be necessary to make an additional connection between the source and the AVR 745 to either the Coaxial

Ó

or Optical

*

Digital Inputs.

• HDMI 1.1 sources carry the multichannel digital audio output from DVD-Audio players in addition to the digital video. If you have an HDMI 1.1-equipped product, the only connection needed for listening in the main room is from the HDMI output of the source to either of the HDMI Inputs



on the AVR. If the player has SACD capability, you will need to connect the analog outputs of the source to the 8-Channel Direct Inputs



• HDMI 1.2 (and higher) sources should be connected as shown above for HDMI 1.1, except that a separate analog connection is not needed for SACD players.

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 Video 3



jacks.

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



4. If any of the video source devices has analog component video (Y/Pr/Pb) outputs, but not HDMI, connect them to Component Video

Inputs



. The chart on page 60 has the default settings for various source devices, but you may make any connection and change the configuration setting using the

IN/OUT

SETUP

menu, as described on page 23.

5. The default video connection for a DVD player is to use the Component Video Input 3 Jacks



on the AVR, but you may change this assign-

ment in the

IN/OUT SETUP menu (see

page 23). A DVD player’s composite and S-video outputs may also be connected to the DVD

Video Inputs



. Only one connection type is required, although a composite or S-video connection is required if the AVR 745 is to be used in a multiroom video system.

6. The default audio connection for a DVD player is to link the coaxial digital audio output on the DVD player to the Coaxial 1 Digital Audio

Input



, but you may also make a connection

to either the Coaxial



or Opticaldigital

inputs, or the Analog DVD Audio Inputs



You may change the assignment in the

IN/OUT SETUP menu as described on page

23, or by using the front-panel Digital Input Selector

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

Video 4 Input/Output Jacks

behind the

front door



. If the source has digital audio out-

puts, connect them to the Optical 4 Digital

Input

or the Coaxial 4 Digital JackÓ.

Connection Notes: When making connections to the Component Video Inputs



or the Coaxialor

Optical



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

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Installation and Connections

• It is not possible to feed an analog composite or S-video signal to a recorder or the AVR’s multizone system when an HDMI input is in use. If an HDMI-equipped source also has analog audio and video outputs, connect them to the Video 2 or Video 3 Video



and

Audio



on the AVR.

• In some instances, HDMI-equipped sources will not permit more than one video output at a time, and thus you cannot use the same source in the main listening room and with the recorder or remote zone at the same time.This is not a fault of the AVR, but rather a function of the content protection systems that are part of the HDMI standard.

HDMI Output Connections

Connect the HDMI Outputto an HDMI input on your video display.Thanks to the AVR 745’s video processing system, all video input signals are converted to an HDMI output, so only one connection is required between the AVR and your display.

SCART A/V Connections

For the connections described above your video device needs RCA (cinch) connectors or/and SVideo connectors for all Audio and Video signals: Any normal video device (Not SVHS or High 8) for only playback needs 3 RCA jacks,VCRs for record and playback even 6 RCA jacks.Any S-Video device (SVHS, High 8) needs 2 RCA (Audio) and 1 S-Video jack (Video), if it´s a playback unit, or 4 RCA (Audio In/Out) and 2 S-Video (Video In/Out) jacks, if it´s a recording VCR.

Many european video devices are equipped with RCA (Cinch) or S-Video jacks only partially, not for all audio and video in/outputs needed as described above, but with a so called Scart or Euro-AV connector (almost rectangular jack with 21 pins, see drawings on next page).

In that case the following Scart to Cinch adapters or cables are needed:

• Units for playback, such as satellite receivers, camcorders, DVD or LD players, need an adapter from Scart to 3 RCA plugs, see fig. 1 (normal video devices) or from Scart to 2 RCA+1 S-Video plugs, see fig. 4 (S-Video devices).

• HiFi VCRs need an adapter from Scart to 6 RCA plugs, see fig. 2 (normal video), or from Scart to 4 Audio+2S-Video jacks, see fig. 5 (S-Video VCR). Read carefully the instruction attached to the adapter to find which of the six plugs is used for the record signal to the VCR (connect with the AVR´s Out jacks) and for the playback signal from the VCR (connect with the AVR´s In jacks). Do not misconnect Audio and Video signals. Don´t hesitate to consult your dealer, if you are uncertain.

• If you use only normal video devices the TV monitor needs an adapter from 3 RCA plugs to Scart (fig. 3) only. If also S-Video devices are used an adapter from 2 RCA+1S-Video plugs to Scart is needed additionally (fig. 6), connected to the SCART input on your TV that is provided for S-Video.

Note that only the video plugs (the "yellow" cinch plug in fig. 3 and the S-Video plug in fig. 6) must be connected to the TV Monitor

Output



, and the volume on the TV must be

reduced to minimum.

Important Note for Adapter Cables:

If the cinch connectors of the adapter you’ll use are labeled, connect the Audio and Video ”In” plugs with the corresponding Audio and Video ”In” jacks on the AVR (and with a VCR connect the ”Out” plugs to the ”Out” jacks on the AVR). Note that with some adapter types it may be just turned around: If no signal is audible/ visible when the VCR is playing connect the “Out” plugs to the ”In” jacks on the AVR and turned around. If the adapter plugs are not labeled in that way, pay attention to the signal flow directions as shown in the diagrams above and in the instruction attached to the adapter. If uncertain, don’t hesitate to consult your dealer.

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Black

Yellow

Red

Figure 1:

SCART/Cinch-Adapter for

playback;

signal flow:

SCART

→

Cinch

Black

Red

Blue

Yellow

Green

White

Figure 2:

SCART/Cinch-Adapter for

record and playback;

signal flow:

SCART

↔

Cinch

Black

Yellow

Red

Figure 3:

Cinch/SCART-Adapter for

playback;

signal flow:

Cinch

→

SCART

Rot

Schwarz

S-Video In

Figure 4:

SCART/S-Video Adapter

for playback;

signal flow:

SCART

→

Cinch

Schwarz

Rot

Blau

Gelb

S-Video In

S-Video Out

Figure 5:

SCART/S-Video Adapter

for record and playback;

signal flow:

SCART

↔

Cinch

Rot

Schwarz

S-Video Out

Figure 6:

SCART/S-Video Adapter

for playback;

signal flow:

Cinch

→

SCART

Black

Yellow

Red

Black

Red

Blue

Yellow

Green

White

Black

Yellow

Red

Black

S-Video In

Red

Black

S-Video Out

Black

Red

Blue

Yellow

S-Video In

S-Video Out

Also other colours possible, e.g. brown and grey.

Important Note for the Use of SCART-Cinch Adapters:

When video sources are connected to the TV directly with a SCART cable, specific control signals apart from Audio/Video signals will be fed to the TV. These specific signals are:With all video sources, the signal for automatic input selection that switches the TV automatically to the appropriate input as soon as the video source is started. And with DVD players, the signals automatically turning the TV to 4:3/16:9 format (with 16:9 TVs or with 4:3 TVs with selectable 16:9 format) and turning the RGB video decoder of the TV on or off, depending on the DVD player´s setting. With any adapter cable, these control signals will be lost and the appropriate setting of the TV must be made manually.

Note for RGB signal with SCART:

If you use a unit providing RGB signals on a SCART output (as e.g. most DVD players do) and you want to use that RGB signal, this SCART output must be connected directly to your TV. Although the AVR can switch three-way video signals (like component signals Y/Pb/Pr), most TVs need separate sync signals for RGB (also with SCART) that cannot be switched and provided by the AVR. RGB signals can be pathed through the AVR only when no separate sync signal is needed (see last ”Video Connection Note” on page 16).

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System and Power Connections

The AVR 745 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, the remote sensor of any Harman Kardon or other compatible device, not covered by the door, or an optional remote sensor may be used. Connect the Remote IR Output of that device or the output of the remote sensor to the Remote IR Input jack



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



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

Multiroom IR Link

The key to remote room operation is to link the remote room to the AVR’s location with wire for an infrared receiver and speakers or an amplifier. The remote room IR receiver (this can be an optional IR receiver or any other remotable Harman Kardon device in the remote room with IR sensor integrated) should be connected to the AVR via standard coaxial cable. Connect the Remote IR Output of the device or of the optional sensor with the Multiroom IR Input jack



on the AVR’s rear panel.

If other Harman Kardon compatible source equipment is part of the main room installation, the Remote IR Output jack



on the rear panel should be connected to the IR IN jack on that source device.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 Remote IR Carrier Output Jack



. If you are in doubt as to 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 Remote IR Carrier

Output Jack



. Otherwise, make the connec-

tion to the Remote IR Output Jack



noted above.

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 Audio Connections

Depending on your system`s requirement and distance from the AVR to the remote room, three options are available for audio connection:

Option 1: Use high-quality, shielded audio interconnect phono cable from the AVR’s location to the remote room. In the remote room, connect the interconnect cable to a stereo power amplifier. The amplifier will be connected to the room’s speakers.At the AVR, plug the audio interconnect cables into the Multiroom Output Jacks



on the AVR’s rear panel.

Option 2: Place the amplifier that will provide power to the remote location speakers in the same room as the AVR, and connect the Multiroom Output jacks



on the rear panel of the AVR to the audio input of the remote room amplifier. Use the appropriate speaker wire to connect the optional power amplifier to the remote speakers. High-quality wire of at least

2.5 mm

is recommended for long multiroom

connections.

Option 3: Taking advantage of the AVR’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 in the main listening room, but you will be able to add another listening room without additional external power amplifiers.To use the internal amplifiers to power a remote zone, connect the speakers for the remote room location to the Surround

Back/Multiroom Speaker Outputs



. Before using the remote room you will need to configure the amplifiers for surround operation by changing a setting in the Multiroom menu, following the instructions shown on page 55.

NOTE: For all options, you may connect an optional IR sensor (Harman Kardon He 1000) in the remote room to the AVR via an appropriate cable. Connect the sensor’s cable to the

Multiroom IR Input



on the AVR 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.

Multiroom Video Connections

The AVR 745’s multiroom system is designed to send both video and audio signals to a remote room location. This may be the same source that is in use in the main room, or you may select a separate input source through the Multiroom menus or remote, as explained on page 55.

The only additional connection required to add video capabilities to your multiroom system is to connect the Multiroom Video Output



either directly to the video display in the remote room or to any optional video distribution amplifiers that may be required when the length of the connection cable is such that additional amplification is required.

The following items may be of additional assistance when using video as part of a multiroom system with the AVR 745:

• Component video sources may not be routed through the multiroom system. When using a component video device, you should also make a composite or S-Video connection to permit use of the multiroom system.

• As with all cable installations, when running any wiring inside a wall be certain that the cable carries the proper NEC rating for the application. The use of improperly rated cables may present a safety hazard. Consult a qualified installer or licensed electrician should you have any questions about the use of in-wall cables for video or audio.

• When connecting the AVR 745 to the remote room video display, be aware of the distance limitations that may exist for both composite and S-Video connections.Although the use of low-loss coax for composite video and highergrade S-Video cables may reduce signal loss, optional distribution amplifiers may occasionally be required when long cable runs are used.

A-BUS Installation Connections

The AVR is among the very few receivers available today that offers built-in A-BUS/

READY

operation. When used with an optional A-BUS keypad or control module, you have all the benefits of remote zone operation without the need for an external power amplifier.

To use the AVR with an approved A-BUS product, simply connect the keypad or module that is in the remote room to the AVR using standard “Category 5” wiring that is properly rated for the inwall use specific to the installation. Terminate the wiring at the receiver end to a standard RJ45 jack in compliance with the instructions furnished with the A-BUS module.

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No further installation or adjustment is needed, as the A-BUS connector on the AVR routes the signals in and out of the keypad to their proper destination for power, signal source and control. The output fed to the A-BUS jack is determined by the AVR’s multiroom system, and the menus may be used as is.

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



that may be used for two purposes.When the port is connected to a compatible, optional, external computer, keypad or control system the AVR is capable of bi-directional communications that enable the external system to control the AVR, and for the AVR to report status and handshake data back to the controller. Use of the RS-232 port for this type of control requires specific technical knowledge, and we recommend that any connection and programming for control be made by a trained installer or technician familiar with the equipment being used. The RS-232 port may also be used as an access point through which the AVR’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 www.harmankardon.com.

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

USB Connections

The AVR 745 is one of the few A/V receivers to offer a USB connection that may be used for both playback of compatible audio content from a computer and for loading of system updates (when available).

The physical connection between a computer and the AVR is a simple one, requiring only a cable with a USB “A” type connector on one side and a USB “Mini B” on the other. If you do not need the USB cable provided with the AVR 745 for programming the TC 30 remote, it may be used for this purpose.

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



on the AVR’s rear panel.

NOTES ON USB:

• The USB jack on the AVR 745 is for connection to a computer, or to a hub connected to a computer, only. DO NOT connect it directly to other devices such as card readers, USB memory storage devices, external hard drives, USB accessories, digital cameras or cellular phones. Connection to these devices may cause damage to the device and/or the AVR that is not covered by the AVR’s warranty.

• The AVR 745’s USB connection may only be used for audio playback and system upgrades. It may not be used for other purposes, such as system control, video or still-image playback.

Trigger Jack Connection

The AVR 745 is equipped with two low-voltage

Amp Trigger Jacks



that may be used to activate optional, external power amplifiers, screen motors, motorized blinds or other compatible products that may be part of a home theater installation. Once the connections are made, operation is seamless in that the low-voltage control signal is sent to the screen, blinds or other device when the AVR 745 is turned on, and it is turned off along with the AVR. Due to the

complexity of interfacing with power-controlled devices, we strongly recommend that the installation be done by a qualified installer.

The AVR 745’s trigger jacks are 3.5mm mono mini plugs that delivers a 5-volt DC signal to the center pin (“tip”) of the plug (+) with the outer shaft (“ring”) of the plug as the negative (–) or ground connection.

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 highcurrent draw equipment such as power amplifiers.The total power draw to the Switched

Outlet



must not exceed 100 watts.

The Switched



outlet will receive power only when the unit is on completely.This is recommended for devices that have no power switch or a mechanical power switch that may be left in the “ON” position.

NOTE: Many audio and video products go into a Standby mode when they are used with switched outlets, and cannot be fully turned on using the outlet alone without a remote control command.

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



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

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

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Speaker Selection

No matter which type or brand of speakers is used, the same model or brand of speaker should be used for the front-left, center and front-right 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

The placement of speakers in a multichannel home-theater system can have a noticeable impact on the quality of sound reproduced.

Depending on the type of center-channel speaker in 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 left-front and right-front 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 60cm above or below the tweeter in the center-channel speaker.

They should also be at least 0.5 meter from your TV set unless the speakers are magnetically shielded to avoid colourings on the TV screen. Note that most speakers are not shielded, even with complete surround sets only the Center speaker may be.

Depending on the specifics of your room acoustics and the type of speakers in use, you may find that imaging is improved by moving the front-left and front-right 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.

When the AVR is used in 5.1-channel operation, the preferred location for surround speakers is on the side walls of the room, at or slightly behind the listening position. In a 7.1-channel system, both side surround and back surround speakers are required. The center of the speaker should face you (see below).

A 6.1 surround speaker adds an additional center back surround speaker to the system, enabling you to enjoy the benefits of advanced surround modes such as Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES and Harman Kardon’s proprietary Logic 7/7.1 processing.

To step up to a 6.1 system, first place the speakers for a 5.1 system. The “sixth” speaker should ideally be placed at the center of the room’s rear wall, pointing directly toward the front center channel speaker.

Note: The 6.1-channel configuration is not recommended for the AVR 745. We strongly recommend a 7.1-channel installation as described below.When 6.1-channel materials are played through a 7.1-channel system, the same surround back channel information is played through both the left and right surround back speakers.

If you are only able to install a single surround back speaker at this time, you will not be able to run the full EzSet/EQ II 7.2-channel calibration procedure. In that case, we suggest you install all of your speakers except the surround back speaker, and run the EzSet/EQ II procedure for a

5.1-channel system (see page 31). After EzSet/EQ II has finished, connect the single surround back speaker to the

left

Surround Back

Speaker Outputs



. Then follow the instructions starting on page 36 to manually configure your surround back speaker.

We recommend that you consider adding a second surround back speaker as soon as possible.

Rear surround speakers are required when a full

7.1-channel system is installed, and they may also be used in 5.1 channel mode as an alternative mounting position when it is not practical to place the main surround speakers at the sides of the room. Speakers may be placed on a rear wall, behind the listening position. As with the side speakers, the center of the rear surrounds should face you. The speakers should be no more than 2 meters behind the rear of the seating area.

The additional Surround Back Left/Right speakers are placed at about 150 degrees on the circle, pointing inward, toward the listening area.The easiest way to visualize the placement of these speakers is to place the surround back left speaker directly opposite the right front speaker and to place the surround back right speaker directly opposite the left front speaker.

Subwoofers produce largely nondirectional sound, so they 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 15cm from a wall, or near the front corner of the room. Another method is to temporarily place the subwoofer in the spot where you will normally sit, 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.

The AVR 745 is equipped for 7.2 operation, which means that you can increase the low-frequency performance of your system by using two subwoofers, rather than one. When using two subwoofers, the following tips will add to the smoothness and power of the bass reproduction:

• Although it is not mandatory, you will have the best performance when both subwoofers are identical in terms of driver size, amplifier power and cabinet design (e.g., ported or sealed).

• The optimal placement when two subwoofers are in use is to have them on the side walls of the room, to the immediate left and right of the listening position. If that positioning is not practical, a good alternative is to place the subwoofers in the front left and right corners of the room, or to place the subwoofers in any two corners of the room.

• Regardless of which subwoofer placement option is chosen, EzSet/EQII will help to smooth room conditions to deliver the optimal bass response.

For more information on subwoofer placement, as well as a variety of topics relating to audio and home theater, visit the Technology section of our Web site at www.harmankardon.com Links are provided there to informative white papers written by the acoustic and electronics experts at Harman Kardon and at our parent company, Harman International Industries, Inc.

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