Harman Kardon AVR-75 Owners manual

Harman Kardon

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Volume

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MUTECLR MODE

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TEST

PRO•LOGIC

3•STEREO MOVIE

HALL MATRIX

SLEEP

NIGHT

P-SCAN

LFE

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AVR75

Audio/VideoReceiver

Owner’s Manual

AVR75 Audio/Video Receiver

Table of Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3

Unpacking and Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Front Panel Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–5

Front Panel Information Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–7

Rear Panel Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–9

Remote Control Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–12

Installation and Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13–14

Remote Control Programming and Operation . . . 15–16

System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17–20

Basic Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21–24

Source Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Surround Mode Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Digital Audio Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Tuner Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22–24

On-Screen Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25–27

Advanced Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28–31

Audio Tape Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Delay Time Adjust. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28–29

Digital Audio Playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29–30

Surround Mode Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

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Introduction

Congratulations! With the purchase of a Harman Kardon AVR75 you are about to begin many years of listening enjoyment. The AVR75 has been custom designed to provide all the excitement and detail of movie soundtracks and every subtle nuance of musical selections. With on board Dolby*Digital Decoding, the AVR75 delivers six discrete channels of audio that take advantage of the digital soundtracks from the latest DVD and LV releases.

While complex digital systems are hard at work within the AVR75 to make all of this happen, hook-up and operation are simple. Color-keyed connections, a comprehensive remote control and on-screen menus make the AVR75 easy to use. To obtain the maximum enjoyment from your new receiver we urge you to take a few minutes to read through this manual. This will ensure that connections to speakers, source playback units and other external devices are made properly. In addition, a few minutes spent learning the functions of the various controls will enable you to take advantage of all the power the AVR75 is able to deliver.

Description and Features

The AVR75 is a full-featured A/V receiver,

incorporating a wide variety of listening

options. In addition to Dolby Digital

decoding, Dolby Pro Logic*and Dolby 3

Stereo are available for compatibility with

the tens of thousands of movies and tele-

vision programs encoded with analog

surround information. A choice of Hall,

Matrix and Movie modes is also available

for use with both encoded sources and

traditional two-channel stereo recordings.

A total of five audio/video inputs, each

with both composite and S-Video, as

well as three additional audio only

inputs are selected through a learning

remote control and an easy to read front

panel display or on-screen graphics

through a TV monitor.

The AVR75’s powerful amplifier uses

traditional Harman Kardon High Current

design philosophies to meet the wide

dynamic range of any program selection.

Harman Kardon invented the highfidelity receiver over forty years ago. With state-of-the-art circuitry and timehonored circuit designs, the AVR75 is undoubtedly the finest receiver ever offered by Harman Kardon.

■ On-Board Dolby Digital Decoding

■ Coax, Optical or RF Digital Inputs

■ On-Screen Menu Displays

■ Learning Remote Control

■ Composite and S-Video Switching

■ Preamp Output for ALL Channels

Permits Ease of Expansion

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

Safety Information

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE

COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER

SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE

BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

ATTENTION:

POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES, INRODUIRE LA

LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE

LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU'AU FOND.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is

intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to consittute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to

alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

Important Safety Information

CATV or Antenna Grounding

If an outside antenna or cable system is

Verify Line Voltage Before Use

Your AVR75 hasbeen 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.

connected to this product, be certain that it is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides information with respect to

proper grounding of the mast and supIf 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.

porting 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.

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 with cords meeting factory specifications.

NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER:

This reminder is provided to call the

CATV (Cable TV)system installer’s atten-

tion to article 820-40 of the NEC that

provides guidelines for proper grounding

and, in particular, specifies that the cable

ground shall be connected to the ground-

ing system of the building, as close to the

point of cable entry as possible.

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 pro-

vided 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.

Safety Information

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.

Important information for the user

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. The limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, 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. If this equipment does cause harmful interference 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:

■ Reorient or relocate the receiving

antenna.

■ Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

■ Connect the equipment into an outlet

on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

■ 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 and Installation

The carton and shipping materials used

to protect your new receiver during ship-

ment 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 down to a more two-dimensional

appearance. 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.

Typographic Conventions

In order to help you use this manual with the remote control, front panel controls, rear panel connections and on-screen menus, 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 through the onscreen menu system

1 – (number in a square) indicates a

specific front panel control

a – (number in an oval) indicates a

button or indicator on the remote

¡ – (number in a circle) indicates a

rear panel connection

A – (letter in a square) indicates an

indicator in the front panel display

Front Panel Controls

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VISUAL

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TEST

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1 Power 2 AM/FM Tuner Mode Selector 3 Headphone Jack 4 CD 5 Tape1/Monitor 6 Night Mode 7 Tape 2 8 TV Input 9 Digital Input Selectors ) DVD Input

! Video Sources @ Mode # OSD (On-Screen Display) $ ATT (Attenuation) Mode Select % Memo ^ Clear & FM Mode * Bass ( Treble Ó P-Set

Ô Balance  P-Scan Ò Tune Ú Video 3 Input Û Mute Ù Volume Control ı Information Display ˆ Remote Sensor Window

Front Panel Controls

1 Power: Press this button once to turn the unit on and off. Once the unit is turned on, it may be turned off and then on again from the remote, if desired.

NOTE: When the remote is used to turn the unit off the LED surrounding the Power Switch will turn amber, indicating that the AVR75 is in a Standby mode. In this condition the unit is NOT disconnected from the AC main power supply.

2 AM/FM T uner Selector: Press this button once to select the tuner. Press it again to switch between AM and FM.

3 Headphone Jack: Plug standard stereo headphones into this jack for private listening.

NOTE: When the headphones are in use the output to the speakers is muted and the surround mode is automatically switched to STEREO. When the headphones are removed from the jack, sound to the speakers is restored and the unit returns to the previous sound mode.

4 CD: Press this button to select the CD player.

5 Tape1/Monitor: Press this button to select Tape One as the input source. A red LED above the button will illuminate to indicate that the Tape Monitor has been selected.

6 Night Mode: Press this button to activate the “Night” mode, preventing loud playback when the digital modes are in use.

7 Tape2: Press this button to select Tape 2 input.

8 TV Input: Press this button to select the source connected to the TV Input ª.

9 Digital Input Selectors: Press

one of these buttons to select a

digital input source. The digital

audio source may be the same as,

or different from, the analog audio of

the selected video source.

) DVD Input: Press this button to

select the source connected to the

DVD Input •. Note that if the DVD

or LV player’s digital audio output is

used, it must be selected separately

using the Digital Input Selectors

9g.

! Video Sources: Press any of

these buttons to select a video input

source.

@ Mode: Press these buttons to

scroll up ⁄ or down ¤ through the

list of available surround modes.

# OSD (On-Screen Display):

Press the button briefly to display a

system status report on your video

screen.

$ ATT (Attenuation) Mode Select:

Press this button to activate the

Attenuation mode which cuts the

analog input signal by 50% to com-

pensate for high-level input sources.

% Memo: The memo button is used

to enter stations to the tuner’s preset

memory in either the manual or

automatic modes.

^ Clear: The clear button is used

to cancel tuning, memory input or

when clearing the unit’s memories.

& FM Mode: Press this button

to select the tuning mode for FM

stations.

* Bass: This knob adjusts the tone

of low-frequency sounds. Turn it to

the right to boost bass frequencies

or to the left to cut bass frequencies.

( Treble: This knob adjusts the tone of high-frequency sounds. Turn to it the right to boost high frequencies or to the left to cut high frequencies.

Ó P-Set: Press this button to manu- ally scroll up ⁄ or down ¤ through the FM or AM stations programmed into the receiver’s preset memory.

Ô Balance: This knob adjusts the balance between the front left and right speakers.

 P-Scan: Press this button to automatically scan through the FM or AM stations preset into the receiver’s memory. Press the button again to stop the scan when the tuner is at the desired station.

Ò Tune: Press this button to manu- ally scan up ⁄ or down ¤ through the FM or AM bands.

Ú Video 3 Input: Audio or Video sources connected to these jacks may be selected by pressing the

Video Source button !. Û Mute: Press this button to cut

the output to the speakers. Press it again to return to the previous volume level.

Ù Volume Control: Turn the knob clockwise to increase volume, counterclockwise to decrease the volume. Note that approximately two revolutions of the knob are required to go from no output to maximum volume.

ı Information display: This display delivers messages and status indications to help you operate the receiver. Refer to the separate diagram for complete explanation of the FL display.

ˆ 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.

Front Panel Information Display

VISUAL

TV DVD V1 V2 V3

TEST

DIGITAL

STEREO

AC-3 PCM

PRO•LOGIC

3•STEREO MOVIE

HALL MATRIX

SLEEP

NIGHT

P-SCAN

LFE

ATT

DISP

MEMO

AUTO

TUNED

STEREO

kHz

MHz

RF OPT COAX

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A AC-3 Indicator B Surround Mode Status C Digital Mode Indicators D Sleep Indicator E Night Indicator F P-Scan

G LFE Indicator H DISP I ATT Indicator J Main Information Display K Stereo L Tuned

M Auto N Memo O Test P “Visual” Indicator Q PCM Indicator R Signal Level Indication

Front Panel Information Display

A AC-3 Indicator: This indicator illuminates when the AVR75 is decoding a Dolby Digital input source.

B Surround Mode Status: These indicators display the currently selected surround mode.

C Digital Mode Indicators: These indicators show which digital input is in use.

D Sleep Indicator: This indicator lights when the AVR75 is in the Sleep mode.

E Night Indicator: This indicator lights when the AVR75 is in the Night mode, which prevents the AVR75 from loud playback when digital sources are in use.

F P-Scan: This indicator flashes when the stations programmed into the tuner memory are being automatically reviewed.

G LFE Indicator: This indicator will

illuminate when the Low-Frequency

Effects (LFE) option has been turned

on through the controls in SETUP

MENU 3.

H DISP: This indicator lights when

the FL display has been turned

off using the Display button p to

remind you that the unit is still

turned on.

I ATT Indicator: This indicator

lights when the Attenuation function

has been engaged to cut the input

from analog sources by approxi-

mately 50%.

J Main Information Display: This

ten-digit display shows messages

relating to the status, input source,

surround mode, tuner, volume level

or other aspects of unit’s operation.

K Stereo: This indicator lights when

an FM station is broadcasting in

stereo.

L Tuned: This indicator lights when an AM or FM station is properly tuned and locked.

M Auto: This indicator signifies that the Automatic Tuning mode is in use for FM broadcasts.

N Memo: This indicator flashes when the Memo button is pressed when entering presets and other information into the tuner’s memory.

O Test: This indicator flashes when the output levels are being set using the built-in test signal generator.

P “Visual” Indicator: These indica- tors display which input source is being fed to the video monitor output.

Q PCM Indicator: This indicator illuminates to show that a standard PCM (S/P-DIF) digital audio signal is being decoded by the digital-toanalog converter.

R Signal Level Indication: This is a visual indication of the strength of a radio station signal. The more bars visible, the stronger the station.

Rear Panel Connections

SWITCHED 120W 1.0A

AC OUTLETS (120V 60Hz)

SURR.

8 OHMS

CENTER

8 OHMS

FRONT

8 OHMS

PRE OUT

OUT

REMOTE CONT.

AC-3/PCM OPTICAL

AC-3/PCM COAXIAL

AC-3 RF IN

L R

SUB

WOOFER

SURR.

FRONT

SPEAKERS

UNSWITCHED 120W 1.0A

OUT

TAPE2

DVD

OUT

TAPE1

OUT

VIDEO2

OUT

VIDEO1

LR LR

AUDIO VIDEO

S-VIDEO

(75Ω)

ANTENNA

GND

MONI

OUT

VIDEO2

OUT

VIDEO1

DVD

CENTER

DIGITAL INPUT

MODEL NO.: AVR75 HARMAN KARDON NORTHRIDGE CALIFORNIA, U.S.A.

MADE IN JAPAN

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§ Tape 1 In ¶ CD IN

• DVD Inputs ª TV Inputs ‚ Pre-Outs

⁄ Subwoofer Pre-Out ¤ Center ‹ Surround › Front ﬁ Switched AC Outlet ﬂ Unswitched AC Outlet ‡ Power Cable ° AC-3/PCM Optical Input

b Remote IR In c Remote IR Out d VCR1 Inputs e VCR1 Outputs f TV Monitor S-Video Output g TV Monitor Video Output h VCR2 Outputs i VCR2 Inputs

· AC-3/PCM Coaxial Input a AC-3 RF Input

Rear Panel Connections

¡ 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 an indoor or external FM antenna to this terminal.

£ Tape 2 Out: Connect these jacks to the RECORD/INPUT jacks of a second audio recorder.

¢ Tape 2 In: Connect these jacks to the PLAY/OUT jacks of a second audio recorder.

∞ Tape 1 Out: Connect these jacks to the RECORD/INPUT jacks of an audio recorder.

§ Tape 1 In: Connect these jacks to the PLAY/OUT jacks of an audio recorder.

¶ CD IN: Connect these jacks to the output of a compact disc player or CD changer.

• DVD Inputs: Connect the analog audio outputs and composite or S-Video output of a DVD or LV player to these jacks.

ª TV Inputs: Connect these jacks to the audio and video outputs of a TV Tuner, Cable TV converter box, satellite receiver, or any other audio/video source.

‚ Pre-Outs: If external power amplifiers are used for any channels, connect them to these jacks.

⁄ Subwoofer Pre-Out: 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.

¤ Center: Connect these terminals

to the center speaker.

‹ Surround: Connect these

terminals to the surround speakers.

› Front: Connect these terminals to

the front speakers.

ﬁ Switched AC Outlet: This outlet

may be used to power any device

that you wish to have on when the

unit is turned on.

ﬂ Unswitched AC Outlet: This

outlet may be used to power any AC

device. The power will remain on at

this outlet regardless of whether the

AVR75 is on or off.

NOTE: The power consumption of

the device plugged into each of

these outlets should not exceed 120

watts.

‡ Power Cable: Connect the AC

plug to a non-switched AC wall

output.

° AC-3/PCM Optical Input:

Connect the optical digital output

from a DVD player, HDTV receiver,

LV player or CD player to this jack.

The signal may be either a Dolby

Digital (AC-3*) signal or a standard

PCM digital source.

· AC-3/PCM Coaxial Input:

Connect the coax digital output from

a DVD player, HDTV receiver, LV

player or CD player to this jack. The

signal may be either a Dolby Digital

(AC-3) signal or a standard PCM

digital source.

a AC-3 RF Input: Connect the

AC-3 RF output of an LV player

equipped for digital audio to this

jack.

NOTE: Do not connect standard

analog audio sources to these jacks

°·a.

b Remote IR In: If the AVR75’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.

c Remote IR Out: 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.

d VCR 1 Inputs: Connect these jacks to the audio, video and S-Video PLAY/OUT jacks of a VCR.

e VCR 1 Outputs: Connect these jacks to the audio, video and S-Video RECORD/IN jacks of a VCR.

f TV Monitor S-Video Output:

Connect this jack to the S-Video input of a TV monitor or video projector to view S-Video sources selected by the receiver’s video switcher.

NOTE: Standard (composite) video and S-Video signals will appear only at their respective output. The AVR75 does not convert one video format to another.

g TV Monitor Video Output:

Connect this jack to the standard (composite) 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.

h VCR 2 Outputs: Connect these jacks to the audio, video and S-Video RECORD/IN jacks of a second VCR.

i VCR 2 Inputs: Connect these jacks to the audio, video and S-Video PLAY/OUT jacks of a second VCR.

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