Pacific Digital AVR 635 User Manual

Power for the Digital Revolution

AVR 635 Audio/ VideoReceiver

OWNER’S MANUAL

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS

3 Introduction 4 Safety Information 4 Unpacking 5 Front Panel Controls

7 Rear Panel Connections 10 Main Remote Control Functions 14 Zone II Remote Control Functions 15 Installation and Connections 15 Audio Connections 15 Video Connections 16 SCART A/V Connections 18 System and Power Connections 19 Speaker Selection 19 Speaker Placement 20 System Configuration 20 First Turn On 20 Using the On-Screen Display 20 System Setup 20 Input Setup 22 Audio Setup 22 Surround Setup 23 Night Mode Settings 24 Using EzSet/EQ 26 Manual Setup 27 Speaker Setup 28 Speaker Crossover Setting 29 Delay Settings 30 Output Level Adjustment 32 Additional Input Adjustments 33 Operation 33 Surround Mode Chart 35 Basic Operation 35 Source Selection 35 6/8-Channel Direct Input 35 Controls and Use of Headphones 36 Surround Mode Selection 36 Digital Audio Playback 36 Dolby Digital 37 DTS 37 PCM Audio Playback 37 HDCD 37 MP3 Audio Playback 38 Selecting a Digital Source 38 Digital Bitstream Indicators 38 Speaker/Channel Indicators 39 Night Mode 39 Tape Recording 39 Front Panel Input/Output Connections 40 Output Level Adjustment

With Source Signals

40 Dim Function 40 Memory backup 41 Advanced Features 41 Front Panel Display Fade 41 Display Brightness 41 Turn-On Volume Level 41 Semi-OSD Settings 42 Full-OSD Time Out Adjustment 42 Digital Auto-Poll Settings 42 Multiroom Operation 44 Tuner Operation 44 Basic Tuner Operation 44 Station Selection 44 Preset Tuning 45 RDS Operation 45 RDS Tuning 45 RDS Display Options 45 Program Search

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

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

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

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

46 Programming the Remote 46 Preprogrammed Code Entry 46 Configuring the Remote 47 Automatic Code Entry 47 Learning Commands 48 Learning Remote Codes for an Input

Selector

48 Device Priority 48 Changing Devices 49 Macro Programming

51 Punch-Through Configuration 52 Renaming 54 Resetting the Remote 54 Backlight Options 56 Troubleshooting Guide 56 Processor Reset 57 Technical Specifications

Declaration of Conformity

We, Harman Consumer Group International

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 International

01/05

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.

INTRODUCTION 3

Introduction

Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon!

With the purchase of a Harman Kardon AVR 635 you are about to begin many years of listening enjoyment.

Designed to provide all the excitement and detail of movie soundtracks and every nuance of musical selections, the AVR 635 is truly a multichannel receiver for the new millennium. In addition to the traditional 5.1 digital decoding modes such as Dolby Digital and DTS, it offers the latest advancements in surround technology such as Dolby Pro Logic IIx, the full suite of DTS-ES 6.1 modes, DTS Neo:6 and the latest 7.1 channel versions of Harman's own Logic 7 technology.

The AVR 635 has been engineered so that it is easy to take advantage of all the power of its digital technology.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 635 is among the most versatile and multifeatured A/V receivers available, incorporating a wide range of listening options. In addition to Dolby Digital and DTS decoding for digital sources, a broad choice of surround modes for Matrix surround-encoded or Stereo recordings are available for use with sources such as CD, VCR, TV broadcasts and the AVR’s own FM/AM tuner. Along with Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES

, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS Neo:6, Dolby 3 Stereo, 5 Channel or 7 Channel Stereo and Hall and Theater modes, the AVR 635 offers Harman International’s exclusive Logic 7 process in both

5.1 and 7.1 versions to create a wider, more enveloping field environment and more defined fly-overs and pans.Although the AVR 635’s primary use will be in multichannel systems, advanced technology is at work even when only two speakers are used. Dolby Virtual Speaker is available to create enveloping sound fields from front left and right speakers, and the latest Dolby Headphone circuitry creates an amazing sense of openness with headphones. Two-channel listening with analog sources is available with full bass management or in a traditional “bypass” mode that creates a straight signal path from the gain stage to the volume control.

Finally, the AVR is among the very few A/V receivers that offer decoding of MP3 data, so that you may listen to the latest music selections directly from compatible computers or playback devices with the power and fidelity you expect from Harman Kardon.

The AVR is also featuring HDCD

decoding to provide the most realistic playback of CDs when a digital connection is used, even with a normal non-HDCD-compatible CD or DVD player.

An important addition to the AVR 635’s impressive list of features is EzSet/EQ,™ which automates the configuration process to make it quicker, easier and more precise. Using the special microphone supplied with the unit, EzSet/EQ takes the guesswork out of entering speaker “size” and crossover information, delay times for all channels and output levels. In addition to the configuration settings, EzSet/EQ also includes room equalization so that the signals sent to each speaker are tailored to provide accurate sonic quality with your specific combination of speaker type, room size and other factors that influence room acoustics.With EzSet/EQ, your system is custom-configured in a few minutes with accuracy that previously required expensive and hard-to-use test equipment.

In tandem with EzSet/EQ, the AVR 635 includes a full set of manual configuration settings for those who wish to custom-trim their system even further. A Quadruple Crossover bass management system makes it possible to enter different crossover settings for each speaker group.

Video connections and system integration is a snap with the AVR 635, thanks to format crossconversion which allows any video input to be output as a high-quality component signal, complete with the AVR’s on-screen menus. For those sources already in component form, three assignable, wide-bandwidth inputs are available, and the Video inputs are renameable.To further enhance the viewing experience with digital sources or displays, the AVR 635’s A/V Sync Delay feature allows you to compensate for the loss of lip sync due to digital video delays individually for each input. Full-carrier IR outputs, a bi-directional RS-232 port and a learning remote with a two-line display are among the many other features that make the AVR 635’s power simple to use.

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 635’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 only) 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 “Zone II” 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 635’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 amplifi-

cation 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

■ MP3 decoding for use with compatible

computers and digital audio players

■ Harman Kardon’s advanced EzSet/EQ™

automatically configures speaker settings and sets room equalization for quick, easy and accurate system setup

■ High-bandwidth, HDTV-compatible com-

ponent video switching

, HDCD®, High Definition Compatible Digital®and Pacific Microsonics™are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Pacific Microsonics, Inc., in the United

States and/or other countries. HDCD System manufactured under license from Pacific Microsonics, Inc.

4 INTRODUCTION / SAFETY INFORMATION

Introduction / Safety Information

■ Precision video cross-conversion circuitry outputs any video input on the component outputs, complete with onscreen system menus

■ 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,

6/8-channel direct inputs for use with DVD-Audio or SACD players, including Quadruple Crossover and individual settings for each input

■ A/V Sync delay adjustable for each

input delivers perfect lip sync with digital programs or video displays

■ Main Backlit Remote with Internal

Codes and Learning Capability

■ HDCD Decoding for Superb

CD Playback

Important Safety Information

Verify Line Voltage Before Use

Your AVR 635 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.

FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 5

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

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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 27.

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 22).

Front Panel Controls

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

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Button Tone Mode Surround Mode Selector Tuning Selector Tuner Band Selector

Set Button Preset Station Selector

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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 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 36 for more information about surround modes).

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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 44 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 44 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 44 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 45 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 29 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 39 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 21 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 39 for more information).

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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 27 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 38 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

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and

Coaxial

Ó 

Digital inputs (See page 36 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 40).

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

REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 7

Rear Panel Connections

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              

            

AM Antenna FM Antenna Tape Inputs Tape Outputs Subwoofer Output DVD Audio Inputs CD Inputs Multiroom 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 Unswitched AC Accessory Outlet 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 Video 2 Video Outputs Video 3 Video Inputs Video 2 Video Inputs

Optical Digital Inputs Coaxial Digital Inputs Video 2 Audio Outputs 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 Component Video Inputs Remote IR Carrier 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

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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.



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.



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 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.



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.

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

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 

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        

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230 V/50Hz

8 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS

Rear Panel Connections

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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 15 for more information on speaker polarity.

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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 15 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 15 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



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

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

Unswitched Outlet



and 50 W from the

Switched Outlet





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 15 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 15 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 16).



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.



Video 2 Video Outputs: Connect these jacks to the RECORD/INPUT composite or S-Video jacks on a second VCR.



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, the S/PDIF output of a compatible computer sound card playing MP3 files or streams, 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 MP3 or HDCD data stream or a standard PCM digital source.



Coaxial Digital Inputs: Connect the coax digital output from a DVD player, HDTV receiver, the S/PDIF output of a compatible computer sound card playing MP3 files or streams, 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 MP3 or HDCD data stream or a standard PCM digital source. Do not connect the RF digital output of an LD player to these jacks.



Video 2 Audio Outputs: Connect these jacks to the RECORD/INPUT audio jacks on a VCR or any Audio recorder.



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.

REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 9



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 42 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 635 over a bi-directional RS-232 serial control link to a compatible computer or programmable remote control system. Due to the complexity of programming RS-232 commands we strongly recommend that connections to this port for control purposes be made by a trained and qualified technician. This jack may also link to a compatible computer to upgrade the software and operating system of the AVR 635 when 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 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 15 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.

Rear Panel Connections

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10 MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS

Main Remote Control Functions

Power Off Button IR Transmitter Window LCD Information Display Power On Button Input Selectors AVR Selector AM/FM Tuner Select 6-Channel/8-Channel Direct Input Test Button Sleep Button Surround Mode Selector Night Mode Channel Select Button Dim Button Navigation Button Set Button Digital Select Numeric Keys Tuner Mode Direct Button Tuning Up/Down OSD Button Dolby Mode Select Button DTS Digital Mode Selector Logic 7 Mode Select Button Transport Controls Light Button Skip Up/Down Buttons Stereo Mode Select Button DTS Neo:6 Mode Select Macro Buttons RDS Selector Button Preset Up/Down Clear Button Memory Button Delay/Prev. Ch. Program Button Speaker Select Multiroom Volume Up/Down Video Input Button Channel Up/Down Selector Mute Tone Control Button

NOTE: The function names shown here are each button’s feature when used with the AVR. Most buttons have additional functions when used with other devices.

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





MUTE































MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 11

Main Remote Control Functions

IMPORTANT NOTE: The AVR 635’s remote may

be programmed to control up to seven devices, including the AVR. Before using the remote, it is important to remember to press the Input Selector button

that corresponds to the unit you wish to operate. In addition, the AVR’s remote is shipped from the factory to operate the AVR and most Harman Kardon CD or DVD players and cassette decks.The remote is also capable of operating a wide variety of other products using the control codes that are part of the remote or by learning commands from other remotes. Before using the remote with other products, follow the instructions on pages 46-49 to program the proper codes for the products in your system.

It is also important to remember that many of the buttons on the remote take on different functions, depending on the product selected using the Input Selector Button

.The descriptions shown here primarily detail the functions of the remote when it is used to operate the AVR.

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

IR Transmitter Window: Point this window towards the AVR when pressing buttons on the remote to make certain that infrared commands are properly received.

LCD Information Display: This two-line screen displays various information depending on the commands that have been entered into the remote.

Power On Button: Press this button to turn on the power to a device selected by pressing one of the Input Selectors

(except Tape).

Input Selectors: Pressing one of these buttons will perform three actions at the same time. First, if the AVR is not turned on, this will power up the unit. Next, it will select the source shown on the button as the input to the AVR. Finally, it will change the remote control so that it controls the device selected. After pressing one of these buttons you must press the AVR Selector button

again to operate the AVR’s

functions with the remote.

AVR Selector: Pressing this button will switch the remote so that it will operate the AVR’s functions. If the AVR is in the Standby mode, it will also turn the AVR on.

AM/FM Tuner Select: Press this button to select the AVR’s tuner as the listening choice. Pressing this button when the tuner is in use will select between the AM and FM bands.

6-Channel/8 Channel Direct Input:

Press this button to select the device connected to the 6-Channel Direct Inputs or the

8-Channel Direct Inputs



(the input

available will depend on the selection 5.1 or

6.1/7.1 made in the surround mode setting, see page 24 for more information).

Test Tone: Press this button to begin the sequence used to calibrate the AVR’s output levels. (See page 27 for more information on calibrating the AVR.)

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

Hold the button pressed for two seconds to turn off the Sleep mode setting. Note that this button is also used to change channels on your TV, VCR and Sat receiver when the appropriate source is selected, using the device Input Selectors

Surround Mode Selector: Press this button to select any of the HALL, THEATER surround modes. Note that depending on the type of input, some modes are not always available. (See page 33 for more information about surround modes.) Note that this button is also used to tune channels on your TV, VCR and Sat receiver when the appropriate source is selected using the device Input Selector

Night Mode: Press this button to activate the Night mode.This mode is available only with Dolby Digital encoded sources, and it preserves dialog (center channel) intelligibilty at low volume levels (See page 23 for more information).

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

⁄/¤

buttons Eto select the channel being adjusted, then press the Set button

, followed by the

⁄/¤

buttons

again, to change the level setting. (See page

40 for more information.)

Dim Button: Press this button to activate the Dimmer function, which reduces the brightness of the front-panel display, or turns it off entirely. Press the button once to change the display to reduce the brightness by 50%, and press it again within five seconds and the main display

will go completely dark. Note that this setting is temporary; regardless of any changes, the display will always return to full brightness when the AVR is turned on.The blue illumination around the Standby/On Button

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

Navigation Button: This single disc-like button is used to change or scroll through items in the on-screen menus or on the front panel or to make configuration settings such as digital inputs or delay timing. When changing a setting, first press the button for the function or setting to be changed (e.g., press the Digital Select

Button

to change a digital input) and then press one of these buttons to scroll through the list of options or to increase or decrease a setting. The sections in this manual describing the individual features and functions contain specific information on using these buttons for each application.

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 Select: Press this button to assign one of the digital inputs

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to a source. (See page 37 for more information on using digital inputs.)

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.

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

K)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 44 for more information.)

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

to select a station (See page 44 for more information on the tuner).

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12 MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS

Tuning Up/Down: When the tuner is in use, these buttons will tune up or down through the selected frequency band. If the Tuner Mode but- ton

has been pressed or the Band button

on the front panel was held pressed so that

AUTO appears in the Main Information

Display

, pressing either of the buttons will cause the tuner to seek the next station with acceptable signal strength for quality reception. When the

MANUAL appears in the Main

Information Display

, pressing these buttons will tune stations in single-step increments. (See page 44 for more information.)

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

Dolby Mode Selector: This button is used to select one of the available Dolby Surround processing modes. Each press of this button will select one of the Dolby Pro Logic II modes, Dolby 3 Stereo or Dolby Digital. Note that the Dolby Digital mode is only available with a digital input selected and the other modes only as long as a Dolby Digital source is not playing (except Pro Logic II with Dolby Digital 2.0 recordings, see Note on page 7). See page 23 for the available Dolby surround mode options.

DTS Digital Mode Selector: When a DTS source is in use the AVR will select the appropriate mode automatically and no other mode will be available. Pressing this button will display the mode currently selected by the AVR´s decoder, depending on the surround material played and the speaker setting (see item

, page 5).When a DTS source is not in use, this button has no function. (See page 23, 33 for the available DTS options.)

Logic 7 Selector: Press this button to select one of the available Logic 7 surround modes. (See page 33 for the available Logic 7 options.)

Transport Control Buttons: These buttons do not have any functions for the AVR, but they may be programmed for the forward/reverse play operation of a wide variety of CD or DVD players, and audio or video- cassette recorders. (See page 46 for more information on programming the remote.)

Light Button: Press this button to activate the remote’s built-in backlight for better legibility of the buttons in a darkened room.



Skip Up/Down Buttons: These buttons do not have a direct function with the AVR, but when used with a compatibly programmed CD or DVD player/changer they will change the tracks on the disc currently being played.



Stereo Mode Selector: Press this button to select a stereo playback mode.When the button is pressed so that

DSP SURR OFF

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

SURROUND OFF appears in the

Main Information Display

, you may enjoy a two-channel presentation of the sound along with the benefits of bass management. When the button is pressed so that

5 C H STEREO

or 7 C H STEREO appears, the stereo signal is routed to all five speakers, if installed. (See page 24 for more information on stereo playback modes).



DTS Neo:6 Mode Selector: Pressing this selector button cycles the AVR through the various DTS Neo:6 modes, which extract a fiveor seven-channel surround field from two-channel program material (from PCM source or analog input signal). The first press selects the last DTS Neo:6 surround mode that was in use, and each subsequent press selects the next mode in the following order:



Macro Buttons: Press these buttons to store or recall a “Macro”, which is a pre-programmed sequence of commands stored in the remote. (See page 49 for more information on storing and recalling macros.)



RDS Select Button: Press this button to display the various messages that are part of the RDS data system of the AVR’s tuner. (See page 45 for more information on RDS).



Preset Up/Down: When the tuner is in use, press these buttons to scroll through the stations programmed into the AVR’s memory. When CD or DVD is selected using the Input Selector button

, these buttons may function as Slow Fwd/Rev (DVD) or ”+10” (CD, CDR).



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



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

. (See

page 44 for more information.)



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

A/V SYNC DELAY message

in the Lower Display Line

and in the onscreen display, which means that you may change the amount of time that all channels are delayed together behind the video.This enables you to compensate for the loss of lip sync that may be caused by digital video processing in your display or by television stations.To change the A/V Sync Delay, press the Set Button

while the A/V SYNC DELAY message is visible and then use the

⁄

Navigation

Button

to change the setting so that the sound and the video image are in sync. To change the delay for an individual output channel, press the

⁄/¤

Navigation Button

until the desired channel name is shown, and then press the Set Button

. Use the

⁄/¤

Navigation ButtonsEto change the delay

amount. (See page 29 for more information on delay options.)



Program Button: This button is used to begin the process of programming the remote. Press and hold this button for three seconds to place the remote in the programming mode. Once the red LED under the Set Button

lights, release the button.You may then select from the desired option. (See pages 46-54 for more information on configuring the remote.)



Speaker Select: Press this button to begin the process of configuring the AVR’s Bass Management System for use with the type of speakers used in your system. Once the button has been pressed, use the

⁄/¤

buttons Eto

select the channel you wish to set up. Press the

Set Button

and then select the speaker type (Large, Small or None) appropriate with the speaker in use. (See page 27 for more information.)



Multi-Room: Press this button to activate the Multiroom system or to begin the process of changing the input or volume level for the second zone. (See page 42 for more information on the Multiroom system.)



Volume Up/Down: Press these buttons to

raise or lower the system volume.

Main Remote Control Functions

DTS Neo:6 MUSIC

DTS Neo:6 MOVIES

MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 13

Main Remote Control Functions



VDI Button: This button does not have any function for the AVR, but is provided for your use in programming the codes that are used to scroll up or down through the available inputs on your video display.This allows you to switch video inputs that are directly connected to your video display.Alternatively, you may program any compatible remote code into the “up” and “down” portions of this button. For information on “learning” remote codes into a button on the AVR remote, follow the instructions shown on page 48.



Channel Up/Down Selector: This button has no function when the AVR is being controlled, but when programmed for use with a VCR, TV, cable box, satellite receiver or other similar product it will change the channel up or down. See pages 46-54 for more information on programming the remote.



Mute: Press this button to momentarily silence the AVR or TV set being controlled, depending on which device has been selected. When the AVR remote is being programmed to operate another device, this button is pressed with the Input Selector button

to begin the programming process. (See page 46 for more information on programming the remote.)



Tone Control Button: This button controls the tone mode settings, enabling adjustment of the bass and treble boost/cut. You may also use it to take the tone controls out of the signal path completely for “flat” response. The first press of the button displays a

TONE I N message in

the Lower Display Line

and in the onscreen display.To take the controls out of the signal path press either of the

⁄

Navigation

Buttons

until the display reads TONE

OUT

. To change the bass or treble settings, press the button again until the desired option appears in the Lower Display Line

and in the on-screen display and then press either of the

⁄

Navigation ButtonsEto enter the

desired boost or cut setting. See page 22 for more information on the tone controls.

NOTE: With the press of any remote button the Input Selector button

associated with the botton pressed will briefly flash red to confirm the transmission of the command, as long as there is a function for that button with the device selected.

14 ZONE II REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS

Zone II Remote Control Functions

Power Off

∫

AVR Selector

AM/FM Tuner Select

∂

Input Selectors

≠

Tuning Up/Down – Fast Play

Record/Pause

Preset/Track Skip

Disc Skip

Volume Up/Down

∆

Play Forward/Reverse/Stop

K Mute

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 functions 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 42 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



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.

∫

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

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.

∂

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.

≠

Tuning Up/Down – Fast Play: These buttons may be used to change the frequency of the tuner. These buttons may also control the Fast Play or Fast Reverse functions of compatible Harman Kardon CD, DVD or cassette decks in the same room, or from a remote room when an IR link is connected to the AVR.

Record/Pause: Press this button to activate the Record or Pause function on compatible Harman Kardon CD, DVD or Cassette Deck products.

Preset Up/Down – Track Skip: When the AVR’s tuner is selected as the input source, these buttons will move up or down through the list of stations that have been stored in the preset memory.When a CD or DVD player is selected, these buttons activate the forward or reverse track or chapter skip functions.

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

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.

∆

Play Forward/Reverse/Stop: Press these buttons to control compatible Harman Kardon CD, DVD or cassette players.

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 O, 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

∂

that corresponds to the unit you wish to operate befor you change the device to be controlled.

POWER

AM/

OFF

AVR

DVD

VID 1

VID 3

TUNING

PRESET

DISC SKIP

VOLUME

MUTE

VID 2

VID 4

TAPE

INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 15

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.

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

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to the respective

speakers.

To assure 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 1mm

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 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.

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



Video Equipment Connections

Video equipment is connected in the same manner as audio components.Again, the use of highquality 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

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

on the rear panel. The Audio and Video Record/In jacks on the VCR should be connected to the Video 1 or Video 2 Out jacks





on the AVR.

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



jacks.

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



4. Connect the digital audio outputs of a CD, MD or DVD player, satellite receiver, cable box or HDTV converter to the appropriate Optical or

Coaxial Digital Inputs

*Ó

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

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



so that you may change the input used by your display from the AVR’s remote. For information on “learning” remote codes into a button on the AVR remote, follow the instructions shown on page 48.

5. Connect the Composite and S-Video (if S-Video device is in use) Monitor Output



jacks on the receiver to the composite and S-Video input of your television monitor or video projector.

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Installation and Connections

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.

Important Notes for S-Video connections:

1. Only the S-Video In/Out of S-Video devices must be connected to the AVR, NOT both, normal video and S-Video In/Outputs (except the TV, see item below). When both connections are made, only the S-Video signal will be viewed on the screen.

2. Like most common AV units the AVR does not convert the Video signal to S-Video, only vice versa. Thus both connections must be made from the AVR to the TV if both, Video and S-Video sources, are used, and the appropriate input on the TV must be selected.

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

Component DVD Inputs



. Although this set of inputs may be assigned to any of the four video inputs on the AVR 635, the factory default is for this input to be assigned to the DVD

Audio Inputs



Remember to make a digital audio connection between the DVD player and the AVR, with the Coaxial Digital Input 1



being the factory default. For information on changing the input assignments for either the component video jacks or the DVD player’s audio connection, see page 20.

7. If you have other devices with Y/Pr/Pb or RGB component video outputs, connect the source device to the Component Video 1 and 2

Inputs



. The audio connections may be to

any of the Video Audio Inputs

Ô

the Optical or Coaxial Digital Inputs



*Ó

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

IN/OUT SETUP menu, as described on

page 20.

8. If the component video inputs are used, connect the Component Video Outputto the component video inputs of your TV, projector or display device.

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

*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 20 for more information on input configuration.)

Video Connection Notes:

• Y/Pr/Pb Component, RGB (see page 17), or

Composite video signals may only be viewed in their native formats and will not be converted to the other formats. S-Video signals will be converted to composite signal. The OSD can be viewed on the TV screen in any case, with Video or S-Video input selected on the TV.

• When the component video jacks are used, the

on-screen menus will not be visible.You must switch to the standard composite or S-Video input on your TV to view those menus.

• 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. But this is only correct as long as only the three RGB video signals are output by the video source, with a sync signal in the "G" signal only, without any sync signal output separately by the source.

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Installation and Connections

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

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

Main Room Remote Control Extension

If the receiver is placed behind a solid or smoked glass cabinet door, the obstruction may prevent the remote sensor from receiving commands. In this event, 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 builtin 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 42.

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.

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 RJ-45 jack in compliance with the instructions furnished with the A-BUS module.

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.

AC Power Connections

This unit is equipped with two accessory AC outlets.They may be used to power accessory devices, but they should not be used with high-current draw equipment such as power amplifiers.The total power draw to the Unswitched Outlet



must not exceed

100 watts, that to the Switched Outlet



50 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 Unswitched



outlet will receive power as long as the unit is plugged into a powered AC outlet and the Main Power Switch

is on.

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