Harman-Kardon AVR65 manual

Congratulations! With the purchase of a Harman Kardon A VR65 you are about to begin many years of listening enjoyment. The A VR65 has been custom designed to provide all the excitement and detail of movie sound tracks and every subtle nuance of musical selec- tions. With onboard Dolby * Digital and DTS † Decoding, the A VR65 delivers six discrete[...]

Safety Information Important Safety Information V erify Line V oltage Before Use Y our A VR 65 has been designed for use with 120-volt AC current. Connection to a line voltage other than that for which it is intended can create a safety and fire hazard and may damage the unit. If you have any questions about the volt- age requirements for your spec[...]

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 a[...]

Front Panel Controls 4 A VR65 120 volt Rev (C) 10/6/98 1 Main Power Switch 2 System Power Control 3 Power Indicator 4 Headphone Jack 5 Bass Control 6 T reble Control 7 Balance Control 8 Video 3 Inputs 9 T • Mon Selector ) CD ! DVD Input Selector @ Video Input Selectors # 6-Channel Direct Selector $ AM/FM % T uning Button ^ Preset Scan & Prese[...]

Front Panel Controls 5 A VR65 120 volt Rev (C) 10/6/98 1 Main Power Switch: Press this button to apply power to the A VR65. When the switch is pressed in, the unit is placed in a Standby mode, as indicated by the amber LED 3 sur- rounding the System Power control 2 . This button MUST be pressed in to operate the unit. T o turn the unit off and pr e[...]

Front Panel Controls & Preset Stations Selector: Press this button to select stations that have been entered into the pr eset memory . (See page 29 for more information on tuner programming.) * T une Mode: Press this button to select the stereo or mono mode for FM tuning. In the STEREO mode a Stereo indicator R will illuminate in the informatio[...]

Front Panel Information Display 7 A VR65 120 volt Rev (C) 10/6/98 TUNED SLEEP MONO STEREO AUTO MEMORY PRESET MUTE BYPASS ANALOG DIGITAL OPT COAX PRO LOGIC AC-3 PCM MULTI NIGHT THEATER DTS HALL 2 HALL 1 3 - STEREO A B C E G N K M L J V T S R Q P O U D F H I A Mute B Bypass C Analog D Dolby Digital Indicator E Optical Source F Analog Dolby Surround M[...]

Front Panel Information Display A Mute: This indicator illuminates to remind you that the A VR65’ s out- put has been silenced by pressing the Mute button Û d . Press the Mute button again to r eturn to the previously selected output level. B Bypass: This indicator illumi- nates when the surround pr ocessing has been disabled by pressing the Sur[...]

Rear Panel Connections 9 A VR65 120 volt Rev (C) 10/6/98 SWITCHED TOTAL 150W or 0.5A MAX. UNSWITCHED TOTAL 100W or 1A MAX. (120V.60Hz) TOTAL 150W or 1.5A MAX MODEL NO. AVR-65 HARMAN KARDON NORTHRIDGE CALIFORNIA, USA FM (75 Ω ) AM ANTENNA GND AC 120V 60 Hz 3.5A IN OUT TAPE MONITOR RIGHT SPEAKERS 8 Ohms SPEAKER 8 Ohm LEFT CENTER VIDEO 2 IN OUT VIDE[...]

Rear Panel Connections 10 A VR65 120 volt Rev (C) 10/6/98 ª 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. ‚ Front: Connect these terminals to the front left/right speakers. ⁄ Center: Connect these terminals to[...]

Remote Control Functions 11 A VR65 120 volt Rev (C) 10/6/98 a y v t r d f i k m o b c e g j h l n p q s u x w z ` a A VR Selector b Device Control Selectors c Power Button d Mute e T est f Display/Multiroom g ⁄ / ¤ Buttons h ‹ /Channel Button i Set Button j Night Mode k Source Selectors l Numeric Keys m Direct/Enter n Memory Button o OSD Butto[...]

Remote Control Functions IMPORT ANT NOTE: The A VR65’ s remote may be pr ogrammed to con- tr ol up to eight devices, including the A VR65. Before using the remote, it is important to remember to press the Device Control Selector button ab that corresponds to the unit you wish to operate. In addition, the A VR65’ s remote is shipped fr om the fa[...]

Remote Control Functions n Memory Button: Press this button to enter a radio station into the A VR65’ s preset memory . After pressing the button the MEMOR Y indicator P will flash, and you then have five seconds to enter a present memory location using the Numeric Keys l . (See page 29 for more information.) NOTE: Although the word “Sleep” a[...]

Installation and Connections System Installation 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. These steps need to be done only when the receiver is first installed, or when a change is made to the input source equipment. Audio E[...]

Installation and Connections 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. T o assure proper phase, and optimal performance, consult the identification plate on your speaker , or the speaker’ s manual to [...]

System Configuration When all audio, video and system con- nections have been made, there are a few configuration adjustments to be made. A few minutes spent to correctly configure and calibrate the unit will greatly add to your listening experience. Speaker Selection and Placement The placement of speakers in a multi- channel-home-theater system c[...]

System Configuration 17 A VR65 120 volt Rev (C) 10/6/98 System Setup Once the speakers have been placed in the room and connected, the final step in the setup process is to enter the settings that configure the A VR65’ s bass management system for the type of speakers used in your system, the calibration of the output levels and the delay times u[...]

System Configuration 18 A VR65 120 volt Rev (C) 10/6/98 Speaker Configuration The first few adjustments tell the A VR65 which type of speakers are in use. This is important as it adjusts the settings that determine which speakers receive low- frequency (bass) information. For each of these settings use the LARGE setting if the speakers for a partic[...]

System Configuration 19 A VR65 120 volt Rev (C) 10/6/98 When CEN SP LARGE is selected, a full-range output will be sent to the center speaker output, and NO center channel signal will be sent to the subwoofer output. When CEN SP NONE is selected, no signals will be sent to the center channel output. The receiver will operate in a “phantom” cent[...]

System Configuration T o adjust and calibrate the output levels, follow these steps. For accurate calibration, it is a good idea to make these adjustments from the location in your room that is your favorite listening position: 1. Put the A VR65 in the Dolby Pro Logic mode by pressing the Dolby Pro Logic Selector Ó on the front panel or by pressin[...]

System Configuration Delay Settings One aspect of the surround modes is the delay of audio signals between the front speakers and the rear speakers. Each surround mode is factory preset with a specific delay time, but it is possible to individually adjust the delay timing to custom tailor the sound to your individ- ual taste and the acoustic condit[...]

System Configuration 3. Press the Set button i ˜ . 4. Adjust the delay time by pressing the ⁄ / ¤ buttons g on the remote or the Selector buttons ¸ on the front panel until the delay time figure cal- culated using the formula entered above appears in the display . 5. If no adjustment is needed for the center channel delay , press the Set butto[...]

Operation Basic Operation Once you have completed the setup and configuration of your new receiver , it is simple to operate and enjoy . The follow- ing instructions will provide the steps needed to enjoy the A VR65: • When using the A VR65 for the first time, it is necessary to press the Main Power button 1 on the front panel to turn the unit on[...]

Operation Full-OSD A second display option is to have a full screen report of the A VR65’ s status appear . T o activate the full OSD, press the OSD button o three times in quick succession. The first press will turn the semi-OSD on, the second will turn the semi-OSD off, and the third will bring a full status report to the screen. Note that the [...]

Operation Surround Mode Selection One of the most important features of the A VR65 is its ability to reproduce a full multichannel surround sound field from Dolby Digital sources, analog matrix surround encoded programs and stan- dard stereo programs. In all a total of seven listening modes are available on the A VR65. Selection of a surround mode [...]

Operation 26 A VR65 120 volt Rev (C) 10/6/98 MODE DOLBY DIGIT AL DTS DOLBY PRO LOGIC DOLBY 3 STEREO THEA TER HALL 1 and HALL 2 STEREO FEATURES This mode is available only when the source material is encoded with Dolby Digital (AC-3) data. It provides up to five separate main audio channels and a special dedicated Low-Frequency Effects channel. This[...]

Operation Digital Audio Playback Dolby Digital Dolby Digital (also known as AC-3) is a digital audio system that delivers up to five full-range surround channels (left, center , right, left surround and right surround) plus a special dedicated Low- Frequency Effects (LFE) channel. This represents a major advancement over traditional analog surround[...]

Operation 1+1: This is a monaural signal that plays the same information in both the left front and right front speakers. There is no sound sent to the center or surround speakers. 1/0: This is a monaural signal that plays through the center channel speaker only . There is no sound at the front left/right or surround speakers. Night Mode A special [...]

Operation Station Selection 1. Press the AM/FM button $ k to select the tuner as an input. 2. Press the AM/FM button $ k again to switch between AM and FM so that the desired frequency band is selected. 3. Press the T une Mode button * q to select manual or automatic tuning. When the AUTO indicator Q is illumin- ated in the Main Information Display[...]

Operation Output Level T rim Adjustment Normal output level adjustment for the A VR65 is established using the T est T one, as outlined on page 20. In some cases, however , it may be desirable to adjust the output levels using program material such as a test disc, or a selection you are familiar with. Additionally , the output level for the subwoof[...]

Multiroom Operation The A VR65 is fully equipped to operate as the control center for a sophisticated multiroom operation with optional remote IR sensors, speakers and power amplifiers. Although some multiroom installations will require the services of a specially trained installer , it is possible for the average do-it-yourself hobbyist to install[...]

Multiroom Operation 1. Press the Multi button f to initiate the multiroom system. If the semi-OSD system is engaged, a message will appear at the bottom of the screen. If the full-OSD system is engaged, the complete multiroom menu (Figure 9) will be shown on the video display . Press the Set button i within five seconds to enter the multiroom menus[...]

Programming the Remote The A VR65 is equipped with a powerful remote control that will control not only the receiver’ s functions, but also most CD players and cassette decks manufactured by Harman Kardon. For increased flexi- bility , the remote also contains the codes for most popular brands of audio and video equipment, including CD players, c[...]

Programming the Remote 4. Press the Device Control Selector again, and note that the red light will flash twice to confirm the entry before going dark. 5. T ry all of the functions on the remote to make certain that the product operates. Keep in mind that many manufacturers use a number of different combinations of codes, and it is a good idea to m[...]

Programming the Remote T o find out what function a particular button has for a specific device, find the button number on the Function List and then look in the column for the device you are controlling. For example, button number 5 is the T est T one button for the A VR65, but it is the “Favorite” button for many VCRs and Satellite receivers.[...]

Programming the Remote After following these steps, each time you press the Power button c , the remote will send the Power On/Off command each time the Power button is pressed. T o remove a macro program, follow steps 1, 2 and 4 above, but do not follow step three. For example, to erase the macro just entered, press the Device Control Selector b a[...]

Programming the Remote 37 A VR65 120 volt Rev (C) 10/6/98 Function List No. Button Name CD T ape Aux (DVD) TV VCR CBL SA T 1 Power On/Off Power Power On/Off Power On/Off Power On/Off Power On/Off 2 Sleep Skip+ CH+ CH+ CH+ 3 V ol UP V ol+ V ol+ V ol+ V ol+ V ol+ 4 Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute 5 T est T one Fav Fav 6 Surr Skip – CH – CH – CH – 7 [...]

Programming the Remote 38 A VR65 120 volt Rev (C) 10/6/98 1 2 3 7 4 8 5 6 12 14 16 15 9 10 11 13 17 21 22 23 24 28 27 26 25 29 33 34 35 36 37 42 43 44 45 46 48 47 41 40 39 38 30 31 32 18 19 20 Reference for Function List[...]

Programming the Remote 39 A VR65 120 volt Rev (C) 10/6/98 Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number A MARK 112 ADMIRAL 072 081 161 AKAI 001 167 AMPRO 073 167 ANAM 043 054 055 056 080 104 108 112 118 121 AOC 001 004 058 112 CANDLE 001 002 003 004 CAPEHART 058 CENTRONIC 043 CITIZEN 001 002 003 004 101 143 CLASSIC 043 CONCERTO 004 CONTEC 043 051 CORONADO 1[...]

Programming the Remote 40 A VR65 120 volt Rev (C) 10/6/98 Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number JC PENNY 004 008 024 030 065 101 143 160 JENSEN 013 JVC 034 038 070 083 KENWOOD 001 070 KLOSS 002 059 KTV 043 143 154 LODGENET 072 LOGIK 072 LUXMAN 004 LXI 007 015 052 081 160 164 MAGNA VOX 001 003 004 022 059 060 061 063 064 127 164 MARANTZ 001 164 MA TS[...]

Programming the Remote 41 A VR65 120 volt Rev (C) 10/6/98 Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number REALISTIC 007 019 047 RUNCO 072 169 SAMPO 001 004 058 SAMSUNG 004 101 127 133 143 160 SANYO 007 020 021 033 053 057 082 SCOTT 004 028 043 048 143 SEARS 004 007 015 028 030 057 082 094 143 160 SHARP 004 014 019 022 028 143 175 SIGNA TURE 072 SONY 070 085 1[...]

Programming the Remote 42 A VR65 120 volt Rev (C) 10/6/98 Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number AIW A 034 AMPRO 072 ANAM 031 103 AUDIO DYNAMICS 012 023 043 BROKSONIC 035 037 129 CANON 028 031 CAPEHART 108 CRAIG 001 040 135 CURTIS MA THES 031 041 DAEWOO 007 010 017 065 108 111 DA YTRON 108 DBX 012 023 043 DYNA TECH 034 053 ELECTROHOME 059 EMERSON 006[...]

Programming the Remote 43 A VR65 120 volt Rev (C) 10/6/98 Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number OPTONICA 053 054 P ANASONIC 070 133 140 PENT AX 004 020 031 063 PHILCO 031 034 067 PHILIPS 031 034 054 067 101 PILOT 101 PIONEER 004 021 048 PORTLAND 108 PULSAR 072 QUARTZ 014 RCA 004 020 034 040 041 107 109 140 144 147 REALISTIC 001 008 010 014 031 034 0[...]

Programming the Remote 44 A VR65 120 volt Rev (C) 10/6/98 Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number ADCOM 062 042 AIW A 187 170 AKAI 202 195 CARVER 003 167 041 135 138 139 050 203 DENON 205 226 HARMAN KARDON 047 033 208 001 002 JVC 022 136 163 KENWOOD 007 055 023 137 072 142 MARANTZ 107 044 MONDIAL 147 NAD 215 005 NAKAMICHI 217 218 219 ONKYO 038 168 030[...]

Programming the Remote 45 A VR65 120 volt Rev (C) 10/6/98 Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number Remote Control Model PIONEER 001 BR-200 AMERICAST 005 JERROLD 006 RT -J22 (CFT2200) JERROLD 007 RT -J550C PIONEER 002 BR-95 PIONEER 003 RT -P81/82 SCIENTIFIC-A TLANTIC 004 RT -S6X/USV86 TOCOM 010 RT -T7/T8 ZENITH 008 MN2500 ZENITH 009 RT -ZPMV Setup Code [...]

T roubleshooting Guide 46 A VR65 120 volt Rev (C) 10/6/98 SYMPTOM No front panel lights when power switch is pressed Display lights, but no sound or picture No sound from any speaker . Light around power switch is red No sound from surround or center speakers Unit does not respond to remote commands Intermittent buzzing in tuner CAUSE • No AC Pow[...]

T echnical Specifications 47 A VR65 120 volt Rev (C) 10/6/98 Audio Section Stereo Mode Continuous A verage Power (FTC) 75 Watts per channel 20Hz–20kHz: @ < 0.07% THD, both channels driven into 8 ohms Five-Channel Surround Mode Power Per Individual Channel Front L&R channels: 65 Watts per channel, @ < 0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms [...]

Notes 48 A VR65 120 volt Rev (C) 10/6/98 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

A VR65 120 volt Rev (C) 10/6/98 DIGITAL COAX AC-3 AVR 65 CD T • MON DVD VID 1 VID 2 VID 3 6 CH AM/FM TUNING Phones Power Printed in China Part #1 1 1 1-A VR65OM 631 1-005-010[...]

A VR65 120 volt Rev (C) 10/6/98 Harman Kardon A VR65 Audio/ V ideo Receiver Owner’ s Manual DIGITAL COAX AC-3 AM/FM PRESET SCAN TUN MODE DIGITAL PRO LOGIC 3-STEREO HALL 1 HALL 2 THEATER SURR. OFF PRESET TUNING Mute R L Max Min Max Min Bass Treble Balance Volume Speaker Multi Room Dig. Select Delay Set VIDEO 3 Video Audio R L[...]

Owner’ s Manual A VR65 Audio/V ideo Receiver A VR65 120 volt Rev (C) 10/6/98 T able of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3 Unpacking and Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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