Harman-Kardon DPR 1001 manual

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    DPR 1001 Digital Path Receiver Owner ’ s Manual Power for the Digital Revolution ® ®[...]

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    DPR 1001 DIGITAL PATH RECEIVER 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS T ypographical 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 –[...]

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    INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION 3 Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon ® ! With the purchase of a Harman Kardon DPR 1001 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 DPR 1001 is truly a multichannel receiver for the new millen[...]

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    4 SAFETY INFORMATION SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Information V erify Line Voltage Before Use Y our DPR 1001 has been designed for use with 120- volt AC current. Connection to a line voltage other than that for which it is intended can create a safety and fire hazard and may damage the unit. If you have any questions about the voltage requir[...]

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    FRONT PANEL CONTROLS FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 5  Po wer Indica tor: This LED turns red 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 green. 2 Standby/On Button: When the Main Power Switch I is “ON , ” press this button to turn on the DPR 1001; press i[...]

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    6 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS FRONT PANEL CONTROLS This button is also used to switch between Stereo and Mono modes for FM radio reception. When weak reception is encountered, press the button to switch to the Mono mode . Press it again to switch back to Stereo mode . (See page 28 for more information on using the tuner .) 7 T uning Selector: Press the le[...]

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    FRONT PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY 7 FRONT PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY A D B F C E A Bitstream Indicators B Lower Display Line C Multiroom Indicator D OSD Indicator E Speaker/Channel Input Indicators F Upper Display Line A Bitstream Indicators: When a digital input is playing, one of these indicators will light to display the type of data signal in use [...]

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    8 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS ¡ FM Antenna: Connect the supplied indoor (or an optional external) FM antenna to this terminal. ™ AM Antenna: Connect the AM loop antenna sup- plied with the receiver to these ter minals . Connect the black antenna wire marked GND to the top terminal screw on the DPR with the grounding symbol. £ [...]

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    REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 9 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS Video 1 Video Outputs: Connect these jacks to the RECORD/INPUT composite or S-Video jack on a VCR. ‹ Video 1 Audio Outputs: Connect these jacks to the RECORD/INPUT audio jacks on a VCR. › Video 2 Video Inputs: Connect these jacks to the PLA Y/OUT composite or S-Video jacks on a TV or other video s[...]

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    10 MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 0 P ower Off Button 1 P ower On Button 2 LCD Information Display 3 Input Selectors 4 AV R Selector 5 T est Button 6 DSP Surround Mode Selector 7 Logic 7 Mode Select Button 8 Direct Button 9 Clear Button A Numeric Keys B T uning Mode Button m Channel Select Button n Navigation Button o D[...]

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    MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 11 MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS IMPORT ANT NOTE: The DPR 1001’s remote may be programmed to control up to eight devices , including the DPR 1001. Before using the remote , it is important to remember to press the Input Selector Button 3 that corresponds to the unit you wish to operate . In addition, the DPR 1001’s[...]

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    12 MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS M T uning Up/Down: When the tuner is in use , this button will tune up or down through the selected fre- quency band. If the T uning Mode Button B 6 has been pressed so that AUTO appears in the Lo wer Display Line B , pressing either button will cause the tuner to seek the next station [...]

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    ZONE II REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 13 ZONE II REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS å Po wer Off: When used in the room where the DPR 1001 is located, press this button to place the unit in Standby . When it is used in a remote room with a sensor that is connected to the Multiroom IR Jack £ , this button turns the Multiroom system off . ∫ A VR Selector: Press[...]

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    14 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 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. IMPORT ANT NOTE: F or your personal safety and to avoid possible damage to your equipment and speakers[...]

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    INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 15 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS Jacks ‚⁄›fi 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 ‹fl‡ on the DPR 1001. 2. Connect the analog audio and video outputs of a television set or any other video source to the Video 2 Input Jacks ?[...]

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    16 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SYSTEM CONFIGURATION When all audio , video and system connections have been made , there are a few configuration adjustments that must be made . A few minutes spent to correctly configure and calibrate the unit will greatly add to your listening experience . Speaker Selection and Placement The placement of speakers in a mul[...]

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    SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 17 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Using the On-Screen Display When making the following adjustments , you may find it easier to use the DPR 1001’s on-screen display system. These easy-to-read displays give you a clear picture of the current status of the unit and make it easy to see which speaker , delay , input or digital selection yo[...]

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    18 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Input Setup The first step in configuring the DPR 1001 is to config- ure each input. When using the full-OSD system to make the setup adjustments , press the OSD Button once so that the MAIN menu (Figure 1) appears . The IN/OUT SETUP line will be highlighted. Press the Set Button p to enter the menu and [...]

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    SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 19 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION options for Dolby Pro Logic II. These are used with DVD or other Dolby Digital sources such as digital cable or some high-definition television programs where Dolby Digital is used to carry the soundtrack, but the soundtrack itself is only two-channel stereo . Check the Dolby Digital icon information on [...]

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    20 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SYSTEM CONFIGURATION option of SIZE , and then proceed as outlined below . Once the speaker choices have been set you may wish to return to this line to change the option so that the crossover settings may be adjusted. Begin the speaker setup process by making certain that the LEFT / RIGHT line is highlighted in reverse vide[...]

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    SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 21 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION is capable of reproducing , or the frequency at which sound is sent to the speaker’s internal low-frequency driver , as opposed to the mid-range driver . Before mak- ing any changes to the settings for the crossover point we suggest that you find the crossover point for the speakers in each of the thre[...]

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    22 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SYSTEM CONFIGURATION To change the delay time settings from the remote control, press the Delay Select Button . FRONT DELAY will appear in the bottom line of the on-screen display as well as in the Lower Display Line B . Next, press the ⁄ / ¤ Navigation Buttons n to select the desired speaker delay adjustment and then pre[...]

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    SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 23 Manual Output Level Adjustment Output levels may also be adjusted manually , either to set them to a specific level with an SPL meter , or to make fine tuning adjustments to the levels obtained using the EzSet remote . Manual output level adjustment is most easily done through the CHANNEL ADJUST menu. If[...]

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    24 OPERATION OPERATION Basic Operation Once you have completed the initial setup and configu- ration of the DPR 1001, it is simple to operate and enjoy . The following instructions will help you maximize the enjoyment of your new receiver: T urning the DPR 1001 On or Off • When using the DPR 1001 for the first time , you must press the Main Power[...]

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    OPERATION 25 OPERATION V olume Control • Adjust the volume to a comfortable level using the front panel V olume Control $ or remote Vo l ume Up/Down r buttons . • T o temporarily silence all speaker outputs , press the Mute Button . This will interrupt the output to all speakers and the headphone jack, but it will not affect any recording or du[...]

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    26 OPERATION OPERATION Surround Mode Chart MODE FEA TURES Dolby Digital Available only with digital input sources encoded with Dolby Digital data. It provides up to five separate main audio channels and a special dedicated Low-Frequency Effects channel. Dolby Digital EX Available when the DPR 1001 is configured for 6.1/7.1-channel operation, Dolby [...]

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    OPERATION 27 OPERATION An optional, external RF demodulator is required to use the DPR 1001 to listen to the Dolby Digital sound- tracks available on laser discs . Connect the RF output of the LD player to the demodulator and then connect the digital output of the demodulator to the Optical or Coaxial Inputs k ÔÒ of the DPR 1001. No demodulator i[...]

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    28 OPERATION OPERATION • When a digital source is playing, you may not be able to select some of the analog surround modes such as Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby 3, Stereo , Hall, Theater or Logic 7. • When a Dolby Digital or DTS source is playing, it is not possible to make an analog recording using the T ape ¶ and Video 1 or Video 2 Audio Outputs[...]

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    OPERATION 29 OPERATION F ront P anel Connections In addition to rear -panel outputs , the DPR 1001 offers Harman Kardon’s exclusive configurable front panel output jack feature . Y ou may switch the front panel Digital Coax Jack Ò or the Video 4 Jacks Ú from an input to an output by following these steps: 1. Press the OSD Button to view the MAI[...]

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    30 ADVANCED FEATURES ADVANCED FEATURES The DPR 1001 is equipped with a number of advanced features that add extra flexibility to the unit’s operation. While it is not necessary to use these fea- tures to operate the unit, they provide additional options that you may wish to use . Surround Back Amplifier Assignment The DPR 1001 has a total of seve[...]

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    MULTIROOM OPERATION 31 MULTIROOM OPERATION To change the length of time that the semi-OSD dis- plays remain on the screen, go to the ADVANCED menu as outlined earlier , and press the ⁄ / ¤ Navigation Buttons n as needed, until the SEMI OSD TIME OUT line is highlighted in reverse video . Next, press the ‹ / › Navigation Buttons n until the de[...]

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    32 CONFIGURING THE REMOTE Multiroom Operation When operating the DPR 1001 from a remote room location where an IR sensor link has been connected to the DPR 1001’s rear -panel Multiroom IR Input £ , you may use either the main remote control or the Zone II remote . T o tur n on the multiroom feed, press any of the Input Selector buttons on the Zo[...]

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    CONFIGURING THE REMOTE 33 on the menu screen (Figure 20) one at a time , starting with the “1” button. After you press the “1” Button k , the remote’s LCD screen will briefly go blank as the code is being transmitted, but you will see the “transmit” icon in the upper right corner of the display to ser ve as con- firmation that the rem[...]

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    10. After pressing and releasing the “1” Button k , check to see whether the device has turned back on. If it has , skip to Step 12. If it does not turn off , press the “2” Button k , or the next button in the numeric sequence if you are repeating the procedure , as instructed by the LCD screen in Figure 25. Figure 25 11. When pressing the [...]

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    CONFIGURING THE REMOTE Button n twice when the LEARN MENU (Figure 29) appears so that you see the display show in Figure 33. The remote will return to normal operation within 30 seconds . Figure 33 12. If you wish to program the codes for another device , repeat the procedure outline above , but select a different device in Step 3. Changing Devices[...]

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    your system, changing devices or other common tasks . Thanks to the remote’s two-line display , it is easier than ever for you to take advantage of the power of macro commands . Recording a Macro To record a macro into the remote’s memory , follow these steps: 1. Press and hold the Program Button y for about three seconds while the message show[...]

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    CONFIGURING THE REMOTE 37 CONFIGURING THE REMOTE 4. The next display screen (Figure 45) is where you select which macro will be erased. Press the ⁄ / ¤ Navigation Buttons n until the number of the macro you wish to erase appears . For this example we will erase the Power On macro created in the previous section. When the name of the macro to be [...]

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    38 CONFIGURING THE REMOTE of the bottom line and the PUNCH-THROUGH device . In the example used, the display to return the remote to default settings will appear as shown in Figure 53. Figure 53 Channel Punch-Through Channel punch-through allows the Channel Up/Down buttons to send commands to a different device than the one that has been selected f[...]

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    CONFIGURING THE REMOTE 39 7. Once the punch-through is programmed, the transport buttons of the second device named will be used when those buttons are pressed while the master device is in use . Returning the T ransport Control Settings to Default Operation: If you wish to remove the T ransport Punch-Through so that the transport commands are retu[...]

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    40 CONFIGURING THE REMOTE by the new button will appear . Following our example , the next letter needed is a “D , ” so you would press the “3” button once . b. To enter a letter that uses the same numeric key , you must first press the › Naviga tion Button D to move the blinking cursor block to the next position. Then press the Numeric K[...]

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    CONFIGURING THE REMOTE 41 to the next position. Then press the Numeric Key A as required to enter the desired letter . This is the way you would enter the second “O” in the word ZOOM, and again for the letter “M. ” c. To enter a blank space , press the › Navigation Button D twice . The first press will move the cursor to the right, and th[...]

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    42 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION Unit does not function when Main • No AC P ower • Make certain AC power cord is plugged into P ower Switch is pushed. a live outlet. • Check to see whether outlet is switch-controlled. Display lights , but there is no sound • Intermittent input connections • Make certai[...]

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    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 43 DPR 1001 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Audio Section Continuous Average Power (FTC) All Channels: 50 Watts per channel @ 8 ohms , 1kHz, 0.19% THD P ower Output per EIA 490A: 65 W atts x 7 @ 8 ohms Input Sensitivity/Impedance Linear (High-Level) 200mV/47k ohms Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF-A) 90dB Surround System Adjacent Channel[...]

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