Harman-Kardon AVR 430 manual

430 AVR 430 AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER OWN ER ’ S M ANUAL Power for the Digital Revolution . ® ®[...]

AVR 430 AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER 3 Introduction 4 Safety Information 4 Unpacking 5 F ront-Panel Controls 8 Rear -Panel Connections 11 Main Remote Control Functions 15 Zone II Remote Control Functions 16 Installation and Connections 19 System Configuration 19 Speaker Placement 19 System Setup 20 Input Setup 21 Audio Setup 22 Surround Setup 23 Speaker Se[...]

INTRODUCTION Thank Y ou for Choosing Harman Kardon ® With the purchase of a Harman Kardon A VR 430, you are about to begin many years of listening enjoyment. The A VR 430 has a wide range of features and options that accommodate virtually any combination of speakers , room size and program sources . It is as easy to operate as it is to set up , bu[...]

SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Information V erify Line V oltage Before Use Y our A VR 430 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 requirements for your speci[...]

FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS 1 Standby/On Switch 2 Surround Mode Group Selector 3 Surround Mode Selector 4 T uning Selector 5 T uner Band Selector 6 Preset Station Selector 7 Input Source Selector 8 T uning Mode Selector 9 F ront Panel Control Door ) V olume Control ! Input Indicators @ Speaker/Channel Input Indicators # Upper Display Line $ Lower Display [...]

FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS 6 FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS 4 T uning 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 the tuner is in the MANUAL/MONO mode , each tap of the Selector will increase or decrease the frequency by one increment. When the tuner receiv[...]

FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS 7 The following controls and jacks are located behind the front-panel door . T o open the door , place the edge of a finger on the left or right edge of the panel and gently swing the door down towards you. A Main Power Switch: Press this switch to apply power to the A VR 430. When the switch is pressed in,[...]

8 REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS ¡ AM Antenna ™ FM Antenna £ Preamp Outputs ¢ Subwoofer Output ∞ A-BUS Connector § Surround Speaker Outputs ¶ F ront Speaker Outputs • F an V ents ª Center Speaker Outputs ‚ Surround Back/Multiroom Speaker Outputs ⁄ Switched AC Accessory Outlet ¤ Unswitched AC Accessory Outlet ‹ AC P[...]

REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS 9 REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS ¡ AM Antenna: Connect the AM loop antenna sup- plied with the receiver to these terminals . If an external AM antenna is used, make connections to t he AM and GND terminals in accordance with the instructions sup- plied with the antenna. ™ FM Antenna: Connect the supplied indoor or an optional exte[...]

REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS 10 REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS g Remote IR Input: If the A VR 430’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. h Remote IR Output: This connection permits the IR sensor in the receiver to serve other remote con- t[...]

MA IN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 11 MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 11 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 Dim Button [...]

12 MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS MA IN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS IMPORT ANT NOTE: The A VR 430’ s remote may be programmed to control up to eight devices , including the A VR 430. 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 A VR 430?[...]

MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 13 MA IN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 13 s T ransport Fast-Play/Scan Buttons: These but- tons have no direct function on the A VR 430, but they are used when the remote is programmed for a com- patible DVD , CD or tape player . Pressing these buttons will transmit a fast-play forward, fast-pla[...]

MA IN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS  Memory Button: Press this button to enter a radio station to the A VR 430’s preset memory . First, tune the desired station, and then press this button. Within five seconds of when you see the station’s frequency flash in the Upper Display Line # and in the on-screen display , press the numeric keys for the pr[...]

ZONE II REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS å Po wer Off Button: When used in the room where the A VR 430 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 Input f jack, this button turns the Multiroom system on and off . ∫ A VR Selector Button: Press this butto[...]

INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS System Installation After unpacking the unit, locating it in a place with ade- quate ventilation and placing it on a solid surface capable of supporting its weight, you will need to make the con- nections to your audio and video equipment. IMPORT ANT NOTE: F or your personal safety and to avoid possible damage to your e[...]

INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 17 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 5. Connect the Video Monitor Output › jacks on the receiver to the composite or S-Video input of your television monitor or video projector . 6. If your DVD Player has Y/Pr/Pb analog component video outputs , connect them to the Component Video 1 Inputs c . Although this set of inputs m[...]

18 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS RS-232 Connections The A VR 430 is equipped with an RS-232 Serial Connection Port e that may be used for two pur- poses . When the port is connected to a compatible , optional, external computer , keypad or control system the A VR 430 is capable of bi-directional communica- tions that ena[...]

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 19 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[...]

20 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 3. Carefully remove the protective plastic film from the front-panel lens . If left in place , the film will prevent proper operation of the remote control. 4. Install the four supplied AAA batteries in the remote as shown. Be certain to follow the (+) and (–) polarity indicators that are in the batter[...]

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 21 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 21 When using the full-OSD system to make the setup adjustments , press the OSD Button once so that the MASTER MENU (Figure 1) appears . The ➔ cursor will be next to the INPUT SETUP line . Press the Set Button q and the INPUT SETUP menu (Figure 2) will appear on the screen. Press t[...]

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 22 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 22 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION are processed at their native sample rate . F or example , a 48kHz digital source will be processed at 48kHz. However , the A VR 430 allows you to upsample the incoming 48kHz signals to 96kHz for added resolution. To take advantage of this feature , press the ⁄ / ¤ Navigation B[...]

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 23 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 23 On the DTS menu, the selection choices made with the ‹ / › Na vigation Button o on the remote are determined by a combination of the type of program material in use and whether the 5.1- or 6.1/7.1- channel configuration is in use . When a DTS source is pla[...]

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 24 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 24 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION When you have completed your selection for the front channel, press the ¤ Navigation Button o on the remote to move the cursor to CENTER . Press the ‹ / › Navigation Button o on the remote to select the option that best describes your sys- tem, based on t[...]

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 25 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 25 Note that when any speaker group other than the front left/right speakers is set to LARGE , the crossover may not be adjusted, as the feed will be full-range , with no sound being derived for the subwoofer at that position. The factory default setting for all [...]

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 26 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 26 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Navigation Button o to retur n the ➔ cursor to the FL position. With the on-screen ➔ cursor pointing to FL , press the ‹ / › Na vigation Button o until the distance from the center speaker to the preferred listening position is entered. Next, press the[...]

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 27 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 27 Figure 11 • The channel position being adjusted will flash in the Speaker/Channel Input Indicators @ . If the test noise is heard from a channel other than the one shown in the indicator , there is an error in the speaker connections . If this is the case , [...]

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 28 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 28 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION The output levels may also be adjusted at any time using the remote control and semi-OSD system. T o adjust the output levels in this fashion, press the T est Button f . As soon as the button is pressed, the test tone will begin to circulate as indicated earli[...]

OPERATION Basic Operation Once you have completed the initial setup and configu- ration of the A VR 430, it is simple to operate and enjoy . The following instructions will help you maximize the enjoyment of your new receiver: T urning the AVR 430 On or Off • When using the A VR 430 for the first time , you must press the Main Power Sw itch A to [...]

OPERATION 30 OPERATION Lower Display Line $ . Next, use the ⁄ / ¤ Navigation Button o on the remote or the ‹ / › Button on the front panel H to change the setting as desired. The unit will retur n to normal operation within five seconds after the setting is changed. • For private listening , simply place a standard 1/4" stereo headpho[...]

OPERATION OPERATION 31 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 A vailable when the receiver is configured for 6.1/7.1 channel operation, Dolby[...]

OPERATION 32 OPERATION owner’s manual for your DVD player for more informa- tion on making these settings . Selecting a Digital Source To utilize either digital mode , you must have properly connected a digital source to the A VR 430. Connect the digital outputs from DVD players , HDTV receivers , satellite systems or CD players to the Optical or[...]

OPERATION These indicators are the L/C/R/LFE/SL/SR/SBL/SBR letters that are inside the center boxes of the Speaker/Channel Input Indicators @ on the front- panel. When a standard analog signal is in use , only the “L ” and “R” indicators will light, as analog signals have only left and right channels . Digital signals , however , may have t[...]

OPERATION 34 OPERATION AM and FM so that the desired frequency band is selected. 3. Press the T uning Mode Selector 8 l to select manual or automatic tuning . When the button is pressed so that AUTO/ STEREO appears in the Upper Display Line # , each press of the T uning Selectors 4w will put the tuner in a scan mode that seeks the next higher or lo[...]

OPERATION 35 OPERATION OPERATION highlighted. After the levels are reset, resume the pro- cedure outlined above to reset the levels to the desired settings . When all adjustments are done , press the ⁄ / ¤ Na vigation Button o to move the on- screen ➔ cursor so that it is next to BACK TO MASTER MENU and then press the Set Button q if you wish [...]

36 ADVANCED FEATURES ADVANCED FEATURES The A VR 430 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 features to operate the unit, they provide additional options that you may wish to use . Surround Amplifier Channel Assignment The A VR 430 is equipped with s[...]

ADVANCED FEATURES ADVANCED FEATURES 37 NOTE: Since the setting for the turn-on volume can- not be heard while the setting is being made , you may wish to determine the setting before making the adjustment. T o do this , listen to any source and adjust the volume to the desired level using the regular V olume Controls )r î . When the desired volume[...]

38 MULTIROOM OPERATION MULTIROOM OPERATION The A VR 430 is fully equipped to operate as the con- trol center for a complete multiroom system that is capable of sending one source to a second zone in the house while a separate source is listened to in the main room. In addition to providing for control over the selection of the remote source and its[...]

MULTIROOM OPERATION MULTIROOM OPERATION 39 MULTI ON . Press the Set Button q again to activate the setting . Note that this method may be used to turn the Multiroom system on or off even when the A VR is in the Standby mode in the main listening room. IMPORT ANT NOTE: When an A-BUS module is con- nected, the A VR’s Multiroom system must be turned[...]

The A VR 430 remote is factory-programmed for all functions needed to operate the unit. In addition, it is also preprogrammed to operate most recent Harman Kardon DVD players and changers , CD players and changers , CD recorders and cassette decks . The codes for other brand devices may be programmed into the A VR 430 remote using its extensive lib[...]

or too old, and thus not all of its commands will be in the code library . Y ou may fill in the codes for any button that does not operate properly by using the learning technique shown on page 41. Automatic Code Entr y In addition to manual code selection using the brand name list, it is also possible to automatically search through all the codes [...]

screen, as shown in Figure 28. Press the Set Button q to begin the process of learning commands from another device’s remote into the A VR remote . Figure 28 3. The SELECT A DEVICE message will appear in the LCD display (Figure 19). Press the ⁄ / ¤ Navigation Buttons o to scroll through the list of device categories and press the Set Button q [...]

“TV , ” and show how to change it to take on the codes for operating a VCR. When that device’s name appears , press the Set Button q . Figure 37 4. Once the “old” device type has been selected, you need to tell the remote which set of remote codes to use as a replacement for the device just selected. When the instructions shown in Figure [...]

you must first press the Input Selectors d for that button, and then press the Command or Function key . Since we want to pro gram a series of events that occur each time the Power On button is pressed, press the A VR button. In your specific macro , this is the first command button. Figure 43 7. The next display (Figure 44) and the subsequent scre[...]

next to the bracketed read-out of the underlying device (e .g ., [AVR] POWER ON ). 6. When you are finished reviewing the macro’s contents , press the Set Button q to return the remote to normal operation. Punch-Through Configuration Punch-through is a capability of the remote that allows the V olume controls , Channel Up/Down buttons or T ranspo[...]

Button o until the desired device name appears to the right of the device in use . In our example , that is the cable box. When the desired combination of devices appears , press the Set Button q . Figure 58 6. When the Set button is pressed, the display will change to show you that the new combination of control commands is being saved to the unit[...]

3. At the next menu screen (Figure 67) press the ⁄ / ¤ Navigation Buttons o once so that E Z S ET DISABLE appears in the lower line of the LCD display . Figure 67 4. Within five seconds , press the Set Button q to disable the SPL Select Button  . Once the Set Button q is pressed the word EXITING will flash four times in the lower line of the [...]

Renaming Individual Keys Thanks to the programming flexibility of the A VR remote , an individual button on the remote may be assigned a feature or function that is different from the name that appears as the factory default when the button is pressed. However , with the Rename Key function it is possible to rename almost any button on the remote s[...]

any settings you had previously made will have to be reentered. To erase all settings and reset the remote to the original factory default settings and displays , follow these steps: 1. Press and hold the Program Button O for about three seconds while the message shown in Figure 17 appears in the remote’s LCD Information Display 2 . Release the b[...]

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 no sound • Intermittent input connections • Make certain that all input and speaker connections or picture are sec[...]

AVR 430 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Audio Section Stereo Mode Continuous Average P ower (FTC) 80 W atts per channel, 20Hz–20kHz, @ <0.07% THD , both channels driven into 8 ohms Seven-Channel Surround Modes P ower per Individual Channel F ront L&R channels: 65 W atts per channel @ <0.07% THD , 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms Center channel: 65 W a[...]

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