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2. Note that any settings changed at any time also when the discrete buttons are used only will be stored in memory in the AVR also if it s turned off completely unless it will be reset see page 46 Having completed the setup and configuration process for your AVR you are about to experience the finest in music and home theater listening Enjoy Operation Surround Mode Chart MODE FEATURES DELAY TIME RANGE DOLBY DIGITAL Available only with digital input sources encoded with Dolby Digital data It provides Center 0 30ft 9m up to five separate main audio channels and a special dedicated Low Frequency Effects nitial Setting 12ft 3 6m channel Surround 0 30ft 9m nitial Setting 10ft 3m DOLBY DIGITAL EX Available when the receiver is configured for 6 1 7 1 channel operation Dolby Digital EX is the Center 0 30ft 9m latest version of Dolby Digital When used with movies or other programs that have special nitial Setting 12ft 3 6m encoding Dolby Digital EX reproduces specially encoded soundtracks so that a full 6 1 7 1 urround 0 30ft 9m t r soundfield is available When the receiver is set for 6 1 7 1 operation and a Dolby Digital signal is Initial Setting 10ft 3m r t un un present the EX mode is automatically selected Even if specific EX encoding is not available to urround Back 0 30ft 9m provide the additional channel the special algorithms will derive a 6 1 7 1 output nitial
3. D to select either the middle range or full compression versions of the Night mode To turn the Night mode off press the A W buttons until the message in the lower third of the video display and the Main Information Display ET reads D RANGE OFF The Night mode may also be selected to always be on as soon as the Dolby Digital mode is activated at either level of compression using the options in the DOLBY menu See page 24 for information on using the menus to set this option IMPORTANT NOTES ON DIGITAL PLAYBACK e When the digital playback source is stopped or in a pause fast forward or chapter search mode the digital audio data will momentarily stop and the channel position letters inside the Speaker Channel Indicators E will flash This is nor mal and does not indicate a problem with either the AVR or the source machine The AVR will return to digital playback as soon as the data is available and when the machine is in a standard play mode Although the AVR will decode virtually all DVD movies CDs and HDTV sources it is possible that some future digital sources may not be compatible with the AVR Note that not all digitally encoded programs and not all audio tracks on a DVD contain full 5 1 or 6 1 channel audio Consult the program guide that accompanies the DVD or laser disc to determine which type of audio has been record ed on the disc The AVR will automatically sense the type of digital surroun
4. Display FX 2 While the PTY is shown press the Preset Up Down button FE or hold them pressed to scroll through the list of available PTY types as shown above starting with the PTY currently received To simply search for the next station transmitting any RDS data use the Preset Up Down button FE until RDS ONLY appears in the display 3 Press any of the Tuning Up Down buttons ENA the tuner begins to scan the FM band upwards or downwards for the first station that has RDS data that matches the desired selection and acceptable signal strength for quality reception 4 The tuner will make up to one complete scan of the entire FM band for the next station that matches the desired PTY type and has accept able reception quality If no such station is found the display will read NONE for some seconds and the tuner will return to the last FM station in use before the search NOTE Some stations transmit constant traffic information These stations can be found by selecting TRAFFIC the option in front of NEWS in the list The AVR will find the next appropriate station even if it is not broadcasting traffic information when the search is made TUNER OPERATION 39 Programming the Remote The AVR 330 is equipped with a powerful remote control that will control not only the receiver s functions but also most popular brands of audio and video equipment including CD players TV sets cable boxes VCRs satellite receivers and
5. SURR OFF Tone Mode Speaker Channel Digital Select Delay AH Ah Bm We Volime e VD e DW e VD2 eo e VD3 en e VD4 e TAPE e 8H 99996 harman kardon Bass Tr ble Balance Surr Modi Surr Select Y Tuning AM FM v Preset A v Source ROS 0 oO Q Min Max Min Max E R e glio 99o ML Optical 3 Coaxial 3 S Video Video L Audio R Digital Input Videos Main Power Switch EJ System Power Control EJ Power Indicator EJ Headphone Jack E Surround Mode Group Selector 3 5peaker Select Button Selector Buttons EJ Tone Mode E Surround Mode Selector E Tuning 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 KJ 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 in 10 E 15 H Tuner Band Selector IA Set Button E Preset Stations S
6. Either the AVR or TV volume control may be associated with any of the remote s devices To program the remote for Volume Punch Through follow these steps 1 Press the Input Selector for the unit you wish to have associated with the volume control and the Mute button at the same time until the red light illuminates under the Input Selector and note that the Program SPL Indicator will flash amber 2 Press the Volume Up button and note that the Program SPL Indicator will stop flashing and stay amber 3 Press either the AVR Selector or the Input Selector depending on which system s volume control you wish to have attached for the punch through mode The Program SPL Indicator will blink green three times and then go out to confirm the data entry Example To have the AVR s volume control activated even though the remote is set to con trol the TV first press the Video TV Input Selector and the Mute button amp at the same time Next press the Volume Up button C followed by the AVR Input Selector NOTE Should you wish to return the remote to the original configuration after entering a Volume Punch Through you will need to repeat the steps shown above However press the same Input Selector in steps one and three Channel Control Punch Through The AVR s remote may be programmed to oper ate so that the channel control function per formed with the Sleep D and Surround f butto
7. No Button Name Tape VCR VID 1 TV VID 2 CBL VID 3 SAT VID 3 1 Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On 2 Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off 3 Mute Mute 4 AVR 5 DVD 6 CD 7 Tape Tape Select 8 VID 1 VCR Select 9 VID 2 TV Select 0 VID 3 VID 3 Select VID 3 Select 1 VID 4 2 DIM 3 AM FM 4 6 8 Ch Select 5 SPL 6 Sleep Channel Channel Channel Channel 7 Test 8 T V select 9 Volume Up Volume Up 20 Surround Select Channel Channel Channel Channel 21 Night 22 Multi Room 23 Volume Down Volume Down 24 Channel Guide Info Guide nfo Guide 25 A Up Up Up Up 26 Speaker Menu Menu enu Menu enu 27 d Left Left Left Left 28 Set Enter Enter Enter Enter 29 gt Right Right Right Right 30 Digital Exit Exit Exit Exit Exit 31 v Down Down Down Down 32 Delay Prev Ch Prev Channel Prev Channel Prev Channel 33 1 1 1 1 1 34 2 2 2 2 2 35 3 3 3 3 3 36 4 4 4 4 4 37 5 5 5 5 5 38 6 6 6 6 6 39 7 7 7 7 7 40 8 8 8 8 8 41 Tun M 42 9 9 9 9 9 43 0 0 0 0 0 44 Memory 45 Tune Up Sleep 46 Direct FAV FAV 47 Clear Clear Clear Bypass Next 48 Preset Up Music Alt 49 Tune Down 50 OSD OSD OSD OSD OSD 51 RDS 52 Preset Down 53 M1 54 M2 55 M3 56 M4 57 Dolby 58 DTS SURR 59 DTS Neo 6 60 Logic 7 61 Stereo 62 Skip Down Scan 63 Skip Up Scan 64 Rewind Rewind Rewind 65 Play Play Play 66 Fast Forward Fast Fwd Fast Fwd Day Day 67 Record Record Rec Paus
8. Tone Mode EF SOLUTION ake certain AC power cord is plugged into a live outlet e Check to see if outlet is switch controlled Make certain that all input and speaker connections are secure e Press Mute button e Turn up volume control Follow the instructions in the Display Brightness section on page 35 so that the display is set to VFD FULL Check speaker wire connections for shorts at receiver and speaker ends Contact your local Harman Kardon service depot Select a mode other than Stereo There is no surround information from mono sources except with Theater and Hall surround modes Check speaker mode configuration Some surround modes may not create rear channel information from nonencoded programs Change remote batteries Press the AVR Selector Make certain front panel sensor is visible to remote or connect remote sensor Move unit or antenna away from computers fluorescent lights motors or other electrical appliances Resume play for DVD e Check that Digital Signal is fed to the Digital Input selected NOTE Resetting the processor will erase any configuration settings you have made for speakers output levels surround modes digital input assignments as well as the tuner presets After a reset the unit will be returned to the factory presets and all settings for these items must be reentered To correct this problem first unplug the unit from the AC wall outlet and w
9. b ff Yellow cot 9 Red FE emm o pee HIRO Blue A te Yellow Fem Green ro Black Red White Black Q2 Yellow S 9C HESS Red Or Red Black S Video In Black Red Blue Yellow S Video In S Video Out Red 9 Black QS S Video Out ES Nn 1 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 ed to the TV These specific signals are With all video sources the signal for automatic input selection that switches the TV automatically to he 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 ormat 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 he DVD player s setting With any adapter cable hese 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 mos
10. mine the digit of the code One blink is the number 1 two blinks is the number 2 and so forth Note that a rapid sequence of three blinks is used to indicate a 0 Example One blink followed by a one second pause followed by six blinks followed by a one second pause followed by four blinks indicates that the code has been set to 164 For future reference enter the Setup Codes for the equipment in your system here DVD CD VID1 VCR VID2 TV VID3 CBL SAT VIDA TAPE Macro Programming Macros enable you to easily repeat frequently used combinations of commands with the press of a single button on the AVR s remote control Once programmed a macro will send out up to 19 different remote codes in a pre deter mined sequential order enabling you to automate the process of turning on your system changing devices or other common tasks The AVR s remote can store up to five separate macro command sequences one that is associated with the Power On button B and four more that are accessed by pressing the Macro buttons 1 To start programming a macro press the Mute button amp and the Macro button to be programmed or the Power On button at the same time Note that the latest selected Input Selector will light red and the Program SPL Indicator will flash amber 2 Enter the steps for the macro sequence by pressing the button for the actual command step Although the macro may contain up t
11. s tuner is capable of tuning AM FM and FM Stereo broadcast stations and receiving RDS data Stations may be tuned manually or they may be stored as favorite station presets and recalled from a 30 position memory Station Selection 1 Press the AM FM Tuner Select button on the remote to select the tuner as an input The tuner may be selected from the front panel by either pressing the Input Source Selector KE until the tuner is active or by pressing the Tuner Band Selector KE at any time 2 Press the AM FM Tuner Select button or Tuner Band Selector EE again to switch between AM and FM so that the desired frequency band is selected 3 Press the Tuner Mode button PB on the remote or hold the Band Selector fi on the front panel pressed for 3 seconds to select manual or automatic tuning When the button is pressed so that AUT O appears in the Main Information Display FT each press of the Tuning Selectors F1 D will put the tuner in a scan mode that seeks the next higher or lower frequency station with accept able signal strength An AUTO S T TUNED indication will momentarily appear when the sta tion stops at a stereo FM station and an AUTO TUNED indication will momentarily appear when an AM or monaural FM station is tuned Press the Tuning buttons again to scan to the next receivable station When the button is pressed so that MANUAL appears in the Main Information Display ET each tap of the Selector will increase
12. screen cursor is next to the BACK T 0 MASTER MENU line and then press the Set Button to return to the MASTER MENU The output levels may also be adjusted at any time using the remote control and semi OSD sys tem To adjust the output levels in this fashion press the Test Button As soon as the button is pressed the test tone will begin to circulate as indicated earlier The correct channel from which the test noise should be heard will be shown in the lower third of the video screen and in the Main Information Display FT While the test noise is circulating the proper channel position will also be indicated in the Speaker Channel Input Indicators FE by a blinking letter within the correct channel Turn up the Volume until you can hear the test noise clearly 26 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION To adjust the output level press the A W but tons until the desired level is shown in the display or on screen Once the buttons are released the test noise will begin to circulate again in five seconds When all channels have the same output level turn the Volume D down to about 40dB otherwise the listening level may be too high as soon as the sources music starts to play Afterwards press the Test Tone Selector button again to turn the test tone off and complete the process IMPORTANT NOTE The Output level adjust ment made will be effective for all inputs but only for the actual surround mode selected To be effectiv
13. to turn the unit on press the AVR Selector to have the remote control the AVR functions 18 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Using the On Screen Display When making the following adjustments you may find them easier to make via the unit s on screen display system These easy to read displays give you a clear picture of the current status of the unit and facilitate speaker delay input or digital selection you are making To view the on screen displays make certain you have made a connection from the Video Monitor Out jack on the rear panel to the composite or S Video input of your TV or projector In order to view the AVR s displays the correct video input must be selected on your video display Note that the on screen menus are not available when a component video display is in use IMPORTANT NOTE When viewing the on screen menus using a CRT based projector plasma display or any direct view CRT monitor or television it is important that they not be left on the screen for an extended period of time As with any video display but particularly with projectors constant display of a Static image such as these menus or video game images may cause the image to be permanently burned into the CRT This type of damage is not covered by the AVR warranty and may not be cov ered by the projector TV set s warranty The AVR has two on screen display modes Semi OSD and Full OSD When making con figuration adjustments it is reco
14. 0 so that the cursor moves to the BACK TO SURR SELECT line and presss the Set Button D After one input has been adjusted for analog or digital input speaker type and surround mode return to the INPUT SETUP line on the MASTER menu and enter the settings for each input that you will use In most cases only the digital input and surround mode may be different from one input to the next while the speaker type will usually be the same inputs set to GLOBAL But if prefered you can also select different speaker types or turn speakers on or off individually for each input in use Configuring the Surround Off Stereo Modes For superior reproduction of two channel program materials the AVR offers two Stereo modes an analog Stereo Direct mode that bypasses the digi tal signal processing circuitry for a completely analog signal path that preserves the purity of the original signal and a digital mode that is capable of providing bass management for optimal distri bution of the low frequencies between smaller speakers and a subwoofer Stereo Direct Bypass Mode When the analog Stereo Direct mode is selected by pressing the Stereo Mode Selector until SURROUND OF F appears in the Main Information Display PI and the Surround Mode Indicator ff for Surround Off is lit the AVR will pass the analog source material directly through to the front left and right speakers bypassing the digital processing circuitry In this mo
15. 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 29 for more information Test Tone Press this button to begin the sequence used to calibrate the AVR s output levels See page 24 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 90 4 80 gt 70 y 60 y 50 min min min min min 40 30 20 10 min min min min gt OFF 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 but ton to select any of the HALL THEATER or VMAx surround modes Note that depending on the type of input some modes are not always avail able See page 27 for more information about surround modes Note that this button is also used to tune channels on your TV VCR and Sa receiver when the appropriate source is selected using the device Input Selector Night Mode
16. MULTI VOL e25dB BACK TO MASTER MENU ke Figure 12 When the MULTI ROOM menu appears the on screen cursor will be at the MULTI ROOM line Since this line is used to turn the system on and off do not make an adjustment here unless you wish to turn the system on at this time To turn the system on press the p gt but ton so that ON is shown If you do not wish to turn the system on at this time or to proceed to the next step press the w Button PM once so that the on screen cursor is next to the MULTI IN line At the MULTI IN line press the lt gt buttons D until the desired Audio Video input to the multi room system appears in the highlight ed video When the selection has been made press the w button f once so that the on screen cursor is next to the MULTI VOL line At the MULTI VOL line press the lt gt but tons BEP or hold them pressed until the desired volume level for the multi room system is entered DO NOT use the regular volume con trol knobs for this setting When all settings for the multiroom setup have been made press the Y buttons once so that the on screen gt cursor is next to the BACK TOMASTER MENU line and press the Set button 9 If you have no other adjustments to make press the OSD button to exit the menu system Multiroom Operation When operating the AVR from a remote room location where an IR sensor link has been con nected to the AVR s rear panel Mult
17. 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 vol ume levels See page 32 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 A w buttons D to select the channel being adjusted then press the Set button followed by the a w but tons again to change the level setting See page 32 for more information D A v Buttons These multipurpose buttons are 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 informa tion on using these buttons for each application When the AVR remote is being programmed for the codes of another device these buttons are also used in the Auto Search process See page 40 for more information on programming the remote 4 Button This button is used to change the menu
18. panel to turn the unit on This places the unit in a Standby mode as indicated by the amber color of the Power Indicator K Once the unit is in Standby you may begin a listening session by pressing the System Power Control E or the Source button H on the front panel or the AVR Selector Note that the Power Indicator K will turn blue This will turn the unit on and return it to the input source that was last used The unit may also be turned on from Standby by pressing any of the Source Selector buttons on the remote OQO 9 S 9 0 o the Source button H on the front panel NOTE After pressing one of the Input Selector buttons except VIDA to turn the unit on press the AVR Selector 3 to have the remote control the AVR functions To turn the unit off at the end of a listening ses sion simply press the System Power Control Pl on the front panel or the Power Off Button OA on the remote Power will be shut off to any equipment plugged into the rear panel Switched AC Outlets D and the Power Indicator K will turn orange When the remote is used to turn the unit off it is actually placing the system in a Standby mode as indicated by the orange color of the Power Indicator KJ When you will be away from home for an extended period of time it is always a good idea to completely turn the unit off with the front panel Main Power Switch Efl NOTE All preset memories may be lost if the unit is le
19. silence the unit When it is used in a remote room with a sensor that is connected to the Multi IR Jack this button will temporarily silence the feed to the remote room only Press the button again to return to the previous vol ume level Important Note No matter in which room the Zone Il remote is used as with the main remote it is important to remember to press the Input Selector button B that corresponds to the unit you wish to operate befor you change the device to be controlled and volume for the second zone as connected to the Multi Out Jacks See page 37 for complete information on using the Multiroom System Installation and Connections 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 inter connect 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
20. thus the digital input need not be re selected each time the appropriate input choice e g DVD is made OPERATION 31 Operation Digital Bitstream Indicators When a digital source is playing the AVR senses the type of bitstream data that is present Using this information the correct surround mode will automatically be selected For example DTS bit streams will cause the unit to switch to DTS decoding and Dolby Digital bitstreams will enable Dolby Digital decoding When the unit senses PCM data from CDs and LDs and some music DVDs or certain tracks on normal DVDs it will allow the appropriate surround mode to be select ed manually Since the range of available surround modes depends on the type of digital data that is present the AVR uses a variety of indicators to let you know what type of signal is present This will help you to understand the choice of modes and the input channels recorded on the disc When a digital source is playing the AVR will display a variety of messages to indicate the type of bitstream received These messages will appear shortly after an input or surround mode is changed and will remain in the Main Information Display ET for about five seconds before the display returns to the normal surround mode indication Surround Mode Types For Dolby Digital and DTS sources a three digit indication will appear showing the number of channels present in the data An example of this type of display i
21. CD Inputs Video 2 Component Video Inputs Video 2 Audio Outputs Q Multiroom Outputs Component Video Outputs Video 2 Audio Inputs Fan Vents DVD Component Video Inputs Video 3 Audio Inputs 8 Channel Direct Inputs amp Remote IR Output Video 1 Audio Inputs Digital Audio Outputs Remote IR Input Video 1 Audio Outputs Video Monitor Outputs Multiroom IR Input Preamp Outputs DVD Video Inputs Video 1 Video Outputs Surround Back Multiroom Speaker Outputs NOTE To assist in making the correct connec tions 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 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 Fan Vents These ventilation holes are the an optional external FM antenna to this terminal output of the AVR 330 s airflow system To ensure
22. EXAMPLE bold type indicates a specific remote control or front panel button or rear panel connection jack 36 Installation 37 ultiroom Setup EXAMPLE OCR type indicates a message that is visible on the front panel information display 37 ultiroom Operation oer sr 38 Tuner Operation Kl number in a square indicates a specific front panel control 38 Basic Tuner Operation number in a circle indicates a rear panel connection a ne number in an oval indicates a button or indicator on the remote 39 RDS Operation letter in an oval indicates a button on the Zone remote 39 RDS Tuning 39 RDS Display Options 39 Program Search 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon With the purchase of a Harman Kardon AVR 330 you are about to begin many years of istening enjoyment Designed to provide all the excitement and detail of movie soundtracks and every nuance of musical selections the AVR 330 is truly a multichannel receiver for the new mil ennium 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 Il the full suite of DTS ES 6 1 modes DTS Neo 6 and the atest 7 1 channel versions of Harman s own Logic 7 technology The AVR 330 has been engineered so that it is easy to take advantage of all the power of its digital technology On screen menus fully color c
23. Logic Il Cinema Dolby Pro Logic Il and Dolby 3 Stereo The Dolby Digital EX mode is only available when the system is set for 6 1 7 1 operation by configuring the Surround Back speakers to Small or Large as described on page 21 When a disc is playing that contains a special flag signal in the digital audio data stream the EX mode will be selected automatically It may also be selected using this menu or through the front panel or remote con trols as shown on page 30 A complete explana tion of these modes is found on Page 27 28 Note that when the Dolby Digital mode is select ed there are additional settings available for the Night mode that are associated with the sur round mode only not with the input That s why these settings must be made only once not with each input in use They are described later in the next main chapter see below DOLBY MODE DOLBY DIGITAL NIGHT OFF BACK TO SURR SELECT Figure 6 On the D TS menu the selection choices made with the lt gt Buttons B 6P on the remote are determined by a combination of the type of DTS program material in use and whether the 5 1 or 6 1 7 1 speaker output configuration is in use When the 5 1 configuration is in use the AVR will automatically select the 5 1 version of DTS processing when a DTS data stream is received When the 6 1 7 1 mode is selected the DTS ES Discrete mode will automatically be activated when a DTS source with th
24. Pro Logic Pro Logic II and the Double D symbol are rademarks of Dolby Laboratories Confidential Unpublished Works 1992 1999 Dolby Laboratories Inc All rights reserved DTS and DTS Surround DTS ES and DTS Neo 6 are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems Inc UltraStereo is a trademark of UltraStereo Corp VMAx is a trademark of Harman International Industries Inc and is an implementation of Cooper Bauck Transaural Stereo under patent license Logic 7 is a registered trademark of Harman International Industries Incorporated Crystal is a registered trademark of Cirrus Logic Corp Without input anti slewing and output isolation networks TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 47 harman kardon H A Harman International Company 250 Crossways Park Drive Woodbury New York 11797 www harmankardon com Harman Consumer International 2 route de Tours 72500 Ch teau du Loir France 2003 Harman Kardon Incorporated Part No CQX1A862Z
25. 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 e 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 Dont hesitate to consult your dealer if you are uncertain e 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 ote that with some adapter types it may be just turned around If n
26. Setting 10ft 3m DTS 5 1 When the speaker configuration is set for 5 1 channel operation the DTS 5 1 mode is Delay time not adjustable available when DVD audio only music or laserdiscs encoded with DTS data are played DTS 5 1 provides up to five separate main audio channels and a special dedicated low frequency channel DTS ES 6 1 Matrix When the speaker configuration is set for 6 1 7 1 operation playback of a DTS encoded program Delay time not adjustable DTS ES 6 1 Discrete source will automatically trigger the selection of one of the two DTS ES modes Newer discs with special DTS ES discrete encoding will be decoded to provide six discrete full bandwidth channels plus a separate low frequency channel All other DTS discs will be decoded using the DTS ES Matrix mode which creates a 6 1 channel sound field from the original 5 1 channel soundtrack DOLBY PRO LOGIC II Dolby Pro Logic Il is the latest version of Dolby Laboratory s benchmark surround technology Center 0 30ft 9m MOVIE that decodes full range discrete left center right right surround and left surround channels Initial Setting 12ft 3 6m MUSIC from matrix surround encoded programs and conventional stereo sources when Surround 0 30ft 9m EMULATION an analog input or a digital input with PCM or Dolby Digital 2 0 recordings is in use The Initial Setting 10ft 3m Dolby Pro Logic Il Movie mode is optimized for movie soundtracks that are recorded w
27. adjustment proceeds a few things will happen simultaneously e The channel position being adjusted will flash in the Speaker Channel Input Indicators WZ If the test noise is heard from a channel other than the one shown in the Indicator the on screen display or the front panel display here is an error in the speaker connections If this is the case press the Test Button TWICE to stop the adjustment Then turn the unit off and verify that all speakers are con nected to the proper Outputs DOG Afterwards start the adjusting process again rom the beginning As the individual channels are set the channel name and the adjustment offset will appear in he on screen display if connected and the Main Information Display PI While the evel is changing the Program SPL Indicator will change colors to reflect the output evel in relation to the reference A red indication shows that the level is too high while an orange indication shows that he level is too low When the indicator is green the level is correct and the test noise will move to the next channel e While adjustments are being made the red LED under the AVR Selector will flash This is normal and indicates that EzSet is oper ating 8 After the test noise has circulated once hrough each channel it will send the tone to each channel once again to verify the settings 9 After two complete circulations of the tone he levels are set Th
28. by entering LARGE or SMALL on the SURR BACK line of the SPEAKER SETUP menu press the W Button again and use the lt gt Buttons B y to enter the distance from the video display at the front of the room to the surround speakers Remember that this last adjustment will only be needed when you have surround back speakers installed and Dolby Digital chosen as the surround mode When the delay settings are complete press the v Button once so that the cursor is next to the BACK TO MASTER MENU line and press the Set Button to return to the MASTER menu Note that the delay settings may also be adjust ed at any time when the Dolby Digital or Dolby Pro Logic Il modes are in use by pressing the Delay button on the remote Then press the A V buttons on the remote to select the Center or Rear channels for adjustment followed by a press of the Set button 3 Next press the AJ buttons gt on the remote until the desired figure appears in the Main Information Display PT and press the Set button D twice to confirm the setting and return to the normal display Night Mode Settings The Night mode is a feature of Dolby Digital that uses special processing to preserve the dynamic range and full intelligibility of a movie sound track while reducing the peak level This prevents abruptly loud transitions from disturbing others without reducing the sonic impact of a digital source Note that the Night mode is only available when
29. case of specially mastered high resolution audio discs you will see a 96 KHZ indication The PCM 44 KHZ indication will also appear when modes or inputs are changed for analog sources In those cases the system is telling you the sampling frequency used internally at the output of the analog to digital converters that change the incoming signal from a VCR tape deck the tuner or other ana log source to digital Speaker Channel Indicators In addition to the Bitstream Indicators the AVR features a set of unique channel input indicators that tell you how many channels of digital information are being received and or whether the digital signal is interrupted See Figure 9 Fc ELECTI prj FE lt p BU DER 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 FE in the front panel Main Information Display PI When a standard analog stereo or matrix surround signal is in use only the I and R indicators will light as analog signals have only left and right channels Digital signals however may have one two five Six or seven separate channels depending on the program material the method of transmission and the way in which it was encoded When a digital signal is playing the letters in these indicators will light in response to the specific signal being received It is important to note that although Dolby Digital for example i
30. cated in the front display and on screen display With all other recordings the icons for the sur round back speakers may light when those speakers have been configured to indicate that a signal will be fed to them Matrix decoded with NEO 6 LOGIC 7 or 7 CH Stereo but no letters inside will light as the unit will not receive an input signal for the surround back channels The letters used by the Speaker Channel Input Indicators FE also flash to indicate when a bit stream has been interrupted This will happen when a digital input source is selected before the playback starts or when a digital source such as a DVD is put into a Pause mode The flashing indicators remind you that the playback has stopped due to the absence of a digital signal and not through any fault of the AVR This is normal and the digital playback will resume once the playback is started again Night Mode A special feature of Dolby Digital is the Night mode which enables Dolby Digital input sources to be played back with full digital intelligibilty while reducing the maximum peak level and lifting the low levels by 1 4 to 1 3 This prevents abruptly loud transitions from disturbing others without reducing the impact of the digital source The Night mode is available only when the Dolby Digital mode is selected The Night mode may be engaged when a Dolby Digital DVD is playing by pressing the Night Button on the remote Next press the A W buttons
31. control between the output of the amplifiers and the speakers 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 D 50 watts The Switched outlet will receive power only when the unit is on completely This is recom mended 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 EX is on The AVR 330 draws significantly more current than other household devices such as computers that use removable power cords For that rea son it is important that only the cord supplied with the unit or a direct replacement of identi cal capacity be used Once the power cord is connected you are almost ready to enjoy the AVR 330 s incredible power and fidelity Installation and Connections Speaker Selection No matter which type or brand of speakers is used the same model or brand of speaker should be used fo
32. d d LU LOGIC 7 STEREO B harman kardon AVR 330 MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 9 8 6 6 8 9 Main Remote Control Functions IMPORTANT NOTE The AVR 330 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 cas sette decks The remote is also capable of operat ing a wide variety of other products using the control codes that are part of the remote Before using the remote with other products follow the instructions on pages 40 43 to program the prop er 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 func tions of the remote when it is used to operate the AVR See page 44 for information about alter nate functions for the remote s buttons 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 Tr
33. display is at half the normal bright ness level When OF F is shown all of the in dicators in the Main Information Display PI will go dark f you wish to make other adjustments in the menu press the A w Buttons until the on screen P cursor is next to the desired setting or he BACK TO MASTER MENU line and press the Set button 3 If you have no other adjustments to make press the OSD Button o exit the menu system The display brightness may also be changed by pressing and holding the Set button F on the ront for three seconds until the message in the Main Information Display PI reads VF D FULL Within five seconds press the front panel Selector buttons FA until the desired brightness display level is shown At that point press the Set button E again to enter the setting You can also adjust the Display Brightness by pressing the Dim Button on the remote control Note that the blue lighting inside the volume control and the Power Indicator will remain lit at normal brightness to remind you that the unit is still turned on Once the desired brightness level is selected it will remain in effect until it is changed again or until the unit is turned off Turn On Volume Level As is the case with most audio video receivers when the AVR is turned on it will always return to the volume setting in effect when the unit was turned off However you may prefer to always have the AVR turn on at a specif
34. entry will remain in effect until it is changed even when the unit is turned off If you wish to make other adjustments in the menu press the A w Buttons until the on screen P cursor is next to the desired setting or the BACK TO MASTER MENU line and press the Set button D If you have no other adjustments to make press the OSD Button ED to exit the menu system Multiroom Operation The AVR 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 separate source is lis tened to in the main room In addition to provid ing for control over the selection of the remote source and its volume the AVR offers a compre hensive range of options for powering the speakers in the second zone e Using the line level Multiroom Audio Outputs the selected source may be fed to optional external power amplifiers that may be matched to the specifics of the installation e When the main room system is configured for 5 1 operation the Surround Back Left Right amplifier channels may be used to power the remote zone so that no additional amplifiers are required In addition the AVR includes a remote IR sensor input so that remote control commands from the Zone Il remote included with the unit may be transmitted to the unit while standard IR input output jacks allow the remote zone s com mands to be sent to compatible IR controlled
35. is to begin by placing it in the front of the room about 15cm from a wall or near the front corner of the room Another method is to temporarily place the subwoofer in the spot where you will normally sit and then walk around the room until you find a spot where the subwoofer sounds best Place the subwoofer in that spot You should also follow the instructions of the subwoofer s manufacturer or you may wish to experiment with the best location for a subwoofer in your listening room Center Front Speaker No Ped than Em Left Front Speaker Right Front Speaker A Front Channel Speaker Installation with Direct View TV Sets or Rear Screen Projectors TV or Projection Screen E Center Front Speaker Right Front Speaker Left Front Speaker No more than 2m lt when rear mounted _ speakers are used Optional Rear Wall Mounting B The distance between the left and right speakers should be equal to the distance from the seating position to the viewing screen You may also experiment with placing the left and right speakers slightly forward of the center speaker Rear speaker mounting is an alternate location for 5 1 systems It is required for 7 1 operation At least 15 cm from celling At least 60 cm INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 17 System Configuration Once the speakers have been placed in the room and connected the remaining steps are to pro gram
36. more information on the tuner 3 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 ri on the front panel was held pressed so that AU T 0 appears in the Main Information Display PI 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 PI pressing these but tons will tune stations in single step increments See page 38 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 Main Remote Control Functions 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 Il 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 Il with Dolby Digital 2 0 recordings see page 32 See page 27 for the available Dolby sur round mode options DTS Digital Mode Selector When a DTS source is in use the AVR will select the appropri ate mode automatically and no other mode will be available Pressing this button w
37. name of he desired surround mode group appears in the Main Information Display FX press the Surround Mode Selector E to cycle through he individual modes available For example press his button to select Dolby modes and then press he Surround Mode Selector J to choose rom the various mode options 3 Speaker Select Button Press this button 0 begin the process of selecting the speaker positions that are used in your listening room See page 18 for more information on setup and configuration FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 5 Front Panel Controls Selector Buttons When you are establishing the AVR s configuration settings use these buttons to select from the choices available as shown in the Main Information Display PI EJ Tone Mode Pressing this button enables or disables the Balance Bass and Treble tone controls When the button is pressed so that the words T ONE IN appear in the Main Information Display FX the settings of the Bass F7 and Treble PII controls and of the Balance control PE will affect the outpu signals When the button is pressed so that the words T ONE OU T appear in the Main Information Display PI the output signal will be flat without any balance bass or treble alteration E Surround Mode Selector Press this button to select from among the available surround mode options for the mode group selected The specific modes will vary based on the number of speakers available the mode group
38. off the correct code is found 5 Press the Input Selector again and note that the red light will flash three times before going dark to confirm the entry 6 Try all of the functions on the remote to make certain that the product operates Keep in mind that many manufacturers use a number of differ ent combinations of codes and it is a good idea to make certain that not only the Power control works but the volume channel and transport controls as appropriate If all functions do not work properly you may need to Auto Search for a different code or enter a code via the Direct Code Entry method Programming the Remote Code Readout When the code has been entered using the Auto Search method it is always a good idea to find out the exact code so that it may be easily reentered if necessary You may also read the codes to verify which device has been programmed to a specific Control Selector button 1 Press and hold both the Input Selector for the device you wish to find the code for and the Mute button amp at the same time Note that the Program SPL Indicator will initally turn amber and begin flashing Release the buttons and begin the next step within 20 seconds 2 Press the Set button 3 The Program SPL Indicator will then blink green in a sequence that corresponds to the three digit code with a one second pause between each digit Count the number of blinks between each pause to deter
39. other home theater equipment Once the AVR s remote is programmed with the codes for the products you own it is possible to eliminate most other remotes and replace them with the con venience of a single universal remote control Programming the Remote with Codes As shipped from the factory the remote is fully programmed for all AVR functions as well as those of most Harman Kardon CD changers DVD play ers CD players and cassette decks In addition by following one of the methods below you may pro gram the remote to operate a wide range of devices from other manufacturers Direct Code Entry This method is the easiest way to program your remote to work with different products 1 Use the tables in the separate setup code guide to determine the three digit code or codes that match both the product type e g VCR TV and the specific brand name If there is more than one number for a brand make note of the different choices 2 Turn on the unit you wish to program into the AVR remote 3 Press and hold both the Input Selector for the type of product to be entered e g VCR TV and the Mute X button at the same time When the Program SPL Indicator turns amber and begins flashing release the buttons It is important that you begin the next step within 20 seconds 4 If the unit you wish to program into the AVR remote has a remotable Power on off func tion follow these steps a Point the AVR s remote t
40. outputs of an HDTV Set top convertor satellite receiver or other video source device with component video outputs to these jacks 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 AB is selected the signal will be sent to these jacks DVD Component Video Inputs Connect the Y Pr Pb component video outputs of a DVD player to these jacks 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 out puts a separate sync signal see page 14 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
41. screen or in the Main Information Display EI A typical volume level will appear as a negative number such as 25dB When making the adjustment use the lt P gt buttons D to enter this setting Unlike some of the other adjustments in this menu the turn on volume default will remain in effect even when the unit is turned off completely unless it is changed or turned off in this menu If you wish to make other adjustments in the menu press the A W Buttons D until the on screen cursor is next to the desired setting or the BACK TO MASTER MENU line and press the Set button D If you have no other adjustments to make press the OSD Button to exit the menu system ADVANCED FEATURES 35 Advanced Features Multiroom Operation Semi OSD Settings The semi OSD system places one line messages at the lower third of the video display screen whenever the Volume Input Source Surround mode or tuner frequency of any of the configura tion settings are changed The semi OSD system is helpful in that enables you to have feedback on any control changes or remote commands using the video display when it is difficult to view the front panel displays However you may occasionally prefer to turn these displays off for a particular listening session You may also want to adjust the length of time the displays remain on he screen Both of those options are possible with the AVR To turn off the semi OSD system you will need
42. screen and in the Main Information Display FX Press the A W buttons D with in five seconds to select the desired setting then press Set to confirm the setting Output Level Adjustment Output level adjustment is a key part of the configuration of any surround sound product It is particularly important for a digital receiver such as the AVR as correct outputs ensure that you hear sound tracks with the proper directionality and intensity NOTE Listeners are often confused about the operation of the surround channels While some assume that sound should always be coming from each speaker most of the time there will be little or no sound in the surround channels This is because they are only used when a movie director or sound mixer specifically places sound here to create ambience a special effect or to continue action from the front of the room to the rear When the output levels are properly set it is normal for surround speakers to perate only occasionally Artificially increasing the volume to the rear speakers may destroy the illusion of an enveloping sound field that uplicates the way you hear sound in a movie theater or concert hall o Q IMPORTANT NOTE The output level can be adjusted for each digital and analog surround mode individually This allows you to compensate for level differences between speakers that may also vary with the surround mode selected or to increase or decrease the level of cert
43. source devices Installation Although simple remote room systems may be installed by the average do it yourself hobbyist the complexity of your multizone multiroom sys tem involves running wires inside of walls where the services of a specially trained installer may be required Regardless of who does the work please remember that local building codes may govern in wall electrical work including proper specification of any wiring used and the way in which it is connected You are responsible for making certain that all Multiroom installation work is done properly and in compliance with all applicable codes and regulations For standard installations follow the instructions shown on page 16 for the connection of speaker wire and IR remote wiring to the AVR For installations where the Surround Back Left Right amplifier channels are used to power the remote zone make certain that the system is configured for that type of operation as shown on page 35 Multiroom Operation Multiroom Setup Once the audio and IR link connections have been made the AVR needs to be configured for multiroom operation using the steps below Press the OSD button to bring the M A S TER MENU Figure 1 to the screen Press the A button twice until the on screen gt cursor is next to the MULTI ROOM line Press the Set button 3 to enter the MULTI ROOM menu Figure 12 MULTI ROOM gt MULTI ROOM OFF MULTI IN FM
44. test tone turns off NOTE Remember to verify that the speakers have been properly connected As the test noise circulates listen to make certain that the sound comes from the speaker position shown in the Main Information Display BX If the sound comes from a speaker location that does NOT match the position indicated in the display turn the AVR off using the Main Power Switch EI and check the speaker wiring or connections to external power amplifiers to make certain that each speaker is connected to the correct output terminal After checking for speaker placement let the test noise circulate again and listen to see which channels sound louder than the others Using the front left speaker as a reference press the lt gt Buttons 3 on the remote to bring all speakers to the same volume level When one of the lt gt buttons is pushed the test noise circula tion will pause on the channel being adjusted to give you time to make the adjustment When you release the button the circulation will resume after five seconds The on screen cursor and the test noise can also be moved directly to the speaker to be adjusted by pressing the A W buttons on the remote Continue to adjust the individual channels until the volume level sounds the same from each speaker Note that adjustments should be made with the lt gt Buttons 3 on the remote only NOT the main volume controls If you are using a sound pressure l
45. the Dolby Digital surround mode is selected To adjust the Night mode setting from the menu press the OSD Button so that the MASTER menu appears Then press the W but ton once and press Set to select the SURROUND SETUP menu Again press the V button once and press Set to select the DOLBY menu see fig 6 DOLBY xx MODE DOLBY DIGITAL NIGHT OFF BACK TO SURR SELECT Figure 6 24 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION To adjust the Night mode setting make certain that the p cursor is on the NIGHT line of the DOLBY menu Next press lt gt Buttons ME to choose between the following settings OF F When OFF is highlighted the Night mode will not function MI D When MID appears a mild compression will be applied MA X When MAX appears a more severe com pression algorithm will be applied When you want to use the Night mode feature we recommend that you select the MID setting as a starting point and change to the MAX set ting later if desired When the setting has been made press the A F buttons so that the p cursor is next to BACK TO SURR SELECT and press the Set button to return to the SUR ROUND SELECT menu Note that the Night mode may be adjusted directly any time that Dolby Digital surround mode is selected by pressing the Night button D When the button is pressed the words D RANGE followed by the current setting MI D MAX OF F will appear in the lower third of the video
46. the cabinet Under some circumstances a fan may be equired E Do not place the unit directly on a carpeted surface WB Avoid installation in extremely hot or cold locations or an area that is exposed to direct sunlight or heating equipment W Avoid moist or humid locations E 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 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnit
47. the system configuration memories With the AVR two kind of memories are used those associated individually with the input selected e g surround modes and others working global ly for all inputs selected like speaker output lev els crossover frequencies or delay times used by the surround sound processor First Turn On You are now ready to power up the AVR to begin these final adjustments 1 Plug the Power Cable into an unswitched AC outlet 2 Press the Main Power Switch in until it latches and the word OFF on the top of the switch disappears inside the front panel Note that the Power Indicator KJ will turn orange indicating that the unit is in the Standby mode 3 Remove the protective plastic film from the main front panel lens If left in place the film may affect the performance of your remote control 4 Install the three supplied AAA batteries in the remote as shown Be certain to follow the and polarity indicators that are on the top f the battery compartment o 5 Turn the AVR on either by pressing the System Power Control E or the Input Source Selector fq on the front panel or via the remote by pressing the Power On Button AVR Selector or any of the Input Selectors 9 on the remote The Power Indicator will turn blue to confirm that the unit is on and the Main Information Display PX will also light up NOTE After pressing one of the Input Selector buttons
48. 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 cas sette 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 EA 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 lt 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 connec tion 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 BB to the respective speakers To assure that all the audio signals are carried to your speakers without loss of clarity or resolution we
49. wide range of listening options the AVR is easy to configure so that it provides the best results with your speakers and specific listening room environment A Stereo Direct mode bypasses the digital processor to preserve all of the subtleties of older analog two channel materials while bass management available in the surround and Stereo Digital modes improves your ability to ailor the sound to suit your room acoustics or aste On screen menus make it simple to enter set ings for speaker configurations and bass man agement and the EzSet remote measures a sys em s sound levels and automatically calibrates hem for perfectly balanced sound field presen ation For the ultimate in flexibility the AVR features connections for five video devices all with both composite and S Video inputs Two additional audio inputs are available and a total of six digi tal inputs and three outputs make the AVR 330 capable of handling all the latest digital audio sources For compatibility with the latest HDTV video sources and progressive scan DVD players the AVR also features wide bandwidth low crosstalk component video switching Coax and optical digital outputs are available for direct connection to digital recorders Two video recording outputs preamp out and a color coded eight channel input make the AVR 330 virtually future proof with everything needed to accommodate tomorrow s new formats right on board The AVR 330 flexibi
50. 18 First Turn On 18 Using the On Screen Display noc Declaration of Conformity Input Setup 19 Speaker Setup 22 Surround Setup 23 Configuring the Surround Off Stereo Modes 23 Delay Settings nes e E We Harman Consumer International utput Level Adjustmen 54 Using E 2 route de Tours 25 anual Output Level Adjustment 72500 Ch teau du Loir 27 Operation FRANCE 27 Surround Mode Chart 29 Basic Operation declare in own responsibility that the product 29 Source Selection described in this owner s manual is in compliance 29 6 8 Channel Direct Input with technical standards 30 Controls and Use of Headphones 30 Surround Mode Selection EN 55013 6 1990 31 Digital Audio Playback EN 55020 12 1994 31 Dolby Digital 31 DTS EN 60065 1993 31 PCM Audio Playback EN 61000 3 2 4 1995 31 Selecting a Digital Source 32 Digital Bitstream Indicators 32 Surround mode Types Carsten Olesen 32 PCM Playback Indications Harman Kardon Europe 32 Speaker Channel Indicators 09 03 33 Night Mode 33 Tape Recording 33 Output Level Adjustment With Source Signals 34 Memory backup 35 Advanced Features 35 Surround Amplifier Channel Assignment 35 Display Brightness Typographical Conventions 35 Turn On Volume Level In order to help you use this manual with the remote control front panel controls and rear panel 36 Semi OSD Settings connections certain conventions have been used 36 Full OSD Time Out Adjustment 36 Multiroom Operation
51. ASTER MENU line and press the Set button D If you have no other adjustments to make press the OSD Button to exit the menu system 36 ADVANCED FEATURES MULTIROOM Full OSD Time Out Adjustment The FULL OS D menu system is used to simplify the setup and adjustment of the AVR using a series of on screen menus The fac tory default setting for these menus leaves them on the screen for 20 seconds after a period of inactivity before they disappear from the screen or Time Out This Time Out is a safety measure to prevent the menu text from burning into the CRTs in your monitor or projector which might happen if they were left on indefinitely However some viewers may prefer a slightly longer or shorter period before the Time Out display To change the Full OSD Time Out you will need to make an adjustment in the ADVANCED SELECT menu Figure 11 To start the adjustment press the OSD button to bring the MASTER MENU to the screen Press the A button D until the on screen P cursor is next to the ADVANCED line Press the Set Button MP to enter the ADVANCED SELECT menu Figure 11 At the ADVANCED SELECT menu make certain that the on screen j cursor is next to the FULL OSD TIME OUT line by pressing the A Y Buttons as needed Next press the lt gt buttons DE until the desired time is displayed in seconds Note that unlike most of the other options in this menu this is a perma nent setting change and the time out
52. AVR 330 Audio Video Receiver OWNER S MANUAL AVR 330 e DODIGTALEX T2 106I7 e DUPROLOGICI VMAx e D03 STEREO e DSP e PAES e 7 H STEREO 8 SURR OFF Tone Mode Speaker Channel Digital Select Delay 00000 harman kardon Surr Mode v Surr Select A unin v Source A QO Phones harman kardon Power for the Digital Revolution Table of Contents 3 Introduction 40 Programming the Remote 42 Channel Control Punch Through 4 Safety Information 40 Programming the Remote with Codes 43 Transport Control Punch Through 4 Unpacking 40 Direct Code Entry 43 Reassigning Device Control Selectors 5 Front Panel Controls 40 Auto Search Method 43 Resetting the Remote Memory 7 Rear Panel Connections 41 Code Readout 44 Function List 9 Main Remote Control Functions 41 Macro Programming 46 Troubleshooting Guide 12 Zone Il Remote Control Functions 42 Programmed Device Functions 46 Processor Reset 13 Installation and Connections 42 Volume Punch Through 47 Technical Specifications 13 Audio Connections 13 Video Connections 14 SCART A V Connections 16 System and Power Connections 17 Speaker Selection 17 Speaker Placement 18 System Configuration
53. Kardon CD DVD or Cassette Deck products NOTE The Zone II remote may be used in either the same room where the AVR v is located or it may be used in a separate room with an option al infrared sensor that is connected to the AVR s Multi IR input jack When it is used in the same room as the AVR it will control the func tions 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 6D the buttons for power input source volume and mute will control the source 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 330 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 6D 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 Mute When used in the room where the AVR is located press this button to temporarily
54. NO TEXTor NOTIME message after the individual time out In any FM mode the RDS function requires a strong enough signal for proper operation Program Search PTY An important feature of RDS is its capability of encoding broadcasts with Program Type PTY codes that indicate the type of material being broadcast The following list shows the abbreviations used to indicate each PTY along with an explanation of the PTY e RDS ONLY TRAFFIC e NEWS News AFFAIRS Current Affairs e INF 0 Infomation e SPORT Sports e EDUCATE Educational e DRAMA Drama e CULTURE Culture e SCIENCE Sciencek e VARIE D Varied Speech Programs e POPM Popular Music e ROCKM Rock Music e M 0 R M Middle of the Road Music e LIGHT Classical Music CLASSICS Serious Classical Music e OTHERI Other Music WEATHER Weather Information e FINANCE Financial Programs e CHILDREN Children s Programs e SOCIAL A Social Affairs Programs e RELIGION Religious Broadcasts e PHONE IN Phone in Programs e TRAVEL Travel and Touring e LEISURE Leisure and Hobby e JAZZ Jazz Music e COUNTRY Country Music NATIONAL National Music OLDIES Oldies Music e FOLK M Folk Music e DOCUMENT Documentary Programs e TEST Emergency Test ALARM Emergency Broadcast Information You may search for a specific Program Type PTY by following these steps 1 Press the RDS button F3 until the current PTY is shown in the Main Information
55. VD is selected using the Input Selector button G 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 he Main Information Display FT you then have five seconds to enter a preset memory loca ion using the Numeric Keys 2 See page 38 or more information D Delay Prev Ch Press this button to begin he process for setting the delay times used by he AVR when processing surround sound After pressing this button the delay times are entered by pressing the Set button 3 and then using he A Y buttons to change the setting Press the Set button again to complete the process See page 23 for more information ED P Button Press this button to change a set ting or selection when configuring many of the AVR settings 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 A w buttons to select the channel you wish to set up Press the Set Button D and then select the speaker type Large Small or None appropriate with the speaker in use See page 19 for more informati
56. ace 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 330 s built in 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 amp Before using the remote room you will need to configure the amplifiers for surround operation by changing a setting in the Advanced Select menu following the instructions shown on page 35 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
57. ain speakers intentionally depending on the surround mode selected Note that adjustments made for any surround mode are effective with all inputs asso ciated with the same surround mode Before beginning the output level adjustment process make certain that all speaker connec tions have been properly made The system volume should be turned down at first Finally make certain that the Balance Control EE is set to the center 12 o clock position Using EzSet Harman Kardon s exclusive EzSet remote makes it possible to quickly and accurately set the AVR s output levels without the use of a sound pres sure meter although manual adjustment is also available However for the easiest set up follow these steps while seated in the listening position that will be used most often 1 Make certain that all speaker positions have been properly configured for their large or small settings as outlined above and turn off the OSD system if it is in use 2 Adjust the volume so that it is at 1 5 as shown in the on screen display or Main Information Display PT 3 Select any input associated with the surround mode for which you want to adjust the output levels Remember that the same adjustments must be made with all other surround modes you ve in use 4 Hold the remote in front of you being sure not to cover the EzSet Sensor Microphone D at the top of the remote and aim it at the AVR don t hold it vertically
58. ait at least three minutes After the pause reconnect the AC power cord and check the unit s operation If the system still malfunctions a system reset may clear the problem 46 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE The unit will turn on automatically Note that once you have cleared the memory in this manner it is necessary to re establish all system configura tion settings and tuner presets If the system is still operating incorrectly there may have been an electronic discharge or severe AC line interference that has corrupted the memory or microprocessor If these steps do not solve the problem consult an authorized Harman Kardon service depot Technical Specifications Audio Section Stereo Mode Continuous Average Power FTC 65 Watts per channel 20Hz 20kHz 0 07 THD both channels driven into 8 ohms 5 7 Channel Surround Modes Power Per Individual Channel Front L amp R channels 50 Watts per channel lt 0 07 THD 20Hz 20kHz into 8 ohms Center channel 50 Watts lt 0 07 THD 20Hz 20kHz into 8 ohms Surround L amp R Side L amp R Back channels 50 Watts per channel 0 07 THD 20Hz 20kHz into 8 ohms Input Sensitivity Impedance Linear High Level 200mV 47kohms Signal to Noise Ratio IHF A 95dB Surround System Adjacent Channel Separation Analog Decoding 40dB Pro Logic etc Dolby Digital AC 3 55dB DTS 55dB Frequency Response 1W 0dB 3dB 10Hz 100kHz High Instantaneous Current Capabili
59. and if the input source is digital or analog For example press the Surround Mode Group Selector J to select a mode grouping such as Dolby or Logic 7 and then press this button to see the mode choices available For more information on mode selection see page 30 EN 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 FX see page 38 for more information on tuning stations li 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 or some seconds will switch between stereo and mono receiving and between automatic and manual tuning mode See page 38 for more information on the tuner Set Button When making choices during the setup and configuration process press this button o enter the desired setting as shown in the Main Information Display ET into the AVR s memory The set button may also be used to change the display brightness See page 35 E 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 38 for more information on tuner programming 6 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS IZ Spea
60. ansmitter Window Point this window towards the AVR when pressing buttons on the remote to make certain that infrared commands are properly received Program SPL Indicator This three color indicator is used to guide you through the process of programming the remote it is also used as a level indicator when using the remote s EzSe capabilities See page 24 for more information on setting output levels and see page 40 for infor mation on programming 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 but tons 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 10 MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS
61. at the procedure as needed until all chan nels requiring adjustment have been set When all adjustments have been made and no further adjustments are made for five seconds the AVR will return to normal operation If you are using a disc with noise test signals or an external signal generator as the source from which to trim the output levels you may use the EzSet feature of the remote to guide you to the correct SPL level To use the remote for this pur pose start the test tone from the source and press and quickly release the SPL Indicator Select to activate the sensor While the test tone is played the Program SPL Indicator will change color to indicate the level When it is red the level is too high when it is orange the level is too low To set the refer ence level open the Volume Control until the SPL Indicator s LED lights green when the test signal is fed to the left front speaker Then adjust the level of all other speakers while they are receiving the test signal until the LED lights green for all channels After the output levels or all channels are aligned press the SPL Indicator Select G to turn the sensor and indicator off The channel output may also be adjusted using he full OSD on screen menu system First set he volume to a comfortable listening level using he Volume Control ACA Then press he OSD button to bring up the MASTER MENU Figure 1 Press the W Button four times until the on
62. available choices at which point low frequency information will be sent to he subwoofer or to the Front Left Right speakers in case subwoofer is set to OFF rather than to he speaker channel are 40Hz 60Hz 80Hz 100Hz 120Hz and 200Hz Pick the choice that is identical to the information for the speakers or if an exact match is not possible pick the closest choice that is ABOVE the speaker s lowfrequency imit to avoid the creation of a low frequency hole where your system will have no bass infor mation In cases where L ARGE has been selected as the front channel speaker option and L R LFE has been selected as the subwoofer option the front channel sound information below the cross over point selected for the L R front speakers when fronts are set to Small will be sent to BOTH the front channel speakers and the subwoofer When all speakers are set to LARGE the crossover point for the fronts selectable when they are set to Small will affect the LFE signal and the bass support for the front speakers by the sub when the sub is set to L R LFE see above only In that case the default value 100Hz should be kept or selected for the crossover point for the L R fronts selectable when they are Small as it s indicated and marked by behind the LEF T RIGHT line in the speaker setup menu when the X OVER option is selected Note that the crossover point for the surround speakers and the surround back speakers will b
63. ay times IE Digital Optical 3 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 IE 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 i Digital Coax 3 Input This jack is normally used for connection to the output of portable digital audio devices video game consoles or other products that have a coax digital jack Bl Video 4 Input 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 PA Bass Control Turn this control to modify the low frequency output of the left right channels by as much as 10dB Set this control to a suitable position for your taste or room acoustics FA Balance Control Turn this control to change the relative volume for the front left right channels NOTE For proper operation of the surround modes this control should be at the midpoint or 12 o clock position 2 Treble Control Turn this control to modify the high frequency output of the left right channels by as much as 10dB S
64. 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 14 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS SCART A V Connections For the connections described above your video device needs RCA cinch connectors or and S Video 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 e Units for playback such as satellite receivers camcorders DVD or LD players need an adapter from
65. buttons and the O button PB at the same time until the Program SPL Indicator begins to flash amber 2 Press the 3 button 3 three times 3 The red LED under the Input Selector will go out and the Program SPL Indicator will stop flashing and turn green 4 The Program SPL Indicator will remain green until the remote is reset Note that this may take a while depending on how many commands are in the memory and need to be erased 5 When the Program SPL Indicator goes out the remote has been reset to the factory settings PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE 43 Function List No Button Name AVR Function DVD CD CDR 1 Power On Power On Power On Power On 2 Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off 3 Mute Mute 4 AVR AVR Select 5 DVD DVD Input Select DVD Select 6 cD CD Input Select CD Select 7 Tape Tape Input Select 8 VID 1 Video 1 Select 9 VID 2 Video 2 Select 0 VID 3 Video 3 Select 1 VID 4 Video 4 Select 2 DIM 3 AM FM Tuner Select 4 6 8 Ch Select 6 8 Ch Input Select 5 SPL SPL 6 Sleep Sleep 7 Test Test Tone Input Select 8 T V select 9 Volume Up Volume Up 20 Surround Select Surround Mode Select CDR Select 21 Ni
66. c or Logic 7 Music or Enhanced modes often deliver enveloping surround presentations through the use of the natural surround information present in all stereo recordings However for stereo programs without any surround information the Theater Hall and 5 7CH Stereo modes should be tried effective particularly with old extreme stereo recordings and for mono programs we suggest that you try the Theater or Hall modes And when you use only two front channel speakers you should select Harman s patented VMAx mode delivering a virtually three dimensional sound space with two speakers only Surround modes are selected using either the front panel controls or the remote To select a new surround mode from the front panel first press the Surround Mode Group Selector Button E until the desired major surround mode group such as Dolby DTS or Logic 7 is selected Next press the Surround Mode Selector Button J to choose the specific individual surround mode To select a surround mode using the remote con trol press the button for the major surround mode group that includes the mode you wish to choose from Dolby DTS Surround DTS Neo 6 T Logic 7 Stereo D or DSP Surround f The first press of the button will show the current mode from that group if it is already in use or the first available mode if you are currently using another mode To cycle through the available modes in that group press the button again u
67. 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 p Video 2 Video Inputs Connect these jacks to the PLAY OUT composite or S Video jacks on a second VCR or other video source amp Optical Digital Inputs Connect the optical digital output from a DVD player HDTV receiver the 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 or a standard PCM digital source Coaxial Digital Inputs Connect the coax igital output from a DVD player HDTV receiver he output of a compatible computer sound card aying MP3 files or streams LD player MD ayer or CD player to these jacks The signal ay be either a Dolby Digital signal DTS signal 2 channel MPEG 1 signal or a standard PCM gital source Do not connect the RF digital out put 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 me 3 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 Connec
68. cy information below the crossover point identical with the one for the surround speakers will be sent to the subwoofer output when the subwoofer is set to ON or to the Front LEFT RIGHT when subwoofer is set to OFF When LARGE is selected the system will adjust so that the full complement of 6 1 7 1 surround processing decoding modes are available and a full range signal will be sent to the surround back channels with no low frequency information sent to the subwoofer output 7 When you have completed your selection for the surround channels press the W Button D on the remote to move the cursor to SUBWOOFER 8 Press the lt gt Buttons PB amp on the remote to select the option that best describes your System The choices available for the subwoofer position will depend on the settings for the other speakers particularly the front left right positions If the front left right speakers are set to SMALL the subwoofer will automatically be set to S UB which is the on position System Configuration If the front left right speakers are set to LARGE three options are available e f no subwoofer is connected to the AVR press he lt gt Buttons B P on the remote so hat NONE appears in the on screen menu When this option is selected all bass informa ion will be routed to the front left right main speakers e f a subwoofer is connected to the AVR you have the option to have th
69. d Input Selector will flash three times and then go out Example To use the TAPE button to oper ate a second VCR first press the TAPE Input Selector and the Mute button at the same time until the red light glows under the TAPE button Press the VCR button fol lowed by the three digit code for the specific model you wish to control Finally press the TAPE button again Important Note Only those Input Selector buttons can be reassigned that replace other buttons for devices of the same kind So the bottons for DVD CD TAPE and VCR devices with transport functions can replace one another as the Selectors for TV CBL SAT and VID 4 To remove the Reassign function and return the remote to its original configuration repeat steps 1 3 and 4 above not 2 however press the same Input Selector button in steps 1 and 4 i e re program the button with its original code Resetting the Remote Memory As you add components to your home theater system occasionally you may wish to totally repro gram the remote control without the confusion of any commands macros or Punch Through programming that you may have done To do this it is possible to reset the remote to the original factory defaults and command codes by following these steps Note however that once the remote is reset all commands or codes that you have entered will be erased and will need to be re entered 1 Press any of the Input Selector
70. d encoding used indicate it in the Channel Input Indicators 71 and adjust to accommodate it When a Dolby Digital or DTS source is playing you normally may not be able to select some of the analog surround modes such as Dolby Pro Logic Il Dolby 3 Stereo Hall Theater 5CH 7CH Stereo or Logic 7 except with specific Dolby Digital 2 0 recordings that can be played with the Pro Logic Il modes too see page 31 e When a digital source is playing it is possible to make an analog recording using the Tape or Video 1 or Video 2 or record outputs even if the source is connected to any digital input of the AVR only as long as Surround Off mode is selected possible with a PCM source only But the analog two channel signal even of a Dolby Digital not DTS source the Downmix to Stereo or Dolby Surround can be recorded by connecting its analog audio outputs to the appropriate analog inputs e g DVD of the AVR Additionally the digital signals will be passed through to the Digital Audio Outputs Tape Recording In normal operation the audio or video source selected for listening through the AVR is sent to the record outputs This means that any program you are watching or listening to may be recorded simply by placing machines connected to the outputs for Tape Outputs or Video 1 or 2 Outputs DE in the record mode When a digital audio recorder is connected to any of the Digital Audio Outputs you are able
71. d or decrease the frequency by one increment When the tuner receives a strong enough signal for adequate reception MANAUL TUNE D will appear in the Main Information Display PI 38 TUNER OPERATION 4 Stations may also be tuned directly by press ing the Direct button D and then pressing the Numeric Keys that correspond to the station s frequency Note that for entering num bers higher than 100 you need to enter only the 1 rather than 10 the first 0 will be added automatically The desired station will automatically be tuned after the latest number is entered If you press an incorrect button while entering a direct frequency press the Clear button f to start over NOTE When the FM reception of a stereo station is weak audio quality will be increased by switching to Mono mode by pressing the Tuner Mode button on the remote or hold ing the Band Selector J on the front panel so that MANUAL appears momentarily in the Main Information Display ET and then goes out Preset Tuning Using the remote up to 30 stations may be stored in the AVR s memory for easy recall using the front panel controls or the remote To enter a station into the memory first tune the station using the steps outlined above Then 1 Press the Memory button on the remote Note that two underscore lines will appear in the Main Information Display BX 2 Within five seconds press the Numeric Keys corresponding to the locati
72. d realism Use this mode when you have a center channel speaker but no surround speakers THEATER The THEATER mode creates a sound field that resembles the acoustic feeling of a Delay time not adjustable standard live performance theater with stereo and even pure mono sources HALL 1 The two Hall modes create sound fields that resemble a small HALL1 or Delay time not adjustable HALL 2 medium sized HALL 2 concert hall with stereo and even pure mono sources VMAx Near When only the two front channel loudspeakers are used Harman s patented VMAx mode No surround channels VMAx Far delivers a three dimensional sound space with the illusion of phantom speakers at the center and surround positions The VMAx N or Near Field mode should be selected when your listening position is less than 1 5 m from the speakers The VMAx F or Far Field mode may be selected when your listening position is greater than 1 5 m from the speakers The VMAx modes are also available using the Headphones Output EJ When headphones are being used the Far Field mode will push the sound field away from your ears reducing the inside the head sensation often experienced when using headphones 5 Channel Stereo This mode takes advantage of multiple speakers to place a stereo signal at both the front and No delay available in 7 Channel Stereo back of a room Depending on whether the AVR has been configured for either 5 1 or 6 1 7 1 these modes opera
73. d to the remote room press he Multiroom button on the remote Next press the Set button 3 Press the A w buttons to turn the multiroom feed on or off When the multiroom system is on the Main Information Display PI or OSD will display MULTI ON Press the Set button twice to enter the setting When the multiroom system is turned on the input selected using the Multiroom Menu will be fed to the Multiroom Output jacks on the rear panel The volume will be as set in the same menu although it may also be adjusted using an optional IR sensor and the Zone II remote in the remote location or on the optional audio power amplifier connected to the Multiroom Output jacks O Once the multiroom system is turned on it will remain on even if the AVR is placed in the Standby mode in the main room by pressing the Power Off Button or the System Power Control FA on the front panel To turn off the multiroom system from the main listening room when the AVR is on press the Multiroom but ton Kf and then the Set button D Press the A F buttons so that the Main Information Display PI or OSD will display MULTI OFF Even when the AVR is turned off to Standby mode and the multiroom system is turned off too the multiroom system may be turned on at any time by pressing the Multiroom button T5 or any of the Selector buttons 23 9 in the remote room MULTIROOM 37 Tuner Operation Basic Tuner Operation The AVR 330
74. de the front left and right speakers will automatically be configured as LARGE it is not possible to configure these speakers as SMALL When the AVR is in the Stereo Bypass mode you may still configure the subwoofer output so that it is either turned off with a full range signal going to the front left right speakers or you may configure it so that the subwoofer feed is activat ed The factory default setting is to have the sub woofer turned off for this mode but you may change that setting by following these steps 1 Press the Speaker Button FI 2 Press the Set Button MW to activate the configuration menu 3 Press the amp w Buttons on the remote or the lt gt Buttons yd on the front panel to select the desired option SUB NONE turns off the feed to the subwoofer while SUB lt L R gt turns it on 4 When the desired setting has been entered press the Set Button DEF to return to normal operation Stereo Digital Mode When the Stereo Direct Bypass mode is in use a full range signal is always sent to the front left right speakers By its nature that option does not pass the signal through the AVR s digital sig nal processing creating the requirement for full range speakers If your front speakers are band width limited satellite speakers we recommend that you do NOT use the Bypass mode but rather use the DSP SURROUND OF F mode for stereo listening To listen to programs in the two chan
75. e the selection of an input will automatically recall those settings For that reason the procedures described below must be repeated for each input source so that you have the opportunity to custom tailor each source to your specific listening requirements However once made they need not be changed again unless you need to alter a setting When using the full OSD system to make the setup adjustments press the OSD button once so that the MASTER MENU Figure 1 appears Note that the p cursor will be next to the INPUT SETUP line Press the Set button to enter the menu and the INPUT SETUP menu Figure 2 will appear on the screen Press the buttons 9 6D until the desired input name appears in the highlighted video as well as being indicated in the front panel Input Indicators PT by the blue LED next to the desired input name If the input will use the standard left right analog inputs no further adjustment is needed except with DVD INPUT SETUP x b INPUT DIGITAL VIDEO 1 IN ANALOG BACK TO MASTER MENU Figure 2 If you wish to associate one of the digital inputs with the selected input source press the w Button on the remote while the INPUT SETUP menu Figure 2 is on the screen and note that the on screen cursor will drop down to the DIGITAL IN line Press the lt gt Buttons ED until the name of the desired digital input appears To return to the Analog input press the buttons u
76. e identical That s why no crossover point for the surround back speakers is selectable or shown in the menu Important Note All settings for the crossover points will be Global i e they will be identical for all inputs no matter if the BASSMANAGER see above was configured for Global or Independent 10 When all speaker selections have been made press the W Button D until the cursor is next to the BACK TO MASTER MENU line and press the Set Button to return to the Main menu 11 The Speaker Configuration may also be changed at any time without using the full OSD on screen menu system by pressing the Speaker Selector 3 on the front panel or 3 on the remote control Once the button is pressed FRONT SPEAKER will appear in both the lower third of the video display and the Main Information Display FX Within five seconds either press the lt gt buttons on the front panel or the A W buttons D on the remote to select a different speaker posi tion or press the Set Button AJ to begin the adjustment process for the front left and right Speakers When the Set button EE D has been pressed and the system is ready for a change to the front speaker setting the on screen display and Main Information Display PI will read FRONT LARGE or FRONT SMALL depending on he current setting Press the lt gt buttons rd on he front panel or the A W buttons 3 on the remote until the desired setting is shown using he instruc
77. e ES Discrete flag is in use and the DTS ES Matrix mode will be acti vated when an ES Matrix encoded audio track is received In both cases the appropriate surround mode will be indicated in the Main Information Display PI in the front panel dis play and on the screen When a non ES DTS disc is in use when the 6 1 7 1 mode is chosen the unit automatically will select the DTS NEO 6 mode to create a full eight speaker surround mode See page 27 for a complete explanation of the DTS modes On the LOGIC 7 menu the selection choices made with the lt gt Buttons on the remote are determined by whether the 5 1 or 6 1 7 1 speaker output configuration is in use In either case the selection of a Logic 7 mode enables Harman Kardon s exclusive Logic 7 pro cessing to create fully enveloping multichannel surround from either two channel Stereo or Matrix encoded programming such as VHS cassettes laserdiscs or television broadcasts produced with Dolby surround In the 5 1 configuration you may select the Logic 7 5 1 Music Cinema or Enhanced modes They work best with two channel music surround encoded programs or standard two channel pro gramming of any type respectively When the 6 1 7 1 mode is selected the Logic 7 7 1 Music or Cinema modes are available but the output will be in a full eight channel sound field Note that the Logic 7 modes are not available when either Dolby Digital or DTS Digital soundtracks are in u
78. e Input Selector in Steps 1 and 3 Programming the Remote Transport Control Punch Through The AVR s remote may be programmed to operate so that the Transport Control Functions D Play Stop Fast Forward Rewind Pause and Record for a VCR DVD or CD will operate in con junction with one of the other devices controlled by the remote For example while using and con trolling the TV you may wish to start or stop your VCR or DVD without having to change the device selected by the AVR or the remote To program the remote for Transport Control Punch Through fol low these steps 1 Press the Input Selector for the device you wish to have the channel control associated with and the Mute button at the same time until the red light illuminates under the Input Selector and the Program SPL Indicator flashes amber 2 Press the Play button D The Program SPL Indicator will stop flashing and stay amber 3 Press and release the AVR or Input Selector button for the device that will be used to change the channels The Program SPL Indicator will blink green three times and then go out to confirm the data entry Example To control the transport of a CD player while the remote is set to control the TV press the VID 2 TV Input Selector button and the Mute button at the same time Next release them and press the Play button followed by the CD Input Selector button NOTE To remove the Channel Contr
79. e Program SPL Indicator will remain green at each channel Upon completion of the second circu ation the Program SPL Indicator will lash green twice and then go out The tone will stop and the AVR will return to normal operation If you find that the output levels chosen by EzSet are either much lower or much higher than the OdB reference setting or even at the limits of the 10dB variation range for the output levels depending on the sensitivity of the speakers in use and your specific room layout you may repeat the procedure Return to Step 2 and adjust the master volume either higher or lower appropriately to the output levels set previously e g when levels were set to about 7dB reduce the master volume for 7dB to accommo date your particular room layout and your speak ers You may repeat this procedure as many times as necessary to achieve a desired result In order to prevent possible damage to your hearing or your equipment we emphasize that you should avoid setting the master volume above OdB NOTE The subwoofer output is not adjusted when the test tone is in use To adjust the subwoofer output you must use an external source following the instructions on page 33 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 anual output l
80. e Record 68 Stop Stop Stop 69 Pause Pause FUNCTION LIST 45 Troubleshooting Guide SYMPTOM Unit does not function when Main Power Switch EE is pushed Display lights but no sound or picture Units turns on but Front Panel Display does not light No sound from any speaker light around Power switch E is red No sound from surround or center speakers Unit does not respond to remote commands Intermittent buzzing in tuner Letters flash in the Channel Indicator Display FE and Digital Audio stops Processor Reset In the rare case where the unit s operation or the displays seem abnormal the cause may involve the erratic operation of the system s memory or microprocessor CAUSE No AC Power e Intermittent input connections Mute is on Volume control is down Display brightness is turned off Amplifier is in protection mode due to possible short e Amplifier is in protection mode due to internal problems Incorrect surround mode e Input is mono Incorrect configuration Stereo or Mono program material Weak batteries in remote Wrong device selected e Remote sensor ET is obscured e Local interference Digital audio feed paused To clear the AVR s entire system memory includ ing tuner presets output level settings delay times and speaker configuration data first put the unit in Standby by pressing the System Power Control button BA Next press the
81. e for any other mode select that mode with any input and repeat the level adjustment described above This will also allow you to com pensate level differences between speakers that may be different with each surround mode or to increase or decrease the level of certain speakers intentionally depending on the surround mode selected Note Output level adjustment is not available for the VMAx or Surround Off mode as no surround speakers are used so level differences between the speakers in the room cannot occur But to compensate level differences between stereo VMAx and other surround modes independently from the input selected the outputs can be adjusted with the Level Trim Adjustment procedure see page 33 also for the Surround Off Stereo and VMAx modes Once the settings outlined on the previous pages have been made the AVR is ready for operation While there are some additional settings to be made these are best done after you have had an opportunity to listen to a variety of sources and different kinds of program material These advanced settings are described on pages 35 to 36 of this manual In addition any of the settings made in the initial configuration of the unit may be changed at any time As you add new or different sources or speakers or if you wish to change a setting to better reflect your listening taste simply follow the instructions for changing the settings for that parameter as shown in this section
82. e front left right main speakers reproduce bass frequencies at all times and have the subwoofer operate only when the AVR is being used with a digital source that contains a dedicated Low Frequency Effects or LFE soundtrack This allows you to use both your main and subwoofer speakers to take advantage of the special bass created for certain movies To select that option press the lt gt Buttons on the remote so that LF E appears in the on screen menu If a subwoofer is connected and you wish to use it for bass reproduction in conjunction with the main front left right speakers regardless of the type of program source or Surround mode you are listening to press the lt gt Buttons BED on the remote so that L R LFE appears in the on screen menu When this option is selected a full range signal will be sent to the front left right main speakers The subwoofer will receive the front left and right bass frequencies under the crossover frequency selected in another setting on this menu as described below and also the LFE soundtrack 9 When all initial speaker size settings have been made you now have the option to take advantage of the AVR S Triple Crossover system which allows individual crossover settings to be made for each speaker grouping set to Small The low frequency crossover point is set by the design of your speakers It is defined as the frequency which is the lowest possible frequency the speaker i
83. e to an industry convention of using black terminals for negative and red ones for positive some manufacturers may vary from this configu ration To assure proper phase and optimal per formance 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 connect ed to one or more subwoofer speakers If you are using a powered subwoofer that does not have line level input connections follow the instruc tions 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 equipm
84. e tone or balance controls will not function OPERATION 29 Operation Controls and Use of Headphones Adjust the volume to a comfortable level using he front panel Volume Control F1 or remote Volume Up Down buttons To temporarily silence all speaker outputs press he Mute button 9 This will interrupt the output to all speakers and the headphone jack but it will not affect any recording or dubbing hat may be in progress When the system is muted the word MU T E will blink in the Main Information Display ET Press the Mute button amp again to return to normal operation During a listening session you may wish to adjust the Bass Control FX and Treble Control PT to suit your listening tastes or room acoustics Note that these controls and Balance will not function when the 6 8 channel direct input is in use To set the output of the AVR so that the output is flat with the tone and balance controls de activated press the Tone Mode button EJ once or twice so that the words Tone Ou t appear momentarily in the Main Information Display FI To return the tone controls to an active con dition press the Tone Mode EJ button once or twice so that the words T on e I n momentarily appear in the Main Information Display PI For private listening plug the 6 3 mm stereo phone plug from a pair of stereo headphones into the front panel Headphone Jack FA Note that when the headphone s plug is c
85. elector WZ Speaker Channel Input Indicator KE Input Source Selector IA RDS Select Button Delay KE Digital Optical 3 Input KE Surround Mode Indicators EX Digital Coax 3 Input EJ System Power Control When the Main Power Switch EE 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 EJ will turn blue when the unit is on EJ Power Indicator This LED will be illuminated in orange when the unit is in the Standby mode o signal that the unit is ready to be turned on When the unit is in operation the indicator will urn blue E Headphone Jack This jack may be used to isten to the AVR s output through a pair of head phones Be certain that the headphones have a standard 6 3 mm stereo phone plug Note that he speakers will automatically be turned off when the headphones are connected E PX 16 Fi Video 4 input jacks PA Bass Control FX Balance Control EZ Treble Control Bq Digital Input Selector Bq Channel Select Button Volume Control EX Input Indicators PI Main Information Display ET Remote Sensor Window El 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 gt DTS Digital Modes gt DSP Modes gt Stereo Modes Logic 7 Modes Once the button is pressed so that the
86. ements of Logic 7 processing and does not indicate a problem with your receiver When NONE is selected no signals will be sent to the center channel output The receiver will operate in a phantom center channel mode Center channel information will be sent to the left and right front channel outputs and the center channel bass will be sent to the subwoofer output when L R LFE is selected in the SUB WOOFER line in this menu see below This mode is needed if no Center speaker is used Note that when the Logic 7 Cinema or Enhanced surround modes are selected a Center speaker must be used the Logic 7 Music mode works well without a Center too 5 When you have completed your selection for the center channel press the W Button D on the remote to move the cursor to SURROUND 6 Press the lt gt Buttons 3 X9 on the remote to select the option that best describes the sur round speakers in your system based on the speak er definitions shown on page 21 When SMALL is selected with all digital sur round modes low frequency surround channel sounds will be sent to the Fronts when Sub is turned off or to the subwoofer output when Sub is on With any analog surround mode the rear bass feed depends on the mode selected and the setting of the Sub and front speakers When L ARGE is selected a full range output will be sent to the surround channel outputs with all analog and digital surround modes and except with Hal
87. ent is connected in the same manner as audio components Again the use of high quality interconnect cables is recommended to preserve signal quality To ensure best video performance S Video sources should be connect ed to the AVR 330 only with their S Video In Outputs not with their composite video connectors too 1 Connect a VCR s audio and video Play Out jacks to the Video 1 or Video 2 In jacks 4 f 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 D on the AVR 2 Connect the analog audio and video outputs of a satellite receiver cable TV converter or televi Sion set or any other video source to the Video 3 696p jacks 3 Connect the analog audio and video outputs of a DVD or laser disc player to the DVD jacks 6 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 p EF 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 6 If your DVD player and monitor both have component video connections connect the com ponent outputs of the DVD player to the DVD Component Video Inputs Note that even when component video connections are used the audio connections must still be made to eithe
88. er See page 13 for more information on speaker polarity Surround Speaker Outputs Connect these outputs to the matching and terminals on your surround channel speakers In confor mance with the new CEA color code specifica tion 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 13 for more information on speaker polarity D 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 FA B 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 in Standby pro vided that the Main Power switch EE is on 8 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 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 D AC Power Cord Connect the AC plug to an unswitched AC wall output A Video 2 Component Video Inputs Connect the Y Pr Pb component video
89. erent settings for each input In most cases the factory default setting of GLOBAL will be appropriate as most listeners do not need to have individual ized speaker settings However some listeners particularly those with full range front speakers that are used for both movies and music may pre fer that different speaker settings be used when listening to music through a CD player as opposed to a movie from a DVD player VCR or cable satellite set top SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 19 System Configuration If you wish to customize the speaker size individu ally to each input make certain that the cursor is on the BASS MGR line and press the lt gt Buttons 6P so that INDEPENDENT appears in highlighted video When this setting is entered all speaker size settings will be shown with their factory default size in the menu and all other inputs will turn to INDEPENDENT too Now you should enter the speaker size settings prefered for the input selected as described below Remember that in this case the size set tings just entered will apply to the current input ONLY and you will need to go back to the INPUT menu to select another input and then return to this menu page again to change the set tings for the next input Repeat the procedure for any input where you wish to have a set of speaker configuration different from the default settings 2 Begin the speaker size setup process by making certain that the cursor is pointing toward t
90. ering 5 1 6 1 or 7 1 audio Although both DTS and Dolby Digital are digital they use different methods of encoding the signals and thus they require different decoding circuits to convert the digital signals back to analog DTS encoded sound tracks are available on select DVD and LD discs as well as on special audio only DTS CDs You may use any LD DVD or CD player equipped with a digital output to play DTS encoded special audio only CDs with the AVR but DTS LDs can be played on LD players and DTS DVDs on DVD players only All that is required is to connect the player s digital output to either the Optical or Coaxial input on the rear panel amp amp D or front panel HET In order to listen to DVDs encoded with DTS sound tracks the DVD player must be compatible with the DTS signal as indicated by a DTS logo on the player s front panel Note that early DVD players may not be able to play DTS encoded DVDs This does not indicate a problem with the AVR as some players cannot pass the DTS signal through to the digital outputs If you are in doubt as to the capability of your DVD player to handle DTS DVDs consult the player s owner s manual Please note that some DVD players are shipped with their output set for Dolby Digital only To insure that DTS data is being sent to the AVR please check the setup menu system on your DVD player to make certain that DTS data output is enabled PCM Audio Playback PCM Pulse Code Modu
91. ess the Mute button to store the Sat Receiver Power On command e Press the Sleep Channel Up button D to complete the process and store the macro sequence After following these steps each time you press the Macro 1 button the remote will send all Power On commands Erasing Macro Commands To remove the commands that have been pro grammed into one of the Macro buttons follow these steps 1 Press the Mute button amp and the Macro button that contains the commands you wish to erase 2 Note that the Program SPL Indicator will flash amber and the red LED under the Input Selector last used will turn on 3 Within ten seconds press the Surround Mode Selector Channel Down button f 4 The red LED under the Selector will go out and the Program SPL Indicator will turn green and flash three times before it goes out 5 When the Program SPL Indicator goes out the Macro has been erased PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE 41 Programming the Remote Programmed Device Functions Once the AVR s remote has been programmed for the codes of other devices press the appropriate Input Selector to change the remote from control over the AVR to the additional product When you press any of these buttons it will briefly flash in red to indicate that you have changed the device being controlled When operating a device other than the AVR the controls may not correspond exactly to the function pri
92. et this control to a suitable position for your taste or room acoustics PA Digital Input Selector When playing a source that has a digital output press this button to select between the Optical and Coaxial D Digital inputs See pages 22 24 for more information on digital audio E 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 33 Volume Control Turn this knob clockwise to increase the volume counterclockwise to decrease the volume If the AVR is muted adjust ing volume control will automatically release the unit from the silenced condition EI 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 FI Main Information Display This display delivers messages and status indications to help you operate the receiver Kf 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 Rear Panel Connections 0069260 9 o 0 e aemqmemoeoeeoemewomemoeoeo p Qo ss Lo eel TENN AM
93. evel SPL meter for precise level adjustment with the test tone open the main Volume Control to 15dB and set the individual output level for each channel so that the meter reads 75dB C Weighted Slow After all settings are made turn the main volume down SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 25 System Configuration You may also adjust the output levels manually while using the level indication feature of the EzSet remote To activate the sensor and indica or simply press and release the SPL Indicator Select Button G on the remote while the est tone is circulating and set the main Volume Control to 15dB respectively higher or ower if needed as outlined above The Program SPL Indicator will change color to indicate the level Adjust the level using he lt gt Buttons on the remote until he LED lights green for all channels When it is red the level is too high when it is orange the evel is too low Press the SPL Indicator Select C button when you are finished to turn the sensor and Indicator off NOTE The subwoofer output level is not adjustable using the test tone To change the subwoofer level follow the steps for Output Level Trim Adjustment on page 33 When all channels have an equal volume level the adjustment is complete Now turn the Volume down to about 40dB otherwise the listening level may be too high as soon as the source s music starts to play To exit this menu press the A W buttons until the on
94. evel adjustment is most easily done through the CHANNEL ADJUST menu Figure 8 If you are already at the main menu press the W Button until the on screen P cursor is next to the CHANNEL AD JUST line If you are not at the main menu press the OSD Button to bring up the MASTERMENU Figure 1 and then press the W Button four times so that the onscreen cursor is next to the CHANNEL ADJUST line Press the Set Button to bring the CHANNEL ADJUST menu Figure 8 to the screen CHANNEL ADJUST FL gt DdB SBR OdB CEN OdB SBL OdB FR gt DdB SL 5 DdB SR gt DdB SUB OdB CHANNEL RESET 5 OFF TEST TONE BACK TO OFF MASTER MENU Figure 8 Once the menu appears on your video screen first use the A Button D to move the on screen cursor so that it is next to the TEST TONE line Press the lt gt Buttons M so that ON is highlighted You will hear a test noise circulate from speaker to speaker in a clockwise direction around the room The test noise will play for two seconds in each speaker before circulating and a blinking on screen cursor will appear next to the name of each speaker location when the sound is at that speaker Now turn up the volume until you can hear the noise clearly IMPORTANT NOTE Because this test noise will have a much lower level than normal music the volume must be lowered after the adjustment for all channels is made but BEFORE you return to the main menu and the
95. ft turned off with the Main Power Switch ll for more than two weeks Using the Sleep Timer To program the AVR for automatic turn off press the Sleep Button D on the remote Each press of the button will increase the time before shut down in the following sequence 90 gt 80 _ 70 __ 60 __ 50 min min min min min Lt y 305 20 5 10 5 ore min min min min The sleep time will be displayed in the Main Information Display PI and it will count down until the time has elapsed When the programmed sleep time has elapsed the unit will automatically turn off to Standby mode Note that the front panel display will dim to one half brightness when the Sleep function is programmed To cancel the Sleep function press and hold the Sleep Button until the infor mation display returns to normal brightness and the Sleep indicator numbers disappear and the words SLEEP OF F appear in the Main Information Display PT Source Selection To select a source press any of the Source Selector buttons on the remote OO CoO NOTE After pressing one of the Input Selector buttons to turn the unit on press the AVR Selector to have the remote control the AVR functions e The input source may also be changed by pressing the front panel Input Source Selector button KE Each press of the button will move the input selection through the list of available inputs As the input is changed the AVR will auto matically switch
96. ght ight Mode Select Subtitle on off CDP Select 22 Multi Room ulti Room Select 23 Volume Down Volume Down 24 Channel Guide Channel Trim litle 25 A ove Adjust Up Up 26 Speaker Menu Speaker Adjust enu Intro 27 lt ove Adjust Left Left 28 Set Set Enter 29 ove Adjust Right Right 30 Digital Exit Digital Input Select Open Close 31 v ove Adjust Down Down 32 Delay Prev Ch Delay Adjust Return Open Close 33 1 1 1 1 E 7 7 7 40 8 8 8 8 41 Tun M Tuner Mode Chapter Repeat 42 9 9 9 9 8 o 0 0 0 44 Memory Memory Audio Time CDR Display 45 Tune Up Tune Up Next Chapter 46 Direct Direct Tuner Entry Angle Random 47 Clear Clear Clear Clear 48 Preset Up Preset Tune Up Slow Forward 10 49 Tune Down Tune Down Prev Chapter Track Increment 50 OSD OSD Program 51 RDS RDS Disc Skip Disc Skip 52 Preset Down Preset Tune Down Slow Rev 3 un 54 M2 56 M4 57 Dolby Dolby Modes 58 DTS SURR DTS Digital Modes 59 DTS Neo 6 DTS Neo 6 Select 60 Logic 7 Logic 7 Select 61 Stereo Stereo Mode Select harman kardon 62 Skip Down Skip Skip 63 Skip Up Skip Skip AVR 330 64 Rewind R Search R Search 65 Play Play Play 66 Fast Forward F Search F Search 67 Record Record 68 Stop Stop Stop 69 Pause Pause Pause 44 FUNCTION LIST Function List
97. he LEFT RIGHT line which sets the configura tion for the front left and right speakers If you wish to make a change to the front speakers configuration press the lt gt Buttons 9 P so that either LARGE or SMALL appears match ing the appropriate description from the definitions shown above When SMALL is selected low frequency front channel sounds will be sent only to the subwoofer output If you choose this option and there is no subwoofer connected you will not hear any low frequency sounds with front channel signals When L ARGE is selected a full range output will be sent to the front left and front righ outputs Depending on the choice made in the SUBWOOFER line in this menu see below the front left and right bass information may also be directed to the subwoofer NOTE When the front speakers are set to the LARGE option and the surround mode is set to Surround Off or pure two channel stereo when an analog signal source is present it will be routed directly from the input to the volume control without being digitized or processed If you have full range front speakers and wish to remove all digital processing from the circuit path select this configuration If you wish to set this option for use with only one input such as a CD player that uses an external DAC or an optional external phono preamp you must choose the INDEPENDENT setting on the BASS MGR line at the bottom of this menu so that only those
98. ic It delivers five or six discrete channels left front center right front left surround and right surround and with DTS ES see below even surround back with identical signals for left and right Each channel repro duces full frequency range 20Hz to 20kHz and offers dramatically improved dynamic range and significant improvements to signal to noise ratios In addition digital systems have the capability to deliver an additional channel that is specifically devoted to low frequency infor mation This is the 1 channel referred to when you see these systems described as 5 1 6 1 or 7 1 The bass channel is separate from the other channels but since it is intentionally bandwidth limited sound designers have given it that unique designation Dolby Digital Dolby Digital originally known as AC 3 is a standard part of DVD and is available on specially encoded LD discs and satellite broadcasts and it is a part of the new high definition television HDTV system Note that an optional external RF demodulator is required to use the AVR 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 PAP of the AVR No demodulator is required for use with DVD players or DTS encoded laser discs DTS DTS is another digital audio system that is capa ble of deliv
99. ic set ting regardless of what was last in use when the unit was turned off To change the default condition so that the same volume level is always used at turn on you will need to make an adjustment in the ADVANCED SELECT menu To start the adjustment press the OSD button to bring the MAS TER MENU Figure 1 to the screen Press the A button D until the on screen P cursor is next to the ADVANCED line Press the Set button to enter the ADVANCED SELECT menu Figure 11 Atthe ADVANCED SELECT menu make certain that the on screen P cursor is next to the VOLUME DEFAULT line by pressing the A Y buttons as needed Next press the P button so that the word ON is shown in the video display Next press the w button D once so that the on screen P cursor is next to the DEF AULT VOL SET line To set the desired turn on volume press the lt P gt buttons ED or hold them pressed until the desired volume level is shown on the DEF AUL T VOL SET line Note that this setting may NOT be made with the regular volume controls NOTE Since the setting for the turn on volume cannot be heard while the setting is being made you may wish to determine the setting before making the adjustment To do this listen to any source and adjust the volume to the desired level using the regular volume controls DQ When the desired volume level to be used at turn on is reached make a note of the setting as it appears in the lower third of the video
100. ill display the mode currently selected by the AVR s decoder depending on the surround material played and the speaker setting When a DTS source is not in use this button has no function See page 27 for the available DTS options Logic 7 Selector Press this button to select one of the available Logic 7 surround modes See page 27 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 44 for more information on programming the remote EzSet Sensor Microphone The sensor microphone for the EzSet microphone is behind these slots When using the remote to calibrate speaker output levels using EzSet be sure that you do not hold the remote in a way that covers these slots See page 24 for more information on using EzSet 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 but ton is pressed so that DSP SURR OF F appears in the Main Information Display EI the AVR will operate in a bypass mode with true fully analog two channel left right stereo mode wi
101. inputs where the analog bypass is desired will be routed in this fashion while other analog inputs such as a VCR or cable box will be digitized for surround processing 20 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Important Note When a speaker set with a subwoofer and two front satellites connected to the Sub s speaker outputs is used the Sub s inputs must be connected to the Front speaker outputs D and LARGE must be selected for the front speakers and N ONE for the sub woofer see below 3 When you have completed your selection for the front channel press the W Button on the remote to move the cursor to CENTER 4 Press the lt gt Buttons 6P on the remote to select the option that best describes your center speaker based on the speaker definitions shown below When SMALL is selected low frequency center channel sounds will be sent to the Fronts if they are set to LARGE and Sub is turned off see be low When Sub is on low frequency center chan nel sounds will be sent to the subwoofer only When L ARGE is selected a full range output Will be sent to the center speaker output and NO center channel signal will be sent to the sub woofer output except when the Pro Logic Music mode is in use NOTE If you choose Logic 7 as the surround mode for the particular input source for which you are configuring your speakers the AVR will not make the LARGE option available for the center speaker This is due to the requir
102. iroom IR Input you may use either the Main remote control or the Zone II remote To turn on the multiroom feed press any of the Input Selector buttons on the Zone remote 3 9 Q o the Main remote OO OQ Press the AVR Selector 39 S to turn the unit on to the last source or any of the other Selector buttons to turn on to a specific source As long as an IR feed to the AVR has been established from the remote room using any of the buttons on either remote will control the remote location volume T change the tuner frequency PO change the tuner preset or mute the output D If the Remote IR Output jack amp on the AVR is connected to an IR Input jack on compat ible Harman Kardon audio components such as CD DVD or cassette players the transport func tions of those machines may also be controlled using the Transport Controls BO Q9 o either remote control To turn the system off from the remote room press the Power Off button Remember that the AVR may be turned on or off rom the remote room regardless of the system s operation or status in the main room NOTE When the tuner is selected as the source or the remote zone any change to the frequen Cy or preset will also change the station being istened to in the main room if the tuner is in use there Similarly if someone in the main room changes the station the change will also impact he remote room To activate the fee
103. ith matrix surround by creating separate center rear left and rear right signals while the Pro Logic Il Music mode should be used with musical selections that are recorded with matrix surround or even with normal stereo mode creating separate rear left and rear right signals in any case The Pro Logic Il Emulation mode creates compelling five channel surround sound from conventional stereo recordings Logic 7 Cinema Exclusive to Harman Kardon for AV receivers Logic 7 is an advanced mode that extracts the Delay time not adjustable Logic 7 Music maximum surround information from either surround encoded programs or conventional stereo Logic 7 Enhance material Depending on the number of speakers in use and the selection made in the SURROUND SELECT menu the 5 1 versions of Logic 7 modes are available when the 5 1 option is chosen while the 7 1 versions of Logic 7 produce a full sound field presentation including back surround speakers when the 6 1 7 1 option is chosen The Logic 7 C or Cinema mode should be used with any source that contains Dolby Surround or similar matrix encoding Logic 7 C delivers increased center channel intelligibility and more accurate placement of sounds with fades and pans that are much smoother and more realistic than with former decoding techniques The Logic 7 M or Music mode should be used with analog or PCM stereo sources Logic 7 M enhances the listening experience by presenting a wider front soundstage and g
104. ker 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 19 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 indica tors will light to display the channels begin received at the digital input When the letters flash the digital input has been interrupted See page 21 for more information on the Channel Indicators iE Input Source Selector Press this button to change the input by scrolling through the list of input sources A 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 39 for more information on RDS Delay Press this button to begin the sequence of steps required to enter delay time settings See page 23 for more information on del
105. l and Theater modes NO surround chan nel bass will be sent to the subwoofer output When NONE is selected surround sound infor mation will be split between the front left and front right outputs For optimal performance when no surround speakers are in use the Dolby 3 Stereo mode should be used When you are using surround back speakers with your system press the W Button f on the remote to move the cursor to SURR BACK This line serves two functions in that it not only configures the setting for the surround back chan nels when they are present it also tells the AVR s processing system to configure the unit for either 5 1 or 6 1 7 1 operation Press the lt gt Buttons on the remote to select the option that best describes the speakers in use at the left and right back surround positions based on the definitions on this page When NONE is selected the system will adjust so that only 5 1 channel surround processing decoding modes are available and the surround back amplifier channels will not be used When this is the case for your system you may wish to take advantage of the availability of this amplifier channel pair for use in powering a second set of speakers that have their source selected by the AVR s multiroom control system See page 37 for more information When SMALL is selected the system will adjust so that the full complement of 6 1 7 1 surround processing decoding modes are available and low frequen
106. lation is the non com pressed digital audio system used for compact discs Non Dolby Digital DTS Laserdiscs and some special PCM encoded DVDs The digital circuits in the AVR are capable of high quality digital to analog decoding and they may be connected directly to the digital audio output of your CD DVD or LD player LD only for PCM or DTS programs for Dolby Digital laser discs an RF adapter is needed see Dolby Digital above Connections may be made to either the Optical or Coaxial inputs y on the rear panel or the front panel Digital Inputs HAHN To listen to a PCM digital source first select the input for the desired source e g CD to feed its video signal if any to the TV monitor and to provide its analog audio signal for recording Next press the Digital Select button EI D and then use the A buttons f on the remote or the Selector buttons FA on the front panel until the desired choice appears in the Main Information Display EI then press the Set button E to confirm the choice During PCM playback the unit automatically will turn to the default surround mode or to the LOGIC mode but you also may select any surround mode except Dolby Digital or DTS Selecting a Digital Source To utilize either digital mode you must have properly connected a digital source to the AVR Connect the digital outputs from DVD play ers HDTV receivers satellite systems or CD play ers to the Optical or Coaxial i
107. like a micro phone 5 Press and hold the SPL Indicator Select Button Gp for three seconds Release it when the Program SPL Indicator stops flashing and remains lit Press the 5 Button on the remote if your system is configured for 5 1 operation with standard speakers or when it is configured for 7 1 oper ation but the surround back speakers are not in use with the surround mode currently selected Press the 7 Button on the remote only if your system is configured for 6 1 7 1 operation with a full speaker comple ment including rear surround speakers and the surround back speakers are in use with the surround mode selected Note that all speak ers currently in use always are indicated by the Speaker Channel Indicators T in the front panel display Once the correct channel System Configuration configuration button has been pressed the test noise will be heard from the front left speaker 6 At this point EzSet will take over adjusting the output level of each channel so that when the process is complete all levels will be equal and at the set reference point This process may take a few minutes depending on the extent of adjustment required 7 During the adjustment you will see the loca tion of the channel position being adjusted appear in the on screen display if connected and in the Main Information Display FT alternating with a readout of the output set ting relative to the reference volume level As the
108. lity and power extend beyond your main home theater or listening room The AVR includes a sophisticated multi Zone control system that allows you to select one source for use in the main room and a dif ferent 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 330 from a remote room a separate Zone II remote is included Additional multiroom options include the option to assign wo of the AVR s output channels to the multi room system The AVR 330 s powerful amplifier uses raditional Harman Kardon high current design echnologies to meet the wide dynamic range of any program selection Harman Kardon invented the high fidelity eceiver more then fifty years ago With state of he art circuitry and time honored circuit designs he AVR 330 is the perfect combination of the atest in digital audio technology a quiet yet powerful analog amplifier in an elegant easy to use package Bi Dolby Digital Dolby Digital EX and Dolby Pro Logic II Decoding and the full suite of DTS modes including DTS ES 6 1 Discrete amp Matrix and Neo 6 li Seven channels of high current amplifi cation with two channels assignable to either surround back or multiroom applications E Harman Kardon s exclusive Logic 7 processing available for the first time with both 7 1 and 5 1 processing in a variety of modes and two modes of VMAx Bi Ste
109. loudspeakers so that they are aimed at ear height when you are seated in the listening position Using these guidelines you ll find that it takes some experimentation to find the correct ocation for the front speakers in your particular installation Don t be afraid to move things around until the system sounds correct Optimize your speakers so that audio transitions across he front of the room sound smooth When the AVR is used in 5 1 channel operation he preferred location for surround speakers is on the side walls of the room at or slightly behind the listening position In a 7 1 channel system both side surround and back surround speakers are required The center of the speaker should face you see below Rear surround speakers are required when a full 7 1 channel system is installed and they may also be used in 5 1 channel mode as an alterna tive mounting position when it is not practical to place the main surround speakers at the sides of the room Speakers may be placed on a rear wall behind the listening position As with the side speakers the center of the rear surrounds should face you The speakers should be no more than 2 meters behind the rear of the seating area Subwoofers produce largely nondirectional sound so they may be placed almost anywhere in a room Actual placement should be based on room size and shape and the type of subwoofer used One method of finding the optimal location for a subwoofer
110. ls e g D D 2 0 tracks from DVD that are encoded with Dolby Pro Logic information are received via any digital input the Dolby Pro Logic Il Movie mode will be selected automatically in addition to the Dolby Digital mode and will decode a full range 5 1 channel surround sound even from those recordings see also Dolby Digital on page 31 To create wide enveloping sound field environ ments and defined pans and flyovers with all analog stereo recordings select the Dolby Pro Logic II Music or Emulation mode or Harman Kardon s exclusive Logic 7 Music mode for a dramatic improvement in comparison to the Dolby Pro Logic 1 mode of former times NOTE Once a program has been encoded with matrix surround information it retains the sur round information as long as the program is broadcast in stereo Thus movies with surround sound may be decoded via any of the analog sur round modes such as Pro Logic Il Cinema Logic 7 Cinema or DTS Neo 6 Cinema when they are broadcast via conventional TV stations cable pay TV and satellite transmission In addition a growing number of made for television programs sports broadcasts radio dramas and music CDs are also recorded in surround sound You may view a list of these programs at the Dolby Laboratories Web site at www dolby com Even when a program is not listed as carrying intentional surround information you may find that the Dolby Pro Logic II Music DTS NEO 6 Musi
111. m 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 he Remote IR Output jack on the rear panel should be connected to the IR IN jack on hat source device This will enable the remote room location to control source equipment unctions NOTE All remotely controlled components must be linked together in a daisy chain Connect he IR OUT jack of one unit to the IR IN of the next to establish this chain 16 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 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 loca tion 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 Pl
112. mmended that the Full OSD mode be used This will place a complete status report or option listing on the screen making it easier to view the available options and make the settings on the screen The Semi OSD mode uses one line displays only Note that when the full OSD system is in use the menu selections are not shown in the Infor mation Display ET When the full OSD menu system is used OS D ON will appear in the Main Information Display PI to remind you that a video display must be used When the semi OSD system is used in conjunc tion with the discrete configuration buttons the on screen display will show a single line of text with the current menu selection That selection will also be shown in the Main Information Display BX The full OSD system can always be turned on or off by pressing the OSD button When this button is pressed the MASTER MENU Figure 1 will appear and adjustments are made from the individual menus Note that the menus will remain on the screen for 20 seconds after the latest action was made on the screen menu then they will time out and disappear from the screen The time out may be increased to as much as 50 seconds by going to the ADVANCED SELECT menu and changing the item titled FULL OSD TIME OUT The semi OSD system is also available as a sys tem default although it may be turned off by using the ADVANCED SELECT menu See page 36 With the semi OSD system you may make adj
113. n a recorder remote room REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 7 Rear Panel Connections 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 B 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 13 for more information on speaker polarity B 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 speak
114. ned earlier In addition the speakers used for the remote zone must be connected to the Surround Back Multiroom Speaker Outputs T5 The volume for these speakers is set by the multiroom system as explained on page 36 of this manual Once this setting is made you may press the W Button to make any of the other adjustments available on this menu If no other adjustments are needed press the OSD Button to exit the menu system Display Brightness The AVR s front panel Main Information Display PI is set at a default brightness level hat is sufficient for viewing in a normally lit room However in some home theater installa ions you may wish to occasionally lower the brightness of the display or turn it off completely To change the display brightness setting for a specific listening session you will need to make an adjustment in the ADVANCED SELECT menu To start the adjustment press the OSD button to bring the MASTER MENU to the screen Press the A Button D until the on screen cursor is next to the ADVANCED line Press the Set Button to enter the ADVANCED SELECT menu Figure 11 To change the brightness setting at the ADVANCED SELECT menu make certain that the on screen P cursor is next to the VF D line and press the Button until the desired brightness level is highlighted in the video display When F ULL is shown the dis play is at its normal brightness When HALF is shown the
115. nel stereo mode while taking advantage of the bass man agement system press the Stereo Mode Selector until SURROUND OFF appears in the Main Information Display ET and the DSP and SURR OFF Surround Mode Indicators ff both light up When only the SURR OFF Surround Mode Indicators fT is lit you are in the Stereo Direct Bypass mode When this mode is in use the front left right speakers and subwoofer may be configured to meet the requirements of your specific speakers using the steps shown in the Speaker Setup sec tion on page 19 Delay Settings Due the different distances between the listening position for the front channel speakers and the surround speakers the amount of time it takes for sound to reach your ears from the front or sur round speakers is different You may compensate for this difference through the use of the delay settings to adjust the timing for the specific speaker placement and acoustic conditions in your listening room or home theater To re synchronize the front center and surround channels at first measure and note the distance from the listening viewing position to the front center surround and surround back if any speakers in meters The Delay setting for all speakers configured for your system will be available only with 5 1 or with 6 1 7 1 configuration when any Dolby sur round mode is selected except Dolby 3 Stereo In addition they are selectable with these modes only
116. nputs on the rear or front panel AP In order to provide a backup signal and a source for analog stereo recording the analog outputs provided on digital source equipment should also be connected to heir appropriate inputs on the AVR rear panel e g connect the analog stereo audio output rom a DVD to the DVD Audio inputs on he rear panel when you connect the source s digital outputs To select a digital source such as DVD first select its input using the remote or front panel Input Selector GIF as outlined in this manual in order to feed its video signal if any to the TV monitor and to provide its analog audio signal for recording When the digital input associated with the input selected e g DVD is not selected automatically due to the input settings made earlier during the system configuration see page 18 select the digital source by pressing the Digital Input Selector button D PI and then using the A w buttons on the remote or the Selector buttons rd on the front panel to choose any of the OPTICAL or COAXIAL inputs as they appear in the Main Information Display PI or on screen display When the digital source is playing the AVR will automatically detect whether it is a multichannel Dolby Digital or DTS source or a conventional PCM signal which is the standard output from CD players Note that a digital input e g coaxial remains associated with any analog input e g DVD as soon as it is selected
117. ns for either the TV cable or satellite receiver used in your system may be used in con junction with one of the other devices controlled by the remote For example while using and controlling the VCR you may wish to change channels on a cable box or satellite receiver without having to change the device selected by the AVR or the remote To program the remote for Channel Control Punch Through follow these steps 1 Press the Input Selector button for the device you wish to have the channel control associated with and the Mute button at the same time until the red light illuminates under the Input Selector and the Program SPL Indicator flashes amber 2 Press the Volume Down button The Program SPL Indicator will stop flashing and stay amber 3 Press and release the AVR or Input Selector button for the device that will be used to change the channels The Program SPL Indicator will blink green three times and then go out to confirm the data entry Example To control the channels using your TV while the remote is set to control the VCR first press the VID 1 VCR Input Selector button and the Mute button at the same time Next release them and press the Volume Down button 619 followed by the same Input Selector button NOTE To remove the Channel Control Punch Through and return the remote to its original con figuration repeat the steps shown in the example above However press the sam
118. ns on the remote to make certain that the product operates properly Keep in mind that many manufacturers use a number of different combinations of codes so it is a good idea to make certain that not only does the Power control work but that the volume channel and transport controls work as they should If functions do not work properly you may need to use a different remote code 7 If the unit does not react to any code entered if the code for your product does not appear in the tables in the separate setup code guide or if not all functions operate properly try programming the remote with the Auto Search Method Note on Using the AVR remote with a Harman Kardon CD Recorder As shipped from the factory the remote is programmed for controlling Harman Kardon CD players It can also control most functions of the Harman Kardon CD Recorders see function list on page 47 too after the code 002 is entered on the CD Selector button as described above For returning to the CD player control commands the code 001 must be entered Auto Search Method If the unit you wish to include in the AVR s remote is not listed in the code tables in the separate setup code guide or if the code does not seem to operate properly you may wish to program the correct code using the Auto Search method that follows Note that the Auto Search method works only with units whose Power functions can be remoted 1 Turn on the product that you
119. nted on the remote or button Some commands such as the volume control are the same as they are with the AVR Other buttons will change their function so that they corre spond to a secondary label on the remote For example the Sleep and Surround mode selector buttons also function as the Channel Up and Channel Down buttons when operating most TV sets VCRs or Sat Receivers For some products however the function of a particular button does not follow the command printed on the remote In order to see which function a button controls consult the Function List tables printed on page 44 To use those tables first check the type of device being controlled e g TV VCR Next look at the remote control diagram on page 44 Note that each button has a number on it To 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 but ton number 46 is the Direct button for the AVR but it is the Favorite button for many cable television boxes and satellite receivers Button number 32 is the Delay button for the AVR but the Open Close button for CD players Note that the numbers used to describe the button functions above and on page 44 for the purposes of describing how a button operates are a different set of numbers than those used in the rest of this manual to describe the button functions fo
120. ntil the desired mode appears in the Main Information Display PI and the on screen display To select from the DSP modes Hall 1 Hall 2 Theater VMAx Near or VMAx Far press the Surround Mode Selector f repeatedly to scroll through the list of available modes As the surround modes change a blue LED will light next to the current mode in the Surround Mode Indicators FE list on the front panel Note that the Dolby Digital or DTS modes may only be selected when a digital input is in use In addition when a digital source is present the AVR will automatically select and switch to the correct mode Dolby Digital or DTS regardless of the mode that has been previously selected For more information on selecting digital sources see the following section of this manual When the 6 Channel 8 Channel direct inputs are in use there is no surround processing as these inputs take the analog output signals from an optional external DVD Audio or SACD player or another source device and carry them straight through to the volume control Operation To listen to a program in traditional two channel stereo using the front left and front right speakers only plus the subwoofer if installed and configured press the Stereo Button F1 until SUR R OF F appears in the Main Information Display PI Digital Audio Playback Digital audio is a major advancement over older analog surround processing systems such as Dolby Pro Log
121. ntil the word ANALOG appears When the correct input source appears press the W button f until the gt cursor appears next to BACK TO MASTER MENU and press the Set Button D To associate an analog or digital input with the input source currently selected at any time using the discrete function buttons press the Digital Input Select Button PI on the front panel or the remote while the full OSD is not in use Within five seconds make your input selection using the Selector buttons on the front panel or the A W D Buttons on the remote until the desired digital or analog input is shown in the Main Information Display FT and in the lower third of the video display connected to the AVR 330 Press the Set Button D to enter the new input assignment Speaker Setup This menu tells the AVR which type of speakers are in use This is important as it adjusts the set ings that determine which speakers receive low requency bass information For each of these settings use the L ARGE setting if the speakers or a particular position are traditional full range oudspeakers that are capable of reproducing sounds below 100Hz Use the SMALL setting for smaller frequency imited satellite speakers that do not reproduce sounds below 100Hz Note that when small speakers are used a subwoofer is required to eproduce low frequency sounds Remember that he large and small descriptions do not refer 0 the actual physical size of the speakers b
122. o 19 steps each button press including those used to change devices counts as a step The Program SPL Indicator will flash green twice to confirm each button press as you enter commands NOTE While entering commands for Power On of any device during a macro sequence press the Mute button DO NOT press the Power ON button Remember to press the appropriate Input Selector button before functions are changed to another device This is also needed for the AVR Selector button itself as long as it s not lit red and AVR functions shall be pro grammed 3 When all the steps have been entered press he Sleep button to enter the commands The red light under the Input Selector O O will blink and then turn off and the Program SPL Indicator will flash green wice to confirm the macro to be programmed Example To program the Macro 1 f button so that it turns on the AVR TV and a Sat Receiver ollow these steps e Press the Macro 1 button and Mute buttons at the same time and then release them Note that the Program SPL Indicator will flash amber e Press the AVR Selector D e Press the Mute button to store the AVR s n h power on command e Press the VID 2 Input Selector button to indicate the next command is for TV e Press the Mute button to store the TV Power On Command e Press the VID 3 Input Selector button to indicate the next command is for Sat Receiver e Pr
123. o make an adjustment in the ADVANCED SELECT menu Figure 11 To start the adjustment press the OSD button to bring he MASTER MENU to the screen Press the A Button D until the on screen cursor is next to the ADVANCED line Press the Set Button to enter the ADVANCED SELECT menu Atthe ADVANCED SELECT menu make certain that the on screen p cursor is next to the SEMI OS D line by pressing the A W but tons as needed Next press the button so that the word 0 F F is shown in the video display Note that this setting is temporary and will remain active only until it is changed or until the AVR is turned off Once the unit is turned off the semi OSD displays will remain activated even if they were switched off for the previous listening session To change the length of time that the semi OSD displays remain on the screen go to the ADVANCED SELECT Menu as outlined earlier and press the A w buttons f as need ed until the on screen cursor is next to the SEMI OSD TIME OUT line Next press the lt gt Buttons D until the desired time in seconds is displayed Note that unlike most of the other options in this menu this is a perma nent setting change and the time out entry will remain in effect until it is changed even when the unit is turned off If you wish to make other adjustments in the menu press the A Y Buttons until the on screen P cursor is next to the desired setting or the BACK TO M
124. o 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 direc tions 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 Installation and Connections Figure 1 SCART Cinch Adapter for playback signal flow SCART gt Cinch Figure 2 SCART Cinch Adapter for record and playback signal flow SCART gt Cinch Figure 3 Cinch SCART Adapter for playback signal flow Cinch SCART Figure 4 SCART S Video Adapter for playback signal flow SCART Cinch Figure 5 SCART S Video Adapter for record and playback signal flow SCART gt Cinch Figure 6 SCART S Video Adapter for playback signal flow Cinch SCART cp O Black
125. oded connection jacks and terminals and our exclusive EzSet remote make installation fast and simple However to obtain the maximum enjoyment from your new receiver we urge you to read this manual A few minutes spent learn ing the functions of the various controls will enable you to take advantage of all the power the AVR 330 is able to deliver f you have any questions about this product its installation or its operation please contact your retailer or custom installer They are your best ocal sources of information Description and Features The AVR 330 is among the most versatile and multifeatured A V receivers available incorporat ing 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 330 s own FM AM tuner Along with Dolby Digital EX Dolby Pro Logic Il DTS Neo 6 Dolby 3 Stereo 5 Channel or 7 Channel Stereo and Hall and Theater modes the AVR 330 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 Another Harman Kardon exclusive is VMAx which uses proprietary pro cessing to create an open spacious sound field even when only two front speakers are available In addition to providing a
126. ol Punch Through and return the remote to its original con figuration repeat the steps shown in the example above However press the same Input Selector in Steps 1 and 3 NOTE Before programming the remote for Volume Channel or Transport Punch Through make certain that any programming needed for the specific TV CD DVD Cable or Satellite Receivers has been completed Reassigning Device Control Selectors Although any of the Input Selectors is nor mally assigned to the category of product shown on the remote it is possible to reassign one of hese buttons to operate a second device of another type For example if you have two VCRs but no tape you may program the TAPE but on to operate a second VCR Before you can start you must find out the three digit code number or your second device your second VCR to operate as outlined on page 40 Then reassign he TAPE button with the following steps 1 Press the Input Selector you wish to reassign and the Mute button at the same ime until the red light illuminates under the Input Selector and the Program SPL Indicator flashes amber 2 Press the Input Selector for the device whose function you wish to program into the reas signed button 3 Enter the three digit code for the specific model you wish the reassigned button to operate 4 Press the same Input Selector pressed in Step 1 once again to store the selection The red LED under the re assigne
127. on 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 37 for more information on the Multiroom system Volume Up Down Press these buttons to raise or lower the system volume SPL Indicator Select This button activates the AVR s EzSet function to quickly and accurately calibrate the AVR s output levels During this sequence EzSet will automatically adjust the out put levels for all channels until they are equal as shown by the Program Indicator lighting green for each channel See page 24 for more information on EzSet TV Video Button This button does not have a direct function on the AVR but when used with a compatibly programmed VCR DVD or satellite receiver that has a TV Video function pressing this button will switch between the out put of the player or receiver and the externa video input to that player Consult the Owner s Manual for your specific player or receiver for the details of how it implements this function 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 pro gramming process See page 41 for more infor mation on programming the remote Dim Button Press thi
128. on where you wish to store this station s frequency Once entered the preset number will appear in the Main Information Display EI 3 Repeat the process after tuning any additional stations to be preset Recalling Preset Stations To manually select a station previously entered in the preset memory press the Numeric Keys that correspond to the desired station s memory location To manually tune through the list of stored preset stations one by one press the Preset Stations Selector buttons FE on the front panel or remote Tuner Operation RDS Operation The AVR 330 is equipped with RDS Radio Data System which brings a wide range of informa tion to FM radio Now in use in many countries RDS is a system for transmitting station call signs or network information a description of station program type text messages about the station or specifics of a musical selection and the correct time As more FM stations become equipped with RDS capabilities the AVR will serve as an easy to use center for both information and entertainment This section will help you take maximum advan tage of the RDS system RDS Tuning When an FM station is tuned in and it contains RDS data the AVR will automatically display the station s call sign or other program service in the Main Information Display PT RDS Display Options The RDS system is capable of transmitting a wide variety of information in addition to the ini
129. onnected the word HEAD PHONE will scroll once across the Main Information Display ET and all speakers will be silenced When the headphone plug is removed the audio feed to the speakers will be restored 30 OPERATION Surround Mode Selection One of the most important features of the AVR 330 is its ability to reproduce a full multi channel surround sound field from digital sources analog matrix surround encoded programs and standard stereo or even mono programs In all a total of 23 listening modes are available on the AVR Selection of a surround mode is based on personal taste as well as the type of program source mate rial being used For example CDs motion pictures or TV programs bearing the logo of one of the major surround encoding processes such as Dolby Surround should be played in either the Dolby Pro Logic II Movie with movies or Music with music surround mode with any DTS NEO 6 mode or with Harman Kardon s exclusive Logic 7 Movie Mode to create a full range 5 1 channel or with Logic 7 and DTS NEO 6 even 7 1 channel surround signal from surround encoded programs with a stereophonic left and right rear signal just as it was recorded e g sound being recorded from left rear side will be heard from that side only for more details see chart on page 27 When no rear speakers are in use the Dolby 3 Stereo mode should be selected with all surround recordings Note that when Dolby Digital 2 0 signa
130. or component video see Notes for S Video on page 14 6 Channel 8 Channel Direct Input There are two input choices available for use with sources such as a DVD Audio or SACD play er that are connected to the 8 Channel Direct Inputs Select the appropriate input accord ing to the way your system and source equip ment is configured e The b CH DIRECT input should be used when the SBR and SBL inputs are NOT in use and he input source device has its own internal bass management system This input passes the input rom the source directly through to the volume control without any analog to digital conversion and it mutes the unused input jacks to prevent unwanted noise from interfering with system per ormance The 8 CHDIRECT INPUT should be used when an input is connected to all eight 8 Channel Direct Inputs and when the input source device has its own internal bass management system This input passes the input rom the source directly through to the volume control without any ana and it mutes the unused unwanted noise from in 0g to digital conversion input jacks to prevent erfering with system performance Note that when the 6 Channel or 8 Channel Direct Input is in use you may not select a sur round mode as the external decoder determines the processing in use In addition there is no signal at the record outputs or bass management when the 6 Channel or 8 Channel Direct Input is in use and th
131. owards the unit to be programmed and enter the first three digit code number using the Numeric buttons If the unit being programmed turns off the cor rect code has been entered Press the Input Selector again and note that the red light under the Input Selector will flash three times before going dark to confirm the entry 40 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE b If the product to be programmed does NOT turn off continue to enter the three digit code numbers until the equipment turns off At this point the correct code has been entered Press the Input Selector again and note that the red light under the Input Selector will flash three times before going dark to confirm the entry 5 If the Power function of the unit to be pro grammed cannot be remoted follow these steps max 20 seconds after step 3 above or else step 3 must be repeated first a Enter the first three digit code number using the Numeric buttons and press the Input Selector again Press the remote button of any transport function remotable with the unit e g Pause or Play gt 9 If the unit being programmed starts that function the correct code has been entered b If the unit does not start the function whose button was pressed repeat steps 3 and 5a above with the next three digit code number listed in the setup code table for that brand and product type until the unit reacts properly on the transport function transmitted 6 Try all of the functio
132. priate to a five speaker system will appear 22 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION When the SURR BACK line of the SPEAKER SETUP menu Figure 4 is set to SMALL or LARGE the AVR 330 will be configured for 6 1 7 1 channel operation and additional modes such as Dolby Digital EX and 7 STEREO or Logic 7 7 1 will appear as they are only available when seven main speakers are present In addition the modes DTS ES Discrete and DTS NEO 6 DTS ES Matrix available in the AVR 330 will not appear unless a digital source is playing the correct bitstream Note When a Dolby Digital or DTS source is selected and playing the AVR 330 will select the appropriate surround mode automatically no matter which surround mode was selected for that input as default Then no other surround modes will be available except VMAx with Dolby Digital recordings and all Pro Logic II modes with Dolby Digital 2 channel 2 0 recordings see page 32 To select the mode that will be used as the initial default for an input first press the A W buttons until the on screen cursor is next to the desired mode s master category name Next press the Set Button to view the sub menu Press the lt gt Buttons 6P to scroll through the available choices and then press the V Button so that the cursor is next to BACK TO MASTER MENU to continue the setup process On the Dol by menu Figure 6 the selection choices include Dolby Digital Dolby Pro Logic Music Dolby Pro
133. proper operation of the unit and to avoid possible damage to delicate surfaces make certain that these holes are not blocked and that Tape Outputs Connect these jacks to the there is at least three inches of open space RECORD INPUT jacks of an audio recorder between the vent holes and any wooden or fabric surface Q Tape Inputs Connect these jacks to the PLAY OUT jacks of an audio recorder Subwoofer Output Connect this jack to the line level input of a powered subwoofer If an 8 Channel Direct Inputs These jacks are external subwoofer amplifier is used connect this used for connection to source devices such as jack to the subwoofer amplifier input 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 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 input jacks will be used for standard 5 1 audio analog output of a compact disc player or CD signals changer or any other audio source Digital Audio Outputs Connect these Q Multiroom Outputs Connect these jacks jacks to the matching digital input connector on to an optional audio power amplifier to listen to a digital recorder such as a CD R or MiniDisc the source selected by the multiroom system i
134. r the analog DVD Audio Inputs or any of the Coaxial or Optical Digital Input jacks GQ INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 13 Installation and Connections 7 If another component video device is avail able connect it to the Video 2 Component Video Input jacks The audio connections for this device should be made to either the Video 2 Input jacks amp D or any of the Coaxial or Optical Digital Input jacks amp 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 out puts of that device to the Front Panel Inputs EZA A device connected to the Video 4 jacks Pl is selected as the Video 4 input and connected to the digital jacks FAP it is selected as Optical 3 or Coaxial 3 input See page 19 for more information on input configuration Video Connection Notes e Y Pr Pb Component RGB see page 15 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
135. r the AVR Notes on Using the AVR Remote With Other Devices e Manufacturers may use different code sets for the same product category For that reason it is important that you check to see if the code set you have entered operates as many controls as possible If it appears that only a few functions operate check to see if another code set will work with more buttons 42 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE Depending on the brand and product type used the functions listed in the Function List tables may not correspond with the function the unit reacts on the command In these cases it s a good idea to edit the reaction of the unit into the corresponding line of the table or to set up a separate list When a button is pressed on the AVR remote the red light under the Input Selector O for the product being operated should flash briefly If the Device Control Selector flashes for some but not all buttons for a particular prod uct it does NOT indicate a problem with the remote but rather that no function is pro grammed for the button being pushed Volume Punch Through The AVR s remote may be programmed to oper ate the Volume Control and the Mute from either the TV or the AVR in conjunction with any of the devices controlled by the remote For example since the AVR will likely be used as the sound system for TV viewing you may wish to have the AVR s volume activated although the remote is set to run the TV
136. r the front left center and front right speakers This creates a seamless front soundstage and eliminates the possibility of distracting sonic disturbances that occur when a sound moves across mismatched front channel speakers Speaker Placement The placement of speakers in a multichannel home theater system can have a noticeable impact on the quality of sound reproduced Depending on the type of center channel speaker in use and your viewing device place the center speaker either directly above or below your TV or in the center behind a perforated front projection screen Once the center channel speaker is installed position the left front and right front speakers so that they are as far away from one another as the center channel speaker is from the preferred listening position Ideally the front channel speakers should be placed so that their tweeters are no more than 60cm above or below the tweeter in the center channel speaker They should also be at least 0 5 meter from your TV set unless the speakers are magnetically shielded to avoid colourings on the TV screen Note that most speakers are not shielded even with complete surround sets only the Center speaker may be Depending on the specifics of your room acoustics and the type of speakers in use you may find that imaging is improved by moving the front left and front right speakers slightly forward of the center channel speaker If possible adjust all front
137. re Note that all adjustments made with any input will be effective with all inputs selected just as it is the case with the adjustment using the test tone To adjust the output levels using program materi al first select the surround mode for which you want to trim the speakers see NOTE below start your program material source and set the reference volume for the front left and front right channels using the Volume Control T O Once the reference level has been set press the Channel Select button DA and note that FRONTL LEVEL will appear in the Main Information Display PI To change the level first press the Set button 3 E and then use the Selector buttons rd or the A W buttons to raise or lower the level DO NOT use the volume control as this will alter the reference setting Once the change has been made press the Set button 3 A and then press the Selector but tons FA or the A W buttons to select the next output channel location that you wish to adjust To adjust the subwoofer level press the Selector buttons rd or the A W buttons D until WOOFER LEVEL appears in the Main Information Display ET or on screen display only available if the subwoofer is turned on Press the Set button EE when the name of the desired channel appears in the Main Information Display ET and on screen display and follow the instructions shown above to adjust the level OPERATION 33 Operation Repe
138. reater rear ambience Both Logic 7 modes also direct low frequency information to the subwoofer if installed and configured to deliver maximum bass impact The Logic 7 E or Enhance mode is an extension of the Logic 7 modes that is primarily used with musical programs and is available with the 5 1 surround mode option selected only Logic 7 E adds additional bass enhancement that circulates low frequencies in the 40Hz to 120Hz range to the front and surround speakers to deliver a less localized soundstage that appears broader and wider than when the subwoofer is the sole source of bass energy DTS Neo 6 Cinema These two modes are available when any analog source is playing to create a six channel Delay time not adjustable DTS Neo 6 Music surround presentation from conventional Matrix encoded and traditional Stereo sources Select the Cinema version of Neo 6 when a program with any type of analog Matrix surround encoding is present Select the Music version of Neo 6 for optimal processing when a nonencoded two channel stereo program is being played OPERATION 27 Operation Surround Mode Chart MODE FEATURES DELAY TIME RANGE DOLBY 3 STEREO Uses the information contained in a surround encoded or two channel stereo program to No surround channels create center channel information In addition the information that is normally sent to the rear channel surround speakers is carefully mixed in with the front left and front right channels for increase
139. reo Direct Mode for Two Channel Sources Bypasses DSP Processing to Preserve the Integrity of Analog Materials Bi Stereo Digital Mode for Programmable Bass Management of Low Frequencies Between Main Speakers and Subwoofer Wi lll 3zset remote automatically sets output levels for optimum performance Bi High bandwidth HDTV compatible component video switching E Front panel analog A V inputs Bi Front panel digital inputs for easy con nection to portable digital devices and the latest video game consoles Bi Multiple digital inputs and outputs E On screen menu and display system Bi Extensive multiroom options including a standard Zone Il remote and assignable amplifier channels Bi 6 Channel 8 Channel Direct Input and Preamp Outputs for Easy Expansion and Use with Future Audio Formats E Extensive bass management options including three separate crossover groupings E Main Remote with Internal Codes INTRODUCTION 3 Safety Information Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR 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 safe
140. right remote zone speaker Main Remote Control Functions Power Off Button IR Transmitter Window Program SPL Indicator Power On Button Input Selectors Q3 AVR Selector AM FM Tuner Select 6 Channel 8 Channel Direct Input Test Button D Sleep Button Surround Mode Selector Night Mode Channel Select Button D A Y Buttons D 4 Button Set Button Digital Select Numeric Keys D Tuner Mode Direct Button Tuning Up Down OSD Button Dolby Mode Select Button DTS Digital Mode Selector Logic 7 Mode Select Button Transport Controls D EzSet Sensor Microphone 3 Skip Up Down Buttons Stereo Mode Select Button EID DTS Neo 6 Mode Select D Macro Buttons RDS Selector Button Preset Up Down Clear Button Memory Button D Delay Prev Ch gt Button Speaker Select Multiroom Volume Up Down G SPL Indicator Select TV Video Selector Mute Dim 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 See page 44 45 for a list of these functions 9 69 9 6 090 9 6 e 99 9 86 8 POWER OllllEzs a H e EH 9 A 4 c 2 o Iz a a v D m e m H P00 Est 8 Ale 9 5 8 OAA Jg o E wo lt o E o eo c a a o o z m o o
141. s 3 2 1 The first number indicates how many discrete front channel signals are present A 3 tells you that separate front left center and front right signals are available This will be dis played for Dolby Digital 5 1 and DTS 5 1 pro grams e A 2 tells you that separate front left and right signals are available but there is no discrete center channel signal This will be displayed for Dolby Digital bit streams that have stereo pro gram material e A 1 tells you that there is only a mono channel available in the Dolby Digital bitstream The middle number indicates how many discrete surround channel signals are present e A 2 tells you that separate surround left and right signals are available This will be displayed for Dolby Digital 5 1 and DTS 5 1 programs A 1 tells you that there is only a single sur round encoded surround channel This will appear for Dolby Digital bit streams that have matrix encoding e A 0 indicates that there is no surround channel information This will be displayed for two channel stereo programs The last number indicates if there is a discrete 32 OPERATION Low Frequency Effects LFE channel This is the 1 in the common abbreviation of 5 1 sound and it is a special channel that contains only bass frequencies e A 1 tells you that an LFE channel is present This will be displayed for Dolby Digital 5 1 and DTS 5 1 programs as available e AO indicates that there i
142. s button to activate the Dimmer function which reduces the bright ness of the front panel display or turn it off entirely The first press of the button shows the default state which is full brightness by indicat ing VF D FULL in the Main Information Display PE Press the button again within five seconds to reduce the brightness by 50 as indicated by VF D HALF Press the button again within five seconds and the main display will go completely dark Note that this setting is emporary the display will always return to full brightness when the AVR is turned on In addi ion both the Power Indicator K and the blue accent lighting inside the volume control will always remain at full brightness regardless of the setting This is to remind you that the AVR is still turned on 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 see function list on pages 44 45 MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 11 Zone Remote Control Functions e 02060000 12 ZONE II REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS DN PRESET UP LII SZ Zone IT harman kardon Power Off AVR Selector AM FM Tuner Select nput Selectors Tuning Up Down Fast Play Record Pau
143. s capable of repro ducing Before making any changes to the settings for the crossover point we suggest that you find the crossover point for the speakers in each of the three groupings front left right center front and surrounds by looking at the specifications page of the speaker s owner s manual by getting that information from the manufacturer s Web site or by contacting your dealer or the manufacturer s customer service department You will need this figure to accurately configure the next group of settings The factory default setting for all speaker positions is 100Hz If that setting is acceptable for all channels then no adjustments are needed and you may skip this section However should you wish to change one of the settings please proceed by pressing the A Button so that the cursor moves back up to the top of the list of setting options Press the Buttons 3 so that X OVER is high lighted and the menu data will change to the screen shown in Figure 4 SPEAKER SETUP x MODE 5 X OVER LEFT RIGHT 100 HZ CENTER 100 HZ SURROUND 100 HZ SURR BACK SUBWOOFER BASS MGR GLOBAL BACK TO MASTER MENU Figure 4 To change the setting for any of the three speaker groups Left Right Center or Surrounds press the A F Buttons until the cursor is next to the line where you wish to make a change and then press the lt gt Buttons P until the desired setting appears The
144. s no LFE channel infor mation available However even when there is no dedicated LFE channel low frequency sound will be present at the subwoofer output when the speaker configuration is set to show the presence of subwoofer When Dolby Digital 3 2 1 or DTS 3 2 1 signals are being played the AVR will automatically Switch to the proper surround mode and no other processing may be selected When a Dolby Digital signal with a 3 1 0 or 2 0 0 signal is detected you may select any of the Dolby sur round modes It is always a good idea to check the readout for the channel data to make certain that it matches the audio logo information shown on the back of a DVD package In some cases you will see indi cation for 2 0 0 even when the disc contains a full 5 1 or 3 2 1 signal When this happens check the audio output settings for your DVD player or the audio menu selections for the spe cific disc being played to make certain that the player is sending the correct signal to the AVR PCM Playback Indications PCM is the abbreviation for Pulse Code Modulation which is the type of digital signal used for standard CD playback and other non Dolby Digital and non DTS digital sources such as Mini Disc When a PCM signal is detected the Main Information Display PI will briefly show a message with the letters PCM in addition to a readout of the sampling frequency of the digital signal In most cases this will be 4 8 KHZ though in the
145. s referred to as a 5 1 system not all Dolby Digital DVDs or audio tracks selected on DVD or other Dolby Digital programs are encoded for 5 1 Thus it is sometimes normal for a DVD with a Dolby Digital soundtrack to trigger only the L and R indicators NOTE Many DVD discs are recorded with both 5 1 and 2 0 versions of the same sound track When playing a DVD always be certain to check the type of material on the disc Most discs show this information in the form of a listing or icon on the back of the disc jacket When a disc does offer multiple soundtrack choices you may have to make some adjustments to your DVD player usually with the Audio Select button or in a menu screen on the disc to send a full 5 1 feed to the AVR or to select the appropriate audio track and thus language It is also possible for the type of signal feed to change during the course of a DVD playback In some cases the pre views of special material will only be recorded in 2 0 audio while the main feature is available in 5 1 audio As long as your DVD player is set for 6 channel output the AVR will automatically Operation sense changes to the bitstream and channel count and reflect them in these indicators Important Note When a digital surround source Dolby Digital DTS is played the letters SBL SBR for the Surround Back channels will appear only when a DTS ES DISCRETE 6 1 source is played Then this surround mode will be indi
146. screen cursor is next to the CHANNEL ADJUST line Press the Set Button to activate the CHANNEL ADJUST menu Figure 10 CHANNEL ADJUST x N gt Fi DdB SBR OdB CEN OdB SBL OdB FR DdB SL OdB SR OdB SUB OdB CHANNEL RESET 5 OFF TEST TONE 5 OFF BACK TO MASTER MENU Figure 10 When the menu appears the internal test tone will be turned off This will allow you to use your external test disc or other source material as the test signal Then use the A W Buttons D to select the channels to be adjusted At each channel position use the lt gt Buttons yp to change the output level Remember when you are using a disc with test signal e g pink noise or an external signal generator as the source the goal is to have the output level at each channel be equal when heard at the listening position with any surround mode selected When your test source is a nor mal disc with music signals you may adjust the 34 OPERATION level for each channel and surround mode as you prefer e g you may lower the center channel level when you find it to be too high or increase the level of the rears when you find it to be too low with specific surround modes If you wish to reset all the levels to their original factory default of OdB offset press the A W Buttons so that the on screen cursor is next to the CHANNEL RE SET line and press the lt gt Buttons y so that the word ON is highlighted Af
147. se On the DSP SURR menu the selection choices made with the lt gt Buttons on the remote select one of the DSP surround modes that are designed for use with two chan nel stereo programs to create a variety of sound System Configuration field presentations The choices available are Hall 1 Hall 2 Theater VMAx Near and VMAx Far The Hall and Theater modes are designed for multi channel installations while the two VMAx modes are optimized for use in delivering a full surround field when only the front left and front right speakers are installed See pages 27 for a com plete explanation of the DSP surround modes Note that the Hall and Theater modes are not available when a Dolby Digital or DTS soundtrack is played On the STEREO menu the selection choices made with the lt gt Buttons 3 6P on the remote may either turn the surround processing off for a traditional two channel stereo presenta tion or select 5 CH Stereo or CH Stereo depending on whether the 5 1 or 6 1 7 1 output is in use The latter modes feed the stereophonic input signal to both front speakers to the rear speakers and to both surround back speakers if in use while the monophonic signal parts are spread over all speakers also the Center See page 28 for a complete explanation of the 5 CH Stereo and 7 CH Stereo modes After the selections are made in the Dolby DTS Logic 7 DSP Surround or Stereo menus press the A W buttons
148. se Preset Track Skip Disc Skip Volume Up Down Play Forward Reverse Stop Mute ex SKIP DISCSKIP e The Zone Il 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 B 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 9 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 but tons 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 acti vate the Record or Pause function on compatible Harman
149. selection or setting during some of the setup procedures for the AVR 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 con figuration and channel output level adjustment Digital Select Press this button to assign one of the digital inputs DME to a source See page 31 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 num bers 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 PI pressing the Tuning buttons Hy will move the frequency up or down in single step increments When the FM band is in use and AU T appears in the Main Information Display PI pressing this button will change to monaural reception making even week stations audible See page 38 for more information 1 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 38 for
150. suggest that you use high quality speaker cable Many brands of cable are available and the choice of cable may be influen ced 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 recom mend 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 8 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 adher
151. t It is easiest to enter the proper settings for the speaker setup through the SPEAKER SETUP menu Figure 3 So press the OSD Button to bring up the MASTER MENU Figure 1 and then press the W Button D twice so that the cursor is on the SPEAKER SETUP line At this point press the Set Button to bring up the SPEAKER SETUP menu Figure 3 SPEAKER SETUP MODE LEFT RIGHT CENTER SURROUND SURR BACK SUBWOOFER MGR SIZE LARG SMALL SMALL SMALL L R EFE GLOBAL MASTER MENU BASS BACK TO Figure 3 The first line ofthe SPEAKER SETUP menu Figure 3 allows you to switch the menu to change either the underlying speaker size setting or the exact crossover point used for that speaker group if set to Small For the first pass through the menu leave the setting at its default 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 1 Before you start the speaker setting you should determine if you want all inputs being configured with the same speaker size setting GLOBAL or if all inputs should be configured individually INDEPENDENT To configure all inputs for Global or Inde pendent press the A Button D twice so that the cursor is next to the BASS MGR line This setting allows you to use the same speaker configuration for all inputs or to have diff
152. t The AVR is equipped with seven full power amplifier channels to allow for complete 7 1 channel operation without the need for additional external amplifiers However in some installations you may wish to use the traditional 5 1 channel configuration for the main listening room which allows the surround back left right amplifier channels to be used to power speakers placed in a remote zone location If you wish to use the Surround Back channel amplifiers to power the remote zone you must change a setting in the ADVANCED SELECT menu To make that change first call up the menu system by pressing the OSD Button to bring the MAS TER MENU Figure 1 to the screen Next press the W Button until the cursor is next to the ADVANCED line Press the Set Button D to enter the ADVANCED SELECT menu Figure 11 ADVANCED SELECT gt SB AMPS SB SP VFD FULL VOLUME DEFAULT 0FF DEFAULT VOL SET 25dB SEMI OSD 0N SEMI OSD TIME OUT FULL OSD TIME OUT 2 BACK TO MASTER MENU 2 0 Figure 11 To change the setting so that the Surround Back amplifiers are fed by the source selected through the Multiroom system press the lt gt Buttons De so that MR S P appears then press the Set Button D Remember that once this setting is made you will not be able to take advantage of any of the 6 1 7 1 channel decoding or processing modes and no Surround Back speakers must be selected in the speaker setup procedure outli
153. t 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 pro vided 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 14 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 15 Installation and Connections System and Power Connections The AVR 330 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 D 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 amp 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 roo
154. t later The Surround Mode chart on page 27 may help you select the mode best suited to he input source selected For example you may select Dolby Pro Logic Il or Logic 7 for most ana og inputs and Dolby Digital for inputs connected o digital sources In the case of inputs such as a CD Player Tape Deck or Tuner you may wish to set the mode to Stereo if that is your preferred istening mode for standard stereo sources where it is unlikely that surround encoded materi al will be used Alternatively the 5 Channel Stereo or Logic 7 Music mode may also be a good choice for stereo only source material SBR It is easiest to complete the surround setup using the full OSD on screen menus From the MASTER menu Figure 1 press the A W buttons until the cursor is next to the SURROUND SELECT menu Press the Set Button Q so that the SURROUND SELECT menu Figure 5 is on the screen kk SURROUND SELECT DOLBY SURROUND DTS LOGIC DSP SURRD VMAx STEREO BACK TO MASTER MENU Figure 5 Each of the option lines on this menu Figure 5 selects the surround mode category and within each of those categories there will be a choice of the specific mode options The choice of modes Will vary according to the speaker configuration in your system When the SURR BACK line of the SPEAKER SETUP menu Figure 4 is set to NONE the AVR will be configured for 5 1 channel operation and only the modes appro
155. t these jacks to the PLAY OUT audio jacks on any audio or video source lt D Video 1 Audio Inputs Connect these jacks to the PLAY OUT audio jacks on a VCR or other audio or video source amp Video 1 Audio Outputs Connect these jacks to the RECORD INPUT audio jacks on a VCR or any other Audio recorder Preamp Outputs Connect these jacks to an optional external power amplifier for appli cations 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 Advanced Menu of the OSD sys tem See page 36 for more information on con figuring 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
156. ter the levels are reset resume the procedure outlined above to reset the levels to the desired settings When all adjustments are done press the A W Buttons to move the on screen cursor so that it is next to BACK TOMASTER MENU and then press the Set Button if you wish to go back to the main menu to make other adjustments If you have no other adjustments to make press the OSD Button to exit the menu system NOTE The output levels may be separately trimmed for each digital and analog surround mode If you wish to have different trim levels for a specific mode select that mode and then follow the instructions in the steps shown above With Stereo and Vmax modes the adjustment procedure described above is the only way to trim the output level e g to match the Stereo or Vmax level with other modes Memory Backup This product is equipped with a memory backup system that preserves tuner presets and system configuration information if the unit is turned off completely accidentally unplugged or subjected to a power outage This memory will last for approximately two weeks after which time all information must be reentered Advanced Features The AVR 330 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 pro vide additional options that you may wish to use Surround Amplifier Channel Assignmen
157. th no surround processing or bass manage ment as opposed to other modes where digital processing is used When the button is pressed so that SURROUND OF F appears in the Main Information Display FI 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 CH STEREO or 7 CHSTEREO appears the stereo signal is routed to all five speakers if installed See page 23 for more information on stereo playback modes EW DTS Neo 6 Mode Selector Pressing this selector button cycles the AVR through the various DTS Neo 6 modes which extract a five or 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 DTS Neo 6 MUSIC L DTS Neo 6 MOVIES ED Macro Buttons Press these buttons to store or recall a Macro which is a pre pro grammed sequence of commands stored in the remote See page 41 for more information on storing and recalling macros 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 39 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 D
158. tial station call sign that appears when a station is first tuned In normal RDS operation the display will indicate the station name broadcast network or call letters Pressing the RDS button enables you to cycle through the various data types in the following sequence e The station s call letters with some private stations other information too e The station s frequency F RE Q e The Program Type P T Y as shown in the list below NOTE Many stations do not transmit a specific PTY The display will Show N ONE when such a station is selected and PTY is active A text message Radiotext R T containing pecial information from the broadcast station ote that this message may scroll across the display to permit messages longer than the eight positions in the display Depending on signal quality it may take up to 30 seconds for the text message to appear in that time the word TEXT will flash in the Information Display when RT is selected ta e The current time of day C T Note that it may take up to two minutes for the time to appear in that time the word T IME will flash in the information display when CT is selected Please note that the accuracy of the time data is dependent on the radio station not the AVR Some RDS stations may not include some of these additional features If the data required for the selected mode is not being transmitted the Main Information Display ET will show aNOTYPE
159. tion one of these modes but not both is available at any time Ideal for playing music in situations such as a party this mode places the same signal at the front left and surround left and at the front right and surround right speakers The center channel is fed a summed mono mix of the in phase material of the left and right channels Surround Off Stereo These modes turn off all surround processing and present the pure left and right channel No surround channels Surround Off Bypass presentation of two channel stereo programs The Surround Off Bypass mode may only be DSP Surround Off used with analog source inputs as it preserves the analog format of the audio signal for its entire path of travel through the receiver to the speaker and subwoofer outputs bypassing all digital processing Digital bass management is not available in Surround Off mode The DSP Surround Off mode can be used with either an analog or digital input as the signal undergoes digital bass management to optimize the distribution of the low frequencies between the main speakers and a subwoofer 28 OPERATION Operation Basic Operation Once you have completed the setup and configu ration of the AVR it is simple to operate and enjoy The following instructions should be followed for you to maximize your enjoyment of your new receiver Turning the AVR On or Off e When using the AVR for the first time you must press the Main Power Switch ff on the front
160. tions for large or small shown ear ier then press the Set button A QO If another speaker position needs to be changed press the lt gt buttons FA on the front panel or he A Y buttons on the remote to select a different speaker position press the Set button JA and then the lt gt buttons FA on the ront panel or the A W buttons on the remote until the correct speaker setting is shown and press the Set button EE again to confirm the selection To assist in making these settings the icons in the Speaker Channel Input Indicators FE will change as the speaker type is selected at each position When only the inner icon box is lit the speaker is set for small When the inner box and the two outer boxes with circles inside them are lit the speaker is set for large When no indica tor appears at a speaker location that position is set for none or no speaker Note These icons are available only when making setup changes without the use of the full OSD mode SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 21 System Configuration As an example in the Figure below all speakers are set for large and a subwoofer is set Fi COC A _ FE _ ao m SBL Surround Setup Once the speaker setup has been completed the next step for that input is to set the surround mode you wish to use with that input Since sur round modes are a matter of personal taste feel ree to select any mode you wish you may change i
161. to record the digital signal using a CD R MiniDisc or other digital recording system Note that all digital signals will be passed through to both coaxial and optical digital outputs simultanously no matter which kind of digital input was selected NOTES e The digital outputs are active only when a digital signal is present and they do not convert an ana log input to a digital signal or change the format of the digital signal e g Dolby Digital to PCM or vice versa but coaxial digital signals are converted to optical signals and vice versa In additon the digital recorder must be compatible with the output signal For example the PCM digital output from a CD player may be recorded on a CD R or MiniDisc but Dolby Digital or DTS signals may not To make an analog recording from a digital source is possible but only from a PCM source not Dolby Digital or DTS and correctly only with Surround Off mode with any Surround mode only the L R front signals will be fed to the record outputs Output Level Adjustment With Source Signals Normal output level adjustment for the AVR is established using the test tone as out ined on page 24 In some cases however it may be desirable to adjust the output levels using program material such as a test disc or a selec ion you are familiar with Additionally the out put level for the subwoofer and those for the Stereo and VMAx modes can only be adjusted using this procedu
162. to the digital input if selected surround mode and speaker configuration that were entered during the configuration process for that source e The front panel Video 4 Inputs PA Optical Digital 3 Input F or the Coaxial Digital 3 Input Efi may be used to connect a device such as a video game or camcorder to your home entertainment system on a temporary basis As the input source is changed the new input name will appear momentarily as an on screen display in the lower third of the video display The input name will also appear in the Main Information Display PI and a blue LED will light next to the selected input s name in the front panel Input Indicators FE When a pure audio input CD Tuner Tape 6 8 Channel Input is selected the last video input used remains routed to the Video Out puts 61361 except from its own Video 1 2 source and Video Monitor Output This permits simultaneous viewing and listening to different sources e When a Video source is selected its audio signal will be fed to the speakers and the video signal for that input will be routed to the appro priate Monitor Output Jack and will be view able on a TV monitor connected to the AVR If a component video source is connected to the DVD D or Video 2 Component Inputs it will be routed to the Component Video Outputs Make certain that your TV is set to the proper input to view the appropriate video signal composite S Video
163. ty HCC 30 Amps Transient Intermodulation Distortion TIM Unmeasurable Rise Time 16 usec Slew Rate 40V ysec FM Tuner Section Frequency Range 87 5 108MHz Usable Sensitivity IHF 1 3 uV 13 2dBf Signal to Noise Ratio Mono Stereo 70 68dB DIN Distortion Mono Stereo 0 2 0 3 Stereo Separation 40dB 1kHz Selectivity 400kHz 70dB Image Rejection 80dB IF Rejection 90dB AM Tuner Section Frequency Range 522 1611kHz Signal to Noise Ratio 45 dB Usable Sensitivity Loop 500 pV Distortion 1kHz 5096 Mod 0 896 Selectivity 10kHz 30dB Video Section Video Format PAL NTSC Input Level Impedance 1Vp p 75 ohms Output Level Impedance 1Vp p 75 ohms Video Frequency Response Composite and S Video 10Hz 8MHz 3dB Video Frequency Response Component 10Hz 30MHz 3dB General Power Requirement AC 220 240V 50Hz Power Consumption 118W idle 890W maximum 7 channels driven Dimensions Max Width 440mm Height 165mm Depth 382mm Weight 14 0 kg Depth measurement includes knobs buttons and terminal connections Height measurement includes feet and chassis All features and specifications are subject to change without notice Harman Kardon is a registered trademark and Power for the digital revolution is a trademark of Harman International Industries Inc ll 3zSet is a trademark of Harman International Industries Inc Patent No 5 386 478 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby
164. ty 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 Wi 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 Wi Make certain that proper space is provided If this product will be installed in a cabinet or other enclosed area make certain that there is sufficient air movement within
165. ude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE 4 SAFETY INFORMATION both above and below the unit for ventilation 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 AVR 330 y EN DX DIGITAL EX r e 003 STEREO e DSP e 71067 Ne DOPROLOGICE e VMAx 7 CH STEREO
166. ustments directly by pressing the but tons on the front panel or remote control for the specific parameter to be adjusted For example to change the digital input for any of the sources press the Digital Select Button BEJO and then any of the Selector buttons lt gt FA or A V on the front panel or remote MASTER MENU x INPUT SETUP SURROUND SETUP SPEAKER SETUP DELAY ADJUST ADJUST CHANNEL MULTI ROOM ADVANCED Figure 1 System Setup The AVR 330 features an advanced memory sys tem that enables you to establish different con figurations for the speaker configuration digital input surround mode delay times crossover fre quencies and speaker setting for each input source To ease the speaker setting the same speaker setting can also be made for all inputs This flexibility enables you to custom tailor the way in which you listen to each source and have the AVR memorize them This means for example that you may associate different surround modes and analog or digital inputs with different sources or set different speaker configurations with the resultant changes to the bass manage ment system or the use of the center speaker and or the Subwoofer Once these settings are m w ade they will automatically be recalled henever you select that input The factory default settings for the AVR 330 have all inputs configured for an analog audio input except for the DVD input where the Coaxial igital Inp
167. ut D is the default Once the DSP processing system is used for the first time for any input the speaker settings will automatically default to Small at all positions with the sub woofer set to LFE The default setting for the surround modes is Logic 7 Music although Dolby Digital or DTS will automatically be selected as appropriate when a source with digital encoding is in use Before using the unit you will probably want to change the settings for most inputs so that they are properly configured to reflect the use of digi tal or analog inputs and the surround mode asso ciated with the input Remember that since the AVR memorizes the settings for each input indi vidually you will need to make these adjustments for each input used However once they are made further adjustment is only required when system components are changed System Configuration To make this process as quick and as easy as pos sible we suggest that you use the full OSD sys tem with the on screen menus and step through each input Input Setup The first step in configuring the AVR is to select an input i e to associate an analog or digital input with each input source in use e g CD or DVD Note that once an input is selected all settings for the Digital Input Speaker Configura tion Delay and Surround Mode will attach themselves to that input and be stored in a nonvolatile memory This means that once mad
168. ut to heir ability to reproduce low frequency sounds If you are in doubt as to which category describes your speakers consult the specifications in the speakers owner s manual or ask your dealer This menu screen also allows you to enter the set ings for the AVR s Triple Crossover feature that allows a different crossover point to be used for he front left right center and surround speakers In systems where full range or tower speakers are used for the front soundstage or where different brands or models are in use at the various speak er positions this feature allows you to custom tai or the bass management and redirection circuits with a precision not previously possible At last this menu also makes you chose if the speaker setting will be the same for each input source GLOBAL or will be set differently for each input INDEPENDENT Notes e When Independent is selected for the speak er settings see below they need to be made for each input individually and you can deter mine which speaker should be used depending on the input source selected So it s possible g to turn off the Center and or the Sub with any music source selected and to use them with any movie input source D With the currently selected input all speaker settings will be copied to all other surround modes as far as speakers are used with them and need not be repeated when another sur round mode is selected with that inpu
169. wish to include in the AVR remote 2 Press and hold both the Input Selector for the type of product to be entered e g VCR TV and the Mute X button at the same time When the Program SPL Indicator turns amber and begins flashing release the buttons It is important that you begin the next step within 20 seconds 3 To find out if the code for your unit is pre pro grammed point the AVR remote towards the unit to be programmed and press and hold the A but ton This will send out a series of codes from the remote s built in data base with each flash of the red light under the Input Selector indi cating that a code has been sent When the device to be programmed turns offimmediately release the A button D Note that it may take one minute or more until the right code is found and the unit turns off 4 When the A button was not released in time after the unit turned off the proper code will be overrun That s why a function test should be made Turn the unit on again and while the Input Selector still lights red press the A button once than the Y button PD once too When the unit turns off the right code was found when not the code was overrun To re find the correct while the Input Selector still lights red press not hold pressed the Y button D repeatedly to step backwards through the codes available and observe the reaction of the unit at each press As soon as the unit turns
170. with all other modes the delay times are fixed Note that the Delay settings are Global for all inputs using those Dolby modes and need not to be repeated with any input To start with the delay settings at first select any input associated with such a Dolby mode Next continue within the MA S TER MENU Figure 1 If the system is not already at that point press the OSD button to bring up the master menu Press the W Button three times or until the on screen cursor is pointing at the DELAY ADJUST line Press the Set Button to call up the menu DELAY ADJUST P FRONT 1OFT CENTER 1OFT SURROUND 1OFT SURR BACK LOFT UNIT FEET BACK TO MASTER MENU Figure 7 Next move the cursor to the UNIT line and select the unit for distances you prefer to enter feet or meter Then move the gt cursor to the CENTER line where the first adjustment is made Now press the lt gt Buttons until the distance from the center speaker to the pre ferred listening position is entered When the CENTER DELAY is entered press the w Button once to move to the next line SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 23 System Configuration Now the cursor will be at the SURROUND line so that the delay for the surround speakers may be set Press the lt gt Buttons 9 69 until the distance from the video display at the front of the room to the surround speakers is entered Finally if the system is configured for 7 1 operation

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