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- Harman Kardon AVR 310 | Owners Manual - Page 1
AVR 310 Audio/Video Receiver OWNER'S MANUAL AVR 310 • • HALL 1 • DIGITAL • HALL 2 • PRO LOGIC • THEATER • 3 STEREO • VMAx • 5CH STEREO • LOGIC 7 • SURR. OFF DTS DOLBY D PCM MP3 MUTE AUTO TUNED ST MEMORY PRESET O O SLEEP L 0 C 0 R O O OPTICAL 1 2 3 COAXIAL 1 2 3 DIGITAL PRO LOGIC - Harman Kardon AVR 310 | Owners Manual - Page 2
38 Volume Punch-Through 38 Channel Control Punch-Through 39 Reassigning Device Control Selectors 40 Function List 42 Setup Code Tables 52 Troubleshooting Guide 52 Processor Reset 53 Technical Specifications Typographical Conventions In order to help you use this manual with the remote - Harman Kardon AVR 310 | Owners Manual - Page 3
in a second room. Complete control over volume is possible with a separate infrared control link. To make it easy to operate the AVR 310 from a remote room, a separate "Zone II" remote is included. The AVR 310's powerful amplifier uses traditional Harman Kardon high-current design technologies to - Harman Kardon AVR 310 | Owners Manual - Page 4
Before Use Your AVR 310 has been designed for use with 120-volt AC current. Connection to a line voltage other than that for which it is intended can create a safety and fire hazard and may damage the unit. If you have any questions about the voltage requirements for your specific model, or about - Harman Kardon AVR 310 | Owners Manual - Page 5
Selector 9 Tuner Band Selector ) Preset Stations Selector ! Input Source Selector @ FM Mode Selector # Digital Optical 3 Input $ Digital Coax 3 Status Indicator % Digital Coax 3 Jack ^ Video 4 Input Jacks & Bass Control * Balance Control ( Treble Control Ó Volume Control Ô Set Button Input - Harman Kardon AVR 310 | Owners Manual - Page 6
by as much as ±10dB. Set this control to a suitable position for your taste or room acoustics. Ó Volume Control: Turn this knob clockwise to increase the volume, counterclockwise to decrease the volume. If the AVR 310 is muted, adjusting volume control will automatically release the unit from the - Harman Kardon AVR 310 | Owners Manual - Page 7
. O Night Mode Indicator: This indicator lights when the AVR 310 is in the Night mode, which preserves the dynamic range of digital program material at low volume levels. P Multiroom Indicator: This indicator lights when the multiroom system is active. Note that it will remain lit when the multiroom - Harman Kardon AVR 310 | Owners Manual - Page 8
Information Display: This display shows messages relating to the status, input source, surround mode, tuner, volume level or other aspects of the AVR 310's operation. Z Mute Indicator: This indicator lights to remind you that the AVR 310's output has been silenced by pressing the Mute button ˚ 38 - Harman Kardon AVR 310 | Owners Manual - Page 9
LEFT SURR. SPKRS (8Ω) MODEL NO. AVR 310 NORTHRIDGE CALIFORNIA, USA MADE IN CHINA AC OUTLETS ~120V/60Hz UNSWITCHED / 100W MAX SWITCHED / 100W MAX SERIAL NO. fi fl ‡ ¡ Tape Inputs ™ Tape Outputs £ Video 1 Audio Inputs ¢ AM Antenna ∞ Video 1 Audio Outputs § DVD Audio Inputs ¶ FM Antenna • CD Inputs - Harman Kardon AVR 310 | Owners Manual - Page 10
: 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. a Remote IR Input: If the AVR 310's frontpanel IR sensor is blocked due to cabinet doors or other obstructions - Harman Kardon AVR 310 | Owners Manual - Page 11
q32 Speaker Select q33 Multiroom q34 Volume Up/Down q35 TV/Video Selector q36 SPL Indicator Select q37 6-Channel Direct Input q38 Mute q39 EzSet Sensor Microphone NOTE: The function names shown here are each button's feature when used with the AVR 310. Most buttons have additional functions when - Harman Kardon AVR 310 | Owners Manual - Page 12
factory to operate the AVR 310 and most Harman Kardon CD or DVD players and cassette decks. The remote is also capable of operating a wide variety of other products using the control codes that are part of the remote. Before using the remote with other products, follow the instructions on pages 35 - Harman Kardon AVR 310 | Owners Manual - Page 13
in the remote. (See page 36 for more information on storing and recalling macros.) x Transport Controls: These buttons do not have any functions for the AVR 310, 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 - Harman Kardon AVR 310 | Owners Manual - Page 14
room as the AVR 310, it will control the functions of the AVR 310 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 b, the buttons for power, input source, volume and mute will control the source and volume for the - Harman Kardon AVR 310 | Owners Manual - Page 15
/or the applicable local building codes in your Video 1 or Video 2 Out jacks ∞dg 33 on the AVR 310. 2. Connect the analog audio and video outputs of a satellite receiver, cable TV converter or television set or any other video source to the Video 3 e 31 jacks. 3. Connect the analog audio and video - Harman Kardon AVR 310 | Owners Manual - Page 16
to the room's speakers. No volume control is required, as the AVR 310 and the remote IR link will provide that function. At the AVR 310, plug the audio interconnect cables into the MultiRoom Output jacks , on the AVR 310's rear panel. NOTE: The remote power amplifier must have signal-sensing - Harman Kardon AVR 310 | Owners Manual - Page 17
audio, video the center channel speaker. Depending on the specifics of your room acoustics and the type sounds best. Place the subwoofer in that spot. You should also follow the instructions of used by the surround sound processor. You are now ready to power up the AVR 310 to begin these final - Harman Kardon AVR 310 | Owners Manual - Page 18
Video input of your TV or projector. In order to view the AVR 310's displays, the correct video source must be selected on the video display. IMPORTANT NOTE semi-OSD system, you may make adjustments directly, by pressing the buttons on the front panel or remote control for the specific parameter to - Harman Kardon AVR 310 | Owners Manual - Page 19
⁄/¤ buttons n on the remote until the desired digital or analog input is shown in the Main Information Display Y and in the lower third of the video display connected to the AVR 310. Press the Set button p to enter the new digital input assignment. An exclusive Harman Kardon feature is the ability - Harman Kardon AVR 310 | Owners Manual - Page 20
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 specially encoded Dolby - Harman Kardon AVR 310 | Owners Manual - Page 21
mode for the particular input source for which you are configuring your speakers, the AVR 310 will not make the LARGE option available for the center speaker. This is due to the requirements of Logic 7 processing, and does not indicate a problem with your receiver. When NONE is selected, no - Harman Kardon AVR 310 | Owners Manual - Page 22
n on the remote until the desired setting is shown, using the instructions for "large" sound product. It is particularly important for a Dolby Digital receiver such as the AVR 310, as correct outputs will ensure that you hear sound tracks with the proper directionality and intensity. IMPORTANT NOTE - Harman Kardon AVR 310 | Owners Manual - Page 23
Control * 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 310's output levels without the use of a sound pressure meter, although manual press the OSD button v to bring up the main AUDIO SETUP menu - Harman Kardon AVR 310 | Owners Manual - Page 24
Continue to adjust the individual channels until the volume level sounds the same from each speaker. Note that adjustments should be made with the ‹/› buttons o 31 on the remote only, NOT the main volume controls. If you are using a sound pressure level (SPL) meter for precise level adjustment - Harman Kardon AVR 310 | Owners Manual - Page 25
When a Video source is selected, the video signal for that input will be routed to the Video Monitor Output jack ‹ and will be viewable on a TV monitor connected to the AVR 310. Volume Control • Adjust the volume to a comfortable level using the front panel Volume Control Ó or remote Volume Up/Down - Harman Kardon AVR 310 | Owners Manual - Page 26
programs and audio CDs. Dolby Pro Logic processing may also be used to provide a pleasing surround effect with some stereophonic source material the two front channel loudspeakers are used, Harman's patented VMAx mode delivers a three-dimensional sound space with the illusion of "phantom speakers" - Harman Kardon AVR 310 | Owners Manual - Page 27
inputs on the AVR 310 rear panel (e.g., connect the analog stereo audio output from a DVD to the DVD Audio inputs § on the rear panel when you connect the source's digital outputs). When playing a digital source such as DVD, first select the input using the remote or front panel controls as outlined - Harman Kardon AVR 310 | Owners Manual - Page 28
specific signal being received. It is important to note remote. video audio data will momentarily stop, and the channel position letters inside the Speaker/Channel Input Indicators Q will flash. This is normal and does not indicate a problem with either the AVR 310 or the source machine. The AVR 310 - Harman Kardon AVR 310 | Owners Manual - Page 29
digital sources may not be compatible with the AVR 310. 3. Note that not all digitally encoded programs contain full 5.1-channel audio. Consult the program guide that accompanies the DVD or laser disc to determine which type of audio has been recorded on the disc. The AVR 310 will automatically - Harman Kardon AVR 310 | Owners Manual - Page 30
station's memory location. • To manually tune through the list of stored preset stations one by one, press the Preset Stations Selector buttons )` on the front panel or remote. Tape Recording In normal operation, the audio or video source selected for listening through the AVR 310 is sent to the - Harman Kardon AVR 310 | Owners Manual - Page 31
seconds, the AVR 310 will return to normal operation. The channel output for any input may also be adjusted using the full-OSD on-screen menu system. First, set the volume to a comfortable listening level using the Volume Control Ó 34 î. Then, press the OSD button v to bring up the AUDIO SETUP menu - Harman Kardon AVR 310 | Owners Manual - Page 32
the OSD Button v to exit the menu system. Turn-On Volume Level As is the case with most audio/video receivers, when the AVR 310 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 310 turn on at a specific - Harman Kardon AVR 310 | Owners Manual - Page 33
OSD TIME OUT line. Next, press the ‹/› Buttons o 31 until the desired time in seconds is displayed. Note OSD Button v to exit the menu system. Full-OSD Time Out Adjustment The FULL-OSD menu system is used to simplify the setup and adjustment of the AVR 310 the OSD button v to bring the main AUDIO - Harman Kardon AVR 310 | Owners Manual - Page 34
of the buttons on either remote will control the remote location volume 34 î, change the tuner frequency uç, change the tuner preset `© or mute the output 38 ˚. If the Remote IR Output jack ° on the AVR 310 is connected to an IR Input jack on compatible Harman Kardon audio components such as CD, DVD - Harman Kardon AVR 310 | Owners Manual - Page 35
control that will control not only the receiver's functions, but also most popular brands of audio and video equipment, including CD players, cassette decks, TV sets, cable boxes, VCRs, satellite receivers and other home-theater equipment. Once the AVR 310's remote is programmed with the codes - Harman Kardon AVR 310 | Owners Manual - Page 36
again. NOTE: If the Program/SPL Indicator c turns red during Step 5 or 6, the programming was not successful. Repeat the steps to see if the code will "take." 6. Repeat Steps 4 though 6 for each button on the source remote that you wish to transfer to the AVR 310 remote. 7. Once all codes have been - Harman Kardon AVR 310 | Owners Manual - Page 37
you have changed the device being controlled. When operating a device other than the AVR 310, the controls may not correspond exactly to the function printed on the remote or button. Some commands, such as the volume control, are the same as they are with the AVR 310. Other buttons will change their - Harman Kardon AVR 310 | Owners Manual - Page 38
manual to describe the button functions for the AVR 310. Notes on Using the AVR 310 Remote With Other Devices. • 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 - Harman Kardon AVR 310 | Owners Manual - Page 39
receiver, you may program the "SAT" button to operate a second VCR. Before following the normal programming steps for either Three-Digit entry or Auto Search code remote is reset. Note code for the specific model you wish to control. Finally, press the CBL/SAT e button again. Resetting the Remote - Harman Kardon AVR 310 | Owners Manual - Page 40
AVR AVR Select 5 DVD DVD Input Select DVD Select 6 CD CD Input Select 7 Tape Tape Input Select 8 VID 1 Video 1 Select 9 VID 2 Video 2 Select 10 VID 3 Video 3 Select 11 VID 4 Video Multi Room Multi-Room Select 23 Volume Down Volume Down 24 Channel/Guide Channel Trim Title 25 ⁄ Move - Harman Kardon AVR 310 | Owners Manual - Page 41
Tune Up Slow Forward Tune Down Prev Chapter Track Increment OSD Disc Skip Disc Skip Stop Preset Tune Down Slow Rev Intro Scan Open/Close Open/Close Subtitle On/Off Repeat Audio Select Random Play Angle Select R. Search R. Search Rewind Play Play Play F. Search F. Search Fast Fwd - Harman Kardon AVR 310 | Owners Manual - Page 42
: TV Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number A MARK ADMIRAL AKAI AMPRO AMSTRAD ANAM AOC BLAUPUNKT BROKSONIC DIGI LINK DYNASTY DYNATECH ELECTROHOME EMERSON FISHER FUNAI FUTURETECH GE GOLDSTAR GRUNDIG HALL MARK HARMAN KARDON HITACHI INFINITY INKEL JBL JC PENNEY JENSEN JVC KAWASHO KEC KENWOOD KLOSS KMC - Harman Kardon AVR 310 | Owners Manual - Page 43
Setup Code Table: TV (continued) MIDLAND MINERVA MITSUBISHI MTC NAD NATIONAL NEC NIKEI SYLVANIA SYMPHONIC TANDY TATUNG TECHNICS TECHWOOD TEKNIKA TELEFUNKEN TELERENT TERA THOMSON TMK TOSHIBA TOTEVISION UNIVERSAL VIDEO CONCEPTS VIDTECH WARDS YAMAHA YORK YUPITERU ZENITH ZONDA 199 084 001 011 030 033 - Harman Kardon AVR 310 | Owners Manual - Page 44
Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number AIWA AKAI AMPRO AMSTRAD ANAM ASA AUDIO DYNAMICS BROKSONIC CANDLE CANON CAPEHART CITIZEN CRAIG CURTIS MATHES DAEWOO DAYTRON DBX DUAL DYNATECH ELECTROHOME EMERSON FERGUSON FINLUX FISHER FUNAI GE GO VIDEO GOLDSTAR GRAETZ HARMAN KARDON HITACHI INSTANT REPLAY ITT - Harman Kardon AVR 310 | Owners Manual - Page 45
Setup Code Table: VCR (continued) NORDMENDE OPTIMUS OPTONICA ORION PANASONIC PENTAX PHILCO TATUNG TEAC TECHNICS TEKNIKA TELEFUNKEN THOMAS THOMSON THORN TMK TOSHIBA TOTEVISION UNITECH VECTOR RESEARCH VICTOR VIDEO CONCEPTS VIDEOSONIC WARDS YAMAHA ZENITH 048 159 057 058 147 166 070 074 078 086 114 - Harman Kardon AVR 310 | Owners Manual - Page 46
Setup Code Table: CD Manufacturer/Brand ADC ADCOM AIWA AKAI AUDIO TECHNICA AUDIOACCESS AUDIOFILE BSR CALIFORNIA AUDIO CAPETRONIC CARRERA CARVER CASIO CLARINETTE CROWN CURTIS MATHES DENON EMERSON FISHER FRABA FUNAI GE GENEXXA GOLDSTAR HAITAI HARMAN KARDON HITACHI INKEL JC PENNEY JENSEN JVC KENWOOD - Harman Kardon AVR 310 | Owners Manual - Page 47
Setup Code Table: CD (continued) ONKYO OPTIMUS PANASONIC PHILIPS PIONEER PROTON QUASAR RADIO SHACK RCA RCX REALISTIC ROTEL SAE SAMSUNG SANSUI SANYO SCOTT SEARS SHARP SHERWOOD SIGNATURE 154 083 039 013 074 097 151 155 173 087 029 120 130 040 095 019 031 053 061 135 169 122 166 47 SETUP CODES - Harman Kardon AVR 310 | Owners Manual - Page 48
Tape Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number HARMAN KARDON 001 Setup Code Table: Audio Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number HARMAN KARDON 001 Setup Code Table: DVD Manufacturer/Brand APEX DIGITAL CALIFORNIA AUDIO DENON GE GOLDSTAR HARMAN KARDON JVC KENWOOD LG LOTTE MAGNAVOX MARANTZ MITSUBISHI - Harman Kardon AVR 310 | Owners Manual - Page 49
DBS PANSAT PERSONAL CABLE PHILIPS PICO PRESIDENT PRIMESTAR RCA REALISTIC SAMSUNG SATELLITE SERVICE CO SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA SONY STAR CHOICE DBS STARCAST SUPER GUIDE TEECOM TOSHIBA UNIDEN ZENITH Setup Code Number 472 450 422 442 356 414 425 359 359 320 321 322 325 361 315 316 319 380 451 360 356 312 - Harman Kardon AVR 310 | Owners Manual - Page 50
Setup Code Table: CBL Manufacturer/Brand ABC ALLEGRO AMERICAST ANTRONIX ARCHER BELCOR CABLE TIME NSC OAK PACE PANASONIC PANTHER PARAGON PHILIPS PIONEER POPULAR MECHANICS POST NEWS WEEK PRELUDE PRIMESTAR PTS Setup Code Number 001 003 011 045 048 052 059 110 111 212 021 012 014 021 031 112 113 033 - Harman Kardon AVR 310 | Owners Manual - Page 51
Setup Code Table: CBL (continued) PULSAR RADIO SHACK RCA RECOTON REGAL REGENCY REMBRANT SAMSUNG SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA SEAM SHERITECH SIGNAL SIGNATURE SL MARX SPRUCER STARCOM STARGATE SYLVANIA 031 033 034 039 042 113 124 211 019 022 025 086 087 088 089 190 058 065 098 125 211 116 51 SETUP CODES - Harman Kardon AVR 310 | Owners Manual - Page 52
• Press Mute button • Turn up volume control • Follow the instructions in the Display Brightness section on page 32 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 - Harman Kardon AVR 310 | Owners Manual - Page 53
Specifications Audio -p/75 ohms Video Frequency Response specifications are subject to change without notice. Harman Kardon Works. ©1992-1999 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved. DTS and DTS Surround are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. VMAx is a registered trademark of Harman - Harman Kardon AVR 310 | Owners Manual - Page 54
Notes 54 NOTES - Harman Kardon AVR 310 | Owners Manual - Page 55
Notes 55 NOTES - Harman Kardon AVR 310 | Owners Manual - Page 56
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AVR 310
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