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  • Harman Kardon AVR 745 | Owners Manual - Page 1
    ® Power for the Digital Revolution.® AVR 745 AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER OWNER'S MANUAL
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    50 DMP/The Bridge Auto Power 50 HDMI Video Auto Function 51 Multiroom Operation 51 Multiroom Setup 51 Surround Channel Amplifier Assignment 52 Multiroom Operation 54 Troubleshooting Guide 54 Processor Reset 55 Appendix 58 Technical Specifications 58 Trademark Acknowledgements
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    to 1080i, and the TC 30 activity-based remote, are new to even the most experienced home theater enthusiast. Although the power of the AVR 745 makes them easy to use, we strongly recommend that you take a few minutes to read this owner's manual to familiarize yourself with how the full suite of
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    weight of the AVR 745 and the heat generated by the amplifiers, there is the remote possibility that the User This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. The limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
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    follow the instructions that refer to this illustration, a larger copy may be downloaded from the Product Support section for this product at www.harmankardon.com. The following controls and indicators are available on the AVR 745's front panel: 1 Standby/On Switch 2 Surround Mode Group Selector
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    AVR 745 to the Tuner mode MANUAL/ test digital specific combination of input sources and surround mode selected, more than one indicator may light. (See page 43 for more information.) ^ Remote Sensor Window: The sensor behind this window receives infrared signals from the remote control. Aim the remote
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    apply power to the AVR 745. When the switch is pressed in, the unit is placed in a Standby mode, as indicated by the manually adjusting the channel level outputs using the source currently playing through your AVR. For complete information on adjusting the channel output level, see page 48. F Digital
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    REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS SUB 2 MODEL NO. AVR 745 NOTE: To make it easier to follow the instructions that refer to this illustration, a larger copy may be downloaded from the Product Support section for this product at www.harmankardon.com. 0 Preamp Outputs 1 Main Subwoofer Output 2 Tape Outputs 3
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    IR sensor in the receiver to serve other remote controlled devices. Connect this jack to the "IR IN" jack on compatible Harman Kardon equipment. D Center device that turns it on when the AVR 745 is on and off when the AVR 745 is placed in the Standby Mode. The connected component must respond to 6-
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    the AVR 745. This connection is also used to connect a compatible computer to the AVR for firmware upgrades, when available. See page 43 for more information on playback of computer audio with the AVR. Instructions for upgrades will accompany the upgrade file download package. a Optical Digital
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    used with the AVR 745. Most buttons have additional functions when used with other devices. • To make it easier to follow the instructions that refer to this illustration, a larger copy may be downloaded from the Product Support section for this product at www.harmankardon.com. TC 30 REMOTE CONTROL
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    5 Help Button: If you are having problems with an Activity, press this button for as DVD or CD players, digital recorders and VCRs when they Remote Options section of the TC 30 Web site. G Channel Up/Down: Press these buttons to change the device's channel or station. When controlling the AVR 745
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    recommend that the ZR 10 remote be used for the initial configuration and setup process for the AVR 745. • To make it easier to follow the instructions that refer to the controls and connectors in this illustration, a larger copy may be downloaded from the Product Support section for this product
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    the AVR's memory. ® TheBridgeTM Digital Media Player Selector: When Harman Kardon's TheBridgeTM (optional) is connected to TheBridgeTM Digital Media and the manuals for The Bridge and your iPod for more information. ß Mute Button: When the ZR 10 remote is used in the room where the AVR 745 is
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    on the recorder to the Tape Outputs 2 on the AVR 745. 3. Connect the output of a digital source such as a CD or DVD changer or player, a video game, a digital satellite receiver, an HDTV tuner or digital cable set-top box or the output of a compatible computer sound card to the Optical and Coaxial
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    the recorder or remote zone at the same time. This is not a fault of the AVR, but rather a function of the content protection systems that are part of the HDMI standard. HDMI Output Connections Connect the HDMI Output M to an HDMI input on your video display. Thanks to the AVR 745's video processing
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    proper operation, specific software commands and pin wiring schemes may be required. USB Connections The AVR 745 is one of the few A/V receivers to offer a USB connection that may be used for both playback of compatible audio content from a computer and for loading of system updates (when available
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    that provides a wide range of music, sports, news and information programming with digital audio quality. The AVR 745 is XM Connect & Play-ready, which means that you can easily add the XM service to your home audio system by purchasing an XM antenna module or Passport system, activating an account
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    will be relatively seamless when a sound moves from one side of the for each speaker, though the specific construction of your room, advanced surround modes such as Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES and Harman Kardon's proprietary for the AVR 745. We the instructions starting on page 33 to manually configure
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    The AVR 745 comes with two remotes, Harman Kardon's TC 30 activity-based remote control with color LCD and the ZR 10, which is designed primarily for use in remote rooms but which may also be used as a compact remote in your main home theater room. The TC 30 remote packed with your new receiver will
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    will turn amber, indicating that the unit is in the Standby mode. 3. Carefully remove the protective plastic film from the front-panel lens. If left in place, the film will prevent proper operation of the remote control. 4. Turn the AVR 745 on either by pressing the Standby/On Switch 0 on the front
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    digital or analog inputs, the type of video display and speakers installed, and the surround mode specifics of your home theater of the left side of the remote, next to the screen message AV Receiver. • At the next screen, Y/Pr/Pb component video outputs, the AVR 745 is able to switch them to send
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    be digitized and output at its input resolution through the HDMI remote so that you may more accurately adjust the delay while viewing the on-screen image, following the instructions specific input is selected. Unlike the Trigger 1 Output H, which always has a trigger voltage present when the AVR 745
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    will remain effective as long as the AVR 745 is on. Once the unit is turned off, the jacks will revert to their normal use as inputs when the unit is turned on again. An exclusive Harman Kardon feature is the ability to switch the front-panel coaxial digital audio and analog audio/video jacks
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    support section our Web site at www.harmankardon.com/support œ on the ZR 10 remote. The VIDEO MAIN menu mode the AVR 745 what digital satellite AVR. The settings here are primarily changes to the video enhancement level and aspect ratio for a specific type of device, and defaults were selected after testing
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    are often visible with other means of de-interlacing. FILM MODE DETECT: When this setting is on, special circuits are used TEST VIDEO: The test signals that are called up on this line are designed for use in factory setup of the AVR 745's video processing circuit and they are not designed for user
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    modes are a matter of personal taste, feel free to select any mode you wish - you may change it later. However, to make it easier to establish the initial parameters for the AVR 745 type present. Note that an UNLOCK message in the AUDIO IN line indicates that a digital physical input source has been
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    in all menu selections whenever you are changing the surround mode. • When a mode is OFF, the mode will not appear. • Some modes, such as Dolby Digital, DTS and the Stereo mode in the PCM menus, are not defeatable. A complete list of the AVR 745's surround modes may be found on page 41, but here are
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    10 remote to return to the main menu so that you may move to the next step in configuring your AVR 745. Using EzSet/EQII The AVR 745 includes the latest Harman Kardon EzSet/EQII technology to automatically configure your system to deliver the best possible performance based on your specific speaker
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    Set Button œ on the ZR 10 remote. Follow the instructions on pages 33 to 38 for the items you wish to set manually. During that process, a message may to correct the problem and start a re-test. During each EQ Design step, you have the option to perform the tests for that specific portion of the
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    test sequence is completed and use the manual tests are complete, a message screen will appear to indicate whether the procedure was successful or not. In most cases, there will not be any problems menus and turn the receiver off. Check all the ZR 10 remote. Before the test begins, an informational
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    30 or the Set Button œ on the ZR 10 remote to repeat the test as often as needed until a successful result is achieved. Step 5: When all measurements are successfully completed, the final step in the EzSet Design process is to save the settings into the AVR 745's memory. You may program up to three
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    adjustments, advanced users may wish to experiment with how different combinations of settings sound in their home theater environment or to use settings other than those calculated by EzSet/EQII, to accommodate personal listening preferences. The menu system used in your AVR 745 differs somewhat
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    Specifications" section of the speaker's owner's manual. If you cannot find the specification œ on the ZR 10 remote control. The SPEAKER SIZE menu sounds, AVR to select the correct surround modes that are compatible with the number of speakers installed. For example, in order to use the Dolby Digital
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    your listening room or home theater. In most cases, the settings established by EzSet/EQII are accurate to within one foot, but the placement of the microphone and other factors may influence the setting. Should you wish to manually adjust the channel delay times, follow the instructions shown below
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    speaker position, the AVR 745 allows you to adjust the delay for the combined output of all speakers as a group. This feature is called A/V Sync Delay; it allows you to compensate for delays to the video image that may be caused by the processing in products such as digital video displays, video
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    part of the configuration of any surround sound product. It is particularly important for a digital receiver such as the AVR 745 0dB SW1 : 0dB SW2 : 0dB TEST TONE: AUTO OFF MAN LEVEL RESET: OFF ON CH ADJUST: GLOBAL EZSET SETTINGS: OFF ON BACK TO MANUAL SETUP Figure 30 To provide the maximum
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    the ZR 10 remote to exit the menu system. You may also select an EQ Design directly, or turn the EQ filters off by following the instructions on page 48. Having completed the setup and configuration process for your AVR 745, you are about to experience the finest in music and home theater listening
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    you program the TC 30 remote, following the instructions provided in both the separate TC 30 Installation Guide and the wizards available when the TC 30 is connected to the Internet through your computer. While the TC 30 is preprogrammed to operate the AVR 745 and Harman Kardon DVD players right out
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    appear in the Lower Display Line when the Dolby Headphone mode is in use. Surround Mode Selection One of the most important features of the AVR 745 is its ability to reproduce a full multichannel surround sound field from digital sources, analog matrix surround-encoded programs and standard stereo
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    Digital EX reproduces specially encoded soundtracks so that a full 6.1/7.1 sound field is available. Even if a source does not contain specific modes may also be used to create 7.1 sound fields from 5.1 digital soundtracks. Exclusive to Harman Kardon for A/V receivers, Logic 7 is an advanced mode
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    the capability of your DVD player to handle DTS discs, consult the player's owner's manual. When the AVR 745 is connected to a blue-laserbased high-definition optical disc player via an HDMI, coaxial or optical digital connection, the soundtrack from the player is also available in the standard DTS
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    source is first detected, the AVR 745 To utilize either digital mode, you must have properly will display a message to indicate the type of bitstream connected a digital source to the AVR 745. Connect being received. It will remain in the Lower Display the digital outputs from DVD players, HDTV
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    muted. Speaker/Channel Indicators In addition to the bitstream indicators, the AVR 745 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 (Figure 31). LFE 1 LFE 2 Figure 31 The
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    be passed through to the Digital Audio Outputs abM. Using TheBridgeTM The AVR 745 is equipped for use with Harman Kardon's optional TheBridgeTM iPod docking station. When The Bridge is connected to the AVR and an iPod properly docked, you may use the TC 30 or ZR 10 remote to control the iPod for
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    Radio through the "Home Receivers" section of the XM Radio Store at www.xmradio.com. Once you have purchased the XM module, follow the instructions accompanying it to activate the XM Service. Connect the plug on the XM module to the XM Ready Module Input Y on the rear panel of the AVR 745. For best
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    service to add special data and information tags into the digital audio data stream, means that some of the front-panel and remote and track title information by pressing the Tuning Mode Selector 7ø or the Screen Button 6 that is panel digital and analog outputs, the AVR 745 offers Harman Kardon's
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    remote and then press the Screen Button 6 next to AV Receiver AVR 745 will return to normal operation. The output levels may also be adjusted using the onscreen menu system to either the internal test tone or an external test disc by following the instructions the sound of the Bypass mode, which
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    appears, follow the instructions shown below to make OFF ON HDMI VIDEO AUTO receivers, when the AVR 745 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 745 turn on at a specific Surround Mode, remote
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    using Harman Kardon's optional TheBridgeTM iPod docking station, the normal operation is to have the iPod selected as the input source only when it is specifically chosen. However, you may set the AVR so that whenever the iPod is turned on, the AVR will also turn on automatically and set The Bridge
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    instructions provided with the A-BUS remote modules or keypads. Additional information will also be made available through the Harman Kardon Web site at www.harmankardon.com. RS-232 Control The AVR 745 DSP DOWNMIX mode, which outputs a two-channel down-mixed version of multi-channel digital sources.
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    a specific source. To turn the multiroom system on using the TC 30 remote, press the Devices Button 4 on the TC 30 remote and then press the Screen Button 6 next to AV Receiver. When the choices on the LCD Screen 7 change, press the Page Left/Right mode (turned "off") in the room where the AVR 745
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    the Power Off Button å. To turn the Multiroom system off from the remote room using the TC 30, press the Devices Button 4 on the TC 30 remote and then press the Screen Button 6 next to AV Receiver. When the choices on the LCD Screen 7 change, press the Page Left/Right Buttons 8 once and
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    switch is red • Amplifier is in protection mode due to possible short • Amplifier is in protection mode due to internal problems • Check speaker wire connections for shorts at receiver and speaker ends • Contact your local Harman Kardon service center No sound from surround or center speakers
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    so that they may be restored in the event the AVR's memory is lost due to an extended power outage, system upgrade, processor reset, or other major service to your unit. Additional copies of this worksheet may be downloaded from the Harman Kardon web site at www.harmankardon.com Worksheet A: Video
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    Width Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music Dimension Dolby Pro Logic IIx Panorama Night Mode System Default On Original 3 0 Off 3 0 Off Off Worksheet Volume Default Set Semi OSD Time Out Full OSD Time Out DMP Auto Power HDMI Video Auto Surround Back Amps Carrier Out System Default Small - 100 Hz Small
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    WORKSHEET E: INPUT SETTINGS FEATURE DVD Video 1 Video 2 Video 3 Video 4 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 CD Tape Tuner The Bridge USB 6/8 Ch Direct Input Title Surround Mode Audio In Port Audio Auto Poll Video In Port Component Video Input Video Processing A/V Sync Delay Trigger 2 Record Output Auto
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    is missing, please contact Harman Kardon customer service at www.harmankardon.com. • TC 30 remote control • Battery for the TC 30 • USB cable for the TC 30 • TC 30 charging cradle • Charger for the TC 30 • TC 30 software CD-ROM • TC 30 installation guide • ZR 10 remote control • Two AAA batteries
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    NOTES NOTES 59
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    250 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, New York 11797 www.harmankardon.com ® © 2006 Harman International Industries, Incorporated. All rights reserved. Part No. ZKD2701HA00-R
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AVR 745
AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER
OWNER’S MANUAL
Power for the Digital Revolution
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