Harman Kardon AVR30 Owners Manual - Page 4

Special Features The AVR30 is a very unique and versatile Audio and Video Receiver. It combines a special switching system for all your Audio and Video products with a complete Recording switching system into one unit that has five fully discrete amplifiers, Dolby Pro Logic Surround, a Digital Signal Processor, and a remote control that operates the AVR30 and many other products in your system. Feature Highlights ■ DOLBY Pro-Logic Surround* The AVR30 DOLBY PRO-LOGIC Decoding system brings the theater surround sound experience to your home. Dolby Pro-Logic creates four-channel surround sound plus a true Center Channel. Because of this center channel, listeners in less than ideal positions will still hear the movie dialogue coming from the screen. ■ Digital Signal Processor (DSP) The AVR30 includes a custom programmed Digital Signal Processor for simulating the room ambience in a variety of performance arenas from the size of a large stadium to the closeness of a small club. Unlike many other Digital Signal processors that sound artificial and unnatural, the AVR30 will sound true to life, subtle and never distracting. The system is easy to operate and will yield realistic natural sound with any of the available settings. ■ System Remote The System Remote controls AVR30 functions using various one-push commands or the On Screen Menu System. The system remote also controls most Harman Kardon CD players and cassette players. ■ Home Theater Controller (HTC) Remote The HTC is a remote control that operates the AVR30 through a TV screen menu system and is also preprogrammed to control various branded audio and video products. ■ On Screen Menu System A convenient control system with visual conformation for selecting various components, modes and settings on to the AVR30. ■ Video Switching When an audio/video source is selected for viewing or recording, both audio and video outputs are selected simultaneously. ■ Memory System The AVR30 includes a unique memory system that remembers each Digital Signal Processor mode and setting last used and recalls the setting when selecting a "Listen To" source. ■ Ultrawide Bandwidth The AVR30 circuitry is designed to deliver extended frequency response, while keeping phase shift well outside the audible spectrum. The result is stereo imaging and clarity with remarkably accurate spatial positioning of vocals and musical instruments. ■ Discrete Circuitry For maximum design flexibility and highest possible performance, the amplifier circuitry has been designed using discrete electronic components, not off-the-shelf integrated circuits. ■ Low Negative Feedback Conventional designs rely heavily on negative feedback to reduce Total Harmonic Distortion. This results, however, in excessive Transient Intermodulation Distortion, audible in the harsh, grating quality of the sound. *Dolby Prologic Surround is a trademark of DOLBY LABORATORIES LICENSING CORPORATION. 3 Harman Kardon keeps negative feedback low for smoother, clearer reproduction of complex musical sounds, such as those of stringed instruments. ■ HCC (High Instantaneous Current Capability) This enables the AVR30 to maintain an undistorted output signal when driving Low Impedance or resistive speaker loads. Supplied Accessories/ Packing List ■ System Remote Controller ■ 2 Batteries (size "AA") ■ Home Theater Controller (HTC) ■ 4 Remote Batteries (size "AAA") ■ AM Antenna ■ FM Indoor Dipole Antenna ■ Manual ■ Safety Sheet ■ Warranty Card ■ Customer Response Card ■ 2 IR Remote Connection Cables