Harman Kardon AVR300 Owners Manual

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  • Harman Kardon AVR300 | Owners Manual - Page 1
    AVR 300 Audio/Video Receiver OWNER'S MANUAL AVR 300 Volu COAX DIGITAL TAPE CD DVD VID 1 VID 2 VID 3 6 CH AM/FM TUNING PRESET SCAN PRESET Speaker Multi Room Dig. Select Delay Set TUN MODE DIGITAL PRO LOGIC 3-STEREO Hall 1 Hall 2 THEATER SURR. OFF Power Phones Bass Treble Balance
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    : DVD 37 Setup Code Tables: DVD/LD 37 Setup Code Tables: CABLE 37 Setup Code Tables: SAT 38 Troubleshooting Guide 38 Processor Reset 39 Technical Specifications Typographical Conventions In order to help you use this manual with the remote control, front-panel controls and rear-panel
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    AVR 300 is one of the finest receivers ever offered by Harman Kardon. s Onboard Dolby Digital and DTS Decoding s Coax and Optical Digital Inputs and Outputs s On-Screen Displays s Programmable Remote Control (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. 3 INTRODUCTION
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    AVR 300 and consult an authorized service station. CATV or Antenna Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting Class-B digital device, the instructions, may received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. NOTE
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    Selector Ù Surround Off ı Mute ˆ Volume Control ˜ Delay ¯ Digital Input Selector ˘ Set Button ¸ Multiroom Selector 33 Speaker Select Button 34 Selector Buttons 35 Information Display 36 Remote Sensor 1 Main Power Switch: Press this button to apply power to the AVR 300. When the switch is pressed in
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    messages and status indications to help you operate the receiver. (See page 7 for a complete explanation of the Information Display.) 36 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
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    AVR 300 is in the Night mode, which preserves the dynamic range of digital program material at low volume levels. N Preset Number: This two-digit display Indicator: This indicator illuminates when a station is being received with sufficient signal strength to provide acceptable listening quality.
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    REMOTE CONTROL ML FL SL SUB WOOFER MULTI IN FRONT CENTER SUB WOOFER SR FR 6 CH. DIRECT MR MULTI OUT FR SR CENTER PRE OUT RIGHT LEFT SPEAKERS 8 Ohms CENTER SPEAKER 8 Ohm § •, ⁄¤ ‹ › ¶ª ° AC ~ 120V 60 Hz SURROUND MODEL NO. AVR 300 HARMAN KARDON Digital Outputs , Preamp
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    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. d Optical Digital Inputs: Connect the optical digital output from a DVD player, HDTV receiver, LD player or CD player to
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    q r a ON AVR CD DVD SAT CBL TEST TV VCR T/V SLEEP CH MUTE VOL CH./DISP SPKR/MENU DIG/EXIT DEL/PREV.CH VID1 6 CH. NIGHT MULTI-ROOM VID2 AM/FM VID3 TUN-M TAPE MEMORY 35 33 34 32 31 30 29 28 z ` y x w v OSD INFO RDS ENTER DIRECT CLR AVR 300 u t s 10 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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    factory to operate the AVR 300 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 27
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    more information on calibrating the AVR 300.) 35 Video Remote Selectors: Press one of these buttons to use the remote to control the functions of the device shown on the button. (For more information on programming the remote to operate these devices, see pages 27-29. NOTE: As any of these buttons
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    AVR 300. 3. Connect the output of any digital sources to the appropriate input connections on the AVR 300 rear panel. Note that the Optical and Coaxial digital inputs d e may be used with a Dolby Digital with the NEC and/or the applicable local building codes in your area. When connecting wires
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    or other compatible equipment. Multiroom IR Link The remote room IR receiver should be connected to the AVR 300 via standard coaxial cable. Plug the IR connection cable into the Multiroom jack ¤ on the AVR 300's rear panel. If other Harman Kardon compatible source equipment is part of the main room
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    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. No more than 24
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    the speakers' owner's manual, or ask your dealer. With the AVR 300 turned on, follow these steps to configure the speakers: 1. Put the AVR 300 in the Dolby Pro Logic mode by pressing the Dolby Pro Logic Selector Ó on the front panel or by pressing the Surround Mode Selector f on the remote, followed
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    frequency signals will be sent to the subwoofer output. NOTE: To use the On-Screen Display system, press i 31, and then press the ⁄/¤ buttons h on the remote or the Selector buttons 34 on the front panel to change the important for a Dolby Digital receiver such as the AVR 300, as correct outputs will
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    in the display, turn the AVR 300 off using the Main Power Switch Note that adjustments should be made with the ⁄/¤ buttons h on the remote or the Selector buttons 34 on the front panel only, NOT the main volume controls example, the delay time for Dolby Digital should be set at five milliseconds.
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    the surround delay settings into the AVR's memory. However, if you will be using digital sources and the calculations outlined above on the remote until the desired delay time for the center channel appears in the display. 13. Press the Set button i 31 to enter the setting into the AVR 300's memory
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    AVR 300, it is simple to operate and enjoy. The following instructions should be followed for you to maximize your enjoyment of your new receiver: • When using the AVR 300 Control 2 on the front panel or the PowerOff Button d on the remote the screen. NOTE: Full-OSD 5). When a digital audio source is
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    AVR 300. Make certain that your TV is set to the proper input to view the signal. Volume Control • Adjust the volume to a comfortable level using the front-panel Volume Control ˆ or remote in either the Dolby Digital or Dolby Pro Logic modes depending on the source material. NOTE: Once a program
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    separate main audio channels and a special dedicated Low-Frequency Effects channel. Center: 0 ms - 5 ms Surround: 0 ms - 15 ms DTS Available only with digital input sources encoded with DTS data. Available on special Delay not adjustable DVD, LD and audio-only discs, DTS provides up to five
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    player to handle DTS discs, consult the player's owner's manual. Selecting a Digital Source To utilize either digital mode you must have a digital source properly connected to the AVR 300. Connect the digital outputs from DVD players, HDTV receivers and CD players to the Optical or Coaxial inputs
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    DVD movies, CDs and HDTV sources, it is possible that some future digital sources may not be compatible with the AVR 300. 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
  • Harman Kardon AVR300 | Owners Manual - Page 25
    trimmed for each digital and analog surround mode. If you wish to have different trim levels for a specific mode, select that mode using the front panel buttons 25 or f on the remote control and follow the instructions in the steps shown above. 6-Channel Direct Input The AVR 300 is equipped for
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    multiroom system may be turned on or controlled by simply pointing the AVR 300 remote, or an optional programmable remote that includes codes for the AVR 300, at the IR sensor. Note that depending on the type of programmable remote used, the code for the AVR's Multi button may not be contained in
  • Harman Kardon AVR300 | Owners Manual - Page 27
    remote control that is preset to operate all AVR functions and most Harman Kardon products. In addition, the remote contains the codes for most popular brands of audio and video equipment, including CD, DVD and LD players; cassette decks; cable boxes; VCRs; and satellite receivers. Once the remote
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    manual to describe the button functions for the AVR. Notes on Using the AVR 300 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
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    followed by the AVR Device Control Selector b. NOTE: Should you wish to return the remote to the receiver, you may program the CBL button 35 to operate a second VCR. Before following the normal programming steps for either Three-Digit entry or Auto Search code AVR 300 29 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE
  • Harman Kardon AVR300 | Owners Manual - Page 30
    AVR Selector 2 TV Selector 3 CD Selector 4 DVD Selector 5 CBL/SAT Selector 6 VCR Selector 7 Power Off 8 Test 9 TV/VCR 10 Surround Select 11 Sleep 12 Volume Up 13 Surround Select 14 Mute 15 Volume Down 16 Channel 17 Speaker 18 ⁄ 19 fi 20 Set 21 fl 22 Digital Guide - Guide Menu Guide
  • Harman Kardon AVR300 | Owners Manual - Page 31
    CRAIG CROWN CURTIS MATHES DAEWOO DAYTRON DWIN DYNATECH ELECTROHOME EMERSON FISHER FUNAI FUTURETECH GE GOLDSTAR HITACHI INFINITY INKEL JBL Setup Code Number 072 081 161 001 167 073 167 043 054 055 056 001 004 058 112 001 002 003 004 130 144 143 143 158 163 151 153 154 155 155 160 161 31 SETUP CODES
  • Harman Kardon AVR300 | Owners Manual - Page 32
    METZ MGA MINERVA MITSUBISHI MTC NAD NEC OPTONICA PANASONIC PHILCO PHILIPS PIONEER PORTLAND PROSCAN PROTON QUASAR RADIO SHACK RCA Setup Code Number 004 008 024 030 013 034 038 070 083 001 070 002 059 043 143 154 004 007 015 093 164 135 176 173 143 056 065 074 144 152 156 160 161 32 SETUP CODES
  • Harman Kardon AVR300 | Owners Manual - Page 33
    Setup Code Tables: TV (continued) Manufacturer/Brand REALISTIC RUNCO SAMPO SAMSUNG SANYO TATUNG TECHNICS TECHWOOD TENIKA TERA TMK TOSHIBA TOTEVISION UNIVERSAL VIDEO CONCEPTS VIDIKRON VIDTECH WARDS YAMAHA YORK ZENITH Setup Code Number 007 019 072 169 001 004 004 101 127 133 007 057 082 004 028 043
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    Tables: VCR Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number AIWA ANAM AUDIO DYNAMICS BROKSONIC CANON CAPEHART CRAIG CURTIS MATHES DAEWOO DAYTRON DBX DYNATECH ELECTROHOME EMERSON FISHER FUNAI GE GO VIDEO GOLDSTAR HARMAN KARDON HITACHI INSTANTREPLAY JC PENNEY JENSEN JVC KENWOOD LLOYD LXI MAGNAVOX MARANTZ MARTA
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    SHINTOM SONY SOUNDESIGN SYLVANIA SYMPHONIC TANDY TATUNG TEAC TECHNICS TEKNIKA THOMAS TMK TOSHIBA TOTEVISION UNITECH VECTOR RESEARCH VICTOR VIDEO CONCEPTS VIDEOSONIC WARDS YAMAHA ZENITH Setup Code Number 053 054 070 133 004 020 031 034 031 034 101 004 021 108 072 014 004 020 001 008 058 017 040 043
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    096 166 097 126 133 225 079 140 068 172 012 046 183 186 Setup Code Tables: DVD Manufacturer/Brand DENON HARMAN KARDON JVC LG MAGNAVOX MITSUBISHI ONKYO PANASONIC PHILIPS PIONEER PROSCAN RCA SAMSUNG SONY TOSHIBA YAMAHA ZENITH Setup Code Number 014 018 012 010 013 002 017 003 013 004 005 006 005
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    Tables: CABLE Manufacturer/Brand PIONEER AMERICAST JERROLD JERROLD PIONEER PIONEER SCIENTIFIC-ATLANTIC TOCOM ZENITH ZENITH Setup Code Number 001 005 006 007 002 003 004 010 008 009 Remote Control Model BR-200 RT-J22 (CFT2200) RT-J550C BR-95 RT-P81/82 RT-S6X/USV86 RT-T7/T8 MN2500 RT-ZPMV Setup
  • Harman Kardon AVR300 | Owners Manual - Page 38
    control • Follow the instructions in the Display Brightness section on page 20 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 a system reset may clear the problem. To clear the AVR 300's entire
  • Harman Kardon AVR300 | Owners Manual - Page 39
    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 Kardon, Inc. *Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby," "Pro Logic," "AC-3" and the
  • Harman Kardon AVR300 | Owners Manual - Page 40
    250 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, New York 11797 www.harmankardon.com © 1999 Harman Kardon, Incorporated Part #1111-AVR300OM J93000501000
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AVR 300
Audio/ Video Receiver
OWNER’S MANUAL
AVR 300
CD
TAPE
DVD
VID 1
VID 2
VID 3
6 CH
AM/FM
PRESET SCAN
TUN MODE
Hall 1
Hall 2
THEATER
SURR. OFF
PRESET
TUNING
Phones
Power
R
L
Max
Min
Max
Min
Bass
Treble
Balance
Volu
Speaker
Multi Room Dig. Select
Delay
DIGITAL
PRO LOGIC
3-STEREO
Set
V
Video
DIGITAL
COAX
Power for the digital revolution.
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