Harman Kardon AVR 630 Owners Manual - Page 3

INTRODUCTION Thank You for Choosing Harman Kardon® With the purchase of a Harman Kardon AVR 630, you are about to begin many years of listening enjoyment. The AVR 630 has a wide range of features and options that accommodate virtually any combination of speakers, room size and program sources. It is as easy to operate as it is to set up, but in order to take maximum advantage of the many advanced technologies within your new AVR, it is strongly recommended that you take a few minutes to read this owner's manual. If you have any questions about this product, its installation or its operation, we recommend that you contact your dealer or installer, as they are your best source of local information. You may also access a wealth of information and assistance by visiting our Web site at www.harmankardon.com. Description and Features The AVR 630 is designed to serve as the true hub of your home entertainment system, providing a variety of listening options. When playing movies or other programming from digital formats such as DVD or HDTV the AVR decodes Dolby* Digital, Dolby Digital EX, DTS® and DTS-ES.® Two-channel stereo and matrix surround sources benefit from all current Dolby Pro Logic* II modes and DTS Neo:6.® A Harman Kardon exclusive in A/V receivers is the latest version of Logic 7® to create a wider, more enveloping sound field and more defined surround channel positioning regardless of the type of source material. Additional processing options include MP3 decoding when connected to a compatible computer and HDCD® for enhanced CD playback. Although the AVR 630's primary use will be in multichannel systems, advanced technology is at work even when only two speakers are used. Dolby Virtual Speaker and Harman International's proprietary VMAx® are both available to create enveloping sound fields from front left and right speakers, and the latest Dolby Headphone circuitry creates an amazing sense of openness with headphones. Two-channel listening with analog sources is available with full bass management or in a traditional "bypass" mode that creates a straight signal path from the gain stage to the volume control. Along with the many listening options, the AVR 630 offers numerous settings that let you custom tailor the system. A Quadruple Crossover bass management system configures each speaker group for a different crossover setting, while the assignable wide bandwidth component video inputs may be linked to any video source. To further enhance the viewing experience with digital video sources or advanced digital video displays, the AVR 630's A/V Sync Delay feature allows you to compensate for the loss of lip sync common in many processing systems by delaying the audio signal independently for each input. An advanced version of Harman Kardon's patented EzSet remote completes the package, making it easier than ever to set system output levels and to program the remote to operate virtually any program source. The AVR 630's multizone options and a standard Zone II remote control make it possible to listen to a separate source in one room while the main home theater uses a different source. Using the assignable rear surround channel amplifiers, you may create a basic remote listening zone without any additional equipment. The unit's Multiroom outputs may also be used to feed an optional, external power amplifier and volume control. For one-wire multiroom connectivity, the AVR 630 is A-BUS Ready,® requiring only a single Category 5/5e cable and an optional remote module to power remote speakers while controlling volume and enabling full control over the program source and compatible IR-controlled devices. The AVR 630's seven-channel amplifier is our timehonored high-current, ultrawide bandwidth design with the power to reproduce the loudest crescendos or cinema sound effects while remaining virtually free from distortion or system noise. Combining state-of-the-art circuitry, digital technology and proven performance with an elegant design that is compatible with the latest source components and video displays, the AVR 630 represents the culmination of Harman Kardon's fifty-year history of delivering the finest sonic performance. For Canadian model This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. For models having a power cord with a polarized plug: CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert. Modèle pour les Canadien Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Sur les modèles dont la fiche est polarisee: ATTENTION: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu'au fond. ■ All popular digital and matrix surround modes, including Dolby* Digital, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic* II, DTS,® DTS-ES® Discrete and Matrix, DTS Neo:6® and DTS 96/24 ■ Seven channels of high-current, ultrawide bandwidth amplification with the surround back channels assignable to either main room or remote room use ■ Harman Kardon's exclusive Logic 7® processing, along with a choice of either Dolby Virtual Speaker or VMAx® processing for use when only two speakers are available ■ Dolby Headphone to create spacious, open sound fields when using headphones ■ HDCD® decoding for enhanced CD playback, and MP3 decoding for use with compatible computers ■ High-bandwidth, HDTV-compatible component video inputs may be assigned to any video input ■ Full bass management for all inputs, including the analog direct inputs for DVD-Audio and SACD players, including Quadruple Crossover and individual settings for each input ■ A/V Sync delay adjustable for each input delivers perfect lip sync with digital programs or video displays ■ Front-panel digital audio and analog audio/video jacks may be used as either inputs or outputs for connection to portable products or video game consoles ■ Extensive Multiroom options, including a standard Zone II remote, assignable rear- channel amplifier channels and A-BUS Ready® capability for listening to a separate source in a remote zone ■ Easy-to-program TM remote with two- line LCD display automatically sets output levels for optimal performance ®, HDCD®, High Definition Compatible Digital® and Pacific Microsonics™ are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Pacific Microsonics, Inc., in the United States and/or other countries. HDCD system manufactured under license from Pacific Microsonics, Inc. INTRODUCTION 3