User manual HARMAN KARDON AVR 65 - annexe 1

Introduction 1 Congratulations! With the purchase of a Harman Kardon AVR65 you are about to begin many years of listening enjoyment. The AVR65 has been custom designed to provide all the excitement and detail of movie sound tracks and every subtle nuance of musical selections. With onboard Dolby * Digital and DTS Decoding, the AVR65 delivers six discrete channels of audio that take advantage of the digital sound tracks from the latest DVD and LV releases and Digital Television broadcasts. While complex digital systems are hard at work within the AVR65 to make all of this happen, hookup and operation are simple. Color-keyed connections, a backlit, programmable remote control and on-screen menus make the AVR65 easy to use. To obtain the maximum enjoyment from your new receiver, we urge you to take a few minutes to read through this manual. This will ensure that connections to speakers, source playback units and other external devices are made properly. In addition, a few minutes spent learning the functions of the various controls will enable you to take advantage of all the power the AVR65 is able to deliver. If you have any questions about this product, its installation or operation, please contact your retailer or custom installer. They are your best local source of information. Description and Features The AVR65 is a full-featured A/V receiver, incorporating a wide variety of listening options. In addition to Dolby Digital and DTS decoding, Dolby Pro Logic * and Dolby 3 Stereo are available for compatibility with the tens of thousands of movies and television programs encoded with analog surround information. A choice of Hall and Theater modes is also available for use with both encoded sources and traditional two-channel stereo recordings. A total of five audio/video inputs, each with both composite and S-Video, as well as three additional audio-only inputs are selected through a learning remote control and an easy-to-read front panel display or on-screen graphics through a TV monitor. Multiroom operation is available with independent source and volume selection. The AVR65's powerful amplifier uses traditional Harman Kardon High Current design philosophies to meet the wide dynamic range of any program selection. Harman Kardon invented the highfidelity receiver over forty-five years ago. With state-of-the-art circuitry and timehonored circuit designs, the AVR65 is undoubtedly the finest receiver ever offered by Harman Kardon. s Onboard Dolby Digital and DTS Decoding Coax and Optical Digital Inputs On-Screen Menu Displays Backlit, Programmable Remote Control Composite and S-Video Switching Complete Multiroom Control 6-Channel Direct Input and Preamp Output for ALL Channels Permits Ease of Expansion s s s s s s AVR65 120 volt Rev (C) 10/6/98 Safety Information 2 Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR65 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 the line voltage in your area, contact your selling dealer before plugging the unit into a wall outlet. Do Not Use Extension Cords To avoid safety hazards, use only the power cord attached to your unit. We do not recommend that extension cords be used with this product. As with all electrical devices, do not run power cords under rugs or carpets or place heavy objects on them. Damaged power cords should be replaced immediately with cords meeting factory specifications. Handle the AC Power Cord Gently When disconnecting the power cord from an AC outlet, always pull the plug, never pull the cord. If you do not intend to use the unit for any considerable length of time, disconnect the plug from the AC outlet. Do Not Open The Cabinet There are no user-serviceable components inside this product. Opening the cabinet may present a shock hazard, and any modification to the product will void your guarantee. If water or any metal object such as a paper clip, wire or a staple accidentally falls inside the unit, disconnect it from the AC power source immediately, and consult an authorized service station. CATV or Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to this product, be certain that it is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the leadin wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes and requirements of the grounding electrode. NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER: This reminder is provided to call the CATV (Cable TV) system installer's attention to article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as possible. Installation Location s To assure proper operation, and to avoid the potential for safety hazards, place the unit on a firm and level surface. When placing the unit on a shelf, be certain that the shelf and any mounting hardware can support the weight of the product. s Make certain that proper space is provided both above and below the unit for ventilation. If this product will be installed in a cabinet or other enclosed area, make certain that there is sufficient air movement within the cabinet. Under some circumstances a fan may be required. s Do not place the unit directly on a carpeted surface. s Avoid installation in extremely hot or cold locations, or an area that is exposed to direct sunlight or heating equipment. s Avoid moist or humid locations. s Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on the top of the unit, or place objects directly over them. C AUTI ON RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES, INRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU'AU FOND. AVR65 120 volt Rev (C) 10/6/98 Safety Information 3 Cleaning When the unit gets dirty, wipe it with a clean, soft, dry cloth. If necessary, wipe it with a soft cloth dampened with mild soapy water, then a fresh cloth with clean water. Wipe dry immediately with a dry cloth. NEVER use benzene, aerosol cleaners, thinner, alcohol or any other volatile cleaning agent. Do not use abrasive cleaners, as they may damage the finish of metal parts. Avoid spraying insecticide near the unit. Moving the Unit Before moving the unit, be certain to disconnect any interconnection cords with other components, and make certain that you disconnect the unit from the AC outlet. Important Information For the User NOTE: 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 against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radiofrequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communication. However, there is no guarantee that harmful interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: s Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. s s If you do not wish to save the packaging materials, please note that the carton and other sections of the shipping protection are recyclable. Please respect the environment and discard those materials at a local recycling center. Typographic Conventions In order to help you use this manual with the remote control, front panel controls and rear panel connections, certain conventions have been used. EXAMPLE ­ (bold type) indicates a s This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. NOTE: Changes or modifications may cause this unit to fail to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and may void the user's authority to operate the equipment. specific remote control or front panel button, or rear panel connection jack EXAMPLE ­ (OCR type) indicates a message that is visible on the front panel information display EXAMPLE ­ (bold type) indicates a lit indicator in the front panel information display 1 ­ (number in a square) indicates a Unpacking The carton and shipping materials used to protect your new receiver during shipment were specially designed to cushion it from shock and vibration. We suggest that you save the carton and packing materials for use in shipping if you move, or should the unit ever need repair. To minimize the size of the carton in storage, you may wish to flatten it. This is done by carefully slitting the tape seams on the bottom and collapsing the carton down to a more two-dimensional appearance. Other cardboard inserts may be stored in the same manner. Packing materials that cannot be collapsed should be saved along with the carton in a plastic bag. specific front panel control a ­ (number in an oval) indicates a button or indicator on the remote ¡ ­ (number in a circle) indicates a rear panel connection A ­ (letter in a square) indicates an indicator in the front panel display AVR65 120 volt Rev (C) 10/6/98 Front Panel Controls 4 ¸ ¯^ ~i AVR 65 Volume Ù Speaker Multi Room Dig. Select Delay DIGITAL COAX AC-3 Set T·MON CD DVD VID 1 VID 2 VID 3 6 CH AM/FM TUNING PRESET SCAN PRESET TUN MODE DIGITAL PRO LOGIC 3-STEREO HALL 1 HALL 2 THEATER SURR. OFF Mute 1 Power Phones Bass Treble Balance VIDEO 3 2 Min Max Min Max L R Video L Audio R 3 4 9 )! @ #$ % ^ 5 6 7 Ò 8 ÚÛ & * ( ÓÔ 1 Main Power Switch 2 System Power Control 3 Power Indicator 4 Headphone Jack 5 Bass Control 6 Treble Control 7 Balance Control 8 Video 3 Inputs 9 T·Mon Selector ) CD ! DVD Input Selector @ Video Input Selectors # 6-Channel Direct Selector $ AM/FM % Tuning Button ^ Preset Scan & Preset Stations Selector * Tune Mode ( Dolby Digital Selector Ó Dolby Pro Logic Selector Ô Dolby 3 Stereo Selector Analog Surround Mode Selectors Ò DTS Selector Ú Surround Off Û Mute Ù Volume Control i Delay ^ Digital Input Selector ~ Set Button ¯ Multiroom Selector Speaker Select Button ¸ Selector Buttons 3 Information Display 3 3 Remote Sensor Window 4 AVR65 120 volt Rev (C) 10/6/98 Front Panel Controls 5 1 Main Power Switch: Press this button to apply power to the AVR65. When the switch is pressed in, the unit is placed in a Standby mode, as indicated by the amber LED 3 surrounding the System Power control 2. This button MUST be pressed in to operate the unit. To turn the unit off and prevent the use of the remote control, this switch should be press this switch until it pops out from the front panel so that the word "OFF" may be read at the top of the switch. NOTE: In normal operation this switch is left in the "ON" position. 2 System Power Control: When the Main Power Switch 1 is "ON," press this button to turn on the AVR65; press it again to turn the unit off. Note that the Power Indicator surrounding the switch 3 will turn green when the unit is on. 3 Power Indicator: This LED will illuminate in amber when the unit is in the Standby mode to signal that the unit is ready to be turned on. When the unit is in operation, the indicator will turn green. 4 Headphone Jack: This jack may be used to listen to the AVR65's output through a pair of headphones. Be certain that the headphones have a standard 1/4" stereo phone plug. 5 Bass Control: Turn this control to modify the low-frequency output of the left/right channels by as much as ±10dB. Set this control to a suitable position for your taste and room acoustics. 6 Treble Control: Turn this control to modify the high-frequency output of the left/right channels by as much as ±10dB. Set this control to a suitable position for your taste and room acoustics. 7 Balance Control: Turn this control to change the relative volume for the front left/right channels. NOTE: For proper operation of the surround modes this control should be at the midpoint, or "12 o'clock" position. 8 Video 3 Inputs: These audio/ video inputs may be used for temporary connection of video games, camcorders, digital still cameras or portable audio products. To select a source connected to these jacks, press the Vid 3 Input Selector @. 9 T·Mon Selector: Press this button to select the device connected to the Tape Monitor jacks e as the listening source. The previously selected source will continue to show in the Information Display 3 and the red LED above the 3, button will illuminate to remind you that you are listening to the tape monitor output. ) CD: Press this button to select the device connected to the CD Input jacks § as the listening source. ! DVD Input Selector: Press this button to select the device connected to the DVD Input jacks ¶ as the listening and viewing source. @ Video Input Selectors: Press one of these buttons to select a source connected to the rear panel Audio/Video inputs £ fl, or the front panel Video 3 input 8. # 6-Channel Direct Selector: Press this button to select the output of an optional, external 6-channel decoder connected to the 6-Ch Direct inputs as the listening source. $ AM/FM: Press this button to select the tuner as the AVR65's input source. When it is first pressed the last station tuned will be heard. Press it again to change between AM and FM bands. % Tuning Button: Press the left side of the button to tune lower frequency stations and the right side of the button to tune higher frequency stations. When a station with a strong signal is reached, the TUNED indicator T will illuminate in the Information Display 3 3. ^ Preset Scan: Press this button to automatically scan through the stations that have been programmed in the AVR65's memory. The tuner will play five seconds of each station before moving to the next preset station. To stop the scan when the desired station is heard, press the button again. (See page 29 for more information on the tuner memory system.) AVR65 120 volt Rev (C) 10/6/98 Front Panel Controls 6 & Preset Stations Selector: Press this button to select stations that have been entered into the preset memory. (See page 29 for more information on tuner programming.) * Tune Mode: Press this button to select the stereo or mono mode for FM tuning. In the STEREO mode a Stereo indicator R will illuminate in the information display, and stereo reception will be provided when stations are transmitting stereo signals. In the MONO mode the left and right signals from stereo broadcasts will be mixed together and reproduced through all channels. Select MONO for better reception of weak signals. ( Dolby Digital Selector: Press this button to select the Dolby Digital surround mode when listening to a program that carries the Dolby Digital information. (See pages 28-28 for more information on surround modes and digital audio.) Ó Dolby Pro Logic Selector: Press this button to select the Dolby Pro Logic surround mode when listening to an analog program that is encoded with surround-sound information. (See page 25 for more information on surround modes.) Ô Dolby 3 Stereo Selector: Press this button to select the Dolby 3 Stereo listening mode. This mode is used primarily when a program has surround information when a center channel speaker, but no surround speakers, is installed. (See page 25 for more information on surround modes.) Analog Surround Mode Selectors: Press one of these buttons to select the analog surround modes. These modes may be used with any analog program source to create a pleasing surround effect. (See page 25 for more information on surround modes.) Ò DTS Selector: Press this button to select DTS decoding when listening to an audio or video program that is encoded with DTS data. (See page 25 for more information on surround modes and digital audio.) Ú Surround Off: Press this button to turn off all surround processing, and to listen to a program in traditional stereo from the left front and right front speakers only. Û Mute: Press this button to momentarily silence the speaker output of the AVR65. Ù Volume Control: Turn the knob clockwise to increase volume, counterclockwise to decrease the volume. i Delay: Press this button to begin the sequence of steps required to enter delay time settings. (See page 21 for more information on delay times.) ^ Digital Input Selector: When playing a source that has a digital output, press this button to select between the Optical · and Coaxial ° Digital inputs. (See page 27 for more information on digital audio.) ~ Set Button: When making choices during the setup and configuration process, press this button to enter the desired setting, as shown in the Information Display 3 into the AVR65's memory. 3, ¯ Multiroom Selector: Press this button to activate the AVR65's Multiroom system. (See pages 31-32 for complete information on Multiroom operation.) Speaker Select Button: Press this button to begin the process of selecting the speaker positions that are used in your listening room. (See page 18 for more information on setup and configuration.) ¸ Selector Buttons: When you are establishing the AVR65's configuration settings, use these buttons to select between the choices available, as shown in the Information Display 3 3. 3 Information Display: This 3 display delivers messages and status indications to help you operate the receiver. (See page 7 for a complete explanation of the Information Display.) 3 Remote Sensor Window: The 4 sensor behind this window receives infrared signals from the remote control. Aim the remote at this area and do not block or cover it unless an external remote sensor is installed. AVR65 120 volt Rev (C) 10/6/98 Front Panel Information Display 7 V SLEEP MUTE BYPASS ANALOG U T TUNED SR MONO STEREO Q AUTO P MEMORY O PRESET DIGITAL OPT PRO LOGIC COAX AC-3 3- STEREO PCM HALL 1 MULTI HALL 2 NIGHT THEATER DTS B A C D E F G H I J K L N M A Mute B Bypass C Analog D Dolby Digital Indicator E Optical Source F Analog Dolby Surround Mode Indicators G Coax Source H AC-3 Indicator I PCM Indicator J Analog Surround Mode Indicators K Multiroom System Indicator L Night Indicator M DTS Indicator N Preset Number O Preset Indicator P Memory Q Auto R Stereo Indicator S Mono Indicator T Tuned Indicator U Main Information Display V Sleep Indicator AVR65 120 volt Rev (C) 10/6/98 Front Panel Information Display 8 A Mute: This indicator illuminates to remind you that the AVR65's output has been silenced by pressing the Mute button Û d. Press the Mute button again to return to the previously selected output level. B Bypass: This indicator illuminates when the surround processing has been disabled by pressing the Surround Off button Ú. When this indicator is lit, the AVR65 will play traditional stereo sound using the front left and front right speakers only. C Analog: This indicator illuminates when an analog input source is in use. D Dolby Digital Indicator: This indicator illuminates when a Dolby Digital source is being played. E Optical Source: This indicator illuminates when a digital source is in use via a connection to the Optical Digital input ·. F Analog Dolby Surround Mode Indicators: These indicators illuminate when one of the analog (matrix) Dolby Surround modes is in use. G Coax Source: This indicator illuminates when a digital source is in use via a connection to the Coaxial Digital input °. H AC-3* Indicator: This indicator illuminates when the AVR65 is decoding a Dolby Digital input source. I PCM Indicator: This indicator illuminates to show that a standard PCM (SP/DIF) digital audio signal is being decoded by the digital-toanalog converter. J Analog Surround Mode Indicators: These indicators illuminate when one of the DSP generated analog surround modes is in use with an analog input source. K Multiroom System Indicator: This indicator illuminates when the multiroom system is in operation. (See page 31 for more information on the multiroom system.) L Night Indicator: This indicator lights when the AVR65 is in the Night mode, which prevents the AVR65 from loud playback when digital sources are in use. M DTS Indicator: This indicator illuminates when a DTS encoded source is playing. N Preset Number: This two-digit display indicates the station preset number that is currently in use, or that is being entered. O Preset Indicator: This indicator illuminates when one of the stations entered into the preset memory is tuned. The number that appears below the indicator is the preset station's memory. P Memory: This indicator flashes when entering presets and other information into the tuner's memory. Q Auto: This indicator illuminates when the "Auto" mode is in use for FM tuning. R Stereo Indicator: This indicator illuminates when an FM station is being tuned in stereo. S Mono Indicator: This indicator illuminates when the tuner has been placed in the monaural mode by pressing the Tune Mode button *. Set the tuner for mono listening to cut noise and improve the quality of distant stereo signals. T Tuned Indicator: This indicator illuminates when a station is being received with sufficient signal strength to allow for acceptable listening quality. U Main Information Display: This display shows messages relating to the status, input source, surround mode, tuner, volume level or other aspects of unit's operation. V Sleep Indicator: This indicator is illuminated when the Sleep function is in use. The number that appears above the indicator is the number of minutes remaining before the AVR65 will return to the Standby mode. AVR65 120 volt Rev (C) 10/6/98 Rear Panel Connections 9 flf IN TAPE MONITOR OUT e d b a ·° c DIGITAL INPUT OPTICAL fl £¢ ¶ fi VIDEO TV MONITOR OUT VIDEO 2 AC 120V 60 Hz 3.5A MODEL NO. AVR-65 HARMAN KARDON COAXIAL ANTENNA VIDEO 2 NORTHRIDGE CALIFORNIA, USA REMOTE CONTROL OUT IN IN VIDEO 1 MULTI OUT DVD UNSWITCHED TOTAL 100W or 1A MAX. AM GND IN VIDEO 1 OUT AC OUTLETS (120V.60Hz) TOTAL 150W or 1.5A MAX DVD FM (75) CD MULTI OUT FRONT CENTER SURROUND FRONT CENTER SL FL SURR. SWITCHED TOTAL 150W or 0.5A MAX. RIGHT LEFT CENTER SPEAKER 8 Ohm RIGHT LEFT SUB WOOFER SR FR CENTER SUB WOOFER SERIAL NO. 6 CH. DIRECT PRE OUT SPEAKERS 8 Ohms SPEAKERS 8 Ohms ¡ TM¢ £ § ¶ · ª , / , Front / Center ¤ Surround < Unswitched AC Outlet > Switched AC Outlet fi Power Cable fl Video 2 Inputs TV Monitor Video Output ° Coaxial Digital Input ¤ < > ¡ AM Antenna TM FM Antenna £ Video 1 Inputs ¢ Video 1 Outputs 6-Channel Direct Inputs § CD Inputs ¶ DVD Inputs · Pre-Outs ª Subwoofer Pre-Out · Optical Digital Input a Remote IR In b Remote IR Out c Multi d Multiroom Audio Outputs e Tape Monitor In f Tape Monitor Out ¡ AM Antenna: Connect the AM loop antenna supplied with the receiver to these terminals. If an external AM antenna is used, make connections to the AM and GND terminals in accordance with the instructions supplied with the antenna. TM FM Antenna: Connect an indoor or external FM antenna to this terminal. £ Video 1 Inputs: Connect these jacks to the audio and video PLAY/OUT jacks of a VCR. ¢ Video Outputs 1: Connect these jacks to the audio and video RECORD/IN jacks of a VCR. 6-Channel Direct Inputs: If an external digital audio decoder is used, connect the outputs of that decoder to these jacks. § CD Inputs: Connect these jacks to the output of a compact disc player or CD changer. ¶ DVD Inputs: Connect the analog audio outputs and composite video output of a DVD or LV player to these jacks. · Pre-Outs: If external power amplifiers are used for any channels, connect them to these jacks. AVR65 120 volt Rev (C) 10/6/98 Rear Panel Connections 10 ª Subwoofer Pre-Out: Connect this jack to the line level input of a powered subwoofer. If an external subwoofer amplifier is used, connect this jack to the subwoofer amplifier input. , Front: Connect these terminals to the front left/right speakers. / Center: Connect these terminals to the center speaker. ¤ Surround: Connect these terminals to the surround speakers. < Unswitched AC Outlet: This outlet may be used to power any AC device. The power will remain on at this outlet regardless of whether the AVR65 is on or off. NOTE: The power consumption of the device plugged into each of these outlets should not exceed 100 watts. > Switched AC Outlet: This outlet may be used to power any device that you wish to have turn on when the unit is turned on with the System Power Control switch 2. fi Power Cable: Connect the AC plug to a non-switched AC wall output fl Video 2 Inputs: Connect these jacks to the audio and video outputs of a TV Tuner, Cable TV converter box, satellite receiver or any other audio/video source. TV Monitor Video Output: Connect this jack to the standard (composite) video input of a TV monitor or video projector to view the on-screen menus and the output of any standard video source selected by the receiver's video switcher. ° Coaxial Digital Input: Connect the coax digital output from a DVD player, HDTV receiver, LV player or CD player to this jack. The signal may be either a Dolby Digital (AC-3) signal, DTS signal or a standard PCM digital source. · Optical Digital Input: Connect the optical digital output from a DVD player, HDTV receiver, LV player or CD player to this jack. The signal may be either a Dolby Digital (AC-3) signal, a DTS signal or a standard PCM digital source. a Remote IR In: If the AVR65's front panel IR sensor is blocked due to cabinet doors or other obstructions, an external IR sensor may be used. Connect the output of the sensor to this jack. b Remote IR Out: 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. c Multi: Connect the output of an IR sensor in a remote room to this jack to operate the AVR65's multiroom control system. d Multiroom Audio Outputs: Connect these jacks to the inputs of an optional audio power amplifier so that the input selected by the multiroom control system will be heard in a remote room. e Tape Monitor In: Connect these jacks to the PLAY/OUT jacks of an audio recorder. f Tape Monitor Out: Connect these jacks to the RECORD/INPUT jacks of an audio recorder. AVR65 120 volt Rev (C) 10/6/98 Remote Control Functions 11 a b c d e f g h i j ` z y x w v u k a AVR Selector b Device Control Selectors c Power Button d Mute e Test f Display/Multiroom g / / ¤ Buttons h < /Channel Button i Set Button j Night Mode k Source Selectors l Numeric Keys m Direct/Enter n Memory Button o OSD Button p Light Button q Tuner Mode r Clear Button s Preset Up/Down t Tuning Up/Down u Transport Controls v Delay/Prev Ch. w >/Digital Button x Speaker Configuration y Surround Mode Selector z Volume ` Sleep Button t s l m n o r q p AVR65 120 volt Rev (C) 10/6/98 Remote Control Functions 12 IMPORTANT NOTE: The AVR65's remote may be programmed to control up to eight devices, including the AVR65. Before using the remote, it is important to remember to press the Device Control Selector button a b that corresponds to the unit you wish to operate. In addition, the AVR65's remote is shipped from the factory to operate the AVR65 and Harman Kardon CD 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 33­34 to program the proper codes for the products in your system. It is also important to remember that many of the buttons on the remote take on different functions, depending on the product selected using the Device Control Selectors. The descriptions shown here primarily detail the functions of the remote when it is used to operate the AVR65. (See pages 33­36 for information about alternate functions for the remote's buttons.) a AVR Selector: Press this button to use the remote control for operation of the AVR65. Note that the button will briefly turn red after it has been pressed to confirm your selection. b Device Control Selectors: Press one of these buttons to use the remote to control the functions of another audio/video device. Note that the button will briefly turn red after it has been pressed to confirm your selection. (See pages 33­34 for information on programming the AVR65's remote to operate these devices.) c Power Button: Press this button to turn the currently selected device on or off. d Mute: Press this button to momentarily silence the AVR65 or TV set being controlled, depending on which device has been selected. When the AVR65 remote is being programmed to operate another device, this button is pressed with the Device Control Selector button b to begin the programming process. (See page 33 for more information on programming the remote.) e Test: Press this button to begin the sequence used to calibrate the AVR65's output levels. (See page 20 for more information on calibrating the AVR65.) f Display/Multiroom Button: This button does not function with the AVR65, but it is available for use with other devices. g / / ¤ Buttons: These are multipurpose buttons. They will be used most frequently to select a surround mode. To change the surround mode, first press the SURR/CH ¤ button y. Next press these buttons to scroll up or down through the list of surround modes that appear in the Information Display 3 (See page 3. 28 for more information.) These buttons are also used to increase or decrease output levels used to lower the AVR65's output levels when configuring the unit with either the internal test tone or and external source. (See pages 20 and 30 for more information.) They are also used to enter delay time settings after the Delay button v has been pressed. (See page 21 for more information.) h < /Channel Button: This button is used to start the process of setting the AVR65's output levels to an external source. Once this button is pressed, use the / / ¤ buttons g to select the channel being adjusted, then press the Set button i, followed by the / / ¤ buttons again to change the level letting. (See page 20 for more information.) i Set Button: This button is used to enter settings into the AVR65's memory. It is also used in the setup procedures for delay time, speaker configuration and channel output level adjustment. j Night Mode: Press this button to activate the "Night" mode, preventing loud playback when the digital modes are in use without altering the dynamic range of the output signal. When the AVR65 remote is being programmed to operate other devices, this button is pressed to begin a readout of a programmed code. (See page 33 for more information.) k Source Selectors: Press these buttons to select an input source for the AVR65. The AM/FM button is also used to switch between frequency bands when the tuner is in use. NOTE: Pressing one of these buttons selects the source only. In order to control the actual source machine using the remote you must press the Device Control Selector button b for the desired product. l Numeric Keys: These buttons serve as a ten-button numeric keypad to enter tuner preset positions. They are also to be used to select channel numbers when TV has been selected on the remote, or to select track numbers on a CD, DVD or LD player, depending on how the remote has been programmed. m Direct /Enter: Press this button to select a radio station by entering its frequency using the Numeric Keys l. (See page 29 for more information.) AVR65 120 volt Rev (C) 10/6/98 Remote Control Functions 13 n Memory Button: Press this button to enter a radio station into the AVR65's preset memory. After pressing the button the MEMORY indicator P will flash, and you then have five seconds to enter a present memory location using the Numeric Keys l. (See page 29 for more information.) NOTE: Although the word "Sleep" appears above this button, it refers to control of devices other than the AVR65. Use the Sleep button ` to control the AVR65's Sleep function. o OSD Button: Press this button to view the on-screen displays. (See page 23 for more information.) p Light Button: Press this button to activate the remote's built-in backlight for better legibility of the buttons in a darkened room. q Tuner Mode: Press this button when the tuner is in use to select between automatic tuning and manual tuning. When the button is pressed so that the AUTO indicator Q goes out, pressing the Tuning buttons t will move the frequency up or down in single-step increments. When the FM band is in use, pressing this button when a station's signal is weak will change to monaural reception, as indicated by the MONO indicator S. (See page 29 for more information.) r Clear Button: This button does not function with the AVR65, but it is available for use with other devices. s Preset Up/Down: When the tuner is in use, these buttons scroll through the stations that have been programmed into the AVR65's memory. When many source devices, such as CD players, VCRs and cassette decks, are selected using the Device Control Selectors b, these buttons will normally function as chapter step or track advance. t Tuning Up/Down: When the tuner is in use, these buttons will tune up or down through the selected frequency band. If the Tuner Mode button q has been pressed so that the AUTO indicator Q is illuminated, pressing these buttons will cause the tuner to seek the next station with acceptable signal strength for quality reception. When the AUTO indicator Q is NOT illuminated, pressing these buttons will tune stations in single-step increments. (See page 29 for more information.) u Transport Controls: These controls do not control any functions of the AVR65, but they are used extensively when operating a wide variety of CD players, cassette decks and VCRs. (See page 33 for information on programming the remote to utilize these buttons.) v Delay/Prev Ch.: Press this button to begin the process for setting the delay times used by the AVR65 when processing surround sound. After pressing this button the delay times are entered by pressing the Set button i, and then using the / / ¤ buttons g to change the setting. Press the Set button again to complete the process. (See page 21 for more information.) w >/Digital Button: This button is used to select the type of digital input used with any one of the input sources connected to the AVR65. After pressing this button, use the / / ¤ buttons g to make your selection between OPTICAL E or COAXIAL G digital. Press the Set button i to enter your choice. (See page 27 for more information.) x Speaker Configuration: Press this button to begin the process of configuring the AVR65's Bass Management System for use with the type of speakers used in your system. Once the button has been pressed, use the / / ¤ buttons g to select the channel you wish to set up. Press the Set button i, and then select another channel to configure. When all adjustments have been completed, press the Set button twice to exit the settings and return to normal operation. (See page 18 for more information.) y Surround Mode Selector: Press this button to begin the process of changing the surround mode. After the button has been pressed, use the / / ¤ buttons g to select the desired surround mode. (See page 25 for more information.) Note that this button is also used to tune channels when the TV is selected using the Device Control Selector b. When the AVR65 remote is being programmed for the codes of another device, this button is also used in the "Auto Search" process. (See page 33 for more information on programming the AVR65 remote.) z Volume: Press these buttons to raise or lower the system volume. ` Sleep Button: Press this button to place the unit in the Sleep mode. After the time shown in the display, the AVR65 will automatically go into the Standby mode. Each press of the button changes the time until turn-off in the following order: 90 min 30 min 80 min 20 min 70 min 10 min 60 min 5 min 50 min 1 min 40 min OFF Note that this button is also used to change channels on your TV when the TV is selected using the Device Control Selector b. When the AVR65 remote is being programmed for the codes of another device, this button is also used in the "Auto Search" process. (See page 33 for more information on programming the AVR65 remote.) AVR65 120 volt Rev (C) 10/6/98 Installation and Connections 14 System Installation After unpacking the unit, and placing it on a solid surface capable of supporting its weight, you will need to make the connections to your audio and video equipment. These steps need to be done only when the receiver is first installed, or when a change is made to the input source equipment. Audio Equipment Connections We recommend that you use high-quality interconnect cables when making connections to source equipment and recorders to preserve the quality of the signals. When making connections to audio source equipment or speakers it is always a good practice to unplug the unit from the AC wall outlet. This prevents any possibility of accidentally sending audio or transient signals to the speakers that may damage them. 1. Connect the analog output of a CD player to the CD inputs §. NOTE: When the CD player has both fixed and variable audio outputs it is best to use the fixed output unless you find that the input to the receiver is so low that the sound is noisy, or high that the signal is distorted. 2. Connect the Play/Out jacks of a cassette deck, MD or other audio recorder to the Tape Monitor In jacks e. Connect the Record/In jacks on the recorder to the Tape Monitor Out jacks f on the AVR65. 3. Connect the output of any digital sources to be used to the appropriate connections on the AVR65 rear panel. Note that the Optical and Coaxial digital inputs · ° may be used with a Dolby Digital (AC-3) or DTS source or the output of a conventional CD or LV player's PCM (SP/DIF) output. 4. Assemble the AM Loop Antenna supplied with the unit as shown below. Connect it to the AM and GND screw terminals ¡. Your dealer or installer is a valuable resource to consult in selecting the proper cable. Regardless of the brand of cable selected, we recommend that you use a cable constructed of fine, multistrand copper with a gauge of 14 or smaller. Remember that in specifying cable, the lower the number, the thicker the cable. Cable with a gauge of 16 may be used for short runs of less than ten feet. We do not recommend that you use cables with an AWG equivalent of 18 or higher due to the power loss and degradation in performance that will occur. Cables that are run inside walls should have the appropriate markings to indicate listing with UL, CSA or other appropriate testing agency standards. Questions about running cables inside walls should be referred to your installer or a licensed electrical contractor who is familiar with the NEC and/or the applicable local building codes in your area. When connecting wires to the speakers, be certain to observe proper polarity. Remember to connect the "negative" or "black" wire to the same terminal on the receiver and the speaker. Similarly, the "positive" or "red" wire should be connected to the like terminal on the AVR65 and speaker. We also recommend that the length of cable used to connect speaker pairs be identical. For example, use the same length piece of cable to connect the front left and front right or surround left and surround right speakers, even if the speakers are a different distance from the AVR65. 5. Connect an FM antenna to the FM (75 ohm) connection TM. The FM antenna may be an external roof antenna, an inside powered or wire lead antenna or a connection from a cable TV system. Note that if the antenna or connection uses 300-ohm twin-lead cable, you must use the 300-ohm-to75-ohm adapter supplied with the unit to make the connection. 6. Connect the front, center and surround speaker outputs , / ¤ to the respective speakers. To assure that all the audio signals are carried to your speakers without loss of clarity or resolution, we suggest that you use high-quality speaker cable. Many brands of cable are available, and the choice of cable may be influenced by the distance between your speakers and this receiver, the type of speakers you use, personal preferences and other factors. AVR65 120 volt Rev (C) 10/6/98 Installation and Connections 15 NOTE: While most speaker manufacturers adhere to an industry convention of using black terminals for negative and red ones for positive, some manufacturers may vary from this configuration. To assure proper phase, and optimal performance, consult the identification plate on your speaker, or the speaker's manual to verify polarity. If you do not know the polarity of your speaker, ask your dealer for advice before proceeding, or consult the speaker's manufacturer. 7. Connections to a subwoofer are made via a line level audio connection from the Subwoofer Output ª to the line level input of a subwoofer with a built-in amplifier. If a passive subwoofer is used, the connection first goes to a power amplifier, which will be connected to one or more subwoofer speakers. Video Equipment Connections Video equipment is connected in a fashion similar to audio components. Again, the use of high-quality interconnect cables is recommended to preserve signal quality. 1. Connect a VCR's audio and video Play/Out jacks to the Video 1 In jacks £ on the rear panel. The audio and Record/In jacks on the VCR should be connected to the Video 1 Out jacks ¢ on the AVR65. 2. Connect the audio and video outputs of a satellite receiver, cable TV converter or television set or any other video source to the Video 2 In jacks fl. 3. Connect the audio and video outputs of a DVD or laser disc player to the DVD jacks ¶. 4. Connect the TV Monitor Out jacks on the receiver to the video input of your television monitor or video projector. NOTE: The AVR65 will accept both standard (composite) or S-Video signals. However, it will not convert signals from one video format type to the other. own built-in Dolby Digital and DTS decoding system. If an external decoder is used, connect the output jacks of the decoder to the 6-Channel Direct inputs , making sure to match channels. These jacks may also be used for connections to devices such as DVD players or High Definition Television (HDTV) sets or decoders that feature built-in digital surround decoders. Although the digital decoding system in the AVR65 will typically provide audio performance that is superior to other decoders, you may use these jacks to provide an additional 6-channel input for connection to a DVD player or HDTV set with a built-in decoder and discrete 6-channel analog outputs. AC Power Connections This unit is equipped with two accessory AC outlets. They may be used to power accessory devices, but they should not be used with high-current draw equipment such as power amplifiers. The total power draw may not exceed 50W to each outlet. The Switched > outlet will receive power only when the unit is on. This is recommended for devices that have no power switch, or a mechanical power switch that may be left in the "ON" position. NOTE: Devices with electronic power switches may only go into a Standby mode when plugged in here. The Unswitched < outlet will receive power as long as the unit is plugged into a powered AC outlet. Finally, when all connections are complete, plug the power cord into a nonswitched 120-volt AC wall outlet. You're almost ready to enjoy the AVR65! System and Power Connections The AVR65 is designed for flexible use with external control components and power amplifiers. These connections are easy to make during an initial installation, or at a later date should you choose to upgrade your system. Remote Control Extension If the receiver is placed behind a solid or smoked glass cabinet door, the obstruction may prevent the remote sensor from receiving commands. In this event, an optional remote sensor may be used. Connect the output of the remote sensor to the Remote Cont. In jack a. If other components are also prevented from receiving remote commands, only one sensor is needed. They may use this unit's sensor or a remote eye by running a connection from the Remote Cont. Out jack b to the Remote In jack on Harman Kardon or other compatible equipment. External Audio Power Amplifier Connections If desired, optional external power audio power amplifiers may be used with the AVR65. Connections to these amplifiers are made by using audio interconnect cables connected to both the Preamp Outputs · on the rear panel and the audio input jacks of the external amplifiers. External Audio Decoder Connection To provide for the ultimate flexibility, the AVR65 may be used in conjunction with optional, external decoders for digital audio systems other than the AVR65's AVR65 120 volt Rev (C) 10/6/98 System Configuration 16 When all audio, video and system connections have been made, there are a few configuration adjustments to be made. A few minutes spent to correctly configure and calibrate the unit will greatly add to your listening experience. Speaker Selection and Placement The placement of speakers in a multichannel-home-theater system can have a noticeable impact on the quality of sound reproduced. No matter which type or brand of speakers is used, the same model or brand of speaker should be used for the front left, center and right speakers. This creates a seamless front soundstage, and eliminates the possibility of distracting sonic disturbances that occur when a sound moves across mismatched front channel speakers. Speaker Placement Depending on the type of center channel speaker in use and your viewing device, place the center speaker directly above or below your TV or in the center behind a perforated front projection screen. Once the center channel speaker is installed, position the left and right front speakers so that they are as far away from one another as the center channel speaker is from the preferred listening position. Ideally, the front channel speakers should be placed so that their tweeters are no more than 24" off center from the tweeter in the center channel speaker. Depending on the specifics of your room acoustics and the type of speakers in use, you may find that imaging is improved by moving the front left and right speakers slightly forward of the center channel speaker. If possible, adjust all front loudspeakers so that they are aimed at ear height when you are seated in the listening position. Using these guidelines, you'll find that it takes some experimentation to find the correct location for the front speakers in your particular installation. Don't be afraid to move things around until the system sounds correct. Optimize your speakers so that pans across the front of the room sound smooth, and that sounds from all speakers appear to arrive at the listening position at the same time without delay from the center speaker as opposed to the left and right speakers. Surround speakers should be placed on the side walls of the room, at or slightly behind the listening position. The center of the speaker should face into the room. The speakers should be located so that the bottom of the cabinet is at least two feet higher than the listeners' ears when seated in the desired area. If side wall mounting is not practical, the speakers may be placed on a rear wall, behind the listening position. Again, they should be located so that the bottom of the cabinet is at least two feet higher than the listeners' ears. The speakers should be no more than six feet behind the rear of the seating area. Subwoofers produce non-directional sound, so they may be placed almost anywhere in a room. Subwoofer placement is highly influenced by room size and shape, and the type of subwoofer used. Follow the instructions of the subwoofer's manufacturer, or experiment with the best location for a subwoofer in your listening room. Center Front Speaker No more than 24" Left Front Speaker Right Front Speaker A) Front Channel Speaker Installation with Direct-View TV Sets or Rear-Screen Projectors TV or Projection Screen Left Front Speaker Center Front Speaker Right Front Speaker No more than 6 feet when rear-mounted speakers are used Optional Rear Wall Mounting B) The distance between the left and right speakers should be equal to the distance from the seating position to the viewing screen. You may also experiment with placing the left and right speakers slightly forward of the center speaker. At least 6 inches from ceiling At least 2 feet AVR65 120 volt Rev (C) 10/6/98 System Configuration 17 System Setup Once the speakers have been placed in the room and connected, the final step in the setup process is to enter the settings that configure the AVR65's bass management system for the type of speakers used in your system, the calibration of the output levels and the delay times used by the surround sound processor. Before proceeding further, this is a good time to review the installation section of the manual to make certain that all connections are properly made. You are now ready to power up the AVR65 to begin these final adjustments. 1. Plug the Power Cable fi to an unswitched AC outlet. 2. Press the Main Power Switch 1 in so that it latches in with the "OFF" wording on the top of the switch inside the front panel. Note that the Power Indicator 3 will turn amber, indicating that the unit is in the Standby mode. 3. Install the four supplied AAA batteries in the remote as shown. Be certain to observe the (+) and (­) polarity indicators shown in the bottom of the battery compartment. 4. Turn the AVR65 on either by pressing the System Power Control 2 on the front panel, or via the remote by first pressing the AVR Selector a, and then pressing the Power button c. The Power Indicator 3 will turn green to confirm that the unit is on, and the Information Display will also light up. Using the On-Screen Display While configuring the AVR65 so that it is properly matched to the specific speakers in your system, as well as when setting other system parameters, you may find it helpful to take advantage of the unit's on-screen display system. These easy-toread displays give you a clear picture of the current status of the unit, and make it easy to see which speaker, delay, input or digital selection you are making. To view the on-screen displays, make certain you have made a connection from the TV Monitor Video Out jack on the rear panel to the video input of your TV, projector or display device. In order to view the displays, the video source must be selected as described in the instructions for the video display. NOTE: The AVR65's on-screen displays may only be viewed when the standard, composite video output is in use. The displays are NOT visible when the S-Video signal is displayed. IMPORTANT NOTE: When viewing the displays on a projection TV it is important that they not be left on the screen for an extended period of time. As with any video display, but particularly with projectors, constant display of a static image such as these menus or video game images may cause the image to be permanently "burned in" to the CRT. This type of damage is not covered by the AVR65 warranty, and may not be covered by the projector TV set's warranty. Please consult the owner's manual for your video display for specific information about image burn-in. The AVR65 has two on-screen display modes, "semi-OSD" and "full-OSD". When making configuration adjustments, it is recommended that the fullOSD mode be used. This will place a complete status report or option listing on the screen, making it easier to view the available options. To view the full-OSD screens, press the OSD button o three times. The first press will bring up the semi-OSD mode and the second press will turn that mode off. The third press will call up the fullOSD display (Figure 1). The display will appear any time a change is made to the settings or features, and it will automatically follow the command pattern of remote or front panel instruction. It is not necessary to use any other navigation buttons to use the AVR65's On-Screen Display system. Note that the full screen displays will time-out after 30 seconds. However, the on-screen display used with the channel output level adjustments will remain on the screen as long as the settings are being changed. This display must be manually turned of by pressing the OSD button o. A V A T U I U A D D D P IO EO IO E M S S I O O O N N U U P I R R U T CE CE T OR : : : : D D A O V V N F D D ALOG F ON LOGIC SURR. MULTI MASTER MODE ROOM :PRO :OFFON 19DB VOLUME: Figure 1 AVR65 120 volt Rev (C) 10/6/98 System Configuration 18 Speaker Configuration The first few adjustments tell the AVR65 which type of speakers are in use. This is important as it adjusts the settings that determine which speakers receive lowfrequency (bass) information. For each of these settings use the LARGE setting if the speakers for a particular position are traditional full-range loudspeakers that are capable of reproducing sounds below 100Hz. Use the SMALL setting for smaller, frequency-limited satellite speakers that do not reproduce sounds below 100Hz. Note that when "small" speakers are used, a subwoofer is required to reproduce low-frequency sounds. Remember that the "large" and "small" descriptions do not refer to the actual physical size of the speakers, but their ability to reproduce low-frequency sounds. If you are in doubt as to which category describes your speakers, consult the specifications in the speakers' owner's manual, or ask your dealer. With the AVR65 turned on, follow these steps to configure the speakers: 1. Put the AVR65 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 y on the remote, followed by the / / ¤ buttons g until PRO LOGIC appears in the Main Information Display U and the PRO LOGIC indicator F lights. 2. Press the Speaker button x on the remote or front panel. The words FRNT SPEAKER will appear in the Main Information Display U . If you are using the on-screen display system, a display will appear indicating the status of each speaker (Figure 2). MODE :DOLBY A A O A O F PRO R R N R N F LOGIC When LARGE is selected, a fullrange output will be sent to the front left and right outputs, and NO low-frequency signals will be sent to the subwoofer output. NOTE: If you are using the OnScreen Display system, the selected speaker option will appear in highlighted video. The selection will change in response to the steps outlined on these pages. 5. When you have completed your selection for the front channel, press the Set button i ~, and then press the / / ¤ buttons g on the remote or the Selector buttons ¸ on the front panel to change the display to CEN SPEAKER. 6. Press the Set button i ~ again, and use the / / ¤ buttons g on the remote, or the Selector buttons ¸ on the front panel, to select the option that best describes your system based on the speaker definitions shown above. When CEN SP SMALL is selected, low-frequency center channel sounds will be sent to the subwoofer output only. Note that if you choose this option and there is no subwoofer connected, you will not hear any low-frequency sounds from the center channel speaker. FRONT SP :L CENTER SP:L N SURR SPK :L N SUBWOOFER:O GE SMALL GE SMALL E GE SMALL E ON MASTER VOLUME: 19DB Figure 2 3. Press the Set button i ~. 4. Press the / / ¤ buttons g on the remote or the Selector buttons ¸ on the front panel until either LARGE or SMALL appears to match the type of speakers you have at the left front and right front positions, as described by the definitions shown below. When SMALL is selected, lowfrequency sounds will be sent to the subwoofer output only. Note that if you choose this option, and there is no subwoofer connected, you will not hear any low-frequency sounds from the front channels. AVR65 120 volt Rev (C) 10/6/98 System Configuration 19 When CEN SP LARGE is selected, a full-range output will be sent to the center speaker output, and NO center channel signal will be sent to the subwoofer output. When CEN SP NONE is selected, no signals will be sent to the center channel output. The receiver will operate in a "phantom" center channel mode and center channel information will be sent to the left and right front channel outputs. 7. When you have completed your selection for the center channel, press the Set button i ~, and then press the / / ¤ buttons g on the remote or the Selector buttons ¸ on the front panel to change the display to SUR SPEAKER. 8. Press the Set button i ~ again, and then use the / / ¤ buttons g on the remote or the Selector buttons ¸ on the front panel to select the option that best describes your system based on the speaker definitions shown above. When SUR SP SMALL is selected, low-frequency surround channel sounds will be sent to the subwoofer output only. Note that if you choose this option and there is no subwoofer connected, you will not hear any low-frequency sounds from the surround speaker. When SUR SP LARGEis selected, a full-range output will be sent to the surround channel outputs, and NO surround channel signals will be sent to the subwoofer output. When SUR SP NONE is selected, surround sound information will be split between the front left and front right outputs. Note that for optimal performance when no surround speakers are in use, the Dolby 3 Stereo mode should be used instead of Dolby Pro Logic. 9. When you have completed your selection for the surround channel, press the Set button i ~, and then press the / / ¤ buttons g on the remote or the Selector buttons ¸ on the front panel to change the display to S W SPEAKER. 10. Press the Set button i ~, and then press the / / ¤ buttons g on the remote or the Selector buttons ¸ on the front panel to select the option that best describes your system. Select S-W SP ON if a subwoofer is connected to your system. Select S-W SP OFF if a subwoofer is NOT connected to your system. Note that when no subwoofer is selected, low-frequency sounds below 100Hz will be sent to the front left/right speakers, provided that the selection in step 4, above, has been set to LARGE. Otherwise, no low-frequency sounds will be heard. This option is not available when the front, center or surround speakers are set to SMALL. 11. When all speaker selections have been made, press the Set button i ~ to return to normal operation. Output Level Adjustment Output level adjustment is a key part of the configuration process for any surround sound product. It is particularly important for a Dolby Digital receiver such as the AVR65, as correct outputs will ensure that you hear sound tracks in their proper place with the proper intensity. IMPORTANT NOTE: Many listeners are often confused about the operation of the surround channels. While some assume that sound should always be coming from each speaker, most of the time there will be little or no sound in the surround channels. This is because they are only used when a movie director or sound mixer specifically places sound there to create ambiance, an effect or to continue action from the front of the room to the rear. When the output levels are properly set it is normal for rear/ surround speakers to operate only occasionally. Artificially increasing the volume to the rear speakers may destroy the illusion of an enveloping sound field that duplicates the way you hear sound in a movie theater or concert hall. Before beginning the adjustment process make certain that all speaker connections have been properly made. The system volume should be set to the level that you will use during a typical listening session. Finally, make certain that the Balance Control 7 is set to the center "12 o'clock" position. AVR65 120 volt Rev (C) 10/6/98 System Configuration 20 To adjust and calibrate the output levels, follow these steps. For accurate calibration, it is a good idea to make these adjustments from the location in your room that is your favorite listening position: 1. Put the AVR65 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 y on the remote, followed by the / / ¤ buttons g until PRO LOGIC appears in the Main Information Display U and the PRO LOGIC indicator F lights. 2. Press the Test Tone button e on the remote. The words T -T FL 0dB will appear in the Main Information Display U , and the letters FL will flash once each second. NOTE: If you are using the On-Screen Display system while making output level adjustments, a specific display will appear on your video screen (Figure 3). While making output adjustments, a cursor / will appear under the channel being adjusted, and it will move to indicate any channel position changes. As adjustments are made to the output level, the offset amount will appear under the channel indication. MODE FL 0 :DOLBY C 0 PRO LOGIC FR 0 SL 0 MASTER VOLUME: SR 0 19 DB each channel to begin to bring them to the same level. Note that when one of the buttons is pushed, the test noise circulation will pause on the channel being adjusted to give you time to make the adjustment. When you release the button, the circulation will resume. 5. Continue to adjust the individual speakers until they all have the same volume. Note that adjustments should be made with the / / ¤ buttons g on the remote or the Selector buttons ¸ on the front panel only, NOT the main volume controls. Then press the Set button i ~ to memorize the change. If you are using a sound pressure (SPL) meter for precise level adjustment, set the volume so that the meter reads 75dB, C-Weighting Slow. NOTE: The subwoofer output level is not adjustable using the test tone. To change the subwoofer level, follow the steps for Output Level Trim Adjustment on page 30. 6. When you have adjusted the outputs so that all channels have the same level, press the Test Tone button e on the remote to complete the adjustment. Figure 3 3. At this point, the test noise will begin to circulate among all the speakers in a clockwise rotation. NOTE: This is a good time to verify that the speakers have been properly connected. As the test noise circulates, listen to make certain that the sound comes from the speaker position shown in the Main Information Display. If the sound from a speaker location does NOT match the position indicated in the display, turn the AVR65 off and check the speaker wiring to make certain that each speaker is connected to the correct output terminal. 4. After checking for speaker placement, let the test noise circulate again, and listen to see which channels sound louder than the others. Using the front left (FL in the display) speaker as a reference, press the / / ¤ buttons g on the remote or the Selector buttons ¸ on the front panel on AVR65 120 volt Rev (C) 10/6/98 System Configuration 21 Delay Settings One aspect of the surround modes is the delay of audio signals between the front speakers and the rear speakers. Each surround mode is factory preset with a specific delay time, but it is possible to individually adjust the delay timing to custom tailor the sound to your individual taste and the acoustic conditions in your listening room or home theater. The factory setting is appropriate for most rooms, but some installations create an uncommon distance between the front and surround speakers that may cause the arrival of front-channel sounds to become disconnected from surroundchannel sounds. To resynchronize the front and surround channels, follow these steps: 1. Measure the distance from the listening/viewing position to the front speakers. 2. Measure the distance from the listening/viewing position to the surround speakers. 3. Subtract the distance to the surround speakers from the distance to the front speakers. a. When setting the delay time for the Dolby Digital and DTS surround modes, the optimal delay time is the resulting figure. For example, if the front speakers are ten feet away and the surround speakers are five feet away, the optimal delay time is figured as 10­5=5. Thus, in this example, the delay should be set at five milliseconds. b. When setting the delay time for the Pro Logic mode, take the result of the subtraction and add 15 to obtain the optimal delay time. For example, if the front speakers are ten feet away and the surround speakers are five feet away, the optimal delay time is figured as 10­5+15=20. Thus, in this example, the delay should be set at twenty milliseconds. The Dolby Digital and DTS modes also provides a separate setting for the centerchannel delay mode, since the discrete nature of Dolby Digital signals makes the location of the center-channel speaker more critical. To calculate the delay for the center channel, measure the distance from the preferred listening position in the center of the room to both the centerchannel speaker and either the left or right speaker. NOTE: The Theater, Hall 1 and Hall 2 modes use a fixed, non-adjustable delay time. If the distances are equal no further adjustment is required and the center delay should be set to zero. If the distance to the front speakers is greater than the distance to the center speaker you may wish to reposition the speakers by moving the front left/right speakers closer to the listening position or the center speaker further away from the listening position. If repositioning of the speakers is not possible, adjust the center delay time so that you add one millisecond of center channel delay for each foot that the distance to the center speaker lags behind the front speakers. For example, if the front left/right speakers are each 10 feet from the listening position and the center-channel speaker is 8 feet away, the delay is figured as 10­8=2, suggesting an optimal center delay of 2 milliseconds. To set the delay times, follow these steps: 1. Put the AVR65 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 y on the remote, followed by the / / ¤ buttons g until PRO LOGIC appears in the Main Information Display U and the PRO LOGIC indicator F lights. 2. Press the Delay button v i on the remote or front panel. The words S DELAY TIME will appear in the Main Information Display U and at the bottom of a video screen when the on-screen display is in use (Figure 4). S DELAY TIME Figure 4 AVR65 120 volt Rev (C) 10/6/98 System Configuration 22 3. Press the Set button i ~. 4. Adjust the delay time by pressing the / / ¤ buttons g on the remote or the Selector buttons ¸ on the front panel until the delay time figure calculated using the formula entered above appears in the display. 5. If no adjustment is needed for the center channel delay, press the Set button i ~ to enter the setting into the AVR65's memory. If the calculations outlined above for the center channel delay require an adjustment, proceed with the following steps: 6. Select a digital input by pressing the Digital button w ^. Press the / / ¤ buttons g on the remote or the Selector buttons ¸ on the front panel until either COAX or OPTICAL appear in the Main Information Display U or in the on-screen display. Note that for this adjustment, either input may be selected. 7. Press the Set button i ~. 8. Select the Dolby Digital mode either by pressing the front panel Dolby Digital Selector ( or by pressing the Surround Mode Selector y on the remote, and then pressing the / / ¤ buttons g on the remote until DOLBY AC-3 appears in the Main Information Display U or in the on-screen display. Ignore any "NO DATA" message that may appear. 9. Press the Delay button v i on the remote or front panel. The words S DELAY TIME appears in the Main Information Display U . 10. Press the / / ¤ buttons g on the remote once, so that C DELAY TIME appears in the Main Information Display U or in the on-screen display. 11. Press the Set button i ~. 12. Press the / / ¤ buttons g on the remote until the desired delay time for the center channel appears in the display. 13. Press the Set button i ~ to enter the setting into the AVR65's memory. Congratulations! You have now completed the setup, adjustment and calibration of the AVR65. You are now ready to enjoy the finest in music and home theater listening. AVR65 120 volt Rev (C) 10/6/98 Operation 23 Basic Operation Once you have completed the setup and configuration of your new receiver, it is simple to operate and enjoy. The following instructions will provide the steps needed to enjoy the AVR65: · When using the AVR65 for the first time, it is necessary to press the Main Power button 1 on the front panel to turn the unit on. This places the unit in a standby mode, as indicated by the amber color of the Power Indicator 3 . Once the unit is in standby, you may begin a listening session by pressing the System Power Control 2 on the front panel or the Power button c on the remote. Note that the Power Indicator 3 will turn green. This will turn the unit on and return it to the input source that was last used. The unit may also be turned on from standby by pressing any of the Source Selector buttons on the remote k or front panel 9 ) ! @ # $. To turn the unit off at the end of a listening session simply press the System Power Control 2 on the front panel or the Power button c on the remote. Power to any equipment plugged into the rear panel Switched AC Outlet > will be shut off and the Power Indicator 3 will turn amber. When the remote is used to turn the unit "off" it is actually placing the system in a standby mode, as indicated by the amber color of the Power Indicator 3. When you will be away from home for an extended period of time it is always a good idea to completely turn the unit off using the front panel Main Power Switch 1. Note that all preset memories are lost if the unit is left turned off with the Main Power Switch 1 for more than two weeks. the semi-OSD mode, press the OSD button o once. A confirmation message (Figure 5) will appear briefly at the bottom of your video display to remind you that this feature is turned on. The message will time-out and disappear after a few seconds. Using the On-Screen Display The AVR65 is equipped with a powerful on-screen display system that makes it easy to view the current status of the unit, or to have messages appear to confirm any functional change, such as a volume increase, input source selection, or surround mode selection. Two modes of on-screen display are available, a "semiOSD" mode that only displays a message when some aspect of the operation is changed, and a "full-OSD" mode that displays a complete status report on the unit's current condition. Semi-OSD In the semi-OSD mode a one-line message will appear at the bottom of the screen when changes are made to the unit's operational status. to activate Figure 5 SEMI OSD ON When semi-OSD is activated, brief messages will confirm changes to the volume, input source, surround mode or when the tuner's frequency is changed. These messages will appear at the bottom of the display screen, and then disappear. To turn off the Semi-OSD mode after it has been activated, simply press the OSD button o once. When the SEMI OSD OFF message appears, the on-screen displays are de-activated. AVR65 120 volt Rev (C) 10/6/98 Operation 24 Full-OSD A second display option is to have a full screen report of the AVR65's status appear. To activate the full OSD, press the OSD button o three times in quick succession. The first press will turn the semi-OSD on, the second will turn the semi-OSD off, and the third will bring a full status report to the screen. Note that the status report will vary depending on the type of audio input source in use. When an analog source is in use, the first line in the display will show which audio input is active (Figure 6). When a digital audio source is in use, the display will indicate if the coaxial or optical input is active (Figure 7). A V A T U I U A D D D P IO EO IO E M S S I O O O N N U U P I R R U T CE CE T OR : : : : D D A O V V N F D D ALOG F ON LOGIC Activating the full-OSD will also simplify adjustments to any system parameter, as all choices will be shown. The selected option will appear in reversed, highlighted video, while other choices will appear in normal white on blue video. The full-OSD system may be turned off by pressing the OSD button o once. · To temporarily silence all speaker outputs press the Mute button d Û. This will cut the output to all speakers, but it will not effect any recording or dubbing that may be in progress. When the system is muted the MUTE indicator A will light in the Information Display . Press the Mute button d Û again to return to normal operation. · For private listening, plug the 1/4" stereo phone plug from a pair of stereo headphones into the front panel Headphone jack 4. · When a Video Input source is selected the video signal for that input will be routed to the TV Monitor Video Output jack and will be viewable on a TV monitor connected to the AVR65. Make certain that your TV is set to the proper input to view the signal. · To program the AVR65 for automatic turn off, press the Sleep button ` on the remote. Each press of the button will increase the time before shut down in the following sequence: 90 min 30 min 80 min 20 min 70 min 10 min 60 min 5 min 50 min 1 min 40 min OFF Source Selection · To select a source at any time, press any of the Source Selector buttons on the remote k or front panel 9 ) ! @ # $. · The front panel Video 3 Inputs 8 may be used to connect a device such as a video game or camcorder to your home entertainment system on a temporary basis. · When an audio source is selected the last video input used remains routed to the Video Outputs 1 ¢ and TV Monitor Output . This permits simultaneous viewing and listening to different sources. · During a listening session you may wish to adjust the Bass 5 and Treble 6 controls to suit your listening tastes. · Adjust the volume to a comfortable level using the front panel Volume Control Ù or remote Volume Up/Down z buttons. SURR. MULTI MASTER MODE ROOM :PRO :OFFON 19DB VOLUME: Figure 6 A V A T U I U A D D D P IO EO IO E M S S I O O O N N U U P I R R U T CE CE T OR : : : : D D O O I V P F GITAL D TICAL F ON SURR. MULTI MASTER MODE ROOM :DOLBY DIGITAL :OFF ON 19DB VOLUME: The sleep time will be displayed in the Information Display and it will count down until the time has elapsed. When the programmed time has elapsed the unit will automatically turn off. Note that the front panel display will dim to one half brightness when the Sleep function is programmed. To cancel the Sleep function, press the Sleep button ` until the information display returns to normal brightness and the Sleep indicator numbers disappear. Figure 7 AVR65 120 volt Rev (C) 10/6/98 Operation 25 Surround Mode Selection One of the most important features of the AVR65 is its ability to reproduce a full multichannel surround sound field from Dolby Digital sources, analog matrix surround encoded programs and standard stereo programs. In all a total of seven listening modes are available on the AVR65. Selection of a surround mode is based on personal taste, as well as the type of program source material being used. For example, motion pictures or TV programs bearing the logo of one of the major surround encoding processes, such as Dolby Surround, DTS Stereo or UltraStereo may be played in either the Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic or Movie Surround depending on the source material. NOTE: Once a program has been encoded with surround information, it retains the surround matrix as long as the program is broadcast in stereo. Thus, movies with surround sound will carry surround information when they are broadcast via conventional TV stations, cable, pay TV and satellite transmission. In addition, a growing number of madefor-television programs, sports broadcasts, radio dramas and music CDs are also recorded in surround sound. You may obtain a list of these programs and discs from the Dolby Laboratories web site at www.dolby.com When a program is not listed as carrying intentional surround information, you may find that Pro Logic or Dolby 3-Stereo modes often deliver enveloping surround presentations through the use of the natural information present in all stereo recordings. However, for stereo, but nonsurround programs, we suggest that you try the Hall 1, Hall 2 or Theater modes. Surround modes are selected using either the front panel controls or the remote. To select a surround mode from the front panel, simply press the button that corresponds to the desired mode ( Ó Ô . To select a surround mode using the remote, press the Surround Mode Selector y, and then press the / / ¤ buttons g to change the mode. As you press the buttons, the surround mode name will appear in the Main Information Display U, and an individulal mode indicator will also light up D / F / J. Note that the Dolby Digital or DTS modes may only be selected when a Dolby Digital source is playing. For more information on digital sources, see the following section of this manual. To listen to a program in traditional twochannel stereo, using the front left and front right speakers only (plus the subwoofer if installed and configured), press the Surround Off button Ú on the front panel, or follow the instructions shown above for using the remote until SURR OFF appears in the Main Information Display U. When the AVR65's surround circuits are turned off, and it is in the Stereo mode, the BYPASS indicator B will illuminate in the Information Display . AVR65 120 volt Rev (C) 10/6/98 Operation 26 Surround Mode Chart MODE DOLBY DIGITAL FEATURES This mode is available only when the source material is encoded with Dolby Digital (AC-3) data. It provides up to five separate main audio channels and a special dedicated Low-Frequency Effects channel. This mode is available only when the source material is encoded with DTS data. Available on special DVD, LD and audio-only discs, DTS provides up to five separate main audio channels and a special dedicated low-frequency channel. Dolby Pro Logic is the standard mode for analog surround sound decoding. It uses information encoded in a two-channel stereo recording to produce four distinct channels: Left, Center, Right and Surround. Use this mode for accurate reproduction of programs bearing the Dolby Surround, DTS Stereo, UltraStereo or other "Surround" logos. Surround encoded programs include videocassette, DVD and LD movies, TV and cable programs, radio programs and audio CDs. Dolby Pro Logic processing may also be used to provide a pleasing surround effect with some stereophonic source material that does not carry surround encoding. DELAY TIME RANGE Center: 0 ms ­ 5 ms Surround: 0 ms ­15 ms Center: 0 ms ­ 5 ms Surround: 0 ms ­15 ms 15 ms ­ 30 ms Initial Setting = 20 ms DTS DOLBY PRO LOGIC DOLBY 3 STEREO Dolby 3 Stereo uses the information contained in a surround encoded or two-channel No Surround Channels stereo program to create center channel information. In addition, the information that is normally sent to the rear channel surround speakers is carefully mixed in with the front left and right channels for increased realism. Use this mode when you have a center channel speaker, but no surround speakers. Theater Surround processing uses matrix surround decoding to simulate a standard movie or stage theater. These modes are designed for use with stereo recordings. They provide a sound-field effect that simulates the complex combination of direct and reflected sounds that create the rich reverberant atmosphere of a medium-sized concert hall (Hall 1) or a larger concert hall (Hall 2). This mode turns off all surround processing and presents the pure left and right channel presentation of two channel stereo programs. THEATER HALL 1 and HALL 2 27.3 ms Hall 1 ­ 41.6 ms Hall 2 ­ 67.4 ms STEREO No Surround Channels AVR65 120 volt Rev (C) 10/6/98 Operation 27 Digital Audio Playback Dolby Digital Dolby Digital (also known as AC-3) is a digital audio system that delivers up to five full-range surround channels (left, center, right, left surround and right surround) plus a special dedicated LowFrequency Effects (LFE) channel. This represents a major advancement over traditional analog surround in that each surround channel is fully discrete and capable of full bandwidth reproduction. Dolby Digital is available on DVD and LV discs, and is a part of the new highdefinition television (HDTV) system and digital TV. DTS DTS is another digital audio system that is also capable of delivering up to five full-range audio channels (left front, center, right front, right surround and left surround) along with a special lowfrequency channel. Although both DTS and Dolby Digital are digital, they use different methods of encoding the signals on a disc, and thus it requires different decoding circuits than Dolby Digital to convert the signals back to analog. DTS encoded soundtracks are available on select DVD and LD discs, as well as on special audio-only DTS discs. You may use any LD or CD player equipped with a digital output to play DTS encoded discs with the AVR65. All that is required is to connect the player's output to either the Coaxial or Optical input on the rear panel ° ·. In order to listen to DVDs encoded with DTS sound track, the DVD player must be compatible with the DTS signal, as indicated by a DTS log on the player's front panel. Note that early DVD players may not be able to play DTS encoded DVDs. This does not indicate a problem with the AVR65, as some players cannot pass the DTS signal through to the digital outputs. If you are in doubt as to the ability of your DVD player to handle DTS discs, consult the player's owner's manual. To utilize the digital modes you must have a digital source properly connected to the AVR65. Connect the Digital datastream outputs from DVD players, HDTV receivers and CD players to the Coaxial or Optical inputs on the rear panel ° ·. Note that an optional, external RF demodulator is required to use the AVR65 to listen to the Dolby Digital soundtracks available on laser discs. Connect the RF output of the LD player to the demodulator, and then connect the digital output of the demodulator to the the Coaxial or Optical inputs ° · of the AVR65. No demodulator is required for use with DTS encoded laser discs. In order to provide a backup signal and a source for recording, the analog outputs provided on digital source equipment should also be connected to their appropriate inputs on the AVR65 rear panel (e.g., connect the analog stereo audio output from a DVD to the DVD inputs ¶ on the rear panel when you connect the digital outputs.) When playing back a digital source, first select the input using the remote or front panel controls as outlined above. Next select the digital source by pressing the appropriate Digital Input button w ^ and then using the / / ¤ buttons g on the remote or the Selector buttons ¸ on the front panel to choose either COAXIAL or OPTICAL, as it appears in the Main Information Display U or on-screen display. Press the Set button i ~ to enter the desired choice. When the digital source is playing, the AVR65 will automatically detect if it is a multichannel Dolby Digital or DTS source or a conventional PCM signal, which is the standard output from CD players. An indicator will light in the Information Display to confirm the digital signal is AC-3 H or PCM I and if the source is OPTICAL E or COAX G. When a digital source is playing, the AVR65 will automatically switch to the proper surround mode. It is important to note, however, that not all Dolby Digital or DTS sources are encoded with the full complement of five channels plus LFE. When a digital source is playing, the Main Information Display U or on-screen display will change to show the input source and digital type (OPTICAL or COAX). When a source with digital encoding is playing, the input source name will appear in the Information Display or on-screen display, followed by a numeric key to the type and number of channels being decoded as follows: This message appears when a full complement of Dolby Digital signals is present: 3 front channels (left, center and right), 2 surround channels (surround left and surround right) and "1" channel, which is the dedicated Low Frequency Effects (LFE) channel. 3/2.1: This message indicates the system is decoding a standard Dolby Pro Logic signal with left, center and right front channels and a signal mono surround channel. 3/1: This message indicates that the system is decoding a traditional two-channel stereo signal and that no center, surround or LFE signals are present. 2/0: AVR65 120 volt Rev (C) 10/6/98 Operation 28 1+1: This is a monaural signal that plays the same information in both the left front and right front speakers. There is no sound sent to the center or surround speakers. 1/0: This is a monaural signal that plays through the center channel speaker only. There is no sound at the front left/right or surround speakers. 5. It is not possible to record the output of a digital program. PCM Audio Playback PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) is the non-compressed digital audio system used for compact discs and non-AC-3 or DTS laser discs. The digital circuits in the AVR65 are capable of high-quality digitalto-analog decoding, and they may be connected directly to the digital audio output of your CD or LV player. Connections should be made to the Optical or Coaxial inputs ° · on the rear panel, using whichever input is not occupied by a digital source such as a DVD player. To listen to a PCM digital source, first select the input for the desired source (e.g., CD). Next press the Digital button w ^ and then using the / / ¤ buttons g on the remote or the Selector buttons ¸ on the front panel until the desired choice of either COAXIAL or OPTICAL, as it appears in the Main Information Display U. Press the Set button i ~ to enter the desired choice. When a PCM source is playing, the PCM indicator I will light, and the Main Information Display will show the input source and the digital type. During PCM playback you may select any surround mode except Dolby Digital. DVD NO DATA Figure 8 Night Mode A special feature of Dolby Digital is the Night mode, which enables AC-3 input sources to be played back with their full range while reducing the minimum peak level by 1/4 to 1/3. This prevents abruptly loud transitions from causing disturbances without reducing the impact of the digital source. The Night mode is available only when AC-3 signals with special data are being played. To engage the Night mode, press the Night button j on the remote and note that the NIGHT indicator L will 2. The AVR65 will decode digital audio sources with a sampling frequency of 32kHz, 44.1kHz and 48kHz. Although this will enable it to decode virtually all DVD movies and HDTV sources, it is possible that some future digital sources may not be compatible with the AVR65. NOTE: In order to play the Dolby Digital signals that are recorded on laser discs, you must have both a laser disc player with an RF output, and an optional, outboard RF-to-data demodulator. To listen to Dolby Digital LV discs, connect the AC-3/RF output of the player to the demodulator, and connect the output of the demodulator to the Coaxial or Optical inputs ° · on the rear panel of the AVR65. DO NOT connect the AC-3/RF output of a laser disc player directly to the AVR65. 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 AVR65 will automatically sense the type of digital surround encoding used and adjust to accommodate it. 4. When a digital source is playing, you may not select any of the analog surround modes. illuminate in the Information Display. IMPORTANT NOTES ON DIGITAL PLAYBACK: 1. When the digital playback unit is in a pause, fast forward or chapter search mode the digital audio data may momentarily stop, causing a NO DATA message to be displayed in the Main Information Display U or onscreen display (Figure 8). This is normal and does not indicate a problem with either the AVR65 or the source machine. The AVR65 will return to digital playback as soon as the data is available when the machine is in a standard play mode. Tuner Operation The AVR65's tuner is capable of tuning AM, FM and FM Stereo broadcast stations. Stations may be tuned manually, or they may be stored as favorite station presets and recalled from a 30-position memory. AVR65 120 volt Rev (C) 10/6/98 Operation 29 Station Selection 1. Press the AM/FM button $ k to select the tuner as an input. 2. Press the AM/FM button $ k again to switch between AM and FM so that the desired frequency band is selected. 3. Press the Tune Mode button * q to select manual or automatic tuning. When the AUTO indicator Q is illuminated in the Main Information Display the tuner will only stop at those stations that have a strong enough signal to be received with acceptable quality. When the MONO indicator S is illuminated, the tuner is in a manual mode and will stop at each frequency increment in the selected band. 4. To select stations press the Tuning button % t. When the AUTO indicator Q is illuminated each press will cause the tuner to search for the next highest or lowest frequency station that has an acceptable signal. When tuning FM stations in the Auto mode, the tuner will only select Stereo stations. To tune to the next station, press the button again. If the MONO indicator S is illuminated, tap the Tuning button % t to advance one frequency increment at a time, or press and hold it to locate a specific station. When the TUNED indicator T illuminates, the station is properly tuned and should be heard with clarity. 5. Stations may also be tuned directly by pressing the Direct button m, and then pressing the Numeric Keys l that correspond to the station's frequency. The desired station will automatically be tuned. NOTE: When the FM reception of a station is weak, audio quality will be increased by switching to Mono mode by pressing the Tune Mode button * q until the STEREO indicator R goes out. Preset Tuning Up to 30 stations may be stored in the AVR65's memory for easy recall using the front panel controls or the remote. To enter a station to the memory, first tune the station using the steps outlined above. Then: 1. Press the Memory button n on the remote. Note that MEMORY indicator P will illuminate and flash in the Information Display. 2. Within five seconds, press the Numeric Keys l corresponding to the location where you wish to store this station's frequency. 3. Repeat the process after tuning any additional stations to be preset. Recalling Preset Stations · To manually select a station previously entered in the preset memory, press the Numeric Keys l that correspond to the desired station's memory location. · To manually tune through the list of stored preset stations one by one, press the Preset buttons & s on the front panel or remote. · To automatically scan through the stations entered in the preset memory, press the Preset Scan button ^ on the front panel. The tuner will run through the list of preset stations, stopping for five seconds at each one. Press the button again to stop the scan at your desired station. Tape Recording In normal operation, the audio or video source selected for listening through the AVR65 is sent to the record outputs. This means that any program you are watching or listening to may be recorded simply by placing machines connected to the outputs for Tape Monitor f or Video 1 ¢ in the record mode. When a tape recorder with separate record and playback heads is used, you may monitor the output of the recording by selecting the T·Mon Selector 9 k. Note that a red LED will illuminate in the front panel above the T·Mon Selector 9 to remind you that you are listening to the record playback instead of the actual input source being recorded. NOTE: It is not possible to record the output of digital sources. IMPORTANT NOTE: Please make certain that you are aware of the copyright restrictions on any material you copy. Unauthorized duplication of copyrighted materials is prohibited by Federal law. AVR65 120 volt Rev (C) 10/6/98 Operation 30 Output Level Trim Adjustment Normal output level adjustment for the AVR65 is established using the Test Tone, as outlined on page 20. In some cases, however, it may be desirable to adjust the output levels using program material such as a test disc, or a selection you are familiar with. Additionally, the output level for the subwoofer may only be adjusted using this procedure. To adjust the output levels using program material, first set the reference volume for the front left/right channels using the Volume Control Ù z. If you wish to vary the difference between the left and right channels, use the Balance Control 7. Press the Set button ~ when the name of the desired channel appears in the Main Information Display U, and follow the instructions shown above to adjust the level. Repeat the procedure as needed until all channels requiring adjustment have been set. When all adjustments have been made, the AVR65 will return to normal operation when no adjustments are made for five seconds. NOTE: The output levels may be separately 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 ( Ó Ô Ò or y on the remote control and follow the instructions in the steps shown above. tion if the unit is accidentally unplugged or subject to a power outage. This memory will last for approximately two weeks, after which time all information must be reentered. Processor Reset In the rare case where the unit's operation or the displays seem abnormal, the cause may involve the erratic operation of the system's memory or microprocessor. To correct this problem, first unplug the unit from the AC wall outlet and wait at least three minutes. After the pause, reconnect the AC power cord and check the unit's operation. If the system still malfunctions, a system reset may clear the problem. To clear the AVR65's entire system memory, including tuner presets, output level settings, delay times and speaker configuration data, first turn the unit off by pressing and releasing the Master Power Switch 1 so that it pops out from its normal recessed position. Next, press and hold the AM/FM $ and the Dolby Pro Logic Ó buttons while pushing the Master Power Switch 1 in to turn the unit back on. Note that once you have cleared the memory in this manner, it is necessary to reestablish all system configuration settings and tuner presets. If the system is still operating incorrectly, there may have been an electronic discharge or severe AC line interference that has corrupted the memory or microprocessor. If these steps do not solve the problem, consult an authorized Harman Kardon service depot. Once the reference level has been set, press the Channel Select button h and note that FRONT L L E V will appear in the Main Information Display U. To change the level, first press the Set button ~, and then use the Selector buttons ¸ or the / / ¤ buttons g to raise or lower the level. DO NOT use the volume control, as this will alter the reference setting. Once the change has been made, press the Set button ~ and then press the Selector buttons ¸ or the / / ¤ buttons g to select the next output channel location that you wish to adjust. To adjust the subwoofer level, press the Selector buttons ¸ or the / / ¤ buttons g until S-WOOFER L E V appears in the Main Information Display U. 6-Channel Direct Input The AVR65 is equipped for future expansion through the use of optional, external adapters for formats that the AVR65 may not be capable of processing. When an adapter is connected to the 6-Channel Direct Inputs , you may select it by pressing the 6-Ch Input Selector k #. Note that when the 6-Channel Direct input is in use, you may not select a surround mode, as the external decoder determines processing. In addition, there is no signal at the record outputs when the 6-Channel Direct input is in use. Memory Backup This product is equipped with a memory backup system that preserves tuner presets and system configuration informa- AVR65 120 volt Rev (C) 10/6/98 Multiroom Operation 31 The AVR65 is fully equipped to operate as the control center for a sophisticated multiroom operation with optional remote IR sensors, speakers and power amplifiers. Although some multiroom installations will require the services of a specially trained installer, it is possible for the average do-it-yourself hobbyist to install a simple remote room system. For additional information on using the AVR65 in multiroom installations we suggest that you contact your dealer or custom installer. Installation The key to remote room operation is to link the remote room to the AVR65's location with wire for an infrared receiver and speakers or an amplifier. IR Link The remote room IR receiver should be connected to the AVR65 via standard coaxial cable. Plug the IR connection cable into the Multi jack c on the AVR65's rear panel. If other Harman Kardon compatible source equipment is part of the main room installation, the Remote IR Out jack b on the rear panel should be connected to IR IN jack on the CD player or cassette deck. This will enable the remote room location to control source equipment functions as well as the remote room input and volume. NOTE: All remotely controlled components must be linked together in a daisy chain. Connect the IR OUT jack of one unit to the IR IN of the next to establish this chain. Audio Link Depending on the distance from the AVR65 to the remote room, two options are available. One option is to run high-quality, shielded audio interconnect cable from the AVR65's location to the remote room. At the remote room, connect the interconnect cable to a stereo power amplifier. The amplifier will be connected to the room's speakers. No volume control is required, as the AVR65 and the remote IR link will provide that function. At the AVR65, plug the audio interconnect cables into the Multi Out jacks d on the AVR65's rear panel. NOTE: The remote power amplifier must have signal sensing capability or be left on constantly to assure automatic operation at the remote room. As an alternative, place the amplifier that will provide power to the remote location speakers in the same room as the AVR65, and connect the Multi Out jacks d on the rear panel to the audio input of the remote room amplifier. Use the appropriate speaker wire to connect the optional power amplifier to the remote speakers. High-quality wire of at least AWG14 is recommended for long multiroom connections. IMPORTANT NOTE: Any cables run inside walls should be CL3/FT4 rated, or carry any other certification that is required by the NEC, NFPA or state and local building and electrical codes. To avoid interference, audio and speaker cables should not be parallel to, or in the same conduits with AC cables. If you have any questions about multiroom wiring consult your dealer, custom installer or a licensed contractor or electrician. Multiroom Setup Once the audio and IR link connections have been made, the AVR65 needs to be configured for multiroom operation using the following steps. When making these selections, you may use the front panel Information Display, or use the OnScreen Display system. Either the semiOSD system may be used, in which case the choices will appear as a single-line display at the bottom of the screen, or as a full screen display. When the full-OSD display system is in use, the complete list of choices will appear on the screen. To activate the semi-OSD, press the OSD button o once. To activate the full-OSD, press the OSD button o three times. this will turn the semi-OSD on and then off. The full-OSD will appear on the third button press. Once you have determined which, if any OSD system to use, setup and operation of the multiroom system is simple. AVR65 120 volt Rev (C) 10/6/98 Multiroom Operation 32 1. Press the Multi button f to initiate the multiroom system. If the semi-OSD system is engaged, a message will appear at the bottom of the screen. If the full-OSD system is engaged, the complete multiroom menu (Figure 9) will be shown on the video display. Press the Set button i within five seconds to enter the multiroom menus. MULTI MULTI ROOM : INPUT: O C D V V V T T F D V I I I U I 2 F D D D D N M 0 ON