User manual HARMAN KARDON AVR 85 - annexe 1

Harman Kardon AVR85 Audio/VideoReceiver Volume L PCM ITAL O PRO·LOGIC 3·STEREO HALL MOVIE MATRIX RF OPT COAX MULTI NIGHT LFE P-SCAN TV DVD V1 V2 V3 TEST MEMO AUTO TUNED STEREO dB kHz MHz ATT DISP SLEEP MULTI OSD ATT MEMO CLR MODE P·SET P·SCN TUNE MUTE ode Bass Treble Balance VIDEO3 Min Max Min Max L R Video L Audio R Owner's Manual Staple or clip original invoice here. w Owner's Manual AVR85 Audio/Video Receiver Table of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2­3 Unpacking and Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Front Panel Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4­5 Front Panel Information Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6­7 Rear Panel Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8­9 Remote Control Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10­12 Installation, Setup and Configuration . . . . . . . . . . 13­14 Remote Control Programming and Operation . . . 15­16 System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17­20 Basic Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21­24 Source Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Surround Mode Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Digital Audio Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Tuner Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22­24 On-Screen Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25­27 Advanced Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28­31 Audio Tape Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Delay Time Adjust. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28­29 Digital Audio Playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29­30 Surround Mode Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Multiroom Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32­34 Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 80 Crossways Park West Woodbury, NY 11797 www.harmankardon.com ©1997 Harman Kardon, Incorporated Introduction 1 Congratulations! With the purchase of a Harman Kardon AVR85 you are about to begin many years of listening enjoyment. The AVR85 has been custom designed to provide all the excitement and detail of movie sound tracks and every subtle nuance of musical selections. With on board Dolby * Digital Decoding, the AVR85 delivers six discrete channels of audio that take advantage of the digital sound tracks from the latest DVD and LV releases. While complex digital systems are hard at work within the AVR85 to make all of this happen, hook-up and operation are simple. Color-keyed connections, a comprehensive remote control and on-screen menus make the AVR85 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 AVR85 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 AVR85 is a full-featured A/V receiver, incorporating a wide variety of listening options. In addition to Dolby Digital 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, Matrix and Movie 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 AVR85'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 years ago. With state-of-the-art circuitry and timehonored circuit designs, the AVR85 is undoubtedly the finest receiver ever offered by Harman Kardon. s s s s s s s On-Board Dolby Digital Decoding Coax, Optical or RF Digital Inputs On-Screen Menu Displays Learning Remote Control Composite and S-Video Switching Complete Multiroom Control Preamp Output for ALL Channels Permits Ease of Expansion Safety Information 2 Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR85 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. 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. s C AUTION 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 consittute 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. 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 radio frequency 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, rear panel connections and on-screen menus, 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 through the onscreen menu system 1 ­ (number in a square) indicates a specific front panel control a ­ (number in an oval) indicates a Unpacking and Installation 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. 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 Front Panel Controls 4 ~ AVR 85 ^ i Volume VISUAL AC-3 PCM TV DVD V1 V2 V3 TEST MEMO AUTO TUNED STEREO dB kHz MHz 3·STEREO MOVIE HALL MATRIX RF OPT COAX MULTI NIGHT LFE P-SCAN ATT DISP DIGITAL PRO·LOGIC STEREO SLEEP AM·FM CD T·MON T·2 TV DVD V1 V2 V3 MULTI OSD ATT MEMO CLR MODE P·SET P·SCN TUNE MUTE Power Phones Night RF Digital Input OPT Mode Coax Bass Treble Balance VIDEO3 Min Max Min Max L R Video L Audio R 2 4 68 1 3 57 9 )@ ! # $ % ^* &( Ó Ô Ò Ú Û Ù 1 Power 2 AM/FM Tuner Mode Selector 3 Headphone Jack 4 CD 5 Tape1/ Monitor 6 Night Mode 7 Tape 2 8 TV Input 9 Digital Input Selectors ) DVD Input ! Video Sources @ Mode # Multiroom Control $ OSD (On Screen Display) % ATT (Attenuation) Mode Select ^ Memo & Clear * FM Mode ( Bass Ó Treble Ô P-Set Balance Ò P-Scan Ú Tune Û Video 3 Input Ù Mute i Volume Control ^ Information Display ~ Remote Sensor Window Front Panel Controls 5 1 Power: Press this button once to turn the unit on and off. Once the unit is turned on, it may be turned off and then on again from the remote, if desired. Note: When the remote is used to turn the unit off the LED surrounding the Power Switch will turn amber, indicating that the AVR85 is in a Standby mode. In this condition the unit is NOT disconnected from the AC main power supply. 2 AM/FM Tuner Selector: Press this button once to select the tuner. Press it again to switch between AM and FM. 3 Headphone Jack: Plug standard stereo headphones into this jack for private listening. NOTE: When the headphones are in use the output to the speakers is muted and the surround mode is automatically switched to STEREO. When the headphones are removed from the jack, sound to the speakers is restored and the unit returns to the previous sound mode. 4 CD: Press this button to select the CD player. 5 Tape1/ Monitor: Press this button to select Tape One as the input source. A red LED above the button will illuminate to indicate that the Tape Monitor has been selected. 6 Night Mode: Press this button to activate the "Night" mode, preventing loud playback when the digital modes are in use. 7 Tape 2: Press this button to select Tape 2 input. 8 TV Input: Press this button to select the source connected to the TV Input ª. 9 Digital Input Selectors: Press one of these buttons to select a digital input source. The digital audio source may be the same as, or different from, the analog audio of the selected video source. ) DVD Input: Press this button to select the source connected to the DVD Input ·. Note that if the DVD or LV player's digital audio output is used, it must be selected separately using the Digital Input Selectors 9g. ! Video Sources: Press any of these buttons to select a video input source. @ Mode: Press these buttons to scroll up / or down ¤ through the list of available surround modes. # Multiroom Control: Press the button to turn the remote room feed on or off. The Multi indicator D will light or flash when the remote feed is on. Note that the remote zone feed will remain on after the main room power is turned off until it is switched off by pressing this button again $ OSD (On Screen Display): Press the button briefly to display a system status report on your video screen. % ATT (Attenuation) Mode Select: Press this button to activate the Attenuation mode which cuts the analog input signal by 50% to compensate for high-level input sources. ^ Memo: The memo button is used to enter stations to the tuner's preset memory in either the manual or automatic modes. & Clear: The clear button is used to cancel tuning, memory input or when clearing the unit's memories. * FM Mode: Press this button to select the tuning mode for FM stations. ( Bass: This knob adjusts the tone of low-frequency sounds. Turn it to the right to boost bass frequencies or to the left to cut bass frequencies. Ó Treble: This knob adjusts the tone of high-frequency sounds. Turn to it the right to boost high frequencies or to the left to cut high frequencies. Ô P-Set: Press this button to manually scroll up / or down ¤ through the FM or AM stations programmed into the receiver's preset memory. Balance: This knob adjusts the balance between the front left and right speakers. Ò P-Scan: Press this button to automatically scan through the FM or AM stations preset into the receiver's memory. Press the button again to stop the scan when the tuner is at the desired station. Ú Tune: Press this button to manually scan up / or down ¤ through the FM or AM bands. Û Video 3 Input: Audio or Video sources connected to these jacks may be selected by pressing the Video Source button !. Ù Mute: Press this button to cut the output to the speakers. Press it again to return to the previous volume level. i Volume Control: Turn the knob clockwise to increase volume, counterclockwise to decrease the volume. Note that approximately two revolutions of the knob are required to go from no output to maximum volume. ^ Information display: This display delivers messages and status indications to help you operate the receiver. Refer to the separate diagram for complete explanation of the FL display. ~ Remote Sensor Window: The sensor behind this window receives infrared signals from the remote control. Aim the remote at this area and do not block or cover it unless an external remote sensor is installed. Front Panel Information Display 6 S VISUAL AC-3 R Q PONM TEST MEMO AUTO TUNED L STEREO TV DVD V1 V2 V3 dB PCM PRO·LOGIC 3·STEREO HALL MOVIE MATRIX RF OPT COAX MULTI NIGHT LFE P-SCAN kHz MHz ATT DISP K J DIGITAL STEREO SLEEP A A AC-3 Indicator B Surround Mode Status C Digital Mode Indicators D Multi E Sleep Indicator F Night Indicator G P-Scan B C H LFE Indicator I DISP J ATT Indicator K Main Information Display L Stereo M Tuned N Auto DEF G H I O Memo P Test Q "Visual" Indicator R PCM Indicator S Signal Level Indication Front Panel Information Display 7 A AC-3 Indicator: This indicator illuminates when the AVR85 is decoding a Dolby Digital input source. B Surround Mode Status: These indicators display the currently selected surround mode. C Digital Mode Indicators: These indicators show which digital input is in use. D Multi: This indicator signifies that the AVR85 is sending a program source to a remote room location. Note that it may be illuminated even when the unit is "off" in the main listening room, signifying that operation continues at another location. When a remote command is being received via the Multi IR connection b, this indicator will flash. E Sleep Indicator: This indicator lights when the AVR85 is in the Sleep mode. F Night Indicator: This indicator lights when the AVR85 is in the Night mode, which prevents the AVR85 from loud playback when digital sources are in use. G P-Scan: This indicator flashes when the stations programmed into the tuner memory are being automatically reviewed. H LFE Indicator: This indicator will illuminate when the Low-Frequency Effects (LFE) option has been turned on through the controls in SETUP MENU 3. I DISP: This indicator lights when the FL display has been turned off using the Display button p to remind you that the unit is still turned on. J ATT Indicator: This indicator lights when the Attenuation function has been engaged to cut the input from analog sources by approximately 50%. K Main Information Display: This ten-digit display shows messages relating to the status, input source, surround mode, tuner, volume level or other aspects of unit's operation. L Stereo: This indicator lights when an FM station is broadcasting in stereo. M Tuned: This indicator lights when an AM or FM station is properly tuned and locked. N Auto: This indicator signifies that the Automatic Tuning mode is in use for FM broadcasts. O Memo: This indicator flashes when the Memo button is pressed when entering presets and other information into the tuner's memory. P Test: This indicator flashes when the output levels are being set using the built-in test signal generator. Q "Visual" Indicator: These indicators display which input source is being fed to the video monitor output. R PCM Indicator: This indicator illuminates to show that a standard PCM (SP/DIF) digital audio signal is being decoded by the digital-toanalog converter. S Signal Level Indication: This is a visual indication of the strength of a radio station signal. The more bars visible, the stronger the station. Rear Panel Connections 8 kj i h g fed c b a ·° MULTI MULTI OUT ANTENNA OUT VIDEO2 OUT VIDEO2 IN L OUT VIDEO1 FM (75) OUT TAPE1 IN DVD DVD CENTER CD L R AUDIO L R VIDEO S-VIDEO SPEAKERS TV TV R IN OUT VIDEO1 IN SURR. L FRONT 8 OHMS FRONT R PRE OUT R DIGITAL INPUT AC-3/PCM OPTICAL L SURR. 8 OHMS TV MONI REMOTE CONT. OUT IN AC-3/PCM COAXIAL AC-3 RF IN CENTER 8 OHMS MODEL NO.: AVR85 HARMAN KARDON NORTHRIDGE CALIFORNIA, U.S.A. MADE IN JAPAN SERIAL NO. AC 120V 60 Hz 4.5 A ¡ TM £ ¢ § ¶ AM GND OUT TAPE2 IN IN AC OUTLETS (120V 60Hz) SWITCHED 120W 1.0A UNSWITCHED 120W 1.0A SUB WOOFER · ª , / ¤< >fi fl ¡ AM Antenna TM FM Antenna £ Tape 2 Out ¢ Tape 2 In Tape 1 Out § Tape 1 In ¶ CD IN · DVD Inputs ª TV Inputs , Pre-Outs / Subwoofer Pre-Out ¤ Center < Surround > Front fi Switched AC Outlet fl Unswitched AC Outlet Power Cable ° AC-3/PCM Optical Input · AC-3/PCM Coaxial Input a AC-3 RF Input b Multi IR c Remote IR In d Remote IR Out e VCR 1 Inputs f VCR 1 Outputs g TV Monitor S-Video Output h TV Monitor Video Output i Multiroom Audio Outputs j VCR 2 Outputs k VCR 2 Inputs Rear Panel Connections 9 ¡ 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. £ Tape 2 Out: Connect these jacks to the RECORD/INPUT jacks of a second audio recorder. ¢ Tape 2 In: Connect these jacks to the PLAY/OUT jacks of a second audio recorder. Tape 1 Out: Connect these jacks to the RECORD/INPUT jacks of an audio recorder. § Tape 1 In: Connect these jacks to the PLAY/OUT jacks of an audio recorder. ¶ CD IN: Connect these jacks to the output of a compact disc player or CD changer. · DVD Inputs: Connect the analog audio outputs and composite S-Video output of a DVD or LV player to these jacks. ª TV 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. , Pre-Outs: If external power amplifiers are used for any channels, connect them to these jacks / 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. ¤ Center: Connect these terminals to the center speaker. < Surround: Connect these terminals to the surround speakers. > Front: Connect these terminals to the front speakers. fi Switched AC Outlet: This outlet may be used to power any device that you wish to have on when the unit is turned on. fl 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 AVR85 is on or off. NOTE: The power consumption of the device plugged into each of these outlets should not exceed 120 watts. Power Cable: Connect the AC plug to a non-switched AC wall output. ° AC-3/PCM Optical 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 or a standard PCM digital source. · AC-3/PCM Coaxial 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 or a standard PCM digital source. a AC-3 RF Input: Connect the AC-3 RF output of an LV player equipped for digital audio to this jack. NOTE: Do not connect standard analog audio sources to these jacks. b Multi IR: Connect the output of an IR sensor in a remote room to this jack to operate the AVR85's multiroom control system. c Remote IR In: If the AVR85'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. d 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. e VCR 1 Inputs: Connect these jacks to the audio, video and S-Video PLAY/OUT jacks of a VCR. f VCR 1 Outputs: Connect these jacks to the audio, video and S-Video RECORD/IN jacks of a VCR. g TV Monitor S-Video Output: Connect this jack to the S-Video input of a TV monitor or video projector to view S-Video sources selected by the receiver's video switcher. NOTE: Standard (composite) video and S-Video signals will appear only at their respective output. The AVR85 does not convert one video format to another. h 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. i Multiroom Audio Outputs: Connect these jacks to the optional audio power amplifier that powers remote room speakers with the input selected by the multiroom control system. j VCR 2 Outputs: Connect these jacks to the audio, video and S-Video RECORD/IN jacks of a second VCR. k VCR 2 Inputs: Connect these jacks to the audio, video and S-Video PLAY/OUT jacks of a second VCR. Remote Control Functions 10 ` Sending Learning a Use/Learn b Source Power c Main Power d Source Selection e Night Mode f Delay g Digital Audio Input Selectors h Multiroom Control i Menu Controls j Select k OSD l Test Tone m Channel Select n Speaker Level Adjust o Main Volume p Display q Mute r Transport Controls s Tune/Search and Fast Forward t Preset/Disc u Channel/Skip v Memo w P-Scan x Number Keys y Surround Mode Selection z Sleep ` Learn LED Sending LED a b c d e f g Use Learn ON OFF ON OFF SLEEP Main Power AC-3 Source Power P/L 3 ST z y MOVIE TV DVD NIGHT STEREO MATRIX HALL 1 ABC 2 DEF 3 GHI VID 1 DELAY VID 2 VID 3 RF OPT 4 JKL 5 MNO 6 PQR x w u s 7 STU 8 VWX 9 YZ * MEMO 0 CLEAR # P-SCAN SKIP AM/FM COAX CD MULTI + v t r PRESET DISC TUNE/ SEARCH h _ TAPE 1 TAPE 2 SELECT OSD FM MODE / PTY AF DISPLAY RDS DISP. MUTE q i j k l m TEST TONE p CH SELECT VOLUME SPEAKER o AVR 85 n Remote Control Functions 11 a Use/Learn: This switch selects the operation mode of the remote control. Slide it to the left for normal operation. Slide it to the right when the remote is being programmed. b Source Power: Press these buttons to control power for the last source device selected. c Main Power: Press these buttons to turn the unit on or off. d Source Selection: Pressing one of these buttons selects the input source that will be listened to through the receiver. When a source is selected the remote's transport and numeric number buttons will also transmit the commands needed to control that machine. e 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. f Delay: Press this button to change the delay for the surround channels when the Surround Mode Menu is on the screen. g Digital Audio Input Selectors: Press one of these buttons to select a digital input source. The digital audio source may be the same as, or different analog audio of the selected video source. h Multiroom Control: Press this button to turn the remote room feed on or off. The Multi indicator D will light or flash when the remote feed is on. Note that the remote zone feed will remain on after the main room power is turned off until it is switched off by pressing this button again. i Menu Controls: These buttons control the action of the cursor or the selection of menu items when the receiver is being configured using the setup menus. j Select: This button enters settings to the receiver's memory during system configuration. k OSD: Press this button to activate the on-screen menu system. l Test Tone: Press this button to begin calibration of the output level for each channel. A test signal will immediately be heard from the left front speaker and the Test indicator P will flash. m Channel Select: Press this button to view a status report of the output level for each channel (see figure #9 on page 25). When the Test Tone is audible and the system output levels are being set, pressing this button will advance the channel being adjusted in a clockwise direction to the next channel. n Speaker Level Adjust: When setting the system output levels, press these buttons to increase or decrease the output level. o Main Volume: These buttons control the unit's volume. Note that all channels are controlled simultaneously. p Display: Press this button to turn off all displays and indicators in the Information Display except for a small Disp indication in the lower right corner of the display I. Press the button again to turn the display back on. q Mute: Press this button to temporarily cut the audio output of the receiver. Press it again to return to the previous volume level. r Transport Controls: These buttons control the tape or disc motion of the last playback source selected with the Source Selection buttons d. Use them as you would the Play, Stop, Pause, Record, Reverse Play and Forward Play buttons on any VCR, CD, cassette, DVD or LD remote control. The Reverse Play button fi also operates the FM Mode function of the AVR85's tuner. Note: The Î / ±, fl and Í buttons are also used to control the PTY, AF and RDS Display functions of the tuner (see page 25). s Tune/Search & Fast Forward: These buttons have multiple functions, which vary according to the input device selected. a. When the TUNER has been selected, these buttons are used to tune stations. b. When CD, Tape, DVD, LD or VCR is the input source, these buttons act as the Fast Scan Forward -- or Fast Scan Reverse , controls. t Preset/Disc: These buttons have multiple functions, which vary according to the input device selected. a. When the TUNER has been selected, these buttons will scroll up · or down through the stations that have been programmed in the preset memory. Remote Control Functions 12 b. When CD is selected and the unit is a CD changer, these buttons will change to the next disc or previous disc Â. c. When Tape 1 or Tape 2 is the input source, and the tape machine is a compatible Harman Kardon dual cassette deck, these buttons will switch between the "A" and "B" sides. u Channel/Skip: These buttons have multiple functions, which vary according to the input device selected and the codes programmed from another remote. a. When TV, Vid 1 or Vid 2 are selected, they may function as the channel up · or channel down tuning buttons when programmed with the codes from another unit's remote. b. When CD is selected these buttons act as forward and reverse "Skip" buttons to move to the next track or chapter on the disc. c. When a compatible Harman Kardon cassette player has been selected as Tape 1 or Tape 2, these buttons move the tape forward · or backwards to the next selection using the Music Scan feature. v Memo: The memo button is used to enter stations to the tuner's preset memory in either the manual or automatic modes. It is also used in the process of clearing the memory. This button also performs the functions of the "*" symbol on compatible equipment. w P-Scan: Press this button to automatically scan through the stations preset into the tuner memory. Press the button again to end the scan when the tuner stops at the desired station. This button also performs the functions of the "#" symbol on compatible equipment. x Number 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. The letters below the buttons are used to enter information for tuner station names. NOTE: The 0 button has a dual function. It also serves as the CLEAR button for use in programming the tuner or clearing the system memory. y Surround Mode Selection: Press one of these buttons to select a surround mode for the current listening session. z Sleep: Pressing this button when the Sleep timer has previously been activated allows you to view the time remaining before the timer function turns the unit off. When the remote is in the AM/FM mode d, the Sleep function may also be set by pressing this button so that the Sleep indicator E blinks. Press the Memo and Sleep buttons within five seconds to set the desired sleep time in the following order: 10 min 20 min 30 min 60 min 90 min OFF When the desired time is shown in the display press the Memo button ^v to enter the time. The unit will go into the Standby mode when the time entered has elapsed. ` Learn LED: This indicator will illuminate when a button on the remote is being programmed with signals from another remote during the "learning" mode. The light will go out when the signal is received and memorized. Sending LED: This indicator should flash any time a button is pressed to confirm that a command is being sent to the receiver or another unit. If the light is dim or does not illuminate when a button is pressed the batteries in the remote should be replaced. Installation, Setup and Configuration 13 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 Input and Output Connections We recommend that you use high-quality 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 plug. This prevents any possibility of accidentally sending audio or transient signals to the speakers that may damage them. 1. For playback only audio sources, such as a CD player, CD changer, external phono preamp or external digital to analog converter, connect the output jacks of the player to the appropriately labeled inputs on the rear panel ¶. Note: When the source device 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. When connecting recording devices such as audio cassette recorders, open reel audio tape decks, DCC, DAT or MD, connect the PLAY/OUT jacks of the recorder to the IN jacks on the AVR85. Connect the RECORD/IN jacks on the recorder to the OUT jacks on the AVR85. 3. Connect the output of any digital sources to be used to the appropriate connections on the AVR85 rear panel. Note that the Optical and Coaxial digital inputs ° · may be used with either a Dolby Digital (AC-3*) source or the output of a conventional CD or LV player's PCM (SP/DIF) output. The AC-3 RF input a may ONLY be connected to the special AC-3 RF output of a laser disc player. 4. Assemble the AM Loop Antenna supplied with the unit as shown below. Connect it to the AM and GND screw terminals ¡. 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 larger. 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 AVR85 and speaker. 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. 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 to 75-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. Your dealer or installer is a valuable resource to consult in selecting the proper cable. Installation, Setup and Configuration 14 7. Connections to a subwoofer are made via a line level audio connection from the Subwoofer Output / 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 Input and Output Connections Video connections are made in a similar fashion to those for audio components. Again, the use of high-quality interconnect cables is recommended to preserve signal quality. 1. Connect the VCR's audio, video and S-Video OUT jacks to the Video In jacks e k on the rear panel. The audio, video and S-Video IN jacks on the VCR should be connected to the Video Out jacks f j on the AVR85. 2. Connect the audio and video outputs of a satellite receiver, cable TV converter or television set or any other video source to the TV jacks ª. 3. Connect the audio, video and S-Video outputs of a DVD or laser disc player to the DVD jacks ·. 4. Connect the TV Mon g h jacks on the receiver to the video, or S-Video inputs, of your television monitor or video projector. 5. As the AVR85 does not mix or change between standard composite video and S-Video signals, both monitor connections must be made if you use both signal systems. Note: The on-screen menus are visible on the composite video output only. System and Power Connections The AVR85 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 c. 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 d to the Remote In jack on Harman Kardon or other compatible equipment. Multiroom System Connections The AVR85 is capable of sending a separate source from the one being listened to in the main listening room to another room in the house, and having the volume and source selection of the remote room feed be controlled by an optional infrared remote control. Connect the Multiroom Audio Outputs i to the input of the optional audio amplifier that powers the remote room speakers. If no remote sensor is connected in the second room zone, the level may be set via the AVR85's setup menus (see page 34). True multiroom remote control is possible by placing an optional infrared sensor in the second room zone. The cable from that sensor should be connected to the Multi IR remote input b on the rear panel. See page 34 for complete information on using the AVR85's Multiroom capabilities. External Audio Power Amplifier Connections If desired, optional external power audio power amplifiers may be used with the AVR85. 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. 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 fi 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 fl 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 AVR85! Remote Control Programming and Operation 15 This product is equipped with a powerful remote control. As supplied, it will operate the receiver, as well as most CD players and tape decks manufactured by Harman Kardon. If your equipment requires different codes, it may be programmed to copy the codes from most infrared remotes. Loading Batteries The life of the batteries for the remote control is about one year in normal operation. If the amber Sending indicator does not flash when remote buttons are pushed, that is an indication that the batteries need to be replaced. To change the batteries: 1. Remove the back cover by sliding it in the direction of the arrows. 3. Close the cover until it clicks shut. Remote Programming Programmable Keys Many of the buttons on the remote control may be user programmed to new functions to operate virtually any component in your system. Eleven CANNOT be programmed with a new code, as they control high-level functions of the AVR85. These keys are Main Power ON, Main Power OFF, and the nine source input keys: TV, DVD, VID1, VID 2, VID 3, CD, TAPE1, TAPE2 and AM/FM. NOTE: It is important that the batteries be replaced within ten minutes after the old batteries are removed to avoid losing any remote codes that have been programmed into the remote's memory. Remote Control Range The remote will operate at a range of up to 15 feet from the unit, when the batteries are fully charged. The remote will also operate at an angle of up to 30° to either side of the unit. Programmable keys are divided into two groups. Some keys may be programmed with a separate function for each of the inputs. Thus, these keys may change their code when the input source is changed. (i.e. The Play key may transmit a different code when CD is selected as opposed to when VCR is selected.) The keys that may be programmed with multiple codes are the following: All Numeric Keys (0 ­ 9) Forward Play fl Source Power On Reverse Play fi Source Power Off Stop Í Preset Disc Record Î Preset Disc  Pause ± Channel/Skip · Channel/Skip Tune/Search -- Memo Tune/Search , P-Scan 2. Remove the old batteries and insert fresh AAA type cells. Be certain to observe the correct polarity by noting the (+) and (­) marks on both the inside of the case and on the battery cells. It is recommended that both batteries be changed at the same time. Always point the remote transmitter at the front of the unit when issuing commands. If you find that remote commands are not being received by the remote, it may be necessary to use a remote IR sensor. Remote Control Programming and Operation 16 All other keys may only be programmed with one remote code. The code contained in these keys remains the same regardless of the source selection. WARNING: These keys transmit codes that are vital to the operation of the product. It is not recommended that they be programmed with alternative codes, as it may then be impossible to operate certain functions of the receiver. Night Delay RF Opt Coax Select All Navigation Buttons < >/¤ All Mode Selectors are programming a single function key, proceed to the next step. 3. Press the button on the remote that is to be programmed. Note that the Learning ` LED will illuminate. 4. Place the remote head to head with the remote control whose function is being learned. The two remotes should be no more than 8 inches apart. 5. Press and hold the button on the remote corresponding to the function to be memorized until the Learning LED starts to blink. When the LED goes out, release the button on the transmitting remote. The function code has been successfully captured by the remote. NOTE: If both LEDs flash during a programming operation, it indicates that the remote's memory is full or that the remote codes from the transmitting remote are not compatible with the unit's signal format. 6. Continue to program any additional remote commands required using steps 2 through 5. When you have finished programming the remote, slide the Use/Learn switch to the left so that it is in the Use position. Clearing the Remote Memory In normal operation, codes for a new device may be programmed "over" the codes that have been previously programmed into the remote. It is also possible to clear the memory for individual keys, or for the entire remote. When a memory position is cleared, the remote will return to the original factory preset command. To clear the memory for a specific individual key location, put the Use/Learn switch in the Learn position. Press the Main Power Off c button and the button to be cleared at the same time. Both the Sending and Learning indicators will light momentarily. When the lights go out, the memory has been cleared of the user programmed code and returned to the factory preset. Return the Use/Learn a switch to the Use position when you are finished. To clear the remote's entire memory and return all keys to their factory preset commands first put the Use/Learn a switch in the Learn position. Then press the Main Power On button c and confirm that the Learning indicator ` has illuminated. While continuing to press the Power On button, press and hold the Power Off c button until the Learn indicator goes off for about 3 seconds. It will then blink twice. Then release the two buttons. This indicates that the memory has been cleared of any user programmed commands and that the original commands have been restored. Slide the Use/Learn switch a back to the Use position to return the remote to normal operation. * # Display OSD Speaker /¤ CH Select Volume /¤ Test Tone Mute To program the remote, follow these steps. Note that it is not necessary to program all keys, only those that are required to operate the subject device. Keys not programmed will retain the codes preprogrammed at the factory. 1. Slide Use/Learn a switch at the top left corner of the remote to the right so that it is next to Learn. 2. If one of the multifunction buttons is being programmed press the source button (i.e. CD, VID 1, etc.) you wish to have this function associated with. If you System Configuration 17 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 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 System Configuration 18 System Setup Once the speakers have been placed in the room and connected, the final step is to enter the configuration information and balance the speaker output levels. 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. 1. Plug the unit into an AC wall outlet and press the Power button on either the front panel 1 or the remote c. Note that the ring surrounding the front panel switch will turn green, and the front panel display will illuminate. 2. Install the supplied AAA batteries in the remote as shown on page 15. 3. Turn on the TV connected to the receiver. Select the appropriate video input on the TV. Note: Although the unit will switch S-Video signals, the on-screen menus control system is NOT visible on the S-Video output. 4. Press the Select button j on the remote to bring the MAIN MENU up on your video screen. 5. Press the ¤ button four times until the on-screen cursor > is pointing to SET UP MENU (see figure #1). 6. Press Select j to move to the next screen, SET UP MENU 1 (see figure #2). 7. SET UP MENU 1 enters the information that tells the AVR85 which type of front and surround speakers will be used. In turn, these settings will determine which speakers receive low frequency (bass) information. For the purposes of establishing proper bass reproduction, use the LARGE settings if the speaker being used at any position is a traditional full-range loudspeaker that is capable of reproducing sounds below 100Hz. Use the SMALL setting for smaller, frequency-limited satellite speakers that are not able to reproduce sounds below 100Hz. Note that when "small" speakers are used it is advisable to install a separate subwoofer. 8. Enter the information for the FRONT CH. speaker by using the < or > buttons i on the remote to select the type of front channel speaker that will be used. Press the buttons so that LARGE or SMALL is highlighted to match the speaker type you will use as described in item #7 above. The LARGE setting sends a full-range output to the front left/right speakers, while the SMALL setting sends low-frequency sounds to the subwoofer output. When the selection has been made, press the ¤ button once so that the on-screen cursor > is pointing to the SURROUND CH. line of the display. MAIN I S T M S S N U E U E L P R S L T E UT SE ROUND T TON TI RO UP M EP TI OFF MENU LE M E OM EN ME CTOR ODE SEL:OFF U R:OFF MENU Figure 1 SETUP MENU 1 SPEAKER SETTIN FRONT C H. LA SM SURROUND C H. LA SM NO GO TO SET RETURN TO G R A R A N G L G L E E L E L UP MENU 2 MAIN MENU Figure 2 SETUP CENTER MENU L S N O O M 2 A M O N F E RGE ALL NE F NU C H. SUBWOOFER GO TO SET TO UP 3 RETURN MAIN MENU Figure 3 SETUP LFE LEV O NIGHT M SETUP L GO TO E F O O MENU 3 R F O N E OL 10dB F ON CK LOCK NU 4 MENU L CONT F:0dB DE :O CK :L U SET UP M TO MAIN RETURN Figure 4 TEST OFF TONE ON FRONT 0 L dB Figure 5 System Configuration 19 9. Enter the information for the SURROUND CH. speaker by using the < or > buttons i on the remote to select the type of surround channel speaker that will be used. Press the buttons so that LARGE, SMALL or NONE is highlighted to match the speaker type you will use as described in #7 above. The LARGE setting sends a full range output to the left/right surround speakers, while the SMALL setting sends low-frequency sounds to the subwoofer output. If the surround speakers will not be used, the NONE setting will send the audio for the surround channels to the front left/right speakers. When the selection has been made, press the ¤ button once so that the on-screen cursor > is pointing to GO TO SETUP MENU 2. Press Select j to move to the next menu. 10. At SETUP MENU 2 (see figure #3), you enter information that configures the AVR85 for the type of center channel speaker to be used, and whether or not a subwoofer is in use. While the on-screen cursor is pointing to CENTER CH. press the < or > buttons i on the remote to select the correct type of center channel speaker as described in #7. When LARGE is highlighted a full-range signal will be sent to the center channel. When SMALL is highlighted the audio to the center channel will be cut at 100Hz and low-frequency information will be routed to the subwoofer output. When the selection has been made, press the ¤ button once so that the on-screen cursor > is pointing to the SUBWOOFER line of the display. 11. At the SUBWOOFER line use the < or > buttons i on the remote to highlight ON or OFF. Select ON when an optional external subwoofer connected to the Subwoofer Preamp Output /. If a subwoofer is not used, highlight OFF. In this position all low-frequency sounds (below 100Hz) will be routed to the front left/right speakers, depending on the setup for those speakers. Note that the subwoofer cannot be set to OFF when the front speakers are set to SMALL in SETUP MENU 1. When the selection has been made press the ¤ button once so that the on-screen cursor > is pointing to GO TO SETUP MENU 3. Press Select j to move to the next menu. 12. At SETUP MENU 3 (see figure #4), various control functions will be set. The first item is the LFE LEVEL CONTROL. "LFE" is the Low-Frequency Effects channel that is used when Dolby Digital signals are present. The normal setting for LFE is 0dB, but the control may also be set to -10dB for reduced output when an LFE signal is present. The LFE may also be turned OFF, which will route any LFE signals to the front left/right speakers. When the LFE level is set, or to bypass this setting, press the ¤ button i on the remote to move to the next setting. Note: When the LFE is set to OFF the LFE output is cut, even though the system is still decoding the LFE signal from a digital audio source. 13. The next line is the NIGHT MODE setting. This feature reduces the input level of Dolby Digital sources by 1/3 to 1/4 at their loudest thresholds, preventing unwanted bursts of loud sounds without restricting the dynamic range or volume of other sounds or at less than maximum levels. The feature may be turned OFF by pressing the < or > buttons i on the remote until OFF is highlighted. The Night mode may also be turned on and off at any time by pressing the Night button e on the remote. When the Night mode is set, or to bypass this setting, press the ¤ button i to move to the next setting. 14. The SETUP LOCK prevents any of the major control settings from being changed once it is engaged. This feature is set at the factory to UNLOCK, so that all settings may be adjusted. If you wish to prevent settings from being easily or inadvertently being changed, use the < or > buttons i on the remote until LOCK is highlighted. Once the LOCK setting is engaged and you exit SETUP MENU 3, no changes may be made to any of the Setup menus. To make changes to these menus you must return to SETUP MENU 3 and use the < or > buttons i on the remote until UNLOCK is highlighted. When the LOCK setting is engaged, the word LOCK will appear at the top of the menus to remind you that no changes may be made. At this point, unless you wish to make changes to the Multiroom system, press the ¤ button i twice and then press Select j to RETURN TO THE MAIN MENU. Setup and operation of the Multiroom system is described on page 32 of this manual. System Configuration 20 At this point you may wish to adjust the delay time settings, although it is best to use the factory settings for initial listening sessions. See the Advanced Features section later in this manual for information on delay settings. The remaining item to be adjusted before normal use of the AVR85 is adjustment of the output levels. Correct adjustment of these settings is critical to proper operation of the receiver in all surround modes, and particularly when Dolby Digital sources are being played. 15. To set the output levels press the Select button j to call up the main menu (see figure #1)if it is not already on the screen, and then press the the ¤ button i until the on-screen cursor is pointing to TEST TONE. Press Select j to move to the TEST TONE menu. 16. When you press Select you will immediately hear a test noise from the front right speaker. The on-screen display will change to a graphic representation of each of the speakers in your room, with one speaker position blinking (see figure #5). That speaker is the one whose level is being set. Note: This procedure will only operate if the AVR85 is in the PRO LOGIC, AC3, MOVIE or DOLBY 3 STEREO modes. If the test tone cannot be selected, check to see which surround mode is indicated in the front panel display. If it is not one of the modes mentioned above, select one of the correct modes using the Mode Selectors y, and then move the cursor to test tone to restart the procedure. 17. While seated in the primary listening position, you should hear a test noise signal from the left front speaker. You may leave the volume setting where it is, or raise it to an appropriate level using the Speaker Adjust / or ¤ buttons n on the remote. For a more precise calibration, we recommend that you use a sound pressure level meter. 18. Press the > button i on the remote. Note that the sound should now come from the Center Channel speaker, and the icon for that speaker will flash on the screen. Use the Speaker Adjust / or ¤ buttons n on the remote to change the level of the test noise so that it appears to be equal in level to the Front Left speaker. 19. Press the > button again, and repeat the procedure for the Front Right, Surround Right, Surround Left and Subwoofer channels. Each time, use the Speaker Adjust / or ¤ buttons n on the remote to change the volume level so that all speakers match, and the > button i to move to the next channel. Note: This test also serves as an opportunity to verify that all speakers are properly connected. If the sound from a speaker location does not match the location shown on the video and front panel displays, turn the AVR85 off and check the speaker wiring to make certain that the speaker is connected to the correct output terminals. 20. When all speakers appear to have an equal volume, press the < button i on the remote and then Select j to complete the procedure. Note: You may also check the output levels at any time by pressing the Test Tone button l. When the on-screen display is also activated by pressing OSD k, you will see the speaker icons and level information superimposed on your video screen. Follow the instructions in steps 17 through 19 above to calibrate the system, and press the Test Tone button l again to cancel the test. CONGRATULATIONS! You have completed a basic setup and you are now ready to enjoy the finest in home theater and music listening enjoyment. Basic Operation 21 Once the input source, speaker and antenna connections have been made, and the system has been configured, the receiver is ready for operation. Note that some controls are duplicated on both the front panel and the remote control, while others appear on one or the other, but not both. Power Switch To turn the AVR85 on for the first time, press the front panel Power button 1. When you press the Power button note that the LED indicator surrounding the switch will momentarily turn red, then green indicating that the unit has been turned on. If the unit is connected to a TV set a brief status report (see figure #6) of the AVR85's settings will momentarily appear. Once the unit has been turned on with the front panel switch it may then be turned on and off for future use using the Main Power c buttons on the remote. Note that the remote power will NOT operate unless the Power button has first been manually depressed. When the AVR85 is turned off using the remote control it is placed in a STANDBY mode, and the Standby LED surrounding the Power switch will illuminate in amber. The AVR85 may be turned on by pressing either the Main Power button c or any of the Source buttons on the front panel 24578)!. Note: When the AVR85 is in the Standby mode, and the amber LED around the Power switch is illuminated, it is NOT disconnected from the AC mains power. Source Selection To select or change the input source, press one of the Source buttons on the front panel 24578)! or one of the Source buttons on the remote d. Each time the source is changed a message (see figure #7) will appear briefly if the on-screen display is activated confirming the new selection. To listen to one source while you watch another, first select the video source, and then select the desired audio source. Note: When the unit is in "Standby" mode, pressing any of the source buttons will turn on the unit. The video source will be shown next to the word VISUAL in the Visual Indicator Q in the Information Display ^. The audio source, which may be the same or different than the video source will always be shown in the Main Information Display K. Note: Unlike conventional mechanically driven volume controls, this receiver's volume is set using digital devices. This means that the volume knob has no firm stopping point at either end of its rotation. Depending on the speed with which the knob is turned, it is normal for as many as three complete rotations to be required for full travel from the loudest setting to the softest. When the volume is adjusted the change will be indicated by an on-screen display (see figure #8). The word MASTER will also appear in the main portion of the Information Display ^, followed by a two-digit number. The number indicates the variation from the reference point established when the output levels are set. Surround Mode Selection One of the most important features of the AVR85 is its ability to reproduce a full multichannel surround soundfield 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 AVR85. 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 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. TV or radio broadcasts of programs in surround, but not originally produced as theatrical motion pictures should normally be played back in the Dolby Pro Logic or Movie Surround modes. Other mode selections are described elsewhere in this manual. Volume Control The AVR85's volume is controlled using either the front panel Volume knob i or the Volume buttons o on the remote. If the volume control is set too high, a speaker overload may activate the unit's protective circuitry. This will cut the output to the speakers and change the LED surrounding the power switch to a red color. To clear the problem, turn the unit off for a few seconds, and lower the volume before turning it back on. If the problem re-occurs, turn the unit off and consult your dealer or an authorized service center for advice. Basic Operation 22 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 made-for-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 Surround modes may be selected in one of three ways. From the front panel, use the Mode / or Mode ¤ buttons @ to scroll through the list of modes. The selected mode will appear in large letters in the front panel display, and in a two-line reminder on the video screen. Once the selection is made, the mode will continue to appear in a smaller indictor at the bottom of the front panel display (see figure 9). From the remote, modes may be selected by simply pressing the button that corresponds to the desired mode y. Modes may also be selected using the onscreen display. Press Select j on the remote to display the MAIN MENU. Then press ¤ i twice so that the onscreen cursor is next to SURROUND MODE. Press Select j again to move to the next menu. At the Surround Mode Menu, press the < or > buttons i until the desired mode name appears on the screen. Press ¤ until the on-screen cursor > is next to RETURN TO MAIN MENU and press Select. At the main menu select MENU OFF and press Select to exit the menus. A different mode may be selected for audio and video sources. Once a mode has been selected, it will be attached to those sources in memory. Thus, you may select PRO LOGIC as the mode for one video source and HALL for another. After the initial selections are made, the unit will automatically return to your preferred mode for each type of input whenever it is chosen. Digital Audio Sources When a source is connected to the AVR85 and playing digital audio information, first select the source using the front panel or remote input selectors, and then press the appropriate digital input using the Digital Input Selectors g9 on the remote or front panel. Depending on the type of digital source in use, the AC-3 indicator A will light when a Dolby Digital signal is present, or the PCM indicator R will light when a standard two-channel SP/DIF-type digital signal is present. Once a Dolby Digital signal is detected the unit will automatically switch to the Dolby Digital mode. When a PCM digital source is detected you may select any of the surround modes except Dolby Digital. Note: The Dolby Digital mode may not be selected when PCM digital or analog signals are present. If the Dolby Digital mode is selected when an AC-3 input is not detected the AVR85 will default to the STEREO mode. For information on using Digital Audio Sources, see the Advanced Features section of this manual. IMPORTANT NOTE: Many people incorrectly presume that sound should always be heard from the surround channels. In reality, it is normal for the surround channels to operate occasionally, and often to be silent. Movie directors and sound mixers typically use these channels only when needed to create an effect or establish ambience. Artificially increasing the volume level to the surround channels may destroy the illusion of carefully controlled audio effects and add unwanted noise to your system. Tuner Operation The FM/AM tuner is extremely flexible, and offers a number of options. The following instructions will enable you to take advantage of the tuner's many features. To select tuner operation, press the AM/FM button 2 on the front panel, or the remote d. Press the button again to select the desired frequency band if required. Manual up/down tuning is accessible by pressing the Tune button Ú either up / or down ¤ or the , TUNE /SEARCH -- buttons s on the remote. Pressing these buttons once increases or decreases the station frequency by one step. Holding the buttons down quickly scans for the next station. Holding the tune buttons for a few seconds and then releasing them will set the tuner to the next station with an acceptable signal. Basic Operation 23 When manually tuning stations, observe the Signal Level indicator S and the Tuned indicators M. The more bars visible on the Signal Level indicator, the stronger the signal and the better the station will sound. A station is properly tuned when the Tuned indicator is illuminated. Tuner Mode Pressing the Mode button * on the front panel selects how a station will be received. When the button is pressed so that the Auto indicator N is lit, stations broadcasting in stereo will be received in stereo. You may note stereo broadcasts by observing that the Stereo indicator L will illuminate. When the Mode button * is pressed until the Auto light N goes out, all stations will be received in a monaural mode regardless of the method of transmission. Note: When a station is broadcasting in stereo, but has a weak signal level, the reproduction may not be acceptable. In this case, select the Auto Off mode, as monaural reception is less susceptible to noise in weak reception areas. Tuner Presets There are thirty preset positions that may be used to store your favorite stations in any order. These may be used to memorize the station's frequency, reception mode and the station's name. Stations may be preset automatically or manually, and then recalled in a variety of ways. Automatic Station Preset Selection This process automatically scans the AM and FM bands and enters all stations with proper signal strength into the memory. To automatically preset the tuner's memory, follow these steps: 1. Select the tuner as the unit's input by pressing the AM/FM button 2d. 2. Using the Tune buttons Ús, select the first station you wish to preset at the low end of the AM or FM band. 3. Start the automatic tuning preset by simultaneously pressing Memo and Tune / on the front panel ^ Ú. The station tuned in step #2 will be entered into the tuner's memory as PRESET 1. The Memo indicator O will flash. The display will show increasing frequencies to indicate that the auto scan is in progress. 4. Each time the tuner finds a station the scanning will pause and the station will be played for five seconds. During this time you have the following options: a. To enter the station in the next open memory position, no action is needed. After five seconds the tuner will enter the station and the preset number will be visible at the far left side of the main information display. b. The frequency band may be changed by pressing the AM/FM button 2d. c. If the tuner is scanning FM stations, the Mode may be changed from Auto to mono by pressing the Mode button *. d. If you do not wish to enter the current station into the preset memory, press the Tune / button Ús on the front panel or remote. 5. After the desired action is completed, or five seconds elapse, the tuner scan will continue. The operation will stop automatically when all 30 preset positions are filled or when both frequency bands have been completely tuned, whichever comes first. To stop the automatic preset process at any time press the Clear button & or any input selection button. Manual Tuner Preset Stations may be manually entered into the tuner's memory in any order. Manual entry is performed from the remote control only. 1. Tune to the desired station as outlined in the Tuner Operation Section. 2. Press the Memo button ^ v and note that the Memo indicator O will flash. 3. While the indicator is flashing for the next 5 seconds, enter a number from 1 to 30 using the number buttons on the remote x. Any number may be used, but if another station has already been programmed into the location number selected, the previous setting will be lost. a. To enter a single digit memory location, press 0 before the number, or enter the number and wait a few seconds. b. If an invalid number (other than 1­30) is entered in error, the display will flash to alert you that the entry is invalid and it will return to the previous frequency display. 4. When the preset memory has been properly programmed the Memo indicator O will stop blinking. Station Name Preset In addition to identifying stations by their broadcast frequency, each preset station may be assigned a name using alphanumeric characters. This enables you to identify a station by its call letters, program format, or any other five character phrase. Basic Operation 24 1. Tune to the desired preset station. 2. Press the Memo button ^ r for more than three seconds. 3. Note that a character on the left side of the main information display will start to blink. 4. Enter the first character of the name using either the front panel Tune / or ¤ buttons Ú or the alphanumeric buttons x on the remote. A. To use the front panel buttons simply press and hold Tune / Ú button until the desired letter or number appears. Note that the upper case alphabet will appear, followed by the numbers 1 through 0, and then a indicating a blank space. Tapping the button will advance the display one character at a time; holding it down will move the display quickly. If you pass by the desired character, use the Tune ¤ Ú to move the display in reverse. After entering the first character, press Memo ^ to move to the next position and note that the next digit will blink. Use the same procedure outline above to enter a character. When you have entered a digit or "blank" in all five spaces, press and hold the Memo button ^ for a second to confirm the entry B. To use the remote for character entry, press the button corresponding to the desired letter or number. Press it once to enter the first printed letter, twice for the second, three times for the third and four times for the number. Press the "9" button to enter a blank space. (For example, press the "ABC" button once to enter an "A," three times for a "C" and four times to enter a "1".) Use the Memo button v to move to the next digit position. When all five spaces have been filled, press and hold the Memo button again for a second to confirm the entry. Once a station name has been attached to a preset position, the station's frequency will appear briefly when the unit is tuned to that station. After a few seconds the preset name will appear in the display. Tuning Preset Stations Stations preset into the tuner's memory may be recalled in a number of ways. 1. To recall a station directly enter a number from 1 to 30 using the number buttons on the remote x. a. To enter a single digit memory location, press 0 before the number, or enter the number and wait a few seconds. b. If an invalid number (other than 1­30) is entered in error, that number will flash to alert you that the entry is invalid and the display will return to the previous frequency display. 2. To scan through the list of preset stations, press the P-Set/ or P-Set ¤ button on the front panel Ô or the Channel buttons u on the remote.Press once to move up or down thorough the memory presets one by one, or press and hold the button to quickly scan through the list of stations. 3. To automatically review each station in the memory, press the P-Scan button w Ò. Note that the P-Scan indicator G will blink. · The tuner will move up through the list of stations, pausing to play each for five seconds. Note that preset numbers where no station has been programmed will be skipped. · When the desired station is reached press P-Scan Ò. Clearing Preset Stations Once stations are programmed into the preset memories, it is possible to remove them individually or as a group. To remove a single station from the memory: 1. Recall the station by pressing the buttons on the remote corresponding to the station's memory location. 2. Press the Memo button ^ or v and observe that the Memo indicator O will blink. 3. While the indicator is blinking, press the Clear button & within five seconds. The word CLEAR will show briefly to confirm that the memory position has been cleared. To clear all memory locations for the tuner, as well as all volume level and surround mode memories: 1. Press the Memo button v and the Clear button x at the same time. Note: When a complete memory clear is performed the AVR85 will turn off and then on as part of the process. After clearing the memory it is necessary to reset all stations and set up parameters. On-Screen Display 25 On-Screen Menus The AVR85's on-screen menu system provides both a window into the operation of the unit and a means of easily adjusting many system parameters. In addition to their use in the setup and configuration of the AVR85, the menu system provides an easy means of operating the unit. To activate the On-Screen display system, press the OSD button k on the remote for three seconds. This will cause a status summary display to be shown on the screen for ten seconds (see figure #6). Once the video displays are enabled, this status screen will also appear when the unit is turned on. Note: In order to view the on-screen menu displays the receiver must be connected to the standard, composite video input of a TV monitor or projector. The on-screen displays are NOT visible via the S-Video output. The status screen displays the following information: AUDIO SOURCE: This is the input MODE: This is the currently selected audio/surround mode. MULTI-ROOM: This is the source A V T D U I A I D D P G IO SOURC EO SOURC E MONITO ITAL INP : E E R UT : : : : T V O * UNER CR2 FF * currently selected for listening in remote room locations. MASTER VOLUME: This is the cur- MODE DOLB PRO MULTI ROOM:TUNE MASTER VOLU ||||||||||||| ||||||||||||| Y LOGIC R ME | | rent volume. The scale uses double vertical bars ± to indicate the volume level, while single horizontal dashes indicate additional range available for increased volume. The "0dB" reference point is shown by a solid block Í. Figure 6 - Function Displays and Messages Once the On-Screen Displays have been activated, they appear when certain functions are performed from the front panel buttons or the remote control. These messages display the current function shown on the top line and information about the selection or choice on the bottom line. The following function/operation display screens are available: Output Level Display and Adjust To view an on-screen summary of the output levels for each channel (see figure #9) press the Ch Select m. While this menu is displayed the output levels may be adjusted using the Speaker buttons n. Press the Ch Select button again to change the channel being adjusted. This screen enables adjustment of the output levels using an external source such as a test disc. This menu also provides a means of adjustment of the subwoofer output level which is not possible elsewhere in the control system. AUDIO:TUNER VIDEO:VCR1 DIGITAL:** Figure 7 MASTER VOLUME ||||||||||||| | ||||||||||||| |