AVR 347 Audio/VideoReceiver OWNER'S MANUAL 347 ENGLISH Table of Contents 3 4 5 6 8 11 15 17 17 17 17 18 19 21 22 22 23 23 23 23 24 26 27 28 28 31 31 34 35 37 37 39 39 39 40 40 40 41 41 41 41 41 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 46 46 46 47 47 47 47 47 47 49 49 49 50 50 50 51 Introduction Safety Information Unpacking Front Panel Controls Rear Panel Connections Main Remote Control Functions Zone II Remote Control Function Installation and Connections Audio Equipment Connections HDMI Input Connections HDMI Output Connections Video Equipment Connections SCART A/V Connections System and Power Connections Speaker Selection Speaker Placement System Configuration First Turn On Using the On-Screen Display System Setup Input Setup Surround Setup Night Mode Settings Configuring the Surround Off (Stereo) Modes Automated Speaker Setup Using EzSet/EQ Manual Setup Speaker Setup Delay Settings Output Level Adjustment Operation Surround Mode Chart Basic Operation Source Selection Video Input Selection 6/8-Channel Direct Input Controls and Use of Headphones Surround Mode Selection Digital Audio Playback Dolby Digital DTS PCM Audio Playback Selecting a Digital Source Digital Bitstream Indicators Surround mode Types Surround Mode Post Processing PCM Playback Indications Speaker/Channel Indicators Night Mode Tape Recording Using The Bridge Output Level Adjustment With Source Signals Dim function Memory backup Multiroom Operation Multiroom Installation Multiroom Setup Surround Amplifier Channel Assignment Multiroom Operation Video Adjustments Advanced Features Front Panel Display Fade Turn-On Volume Level Semi-OSD Settings Full-OSD Time Out Adjustment Default Surround Mode 51 Tuner Operation 51 Basic Tuner Operation 51 Station Selection 51 Preset Tuning 52 RDS Operation 52 RDS Tuning 52 RDS Display Options 52 Program Search 53 Programming the Remote 53 Programming the Remote with Codes 53 Direct Code Entry 53 Auto Search Method 53 Code Readout 54 54 55 55 56 56 56 57 58 60 60 61 62 Learning Codes from a Remote Erasing Learned Codes Macro Programming Programmed Device Functions Volume Punch-Through Channel Control Punch-Through Transport Control Punch-Through Resetting the Remote Memory Function List Troubleshooting Guide Processor Reset Technical Specifications Appendix - Settings Worksheet Declaration of Conformity We, Harman Consumer Group, Inc. 2, route de Tours 72500 Château-du-Loir, FRANCE declare in own responsibility, that the product described in this owner's manual is in compliance with technical standards: EN 55013:2001 + A1:2003 EN 55020:2002 + A1:2003 EN 61000-3-2:2000 EN 61000-3-3:1995 + A1:2001 EN 60065:2002 Jurjen Amsterdam Harman Consumer Group, Inc. 04/07 Typographical 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 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 1 ­ (number in a square) indicates a specific front-panel control 0 ­ (number in a circle) indicates a rear-panel connection 0 ­ (number in an oval) indicates a button or indicator on the remote å ­ (letter in an oval) indicates a button on the Zone II remote The appearance of the text or cursor for your receiver's on-screen menus may vary slightly from the illustrations in this manual. Whether the text appears in all uppercase or upper- and lowercase characters, performance and operation remain the same. 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon! With the purchase of a Harman Kardon AVR 347 you are about to begin many years of listening enjoyment. Designed to provide all the excitement and detail of movie soundtracks and every nuance of musical selections, the AVR 347 is truly a multichannel receiver for the new millennium. In addition to the traditional 5.1 digital decoding modes such as Dolby Digital and DTS, it offers the latest advancements in surround technology such as Dolby Pro Logic II and IIx, the full suite of DTS-ES 6.1 modes, DTS Neo:6 and the latest 7.1 channel versions of Harman's own Logic 7 technology. The AVR 347 has been engineered so that it is easy to take advantage of all the power of its digital technology. On-screen menus, fully color coded connection jacks and terminals make installation fast and simple. However, to obtain the maximum enjoyment from your new receiver, we urge you to read this manual. A few minutes spent learning the functions of the various controls will enable you to take advantage of all the power the AVR 347 is able to deliver. If you have any questions about this product, its installation or its operation, please contact your retailer or custom installer. They are your best local sources of information. Description and Features The AVR 347 serves as the hub of your home entertainment system, providing a wide range of listening possibilities for almost any audio or video program source, whether it is the broadcast of a movie or sporting event in HDTV or a vintage mono or stereo recording. When playing digital audio sources from either the conventional optical and coaxial inputs, or through the HDMI 1.1 compliant connections, the AVR 347 decodes Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, DTS and DTS-ES data streams. Two-channel stereo and matrix surround sources benefit from all current Dolby Pro Logic IIx modes and DTS Neo:6. The latest version of our proprietary Logic 7® process is on-board to create a wider, more enveloping sound field and more defined surround channel positioning, regardless of the type of source material. Dolby Virtual Speaker is available to create enveloping sound fields from front left and right speakers, and the latest Dolby Headphone circuitry creates an amazing sense of openness with headphones. The AVR 347 takes the "video" part of its name seriously. Along with two HDMI inputs and three 100MHz analog component video inputs, the AVR 347's video processing allows you to scale the output signal to 720p with 1080i and 1080p loop-through to match the requirements of your specific video display. Thanks to award winning Faroudja® technology, your video sources never looked better. Tying audio and video together, the AVR 347 provides A/V sync delay so that the lip sync errors ­ commonly seen when digital video processing is used in a source, program or video display ­ are eliminated. An important addition to the AVR 347's impressive list of features is EzSet/EQTM, which automates the configuration process to make it quicker, easier and more precise. Using the special microphone supplied with the unit, EzSet/EQ takes the guesswork out of entering speaker "size" and crossover information, delay times for all channels and output levels. In addition to the configuration settings, EzSet/EQ also includes room equalization so that the signals sent to each speaker are tailored to provide accurate sonic quality with your specific combination of speaker type, room size and other factors that influence room acoustics. With EzSet/EQ, your system is custom-configured in a few minutes with accuracy that previously required expensive and hard-to-use test equipment. In tandem with EzSet/EQ, the AVR 347 includes a full set of manual configuration settings for those who wish to custom-trim their system even further. A Quadruple Crossover bass management system makes it possible to enter different crossover settings for each speaker group. A Stereo-Direct mode bypasses the digital processor to preserve all of the subtleties of older analog, two-channel materials, while bass management, available in the surround and Stereo-Digital modes, improves your ability to tailor the sound to suit your room acoustics or taste. For the ultimate in flexibility, the AVR features connections for five video devices, all with both composite and S-Video inputs. Two additional audio inputs are available, and a total of eight digital inputs and two outputs make the AVR 347 capable of handling all the latest digital audio sources. For compatibility with the latest HDTV video sources and progressive scan DVD players, the AVR also features widebandwidth, low-crosstalk component video switching. Coax and optical digital outputs are available for direct connection to digital recorders. A video recording output and a color-coded eight-channel input make the AVR 347 virtually futureproof, with everything needed to accommodate tomorrow's new formats right on board. With one simple connection between the AVR 347 and the optional Harman Kardon , you are able to listen to materials stored on your compatible Apple® iPod®**. Your AVR's system remote control has been preprogrammed with control codes that enable you to select tracks for playback and navigate many of your iPod's functions, even from across the room. The BridgeTM will even let you charge your iPod. The AVR 347's flexibility and power extend beyond your main home theater or listening room. The AVR includes a sophisticated multizone control system that allows you to select one source for use in the main room and a different one (Audio only) in a second room. Complete control over volume is possible with a separate infrared control link. To make it easy to operate the AVR from a remote room, a separate "Zone II" remote is included. Additional multiroom options include the option to assign two of the AVR's output channels to the multiroom system and the ability to link the AVR to innovative A-BUS® keypads for multiroom operation without the need for external amplifiers. The AVR 347's powerful amplifier uses traditional Harman Kardon high-current design technologies to meet the wide dynamic range of any program selection. Harman Kardon invented the high-fidelity receiver more then fifty years ago. With state-ofthe-art circuitry and time-honored circuit designs, the AVR 347 is the perfect combination of the latest in digital audio technology, a quiet yet powerful analog amplifier in an elegant, easy-to-use package. ENGLISH **Compatible with all iPod models equipped with a dock connector, including third-generation "Click Wheel" models and newer. Not compatible with iPod shuffle models. Although iPod photo models are compatible, images stored on the iPod can only be viewed using the controls on the iPod, not with the AVR remote. INTRODUCTION 3 Safety Information Dolby* Digital, Dolby Digital EX and Dolby Pro Logic* II and IIx Decoding, and the full suite of DTS® modes, including DTS-ES® 6.1 Discrete & Matrix and Neo:6® Seven channels of high-current amplification with two channels assignable to either surround back or multiroom applications Harman Kardon's exclusive Logic 7® processing, along with a choice of Dolby Virtual Speaker processing for use when only two speakers are available Dolby Headphone to create spacious, open sound fields when using headphones Harman Kardon's advanced EzSet/EQTM automatically configures speaker settings and sets room equalization for quick, easy and accurate system setup HDMI with audio/video processing, upscaling to 720p, 1080i/1080p pass-through and repeater for increased cable length without signal degradation Two HDMITM 1.1 and three assignable high-bandwidth analog component inputs for compatibility with the latest high-definition video sources Front panel analog A/V inputs Front panel digital inputs for easy connection to portable digital devices and the latest video game consoles Connects to Harman Kardon's (optional) for charging, playback and control of a compatible Apple® iPod® device Input titling for all input sources (except tuner) Multiple digital inputs and outputs On-screen menu and display system A/V Sync delay adjustable for each input delivers perfect lip sync with digital programs or video displays 6-Channel/8-Channel Direct Input for Use with Future Audio Formats Extensive bass management options, including four separate crossover groupings Extensive multiroom options, including a standard Zone II remote, assignable amplifier channels and A-BUS Ready® capability for listening to a separate source in a remote zone Main Remote with Internal Codes Important Safety Information READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT. Do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a case or similar ­ Install it away from direct sunlight, heat sources, vibration, dust, moisture, and/or cold. Avoid installing this unit where foreign objects may fall onto this unit and/or this unit may be exposed to liquid dripping or splashing. On the top of this unit, do not place: ­ Burning objects (i.e. candles), as they may cause fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury. ­ Containers with liquid in them, as they may fall and liquid may cause electrical shock to the user and/or damage to this unit. Do not cover this unit with a newspaper, tablecloth, curtain, etc ...