AVR 255/AVR 355 Audio/VideoReceiver OWNER'S MANUAL AVR Info Resolution Audio Effects Video Modes Surround Modes Back/Exit A B OK L K Source List Composit ENGLISH Table of Contents 3 4 5 6 8 11 13 15 15 15 15 16 17 18 18 18 18 18 19 19 20 20 20 20 20 21 21 21 21 21 21 21 21 21 22 22 22 22 22 22 28 28 30 30 30 30 30 30 31 31 31 31 31 32 33 34 34 35 35 35 37 37 38 38 38 38 38 Introduction Safety Information Unpacking Front Panel Controls Rear Panel Connections Main Remote Control Functions Zone 2 Remote Control Functions Installation and Connections Audio Equipment Connections HDMI Input Connections HDMI Output Connections Analog and Digital Input Connections Video Equipment Connections System and Power Connections Main Room Remote Control Extension Zone 2 IR Link Multiroom Audio Connection A-BUS Installation Connections Speaker Selection Speaker Placement System Configuration First Turn On Using the On-Screen Display System Setup Source Selection Audio and Video Input Selection Set Up Sources Audio Effects Video Mode Surround Mode Audio Format From Source Video Input From Source Audio Input From Source Resolution To Display Resolution From Source Adjust Lip Sync Change Source Name Zone 2 Audio Speaker Setup, EzSet/EQ Speaker Setup, Manual Operation Surround Mode Chart Basic Operation Mute Function Audio Effects Video Modes Source Selection Video Input Selection Video Troubleshooting Tips Multichannel Disc Players with/without HDMI 6/8-Channel Direct Input Controls and Use of Headphones Surround Mode Selection Digital Audio Signals Surround modes Tape Recording The Bridge Multiroom Operation Multiroom Setup Surround Amplifier Channel Assignment Video Adjustments Video Modes Audio Adjustments Audio Effects Advanced Features System Settings Front Panel Dimmer 38 Volume Units 38 Volume Default and Level 38 Unit of Measure 38 iPod Charging 38 On-Screen Language 38 HDMI Audio to TV 38 Resolution to Display 39 Menu Appearance 39 OSD Transparency 39 Volume Status Messages 39 Menus 39 Setup and Slide-In Menus 39 Screen Saver 39 Default Surround Mode 40 Tuner Operation 40 To Select the Built-In Tuner 40 RDS Functions 42 Programming the Remote 42 42 42 42 43 43 44 44 45 45 45 46 48 50 50 51 52 Programming with Codes Direct Code Entry Auto Search Method Code Readout Learning Codes from a Remote Erasing Learned Codes Activity Programming (Macros) Programmed Device Functions Notes on Using the AVR Remote With Other Devices Punch-Through Programming Resetting the Remote Memory AVR 355 Remote Function List AVR 255 Remote 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: EN55013(2001) & + A2(2006) EN55020(2002) & + A2(2005) EN60065:2002 EN61000-3-2(2000)+A2(2005) EN61000-3-3 (1995)+A1(2001)+A2(2005) EN61000-4-2(1995) & + A1(1998) & + A2(2001) EN61000-4-3(2002) & + A1(2002) EN61000-4-4(2004) Jurjen Amsterdam Harman Consumer Group, Inc. 03/08 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 A ­ (letter in a square) indicates a button or indicator on the remote A ­ (letter in an oval) indicates a button on the Zone 2 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 255/ AVR 355 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 255/ AVR 355 are truly multichannel receivers for the new millennium. In addition to the traditional 5.1 digital decoding modes such as Dolby Digital and DTS, they offer the latest advancements in surround technology such as Dolby® True HD and DTS®-HD Master AudioTM and the latest 7.1 channel versions of Harman's own Logic 7 technology. The AVR 255/AVR 355 have been engineered so that it is easy to take advantage of all the power of their digital technology. Full-color, high-definition, multi-language 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 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 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 1.3a compliant connections, the AVR decodes Dolby True HD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD Master Audio and DTS-HD 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 takes the "video" part of its name seriously. Along with three HDMI inputs and three 100MHz analog component video inputs (two on the AVR 255), the AVR's video processing allows you to scale the output signal to 1080p loop-through to match the requirements of your specific video display. Thanks to award winning Faroudja® DCDi CinemaTM technology, your video sources never looked better. Tying audio and video together, the AVR 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'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 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's feature connections for four video devices, all with both composite and S-Video inputs. Two additional audio inputs are available, and a total of six digital inputs and two outputs make the AVR 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 wide-bandwidth, lowcrosstalk 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 virtually future-proof, with everything needed to accommodate tomorrow's new formats right on board. With one simple connection between the AVR 355 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 355'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'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 255 and AVR 355 are 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 I Dolby True HD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital EX and Dolby Pro Logic* II and IIx Decoding, and the full suite of DTS® modes, including DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD and DTS-ES® 6.1 Discrete & Matrix and Neo:6® I Seven channels of high-current amplification with two channels assignable to either surround back or multiroom applications I Harman Kardon's exclusive Logic 7® processing, along with a choice of Dolby Virtual Speaker processing for use when only two speakers are available I Dolby Headphone to create spacious, open sound fields when using headphones I Harman Kardon's advanced EzSet/EQTM automatically configures speaker settings and sets room equalization for quick, easy and accurate system setup I HDMI with audio/video processing, upscaling to 720p/1080p and repeater for increased cable length without signal degradation I Three HDMITM 1.3a and three (two on AVR 255) assignable high-bandwidth analog component inputs for compatibility with the latest high-definition video sources I Front panel analog A/V inputs I Front panel digital inputs for easy connection to portable digital devices and the latest video game consoles I Connects to Harman Kardon's (optional) for charging, playback and control of a compatible Apple® iPod® device (AVR 355 only) I Input titling for all input sources (except tuner) I Multiple digital inputs and outputs I Full-color, high-definition, multi-language On-screen menu and display system I A/V Sync delay adjustable for each input delivers perfect lip sync with digital programs or video displays I 6-Channel/8-Channel Direct Input for Use with Future Audio Formats I Extensive bass management options, including four separate crossover groupings I 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 (AVR 355 only) I Main Remote with Internal Codes Important Safety Information READ THIS ...