User manual HARMAN KARDON AVR 645

® Power for the Digital Revolution. ® AVR 645 AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER OWNER'S MANUAL AVR 645 AVR 645 AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER 3 4 4 5 8 11 15 17 21 21 23 25 25 27 30 30 32 33 36 36 36 37 37 37 39 40 41 41 42 42 42 43 44 44 44 44 44 45 45 46 46 46 47 48 48 49 49 50 51 51 53 55 56 57 59 59 60 64 64 Introduction Important Safety Information Unpacking Front-Panel Controls Rear-Panel Controls Main Remote Control Functions ZR 10 Remote Control Functions Installation and Connections System Configuration Speaker Placement Input Setup Audio Setup Surround Setup Using EzSet/EQ Manual Setup Speaker Size and Crossover Delay Settings Output Level Adjustment Operation Basic Operation Source Selection Volume and Tone Control Surround Mode Selection Digital Audio Playback USB Playback Using The Bridge AM/FM Tuner Operation XM Radio Operation Recording Front-Panel Connections Output Level Trim Adjustment Dim Function Advanced Features Front-Panel Display Fade Display Brightness Turn-On Volume Semi-OSD Settings Full-OSD Time-Out Adjustment DMP/The Bridge Auto Power Multiroom Operation Multiroom Setup Surround Channel Amplifier Assignment Multiroom Operation Configuring the Remote Preprogrammed Code Entry Automatic Code Entry Learning Commands Learning Codes for an Input Selector Changing Devices Macro Programming Punch-Through Configuration Renaming Resetting the Remote Device Priority Timing Troubleshooting Guide Processor Reset Appendix Technical Specifications Trademark Acknowledgements For Canadian model This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. For models having a power cord with a polarized plug: CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert. Modèle pour les Canadien Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Sur les modèles dont la fiche est polarisee: ATTENTION: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu'au fond. Please register your product on our Web site at www.harmankardon.com. Note: You'll need the serial number of your new AVR. At the same time, you can choose to be notified about our new products and/or special promotions. 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 screen, or on the front-panel information display 1 ­ (number in a square) indicates a specific front-panel control A ­ (letter in a square) indicates a front-panel control that is normally concealed behind the drop-down door ¡ ­ (number in a circle) indicates a rear-panel connection a ­ (number in an oval) indicates a button or indicator on the main remote control å ­ (letter in an oval) indicates a button on the ZR 10 remote control Important note about the instructions in this manual: The appearance of the menus, text and/or cursor in 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 645, you are about to begin many years of listening enjoyment. The AVR 645 has the most extensive range of audio and video processing, control and connectivity options ever offered by Harman Kardon, enabling it to provide the best possible audio and video reproduction with any type of source material. Teaming advanced processing circuitry with proprietary technologies such as EzSet/EQ, the AVR 645 seamlessly integrates every component in your entertainment system to deliver the best possible sound and images. Some of the leading-edge features that are available with the AVR 645, such as HDMITM connectivity and XM-Ready® operation, are new to even the most experienced home theater enthusiast. Although the power of the AVR 645 makes them easy to use, we strongly recommend that you take a few minutes to read this owner's manual to familiarize yourself with how the full suite of AVR 645 features and capabilities are configured and used in day-to-day operation. This small investment of time will yield significant dividends in taking the maximum advantage of this new addition to your home theater system. If you have any questions about this product, its installation or its operation, you may also access a wealth of information and assistance by visiting our Web site at www.harmankardon.com. Description and Features The AVR 645 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 645 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. Additional audio playback and processing options include a direct connection to compatible computer-based sources through a direct USB connection. The AVR 645 takes the "video" part of its name seriously. Along with two HDMI inputs and three 100MHz analog component video inputs, the AVR 645 converts incoming analog signals to an HDMI output or converts composite and S-video to component for single wire connections. Tying audio and video together, the AVR 645 provides A/V sync delay so that lip sync errors ­ commonly seen when digital video processing is used in a source, program or video display ­ are eliminated. Thanks to a wide range of multizone options and a standard ZR 10 remote control, the AVR 645 makes it possible to watch and listen to a separate source in one room while the main home theater uses a different source. Using the assignable rear surround channel amplifiers, you may create a basic remote listening zone without any additional equipment, or the unit's multiroom outputs may be used to feed an optional, external power amplifier and volume control. For one-wire multiroom connectivity, the AVR 645 is A-BUS/READY®, requiring only a single Category 5/5e cable run and an optional remote module to power a pair of remote speakers while controlling volume and enabling full control over the program source and connected IR-controlled devices. Along with the latest advances in digital audio and video technology, Harman Kardon recognizes that some things remain constant, and in the case of the AVR 645 that is a requirement for audio power best served by our time-honored high-current, ultrawidebandwidth amplifier design. The AVR 645's sevenchannel amplifier provides the power to reproduce the loudest crescendos or cinema sound effects while remaining virtually free from distortion or system noise. With a combination of state-of-the-art circuitry, digital technology and proven performance with an elegant design that is compatible with the latest source components and video displays, the AVR 645 represents the culmination of Harman Kardon's fifty-plus-year history of delivering the finest sonic performance. Í All popular digital and matrix surround modes, including Dolby® Digital, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic® II, DTS®, DTS-ES® Discrete and Matrix, DTS Neo:6® and DTS 96/24® Seven channels of high-current, ultrawide-bandwidth amplification with the surround back channels assignable to either main-room or remote-room use Two HDMITM 1.1 and three assignable high-bandwidth analog component inputs for compatibility with the latest high-definition video sources EzSet/EQ for quick and accurate system setup and room correction Harman Kardon's Logic 7® processing brings a new sense of reality to stereo and matrix surround sources Dolby Virtual Speaker processing for use when less than a full 5.1 or 7.1 speaker complement is available Dolby Headphone for spacious, open sound fields when using headphones USB connectivity for audio playback with compatible computers and quick system upgrades Full bass management for all inputs, including the analog direct inputs for high-resolution DVDs, DVD-Audio and SACDTM players, including Quad Crossover settings and individual settings for each input A/V sync delay adjustable for each input delivers perfect lip sync with digital programs or video displays Front-panel digital audio and analog audio/video jacks may be used as either inputs or outputs for connection to the latest portable digital products or video game consoles Extensive multiroom options, including a standard ZR 10 remote, audio and video outputs to the remote zone, assignable rear channel amplifier channels and A-BUS/READY® capability for listening to a separate source in a remote zone Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í Í INTRODUCTION 3 SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR 645 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 by an authorized service center with a cord 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 center. 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 lead-in 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. Í Installation Location Í To ensure 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. Í ence 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: Í Í 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. 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. Do not place the unit directly on a carpeted surface. Avoid installation in extremely hot or cold locations, or in an area that is exposed to direct sunlight or heating equipment. Avoid moist or humid locations. Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on the top of the unit, or place objects directly over them. Due to the weight of the AVR 645 and the heat generated by the amplifiers, there is the remote possibility that the rubber padding on the bottom of the unit's feet may leave marks on certain wood or veneer materials. Use caution when placing the unit on soft woods or other materials that may be damaged by heat or heavy objects. Í Í Í Í Í 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. Unpacking The carton and shipping materials used to protect your new receiver during shipment were specially designed to cushion it from shock and vibration. We suggest that you save the carton and packing materials for use in shipping if you move, or should the unit ever need repair. To minimize the size of the carton in storage, you may wish to flatten it. This is done by carefully slitting the tape seams on the bottom and collapsing the carton. 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. 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. At this time, you should remove the protective plastic film from the front-panel lens. Leaving the film in place will affect the performance of your remote control. Í 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 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 interfer- 4 SAFETY INFORMATION FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS ^ % $ # @ ! ) AVR 645 DIGITAL PRO LOGIC IIx HEADPHONE VIRTUAL SPEAKER 57CH. STEREO DIRECT DSP SURR. OFF VID 12 VID 34 HDMI CDMI DVD DMP USB XMFMAM TAPE 6CH 8CH A 1 B 2 CDEFG 3 4 5 HIH 6 J 7 KL M 8 LN 9 NOTE: To make it easier to follow the instructions that refer to this illustration, a larger copy may be downloaded from the Product Support section for this product at www.harmankardon.com. The following controls and indicators are available on the AVR 645's front panel: 1 Standby/On Switch 2 Surround Mode Group Selector 3 Surround Mode Selector 4 Tuning Selector 5 Tuner Band Selector 6 Preset Station Selector 7 Input Source Selector 8 Tuning Mode Selector 9 Front-Panel Door ) Volume Control ! Input Indicators @ Speaker/Channel Input Indicators # Upper Display Line $ Lower Display Line % Surround Mode Indicators ^ Remote Sensor Window The following controls and jacks are located behind the front-panel door. To open the door, place the edge of a finger on the left or right edge of the panel and gently swing the door down toward you. A Main Power Switch F Digital Input Selector K Optical 4 Digital Input B Headphone Jack G Delay Adjust Selector L Input/Output Status Indicators C Tone Mode Button H Buttons M Coaxial 4 Digital Jack D Speaker Selector Button I Set Button N Video 4 Input/Output Jacks E Channel Adjust Selector J EzSet/EQ Microphone Jack 1 Standby/On Switch: When the Main Power Switch A is "ON," press this button to turn on the AVR 645; press it again to turn the unit off. Note that the illumination surrounding the switch will turn blue when the unit is on, or in the Multiroom mode. 2 Surround Mode Group Selector: Press this button to select the top-level group of surround modes. Each press of the button will select one of the surround mode categories. Once the button is pressed so that the name of the desired surround mode category appears in the on-screen display and in the Lower Display Line $, press the Surround Mode Selector 3 to cycle through the individual modes available. For example, press this button to select Dolby modes, and then press the Surround Mode Selector 3 to choose from the various mode options. 3 Surround Mode Selector: Press this button to select from among the available surround mode options for the surround mode category selected. The specific modes will vary based on the number of speakers available, the surround mode category and whether the input source is digital or analog. For example, press the Surround Mode Group Selector 2 to select a category such as Dolby or Logic 7, and then press this button to see the specific mode choices that are available. For more information on mode selection, see pages 37 and 60. FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS 5 FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS 4 Tuning Selector: Press the left side of the button to tune lower-frequency stations and the right side of the button to tune higher-frequency stations. When the tuner is in the MANUAL/MONO mode, each tap of the Selector will increase or decrease the frequency by one increment. When the tuner receives a signal strong enough for adequate reception, MANUAL TUNED will appear in the Lower Display Line $ and in the on-screen display. When the tuner is in the AUTO/STEREO mode, press the button once, and the tuner will scan for a station with acceptable signal strength. When the next higher- or lower-frequency station is tuned, the frequency scan will stop and the Lower Display Line $ and the on-screen display will indicate AUTO TUNED. When an FM stereo station is tuned, the display will read AUTO ST TUNED. See page 41 for more information on using the tuner. When an XM-Ready module is connected and activated, and when there is sufficient signal strength for the XM system to operate, pressing this button will change the XM Radio channel. 5 Tuner Band Selector: Pressing this button will automatically switch the AVR 645 to the Tuner mode. Pressing it again will select the AM or FM frequency band, or XM Radio. (See page 41 for more information on the tuner.) 6 Preset Station Selector: Press this button to scroll up or down through the list of stations that have been entered into the preset memory. (See page 41 for more information on tuner programming.) 7 Input Source Selector: Press this button to change the input by scrolling up or down through the list of input sources. 8 Tuning Mode Selector: Press this button to select Auto or Manual tuning. When the button is pressed so that AUTO/STEREO appears in the Upper Display Line #, the tuner will search for the next station with an acceptable signal when the Tuning Selector 4M is pressed. When the button is pressed so that MANUAL/MONO appears in the Upper Display Line #, each press of the Tuning Selector 4M will increase the frequency. (See page 41 for more information on using the tuner.) This button may also be used to switch between Stereo and Mono modes for FM radio reception. When weak reception is encountered, select the Manual/Mono tuning mode. Press and hold again to switch back to Stereo mode. (See pages 41 for more information on using the tuner.) When an optional XM Connect & Play module is connected and activated, and when there is sufficient signal strength for the XM system to operate, this button has a different set of functions than when traditional AM or FM radio is in use. See page 41 for more information on XM Radio operation. 9 Front-Panel Door: To open the door so that the front-panel jacks and controls behind this door may be accessed, gently pull the door down and toward you, using either upper corner of the door. ) Volume Control: Turn this knob clockwise to increase the volume, counterclockwise to decrease the volume. If the AVR 645 is muted, adjusting the volume control will automatically release the unit from the silenced condition. ! Input Indicators: One of these indicators will light to identify the currently selected input. Note that the entire list will light briefly each time the unit is turned on, as a test. @ Speaker/Channel Input Indicators: These indicators are multipurpose, indicating both the speaker type selected for each channel and the incoming datasignal configuration. The left, center, right, right surround and left surround speaker indicators are composed of three boxes, while the subwoofer is indicated by one box. The center box lights when a "small" speaker is selected, and the two outer boxes light when "large" speakers are selected. When none of the boxes are lit for the center, surround or subwoofer channels, no speaker has been assigned that position. The letters inside each box display the active input channels. For standard analog inputs, only the L and R will light, indicating a stereo input. For a digital source, the indicators will light to display the channels being received at the digital input. When the letters flash, the digital input has been interrupted. (See page 40 for more information on the Channel Indicators.) # Upper Display Line: Depending on the unit's status, a variety of messages will appear here. In normal operation, this line will show the current input source and identify whether an analog or digital input is in use. When the tuner is selected as the input, this line will identify the station as AM or FM and show the frequency and preset number, if any. When an XM Connect & Play module is connected and activated, and when there is sufficient signal strength for the XM system to operate, the XM channel number and signal strength will appear here. $ Lower Display Line: Depending on the unit's status, a variety of messages will appear here. In normal operation, the current surround mode will appear on this line. When an XM-Ready module is connected and activated, and when there is sufficient signal strength for the XM system to operate, a variety of messages and information, including the XM channel title name, the current artist and track title, the XM Radio channel category and, when available, local traffic and weather information, will appear here. % Surround Mode Indicators: One of these indicators will light to show the surround mode in use. Depending on the specific combination of input sources and surround mode selected, more than one indicator may light. (See page 38 for more information.) ^ Remote Sensor Window: The sensor behind this window receives infrared signals from the remote control. Aim the remote control at this area, and do not block or cover it unless an external remote sensor is installed. 6 FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS A B CDEFG HIH J KL M LN The following controls and jacks are located behind the front-panel door. To open the door, place the edge of a finger on the left or right edge of the panel and gently swing the door down toward you. A Main Power Switch: Press this switch to apply power to the AVR 645. When the switch is pressed in, the unit is placed in a Standby mode, as indicated by the amber illumination surrounding the Standby/On Switch 1. This button MUST be pressed in to operate the unit. To turn the unit off and prevent the use of the remote control, this switch should be pressed until it pops out from the front panel so that the word "OFF" may be read at the top of the switch. NOTE: This switch is normally left in the "ON" position. B Headphone Jack: This jack may be used to listen to the AVR 645's output through a pair of headphones. Be certain that the headphones have a standard 1/4" stereo phone plug, or that you use an adapter, as needed, to convert the plug on your headphones to the 1/4" jack used on the AVR. When the headphone jack is in use, the main room speakers will automatically be turned off and the unit will output a standard stereo signal. You may also use the Dolby Headphone mode for an enhanced listening experience. C Tone Mode Button: This button controls the tone mode settings, enabling adjustment of the bass and treble boost/cut. You may also use it to take the tone controls out of the signal path completely for "flat" response. The first press of the button displays a TONE MODE message in the Lower Display Line $ and in the on-screen display. To take the controls out of the signal path, press either of the Buttons H until the display reads TONE OUT. To change the bass or treble settings, press the button again until the desired option appears in the Lower Display Line $ and in the on-screen display and then press either of the Buttons H to enter the desired boost or cut setting. See page 37 for more information on the tone controls. D Speaker Selector Button: Press this button to begin the process of manually configuring the AVR 645 for the type of speakers it is being used with. For complete information on configuring the speaker settings, see page 30. E Channel Adjust Selector: Press the button to begin the process of manually adjusting the channel level outputs using the source currently playing through your AVR. For complete information on adjusting the channel output level, see page 33. F Digital Input Selector: Press this button to begin the process of selecting a digital source for use with the currently selected input. Once the button has been pressed, use the Buttons H to choose the desired input and then press the Set Button I to enter the setting into the unit's memory. See page 37 for more information on digital audio. G Delay Adjust Selector: Press this button to begin the process of adjusting the delay settings. See page 32 for more information on delay adjustments. H Buttons: When making system configuration changes using the front-panel controls, press these buttons to scroll through the available choices for the option being adjusted. I Set Button: When making system configuration changes using the front-panel controls, press this button to enter a setting into the unit's memory. J EzSet/EQ Microphone Jack: Before starting the EzSet/EQ automated setup process, plug the microphone into this jack. The microphone does not need to be plugged in at other times. K Optical 4 Digital Input: Connect the optical digital output of an audio or video product to this jack. L Input/Output Status Indicators: These LED indicators will normally light green to show that the front-panel Coaxial 4 Digital Jack M and Video 4 Input/Output Jacks N are operating as inputs. When these jacks are configured for use as outputs, the appropriate indicator will turn red to show that the jack may be used as an output for recording. (See page 24 for more information on configuring the front-panel jacks as outputs, rather than inputs.) M Coaxial 4 Digital Jack: Connect the coaxial digital input or output for a digital audio product such as a portable audio player or video game to this jack. The jack is normally an input, but may be switched to an output for recording, using the menu system. See page 24 for more information. N Video 4 Input/Output Jacks: These audio/video jacks may be used as either inputs or outputs for temporary connection to video games or portable audio/video products such as camcorders and portable audio players. (See page 24 for more information on switching one of these jacks between an input and output.) FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS 7 REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS NOTE: To make it easier to follow the instructions that refer to this illustration, a larger copy may be downloaded from the Product Support section for this product at www.harmankardon.com. 0 Preamp Outputs 1 Subwoofer Output 2 Tape Outputs 3 A-BUS Connector 4 Tape Inputs 5 Surround Speaker Outputs 6 CD Audio Input 7 Front Speaker Outputs 8 Multiroom Audio Outputs 9 TheBridge Digital Media Player (DMP) Input A Fan Vents B Full Carrier IR Output C IR Output D Center Channel Speaker Outputs E Surround Back/Multiroom Speaker Outputs F IR Input TM G Switched AC Accessory Outlet H Trigger Output I AC Power Cord Socket J RS-232 Port K HDMI Output L HDMI Inputs M Component Video Monitor Outputs N Multiroom IR Input O Component Video Inputs P Video Monitor Outputs Q DVD Video Inputs R Video 1 Video Inputs S Video 1 Video Outputs T Video 2 Video Inputs U Video 3 Video Inputs V XM-Ready Module Input W USB Connector X Optical Digital Audio Output Y Coaxial Digital Audio Output Z DVD Audio Inputs a Coaxial Digital Audio Inputs b Optical Digital Audio Inputs c 8-Channel Direct Inputs d Video 1 Audio Inputs e Video 2 Audio Inputs f Video 3 Audio Inputs g Video 1 Audio Outputs h FM Antenna Jack i AM Antenna Connections NOTE: To assist in making the correct connections for multichannel input, output and speaker connections, all connection jacks and terminals are color-coded as follows: Front Left: White Front Right: Red Center: Green Surround Left: Surround Right: Surround Back Left: Surround Back Right: Subwoofer: Coaxial Digital Audio: Composite Video: Blue Gray Brown Tan Purple Orange Yellow Component Video "Y": Component Video "Pr": Component Video "Pb": Optical Digital In: Optical Digital Out: Green Red Blue Black Gray 8 REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS 0 Preamp Outputs: Connect these jacks to an optional, external power amplifier for applications where higher power is desired. 1 Subwoofer Output: Connect this jack to the linelevel input of a powered subwoofer. If an external subwoofer amplifier is used, connect this jack to the subwoofer amplifier input. 2 Tape Outputs: Connect these jacks to the Record/Input jacks of an audio recorder. 3 A-BUS Connector: Connect this jack to optional A-BUS®-certified products to extend the multiroom capabilities of your AVR 645. See page 19 for more information on A-BUS. 4 Tape Inputs: Connect these jacks to the Play/Out jacks of an audio recorder. 5 Surround Speaker Outputs: Connect these outputs to the matching + and ­ terminals on your surround channel speakers. In conformance with the CEA color-code specification, the blue terminal is the positive (+) terminal that should be connected to the red (+) terminal on the Surround Left speaker with older color-coding, while the gray terminal should be connected to the red (+) terminal on the Surround Right speaker with the older color-coding. Connect the black (­) terminal on the AVR to the matching black negative (­) terminals for each surround speaker. (See page 17 for more information on speaker polarity.) 6 CD Audio Inputs: Connect these jacks to the left/right analog audio output of a compact disc player or CD changer or other audio source. 7 Front Speaker Outputs: Connect these outputs to the matching + or ­ terminals on your left and right speakers. When making speaker connections, always make certain to maintain correct polarity by connecting the color-coded (white for front left and red for front right) (+) terminals on the AVR 645 to the red (+) terminals on the speakers and the black (­) terminals on the AVR 645 to the black (­) terminals on the speakers. See page 17 for more information on speaker polarity. 8 Multiroom Audio Outputs: Connect these jacks to the optional external audio power amplifier and video distribution system that delivers the source selected for multizone distribution. 9 TheBridge Digital Media Player (DMP) Input: With the AVR 645 turned off, connect the optional Harman Kardon TheBridge to this connector. Once this is done and with a compatible iPod® (optional) docked in The Bridge, selecting the The Bridge/DMP input allows you to play audio from the iPod and view navigation menus on the AVR's front panel and any video display connected to the AVR. You may control the iPod's functions and select tracks using the //¤/n©, Set Foe and Transport GIJ buttons. See page 40 for more information. TM TM A Fan Vents: These ventilation holes are the output of the AVR 645's airflow system. To ensure proper operation of the unit and to avoid possible damage to delicate surfaces, make certain that these holes are not blocked and that there is at least 3 inches of open space between the vent holes and any wooden or fabric surface. It is normal for the fan to remain off at most normal volume levels. An automatic temperature sensor turns the fan on only when it is needed. B Full Carrier IR Output: The output of this jack is the full signal received at the Remote Sensor Window ^ or input through the IR Input F including the carrier frequency that is removed from signals at the IR Output C. Use this output to extend IR signals to the input of compatible products either by direct connection or through the use of optional, external IR "blasters". If you are in doubt as to which of the IR Output jacks to use, we recommend that you consult with your dealer or installer, or check with the manufacturer of the external equipment you wish to control. C IR Output: This connection permits the IR sensor in the receiver to serve remote controlled devices with "stripped carrier." Connect this jack to the "IR IN" jack on compatible Harman Kardon equipment. D Center Channel Speaker Outputs: Connect these outputs to the matching + and ­ terminals on your center channel speaker. In conformance with the CEA color-code specification, the green terminal is the positive (+) terminal that should be connected to the red (+) terminal on speakers with the older color-coding. Connect the black (­) terminal on the AVR to the black negative (­) terminal on your speaker. (See page 17 for more information on speaker polarity.) E Surround Back/Multiroom Speaker Outputs: These speaker terminals are normally used to power the surround back left/surround back right speakers in a 7.1-channel system. However, they may also be used to power the speakers in a second zone, which will receive the output selected for a multiroom system. To change the output fed to these terminals from the default of the Surround Back speakers to the Multiroom Output, you must change a setting in the Advanced menu of the OSD system. See page 46 for more information on configuring this speaker output. In normal surround system use, the brown and black terminals are the surround back left channel positive (+) and negative (­) connections and the tan and black terminals are the surround back right positive (+) and negative (­) terminals. For multiroom use, connect the brown and black SBL terminals to the red and black connections on the left remote zone speaker and connect the tan and black SBR terminals to the red and black terminals on the right remote zone speaker. F IR Input: If the AVR 645'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. G Switched AC Accessory Outlet: This outlet may be used to power any device you wish to have turned on when the AVR 645 is turned on with the Standby/ On Switch 1. IMPORTANT NOTE: The power consumption of any device connected to the accessory outlet should not exceed 100 watts. Never connect high-power devices such as amplifiers or video displays to the accessory outlet. H Trigger Output: Connect this jack to the "Trigger In" jack of an optional external component such as an audio power amplifier that you want to be controlled to mirror the power state of the AVR 645. When this connection is used, the AVR 645 will automatically send a low-voltage signal to the connected device that turns it on when the AVR 645 is on, and off when the AVR 645 is placed in the Standby mode. The connected component must respond to 6-volt presence as the control signal. I AC Power Cord Socket: Connect the AC power cord here when the installation is complete. To ensure safe operation, use only the power cord supplied with the unit. If a replacement is required, it must be of the same type and capacity. J RS-232 Port: This jack may be used to control the AVR 645 over a bidirectional RS-232 serial control link to a compatible computer or programmable remote control system. Due to the complexity of programming RS-232 commands, we strongly recommend that connections to this port for control purposes be made by a trained and qualified technician or installer. K HDMI Output: Connect this jack to the HDMI input on a compatible HDMI-equipped video display. L HDMI Inputs: Connect the HDMI output of video sources such as a DVD player, set-top box or HDTV tuner to either of these jacks. M Component Video Monitor Outputs: Connect these outputs to the component video inputs of a video display. N Multiroom IR Input: Connect the output of an IR sensor in a remote room to this jack to operate the AVR 645's multiroom control system. O Component Video Inputs: These inputs may be used with any source device that is equipped with analog component video outputs, as assigned through the IN/OUT SETUP menu. See page 24 for more information on configuring the component video inputs. REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS 9 REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS P Video Monitor Outputs: Connect these jacks to the composite or S-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. Q DVD Video Inputs: Connect the composite or S-video outputs of a DVD player or other video source to these jacks. R Video 1 Video Inputs: Connect the composite or S-video PLAY/OUT jacks of a VCR or other video source to these jacks. S Video 1 Video Outputs: Connect the composite or S-video REC/IN jacks of a VCR or other video recording device such as a DVD recorder or PVR to these jacks. T Video 2 Video Inputs: Connect the composite or S-video PLAY/OUT jacks of a VCR or other video source to these jacks. U Video 3 Video Inputs: Connect the composite or S-video PLAY/OUT jacks of a VCR or other video source to these jacks. V XM-Ready Module Input: When an optional XM Connect & Play module is connected to this jack, and the XM service activated, you will be able to enjoy the XM Radio through your AVR 645. See page 41 for more information. W USB Connector: Connect a cable with a USB "Mini B" connector to the AVR and the other end to a compatible computer running Windows® 2000, Windows XP or higher with the latest service packs installed, to use this port to listen to audio from the computer through the AVR 645. This connection is also used to connect a compatible computer to the AVR for firmware upgrades, when available. See page 39 for more information on playback of computer audio with the AVR. Instructions for upgrades will accompany the upgrade file download package. X Optical Digital Audio Output: Connect this jack to the optical digital input connector on a CD-R/RW, MiniDisc or other compatible digital recorder. Y Coaxial Digital Audio Output: Connect this jack to the coaxial digital input of a CD-R/RW, MiniDisc or other compatible digital recorder. Z DVD Audio Inputs: Connect the left/right analog outputs of a DVD player or other audio source to these jacks. a Coaxial Digital Audio Inputs: Connect the coax digital output from a DVD player, HDTV receiver, LD player or CD player to these jacks. The signal may be a Dolby Digital signal, DTS signal or a standard PCM digital source. Do not connect the RF digital output of an LD player to these jacks. b Optical Digital Audio Inputs: Connect the optical digital output from a DVD player, HDTV receiver, LD player or CD player to these jacks. The signal may be a Dolby Digital signal, a DTS signal or a standard PCM digital source. c 8-Channel Direct Inputs: These jacks are used for connection to source devices such as high-resolution DVD players, DVD-Audio or SACD players with discrete analog audio outputs. Depending on the source device in use, all eight jacks may be used, though in many cases only connections to the front left/right, center, surround left/right and LFE (subwoofer input) jacks will be used for 5.1 audio signals. d Video 1 Audio Inputs: Connect the left/right PLAY/OUT audio output jacks on a VCR or other video source to these jacks. e Video 2 Audio Inputs: Connect the left/right PLAY/OUT audio output jacks on a VCR or other video source to these jacks. f Video 3 Audio Inputs: Connect the left/right PLAY/OUT audio output jacks on a VCR, PVR, cable set-top, satellite receiver, HDTV receiver or other video source to these jacks. g Video 1 Audio Outputs: Connect the left/right REC/IN audio input jacks on a VCR or other video source to these jacks. h FM Antenna Jack: Connect the supplied indoor or an optional external FM antenna to this terminal. i AM Antenna Connections: 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. 10 REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 0 Power Off Button 1 Power On Button 2 LCD Information Display 3 Input Selectors 4 AVR Selector 5 Test Button 6 DSP Surround Mode Selector 7 Logic 7 Mode Select Button 8 Direct Button 9 Clear Button A EzSet/EQ On/Off Button B Tuning Mode Button m Channel Select Button n Navigation Button o Digital Select Button F Set Button G Transport Play Buttons H Volume Up/Down Selectors I Transport Fast-Play/Scan Buttons J Main Transport Controls K Track Skip Up/Down Buttons L Preset Up/Down Button M Tuning Up/Down Button N Disc Skip Button O Program Button P Light Button Q Multiroom Button R Macro Buttons S Sleep Button T Night Mode Button U OSD Button V Tone Control Button W Dim Button X Tuner/FM Select Button Y Channel Up/Down Selector Z Delay Select Button a Speaker Select Button b Memory Button c Numeric Keys d Stereo Mode Select Button e DTS Neo:6 Mode Select Button f DTS Digital Mode Select Button g Dolby Mode Select Button h 6-Channel/8-Channel Input Select i Mute Button j Lens 1 0 2 j i 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F H I J L N P K M O Q G h g f e d c b a Z Y X V U T S R W NOTES: · The function names shown here are each button's feature when used with the AVR 645. Most buttons have additional functions when used with other devices. When a button is pressed, the function name will appear in the bottom line of the LCD Information Display c. · The jack on the upper right side of the remote is reserved for future use. Do not remove the plug provided or connect any device to the jack. · To make it easier to follow the instructions that refer to this illustration, a larger copy may be downloaded from the Product Support section for this product at www.harmankardon.com. MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 11 MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT NOTE: The AVR 645's remote may be programmed to control up to thirteen devices, including the AVR 645. Before using the remote, it is important to remember to press the Input Selector Button 3 that corresponds to the unit you wish to operate. In addition, the AVR 645's remote is shipped from the factory to operate the AVR 645 and most Harman Kardon CD or DVD players and cassette decks. The remote is also capable of operating a wide variety of other products using the control codes that are part of the remote. Before using the remote with other products, follow the instructions on pages 48­51 to program the proper codes for the products in your system. It is also important to remember that many of the buttons on the remote take on different functions, depending on the product selected using the Input Selectors d. The descriptions shown here primarily detail the functions of the remote when it is used to operate the AVR 645. a Power Off Button: Press this button to place the AVR 645 or a selected device in the Standby mode. Note that this will turn off the main room functions, but if the Multiroom system is activated, it will continue to function. 1 Power On Button: Press this button to turn on the power to a device selected by first pressing one of the Input Selectors 3. 2 LCD Information Display: This two-line screen displays various information, depending on the commands that have been entered into the remote. 3 Input Selectors: Pressing one of these buttons will perform three actions at the same time. First, if the AVR 645 is not turned on, this will power up the unit. Next, it will select the source shown on the button as the input to the AVR 645. Finally, it will change the remote control so that it controls the device selected. The buttons labeled DVD, DMP, XM and HDMI 1 are each used to select either of two input sources: · The first press of the DVD Button selects the component connected to the DVD inputs. A second press of this button selects the component connected to the CD inputs. · The first press of the button labeled DMP selects The Bridge as the input. A second press of this button selects the device connected to the Tape inputs. · The first press of the XM button selects XM Radio as the input. A second press selects the source connected to the USB jack as the input. · The first press of the HDMI 1 button selects the device that is connected to the HDMI 1 jack. A second press selects the device connected to the HDMI 2 jack. In normal operation, the remote will revert to controlling the AVR when no button is pressed for 6 seconds. This allows the remote to automatically return to control of important functions such as volume, mute and surround mode selection after you have used the remote to control another device. If you wish to change the length of time that the remote operates another device, or to have the remote remain active for control of the other device (such as a DVD player or set-top box) until you manually return control to the AVR by pressing the AVR Selector 4, follow the instructions on page 57. 4 AVR Selector: Pressing this button will switch the remote so that it will operate the AVR 645's functions. If the AVR 645 is in the Standby mode, it will also turn the AVR 645 on. 5 Test Button: Press this button to begin the sequence used to manually calibrate the AVR 645's output levels. (See page 33 for more information on manually calibrating the AVR 645.) g DSP Surround Mode Selector: Press this button to select one of the DSP surround modes, such as Hall 1, Hall 2 or Theater. Each press of the button selects another mode. (See page 60 for more information on surround modes.) 7 Logic 7 Mode Select Button: Press this button to select from among the available Logic 7 surround modes. (See page 60 for available Logic 7 options.) 8 Direct Button: Press this button when the tuner is in use to start the sequence for direct entry of a station's frequency. After pressing the button, simply press the proper Numeric Keys c to select a station. (See page 41 for more information on the tuner.) 9 Clear Button: When programming the remote or using the EzSet feature, press this button to cancel the current function. When using the remote to enter frequencies for direct tuner access, press this button to clear previous entries. A EzSet/EQ Button: Press this button to turn the filters used by EzSet/EQ on or off. This allows you to hear the difference in system performance when EzSet/EQ is engaged or out of the signal path. B Tuning Mode Button: When using listening to AM or FM stations, press this button to change the tuner mode between manual and automatic. When the button is pressed so that AUTO/STEREO appears in the Upper Display Line C and in the on-screen display, only stations with acceptable signal quality will be tuned, and the tuner will play FM stations in stereo, when available. In the AUTO mode, when the Tuning Up/Down Buttons 3M are pressed, the unit will automatically search for the next available station with good signal strength. When this button is pressed so that MANUAL/MONO appears in the Upper Display Line C and in the on-screen display, each press of the Tuning Up/Down Buttons 3M will move the frequency up or down in single-step increments. When the FM band is in use, pressing the button so that the MANUAL mode is activated will enable you to tune stations with weak signals by changing to monaural reception. (See page 41 for more information on AM/FM tuner operation.) When listing to XM Radio, press this button to scroll through the following display options for the Lower Display Line D: Channel Name Channel Category Artist Title. (See pages 41-42 for more information on XM Radio operation.) C Channel Select Button: This button is used to start the process of manually setting the AVR 645's output levels to an external source. Once this button is pressed, press the //¤ Navigation Button D to select the channel being adjusted, then press the Set Button p, followed by the //¤ Navigation Button D again, to change the level setting. (See page 42 for more information.) D Navigation Button: This single disc-like button is used to navigate through the on-screen configuration menus, to scroll through the options list and to select choices for the various settings such as delay, speakers, surround modes, digital inputs, etc. To use the button, simply press it left, right, up or down in the direction indicated by the / /¤/< /> icons printed on the button disc. Depending on the menu being used, pressing the button will either change a specific menu or configuration choice, or change the option shown in the on-screen or front-panel display. The sections in this manual describing the unit's individual features and configuration options contain specific information on how navigation controls are used. E Digital Select Button: Press this button to assign one of the digital inputs abKM to a source. p Set Button: This button is used to enter settings into the AVR 645's memory. It is also used in the setup procedures for delay time, speaker configuration and channel output level adjustment. G Transport Play Buttons: These buttons have no direct function on the AVR 645, but they are used when the remote is programmed for a compatible DVD, CD or tape player. Pressing these buttons will transmit a forward- or reverse-play command, according to the capabilities of the player being controlled. In the factory default setting, these buttons are programmed for Harman Kardon DVD players so that you may control a compatible player without having to switch devices. H Volume Up/Down Selectors: These controls share the common disc in the lower third of the remote. To raise the volume, press the button marked / by pressing toward the top of the remote. To lower 12 MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS the volume, press the button marked ¤ by pressing toward the bottom of the remote. The buttons on the left and right sides of this disc change channels up or down when the TV, cable box or satellite Input Selectors 3 have been pressed. s Transport Fast-Play/Scan Buttons: These buttons have no direct function on the AVR 645, but they are used when the remote is programmed for a compatible DVD, CD or tape player. Pressing these buttons will transmit a fast-play forward, fast-play reverse, or fastforward or -reverse scan command, according to the capabilities of the player being controlled. In the factory default setting, these buttons are preprogrammed with the remote codes for Harman Kardon DVD players so that you may control a compatible player without having to switch devices. J Main Transport Controls: These buttons have no direct function on the AVR 645, but they are used when the remote is programmed for a compatible DVD, CD or tape player. Pressing these buttons will transmit a stop (Í), record (Î), or pause (±) command, according to the capabilities of the player being controlled. In the factory default setting, these buttons are programmed with the remote codes for Harman Kardon DVD players so that you may control a compatible player without having to switch devices. K Track Skip Up/Down Buttons: These buttons do not have a direct function with the AVR 645, but when used with a compatibly programmed CD or DVD changer, they will change the track or chapter currently being played. In the factory default setting, these buttons are programmed with the remote codes for Harman Kardon DVD players so that you may control a compatible player without having to switch devices. L Preset Up/Down Button: When the tuner is in use, press this button to scroll through the stations programmed into the AVR 645's memory. NOTE: When the AVR 645 is used with The Bridge (optional) and your iPod, some of the buttons that are used to control the various transport functions on source devices are used to control the iPod, and navigate through its menus and content. Consult the owner's manual packed with The Bridge for more information. M Tuning Up/Down Button: Press this button when the tuner is in use to change the station to one with a higher or lower frequency, or to change the XM channel. When the tuner is in the MANUAL/ MONO mode, each tap of the selector will increase or decrease the frequency by one increment. When the tuner receives a signal sufficient for adequate reception, MANUAL TUNED will appear in the Lower Display Line $ and in the on-screen display. When the tuner is in the AUTO/STEREO mode, press the button once, and the tuner will scan for a station with acceptable signal strength. When the next higher- or lower-frequency station with a strongenough signal is tuned, the frequency scan will stop and the Lower Display Line $ and the on-screen display will indicate AUTO TUNED. When an FM Stereo station is tuned, the display will read AUTO ST TUNED. See page 41 for more information on using the tuner. N Disc Skip Button: This button has no direct function for the AVR 645 but may be used to change the disc in a CD or DVD changer when the remote is programmed for that type of device. O Program Button: This button is used to begin the process of programming the remote. Press and hold this button for 3 seconds to place the remote in the programming mode. Once the red LED under the Set Button p lights, release the button. You may then select from the desired option. (See pages 48­58 for more information on configuring the remote.) P Light Button: Press this button to activate the remote's backlight for ease of use in darkened rooms. Q Multiroom Button: Press this button to begin the process of activating the multiroom system or to change the input or volume level for the second zone. (See page 46 for additional information on the multiroom system.) R Macro Buttons: Press these buttons to store or recall a "Macro", which is a preprogrammed sequence of commands stored in the remote. (See page 51 for more information on macros.) S Sleep Button: Press this button to place the unit in the Sleep mode. After the time shown in the display, the AVR 645 will automatically go into the Standby mode. Each press of the button changes the time until turn-off in the following order: $ and in the on-screen display. To take the controls out of the signal path, press either of the //¤ Navigation Buttons n until the display reads TONE OUT. To change the bass or treble set-tings, press the button again until the desired option appears in the Lower Display Line $ and in the on-screen display and then press either of the //¤ Navigation Buttons n to enter the desired boost or cut setting. See page 37 for more information on the tone controls. W Dim Button: Press this button to activate the Dimmer function, which reduces the brightness of the front-panel display, or turns it off entirely. Press the button once to change the display to reduce the brightness by 50%, and press it again within 5 seconds and the main display will go completely dark. Note that this setting is temporary; regardless of any changes, the display will always return to full-brightness when the AVR is turned on. The blue illumination around the Standby/On Switch 1 will always remain at full-brightness, regardless of the setting, to remind you that the AVR is still turned on. The blue accent lighting inside the volume control will also remain at full-brightness when the panel is at 50%, but go out when the panel lights are fully dimmed. X Tuner/FM Select Button: This button functions in two ways. Press it up, toward the top of the remote, to select the tuner as the AVR's input. The first press will call up the last-used station (or XM channel). Subsequent presses will select the last-used FM, AM and XM Radio station or channel. When the button is pressed down, toward the bottom of the remote, the last-tuned FM station is selected as the AVR's input. Y Channel Up/Down Selector: This button has no function when the AVR is being controlled, but when programmed for use with a VCR, TV, cable box, satellite receiver or other similar product, it will change the channel up or down. See pages 48­58 for more information on programming the remote. Z Delay Select Button: This button selects adjustments to the A/V Sync Delay and the individual channel displays. The first press of the button displays an A/V SYNC DELAY message in the Lower Display Line $ and in the on-screen display, which means that you may change the amount of time that all channels are delayed together behind the video. This enables you to compensate for the loss of lip sync that may be caused by digital video processing in your display or by television stations. To change the A/V Sync Delay, press the Set Button p while the A/V SYNC DELAY message is visible, and then use the //¤ Navigation Buttons n to change the setting so that the sound and the video image are in sync. To change the delay for an individual output channel, press the //¤ Navigation Button n until the desired channel name is shown, and then press the Set Button p. When the Sleep timer is in use, the front-panel display indicators will dim to half-brightness. T Night Mode Button: Press this button to activate the Night mode. The Night mode is available in specially encoded Dolby Digital sources, and it preserves dialogue (center channel) intelligibility at low volume levels. U OSD Button: Press this button to activate or turn off the On-Screen Display (OSD) system used to set up or adjust the AVR 645's parameters. V Tone Control Button: This button controls the tone mode settings, enabling adjustment of the bass and treble boost/cut. You may also use it to take the tone controls out of the signal path completely for "flat" response. The first press of the button displays a TONE IN message in the Lower Display Line MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 13 MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS Use the //¤ Navigation Buttons n to change the delay amount. (See page 32 for more information on delay options.) a Speaker Select Button: Press this button to begin the process of manually configuring the AVR 645's bass management system. Then press the //¤ Navigation Buttons n to select the channel you wish to set up. Press the Set Button p and then select another channel to configure. When all adjustments have been completed, press the Set Button p twice to exit the settings and return to normal operation. (See page 30 for more information on manual speaker setup.) b Memory Button: Press this button to enter a radio station in the AVR 645's preset memory. First, tune the desired station, and then press this button. Within 5 seconds of when you see the station's frequency flash in the Upper Display Line # and in the on-screen display, press the numeric keys for the preset number between 01 and 30 that you wish to assign to the station. (See page 41 for more information.) c Numeric Keys: These buttons serve as a 10button numeric keypad to enter tuner preset positions. They are also used to select channel numbers when TV, Cable or SAT 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. These buttons are also used to enter letters and numbers when renaming devices in the LCD Information Display. (See page 55 for more information on renaming devices and keys.) d Stereo Mode Select Button: Press this button to select a stereo listening mode. When the button is pressed so that SURROUND OFF appears in the Lower Display Line $, the AVR will operate in a bypass mode with true, fully analog, two-channel left/right stereo mode with no surround processing or bass management, as opposed to other modes where digital processing is used. When the button is pressed so that SURROUND OFF appears in the Lower Display Line $, and both the DSP and Surround Off Surround Mode Indicators % are lit, you will enjoy a two-channel presentation of the sound, along with the benefits of bass management. Depending on whether your system is configured for 5.1 or 6.1/7.1 channels, the next press of the button will cause either 5 CH STEREO or 7 CH STEREO to appear, and the stereo signal will be routed to all five (or seven) speakers. (See page 60 for more information on stereo playback modes.) e DTS Neo:6 Mode Select Button: Press this button to select a DTS Neo:6 mode. (See page 60 for the available DTS Neo:6 options.) f DTS Digital Mode Select Button: When a DTS-encoded digital source is playing, each press of this button will scroll through the available DTS modes. The specific choice of modes will vary according to the type of encoding on the disc and your system's speaker configuration. When a DTS source is not in use, this button has no function. (See page 60 for the available DTS digital options.) g Dolby Mode Select Button: This button is used to select from the available Dolby Surround modes. Each press of this button will select one of the Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Pro Logic IIx or Dolby Virtual Speaker modes, as available for the number of speakers in your system. When a Dolby Digital-encoded source is in use, the Dolby Digital mode may also be selected. (See page 60 for the available Dolby surround mode options.) h 6-Channel/8-Channel Input Select: Press this button to select the device connected to the 8-Channel Direct Inputs c. i Mute Button: Press this button to momentarily silence the AVR 645 or TV set being controlled, depending on which device has been selected. j Lens: The infrared emitters behind the plastic lens at the top of the remote communicate the remote codes to the AVR 645. Be certain that the lens is not covered when using the remote, and point the lens toward the AVR for best results. In learning mode, the remote receives IR codes to be learned through a sensor behind the lens. NOTE: DO NOT remove the rubber plug that covers the jack on the upper right side of the remote. The jack is not active and is reserved for future use. 14 MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS ZR 10 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS å Power Off Button OSD Button ç AVR Selector Button Input Selectors Tuner Selector XM Radio Selector © Navigation Controls Volume Up/Down Buttons î Disc Skip Buttons Numeric Keys Blank Buttons ¬ Clear Button Direct Button ñ Memory Button ø Tuner Mode Button Transport Controls oe Set Button ® Bridge /DMP Selector The TM å ç ß E © oe î ® ß Mute Button IR Transmitter Lens NOTES: · The ZR 10 remote may be used either in the same room where the AVR 645 is located or in a separate room with an optional infrared sensor or A-BUS® product that is connected to the AVR 645's Multiroom IR Input Jack N. When it is used in the same room as the AVR 645, it will control the functions of the AVR 645 or any compatible Harman Kardon products in that room. When it is used in a separate room via a sensor connected to the Multiroom IR Input Jack e, the buttons for Power, Input Source, Volume and Mute will control the source and volume for the second zone, as connected to the Multiroom Audio Output Jacks ª. (See page 46 for complete information on using the Multiroom system.) · To make it easier to follow the instructions that refer to the controls and connectors in this illustration, a larger copy may be downloaded from the Product Support section for this product at www.harmankardon.com. ø ñ ¬ ZR 10 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 15 ZR 10 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS å Power Off Button: When used in the room where the AVR 645 is located, press this button to place the unit in Standby. When it is used in a remote room with a sensor that is connected to the Multiroom IR Input Jack e, this button turns the Multiroom system on and off. OSD Button: Press this button to activate or turn off the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu system, used to set up or adjust the AVR 645's configuration settings. ç AVR Selector Button: Press this button to turn on the AVR 645. The input in use when the unit was last on will be selected. Input Selectors: When the AVR 645 is off, press one of these buttons to select a specific input and turn the unit on. When the unit is already in use, pressing one of these buttons will change the input. Tuner Selector: Press this button to select the Tuner as the input source and listen to the tuner band last used. Press the button again to change between AM, FM and, if an XM Connect & Play module is connected and activated, XM Radio. XM Radio Selector: Press this button to select XM Radio as the input source when an XM Connect & Play module is connected and activated. © Navigation Controls: Depending on the menu or function in use, pressing these buttons will navigate through menus, scroll through option lists or configuration choices, or move the cursor position. Press the left, right, up or down button, as appropriate to the adjustment being made. Volume Up/Down Buttons: When the ZR 10 remote is used in the room where the AVR 645 is located, press this button to raise or lower the volume in that room. When it is used in a remote room with a sensor that is connected to the Multiroom IR Input Jack e, this button will raise or lower the volume in the remote room. î Disc Skip Buttons: Press these buttons to change discs on compatible Harman Kardon CD or DVD changers or players. Numeric Keys: Press these buttons to enter a station's frequency or an XM Radio channel number after the Direct Button is pressed, or when programming the tuner memories. These buttons may also be used for numeric entries when appropriate with other compatible sources. Blank Buttons: These buttons are not active. Pressing them will not change or control any function on the AVR 645 or other IR devices. ¬ Clear Button: When programming the tuner memory, press this button to clear the current entry. Direct Button: Press this button when the tuner is in use to start the entry of a station's frequency or an XM channel number for direct access to that station or channel. After pressing this button, press the appropriate Numeric Keys . ñ Memory Button: Press this button to enter a station or XM channel number into the AVR 645's memory. First, tune to, or select, the desired station or channel, and then press this button. Within five seconds, while you see the station or channel flash in the Upper Display Line C and in the on-screen display, press the Numeric Keys for the preset number between 01 and 30 that you wish to assign to the station or channel. (See page 41 for more information.) ø Tuner Mode Button: When listening to AM or FM stations, press this button to change the tuner mode between manual and automatic. When the button is pressed so that AUTO/STEREO appears in the Upper Display Line C and in the on-screen display, only stations with acceptable signal quality will be tuned, and the tuner will play FM stations in stereo, when available. In the AUTO mode, when the Tuning Up/Down Buttons 3M are pressed, the unit will automatically search for the next available station with good signal strength. When this button is pressed so that MANUAL/MONO appears in the Upper Display Line C and in the on-screen display, each press of the Tuning Up/Down Buttons 3M will move the frequency up or down in single-step increments. When the FM band is in use, pressing the button so that the MANUAL mode is activated will enable you to tune stations with weak signals by changing to monaural reception. (See page 41 for more information on AM/FM tuner operation.) When listing to XM Radio, press this button to scroll through the following display options for the Lower Display Line D: Channel Name Channel Category Artist Title. (See pages 41­42 for more information on XM Radio operation.) Transport Controls: Press these buttons to control the operation of a compatible Harman Kardon DVD or CD player when the AVR 645 is connected to the source unit via the IR Input Jack F. When the AVR 645's tuner or XM Radio is in use, the <> Prev/Next Buttons are used to tune up or down through the list of preset stations, station frequencies or channel numbers. oe Set Button: When using the configuration menus, press this button to enter a setting to the AVR's memory. ® Bridge Digital Media Player Selector: When Harman Kardon's Bridge (optional) is connected to Bridge Digital Media Player (DMP) Input 9 and a compatible iPod is docked in Bridge , pressing this selector will select the iPod as the audio source input device for the AVR 645. In addition, if a video display is connected to one of the Video Monitor Outputs MP, the iPod's messages will appear on screen, and in the Upper and Lower Display Lines CD. The //¤/ Buttons ©, the Set Button oe and the Transport Controls may be used to navigate the iPod and to operate many functions. See page 40, and the manuals for The Bridge and your iPod for more information. The TM The TM The TM The TM ß Mute Button: When the ZR 10 remote is used in the room where the AVR 645 is located, press this button to temporarily silence the unit. When it is used in a remote room with a sensor that is connected to the Multiroom IR Input Jack e, this button will temporarily silence the feed to the remote room only. Press the button again to return to the previous volume level. IR Transmitter Lens: The infrared code commands from the remote are sent to the AVR from the components behind this lens. To ensure proper operation, do not block this area when holding the remote. 16 ZR 10 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS System Installation After unpacking the unit, locating it in a place with adequate ventilation 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. IMPORTANT NOTE: For your personal safety and to avoid possible damage to your equipment and speakers, it is always good practice to turn off and unplug the AVR and ALL source equipment from the AC output before making any audio or video system connections. Audio Equipment Connections We recommend that you use high-quality interconnect cables when making connections to source equipment and recorders to preserve the integrity of the signals. 1. Connect the analog output of a CD player to the CD Audio Inputs 6. NOTE: If your CD player has both fixed and variable audio outputs, it is best to use the fixed output unless you find that the input to the receiver is so low that the sound is noisy, or so high that it is distorted. 2. Connect the analog Play/Out jacks of a cassette deck, MD, CD-R or other audio recorder to the Tape Inputs 4. Connect the analog Record/In jacks on the recorder to the Tape Outputs 2 on the AVR 645. 3. Connect the output of a digital source such as a CD or DVD changer or player, a video game, a digital satellite receiver, an HDTV tuner or digital cable set-top box or the output of a compatible computer sound card to the Optical and Coaxial Digital Audio Inputs abKM. 4. Connect the coaxial or optical Digital Audio Outputs XY on the rear panel of the AVR 645 to the matching digital input connections on a CD-R, MiniDisc or other digital recorder. 5. Assemble the AM loop antenna supplied with the unit so that the tabs at the bottom of the antenna loop snap into the holes in the base. Connect it to the AM Antenna Connections i . 7. Connect the front, center, surround and surround back speaker outputs 57DE to the respective speakers. To ensure 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 the 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. Regardless of the brand of cable selected, we recommend that you use cable with a gauge of 14 or smaller. Remember that when 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 10 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 electrician who is familiar with the NEC and/or the applicable building codes in your area. When connecting wires to the speakers, be certain to observe proper polarity. Note that the positive (+) terminal of each speaker connection has a specific color code, as noted on page 8. However, most speakers still use a red terminal for the positive (+) connection. Connect the "negative" or "black" wire to the same terminal on both the receiver and the speaker. NOTE: While most speaker manufacturers adhere to an industry convention of using black terminals for negative and red ones for positive, some may vary from this configuration. To ensure proper phase and optimal performance, consult the identification label 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. We also recommend that the length of cable used to connect speaker pairs be identical. For example, use the same length piece of cable to connect the front-left and front-right or surround-left and surround-right speakers, even if the speakers are a different distance from the AVR 645. 8. Connections to a subwoofer are normally made via a line-level audio connection from the Subwoofer Output 1 to the line-level input of a subwoofer with a built-in amplifier. When a passive subwoofer is used, the connection first goes to a power amplifier, which will be connected to one or more subwoofer speakers. If you are using a powered subwoofer that does not have line-level input connections, follow the instructions furnished with the speaker for connection information. 9. If an external audio source such as a DVD-Audio, SACD or high-definition optical disc player with 5.1 or 7.1 analog audio outputs is part of your system, connect the outputs of the source to the 8-Channel Direct Inputs c. Analog Video Equipment Connections Analog video components are connected in the same manner as audio components. Again, the use of highquality interconnect cables is recommended to preserve signal quality. 1. Connect the Video Play/Out jacks of a standard (composite) video (or S-video outputs of a digital video) recorder or conventional VCR to the Video 1 Video Inputs R on the AVR 645. Connect the Record/In jacks from that device to the Video 1 Video Outputs S on the AVR. 2. Connect the analog Audio Left/Right Play/Out jacks of the device connected to the Video 1 Inputs to the Video 1 Audio Inputs d on the AVR. Connect the analog Audio Left/Right Record/In jacks from that device to the Video 1 Audio Outputs g on the AVR. If the device has a digital audio output, connect it to one of the Coaxial a or Optical b digital audio inputs. 3. Connect the Play/Out jacks of a standard (composite) video or (S-video outputs of a digital video) playback source such as a set-top box or video game console to the Video 2 Video Inputs T or Video 3 Video Inputs U. If the device has analog component video (Y/Pr/Pb) outputs, connect them to one of the Component Video Inputs O. 4. Connect the analog audio outputs from the source to the matching Video 2 Audio Inputs e or Video 3 Audio Inputs f. If the device has a digital audio output, connect it to one of the Coaxial a or Optical b digital audio inputs. 5. If any of the video source devices has analog component video (Y/Pr/Pb) outputs, but not HDMI, connect them to Component Video Inputs O. The chart on page 61 has the default settings for various source devices, but you may make any connection and change the configuration setting using the IN/OUT SETUP menu, as described on page 24. 6. The default video connection for a DVD player is to use the Component Video Input 3 Jacks O on the AVR, but you may change this assignment in the IN/OUT SETUP menu (see page 24). A DVD player's composite and S-video outputs may also be connected to the DVD Video Inputs Q. Only one connection type is required. 6. Connect the supplied FM antenna to the FM Antenna Jack h. The FM antenna may be an external roof antenna, an inside powered or wire-lead antenna or a connection from a cable TV system. If the antenna or connection uses 300-ohm twin-lead cable, you must use an optional 300-ohm-to-75-ohm adapter to make the connection. INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 17 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 7. The default audio connection for a DVD player is to link the coaxial digital audio output on the DVD player to the Coaxial 1 Digital Audio Input a, but you may also make a connection to either the Coaxial a or Optical b digital inputs, or the Analog DVD Audio Inputs Z. You may change the assignment in the IN/OUT SETUP menu as described on page 24, or by using the front-panel Digital Input Selector F. 8. To use a portable audio/video product such as a camcorder, media player or digital still camera with the AVR, or connect a video game console or other source that may not always be connected to the AVR, connect the video outputs of the source to the Video 4 Input/Output Jacks N, behind the Front-Panel Door 8. If the source has digital audio outputs, connect them to the Optical 4 Digital Input K or the Coaxial 4 Digital Jack M. CONNECTION NOTES: · When making connections to the Component Video Inputs O or the Coaxial a or Optical b digital audio inputs, it is a good idea to make note of which jacks are connected to which source, using the Worksheet in the Appendix. This will help simplify the configuration process. · When connecting a source device such as a cable set-top box where the audio streams may change between digital and analog as you change channels, we recommend that you make both analog and digital connections. The AVR's Auto Poll feature will automatically sense when the digital stream is replaced by an analog output and switch the input accordingly. (See page 24 for more information on the Auto-Poll feature.) This dual connection is not required for sources (such as DVD players or video games) that always output a digital stream. 9. Connect the AVR to your video display using one of the following connections: · If you have a video display with an HDMI or DVI input, make the connection using the HDMI Output K, as described in the next section. · If your video display has component video inputs (Y/Pr/Pb), connect the Component Video/Monitor Outputs M. · If your display does not have digital or component video inputs, connect the Video Monitor Output P on the AVR to the matching input on your display. Only one connection is needed, and S-video is the higher quality signal. HDMI Connections HDMITM is the abbreviation for High-Definition Multimedia Interface, which is quickly becoming the standard connection point between advanced video/audio source products and displays, particularly for high-definition video signals. HDMI is a digital connection, eliminating the need to convert signals back and forth from digital to analog to deliver a higher quality signal when used with digital sources. The signals carried on HDMI may, but do not always, include audio, offering the possibility of a complete one-wire connection from a source to the AVR. However, it is important to note that there are a number of different versions of the HDMI standard in use. Before connecting any HDMI products to your AVR, it is helpful to find out in advance their level of HDMI connectivity. Some source or display components in your system may use DVI (Digital Video Interface) for digital video connections. DVI carries the same digital video signals as HDMI but uses a larger connector and does not transport audio or control signals. In most cases, you may mix and match DVI and HDMI digital video connections by using optional connector adapters. Note, however, that some DVI-equipped video displays are not compatible with the HDCP copy protection coding that is increasingly carried with signals connected via HDMI. If you have an HDMI source and a DVIequipped display, you may occasionally be unable to view a program if the display does not include HDCP. This is not the fault of the AVR or your source; it simply indicates that the video display is not compatible. HDMI Input Connections The different "Version" levels of HDMI define which type of audio signals it is compatible with. Based on the lowest level of HDMI among your sources, the connections to the AVR should be made as follows: · HDMI 1.0 sources carry digital video and multichannel or 2-channel PCM audio signals only. Connect the HDMI output of a 1.0 source to either of the HDMI Inputs L on the AVR. If the product is a DVD-Audio player or other source that has multichannel analog audio outputs, connect them to the 8-Channel Direct Inputs c. With an HDMI 1.0 source, particularly a DVD player, make certain that the menus in the source device are set to "Bitstream Out" or "Original" so that 5.1 digital audio is available. If you find that 5.1 Dolby Digital or DTS audio is not available on the HDMI connection, it will be necessary to make an additional connection between the source and the AVR 645 to either the Coaxial aM or Optical bK Digital Inputs. · HDMI 1.1 sources carry the multichannel digital audio output from DVD-Audio players in addition to the digital video. If you have an HDMI 1.1-equipped product, the only connection needed for listening in the main room is from the HDMI output of the source to either of the HDMI Inputs L on the AVR. If the player has SACD capability, you will need to connect the analog outputs of the source to the 8-Channel Direct Inputs c. · HDMI 1.2 (and higher) sources should be connected as shown above for HDMI 1.1. · It is not possible to feed an analog audio or composite or S-video signal to a recorder or the AVR's multizone system when an HDMI input is in use. If an HDMI-equipped source also has analog audio and video outputs, connect them to the Video 2 or Video 3 Video TU and Audio ef inputs. · In some instances, HDMI-equipped sources will not permit more than one video output at a time, and thus you cannot use the same source in the main listening room, and with the recorder at the same time. This is not a fault of the AVR, but rather a function of the content-protection systems that are part of the HDMI standard. HDMI Output Connections Connect the HDMI Output K to an HDMI input on your video display. Thanks to the AVR 645's video processing system, all video input signals are converted to an HDMI output, so only one connection is required between the AVR and your display. System and Power Connections The AVR 645 is designed for flexible use with multiroom systems, external control components and power amplifiers. Main Room Remote Control Extension If the receiver is placed behind a solid or smokedglass 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 IR Input fl. If other components are also prevented from receiving remote commands, only one sensor is needed. Simply use this unit's sensor or a remote eye by running a connection from the IR Output < to the Remote IR Input jack on Harman Kardon or other compatible equipment. If other Harman Kardon-compatible source equipment is part of the main room installation, the IR Output Jack < on the rear panel should be connected to the IR IN jack on source equipment. This will enable the remote room location to control source equipment functions. When a remote IR sensor is used to control nonHarman Kardon source equipment, we recommend that you make a hard-wire connection or use an optional, external IR "blaster" connected to the Full Carrier IR Output B. If you are in doubt as to which IR Output jack to use for the equipment in your system, contact your dealer or installer, or the manufacturer's support site and ask whether the unit to be controlled uses "full carrier" IR commands. When "full carrier" commands are used, make the connection to the Full Carrier IR Output ¤. Otherwise, make the connection to the IR Output <. NOTE: All remotely controlled components must be linked together in a "daisy chain. Connect the IR OUT " jack of one unit to the IR IN of the next to establish this chain. 18 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS Multiroom Audio Connections The AVR 645 is equipped with multizone capabilities that allow it to send a separate audio source to the remote zone from the one selected for use in the main room. Depending on your system's requirements, three options are available for audio connection: Option 1: Use high-quality, shielded audio interconnect cable from the AVR 645's location to the remote room. In the remote room, connect the interconnect cable to a stereo power amplifier. The amplifier will be connected to the room's speakers. At the AVR 645, plug the audio interconnect cables into the Multiroom Audio Outputs 8 on the AVR 645's rear panel. Option 2: Connect the Multiroom Audio Outputs 8 on the AVR 645 to the inputs of an optional stereo power amplifier. Run high-quality speaker wire from the amplifier to the speakers in the remote room. Option 3: Taking advantage of the AVR 645's built-in seven-channel amplifier, it is possible to use two of the amplifier channels to power speakers in the remote room. When using this option, you will not be able to use the full 7.1-channel capabilities of the AVR 645 in the main listening room, but you will be able to add another listening room without external power amplifiers. To use the internal amplifiers to power a remote zone, connect the speakers for the remote room location to the Surround Back/Multiroom Speaker Outputs fi. Before using the remote room, you will need to configure the amplifiers for surround operation by changing a setting in the MULTIROOM menu, following the instructions shown on page 46. NOTE: For all options, you may connect an optional IR sensor in the remote room to the AVR 645 via an appropriate cable. Connect the sensor's cable to the Multiroom IR Input e on the AVR 645 and use the ZR 10 remote to control the room volume. You may install an optional volume control between the output of the amplifiers and the speakers in options 1 and 2. A-BUS Installation Connections The AVR 645 is among the few receivers available that offer built-in A-BUS/READY operation. When used with an optional A-BUS product, you have all the benefits of remote zone operation without the need for an external power amplifier. To use the AVR 645 with an approved A-BUS product, simply connect it to the AVR 645 using standard Category 5 wiring that is properly rated for the specific in-wall installation. Terminate the wiring at the receiver end to a standard RJ-45 connector in compliance with the instructions furnished with the A-BUS product. No further installation or adjustment is needed, as the A-BUS jack on the AVR 645 routes the signals to their ® proper destination for power, signal source and control. The output fed to the A-BUS jack is determined by the AVR 645's multiroom system and menus. RS-232 Connections The AVR 645 is equipped with an RS-232 Serial Connection Port a that may be connected to a compatible, optional, external computer, keypad or control system for bidirectional communications that enable the external system to control the AVR, and for the AVR to report status and handshake data back to the controller. Use of the RS-232 port for this type of control requires specific technical knowledge, and we recommend that any connection and programming for control be made by a trained installer or technician familiar with the equipment being used. The physical connection to the AVR 645's RS-232 port is a standard D-SUB 9 connection, but to ensure compatible and proper operation, specific software commands and pin wiring schemes may be required. USB Connections The AVR 645 is one of the few A/V receivers to offer a USB connection that may be used for both playback of compatible audio content from a computer and for loading of system updates (when available). The physical connection between a computer and the AVR is a simple one, requiring only a cable with a USB "A" type connector on one side and a USB "Mini B" on the other. Connect the larger, "A" connector on the cable to your computer or a USB hub and the end with the "Mini" USB connector to the USB Port W on the AVR's rear panel. NOTES ON USB: · The USB port on the AVR 645 is for connection to a computer, or to a hub connected to a computer, only. DO NOT connect it directly to other devices such as card readers, USB memory storage devices, external hard drives, USB accessories, digital cameras or cellular phones. Connection to these devices may cause damage to the device and/or the AVR that is not covered by the AVR's warranty. · The AVR 645's USB connection may only be used for audio playback and system upgrades. It may not be used for other purposes, such as system control, video or still-image playback. Trigger Connection The AVR 645 is equipped with a low-voltage trigger that may be used to control a wide variety of compatible, optional devices that respond to voltage actuation commands. This includes external audio power amplifiers, video screens, motorized blinds and other compatible products in a home theater or automation system. Due to the complexity of interfacing with powercontrolled devices, we strongly recommend that they be installed by a qualified professional. The trigger jack delivers 5 volts DC when activated, and remove the voltage when they are off. The connection is a 3.5mm mono mini plug with the signal on the center pin ("tip") and the outer shaft ("ring") acting as the negative or ground connection. The Trigger Output H is for use with devices such as power amplifiers that you wish to activate whenever the AVR is turned on, regardless of the input selected. After checking for voltage, current and polarity compatibility between the device being controlled and the AVR, simply connect one end of the trigger cable to the device being controlled and the other end to the Trigger Output Hon the AVR. IMPORTANT NOTE ON THE TRIGGER CONNECTION: The current draw from the trigger jack cannot exceed 1.0mA. XM Radio Connections XM Radio is a satellite-delivered, subscription-based, programming service that provides a wide range of music, sports, news and information programming with digital audio quality. The AVR 645 is XM Connect and Play-ready, which means that you can easily add the XM service to your home audio system by purchasing an XM antenna module or Passport system, activating an account with XM and then making a simple, singlecable connection to your AVR. To purchase an XM antenna module or Passport system, consult your dealer, or contact XM Radio at www.xmradio.com. After following the instructions packed with the module, place the XM antenna near a south-facing window and run the cable to the AVR. Connect the plug at the end of the cable to the XMReady Module Input V. If you are using an XM Passport system, remember that the Passport card must be inserted for the system to operate. Once the connection is made, follow the instructions on page 41 for more information on listening to XM Radio. NOTES on XM Radio: · XM Radio requires the purchase of additional, optional hardware and a separate subscription to the XM service. · XM Radio is available only in the continental United States and Canada. It is not available in Alaska or Hawaii. · XM reception requires that the antenna be able to "see" the XM satellites or receive a signal from one of the XM ground-based repeaters. Depending on your installation and location, XM service may not be available in some areas. AC Power Connections This unit is equipped with an accessory AC outlet that may be used to power accessory devices, but it should not be used with high-current draw equipment such as power amplifiers. The total power draw may not exceed 100 watts. INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 19 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS This Switched AC Accessory Outlet is powered only when the unit is on. This is recommended only for devices that have a mechanical power switch that may be left in the "ON" position. NOTE: Many audio and video products go into a Standby mode when they are used with switched outlets. This type of product may not operate properly when used with the switched outlet. The AVR 645 features a removable power cord that allows wires to be run in advance to a complex installation so that the unit itself need not be installed until it is ready for connection. When all needed connections have been made, connect the AC power cord to the AC Power Cord Jack ·. The AVR 645 draws significantly more current than other household devices, such as computers, that use removable power cords. For that reason, it is important that only the cord supplied with the unit (or a direct replacement of identical capacity) be used. Once the power cord is connected, you are almost ready to enjoy the AVR 645's incredible power and fidelity! 20 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS SYSTEM CONFIGURATION When all audio, video and system connections have been made, the final steps before listening to your new AVR are to make the configuration adjustments that tailor the unit to the other components in your system, as well as accommodate your personal listening preferences. A few minutes spent to correctly calibrate and configure your system will greatly add to your listening pleasure. Speaker Selection and Placement While the most seamless surround sound reproduction comes from the use of speakers with identical or carefully matched driver elements at each position, no matter which brand or type of speakers you prefer, it is always best to use the same model or series for the left front, center and right front speakers. Similarly, it is also desirable to use the same model or series for the surround speakers. This ensures that the soundstage will be relatively seamless when a sound moves from one side of the room to the other. Speaker Placement Once you have selected your speakers, it is important that they be placed in positions that enable them to do the best job of reproducing the sound as it was meant to be heard, regardless of the program content. The placement of speakers can have a noticeable impact on the accuracy of the surround process, particularly in multichannel systems. When placing your speakers in a listening room, picture an imaginary circle starting at the center of your video screen that arcs around the room with the prime listening position, or "sweet spot," at the center of the circle. Depending on the number of speakers in your system, there is a recommended placement along the circle for each speaker, though the specific construction of your room, taking into account the available walls, bookcases, or floor space at which the speakers may be placed will obviously have some impact on where the speakers are ultimately located. As a general rule, try to place all speakers so that they are positioned at the same height as your ears when you are seated at the prime listening position. Use the following suggestions as a guide, and make the changes needed to fit the speakers to your room. Don't be afraid to experiment a bit until you find the right combination of locations that works for you. At the end of the day, there is no real "right" or "wrong" place to put the speakers; work to optimize their locations so that audio moves across the front of the room smoothly, without seeming to jump from one speaker to another. Front Left/Right Speakers The recommended placement for front left/right speakers is at the 30-degree position with reference to the center channel speaker. The distance between them should be about the same as the distance from the center channel speaker to the prime listening position. Although the natural tendency is to place the speakers so they are parallel to the wall behind them, and thus in line with the video screen, the preferred placement is to angle the speakers slightly ("toe in") so that they point at the prime listening position. Center Channel Speaker The ideal location for the center channel speaker is at "0 degrees" in our circle, directly in front of the prime listening position. Place the center channel speaker as close to the top (or bottom) of the video screen as possible so that when you position the front left/right speakers the tweeters of all three front channel speakers are within 24" of one another. Surround Speakers for 5.1 Systems In a 5.1 surround system, an additional pair of left/right speakers is added. Although many believe that these speakers should be placed at the rear of the room, the preferred position for them is at the sides of the room, with rear placement a second option when room conditions prevent the use of sidemounted surround speakers. When side-wall placement is possible, place the left/right surround speakers at a point that is 110 degrees along our circle from the center of the video screen. This translates to placing them to the side and slightly behind your preferred listening position. If possible, angle the speakers in slightly so that they are pointing toward the listener's ears. Video Screen Center Speaker aim the surround speakers so that they point inward, toward the listening area, rather than perpendicular to the walls. Surround Speakers for 6.1 Systems A 6.1 surround speaker adds an additional center back surround speaker to the system, enabling you to enjoy the benefits of advanced surround modes such as Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES and Harman Kardon's proprietary Logic 7/7.1 processing. To step up to a 6.1 system, first place the speakers for a 5.1 system. The "sixth" speaker should ideally be placed at the center of the room's rear wall, pointing directly toward the front center channel speaker. Video Screen Center Speaker Front Left Speaker 30° Front Right Speaker 30° 110° 110° Listening Position Side Surround Left Speaker Side Surround Right Speaker Back Surround Speaker 6.1 Placement Diagram Front Left Speaker 30° Front Right Speaker 30° 110° 150° 150° 110° NOTE: The 6.1-channel configuration is not recommended for the AVR 645. We strongly recommend a 7.1-channel installation as described below. When 6.1-channel materials are played through a 7.1-channel system, the same surround back channel information is played through both the left and right surround back speakers. If you are only able to install a single surround back speaker at this time, we suggest you install all of your speakers except the surround back speaker, and run the EzSet/EQ procedure for a 5.1-channel system (see page 29). After EzSet/EQ has finished, connect the single surround back speaker to the left Surround Back Speaker Outputs E. Then follow the instructions starting on page 30 to manually configure your surround back speaker. We recommend that you consider adding a second surround back speaker as soon as possible. Surround Speakers for 7.1 Systems For the ultimate home theater experience, a 7.1 surround system uses both traditional surround left/right channels and a surround back left/right speaker pair. In a 7.1 system, the front left/center/right speakers remain in the same place as they would be for a 5.1 or 6.1 system, but due to the number of Side Surround Left Speaker Side Surround Right Speaker Alternate placement for Side Surround Left Speaker Alternate placement for Side Surround Right Speaker 5.1 Placement Diagram If it is not possible to place the surround speakers at the sides of the room, the alternate position is at the back of the room, at a spot that is about 150 degrees around our circle from the center of the video screen. Another way to spot the optimal, alternate rear-wall mounting position is to place the left surround speaker on the back wall so that it points directly at the front right speaker, and to have the right surround speaker point directly at the front left speaker. If possible, SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 21 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION speakers involved, the placement of the surround speakers is different. In a 7.1 system, you should place the main surround left/right speakers at the 90-degree point on our circle. A good way to visualize proper surround speaker positioning for 7.1 is to place the speakers directly to the left and right of the ears of someone sitting in the prime listening spot. The two speakers should ideally face toward each other. The additional Surround Back Left/Right speakers are placed at about 150 degrees on the circle, pointing inward, toward the listening area. The easiest way to visualize the placement of these speakers is to place the surround back left speaker directly opposite the right front speaker and to place the surround back left speaker directly opposite the left front speaker. Video Screen Center Speaker electronics experts at Harman Kardon and at our parent company, Harman International Industries, Inc. NOTES ON SPEAKER PLACEMENT: 1. The limitations of your listening room, including the placement of walls and furniture, may make it difficult to follow the speaker placement suggestions shown above. Depending on the specific layout of the room, here are some ways to compensate for unusual conditions: · Try to follow the suggested placement, but move the speakers within a few feet from the preferred locations. · Regardless of where they are placed, always try to make certain that the main surround speakers are the same distance from the front speakers. (For example, try not to have the right surround speaker further back into the room than the left surround speaker.) · If it is not possible to wall-mount or place speakers on a shelf, consider the use of optional floor stands, available for many speakers. that the illumination around the Standby/On Switch 1 will turn amber, indicating that the unit is in the Standby mode. 3. Carefully remove the protective plastic film from the front-panel lens. If left in place, the film will prevent proper operation of the remote control. 4. Install the four supplied AAA batteries in the main remote as shown. Be certain to follow the (+) and (­) polarity indicators that are in the battery compartment. (The ZR10 remote requires two AAA batteries.) Front Left Speaker 30° Front Right Speaker 30° 90° 150° 90° 150° Side Surround Left Speaker Side Surround Right Speaker 2. When using ceiling-mounted in-wall speakers, follow the same guidelines shown for conventional floorstanding or shelf-mounted speakers. System Setup Once the speakers have been placed in the room and connected, the remaining steps in the setup process are to assign input and output connections, make any video or audio adjustments, select a surround mode, program the AVR 645's bass management system for the type of speakers used in your system, calibrate the output levels and set the delay times used by the surround sound processor. Although it is necessary to assign input/output settings and surround mode choices manually, we recommend that you take advantage of the power and precision of EzSet/EQ to automatically select and enter the settings for all other audio parameters. This will not only save you time; it will ensure that your room is calibrated and equalized with an accuracy not possible when these settings are made manually. You are now ready to power up the AVR 645 to begin these final adjustments. 1. Make certain that the AC power cord is firmly inserted into the AC Power Cord Socket I and plug the cord into an unswitched AC outlet. To maintain the unit's safety rating, DO NOT substitute the power cord for one with lower current capacity. 2. Press the Main Power Switch A located behind the Front-Panel Control Door 9 in until it latches and the word "OFF" on the top of the switch disappears inside the front panel. Note 5. Turn the AVR 645 on either by pressing the Standby/On Switch 1 on the front panel, or via the remote by pressing the Power On Button b, the AVR Selector eç or any of the Input Selectors 3Xhç ® on the remote. The lighting around the Standby/On Switch 1 will turn blue to confirm that the unit is on. Using the On-Screen Display When making the following adjustments, you may find it easier to use the AVR 645's on-screen display system. These easy-to-read displays give you a clear picture of the current status of the unit and make it easy to see which speaker, delay, input or digital selection you are making. To view the on-screen menus, make certain you have made a video or HDMI connection to the appropriate matching input of your TV or projector. In order to view the AVR 645's displays, the correct video source must be selected on the video display. IMPORTANT NOTE: When viewing the on-screen menus using a CRT-based projector, plasma display or direct-view CRT monitor or television, it is important that they not be left on for an extended period of time. The constant display of a static image such as these menus may cause the image to be permanently "burned into" the projection tubes, plasma screen or CRT display. This type of damage is not covered by the AVR 645 warranty and may not be covered by the projector/TV set's warranty. The AVR 645 has two on-screen display modes, "Semi-OSD" and "Full-OSD." When making configuration adjustments, it is recommended that the full-OSD Back Surround Left Speaker Back Surround Right Speaker 7.1 Placement Diagram Subwoofer Placement Since subwoofers produce nondirectional sound, they may be placed almost anywhere in a room. Actual placement should be based on room size and shape and the type of subwoofer used. One method of finding the optimal location for a subwoofer is to begin by placing it in the front of the room, about six inches from a wall, or near the front corner of the room. Another method is to temporarily place the subwoofer at your normal listening position, and then walk around the room until you find a spot where the subwoofer sounds best. Place the subwoofer in that spot. You should also follow the instructions of the subwoofer's manufacturer, or you may wish to experiment with the best location for a subwoofer in your particular listening room. For more information on subwoofer placement, as well as a variety of topics relating to audio and home theater, visit the Technology section of our Web site at www.harmankardon.com. Links are provided there to informative white papers written by the acoustic and 22 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SYSTEM CONFIGURATION mode be used. This will place an easily viewed list of the available options on the screen. Making Configuration Adjustments The full-OSD system is available by pressing the OSD Button U. When this button is pressed, the MASTER MENU (Figure 1) will appear, and adjustments are made from the individual menus. ** MASTER MENU ** IN/OUT SETUP VIDEO MONITOR SETTINGS AUDIO ADJUST SURROUND SETUP EZSET/EQ MULTI-ROOM ADVANCED Setting the System Configuration Memory The AVR 645 features an advanced memory system that enables you to establish different configurations for the component video assignment, digital input and surround mode and other settings for each input source. This flexibility enables you to customize the way in which you listen to each source and have the AVR 645 memorize those settings. Once these settings are made, they will automatically be recalled whenever you select that input. To simplify initial configuration and operation, the AVR 645 has been preconfigured with input settings that are typical for home theater systems. These settings are detailed in the worksheets in the Appendix. Before adjusting the input settings, it is a good idea to compare your input connections to the defaults so that you may see where changes need to be made. Before using the unit, you may want to change the settings for some inputs so that they are properly configured to reflect the use of digital or analog inputs, the type of video display and speakers installed, and the surround mode specifics of your home theater system. When any input other than the tuner, 8-channel inputs or the USB input, is selected as the source, you have the option of renaming the input as it appears in the on-screen and front-panel messages. This is helpful if you have more than one VCR, if you wish to associate a specific product brand name with the input, or to simply enter any name that will help you to remember which source is being selected. To change the input name, press the //¤ Navigation Buttons D© on the remote so that the cursor is pointing to TITLE. Next, press and hold the Set Button poe for a few seconds until a flashing box appears to the right of the colon. Immediately release the Set Button poe, as you are now ready to enter the device name. Press the //¤ Navigation Buttons D© and note that alphanumeric characters will appear with the start of the alphabet in capital letters, followed by the lowercase letters, and then numbers and symbols. When you press the ¤ Navigation Button D ©, the symbols and numbers will appear first, followed by a reverse list of the alphabet in lowercase letters. Press the button either way until the first letter of the desired name appears. If you wish to enter a blank space as the first character, press the > Navigation Button D©. When the desired character appears, press the > Navigation Button D© and repeat the process for the next letter, and continue until the desired name is entered, up to a maximum of 14 characters. Press the Set Button poe to enter the input name into the system memory and to proceed with the configuration process. After entering the input title, press the //¤ Navigation Buttons D© to move to the next line. The audio input defaults for all sources except the Tuner, USB and 6/8-Channel Direct inputs are shown in the table in the Appendix. If your system configuration follows the default table, no changes are needed and you may press the //¤ Navigation Buttons D© to move to the next line. With the cursor pointing to AUDIO IN-PORT, press the Navigation Buttons D© to change the default to a different audio input connection. When the name of the desired input appears, press the //¤ Navigation Buttons D© to move to the next line. In normal operation, when a digital audio stream is interrupted, the unit will automatically switch to the analog inputs associated with that source. This is particularly useful with cable set-top boxes where the input is normally digital, but occasionally changes to analog. If you wish to configure an input so that the auto-poll circuit is turned off, while the on-screen cur- Figure 1 The semi-OSD system is also available, allowing you to make adjustments directly, by pressing the appropriate buttons on the front panel or remote control for the specific parameter to be adjusted. For example, to change the digital input for any of the sources, press the Digital Select Button o and then press the //¤ Navigation Button n to scroll through the list of options as they appear in the on-screen display or in the Lower Display Line $. Semi-OSD messages are not available when an input source of 480p ­ or any high-definition source ­ is being viewed. To use the full-OSD menu system, press the OSD Button U. When the menu is on the screen, press the //¤ Navigation Button n© until the on-screen cursor is next to the item you wish to adjust, and then press the Set Button poe to adjust that item. The menus will remain on the screen for 20 seconds, and then they will "time-out" and disappear from the screen. The time-out may be increased to as much as 50 seconds by going to the ADVANCED SELECT menu, and changing the item titled FULL OSD TIME OUT. When the full-OSD system is in use, the menu selections are not shown in the Upper or Lower Display Lines #$. When the full-OSD menu system is used, OSD ON will appear in the Upper Display Line # to remind you that a video display must be used. When the semi-OSD system is used in conjunction with the discrete configuration buttons, the onscreen display will show two lines of text with the current menu selection. That selection will also be shown in the Upper or Lower Display Lines #$, depending on which parameter is being adjusted. In/Out Setup The first step is to configure each input source. When an input is selected, the settings will "attach" themselves to that input and be stored in a nonvolatile memory. Once made, the selection of an input will automatically recall those settings. For that reason, the procedures described below must be repeated for each input source so that you have the opportunity to customize each source to your specific listening requirements. However, once done, they need not be changed again unless your system components have changed. When using the full-OSD system to make the setup adjustments, press the OSD Button U once so that the MASTER MENU (Figure 1) appears. The cursor will be next to the IN/OUT SETUP line. Press the Set Button poe and the first page of the IN/OUT SETUP menu (Figure 2) will appear on the screen. Press the Navigation Button D© until the desired input name appears in the highlighted video, as well as being indicated in the front-panel Input Indicators !. * IN/OUT SETUP * SOURCE: VIDEO 1 TITLE: AUDIO IN-PORT: ANALOG AUDIO AUTO POLL: OFF ON VIDEO IN-PORT: AUTO COMPONENT INPUT: COMP 1 VIDEO PROCESS: V CONVER A/V SYNC DLAY: 0mS MASTER MENU PAGE 2 Figure 2 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 23 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION sor is pointing to the AUDIO AUTO POLL line, simply press the Navigation Buttons D© so that OFF (rather than ON) is highlighted. When the desired auto-poll setting is entered, press the //¤ Navigation Button D© to move to the next line. When the cursor is at the VIDEO IN-PORT line, you are able to select an alternative to the default input setting for the video input associated with any source. For the Video 1 and Video 4 inputs, the factory default of AUTO will select either composite or Svideo, depending on which has an active signal. For the Video 2, Video 3 and DVD inputs, the AUTO setting will normally select the default component input, but if it is not in use, the system will revert to a composite or S-video output if either one is active. To have the AVR always look to a specific source connection when an input is selected, make certain that the on-screen cursor is pointing to the VIDEO IN-PORT line, and then press the Navigation Buttons D© until the name of the desired input appears. The default setting for HDMI inputs is AUTO and normally need not be changed. However, in systems where the HDMI connection is used for multichannel audio only (e.g., HDMI 1.1), but the video connection is component, due to limitations on the video display, the setting here should be changed to COMPONENT. When the desired video input setting has been made, press the //¤ Navigation Buttons D© to move to the next line. If your system includes any sources that are equipped with Y/Pr/Pb component video outputs, the AVR 645 is able to switch them to send the proper signals to your video display. Each of the Component Video Inputs O is assigned to a default source, as shown in the table in the Appendix, but if you have connected your system differently than the factory settings, you may select any of the three inputs for any source except the HDMI inputs or the Tuner. If you do not need to change these defaults, press the ¤ Navigation Button D to go to the next setting. To change the Component Video assignment, first make certain that the cursor is pointing to the COMPONENT INPUT line on the menu screen, and then press the Navigation Button D© until the desired input is highlighted. When the desired component input has been selected, press the ¤ Navigation Button D© to go to the next setting. At the VIDEO PROCESS line, you are able to select whether video format conversion is to be used with the input source being configured. If you do not need to change the setting, simply press the Navigation Buttons D© to continue. When all configuration adjustments on this menu screen have been made, press the //¤ Navigation Buttons D© until the on-screen cursor is pointing to PAGE 2 and then press the Set Button poe to move to the second screen of input/output settings. If all settings for input configuration are complete, press the //¤ Navigation Buttons D© until the on-screen cursor is pointing to MASTER MENU and then press the Set Button poe to return to the main menu screen. The second page of the IN/OUT SETUP menu (Figure 3) allows you to further configure the AVR 645 for special custom features. * V C R H I O E D IN/OUT : : : : SETUP I I A O N O N O NAL N O U U O F T T G F * //¤ The default setting of V-CONVERSION will output the incoming video in one of the following ways, depending on the input source. · A standard-definition (480i) analog signal (composite, S-video or component) will be converted so that it is available as an HDMI signal at its input resolution, as well as at the standard composite, S-video or component analog video outputs. The signal will also be available at the record outputs. · An analog component high-definition signal will be output at its input resolution through the HDMI outputs and as an analog component signal, but not through the analog composite or S-video monitor or record outputs. · HDMI input signals, regardless of their resolution, will be output through the HDMI outputs only. The BYPASS setting will not apply any video conversion to the incoming video signal, but it will output it in one of the following ways, depending on the input source. · Analog signals (composite, S-video or component) will output only in the resolution and format that matches the input for both the main "Monitor" connection as well as for the record outputs. · HDMI input signals, regardless of their resolution, will be output through the HDMI outputs only. After any needed change to the video conversion setting has been made, press the //¤ Navigation Buttons D© to move to the next line. At the A/V SYNC DELAY line, you are able to enter a setting that delays the audio output slightly behind the video so that the loss of lip sync that may occur due to digital video processing in the transmission of a program, in the playback unit or in the display is corrected. This lack of lip sync is not a fault of the sources; rather, it is a by-product of video signal processing. In most cases, we recommend that the delay adjustment be made using the direct-access controls on the remote so that you may more accurately adjust the delay while viewing the on-screen image, following the instructions shown on page 32, but you may also make it here using the menu system. As the amount of delay needed may vary from one source to another, we strongly recommend that you adjust it for each input. To adjust the A/V sync delay time from the IN/OUT SETUP menu, make certain that the cursor is pointing to the A/V SYNC DELAY line, and then press the Navigation Buttons D© until the desired amount of delay is applied so that the on-screen video matches the audio. DEO 4 AXIAL 4 C OUT MI LINK MASTER MENU PAGE 1 Figure 3 An exclusive Harman Kardon feature is the ability to switch the front-panel coaxial digital audio and analog audio/video jacks from their normal use as inputs to output connections so that portable recording devices may easily be connected. The front-panel analog Video 4 Jacks N are normally set as inputs for use with camcorders, video games and other portable audio/video products, but they may be switched to outputs. First, make certain that you are at the IN/OUT SETUP menu. Press the ¤ Navigation Buttons D© until the cursor is pointing to the VIDEO 4 line. Press the Navigation Buttons D© so that the word OUT is highlighted. The Input/Output Status Indicator L between the S- and composite video jacks will turn red, indicating that the analog Video 4 jacks are now record outputs. On the AVR 645, the Coaxial 4 Digital Jack M is normally an input, but it may be switched to a digital output for use with digital recorders. To change the jack to an output, press the //¤ Navigation Buttons D© while the IN/OUT SETUP menu is on screen until the cursor is next to COAXIAL 4. Then press the Navigation Buttons D© so that OUT is highlighted. The Input/Output Status Indicator L will then turn red, indicating that the jack is now a record output. NOTES: · A signal will be sent to this jack only when the input selected for use by the AVR 645 is digital. Digital signals will be passed through, regardless of their 24 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SYSTEM CONFIGURATION format, and which digital input (optical or coax) they are fed from. Analog signals are not converted to digital, and their format (e.g., PCM, Dolby Digital or DTS) may not be changed. · Selection of the front-panel jacks as outputs will remain effective as long as the AVR 645 is on. Once the unit is turned off, the jacks will revert to their normal use as inputs when the unit is turned on again. The REC OUT line enables you to select what the audio output is at the analog record outputs for the input source being configured. Press the Navigation Buttons D© to choose one of the following if you wish to change the default setting: · ANALOG selects an unprocessed pass-through of an analog source and is the default setting for most inputs. · DSP DOWNMIX selects a two-channel downmix of a multichannel digital input. · In a few rare cases, a video display may not be able to accept 480i video input signals over the HDMI connection. When this occurs you will see a message alerting you to turn off the HDMI connection between the AVR and your video display. You may do that by pressing the Set Button poe to accept the suggested setting of OFF while the message is shown, or you may turn the HDMI communications link off here by pressing the //¤ Navigation Buttons D© so that OFF is highlighted. Most video displays do not require a change to this setting; we recommend that you use the factory default setting unless the warning appears. When all settings on this page are complete, press the //¤ Navigation Buttons D© until the onscreen cursor is pointing to PAGE 1 and then press the Set Button poe to return to the main IN/OUT SETUP menu to configure another input, or if no further input configuration adjustments are needed, press the //¤ Navigation Buttons D© until the on-screen cursor is pointing to MASTER MENU and then press the Set Button poe to return to the main menu screen. *VIDEO MONITOR SETTINGS* IN VIDEO FORMAT: 1080i IN VIDEO COPY PROT: ON VIDEO PROCESS: V CONVER COMPONENT OUT: OFF S-VIDEO OUT: OFF COMPOSITE OUT: OFF DISPLAY INTER: HDMI/DVI HDMI AUDIO OUT: NO BACK TO MASTER MENU When required adjustments have been made for this input, or if no adjustment is required, press the //¤ Navigation Buttons D© until the on-screen cursor is pointing to BACK TO MASTER MENU and then press the Set Button poe to return to the main menu screen. Audio Setup This menu allows you to configure the tone controls. If you do not wish to change any of those settings at this time, proceed to the next menu screen. To make configuration changes to those parameters, first make certain that the MASTER MENU is on screen with the cursor pointing to the AUDIO SETUP line, and press the Set Button poe. The AUDIO SETUP menu (Figure 5) will appear. * AUDIO SETUP :IN :0 :0 * OUT Figure 4 The IN VIDEO FORMAT line is an informational display of the resolution of the incoming video stream, and may not be adjusted. The IN VIDEO COPY PROT line is an informational display that shows whether or not an incoming video signal contains copy protection encoding, and may not be adjusted. The VIDEO PROCESS line is an informational display of the setting made in the IN/OUT SETUP menu indicating how incoming video is processed for the input being viewed, and may not be adjusted. The COMPONENT OUT line is an informational display of whether or not the Composite Video outputs are ENABLED or OFF, based on the input signal type and resolution, and whether or not the incoming video signal has HDCP content protection. It may not be adjusted. The S-VIDEO OUT line is an informational display of whether or not the S-video outputs are available at a 480i resolution (or OFF), based on the input signal type and resolution and whether or not the incoming video signal has HDCP content protection. It may not be adjusted. The DISPLAY INTER line allows you to choose between an ANALOG video output default value and an HDMI/DVI output by pressing the Navigation Buttons D© to make the desired selection. When the setting is ANALOG, the HDMI output is placed in a Standby mode so that it automatically switches to HDMI when an HDMI signal is detected. If a high-definition input source is not HDCP-content-protected, it may be output through the component jacks; otherwise, it will be sent only to the HDMI outputs. The HDMI/DVI setting routes all converted or processed video to the HDMI outputs. The HDMI AUDIO OUT line allows you to choose whether a two-channel downmix of the audio that accompanies the selected source is sent over the HDMI connection (YES) at the maximum bit rate the display's audio system is capable of handling, or not (NO). To change the setting, press the Navigation Buttons D© to make the desired selection. TONE BASS TREBLE BACK TO MASTER MENU Figure 5 The first line controls whether or not the bass/treble tone controls are in the signal path. The normal default is for them to be in-line, but if you wish to remove them from the circuit for "flat" response, first make certain that the cursor is pointing to the TONE line on the menu and press the Navigation Buttons D© so that OUT is highlighted. If you wish to leave the tone controls in the signal path, the amount off boost or cut for bass and treble may be adjusted up to ±12dB in 2dB steps by pressing the //¤ Navigation Buttons D© so that the cursor is next to BASS or TREBLE, depending on which setting you wish to adjust. Next, press the Navigation Buttons D© until the desired setting is shown. When all desired changes have been made on this menu, press the //¤ Navigation Buttons D© so that the cursor is next to the BACK TO MASTER MENU line; press the Set Button poe. Video Monitor Settings The VIDEO MONITOR SETTINGS menu (Figure 4) is unique in that it contains a mix of information display lines that detail status information about the AVR 645's video system settings, along with a few lines where a specific parameter may be changed. With the MASTER MENU on the screen, press the //¤ Navigation Buttons D © until the on-screen cursor is pointing to VIDEO MONITOR SETTINGS and then press the Set Button poe to move to the menu screen. Surround Setup The next step is to set the surround mode you wish to use with the input that was previously selected in the IN/OUT SETUP menu. Since surround modes are a matter of personal taste, feel free to select any mode you wish ­ you may change it later. However, to make it easier to establish the initial SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 25 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION parameters for the AVR 645, we suggest Logic 7 (Cinema or Music) for most analog inputs. For inputs such as a CD Player, Tape Deck or Tuner, you may wish to set the mode to Stereo ("Surround Off"), as they are not typically used with multichannel program material, and it is unlikely that surround-encoded material will be used. Alternatively, the Logic 7 Music mode is a good choice for stereo-only source material. See page 60 for information on surround modes. For digital program material, the AVR will always examine the data stream and automatically select a Dolby Digital or DTS mode, as applicable. To begin the surround setup process, from the MASTER MENU (Figure 1), press the //¤ Navigation Buttons D© until the cursor is next to the SURROUND SETUP line. Press the Set Button poe until the SURROUND SETUP menu (Figure 6) is on the screen. ** SURROUND SETUP ** SOURCE: VIDEO 1 AUDIO IN PORT: ANALOG AUDIO IN: PCM 44.1kHz ADC SAMPLING: 48K 96K SURR MODE: LOGIC 7 SELECT: MUSIC 5.1 DEFAULT SURR: ORIGINAL SURROUND CONFIG DOLBY SURR SETUP BACK TO MASTER MENU When the desired setting has been made, or if no adjustment is required at this line, press the //¤ Navigation Buttons D© to move to the next configuration line. The SURR MODE and SELECT lines are related, as they guide you to the choice of the surround mode that will be activated whenever the input being configured is selected. At the SURR MODE line, press the Navigation Buttons D© to select the surround mode group (such as Dolby modes, DTS modes, Logic 7 modes, and DSP or Stereo modes) that is applicable to the input source. After making a selection, press the //¤ Navigation Buttons D© to move to the SELECT line. At the SELECT line, you are able to choose the specific mode to be used from within the major surround mode group. The choice of modes is governed by the input type (as some modes such as Dolby Digital or DTS-ES are not available for analog sources), as well as by the speaker configuration, since some modes are only available when a full 7.1 speaker complement is present. The full list of available modes is detailed in the surround mode chart on page 60. Also, you may also use the settings in the SURROUND CONFIG menus to delete modes you do not normally use from the available choices. When both a surround mode group and a specific surround mode have been selected, press the //¤ Navigation Buttons D© to move to the next configuration line. The DEFAULT SURR mode line is where you choose the mode that is activated when a digital source is selected. LAST will activate the last-used mode for any digital source. If you prefer to always have a digital source switch to the specific mode encoded by digital data flags in the incoming audio data stream, press the Navigation Buttons D© so that ORIGINAL appears. Before proceeding to the SURROUND CONFIG line, it is worth noting that the settings in the submenus attached to that line may require a considerable amount of time to complete. Although they are useful in that they allow you to customize the list of surround modes that appear in normal use of the AVR, you may wish to bypass those settings at this time so that you may complete the configuration process. You may return to this menu line at a later time, once you have had a chance to listen to the various surround modes and determine which you want to "keep" and which you do not want to use. The settings in this line are not primary controls and do not impact the way the AVR "sounds." To proceed to the SURROUND CONFIG line, press the //¤ Navigation Buttons D© to move to that line; otherwise, press it again to move to the DOLBY SURR SETUP line and skip to the instructions for that setting. The SURROUND CONFIG line is your gateway to a broad range of surround mode configurations. To continue, press the Set Button poe to go to the main SURROUND CONFIG menu (Figure 7). ** SURROUND CONFIG ** LOGIC 7 GLOBAL:OFF DOLBY MULTI CONFIG DOLBY 2.0 CONFIG DTS CONFIG PCM 44.1/48kHz CONFIG PCM 96k CONFIG BACK TO SURROUND CONFIG Figure 7 The LOGIC 7 GLOBAL line is the only item on this menu page that is menu-specific, and it allows you to select whether or not Logic 7 will be the default surround mode for any incoming audio signal. The default setting is OFF, which chooses the native mode. Press the Navigation Buttons D© so that ON appears, to activate the global Logic 7 setting for this input. The remaining five items in this menu are global settings that take you to a submenu listing the individual surround modes available within the selected mode group. To select a surround mode list, press the //¤ Navigation Buttons D© until the onscreen cursor is pointing to the desired mode, and then press the Set Button poe. Within each menu, press the //¤ Navigation Buttons D© to move the cursor up and down through the list, and then press the Navigation Buttons D© to turn the mode "ON" or "OFF." · When a mode is ON, the mode will appear in all menu selections whenever you are changing the surround mode. · When a mode is OFF, the mode will not appear. · Some modes, such as Dolby Digital, DTS and the Stereo mode in the PCM menus, are not defeatable. A complete list of the AVR 645's surround modes is found on page 60, but here are some items that will help you decide which modes you want included in your setup, and which modes you may wish to turn off. · The DOLBY MULT CONFIG group contains the surround modes available when a multichannel Dolby Digital, encoded source is present. This includes both the discrete Dolby Digital modes, which cannot be turned off, as well as other modes which may be applied as post-processing on the source and system speaker configuration. Figure 6 The first line on the menu allows you to select the input for which the specific surround settings will be applied. Press the Navigation Buttons D© to select the input source to be configured. The AUDIO IN-PORT and AUDIO IN lines are for display only and may not be changed through the SURROUND SETUP menu. The AUDIO IN-PORT displays the physical connection source for the current active input, and the AUDIO IN line shows the signal type present. Note that an UNLOCK message in the AUDIO IN line indicates that a digital physical input source has been selected, but that no data stream is present. When the input selection has been made, press the //¤ Navigation Buttons D© to move to the next configuration line. The ADC SAMPLING line is where you determine whether the unit's upsampling feature is turned on or off. The default setting of 48kHz puts the feature in a bypass, or "off," mode and will pass digital audio data through the DSP at its native sample rate. To process incoming 44.1kHz signals at a higher resolution, upsampled 96kHz sample rate, press the Navigation Buttons D© once so that 96kHz is highlighted. 26 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SYSTEM CONFIGURATION · The DOLBY 2.0 CONFIG group contains the surround modes available when a two-channel Dolby Digital-encoded source is present. This includes both the discrete Dolby Digital modes, which cannot be turned off, as well as other modes which may be applied as post-processing on the source and system speaker configuration. · The DTS CONFIG group contains the surround modes available when a DTS-encoded digital source is present. This includes both the discrete DTS Digital mode, which cannot be turned off, as well as other modes which may be applied as postprocessing on the source and system speaker configuration. · The PCM 44.1/48kHz CONFIG group contains the surround modes available when a PCM digital data stream is present. This includes not only PCM sources from DVD or CD players, but also all two-channel analog sources that are in use, as they are converted to PCM within the AVR 645. The modes available include the proprietary Dolby modes (including Dolby Headphone and Dolby Virtual Speaker), DTS processing, our own Logic 7 modes, the conventional "DSP" modes (such as "Hall" and "Theater") and the "Stereo" modes. · The PCM 96kHz CONFIG group contains the surround modes available when a PCM digital data stream is present. This includes not only 96kHz PCM sources from DVD or CD players, but also all two-channel analog sources when 96kHz is chosen in the ADC SAMPLING mode line in the SURROUND SETUP menu. Available modes include proprietary Dolby modes (including Dolby Headphone and Dolby Virtual Speaker), DTS processing, our own Logic 7 modes, the conventional "DSP" modes (such as "Hall" and "Theater") and the "Stereo" modes. When all surround modes that are not required have been turned off, press the //¤ Navigation Buttons D© until the on-screen cursor is pointing to BACK TO SURROUND CONFIG; then press the Set Button poe. The final item on the SURROUND SETUP menu is the DOLBY SURR SETUP line. When the on-screen cursor is at this line, press the Set Button poe to call the DOLBY SURROUND menu (Figure 8) up on the screen. ** DOLBY SURROUND ** from disturbing others, without reducing the sonic impact of a digital source. To adjust the Night mode setting, make certain that the cursor is on the NIGHT line of the DOLBY menu. Next, press Navigation Buttons D© to choose between the following settings, as they appear in the on-screen display: OFF: When OFF is shown, the Night mode will not function. MID: When MID is shown, a mild compression will be applied. MAX: When MAX is shown, a more severe compression algorithm will be applied. We recommend that you select the MID setting as a starting point and change to the MAX setting later, if desired. When all settings on the DOLBY SURROUND menu have been competed, press the //¤ Navigation Buttons D© until the cursor is next to BACK TO SURROUND SETUP and press the Set Button poe. You may then make any additional changes to the available options from that screen, or use //¤ Navigation Buttons D© to move the cursor to the BACK TO SURROUND CONFIG menu and press the Set Button poe on the ZR 10 remote again to back up one menu. At the main SURROUND SETUP menu, you may change the SOURCE to make adjustments to another input, or when all input sources have been configured, use //¤ Navigation Buttons D© to move the cursor to the BACK TO MASTER MENU and press the Set Button poe to return to the main menu so that you may move to the next step in configuring your AVR 645. MODE: DOLBY PLIIx MUSIC CENTER WIDTH : 3 DIMENSION :0 PANORAMA: OFF ON NIGHT: OFF MID MAX BACK TO SURROUND SETUP Figure 8 With the exception of the Night mode setting, which is global and applies to all inputs, the settings on this page may be set individually for each input, but they are only active when the Dolby Pro Logic II or Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music modes are in use. Press the Navigation Buttons D© to select the desired Dolby Pro Logic mode for adjustment, and then press the //¤ Navigation Buttons D© to move through the three choices. Press the Navigation Buttons D© to adjust the settings, as desired. The three Dolby surround settings are: · CENTER WIDTH: This setting adjusts the balance of the vocal information in the front soundstage between the center and front left/right speakers. The lower settings spread the center channel sound more broadly into the left and right channels. A higher number (up to "7") produces a tighter center channel presentatioin. · DIMENSION: This setting alters the perceived depth of the surround field by creating a shallower presentation that appears to move sounds toward the front of the room, or a deeper presentation that appears to move the center of the sound field toward the back of the room. The setting of "O" is a neutral default, with the range of adjustment shown as "R-3" for a deeper, rear-oriented sound to "F-3" for a shallower, front-oriented sound. · PANORAMA: Switch this setting to ON to add an enveloping presentation that increases the perception of sound along the sides of the room. When any needed adjustments to the parameter settings for the Dolby Pro Logic II and Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music modes have been made, or if no adjustment to those settings are required, press the //¤ Navigation Buttons D© to move to the last line on the menu. The NIGHT line adjusts the settings for the Night mode, which is only available when specially encoded Dolby Digital sources are being played. The Night mode is a feature of Dolby Digital that uses special processing to preserve the dynamic range and full intelligibility of a movie soundtrack, while reducing the peak level. This prevents abruptly loud transitions Using EzSet/EQ The AVR 645 uses Harman Kardon's EzSet/EQ technology to automatically configure your system to deliver the best possible performance based on your specific speaker selection, where the speakers are placed in the room and the acoustic influences in your listening room. By using a series of test signals and the processing power of the Texas InstrumentsTM DA 610 digital signal processor, EzSet/EQ eliminates the need for manual adjustment of speaker "size", crossover, delay and output level settings while it adds the power of proprietary algorithms and configurable digital filters to deliver optimal sound reproduction. In addition to making system setup quick and easy, EzSet/EQ is more precise than manual settings. With EzSet/EQ you are able to calibrate your system in a fraction of the time it would take to enter the settings manually, and with results that rival those achieved with SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 27 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION expensive test equipment and time consuming procedures. The end result is a system calibration profile that enables your new receiver to deliver the best possible sound no matter what type of speakers you have or what the properties of your listening room are. We recommend that you take advantage of the precision of EzSet/EQ to calibrate your system, but if desired you may also make any of the configuration settings manually, or trim the settings provided by EzSet/EQ by following the instructions on pages 30­35. Before starting the EzSet/EQ process, make certain that you have connected all speakers for your system and that you have both the EzSet/EQ microphone and the extender rod handy. If you have a standard camera tripod, attach the extender rod to the tripod, and then screw the microphone to the top of the rod. Place the tripod at your primary listening position, at least three feet from the nearest hard surface and adjust it so that microphone is at or above ear level. If you do not have a tripod, simply screw the extender rod into the bottom of the EzSet/EQ microphone. Next, plug the microphone into the EzSet/EQ Microphone Jack J located behind the Front Panel Control Door 9. You are now ready to start the EzSet/EQ process by following these steps: Step 1. Navigate to the EZSET/EQ MAIN menu (Fig. 9) by first pressing the OSD Button U on the remote. Press the ¤ Navigation Button n© until the cursor is pointing to EZSET/EQ in the MASTER MENU. Press the Set Button poe to bring the new menu to the screen. * EZSET/EQ MAIN * when the AUTOMATIC EZSET/EQ menu appears, to continue to Step 3. · If you wish to enter the speaker size or crossover frequencies yourself, but want to have the EzSet/EQ system test for and calibrate all the other functions listed above, press the ¤ Navigation Button n© to point the cursor to EZSET/EQ SETUP and then press the Set Button poe. Once the MANUAL SETUP menu (Fig. 18) appears, follow the instructions on page 30 to enter your desired settings for the speaker size or Crossover Frequencies, and then return to the EZSET/EQ MAIN menu. Press the ¤ Navigation Button n© again so that the cursor is pointing to MANUAL EQ DESIGN and then press the Set Button poe. When the interim message screen appears to remind you to set the crossovers, make sure that the cursor is pointing to CONTINUE and press the Set Button poe again since you have already set the crossovers. Step 3. The FAR FIELD MEASURE screen (Figure 10) will appear with instructions to place the microphone, if you have not already done so. This screen is also the place to set the master volume level. As noted on the screen, use the Volume Control )r to adjust the volume level to ­35dB, as shown on the line that appears at the bottom of the menu when the volume is adjusted. Press the Set Button poe when the volume is set to the proper level. * FAR FIELD MEASURE * Place mic at ear level near the listening position at least 3 ft/ 1m from any hard surface. Set volume to -35dB CONTINUE BACK TO EZSET/EQ MAIN BACK TO MASTER MENU VOLUME: -35dB Field measurements, press the Navigation Button n© so that ON is highlighted in reverse video, and press the Set Button poe. NOTE: Once the EzSet/EQ process starts, the volume control and Standby/Off switches are temporarily disabled while the tests are in progress. Do not adjust the volume or turn the unit off until you see the on-screen message change to indicate that EzSet/EQ is finished. WARNING !! During measurement please maintain silence while several sound bursts are heard. START : BACK TO BACK TO OFF ON EZSET/EQ MAIN MASTER MENU Figure 11 Step 5. At this point, a series of test tones will circulate among all the speakers in your system. While this is happening, the AVR 645 is reading the signal to determine which speaker positions are active, what type of speaker is present at each active position, what the distance is from the listening position to each speaker, and to begin to build a profile of the impact of the room's acoustics on the quality of audio reproduction. When the tones stop, the system will pause for as long as a minute while the processor makes its calculations based on the results of the signal measurements. Do not be alarmed if the "WARNING" message remains on the screen after tones stop until a results message is displayed, as shown in Step 6 or 7. NOTE: While these tests detect whether a speaker is connected to a particular output, they cannot determine whether the speaker is in the correct position. (For example, it can tell whether a speaker is connected to the Surround Right output, but it cannot tell whether the speaker is on the right or left side of your listening room.) For that reason, we strongly recommend that you try to listen carefully to make sure that the test tone circulates in a clockwise rotation, starting with the front left speaker, to the center, to the front right, and so on to the subwoofer. If the tone is heard from a speaker that seems as though it is out of sequence, such as the tone coming from the surround left speaker when the next speaker in the sequence should be the surround right speaker, exit the EzSet/EQ system when the test sequence is completed and use the manual output level tone adjustment process, as outlined on page 33, to determine which, if any, speaker is incorrectly connected. When the test process stops, you will see a message indicating that the Far Field measurements are complete. If there is an error, follow the instructions in Step 7A or Step 7b. Select activity AUTOMATIC EQ DESIGN MANUAL EQ DESIGN EZSET/EQ MANUAL SETUP BACK TO MASTER MENU Figure 10 Figure 9 Step 2. Select one of the two options shown based on the way you wish to have the system settings entered: · In most cases, you will want to use the Automatic mode, which calibrates the system for speaker presence, speaker "size", speaker crossover, channel output level, speaker-to-listener delay time and room equalization. To choose this mode simply press the Set Button poe, as the cursor is already pointing to AUTOMATIC EQ DESIGN when the menu appears on the screen. Then press the Set Button poe again Step 4. The final menu screen before the EzSet/EQ process starts is a warning screen (Figure 11) that serves as a reminder to keep the room as quiet as possible while the system is in use. Extraneous noise of any kind may adversely affect the accuracy of the system's results. Do not talk while the test tones are circulating, and if possible, turn off any ventilation systems if the noise form the air flow is loud enough for you to hear. Should an outside noise such as a phone ringing occur during the test process, we recommend that you rerun EzSet/EQ. If you do not wish to start the test process at this time, press the //¤ Navigation Button n© to return to either the EzSet/EQ menu or the Master Menu, and press the Set Button poe. To begin the EzSet/EQ Near 28 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Step 6. When the Far Field tests are complete, a message screen will appear to indicate whether the procedure was successful or not. In most cases, there will not be any problems and you will see the message shown in Figure 12 on your screen. FAR FIELD COMPLETE * EQ successful Speaker config detected FL : YES SBR: YES CEN : YES SBL: YES FR : YES SL : YES SR : YES SUB: YES DO NEAR BACK TO FIELD MASTER * reduce the system volume level by 3dB before trying EzSet/EQ again. * EZSET/EQ ERROR * An overload was detected. Please verify mic position. Reduce the volume by 6dB and repeat the procedure. BACK TO MASTER MENU are ready to proceed with the test, make certain that the microphone is properly pointed toward the speaker selected for calibration, at a distance of about 2 feet. Press the > Navigation Button n© so that ON is highlighted and THENpress the Set Button poe. Step 10. One short test signal will be sent to the speaker position being calibrated and after a slight pause from the system to calculate the test results, you will see either a NEAR FIELD COMPLETE message (Figure 16) or a NEAR FIELD ERROR message (Figure 17). In most cases, the COMPLETE message will appear, in which case you should proceed to Step 11; if an ERROR message appears, go to Step 12. Step 11. If the test results were successful, the message shown in Figure 16 will appear. To properly calibrate the system, you will need to run the Near Field tests for all three front channel speakers (left, center and right). After running the test for the front left speaker, make certain that the cursor is pointing toward BACK TO NEAR FIELD and press the Set Button poe. You will return to the NEAR FIELD EQ SELECT menu (Figure 15), where you should repeat Steps 8 through 11 until all three front speakers have been calibrated. When that is done, the EzSet/EQ process is complete. Press the ¤ Navigation Button n© to return to the MASTER MENU. * NEAR FIELD COMPLETE * MENU Figure 14 Figure 12 If the speaker positions shown match the actual speaker layout in your system, confirm that the cursor is pointing to DO NEAR FIELD and press the Set Button poe to take the Near Field measurements from the front left, center and right speakers. Continue these instructions with Step 8. Step 7a. If the measurements are not successful due to a missing or malfunctioning speaker, the FAR FIELD EQ ERROR message will appear as shown in Figure 13. EzSet/EQ is programmed to look for speaker pairs at the front left/front right, surround left/surround right and surround back left/surround back right positions. If the test results indicate that one, but not both of the speakers in any of these pairs is present, the menu will show NO next to the speaker position where the tests did not report back that a speaker is present. Should this message appear, make note of the suspect speaker location, exit the menus and turn the receiver off. Check all speaker wire connections and then rerun EzSet/EQ. * FAR FIELD EQ ERROR * Detected speaker config FL : YES SBR: YES CEN : YES SBL: YES FR : YES SL : YES SR : NO SUB: YES Verify spkr connections Verify mic position Reduce background noise BACK TO MASTER MENU Step 8. When the Far Field measurements are completed, the next step is to take three Near Field measurements, one at each front speaker position. These measurements enable EzSet/EQ to produce the most accurate settings for high-frequency equalization. The Near Field measurements are similar to the Far Field tests, except that the system will "listen" to only one speaker at a time, rather than sending the test signals to all speakers in rotation. At the NEAR FIELD EQ SELECT menu (Figure 15) that should be on your screen after completing the instructions in Step 6, press the Set Button poe to start the near field measurements with the front left speaker. If you are repeating the setup process, you may also use the //¤ Navigation Buttons n© to select any of the three speaker positions shown. * NEAR FIELD EQ SELECT Please select FL Speaker CEN Speaker FR Speaker TO MASTER MENU * 1. 2. 3. EZSET/EQ has successfully performed Near Field EQ for the selected speaker. BACK BACK TO TO NEAR FIELD MASTER MENU BACK Figure 16 Figure 15 Figure 13 Step 7b. In some cases, the system may not function properly, due to overly high output levels. When this occurs, you will see the message shown in Figure 14. If you see this message, verify that the microphone is in the correct position, and is not too close to any one speaker. Then press the Set Button poe to go back to the MASTER MENU. From there, return to the EzSet/EQ system and when you are once again at the FAR FIELD MEASURE screen, At the NEAR FIELD MESSAGE menu, you will see an instruction to place the microphone in a different position than the one used for the initial Far Field measurements. This time, place the microphone close to the speaker to be measured, at a distance of about 2 feet. The top of the microphone should be pointed toward the speaker, rather than pointing up as was done for the Far Field tests. Press the Set Button poe to continue. Step 9. You will now see a WARNING message similar to the one shown in Figure 11 except that it will contain an option to return to the NEAR FIELD EQ SELECT menu (Figure 15) as well as the ability to return to the MASTER MENU. If you Step 12. If a NEAR FIELD ERROR message appears, as shown in Figure 17, make certain that the microphone is about 2 feet from the speaker being tested and that the top of the microphone unit is pointing toward the speaker. You may also have to raise or lower the master volume to achieve accurate readings. After checking these two items, as needed, make certain that the cursor is pointing to the BACK TO NEAR FIELD line and press the Set Button poe. This will return you to the NEAR FIELD EQ SELECT menu (Figure 15) where you should repeat Steps 8 through 11, adjusting the mike placement and volume level as needed until the NEAR FIELD COMPLETE menu (Figure 16) appears after the test tone stops. SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 29 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION * NEAR FIELD ERROR was * not * MANUAL SETUP * ON Speaker Size Menu Although most listeners will prefer to take advantage of the accuracy and speed of EzSet/EQ to make all of the necessary speaker adjustments, advanced users may wish to experiment with how different combinations of settings sound in their home theater environment or to use settings other than those calculated by EzSet/EQ, to accommodate personal listening preferences. The menu system used in your AVR 645 differs somewhat from conventional speaker setup menus in that it consolidates the speaker "size" and crossover into one convenient menu. Even if you are familiar with making these adjustments, it is strongly recommended that you read the following section of this manual. On the SPEAKER SIZE menu (Figure 19) you have the option to change the type of speaker configured for each of the four position groups, to change the crossover setting for any one of those speakers, to adjust the setting point for the low-pass filter that determines which frequencies are sent to the subwoofer for low-frequency effects (LFE) signals, to change the subwoofer bass redirection mode when the Front Left/Right speakers are set to Large and to change the setting for the subwoofer size. If, as recommended, you have first run the EzSet/EQ system, as shown on pages 27­30, the settings established by EzSet/EQ will be displayed as a starting point for any manual adjustments. You may reestablish those settings at any time during an adjustment on this menu by pressing the //¤ Navigation Button n© until the cursor is on the EZSET SETTINGS line of the menu and then pressing the Navigation Button n© so that ON is highlighted in reverse video. Note, however, that once this is done, any manual adjustments made will be lost and must be reentered. Speaker Size At each of the four speaker group positions, you have the ability to select the speaker "size" and, when a "Small" speaker is selected, the frequency below which low-frequency information is sent to the subwoofer, as opposed to the speakers for the channel being adjusted. For that reason, before making the adjustments on the FRONT L/R, CENTER, SIDE SURR and BACK SURR menu lines, it is important to know the frequency range for the speaker. This information is typically found in the "Specifications" section of the speaker's owner's manual. If you cannot find the specification for the lowest frequency the speaker can handle, start with the settings entered by running EzSet/EQ and then try one setting above or below the existing entry. We do not recommend changing the crossover point more than Near Field EQ successful. Please check mic placement and volume setting BACK TO NEAR FIELD BACK TO MASTER MENU EzSet EQ : OFF EzSet ADJUST SPEAKER SIZE DELAY ADJUST CHANNEL ADJUST BACK TO EZSET/EQ MAIN Figure 17 Figure 18 When the measurements have been successfully completed, your system is ready for use. Thanks to EzSet/EQ, the settings for speaker "size," speaker crossover, channel output and individual channel delay time have been automatically set and require no further adjustment. In addition, EzSet/EQ also performs a complete room equalization that tailors the system's performance for the best possible sound with your combination of speakers, speaker placement and room acoustics. The next few pages in this manual detail the procedure for manually entering system data, but unless you want to view the setting information and make an adjustment, you are now ready to enjoy the finest in home theater and music reproduction. Go to page 36 for complete information on operating your AVR 645. If you have already run the EzSet/EQ calibration system, the first line of the menu enables you to hear the difference between the settings established by EzSet/EQ. The default setting is ON, which plays the incoming source with the EzSet/EQ settings. To hear the system in a Bypass mode, with none of the equalization filters in the circuit path, press the Navigation Button n© so that OFF is highlighted. Once changed, this setting will remain until you change it again in this menu. While you may want to use this menu option to hear the difference that EzSet/EQ makes, we recommend that you leave the setting on to take advantage of the benefits of EzSet/EQ's advanced room correction technology. The EzSet ADJUST line on the menu enables you to set the system's Tilt, or high-frequency boost. To make this adjustment, first make sure that EzSet EQ line is set to ON, as this item is not available when EzSet/EQ is not in the signal path. To adjust the tilt setting, make sure that the cursor is on the EzSet ADJUST line, and press the Set Button poe. Then press the Navigation Button n© to enter the desired setting. When you have completed your adjustment, press the > Navigation Button n© to move the cursor down to the BACK TO MANUAL SETUP line and press the Set Button poe. Note on Manual Setup Menus: Each manual setup menu (Speaker Size, Delay Adjust and Channel Adjust) includes a line that reads EZSET SETTINGS. When the default setting of OFF is shown, you are able to make any required adjustments that are available on that menu. However, you may change the setting to ON at any time to recall the settings established when EzSet/EQ was last run. It is also important to note that when the EzSet/EQ settings are in use, the AVR will not allow any changes to be made. To trim the settings, press the Navigation Button n© until the cursor is on the EZSET SETTINGS line on the menu in use and press the Navigation Button n© to change the setting to OFF. This will allow you to make changes to the settings on that menu. Manual Setup In most cases it is simpler, easier and more accurate to let EzSet/EQ take care of entering the system parameters for speaker "size", speaker crossover, channel output and individual channel delay time. However, if you feel that your listening room or system components are best suited to manual entry of these settings, the AVR 645 also allows you to enter or trim any of these system parameters. Even if you do make the settings manually, we recommend that you run the EzSet/EQ tests first so that a baseline setting is established, and then make your adjustments from there. Note that once EzSet/EQ has been run you do not need to adjust all system settings, only those that you want to change. To view or change the current settings, press the OSD Button U on the remote to bring up the MASTER MENU (Figure 1). Next, press the ¤ Navigation Button n© as needed until the cursor is on the EZSET/EQ line. Navigate to the EZSET/EQ MANUAL SETUP line. Press the Set Button poe to view the MANUAL SETUP menu (Figure 18). 30 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SYSTEM CONFIGURATION that due to the possible impact that will have on the speaker's performance. If you do not have access to the owner's manual for a particular speaker, you should be able to obtain the needed information from the Web site or customer service department of the speaker's manufacturer. To manually adjust the speaker settings, go to the SPEAKER SIZE menu by pressing the OSD Button U on the remote and when the MASTER MENU (Figure 1) appears, press the //¤ Navigation Button n© until the cursor is on the EZSET/EQ line and press the Set Button poe. Navigate to the EZSET/EQ MANUAL SETUP line and press the Set Button poe. When the MANUAL SETUP menu (Figure 18) appears, press the //¤ Navigation Button n© again until the cursor is on the SPEAKER SIZE line and press the Set Button poe. On the SPEAKER SIZE menu (Figure 19) you will see a display of either the settings that were established when EzSet/EQ was run, or the factory default settings if you have not yet run the automated system. * SPEAKER SIZE * The warning message will remain for four seconds and then the SPEAKER SIZE menu will return to the screen. At this point you may change the settings to the "size" or crossover for any of the four speaker positions using the Navigation Buttons n© as shown above. The information below details the settings available for each of the speaker configurations. At each of the four speaker position lines, you have the option to set the speaker size and crossover. Note that the "size" does not refer to the speaker's actual physical size, but rather to the ability of the speaker to reproduce low-frequency information. If your speakers at any position are traditional full-range models capable of handling the full audio spectrum, select LARGE. These speakers are called "large" since the low-frequency drivers required to play bass without strain or distortion are typically eight to fifteen inches in diameter, in turn making the speaker cabinet larger than those with small (or no) low-frequency drivers. When the speakers at a particular position are smaller frequency-limited speakers that do not have the ability to properly reproduce low-frequency sounds, select SMALL. At all speaker positions except for the front left/right speakers, you may also select NONE. This setting tells the system that no speakers are present at that position, allowing the AVR to select the correct surround modes that are compatible with the number of speakers installed. For example, in order to use the Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS-ES, Logic 7/7channel and "7 Stereo" modes, you must have either LARGE or SMALL entered as the setting for the BACK SURR channels. When LARGE is selected for any channel, a fullrange signal will be sent to the speaker outputs for that channel. For all speaker positions except the front left/right, when LARGE is chosen, no derived sound will be sent to the subwoofer output, although in all cases the special low-frequency effects (LFE) signals available on 5.1 or 6.1 digital programs will always be sent to the subwoofer output. When SMALL is selected for any channel, you may also enter a setting for the crossover frequency at which sound is divided between the frequency above which sound is sent to the channel's speakers and below which sound is sent to the subwoofer. When configuring a "small" speaker, choose the setting that has the frequency closest to that of the lowest frequency the speakers in question are capable of handling. If one of the six available crossover points does not match, select the one that is above, but closest to, the speaker's low-frequency limit. When there are no speakers available at a specific position, select NONE. When this option is chosen for the Center or Side Surround speakers, the sound that would normally be sent to these channels will be split between the front left and right speakers. Note that when your system does not include Center or Surround speakers, the use of Dolby Virtual Speaker as a surround mode may provide a sound field that simulates the presence of these speakers. (See the appendix for more information on the Dolby Virtual Speaker mode.) Note that when NONE is selected for the Back Surround speakers, the 6.1/7.1 channel surround modes are not available. When this is the case for your system, you may wish to take advantage of the availability of the unused amplifier channel pair to power a second set of speakers in another room. (See page 46 for more information on amplifier configuration.) Once any desired changes have been made to the speaker size and/or crossover, press the //¤ Navigation Button n© to move the cursor to any other line on this menu to make a setting change, or go to the BACK TO MANUAL SETUP menu and then press the Set Button poe to continue with overall configuration. LFE Low-Pass-Filter Setting The LFE LP FLT line selects the frequency setting below which sounds that may be available from a special low-frequency effects (LFE) track are sent to the subwoofer. In most cases, this setting will be set accurately by EzSet/EQ but, should you wish to make a change from that setting or the 120Hz frequency that is most commonly used in the creation of LFE channels by motion picture sound mixers, after making sure that the SPEAKER SIZE menu (Figure 19) is on the screen, press the //¤ Navigation Button n© so that the cursor is pointing to LFE LP FLT. Press the Navigation Button n© to begin the selection process, and note that the warning message (Figure 20) will appear reminding you to rerun EzSet/EQ after all changes have been made. When the SPEAKER SIZE menu returns to the screen, press the Navigation Button n© to make your selection. When the desired setting appears, press the //¤ Navigation Button n© to move the cursor to any other line on this menu where you wish to make a setting change, or go to the BACK TO MANUAL SETUP menu and then press the Set Button poe to continue with overall configuration. Sub Mode Setting When the Front Left/Right speakers are configured as "Large" and a subwoofer is detected by EzSet/EQ FL/FR :SM - 100Hz CENTER :SM - 100Hz SL/SR :SM - 100Hz SBL/SBR :SM - 100Hz LFE LP FLT :120 Hz SUB MODE :SUB SUB SIZE :10in/250mm EZSET SETTINGS: OFF ON BACK TO MANUAL SETUP Figure 19 To change the setting for any of the four speaker positions, press the //¤ Navigation Button n© until the cursor points to the line where you wish to make the change. Press the Navigation Button n© to change the setting, but note that when you do this for the first time in the menu, a warning message (Figure 20) will appear in the on-screen display reminding you to rerun EzSet/EQ after you are finished with any speaker configuration changes. This is necessary to make any level output adjustments needed after the setting changes so that the new configuration will be properly integrated. * X-OVER CHANGE WARNING * Speaker X-Over Freq or Size has been changed. Please re-run EZSET/EQ Figure 20 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 31 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION or manually configured as being available, additional options are available to further customize bass redirection. To change these settings, first make sure that the SPEAKER SIZE menu (Figure 19) is on the screen, and then press the //¤ Navigation Button n© so that the cursor is pointing to SUB MODE. Press the Navigation Button n© to begin the selection process, and note that the warning message (Figure 20) will appear reminding you to rerun EzSet/EQ after all changes have been made. The following options are available: · The default setting for Large front left/right speakers when a subwoofer is present is SUB L/R + LFE. In this mode, all sounds below the crossover point set on the LFE LP FLT line will be sent to BOTH the subwoofer and the front left/right speakers. · To send only the LFE channel information to the subwoofer, but have all other ("derived") lowfrequency sounds sent to the front left/right speakers, select the SUB (LFE)setting. · To have low-frequency information sent to the subwoofer only when Large speakers are selected, choose SUB (L/R) .This option is only available when the unit is set to SURROUND OFF so that a pure analog audio path is provided. · When no subwoofer is present and Large speakers are configured for the front left/right position, select NONE. This will route all low-frequency information to the front left/right speakers. When the SPEAKER SIZE menu returns to the screen, replacing the warning message, press the Navigation Button n© to make your selection. When the desired setting appears, press the //¤ Navigation Button n© to move the cursor to any other line on this menu where you wish to make a setting change, or go to the BACK TO MANUAL SETUP menu and then press the Set Button poe to continue with overall configuration. Subwoofer Size The final setting on the SPEAKER SIZE menu enables you to change the setting for the subwoofer size. In the event that EzSet/EQ did not accurately enter the correct size, or if you wish to experiment with a different setting, first make sure that the SPEAKER SIZE menu (Figure 19) is on the screen; then press the //¤ Navigation Button n© so that the cursor is pointing to SUB SIZE and then press the Navigation Button n© to begin the selection process. Note that a warning message (Figure 20) will appear for 4 seconds to remind you to rerun EzSet/EQ after all changes have been made. Select a setting that best matches the diameter of your subwoofer's driver, or which provides the appropriate high-pass filter setting for your system. In each case, the frequency of the high-pass filter determines the frequencies below which no information is sent to the subwoofer: · The setting for an 8-inch/200mm driver activates a 38Hz subwoofer high-pass filter. · The setting for a 10-inch/250mm driver activates a 30Hz subwoofer high-pass filter. · The setting for a 12-inch/305mm driver activates a 20Hz subwoofer high-pass filter. · The setting for a 15-inch/380mm driver activates a 15Hz subwoofer high-pass filter. When all changes to speaker-related settings have been made, press the // ¤ Navigation Button n© until the cursor is on the BACK TO MANUAL SETUP menu; then press the Set Button poe so that you may make any other adjustments to the system parameters. Remember to rerun the EzSet/EQ system if any changes have been made to the settings on this menu, following the instructions for using the Manual mode shown on page 28. Delay Settings Due to the different distances between the listening position and each speaker position, the amount of time it takes for sound to reach your ears from each channel is different. You may compensate for this difference through the use of the delay settings to adjust the timing for the speaker placement and acoustic conditions in your listening room or home theater. In most cases, the settings established by EzSet/EQ are accurate to under a foot, but the placement of the microphone and other factors may influence the setting. Should you wish to manually adjust the channel delay times, follow the instructions shown below. Whenever adjustments to the delay settings are made remember that the distance settings need not be accurate to the inch, as the system is designed to accommodate a typical listening area rather han the precise measurement from the speakers to a specific "sweet spot" position. In addition to providing delaying adjustments for each individual speaker position, the AVR 645 allows you to adjust the delay for the combined output of all speakers as a group. This feature is called A/V Sync Delay; it allows you to compensate for delays to the video image that may be caused by the processing in products such as digital video displays, video scalers, digital cable or satellite systems, or personal video recorders. With proper adjustment of the setting for A/V Sync Delay, you can eliminate the loss of lip sync that may be caused by digital video applications. To make any changes to the delay settings, go to the DELAY ADJUST submenu within the MANUAL SETUP menu (Figure 18). To do this, first press the OSD Button U so that the MASTER MENU (Figure 1) appears. Next, press the // ¤ Navigation Button n© until the cursor is on the EZSET/EQ line on the menu in use and press the Set Button poe. Navigate to EZSET/EQ MANUAL SETUP and press the Set Button poe. When the MANUAL SETUP menu is shown, press the // ¤Navigation Button n© again until the cursor is on the DELAY ADJUST line and press the Set Button poe to view the DELAY ADJUST menu (Figure 21). * DELAY ADJUST * FL :12 ft SBR:10 ft CEN:12 ft SBL:10 ft FR :12 ft SL :10 ft SR :10 ft SUB:12 ft DELAY RESET: OFF ON UNIT: FEET METER EZSET SETTINGS : OFF BACK TO MANUAL SETUP ON Figure 21 Once the DELAY ADJUST menu is on your screen, note that the default for distance settings is in feet. If your measurements are in feet, proceed to the next step; if your measurements are made in meters, press the ¤ Navigation Button n© until the on-screen cursor is at the UNIT line on the menu. Then, press the < / > Navigation Button n© so that METER is highlighted. When the change in measurement units is made, press the //¤ Navigation Button n© to return the cursor to the FL position. If you wish to reset all delay settings to the factory defaults, as shown in Figure 21, press the //¤ Navigation Button n© until the cursor is pointing to the DELAY RESET line. Next, press the < / > Navigation Button n© so that ON is highlighted in reverse video. The settings will reset, and you may now continue to make any needed changes following the instructions shown below. Once you make the first change to the default settings, the setting on the DELAY RESET line will return to OFF, indicating that the factory defaults are no longer in effect. To change the setting, first make sure that the onscreen cursor is pointing to FL, and press the < / > Navigation Button n© until the distance from the center speaker to the preferred listening position is entered. Next, press the ¤ Navigation Button n© to move the cursor to the next line and use the < / > Navigation Button n© again to enter 32 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SYSTEM CONFIGURATION the distance from the main listening position to the center speaker. Repeat the procedure for all active speaker positions, first using the ¤ Navigation Button n© to change to the next position; then use the Navigation Button n© to change the setting. Note that only the speaker positions that have been set to LARGE or SMALL in the SPEAKER SETUP menu, as shown on page 30, may be adjusted. The appearance of three dashes next to a speaker position in place of a distance setting indicates that you have not configured an active speaker for that location. If you have already run EzSet/EQ, return to the settings established by the automated system by pressing the // ¤ Navigation Button n© until the cursor is pointing to the EZSET SETTINGS line. Next, press the Navigation Button n© so that ON is highlighted in reverse video. The settings will be resent to the values calculated by EzSet/EQ, and the menu will be locked so that the settings may not be changed. To go back into the menu and make any manual changes to one or more channels, you must first return the cursor to the EZSET SETTINGS line and press the Navigation Button n© so that OFF is highlighted in reverse video. This will unlock the menu to allow changes. When the delay time for all speaker positions has been set, you may return to manual setup by pressing the // ¤ Navigation Button n© until the cursor is pointing to BACK TO MANUAL SETUP; then press the Set Button poe. The delay settings may also be adjusted at any time using the main remote control and while viewing an on-screen image by pressing the Delay Select Button Z. The A/V Sync Delay setting is first, and it may be adjusted by pressing the Set Button p within five seconds of when the A/V SYNC DELAY message appears in the on-screen display and the Lower Display Line $. Then, press the Navigation Button n to enter the desired delay setting that brings the video and sound back in sync. Press the Set Button p again to enter the setting. Note that the A/V Sync Delay setting is unique to each video input source, so you may enter a different setting to compensate for the differences between any product attached to the different inputs. To change one of the individual speaker positions directly, press the Speaker Select Button a, followed by the // ¤ Navigation Button n to select the desired position as that name appears in the on-screen display and the Lower Display Line $. When the name of the speaker position to be adjusted appears press the Set Button p within 5 seconds. Press the Navigation Button n to enter the desired delay setting for that speaker and then press the Set Button p to enter the setting. The // ¤ Navigation Button n may be used to select another position, or you may simply wait 5 seconds for the system to time out and return to normal operation. When all changes to the Delay settings have been made press the // ¤ Navigation Button n© until the cursor is on the BACK TO MANUAL SETUP menu and then pressing the Set Button poe so that you may make any other adjustments to the system parameters. If the changes just made complete the manual adjustments needed, press the OSD Button U to exit the menu system and resume normal system operation. Output Level Adjustment Output level adjustment is a key part of the configuration of any surround sound product. It is particularly important for a digital receiver such as the AVR 645, as correct outputs ensure that you hear soundtracks with the proper directionality and intensity. In most cases, you will not need to make any adjustments to the output level, as the settings made by running EzSet/EQ are as accurate as those made manually. However, you are able to use the CHANNEL ADJUST menu to trim the settings to suit your personal preferences or to configure the system so that the output settings are different from one input source to another. The ability to make individual output level adjustments on a per-input basis is useful for listeners who may prefer different settings for the subwoofer or an individual channel group such as the front speakers when playing musical selections via the CD input as opposed to the movie soundtracks more frequently used with the DVD input. This menu also allows you to adjust the output levels using external sources such as a test disc or other program material that you use as a standard, rather than the system's test tone. IMPORTANT NOTE: Listeners are often confused about the operation of the surround channels. While some assume that sound should always be coming from each speaker, most of the time there will be little or no sound in the surround channels. This is because they are only used when a movie director or sound mixer specifically places sound there to create ambience, a special effect or to continue action from the front of the room to the rear. When the output levels are properly set, it is normal for surround speakers to operate only occasionally. Artificially increasing the volume to the rear speakers may destroy the illusion of an enveloping sound field that duplicates the way you hear sound in a movie theater or concert hall, even when making manual adjustments. Before beginning the output level adjustment process, make certain that all speaker connections have been properly made. The system volume should be set to the level that you will use during a typical listening session. We recommend that EzSet/EQ be used when the AVR is first installed to establish the initial level settings. To make any changes to the channel output settings, go to the CHANNEL ADJUST sub-menu within the MANUAL SETUP menu (Figure 18). To do this, first press the OSD Button U so that the MASTER MENU (Figure 1) appears. Next, press the // ¤ Navigation Button n© until the cursor is on the EZSET/EQ line on the menu in use and press the Set Button poe. Navigate to EZSET/EQ MANUAL SETUP and press the Set Button poe. In the MANUAL SETUP menu, press the // ¤ Navigation Button n© again until the cursor is on the CHANNEL ADJUST line and press the Set Button poe to view the CHANNEL ADJUST menu (Figure 22). * CHANNEL ADJUST * FL : 0 dB SBR: 0 dB CEN: 0 dB SBL: 0 dB FR : 0 dB SL : 0 dB SR : 0 dB SUB: 0 dB TEST TONE : AUTO OFF MAN LEVEL RESET: OFF ON CH ADJUST: GLOBAL EZSET SETTINGS: OFF ON BACK TO MANUAL SETUP Figure 22 To provide the maximum flexibility, channel output level adjustments may be made either with or without the internal test tone, and when the tone is in use it may be programmed to automatically circulate among the active channels or to only move from one channel to the next on your command. When the CHANNEL ADJUST menu first appears we recommend that you always run the test tone once the automatic mode to verify that the speakers have been properly connected. To do this, press the // ¤ Navigation Button n© again until the cursor is on the TEST TONE line and then press the Navigation Button n© until AUTO is in highlighted video. This will cause the test tone to circulate among all of the channels for five seconds at each position. As the test tone circulates, the cursor will flash and move next to each position to indicate where the tone should be coming from. If the tone is coming from a different speaker than the one indicated on the menu screen turn the AVR 645 off using the Main Power Switch A and check the speaker wiring or connections to external power amplifiers to make certain that each speaker is connected to the correct output terminal. When you have verified that all speakers are SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 33 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION connected to the correct output terminal, turn the AVR 645 back on and return to this menu to resume the channel adjustment procedure. If any speaker connections were changed we also recommend that you rerun EzSet/EQ before making any manual calibration adjustments. After checking for speaker placement, let the test noise circulate again, and listen to see which channels sound louder than the others. Using the front left speaker as a reference, press the Navigation Button n© on the remote to bring all speakers to the same volume level. When the Navigation Button n© is pushed, the test noise circulation will pause on the channel being adjusted to give you time to make the adjustment. When you release the button, the circulation will resume after five seconds. Continue to adjust the individual channels until the volume level sounds the same from each speaker. Adjustments should be made with the Navigation Button n© on the remote control only, NOT the main volume controls. If you are using a soundpressure level (SPL) meter for precise level adjustment, set the volume so that the meter reads 75dB, C-Weighting Slow. When all channels have an equal volume level, the adjustment is complete. To exit this menu, press the //¤ Navigation Button n© until the cursor is next to the BACK TO MANUAL SETUP line, and then press the Set Button poe to return to the MANUAL SETUP menu. In addition to having the test tone circulate automatically, you may also turn the test tone on, but advance it from one channel to the next manually. This allows you to make calibration adjustments, but to have more control over the way the test tone is moved among the channels. To change the tone manually, first make certain that the CHANNEL ADJUST menu is on the screen, following the instructions shown above, and then press the //¤ Navigation Button n© until the cursor is on the TEST TONE line. Next, press the Navigation Button n© until MANUAL appears. This will start the test tone from the front left speaker position but, rather than circulating to the next channel every five seconds as is the case in the automatic mode, you must press the //¤ Navigation Button n© to change the channel the test tone is being sent to. When you have circulated through all channels the test tone will stop, but you may restart it by returning to the TEST TONE line again and activating manual sequencing. The final option for tone adjustment using the menu system is to not use the internal test tone at all. To do this, simply use the //¤ Navigation Button n© to change the channel and then use the < / > Navigation Button n© to change the output level. When making channel output adjustments without the internal test tone we strongly recommend that you use a test disc in the "repeat" mode on your DVD or CD player so that the signal being used is constant throughout the adjustment process. The output levels may also be adjusted at any time using the remote control and semi-OSD system. To adjust the output levels in this fashion, press the Test Button f. As soon as the button is pressed, the test tone will begin to circulate as indicated earlier. The correct channel from which the test noise should be heard will be shown in the lower third of the video screen and in the Lower Display Line $. While the test noise is circulating, the proper channel position will also be indicated in the Speaker/Channel Input Indicators @ by a blinking letter within the correct channel. To adjust the output level, press the //¤ Navigation Button n© until the desired level is shown in the display or on the screen. Once the buttons are released, the test noise will begin to circulate again in five seconds. When all channels have the same output level, press the Test Button f again to complete the process. NOTE: Output level adjustment with the test tone is not available in the Surround Off modes. In addition to the controls for selecting channels and the test tone operation, the settings on this menu also allow you to reset the level settings to either the factory default of 0dB or to reestablish the settings that were entered by running EzSet/EQ. To reset all channel levels to 0dB, press the //¤ Navigation Button n© so that the cursor is pointing to the LEVEL RESET line and then press the //¤ Navigation Button n© once so that ON appears in highlighted video. To return to the settings established by EzSet/EQ, even if you have made manual changes to the output trims using the steps shown above, press the //¤ Navigation Button n© so that the cursor is pointing to the EZSET SETTINGS line and then press the < / > Navigation Button n© once so ON appears in highlighted video. Remember that after turning the EzSet/EQ settings back on you must return to this menu line and change the setting to OFF if you wish to make any manual trim adjustments. The final setting in this menu enables you to have the output levels remain the same for all inputs or to be adjusted differently for each (or any) input. While most listeners prefer to keep the same output levels for all sources, you may wish to raise or lower some channels, particularly the subwoofer output for a specific source such as a CD that is primarily used for music playback. To enter individual settings for a specific channel, first make sure that you have either run EzSet/EQ and/or made any desired manual trim adjustments to set a baseline for all channels. After that is done, press the OSD Button U to exit the menu system and then select the input for which you wish to enter different level settings by using either the Input Source Selector 7 on the front panel or the buttons on the remote that are used to select an input source deXhç®. Next, return to the CHANNEL ADJUST submenu using the steps outlined above. At the CHANNEL ADJUST menu, press Navigation Button n© until the cursor is pointing to the LEVEL TRIM line and then press the < / > Navigation Button n© once so that INDEPENDENT appears in highlighted video. When this setting is active you may change the channel output levels for any input without changing the settings previously established for another. //¤ When all changes to the Channel Output levels and the associated level trim settings have been made, press the //¤ Navigation Button n© until the cursor is on the BACK TO MANUAL SETUP menu and then pressing the Set Button poe so that you may make any other adjustments to the system parameters. If the changes just made complete the manual adjustments needed, press the OSD Button U to exit the menu system and resume normal system operation. Additional Input Adjustments After one input has been adjusted for Surround mode, digital input (if any), speaker type, and output levels, go back to the IN/OUT SETUP line on the MASTER MENU (Figure 1) and enter the settings for each input that you will use. In most cases, only the digital input and surround mode will be different from one input to the next, while the speaker type, crossover frequency, Night mode and output level settings will usually be the same and may be quickly entered by entering the same data used for the original input. Once the settings outlined on the previous pages have been made, the AVR 645 is ready for operation. While there are some additional settings to be made, these are best done after you have had an opportunity to 34 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SYSTEM CONFIGURATION listen to a variety of sources and different kinds of program material. These advanced settings are described on pages 44 and 45 of this manual. In addition, any of the settings made in the initial configuration of the unit may be changed at any time. As you add new or different sources or speakers, or if you wish to change a setting to better reflect your listening taste, simply follow the instructions for changing the settings for that parameter as shown in this section. Having completed the setup and configuration process for your AVR 645, you are about to experience the finest in music and home theater listening. Enjoy! SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 35 OPERATION Basic Operation Once you have completed the initial setup and configuration, the AVR 645 is simple to operate and enjoy. The following instructions will help you maximize the enjoyment of your new receiver: Turning the AVR 645 On or Off · When using the AVR for the first time, you must press the Main Power Switch A in until it latches. This places the unit in a Standby mode, as indicated by the amber illumination surrounding the Standby/On Switch 1. · To turn the AVR on or off from the front panel, press the Standby/On Switch 1. · To turn the unit on and select the input source that was in use the last time the AVR was on, press the AVR Selector 4ç on either remote. · To turn the unit on and select a specific source, press any one of the Input Selectors 3Xh on the main remote or É® on the ZR 10 remote . When When the remote is used to turn the unit "off," it is actually placing the system in a Standby mode, as indicated by the amber lighting around the Standby/On Switch 1. · To put the AVR in the Sleep mode, press the Sleep Button S. Each press of the button will decrease the time before the AVR shuts down in the following sequence. XM channel that was last tuned. Press the button again to select between FM, AM and XM. · To directly select the FM tuner as the input, press the Tuner/FM Select Button X down towards the bottom of the remote. · To select a specific source using the ZR 10 remote, press any of the Input Selectors É ®. When selecting the Tuner as the input, each press of the Tuner Selector É scrolls through the choice of FM, AM or XM Radio (when an optional XM Ready or Passport module is installed and the XM service has been activated). REMINDER: When using any of the Input Selectors to change a source, you must press the AVR Selector 4ç to control AVR functions other than volume or source selection. · When a new input is selected, the AVR will automatically switch to the digital input (if selected), surround mode, component video input, A/V sync delay and Night mode configurations that were in effect the last time that input was used. · The front-panel Video 4 Inputs N, Optical Digital 4 Input K or the Coaxial Digital 4 Input M may be used to connect a device such as a video game or camcorder to your home entertainment system on a temporary basis. · As the input source is changed, the new input name will appear momentarily as an on-screen display in the lower third of the video display (except when 720p or 1080i sources are in use). The input name will also appear in the Upper Display Line # and in the front-panel Input Indicators !. · When an audio only source is selected, the last video input used remains routed to the Video 1/Video Monitor Outputs PS. This permits simultaneous viewing and listening to different sources. 6-Channel/8-Channel Direct Input There are four input choices available for use with sources such as DVD-Audio SACD player or HD-DVD or Blu-Ray disc player that are connected to the 8-Channel Direct Inputs c. Select the appropriate input according to the way your system and source equipment is configured: · The 6 CH DIRECT input should be used when the SBR and SBL inputs are NOT in use and the input source device has its own internal bass management system. This input passes the input from the source directly through to the volume control without any analog-to-digital conversion, and it mutes the unused input jacks to prevent unwanted noise from interfering with system performance. · The 6 CH DVD AUDIO input should be used when the SBR and SBL inputs are NOT in use and when the input source does NOT have its own i Once you have set the desired Sleep Time, the frontpanel display will automatically dim to half-brightness. The display will return to full-brightness when any button on the front panel or a remote is pressed, and then return again to half-brightness. To view the time remaining until the unit shuts down, press the Sleep Button S once. To cancel the Sleep function, press the Sleep Button S as many times as needed until the words SLEEP OFF appear in the Lower Display Line D. When you will be away from home for an extended period of time, it is always a good idea to completely turn the unit off with the front-panel Main Power Switch A. NOTE: All preset memories are lost if the unit is left turned off by using the Main Power Switch A for more than four weeks. using the Input Selector Buttons 3 labeled DVD, DMP, XM or HDMI on the main remote, remember that these are dual-input selectors. The first press of any button will turn the unit on and select the input name printed on the button. A second press of the button will select the input name printed above the button. turn the AVR on and select the Tuner as an input, press the Tuner/FM Select Button X by pressing the button up towards the top of the remote. The first press of the button selects the frequency band and station or XM channel that was last tuned. Press the button again to select between FM, AM and XM. turn the AVR on and select the FM tuner as the input, press the Tuner/FM Select Button X down towards the bottom of the remote. using any of the Input Selectors to turn the unit on (or when using them to change a source at any time) press the AVR Selector 4ç after the unit turns on to use any of the buttons on the remote to control AVR functions other than volume or source selection. To Source Selection · To select an input source from the front panel, press the Input Source Selector Button 6. Each press of the button will move the input selection through the list of available choices. If the button is pressed when the AVR is in the Standby mode, the first press of the button will turn the unit on and select the last used input. · When the AVR is already turned on, you may select the tuner directly by pressing the Tuner Band Selector 4. The first press will select the last tuned frequency band and station. Each subsequent press will change the band to the last tuned station or XM preset. · To select a specific source using the main remote, press any one of the Input Selectors 3Xh on the main remote. Remember that the Input Selector Buttons labeled DVD, DMP, XM or HDMI are dual-input selectors. The first press of any button will turn the unit on and select the input name printed on the button. A second press of the button will select the input name printed above the button. · To directly select the Tuner as an input, press the Tuner/FM Select Button X by pressing the button up towards the top of the remote. The first press of the button selects the frequency band and station or To When Whenever the AVR is turned on, you will see all of the front-panel indicators light up for a few seconds. This is normal, and it is part of the unit's power-on self-test procedure. To turn the unit off at the end of a listening session, simply press the Standby/On Switch 1 on the front panel or the Power Off Button 0å on the remote. Power will be shut off to any equipment plugged into the rear-panel Switched AC Accessory Outlet G and the illumination around the Standby/ On Switch 1 will turn amber. 36 OPERATION OPERATION nternal bass-management system. When this input is in use, the analog source is converted to digital so that you may use the same bass-management options for the direct input as are used for all other inputs. This input also mutes the unused input jacks to prevent unwanted noise from interfering with system performance. · The 8 CH DIRECT input should be used when an input is connected to all eight 8-Channel Direct Inputs c and when the input source device has its own internal bass-management system. This input passes the input from the source directly through to the volume control without any analogto-digital conversion. · The 8 CH DVD AUDIO input should be used when an input is connected to all eight 8-Channel Direct Inputs c and when the input source does not have its own internal bass-management system. When this input is in use, the analog source is converted to digital so that you may use the same bass-management options for the direct input as are used for all other inputs. Navigation Buttons D© on the remote or the Navigation Buttons on the front panel H to change the setting as desired. The unit will return to normal operation within five seconds after the setting is changed. · For private listening, simply place a standard 1/4" stereo headphone plug or adapter into the Headphone Jack B behind the door 9 on the front panel. The speakers will automatically mute and a two-channel stereo signal will be sent to the headphones. The Lower Display Line $ will read DOLBY H: BP, indicating that the headphone output is in the Bypass mode, and to confirm that no processing is being used. To listen through the headphones using the Dolby Headphone mode, simply press the buttons on the remote or front panel as shown below for changing a Dolby mode. DOLBY H: DH will appear in the Lower Display Line when the Dolby Headphone mode is in use. select a new surround mode from the front panel, first press the Surround Mode Group Selector Button 2 until the desired major surround mode group such as Dolby, DTS or Logic 7 is selected. Next, press the Surround Mode Selector Button 3 to choose the specific individual surround mode. To choose a surround mode using the remote, first press the button for the major surround mode group that includes the mode you wish to select. These buttons are the Dolby Mode Select Button g, the DTS Digital Model Select Button f, the DTS Neo:6 Mode Select Button e, the DSP Surround Mode Select Button 6 and the Stereo Mode Select Button d. The first press of a button will show the current mode from that group if it is already in use, or the first available mode if you are currently using another mode. To cycle through the available modes in that group, press the button again until the desired mode appears in the Lower Display Line $, the on-screen display (when a 480i source is in use) and the front-panel Surround Mode Indicators %. The Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, DTS 5.1, DTS-ES Matrix and DTS-ES Discrete modes may only be selected when a digital input is in use. In addition, when a digital source is present, the AVR 645 will automatically select and switch to the correct mode, regardless of the mode that has been previously selected. For more information on selecting digital sources, see the Digital Audio Playback section below. When the 6-channel/8-channel direct inputs are in use, there is no surround processing, as these inputs take the analog output signals from an external source device and carry them straight through to the volume control without any further digital processing. To listen to a program in traditional two-channel stereo, using the front left and front right speakers only (plus the subwoofer, if installed and configured), press the Stereo Mode Select Button d until SURROUND OFF appears in the Lower Display Line $. From the front panel, press the Surround Mode Group Selector 2 until the Stereo modes appear in the on-screen display and Lower Display Line $. Next, press the Surround Mode Selector Button 3 until SURROUND OFF appears in the on-screen display and Lower Display Line $. Surround Mode Selection One of the most important features of the AVR 645 is its ability to reproduce a full multichannel surround sound field from digital sources, analog matrix surround-encoded programs and standard stereo programs. Selection of a surround mode is based on personal taste, as well as the type of program source material being used. For example, motion pictures or TV programs bearing the logo of one of the major surroundencoding processes, such as Dolby Surround or DTS Stereo may be played in either the Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II Cinema, DTS Neo:6 Cinema, or Logic 7 Cinema surround modes, depending on the source material. NOTE: Once a program has been encoded with matrix surround information, it retains the surround information as long as the program is broadcast in stereo. Thus, movies with surround sound may be decoded via any of the analog surround modes such as Dolby Pro Logic II Cinema, Logic 7 Cinema or DTS Neo:6 Cinema, when they are broadcast via conventional TV stations, cable, pay-TV and satellite transmission. In addition, a growing number of made-for-TV programs, sports broadcasts, radio dramas and music CDs are also produced in surround sound. You may view a list of these programs at the Dolby Laboratories Web site at www.dolby.com. Even when a program is not listed as carrying intentional surround information, you may find that the Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Logic 7 or DTS Neo:6, and the Hall or Theater modes often deliver enveloping surround presentations through the use of the natural information present in all stereo recordings. Surround modes may be changed at any time by using either the front panel or remote control. To Volume and Tone Control · Adjust the volume to a comfortable level using the front-panel Volume Control ) or remote Volume Up/Down Buttons H. · To temporarily silence all speaker outputs, press the Mute Button iß. This will interrupt the output to all speakers and the headphone jack, but it will not affect any recording or dubbing that may be in progress. When the system is muted, the word MUTE will flash in the on-screen display (except when 720p or 1080i sources are in use) and Upper Display Line #; press the Mute Buttons iß again to return to normal operation. · The unit's tone controls may be taken out of the signal path by pressing the Tone Mode Button CV. The first button press will show a message in the on-screen display (except when 720p or 1080i sources are in use) and Lower Display Line $ with the current status of the tone controls. The system default is TONE IN, which indicates that the bass and treble controls are active. Press the //¤ Navigation Buttons D© on the remote control or the Buttons H on the front panel to change the setting to TONE OUT, which is "flat" response without the tone controls being active. · When the tone controls are active, the amount of bass and treble boost/cut may be adjusted up to ±12dB in 2dB steps by pressing the Tone Mode Button CV two or three times until the desired setting (BASS MODE or TREBLE MODE) appears in the on-screen display and in the Lower Display Line $. Next, use the Digital Audio Playback Digital audio is a major advancement over older analog surround processing systems. It delivers up to six discrete channels, and each channel reproduces a full-frequency range (20Hz to 20kHz) and offers dramatically improved dynamic range and significant improvements to signal-to-noise ratios. In addition, digital systems have the capability to deliver an additional channel that is specifically devoted to low-frequency information. This is OPERATION 37 OPERATION