® 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 installatio ...