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2TABLE OF CONTENTS
3Introduction
4Safety Information
4Unpacking
5Front-Panel Controls
7Front-Panel Information Display
9Rear-Panel Connections
11Main Remote Control Functions
14Zone II Remote Control Functions
15Installation and Connections
17System Configuration
19Input Setup
19Surround Setup
20Delay Settings
21Speaker Setup
22Output Level Adjustment
22Crossover Frequency
23Manual Output Level Adjustment
25Operation
25Basic Operation
25Source Selection
26Surround Mode Chart
27Surround Mode Selection
27Digital Audio Playback
27Selecting a Digital Source
29Tuner Operation
30Tape Recording
30Front-Panel Input/Output
Connections
30Output Level Trim Adjustment
316-Channel Direct Input
32Advanced Features
32Display Brightness
32Turn-On Volume Level
32Semi-OSD Settings
34Multiroom Operation
35Programming the Remote
35Direct Code Entry
35Auto Search Method
35Code Readout
36Learning Codes
36Erasing Learned Codes
36Macro Programming
37Programmed Device Functions
38Volume Punch-Through
38Channel Control Punch-Through
39Reassigning Device Control
Selectors
40Function List
42Setup Code Tables
52Troubleshooting Guide
52Processor Reset
53Technical Specifications
AVR 310Audio/ Video Receiver
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.
EXAMPLEÐ (bold type) indicates a specific remote control or front-panel button, or rear-panel
connection jack
EXAMPLEÐ (OCR type) indicates a message that is visible on the front-panel information display
EXAMPLEÐ (outlined type) indicates a lit indicator in the front-panel information display
1Ð (number in a square) indicates a specific front-panel control
ÁÐ (number in a circle) indicates a rear-panel connection
aÐ (number in an oval) indicates a button or indicator on the remote
AÐ (letter in a square) indicates an indicator in the front-panel display
Œ Ð (letter in an oval) indicates a button on the Zone II remote
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3INTRODUCTION
Introduction
Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon!
With the purchase of a Harman Kardon
AVR 310 you are about to begin many years of
listening enjoyment. The AVR 310 has been
custom-designed to provide all the excitement
and detail of movie soundtracks and every
nuance of musical selections. With onboard
Dolby* Digital and DTS decoding, the
AVR 310 delivers six discrete channels of audio
that take advantage of the digital soundtracks
from the latest DVD and LD releases and Digital
Television broadcasts.
While complex digital systems are hard
at work within the AVR 310 to make all of this
happen, hookup and operation are simple.
Color-keyed connections, a programmable
remote control, and on-screen menus make the
AVR 310 easy to use. To obtain the maximum
enjoyment from your new receiver, we urge you
to take a few minutes to read through this
manual. This will ensure that connections to
speakers, source playback units and other
external devices are made properly. In addition,
a few minutes spent learning the functions of
the various controls will enable you to take
advantage of all the power the AVR 310 is
able to deliver.
If you have any questions about this product,
its installation or its operation, please contact
your retailer or custom installer. They are your
best local sources of information.
Description and Features
The AVR 310 is among the most versatile and
multi-featured A/V receivers available, incorpo-
rating a wide range of listening options. In
addition to Dolby Digital and DTS decoding for
digital sources, a broad choice of analog sur-
round modes are available for use with sources
such as CD, VCR, TV broadcasts and the
AVR 310Õs own FM/AM tuner. Along with Dolby
Pro Logic*, Dolby 3 Stereo and custom Hall and
Theater modes, only Harman Kardon receivers
offer Logic 7
¨to create a wider, more envelop-
ing field environment and more defined fly-
overs and pans. Another Harman Kardon exclu-
sive is VMAx
¨, which uses proprietary process-ing to create an open, spacious sound field
even when only two front speakers are avail-
able. Finally, the AVR 310 is among the very
few A/V receivers that offer decoding of MP3
data, so that you may listen to the latest music
selections directly from compatible computers
or playback devices with the power and fidelity
you expect from Harman Kardon.
In addition to providing a wide range of listen-
ing options, the AVR 310 is easy to configure so
that it provides the best results with your
speakers and specific listening-room environ-
ment. On-screen menus make it simple to enter
settings for speakers, inputs and delay times,
while our exclusive EzSet
ªremote measures a
system-s sound levels and automatically cali-
brates them for perfectly balanced soundfield
presentation.
For the ultimate in flexibility, the AVR 310 fea-
tures connections for four video devices, all
with both composite and S-Video inputs. Two
additional audio inputs are available, and a
total of six digital inputs make the AVR 310
capable of handling all the latest digital audio
sources. Coax and optical digital outputs are
available for direct connection to digital
recorders, and the front-panel coaxial jack may
be switched to an output for use with portable
recorders Ð a Harman Kardon exclusive. Two
video recording outputs, preamp outputs for
use with external power amplifiers, and a six
channel input make the AVR 310 virtually
future-proof, with everything needed to
accommodate tomorrowÕs new formats right
on board.
The AVR 310Õs flexibility and power extend
beyond your main home-theater or listening
room. The AVR 310 includes a sophisticated
multi-zone control system that allows you to
select one source for use in the main room and
a different one in a second room. Complete
control over volume is possible with a separate
infrared control link. To make it easy to operate
the AVR 310 from a remote room, a separate
ÒZone IIÓ remote is included.The AVR 310Õs powerful amplifier uses
traditional Harman Kardon high-current design
technologies to meet the wide dynamic range
of any program selection.
Harman Kardon invented the high-fidelity
receiver more than forty-seven years ago. With
state-of-the-art circuitry and time-honored cir-
cuit designs, the AVR 310 is one of the finest
receivers ever offered by Harman Kardon.
nOnboard Dolby Digital and DTS
Decoding Using Crystal
¨Chip
Technology
nHarman KardonÕs Exclusive Logic 7 and
VMAx Modes
nMP3 Decoding for Use with Computers
and Digital Audio Players
nRemote Automatically Sets
Output Levels for Optimum
Performance
nFront-Panel Digital Inputs and Coax
Digital Output Capability for Easy
Connection to Portable Digital Devices
and the Latest Video Game Consoles
nMultiple Digital Inputs and Outputs
nOn-Screen Menu and Display System
n6-Channel Direct Input and Preamp
Outputs for Easy Expansion and Use
with Future Audio Formats
nComplete Multi-Zone System with
Separate ÒZone IIÓ Remote Included
TM
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: To prevent electric shock,
do not use this (polarized)
plug with an extension cord,
receptacle or other outlet
unless the blades can
be fully inserted to
prevent blade exposure.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
dangerous voltage within the products
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
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