Harman kardon avr 335 owners manual

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AVR 335 AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER 3 Introduction 4 Safety Information 4 Unpacking 5 FrontPanel Controls 7 RearPanel Connections 10 Main Remote Control Functions 13 Zone II Remote Control Functions 14 Installation and Connections 16 System Configuration 16 Speaker Placement 16 System Setup 17 Input Setup 18 Surround Setup 20 Automated Speaker Setup Using EzSet+ 22 Speaker Setup 24 Delay Settings 25 Output Level Adjustment 27 Operation 27 Basic Operation 27 Source Selection 27 Volume Control 28 Surround Mode Selection 28 Digital Audio Playback 29 Surround Mode Chart 31 Tuner Operation 32 Recording 32 Output Level Trim Adjustment 33 Advanced Features 33 FrontPanel Display Fade 33 Display Brightness 33 TurnOn Volume Level 33 SemiOSD Settings 34 FullOSD TimeOut Adjustment 34 Default Surround Mode 35 Multiroom Operation 35 Multiroom Setup 35 Surround Amplifier Channel Assignment 35 Multiroom Operation 37 Programming the Remote 37 Programming the Device Codes 37 Direct Code Entry 37 Auto Search Method 37 Code Readout 37 Macro Programming 38 Programmed Device Functions 39 Volume PunchThrough 39 Channel Control PunchThrough 39 Transport Control PunchThrough 39 Reassigning the VID4 Device Control Selector 40 Resetting the Remote Memory 41 Function List 43 Setup Code Tables 53 Troubleshooting Guide 53 Processor Reset 54 Technical Specifications 55 Index See trademark acknowledgements on page 54. Typographical Conventions In order to help you use this manual with the remote control,frontpanel controls and rearpanel connections, certain conventions have been used. EXAMPLE -“ (bold type) indicates a specific remote control or frontpanel button, or rearpanel connection jack EXAMPLE -“ (OCR type) indicates a message that is visible onscreen or on the frontpanel information display 1 -“ (number in a square) indicates a specific frontpanel control ¡ -“ (number in a circle) indicates a rearpanel connection a -“ (number in an oval) indicates a button or indicator on the remote Ã¥ -“ (letter in an oval) indicates a button on the Zone II remote

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INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon ®!With the purchase of a Harman Kardon AVR 335, you are about to begin many years of listening enjoyment.Designed to provide all the excitement and detail of movie soundtracks and every nuance of musical selec tions, the AVR 335 harnesses advanced technologies usually found only in higherpriced receivers. The AVR 335 has been engineered so that it is easy to take advantage of all the power of its digital tech nology. However, to obtain the maximum enjoyment from your new receiver, we urge you to read this manual. A few minutes spent learning the functions ofthe various controls will enable you to take advantage of all the power the AVR 335 is able to deliver. If you have any questions about this product, its instal lation or its operation,please contact your retailer or custom installer. They are your best local sources of information. Description and Features The AVR 335 is versatile and multifeatured, incorpo rating a wide range of listening options. In addition toDolby *Digital and DTS ®decoding for digital sound tracks, a broad choice of Matrix surroundencoded or Stereo surround modesare available for use with CD, VCR,TV broadcasts and the AVR 335s own FM/AM tuner.Along with Dolby Digital EX,Dolby Pro Logic *II and IIx, DTS Neo:6 ®, Dolby 3 Stereo, and Hall and Theater modes,the AVR 335 offers Harman Internationals exclusive Logic 7 ®processing in both 5.1 and 7.1 ver sions to create a wider, more enveloping field environ ment and more defined flyovers and pans.Another exclusive is VMAx ®, which uses proprietary processing to create an open, spacious sound field even when only two front speakers are available. Dolby VirtualSpeaker is also available to create an envelopingsound field when fewer than six speakers are used.The latest Dolby Headphone modes provide a much more open and realistic presentation for private head phones listening. In addition to providing a wide range of listening options,the AVR 335 is easy to configure so that it provides the best results with your speakers and spe cific listeningroom environment. Onscreen menus combine with the EzSet+ system to automate speakerconfiguration and overall setup,resulting in a perfectly balanced sound field presentation that accurately reproduces the artists intent. For the ultimate in flexibility, the AVR 335 features connections for five video devices,all with both composite and Svideo inputs. Two additional audio inputs are available, and eight digital inputs make the AVR 335 capable of handling all the latest digital audio sources. For compatibility with the latest HDTV video sources and progressive scan DVD players, theAVR335 also features twoinput,widebandwidth, lowcrosstalk, component video switching.The front panel offers coax and optical digital inputs for direct connection to digital recorders. Two video recording outputs, preampout and a colorcoded eightchannel input, make the AVR 335 virtually futureproof, with everything needed to accommodatetomorrows new formats right onboard. The AVR 335s flexibility and power extend beyond your main home theater or listening room. The AVR 335 includes a sophisticated multizone control system that allows you to select one source for use in the main room and a different source for audio andvideo distribution to a second zone with the option to assign two of the AVR 335s output channels to the multiroom system. Complete volume control in the second zone is possible with a separate infrared con trol link. To make it easy to operate the AVR 335 from a remote zone, a separate Zone II remote is included. The AVR 335s powerful amplifier uses traditional Harman Kardon highcurrent design technologies to meet the wide dynamic range of any program selection. Harman Kardon invented the highfidelity receiver more than fifty years ago. With stateoftheart circuitry and timehonored circuit designs, the AVR 335 is the perfect combina tion of the latest in digital audio technology,a quiet yet powerful analog amplifier in an elegant, easytouse package. For Canadian model Modèle pour les Canadien A wide range of digital and matrix surround modes,including Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX , Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Virtual Speaker, Dolby Headphone, DTS ®, DTSES ®Discrete and Matrix and DTS Neo:6 ® Seven channels of highcurrent amplification with two channels assignable to either surround back or multiroom applications Harman Kardons exclusive Logic 7 ®processing , available for the first time with both 7.1 and 5.1 processing in a variety of modes, and two modes of VMAx ® system with included microphone automatically configures speakers and setsdelay times and output levels for optimal sound presentation Programmable remote delivers complete con trol over AVR and seven additional sourcecomponents Highbandwidth, HDTVcompatible component video switching Discrete frontpanel coaxial and optical digital inputs for easy connection to portable digitaldevices and video game consoles Extensive bass management options,includ ing four separate crossover groupings Onscreen menu and display system Extensive multiroom options, including a stan dard Zone II remote,and assignable amplifier channels Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB003 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 jusquau fond. This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES003. 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. INTRODUCTION 3 CAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPENCAUTION: 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 literature accompanying the appliance.