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AVR 635 AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER
3 Introduction
4 Important Safety Information
4 Unpacking
5 Front Panel Controls
8 Rear Panel Connections
11 Main Remote Control Functions
15 Zone II Remote Control Functions
16 Installation and Connections
19 System Configuration
19 Speaker Placement
19 System Setup
20 Input Setup
22 Audio Setup
24 Using EzSet/EQ
26 Manual Setup
27 Speaker Setup
28 Speaker Crossover Setting
29 Delay Settings
30 Output Level Adjustment
32 Operation
32 Basic Operation
32 Source Selection
32 Volume and Tone Control
33 Surround Mode Selection
33 Digital Audio Playback
34 Surround Mode Chart
37 Tuner Operation
38 Recording
38 Front Panel Connections
38 Output Level Trim Adjustment
38 Dim Function
39 Advanced Features 39 Front Panel Display Fade
39 Display Brightness
39 Turn On Volume Level
39 Semi OSDSettings
40 Full OSD Time Out Adjustment
40 Digital Auto Poll Settings
41 Multiroom Operation
41 Multiroom Setup
41 Surround Channel Amplifier Assignment
42 Multiroom Operation
43 Configuring the Remote
43 Preprogrammed Code Entry
44 Automatic Code Entry
44 Learning Commands
45 Learning Codes for an Input Selector
46 Changing Devices
46 Macro Programming
48 Punch Through Configuration
50 Renaming Keys
51 Resetting the Remote
52 Device Priority Timing
52 Backlight Options
54 Troubleshooting Guide
54 Processor Reset
55 Technical Specifications
56 Index
See trademark acknowledgements on page 55.
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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
EXAMPLE -“ (Synchro type) indicates a message that is displayed on the remote controls LCD screen
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 remote
Ã¥ -“ (letter in an oval) indicates a button on the Zone II remote
The appearance of your receivers 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.
For Canadian model
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 jusquau fond.
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.
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INTRODUCTION
Thank You for Choosing Harman Kardon ®
With the purchase of a Harman Kardon AVR 635, you
are about to begin many years of listening enjoyment.
The AVR 635 has a wide range of features and
options that accommodate virtually any combination
of speakers, room size and program sources. It is
as easy to operate as it is to set up, but in order to
take maximum advantage of the many advanced
technologies within your new AVR, it is strongly
recommended that you take a few minutes to read
this owners manual.
If you have any questions about this product, its instal
lation or its operation, we recommend that you contact
your dealer or installer, as they are your best source
of local information. You may also access a wealth of
information and assistance by visiting our Web site
at www.harmankardon.com.
Description and Features
The AVR 635 is designed to serve as the hub of your
home entertainment system, combining the flexibility
to access the wide range of audio and video source
options available today with the power to handle virtu
ally any type of program material or surround mode.
Thanks to a state of the art DA610 digital signal
processor from Texas Instruments, the AVR 635 offers
precision decoding of all currently available technolo gies from Dolby Laboratories and DTS
®.In addition,
older analog and two channel program sources benefit
from the latest version of Harman Internationals
Logic 7
®processing which creates a wider,more
enveloping sound field with more defined channel
positioning and the ability to create 7.1 sound fieldsfrom 5.1 sources. Additional processing and decoding
options include MP3 (when connected to a compatible
computer) and HDCD
®for enhanced CD playback as
well as Dolby* Virtual speaker and Dolby Headphoneprocessing.
An important addition to the AVR 635s impressive list
of features is EzSet/EQ
,
-„¢which automates the configu
ration process to make it quicker, easier and more
precise. Using the special microphone supplied with
the unit, EzSet/EQ takes the guesswork out of entering
speaker size and crossover information, delay times
for all channels and output levels. In addition to the
configuration settings, EzSet/EQ also includes room
equalization so that the signals sent to each speakerare tailored to provide accurate sonic quality with yourspecific combination of speaker type,room size and
other factors that influence room acoustics. WithEzSet/EQ, your system is custom configured in a few
minutes with accuracy that previously required expen sive and hard to use test equipment.
In tandem with EzSet/EQ, the AVR 635 includes
a full set of manual configuration settings for those
who wish to custom trim their system even further.
A Quadruple Crossover bass management system
makes it possible to enter different crossover settings
for each speaker group.
Video connections and system integration is a snap
with the AVR 635, thanks to format cross conversionwhich allows any video input to be output as a high quality component signal,complete with the AVRs
on screen menus. For those sources already in com
ponent form, three assignable, wide bandwidth inputs
are available, and the Video inputs are renameable.
To further enhance the viewing experience with digital
sources or displays, the AVR 635s A/V Sync Delayfeature allows you to compensate for the loss of lip
sync due to digital video delays individually for each
input. Full carrier IR outputs, a bi directional RS 232
port and a learning remote with a two line display are among the many other features that make the
AVR 635s power simple to use.
The AVR 635s multizone options and a standard
Zone II remote control make it possible to listen to
a separate source in a room while the main home theater uses a different source.With assignable rear
surround channel amplifiers, you may create a basic
remote listening zone without any additional equip
ment. For one wire multiroom connectivity, the
AVR 635 is A BUS Ready,
®requiring only a single
Category 5/5e cable and an optional remote module
to power remote speakers while controlling volumeand enabling full control over the program source and
compatible IR controlled devices. The units Multiroom
outputs may also be used to feed an optional, externalpower amplifier and volume control.
The AVR 635s seven channel amplifier is our time
honored high current, ultrawide bandwidth design with
the power to reproduce the loudest crescendos orcinema sound effects while remaining virtually free
from distortion or system noise.
Combining state of the art circuitry, digital technology
and proven performance with an elegant design that iscompatible with the latest source components and
video displays, the AVR 635 represents the culmina
tion of Harman Kardons fifty year history of delivering
the finest sonic performance.
All popular digital and matrix surround modes,
including Dolby* Digital, Dolby Digital EX,
Dolby Pro Logic* IIx, 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
Harman Kardons exclusive Logic 7 ®processing,
along with Dolby Virtual Speaker processing
for use when only two speakers are available
Dolby Headphone to create spacious, open
sound fields when using headphones
HDCD ®decoding for enhanced CD playback,
and MP3 decoding for use with compatible
computers
Precision video cross conversion circuitry out
puts any video input on the component out
puts, complete with on screen system menus
High bandwidth, HDTV compatible component
video inputs may be assigned to any video input
Harman Kardons advanced EzSet/EQ -„¢auto
matically configures speaker settings and sets
room equalization for quick, easy and accu
rate system setup
Full bass management for all inputs, including
the analog direct inputs for DVD Audio andSACD players,including Quadruple Crossover
and individual settings for each input
A/V Sync delay adjustable for each input
delivers perfect lip sync with digital programsor video displays
Front panel digital audio and analog
audio/video jacks may be used as eitherinputs or outputs for connection to portable
products or video game consoles
Extensive Multiroom options,including a
standard Zone II remote, assignable rear
channel amplifier channels and A BUS Ready
®
capability for listening to a separate source in
a remote zone
INTRODUCTION 3
®, HDCD ®, High Definition Compatible Digital ®and Pacific Microsonics -„¢are either registered trademarks
or trademarks of Pacific Microsonics, Inc., in the United States and/or other countries. HDCD system manufacturedunder license from Pacific Microsonics,Inc.
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