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Harman Kardon
AVR5
Audio/VideoReceiver
Owner’s Manual
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AVR5 om (e) 2/5/99 10:38 AM Page 3 Owner’s Manual AVR5 Audio/Video Receiver Table of Contents Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3 Front Panel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–6 Rear Panel Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–8 Remote Control Functions . . . . . . . . . . .
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AVR5 om (e) 2/5/99 10:38 AM Page 4 Introduction 4 Congratulations! With the purchase If you have any questions about this The AVR5’s powerful amplifiers use of the Harman Kardon AVR5 you are product, its installation or operation, traditional Harman Kardon High-Current about to begin many years of listening please contact your dealer. They are your Design philosophies to meet the wide enjoyment. The AVR5 has been custom best local source of information. dynamic range of any program selection.
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AVR5 om (e) 2/5/99 10:38 AM Page 5 Safety Information 5 Important Safety Information CATV or Antenna Grounding Installation Location If an outside antenna or cable system is n To assure proper operation, and to Verify Line Voltage Before Use connected to this product, be certain that avoid the potential for safety hazards, Your AVR5 has been designed for use with it is grounded so as to provide some pro- place the unit on a firm and level sur- 120-volt AC current. Connection to a line tection
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AVR5 om (e) 2/5/99 10:38 AM Page 6 Safety Information 6 Cleaning n Reorient or relocate the receiving If you do not wish to save the packaging When the unit gets dirty, wipe it with a antenna. materials, please note that the carton clean, soft, dry cloth. If necessary, wipe it and other sections of the shipping protec- n Increase the separation between the with a soft cloth dampened with mild tion are recyclable. Please respect the equipment and receiver. soapy water, then a fresh cloth with
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AVR5 om (e) 2/5/99 10:38 AM Page 7 Front Panel Controls 7 ù ø ö ô ò ÷ õ ó AVR 5 Volume TUNED STEREO MONO MEMO PRO LOGIC Center Channel Delay SURROUND SLEEP MHz MIN MHz Set PRESET PHONO T•MON CD DVD VID 1 VID 2 VID 3 6 CH AM/FM TUNING PRESET SCAN PRESET FM MODE PRO LOGIC 3-STEREO HALL 1 HALL 2 THEATER TEST TONE SURR. OFF Mute 1 Power Phones Speakers Bass Treble Balance VIDEO 3 On Off 2 Min Max Min Max L R Video L Audio R 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ) ! @# $ % ^ &( * î ï ðñ 1 Main Power Switch @ 6-Channel
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AVR5 om (e) 2/5/99 10:38 AM Page 8 Front Panel Controls 8 1 Main Power Switch: Press this 7 Bass Control: Turn this control to @ 6-Channel Direct Selector: button to apply power to the AVR5. modify the low-frequency output of Press this button to select the output When the switch is pressed in the the left/right channels by as much as of an optional, external 6-channel unit is placed in a Standby mode, ±10dB. Set this control to a suitable decoder connected to the 6 Ch as indicated by the amb
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AVR5 om (e) 2/5/99 10:38 AM Page 9 Front Panel Controls 9 test tone appears. The test tone will & FM Mode: Press this button to ö Center Speaker Select Button: select the stereo or mono mode for automatically switch to the next chan- Press this button to select the center nel after three seconds. (See page 16 FM tuning. In the STEREO mode a channel speaker. When it is first Stereo indicator will illuminate in the for more information on using the test pressed, the Information Display tone to
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AVR5 om (e) 2/5/99 10:38 AM Page 10 Rear Panel Connections 10 Á Remote IR In ¥ Tape Monitor In Þ Video 2 Inputs ª Remote IR Out » Phono Inputs ß Video 1 Inputs £ Subwoofer Pre-Out â Phono Ground à Video Outputs 1 ¢ Pre-Outs Ú TV Monitor Video Output ¡ 6-Channel Direct Inputs ° DVD Inputs Speaker Terminals á AM Antenna ¤ CD Inputs Ü Switched AC Outlets a FM Antenna ¦ Tape Monitor Out Ý Power Cable Á Remote IR In: If the AVR5’s front £ Subwoofer Pre-Out: Connect ¤ CD Inputs: Connect these jack
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AVR5 om (e) 2/5/99 10:38 AM Page 11 Rear Panel Connections 11 » Phono Inputs: Connect the out- Ü Switched AC Outlets: These out- à Video Outputs 1: Connect these puts of your turntable or tone arm to lets may be used to power any jacks to the audio and video these jacks. Note that only Moving device that you wish to have turn on RECORD/IN jacks of a VCR. Magnet (MM) type cartridges may when the unit is turned on with the be used. System Power Control switch 2. ¡ 6-Channel Direct Inputs: If an
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AVR5 om (e) 2/5/99 10:38 AM Page 12 Remote Control Functions 12 LED Indicator º Main Power Off Main Power On º MAIN POWER SOURCE POWER ¶ Device Control Selectors ON OFF AVR Selector ¶ Ä Source Selectors AVR DVD VCR TV © 6-Channel Direct Ä ú Disc Skip AM/FM DVD DWN - PRESET - UP Sleep Button Æ Dimmer PHONO V1 DWN - TUNING - UP Surround/Channel Selectors  Clear Button § TAPE V2 µ Master Volume Mute ¿ P•Scan ¨ CD V3 ¹ Volume / Ï FM Mode 6 CH. FM MODE Ï ¨ Transport Controls © § Tun
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AVR5 om (e) 2/5/99 10:38 AM Page 13 Remote Control Functions 13 IMPORTANT NOTE: The AVR5’s AVR Selector: Press this button to Surround/Channel Selectors: remote may be programmed to con- use the remote control for operation of Press these buttons to check or trol up to three additional devices, the AVR5. Note that the button will change the current Surround mode. including the AVR5. Before using the briefly turn red after it has been When either one of these two buttons remote, it is import
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AVR5 om (e) 2/5/99 10:38 AM Page 14 Remote Control Functions 14 similar functions on a DVD if the remote controls, place your thumb on the ¹ Volume: When the remote has has been properly programmed. small recessed area at the top cen- been properly programmed for a ter of the control, and gently press compatible device, these buttons Source Power: When the remote the cover down and towards you. may be used to raise or lower the has been properly programmed to volume of a TV. Note that they DO
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AVR5 om (e) 2/5/99 10:38 AM Page 15 Installation and Connections 15 System Installation 3. Assemble the AM Loop Antenna sup- Regardless of the brand of cable selected, After unpacking the unit, and placing it plied with the unit as shown below. we recommend that you use a cable con- on a solid surface capable of supporting Connect it to the AM and GND screw structed of fine, multistrand copper with a its weight, you will need to make the terminals á. gauge of 14 or smaller. Remember that in c
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AVR5 om (e) 2/5/99 10:38 AM Page 16 Installation and Connections 16 NOTE: While most speaker manufacturers 4. Connect the TV Monitor OutÚ External Audio Decoder Connection jacks on the receiver to the video To provide for the ultimate flexibility, adhere to an industry convention of using black terminals for negative and red ones input of your television monitor or the AVR5 may be used in conjunction video projector. with optional, external decoders for for positive, some manufacturers may v
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AVR5 om (e) 2/5/99 10:38 AM Page 17 System Configuration 17 Center Front Speaker When all audio, video and system con- speaker. If possible, adjust all front nections have been made, there are a few loudspeakers so that they are aimed at No more configuration adjustments to be made. A ear height when you are seated in the than 24" few minutes spent to correctly configure listening position. and calibrate the unit will greatly add to Using these guidelines, you’ll find that it your listening
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AVR5 om (e) 2/5/99 10:38 AM Page 18 System Configuration 18 System Setup 4. Turn the AVR5 on either by pressing 1. Put the AVR5 in the Dolby Pro Logic Once the speakers have been placed in the System Power Control2 on mode by pressing the Dolby Pro the room and connected, the final step in the front panel, or via the remote by Logic Selector* on the front the setup process is to enter the settings pressing the Main Power On button panel or by pressing the Surround that configure the AVR5 for
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AVR5 om (e) 2/5/99 10:38 AM Page 19 System Configuration 19 IMPORTANT NOTE: Many listeners 1. Put the AVR5 in the Dolby Pro Logic 4. After checking for proper speaker are often confused about the operation mode by pressing the Dolby Pro placement and connection, continue of the surround channels. While some Logic Selector* on the front to let the test noise circulate so that assume that sound should always be panel or by pressing the Surround you may judge the output level of coming from each
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AVR5 om (e) 2/5/99 10:38 AM Page 20 System Configuration 20 7. When the output is set to the proper 1. Measure the distance from the To set the delay times, follow these steps: level, wait until the test tone begins listening/viewing position to the 1. Put the AVR5 in the Dolby Pro Logic to circulate again, and use the steps front speakers. mode by pressing the Dolby Pro outlined above to make any needed Logic Selector* on the front adjustments. Remember to press the 2. Measure the distance f
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AVR5 om (e) 2/5/99 10:38 AM Page 21 Operation 21 1 Basic Operation • To dim the brightness of the front panel • For private listening, plug the /4" Æ display, press the Dimmer button on stereo phone plug from a pair of stereo Once you have completed the setup and the remote. The first press will dim the headphones into the front panel configuration of your new receiver, it is 4 lights to half normal. A second press will Headphone jack . simple to operate and enjoy. The follow- turn the displa
