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Power for the Digital Revolution.
AVR 430
AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER
OWNER’S MANUAL
430
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AVR 430 AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER 3 Introduction 4 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 21 Audio Setup 22 Surround Setup 23 Speaker Setup 25 Delay Settings 26 Output Level Adjustment 26 Using EzSet 27 Manual Output Level Adjustment 29 Operation 29 Basic Operation 29 Source Selection 29
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INTRODUCTION ® Thank You for Choosing Harman Kardon you to compensate for the loss of lip sync common in ■ All popular digital and matrix surround modes, With the purchase of a Harman Kardon AVR 430, you many processing systems by delaying the audio signal including Dolby* Digital, Dolby Digital EX, ® ® are about to begin many years of listening enjoyment. independently for each input. An advanced version of Dolby Pro Logic* II, DTS, DTS-ES Discrete ® Harman Kardon’s patented EzSet remote compl
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SAFETY INFORMATION Installation Location lation. If this equipment does cause harmful interfer- Important Safety Information ■ To ensure proper operation and to avoid the poten- ence to radio or television reception, which can be Verify Line Voltage Before Use tial for safety hazards, place the unit on a firm and determined by turning the equipment off and on, the Your AVR 430 has been designed for use with level surface. When placing the unit on a shelf, be user is encouraged to try to correct
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FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS ^ ^ % % $ $ # # @ @ ! ! ) ) 430 430 A A B B C C D D E E F F G G HH HH I I JK JK L L 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 9 NOTE: To make it easier to follow the instructions that refer to this illustration, a larger copy may be downloaded from the Product Support section for this product at www.harmankardon.com. The following controls and indicators are available on the AVR 430’s front panel: 1 Standby/On Switch 7 Input Source Selector # Upper Display Line
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FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS reception is encountered, select the Manual/Mono 4 Tuning Selector: Press the left side of the button $ Lower Display Line: Depending on the unit’s tuning mode. Press and hold again to switch back to to tune lower-frequency stations and the right side of status, a variety of messages will appear here. In nor- Stereo mode. (See page 33 for more information on the button to tune higher-frequency stations. When mal operation, the current surround mode will appear using the tun
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FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS A B C D E F G HH I JK L The following controls and jacks are located behind the front-panel door. To open the door, place the edge of a finger on the left or right edge of the panel and gently swing the door down towards you. A Main Power Switch: Press this switch to apply D Speaker Selector Button: Press this button to K Coaxial 3 Digital Jack: Connect the coaxial digi- power to the AVR 430. When the switch is pressed begin the process of configuring the AVR 430 for the tal
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REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS 41 39 37 35 33 31 d · j h f b ‡ fi 42 40 38 36 34 32 k i g e c a ° fl › 430 ‚ ¡™ £ ¢ ∞§ ¶ • ª ⁄ 2 ‹ ¡ AM Antenna fl Video 1 Video Inputs 31 CD Audio Inputs ™ FM Antenna ‡ Video 1 Video Outputs 32 DVD Audio Inputs £ Preamp Outputs ° Video 2 Video Inputs 33 Optical Digital Audio Inputs ¢ Subwoofer Output · Video 2 Video Outputs 34 Tape Inputs ∞ A-BUS Connector a Video 3 Video Inputs 35 Tape Outputs § Surround Speaker Outputs b Component Video Monitor
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REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS ¡ AM Antenna: Connect the AM loop antenna sup- ª Center Speaker Outputs: Connect these outputs fl Video 1 Video Inputs: Connect the composite or plied with the receiver to these terminals. If an external to the matching + and – terminals on your center S-Video PLAY/OUT jacks of a VCR or other video AM antenna is used, make connections to the AM and channel speaker. In conformance with the CEA color- source to these jacks. GND terminals in accordance with the instructions su
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REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS g Remote IR Input: If the AVR 430’s front-panel 37 Video 1 Audio Inputs: Connect the left/right IR sensor is blocked due to cabinet doors or other PLAY/OUT audio output jacks on a VCR or other video obstructions, an external IR sensor may be used. source to these jacks. Connect the output of the sensor to this jack. 38 Video 1 Audio Outputs: Connect the left/right h Remote IR Output: This connection permits the REC/IN audio input jacks on a VCR or other video IR sensor in
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MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 0 Power Off Button 1 Power On Button 2 LCD Information Display 0 3 Input Selectors 1 4 AVR Selector 5 Test Button 6 DSP Surround Mode Selector 7 Logic 7 Mode Select Button 2 8 Direct Button 9 Clear Button A Numeric Keys 3 B Tuning Mode Button 4 m Dim Button n Channel Select Button o Navigation Button 5 F Digital Select Button 6 G Set Button 7 H Volume Up/Down Selectors
8 I Transport Fast-Play/Scan Buttons J Main Transport Controls 9 K Track Skip U
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MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT NOTE: The AVR 430’s remote may g DSP Surround Mode Selector: Press this m Dim Button: Press this button to activate the be programmed to control up to eight devices, button to select one of the DSP surround modes, such Dimmer function, which reduces the brightness of the including the AVR 430. Before using the remote, as VMAx, Hall 1, Hall 2 or Theater. Each press of the front-panel display, or turns it off entirely. Press the it is important to remember
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MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS O Program Button: This button is used to begin Mute Button: Press this button to momentarily s Transport Fast-Play/Scan Buttons: These but- the process of programming the remote. Press and hold silence the AVR 430 or TV set being controlled, tons have no direct function on the AVR 430, but they this button for three seconds to place the remote in the depending on which device has been selected. are used when the remote is programmed for a com- programming mode. On
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MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS Memory Button: Press this button to enter a SPL Select Button: This button activates the radio station to the AVR 430’s preset memory. First, EzSet function to quickly and accurately calibrate the tune the desired station, and then press this button. AVR 430’s output levels. When the button is pressed Within five seconds of when you see the station’s you will then need to select between automatic EzSet frequency flash in the Upper Display Line # and operation or
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ZONE II REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS å Power Off Button: When used in the room © Preset Up/Down – Track Skip Buttons: When where the AVR 430 is located, press this button to the AVR 430’s tuner is selected as the input source, place the unit in Standby. When it is used in a remote these buttons will move up or down through the list of POWER MUTE room with a sensor that is connected to the stations that have been stored in the preset memory. A OFF K Multiroom IR Input f jack, this button turns the Wh
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INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 7. Connect the front, center, surround and surround 8. Connections to a subwoofer are normally made via System Installation back speaker outputs §¶ª‚ to the respective a line-level audio connection from the Subwoofer After unpacking the unit, locating it in a place with ade- speakers. Output ¢ to the line-level input of a subwoofer with quate ventilation and placing it on a solid surface capable a built-in amplifier. When a passive subwoofer is used, To ensure that a
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INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS Option 3: Taking advantage of the AVR 430’s built-in 5. Connect the Video Monitor Output › jacks on System and Power Connections seven-channel amplifier, it is possible to use two of the the receiver to the composite or S-Video input of your The AVR 430 is designed for flexible use with multi- amplifier channels to power speakers in the remote television monitor or video projector. room systems, external control components and room. When using this option you will no
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INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS RS-232 Connections AC Power Connections The AVR 430 is equipped with an RS-232 Serial This unit is equipped with two accessory AC outlets. Connection Port e that may be used for two pur- They may be used to power accessory devices, but poses. When the port is connected to a compatible, they should not be used with high-current draw equip- optional, external computer, keypad or control system ment such as power amplifiers. The total power draw the AVR 430 is capable o
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SYSTEM CONFIGURATION When all audio, video and system connections have may be placed on a rear wall, behind the listening been made, there are a few configuration adjustments position. As with the side speakers, rear surrounds that must be made. A few minutes spent to correctly should be located so that the bottom of the cabinet is configure and calibrate the unit will greatly add to your at least two feet higher than the listeners’ ears. The listening experience. speakers should be no more than
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SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 3. Carefully remove the protective plastic film from Making Configuration Adjustments source and have the AVR 430 memorize those set- the front-panel lens. If left in place, the film will The full-OSD system is available by pressing the tings. This means, for example, that you may set differ- prevent proper operation of the remote control. OSD Button . When this button is pressed, the ent speaker configurations with the resultant changes to the bass management system. Once
