AVR 310 Audio/Video Receiver OWNER’S MANUAL AVR 310 • DIGITAL • PRO LOGIC • 3 STEREO • • 5CH STEREO • • • • • • HALL 1 HALL 2 THEATER VMAx LOGIC 7 SURR. OFF DTS DOLBY D PCM MP3 AUTO TUNED ST MUTE MEMORY PRESET SLEEP O O • VID 1 • CD L 0 C 0 R O O • VID 2 • TAPE O • VID 3 • FM • VID 4 • AM • DVD • 6 CH. O COAXIAL 1 2 3 OPTICAL 1 2 3 DIGITAL Test Tone ANALOG VMAx NF LS OSD 5.
AVR 310 Audio/Video Receiver 3 4 4 5 7 9 11 14 15 17 19 19 20 21 22 23 25 25 25 26 27 27 27 29 30 30 30 31 32 32 32 32 34 35 35 35 35 36 36 36 37 38 38 39 40 42 52 52 53 Introduction Safety Information Unpacking Front Panel Controls Front Panel Information Display Rear Panel Connections Main Remote Control Functions Zone II Remote Control Functions Installation and Connections System Configuration Input Setup Surround Setup Delay Settings Speaker Setup Output Level Adjustment Manual Output Level Adjustment
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.
Safety Information Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR 310 has been designed for use with 120-volt AC current. Connection to a line voltage other than that for which it is intended can create a safety and fire hazard and may damage the unit. If you have any questions about the voltage requirements for your specific model, or about the line voltage in your area, contact your selling dealer before plugging the unit into a wall outlet.
Front Panel Controls ˆıÙ 29 30 ÚÒ Û Ô AVR 310 Volume • DIGITAL • PRO LOGIC • 3 STEREO • • 5CH STEREO • • • • • • HALL 1 HALL 2 THEATER VMAx LOGIC 7 SURR. OFF DTS DOLBY D PCM MP3 AUTO TUNED ST MUTE MEMORY PRESET SLEEP DIGITAL Test Tone ANALOG VMAx NF OSD 5.1 LOGIC 7 CM PRO LOGIC 3-STEREO 5 CH STEREO HALL 12 THEATER Speaker Channel Digital Select • CD O • VID 2 • TAPE O • VID 3 • FM • VID 4 • AM • DVD • 6 CH.
Front Panel Controls 7 Surround Mode Selector: Press this button to change the surround mode by scrolling through the list of available modes. Note that depending on the type of input, some modes are not always available. (See page 26 for more information about surround modes.) 8 Tuning Selector: Press the left side of the button to tune lower frequency stations and the right side of the button to tune higher frequency stations.
Front Panel Information Display A DTS DOLBY D PCM MP3 B U TSR X W V Y Z AUTO TUNED ST MUTE MEMORY PRESET SLEEP Q O O L 0 C 0 R O O O OPTICAL 1 2 3 C COAXIAL 1 2 3 DIGITAL PRO LOGIC D E F G ANALOG VMAx NF 5.
Front Panel Information Display will light to display the channels being received at the digital input. When the letters flash, the digital input has been interrupted. (See page 28 for more information on the Channel Indicators.) R Preset Number/Sleep Timer: When the tuner is in use, these numbers indicate the specific preset memory location in use. (See page 29 for more information on preset stations.
Rear Panel Connections j 32 31 33 L R ¡ L h f e VIDEO R b c a · ° AC INPUT S-VIDEO ~120V/60HZ A VID 3 IN d g k i VID 3 1 TAPE OPT ™ OUT MULTI IN IN 2 IN VID 2 £ VID 2 MODEL NO.
Rear Panel Connections ¡ Tape Inputs: Connect these jacks to the PLAY/OUT jacks of an audio recorder. ™ Tape Outputs: Connect these jacks to the RECORD/INPUT jacks of an audio recorder. £ Video 1 Audio Inputs: Connect these jacks to the PLAY/OUT audio jacks on a VCR or other video source. ¢ AM Antenna: Connect the AM loop antenna supplied with the receiver to these terminals.
Main Remote Control Functions 39 POWER d OFF TM ON MUTE 38 e f g h i j k AVR DVD CD TAPE VCR VID1 TV VID2 CBL/SAT VID3 VID4 LEARN AM/FM 6 CH. SPL TEST T/V NIGHT M-ROOM 37 SLEEP CH. SURR. VOL. 33 ME N E R CH . SP K 32 n s L DE IT n 30 AY TA L PR H. q r 31 SET p .C o EV 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 TUN-M 9 0 MEM t 29 28 u v 34 U GU ID l m 36 35 EX NOTE: The function names shown here are each button’s feature when used with the AVR 310.
Main Remote Control Functions IMPORTANT NOTE: The AVR 310’s remote may be programmed to control up to eight devices, including the AVR 310. Before using the remote, it is important to remember to press the Input Selector button e that corresponds to the unit you wish to operate. In addition, the AVR 310’s remote is shipped from the factory to operate the AVR 310 and most Harman Kardon CD or DVD players and cassette decks.
Main Remote Control Functions t Direct Button: Press this button when the tuner is in use to start the sequence for direct entry of a station’s frequency. After pressing the button simply press the proper Numeric Keys r to select a station. (See page 29 for more information on the tuner.) u Tuning Up/Down: When the tuner is in use, these buttons will tune up or down through the selected frequency band.
Zone II Remote Control Functions POWER A MUTE K OFF AVR VID1 VID2 AM//FM VID3 VID4 DVD CD TAPE DN TUNING UP DN PRESET UP B å Power Off: When used in the room where the AVR 310 is located, press this button to place the unit in Standby. When it is used in a remote room with a sensor that is connected to the Multi IR jack b, this button turns the Multi-Room system on and off. C D E F G ∫ AVR Selector: Press this button to turn on the AVR 310.
Installation and Connections System Installation After unpacking the unit, and placing it on a solid surface capable of supporting its weight, you will need to make the connections to your audio and video equipment. Audio Equipment Connections We recommend that you use high-quality interconnect cables when making connections to source equipment and recorders to preserve the integrity of the signals.
Installation and Connections Video Connection Note: • Composite and S-Video signals may only be viewed in their native formats. S-Video inputs may only be viewed when the AVR 310 is connected to a TV set or video display with S-Video capability. System and Power Connections The AVR 310 is designed for flexible use with multiroom systems, external control components and power amplifiers.
System Configuration Speaker Selection and Placement The placement of speakers in a multichannel home-theater system can have a noticeable impact on the quality of sound reproduced. No matter which type or brand of speakers is used, the same model or brand of speaker should be used for the front left, center and front right speakers.
System Configuration 2. Press the Main Power Switch 1 in until it latches and the word “OFF” on the top of the switch disappears inside the front panel. Note that the Power Indicator 3 will turn amber, indicating that the unit is in the Standby mode. 3. Remove the protective plastic film from the front-panel lens. If left in place, the film may affect the performance of your remote control. 4. Install the three supplied AAA batteries in the remote as shown.
System Configuration Input Setup The first step in configuring the AVR 310 is to select an input. This may be done by pressing the front panel Input Source Selector ! until the desired input’s name appears momentarily in the Main Information Display Y, and the green LED lights next to the input’s name in the front panel Input Indicators . The input may also be selected by pressing the appropriate Input Selector on the remote control eg.
System Configuration Note that the data lines next to the items in the screen display will show either numbers or a series of dashes, depending on whether or not the specific parameter is adjustable. For example, the Center Delay and Night Mode items are only adjustable for Dolby Digital, and the Delay Time is only adjusted for Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic. Note, also, that Dolby Digital and DTS will only appear as choices (Figure 4) when a digital input was previously selected.
System Configuration MAX: When MAX is highlighted, a more severe compression algorithm will be applied. We recommend that you select the MID setting as a starting point and change to the MAX setting later, if desired. Note that the Night mode may be adjusted directly any time that a Dolby Digital source is playing by pressing the Night button l. When the button is pressed, the phrase D-RANGE will appear in the lower third of the video screen and in the Main Information Display Y.
System Configuration If the front left/right speakers are set to LARGE, three options are available: • If no subwoofer is connected to the AVR 310, press the ‹ / › buttons o 31 on the remote so that NONE appears in the on-screen menu. When this option is selected, all bass information will be routed to the front left/right “main” speakers.
System Configuration Before beginning the output level adjustment process, make certain that all speaker connections have been properly made. The system volume should be set to the level that you will use during a typical listening session. Finally, make certain that the Balance Control * is set to the center “12 o’clock” position.
System Configuration Continue to adjust the individual channels until the volume level sounds the same from each speaker. Note that adjustments should be made with the ‹/› buttons o 31 on the remote only, NOT the main volume controls. If you are using a sound pressure level (SPL) meter for precise level adjustment, set the volume so that the meter reads 75dB, C-Weighting Slow. You may also adjust the output levels manually while using the level indication feature of the EzSet remote.
Operation Basic Operation Once you have completed the setup and configuration of the AVR 310, it is simple to operate and enjoy. The following instructions will help you maximize the enjoyment of your new receiver: Turning the AVR 310 On or Off • When using the AVR 310 for the first time, you must press the Main Power Switch 1 on the front panel to turn the unit on. This places the unit in a Standby mode, as indicated by the amber color of the Power Indicator 3 .
Operation Surround Mode Chart MODE FEATURES DELAY TIME RANGE DOLBY DIGITAL Available only with digital input sources encoded with Dolby Digital data. It provides up to five separate main audio channels and a special dedicated Low-Frequency Effects channel. Center: 0 ms – 5 ms Initial Setting – 0 ms Surround: 0 ms – 15 ms Initial Setting – 0 ms DTS Available only with digital input sources encoded with DTS data.
Operation Surround Mode Selection One of the most important features of the AVR 310 is its ability to reproduce a full multichannel surround-sound field from digital sources, analog matrix surround-encoded programs and standard stereo programs. In all, a total of thirteen listening modes are available on the AVR 310. Selection of a surround mode is based on personal taste, as well as the type of program source material being used.
Operation source is playing, the AVR 310 will automatically detect whether it is a multichannel Dolby Digital, DTS source, MP3 or a conventional PCM signal, which is the standard output from CD players. A Bitstream Indicator A will light in the Main Information Display Û to confirm that the digital signal is Dolby Digital, DTS or PCM. MP3: When the MP3 indicator lights, a compatible MPEG 1/Layer 3 digital signal is being received.
Operation that some future digital sources may not be compatible with the AVR 310. 3. Note that not all digitally encoded programs contain full 5.1-channel audio. Consult the program guide that accompanies the DVD or laser disc to determine which type of audio has been recorded on the disc. The AVR 310 will automatically sense the type of digital surround encoding used and adjust to accommodate it. 4.
Operation NOTE: When the FM reception of a station is weak, audio quality will be increased by switching to Mono mode by pressing the FM Mode button @ s until the STEREO indicator V goes out. figurable front panel digital output feature.
Operation Repeat the procedure as needed until all channels requiring adjustment have been set. When all adjustments have been made and no further adjustments are made for five seconds, the AVR 310 will return to normal operation. The channel output for any input may also be adjusted using the full-OSD on-screen menu system. First, set the volume to a comfortable listening level using the Volume Control Ó 34 î. Then, press the OSD button v to bring up the AUDIO SETUP menu (Figure 1).
Advanced Features The AVR 310 is equipped with a number of advanced features that add extra flexibility to the unit’s operation. While it is not necessary to use these features to operate the unit, they provide additional options that you may wish to use. Display Brightness The AVR 310’s Main Information Display Û is set at a default brightness level that is sufficient for viewing in a normally lit room.
Advanced Features turned off, the semi-OSD displays will remain activated, even if they were switched off for the previous listening session. To change the length of time that the semi-OSD displays remain on the screen, go to the ADVANCED SELECT Menu as outlined earlier, and press the ⁄/¤ buttons n as needed, until the on-screen › cursor is next to the SEMI-OSD TIME OUT line. Next, press the ‹ / › Buttons o 31 until the desired time in seconds is displayed.
Multiroom Operation The AVR 310 is fully equipped to operate as the control center for a multiroom system with optional remote external Infrared (IR) sensors, speakers and power amplifiers. Although some multi- room installations will require the services of a specially trained installer, it is possible for the average do-it-yourself hobbyist to install a simple remote room system.
Programming the Remote The AVR 310 is equipped with a powerful remote control that will control not only the receiver’s functions, but also most popular brands of audio and video equipment, including CD players, cassette decks, TV sets, cable boxes, VCRs, satellite receivers and other home-theater equipment.
Programming the Remote Learning Codes In addition to using codes from the remote’s internal code library, the AVR 310’s remote is able to “learn”codes from remotes that may not be in the code library. In addition, you may use this function to “learn over” the codes from a preprogrammed device to add functions not included in the preprogrammed codes. To learn or transfer codes from an IR remote to the AVR 310’s remote, follow these steps: 1.
Programming the Remote 3 2 1 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 7 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 26 24 25 27 29 28 31 32 30 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 NOTE: While entering commands for Power On/Off of any device during a macro sequence, press the Mute button 38 . DO NOT press the actual Power button. 4.
Programming the Remote Note that the numbers used to describe the button functions at the left for the purposes of describing how a button operates are a different set of numbers than those used in the rest of this manual to describe the button functions for the AVR 310. Notes on Using the AVR 310 Remote With Other Devices. • Manufacturers may use different code sets for the same product category.
Programming the Remote Reassigning Device Control Selectors Although each Input Selector e is normally assigned to the category of product shown on the remote, it is possible to reassign one of these buttons to operate a second device of another type. For example, if you have two VCRs but no satellite receiver, you may program the “SAT” button to operate a second VCR.
Function List No.
Function List No. Button Name AVR Function 45 Tune Up Tune Up 46 Direct Direct Tuner Entry 47 Clear Clear Clear 48 Preset Up Preset Tune Up Slow Forward 49 Tune Down Tune Down Prev Chapter Track Increment 50 OSD OSD 51 D. Skip Disc Skip Disc Skip 52 Preset Down Slow Rev Intro Scan 53 M1 Open/Close Open/Close 54 M2 Subtitle On/Off Repeat Fav Fav 55 M3 Audio Select Bypass Next 56 M4 Angle Select Music Alt 57 Rewind R. Search R.
Setup Code Table: TV Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number A MARK ADMIRAL AKAI AMPRO AMSTRAD ANAM AOC BLAUPUNKT BROKSONIC CANDLE CAPEHART CENTURION CENTRONIC CITIZEN CLASSIC CONCERTO CONTEC CORANDO CORONADO CRAIG CROWN CURTIS MATHES CXC DAEWOO DAYTRON DIGI LINK DYNASTY DYNATECH ELECTROHOME EMERSON FISHER FUNAI FUTURETECH GE GOLDSTAR GRUNDIG HALL MARK HARMAN KARDON HITACHI INFINITY INKEL JBL JC PENNEY JENSEN JVC KAWASHO KEC KENWOOD KLOSS KMC KTV LLOYTRON LODGENET LOGIK LUXMAN LXI MAGNAVOX MARANTZ MATSUI MEM
Setup Code Table: TV (continued) MIDLAND MINERVA MITSUBISHI MTC NAD NATIONAL NEC NIKEI ONKING ONWA OPTONICA ORION PANASONIC PENNEY PHILCO PHILIPS PIONEER PORTLAND PROSCAN PROTON QUASAR RADIO SHACK RCA REALISTIC RUNCO SAA SAMPO SAMSUNG SANYO SCOTT SEARS SHARP SIEMENS SIGNATURE SONY SOUNDESIGN SPECTRICON SSS SUPREMACY SYLVANIA SYMPHONIC TANDY TATUNG TECHNICS TECHWOOD TEKNIKA TELEFUNKEN TELERENT TERA THOMSON TMK TOSHIBA TOTEVISION UNIVERSAL VIDEO CONCEPTS VIDTECH WARDS YAMAHA YORK YUPITERU ZENITH ZONDA 199 08
Setup Code Table: VCR Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number AIWA AKAI AMPRO AMSTRAD ANAM ASA AUDIO DYNAMICS BROKSONIC CANDLE CANON CAPEHART CITIZEN CRAIG CURTIS MATHES DAEWOO DAYTRON DBX DUAL DYNATECH ELECTROHOME EMERSON FERGUSON FINLUX FISHER FUNAI GE GO VIDEO GOLDSTAR GRAETZ HARMAN KARDON HITACHI INSTANT REPLAY ITT JCL JC PENNEY JENSEN JVC KENWOOD LLOYD LXI MAGIN MAGNAVOX MARANTZ MARTA MATSUI MEI MEMOREX MGA MINOLTA MITSUBISHI MTC MULTITECH NAD NATIONAL NEC 040 022 076 133 037 134 018 041 134 034 094 13
Setup Code Table: VCR (continued) NORDMENDE OPTIMUS OPTONICA ORION PANASONIC PENTAX PHILCO PHILIPS PILOT PIONEER PORTLAND PULSAR QUARTZ QUASAR RADIO SHACK RCA REALISTIC RICO RUNCO SABA SAISHO SALORA SAMSUNG SANSUI SANYO SCHAUB LORENZ SCOTT SEARS SHARP SHINTOM SONY SOUNDESIGN STS SYLVANIA SYMPHONIC TANDY TASHICO TATUNG TEAC TECHNICS TEKNIKA TELEFUNKEN THOMAS THOMSON THORN TMK TOSHIBA TOTEVISION UNITECH VECTOR RESEARCH VICTOR VIDEO CONCEPTS VIDEOSONIC WARDS YAMAHA ZENITH 048 159 057 147 070 019 037 037 087 0
Setup Code Table: CD Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number ADC ADCOM AIWA AKAI AUDIO TECHNICA AUDIOACCESS AUDIOFILE BSR CALIFORNIA AUDIO CAPETRONIC CARRERA CARVER CASIO CLARINETTE CROWN CURTIS MATHES DENON EMERSON FISHER FRABA FUNAI GE GENEXXA GOLDSTAR HAITAI HARMAN KARDON HITACHI INKEL JC PENNEY JENSEN JVC KENWOOD KYOCERA LOTTE LUXMAN LXI MAGNAVOX MARANTZ MCINTOSH MCS MEMOREX MGA MISSION MITSUBISHI MITSUMI MODULAIRE NAD NAKAMICHI NEC NIKKO NSM 012 049 072 050 053 125 211 044 015 070 064 051 066 122 042 0
Setup Code Table: CD (continued) ONKYO OPTIMUS PANASONIC PHILIPS PIONEER PROTON QUASAR RADIO SHACK RCA RCX REALISTIC ROTEL SAE SAMSUNG SANSUI SANYO SCOTT SEARS SHARP SHERWOOD SIGNATURE SONY SOUNDSTREAM STS SYLVANIA SYMPHONIC TAEKWANG TANDY TEAC TECHWOOD THETA DIGITAL TOSHIBA VECTOR RESEARCH VICTOR WARDS YAMAHA YORK 037 020 015 039 017 051 015 122 024 169 049 051 051 028 047 033 108 066 020 003 040 060 124 012 051 059 177 096 011 083 039 013 087 029 040 019 122 038 036 075 051 036 210 109 126 049 045 056
Setup Code Table: Tape Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number HARMAN KARDON 001 Setup Code Table: Audio Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number HARMAN KARDON 001 Setup Code Table: DVD Manufacturer/Brand APEX DIGITAL CALIFORNIA AUDIO DENON GE GOLDSTAR HARMAN KARDON JVC KENWOOD LG LOTTE MAGNAVOX MARANTZ MITSUBISHI NAD ONKYO OPTIMUS PANASONIC PHILIPS PIONEER PROCEED PROSCAN RCA RUNCO SAMSUNG SANYO SHARP SONY TECHNICS THOMSON TOSHIBA YAMAHA ZENITH ZENITH DIVX Setup Code Number 061 040 002 019 022 034 003 00
Setup Code Table: SAT Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number ALPHASTAR ALPHASTAR DBS ALPHASTAR DSR AMPLICA BIRDVIEW BSR CAPETRONICS CHANNEL MASTER CHAPARRAL CITOH CURTIS MATHES DRAKE DX ANTENNA ECHOSTAR ELECTRO HOME EUROPLUS FUJITSU GENERAL INSTRUMENT HITACHI DBS HOUSTON TRACKER HUGHES HYTEK JANIEL JERROLD KATHREIN LEGEND LUXOR MACOM MAGNAVOX MEMOREX NEXTWAVE NORSAT OPTIMUS PANASONIC PANASONIC DBS PANSAT PERSONAL CABLE PHILIPS PICO PRESIDENT PRIMESTAR RCA REALISTIC SAMSUNG SATELLITE SERVICE CO SCIENTIFIC AT
Setup Code Table: CBL Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number ABC ALLEGRO AMERICAST ANTRONIX ARCHER BELCOR CABLE STAR CENTURION CENTURY CITIZEN COLOUR VOICE COMBANO COMTRONICS DIAMOND DIGI EAGLE EASTERN ELECTRICORD EMERSON FOCUS G.I.
Setup Code Table: CBL (continued) PULSAR RADIO SHACK RCA RECOTON REGAL REGENCY REMBRANT SAMSUNG SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA SEAM SHERITECH SIGNAL SIGNATURE SL MARX SPRUCER STARCOM STARGATE SYLVANIA TADIRAN TANDY TELECAPATION TEXSCAN TFC TIMELESS TOCOM TOSHIBA UNIKA UNITED CABLE UNIVERSAL VIDEOWAY VIEWSTAR ZENITH ZENTEK 058 111 053 116 055 063 032 037 003 121 029 037 001 037 053 002 015 071 037 024 028 036 122 123 045 058 014 011 012 124 019 058 116 112 213 214 056 061 099 100 101 207 115 072 186 018 047 048 049 05
Troubleshooting Guide SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION Unit does not function when Main Power Switch is pushed • No AC Power • Make certain AC power cord is plugged into a live outlet • Check to see if outlet is switch-controlled Display lights, but no sound or picture • Intermittent input connections • Mute is on • Volume control is down • Make certain that all input and speaker connections are secure • Press Mute button • Turn up volume control Unit turns on, but Front-Panel Display does not light up • Di
Technical Specifications Audio Section Stereo Mode Continuous Average Power (FTC) 60 Watts per channel, 20Hz–20kHz, @ < 0.07% THD, both channels driven into 8 ohms Five-Channel Surround Modes Power Per Individual Channel Front L&R channels: 50 Watts per channel @ < 0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms Center channel: 50 Watts @ < 0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms Surround channels: 50 Watts per channel @ < 0.
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