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AVR 430 AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER 3 4 4 5 8 11 15 16 19 19 19 20 21 22 23 25 26 26 27 29 29 29 29 29 30 30 31 33 34 34 36 36 36 36 37 37 38 38 38 40 40 41 41 42 43 45 46 47 48 50 50 51 Introduction Safety Information Unpacking Front-Panel Controls Rear-Panel Connections Main Remote Control Functions Zone II Remote Control Functions Installation and Connections System Configuration Speaker Placement System Setup Input Setup Audio Setup Surround Setup Speaker Setup Delay Settings Output Level Adjustment Using EzS
INTRODUCTION Thank You for Choosing Harman Kardon® With the purchase of a Harman Kardon AVR 430, you are about to begin many years of listening enjoyment. The AVR 430 has a wide range of features and options that accommodate virtually any combination of speakers, room size and program sources.
SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR 430 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 % ^ $ # @ ! ) 430 A B 1 C D E F G 2 3 4 H I H 5 6 J 7 K L 8 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.
FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS 4 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. When the tuner is in the MANUAL/MONO mode, each tap of the Selector will increase or decrease the frequency by one increment. When the tuner receives a strong-enough signal for adequate reception, MANUAL TUNED will appear in the Lower Display Line $ and in the on-screen display.
FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS A B C D E F G H I H J K 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 power to the AVR 430. When the switch is pressed in, the unit is placed in a Standby mode, as indicated by the amber illumination surrounding the Standby/On Switch 1.
REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS 41 39 42 40 37 35 33 36 34 32 38 j h f ki g 31 d c e · b a fi ‡ fl ° › 430 ¡™ £ ¢ ∞ § ¡ AM Antenna ™ FM Antenna £ Preamp Outputs ¢ Subwoofer Output ∞ A-BUS Connector § Surround Speaker Outputs ¶ Front Speaker Outputs • Fan Vents ª Center Speaker Outputs ‚ Surround Back/Multiroom Speaker Outputs ⁄ Switched AC Accessory Outlet ¤ Unswitched AC Accessory Outlet ‹ AC Power Cord Jack › Video Monitor Outputs fi DVD Video Inputs ¶ • fl Video 1 Video Inputs ‡ Video 1 Vi
REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS ¡ AM Antenna: Connect the AM loop antenna supplied with the receiver to these terminals. If an external AM antenna is used, make connections to the AM and GND terminals in accordance with the instructions supplied with the antenna. ™ FM Antenna: Connect the supplied indoor or an optional external FM antenna to this terminal. £ Preamp Outputs: Connect these jacks to an optional, external power amplifier for applications where higher power is desired.
REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS g Remote IR Input: If the AVR 430’s front-panel IR sensor is blocked due to cabinet doors or other obstructions, an external IR sensor may be used. Connect the output of the sensor to this jack. h Remote IR Output: This connection permits the IR sensor in the receiver to serve other remote controlled devices. Connect this jack to the “IR IN” jack on Harman Kardon (or other compatible) equipment.
MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 0 Power Off Button 1 Power On Button 2 LCD Information Display 3 Input Selectors 4 AVR Selector 5 Test Button 6 DSP Surround Mode Selector 7 Logic 7 Mode Select Button 8 Direct Button 9 Clear Button A Numeric Keys B Tuning Mode Button m Dim Button n Channel Select Button o Navigation Button F Digital Select Button G Set Button H Volume Up/Down Selectors I Transport Fast-Play/Scan Buttons J Main Transport Controls K Track Skip Up/Down Buttons L Preset Up/Down Button M Tuning Up/
MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS g DSP Surround Mode Selector: Press this button to select one of the DSP surround modes, such as VMAx, Hall 1, Hall 2 or Theater. Each press of the button selects another mode. (See page 31 for more information on surround modes.) IMPORTANT NOTE: The AVR 430’s remote may be programmed to control up to eight devices, including the AVR 430. Before using the remote, it is important to remember to press the Input Selector Button 3 that corresponds to the unit you wish to operate.
MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS s Transport Fast-Play/Scan Buttons: These buttons have no direct function on the AVR 430, but they are used when the remote is programmed for a compatible DVD, CD or tape player. Pressing these buttons will transmit a fast-play forward, fast-play reverse, or fast-forward or -reverse scan command, according to the capabilities of the player being controlled.
MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS Memory Button: Press this button to enter a radio station to the AVR 430’s preset memory. First, tune the desired station, and then press this button. Within five seconds of when you see the station’s frequency flash in the Upper Display Line # and in the on-screen display, press the numeric keys for the preset number between 01 and 30 that you wish to assign to the station. (See page 33 for more information.
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 ∫ AVR Selector Button: Press this button to turn on the AVR 430. The input in use when the unit was last on will be selected. C D E F G ç AM/FM Tuner Selector: Press this button to select the Tuner as the input to the Multiroom system. Press it again to change between the AM and FM bands.
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS System Installation After unpacking the unit, locating it in a place with adequate ventilation 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.
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 5. Connect the Video Monitor Output › jacks on the receiver to the composite or S-Video input of your television monitor or video projector. 6. If your DVD Player has Y/Pr/Pb analog component video outputs, connect them to the Component Video 1 Inputs c. Although this set of inputs may be assigned to any of the four video inputs on the AVR 430, the factory default is for this input to be assigned to the DVD Audio Inputs 32 .
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS RS-232 Connections The AVR 430 is equipped with an RS-232 Serial Connection Port e that may be used for two purposes. When the port is connected to a compatible, optional, external computer, keypad or control system the AVR 430 is capable of bi-directional communications that enable the external system to control the AVR, and for the AVR to report status and handshake data back to the controller.
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION may be placed on a rear wall, behind the listening position. As with the side speakers, rear surrounds should be located so that the bottom of the cabinet is at least two feet higher than the listeners’ ears. The speakers should be no more than six feet behind the rear of the seating area. When all audio, video and system connections have been made, there are a few configuration adjustments that must be made.
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 3. Carefully remove the protective plastic film from the front-panel lens. If left in place, the film will prevent proper operation of the remote control. 4. Install the four supplied AAA batteries in the remote as shown. Be certain to follow the (+) and (–) polarity indicators that are in the battery compartment. Making Configuration Adjustments The full-OSD system is available by pressing the OSD Button .
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION When using the full-OSD system to make the setup adjustments, press the OSD Button 31 once so that the MASTER MENU (Figure 1) appears. The ➔ cursor will be next to the INPUT SETUP line. Press the Set Button q and the INPUT SETUP menu (Figure 2) will appear on the screen. Press the ‹/› Navigation Button o until the desired input name appears in the highlighted video, as well as being indicated in the front-panel Input Indicators !.
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION are processed at their native sample rate. For example, a 48kHz digital source will be processed at 48kHz. However, the AVR 430 allows you to upsample the incoming 48kHz signals to 96kHz for added resolution. To take advantage of this feature, press the ⁄/¤ Navigation Button o so that the ➔ cursor is next to the UPSAMPLING line and press the ‹/› Navigation Button o so that ON is highlighted in reverse video.
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION On the DTS menu, the selection choices made with the ‹/› Navigation Button o on the remote are determined by a combination of the type of program material in use and whether the 5.1- or 6.1/7.1channel configuration is in use. When a DTS source is playing, the choice of modes for 7.1 systems will vary according to the type of program source (DTS 5.1, DTS-ES Matrix or DTS-ES Discrete).
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION When you have completed your selection for the front channel, press the ¤ Navigation Button o on the remote to move the cursor to CENTER. Press the ‹ / › Navigation Button o on the remote to select the option that best describes your system, based on the speaker definitions shown below. When SMALL is selected, low-frequency center channel sounds will be sent only to the subwoofer output.
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Note that when any speaker group other than the front left/right speakers is set to LARGE, the crossover may not be adjusted, as the feed will be full-range, with no sound being derived for the subwoofer at that position. When all crossover settings have been made, or in those cases where none are needed, press the ¤ Navigation Button o so that the cursor is next to the BASS MGR line to make the final setting on this menu.
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Navigation Button o to return the ➔ cursor to the FL position. With the on-screen ➔ cursor pointing to FL, press the ‹ / › Navigation Button o until the distance from the center speaker to the preferred listening position is entered. Next, press the ¤ Navigation Button o to move the cursor to the next line and use the ‹ / › Navigation Button o again to enter the distance from the main listening position to the center speaker.
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION E ZS ET C H A N N E L S : 5 SPEAKER:1 68dB Figure 11 • The channel position being adjusted will flash in the Speaker/Channel Input Indicators @. If the test noise is heard from a channel other than the one shown in the indicator, there is an error in the speaker connections. If this is the case, press the Test Button f TWICE to stop the adjustment.
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION The output levels may also be adjusted at any time using the remote control and semi-OSD system. To adjust the output levels in this fashion, press the Test Button f. As soon as the button is pressed, the test tone will begin to circulate as indicated earlier. The correct channel from which the test noise should be heard will be shown in the lower third of the video screen and in the Lower Display Line $.
OPERATION Basic Operation Once you have completed the initial setup and configuration of the AVR 430, it is simple to operate and enjoy. The following instructions will help you maximize the enjoyment of your new receiver: Turning the AVR 430 On or Off • When using the AVR 430 for the first time, you must press the Main Power Switch A to turn the unit on. This places the unit in a Standby mode, as indicated by the amber illumination surrounding the Standby/On Switch 1.
OPERATION Lower Display Line $. Next, use the ⁄/¤ Navigation Button o on the remote or the ‹/› Button on the front panel H to change the setting as desired. The unit will return to normal operation within five seconds after the setting is changed. • For private listening, simply place a standard 1/4" stereo headphone plug or adaptor into the Headphone Jack B behind the door 9 on the front panel. The speakers will automatically mute and a two-channel stereo signal will be sent to the headphones.
OPERATION Surround Mode Chart MODE FEATURES 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. Dolby Digital EX Available when the receiver is configured for 6.1/7.1 channel operation, Dolby Digital EX is the latest version of Dolby Digital.
OPERATION owner’s manual for your DVD player for more information on making these settings. Selecting a Digital Source To utilize either digital mode, you must have properly connected a digital source to the AVR 430. Connect the digital outputs from DVD players, HDTV receivers, satellite systems or CD players to the Optical or Coaxial Inputs JK 33 36 .
OPERATION These indicators are the L/C/R/LFE/SL/SR/SBL/SBR letters that are inside the center boxes of the Speaker/Channel Input Indicators @ on the frontpanel. When a standard analog signal is in use, only the “L” and “R” indicators will light, as analog signals have only left and right channels. Digital signals, however, may have two, five, six or seven channels; this depends on the program material, its method of transmission and the way in which it was encoded.
OPERATION AM and FM so that the desired frequency band is selected. 3. Press the Tuning Mode Selector 8 l to select manual or automatic tuning. When the button is pressed so that AUTO/ STEREO appears in the Upper Display Line #, each press of the Tuning Selectors 4w will put the tuner in a scan mode that seeks the next higher or lower frequency station with acceptable signal strength.
OPERATION highlighted. After the levels are reset, resume the procedure outlined above to reset the levels to the desired settings. When all adjustments are done, press the ⁄/¤ Navigation Button o to move the onscreen ➔ cursor so that it is next to BACK TO MASTER MENU and then press the Set Button q if you wish to go back to the main menu to make other adjustments. If you have no other adjustments to make, press the OSD Button to exit the menu system.
ADVANCED FEATURES The AVR 430 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. Surround Amplifier Channel Assignment The AVR 430 is equipped with seven full-power amplifier channels to allow for complete 7.1-channel operation without the need for additional external amplifiers.
ADVANCED FEATURES NOTE: Since the setting for the turn-on volume cannot be heard while the setting is being made, you may wish to determine the setting before making the adjustment. To do this, listen to any source and adjust the volume to the desired level using the regular Volume Controls )rî. When the desired volume level to be used at turn-on is reached, make a note of the setting as it appears in the lower third of the video screen or in the Lower Display Line $.
MULTIROOM OPERATION The AVR 430 is fully equipped to operate as the control center for a complete multiroom system that is capable of sending one source to a second zone in the house while a separate source is listened to in the main room. In addition to providing for control over the selection of the remote source and its volume, the AVR 430 offers a comprehensive range of options for powering the speakers in the second zone.
MULTIROOM OPERATION MULTI ON. Press the Set Button q again to activate the setting. Note that this method may be used to turn the Multiroom system on or off even when the AVR is in the Standby mode in the main listening room. IMPORTANT NOTE: When an A-BUS module is connected, the AVR’s Multiroom system must be turned on before the A-BUS module is able to communicate with the AVR.
CONFIGURING THE REMOTE The AVR 430 remote is factory-programmed for all functions needed to operate the unit. In addition, it is also preprogrammed to operate most recent Harman Kardon DVD players and changers, CD players and changers, CD recorders and cassette decks. The codes for other brand devices may be programmed into the AVR 430 remote using its extensive library of remote codes or a head-to-head learning process for codes not in the internal library.
CONFIGURING THE REMOTE or too old, and thus not all of its commands will be in the code library. You may fill in the codes for any button that does not operate properly by using the learning technique shown on page 41.
CONFIGURING THE REMOTE screen, as shown in Figure 28. Press the Set Button q to begin the process of learning commands from another device’s remote into the AVR remote. MAIN MENU LEARN Figure 28 3. The SELECT A DEVICE message will appear in the LCD display (Figure 19). Press the ⁄ / ¤ Navigation Buttons o to scroll through the list of device categories and press the Set Button q when the device for which you wish to set the codes appears.
CONFIGURING THE REMOTE “TV,” and show how to change it to take on the codes for operating a VCR. When that device’s name appears, press the Set Button q. OLD DEVICE TYPE TV Figure 37 4. Once the “old” device type has been selected, you need to tell the remote which set of remote codes to use as a replacement for the device just selected.
CONFIGURING THE REMOTE you must first press the Input Selectors d for that button, and then press the Command or Function key. Since we want to program a series of events that occur each time the Power On button is pressed, press the AVR button. In your specific macro, this is the first command button. SELECT A DEVICE AVR Figure 43 7. The next display (Figure 44) and the subsequent screens are where the actual macro programming takes place.
CONFIGURING THE REMOTE next to the bracketed read-out of the underlying device (e.g., [AVR] POWER ON). 6. When you are finished reviewing the macro’s contents, press the Set Button q to return the remote to normal operation. Punch-Through Configuration Punch-through is a capability of the remote that allows the Volume controls, Channel Up/Down buttons or Transport keys (Play, Stop, Record, Fast Forward and Reverse, and Skip Up/Down) to link to a different device.
CONFIGURING THE REMOTE Button o until the desired device name appears to the right of the device in use. In our example, that is the cable box. When the desired combination of devices appears, press the Set Button q. PUNCH-THROUGH VCR<-CBL Figure 58 6. When the Set button is pressed, the display will change to show you that the new combination of control commands is being saved to the unit’s memory, as shown in Figure 59.
CONFIGURING THE REMOTE 3. At the next menu screen (Figure 67) press the ⁄ / ¤ Navigation Buttons o once so that EZSET DISABLE appears in the lower line of the LCD display. SET SPKR LEVELS E ZS ET D I S A B L E Figure 67 4. Within five seconds, press the Set Button q to disable the SPL Select Button . Once the Set Button q is pressed the word EXITING will flash four times in the lower line of the LCD display and then it will return to normal operation.
CONFIGURING THE REMOTE Renaming Individual Keys Thanks to the programming flexibility of the AVR remote, an individual button on the remote may be assigned a feature or function that is different from the name that appears as the factory default when the button is pressed. However, with the Rename Key function it is possible to rename almost any button on the remote so that when the button is pressed you will see a more descriptive or appropriate name displayed.
CONFIGURING THE REMOTE any settings you had previously made will have to be reentered. To erase all settings and reset the remote to the original factory default settings and displays, follow these steps: 1. Press and hold the Program Button O for about three seconds while the message shown in Figure 17 appears in the remote’s LCD Information Display 2. Release the button when the red light under the Set Button q appears. 2.
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 whether outlet is switch-controlled Display lights, but no sound or picture • Intermittent input connections • Make certain that all input and speaker connections are secure • Press Mute Button 33 • Turn up volume control • Mute is on • Volume control is down Unit turns on, but front-panel display does not light
AVR 430 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Audio Section Stereo Mode Continuous Average Power (FTC) 80 Watts per channel, 20Hz–20kHz, @ <0.07% THD, both channels driven into 8 ohms Seven-Channel Surround Modes Power per Individual Channel Front L&R channels: 65 Watts per channel @ <0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms Center channel: 65 Watts @ <0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms Surround (L & R Side, L & R back) channels: 65 Watts per channel @ <0.
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