AVR 435 Audio/Video Receiver OWNER’S MANUAL AVR 435 Power for the Digital Revolution®
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Introduction Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon! With the purchase of a Harman Kardon AVR 435 you are about to begin many years of listening enjoyment. Designed to provide all the excitement and detail of movie soundtracks and every nuance of musical selections, the AVR 435 is truly a multichannel receiver for the new millennium. In addition to the traditional 5.
Introduction / Safety Information Preamp Outputs for Easy Expansion and Use with Future Audio Formats ■ Extensive bass management options, 6/8-channel direct inputs for use with DVD-Audio or SACD players, including Quadruple Crossover and individual settings for each input ■ A/V Sync delay adjustable for each input delivers perfect lip sync with digital programs or video displays ■ Main Backlit Remote with Internal Codes and Learning Capability Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Yo
Front Panel Controls Ò ¯ ˜ Ú ı ˆ AVR 435 3 9 2 1 4 ) 58 6 Ù Û & ! 7 # @ $ % ( ^ * Ó Ô 1 Main Power Switch 2 System Power Control 3 Power Indicator 4 Headphone Jack 5 Surround Mode Group Selector 6 Speaker Selector 7 ‹ Button 8 Tone Mode 9 Surround Mode Selector ) Tuning Selector ! Tuner Band Selector @ Set Button # Preset Station Selector $ › Button % Input Source Selector ^ RDS Selector & Delay Adjust Selector * Digital Optical 4 Input ( EzSet/EQ Microphone Jacks Ó Digital Coax 4 Jack
Front Panel Controls 9 Surround Mode Selector: Press this button to cycle through the individual surround modes available after the Surround Mode Group Selector 5 was pressed (see item 5 above). Note that depending on the type of input, some modes are not always available. (See page 36 for more information about surround modes). ) 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.
Rear Panel Connections ! ~230V/50Hz 230 V/50Hz " # $ % & ' ( AM Antenna " FM Antenna Tape Inputs Tape Outputs # Subwoofer Output DVD Audio Inputs CD Inputs Multiroom Outputs $ A-BUS Connector 8-Channel Direct Inputs Digital Audio Outputs Video Monitor Outputs ! DVD Video Inputs & Front Speaker Outputs ( Center Speaker Outputs % * + , NOTE: To assist in making the correct connections for multichannel input/
Rear Panel Connections Video Monitor Outputs: Connect this jack to the composite and/or S-Video input of a TV monitor or video projector to view the on-screen menus and the output of any standard Video or S-Video source selected by the receiver’s video switcher. ! DVD Video Inputs: Connect these jacks to the composite or S-Video output jacks on a DVD player or other video source. & Front Speaker Outputs: Connect these outputs to the matching + or – terminals on your left and right speakers.
Rear Panel Connections Preamp Outputs: Connect these jacks to an optional, external power amplifier for applications where higher power is desired. ) Surround Back/Multiroom Speaker Outputs: These speaker terminals are normally used to power the surround back left/surround back right speakers in a 7.1 channel system. However, they may also be used to power the speakers in a second zone, which will receive the output selected for a multiroom system.
Main Remote Control Functions 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q ! " # $ % & ' ( ) * + , - Power Off Button IR Transmitter Window LCD Information Display Power On Button Input Selectors AVR Selector AM/FM Tuner Select 6-Channel/8-Channel Direct Input Test Button Sleep Button Surround Mode Selector Night Mode Channel Select Button Dim Button Navigation Button Set Button Digital Select Numeric Keys Tuner Mode Direct Button Tuning Up/Down OSD Button Dolby Mode Select Button DTS Digita
Main Remote Control Functions IMPORTANT NOTE: The AVR 435’s remote may be programmed to control up to seven devices, including the AVR. Before using the remote, it is important to remember to press the Input Selector button 4 that corresponds to the unit you wish to operate. In addition, the AVR’s remote is shipped from the factory to operate the AVR and most Harman Kardon CD or DVD players and cassette decks.
Main Remote Control Functions K Tuning Up/Down: When the tuner is in use, these buttons will tune up or down through the selected frequency band. If the Tuner Mode button I has been pressed or the Band button ! on the front panel was held pressed so that AUTO appears in the Main Information Display ˜, pressing either of the buttons will cause the tuner to seek the next station with acceptable signal strength for quality reception.
Main Remote Control Functions * VDI Button: This button does not have any function for the AVR, but is provided for your use in programming the codes that are used to scroll up or down through the available inputs on your video display. This allows you to switch video inputs that are directly connected to your video display. Alternatively, you may program any compatible remote code into the “up” and “down” portions of this button.
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 The Zone II remote may be used in either the same room where the AVR is located, or it may be used in a separate room with an optional infrared sensor that is connected to the AVR’s Multi IR input jack . B C D E F G å Power Off: When used in the room where the AVR is located, press this button to place the unit in Standby.
Installation and Connections 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 6. If your DVD Player has Y/Pr/Pb analog component video outputs, connect them to the Component DVD Inputs . Although this set of inputs may be assigned to any of the four video inputs on the AVR 435, the factory default is for this input to be assigned to the DVD Audio Inputs Remember to make a digital audio connection between the DVD player and the AVR, with the Coaxial Digital Input 1 being the factory default.
Installation and Connections Black Black Figure 1: SCART/Cinch-Adapter for playback; signal flow: SCART → Cinch Yellow Yellow Red Red Black Black Red Red Blue 1 Blue Yellow Yellow Figure 2: SCART/Cinch-Adapter for record and playback; signal flow: SCART ↔ Cinch Green 1 Green White White Black Black Figure 3: Cinch/SCART-Adapter for playback; signal flow: Cinch → SCART Yellow Yellow Red Red Rot Red Figure 4: SCART/S-Video Adapter for playback; signal flow: SCART → Cinch Schwarz Black S-Video InIn S
Installation and Connections System and Power Connections The AVR 435 is designed for flexible use with multiroom systems, external control components and power amplifiers. Main Room Remote Control Extension If the receiver is placed behind a solid or smoked glass cabinet door, the obstruction may prevent the remote sensor from receiving commands. In this event, the remote sensor of any Harman Kardon or other compatible device, not covered by the door, or an optional remote sensor may be used.
Installation and Connections The AVR draws significantly more current than other household devices such as computers that use removable power cords. For that reason, it is important that only the cord supplied with the unit (or a direct replacement of identical capacity) be used.
System Configuration Once the speakers have been placed in the room and connected, the remaining steps are to program the system configuration memories. Although it is necessary to assign input/output settings and surround mode choices manually, we recommend that you take advantage of the power and precision of EzSet/EQ to automatically select and enter the settings for all other audio parameters.
System Configuration DVD. Note that once an input is selected, all settings for the Digital Input, Speaker Configuration and Surround Mode will ”attach” themselves to that input and be stored in a non-volatile memory. This means that once made, the selection of an input will automatically recall those settings. For that reason, the procedures described below must be repeated for each input source so that you have the opportunity to custom tailor each source to your specific listening requirements.
System Configuration sources are processed at their native sample rate. For example, a 48kHz digital source will be processed at 48kHz. However, the AVR allows you to upsample the incoming 48kHz signals to 96kHz for added resolution. When the SURR BACK line of the SPEAKER SETUP menu (Figure 9) is set to NONE the AVR will be configured for 5.1-channel operation, and only the modes appropriate to a five-speaker system will appear.
System Configuration Night Mode Settings The Night mode is a feature of Dolby Digital that uses special processing to preserve the dynamic range and full intelligibility of a movie sound track while reducing the peak level. This prevents abruptly loud transitions from disturbing others, without reducing the sonic impact of a digital source. Note that the Night mode is only available when the Dolby Digital surround mode is selected.
System Configuration You are now ready to start the EzSet/EQ process by following these steps: Step 1. Navigate to the EZSET/EQ MODE menu (Fig. 7) by first pressing the OSD Button L on the remote. Press the ¤ Navigation Button E until the ➔ cursor is pointing to EZSET/EQ in the MASTER MENU. Press the Set Button F to bring the menu to the screen. * E Z S E T / E Q M O D E * → A U T O M A T I C M A N U A L B A C K T O M A S TE R at the bottom of the menu when the volume is adjusted.
System Configuration * FAR FIELD COMPLETE * Detected speaker config FL : YES SBR: YES CEN : YES SBL: YES FR : YES SL : YES SR : YES SUB: YES → DO BACK NEAR TO FIELD MASTER MENU Figure 7c Step 7a. If the measurements are not successful due to a missing or malfunctioning speaker, the FAR FIELD E Q ERROR message will appear as shown in Figure 7d.
System Configuration Manual Setup In most cases it is simpler, easier and more accurate to let EzSet/EQ take care of entering the system parameters for speaker “size”, speaker crossover, channel output and individual channel delay time. However, if you feel that your listening room or system components are best suited to manual entry of these settings, the AVR 435 also allows you to enter or trim any of these traditional system parameters.
System Configuration If you are in doubt as to which setting best describes your speakers consult the specifications in the speakers’ owner’s manual, visit the speaker manufacturer’s web site or ask the dealer or installer from whom you purchased the speakers. When LARGE is selected, a full-range output will be sent to the center speaker output, and NO center channel signal will be sent to the subwoofer output (except when the Pro Logic II Music mode is in use).
System Configuration • If a subwoofer is connected and you wish to use it for bass reproduction in conjunction with the main front left/right speakers, regardless of the type of program source or Surround mode you are listening to, press the ‹/ › Buttons E on the remote so that SUB L/R+LFE appears in the on-screen menu. When this option is selected, a full-range signal will be sent to the front left/right “main” speakers.
System Configuration To assist in making these settings, the icons in the Speaker/Channel Input Indicators Ú will change as the speaker type is selected at each position. When only the inner icon box is lit, the speaker is set for “small.” When the inner box and the two outer boxes with circles inside them are lit, the speaker is set for “large." When no indicator appears at a speaker location, that position is set for “none” or “no” speaker.
System Configuration When the delay settings are complete, press the ¤ Button E once so that the cursor is next to the BACK T O MANUAL SETUP menu line and press the Set Button p to return to the MANUAL SETUP menu. Note that the delay settings may also be adjusted at any time when the Dolby Digital or Dolby Pro Logic II modes are in use by pressing the Delay button on the remote %.
System Configuration After checking for speaker placement, let the test noise circulate again, and listen to see which channels sound louder than the others. Using the front left speaker as a reference, press the ‹/ › Buttons E on the remote to bring all speakers to the same volume level. When one of the ‹/ › buttons is pushed, the test noise circulation will pause on the channel being adjusted to give you time to make the adjustment.
System Configuration When all changes to the Channel Output levels and the associated level trim settings have been made press the ⁄/¤ Navigation Button E until the cursor is on the BACK T O MANUAL SETUP menu and then pressing the Set Button F so that you may make any other adjustments to the system parameters. If the changes just made complete the manual adjustments needed, press the OSD Button L to exit the menu system and resume normal system operation.
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 - 30ft / 9m Initial Setting: 12ft / 3.6m Surround: 0 - 30ft / 9m Initial Setting: 10ft / 3m 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 Surround Mode Chart MODE FEATURES DELAY TIME RANGE DTS Neo:6 Cinema DTS Neo:6 Music These two modes are available when any analog source is playing to create a six-channel surround presentation from conventional Matrix-encoded and traditional Stereo sources. Select the Cinema version of Neo:6 when a program with any type of analog Matrix surround encoding is present. Select the Music version of Neo:6 for optimal processing when a nonencoded, two-channel stereo program is being played.
Operation Basic Operation Once you have completed the setup and configuration of the AVR, it is simple to operate and enjoy. The following instructions should be followed for you to maximize your enjoyment of your new receiver: Turning the AVR On or Off • When using the AVR 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 appear momentarily in the Main Information Display ˜. To return the tone controls to an active condition, press the Tone Mode 8 button once or twice so that the words Tone I n momentarily appear in the Main Information Display ˜.
Operation of the demodulator to the Optical or Coaxial inputs *Ó of the AVR. No demodulator is required for use with DVD players or DTSencoded laser discs. In order to provide maximum playback compatibility with DVDs, the AVR 435 receiver will always default first to the playback mode embedded in a disc’s digital “flag” information. For Dolby Digital discs, the following playback modes are initially selected after the AVR locks to the incoming digital audio data stream to identify the selected: • When a 5.
Operation Selecting a Digital Source To utilize either digital mode you must have properly connected a digital source to the AVR. Connect the digital outputs from DVD players, HDTV receivers, satellite systems or CD players to the Optical or Coaxial inputs on the rear or *Ó. In order to provide a front panel backup signal and a source for analog stereo recording, the analog outputs provided on digital source equipment should also be connected to their appropriate inputs on the AVR rear panel (e.g.
Operation indicators will light, as analog signals have only left and right channels. Digital signals, however, may have one, two, five, six or seven separate channels, depending on the program material, the method of transmission and the way in which it was encoded. When a digital signal is playing, the letters in these indicators will light in response to the specific signal being received. It is important to note that although Dolby Digital, for example, is referred to as a “5.
Operation Output Level Adjustment With Source Signals Normal output level adjustment for the AVR is established using the test tone, as outlined on page 26. In some cases, however, it may be desirable to adjust the output levels using program material such as a test disc, or a selection you are familiar with. Additionally, the output level for the subwoofer and those for the Stereo modes can only be adjusted using this procedure.
Advanced Features The AVR 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. Front-Panel-Display Fade In normal operation, the front-panel displays and indicators remain on at full brightness, although you may also dim them or turn them off as shown on page 40.
Advanced Features / Multiroom Operation To turn off the semi-OSD system, you will need to make an adjustment in the ADVANCED SELECT menu (Figure 13). To start the adjustment, press the OSD button L to bring the MASTER MENU to the screen. Press the ⁄ Button E, until the on-screen › cursor is next to the ADVANCED line. Press the Set Button F to enter the ADVANCED SELECT menu.
Multiroom Operation Installation Although simple remote room systems may be installed by the average do-it-yourself hobbyist, the complexity of your multizone/multiroom system involves running wires inside of walls where the services of a specially trained installer may be required. Regardless of who does the work, please remember that local building codes may govern in-wall electrical work, including proper specification of any wiring used and the way in which it is connected.
Multiroom Operation / Tuner Operation and then press the ⁄/¤ Navigation Button E so that display changes to MULTI O N. Press the Set Button F 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.
Tuner Operation RDS Operation The AVR is equipped with RDS (Radio Data System), which brings a wide range of information to FM radio. Now in use in many countries, RDS is a system for transmitting station call signs or network information, a description of station program type, text messages about the station or specifics of a musical selection, and the correct time. As more FM stations become equipped with RDS capabilities, the AVR will serve as an easy-to-use center for both information and entertainment.
Programming the Remote Configuring the Remote The AVR 435 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 435 remote using its extensive library of remote codes or a head-to-head learning process for codes not in the internal library.
Programming the Remote Although the AVR remote is preprogrammed with an extensive library of codes for many major brands, it is also possible that you may have attempted to program a product that is too new 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 47.
Programming the Remote of the LCD screen, as shown in Figure 26. Press the Set Button F to begin the process of learning commands from another device’s remote into the AVR remote. MAIN MENU LEARN Figure 26 3. The SELECT A DEVICE message will appear in the LCD display (Figure 17). Press the ⁄¤ Navigation Buttons E to scroll through the list of device categories and press the Set Button F when the device for which you wish to set the codes appears.
Programming the Remote problem in doing that, but in normal operation the commands issued after selecting the VID 2 input are for a television, not a VCR. The AVR remote allows you to correct that situation through the “Changing Devices” process. That enables you to assign the codes from one type of device to a different button. For example, in the steps below, we will explain how to program the VID 2 buttons to provide the commands to operate a VCR.
Programming the Remote Buttons . Press the ⁄¤ Navigation Buttons E until the name of the button you wish to program the macro into is shown. For this example we will show how to program a series of commands that will automatically be sent out every time the Power button is pressed. RECORD A MACRO POWER ON order they will be used. Press each button within five seconds of the last button, remembering to press the Input Selector 45 when you are changing device functions.
Programming the Remote 4. The next display screen (Figure 47) is where you select the macro to be read. Press the ⁄¤ Navigation Buttons E until the name of the macro you wish to read appears. For this example, we will read back the Power On macro created in the previous section. When the name of the macro to be erased appears, press the Set Button F. READ A MACRO POWER ON Figure 47 5. As soon as the Set button is pressed, the first two steps in the macro will be appear in the remote’s LCD screen.
Programming the Remote DEVICE IN USE VCR Figure 55 5. At the next display screen (Figure 56), you will select the device whose Channel Up/Down commands will be used. Press the ⁄¤ Navigation Buttons E 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 F. PUNCH-THROUGH VCR<-CBL Figure 56 6.
Programming the Remote 4. The next display screen (Figure 68) is where you select the device that will be renamed. In our example, that is the TV button. Press the ⁄¤ Navigation Buttons E until the name of the base device appears and then press the Set Button F. RENAME DEVICE TV Figure 68 5. At the next menu screen you will see the device name on the bottom line of the display with a blinking cursor box to the right of the device name.
Programming the Remote since the first letter we need to rename the Tone button to Zoom is a “Z,” so you would locate the “Z” above the “9” button, and press the button four times. The first press shows a “W,” the subsequent presses step through the other letters available until the “Z” appears. Consult the table on this page to see which characters are available by pressing a particular button. 8.
Programming the Remote 4. Press the Set Button F one more time. The LCD display will show the word SAVING on the top line for about 2 seconds and then flash SAVED four times on the bottom line to indicate that the setting has been accepted by the remote’s memory. 5. The remote’s backlighting will now turn on whenever a button is pressed. To revert to the original setting, follow the four steps shown above, but in Step 3, select the option that has the word NORMAL on the bottom line of the LCD display.
Troubleshooting Guide SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION Unit does not function when Main Power Switch 1 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 • Make certain that all input and speaker connections are secure • Press Mute button , • Turn up volume control • Mute is on • Volume control is down Units turns on, but Front-Panel Display does not light •
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 5/7 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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