AVR35 om (H) 2/5/99 10:41 AM Page 46 Harman Kardon AVR35 Audio/VideoReceiver Volume Speaker Channel Dig. Select Delay Set DIGITAL COAX TUNING AC-3 PRESET SCAN PRESET FM MODE DIGITAL PRO LOGIC 3-STEREO HALL 1 HALL 2 THEATER TEST TONE SURR.
AVR35 om (H) 2/5/99 10:41 AM Page 47 Owner’s Manual AVR35 Audio/Video Receiver Table of Contents Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3 Front Panel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–6 Front Panel Information Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–8 Rear Panel Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AVR35 om (H) 2/5/99 10:41 AM Page 1 Introduction 1 Congratulations! With the purchase of the Harman Kardon AVR35 you are about to begin many years of listening enjoyment. The AVR35 has been custom designed to provide all the excitement and detail of movie sound tracks and every subtle nuance of musical selections.
AVR35 om (H) 2/5/99 10:41 AM Page 2 Safety Information 2 Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR35 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.
AVR35 om (H) 2/5/99 10:41 AM Page 3 Safety Information 3 Cleaning When the unit gets dirty, wipe it with a clean, soft, dry cloth. If necessary, wipe it with a soft cloth dampened with mild soapy water, then a fresh cloth with clean water. Wipe dry immediately with a dry cloth. NEVER use benzene, aerosol cleaners, thinner, alcohol or any other volatile cleaning agent. Do not use abrasive cleaners, as they may damage the finish of metal parts. Avoid spraying insecticide near the unit.
AVR35 om (H) 2/5/99 10:41 AM Page 4 Front Panel Controls 4 ¸ ¯ˆ Ù ˘ ˜ ı AVR 35 Volume TUNED SLEEP MONO STEREO AUTO MEMORY Speaker PRESET Channel Dig. Select Delay MUTE BYPASS ANALOG TAPE CD DVD VID 1 VID 2 VID 3 SLEEP AM/FM DIGITAL OPT PRO LOGIC COAX AC-3 TUNING 3- STEREO PCM PRESET SCAN HALL 1 MULTI HALL 2 NIGHT PRESET Set THEATER DISPLAY FM MODE DIGITAL PRO LOGIC 3-STEREO HALL 1 HALL 2 THEATER TEST TONE SURR.
AVR35 om (H) 2/5/99 10:41 AM Page 5 Front Panel Controls 5 1 Main Power Switch: Press this button to apply power to the AVR35. When the switch is pressed in the unit is placed in a Standby mode, as indicated by the amber LED 3 surrounding the System Power control 2. This button MUST be pressed in to operate the unit.
AVR35 om (H) 2/5/99 10:41 AM Page 6 Front Panel Controls 6 & Preset Stations Selector: Press this button to select stations that have been entered into the preset memory. (See page 26 for more information on tuner programming.) * Tuner Mode: Press this button to select the stereo or mono mode for FM tuning. In the STEREO mode a Stereo indicator P will illuminate in the information display, and stereo reception will be provided when stations are transmitting stereo signals.
AVR35 om (H) 2/5/99 10:41 AM Page 7 Front Panel Information Display 7 T S SLEEP R Q P O N M TUNED MONO STEREO AUTO MEMORY PRESET MUTE BYPASS ANALOG B A DIGITAL OPT D C PRO LOGIC COAX AC-3 F E 3- STEREO PCM A Mute B Bypass C Analog D Dolby Digital Indicator E Optical Source F Analog Dolby Surround Mode Indicators G Coax Source HALL 2 NIGHT J H G HALL 1 I H AC-3 Indicator I PCM Indicator J Analog Surround Mode Indicators K Night Indicator L Preset Number M Preset Indicator N Memo
AVR35 om (H) 2/5/99 10:41 AM Page 8 Front Panel Information Display 8 A Mute: This indicator illuminates to remind you that the AVR35’s output has been silenced by pressing the Mute button Û `. Press the Mute button again to return to the previously selected output level. B Bypass: This indicator illuminates when the surround processing has been disabled by pressing the Surround Off button Ú.
AVR35 om (H) 2/5/99 10:41 AM Page 9 Rear Panel Connections 9 fl b a · ° ‡ fl fi › £ ¢ § ‹ DIGITAL INPUT IN TAPE MONITOR VIDEO OPTICAL ANTENNA GND NORTHRIDGE CALIFORNIA, USA COAXIAL VIDEO 2 VIDEO 2 MADE IN CHINA PLAY IN VIDEO 1 REC OUT AM MODEL NO. AVR-35 HARMAN KARDON AC 120V 60 Hz TV MONITOR OUT OUT OUT IN REMOTE CONTROL IN AC OUTLETS VIDEO 1 (120V.60Hz) TOTAL 150W MAX OUT DVD SWITCHED TOTAL 50W MAX.
AVR35 om (H) 2/5/99 10:41 AM Page 10 Rear Panel Connections 10 • Front: Connect these terminals to the front left/right speakers. ª Center: Connect these terminals to the center speaker. ‚ Surrounds: Connect these terminals to the surround speakers. ⁄ Unswitched AC Outlet: This outlet may be used to power any AC device. The power will remain on at this outlet regardless of whether the AVR35 is on or off.
AVR35 om (H) 2/5/99 10:41 AM Page 11 Remote Control Functions 11 a b AVR TV SAT CD TAPE CBL c d e f VCR TEST POWER T/V SLEEP CH VOL MUTE SURR g h i j k SPKR DISC LEVEL DISP CH MENU DELAY LEVEL x DISC EXIT y DIGI SET NIGHT ` z PREV.
AVR35 om (H) 2/5/99 10:41 AM Page 12 Remote Control Functions 12 IMPORTANT NOTE: The AVR35’s remote may be programmed to control up to five additional devices, including the AVR35. Before using the remote, it is important to remember to press the Device Control Selector button b c that corresponds to the unit you wish to operate. In addition, the AVR35’s remote is shipped from the factory to operate the AVR35 and Harman Kardon CD players and cassette decks.
AVR35 om (H) 2/5/99 10:41 AM Page 13 Remote Control Functions 13 o Info Button: This button does not function with the AVR35, but it may be used when the remote is used to control other products. p Clear Button: This button does not function with the AVR35, but it is available for use with other devices. q Memory Button: Press this button to enter a radio station into the AVR35’s preset memory.
AVR35 om (H) 2/5/99 10:41 AM Page 14 Installation and Connections 14 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. These steps need to be done only when the receiver is first installed, or when a change is made to the input source equipment.
AVR35 om (H) 2/5/99 10:41 AM Page 15 Installation and Connections 15 NOTE: While most speaker manufacturers adhere to an industry convention of using black terminals for negative and red ones for positive, some manufacturers may vary from this configuration. To assure proper phase, and optimal performance, consult the identification plate on your speaker, or the speaker’s manual to verify polarity.
AVR35 om (H) 2/5/99 10:41 AM Page 16 System Configuration 16 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 right speakers.
AVR35 om (H) 2/5/99 10:41 AM Page 17 System Configuration 17 System Setup Once the speakers have been placed in the room and connected, the final step in the setup process is to enter the settings that configure the AVR35’s bass management system for the type of speakers used in your system, the calibration of the output levels and the delay times used by the surround sound processor.
AVR35 om (H) 2/5/99 10:41 AM Page 18 System Configuration 18 When LARGE is selected, a fullrange output will be sent to the front left and right outputs, and NO low-frequency signals will be sent to the subwoofer output. 5. When you have completed your selection for the front channel, press the Set button j ˜, and then press the ⁄ / ¤ buttons h on the remote or the Selector buttons ¸ on the front panel to change the display to CEN SPEAKER. 6.
AVR35 om (H) 2/5/99 10:41 AM Page 19 System Configuration 19 11. When all speaker selections have been made, press the Set button j ˜ to return to normal operation. Output Level Adjustment Output level adjustment is a key part of the configuration process for any surround sound product. It is particularly important for a Dolby Digital receiver such as the AVR35, as correct outputs will ensure that you hear sound tracks in their proper place with the proper intensity.
AVR35 om (H) 2/5/99 10:41 AM Page 20 System Configuration 20 Delay Settings One aspect of the surround modes is the delay of audio signals between the front speakers and the rear speakers. Each surround mode is factory preset with a specific delay time, but it is possible to individually adjust the delay timing to custom tailor the sound to your individual taste and the acoustic conditions in your listening room or home theater.
AVR35 om (H) 2/5/99 10:41 AM Page 21 System Configuration 21 3. Press the Set button j ˜. 7. Press the Set button j ˜. 11. Press the Set button j ˜. 4. Adjust the delay time by pressing the ⁄ / ¤ buttons h on the remote or the Selector buttons ¸ on the front panel, until the delay time figure calculated using the formula entered above appears in the display. 8.
AVR35 om (H) 2/5/99 10:41 AM Page 22 Operation 22 Basic Operation unit off using the front panel Main Power Switch 1. Note that all preset Once you have completed the setup and configuration of your new receiver, it is simple to operate and enjoy. The following instructions will provide the steps needed to enjoy the AVR35: memories are lost if the unit is left turned off with the Main Power Switch 1 for more than two weeks.
AVR35 om (H) 2/5/99 10:41 AM Page 23 Operation 23 Selection of a surround mode is based on personal taste, as well as the type of program source material being used. For example, motion pictures or TV programs bearing the logo of one of the major surround encoding processes, such as Dolby Surround, DTS† Stereo or UltraStereo†† may be played in either the Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic or Movie Surround depending on the source material.
AVR35 om (H) 2/5/99 10:41 AM Page 24 Operation 24 Surround modes are selected using either the front panel controls or the remote. To select a surround mode from the front panel, simply press the button that corresponds to the desired mode ( Ó Ô . To select a surround mode using the remote, press the Surround Mode Selector g, and then press the ⁄ / ¤ buttons h to change the mode.
AVR35 om (H) 2/5/99 10:41 AM Page 25 Operation 25 3/2.1: This message appears when a full complement of Dolby Digital signals is present: 3 front channels (left, center and right), 2 surround channels (surround left and surround right) and “1” channel, which is the dedicated LowFrequency Effects (LFE) channel. This message indicates the AC-3 system is decoding a standard Dolby Pro Logic signal with left, center and right front channels and a signal mono surround channel.
AVR35 om (H) 2/5/99 10:41 AM Page 26 Operation 26 When a PCM source is playing, the PCM indicator I will light, and the Main Information Display will show the input source and the digital type. During PCM playback you may select any surround mode except Dolby Digital. Tuner Operation The AVR35’s tuner is capable of tuning AM, FM and FM Stereo broadcast stations. Stations may be tuned manually, or they may be stored as favorite station presets and recalled from a 30-position memory.
AVR35 om (H) 2/5/99 10:41 AM Page 27 Operation 27 IMPORTANT NOTE: Please make certain that you are aware of the copyright restrictions on any material you copy. Unauthorized duplication of copyrighted materials is prohibited by Federal law. Output Level Trim Adjustment Normal output level adjustment for the AVR35 is established using the Test Tone, as outlined on page 19.
AVR35 om (H) 2/5/99 10:41 AM Page 28 Programming the Remote 28 The AVR35 is equipped with a powerful remote control that will control not only the receiver’s functions, but also most CD players and cassette decks manufactured by Harman Kardon. For increased flexibility, the remote also contains the codes for 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.
AVR35 om (H) 2/5/99 10:41 AM Page 29 Programming the Remote 29 3. Point the AVR35 remote towards the unit to be programmed, and press and hold the Channel ⁄ or Channel ¤ button f. This will send out a series of codes from the remote’s built-in data base, with each flash of the red light under the Device Control Selector c indicating that a code has been sent. When the device to be programmed turns off, IMMEDIATELY release the Channel ⁄ or Channel ¤ button f. 4.
AVR35 om (H) 2/5/99 10:41 AM Page 30 Programming the Remote 30 1 2 3 6 4 8 7 5 9 10 11 12 14 16 15 13 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 47 To find out what function a particular button has for a specific device, find the button on the diagram on this page, and then look at the Function List (pages 32 and 33) in the column for the device you are controlling.
AVR35 om (H) 2/5/99 10:41 AM Page 31 Programming the Remote 31 Example: To program your TV, Cable Box and the AVR35 to turn on when the Power button is pressed, first press-and-hold the AVR b and Mute buttons ` until the red light comes on under the AVR button. Next, press the Mute button ` to enter the Power command for the AVR. Press the TV Device Control Selector c to select the TV mode, and then press the Mute button ` again, to select TV Power.
AVR35 om (H) 2/5/99 10:41 AM Page 32 Programming the Remote 32 Function List No. Button Name AVR35 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 Power On/Off Test Tone Power On/Off Test T/V Ch ⁄ Ch ¤ Sleep Mute Vol ⁄ Vol ¤ Surr Disp Spkr Menu Level ⁄ Level ¤ Ch ‹ Digi › Set Night Exit Delay Prev.
AVR35 om (H) 2/5/99 10:41 AM Page 33 Programming the Remote 33 Function List (Continued) No. Button Name TV VCR (VCR) VCR (TVCR) CBL (CBL) CBL (SAT) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 Power/Off Power/Off Power/Off TV/VCR Ch + Ch – Sleep Mute Vol + Vol – Display Menu Up Down Left Right Select STD Pre.
AVR35 om (H) 2/5/99 10:41 AM Page 34 Programming the Remote 34 Setup Code Tables: TV Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number A MARK ADMIRAL AKAI AMPRO ANAM AOC CANDLE CAPEHART CENTRONIC CITIZEN CLASSIC CONCERTO CONTEC CORONADO CRAIG CROWN CURTIS MATHES CXC DAEWOO DAYTRON DWIN DYNASTY DYNATECH ELECTROHOME EMERSON FISHER FUNAI FUTURETECH GE GOLDSTAR HALL MARK HITACHI INFINITY INKEL JBL JCP 112 072 001 073 043 001 001 058 043 001 043 004 043 143 054 143 001 043 004 004 177 043 062 024 001 007 028 043 004
AVR35 om (H) 2/5/99 10:41 AM Page 35 Programming the Remote 35 Setup Code Tables: TV (Continued) Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number JC PENNEY JENSEN JVC KENWOOD KLOSS KTV LODGENET LOGIK LUXMAN LXI MAGNAVOX MARANTZ MATSUI MEMOREX METZ MGA MINERVA MITSUBISHI MTC NAD NEC NIKEI ONKING ONWA OPTONICA PANASONIC PHILCO PHILIPS PIONEER PORTLAND PROSCAN PROTON QUASAR RADIO SHACK RCA 004 013 034 001 002 043 072 072 004 007 001 001 164 004 088 001 088 004 001 015 001 043 043 043 019 034 001 001 004 004 144 00
AVR35 om (H) 2/5/99 10:41 AM Page 36 Programming the Remote 36 Setup Code Tables: TV (Continued) Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number REALISTIC RUNCO SAMPO SAMSUNG SANYO SCOTT SEARS SHARP SIGNATURE SONY SOUNDESIGN SPECTRICON SSS SUPRE MACY SYLVANIA SYMPHONICS TANDY TATUNG TECHNICS TECHWOOD TENIKA TELERENT TERA TMK TOSHIBA TOTEVISION UNIVERSAL VIDEO CONCEPTS VIDIKRON VIDTECH WARDS YAMAHA YORK YUPITERU ZENITH ZONDA 007 072 001 004 007 004 004 004 072 070 003 112 004 002 001 052 081 056 034 004 002 072
AVR35 om (H) 2/5/99 10:41 AM Page 37 Programming the Remote 37 Setup Code Tables: VCR Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number AIWA AKAI AMPRO ANAM AUDIO DYNAMICS BROKSONIC CANON CAPEHART CRAIG CURTIS MATHES DAEWOO DAYTRON DBX DYNATECH ELECTROHOME EMERSON FISHER FUNAI GE GO VIDEO GOLDSTAR HARMAN KARDON HITACHI INSTANTREPLAY JCL JC PENNY JENSEN JVC KENWOOD LLOYD LXI MAGIN MAGNAVOX MARANTZ MARTA MATSUI MEI MEMOREX MGA MINOLTA MITSUBISHI MTC MULTITECH NEC NORDMENDE 034 043 072 031 012 035 028 108 001 031 0
AVR35 om (H) 2/5/99 10:41 AM Page 38 Programming the Remote 38 Setup Code Tables: VCR (Continued) Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number OPTONICA PANASONIC PENTAX PHILCO PHILIPS PILOT PIONEER PORTLAND PULSAR QUARTZ RCA REALISTIC RICO RUNCO SALORA SAMSUNG SANSUI SANYO SCOTT SEARS SHARP SHINTOM SONY SOUNDESIGN STS SYLVANIA SYMPHONIC TANDY ATATUNG TEAC TECHNICS TEKNIKA THOMAS TMK TOSHIBA TOTEVISION UNITECH VECTOR RESEARCH VICTOR VIDEO CONCEPTS VIDEOSONIC WARDS YAMAHA ZENITH 053 070 004 031 031 101 004 10
AVR35 om (H) 2/5/99 10:41 AM Page 39 Programming the Remote 39 Setup Code Tables: CD Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number ADCOM AIWA AKAI CARVER DENON HARMAN KARDON JVC KENWOOD MARANTZ MONDIAL NAD NAKAMICHI ONKYO OPTIMUS PANASONIC PIONEER REALISTIC RCA SHARP SHERWOOD SONY TEAC TECHNICS YAMAHA 062 187 202 003 205 047 022 007 107 147 215 217 038 049 068 010 181 012 013 166 225 052 068 012 042 170 195 167 226 033 136 055 044 005 218 168 085 020 187 150 051 112 097 131 200 054 041 135 138 208 163 0
AVR35 om (H) 2/5/99 10:41 AM Page 40 Programming the Remote 40 Setup Code Tables: TAPE (DVD) Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number DENON JVC LG MAGNAVOX MITSUBISHI PANASONIC PHILIPS PIONEER PROSCAN RCA SAMSUNG SONY TOSHIBA YAMAHA 014 012 010 012 002 003 012 004 005 006 011 007 008 009 Setup Code Tables: CABLE Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number Remote Control Model PIONEER AMERICAST JERROLD JERROLD PIONEER PIONEER SCIENTIFIC-ATLANTIC TOCOM ZENITH ZENITH SONY PHILIPS PHILIPS MITSUBISHI 001 005 0
AVR35 om (H) 2/5/99 10:41 AM Page 41 Troubleshooting Guide 41 Troubleshooting Guide SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION No front panel lights when power switch is pressed • 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
AVR35 om (H) 2/5/99 10:41 AM Page 42 Technical Specifications 42 Audio Section FM Tuner Section Stereo Mode Continuous Average Power (FTC) 45 Watts per channel, @ < 0.07% THD, both channels driven into 8 ohms Five-Channel Surround Mode Power Per Individual Channel Front L&R channels: 40 Watts per channel, @ < 0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms Center channel: 40 Watts, @ < 0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms Surround channels: 40 Watts per channel, @ < 0.
AVR35 om (H) 2/5/99 10:41 AM Page 45 AVR 35 DIG TAPE Power Printed in China CD DVD VID 1 VID 2 VID 3 SLEEP Phones Part #1111-AVR35OM 6311-004-010 AM/FM
