AVR 630 OM 9/18/03 9:33 AM Page 1 ® ® Power for the Digital Revolution.
AVR 630 OM 9/18/03 9:33 AM Page 2 AVR 630 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 34 34 34 35 36 36 36 36 37 37 38 38 38 40 40 41 41 42 43 45 46 47 49 50 50 51 Introduction Important 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 Set
AVR 630 OM 9/18/03 9:33 AM Page 3 INTRODUCTION Thank You for Choosing Harman Kardon® With the purchase of a Harman Kardon AVR 630, you are about to begin many years of listening enjoyment. The AVR 630 has a wide range of features and options that accommodate virtually any combination of speakers, room size and program sources.
AVR 630 OM 9/18/03 9:33 AM Page 4 SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR 630 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.
AVR 630 OM 9/18/03 9:33 AM Page 5 FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS % ^ A B 1 $ # C D E F G 2 3 4 @ H I H 5 6 ! ) JK L 7 K M 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.
AVR 630 OM 9/18/03 9:33 AM Page 6 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.
AVR 630 OM 9/18/03 9:34 AM Page 7 FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS A B C D E F G H I H JK L K M 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 6 3 0 .
AVR 630 OM 9/18/03 9:34 AM Page 8 REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS 41 39 42 40 ¡™ £ ¢ 37 35 33 36 34 32 38 ∞ § ¡ 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 j h f ki g 31 ¶ d c e • fl Video 1 Video Inputs ‡
AVR 630 OM 9/18/03 9:34 AM Page 9 REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS ¡ AM Antenna: Connect the AM loop antenna sup- ª Center Speaker Outputs: Connect these outputs plied 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. to the matching + and – terminals on your center channel speaker.
AVR 630 OM 9/18/03 9:34 AM Page 10 REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS g Remote IR Input: If the AVR 6 3 0 ’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.
AVR 630 OM 9/18/03 9:34 AM Page 11 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 Select Button 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 Button I Transport Fast-Play/Scan Buttons J Main Transport Control Buttons K Track Skip Up/D
AVR 630 OM 9/18/03 9:34 AM Page 12 MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT NOTE: The AVR 630’s remote may g DSP Surround Mode Select Button: Press this m Dim Button: Press this button to activate the be programmed to control up to eight devices, including the AVR 630. 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.
AVR 630 OM 9/18/03 9:34 AM Page 13 MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS s Transport Fast-Play/Scan Buttons: These buttons have no direct function on the AVR 630, 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.
AVR 630 OM 9/18/03 9:34 AM Page 14 MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS c Memory Button: Press this button to enter a i SPL Select Button: This button activates the radio station to the AVR 630’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.
AVR 630 OM 9/18/03 9:34 AM Page 15 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 E F G the AVR 630’s tuner is selected as the input source, these buttons will move up or down through the list of stations that have been stored in the preset memory. When a CD or DVD changer or player is selected, these buttons activate the Forward or Reverse Track or Chapter Skip functions. on the AVR 630.
AVR 630 OM 9/18/03 9:34 AM Page 16 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.
AVR 630 OM 9/18/03 9:34 AM Page 17 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/Pbr/Pr 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 630, the factory default is for this input to be assigned to the DVD Audio Inputs 32 .
AVR 630 OM 9/18/03 9:34 AM Page 18 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS RS-232 Connections AC Power Connections The AVR 630 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 630 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.
AVR 630 OM 9/18/03 9:34 AM Page 19 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION When all audio, video and system connections have been made, there are a few configuration adjustments that must be made. A few minutes spent to correctly configure and calibrate the unit will greatly add to your listening experience. 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.
AVR 630 OM 9/18/03 9:34 AM Page 20 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 U.
AVR 630 OM 9/18/03 12:41 PM Page 21 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 IN/OUT SETUP line. Press the Set Button q and the IN/OUT 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 !.
AVR 630 OM 9/18/03 9:34 AM Page 22 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Audio Setup This menu allows you to configure the tone controls and to turn the upsampling on or off. If you do not wish to change any of those settings at this time, proceed to the next menu screen. However, to make configuration changes to those parameters, make certain that the MASTER MENU is on the screen with the ➔ cursor pointing to the AUDIO SETUP line, and press the Set Button q. The AUDIO SETUP menu (Figure 3) will appear.
AVR 630 OM 9/18/03 9:34 AM Page 23 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION The Night mode is a feature of Dolby Digital that uses special processing to preserve the dynamic range and full intelligibility of a movie soundtrack while reducing the peak level. This prevents abruptly loud transitions from disturbing others, without reducing the sonic impact of a digital source. The Night mode is only available when specially encoded Dolby Digital signals are played. when a DTS data stream is selected. When the 6.1/7.
AVR 630 OM 9/18/03 9:34 AM Page 24 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION * SPEAKER SETUP * →MODE :SIZE X-OVER LEFT/RIGHT : SMALL CENTER : SMALL SURROUND : SMALL SURR BACK : SMALL SUB WOOFER_ _ _ _ _ : SUB BASS MGR : GLOBAL BACK TO MASTER MENU Figure 6 The first line of the SPEAKER SETUP menu (Figure 6) allows you to switch the menu to change either the underlying speaker size setting or the exact crossover point used for that speaker group.
AVR 630 OM 9/18/03 9:34 AM Page 25 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 ‹ / › Navigation Button o on the remote so that SUB L/R+LFE appears in the on-screen menu.
AVR 630 OM 9/18/03 9:34 AM Page 26 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Due to the differences between the way surround modes operate, some modes allow for a greater range of delay times than others. To avoid problems, we recommend that delay times be adjusted using the Dolby Digital mode. If a different mode is selected at a later time, the AVR 630 will automatically select the closest delay settings available for the surround mode in use.
AVR 630 OM 9/18/03 9:34 AM Page 27 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 1. Make certain that all speaker positions have been properly configured for their “large” or “small” settings (see pages 23 – 25) and turn off the OSD system if it is in use. 2. Adjust the volume so that it is at 15dB, as shown in the on-screen display or Lower Display Line $. 3.
AVR 630 OM 9/18/03 9:34 AM Page 28 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Continue to adjust the individual channels until the volume level sounds the same from each speaker. Adjustments should be made with the ‹/ › Navigation Button o 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.
AVR 630 OM 9/18/03 12:41 PM Page 29 OPERATION Basic Operation Once you have completed the initial setup and configuration of the AVR 630, it is simple to operate and enjoy. The following instructions will help you maximize the enjoyment of your new receiver: Turning the AVR 630 On or Off • When using the AVR 630 for the first time, you must press the Main Power Switch A to turn the unit on.
AVR 630 OM 9/18/03 9:34 AM Page 30 OPERATION • To temporarily silence all speaker outputs, press the Mute Button 33 K . This will interrupt the output to all speakers and the headphone jack, but it will not affect any recording or dubbing that may be in progress. When the system is muted, the word MUTE will flash in the on-screen display and Upper Display Line #, press the Mute Buttons 33 K again to return to normal operation.
AVR 630 OM 9/18/03 9:34 AM Page 31 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.
AVR 630 OM 9/18/03 9:34 AM Page 32 OPERATION DTS DTS is another digital audio system that is capable of delivering 5.1 or 6.1 discrete or matrix sound field reproduction. Although both DTS and Dolby Digital are digital, they use different methods of encoding the signals, and thus they require different decoding circuits to convert the digital signals back to analog. DTS-encoded soundtracks are available on select DVD and LD discs, as well as on special audio-only DTS discs.
AVR 630 OM 9/18/03 9:34 AM Page 33 OPERATION In most cases, this will be PCM 44.1kHz or PCM 48kHz, though in the case of specially mastered, high-resolution audio discs, you will see a PCM 96kHz indication. Note that the sampling rate displayed is that of the incoming digital signal, and not the upsampled rate that may be applied to PCM sources when Dolby Pro Logic or Pro Logic II processing is applied, as shown on page 22.
AVR 630 OM 9/18/03 9:34 AM Page 34 OPERATION will return to digital playback as soon as the data is available and when the machine is in a standard play mode. • Although the AVR 630 will decode virtually all current DVD movies, CDs and HDTV sources, it is possible that some future digital sources may not be compatible with the AVR 630. • Not all digitally encoded programs contain full 5.1or 6.1-channel audio.
AVR 630 OM 9/18/03 9:34 AM Page 35 OPERATION 4. Press the Set Button q and then press the ‹ / › Navigation Button o so that the word OUT is highlighted. 5. Press the Set Button q to enter the change. 6. Press the OSD Button U to exit the menus and return to normal operation. Once the setting is made, the Input/Output Status Indicators K will turn red, indicating that the jacks are now an output, instead of in the default setting as an input.
AVR 630 OM 9/18/03 9:34 AM Page 36 ADVANCED FEATURES The AVR 630 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 630 is equipped with seven full-power amplifier channels to allow for complete 7.1-channel operation without the need for additional external amplifiers.
AVR 630 OM 9/18/03 9:34 AM Page 37 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 $.
AVR 630 OM 9/18/03 9:34 AM Page 38 MULTIROOM OPERATION The AVR 630 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 630 offers a comprehensive range of options for powering the speakers in the second zone.
AVR 630 OM 9/18/03 9:34 AM Page 39 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.
AVR 630 OM 9/18/03 9:34 AM Page 40 CONFIGURING THE REMOTE The AVR 630 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 630 remote using its extensive library of remote codes or a head-to-head learning process for codes not in the internal library.
AVR 630 OM 9/18/03 9:34 AM Page 41 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.
AVR 630 OM 9/18/03 9:34 AM Page 42 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.
AVR 630 OM 9/18/03 9:34 AM Page 43 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.
AVR 630 OM 9/18/03 9:34 AM Page 44 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.
AVR 630 OM 9/18/03 9:35 AM Page 45 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.
AVR 630 OM 9/18/03 9:35 AM Page 46 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.
AVR 630 OM 9/18/03 9:35 AM Page 47 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 EzSet DISABLE Figure 67 4. Within five seconds, press the Set Button q to disable the SPL Select Button i. 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.
AVR 630 OM 9/18/03 9:35 AM Page 48 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.
AVR 630 OM 9/18/03 9:35 AM Page 49 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.
AVR 630 OM 9/18/03 9:35 AM Page 50 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,
AVR 630 OM 9/18/03 9:35 AM Page 51 AVR 630 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Audio Section AM Tuner Section Stereo Mode Continuous Average Power (FTC) Frequency Range Signal-to-Noise Ratio Usable Sensitivity Distortion Selectivity 90 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: 75 Watts per channel @ < 0.
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