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AVR 7300 DIGITAL PATH RECEIVER 3 4 4 5 8 11 15 16 19 19 19 20 22 22 24 26 27 27 28 30 30 30 30 30 31 31 32 35 35 35 36 37 37 37 37 37 38 39 39 39 40 41 41 41 42 42 43 44 46 47 48 49 51 51 52 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 Setup Delay Settings Output Level
INTRODUCTION Thank You for Choosing Harman Kardon® Packed with state-of-the-art features to bring out the best in any audio or video programming, the AVR 7300 will be the centerpiece of your home entertainment system for years to come. The sophisticated technology that makes the AVR 7300 possible is able to accommodate virtually any combination of program sources, speakers and room sizes, yet is easy to setup and operate.
SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR 7300 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 ^ % 1 2 3 5 4 1 #@ ! $ 7 6 23 9 10 8 45 ) 12 11 14 13 15 9 6 78 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 1 Standby/On Button: When the Main Power Switch 1 is pressed in so that it is in the “ON” position, press this button to turn on the AVR 7300. When the unit is in the Standby mode, the switch is surrounded by amber lighting. When the unit is on, the lighting around the button is blue. 2 Surround Mode Group Selector: Press this button to select the top-level group of surround modes. Each press of the button will select one of the surround mode categories.
FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS 1 2 3 5 4 7 6 9 10 8 12 11 14 13 15 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. 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 bottom edge of the panel and gently swing the door down towards you.
FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS 7 Delay Adjust Selector: Press this button to begin the process of adjusting the delay settings. See page XX for more information on delay adjustments. 8 ¤/ ⁄ Buttons: When making system configuration changes using the front-panel controls, press these buttons to scroll through the available choices for the option being adjusted. 9 Set/Video Button: This button has two functions.
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REAR-PANEL AUDIO CONNECTIONS å Front Speaker Outputs: Connect these outputs to the matching + or – terminals on your left and right speakers. When making speaker connections always make certain to maintain correct polarity by connecting the color-coded (white for front left and red for front right) (+ ) terminals on the DPR 2005 to the red (+ ) terminals on the speakers and the black (–) terminals on the DPR 2005 to the black (–) terminals on the speakers.
VIDEO AND SYSTEM CONNECTIONS V T X W U S R A B C D Q P E G IK F L HJ M O N 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.
VIDEO AND SYSTEM CONNECTIONS A Amp Trigger: Connect this jack to a the “Trigger In” jack of an optional, external power amplifier that is equipped for remote turn-on via a xx volt signal. When this connection is used, the AVR 7300 will automatically send a low voltage signal that turns on the amp when the AVR is on, and since the signal is not present when the AVR is turned off, the amplifier will also turn off with the AVR 7300. Y/Pr/Pb or RGB component video outputs.
MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 0 Power Off Button 1 Power On Button 2 LCD Information Display 3 Input Selectors 4 AVR Selector 5 DSP Surround Mode Selector 6 Test Button 7 Video Processing On/Off 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 Buttons I Transport Fast-Play/Scan Buttons J Main Transport Controls K Track Skip Up/Down Buttons L Preset Up/Down Button M Tuning U
MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT NOTE: The AVR 7300’s remote may be programmed to control up to nine devices, including the AVR 7300. 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. In addition, the AVR 7300’s remote is shipped from the factory to operate the AVR 7300 and most Harman Kardon CD or DVD players and cassette decks.
MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS s Transport Fast-Play/Scan Buttons: These buttons have no direct function on the AVR 7300, 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 fast-reverse scan command, according to the capabilities of the player being controlled.
MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS a Delay Select Button: This button selects adjustments to the A/V Sync Delay and the individual channel delays. The first press of the button displays an A/V SYNC DELAY message in the Lower Display Line $ and in the on-screen display, which means that you may change the amount of time that all channels are delayed together behind the video.
ZONE II REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS POW ER A M UTE K OFF AVR VID1 VID2 AM /FM VID3 VID4 DVD CD TAPE E DN TUNING UP F G DN PRESET UP B C D H DISC SKIP The Zone II remote may be used either in the same room where the AVR 7300 is located or in a separate room with an optional infrared sensor that is connected to the AVR 7300’s Multiroom IR Input U jack.
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. ohm twin-lead cable, you must use an optional 300-ohm-to-75-ohm adapter to make the connection. 7. Connect the front, center, surround and surround back speaker outputs å∫ç√ to the respective speakers.
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS the Video 4 inputs set to control a satellite receiver. However, you may reassign the commands for any type of device to either button on the remote using the instruction shown for “Changing Devices” as shown on page XX. You may also learn the codes for the device connected to any input by following the instructions for “Learning Codes” shown on page XX. 4.
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS Option 2: Connect the Multiroom Audio Outputs ø on the DPR 2005 to the inputs of an optional stereo power amplifier. Run high-quality speaker wire from the amplifier to the speakers in the remote room. Option 3: Taking advantage of the AVR 7300’s builtin seven-channel amplifier, it is possible to use two of the amplifier channels to power speakers in the remote room. When using this option you will not be able to use the full 7.
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. The AVR 7300 has two on-screen display modes, “Semi-OSD” and “Full-OSD.” When making configuration adjustments, it is recommended that the full-OSD mode be used.
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Input Setup The first step is to configure each input. Once an input is selected, the settings for the Digital Input, Component Video assignment and Surround Mode will “attach” themselves to that input and be stored in a nonvolatile memory. This means that once made, the selection of an input will automatically recall those settings.
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Selection of the front-panel jacks as an output will remain effective as long as the DPR 2005 is on. Once the unit is turned off, the jacks will revert to their normal use as an input when the unit is turned on again. When changes to the Video 5 setting are complete, press the¤ Navigation Button o to go to the next setting, or press the › Navigation Button o until the ➔ cursor is next to BACK TO MASTER MENU to continue.
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION For digital program material, the DPR will always examine the data stream and automatically select a Dolby Digital or DTS mode as applicable. It is easiest to complete the surround setup using the full-OSD on-screen menus. From the MASTER MENU (Figure 1), press the ⁄/ ¤ Navigation Button o until the ➔ cursor is next to the SURROUND SELECT line. Press the Set Button q until the SURROUND SELECT menu (Figure 4) is on the screen.
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION The Night mode may also be adjusted directly any time a Dolby Digital source is playing by pressing the Night Mode Button T. When the button is pressed, D-RANGE will appear in the lower third of the video screen and in the Lower Display Line &. Press the ⁄/ ¤ Navigation Button o within three seconds to select the desired setting.
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION When LARGE is selected, a full-range output will be sent to the front left and front right outputs. Depending on the choice made in the SUBWOOFER line in this menu, bass and/or LFE information may also be directed to the subwoofer. When you have completed your selection for the front channels, press the ¤ Navigation Button o to move the cursor to CENTER.
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 from that position. The factory default setting for all speaker positions is 100Hz. If that setting is acceptable for all channels, then no adjustments are needed and you may skip this section.
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION * → F C F S U A D E L A Y A D J U S T * L : 1 2 f t S B R : 1 E N : 1 2 f t S B L : 1 R : 1 2 f t S L : 1 R : 1 0 F t S U B : 1 M E T E R N I T : F E E T / V S Y N C D E L A Y : 0 B A C K T O M A S T E R 0 0 0 0 f f f f t t t t m S M E N U Figure 9 Once the DELAY ADJUST menu is on your screen, note that the default for distance settings is in feet.
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 6. Hold the remote in front of you at arm’s length, being sure not to cover the EzSet Microphone Sensor 46 at the top of the remote, and press the Set Button q within five seconds to begin the EzSet calibration process. At this point, EzSet will take control of your DPR, starting the test tone at the front left speaker, and automatically adjusting the output level so that it is correct.
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION The DPR’s EzSet feature may also be used as an SPL meter to assist in accurate setting of the output levels, when either the internal test tone or an external source such as a test disc is used. To use the remote as an SPL meter, follow these steps: 1. Press and hold the SPL Select Button 45 until the red LED under the Set Button q lights and the LCD screen in the remote changes to the display shown in Figure 10. 2.
OPERATION Basic Operation Once you have completed the initial setup and configuration of the AVR 7300, it is simple to operate and enjoy. The following instructions will help you maximize the enjoyment of your new receiver: Turning the DPR 2005 On or Off • When using the AVR 7300 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 Standby/On Indicator 1 turning amber.
OPERATION Headphone Jack G behind the door @ on the front panel. The speakers will automatically mute and a two-channel stereo signal will be sent to the headphones. The Lower Display Line & will read DOLBY H: BP, indicating that the headphone output is in the Bypass mode, and to confirm that no processing is being used. • When the headphones are in use, you may take advantage of the Dolby Headphone modes to bring added spaciousness to headphone listening.
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 Selecting a Digital Source To utilize either digital mode, you must have properly connected a digital source to the DPR 2005. Connect the digital outputs from DVD players, HDTV receivers, satellite systems or CD players to the Optical or Coaxial Inputs fl‡HJ. In order to provide a 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 7300 rear panel (e.g.
OPERATION an HDCD-encoded disc is playing and the CD player is connected using a digital connection, the DPR 2005 will automatically recognize the HDCD encoding and activate the circuits required for proper playback, provided that the Surround Off mode is selected. An HDCD message will appear in the Lower Display Line & to confirm the HDCD playback. HDCD playback is limited to two-channel stereo only.
OPERATION • Some source devices, particularly cable set-top boxes, will switch back and forth between digital and analog audio outputs, depending on the channel being watched. To avoid losing sound with this type of product, it is recommended that you connect both the digital and analog audio outputs of the source to the DPR 2005, with the digital audio input set as the default following the steps shown on page 21.
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 Indicator I will turn red, indicating that the jacks are now an output, instead of in the default setting as an input.
ADVANCED FEATURES The AVR 7300 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 36.
ADVANCED FEATURES To adjust the on-screen appearance of the semi-OSD system, press the OSD Button U to bring the MASTER MENU to the screen. Press the ¤ Navigation Button o, until the on-screen ➔ cursor is next to the ADVANCED line. Press the Set Button q to enter the ADVANCED SELECT menu. When the ADVANCED SELECT menu appears, press the ⁄/ ¤ Navigation Button o so that the on-screen ➔ cursor is pointing to the SEMI OSD/TIME OUT line.
MULTIROOM OPERATION The AVR 7300 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 7300 offers a comprehensive range of options for powering the speakers in the second zone.
MULTIROOM OPERATION Once this setting is made, you may press the ⁄/ ¤ Navigation Button o to make any of the other adjustments available on this menu. If no other adjustments are needed, press the OSD Button U to exit the menu system. Multiroom Operation When operating the DPR 2005 from a remote room location where an IR sensor link has been connected to the DPR 2005’s rear-panel Multiroom IR Input U, you may use either the main remote control or the Zone II remote.
CONFIGURING THE REMOTE The AVR 7300 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 7300 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 that does not operate properly by using the learning technique shown on page 42. Automatic Code Entry In addition to manual code selection using the brand name list, it is also possible to automatically search through all the codes that are stored in the DPR remote’s library to see whether a device will respond even if it is not listed among the brands that appear when you program the remote manually.
CONFIGURING THE REMOTE commands from another device’s remote into the DPR remote. MAIN MENU LEARN Figure 29 3. The SELECT A DEVICE message will appear in the LCD display (Figure 20). 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. For this example, we will select “TV” to enter the codes needed to operate your TV. 4.
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 38 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 DPR button. In your specific macro, this is the first command button. SELECT A DEVICE AVR Figure 44 7. The next display (Figure 45) 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 59 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 60.
CONFIGURING THE REMOTE 3. At the next menu screen (Figure 68) 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 68 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.
CONFIGURING THE REMOTE Renaming Individual Keys Thanks to the programming flexibility of the DPR 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 18 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 that the AC power cord is plugged into a live outlet • Check to see whether the 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 33 • Turn up the volume control Unit turns on, but front-panel displa
AVR 7300 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Audio Section AM Tuner Section Stereo Mode Continuous Average Power (FTC) Frequency Range Signal-to-Noise Ratio Usable Sensitivity Distortion Selectivity 125 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: 110 Watts per channel @ < 0.
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