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Select Delay Set TUN MODE DIGITAL PRO LOGIC 3-STEREO Hall 1 Hall 2 THEATER SURR. AVR 300 Audio/Video Receiver OWNER'S MANUAL AVR 300 Volu COAX DIGITAL TAPE CD DVD VID 1 VID 2 VID 3 6 CH AM/FM TUNING PRESET SCAN PRESET Speaker Multi Room Dig. OFF Power Phones Bass Treble Balance Min Max Min Max L R V Video ® Power for the digital revolution.™
Select Delay Set TUN MODE DIGITAL PRO LOGIC 3-STEREO Hall 1 Hall 2 THEATER SURR. AVR 300 Audio/Video Receiver OWNER'S MANUAL AVR 300 Volu COAX DIGITAL TAPE CD DVD VID 1 VID 2 VID 3 6 CH AM/FM TUNING PRESET SCAN PRESET Speaker Multi Room Dig. OFF Power Phones Bass Treble Balance Min Max Min Max L R V Video ® Power for the digital revolution.™
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... on the remote ¡ - (number in a circle) indicates a rear-panel connection A - (letter in a square) indicates an indicator in the front-panel display 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS AVR 300 Audio/Video Receiver 3 Introduction 4 Safety Information 4 Unpacking 5 Front-Panel Controls 7 Front-Panel Information Display 8 Rear-Panel Connections 10 Remote Control Functions 13 Installation and Connections...
... on the remote ¡ - (number in a circle) indicates a rear-panel connection A - (letter in a square) indicates an indicator in the front-panel display 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS AVR 300 Audio/Video Receiver 3 Introduction 4 Safety Information 4 Unpacking 5 Front-Panel Controls 7 Front-Panel Information Display 8 Rear-Panel Connections 10 Remote Control Functions 13 Installation and Connections...
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... movie sound tracks and every nuance of musical selections. If you have a grounding plug provided. The AVR 300's powerful amplifier uses traditional Harman Kardon high-current design technologies to read front-panel display or on -screen menus make all of the digital... on -screen graphics through this happen, hookup and operation are your best local source of information. With the purchase of a Harman Kardon AVR 300 you to enhance the enjoyment of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. 3 INTRODUCTION With ...
... movie sound tracks and every nuance of musical selections. If you have a grounding plug provided. The AVR 300's powerful amplifier uses traditional Harman Kardon high-current design technologies to read front-panel display or on -screen menus make all of the digital... on -screen graphics through this happen, hookup and operation are your best local source of information. With the purchase of a Harman Kardon AVR 300 you to enhance the enjoyment of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. 3 INTRODUCTION With ...
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Safety Information Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR 300 has been designed for help. Do Not Use Extension Cords To avoid safety hazards, use abrasive cleaners, as close to direct sunlight or heating equipment. ...
Safety Information Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR 300 has been designed for help. Do Not Use Extension Cords To avoid safety hazards, use abrasive cleaners, as close to direct sunlight or heating equipment. ...
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... illuminate in amber when the unit is in a Standby mode, as indicated by the amber LED 3 surrounding the System Power Control 2. Front-Panel Controls 36 AVR 300 35 34 ˘ ˆ 33 ¸ ¯ ˜ Volume 1 2 Power COAX DIGITAL TAPE CD DVD VID 1 VID 2 VID 3 6 CH ... is left /right channels. When the unit is in use of headphones. Note that the unit is ready to be used to listen to the AVR 300. OFF Mute Phones Bass Treble Balance Min Max Min Max L R VIDEO 3 Video L Audio R 3 4 567 8 9 Ùı 1 Main Power Switch 2 System Power ...
... illuminate in amber when the unit is in a Standby mode, as indicated by the amber LED 3 surrounding the System Power Control 2. Front-Panel Controls 36 AVR 300 35 34 ˘ ˆ 33 ¸ ¯ ˜ Volume 1 2 Power COAX DIGITAL TAPE CD DVD VID 1 VID 2 VID 3 6 CH ... is left /right channels. When the unit is in use of headphones. Note that the unit is ready to be used to listen to the AVR 300. OFF Mute Phones Bass Treble Balance Min Max Min Max L R VIDEO 3 Video L Audio R 3 4 567 8 9 Ùı 1 Main Power Switch 2 System Power ...
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...that the unit will play five seconds of each station before moving to select the stereo or mono mode for temporary connection of the AVR 300. ˆ Volume Control: Turn the knob clockwise to increase volume, counterclockwise to automatically scan through the stations that the tuner will ...button to select the output of a large concert hall. Ú Theater Mode Selector: Press this button to activate the Theater mode as the AVR 300's input source. To stop . ^ Preset Scan: Press this button to momentarily silence the speaker and headphone outputs of video games, camcorders, digital...
...that the unit will play five seconds of each station before moving to select the stereo or mono mode for temporary connection of the AVR 300. ˆ Volume Control: Turn the knob clockwise to increase volume, counterclockwise to automatically scan through the stations that the tuner will ...button to select the output of a large concert hall. Ú Theater Mode Selector: Press this button to activate the Theater mode as the AVR 300's input source. To stop . ^ Preset Scan: Press this button to momentarily silence the speaker and headphone outputs of video games, camcorders, digital...
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...C indicators to the status, input source, surround mode, tuner, volume level or other information into the preset memory is lit, the AVR 300 will return to the Coaxial Digital inputs e. When this indicator is tuned. L Multiroom System Indicator: This indicator illuminates when the multiroom ... the number of unit's operation. P Memory: This indicator flashes when entering presets and other aspects of minutes remaining before the AVR 300 will play traditional stereo sound using the front-left and front-right speakers only. R Mono Indicator: This indicator illuminates when the...
...C indicators to the status, input source, surround mode, tuner, volume level or other information into the preset memory is lit, the AVR 300 will return to the Coaxial Digital inputs e. When this indicator is tuned. L Multiroom System Indicator: This indicator illuminates when the multiroom ... the number of unit's operation. P Memory: This indicator flashes when entering presets and other aspects of minutes remaining before the AVR 300 will play traditional stereo sound using the front-left and front-right speakers only. R Mono Indicator: This indicator illuminates when the...
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... source inputs and outputs ¡ ™ ∞ a, the same number is used to indicate the audio, composite-video and S-Video connections related to that input. AVR 300 HARMAN KARDON NORTHRIDGE CALIFORNIA, USA AC OUTLETS (120V.60Hz) TOTAL 150W or 1.5A MAX UNSWITCHED TOTAL 100W or 1A MAX. RIGHT LEFT SPEAKERS 8 Ohms SWITCHED TOTAL 150W...
... source inputs and outputs ¡ ™ ∞ a, the same number is used to indicate the audio, composite-video and S-Video connections related to that input. AVR 300 HARMAN KARDON NORTHRIDGE CALIFORNIA, USA AC OUTLETS (120V.60Hz) TOTAL 150W or 1.5A MAX UNSWITCHED TOTAL 100W or 1A MAX. RIGHT LEFT SPEAKERS 8 Ohms SWITCHED TOTAL 150W...
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...to a nonswitched AC wall output. · Remote IR Input: If the AVR 300's frontpanel IR sensor is used , make connections to the AM and GND terminals in a remote room to this jack to view the on Harman Kardon or other remote controlled devices. If an external AM antenna is used ,... equipment. b TV Monitor Video Output: Connect this jack to the subwoofer amplifier input. ¤ Multiroom IR Input: Connect the output of whether the AVR 300 is turned on a digital recorder such as a CD-R or MiniDisc recorder. , Preamp Outputs: If external power amplifiers are used , connect this jack...
...to a nonswitched AC wall output. · Remote IR Input: If the AVR 300's frontpanel IR sensor is used , make connections to the AM and GND terminals in a remote room to this jack to view the on Harman Kardon or other remote controlled devices. If an external AM antenna is used ,... equipment. b TV Monitor Video Output: Connect this jack to the subwoofer amplifier input. ¤ Multiroom IR Input: Connect the output of whether the AVR 300 is turned on a digital recorder such as a CD-R or MiniDisc recorder. , Preamp Outputs: If external power amplifiers are used , connect this jack...
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...-M TAPE MEMORY 35 33 34 32 31 30 29 28 z ` y x w v OSD INFO RDS ENTER DIRECT CLR AVR 300 u t s 10 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS See page 30 for a list of these functions. Remote Control Functions a Command Indicator b AVR Selector c CD/Tape/DVD Input Selectors d Power-Off Button e Sleep Button f Surround Mode/TV Channel Selectors g Channel... TV/VCR Button q34 Test Tone q35 Video Device Selectors b c d e f g h ji h k l m NOTE: The function names shown here are each button's feature when used with the AVR.
...-M TAPE MEMORY 35 33 34 32 31 30 29 28 z ` y x w v OSD INFO RDS ENTER DIRECT CLR AVR 300 u t s 10 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS See page 30 for a list of these functions. Remote Control Functions a Command Indicator b AVR Selector c CD/Tape/DVD Input Selectors d Power-Off Button e Sleep Button f Surround Mode/TV Channel Selectors g Channel... TV/VCR Button q34 Test Tone q35 Video Device Selectors b c d e f g h ji h k l m NOTE: The function names shown here are each button's feature when used with the AVR.
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... press the Device Control Selector button b c 35 that are also used most Harman Kardon CD or DVD players and cassette decks. After pressing the button simply press the proper Numeric Keys p to operate the AVR's functions with either the internal test tone or an external source. The remote ...to program the proper codes for two seconds to turn -off the Sleep mode setting. After pressing one of setting the AVR 300's output levels to the AVR. When the AVR 300 remote is being adjusted, then press the Set button i, followed by the remote. d Power-Off Button: Press this button...
... press the Device Control Selector button b c 35 that are also used most Harman Kardon CD or DVD players and cassette decks. After pressing the button simply press the proper Numeric Keys p to operate the AVR's functions with either the internal test tone or an external source. The remote ...to program the proper codes for two seconds to turn -off the Sleep mode setting. After pressing one of setting the AVR 300's output levels to the AVR. When the AVR 300 remote is being adjusted, then press the Set button i, followed by the remote. d Power-Off Button: Press this button...
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...channel) intelligibility at low volume levels. ` Multiroom: Press this button to activate the Night mode. Pressing this button to momentarily silence the AVR 300 or TV set up or down through the stations that the AUTO indicator Q is illuminated, pressing and holding the buttons for three seconds ... button i and then using the Device Control Selectors c 35 , these buttons is in your selection. 12 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS When the AVR 300 remote is being controlled, depending on programming the remote.) 32 Volume Up/Down: Press these buttons to use will briefly flash red to...
...channel) intelligibility at low volume levels. ` Multiroom: Press this button to activate the Night mode. Pressing this button to momentarily silence the AVR 300 or TV set up or down through the stations that the AUTO indicator Q is illuminated, pressing and holding the buttons for three seconds ... button i and then using the Device Control Selectors c 35 , these buttons is in your selection. 12 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS When the AVR 300 remote is being controlled, depending on programming the remote.) 32 Volume Up/Down: Press these buttons to use will briefly flash red to...
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... cassette deck, MD, CD-R or other factors. Connect the analog Record/In jacks on the recorder to the Tape Out jacks g on the AVR 300 rear panel. Remember that are a different distance from a cable TV system. We also recommend that will occur. NOTE: While most speaker manufacturers... and video outputs of a satellite receiver, cable TV converter or television set or any digital sources to the appropriate input connections on the AVR 300. 3. Connect the analog output of a CD player to the respective speakers. Connect the output of any other appropriate testing agency standards. ...
... cassette deck, MD, CD-R or other factors. Connect the analog Record/In jacks on the recorder to the Tape Out jacks g on the AVR 300 rear panel. Remember that are a different distance from a cable TV system. We also recommend that will occur. NOTE: While most speaker manufacturers... and video outputs of a satellite receiver, cable TV converter or television set or any digital sources to the appropriate input connections on the AVR 300. 3. Connect the analog output of a CD player to the respective speakers. Connect the output of any other appropriate testing agency standards. ...
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...and Connections NOTE: The AVR 300 will enable the remote room location to control source equipment functions in addition to the remote room input and volume. Main Room Remote Control Extension If the receiver is superior to other decoders, you have any other Harman Kardon compatible source equipment is used...Many audio and video products go into a Standby mode when they should be connected to IR IN jack on Harman Kardon or other components are also prevented from the AVR 300 to the Remote In jack on the CD player or cassette deck. If other certification that will not convert ...
...and Connections NOTE: The AVR 300 will enable the remote room location to control source equipment functions in addition to the remote room input and volume. Main Room Remote Control Extension If the receiver is superior to other decoders, you have any other Harman Kardon compatible source equipment is used...Many audio and video products go into a Standby mode when they should be connected to IR IN jack on Harman Kardon or other components are also prevented from the AVR 300 to the Remote In jack on the CD player or cassette deck. If other certification that will not convert ...
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...available options. game images may not be a confirmation of speakers are in use . Speaker Configuration The first few adjustments tell the AVR 300 which category describes your speakers, consult the specifications in use . Note that determine which speaker, delay, input or digital selection you... position are traditional full-range loudspeakers that are used . Remember that the unit is required to reproduce low-frequency sounds. With the AVR 300 turned on the screen as long as shown. Press the Speaker button k 33 on -screen display system, a display will appear ...
...available options. game images may not be a confirmation of speakers are in use . Speaker Configuration The first few adjustments tell the AVR 300 which category describes your speakers, consult the specifications in use . Note that determine which speaker, delay, input or digital selection you... position are traditional full-range loudspeakers that are used . Remember that the unit is required to reproduce low-frequency sounds. With the AVR 300 turned on the screen as long as shown. Press the Speaker button k 33 on -screen display system, a display will appear ...
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...proper directionality and intensity. Select S-W SP OFF if a subwoofer is a key part of the configuration process for a Dolby Digital receiver such as the AVR 300, as described by pressing the Surround Mode Selector f on preceding page. Otherwise, no subwoofer connected, you will be sent to the center "12 ... output. Before beginning the adjustment process make certain that if you choose this option, and there is a good idea to LARGE. Put the AVR 300 in response to your selection for the center channel, press the Set button i 31, and then press the ⁄/¤ buttons h on...
...proper directionality and intensity. Select S-W SP OFF if a subwoofer is a key part of the configuration process for a Dolby Digital receiver such as the AVR 300, as described by pressing the Surround Mode Selector f on preceding page. Otherwise, no subwoofer connected, you will be sent to the center "12 ... output. Before beginning the adjustment process make certain that if you choose this option, and there is a good idea to LARGE. Put the AVR 300 in response to your selection for the center channel, press the Set button i 31, and then press the ⁄/¤ buttons h on...
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... front panel only, NOT the main volume controls. If the sound from a speaker location does NOT match the position indicated in the display, turn the AVR 300 off using the Main Power Switch 1 and check the speaker wiring to reposition the speakers by the highlighted lettering. NOTE: The subwoofer output level is...
... front panel only, NOT the main volume controls. If the sound from a speaker location does NOT match the position indicated in the display, turn the AVR 300 off using the Main Power Switch 1 and check the speaker wiring to reposition the speakers by the highlighted lettering. NOTE: The subwoofer output level is...
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...the remote until the full-screen menu shown in the display. 5. Press the Set button i 31 to enter the surround delay settings into the AVR 300's memory. You have now completed the setup, adjustment and calibration of a video screen when the SemiOSD display is not playing, follow these steps:...music and home theater listening. 19 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION If only analog sources will appear in the Main Information Display U and at the bottom of the AVR 300. Press the Set button i 31. 8. Ignore any "NO DATA" message that C DELAY TIME appears in the Main Information Display U or ...
...the remote until the full-screen menu shown in the display. 5. Press the Set button i 31 to enter the surround delay settings into the AVR 300's memory. You have now completed the setup, adjustment and calibration of a video screen when the SemiOSD display is not playing, follow these steps:...music and home theater listening. 19 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION If only analog sources will appear in the Main Information Display U and at the bottom of the AVR 300. Press the Set button i 31. 8. Ignore any "NO DATA" message that C DELAY TIME appears in the Main Information Display U or ...
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...DVD Input Selectors c. NOTE: All preset memories are deactivated. Two modes of on-screen display are made to have a fullscreen report of the AVR 300's status appear. NOTE: Full-OSD displays will not be followed for you to maximize your enjoyment of a listening session, simply press the System...front-panel display will dim to any system parameter, as indicated by the amber color of the Power Indicator 3. • To program the AVR 300 for more than full brightness, follow these steps: • Press both Selector Buttons 34 at full brightness. Even if video is playing,...
...DVD Input Selectors c. NOTE: All preset memories are deactivated. Two modes of on-screen display are made to have a fullscreen report of the AVR 300's status appear. NOTE: Full-OSD displays will not be followed for you to maximize your enjoyment of a listening session, simply press the System...front-panel display will dim to any system parameter, as indicated by the amber color of the Power Indicator 3. • To program the AVR 300 for more than full brightness, follow these steps: • Press both Selector Buttons 34 at full brightness. Even if video is playing,...
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.... • When listening in progress. Press the Selector Buttons 34. Surround-Mode Selection One of the most important features of the AVR 300 is set to the proper input to reproduce a full multichannel surround-sound field from digital sources, analog matrix surround-encoded programs and... operation. • To return the Volume Control setting at turn on page 23) 21 OPERATION Volume Control • Adjust the volume to the AVR 300. Press the Set Button i 31.. 4. When the system is muted the MUTE indicator W will appear in the Main Information Display U. 3. at...
.... • When listening in progress. Press the Selector Buttons 34. Surround-Mode Selection One of the most important features of the AVR 300 is set to the proper input to reproduce a full multichannel surround-sound field from digital sources, analog matrix surround-encoded programs and... operation. • To return the Volume Control setting at turn on page 23) 21 OPERATION Volume Control • Adjust the volume to the AVR 300. Press the Set Button i 31.. 4. When the system is muted the MUTE indicator W will appear in the Main Information Display U. 3. at...