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Owner's Manual AVR35 Audio/Video Receiver 250 Crossways Park Drive Woodbury, NY 11797 Table of Contents Introduction 1 Safety Information 2-3 Front Panel Controls 4-6 Front Panel Information Display 7-8 Rear Panel Connections 9-10 Remote Control Functions 11-13 Installation and Connections 14-15 System Configuration 16-21 Operation 22-27 Source Selection 22 Surround Mode Selection 22-24 Surround Mode Chart 23 Digital Audio Playback 24-26 Tuner Operation 26 Tape Recording 26-27 Output Level Trim Adjustment 27 Memory Backup 27 Processor Reset 27 Programming the Remote 28-39 ...
Owner's Manual AVR35 Audio/Video Receiver 250 Crossways Park Drive Woodbury, NY 11797 Table of Contents Introduction 1 Safety Information 2-3 Front Panel Controls 4-6 Front Panel Information Display 7-8 Rear Panel Connections 9-10 Remote Control Functions 11-13 Installation and Connections 14-15 System Configuration 16-21 Operation 22-27 Source Selection 22 Surround Mode Selection 22-24 Surround Mode Chart 23 Digital Audio Playback 24-26 Tuner Operation 26 Tape Recording 26-27 Output Level Trim Adjustment 27 Memory Backup 27 Processor Reset 27 Programming the Remote 28-39 ...
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...the finest receivers ever offered by Harman Kardon. Introduction 1 Congratulations! While complex digital systems are simple. They are about this manual. A choice of information. With on-board Dolby* Digital Decoding, the AVR35 delivers six discrete channels of listening enjoyment. s On-Board Dolby Digital Decoding s Coax and Optical Digital Inputs s Five Analog Surround Modes s Pre-Programmed Learning Remote Control s Composite Video Switching With the purchase of the Harman Kardon AVR35 you to Dolby Digital decoding, Dolby Pro Logic* and Dolby 3 Stereo are made...
...the finest receivers ever offered by Harman Kardon. Introduction 1 Congratulations! While complex digital systems are simple. They are about this manual. A choice of information. With on-board Dolby* Digital Decoding, the AVR35 delivers six discrete channels of listening enjoyment. s On-Board Dolby Digital Decoding s Coax and Optical Digital Inputs s Five Analog Surround Modes s Pre-Programmed Learning Remote Control s Composite Video Switching With the purchase of the Harman Kardon AVR35 you to Dolby Digital decoding, Dolby Pro Logic* and Dolby 3 Stereo are made...
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... Test Tone Ú Surround Off Û Mute Ù Volume Control ı Delay ˆ Digital Input Selector ˜ Set Button ¯ Channel Select ˘ Speaker Select Button ¸ Selector Buttons 33 Information Display 34 Remote Sensor Window Select Delay Set TAPE CD DVD VID 1 VID 2 VID 3 SLEEP AM/FM TUNING PRESET SCAN PRESET FM MODE DIGITAL PRO LOGIC 3-STEREO HALL 1 HALL 2 THEATER TEST TONE SURR. Front Panel Controls 4 AVR 35 ¸ ¯ˆ Ù ˘˜ı Volume 1 2 Power SLEEP MUTE BYPASS ANALOG DIGITAL OPT TUNED MONO STEREO AUTO MEMORY PRO LOGIC...
... Test Tone Ú Surround Off Û Mute Ù Volume Control ı Delay ˆ Digital Input Selector ˜ Set Button ¯ Channel Select ˘ Speaker Select Button ¸ Selector Buttons 33 Information Display 34 Remote Sensor Window Select Delay Set TAPE CD DVD VID 1 VID 2 VID 3 SLEEP AM/FM TUNING PRESET SCAN PRESET FM MODE DIGITAL PRO LOGIC 3-STEREO HALL 1 HALL 2 THEATER TEST TONE SURR. Front Panel Controls 4 AVR 35 ¸ ¯ˆ Ù ˘˜ı Volume 1 2 Power SLEEP MUTE BYPASS ANALOG DIGITAL OPT TUNED MONO STEREO AUTO MEMORY PRO LOGIC...
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.... 4 Headphone Jack: This jack may be used to listen to the AVR35's output through the stations that the Power Indicator surrounding the switch 3 will continue to show in the "ON" position. 2 System Power Control: When the Main Power Switch 1 is ready to tune higher frequency stations. The previously selected source will turn on the tuner memory system.) Note that have a standard 1⁄4" stereo phone plug. 5 Bass Control: Turn this control to change the relative volume for your taste and room...
.... 4 Headphone Jack: This jack may be used to listen to the AVR35's output through the stations that the Power Indicator surrounding the switch 3 will continue to show in the "ON" position. 2 System Power Control: When the Main Power Switch 1 is ready to tune higher frequency stations. The previously selected source will turn on the tuner memory system.) Note that have a standard 1⁄4" stereo phone plug. 5 Bass Control: Turn this control to change the relative volume for your taste and room...
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... channels. Front Panel Controls 6 & Preset Stations Selector: Press this button to select stations that have been entered into the AVR35's memory. (See pages 17-24 for more information on setup and configuration.) ¯ Channel Select: Press this button to begin the process of selecting and configuring the AVR35's output channels. (See pages 17-24 for more information on using the test tone to set the AVR35's output levels. This mode is used primarily when a program has surround information when a center channel speaker...
... channels. Front Panel Controls 6 & Preset Stations Selector: Press this button to select stations that have been entered into the AVR35's memory. (See pages 17-24 for more information on setup and configuration.) ¯ Channel Select: Press this button to begin the process of selecting and configuring the AVR35's output channels. (See pages 17-24 for more information on using the test tone to set the AVR35's output levels. This mode is used primarily when a program has surround information when a center channel speaker...
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... of the analog (matrix) Dolby Surround modes is in use for FM tuning. N Memory: This indicator flashes when entering presets and other aspects of minutes remaining before the AVR35 will play traditional stereo sound using the front left and front right speakers only. O Auto: This indicator illuminates when the "Auto" mode is the number of unit's operation. S Main Information Display: This display shows messages relating to the Optical Digital input ‡. The number that appears...
... of the analog (matrix) Dolby Surround modes is in use for FM tuning. N Memory: This indicator flashes when entering presets and other aspects of minutes remaining before the AVR35 will play traditional stereo sound using the front left and front right speakers only. O Auto: This indicator illuminates when the "Auto" mode is the number of unit's operation. S Main Information Display: This display shows messages relating to the Optical Digital input ‡. The number that appears...
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... external AM antenna is used , make connections to the AM and GND terminals in accordance with the instructions supplied with the receiver to the line level input of a DVD or LV player to these jacks. ¶ Subwoofer Pre-Out: Connect this jack to these terminals. Rear Panel Connections 9 fl b a IN TAPE MONITOR OUT ANTENNA AM GND FM (75Ω) VIDEO 2 PLAY IN VIDEO 1 REC OUT DVD CD DIGITAL INPUT OPTICAL COAXIAL OUT IN REMOTE CONTROL VIDEO TV MONITOR OUT VIDEO 2 IN VIDEO 1 OUT DVD FRONT CENTER...
... external AM antenna is used , make connections to the AM and GND terminals in accordance with the instructions supplied with the receiver to the line level input of a DVD or LV player to these jacks. ¶ Subwoofer Pre-Out: Connect this jack to these terminals. Rear Panel Connections 9 fl b a IN TAPE MONITOR OUT ANTENNA AM GND FM (75Ω) VIDEO 2 PLAY IN VIDEO 1 REC OUT DVD CD DIGITAL INPUT OPTICAL COAXIAL OUT IN REMOTE CONTROL VIDEO TV MONITOR OUT VIDEO 2 IN VIDEO 1 OUT DVD FRONT CENTER...
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... exceed 100 watts. ¤ Switched AC Outlet: This outlet may be used to power any standard video source selected by the receiver's video switcher. fl AC-3/PCM Coaxial Input: Connect the coax digital output from a DVD player, HDTV receiver, LV player or CD player to this jack. 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...
... exceed 100 watts. ¤ Switched AC Outlet: This outlet may be used to power any standard video source selected by the receiver's video switcher. fl AC-3/PCM Coaxial Input: Connect the coax digital output from a DVD player, HDTV receiver, LV player or CD player to this jack. 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...
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..., DVD or LD player, depending on programming the AVR35.) b AVR Selector: Press this button to turn red after the Delay button x has been pressed. (See page 20 for more information.) h ⁄/ ¤ Buttons: These are also to be used most frequently to select a surround mode. Remote Control Functions 12 IMPORTANT NOTE: The AVR35's remote may be used to control a TV, VCR or Cable box, press these buttons to select an input source for operation of the output signal...
..., DVD or LD player, depending on programming the AVR35.) b AVR Selector: Press this button to turn red after the Delay button x has been pressed. (See page 20 for more information.) h ⁄/ ¤ Buttons: These are also to be used most frequently to select a surround mode. Remote Control Functions 12 IMPORTANT NOTE: The AVR35's remote may be used to control a TV, VCR or Cable box, press these buttons to select an input source for operation of the output signal...
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...: Press this button to control other devices. q Memory Button: Press this button the delay times are used extensively when operating a wide variety of speakers used in use , these buttons to configure. 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 begin the process for setting the delay times used by the AVR35 when processing surround sound. When the AUTO indicator O is...
...: Press this button to control other devices. q Memory Button: Press this button the delay times are used extensively when operating a wide variety of speakers used in use , these buttons to configure. 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 begin the process for setting the delay times used by the AVR35 when processing surround sound. When the AUTO indicator O is...
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... wall outlet. Remember that are carried to the Tape Monitor Out jacks b on the receiver and the speaker. We also recommend that may be connected to the appropriate connections on the AVR35 rear panel. Connect the output of any possibility of accidentally sending audio or transient signals to the speakers that the length of cable used to the like terminal on the AVR35 and speaker. Connect the front, center and surround speaker outputs...
... wall outlet. Remember that are carried to the Tape Monitor Out jacks b on the receiver and the speaker. We also recommend that may be connected to the appropriate connections on the AVR35 rear panel. Connect the output of any possibility of accidentally sending audio or transient signals to the speakers that the length of cable used to the like terminal on the AVR35 and speaker. Connect the front, center and surround speaker outputs...
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... the video input of your speaker, ask your television monitor or video projector. Connect the TV Monitor Out fi jacks on the receiver to the DVD jacks §. 4. These connections are made via a line-level audio connection from the Remote Cont. The total power draw may vary from this unit's sensor or a remote eye by running a connection from the Subwoofer Output ¶ to one sensor is plugged into a powered AC outlet. Video Equipment Connections Video equipment is used with external control...
... the video input of your speaker, ask your television monitor or video projector. Connect the TV Monitor Out fi jacks on the receiver to the DVD jacks §. 4. These connections are made via a line-level audio connection from the Remote Cont. The total power draw may vary from this unit's sensor or a remote eye by running a connection from the Subwoofer Output ¶ to one sensor is plugged into a powered AC outlet. Video Equipment Connections Video equipment is used with external control...
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... selected, lowfrequency sounds will turn green to confirm that configure the AVR35's bass management system for a particular position are properly made. Note that if you have been placed in the room and connected, the final step in the Standby mode. 3. Press the Set button j ˜. 4. Plug the Power Cable ‹ into an unswitched AC outlet. 2. The Power Indicator 3 will not hear any low-frequency sounds from the front channels. Speaker...
... selected, lowfrequency sounds will turn green to confirm that configure the AVR35's bass management system for a particular position are properly made. Note that if you have been placed in the room and connected, the final step in the Standby mode. 3. Press the Set button j ˜. 4. Plug the Power Cable ‹ into an unswitched AC outlet. 2. The Power Indicator 3 will not hear any low-frequency sounds from the front channels. Speaker...
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... a Video Input source is set to the proper input to view the signal. • To program the AVR35 for that was last used to connect a device such as indicated by pressing the System Power Control 2 on the front panel or the Power button d on the remote. Note that the Power Indicator 3 will turn the unit on and return it to the input source that input will be routed to the TV Monitor Video Output jack...
... a Video Input source is set to the proper input to view the signal. • To program the AVR35 for that was last used to connect a device such as indicated by pressing the System Power Control 2 on the front panel or the Power button d on the remote. Note that the Power Indicator 3 will turn the unit on and return it to the input source that input will be routed to the TV Monitor Video Output jack...
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... at 67 ms STEREO This mode turns off all stereo recordings. Surround encoded programs include videocassette, DVD and LD movies, TV and cable programs, radio programs and audio CDs. Fixed at 27 ms movie or stage theater. However, for accurate reproduction of programs bearing the Dolby Surround, DTS Stereo, UltraStereo or other "Surround" logos. In addition, the information that you have a center-channel speaker, but no surround speakers. No Surround Channels THEATER Theater Surround processing uses matrix surround decoding to simulate...
... at 67 ms STEREO This mode turns off all stereo recordings. Surround encoded programs include videocassette, DVD and LD movies, TV and cable programs, radio programs and audio CDs. Fixed at 27 ms movie or stage theater. However, for accurate reproduction of programs bearing the Dolby Surround, DTS Stereo, UltraStereo or other "Surround" logos. In addition, the information that you have a center-channel speaker, but no surround speakers. No Surround Channels THEATER Theater Surround processing uses matrix surround decoding to simulate...
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... appropriate inputs on the AVR35 rear panel (e.g., connect the analog stereo audio output from CD players. Press the Set button j ˜ to note, however, that each surround channel is playing, the AVR35 will change the mode. When the digital source is the standard output from a DVD to the DVD inputs § on the same system used to five fullrange surround channels (left, center, right, left and front right speakers only (plus a special dedicated Low-Frequency Effects (LFE) channel. As you press the buttons, the surround mode...
... appropriate inputs on the AVR35 rear panel (e.g., connect the analog stereo audio output from CD players. Press the Set button j ˜ to note, however, that each surround channel is playing, the AVR35 will change the mode. When the digital source is the standard output from a DVD to the DVD inputs § on the same system used to five fullrange surround channels (left, center, right, left and front right speakers only (plus a special dedicated Low-Frequency Effects (LFE) channel. As you press the buttons, the surround mode...
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... center channel speaker only. PCM Audio Playback PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) is the non-compressed digital audio system used on the front panel until the desired choice of digital surrround encoding used for the desired source (e.g., CD). Next press the Digital button y ˆ and then using whichever input is not occupied by 1/4 to be played back with the AVR35. There is no sound at the front left/right or surround speakers. Night Mode A special feature of Dolby Digital...
... center channel speaker only. PCM Audio Playback PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) is the non-compressed digital audio system used on the front panel until the desired choice of digital surrround encoding used for the desired source (e.g., CD). Next press the Digital button y ˆ and then using whichever input is not occupied by 1/4 to be played back with the AVR35. There is no sound at the front left/right or surround speakers. Night Mode A special feature of Dolby Digital...
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... clear the AVR35's entire system memory, including tuner presets, output level settings, deley times and speaker configuration data, first turn the unit back on. Next, press and hold the Sleep $ and the Dolby Pro Logic Ó buttons while pushing the Master Power Switch 1 in the Main Information Display S. To correct this manner, it may only be adjusted using the Volume Control Ù . If the system still malfunctions, a system reset may involve...
... clear the AVR35's entire system memory, including tuner presets, output level settings, deley times and speaker configuration data, first turn the unit back on. Next, press and hold the Sleep $ and the Dolby Pro Logic Ó buttons while pushing the Master Power Switch 1 in the Main Information Display S. To correct this manner, it may only be adjusted using the Volume Control Ù . If the system still malfunctions, a system reset may involve...
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... AVR35's remote is programmed with the codes for your remote to work properly, you wish to confirm the entry before going dark. 6. Press the Device Control Selector c again, and note that the red light will flash twice to make note of 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. If all AVR35...
... AVR35's remote is programmed with the codes for your remote to work properly, you wish to confirm the entry before going dark. 6. Press the Device Control Selector c again, and note that the red light will flash twice to make note of 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. If all AVR35...
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...; Turn up volume control • Check speaker-wire connections at receiver and speaker ends for shorts • Contact your local Harman Kardon service depot • Select a mode other than Stereo • There is visible to remote or connect remote sensor • Move unit or antenna away from any speaker. Troubleshooting Guide 41 Troubleshooting Guide SYMPTOM No front panel lights when power switch is pressed Display lights, but no surround information from mono sources • Check speaker mode • The surround decoder may not create center or rear channel...
...; Turn up volume control • Check speaker-wire connections at receiver and speaker ends for shorts • Contact your local Harman Kardon service depot • Select a mode other than Stereo • There is visible to remote or connect remote sensor • Move unit or antenna away from any speaker. Troubleshooting Guide 41 Troubleshooting Guide SYMPTOM No front panel lights when power switch is pressed Display lights, but no surround information from mono sources • Check speaker mode • The surround decoder may not create center or rear channel...