Harman Kardon 347 - Manuals

SAFETY INFORMATION 5 ENGLISH Safety Information Installation Location ■ To assure proper operation and to avoid the potential for safety hazards, place the unit ona firm and level surface. When placing theunit on a shelf, be certain that the shelf andany mounting hardware can support theweight of th...

6 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 1 Main Power Switch: Press this button to apply power to the AVR. When the switch ispressed in, the unit is placed in a Standbymode, as indicated by the orange LED 3 . This button MUST be pressed in to operate the unit.To turn the unit off completely and prevent theuse of the ...

8 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS Rear Panel Connections 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z a b c d e f AM AntennaFM AntennaTape InputsTape OutputsSubwoofer OutputDVD Audio InputsCD InputsVideo 1 Audio Outputs DMP Connector 8-Channel Direct InputsDigital Audio OutputsVide...

REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 9 ENGLISH Rear Panel Connections 9 8-Channel Direct Inputs: These jacks are used for connection to source devices such asDVD-Audio, Blu-ray, HD-DVD or SACD playerswith discrete analog outputs. Depending on thesource device in use, all eight jacks may be used,though in many cas...

MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 11 ENGLISH Main Remote Control Functions 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q Power Off ButtonIR Transmitter WindowProgram IndicatorPower On ButtonInput SelectorsAVR SelectorAM/FM Tuner Select6-Channel/8-Channel Direct InputTest ButtonSleep ButtonSurrou...

MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 13 ENGLISH Main Remote Control Functions E ‹ Button: This button is used to change the menu selection or setting during some of thesetup procedures for the AVR. F Set Button: This button is used to enter settings into the AVR’s memory. It is also used inthe setup proced...

ZONE II REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 15 ENGLISH Zone II.2 Remote Control Functions K D J G H I F C C B B E A A Power Off B AVR Selector C AM/FM Tuner Select D Input Selectors E Disc Skip F Volume Up/Down G Mute H Transport Controls I /DMP Selector J Tuning Up/Down K Preset Up/Down NOTE: The Zone II.2 re...

16 ZONE II REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS Zone II.2 Remote Control Functions I Digital Media Player (DMP) Selector: When Harman Kardon’s (optional) is connected to Digital Media Player (DMP) Connector 8 and a compatible Apple ® iPod ® is docked in , pressing this selector will select the iPod as theaudio ...

INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 17 ENGLISH After unpacking the unit, and placing it on a solidsurface capable of supporting its weight, you willneed to make the connections to your audio andvideo equipment. Audio Equipment Connections There are two formats for audio connections:digital and analog. Digi...

18 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 3. Connect the digital output of any digitalsources such as a CD or DVD changer or player,advanced video game, a digital satellite receiver,HDTV tuner or digital cable set-top box or theoutput of a compatible computer sound card tothe Optical and Coaxial Digital Input...

INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 19 ENGLISH Installation and Connections 1. Connect a VCR’s audio and video Play/Outjacks to the Video 2 In jacks MT on the rear panel. The Audio and Video Record/In jacks onthe VCR should be connected to the Video 1 Out jacks P 7 on the AVR. 2. Although any video device ...

20 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS Installation and Connections Note that only the video plugs (the "yellow"cinch plug in fig. 3 and the S-Video plug in fig. 6) must be connected to the TV Monitor Output B , and the volume on the TV must be reduced to minimum. Important Note for Adapter Cables:...

INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 21 ENGLISH Installation and Connections System and Power Connections The AVR 347 is designed for flexible use withmultiroom systems, external control componentsand power amplifiers. Main Room Remote Control Extension If the receiver is placed behind a solid or smokedglas...

22 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS Installation and Connections Speaker Selection No matter which type or brand of speakers isused, the same model or brand of speakershould be used for the front-left, center andfront-right speakers. This creates a seamlessfront soundstage and eliminates the possibility...

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 23 ENGLISH System Configuration Subwoofers produce largely nondirectionalsound, so they may be placed almost anywherein a room. Actual placement should be based onroom size and shape and the type of subwooferused. One method of finding the optimallocation for a subwoofer is to b...

24 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION The factory default settings for the AVR 347have all inputs configured for an analog audioinput except for the DVD input, where the Coaxial Digital Input N is the default and the Video 2 input, where the Optical Digital Audio Input R is the default. Once the DSP processing sy...

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 25 ENGLISH System Configuration You may edit a title by inserting or deleting char-acters. To insert a new character between twoexisting characters, move the cursor to highlightthe character to the right of the insertion point-ing the bar at the top of the screen. Then high-ligh...

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 27 ENGLISH System Configuration Figure 10 To change these parameters, press the ⁄ / ¤ Navigation Buttons D while the Surround menu is on the screen until the line on the menu with the parameter you wishto change is highlighted in blue. Then, press the Set Button F and the ‹ / › ...

30 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION System Configuration Figure 18 If at any time the test tone is not heard from thespeaker indicated on screen, press the Set Button F to stop EzSet/EQ. Turn off the AVR using the Master Power Switch 1 and check your speaker connections. Make sure all wiresare connected to the ...

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 31 ENGLISH System Configuration Figure 23 Unplug the microphone and store it in a safeplace so that it is available to recalibrate yoursystem if needed due to a change in speakers,preferred listening position, or a major change inthe room’s furnishings (such as the addition ofth...

OPERATION 37 ENGLISH 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 rec...

38 OPERATION Surround Mode Chart MODE FEATURES DTS Neo:6 Cinema These two modes are available when any analog source is playing to create a six-channel DTS Neo:6 Music surround presentation from conventional Matrix-encoded and traditional Stereo sources. Select the Cinema version of Neo:6 when a pro...

OPERATION 39 ENGLISH Operation Basic Operation Once you have completed the setup and configu-ration of the AVR, it is simple to operate andenjoy. The following instructions should befollowed for you to maximize your enjoyment ofyour new receiver: Turning the AVR On or Off • When using the AVR for th...

40 OPERATION Operation 6-Channel/8-Channel Direct Input • There are two input choices available for usewith sources such as a DVD-Audio or SACDplayer that are connected to the 8-Channel Direct Inputs 9 . Select the appropriate input according to the way your system and sourceequipment is configured:...

OPERATION 41 ENGLISH Operation To select a surround mode using the remotecontrol, press the button for the major surroundmode group that includes the mode you wish tochoose from: Dolby M , DTS Surround N , DTS Neo:6 , Logic 7 O , Stereo or DSP Surround A . The first press of the but- ton will show t...

42 OPERATION Operation When the digital source is playing, the AVR willautomatically detect whether it is a multichannelDolby Digital or DTS source or a conventionalPCM signal, which is the standard output fromCD players. Note that a digital input (e.g. coaxial) remainsassociated with any analog inp...

OPERATION 45 ENGLISH Operation connecting its analog audio outputs to theappropriate analog inputs (e.g. DVD) of the AVR.Additionally, the digital signals will be passedthrough to the Digital Audio Outputs A . Tape Recording In normal operation, the audio or video sourceselected for listening throug...

46 OPERATION Operation After a period of time the screen may disappearfrom view. The length of time is set using theFull-OSD Time Out setting in the System Settingsmenu (described in the Advanced Functions sec-tion). You may restore the Now Playing screen toview by pressing either of the ‹ / › Butto...

MULTIROOM OPERATION 47 Multiroom Operation Multiroom The AVR is fully equipped to operate as the con-trol center for a complete multiroom system thatis capable of sending one source to a secondzone in the house while separate source is lis-tened to in the main room. In addition to provid-ing for con...

ADVANCED FEATURES 49 ENGLISH Video Adjustments Advanced Features Video Adjustments The AVR 347 includes sophisticated DCDi byFaroudja video processing that deliversenhanced video quality, even for older analogvideo source components, as well as upgradedon-screen displays. When upscaling videomateria...

50 ADVANCED FEATURES If you wish to make adjustments to other itemson the SYSTEM SETUP menu, press the ⁄ / ¤ Navigation Button D to place the blue cursor bar on the desired item and pressthe Set Button F to make an adjustment to another menu. If you have completed all adjust-ments, press the OSD But...

TUNER OPERATION 51 Tuner Operation Basic Tuner Operation The AVR 347’s tuner is capable of tuning AM, FMand FM Stereo broadcast stations and receivingRDS data. Stations may be tuned manually, orthey may be stored as favorite station presetsand recalled from a 30 position memory. Station Selection 1....

52 TUNER OPERATION RDS Operation The AVR 347 is equipped with RDS (Radio DataSystem), which brings a wide range of informa-tion to FM radio. Now in use in many countries,RDS is a system for transmitting station callsigns or network information, a description ofstation program type, text messages abo...

PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE 53 ENGLISH Programming the Remote The AVR 347 is equipped with a powerfulremote control that will control not only thereceiver’s functions, but also most popularbrands of audio and video equipment, includingCD players, TV sets, cable boxes, VCRs, satellitereceivers and other h...

54 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE Example: One blink, followed by a one-secondpause, followed by six blinks, followed by a one-second pause, followed by four blinks indicatesthat the code has been set to 164. For future reference enter the Setup Codes forthe equipment in your system here: DVD ____________ C...

PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE 55 ENGLISH Programming the Remote Macro Programming Macros enable you to easily repeat frequentlyused combinations of commands with the pressof a single button on the AVR’s remote control.Once programmed, a macro will send out up to19 different remote codes in a pre-determined...

56 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE Programming the Remote Notes on Using the AVR Remote With Other Devices. • Manufacturers may use different code sets forthe same product category. For that reason, it isimportant that you check to see if the code setyou have entered operates as many controls aspossible. If ...

PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE 57 ENGLISH Programming the Remote Resetting the Remote Memory As you add components to your home-theatersystem, occasionally you may wish to totallyreprogram the remote control without the confu-sion of any commands, macros or ”Punch-Through“ programming that you may have done...

58 FUNCTION LIST Function List No. Button Name AVR Function DVD CD/CD-R Tape 1 Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On 2 Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off 3 Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute 4 AVR AVR Select AVR Select AVR Select AVR Select 5 DVD/ DVD Input Select DVD Select DVD Select D...

60 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Troubleshooting Guide Processor Reset In the rare case where the unit’s operation or thedisplays seem abnormal, the cause may involvethe erratic operation of the system’s memory ormicroprocessor. To correct this problem, first unplug the unit fromthe AC wall outlet and wait ...

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 61 ENGLISH Technical Specifications Audio Section Stereo Mode Continuous Average Power (FTC) 70 Watts per channel, 20Hz–20kHz,@ < 0.07% THD, both channels driven into 8 ohms 7 Channel Surround Modes Power Per Individual Channel Front L&R channels:55 Watts per channel,...

62 APPENDIX APPENDIX – SETTINGS WORKSHEET Appendix – Default settings, worksheets, remote product codes Table A1 – Source Input Setting Defaults Source DVD HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Video 1 Video 2 Video 3 Video 4 The Bridge/ CD Tape Tuner 6-/8- DMP Channel Title INT. TUNER Video Input Comp V 1 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Co...

APPENDIX 63 ENGLISH Table A4 – Source Input Settings Source DVD HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Video 1 Video 2 Video 3 Video 4 The Bridge/DMP CD Tape Tuner 6-/8-Channel Title Video Input Audio Input The Bridge/DMP Tuner 6-Channel Auto Poll --- --- --- Surround Mode Tone Mode Bass Treble Table A5 – Speaker/Channel Se...