Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; Table of Contents; Typographical Conventions; E X A M P L E; Declaration of Conformity; We, Harman Consumer International
2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 Introduction 4 Safety Information 4 Unpacking 5 Front Panel Controls 7 Front Panel Information Display 9 Rear Panel Connections 11 Remote Control Functions 14 Installation and Connections 14 Audio Equipment Connections 14 Video Equipment Connections 15 SCART A/V Connections 16 ...
Page 3 - INTRODUCTION; Introduction; to
INTRODUCTION 3 Introduction Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon! With the purchase of a Harman Kardon AVR3000 you are about to begin many years of lis-tening enjoyment. The AVR 3000 has been cus-tom designed to provide all the excitement anddetail of movie sound tracks and every nuanceof musical se...
Page 4 - SAFETY INFORMATION; Safety Information; Important Safety Information; To assure proper operation and to avoid the; Unpacking
4 SAFETY INFORMATION Safety Information Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR 3000 has been designed for use with220-240-Volt AC current. Connection to a linevoltage other than that for which it is intendedcan create a safety and fire hazard and maydamage the unit. If ...
Page 5 - Front Panel Controls; ı Û
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 5 1 Main Power Switch: Press this button to apply power to the AVR 3000. When the switchis pressed in, the unit is placed in a Standbymode, as indicated by the amber LED 3 sur- rounding the System Power Control 2 . This button MUST be pressed in to operate the unit.To turn the u...
Page 6 - FRONT PANEL CONTROLS; TUNED
6 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS Front Panel Controls 7 Surround Mode Selector: Press this but- ton to change the surround mode by scrollingthrough the list of available modes. Note thatDolby Digital and DTS modes can be selectedonly when a digital input is used (See page 26for more information about surround...
Page 7 - FRONT PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY; Front Panel Information Display; THEATER; DTS; NIGHT; V M A x F
ABCDEFGHIJK LMNOPQRSTUV WXYAA ABACADAE FRONT PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY 7 Front Panel Information Display COAXIAL THEATER 5 CH STEREO HALL 3 - STEREO PRO LOGIC DIGITAL DTS DOLBY D PCMMP3 NIGHT OPTICAL ANALOG OSD LFE 0 C L 0 1 2 3 1 2 3 MEMORY PRESET SLEEP AUTO 5.1 LOGIC 7 CM VMAx NF MUTE TUNED ST A B...
Page 8 - Preset; AA; TA Traffic Announcement Indicator:; AB; Clock Time Indicator:; AD
8 FRONT PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY Front Panel Information Display S Preset Indicator: This indicator lights when the tuner is in use to show that the Preset Number/Sleep Timer R is showing the sta- tion’s preset memory number. (See page 31 formore information on tuner presets.) T Sleep Indicator: Th...
Page 9 - REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS; Rear Panel Connections; Video 1 Audio Inputs:
REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 9 Rear Panel Connections AC INPUT ~230V/50HZ A TAPE FRONT SPKRS (8 Ω ) RIGHT LEFT CENTER SPKR (8 Ω ) PRE OUT 6 CH. DIRECT INPUT ANTENNA DIGITAL IN DIGITAL OUT VID 3 VID 3 REMOTE VID 2 VID 2 OPT OPT COAX COAX VID 1 VID 1 DVD DVD CD MON. OUT IN OUT AM GND FM 75 Ω IN OUT 1 2 1 2 ...
Page 11 - REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS; Remote Control Functions; Buttons
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 ! " # $ % & ' REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 11 Remote Control Functions Power On ButtonIR Transmitter WindowProgram/SPL IndicatorPower Off ButtonInput SelectorsAVR SelectorAM/FM Tuner SelectEzSet Sensor MicrophoneTest ButtonSleep ButtonSurroun...
Page 14 - INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS; Audio Equipment Connections; Installation and Connections
14 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 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 We recommend that you use high-quality inter-connect cables when making conn...
Page 15 - SCART A/V Connections; • Units for playback, such as satellite receivers,; TV Monitor Output; , and the volume on the TV must be reduced to; Important Note for Adapter Cables:
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 15 Installation and Connections SCART A/V Connections For the connections described above your videodevice needs RCA (cinch) connectors or/and S-Video connectors for all Audio and Video signals:Any normal video device (Not SVHS or High 8) foronly playback needs 3 RCA jac...
Page 16 - System and Power Connections
16 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS Installation and Connections System and Power Connections The AVR 3000 is designed for flexible use withexternal control components and power ampli-fiers. Remote Control Extension If the receiver is placed behind a solid or smokedglass cabinet door, the obstruction ma...
Page 17 - SYSTEM CONFIGURATION; System Configuration; Speaker Selection
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 17 System Configuration When all audio, video and system connectionshave been made, there are a few configurationadjustments that must be made. A few minutesspent to correctly configure and calibrate theunit will greatly add to your listening experience. Speaker Selection No mat...
Page 18 - First Turn On and Use of the OSD; Ú Y; Settings to be Made With Each
18 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION System Configuration First Turn On and Use of the OSD Once the speakers have been placed in theroom and connected, the remaining steps are toprogram the system configuration memories.With the AVR 3000 two kind of memories areused, those associated individually with theinput s...
Page 21 - I N P U T S E T U P; Making Settings independent of
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 21 Within five seconds, either press the front panel ‹ / › Selector buttons 5 or the ⁄ / ¤ buttons D on the remote to select a different speaker position, or press the Set Button Ó F to begin the adjustment process for the front leftand right speakers When the Set button Ó F has...
Page 24 - R E T U R N T O
24 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION System Configuration Continue to adjust the individual speakers untilthey all have the same volume. Note that adjust-ments should be made with the ‹ / › buttons E! on the remote only, NOT the main vol- ume controls. You may also adjust the output levels manuallywhile using th...
Page 25 - OPERATION; Operation; Basic Operation; S L E E P O F F; Source Selection; MUTE; T o n e O u t
OPERATION 25 Operation Basic Operation Once you have completed the setup and configu-ration of the AVR 3000, it is simple to operateand enjoy. The following instructions should befollowed for you to maximize your enjoyment ofyour new receiver: Turning the AVR 3000 On or Off • When using the AVR 3000...
Page 26 - Surround Mode Chart; MODE
26 OPERATION Operation Surround Mode Chart MODE FEATURES DELAY TIME RANGE DOLBY DIGITAL Available only with digital input sources encoded with Dolby Digital data. It provides Center: 0 ms – 5 ms up to five separate main audio channels and a special dedicated Low Frequency Effects Initial Setting – 0...
Page 27 - Surround Mode Selection; C D F H I J K L N; Digital Audio Playback
OPERATION 27 Operation Surround Mode Selection One of the most important features of the AVR 3000 is its ability to reproduce a full multi-channel surround sound field from digitalsources, analog matrix surround encoded pro-grams and standard stereo or even mono pro-grams. In all, a total of thirtee...
Page 28 - O P T I C A L
28 OPERATION Operation or a PCM audio track from DVD, use the Logic 7C or Cinema mode. For stereo or surround encod-ed pure music recordings use the Logic 7 M orMusic mode for a wider front sound stage (seeSurround Mode Chart page 26). MP3 Audio Playback The AVR 3000 is one of the first A/V receiver...
Page 29 - Tape Recording
OPERATION 29 is important to note that although Dolby Digital,for example, is referred to as a “5.1” system, notall Dolby Digital DVD or audio tracks selected onDVD or other Dolby Digital programs are encod-ed for 5.1. Thus, it is sometimes normal for aDVD with a Dolby Digital soundtrack to triggere...
Page 30 - Output Level Trim Adjustment; -Channel Direct Input
30 OPERATION Operation Output Level Trim Adjustment Normal output level adjustment for the AVR 3000 is established using the test tone, asoutlined on pages 22 and 23. In some cases,however, it may be desirable to adjust the outputlevels using program material such as a test disc,or a selection you a...
Page 31 - Tuner Operation; S T E R E O
OPERATION 31 Operation Tuner Operation The AVR 3000’s tuner is capable of tuning AM,FM and FM Stereo broadcast stations and receiv-ing RDS data. Stations may be tuned manually, orthey may be stored as favorite station presetsand recalled from a 30 position memory. Station Selection 1. Press the AM/F...
Page 32 - RDS Operation
32 OPERATION Operation RDS Operation The AVR 3000 is equipped with RDS (Radio DataSystem), which brings a wide range ofinformation to FM radio. Now in use in manycountries, RDS is a system for transmittingstation call signs or network information, adescription of station program type, textmessages a...
Page 34 - ADVANCED FEATURES; Advanced Features; Figure 9
34 ADVANCED FEATURES Advanced Features The AVR 3000 is equipped with a number ofadvanced features that add extra flexibility tothe unit’s operation. While it is not necessary touse these features to operate the unit, they pro-vide additional options that you may wish touse. Display Brightness The AV...
Page 36 - PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE; Programming the Remote
36 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE Programming the Remote The AVR 3000 is equipped with a powerfulremote control that will control not only thereceiver’s functions, but also most popular brandsof audio and video equipment, including CDplayers, TV sets, cable boxes, VCRs, satellitereceivers and other home-the...
Page 37 - Macro Programming
PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE 37 Programming the Remote Macro Programming Macros enable you to easily repeat frequentlyused combinations of commands with the pressof a single button on the AVR 3000’s remote con-trol. Once programmed, a macro will send out up to 19 different remote codes in a pre-deter-mine...
Page 38 - Programmed Device Functions
38 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE Programming the Remote Programmed Device Functions Once the AVR 3000’s remote has been pro-grammed for the codes of other devices, press theappropriate Input Selector 4 to change the remote from control over the AVR 3000 to theadditional product. When you press any of these...
Page 39 - Channel Control Punch-Through
PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE 39 Channel Control Punch-Through The AVR 3000’s remote may be programmed tooperate so that the channel control function foreither the TV, cable or satellite receiver used inyour system may be used in conjunction with oneof the other devices controlled by the remote. Forexample...
Page 40 - FUNCTION LIST; Function List
40 FUNCTION LIST Function List No. Button Name AVR Function DVD CD/CDR 1 Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off 2 Power On Power On Power On Power On 3 Mute Mute 4 AVR AVR Select 5 DVD DVD Input Select DVD Select 6 CD CD Input Select CD Select 7 Tape Tape Input Select 8 VID 1 Video 1 Select 9 VID 2...
Page 42 - SETUP CODES; Setup Code Table: TV
42 SETUP CODES Setup Code Table: TV Maker (Brand) Name Code Number (3digit) List AIWA 110 AKAI 011 020 022 042 053 056 089 093 ALBA 020 040 ARC EN CIEL 017 019 024 056 059 ARCAM 017 BANG & OLUFSEN 088 BEKO 022 BLAUPUNKT 011 075 076 077 BRANDT ELECTRONIQUE 017 019 024 056 059 BRION VEGA 023 088 B...
Page 44 - Setup Code Table: VCR
44 SETUP CODES Setup Code Table: VCR Maker (Brand) Name Code Number (3 digit) List AIWA 039 044 055 073 112 116 121 148 152 AKAI 044 053 090 092 103 149 150 155 AKURA 112 ALBA 061 073 121 144 AMSTRAD 039 107 148 ANITECH 155 ARC EN CIEL 044 045 090 ARISTONA 049 091 109 ASTRA 148 ASTRO SOUND 155 ATLAN...
Page 46 - Setup Code Table: CBL
46 INTRODUCTION Setup Code Table: VCR (continued) Maker (Brand) Name Code Number (3 digit) List TANDBERG 032 127 TEAC 039 044 148 TEC 148 155 TECHNICS 107 147 TELEFUNKEN 044 045 090 TELERENT 147 148 TENSAI 148 155 THOMSON 044 045 047 090 THORN 044 085 090 135 THORN-FERGUSON 044 083 085 090 094 100 1...
Page 47 - Setup Code Table: CD
INTRODUCTION 47 Setup Code Table: CD Maker (Brand) Name Code Number (3 Digit) List AIWA 072 111 118 156 170 ARCAM 217 221 AKAI 050 177 184 AUDIOMECA 127 221 BSR 044 CALIFORNIA AUDIO 015 109 CAPETRONIC 070 CROWN 042 DENON 187 188 213 FISHER 055 068 FUNAI 126 GOLDSTAR 016 087 GRUNDIG 217 221 225 226 2...
Page 48 - Setup Code Table: SAT
48 SETUP CODES Setup Code Table: SAT Maker (Brand) Name Code Number (3digit) List AIWA 441 AKAI 333 ALBA 301 411 AMSTRAD 432 ANKARO 421 ASTRO 476 477 478 479 480 481 482 483 BLAUPUNKT 338 390 BUSH 348 406 BUSH(UK) 353 ECHOSTAR 347 FERGUSON 345 348 352 353 363 364 367 406 411 424 FINLUX 309 310 FTE 3...
Page 49 - Setup Code Table: DVD
SETUP CODES 49 Setup Code Table: DVD Maker (Brand) Name Code Number (3 Digit) List CALIFORNIA AUDIO 040 DENON 002 019 022 034 GE 003 004 GOLDSTAR (LG) 005 HARMAN KARDON 001 032 JVC 006 KENWOOD 007 MAGNAVOX 009 033 MARANTZ 033 MITSUBISHI 023 036 NAD 010 ONKYO 015 PANASONIC 024 025 034 035 PHILIPS 033...
Page 50 - TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE; Troubleshooting Guide; Processor Reset; R E S E T
50 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 ...
Page 51 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS; Technical Specifications; Audio Section
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 51 Technical Specifications Audio Section Stereo Mode Continuous Average Power (FTC) 50 Watts per channel, 20Hz–20kHz,@ < 0.07% THD, both channels driven into 8 ohms Five-Channel Surround Modes Power Per Individual Channel Front L&R channels:40 Watts per channel,@ <...
