Page 2 - SAFETY INFORMATION; Important Safety InStructIonS; WARNING; Important Safety InformatIon; Verify Line Voltage Before use; NOTE
2 SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety InStructIonS Read these instructions. 1. Keep these instructions. 2. Heed all warnings. 3. Follow all instructions. 4. Do not use this apparatus near water. 5. Clean only with a dry cloth. 6. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the ...
Page 3 - ENGLISH; TABLE OF CONTENTS and FEATuRES; Audio Section
3 ENGLISH TABLE OF CONTENTS and FEATuRES Harman Kardon aVr 460/aVr 360 7.2-channel audio/Video receiver Audio Section AVR 460: 80 Watts x 7, seven channels driven at full power at 8 ohms, • 20Hz – 20kHz, <0.07% THD, 560 watts total. AVR 360: 65 Watts x 7, 455 watts total. High-current capability,...
Page 4 - ADVANCED FuNCTIONS; auDIo proceSSInG anD SurrounD; analog audio Signals; Analog Bypass Mode; Digital audio Signals
4 ADVANCED FuNCTIONS Much of the AVR 460/AVR 360’s performance is handled automatically, with little intervention required on your part. The AVR 460/AVR 360 is capable of being customized to suit your system and your tastes. In this Advanced Functions Manual, some of the more advanced adjustments av...
Page 5 - Dolby Surround Settings
5 ENGLISH ADVANCED FuNCTIONS The first number indicates the number of front channels in the signal: “1” represents a monophonic recording, usually an older program that has been digitally remastered or, more rarely, a modern program for which the director has chosen a special effect. “2” indicates t...
Page 6 - manuaL SpeaKer Setup; Step one; – Determine Speaker crossover; Step two; – measure Speaker Distances; Step tHree; – manual Setup menu; number of Speakers
6 ADVANCED FuNCTIONS manuaL SpeaKer Setup The AVR 460/AVR 360 is flexible and may be configured for most speakers, and to compensate for the acoustic characteristics of your room. The EzSet/EQ process automatically detects the capabilities of each speaker, and optimizes the AVR 460/AVR 360’s perform...
Page 7 - adjust crossover frequencies menu; Sub mode; Off; adjust Speaker Distance menu
7 ENGLISH ADVANCED FuNCTIONS The main room will be configured automatically for up to 5.1 channels. See the Multizone Operation section for more information. NOTE : When the Surround Back speakers are set to “Zone 2”, they will not be configured during the EzSet/EQ process. To use the speakers in th...
Page 8 - Step four; – Setting channel output Levels; auDIo effectS
8 ADVANCED FuNCTIONS Step four – Setting channel output Levels manually For a conventional 2-channel receiver, the balance control affects the stereo imaging by adjusting the relative loudness of the left and right channels. With up to seven main channels, plus a subwoofer, imaging becomes both more...
Page 9 - VIDeo aDjuStmentS; Video modes
9 ENGLISH ADVANCED FuNCTIONS VIDeo aDjuStmentS The AVR 460/AVR 360 uses leading-edge Faroudja DCDi Cinema video processing technology. Incoming video may be upscaled up to 1080p (1080i with component video outputs) for outstanding video quality, even with analog video sources. The Faroudja DCDi Cine...
Page 10 - MPEG Noise Reduction; How to adjust the custom picture Settings; Brightness Adjustment
10 ADVANCED FuNCTIONS MPEG Noise Reduction : This setting is designed to address two specific types of video distortion, mosquito noise and blocking artifacts. If you see haziness or shimmering around the edges of objects or the scrolling credits in a film, or if the image appears to “pixellate” int...
Page 11 - Convergence and Edge Focus; muLtIzone operatIon; operating the multizone System; SyStem SettInGS; GeneraL aVr SettInGS
11 ENGLISH ADVANCED FuNCTIONS Convergence and Edge Focus The crosshatch pattern that may surround the test screen may be used to evaluate edge focus and convergence in front- or rear-projection video displays. If you are unable to improve the picture using the available controls, contact the video d...
Page 12 - menu appearance; aDVanceD remote controL; punch-through programming
12 ADVANCED FuNCTIONS HDMI Audio to TV : Determines whether HDMI audio signals are passed through the HDMI Output to the video display. In normal operation, leave this setting Off, as audio will be played through the AVR. To use the TV by itself, without the home theater system, turn this setting On...
Page 13 - resetting the remote; proceSSor reSet; memory
13 ENGLISH ADVANCED FuNCTIONS To program, or “record” an activity, follow these steps: To enter Program mode, simultaneously press and hold the Activity 1. Button and the Alphanumeric Key or AVR Power On or Off Button to which the activity will be assigned. Press the Source Selector (or Setup Button...
Page 14 - APPENDIX; appendix – Default settings, worksheets, remote product codes; Table A1 – Recommended Source Component Connections
14 APPENDIX appendix – Default settings, worksheets, remote product codes Table A1 – Recommended Source Component Connections Device Type AVR 460/AVR 360 Source Digital Audio Connection Analog Audio Connection Video Connections Cable TV, satellite TV, HDTV or other device that delivers television pr...
Page 15 - Table A3 – Speaker/Channel Setting Defaults; Speaker Position
15 ENGLISH APPENDIX Table A3 – Speaker/Channel Setting Defaults All Digital and 2-Chan-nel Analog Audio Inputs 6-/8-Channel Analog Audio Inputs* Your Settings Position 1 Your Settings Position 2 Left/Right Speakers ON ON Center Speaker ON ON Left/Right Surround Speakers ON ON Left/Right Surround Bac...
Page 16 - Table A5 – Source Settings
16 APPENDIX Table A5 – Source Settings Cable/Sat DVD Media Server Radio TV Game AUX The Bridge Device Type Surround Modes Video Input The Bridge III Audio Input The Bridge III Resolution to Display Adjust Lip Sync Change Name N/A Audio Auto Polling N/A Zone 2 Audio The Bridge III Dolby Volume Table ...
Page 17 - Table A7 – Video Modes Settings
17 ENGLISH APPENDIX Table A7 – Video Modes Settings Default Cable/Sat DVD Media Server Radio TV Game AUX The Bridge Video Mode Off Brightness* 50 Contrast* 50 Color* 50 Sharpness* 50 Picture Adjust Auto Fit Overscan On Noise Reduction** Low MPEG Noise Reduction** Low Cross Color Suppressor** On Blac...
Page 18 - Table A9 – Remote Control Codes
18 APPENDIX Table A9 – Remote Control Codes Source Input Device Type (if changed) Product Brand and Code Number Cable/Sat DVD Media Server TV Game AUX Table A10 – System Settings Feature Default Your Settings Front-Panel Dimmer On 100% Volume Units dB Volume Default Off Volume Default Level -25dB Un...
Page 19 - Table A12 – Surround Modes; Surround Mode
19 ENGLISH APPENDIX Table A12 – Surround Modes Surround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or Signal Dolby Digital Provides up to five separate main audio channels and a dedicated low-frequency effects (LFE) channel. Dolby Digital 1/0/.0 or .1, 2/0/.0 or .1, 3/0/.0 or .1, • 2/1/.0 or .1, 2/2/.0 or ...
Page 20 - Table A12 – continued
20 APPENDIX Surround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or Signal Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music This mode is similar to Dolby Pro Logic II Music, including the availability of center width, dimension and panorama adjustments. Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music adds a surround back channel. Dolby Digital 2/0/.0 ...
Page 22 - Table A13 – Remote Control Function List
22 APPENDIX 1 2 3 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 37 38 39 40 26 27 28 29 30 35 31 32 33 36 34 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 50 51 52 55 53 54 56 49 Figure 40 – Remote Control Function List Reference Refer to the numbered buttons in Figure 40 when using the Function List. Table...
Page 24 - Table A14 – Remote Control Product Codes: TV; Table A15 – Remote Control Product Codes: AUX-HDTV; Table A16 – Remote Control Product Codes: AUX-VCR
24 APPENDIX Refer to Tables A14 through A24 when programming the codes for your components into the remote. Table A14 – Remote Control Product Codes: TV TV Manufac turer/Brand Setup Code Number ADMIRAL 192 ANAM 045 106 109 112 122 AOC 037 122 123 128 AUDIOVOX 012 BLAUPUNKT 084 BROKSONIC 205 206 CITI...
Page 25 - Table A17 – Remote Control Product Codes: AUX-CD; Table A18 – Remote Control Product Codes: DVD
25 ENGLISH APPENDIX OPTIMUS 459 ORION 447 PANASONIC 425 450 467 472 PHILCO 340 PHILIPS 340 375 PORTLAND 394 PULSAR 376 QUASAR 301 425 RADIO SHACK 355 434 440 442 458 459 RCA 395 424 425 457 472 REALISTIC 317 320 340 345 459 SAMSUNG 345 351 395 405 409 SANSUI 348 416 447 SANYO 317 320 SCOTT 410 412 S...
Page 26 - Table A22 – Remote Control Product Codes: Media Server; Table A24 – Remote Control Product Codes: AUX- TiVo
26 APPENDIX Table A22 – Remote Control Product Codes: Media Server Manufac turer/Brand Setup Code Number APPLE 008 009 BEYOND 003 ESCIENT (FIREBALL) 004 005 006 007 HARMAN KARDON 001 002 MICROSOFT 003 REQUEST 010 Table A23 – Remote Control Product Codes: AUX-Cable/SAT Recorder (PVR) Manufac turer/Br...
Page 27 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
27 ENGLISH TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Audio Section Stereo Mode, Continuous Average Power (FTC) AVR 360: 70 Watts per channel, 20Hz - 20 kHz AVR 460: 75 Watts per channel, 20Hz - 20 kHz @ < 0.07% THD, both channels driven into 8 ohms 7 Channel Surround Modes Power Per Individual Channel, with all c...
