Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; Table of Contents; Typographical Conventions; EXAMPLE; Declaration of Conformity; We, Harman Consumer International
2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 Introduction 4 Safety Information 4 Unpacking 5 Front Panel Controls 7 Rear Panel Connections 10 Main Remote Control Functions 14 Zone II Remote Control Functions 15 Installation and Connections 15 Audio Connections 15 Video Connections 16 SCART A/V Connections 18 System and Po...
Page 3 - INTRODUCTION; Introduction; remote make installation fast
INTRODUCTION 3 Introduction Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon! With the purchase of a Harman Kardon AVR 430you are about to begin many years of listeningenjoyment. Designed to provide all the excite-ment and detail of movie soundtracks and everynuance of musical selections, the AVR 430 istruly a ...
Page 4 - INTRODUCTION / SAFETY INFORMATION; Introduction / Safety Information; Important Safety Information; To assure proper operation and to avoid the; Unpacking
4 INTRODUCTION / SAFETY INFORMATION Introduction / Safety Information ■ Extensive bass management options,for all inputs, including the analogdirect inputs for DVD-Audio or SACDplayers, including Quadruple Crossoverand individual settings for each input ■ A/V Sync delay adjustable for each input del...
Page 5 - FRONT PANEL CONTROLS; Front Panel Controls
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 5 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 surrounding the System Power Control 2 . This button MUST be pressed in to operate theunit. To turn the unit of...
Page 7 - REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS; Rear Panel Connections; AM
REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 7 Rear Panel Connections AC OUTLETS ~230V/50Hz UNSWITCHED / 100W MAX SWITCHED / 50W MAX 230 V/50Hz ! " # $ % & ' ( ) * ! " $ & # ( ) * ' % AM AntennaFM AntennaTape InputsTape OutputsSubwoofer OutputDVD Audio InputsCD InputsMultiroom OutputsA-BUS Connector8-Chan...
Page 9 - Surround Back/Multiroom Speaker; These speaker terminals are normally
REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 9 Preamp Outputs: Connect these jacks to an optional, external power amplifier for appli-cations where higher power is desired. ' Surround Back/Multiroom Speaker Outputs: These speaker terminals are normally used to power the surround back left/surroundback right speakers in a...
Page 10 - MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS; Main Remote Control Functions; The function names shown here are each
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 ! " # $ % & ' ( ) * + , - . 10 MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS Main Remote Control Functions Power Off ButtonIR Transmitter WindowLCD Information DisplayPower On ButtonInput SelectorsAVR SelectorAM/FM Tuner Select6-Channel/8-Channel Direct ...
Page 14 - ZONE II REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS; Zone II Remote Control Functions
14 ZONE II REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS Zone II Remote Control Functions å Power Off ∫ AVR Selector ç AM/FM Tuner Select ∂ Input Selectors ≠ Tuning Up/Down – Fast Play ƒ Record/Pause © Preset/Track Skip ˙ Disc Skip î Volume Up/Down ∆ Play Forward/Reverse/Stop ˚ Mute NOTE: The Zone II remote may be used ...
Page 15 - INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS; Audio Equipment Connections; Installation and Connections
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 15 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 16 - SCART A/V Connections
16 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 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)for only playback needs 3 RCA jac...
Page 17 - INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS; Note for RGB signal with SCART:
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 17 Installation and Connections Black Yellow Red Figure 1: SCART/Cinch-Adapter for playback; signal flow: SCART → Cinch Black Red Blue Yellow Green White Figure 2: SCART/Cinch-Adapter for record and playback; signal flow: SCART ↔ Cinch Black Yellow Red Figure 3: Cinch/SC...
Page 18 - System and Power Connections
18 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS System and Power Connections The AVR 430 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 smokedglass cabinet door, the obstruction may p...
Page 19 - Speaker Selection
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 19 Installation and Connections The AVR draws significantly more current thanother household devices such as computers thatuse removable power cords. For that reason, it isimportant that only the cord supplied with theunit (or a direct replacement of identical capa-city)...
Page 20 - SYSTEM CONFIGURATION; System Configuration; First Turn On; System Setup
20 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION System Configuration Once the speakers have been placed in the roomand connected, the remaining steps are to pro-gram the system configuration memories. First Turn On You are now ready to power up the AVR to beginthese final adjustments. 1. Make certain that the AC power cord...
Page 25 - Logic 7
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 25 System Configuration the Set Button F to view the sub-menu. Press the ‹ / › Buttons E to scroll through the avail- able choices, and then press the ¤ Button E so that the cursor is next to BACK TO MASTER MENU to continue the setup process. On the Dolby menu (Figure 7), the se...
Page 27 - CHANNELS
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 27 System Configuration Button F lights and the LCD screen in the remote changes to the display shown below. 4. Press the Set Button F within five seconds to move to the next step. 5. Press the ⁄ Navigation Button E until the lower line of the remote’s LCD displayshows the numbe...
Page 28 - MANUAL SPL
28 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Continue to adjust the individual channels untilthe volume level sounds the same from eachspeaker. Note that adjustments should be madewith the ‹ / › Buttons E on the remote only, NOT the main volume controls. If you are using a sound-pressure level (SPL)meter for precise lev...
Page 29 - OPERATION; Operation; Surround Mode Chart; MODE
OPERATION 29 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 - 30ft / 9m up to five separate main audio channels and a special dedicated Low Frequency Effects Initial Setting: ...
Page 31 - Basic Operation; Source Selection
OPERATION 31 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 be fol-lowed for you to maximize your enjoyment ofyour new receiver: Turning the AVR On or Off • When using the AVR for the firs...
Page 32 - Controls and Use of Headphones
32 OPERATION Operation Controls and Use of Headphones • Adjust the volume to a comfortable level usingthe front panel Volume Control ı or remote Volume Up/Down ) î buttons. • To temporarily silence all speaker outputs pressthe Mute button , ˚ . This will interrupt the output to all speakers and the ...
Page 33 - Digital Audio Playback
OPERATION 33 Operation When the 6-Channel/8-Channel direct inputs arein use there is no surround processing, as theseinputs take the analog output signals from anoptional, external DVD-Audio or SACD player, oranother source device and carry them straightthrough to the volume control. To listen to a ...
Page 35 - Tape Recording
OPERATION 35 Operation Important Note: When a digital surround source (Dolby Digital, DTS) is played, the lettersSBL/SBR for the Surround Back channels willappear only when a DTS ES DISCRETE 6.1 sourceis played. Then this surround mode will beindicated in the front display and on-screendisplay. With...
Page 36 - Memory Backup
36 OPERATION Operation The channel output may also be adjusted usingthe full-OSD on-screen menu system. First, setthe volume to a comfortable listening level usingthe Volume Control ı ) î . Then, press the OSD button L to bring up the MASTER M E N U (Figure 1). Press the ¤ Button E four times until ...
Page 37 - ADVANCED FEATURES; Advanced Features; Display Brightness
ADVANCED FEATURES 37 Advanced Features The AVR is equipped with a number of advancedfeatures that add extra flexibility to the unit’soperation. While it is not necessary to use thesefeatures to operate the unit, they provide addi-tional options that you may wish to use. Surround Amplifier ChannelAss...
Page 38 - ADVANCED FEATURES / MULTIROOM OPERATION; Advanced Features / Multiroom Operation; Full-OSD Time Out Adjustment
38 ADVANCED FEATURES / MULTIROOM OPERATION Advanced Features / Multiroom Operation ume level is shown on the DEFAULT V O L S E T line. Note that this setting may NOT be made with the regular volume controls. NOTE : Since the setting for the turn-on volume cannot be heard while the setting is being m...
Page 39 - MULTIROOM OPERATION; Multiroom Operation; Ƀ
MULTIROOM OPERATION 39 Multiroom Operation the remote zone, make certain that the system isconfigured for that type of operation, as shownon page 37. For installations where A-BUS modules are used,follow the instructions provided with the A-BUSremote modules or keypads.Additional information will al...
Page 40 - TUNER OPERATION; Multiroom Operation / Tuner Operation; Basic Tuner Operation
40 TUNER OPERATION Multiroom Operation / Tuner Operation ' when the Surround Back amplifier channels are configured for Multiroom use, as shown onpage 36. This adjustment does NOT change thevolume level for any room where an ABUS mod-ule is used, as that setting is only adjustableusing the A-BUS mod...
Page 41 - Tuner Operation; RDS Operation
TUNER OPERATION 41 Tuner Operation RDS Operation The AVR 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 call signsor network information, a description of stationprogram type, text ...
Page 42 - PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE; Configuring the Remote; MAIN MENU; Programming the Remote
42 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE Configuring the Remote The AVR 430 remote is factory-programmed forall functions needed to operate the unit. In addi-tion, it is also preprogrammed to operate mostrecent Harman Kardon DVD players and chang-ers, CD players and changers, CD recorders andcassette decks. The co...
Page 43 - Automatic Code Entry
PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE 43 Programming the Remote Although the AVR remote is preprogrammed withan extensive library of codes for many majorbrands, it is also possible that you may haveattempted to program a product that is too newor too old, and thus not all of its commands willbe in the code library...
Page 44 - Changing Devices
44 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE Programming the Remote of the LCD screen, as shown in Figure 26.Press the Set Button F to begin the process of learning commands from anotherdevice’s remote into the AVR remote. Figure 26 3. The SELECT A DEVICE message will appear in the LCD display (Figure 17). Press the ⁄...
Page 45 - TV; Macro Programming
PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE 45 Programming the Remote Figure 35 4. Once the “old” device type has been selected, you need to tell the remote which set ofremote codes to use as a replacement for thedevice just selected. When the instructionsshown in Figure 36 appear, press the ⁄¤ Navigation Buttons E to s...
Page 46 - Punch-Through Configuration
46 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE Programming the Remote 7. The next display (Figure 42) and the subse- quent screens are where the actual macroprogramming take place. The words at the leftside of the top line of the display show thebutton that is being programmed (e.g., the Power On Button 3 or one of the ...
Page 48 - EzSet Configuration
48 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE Programming the Remote the DEVICE IN USE on the left side of the bot- tom line and the PUNCH-THROUGH device. In the example used, the display to return theremote to default settings will appear as shownin Figure 58. Figure 58 Transport Punch-Through Transport punch-through ...
Page 49 - Renaming
PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE 49 Programming the Remote Renaming While the names given to the buttons and inputson the AVR represent recognizable categories ofaudio/ video products, system operation may beeasier if the displays shown in the remote’s LCDscreen are customized to reflect the specific char-act...
Page 51 - Clear Button; TERY; Light Button
PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE 51 Programming the Remote Additional Notes on Configuring andOperating the Remote: • When the remote is being programmed, it will automatically time-out if no button is pressedwithin a thirty-second period. The messageshown in Figure 77 will appear briefly, and theremote will ...
Page 52 - TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE; Troubleshooting Guide; Processor Reset
52 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 53 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS; Technical Specifications; Audio Section
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 53 Technical Specifications Audio Section Stereo Mode Continuous Average Power (FTC) 80 Watts per channel, 20Hz–20kHz,@ < 0.07% THD, both channels driven into 8 ohms 5/7 Channel Surround Modes Power Per Individual Channel Front L&R channels:65 Watts per channel,@ <...
