Harman Kardon AVR 445 - Manual

FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS 7 The following controls and jacks are located behind the front-panel door. To open the door, place the edge of a finger on the left or right edge of the panel and gently swing thedoor down toward you. A Main Power Switch: Press this switch to apply power to...

8 REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS 0 Preamp Outputs 1 Subwoofer Output 2 Tape Outputs 3 A-BUS Connector 4 Tape Inputs 5 Surround Speaker Outputs 6 CD Audio Input 7 Front Speaker Outputs 8 Multiroom Audio Outputs 9 Digital Media Player (DMP) Input A Fan Vents B Full Carrier IR Output C I...

REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS 9 REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS 0 Preamp Outputs: Connect these jacks to an optional, external power amplifier for applicationswhere higher power is desired. 1 Subwoofer Output: Connect this jack to the line- level input of a powered subwoofer. If an external sub-woofer amplifier is ...

MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 11 3 D Y Z a b G B e f h c I g 1 2 0 4 5 6 7 8 9 A C E F H J L N O P Q M K S T U V W R X d i j 0 Power Off Button 1 Power On Button 2 LCD Information Display 3 Input Selectors 4 AVR Selector 5 Test Button 6 DSP Surround Mode Selector 7 Logi...

MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT NOTE: The AVR 445’s remote may be programmed to control up to thirteen devices,including the AVR 445. Before using the remote,it is important to remember to press the Input Selector Button 3 that corresponds to the unit you wish to operate. In addition, the AV...

the volume, press the button marked ¤ by pressing toward the bottom of the remote. The ‹ / › buttons on the left and right sides of this disc change channels upor down when the TV, cable box or satellite Input Selectors 3 have been pressed. s Transport Fast-Play/Scan Buttons: These but- tons have no...

ZR 10 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS å Power Off Button ∫ OSD Button ç AVR Selector Button ∂ Input Selectors ≠ Tuner Selector ƒ XM Radio Selector © Navigation Controls ˙ Volume Up/Down Buttons î Disc Skip Buttons ∆ Numeric Keys Blank Buttons ¬ Clear Button µ Direct Button ñ Memory Button ø Tuning Mode But...

16 ZR 10 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS å Power Off Button: When used in the room where the AVR 445 is located, press this button to place the unit in Standby. When it is used in aremote room with a sensor that is connected to the Multiroom IR Input Jack e , this button turns the Multiroom system on and o...

INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS System Installation After unpacking the unit, locating it in a place with ade-quate ventilation and placing it on a solid surface capableof supporting its weight, you will need to make the con-nections to your audio and video equipment. IMPORTANT NOTE: For your personal ...

18 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 18 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 7. The default audio connection for a conventional DVD player is to link the coaxial digital audio outputon the DVD player to the Coaxial 1 Digital Audio Input a , but you may also make a connection to eithe...

INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS zone, connect the speakers for the remote room loca-tion to the Surround Back/Multiroom Speaker Outputs fi . Before using the remote room, you will need to configure the amplifiers for surround operationby changing a setting in the MULTIROOM menu, following the instructi...

When all audio, video and system connections havebeen made, the final steps before listening to your newAVR are to make the configuration adjustments thattailor the unit to the other components in your system,as well as accommodate your personal listening pref-erences. A few minutes spent to correct...

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 21 cle. A good way to visualize proper surround speakerpositioning for 7.1 is to place the speakers directly tothe left and right of the ears of someone sitting in theprime listening spot. The two speakers should ideallyface toward each other. The additional...

Making Configuration Adjustments The full-OSD system is available by pressing the OSD Button U ∫ . When this button is pressed, the MASTER MENU (Figure 1) will appear, and adjustments are made from the individual menus. Figure 1 The semi-OSD system is also available, allowing youto make adjustments ...

When all settings on this page are complete, press the ⁄ / ¤ Navigation Buttons D © until the on-screen cursor is pointing to PAGE 1 and then press the Set Button pœ to return to the main IN/OUT SETUP menu to configure another input, or if no further input configuration adjustmentsare needed, press ...

so that ON is highlighted and then press the Set Button pœ . Step 10. One short test signal will be sent to the speaker position being calibrated and after a slight pause from the system to calculate the testresults, you will see either a NEAR FIELD COMPLETE message (Figure 15) or a NEAR FIELD ERROR...

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 33 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 33 To enter individual settings for a specific channel, firstmake sure that you have either run EzSet/EQ and/ormade any desired manual trim adjustments to set abaseline for all channels. After that is done, press ...

OPERATION 34 OPERATION Basic Operation Once you have completed the initial setup and configu-ration, the AVR 445 is simple to operate and enjoy. Thefollowing instructions will help you maximize the enjoy-ment of your new receiver: Turning the AVR 445 On or Off • When using the AVR for the first time...

OPERATION 35 OPERATION OPERATION internal bass-management system. When this inputis in use, the analog source is converted to digital so that you may use the same bass-managementoptions for the direct input as are used for all otherinputs. This input also mutes the unused input jacksto prevent unwan...

OPERATION 36 OPERATION specifically devoted to low-frequency information. This isthe “.1” channel referred to when you see these systemsdescribed as “5.1,” “6.1” or “7.1.” The bass channel isseparate from the other channels, but since it is inten-tionally bandwidth-limited, sound designers have give...

OPERATION OPERATION 37 OPERATION 37 OPERATION When a digital source is first detected, the AVR 445will display a message to indicate the type of bitstreambeing received. It will remain in the Lower Display Line $ for about 5 seconds before that portion of the display returns to the normal surround m...

OPERATION 38 OPERATION for “A/V Receiver,” “Compatible Device,” “AudioReceiver” and “Human Interface Device.” When allmessages have appeared and then cleared thescreen, you are almost ready to begin. Before selecting the USB input, first make certain that one of the media players listed above has be...

OPERATION OPERATION 39 OPERATION 39 • When a digital source is playing, you may not be able to select some of the analog surround modessuch as Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Pro Logic IIx,Stereo, Hall, Theater or Logic 7. • When a Dolby Digital or DTS source is playing, to make an analog recording using ...

OPERATION 40 OPERATION Once you have purchased the XM module, follow the instructions accompanying it to activate the XMService. Connect the plug on the XM module to the XM Ready Input V on the rear panel of the AVR 445. For best results, point the antenna module out awindow, again, following the in...

OPERATION 41 OPERATION OPERATION Output Level Trim Adjustment Normal output level adjustment for the AVR 445 isestablished using EzSet/EQ, as outlined on pages26–28. In some cases, however, it may be desirableto trim the output levels using program material suchas a test disc, or a selection you are...

ADVANCED FEATURES 42 ADVANCED FEATURES The AVR 445 is equipped with a number of advancedfeatures that add extra flexibility to the unit’s operation.While it is not necessary to use these features tooperate the unit, they provide additional options thatyou may wish to use. To change a setting from it...

ADVANCED FEATURES ADVANCED FEATURES 43 Full-OSD Time-Out Adjustment The FULL OSD menu system is used to simplify the setup and adjustment of the AVR 445 by using aseries of on-screen menus. The factory default settingfor these menus leaves them on the screen for 20seconds after a period of inactivit...

44 MULTIROOM OPERATION The AVR 445 is fully equipped to operate as the con-trol center for a complete multiroom system that iscapable of sending one audio source to a secondzone in the house while a separate source is listenedto in the main room. In addition to providing for con-trol over the select...

MULTIROOM OPERATION MULTIROOM OPERATION 45 Once this setting is made, press the ⁄ / ¤ Navigation Buttons D © to select another configuration item on this page, or press the OSD Button U ∫ if you have completed your adjustments to the Multiroom system. Infrared Output Selection The AVR 445 enables yo...

46 CONFIGURING THE REMOTE The AVR 445 remote is factory-programmed for all functions needed to operate the unit. In addition,it is also preprogrammed to operate most recent Harman Kardon DVD players and changers, CD players and changers, CD recorders and cassettedecks. The codes for other brand devi...

CONFIGURING THE REMOTE 47 CONFIGURING THE REMOTE see whether the remote operates correctly. Althoughthe AVR remote is preprogrammed with an extensivelibrary of codes for many major brands, it is also possi-ble that you may have attempted to program a productthat is too new or too old, and thus not a...

CONFIGURING THE REMOTE 48 CONFIGURING THE REMOTE 48 CONFIGURING THE REMOTE The learning process requires that both the device’soriginal remote and the AVR remote be available.Before pressing any buttons on either remote, placethem so that the IR transmitter on the remote from thedevice to be program...

CONFIGURING THE REMOTE 49 CONFIGURING THE REMOTE • When the RENAME DEVICE option is offered by the remote after the code is pro-grammed, you will be changing the name that isshown in the remote’s LCD every time that InputSelector is pressed. Changing Devices In the factory default settings, the AVR ...

50 CONFIGURING THE REMOTE CONFIGURING THE REMOTE Recording a Macro To record a macro into the remote’s memory, followthese steps: 1. Press and hold the Program Button y for about three seconds while the message shown in Figure 25 appears in the remote’s LCD Information Display 2 . Release the button...

CONFIGURING THE REMOTE 51 CONFIGURING THE REMOTE of the macro to be erased appears, press the Set Button F . Figure 56 5. The word ERASED will flash four times in the bottom line of the remote’s LCD, and then thedisplay will return to its normal condition. Whenthat happens, the macro is erased and t...

52 CONFIGURING THE REMOTE CONFIGURING THE REMOTE Channel Punch-Through Channel punch-through allows the Channel Up/Downbuttons to send commands to a different device thanthe one selected for other commands. For example,you may wish to use a cable box or satellite receiveras the source for a VCR, so ...

CONFIGURING THE REMOTE 53 CONFIGURING THE REMOTE Returning the Transport Control Settings toDefault Operation If you wish to remove the Transport Punch-Through sothat the transport commands are returned to the fac-tory default setting, follow the steps shown above,except that in Steps 4 and 5, selec...

54 CONFIGURING THE REMOTE CONFIGURING THE REMOTE 2. The remote’s MAIN MENU message (Figure 26), will appear in the LCD and the Set Button F will remain illuminated in red. Press the ⁄ / ¤ Navigation Button D until RENAME appears on the bottom line of the LCD screen, as shownin Figure 75. 3. At the n...

CONFIGURING THE REMOTE 55 CONFIGURING THE REMOTE depending on how much customization and program-ming has taken place. Please be patient; as long asthe message appears in the display, the remote isfunctioning properly. Figure 84 4. When the remote has been totally reset and returned to the factory d...

CONFIGURING THE REMOTE 56 CONFIGURING THE REMOTE CONFIGURING THE REMOTE • Extensive use of the programming, learning and configuration functions of the remote may consumesignificantly more battery power than normal remoteoperation. While the batteries should last for four tosix months in normal oper...

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 57 SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION Unit does not function when Main • No AC Power • Make certain that AC power cord firmly connected to the AC Power Cord Power Switch is pushed Socket I and is plugged into a live outlet • Check to see whether outlet is switch-contr...

APPENDIX 58 APPENDIX 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 receiver is configured for 6.1/7....

62 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AVR 445 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 Seven-Channel Surround Modes Power per Individual Channel Front L & R channels:65 Watts per cha...