Page 2 - SAFETY INFORMATION; Important Safety InStructIonS; WARNING; Important Safety InformatIon; Verify Line Voltage Before use; DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
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; Do not open the cabinet; cleaning
3 ENGLISH SAFETY INFORMATION Do not open the cabinet There are no user-serviceable components inside this product. Opening the cabinet may present a shock hazard, and any modification to the product will void your warranty. If water or any metal object such as a paper clip, wire or staple accidental...
Page 4 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; NOTE; worksheets and the remote control function list.
4 TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 SAFETY INFORMATION 5 INTRODUC TION 7 FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS 9 REAR-PANEL CONNEC TIONS 11 MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNC TIONS 13 ZONE 2 REMOTE CONTROL FUNC TIONS (AVR 460 only) 14 INTRODUC TION TO HOME THEATER 15 CONNEC TIONS 15 Speaker Connections 15 Subwoofer 15 Connecting Source Dev...
Page 5 - INTRODUCTION; thank you for choosing a Harman Kardon®; Audio Section
5 ENGLISH INTRODUCTION Please register your AVR 460/AVR 360 at www.harmankardon.com. NOTE : You’ll need the product’s serial number. At the same time, you can choose to be notified about new products and/or special promotions. thank you for choosing a Harman Kardon® product! For more than fifty year...
Page 6 - audio Inputs
6 INTRODUCTION audio Inputs AM/FM tuner • Analog Audio 1 through 5 • Front-panel Analog Audio • 6-/8-Channel Analog Audio • audio/Video Inputs Three Analog Video • Front-panel Analog Video • Two Component Video 100MHz • Four HDMI™ (V.1.3a with Deep Color) • Faroudja DCDi Cinema™ video processing • T...
Page 9 - REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS
9 ENGLISH Coaxial Digital Audio Output Subwoofer Output Analog 1-5 Inputs Fan Vents Optical 1-3 Digital Audio Inputs (AVR 360: Optical 1-2) Analog 2 & 4 Outputs Video 2 Output Component 1-2 Inputs The Bridge III Zone 2 IR Input Component Video Monitor Output AC Power Input REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS...
Page 11 - REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS; AUX Source Selector; Cable/SAT Source Selector
11 Info Back/Exit Menu OFF ZR 60 LEARN SETUP INFO SLEEP ENGLISH REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS IR Transmitter Mute Source Selectors Transport Controls Zone Indicator Menu KLM N Navigation OK Sleep SettingsAVR Settings IR Transmitter Lens AVR Power Off AVR Power On Device Power On Device Power Off Video Mo...
Page 13 - Zone 2 remote controL; Instructions for users on removal and
13 ENGLISH REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS Mute Button : Press to mute the AVR’s speaker and headphone outputs. To end the muting, press this button, adjust the volume, or turn off the receiver. Channel/Page Control : When the tuner has been selected, this control changes a preset radio station. While oper...
Page 14 - INTRODUCTION TO HOME THEATER; typical Home theater System
14 INTRODUCTION TO HOME THEATER This introductory section will help you to familiarize yourself with some basic concepts unique to multichannel surround sound receivers, which will make setup and operation smoother. typical Home theater System A home theater typically includes an audio/video receive...
Page 15 - CONNECTIONS; Table 1 – Connection Color Guide; Speaker connections; Subwoofer; connectInG Source DeVIceS
15 ENGLISH CONNECTIONS There are different types of audio and video connections used to connect the receiver, the speakers, the video display, and the source devices. The Consumer Electronics Association has established the CEA® color-coding standard. See Table 1. Table 1 – Connection Color Guide Au...
Page 16 - Digital audio; analog audio
16 CONNECTIONS Digital audio The AVR 460/AVR 360 is equipped with four HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) inputs, and one output. HDMI technology enables digital audio and video information to be carried using a single cable, delivering the highest quality picture and sound. The AVR 460/AVR...
Page 17 - Video connections; Digital Video; NOTES; antennaS; uSB port
17 ENGLISH CONNECTIONS Video connections Many sources output both audio and video signals (e.g., Blu-ray Disc or DVD player, cable television box, HDTV tuner, satellite box, VCR, DVR). In addition to the audio connection, make one type of video connection for each of these sources (only one at a tim...
Page 18 - SPEAKER PLACEMENT; Subwoofer placement
18 SPEAKER PLACEMENT Optimally, the speakers should be placed in a circle with the listening position at its center. The speakers should be angled so that they directly face the listening position. Front Speaker Placement The center speaker is placed either on top of, below or mounted on the wall ab...
Page 19 - GETTING STARTED; table 2 – Source assignment Worksheet
19 ENGLISH GETTING STARTED Installing the AVR 460/AVR 360 and connecting it to the other system components can be complex. To simplify installation, it is suggested that you design your system before you begin connecting wires and cables. Although the rear-panel jacks allow for a variety of audio an...
Page 20 - Decide which sources to connect to each of the video
20 GETTING STARTED Decide which sources to connect to each of the video 5. inputs : Assign only one unique video input to each source. Use the best type of video connection available for each source. If your system-best video connection is “HDMI”, select up to four HDMI • source devices and assign t...
Page 21 - INSTALLATION
21 ENGLISH INSTALLATION You are now ready to begin installing the AVR. Before beginning to connect the various components to the receiver, turn off all devices, including the AVR 460/AVR 360, and unplug their power cords. Don’t plug in any of the power cords until you have finished making all of you...
Page 22 - Step eIGHt – Install a multizone System; Select one or all of these methods for audio distribution:; Connect IR Control Devices to the Zone 2 IR Input
22 INSTALLATION If any source devices are equipped with a compatible Remote IR Input, use a 1/8" (3,5 mm) mini-plug interconnect cable (not included) to connect the AVR’s Remote IR Output to the source device’s Remote IR Input. The AVR 460/AVR 360 outputs a “stripped carrier” IR signal through t...
Page 23 - Step nIne – plug in ac power cords; Step eLeVen – program Sources Into the; HK Blu-ray codes in DVD Button. How to toggle between; Main Remote Control; Follow these steps to program the correct codes for each; Optional
23 ENGLISH INSTALLATION Step nIne – plug in ac power cords Before plugging the AVR into an unswitched electrical outlet, make sure the Main Power Switch on the rear panel is off, to prevent the possibility of damaging the AVR in case of a transient power surge. You may plug one device that draws no ...
Page 24 - to “learn” individual key codes (aVr 460; Step tWeLVe – turn on the aVr 460/aVr 360
24 INSTALLATION Enter a code from 4. Step 1, above. If the device turns off, press the Source Selector again to save the code. a) It will flash and the remote will exit Program mode. If the device does not turn off, enter another code. If you run out of b) codes, search through all of the codes in t...
Page 25 - INITIAL SETUP; uSInG tHe on-Screen menu SyStem; eQTM technology; IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE; Step one
25 ENGLISH INITIAL SETUP In this section, you will configure the AVR 460/AVR 360 to match your actual system. A video display must be connected to one of the video monitor outputs on the receiver. uSInG tHe on-Screen menu SyStem Although it’s possible to configure the AVR using only the remote and t...
Page 26 - Step four; View Settings; Set up Sources
26 INITIAL SETUP Select “Automatic Setup-EzSet/EQ™, and the screen shown in Figure 21 will appear. Figure 21 – EzSet/EQ Screen To return to the Speaker Setup menu without starting the EzSet/EQ™ process, select Back. When you are ready to begin, select Continue. NOTE : The AVR 460/AVR 360 will automa...
Page 27 - audio and Video Input Selection
27 ENGLISH INITIAL SETUP Audio Effects : Displays the Audio Effects submenu, where you may adjust the Dolby Volume setting, the bass and treble tone controls, the LFE trim, the Equalization On/Off setting and the MP3 enhancement. These settings affect each source independently. Leave this submenu at...
Page 29 - OPERATION; IMPORTANT NOTE; VoLume controL; Dolby Volume; Table 3 – Dolby Volume Settings
29 ENGLISH OPERATION Now that you have installed your components and completed a basic configuration, you are ready to begin enjoying your home theater system. turnInG on tHe aVr 460/aVr 360 Flip the rear-panel Main Power Switch to the "On" position. The Power Indicator on the front panel wi...
Page 30 - Dolby Volume calibration offset; VIDEO TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS; Additional Tips for HDMI Connections
30 OPERATION Dolby Volume calibration offset Calibration Offset is a feature of Dolby Volume that allows you to adjust the calibration of the AVR 460/AVR 360 to optimally match your speakers and listening environment. The AVR 460/AVR 360 is calibrated with the average speaker sensitivity in mind; ho...
Page 31 - uSInG tHe raDIo; rDS operation; RDS Tuning
31 ENGLISH OPERATION uSInG tHe raDIo To select the AVR 460/AVR 360’s built-in radio: Press the Source List Button on the front panel. Use the 1. KL Buttons to scroll to the desired band. Press the Radio Source Selector on the remote. Press it again to switch 2. bands (AM or FM). A screen similar to ...
Page 32 - recorDInG; uSInG; Table 4 – Using The Bridge III; Music
32 OPERATION Program Search (PTY) An important feature of RDS is its capability of encoding broadcasts with Program Type (PTY) codes that indicate the type of material being broadcast. You may search for a specific Program Type (PTY) by following these steps: Press the Play button 1. B until the cur...
Page 33 - ipod manuaL moDe; Table 5 – Using The Bridge III in iPod Manual Mode
33 ENGLISH OPERATION Videos : Select this line to view videos stored on an iPod or an iPhone that supports video browsing. NOTES ON VIDEO PLAYBACK : As of this writing, video browsing is only supported on the iPod 5G, iPod • classic (80GB, 120GB and 160GB), iPod nano 3G and 4G, and iPod touch or iPh...
Page 34 - SeLectInG a SurrounD moDe
34 OPERATION When a slideshow is being displayed, some controls have different effects: To pause the slideshow, including any audio track that is playing, press the • Pause Button. To resume a paused slideshow, press the Pause Button. Pressing the Play • Button begins audio playback. To play an audi...
Page 35 - TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE; proceSSor reSet; memory; SYMPTOM
35 ENGLISH TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE proceSSor reSet If the unit behaves erratically after a power surge, first turn off the Main Power Switch and unplug the AC power cord for at least 3 minutes. Plug the cord back in and turn the receiver on. If this doesn’t help, reset the AVR. NOTE : A system reset e...
Page 36 - APPENDIX; appendix – Default settings; Table A1 – Recommended Source Component Connections
36 APPENDIX appendix – Default settings 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 programs CBL/SAT HDMI 2 Analog 1 HDM...
Page 37 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
37 ENGLISH Audio Section Stereo Mode, Continuous Average Power (FTC) AVR 360: 70 Watts per channel, 20Hz - 20 kHz AVR 460: 80 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 channels driven Front L&am...
