Harman Kardon avr435 - Manual

FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS 1 Standby/On Switch 2 Surround Mode Group Selector 3 Surround Mode Selector 4 Tuning Selector 5 Tuner Band Selector 6 Preset Station Selector 7 Input Source Selector 8 Tuning Mode Selector 9 Front-Panel Control Door ) Volume Control ! Input Indicators @ Speaker/Channel Input Ind...

FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS 6 FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS 4 Tuning Selector: Press the left side of the button to tune lower-frequency stations and the right side ofthe button to tune higher-frequency stations. When the tuner is in the MANUAL/MONO mode, each tap of the Selector will increase or decrease thefreque...

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 towards you. A Main Power Switch: Press this switch to apply power t...

8 REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS ¡ AM Antenna ™ FM Antenna £ Preamp Outputs ¢ Subwoofer Output ∞ A-BUS Connector § Surround Speaker Outputs ¶ Front Speaker Outputs • Fan Vents ª Center Speaker Outputs ‚ Surround Back/Multiroom Speaker Outputs ⁄ AC Power Cord ¤ Switched AC Accessory Ou...

REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS 9 REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS ¡ AM Antenna: Connect the AM loop antenna sup- plied with the receiver to these terminals. If an externalAM antenna is used, make connections to the AM and GND terminals in accordance with the instructions sup- plied with the antenna. ™ FM Antenna: Con...

MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 11 MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 11 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 Logic 7 Mode Select Button 8 Direct Button 9 Clear Button A Num...

12 MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT NOTE: The AVR 435’s remote may be programmed to control up to eight devices,including the AVR 435. Before using the remote,it is important to remember to press the Input Selector Button 3 that corresponds to the unit you wish t...

MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 13 MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 13 MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS s Transport Fast-Play/Scan Buttons: These but- tons have no direct function on the AVR 435, but theyare used when the remote is programmed for a com-patible DVD, CD or tape p...

MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS b Speaker Select Button: Press this button to begin the process of configuring the AVR 435’sbass management system. Then press the ⁄ / ¤ Navigation Button o to select the channel you wish to set up. Press the Set Button q and then select another channel to configure. Wh...

ZONE II REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS å Power Off Button: When used in the room where the AVR 435 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 f , this button turns the Multiroom system on and of...

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 ...

INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 17 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS If your system requires direct connection of a videosource to your display, we suggest that you considerprogramming the VDI Buttons w so that you may change the input used by your display from the AVR’sremote. For information on “learning”...

18 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS optional, external computer, keypad or control system,the AVR 435 is capable of bi-directional communica-tions that enable the external system to control theAVR, and for the AVR to report status and handshakedata back to the controller. Us...

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 19 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION When all audio, video and system connections havebeen made, there are a few configuration adjustmentsthat must be made. A few minutes spent to correctlyconfigure and calibrate the unit will greatly add to yourlistening experience. Speaker Selection and Pl...

20 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 2. Press the Main Power Switch A located behind the Front-Panel Control Door 9 in until it latches and the word “OFF” on the top ofthe switch disappears inside the front panel. Notethat the illumination around the Standby/On Switch 1 will turn amber, indi...

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 21 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 21 alter a setting. The configuration settings for speaker“size” and crossover points are set once and applied to all inputs. When using the full-OSD system to make the setupadjustments, press the OSD Button once so that the MASTER ME...

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 23 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 23 Figure 6 The Night mode is a feature of Dolby Digital that usesspecial processing to preserve the dynamic range andfull intelligibility of a movie soundtrack while reducingthe peak level. This prevents abruptly...

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 25 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 25 and press the Set Button q . At this point, exit all menus and turn the receiver off. Check all speakerwire connections and then rerun EzSet/EQ. Step 6. When the Far Field tests are complete a mes- sage screen ...

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 26 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 26 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION level as needed until the NEAR FIELD COMPLETE menu (Figure 14) appears after the test tone stops. Figure 15 When both the Far Field and Near Field measurementshave been successfully completed your system isread...

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 27 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 27 On the SPEAKER SIZE menu (Figure 17), you will see either the factory default settings or, ifEzSet/EQ has been run, the settings recorded by thetest results. In the case for the main speaker channels,each speak...

In addition to providing delaying adjustments for eachindividual speaker position, the AVR 435 is among thefew A/V receivers that allows you to adjust the delayfor the combined output of all speakers as a group.This feature is called A/V Sync Delay; it allows you tocompensate for delays to the video...

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 31 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 31 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SYSTEM CONFIGURATION level settings by using either the Input Source Selectors 7 on the front panel or the buttons on the remote that are used to select an input source d Wh ç∂ . Next, return to the CHANNEL OUTPUT submenu using the...

Basic Operation Once you have completed the initial setup and configu-ration of the AVR 435, it is simple to operate andenjoy. The following instructions will help you maximizethe enjoyment of your new receiver: Turning the AVR 435 On or Off • When using the AVR 435 for the first time, you mustpress...

OPERATION OPERATION 33 • For private listening, simply place a standard 1/4" stereo headphone plug or adaptor into the Headphone Jack B behind the door 9 on the front panel. The speakers will automatically muteand a two-channel stereo signal will be sent to theheadphones. The Lower Display Line ...

OPERATION 34 OPERATION Surround Mode Chart 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...

OPERATION OPERATION 35 OPERATION 35 • When a disc with Dolby Digital data, but only 2.0 audio is detected, the default mode is DolbyDigital with Pro Logic II post-processing when youhave a 5.1 speaker system, or Dolby Digital withPro Logic IIx post-processing when you have a 7.1 speaker system. • De...

OPERATION OPERATION OPERATION 37 OPERATION 37 format. Direct connection of USB or serial data outputs is not possible, even though the signals are in the MP3 format. If you have any questionsabout the data output format from your computer or a sound card, check with the device’s owner’smanual or con...

NOTES: • The digital outputs are active only when a digital sig- nal is present, and they do not convert an analoginput to a digital signal, or change the format of thedigital signal. In addition, the digital recorder mustbe compatible with the output signal. For example,the PCM digital input from a...

ADVANCED FEATURES 39 ADVANCED FEATURES The AVR 435 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. Figure 22 Front-Panel-Displ...

Press the Set Button q to enter the ADVANCED SELECT menu. When the ADVANCED SELECT menu appears, press the ⁄ / ¤ Navigation Button o so that the cursor is pointing to the SEMI OSD/TIME OUT line. Select one of these options: • To keep the semi-OSD system activated, but to adjust the length of time th...

MULTIROOM OPERATION MULTIROOM OPERATION 41 The AVR 435 is fully equipped to operate as the con-trol center for a complete multiroom system that iscapable of sending one source to a second zone inthe house while a separate source is listened to in themain room. In addition to providing for control ov...

Multiroom Operation When operating the AVR 435 from a remote roomlocation where an IR sensor link has been connectedto the AVR 435’s rear panel Multiroom IR Input f , you may use either the main remote control or theZone II remote. To turn on the multiroom feed, pressthe AVR Selector e∫ to turn the ...

CONFIGURING THE REMOTE CONFIGURING THE REMOTE 43 The AVR 435 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 cod...

or too old, and thus not all of its commands will be inthe code library. You may fill in the codes for any buttonthat does not operate properly by using the learningtechnique shown on this page. Automatic Code Entry In addition to manual code selection using the brandname list, it is also possible t...

CONFIGURING THE REMOTE 45 CONFIGURING THE REMOTE Clear j , Program y , Light z and the Macro Buttons R . 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 remot...

• When the SELECT A DEVICE message (Figure 26) appears, as described in Step 4, pressthe specific Input Selector Button d that you wish to have transmit a special code when it ispressed. • When the RENAME DEVICE option is offered by the remote after the code is pro-grammed, you will be changing the ...

CONFIGURING THE REMOTE 47 CONFIGURING THE REMOTE changing devices or other common tasks. Thanks to the remote’s two-line display, it is easier than everfor you to take advantage of the power of macro commands. Recording a Macro To record a macro into the remote’s memory, followthese steps: 1. Press ...

4. The next display screen (Figure 55) is where you select which macro will be erased. Press the ⁄ / ¤ Navigation Button o until the number of the macro you wish to erase appears. For this example, we will erase the Power On macrocreated in the previous section. When the nameof the macro to be erase...

CONFIGURING THE REMOTE 49 CONFIGURING THE REMOTE above, except that in Steps 4 and 5, select the samedevice for both the DEVICE IN USE on the left side of the bottom line and the PUNCH-THROUGH device. In the example used, the display to return theremote to default settings will appear as shown inFig...

Figure 72 7. Once the punch-through is programmed, the transport buttons of the second device named will be used when those buttons are pressedwhile the master device is in use. Returning the Transport Control Settings toDefault Operation If you wish to remove the Transport Punch-Through sothat the ...

CONFIGURING THE REMOTE 51 CONFIGURING THE REMOTE rename the DSP Surround Mode Selector 6 , which is normally not used when DVD is selected,so that it reads ZOOM in the remote’s display. 1. Press and hold the Program Button O for about three seconds while the message shown in Figure 24 appears in the...

will remain illuminated in red. Press the ⁄ / ¤ Navigation Button o until USER RESET appears on the bottom line of the LCD screen, asshown in Figure 82. Figure 82 3. Press the Set Button q to reset the remote. Note that once the Set Button is pressed theprocess may not be stopped. While the remote’s...

30-second period. The message shown in Figure90 will appear briefly, and the remote will then exitthe feature being programmed and any data enteredwill be lost. Figure 90 • The programming or configuration process may also be stopped at any time by pressing the Clear Button 9 . The message shown in ...

54 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION Unit does not function when Main • No AC Power • Make certain AC power cord is plugged into Power Switch is pushed a live outlet • Check to see whether outlet is switch-controlled Display lights, but no sound • Intermittent input ...

AVR 435 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 channel@ <0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kH...

INDEX 56 INDEX 5-Channel Stereo 23, 346-Channel/8-Channel Direct Input 10, 327-Channel Stereo 23, 34A-BUS 9, 15, 17, 41–42AC Power Connections 9, 18Advanced Features 39–40Advanced Select Menu 39Antenna Terminals 9, 16Audio Equipment Connections 8–10, 16Audio Setup 21–22Audio Setup Menu 21Auto Mode T...

NOTES NOTES 57 NOTES 57 AVR 435 OM 12/27/04 2:58 PM Page 57