Harman Kardon AVR4500 - Manual

FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 5 1 Main Power Switch: Press this button to apply power to the AVR 4500. When the switchis pressed in, the unit is placed in a Standbymode, as indicated by the orange LED 3 sur- rounding the System Power Control 2 . T his button MUST be pressed in to operate the unit.To turn the...

6 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS Front Panel Controls 7 Logic 7 Mode Selector / ‹ Button: This button has two functions: In normal use, press itto select one of the Logic 7 modes. When anadjustment is being made using the Channel Select Ù or Digital Select Û buttons, this button may be pressed to scroll throu...

ABCDEFGHIJK LMNOPQRSTUV WXYZAA ABACADAE FRONT PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY 7 Front Panel Information Display Bitstream IndicatorsOptical Source IndicatorsSample Rate IndicatorsDTS Mode IndicatorDolby Digital IndicatorCoaxial Source IndicatorsDolby Pro Logic II IndicatorAnalog Input IndicatorDolby 3 Ste...

8 FRONT PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY Front Panel Information Display Q Speaker/Channel Input Indicators: These indicators are multipurpose, indicating either thespeaker type selected for each channel or theincoming data-signal configuration. The left, cen-ter, right, right surround, left surround, righ...

REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 9 Rear Panel Connections 4 8 9 C E F H I J K L M N O P R S G 5 Q 7 6 B A D 0 b 1 2 3 a Z Y X W V U T 230 V/50Hz AC OUTLETS ~230V/50Hz UNSWITCHED / 100W MAX SWITCHED / 50W MAX 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 R S T U V W X Y Z a b AM AntennaFM AntennaTape I...

10 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS Rear Panel Connections C DVD Video Inputs: Connect these jacks to the composite or S-Video output jacks on a DVDplayer or other video source. D Front Speaker Outputs: Connect these outputs to the matching + or – terminals onyour left and right speakers. In conformance witht...

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 ! " # $ % & ' ( ) * + MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 11 Main Remote Control Functions Power On ButtonIR Transmitter WindowProgram/SPL IndicatorPower Off ButtonInput SelectorsAVR SelectorAM/FM Tuner Select6-Channel/8-Channel Direct InputTes...

12 MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS Main Remote Control Functions IMPORTANT NOTE: The AVR4500’s remote may be programmed to control up to seven devices,including the AVR 4500. Before using the remote,it is important to remember to press the Input Selector button 4 that corresponds to the unit you wish ...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

18 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS System and Power Connections The AVR 4500 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 ...

INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 19 Installation and Connections Speaker Selection No matter which type or brand of speakers isused, the same model or brand of speakershould be used for the front-left, center andfront-right speakers. This creates a seamlessfront soundstage and eliminates the possibility...

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. Withthe AVR 4500 two kind of memories are used,those associated individually with the inputselected, e.g. surround modes, a...

24 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION System Configuration AVR 4500 will not appear unless a digital sourceis selected and playing the correct bitstream. Note: When a Dolby Digital or DTS source is selected and playing, the AVR 4500 will selectthe appropriate surround mode automatically, nomatter which surround m...

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 25 System Configuration 2. Measure the distance from the listening/ view- ing position to the surround speakers. 3. Subtract the distance to the surround speakers from the distance to the front speakers and mul-tiply the result by 3. The optimal delay time is the result of that ...

26 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION System Configuration Output Level Adjustment Output level adjustment is a key part of theconfiguration of any surround-sound product. Itis particularly important for a digital receiversuch as the AVR 4500, as correct outputs ensurethat you hear sound tracks with the properdir...

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 27 System Configuration 8. After the test noise has circulated once through each channel, it will send the tone toeach channel once again, to verify the settings. 9. After two complete circulations of the tone, the levels are set. The Program/SPL Indicator 2 will remain green at...

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 ms – 5 ms up to five separate main audio channels and a special dedicated Low Frequency Effects Initial Setting – 0...

OPERATION 31 Operation Basic Operation Once you have completed the setup and configu-ration of the AVR 4500, it is simple to operateand enjoy. The following instructions should befollowed for you to maximize your enjoyment ofyour new receiver: Turning the AVR4500 On or Off • When using the AVR4500 f...

32 OPERATION Operation Surround Mode Selection One of the most important features of the AVR 4500 is its ability to reproduce a full multi-channel surround sound field from digitalsources, analog matrix surround encoded pro-grams and standard stereo or even mono pro-grams. In all, a total of 22 list...

34 OPERATION Operation To select a digital source such as DVD, first selectits input using the remote or front panel Input Selector 4 % as outlined in this manual in order to feed its video signal (if any) to the TVmonitor and to provide its analog audio signal forrecording. When the digital input a...

OPERATION 35 Operation a DVD is put into a Pause mode. The flashingindicators remind you that the playback hasstopped due to the absence of a digital signaland not through any fault of the AVR 4500. Thisis normal, and the digital playback will resumeonce the playback is started again. Night Mode A s...

36 OPERATION Operation the Selector buttons 7$ or the ⁄ / ¤ buttons D to raise or lower the level. DO NOT use the volume control, as this will alter the ref-erence setting. Once the change has been made, press the Set button F @ and then press the Selector but- tons 7$ or the ⁄ / ¤ buttons D to sele...

ADVANCED FEATURES 37 Advanced Features The AVR 4500 is equipped with a number ofadvanced features that add extra flexibility tothe unit’s operation. While it is not necessary touse these features to operate the unit, they pro-vide additional options that you may wish touse. Display Brightness The AV...

38 ADVANCED FEATURES Advanced Features Semi-OSD Settings The semi-OSD system places one line messagesat the lower third of the video display screenwhenever the Volume, Input Source, Surroundmode or tuner frequency of any of the configura-tion settings are changed. The semi-OSD systemis helpful in th...

MULTIROOM OPERATION 39 Multiroom Operation The AVR 4500 is fully equipped to operate as thecontrol center for a multiroom system withoptional external remote Infrared (IR) sensors,speakers and power amplifiers. Although somemulti-room installations will require the servicesof a specially trained ins...

40 TUNER OPERATION Tuner Operation Basic Tuner Operation The AVR 4500’s tuner is capable of tuning AM,FM and FM Stereo broadcast stations and receiv-ing RDS data. Stations may be tuned manually, orthey may be stored as favorite station presets andrecalled from a 30 position memory. Station Selection...

OPERATION 41 Tuner Operation RDS Operation The AVR 4500 is equipped with RDS (Radio DataSystem), which brings a wide range ofinformation to FM radio. Now in use in manycountries, RDS is a system for transmitting stationcall signs or network information, a descriptionof station program type, text mes...

42 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE The AVR 4500 is equipped with a powerfulremote control that will control not only thereceiver’s functions, but also most popular brandsof audio and video equipment, including CDplayers, TV sets, cable boxes, VCRs, satellitereceivers and other home-theater equipment.Once the...

PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE 43 Programming the Remote Code Readout When the code has been entered using the AutoSearch method, it is always a good idea to findout the exact code so that it may be easilyreentered if necessary. You may also read thecodes to verify which device has beenprogrammed to a speci...

44 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE Programming the Remote 5. The Program/SPL Indicator 2 will turn off, the red light under the Input Selector will flash on and off once and the Program/SPL Indicator 2 will flash green three times to indicate that the codes have been erased. To erase all codes that have been...

PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE 45 Programming the Remote Programmed Device Functions Once the AVR 4500’s remote has been pro-grammed for the codes of other devices, press theappropriate Input Selector 4 to change the remote from control over the AVR 4500 to theadditional product. When you press any of these...

46 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE Programming the Remote Channel Control Punch-Through The AVR 4500’s remote may be programmed tooperate so that the channel control function,performed with the Sleep 9 and Surround A buttons, for either the TV, cable or satellite receiver used in your system may be used in c...

PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE 47 Programming the Remote Resetting the Remote Memory As you add components to your home-theater sys-tem, occasionally you may wish to totally repro-gram the remote control without the confusion ofany commands, macros or ”Punch-Through“ pro-gramming that you may have done. To ...

48 FUNCTION LIST Function List No. Button Name AVR Function DVD CD/CDR 1 Power On Power On Power On Power On 2 Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off 3 Mute Mute 4 AVR AVR Select 5 DVD DVD Input Select DVD Select 6 CD CD Input Select CD Select 7 Tape Tape Input Select 8 VID 1 Video 1 Select 9 VID 2...

50 SETUP CODES Setup Code Table: TV Maker (Brand) Name Code Number (3digit) List ACURA 195 ADMIRAL 065 171 262 279 324 AKAI 019 049 050 063 102 123 133 139 141 150 174 182 195 209 225 281 288 AKURA 006 049 076 096 123 195 ALBA 044 049 050 123 134 163 179 184 195 225 228 239 ALBIRAL 121 326 327 ALLOR...

56 SETUP CODES Setup Code Table: VCR Maker (Brand) Name Code Number (3 digit) List AGASHI 155 AIOSTAY 148 AIWA 039 044 055 073 112 116 121 148 152 AKAI 028 035 044 053 070 090 092 103 124 133 149 150 155 AKURA 029 112 ALBA 029 061 073 114 119 120 121 136 144 ALBIRAL 155 AMSTRAD 039 107 119 148 ANGLO...

SETUP CODES 61 Setup Code Table: VCR (continued) Maker (Brand) Name Code Number (3 digit) List WATSON 155 159 WATTRADIO 159 160 WELTBLICK 155 WHITE WESTINGHOUSE 139 XENON 032 YAMAHA 036 044 YOKO 042 098 148 155 ZANELA 148 ZANUSSI 044 045 090 ZENDER 090 ZOPPAS 044 045 Setup Code Table: CABLE Maker (B...

62 SETUP CODES Setup Code Table: CD Maker (Brand) Name Code Number (3 Digit) List ADC 012 ADCOM 049 063 069 AIWA 072 111 118 156 170 AKAI 050 177 184 ARCAM 221 AUDIOACCESS 125 AUDIOFILE 211 AUDIOMECA 221 AUDIO TECHNICA 053 BSR 044 064 CALIFORNIA AUDIO 015 109 CAPETRONIC 070 CARRERA 064 087 CARVER 05...

64 SETUP CODES Setup Code Table: SAT Maker (Brand) Name Code Number (3digit) List AIWA 441 AKAI 333 ALBA 301 317 324 356 370 411 415 417 426 ALDES 433 ALLSONIC 433 AMSTRAD 371 397 428 432 ANKARO 351 421 433 ARCON 379 432 436 ARISTONA 353 ARTHUR MARTIN 395 AST427ASTRA 368 398 399 ASTRO 476 477 478 47...

INTRODUCTION 67 Setup Code Table: DVD Maker (Brand) Name Code Number (3 Digit) List APEX DIGITAL 061 CALIFORNIA AUDIO 040 DENON 002 019 022 034 051 GE 003 004 GOLDSTAR 005 HARMAN KARDON 001 032 066 JVC 006 KENWOOD 007 050 069 KLH 068 LG 005 055 064 070 LOTTE 008 MAGNAVOX 033 056 MARANTZ 033 059 MITS...

68 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 ...

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 69 Technical Specifications Audio Section Stereo Mode Continuous Average Power (FTC) 65 Watts per channel, 20Hz–20kHz,@ < 0.07% THD, both channels driven into 8 ohms Five-Channel Surround Modes Power Per Individual Channel Front L&R channels:55 Watts per channel,@ <...