Page 2 - Safety Information; Important Safety Information; NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER:; C A U T I O N
Safety Information Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR65 has been designed for usewith 120-volt AC current. Connection to aline voltage other than that for which itis intended can create a safety and firehazard and may damage the unit. If you have any questions about...
Page 3 - Cleaning; This equipment has been tested; Unpacking; specific front panel control
Safety Information Cleaning When the unit gets dirty, wipe it with aclean, soft, dry cloth. If necessary, wipe itwith a soft cloth dampened with mildsoapy water, then a fresh cloth with cleanwater. Wipe dry immediately with a drycloth. NEVER use benzene, aerosolcleaners, thinner, alcohol or any othe...
Page 4 - Front Panel Controls; ÚÛ
Front Panel Controls 4 AVR65 120 volt Rev (C) 10/6/98 1 Main Power Switch 2 System Power Control 3 Power Indicator 4 Headphone Jack 5 Bass Control 6 Treble Control 7 Balance Control 8 Video 3 Inputs 9 T • Mon Selector ) CD ! DVD Input Selector @ Video Input Selectors # 6-Channel Direct Selector $ AM...
Page 7 - Front Panel Information Display; S R
Front Panel Information Display 7 AVR65 120 volt Rev (C) 10/6/98 TUNED SLEEP MONO STEREO AUTO MEMORY PRESET MUTE BYPASS ANALOG DIGITAL OPT COAX PRO LOGIC AC-3 PCM MULTI NIGHT THEATER DTS HALL 2 HALL 1 3 - STEREO A B C E G N K M L J V T S R Q P O U D F H I A Mute B Bypass C Analog D Dolby Digital Ind...
Page 9 - Rear Panel Connections
Rear Panel Connections 9 AVR65 120 volt Rev (C) 10/6/98 SWITCHED TOTAL 150W or 0.5A MAX. UNSWITCHED TOTAL 100W or 1A MAX. (120V.60Hz) TOTAL 150W or 1.5A MAX MODEL NO. AVR-65HARMAN KARDON NORTHRIDGECALIFORNIA, USA FM (75 Ω ) AM ANTENNA GND AC 120V 60 Hz 3.5A IN OUT TAPE MONITOR RIGHT SPEAKERS 8 Ohms ...
Page 11 - Remote Control Functions
Remote Control Functions 11 AVR65 120 volt Rev (C) 10/6/98 a y v t r d f i k m o b c e g j h l n p q s u x w z ` a AVR Selector b Device Control Selectors c Power Button d Mute e Test f Display/Multiroom g ⁄ / ¤ Buttons h ‹ /Channel Button i Set Button j Night Mode k Source Selectors l Numeric Keys ...
Page 14 - Installation and Connections; System Installation
Installation and Connections System Installation After unpacking the unit, and placing iton a solid surface capable of supportingits weight, you will need to make theconnections to your audio and videoequipment. These steps need to be doneonly when the receiver is first installed,or when a change is...
Page 15 - Video Equipment Connections; System and Power Connections; Remote Control Extension
Installation and Connections NOTE: While most speaker manufacturers adhere to an industry convention of usingblack terminals for negative and red onesfor positive, some manufacturers mayvary from this configuration. To assureproper phase, and optimal performance,consult the identification plate on y...
Page 16 - System Configuration; Speaker Selection and Placement
System Configuration When all audio, video and system con-nections have been made, there are a fewconfiguration adjustments to be made. Afew minutes spent to correctly configureand calibrate the unit will greatly add toyour listening experience. Speaker Selection and Placement The placement of speak...
Page 17 - System Setup
System Configuration 17 AVR65 120 volt Rev (C) 10/6/98 System Setup Once the speakers have been placed in theroom and connected, the final step in thesetup process is to enter the settings thatconfigure the AVR65’s bass managementsystem for the type of speakers used inyour system, the calibration of...
Page 18 - Speaker Configuration
System Configuration 18 AVR65 120 volt Rev (C) 10/6/98 Speaker Configuration The first few adjustments tell the AVR65which type of speakers are in use. This isimportant as it adjusts the settings thatdetermine which speakers receive low-frequency (bass) information. For eachof these settings use the...
Page 19 - Output Level Adjustment
System Configuration 19 AVR65 120 volt Rev (C) 10/6/98 When CEN S P LARGE is selected, a full-range output will besent to the center speaker output,and NO center channel signal willbe sent to the subwoofer output. When CEN S P NONE is selected, no signals will be sent to the centerchannel output. Th...
Page 21 - Delay Settings
System Configuration Delay Settings One aspect of the surround modes is thedelay of audio signals between the frontspeakers and the rear speakers. Eachsurround mode is factory preset with aspecific delay time, but it is possible toindividually adjust the delay timing tocustom tailor the sound to you...
Page 23 - Operation; Basic Operation
Operation Basic Operation Once you have completed the setup andconfiguration of your new receiver, it issimple to operate and enjoy. The follow-ing instructions will provide the stepsneeded to enjoy the AVR65: • When using the AVR65 for the firsttime, it is necessary to press the Main Power button 1...
Page 24 - Source Selection
Operation Full-OSD A second display option is to have a fullscreen report of the AVR65’s statusappear. To activate the full OSD, press the OSD button o three times in quick succession. The first press will turn thesemi-OSD on, the second will turn thesemi-OSD off, and the third will bring afull stat...
Page 25 - Surround Mode Selection
Operation Surround Mode Selection One of the most important features of the AVR65 is its ability to reproduce a fullmultichannel surround sound field fromDolby Digital sources, analog matrix surround encoded programs and stan-dard stereo programs. In all a total ofseven listening modes are available...
Page 26 - MODE; Surround Mode Chart
Operation 26 AVR65 120 volt Rev (C) 10/6/98 MODE DOLBY DIGITAL DTS DOLBY PRO LOGIC DOLBY 3 STEREO THEATER HALL 1 and HALL 2 STEREO FEATURES This mode is available only when the source material is encoded with Dolby Digital(AC-3) data. It provides up to five separate main audio channels and a special...
Page 27 - Digital Audio Playback; Dolby Digital
Operation Digital Audio Playback Dolby Digital Dolby Digital (also known as AC-3) is adigital audio system that delivers up tofive full-range surround channels (left,center, right, left surround and right surround) plus a special dedicated Low-Frequency Effects (LFE) channel. Thisrepresents a major ...
Page 28 - Night Mode; PCM Audio Playback; Tuner Operation
Operation 1+1: This is a monaural signal that plays the same information inboth the left front and right frontspeakers. There is no sound sent tothe center or surround speakers. 1/0: This is a monaural signal that plays through the center channelspeaker only. There is no sound at thefront left/right...
Page 29 - Station Selection; Tape Recording
Operation Station Selection 1. Press the AM/FM button $ k to select the tuner as an input. 2. Press the AM/FM button $ k again to switch between AM and FM so that thedesired frequency band is selected. 3. Press the Tune Mode button * q to select manual or automatic tuning. When the AUTO indicator Q ...
Page 30 - Output Level Trim Adjustment; -Channel Direct Input
Operation Output Level Trim Adjustment Normal output level adjustment for theAVR65 is established using the Test Tone,as outlined on page 20. In some cases,however, it may be desirable to adjust theoutput levels using program materialsuch as a test disc, or a selection you arefamiliar with. Addition...
Page 31 - Multiroom Operation; Installation
Multiroom Operation The AVR65 is fully equipped to operate asthe control center for a sophisticatedmultiroom operation with optionalremote IR sensors, speakers and poweramplifiers. Although some multiroominstallations will require the services of aspecially trained installer, it is possiblefor the a...
Page 33 - Programming the Remote
Programming the Remote The AVR65 is equipped with a powerfulremote control that will control not onlythe receiver’s functions, but also most CDplayers and cassette decks manufacturedby Harman Kardon. For increased flexi-bility, the remote also contains the codesfor most popular brands of audio andvi...
Page 34 - Code Readout
Programming the Remote 4. Press the Device Control Selector again, and note that the red light willflash twice to confirm the entry beforegoing dark. 5. Try all of the functions on the remote to make certain that theproduct operates. Keep in mind thatmany manufacturers use a numberof different combi...
Page 35 - Macro Programming
Programming the Remote To find out what function a particularbutton has for a specific device, find the button number on the Function Listand then look in the column for thedevice you are controlling. For example,button number 5 is the Test Tone buttonfor the AVR65, but it is the “Favorite”button fo...
Page 36 - same; Reassigning Device Control
Programming the Remote After following these steps, each timeyou press the Power button c , the remote will send the Power On/Offcommand each time the Powerbutton is pressed. To remove a macro program, follow steps1, 2 and 4 above, but do not follow stepthree. For example, to erase the macrojust ent...
Page 37 - Function List
Programming the Remote 37 AVR65 120 volt Rev (C) 10/6/98 Function List No. Button Name CD Tape Aux (DVD) TV VCR CBL SAT 1 Power On/Off Power Power On/Off Power On/Off Power On/Off Power On/Off 2 Sleep Skip+ CH+ CH+ CH+ 3 Vol UP Vol+ Vol+ Vol+ Vol+ Vol+ 4 Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute 5 Test Tone Fav Fav ...
Page 38 - Reference for Function List
Programming the Remote 38 AVR65 120 volt Rev (C) 10/6/98 1 2 3 7 4 8 5 6 12 14 16 15 9 10 11 13 17 21 22 23 24 28 27 26 25 29 33 34 35 36 37 42 43 44 45 46 48 47 41 40 39 38 30 31 32 18 19 20 Reference for Function List
Page 39 - Setup Code Number; Setup Code Tables: TV
Programming the Remote 39 AVR65 120 volt Rev (C) 10/6/98 Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number A MARK 112 ADMIRAL 072 081 161 AKAI 001 167 AMPRO 073 167 ANAM 043 054 055 056 080 104 108 112 118 121 AOC 001 004 058 112 CANDLE 001 002 003 004 CAPEHART 058 CENTRONIC 043 CITIZEN 001 002 003 004 101 143 C...
Page 42 - Setup Code Tables: VCR
Programming the Remote 42 AVR65 120 volt Rev (C) 10/6/98 Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number AIWA 034 AMPRO 072 ANAM 031 103 AUDIO DYNAMICS 012 023 043 BROKSONIC 035 037 129 CANON 028 031 CAPEHART 108 CRAIG 001 040 135 CURTIS MATHES 031 041 DAEWOO 007 010 017 065 108 111 DAYTRON 108 DBX 012 023 043...
Page 44 - Setup Code Tables: CD
Programming the Remote 44 AVR65 120 volt Rev (C) 10/6/98 Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number ADCOM 062 042 AIWA 187 170 AKAI 202 195 CARVER 003 167 041 135 138 139 050 203 DENON 205 226 HARMAN KARDON 047 033 208 001 002 JVC 022 136 163 KENWOOD 007 055 023 137 072 142 MARANTZ 107 044 MONDIAL 147 NAD...
Page 45 - Setup Code Tables: CABLE; Setup Code Tables: SAT
Programming the Remote 45 AVR65 120 volt Rev (C) 10/6/98 Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number Remote Control Model PIONEER 001 BR-200 AMERICAST 005 JERROLD 006 RT-J22 (CFT2200) JERROLD 007 RT-J550C PIONEER 002 BR-95 PIONEER 003 RT-P81/82 SCIENTIFIC-ATLANTIC 004 RT-S6X/USV86 TOCOM 010 RT-T7/T8 ZENITH...
Page 46 - SYMPTOM; Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshooting Guide 46 AVR65 120 volt Rev (C) 10/6/98 SYMPTOM No front panel lights when power switch is pressed Display lights, but no sound or picture No sound from any speaker. Light around power switch is red No sound from surround or center speakers Unit does not respond to remote commands In...
Page 47 - Technical Specifications; Audio Section
Technical Specifications 47 AVR65 120 volt Rev (C) 10/6/98 Audio Section Stereo Mode Continuous Average Power (FTC) 75 Watts per channel 20Hz–20kHz:@ < 0.07% THD, both channels driven into 8 ohms Five-Channel Surround Mode Power Per Individual Channel Front L&R channels:65 Watts per channel,@...
Page 48 - Notes
Notes 48 AVR65 120 volt Rev (C) 10/6/98 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 51 - Table of Contents
Owner’s Manual AVR65 Audio/Video Receiver AVR65 120 volt Rev (C) 10/6/98 Table of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3 Unpacking and Installati...
Page 52 - Staple or clip original invoice here.
AVR65 120 volt Rev (C) 10/6/98 Staple or clip original invoice here. ▼