Harman-Kardon 376 Introduction, Thank You for Choosing Harman Kardon, Description and Features

INTRODUCTION

Thank You for Choosing Harman Kardon®

With the purchase of a Harman Kardon DPR 2005, you are about to begin many years of listening enjoy- ment. Thanks to its completely digital path system, the DPR 2005 is truly a receiver for the new millennium. The DPR 2005 has a wide range of features and options that accommodate virtually any combination of speakers, room size and program sources. It is

as easy to operate as it is to set up, but in order to take maximum advantage of the many advanced technologies within your new DPR, it is strongly recommended that you take a few minutes to read this owner’s manual.

If you have any questions about this product, its instal- lation or its operation, we recommend that you contact your dealer or installer, as they are your best source of local information. You may also access a wealth of information and assistance by visiting our Web site

at www.harmankardon.com.

Description and Features

Harman Kardon’s breakthrough Digital Path Receiver technology, of which the DPR 2005 is the second generation, keeps signals in the digital domain from the input to the output. Along with the newly designed PWM digital amplifier, this not only reduces signal degradation caused by digital-to-analog conversion stages; the increased efficiency makes it possible to reduce the DPR’s size and weight without sacrificing performance.

The DPR 2005 is designed to serve as the hub of your home entertainment system, providing a variety of listening options. When playing movies or other pro- gramming from digital formats such as DVD or HDTV, the DPR decodes Dolby* Digital, Dolby Digital EX, DTS® and DTS-ES.®Two-channel stereo and matrix surround sources benefit from the new Pro Logic IIx technology and DTS Neo:6.® A Harman Kardon exclu- sive in receivers is the latest version of Logic 7® to create a wider, more enveloping sound field and more defined surround channel positioning, regardless of the type of source material. Additional processing options include MP3 decoding when connected to a compati- ble computer and HDCD® for enhanced CD playback. Advanced technology is also at work even when only two speakers are used. Dolby Virtual Speaker modes and Harman International’s proprietary VMAx® are both available to create enveloping sound fields from the front left and right speakers, while Dolby Headphone circuitry creates an amazing sense of openness with headphones.

Along with the many listening options, the DPR 2005 offers numerous settings that let you customize the system. A Quadruple Crossover bass management system configures each speaker group for a different crossover setting, while the assignable, wide bandwidth component video inputs may be linked to any video source. To further enhance the viewing experience with digital video sources or advanced digital video dis- plays, the DPR 2005’s A/V Sync Delay feature allows you to compensate for the loss of lip sync common in many video processing systems by delaying the audio signal independently for each input. An advanced ver- sion of Harman Kardon’s patented EzSet remote com- pletes the package, making it easier than ever to set system output levels and to program the remote to operate virtually any program source.

The DPR 2005’s multizone options and a standard Zone II remote control make it possible to listen to a separate source in one room while the main home theater uses a different source. Thanks to assignable rear surround channel amplifiers, you may create a basic remote listening zone without any additional equipment. The unit’s Multiroom outputs may also be used to feed an optional, external power amplifier and volume control. For one-wire multiroom connectivity, the DPR 2005 is A-BUS Ready,® requiring only a sin- gle Category 5/5e cable and an optional remote mod- ule to power remote speakers while controlling volume and enabling full control over the program source and compatible IR-controlled devices.

Combining state-of-the-art circuitry, digital technology and proven performance with an elegant design that is compatible with the latest source components and video displays, the DPR 2005 represents the culmina- tion of Harman Kardon’s 50-year history of delivering the finest sonic performance.

For Canadian model

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

For models having a power cord with a polarized plug: CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.

Modèle pour les Canadien

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Sur les modèles dont la fiche est polarisee: ATTENTION: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu’au fond.

■All popular digital and matrix surround modes, including Dolby* Digital, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic* IIx, DTS,® DTS-ES®Discrete and Matrix, DTS Neo:6® and DTS 96/24

■Harman Kardon’s exclusive Logic 7® processing, along with a choice of either Dolby Virtual Speaker or VMAx® processing for use when only two speakers are available

■Dolby Headphone to create spacious, open sound fields when using headphones

■HDCD® decoding for enhanced CD playback, and MP3 decoding for use with compatible computers

■High-bandwidth, HDTV-compatible component video inputs may be assigned to any video input

■Full bass management for all inputs, including the analog direct inputs for DVD-Audio and SACD players, including Quadruple Crossover and individual settings for each input

■A/V Sync delay adjustable for each input delivers perfect lip sync with digital programs or video displays

■Front-panel digital audio and analog audio/ video jacks may be used as either inputs or outputs for connection to portable products or video game consoles

■Extensive Multiroom options, including a standard Zone II remote, assignable rear- channel amplifier channels and A-BUS Ready® capability for listening to a separate source in a remote zone

■Easy-to-program remote with two- line LCD display automatically sets output levels for optimal performance

®, HDCD®, High Definition Compatible Digital® and Pacific Microsonics™ are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Pacific Microsonics, Inc., in the United States and/or other countries. HDCD system manufactured under license from Pacific Microsonics, Inc.

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