Harman-Kardon Advanced Functions and Reset Instructions for Harman Kardon Receivers

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ADVANCED FUNCTIONS

To program, or “record” an activity, follow these steps:

1.To enter Program mode, simultaneously press and hold the Activity Button and the Alphanumeric Key or AVR Power On or Off Button to which the activity will be assigned.

2.Press the Source Selector (or Setup Button) for each device before you enter individual commands. This step counts as one of the 19 commands allowed for each activity.

3.For Power On, press the AVR or Device Power On Button.

4.Press the AVR or Device Power Off Button for Power Off.

5.Press the Activity Button to end the programming process, and the last Source Selector (or the Setup Button) will flash three times.

It isn’t possible to “edit” a command within an activity. To erase the activity:

1.Press and hold the Activity Button and the Alphanumeric Key or AVR Power On or Off Button until the Source Selector or Setup Button lights.

2.Press the Activity Button to erase the activity.

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 erases all user configurations, including video resolution, speaker and level settings, and tuner presets. After a reset, reenter all of these settings from your notes in the appendix worksheets.

To reset the AVR 460/AVR 360, place it in Standby mode (press the front- panel Standby/On Switch so that the Power Indicator turns amber). Then press and hold the front-panel OK Button for at least 5 seconds until the RESET message appears.

If the receiver does not function correctly ofter a processor reset, contact an authorized Harman Kardon service center for assistance. Authorized service centers may be located by visiting the Web site at www.harmankardon.com.

ENGLISH

To execute an activity, press the Activity Button, then press the Alphanumeric

NOTE: After performing a system reset, wait at least 1 minute before

pressing any Source Selectors.

Key (or the AVR Power On or Off Button) for the Activity.

 

Learning (AVR 460 only)

MEMORY

If you have programmed a product’s codes into the remote and find that some

If the AVR 460/AVR 360 is unplugged or experiences a power outage, it will

functions are missing, the AVR 460 remote may “learn” individual codes from

retain user settings for up to four weeks.

the product’s original remote. See page 24 in the Basic Manual.

 

Resetting the Remote

 

To reset the remote to its factory defaults, simultaneously press and hold

 

the TV Source Selector and the “0” Alphanumeric Key. When the TV Button

 

relights, enter the code “333”. When the TV Button goes out, and all of the

 

Source Selectors flash, the remote control will be reset.

 

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Contents AVR 460/AVR Important Safety Information Important Safety InstructionsTable of Contents and Features Digital Audio Signals Analog Audio SignalsAudio Processing and Surround Sound Surround ModesIndicates that an LFE channel is present Dolby Surround SettingsStep Three Manual Setup Menu Manual Speaker SetupStep One Determine Speaker Crossover Step Two Measure Speaker DistancesAdjust Speaker Distance Menu Adjust Crossover Frequencies MenuSub Mode Audio Effects Step Four Setting Channel Output Levels ManuallyVideo Modes Video AdjustmentsBrightness Adjustment How to Adjust the Custom Picture SettingsContrast Adjustment Color AdjustmentGeneral AVR Settings System SettingsMultizone Operation Operating the Multizone SystemMenu Appearance Advanced Remote Control FunctionsSystem Information Punch-Through ProgrammingLearning AVR 460 only Resetting the RemoteTable A2 Source Setting Defaults Appendix Default settings, worksheets, remote product codesTable A1 Recommended Source Component Connections Table A4 Delay Setting Defaults Table A3 Speaker/Channel Setting DefaultsChannel Analog Your Settings Audio Inputs PositionTable A6 Audio Effects Settings Table A5 Source SettingsMedia Default Cable/Sat Server Radio GameBlack Level Off Deinterlacing Film Mode Detect Table A7 Video Modes SettingsTable A8 Surround Modes Auto Select Logic 7 Movie Or native digital FormatTable A10 System Settings Table A9 Remote Control CodesTable A11 Zone 2 Settings Table A12 Surround Modes Surround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or SignalDTS-HD Table A12DTS 2/2/.0 or .1, 3/2/.0 or Cinema Tuner Setting to be offAnalog 2-channel PCM 32kHz, 44.1kHz or 48kHz Logic Three variants are available LogicButton Name Table A13 - Remote Control Function ListCable/SAT Game DMC1000TiVo Table A15 Remote Control Product Codes AUX-HDTV Table A14 Remote Control Product Codes TVTable A16 Remote Control Product Codes AUX-VCR Table A17 - Remote Control Product Codes AUX-CD Table A18 - Remote Control Product Codes DVDTable A24 Remote Control Product Codes AUX- TiVo Table A22 Remote Control Product Codes Media ServerAM Tuner Section FM Tuner SectionVideo Section General

AVR 360, AVR 460 specifications

The Harman-Kardon AVR 460 and AVR 360 are two outstanding models from the renowned audio equipment manufacturer, both designed to deliver high-quality sound experiences for home entertainment systems. These receivers combine advanced technologies with user-friendly features, making them popular choices among audiophiles and casual listeners alike.

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The user interfaces for both models are designed with ease of use in mind, featuring intuitive on-screen menus and remote control functionality. They also support various audio calibration technologies, such as Harman's Room Correction, which optimizes sound output based on the specific acoustics of the listening environment.

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