Harman-Kardon AVR 430 owner manual Advanced Features, Surround Amplifier Channel Assignment

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Advanced Features

The AVR is equipped with a number of advanced features that add extra flexibility to the unit’s operation. While it is not necessary to use these features to operate the unit, they provide addi- tional options that you may wish to use.

Surround Amplifier Channel Assignment

The AVR is equipped with seven full-power amplifier channels to allow for complete 7.1- channel operation without the need for additional external amplifiers. However, in some installations you may wish to use the traditional 5.1-channel configuration for the main listening room, which allows the surround back left/right amplifier channels to be used to power speakers placed in a remote zone location.

If you wish to use the Surround Back channel amplifiers to power the remote zone, you must change a setting in the ADVANCED SELECT menu. To make that change, first call up the menu system by pressing the OSD Button Lto bring the MASTER MENU (Figure 1) to the screen. Next, press the ¤ Button Euntil the › cursor is next to the ADVANCED line. Press the Set Button F to enter the ADVANCED SELECT menu (Figure 11).

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To change the setting so that the Surround Back amplifiers are fed by the source selected through the Multiroom system, press the ‹/ › Buttons

Eso that MR SP is highlighted in reverse video and press the Set Button F.

Remember that once this setting is made you will not be able to take advantage of any of the 6.1/7.1- channel decoding or processing modes, and no Surround Back speakers must be selected in the speaker setup procedure outlined earlier. In addition the speakers used for the remote zone must be connected to the Surround

Back/Multiroom Speaker Outputs . The volume for these speakers is set by the multiroom system, as explained on page 39 of this manual.

Once this setting is made, you may press the ¤ Button Eto make any of the other adjustments available on this menu. If no other adjustments are needed, press the OSD Button Lto exit the menu system.

Front-Panel-Display Fade

In normal operation, the front-panel displays and indicators remain on at full brightness, although you may also dim them or turn them off as shown on page 36. As an additional option, you may also set the AVR so that the displays are on whenever a button is pressed on the front panel or remote, but then fade out after a set period of time.

To set the front-panel displays to the Fade mode, press the OSD Button Lto bring the Master Menu to the screen. Press the ⁄/¤ Navigation Button Eso that the ➞ cursor is pointed to the ADVANCED line, and press the Set Button Fto enter the ADVANCED SELECT menu (Figure 11).

With the ADVANCED SELECT menu on your video display, press the ⁄/¤ Navigation Button Eso that the ➞ cursor is pointed to the VFD FADE TIME OUT line. Next, press the ‹/ › Navigation Button Eso that the amount of time that you wish the displays to fade out after a button is pressed is shown.

Once this time is set and the unit returned to nor- mal operation, the displays will remain on for the time period selected whenever a button is pressed on the front panel or remote. After that time they will gradually fade out, with the excep- tion of the lighting surrounding the Standby/On Switch 3, which remains on to remind you that the AVR is turned on. Note that if the displays have been turned completely off using the Dim Button, as shown on page 36, the Fade function will not operate.

If you wish to make adjustments to other items on the ADVANCED SELECT menu, press the ⁄/¤ Navigation Button Eto place the

➞cursor next to the desired item, or place the

➞cursor next to the BACK TO MASTER MENU line and press the Set Button Fto make an adjustment to another menu. If you have completed all adjustments, press the OSD Button Lto exit the menu system.

Display Brightness

The AVR’s front panel Main Information Display ˜ is set at a default brightness level that is sufficient for viewing in a normally lit room. However, in some home theater installa- tions, you may wish to occasionally lower the brightness of the display, or turn it off completely.

To change the display brightness setting for a specific listening session, you will need to make an adjustment in the ADVANCED SELECT menu. To start the adjustment, press the OSD button Lto bring the MASTER MENU to the screen. Press the ⁄ Button E, until the on- screen › cursor is next to the ADVANCED line. Press the Set Button Fto enter the ADVANCED SELECT menu (Figure 11).

To change the brightness setting, at the ADVANCED SELECT menu, make certain that the on-screen › cursor is next to the VFD line, and press the › Button Euntil the desired brightness level is highlighted in the video dis- play. When FULL is highlighted, the display is at its normal brightness. When HALF is high- lighted, the display is at half the normal bright- ness level. When OFF is highlighted, all of the indicators in the Main Information Display

˜will go dark. Note, however, that the Power Indicator 3, will always remain lit to remind you that the unit is turned on.

If you wish to make other adjustments in the menu, press the ⁄/¤ Buttons Euntil the on- screen › cursor is next to the desired setting or the BACK TO MASTER MENU line and press the Set button F. If you have no other adjustments to make, press the OSD Button L to exit the menu system.

The display brightness may also be changed by pressing and holding the Set button @ on the front for three seconds until the message in the Main Information Display ˜ reads VFD FULL. Within five seconds, press the front panel Selector buttons 7$ until the desired brightness display level is shown. At that point, press the Set button @ again to enter the setting.

Once the desired brightness level is selected, it will remain in effect until it is changed again or until the unit is turned off.

Turn On Volume Level

As is the case with most audio/video receivers, when the AVR is turned on, it will always return to the volume setting in effect when the unit was turned off. However, you may prefer to always have the AVR turn on at a specific setting, regard- less of what was last in use when the unit was turned off. To change the default condition so that the same volume level is always used at turn-on, you will need to make an adjustment in the ADVANCED SELECT menu. To start the adjustment, press the OSD button Lto bring the MASTER MENU (Figure 1) to the screen. Press the ⁄ button E, until the on-screen › cursor is next to the ADVANCED line. Press the Set button Fto enter the ADVANCED SELECT menu (Figure 11).

At the ADVANCED SELECT menu make certain that the on-screen › cursor is next to the VOLUME DEFAULT line by pressing the ⁄/¤ buttons Eas needed. Next, press the › button Eso that the word ON is highlighted in the video display. Next, press the ¤ button

Eonce so that the on-screen › cursor is next to the DEFAULT VOL SET line. To set the desired turn-on volume, press the ‹/ › buttons

Eor hold them pressed until the desired vol-

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Contents AVR 430 Audio/ Video Receiver Declaration of Conformity Table of ContentsIntroduction Description and FeaturesImportant Safety Information Introduction / Safety InformationUnpacking Front Panel Controls For more information Coaxial ÓDigital Audio Outputs Connect these Rear Panel ConnectionsSwitched Outlet AC Power Cord Jack Connect the AC Unswitched Outlet+ and negative terminals AVR 430 when appropriate upgrades are availableLight Button Main Remote Control FunctionsSelector Main Remote Control FunctionsChannel Direct Inputs the input Main Remote Control Functions Main Remote Control Functions Multi IR input jack Zone II Remote Control FunctionsAudio Equipment Connections Installation and ConnectionsVideo Equipment Connections Output jacksScart A/V Connections Important Note for the Use SCART-Cinch Adapters If you use a unit providing RGB signals on aMain Room Remote Control Extension System and Power ConnectionsAC Power Connections Multiroom IR LinkSpeaker Selection Speaker PlacementUsing the On-Screen Display System ConfigurationSystem Setup Input SetupComponent Video Inputs may be Audio SetupSet Button F To bring up the Speaker Setup menu Figure Speaker SetupOn the remote System Configuration Surround Setup Delay Settings Adjustments for Other InputsOutput Level Adjustment Night Mode SettingsUsing EzSet Button on the remoteMicrophone Sensor at the top An indication that the volume control was set too lowPress the Clear Button Volume until you can hear the test noise clearlyOperation Surround Mode ChartMix of the in-phase material of the left and right channels No delay availableNo surround channels But no surround speakersSource Selection Basic OperationChannel/8-Channel Direct Input Surround Mode Selection Controls and Use of HeadphonesVolume Up/Down Buttons One of the most important featuresDolby Digital Digital Audio PlaybackPCM Audio Playback MP3 Audio PlaybackSpeaker/Channel Indicators Digital Bitstream IndicatorsAudio, while the main feature is available Selecting a Digital SourceNight Mode Output Level Adjustment With Source SignalsTape Recording Puts for Tape OutputsSet Button Fto activate the Channel Adjust menu Figure Memory BackupDim Function Turn On Volume Level Advanced FeaturesSurround Amplifier Channel Assignment Front-Panel-Display FadeSemi-OSD Settings Advanced Features / Multiroom OperationFull-OSD Time Out Adjustment InstallationMultiroom Operation Multiroom SetupRS-232 Control At the Multi in line, press the ‹/› buttonsBasic Tuner Operation Multiroom Operation / Tuner OperationTuner Operation RDS TuningRDS Operation RDS Display OptionsPreprogrammed Code Entry Configuring the RemoteAppears Automatic Code Entry Learning CommandsFappears Changing Devices Programming the RemoteRecording a Macro Macro ProgrammingPower On VID 2/TV VID 3/Cable AVR Logic 7 O Punch-Through ConfigurationErasing a Macro Read a MacroReturning the Volume Control Settings to Default Operation Volume Punch-ThroughReturning the Channel Control Settings to Default Operation Channel Punch-ThroughEzset Disable appears in the lower line of the LCD display EzSet ConfigurationTransport Punch-Through ⁄¤ Navigation Buttons Eonce so thatRenaming a Device Renaming‹/› Navigation Buttons Eas required Renaming Individual KeysAt this point you have two options Resetting the RemoteSee page 34 for more information Additional Notes on Configuring and Operating the Remote Processor Reset Troubleshooting GuidePower Switch 1 is pushed Press the AVR SelectorTechnical Specifications Harman Consumer International
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