Harman-Kardon AVR 3650, AVR 2650 owner manual Operating Your AVR

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AVR

Operating Your AVR

Now that you have installed your components and completed a basic configuration, you are ready to begin enjoying your home theater system.

Controlling the Volume

Adjust the volume either by turning the front-panel Volume knob (clockwise to increase volume or counterclockwise to decrease volume) or by pressing the Volume Up/Down buttons on the remote. The volume is displayed as a negative number of decibels (dB) below the 0dB reference point (-90dB – +10dB).

0dB is the maximum recommended volume for your AVR. Although it’s possible to turn the volume to a higher level, doing so may damage your hearing and your speakers. For certain more dynamic audio materials, even 0dB may be too high, allowing for damage to equipment. Use caution with regard to volume levels.

To change the volume level display from the default decibel scale to a 0-to-90 scale, adjust the Volume Units setting in the System Settings menu, as described in System Settings, on page 39.

Muting the Sound

To mute all speakers and the headphones, press the Mute button on the remote. Any recording in progress will not be affected. The MUTE message will appear in the display as a reminder. To restore the sound, press the Mute button again, or adjust the volume.

Dolby Volume

Your AVR implements Dolby Volume processing, which can improve the audio performance of the system by revealing subtle details in the sound, even at normal home-listening volumes.

One concern of the typical home theater listener is that volumes can vary widely for different programs played by a source (e.g., television commercial advertisements are often much louder than the main program). Another is that details heard in the recording studio at typically high reference volumes are lost at the lower volumes used by many listeners at home.

The AVR uses two Dolby Volume techniques to address these issues. The Leveler module maintains a consistent listening volume within a source (e.g., commercial television or different tracks on a USB drive or mix CD). The Modeler module endeavors to re-create the reference presentation that was heard in the recording studio without losing portions of the program at the typically lower volume levels often used in the home. When the Modeler module is active, you may notice details of the performance that were hidden when the program was played on other equipment.

To adjust the Dolby Volume setting, press the Audio Effects button. The Audio Effects submenu will appear.

Audio Effects – Cable/Sat

Dolby Volume:

 

 

Medium

 

PLIIz Height Gain:

 

 

 

 

 

Low

Edit: Dolby PLII Music

 

 

 

 

 

Edit: Dolby PLIIx Music

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tone Control:

On

 

Treble:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bass:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LFE Trim:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MP3 Enhancer

Off

 

EZSET/EQ:

Off

 

After you highlight the Dolby Volume setting, each press of the OK button will switch to one of the options in the table below. The settings do not refer to the volume level, which is adjusted normally using the AVR’s Volume Control, but rather to the amount of Dolby Volume processing desired.

Operating Your AVR

Setting

Effect

 

 

Off

No Dolby Volume processing

 

 

Low

Only Dolby Volume Modeler module is active

 

 

Medium

Both Modeler and Leveler modules are active;

Leveler module has a value of 3

 

 

 

Max

Both Modeler and Leveler modules are active;

Leveler module has a value of 9

 

 

 

NOTE: Dolby Volume processing is compatible with sources recorded at a sampling rate of 48kHz. High-resolution sources, such as DTS 96/24 programs, will be decoded at 48kHz. DTS 96/24 programs will be played in DTS 5.1 mode. To hear DTS 96/24 materials in high resolution, turn off Dolby Volume processing.

Dolby Volume Calibration

Dolby Volume calibration allows you to adjust the operation of the Dolby Volume circuitry to match your particular speakers and listening environment. The Dolby Volume circuitry in your AVR is factory-calibrated with average speaker sensitivity in mind; however, different speakers may have different sensitivities, which will affect the overall performance of the Dolby Volume circuitry. Use Dolby Volume calibration to adjust the calibration of the circuitry according to the specific speakers you have.

The average home audio speaker sensitivity is 88dB SPL (1 watt/1 meter). Check the sensitivity specification for your loudspeakers, found in the owner’s manual or on the manufacturer’s Web site. If your speakers have a sensitivity rating greater than 88dB SPL, increase Dolby Volume calibration by the difference between your speakers’ sensitivity and 88dB. If they have a sensitivity rating of less than 88dB SPL, decrease Dolby Volume calibration by the difference between your speakers’ sensitivity and 88dB.

To adjust the Dolby Volume calibration, press the AVR button and select the “System” menu. Scroll to the Dolby Volume calibration line, which defaults to 0dB. Use the Left/ Right buttons to adjust the setting within the range of –10dB to +10dB.

Listening Through Headphones

Plug the 1/4-inch stereo plug on a pair of headphones into the front-panel Phones jack for private listening. The default Headphone Bypass mode delivers a conventional two- channel signal to the headphones. Press the Surround Modes button on the front panel or the remote to switch to HARMAN headphone virtual surround processing, which emulates a 5.1-channel speaker system. No other surround modes are available for the headphones.

Selecting a Source

There are three different ways to select a source:

•• Press the front-panel Source List button. Use the Up/Down buttons to scroll through the sources, and press the OK button to select the source being displayed.

•• Using the on-screen menus, press the AVR button, highlight “Source Select” and press the OK button. Scroll to the desired source in the slide-in menu and press the OK button.

•• You can directly select any source by pressing its Source Selector button on the remote.

The AVR selects the audio and video inputs assigned to the source, and any other settings you made during setup.

The source name, the audio and video inputs assigned to the source, and the surround mode will appear on the front panel. The source name and active surround mode will also briefly appear on the TV screen.

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Contents AVR 3650,AVR 365 AVR 2650,AVR Table of Contents AVRIntroduction Supplied AccessoriesPlace the Receiver Power Front-Panel ControlsButton USbAVR Rear-Panel Connectors Rear-Panel Connectors Mute button Info button Avr button Zone Selector Switch Source SelectorOk button backlight button C/d buttonsSystem Remote Control Functions Ok button Transport control buttons Zone Indicator lightMute button Sleep button Menu button Zone 2 Remote Control Functions AVR 3650/AVR 365 only Introduction to Home Theater Introduction to Home TheaterTypical Home Theater System Multichannel AudioPlace Your Speakers Place Your SpeakersTypes of Home Theater System Connections Speaker ConnectionsSubwoofer Connections Source Device ConnectionsVideo Connections Sirius Satellite Radio Network Connector RS-232 ConnectorRadio Connections USB PortMaking Connections Making ConnectionsConnect Your Speakers Connect Your SubwooferConnected Component Default Source Button Assigned Monitor Output Connector Connected ComponentRecord Output Connector Connected Component Connect Your Audio and Video Source DevicesConnect Your Hdmi Devices Connect Your Component Video DevicesConnect Your Composite Video Devices Connect Your Optical Digital Video DevicesConnect The Bridge Iiip Connect to Your Home NetworkConnect the Radio Antennas Connect Your Audio RecordersZone Install a Multizone SystemMain Room Connect IR Equipment AVR 3650/AVR 365 only Zone 2 Amplifier Not suppliedZone Main Room Mono 1/8-inch 3.5mm Mini-Plug Interconnect Not suppliedSet Up the Remote Control Connect to AC PowerInstall the Batteries in the Remote Control Connect the 12V Trigger OutputIf the device does not turn off, enter another code number Set Up the Remote ControlLearning AVR 3650/AVR 365 only Set Up the AVR Set Up the AVRUsing the On-Screen Menu System Configure the AVR for Your SpeakersSet Up Your Sources Speaker Setup Automatic Setup EzSet/EQNetwork Settings Automatic Set Up the NetworkCreating Hdmi Bypass Inputs Operating Your AVR Operating Your AVRListening to FM and AM Radio Listening to Sirius Satellite RadioIPod or iPhone Function Remote Control Key Listening to Media on a USB Device AVR 3650/AVRListening to an iPod/iPhone Device Playing files on a USB deviceListening to Internet Radio Internet Radio PresetsInternet Radio Selecting a Surround Mode Listening to Media via Your Home NetworkAudio Effects Video ModesAdvanced Functions Advanced FunctionsAudio Processing and Surround Sound Video Mode Movie Video ProcessingAudio Effects Button Center WidthHow to Adjust the Custom Picture Settings Brightness AdjustmentVideo Mode Custom Noise Reduction OffManual Speaker Setup Manual Speaker Setup Sub ModeNumber of Speakers Crossover SizeStep Four Setting Channel Output Levels Manually Set the Speaker DistancesSystem Settings Hdmi SettingsListening in Zone Status This line lets you turn Zone 2 on or offSystem Settings Settings LockGeneral AVR Settings Menu AppearanceSleep Timer Advanced Remote Control ProgrammingRecording Processor Reset Resetting the RemoteTo reset the AVR’s processor Troubleshooting Symptom Cause SolutionSpecifications SpecificationsAppendix Default settings, worksheets, remote product codes Table A2 Source Setting DefaultsAppendix Table A1 Recommended Source Component ConnectionsTable A3 Speaker/Channel Setting Defaults Table A4 Delay Setting DefaultsYour Settings Audio Input Connectors Position 100Hz Speakers Crossover Frequency Subwoofer ModeTable A5 Source Settings Table A6 Audio Effects SettingsTable A7 Video Modes Settings Table A8 Surround ModesBlu-ray Media Radio Disc Server 3650 Bridge 2650 AVRTable A9 Remote Control Codes Table A10 System SettingsTable A11 Zone 2 Settings Feature Default Your SettingsSurround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or Signal Table A12 Surround ModesDolby Digital 2/0/.0 or .1, 2/2/.0 or .1, 3/2/.0 or .1, EX Surround back channelDolby Digital 2/0/.0 or Front left and right speakersDTS Neo6 DTS 2/2/.0 or .1, 3/2/.0 orModes. Three variants are available Logic Music Tuner PCM 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz LogicAVR Media Server Table A13 Remote Control Function ListAVR 3650/AVR 365 only Table A13 Remote Control Function List AUXTable A14 Remote Control Product Codes TV Setup Code NumberTable A16 Remote Control Product Codes Table A15 Remote Control Product Codes AUX-HDTVTable A16 Remote Control Product Codes AUX-VCR Table A17 - Remote Control Product Codes AUX-CD Table A18 - Remote Control Product Codes DVDTable A19 - Remote Control Product Codes SAT Table A20 Remote Control Product Codes GameTable A21 - Remote Control Product Codes Cable Game Manufacturer Setup Code Number BrandTable A24 Remote Control Product Codes AUX- TiVo Table A22 Remote Control Product Codes Media ServerManufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number

AVR 365, AVR 265, AVR 3650, AVR 2650 specifications

The Harman-Kardon AVR 2650 and AVR 3650 are part of a distinguished line of AV receivers that combine high-performance audio and video capabilities with sophisticated technology. Designed to enhance the home entertainment experience, these models stand out for their rich feature sets and exceptional sound quality.

The AVR 2650 is a 7.1-channel receiver that delivers 95 watts per channel, providing robust audio output for both movies and music. It boasts advanced audio processing technologies, including Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio, ensuring that every sound detail is faithfully reproduced. The inclusion of a USB port allows users to connect and play audio files directly from compatible devices, while built-in Bluetooth connectivity offers seamless streaming from smartphones and tablets.

In terms of video performance, the AVR 2650 supports 4K Ultra HD content and is equipped with HDMI inputs that facilitate multiple device connections. The unique Harman Kardon EzSet/EQ feature facilitates easy setup and calibration, optimizing the audio experience based on the room's acoustics for a perfect balance.

The AVR 3650, on the other hand, offers a more advanced setup with 9.1-channel processing and a higher output wattage of 105 watts per channel. This model is designed for audiophiles who demand the utmost in sound clarity and immersive experiences. The AVR 3650 boasts additional features, such as multi-zone capability, allowing users to enjoy different audio sources in multiple rooms simultaneously.

Both models incorporate advanced surround sound technologies, providing 3D audio immersion that complements modern films. Furthermore, these receivers feature HDMI pass-through, which allows for easy switching between high-definition sources without compromising signal quality. Moreover, the AVR series supports a variety of high-definition audio formats, ensuring playback of the latest audio technologies.

The AVR 265 and AVR 365 are earlier models but share core characteristics that define Harman-Kardon's legacy in the audio market. They offer similar surround sound capabilities and are engineered to provide outstanding audio fidelity. Compatible with various streaming services, these models ensure that users have access to a broad array of entertainment options right at their fingertips.

In summary, the Harman-Kardon AVR 2650 and AVR 3650, along with the AVR 265 and AVR 365, continue the brand's tradition of blending innovative technology with user-friendly design. Whether for casual listening or a full home theater setup, these receivers deliver stunning performance, making them an ideal choice for any audio enthusiast.
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