Harman-Kardon AVR65 manual Introduction, Description and Features

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Introduction

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Congratulations! With the purchase of a Harman Kardon AVR65 you are about to begin many years of listening enjoyment. The AVR65 has been custom designed to provide all the excitement and detail of movie sound tracks and every subtle nuance of musical selec- tions. With onboard Dolby* Digital and DTSDecoding, the AVR65 delivers six discrete channels of audio that take advantage of the digital sound tracks from the latest DVD and LV releases and Digital Television broadcasts.

While complex digital systems are hard at work within the AVR65 to make all of this happen, hookup and operation are simple. Color-keyed connections, a back- lit, programmable remote control and on-screen menus make the AVR65 easy to use. To obtain the maximum enjoyment from your new receiver, we urge you to take a few minutes to read through this manual. This will ensure that connec- tions to speakers, source playback units and other external devices are made properly. In addition, a few minutes spent learning the functions of the various con- trols will enable you to take advantage of all the power the AVR65 is able to deliver.

If you have any questions about this product, its installation or operation, please contact your retailer or custom installer. They are your best local source of information.

Description and Features

The AVR65 is a full-featured A/V receiver, incorporating a wide variety of listening options. In addition to Dolby Digital and DTS decoding, Dolby Pro Logic* and Dolby 3 Stereo are available for compati- bility with the tens of thousands of movies and television programs encoded with analog surround information. A choice of Hall and Theater modes is also available for use with both encoded sources and traditional two-channel stereo recordings.

A total of five audio/video inputs, each with both composite and S-Video, as well as three additional audio-only inputs are selected through a learning remote control and an easy-to-read front panel display or on-screen graphics through a TV monitor. Multiroom operation is available with independent source and volume selection.

The AVR65’s powerful amplifier uses traditional Harman Kardon High Current design philosophies to meet the wide dynamic range of any program selection.

Harman Kardon invented the high- fidelity receiver over forty-five years ago. With state-of-the-art circuitry and time- honored circuit designs, the AVR65 is undoubtedly the finest receiver ever offered by Harman Kardon.

Onboard Dolby Digital and DTS Decoding

Coax and Optical Digital Inputs

On-Screen Menu Displays

Backlit, Programmable Remote Control

Composite and S-Video Switching

Complete Multiroom Control

6-Channel Direct Input and Preamp Output for ALL Channels Permits Ease of Expansion

AVR65 120 volt Rev (C) 10/6/98

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Contents Introduction Description and FeaturesImportant Safety Information Safety InformationUnpacking CleaningTypographic Conventions Moving the Unit÷ õ Front Panel ControlsTMon Selector Press this but 33, into the AVR65’s memory T S R Q P O Front Panel Information DisplayNight Indicator This indicator Edba á¡ c à ߣ¢ Rear Panel ConnectionsSurround Connect these terminals to the surround speakers Remote Control Functions Remote Control Functions OFF System Installation Installation and ConnectionsAudio Equipment Connections Connect the analog output of a CD player to the CD inputs ¤External Audio Power Amplifier Connections Remote Control ExtensionAC Power Connections Speaker’s manufacturerSpeaker Placement System ConfigurationPlug the Power Cable Þto an unswitched AC outlet System SetupUsing the On-Screen Display Press the Set button i÷ Speaker ConfigurationOn the front panel to change the display to SÐW Speaker Output Level AdjustmentLetters FLwill flash once each second AdjustmentTo set the delay times, follow these steps Delay SettingsMain Information Display U Operation Using the On-Screen DisplayBasic Operation Semi-OSDFull-OSD Source SelectionDuring a listening session you may For private listening, plug the 1/4Surround Mode Selection Surround Mode Chart Dolby Digital Digital Audio PlaybackTuner Operation Night ModePCM Audio Playback Recalling Preset Stations Preset TuningTape Recording Station SelectionProcessor Reset Memory BackupChannel Direct Input Multiroom Setup InstallationMultiroom Operation IR LinkMultiroom Operation Press the Set button i÷to enter the settingOn the rear panel Programming the Remote Programming the RemoteDirect Code Entry Auto Search MethodProgrammed Device Functions Code ReadoutDevice Control Selector bfor Macro ProgrammingPress the Volume Up button z Press either the AVR aor Volume Punch-ThroughReassigning Device Control Selectors Program into the reassigned buttonNo. Button Name CD Function ListTape Aux DVDReference for Function List Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number Setup Code TablesSetup Code Tables TV Realistic VCR Setup Code Tables VCR Setup Code Tables AUX DVD Cable Troubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting GuideTechnical Specifications AVR65 120 volt Rev C 10/6/98 AVR AVR65 AVR65 Audio/Video Receiver Table of ContentsStaple or clip original invoice here