Harman-Kardon AVR 435 Introduction, Description and Features, Front panel analog A/V inputs

Introduction

Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon! With the purchase of a Harman Kardon AVR 435 you are about to begin many years of listening enjoyment.

Designed to provide all the excitement and detail of movie soundtracks and every nuance of musi- cal selections, the AVR 435 is truly a multichan- nel receiver for the new millennium. In addition to the traditional 5.1 digital decoding modes such as Dolby Digital and DTS, it offers the latest advancements in surround technology such as Dolby Pro Logic IIx, the full suite of DTS-ES 6.1 modes, DTS Neo:6 and the latest 7.1 channel versions of Harman's own Logic 7 technology.

The AVR 435 has been engineered so that it is easy to take advantage of all the power of its digital technology. To obtain the maximum enjoyment from your new receiver, we urge you to read this manual. A few minutes spent learning the functions of the various controls will enable you to take advantage of all the power the AVR is able to deliver.

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

Description and Features

The AVR 435 is among the most versatile and multifeatured A/V receivers available, incorporat- ing a wide range of listening options. In addition to Dolby Digital and DTS decoding for digital sources, a broad choice of surround modes for Matrix surround-encoded or Stereo recordings are available for use with sources such as CD, VCR, TV broadcasts and the AVR’s own FM/AM tuner. Along with Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES®, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS Neo:6, Dolby 3 Stereo, 5 Channel or 7 Channel Stereo and Hall and Theater modes, the AVR 435 offers Harman International’s exclusive Logic 7 process in both

5.1and 7.1 versions to create a wider, more enveloping field environment and more defined fly-overs and pans. Although the AVR 435’s primary use will be in multichannel systems, advanced technology is at work even when only two speakers are used. Dolby Virtual Speaker is available to create enveloping sound fields from front left and right speakers, and the latest Dolby Headphone circuitry creates an amazing sense of openness with headphones.

Two-channel listening with analog sources is available with full bass management or in a tra- ditional “bypass” mode that creates a straight signal path from the gain stage to the volume control.

Finally, the AVR is among the very few A/V receivers that offer decoding of MP3 data, so that you may listen to the latest music selections directly from compatible computers or playback devices with the power and fidelity you expect from Harman Kardon.

An important addition to the AVR 435’s impres- sive list of features is EzSet/EQ,™ which auto- mates the configuration process to make it quicker, easier and more precise. Using the spe- cial microphone supplied with the unit, EzSet/EQ takes the guesswork out of entering speaker “size” and crossover information, delay times for all channels and output levels. In addition to the configuration settings, EzSet/EQ also includes room equalization so that the signals sent to each speaker are tailored to provide accurate sonic quality with your specific combination of speaker type, room size and other factors that influence room acoustics. With EzSet/EQ, your system is custom-configured in a few minutes with accuracy that previously required expensive and hard-to-use test equipment.

In tandem with EzSet/EQ, the AVR 435 includes a full set of manual configuration settings for those who wish to custom-trim their system even further. A Quadruple Crossover bass manage- ment system makes it possible to enter different crossover settings for each speaker group.

Video connections and system integration is a snap with the AVR 435. For those sources already in component form, three assignable, wide-bandwidth inputs are available, and the Video inputs are renameable. To further enhance the viewing experience with digital sources or displays, the AVR 435’s A/V Sync Delay feature allows you to compensate for the loss of lip sync due to digital video delays individually for each input. A bi-directional RS-232 port and a learn- ing remote with a two-line display are among the many other features that make the

AVR 435’s power simple to use.

Coax and optical digital outputs are available for direct connection to digital recorders, and two video recording outputs, preamp-out and a color- coded eight-channel input make the AVR virtual- ly future-proof, with everything needed to accommodate tomorrow’s new formats right on board.

The AVR 435’s flexibility and power extend beyond your main home theater or listening room. The AVR includes a sophisticated multi- zone control system that allows you to select one source for use in the main room and a dif- ferent one (Audio only) in a second room. Complete control over volume is possible with a separate infrared control link. To make it easy to operate the AVR from a remote room, a separate

“Zone II” remote is included.

Additional multiroom options include the option to assign two of the AVR’s output channels to the multiroom system and the ability to link the AVR to innovative A-BUS®keypads for multiroom oper- ation without the need for external amplifiers.

The AVR 435’s powerful amplifier uses traditional Harman Kardon high-current design technologies to meet the wide dynamic range of any program selection.

Harman Kardon invented the high-fidelity receiver more than fifty years ago. With state-of- the-art circuitry and time-honored circuit designs, the AVR is the perfect combination of the latest in digital audio technology, a quiet yet powerful analog amplifier in an elegant, easy-to-use package.

■Dolby* Digital, Dolby Digital EX and Dolby Pro Logic* IIx Decoding, and the full suite of DTS® modes, including DTS-ES®6.1 Discrete & Matrix and Neo:6® and DTS 96/24

■Seven channels of high-current amplifi- cation with two channels assignable to either surround back or multiroom applications

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

■Dolby Headphone to create spacious, open sound fields when using head- phones

■MP3 decoding for use with compatible computers and digital audio players

■Harman Kardon’s advanced EzSet/EQ™ automatically configures speaker set- tings and sets room equalization for quick, easy and accurate system setup

■High-bandwidth, HDTV-compatible com- ponent video switching

■Front panel analog A/V inputs

■Front panel digital inputs for easy con- nection to portable digital devices and the latest video game consoles

■Multiple digital inputs and outputs

■On-screen menu and display system

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

■6-Channel/8-Channel Direct Input and

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