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Harman Kardon AVR 445 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 AVR 445 Audio/Video Receiver OWNER’S MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    A – (letter in an oval) indicates a button on the Zone II remote The appearance of the text or cursor for your receiver’s on-screen menus may vary slightly from the illustrations in this manual. Whether the text appears in all uppercase or upper- and lowercase characters, performance and operation remain the same.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    They are your best local sources of information. Description and Features The AVR 445 serves as the hub of your home entertainment system, providing a wide range of listening possibilities for almost any audio or video program source, whether it is the broad- cast of a movie or sporting event in HDTV or a vintage mono or stereo recording.

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. 4 INTRODUCTION / SAFETY INFORMATION Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR 445 has been designed for use with 220-240-Volt AC current. Connection to a line voltage other than that for which it is intended can create a safety and fire hazard and may damage the unit.

  • Page 5: Front Panel Controls

    Front Panel Controls Main Power Switch System Power Control Power Indicator Headphone Jack Surround Mode Group Selector Speaker Selector Button ‹ Tone Mode Surround Mode Selector Tuning Selector Tuner Band Selector 1 Main Power Switch: Press this button to apply power to the AVR. When the switch is pressed in, the unit is placed in a Standby mode, as indicated by the orange LED 3 surrounding the System Power Control 2.
  • Page 6 ˜ Main Information Display: This display delivers messages and status indications to help you operate the receiver. ¯ Remote Sensor Window: The sensor behind this window receives infrared signals from the remote control. Aim the remote at this area and do not block or cover it unless an external remote sensor is installed.

  • Page 7: Rear Panel Connections

    HDMI Inputs Video 2 Audio Inputs AM Antenna: Connect the AM loop antenna supplied with the receiver to these terminals. If an external AM antenna is used, make connections to the AM and GND terminals in accordance with the instructions supplied with the antenna.
  • Page 8 AVR 445. This connection is also used to connect a compatible computer to the AVR for firmware upgrades, when available. See page 41 for more information on playback of computer audio with the AVR.
  • Page 9 AVR 445 will automati- cally send a low-voltage signal to the connected device that turns it on when the AVR 445 is on and off when the AVR 445 is placed in the Standby Mode. The connected component must respond to 6-volt presence as the control signal.

  • Page 10: Main Remote Control Functions

    Main Remote Control Functions Power Off Button IR Transmitter Window LCD Information Display Power On Button Input Selectors AVR Selector AM/FM Tuner Select 6-Channel/8-Channel Direct Input Test Button Sleep Button Surround Mode Selector Night Mode Channel Select Button Dim Button Navigation Button Set Button Digital Select...
  • Page 11 In addition, the AVR’s remote is shipped from the factory to operate the AVR and most Harman Kardon CD or DVD players and cassette decks. The remote is also capable of operating a wide variety of other products using the control codes that are part of the remote or by learning commands from other remotes.
  • Page 12 They are also used to select channel numbers when TV, VCR or Sat receiver has been selected on the remote, or to select track numbers on a CD, DVD or LD player, depending on how the remote has been programmed.
  • Page 13 AVR is being controlled, but when programmed for use with a VCR, TV, cable box, satellite receiver or other similar product it will change the channel up or down. See pages 51-59 for more information on programming the remote.

  • Page 14: Zone Ii Remote Control Functions

    AVR or any compatible Harman Kardon products in that room. When it is used in a separate room via a sensor connected to the Multi IR Jack f, the buttons...
  • Page 15 J Blank Buttons: These buttons are not active. Pressing them will not change or control any function on the AVR 445 or other IR devices. K Mute: When used in the room where the AVR is located, press this button to temporarily silence the unit.

  • Page 16: Installation And Connections

    2. Connect the analog Play/Out jacks of a...

  • Page 17: Video Connections

    HDMI connection. Therefore, the following connections are required when the AVR 445 is used with HDMI sources: • Connect the HDMI output of a source to either of the HDMI Inputs •...

  • Page 18: Scart A/V Connections

    Installation and Connections SCART A/V Connections For the connections described above your video device needs RCA (cinch) connectors or/and S- Video connectors for all Audio and Video signals: Any normal video device (Not SVHS or High 8) for only playback needs 3 RCA jacks, VCRs for record and playback even 6 RCA jacks.
  • Page 19 Installation and Connections Figure 1: SCART/Cinch-Adapter for playback; signal flow: SCART → Cinch Figure 2: SCART/Cinch-Adapter for record and playback; signal flow: SCART ↔ Cinch Black Black Figure 3: Yellow Yellow Cinch/SCART-Adapter for playback; signal flow: Cinch → SCART Figure 4: SCART/S-Video Adapter for playback;...

  • Page 20: System And Power Connections

    Installation and Connections System and Power Connections The AVR 445 is designed for flexible use with multiroom systems, external control components and power amplifiers. Main Room Remote Control Extension If the receiver is placed behind a solid or smoked glass cabinet door, the obstruction may prevent the remote sensor from receiving commands.

  • Page 21: Speaker Selection

    Installation and Connections USB Connections The AVR 445 is one of the few A/V receivers to offer a USB connection that may be used for both playback of compatible audio content from a computer and for loading of system updates (when available).
  • Page 22 Installation and Connections Note: The 6.1-channel configuration is not recommended for the AVR 445. We strongly recommend a 7.1-channel installation as described below. When 6.1-channel materials are played through a 7.1-channel system, the same surround back channel information is played through both the left and right surround back speakers.

  • Page 23: System Configuration

    TV or projector. In order to view the AVR 445’s displays, the correct video source must be selected on the video display. On-screen menus may be viewed...
  • Page 24 System Configuration Before using the unit, you will probably want to change the settings for some inputs so that they are properly configured to reflect the use of digital or analog inputs and the surround mode associated with the input. Remember that since the AVR memorizes the settings for each input individually, you will need to make these adjustments for each input used.

  • Page 25: Audio Setup

    The second page of the IN/OUT SETUP menu (Figure 9) allows you to further configure the AVR 445 for special custom features. I N / O U T S E T U P ➔ ➔ V I D E O...

  • Page 26: Surround Setup

    System Configuration Surround Setup The next step for that input is to set the surround mode you wish to use with that input. Since surround modes are a matter of personal taste, feel free to select any mode you wish – you may change it later.

  • Page 27: Night Mode Settings

    System Configuration A complete list of the AVR 445’s surround modes may be found on page 36, but here are some items that will help you decide which modes you want included in your setup, and which modes you may wish to turn off.

  • Page 28: Using Ezset/Eq

    Q to return to the main menu so that you may move to the next step in configuring your AVR 445. Using EzSet/EQ The AVR 445 uses Harman Kardon’s EzSet/EQ technology to automatically configure your system to deliver the best possible performance based on your specific speaker selection, where the speakers are placed in the room and the acoustic influences in your listening room.
  • Page 29 RETURN T O MASTER and press the Set Button . At this MENU point, exit all menus and turn the receiver off. Check all speaker wire connections and then rerun EzSet/EQ. Step 6. When the Far Field tests are complete a message screen will appear to confirm if the procedure was successful or not.

  • Page 30: Manual Setup

    However, if you feel that your listen- ing room or system components are best suited to manual entry of these settings, the AVR 445 also allows you to enter or trim any of these traditional system parameters. Even if you do...

  • Page 31: Speaker Setup

    System Configuration line on the menu EZSET ADJUST enables you to set the system’s Tilt, or high-fre- quency boost. To make this adjustment, first make sure that line is set to ON, as EZSET E Q this item is not available when EzSet EQ is not in the signal path.
  • Page 32 System Configuration At all speaker positions except for the front left/right speakers, you may also select NONE This setting tells the system that no speakers are present at that position, allowing the AVR to select the correct surround modes that are compatible with the number of speakers installed.

  • Page 33: Delay Settings

    System Configuration will appear in both the lower third SPEAKER of the video display and the Main Information Display ˜. Within five seconds, either press the buttons ‹ › 7 $ on the front panel or the buttons ⁄ ¤ on the remote to select a different speaker position, or press the Set Button @ begin the adjustment process for the front left...

  • Page 34: Output Level Adjustment

    Output Level Adjustment Output level adjustment is a key part of the configuration of any surround-sound product. It is particularly important for a digital receiver such as the AVR, as correct outputs ensure that you hear sound tracks with the proper directionality and intensity.

  • Page 35: Additional Input Adjustments

    System Configuration The output levels may also be adjusted at any time using the remote control and semi-OSD system. To adjust the output levels in this fashion, press the Test Button . As soon as the button is pressed, the test tone will begin to circulate as indicated earlier.

  • Page 36: Operation

    Logic 7 Cinema Exclusive to Harman Kardon for AV receivers, Logic 7 is an advanced mode that extracts the Logic 7 Music maximum surround information from either surround-encoded programs or conventional stereo material.
  • Page 37 Operation Surround Mode Chart MODE FEATURES DTS Neo:6 Cinema These two modes are available when any analog source is playing to create a six-channel DTS Neo:6 Music surround presentation from conventional Matrix-encoded and traditional Stereo sources. Select the Cinema version of Neo:6 when a program with any type of analog Matrix surround encoding is present.

  • Page 38: Basic Operation

    AVR, it is simple to operate and enjoy. The following instructions should be followed for you to maximize your enjoyment of your new receiver: Turning the AVR On or Off • When using the AVR for the first time, you must press the Main Power Switch 1 on the front panel to turn the unit on.

  • Page 39: Controls And Use Of Headphones

    Dolby Pro Logic II Movie (with movies) or Music (with music) surround mode, with any DTS NEO:6 mode or with Harman Kardon´s exclusive Logic 7 Movie Mode, to create a full range 5.1 channel or (with Logic 7 and DTS NEO:6) even 7.1...

  • Page 40: Digital Audio Playback

    40 OPERATION In order to provide maximum playback compatibility with DVDs, the AVR 445 receiver will always default first to the playback mode embedded in a disc’s digital “flag” information. For Dolby Digital discs, the following playback...

  • Page 41: Selecting A Digital Source

    AVR. USB Playback The AVR 445 is among the very few A/V receivers capable of direct connection to a computer for audio playback. Once the AVR is connected, audio streams and playback are possible through...

  • Page 42: Speaker/Channel Indicators

    Since the AVR provides a number of different functions, you may see the “Found New Hardware” message up to four times, one each for “A/V Receiver,” “Compatible Device,” “Audio Receiver” and “Human Interface Device.” When all messages have appeared and then cleared the screen, you are almost ready to begin.

  • Page 43: Using The Bridge

    (e.g. DVD) of the AVR. Additionally, the digital signals will be passed through to the Digital Audio Outputs Using The AVR 445 is equipped for use with Harman Kardon’s optional Bridge iPod docking station.

  • Page 44: Output Level Adjustment With Source

    Operation Output Level Adjustment With Source Signals Normal output level adjustment for the AVR is established using the test tone, as outlined on page 34. In some cases, however, it may be desirable to adjust the output levels using program material such as a test disc, or a selection you are familiar with.

  • Page 45: Advanced Features

    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. Front-Panel-Display Fade In normal operation, the front-panel displays and indicators remain on at full brightness, although...

  • Page 46: Semi-Osd Settings

    Bridge DMP/ Auto Power When using Harman Kardon’s optional Bridge iPod docking station, the normal operation is to have the iPod selected as the input source only when it is specifically chosen. However, you may...

  • Page 47: Multiroom Operation

    For installations where A-BUS modules are used, follow the instructions provided with the A-BUS remote modules or keypads. Additional information will also be made avail- able through the Harman Kardon Web Site at www.harmankardon.com. RS-232 Control The AVR is rare among A/V receivers in that it...

  • Page 48: Infrared Output Selection

    Multiroom Operation Infrared Output Selection The AVR 445 enables you to select which IR input will be used to feed the Full Carrier IR Output . The factory default setting is the IR signal that is fed to the Multiroom IR Input , but you may select other options.

  • Page 49: Tuner Operation

    Tuner Operation Basic Tuner Operation The AVR’s tuner is capable of tuning AM, FM and FM Stereo broadcast stations and receiving RDS data. Stations may be tuned manually, or they may be stored as favorite station presets and recalled from a 30 position memory. Station Selection 1.

  • Page 50: Program Search

    Tuner Operation Program Search (PTY) An important feature of RDS is its capability of encoding broadcasts with Program Type (PTY) codes that indicate the type of material being broadcast. The following list shows the abbreviations used to indicate each PTY, along with an explanation of the PTY: •...

  • Page 51: Programming The Remote

    Harman Kardon DVD players and changers, CD players and changers, CD recorders and cassette decks. The codes for other brand devices may be programmed into the AVR 445 remote using its extensive library of remote codes or a head-to-head learning process for codes not in the internal library.

  • Page 52: Automatic Code Entry

    Programming the Remote Although the AVR remote is preprogrammed with an extensive library of codes for many major brands, it is also possible that you may have attempted to program a product that is too new or too old, and thus not all of its commands will be in the code library.

  • Page 53: Learning Codes For An Input Selector

    Step 3. Learning Codes for an Input Selector The AVR 445’s remote allows you to learn a specific code to be attached to one of the Input Selectors so that whenever that button is pressed, you will not only be selecting that device as the AVR’s input and telling the remote...

  • Page 54: Macro Programming

    Programming the Remote Changing Devices In the factory default settings, the AVR remote is programmed so that the commands transmitted correspond to the device selected by pressing one of the Input Selectors . This is logical, as you want the remote to control the device you have selected.
  • Page 55 Programming the Remote Press the Set Button to enter the main macro menu branch. M A I N M E N U M A C R O Figure 47 3. At the next menu screen (Figure 48) press the Set Button to begin recording a macro.

  • Page 56: Punch-Through Configuration

    Up/Down buttons to send commands to a differ- ent device than the one that has been selected for other commands. For example, you may wish to use a cable box or satellite receiver as the source for a VCR, so you would want the Channel Up/Down Selectors...

  • Page 57: Renaming

    Programming the Remote P U N C H - T H R O U G H C H A N N E L Figure 64 4. The next display screen (Figure 65) is where you select the device that will receive the punch-through commands.
  • Page 58 Programming the Remote 3. At the next menu screen press the ⁄¤ Navigation Buttons until RENAME DEVICE appears on the bottom line of the LCD screen, as shown in Figure 75. Press the Set Button to begin renaming a device. R E N A M E R E N A M E D E V I C E Figure 75...

  • Page 59: Resetting The Remote

    C O M P L E T E Figure 84 Backlight Options The AVR 445’s remote has a built-in backlight system that makes it easier to use the remote when the room lighting is dimmed for an optimal home theater experience. To turn the backlight- ing on, simply press the Light Button .
  • Page 60 Programming the Remote 3. Press the Set Button and then press Navigation Buttons again so ⁄¤ that appears in the bottom line of O N FULL the LCD display, as shown in Figure 86. B A C K L I G H T O N F U L L Figure 86 4.

  • Page 61: Troubleshooting Guide

    45 so that the display is set to • Check speaker-wire connections for shorts at receiver and speaker ends • Contact your local Harman Kardon service depot • Select a mode other than Stereo • There is no surround information from mono sources (except with Theater and Hall surround modes) •...

  • Page 62: Appendix

    The two tables in this section show the factory default settings for the Video Inputs, Video Sources and Video Display Aspect Ratios. These tables give you the complete picture on the AVR 445’s initial settings. You may then decide whether any item needs to be changed so that it is more appropriate for your specific installation.
  • Page 63 APPENDIX Worksheet B: Surround Configuration Defaults and Settings Feature System Default Logic 7 Global Default Surround Dolby Pro Logic II Music Center Width Dolby Pro Logic II Music Dimension Dolby Pro Logic II Panorama Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music Center Width Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music Dimension Dolby Pro Logic IIx Panorama Night Mode...
  • Page 64 APPENDIX 64 APPENDIX...

  • Page 65: Technical Specifications

    Depth measurement includes knobs, buttons and terminal connections. Height measurement includes feet and chassis. All features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Harman Kardon and Power for the Digital Revolution are registered trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated.
  • Page 66 250 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, New York 11797 www.harmankardon.com Harman Consumer Group, Inc.: 2, route de Tours, 72500 Château-du-Loir, France © 2006 Harman Kardon, Incorporated Part No.: ZKD3201HA00...

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