Harman Kardon AVR30 Owner's Manual page 4

The AVR30 is a very unique and
versatile Audio and Video Receiver.
lt combines a special switching
system for all your Audio and Video
products with a complete Recording
switching system into one unit that
has five fully discrete amplifiers,
Dolby Pro Logic Surround, a Digital
Signal Processor, and a remote
control that operates the AVR30 and
many other products in your system.
Feature Highlights
Mi DOLBY Pro-Logic
Surround*
The AVR380 DOLBY PRO-LOGIC
Decoding system brings the theater
surround sound experience to your
home. Dolby Pro-Logic creates
four-channel surround sound plus a
true Center Channel. Because of this
center channel, listeners in less than
ideal positions will still hear the movie
dialogue coming from the screen.
M@ Digital Signal
Processor (DSP)
The AVR30 includes a custom
programmed Digital Signal Processor
for simulating the room ambience in
a variety of performance arenas from
the size of a large stadium to the
closeness of a small club. Unlike
many other Digital Signal processors
Special Features
that sound artificial and unnatural,
the AVR30 will sound true to life,
subtle and never distracting. The
system is easy to operate and will
yield realistic natural sound with any
of the available settings.
Mi System Remote
The System Remote controls AVR30
functions using various one-push
'commands or the On Screen Menu
System. The system remote also
controls most Harman Kardon CD
players and cassette players.
HM Home Theater
Controller (HTC) Remote
The HTC is a remote control that
operates the AVR30 through a TV
screen menu system and is also
preprogrammed to control various
branded audio and video products.
Mi On Screen Menu System
A convenient control system with
visual conformation for selecting
various components, modes and
settings on to the AVR30.
Mi Video Switching
When an audio/video source is
selected for viewing or recording,
both audio and video outputs are
selected simultaneously.
Mi Memory System
The AVR30 includes a unique
memory system that remembers
each Digital Signal Processor mode
and setting last used and recalls
the setting when selecting a
"Listen To" source.
M@ Ultrawide Bandwidth
The AVR30 circuitry is designed
to deliver extended frequency
response, while keeping phase
shift well outside the audible
spectrum. The result is stereo
imaging and clarity with remarkably
accurate spatial positioning of
vocals and musical instruments.
Mi Discrete Circuitry
For maximum design flexibility
and highest possible performance,
the amplifier circuitry has been
designed using discrete electronic
components, not off-the-shelf
integrated circuits.
Mi Low Negative Feedback
Conventional designs rely heavily
on negative feedback to reduce
Total Harmonic Distortion. This
results, however, in excessive
Transient Intermodulation
Distortion, audible in the harsh,
grating quality of the sound.
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Harman Kardon keeps negative
feedback low for smoother, clearer
reproduction of complex musical
sounds, such as those of stringed
instruments.
Mi HCC (High Instantaneous
Current Capability)
This enables the AVR30 to maintain
an undistorted output signal when
driving Low Impedance or resistive
speaker loads.
Supplied Accessories/
Packing List
System Remote Controller
2 Batteries (size "AA")
Home Theater Controller (HTC)
4 Remote Batteries (size "AAA")
AM Antenna
FM Indoor Dipole Antenna
Manual
Safety Sheet
Warranty Card
Customer Response Card
Mi 2 IR Remote Connection Cables