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Harman Kardon AVR45 Audio/VideoReceiver Récepteur Audio/Vidéo Volume Speaker Channel Dig. Select Delay COAX AC-3 TUNNING PRESET SCAN PRESET TUN MODE DIGITAL PRO LOGIC 3-STEREO HALL 1 HALL 2 THEATER TEST TONE SURR. OFF Mute Bass Treble Balance VIDEO 3 Video Audio R Owner’s Manual...
DVD and LV releases, as well as future HDTV broadcasts. While complex digital systems are hard at work within the AVR45 to make all of this happen, hookup and operation are simple. Color-keyed connections and a comprehensive programmable remote control make the AVR45 easy to use.
Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR45 has been designed for use with 120-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.
Cleaning When the unit gets dirty, wipe it with a clean, soft, dry cloth. If necessary, wipe it with a soft cloth dampened with mild soapy water, then a fresh cloth with clean water. Wipe dry immediately with a dry cloth.
AVR 45 VID 1 • Power Phones 9 ) ! 1 Main Power Switch 2 System Power Control 3 Power Indicator 4 Headphone Jack 5 Bass Control 6 Treble Control 7 Balance Control 8 Video 3 Inputs Mon Selector • ) CD ! DVD Input @ Video Input Selectors...
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2 System Power Control: When the Main Power Switch 1 is “ON,” press this button to turn on the AVR45; press it again to turn the unit off. Note that the Power Indicator surrounding the switch 3 will turn green when the unit is on.
Front Panel Information Display SLEEP MUTE BYPASS DIGITAL ANALOG A Mute B Bypass C Analog D Dolby Digital Indicator E Optical Source F Analog Dolby Surround Mode Indicators G Coax Source TUNED MONO STEREO PRO LOGIC 3- STEREO HALL 1 COAX AC-3 H AC-3 Indicator...
Surround Off button Ú. When this indicator is lit, the AVR45 will play tra- ditional stereo sound using the front left and front right speakers only. C Analog: This indicator illuminates when an analog input source is in use.
fl · DIGITAL INPUT TAPE OPTICAL MONITOR COAXIAL VIDEO ANTENNA PLAY VIDEO REMOTE CONTROL PRE OUT (75 ) FRONT CENTER SURR. CENTER SUB WOOFER SUB WOOFER 6 CH. DIRECT ™ ¢ § • ¡ £ ∞ ¶ ¡ AM Antenna ™...
The signal may be either a Dolby Digital (AC-3) signal or a standard PCM digital source. a Remote IR In: If the AVR45’s front panel IR sensor is blocked due to cabinet doors or other obstructions, an external IR sensor may be used.
Remote Control Functions a AVR Selector b Device Control Selectors c Power Button d Mute e Test f Display/Multiroom ⁄ ¤ Buttons ‹ /Channel Button i Set Button j Night Mode k Source Selectors l Numeric Keys m Direct/Enter n Memory Button o Info Button p Light Button q Tuner Mode...
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AVR Selector: Press this button to use the remote control for operation of the AVR45. Note that the button will briefly turn red after it has been pressed to confirm your selection. b Device Control Selectors:...
AVR45. Use the Sleep button ` to control the AVR45’s Sleep function. o Info Button: This button does not function with the AVR45, but it is available for use with other devices. p Light Button: Press this button to activate the remote’s built-in back- light for better legibility of the buttons in a darkened room.
“black” wire to the same terminal on the receiver and the speaker. Similarly, the “positive” or “red” wire should be con- nected to the like terminal on the AVR45 and speaker. We also recommend that the length of cable used to connect speaker pairs be identical.
Installation and Connections System and Power Connections The AVR45 is designed for flexible use with external control components and power amplifiers. These connections are easy to make during an initial installa- tion, or at a later date should you choose to upgrade your system.
When all audio, video and system con- nections have been made, there are a few configuration adjustments to be made. A few minutes spent to correctly configure and calibrate the unit will greatly add to your listening experience. Speaker Selection and Placement The placement of speakers in a multi- channel-home-theater system can have a noticeable impact on the quality of...
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You are now ready to power up the AVR45 to begin these final adjustments. 1. Plug the to an Power Cable fi...
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When is selected, a full- LARGE range output will be sent to the front left and right outputs, and NO low-frequency signals will be sent to the subwoofer output. 5. When you have completed your selection for the front channel, press button , and then i ˜...
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For accurate calibration, it is a good idea to make these adjustments from the location in your room that is your favorite listening position: 1. Put the AVR45 in the Dolby Pro Logic mode by pressing the Dolby Pro on the front Logic Selector Ó...
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10–8=2, suggesting an optimal center delay of 2 milliseconds. To set the delay times, follow these steps: 1. Put the AVR45 in the Dolby Pro Logic mode by pressing the Dolby Pro on the front Logic Selector Ó...
13. Press the button to enter i ˜ the setting into the AVR45’s memory. Congratulations! You have now completed the setup, adjustment and calibration of the AVR45. You are now ready to enjoy the finest in music and home theater listening.
Û Surround Mode Selection One of the most important features of the AVR45 is its ability to reproduce a full multichannel surround sound field from Dolby Digital sources, analog matrix surround encoded programs and stan- dard stereo programs. In all a total of seven listening modes are available on the AVR45.
Selection of a surround mode is based on personal taste, as well as the type of pro- gram source material being used. For example, motion pictures or TV programs bearing the logo of one of the major sur- round encoding processes, such as Dolby Surround, DTS Stereo or UltraStereo †...
AVR45 rear panel (e.g., connect the analog stereo audio output from a DVD to the inputs the rear panel when you connect the digital outputs.)
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This is DATA normal and does not indicate a problem with either the AVR45 or the source machine. The AVR45 will return to Dolby Digital/AC-3 playback as soon as the data is available when the machine is in a standard play mode.
Dolby Digital. Tuner Operation The AVR45’s tuner is capable of tuning AM, FM and FM Stereo broadcast stations. Stations may be tuned manually, or they may be stored as favorite station presets and recalled from a 30 position memory.
Repeat the procedure as needed until all channels requiring adjustment have been set. When all adjustments have been made, the AVR45 will return to nor- mal operation when no adjustments are made for five seconds. Six-Channel Direct Input...
Auto Search Method. Auto Search Method If the unit you wish to include in the AVR45’s remote is not listed in the code tables in this manual, or if the code does not seem to operate properly, you may wish to program the correct code using the Auto Search method as shown below.
Device Control to change the remote Selector from control over the AVR45 to the addi- tional product. When you press any of the , it will Device Control Selectors briefly flash in red to indicate that you have changed the device being controlled.
If it appears that only a few functions operate, check to see if another code set will work with more buttons. • When a button is pressed on the AVR45 remote, the red light under the Device Control Selector the product being operated should flash briefly.
TV or the AVR to operate in conjunction with any of the eight devices controlled by the remote. For example, since the AVR45 will likely be used as the sound system for TV viewing, you may wish to have the AVR’s volume activated although the remote is set to run the TV.
Function List No. Button Name 1 Power On/Off 2 Sleep 3 Vol UP 4 Mute 5 Test Tone 6 Surr 7 Vol Down 8 Multiroom 9 Speaker Intro Scan 10 Night 11 Delay Open/Close 12 Level +/UP Disk Skip + 13 Level –/Down Disk Skip –...
Troubleshooting Guide SYMPTOM No front panel lights when power switch is pressed Display lights, but no sound or picture No sound from any speaker. Light around power switch is red No sound from surround or center speakers Unit does not respond to remote commands Intermittent buzzing in tuner Troubleshooting Guide...
Audio Section Stereo Mode Continuous Average Power (FTC) 65 Watts per channel 20Hz–20kHz: @ < 0.07% THD, both channels driven into 8 ohms Five-Channel Surround Mode Power Per Individual Channel Front L&R channels: 55 Watts per channel, @ < 0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms Center channel: 55 Watts, @ <...