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Harman Kardon AVR 7300 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 AVR 7300 Audio/Video Receiver OWNER’S MANUAL Power for the Digital Revolution ®...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction Programming the Remote Resetting the Remote Safety Information Preprogrammed Code Entry Troubleshooting Guide Unpacking Automatic Code Entry Processor Reset Front Panel Controls Learning Commands Appendix Rear Panel Connections Device Priority Technical Specifications Main Remote Control Functions Changing Devices Zone II Remote Control Functions Macro Programming...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    With the purchase of a Harman Kardon receivers that offer decoding of MP3 data, so remote is included. AVR 7300 you are about to begin many years of that you may listen to the latest music selections Additional multiroom options include the option listening enjoyment.

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    Verify Line Voltage Before Use devices and the latest video game If this product will be installed in a cabinet or Your AVR 7300 has been designed for use with consoles other enclosed area, make certain that there 220-240-Volt AC current. Connection to a line is sufficient air movement within the cabinet.

  • Page 5: Front Panel Controls

    Front Panel Controls Main Power Switch Set/Video Surround Mode Indicators System Power Control Preset Station Selector Speaker/Channel Input Indicators Power Indicator Button Digital Select Button Headphone Jack Input Source Selector Channel Select Button Surround Mode Group Selector RDS Selector Volume Control Speaker Selector Delay Adjust Selector Input Indicators...
  • Page 6 Front Panel Controls Surround Mode Selector: Press this RDS Select Button: Press this button to dis- Speaker/Channel Input Indicators: These button to cycle through the individual surround play the various messages that are part of the RDS indicators are multipurpose, indicating either the modes available after the Surround Mode data system of the AVR’s tuner.

  • Page 7: Rear Panel Connections

    Rear Panel Connections AC OUTLETS ~230V/60Hz AC INPUT ~230V/60Hz AM Antenna Surround Speaker Outputs Optical Digital Inputs FM Antenna Switched AC Accessory Outlet Coaxial Digital Inputs Tape Inputs Unswitched AC Accessory Outlet Video 2 Audio Outputs Tape Outputs AC Power Cord Jack Video 2 Audio Inputs Subwoofer Output Video 2 Component Video Inputs...
  • Page 8 Connect this jack to Surround Right speaker with the older color cod- a VCR or any other Audio recorder. the “IR IN” jack on Harman Kardon or other ing. Connect the black (–) terminal on the AVR compatible equipment.
  • Page 9 Preamp Outputs: Connect these jacks to RS-232 Port: This jack may be used to con- an optional, external power amplifier for appli- trol the AVR 7300 over a bi-directional RS-232 cations where higher power is desired. serial control link to a compatible computer or programmable remote control system.

  • 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 AVR’s remote is shipped from the factory to oper- to the 6-Channel Direct Inputs or the to make configuration settings such as digital ate the AVR and most Harman Kardon CD or DVD 8-Channel Direct Inputs (the input inputs or delay timing. When changing a setting, players and cassette decks.
  • Page 12 Main Remote Control Functions Tuning Up/Down: When the tuner is in use, Stereo Mode Selector: Press this button Delay Select Button: This button selects these buttons will tune up or down through the to select a stereo playback mode. When the but- adjustments to the A/V Sync Delay and the indi- selected frequency band.
  • Page 13 EzSet function to quickly and accurately cali- the tone mode settings, enabling adjustment of brate the AVR 7300’s output levels. When the the bass and treble boost/cut. You may also use button is pressed you will then need to select...

  • Page 14: Zone Ii Remote Control Functions

    Power Off: When used in the room where Disc Skip: Press this button to change TAPE the AVR is located, press this button to place the discs on compatible Harman Kardon CD or DVD unit in Standby. When it is used in a remote TUNING changers.

  • Page 15: Installation And Connections

    Installation and Connections After unpacking the unit, and placing it on a solid 7. Connect the front, center and surround 8. Connections to a subwoofer are normally surface capable of supporting its weight, you will speaker outputs to the respective made via a line level audio connection from the need to make the connections to your audio and speakers.

  • Page 16: Scart A/V Connections

    3 RCA plugs Component Video Inputs . Although this source device to the AVR 7300 if you wish to to Scart (fig. 3) only. If also S-Video devices are set of inputs may be assigned to any of the four...

  • Page 17: System And Power Connections

    Remote IR Output of the device or of the The AVR 7300 is designed for flexible use with needed. Simply use this unit’s sensor or a remote optional sensor with the Multiroom IR Input...
  • Page 18 AVR 7300 is turned on, two of the amplifier channels to power speakers amplifiers may occasionally be required when and it is turned off along with the AVR.

  • Page 19: Speaker Selection

    Installation and Connections/System Configuration The Switched outlet will receive power only Note that most speakers are not shielded, even Center Front Speaker with complete surround sets only the Center when the unit is on completely. This is recom- speaker may be. mended for devices that have no power switch No more than 60cm...

  • Page 20: System Configuration

    CRT monitor or television, it is input will automatically recall those settings. For The AVR 7300 features an advanced memory sys- important that they not be left on the screen for an that reason, the procedures described below...
  • Page 21 The AVR 7300’s Auto Polling feature allows you to avoid losing the audio feed Press the Set Button to enter the input...

  • Page 22: Audio Setup

    It may also be selected AVR 7300 to the specifics of your home theater using this menu or through the front panel or system and the environment of the room it is remote controls.

  • Page 23: Night Mode Settings

    Logic 7 mode enables that the cursor is on the line of the for added resolution. Harman Kardon’s exclusive Logic 7 processing to menu. Next, press Buttons To take advantage of this feature, press the create fully enveloping, multichannel surround to choose between the following settings.

  • Page 24: Speaker Setup

    System Configuration is only available for the Dolby Pro Logic II-Music, the OSD button to turn the on-screen dis- that in this case the size settings just entered will Dolby Pro Logic II Movie, Dolby Pro Logic and play off if it is still visible. Then press the DTS apply to the current input ONLY, and you will Dolby 3 Stereo modes.
  • Page 25 System Configuration Important Note: When a speaker set with a When is selected, surround-sound infor- • If a subwoofer is connected to the AVR, you subwoofer and two front satellites connected to mation will be split between the front left and have the option to have the front left/right the Sub´s speaker outputs is used, the Sub´s front right outputs.

  • Page 26: Delay Settings

    The available on the front panel or the buttons mode is selected at a later time, the AVR 7300 choices at which point low-frequency information the remote until the correct speaker setting is will automatically select the closest delay settings...

  • Page 27: Output Level Adjustment

    Using EzSet other than the one shown in the Indicator, the remote, as shown below. That enables you to see Harman Kardon’s exclusive EzSet remote makes on-screen display or the front panel display, the image while making the adjustment; howev- it possible to quickly and accurately set the AVR’s...

  • Page 28: Manual Output Level Adjustment

    System Configuration Manual Output Level Adjustment volume must be lowered after the adjustment for an external source such as a test disc is used. To Output levels may also be adjusted manually, use the remote as an SPL meter, follow these all channels is made, but BEFORE you return to either to set them to a specific level with an SPL steps:...
  • Page 29 System Configuration When all channels have the same output level, Tone Controls Additional Audio Input Adjustments After the Audio Settings for one input have been turn the Volume down to about -40dB, This menu allows you to configure the tone con- adjusted for Surround mode, digital input (if any), otherwise the listening level may be too high as trols.

  • Page 30: Video Setup

    For the purposes of this setting it individual settings is subtle, and it is only when choice is to tell the AVR 7300 what type of device does not matter if the display is a single tube, they are grouped together that the full power of is being used for that source.

  • Page 31: Advanced Configuration Settings

    (as shown on page 20). If no component appear on-screen. any disruption in the frame sequence of film- input is available, the AVR 7300 will try the based material due to video edits or the overlay S-Video inputs next, and then the standard,...
  • Page 32 Video menu. sources, on your video display or on the AVR 7300 itself. You may bypass this setting line unless you wish to view the signals, but remem- ber that they are not designed for any consumer use.

  • Page 33: Operation

    Logic 7 Cinema Exclusive to Harman Kardon for AV receivers, Logic 7 is an advanced mode that extracts the Delay time not adjustable Logic 7 Music...
  • Page 34 Operation Surround Mode Chart MODE FEATURES DELAY TIME RANGE DTS Neo:6 Cinema These two modes are available when any analog source is playing to create a six-channel Delay time not adjustable 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 35: Basic Operation

    Both of these are normal and do not indicate any the Sleep indicator numbers disappear and the Turning the AVR On or Off problem with either the AVR 7300 or your video words appear in the Main display. When your screen goes black you are •...

  • Page 36: Controls And Use Of Headphones

    NOTE: Once a program has been encoded with Volume Up/Down buttons. the AVR 7300 provides the ultimate in video, as matrix surround information, it retains the sur- well as audio reproduction. round information as long as the program is •...

  • Page 37: Digital Audio Playback

    Operation Surround Mode Selector repeatedly to indication will also appear when modes or inputs are changed for analog scroll through the list of available modes. DTS is another digital audio system that is capa- sources. In those cases the system is telling you ble of delivering 5.1, 6.1 or 7.1 audio.

  • Page 38: Selecting A Digital Source

    Using • A .1 tells you that an LFE channel is present. encoding speeds, it is possible that the AVR 7300 this information, the correct surround mode will This will be displayed for Dolby Digital 5.1 and may not be compatible with all MP3 input signals.

  • Page 39: Speaker/Channel Indicators

    With all other recordings the icons for the AVR features a set of unique channel-input indi- outputs of the source to the AVR 7300, with the surround back speakers may light (when those cators that tell you how many channels of digital...

  • Page 40: Tape Recording

    AVR offers a set of digital outputs on Normal output level adjustment for the the type of digital surround encoding used, indi- the front panel, as well as Harman Kardon’s AVR is established using the test tone, as out- cate it in the Channel Input Indicators exclusive configurable front panel output jack lined on page 27.

  • Page 41: Dim Function

    Operation until the on-screen cursor is next to the Dim Function Memory Backup line. Press the Set Since the AVR will often be used when movies or This product is equipped with a memory backup Button to activate the other video programming is viewed under low- system that preserves tuner presets and system menu (Figure 10).

  • Page 42: Advanced Features

    Advanced Features The AVR is equipped with a number of advanced Display Brightness Press the button , until the on-screen cursor is next to the line. Press features that add extra flexibility to the unit’s The AVR’s front panel Main Information the Set button to enter the operation.

  • Page 43: Full-Osd Time Out Adjustment

    Additional information will also be made avail- AVR is turned off. Once the unit is turned off, the adjustments to make, press the OSD Button able through the Harman Kardon Web Site at semi-OSD displays will remain activated, even if to exit the menu system.
  • Page 44 IR Input jack on compatible the remote. Press the Multiroom Button entered. DO NOT use the regular volume control Harman Kardon audio components such as CD, on the remote, and when the knobs for this setting. When all settings for the...

  • Page 45: Multiroom Operation

    Multiroom Operation Control on the front panel. To turn off the multiroom system from the main listening room, when the AVR is on press the Multiroom but- and then the Set button Press the buttons so that the Main Information Display or OSD will display Even when the AVR is turned off (to Standby mode) and the multiroom system is turned off...

  • Page 46: Tuner Operation

    Tuner Operation Basic Tuner Operation 4. Stations may also be tuned directly by pressing Preset Tuning the Direct button , and then pressing the Using the remote, up to 30 stations may be The AVR’s tuner is capable of tuning AM, FM and Numeric Keys that correspond to the sta- stored in the AVR’s memory for easy recall using...

  • Page 47: Rds Operation

    Tuner Operation RDS Operation Some RDS stations may not include some of • : National Music these additional features. If the data required The AVR is equipped with RDS (Radio Data • : Oldies Music for the selected mode is not being transmitted, System), which brings a wide range of informa- the Main Information Display will show...

  • Page 48: Programming The Remote

    (PVR) such as TiVo and Replay are pro- may be programmed into the AVR 7300 remote (Figure 21), if your device has turned off, press grammed by selecting VCR as the device. For...

  • Page 49: Automatic Code Entry

    Programming the Remote Although the AVR remote is preprogrammed with right corner of the LCD display’s top line to 11. When pressing the “1” button does not turn an extensive library of codes for many major remind you that the remote is working even the device being programmed back on, brands, it is also possible that you may have though you may not see anything happening...

  • Page 50: Device Priority

    Programming the Remote of the LCD screen, as shown in Figure 26. 8. Continue to hold the button on the original Input Selectors and any of its function keys, the Press the Set Button to begin the remote until the AVR’s display changes remote control defaults back to controlling the process of learning commands from another again.

  • Page 51: Macro Programming

    Programming the Remote mands used for a particular device. ing with the “1” button. After you press the follow these steps: “1” Button the remote’s LCD screen will 1. Press and hold the Program Button M A I N M E N U briefly go blank as the code is being transmit- about three seconds while the message shown C H A N G E D E V I C E...

  • Page 52: Punch-Through Configuration

    Programming the Remote press the Command or Function key. Since we the word will blink four times in the Read a Macro SAVED want to program a series of events that occur lower line of the LCD display. When the dis- To check the commands stored in the remote’s each time the Power On button is pressed, play returns to normal, the macro has been...
  • Page 53 Programming the Remote cable box or satellite receiver is connected Navigation Buttons until the desired ton when the red light under the Set Button through the AVR you will most likely want to use device’s name appears to the right of the appears.

  • Page 54: Ezset Configuration

    To restore the EzSet feature to normal operation, as shown in Figure 59. Press the Set Button repeat the procedure outlined above, except that Harman Kardon’s patented EzSet feature makes in step #3 you should press the to begin programming the remote for...

  • Page 55: Renaming

    Programming the Remote Renaming 6. To enter the new name, press the Numeric Notes on Renaming Devices: Keys . The letters above the numbered • To move the cursor to the right or left of the While the names given to the buttons and inputs buttons indicate which letter or symbol will display during the renaming process, press the on the AVR represent recognizable categories of...

  • Page 56: Resetting The Remote

    Programming the Remote lower line of the LCD. When the desired device 8. After you enter the first letter of the new Resetting the Remote name appears, press the Set Button device name, there are three options for Depending on the way in which the remote has entering the next character: been programmed, there may be a situation S E L E C T A D E V I C E...
  • Page 57 Programming the Remote Additional Notes on Configuring and • When the batteries approach a level below Operating the Remote: which the remote will not function, the • When the remote is being programmed, it will remote’s LCD screen will display a LOW BAT- automatically time-out if no button is pressed warning as shown in Figure 78.

  • Page 58: Troubleshooting Guide

    • Amplifier is in protection mode • Contact your local Harman Kardon service depot due to internal problems No sound from surround or • Incorrect surround mode • Select a mode other than Stereo center speakers •...

  • Page 59: Appendix

    The three 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 7300’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 60: Appendix

    APPENDIX 60 APPENDIX...

  • Page 61: Technical Specifications

    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. is a trademark of Harman International Industries, Inc.
  • Page 62 250 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, New York 11797 www.harmankardon.com Harman Consumer Group International 2, route de Tours, 72500 Château-du-Loir, France © 2004 Harman Kardon, Incorporated Part No.: ZKD1001HA00-9...

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