Summary of Contents for Harman Consumer Group AVR75/85
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AVR75/85 Dolby Digital Audio/Video Receiver T E C H N I C A L M A N U A L Harman Consumer Group 250 Crossways Park Drive Woodbury, N.Y. 11797 1-800 422-8026 in the USA A Harman International Company Rev A 12/99...
Harman Kardon AVR75/85 Dolby Digital Audio/Video Receiver ELECTROSTATICALLY SENSITIVE (ES) DEVICES Some semiconductor (solid state) devices can be damaged easily by 4. Use only a anti-static solder removal device. Some solder removal static electricity. Such components commonly are called Electrostatically devices not classified as “anti-static”...
Power Switch will turn amber, indicating NOTE: When the headphones are in use the output to the that the AVR75/85 is in a Standby mode. In this condition speakers is muted and the surround mode is automatically the unit is NOT disconnected from the AC main power...
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Harman Kardon AVR75/85 Dolby Digital Audio/Video Receiver 4. CD: Press this button to select the CD player. 20. P-Set: Press this button to manually scroll up or down through the FM or AM stations programmed into the 5. Tape 1/Monitor: Press this button to select Tape One as receiver’s preset memory.
Night Indicator: This indicator lights when the Multi: This indicator signifies that the AVR85 is sending AVR75/85 is in Night mode, which prevents the AVR75/85 a program source to a remote room location. Note that it from loud playback when digital sources are in use.
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Harman Kardon AVR75/85 Dolby Digital Audio/Video Receiver P-Scan: This indicator flashes when the stations Auto: This indicator signifies that the Automatic Tuning programmed into the tuner memory are being automatically mode is in use for FM broadcasts. reviewed. Memo: This indicator flashes when the Memo button is...
Harman Kardon AVR75/85 Dolby Digital Audio/Video Receiver AVR75 & AVR85 REMOTE CONTROL Sending Learning Sending Learning Learn Learn SLEEP SLEEP Main Power Source Power Main Power Source Power AC-3 3 ST MOVIE AC-3 3 ST MOVIE STEREO MATRIX HALL STEREO...
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Note that the remote zone feed Reverse Play button also operates the FM Mode will remain on after the main room power is turned off until it function of the AVR75/85’s tuner. is switched off by pressing this button again. NOTE: buttons are also used...
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Harman Kardon AVR75/85 Dolby Digital Audio/Video Receiver Preset/Disc: These buttons have multiple functions, NOTE: The 0 button has a dual function. It also serves which may vary according to the input device codes as the CLEAR button for use in programming the tuner programmed.
Harman Kardon AVR75/85 Dolby Digital Audio/Video Receiver AVR75 & AVR85 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 30. AM Antenna: Connect the AM loop antenna supplied 33. Tape 2 In: Connect these jacks to the PLAY/OUT jacks with the receiver to these terminals. If an external AM of a second audio recorder.
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Dolby Digital Audio/Video Receiver 37. DVD Inputs: Connect the analog audio outputs and 50. Remote IR In: If the AVR75/85’s front panel IR sensor is composite or S-Video output of a DVD or LV player to these blocked due to cabinet doors or other obstructions, an jacks.
Harman Kardon AVR75/85 Dolby Digital Audio/Video Receiver Service Bulletin #9705 for AVR85 Service bulletin # 9705 August 1997 To: All harman/kardon Service Centers Models: AVR85 Subject: No audio output In the event you receive an AVR85 with the complaint “no audio output” (even though the display is...
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Harman Kardon AVR75/85 Dolby Digital Audio/Video Receiver View is upper left-hand corner of PCB Bottom (trace) side CONNECTION #1 CONNECTION #2...
Harman Kardon AVR75/85 Dolby Digital Audio/Video Receiver SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT I. SERVICE PROCEDURE 1.Tracking Point Memory This service procedure can be used for measurement of the tuner circuit. With the POWER ON, press the “PRESET UP” button while pressing the “MEMO” button for at least 3 seconds or more. FLD will display “TRACKING”. Frequencies to be...
Harman Kardon AVR75/85 Dolby Digital Audio/Video Receiver 3. All Clear This service program can clear all memorized operations and functions. With the POWER ON, press the “CD” button while pressing the “MODEs” button for more than 3 seconds. FLD shows “CLEAR MEMO” and power will be OFF.
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Harman Kardon AVR75/85 Dolby Digital Audio/Video Receiver 2. AM Tracking Adjustment Input Signal Source Signal Source Signal Output Reception Adjustment Adjustment Step Connection Frequency Level and Modulation Frequency Point Value 603 kHz Output level (L 603 kHz (Europe) Level 300 - 400 m V/m...
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Harman Kardon AVR75/85 Dolby Digital Audio/Video Receiver 6. FM Muting Level Adjustment Turn the variable resistor R212 until the word TUNED is not shown in the display. Then adjust the resistor R212 in the opposite direction until TUNED is shown in the display.
Harman Kardon AVR75/85 Dolby Digital Audio/Video Receiver ALIGNMENT AND TEST POINTS...
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Harman Kardon AVR75/85 Dolby Digital Audio/Video Receiver IV. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION This product is a “Dolby Digital (AC-3)” decoder. By connecting this product with a Dolby digital compatible component such as a DVD player or DBS tuner, it will be capable of 5.1 CH (Front L/R, Rear L/R, Center and Sub-woofer) play.
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Harman Kardon AVR75/85 Dolby Digital Audio/Video Receiver AVR75/85 BLOCK DIAGRAM AVR75/85 PAGE 22 - 1 of 4 AVR75/85 PAGE 22 - 2 of 4 PN54 CONNECT PU54 AVR75/85 BLOCK DIAGRAM AVR75/85 PAGE 22 - 3 of 4 AVR75/85 PAGE 22 - 4 of 4...
Harman Kardon AVR75/85 Dolby Digital Audio/Video Receiver SPECIFICATIONS Power Suppies USA/Canada ..AC 120V, 60Hz Europe ... . AC 230V, 50Hz Dimensions (W x H x D) Inches: .
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Harman Kardon AVR75/85 Dolby Digital Audio/Video Receiver Audio Section Performance Specifications Seq # Test Reference Unit Nominal Limits Continuous Power Output THD 0.09% 20Hz (L/C/R) 1kHz Front L/R both, Center Ch. ! FTC ! CP-2101 5 CD Input 20kHz 5 Volume Max.
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Harman Kardon AVR75/85 Dolby Digital Audio/Video Receiver Seq # Test Reference Unit Nominal Limits 100Hz Crosstalk (between Stereo Channels) Measured at TAPE IN Input: CD terminated by 1kV 1kHz STEREO 5 without Hum & Noise 5 CP-2101 10kHz Preout Front...
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Harman Kardon AVR75/85 Dolby Digital Audio/Video Receiver Front ü DC offset of Speaker output Volume Min. Center ü No Load Surround ü Idling Power Consumption AC Line 70~100 at Minimum Volume Control Power Consumption at Rated Power AC Line 245~335...
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Harman Kardon AVR75/85 Dolby Digital Audio/Video Receiver FM Tuner Section Performance Specifications for Model AVR75/85 Seq # Test Measured Unit Nominal Limits 87.50~ Frequency Range ü 108.00 *2.5 90MHz 13.5 *19.2 *2.5 U Version 98MHz 13.5 *19.2 *2.5 106MHz 13.5 *19.2...
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Harman Kardon AVR75/85 Dolby Digital Audio/Video Receiver Seq # Test Measured Unit Nominal Limits 45dBf ü ü Capture Ratio at 98MHz 100uV U: 75kHz Dev. 65dBf N: 40kHz Dev. *2.5 500uV A.C.S. U:6400kHz 98MHz N:6300kHz Intermediate Frequency 10.7 ü 90MHz ü...
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Harman Kardon AVR75/85 Dolby Digital Audio/Video Receiver FM Tuner Section Performance Specifications for Model AVR75/85 Seq # Test Measured Unit Nominal Limits 25.2 *40.0 90MHz 39.2 *43.3 (STEREO) 25.0 *40.0 98MHz 50dB Quieting Sensitivity (dBf) 39.2 *43.3 at 75V 25.0 *40.0...
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Harman Kardon AVR75/85 Dolby Digital Audio/Video Receiver AM Tuner Section Performance Specifications for Model AVR75/85 Test Measured Unit Nominal Limits 520~171 10kHz U: 10k Frequency Range(MW) STEP ü others: 9k 531~160 9kHz STEP Frequency Range(LW) 1kHz 152~282 ü 603kHz 600kHz...
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Harman Kardon AVR75/85 Dolby Digital Audio/Video Receiver AC-3 Section Performance Specifications for Model AVR75/85 Test Ref. Unit Nominal Limits Front 1.40 1.10~1.70 Output Level at Preout Surround 1kHz 1.40 1.10~1.70 Input Level 0dB fs Master Volume: 0 dB Center 1.40 1.10~1.70...
Harman Kardon AVR75/85 Dolby Digital Audio/Video Receiver AVR75 MECHANICAL PARTS LIST (120V & 230V) Ref.# Part # Description Qty. Ref.# Part # Description Qty. 001B 260J248360 FRONT ALMI PANEL (BLACK) N 002G 264J105010 MAIN CHASSIS 001B 260J248350 FRONT ALMI PANEL (BLACK) U...
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Harman Kardon AVR75/85 Dolby Digital Audio/Video Receiver AVR75 MECHANICAL PARTS LIST (120V &230V) continued Ref.# Part # Description Qty. Ref.# Part # Description Qty. Printed Circuit Boards 920G 95109111D0 FACTORY ID TSK LABEL 001L 288J267010 MAIN HEATSINK Part # PCB Type...
Harman Kardon AVR75/85 Dolby Digital Audio/Video Receiver AVR85 MECHANICAL PARTS LIST (120V & 230V) Ref.# Part # Description Qty. Ref.# Part # Description Qty. 001B 260J248320 FRONT PANEL BLACK 120V 006G 227J056010 BUFFER, PEFU SHEET 260J248310 FRONT PANEL BLACK 230V...
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Harman Kardon AVR75/85 Dolby Digital Audio/Video Receiver AVR85 MECHANICAL PARTS LIST (120V & 230V) continued Ref.# Part # Description Qty. Ref.# Part # Description Qty. 915G 260J861010 LABEL, UL, CUL LABEL L001 TS60513110 POWER TRANSFORMER (120V) TS60513120 POWER TRANSFORMER (230V)
AC3/DAC PCB - P604 Dolby Digital Audio/Video Receiver Component Side Shown Here Solder Side Shown Here at 140% for added clarity at 140% for added clarity AVR75/85 PAGE 54 - 1 of 2 AVR75/85 PAGE 54 - 2 of 2...
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Component Side Shown Here at 140% for added clarity AVR75/85 PAGE 54 - 1 of 2...
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AVR75/85 wn Here Solder Side Shown Here rity at 140% for added clarity AVR75/85 PAGE 54 - 2 of 2...
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Harman Kardon AVR75/85 Dolby Digital Audio/Video Receiver INTEGRATED CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS 3 QD01, QD31, QD51: TDA1305T D/A CONVERTER PINNING SYMBOL DESCRIPTION analog supply voltage analog ground TEST1 test input; pin should be connected Q651: SUB CPU (AC-3 DSP) to ground (internal pull-down...
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Harman Kardon AVR75/85 Dolby Digital Audio/Video Receiver INTEGRATED CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS 6 KEY IN CIN4 K5 KEY IN (K5) QU01: TMP87CP71F KEY IN CIN3 K4 KEY IN (K4) MICROPROCESSOR KEY IN CIN2 K3 KEY IN (K3) KEY IN CIN1 K2 KEY IN (K2)
AVR75 (120V) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM 1 of 8 (FRONT PCB PU04, MASTER VOLUME PCB PU54, AUX IN PL94) FROM JB04 (PB04) 20.3 21.0 AVR75 US 120V Schematic 1 of 8 TEST VOLTAGES SHOWN IN RED AVR75/85 PAGE 73 - 1 of 2 AVR75/85 PAGE 73 - 2 of 2...
Dolby Digital Audio/Video Receiver AVR75 (120V) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM 2 of 8 (TUNER PCB P104) 14.2 13.3 AVR75 US 120V Schematic 2 of 8 TEST VOLTAGES SHOWN IN RED AVR75/85 PAGE 74 - 1 of 2 AVR75/85 PAGE 74 - 2 of 2...
0 0 0 0 0 0 -0.3 -1.0 AVR75 US 120V & European 230V Schematic 8 of 8 CA-3 DSP ASSY TEST VOLTAGES SHOWN IN RED AVR75/85 PAGE 80 - 1 of 2 AVR75/85 PAGE 80 - 2 of 2...
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DEMODULATOR 0 0 0 0 0 0 -0.3 -1.0 AVR75 US 120 Schematic 8 of CA-3 DSP ASS TEST VOLTAGES SHO AVR75/85 PAGE 80 - 1 of 2...
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AVR75/85 DEMODULATOR AVR75 US 120V & European 230V Schematic 8 of 8 CA-3 DSP ASSY TEST VOLTAGES SHOWN IN RED AVR75/85 PAGE 80 - 2 of 2...