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AVR 300 Audio/Video Receiver
OWNER'S MANUAL
AVR 300
Volu
Speaker Multi Room Dig. Select
Delay
COAX
DIGITAL
Set
TAPE
CD
DVD
VID 1
VID 2
VID 3
6 CH
AM/FM
TUNING
PRESET SCAN
PRESET
TUN MODE
DIGITAL
PRO LOGIC
3-STEREO
Hall 1
Hall 2
THEATER
SURR. OFF
Bass
Treble
Balance
V
Power
Phones
Min
Max
Min
Max
L
R
Video
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- Page 1 AVR 300 Audio/Video Receiver OWNER’S MANUAL AVR 300 Volu Speaker Multi Room Dig. Select Delay COAX DIGITAL TAPE VID 1 VID 2 VID 3 6 CH AM/FM TUNING PRESET SCAN PRESET TUN MODE DIGITAL PRO LOGIC 3-STEREO Hall 1 Hall 2 THEATER SURR.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
AVR 300 Audio/Video Receiver Introduction Safety Information Unpacking Front-Panel Controls Front-Panel Information Display Rear-Panel Connections Remote Control Functions Installation and Connections System Configuration Operation Basic Operation Using the On-Screen Display Source Selection Surround-Mode Selection Surround-Mode Chart Digital Audio Playback Tuner Operation... -
Page 3: Introduction
DVD and LD releases and Digital Television broadcasts. While complex digital systems are hard at work within the AVR 300 to make all of this happen, hookup and operation are simple. Color-keyed connections, a programmable remote control, and on-screen menus make the AVR 300 easy to use. -
Page 4: Safety Information
Safety Information Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR 300 has been designed for use with 120-volt AC current. Connection to a line volt- age 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
Hall 1 Selector Ò Hall 2 Selector Ú Theater Mode Selector to turn on the AVR 300; 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. - Page 6 6-Ch Direct inputs § as the listening source. $ AM/FM: Press this button to select the tuner as the AVR 300’s input source. When it is first pressed the last station tuned will be heard. Press it again to change between AM and FM bands.
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Page 7: Front-Panel Information Display
K Surround Off: This indicator illuminates when the surround processing has been dis- abled by pressing the Surround Off button Ù. When this indicator is lit, the AVR 300 will play traditional stereo sound using the front-left and front-right speakers only. -
Page 8: Rear-Panel Connections
‹ Front-Speaker Terminals › Center-Speaker Terminals fi Surround-Speaker Terminals fl Switched AC Outlet ‡ Unswitched AC Outlet ° AC Power Cord ° MODEL NO. AVR 300 AC ~ 120V 60 Hz HARMAN KARDON NORTHRIDGE CALIFORNIA, USA AC OUTLETS (120V.60Hz) TOTAL 150W or 1.5A MAX UNSWITCHED TOTAL 100W or 1A MAX. - Page 9 100 watts. ° AC Power Cord: Connect the AC plug to a nonswitched AC wall output. · Remote IR Input: If the AVR 300’s front- panel IR sensor is blocked due to cabinet doors or other obstructions, an external IR sensor may be used.
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Page 10: Remote Control Functions
See page 30 for a list of these functions. 10 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS SLEEP CH./DISP DIG/EXIT VID1 6 CH. 6 CH. AM/FM VID2 VID3 TUN-M TAPE TAPE MEMORY INFO AVR 300 TEST MUTE SPKR/MENU DEL/PREV.CH NIGHT MULTI-ROOM ENTER DIRECT... - Page 11 Search” process. (See page 27 for more infor- mation on programming the remote.) g Channel-Select Button: This button is used to start the process of setting the AVR 300’s output levels to an external source. Once this buttons h to button is pressed, use the ⁄...
- Page 12 TV/VCR Button: This button does not have a control function for the AVR 300, but it is available for use with other devices. When the remote is controlling a VCR, it will typically perform the TV/VCR switch function.
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Page 13: Installation And Connections
3. Connect the output of any digital sources to the appropriate input connections on the AVR 300 rear panel. Note that the Optical and Coaxial digital inputs d e may be used with a Dolby Digital or DTS source or the output of a conventional CD or LD player’s... - Page 14 (composite) or S-Video signals. However, it will not convert signals from one video format type to the other. System and Power Connections The AVR 300 is designed for flexible use with multiroom systems, external control compo- nents and power amplifiers. Main Room Remote Control Extension...
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Page 15: System Configuration
System Configuration When all audio, video and system connections have been made, there are a few configuration adjustments that must 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 multichannel home-theater system can have a noticeable... - Page 16 You are now ready to power up the AVR 300 to begin these final adjustments. 1. Plug the Power Cable ° into an unswitched AC outlet.
- Page 17 For accurate calibration, it is a good idea to make these adjustments while seated in your favorite listening position: 1. Put the AVR 300 in the Dolby Pro Logic mode by pressing the Dolby Pro Logic Selector Ó on the front panel or by...
- Page 18 Information Display. If the sound from a speaker location does NOT match the position indicated in the display, turn the AVR 300 off using the Main Power Switch 1 and check the speaker wiring to make certain that each speaker is con- nected to the correct output terminal.
- Page 19 System Configuration To set the delay times, follow these steps: 1. Put the AVR 300 in the Dolby Pro Logic mode by pressing the Dolby Pro Logic Selector Ó on the front panel or by pressing the Surround Mode Selector f on the remote, followed by the ⁄...
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Page 20: Operation
• When using the AVR 300 for the first time, you must press the Main Power Switch 1 on the front panel to turn the unit on. This places the unit in a Standby mode, as indicated by the amber color of the Power Indicator 3 . -
Page 21: Source Selection
TV Monitor Video Output jack b and will be viewable on a TV monitor connected to the AVR 300. Make certain that your TV is set to the proper input to view the signal. Volume Control •... -
Page 22: Surround-Mode Chart
Operation Surround-Mode Chart MODE FEATURES DOLBY DIGITAL Available only with digital input sources encoded with Dolby Digital data. It provides up to five separate main audio channels and a special dedicated Low-Frequency Effects channel. Available only with digital input sources encoded with DTS data. Available on special DVD, LD and audio-only discs, DTS provides up to five separate main audio channels and a special dedicated low-frequency channel. -
Page 23: Digital Audio Playback
(HDTV) system. Note that an optional, external RF demodulator is required to use the AVR 300 to listen to the Dolby Digital sound tracks available on laser discs. Connect the RF output of the LD player to... -
Page 24: Tuner Operation
Main Information Display U or on-screen display. This is normal and does not indicate a problem with either the AVR 300 or the source machine. The AVR 300 will return to digital playback as soon as the data is avail- able and when the machine is in a standard play mode. -
Page 25: Tape Recording
The AVR 300 is equipped for future expansion through the use of optional, external adapters for formats that the AVR 300 may not be capa- ble of processing. When an adapter is connected to the 6-Channel Direct Input §, you may select it by pressing the 6-Ch Input Selector l # . -
Page 26: Multiroom Operation
AVR 300 remote, or an optional programmable remote that includes codes for the AVR 300, at the IR sensor. Note that depending on the type of pro- grammable remote used, the code for the AVR’s... -
Page 27: Programming The Remote
Auto Search Method. Auto Search Method If the unit you wish to include in the AVR 300’s remote is not listed in the code tables in this manual or if the code does not seem to operate... -
Page 28: Programmed Device Functions
For example, button number 8 is the Test Tone button for the AVR 300, but it is the “Favorite” button for many VCRs and Satellite receivers. Button number 39 is the Preset Tune Down but- ton for the AVR 300, the “Reverse Skip”... -
Page 29: Reassigning Device Control Selectors
For example, if you have two VCRs but no cable box receiver, you may program the CBL button to operate a second VCR. -
Page 30: Function List
Function List Button Name CD/CDR AVR Selector TV Selector CD Selector Power On DVD Selector Power On CBL/SAT Selector VCR Selector Power Off Power Off Power Off Test Input Select TV/VCR Surround Select CDR Select Skip Fwd Sleep CDP Select Volume Up Input Level Up Surround Select... -
Page 31: Setup Code Tables: Tv
Setup Code Tables: TV Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number ADMIRAL AKAI AMPRO ANAM CANDLE CAPEHART CENTRONIC CITIZEN CLASSIC CONCERTO CONTEC CRAIG CROWN CURTIS MATHES DAEWOO DAYTRON DWIN DYNATECH ELECTROHOME EMERSON FISHER FUNAI FUTURETECH GOLDSTAR HITACHI INFINITY INKEL 31 SETUP CODES... - Page 32 Setup Code Tables: TV (continued) Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number JC PENNEY JENSEN KENWOOD KLOSS LUXMAN MAGNAVOX MARANTZ MEMOREX METZ MINERVA MITSUBISHI OPTONICA PANASONIC PHILCO PHILIPS PIONEER PORTLAND PROSCAN PROTON QUASAR RADIO SHACK 32 SETUP CODES...
- Page 33 Setup Code Tables: TV (continued) Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number REALISTIC RUNCO SAMPO SAMSUNG SANYO SCOTT SEARS SHARP SIGNATURE SONY SOUNDESIGN SUPRE MACY SYLVANIA SYMPHONIC TANDY TATUNG TECHNICS TECHWOOD TENIKA TERA TOSHIBA TOTEVISION UNIVERSAL VIDEO CONCEPTS VIDIKRON VIDTECH WARDS YAMAHA YORK ZENITH 33 SETUP CODES...
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Page 34: Setup Code Tables: Vcr
ANAM AUDIO DYNAMICS BROKSONIC CANON CAPEHART CRAIG CURTIS MATHES DAEWOO DAYTRON DYNATECH ELECTROHOME EMERSON FISHER FUNAI GO VIDEO GOLDSTAR HARMAN KARDON HITACHI INSTANTREPLAY JC PENNEY JENSEN KENWOOD LLOYD MAGNAVOX MARANTZ MARTA MATSUI MEMOREX MINOLTA MITSUBISHI MULTITECH NORDMENDE 34 SETUP CODES... - Page 35 Setup Code Tables: VCR Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number OPTONICA PANASONIC PENTAX PHILCO PHILIPS PILOT PIONEER PORTLAND PULSAR QUARTZ REALISTIC RICO SAMSUNG SANSUI SANYO SCOTT SEARS SHARP SHINTOM SONY SOUNDESIGN SYLVANIA SYMPHONIC TANDY TATUNG TEAC TECHNICS TEKNIKA THOMAS TOSHIBA TOTEVISION UNITECH VECTOR RESEARCH VICTOR VIDEO CONCEPTS...
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Page 36: Setup Code Tables: Cd
Setup Code Tables: CD Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number ADCOM AIWA AKAI CARVER DENON HARMAN KARDON KENWOOD MARANTZ MONDIAL NAKAMICHI ONKYO OPTIMUS PANASONIC PIONEER PHILIPS REALISTIC SHARP SHERWOOD SONY TEAC TECHNICS YAMAHA Setup Code Tables: DVD Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number DENON... -
Page 37: Setup Code Tables: Dvd/Ld
Setup Code Tables: DVD (LD) Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number DAEWOO DENON GOLDSTAR KENWOOD MAGNAVOX OPTIMUS PANASONIC PHILIPS PIONEER REALISTIC SAMSUNG SHARP SONY TECHNICS TOSHIBA YAMAHA Setup Code Tables: CABLE Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number PIONEER AMERICAST JERROLD JERROLD PIONEER PIONEER SCIENTIFIC-ATLANTIC TOCOM ZENITH ZENITH... -
Page 38: Troubleshooting Guide
If the system still malfunctions, a system reset may clear the problem. To clear the AVR 300’s entire system memory including tuner presets, output level settings, delay times and speaker configuration data, first turn the unit off by pressing and releasing... -
Page 39: Technical Specifications
Height measurement includes feet and chassis. All features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Harman Kardon is a registered trademark, and Power for the Digital Revolution is a trademark, of Harman Kardon, Inc. *Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. - Page 40 250 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, New York 11797 www.harmankardon.com © 1999 Harman Kardon, Incorporated Part #1111-AVR300OM J93000501000...