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Harman Kardon AVR 635 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 ® Power for the Digital Revolution ® AVR 635 AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER OWNER’S MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    å – (letter in an oval) indicates a button on the Zone II remote The appearance of your receiver’s on-screen menus may vary slightly from the illustrations in this manual. Whether the text appears in all uppercase or upper- and lowercase characters, performance and operation remain the same.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Web site at www.harmankardon.com. Description and Features The AVR 635 is designed to serve as the hub of your home entertainment system, combining the flexibility to access the wide range of audio and video source options available today with the power to handle virtu- ally any type of program material or surround mode.

  • Page 4: Important Safety Information

    I Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on the top of the unit, or place objects directly over them. I Due to the weight of the AVR 635 and the heat generated by the amplifiers, there is the remote possibility that the rubber padding on the bottom of the unit’s feet may leave marks on certain...

  • Page 5: Front-Panel Controls

    NOTE: To make it easier to follow the instructions that refer to this illustration, a larger copy may be downloaded from the Product Support section for this product at www.harmankardon.com. The following controls and indicators are available on the AVR 635’s front panel: 1 Standby/On Switch...
  • Page 6 ) Volume Control: Turn this knob clockwise to increase the volume, counterclockwise to decrease the volume. If the AVR 635 is muted, adjusting the volume control will automatically release the unit from the silenced condition.
  • Page 7 NOTE: This switch is normally left in the “ON” position. B Headphone Jack: This jack may be used to lis- ten to the AVR 635’s output through a pair of head- phones. Be certain that the headphones have a stan- dard 1/4"...

  • Page 8: Rear-Panel Connections

    REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS ¡ AM Antenna ™ FM Antenna £ Preamp Outputs ¢ Subwoofer Output ∞ A-BUS Connector § Surround Speaker Outputs ¶ Front Speaker Outputs • Fan Vents ª Center Speaker Outputs ‚ Surround Back/Multiroom Speaker Outputs ⁄ AC Power Cord ¤...
  • Page 9 (white for front left and red for front right) (+) terminals on the AVR 635 to the red (+) terminals on the speakers and the black (–) terminals on the AVR 635 to the black (–) terminals on the speakers.
  • Page 10 REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS g Remote IR Input: If the AVR 635’s front-panel IR sensor is blocked due to cabinet doors or other obstructions, an external IR sensor may be used. Connect the output of the sensor to this jack. h Remote IR Output: This connection permits the IR sensor in the receiver to serve other remote con- trolled devices.

  • Page 11: Main Remote Control Functions

    Lens NOTES: • The function names shown here are each button’s feature when used with the AVR 635. Most buttons have additional functions when used with other devices. When a button is pressed, the function name will appear in the bottom line of the LCD Information Display c.
  • Page 12 52. AVR Selector: Pressing this button will switch the remote so that it will operate the AVR 635’s functions. If the AVR 635 is in the Standby mode, it will also turn the AVR 635 on. MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS...
  • Page 13 Transport Fast-Play/Scan Buttons: These but- tons have no direct function on the AVR 635, but they are used when the remote is programmed for a com- patible DVD, CD or tape player. Pressing these buttons will transmit a fast-play forward, fast-play reverse, or fast- forward or -reverse scan command, according to the capabilities of the player being controlled.
  • Page 14 Lens: The infrared emitters behind the plastic lens at the top of the remote communicate the remote codes to the AVR 635. Be certain that the lens is not covered when using the remote, and point the lens toward the AVR for best results. In learning mode, the remote receives IR codes to be learned through a sensor behind the lens.

  • Page 15: Zone Ii Remote Control Functions

    A-BUS product that is connected to the AVR 635’s Multiroom IR Input Jack f. When it is used in the same room as the AVR 635, it will control the functions of the AVR 635 or any compatible Harman Kardon products in that room.

  • Page 16: Installation And Connections

    Optical and Coaxial Digital Audio Inputs 4. Connect the coaxial or optical Digital Audio Outputs ik on the rear panel of the AVR 635 to the match- ing digital input connections on a CD-R or MiniDisc recorder.

  • Page 17: System And Power Connections

    Audio Outputs j on the AVR 635’s rear panel. Option 2: Connect the Multiroom Audio Outputs j on the AVR 635 to the inputs of an optional stereo power amplifier. Run high-quality speaker wire from the amplifier to the speakers in the remote room.
  • Page 18 The RS-232 port may also be used as an access point through which the AVR 635’s operating system and surround mode memories may be updated via connection to a compatible computer. At the time...

  • Page 19: System Configuration

    You are now ready to power up the AVR 635 to begin these final adjustments. 1. Make certain that the AC power cord is firmly inserted into the AC Power Cord Jack ‹...

  • Page 20: Input Setup

    Be certain to follow the (+) and (–) polarity indicators that are in the battery compartment. 5. Turn the AVR 635 on either by pressing the Standby/On Switch 1 on the front panel, or via the remote by pressing the Power On Button b, the AVR Selector e∫...
  • Page 21 NOTE: A signal will be sent to this jack only when the input selected for use by the AVR 635 is digital. Digital signals will be passed through regardless of their for- mat, and which digital input (optical or coax) they are fed from.

  • Page 22: Audio Setup

    For example, a 48kHz digital source will be processed at 48kHz. However, the AVR 635 allows you to upsample the incoming 48kHz signals to 96kHz for added resolution.
  • Page 23 When the SURR BACK line of the SPEAKER SETUP menu (Figure 6) is set to NONE the AVR 635 will be con- figured for 5.1-channel operation, and only the modes appropriate to a five-speaker system will appear. When...

  • Page 24: Using Ezset/Eq

    BACK TO MASTER MENU line and press the Set Button q. Using EzSet/EQ The AVR 635 uses Harman Kardon’s EzSet/EQ tech- nology to automatically configure your system to deliver the best possible performance based on your specific...
  • Page 25 Step 5. At this point you will begin to hear a series of test tones circulate among all the speakers in your system. While this is happening, the AVR 635 is read- ing the signal to determine which speaker positions...

  • Page 26: Manual Setup

    However, if you feel that your listening room or system components are best suited to manual entry of these settings, the AVR 635 also allows you to enter or trim any of these traditional system parameters. Even if you do make the settings manually, we recommend that...

  • Page 27: Speaker Setup

    LFE information and to set the sub- woofer high-pass filter order. To configure the speakers in your system for use with the AVR 635, or to check the settings entered by EzSet/EQ, check the settings on the various sub-menu groups on the MANUAL SETUP menu, starting with the SPEAKER SIZE menu (Figure 17) and then check the other menus’...

  • Page 28: Speaker Crossover Setting

    When this option is selected, all bass infor- mation will be routed to the front left/right “main” speakers. • If a subwoofer is connected to the AVR 635, you have the option to have the front left/right “main” speakers reproduce bass frequencies at all times,...

  • Page 29: Delay Settings

    OVER menu also allow you to set the high pass filter that determines which frequencies go to the subwoofer when the AVR 635 is playing back the low frequency effects (LFE) channel from a digital soundtrack. Before making any changes to the settings on this dis-...

  • Page 30: Output Level Adjustment

    When you have verified that all speakers are connected to the correct output terminal, turn the AVR 635 back on and return to this menu to resume...
  • Page 31 Once the settings outlined on the previous pages have been made, the AVR 635 is ready for operation. While there are some additional settings to be made, these are best done after you have had an opportunity to lis- ten to a variety of sources and different kinds of pro- gram material.

  • Page 32: Operation

    Turning the AVR 635 On or Off • When using the AVR 635 for the first time, you must press the Main Power Switch A to turn the unit on. This places the unit in a Standby mode, as indicated by the amber illumination surrounding the Standby/On Switch 1 .

  • Page 33: Surround Mode Selection

    With the AVR 635 you are able to not only play back the origi- nal compatible digital format, but using the processing power of the Texas Instruments DSP processor it is possible to decode the basic digital track for 2.0 or...

  • Page 34: Surround Mode Chart

    Logic 7 Cinema Exclusive to Harman Kardon for A/V receivers, Logic 7 is an advanced mode that extracts the maximum surround information from either Logic 7 Music surround-encoded programs or conventional stereo material. When your system has been configured for use with Surround Back speakers Logic 7 Enhance (see page 41), you may choose between either 7.1 or 5.1 versions of the Logic 7 modes, while only the 5.1 versions are available when...
  • Page 35 You may use any LD or CD player equipped with a digital output to play DTS-encoded discs with the AVR 635. All that is required is to connect the player’s output to either an Optical or Coaxial Input or front panel KM.
  • Page 36 DVD player (usually with the “Audio Select” button or in a menu screen on the disc) to send a full 5.1 feed to the AVR 635. It is also possible for the type of signal feed to change during the course of a DVD’s playback.

  • Page 37: Tuner Operation

    Display Line $ will indicate that an MP3 bitstream is present, and the audio will begin playing. NOTES: • The AVR 635 is only capable of playing signals in the MP3 (MPEG 1/Layer 3) format. It is not com- patible with other computer audio codecs.

  • Page 38: Recording

    Once changed to an output, the setting will remain as long as the AVR 635 is turned on, unless the setting is changed in the OSD menu system, as described above.

  • Page 39: Advanced Features

    Turn-On Volume Level As is the case with most audio/video receivers, when the AVR 635 is turned on, it will always return to the volume setting in effect when the unit was turned off. However, you may prefer to always have the AVR 635 turn on at a specific setting, regardless of what was last in use when the unit was turned off.

  • Page 40: Full-Osd Time-Out Adjustment

    Full-OSD Time-Out Adjustment The FULL OSD menu system is used to simplify the setup and adjustment of the AVR 635 by using a series of on-screen menus. The factory default setting for these menus leaves them on the screen for 20 seconds after a period of inactivity before they disap- pear from the screen (Time-Out).

  • Page 41: Multiroom Operation

    The AVR 635 is fully equipped to operate as the con- trol center for a complete multiroom system that is capable of sending one source to a second zone in the house while a separate source is listened to in the main room.

  • Page 42: Multiroom Operation

    Selector Buttons ç∂d to turn on to a specific source. As long as an IR feed to the AVR 635 has been established from the remote room, using any of the buttons on either remote will control the remote loca- tion volume rî, change the tuner frequency...

  • Page 43: Configuring The Remote

    CD recorders and cassette decks. The codes for other brand devices may be programmed into the AVR 635 remote using its extensive library of remote codes or a head-to-head learning process for codes not in the internal library.

  • Page 44: Automatic Code Entry

    To teach commands from one product’s remote into the AVR remote: The AVR 635’s remote not only allows you to “learn” in the commands from any compatible remote; it also allows you to learn a separate code into the Input Selector Buttons d.

  • Page 45: Learning Codes For An Input Selector

    Clear j, Program y, Light z and the Macro Buttons The learning process requires that both the device’s original remote and the AVR remote be available. Before pressing any buttons on either remote, place them so that the IR transmitter on the remote from the device to be programmed is facing the Infrared Lens on the AVR remote.

  • Page 46: Changing Devices

    However, in some circumstances you may have con- figured your system so that the devices connected to the AVR 635 do not correspond to the default device settings and the legends printed on the remote. For example, if your system has two VCRs you may con- nect the second VCR to the VID 2 input.
  • Page 47 Following the instructions on the remote’s LCD screen, press the first key you wish to be transmitted in the macro. In our example, we first want the AVR 635 to turn on, so the Power Button should be pressed.

  • Page 48: Punch-Through Configuration

    For example, if your TV, cable box or satellite receiver is connected through the AVR 635, you will most likely want to use the AVR 635’s volume control commands even when the remote has been set to issue all other commands for the video device.
  • Page 49 For example, you may wish to use a cable box or satellite receiver as the source for a VCR, so you would want the Channel Up/Down Buttons...

  • Page 50: Renaming Keys

    Note that renaming a device in the remote will not change the name of the input used by the on-screen menu system of the AVR 635. NOTES ON RENAMING DEVICES: • To move the cursor to the right or left of the display ‹...

  • Page 51: Resetting The Remote

    rename the DSP Surround Mode Selector which is normally not used when DVD is selected, so that it reads ZOOM in the remote’s display. 1. Press and hold the Program Button about three seconds while the message shown in Figure 24 appears in the remote’s LCD Information Display .

  • Page 52: Device Priority Timing

    Backlight Options The AVR 635’s remote has a built-in backlight system that makes it easier to use the remote when the room lighting is dimmed for an optimal home theater experi- ence.
  • Page 53 30-second period. The message shown in Figure 90 will appear briefly, and the remote will then exit the feature being programmed and any data entered will be lost. T I M E O U T O R C L R K E Y P R E S S E D Figure 90 •...

  • Page 54: Troubleshooting Guide

    • Additional cooling may not be required In addition to the items shown above, additional information on troubleshooting possible problems with your AVR 635, or installation-related issues, may be found in the list of “Frequently Asked Questions” which is located in the Product Support section of our Web site at www.harmankardon.com.

  • Page 55: Technical Specifications

    IF Rejection 90dB Supplied Accessories The following accessory items are supplied with the AVR 635. If any of these items are missing, please contact Harman Kardon customer service at www.harmankardon.com. • A system remote control • An AM loop antenna •...

  • Page 56: Index

    Full-OSD Time-Out 40 Hall Mode 24, 34 Headphones 7, 33 Input Setup 20–22 Installation 16–18 Installation Location 4 IR Receiver 6, 17 Logic 7 24, 34 INDEX INDEX Manual Mode Tuning 6, 12–13, 37 Manual System Setup 26–31 Master Menu 20 Memory Backup 38 MP3 36–37...
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  • Page 60 250 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, New York 11797 www.harmankardon.com © 2004 Harman International Industries, Incorporated ® Part No. ZKD1101HA00-8...

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