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Harman Kardon AVR 7300 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 ® Power for the Digital Revolution ® AVR 7300 AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER OWNER’S MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    AVR 7300 AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER Introduction Important Safety Information Unpacking Front-Panel Controls Rear-Panel Audio Connections Video and System Connections Main Remote Control Functions Zone II Remote Control Functions Installation and Connections System Configuration Speaker Placement System Setup Input Setup Audio Setup...
  • Page 3 Thank You for Choosing Harman Kardon ® Packed with state-of-the-art features to bring out the best in any audio or video program, the AVR 7300 will be the centerpiece of your home entertainment system for years to come. Thanks to sophisticated tech-...

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR 7300 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.
  • Page 5 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 7300’s front panel: 1 Standby/On Button...
  • Page 6 Switch is pressed in so that it is in the “ON” position, press this button to turn on the AVR 7300. When the unit is in the Standby mode, the switch is surrounded by amber lighting. When the unit is on, the lighting around the button is blue.
  • Page 7 Speaker Selector Button Channel Adjust Selector Main Power Switch: Press this switch to apply power to the AVR 7300. When the switch is pressed in, the unit is placed in a Standby mode, as indicated by the lighting around the Standby/On Button 1 turning amber.
  • Page 8 FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS Delay Adjust Selector: Press this button to begin the process of adjusting the delay settings. See page 28 for more information on delay adjustments. ‹/› Buttons: When making system configu- ration changes using the front-panel controls, press these buttons to scroll through the available choices for the option being adjusted.

  • Page 9: Rear-Panel Audio Connections

    √ ∫ ∂ å ç 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. å Front Speaker Outputs ∫ Surround Speaker Outputs ç...
  • Page 10 (white for front left and red for front right) (+) terminals on the AVR 7300 to the red (+) terminals on the speakers and the black (–) terminals on the AVR 7300 to the black (–) terminals on the speakers.

  • Page 11: Video And System Connections

    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. A Amp Trigger B Multiroom IR Input C Remote IR Output D Remote IR Input E Component Video Monitor Outputs F DVD Component Video Inputs...
  • Page 12 S-Video PLAY/OUT jacks of a video recording device such as a VCR, DVD-recorder or personal video recorder to these jacks. The AVR 7300’s remote control has a VCR as the default for this input, but you may connect any video source such as a VCR, HDTV or cable set-top box, personal video recorder, or other device to these inputs.

  • Page 13: Main Remote Control Functions

    Lens NOTES: • The function names shown here are each button’s feature when used with the AVR 7300. 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 14 AVR Selector: Pressing this button will switch the remote so that it will operate the AVR 7300's functions. If the AVR 7300 is in the Standby mode, it will also turn the AVR 7300 on. DSP Surround Mode Selector: Press this button to select one of the DSP surround modes, such as VMAx, Hall 1, Hall 2 or Theater.
  • Page 15 AVR, a TV set, or a cable or satellite set-top box. Track Skip Up/Down Buttons: These buttons do not have a direct function with the AVR 7300, but when used with a compatibly programmed CD or DVD changer will change the track or chapter currently being played.
  • Page 16 Lens: The infrared emitters behind the plastic lens at the top of the remote communicate the remote codes to the AVR 7300. 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 17: Zone Ii Remote Control Functions

    AVR 7300’s Multiroom IR Input B jack. When it is used in the same room as the AVR 7300, it will control the functions of the AVR 7300 or any compatible Harman Kardon products in that room.

  • Page 18: Installation And Connections

    NOTE: If your CD player has both fixed and variable audio outputs, it is best to use the fixed output unless you find that the input to the receiver is so low that the sound is noisy, or so high that it is distorted.

  • Page 19: System And Power Connections

    Video 5 input. (See page 23 for more information on input configuration.) 10. When connecting the AVR 7300 to a “digital ready” , “HDTV compatible” or high-definition display (which is any device capable of accepting an input signal of 480P or higher), you are able to take advantage of the unit’s advanced video processing circuitry which...
  • Page 20 MULTI-ROOM SETUP menu. NOTE: For all options, you may connect an optional IR sensor in the remote room to the AVR 7300 via an appropriate cable. Connect the sensor’s cable to the Multiroom IR Input B on the AVR 7300 and use the Zone II remote to control the room volume.

  • Page 21: System Configuration

    You are now ready to power up the AVR 7300 to begin these final adjustments. 1. Make certain that the AC power cord is firmly inserted into the AC Power Cord Jack P and plug the cord into an unswitched AC outlet.
  • Page 22 Be certain to follow the (+) and (–) polarity indicators that are in the battery compartment. 5. Turn the AVR 7300 on by pressing the Standby/ On Button 1 on the front panel, or via the remote by pressing the Power On Button b, the AVR Selector e∫...

  • Page 23: Input Setup

    Video 5 jacks are now record outputs. Selection of the front-panel jacks as an output will remain effective as long as the AVR 7300 is on. Once the unit is turned off, the jacks will revert to their nor- mal use as an input when the unit is turned on again.

  • Page 24: Audio Setup

    The choice of modes will vary according to the speaker configuration in your system. When the SURR BACK line of the SPEAKER SETUP menu (Figure 7) is set to NONE the AVR 7300 will be configured for 5.1-channel operation, and only the modes appropriate to a five-speaker system will appear.
  • Page 25 In the LOGIC 7 menu, the choices available are determined by whether the 5.1- or 6.1/7.1-channel configuration is in use. In either case, the selection of a Logic 7 mode enables Harman Kardon’s exclusive Logic 7 processing to create multichannel surround from two-channel stereo- or matrix-encoded program- ming such as VHS cassettes or television broadcasts produced with Dolby Surround.

  • Page 26: Speaker Setup

    BACK TO AUDIO SETUP MENU line and press the Set Button q. Speaker Setup This menu tells the AVR 7300 which type of speakers are in use. This is important as it adjusts the settings that decide whether your system will use the “5-chan- nel”...
  • Page 27 NONE appears. With this option, all bass infor- mation will be routed to the front left/right “main” speakers. • If a subwoofer is connected to the AVR 7300, you have the option to have the front left/right main speakers reproduce bass frequencies at all times,...

  • Page 28: Delay Settings

    In addition to adjusting the delay time for each individ- ual speaker position, the AVR 7300 is among the few receivers that allows you to adjust the delay for the combined output of all speakers as a group. This fea- ture is called A/V Sync Delay;...

  • Page 29: Output Level Adjustment

    Output level adjustment is a key part of the configura- tion of any surround sound product. It is particularly important for a digital receiver such as the AVR 7300, as correct outputs ensure that you hear soundtracks with the proper directionality and intensity.
  • Page 30 Navigation Button o is then pressed to select OFF in the highlighted video. The AVR 7300’s EzSet feature may also be used as an SPL meter to assist in accurate setting of the out- put levels, when either the internal test tone or an external source such as a test disc is used.

  • Page 31: Video Setup

    23. Once an input is selected, the first configuration choice is to tell the AVR 7300 what type of device is being used for that source. To change this setting from the system default, press the Navigation Button ¤...
  • Page 32 (as shown on page 23). If no component input is available, the AVR 7300 will try the S-Video inputs next, and then the standard, composite video inputs. If you wish to change the setting to always choose...
  • Page 33 AVR 7300 itself. You may bypass this setting line unless you wish to view the signals, but remember that they are not designed for any consumer use.

  • Page 34: Basic Operation

    The following instructions will help you maximize the enjoyment of your new receiver: Turning the AVR 7300 On or Off • When using the AVR 7300 for the first time, you must press the Main Power Button to turn the unit on.

  • Page 35: Video Processing

    FAROUDJA: OFF message. Surround Mode Selection One of the most important features of the AVR 7300 is its ability to reproduce a full multichannel sound field from digital sources, analog matrix surround-encoded programs and standard stereo programs.

  • Page 36: Surround Mode Chart

    Logic 7 Cinema Exclusive to Harman Kardon for receivers, Logic 7 is an advanced mode that extracts the maximum surround information from either surround-encoded programs Logic 7 Music or conventional stereo material.
  • Page 37 LD discs and satellite broadcasts. An optional, external RF demodulator is required to use the AVR 7300 to listen to the Dolby Digital soundtracks available on laser discs. Connect the RF output of the LD player to the demodulator and then connect the digital output of the demodulator to the Optical or Coaxial Inputs ®†...
  • Page 38 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 7300 or to select between Dolby Digital or DTS. It is also possible for the type of signal feed to change during the course of a DVD’s play-...

  • Page 39: Tuner Operation

    Display Line $ will indicate that an MP3 bitstream is present, and the audio will begin playing. NOTES: • The AVR 7300 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 40: Output Level Trim Adjustment

    Once changed to an output, the setting will remain as long as the AVR 7300 is turned on, unless the setting is changed in the OSD menu system, as described above.

  • Page 41: Memory Backup

    Dim Function Since the AVR 7300 will often be used when movies or other video programming is viewed under low-light conditions, you may wish to lower the brightness of the front-panel displays and indicators so that they do not distract from the video presentation.

  • Page 42: Advanced Features

    Turn-On Volume Level As is the case with most audio/video receivers, when the AVR 7300 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 7300 turn on at a specific setting, regardless of what was last in use when the unit was turned off.
  • Page 43 Full-OSD Time-Out Adjustment The FULL OSD menu system is used to simplify the setup and adjustment of the AVR 7300 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 44: Multiroom Operation

    MULTIROOM OPERATION The AVR 7300 is fully equipped to operate as the control center for a complete multiroom system that is capable of sending one audio/video source to a sec- ond zone in the house while a separate source is lis- tened to in the main room.
  • Page 45 Buttons ç∂d to turn on to a specific source. As long as an IR feed to the AVR 7300 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 wÉ, change the tuner preset v©...

  • Page 46: Configuring The Remote

    CD recorders and cassette decks. The codes for other brand devices may be programmed into the AVR 7300 remote using its extensive library of remote codes or a head-to-head learning process for codes not in the internal library.

  • Page 47: Learning Commands

    that does not operate properly by using the learning technique shown on this page. Automatic Code Entry In addition to manual code selection using the brand name list, it is also possible to automatically search through all the codes that are stored in the AVR remote’s library to see whether a device will respond even if it is not listed among the brands that appear when you program the remote manually.

  • Page 48: Changing Devices

    However, in some circumstances you may have con- figured your system so that the devices connected to the AVR 7300 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 connect the second VCR to the VID 2 input.

  • Page 49: Macro Programming

    “TV,” and show how to change it to take on the codes for operating a VCR. When that device’s name appears, press the Set Button q. O L D D E V I C E T Y P E Figure 41 4.
  • Page 50 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 7300 to turn on, so the Power Button should be pressed.

  • Page 51: Punch-Through Configuration

    For example, if your TV, cable box or satellite receiver is connected through the AVR 7300, you will most likely want to use the AVR 7300’s volume con- trol commands even when the remote has been set to issue all other commands for the video device.

  • Page 52: Ezset Configuration

    T V < - T V Figure 69 EzSet Configuration Harman Kardon’s patented EzSet feature makes it easier than ever to calibrate the output levels on your new receiver for maximum playback accuracy. In addition to automatically setting the levels, the AVR remote’s LCD display allows the unit to be used as a direct read-out SPL meter.
  • Page 53 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 7300. NOTES ON RENAMING DEVICES: • To move the cursor to the right or left of the display during the renaming process, press the ‹...

  • Page 54: Resetting The Remote

    CONFIGURING THE REMOTE Renaming Individual Keys Thanks to the programming flexibility of the AVR remote, an individual button on the remote may be assigned a feature or function that is different from the name that appears as the factory default when the button is pressed.
  • Page 55 any settings you had previously made will have to be reentered. To erase all settings and reset the remote to the original factory default settings and displays, follow these steps: 1. Press and hold the Program Button about three seconds while the message shown in Figure 21 appears in the remote’s LCD Information Display .

  • Page 56: Troubleshooting Guide

    In addition to the items shown above, additional information on troubleshooting possible problems with your AVR 7300, 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 57 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. Any of the settings shown may be changed as shown in the pages of the System Configuration section of this manual (pages 21–33).
  • Page 58 APPENDIX APPENDIX...
  • Page 59 Height measurement includes feet and chassis. All features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Harman Kardon, Power for the Digital Revolution and Logic 7 are registered trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated. is a trademark of Harman International Industries, Incorporated (patent no. 5,386,478).
  • Page 60 250 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, New York 11797 www.harmankardon.com © 2004 Harman International Industries, Incorporated Part No. ZKD0501HA00-7...

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