Introduction - Harman Kardon DPR 1001 Owner's Manual

Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon
the purchase of a Harman Kardon DPR 1001 you are
about to begin many years of listening enjoyment.
Designed to provide all the excitement and detail of
movie soundtracks and every nuance of musical
selections, the DPR 1001 is truly a multichannel
receiver for the new millennium.
The DPR 1001 has been engineered so that it is
easy to take advantage of all the power of its digital
technology. On-screen menus, a fully programmable
remote control with an LCD display, fully color-coded
connection jacks and terminals, and our exclusive
EzSet ™ feature make installation fast and simple.
However, to obtain the maximum enjoyment from
your new receiver, we urge you to read this manual.
A few minutes spent learning the functions of the
various controls will enable you to take advantage of
all the power the DPR 1001 is able to deliver.
If you have any questions about this product, its
installation or its operation, please contact your
retailer or installer. They are your best local sources
of information.
Description and Features
The DPR 1001 is one of the first fully featured A/V
receivers to use PWM digital amplifier technology in a
high-performance audio/video receiver. A fully digital
path from source input to the output stage eliminates
the need for digital-to-analog conversion before
amplification. This reduces the possibility of signal
degradation or the introduction of distortion. Digital
technology also enables Harman Kardon to provide
seven amplifier channels, while reducing the size and
weight of the chassis to a slimmer profile.
The DPR 1001 is among the most versatile and
multifeatured A/V receivers available, incorporating
a wide range of listening options. In addition to
Dolby* Digital, Dolby Digital EX and DTS
for digital sources, a broad choice of surround modes
is available for use with PCM digital and analog
sources such as CD, VCR, TV broadcasts and the
DPR 1001's own FM/AM tuner. Along with Dolby
Pro Logic* II, DTS Neo:6, ® Dolby 3 Stereo, and Hall
and Theater modes, the DPR 1001 offers Harman
International's own Logic 7 ® processing in both
5.1 and 7.1 versions to create a wider, more
enveloping field environment and more defined fly-
overs and pans. Another exclusive is VMAx,
uses proprietary processing to create an open, spa-
cious sound field when only two front speakers are
available. Finally, the DPR 1001 is among the few A/V
receivers that offer MP3 decoding, so that you may
listen to the latest music selections directly from com-
patible computers or playback devices with the power
and fidelity you expect from Harman Kardon.
® ! With In addition to providing a wide range of listening
options, the DPR 1001 is easy to configure so that
it provides the best results with your speakers and
specific listening-room environment. On-screen
menus make it simple to enter settings for speaker
configurations and bass management, and the EzSet
remote measures a system's sound levels and auto-
matically calibrates them for a perfectly balanced
sound field presentation.
For the ultimate in flexibility, the DPR 1001 features
connections for five video devices, all with both com-
posite and S-Video inputs. Two additional audio inputs
are available, and a total of six digital inputs make the
DPR 1001 capable of handling all the latest digital
audio sources. For compatibility with the latest HDTV
video sources and progressive scan DVD players, the
DPR 1001 also features high-bandwidth, low-crosstalk
component video switching.
Coax and optical digital outputs are available for direct
connection to digital recorders, and both the front
panel analog audio/video and coaxial digital jacks
may be switched to outputs for use with portable
recorders – a Harman Kardon exclusive. Two video
recording outputs, preamp-out jacks, and a color-coded
eight-channel input make the DPR 1001 virtually
future-proof.
The DPR 1001's flexibility and power extend
beyond your main home theater or listening room.
The DPR 1001 includes a sophisticated multizone
control system that allows you to select one source
for use in the main room and a different one in a
second room. You may even assign the surround-
back amplifiers to power the second zone for simulta-
neous 5.1 and remote room operation. Complete
control over volume is possible with a separate
infrared control link. To make it easy to operate the
DPR 1001 from a remote room, a separate "Zone II"
® decoding
remote is included.
Harman Kardon invented the high-fidelity receiver
almost fifty years ago. With state-of-the-art circuitry,
the DPR 1001 is the perfect combination of the latest
in digital audio technology, a quiet and compact
yet powerful amplifier in an elegant, easy-to-use
package.
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For Canadian model
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.
For models having a power cord with a polarized plug:
CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade
of plug to wide slot, fully insert.

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Digital amplifiers provide seven channels of
high-performance sound in a compact cabi-
net without the need for noisy cooling fans
Dolby* Digital EX 6.1 and Dolby Pro Logic* II
decoding, and a wide range of DTS
including DTS-ES ® 6.1 Discrete & Matrix and
Neo:6, ® using a 24-bit Cirrus ® DSP engine
Harman International's proprietary Logic 7
technology, available with both 7.1 and 5.1
processing in a variety of modes and two
modes of VMAx ®
MP3 decoding for use with many computers
and digital audio players
LCD remote with TM automatically
sets output levels for optimum performance
High-bandwidth, HDTV-compatible compo-
nent video switching
Front panel digital inputs and coax digital
output capability for easy connection to
portable digital devices and the latest video
game consoles
Multiple digital inputs and outputs
Front panel analog A/V and coax digital jacks
switchable to outputs for easy connection
to portable digital devices or video game
consoles
On-screen menu and display system
Complete multizone system including capa-
bility to configure surround back channels to
amplify second zone, with separate "Zone II"
remote included
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: To reduce the risk
of electric shock,
do not remove the cover.
No user serviceable parts inside.
Refer servicing
to qualified personnel.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" within the product's
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
Modèle pour les Canadien
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme
à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Sur les modèles dont la fiche est polarisee:
ATTENTION: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire
la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne
correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu'au fond.
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