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Harman Kardon DPR 1001 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 DPR 1001 Digital Path Receiver Owner’s Manual ® Power for the Digital Revolution ®...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    DPR 1001 DIGITAL PATH RECEIVER Introduction Safety Information Unpacking Front Panel Controls Front Panel Information Display Rear Panel Connections Main Remote Control Functions Zone II Remote Control Functions Installation and Connections System Configuration Speaker Placement Speaker Optimizer Input Setup Surround Setup...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    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...

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your DPR 1001 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: Front Panel Controls

    2 Standby/On Button: When the Main Power Switch is “ON, ” press this button to turn on the DPR 1001; press it again to turn the unit off. The Power Indicator will turn green when the unit is on.
  • Page 6 Volume Control: Turn this knob clockwise to increase the volume, counterclockwise to decrease the volume. If the DPR 1001 is muted, adjusting the vol- ume control will automatically release the unit from the silenced condition.

  • Page 7: Front Panel Information Display

    B Lower Display Line: Depending on the receiver’s status, a variety of messages will appear here. In normal operation, the current surround mode name will appear on this line.

  • Page 8: Rear Panel Connections

    Connect this jack to the “IR IN” jack on Harman Kardon (or other compatible) equipment. ∞ Remote IR Input: If the DPR 1001’s front panel IR sensor is blocked due to cabinet doors or other obstructions, an external IR sensor may be used.
  • Page 9 (See page 14 for more information on speaker polarity and pages 19–20 for information on configuring the DPR 1001 for 7.1 speaker channels. See page 31 for information on powering the multi- room system with the DPR 1001’s internal amplifier.) d Surround Speaker Outputs: Connect these outputs to the matching + and –...

  • Page 10: Main Remote Control Functions

    NOTES: • The function names shown here are each button’s feature when used with the DPR 1001. Most buttons have addi- tional 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 11 AVR Selector: Pressing this button will switch the remote so that it will operate the DPR 1001's functions. If the DPR 1001 is in the Standby mode, it will also turn the DPR 1001 on. Test Button: Press this button to begin the sequence used to calibrate the DPR 1001’s output...
  • Page 12 Lens: The infrared emitters behind the plastic lens at the top of the remote communicate the remote codes to the DPR 1001. Be certain that the lens is not covered when using the remote, and point the lens toward the DPR for best results. In learning mode, the remote receives IR codes to be learned through a sensor behind the lens.

  • Page 13: Zone Ii Remote Control Functions

    NOTES: • The Zone II remote may be used in either the same room where the DPR 1001 is located, or it may be used in a separate room with an optional infrared sensor that is connected to the DPR 1001’s Multiroom IR Input Jack £.

  • Page 14: Installation And Connections

    Note that the DPR 1001 will not convert signals from composite to S-Video, or vice versa. S-Video inputs may only be viewed when the DPR 1001 is connected to a TV set or video display with S-Video capability. If you use...
  • Page 15 Option 1: Run high-quality, shielded audio interconnect cable from the DPR 1001 to the remote room. In the remote room, connect the interconnect cable to a stereo power amplifier. The amplifier will be connected to the room’s speakers.

  • Page 16: System Configuration

    You are now ready to power up the DPR 1001 to begin these final adjustments. 1. Plug the AC Power Cord h into an unswitched AC outlet.

  • Page 17: Speaker Optimizer

    Video Monitor Out Jack on the rear panel to the composite or S-Video input of your TV or projector. In order to view the DPR 1001’s displays, the correct video source must be selected on the video display.

  • Page 18: Input Setup

    DTS) may not be changed. Selection of the front panel jacks as an output will remain effective as long as the DPR 1001 is on. Once the unit is turned off , the jacks will revert to their normal use as an input when the unit is turned on again.

  • Page 19: Speaker Setup

    DVD or the program listings for your cable, satellite or HDTV station to see whether the programming is Dolby Digital 5.1 or 2.0. When the DPR 1001 detects a Dolby Digital 2.0 signal, it will automatically default to the Dolby Pro Logic surround mode.
  • Page 20 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION the particular input source for which you are configuring your speakers, the DPR 1001 will not make the LARGE option available for the center speaker. This is due to the requirements of Logic 7 processing, and does not indi- cate a problem with your receiver.

  • Page 21: Delay Settings

    is capable of reproducing, or the frequency at which sound is sent to the speaker’s internal low-frequency driver, as opposed to the mid-range driver. Before mak- ing any changes to the settings for the crossover point we suggest that you find the crossover point for the speakers in each of the three groupings, front left/right, center front and surrounds by looking at the specifica- tions page of the speaker’s owner’s manual, by getting...

  • Page 22: Output Level Adjustment

    Output level adjustment is a key part of the configuration of any surround-sound product. It is particularly important for a digital receiver such as the DPR 1001, as correct outputs ensure that you hear sound tracks with the proper directionality and intensity.
  • Page 23 Having completed the setup and configuration process for your DPR 1001, you are about to experience the finest in music and home theater listening. Enjoy! SYSTEM CONFIGURATION...

  • Page 24: Operation

    Turning the DPR 1001 On or Off • When using the DPR 1001 for the first time, you must press the Main Power Switch ( located behind the Drop-Down Door # on the front panel to turn the unit on.

  • Page 25: Volume Control

    Upper Display Line F. Press the Mute Button again to return to normal operation. • The DPR 1001 may be set so that the tone controls are either activated or "flat", which de-activates them. To change the tone mode setting, press the Tone...

  • Page 26: Surround Mode Chart

    Dolby Digital EX Available when the DPR 1001 is configured for 6.1/7.1-channel operation, Dolby Digital EX is the latest version of Dolby Digital. When used with movies or other programs that have special encoding, Dolby Digital EX reproduces specially encoded soundtracks so that a full 6.1/7.1 sound field is available.
  • Page 27 CD audio discs. When a CD or DVD player is connected to the DPR 1001 and a CD is playing, the PCM Bitstream Indicator A will light. You will also see this indication if you are playing an LD disc with the standard digital soundtrack.

  • Page 28: Tuner Operation

    During PCM playback, you may select any Surround mode except Dolby Digital or DTS. MP3 Audio Playback The DPR 1001 is among the few A/V receivers to pro- vide onboard decoding for the MP3 audio format used by computers and portable audio devices. By offering...

  • Page 29: Front Panel Connections

    Once changed to an output, the setting will remain as long as the DPR 1001 is turned on, unless the setting is changed in the OSD menu system, as described above.

  • Page 30: Advanced Features

    OFF appears. This setting is temporary and will remain active only until it is changed or until the DPR 1001 is turned off. Once the unit is turned off, the semi-OSD displays will remain activated, even if they were switched off for the...

  • Page 31: Multiroom Operation

    Full-OSD Time-Out Adjustment The FULL OSD menu system is used to simplify the setup and adjustment of the DPR 1001, 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 32: Configuring The Remote

    Selector buttons to turn on to a specific source. As long as an IR feed to the DPR 1001 has been estab- lished from the remote room, using any of the buttons on either remote will control the remote location volume rî, change the tuner frequency wÉ, change...

  • Page 33: Automatic Code Entry

    on the menu screen (Figure 20) one at a time, starting with the “1” button. After you press the “1” Button k, the remote’s LCD screen will briefly go blank as the code is being transmitted, but you will see the “transmit” icon in the upper right corner of the display to serve as con- firmation that the remote is sending out com-...

  • Page 34: Learning Commands

    CONFIGURING THE REMOTE 10. After pressing and releasing the “1” Button k, check to see whether the device has turned back on. If it has, skip to Step 12. If it does not turn off, press the “2” Button k, or the next button in the numeric sequence if you are repeating the procedure, as instructed by the LCD screen in Figure 25.

  • Page 35: Changing Devices

    Button n twice when the LEARN MENU (Figure 29) appears so that you see the display show in Figure 33. The remote will return to normal operation within 30 seconds. L E A R N M E N U E N D L E A R N I N G Figure 33 12.
  • Page 36 CONFIGURING THE REMOTE your system, changing devices or other common tasks. Thanks to the remote’s two-line display, it is easier than ever for you to take advantage of the power of macro commands. Recording a Macro To record a macro into the remote’s memory, follow these steps: 1.

  • Page 37: Punch-Through Configuration

    Reverse, and Skip Up/Down) to link to a different device. For example, if your TV, cable box or satellite receiver is connected through the DPR you will most likely want to use the DPR’s volume control commands even when the remote has been set to issue all other commands for the video device.

  • Page 38: Channel Punch-Through

    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 Selectors to transmit commands to the cable box even though the other button commands are programmed to operate the VCR.

  • Page 39: Renaming

    T V < - T V Figure 63 EzSet Configuration Harman Kardon’s patented EzSet feature makes it easier than ever to calibrate the output levels on your new DPR for maximum playback accuracy. In addition to automatically setting the levels, the DPR remote’s LCD display allows the unit to be used as a direct read-out SPL meter.
  • Page 40 CONFIGURING THE REMOTE by the new button will appear. Following our example, the next letter needed is a “D,” so you would press the “3” button once. b. To enter a letter that uses the same numeric key, you must first press the ›...

  • Page 41: Resetting The Remote

    to the next position. Then press the Numeric as required to enter the desired letter. This is the way you would enter the second “O” in the word ZOOM, and again for the letter “M. ” c. To enter a blank space, press the ›...

  • Page 42: Troubleshooting Guide

    AC power cord and check the unit’s operation. If the system still malfunctions, a sys- tem reset may clear the problem. To totally reset the DPR 1001’s processor and clear all setting and configuration data, including all tuner presets, output level settings, delay times, surround...

  • Page 43: Technical Specifications

    Height measurement includes feet and chassis. All features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Harman Kardon and Power for the Digital Revolution are registered trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated. is a trademark of Harman International Industries, Incorporated (patent no. 5,386,478).
  • Page 44 ® 250 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, New York 11797 www.harmankardon.com © 2003 Harman International Industries, Incorporated Part No.: YIAR-L2000-01A...

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