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32642_AVR41 Eng 04/03/1998 9:02 Side 1 Harman Kardon AVR41 Audio/Video Receiver Volume Contour STEREO TUNED AUTO TAPE M PRESET HALL SLEEP Pro Logic Wrap Surround Ctr. Boost Tuning Video 3 Bass Treble Balance Tape 1 Tape 2 Video 1 Video 2...
System Memory for Surround While complex systems are hard at work Description and Features Modes within the AVR41 to make all of this hap- The AVR41 is a full featured A/V receiver, pen, hookup and operation are simple. RDS System Including Radio Text...
Verify Line Voltage Before Use inside this product. Opening the cabinet exposed to direct sunlight or heating Your new Harman Kardon AVR41 is may present a shock hazard, and any equipment. configured for use with 230 volt AC line modification to the product will void your current.
The carton and shipping materials used other sections of the shipping protection with the remote control, front panel to protect your new AVR41 during ship- are recyclable. Please respect the environ- controls, rear panel connections and ment were specially designed to cushion...
32642_AVR41 Eng 04/03/1998 9:02 Side 4 Front Panel Controls ¸ ˘ ¯ ˜ ˆ ı Ù Volume Contour STEREO TUNED AUTO TAPE M PRESET Video 2 Video 1 RDS Seek Display HALL SLEEP Pro Logic Wrap P . Scan Video 3 Video 1 Tuning Mode Center...
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¯ reads NO CENTR (see page 13). pressed in, press this button to turn select the device connected to the ™ on the AVR41, press it again to place TV Inputs on the rear panel as & Rear Channel: Press this button it in standby.
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RDS information to be MEM indicator will flash in the dis- unit’s volume level. When the AVR41 displayed or to turn the display off play to remind you to choose a...
fl AC INPUT ANTENNA RIGHT LEFT AC 230V/50HZ 580W CENTER PRE OUT REMOTE CONTROL REAR LOOP PRE OUT MODEL NO.: AVR41 HARMAN KARDON NORTHRIDGE MAIN IN CALIFORNIA U.S.A. VIDEO CENTER FRONT SPEAKER VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 MONITOR SERIAL NO. 8Ω...
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This outlet provides AC power only jumper pins should remain connect- head recorder connected to the Tape when the AVR41 is turned on. Note ed to the Front Pre Out jacks 1/Mon jacks may be monitored dur- that the total power draw of the...
32642_AVR41 Eng 04/03/1998 9:02 Side 9 Remote Control Functions Infrared Transmitters Sleep Power Sleep Level Power Button Input Select Buttons AVR41 RC Spkrs Preset/Disc Skip Surround Calibrate Cassette Control Transport Control AM/FM Scan Manual Tune/Fast Forward/ Reverse Wrap Automatic Tune/Track Change...
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Power Button: Press this button is on, they will search only stations p Scan: Press this button to auto- to turn the AVR41 on or to put it in with the program type (PTY) select- matically scan through the list of sta- standby (see page 15).
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE: Many speaker is from the preferred listening products feature automatic turn on cir- If you are using the AVR41 to switch position. Ideally, the front channel cuitry which may accidentally be activated video inputs, connect the...
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NOTE: Be certain to match positive (+) your dealer for additional information. At least 15 cm from ceiling terminals on the AVR41 to the positive ter- minals on all speakers. While most speak- When using a single subwoofer and a...
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This setting enables you to tailor the out- in/outputs for all channels (as f.e. the HK remove the jumper pins connecting the put of the AVR41 to the type of centre chan- ADP 303). Connect it between all Preamp a and the front left/right outputs nel speaker in use.
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32642_AVR41 Eng 04/03/1998 9:03 Side 14 Installation and Configuration IMPORTANT NOTE: Many listeners are remote and observe that the test noise will only once and adjusting the levels often confused about the operation of the move first to the centre speaker, then to the using the main control Ùl...
Input Selector • When using the AVR41 for the first the remote or front panel progress. When the system is muted the time, it is necessary to press the...
Program guide. • The AVR41 is equipped with a memory • To programme the AVR41 for automatic system that permits a different surround When the programme you are listening to...
The tuner will run through the Tuning one frequency increment at a time, or AVR41’s memory for easy recall using the list of preset stations, stopping for five press and hold it to locate a specific front panel controls or the remote.
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32642_AVR41 Eng 04/03/1998 9:03 Side 19 Operation Programme Search (PTY) The AVR41 allows you to scan for a • When TRAFFIC is selected as the PTY A major benefit of RDS is it’s ability to specific PTY by using the following steps:...
AVR41 is sent to the record outputs. This one video source to another while you 5. After cycling through the RDS data means that any program you are...
This unit is designed for trouble-free operation. Most problems users encounter are due to operating errors. So, if you have a problem, first check this list for a possible solution. If the problem persists, consult your authorized Harman Kardon Dealer or Service Center.
32642_AVR41 Eng 04/03/1998 9:03 Side 22 Technical Specifications Stereo Mode Tuner Section: FM Continuous Average Power Per Channel (FTC) Usable Sensitivity, Mono : 11.2dBf (1µV/75 ohms) 65 Watts from 20Hz-20kHz: @<0.09% THD 50dB Quieting Sensitivity, both channels Stereo : 41dBf (31µV/75 ohms) driven into 8 ohms Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF) @ 65dBf, mono/stereo:...
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32642_AVR41 Eng 04/03/1998 9:03 Side 23 Notes ..................
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32642_AVR41 Eng 04/03/1998 9:03 Side 24 Staple or clip original invoice here. Declaration of Conformity We, Harman Marketing Europe A/S Kongevejen 194B DK-3460 Birkerød DENMARK declare in own responsibility, that the product described in this owner’s manual is in compliance with technical standards: EN 55 013/8.1994 EN 55 020/12.1994...