Harman Kardon AVR 310 Owner's Manual

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Page 1 AVR 310 Audio/Video Receiver OWNER’S MANUAL AVR 310 • VID 1 • CD • • HALL 1 MUTE AUTO TUNED ST MEMORY PRESET • DIGITAL • HALL 2 • VID 2 • TAPE SLEEP DOLBY D • PRO LOGIC • THEATER •...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
AVR 310 Audio/Video 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 Input Setup Surround Setup Delay Settings Speaker Setup Output Level Adjustment...
Page 3: Introduction
While complex digital systems are hard ment. On-screen menus make it simple to enter Technology at work within the AVR 310 to make all of this settings for speakers, inputs and delay times, Harman Kardon’s Exclusive Logic 7 and ™...
Page 4: Safety Information
If this Your AVR 310 has been designed for use with grounding system of the building, as close to equipment does cause harmful interference to 120-volt AC current.
Page 5: Front-Panel Controls
“flat, ” without any bass or treble alter- Power Switch 1 is “ON, ” press this button ation, no matter how the actual Bass and to turn on the AVR 310; press it again to turn Treble controls &( are adjusted. 5 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS...
Page 6: Front Panel Controls
If the AVR 310 is muted, acceptable signal when the Tuning Selector from the remote control. Aim the remote at this adjusting volume control will automatically 8ué...
Page 7: Front-Panel Information Display
O Night Mode Indicator: This indicator for more information on the Channel Indicators.) lights when an analog input source has been lights when the AVR 310 is in the Night mode, selected. R Preset Number/Sleep Timer: When the which preserves the dynamic range of digital...
Page 8: Front Panel Information Display
AVR 310’s operation. Z Mute Indicator: This indicator lights to remind you that the AVR 310’s output has been silenced by pressing the Mute button ˚ Press the Mute button again to return to the previously selected output level.
Page 9: Rear-Panel Connections
AC INPUT VIDEO S-VIDEO ~120V/60HZ A ¡ VID 3 VID 3 TAPE ™ MULTI VID 2 VID 2 £ MODEL NO. AVR 310 ANTENNA NORTHRIDGE LISTED CALIFORNIA, USA COAX E191351 40KK REMOTE AUDIO EQUIPMENT MADE IN CHINA ¢ VID 1...
Page 10: Rear Panel Connections
¡ Tape Inputs: Connect these jacks to the d Video 1 Video Outputs: Connect these correct polarity by connecting the red (+) termi- nals on the AVR 310 to the red (+) terminals on PLAY/OUT jacks of an audio recorder. jacks to the RECORD/INPUT composite or the speaker and the black (–) terminals on the...
Page 11: Main Remote Control Functions
6-Channel Direct Input Mute EzSet Sensor Microphone NOTE: The function names shown here are each button’s feature when used with the AVR 310. Most buttons have additional functions when used with other devices. See pages 40-41 for a list of these functions.
Page 12 AUTO indicator X goes button is also used in the “Auto Search” time. First, if the AVR 310 is not turned on, this out, pressing the Tuning buttons u8≠ process. (See page 35 for more information on will power up the unit.
Page 13 Skip Up/Down Buttons: These buttons wish to set up. Press the Set button p and the programming process. (See page 35 for do not have a direct function with the AVR 310, then select another channel to configure. more information on programming the remote.)
Page 14: Zone Ii Remote Control Functions
∫ AVR Selector: Press this button to turn functions. TAPE on the AVR 310. The input in use when the unit was last on will be selected. ˙ Disc Skip: Press this button to change TUNING discs on compatible Harman Kardon CD or DVD ç...
Page 15: Installation And Connections
The Audio and Video Record/In jacks on AVR 310 rear panel. Note that the Optical Cables that are run inside walls should have the the VCR should be connected to the Video 1...
Page 16 Monitor Output ‹. room’s speakers. No volume control is required, Digital and DTS decoding system or with DVD as the AVR 310 and the remote IR link will pro- players using the DVD Audio Format. If an System and Power Connections vide that function.
Page 17: System Configuration
Don’t be afraid to move things You are now ready to power up the AVR 310 to around until the system sounds correct. Optimize begin these final adjustments.
Page 18: Input Setup
32.) With the semi-OSD system, you may 4. Turn the AVR 310 on either by pressing the figurations with the resultant changes to the make adjustments directly, by pressing the but- System Power Control 2 on the front bass management system.
Page 19 Input Setup Within five seconds, make your input selection material), where it is unlikely that surround- The first step in configuring the AVR 310 is to using the Selector buttons on the front panel encoded material will be used. Alternatively, the...
Page 20: Delay Settings
System Configuration Depending on the surround mode selected, you mal delay time. For example, if the front When the CENTER DELAY is set, or if the will now proceed to change either the delay speakers are ten feet away and the sur- Dolby Pro Logic mode is selected, the ›...
Page 21: Speaker Setup
S E T U P be sent to the left and right front channel • If a subwoofer is connected to the AVR 310, outputs. When only front left and right speak- L E F T / R I G H T :...
Page 22: Output Level Adjustment
The Speaker Configuration may also be abbreviation “LFE”, which stands for “low- AVR 310’s output levels without the use of a changed at any time without using the full-OSD frequency effects. ”...
Page 23: Manual Output Level Adjustment
The tone will stop adjusted appear in both the on-screen output terminal. and the AVR 310 will return to normal display (if connected) and the Main operation. Information Display Y, alternating with...
Page 24 MENU line, and then press the Set button Once the settings outlined on the previous p to return to the main AUDIO SETUP pages have been made, the AVR 310 is ready menu. for operation. While there are some additional...
Page 25: Operation
TV monitor connected to the AVR 310. Turning the AVR 310 On or Off disappear and the words SLEEP OFF • When using the AVR 310 for the first time, you appear in the Main Information Display Y. Volume Control must press the Main Power Switch 1 on the •...
Page 26: Surround Mode Chart
Operation Surround Mode Chart MODE FEATURES DELAY TIME RANGE DOLBY DIGITAL Available only with digital input sources encoded with Dolby Digital data. It provides Center: 0 ms – 5 ms up to five separate main audio channels and a special dedicated Low-Frequency Effects Initial Setting –...
Page 27: Surround Mode Selection
When playing a digital source such as DVD, first Surround Mode Selector 7 to scroll up or is required to use the AVR 310 to listen to the select the input using the remote or front panel down through the list of available modes. To Dolby Digital sound tracks available on laser controls as outlined in this manual.
Page 28 Pulse Code Modulation, or PCM, signal is AVR 310. It is also possible for the type of sig- Speaker/Channel Input Indicators Q will being received. This is the type of digital audio nal feed to change during the course of a DVD flash.
Page 29: Tuner Operation
MP3 Audio Playback 2. Press the AM/FM Tuner Select button g patible with the AVR 310. The AVR 310 is one of the first A/V receivers to or Tuner Band Selector 9 again to switch provide on-board decoding for the MP3 audio between AM and FM so that the desired 3.
Page 30: Tape Recording
Once the jack is changed to an output, to turn the sensor and indicator off. the setting will remain as long as the AVR 310 Recalling Preset Stations is turned on, unless the setting is changed in Once the reference level has been set, press •...
Page 31: Channel Direct Input
The AVR 310 is equipped for future expansion through the use of optional, external adapters for formats that the AVR 310 may not be capa- ble of processing. When an adapter is connected to the 6-Channel Direct Input ª, you may...
Page 32: Advanced Features
Set button p. If you have no other press the OSD button v to bring the main when the AVR 310 is turned on, it will always adjustments to make, press the OSD button AUDIO SETUP menu to the screen. Press return to the volume setting in effect when the v to exit the menu system.
Page 33 Full-OSD Time Out Adjustment The FULL-OSD menu system is used to simplify the setup and adjustment of the AVR 310 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 disappear from the screen or Time Out.
Page 34: Multiroom Operation
› cursor is next to the As long as an IR feed to the AVR 310 has been off the multiroom system, even when the AVR is MULTI-ROOM line. Press the Set button established from the remote room, using any of...
Page 35: Programming The Remote
2. Press the Set button p. The Program/SPL Direct Code Entry If the unit you wish to include in the AVR 310’s Indicator c will then blink green in a remote is not listed in the code tables in this...
Page 36: Learning Codes
4. Press the 7 button r four times. used combinations of commands with the press ton turns red. Release the buttons. of a single button on the AVR 310’s remote con- 5. Press and release the individual button for trol. Once programmed, a macro will send out 4.
Page 37: Programmed Device Functions
Input Selector e to change Example: To program the Macro 1 button so that it turns on the AVR 310, TV and a Cable the remote from controlling the AVR 310 to con- Box, follow these steps: trolling the additional product.
Page 38: Volume Punch-Through
VCR or DVD without having to change the device shown above. However, press the same Input selected by the AVR 310 or the remote. To pro- Selector in Steps 1 and 3. • When a button is pressed on the AVR 310...
Page 39: Reassigning Device Control Selectors
Programming the Remote Reassigning Device Control 1. Press any of the Input Selector buttons e Selectors and the ”O“ button r at the same time until the Program/SPL Indicator c begins to flash amber. Although each Input Selector e is normally assigned to the category of product shown on the 2.
Page 40: Function List
Function List No. Button Name AVR Function CD/CDR Tape VCR (VID 1) TV (VID 1) CBL (VID 3) SAT(VID 3) Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off Power On Power On Power On Power On...
Page 41 Function List No. Button Name AVR Function CD/CD-R Tape VCR (VID 1) TV (VID 1) CBL (VID 3) SAT (VID 3) 45 Tune Up Tune Up Next Chapter 46 Direct Direct Tuner Entry Track Direct 47 Clear Clear Clear Clear Clear Clear Clear...
Page 42: Setup Code Tables
FUNAI FUTURETECH 011 014 057 070 071 141 145 163 199 GOLDSTAR 093 097 104 110 113 GRUNDIG HALL MARK HARMAN KARDON HITACHI 011 015 017 018 029 072 144 147 INFINITY INKEL JC PENNEY 011 014 035 092 145...
Page 43 Setup Code Table: TV (continued) MARANTZ 074 148 MEMOREX 013 069 011 033 050 074 MIDLAND MITSUBISHI 011 033 044 100 154 167 168 NATIONAL 178 179 181 182 013 022 042 057 OPTIMUS OPTONICA ORION PANASONIC 057 076 PENNEY PHILCO 003 011 057 060 061...
Page 44 040 133 037 039 067 076 093 095 124 127 GO VIDEO 113 117 GOLDSTAR 018 019 026 087 092 100 107 GRAETZ HARMAN KARDON 018 049 HITACHI 011 040 048 067 130 INSTANTREPLAY 037 039 JC PENNEY 018 019 021 039 045 087...
Page 45 Setup Code Table: VCR (continued) PHILCO 037 039 040 071 PHILIPS 037 039 040 058 071 075 087 PILOT PIONEER 019 027 052 PORTLAND PULSAR QUARTZ 002 020 QUASAR 039 144 RADIO SHACK 003 045 057 074 087 093 133 134 137 140 141 142 152 153 158 159 160 161 019 026 039 067 093 095 124 127 157 REALISTIC 003 015 020 037 039 040 045 057 058 087 093 137 152 159 160...
Page 46 CARRERA CARVER 138 139 141 142 143 CASIO CROWN CURTIS MATHES DENON EMERSON FISHER 055 066 FUNAI GOLDSTAR HAITAI HARMAN KARDON 038 052 HITACHI INKEL JC PENNEY JENSEN 193 194 KENWOOD 028 060 076 077 146 KYOCERA LOTTE LUXMAN MAGNAVOX...
Page 47 Setup Code Table: CD (continued) QUASAR RADIO SHACK 091 148 REALISTIC 056 091 093 102 103 ROTEL SAMSUNG SANSUI 132 155 SANYO 080 093 SCOTT SEARS SHARP 103 112 149 178 SHERWOOD 039 056 103 131 SIGNATURE SONY 101 113 114 116 137 SOUNDSTREAM SYLVANIA...
Page 48 Setup Code Table: DVD Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number CALIFORNIA AUDIO DENON GOLDSTAR HARMAN KARDON KENWOOD LOTTE MAGNAVOX MITSUBISHI ONKYO OPTIMUS PANASONIC PIONEER RUNCO SAMSUNG SANYO SHARP SONY TECHNICS THOMSON TOSHIBA YAMAHA 48 SETUP CODES...
Page 49 Setup Code Table: SAT Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number ALPHASTAR ALPHASTAR DBS ALPHASTAR DSR CHANNEL MASTER CHAPARRAL 315 316 CITOH DRAKE 317 318 DX ANTENNA 331 352 ECHOSTAR 319 322 380 395 396 452 ELECTRO HOME EUROPLUS FUJITSU GENERAL ELECTRIC 408 474 GENERAL INSTRUMENT 301 303 323 365...
Page 50 Setup Code Table: CBL Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number 001 003 045 048 052 059 ALLEGRO AMERICAST ANTRONIX ARCHER 012 014 021 031 112 BELCOR CABLE STAR 033 113 CENTURION CENTURY CITIZEN 014 111 COMTRONICS 026 037 DIAMOND DIGI EAGLE 027 037 046 186 EASTERN 063 066 070 115 187 ELECTRICORD...
Page 51 Setup Code Table: CBL (continued) REGENCY 063 115 187 REMBRANT SAMSUNG 037 072 186 SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 003 018 047 048 052 130 145 183 203 204 SIGNAL SIGNATURE 001 188 SPRUCER 053 081 177 189 STARCOM 002 015 016 141 163 STARGATE 015 037 120 187 SYLVANIA...
Page 52: Troubleshooting Guide
Harman Kardon service depot. may clear the problem. To clear the AVR 310’s entire system memory NOTE: Resetting the processor will erase any including tuner presets, output level settings, configuration settings you have made for...
Page 53: Technical Specifications
Height measurement includes feet and chassis. All features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Harman Kardon is a registered trademark, and Power for the digital revolution is a trademark, of Harman International Industries, Inc. is a trademark of Harman International Industries, Inc. (Patent No. 5,386,478).
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