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AVR 310 Audio/Video Receiver
OWNER'S MANUAL
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• 5CH STEREO
Power
Phones
AVR 310
• HALL 1
DTS
MUTE
DIGITAL
• HALL 2
DOLBY D
PRO LOGIC
• THEATER
PCM
3 STEREO
MP3
• VMAx
OPTICAL
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Surround Mode
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THEATER
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Digital Select
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  • Page 1 AVR 310 Audio/Video Receiver OWNER’S MANUAL AVR 310 • • HALL 1 • DIGITAL • HALL 2 • PRO LOGIC • THEATER • 3 STEREO • VMAx • 5CH STEREO • LOGIC 7 • SURR. OFF Power Phones MUTE AUTO...

  • 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...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    DVD and LD releases and Digital Television broadcasts. While complex digital systems are hard at work within the AVR 310 to make all of this happen, hookup and operation are simple. Color-keyed connections, a programmable remote control, and on-screen menus make the AVR 310 easy to use.

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    Safety Information Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR 310 has been designed for use with 120-volt AC current. Connection to a line volt- age 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

    NOTE: This switch is normally left in the “ON” position. System Power Control: When the Main Power Switch is “ON, ” press this button to turn on the AVR 310; press it again to turn AUTO TUNED ST MEMORY PRESET MUTE...
  • Page 6 Volume Control: Turn this knob clockwise to increase the volume, counterclockwise to decrease the volume. If the AVR 310 is muted, adjusting volume control will automatically release the unit from the silenced condition.

  • Page 7: Front Panel Information Display

    Theater Mode Indicator: This indicator lights to show that the Theater mode is in use. Night Mode Indicator: This indicator lights when the AVR 310 is in the Night mode, which preserves the dynamic range of digital program material at low volume levels.
  • Page 8 8 FRONT PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY other aspects of the AVR 310’s operation. 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...

  • Page 9: Rear Panel Connections

    Video 2 Video Inputs g Video 2 Video Outputs h Video 1 Video Inputs i Optical Digital Inputs · ° AC INPUT ~120V/60HZ A MODEL NO. AVR 310 NORTHRIDGE LISTED CALIFORNIA, USA E191351 40KK AUDIO EQUIPMENT MADE IN CHINA...
  • Page 10 10 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS correct polarity by connecting the red (+) termi- nals on the AVR 310 to the red (+) terminals on the speaker and the black (–) terminals on the AVR 310 to the black (–) terminals on the speakers.

  • 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 Input Selectors: Pressing one of these buttons will perform three actions at the same time. First, if the AVR 310 is not turned on, this will power up the unit. Next, it will select the source shown on the button as the input to the AVR 310.
  • Page 13 (See page 38 for more information on programming the remote.) Skip Up/Down Buttons: These buttons do not have a direct function with the AVR 310, but when used with a compatibly programmed CD or DVD changer they will change the disc currently being played in the changer.

  • Page 14: Zone Ii Remote Control Functions

    Multi IR jack b, this button turns the Multi-Room system on and off. AVR Selector: Press this button to turn on the AVR 310. The input in use when the unit was last on will be selected. AM/FM Tuner Select: Press this button to select the Tuner as the input to the Multiroom system.

  • Page 15: Installation And Connections

    Output jacks ™ on the AVR 310. 3. Connect the output of any digital sources to the appropriate input connections on the AVR 310 rear panel. Note that the Optical and Coaxial digital inputs ij be used with a Dolby Digital or DTS source or the output of a conventional CD or LD player’s...
  • Page 16 The amplifier will be connected to the room’s speakers. No volume control is required, as the AVR 310 and the remote IR link will pro- vide that function. At the AVR 310, plug the audio interconnect cables into the Multi- Room Output jacks ‚...

  • Page 17: System Configuration

    You are now ready to power up the AVR 310 to begin these final adjustments. 1. Plug the Power Cable ° into an unswitched AC outlet.
  • Page 18 Be certain to follow the (+) and (–) polarity indicators that are on the bottom of the battery compartment. 5. Turn the AVR 310 on either by pressing the System Power Control on the front panel, or via the remote by pressing the...

  • Page 19: Input Setup

    System Configuration Input Setup The first step in configuring the AVR 310 is to select an input. This may be done by pressing the front panel Input Source Selector until the desired input’s name appears momen- tarily in the Main Information Display and the green LED lights next to the input’s...

  • Page 20: Delay Settings

    System Configuration Note that the data lines next to the items in the screen display will show either numbers or a series of dashes, depending on whether or not the specific parameter is adjustable. For exam- ple, the Center Delay and Night Mode items are only adjustable for Dolby Digital, and the Delay Time is only adjusted for Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic.

  • Page 21: Speaker Setup

    , and press the Set button return to the main menu. Speaker Setup This menu tells the AVR 310 which type of speakers are in use. This is important as it adjusts the settings that determine which speakers receive low frequency (bass) informa- tion.

  • Page 22: Output Level Adjustment

    When this option is selected, all bass information will be routed to the front left/right “main” speakers. • If a subwoofer is connected to the AVR 310, you have the option to have the front left/right “main” speakers reproduce bass...

  • Page 23: Manual Output Level Adjustment

    Using EzSet Harman Kardon’s exclusive EzSet remote makes it possible to quickly and accurately set the AVR 310’s output levels without the use of a sound pressure meter, although manual adjust- ment is also available. However, for the easiest set-up, follow these steps while seated in the listening position that will be used most often: 1.
  • Page 24 Once the settings outlined on the previous pages have been made, the AVR 310 is ready for operation. While there are some additional settings to be made, these are best done after...

  • Page 25: Operation

    Turning the AVR 310 On or Off • When using the AVR 310 for the first time, you must press the Main Power Switch on the front panel to turn the unit on. This places the...

  • Page 26: Surround Mode Chart

    Operation Surround Mode Chart MODE FEATURES DOLBY DIGITAL Available only with digital input sources encoded with Dolby Digital data. It provides up to five separate main audio channels and a special dedicated Low-Frequency Effects channel. Available only with digital input sources encoded with DTS data. Available on special DVD, LD and audio-only discs, DTS provides up to five separate main audio channels and a special dedicated low frequency channel.

  • Page 27: Surround Mode Selection

    (HDTV) system. Note that an optional, external RF demodulator is required to use the AVR 310 to listen to the Dolby Digital sound tracks available on laser discs. Connect the RF output of the LD player to...
  • Page 28 “Audio Select” button or in a menu screen on the disc) to send a full 5.1 feed to the AVR 310. It is also possible for the type of sig- nal feed to change during the course of a DVD playback.

  • Page 29: Tuner Operation

    Stereo mode, unless the receiver detects a Dolby Digital or DTS bitstream. MP3 Audio Playback The AVR 310 is one of the first A/V receivers to provide on-board decoding for the MP3 audio format used by computers and portable audio devices.

  • Page 30: Tape Recording

    Once the jack is changed to an output, the setting will remain as long as the AVR 310 is turned on, unless the setting is changed in the OSD menu system, as described above.

  • 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

    Turn-On Volume Level As is the case with most audio/video receivers, when the AVR 310 is turned on, it will always return to the volume setting in effect when the unit was turned off. However, you may prefer to...
  • Page 33 Full-OSD Time Out Adjustment 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

    Selector buttons to turn on to a specific source. As long as an IR feed to the AVR 310 has been established from the remote room, using any of...

  • Page 35: Programming The Remote

    Auto Search Method. Auto Search Method If the unit you wish to include in the AVR 310’s remote is not listed in the code tables in this manual or if the code does not seem to operate...

  • Page 36: Learning Codes

    Program/SPL Indicator flashes amber and the light under the device selector but- ton turns red. Release the buttons. 4. Press the button on the AVR 310 remote that you wish to program. Note that the Program/SPL Indicator will stop flashing.

  • Page 37: Programmed Device Functions

    Selectors will blink and then turn off. Example: To program the Macro 1 button so that it turns on the AVR 310, TV and a Cable Box, follow these steps: • Press the Macro 1 button and Mute buttons at the same time and then release them.

  • Page 38: Volume Punch-Through

    If it appears that only a few functions operate, check to see if another code set will work with more buttons. • When a button is pressed on the AVR 310 remote, the red light under the Input Selector for the product being operated should flash briefly.

  • Page 39: Reassigning Device Control Selectors

    Programming the Remote Reassigning Device Control Selectors Although each Input Selector is normally assigned to the category of product shown on the remote, it is possible to reassign one of these but- tons to operate a second device of another type. For example, if you have two VCRs but no satellite receiver, you may program the “SAT”...

  • Page 40: Function List

    Function List No. Button Name AVR Function Power Off Power Off Power Off Power On Power On Power On Mute Mute Mute AVR Select DVD Input Select DVD Select CD Input Select Tape Tape Input Select VID 1 Video 1 Select VID 2 Video 2 Select 10 VID 3...
  • Page 41 Function List No. Button Name AVR Function 45 Tune Up Tune Up Next Chapter 46 Direct Direct Tuner Entry 47 Clear Clear Clear 48 Preset Up Preset Tune Up Slow Forward 49 Tune Down Tune Down Prev Chapter Track Increment 50 OSD 51 D.
  • Page 42 Setup Code Table: TV Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number A MARK 103 132 ADMIRAL AKAI 001 160 AMPRO 070 164 AMSTRAD ANAM 045 055 057 076 095 099 103 106 109 112 122 001 011 103 BLAUPUNKT BROKSONIC 205 206 CANDLE 001 002 003 011 CAPEHART CENTURION...
  • Page 43 Setup Code Table: TV (continued) MIDLAND MINERVA MITSUBISHI 001 011 030 033 042 044 100 107 115 154 160 167 168 175 176 021 031 NATIONAL 177 178 179 180 181 182 001 013 022 025 030 042 057 121 123 125 NIKEI ONKING ONWA...
  • Page 44 Setup Code Table: VCR Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number AIWA AKAI 022 048 050 108 109 126 AMPRO AMSTRAD ANAM 037 039 089 AUDIO DYNAMICS 018 029 044 048 BROKSONIC 041 043 110 147 166 CANDLE 134 135 137 CANON 034 037 039 135 140 CAPEHART CITIZEN CRAIG...
  • Page 45 Setup Code Table: VCR (continued) NORDMENDE OPTIMUS OPTONICA 057 058 ORION 147 166 PANASONIC 070 074 078 086 114 125 150 167 172 PENTAX 019 026 037 039 067 PHILCO 037 039 040 071 PHILIPS 037 039 040 058 071 075 087 PILOT PIONEER 019 027 052...
  • Page 46 Setup Code Table: CD Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number ADCOM AIWA 156 170 AKAI AUDIO TECHNICA AUDIOACCESS AUDIOFILE CALIFORNIA AUDIO CAPETRONIC CARRERA CARVER 140 141 CASIO CLARINETTE CROWN CURTIS MATHES DENON EMERSON FISHER FRABA FUNAI GENEXXA GOLDSTAR HAITAI HARMAN KARDON 040 054 HITACHI INKEL JC PENNEY...
  • Page 47 Setup Code Table: CD (continued) ONKYO 046 171 OPTIMUS 057 064 PANASONIC 119 158 PHILIPS 149 209 PIONEER 094 096 PROTON QUASAR RADIO SHACK 093 150 REALISTIC 058 093 ROTEL SAMSUNG SANSUI 134 157 SANYO 082 095 SCOTT SEARS SHARP 105 114 SHERWOOD 041 058...
  • Page 48 Setup Code Table: Tape Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number HARMAN KARDON Setup Code Table: Audio Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number HARMAN KARDON Setup Code Table: DVD Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number APEX DIGITAL CALIFORNIA AUDIO DENON 002 019 022 034 051 003 004 GOLDSTAR HARMAN KARDON 001 032...
  • Page 49 Setup Code Table: SAT Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number ALPHASTAR ALPHASTAR DBS ALPHASTAR DSR 422 442 AMPLICA BIRDVIEW 414 425 CAPETRONICS CHANNEL MASTER 320 321 325 361 CHAPARRAL 315 316 380 451 CITOH CURTIS MATHES DRAKE 312 313 318 413 DX ANTENNA 331 352 379 483 ECHOSTAR...
  • Page 50 Setup Code Table: CBL Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number 001 003 011 045 048 052 059 110 ALLEGRO AMERICAST ANTRONIX ARCHER 012 014 021 031 112 BELCOR CABLE STAR 033 113 CENTURION CENTURY CITIZEN 014 111 COLOUR VOICE 069 090 COMBANO 083 084 COMTRONICS 026 037...
  • Page 51 Setup Code Table: CBL (continued) PULSAR RADIO SHACK 111 112 213 053 214 RECOTON REGAL 055 056 061 099 100 101 207 REGENCY 063 115 REMBRANT SAMSUNG 037 072 186 SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 003 018 047 048 049 051 052 110 183 184 203 204 SEAM SHERITECH SIGNAL...

  • Page 52: Troubleshooting Guide

    After the pause, reconnect the AC power cord and check the unit’s operation. If the system still malfunctions, a system reset may clear the problem. To clear the AVR 310’s entire system memory including tuner presets, output level settings, 52 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SOLUTION •...

  • Page 53: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Audio Section Stereo Mode Continuous Average Power (FTC) 60 Watts per channel, 20Hz–20kHz, @ < 0.07% THD, both channels driven into 8 ohms Five-Channel Surround Modes Power Per Individual Channel Front L&R channels: 50 Watts per channel @ < 0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms Center channel: 50 Watts @ <...
  • Page 54 Notes 54 NOTES...
  • Page 55 Notes 55 NOTES...
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