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- Page 1 AVR 460 AVR 360 AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVERS OWNER’S MANUAL – Basic Functions...
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Page 2: Safety Information
SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety InStructIonS Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. - Page 3 Do not open the cabinet There are no user-serviceable components inside this product. Opening the cabinet may present a shock hazard, and any modification to the product will void your warranty. If water or any metal object such as a paper clip, wire or staple accidentally falls inside the unit, disconnect it from the AC power source immediately, and consult an authorized service center.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION INTRODUCTION FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS ZONE 2 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS (AVR 460 only) INTRODUCTION TO HOME THEATER CONNECTIONS Speaker Connections Subwoofer Connecting Source Devices to the AVR Audio Connections Digital Audio Analog Audio Video Connections Digital Video... -
Page 5: Introduction
Please register your AVR 460/AVR 360 at www.harmankardon.com. NOTE: You’ll need the product’s serial number. At the same time, you can choose to be notified about new products and/or special promotions. thank you for choosing a Harman Kardon® product! For more than fifty years, the Harman Kardon® mission has been to share a passion for music and entertainment, using leading-edge technology to achieve premium performance. -
Page 6: Audio Inputs
INTRODUCTION audio Inputs • AM/FM tuner • Analog Audio 1 through 5 • Front-panel Analog Audio • 6-/8-Channel Analog Audio audio/Video Inputs • Three Analog Video • Front-panel Analog Video • Two Component Video 100MHz • Four HDMI™ (V.1.3a with Deep Color) •... -
Page 7: Front-Panel Controls
Power indicator Setup Remote IR Sensor Standby/On Info Switch Settings Resolution Power Indicator: This LED has three possible modes: Main Power Off: When the AVR is unplugged or the Main Power Switch is off, this LED is off. • Standby : Amber indicates that the AVR is ready to be turned on. - Page 8 FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS KLM N Navigation: These buttons are used to navigate the AVR’s menus. OK: Press this button to select the currently highlighted item. Headphone Jack/EzSet/EQ™ Microphone Input: Plug a 1/4" stereo headphone plug into this jack for private listening. This jack is used to connect the supplied microphone for the EzSet/EQ™...
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Page 9: Rear-Panel Connections
A-BUS IR Carrier IR Output Output (AVR 460 only) (AVR 460 only) Component 1-2 Inputs Analog 2 & 4 Outputs FM Antenna AM Antenna A-BUS Power Input A-BUS Port A-BUS on AVR 460 only Zone 2 Audio Outputs Preamp Outputs (AVR 460 only) Subwoofer Analog 1-5... - Page 10 REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS Analog 2 and 4 Outputs: Connect either of these analog audio outputs to the analog audio inputs of a recording device. A signal is available at these outputs whenever an analog audio source is playing. Zone 2 Audio Outputs (AVR 460 only): Connect these jacks to an external amplifier to power the speakers in the remote zone of a multizone system.
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Page 11: Main Remote Control Functions
IR Transmitter Lens AVR Power Off AVR Power On Source Selectors Audio Effects Alphanumeric Keys Last Back/Exit (AVR 460 only) Light Soft Keys Volume Mute Record Info Settings Setup SETUP INFO SLEEP LEARN Zone Selector MAIN REMOTE CONTROL The AVR 460/AVR 360 remote is capable of controlling 8 devices, including the AVR itself and an iPod docked in The Bridge III. - Page 12 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS Buttons dedicated to the AVR are available at any time, even in another device mode: AVR Power On and Off, Audio Effects, Video Modes, Surround Modes, Volume, Mute and Sleep Settings. Press the AVR Settings Button near the bottom of the remote to return it to AVR mode.
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Page 13: Zone 2 Remote Control Functions (Avr 460 Only)
Mute Button: Press to mute the AVR’s speaker and headphone outputs. To end the muting, press this button, adjust the volume, or turn off the receiver. Channel/Page Control: When the tuner has been selected, this control changes a preset radio station. While operating a cable, satellite or HDTV set- top box or a television, press these buttons to change channels. -
Page 14: Introduction To Home Theater
INTRODUCTION TO HOME THEATER This introductory section will help you to familiarize yourself with some basic concepts unique to multichannel surround sound receivers, which will make setup and operation smoother. typical Home theater System A home theater typically includes an audio/video receiver, which controls the system;... -
Page 15: Connections
There are different types of audio and video connections used to connect the receiver, the speakers, the video display, and the source devices. The Consumer Electronics Association has established the CEA® color-coding standard. See Table 1. Table 1 – Connection Color Guide Audio Connections Left Front (FL/FR) -
Page 16: Digital Audio
CONNECTIONS Digital audio The AVR 460/AVR 360 is equipped with four HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) inputs, and one output. HDMI technology enables digital audio and video information to be carried using a single cable, delivering the highest quality picture and sound. The AVR 460/AVR 360 uses HDMI (V.1.3a with Deep Color) technology and is capable of processing both the audio and video components of the HDMI data, minimizing the number of cable connections in your system. -
Page 17: Video Connections
Video connections Many sources output both audio and video signals (e.g., Blu-ray Disc or DVD player, cable television box, HDTV tuner, satellite box, VCR, DVR). In addition to the audio connection, make one type of video connection for each of these sources (only one at a time for any source). -
Page 18: Speaker Placement
SPEAKER PLACEMENT Optimally, the speakers should be placed in a circle with the listening position at its center. The speakers should be angled so that they directly face the listening position. Front Speaker Placement The center speaker is placed either on top of, below or mounted on the wall above or below the video display screen. -
Page 19: Getting Started
Installing the AVR 460/AVR 360 and connecting it to the other system components can be complex. To simplify installation, it is suggested that you design your system before you begin connecting wires and cables. Although the rear-panel jacks allow for a variety of audio and video connections to other components, the AVR’s software organizes the connections into 6 conventional sources: Cable/SAT, DVD, TV, Game, Media Server and AUX. - Page 20 GETTING STARTED Decide which sources to connect to each of the video inputs: Assign only one unique video input to each source. Use the best type of video connection available for each source. • If your system-best video connection is “HDMI”, select up to four HDMI source devices and assign them to one of the four numbered HDMI Inputs.
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Page 21: Installation
You are now ready to begin installing the AVR. Before beginning to connect the various components to the receiver, turn off all devices, including the AVR 460/AVR 360, and unplug their power cords. Don’t plug in any of the power cords until you have finished making all of your connections. The receiver generates heat. - Page 22 INSTALLATION If any source devices are equipped with a compatible Remote IR Input, use a 1/8" (3,5 mm) mini-plug interconnect cable (not included) to connect the AVR’s Remote IR Output to the source device’s Remote IR Input. The AVR 460/AVR 360 outputs a “stripped carrier” IR signal through the Remote IR Output, and the AVR 460 has a full-carrier IR signal available at the Carrier Remote IR Output.
- Page 23 Step nIne – plug in ac power cords Before plugging the AVR into an unswitched electrical outlet, make sure the Main Power Switch on the rear panel is off, to prevent the possibility of damaging the AVR in case of a transient power surge. You may plug one device that draws no more than 50 watts into the AC Switched Accessory Outlet on the rear panel.
- Page 24 INSTALLATION Enter a code from Step 1, above. If the device turns off, press the Source Selector again to save the code. It will flash and the remote will exit Program mode. If the device does not turn off, enter another code. If you run out of codes, search through all of the codes in the remote’s library for that product type by pressing the Button repeatedly until the...
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Page 25: Initial Setup
In this section, you will configure the AVR 460/AVR 360 to match your actual system. A video display must be connected to one of the video monitor outputs on the receiver. uSInG tHe on-Screen menu SyStem Although it’s possible to configure the AVR using only the remote and the front-panel messages, it is easier to use the full-screen menu system. -
Page 26: Set Up Sources
INITIAL SETUP Select “Automatic Setup-EzSet/EQ™, and the screen shown in Figure 21 will appear. Figure 21 – EzSet/EQ Screen To return to the Speaker Setup menu without starting the EzSet/EQ™ process, select Back. When you are ready to begin, select Continue. NOTE: The AVR 460/AVR 360 will automatically set its master volume to –25dB. - Page 27 Audio Effects: Displays the Audio Effects submenu, where you may adjust the Dolby Volume setting, the bass and treble tone controls, the LFE trim, the Equalization On/Off setting and the MP3 enhancement. These settings affect each source independently. Leave this submenu at its default settings, and return to it later if your system requires fine-tuning.
- Page 28 INITIAL SETUP Resolution to Display: This setting reflects the video output resolution, which is dependent upon the capabilities of the video display. • If the display is connected to the AVR’s HDMI Output, the two devices will communicate with each other, and the AVR will automatically select the best available video output resolution.
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Page 29: Operation
Now that you have installed your components and completed a basic configuration, you are ready to begin enjoying your home theater system. turnInG on tHe aVr 460/aVr 360 Flip the rear-panel Main Power Switch to the "On" position. The Power Indicator on the front panel will turn amber, indicating that the AVR is in Standby mode and is ready to be turned on. -
Page 30: Mute Function
OPERATION Dolby Volume calibration offset Calibration Offset is a feature of Dolby Volume that allows you to adjust the calibration of the AVR 460/AVR 360 to optimally match your speakers and listening environment. The AVR 460/AVR 360 is calibrated with the average speaker sensitivity in mind;... -
Page 31: Using The Radio
uSInG tHe raDIo To select the AVR 460/AVR 360’s built-in radio: Press the Source List Button on the front panel. Use the scroll to the desired band. Press the Radio Source Selector on the remote. Press it again to switch bands (AM or FM). -
Page 32: Recording
OPERATION Program Search (PTY) An important feature of RDS is its capability of encoding broadcasts with Program Type (PTY) codes that indicate the type of material being broadcast. You may search for a specific Program Type (PTY) by following these steps: Press the Play button until the current PTY is shown in the Main Information Display. -
Page 33: Ipod Manual Mode
Videos: Select this line to view videos stored on an iPod or an iPhone that supports video browsing. NOTES ON VIDEO PLAYBACK: • As of this writing, video browsing is only supported on the iPod 5G, iPod classic (80GB, 120GB and 160GB), iPod nano 3G and 4G, and iPod touch or iPhone (when loaded with software version 2 or higher). -
Page 34: Selecting A Surround Mode
OPERATION When a slideshow is being displayed, some controls have different effects: • To pause the slideshow, including any audio track that is playing, press the Pause Button. • To resume a paused slideshow, press the Pause Button. Pressing the Play Button begins audio playback. -
Page 35: Processor Reset
SYMPTOM CAUSE Unit does not function when Main • No AC Power Power Switch is turned on • Display lights, but no sound or Intermittent input connections picture • Mute is on • Volume control is down No sound from any speaker; •... -
Page 36: Appendix
APPENDIX appendix – Default settings Table A1 – Recommended Source Component Connections Device Type AVR 460/AVR 360 Source Cable TV, satellite TV, HDTV CBL/SAT or other device that delivers television programs DVD Audio/Video, SACD, Blu- ray Disc, HD-DVD player Media Server, including Media Server Harman Kardon DMC 1000 Video game console... -
Page 37: Technical Specifications
Audio Section Stereo Mode, Continuous Average Power (FTC) AVR 360: 70 Watts per channel, 20Hz - 20 kHz AVR 460: 80 Watts per channel, 20Hz - 20 kHz @ < 0.07% THD, both channels driven into 8 ohms 7 Channel Surround Modes Power Per Individual Channel, with all channels driven Front L&R channels: AVR 360: 55 Watts per channel... - Page 38 8500 Balboa Blvd., Northridge, CA 91329 www.harmankardon.com © 2009 Harman International Industries, Incorporated. All rights reserved. Part No. CQX1A1433Z...