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- Page 1 AVR 460 AVR 360 AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER OWNER’S MANUAL – Advanced Functions...
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Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
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: Table Of Contents
ADVANCED FuNCTIONS Audio Processing and Surround Sound Analog Audio Signals Digital Audio Signals Surround Modes Dolby Surround Settings Manual Speaker Setup Audio Effects Video Adjustments Video Modes How to Adjust the Custom Picture Settings Multizone Operation Operating the Multizone System System Settings Advanced Remote Control Functions Processor Reset... -
Page 4: Digital Audio Signals
ADVANCED FuNCTIONS Much of the AVR 460/AVR 360’s performance is handled automatically, with little intervention required on your part. The AVR 460/AVR 360 is capable of being customized to suit your system and your tastes. In this Advanced Functions Manual, some of the more advanced adjustments available are described. -
Page 5: Dolby Surround Settings
The first number indicates the number of front channels in the signal: “1” represents a monophonic recording, usually an older program that has been digitally remastered or, more rarely, a modern program for which the director has chosen a special effect. “2”... -
Page 6: Manual Speaker Setup
ADVANCED FuNCTIONS manuaL SpeaKer Setup The AVR 460/AVR 360 is flexible and may be configured for most speakers, and to compensate for the acoustic characteristics of your room. The EzSet/EQ process automatically detects the capabilities of each speaker, and optimizes the AVR 460/AVR 360’s performance. If you are unable to run EzSet/EQ calibration, or if you wish to make further adjustments, use the Manual Speaker Setup on-screen menus. -
Page 7: Adjust Speaker Distance Menu
The setting for the surround back speakers includes a third option: Zone 2. The AVR 460/AVR 360 is capable of multizone operation, supporting placement of a pair of speakers in another room. The AVR 460/AVR 360’s assignable surround back amplifier channels make multizone operation easier than ever, since an external power amplifier is not required. -
Page 8: Audio Effects
ADVANCED FuNCTIONS – Setting channel output Levels Step four manually For a conventional 2-channel receiver, the balance control affects the stereo imaging by adjusting the relative loudness of the left and right channels. With up to seven main channels, plus a subwoofer, imaging becomes both more critical and more complex. -
Page 9: Video Adjustments
VIDeo aDjuStmentS The AVR 460/AVR 360 uses leading-edge Faroudja DCDi Cinema video processing technology. Incoming video may be upscaled up to 1080p (1080i with component video outputs) for outstanding video quality, even with analog video sources. The Faroudja DCDi Cinema Dual 3D comb filters and 10-bit video processing eliminate the jagged edges and moiré... -
Page 10: How To Adjust The Custom Picture Settings
ADVANCED FuNCTIONS Noise Reduction: Adjust this setting to Low, Medium or High to filter out signal noise, or turn it off. MPEG Noise Reduction: This setting is designed to address two specific types of video distortion, mosquito noise and blocking artifacts. If you see haziness or shimmering around the edges of objects or the scrolling credits in a film, or if the image appears to “pixellate”... -
Page 11: Multizone Operation
Convergence and Edge Focus The crosshatch pattern that may surround the test screen may be used to evaluate edge focus and convergence in front- or rear-projection video displays. If you are unable to improve the picture using the available controls, contact the video display manufacturer’s authorized service representative for assistance. -
Page 12: Advanced Remote Control Functions
ADVANCED FuNCTIONS HDMI Audio to TV: Determines whether HDMI audio signals are passed through the HDMI Output to the video display. In normal operation, leave this setting Off, as audio will be played through the AVR. To use the TV by itself, without the home theater system, turn this setting On. -
Page 13: Processor Reset
To program, or “record” an activity, follow these steps: To enter Program mode, simultaneously press and hold the Activity Button and the Alphanumeric Key or AVR Power On or Off Button to which the activity will be assigned. Press the Source Selector (or Setup Button) for each device before you enter individual commands. - Page 14 APPENDIX appendix – Default settings, worksheets, remote product codes 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...
- Page 15 Table A3 – Speaker/Channel Setting Defaults Left/Right Speakers Center Speaker Left/Right Surround Speakers Left/Right Surround Back Speakers Subwoofer 1 Subwoofer 2 Left/Right Speakers Crossover Center Speaker Crossover Left/Right Surround Speakers Crossover Left/Right Surround Back Speakers Crossover Subwoofer Mode Subwoofer Size Front Left Level Center Level Front Right Level...
- Page 16 APPENDIX Table A5 – Source Settings Cable/Sat Device Type Surround Modes Video Input Audio Input Resolution to Display Adjust Lip Sync Change Name Audio Auto Polling Zone 2 Audio Dolby Volume Table A6 – Audio Effects Settings Default Cable/Sat Dolby Volume See Source Tone Control Treble...
- Page 17 Table A7 – Video Modes Settings Default Cable/Sat Video Mode Brightness* Contrast* Color* Sharpness* Picture Adjust Auto Fit Overscan Noise Reduction** MPEG Noise Reduction** Cross Color Suppressor** Black Level** Deinterlacing** Film Mode Detect** * Note: These settings are only available when the Video Mode is set to Custom. ** Note: These settings are only displayed when Advanced Video Settings is selected.
- Page 18 APPENDIX Table A9 – Remote Control Codes Source Input Cable/Sat Media Server Game Table A10 – System Settings Feature Front-Panel Dimmer Volume Units Volume Default Volume Default Level Unit of Measure Language HDMI Audio to TV Dolby Volume Calibration Menu Transparency Volume/Status Messages Menus Setup and Slide-In Menus...
- Page 19 Table A12 – Surround Modes Surround Mode Description Dolby Digital Provides up to five separate main audio channels and a dedicated low- frequency effects (LFE) channel. Dolby Digital EX An expansion of Dolby Digital 5.1 that adds a surround back channel which may be played through one or two surround back speakers.
- Page 20 APPENDIX Table A12 – continued Surround Mode Description Dolby Pro Logic IIx This mode is similar to Dolby Pro Logic II Music, including the Music availability of center width, dimension and panorama adjustments. Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music adds a surround back channel. Dolby Pro Logic IIx This mode is similar to Dolby Pro Logic II Game, with the added benefit Game...
- Page 21 Table A12 – continued Surround Mode Description DTS Neo:6 Available only in 5- and 6-channel modes, creates a surround Music presentation suitable for music recordings. Logic 7 A Harman International proprietary technology, Logic 7 technology Mode Group enhances 2-channel and matrix-encoded recordings by deriving separate information for the surround back channels.
- Page 22 APPENDIX Figure 40 – Remote Control Function List Reference Refer to the numbered buttons in Figure 40 when using the Function List. Table A13 – Remote Control Function List No. Button Name 01 AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On 02 AVR Power Off AVR Power Off AVR Power Off...
- Page 23 Media Server DMC1000 The Bridge AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power On AVR Power Off AVR Power Off AVR Power Off Power On Power On Power Off Power Off Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel...
- Page 24 APPENDIX Refer to Tables A14 through A24 when programming the codes for your components into the remote. Table A14 – Remote Control Product Codes: TV Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number ADMIRAL ANAM 045 106 109 112 122 037 122 123 128 AUDIOVOX BLAUPUNKT BROKSONIC...
- Page 25 OPTIMUS ORION PANASONIC 425 450 467 472 PHILCO PHILIPS 340 375 PORTLAND PULSAR QUASAR 301 425 RADIO SHACK 355 434 440 442 458 459 395 424 425 457 472 REALISTIC 317 320 340 345 459 SAMSUNG 345 351 395 405 409 SANSUI 348 416 447 SANYO...
- Page 26 APPENDIX Table A22 – Remote Control Product Codes: Media Server Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number APPLE 008 009 BEYOND ESCIENT (FIREBALL) 004 005 006 007 HARMAN KARDON 001 002 MICROSOFT REQUEST Table A23 – Remote Control Product Codes: AUX-Cable/SAT Recorder (PVR) Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number DAEWOO...
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Page 27: Audio Section
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 28 8500 Balboa Blvd., Northridge, CA 91329 www.harmankardon.com © 2009 Harman International Industries, Incorporated. All rights reserved. Part No. CQX1A1431Z A...