Harman Kardon AVR 330 Owner's Manual
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- Page 1 AVR 330 Audio/VideoReceiver OWNER’S MANUAL DIGITAL EX LOGIC 7 PRO LOGIC 3 STEREO 7 CH. STEREO SURR. OFF ® Power for the Digital Revolution ®...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Dolby Digital EN 60065:1993 PCM Audio Playback EN 61000-3-2/4.1995 Selecting a Digital Source Digital Bitstream Indicators Carsten Olesen Surround mode Types Harman Kardon Europe PCM Playback Indications 09/03 Speaker/Channel Indicators Night Mode Tape Recording Output Level Adjustment With Source Signals... -
Page 3: Introduction
With the purchase of a Harman Kardon options, the AVR is easy to configure so that it Dolby Pro Logic* II Decoding, and the AVR 330 you are about to begin many years of provides the best results with your speakers and full suite of DTS ®... -
Page 4: Safety Information
Safety Information Important Safety Information Installation Location Unpacking I To assure proper operation and to avoid the Verify Line Voltage Before Use The carton and shipping materials used to potential for safety hazards, place the unit on Your AVR has been designed for use with 220- protect your new receiver during shipment were a firm and level surface. -
Page 5: Front Panel Controls
Front Panel Controls DIGITAL EX LOGIC 7 VID 1 VID 2 PRO LOGIC VID 3 3 STEREO 7 CH. STEREO VID 4 TAPE SURR. OFF 8 CH Main Power Switch Tuner Band Selector Video 4 input jacks System Power Control Set Button Bass Control Power Indicator... - Page 6 Front Panel Controls Selector Buttons: When you are establishing Speaker/Channel Input Indicators: These Bass Control: Turn this control to modify the the AVR’s configuration settings, use these buttons indicators are multipurpose, indicating either the low frequency output of the left/right channels by to select from the choices available, as shown in speaker type selected for each channel or the as much as ±10dB.
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Page 7: Rear Panel Connections
Fan Vents: These ventilation holes are the tions for multichannel input/output and speaker an optional external FM antenna to this terminal. output of the AVR 330’s airflow system. To connections, all connection jacks and terminals ensure proper operation of the unit and to avoid... - Page 8 Connect this jack to 13 for more information on speaker polarity.) jacks to the RECORD/INPUT audio jacks on the “IR IN” jack on Harman Kardon or other Surround Speaker Outputs: Connect a VCR or any other Audio recorder.
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Page 9: Main Remote Control Functions
Main Remote Control Functions Power Off Button IR Transmitter Window Program/SPL Indicator Power On Button Input Selectors AVR Selector AM/FM Tuner Select 6-Channel/8-Channel Direct Input Test Button Sleep Button Surround Mode Selector Night Mode Channel Select Button Buttons Button Set Button Digital Select Numeric Keys Tuner Mode... - Page 10 AVR and see page 29 for more information). setup procedures for the AVR. most Harman Kardon CD or DVD players and cas- Test Tone: Press this button to begin the sette decks. The remote is also capable of operat- Set Button: This button is used to enter sequence used to calibrate the AVR’s output levels.
- Page 11 Main Remote Control Functions Dolby Mode Selector: This button is used DTS Neo:6 Mode Selector: Pressing this Multi-Room: Press this button to activate to select one of the available Dolby Surround selector button cycles the AVR through the the Multiroom system or to begin the process of processing modes.
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Page 12: Zone Ii Remote Control Functions
, this button turns the Multi- Volume Up/Down: When used in the PRESET Room system off. room where the AVR 330 is located, press this button to raise or lower the volume in that AVR Selector: Press this button to turn on DISC SKIP room. -
Page 13: Installation And Connections
Cables that are run inside walls should have the performance S-Video sources should be connect- appropriate markings to indicate listing with any ed to the AVR 330 only with their S-Video In/ 2. Connect the analog Play/Out jacks of a cas- appropriate testing agency standards. Questions... -
Page 14: Scart A/V Connections
Installation and Connections 7. If another component video device is avail- SCART A/V Connections Important Note for Adapter Cables: able, connect it to the Video 2 Component If the cinch connectors of the adapter you’ll use For the connections described above your video Video Input jacks . - Page 15 Installation and Connections Important Note for the Use of Black Black SCART-Cinch Adapters: Figure 1: Yellow Yellow When video sources are connected to the TV SCART/Cinch-Adapter for directly with a SCART cable, specific control playback; signals apart from Audio/Video signals will be signal flow: SCART ¡...
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Page 16: System And Power Connections
Depending on your system`s requirement and This unit is equipped with two accessory AC The AVR 330 is designed for flexible use with distance from the AVR to the remote room, three outlets. They may be used to power accessory... -
Page 17: Speaker Selection
Installation and Connections Speaker Selection Depending on the specifics of your room Center Front Speaker acoustics and the type of speakers in use, you No matter which type or brand of speakers is may find that imaging is improved by moving the No more than used, the same model or brand of speaker 60cm... -
Page 18: System Setup
OSD O N 5. Turn the AVR on either by pressing the System The factory default settings for the AVR 330 have Main Information Display to remind you Power Control or the Input Source all inputs configured for an analog audio input that a video display must be used. -
Page 19: Input Setup
S P E A K E R S E T U P tion, Delay and Surround Mode will ”attach” AVR 330. Press the Set Button to enter the M O D E S I Z E themselves to that input and be stored in a new input assignment. - Page 20 System Configuration If you wish to customize the speaker size individu- Important Note: When a speaker set with a When is selected, a full-range output LARGE ally to each input, make certain that the cursor is subwoofer and two front satellites connected to will be sent to the surround channel outputs (with on the line and press the...
- Page 21 System Configuration If the front left/right speakers are set to 10. When all speaker selections have been made, S P E A K E R S E T U P , three options are available: press the Button until the cursor is next LARGE M O D E X - O V E R...
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Page 22: Surround Setup
In addition, the modes DTS ES (Discrete) and DTS+NEO:6 (DTS ES Matrix) available in the AVR 330 will not appear unless a digital source Figure 6 is playing the correct bitstream. On the... -
Page 23: Configuring The Surround Off (Stereo) Modes
System Configuration field presentations. The choices available are Hall Stereo-Direct (Bypass) Mode When this mode is in use, the front left/right 1, Hall 2, Theater, VMAx Near and VMAx Far. The When the analog Stereo-Direct mode is selected speakers and subwoofer may be configured to Hall and Theater modes are designed for multi- by pressing the Stereo Mode Selector meet the requirements of your specific speakers... -
Page 24: Night Mode Settings
Using EzSet buttons so that the cursor is next the BACK TO MASTER MENU line and Harman Kardon’s exclusive EzSet remote makes , and press BACK T O SURR SELECT press the Set Button to return to the it possible to quickly and accurately set the AVR’s... -
Page 25: Manual Output Level Adjustment
System Configuration configuration button has been pressed the test If you find that the output levels chosen by EzSet You will hear a test noise circulate from speaker to speaker in a clockwise direction around the noise will be heard from the front left speaker. are either much lower or much higher than the "0dB"... - Page 26 System Configuration You may also adjust the output levels manually To adjust the output level, press the but- while using the level indication feature of the tons until the desired level is shown in the EzSet remote. To activate the sensor and indica- display or on screen.
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Page 27: Operation
The Pro Logic II Emulation mode creates compelling five-channel surround sound from conventional stereo recordings. Logic 7 Cinema Exclusive to Harman Kardon for AV receivers, Logic 7 is an advanced mode that extracts the Delay time not adjustable Logic 7 Music... - Page 28 Operation Surround Mode Chart MODE FEATURES DELAY TIME RANGE DOLBY 3 STEREO Uses the information contained in a surround-encoded or two-channel stereo program to No surround channels create center-channel information. In addition, the information that is normally sent to the rear-channel surround speakers is carefully mixed in with the front-left and front-right channels for increased realism.
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Page 29: Basic Operation
Operation Basic Operation When the programmed sleep time has elapsed, S-Video or component video, see Notes for S- the unit will automatically turn off (to Standby Video on page 14). Once you have completed the setup and configu- mode). Note that the front panel display will dim ration of the AVR, it is simple to operate and to one half brightness when the Sleep function is 6-Channel/8-Channel Direct Input... -
Page 30: Controls And Use Of Headphones
One of the most important features of the that the Dolby Pro Logic II Music, DTS NEO:6 the front panel Volume Control or remote AVR 330 is its ability to reproduce a full multi- Music or Logic 7 Music or Enhanced modes often Volume Up/Down buttons. -
Page 31: Digital Audio Playback
Operation To listen to a program in traditional two-channel During PCM playback the unit automatically will stereo, using the front left and front right DTS is another digital audio system that is capa- turn to the default surround mode or to the speakers only (plus the subwoofer, if installed and ble of delivering 5.1, 6.1 or 7.1 audio. -
Page 32: Surround Mode Types
Operation Digital Bitstream Indicators Low Frequency Effects (LFE) channel. This is the Speaker/Channel Indicators When a digital source is playing, the AVR senses “.1” in the common abbreviation of “5.1” sound In addition to the Bitstream Indicators, the the type of bitstream data that is present. Using and it is a special channel that contains only bass AVR features a set of unique channel-input this information, the correct surround mode will... -
Page 33: Night Mode
Operation sense changes to the bitstream and channel return to digital playback as soon as the data is to optical signals and vice versa). In additon, the count and reflect them in these indicators. available and when the machine is in a standard digital recorder must be compatible with the play mode. -
Page 34: Memory Backup
Operation Repeat the procedure as needed until all chan- level for each channel and surround mode as you nels requiring adjustment have been set. When prefer, e.g. you may lower the center channel all adjustments have been made and no further level when you find it to be too high or increase adjustments are made for five seconds, the the level of the rears when you find it to be too... -
Page 35: Advanced Features
Advanced Features The AVR 330 is equipped with a number of Display Brightness Turn On Volume Level advanced features that add extra flexibility to The AVR’s front panel Main Information As is the case with most audio/video receivers, the unit’s operation. While it is not necessary to... -
Page 36: Semi-Osd Settings
Advanced Features / Multiroom Operation Semi-OSD Settings Full-OSD Time Out Adjustment Multiroom Operation The semi-OSD system places one line messages menu system is used to The AVR is fully equipped to operate as the con- FULL OSD at the lower third of the video display screen simplify the setup and adjustment of the trol center for a complete multiroom system that whenever the Volume, Input Source, Surround... -
Page 37: Multiroom Setup
At the line, press the buttons MULTI I N ible Harman Kardon audio components such as until the desired Audio/Video input to CD, DVD or cassette players, the transport func- the multi-room system appears in the highlight- tions of those machines may also be ed video. -
Page 38: Tuner Operation
4. Stations may also be tuned directly by press- ing the Direct button , and then pressing The AVR 330’s tuner is capable of tuning AM, FM the Numeric Keys that correspond to the and FM Stereo broadcast stations and receiving station’s frequency. -
Page 39: Rds Operation
Some RDS stations may not include some of • COUNTRY: Country Music these additional features. If the data required The AVR 330 is equipped with RDS (Radio Data • NATIONAL: National Music for the selected mode is not being transmitted,... -
Page 40: Programming The Remote
Programming the Remote The AVR 330 is equipped with a powerful remote b. If the product to be programmed does NOT Auto-Search Method control that will control not only the receiver’s turn off, continue to enter the three-digit code If the unit you wish to include in the AVR’s functions, but also most popular brands of audio numbers until the equipment turns off. -
Page 41: Code Readout
Programming the Remote Code Readout Macro Programming • Press the VID 3 Input Selector button to indicate the next command is for “Sat- When the code has been entered using the Auto Macros enable you to easily repeat frequently Receiver”. Search method, it is always a good idea to find used combinations of commands with the press •... -
Page 42: Channel Control Punch-Through
Programming the Remote Programmed Device Functions • Depending on the brand and product type Channel Control Punch-Through used the functions listed in the Function List Once the AVR’s remote has been programmed for The AVR’s remote may be programmed to oper- tables may not correspond with the function the the codes of other devices, press the appropriate ate so that the channel control function, per-... -
Page 43: Transport Control Punch-Through
Programming the Remote Transport Control Punch-Through Reassigning Device-Control Resetting the Remote Memory Selectors The AVR’s remote may be programmed to operate As you add components to your home-theater so that the Transport Control Functions Although any of the Input Selectors is nor- system, occasionally you may wish to totally repro- (Play, Stop, Fast Forward, Rewind, Pause and... -
Page 44: Function List
Function List Button Name AVR Function CD/CDR Power On Power On Power On Power On Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off Mute Mute AVR Select DVD Input Select DVD Select CD Input Select CD Select Tape Tape Input Select VID 1 Video 1 Select VID 2... - Page 45 Function List Button Name Tape VCR (VID 1) TV (VID 2) CBL (VID 3) SAT(VID 3) Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off Mute Mute Tape...
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Page 46: Troubleshooting Guide
• Amplifier is in protection mode • Contact your local Harman Kardon service depot due to internal problems No sound from surround or • Incorrect surround mode • Select a mode other than Stereo center speakers •... -
Page 47: 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. - Page 48 250 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, New York 11797 www.harmankardon.com Harman Consumer International: 2, route de Tours, 72500 Château-du-Loir, France © 2003 Harman Kardon, Incorporated Part No.: CQX1A862Z...