AVR480 harman/kardon Some semiconductor (solid state) devices can be damaged easily by static electricity. Such components commonly are called Electrostatically Sensitive (ES) Devices. Examples of typical ES devices are integrated circuits and some field effect transistors and semiconductor "chip" components.
AVR480 harman/kardon SAFETY PRECAUTIONS The following check should be performed for the continued protection of the customer and service technician. LEAKAGE CURRENT CHECK Measure leakage current to a known earth ground (water pipe, conduit, etc.) by connecting a leakage current tester...
Depth measurement includes knobs, buttons and terminal connections. Height measurement includes feet and chassis. All features and specifications are subject to change without notice. JBL and Logic 7 are registered trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated. *Trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
AVR480 harman/kardon AVR480 FEATURES High Current Capability All-Discrete Amplifier Circuitry DSP SECTION Dolby Digital Dolby Pro Logic 2 DTS, 5.1 Logic 7, 5.1 Cinema & Music DSP Processor CS49326 5 Channel Stereo Hall 1,2 Theater D/A Converters 192kHz/24 Bit CS4228(24/96)
Main Power Switch 1 is “ON,” press the Main Information Display ( (see remote at this area and do not block or this button to turn on the AVR480; press cover it unless an external remote sensor page 31 for more information on tuning it again to turn the unit off (to Standby).
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Information Display ( into the ing room (see page 19 for more informa- search for the next station with an accept- AVR480’s memory. The set button may also tion on setup and configuration). able signal when the Tuning Selector be used to change the display brightness ...
L Night Mode Indicator: This indica- is a digital source, one of these indicators cator lights when the Dolby 3 Stereo tor lights when the AVR480 is in the will light to display the specific type of Mode has been selected. Only the ST Night mode, which preserves the dynamic signal in use.
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Sleep function is in use. The numbers in the Preset/Sleep Number indicators will show the minutes remain- ing before the AVR480 goes into the Standby mode (see page 24 for more information on the Sleep function). R Memory Indicator: This indicator flashes when entering presets and other information into the tuner’s memory.
AVR480 harman/kardon REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS · ¡ ™ £ ¢ § • ‚ ¤ › fl ° ∞ ¶ ª ⁄ ‹ fi ‡ Coaxial Digital Audio Output Video 1 Video Inputs Surround Speaker Outputs Coaxial Digital Audio Input Video 1 Audio Inputs...
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(+) terminals on the AVR480 (see chart above) to the red (+) terminals on the speakers and the black (–) termi- nals on the AVR480 to the black (–) termi- nals on the speakers. (See page 15 for more information on speaker polarity.)
Input Selector Button 5 that corre- sponds to the unit you wish to operate. 0 Power Off Button: Press this button to place the AVR480 in the Standby mode. 2 Program Indicator: This three-color 3 Power On Button: Press this button...
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4 Status Button: This button has no B Channel Select Button: This button I Direct Button: In Tuner mode, press function on the AVR480, but is used by is used to start the process of setting the this button when the tuner is in use to some DVD players and other devices to AVR480’s output levels with an external...
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O Check Button: This button has no V A-B Button: This button has no function on the AVR480, but is used by function on the AVR480, but is used by some DVD players and other devices to some DVD players and other devices to edit a programmed playlist.
Selector Buttons 5 you must press the AVR Selector 6 to have the remote Turning the AVR480 On or Off • When using the AVR480 for the first control the AVR functions. time, you must press the Main Power • The input source may also be changed...
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(such site at www.dolby.com. • To set the output of the AVR480 so as Dolby Surround) may be played in Even when a program is not listed as that the output is “flat, ” with the Tone...
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As you press the buttons, the AVR480 to listen to the Dolby Digital ments to signal-to-noise ratios. In addi- Surround mode name will appear in the soundtracks available on laser discs.
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Dolby Digital decoding. When In addition to the Bitstream Indicators the Digital Select Button *F and the unit senses PCM data from CDs and A, the AVR480 features a set of unique Buttons C on the then use the ⁄...
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AVR480 harman/kardon OPERATION Surround Mode Chart MODE FEATURES DELAY TIME RANGE Dolby Digital Available only with digital input sources encoded with Dolby Center: 0 ms – 5 ms Digital data. It provides up to five separate main audio channels Initial Setting – 0 ms and a special dedicated Low-Frequency Effects channel.
Set Button E^ the output level for the subwoofer and completely. twice, and the AVR480 will return to those for the Stereo mode can only be The display brightness may be changed normal operation.
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Preset Tuning Using the remote, up to 30 stations may ated in the Main Information Display The AVR480’s tuner is capable of tuning ( the tuner will only stop at those sta- be stored in the AVR480’s memory for AM, FM and FM Stereo broadcast stations.
Power Indicator 3 is red due to possible short at receiver and speaker ends. • Amplifier is in protection mode • Contact your local JBL service center. due to internal problems No sound from surround or • Incorrect surround mode •...
AC CPL CABINET CHASSIS FRONT SECC 1.0T AVR520 55192650 AC CPL CABINET CHASSIS MAIN DCR600MK2 55124310 AC PUN BRACKET TRANS RT2280 55853250 AC DEC COVER PT JBL KURZ AM4153-601 AVR480 AL -- 55630390 TF-LAM POWER-TRANSFORMER 230V 55227740 AC MSA ASY KST-M1114MW1-60 TU MODULE AVR2500 55126350...
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WASHER-FLAT 3 55127300 WASHER-SPRING 3 20523540 WASHER-SPRING 4 55131730 WASHER-FLAT 4 55819740 AC PRI LABEL SERIAL AVR480 55819840 AC PRI LABEL BARCODE AVR480 55174780 AC PRI LABEL DATE 55149150 AC PRI LABEL RISK CDRW1211 20932870 AC PRI LABEL QC CHECK CRKD1217(20 X 13MM)
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AVR480 harman/kardon U - C O M CS493263 CS8415A DIGITAL INPUT COAXIAL OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT COAXIAL CS4228 POWER AMP ANALOG INPUT CENTER CENTER...
AVR480 harman/kardon AVR480 Electrical Parts List Ref. Designator Part Number Description MAIN PCB Capacitors C111 2026884030 CE 1U0F +20% 50.0V 85C C120 551833400 CE 8MI2F +20% 80.0V 85C C121 551833400 CE 8MI2F +20% 80.0V 85C C127 4043313030 CE 2MI2F +20% 35.0V 85C...