Manual Harman Kardon AVR 45 RDS

Harman Kardon
AVR45
Audio/VideoReceiver
Rcepteur Audio/Vido
Volume
Speaker
Channel Dig. Select
Delay
Set
AL
COAX
TUNNING
AC-3
PRESET SCAN
PRESET
TUN MODE
DIGITAL
PRO LOGIC
3-STEREO
HALL 1
HALL 2
THEATER
TEST TONE
SURR. OFF
Mute
Bass
Min
Max
Treble
Min
Max
Balance
VIDEO 3
Video
L Audio R
Owners Manual
Manuel de lUtilisateur
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Owners Manual
AVR45 Audio/Video Receiver
Table of Contents
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Front Panel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Front Panel Information Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Rear Panel Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 910
Remote Control Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1113
Installation and Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1415
System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1621
Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2227
Source Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Surround Mode Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2224
Surrond Mode Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Digital Audio Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2426
Tuner Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Tape Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2627
Output Level Trim Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Six-Channel Direct Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Programming the Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2840
Direct Code Entry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Auto Search Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2829
Code Readout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Programmed Device Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2930
Macro Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3031
Volume Punch-Through. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Re-Assigning Device Control Selectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Function List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3233
Setup Code Tables: TV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3436
Setup Code Tables: VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3738
Setup Code Tables: CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Setup Code Tables: AUX (DVD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Setup Code Tables: Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Setup Code Tables: SAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
250 Crossways Park Drive

Woodbury, NY 11797
1998 Harman Kardon, Incorporated
Staple or clip original invoice here.
Introduction
1
Congratulations! With the purchase

of the Harman Kardon AVR45 you are
about to begin many years of listening
enjoyment. The AVR45 has been custom
designed to provide all the excitement
and detail of movie sound tracks and
every subtle nuance of musical selections. With on-board Dolby * Digital
Decoding, the AVR45 delivers six discrete
channels of audio that take advantage of
the digital sound tracks from the latest
DVD and LV releases, as well as future
HDTV broadcasts.
While complex digital systems are hard
at work within the AVR45 to make all of
this happen, hookup and operation are
simple. Color-keyed connections and a
comprehensive programmable remote
control make the AVR45 easy to use.
To obtain maximum enjoyment from
your new receiver, we urge you to take a
few minutes to read through this manual.
This will ensure that connections to
speakers, source playback units and other
external devices are made properly. In
addition, a few minutes spent learning
the functions of the various controls will
enable you to take advantage of all the
power the AVR45 is able to deliver.
If you have any questions about this

product, its installation or operation,
please contact your dealer. They are your
best local source of information.
Description and Features
The AVR45 is a full-featured A/V receiver,
incorporating a wide variety of listening
options. In addition to Dolby Digital
decoding, Dolby Pro Logic * and Dolby 3
Stereo are available for compatibility
with the tens of thousands of movies and
television programs encoded with analog
surround information. A choice of Hall
and Theater modes is also available for
use with both encoded sources and traditional two-channel stereo recordings.
A total of four audio/video inputs, as
well as two additional audio-only inputs,
and an FM stereo/FM/AM tuner are available for the utmost flexibility. Frontpanel A/V inputs simplify connections to
video games or camcorders.
The AVR45s powerful amplifiers use
traditional Harman Kardon High-Current
Design philosophies to meet the wide
dynamic range of any program selection.
Harman Kardon invented the highfidelity receiver more than forty-five years
ago. With state-of-the-art features and
time-honored circuit designs, the AVR45 is
one of the finest receivers ever offered by
Harman Kardon.
On-Board Dolby Digital Decoding
Coax and Optical Digital Inputs
Five Analog Surround Modes
Pre-Programmed Learning
Remote Control With Backlit Buttons
Composite Video Switching
Six-Channel Direct Input Enables

Seamless Integration of Future
Decoding Systems
Preamp Output for ALL Channels

Permits Ease of Expansion
Safety Information
2
Important Safety Information

Verify Line Voltage Before Use
Your AVR45 has been designed for use
with 120-volt AC current. Connection to a
line voltage other than that for which it
is intended can create a safety and fire
hazard, and may damage the unit.
If you have any questions about the voltage requirements for your specific model,
or about the line voltage in your area,
contact your selling dealer before plugging the unit into a wall outlet.
Do Not Use Extension Cords
To avoid safety hazards, use only the
power cord attached to your unit. We do
not recommend that extension cords be
used with this product. As with all electrical devices, do not run power cords under
rugs or carpets or place heavy objects on
them. Damaged power cords should be
replaced immediately with cords meeting
factory specifications.
Handle the AC Power Cord Gently
When disconnecting the power cord from
an AC outlet, always pull the plug, never
pull the cord. If you do not intend to use
the unit for any considerable length of
time, disconnect the plug from the AC
outlet.
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 guarantee. 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 station.
CATV or Antenna Grounding

If an outside antenna or cable system is
connected to this product, be certain that
it is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and static
charges. Section 810 of the National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984,
provides information with respect to
proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the leadin wire to an antenna discharge unit,
size of grounding conductors, location of
antenna discharge unit, connection to
grounding electrodes and requirements
of the grounding electrode.
NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER:
This reminder is provided to call the
CATV (Cable TV) system installers attention to article 820-40 of the NEC that
provides guidelines for proper grounding
and, in particular, specifies that the cable
ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the
point of cable entry as possible.
Installation Location
To assure proper operation, and to
avoid the potential for safety hazards,
place the unit on a firm and level surface. When placing the unit on a shelf,
be certain that the shelf and any
mounting hardware can support the
weight of the product.
Make certain that proper space is provided both above and below the unit
for ventilation. If this product will be
installed in a cabinet or other enclosed
area, make certain that there is sufficient air movement within the cabinet.
Under some circumstances a fan may
be required.
Do not place the unit directly on a
carpeted surface.
Avoid installation in extremely hot or
cold locations, or an area that is
exposed to direct sunlight or heating
equipment.
Avoid moist or humid locations.
Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on
the top of the unit, or place objects
directly over them.
CAUTI ON
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE

COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead
symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is
intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage
within the products enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an

equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE

BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES, INRODUIRE LA

LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE
LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU'AU FOND.
Safety Information
3
Cleaning
When the unit gets dirty, wipe it with a
clean, soft, dry cloth. If necessary, wipe it
with a soft cloth dampened with mild
soapy water, then a fresh cloth with clean
water. Wipe dry immediately with a dry
cloth. NEVER use benzene, aerosol
cleaners, thinner, alcohol or any other
volatile cleaning agent. Do not use
abrasive cleaners, as they may damage
the finish of metal parts. Avoid spraying
insecticide near the unit.
Moving the Unit
Before moving the unit, be certain to disconnect any interconnection cords with
other components, and make certain
that you disconnect the unit from the AC
outlet.
Important Information For the User
NOTE: This equipment has been tested
and found to comply with the limits for
a Class-B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. The limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radiofrequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio
communication. However, there is no
guarantee that harmful interference will
not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving

antenna.
Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet

on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the

FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device
may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
NOTE: Changes or modifications may
cause this unit to fail to comply with
Part 15 of the FCC Rules and may void
the users authority to operate the
equipment.
Unpacking
The carton and shipping materials used
to protect your new receiver during shipment were specially designed to cushion
it from shock and vibration. We suggest
that you save the carton and packing
materials for use in shipping if you move,
or should the unit ever need repair.
To minimize the size of the carton in
storage, you may wish to flatten it. This
is done by carefully slitting the tape
seams on the bottom and collapsing the
carton down to a more two-dimensional
appearance. Other cardboard inserts may
be stored in the same manner. Packing
materials that cannot be collapsed
should be saved along with the carton in
a plastic bag.
If you do not wish to save the packaging

materials, please note that the carton
and other sections of the shipping protection are recyclable. Please respect the
environment and discard those materials
at a local recycling center.
Typographic Conventions
In order to help you use this manual
with the remote control, front panel
controls and rear panel connections,
certain conventions have been used.
EXAMPLE (bold type) indicates a
specific remote control or front panel

button, or rear panel connection jack
EXAMPLE (OCR type) indicates a
message that is visible on the front panel
information display
EXAMPLE (bold type) indicates a lit
indicator in the front panel information

display
1 (number in a square) indicates a
specific front panel control
a (number in an oval) indicates a
button or indicator on the remote

(number in a circle) indicates a
rear panel connection

A (letter in a square) indicates an
indicator in the front panel display
Front Panel Controls

4

AVR 45
Volume
TUNED
SLEEP
MONO STEREO
AUTO
MEMORY
Speaker
PRESET
Channel Dig. Select
Delay
MUTE
BYPASS
ANALOG
T MON
CD
DVD
VID 1
VID 2
VID 3
6 CHANNEL
AM/FM
DIGITAL
OPT
PRO LOGIC
COAX
AC-3
TUNNING
3- STEREO
PCM
PRESET SCAN
HALL 1
MULTI
HALL 2
NIGHT
PRESET
Set
THEATER
DISPLAY
TUN MODE
DIGITAL
PRO LOGIC
3-STEREO
HALL 1
HALL 2
THEATER
TEST TONE
SURR. OFF
Mute
1
Power
Phones
Bass
Treble
Balance
VIDEO 3
2
Min
4
9 )!
Max
5
@
1 Main Power Switch

2 System Power Control
3 Power Indicator
4 Headphone Jack
5 Bass Control
6 Treble Control
7 Balance Control
8 Video 3 Inputs
9 TMon Selector
) CD
! DVD Input
@ Video Input Selectors
#$
Min
& * (
# 6-Channel Direct Selector

$ AM/FM
% Tuning Button
^ Preset Scan
& Preset Stations Selector
* Tune Mode
( Dolby Digital Selector
Dolby Pro Logic Selector
Dolby 3 Stereo Selector
Analog Surround Mode Selectors
Test Tone
Surround Off
Max
Video
L Audio R
Mute
Volume Control
Delay
Digital Input Selector
Set Button
Channel Select
Speaker Select Button
Selector Buttons
33 Information Display
34 Remote Sensor Window

5
1 Main Power Switch: Press this

button to apply power to the AVR45.
When the switch is pressed in the
unit is placed in a Standby mode, as
indicated by the amber LED 3 surrounding the System Power control
2. This button MUST be pressed in
to operate the unit. To turn the unit
off and prevent the use of the remote
control, this switch should be press
this switch until it pops out from the
front panel so that the word OFF
may be read at the top of the switch.
NOTE: In normal operation this
switch is left in the ON position.
2 System Power Control: When
the Main Power Switch 1 is ON,
press this button to turn on the
AVR45; press it again to turn the unit
off. Note that the Power Indicator
surrounding the switch 3 will turn
green when the unit is on.
3 Power Indicator: This LED will
illuminate in amber when the unit is
in the Standby mode to signal that
the unit is ready to be turned on.
When the unit is in operation, the
indicator will turn green.
4 Headphone Jack: This jack may
be used to listen to the AVR45s output through a pair of headphones.
Be certain that the headphones
have a standard 14" stereo phone
plug.
5 Bass Control: Turn this control to
modify the low-frequency output of
the left/right channels by as much as
10dB. Set this control to a suitable
position for your taste and room
acoustics.
6 Treble Control: Turn this control

to modify the high-frequency output
of the left/right channels by as much
as 10dB. Set this control to a
suitable position for your taste and
room acoustics.
7 Balance Control: Turn this
control to change the relative volume
for the front left/right channels.
NOTE: For proper operation of the
surround modes this control should
be at the midpoint, or 12 oclock
position.
8 Video 3 Inputs: These
audio/video inputs may be used for
temporary connectiion of video
games, camcorders, digital still
cameras or portable audio products.
To select a source connected to
these jacks, press the Vid 3 Input
Selector @.
9 TMon Selector: Press this
button to select the device connected to the Tape Monitor jacks c as
the listening source. The previously
selected source will continue to
show in the Information Display
33, and the red LED above the
button will illuminate to remind you
that you are listening to the tape
monitor output.
) CD: Press this button to select
the device connected to the CD
Input jacks as the listening
source.
! DVD Input: Press this button to
select the device connected to the
DVD Play jacks as the listening
and viewing source.
@ Video Input Selectors: Press

one of these buttons to select a
source connected to the rear panel
Audio/Video inputs fl, or the
front panel Audio/Video input 8.
# 6-Channel Direct Selector:
Press this button to select the output
of an optional, external 6-channel
decoder connected to the 6 Ch
Direct inputs as the listening
source.
$ AM/FM: Press this button to
select the tuner as the AVR45s input
source. When it is first pressed the
last station tuned will be heard.
Press it again to change between
AM and FM bands.
% Tuning Button: Press the left side
of the button to tune lower frequency
stations and the right side of the
button to tune higher frequency
stations. When a station with a strong
signal is reached, the TUNED indicator
R will illuminate in the Information
Display 33.
^ Preset Scan: Press this button
to automatically scan through the
stations that have been programmed
in the AVR45s memory. The tuner
will play five seconds of each station
before moving to the next preset
station. To stop the scan when the
desired station is heard, press the
button again. (See page 26 for more
information on the tuner memory
system.)

6
& Preset Stations Selector: Press

this button to select stations that
have been entered into the preset
memory. (See page 26 for more
information on tuner programming.)
* Tune Mode: Press this button to
select the stereo or mono mode for
FM tuning. In the STEREO mode a
Stereo indicator P will illuminate in
the information display, and stereo
reception will be provided when stations are transmitting stereo signals.
In the MONO mode the left and right
signals from stereo broadcasts will
be mixed together and reproduced
through all channels. Select MONO
for better reception of weak signals.
( Dolby Digital Selector: Press
this button to select the Dolby Digital
surround mode when listening to a
program that carries the Dolby
Digital information. (See pages
22 25 for more information on
surround modes and digital audio.)
Dolby Pro Logic Selector: Press
this button to select the Dolby Pro
Logic surround mode when listening
to an analog program that is encoded
with surround-sound information. (See
pages 2225 for more information on
surround modes.)
Dolby 3 Stereo Selector: Press
this button to select the Dolby 3
Stereo listening mode. This mode is
used primarily when a program has
surround information when a center
channel speaker, but no surround
speakers, is installed. (See pages
2225 for more information on
surround modes.)
Analog Surround Mode

Selectors: Press one of these
buttons to select the analog surround modes. These modes may
be used with any analog program
source to create a pleasing surround
effect. (See pages 2225 for more
information on surround modes.)
Set Button: When making

choices during the setup and configuration process, press this button
to enter the desired setting, as
shown in the Information Display
33, into the AVR45s memory. (See
setup and configuration.)
Test Tone: Press this button to

begin the sequence of steps used to
set the AVR45s output levels. When
this button is pressed, a test tone will
replace the currently selected listening source. (See page 19 for more
information on using the test tone to
set the output levels.)
Channel Select: Press this

button to begin the process of
selecting and configuring the
AVR45s output channels. (See
Surround Off: Press this button

to turn off all surround processing,
and to listen to a program in traditional stereo from the left front and
right front speakers only.
Mute: Press this button to
momentarily silence the speaker
output of the AVR45.
Volume Control: Turn the knob
clockwise to increase volume,
counterclockwise to decrease the
volume.
Delay: Press this button to begin
the sequence of steps required to
enter delay time settings. (See page
20 for more information on delay
times.)
Digital Input Selector: When
playing a source that has a digital
output, press this button to select
between the Optical and Coaxial
Digital inputs. (See pages 2225
for more information on digital audio.)
Speaker Select Button: Press

this button to begin the process of
selecting the speaker positions that
are used in your listening room. (See
Selector Buttons: When you are
establishing the AVR45s configuration settings, use these buttons to
select between the choices available, as shown in the Information
Display 33.
33 Information Display: This
display delivers messages and
status indications to help you
operate the receiver. (See page 7
for a complete explanation of the
Information Display.)
34 Remote Sensor Window: The
sensor behind this window receives
infrared signals from the remote control. Aim the remote at this area and
do not block or cover it unless an
external remote sensor is installed.
Front Panel Information Display

7
SLEEP
Q P
TUNED
MONO STEREO
AUTO
MEMORY
PRESET
MUTE
BYPASS
ANALOG
B
A
DIGITAL
OPT
D
C
PRO LOGIC
COAX
AC-3
F
E
H
G
A Mute
B Bypass
C Analog
D Dolby Digital Indicator
E Optical Source
F Analog Dolby Surround Mode Indicators
G Coax Source
3- STEREO
PCM
HALL 1
HALL 2
NIGHT
J
I
THEATER
L
K
H AC-3 Indicator
I PCM Indicator
J Analog Surround Mode Indicators
K Night Indicator
L Preset Number
M Preset Indicator
N Memory
O Auto
P Stereo Indicator
Q Mono Indicator
R Tuned Indicator
S Main Information Display
T Sleep Indicator
Front Panel Information Display

8
A Mute: This indicator illuminates

to remind you that the AVR45s output has been silenced by pressing
the Mute button d. Press the
Mute button again to return to the
previously selected output level.
B Bypass: This indicator illuminates when the surround processing
has been disabled by pressing the
Surround Off button . When this
indicator is lit, the AVR45 will play traditional stereo sound using the front
left and front right speakers only.
C Analog: This indicator illuminates
when an analog input source is in use.
D Dolby Digital Indicator: This
indicator illuminates when a Dolby
Digital source is being played.
E Optical Source: This indicator
illuminates when a digital source
is in use via a connection to the
Optical Digital input .
F Analog Dolby Surround Mode
Indicators: These indicators illuminate when one of the analog (matrix)
Dolby Surround modes is in use.
G Coax Source: This indicator illuminates when a digital source is in
use via a connection to the Coaxial
Digital input .
H AC-3* Indicator: This indicator

illuminates when the AVR45 is
decoding a Dolby Digital input
source.
I PCM Indicator: This indicator
illuminates to show that a standard
PCM (SP/DIF) digital audio signal
is being decoded by the digital-toanalog converter.
J Analog Surround Mode
Indicators: These indicators illuminate when one of the DSP generated
analog surround modes is in use
with an analog input source.
K Night Indicator: This indicator
lights when the AVR45 is in the Night
mode, which prevents the AVR45
from loud playback when digital
sources are in use.
O Auto: This indicator illuminates

when the Auto mode is in use for
FM tuning.
P Stereo Indicator: This indicator
illuminates when an FM station is
being tuned in stereo.
Q Mono Indicator: This indicator
illuminates when the tuner has been
placed in the monaural mode by
pressing the Tune Mode button *.
Set the tuner for mono listening to
cut noise and improve the quality of
distant stereo signals.
R Tuned Indicator: This indicator
illuminates when a station is being
received with sufficient signal
strength to allow for acceptable
listening quality.
L Preset Number: This two-digit

display indicates the station preset
number that is currently in use, or
that is being entered.
S Main Information Display: This

display shows messages relating to
the status, input source, surround
mode, tuner, volume level or other
aspects of units operation.
M Preset Indicator: This indicator

illuminates when one of the stations
entered into the preset memory is
tuned. The number that appears
below the indicator is the preset
stations memory.
T Sleep Indicator: This indicator is

illuminated when the Sleep function
is in use. The number that appears
above the indicator is the number of
minutes remaining before the AVR45
will return to the Standby mode.
N Memory: This indicator flashes

when entering presets and other
information into the tuners memory.
Rear Panel Connections

9
fl d
c ba
fl
fi
DIGITAL INPUT
IN
TAPE
MONITOR
VIDEO
OPTICAL
VIDEO 2
MADE IN CHINA
PLAY
IN
VIDEO
1
REC
OUT
AM
GND
NORTHRIDGE
CALIFORNIA, USA
COAXIAL
VIDEO
2
ANTENNA
MODEL NO. AVR-45

HARMAN KARDON
AC 120V 60 Hz
TV
MONITOR
OUT
OUT
OUT
IN
REMOTE CONTROL
IN
AC OUTLETS
VIDEO 1
(120V.60Hz)
TOTAL 150W MAX
OUT
DVD
UNSWITCHED
TOTAL 100W MAX.
DVD
PRE OUT
FM
(75)
CD
CENTER
FRONT
SURROUND
FRONT
C A U T IO N
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
AVIS:
CENTER
SL
FL
RISQUE DE CHOC
ELECTRIQUE - NE PAS OUVRIR
SURR.
SWITCHED
TOTAL 50W MAX.
CENTER SUB WOOFER
SUB WOOFER
SR
RIGHT
FR
6 CH. DIRECT
LEFT
SPEAKERS 8 Ohms
RIGHT
CENTER
AM Antenna
FM Antenna
Video 1 Inputs
Video 1 Outputs
6-Channel Direct Inputs
CD Inputs
DVD Inputs
Pre-Outs
AM Antenna: Connect the AM

loop antenna supplied with the
receiver to these terminals. If an
external AM antenna is used, make
connections to the AM and GND
terminals in accordance with the
instructions supplied with the
antenna.
FM Antenna: Connect an indoor
or external FM antenna to this
terminal.
LEFT
SERIAL NO.
SPEAKERS 8 Ohms
SPEAKER 8 Ohm
Subwoofer Pre-Out
Front
Center
l Surround
Unswitched AC Outlet
Switched AC Outlet
fi Power Cable
fl Video 2 Inputs
TV Monitor Video Output

AC-3/PCM Coaxial Input
AC-3/PCM Optical Input
a Remote IR In
b Remote IR Out
c Tape Monitor In
d Tape Monitor Out
Video 1 Inputs: Connect these

jacks to the audio and video
PLAY/OUT jacks of a VCR.
CD Inputs: Connect these jacks

to the output of a compact disc
player or CD changer.
Video Outputs 1: Connect these

jacks to the audio and video
RECORD/IN jacks of a VCR.
DVD Inputs: Connect the analog

audio outputs and composite video
output of a DVD or LV player to these
jacks.
6-Channel Direct Inputs: If an

external digital audio decoder is
used for 5.1 (Dolby AC-3) audio,
connect the outputs of that decoder
to these terminals.
Pre-Outs: If external power

amplifiers are used for any channels,
connect them to these jacks.
Rear Panel Connections

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Subwoofer Pre-Out: Connect

this jack to the line level input of a
powered subwoofer. If an external
subwoofer amplifier is used, connect
this jack to the subwoofer amplifier
input.
Front: Connect these terminals to
the front left/right speakers.
Center: Connect these terminals
to the center speaker.
l Surround: Connect these terminals
to the surround speakers.
Unswitched AC Outlet: This

outlet may be used to power any AC
device. The power will remain on at
this outlet regardless of whether the
AVR45 is on or off.
NOTE: The power consumption of
the device plugged into each of
these outlets should not exceed
100 watts.
Switched AC Outlet: This outlet
may be used to power any device
that you wish to have turn on when
the unit is turned on with the System
Power Control switch 2.
fi Power Cable: Connect the AC

plug to a non-switched AC wall
output
fl Video 2 Inputs: Connect these
jacks to the audio and video outputs
of a TV Tuner, Cable TV converter
box, satellite receiver or any other
audio/video source.
TV Monitor Video Output:
Connect this jack to the standard
(composite) video input of a TV
monitor or video projector to view
the on-screen menus and the
output of any standard video source
selected by the receivers video
switcher.
AC-3/PCM Coaxial Input:
Connect the coax digital output from
a DVD player, HDTV receiver, LV
player or CD player to this jack. The
signal may be either a Dolby Digital
(AC-3) signal or a standard PCM
digital source.
AC-3/PCM Optical Input:

Connect the optical digital output
from a DVD player, HDTV receiver,
LV player or CD player to this jack.
The signal may be either a Dolby
Digital (AC-3) signal or a standard
PCM digital source.
a Remote IR In: If the AVR45s front
panel IR sensor is blocked due to
cabinet doors or other obstructions,
an external IR sensor may be used.
Connect the output of the sensor to
this jack.
b Remote IR Out: This connection
permits the IR sensor in the receiver
to serve other remote controlled
devices. Connect this jack to the IR
IN jack on Harman Kardon or other
compatible equipment.
c Tape Monitor In: Connect these
jacks to the PLAY/OUT jacks of an
audio recorder.
d Tape Monitor Out: Connect these
jacks to the RECORD/INPUT jacks of
an audio recorder.
Remote Control Functions

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a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
j
`
z
y
x
w
v
u
t
s
l
m
n
o
r
q
p
a AVR Selector
b Device Control Selectors
c Power Button
d Mute
e Test
f Display/Multiroom
g / Buttons
h /Channel Button
i Set Button
j Night Mode
k Source Selectors
l Numeric Keys
m Direct/Enter
n Memory Button
o Info Button
p Light Button
q Tuner Mode
r Clear Button
s Preset Up/Down
t Tuning Up/Down
u Transport Controls
v Delay/Prev Ch.
w /Digital Button
x Speaker Configuration
y Surround Mode Selector
z Volume
` Sleep Button

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IMPORTANT NOTE: The AVR45s

remote may be programmed to control up to eight devices, including
the AVR45. Before using the remote,
it is important to remember to press
the Device Control Selector button
a b that corresponds to the unit
you wish to operate. In addition, the
AVR45s remote is shipped from
the factory to operate the AVR45
and Harman Kardon CD players
and cassette decks. The remote is
also capable of operating a wide
variety of other products using the
control codes that are part of the
remote. Before using the remote with
other products, follow the instructions on pages 2829 to program the
proper codes for the products in
your system.
It is also important to remember that
many of the buttons on the remote
take on different functions, depending on the product selected using
the Device Control Selectors. The
descriptions shown here primarily
detail the functions of the remote
when it is used to operate the
AVR45. (See pages 2831 for information about alternate functions for
the remotes buttons.)
a AVR Selector: Press this button
to use the remote control for operation
of the AVR45. Note that the button will
briefly turn red after it has been
pressed to confirm your selection.
b Device Control Selectors:
Press one of these buttons to use
the remote to control the functions
of another audio/video device. Note
that the button will briefly turn red
after it has been pressed to confirm
your selection. (See pages 2829 for
information on programming the
AVR45s remote to operate these
devices.)
c Power Button: Press this button
to turn the currently selected device
on or off.
d Mute: Press this button to

momentarily silence the AVR45 or TV
set being controlled, depending on
which device has been selected.
When the AVR45 remote is being programmed to operate another device,
this button is pressed with the Device
Control Selector button b to
begin the programming process.
(See page 28 for more information
on programming the remote.)
e Test: Press this button to begin
the sequence used to calibrate the
AVR45s output levels. (See page 19
for more information on calibrating
the AVR45.)
f Display/Multiroom Button:
This button does not function with
the AVR45, but it is available for use
with other devices.
g / Buttons: These are multipurpose buttons. They will be used
most frequently to select a surround
mode. To change the surround mode,
first press the SURR/CH button
y. Next press these buttons to
scroll up or down through the list of
surround modes that appear in the
Information Display 33. (See page
24 for more information.) These
buttons are also used to increase
or decrease output levels used to
lower the AVR45s output levels when
configuring the unit with either the
internal test tone or and external
source. (See pages 19 and 26 for
more information.) They are also used
to enter delay time settings after the
Delay button v has been pressed.
(See page 20 for more information.)
h /Channel Button: This
button is used to start the process of
setting the AVR45s output levels to an
external source. Once this button is
pressed, use the / buttons g to
select the channel being adjusted,
then press the Set button i, followed by the / buttons again to
change the level letting. (See page 27
for more information.)
i Set Button: This button is used

to enter settings into the AVR45s
memory. It is also used in the setup
procedures for delay time, speaker
configuration and channel output
level adjustment. (See pages 1721
for complete information.)
j Night Mode: Press this button
to activate the Night mode, preventing loud playback when the
digital modes are in use without
altering the dynamic range of the
output signal.
When the AVR45 remote is being programmed to operate other devices,
this button is pressed to begin a
readout of a programmed code. (See
page 28 for more information.)
k Source Selectors: Press these
buttons to select an input source for
the AVR45. The AM/FM button is also
used to switch between frequency
bands when the tuner is in use.
NOTE: Pressing one of these buttons
selects the source only. In order to
control the actual source machine
using the remote you must press the
Device Control Selector button b
for the desired product.
l Numeric Keys: These buttons
serve as a ten-button numeric keypad to enter tuner preset positions.
They are also to be used to select
channel numbers when TV has been
selected on the remote, or to select
track numbers on a CD, DVD or LD
player, depending on how the
remote has been programmed.
NOTE: The 0 button has a dual function. It also serves as the CLEAR
button for use in programming the
tuner or clearing the system memory.
m Direct /Enter: Press this button
to select a radio station by entering
its frequency using the Numeric
Keys l. (See page 26 for more
information.)

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n Memory Button: Press this

button to enter a radio station into
the AVR45s preset memory. After
pressing the button the MEMORY
indicator N will flash, and you then
have five seconds to enter a present
memory location using the Numeric
Keys l. (See page 26 for more
information.)
NOTE: Although the word Sleep
appears above this button, it refers
to control of devices other than the
AVR45. Use the Sleep button ` to
control the AVR45s Sleep function.
o Info Button: This button does
not function with the AVR45, but it is
available for use with other devices.
p Light Button: Press this button
to activate the remotes built-in backlight for better legibility of the buttons
in a darkened room.
q Tuner Mode: Press this button
when the tuner is in use to select
between automatic tuning and
manual tuning. When the button is
pressed so that the AUTO indicator
O goes out, pressing the Tuning
buttons t will move the frequency
up or down in single-step increments. When the FM band is in
use, pressing this button when a
stations signal is weak will change
to monaural reception, as indicated
by the MONO indicator Q. (See page
26 for more information.)
r Clear Button: This button does
not function with the AVR45, but it is
available for use with other devices.
s Preset Up/Down: When the
tuner is in use, these buttons scroll
through the stations that have been
programmed into the AVR45s memory. When many source devices,
such as CD players, VCRs and cassette decks, are selected using the
Device Control Selectors b,
these buttons will normally function
as chapter step or track advance.
t Tuning Up/Down: When the

tuner is in use, these buttons will
tune up or down through the selected frequency band. If the Tuner
Mode button q has been pressed
so that the AUTO indicator O is illuminated, pressing these buttons will
cause the tuner to seek the next station with acceptable signal strength
for quality reception. When the AUTO
indicator O is NOT illuminated,
pressing these buttons will tune stations in single-step increments. (See
page 26 for more information.)
u Transport Controls: These controls do not control any functions of
the AVR45, but they are used extensively when operating a wide variety
of CD players, cassette decks and
VCRs. (See page 28 for information
on programming the remote to utilize
these buttons.)
v Delay/Prev Ch.: Press this button to begin the process for setting
the delay times used by the AVR45
when processing surround sound.
After pressing this button the delay
times are entered by pressing the
Set button i, and then using the
/ buttons g to change the setting. Press the Set button again to
complete the process. (See page 20
w /Digital Button: This button is
used to select the type of digital input
used with any one of the input sources
connected to the AVR45. After pressing this button, use the / buttons
g to make your selection between
OPTICAL E or COAXIAL G digital.
Press the Set button i to enter
your choice. (See page 24 for more
information.)
x Speaker Configuration: Press
configuring the AVR45s Bass
Management System for use with
the type of speakers used in your
system. Once the button has been
pressed, use the / buttons g to
select the channel you wish to set up.

Press the Set button i, and then
select another channel to configure.
When all adjustments have been
completed, press the Set button
twice to exit the settings and return
to normal operation. (See page 17
y Surround Mode Selector: Press
changing the surround mode. After
the button has been pressed, use
the / buttons g to select the
desired surround mode. (See page
24 for more information.) Note that this
button is also used to tune channels
when the TV is selected using the
Device Control Selector b.
When the AVR45 remote is being programmed for the codes of another
device, this button is also used in the
Auto Search process. (See page 28
for more information on programming
the AVR45 remote.)
z Volume: Press these buttons to
raise or lower the system volume.
` Sleep Button: Press this button
to place the unit in the Sleep mode.
After the time shown in the display,
the AVR45 will automatically go into
the Standby mode. Each press of
the button changes the time until
turn-off in the following order:
90
min
80
min
70
min
60
min
50
min
40
min
30
min
20
min
10
min
5
min
1
min
OFF
Note that this button is also used

to change channels on your TV
when the TV is selected using the
Device Control Selector b.
When the AVR45 remote is being programmed for the codes of another
device, this button is also used in the
Auto Search process. (See page 28
for more information on programming
the AVR45 remote.)
Installation and Connections

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System Installation
After unpacking the unit, and placing it
on a solid surface capable of supporting
its weight, you will need to make the
connections to your audio and video
equipment. These steps need to be done
only when the receiver is first installed,
or when a change is made to the input
source equipment.
Audio Equipment Connections
We recommend that you use high-quality
interconnect cables when making connections to source equipment and recorders
to preserve the quality of the signals.
When making connections to audio
source equipment or speakers it is always
a good practice to unplug the unit from
the AC wall outlet. This prevents any possibility of accidentally sending audio or
transient signals to the speakers that may
damage them.
1. Connect the analog output of a CD
player to the CD inputs .
NOTE: When the CD player has both
fixed and variable audio outputs it is best
to use the fixed output unless you find
that the input to the receiver is so low
that the sound is noisy, or high that the
signal is distorted.
2. Connect the Play/Out jacks of a cassette deck, MD or other audio recorder to
the Tape Monitor In jacks c. Connect
the Record/In jacks on the recorder to
the Tape Monitor Out jacks d on
the AVR45.
3. Connect the output of any digital

sources to be used to the appropriate
connections on the AVR45 rear panel.
Note that the Optical and Coaxial
digital inputs may be used with
either a Dolby Digital (AC-3) source
or the output of a conventional CD or
LV players PCM (SP/DIF) output.
4. Assemble the AM Loop Antenna supplied with the unit as shown below.
Connect it to the AM and GND screw
terminals .
5. Connect an FM antenna to the

FM (75 ohm) connection . The
FM antenna may be an external roof

antenna, an inside powered or wire lead
antenna or a connection from a cable
TV system. Note that if the antenna or
connection uses 300-ohm twin-lead
cable, you must use the 300-ohm-to75-ohm adapter supplied with the unit
to make the connection.
6. Connect the front, center and
surround speaker outputs l
to the respective speakers.
To assure that all the audio signals are
carried to your speakers without loss of
clarity or resolution, we suggest that you
use high-quality speaker cable. Many
brands of cable are available, and the
choice of cable may be influenced by the
distance between your speakers and this
receiver, the type of speakers you use,
personal preferences and other factors.
Your dealer or installer is a valuable

resource to consult in selecting the
proper cable.
Regardless of the brand of cable selected,
we recommend that you use a cable constructed of fine, multistrand copper with a
gauge of 14 or smaller. Remember that in
specifying cable, the lower the number,
the thicker the cable.
Cable with a gauge of 16 may be used for
short runs of less than ten feet. We do not
recommend that you use cables with an
AWG equivalent of 18 or higher due to
the power loss and degradation in
performance that will occur.
Cables that are run inside walls should
have the appropriate markings to indicate
listing with UL, CSA or other appropriate
testing agency standards. Questions about
running cables inside walls should be
referred to your installer or a licensed
electrical contractor who is familiar with
the NEC and/or the applicable local
building codes in your area.
When connecting wires to the speakers,
be certain to observe proper polarity.
Remember to connect the negative or
black wire to the same terminal on the
receiver and the speaker. Similarly, the
positive or red wire should be connected to the like terminal on the AVR45
and speaker.
We also recommend that the length of
cable used to connect speaker pairs be
identical. For example, use the same
length piece of cable to connect the front
left and front right or surround left and
surround right speakers, even if the
speakers are a different distance from
the AVR45.
Installation and Connections

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NOTE: While most speaker manufacturers

adhere to an industry convention of using
black terminals for negative and red ones
for positive, some manufacturers may
vary from this configuration. To assure
proper phase, and optimal performance,
consult the identification plate on your
speaker, or the speakers manual to verify
polarity. If you do not know the polarity
of your speaker, ask your dealer for
advice before proceeding, or consult
the speakers manufacturer.
7. Connections to a subwoofer are made
via a line level audio connection from
the Subwoofer Output to the line
level input of a subwoofer with a built-in
amplifier. If a passive subwoofer is used,
the connection first goes to a power
amplifier, which will be connected to one
or more subwoofer speakers.
Video Equipment Connections
Video equipment is connected in a fashion
similar to audio components. Again, the
use of high-quality interconnect cables is
recommended to preserve signal quality.
1. Connect a VCRs audio and video
Play/Out jacks to the Video 1 In jacks
on the rear panel. The audio and
Record/In jacks on the VCR should be
connected to the Video 1 Out jacks
on the AVR45.
2. Connect the audio and video outputs
of a satellite receiver, cable TV converter
or television set or any other video source
to the Video 2 In jacks fl.
3. Connect the audio and video outputs
of a DVD or laser disc player to the DVD
jacks .
4. Connect the TV Monitor Out
jacks on the receiver to the video
input of your television monitor or
video projector.
System and Power Connections

The AVR45 is designed for flexible use
with external control components and
power amplifiers. These connections are
easy to make during an initial installation, or at a later date should you choose
to upgrade your system.
Remote Control Extension
If the receiver is placed behind a solid or
smoked glass cabinet door, the obstruction may prevent the remote sensor from
receiving commands. In this event, an
optional remote sensor may be used.
Connect the output of the remote sensor
to the Remote Cont. In jack a.
If other components are also prevented
from receiving remote commands, only
one sensor is needed. They may use this
units sensor or a remote eye by running
a connection from the Remote Cont.
Out jack b to the Remote In jack on
Harman Kardon or other compatible
equipment.
External Audio Power Amplifier
Connections
If desired, optional external power audio
power amplifiers may be used with the
AVR45. Connections to these amplifiers
are made by using audio interconnect
cables connected to both the Preamp
Outputs on the rear panel and
the audio input jacks of the external
amplifiers.
External Audio Decoder Connection
To provide for the ultimate flexibility,
the AVR45 may be used in conjunction
with optional, external decoders for
digital audio systems other than the
AVR45s own built-in Dolby Digital
system. If an external decoder is used,
connect the output jacks of the decoder
to the 6-Channel Direct inputs ,
making sure to match channels.
These jacks may also be used for connections to devices usch as DVD players or
High Definition Television (HDTV) sets or
decoders that feature built-in digital surround decoders. Although the digital
decoding system in the AVR45 will typically
provide audio performance that is superior
to other decoders, you may use these jacks
to provide an additional 6-channel input
for connection to a DVD player or HDTV
set with a built-in decoder and discrete
6-channel analog outputs.
AC Power Connections
This unit is equipped with two accessory
AC outlets. They may be used to power
accessory devices, but they should not be
used with high-current draw equipment
such as power amplifiers. The total power
draw may not exceed 50W to each outlet.
The Switched outlet will receive
power only when the unit is on. This is
recommended for devices that have no
power switch, or a mechanical power
switch that may be left in the ON
position.
NOTE: Devices with electronic power
switches may only go into a Standby
mode when plugged in here.
The Unswitched outlet will receive
power as long as the unit is plugged into
a powered AC outlet.
Finally, when all connections are complete, plug the power cord into a nonswitched 120-volt AC wall outlet. Youre
almost ready to enjoy the AVR45!
System Configuration
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Speaker Selection and Placement

The placement of speakers in a multichannel-home-theater system can have
a noticeable impact on the quality of
sound reproduced.
No matter which type or brand of speakers
is used, the same model or brand of
speaker should be used for the front left,
center and right speakers. This creates a
seamless front soundstage, and eliminates the possibility of distracting sonic
disturbances that occur when a sound
moves across mismatched front channel
speakers.
Speaker Placement
Depending on the type of center channel
speaker in use and your viewing device,
place the center speaker directly above or
below your TV or in the center behind a
perforated front projection screen.
Once the center channel speaker is
installed, position the left and right
front speakers so that they are as far
away from one another as the center
channel speaker is from the preferred
listening position. Ideally, the front
channel speakers should be placed so
that their tweeters are no more than 24"
off center from the tweeter in the center
channel speaker.
Depending on the specifics of your room
acoustics and the type of speakers in use,
you may find that imaging is improved
by moving the front left and right speakers slightly forward of the center channel
speaker. If possible, adjust all front

loudspeakers so that they are aimed at
ear height when you are seated in the
listening position.
Using these guidelines, youll find that it
takes some experimentation to find the
correct location for the front speakers in
your particular installation. Dont be
afraid to move things around until the
system sounds correct. Optimize your
speakers so that pans across the front of
the room sound smooth, and that sounds
from all speakers appear to arrive at the
listening position at the same time without delay from the center speaker as
opposed to the left and right speakers.
Surround speakers should be placed on
the side walls of the room, at or slightly
behind the listening position. The center
of the speaker should face into the room.
The speakers should be located so that
the bottom of the cabinet is at least two
feet higher than the listeners ears when
seated in the desired area.
Center Front Speaker

No more
than 24"
Left Front
Speaker
Right Front
Speaker
A) Front Channel Speaker Installation

with Direct-View TV Sets or Rear-Screen
Projectors
TV or Projection Screen
Left Front
Speaker
Center Front
Speaker
Right Front
Speaker
No more than 6 feet

when rear-mounted
speakers are used
When all audio, video and system connections have been made, there are a few
configuration adjustments to be made. A
few minutes spent to correctly configure
and calibrate the unit will greatly add to
your listening experience.
Optional Rear Wall Mounting
If side wall mounting is not practical, the

speakers may be placed on a rear wall,
behind the listening position. Again, they
should be located so that the bottom of
the cabinet is at least two feet higher
than the listeners ears. The speakers
should be no more than six feet behind
the rear of the seating area.
Subwoofers produce non-directional
sound, so they may be placed almost
anywhere in a room. Subwoofer placement is highly influenced by room size
and shape, and the type of subwoofer
used. Follow the instructions of the subwoofers manufacturer, or experiment
with the best location for a subwoofer in
your listening room.
B) The distance between the left and right

speakers should be equal to the distance
from the seating position to the viewing
screen. You may also experiment with
placing the left and right speakers slightly
forward of the center speaker.
At least 6 inches from ceiling
At least 2 feet
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System Setup
Once the speakers have been placed in the
room and connected, the final step in the
setup process is to enter the settings that
configure the AVR45s bass management
system for the type of speakers used in
your system, the calibration of the output
levels and the delay times used by the surround sound processor. Before proceeding
further, this is a good time to review the
installation section of the manual to
make certain that all connections are
properly made.
You are now ready to power up the AVR45
to begin these final adjustments.
1. Plug the Power Cable fi to an
unswitched AC outlet.
2. Press the Main Power Switch 1
in so that it latches in with the OFF
wording on the top of the switch
inside the front panel. Note that the
Power Indicator 3 will turn
amber, indicating that the unit is in
the Standby mode.
3. Install the four supplied AAA batteries
in the remote as shown. Be certain to
observe the (+) and () polarity
indicators shown in the bottom of the
battery compartment.
4. Turn the AVR45 on either by pressing

the System Power Control 3 on
the front panel, or via the remote by
first pressing the AVR Selector a,
and then pressing the Power button
c . The Power Indicator 3 will
turn green to confirm that the unit is
on, and the Information Display
will also light up.
Speaker Configuration
The first few adjustments tell the AVR45,
which type of speakers are in use. This is
important as it adjusts the settings that
determine which speakers receive lowfrequency (bass) information. For each
of these settings use the LARGE setting if
the speakers for a particular position are
traditional full-range loudspeakers that
are capable of reproducing sounds
below 100Hz. Use the SMALL setting for
smaller, frequency-limited satellite
speakers that do not reproduce sounds
below 100Hz. Note that when small
speakers are used, a subwoofer is
required to reproduce low-frequency
sounds. Remember that the large and
small descriptions do not refer to the
actual physical size of the speakers, but
their ability to reproduce low-frequency
sounds. If you are in doubt as to which
category describes your speakers, consult
the specifications in the speakers owners
manual, or ask your dealer.
With the AVR45 turned on, follow these

steps to configure the speakers:
1. Put the AVR45 in the Dolby Pro Logic
mode by pressing the Dolby Pro
Logic Selector on the front
panel or by pressing the Surround
Mode Selector y on the remote,
followed by the / buttons g
until PRO LOGIC appears in the
Main Information Display S and
the PRO LOGIC indicator F lights.
2. Press the Speaker button x on
the remote or front panel. The words
FRNT SPEAKER will appear in the
Main Information Display S .
3. Press the Set button i .
4. Press the / buttons g on the
remote or the Selector buttons
on the front panel until either
LARGE or SMALL appears to match
the type of speakers you have at the
left front and right front positions, as
described by the definitions shown
below.
When SMALL is selected, lowfrequency sounds will be sent to the
subwoofer output only. Note that if
you choose this option, and there is
no subwoofer connected, you will
not hear any low-frequency sounds
from the front channels.
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When LARGE is selected, a fullrange output will be sent to the

front left and right outputs, and
NO low-frequency signals will be
sent to the subwoofer output.
5. When you have completed your
selection for the front channel, press
the Set button i , and then
press the / buttons g on the
on the front panel to change the display to CEN SPEAKER.
6. Press the Set button i again,
and use the / buttons g on
the remote, or the Selector buttons
on the front panel, to select the
option that best describes your system
based on the speaker definitions
shown above.
When CEN SP SMALL is
selected, low-frequency center
channel sounds will be sent to the
you choose this option and there is
from the center channel speaker.
When CEN SP LARGE is
selected, a full-range output will be
sent to the center speaker output,
and NO center channel signal will
be sent to the subwoofer output.
When CEN SP NONE is selected,

no signals will be sent to the center
channel output. The receiver will
operate in a phantom center
channel mode and center channel
information will be sent to the left
and right front channel outputs.
selection for the center channel, press
the Set button i , and then
press the / buttons g on the
on the front panel to change the
display to SUR SPEAKER.
8. Press the Set button i again,
and then use the / buttons g
on the remote or the Selector
buttons on the front panel to
select the option that best describes
your system based on the speaker
definitions shown above.
When SUR SP SMALL is
selected, low-frequency surround
channel sounds will be sent to the
you choose this option and there is
from the surround speaker.
When SUR SP LARGE is selected,
a full-range output will be sent to the
surround channel outputs, and NO
surround channel signals will be sent
to the subwoofer output.
When SUR SP NONE is selected,

surround sound information will be
split between the front left and front
right outputs. Note that for optimal
performance when no surround
speakers are in use, the Dolby 3
Stereo mode should be used instead
of Dolby Pro Logic.
selection for the surround channel,
press the Set button i , and
then press the / buttons g on
the remote or the Selector buttons
on the front panel to change the display
to SW SPEAKER.
10. Press the Set button i , and
then press the / buttons g on
the remote or the Selector buttons
on the front panel to select the option
that best describes your system.
Select S-W SP ON if a subwoofer
is connected to your system.
Select S-W SP OFF if a subwoofer is
NOT connected to your system. Note
that when no subwoofer is selected,
low-frequency sounds below 100Hz
will be sent to the front left/right
speakers, provided that the selection
in step 4, above, has been set to
LARGE. Otherwise, no low-frequency
sounds will be heard. This option is
not available when the front, center or
surround speakers are set to SMALL.
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11. When all speaker selections have

been made, press the Set button i
to return to normal operation.
Output Level Adjustment
Output level adjustment is a key part of
the configuration process for any surround sound product. It is particularly
important for a Dolby Digital receiver
such as the AVR45, as correct outputs will
ensure that you hear sound tracks in their
proper place with the proper intensity.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Many listeners
are often confused about the operation
of the surround channels. While some
assume that sound should always be
coming from each speaker, most of the
time there will be little or no sound in
the surround channels. This is because
they are only used when a movie director
or sound mixer specifically places sound
there to create ambiance, an effect or to
continue action from the front of the
room to the rear. When the output levels
are properly set it is normal for rear/
surround speakers to operate only
occasionally. Artificially increasing the
volume to the rear speakers may destroy
the illusion of an enveloping sound field
that duplicates the way you hear sound
in a movie theater or concert hall.
Before beginning the adjustment process
make certain that all speaker connections
have been properly made. The system
volume should be set to the level that
you will use during a typical listening
session. Finally, make certain that the
Balance Control 7 is set to the center
12 oclock position.
To adjust and calibrate the output levels,

follow these steps. For accurate calibration,
it is a good idea to make these adjustments
from the location in your room that is
your favorite listening position:
panel or by pressing the Surround
2. Press the Test Tone button e
on the remote or front panel. The
words T -T FL 0dB will appear
in the Main Information Display
S , and the letters FL will flash once
each second.
3. At this point, the test noise will begin
to circulate among all the speakers in
a clockwise rotation.
NOTE: This is a good time to verify
that the speakers have been properly
connected. As the test noise circulates,
listen to make certain that the sound
comes from the speaker position
shown in the Main Information
Display. If the sound from a speaker
location does NOT match the position
indicated in the display, turn the
AVR45 off and check the speaker
wiring to make certain that each
speaker is connected to the correct
output terminal.
4. After checking for speaker placement,

let the test noise circulate again, and
listen to see which channels sound
louder than the others. Using the
front left (FL in the display) speaker
as a reference, press the / buttons
g on the remote or the Selector
buttons on the front panel on
each channel to begin to bring them
to the same level. Note that when one
of the buttons is pushed, the test noise
circulation will pause on the channel
being adjusted to give you time to
make the adjustment. When you
release the button, the circulation
will resume.
5. Continue to adjust the individual
speakers until they all have the same
volume. Note that adjustments
should be made with the /
buttons g on the remote or the
Selector buttons on the front
panel only, NOT the main volume
controls. Then press the Set button
i to memorize the change. If
you are using a sound pressure (SPL)
meter for precise level adjustment, set
the volume so that the meter reads
75dB, C-Weighting Slow.
NOTE: The subwoofer output level is not
adjustable using the test tone. To change
the subwoofer level, follow the steps for
Output Level Trim Adjustment on page
27.
6. When you have adjusted the outputs
so that all channels have the same
level, press the Test Tone button
e on the remote or front panel
to complete the adjustment.
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Delay Settings
One aspect of the surround modes is the
delay of audio signals between the front
speakers and the rear speakers. Each
surround mode is factory preset with a
specific delay time, but it is possible to
individually adjust the delay timing to
custom tailor the sound to your individual taste and the acoustic conditions in
your listening room or home theater.
The factory setting is appropriate for
most rooms, but some installations
create an uncommon distance between
the front and surround speakers that may
cause the arrival of front channel sounds
to become disconnected from surround
channel sounds.
To resynchronize the front and surround
channels, follow these steps:
1. Measure the distance from the
listening/viewing position to the
front speakers.
2. Measure the distance from the
listening/viewing position to the
surround speakers.
3. Subtract the distance to the surround
speakers from the distance to the
front speakers.
a. When setting the delay time for the

Dolby Digital surround mode, the
optimal delay time is the resulting
figure. For example, if the front
speakers are ten feet away and the
surround speakers are five feet
away, the optimal delay time is
figured as 105=5. Thus, in this
example, the delay should be set at
five milliseconds.
b. When setting the delay time for
the Pro Logic mode, take the result
of the subtraction and add 15 to
obtain the optimal delay time. For
example, if the front speakers are
ten feet away and the surround
speakers are five feet away, the
optimal delay time is figured
as 105+15=20. Thus, in this
example, the delay should be set
at twenty milliseconds.
The Dolby Digital mode also provides a
separate setting for the center channel
delay mode, since the discrete nature
of Dolby Digital signals makes the
location of the center channel speaker
more critical. To calculate the delay for
the center channel, measure the distance
from the preferred listening position in
the center of the room to both the center
channel speaker and either the left or
right speaker.
NOTE: The Theater, Hall 1 and Hall 2
modes use a fixed, non-adjustable
delay time.
If the distances are equal no further

adjustment is required and the center
delay should be set to zero. If the distance
to the front speakers is greater than the
distance to the center speaker you may
wish to reposition the speakers by moving
the front left/right speakers closer to the
listening position or the center speaker
further away from the listening position.
If repositioning of the speakers is not
possible, adjust the center delay time so
that you add one millisecond of center
channel delay for each foot that the
distance to the center speaker lags
behind the front speakers. For example,
if the front left/right speakers are each
10 feet from the listening position and
the center channel speaker is 8 feet
away, the delay is figured as 108=2,
suggesting an optimal center delay of
2 milliseconds.
To set the delay times, follow these steps:
panel, or by pressing the Surround
2. Press the Delay button v on
S DELAY TIME will appear in the
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4. Adjust the delay time by pressing the

/ buttons g on the remote or
the Selector buttons on the front
panel until the delay time figure calculated using the formula entered
above appears in the display.
8. Select the Dolby Digital mode either

by pressing the front panel Dolby
Digital Selector ( or by pressing
the Surround Mode Selector y
on the remote, and then pressing the
/ buttons g on the remote
until DOLBY AC-3 appears in the
Ignore any NO DATA message
that may appear.
12. Press the / buttons g on

the remote until the desired delay
time for the center channel appears
in the display.
5. If no adjustment is needed for

the center channel delay, press the
Set button i to enter the
setting into the AVR45s memory.
If the calculations outlined above
for the center channel delay require
an adjustment, proceed with the
following steps:
6. Select a digital input by pressing
the Digital button w . Press
the / buttons g on the remote
or the Selector buttons on the
front panel until either COAX or
OPTICAL appear in the Main
Information Display S . Note that
for this adjustment, either input may
be selected.
9. Press the Delay button v on

S DELAY TIME appears in the
10. Press the / buttons g on the
remote once, so that C DELAY
TIME appears in the Main
Information Display S .
13. Press the Set button i to enter

the setting into the AVR45s memory.
Congratulations! You have now completed
the setup, adjustment and calibration of
the AVR45. You are now ready to enjoy the
finest in music and home theater listening.
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Basic Operation
unit off using the front panel Main

Power Switch 1. Note that all preset
Once you have completed the setup and

configuration of your new receiver, it is
simple to operate and enjoy. The following instructions will provide the steps
needed to enjoy the AVR45:
memories are lost if the unit is left

turned off with the Main Power
Switch 1 for more than two weeks.
When using the AVR45 for the first

time, it is necessary to press the Main
Power button 1 on the front panel to
turn the unit on. This places the unit in a
standby mode, as indicated by the amber
color of the Power Indicator 3 . Once
the unit is in standby, you may begin a
listening session by pressing the System
Power Control 2 on the front panel or
the Power button c on the remote.
Note that the Power Indicator 3 will
turn green. This will turn the unit on and
return it to the input source that was last
used. The unit may also be turned on
from standby by pressing any of the
Source Selector buttons on the remote
k or front panel 9 ) ! @ # $.
To select a source at any time, press

any of the Source Selector buttons on
the remote k or front panel 9 ) !
@ # $.
When a Video Input source is selected

the video signal for that input will be
routed to the TV Monitor Video Output
jack and will be viewable on a TV monitor connected to the AVR45. Make certain
that your TV is set to the proper input to
view the signal.
The front panel Video 3 Inputs 8

may be used to connect a device such as
a video game or camcorder to your home
entertainment system on a temporary
basis.
To program the AVR45 for automatic

turn off, press the Sleep button ` on
the remote. Each press of the button will
increase the time before shut down in the
following sequence:
To turn the unit off at the end of a listening session simply press the System
Power Control 2 on the front panel
or the Power button c on the remote.
Power to any equipment plugged into
the rear panel Switched AC Outlet
will be shut off and the Power
Indicator 3 will turn amber.
During a listening session you may

wish to adjust the Bass 5 and Treble
6 controls to suit your listening tastes.
When the remote is used to turn the unit

off it is actually placing the system in a
standby mode, as indicated by the amber
color of the Power Indicator 3.
When you will be away from home for
an extended period of time it is always
a good idea to completely turn the
Source Selection
When an audio source is selected the

last video input used remains routed to
the Video Outputs 1 and TV
Monitor Output . This permits
simultaneous viewing and listening to
different sources.
Adjust the volume to a comfortable

level using the front panel Volume
Control or remote Volume
Up/Down z buttons.
To temporarily silence all speaker
outputs press the Mute button d .
This will cut the output to all speakers,
but it will not effect any recording or
dubbing that may be in progress. When
the system is muted the MUTE indicator
A will light in the Information
Display . Press the Mute button d
again to return to normal operation.
For private listening, plug the 1/4"

stereo phone plug from a pair of stereo
headphones into the front panel
Headphone jack 4.
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The sleep time will be displayed in the

Information Display and it will count
down until the time has elapsed.
When the programmed time has elapsed
the unit will automatically turn off. Note
that the front panel display will dim to
one half brightness when the Sleep function is programmed. To cancel the Sleep
function, press the Sleep button `
until the information display returns to
normal brightness and the Sleep
indicator numbers disappear.
Surround Mode Selection

One of the most important features of
the AVR45 is its ability to reproduce a full
multichannel surround sound field from
Dolby Digital sources, analog matrix
surround encoded programs and standard stereo programs. In all a total of
seven listening modes are available on
the AVR45.
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Selection of a surround mode is based on

personal taste, as well as the type of program source material being used. For
example, motion pictures or TV programs
bearing the logo of one of the major surround encoding processes, such as Dolby
Surround, DTS Stereo or UltraStereo
may be played in either the Dolby Digital,
Dolby Pro Logic or Movie Surround
depending on the source material.
NOTE: Once a program has been

encoded with surround information, it
retains the surround matrix as long as
the program is broadcast in stereo. Thus,
movies with surround sound will carry
surround information when they are
broadcast via conventional TV stations,
cable, pay TV and satellite transmission.
In addition, a growing number of madefor-television programs, sports broadcasts, radio dramas and music CDs are
also recorded in surround sound. You
may obtain a list of these programs and

discs from the Dolby Laboratories web
site at www.dolby.com
When a program is not listed as carrying
intentional surround information, you
may find that Pro Logic or Dolby 3-Stereo
modes often deliver enveloping surround
presentations through the use of the
natural information present in all stereo
recordings. However, for stereo, but nonsurround programs, we suggest that you
try the Hall 1, Hall 2 or Theater modes.
Surround Mode Chart

MODE
FEATURES
DELAY TIME RANGE
DOLBY DIGITAL
This mode is available only when the source material is encoded with Dolby Digital
(AC-3) data. It provides up to five separate main audio channels and a special dedicated Low-Frequency Effects channel.
Center: 0 ms 5 ms
Surround: 0 ms 15 ms
DOLBY PRO LOGIC
Dolby Pro Logic is the standard mode for analog surround sound decoding. It uses
information encoded in a two-channel stereo recording to produce four distinct
channels: Left, Center, Right and Surround. Use this mode for accurate reproduction
of programs bearing the Dolby Surround, DTS Stereo, UltraStereo or other
Surround logos. Surround encoded programs include videocassette, DVD and LD
movies, TV and cable programs, radio programs and audio CDs. Dolby Pro Logic
processing may also be used to provide a pleasing surround effect with some
stereophonic source material that does not carry surround encoding.
15 ms 30 ms
Initial Setting = 20 ms
DOLBY 3 STEREO
Dolby 3 Stereo uses the information contained in a surround encoded or two-channel No Surround Channels
stereo program to 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 right channels for increased realism. Use this mode when you have a
center channel speaker, but no surround speakers.
THEATER
Theater Surround processing uses matrix surround decoding to simulate a standard

movie or stage theater.
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HALL 1 and HALL 2
These modes are designed for use with stereo recordings. They provide a sound-field
effect that simulates the complex combination of direct and reflected sounds that
create the rich reverberant atmosphere of a medium-sized concert hall (Hall 1) or a
larger concert hall (Hall 2).
Hall 1 41.6 ms
Hall 2 67.4 ms
STEREO
This mode turns off all surround processing and presents the pure left and right
channel presentation of two channel stereo programs.
No Surround Channels
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Surround modes are selected using either

the front panel controls or the remote. To
select a surround mode from the front
panel, simply press the button that corresponds to the desired mode (
. To select a surround mode using the
remote, press the Surround Mode
Selector y , and then press the /
buttons g to change the mode. As
you press the buttons, the surround
mode name will appear in the Main
Information Display S , and an
individulal mode indicator will also
light up D / F / J .
Note that the Dolby Digital Mode may
only be selected when a Dolby Digital
source is playing. For more information
on Dolby Digital, see the following section
of this manual.
To listen to a program in traditional twochannel stereo, using the front left and
front right speakers only (plus the subwoofer if installed and configured), press
the Surround Off button on the
front panel, or follow the insturctions
shown above for using the remote until
SURR OFF appears in the Main
Information Display S . When the
AVR45s surround circuits are turned off,
and it is in the Stereo mode, the BYPASS
indicator B will illuminate in the
Information Display .
Digital Audio Playback

Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital (also known as AC-3) is the
latest advancement in surround-sound
technology, delivering up to five fullrange surround channels (left, center,
right, left surround and right surround)
plus a special dedicated Low-Frequency
Effects (LFE) channel. This represents a
major advancement over traditional
analog surround in that each surround
channel is fully discrete and capable of
full bandwidth reproduction. Dolby
Digital is available on DVD and LV discs,
and it will be a part of the new highdefinition television (HDTV) system
when digital broadcasting begins in
1998. Dolby Digital for the home is based
on the same system used to deliver digital
audio sound tracks in movie theaters,
enabling true cinema reproduction in
your home.
To utilize the Dolby Digital mode you
must have a digital source properly
connected to the AVR45. Connect the
Digital datastream outputs from DVD
players, HDTV receivers and CD players to
the AC-3/PCM Coaxial or Optical
inputs on the rear panel . In order
to provide a backup signal and a source
for recording, the analog outputs provided on digital source equipment should
also be connected to their appropriate
inputs on the AVR45 rear panel (e.g.,
connect the analog stereo audio output
from a DVD to the DVD inputs on
the rear panel when you connect the
digital outputs.)
When playing back a digital source, first

select the input using the remote or front
panel controls as outlined above. Next
select the digital source by pressing the
appropriate Digital Input button w
and then using the / buttons g
on the remote or the Selector buttons
on the front panel to choose either
COAXIAL or OPTICAL, as it appears
in the Main Information Display S .
Press the Set button i to enter the
desired choice. When the digital source is
playing, the AVR45 will automatically
detect if it is a multichannel Dolby
Digital source or a conventional PCM
signal, which is the standard output from
CD players. An indicator will light in the
Information Display to confirm the digital signal is AC-3 H or PCM I and if
the source is OPTICAL E or COAX G .
When an AC-3 source is playing, the
AVR45 will automatically switch to the
Dolby Digital surround mode. It is important to note, however, that not all AC-3
sources are encoded with the full complement of five channels plus LFE. When a
digital source is playing, the Main
Information Display S will change to
show the input source and digital type
(OPTICAL or COAX). When a source with
Dolby Digital encoding is playing, the
input source name will appear in the
Information Display, followed by a
numeric key to the type and number
of channels being decoded as follows:
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This message appears

when a full complement of Dolby
Digital signals is present: 3 front
channels (left, center and right),
2 surround channels (surround
left and surround right) and 1
channel, which is the dedicated Low
Frequency Effects (LFE) channel.
3/2.1:
This message indicates the

AC-3 system is decoding a standard
Dolby Pro Logic signal with left,
center and right front channels and
a signal mono surround channel.
3/1:
This message indicates that

the AC-3 system is decoding a traditional two-channel stereo signal and
that no center, surround or LFE
signals are present.
2/0:
This is a monaural signal

that plays the same information in
both the left front and right front
speakers. There is no sound sent to
the center or surround speakers.
1+1:
This is a monaural signal

that plays through the center channel
speaker only. There is no sound at the
front left/right or surround speakers.
To engage the Night mode, press the

Night button j on the remote and
note that the NIGHT indicator K will
illuminate in the Information Display.
IMPORTANT NOTES ON
DOLBY DIGITAL PLAYBACK:
1. When the digital playback unit is in a
pause, fast forward or chapter search
mode the digital audio data may
momentarily stop, causing a NO
DATA message to be displayed. This is
normal and does not indicate a problem
with either the AVR45 or the source
machine. The AVR45 will return to Dolby
Digital/AC-3 playback as soon as the data
is available when the machine is in a
standard play mode.
2. The AVR45 will decode digital audio
sources with a sampling frequency of
32kHz, 44.1kHz and 48kHz. Although
this will enable it to decode virtually all
DVD movies and HDTV sources, it is possible that some future digital sources
may not be compatible with the AVR45.
3. Note that not all programs recorded in

Dolby Digital contain full 5.1 channel
audio. Consult the program guide that
accompanies the DVD or laser disc to
determine which type of audio has been
recorded on the disc. The AVR45 will
automatically sense the type of digital
surrround encoding used on an AC-3
program source and adjust to
accommodate it.
4. When a Dolby Digital source is
playing, you may not select any of the
analog surround modes.
5. It is not possible to record the output
of a Dolby Digital program.
PCM Audio Playback
PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) is the
non-compressed digital audio system
used for compact discs and non-AC-3
laser discs. The digital circuits in the
AVR45 are capable of high-quality digitalto-analog decoding, and they may be
connected directly to the digital audio
output of your CD or LV player.
1/0:
Night Mode
A special feature of Dolby Digital is the
Night mode, which enables AC-3 input
sources to be played back with their full
range while reducing the minimum peak
level by 1/4 to 1/3. This prevents abruptly
loud transitions from causing disturbances without reducing the impact of
the digital source. The Night mode is
available only when AC-3 signals with
special data are being played.
NOTE: In order to play the Dolby Digital

signals that are recorded on laser discs,
you must have both a laser disc player
with an RF output, and an optional,
outboard RF-to-data demodulator. To
listen to Dolby Digital LV discs, connect
the AC-3/RF output of the player to the
demodulator, and connect the output
of the demodulator to the Coaxial or
Optical inputs on the rear panel
of the AVR45. DO NOT connect the
AC-3/RF output of a laser disc player
directly to the AVR45.
Connections should be made to the

AC-3/PCM Optical or Coaxial inputs
on the rear panel, using whichever
input is not occupied by an AC-3 source
such as a DVD player.
To listen to a PCM digital source, first
select the input for the desired source
(e.g., CD). Next press the Digital button
w and then using the / buttons
g on the remote or the Selector
buttons on the front panel until the
desired choice of either COAXIAL or
OPTICAL, as it appears in the Main
Information Display S . Press the Set
button i to enter the desired choice.
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When a PCM source is playing, the PCM

indicator I will light, and the Main
Information Display will show the input
source and the digital type. During PCM
playback you may select any surround
mode except Dolby Digital.
Tuner Operation
The AVR45s tuner is capable of tuning
AM, FM and FM Stereo broadcast stations.
Stations may be tuned manually, or they
may be stored as favorite station presets
and recalled from a 30 position memory.
Station Selection
1. Press the AM/FM button $ k to
select the tuner as an input.
2. Press the AM/FM button $ k again
to switch between AM and FM so that the
desired frequency band is selected.
3. Press the Tune Mode button * q
to select manual or automatic tuning.
When the AUTO indicator O is illuminated in the Main Information Display the
tuner will only stop at those stations that
have a strong enough signal to be
received with acceptable quality.
When the MONO indicator Q is illuminated, the tuner is in a manual mode and
will stop at each frequency increment in
the selected band.
4. To select stations press the Tuning
button % t. When the AUTO indicator
O is illuminated each press will cause
the tuner to search for the next highest
or lowest frequency station that has an
acceptable signal. When tuning FM stations in the Auto mode, the tuner will
only select Stereo stations. To tune to the
next station, press the button again. If

the MONO indicator Q is illuminated,
tap the Tuning button % t to
advance one frequency increment at a
time, or press and hold it to locate a specific station. When the TUNED indicator
R illuminates, the station is properly
tuned and should be heard with clarity.
5. Stations may also be tuned directly
by pressing the Direct button m, and
then pressing the Numeric Keys l
that correspond to the stations frequency.
The desired station will automatically
be tuned.
NOTE: When the FM reception of a
station is weak, audio quality will be
increased by switching to Mono mode
by pressing the Tune Mode button *
q until the STEREO indicator P
goes out.
Preset Tuning
Up to 30 stations may be stored in the
AVR45s memory for easy recall using the
front panel controls or the remote.
To enter a station to the memory, first
tune the station using the steps outlined
above. Then:
1. Press the Memory button n on
the remote. Note that MEMORY indicator
N will illuminate and flash in the
Information Display.
2. Within five seconds, press the
Numeric Keys l corresponding to
the location where you wish to store this

stations frequency.
3. Repeat the process after tuning any
additional stations to be preset.
Recalling Preset Stations

To manually select a station previously
entered in the preset memory, press the
Numeric Keys l that correspond to
the desired stations memory location.
To manually tune through the list of
stored preset stations one by one, press
the Preset buttons & s on the front
panel or remote.
To automatically scan through the stations entered in the preset memory, press
the Preset Scan button ^ on the front
panel. The tuner will run through the list
of preset stations, stopping for five seconds
at each one. Press the button again to stop
the scan at your desired station.
Tape Recording
In normal operation, the audio or video
source selected for listening through the
AVR45 is sent to the record outputs.
This means that any program you are
watching or listening to may be recorded
simply by placing machines connected
to the outputs for Tape Monitor d or
Video One in the record mode.
When a tape recorder with separate record
and playback heads is used, you may
monitor the output of the recording by
selecting the T Mon Selector 9 k.
Note that a red LED will illuminate in the
front panel above the T Mon Selector 9
to remind you that you are listening to the
record playback instead of the actual input
source being recorded.
NOTE: It is not possible to record the
output of Dolby Digital programs.
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IMPORTANT NOTE: Please make certain that you are aware of the copyright
restrictions on any material you copy.
Unauthorized duplication of copyrighted
materials is prohibited by Federal law.
Output Level Trim Adjustment

Normal output level adjustment for the
AVR45 is established using the Test Tone,
as outlined on page 19. In some cases,
however, it may be desirable to adjust the
output levels using program material
such as a test disc, or a selection you are
familiar with. Additionally, the output
level for the subwoofer may only be
adjusted using this procedure.
To adjust the output levels using program material, first set the reference
volume for the front left/right channels
using the Volume Control z. If
you wish to vary the difference between
the left and right channels, use the
Balance Control 7.
Once the reference level has been set,
press the Channel Select button h
and note that FRONT L LEV
will appear in the Main Information
Display S. To change the level, first
press the Set button , and then use
the Selector buttons or the /
buttons g to raise or lower the level.
DO NOT use the volume control, as this
will alter the reference setting.
Selector buttons or the /

buttons g until S-WOOFER LEV
appears in the Main Information
Display S .
or subject to a power outage. This memory will last for approximately two weeks,
after which time all information must
be reentered.
Press the Set button when the name

of the desired channel appears in the
Main Information Display S , and
follow the instructions shown above to
adjust the level.
Processor Reset
Repeat the procedure as needed until all

channels requiring adjustment have
been set. When all adjustments have
been made, the AVR45 will return to normal operation when no adjustments are
made for five seconds.
Six-Channel Direct Input

The AVR45 is equipped for future
expansion through the use of optional,
external adapters for formats that the
AVR45 may not be capable of processing.
When an adapter is connected to the
6-Channel Direct Inputs , you
may select it by pressing the 6 CH Input
Selector k #.
Note that when the 6-Channel Direct
input is in use, you may not select a surround mode, as the external decoder
determines processing. In addition, there
is no signal at the record outputs when
the 6-Channel Direct input is in use.
Memory Backup
Once the change has been made, press
the Set button and then press the
Selector buttons or the /
buttons g to select the next output
channel location that you wish to adjust.
To adjust the subwoofer level, press the
This product is equipped with a memory

backup system that preserves tuner presets and system configuration information if the unit is accidentally unplugged
In the rare case where the units operation or the displays seem abnormal, the
cause may involve the erratic operation of
the systems memory or microprocessor.
To correct this problem, first unplug the
unit from the AC wall outlet and wait at
least three minutes. After the pause,
reconnect the AC power cord and check
the units operation. If the system still
malfunctions, a system reset may clear
the problem.
To clear the AVR45s entire system
memory, including tuner presets, output
level settings, deley times and speaker
configuration data, first turn the unit off
by pressing and releasing the Master
Power Switch 1 so that it pops out
from its normal recessed position. Next,
press and hold the AM/FM $ and the
Dolby Pro Logic buttons while
pushing the Master Power Switch
1 in to turn the unit back on. Note
that once you have cleared the memory
in this manner, it is necessary to reestablish all system configuration
settings and tuner presets.
If the system is still operating incorrectly,
there may have been an electronic
discharge or severe AC line interference
that has corrupted the memory or
microprocessor.
If these steps do not solve the problem,
consult an authorized Harman Kardon
service depot.
Programming the Remote

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The AVR45 is equipped with a powerful

remote control that will control not only
the receivers functions, but also most CD
players and cassette decks manufactured
by Harman Kardon. For increased flexibility, the remote also contains the codes
for most popular brands of audio and
video equipment, including CD players,
cassette decks, TV sets, cable boxes, VCRs,
satellite receivers and other home-theater
equipment. Once the AVR45s remote is
programmed with the codes for the products you own, it is possible to eliminate
most other remotes and replace them
with the convenience of a single, backlit
universal remote control.

As shipped from the factory, the remote
is fully programmed for all AVR45 functions, as well as those of most Harman
Kardon CD changers, CD players and cassette decks. In addition, by following one
of the methods below, you may program
the remote to operate a wide range of
devices from other manufacturers.
Direct Code Entry

This method is the easiest way to
program your remote to work with
different products.
1. Use the tables in the following pages
to determine the three-digit code or
codes that match both the product
type (e.g., VCR, TV), but also the
specific brand name. If there is more
than one number for a brand, make
note of the different choices.
2. Turn on the unit you wish to program
into the AVR45 remote.
3. Press and hold both the Device

Control Selector b for the type
of product to be entered (e.g., VCR,
TV) and the Mute button d at the
same time. Hold both buttons until
the red light under the button stays
lit. Note that the next step must take
place while the red light is on, and it
must begin within 20 seconds after
the light illuminates.
4. Point the AVR45s remote towards the
unit to be programmed, and enter the
first three-digit code number using the
Numeric buttons l. If the unit
turns off, the correct code has been
entered. Press the Device Control
Selector b again, and note that
the red light will flash twice to confirm
the entry before going dark.
5. If the device to be programmed in
does NOT turn off, continue to enter
the three-digit code numbers until
the equipment turns off. At this point,
the correct code has been entered.
Press the Device Control Selector
b again, and note that the red
light will flash twice to confirm the
entry before going dark.
6. Try all of the functions on the remote
to make certain that the product
operates. Keep in mind that many
manufacturers use a number of different combinations of codes, and it
is a good idea to make certain that
not only the Power control works, but
the volume, channel and transport
controls, as appropriate. If all functions do not work properly, you may
need to use a different remote code.
7. If a code cannot be entered to turn the

unit off, if the code for your product
does not appear in the tables in this
manual, or if not all functions operate properly, try programming the
remote with the Auto Search Method.
Auto Search Method

If the unit you wish to include in the
AVR45s remote is not listed in the code
tables in this manual, or if the code does
not seem to operate properly, you may
wish to program the correct code using
the Auto Search method as shown below.
1. Turn on the unit that you wish to
include in the AVR45 remote.
2. Press the Device Control Selector
b for the type of product to be
entered (e.g., VCR, TV) and the Mute
button d at the same time. Hold
both buttons until the red light under
the button stays lit. Note that the next
step must take place while the red
light is on, and it must begin within
20 seconds after the light illuminates.
3. Point the AVR45 remote towards the
unit to be programmed, and press
and hold the Surround Mode
Selector y or the Sleep button
`. This will send out a series of
codes from the remotes built-in data
base, with each flash of the red light
under the Device Control Selector
indicating that a code has been sent.
When the device to be programmed
turns off, IMMEDIATELY release the
Surround Mode or Sleep button.

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again, and note that the red light will
flash twice to confirm the entry before
going dark.
5. Try all of the functions on the
remote to make certain that the
product operates. Keep in mind that
many manufacturers use a number
of different combinations of codes,
and it is a good idea to make certain
that that not only the Power control
works, but the volume, channel and
transport controls, as appropriate. If
all functions do not work properly,
you may need to Auto-Search for a
different code, or enter a code via the
Direct Code Entry method.
Code Readout
When the code has been entered using the
Auto Search method, it is always a good
idea to find out the exact code so that it
may be easily reentered if necessary. You
may also read the codes to verify which
device has been programmed to a specific
Control Selector button.
1. Press and hold both the Device
Control Selector b for the type
of product to be entered (e.g., VCR,
TV) and the Mute button d at the
same time. Hold both buttons until
the red light under the button stays
lit. Note that the next step must take
place while the red light is on, and it
must begin within 20 seconds after
the light illuminates.
2. Press the Night button j. The red

light under the Device Control
Selector b will blink in a
sequence that corresponds to the
three-digit code, with a one-second
pause between each digit. Count the
number of blinks between each pause
to determine the digit of the code.
One blink is the number 1, two blinks
is the number 2, and so forth. Ten
blinks are used to indicate a 0.
Example: One blink, followed by a onesecond pause, followed by six blinks, followed by a one-second pause, followed by
ten blinks indicates that the code has
been set to 160.
For future reference enter the Setup Codes
for the equipment in your system here:
CD
AUX
TV
CBL
TAPE
SAT
VCR
Programmed Device Functions

Once the AVR45s remote has been programmed for the codes of other devices,
press the appropriate Device Control
Selector b to change the remote
from control over the AVR45 to the additional product. When you press any of the
Device Control Selectors, it will
briefly flash in red to indicate that you
have changed the device being controlled.
When operating a device other than the

AVR45, the controls may not correspond
exactly to the function printed on the
remote or button. Some commands, such
as the volume control, are the same as
with the AVR45. Other buttons will
change their function so that they correspond to a secondary label on the remote.
For example, the Sleep and Surround
Mode selector buttons also function as the
Channel Up and Channel Down buttons
when operating most TV sets, VCRs or
cable boxes. The Channel Up/Down indication is printed directly on the remote.
The same is true for standard CD player,
cassette deck, VCR and DVD functions,
which follow the standard function icons
printed on top of the buttons.
For some products, however, the function
of a particular button does not follow the
command printed on the remote. In
order to see which function a button controls, consult the Function List tables
printed in this manual. To use those
tables, first check the type of device being
controlled (e.g., TV, VCR). Next, look at
the remote control diagram pictured on
the following page. Note that each button
has a number on it.

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1
4
7
9
12
15
16
14
13
10
To find out what function a particular

button has for a specific device, find
the button number on the Function List
and then look in the column for the
device you are controlling. For example,
button number 5 is the Test Tone button
for the AVR45, but it is the Favorite
button for many VCRs and Satellite
receivers. Button number 31 is the
Preset Tune Down button for the AVR45,
the Reverse Skip button for CD players
and the Page Down button for some
cable boxes.
11
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
47
44
45
46
48
Notes on Using the AVR45 Remote With

Other Devices.
Manufacturers may use different code
sets for the same product category. For
that reason, it is important that you
check to see if the code set you have
entered operates as many controls as
possible. 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 AVR45
remote, the red light under the
Device Control Selector b for
the product being operated should
flash briefly. If the Device Control
Selector flashes for some, but not all
buttons for a particular product, it
does NOT indicate a problem with the
remote, but rather that no function is
programmed for the button being
pushed.
Macro Programming
The Power button may be programmed to
send out a sequence of up to eight commands when it is pushed. This enables
you to turn on a number of products,
and to have a program source turn to a
favorite channel or any other command.
To program a macro into the Power

button, follow these steps:
1. Press any of the Device Control
Selectors b and the Mute
button d at the same time until
the red light under the Device Control
Selector turns on.
2. Press the Power button c and
note that the Device Control Selector
will blink once.
3. Enter up to eight macro steps, by
pressing the Device Control button
and then the function button for each
step you wish to enter. To enter the
Power On/Off command during
macro programming, press the Mute
button d. DO NOT press the actual
Power Button.
4. When the eight steps have been
entered, press the Sleep button `
to enter the commands. The red light
under the Device Control Selector
will blink and then turn off.
Example: To program your TV,
Cable Box and the AVR45 to turn on
when the Power button is pressed,
first press-and-hold the AVR a
and Mute buttons d until the
red light comes on under the AVR
button. Next, press the Mute button
d to enter the Power command
for the AVR. Press the TV Device
Control Selector b to select
the TV mode, and then press the
Mute button d again, to select
TV Power. Finally, press the CBL
Device Control Selector b
followed by the Mute button d to
select Cable Power. Press the Sleep
button ` to enter the commands.

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After following these steps, each time

you press the Power button c, the
remote will send the Power On/Off
command each time the Power
button is pressed.
To remove a macro program, follow steps
1, 2 and 4 above, but do not follow step
three. For example, to erase the macro
just entered, press the Device Control
Selector b and the Mute button
d at the same time until the red light
under the Device Control Selector turns
on. Press the Power button c, and
then press the Sleep button `. The
red light under the Device Control
Selector will blink twice to confirm the
data entry and then turn off.
Volume Punch-Through
The AVR45s remote may be programmed
to operate the Volume Control z
from either the TV or the AVR to operate in
conjunction with any of the eight devices
controlled by the remote. For example,
since the AVR45 will likely be used as the
sound system for TV viewing, you may
wish to have the AVRs volume activated
although the remote is set to run the TV.
Either the AVR or TV volume control may
be associated with any of the remotes
devices. To program the remote for Volume
Punch-Through, follow these steps:

b for the unit you wish to have associated with the volume control and the
Mute button d at the same time
until the red light illuminates under
the Device Control Selector.
2. Press the Volume Up button z.
3. Press either the AVR a or the
TV Device Control Selector
b, depending on which systems
volume control you wish to have

attached for the punch-through mode.
Note that the red light under the
Device Control Selector will blink
twice and then go out to confirm the
data entry.
Example: To have the AVRs volume control be activated even
though the remote is set to control
the TV, first press the TV Device
Control Selector b, and the
Mute button d at the same time.
Next, press the Volume Up button
z, followed by the AVR Device
Control Selector a.
NOTE: Should you wish to return the
remote to the original configuration after
entering a Volume Punch-Through, you
will need to repeat the steps shown above.
However, press the same Device Control
Selector in steps one and three.
Re-Assigning Device Control

Selectors
Although each of the seven Device
Control Selectors b is normally
assigned to the category of product shown
on the remote, it is possible to re-assign
one of these buttons to operate a second
device of another type. For example, if you
have two VCRs, but no satellite receiver,
you may program the SAT button to
operate a second VCR. Before following
the normal programming steps for either
Three-Digit entry or Auto Search code
entry, you must first re-assign the button
with the following steps:
b you wish to re-assign and the
Mute button d at the same time
until the red light illuminates under
the Device Control Selector.
b for the function you wish to
program into the re-assigned button.
3. Enter the three-digit code for the specific model you wish the re-assigned
button to operate.
4. Press the same Device Control
Selector pressed in Step 1 again to
store the selection.
Example: To use the SAT button to
operate a second VCR, first press the
SAT Device Control Selector
b, and the Mute button d at
the same time until the red light

glows under the SAT button. Press
the VCR button, followed by the
three-digit code for the specific
model you wish to control. Finally,
press the SAT button again.

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Function List
No. Button Name
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
Power On/Off
Sleep
Vol UP
Mute
Test Tone
Surr
Vol Down
Multiroom
Speaker
Night
Delay
Level +/UP
Level /Down
Digital
Channel
Set
AM/FM
CD
Rec/Pause
Stop
Tape
Vid 1
Rev Play fi
Fwd Play fl
DVD
Vid 2
Tuning Down
Tuning Up
6 CH
Vid 3
Preset Down
Preset Up
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
Direct
Memory
FM Mode
Clear
Info
Light
CD
Tape
Intro Scan
Open/Close
Disk Skip +
Disk Skip
Aux (DVD)
TV
VCR
CBL
SAT
Power
Skip+
Vol+
Mute
Power On/Off
CH+
Vol+
Mute
Power On/Off
Skip
Vol
Guide
Menu
Clear
Return
Up
Down
Right
Left
Select
Sub On/Off
CH
Vol
Display
Menu
Exit
Prev CH
Up
Down
Right
Left
Select
Power On/Off
CH+
Vol+
Mute
Fav
CH
Vol
Guide
Menu
Exit
Prev CH
Up
Down
Right
Left
Select
Music
Power On/Off
CH+
Vol+
Mute
Fav
CH
Vol
Guide
Menu
Exit
Prev CH
Up
Down
Right
Left
Select
Alt
Vol+
Vol
Pause
Stop
Record/Pause
Stop
Play
Rev Play
Fwd Play
Play
Play
Rev Search
Fwd Search
Rew
FF
Search
Search +
Rew
FF
Pause
Pause
Rev Skip
Fwd Skip
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
Time
Repeat
Random Play
+ 10
Rec
Stop
Stop
Open/Close
Enter
Display
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
Enter
Sleep
TV/VCR
TV/VCR
Day
Day
Page
Page +
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
Enter
PPV
Switch
Bypass
Info
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
Enter
TV/SAT
Next
Info

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Reference for Function List
1
4
7
9
12
15
16
14
13
10
11
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
47
44
45
48
46

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Setup Code Tables: TV

Manufacturer/Brand
Setup Code Number
A MARK
ADMIRAL
AKAI
AMPRO
ANAM
AOC
CANDLE
CAPEHART
CENTRONIC
CITIZEN
CLASSIC
CONCERTO
CONTEC
CORONADO
CRAIG
CROWN
CURTIS MATHES
CXC
DAEWOO
DAYTRON
DWIN
DYNASTY
DYNATECH
ELECTROHOME
EMERSON
FISHER
FUNAI
FUTURETECH
GE
GOLDSTAR
HALL MARK
HITACHI
INFINITY
INKEL
JBL
JCP
112
072
001
073
043
001
001
058
043
001
043
004
043
143
054
143
001
043
004
004
177
043
062
024
001
007
028
043
004
004
004
004
164
129
164
001
081
167
167
054
004
002
161
055
058
003
056
112
004
080
104
002
003
004
101
143
004
101
143
055
143
103
111
114
127
143
005
028
043
047
008
106
009
110
034
112
056
113
007
010
011
012
108
112
118
121
048
051
096
143
151
153
154
073
119
074
127
091
143
130
144
155
160
161
023
075
143
158
163
051
143
004
057
043
155

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Setup Code Tables: TV (Continued)

Manufacturer/Brand
Setup Code Number
JC PENNY
JENSEN
JVC
KENWOOD
KLOSS
KTV
LODGENET
LOGIK
LUXMAN
LXI
MAGNAVOX
MARANTZ
MATSUI
MEMOREX
METZ
MGA
MINERVA
MITSUBISHI
MTC
NAD
NEC
NIKEI
ONKING
ONWA
OPTONICA
PANASONIC
PHILCO
PHILIPS
PIONEER
PORTLAND
PROSCAN
PROTON
QUASAR
RADIO SHACK
RCA
004
013
034
001
002
043
072
072
004
007
001
001
164
004
088
001
088
004
001
015
001
043
043
043
019
034
001
001
004
004
144
004
034
004
001
008
024
030
038
070
059
143
070
083
015
003
164
052
004
007
072
004
024
042
024
004
025
019
040
062
081
056
003
003
018
143
160
058
056
019
004
065
101
143
160
160
059
164
060
061
063
064
127
164
042
101
109
146
024
040
056
130
134
080
004
004
023
164
024
005
025
056
038
135
059
059
176
060
093
063
164
064
127
143
164
161
143
167
171
173
047
023
127
024
143
056
065
074
144
152
156
160
161
154
081
022

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Setup Code Tables: TV (Continued)

Manufacturer/Brand
Setup Code Number
REALISTIC
RUNCO
SAMPO
SAMSUNG
SANYO
SCOTT
SEARS
SHARP
SIGNATURE
SONY
SOUNDESIGN
SPECTRICON
SSS
SUPRE MACY
SYLVANIA
SYMPHONICS
TANDY
TATUNG
TECHNICS
TECHWOOD
TENIKA
TELERENT
TERA
TMK
TOSHIBA
TOTEVISION
UNIVERSAL
VIDEO CONCEPTS
VIDIKRON
VIDTECH
WARDS
YAMAHA
YORK
YUPITERU
ZENITH
ZONDA
007
072
001
004
007
004
004
004
072
070
003
112
004
002
001
052
081
056
034
004
002
072
172
004
015
143
008
146
174
004
004
004
004
043
072
112
019
169
004
101
020
028
007
014
047
058
127
021
043
015
019
133
033
048
028
022
085
004
126
028
139
043
059
003
030
143
053
143
030
028
160
057
082
057
143
082
175
094
143
060
063
064
127
160
164
004
028
043
072
101
143
040
062
101
008
009
019
028
060
061
063
073
095
103
160
043
003
062
080
009
064
072
074
164

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Setup Code Tables: VCR

Manufacturer/Brand
Setup Code Number
AIWA
AMPRO
ANAM
AUDIO DYNAMICS
BROKSONIC
CANON
CAPEHART
CRAIG
CURTIS MATHES
DAEWOO
DAYTRON
DBX
DYNATECH
ELECTROHOME
EMERSON
FISHER
FUNAI
GE
GO VIDEO
GOLDSTAR
HARMAN KARDON
HITACHI
INSTANTREPLAY
JCL
JC PENNY
JENSEN
JVC
KENWOOD
LLOYD
LXI
MAGIN
MAGNAVOX
MARANTZ
MARTA
MATSUI
MEI
MEMOREX
MGA
MINOLTA
MITSUBISHI
MTC
MULTITECH
NEC
MORDMENDE
034
072
031
012
035
028
108
001
031
007
108
012
034
059
006
001
034
031
132
004
012
018
031
031
004
043
012
014
034
001
040
031
012
101
027
031
001
045
004
004
034
024
012
043
103
023
037
031
043
129
040
041
010
135
023
053
043
017
008
017
065
108
111
025
009
027
010
029
031
034
063
136
012
045
026
072
107
109
144
147
020
101
034
043
063
137
150
012
040
101
031
034
043
048
046
055
060
004
009
017
034
034
031
041
067
067
069
068
014
059
031
034
046
051
059
043
048
035
036
130
150
152
040
053
072
101
061
142
037
046
134
139
030
010
046
020
020
040
034
023
101
129
131
138
153

38
Setup Code Tables: VCR (Continued)

Manufacturer/Brand
Setup Code Number
OPTONICA
PANASONIC
PENTAX
PHILCO
PHILIPS
PILOT
PIONEER
PORTLAND
PULSAR
QUARTZ
RCA
REALISTIC
RICO
RUNCO
SALORA
SAMSUNG
SANSUI
SANYO
SCOTT
SEARS
SHARP
SHINTOM
SONY
SOUNDESIGN
STS
SYLVANIA
SYMPHONIC
TANDY
ATATUNG
TEAC
TECHNICS
TEKNIKA
THOMAS
TMK
TOSHIBA
TOTEVISION
UNITECH
VECTOR RESEARCH
VICTOR
VIDEO CONCEPTS
VIDEOSONIC
WARDS
YAMAHA
ZENITH
053
070
004
031
031
101
004
108
072
014
004
001
058
072
014
017
043
001
017
001
031
024
001
034
004
031
034
010
043
034
031
031
034
006
004
040
040
012
048
012
040
001
012
034
054
133
020
034
034
140
031
067
054
021
048
020
008
063
067
101
034
010
040
014
041
031
107
034
109
040
040
048
007
037
004
054
107
135
010
129
008
109
113
115
124
014
131
009
040
134
010
014
017
009
031
052
056
057
058
034
059
067
082
131
140
053
144
054
147
101
020
081
101
053
054
131
034
043
070
034
101
008
101
017
059
034
046
141
004
034
048
017
043
056
024
031
034
040
058
072
080
101

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Setup Code Tables: CD

Manufacturer/Brand
Setup Code Number
ADCOM
AIWA
AKAI
CARVER
DENON
HARMAN KARDON
JVC
KENWOOD
MARANTZ
MONDIAL
NAD
NAKAMICHI
ONKYO
OPTIMUS
PANASONIC
PIONEER
REALISTIC
RCA
SHARP
SHERWOOD
SONY
TEAC
TECHNICS
YAMAHA
062
187
202
003
205
047
022
007
107
147
215
217
038
049
068
010
181
012
013
166
225
062
068
012
042
170
195
167
226
033
136
055
044
005
218
168
085
020
187
150
051
112
097
131
200
054
041
135
138
208
163
023
001
002
137
072
219
030
174
102
066
115
126
015
008
024
Setup Code Tables: AUX (DVD)

Manufacturer/Brand
Setup Code Number
DENON
LG
MAGNAVOX
MITSUBISHI
PANASONIC
PHILIPS
PIONEER
PROSCAN
RCA
SAMSUNG
SONY
TOSHIBA
YAMAHA
001
010
012
002
003
012
004
005
006
011
007
008
009
031
119
133
182
060
093
081
139
142
050
203

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Setup Code Tables: CABLE

Manufacturer/Brand
Setup Code Number
Remote Control Model
PIONEER
AMERICAST
JERROLD
JERROLD
PIONEER
PIONEER
SCIENTIFIC-ATLANTIC
TOCOM
ZENITH
ZENITH
001
005
006
007
002
003
004
010
008
009
BR-200
RT-J22 (CFT2200)
RT-J550C
BR-95
RT-P81/82
RT-S6X/USV86
RT-T7/T8
MN2500
RT-ZPMV
Setup Code Tables: SAT

Manufacturer/Brand
Setup Code Number
GE
ALPHASTAR
ECHOSTAR
HITACHI
HUGHES
PANASONIC
PRIMESTAR
PRIMESTAR
RCA
SONY
TOSHIBA
UNIDEN
001
007
006
001
003
013
002
005
001
004
008
009
012
010
Troubleshooting Guide
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Troubleshooting Guide
SYMPTOM
CAUSE
SOLUTION
No front panel lights when power

switch is pressed
No AC Power
Make certain AC power cord is plugged into

a live outlet
Check to see if outlet is switch controlled
Display lights, but no sound

or picture
Intermittent input connections
Make certain that all input and speaker connections

are secure
Press Mute button
Turn up volume control
Mute is on
Volume control is down
No sound from any speaker.
Light around power switch is red
Amplifier is in protection mode

due to possible short
Amplifier is in protection mode
due to internal problems
Check speaker-wire connections

at receiver and speaker ends for shorts
Contact your local Harman Kardon service depot
No sound from surround or

center speakers
Incorrect surround mode

Input is monaural
Incorrect configuration
Stereo or Mono program material
Select a mode other than Stereo

There is no surround information from mono sources
Check speaker mode
The surround decoder may not create center or rear
channel information from non-encoded programs
Unit does not respond to

remote commands
Weak batteries in remote

Wrong device selected
Remote sensor is obscured
Change remote batteries

Press the AVR selector
Make certain front panel sensor is visible to remote
or connect remote sensor
Intermittent buzzing in tuner
Local interference
Move unit or antenna away from computers, fluorescent

lights, motors or other electrical appliances
Technical Specifications
42
Audio Section
FM Tuner Section
Stereo Mode
Continuous Average Power (FTC)
65 Watts per channel 20Hz20kHz:
@ < 0.07% THD, both channels driven into 8 ohms
Five-Channel Surround Mode
Power Per Individual Channel
Front L&R channels:
55 Watts per channel,
@ < 0.07% THD, 20Hz20kHz into 8 ohms
Center channel:
55 Watts, @ < 0.07% THD, 20Hz20kHz into 8 ohms
Surround channels:
55 Watts per channel,
@ < 0.07% THD, 20Hz20kHz into 8 ohms
Input Sensitivity/Impedance
Linear (High Level)
200mV/47 kohms
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF-A)
95dB
Surround System Adjacent Channel Separation

Analog Decoding (Pro Logic, etc.) 40dB
Dolby Digital (AC-3)
55dB
Frequency Response
@ 1W (+0dB, 3dB)
Frequency Range
Usable Sensitivity
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
Distortion
Stereo Separation
Selectivity
Image Rejection
IF Rejection
Tuner Output Level
87.5108MHz
IHF 1.3 V/13.2dBf
Mono/Stereo 70/68dB
Mono/Stereo 0.3/0.5%
40dB @ 1kHz
400kHz, 65dB
80dB
90dB
1kHz, 75kHz Dev 500mV
AM Tuner Section
Frequency Range
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
Usable Sensitivity
Distortion
Selectivity
5201710kHz
45dB
Loop 500V
1kHz, 50% Mod 0.8%
10kHz, 30dB
Video Section
Video Format
Input Level/Impedance
Output Level/Impedance
Video Frequency Response
8Hz80kHz
General
High Instantaneous
Current Capability (HCC)
35 Amps
Power Requirement
Power Consumption
Transient Intermodulation
Distortion (TIM)
Unmeasurable
Rise Time
16 sec
Slew Rate
40V/sec
Dimension (Max)
Width
Height
Depth
Weight
NTSC
1Vp-p/75 ohms
1Vp-p/75 ohms
10Hz8MHz (3dB)
AC 120V/60Hz
72W idle, 332W maximum
(2 channels driven)
17.3 inches (440mm)
6.5 inches (165mm)
17.1 inches (435mm)
29lbs. (13.2 kg)
Depth measurement includes knobs, buttons and terminal connections.

Height measurement includes feet and chassis.
All features and specifications are subject to change without notice.
*Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Dolby, Pro Logic and the Double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished
Works. 19921997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.
DTS is a trademark of Digital Theater Systems.
UltraStereo is a trademark of UltraStereo Corp.
Notes
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Channel Dig. Select

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On-Board Dolby Digital Decoding

Coax and Optical Digital Inputs

Five Analog Surround Modes

Composite Video Switching

Six-Channel Direct Input Enables

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rear panel connection

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