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SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

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ENGLISH

System Configuration

Once the speakers have been placed in the room
and connected, the remaining steps are to
program the system configuration memories.

Although it is necessary to assign input/output
settings and surround mode choices manually,
we recommend that you take advantage of the
power and precision of EzSet/EQ to automatically
select and enter the settings for all other audio
parameters. This will not only save you time; it
will ensure that your room is calibrated and
equalized with an accuracy not possible when
these settings are made manually. You are now
ready to power up the AVR 645 to begin these
final adjustments.

First Turn On

You are now ready to power up the AVR to begin
these final adjustments.

1. Make certain that the AC power cord is firmly
inserted in to the 

AC Power cord Recepticle

and plug the cord into an unswitched AC out-

let. To maintian the unit's safety rating,
DO NOT substitute the power cord for one with
lower current capacity.

2. Press the 

Main Power Switch

1

in until it

latches and the word “OFF” on the top of the
switch disappears inside the front panel. Note
that the 

Power Indicator

3

will turn orange,

indicating that the unit is in the Standby mode.

3. Remove the protective plastic film from the
main front-panel lens. If left in place, the film
may affect the performance of your remote 
control.

4. Install the four supplied AAA batteries in the
remote as shown. Be certain to follow the (+)
and (–) polarity indicators that are on the top of
the battery compartment.

5. Turn the AVR on either by pressing the 

System

Power Control

2

or the 

Input Source

Selector

%

on the front panel, or via the

remote by pressing the 

Power On Button

3

,

AVR Selector

5

or any of the 

Input

Selectors

46

on the remote. The 

Power

Indicator 

3

will turn blue to confirm that the

unit is on, and the 

Main Information Display

˜

will also light up.

NOTE:

After pressing one of the 

Input Selector

buttons

4

to turn the unit on, press the 

AVR

Selector

5

to have the remote control the AVR

functions.

Using the On-Screen Display

When making the following adjustments, you
may find them easier to make via the unit’s on-
screen display system. These easy-to-read
displays give you a clear picture of the current
status of the unit and facilitate speaker, delay,
input or digital selection you are making.

To view the on-screen displays, make certain you
have made a connection video or HDMI on the
rear panel to the appropriate matching input of
your TV or projector. In order to view the AVR’s
displays, the correct video input must be selected
on your video display.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

When viewing the on-screen

menus using a CRT-based projector, plasma display
or any direct-view CRT monitor or television, it is
important that they not be left on the screen for an
extended period of time. As with any video display,
but particularly with projectors, constant display of
a static image such as these menus or video game
images may cause the image to be permanently
“burned into” the CRT. This type of damage is not
covered by the AVR warranty and may not be cov-
ered by the projector TV set’s warranty.

The AVR has two on-screen display modes,
“Semi-OSD” and “Full-OSD.” When making con-
figuration adjustments, it is recommended that
the Full-OSD mode be used. This will place a
complete status report or option listing on the
screen, making it easier to view the available
options and make the settings on the screen. The
Semi-OSD mode uses one-line displays only.

Note that when the full OSD system is in use, the
menu selections are not shown in the 

Informa-

tion Display

˜

. When the full OSD menu sys-

tem is used, OSD ON will appear in the 

Upper

Display Line

˜

.

When the semi-OSD system is used in conjunction
with the discrete configuration buttons, the on
screen display will show a single line of text with
the current menu selection. That selection will also
be shown in the 

Upper or Lower Display Line

˜

.

The full OSD system can always be turned on or
off by pressing the 

OSD

button 

L

. When this

button is pressed the 

MASTER MENU

(Figure 7) will appear, and adjustments are made
from the individual menus. Note that the menus
will remain on the screen for 20 seconds after
the latest action was made on the screen menu,
then they will “time-out” and disappear from the
screen. The time-out may be increased to as
much as 50 seconds by going to the

ADVANCED SELECT

menu, and changing

the item titled 

FULL OSD TIME OUT

.

The semi-OSD system is also available as a sys-
tem default, although it may be turned off by
using the 

ADVANCED SELECT

menu. (See

page 48). With the semi-OSD system, you may
make adjustments directly, by pressing the but-
tons on the front panel or remote control for the
specific parameter to be adjusted. For example,
to change the digital input for any of the sources,
press the 

Digital Select Button

Û

G

and

then any of the 

Selector buttons

/

7$

or

/

¤

E

on the front panel or remote.

Figure 7

The full-OSD menus remain on the screen for
twenty seconds after the last button press, after
which they “time out” and disappear from the
screen. The length of time menus remain on the
screen before the time-out may be increased to
as long as fifty seconds by adjusting the settings
for 

FULL OSD TIME OUT

in the

ADVANCED SELECT

menu, as shown on

page 48.

NOTE:

Semi-OSD messages are not available

when a 480p or any high definition image is
being viewed.

System Setup

The AVR features an advanced memory system
that enables you to establish different confi-
gurations for component video assignment,
digital input, surround mode for each input
source. To ease the speaker setting, the same
speaker setting can also be made for all inputs.
This flexibility enables you to custom tailor the
way in which you listen to each source and have
the AVR memorize them. This means, for
example, that you may associate different
surround modes and analog or digital inputs
with different sources. Once these settings are
made, they will automatically be recalled
whenever you select that input.

To simplify initial configuration and operation,
the AVR has been preconfigured with input
settings that are typical for home theater
systems. These settings are detailed in the
worksheets in the Appendix. Before adjusting the
input settings, it is a good idea to compare your
input connections to the defaults so that you
may see where changes need to be made.

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Summary of Contents for AVR 645

Page 1: ...ENGLISH AVR 645 AVR 645 Audio VideoReceiver OWNER S MANUAL...

Page 2: ...ypographical 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 s...

Page 3: ...s for use with portable recorders a Harman Kardon exclusive Two video recording outputs preamp out and a color coded eight channel input make the AVR virtually future proof with everything needed to a...

Page 4: ...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 cli...

Page 5: ...e For example press this button to select Dolby modes and then press the Surround Mode Selector 9 to choose from the various mode options 6 Speaker Selector Press this button to begin the process of c...

Page 6: ...he Digital Coax 4 Jack to an output Video 4 Input Output Jacks These audio video jacks may be used for temporary connection to video games or portable audio video products such as camcorders and porta...

Page 7: ...rround Right Gray Surround Back Left Brown Surround Back Right Tan Subwoofer LFE Purple Digital Audio Orange Composite Video Yellow Component Video Y Green Component Video Pr Red Component Video Pb Bl...

Page 8: ...sten to audio from the computer through the AVR 645 This connection is also used to connect a compatible computer to the AVR for firmware upgrades when available See page 43 for more information on pl...

Page 9: ...es be made by a trained and qualified technician This jack may also link to a compatible computer to upgrade the software and operating system of the AVR 645 when appropriate upgrades are available Fa...

Page 10: ...tal Mode Selector Logic 7 Mode Select Button Transport Controls Light Button Skip Up Down Buttons Stereo Mode Select Button DTS Neo 6 Mode Select Macro Buttons Disc Skip Button Preset Up Down Clear Bu...

Page 11: ...ve for control of the other device such as a DVD player or set top box until you manually return control to the AVR by pressing the AVR Selector 5 follow the instructions on page 40 5 AVR Selector Pre...

Page 12: ...II modes Dolby 3 Stereo or Dolby Digital Note that the Dolby Digital mode is only available with a digital input selected and the other modes only as long as a Dolby Digital source is not playing exc...

Page 13: ...tton to begin the process of configuring the AVR s Bass Management System for use with the type of speakers used in your system Once the button has been pressed use the buttons E to select the channel...

Page 14: ...optional infrared sensor that is connected to the AVR s Multi IR input jack We strongly recommend that the ZR 10 remote be used for the initial configuration and setup process for the AVR 645 A Power...

Page 15: ...e button simply press the proper Numeric Keys G to select a station See page 51 for more information on the tuner N Memory Button Press this button to enter a radio station into the AVR s preset memor...

Page 16: ...tistrand copper with an area greater than 2 mm2 Cable with an area of 1 5 mm2 may be used for short runs of less than 4 m We do not recom mend that you use cables with an area less than 1 mm2 due to t...

Page 17: ...compatible with Based on the lowest level of HDMI among your sources the connections to the AVR should be made as follows HDMI 1 0 sources carry digital video and mul tichannel or 2 channel PCM audio...

Page 18: ...lowing Scart to Cinch adapters or cables are needed Units for playback such as satellite receivers camcorders DVD or LD players need an adapter from Scart to 3 RCA plugs see fig 1 normal video devices...

Page 19: ...with a SCART cable specific control signals apart from Audio Video signals will be fed to the TV These specific signals are With all video sources the signal for automatic input selection that switche...

Page 20: ...mote location speakers in the same room as the AVR and connect the Multiroom Output jacks on the rear panel of the AVR to the audio input of the remote room amplifier Use the appropriate speaker wire...

Page 21: ...Jack The AVR draws significantly more current than other household devices such as computers that use removable power cords For that reason it is important that only the cord supplied with the unit o...

Page 22: ...One method of finding the optimal location for a subwoofer is to begin by placing it in the front of the room about 15cm from a wall or near the front corner of the room Another method is to temporar...

Page 23: ...y modes Semi OSD and Full OSD When making con figuration adjustments it is recommended that the Full OSD mode be used This will place a complete status report or option listing on the screen making it...

Page 24: ...entered up to a maximum of fourteen characters Press the Set Button F to enter the input name into the system memory and to proceed with the configuration process The audio input defaults for all sour...

Page 25: ...V SYNC DELAY line and then press the Navigation Button EF until the desired amount of delay is applied so that the on screen video matches the audio When all configuration adjustments on this menu sc...

Page 26: ...o HDMI when an HDMI signal is detected If a high definition input source is not HDCP content protected it may be output through the compo nent jacks otherwise it will be sent only to the HDMI outputs...

Page 27: ...uration since some modes are only available when a full 7 1 speaker complement is present The full list of available modes is detailed in the surround mode chart on page 38 In addition you may also us...

Page 28: ...lete expla nation of these modes is found on Page 38 The Dolby Digital EX mode is only available when the system is set for 6 1 7 1 operation by config uring the Surround Back speakers to Small or Lar...

Page 29: ...he Texas Instruments DA 610 digital signal proces sor EzSet EQ eliminates the need for manual adjustment of speaker size crossover delay and output level settings while it adds the power of a multi ba...

Page 30: ...the speakers in your system While this is happening the AVR is reading the signal to determine which speaker positions are active what type of speaker is present at each active position what the dist...

Page 31: ...ontain an option to return to the NEAR FIELD EQ SELECT menu Figure 17g as well as the ability to return to the MASTER MENU If you are ready to proceed with the test make certain that the microphone is...

Page 32: ...OFF is shown you are able to make any required adjustments that are available on that menu However you may change the setting to ON at any time to recall the settings established when EzSet EQ was las...

Page 33: ...ont left right when LARGE is chosen no derived sound will be sent to the sub woofer output although in all cases the special low frequency effects LFE signals available on 5 1 or 6 1 digital programs...

Page 34: ...he setting for a 10 inch 250mm driver activates a 30Hz subwoofer high pass filter The setting for a 12 inch 305mm driver activates a 20Hz subwoofer high pass filter The setting for a 15 inch 380mm dri...

Page 35: ...will unlock the menu to allow changes When the delay time for all speaker positions has been set you may return to the master menu by pressing the Navigation Button EF until the cursor is pointing to...

Page 36: ...then pressed to select OFF in the highlighted video The final option for tone adjustment using the menu system is to not use the internal test tone at all To do this simply use the Navigation Button...

Page 37: ...he channel output levels for any input without changing the settings previously established for another When all changes to the Channel Output levels and the associated level trim settings have been m...

Page 38: ...that are recorded with matrix surround or even with normal stereo mode creating separate rear left and rear right signals in any case The Pro Logic II mode creates compelling five channel surround sou...

Page 39: ...Speaker Dolby Virtual Speaker technology uses a next generation advanced algorithm to reproduce the Reference dynamics and surround sound effects of a precisely placed 5 1 channel speaker system using...

Page 40: ...t time that input was used The front panel Video 4 Inputs Optical Digital 4 Input or the Coaxial Digital 4 Input may be used to connect a device such as a video game or camcorder to your home entertai...

Page 41: ...ic with music surround mode with any DTS NEO 6 mode or with Harman Kardon s exclusive Logic 7 Movie Mode to create a full range 5 1 channel or with Logic 7 and DTS NEO 6 even 7 1 channel surround sign...

Page 42: ...speaker channels available in your system once the AVR locks to the digital signal you may select any surround mode or post processing option that is available based on the incoming data stream s pos...

Page 43: ...ital 5 1 and DTS 5 1 programs A 2 tells you that separate front left and right signals are available but there is no discrete center channel signal This will be displayed for Dolby Digital bit streams...

Page 44: ...s playing the letters in these indicators will light in response to the specific signal being received It is important to note that although Dolby Digital for example is referred to as a 5 1 system no...

Page 45: ...seated The AVR s front panel controls may also be used to access a limited number of iPod functions Press the AM FM to play or pause the current track The Tuning Selector may be used to search in rev...

Page 46: ...rease the level of the rears when you find it to be too low with specific surround modes If you wish to reset all the levels to their original factory default of 0dB offset press the Buttons E so that...

Page 47: ...emind you that the unit is turned on If you wish to make other adjustments in the menu press the Buttons E until the on screen cursor is next to the desired setting or the BACK TO MASTER MENU line and...

Page 48: ...ton F If you have no other adjustments to make press the OSD Button L to exit the menu system Full OSD Time Out Adjustment The FULL OSD menu system is used to simplify the setup and adjustment of the...

Page 49: ...www harmankardon com or contact our customer service department Multiroom Setup Once the audio and IR link connections have been made the AVR needs to be configured for multiroom operation using the s...

Page 50: ...ystem on or off even when the AVR is in the Standby mode in the main listening room IMPORTANT NOTE When an A BUS module is connected the AVR s Multiroom system must be turned on before the A BUS modul...

Page 51: ...2 Within five seconds press the Numeric Keys H corresponding to the location where you wish to store this station s frequency Once entered the preset number will appear in the Main Information Display...

Page 52: ...a specific Program Type PTY by following these steps 1 Press the RDS button until the current PTY is shown in the Main Information Display 2 While the PTY is shown press the Preset Up Down button or...

Page 53: ...he remote s library at all you may still use the AVR remote to program most infrared controlled products by learning the commands from the product s original remote into the AVR remote The instruction...

Page 54: ...member if the device turns off skip to Step 9 When all the codes for the device being programmed have been tried the instruction shown in Figure 34 will appear This means that the codes for the produc...

Page 55: ...lay when the button that has just had a new code learned is pressed press the Navigation Buttons E so that the display shown in Figure 42 appears in the LCD display Press the Set Button F to open the...

Page 56: ...es into the AVR remote using the process outlined on page 54 To begin the process start by selecting the brand of device as shown in Figure 29 Press the Navigation Buttons E until the brand name of th...

Page 57: ...wer On followed by the Cable Box On followed by the selection of the Logic 7 mode To do that press the buttons in this order Power On 3 VID 2 TV 4 Power On 3 VID 3 Cable 4 Power On 3 AVR 5 Logic 7 O A...

Page 58: ...To have the AVR s volume commands used when the TV device is selected follow these steps 1 Press and hold the Program Button for about three seconds while the message shown in Figure 25 appears in the...

Page 59: ...ICE IN USE on the left side of the bottom line and the PUNCH THROUGH device In the example used the display to return the remote to default settings will appear as shown in Figure 68 Figure 68 Transpo...

Page 60: ...on generates 7 After you enter the first letter of the new device name there are three options for entering the next character a To enter a letter that requires a different numeric key to be pressed s...

Page 61: ...ic key you must first press the Navigation Buttons E to move the blinking cursor block to the next position Then press the Numeric Key H as required to enter the desired letter This is the way you wou...

Page 62: ...to indicate that the setting has been accepted by the remote s memory 5 The remote s backlighting will now turn on whenever a button is pressed To revert to the original setting follow the four steps...

Page 63: ...ction when Main No AC Power Make certain AC power cord is plugged Power Switch 1 is pushed into a live outlet Check to see if outlet is switch controlled Display lights but no sound Intermittent input...

Page 64: ...NALOG DVD COAX 1 AUTO COMPONENT 3 ANALOG HDMI 1 HDMI 1 HDMI 1 DSP DOWNMIX HDMI 2 HDMI 2 HDMI 2 DSP DOWNMIX Tuner ANALOG AUTO COMPONENT 1 ANALOG CD ANALOG AUTO COMPONENT 3 ANALOG Tape ANALOG AUTO COMPO...

Page 65: ...er 12 0 Feet Front Right 12 0 Feet Surround Right 12 0 Feet Surround Back Right 12 0 Feet Surround Back Left 12 0 Feet Surround Left 12 0 Feet Subwoofers 12 0 Feet Worksheet D System Defaults and Sett...

Page 66: ...2 CD Tape Tuner The Bridge USB 6 8 Ch Direct Input Title Surround Mode Audio In Port Audio Auto Poll Video In Port Component Video Input Video Processing A V Sync Delay Record Output Auto Poll Input...

Page 67: ...Version 1 1 General Power Requirement AC 220 240V 50Hz Power Consumption 120W idle 1180W maximum 7 channels driven Dimensions Max Width 440mm Height 165mm Depth 435mm Weight 19 9 kg Depth measurement...

Page 68: ...250 Crossways Park Drive Woodbury New York 11797 www harmankardon com Harman Consumer Group Inc 2 route de Tours 72500 Ch teau du Loir France 2006 Harman Kardon Incorporated Part No ZKD3001HA00 R...

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