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INTRODUCTION / SAFETY INFORMATION

Introduction / Safety Information

Important Safety Information

READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING
YOUR UNIT.

Do not install this equipment in a confined space
such as a case or similar – away from direct 
sunlight, heat sources, vibration, dust, moisture,
and/or cold.
Avoid installing this unit where foreign object
may fall onto this unit and/or this unit may be
exposed to liquid dripping or splashing. On the
top of this unit, do not place:

– Burning objects (i.e. candles), as they may

cause fire, damage to this unit, and/or
personal injury.

– Containers with liquid in them, as they may

fall and liquid may cause electrical shock to
the user and/or damage to this unit.

Do not cover this unit with a newspaper,
tablecloth, curtain, etc. in order not to obstruct
heat radiation. If the temperature inside this unit
rises, it may cause fire, damage to this unit,
and/or personal injury.

Install this unit near the AC outlet and where the
AC power plug can be reached easily.

This unit is not disconnected from the AC power
source as long as it is connected to the wall
outlet, even if this unit itself is turned off. This
state is called the standby mode. In this state,
this unit is designed to consume a very small
quantity of power.

WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

Verify Line Voltage Before Use

Your AVR 745 has been designed for use with
220-240-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 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 by an authorized
service depot with a cord 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 prod-
uct will void your guarantee. If water or any
metal object such as a paper clip, wire or a
staple accidentally falls inside the unit, discon-
nect it from the AC power source immediately,
and consult an authorized service station.

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.

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 immedi-
ately 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 compo-
nents, and make certain that you disconnect the
unit from the AC outlet.

Unpacking

The carton and shipping materials used to pro-
tect 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 care-
fully slitting the tape seams on the bottom and
collapsing the carton. 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.

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Summary of Contents for AVR 745

Page 1: ...ENGLISH AVR 745 Audio VideoReceiver OWNER S MANUAL 29510_AVR745_Engelsk 30 10 06 9 31 Side 1...

Page 2: ...tions 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 i...

Page 3: ...witched to outputs 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 every...

Page 4: ...ts inside this product Opening the cabinet may present a shock hazard and any modification to the prod uct will void your guarantee If water or any metal object such as a paper clip wire or a staple a...

Page 5: ...Mode Selector 9 to cycle through the individual modes available For example press this button to select Dolby modes and then press the Surround Mode Selector 9 to choose from the various mode options...

Page 6: ...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 portable audio players They...

Page 7: ...s as follows Front Left White Front Right Red Center Green Surround Left Blue Surround Right Gray Surround Back Left Brown Surround Back Right Tan Subwoofer LFE Purple Digital Audio Orange Composite V...

Page 8: ...e computer through the AVR 745 This connection is also used to connect a compatible computer to the AVR for firmware upgrades when available See page 48 for more information on playback of computer au...

Page 9: ...s and any wooden or fabric surface DVD Video 3 Component Video Inputs These inputs may be used with any source device equipped with analog Y Pr Pb or RGB component video outputs The factory default is...

Page 10: ...5 Help Button 6 Screen Buttons 7 LCD Screen 8 Page Left Right Buttons 9 Transport Control Buttons A Device Control Buttons B Mute Button C Volume Controls D Navigation Buttons E OK Enter Button F Glo...

Page 11: ...p Skip Back Skip Forward Play Record Fast Reverse Fast Forward Pause for Devices such as DVD or CD players digital recorders and VCRs when they are active A Device Control Buttons These buttons direct...

Page 12: ...sor 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 745 A Power Off When used in the...

Page 13: ...the proper Numeric Keys G to select a station See page 57 for more information on the tuner N Memory Button Press this button to enter a radio station into the AVR s preset memory Two underline indica...

Page 14: ...o 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 an area greater than 2 mm2 Cable with an...

Page 15: ...he AVR should be made as follows HDMI 1 0 sources carry digital video and mul tichannel or 2 channel PCM audio signals only Connect the HDMI output of a 1 0 source to either of the HDMI Inputs on the...

Page 16: ...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 or from Scart to 2 R...

Page 17: ...ecific 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 switches the TV automaticall...

Page 18: ...is recommended for long multiroom connections Option 3 Taking advantage of the AVR s built in seven channel amplifier it is possible to use two of the amplifier channels to power speakers in the remo...

Page 19: ...o other devices such as card readers USB memory stor age devices external hard drives USB acces sories digital cameras or cellular phones Connection to these devices may cause dam age to the device an...

Page 20: ...EQII 7 2 channel calibration procedure In that case we suggest you install all of your speakers except the surround back speaker and run the EzSet EQII procedure for a 5 1 channel system see page 31 A...

Page 21: ...the ZR 10 which is designed primarily for use in remote rooms but which may also be used as a compact remote in your main home theater room The TC 30 remote packed with your new receiver will operate...

Page 22: ...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 Making Configu...

Page 23: ...hat the MASTER MENU Figure 1 appears Note that the cursor will be next to the IN OUT SETUP line Press the OK Enter Button E or the Set button Q to enter the menu and the IN OUT SETUP menu Figure 2 wil...

Page 24: ...ng At the VIDEO PROCESS line you are able to select which type of video processing or con version if any is to be used with the input source being configured The default setting is to have the AVR 745...

Page 25: ...configuration changes are required An exclusive Harman Kardon feature is the ability to switch front panel jacks from their normal use as inputs to output connections so that portable recording device...

Page 26: ...o receivers in that it not only includes an onboard video processing system using DCDi by Faroudja technology but that it also allows the video con trols to be individually set for each video input so...

Page 27: ...the AVR The settings here are primarily changes to the video enhance ment level and aspect ratio for a specific type of device and defaults were selected after testing on a wide range of product bran...

Page 28: ...s setting is on the processing is adapted to preserve the detail in faces and flesh tones while reducing noise in the total picture COMPOSITE VIDEO ENHANCE When this setting is on composite video sign...

Page 29: ...the case of inputs such as a CD Player Tape Deck or Tuner you may wish to set the mode to Stereo if that is your preferred listening mode for standard stereo sources where it is unlikely that surround...

Page 30: ...ce is present This includes both the native Dolby Discrete mode which cannot be turned off as well as other modes which may be applied as post processing on the source and system speaker configuration...

Page 31: ...Y SURR SETUP menu see fig 10 To adjust the Night mode setting make certain that the cursor is on the NIGHT line of the DOLBY menu Next press Buttons DF to choose between the following settings OFF Whe...

Page 32: ...matic mode which calibrates the system for speaker presence speaker size speaker crossover channel output level speaker to lis tener delay time and room equalization To choose this mode simply press...

Page 33: ...termine whether the speaker is in the cor rect position For example it can tell whether a speaker is connected to the Surround Right out put but it cannot tell whether the speaker is on the right or l...

Page 34: ...d either complete the EQ Design or return to the EZSET EQ MAIN menu If there was an error during the test the Design Step 2 Error message will appear Follow the on screen instructions to check speaker...

Page 35: ...QII we recommend that you save the settings even if you are not sure whether you like them then rerun the EQ Design process again Since the AVR 745 is able to store multi ple EQ Design settings this w...

Page 36: ...e all of the necessary speaker adjustments advanced users may wish to experiment with how different combinations of settings sound in their home theater environment or to use set tings other than thos...

Page 37: ...ter or Surround speakers the use of Dolby Virtual Speaker as a surround mode may provide a sound field that simulates the presence of these speakers See page 42 for more infor mation on the Dolby Virt...

Page 38: ...own on page 36 for using the Manual mode The speaker configuration settings may also be adjusted directly and without going into the OSD menu system at any time using the TC 30 remote control To adjus...

Page 39: ...ing the menu system To adjust the A V Sync delay press the Navigation Button DF so that the cur sor is pointing to the A V SYNC DELAY line on the menu and then press the Navigation Button DF to delay...

Page 40: ...ain Power Switch 1 and check the speaker wiring or connections to external power amplifiers to make certain that each speaker is connected to the correct output terminal After checking for speaker pla...

Page 41: ...the remote that are used to select an input source BCD Next return to the CHAN NEL OUTPUT submenu using the steps out lined above At the CHANNEL OUTPUT menu press Navigation Button DF until the cursor...

Page 42: ...h 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 sound from conventional...

Page 43: ...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 only Wide front left...

Page 44: ...Outlets and the Power Indicator 3 will turn orange When the remote is used to turn the unit off it is actually placing the system in a Standby mode as indicated by the orange color of the Power Indica...

Page 45: ...cted to all eight 8 Channel Direct Inputs 9 and when the input source device has its own internal bass management system This input passes the input from the source directly through to the volume cont...

Page 46: ...est that you try the Theater or Hall modes Surround modes are selected using either the front panel controls or the remote To select a new surround mode from the front panel first press the Surround M...

Page 47: ...tput set for Dolby Digital only To insure that DTS data is being sent to the AVR please check the setup menu system on your DVD player to make certain that DTS data output is enabled PCM Audio Playbac...

Page 48: ...und will be present at the subwoofer output when the speaker configuration is set to show the presence of subwoofer The information in the right side of the display will tell you if the digital audio...

Page 49: ...udio track and thus language It is also possible for the type of signal feed to change during the course of a DVD playback In some cases the pre views of special material will only be recorded in 2 0...

Page 50: ...display and semi OSD message will show messages that will guide you through the menu and content selection If the Lower Display Line shows an UNPLUGGED message please check to see that the correct iP...

Page 51: ...ble with the output signal For example the PCM digital output from a CD player may be recorded on a CD R or MiniDisc but Dolby Digital or DTS signals may not To make an analog recording from a digital...

Page 52: ...y wish to lower the brightness of the front panel displays and indica tors so that they do not distract from the video presentation You may dim the displays using the menu system as shown on page 53 o...

Page 53: ...at its normal brightness When HALF is highlighted the display is at half the normal brightness level When OFF is highlighted all of the indicators in the Main Information Display will go dark Note ho...

Page 54: ...remain in effect until it is changed even when the unit is turned off If you wish to make other adjustments in the menu press the Buttons DF until the on screen cursor is next to the desired setting o...

Page 55: ...rvice department Multiroom Setup Once the audio and IR link connections have been made the AVR needs to be configured for multiroom operation using the steps below To change a setting from its factory...

Page 56: ...have been pro grammed for any source device into the TC 30 To turn the system off from the remote room press the Power Off button A on the ZR 10 Remember that the AVR may be turned on or off from the...

Page 57: ...the Tuner Selector C To change the tuning mode press the Tune M Button O or the TC 30 Screen Button 6 next to TUNE M When the button is pressed so that AUTO appears in the Main Information Display ea...

Page 58: ...TEXT or NO TIME message after the individual time out In any FM mode the RDS function requires a strong enough signal for proper operation Program Search PTY An important feature of RDS is its capabil...

Page 59: ...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 connections Make cert...

Page 60: ...ALOG USB HDMI 1 COMPONENT 3 ON DSP DOWNMIX Table 2 Video Source Defaults FEATURE DVD VCR CABLE DIG SAT DIG SAT ANALOG CABLE ANALOG CAMERA DIG CAMERA ANALOG Noise Reduction OFF ON OFF OFF ON ON OFF ON...

Page 61: ...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 Settings Feature System Default Yo...

Page 62: ...essing A V Sync Delay Trigger 2 Record Output Auto Poll Input Source Type Display Type Video Input Port Enhance Level Input Aspect Ratio Noise Reduction X Color Supressor DCDi Interpolation Film Mode...

Page 63: ...assis All features and specifications are subject to change without notice Harman Kardon and Power for the Digital Revolution are registered trademarks of Harman International Industries Incorporated...

Page 64: ...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 ZKD2801HA00 R 29510_AVR745_Engelsk 30...

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