Harman-kardon AVR 300 User Manual

AVR 300 Audio/VideoReceiverOWNER’S MANUAL AVR 300CDTAPE DVD VID 1 VID 2 VID 36 CHAM/FM PRESET SCAN TUN MODE Hall 1Hall 2THEATER SURR. OFFPRESETTUNING

● ●●●●● ● ●10 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONSRemote Control FunctionsVID1VID2VID3TUN-MAM/FM6 CH.MEMORYDIRECTOSD RDSAVR 300CLRNIGHTMULTI-ROOMONSATTESTSLEEPMUT

11 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONSRemote Control FunctionsIMPORTANT NOTE: The AVR 300’s remote maybe programmed to control up to eight devices,including the

t Clear/Macro 4 Button:This button maybe used to store and recall a macro; it may alsobe programmed for use with other devices. (Seepage 28 for nore i

System InstallationAfter unpacking the unit, and placing it on a solidsurface capable of supporting its weight, you willneed to make the connections t

14 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONSInstallation and ConnectionsNOTE: The AVR 300 will accept both standard(composite) or S-Video signals. However, it will

15 SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONSystem ConfigurationWhen all audio, video and system connectionshave been made, there are a few configurationadjustments that m

System SetupOnce the speakers have been placed in theroom and connected, the remaining steps inthe setup process are to program the AVR 300’sbass mana

17 SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONSystem Configuration4. Press the ⁄/¤buttons h on theremote or the Selector buttons 34onthe front panel until either LARGE orSMA

buttons h until PRO LOGIC appears inthe Main Information Display U andthe PRO LOGIC indicator G lights up.2. Press the Test Tone button on theremote.T

19 SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONSystem ConfigurationTo set the delay times, follow these steps:1. Put the AVR 300 in the Dolby Pro Logicmode by pressing the Do

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS3 Introduction4 Safety Information4 Unpacking5 Front-Panel Controls7 Front-Panel Information Display8 Rear-Panel Connections10 Remo

20 OPERATIONOperationBasic OperationOnce you have completed the setup and config-uration of the AVR 300,it is simple to operateand enjoy.The following

21 OPERATIONOperation• Quickly release both buttons, and thenpress and release the Set Button ˘.TheMain Information Display U will nowread VFD FULL.•

22 OPERATIONOperationMODEDOLBY DIGITALDTSDOLBY PRO LOGICDOLBY 3 STEREOHALL 1 AND HALL 2THEATERSTEREOFEATURESAvailable only with digital input sources

23 OPERATIONOperation(continued from page 21)desired mode (ÓÔÒÚ .Toselect a surround mode using the remote, pressthe Surround Mode Selectorf, and the

24 OPERATIONOperationsources to be played back with full digital intel-ligibilty while reducing the minimum peak levelby 1/4 to 1/3.This prevents abru

25 OPERATIONOperation The tuner will run through the list of presetstations, stopping for five seconds at each one.Press the button again to stop the

26 MULTIROOM OPERATIONMultiroom OperationThe AVR 300 is fully equipped to operate as the control center for a sophisticated multi-room operation with

27 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTEProgramming the RemoteThe AVR 300 includes a powerful remote con-trol that is preset to operate all AVR functionsand most Har

28 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTEProgramming the RemoteProgrammed Device FunctionsOnce the AVR 300’s remote has been pro-grammed for the codes of other device

29 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTEProgramming the Remotethe remote for Volume Punch-Through, followthese steps:1. Press the Input or Video Device Selectorc for

3 INTRODUCTIONIntroductionThank you for choosing Harman Kardon!With the purchase of a Harman Kardon AVR 300 you are about to begin many years oflisten

30 SETUP CODESFunction List No. Button Name CD/CDR DVD Tape TV VCR CBL SAT1 AVR Selector2 TV Selector Power On3 CD Selector Power On4 DVD Selector P

31 SETUP CODESSetup Code Tables: TVManufacturer/Brand Setup Code NumberADMIRAL 072 081 161AKAI 001 167AMPRO 073 167ANAM 043 054 055 056 080 104 108 11

32 SETUP CODESSetup Code Tables: TV (continued)Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code NumberJC PENNEY 004 008 024 030 065 101 143 160JENSEN 013JVC 034 038 070

33 SETUP CODESSetup Code Tables: TV (continued)Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code NumberREALISTIC 007 019RUNCO 072 169SAMPO 001 004SAMSUNG 004 101 127 133

34 SETUP CODESSetup Code Tables: VCRManufacturer/Brand Setup Code NumberAIWA 034 161ANAM 031 103AUDIO DYNAMICS 012 023 043BROKSONIC 035 037 129CANON 0

35 SETUP CODESSetup Code Tables: VCRManufacturer/Brand Setup Code NumberOPTONICA 053 054PANASONIC 070 133 140PENTAX 004 020 031 063PHILCO 031 034 067P

36 SETUP CODESSetup Code Tables: CDSetup Code Tables: DVDManufacturer/Brand Setup Code NumberADCOM 062AIWA 089 170 187AKAI 202CARVER 167 041 135 138 1

37 SETUP CODESSetup Code Tables: DVD (LD)Setup Code Tables: CABLEManufacturer/Brand Setup Code NumberDAEWOO 024DENON 030GOLDSTAR 027KENWOOD 025MAGNAVO

38 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDETroubleshooting GuideSYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTIONUnit does not function when Main • No AC Power • Make certain AC power cord is plug

39 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSTechnical SpecificationsAudio SectionStereo Mode Continuous Average Power (FTC)60 Watts per channel, 20Hz–20kHz,@ < 0.07

4 SAFETY INFORMATIONSafety InformationImportant Safety InformationVerify Line Voltage Before UseYour AVR 300 has been designed for use with120-volt AC

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5 FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS1 Main Power Switch: Press this button toapply power to the AVR 300.When the switchis pressed in, the unit is placed in a Standb

6 FRONT-PANEL CONTROLSFront-Panel Controls8 Video 3 Inputs: These audio/video inputsmay be used for temporary connection of videogames, camcorders, di

7 FRONT-PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAYFront-Panel Information DisplaySLEEP TUNEDSTEREOAUTOMONO PRESETSURR. OFFMUTEPCM THEATERHALL 2HALL 13-STEREOPRO LOGICD

8 REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONSRear-Panel ConnectionsSWITCHEDTOTAL 150W or 0.5A MAX.UNSWITCHEDTOTAL 100W or 1A MAX.(120V.60Hz)TOTAL 150W or 1.5A MAXMOD

9 REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONSRear-Panel Connections¡ Video 1 Inputs: Connect these jacks tothe audio and video PLAY/OUT jacks of a VCR.™ Video 1 Outputs: C