Pacific Digital Stereo Receiver AVR 635 User Manual

AVR 635 Audio/VideoReceiver

OWNER’S MANUAL

Power for the Digital Revolution

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Introduction

Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon!

With the purchase of a Harman Kardon AVR 635

you are about to begin many years of listening

enjoyment.

Finally, the AVR is among the very few A/V

receivers that offer decoding of MP3 data, so

that you may listen to the latest music selections

directly from compatible computers or playback

devices with the power and fidelity you expect

from Harman Kardon.

The AVR is also featuring HDCD^®decoding to

provide the most realistic playback of CDs when

a digital connection is used, even with a normal

non-HDCD-compatible CD or DVD player.

needed to accommodate tomorrow’s new for-

mats right on board.

The AVR 635’s flexibility and power extend

beyond your main home theater or listening

room. The AVR includes a sophisticated multi-

zone control system that allows you to select

one source for use in the main room and a dif-

ferent one (Audio only) in a second room.

Complete control over volume is possible with a

separate infrared control link. To make it easy to

operate the AVR from a remote room, a separate

“Zone II” remote is included.

Additional multiroom options include the option

to assign two of the AVR’s output channels to the

multiroom system and the ability to link the AVR

to innovative A-BUS^®keypads for multiroom oper-

ation without the need for external amplifiers.

Designed to provide all the excitement and detail

of movie soundtracks and every nuance of musi-

cal selections, the AVR 635 is truly a multichan-

nel receiver for the new millennium. In addition

to the traditional 5.1 digital decoding modes

such as Dolby Digital and DTS, it offers the latest

advancements in surround technology such as

Dolby Pro Logic IIx, the full suite of DTS-ES 6.1

modes, DTS Neo:6 and the latest 7.1 channel

versions of Harman's own Logic 7 technology.

An important addition to the AVR 635’s impres-

sive list of features is EzSet/EQ,™ which auto-

mates the configuration process to make it

quicker, easier and more precise. Using the spe-

cial microphone supplied with the unit, EzSet/EQ

takes the guesswork out of entering speaker

“size” and crossover information, delay times for

all channels and output levels. In addition to the

configuration settings, EzSet/EQ also includes

room equalization so that the signals sent to

each speaker are tailored to provide accurate

sonic quality with your specific combination of

speaker type, room size and other factors that

influence room acoustics. With EzSet/EQ, your

system is custom-configured in a few minutes

with accuracy that previously required expensive

and hard-to-use test equipment.

The AVR 635 has been engineered so that it is

easy to take advantage of all the power of its

digital technology. To obtain the maximum

enjoyment from your new receiver, we urge you

to read this manual. A few minutes spent

learning the functions of the various controls

will enable you to take advantage of all the

power the AVR is able to deliver.

The AVR 635’s powerful amplifier uses traditional

Harman Kardon high-current design technologies

to meet the wide dynamic range of any program

selection.

Harman Kardon invented the high-fidelity

receiver more than fifty years ago. With state-of-

the-art circuitry and time-honored circuit designs,

the AVR is the perfect combination of the latest in

digital audio technology, a quiet yet powerful

analog amplifier in an elegant, easy-to-use

package.

If you have any questions about this product, its

installation or its operation, please contact your

retailer or custom installer. They are your best

local sources of information.

Description and Features

In tandem with EzSet/EQ, the AVR 635 includes a

full set of manual configuration settings for

those who wish to custom-trim their system even

further. A Quadruple Crossover bass manage-

ment system makes it possible to enter different

crossover settings for each speaker group.

The AVR 635 is among the most versatile and

multifeatured A/V receivers available, incorporat-

ing a wide range of listening options. In addition

to Dolby Digital and DTS decoding for digital

sources, a broad choice of surround modes for

Matrix surround-encoded or Stereo recordings

are available for use with sources such as CD,

VCR, TV broadcasts and the AVR’s own FM/AM

tuner. Along with Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES^®,

Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS Neo:6, Dolby 3 Stereo,

5 Channel or 7 Channel Stereo and Hall and

Theater modes, the AVR 635 offers Harman

International’s exclusive Logic 7 process in both

5.1 and 7.1 versions to create a wider, more

enveloping field environment and more defined

fly-overs and pans. Although the AVR 635’s

primary use will be in multichannel systems,

advanced technology is at work even when only

two speakers are used. Dolby Virtual Speaker is

available to create enveloping sound fields from

front left and right speakers, and the latest Dolby

Headphone circuitry creates an amazing sense of

openness with headphones.

I Dolby* Digital, Dolby Digital EX and

Dolby Pro Logic*IIx Decoding, and the

full suite of DTS^®modes, including

DTS-ES^®6.1 Discrete & Matrix and

Neo:6^®and DTS 96/24

Video connections and system integration is a

snap with the AVR 635, thanks to format cross-

conversion which allows any video input to be

output as a high-quality component signal, com-

plete with the AVR’s on-screen menus. For those

sources already in component form, three assign-

able, wide-bandwidth inputs are available, and

the Video inputs are renameable. To further

enhance the viewing experience with digital

sources or displays, the AVR 635’s A/V Sync

Delay feature allows you to compensate for the

loss of lip sync due to digital video delays indi-

vidually for each input. Full-carrier IR outputs, a

bi-directional RS-232 port and a learning remote

with a two-line display are among the many

other features that make the AVR 635’s power

simple to use.

I Seven channels of high-current amplifi-

cation with two channels assignable to

either surround back or multiroom

applications

I Harman Kardon’s exclusive Logic 7^®

processing, along with a choice of

Dolby Virtual Speaker processing for

use when only two speakers are

available

I Dolby Headphone to create spacious,

open sound fields when using head-

phones

I MP3 decoding for use with compatible

computers and digital audio players

I Harman Kardon’s advanced EzSet/EQ™

automatically configures speaker set-

tings and sets room equalization for

quick, easy and accurate system setup

Two-channel listening with analog sources is

available with full bass management or in a tra-

ditional “bypass” mode that creates a straight

signal path from the gain stage to the volume

control.

Coax and optical digital outputs are available for

direct connection to digital recorders, and both

the front panel analog audio/video and coaxial

digital jacks may be switched 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 everything

I High-bandwidth, HDTV-compatible com-

ponent video switching

, HDCD^®, High Definition Compatible Digital^®and Pacific Microsonics^™are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Pacific Microsonics, Inc., in the United

States and/or other countries. HDCD System manufactured under license from Pacific Microsonics, Inc.

INTRODUCTION 3

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Introduction / Safety Information

I Precision video cross-conversion circuit-

Installation Location

Important Safety Information

ry outputs any video input on the com-

ponent outputs, complete with on-

screen system menus

I 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.

Verify Line Voltage Before Use

Your AVR 635 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.

I Front panel analog A/V inputs, switch-

able to outputs

I Front panel digital inputs with coax

digital output capability for easy con-

nection to portable digital devices and

the latest video game consoles

I 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.

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.

I Multiple digital inputs and outputs

I On-screen menu and display system

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 serv-

ice depot with a cord meeting factory specifica-

tions.

I Extensive multiroom options, including

a standard Zone II remote, assignable

amplifier channels and A-BUS Ready^®

capability for listening to a separate

source in a remote zone

I Do not place the unit directly on a carpeted

surface.

I Avoid installation in extremely hot or cold

locations, or an area that is exposed to direct

sunlight or heating equipment.

I 6-Channel/8-Channel Direct Input and

Preamp Outputs for Easy Expansion and

Use with Future Audio Formats

I Avoid moist or humid locations.

I Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on the

top of the unit, or place objects directly over

them.

I Extensive bass management options,

6/8-channel direct inputs for use with

DVD-Audio or SACD players, including

Quadruple Crossover and individual

settings for each input

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.

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.

I A/V Sync delay adjustable for each

input delivers perfect lip sync with

digital programs or video displays

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.

I Main Backlit Remote with Internal

Codes and Learning Capability

I HDCD Decoding for Superb

CD Playback

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 materi-

als, please note that the carton and other sec-

tions of the shipping protection are recyclable.

Please respect the environment and discard

those materials at a local recycling center.

4 INTRODUCTION / SAFETY INFORMATION

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Front Panel Controls

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Main Power Switch

System Power Control

Power Indicator

Headphone Jack

Surround Mode Group Selector

Speaker Selector

Set Button

Preset Station Selector

Surround Mode Indicators

Speaker/Channel Input Indicators

Digital Select Button

Channel Select Button

Volume Control

Input Indicators

Main Information Display

Remote Sensor Window

EzSet/EQ Microphone Jacks

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Button

Input Source Selector

RDS Selector

Delay Adjust Selector

Digital Optical 4 Input

Input/Output Status Indicators

Digital Coax 4 Jack

Video 4 Input/Output Jacks

Front Panel Control Door

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Button

Tone Mode

Surround Mode Selector

Tuning Selector

Tuner Band Selector

Main Power Switch: Press this button to

Headphone Jack: This jack may be used to

Speaker Selector: Press this button to

apply power to the AVR. When the switch is

pressed in, the unit is placed in a Standby

listen to the AVR’s output through a pair of head-

phones. Be certain that the headphones have a

standard 6.3 mm stereo phone plug. Note that

the main room speakers and all Preamp

begin the process of configuring the AVR for the

type of speakers it is being used with. For com-

plete information on configuring the speaker set-

tings using the front-panel controls see page 27.

mode, as indicated by the orange LED

surrounding the System Power Control

This button MUST be pressed in to operate the

unit. To turn the unit off completely and prevent

the use of the remote control, this switch

should be pressed until it pops out from the

front panel so that the word “OFF” may be

read at the top of the switch.

Outputs

when the headphone jack is in use.

will automatically be turned off

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Button: When an adjustment is being

or Digital

buttons, this button may be pressed

to scroll through the available options.

made using the Channel Select

Select

Surround Mode Group Selector: Press this

button to select the top-level group of surround

modes. Each press of the button will select a

major mode grouping in the following order:

Tone Mode: Pressing this button enables or

NOTE: This switch is normally left in the “ON”

position.

disables the Balance, Bass and Treble tone

controls. When the button is pressed so that the

words TONEINappear in the Main Infor-

Dolby Modes ➜ DTS Digital Modes ➜ DSP

Modes ➜ Stereo Modes ➜ Logic 7 Modes

System Power Control: When the Main

Once the button is pressed so that the name of

the desired surround mode group appears in the

on-screen display and in the Lower Display Line

mation Display

˜, the settings of the Bass

Power Switch is “ON,” press this button to

and Treble controls and of the Balance control

will affect the output signals. When the button is

pressed so that the words TONEOUTappear

turn on the AVR; press it again to turn the unit

off (to Standby). Note that the Power Indicator

˜, press the Surround Mode Selector

surrounding the switch

the unit is on.

will turn blue when

cycle through the individual modes available. For

example, press this button to select Dolby modes,

and then press the Surround Mode Selector

in the Main Information Display

˜, the

output signal will be “flat,” without any balance,

bass or treble alteration, no matter how the

actual Controls are adjusted. (For more infor-

mation, see page 22).

Power Indicator: This LED will be

to choose from the various mode options.

illuminated in orange 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 blue.

FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 5

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Front Panel Controls

Surround Mode Selector: Press this

^RDS Select Button: Press this button to dis-

play the various messages that are part of the RDS

data system of the AVR’s tuner. (See page 45 for

more information on RDS).

Speaker/Channel Input Indicators: These

button to cycle through the individual surround

modes available after the Surround Mode

Group Selector

above). Note that depending on the type of

input, some modes are not always available. (See

page 36 for more information about surround

modes).

indicators are multipurpose, indicating either the

speaker type selected for each channel or the

incoming data-signal configuration. The left, center,

right, right surround and left surround speaker

indicators are composed of three boxes, while the

subwoofer is a single box. The center box lights

when a “Small” speaker is selected, and the two

outer boxes light when “Large” speakers are

selected. When none of the boxes are lit for the

center, surround or subwoofer channels, no speaker

has been selected for that position. (See page 27

for more information on configuring speakers.) The

letters inside each of the center boxes display

active input channels. For standard analog inputs,

only the L and R will light, indicating a stereo

input. When a digital source is playing, the indica-

tors will light to display the channels begin

received at the digital input. When the letters

flash, the digital input has been interrupted. (See

page 38 for more information on the Channel

Indicators).

was pressed (see item

&Delay Adjust Selector: Press this button to

begin the process of adjusting the delay settings

for Dolby surround modes. See page 29 for more

information on delay adjustments.

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Tuning Selector: Press the left side of the

Digital Optical 4 Input: Connect the optical

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, MANUALTUNEDor AUTO

TUNEDwill appear in the Main Information

Display

digital audio output of an audio or video product

to this jack. When the Input is not in use, be

certain to keep the plastic cap installed to avoid

dust contamination that might degrade future

performance.

(see page 44 for more information

on tuning stations).

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Input/Output Status Indicators: These

LED indicators will normally light green to show

that the front panel Video 4 A/V jacks or the

Coaxial 4 digital jack is operating as an

Tuner Band Selector: Pressing this button

will automatically switch the AVR to the Tuner

mode. Pressing it again will switch between the

AM and FM frequency bands, holding it pressed

for some seconds will switch between stereo and

mono receiving and between automatic and

manual tuning mode (See page 44 for more

information on the tuner).

input. When either of these jacks has been con-

figured for use as an output, the indicator will

turn red to show that the jack may be used for

recording. (See page 39 for more information on

configuring the front panel jacks as outputs,

rather than inputs.)

Digital Select Button: When playing a

source that has a digital output, press this button

to select between the Optical *Wand

Coaxial ÓXDigital inputs (See page 36 for

more information).

Set Button: When making choices during

Digital Coax 4 Jack: This jack is normally

the setup and configuration process, press this

button to enter the desired setting as shown in

the Main Information Display

used for connection to the output of portable

audio devices, video game consoles or other

products that have a coax digital jack. It may

also be configured as an output jack, to feed a

digital signal to a CD-R, MiniDisc or other digital

recording device. (See page 21 for information

on configuring the Digital Coax 4 Jack to an

output.)

Channel Select Button: Press this button

into the

to begin the process of trimming the channel

output levels using an external audio source.

(For more information on output level trim

adjustment, see page 40).

AVR’s memory.

Preset Stations Selector: Press this

button to scroll up or down through the list of

stations that have been entered into the preset

memory. (See page 44 for more information on

tuner programming.)

Volume Control: Turn this knob clockwise

to increase the volume, counterclockwise to

decrease the volume. If the AVR is muted,

adjusting volume control will automatically

release the unit from the silenced condition.

Video 4 Input/Output Jacks: These

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Button: When an adjustment is being

or Digital

buttons, this button may be pressed

to scroll through the available options.

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 may also be configured as

output jacks (also S-Video) to feed a signal to

any recording Audio or Video device (see page 39

for more information).

made using the Channel Select

Select

Input indicators: The current selected

mode or function will appear as one of these

indicators. Note that when the unit is turned on,

the entire list of available modes will light briefly,

and then revert to normal operation with only

the active mode indicator illuminated.

Input Source Selector: Press this button to

change the input by scrolling through the list of

input sources.

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Front-Panel Control Door: To open the

door so that the front-panel jacks and controls

behind this door may be accessed, gently pull the

door down and towards you using either upper

corner of the door.

Main Information Display: This display

delivers messages and status indications to help

you operate the receiver.

Remote Sensor Window: The sensor

Surround Mode Indicators: The current

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.

selected mode or function will appear as one of

these indicators. Note that when the unit is

turned on, the entire list of available modes will

light briefly, and then revert to normal operation

with only the active mode indicator illuminated.

EzSet/EQ Microphone Jack: Before

starting the EzSet/EQ automated setup process,

plug the microphone into this jack. The

microphone does not need to be plugged in at

other times.

6 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS

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Rear Panel Connections

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FM Antenna

Tape Inputs

Tape Outputs

Subwoofer Output

DVD Audio Inputs

CD Inputs

Multiroom Outputs

A-BUS Connector

8-Channel Direct Inputs

Digital Audio Outputs

Video Monitor Outputs

DVD Video Inputs

Surround Speaker Outputs

Switched AC Accessory Outlet

Unswitched AC Accessory Outlet

AC Power Cord Jack

Video 2 Component Video Inputs

Component Video Outputs

Video 1 Component Video Inputs

Remote IR Output

Remote IR Input

Multiroom IR Input

Video 1 Video Outputs

Video 1 Video Inputs

Video 2 Video Outputs

Video 3 Video Inputs

Optical Digital Inputs

Coaxial Digital Inputs

Video 2 Audio Outputs

Video 2 Audio Inputs

Video 3 Audio Inputs

Video 1 Audio Inputs

Video 1 Audio Outputs

Preamp Outputs

Surround Back/Multiroom Speaker Outputs

RS-232 Port

Fan Vents

DVD Component Video Inputs

Remote IR Carrier Output

Front Speaker Outputs

Center Speaker Outputs

Video 2 Video Inputs

NOTE: To assist in making the correct connec-

tions for multichannel input/output and speaker

connections, all connection jacks and terminals

have been color coded in conformance with the

latest CEA standards as follows:

FM Antenna: Connect the supplied indoor or

A-BUS Connector: Connect this jack to an

an optional external FM antenna to this terminal.

optional A-BUS-certified remote room keypad or

amplifier to extend the multiroom capabilities of

your AVR. See page 18 for more information on

A-BUS.

Tape Inputs: Connect these jacks to the

PLAY/OUT jacks of an audio recorder.

Front Left:

Front Right:

Center:

White

Red

Green

Blue

Gray

Brown

Tan

Purple

Orange

Yellow

Tape Outputs: Connect these jacks to the

8-Channel Direct Inputs: These jacks are

RECORD/INPUT jacks of an audio recorder.

used for connection to source devices such as

DVD-Audio or SACD players with discrete analog

outputs. Depending on the source device in use,

all eight jacks may be used, though in many

cases only connections to the front left/right,

center, surround left/right and LFE (subwoofer

input) jacks will be used for standard 5.1 audio

signals.

Subwoofer Output: Connect this jack to

Surround Left:

Surround Right:

Surround Back Left:

Surround Back Right:

Subwoofer (LFE):

Digital Audio:

Composite Video:

Component Video “Y”: Green

Component Video “Pr”: Red

Component Video “Pb”: Blue

the line-level input of a powered subwoofer. If an

external subwoofer amplifier is used, connect this

jack to the subwoofer amplifier input.

DVD Audio Inputs: Connect these jacks to

the analog audio jacks on a DVD or other audio

or video source.

Digital Audio Outputs: Connect these

CD Inputs: Connect these jacks to the

jacks to the matching digital input connector on

a digital recorder such as a CD-R or MiniDisc

recorder.

analog output of a compact disc player or CD

changer or any other audio source.

AM Antenna: Connect the AM loop antenna

Multiroom Outputs: Connect these jacks

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.

to an optional audio power amplifier to listen to

the source selected by the multiroom system in a

remote room.

REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 7

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Rear Panel Connections

Video Monitor Outputs: Connect this jack

Unswitched AC Accessory Outlet: This

Multiroom IR Input: Connect the output of

to the composite and/or S-Video input of a TV

monitor or video projector to view the on-screen

menus and the output of any standard Video or

S-Video source selected by the receiver’s video

switcher.

outlet may be used to power any AC device. The

power will remain on at this outlet regardless of

whether the AVR is on or off.

an IR sensor in a remote room to this jack to

operate the AVR’s multiroom control system.

Video 1 Video Outputs: Connect these

Note: The total power consumption of all

devices connected to the accessory outlets

should not exceed 100 watts from the

jacks to the RECORD/INPUT composite or

S-Video jack on a VCR.

DVD Video Inputs: Connect these jacks to

Video 1 Video Inputs: Connect these jacks

the composite or S-Video output jacks on a DVD

player or other video source.

Unswitched Outlet

Switched Outlet

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to the PLAY/OUT composite or S-Video jacks on

a VCR or other video source.

Front Speaker Outputs: Connect these

AC Power Cord Jack: Connect the AC

Video 2 Video Outputs: Connect these

outputs to the matching + or – terminals on

your left and right speakers. In conformance with

the new CEA color code specification, the White

terminal is the positive, or "+" terminal that

should be connected to the red (+) terminal on

Front Left speaker with the older color coding,

while the Red terminal is the positive, or "+"

terminal that should be connected to the red (+)

terminal on Front Right speaker. Connect the

black (–) terminals on the AVR to the black (–)

terminals on the speakers. See page 15 for more

information on speaker polarity.

power cord to this jack when the installation is

complete. To ensure safe operation, use only the

power cord supplied with the unit. If a replace-

ment is required it must be of the same type and

capacity.

jacks to the RECORD/INPUT composite or

S-Video jacks on a second VCR.

Video 3 Video Inputs: Connect these jacks

to the PLAY/OUT composite or S-Video jacks on

any video source.

Component Video 2 Inputs: These inputs

Video 2 Video Inputs: Connect these jacks

may be used with any video source device

equipped with analog Y/Pr/Pb or RGB com-

ponent video outputs. The factory default is for

these jacks to be a linked to the Video 2 input,

but you may change the setting at any time

through the IN/OUTSETUPmenu. See

page 15 for more information on configuring the

component video inputs.

to the PLAY/OUT composite or S-Video jacks on

a second VCR or other video source.

Optical Digital Inputs: Connect the

optical digital output from a DVD player, HDTV

receiver, the S/PDIF output of a compatible com-

puter sound card playing MP3 files or streams,

LD player, MD player or CD player to these jacks.

The signal may be either a Dolby Digital signal, a

DTS signal, a 2 channel MPEG 1 signal, an MP3

or HDCD data stream or a standard PCM digital

source.

Center Speaker Outputs: Connect these

outputs to the matching + and – terminals on

your center channel speaker. In conformance

with the new CEA color code specification, the

Green Terminal is the positive, or "+" terminal

that should be connected to the red (+) terminal

on speakers with the older color coding. Connect

the black (–) terminal on the AVR to the black

negative (–) terminal on your speaker. (See page

15 for more information on speaker polarity.)

Monitor Component Video Outputs:

Connect these outputs to the component video

inputs of a video projector or monitor. When a

source connected to one of the two

Component Video Inputs JLis selected

the signal will be sent to these jacks.

Coaxial Digital Inputs: Connect the coax

digital output from a DVD player, HDTV receiver,

the S/PDIF output of a compatible computer

sound card playing MP3 files or streams, LD

player, MD player or CD player to these jacks.

The signal may be either a Dolby Digital signal,

DTS signal, a 2 channel MPEG 1 signal, an MP3

or HDCD data stream or a standard PCM digital

source. Do not connect the RF digital output of

an LD player to these jacks.

Component Video 1 Inputs: These inputs

Surround Speaker Outputs: Connect

may be used with any source device equipped

with analog Y/Pr/Pb or RGB component video

outputs. The factory default is for these jacks to

be a linked to the Video 1 input, but you may

change the setting at any time through the

IN/OUTSETUPmenu. See page 15 for

more information on configuring the component

video inputs.

these outputs to the matching + and – terminals

on your surround channel speakers. In confor-

mance with the new CEA color code specifica-

tion, the Blue terminal is the positive, or "+"

terminal that should be connected to the red (+)

terminal on the Surround Left speaker with older

color coding, while the Gray terminal should be

connected to the red (+) terminal on the

Surround Right speaker with the older color cod-

ing. Connect the black (–) terminal on the AVR

to the matching black negative (–) terminals for

each surround speaker. (See page 15 for more

information on speaker polarity.)

Video 2 Audio Outputs: Connect these

jacks to the RECORD/INPUT audio jacks on a

VCR or any Audio recorder.

Note: All component inputs/outputs can be

used for RGB signals too, in the same way as

described for the Y/Pr/Pb signals, then connected

to the jacks with the corresponding color.

RGB connection is not possible if the source out-

puts a separate sync signal (see page 16).

Video 2 Audio Inputs: Connect these jacks

to the PLAY/OUT audio jacks on a second VCR

or other audio or video source.

Video 3 Audio Inputs: Connect these jacks

Switched AC Accessory Outlet: This out-

Remote IR Output: This connection permits

to the PLAY/OUT audio jacks on any audio or

video source.

let may be used to power any device that you

wish to have turn on when the AVR is turned on

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.

with the System Power Control switch

Video 1 Audio Inputs: Connect these jacks

to the PLAY/OUT audio jacks on a VCR or other

audio or video source.

Remote IR Input: If the AVR’s front-panel

Video 1 Audio Outputs: Connect these

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.

jacks to the RECORD/INPUT audio jacks on

a VCR or any other Audio recorder.

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Rear Panel Connections

Preamp Outputs: Connect these jacks to

RS-232 Port: This jack may be used to con-

an optional, external power amplifier for appli-

cations where higher power is desired.

trol the AVR 635 over a bi-directional RS-232

serial control link to a compatible computer or

programmable remote control system. Due to

the complexity of programming RS-232 com-

mands we strongly recommend that connections

to this port for control purposes 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 635 when appropriate upgrades are

available.

Surround Back/Multiroom Speaker

Outputs: These speaker terminals are normally

used to power the surround back left/surround

back right speakers in a 7.1 channel system.

However, they may also be used to power the

speakers in a second zone, which will receive the

output selected for a multiroom system.

To change the output fed to these terminals

from the default of the Surround Back speakers

to the Multiroom Output, you must change a

setting in the Multiroom Menu of the OSD sys-

tem. See page 42 for more information on con-

figuring this speaker output. In normal surround

system use, the brown and black terminals are

the surround back left channel positive (+) and

negative (–) connections and the tan and black

terminals are the surround back right positive

(+) and negative (–) terminals.

Fan Vents: These ventilation holes are the

output of the AVR’s airflow system. To ensure

proper operation of the unit and to avoid possi-

ble damage to delicate surfaces, make certain

that these holes are not blocked and that there

is at least three inches of open space between

the vent holes and any wooden or fabric surface.

DVD Component Video Inputs: These

inputs may be used with any source device

equipped with analog Y/Pr/Pb or RGB compo-

nent video outputs. The factory default is for

these jacks to be a linked to the DVD input, but

you may change the setting at any time through

the IN/OUTSETUPmenu. See page 15 for

more information on configuring the component

video inputs.

For multiroom use, connect the brown and black

SBL terminals to the red and black connections

on the left remote zone speaker and connect the

tan and black SBR terminals to the red and black

terminals on the right remote zone speaker.

Remote IR Carrier Output: The output of

this jack is the full signal received at the

Remote Sensor Window or input through

the Remote IR Input including the carrier

frequency that is removed from signals at the

Remote IR Output . Use this output to

extend IR remote signals to the input of

compatible products by direct connection or

through the use of optional, external IR

“blasters”. If you are in doubt as to which of the

two IR Output jacks to use, we recommend that

you consult with your dealer or installer, or check

with the manufacturer of the external equipment

you wish to control.

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Power Off Button

IR Transmitter Window

LCD Information Display

Power On Button

Input Selectors

MUTE

AVR Selector

AM/FM Tuner Select

6-Channel/8-Channel Direct Input

Test Button

Sleep Button

Surround Mode Selector

Night Mode

Channel Select Button

Dim Button

Navigation Button

Set Button

Digital Select

Numeric Keys

Tuner Mode

Direct Button

Tuning Up/Down

OSD Button

Dolby Mode Select Button

DTS Digital 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

RDS Selector Button

Preset Up/Down

Clear Button

Memory Button

Delay/Prev. Ch.

Program Button

Speaker Select

Multiroom

Volume Up/Down

Video Input Button

Channel Up/Down Selector

Mute

Tone Control Button

NOTE: The function names shown here are each

button’s feature when used with the AVR. Most

buttons have additional functions when used

with other devices.

The jack on the upper right side of the remote is

reserved for future use. Do not remove the plug

provided or connect any device to the jack.

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Main Remote Control Functions

IMPORTANT NOTE: The AVR 635’s remote may

be programmed to control up to seven devices,

including the AVR. Before using the remote, it is

important to remember to press the Input

AM/FM Tuner Select: Press this button to

select the AVR’s tuner as the listening choice.

Pressing this button when the tuner is in use will

select between the AM and FM bands.

will go completely dark. Note that this setting is

temporary; regardless of any changes, the display

will always return to full brightness when the

AVR is turned on. The blue illumination around

Selector button

that corresponds to the

the Standby/On Button

will always remain

6-Channel/8 Channel Direct Input:

unit you wish to operate. In addition, the AVR’s

remote is shipped from the factory to operate the

AVR and most Harman Kardon CD or DVD play-

ers and cassette decks. The remote is also capa-

ble of operating a wide variety of other products

using the control codes that are part of the

remote or by learning commands from other

remotes. Before using the remote with other

products, follow the instructions on pages 46-49

to program the proper codes for the products in

your system.

at full brightness regardless of the setting to

remind you that the AVR is still turned on. The

blue accent lighting inside the volume control

will also remain at full brightness when the

panel is at 50%, but go out when the panel

lights are fully dimmed.

Press this button to select the device connected

to the 6-Channel Direct Inputs or the

8-Channel Direct Inputs

available will depend on the selection 5.1 or

6.1/7.1 made in the surround mode setting,

see page 24 for more information).

(the input

Navigation Button: This single disc-like

Test Tone: Press this button to begin the

button is used to change or scroll through items

in the on-screen menus or on the front panel or

to make configuration settings such as digital

inputs or delay timing. When changing a setting,

first press the button for the function or setting

to be changed (e.g., press the Digital Select

sequence used to calibrate the AVR’s output lev-

els. (See page 27 for more information on calibrat-

ing the AVR.)

It is also important to remember that many of

the buttons on the remote take on different

functions, depending on the product selected

Sleep Button: Press this button to place

the unit in the Sleep mode. After the time shown

in the display, the AVR will automatically go into

the Standby mode. Each press of the button

changes the time until turn-off in the following

order:

Button

to change a digital input) and then

using the Input Selector Button

. The

press one of these buttons to scroll through the

list of options or to increase or decrease a set-

ting. The sections in this manual describing the

individual features and functions contain specific

information on using these buttons for each

application.

descriptions shown here primarily detail the

functions of the remote when it is used to

operate the AVR.

min

Power Off Button: Press this button to

min

OFF

place the AVR or a selected device unit in the

Standby mode. Note that when the AVR is

switched off this will turn off the main room

functions, but if the Multiroom system is activated,

it will continue to function.

Set Button: This button is used to enter

Hold the button pressed for two seconds to turn

off the Sleep mode setting.

Note that this button is also used to change

channels on your TV, VCR and Sat receiver when

the appropriate source is selected, using the

settings into the AVR’s memory. It is also used in

the setup procedures for delay time, speaker con-

figuration and channel output level adjustment.

IR Transmitter Window: Point this window

Digital Select: Press this button to assign

device Input Selectors

towards the AVR when pressing buttons on the

remote to make certain that infrared commands

are properly received.

one of the digital inputs UV*Óto a source.

(See page 37 for more information on using

digital inputs.)

Surround Mode Selector: Press this but-

ton to select any of the HALL, THEATER surround

modes. Note that depending on the type of

input, some modes are not always available. (See

page 33 for more information about surround

modes.) Note that this button is also used to

tune channels on your TV, VCR and Sat receiver

when the appropriate source is selected using

LCD Information Display: This two-line

Numeric Keys: These buttons serve as a

screen displays various information depending

on the commands that have been entered into

the remote.

ten-button numeric keypad to enter tuner preset

positions. They are also used to select channel

numbers when TV, VCR or Sat receiver 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.

Power On Button: Press this button to turn

on the power to a device selected by pressing one

of the Input Selectors (except Tape).

the device Input Selector

Night Mode: Press this button to activate

Tuner Mode: Press this button when the

Input Selectors: Pressing one of these

the Night mode. This mode is available only with

Dolby Digital encoded sources, and it preserves

dialog (center channel) intelligibilty at low vol-

ume levels (See page 23 for more information).

tuner is in use to select between automatic

tuning and manual tuning. When the button is

pressed so MANUALappears in the Main

buttons will perform three actions at the same

time. First, if the AVR is not turned on, this will

power up the unit. Next, it will select the source

shown on the button as the input to the AVR.

Finally, it will change the remote control so that

it controls the device selected. After pressing one

of these buttons you must press the AVR

Information Display

˜, pressing the Tuning

buttons will move the frequency up or

)

Channel Select Button: This button is

down in single-step increments. When the FM

band is in use and AUTOappears in the Main

used to start the process of setting the AVR’s

output levels with an external source. Once this

⁄ ¤

Information Display

˜, pressing this button

button is pressed, use the

buttons

Selector button

functions with the remote.

again to operate the AVR’s

will change to monaural reception making even

week stations audible. (See page 44 for more

information.)

select the channel being adjusted, then press the

Set button

⁄ ¤

, followed by the

buttons

AVR Selector: Pressing this button will

again, to change the level setting. (See page

switch the remote so that it will operate the AVR’s

functions. If the AVR is in the Standby mode, it will

also turn the AVR on.

40 for more information.)

Direct Button: Press this button when the

tuner is in use to start the sequence for direct

entry of a station’s frequency. After pressing the

button simply press the proper Numeric Keys

Dim Button: Press this button to activate

the Dimmer function, which reduces the bright-

ness of the front-panel display, or turns it off

entirely. Press the button once to change the dis-

play to reduce the brightness by 50%, and press

it again within five seconds and the main display

to select a station (See page 44 for more

information on the tuner).

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Tuning Up/Down: When the tuner is in use,

Stereo Mode Selector: Press this button

Delay Select Button: This button selects

these buttons will tune up or down through the

selected frequency band. If the Tuner Mode but-

to select a stereo playback mode. When the but-

ton is pressed so that DSPSURROFF

adjustments to the A/V Sync Delay and the indi-

vidual channel displays. The first press of the but-

ton displays an A/VSYNCDELAYmessage

ton

has been pressed or the Band button

appears in the Main Information Display

˜,

on the front panel was held pressed so that

the AVR will operate in a bypass mode with true

fully analog, two-channel left/right stereo mode

with no surround processing or bass manage-

ment as opposed to other modes where digital

processing is used. When the button is pressed

so that SURROUNDOFFappears in the

in the Lower Display Line

and in the on-

AUTOappears in the Main Information

Display , pressing either of the buttons will

cause the tuner to seek the next station with

acceptable signal strength for quality reception.

When the MANUALappears in the Main

screen display, which means that you may

change the amount of time that all channels are

delayed together behind the video. This enables

you to compensate for the loss of lip sync that

may be caused by digital video processing in

your display or by television stations. To change

Information Display

˜, pressing these but-

Main Information Display

˜, you may enjoy

tons will tune stations in single-step increments.

(See page 44 for more information.)

a two-channel presentation of the sound along

with the benefits of bass management. When

the button is pressed so that 5CHSTEREO

or 7CHSTEREOappears, the stereo signal

is routed to all five speakers, if installed. (See

page 24 for more information on stereo playback

modes).

the A/V Sync Delay, press the Set Button

while the A/VSYNCDELAYmessage is

⁄

visible and then use the

Navigation

OSD Button: Press this button to activate

Button to change the setting so that the

the On Screen Display (OSD) system used to set

up or adjust the AVR’s parameters.

sound and the video image are in sync. To

change the delay for an individual output chan-

⁄ ¤

nel, press the

Navigation Button

Dolby Mode Selector: This button is used

until the desired channel name is shown, and

to select one of the available Dolby Surround

processing modes. Each press of this button will

select one of the Dolby Pro Logic 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 (except Pro

Logic II with Dolby Digital 2.0 recordings, see

Note on page 7). See page 23 for the available

Dolby surround mode options.

DTS Neo:6 Mode Selector: Pressing this

⁄ ¤

then press the Set Button

Navigation Buttons

. Use the

selector button cycles the AVR through the

various DTS Neo:6 modes, which extract a five-

or seven-channel surround field from two-chan-

nel program material (from PCM source or ana-

log input signal). The first press selects the last

DTS Neo:6 surround mode that was in use, and

each subsequent press selects the next mode in

the following order:

to change the delay

amount. (See page 29 for more information on

delay options.)

Program Button: This button is used to

begin the process of programming the remote.

Press and hold this button for three seconds to

place the remote in the programming mode.

Once the red LED under the Set Button

DTS Neo:6 MUSIC

lights, release the button. You may then select

from the desired option. (See pages 46-54 for

more information on configuring the remote.)

DTS Digital Mode Selector: When a DTS

source is in use the AVR will select the appropri-

ate mode automatically and no other mode will

be available. Pressing this button will display the

mode currently selected by the AVR´s decoder,

depending on the surround material played and

DTS Neo:6

MOVIES

Speaker Select: Press this button to begin

Macro Buttons: Press these buttons to

the process of configuring the AVR’s Bass

Management System for use with the type of

speakers used in your system. Once the button

⁄ ¤

store or recall a “Macro”, which is a pre-pro-

grammed sequence of commands stored in the

remote. (See page 49 for more information on

storing and recalling macros.)

the speaker setting (see item

6, page 5). When

a DTS source is not in use, this button has no

function. (See page 23, 33 for the available DTS

options.)

has been pressed, use the

buttons

select the channel you wish to set up. Press the

Set Button and then select the speaker

RDS Select Button: Press this button to

type (Large, Small or None) appropriate with the

speaker in use. (See page 27 for more informa-

tion.)

Logic 7 Selector: Press this button to

display the various messages that are part of the

RDS data system of the AVR’s tuner. (See page 45

for more information on RDS).

select one of the available Logic 7 surround

modes. (See page 33 for the available Logic 7

options.)

Multi-Room: Press this button to activate

Preset Up/Down: When the tuner is in

the Multiroom system or to begin the process of

changing the input or volume level for the sec-

ond zone. (See page 42 for more information on

the Multiroom system.)

Transport Control Buttons: These but-

use, press these buttons to scroll through the

stations programmed into the AVR’s memory.

When CD or DVD is selected using the Input

Selector button

tion as Slow Fwd/Rev (DVD) or ”+10” (CD,

CDR).

tons do not have any functions for the AVR, but

they may be programmed for the forward/reverse

play operation of a wide variety of CD or DVD

players, and audio or video- cassette recorders.

(See page 46 for more information on program-

ming the remote.)

4, these buttons may func-

Volume Up/Down: Press these buttons to

raise or lower the system volume.

Clear Button: Press this button to clear

Light Button: Press this button to activate

incorrect entries when using the remote to directly

enter a radio station’s frequency.

the remote’s built-in backlight for better legibility

of the buttons in a darkened room.

Memory Button: Press this button to enter

Skip Up/Down Buttons: These buttons do

a radio station into the AVR’s preset memory. Two

underline indicators will flash at the right side of

the Main Information Display

have five seconds to enter a preset memory

location using the Numeric Keys

not have a direct function with the AVR, but

when used with a compatibly programmed CD or

DVD player/changer they will change the tracks

on the disc currently being played.

˜, you then

H. (See

page 44 for more information.)

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VDI Button: This button does not have any

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Tone Control Button: This button controls

function for the AVR, but is provided for your use

in programming the codes that are used to scroll

up or down through the available inputs on your

video display. This allows you to switch video

inputs that are directly connected to your video

display. Alternatively, you may program any com-

patible remote code into the “up” and “down”

portions of this button. For information on

“learning” remote codes into a button on the

AVR remote, follow the instructions shown

on page 48.

the tone mode settings, enabling adjustment of

the bass and treble boost/cut. You may also use

it to take the tone controls out of the signal path

completely for “flat” response. The first press of

the button displays a TONEINmessage in

the Lower Display Line

and in the on-

screen display. To take the controls out of the

⁄

signal path press either of the

Navigation

Buttons until the display reads TONE

OUT. To change the bass or treble settings,

press the button again until the desired option

appears in the Lower Display Line

and in

Channel Up/Down Selector: This button

the on-screen display and then press either of

has no function when the AVR is being con-

trolled, but when programmed for use with a

VCR, TV, cable box, satellite receiver or other

similar product it will change the channel up or

down. See pages 46-54 for more information on

programming the remote.

⁄

the

Navigation Buttons

to enter the

desired boost or cut setting. See page 22 for

more information on the tone controls.

NOTE: With the press of any remote button the

Input Selector button 45associated

with the botton pressed will briefly flash red to

confirm the transmission of the command, as

long as there is a function for that button with

the device selected.

Mute: Press this button to momentarily

silence the AVR or TV set being controlled,

depending on which device has been selected.

When the AVR remote is being programmed to

operate another device, this button is pressed with

the Input Selector button

to begin the

programming process. (See page 46 for more

information on programming the remote.)

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Zone II Remote Control Functions

The Zone II remote may be used in either the

Preset Up/Down – Track Skip: When the

same room where the AVR is located, or it may

be used in a separate room with an optional

infrared sensor that is connected to the AVR’s

AVR’s tuner is selected as the input source, these

buttons will move up or down through the list of

stations that have been stored in the preset

memory. When a CD or DVD player is selected,

these buttons activate the forward or reverse

track or chapter skip functions.

POWER

OFF

MUTE

VID2

AVR

VID1

Multi IR input jack

AM/FM

DVD

VID3

VID4

TAPE

Power Off: When used in the room where

Disc Skip: Press this button to change

the AVR is located, press this button to place the

unit in Standby. When it is used in a remote

room with a sensor that is connected to the

discs on compatible Harman Kardon CD or DVD

changers.

TUNING

Multi IR jack

O, this button turns the Multi-

PRESET

Volume Up/Down: When used in the

Room system off.

room where the AVR is located, press this button

to raise or lower the volume in that room. When

it is used in a remote room with a sensor that is

DISC SKIP

∫

AVR Selector: Press this button to turn on

the AVR. The input in use when the unit was last

on will be selected.

connected to the Multi IR Jack

O, this button

will raise or lower the volume in the remote

room.

AM/FM Tuner Select: Press this button to

VOLUME

select the Tuner as the input to the Multiroom

system. Press it again to change between the

AM and FM bands.

∆

Play Forward/Reverse/Stop: Press these

buttons to control compatible Harman Kardon

CD, DVD or cassette players.

∂

Input Selectors: When the AVR is off,

K Mute: When used in the room where the

AVR is located, press this button to temporarily

silence the unit. When it is used in a remote

room with a sensor that is connected to the

Multi IR Jack O, this button will temporarily

silence the feed to the remote room only. Press

the button again to return to the previous vol-

ume level.

press one of these buttons to turn the unit on

and to select a specific input. When the unit is

already in use, pressing one of these buttons will

change the input.

≠

Tuning Up/Down – Fast Play: These but-

tons may be used to change the frequency of

the tuner. These buttons may also control the

Fast Play or Fast Reverse functions of compatible

Harman Kardon CD, DVD or cassette decks in

the same room, or from a remote room when an

IR link is connected to the AVR.

Important Note: No matter in which room the

Zone II remote is used, as with the main remote

it is important to remember to press the Input

Selector button

∂

that corresponds to the

unit you wish to operate befor you change the

device to be controlled.

Record/Pause: Press this button to acti-

vate the Record or Pause function on compatible

Harman Kardon CD, DVD or Cassette Deck

products.

NOTE: The Zone II remote may be used in either

the same room where the AVR is located, or it

may be used in a separate room with an option-

al infrared sensor that is connected to the AVR’s

Multi IR input jack f. When it is used in the

same room as the AVR, it will control the func-

tions of the AVR or any compatible Harman

Kardon products in that room. When it is used in

a separate room via a sensor connected to the

Multi IR Jack f, the buttons for power, input

source, volume and mute will control the source

and volume for the second zone, as connected

to the Multi Out Jacks •. (See page 42 for

complete information on using the Multiroom

system.)

∫

∂

≠

∆

Power Off

AVR Selector

AM/FM Tuner Select

Input Selectors

Tuning Up/Down – Fast Play

Record/Pause

Preset/Track Skip

Disc Skip

Volume Up/Down

Play Forward/Reverse/Stop

K Mute

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Installation and Connections

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.

7. Connect the front, center and surround

speaker outputs DEFcto the respective

speakers.

goes to a power amplifier, which will be connect-

ed to one or more subwoofer speakers. If you are

using a powered subwoofer that does not have

line-level input connections, follow the instruc-

tions furnished with the speaker for connection

information.

To assure that all the audio signals are carried to

your speakers without loss of clarity or resoluti-

on, 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 dis-

tance between your speakers and the receiver,

the type of speakers you use, personal prefer-

ences and other factors. Your dealer or installer is

a valuable resource to consult in selecting the

proper cable.

Audio Equipment Connections

We recommend that you use high-quality inter-

connect cables when making connections to

source equipment and recorders to preserve the

integrity of the signals.

9. If an external multi-channel audio source with

5.1 or 7.1 outputs such as an external digital

processor/decoder, DVD-Audio or SACD player is

used, connect the outputs of that device to the

8-Channel Direct Inputs

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.

Video Equipment Connections

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.

Video equipment is connected in the same manner

as audio components. Again, the use of high-

quality interconnect cables is recommended to

preserve signal quality.

1. Connect the analog output of a CD player to

Cable with an area of 1.5 mm²may be used for

short runs of less than 4 m. We do not recom-

mend that you use cables with an area less than

1mm²due to the power loss and degradation in

performance that will occur.

the CD inputs

1. Connect a VCR’s audio and video Play/Out

jacks to the Video 1 or Video 2 In jacks QT

XZon the rear panel. The Audio and Video

Record/In jacks on the VCR should be connected

to the Video 1 or Video 2 Out jacks PR

Wa on the AVR.

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 so

high that the signal is distorted.

Cables that are run inside walls should have the

appropriate markings to indicate listing with any

appropriate testing agency standards. Questions

about running cables inside walls should be

referred to your installer or a licensed electrician

who is familiar with the applicable local building

codes in your area.

2. Connect the analog Play/Out jacks of a cas-

sette deck, MD, CD-R or other audio recorder to

2. Connect the analog audio and video outputs

of a satellite receiver, cable TV converter or televi-

sion set or any other video source to the Video

the Tape Input jacks

Record/In jacks on the recorder to the Tape

Output jacks on the AVR.

2. Connect the analog

SY jacks.

3. Connect the analog audio and video outputs

of a DVD or laser disc player to the DVD jacks

3. Connect the digital output of any digital

sources such as a CD or DVD changer or player,

advanced video game, a digital satellite receiver,

HDTV tuner or digital cable set-top box or the

output of a compatible computer sound card to

the Optical and Coaxial Digital Inputs

When connecting wires to the speakers, be cer-

tain to observe proper polarity. Note that the

positive (+) terminal of each speaker connection

now carries a specific color code as noted on

page 7. However, most speakers will still use a

red terminal for the postive (+) connection. Con-

nect the “negative” or “black” wire to the same

terminal on both the receiver and the speaker.

4. Connect the digital audio outputs of a CD, MD

or DVD player, satellite receiver, cable box or

HDTV converter to the appropriate Optical or

UV*Ó

4. Connect the Coaxial or Optical Digital

Outputs on the rear panel of the AVR to the

Coaxial Digital Inputs UV*Ó

NOTE: When connecting a device such as a digi-

tal cable box or other set-top tuner product with

a digital audio output, we recommend that you

connect both the digital and analog outputs of

the product to your AVR. The audio input polling

feature of the AVR will then be able to make cer-

tain that you have a constant audio feed, since it

will automatically switch the audio input to the

analog jacks if the digital feed is interrupted or

not available for a particular channel.

NOTE: While most speaker manufacturers

matching digital input connections on a CD-R or

MiniDisc recorder.

adhere to an industry convention of using black

terminals for negative and red ones for positive,

some manufacturers may vary from this configu-

ration. To assure proper phase and optimal per-

formance, consult the identification plate on your

speaker or the speaker’s manual to verify polarity.

If you do not know the polarity of your speaker,

ask your dealer for advice before proceeding, or

consult the speaker’s manufacturer.

5. Assemble the AM Loop Antenna supplied with

the unit as shown below. Connect it to the AM

and GND screw terminals

If your system requires direct connection of a

video source to your display, we suggest that you

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 sur-

round-left and surround-right speakers, even if

the speakers are a different distance from the

AVR.

consider programming the VDI Buttons

that you may change the input used by your dis-

play from the AVR’s remote. For information on

“learning” remote codes into a button on the

AVR remote, follow the instructions shown on

page 48.

6. Connect the supplied 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 system. Note that if the antenna or connec-

tion uses 300-ohm twin-lead cable, you should

use a 300-ohm-to-75-ohm adapter to make the

connection.

5. Connect the Composite and S-Video (if

8. Connections to a subwoofer are normally

made via a line level audio connection from the

S-Video device is in use) Monitor Output

jacks on the receiver to the composite and

S-Video input of your television monitor or video

projector.

Subwoofer Output

to the line-level input

of a subwoofer with a built-in amplifier. When a

passive subwoofer is used, the connection first

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6. If your DVD Player has Y/Pr/Pb analog compo-

nent video outputs, connect them to the

Important Note for Adapter Cables:

SCART A/V Connections

If the cinch connectors of the adapter you’ll use

are labeled, connect the Audio and Video ”In”

plugs with the corresponding Audio and Video

”In” jacks on the AVR (and with a VCR connect

the ”Out” plugs to the ”Out” jacks on the AVR).

Note that with some adapter types it may be

just turned around: If no signal is audible/ visible

when the VCR is playing connect the “Out”

plugs to the ”In” jacks on the AVR and turned

around. If the adapter plugs are not labeled in

that way, pay attention to the signal flow direc-

tions as shown in the diagrams above and in the

instruction attached to the adapter. If uncertain,

don’t hesitate to consult your dealer.

For the connections described above your video

device needs RCA (cinch) connectors or/and S-

Video connectors for all Audio and Video signals:

Any normal video device (Not SVHS or High 8)

for only playback needs 3 RCA jacks, VCRs for

record and playback even 6 RCA jacks. Any

S-Video device (SVHS, High 8) needs 2 RCA

(Audio) and 1 S-Video jack (Video), if it´s a

playback unit, or 4 RCA (Audio In/Out) and

2 S-Video (Video In/Out) jacks, if it´s a recording

VCR.

Component DVD Inputs

f. Although this set

of inputs may be assigned to any of the four

video inputs on the AVR 635, the factory default

is for this input to be assigned to the DVD

Audio Inputs

Remember to make a digital

audio connection between the DVD player and

the AVR, with the Coaxial Digital Input 1

being the factory default. For information on

changing the input assignments for either the

component video jacks or the DVD player’s audio

connection, see page 20.

Many european video devices are equipped with

RCA (Cinch) or S-Video jacks only partially, not

for all audio and video in/outputs needed as

described above, but with a so called Scart or

Euro-AV connector (almost rectangular jack with

21 pins, see drawings on next page).

7. If you have other devices with Y/Pr/Pb or RGB

component video outputs, connect the source

device to the Component Video 1 and 2

Inputs LN. The audio connections may be to

any of the Video Audio Inputs QSTÔor

the Optical or Coaxial Digital Inputs UV

*Ó. When using either of the Component

Video Inputs, make certain that the audio and

video inputs are properly configured in the

IN/OUTSETUPmenu, as described on

page 20.

Important Notes for S-Video connections:

1. Only the S-Video In/Out of S-Video devices

must be connected to the AVR, NOT both,

normal video and S-Video In/Outputs (except the

TV, see item below).

In that case the following Scart to Cinch

adapters or cables are needed:

When both connections are made, only the

S-Video signal will be viewed on the screen.

• 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

RCA+1 S-Video plugs, see fig. 4 (S-Video

devices).

2. Like most common AV units the AVR does not

convert the Video signal to S-Video, only vice

versa. Thus both connections must be made from

the AVR to the TV if both, Video and S-Video

sources, are used, and the appropriate input on

the TV must be selected.

8. If the component video inputs are used,

connect the Component Video Output

the component video inputs of your TV, projector

or display device.

• HiFi VCRs need an adapter from Scart to 6

RCA plugs, see fig. 2 (normal video), or from

Scart to 4 Audio+2S-Video jacks, see fig. 5

(S-Video VCR). Read carefully the instruction

attached to the adapter to find which of the

six plugs is used for the record signal to the

VCR (connect with the AVR´s Out jacks) and

for the playback signal from the VCR (connect

with the AVR´s In jacks). Do not misconnect

Audio and Video signals. Don´t hesitate to

consult your dealer, if you are uncertain.

9. If you have a camcorder, video game or other

audio/video device that is connected to the AVR

on a temporary, rather than permanent basis,

connect the audio, video and digital audio out-

puts of that device to the Front Panel Inputs

*ÓÔ. A device connected to the Video 4

jacks

is selected as the Video 4 input, and

connected to the digital jacks *Óit is selected

as "Optical 4" or "Coaxial 4" input. (See page

20 for more information on input configuration.)

• If you use only normal video devices the TV

monitor needs an adapter from 3 RCA plugs

to Scart (fig. 3) only. If also S-Video devices are

used an adapter from 2 RCA+1S-Video plugs

to Scart is needed additionally (fig. 6),

connected to the SCART input on your TV that

is provided for S-Video.

Video Connection Notes:

• Y/Pr/Pb Component, RGB (see page 17), or

Composite video signals may only be viewed in

their native formats and will not be converted

to the other formats. S-Video signals will be

converted to composite signal. The OSD can be

viewed on the TV screen in any case, with Video

or S-Video input selected on the TV.

Note that only the video plugs (the "yellow"

cinch plug in fig. 3 and the S-Video plug in

fig. 6) must be connected to the TV Monitor

• When the component video jacks are used, the

on-screen menus will not be visible. You must

switch to the standard composite or S-Video

input on your TV to view those menus.

Output

B, and the volume on the TV must be

reduced to minimum.

• All component inputs/outputs can be used for

RGB signals too, in the same way as described

for the Y/Pr/Pb signals, then connected to the

jacks with the corresponding color. But this is

only correct as long as only the three RGB

video signals are output by the video source,

with a sync signal in the "G" signal only, with-

out any sync signal output separately by the

source.

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Important Note for the Use of

SCART-Cinch Adapters:

Black

Figure 1:

SCART/Cinch-Adapter for

playback;

Yellow

When video sources are connected to the TV

directly 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 switches the TV automatically to

the appropriate input as soon as the video

source is started. And with DVD players, the

signals automatically turning the TV to 4:3/16:9

format (with 16:9 TVs or with 4:3 TVs with

selectable 16:9 format) and turning the RGB

video decoder of the TV on or off, depending on

the DVD player´s setting. With any adapter cable,

these control signals will be lost and the

appropriate setting of the TV must be made

manually.

Red

signal flow:

SCART ¡ Cinch

Black

Red

Blue¹

Blue

Yellow

Figure 2:

SCART/Cinch-Adapter for

record and playback;

signal flow:

Green

White

SCART ↔ Cinch

Black

Figure 3:

Cinch/SCART-Adapter for

playback;

Yellow

Red

Note for RGB signal with SCART:

signal flow:

If you use a unit providing RGB signals on a

SCART output (as e.g. most DVD players do) and

you want to use that RGB signal, this SCART

output must be connected directly to your TV.

Although the AVR can switch three-way video

signals (like component signals Y/Pb/Pr), most

TVs need separate sync signals for RGB (also

with SCART) that cannot be switched and pro-

vided by the AVR.

Cinch ¡ SCART

Rot

Red

Figure 4:

SCART/S-Video Adapter

for playback;

Schwarz

Black

S-Video In

signal flow:

SCART ¡ Cinch

Schwarz

Black

Rot

Red

RGB signals can be pathed through the AVR only

when no separate sync signal is needed (see last

”Video Connection Note” on page 16).

Blau¹

Blue

Gelb

Yellow

Figure 5:

SCART/S-Video Adapter

for record and playback;

signal flow:

S-Video In

S-Video Out

SCART ↔ Cinch

Rot

Red

Figure 6:

SCART/S-Video Adapter

for playback;

Schwarz

Black

S-Video Out

signal flow:

Cinch ¡ SCART

¹Also other colours possible, e.g. brown and grey.

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Multiroom Audio Connections

a standard RJ-45 jack in compliance with the

instructions furnished with the A-BUS module.

System and Power Connections

The AVR 635 is designed for flexible use with

multiroom systems, external control components

and power amplifiers.

Depending on your system`s requirement and

distance from the AVR to the remote room, three

options are available for audio connection:

No further installation or adjustment is needed,

as the A-BUS connector on the AVR routes the

signals in and out of the keypad to their proper

destination for power, signal source and control.

The output fed to the A-BUS jack is determined

by the AVR’s multiroom system, and the menus

may be used as is.

Option 1: Use high-quality, shielded audio

interconnect phono cable from the AVR’s loca-

tion to the remote room. In the remote room,

connect the interconnect cable to a stereo

power amplifier. The amplifier will be connected

to the room’s speakers. At the AVR, plug the

audio interconnect cables into the Multiroom

Main Room 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, the remote sensor of any Harman

Kardon or other compatible device, not covered

by the door, or an optional remote sensor may

be used. Connect the Remote IR Output of

that device or the output of the remote sensor to

RS-232 Connections

The AVR is equipped with an RS-232 Serial

Output Jacks

on the AVR’s rear panel.

Connection Port

that may be used for two

purposes. When the port is connected to a com-

patible, optional, external computer, keypad or

control system the AVR is capable of bi-direc-

tional communications that enable the external

system to control the AVR, and for the AVR to

report status and handshake data back to the

controller. Use of the RS-232 port for this type of

control requires specific technical knowledge,

and we recommend that any connection and

programming for control be made by a trained

installer or technician familiar with the equip-

ment being used. The RS-232 port may also be

used as an access point through which the AVR’s

operating system and surround mode memories

may be updated via connection to a compatible

computer. At the time that any upgrade is avail-

able, instructions for making the connection and

installing the upgrade will be available through

the Product Support area of the Harman Kardon

Web site at www.harmankardon.com.

Option 2: Place the amplifier that will provide

power to the remote location speakers in the

same room as the AVR, and connect the

the Remote IR Input jack

If other components are also prevented from

receiving remote commands, only one sensor is

needed. Simply use this unit’s sensor or a remote

eye by running a connection from the Remote

Multiroom Output jacks

on the rear panel

of the AVR to the audio input of the remote

room amplifier. Use the appropriate speaker wire

to connect the optional power amplifier to the

remote speakers. High-quality wire of at least

2.5 mm²is recommended for long multiroom

connections.

IR Output jack

to the Remote IR Input

jack on Harman Kardon or other compatible

equipment.

Multiroom IR Link

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 remote room. When using this option you

will not be able to use the full 7.1-channel

capabilities of the AVR in the main listening

room, but you will be able to add another

listening room without additional external

power amplifiers. To use the internal amplifiers

to power a remote zone, connect the speakers

for the remote room location to the Surround

The key to remote room operation is to link the

remote room to the AVR’s location with wire for

an infrared receiver and speakers or an amplifier.

The remote room IR receiver (this can be an

optional IR receiver or any other remotable

Harman Kardon device in the remote room with

IR sensor integrated) should be connected to the

AVR via standard coaxial cable. Connect the

Remote IR Output of the device or of the

optional sensor with the Multiroom IR Input

The physical connection to the AVR’s RS-232

port is a standard D-9 connection but to assure

compatible and proper operation, specific soft-

ware commands and pin wiring schemes may be

required.

jack

on the AVR’s rear panel.

Back/Multiroom Speaker Outputs

If other Harman Kardon compatible source

equipment is part of the main room installation,

Before using the remote room you will need to

configure the amplifiers for surround operation

by changing a setting in the Multiroom menu,

following the instructions shown on page 42.

the Remote IR Output jack

on the rear

AC Power Connections

panel should be connected to the IR IN jack on

that source device. This will enable the remote

room location to control source equipment

functions.

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 to the

NOTE: For all options, you may connect an

optional IR sensor (Harman Kardon He 1000) in

the remote room to the AVR via an appropriate

cable. Connect the sensor’s cable to the

When a remote IR sensor is used to control non-

Harman Kardon source equipment, we recom-

mend that you make a direct connection or use

an optional, external IR “blaster” connected to

Multiroom IR Input

on the AVR and use

Unswitched Outlet

must not exceed

the Zone II remote to control the room volume.

Alternatively, you may install an optional volume

control between the output of the amplifiers and

the speakers.

100 watts, that to the Switched Outlet

50 watts.

the Remote IR Carrier Output Jack

g. If you

The Switched

outlet will receive power only

are in doubt as to which IR Output jack to use

for the equipment in your system, contact your

dealer or installer, or the manufacturer’s support

site and ask whether the unit to be controlled

uses “full carrier” or “stripped” carrier IR com-

mands. When “full carrier commands” are used,

make the connection to the Remote IR Carrier

when the unit is on completely. This is recom-

mended for devices that have no power switch

or a mechanical power switch that may be left in

the “ON” position.

A-BUS Installation Connections

The AVR is among the very few receivers

available today that offers built-in A-BUS Ready^®

operation. When used with an optional A-BUS

keypad or control module, you have all the

benefits of remote zone operation without the

need for an external power amplifier.

NOTE: Many audio and video products go into a

Standby mode when they are used with

switched outlets, and cannot be fully turned on

using the outlet alone without a remote control

command.

Output Jack

g. Otherwise, make the connec-

tion to the Remote IR Output Jack

noted above.

To use the AVR with an approved A-BUS

product, simply connect the keypad or module

that is in the remote room to the AVR using

standard “Category 5” wiring that is properly

rated for the inwall use specific to the installa-

tion. Terminate the wiring at the receiver end to

NOTE: All remotely controlled components must

be linked together in a “daisy chain”. Connect

the IR OUT jack of one unit to the IR IN of the

next to establish this chain.

The Unswitched

as long as the unit is plugged into a powered AC

outlet and the Main Power Switch is on.

outlet will receive power

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Center Front Speaker

The AVR features a removable power cord that

allows wires to be run to a complex installation

so that the unit, itself, need not be installed until

it is ready for connection. When all connections

described above have been made, connect the

AC Power cord to the AC Power Cord Jack

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 front-right speakers slightly for-

ward 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.

No more than

60cm

Left Front

Speaker

Right Front

Speaker

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 (or a direct replacement of identical capa-

city) be used.

Using these guidelines, you’ll find that it takes

some experimentation to find the correct loca-

tion for the front speakers in your particular

installation. Don’t be afraid to move things

around until the system sounds correct. Optimize

your speakers so that audio transitions across

the front of the room sound smooth.

A) Front Channel Speaker Installation with

Direct-View TV Sets or Rear-Screen Projectors

TV or Projection Screen

Once the power cord is connected, you are

almost ready to enjoy the AVR’s incredible power

and fidelity!

Center Front

Speaker

Left Front

Speaker

Right Front

Speaker

When the AVR is used in 5.1-channel operation,

the preferred location for surround speakers is

on the side walls of the room, at or slightly

behind the listening position. In a 7.1-channel

system, both side surround and back surround

speakers are required. The center of the speaker

should face you (see below).

Speaker Selection

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

front-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.

Rear surround speakers are required when a full

7.1-channel system is installed, and they may

also be used in 5.1 channel mode as an alterna-

tive mounting position when it is not practical to

place the main surround speakers at the sides of

the room. Speakers may be placed on a rear

wall, behind the listening position. As with the

side speakers, the center of the rear surrounds

should face you. The speakers should be no more

than 2 meters behind the rear of the seating

area.

Speaker Placement

The placement of speakers in a multichannel

home-theater system can have a noticeable

impact on the quality of sound reproduced.

Optional Rear-Wall Mounting

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.

Depending on the type of center-channel speak-

er in use and your viewing device, place the cen-

ter speaker either directly above or below your

TV, or in the center behind a perforated front-

projection screen.

Subwoofers produce largely nondirectional

sound, so they may be placed almost anywhere

in a room. Actual placement should be based on

room size and shape and the type of subwoofer

used. One method of finding the optimal loca-

tion 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 temporarily place the subwoofer in

the spot where you will normally sit, and then

walk around the room until you find a spot

where the subwoofer sounds best. Place the

subwoofer in that spot. You should also follow

the instructions of the subwoofer’s manufacturer,

or you may wish to experiment with the best

location for a subwoofer in your listening room.

Once the center-channel speaker is installed,

position the left-front 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 60cm above or below the

tweeter in the center-channel speaker.

Rear speaker mounting is an alternate location

for 5.1 systems. It is required for 7.1 operation.

They should also be at least 0.5 meter from your

TV set unless the speakers are magnetically

shielded to avoid colourings on the TV screen.

Note that most speakers are not shielded, even

with complete surround sets only the Center

speaker may be.

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System Configuration

‹ ›

⁄ ¤

Once the speakers have been placed in the room

and connected, the remaining steps are to pro-

gram the system configuration memories.

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 selec-

tion you are making.

the Selector buttons

7$or

on the front panel or remote.

MASTER

Although it is necessary to assign input/output

settings and surround mode choices manually, we

recommend that you take advantage of the power To view the on-screen displays, make certain you

and precision of EzSet/EQ to automatically select

and enter the settings for all other audio parame-

ters. 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 635 to begin these final adjustments.

→

IN/OUT

AUDIO

SETUP

SURROUND

EZSET/EQ

SELECT

have made a connection from the Video

MANUAL

SETUP

MULTI-ROOM

ADVANCED

Monitor Out jack on the rear panel to the

composite or S-Video input of your TV or projector.

In order to view the AVR’s displays, the correct

video input must be selected on your video dis-

play. Note that the on-screen menus are not avail-

able when a component video display is in use.

Figure 1

System Setup

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.

First Turn On

You are now ready to power up the AVR to begin

these final adjustments.

The AVR 635 features an advanced memory sys-

tem that enables you to establish different confi-

gurations for speaker ”size”, component video

assignment, digital input, surround mode and

crossover frequency 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, or set different

speaker configurations with the resultant changes

to the bass management system or the use of the

center speaker and/or the Subwoofer. Once these

settings are made, they will automatically be

recalled whenever you select that input.

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

outlet. 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

latches and the word “OFF” on the top of the

switch disappears inside the front panel. Note

that the Power Indicator

orange, indicating that the unit is in the

Standby mode.

in until it

The AVR has two on-screen display modes, “Semi-

OSD” and “Full-OSD.” When making configuration

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.

will turn

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.

The factory default settings for the AVR have all

inputs configured for an analog audio input

except for the DVD and Video 3 input, where the

Note that when the full OSD system is in use, the

menu selections are not shown in the Informa-

Coaxial Digital Input

and Optical Digital

tion Display

tem is used, OSD ON will appear in the Upper

Display Line

˜. When the full OSD menu sys-

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.

Input 1 are the default. Once the DSP pro-

cessing system is used for the first time for any

input, the speaker settings will automatically

default to “Small” at all positions with the sub-

woofer set to “LFE.” The default setting for the

surround modes is “Surround Off,” or two-channel

stereo, although Dolby Digital or DTS will auto-

matically be selected as appropriate when a

source with digital encoding is in use.

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 . When this

button is pressed the MASTERMENU

˜.

Before using the unit, you will probably want to

change the settings for most inputs so that they

are properly configured to reflect the use of digital

or analog inputs and the surround mode associat-

ed with the input. Remember that since the AVR

memorizes the settings for each input individually,

you will need to make these adjustments for each

input used. However, once they are made, further

adjustment is only required when system compo-

nents are changed.

(Figure 1) 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

SELECTmenu, and changing the item titled

FULLOSDTIMEOUT.

5. Turn the AVR on either by pressing the System

Power Control

Selector on the front panel, or via the

remote by pressing the Power On Button

AVR Selector or any of the Input

Selectors 46on the remote. The Power

Indicator will turn blue to confirm that the

unit is on, and the Main Information Display

will also light up.

or the Input Source

To make this process as quick and as easy as pos-

sible, we suggest that you use the full-OSD system

with the on-screen menus, and step through each

input.

The semi-OSD system is also available as a system

default, although it may be turned off by using the

ADVANCEDSELECTmenu. (See page 41).

With the semi-OSD system, you may make adjust-

ments directly, by pressing the buttons 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

NOTE: After pressing one of the Input Selector

buttons to turn the unit on, press the AVR

to have the remote control the AVR

Input Setup

Selector

The first step in configuring the AVR is to select an

input, i.e. to associate an analog or digital input

with each input source in use, e.g. CD or DVD.

Note that once an input is selected, all settings for

the Digital Input, Speaker Configuration and

functions.

Using the On-Screen Display

When making the following adjustments, you may

Digital Select Button

ÛG

and then any of

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›

Surround Mode will ”attach” themselves to that

input and be stored in a non-volatile memory. This Navigation Button

means that once made, the selection of an input

will automatically recall those settings. For that

reason, the procedures described below must be

repeated for each input source so that you have

the opportunity to custom tailor each source to

your specific listening requirements. However,

once made they need not be changed again

unless you need to alter a setting.

blank space as the first character, press the

this happens by permitting both analog and digi-

tal connections to the same source on the AVR.

Digital audio is the default, and the unit will auto-

matically switch to the analog audio if the digital

audio stream stops.

›

When the desired character appears, press the

Navigation Button and repeat the process

for the next letter, and continue until the desired

name is entered, up to a maximum of fourteen

characters.

In cases where only a digital source is used, you

may wish to disable the Auto Polling feature to

prevent the AVR from trying to “find” an analog

source when the digital source is paused. To turn

Auto Polling off for any input, please refer to the

explanations on page 42.

Press the Set Button

to enter the input

name into the system memory and to proceed

with the configuration process.

When using the full-OSD system to make the

If your system includes any sources that are

equipped with Y/Pr/Pb component video outputs,

the AVR is able to switch them to send the proper

signals to your video display. Each of the three

Component Video Inputs JLfmay be

assigned to any source for added system flexibili-

ty. The default setting is for the Component

setup adjustments, press the OSD button

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 devices may easily be connected. The

once so that the MASTERMENU(Figure 1)

appears. Note that the © cursor will be next to

the IN/OUTSETUPline. Press the Set but-

ton

SETUPmenu (Figure 2) will appear on the

screen. Press the ^‹/› buttons until the

to enter the menu and the IN/OUT

front panel analog Video 4 Jacks

are nor-

mally set as an input for use with camcorders,

video games and other portable audio/video prod-

ucts, but they may be switched to an output for

connection to portable audio/video recorders. To

temporarily switch them to outputs, select the

DVD Jacks

6/8-Channel Direct Inputs, with the Component

Video 1 Jacks assigned to the other inputs. If

to be assigned to the DVD and

desired input name appears in the highlighted

video, as well as being indicated in the front panel

Input Indicators

ˆ. If the input will use the

your system does not include component video at

standard left/right analog inputs, no further

adjustment is needed (except with DVD).

When you are scrolling through the list of avail-

able inputs, it is possible that you hear a slight

click from time to time. This is normal, as it is

caused by the relay that is used to switch

between the two Component Video Inputs.

IN/OUTSETUPmenu. Press the button

this time, or if you do not need to change these

until the on-screen © cursor is pointing to

defaults, press the Navigation Button

›

the VIDEO4line. Press the button

to go to the next setting.

that the word OUTis highlighted. Note that the

Input/Output Status Indicator between

the S and Composite video jacks will turn red,

To change the Component Video assignment, first

make certain that the © cursor is pointing to the

COMPONENTINline on the menu screen,

‹ ›

(

indicating that the analog Video 4 jacks

are

and then press the

Navigation Button

now record outputs.

IN/OUT

SETUP

until you see the desired input in the highlighted

video. The clicking noise that you will hear when

the component video inputs is switched is normal,

due to the relay used to ensure proper isolation

between the three inputs.

On the AVR, the Coaxial 4 Digital Jack

is nor-

→

SOURCE

: VIDEO

mally an input, but it may also be switched to a dig-

ital output for use with CD-R/RW decks, MD re-

corders or other digital audio recorders. To change

⁄ ¤

TITLE:

COMPONENT

IN:COMP

DIGITAL

COAXIAL

IN :ANALOG

:IN

OUT

VIDEO

V-CONV

:IN

the jack to an output, press the

buttons

CONV

PORT

:OFF

When the desired component input has been

while the IN/OUTSETUPmenu is on the

screen so that the © cursor is next to COAXI-

:AUTO

selected, press the Navigation Button

BACK

MASTER MENU

go to the next setting.

AL4. Then press the ‹/›buttons

word OUTis highlighted. Note that the Digital

Coax 4 Status Indicator will turn red, indicat-

so that the

Figure 2

If you wish to associate one of the digital inputs

(

with the selected input source, press the

When one of the four Video inputs is selected as

the source, you have the option of renaming the

input as it appears in the on-screen and front

panel messages. This is helpful if you have more

than one VCR, if you wish to associate a specific

product brand name with the input, or to simply

enter any name that will help you to remember

which source is being selected.

ing that the jack is now a record output.

Button

on the remote while the IN/OUT

Note: A signal will be sent to this jack only when

the input selected for use by the AVR is digital.

Digital signals will be passed through regardless

of their format, and which digital input (optical or

coax) they are fed from. However, analog signals

are not converted to digital, and the format of the

signal (e.g., PCM, Dolby Digital or DTS) may not

be changed.

SETUPmenu (Figure 2) is on the screen, and

note that the on-screen cursor will drop down to

‹ ›

the DIGITALINline. Press the

Buttons

until the name of the desired digital input

appears. To return to the Analog input, press the

buttons until the word ANALOGappears.

To associate an analog or digital input with the

input source currently selected at any time using

the discrete function buttons, press the Digital

⁄

To change the input name, press the

Navigation Button on the remote so that

the © cursor is pointing to TITLE. Next, press

and hold the Set Button for a few seconds

until a flashing box appears to the right of the

Selection of the jacks as an output will remain effec-

tive as long as the AVR is on. However, once the

unit is turned off, the jack will revert to its normal

use as an input when the unit is turned on again.

Input Select Button

ÛG

on the front panel

or the remote while the full-OSD is not in use.

Within five seconds, make your input selection

using the Selector buttons on the front panel

⁄ ¤

colon. Immediately release the Set Button

as you are now ready to enter the device name.

The AVR 635 uses high-quality video decoding cir-

cuitry that makes it possible to convert standard

(composite) or S-video signals from their original

form to separate component analog outputs that

carry the receiver’s OSD menus and messages

with no loss in quality. This enables you to simplify

connections to a digital video display since only

one set of component video cables is needed to

view all input sources connected to the AVR 635.

Conversely, the conversion circuitry may be used

to convert component inputs to an S-video or

7$or the

Buttons on the remote

⁄

Press the

Navigation Button

and

until the desired digital or analog input is shown

in the Main Information Display and in

the lower third of the video display connected to

note that a complete set of alpha-numeric charac-

ters will appear with the start of the alphabet in

capital letters followed by the lower-case letters

and then numbers and symbols. When you press

the AVR. Press the Set Button

to enter the

new input assignment.

the Navigation Button

E, a series of sym-

Some digital video input sources, such as a cable

box or HDTV set-top may change between analog

and digital outputs, depending on which channel

is in use. The AVR 635’s Auto Polling feature

allows you to avoid losing the audio feed when

bols and numbers will appear, followed by a

reverse list of the alphabet in lower-case letters.

Press the button either way until the first letter of

the desired name appears. If you wish to enter a

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composite video output when a receiver that is

capable of displaying a component signal is not

available.

and Component inputs for the source to be rout-

ed to the component outputs. To select a specific

When all desired changes have been made on

⁄ ¤

this menu, press the

Navigation Button

‹ ›

so that the © cursor is next to the

BACKTOMAINMENUline and press

the Set Button

output, press the

Navigation Button

until your desired choice appears in highlighted

video.

In most cases you will want to have the conver-

sion circuitry engaged, but in some installations it

may be preferable to turn it off. If you prefer the

way a video signal looks in its original form, you

may turn the video conversion circuitry off by first

making certain that the IN/OUTSETUP

menu (Figure 2) is on the screen, and then press-

⁄ ¤

Surround Setup

When all needed adjustments have been made,

The next step for that input is to set the surround

mode you wish to use with that input. Since sur-

round modes are a matter of personal taste, feel

free to select any mode you wish – you may

change it later. The Surround Mode chart on page

33 may help you select the mode best suited to

the input source selected. For example you may

select Dolby Pro Logic II or Logic 7 for most ana-

log inputs and Dolby Digital for inputs connected

to digital sources. In 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 listen-

ing mode for standard stereo sources, where it is

unlikely that surround encoded material will be

used. Alternatively, the 5 Channel Stereo or Logic 7

Music mode may also be a good choice for

stereo-only source material.

press the Navigation Button

until the

➔ cursor is next to BACKTOMASTER

MENUto continue with the system configura-

tion.

ing the

Navigation Button

until the

Audio Setup

This menu allows you to configure the tone con-

trols and to turn the upsampling on or off. If you

do not wish to change any of those settings at

this time, proceed to the next menu screen.

However, to make configuration changes to those

parameters, make certain that the MASTER

MENUis on the screen with the © cursor point-

ing to the AUDIOSETUPline, and press the

‹ ›

then press the

Navigation Button

that OFFis shown in highlighted video. This set-

ting is made individually for each input, so be cer-

tain to make any desired change for each input

source where you wish to turn the conversion cir-

cuitry off.

Should you wish to return the conversion circuitry

to the On position at any time, simply use the

‹ ›

Set Button

F. The AUDIOSETUPmenu

(Figure 3) will appear.

steps shown above, but press the

Navigation Button

so that ONis shown in

AUDIO

SETUP

highlighted video.

It is easiest to complete the surround setup using

the full-OSD on-screen menus. From the

⁄ ¤

→

TONE

BASS

:IN

OUT

The final input setting is also individual to each

input, and it allows you to set the priority for the

video conversion circuitry. In most cases, where

only one type of video connection is made

between a source device and the AVR you will not

need to change this setting, and if all other

parameters have been adjusted to meet your sys-

tem requirements, you may proceed to the next

⁄ ¤

TREBLE

MASTERmenu (Figure 1), press the

but-

ADC

SAMPLING :48k

96k

tons

SURROUNDSELECTmenu. Press the

Set Button so that the SURROUND

SELECTmenu (Figure 4) is on the screen.

until the ➝ cursor is next to the

BACK

TO MASTER MENU

SURROUND

SELECT

Figure 3

DOLBY

DTS

SURROUND

The first line controls whether or not the bass/tre-

ble tone controls are in the signal path. The nor-

mal default is for them to be in-line, but if you

wish to remove them from the circuit for “flat”

response, first make certain that the © cursor is

pointing to the TONE line on the menu and press

‹ ›

configuration steps by pressing the

Navigation Button

pointing to BACKTOMASTERMENUand

then pressing the Set Button

LOGIC

until the © cursor is

DSP

(SURR)

STEREO

BACK

MASTER

In some cases when you wish to set a specific

input for the video conversion circuits, a change

to the setting here is required. In the Automatic

mode, the AVR will scan all video inputs and route

the first signal it encounters to the component

output. However, in advanced systems, or when

more than one video input is connected to the

same source, you may want to bypass the auto-

matic selection and manually choose which signal

is converted.

the

Navigation Button

so that OUT

is highlighted in reverse video.

Figure 4

If you wish to leave the tone controls in the signal

path, the amount off boost or cut for bass and

⁄ ¤

Each of the option lines on this menu (Figure 4)

selects the surround mode category, and within

each of those categories there will be a choice of

the specific mode options. The choice of modes

will vary according to the speaker configuration in

your system.

treble may be adjusted by pressing the

Navigation Button

next to the line for the setting you wish to adjust.

Next, press the

until the desired setting is shown.

so that the © cursor is

‹ ›

Navigation Button

When the SURRBACKline of the

For example, in some cases both component and

standard composite video outputs from a set-top

box may be connected to the AVR so that the

component signal is fed to a digital video display

and the composite signal to a recorder. In this

case you would not want the composite signal

converted, but rather have the component signal

passed through to the main output with the com-

posite.

This menu also includes a setting to turn the unit’s

upsampling feature on or off. In normal use, this

feature is turned off, which means that digital

sources are processed at their native sample rate.

For example, a 48kHz digital source will be

processed at 48kHz. However, the AVR allows you

to upsample the incoming 48kHz signals to 96kHz

for added resolution.

SPEAKERSETUPmenu (Figure 9) is set to

NONEthe AVR will be configured for 5.1-chan-

nel operation, and only the modes appropriate to

a five-speaker system will appear.

When the SURRBACKline of the

SPEAKERSETUPmenu (Figure 9) is set to

SMALLor LARGEthe AVR will be configured

for 6.1/7.1-channel operation, and additional

modes such as Dolby Digital EX and 7 STEREO or

Logic 7 7.1 will appear, as they are only available

when seven main speakers are present. In

addition, the modes DTS ES (Discrete) and

DTS+NEO:6 (DTS ES Matrix) available in the AVR

will not appear unless a digital source is playing

the correct bitstream.

⁄ ¤

To take advantage of this feature, press the

Navigation Button

next to the UPSAMPLINGline and press the

‹ ›

so that the © cursor is

To make this type of system configuration first

make certain that the IN/OUTSETUPmenu

⁄ ¤

Navigation Button

so that ONis

(Figure 2) is on the screen, Next, press the

highlighted in reverse video. Note that this feature

is only available for the Dolby Pro Logic II-Music,

Dolby Pro Logic II Movie, Dolby Pro Logic and

Dolby 3 Stereo modes.

Navigation Button

until the ➔ cursor is

pointing to V-CONVPORT. When the default

of AUTOis shown the unit will first look at the

CVBS (composite video) input, then to the S-video

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Note: When a Dolby Digital or DTS source is

selected and playing, the AVR will select the appro-

priate surround mode automatically, no matter

which surround mode was selected for that input

as default. Then no other surround modes will be

available, except all Pro Logic II modes with Dolby

Digital 2 channel (2.0) recordings.

• Dimension: This setting alters the perceived

depth of the surround field by creating a shal-

lower presentation that appears to move

sounds toward the front of the room, or a deep-

er presentation that appears to move the center

of the sound field toward the back of the room.

The setting of “O” is a neutral default, with the

range of adjustment shown as “R-3” for a

deeper, rear-oriented sound to “F-3” for a shal-

lower, front-oriented sound.

MAX: When MAX is in the highlighted video,

a more severe compression algorithm will be

applied.

When you want to use the Night mode feature,

we recommend that you select the MID setting as

a starting point and change to the MAX setting

later, if desired.

To select the mode that will be used as the initial

Note that the Night mode may be adjusted direct-

ly any time that Dolby Digital surround mode is

⁄ ¤

default for an input, first press the

buttons

until the on-screen cursor is next to the

desired mode’s master category name. Next, press

selected by pressing the Night button

B. When

• Panorama: Switch this setting on or off to add

an enveloping wrap-around presentation that

increases the perception of sound along the

sides of the room.

the button is pressed, the words D-RANGEfol-

lowed by the current setting (MID, MAX, OFF)

will appear in the lower third of the video screen

the Set Button

to view the sub-menu. Press

‹ ›

the

Buttons

to scroll through the avail-

able choices, and then press the

Button

and in the Main Information Display

˜.

so that the cursor is next to BACK TO MASTER

MENU to continue the setup process.

⁄ ¤

Press the

buttons

within five seconds

⁄ ¤

while the DOLBY SUR-

To change these parameters, press the

Navigation Buttons

to select the desired setting, then press Set

to confirm the setting.

ROUND menu is on the screen until the © cursor

is pointing to the line on the menu with the

parameter you wish to change. Then, press the

‹ ›

On the Dolbymenu (Figure 5), the selection

choices include Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II

and IIx Music, Dolby Pro Logic II and IIx Cinema,

Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Virtual Speaker Reference

and Wide, and Dolby 3 Stereo. A complete expla-

nation of these modes is found on Page 33.

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

“Large” as described on page 27. When a disc is

playing that contains a special “flag” signal in the

digital audio data stream, the EX mode will be

selected automatically. It may also be selected

using this menu or through the front panel or

remote controls. A complete explanation of these

modes is found on page 33.

On the DTSmenu, the selection choices made

‹ ›

with the

Buttons

on the remote are

/ Navigation Buttons

to alter the set-

determined by a combination of the type of DTS

program material in use and whether the 5.1 or

6.1/7.1 speaker output configuration is in use.

ting to your taste.

Note that when the Dolby Digital mode is selected

there are additional settings available for the

Night mode that are associated with the surround

mode only, not with the input. That´s why these

settings must be made only once, not with each

input in use.

When the 5.1 configuration is in use the AVR will

automatically select the 5.1 version of DTS

processing when a DTS data stream is received.

When the 6.1/7.1 mode is selected, the DTS-ES

Discrete mode will automatically be activated

when a DTS source with the ES Discrete “flag” is

in use and the DTS-ES Matrix mode will be acti-

vated when an ES-Matrix encoded audio track is

received. In both cases the appropriate surround

mode will be indicated in the Lower Display

DOLBY

SURROUND

DOLBY DIGITAL

WIDTH:

→ MODE:

CENTER

---

MAX

DIMENSION

PANORAMA

NIGHT:OFF

When the © cursor is pointing to the MODE

Line

in the front panel display and on the

‹ ›

line, press the / Navigation Buttons

MID

screen. When a non-ES DTS disc is in use, when

the 6.1/7.1 mode is chosen the unit automatically

will select the DTS + NEO:6 mode to create a full

eight-speaker surround mode. See page 33 for a

complete explanation of the DTS modes.

select the desired Dolby surround mode, again

BACK

SURR

SELECT

remembering that the choice of available modes

will vary with the type of program material being

played and the number of speakers in your system

configuratioin.

Figure 6

Night Mode Settings

On the Logic 7 menu, the selection choices

The Night mode is a feature of Dolby Digital that

uses special processing to preserve the dynamic

range and full intelligibility of a movie sound track

while reducing the peak level. This prevents abrupt-

ly loud transitions from disturbing others, without

reducing the sonic impact of a digital source. Note

that the Night mode is only available when the

Dolby Digital surround mode is selected.

DOLBY

SURROUND

‹ ›

made with the

Buttons

on the remote

are determined by whether the 5.1 or 6.1/7.1

speaker output configuration is in use. In either

case, the selection of a Logic 7 mode enables

Harman Kardon’s exclusive Logic 7 processing to

create fully enveloping, multichannel surround from

either two-channel Stereo or Matrix-encoded pro-

gramming such as VHS cassettes, laserdiscs or tele-

vision broadcasts produced with Dolby surround.

→ MODE:

DOLBY

PLII

MUSIC

CENTER

WIDTH:

DIMENSION:

PANORAMA:

OFF

NIGHT:

-----

BACK TO

SURR

SELECT

To adjust the Night mode setting from the menu

Figure 5

press the OSD Button

MASTERmenu appears. Then press the but-

ton to access the AUDIOSETUPand

press Set to select the SURROUND

SETUPmenu. Press Set to select the

DOLBYmenu (see fig. 5).

so that the

In the 5.1 configuration you may select the Logic

7/5.1 Music, Cinema or Enhanced modes. They

work best with two-channel music, surround-

encoded programs or standard two-channel pro-

gramming of any type, respectively. When the

6.1/7.1 mode is selected, the Logic 7/7.1 Music or

Cinema modes are available, but the output will be

in a full eight-channel sound field. Note that the

Logic 7 modes are not available when either Dolby

Digital or DTS Digital soundtracks are in use.

When Dolby Pro Logic II Music or Dolby Pro Logic

IIx Music is selected as the listening mode, three

special settings are available to tailor the sound

field to your listening room environment and your

individual taste and preferences. (When other

Dolby Surround modes are selected, dotted lines

will indicate that these settings are not active.)

To adjust the Night mode setting, make certain

that the › cursor is on the NIGHTline of the

‹ ›

DOLBYmenu. Next, press

Buttons

• Center Width: This setting adjusts the balance of

the vocal information in the front soundstage

between the center and front left/right speakers.

The lower settings spread the center channel

sound more broadly into the left and right chan-

nels. A higher number (up to “7”) produces a

tighter center channel presentatioin.

to choose between the following settings.

OFF: When OFF is highlighted, the Night mode

will not function.

On the DSP (SURR) menu, the selection

‹ ›

choices made with the

Buttons

on the

remote select one of the DSP surround modes

that are designed for use with two-channel stereo

programs to create a variety of sound field pre-

MID: When MID is in the highlighted video,

a mild compression will be applied.

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sentations. The choices available are Hall 1, Hall 2, or what the dimensions of your listening room

Automatic when the menu appears on the

screen.

or Theater. The Hall and Theater modes are

designed for multichannel installations. See pages

33 and 34 for a complete explanation of the DSP

surround modes. Note that the Hall and Theater

modes are not available when a Dolby Digital or

DTS soundtrack is played.

are.

We recommend that you take advantage of the

precision of EzSet/EQ to calibrate your system, but

if desired you may also make any of the configu-

ration settings manually, or trim the settings pro-

vided by EzSet/EQ by following the instructions on

pages 26–31.

• If you wish to enter the speaker crossover fre-

quencies yourself, but want to have the

EzSet/EQ system test for and calibrate all the

other functions listed above, press the

Navigation Button

to point the cursor at

On the STEREO menu, the selection choices

BACKTOMASTERMENUand then press

‹ ›

made with the

Buttons

on the remote

the Set Button

press the Navigation Button

. At the Master Menu,

again so

Before starting the EzSet/EQ process, make certain

that you have connected all speakers for your sys-

tem and that you have both the EzSet/EQ micro-

phone and the extender rod handy. If you have a

standard camera tripod, attach the extender rod

to the tripod, and then screw the microphone to

the top of the rod. Place the tripod at your pri-

mary listening position, at least one meter from

the nearest speaker and adjust it so that micro-

phone is at least one meter above ear level. If you

do not have a tripod, simply screw the extender

rod into the bottom of the EzSet/EQ microphone.

may either turn the surround processing off for a

traditional two-channel stereo presentation, or

select 5Stereoor 7Stereodepending

on whether the 5.1 or 6.1/7.1 output is in use.

The latter modes feed the stereophonic input sig-

nal to both front speakers, to the rear speakers

and to both surround back speakers (if in use),

while the monophonic signal parts are spread

over all speakers, also the Center. See page 30 for

a complete explanation of the 5 Stereo and 7

Stereo modes.

that the cursor is pointing to MANUAL

SETUPand then press the Set Button

Once the MANUALSETUPmenu (Fig. 8)

appears, follow the instructions on page 28 to

enter your desired settings for the Crossover

Frequencies, and then return to the

EZSET/EQMODEmenu. Press the

Navigation Button

sor is pointing to MANUALand then press the

Set Button . When the interim message

again so that the cur-

To listen to an analog stereo source without any

bass management, so that the left and right front

speakers receive a full-range signal, straight

through from the input gain section to the volume

‹ ›

screen appears to remind you to set the

crossovers, make sure that the cursor is pointing

to CONTINUEand press the Set Button

Next, plug the microphone into the EzSet/EQ

Microphone Jack

located behind the Front

Panel Control Door. The microphone cable is

approximately 6 meters long, which should

accommodate most listening room situations. If

required, you may use an optional extension

cable, available at most electronics stores, for use

in larger rooms. However, we recommend that you

make every effort to avoid using extension cords

for the microphone cable as they may adversely

affect the test results.

again since you have already set the

control, press the

Navigation Button

crossovers.

so that SURROUNDOFFappears in the high-

lighted video. To listen to two-channel analog

sources while taking advantage of the AVR’s bass-

‹ ›

Step 3. The FARFIELDMEASUREscreen

(Figure 7a) will appear with instructions to place

the microphone, if you have not already done so.

This screen is also the place to set the master vol-

ume level. As noted on the screen, use the

management system, press the

Navigation

Button

so that SURROUNDOFF+DSP

appears in the highlighted video.

Volume Control

ıd

to adjust the volume

After the selections are made in the Dolby, DTS,

Logic 7, DSP (Surround) or Stereo menus, press

⁄ ¤

level to –28dB, as shown on the line that appears

at the bottom of the menu when the volume is

You are now ready to start the EzSet/EQ process

by following these steps:

the

buttons

so that the cursor moves

adjusted. Press the Set Button

when the

to the BACK TO SURRSELECTline and

volume is set to the proper level.

Step 1. Navigate to the EZSET/EQMODE

menu (Fig. 7) by first pressing the OSD Button

presss the Set Button

* FAR FIELD MEASURE *

Place microphone 3ft/1m

above ear level at

on the remote. Press the Navigation

Using EzSet/EQ

Button

until the ➔ cursor is pointing to

The AVR 635 uses Harman Kardon’s EzSet/EQ

technology to automatically configure your system

to deliver the best possible performance based on

your specific speaker selection, where the speak-

ers are placed in the room and the acoustic influ-

ences in your listening room. By using a series of

test signals and the processing power of the Texas

Instruments DA 610 digital signal processor,

EzSet/EQ eliminates the need for manual adjust-

ment of speaker “size”, crossover, delay and out-

put level settings while it adds the power of a

multi-band parametric equalizer to smooth out

the frequency settings for optimal sound repro-

duction.

listening position, at

least 3 ft/1m away from

the closest speaker.

Set volume to -28dB

EZSET/EQin the MASTERMENU. Press

the Set Button

to bring the menu to the

screen.

→

CONTINUE

BACK TO EZSET/EQ MODE

BACK TO MASTER MENU

VOLUME: -28dB

EZSET/EQ

MODE

→

AUTOMATIC

MANUAL

Figure 7a

BACK

MASTER

Step 4. The final menu screen before the

EzSet/EQ process starts is a warning screen

(Figure 7b) that serves as a reminder to keep the

room as quiet as possible while the system is in

use. Extraneous noise of any kind may adversely

affect the accuracy of the system’s results. Do not

talk while the test tones are circulating, and if

possible, turn off any ventilation systems if the

noise form the air flow is loud enough for you to

hear. Should an outside noise such as a phone

ringing occur during the test process, we recom-

mend that you rerun EzSet/EQ. This screen is also

your reminder that the test tones used by

Figure 7

Step 2. Select one of the two options shown

based on the way you wish to have the system

settings entered:

In addition to making system setup quick and

easy, EzSet/EQ is more precise than manual set-

tings. With EzSet/EQ you are able to calibrate your

system in a fraction of the time it would take to

enter the settings manually, and with results that

rival those achieved with expensive test equip-

ment and time consuming procedures. The end

result is a system calibration profile that enables

your new receiver to deliver the best possible

sound no matter what type of speakers you have

• In most cases, you will want to use the

Automatic 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 the Set Button

EzSet/EQ are somewhat loud. Anyone with sensi-

tive hearing should leave the room or use hearing

protection before moving to the next step. If you

, as the cursor is already pointing to

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do not wish to start the test process at this time,

the right or left side of your listening room.) For

that reason, we strongly recommend that you try

to listen as the tone circulates, matching the

name shown for each channel to the location of

the speaker. If a tone is heard from a speaker

position that does not match the on-screen mes-

sage, make a note of the incorrect speaker con-

nections. When the test process stops you will see

a message indicating the they Far Field measure-

ments are complete, but since there is a connec-

* FAR FIELD EQ ERROR *

Detected speaker config

⁄ ¤

press the

Navigation Button

: YES

SBR: YES

SBL: YES

SL : YES

SUB: YES

return to either the EzSet/EQ menu or the Master

Menu, and press the Set Button . To begin

CEN : YES

: YES

: NO

the EzSet/EQ Near Field measurements, press the

Verify spkr connections

Verify mic position

‹ ›

Navigation Button

so that ONis

Reduce background noise

highlighted in reverse video, and press the Set

Button

→

BACK TO MASTER MENU

NOTE: Once the EzSet/EQ process starts, the vol-

ume control and Standby/Off switches are tem-

porarily disabled while the tests are in progress.

Do not adjust the volume or turn the unit off until

you see the on-screen message change to indi-

cate that EzSet/EQ is finished.

Figure 7d

tion error press the Navigation Button

Step 7b. In some cases, the system may not

function properly due to overly high output levels.

When this occurs, you will see the message

shown in Figure 7e. If you see this message verify

that that the microphone is in the correct posi-

tion, and not too close to any one speaker. Then

so that the on-screen cursor in Fig. 7 is pointing

to RETURNTOMASTERMENUand press

the Set Button

F. At this point, exit all menus

and turn the receiver off. Check all speaker wire

connections and then rerun EzSet/EQ.

WARNING !!

Step 6. When the Far Field tests are complete a

message screen will appear to confirm if the pro- MASTERMENU. From there, return to the

cedure was successful or not. In most cases there

will not be any problems and you will see the

message shown in Figure 7c on your screen. If the the system volume level by 3dB before trying

press the Set Button

to go back to the

During measurement

Please maintain silence

While several loud sound

bursts are heard.

EzSet/EQ system and when you are once again at

the FARFIELDMEASUREscreen, reduce

→

START : OFF ON

BACK TO EZSET/EQ MENU

BACK TO MASTER MENU

speaker positions shown match the actual speak-

EzSet/EQ again.

er layout in your system, press the Set Button

* EZSET/EQ ERROR *

to complete EzSet/EQ by performing the

Near Field Measurements. Continue the EzSet/EQ

process by pressing the Set Button to take

Figure 7b

An overload detected.

Please verify mic

position.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Anyone with hearing that is

sensitive to loud noises should leave the room at

this point, or use ear protection sufficient to

reduce the noise level at their ears. Inexpensive

foam-style ear plugs, available at most drug

stores, may be used to reduce the sound level to

a tolerable level for anyone who has a problem

with loud noise. If you are uncomfortable with, or

cannot tolerate loud sounds and do not use some

sort of ear protection we strongly recommend

that you leave the room and ask someone else to

be present while the EzSet/EQ process takes

place, or that you do not use EzSet/EQ and enter

the configuration settings manually, as described

on pages 26 through 31.

Reduce the volume by

3 dB and repeat the

procedure.

the Near Field measurements from the front left,

center and right speakers. By taking this separate

set of measurements, the AVR 635 is able to com-

plete its view of the room’s sonic signature and

apply equalization as needed to correct spikes

and dips in the system’s response. Continue these

instructions with Step 8.

→

BACK TO MASTER MENU

Figure 7e

Step 8. When the Far Field measurements are

completed, the system will ask you to take three

Near Field measurements, one at each front

speaker position. These measurements enable

EzSet/EQ to produce the most accurate settings

for both high and low frequency equalization. The

Near Field measurements are similar to the Far

Field tests, except that the system will “listen” to

only one speaker at a time, rather than sending

the test signals to all speakers in rotation. At the

NEARFIELDEQSELECTmenu (Figure

7f), you will see an instruction to place the micro-

phone in a different position than the one used

for the initial Far Field measurements. This time,

place the microphone close to the speaker to be

measured, at a distance of about 1 meter. In addi-

tion, the top of the microphone should be pointed

towards the speaker, rather than pointing up as

was done for the Far Field tests. For the first

measurement, place the microphone so that it is

close to, and pointing towards, the front left

speaker, and with the on-screen ➔ cursor point-

ing to 1.FLSPEAKER, and press the Set

* FAR FIELD COMPLETE *

Detected speaker config

: YES

SBR: YES

SBL: YES

SL : YES

SUB: YES

CEN : YES

: YES

→

DO NEAR FIELD

BACK TO MASTER MENU

Step 5. At this point you will begin to hear a

series of test tones circulate among all the speak-

ers in your system. While this is happening, the

AVR 635 is reading the signal to determine which

speaker positions are active, what type of speaker

is present at each active position, what the dis-

tance is from the listening position to each speak-

er, and to begin to build a profile of the impact of

the room’s acoustics on the quality of audio

reproduction. When the test is completed you will

hear the tones stop, and the system will pause

fors long as a minute while the processor makes

its calculations. Do not be alarmed if the “WARN-

ING” message remains on the screen after tones

stop until a results message is displayed as shown

in Step 6 or 7, below.

Figure 7c

Step 7a. If the measurements are not successful

due to a missing or malfunctioning speaker, the

FARFIELDEQERRORmessage will

appear as shown in Figure 7d. EzSet/EQ is pro-

grammed to look for speaker pairs at the front

left/front right, surround left/surround right and

surround back left/surround back right positions.

If the test results indicate that one, but not both

of the speakers in any of these pairs is present,

the menu will show NOnext to the speaker posi-

tion where the tests did not report back that a

speaker is present. Should this message appear,

make note of the suspect speaker location, exit all Button

menus and turn the receiver off. Check all speaker

wire connections and then rerun EzSet/EQ.

NOTE: While these tests detect whether a speak-

er is connected to a particular output, they cannot

determine whether the speaker is in the correct

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

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After checking these two items, as needed, make

certain that the cursor is pointing to the BACK

TONEARFIELDline and press the Set

* NEAR FIELD EQ SELECT *

* MANUAL SETUP *

Please select

→ 1. FL Speaker

2. C Speaker

→

EZSET EQ : OFF ON

EZSET ADJUST

SPEAKER SIZE

Button

F. This will return you to the NEAR

3. FR Speaker

SPEAKER XOVER

DELAY ADJUST

FIELDEQSELECTmenu (Figure 7f) where

you should repeat Steps 8 through 11, adjusting

the mike placement and volume level as needed

until the NEARFIELDCOMPLETEmenu

(Figure 7g) appears after the test tone stops.

BACK TO MASTER MENU

CHANNEL ADJUST

BACK TO MASTER MENU

Figure 7f

Figure 8

* NEAR FIELD ERROR *

Step 9. You will now see a Warning message

similar to the one shown in Figure 7 except that it

will contain an option to return to the NEAR

FIELDEQSELECTmenu (Figure 7f) 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 properly

pointed toward the speaker selected for calibra-

›

If you have already run the EzSet/EQ calibration

system, the first line of the menu enables you to

hear the difference between the settings estab-

lished by EzSet/EQ. The default setting is ON,

which plays the incoming source with the

EzSet/EQ settings. To hear the system in a Bypass

mode, with none of the equalization filters in the

‹ ›

Near Field Eq was not

successful.

Please check mic

Placement and volume

Setting

→

BACK TO NEAR FIELD

BACK TO MASTER MENU

circuit path, press the

Navigation Button

tion, press the Navigation Button

Figure 7h

so that OFFis highlighted. Note that once

that ONis highlighted and press the Set Button

changed, this setting will remain until you change

it again in this menu. While you may want to use

this menu option to hear the difference that

EzSet/EQ makes, we recommend that you leave

the setting on to take advantage of the benefits

of EzSet/EQ’s advanced room correction technolo-

gy.

When both the Far Field and Near Field measure-

ments have been successfully completed your sys-

tem is ready for use. Thanks to EzSet/EQ, the set-

tings for speaker “size”, speaker crossover, chan-

nel output and individual channel delay time have

been automatically set and require no further

adjustment. In addition, EzSet/EQ also performs a

complete room equalization that tailors the sys-

tem’s performance for the best possible sound

with your combination of speakers, speaker place-

ment and room acoustics. The next few pages in

this manual detail the procedure for manually

entering system data, but unless you want to

Step 10. One short test signal will be sent to the

speaker position being calibrated and after a

slight pause fro the system to calculate the test

results, you will see either a “Near Field

Complete” message or a “Near Field Error” mes-

sage. In most cases, the “Complete” message will

appear, in which case you should proceed to Step

11, if an “Error” message appears, go to Step 12.

The EZSETADJUSTline on the menu

enables you to set the system’s Tilt, or high-fre-

quency boost. To make this adjustment, first make

sure that EZSETEQline is set to ON, as this

item is not available when EzSet EQ is not in the

signal path. When the cursor is on the EZSET

Step 11. If the test results were successful, the

message shown in Figure 7g will appear. In order

to properly calibrate the system, you will need to

run the Near Field tests for all three front channel

speakers (left, center and right). After running the

test for the front left speaker, make certain that

the cursor is pointing towards BACKTO

view the setting information and make an adjust- ADJUSTline, press the Set Button

, and

‹ ›

ment, you are now ready to enjoy the finest in

home theater and music reproduction. Go to

page 35 for complete information on operating

your AVR 635.

then press the

Navigation Button

enter the desired setting. When you have com-

›

pleted your adjustment, press the Navigation

Button

BACKTOMANUALSETUPline and press

the Set Button

to move the cursor down to the

NEARFIELDand press the Set Button

. When you are taken back to the Near Field

Manual Setup

Select menu (Figure 7f) where you should repeat

Steps 8 through 11 until all three front speakers

have been calibrated. When that is done the

EzSet/EQ process is complete and you should

In most cases it is simpler, easier and more accu-

rate to let EzSet/EQ take care of entering the sys-

tem parameters for speaker “size”, speaker

crossover, channel output and individual channel

delay time. However, if you feel that your listening

room or system components are best suited to

manual entry of these settings, the AVR 635 also

allows you to enter or trim any of these tradition-

al system parameters. Even if you do make the

settings manually, we recommend that you run

the EzSet/EQ tests first so that a baseline setting

is established, and then make your adjustments

from there. Note that once EzSet/EQ has been run

you do not need to adjust all system settings, only

those that you want to adjust.

Note on Manual Setup Menus: Each of the

four major manual setup menus (Speaker Size,

Speaker Crossover, Delay Adjust and Channel

Adjust) includes a line that reads EZSET

SETTINGS. When the default setting of

OFFis shown you are able to make any required

adjustments that are available on that menu.

However, you may change the setting to ONat

any time to recall the settings established when

EzSet/EQ was last run. It is also important to note

that when the EzSet/EQ settings are in use, the

AVR will not allow any changes to be made. To

press the Navigation Button

to return

to the Master Menu.

* NEAR FIELD COMPLETE *

EZSET/EQ has success-

Fully performed

Near Field Eq for

the selected speaker.

→

BACK TO NEAR FIELD

BACK TO MASTER MENU

‹ ›

trim the settings press the

Navigation

Button until the cursor is on the EZSET

SETTINGSline on the menu in use and press

Figure 7g

‹ ›

the

Navigation Button

to change the

To view or change the current settings, press the

Step 12. If a “Near Field Error” message

setting to OFF. This will allow you to make

changes to the settings on that menu.

OSD Button

on the remote to bring up the

appears, as shown in Figure 7h, you should check

to make certain that the microphone is about one

meter from the speaker being tested and that the

top of the microphone unit is pointing towards

the speaker. You may also have to raise or lower

the master volume to achieve accurate readings.

MASTERMENU(Figure 1). Next, press the

Navigation Button as needed until the

cursor is on the MANUALSETUPline. Press

the Set Button to view the MANUAL

SETUPmenu (Figure 8).

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Speaker Setup

On the SPEAKERSIZEmenu (Figure 9),

you will see either the factory default settings or,

if EzSet/EQ has been run, the settings recorded

by the test results. In the case for the main

speaker channels, each speaker position (front

left/right, center, surround left/right and surround

back left/right) you have the option of telling the

system if the speakers used are “small” or

“large”. These descriptions do not describe the

actual physical size of the speakers, but rather

refer to the type of speaker. For each of these

settings, select LARGEwhen the speakers in a

particular position are traditional full-range loud-

speakers. Use the SMALLsetting for smaller,

frequency-limited “satellite” speakers that do not

reproduce sounds below 60Hz. In all cases

except the front left/right speakers you may also

select NONE. This tells the system that no

speakers are present at the particular position,

allowing the AVR to select the correct surround

modes that are compatible with the number of

speakers installed. For example, in order to use

the Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS-ES

Logic 7/7-channel and 7 Stereo modes, you must

have either Large or Small speakers entered as

the setting for the Surround Back channels.

Important Note: When a speaker set with a sub-

woofer and two front satellites connected to the

Sub´s speaker outputs is used, the Sub´s inputs

must be connected to the Front speaker out-

Although using EzSet/EQ to enter the settings for

speaker “size” and crossover point, you may

wish to make changes to those settings, or to

manually enter a complete speaker profile for

your system. In addition, for systems where you

with to have separate speaker configuration set-

tings for each input, rather than use the same

settings for all inputs, you may also configure

that option in these menus. Two separate menus

are used to enter this information, and you may

change the data on either or both, as needed.

puts

and LARGEmust be selected for the

front speakers (and NONEfor the subwoofer, see

below).

3. When you have completed your selection for the

front channel, press the Button

on the

remote to move the cursor to CENTER.

‹ ›

4. Press the

Buttons

on the remote to

select the option that best describes your center

speaker, based on the speaker definitions shown

below.

The SPEAKERSIZEmenu tells the AVR

about the bass reproduction capabilities of your

speakers. This, in turn, determines which speakers

receive bass information that is derived from

audio tracks or specifically intended for reproduc-

tion by low-frequency-capable speakers by the

use of a low-frequency effects (“LFE”) channel in

digital program sources. In addition, by telling

the AVR whether speakers are available for the

Surround Back channels, the information on this

menu is used to determine which surround

modes may be used (e.g., modes such as Dolby

Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, or DTS-ES, requir-

ing SBL/SBR speakers, are only available when a

speaker is present in those channels).

When SMALLis selected, low-frequency center

channel sounds will be sent to the Fronts, if they

are set to LARGEand Sub is turned off (see

below). When Sub is on, low frequency center

channel sounds will be sent to the subwoofer

only.

When LARGEis selected, a full-range output

will be sent to the center speaker output, and NO

center channel signal will be sent to the sub-

woofer output (except when the Pro Logic II

Music mode is in use).

NOTE: If you choose Logic 7 as the surround

mode for the particular input source for which

you are configuring your speakers, the AVR will

not make the LARGE option available for the

center speaker. This is due to the requirements of

Logic 7 processing, and does not indicate a prob-

lem with your receiver.

If you are in doubt as to which setting best

describes your speakers consult the specifications

in the speakers’ owner’s manual, visit the speak-

er manufacturer’s web site or ask the dealer or

installer from whom you purchased the speakers.

The SPEAKERX-OVERmenu is used to

further tailor the bass management system by

determining the frequencies at which bass infor-

mation is sent to a specific speaker position. This

menu also contains settings to route LFE infor-

mation and to set the subwoofer high-pass filter

order.

Begin your changes to the speaker setup process

by making certain that the cursor is pointing at

the LEFT/RIGHTline, which sets the con-

figuration for the front left and right speakers. If

you wish to make a change to the front speakers’

‹ ›

When NONEis selected, no signals will be sent

to the center-channel output. The receiver will

operate in a “phantom” center channel mode.

Center-channel information will be sent to the

left and right front channel outputs and the cen-

ter channel bass will be sent to the subwoofer

output when SUBL/R+LFEis selected in

the SUBWOOFERline in this menu (see

below). This mode is needed if no Center speaker

is used. Note that when the Logic 7 Cinema or

Enhanced surround modes are selected a Center

speaker must be used, the Logic 7 Music mode

works well without a Center too.

To configure the speakers in your system for use

with the AVR 635, or to check the settings

entered by EzSet/EQ, check the settings on the

various sub-menu groups on the MANUAL

SETUPmenu, starting with the SPEAKER

SIZEmenu (Figure 9) and then check the

other menus’ settings. To do this, go to the

Manual Setup Menu (Figure 8) by first pressing

configuration, press the

Navigation

Button

so that either LARGEor

SMALLappears, matching the appropriate

description from the definitions shown above.

IMPORTANT NOTE: If a change is made to this,

‹ ›

or any speaker position, when you press the

Navigation Button

message will appear reminding you that

the OSD Button

to recall the Master Menu

E, an on-screen warning

‹ ›

(Figure 1). Next, press the

Button

ALSETUPline on the menu in use and press

Navigation

5. When you have completed your selection for

until the cursor is on the MANU-

EzSet/EQ must be run. This is necessary to inte-

grate the changed parameter with the EzSet/EQ

test results. Make all desired setting changes on

the SPEAKERSETUPand SPEAKER

X-OVERmenus once, and then run EzSet/EQ

after all manual adjustments are completed.

the center channel, press the Button

the remote to move the cursor to

SURROUND.

the Set Button

. When the MANUAL

‹ ›

SETUPMenu is shown, press the

Navigation Button

is on the SPEAKERSIZEline and press the

Set Button

‹ ›

again until the cursor

6. Press the

Buttons

on the remote to

select the option that best describes the surround

speakers in your system based on the speaker

definitions shown on page 27.

When SMALLis selected, low-frequency front

channel sounds will be sent only to the subwoofer

output. If you choose this option and there is no

subwoofer connected, you will not hear any low-

frequency sounds with front channel signals.

* SPEAKER SIZE *

LEFT/RIGHT: SMALL

When SMALLis selected, with all digital sur-

round modes low-frequency surround channel

sounds will be sent to the Fronts when Sub is

turned off or to the subwoofer output when Sub

is on. With any analog surround mode the rear

bass feed depends on the mode selected and the

setting of the Sub and front speakers.

→

CENTER

: SMALL

SURROUND

SURR BACK : NONE

MAIN

SUB MODE

SUB SIZE

: SUB

: 10in/250mm

When LARGEis selected, a full-range output

will be sent to the front left and front right out-

puts. Depending on the choice made in the

SUBWOOFERline in this menu (see below),

the front left and right bass information may also

be directed to the subwoofer.

EZSET SETTINGS: OFF ON

BACK TO MANUAL SETUP

When LARGEis selected, a full-range output

will be sent to the surround channel outputs (with

all analog and digital surround modes), and,

Figure 9

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except with Hall and Theater modes, NO surround

channel bass will be sent to the subwoofer output.

• If a subwoofer is connected to the AVR, you

have the option to have the front left/right

internal low-frequency driver, as opposed to the

mid-range driver. The settings on the SPKRX-

“main” speakers reproduce bass frequencies at OVERmenu also allow you to set the high pass

When NONEis selected, surround-sound infor-

mation will be split between the front left and

front right outputs. For optimal performance

when no surround speakers are in use, the Dolby

3 Stereo mode should be used.

all times, and have the subwoofer operate only

when the AVR is being used with a digital

filter that determines which frequencies go to the

subwoofer when the AVR 635 is playing back the

source that contains a dedicated Low Frequency low frequency effects (LFE) channel from a digital

Effects, or LFE soundtrack. This allows you to

use both your main and subwoofer speakers to

take advantage of the special bass created for

certain movies. To select that option press the

‹ ›

soundtrack.

Before making any changes to the settings for the

crossover point we suggest that you find the

crossover point for the speakers in each of the four

groupings, front left/right, center, surround and sur-

round back by looking at the specifications page of

the speaker’s owner’s manual, by getting that

information from the manufacturer’s Web site, or

by contacting your dealer or the manufacturer’s

customer service department. You will need this

figure to accurately configure the next group of

settings.

When you are using surround back speakers with

your system, press the Button

on the

remote to move the cursor to SURRBACK.

This line serves two functions in that it not only

configures the setting for the surround back

channels when they are present, it also tells the

AVR’s processing system to configure the unit for

either 5.1 or 6.1/7.1 operation.

Buttons

on the remote so that SUB

(LFE)appears in the on-screen menu.

• If a subwoofer is connected and you wish to

use it for bass reproduction in conjunction with

the main front left/right speakers, regardless of

the type of program source or Surround mode

‹ ›

Press the

Buttons on the remote to select the

you are listening to, press the

Buttons

option that best describes the speakers in use at

the left and right back surround positions based

on the definitions on this page:

on the remote so that SUBL/R+LFE

appears in the on-screen menu. When this

option is selected, a full-range signal will be

sent to the front left/right “main” speakers. The

subwoofer will receive the front left and right

bass frequencies under the crossover frequency

selected in another setting on this menu, as

described below, and also the LFE soundtrack.

The factory default setting for all speaker positions is

100Hz. If that setting is acceptable for all channels,

then no adjustments are needed and you may skip

this section.

When NONEis selected, the system will adjust

so that only 5.1-channel surround processing/

decoding modes are available and the surround

back amplifier channels will not be used. When

this is the case for your system you may wish to

take advantage of the availability of this amplifier

channel pair for use in powering a second set of

speakers that have their source selected by the

AVR’s multiroom control system. See page 38 for

more information.

To make changes to the speaker crossovers or

LFE high-pass filter setting, go to the SPKRX-

OVERsubmenu within the MANUAL

After making any required changes to the Sub-

SETUPmenu (Fig. 8). To do this, first press the

⁄ ¤

woofer Mode line, press the

Button

Navigation

OSD Button

MENU(Figure 1) appears. Next, press the

Navigation Button until the cursor is on

the MANUALSETUPline on the menu in use

and press the Set Button . When the

so that the MASTER

to move the cursor to the SUB

‹ ›

SIZEline. The setting on this line enters the

data of the size of your subwoofer’s driver so that

the proper gain, filters and equalization settings

will be used with EzSet/EQ.

When SMALLis selected the system will adjust

so that the full complement of 6.1/7.1 surround

processing/decoding modes are available, and

low-frequency information below the crossover

point (identical with the one for the surround

speakers) will be sent to the subwoofer output

when the subwoofer is set to ON, or to the Front

LEFT/RIGHT when subwoofer is set to OFF.

MANUALSETUPmenu is shown, press the

To change the setting, make certain that the cur-

sor is on the SUBSIZEline and press the

⁄ ¤

‹ ›

Navigation Button

again until the

cursor is on the SPEAKERX-OVERline and

press the Set Button to view the SPKR

Navigation Button

E, so that the set-

ting appears that matches the diameter of your

subwoofer’s driver. If you do not remember what

the size is, you can either measure the driver’s

diameter or consult the owner’s manual for the

speaker.

X-OVERmenu (Figure 10).

When LARGEis selected the system will adjust

so that the full complement of 6.1/7.1 surround

processing/decoding modes are available, and a

full-range signal will be sent to the surround back

channels, with no low-frequency information sent

to the subwoofer output.

* SPEAKER X-OVER *

→ LEFT/RIGHT: 100 Hz

CENTER

: 100 Hz

SURROUND

: 100 Hz

SURR BACK : 100 Hz

LFE LP FLT: 120 Hz

EZSET SETTINGS: OFF ON

When you have completed the settings for speak-

⁄ ¤

er “size”, press the

Navigation Button

to move the cursor to the BACKTO

BACK TO MANUAL SETUP

7. When you have completed your selection for

MANUALSETUPline to continue your

adjustments. It is also important to remember to

re-run the EzSet/EQ system if any changes have

been made to the settings on this menu, follow-

ing the instructions shown on page 26 for using

the Manual mode.

the surround channels, press the Button

on the remote to move the cursor to SUB

MODE.

Figure 10

To change the setting for any of the four speaker

groups Left/Right, Center, Surrounds or Surround

⁄ ¤

‹ ›

8. Press the

Buttons

on the remote to

select the option that best describes your system.

Back, press the

Buttons

until the cur-

The choices available for the subwoofer position

will depend on the settings for the other speak-

ers, particularly the front left/right positions.

Speaker Crossover Setting

sor is next to the line where you wish to make a

change and then press the

When all initial speaker “size” settings have been

made, you now have the option to take advantage

of the AVR’s Quadruple Crossover system, which

allows individual crossover settings to be made for

each speaker grouping set to "Small". The low-fre-

quency crossover point is set by the design of your

speakers.

Note: if the Speaker is set to Large in Speaker

Size menu the crossover is automatically set to

40Hz when EzSet/EQ runs. It is defined as the

frequency which is the lowest possible frequency

the speaker is capable of reproducing, or the

frequency at which sound is sent to the speaker’s

‹ ›

Buttons

until the desired setting appears. The available

choices at which point low-frequency information

will be sent to the subwoofer (or to the Front

Left/Right speakers in case subwoofer is set to

OFF), rather than to the speaker channel, are

40Hz, 60Hz, 80Hz, 100Hz, 120Hz, 150Hz and

200Hz. Pick the choice that is identical to the

information for the speakers, or if an exact match

is not possible, pick the closest choice that is

ABOVE the speaker’s lowfrequency limit to avoid

the creation of a low-frequency “hole” where

your system will have no bass information.

If the front left/right speakers are set to

SMALL, the subwoofer will automatically be set

to SUB, which is the “on” position.

If the front left/right speakers are set to

LARGE, three options are available:

• If no subwoofer is connected to the AVR, press

‹ ›

the

Buttons

on the remote so that

NONEappears in the on-screen menu. When

this option is selected, all bass information will

be routed to the front left/right “main” speakers.

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When any needed adjustments are made to the

crossovers, one additional adjustment is available

to custom tailor the way information is sent to the

subwoofer. The LFE LP FLTline adjusts the

frequency cutoff of the low pass filter that deter-

mines the frequency at which information is sent

to the subwoofer when playing a digital sound-

track that has a dedicated low frequency effects

channel. In most cases the default frequency of

120Hz is appropriate, since that is the frequency

most commonly used in the creation of LFE chan-

nels during a movie’s sound mixing process.

However, you may wish to change the setting

based on your individual preference or the charac-

teristics and capabilities of your subwoofer.

Delay Settings

When the Set button

and the system is ready for a change to the front

speaker setting, the on-screen display and Main

Information Display

LARGEor FRONTSMALLdepending on

the current setting. Press the

on the front panel or the

the remote until the desired setting is shown,

using the instructions for “large” or “small”

has been pressed

Due the different distances between the listening

position for the front channel speakers and the

surround speakers, the amount of time it takes for

sound to reach your ears from the front or sur-

round speakers is different. You may compensate

for this difference through the use of the delay

settings to adjust the timing for the specific

speaker placement and acoustic conditions in your

listening room or home theater.

will read FRONT

‹ ›

⁄ ¤

buttons 7$

buttons

shown earlier, then press the Set button

@F.

To re-synchronize the front, center and surround

channels at first measure and note the distance

from the listening/viewing position to the front,

center, surround and surround back (if any) speak-

ers in meters.

If another speaker position needs to be changed,

‹ ›

press the

or the

⁄ ¤

buttons 7$on the front panel

buttons

on the remote to select

a different speaker position, press the Set button

‹ ›

buttons

and then the

buttons 7$on the

on the

remote until the correct speaker setting is shown

⁄ ¤

front panel or the

To change this setting when the SPEAKER

X-OVERmenu is on the screen, press the

⁄ ¤

If you have already calibrated your system using

EzSet/EQ the delay settings shown will reflect the

results of the measurements made by EzSet/EQ.

No further changes are needed unless you wish to

change an item to reflect your taste or a nonstan-

dard system configuration. To change the settings,

follow the instructions below to enter the distance

between the speaker’s location and your main lis-

tening position. The measurements need not be

accurate to the inch, as the system is designed to

accommodate typical listening rather than a spe-

cific “sweet spot” position.

and press the Set button

firm the selection.

again to con-

Navigation Button

until the cursor

is on the LFE LP FLTline and then press

To assist in making these settings, the icons in the

Speaker/Channel Input Indicators will

‹ ›

the

Navigation Button

until the

desired setting is shown in highlighted video.

change as the speaker type is selected at each

position. When only the inner icon box is lit, the

speaker is set for “small.” When the inner box and

the two outer boxes with circles inside them are

lit, the speaker is set for “large." When no indica-

tor appears at a speaker location, that position is

set for “none” or “no” speaker.

When all changes to Speaker Crossover settings

⁄ ¤

have been made, press the

Button

TOMANUALSETUPmenu and then press-

ing the Set Button so that you may make

Navigation

until the cursor is on the BACK

any other adjustments to the system parameters.

It is also important to remember to rerun the

EzSet/EQ system if any changes have been made

to the settings on this menu, following the

instructions shown on page 26 for using the

Manual mode.

In addition to adjusting the delay time for each

individual speaker position, the AVR is among the

few A/V receivers that allows you to adjust the

delay for the combined output of all speakers as a

group. This feature is called A/V Sync Delay; it

allows you to compensate for delays to the video

image that may be caused by the processing in

products such as digital video displays, video

scalers, digital cable or satellite systems, or per-

sonal video recorders. With proper adjustment of

the setting for A/V Sync Delay, you can eliminate

the loss of lip sync that may be caused by digital

video applications.

Note: These icons are available only when

making setup changes without the use of the full

OSD mode.

As an example, in the Figure below, all speakers

are set for “large,” and a subwoofer is set.

The Speaker Configuration may also be changed

at any time without using the full-OSD on-screen

menu system by pressing the Speaker Selector

on the front panel or

on the remote con-

trol. Once the button is pressed, FRONT

SPEAKERwill appear in both the lower third

of the video display and the Main Information

Display

˜.

The Delay setting for all speakers configured for

your system will be available only (with 5.1 or

with 6.1/7.1 configuration) when any Dolby sur-

round mode is selected (except Dolby-3-Stereo).

In addition they are selectable with these modes

only, with all other modes the delay times are

fixed. Note that the Delay settings are "Global"

for all inputs, using those Dolby modes, and need

not to be repeated with any input.

‹ ›

Within five seconds, either press the

⁄ ¤

buttons

7$on the front panel or the

buttons

on the remote to select a different speaker

position, or press the Set Button

to begin

the adjustment process for the front left and right

speakers.

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⁄ ¤

To start with the delay settings at first select any

input associated with such a Dolby mode. Next,

continue within the MANUALSETUPmenu

(Figure 8). If the system is not already at that

To adjust the A/V Sync delay, press the

Output Level Adjustment

Navigation Button so that the © cursor is Output level adjustment is a key part of the con-

pointing to the A/VSYNCDELAYline on

Navigation

Button to delay the sound sufficiently so

figuration of any surround-sound product. It is

particularly important for a digital receiver such

as the AVR, as correct outputs ensure that you

hear sound tracks with the proper directionality

and intensity.

‹ ›

the menu and then press the

point, press the OSD button

to bring up the

three

master menu. Press the Button

that it matches the on-screen video.

›

times or until the on-screen cursor is pointing

Note that the A/V Sync delay setting is unique to

each video input source, so you may enter a dif-

ferent set-ting to compensate for the differences

between any product attached to the Video 1, 2,

3 or 4 inputs.

at the DELAYADJUSTline. Press the Set

In most cases, you will not need to make any

adjustments to the output level, as the settings

made by running EzSet/EQ are as accurate as

those made manually. However, you are able to

use the CHANNELADJUSTmenu to trim

the settings to suit your personal preferences or

to configure the system so that the output set-

tings are different from one input source to

another. The ability to make individual output

level adjustments on a per-input basis is useful

for listeners who may prefer different settings for

the subwoofer or an individual channel group

such as the front speakers when playing musical

selections via the CD input as opposed to the

movie soundtracks more frequently used with the

DVD input. This menu also allows you to adjust

the output levels using external sources such as a

test disc or other program material that you use

as a standard, rather than the system’s test tone.

Button

to call up the menu.

* DELAY ADJUST *

→

FL :12.0 ft

CEN:12.0 ft

FR :12.0 ft

SR :10.0 ft

SBR:10.0 ft

SBL:10.0 ft

SL :10.0 ft

SUB:12.0 ft

When the delay settings are complete, press the

Button

once so that the cursor is next to

UNIT: FEET METER

A/V SYNC DELAY

EZSET SETTINGS

the BACKTOMANUALSETUPmenu line

and press the Set Button pto return to the

MANUALSETUPmenu.

: 0Ms

: OFF ON

BACK TO MANUAL SETUP

Note that the delay settings may also be adjusted

at any time when the Dolby Digital or Dolby Pro

Logic II modes are in use by pressing the Delay

⁄ ¤

Figure 11

›

button on the remote

. Then press the

Next move the cursor to the UNITline and

buttons on the remote to select the Center

or Rear channels for adjustment, followed by a

F. Next, press the

on the remote until the

desired figure appears in the Main Information

Display and press the Set button p

select the unit for distances you prefer to enter,

›

feet or meter. Then move the cursor to the FL

press of the Set button

line where the first adjustment is made. Now

⁄ ¤

‹ ›

buttons

press the

Buttons

until the distance

from the front left speaker to the preferred listen-

ing position is entered. Next press the Button

twice to confirm the setting and return to the

normal display.

once to move to the next line.

NOTE: 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 ambience, a special 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 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.

›

Now the cursor will be at the CENline so that

the delay for the center speaker may be set. Press

‹ ›

the

Buttons

until the distance from the

main listening position to the center speaker is

entered. Repeat the procedure for all active

speaker positions by pressing the Button

to change

‹ ›

again and use the

the setting.

Buttons

When the delay time for all speaker positions has

been set you may return to the master menu by

⁄ ¤

pressing the

Navigation Button

until

the © cursor is pointing to BACKTO

MANUALSETUPand then pressing the Set

Button . However, if you have a digital video

Before beginning the output level adjustment

process, make certain that all speaker connec-

tions have been properly made. The system

volume should be turned down at first.

source or a digital video display that causes lack of

lip sync you may use the A/V Sync adjust feature to

delay the audio signal as it is sent to all channels

(as opposed to the individual settings) so that the

picture and sound are brought back together. We

recommend that this adjustment be made using

the direct access controls on the remote, as shown

below. That enables you to see the image while

making the adjustment; however, you may also

adjust it here using the menu system.

Manual output level adjustment is most easily

done through the CHANNELADJUSTmenu

(Figure 12). If you are already at the MANUAL

SETUPmenu, press the Button

until

›

the on-screen cursor is next to the CHAN-

NELADJUSTline. If you are not at the main

menu, press the OSD Button vto bring up the

MASTERMENU(Figure 1), and then press

the Button

screen cursor is next to the MANUAL

four times so that the on-

›

SETUPline. Press the Set Button

the CHANNELADJUSTline and press the

Set Button to bring the CHANNEL

ADJUSTmenu (Figure 12) to the screen.

F, select

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After checking for speaker placement, let the test

noise circulate again, and listen to see which

channels sound louder than the others. Using the

‹ ›

source’s music starts to play. To exit this menu,

* CHANNEL ADJUST *

⁄ ¤

press the

buttons

until the on-screen

→

FL :

CEN:

FR :

SR :

0 dB

SBR:

SBL:

SL :

SUB:

0 dB

›

cursor is next to the BACKTOMANUAL

front left speaker as a reference, press the

SETUPline, and then press the Set Button

TEST TONE

: AUTO OFF MAN

Buttons

on the remote to bring all speakers

to return to the MANUALSETUP.

LEVEL RESET: OFF

‹ ›

to the same volume level. When one of the

LEVEL TRIM: GLOBAL

The output levels may also be adjusted at any

time using the remote control and semi-OSD sys-

tem. To adjust the output levels in this fashion,

EZSET SETTINGS: OFF ON

BACK TO MANUAL SETUP

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 after five

press the Test Button

8. As soon as the

Figure 12

button is pressed, the test tone will begin to

circulate as indicated earlier. The correct channel

from which the test noise should be heard will be

shown in the lower third of the video screen and

›

seconds. The on-screen cursor and the test

When the CHANNELADJUSTmenu first

noise can also be moved directly to the speaker

⁄ ¤

appears, the test tone is off. Use the

Navigation Button

⁄ ¤

to be adjusted by pressing the

on the remote.

buttons

to select any channel

for adjustment using an external source, such as

a test disc, from which to judge the output levels.

After the ➔ cursor is pointing to the channel to

in the Main Information Display

˜. While

Continue to adjust the individual channels until

the volume level sounds the same from each

speaker. Note that adjustments should be made

‹ ›

the test noise is circulating, the proper channel

position will also be indicated in the

‹ ›

be adjusted, press the / Navigation Button

Speaker/Channel Input Indicators

by a

to raise or lower the output level. However,

with the

Buttons

on the remote only,

blinking letter within the correct channel. Turn up

before proceeding with any manual adjustment

we recommend that you first use the AVR’s inter-

nal test tone generator and automatic sequencer

to send a tone to each channel so that you may

verify that all speaker connections have been

properly made.

NOT the main volume controls.

the Volume

until you can hear the test

noise clearly.

If you are using a sound-pressure level (SPL)

meter for precise level adjustment with the test

⁄ ¤

To adjust the output level, press the

but-

tone, open the main Volume Control

to -

tons until the desired level is shown in the

15dB and set the individual output level for each

channel so that the meter reads 75dB, C-

Weighted Slow. After all settings are made turn

the main volume down.

display or on screen. Once the buttons are

released, the test noise will begin to circulate

again in five seconds.

To turn the test tone on and have it automatically

circulate among the channels where a speaker

has previously been configured (see page 27),

⁄ ¤

When all channels have the same output level,

press the

Navigation Button

until

You may also make these same adjustments with

complete manual control over the channel being

⁄ ¤

turn the Volume

down to about -40dB, oth-

the ➔ cursor is pointing to the TESTTONE

erwise the listening level may be too high as

soon as the source’s music starts to play.

‹ ›

line on the menu. Next, press the

Navigation Button

adjusted by pressing the

Navigation

until AUTOis shown.

Button

until the ➔ cursor is pointing to the

Afterwards press the Test Tone Selector

button again to turn the test tone off and

complete the process.

This will cause the test tone to circulate, starting

at the Front Left speaker. It will circulate clock-

wise around the room, playing for two seconds in

each speaker before switching to the next speak-

er position. The ➔ cursor will blink next to the

active speaker to indicate which speaker the

sound should be coming from.

TESTTONEline on the menu and then using

‹ ›

the / Navigation Button

to select MAN

in the highlighted video. In the MANmode, the

test tone will also start immediately, but the tone

will only be moved to another channel by pressing

⁄ ¤

IMPORTANT NOTE: The Output level adjust-

ment made will be effective for all inputs, but

only for the actual surround mode selected. To be

effective for any other mode select that mode

(with any input) and repeat the level adjustment

described above. This will also allow you to com-

pensate level differences between speakers, that

may be different with each surround mode, or to

increase or decrease the level of certain speakers

intentionally, depending on the surround mode

selected.

the

Navigation Button

E. When the

manual sequencing mode is active, the tone is

⁄ ¤

turned off by pressing the

Navigation

IMPORTANT NOTE: Because this test noise will

have a much lower level than normal music, the

volume must be lowered after the adjustment for

all channels is made, but BEFORE you return to

the main menu and the test tone turns off.

Button

until the ➔ cursor is pointing to the

‹ ›

TESTTONEline and the / Navigation

Button

is then pressed to select OFFin the

highlighted video.

The final option for tone adjustment using the

menu system is to not use the internal test tone

⁄ ¤

NOTE: Remember 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

at all. To do this, simply use the

Note: Output level adjustment is not available

for the Surround Off mode, as no surround speak-

ers are used (so level differences between the

speakers in the room cannot occur). But to com-

pensate level differences between stereo and

other surround modes (independently from the

input selected) the outputs can be adjusted with

the Level Trim Adjustment procedure, see page

40, also for the Surround Off (Stereo) modes.

Navigation Button

⁄ ¤

to change the channel

Navigation Button

to change the output level. When making

and then use the

Main Information Display

˜. If the sound

comes from a speaker location that does NOT

match the position indicated in the display, turn

the AVR off using the Main Power Switch

and check the speaker wiring or connections to

external power amplifiers to make certain that

each speaker is connected to the correct output

terminal.

channel output adjustments without the internal

test tone we strongly recommend that you use a

test disc in the “repeat” mode on your DVD or

CD player so that the signal being used is con-

stant throughout the adjustment process.

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 40.

When all channels have an equal volume level,

the adjustment is complete. Now turn the

Volume

down to about -40dB, otherwise

the listening level may be too high as soon as the

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In addition to the controls for selecting channels

and the test tone operation, the settings on this

menu also allow you to reset the level settings to

either the factory default of 0dB or to re-establish

the settings that were entered by running

EzSet/EQ.

When all changes to the Channel Output levels

and the associated level trim settings have been

⁄ ¤

made press the

Navigation Button

until the cursor is on the BACKTOMANUAL

SETUPmenu and then pressing the Set

Button

so that you may make any other

adjustments to the system parameters. If the

changes just made complete the manual adjust-

⁄ ¤

so that the cursor is

To reset all channel levels to 0dB press

Navigation Button

ments needed, press the OSD Button

pointing to the LEVELRESETline and then

exit the menu system and resume normal system

operation.

⁄ ¤

press the

Navigation Button

once

so ONappears in highlighted video.

Additional Input Adjustments

To return to the settings established by EzSet/EQ,

even if you have made manual changes to the

output trims using the steps shown above, press

⁄ ¤

After one input has been adjusted for Surround

mode, digital input (if any), speaker type, and

output levels, go back to the IN/OUT

SETUPline on the MASTERMENU(Figure

1) and enter the settings for each input that you

will use. In most cases, only the digital input and

surround mode will be different from one input to

the next, while the speaker type, crossover fre-

quency, Night mode and output level settings will

usually be the same and may be quickly entered

by entering the same data used for the original

input.

Navigation Button

so that the cur-

sor is pointing to the EZSETSETTINGS

⁄ ¤

line and then press the

Button

Navigation

once so ON appears in highlighted

video. Remember that after turning the EzSet/EQ

settings back on you must turn return to this

menu line and change the setting to OFF if you

wish to make any manual trim adjustments.

The final setting in this menu enables you to have

the output levels remain the same for all inputs

or to be adjusted differently for each (or any)

input. While most listeners prefer to keep the

same output levels for all sources, you may wish

to raise or lower some channels, particularly the

subwoofer output for a specific source such as a

CD that is primarily used for music playback.

Once the settings outlined on the previous pages

have been made, the AVR is ready for operation.

While there are some additional settings to be

made, these are best done after you have had an

opportunity to listen to a variety of sources and

different kinds of program material. These

advanced settings are described on pages 41 to

42 of this manual. In addition, any of the settings

made in the initial configuration of the unit may

be changed at any time. As you add new or dif-

ferent sources or speakers, or if you wish to

change a setting to better reflect your listening

taste, simply follow the instructions for changing

the settings for that parameter as shown in this

section.

To enter individual settings for a specific channel,

first make sure that you have either run EzSet/EQ

and/or made any desired manual trim adjust-

ments to set a baseline for all channels. After that

is done, press the OSD Button

to exit the

menu system and then select the input for which

you wish to enter different level settings by using

either the Input Source Selectors

on the

front panel or the buttons on the remote that are

used to select an input source

467ç∂. Next, return to the

CHANNELOUTPUTsubmenu using the

steps outlined above.

Note that any settings changed at any time, also

when the discrete buttons are used only, will be

stored in memory in the AVR, also if it´s turned off

completely, unless it will be reset (see page 56).

Having completed the setup and configuration

process for your AVR, you are about to experience

the finest in music and home-theater listening.

Enjoy!

At the CHANNELOUTPUTmenu press

⁄ ¤

Navigation Button

until the cursor

is pointing to the LEVELTRIMline and then

⁄ ¤

press the

Navigation Button

once

so that INDEPENDENTappears in high-

lighted video. When this setting is active you may

change the channel output levels for any input

without changing the settings previously estab-

lished for another.

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Surround Mode Chart

MODE

FEATURES

DELAY TIME RANGE

DOLBY DIGITAL

Available only with digital input sources encoded with Dolby Digital data. It provides

up to five separate main audio channels and a special dedicated Low Frequency Effects

channel.

Center: 0 - 30ft / 9m

Initial Setting: 12ft / 3.6m

Surround: 0 - 30ft / 9m

Initial Setting: 10ft / 3m

DOLBY DIGITAL EX

Available when the receiver is configured for 6.1/7.1 channel operation, Dolby Digital EX is the

latest version of Dolby Digital. When used with movies or other programs that have special

encoding, Dolby Digital EX reproduces specially encoded soundtracks so that a full 6.1/7.1

soundfield is available. When the receiver is set for 6.1/7.1 operation and a Dolby Digital signal is

present, the EX mode is automatically selected. Even if specific EX encoding is not available to

provide the additional channel, the special algorithms will derive a 6.1/7.1 output.

Center: 0 - 30ft / 9m

Initial Setting: 12ft / 3.6m

Surround: 0 - 30ft / 9m

Initial Setting: 10ft / 3m

Surround Back: 0 - 30ft / 9m

Initial Setting: 10ft / 3m

DTS 5.1

When the speaker configuration is set for 5.1-channel operation, the DTS 5.1 mode is

available when DVD, audio-only music or laserdiscs encoded with DTS data are played.

DTS 5.1 provides up to five separate main audio channels and a special dedicated

low-frequency channel.

Delay time not adjustable

DTS-ES 6.1 Matrix

When the speaker configuration is set for 6.1/7.1 operation, playback of a DTS-encoded program

Delay time not adjustable

DTS-ES 6.1 Discrete source will automatically trigger the selection of one of the two DTS-ES modes. Newer discs with

special DTS-ES discrete encoding will be decoded to provide six discrete, full-bandwidth channels

plus a separate low-frequency channel. All other DTS discs will be decoded using the DTS-ES Matrix

mode, which creates a 6.1-channel sound field from the original 5.1-channel soundtrack.

DOLBY PRO LOGIC II Dolby Pro Logic II is the latest version of Dolby Laboratory’s benchmark surround technology

Center: 0 - 30ft / 9m

MOVIE

MUSIC

PRO LOGIC

that decodes full-range, discrete left, center right, right surround and left surround channels

from matrix surround encoded programs and conventional stereo sources when

an analog input or a digital input with PCM or Dolby Digital 2.0 recordings is in use. The

Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode is optimized for movie soundtracks that are recorded with matrix

surround, by creating separate center, rear left and rear right signals. while the Pro Logic II Music

mode should be used with musical selections that are recorded with matrix surround or even with

normal stereo mode, creating separate rear left and rear right signals

Initial Setting: 12ft / 3.6m

Surround: 0 - 30ft / 9m

Initial Setting: 10ft / 3m

in any case. The Pro Logic mode creates compelling five-channel surround sound from

conventional stereo recordings.

DOLBY PRO LOGIC IIx Dolby Pro Logic IIx is the latest extension of Dolby Pro Logic II technology that creates a discrete

Center: 0 - 30ft / 9m

MUSIC

MOVIE

6.1 and 7.1 sound field from matrix surround or two-channel stereo sources in systems

configured for surround back speakers. Both Movie and Music versions of Pro Logic IIx are

available. These modes may also be applied to a six-channel source connected to the

Initial Setting: 12ft / 3.6m

Surround: 0 - 30ft / 9m

Initial Setting: 10ft / 3m

8-Channel Direct Inputs

so that the sound field is enhanced by adding back surround

channels.

Logic 7 Cinema

Logic 7 Music

Logic 7 Enhance

Exclusive to Harman Kardon for AV receivers, Logic 7 is an advanced mode that extracts the

maximum surround information from either surround-encoded programs or conventional stereo

material. Depending on the number of speakers in use and the selection made in the SURROUND

SELECTmenu, the “5.1” versions of Logic 7 modes are available when the 5.1 option is chosen,

while the “7.1” versions of Logic 7 produce a full sound field presentation, including back surround

speakers when the “6.1/7.1” option is chosen. The Logic 7 C (or Cinema) mode should be used

with any source that contains Dolby Surround or similar matrix encoding. Logic 7 C delivers

increased center-channel intelligibility, and more accurate placement of sounds with fades and pans

that are much smoother and more realistic than with former decoding techniques. The Logic 7 M or

Music mode should be used with analog or PCM stereo sources. Logic 7 M enhances the listening

experience by presenting a wider front soundstage and greater rear ambience. Both Logic 7 modes

also direct low-frequency information to the subwoofer (if installed and configured) to deliver

maximum bass impact. The Logic 7 E (or Enhance) mode is an extension of the Logic 7 modes that is

primarily used with musical programs and is available with the 5.1 surround mode option selected

only. Logic 7 E adds additional bass enhancement that circulates low frequencies in the 40Hz to 120Hz

range to the front and surround speakers to deliver a less localized soundstage that appears broader

and wider than when the subwoofer is the sole source of bass energy.

Delay time not adjustable

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Surround Mode Chart

MODE

FEATURES

DELAY TIME RANGE

DTS Neo:6 Cinema

DTS Neo:6 Music

These two modes are available when any analog source is playing to create a six-channel

surround presentation from conventional Matrix-encoded and traditional Stereo sources. Select

the Cinema version of Neo:6 when a program with any type of analog Matrix surround encoding

is present. Select the Music version of Neo:6 for optimal processing when a nonencoded,

two-channel stereo program is being played.

Delay time not adjustable

DOLBY 3 STEREO

Uses the information contained in a surround-encoded or two-channel 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 front-right

channels for increased realism. Use this mode when you have a center-channel speaker

but no surround speakers.

No surround channels

THEATER

The THEATER mode creates a sound field that resembles the acoustic feeling of a

standard live performance theater, with stereo and even pure mono sources.

Delay time not adjustable

No surround channels

HALL 1

HALL 2

The two Hall modes create sound fields that resemble a small (HALL1) or

medium sized (HALL 2) concert hall, with stereo and even pure mono sources.

Dolby Virtual Speaker Dolby Virtual Speaker technology uses a next-generation advanced algorithm to reproduce the

Reference

Wide

dynamics and surround sound effects of a precisely placed 5.1-channel speaker system using only

front left and right speakers. In the Reference Mode, the apparent width of the sound across

the front image is defined by the distance between the two speakers. The Wide Mode

provides a wider, more spacious front image when the two speakers areclose together.

5-Channel Stereo

7-Channel Stereo

This mode takes advantage of multiple speakers to place a stereo signal at both the front and

back of a room. Depending on whether the AVR has been configured for either 5.1 or 6.1/7.1

operation, one of these modes, but not both, is available at any time. Ideal for playing music in

situations such as a party, this mode places the same signal at the front-left and surround-left,

and at the front-right and surround-right speakers. The center channel is fed a summed mono

mix of the in-phase material of the left and right channels.

No delay available in

these modes

SURROUND

OFF (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

Dolby Headphone

Dolby Headphone enables ordinary stereo headphones to portray the sound of a five-speaker

surround-playback system. The DH1 mode creates headphone presentation that resembles a small,

well-damped room and is appropriate for use with both movies and music-only recordings.

The DH2 mode creates a more acoustically live room particularly suited to music listening.

The DH3 mode creates a larger room, more like a concert hall or movie theater.

DH1

DH2

DH3

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When the programmed sleep time has elapsed,

the unit will automatically turn off (to Standby

mode). Note that the front panel display will dim

to one half brightness when the Sleep function is

programmed. To cancel the Sleep function, press

able on a TV monitor connected to the AVR. If a

component video source is connected to the DVD

Basic Operation

Once you have completed the setup and configu-

ration of the AVR, it is simple to operate and

enjoy. The following instructions should be fol-

lowed for you to maximize your enjoyment of

your new receiver:

or Video 1 or 2 JLComponent Inputs,

it will be routed to the Component Video

Outputs . Make certain that your TV is set to

and hold the Sleep Button

until the infor-

the proper input to view the appropriate video

signal (composite, S-Video or component video,

see Notes for S-Video on page 16).

mation display returns to normal brightness and

the Sleep indicator numbers disappear and the

words SLEEPOFFappear in the Main

Turning the AVR On or Off

• When using the AVR for the first time, you must

press the Main Power Switch

panel to turn the unit on. This places the unit in a

Standby mode, as indicated by the amber color of

Information Display

˜.

on the front

6-Channel/8-Channel Direct Input

Source Selection

• There are two input choices available for use

with sources such as a DVD-Audio or SACD play-

er that are connected to the 8-Channel Direct

the Power Indicator

Standby, you may begin a listening session by

pressing the System Power Control or the

on the front panel or the

3. Once the unit is in

• To select a source, press any of the Source

Selector buttons on the remote 467

Inputs

9. Select the appropriate input accord-

ç∂

ing to the way your system and source equip-

ment is configured:

Source button

NOTE: After pressing one of the Input Selector

buttons to turn the unit on, press the

AVR Selector to have the remote

AVR Selector

5∫. Note that the Power

∂

Indicator

will turn blue. This will turn the unit

• The 6CHDIRECTinput should be used

when the SBR and SBL inputs are NOT in use and

the input source device has its own internal bass

management system. This input passes the input

from the source directly through to the volume

control without any analog to digital conversion

and it mutes the unused input jacks to prevent

unwanted noise from interfering with system per-

formance.

∫

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 4567∫ç∂or the

control the AVR functions.

• The input source may also be changed by

pressing the front-panel Input Source Selector

Source button

on the front panel.

button

%. Each press of the button will move

the input selection through the list of available

inputs.

NOTE: After pressing one of the Input Selector

buttons to turn the unit on, press the

4∂

AVR Selector to have the remote

∫

• As the input is changed, the AVR will automati-

cally switch to the digital input (if selected), sur-

round mode component video input, A/V Sync

Delay and Night Mode configurations that were

in effect the last time that input was used. If the

LEVELTRIMline on the CHANNEL

ADJUSTmenu (Fig. 12) was set to INDE-

PENDENT, as shown on page 31, the settings

for channel output levels will also change to the

preset values.

control the AVR functions.

• The 8CHDIRECTINPUTshould be

used when an input is connected to all eight

To turn the unit off at the end of a listening ses-

sion, simply press the System Power Control

8-Channel Direct Inputs

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

control without any analog to digital conversion.

on the front panel or the Power Off Button

on the remote. Power will be shut off to

any equipment plugged into the rear panel

Switched AC Outlets and the Power

Indicator will turn orange.

Note that when the 6-Channel or 8-Channel

Input is in use, you may not select a surround

mode, as the external decoder determines the

processing in use. In addition, there is no signal

at the record outputs or bass management when

the 6-Channel or 8-Channel Direct Input is in use

and the tone or balance controls will not

function.

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

• The front-panel Video 4 Inputs

Digital 4 Input or the Coaxial Digital 4

Input may be used to connect a device such

Ô, Optical

Indicator

as a video game or camcorder to your home

entertainment system on a temporary basis.

When they are configured as outputs (see page

39) you can also connect an audio or video

recorder (composite or S-Video) for recording the

source selected.

When you will be away from home for an

extended period of time it is always a good idea

to completely turn the unit off with the front

Controls and Use of Headphones

panel Main Power Switch

• Adjust the volume to a comfortable level using

NOTE: All preset memories may be lost if the

unit is left turned off with the Main Power

the front panel Volume Control

or remote

• As the input source is changed, the new input

name will appear momentarily as an on-screen

display in the lower third of the video display. The

input name will also appear in the Main

Volume Up/Down dîbuttons.

Switch

for more than two weeks.

• To temporarily silence all speaker outputs press

the Mute button K. This will interrupt the

Using the Sleep Timer

• To program the AVR for automatic turn-off,

press the Sleep Button

press of the button will increase the time before

shut down in the following sequence:

output to all speakers and the headphone jack,

but it will not affect any recording or dubbing

that may be in progress. When the system is

muted, the word MUTEwill blink in the Main

Information Display

˜.

on the remote. Each

• When a pure audio input (CD, Tuner, Tape, 6/8

Channel Input) is selected, the last video input

used remains routed to the Video Outputs

PR(except from its own Video 1/ source) and

min

Information Display

button K again to return to normal

operation.

˜. Press the Mute

min

OFF

Video Monitor Output

B. This permits

simultaneous viewing and listening to different

sources.

• During a listening session you may wish to

adjust the Bass Control and Treble Control to

suit your listening tastes or room acoustics. Note

that these controls (and Balance) will not func-

tion when the 6/8 channel direct input is in use.

The sleep time will be displayed in the Lower

Display Line and it will count down until

the time has elapsed.

• When a Video source is selected, its audio

signal will be fed to the speakers and the video

signal for that input will be routed to the appro-

priate Monitor Output Jack

and will be view-

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• To set the output of the AVR so that the output

is “flat,” with the tone and balance controls de-

When no rear speakers are in use, the Dolby 3

Stereo mode should be selected with all surround

recordings.

will show the current mode from that group if it is

already in use, or the first available mode if you

are currently using another mode. To cycle

activated, press the Tone Mode button

ꢀ

once or twice so that the words ToneOut

appear momentarily in the Main Information

through the available modes in that group press

the button again until the desired mode appears

Note that when Dolby Digital 2.0 signals (e.g.

"D.D. 2.0" tracks from DVD), that are encoded

with Dolby Pro Logic information, are received via

any digital input, the Dolby Pro Logic II Movie

mode will be selected automatically (in addition

to the Dolby Digital mode) and will decode a full

range 5.1 channel surround sound even from

those recordings (see also "Dolby Digital" on

page 36).

Display

˜. To return the tone controls to an

in the Lower Display Line

and the on-

active condition, press the Tone Mode

but-

screen display.

ton once or twice so that the words ToneIn

momentarily appear in the Main Information

To select from the DSP modes (Hall 1, Hall 2,

Theater) press the Surround Mode Selector

Display

˜.

repeatedly to scroll through the list of avail-

• When the tone controls are active, the amount

of bass and treble boost/cut may be adjusted by

first pressing the Tone Mode Button on the

able modes.

Note that the Dolby Digital or DTS modes may

only be selected when a digital input is in use. In

addition, when a digital source is present, the AVR

will automatically select and switch to the correct

mode (Dolby Digital or DTS), regardless of the

mode that has been previously selected. For more

information on selecting digital sources, see the fol-

lowing section of this manual.

To create wide, enveloping sound field environ-

ments and defined pans and flyovers with all ana-

log stereo recordings select the Dolby Pro Logic II

Music or Emulation mode or Harman Kardon’s

exclusive Logic 7 Music mode for a dramatic

improvement in comparison to the Dolby Pro

Logic (I) mode of former times.

front panel

or the remote

ꢀ

two or three

times until the desired setting (BASSMODEor

TREBLEMODE) appears in the on-screen dis-

play and the Lower Display Line

on the

. Next, use

⁄ ¤

the

Navigation Button

‹ ›

remote or the

Button on the front panel

7$to change the setting as desired. The unit

will return to normal operation within five sec-

onds after the setting is changed.

NOTE: Once a program has been encoded with

matrix surround information, it retains the surround

information as long as the program is broadcast in

stereo. Thus, movies with surround sound may be

decoded via any of the analog surround modes

such as Pro Logic II Cinema, Logic 7 Cinema or DTS

Neo:6 Cinema, when they are broadcast via con-

ventional TV stations, cable,

pay-TV and satellite transmission. In addition, a

growing number of made-for-television programs,

sports broadcasts, radio dramas and music CDs are

also recorded in surround sound. You may view a

list of these programs at the Dolby Laboratories

Web site at www.dolby.com.

When the 6-Channel/8-Channel direct inputs are

in use there is no surround processing, as these

inputs take the analog output signals from an

optional, external DVD-Audio or SACD player, or

another source device and carry them straight

through to the volume control.

• For private listening, plug the 6.3 mm stereo

phone plug from a pair of stereo headphones into

the front panel Headphone Jack

Note that when the headphone’s plug is connect-

ed, the speakers will automatically mute and a

two-channel stereo signal will be sent to the

To listen to a program in traditional two-channel

stereo, using the front left and front right

speakers only (plus the subwoofer, if installed and

headphones. The Lower Display Line

will

read DOLBYH: BP, indicating that the head-

phone output is in the Bypass mode, and to con-

firm that no processing is being used.

configured), press the Stereo Button

until SURROFFappears in the Main

Information Display ˜.

• When the headphones are in use, you may take

advantage of the Dolby Headphone modes to

bring added spaciousness to headphone listening.

Digital Audio Playback

Even when a program is not listed as carrying

intentional surround information, you may find that

the Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Pro Logic IIx,

DTS NEO:6 Music or Logic 7 Music or Enhanced

modes often deliver enveloping surround presenta-

tions through the use of the natural surround infor-

mation present in all stereo recordings.

Digital audio is a major advancement over older

analog surround processing systems such as

Dolby Pro Logic. It delivers five or six discrete

channels: left front, center, right front, left

surround and right surround and with DTS ES (see

below) even surround back (with identical signals

for left and right). Each channel reproduces full

frequency range (20Hz to 20kHz) and offers

dramatically improved dynamic range and

significant improvements to signal-to-noise ratios.

In addition, digital systems have the capability to

deliver an additional channel that is specifically

devoted to low-frequency information. This is the

“.1” channel referred to when you see these

systems described as “5.1,” “6.1” or “7.1”. The

bass channel is separate from the other channels,

but since it is intentionally bandwidth-limited,

sound designers have given it that unique

designation.

Press the Dolby Mode Select Button

the Surround Mode Group Selector

cycle through the three Dolby Headphone modes

to select the one that you prefer.

Surround Mode Selection

One of the most important features of the

AVR is its ability to reproduce a full multichannel

surround sound field from digital sources, analog

matrix surround encoded programs and standard

stereo or even mono programs.

However, for stereo programs without any surround

information the Theater, Hall and 5/7CH Stereo

modes should be tried (effective particularly with

old ”extreme” stereo recordings) and for mono

programs, we suggest that you try the Theater or

Hall modes.

Selection of a surround mode is based on personal

taste, as well as the type of program source materi-

al being used. For example, CDs, motion pictures or

TV programs bearing the logo of one of the major

surround-encoding processes, such as Dolby

Surround should be played in either the Dolby Pro

Logic II Movie (with movies) or Music (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 sur-

round signal from surround encoded programs,

with a stereophonic left and right rear signal, just

as it was recorded (e.g. sound being recorded

from left rear side will be heard from that side

only, for more details see chart on page 33).

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 Mode Group Selector Button

until the desired major surround mode group

such as Dolby, DTS or Logic 7 is selected. Next,

press the Surround Mode Selector Button

Dolby Digital

Dolby Digital (originally known as AC-3^®) is a

standard part of DVD, and is available on specially

encoded LD discs and satellite broadcasts and it is

a part of the new high-definition television

(HDTV) system.

to choose the specific individual surround mode.

To select a surround mode using the remote con-

trol, press the button for the major surround

mode group that includes the mode you wish to

choose from: Dolby

DTS Neo:6 , Logic 7

DSP Surround . The first press of the button

, DTS Surround

Note that an optional, external RF demodulator is

required to use the AVR to listen to the Dolby

, Stereo

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Digital sound tracks available on laser discs.

Connect the RF output of the LD player to the

demodulator and then connect the digital output

of the demodulator to the Optical or Coaxial

inputs UV*Óof the AVR. No demodulator

is required for use with DVD players or DTS-

encoded laser discs.

In order to listen to DVDs encoded with DTS

sound tracks, the DVD player must be compatible

with the DTS signal as indicated by a DTS logo on

the player’s front panel. Note that early DVD

players may not be able to play DTS- encoded

DVDs. This does not indicate a problem with the

AVR, as some players cannot pass the DTS signal

through to the digital outputs. If you are in doubt

as to the capability of your DVD player to handle

DTS DVDs, consult the player’s owner’s manual.

as the Surround mode to enjoy the benefits of the

HDCD process.

HDCD

HDCD, which stands for High Definition Com-

patible Digital^®, is a sophisticated process that

enables the AVR to deliver outstanding digital-to-

analog decoding of PCM signals from any DVD or

CD player, connected to a digital input on the

AVR even when normal, non-HDCD-compatible

players are used (only a digital output is needed).

In order to provide maximum playback compati-

bility with DVDs, the AVR 635 receiver will always

default first to the playback mode embedded in a

disc’s digital “flag” information. For Dolby Digital

discs, the following playback modes are initially

selected after the AVR locks to the incoming digi-

tal audio data stream to identify the selected:

Please note that some DVD players are shipped

with their output 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.

When a CD with the HDCD recording is played,

the AVR is able to take advantage of the special

recording process that is used in the creation of

HDCD disc. The special circuitry enables audio

with extraordinary fidelity, stunning resolution

and the highest possible overall quality.

• When a 5.1 audio stream is detected, the Dolby

Digital 5.1 format will be selected, regardless

of the number of speakers in your system, in

compliance with Dolby Laboratories licensing

requirements.

PCM Audio Playback

PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) is the non- com-

pressed digital audio system used for compact

discs, Non-Dolby Digital/DTS Laserdiscs and some

special PCM encoded DVDs. The digital circuits in

the AVR are capable of high quality digital-to-ana-

log decoding, and they may be connected directly

to the digital audio output of your CD/DVD or LD

player (LD only for PCM or DTS programs, for

Dolby Digital laser discs an RF adapter is needed,

see ”Dolby Digital” above).

As long as a digital input and the pure Stereo

mode (Surround Off) are selected, the AVR will

automatically sense that it is an HDCD recording.

• When a disc with the Dolby Digital EX format

flag is played, your system will automatically

switch to the EX mode when seven main chan-

nel speakers are available.

It is important to note that the HDCD process is

completely compatible with standard recordings.

Indeed, the high-quality digital-to-analog

circuitry that is part of HDCD and the HDCD

decoder chip, replacing the monolithic digital

filters used in conventional DACs, will enable

enhanced performance also with normal,

non-HDCD encoded program material.

• When a disc with Dolby Digital data, but only

2.0 audio is detected, the default mode is

Dolby Digital with Pro Logic II post-processing

when you have a 5.1 speaker system, or Dolby

Digital with Pro Logic IIx post-processing when

you have a 7.1 speaker system.

Connections may be made to either the Optical

or Coaxial inputs UV on the rear panel or the

MP3 Audio Playback

front panel Digital Inputs *Ó

The AVR is one of the few A/V receivers to pro-

vide on-board decoding for the MP3 audio for-

mat used on specific computer audio files and by

portable MP3 players/recorders. In addition, some

new CD and DVD players are capable of playing

back optical discs that are recorded with MP3,

rather than standard CD audio information. By

offering MP3 decoding, the AVR is able to deliver

more precise conversion of the digital signals to

an analog output, along with the

benefits of listening to MP3 audio through the

AVR’s high current amplifier and the speakers

from your surround system, rather than the small-

er speakers and low powered amplifiers typically

used with computers.

• Depending on the number of 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 avail-

able, based on the incoming data stream’s pos-

sible restrictions and the number of speakers in

your system. For example, when a 5.1 or 2.0

audio stream is in use, you may select alternate

postprocessing such as Logic 7/7-Channel

Movie Mode post-processing to create the rear

surrounds in 7.1 speaker systems.

To listen to a PCM digital source, first select the

input for the desired source (e.g., CD) to feed its

video signal (if any) to the TV monitor and to pro-

vide its analog audio signal for recording. Next

press the Digital Select button

and then

⁄ ¤

use the

buttons

on the remote, or the

Selector buttons7$on the front panel, until

the desired choice appears in the Lower Display

Line

˜, then press the Set button

confirm the choice.

In most cases this will be 48KHZ, though in

the case of specially mastered, high-resolution

audio discs you will see a 96KHZindication.

DTS

DTS is another digital audio system that is capa-

ble of delivering 5.1, 6.1 or 7.1 audio. Although

both DTS and Dolby Digital are digital, they use

different methods of encoding the signals, and

thus they require different decoding circuits to

convert the digital signals back to analog.

The PCM48KHZindication will also appear

when modes or inputs are changed for analog

sources. In those cases the system is telling you

the sampling frequency used internally at the

output of the analog-to-digital converters that

change the incoming signal from a VCR, tape

deck, the tuner, or other ana-log source to digital.

To take advantage of the AVR’s MP3 capabilities,

simply connect the digital (SPDIF) output of a

computer sound card able to feed the MP3 for-

mat to its digital output, or the digital (SPDIF)

output of MP3 compatible CD or DVD players or

of a portable MP3 player with a digital output to

either the rear panel Digital Inputs UV or

DTS-encoded sound tracks are available on select

DVD and LD discs, as well as on special audio-

only DTS CDs. You may use any LD, DVD or CD

player equipped with a digital output to play

DTS-encoded special audio-only CDs with the

AVR, but DTS-LDs can be played on LD players

and DTS-DVDs on DVD players only. All that is

required is to connect the player’s digital output

to either the Optical or Coaxial input on the

During PCM playback the unit automatically will

turn to the default surround mode or to the

LOGIC7mode but you also may select any

surround mode except Dolby Digital or DTS.

When an HDCD encoded disc is being played (see

below) and the CD player is connected to the

AVR via a digital connection, select Surround Off

the front panel Digital Inputs *Ó

NOTES:

• The AVR is only capable of playing signals in

the MP3 (MPEG 1/Layer 3) format. It is not com-

patible with other computer audio codecs.

rear panel UVor front panel *Ó

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• The MP 3 DSP mode found in the new AVR

requires an MP3 SPDIF stream. Presently, only a

few units provide this but in the coming genera-

tions of motherboards and operating system

updates this will follow, since SPDIF is the stan-

dard for audio & video hardware.

Digital Bitstream Indicators

The last number indicates if there is a discrete

Low Frequency Effects (LFE) channel. This is the

“.1” in the common abbreviation of “5.1” sound

and it is a special channel that contains only bass

frequencies.

When a digital source is playing, the AVR senses

the type of bitstream data that is present. Using

this information, the correct surround mode will

automatically be selected. For example, DTS bit-

streams will cause the unit to switch to DTS

decoding, and Dolby Digital bitstreams will enable

Dolby Digital decoding. When the unit senses PCM

data, from CDs and LDs and some music DVDs or

certain tracks on normal DVDs, it will allow the

appropriate surround mode to be selected manu-

ally. Since the range of available surround modes

depends on the type of digital data that is present,

the AVR uses a variety of indicators to let you

know what type of signal is present. This will help

you to understand the choice of modes and the

input channels recorded on the disc.

• A .1 tells you that an LFE channel is present.

This will be displayed for Dolby Digital 5.1 and

DTS 5.1 programs, as available.

• The digital audio input signal may be either

optical or coaxial, but the signal must be in the

MP3 SPDIF format. Direct connection of USB or

serial data outputs is not possible, even though

the signals are in the MP3 format. If you have any

questions about the data output format from your

computer or a sound card, check with the device’s

Owner’s Manual or contact the manufacturer’s

technical support area.

• A 0 indicates that there is no LFE channel infor-

mation available. However, even when there is

no dedicated LFE channel, low frequency sound

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 data contains a

special flag signal that will automatically acti-

vate the appropriate 6.1 or 7.1 mode. This will

be shown as EX-ON or EX-OFF for Dolby Digital

bitstreams and ES-ON or ES-OFF for DTS bit-

streams.

• If your computer or sound card’s digital output

is not capable of direct connection to the AVR or

if the output is not capable of delivering MP3

data stream, you may use an optional, external

transcoder, such as those available from Harman

Kardon to convert the USB output of a computer

to a format compatible with the AVR. Contact

your Harman Kardon dealer for additional details.

When a digital source is playing, the AVR will

display a variety of messages to indicate the type

of bitstream received. These messages will appear

shortly after an input or surround mode is

changed, and will remain in the Main Infor-

When Dolby Digital 3/2/.1 or DTS 3/2/.1 signals

are being played, the AVR will automatically

switch to the proper surround mode, and no other

processing may be selected. When a Dolby Digital

signal with a 3/1/0 or 2/0/0 signal is detected you

may select any of the Dolby surround modes.

mation Display

for about five seconds

Selecting a Digital Source

before the display returns to the normal surround

mode indication.

To utilize either digital mode you must have

properly connected a digital source to the AVR.

Connect the digital outputs from DVD players,

HDTV receivers, satellite systems or CD players to

the Optical or Coaxial inputs on the rear or

front panel UV*Ó. In order to provide a

backup signal and a source for analog stereo

recording, the analog outputs provided on digital

source equipment should also be connected to

their appropriate inputs on the AVR rear panel

(e.g., connect the analog stereo audio output

For Dolby Digital and DTS sources, a three digit

indication will appear, showing the number of

channels present in the data. An example of this

type of display is 3/2/.1.

It is always a good idea to check the readout for

the channel data to make certain that it matches

the audio logo information shown on the back of

a DVD package. In some cases you will see indica-

tion for “2/0/0” even when the disc contains a

full 5.1, or 3/2/.1 signal. When this happens,

check the audio output settings for your DVD

player or the audio menu selections for the specif-

ic disc being played to make certain that the play-

er is sending the correct signal to the AVR.

The first number indicates how many discrete

front channel signals are present.

• A 3 tells you that separate front left, center and

front right signals are available. This will be dis-

played for Dolby Digital 5.1 and DTS 5.1 pro-

grams.

from a DVD to the DVD Audio inputs

on the

rear panel when you connect the source’s digital

outputs).

• 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 that have stereo pro-

gram material.

To select a digital source such as DVD, first select

its input using the remote or front panel Input

Speaker/Channel Indicators

Selector

as outlined in this manual in

In addition to the Bitstream Indicators, the

AVR features a set of unique channel-input indi-

cators that tell you how many channels of digital

information are being received and/or whether

the digital signal is interrupted.

order to feed its video signal (if any) to the TV

monitor and to provide its analog audio signal for

recording. When the digital input associated with

the input selected (e.g. “DVD”) is not selected

automatically (due to the input settings made ear-

lier during the system configuration, see page 21),

select the digital source by pressing the Digital

• A 1 tells you that there is only a mono channel

available in the Dolby Digital bitstream.

The middle number indicates how many discrete

surround channel signals are present.

• A "3" tells you that separate, discrete left sur-

round, center surround and right surround sig-

nals are present. This is available only on discs

with DTS-ES digital audio.

Input Selector button

and then using

⁄ ¤

the

buttons

on the remote or the

Selector buttons 7$on the front panel to

choose any of the OPTICALor COAXIAL

inputs, as they appear in the Upper Display

• A 2 tells you that separate surround left and

right signals are available. This will be displayed

for Dolby Digital 5.1 and DTS 5.1 programs.

Line

or on-screen display.

When the digital source is playing, the AVR will

automatically detect whether it is a multichannel

Dolby Digital or DTS source or a HDCD, MP3 or

conventional PCM signal, which is the standard

output from CD players.

• A 1 tells you that there is only a single, sur-

round encoded surround channel. This will

appear for Dolby Digital bit streams that have

matrix encoding.

These indicators are the L/C/R/LFE/SL/SR/SBL/SBR

letters that are inside the center boxes of the

• A 0 indicates that there is no surround channel

information. This will be displayed for two-chan-

nel stereo programs.

Note that a digital input (e.g. coaxial) remains

associated with any analog input (e.g. DVD) as

soon as it is selected, thus the digital input need

not be re-selected each time the appropriate

input choice (e.g. DVD) is made.

Speaker/Channel Input Indicators

front panel Main Information Display

˜.

in the

When a standard analog stereo or matrix

surround signal is in use, only the “L” and “R”

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indicators will light, as analog signals have only

left and right channels.

Night Mode

only). But the analog two channel signal, even of

a Dolby Digital (not DTS) source, the ”Downmix”

to Stereo or Dolby Surround, can be recorded by

connecting its analog audio outputs to the

appropriate analog inputs (e.g. DVD) of the AVR.

Additionally, the digital signals will be passed

A special feature of Dolby Digital is the Night

mode, which enables Dolby Digital input sources

to be played back with full digital intelligibilty

while reducing the maximum peak level and lift-

ing the low levels by 1/4 to 1/3. This prevents

abruptly loud transitions from disturbing others

without reducing the impact of the digital source.

The Night mode is available only when the Dolby

Digital mode is selected.

Digital signals, however, may have one, two, five,

six or seven separate channels, depending on the

program material, the method of transmission

and the way in which it was encoded. When a

digital signal is 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, not all Dolby Digital DVDs or

audio tracks selected on DVD or other Dolby

Digital programs are encoded for 5.1. Thus, it is

sometimes normal for a DVD with a Dolby Digital

soundtrack to trigger only the “L” and “R”

indicators.

through to the Digital Audio Outputs

Tape Recording

In normal operation, the audio or video source

selected for listening through the AVR 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 out-

The Night mode may be engaged when a Dolby

Digital DVD is playing by pressing the Night

⁄ ¤

Button

on the remote. Next, press the

buttons

to select either the middle range or

full compression versions of the Night mode. To

turn the Night mode off, press the

puts for Tape Outputs

or Video 1 or 2

⁄ ¤

buttons

Outputs PRWa in the record mode.

until the message in the lower third of the

NOTE: Many DVD discs are recorded with both

“5.1” and “2.0” versions of the same sound-

track. When playing a DVD, always be certain to

check the type of material on the disc. Most discs

show this information in the form of a listing or

icon on the back of the disc jacket. When a disc

does offer multiple soundtrack choices, you may

have to make some adjustments to your DVD

player (usually with the “Audio Select” button or

in a menu screen on the disc) to send a full 5.1

feed to the AVR or to select the appropriate

audio 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 audio, while the main feature is available in

5.1 audio. As long as your DVD player is set for

6-channel output, the AVR will automatically

sense changes to the bitstream and channel

count and reflect them in these indicators.

When a digital audio recorder is connected to

video display and the Lower Display Line

reads D-RANGEOFF.

any of the Digital Audio Outputs

A, you are

able to record the digital signal using a CD-R,

MiniDisc or other digital recording system.

Note that all digital signals will be passed

through to both, coaxial and optical, digital

outputs simultanously, no matter which kind of

digital input was selected.

The Night mode may also be selected to always

be on as soon as the Dolby Digital mode is

activated at either level of compression using the

options in the SurroundSelectmenu.

See page 23 for information on using the menus

to set this option.

Front Panel In/Outputs

IMPORTANT NOTES ON DIGITAL PLAYBACK:

• When the digital playback source is stopped, or

in a pause, fast forward or chapter search mode,

the digital audio data will momentarily stop, and

the channel position letters inside the Speaker/

In addition to the rear panel digital outputs, the

AVR offers Harman Kardon’s exclusive config-

urable front panel output jack feature. For easy

connection of portable devices, you may switch

the front panel Digital Coax 4 jack

or the

Channel Indicators

will flash. This is nor-

Video 4 jack from an input to an output by

mal and does not indicate a problem with either

the AVR or the source machine. The AVR will

return to digital playback as soon as the data is

available and when the machine is in a standard

play mode.

following these steps:

1. Press the OSD button

to view the

MASTERMENU(Figure 1).

Important Note: When a digital surround

source (Dolby Digital, DTS) is played, the letters

SBL/SBR for the Surround Back channels will

appear only when a DTS ES DISCRETE 6.1 source

is played. Then this surround mode will be

indicated in the front display and on-screen

display. With all other recordings the icons for the

surround back speakers may light (when those

speakers have been configured) to indicate that a

signal will be fed to them (Matrix decoded with

NEO:6, LOGIC 7 or 7 CH Stereo), but no letters

inside will light as the unit will not receive an

input signal for the surround back channels.

2. Press the Set button Fto enter the

IN/OUTSETUPmenu (Figure 2).

• Although the AVR will decode virtually all DVD

movies, CDs and HDTV sources, it is possible that

some future digital sources may not be compatible

with the AVR.

3. Press the button

so that the on-screen

›

cursor is next to VIDEO4or

COAXIAL4depending on which input you

wish to change to an output. Either input, or

both may be changed at any time.

• Note that not all digitally encoded programs

and not all audio tracks on a DVD contain full

5.1 or 6.1 channel audio. Consult the program

guide that accompanies the DVD or laser disc to

determine which type of audio has been record-

ed on the disc. The AVR will automatically sense

the type of digital surround encoding used, indi-

‹ ›

4. Press either of the

buttons

so that

the word OUTis highlighted.

5. Press the OSD button Lto exit the menus

and return to normal operation.

cate it in the Channel Input Indicators

and adjust to accommodate it.

Note that once the setting is made, the appropri-

ate Input/Output Status Indicator (will

turn red, indicating that the selected analog or

digital jacks are now an output, instead of in the

default setting as an input. Once changed to an

output, the setting will remain as long as the

AVR is turned on, unless the setting is changed in

the OSD menu system, as described above. Note,

however, that once the AVR is turned off, the set-

ting is cancelled. When the unit is turned on

again, the front panel jacks will return to their

normal default setting as an input. If you wish to

use the jacks as an output at a future time, the

setting must be changed again using the OSD

menu system, as described above.

The letters used by the Speaker/Channel Input

Indicators

also flash to indicate when a bit-

• When a Dolby Digital or DTS source is playing,

you normally may not be able to select some of

the analog surround modes such as Dolby Pro

Logic II, Dolby 3 Stereo, Hall, Theater, 5CH/7CH

Stereo or Logic 7, except with specific Dolby

Digital 2.0 recordings that can be played with

the Pro Logic II modes too (see page 34).

stream has been interrupted. This will happen

when a digital input source is selected before the

playback starts, or when a digital source such as

a DVD is put into a Pause mode. The flashing

indicators remind you that the playback has

stopped due to the absence of a digital signal

and not through any fault of the AVR. This is nor-

mal, and the digital playback will resume once

the playback is started again.

• When a digital source is playing, it is possible

to make an analog recording using the Tape

or Video 1 or Video 2 or Warecord outputs,

even if the source is connected to any digital

input of the AVR only, as long as "Surround Off"

mode is selected (possible with a PCM source

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NOTES:

Repeat the procedure as needed until all chan-

nels requiring adjustment have been set. When

all adjustments have been made and no further

adjustments are made for five seconds, the

AVR will return to normal operation.

NOTE: The output levels may be separately

trimmed for each digital and analog surround mode.

If you wish to have different trim levels for a specific

mode, select that mode and then follow the instruc-

tions in the steps shown above.

• The digital outputs are active only when a digital

signal is present, and they do not convert an ana-

log input to a digital signal, or change the format

of the digital signal (e.g. Dolby Digital to PCM or

vice versa, but coaxial digital signals are converted

to optical signals and vice versa). In additon, the

digital recorder must be compatible 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.

The channel output may also be adjusted using

the full-OSD on-screen menu system. First, set the

volume to a comfortable listening level using the

With Stereo modes the adjustment procedure

described above is the only way to trim the out-

put level, e.g. to match the Stereo level with

other modes.

Volume Control

OSD button to bring up the MASTER

MENU(Figure 1). Press the Button four

ıdî. Then, press the

Dim Function

• To make an analog recording from a digital

source is possible, but only from a PCM source

(not Dolby Digital or DTS) and correctly only with

"Surround Off" mode (with any Surround mode

only the L/R front signals will be fed to the record

outputs).

times until the on-screen ^›cursor is next to

the MANUALSETUPline. Press the Set

Since the AVR will often be used when movies or

other video programming is viewed under low-

light conditions, you may wish to lower the bright-

ness of the front-panel displays and indicators so

that they do not distract from the video presenta-

tion. You may dim the displays using the menu

system, as shown on page 41, or you may control

the brightness directly from the remote.

Button

line and press the Set Button

, select the CHANNELADJUST

to activate the

CHANNELADJUSTmenu (Figure 12).

Output Level Adjustment

With Source Signals

* CHANNEL ADJUST *

→

FL :

CEN:

FR :

SR :

0 dB

SBR:

SBL:

SL :

SUB:

0 dB

Normal output level adjustment for the

Simply press the Dim Button

once to dim

TEST TONE

: AUTO OFF MAN

AVR is established using the test tone, as out-

lined on page 26. In some cases, however, it may

be desirable to adjust the output levels using pro-

gram material such as a test disc, or a selection

you are familiar with. Additionally, the output

level for the subwoofer and those for the Stereo

modes can only be adjusted using this procedure.

Note that all adjustments made with any input

will be effective with all inputs selected, just as it

is the case with the adjustment using the test

tone.

the front panel to half the normal brightness level;

press it again to turn the displays off. Note that

when the displays are dimmed or turned off, the

LEVEL RESET: OFF

LEVEL TRIM: GLOBAL

EZSET SETTINGS: OFF ON

BACK TO MANUAL SETUP

blue lighting around the Standby/On Switch

will continue to stay lit as a reminder that the AVR

is still turned on.

Figure 12

When the menu appears, the internal test tone

will be turned off. This will allow you to use your

external test disc or other source material as the

⁄ ¤

The accent lighting for the Volume Control

will remain at its normal level, rather than dim

when the panel displays are at half brightness.

test signal. Then, use the

Buttons

Note that all changes to the front-panel bright-

ness level are temporary; the displays will return

to full brightness after the AVR is turned off and

then on again. To return the displays to full bright-

ness without turning the unit off, press the Dim

select the channels to be adjusted. At each

channel position use the

change the output level.

‹ ›

Buttons

To adjust the output levels using program materi-

al, first select the surround mode for which you

want to trim the speakers (see NOTE below), start

your program material source and set the

Remember, when you are using a disc with test

signal (e.g. pink noise) or an external signal

generator as the source, the goal is to have the

output level at each channel be equal when

heard at the listening position, with any surround

mode selected. When your test source is a normal

disc with music signals, you may adjust the level

for each channel and surround mode as you pre-

fer, e.g. you may lower the center channel level

when you find it to be too high or increase the

level of the rears when you find it to be too low

with specific surround modes.

Button

as needed until the displays are on.

reference volume for the front left and front right

channels using the Volume Control

Once the reference level has been set, press the

Channel Select button and note that

FRONTLLEVELwill appear in the Lower

Display Line . To change the level, first press

the Set button

dî.

In addition to lowering the brightness of the dis-

plays or turning them off completely, you may

wish to have them appear whenever a button on

the remote or front panel is pushed, and then

gradually fade out after a set time period. You

may do this by making the appropriate settings in

the VFDFADETIMEOUTline of the

ADVANCEDSELECTmenu, as shown on

page 41.

, and then use the

⁄ ¤

Selector buttons 7$or the

buttons

to raise or lower the level. DO NOT use the

volume control, as this will alter the reference

setting.

If you wish to reset all the levels to their original

factory default of 0dB offset, press the

Memory Backup

⁄ ¤

Once the change has been made, press the Set

Buttons

so that the on-screen cursor is next

This product is equipped with a memory backup

system that preserves tuner presets and system

configuration information if the unit is turned off

completely, accidentally unplugged or subjected

to a power outage. This memory will last for

approximately two weeks, after which time all

information must be reentered.

button

tons 7$or the

and then press the Selector but-

‹ ›

to the LEVELRESETline and press the

Buttons

⁄ ¤

buttons

to select

so that the word ONis highlight-

the next output channel location that you wish to

adjust. To adjust the subwoofer level, press the

ed. After the levels are reset, resume the proce-

dure outlined above to reset the levels to the

desired settings. When all adjustments are done,

⁄ ¤

Selector buttons 7$or the

until WOOFERLEVELappears in the

Main Information Display or on-screen dis-

buttons

press the

Buttons

to move the on-

›

screen cursor so that it is next to BACKTO

play (only available if the subwoofer is turned

on).

MANUALSETUPand then press the Set

Button

if you wish to go back to the main

Press the Set button

the desired channel appears in the Main

Information Display and on-screen

when the name of

menu to make other adjustments. If you have no

other adjustments to make, press the OSD

Button

to exit the menu system.

display, and follow the instructions shown above

to adjust the level.

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The AVR is equipped with a number of advanced

features that add extra flexibility to the unit’s

operation. While it is not necessary to use these

features to operate the unit, they provide addi-

tional options that you may wish to use.

adjustment, press the OSD button

the MASTERMENU(Figure 1) to the screen.

to bring

Display Brightness

The AVR’s front panel Main Information

›

⁄

Press the button

E, until the on-screen

Display

is set at a default brightness level

cursor is next to the ADVANCEDline. Press the

Set button to enter the ADVANCED

that is sufficient for viewing in a normally lit

room. However, in some home theater installa-

tions, you may wish to occasionally lower the

brightness of the display, or turn it off completely.

SELECTmenu (Figure 13).

Front-Panel-Display Fade

At the ADVANCEDSELECTmenu make

In normal operation, the front-panel displays and

indicators remain on at full brightness, although

you may also dim them or turn them off as shown

on page 40. As an additional option, you may also

set the AVR so that the displays are on whenever

a button is pressed on the front panel or remote,

but then fade out after a set period of time.

›

certain that the on-screen cursor is next to the

To change the display brightness setting for a spe-

cific listening session, you will need to make an

adjustment in the ADVANCEDSELECT

menu. To start the adjustment, press the OSD

VOLUMEDEFAULTline by pressing the

›

⁄ ¤

buttons

as needed. Next, press the

button

so that the word ONis highlighted in

the video display. Next, press the button

button

to bring the MASTERMENUto

›

once so that the on-screen cursor is next to the

DEFAULTVOLSETline. To set the desired

‹ ›

⁄

the screen. Press the Button

screen cursor is next to the ADVANCEDline.

E, until the on-

›

turn-on volume, press the

buttons

To set the front-panel displays to the Fade mode,

Press the Set Button

to enter the

hold them pressed until the desired volume level

is shown on the DEFAULTVOLSETline.

Note that this setting may NOT be made with the

regular volume controls.

press the OSD Button

to bring the Master

ADVANCEDSELECTmenu (Figure 13).

⁄ ¤

Menu to the screen. Press the

Button

the ADVANCEDline, and press the Set

Button to enter the ADVANCED

SELECTmenu (Figure 13).

Navigation

To change the brightness setting, at the

so that the © cursor is pointed to

ADVANCEDSELECTmenu, make certain

›

that the on-screen cursor is next to the VFD

NOTE: Since the setting for the turn-on volume

cannot be heard while the setting is being made,

you may wish to determine the setting before

making the adjustment. To do this, listen to any

source and adjust the volume to the desired level

›

line, and press the Button

until the desired

brightness level is highlighted in the video display.

When FULLis highlighted, the display is at its

normal brightness. When HALFis highlighted,

the display is at half the normal brightness level.

When OFFis highlighted, all of the indicators in

the Main Information Display

Note, however, that the Power Indicator

will always remain lit to remind you that the unit

is turned on.

ADVANCED

SELECT

→ VFD FADE TIME OUT: OFF

VFD :FULL HALF OFF

using the regular volume controls

dî. When

VOLUME DEFAULT : OFF ON

SEMI OSD TIME OUT: 5S

FULL OSD TIME OUT:20S

AUTO POLL :OFF ON

the desired volume level to be used at turn-on is

reached, make a note of the setting as it appears

in the lower third of the video screen or in the

will go dark.

BACK TO MASTER MENU

Main Information Display

˜.

A typical volume level will appear as a negative

number such as -25dB. When making the

‹ ›

Figure 13

If you wish to make other adjustments in the

adjustment, use the

this setting.

buttons

to enter

⁄ ¤

menu, press the

Buttons

until the on-

With the ADVANCEDSELECTmenu on

›

screen cursor is next to the desired setting or

⁄ ¤

your video display, press the

Button

Navigation

the BACKTOMASTERMENUline and

so that the © cursor is pointed to

Unlike some of the other adjustments in this

menu, the turn-on volume default will remain in

effect even when the unit is turned off completely,

unless it is changed or turned off in this menu.

press the Set button

F. If you have no other

the VFDFADETIMEOUTline. Next, press

adjustments to make, press the OSD Button

to exit the menu system.

‹ ›

the

Navigation Button

so that the

amount of time that you wish the displays to fade

out after a button is pressed is shown.

The display brightness may also be changed by

pressing and holding the Set button on the

front for three seconds until the message in the

Main Information Display reads VFD

FULL. Within five seconds, press the front panel

Selector buttons 7$until the desired bright-

ness display level is shown. At that point, press

If you wish to make other adjustments in the

⁄ ¤

Once this time is set and the unit returned to nor-

mal operation, the displays will remain on for the

time period selected whenever a button is pressed

on the front panel or remote. After that time they

will gradually fade out, with the exception of the

lighting surrounding the Standby/On Switch

menu, press the

Buttons

until the on-

›

screen cursor is next to the desired setting or

the BACKTOMASTERMENUline and

press the Set button

F. If you have no other

adjustments to make, press the OSD Button

to exit the menu system.

the Set button

again to enter the setting.

3, which remains on to remind you that the AVR

Semi-OSD Settings

is turned on. Note that if the displays have been

turned completely off using the Dim Button, as

shown on page 40, the Fade function will not

operate.

Once the desired brightness level is selected, it

will remain in effect until it is changed again or

until the unit is turned off.

The semi-OSD system places one line messages at

the lower third of the video display screen when-

ever the Volume, Input Source, Surround mode or

tuner frequency of any of the configuration set-

tings are changed. The semi-OSD system is helpful

in that enables you to have feedback on any con-

trol changes or remote commands using the video

display when it is difficult to view the front-panel

displays. However, you may occasionally prefer to

turn these displays off for a particular listening

session. You may also want to adjust the length of

time the displays remain on the screen. Both of

those options are possible with the AVR.

Turn On Volume Level

If you wish to make adjustments to other items on

the ADVANCEDSELECTmenu, press the

⁄ ¤

As is the case with most audio/video receivers,

when the AVR is turned on, it will always return to

the volume setting in effect when the unit was

turned off. However, you may prefer to always

have the AVR turn on at a specific setting, regard-

less of what was last in use when the unit was

turned off. To change the default condition so that

the same volume level is always used at turn-on,

you will need to make an adjustment in the

ADVANCEDSELECTmenu. To start the

Navigation Button

to place the ©

cursor next to the desired item, or place the ©

cursor next to the BACKTOMASTER

MENUline and press the Set Button

make an adjustment to another menu. If you have

completed all adjustments, press the OSD

Button

to exit the menu system.

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To turn off the semi-OSD system, you will need to

make an adjustment in the ADVANCED

At the ADVANCEDSELECTmenu make

certain that the on-screen ^›cursor is next to the

that the original setting is restored and the auto

polling is once again activated.

SELECTmenu (Figure 13). To start the adjust- FULLOSDTIMEOUTline by pressing the

Since this setting is unique to each input, you

must return to the IN/OUTSETUPmenu to

change any other inputs. To do that, press the

‹ ›

⁄ ¤

ment, press the OSD button

MASTERMENUto the screen. Press the

Button , until the on-screen

the ADVANCEDline. Press the Set Button

to bring the

Buttons

buttons

as needed. Next, press the

until the desired time is dis-

‹ ›

⁄

›

cursor is next to played in seconds. Note that unlike most of the

Navigation Button

so that the cursor

other options in this menu, this is a permanent

setting change, and the time-out entry will remain

in effect until it is changed, even when the unit is

turned off.

is pointing to the BACKTOMASTER

MENUline and press the Set Button

the MASTERMENU(Figure 1), press the

Navigation Button so that the cursor is

pointing to the IN/OUTSETUPline. Press

the Set Button and then follow the instruc-

to enter the ADVANCEDSELECTmenu.

. At

At the ADVANCEDSELECTmenu make

certain that the on-screen ^›cursor is next to the

⁄ ¤

‹ ›

SEMIOSDline by pressing the

buttons

If you wish to make other adjustments in the

menu, press the

on-screen cursor is next to the desired setting

›

⁄ ¤

as needed. Next, press the button

Buttons

until the

›

that the word OFFis highlighted in the video

tions shown on page 20 to change the input

source. Return to the ADVANCEDMENUto

reconfigure the auto poll setting for the newly

selected input.

display.

or the BACKTOMASTERMENUline and

press the Set button

adjustments to make, press the OSD Button

to exit the menu system.

F. If you have no other

Note that this setting is temporary and will re-

main active only until it is changed or until the

AVR is turned off. Once the unit is turned off, the

semi-OSD displays will remain activated, even if

they were switched off for the previous listening

session.

When all changes to the Auto Poll settings have

‹ ›

been made, press the

Navigation Button

Digital Auto-Poll Settings

to select another configuration option on the

In order to provide the greatest flexibility in

ADVANCEDSETUPMenu, move the cursor

accommodating the widest range of sources, the

AVR 635 includes both analog and digital audio

inputs for all sources. In most cases you will want

to use one or the other, but not both. However, in

some circumstances it is desirable to make both

an analog and digital connection between a

source device and the AVR.

To change the length of time that the semi-OSD

displays remain on the screen, go to the

ADVANCEDSELECTMenu as outlined ear-

to BACKTOMASTERMENUline and press

the Set Button

er menu option, or simply press the OSD Button

to exit the menu system.

to make a change to anoth-

⁄ ¤

lier, and press the

buttons

as needed,

›

until the on-screen cursor is next to the

Multiroom Operation

SEMI-OSDTIMEOUTline. Next, press the

‹›

Buttons

until the desired time in sec-

The AVR is fully equipped to operate as the con-

trol center for a complete multiroom system that

is capable of sending one source to a second

zone in the house while separate source is lis-

tened to in the main room. In addition to provid-

ing for control over the selection of the remote

onds is displayed. Note that unlike most of the

other options in this menu, this is a permanent

setting change, and the time-out entry will remain

in effect until it is changed, even when the unit is

turned off.

An important application for dual audio connec-

tions is with cable or satellite boxes, where the

audio output may change depending on the

channel being viewed and the type of audio the

cable system or satellite receiver associates with

If you wish to make other adjustments in the

it. To eliminate the need to constantly switch back source and its volume, the AVR offers a com-

⁄ ¤

menu, press the

screen cursor is next to the desired setting or

Buttons

until the on-

and for to select an audio type each time you

change channels, the AVR 635 is programmed by

default to automatically “poll” the audio inputs.

When a digital audio stream it is selected first,

but if the digital audio is removed the AVR will

switch to the analog inputs associated with that

input as a back-up. In most systems this is the

correct operation and no further change is

required.

prehensive range of options for powering the

speakers in the second zone.

›

the BACKTOMASTERMENUline and

• Using the line-level Multiroom Audio

press the Set button

F. If you have no other

Outputs

7, the selected source may be fed to

adjustments to make, press the OSD Button

optional, external power amplifiers that may be

matched to the specifics of the installation.

to exit the menu system.

• When the main room system is configured for

5.1 operation, the Surround Back Left/Right

amplifier channels may be used to power the

remote zone so that no additional amplifiers are

required.

Full-OSD Time Out Adjustment

The FULLOSDmenu system is used to

simplify the setup and adjustment of the AVR

using a series of on-screen menus. The factory

default setting for these menus leaves them on

the screen for 20 seconds after a period of inac-

tivity before they disappear from the screen or

Time Out. This Time Out is a safety measure to

prevent the menu text from burning into the CRTs

in your monitor or projector, which might happen

if they were left on indefinitely. However, some

viewers may prefer a slightly longer or shorter

period before the Time Out display.

However, if this configuration does not suit your

system application the AVR 635 gives you the

flexibility to turn the digital audio auto polling on

or off on an input-by-input basis. When the Auto

Polling is set to OFF, the system will keep the

digital audio input active and not attempt to

switch to the analog source even when the digital

data stream stops.

• Using built-in A-BUS Ready technology, option-

al A-BUS modules may be connected to the AVR

via a single Category Five wire, so that remote

zone speakers may be powered directly from the

module or keypad without the need for additional

power, IR sensor or volume control wires to be

run to the second zone.

If you wish to change the auto poll setting, first

select the input you wish to configure by pressing

In addition, the AVR includes a remote IR sensor

input so that remote control commands from the

Zone II remote included with the unit may be

transmitted to the unit, while standard IR

input/output jacks allow the remote zone’s com-

mands to be sent to compatible IR-controlled

source devices.

the appropriate Input Selector

on the

To change the Full-OSD Time Out, you will need

to make an adjustment in the ADVANCED

SELECTmenu (Figure 13). To start the adjust-

remote, or on the SOURCEline pf the

IN/OUTSETUPmenu (Figure 2). Next, with

the ADVANCEDSELECTMENU(Figure

‹ ›

ment, press the OSD button

MASTERMENUto the screen. Press the

button , until the on-screen cursor is next

to the ADVANCEDline. Press the Set Button

to enter the ADVANCEDSELECT

to bring the

⁄

13) on the screen, press the

Navigation

Button

so that the cursor is pointing to the

‹ ›

AUTOPOLLline. Press the

Button

OFFis shown in highlighted video or to ONso

Navigation

to change a default setting so that

menu (Figure 13).

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Multiroom Operation

‹ ›

Installation

the Multiroom system, press the

so that MULTIis highlighted in reverse

video and press the Set Button

Buttons

MULTI-ROOM SETUP

Although simple remote room systems may be

installed by the average do-it-yourself hobbyist,

the complexity of your multizone/multiroom sys-

tem involves running wires inside of walls where

the services of a specially trained installer may be

required. Regardless of who does the work,

please remember that local building codes may

govern in-wall electrical work, including proper

specification of any wiring used and the way in

which it is connected. You are responsible for

making certain that all Multiroom installation

work is done properly and in compliance with all

applicable codes and regulations.

→

MULTI-ROOM:OFF ON

MULTI IN :FM PRESET01

MULTI VOL :H 25dB

SB AMPS

:MAIN MULTI

Remember that once this setting is made you will

not be able to take advantage of any of the

6.1/7.1- channel decoding or processing modes,

and no Surround Back speakers must be selected

in the speaker setup procedure outlined earlier. In

addition the speakers used for the remote zone

must be connected to the Surround Back/

c. The volume

for these speakers is set by the multiroom sys-

tem, as explained on page 42 of this manual.

BACK TO MASTER MENU

Figure 14

When the MULTI-ROOMmenu appears, the

on-screen ^›cursor will be at the MULTI-

ROOMline. Since this line is used to turn the

system on and off, do not make an adjustment

here unless you wish to turn the system on at

this time. To turn the system on, press the ^›but-

Multiroom Speaker Outputs

Multiroom Operation

For standard installations, follow the instructions

shown on page 16 and 18 for the connection of

speaker wire and IR remote wiring to the AVR.

When operating the AVR from a remote room

location where an IR sensor link has been con-

nected to the AVR’s rear panel Multiroom IR

ton

so that ONis highlighted. If you do not

wish to turn the system on at this time or to pro-

ceed to the next step, press the Button

once so that the › on-screen cursor is next to

the MULTIINline.

For installations where the Surround Back

Left/Right amplifier channels are used to power

the remote zone, make certain that the system is

configured for that type of operation, as shown

on page 42.

Input

O, you may use either the Main remote

control or the Zone II remote. To turn on the mul-

tiroom feed, press any of the Input Selector

buttons on the Zone II remote ∫ç∂or the

Main remote 456. Press the AVR

to turn the unit on to the last

source, or any of the other Selector buttons to

turn on to a specific source.

‹›

At the MULTIINline, press the

buttons

until the desired Audio/Video input to the

multi-room system appears in the highlighted

video. When the selection has been made, press

the button

cursor is next to the MULTIVOLline.

Selector

∫

For installations where A-BUS modules are used,

follow the instructions provided with the A-BUS

remote modules or keypads.

Additional information will also be made avail-

able through the Harman Kardon Web Site at

www.harmankardon.com.

›

once so that the on-screen

As long as an IR feed to the AVR has been estab-

lished from the remote room, using any of the

buttons on either remote will control the remote

‹ ›

At the MULTIVOLline, press the

but-

tons or hold them pressed until the desired

RS-232 Control

location volume

frequency

or mute the output

Kè

, change the tuner

, change the tuner preset

volume level for the multi-room system is

entered. DO NOT use the regular volume control

knobs for this setting. When all settings for the

multiroom setup have been made, press the

buttons

The AVR is rare among A/V receivers in that it

provides the capability for full remote control

from compatible computers or specialized remote

control systems. RS-232 programming requires

specialized programming knowledge and for that

reason we recommend that it only be done by

qualified installers.

If the Remote IR Output jack

on the AVR is

›

once so that the on-screen cursor

connected to an IR Input jack on compatible

Harman Kardon audio components such as CD,

DVD or cassette players, the transport functions

of those machines may also be controlled using

the Transport Controls PRÉƒ

is next to the BACKTOMASTERMENU

line and press the Set button . If you have

no other adjustments to make, press the OSD

button to exit the menu system.

NOTE: The RS-232 port on this product is

for use by authorized service personnel

ONLY.

Surround Amplifier Channel Assignment

The AVR is equipped with seven full-power

amplifier channels to allow for complete 7.1-

channel operation without the need for addition-

al external amplifiers. However, in some installa-

tions you may wish to use the traditional 5.1-

channel configuration for the main listening

room, which allows the surround back left/right

amplifier channels to be used to power speakers

placed in a remote zone location.

To turn the system off from the remote room,

For more information on using the RS-232 port

for remote control, visit the Harman Kardon Web

site at www.harmankardon.com or contact our

customer service department.

press the Power-Off button

0å. Remember

that the AVR may be turned on or off from the

remote room regardless of the system’s operation

or status in the main room.

Multiroom Setup

NOTE: When the tuner is selected as the source

for the remote zone, any change to the frequency

or preset will also change the station being lis-

tened to in the main room, if the tuner is in use

there. Similarly, if someone in the main room

changes the station, the change will also impact

the remote room.

Once the audio and IR link connections have

been made, the AVR needs to be configured for

multiroom operation using the steps below. Press

the OSD button

MENU(Figure 1) to the screen. Press the

If you wish to use the Surround Back channel

amplifiers to power the remote zone, you must

change a setting in the MULTIROOM

SETUPmenu. To make that change, first call

up the menu system by pressing the OSD

to bring the MASTER

⁄

›

button

twice, until the on-screen cursor is

next to the MULTI-ROOMline. Press the Set

button to enter the MULTI-ROOM

menu (Figure 14).

To activate the feed to the remote room, press

Button

to bring the MASTERMENU

the Multiroom button

on the remote.

(Figure 1) to the screen. Next, press the

Next, press the Set button

›

Button

until the cursor is next to the

When the MULTION/OFFmessage

MULTI ROOMline. Press the Set Button

to enter the MULTIROOM SETUP

menu.

appears in the on-screen display and the Lower

Display Line

, press the Set Button

⁄ ¤

and then press the

Navigation Button

so that display changes to MULTION.

To change the setting so that the Surround Back

amplifiers are fed by the source selected through

Press the Set Button Fagain to activate the

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Multiroom Operation / Tuner Operation

setting. Note that this method may be used to

turn the Multiroom system on or off even when

the AVR is in the Standby mode in the main lis-

tening room.

that this volume adjustment controls the level for

the output to the Multiroom Audio Outputs

and for any speakers connected to the

Surround Back/Multiroom Speaker Outputs

when the Surround Back amplifier channels

are configured for Multiroom use, as shown on

page 42. This adjustment does NOT change the

volume level for any room where an ABUS mod-

ule is used, as that setting is only adjustable

using the A-BUS module’s volume control or

built-in IR sensor.

when an AM or monaural FM station is tuned.

Press the Tuning buttons again to scan to the

next receivable station.

When the button is pressed so that MANUAL

IMPORTANT NOTE: When an A-BUS module is

connected, the AVR’s Multiroom system must be

turned on before the A-BUS module is able to

communicate with the AVR. Once turned on

using the instructions in the preceding para-

graph, the Multiroom system must remain on in

order for the A-BUS module to operate.

appears in the Main Information Display

each tap of the Selector will increased or

decrease the frequency by one increment. When

the tuner receives a strong enough signal for

adequate reception, MANUALTUNEDwill

appear in the Main Information Display

˜.

4. Stations may also be tuned directly by pressing

Once the multiroom system is turned on, it will

remain on even if the AVR is placed in the

Standby mode in the main room by pressing the

When the unit is in the Standby mode, but ready

for Multiroom or A-BUS operation, the lighting

the Direct button , and then pressing the

Numeric Keys that correspond to the sta-

around the Standby/On Switch

blue and a MULTIONmessage appears in the

Lower Display Line , even though the unit

remains

tion’s frequency. Note that for entering numbers

higher than 100 you need to enter only the "1"

rather than "10", the first "0" will be added

automatically. The desired station will automati-

cally be tuned after the latest number is entered.

If you press an incorrect button while entering a

Power Off Button

0or the System Power

Control on the front panel. To turn off the

multiroom system from the main listening room,

when the AVR is on press the Multiroom button

is “off” in the main listening room.

When the multiroom system is turned on, the

input selected using the Multiroom Menu will be

⁄ ¤

and then the Set button

. Press the

buttons

so that the Main

direct frequency, press the Clear button

fed to the Multiroom Output jacks

on the

Information Display

or OSD will display

start over.

rear panel as well as the A-BUS Jack

MULTI OFF.

The volume will be as set in the same menu,

although it may also be adjusted using an option-

al IR sensor and the Zone II remote in the remote

location or on the optional audio power amplifier

NOTE: When the FM reception of a stereo

station is weak, audio quality will be increased

by switching to Mono mode by pressing the

Even when the AVR is turned off (to Standby

mode) and the multiroom system is turned off

too, the multiroom system may be turned on at

any time by pressing the Multiroom button

Tuner Mode button

ing the Band Selector

that MANUALappears momentarily in the

on the remote or hold-

connected to the Multiroom Output jacks

on the front panel so

∂

, or any of the Selector buttons ∫ç

in the remote room.

Although changes to the input source or remote

room volume will normally be made using an IR

sensor in the remote room that is connected to

the AVR, it is also possible to change those set-

tings from the main listening room. This is useful

for situations where some or all of the remote

rooms do not have an IR sensor, or to take con-

trol over the remote room without actually being

in that room.

Main Information Display

and then goes

out.

Basic Tuner Operation

Preset Tuning

The AVR’s tuner is capable of tuning AM, FM and

FM Stereo broadcast stations and receiving RDS

data. Stations may be tuned manually, or they

may be stored as favorite station presets and

recalled from a 30 position memory.

Using the remote, up to 30 stations may be

stored in the AVR’s memory for easy recall using

the front panel controls or the remote.

To enter a station into the memory, first tune the

station using the steps outlined above. Then:

Station Selection

In addition to using the MULTIROOMmenu,

as shown on the previous page, you may change

the source or volume in the remote zone using

1. Press the Memory button

Note that two underscore lines will appear in the

Main Information Display

on the remote.

1. Press the AM/FM Tuner Select button

on the remote to select the tuner as an input. The

tuner may be selected from the front panel by

the remote. Press the Multiroom Button

on the remote, and when the MULTI

either pressing the Input Source Selector

until the tuner is active or by pressing the Tuner

Band Selector at any time.

2. Within five seconds, press the Numeric

Keys corresponding to the location where

ON/OFFmessage appears in the on-screen

display and the Lower Display Line , press

you wish to store this station’s frequency. Once

entered, the preset number will appear in the

the Set Button

and then press the

to toggle past

2. Press the AM/FM Tuner Select button

⁄ ¤

Navigation Button

Main Information Display

˜.

or Tuner Band Selector again to switch

that message to MULTILEVELor

MULTIINPUT.

between AM and FM so that the desired

frequency band is selected.

3. Repeat the process after tuning any additional

stations to be preset.

To change the remote room’s input source,

when MULTIINPUTappears, press the

⁄ ¤

3. Press the Tuner Mode button

remote or hold the Band Selector

on the

Recalling Preset Stations

• To manually select a station previously entered

in the preset memory, press the Numeric Keys

Set Button

, and then press the

front panel pressed for 3 seconds to select

manual or automatic tuning.

Navigation Button

until the desired input

appears in the on-screen display and in the

Lower Display Line . Remember that only

that correspond to the desired station’s

memory location.

When the button is pressed so that AUTO

analog or PCM input sources may be selected for

use with the Multiroom system. Dolby Digital or

DTS sources are not available to the Multiroom

system.

appears in the Main Information Display

• To manually tune through the list of stored pre-

set stations one by one, press the Preset

each press of the Tuning Selectors

will

put the tuner in a scan mode that seeks the next

higher or lower frequency station with accept-

able signal strength. An AUTOSTTUNED

indication will momentarily appear when the sta-

tion stops at a stereo FM station, and an AUTO

TUNEDindication will momentarily appear

Stations Selector buttons

on the front

panel or remote.

To change the remote room’s volume, when

MULTILEVELappears, press the Set

⁄

Button

, and press the

Navigation

to change the volume setting. Note

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Tuner Operation

Some RDS stations may not include some of

these additional features. If the data required

for the selected mode is not being transmitted,

• COUNTRY: Country Music

• NATIONAL: National Music

• OLDIES: Oldies Music

RDS Operation

The AVR is equipped with RDS (Radio Data

System), which brings a wide range of informa-

tion to FM radio. Now in use in many countries,

RDS is a system for transmitting station call signs

or network information, a description of station

program type, text messages about the station or

specifics of a musical selection, and the correct

time.

the Main Information Display

will show

a NOTYPE, NOTEXTor NOTIME

message after the individual time out.

• FOLK M: Folk Music

In any FM mode the RDS function requires a

strong enough signal for proper operation.

• DOCUMENT: Documentary Programs

• TEST: Emergency Test

Program Search (PTY)

An important feature of RDS is its capability of

encoding broadcasts with Program Type (PTY)

codes that indicate the type of material being

broadcast. The following list shows the

abbreviations used to indicate each PTY, along

with an explanation of the PTY:

As more FM stations become equipped with RDS

capabilities, the AVR will serve as an easy-to-use

center for both information and entertainment.

This section will help you take maximum advan-

tage of the RDS system.

• ALARM: Emergency Broadcast Information

You may search for a specific Program Type (PTY)

by following these steps:

1. Press the RDS button

current PTY is shown in the Main Information

Display

until the

RDS Tuning

• (RDS ONLY)

When an FM station is tuned in and it contains

RDS data, the AVR will automatically display the

station’s call sign or other program service in the

• (TRAFFIC)

2. While the PTY is shown, press the Preset

Up/Down button or hold them pressed

Main Information Display

˜.

• NEWS: News

to scroll through the list of available PTY types,

as shown above starting with the PTY currently

received. To simply search for the next station

transmitting any RDS data, use the Preset

RDS Display Options

• AFFAIRS: Current Affairs

• INFO: Infomation

The RDS system is capable of transmitting a

wide variety of information in addition to the

initial station call sign that appears when a

station is first tuned. In normal RDS operation

the display will indicate the station name,

broadcast network or call letters. Pressing the

Up/Down button

until RDSONLY

• SPORT: Sports

appears in the display.

• EDUCATE: Educational

• DRAMA: Drama

3. Press any of the Tuning Up/Down buttons

, the tuner begins to scan the FM band

RDS button

enables you to cycle

upwards or downwards for the first station that

has RDS data that matches the desired

selection, and acceptable signal strength for

quality reception.

through the various data types in the following

sequence:

• CULTURE: Culture

• SCIENCE: Sciencek

• The station’s call letters (with some private

stations other information too).

4. The tuner will make up to one complete scan

of the entire FM band for the next station that

matches the desired PTY type and has accept-

able reception quality. If no such station is

found, the display will read NONEfor some

seconds and the tuner will return to the last FM

station in use before the search.

• VARIED: Varied Speech Programs

• POPM: Popular Music

• The station’s frequency (FREQ).

• The Program Type (PTY) as shown in the list

below.

• ROCKM: Rock Music

NOTE: Many stations do not transmit a specific

PTY. The display will show NONE, when such a

station is selected and PTY is active.

• M.O.R.M.: Middle-of-the-Road Music

• LIGHTM: Classical Music

• CLASSICS: Serious Classical Music

• OTHERM: Other Music

NOTE: Some stations transmit constant traffic

information. These stations can be found by

selecting TRAFFIC, the option in front of

NEWSin the list. The AVR will find the next

appropriate station, even if it is not broadcasting

traffic information when the search is made.

• A “text” message (Radiotext, RT) containing

special information from the broadcast station.

Note that this message may scroll across the

display to permit messages longer than the eight

positions in the display. Depending on signal

quality, it may take up to 30 seconds for the text

message to appear; in that time, the word

TEXTwill flash in the Information Display

when RT is selected.

• WEATHER: Weather Information

• FINANCE: Financial Programs

• CHILDREN: Children’s Programs

• SOCIAL A: Social Affairs Programs

• RELIGION: Religious Broadcasts

• PHONE IN: Phone-In Programs

• TRAVEL: Travel and Touring

• LEISURE: Leisure and Hobby

• JAZZ: Jazz Music

• The current time of day (CT). Note that it may

take up to two minutes for the time to appear,

in that time the word TIMEwill flash in the

information display when CT is selected. Please

note that the accuracy of the time data is

dependent on the radio station, not the AVR.

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For this example, we will select “TV” to enter the

codes needed to operate your TV.

Configuring the Remote

P R E S S

C O D E

N U M B E R

O F 1 0

The AVR 635 remote is factory-programmed for

all functions needed to operate the unit. In addi-

tion, it is also preprogrammed to operate most

recent Harman Kardon DVD players and chang-

ers, CD players and changers, CD recorders and

cassette decks. The codes for other brand devices

may be programmed into the AVR 635 remote

using its extensive library of remote codes or a

head-to-head learning process for codes not in

the internal library.

S E L E C T

T V

D E V I C E

Figure 20

8. After you press and release the number key,

watch the device being programmed to see

whether it turns off. As shown in the instruc-

tions that will appear on the next menu screen

(Figure 21), if your device has turned off, press

the Set Button

10. If the unit does not turn off, proceed to the

next step.

Figure 17

NOTE: The codes for hard-drive recorder prod-

ucts (PVR) such as TiVo and Replay are pro-

grammed by selecting VCR as the device. For

satellite-based TiVo products, check under the

brand name of the product.

F, and then skip to Step

5. At the next menu screen on the remote (Figure

Thanks to the remote’s advanced technology and

two-line LCD display, it is no longer necessary to

look up cumbersome codes when programming

the remote; following the steps outlined below,

you simply search for the brand name from the

remote’s memory. We recommend that you first

try the preprogrammed code entry method. If

that procedure is not successful, then try the

code learning method.

18) press the Set Button

to enter the

P O W E R O F F ? Y : S E T

N : N E X T # O R C L R

Manual mode, which means that you will

select the brand name of the device from the

list programmed into the remote’s memory.

Figure 21

9. If the device being programmed into the AVR

remote does not turn off after you have

P R O G R A M D E V I C E

M A N U A L

pressed the “1” key, continue Steps 8 and 9 by

pressing the available numeric keys shown

until the device turns off. If the device still does

not turn off after all choices have been tried,

or if there is only one number key shown as

available to try, the code for this specific

device is not in the AVR remote library under

that brand name. If that is the case, press the

Clear Button

gramming mode. Remember that the codes

may still be stored in the AVR remote’s library

under another brand, and you can have the

remote control search for them by following

the instructions below for automatic program-

ming. You may also manually “learn” the

codes for most devices into the AVR remote by

following the Learning Commands instructions

on page 47.

Figure 18

6. The next menu screen on the remote (Figure

19) will show the start of the list of available

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Preprogrammed Code Entry

The easiest way to program the AVR remote for

operation with a source device from another

brand is to follow these steps:

brands. Press the

Navigation Buttons

until the brand name of the device you

are programming into the remote appears on

the lower line of the display and then press

1. Turn on the power to the device you wish to

program into the AVR remote. This is impor-

tant, as in a later step you will need to see

whether the device turns off to determine

whether the remote has been programmed for

the proper remote codes.

to exit the manual pro-

the Set Button

S E L E C T B R A N D

R C A

Figure 19

NOTE: If the brand name for the product you

wish to program does not appear in the list, the

codes may still be available, as some manufactur-

ers share codes. If the desired brand is not listed,

2. Press and hold the Program Button

about three seconds while the message shown

in Figure 15 appears in the remote’s LCD

for

Information Display

ton when the red light under the Set Button

appears.

2. Release the but-

press the Clear Button

to exit the pro-

10. When the device being programmed does

turn off after a numeric key has been

gramming process, and skip to the instructions

shown on page 47 for the “Automatic” method

of programming the remote. If desired, or if the

codes for your brand are not part of the 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 instruc-

tions for Learning Commands are on page 47.

pressed, you must press the Set Button

H O L D P R O G B U T T O N

F O R S E C O N D S

within five seconds to enter the setting into

the remote’s memory. After you press the Set

button, the top line of the LCD display will

read SAVING… and then the word SAVED

will flash four times in the center of the bot-

tom line.

Figure 15

3. The remote’s MAIN MENU message (Figure

16), will appear in the LCD display and the

Set Button

red. Press the Set Button

will remain illuminated in

to begin the

11. When the codes are saved the remote will

return to normal operation, and whenever

7. The next step is important, as it determines

which codes will operate the source device or

display. Point the AVR remote at the device

being programmed and, following the instruc-

tions shown in the remote’s LCD

process of selecting a device and locating the

proper remote codes.

you press the Input Selector Button

that was just programmed, the codes for the

new device will be used. If no further buttons

are pressed, the remote will revert back to

the default setting for AVR commands.

M A I N M E N U

P R O G R A M D E V I C E

Information Display

the Numeric Keys

, press and release

Figure 16

shown on the menu

NOTE: Some brands share a common remote

control code for “Power Off” for many models.

For that reason it is possible that even though

the remote appears to be properly programmed,

you may find that some buttons do not appear to

issue the correct command. If this is the case,

repeat the procedure outlined above, but if more

than one numeric key selection is suggested in

Step 7, try a different number to see whether the

remote operates correctly.

4. SELECT A DEVICE will appear in the LCD

screen (Figure 20) one at a time, starting with

the “1” button. After you press the “1”

display (Figure 17).

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Press the

Navigation Buttons

Button

H, the remote’s LCD screen will

scroll through the list of device categories and

press the Set Button when the device

briefly go blank as the code is being transmit-

ted, but you will see the “transmit” icon

in the upper right corner of the display to

serve as confirmation that the remote is send-

ing out commands.

you wish to set the codes for appears.

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Although the AVR remote is preprogrammed with

an extensive library of codes for many major

brands, it is also possible that you may have

attempted to program a product that is too new

or too old, and thus not all of its commands will

be in the code library. You may fill in the codes

for any button that does not operate properly by

using the learning technique shown on page 47.

right corner of the LCD display’s top line to

remind you that the remote is working even

though you may not see anything happening

to the device being programmed.

11. When pressing the “1” button does not turn

the device being programmed back on,

repeat the procedure by trying the remainder

of the Numeric Keys

in sequence, each

time pressing and then releasing the button

to see whether the new device turns back on.

When it does, skip to the next step. However,

if you try all 10 numeric keys and find that

the unit will not turn on, you won’t be able

to use this method to program the device.

7. It will take a few seconds for the remote to

send out the first group of commands, after

which you will see a new display in the LCD

screen, as shown in Figure 23. Following the

instructions, if the device being programmed

Automatic Code Entry

⁄

has NOT turned off, press the Navigation

Press the Clear Button

to exit the

In addition to manual code selection using the

brand name list, it is also possible to automati-

cally search through all the codes that are stored

in the AVR remote’s library to see whether a

device will respond even if it is not listed among

the brands that appear when you program the

remote manually. To automatically search

Buttons

again to send another group of

programming process. You’ll need to follow

the Learning Commands instructions below

to enter the codes for this device into the

AVR remote.

codes. If the device being programmed has

turned off, skip to Step 9.

P O W E R O F F ?

Y - > 1 ~ 0 N - >

12. When pressing one of the numeric keys in

Step 10 or 11 causes the device being

Figure 23

through the codes that are available for a specific

device type (e.g., DVD, VCR), follow these steps:

programmed to turn back on, follow the

instructions shown in Figure 22 and press the

⁄

8. By pressing the Navigation Buttons

again, the remote will send out a new set of

commands. When it pauses, follow the instruc-

tions shown in Step 7. Depending on how

many codes are stored for a specific device

type, you may have to repeat this process as

many as fifteen times. Remember, 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 24 will appear.

This means that the codes for the product you

are trying to program are not in the AVR

remote library and you will have to “learn”

them into the remote following the instruc-

tions shown on page 47. Press the Set

Set Button

within five seconds of the

1. Turn on the power to the device you wish to

program into the AVR remote. This is impor-

tant, as in a later step you will need to see

whether the device turns off to determine

whether the remote has been programmed for

the proper remote codes.

device turning on. After you press the Set

button, the top line of the LCD display will

read SAVING… and then the word SAVED

will flash four times in the center of the

bottom line.

13. When the codes are saved, the remote will

return to normal operation, and whenever

2. Press and hold the Program Button

for

about three seconds while the message shown

in Figure 15 appears in the remote’s LCD

you press the Input Selector Button

that was just programmed, the codes for the

new device will be used. If no further buttons

are pressed, the remote will revert back to

the default setting for AVR commands.

Information Display

ton when the red light under the Set Button

appears.

2. Release the but-

3. The remote’s MAIN MENU message (Figure

16) will appear in the LCD display and the Set

Button

as instructed to exit the program-

Learning Commands

ming process.

Button

Press the Set Button

will remain illuminated in red.

to begin the

On occasions when the AVR remote does not

contain the codes for a particular product’s

remote in its built-in library, or when you wish to

program a missing or special function into one

button of a device, the AVR remote’s learning

capability allows you to do that. To teach com-

mands from one product’s remote into the AVR

remote, follow these steps:

R E A C H E N D P O I N T

E X I T - > S E T K E Y

process of selecting a device and locating the

proper remote codes.

Figure 24

4. SELECT A DEVICE will appear in the

LCD display (Figure 17).

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9. If the device being programmed does turn off

after following the instructions in Step 7, you

will need to verify the code set by pressing the

Press the

Navigation Buttons

scroll through the list of device categories and

press the Set Button when the device

Numeric Keys

in sequence, as instructed

in Figure 23. Point the remote at the device

being programmed, and press the “1” Button

The process requires that both the device’s origi-

nal remote and the AVR remote be available.

Before pressing any buttons on either remote,

place them so that the IR transmitter on the

remote from the device to be programmed is fac-

for which you wish to set the codes appears.

For this example, we will select “TV” to enter

the codes needed to operate your TV.

to see whether the device turns back on.

10. After pressing and releasing the “1” Button

, check to see whether the device has

turned back on. If it has, skip to Step 12. If it

does not turn on, press the “2” Button

5. At the next menu screen on the remote (Figure

⁄

18), press the Navigation Buttons

ing the Infrared Lens

on the AVR’s remote.

so that the bottom line of the LCD display

reads AUTO (Figure 22) and then press the

The two remotes should be no more than an inch

apart, and there should not be any direct

sunlight or other bright light source near the

remotes.

or the next button in the numeric sequence if

you are repeating the procedure, as instruct-

ed by the LCD screen in Figure 25.

Set Button

to enter the Automatic pro-

gramming mode.

1. Press and hold the Program Button

about three seconds while the message shown

in Figure 15 appears in the remote’s LCD

for

P R O G R A M D E V I C E

A U T O

P O W E R O N ?

Y - >S E T N - >1 ~ 0

Figure 22

Information Display

ton when the red light under the Set Button

appears.

2. Release the but-

Figure 25

6. As instructed on the next menu screen, press

⁄

the Navigation Buttons

to begin

the automatic code search process. Your con-

firmation that the remote is sending out com-

mands is the movement of a square block

across the top line of the LCD display screen

while the bottom line reads PLEASE WAIT….

You will also see the transmit icon in the upper

2. The remote’s MAIN MENU message (Figure

16), will appear in the LCD display and the

Set Button

red. Press the Navigation Buttons

Fwill remain illuminated in

⁄

once so that Learn appears on the bottom line

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of the LCD screen, as shown in Figure 26.

8. Continue to hold the button on the original

remote until the AVR’s display changes

Selectors

so that whenever that button is

Press the Set Button

to begin the

pressed, you will not only be selecting that

device as the AVR’s input and telling the remote

to use the remote codes that have been pro-

grammed to belong to that device, it also allows

you to have that special code transmitted, as

well. This allows you to have an input (or other

command) sent to a display so that when video

sources are directly connected to the display, you

can automatically command it to switch to the

same input selected for the AVR.

process of learning commands from another

device’s remote into the AVR remote.

again. If the code was successfully learned,

you will see the display shown in Figure 25.

In that case, skip to the next step. If the

LEARN FAILED display (Figure 30) appears

again you may either try to program the key

M A I N M E N U

L E A R N

⁄

again, or press the Navigation Buttons

Figure 26

to stop the process. It is possible that

3. The SELECT A DEVICE message will appear

some remotes may use code sequences or

infrared frequencies that are not compatible

with the AVR remote, and those codes can-

not be learned. When the display shown in

Figure 31 appears, press the Set Button

⁄¤

in the LCD display (Figure 17). Press the

Navigation Buttons

the list of device categories and press the Set

Button when the device for which you

to scroll through

To learn a remote code into one of the Input

Selectors

above for learning the keys for an entire device

remote with the following exceptions:

4, follow the same steps shown

wish to set the codes appears. For this exam-

ple, we will select “TV” to enter the codes

needed to operate your TV.

to exit the Learning system.

L E A R N F A I L E D

E X I T

⁄ ¤

• In Step 3, press the

Button

Navigation

4. The next menu screen (Figure 27) will prompt

you to select the button, or “key,” on the AVR

remote that you wish to program. Press that

button on the AVR remote.

until LEARNDEVICE

Figure 31

appears in the bottom line of the LCD display.

9. When a code has been learned successfully,

you have three options. When the display

shown in Figure 29 is on the LCD screen on

the AVR remote, you may press the Set

• When the SELECTADEVICEmessage

(Figure 26) appears, as described in Step 4,

press the specific Input Selector Button

S E L E C T

K E Y

T O P R O G R A M

that you wish to have transmit a special

Button

to learn additional codes from

Figure 27

code when it is pressed.

the buttons on a remote into the AVR

remote. Follow Steps 4 through 8 as often as

needed to complete the code-learning

process.

5. Once you press the button to be programmed

on the AVR remote, press and hold the button

on the remote control for the device to be

programmed within five seconds, as instructed

on the next menu screen (Figure 28).

• When the RENAMEDEVICEoption is

offered by the remote after the code is pro-

grammed, you will be changing the name that

is shown in the remote’s LCD display every

time that Input Selector is pressed.

10. If you wish to change the name that appears

in the LCD display when the button that has

just had a new code learned is pressed,

⁄

P R E S S K E Y O N

Device Priority

O R I G I N A L R E M O T E

press the Navigation Buttons

that the display shown in Figure 32 appears

After having programmed or learnt the different

sources, you can set the Device Priority. The

default setting is that after pressing one of the

Input Selectors and any of its function keys, the

remote control defaults back to controlling the

AVR functions after 6 seconds. You can either

extend this time to 12 seconds, or leave the

remote control to control the last used source,

by following the steps below.

Figure 28

in the LCD display. Press the Set Button

to open the RENAME KEY menu. Enter the

new name for the key following the instruc-

tions shown in the Renaming Individual Keys

section of this manual on page 48. If you find

it more convenient to rename the buttons at

a later time, you may do that separately by

following the instructions on page 52.

6. Continue to hold the button on the original

remote until the menu on the AVR remote’s

LCD screen changes. If the code is successfully

learned you will see the display shown in

Figure 29. If you see that menu, proceed to

Step 9. If the code is not successfully learned,

you will see the display shown in Figure 30. If

that menu appears, proceed to Step 7.

1. Press and hold the Program Button

L E A R N M E N U

R E N A M E K E Y

until the MAIN MENU appears.

L E A R N M E N U

L R N A N O T H E R K E Y

2. Press the Navigation Button

until

Figure 32

DEVICE PRIORITY appears. Press the Set

Figure 29

11. When you have programmed all keys for the

Button

⁄

desired device, press the Navigation

L E A R N F A I L E D

R E T R Y

⁄ ¤

3. Press the

Navigation Button

Buttons

twice when the LEARN

select the requested setting. Confirm the set-

MENU (Figure 29) appears so that you see

the display show in Figure 33. The remote

will return to normal operation.

Figure 30

ting by pressing the Set Button

7. If the message shown in Figure 26 appears in

the display, press the Set Button

Changing Devices

to try

L E A R N M E N U

programming the button again. When the

remote prompts you to press and hold the key

on the original remote again by showing the

display shown in Figure 28, immediately press

the button on the source remote again. To

avoid another failed attempt, make certain

that the windows on the two remotes are fac-

ing one another.

In the factory default settings, the AVR remote is

programmed so that the commands transmitted

correspond to the device selected by pressing

E N D L E A R N I N G

Figure 33

one of the Input Selectors

4. This is logical,

12. If you wish to program the codes for another

device, repeat the procedure outline above,

but select a different device in Step 3.

as you want the remote to control the device

you have selected. However, in some circum-

stances you may have configured your system so

that the devices connected to the AVR do not

correspond to the default device settings and

the legends printed on the remote. For example,

if your system has two VCRs you may connect

the second VCR to the VID 2 input. There is no

Learning Codes for an Input

Selector

The AVR 635’s remote allows you to learn a spe-

cific code to be attached to one of the Input

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problem in doing that, but in normal operation

the commands issued after selecting the VID 2

input are for a television, not a VCR.

will scroll to its right. For example, press the

9. When the device being programmed does

turn off after a numeric key has been

⁄

Navigation Buttons

until the display

screen reads TV<-VCR to have the VID 2/TV

Button transmit the commands used to control

pressed, you must press the Set Button

within five seconds to enter the setting into

the remote’s memory. After you press the Set

button, the top line of the LCD display will

read SAVING... and then the word SAVED

will flash four times in the center of the bot-

tom line.

The AVR remote allows you to correct that situa-

tion through the “Changing Devices” process.

That enables you to assign the codes from one

type of device to a different button. For example,

in the steps below, we will explain how to pro-

gram the VID 2 buttons to provide the commands

to operate a VCR. Of course, you may program

the remote to have any of the devices take on

the code set of any other device, as your system

requires. And, with the AVR remote’s “Rename”

function, you can even change the way the name

of the device appears on the remote’s LCD dis-

play so that you see exactly which commands are

being sent.

a VCR. Press the Set Button

when the

desired device combination appears.

N E W D E V I C E T Y P E

T V <- V C R

10. When the codes are saved the remote will

return to normal operation, and whenever

Figure 36

5. Once the new device is selected, the remain-

der of the process will select the codes for the

specific brand to be used, and for that reason

they are identical to the way a device is pro-

grammed using manual entry. Continue the

process as outlined in the next few steps,

remembering that if the codes for your specific

device are not found you may select any brand

and then “learn” the proper codes into the

AVR remote using the process outlined on

page 47. To begin the process, start by select-

ing the brand of device, as shown in Figure 19.

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you press the Input Selector Button

that was just programmed, the display will

show the original device type code at the far

left side of the display, with the name of the

new code set type in brackets. For example,

the display will read TV<-VCR in our exam-

ple of replacing the TV codes with those for a

VCR.

To program the buttons normally assigned to one

device for the commands of another, follow these

steps:

Macro Programming

1. Press and hold the Program Button

for

Macros enable you to easily repeat frequently

used combinations of multiple remote control

commands with the touch of a single button.

Once a macro is programmed you may send up

to 20 commands with one press of the Power On

or Macro buttons. This will greatly simplify the

process of turning on your system, changing

devices or other common tasks. Thanks to the

remote’s two-line display, it is easier than ever

for you to take advantage of the power of macro

commands.

about three seconds while the message shown

in Figure 15 appears in the remote’s LCD

Press the

Navigation Buttons

until the brand name of the device you are

programming into the remote appears on the

lower line of the display and then press the

Information Display

ton when the red light under the Set Button

appears.

2. Release the but-

Set Button

2. The remote’s MAIN MENU message (Figure

16), will appear in the LCD display and the

6. The next step is important, as it determines

which codes will operate the source device or

display. Point the AVR remote at the device

being programmed and, following the instruc-

tions shown on the remote’s LCD

Set Button

red. Press the Navigation Buttons

Fwill remain illuminated in

⁄

twice so that CHANGE DEVICE appears on

the bottom line of the LCD screen, as shown in

Recording a Macro

To record a macro into the remote’s memory,

follow these steps:

Information Display

the Numeric Keys

ing with the “1” button. After you press the

“1” Button the remote’s LCD screen will

, press and release

Figure 34. Press the Set Button

to begin

one at a time, start-

the process of reassigning the commands used

for a particular device.

1. Press and hold the Program Button

for

M A I N M E N U

briefly go blank as the code is being transmit-

ted, but you will see the “transmit” icon in the

upper right corner of the display to serve as

confirmation that the remote is sending out

commands.

about three seconds while the message shown

in Figure 15 appears in the remote’s LCD

C H A N G E D E V I C E

Information Display

button when the red light under the Set

Button appears.

2. Release the

Figure 34

3. The next menu display is where you select the

Input Select, or device, that you wish to

change. When the display shown in Figure 35

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7. After you press and release the number key,

watch the device being programmed to see

whether it turns off. As shown in the instruc-

tions that will appear on the next menu screen

2. The remote’s MAIN MENU message (Figure

16), will appear in the LCD display and the

appears, press the

Navigation

Set Button

red. Press the Navigation Buttons

Fwill remain illuminated in

Buttons

to scroll through the list to find

⁄

the device you wish to use for another func-

tion. In this case we will select “TV,” and show

how to change it to take on the codes for

operating a VCR. When that device’s name

(Figure 21), press the Set Button

F, and

three times so that MACRO appears on the

bottom line of the LCD screen, as shown in

then skip to Step 9. If the unit does not turn

off, proceed to the next step.

Figure 37. Press the Set Button

to enter

the main macro menu branch.

appears, press the Set Button

8. If the device being programmed into the AVR

remote does NOT turn off after you have

M A I N M E N U

M A C R O

O L D D E V I C E T Y P E

T V

pressed the “1” key, continue Steps 6 and 7 by

pressing the available numeric keys shown

until the device turns off. If the device still does

not turn off after all choices have been tried,

the code for this specific device is not in the

AVR remote library under that brand name. If

that is the case, we suggest that you press the

Figure 37

Figure 35

3. At the next menu screen (Figure 38) press the

4. Once the “old” device type has been selected,

you need to tell the remote which set of

Set Button

to begin recording a macro.

remote codes to use as a replacement for the

device just selected. When the instructions

M A C R O

R E C O R D

M A C R O

Set Button

to accept the codes from

⁄¤

shown in Figure 36 appear, press the

another brand so that the programming is

completed, but remember that you will then

have to program the remote manually by fol-

lowing the Learning Commands instructions

on page 47.

Figure 38

Navigation Buttons

to scroll through

the list of device categories to find the name

of the device that you wish to use. The old

device name will remain on the left side of the

LCD screen, while the replacement device list

4. The next display screen (Figure 39) is where

you select the button that will be used to

recall the macro. The choices are the Power

On Button

or one of the discrete Macro

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⁄¤

Buttons

. Press the

Navigation

order they will be used. Press each button

within five seconds of the last button, remem-

bering to press the Input Selector 45

when you are changing device functions.

As the buttons on the remote are pressed,

the remote’s display screen will show the

steps in the macro as they are programmed

(Figure 43).

bottom line of the LCD screen, as shown in

until the name of the button

Figure 37. Press the Set Button

to enter

you wish to program the macro into is shown.

For this example we will show how to pro-

gram a series of commands that will automat-

ically be sent out every time the Power button

is pressed.

the main macro menu branch.

3. At the next menu screen (Figure 44) press

⁄¤

Navigation Buttons

until the

bottom line in the remote’s LCD display reads

ERASE A MACRO, as shown in Figure 44.

Press the Set Button

to begin the

R E C O R D

M A C R O

process of erasing a macro.

P O W E R O N

[ A V R ]

[ A V R ] P O W E R O N

M A C R O

Figure 39

E R A S E

M A C R O

Figure 43

5. The next screen that appears (Figure 40) is

where you select the device for the first com-

mand that will be sent out as part of the

⁄¤

9. For our example, we first want the AVR Power

On button pressed, followed by the TV Power

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:

Figure 44

4. The next display screen (Figure 45) is where

you select which macro will be erased. Press

⁄¤

macro. Press the

Navigation Buttons

until the name of the device appears on

the

Navigation Buttons

until the

the left side of the lower line in the LCD dis-

play. For this example, the first button we

want to have the macro “press” is the Power

On button, so the AVR device is selected.

Press the Set Button

device name appears to move to the next pro-

gramming step.

number of the macro you wish to erase

appears. For this example we will erase the

Power On macro created in the previous sec-

tion. When the name of the macro to be

• Power On

• VID 2/TV

• Power On

• VID 3/Cable

• Power On

• AVR

• Logic 7

when the desired

erased appears, press the Set Button

E R A S E

M A C R O

P O W E R O N

S E L E C T

A V R

D E V I C E

Figure 45

As each button is pressed to enter it into the

macro you will see the button names appear

and then scroll up on the LCD display as your

confirmation of the key entry (Figure 43).

5. The word ERASED will flash four times in the

bottom line of the remote’s LCD display, and

then the display will return to its normal con-

dition. When that happens the macro is

erased and the remote is returned to normal

operation.

Figure 40

6. The next display (Figure 41) is where you

begin entering the individual commands for

the macro, in the order you wish them to be

transmitted. Remember that when you want

to change devices, you must first press the

Input Selector 45for that button, and

then press the Command or Function key.

Since we want to program a series of events

that occur each time the Power On button is

pressed, press the AVR button. In your specific

macro, this is the first command button.

10. When all commands for the macro have

been entered, press the Set Button

save the macro. The display screen will show

the button to which the macro has been pro-

grammed and the number of steps used, and

the word SAVED will blink four times in the

lower line of the LCD display. When the dis-

play returns to normal, the macro has been

entered and the remote is ready for opera-

tion.

Read a Macro

To check the commands stored in the remote’s

memory for one of the buttons, follow these

steps:

1. Press and hold the Program Button

about three seconds while the message

shown in Figure 15 appears in the remote’s

LCD Information Display . Release the

button when the red light under the Set

Button appears.

for

S E L E C T

A V R

D E V I C E

11. If a macro has been programmed into the

Power On Button

3, it will play back

anytime the Power On button is pressed. As

the macro plays, you will see the steps

appear in the remote’s LCD display. Macros

programmed into one of the four discrete

Macro buttons may be activated at any time

by pressing the appropriate button.

Figure 41

7. The next display (Figure 42) and the subse-

quent screens are where the actual macro

programming take place. The words at the left

side of the top line of the display show the

button that is being programmed (e.g., the

Power On Button

Buttons ) and the indication at the right

side of the top line shows the number of

macro steps available of 20 possible steps.

Following the instructions on the remote’s

LCD screen, press the first key you wish to be

transmitted in the macro. In our example, we

first want the AVR to turn on, so the Power

2. The remote’s MAIN MENU message (Figure

16), will appear in the LCD display and the

Set Button

red. Press the Navigation Buttons

three times so that MACRO appears on the

bottom line of the LCD screen, as shown in

Figure 37. Press the Set Button

the main macro menu branch.

Fwill remain illuminated in

⁄

Erasing a Macro

or one of the Macro

Once a macro has been created and stored in

the AVR remote’s memory, you have the option

of erasing it. You may do this at any time by fol-

lowing these steps:

to enter

3. At the next menu screen (Figure 46) press the

⁄¤

Navigation Buttons

until the

1. Press and hold the Program Button

about three seconds while the message

shown in Figure 15 appears in the remote’s

LCD Information Display . Release the

button when the red light under the Set

Button appears.

for

bottom line in the remote’s LCD display shows

READ A MACRO, as shown in Figure 46.

Press the Set Button

process of erasing a macro.

to begin the

Button

should be pressed.

P O W E R O N

0 0 / 2 0

M A C R O

S E L E C T K E Y P R E S S

R E A D

M A C R O

2. The remote’s MAIN MENU message (Figure

16), will appear in the LCD display and the

Figure 42

Figure 46

Set Button

red. Press the Navigation Buttons

three times so that MACRO appears on the

Fwill remain illuminated in

8. Once the first command button for the macro

has been pressed, continue to press the but-

tons you wish to be part of the macro, in the

⁄

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4. The next display screen (Figure 47) is where

you select the macro to be read. Press the

⁄¤

Set Button

⁄¤

will remain illuminated in

Navigation Buttons

steps shown above, except that in Steps 4 and 5,

select the same device for both the DEVICE 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 set-

tings will appear as shown in Figure 53.

red. Press the

until PUNCH-THROUGH appears on the

bottom line of the LCD screen, as shown in

Figure 48. Press the Set Button to enter

Navigation Buttons

until the

name of the macro you wish to read appears.

For this example, we will read back the Power

On macro created in the previous section.

When the name of the macro to be erased

the main punch-through menu branch.

M A I N M E N U

P U N C H - T H R O U G H

appears, press the Set Button

P U N C H - T H R O U G H

T V <- T V

R E A D

M A C R O

Figure 48

Figure 53

P O W E R O N

3. At the next menu screen (Figure 49) press the

Channel Punch-Through

Figure 47

Set Button

to begin programming the

Channel punch-through allows the Channel

Up/Down buttons to send commands to a differ-

ent device than the one that has been selected

for other commands. For example, you may wish

to use a cable box or satellite receiver as the

source for a VCR, so you would want the

5. As soon as the Set button is pressed, the first

two steps in the macro will be appear in the

remote’s LCD screen. You may then use the

⁄¤

remote for Volume punch-through.

P U N C H - T H R O U G H

V O L U M E

Navigation Buttons

to step up or

down through the list of commands stored as

the macro. As you read the display, you will

see Device Selector Buttons 45

appear in brackets, (e.g., [AVR]). When the

step in the macro is a function, navigation or

any other button, it will appear next to the

bracketed read-out of the underlying device

(e.g., [AVR] POWER ON).

Figure 49

Channel Up/Down Selectors

to transmit

4. The next display screen (Figure 50) is where

you select the device that will receive the

punch-through commands. In our example,

that is the VID 2/TV button, as that is where

we want the AVR’s volume controls to be

⁄¤

commands to the cable box even though the

other button commands are programmed to

operate the VCR.

To program the AVR for Channel punch-through,

follow these steps. This example will show how

to program channel punch-through so that the

commands programmed for Channel Up/Down

for the VID 3/ Cable device will be transmitted

when the VID 1/VCR device has been selected as

the current device.

active. Press the

Navigation Buttons

until the name of the base device appears

6. When you are finished reviewing the macro’s

contents, press the Set Button

the remote to normal operation.

and then press the Set Button

to return

D E V I C E I N U S E

T V

Punch-Through Configuration

Figure 50

1. Press and hold the Program Button

for

Punch-through is a capability of the remote that

allows the Volume controls, Channel Up/Down

buttons or Transport keys (Play, Stop, Record, Fast

Forward and Reverse, and Skip Up/Down) to link

to a different device. For example, if your TV,

cable box or satellite receiver is connected

through the AVR you will most likely want to use

the AVR’s volume control commands even when

the remote has been set to issue all other com-

mands for the video device. “Punch-through”

enables you to easily program the remote to do

this.

about three seconds while the message shown

in Figure 15 appears in the remote’s LCD

5. At the next display screen (Figure 51), you will

select the device whose Volume Up/Down and

Mute commands will be used. Press the

Information Display

ton when the red light under the Set Button

appears.

2. Release the but-

⁄¤

Navigation Buttons

until the desired

device’s name appears to the right of the

device in use. In our example, that is the AVR

(indicated by AVR). When the desired

2. The remote’s MAIN MENU message (Figure

16), will appear in the LCD display and the

combination of devices appears, press the Set

Set Button

⁄¤

will remain illuminated in

Navigation Buttons

Button

red. Press the

until PUNCH-THROUGH appears on the

bottom line of the LCD screen, as shown in

Figure 48. Press the Set Button to enter

the main punch-through menu branch.

P U N C H - T H R O U G H

T V <- A V R

Volume Punch-Through

Figure 51

Follow these steps to enable the Volume

Up/Down and Mute controls from one device to

be used when the remote is otherwise pro-

grammed for a different device.

⁄¤

3. At the next menu screen, press the

Navigation Buttons until CHANNEL

6. When the Set button is pressed, the display

will change to show you that the new combi-

nation of control commands is being saved to

the unit’s memory, as shown in Figure 52. The

word SAVED will flash four times and then

the remote will return to normal operation.

appears on the bottom line of the LCD screen,

as shown in Figure 54. Press the Set Button

Note for Volume Punch-Through:

to begin programming the remote for

The remote’s default settings are for the AVR’s

volume controls to be used when any input or

device is selected with the exception of the VID

2/TV button. There is no need to program the

remote for volume punch-through for the AVR’s

controls with other sources, such as DVD. To have

the AVR’s volume commands used when the TV

device is selected, follow these steps:

Channel punch-through.

P U N C H - T H R O U G H

C H A N N E L

T V < - A V R [ V O L ]

S A V E D

Figure 54

Figure 52

4. The next display screen (Figure 55) is where

you select the device that will receive the

punch-through commands. In our example,

that is the VID 1/VCR button, as that is where

we want the cable box’s channel controls to

⁄¤

7. Once the punch-through is programmed, the

Volume Up/Down and Mute buttons of the

second device named will be used when those

buttons dgare pressed while the master

device is in use.

1. Press and hold the Program Button

for

about three seconds while the message shown

in Figure 15 appears in the remote’s LCD

be active. Press the

Buttons

device appears and then press the Set

Button

Navigation

until the name of the base

Returning the Volume Control Settings to

Default Operation:

If you wish to remove the Volume punch-through

so that the commands for Volume and Mute are

returned to the factory default setting, follow the

Information Display

2. Release the button

when the red light under the Set Button

appears.

2. The remote’s MAIN MENU message (Figure

16), will appear in the LCD display and the

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2. The remote’s MAIN MENU message (Figure

16), will appear in the LCD display and the

Returning the Transport Control Settings

to Default Operation:

D E V I C E I N U S E

V C R

Set Button

⁄¤

will remain illuminated in

Navigation Buttons

If you wish to remove the Transport Punch-

Through so that the transport commands are

returned to the factory default setting, follow the

steps shown above, except that in Steps 4 and 5,

select the same device for both the DEVICE 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 set-

tings will appear as shown in Figure 63.

Figure 55

red. Press the

until PUNCH-THROUGH appears on the

bottom line of the LCD screen, as shown in

Figure 48. Press the Set Button to enter

the main punch-through menu branch.

5. At the next display screen (Figure 56), you will

select the device whose Channel Up/Down

commands will be used. Press the

⁄¤

Navigation Buttons

until the desired

⁄¤

3. At the next menu screen, press the

Navigation Buttons until TRANS-

device name appears to the right of the device

in use. In our example, that is the cable box.

When the desired combination of devices

PORT appears on the bottom line of the LCD

appears, press the Set Button

screen, as shown in Figure 59. Press the Set

P U N C H - T H R O U G H

Button

to begin programming the

T V < - T V

P U N C H - T H R O U G H

remote for transport punch-through.

V C R <- C B L

Figure 63

P U N C H - T H R O U G H

T R A N S P O R T

Figure 56

Renaming

6. When the Set button is pressed, the display

will change to show you that the new combi-

nation of control commands is being saved to

the unit’s memory, as shown in Figure 57. The

word SAVED will flash four times and then

the remote will return to normal operation.

Figure 59

While the names given to the buttons and inputs

on the AVR represent recognizable categories of

audio/ video products, system operation may be

easier if the displays shown in the remote’s LCD

screen are customized to reflect the specific char-

acteristics of a playback source’s brand name or

the new function given to a specific button when

one remote’s controls are programmed into the

AVR remote. The AVR remote allows you to

change the name of either a master device or

any button on the remote using the following

steps.

4. The next display screen (Figure 60) is where

you select the device that will receive the

punch-through commands. In our example,

that is the TV button, as that is where we want

the VCR’s transport controls to be active. Press

⁄¤

V C R < - C B L [ C H A N ]

S A V E D

the

Navigation Buttons

until the

name of the base device appears and then

press the Set Button

Figure 57

7. Once the punch-through is programmed, the

channel up/down buttons of the second device

named will be used when those buttons

D E V I C E I N U S E

T V

Renaming a Device

Figure 60

are pressed while the master device is in use.

To rename a specific device/input source button,

follow these steps. For this example, we will

show you how to rename the Device/Input

Selector normally shown as “TV” to “HDTV

TUNER.”

5. At the next display screen (Figure 61), you will

select the device whose transport commands

⁄¤

Returning the Channel Control Settings to

Default Operation:

will be used. Press the

Navigation

If you wish to remove the Channel Punch-

Through so that the commands for Channel

Up/Down are returned to the factory default set-

ting, follow the steps shown above, except that

in Steps 4 and 5, select the same device for both

the DEVICE IN USE on the left side of the bot-

tom 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 58.

Buttons

until the desired device name

appears to the right of the device in use. In our

example, that is the VCR. When the desired

combination of devices appears, press the Set

1. Press and hold the Program Button

about three seconds while the message shown

in Figure 15 appears in the remote’s LCD

for

Button

Information Display

ton when the red light under the Set Button

appears.

2. Release the but-

P U N C H - T H R O U G H

T V <- V C R

Figure 61

2. The remote’s MAIN MENU message (Figure

16), will appear in the LCD display and the

Set Button

red. Press the

6. When the Set button is pressed, the display

will change to show you that the new combi-

nation of control commands is being saved to

the unit’s memory, as shown in Figure 62. The

word SAVED will flash four times and then

the remote will return to normal operation.

P U N C H - T H R O U G H

⁄¤

will remain illuminated in

Navigation Buttons

V C R <- V C R

until RENAME appears on the bottom

Figure 58

line of the LCD screen, as shown in Figure 66.

Transport Punch-Through

Transport punch-through allows the Play

Stop , Fast Forward/Reverse , Pause

, Record and Skip Up/Down but-

tons to send commands to a different device

M A I N M E N U

R E N A M E

T V <- V C R [ T R S ]

S A V E D

Figure 66

⁄¤

Figure 62

3. At the next menu screen press the

Navigation Buttons

DEVICE appears on the bottom line of the

LCD screen, as shown in Figure 67. Press the

than the one that has been selected for other

commands. For example, you may wish to oper-

ate the transport of a second VCR you have con-

nected to the VID 2/TV input, as shown in the

following example.

until RENAME

7. Once the punch-through is programmed, the

transport buttons of the second device named

will be used when those buttons are pressed

while the master device is in use.

Set Button

to begin renaming a device.

1. Press and hold the Program Button

about three seconds while the message shown

for

R E N A M E

R E N A M E D E V I C E

in Figure 15 appears in the remote’s LCD

Figure 67

Information Display

ton when the red light under the Set Button

appears.

2. Release the but-

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4. The next display screen (Figure 68) is where

you select the device that will be renamed. In

our example, that is the TV button. Press the

⁄¤

9. When the text entry is complete, press the

Set Button . The LCD display will blink

DEVICE RENAMED three times and then

screen, as shown in Figure 69. Press the Set

Button to continue.

R E N A M E

Navigation Buttons

until the

return to normal operation.

R E N A M E K E Y

name of the base device appears and then

press the Set Button

Once a device is renamed you will see the new

name on the top line of the remote’s LCD display

Figure 69

whenever the Input/Device Selector

4. The next display screen (Figure 70) is where

you select the device within which the key to

be renamed exists. Press the

R E N A M E D E V I C E

T V

pressed, or when any other command/function

button on the remote is pressed after the main

Device Selector is pressed. Note that renaming a

device in the remote will not change the name of

the input used by the on-screen menu system of

the AVR.

⁄¤

Figure 68

Navigation Buttons

until the name of

5. At the next menu screen you will see the

device name on the bottom line of the display

with a blinking cursor box to the right of the

the base device appears. In our example, since

we want to rename a button within the DVD

device memory, DVD should appear in the

lower line of the LCD. When the desired device

‹

device name. Press the Navigation

Notes on Renaming Devices:

• To move the cursor to the right or left of the

display during the renaming process, press the

‹ ›

Buttons

to return the blinking cursor to

name appears, press the Set Button

the far left side of the display line. You may

then retitle the device name as shown in the

next step.

S E L E C T

D V D

D E V I C E

Navigation Buttons

as required.

• The table below shows the letters, numbers

and characters that may be accessed by press-

ing the Numeric Keys:

Figure 70

6. To enter the new name, press the Numeric

Keys

H. The letters above the numbered

5. At the next menu screen you will select the

first button within the device to be renamed,

as instructed in the display shown in Figure

71. Select the button by simply pressing it on

the remote.

buttons indicate which letter or symbol will

appear when the button is pressed during the

renaming process. The first press of the button

will enter the first letter shown, subsequent

presses of the same button will change the

display to the other letters above that num-

bered key. For example, since the first letter we

need to rename the input to HDTV Tuner is an

“H”, you would locate the “H” above the “4”

button, and press the button twice. The first

press shows a “G,” the second press changes

it to an “H.” Consult the table at the end of

this section to see which characters pressing a

particular button generates.

Key

Characters Key

Characters

M,N,O,6

P,Q,R,S,7

T,U,V,8

W,X,Y,Z,9

-,.,#,0

[,],/,1

A,B,C,2

D,E,F,3

G,H,I,4

J,K,L,5

S E L E C T

K E Y

• Renaming a device changes the name of the

device only, not any of the individual key func-

tions within that device memory. To change the

name of an individual device, follow the

instructions in the next section.

Figure 71

6. Depending on whether or not the button

pressed already has a named function within

the device selected, one of two things will

happen.

Renaming Individual Keys

a. If the button to be renamed already has a

pre-programmed, or previously renamed

title in the remote’s memory, you will see

that name on the top line of the LCD dis-

play, and a blinking block cursor will appear

on the far left side of the bottom line of the

display, as shown in Figure 72.

Thanks to the programming flexibility of the AVR

remote, an individual button on the remote may

be assigned a feature or function that is different

from the name that appears as the factory

default when the button is pressed. However,

with the Rename Key function it is possible to

rename almost any button on the remote so that

when the button is pressed you will see a more

descriptive or appropriate name displayed.

7. After you enter the first letter of the new

device name, there are three options for enter-

ing the next character:

a. To enter a letter that requires a different

numeric key to be pressed, simply press that

button. The cursor will automatically move

to the next position and the first letter

accessed by the new button will appear.

Following our example, the next letter need-

ed is a “D,” so you would press the “3”

button once.

b. If the button to be renamed does not have a

function in the device selected, the top line

of the LCD screen will be blank, and a blink-

ing block cursor will appear on the far left

side of the bottom line of the display, as

shown in Figure 73.

To rename a specific button on the remote, fol-

low these steps. For this example, we will show

you how to rename the Tone Control Button

, which is normally not used when DVD is

b. To enter a letter that uses the same numeric

key, you must first press the Navigation

selected so that it reads ZOOM in the remote’s

display.

›

D I S C S K I P

Buttons

to move the blinking cursor

block to the next position. Then press the

1. Press and hold the Program Button

about three seconds while the message shown

for

Figure 72

Numeric Key

as required to enter the

desired letter.

in Figure 15 appears in the remote’s LCD

Information Display

ton when the red light under the Set Button

appears.

2. Release the but-

›

c. To enter a blank space, press the

Navigation Buttons

twice. The first

Figure 73

press will move the cursor to the right, and

the second press will move the cursor one

more space to the right, leaving a blank

space between the last letter and the next

one.

2. The remote’s MAIN MENU message (Figure

16), will appear in the LCD display and the

7. To enter the new name for the key, press the

Numeric Keys

numbered buttons indicate which letters or

symbols will appear when the button is

pressed during the renaming process. The first

press of the button will enter the first charac-

ter shown, subsequent presses of the same

button will change the display to the other let-

ters above that numbered key. For example,

H. The letters above the

Set Button

red. Press the

⁄¤

will remain illuminated in

Navigation Buttons

until RENAME appears on the bottom

8. Repeat Step 7 as needed to enter all the

needed letters, numbers, characters and

spaces.

line of the LCD screen, as shown in Figure 66.

⁄¤

3. At the next menu screen press the

Navigation Buttons

until RENAME

KEY appears on the bottom line of the LCD

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since the first letter we need to rename the

Tone button to Zoom is a “Z,” so you would

locate the “Z” above the “9” button, and

press the button four times. The first press

shows a “W,” the subsequent presses step

through the other letters available until the

“Z” appears. Consult the table on this page to

see which characters are available by pressing

a particular button.

Notes on Renaming Keys:

4. When the remote has been totally reset and

returned to the factory default condition, a

REMOTE RESET COMPLETE message will

appear (Figure 76) briefly, and then the remote

will return to normal operation.

• Renaming a key does not change its function.

You may change the function of an individual

key by learning a new code into the remote.

See page 34 for more information.

• When a key is renamed it will only apply to the

specific device selected in Step 4. The same key

may be renamed as needed for each individual

device with which it is used.

R E M O T E R E S E T

C O M P L E T E

Figure 76

8. After you enter the first letter of the new

device name, there are three options for

entering the next character:

Backlight Options

Resetting the Remote

The AVR 635’s remote has a built-in backlight

system that makes it easier to use the remote

when the room lighting is dimmed for an optimal

home theater experience. To turn the backlight-

Depending on the way in which the remote has

been programmed, there may be a situation

where you wish to totally erase all changes that

have been made to the remote and return it to

the factory defaults. You may do that by follow-

ing the steps shown below, but remember that

once the remote is reset, ALL changes that have

been made, including programming for use with

other devices, learned keys, macros, punch-

through settings and key names, will be erased

and any settings you had previously made will

have to be reentered.

a. To enter a letter that requires a different

numeric key to be pressed, simply press that

button. The cursor will automatically move

to the next position and the first letter

accessed by the new button will appear.

Following our example, the next letter need-

ed is an “O,” so you would press the “6”

button once.

ing on, simply press the Light Button

Q. That

button is made from a special “glow” material

that makes it easier to find in dark rooms. This

glow feature does not use any battery power, so

the glow will fade when the remote is kept in a

dark room for an extended period of time. You

may “recharge” it by placing the remote in nor-

mal room lighting for a few hours.

b. To enter a letter that uses the same numeric

›

key, you must first press the Navigation

Buttons

block to the next position. Then press the

Numeric Key as required to enter the

to move the blinking cursor

To erase all settings and reset the remote to the

original factory default settings and displays, fol-

low these steps:

Once the Light Button

is pressed, the

remote’s backlighting will remain on for approxi-

mately 7 seconds, and when you press any but-

ton on the remote while the backlighting is on,

the light will stay on for another 7 seconds.

However, the remote’s “Couch” function will

conserve battery power by turning both the back-

lighting and the LCD display off when any button

is pressed for more than 30 seconds.

desired letter. This is the way you would

enter the second “O” in the word ZOOM,

and again for the letter “M.”

1. Press and hold the Program Button

about three seconds while the message shown

in Figure 15 appears in the remote’s LCD

for

›

c. To enter a blank space, press the

Navigation Buttons

twice. The first

Information Display

ton when the red light under the Set Button

appears.

2. Release the but-

press will move the cursor to the right, and

the second press will move the cursor one

more space to the right, leaving a blank

space between the last letter and the next

one.

2. The remote’s MAIN MENU message (Figure

16), will appear in the LCD display and the

You may also configure the remote so that the

backlighting will come on, any time a button is

pressed.

Set Button

red. Press the

⁄¤

will remain illuminated in

Navigation Buttons

9. Repeat Steps 7 and 8 as needed to complete

entering the needed letters, numbers, charac-

ters and spaces.

To set this option, follow these steps:

until USER RESET appears on the bot-

tom line of the LCD screen, as shown in Figure

74.

1. Press and hold the Program Button

for

about 3 seconds while the message shown in

Figure 24 appears in the remote’s LCD display.

Release the button when the red light under

10. When the text entry is complete, press the

Set Button

F. The new name will be

M A I N M E N U

entered into the remote’s memory, replacing

the default name.

U S E R R E S E T

the Set Button

appears.

Figure 74

2. When the remote’s Main Menu message (Fig.

25) appears in the LCD display and the Set

11. At this point you have two options:

3. Press the Set Button

to reset the

a. If you wish to program an additional key

within the same device, press the Set

remote. Note that once the Set Button is

pressed the process may not be stopped. While

the remote’s memory is being cleared a

RESETTING... message will appear in the

upper line of the remote’s LCD screen as

shown in Figure 75.

It may take a few minutes for the reset process

to take place, and the length of time will vary

depending on how much customization and

programming has taken place. Please be

patient; as long as the message appears in the

display the remote is functioning properly.

Button

the

remains illuminated in red, press

⁄¤

Navigation Buttons until

Button

as instructed by the bottom

BACKLIGHTappears in the bottom line

of the LCD screen, as shown in Figure 77.

line of the LCD display reading ANOTHER

KEY. The remote will return to the SELECT

A KEY menu option as shown in Step 6.

Repeat the instructions in Steps 6 though

11 to rename the next key.

M A I N M E N U

B A C K L I G H T

Figure 77

b. If you have no additional keys to rename,

⁄

press the Navigation Buttons

3. Press the Set Button

and then press

again so

once so that the menu screen displays EXIT

on the bottom line of the display. Press the

⁄¤

the

Navigation Buttons

that ONFULLappears in the bottom line of

the LCD display, as shown in Figure 78.

Set Button

to return the remote to

R E S E T T I N G . . .

normal operation.

B A C K L I G H T

O N F U L L

Figure 75

Figure 78

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Programming the Remote

4. Press the Set Button

one more time. The

• When the batteries approach a level below

which the remote will not function, the

remote’s LCD screen will display a LOW

BATTERY warning as shown in Figure 80. We

strongly recommend replacing the batteries as

soon as this message appears to avoid the loss

of programming and configuration settings.

These settings are not lost when the batteries

are changed quickly.

LCD display will show the word SAVING on

the top line for about 2 seconds and then flash

SAVEDfour times on the bottom line 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 shown

above, but in Step 3, select the option that has

the word NORMALon the bottom line of the

LCD display.

A V R

L O W B A T T E R Y

Figure 80

• The remote has a built-in backlight that may be

activated by pressing the Light Button

This button is made from a special “glow”

material so that it is easier to find in dark

rooms. This glow feature does not consume any

electricity, but the glow will fade when the

remote is kept in a dark location for an extend-

ed period of time. The “glow” feature may be

restored by placing the remote in normal room

light for a few hours.

Additional Notes on Configuring and

Operating the Remote:

• When the remote is being programmed, it will

automatically time-out if no button is pressed

within a thirty-second period. The message

shown in Figure 79 will appear briefly, and the

remote will then exit the feature being pro-

grammed and any data entered will be lost.

T I M E O U T O R

• The remote’s backlight will remain lit for

C L R K E Y P R E S S E D

approximately five seconds after the Light

Figure 79

Button

is pressed, and it will stay lit for

another five seconds if any key is pressed while

the backlight is on. You may keep the backlight

lit by holding the Light Button, but extensive

use of the backlight will reduce battery life.

• The programming or configuration process may

also be stopped at any time by pressing the

Clear Button

X. The message shown in

Figure 79 will appear, the data entered in the

current process will be lost and the remote will

return to normal operation. Any process that

was underway when the button will be pressed

must be re-started.

• The LCD display will remain on for ten seconds

after a key is pressed and then turn off to con-

serve battery life.

• When any button is held for more than thirty

seconds the LCD will turn off and the remote

will stop transmitting the codes to conserve

battery life.

• Extensive use of the programming, learning

and configuration functions of the remote may

consume significantly more battery power than

normal remote operation. While the batteries

should last for four to six months in normal

operation, you may find that they need to be

changed sooner after the remote is pro-

grammed for the first time.

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Troubleshooting Guide

SYMPTOM

CAUSE

SOLUTION

Unit does not function when Main

• No AC Power

• Make certain AC power cord is plugged

into a live outlet

Power Switch

is pushed

• 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

• Mute is on

• Press Mute button

• Volume control is down

• Turn up volume control

Units turns on, but Front-Panel

Display does not light

• Display brightness is turned off

• Follow the instructions in the Display Brightness section

on page 41 so that the display is set to VFDFULL

No sound from any speaker;

light around Power switch

• Amplifier is in protection mode

due to possible short

• Check speaker-wire connections for shorts at receiver

and speaker ends

is red

• Amplifier is in protection mode

due to internal problems

• Contact your local Harman Kardon service depot

No sound from surround or

center speakers

• Incorrect surround mode

• Input is mono

• Select a mode other than Stereo

• There is no surround information from mono sources (except with

Theater and Hall surround modes)

• Incorrect configuration

• Check speaker mode configuration

• Stereo or Mono program material

• Some surround modes may not create rear-channel information

from nonencoded programs

Unit does not respond to

remote commands

• Weak batteries in remote

• Wrong device selected

• Change remote batteries

• Press the AVR Selector

• Remote sensor

is obscured

• 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

Letters flash in the Channel Indicator • Digital audio feed paused

Display and Digital Audio stops

• Resume play for DVD

• Check that Digital Signal is fed to the Digital Input selected

HDCD encoded disc does not trigger

HDCD indicator

• Surround mode in use

• Analog feed in use

• Select “Surround Off” mode

• Connect and select digital connection to CD player

To clear the AVR’s entire system memory includ-

ing tuner presets, output level settings, delay

times and speaker configuration data, first put

NOTE: Resetting the processor will erase any

configuration settings you have made for

speakers, output levels, surround modes, digital

input assignments as well as the tuner presets.

After a reset the unit will be returned to the

factory presets, and all settings for these items

must be reentered.

Processor Reset

In the rare case where the unit’s operation or the

displays seem abnormal, the cause may involve

the erratic operation of the system’s memory or

microprocessor.

the unit in Standby by pressing the System

Power Control button

2. Next, press the

Surround Mode

and the RDS buttons

simultaneously.

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 unit’s operation. If the

system still malfunctions, a system reset may

clear the problem.

The unit will turn on automatically and display

the RESETmessage in the Main Infor-

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.

mation Display

˜. Note that once you have

cleared the memory in this manner, it is necessary

to re-establish all system configuration settings

and tuner presets.

If these steps do not solve the problem, consult

an authorized Harman Kardon service depot.

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Technical Specifications

Audio Section

Stereo Mode

FM Tuner Section

Frequency Range

87.5–108MHz

IHF 1.3 µV/13.2dBf

Mono/Stereo: 70/68dB (DIN)

Mono/Stereo: 0.15/0.2%

40dB @ 1kHz

400kHz: 70dB

80dB

90dB

Continuous Average Power (FTC)

Usable Sensitivity

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

Distortion

Stereo Separation

Selectivity

90 Watts per channel, 20Hz–20kHz,

@ < 0.07% THD, both channels driven into 8 ohms

5/7 Channel Surround Modes

Power Per Individual Channel

Image Rejection

IF Rejection

Front L&R channels:

75 Watts per channel,

@ < 0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms

AM Tuner Section

Frequency Range

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

Usable Sensitivity

Distortion

520–1710kHz

45dB

Loop: 500µV

1kHz, 50% Mod: 0.8%

10kHz: 30dB

Center channel:

75 Watts, @ < 0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms

Surround (L & R Side, L & R Back) channels:

75 Watts per channel,

@ < 0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms

Selectivity

Input Sensitivity/Impedance

Video Section

Linear (High Level)

200mV/47kohms

95dB

Video Format

PAL/NTSC

1Vp-p/75 ohms

Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF-A)

Input Level/Impedance

Output Level/Impedance

Video Frequency Response

(Composite and S-Video) 10Hz–8MHz (–3dB)

Video Frequency

Surround System Adjacent Channel Separation

Analog Decoding

(Pro Logic, etc.)

Dolby Digital (AC-3)

DTS

40dB

55dB

Response (Component)

10Hz-50MHz (-3dB)

Frequency Response

@ 1W (+0dB, –3dB)

10Hz–130kHz

50 Amps

General

Power Requirement

Power Consumption

AC 220-240V/50Hz

High Instantaneous

Current Capability (HCC)

59W idle, 1040W maximum

(7 channels driven)

Transient Intermodulation

Distortion (TIM)

Dimensions (Max)

Width

Unmeasurable

16 µsec

440mm

165mm

435mm

18.6 kg

Rise Time

Slew Rate

Height

Depth

Weight

40V/µsec**

Depth measurement includes knobs, buttons and terminal connections.

Height measurement includes feet and chassis.

All features and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Supplied Accessories

The following accessory items are supplied with the AVR 635.

If any of these items are missing, please contact Harman Kardon

customer service at www.harmankardon.com.

Harman Kardon and Power for the Digital Revolution are registered trademarks of

Harman International Industries, Incorporated.

• A system remote control

• A Zone II remote control

is a trademark of Harman International Industries, Inc.

(Patent No. 5,386,478).

• An

microphone

*Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

• Extender rod for microphone

• An AM loop antenna

• An FM wire antenna

• Six AAA batteries

“Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” “Pro Logic II,” "Pro Logix IIx" and the Double-D symbol are

trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished

DTS and DTS Surround, DTS-ES and DTS Neo:6 are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

Logic 7 is a registered trademark of Harman International Industries, Incorporated.

HDCD is a registered trademark of Pacific Microsonics, Inc.

A-BUS and A-BUS Ready are registered trademarks of Leisure Tech Electronics Pty Ltd Australia.

TiVo is a registered trademark of TiVo, Inc.

Replay TV is a registered trademark of Digital Networks North America, Inc.

**Without input anti slewing and output isolation networks.

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