® ® Power for the Digital Revolution. AVR 330 AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER OWNER’S MANUAL DIGITAL LOGIC 7 PRO LOGIC 3 STEREO DSP 5 CH. STEREO SURR.
AVR 330 AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER 3 4 4 5 7 10 14 15 17 17 17 18 19 20 22 23 23 24 25 25 25 25 25 26 26 27 29 30 30 31 31 31 31 31 32 33 33 33 35 35 35 35 35 35 36 37 37 37 37 38 39 41 52 52 53 Introduction Safety Information Unpacking Front-Panel Controls Rear-Panel Connections Main Remote Control Functions Zone II Remote Control Functions Installation and Connections System Configuration Speaker Placement System Setup Input Setup Surround Setup Speaker Setup Delay Settings Output Level Adjustment Using EzSet
INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon®! With the purchase of a Harman Kardon AVR 330 you are about to begin many years of listening enjoyment. Designed to provide all the excitement and detail of movie soundtracks and every nuance of musical selections, the AVR 330 is truly a multichannel receiver for the new millennium. The front panel offers coax and optical digital inputs for direct connection to digital recorders.
SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR 330 has been designed for use with 120-volt AC current. Connection to a line voltage other than that for which it is intended can create a safety and fire hazard and may damage the unit. If you have any questions about the voltage requirements for your specific model, or about the line voltage in your area, contact your selling dealer before plugging the unit into a wall outlet.
FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS ¯ ˘ ¸ DIGITAL ˜ ˆ LOGIC 7 PRO LOGIC 3 STEREO DSP 5 CH. STEREO ı VID 1 DVD VID 2 CD VID 3 FMAM VID 4 TAPE 68CH SURR.
FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS options for the mode group selected. The specific modes will vary based on the number of speakers available, the mode group and if the input source is digital or analog. For example, press the Surround Mode Group Selector 7 to select a mode grouping such as Dolby or Logic 7, and then press this button to see the specific mode choices available. For more information on mode selection, see page 26.
REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS 40 41 39 37 32 34 36 38 35 33 k i g e c a 31 j h f d b · ° ‡ ¡ ™ £ ¢ ∞ § ¶ ¡ Multiroom Audio Outputs ™ CD Audio Inputs £ Tape Outputs ¢ Remote IR Input ∞ Multiroom IR Input § Remote IR Output ¶ Preamp Outputs • Subwoofer Output ª Front Speaker Outputs ‚ Surround Back/Multiroom Speaker Outputs ⁄ Surround Speaker Outputs ¤ Center Speaker Output ‹ Video 2 Component Video Inputs › DVD Component Video Inputs ‹ ⁄ ª • ‚ ¤ fi Component Video Monitor Outputs fl Fan Vents ‡ AC
REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS ¶ Preamp Outputs: Connect these jacks to an optional, external power amplifier for applications where higher power is desired. Connect the black (–) terminal on the AVR to the black (–) terminal on your speaker. (See page 15 for more information on speaker polarity.) Dolby Digital signal, DTS signal or a standard PCM digital source. Do not connect the RF digital output of an LD player to these jacks.
REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS 34 Video 1 Audio/Video Inputs: Connect the composite video and L/R analog audio PLAY/OUT jacks of a VCR or other video source to these jacks. 35 Video 1 Audio/Video Outputs: Connect the composite video and L/R analog audio REC/IN jacks of a VCR or other video recording device such as a DVD recorder or PVR to these jacks. 36 Video 2 Audio/Video Inputs: Connect the composite video and L/R analog audio PLAY/OUT jacks of a VCR or other video source to these jacks.
MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS e f g h ON MUTE OFF TM AVR DVD CD TAPE VCR VID1 TV VID2 CBL/SAT VID3 VID4 DIM AM/FM 6/8 CH SPL TEST T/V NIGHT M-ROOM 42 41 40 i 39 VOL. n q r s TA L 35 LA DE PR EV 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 TUN-M 9 0 MEM DIRECT CLEAR t u 34 33 TUNING OSD D.SKIP M2 M3 v PRESET 32 M4 30 31 M1 w o SET p n 36 Y o SP K R m 37 ME N E CH . GU ID l 38 H. k SLEEP CH. SURR. .
MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT NOTE: The AVR 330’s remote may be programmed to control up to eight devices, including the AVR 330. Before using the remote, it is important to remember to press the Input Selector Button e that corresponds to the unit you wish to operate. In addition, the AVR 330’s remote is shipped from the factory to operate the AVR 330 and most Harman Kardon CD or DVD players and cassette decks.
MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS t 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 r to select a station. (See page 29 for more information on the tuner.) u Tuning Up/Down: When the tuner is in use, these buttons will tune up or down through the selected frequency band.
MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS When you wish to use the 6-Channel/8-Channel Direct Input j in conjunction with a video source, you must first select the video source by pressing one of the Input Selectors e, then press this button to choose the device connected to the 6-Channel/8Channel Direct Input j as the audio source. 42 Mute: Press this button to momentarily silence the AVR 330 or TV set being controlled, depending on which device has been selected.
ZONE II REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS POWER A MUTE K OFF AVR VID1 VID2 AM//FM VID3 VID4 DVD CD TAPE DN TUNING UP DN PRESET UP B ∫ AVR Selector: Press this button to turn on the AVR 330. The input in use when the unit was last on will be selected. C D E F G ç AM/FM Tuner Select: Press this button to select the Tuner as the input to the Multiroom system. Press it again to change between the AM and FM bands.
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS System Installation After unpacking the unit, locating it in a place with adequate ventilation 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.
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 7. If another device with component video outputs is available, connect it to the Video 2 Component Video Inputs ‹. The audio connections for this device should be made to either the Video 2 Audio Inputs 36 or any of the Optical or Coaxial Digital Input Jacks dg*(. 8. If the component video inputs are used, connect the Component Video Monitor Outputs fi to the component video inputs of your TV, projector or display device. 9.
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION may be placed on a rear wall, behind the listening position. As with the side speakers, rear surrounds should be located so that the bottom of the cabinet is at least two feet higher than the listeners’ ears. The speakers should be no more than six feet behind the rear of the seating area. When all audio, video and system connections have been made, there are a few configuration adjustments that must be made.
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION * > I S S D C M A 5. Turn the AVR 330 on either by pressing the Standby/On Switch 3 on the front panel, or via the remote by pressing the Power On Button d, the AVR Selector f or any of the Input Selectors eg on the remote. The Power Indicator 2 will turn blue to confirm that the unit is on, and the Front Panel Displays will also light. Using the On-Screen Display When making the following adjustments, you may find it easier to use the AVR 330’s on-screen display system.
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION as well as being indicated in the front-panel Input Indicators ı. If the input will use the standard left/right analog inputs, no further adjustment is needed. * INPUT SETUP * > INPUT :VIDEO 1 DIGITAL IN :ANALOG BACK TO MASTER MENU Figure 2 If you wish to associate one of the digital inputs with the selected input source, press the ¤ Button n on the remote while the INPUT SETUP menu (Figure 2) is on the screen, and the on-screen cursor will drop down to the DIGITAL IN line.
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION pressed, D-RA will appear in the lower third of the video screen and in the Lower Display Line ¯. Press the ⁄/¤ Buttons within three seconds to select the desired setting. When all settings for the surround setup have been made, press the ⁄/¤ Buttons n so that the › cursor is next to BACK TO MASTER MENU, and press the Set Button p to return to the MASTER MENU.
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION When LARGE is selected, a full-range output will be sent to the front left and front right outputs. Depending on the choice made in the SUBWOOFER line in this menu, bass information may also be directed to the front left/right speakers, a subwoofer or both.
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION speaker’s internal low-frequency driver, as opposed to the midrange driver. 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 three groupings, front left/right, center and surrounds, by looking at the specifications page of the speakers’ 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.
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION With the on-screen > cursor pointing to CENTER, press the ‹ / › Buttons o until the distance from the center speaker to the preferred listening position is entered. Next, press the ¤ Button n to move the cursor to the SURROUND line and use the ‹ / › Buttons o again to enter the distance from the video display at the front of the room to the surround speakers. Finally, if the system is configured for 7.
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Manual Output Level Adjustment Output levels may also be adjusted manually, either to set them to a specific level with an SPL meter, or to make fine-tuning adjustments to the levels obtained using the EzSet remote.
OPERATION Basic Operation Once you have completed the initial setup and configuration of the AVR 330, it is simple to operate and enjoy. The following instructions will help you maximize the enjoyment of your new receiver: Turning the AVR 330 On or Off • When using the AVR 330 for the first time, you must press the Main Power Switch 1 on the front panel to turn the unit on. This places the unit in a Standby mode, as indicated by the amber color of the Power Indicator 2.
OPERATION • For private listening, plug the 1/4" stereo phone plug from a pair of stereo headphones into the front-panel Headphone Jack 4. When the headphone plug is connected, the word HEADPHONE will scroll once across the Lower Display Line ¯ and all speakers will be silenced. When the headphone plug is removed, the audio feed to the speakers will be restored.
OPERATION Surround Mode Chart MODE FEATURES 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 (LFE) channel. 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.
OPERATION should also be connected to their appropriate inputs on the AVR 330 rear panel (e.g., connect the analog stereo audio output from a DVD to the DVD Audio Inputs 33 on the rear panel when you connect the source’s digital outputs). If you have not already configured an input for a digital source using the on-screen menus as shown on pages 18–19, first select the input using the remote or front-panel controls, as outlined in this manual.
OPERATION feed to the AVR 330. It is also possible for the type of signal feed to change during the course of a DVD playback. In some cases, the previews of special material will only be recorded in 2.0 audio, while the main feature is available in 5.1 audio. The AVR 330 will automatically sense changes to the bitstream and channel count and reflect them in these indicators. The letters used by the Speaker/Channel Input Indicators ˆ also flash to indicate when a bitstream has been interrupted.
OPERATION 2. Within five seconds, press the Numeric Keys r corresponding to the location where you wish to store this station’s frequency. Once entered, the preset number will appear in the Upper Display Line ˜. 3. Repeat the process after tuning any additional stations to be preset. Recalling Preset Stations • To manually select a station previously entered in the preset memory, press the Numeric Keys r that correspond to the desired station’s memory location.
ADVANCED FEATURES The AVR 330 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 additional options that you may wish to use. Surround Amplifier Channel Assignment The AVR 330 is equipped with seven full-power amplifier channels to allow for complete 7.1-channel operation without the need for additional external amplifiers.
ADVANCED FEATURES To turn off the semi-OSD system, you’ll need to make an adjustment in the ADVANCED SELECT menu (Figure 10). To start the adjustment, press the OSD Button v to bring the MASTER MENU to the screen. Press the ¤ Button n, until the on-screen > cursor is next to the ADVANCED line. Press the Set Button p to enter the ADVANCED SELECT menu. To change the full-OSD Time-Out, you will need to make an adjustment in the ADVANCED SELECT menu (Figure 10).
MULTIROOM OPERATION The AVR 330 is fully equipped to operate as the control center for a complete multiroom system that is capable of sending one source to a second zone in the house while a separate source is listened to in the main room. In addition to providing for control over the selection of the remote source and its volume, the AVR 330 offers a comprehensive range of options for powering the speakers in the second zone.
MULTIROOM OPERATION Once the Multiroom system is turned on, it will remain on even if the AVR 330 is placed in the Standby mode in the main room by pressing the Power Off Button a on the remote or the Standby/On Button 3 on the front panel. When the Multiroom system is on, but the AVR is otherwise placed in Standby in the main room, a MULTI-ROOM ON indication will remain lit at half brightness in the Lower Display Line ¯ to remind you that one part of the system is still in operation.
PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE The AVR 330 is equipped with a powerful remote control that will control not only the receiver’s functions, but also most popular brands of audio and video equipment, including CD players, cassette decks, TV sets, cable boxes, VCRs, satellite receivers and other home theater equipment.
PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE Indicator c will flash green to confirm each button press as you enter commands. NOTE: While entering commands for Power On/Off of any device during a macro sequence, press the Mute Button 42 . DO NOT press the actual Power button. 4. The red LED under the AVR Selector f will go out, and the Program/SPL Indicator c will turn green and flash three times before it goes out. 5. When the Program/SPL Indicator c goes out, the Macro has been erased. 3.
PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE • When a button is pressed on the AVR 330 remote, the red light under the Input Selector ef for the product being operated should flash briefly. If the Device Control Selector flashes for some but not all buttons for a particular product, it does NOT indicate a problem with the remote but rather that no function is programmed for the button being pushed.
PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE Example: To use the TV button to operate a second VCR, first press the TV Input Selector e and the Mute Button 42 at the same time until the red light glows under the TV Button e. Press the VCR Button e, followed by the three-digit code for the specific model you wish to control. Finally, press the TV Button e again.
FUNCTION LIST No.
FUNCTION LIST No. Button Name AVR Function DVD 45 Tune Up Tune Up Next Chapter Track Direct 46 Direct Direct Tuner Entry Angle Random Play 47 Clear Clear Clear Clear 48 Preset Up Preset Tune Up Slow Forward +10 49 Tune Down Tune Down Prev Chapter Track Increment 50 OSD OSD 51 D.
SETUP CODE TABLE: TV Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number AIWA A MARK ADMIRAL AKAI AMPRO ANAM AOC BLAUPUNKT BROKSONIC CANDLE CAPEHART CENTURION CENTRONIC CITIZEN CLASSIC CONCERTO CONTEC CORANDO CORONADO CRAIG CROWN CURTIS MATHES CXC DAEWOO DAYTRON DIGI LINK DYNASTY DYNATECH ELECTROHOME EMERSON FUNAI FUTURETECH GE GOLD STAR/LG GRUNDIG HALL MARK HARMAN KARDON HITACHI INFINITY INKEL JBL JC PENNEY JENSEN JVC KAWASHO KEC KENWOOD KMC KTV LLOYTRON LODGENET 027 122 192 123 164 045 122 084 205 123 059 123 045 045
SETUP CODE TABLE: TV Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number LOGIK LUXMAN LXI MAGNAVOX MARANTZ MATSUI MEMOREX METZ MGA MINERVA MITSUBISHI MTC NATIONAL NEC NIKEI ONKING ONWA OPTONICA ORION PANASONIC PHILCO PHILIPS PIONEER PORTLAND PROSCAN PROTON QUASAR RADIO SHACK RCA REALISTIC RUNCO SAA SAMPO SAMSUNG SANYO SCOTT SEARS SHARP SIEMENS SIGNATURE SONY SOUNDESIGN SPECTRICON SSS SYLVANIA SYMPHONIC TANDY TATUNG TECHNICS TECHWOOD 069 128 077 030 115 148 069 084 115 084 077 175 148 115 045 045 045 077 207 087 045 033
SETUP CODE TABLE: TV Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number TEKNIKA TELERENT TERA THOMSON TMK TOSHIBA TOTEVISION VIDEO CONCEPTS VIDTECH WARDS YAMAHA YORK YUPITERU ZENITH ZONDA 045 069 156 190 128 063 132 160 128 069 123 128 045 069 122 069 115 123 128 132 191 129 202 128 128 132 148 090 SETUP CODES 43
SETUP CODE TABLE: VCR Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number AIWA AKAI AMPRO ASA AUDIO DYNAMICS BROKSONIC CANDLE CANON CAPEHART CITIZEN CRAIG DAEWOO DAYTRON DBX DYNATECH EMERSON FISHER FUNAI GE GO VIDEO GOLD STAR/LG HARMAN KARDON HITACHI JC PENNEY JENSEN JVC KENWOOD LLOYD LXI MAGIN MAGNAVOX MARANTZ MEMOREX MGA MITSUBISHI MULTITECH NAD NATIONAL NEC NORDMENDE OPTIMUS ORION PANASONIC PHILCO PHILIPS PORTLAND PULSAR QUASAR RADIO SHACK RCA REALISTIC 040 048 076 134 018 110 134 135 094 134 045 017 094 018 040 013
SETUP CODE TABLE: VCR Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number SALORA SAMSUNG SANSUI SANYO SCOTT SEARS SHARP SONY SOUNDESIGN SYLVANIA SYMPHONIC TANDY TASHICO TATUNG TEAC TEKNIKA THOMAS TiVo TMK TOSHIBA TOTEVISION UNITECH VECTOR RESEARCH VIDEO CONCEPTS VIDEOSONIC WARDS YAMAHA ZENITH 020 045 048 017 110 017 129 080 040 040 040 017 134 048 040 040 040 012 013 112 045 045 018 018 045 040 018 040 051 095 105 109 116 147 020 112 020 156 129 040 048 155 040 045 112 040 048 050 076 083 SETUP CODES 45
SETUP CODE TABLE: CD Manufacturer/Brand ADCOM AIWA AKAI AUDIO TECHNICA AUDIOACCESS AUDIOFILE BSR CALIFORNIA AUDIO CAPETRONIC CARRERA CARVER CASIO CLARINETTE DENON EMERSON FISHER FRABA FUNAI GE GENEXXA GOLD STAR/LG HAITAI HARMAN KARDON HITACHI INKEL JC PENNEY JENSEN JVC KENWOOD LOTTE LUXMAN LXI MAGNAVOX MARANTZ MCINTOSH MCS MITSUMI MODULAIRE NAD NAKAMICHI NEC NIKKO ONKYO OPTIMUS PANASONIC PHILIPS PIONEER PROTON QUASAR RADIO SHACK RCA 46 Setup Code Number 063 069 072 111 118 156 050 177 184 053 125 211 044
SETUP CODE TABLE: CD Manufacturer/Brand RCX REALISTIC SANSUI SANYO SCOTT SHARP SHERWOOD SONY SOUNDSTREAM SYMPHONIC TAEKWANG TEAC THETA DIGITAL TOSHIBA VECTOR RESEARCH VICTOR WARDS YAMAHA YORK Setup Code Number 169 058 093 095 104 047 081 134 157 033 082 095 108 058 105 114 151 003 041 058 105 103 115 116 118 124 059 110 177 011 058 085 086 039 013 074 097 151 087 120 130 095 019 031 053 061 166 105 172 108 164 166 159 133 132 167 180 181 139 163 205 206 207 208 106 107 110 121 137 146
SETUP CODE TABLE: DVD Manufacturer/Brand APEX DIGITAL DENON GE GOLD STAR/LG HARMAN KARDON JVC LG MAGNAVOX MARANTZ MITSUBISHI NAD ONKYO PANASONIC PHILIPS PIONEER PROCEED PROSCAN RCA SAMSUNG SHARP SONY THOMSON TOSHIBA YAMAHA ZENITH 48 Setup Code Number 061 019 051 003 004 005 001 006 005 055 064 066 056 059 023 062 009 048 024 030 044 056 041 065 060 003 004 003 004 053 054 028 043 045 003 004 009 058 067 030 063 005 055 064 SETUP CODES
SETUP CODE TABLE: SAT Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number ALPHASTAR ALPHASTAR DBS ALPHASTAR DSR BIRDVIEW CHANNEL MASTER CHAPARRAL CITOH DRAKE DX ANTENNA ECHOSTAR ELECTRO HOME FUJITSU GENERAL INSTRUMENT HITACHI DBS HOUSTON TRACKER HUGHES JANIEL JERROLD KATHREIN LEGEND MACOM MAGNAVOX MEMOREX NEXTWAVE NORSAT OPTIMUS PACE DSS PANASONIC PANASONIC DBS PANSAT PERSONAL CABLE PHILIPS PICO PRESIDENT PRIMESTAR RCA RCA DSS REALISTIC SAMSUNG SATELLITE SERVICE CO SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA SONY STAR CHOICE DBS STARCAST SUPER
SETUP CODE TABLE: TAPE Manufacturer/Brand HARMAN KARDON Setup Code Number 001 SETUP CODE TABLE: CBL Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number ABC ALLEGRO AMERICAST ARCHER BELCOR CABLE STAR CITIZEN COLOUR VOICE DIGI EAGLE EASTERN ELECTRICORD EMERSON FOCUS G.I.
SETUP CODE TABLE: CBL Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number REMBRANT SAMSUNG SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA SEAM SIGNATURE SPRUCER STARCOM STARGATE TANDY TELECAPATION TEXSCAN TFC TIMELESS TOCOM UNITED CABLE UNIVERSAL VIDEOWAY VIEWSTAR ZENITH ZENTEK 032 072 183 121 001 053 002 120 024 028 036 122 123 170 011 033 124 019 065 116 186 203 221 222 188 081 177 189 011 163 205 034 039 042 113 211 025 086 089 190 125 211 219 SETUP CODES 51
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION Unit does not function when Main Power Switch is pushed • No AC power • Make certain AC power cord is plugged into a live outlet • Check to see whether outlet is switch-controlled Display lights, but no sound or picture • Intermittent input connections • Make certain that all input and speaker connections are secure • Press Mute Button 42 • Turn up volume control • Mute is on • Volume control is down Unit turns on, but front-panel display does not light
AVR 330 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Audio Section Stereo Mode Continuous Average Power (FTC) 65 Watts per channel, 20Hz–20kHz, @ <0.07% THD, both channels driven into 8 ohms Seven-Channel Surround Modes Power per Individual Channel Front L&R channels: 55 Watts per channel @ <0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms Center channel: 55 Watts @ <0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms Surround (L & R side, L & R back) channels: 55 Watts per channel @ <0.
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