AVR 745 OM 5/15/06 5:00 PM Page 1 ® Power for the Digital Revolution.
AVR 745 OM 5/15/06 5:00 PM Page 2 AVR 745 AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER 3 4 4 5 8 11 13 15 19 19 20 22 24 24 27 27 29 33 33 35 37 39 39 39 40 40 41 42 43 45 45 45 46 47 47 48 48 48 49 49 49 49 49 50 50 50 51 51 51 52 54 54 55 58 58 Introduction Important Safety Information Unpacking Front-Panel Controls Rear-Panel Controls TC 30 Remote Control Functions ZR 10 Remote Control Functions Installation and Connections System Configuration Speaker Placement System Setup In/Out Setup Video Monitor Settings Video Setup
AVR 745 OM 5/15/06 5:00 PM Page 3 INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon!! With the purchase of a Harman Kardon® AVR 745, you are about to begin many years of listening enjoyment. The AVR 745 has the most extensive range of audio and video processing, control and connectivity options ever offered by Harman Kardon, enabling it to provide the best possible audio and video reproduction with any type of source material.
AVR 745 OM 5/15/06 5:00 PM Page 4 SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR 745 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.
AVR 745 OM 5/15/06 5:00 PM Page 5 FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS % ^ $ # @ ! ) AVR 745 DIGITAL PRO LOGIC IIx HEADPHONE VIRTUAL SPEAKER A B 1 VID 12 VID 34 57CH. STEREO EQ 1 2 3 DIRECT DSP SURR. OFF HDMI CDMI DVD C D E F G 2 3 4 H I H 5 6 J 7 DMP USB XMFMAM TAPE 6CH 8CH KL M L N 8 9 NOTE: To make it easier to follow the instructions that refer to this illustration, a larger copy may be downloaded from the Product Support section for this product at www.harmankardon.com.
AVR 745 OM 5/15/06 5:00 PM Page 6 FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS 4 Tuning Selector: Press the left side of the button to tune lower-frequency stations and the right side of the button to tune higher-frequency stations. When the tuner is in the MANUAL/MONO mode, each tap of the Selector will increase or decrease the frequency by one increment. When the tuner receives a signal strong enough for adequate reception, MANUAL TUNED will appear in the Lower Display Line $ and in the on-screen display.
AVR 740 AVR 745 OM 5/15/06 5:00 PM Page 7 DIGITAL PLUS PRO LOGIC IIx HEADPHONE VIRTUAL SPEAKER HD VID 12 VID 34 VID 56 HDMI 12 CDMI 34 DVD 34 57CH. STEREO EQ 1 2 3 DIRECT DSP SURR. OFF DMP USB XMFMAM TAPE 6CH 8CH FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS A B C D E F G H I H J KL M L N The following controls and jacks are located behind the front-panel door. To open the door, place the edge of a finger on the left or right edge of the panel and gently swing the door down toward you.
AVR 745 OM 5/15/06 5:00 PM Page 8 REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS SUB 2 MODEL NO. AVR 745 NOTE: To make it easier to follow the instructions that refer to this illustration, a larger copy may be downloaded from the Product Support section for this product at www.harmankardon.com.
AVR 745 OM 5/15/06 5:00 PM Page 9 REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS 0 Preamp Outputs: Connect these jacks to an optional, external power amplifier for applications where higher power is desired. 1 Main Subwoofer Output: Connect this jack to the line-level input of a powered subwoofer. If an external subwoofer amplifier is used, connect this jack to the subwoofer amplifier input. If only one subwoofer is used in your system, connect it here.
AVR 745 OM 5/15/06 5:00 PM Page 10 REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS M HDMI Output: Connect this jack to the HDMI input on a compatible HDMI-equipped video display. N HDMI Inputs: Connect the HDMI output of video sources such as a DVD player, set-top box or HDTV tuner to either of these jacks. O Component Video Monitor Outputs: Connect these outputs to the component video inputs of a video display.
AVR 745 OM 5/15/06 5:00 PM Page 11 TC 30 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 0 USB Connector 1 IR Emitter Window 0 2 Power Button 2 3 Activities Button 4 Devices Button 5 Help Button 1 3 4 5 6 Screen Buttons 7 LCD Screen 8 Page Left/Right Buttons 9 Transport Control Buttons 6 6 A Device Control Buttons B Mute Button C Volume Controls D Navigation Buttons E OK/Enter Button 7 8 F Glow Button 9 G Channel Up/Down H Numeric Keys I Infrared Learning Port B NOTES: • The function names shown here are each
AVR 745 OM 5/15/06 5:00 PM Page 12 TC 30 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 0 USB Connector: Push down on the rubber cover to access the USB connecter. To program the TC 30 from our Web site, connect the supplied USB cable here, and then to your computer. 1 IR Emitter Window: Point this end of the remote toward the devices being controlled. 2 Power Button: Press this button to turn the AVR off. Depending on the particular device being controlled, it may turn other devices on or off.
AVR 745 OM 5/15/06 5:00 PM Page 13 ZR 10 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS å Power Off Button ∫ OSD Button † ç AVR Selector Button ∂ Input Selectors ≠ Tuner Selector ƒ XM Radio Selector å ß © Navigation Controls ˙ Volume Up/Down Buttons î Disc Skip Buttons ∆ Numeric Keys ∫ ç Blank Buttons E ¬ Clear Button µ Direct Button ñ Memory Button ∂ E ø Tuner Mode Button π Transport Controls ƒ ® œ Set Button ® Bridge /DMP Selector The TM © œ ß Mute Button † IR Transmitter Lens ˙ ˙ î NOTES: • The ZR 10
AVR 745 OM 5/15/06 5:00 PM Page 14 ZR 10 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS å Power Off Button: When used in the room where the AVR 745 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 Multiroom IR Input Jack g, this button turns the Multiroom system on and off. ∫ OSD Button: Press this button to activate or turn off the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu system used to set up or adjust the AVR 745’s configuration settings.
AVR 745 OM 5/15/06 5:00 PM Page 15 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.
AVR 745 OM 5/15/06 5:00 PM Page 16 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS various source devices, but you may make any connection and change the configuration setting using the IN/OUT SETUP menu, as described on page 22. 6. The default video connection for a DVD player is to use the Component Video Input 3 Jacks Q on the AVR, but you may change this assignment in the IN/OUT SETUP menu (see page 22). A DVD player’s composite and S-video outputs may also be connected to the DVD Video Inputs S.
AVR 745 OM 5/15/06 5:00 PM Page 17 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS remote room location to control source equipment functions. install an optional volume control between the output of the amplifiers and the speakers in options 1 and 2. When a remote IR sensor is used to control nonHarman Kardon source equipment, we recommend that you make a hard wire connection or use an optional, external IR “blaster” connected to the Full Carrier IR Output ¤.
AVR 745 OM 5/15/06 5:00 PM Page 18 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS Both trigger jacks deliver 5 volts DC when activated, and remove the voltage when they are off. The connection is a 3.5mm mono mini plug with the signal on the center pin (“tip”) and the outer shaft (“ring”) acting as the negative or ground connection. The Trigger 1 Output H is for use with devices such as power amplifiers that you wish to activate with whenever the AVR is turned on, regardless of the input selected.
AVR 745 OM 5/15/06 5:00 PM Page 19 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION When all audio, video and system connections have been made, the final steps before listening to your new AVR are to make the configuration adjustments that tailor the unit to the other components in your system as well as accommodate your personal listening preferences. A few minutes spent to correctly calibrate and configure your system will greatly add to your listening pleasure.
AVR 745 OM 5/15/06 5:00 PM Page 20 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Surround Speakers for 7.1 or 7.2 Systems For the ultimate home theater experience, a 7.1 or 7.2 surround system uses both traditional surround left/right channels and a surround back left/right speaker pair. In a 7.1 system, the front left/center/right speakers remain in the same place as they would be for a 5.1 or 6.1 system, but due to the number of speakers involved, the placement of the surround speakers is different.
AVR 745 OM 5/15/06 5:00 PM Page 21 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION To maintain the unit’s safety rating, DO NOT substitute the power cord for one with lower current capacity. 2. Press the Main Power Switch A located behind the Front-Panel Control Door 9 in until it latches and the word “OFF” on the top of the switch disappears inside the front panel. Note that the illumination around the Standby/On Switch 1 will turn amber, indicating that the unit is in the Standby mode. 3.
AVR 745 OM 5/15/06 5:00 PM Page 22 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION surround mode and other settings for each input source. This flexibility enables you to customize the way in which you listen to each source and have the AVR 745 memorize those settings. Once these settings are made, they will automatically be recalled whenever you select that input. To simplify initial configuration and operation, the AVR 745 has been preconfigured with input settings that are typical for home theater systems.
AVR 745 OM 5/15/06 5:00 PM Page 23 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION your system differently than the factory settings, you may select any of the three inputs for any source except the HDMI inputs or the Tuner. If you do not need to change these defaults, press the ¤ Navigation Button o to go to the next setting.
AVR 745 OM 5/15/06 5:00 PM Page 24 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Press the ¤ Navigation Buttons D© until the cursor is pointing to the VIDEO 4 line. Press the ‹/› Navigation Buttons D© so that the word OUT is highlighted. The Input/Output Status Indicator L between the S- and composite video jacks will turn red, indicating that the analog Video 4 jacks are now record outputs. Selection of the front-panel jacks as outputs will remain effective as long as the AVR 745 is on.
AVR 745 OM 5/15/06 5:00 PM Page 25 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION no “right” or “wrong” setting in many cases, and the setting that looks best to your eyes is the one that is truly correct for your specific combination of equipment, room environment and your own personal viewing preferences. Feel free to experiment with different setting combinations, as you can't “hurt” anything by doing so.
AVR 745 OM 5/15/06 5:00 PM Page 26 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION line, you are able to change the setting for the output aspect ratio. In most cases, the default setting of ORIGINAL provides the best result, but if the combination of program material, input source device capabilities and the adjustments available on your video display do not provide the desired picture format, press the ⁄/¤ Navigation Buttons D© to experiment with the six available options.
AVR 745 OM 5/15/06 5:00 PM Page 27 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Triangle Fixed: This test signal puts two opposing triangles on screen, with a black triangle on the right and a white triangle on the left, to test aspects of the pull-down logic software. line, and press the OK/Enter Button E or the Set Button œ. The AUDIO SETUP menu (Figure 8) will appear.
AVR 745 OM 5/15/06 5:00 PM Page 28 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION At the SELECT line, you are able to choose the specific mode to be used from within the major surround mode group. The choice of modes is governed by the input type (as some modes such as Dolby Digital or DTS-ES are not available for analog sources), as well as by the speaker configuration, since some modes are only available when a full 7.1 speaker complement is present.
AVR 745 OM 5/15/06 5:00 PM Page 29 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Dolby Pro Logic IIx modes are in use. Press the ‹/› Navigation Buttons D© to select the desired Dolby Pro Logic mode for adjustment, and then press the ⁄/¤ Navigation Buttons D© to move through the three choices. Press the ‹/› Navigation Buttons D© to adjust the settings, as desired.
AVR 745 OM 5/15/06 5:00 PM Page 30 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ence, speaker “size”, speaker crossover, channel output level, speaker-to-listener delay time and room equalization. To choose this mode, simply press the OK/Enter Button E on the TC 30 or the Set Button œ, as the cursor is already pointing to Automatic when the menu appears on the screen.
AVR 745 OM 5/15/06 5:00 PM Page 31 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION NOTE: While these tests detect whether a speaker 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 output, but it cannot tell whether the speaker is on the right or left side of your listening room.
AVR 745 OM 5/15/06 5:00 PM Page 32 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION you wish to choose another option to skip the subwoofer measurements and either complete the EQ Design or return to the EZSET/EQ MAIN menu. • If there was an error during the test, the Design Step 2 Error message will appear.
AVR 745 OM 5/15/06 5:00 PM Page 33 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Manual Setup * PRESET SAVE SELECTION * → PRESET 1: DESIGN PRESET 2: BYPASS PRESET 3: BYPASS Figure 24 When the PRESET SAVE SELECTION screen appears for the first time, BYPASS will appear next to all memory preset position. This indicates that no settings are stored in any position.
AVR 745 OM 5/15/06 5:00 PM Page 34 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION On the SPEAKER SIZE/X-OVER menu (Figure 27), you have the option to change the type of speaker configured for each of the four speaker position groups, to change the crossover setting for any one of those speakers, to adjust the setting point for the low-pass filter that determines which frequencies are sent to the subwoofer for low-frequency effects (LFE) signals, to change the subwoofer bass redirection mode when the Front Left/Right speakers are
AVR 745 OM 5/15/06 5:00 PM Page 35 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION LFE Low-Pass Filter Setting The LFE LP FLT line selects the frequency setting below which sounds that may be available from a special low-frequency effects (LFE) track are sent to the subwoofer.
AVR 745 OM 5/15/06 5:00 PM Page 36 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION In addition to providing delaying adjustments for each individual speaker position, the AVR 745 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 personal video recorders.
AVR 745 OM 5/15/06 5:00 PM Page 37 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Output Level Adjustment Output level adjustment is a key part of the configuration of any surround sound product. It is particularly important for a digital receiver such as the AVR 745, as correct outputs ensure that you hear soundtracks with the proper directionality and intensity. In most cases, you will not need to make any adjustments to the output level, as the settings made by running EzSet/EQII are as accurate as those made manually.
AVR 745 OM 5/15/06 5:00 PM Page 38 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION To adjust the output level, press the ⁄/¤ Navigation Buttons D© until the desired level is shown in the display or on the screen. Once the buttons are released, the test noise will begin to circulate again in five seconds. When all channels have the same output level, press the Screen Button 6 next to TEST again to complete the process. NOTE: Output level adjustment with the test tone is not available in the Surround Off modes.
AVR 745 OM 5/15/06 5:00 PM Page 39 OPERATION Basic Operation Once you have completed the initial setup and configuration, the AVR 745 is simple to operate and enjoy.
AVR 745 OM 5/15/06 5:00 PM Page 40 OPERATION will also appear in the Upper Display Line # and in the front-panel Input Indicators !. • When an audio only source is selected, the last video input used remains routed to the Video 1/Video 2 Video Outputs U and Video Monitor Outputs R. This permits simultaneous viewing and listening to different sources.
AVR 745 OM 5/15/06 5:00 PM Page 41 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 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.
AVR 745 OM 5/15/06 5:00 PM Page 42 OPERATION press the Screen Button 6 to the right of Surr Menu. The options list will change again, this time showing the major display category modes. The first press of a button 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.
AVR 745 OM 5/15/06 5:00 PM Page 43 OPERATION Selecting a Digital Source To utilize either digital mode, you must have properly connected a digital source to the AVR 745. Connect the digital outputs from DVD players, HDTV receivers, satellite systems or CD players to the Optical or Coaxial Inputs KMde.
AVR 745 OM 5/15/06 5:00 PM Page 44 OPERATION The AVR 745’s USB connectivity may be used with PC-compatible computers running either Microsoft Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4 or higher installed, or Windows XP or Windows XP Media Center Edition with Service Pack 1 or higher installed. Connect one of the available USB jacks on your computer or a USB hub to the USB Jack Z on the AVR using a cable with a standard USB plug on one side and a USB “Mini B” plug on the other side.
AVR 745 OM 5/15/06 5:00 PM Page 45 OPERATION The Night mode may be engaged at any time when a Dolby Digital source is playing by pressing the Devices Button 4 on the TC 30, followed by the Screen Button 6 at the top of the row of buttons on the left side of the TC 30, to the left of the AV Receiver image on the LCD screen.
AVR 745 OM 5/15/06 5:00 PM Page 46 OPERATION (AM, FM or XM) appears. To change stations within a frequency band, press the Tuning Selection 3. • You may also press the front panel’s Tuner Band Selector 4 to select the tuner. The first press will select the last used frequency band and station. Subsequent presses will change the frequency bands, selecting the last used station or XM program used. Press the Tuning Selection 3 to change stations within a frequency band.
AVR 745 OM 5/15/06 5:00 PM Page 47 OPERATION five seconds, press the Numeric Button H∆ from 1 to 8 for the memory slot you wish to use. available XM channels, press the Screen Button 6 next to Tuning Up or Tuning Down. • To tune up or down through a list of channels stored in the currently active preset memory, press the Channel Up/Down Buttons G on the TC 30 or the Screen Button 6 next to Next Preset or Prev Preset when the “Listen to XM Radio Activity” is in use.
AVR 745 OM 5/15/06 5:00 PM Page 48 OPERATION long as the AVR 745 is turned on, unless the setting is changed in the OSD menu system, as described above. However, once the AVR 745 is turned off, the setting is canceled. When the unit is turned on again, the front-panel jacks will return to their normal default setting as inputs. If you wish to use the jacks as outputs at a future time, the setting must be changed again using the OSD menu system, as described above.
AVR 745 OM 5/15/06 5:00 PM Page 49 ADVANCED FEATURES The AVR 745 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. To change a setting from its factory default, you will use the ADVANCED SELECT menu. First press the TC 30’s Devices Button 4 and then press the Screen Button 6 next to AV Receiver and press the Menu Button A.
AVR 745 OM 5/15/06 5:00 PM Page 50 ADVANCED FEATURES To make other adjustments, press the ⁄/¤ Navigation Buttons D© until the cursor is next to the desired setting or the BACK TO MASTER MENU line and press the OK/Enter Button E or the Set Button œ. If you have no other adjustments to make, press the Menu Button A or the OSD Button ∫ to exit the menu system.
AVR 745 OM 5/15/06 5:00 PM Page 51 MULTIROOM OPERATION The AVR 745 is fully equipped to operate as the control center for a complete multiroom system that is capable of sending one audio/video 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 745 offers a comprehensive range of options for powering the speakers in the second zone.
AVR 745 OM 5/15/06 5:00 PM Page 52 MULTIROOM OPERATION Once this setting is made, press the ⁄/¤ Navigation Buttons D© to select another configuration item on this page, or press the Menu Button A or the OSD Button ∫ if you have completed your adjustments to the Multi-room system. Infrared Output Selection The AVR 745 enables you to select which IR input will be used to feed the Full Carrier IR Output B.
AVR 745 OM 5/15/06 5:00 PM Page 53 MULTIROOM OPERATION To turn the Multiroom system off from a remote room using the ZR 10 remote, press the Power Off Button å. To turn the Multiroom system off from the remote room using the TC 30, press the Devices Button 4 on the TC 30 remote and then press the Screen Button 6 next to AV Receiver. When the choices on the LCD Screen 7 change, press the Page Left/Right Buttons 8 once and then press the Screen Button 6 next to Multi Room.
AVR 745 OM 5/15/06 5:00 PM Page 54 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 there is no sound or picture • Intermittent input connections • Make certain that all input and speaker connections are secure • Press Mute Button Bß • Turn up volume control • Mute is on • Volume control is down Unit t
AVR 745 OM 5/15/06 5:00 PM Page 55 APPENDIX SYSTEM DEFAULTS The two tables in this section show the factory default settings for the Video Inputs and Video Sources. These tables give you a picture of the AVR 745’s initial settings. You may then decide whether any item needs to be changed so that it is more appropriate for your specific installation. Any of the settings shown may be changed as shown in the pages of the System Configuration section of this manual (pages 21–33).
AVR 745 OM 5/15/06 5:00 PM Page 56 APPENDIX Worksheet B: Surround Configuration Defaults and Settings Feature Logic 7 Global Default Surround Dolby Pro Logic II Music Center Width Dolby Pro Logic II Music Dimension Dolby Pro Logic II Panorama Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music Center Width Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music Dimension Dolby Pro Logic IIx Panorama Night Mode System Default On Original 3 0 Off 3 0 Off Off Your System Settings Worksheet C: Delay Defaults and Setting Feature Front Left Center Front Right S
Treble Bass Tone In/Out ADC Sampling Saturation Contrast Brightness Output Aspect Ratio Composite Video Enhancement Fleshtone Noise Reduction Film Mode Edit Detect DCDi Interpolation X-Color Supressor Noise Reduction Input Aspect Ratio Enhance Level Video Input Port Display Type Input Source Type Auto Poll Record Output Trigger 2 A/V Sync Delay Video Processing Video 1 Video 2 Video 3 Video 4 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 CD Tape Tuner The Bridge USB 6/8 Ch Direct 5:00 PM Component Vide
AVR 745 OM 5/15/06 5:00 PM Page 58 AVR 745 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Audio Section Stereo Mode Continuous Average Power (FTC) 100 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: 85 Watts per channel @ <0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms Center channel: 85 Watts @ <0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms Surround (L & R Side, L & R back) channels: 85 Watts per channel @ <0.
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