AVR 460 AVR 360 AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER OWNER’S MANUAL – Advanced Functions
SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Instructions Important Safety Information 1. Read these instructions. Verify Line Voltage Before Use 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. Your AVR 460/AVR 360 has been designed for use with 230-240 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. 6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
TABLE OF CONTENTS and Features Harman Kardon AVR 460/AVR 360 7.1-Channel Audio/Video Receiver Audio Section •• AVR 460: 60 Watts x 7, seven channels driven at full power at 8 ohms, 20Hz – 20kHz, <0.07% THD, 420 watts total. AVR 360: 55 Watts x 7, 385 watts total. Please register your AVR 460/AVR 360 at www.harmankardon.com. NOTE: You’ll need the product’s serial number. At the same time, you can choose to be notified about new products and/or special promotions.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Much of the AVR 460/AVR 360’s performance is handled automatically, with little intervention required on your part. The AVR 460/AVR 360 is capable of being customized to suit your system and your tastes. In this Advanced Functions Manual, some of the more advanced adjustments available are described. Digital Audio Signals Audio Processing and Surround Sound Even when only two channels are encoded, the digital signal allows for a higher sampling rate that delivers greater detail.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONS You may select a different mode. The choice of surround modes depends on the number of speakers in your system. “1” represents a monophonic recording, usually an older program that has been digitally remastered or, more rarely, a modern program for which the director has chosen a special effect. •• Virtual Surround: Harman Virtual Speaker “2” indicates the presence of the left and right channels, but no center channel.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Manual SPEAKER Setup Step Three – Manual Setup Menu The AVR 460/AVR 360 is flexible and may be configured for most speakers, and to compensate for the acoustic characteristics of your room. Now you are ready to program the receiver. Sit in the usual listening position and make the room as quiet as possible. The EzSet/EQ process automatically detects the capabilities of each speaker, and optimizes the AVR 460/AVR 360’s performance.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONS NOTE: When the Surround Back speakers are set to “Zone 2”, they will not be configured during the EzSet/EQ process. To use the speakers in the main listening area, configure them as “On”, and run the EzSet/EQ process for a 7.1-channel system. If the speakers will only be used during multizone operation, configure them manually, as explained below. Sub Mode Move the cursor to the Sub Mode line. This setting depends upon how you programmed the front left and right speakers.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Step Four – Setting Channel Output Levels Manually For a conventional 2-channel receiver, the balance control affects the stereo imaging by adjusting the relative loudness of the left and right channels. With up to seven main channels, plus a subwoofer, imaging becomes both more critical and more complex. The goal is to ensure that each channel is heard at the listening position with equal loudness. EzSet/EQ calibration can handle this critical task for you, simply and automatically.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONS The AVR 460/AVR 360 uses leading-edge Faroudja DCDi Cinema video processing technology. Incoming video may be upscaled up to 1080p (1080i with component video outputs) for outstanding video quality, even with analog video sources. The Faroudja DCDi Cinema Dual 3D comb filters and 10-bit video processing eliminate the jagged edges and moiré patterns seen with less advanced processing.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Noise Reduction: Adjust this setting to Low, Medium or High to filter out signal noise, or turn it off. With a color bar test pattern from a test disc or other source on screen, the following adjustments may be made: MPEG Noise Reduction: This setting is designed to address two specific types of video distortion, mosquito noise and blocking artifacts.
Convergence and Edge Focus Volume: The volume is controlled separately for the remote zone. The crosshatch pattern that may surround the test screen may be used to evaluate edge focus and convergence in front- or rear-projection video displays. If you are unable to improve the picture using the available controls, contact the video display manufacturer’s authorized service representative for assistance. Surround Back Amps: Reassign the surround back channels to the multizone system.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONS HDMI Audio to TV: Determines whether HDMI audio signals are passed through the HDMI Output to the video display. In normal operation, leave this setting Off, as audio will be played through the AVR. To use the TV by itself, without the home theater system, turn this setting On. Mute the TV’s speakers when using the AVR for audio. Dolby Volume Calibration: This setting determines the Dolby Volume Calibration Offset, as described on page 30 in the Basic Manual.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONS To program, or “record” an activity, follow these steps: PROCESSOR RESET 1. To enter Program mode, simultaneously press and hold the Activity Button and the Alphanumeric Key or AVR Power On or Off Button to which the activity will be assigned. If the unit behaves erratically after a power surge, first turn off the Main Power Switch and unplug the AC power cord for at least 3 minutes. Plug the cord back in and turn the receiver on. If this doesn’t help, reset the AVR. 3.
APPENDIX Appendix – Default settings, worksheets, remote product codes Table A1 – Recommended Source Component Connections Device Type AVR 460/AVR 360 Source Digital Audio Connection Analog Audio Connection Video Connections Cable TV, satellite TV, HDTV or other device that delivers television programs DVD Audio/Video, SACD, Bluray Disc, HD-DVD player Media Server, including Harman Kardon DMC 1000 TV Video game console Any audio or video device, e.g.
APPENDIX Table A3 – Speaker/Channel Setting Defaults Left/Right Speakers ON ON Center Speaker ON ON Left/Right Surround Speakers ON ON Left/Right Surround Back Speakers OFF OFF Subwoofer 1 ON ON Subwoofer 2 ON ON Left/Right Speakers Crossover 100Hz Large* Center Speaker Crossover 100Hz Large* Left/Right Surround Speakers Crossover 100Hz Large* Left/Right Surround Back Speakers Crossover 100Hz Large* Subwoofer Mode LFE LFE* Subwoofer Size 25 cm/10 inch ON Front Left Level
APPENDIX Table A5 – Source Settings Cable/Sat DVD Media Server Radio TV Game AUX The Bridge Device Type Surround Modes Video Input The Bridge III Audio Input The Bridge III Resolution to Display Adjust Lip Sync Change Name N/A Audio Auto Polling N/A Zone 2 Audio The Bridge III Dolby Volume Table A6 – Audio Effects Settings Default Dolby Volume See Source Tone Control Off Treble 0dB Bass 0dB LFE Trim 0dB MP3 Enhancer Off 16 Cable/Sat DVD Media Server Radio TV Game AUX Th
APPENDIX Table A7 – Video Modes Settings Video Mode Off Brightness* 50 Contrast* 50 Color* 50 Sharpness* 50 Picture Adjust Auto Fit Overscan On Noise Reduction** Low MPEG Noise Reduction** Low Cross Color Suppressor** On Black Level** Off Deinterlacing** On Film Mode Detect** 3:2 Cable/Sat DVD Media Server Radio TV Game AUX The Bridge ENGLISH Default * Note: These settings are only available when the Video Mode is set to Custom.
APPENDIX Table A9 – Remote Control Codes Source Input Device Type (if changed) Product Brand and Code Number Feature Default Your Settings Front-Panel Dimmer On 100% Volume Units dB Volume Default Off Volume Default Level -25dB Unit of Measure Meter Language English HDMI Audio to TV Off Dolby Volume Calibration 0dB Menu Transparency Medium Volume/Status Messages 3 seconds Menus 1 minute Setup and Slide-In Menus 15 minutes Screen Saver 10 minutes Software Version Check your p
APPENDIX Surround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or Signal Dolby Digital Provides up to five separate main audio channels and a dedicated lowfrequency effects (LFE) channel. •• Dolby Digital 1/0/.0 or .1, 2/0/.0 or .1, 3/0/.0 or .1, 2/1/.0 or .1, 2/2/.0 or .1, 3/2/.0 or .1 •• Dolby Digital EX (played as 5.1) •• Dolby Digital Plus decoded and delivered via coax or optical connection Dolby Digital EX An expansion of Dolby Digital 5.
APPENDIX Table A12 – continued Surround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or Signal Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music This mode is similar to Dolby Pro Logic II Music, including the availability of center width, dimension and panorama adjustments. Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music adds a surround back channel. •• •• •• •• Dolby Digital 2/0/.0 or .1, 2/2/.0 or .1, 3/2/.0 or .1, EX Analog (2-channel) Tuner PCM (32kHz, 44.
APPENDIX Table A12 – continued Surround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or Signal DTS Neo:6 Music Available only in 5- and 6-channel modes, creates a surround presentation suitable for music recordings. •• •• •• •• Logic 7 Mode Group See below A Harman International proprietary technology, Logic 7 technology enhances 2-channel and matrix-encoded recordings by deriving separate information for the surround back channels.
APPENDIX Table A13 – Remote Control Function List 1 2 3 4 No.
Media Server DMC1000 TV The Bridge Cable/SAT Game CD HDTV AUX PVD TiVo VCR AVR Power On AVR Power Off Power On Power Off Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Radio Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Audio Effects Video Modes Surround Modes 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Prev. Ch 0 Activity AVR Power On AVR Power Off Power On Power Off Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Radio Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Input Sel Audio Effects Video Modes Surround Modes 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Prev.
APPENDIX Refer to Tables A14 through A24 when programming the codes for your components into the remote.
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APPENDIX Table A22 – Remote Control Product Codes: Media Server Manufacturer/Brand APPLE BEYOND ESCIENT (FIREBALL) HARMAN KARDON MICROSOFT REQUEST Setup Code Number 008 009 003 004 005 006 007 001 002 003 010 Table A23 – Remote Control Product Codes: AUX-Cable/SAT Recorder (PVR) Manufacturer/Brand DAEWOO ECHOSTAR EXPRESSVU HUGHES HYUNDAI PANASONIC PHILIPS PROSCAN RCA REPLAYTV SONICBLUE SONY Setup Code Number 701 704 714 715 716 714 717 727 718 710 723 711 717 724 727 719 719 727 708 710 712 725 726 710 7
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Video Section Stereo Mode, Continuous Average Power (FTC) AVR 360: 70 Watts per channel, 20Hz - 20 kHz AVR 460: 80 Watts per channel, 20Hz - 20 kHz @ < 0.07% THD, both channels driven into 8 Ohms 7 Channel Surround Modes Power Per Individual Channel, with all channels driven Front L&R channels: AVR 360: 55 Watts per channel AVR 460: 60 Watts per channel @ < 0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 Ohms Center channel: AVR 360: 55 Watts AVR 460: 60 Watts @ < 0.
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