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AVR 645 AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER 3 4 4 5 8 11 13 15 19 19 20 22 27 27 29 33 33 35 37 39 39 39 40 40 42 43 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 Remote Control Functions ZR 10 Remote Control Functions Installation and Connections System Configuration Speaker Placement System Setup In/Out Setup Audio Setup Surround Setup Using EzSet/EQ Manual Setup Speaker Size and Crossover Delay Set
INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon!! With the purchase of a Harman Kardon® AVR 645, you are about to begin many years of listening enjoyment. The AVR 645 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.
SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR 645 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 % ^ $ # @ ! ) AVR 645 DIGITAL PRO LOGIC IIx HEADPHONE VIRTUAL SPEAKER A B 1 57CH. STEREO VID 12 VID 34 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.
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.
HEADPHONE VIRTUAL SPEAKER HD EQ 1 2 3 DIRECT DSP SURR. OFF VID 56 HDMI 12 CDMI 34 DVD 34 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. A Main Power Switch: Press this switch to apply power to the AVR 645.
REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS 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.
REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS 0 Preamp Outputs: Connect these jacks to an optional, external power amplifier for applications where higher power is desired. 1 Subwoofer Output: Connect this jack to the linelevel input of a powered subwoofer. If an external subwoofer amplifier is used, connect this jack to the subwoofer amplifier input. 2 Tape Outputs: Connect these jacks to the Record/Input jacks of an audio recorder.
REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS P Video Monitor Outputs: Connect these jacks to the composite or S-video input of a TV monitor or video projector to view the on-screen menus and the output of any standard video source selected by the receiver’s video switcher. Q DVD Video Inputs: Connect the composite or S-video outputs of a DVD player or other video source to these jacks. R Video 1 Video Inputs: Connect the composite or S-video PLAY/OUT jacks of a VCR or other video source to these jacks.
MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 0 Power Off Button 1 Power On Button 2 LCD Information Display 3 Input Selectors 4 AVR Selector 5 Test Button 6 DSP Surround Mode Selector 7 Logic 7 Mode Select Button 8 Direct Button 9 Clear Button A B Tuning Mode Button m Channel Select Button n Navigation Button o Digital Select Button F Set Button G Transport Play Buttons H Volume Up/Down Selectors I Transport Fast-Play/Scan Buttons J Main Transport Controls K Track Skip Up/Down Buttons L Preset Up/Down Button M Tuning Up/D
MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT NOTE: The AVR 645’s remote may be programmed to control up to eight devices, including the AVR 645. Before using the remote, it is important to remember to press the Input Selector Button 3 that corresponds to the unit you wish to operate. In addition, the AVR 645’s remote is shipped from the factory to operate the AVR 645 and most Harman Kardon CD or DVD players and cassette decks.
MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS up or down when the TV, cable box or satellite Input Selectors 3 have been pressed. s Transport Fast-Play/Scan Buttons: These buttons have no direct function on the AVR 645, but they are used when the remote is programmed for a compatible DVD, CD or tape player. Pressing these buttons will transmit a fast-play forward, fast-play reverse, or fastforward or -reverse scan command, according to the capabilities of the player being controlled.
MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS the delay amount. (See page 28 for more information on delay options.) a Speaker Select Button: Press this button to begin the process of configuring the AVR 645’s bass management system. Then press the ⁄/¤ Navigation Button n to select the channel you wish to set up. Press the Set Button p and then select another channel to configure. When all adjustments have been completed, press the Set Button p twice to exit the settings and return to normal operation.
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 remote may be used either in the same r
ZR 10 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS å Power Off Button: When used in the room where the AVR 645 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 e, 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 645’s configuration settings.
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 composite or S-video connection is required if the AVR 645 is to be used in a multiroom video system. 7. The default audio connection for a DVD player is to link the coaxial digital audio output on the DVD player to the Coaxial 1 Digital Audio Input a, but you may also make a connection to either the Coaxial a or Optical b digital inputs, or the Analog DVD Audio Inputs Z.
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS tem, contact your dealer or installer, or the manufacturer’s support site and ask whether the unit to be controlled uses “full carrier” IR commands. When “full carrier” commands are used, make the connection to the Full Carrier IR Output ¤. Otherwise, make the connection to the IR Output ‹. To use the AVR 645 with an approved A-BUS product, simply connect it to the AVR 645 using standard Category 5 wiring that is properly rated for the specific in-wall installation.
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS or Hawaii. • XM reception requires that the antenna be able to “see” the XM satellites or receive a signal from one of the XM ground-based repeaters. Depending on your installation and location, XM service may not be available in some areas. AC Power Connections This unit is equipped with an accessory AC outlet that may be used to power accessory devices, but it should not be used with high-current draw equipment such as power amplifiers.
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.
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.
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. Carefully remove the protective plastic film from the front-panel lens.
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 645 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 645 has been preconfigured with input settings that are typical for home theater systems.
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. To change the Component Video assignment, first make certain that the cursor is pointing to the COMPONENT INPUT line on the menu screen, and then press the ‹/› Navigation Button D© until you see the desired input in the highlighted video.
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 645 is on.
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.
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. • ADJUST 1 will stretch a 4:3 letterbox input vertically so that it fills a 16:9 screen.
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.
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. The full list of available modes is detailed in the surround mode chart on page 41.
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. The three Dolby surround settings are: • CENTER WIDTH: This setting adjusts the balance of the vocal information in the front soundstage between the center and front left/right speakers.
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. Then press the OK/Enter Button E on the TC 30 or the Set Button œ again when the AUTOMATIC EzSet/EQ menu appears, and continue to Step 1 of the EQ Design process.
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.
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.
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. Press the ⁄/¤ Navigation Buttons D© to move the cursor next to the preset where you wish to save the settings and then press the OK/Enter Button E on the TC 30 or the Set Button œ on the ZR 10 remote.
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 set to Large and to change the setting
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.
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION In addition to providing delaying adjustments for each individual speaker position, the AVR 645 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.
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 645, 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/EQ are as accurate as those made manually.
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.
OPERATION Basic Operation Once you have completed the initial setup and configuration, the AVR 645 is simple to operate and enjoy. The following instructions will help you maximize the enjoyment of your new receiver: Before using the AVR 645, we strongly recommend that you program the TC 30 remote, following the instructions provided in both the separate TC 30 Installation Guide and the wizards available when the TC 30 is connected to the Internet through your computer.
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. • When a composite or S-video source is selected, the video signal for that input will be routed to the Video Monitor Output R and will be viewable on a TV monitor connected to the AVR 645.
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.
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.
OPERATION Selecting a Digital Source To utilize either digital mode, you must have properly connected a digital source to the AVR 645. Connect the digital outputs from DVD players, HDTV receivers, satellite systems or CD players to the Optical or Coaxial Inputs KMde.
OPERATION The AVR 645’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.
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. After the list of options displayed on the LCD Screen 7 changes, press the Page Left/Right Button 8 to display the next page of options, and press the Screen Button 6 to the left of the word Night.
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.
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. You may also use the Preset Station Selector 5 on the front panel.
OPERATION long as the AVR 645 is turned on, unless the setting is changed in the OSD menu system, as described above. However, once the AVR 645 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.
ADVANCED FEATURES The AVR 645 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.
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. Full-OSD Time-Out Adjustment The FULL OSD menu system is used to simplify the setup and adjustment of the AVR 645 by using a series of on-screen menus.
MULTIROOM OPERATION The AVR 645 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 645 offers a comprehensive range of options for powering the speakers in the second zone.
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 645 enables you to select which IR input will be used to feed the Full Carrier IR Output B. The factory default setting is the IR signal that is fed to the Multiroom IR Input P, but you may select other options.
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. Press the OK/Enter Button E and then the ⁄/¤ Navigation Buttons D.
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 turns on, but front-panel display does n
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 645’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).
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 Surround Right Surround Back Right Surro
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 Component Video Input Video In Port Audio Auto Poll Audio In Port Surround Mode Input Title FEATURE DVD WORKSHEET E:
AVR 645 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.
INDEX 6-Channel/8-Channel Direct Input 40 7-Channel Stereo 41 Installation 2, 3, 4, 9, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 39, 51, 54, 55, 58 Subwoofer 3, 6, 8, 9, 10, 15, 20, 29, 30, 31, 32, 34, 35, 37, 38, 41, 43, 48 A-BUS 3, 8, 9, 13, 17, 51, 52, 58 Installation Location 4 Surround Back Amplifiers 51 A/V sync delay 3, 23, 36, 39, 57 Logic 7 5, 19, 27, 28, 34, 40, 41, 42, 43, 45, 56, 58 Surround Mode Chart 2, 28, 41 Advanced Features 2, †49, 50 Master Menu 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 29, 38, 49, 50, 51, 52
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