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B Front/Center Speaker Outputs: Connect these outputs to the matching + or terminals on your front/center speakers. When making speaker connections, always make certain to maintain correct polarity by connecting the red (+) terminals on the AVR 2000 to the red (+) terminals on the speaker and the black () terminals on the AVR 2000 to the black () terminals on the speakers. (See page 14 for more information on speaker polarity.) C Surround Speaker Outputs: Connect these outputs to the matching + or terminals on your left and right surround speakers. When making speaker connections always make certain to maintain correct polarity by connecting the red (+) terminals on the AVR 2000 to the red (+) terminals on the speakers and the black () terminals on the AVR 2000 to the black () terminals on the speakers. See page 14 for more information on speaker polarity. D Switched AC Accessory Outlet: This outlet may be used to power any device that you wish to have turn on when the unit is turned on with the System Power Control switch 2. E Unswitched AC Accessory Outlet: This outlet may be used to power any AC device. The power will remain on at this outlet regardless of whether the AVR 2000 is on or off (in Standby), provided that the Main Power switch 1 is on. Note: The total power consumption of all devices connected to the accessory outlets should not exceed 100 watts from the Unswitched Outlet E and 50 W from the Switched Outlet D. F AC Power Cord: Connect the AC plug to an unswitched AC wall output. G Remote IR Output: This connection permits 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. H Remote IR Input: If the AVR 2000s frontpanel 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. I DVD Video Inputs: Connect these jacks to the composite or S-Video output jacks on a DVD player or other video source. J Video 1 Video Outputs: Connect these jacks to the RECORD/INPUT composite or S-Video jack on a VCR. K Video 3 Video Inputs: Connect these jacks to the PLAY/OUT composite or S-Video jacks on any video source. L Video 2 Video Inputs: Connect these jacks to the PLAY/OUT composite or S-Video jacks on a second VCR or other video source. M Video 2 Video Outputs: Connect these jacks to the RECORD/INPUT composite or S-Video jacks on a second VCR. N Video 1 Video Inputs: Connect these jacks to the PLAY/OUT composite or S-Video jacks on a VCR or other video source. O Optical Digital Inputs: Connect the optical digital output from a DVD player, HDTV receiver, LD player, MD player or CD player to these jacks. The signal may be either a Dolby Digital signal, a DTS signal or a standard PCM digital source. P Coaxial Digital Inputs: Connect the coax digital output from a DVD player, HDTV receiver, LD player, MD player or CD player to these jacks. The signal may be either a 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. Q Video 3 Audio Inputs: Connect these jacks to the PLAY/OUT audio jacks on any audio or video source. R Video 2 Audio Inputs: Connect these jacks to the PLAY/OUT audio jacks on a VCR or other video source. S Video 2 Audio Outputs: Connect these jacks to the RECORD/INPUT audio jacks on a VCR or any Audio recorder. Note: Either the Video or S-Video output of any S-Video source must be connected to the AVR 2000, not both in parallel, otherwise the video may be disturbed or its performance be adversely effected.

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B Channel Select Button: This button is used to start the process of setting the AVR 2000s output levels with an external source. Once this button is pressed, use the / buttons C to select the channel being adjusted, then press the Set button E, followed by the / buttons again, to change the level setting. (See page 28 for more information.) C / Buttons: These are multi-purpose buttons. They will be used most frequently to select a surround mode. These buttons are also used to increase or decrease output levels when configuring the unit, to select speaker configuration or to select the digital inputs. They are also used to enter delay time settings after the Delay button T has been pressed. When the AVR 2000 remote is being programmed for the codes of another device, these buttons are also used in the Auto Search process (See page 32 for more information on programming the remote.) D Button: This button does not have a function with the AVR2000. When a DVD player or TV is selected, it may be used to navigate the menus of those devices. E Set Button: This button is used to enter settings into the AVR 2000s memory. It is also used in the setup procedures for delay time, speaker configuration and channel output level adjustment. F Digital Select: Press this button to assign one of the digital inputs #$O P to a source. (See page 26 for more information on using digital inputs.) G Numeric Keys: These buttons serve as a 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. H Tuner Mode: Press this button when the tuner is in use to select between automatic tuning and manual tuning. When the button is pressed so that the AUTO indicator W goes out, pressing the Tuning buttons J8 will move the frequency up or down in single-step increments. When the FM band is in use and the AUTO indicator W is on, pressing this button will change to monaural reception making even week stations audible. (See page 29 for more information.)
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 selected. 9 Surround Mode Selector: Press this button to begin the process of changing the surround mode. After the button has been pressed, use the / buttons C to select the desired surround mode (See page 25 for more information). Note that this button is also used to tune channels when the TV, VCR and SAT receiver is selected using the Input Selector 4. A Night Mode: Press this button to activate the Night mode. This mode is available only with Dolby Digital encoded digital sources, and it preserves dialog (center channel) intelligibilty at low volume levels (See page 27 for more information).

6. Connect the supplied FM antenna to the FM (75 ohm) connection 6. 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 connection uses 300-ohm twin-lead cable, you must use a 300-ohm-to-75-ohm adapter to make the connection.
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SCART A/V Connections

For the connections described above your video device needs RCA (cinch) connectors or/and SVideo 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 SVideo device (SVHS, High 8) needs 2 RCA (Audio) and 1 S-Video jack (Video), if its a playback unit, or 4 RCA (Audio In/Out) and 2 S-Video (Video In/Out) jacks, if its a recording VCR. 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 this page). In that case the following Scart to Cinch adapters or cables are needed: 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). 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 AVRs Out jacks) and for the playback signal from the VCR (connect with the AVRs In jacks). Do not misconnect Audio and Video signals. Dont hesitate to consult your dealer, if you are uncertain. 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. 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 Output A, and the volume on the TV must be reduced to minimum.
Figure 1: SCART/Cinch-Adapter for playback; signal flow: SCART Cinch Black Black

Yellow Yellow Red Red

Black Black Red Red Blue Blue1
Figure 2: SCART/Cinch-Adapter for record and playback; signal flow: SCART Cinch

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Yellow Yellow Green Green1 White White
Figure 3: Cinch/SCART-Adapter for playback; signal flow: Cinch SCART Figure 4: SCART/S-Video Adapter for playback; signal flow: SCART Cinch

System and Power Connections
The AVR 2000 is designed for flexible use with external control components and power amplifiers. 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 the Remote IR Input jack H. If other components are also prevented from receiving remote commands, only one sensor is needed. Simply use this units sensor or a remote eye by running a connection from the Remote IR Output jack G to the Remote IR Input jack on Harman Kardon or other compatible equipment. 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.
AC Power Connections This unit is equipped with two accessory AC outlets. They may be used to power accessory devices, but they should not be used with highcurrent draw equipment such as power amplifiers. The total power draw to the Unswitched Outlet E must not exceed 100 watts, that to the Switched Outlet D 50 watts. The Switched D outlet will receive power only when the unit is on completely. This is recommended for devices that have no power switch or a mechanical power switch that may be left in the ON position. 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. The Unswitched E outlet will receive power as long as the unit is plugged into a powered AC outlet and the Main Power Switch 1 is on. Finally, when all connections are complete, plug the power cord into a nonswitched 220-240-volt AC wall outlet. Youre almost ready to enjoy the AVR 2000!
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System Configuration

When all audio, video and system connections have been made, there are a few configuration adjustments that must be made. A few minutes spent to correctly configure and calibrate the unit will greatly add to your listening experience. 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 forward 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. Using these guidelines, youll find that it takes some experimentation to find the correct location for the front speakers in your particular installation. Dont 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. Surround speakers should be placed on the side walls of the room, at or slightly behind the listening position. The center of the speaker should face you. If side-wall mounting is not practical, the speakers may be placed on a rear wall, behind the listening position. The speakers should be no more than two meters behind the rear of the seating area. 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 location 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 subwoofers manufacturer, or you may wish to experiment with the best location for a subwoofer in your listening room.

4. Turn the AVR 2000 on either by pressing the System Power Control 2 or the Input Source Selector ! on the front panel, or via the remote by pressing the AVR Selector 5 or any of the Input Selectors 46 on the remote. The Power Indicator 3 will turn green to confirm that the unit is on, and the Main Information Display will also light up.

18 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

With the AVR 2000 turned on, follow these steps to configure the speakers: 1. Put the AVR 2000 in the Dolby Pro Logic mode by pressing the Surround Mode Selector button 7 on the front or 9 and then the / buttons C on the remote, until PRO LOGIC appears in the Main Information Display X and the PRO LOGIC indicator F lights. 2. Press the Speaker button T on the remote or front panel. The words FRNT SPEAKER will appear in the Main Information Display X. 3. Press the Set button E. 4. Press the / buttons C on the remote or the Selector buttons 5 on the front panel until either LARGE or SMALL appears, matching the type of speakers you have at the left-front and right-front positions, as described by the definitions shown in preceding section. When SMALL is selected, low frequency front channel sounds will be sent only to the subwoofer output. Note that if you choose this option and there is no subwoofer connected, you will not hear any low frequency sounds from the front channels. When LARGE is selected, a full-range output will be sent to the front left and front right outputs. Depending on the subwoofer configuration (see below), the front left and right bass information may also be directed to a subwoofer. Important Note: When a speaker set with two front satellites and a passive subwoofer is used, connected to the front speaker outputs B, the fronts must be set for LARGE. 5. When you have completed your selection for the front channels, press the Set button E , and then press the / buttons C on the remote or the Selector buttons 5 on the front panel to change the display to CEN SPEAKER. 6. Press the Set button E again, and use the / buttons C on the remote, or the Selector buttons 5 on the front panel, to select the option that best describes your system based on the Center speaker definitions shown in preceding section. When SMALL is selected, low frequency center channel sounds will be sent to the Fronts, if they are set for LARGE and Sub is turned off. When Sub is on, low frequency center channel sounds will be sent to the subwoofer only. When LARGE is selected, a full-range output will be sent to the center speaker output, and with analog and digital surround modes NO center channel signal will be sent to the subwoofer output. When NONE is selected, no signal will be sent to the center channel output. The receiver will operate in a phantom center channel mode and center channel information will be sent to the left and right front channel outputs. This mode is needed if no Center speaker is used (note that for the use of Logic 7C surround mode a Center speaker is needed, but Logic 7M works well without a Center too). 7. When you have completed your selection for the center channel, press the Set button E , and then press the / buttons C on the remote or the Selector buttons 5 on the front panel to change the display to SUR SPEAKER. 8. Press the Set button E again, and then use the / buttons C on the remote or the Selector buttons 5 on the front panel to select the option that best describes your system based on the Surround speaker definitions shown in preceding section. When SMALL is selected, 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 Pro Logic mode, there is no bass in the surround channels. When LARGE is selected, a full-range output will be sent to the surround channel outputs (with all analog and digital surround modes), and, except with Hall and Theater modes, NO surround channel bass will be sent to the subwoofer output. When NONE is selected, surround sound information will be split between the front-left and front-right outputs. Note that for optimal performance when no surround speakers are in use, the Dolby 3 Stereo mode should be used instead of Dolby Pro Logic. 9. When you have completed your selection for the surround channel, press the Set button E , and then press the / buttons C on the remote or the Selector buttons 5 on the front panel to change the display to S-W SPEAKER. 10. Press the Set button E , and then press the / buttons C on the remote or the Selector buttons 5 on the front panel to select the option that best describes your Subwoofer system. The choices available for the subwoofer position will depend on the settings for the other speakers, particularly the front left/right positions. If the front left/right speakers are set to SMALL, the subwoofer will automatically be set to S U B, 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 2000, press the arrow buttons C 5 so that N O N E appears in the display. When this option is selected, all bass information will be routed to the front left/right main speakers. If a subwoofer is connected to the AVR 2000, you have the option to have the front left/right main speakers reproduce bass frequencies at all times, and have the subwoofer operate only when the AVR 2000 is being used with a digital source that contains a dedicated Low Frequency 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 arrow buttons C 5 so that S U B (LFE) appears in the display. 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 you are listening to, press the arrow buttons C 5 so that SUB L/R+LFE appears in the display. When this option is selected, a complete feed will be sent to the front left/right main speakers, and the subwoofer will receive the front left and right bass frequencies. 11. When all speaker selections have been made for the input selected, press the Set button E twice or simply wait for three seconds until the display returns to the normal mode.

20 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
(31)x3+15=21. Thus, in this example, the Pro Logic delay should be set at twenty milliseconds. NOTE: The DTS, Logic 7, 5CH Stereo, Hall and Theater modes use a fixed, nonadjustable delay time. The Dolby Digital Mode also includes a separate setting for the center channel delay mode, since the discrete nature of these signals makes the location of the center channel speaker more critical. To calculate the delay for the center channel, measure the distance from the preferred listening position in the center of the room to both the center channel speaker and either the left or right speaker. If the distances are equal, no further adjustment is required and the center delay should be set to zero. If the distance to the front speakers is greater than the distance to the center speaker, you may wish to reposition the speakers by moving the front left and front right speakers closer to the listening position or the center speaker further away from the listening position. If repositioning of the speakers is not possible, adjust the center delay time, adding one millisecond of center channel delay for every 30 cm closer to the listening position the center speaker is than the front speakers. For example, if the front left and front right speakers are each 3 m from the listening position and the center channel speaker is 2.4 m away, the delay is figured as 300 cm 240 cm=60 cm, suggesting an optimal center delay of 2 milliseconds. To set the delay time, follow these steps: 1. To make the delay settings for the Dolby Digital mode (this will include the Center delay setting, and the surround delay for the Pro Logic mode will be set automatically), press the Input Source Selector ! on the front or 4 on the remote and select any input now that is associated with a digital input and the Dolby Digital surround mode (the surround mode associated with each input selected will be indicated by the Surround Mode Indicators in the front panel). 2. Press the Delay button R on the remote or front panel. The words S DELAY TIME appear in the Main Information Display X. 3. Press the Set button E. 4. Press the / buttons C on the remote or the Selector buttons 5 on the front panel until the desired rear delay time for the Dolby Digital mode, calculated using the formula for Dolby Digital above (item a.), appears in the display. 5. Press the Set button E to enter the setting into the AVR2000s memory. 6. Press the / buttons C on the remote once, so that C DELAY TIME appears in the Main Information Display X. 7. Press the Set button E. 8. Press the / buttons C on the remote until the desired delay time for the center channel appears in the display. 9. Press the Set button E to enter the setting into the AVR 2000s memory. You have now completed the delay time settings for all surround modes and inputs. Night Mode Settings 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 abruptly 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. To adjust the Night mode setting press the Input Source Selector ! on the front or 4 on the remote and select an input that is associated with a digital input and the Dolby Digital surround mode. Next press the Night button A on the remote. When the button is pressed, the words D-RANGE will appear in the Main Information Display X. Press the / buttons C within three seconds to select the desired setting: OFF: When OFF is shown in the display, the Night mode will not function. MID: When MID is shown in the display, a mild compression will be applied. MA X: When MAX is shown in the display, 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. When any Night mode is selected, the NIGHT Mode Indicator N will illuminate. To confirm the selection press the Set button E or wait for some seconds until the display returns to the normal mode. Output Level Adjustment Output level adjustment is a key part of the configuration process for any surround sound product. It is particularly important for a Dolby Digital receiver such as the AVR 2000, as correct outputs will ensure that you hear sound tracks with the proper directionality and intensity. 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 ambiance, 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. IMPORTANT NOTE: The output level can be adjusted for each digital and analog surround mode separately. This allows you to compensate for level differences between speakers, that may also vary with the surround mode selected, or to increase or decrease the level of certain speakers intentionally, depending on the surround mode selected. Before beginning the output level adjustment process, make certain that all speaker connections have been properly made. The system volume should be turned down at first. Finally, make certain that the Balance Control & is set to the center 12 oclock position. To adjust and calibrate the output levels, follow these steps. For accurate calibration, it is a good idea to make these adjustments while seated in your favorite listening position. As the adjustment must be made for each surround mode, it is best to select any input associated with Dolby Pro Logic, make the adjustment for that surround mode, then step through all inputs youre using (and thus through all surround modes associated with the inputs) and repeat the adjustment when any surround mode appears that has not yet been adjusted. 1. Select any input associated with the Dolby Pro Logic surround mode by pressing the Input Source Selector ! 4 until the Pro Logic Surround Mode Indicator on the front and F in the display light up. 2. Press the Test Tone button 7 on the remote. The words T-T FL 0dB will appear in the Main Information Display X.

DOLBY PRO LOGIC

15 ms 30 ms Initial Setting = 15 ms

LOGIC 7 C LOGIC 7 M

Delay time not adjustable

DOLBY 3 STEREO

No surround channels

VMAx Near VMAx Far

5-Channel Stereo
This mode takes advantage of multiple speakers to place a stereo signal at both the front and No delay is available for back of a room. Ideal for playing music in situations such as a party, it places the same signal this mode 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. This mode turns off all surround processing and presents the pure left and right channel presentation of two channel stereo programs. No surround channels

SURROUND OFF (STEREO)

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Surround Mode Selection

One of the most important features of the AVR 2000 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. In all, a total of thirteen listening modes are available on the AVR 2000. Selection of a surround mode is based on personal taste, as well as the type of program source material being used. For example, motion pictures or TV programs bearing the logo of one of the major surround encoding processes, such as Dolby Surround, DTS Stereo or UltraStereo should be played in either the Dolby 3 Stereo or Dolby Pro Logic surround modes depending on the source material and speakers in use. However to create wider, enveloping sound field environments and more defined pans and flyovers with all analog stereo and surround recordings select Harman Kardons exclusive Logic 7 mode, that creates a stereophonic left and right rear signal, just as recorded in real life (e.g. sound being recorded from left rear side will be heard from that side only) for a dramatic improvement in comparison to Dolby Pro Logic. 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 or Logic 7, when they are broadcast via conventional 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. Even when a program is not listed as carrying intentional surround information, you may find that the Pro Logic, Dolby 3 Stereo or Logic 7 modes often deliver enveloping surround presentations through the use of the natural surround information present in all stereo recordings. However, for stereo programs without any surround information the Theater, Hall and 5CH Stereo modes should be tried (5CH Stereo is effective particularly with old extreme stereo recordings) and for mono programs, we suggest that you try the Theater or Hall modes. And when you use only two front channel speakers you should select Harmans patented VMAx mode, delivering a virtually three dimensional sound space with two speakers only. Surround modes are selected using either the front panel controls or the remote. To select a surround mode from the front panel, press the Surround Mode Selector 7 to scroll through the list of available modes. To select a surround mode using the remote, press the Surround Mode Selector 9, and then press the / buttons C to change the mode. As you press the buttons, the Surround mode name will appear in the Main Information Display X, and an individual mode indicator will also light up C D F H I J K L M. As the surround modes change, a green LED will light next to the current mode in the Surround Mode Indicators list on the front panel. Note that any time a surround mode is changed it remains associated with the input just selected until another choice is made. 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 2000 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 following section of this manual. 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 configured), follow the instructions shown above for using the remote until SURR OFF appears in the Main Information Display X. DTS DTS is another digital audio system that is capable of delivering 5.1 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. DTS-encoded sound tracks are available on select DVD and LD discs, as well as on special audioonly 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 2000, but DTS-LDs can be played on LD players and DTS-DVDs on DVD players only. All that is required is to connect the players output to either the Optical or Coaxial input on the rear panel O P or front panel #$. In order to listen to DVDs encoded with DTS sound tracks, the DVD player must be compatible with the DTS signal as indicated by a DTS logo on the players front panel. Note that early DVD players may not be able to play DTS- encoded DVDs. This does not indicate a problem with the AVR 2000, as some players cannot pass the DTS signal through to the digital outputs. If you are in doubt as to the capability of your DVD player to handle DTS DVDs, consult the players owners manual. PCM Audio Playback PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) is the non- compressed digital audio system used for compact discs, Non-Dolby Digital/DTS Laserdiscs and some special PCM encoded DVDs. The digital circuits in the AVR 2000 are capable of high quality digitalto-analog decoding, and they may be connected directly to the digital audio output of your CD/DVD or LD player (LD only for PCM or DTS programs, for Dolby Digital laser discs an RF adapter is needed, see Dolby Digital above). Connections may be made to either the Optical or Coaxial inputs O P on the rear panel or the front panel Digital Inputs #$. 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 provide its analog audio signal for recording. Next press the Digital Select button F and then use the / buttons C on the remote, or the Selector buttons 5 on the front panel, until the desired choice appears in the Main Information Display X, then press the Set button E to confirm the choice. When a PCM source is playing, the PCM indicator A will light. During PCM playback you may select any surround mode except Dolby Digital or DTS. Playback from PCM sources may also benefit from the Logic 7. When playing a stereo or surround-encoded PCM source, such as an LD or CD OPERATION 25

Digital Audio Playback

Digital audio is a major advancement over past systems such as Dolby Pro Logic. It delivers five discrete channels: left front, center, right front, left surround and right surround. 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 descibed as 5.1. The bass channel is separate from the other channels, but since it is intentionally bandwidth limited, sound designers have given it that unique designation. 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. Note that an optional, external RF demodulator is required to use the AVR 2000 to listen to the Dolby 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 O P #$ of the AVR 2000. No demodulator is required for use with DVD players or DTS-encoded laser discs.
or a PCM audio track from DVD, use the Logic 7 C or Cinema mode. For stereo or surround encoded pure music recordings use the Logic 7 M or Music mode for a wider front sound stage (see Surround Mode Chart page 24). MP3 Audio Playback The AVR 2000 is one of the first A/V receivers to provide on-board decoding for the MP3 audio format 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 2000 is able to deliver more precise conversion of the digital signals to an analog output, along with the benefits of listening to the MP3 audio through the AVR 2000s high current amplifier and the speakers from your surround system, rather than the smaller speakers and low powered amplifiers typically used with computers. To take advantage of the AVR 2000s MP3 capabilities, simply connect the PCM output of a computer sound card able to feed the MP3 format to its digital output, or the PCM 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 O P or the front panel Digital Inputs #$. When the digital MP3 signal is selected, the MP3 Bitstream Indicator A will light, and the audio will begin playing. NOTES: The AVR 2000 is only capable of playing signals in the MP3 (MPEG 1/Layer 3) format. It is not compatible with other computer audio codecs. The MP 3 DSP mode found in the new AVR 2000 requires an MP3 SPDIF stream. Presently, only a few units provide this but in the coming generations of motherboards and operating system updates this will follow, since SPDIF is the standard for audio & video hardware. The digital audio input signal may be either optical or coaxial, but the signal must be in the PCM format. Direct connection of USB or serial data outputs is not possible, even though the signals are in the MP3 format. If you have any questions about the data output format from your computer or a sound card, check with the devices Owners Manual or contact the manufacturers technical support area. Selecting a Digital Source To utilize either digital mode you must have properly connected a digital source to the AVR 2000. Connect the digital outputs from DVD players, HDTV receivers, satellite systems or CD players to the Optical or Coaxial inputs on the rear or front panel O P #$. 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 2000 rear panel (e.g., connect the analog stereo audio output from a DVD to the DVD inputs 5 on the rear panel when you connect the sources digital outputs). When playing a digital source such as DVD, first select its input using the remote or front panel controls as outlined in this manual in 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 appropriate with the DVD player is not selected automatically (due to the input settings made earlier during the system configuration, see page 18), select the digital source by pressing the Digital Input Selector button F and then using the / buttons C on the remote or the Selector buttons 5 on the front panel to choose any of the OPTICAL or COAXIAL inputs, as they appear in the Main Information Display X and Display Indicators BE. When the digital source is playing, the AVR 2000 will automatically detect whether it is a multichannel Dolby Digital, DTS source, MP3 or a conventional PCM signal, which is the standard output from CD players. A Bitstream Indicator A will light in the Main Information Display to confirm that the digital signal is Dolby Digital, DTS, MP3 or PCM. 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. Digital Status Indicators When a digital source is playing, the AVR 2000 senses the type of bitstream data that is present. Using this information, the correct surround mode will automatically be selected. For example, DTS bitstreams 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 manually. Since the range of available surround modes depends on the type of digital data that is present, the AVR 2000 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. When a digital source is playing, a Bitstream Indicator A will light to show which type of signal is playing: DOLBY D: When the DOLBY D indicator lights, a Dolby Digital bitstream is being received. Depending on the audio track selected on the source player and number of channels on the disc, different surround modes are possible. Note that only one channel without subwoofer, called 1.0 audio, or all five channels with subwoofer (5.1 audio) or all steps between can be recorded on digitally surround encoded audio tracks (see NOTE below). With all those tracks, except 2.0 audio, only the Dolby Digital and VMAx modes are available. When the Dolby Digital signal is only two channel (2.0) these two channels (l and r) often contain Pro Logic surround informations. With those tracks the AVR 2000 automatically switches to the Pro Logic mode, but you may also select the Vmax mode. D T S: When the DTS indicator lights, a DTS bitstream is being received. When the unit senses this type of data, only the DTS mode may be used. P C M: When the PCM indicator lights, a standard Pulse Code Modulation, or PCM, signal is being received. This is the type of digital audio used by conventional compact disc and laser disc recordings. When a PCM bitstream is present, all modes except Dolby Digital and DTS are available. Note that the PCM signal format can be selected on the DVD player with any audio track, even with Dolby Digital tracks (but not with Dolby Digital decoding). So, if selected, even 2.0 D.D. audio tracks can be played with all surround modes, also with the most effective Logic 7. M P 3: When the MP3 indicator lights, a compatible MPEG 1/Layer 3 digital signal is being received. This is the popular audio format used by many computer programs for recording compressed audio files. When an MP3 bitstream is present, the sound will automatically be played in the stereo (surround off) mode. The surround modes are not available during MP3 playback. In addition to the Bitstream Indicators, the AVR 2000 features a set of unique channel input indicators that tell you how many channels of digital information are being received and if the digital signal is interrupted. These indicators are the L/C/R/LS/RS/LFE letters that are inside the center boxes of the Speaker/Channel Input Indicators P in the front panel Main Information Display. When a standard analog stereo or matrix surround signal is in use, only the L and R indicators will light, as analog signals have only left and right channels, respectively, even surround recordings, carry surround information on the left and right channels only. Digital signals, however, may have one to six 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

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is important to note that although Dolby Digital, for example, is referred to as a 5.1 system, not all Dolby Digital DVD 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 e.g. only the L and R indicators. NOTE: Many DVD discs are recorded with both 5.1 and 2.0 versions of the same soundtrack, the 2.0 version often is used with other languages. 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 2000 or to select the appropriate audio track and thus language (2.0 audio tracks can be played with all surround modes, even with Logic 7, see indicator PCM on page 16). 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. As long as your DVD player is set for 6channel output, the AVR 2000 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 P also flash to indicate when a bitstream 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 normal, and the digital playback will resume once the playback is started again. Night Mode 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 lifting 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 Dolby Digital mode is selected. The Night mode may be engaged when a Dolby Digital DVD is playing by pressing the Night Button A on the remote. Next, press the / buttons C to select either the middle range or full compression versions of the Night mode. To turn the Night mode off, press the / buttons C until the message in the lower third of the video display and the Main Information Display X reads D-RANGE OFF. When the Night mode is active, the Night Mode Indicator N will also illuminate. The Night mode may also be selected to always be on at either level of compression using the options in the Surround setting. See page 21 for information on setting this option. IMPORTANT NOTES ON DIGITAL PLAYBACK: 1. 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/Channel Indicators P will flash. This is normal and does not indicate a problem with either the AVR 2000 or the source machine. The AVR 2000 will return to digital playback as soon as the data is available and when the machine is in a standard play mode. 2. Although the AVR 2000 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 2000. 3. Note that not all digitally encoded programs and not all audio tracks on a DVD contain full 5.1-channel audio. Consult the program guide that accompanies the DVD or laser disc to determine which type of audio has been recorded on the disc. The AVR 2000 will automatically sense the type of digital surround encoding used, indicate it in the Bitstream Indicators A and Channel Input Indicators P and adjust to accommodate it. 4. 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, Dolby 3, Stereo, Hall, Theater, 5CH Stereo or Logic 7, except with special audio tracks (see indication Dolby Digital on previous page) or data format selected (see PCM on previous page). 5. When a Dolby Digital or DTS source is playing, it is not possible to make an analog recording using the Tape 1 or Video 1 or Video 2 or 4 S record outputs, if the source is connected to any digital input of the AVR 2000 only. But the analog two channel signal of that 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 2000, even if the digital input of the AVR 2000 remains selected. Additionally, the digital signals will be passed through to the Digital Audio Outputs.

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JAZZ: Jazz Music COUNTRY: Country Music NATIONAL: National Music OLDIES: Oldies Music FOLK M: Folk Music DOCUMENT: Documentary Programs TEST: Emergency Test ALARM: Emergency Broadcast Information You may search for a specific Program Type (PTY) by following these steps: 1. Press the RDS button @N until the current PTY is shown in the Main Information Display X. 2. While the PTY is shown, press the Preset Up/Down button )O or hold them pressed to scroll through the list of available PTY types, as shown above. To simply search for the next station transmitting any RDS data, use the Preset Up/Down button )O until RDS ONLY appears in the display. 3. Press any of the Tuning Up/Down buttons 8J, the tuner begins to scan the FM band upwards or downwards for the first station that has RDS data that matches the desired selection, and acceptable signal strength for quality reception. 4. While the PTY Indicator AD flashes in the display, 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 acceptable reception quality. If no such station is found, the display will read NONE for some seconds and the tuner will return to the last FM station in use before the search. NOTE: Many stations do not transmit a specific PTY. The display will show NONE, when such a station is selected and PTY is active. NOTE: Some stations transmit constant traffic information. To identify as traffic station, they transmit a specific traffic code constantly, which causes the TA Indicator AA to light in the display. These stations can be found by selecting TRAFFIC, the option in front of NEWS in the list. The AVR 2000 will find the appropriate station, even if it is not broadcasting traffic information when the search is made.

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Programming the Remote
The AVR 2000 is equipped with a powerful remote control that will control not only the receivers functions, but also most popular brands of audio and video equipment, including CD players, TV sets, cable boxes, VCRs, satellite receivers and other home-theater equipment. Once the AVR 2000s remote is programmed with the codes for the products you own, it is possible to eliminate most other remotes and replace them with the convenience of a single universal remote control. b. If the product to be programmed does NOT turn off, continue to enter the three-digit code numbers until the equipment turns off. At this point, the correct code has been entered. Press the Input Selector 4 again and note that the red light under the Input Selector will flash three times before going dark to confirm the entry. 5. If the Power function of the unit to be programmed cannot be remoted, follow these steps (max. 20 seconds after step 3 above, or else step 3 must be repeated first): a. Enter the first three-digit code number using the Numeric buttons G and press the Input Selector 4 again. Press the remote button of any transport function remotable with the unit, e.g. Pause or Play L. If the unit being programmed starts that function, the correct code has been entered. b. If the unit does not start the function whose button was pressed, repeat steps 3 and 5a above with the next three-digit code number listed in the setup code table for that brand and product type, until the unit reacts properly on the transport function transmitted. 6. Try all of the functions on the remote to make certain that the product operates properly. Keep in mind that many manufacturers use a number of different combinations of codes, so it is a good idea to make certain that not only does the Power control work, but that the volume, channel and transport controls work as they should. If functions do not work properly, you may need to use a different remote code. 7. If the unit does not react to any code entered, if the code for your product does not appear in the tables in this manual, or if not all functions operate properly, try programming the remote with the Auto Search Method. Note on Using the AVR 2000 remote with a Harman Kardon CD Recorder. As shipped from the factory the remote is programmed for controlling Harman Kardon CD players. But it is able to control most functions of the CD Recorder CDR2 and CDR20 (see function list on page 36) too after the code 002 is entered to the CD Selector button 2 as described above. For returning to the CD player control commands the code 001 must be entered. Auto-Search Method If the unit you wish to include in the AVR 2000s remote is not listed in the code tables in this manual or if the code does not seem to operate properly, you may wish to program the correct code using the Auto Search method that follows. Note that the Auto Search method works only with units whose Power functions can be remoted: 1. Turn on the product that you wish to include in the AVR 2000 remote. 2. Press and hold both the Input Selector 4 for the type of product to be entered (e.g., VCR, TV) and the Mute button X at the same time. When the Program Indicator 2 turns amber and begins flashing, release the buttons. It is important that you begin the next step within 20 seconds. 3. To find out if the code for your unit is pre-programmed, point the AVR 2000 remote towards the unit to be programmed, and press and hold the buttonC. This will send out a series of codes from the remotes built-in data base, with each flash of the red light under the Input Selector 4 indicating that a code has been sent. When the device to be programmed turns off,immediately release the buttonC. Note that it may take one minute or more until the right code is found and the unit turns off. 4. When the button was not released in time after the unit turned off, the proper code will be overrun. Thats why a function test should be made: Turn the unit on again and, while the Input Selector 4 still lights red, press the buttonC once, than the button C once too. When the unit turns off, the right code was found, when not, the code was overrun. To refind the correct, while the Input Selector 4 still lights red, press (not hold pressed) the button D repeatedly to step backwards through the codes available and observe the reaction of the unit at each press. As soon as the unit turns off the correct code is found. 5. Press the Input Selector 4 again, and note that the red light will flash three times before going dark to confirm the entry. 6. Try all of the functions on the remote to make certain that the product operates. Keep in mind that many manufacturers use a number of different combinations of codes, and it is a good idea to make certain that not only the Power control works, but the volume, channel and transport controls, as appropriate. If all functions do not work properly, you may need to Auto-Search for a different code, or enter a code via the Direct Code Entry method.

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Programmed Device Functions
Once the AVR 2000s remote has been programmed for the codes of other devices, press the appropriate Input Selector 4 to change the remote from control over the AVR 2000 to the additional product. When you press any of these buttons, it will briefly flash in red to indicate that you have changed the device being controlled. When operating a device other than the AVR 2000, the controls may not correspond exactly to the function printed on the remote or button. Some commands, such as the volume control, are the same as they are with the AVR 2000. Other buttons will change their function so that they correspond to a secondary label on the remote. For example, the Sleep and Surround mode selector buttons also function as the Channel Up and Channel Down buttons when operating most TV sets, VCRs or Sat-Receivers. For some products, however, the function of a particular button does not follow the command printed on the remote. In order to see which function a button controls, consult the Function List tables printed on page 36. To use those tables, first check the type of device being controlled (e.g., TV, VCR). Next, look at the remote control diagram or page 36. Note that each button has a number on it. To find out what function a particular button has for a specific device, find the button number on the Function List and then look in the column for the device you are controlling. For example, button number 50 is the Macro 2 button for the AVR 2000, but it is the Favorite button for many cable television boxes and satellite receivers. Button number 29 is the Delay button for the AVR 2000, but the Open/Close button for CD players. Note that the numbers used to describe the button functions at the left for the purposes of describing how a button operates are a different set of numbers than those used in the rest of this manual to describe the button functions for the AVR 3000. Notes on Using the AVR 2000 Remote With Other Devices. Manufacturers may use different code sets for the same product category. For that reason, it is important that you check to see if the code set you have entered operates as many controls as possible. If it appears that only a few functions operate, check to see if another code set will work with more buttons. Depending on the brand and product type used the functions listed in the Function List tables may not correspond with the function the unit reacts on the command. In these cases its a good idea to edit the reaction of the unit into the corresponding line of the table or to set up a separate list. When a button is pressed on the AVR 2000 remote, the red light under the Input Selector 4 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. The remote was pre-programmed with codes for units of the latest generation, but some codes may differ from those needed for earlier units.

Volume Punch-Through

The AVR 2000s remote may be programmed to operate the Volume Control V and the Mute X from either the TV or the AVR in conjunction with any of the six devices controlled by the remote. For example, since the AVR 2000 will likely be used as the sound system for TV viewing, you may wish to have the AVRs volume activated although the remote is set to run the TV. To program the remote for Volume PunchThrough, follow these steps: 1. Press the Input Selector 4 for the unit you wish to have associated with the volume control and the Mute button X at the same time until the red light illuminates under the Input Selector 4 and note that the Program Indicator 2 will flash amber. 2. Press the Volume Up button Vand note that.the Program Indicator 2 will stop flashing and stay amber. 3. Press either the AVR Selector 5 or the Input Selector 4, depending on which systems volume control you wish to have attached for the punch-through mode. The Program Indicator 2 will blink green three times and then go out to confirm the data entry. Example: To have the AVRs volume control activated even though the remote is set to control the TV, first press the Video/TV Input Selector 4 and the Mute button X at the same time. Next, press the Volume Up button V, followed by the AVR Input Selector 5. NOTE: Should you wish to return the remote to the original configuration after entering a Volume Punch-Through, you will need to repeat the steps shown above. However, press the Video/TV Input Selector in steps one and three.
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Channel Control Punch-Through
The AVR 3000s remote may be programmed to operate so that the channel control function for either the TV, cable or satellite receiver used in your system may be used in conjunction with one of the other devices controlled by the remote. For example, while using and controlling the VCR, you may wish to change channels on a cable box or satellite receiver without having to change the device selected by the AVR 3000 or the remote. To program the remote for Channel Control Punch-Through, follow these steps: 1. Press the Input Selector button 4 for the device you wish to have the channel control associated with and the Mute button X at the same time until the red light illuminates under the Input Selector 4 and the Program Indicator 2 flashes amber. 2. Press the Volume Down button V. The Program Indicator 2 will stop flashing and stay amber. 3. Press and release the AVR 5 or Input Selector button 4 for the device that will be used to change the channels. The Program Indicator 2 will blink green three times and then go out to confirm the data entry. Example: To control the channels using your TV while the remote is set to control the VCR, first press the VID 1/VCR Input Selector button 4 and the Mute button X at the same time. Next, release them and press the Volume Down button V, followed by the VID 2/TV Input Selector button 4. NOTE: To remove the Channel Control PunchThrough and return the remote to its original configuration, repeat the steps shown in the example above. However, press the VID 1/VCR Input Selector in Steps 1 and 3.

Transport Control Punch-Through
The AVR 3000s remote may be programmed to operate so that the Transport Control Functions L (Play, Stop, Fast Forward, Rewind, Pause and Record) for a VCR, DVD or CD will operate in conjunction with one of the other devices controlled by the remote. For example, while using and controlling the TV, you may wish to start or stop your VCR or DVD without having to change the device selected by the AVR 3000 or the remote. To program the remote for Transport Control PunchThrough, follow these steps: 1. Press the Input Selector 4 for the device you wish to have the channel control associated with and the Mute button X at the same time until the red light illuminates, under the Input Selector 4 and the Program Indicator 2 flashes amber. 2. Press the Play button L. The Program Indicator 2 will stop flashing and stay amber. 3. Press and release the AVR 5 or Input Selector button 4 for the device that will be used to change the channels. The Program Indicator 2 will blink green three times and then go out to confirm the data entry. Example: To control the transport of a CD player while the remote is set to control the TV, press the VID 2/TV Input Selector button 4and the Mute button X at the same time. Next, release them and press the Play button L, followed by the CD Input Selector button 4. NOTE: To remove the Channel Control PunchThrough and return the remote to its original configuration, repeat the steps shown in the example above. However, press the VID 2/TV Input Selector in Steps 1 and 3. NOTE: Before programming the remote for Volume, Channel or Transport Punch-Through, make certain that any programming needed for the specific TV, CD, DVD, Cable or Satellite Receivers has been completed.
Resetting the Remote Memory
As you add components to your home-theater system, occasionally you may wish to totally reprogram the remote control without the confusion of any commands, macros or Punch-Through programming that you may have done. To do this, it is possible to reset the remote to the original factory defaults and command codes by following these steps. Note, however, that once the remote is reset, all commands or codes that you have entered will be erased and will need to be reentered: 1. Press any of the Input Selector buttons 4 and the O button G at the same time until the Program Indicator 2 begins to flash amber. 2. Press the 3 button G three times. 3. The red LED under the Input Selector 4 will go out and the Program Indicator 2 will stop flashing and turn green. 4. The Program Indicator 2 will remain green until the remote is reset. Note that this may take a while, depending on how many commands are in the memory and need to be erased. 5. When the Program Indicator 2 goes out, the remote has been reset to the factory settings.

HARMAN KARDON AVR 255/AVR 355 SOFTWARE UPGRADE INSTRUCTIONS
This Harman Kardon software upgrade will improve the performance of your AVR 255 or AVR 355 by updating its internal operating system, DSP firmware and videoprocessing software. Unlike many consumer products, which are designed with fixed memory, these Harman Kardon products feature flash memory that is upgradeable through a standard RS-232 serial port. To install the software, please follow these instructions. If you have any questions, consult the Harman Kardon Web site at www.harmankardon.com. Important Note:
This software is specially designed for use with Harman Kardon AVR 255 and AVR 355 receivers. Use with any other models or brands may cause damage to the product. DO NOT USE THIS SOFTWARE WITH ANY OTHER PRODUCTS. Processor: Intel Pentium II processor or equivalent, or higher Operating system: Windows 2000 SP4 or higher (for Windows 2000 or Windows XP, your system may require you to have administrator user rights) Hard-drive space: 10MB available System RAM: 128MB CD-ROM drive (when using the CD-ROM version of the program) RS-232 serial port If you are loading the upgrade from a CD-ROM, insert the disc in your computers drive. Locate the directory for the CD-ROM or the downloaded files and click on the file named HK_ Upgrader.exe. It is easy to recognize; depending on the display mode for your file manager, the icon will be a stylized version of the volume control knob on your AVR. A new window with the Welcome screen will open when the Loader program starts. Click Continue to proceed.
Installation Instructions
Upgrading your receiver is easy, but for the upgrade to work properly, it is important to precisely follow the instructions below. The upgrade will take about 45 minutes, and once it begins you must complete the entire process in one session. Please allow sufficient time to run through all the steps. PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING. Upgrading your unit will erase all system memories. This means that any configuration settings or tuner presets that you have entered will be lost. To make it easier to reestablish the settings after completing the upgrade, you may wish to write down your current system configurations using the worksheets that are part of this software package. To print those worksheets, use Windows Explorer or another file-management program to locate the Worksheets.pdf file in the directory where the upgrade files have been saved. Click on the file to open it with the Adobe Reader tool, and then print copies as needed. Press in the Main Power button on your AVR, but leave the receiver in the Standby mode. If you are using files downloaded from the Harman Kardon Web site to upgrade the AVR, use Windows Explorer, or any other file-management program, to locate the folder where you have downloaded the upgrade file. Click on the file named HKAVRupgrade.exe. The file will then automatically unpack all of the files needed to upgrade your AVR.

System Requirements

To install the software upgrade, you will need to purchase a standard RS-232 connection cable. Do not use a null modem cable, as it uses connection links that are not compatible with your AVR. If your computer is not equipped with a serial port, you may use one of the USB-to-serial-port adapters shown below that have been tested for interoperability with the AVRs. Most brand-name adapters will also work, but due to the wide variety of computers, operating systems and adapters, we cannot guarantee that other adapters will work in all situations. Gigaware Model 26-949 StarTech.com Model ICUSB232 IOGEAR Model Z-GUC232A You will also need to have access to a computer that is close enough to be connected to the AVR being upgraded. The minimum system requirements for the computer are:

You will be reminded to record your receivers settings if you have not already done so. Click Continue to proceed. The next screen contains the End-User License Agreement for this software upgrade. Please read this important document, using the scroll bar on the right side of the window to move down through the copy. If you agree to the terms of the agreement, click I accept this license agreement and then click Continue to proceed. Otherwise, click on I do not accept this license agreement to cancel the upgrade and exit the Loader program.
When the screen changes, you will be prompted to enter the location where the files for this upgrade are located. Click Browse to open a file-finder window, and then navigate to the correct folder. Click on that folder and then click Open. Note that the file names will automatically appear in the Current Selections window. Click Continue to proceed. The final step before the system upgrade begins is to place your AVR in Download mode and reset it. Using the tip of a pen or an unbent paper clip, press in on the Operate/Download button behind the small hole to the right of the RS-232 connector on the rear panel of the AVR. The button does not protrude from the back panel; if you are in doubt as to whether the button is in the correct position, try pressing it two or three times until you get the feel for whether it is in or out. After placing the AVR in Download mode, press the Reset button on the left side of the RS-232 connector. The Reset button is deeply recessed. Press it by feel using the pen or paper clip. When both of these steps have been completed, click Continue to proceed. Once you click Upgrade, it will take 10 to 15 seconds for your computer to establish a communications link with the AVR. After that, the first part of the new DSP firmware will begin to load, as indicated by the movement of the progress bar.
If the upgrade does not begin within 30 seconds,
or if an error message appears inside the loaders dialog box, the problem is either an incorrect COM-port selection or the position of the Operate/Download button. First, check to make sure that it is in the Download position, press the Reset button and then click Upgrade again. If the error message appears again, click Back until you are at the Connect Serial Cable and Select Port screen. Select a different COM port and then click Continue, making certain that you reset the AVR when prompted.
Following the instructions on the next screen, connect the serial cable to both the AVR and your computer (or the USB-to-serial-port adapter, if used). Next, use the pulldown tab to select the serial port used for the connection between your computer and the AVR. If there is only one serial port, the most common setting is COM 1, but if there are multiple ports or if you are using a USBto-serial-port adapter, you may have to select a different COM port. When a COM port has been selected, click Continue to proceed. You may have to return to this screen and choose a different port if the one originally selected does not connect properly.

When the next screen appears, click Upgrade to start the process.

Important Note:

Once the upgrade starts, do not interrupt it by turning your AVR off or exiting the upgrade program on your computer. Doing so may cause the upgrade to fail and possibly damage your receiver.
A message inside the loader window will let you know when the first section of the DSP firmware has successfully been loaded into your AVR. As directed, click Continue to proceed to the next step.
If your AVR is not already in Standby mode with amber-colored lighting around the Standby/On and Main Power buttons, press the Standby/On button. Click Continue when you are ready to proceed.
As instructed on the next screen, return your AVR to Normal mode by pressing the Operate/Download button so that it is in the out position or Operate mode. Press the Reset button. Next, press the Standby/On button on the front panel to turn the unit back on. Press in on the Operate/Download button to place it in Operate mode and press the Reset button. Next, press the Standby/On button to turn the AVR back on. At the next screen, turn the AVR on by pressing the front-panel Standby/On button. Wait 30 seconds for the unit to reach normal operating status and then click Continue to proceed. The final data transfer is the new video software. Click Upgrade to proceed. During this process, you will see a series of messages in the loader window as the old software is erased and the new software is written to the AVRs flash memory. When the message indicates that the update is complete, click Continue to proceed.
Once the AVR is turned on, the AVR will automatically begin to transfer the new firmware into its flash memory. During this process, messages will appear in the AVRs front-panel display as the current firmware is erased, and the new data is read and then written into the memory, followed by some additional internal processing steps. When a WRITE COMPLETE message appears on the bottom line of the front-panel display, this part of the process is complete. Press the Standby/On button to put the AVR back in Standby mode and then click Continue to proceed. As directed, place the AVR back in Download mode by once again pressing in on the rear-panel Operate/Download button. Press the Reset button and then click Continue to proceed. The next screen initiates the loading of the second part of the new DSP firmware. Click Upgrade to start the data transfer. As with the first part of the DSP firmware, you will see the progress bar move until the message in the loader box indicates that the upload is successful. Click Continue to proceed when instructed.

When the AVR is turned on, the AVR will again transfer the new firmware into its flash memory. During this process, you will see the same series of messages in the AVRs front-panel display that appeared while the first part of the DSP software was loading. When the WRITE COMPLETE message appears, the DSP is completely updated. Press the Standby/On button to place the AVR back in Standby mode and then click Continue to proceed. Place the unit back in the Download mode by once again pressing in on the rear panel Operate/ Download switch. Press the Reset button and then click Continue to proceed. When the MCU Upgrade screen appears, click Upgrade to load the new software. When the progress bar moves all the way to the right side of the window and the MCU UPLOAD SUCCESSFUL message appears, click Continue to proceed.
Put the AVR in Standby mode by pressing the frontpanel Standby/On button. Click Continue to proceed. The last step in the upgrade process is to do a system reset by pressing the OK button on the front panel. Press and hold the button for five to 10 seconds; release it when the AVR turns on and the word RESET appears in the front-panel display. Click Continue to go to the final screen.
As shown on the next screen, return the AVR to normal operating mode by pressing the Operate/ Download button so that it pops out to Operate mode. Next, press the Reset button and then click Continue to proceed.
The final screen will remind you that, because the upgrade and reset process erases any of the system configuration data and tuner presets stored in your receiver, it is important that you reenter that data. Follow the instructions shown in your owners manual to reenter the data copied to the worksheet files supplied with this upgrade package, or enter new settings. You should also recalibrate the systems speaker and room-equalization settings using the EzSet/EQ process. To check if the upgrade was successful, turn on your AVR and press 1-2-3-0-OK on the remote control to display the version number in the front-panel display. If it reads as shown below, your unit is now loaded with the proper software. If a different number appears, please repeat the upgrade process. 07-10-AFW V0.95.1.1 Write this upgrade information in your owners manual so that youll have it available for reference. When new software is made available through www.harmankardon.com, it will show the number of the latest version. You will need this information to see if an additional upgrade is required. CONGRATULATIONS! With the completion of the upgrade process, your Harman Kardon AVR is now not only as good as new it will perform even better than it did when you first bought it. We wish you many years of happy listening!

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