User manual HARMAN KARDON AVR 7300

[. . . ] ® Power for the Digital Revolution. ® AVR 7300 AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER OWNER'S MANUAL AVR 7300 AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER 3 4 4 5 9 11 13 17 18 21 21 21 23 24 24 26 28 29 30 31 32 34 34 34 35 35 35 35 36 39 40 40 40 42 42 42 42 42 43 44 44 44 45 46 46 47 48 49 51 52 53 54 56 57 59 Introduction Important Safety Information Unpacking Front-Panel Controls Rear-Panel Audio Connections Video and System Connections Main Remote Control Functions Zone II Remote Control Functions Installation and Connections System Configuration Speaker Placement System Setup Input Setup Audio Setup Surround Select and Setup Speaker Setup Delay Settings Output Level Adjustment Tone Control Video Setup Advanced Video Configuration Operation Basic Operation Source Selection Volume and Tone Control Video Processing Surround Mode Selection Digital Audio Playback Surround Mode Chart Tuner Operation Recording Front-Panel Connections Output Level Trim Adjustment Advanced Features Front-Panel Display Fade Display Brightness Turn-On Volume Level Semi-OSD Settings Full-OSD Time-Out Adjustment Multiroom Operation Multiroom Setup Surround Amplifier Channel Assignment Multiroom Operation Configuring the Remote Programming Remote Codes Learning Commands Changing Devices Macro Programming Punch-Through Configuration EzSet Configuration Renaming Resetting the Remote Troubleshooting Guide Appendix and Worksheets Technical Specifications Typographical Conventions In order to help you use this manual with the remote control, front-panel controls and rear-panel connections, certain conventions have been used. EXAMPLE ­ (bold type) indicates a specific remote control or front-panel button, or rear-panel connection jack EXAMPLE ­ (OCR type) indicates a message that is visible on-screen or on the front-panel information display EXAMPLE ­ (Synchro type) indicates a message that is displayed on the remote control's LCD screen 1 ­ (number in a square) indicates a specific front-panel control 1 ­ (number in a triangle) indicates a front-panel control that is behind the drop-down door å ­ (letter in a circle) indicates a rear-panel audio connection A ­ (letter in a square) indicates a rear-panel video or system connection a ­ (number in an oval) indicates a button or indicator on the remote å ­ (letter in an oval) indicates a button on the Zone II remote See trademark acknowledgements on page 59. , HDCD®, High Definition Compatible Digital® and Pacific MicrosonicsTM are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Pacific Microsonics, Inc. , in the United States and/or other countries. HDCD system manufactured under license from Pacific Microsonics, Inc. ® INTRODUCTION Thank You for Choosing Harman Kardon® Packed with state-of-the-art features to bring out the best in any audio or video program, the AVR 7300 will be the centerpiece of your home entertainment system for years to come. Thanks to sophisticated technology, the AVR 7300 is able to accommodate virtually any combination of program sources, speakers and room sizes, yet it is easy to set up and operate. [. . . ] When HDTV signals of 720P or 1080I are in use, they are passed directly through to the display without any processing. Within the VIDEO SETUP menu there is a MAIN MENU screen with settings that define the input and establish the global settings for the video output. The two video ADVANCED CONFIGURATION submenus contain the individual parameters that will be applied to the specific video input in use. Before proceeding with the setup, we suggest that you look at the default settings for each input, which are listed in the appendix to this manual. If the settings for any input mirror the configuration of your home theater system, then no further adjustment is needed. It is worth noting that the impact of many of the individual settings is subtle, and it is only when they are grouped together that the full power of the video processing system is unleashed. That means that there is 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. When you do reach the combination of settings for both your display system and each input, it is a good idea to write those settings down using the worksheets found on pages 57 and 58. (A copy of the blank worksheets may also be found in the support section our Web site at www. harmankardon. com/support. ) NOTE: All of the menus in the video setup system are viewed over the video source that is currently playing. In order to see the impact of any menu setting changes in the video in real time, you must first turn on the Faroudja processing system by pressing either the Video Processing On/Off Button h or the front-panel Set/Video Button 9 and releasing the button so that FAROUDJA:ON appears in the semi-OSD message and in the Lower Display Line $. To reach the MAIN VIDEO SETUP menu, press the OSD Button U, and then press the Set Button q. When the MAIN MENU (Figure 1) appears on your video screen, press the ¤ Navigation Button o until the on-screen cursor is pointing to VIDEO SETUP and press the Set Button q again. The MAIN VIDEO SETUP menu (Figure 16) will appear on-screen. ** S T S D V E I A B O I O I I N N D A R L R P E A A VA CK U T U S D H VIDEO C E C L O N S N E E AY I CE PE CE TO TY T NP L CT D M P Y U E E P T V R CO AS SETUP ** DEO VCR CRT AUTO 32 4:3 ET NU 1 E E A N T P L T F E O I I R :VI : : : RT: : O : G S ME Figure 16 Once the main VIDEO SETUP menu is displayed with the on-screen cursor pointing to SOURCE press the </> Navigation Buttons o until the name of the input you wish to change the settings for is shown. At the same time, any video input name that you had previously programmed to individualize the source setting will be shown on the TITLE line. If you have not already changed the input name and wish to do so at this time, press the ¤ Navigation Button o so that the on-screen cursor is pointing to TITLE and follow the instructions for changing the input source name as shown on page 23. Once an input is selected, the first configuration choice is to tell the AVR 7300 what type of device is being used for that source. To change this setting from the system default, press the ¤ Navigation Button o so that the on-screen cursor is pointing to SOURCE TYPE and then press the </> Navigation Buttons o to select from among the options shown one that is closest to the type of product connected to that input. The selection made will change the settings on the ADVANCED CONFIGURATION SUB-MENUS to the parameters best suited to that type of device. Of course, you may also change these settings yourself at any time through the submenus. The list of input source defaults is: DVD: This setting is optimized for use with the output signal of a typical DVD player. VCR: This setting is optimized for use with the output signal of an analog videocassette recorder. CABLE DIG: This setting is optimized for use with digital cable set-top boxes. [. . . ] · When any button is held for more than thirty seconds, the LCD will turn off and the remote will stop transmitting the codes to conserve battery life. Figure 81 Additional Notes on Configuring and Operating the Remote · When the remote is being programmed, it will automatically time-out if no button is pressed within a thirty-second period. The message shown in Figure 82 will appear briefly, and the remote will then exit the feature being programmed and any data entered will be lost. CONFIGURING THE REMOTE 55 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOM Unit does not function when Main Power Switch is pushed Display lights, but no sound or picture CAUSE · No AC Power SOLUTION · Make certain that the AC power cord is plugged into a live outlet · Check to see whether the outlet is switch-controlled · Make certain that all input and speaker connections are secure · Press Mute Button 33 · Turn up the volume control · Follow the instructions in the Display Brightness section on page 42 so that the display is set to VFD FULL · Check speaker wire connections for shorts at receiver and speaker ends · Contact your local Harman Kardon service center · Intermittent input connections · Mute is on · Volume control is down · Display brightness is turned off Unit turns on, but front-panel display does not light up No sound from any speaker; light around power switch is red · Amplifier is in protection mode due to possible short · Amplifier is in protection mode due to internal problems · Incorrect surround mode · Input is monaural · Incorrect configuration · Stereo or Mono program material No sound from surround or center speakers · Select a mode other than Stereo · There is no surround information from mono sources · Check speaker mode configuration · The surround decoder may not create center- or rear-channel information from nonencoded programs · Change remote batteries · Press the AVR selector · Make certain that the front-panel sensor is visible to the remote, or connect remote sensor · Move the unit or antenna away from computers, fluorescent lights, motors or other electrical appliances · Wait a second or two for the unit's processor to recognize the new data stream and automatically resume playback · Resume DVD playback. Unit does not respond to remote commands · Weak batteries in remote · Wrong device selected · Remote sensor is obscured Intermittent buzzing in tuner · Local interference An UNLOCK message appears in the display and/or the letters in the Channel Indicator display flash at the same time as the audio stops · The type of digital audio stream has been changed · Digital audio feed paused In addition to the items shown above, additional information on troubleshooting possible problems with your AVR 7300, or installation-related issues, may be found in the list of "Frequently Asked Questions" which is located in the Product Support section of our Web site at www. harmankardon. com. Processor Reset In the rare case where the unit's operation or the displays seem abnormal, the cause may involve the erratic operation of the system's memory or microprocessor. To correct this problem, first unplug the unit from the AC wall outlet and wait at least three minutes. After the pause, reconnect the AC power cord and check the unit's operation. [. . . ]