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Harman Kardon AVR30
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Thank you for choosing a Harman
Kardon Audio/Video Receiver.
Your new unit is an exceptionally
well-engineered product that will give
you years of superb performance.
Save all packing material.
lt is essential for shipping should you
move, or in the event the unit ever
needs repair.
U. S. and Canadian customers
should use 120 volt AC only. Other
customers should use voltages
appropriate to their area.
Connecting the unit to an outlet
supplying a higher voltage may
create a fire hazard.

Handle the Power Cord
Gently.
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AC outlet, pull on the plug itself,
not on the cord.
MM Disconnect the plug from the AC
outlet whenever the unit is to be
left unused for an extended
period of time.
HM Do not place furniture or other
heavy objects on the cord, and
avoid dropping heavy objects on
it. Also do not make a knot in
the cord.
Place the unit on a firm
and level surface.
Avoid installing it:
Min moist or humid places;
Mi Close to heating equipment or in
places exposed to direct sunlight;
Min a direct draft from an air
conditioner or in other very cold
locations;
M@ In places subject to excessive
vibration or dust;
Min poorly ventilated places.
Moving the Unit.
Before moving the unit, be sure to
unplug the power cord from the AC
outlet and disconnect all wires to
antennas and other componenis.
Do Not Open the Cabinet.
Do not attempt to service this unit.
Tampering with internal components
can cause fire or shock, and may
void your guarantee. lf water or
small objects enter the unit, unplug
the power cord immediately and
consult an authorized Harman
Kardon service center. Using the
unit under such conditions may
cause a fire or shock hazard.
Cleaning.
Remove dust by wiping the unit with
a soft, dry cloth. If necessary, use a
soft cloth lightly dampened with mild
soapy water; then wipe with a dry
cloth. Never use benzene, thinner,
alcohol or other volatile agents,
and avoid spraying insecticides
near the unit.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Special Features
Installation and Connections
Front Panel Controls
Operating Instructions
System Remote Control. .
Home Theater Controller (HTC)
Using the On Screen Menu system
Using the Digital Signal Processor
- Setup Adjustments
Troubleshooting
Specifications

The AVR30 is a very unique and
versatile Audio and Video Receiver.
lt combines a special switching
system for all your Audio and Video
products with a complete Recording
switching system into one unit that
has five fully discrete amplifiers,
Dolby Pro Logic Surround, a Digital
Signal Processor, and a remote
control that operates the AVR30 and
many other products in your system.
Feature Highlights
Mi DOLBY Pro-Logic
Surround*
The AVR380 DOLBY PRO-LOGIC
Decoding system brings the theater
surround sound experience to your
home. Dolby Pro-Logic creates
four-channel surround sound plus a
true Center Channel. Because of this
center channel, listeners in less than
ideal positions will still hear the movie
dialogue coming from the screen.
M@ Digital Signal
Processor (DSP)
The AVR30 includes a custom
programmed Digital Signal Processor
for simulating the room ambience in
a variety of performance arenas from
the size of a large stadium to the
closeness of a small club. Unlike
many other Digital Signal processors
Special Features
that sound artificial and unnatural,
the AVR30 will sound true to life,
subtle and never distracting. The
system is easy to operate and will
yield realistic natural sound with any
of the available settings.
Mi System Remote
The System Remote controls AVR30
functions using various one-push
‘commands or the On Screen Menu
System. The system remote also
controls most Harman Kardon CD
players and cassette players.
HM Home Theater
Controller (HTC) Remote
The HTC is a remote control that
operates the AVR30 through a TV
screen menu system and is also
preprogrammed to control various
branded audio and video products.
Mi On Screen Menu System
A convenient control system with
visual conformation for selecting
various components, modes and
settings on to the AVR30.
Mi Video Switching
When an audio/video source is
selected for viewing or recording,
both audio and video outputs are
selected simultaneously.
Mi Memory System
The AVR30 includes a unique
memory system that remembers
each Digital Signal Processor mode
and setting last used and recalls
the setting when selecting a
"Listen To" source.
M@ Ultrawide Bandwidth
The AVR30 circuitry is designed
to deliver extended frequency
response, while keeping phase
shift well outside the audible
spectrum. The result is stereo
imaging and clarity with remarkably
accurate spatial positioning of
vocals and musical instruments.
Mi Discrete Circuitry
For maximum design flexibility
and highest possible performance,
the amplifier circuitry has been
designed using discrete electronic
components, not off-the-shelf
integrated circuits.
Mi Low Negative Feedback
Conventional designs rely heavily
on negative feedback to reduce
Total Harmonic Distortion. This
results, however, in excessive
Transient Intermodulation
Distortion, audible in the harsh,
grating quality of the sound.
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feedback low for smoother, clearer
reproduction of complex musical
sounds, such as those of stringed
instruments.
Mi HCC (High Instantaneous
Current Capability)
This enables the AVR30 to maintain
an undistorted output signal when
driving Low Impedance or resistive
speaker loads.
Supplied Accessories/
Packing List
System Remote Controller
2 Batteries (size "AA")
Home Theater Controller (HTC)
4 Remote Batteries (size "AAA")
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General Information
Placement:
Unit may be placed on top of or
beneath other stereo components,
so long as Its placement meets the
cooling requirements of the
component beneath it.
AC Power
Plug the cord into a polarized wail
socket, or polarized extension cord.
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2 SWITCHED OUTLETS and 1
UNSWITCHED OUTLET
Use these to connect the power cords
from your components to this unit.
The power to the SWITCHED outlets
is controlled by this unit's POWER
switch or the provided remote-control
transmitters POWER key. These
outlets will supply power to any
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The power to the UNSWITCHED
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this unit's POWER switch or the
provided remote-control transmitter’s
POWER key.
The maximum power (total power
consumption of components) that
can be connected to the SWITCHED
AC OUTLETS is 120 watts.
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Mono
The maximum power (total power
consumption of components) that can
be connected to the UNSWITCHED
AC OUTLET is 180 waits.

Connecting Audio
Components (see the
installation and
connections diagram on
page 4 for details)
1. Make sure the AVR30 and other
components are turned off.
2. Connect each component’s Output
jacks to the corresponding "In" jacks
on the back of your receiver. Use
the white, black or gray plugs to
connect Left channel jacks; use the red
plugs for Right jacks.
Connect your turntable to the jacks
marked "Phono".
Also connect the ground wire from
the turntable to the terminal marked
"GND" next to the Phono jacks.
Antenna Installation
Select the FM antenna that best
meets your needs.
1. An indoor dipole antenna is
supplied with your AVR30. This will
work well if you are located ina
strong signal area.
2. Other indoor antennas are
available which may improve
reception by offering greater
positioning flexibility.
3. If reception is unsatisfactory
using indoor antennas, an outdoor
antenna should be installed.
4. Alternatively, you may connect to
an FM cable antenna, if available.
Connect the EM _ antenna.
Connect the two leads of the
antenna to the two screw-down
terminals marked "FM 300QBAL".
If you wish to connect a cable
antenna, connect it to the
location marked "FM 75Q
UNBAL" (see antenna connection
diagram for details).
Position the FM antenna for optimum
reception. _
Reception from all of the above
antennas (except the cable antenna)
may be improved by re-positioning
them. Try your antenna in different
positions to find the one in which
most of your desired broadcast
stations have high signal strength
readings and good sound quality.
Connect the AM Antenna.
Your receiver comes with an AM
loop antenna which provides good
reception in most locations. For best
results, place this antenna away
from the unit and away from contact
with any metal object. |
In areas where AM signals are
weak, an outdoor AM antenna may
improve sound quality.
Connect the AM antenna leads to
the screw-down terminals marked
"AM" on the back of the AVR30
(see antenna connection diagram
for details).
SPEAKER INSTALLATION
This unit is designed to work with 6
to 16 ohm impedance speakers in
the front and 4 to 16 ohm speakers
in the rear.
For best performance, use high
quality speaker cables.
However, ordinary copper wire can
be used if the gauge meets the
following requirements:
Wire Lenth Gauge
Up to 8 feet 18 AWG
Up to 12 feet 16 AWG
Up to 20 feet 14 AWG
10-12 AWG custom
speaker cable
Over 20 feet
NOTE: Avoid coiling excess wire
with or near line level hook-up cords.
Connect the first pair of front
speakers to receiver terminals
marked "Speaker System" "A".

1. Note the difference between the
two conductors in each cable:
different colored insulation, ridged
insulation, or colored yarn.
2. Connect the front right-hand
speaker to the receiver, being sure
to connect the positive terminal on
the speaker to the terminal marked
“Front Speakers" "Right" on the
receiver, and the negative or
ground terminal on the speaker to
the corresponding "GND" terminal
on the receiver.
3. Connect terminals on the front
left-hand speaker to the "Front
Speakers" "Left" and corresponding
"GND" terminals on the receiver,
again being careful to maintain
correct polarity.
To connect a second set of
speakers:
IMPORTANT: When connecting
pairs of front speakers to speaker
systems "A" and "B," determine the
impedance of each pair by looking
on the back of the speakers, or in
your owner's manual, or by
contacting your dealer or
manufacturer. Speaker pairs A and
B can be played simultaneously only
when the impedance of speakers A
and B are 12Q or greater.
WARNING: Do not piay both sets of
front speakers simultaneously except
as recommended above. Receiver
may overheat.
4. Connect terminals on the Center
Speaker to the "Center" and
corresponding "GND" terminals on
the Receiver.
5. Connect terminals on the Rear
Left and Right Speakers to the
corresponding Rear "Left," "Right"
and "GND" terminals on the Receiver.
Subwoofer Out
Connect a powered subwoofer to
these jacks. This output may also
be used for any external
component requiring a full
bandwidth line-level input.
Wired Remote Control
To control your AVR30 with an
external infrared remote sensor,
connect the wire from the remote
sensor to the “Remote In" jack on
the back panel. Or, if you have a
stereo component with a built-in
infrared remote sensor and a
“Remote Output" jack, it may be
possible to connect this jack to the
"Remote In" jack of your AVR30. All
Harman Kardon products with
"Remote In" and "Remote Out" jacks
are compatible with one another,
except for the HD7400 CD Player,
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25. Other manufacturers’ remote
sensors may not be compatible, but
It will not hurt to experiment.
A second wire may be used to
connect your AVR30’s "Remote Out"
Jack to the "Remote Input" of another
stereo component. Continue this
process to include additional
components (if compatible).
To control your AVR30, you may use
one of the remote controls supplied
with the AVR30. You may use the
HTC to control other components,
such as TVs, VCRs, laser disc
players, etc.

Front Panel Controls
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Turn
to
increase
or
Turn
to
increase
or
decrease
the
Press
to
select
the
desired
center
mode
(NORMAL,
Press
to
select
the
appropriate
Dolby
Turn
to
raise
or
decrease
the
proportion
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or
WIDE).
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page
17
for
deiails.
Pro
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time
(15,
20,
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lower
system
output
of low frequency sound.
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| or neither (headphone
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|| Power
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_ 4 (Green Indicator) and off
of AB
Headphones
Headphone Jack
Plug in headphones if
desired (with Speaker
switch in "Off" position,
output is supplied only
proportion of high frequency sound.
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Press this bution
to bypass all surround
sound processing.
Preset Buttons
Press to access.
pre-selected stations.
Balance
| Balance -
_ Turn to sdaat reuaiive output
| level of left and right speakers.
"Record From" Selector
Press desired key to choose
source for recording.
Subwoofer Level
Surround
Press this bution to
select the desired
surround mode (MOVIE,
HALL, THEATER, etc.).
Effect Level + / -
Press these buttons to
adjust the "liveness"
of the glial. Signal
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Subwoofer Level
Turn to increase or decrease
the subwoofer output level
relative to the front speakers
connected to the AVR30.
"Listen To" Selector
volume.
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Rear Level
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| relative to the front speakers
! connected to the AVR30.
See page 16 for further information.
FM/AM ~
Press to select AM
or FM reception.
Test Tone
Press to turn on
the test tone used
for Speaker level
adjustment
(see page 18).
Time * i ast Tone
Rear Level
Center Level
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to headphones).
Simulcast "Listen To"
Press to view a video source while
listening to separate audio source.
Press desired key to choose
listening source.
Turn to increase or decrease the
center speaker level relative to the
front speakers connected to the AVR30.
Press A to tune to
stations with higher
frequencies; press W
for lower frequencies.
Seek-Stereo
Press to select Seek
tuning in stereo, or
manual tuning in mono. |
Master Volume
- Mono
Press to hear input from
any source in mono.
LOUCNESS eres
Press to improve sound
quality when listening to
your system at low volume.

| Operating Instructions
Listening to Audio or
Video Sources
1. With Power on and the Master
Volume knob at minimum level,
select speaker setting A, B, both or
neither (for headphone use).
2. Press the "Listen to” button that
corresponds to the component you
wish to hear.
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3. Begin playing the desired
component.
4. Adjust the Master Volume to the
desired level.
9. When listening at low volume,
you may wish to activate the
Loudness button. This boosts low
frequencies to improve the apparent
balance of low, mid and high
frequencies.
6. Adjust Bass and Treble controls
as desired.
Adjusting the AM/FM Tuner
With the "Tuner" Listen to button
selected:
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1. Select AM or FM by pressing the
corresponding button.
2. Use the A and ¥ buttons to tune
to desired frequency. Or use the
station Preset buttons as shown
below.
3. When tuning FM stations, begin
with Seek-Stereo function on ("Seek"
will light on the Display Panel). In
this mode, pressing A (or ¥) will
tune your unit to the next higher (or
lower) strong station.
To tune to stations too weak to be
received in Seek-Stereo mode, turn
Seek-Stereo off. Then use A and VW
buttons to reach the desired
frequency.
NOTE: With Seek-Stereo off, all
broadcasts are received in mono
(this eliminates the excessive noise
that results when weak stations are
received in stereo). When you tune
to a new, stronger station, be sure to
turn Seek-Stereo back on.
Using the Preset Buttons
Your AVR30 allows you to store 16
station settings and quickly access
them, using the 8 Preset buttons
along with the Shift A-B button. The
Preset stations are designated by
the letter A or B, followed by a
number from 1 to 8. Any AM or FM
station can be stored in any preset
button.
Jo enter a station in "memory":
1. Tune to the desired station.
2. Be sure Seek-Stereo setting is
the one desired.
3. Press the Shift A-B button to
display the desired letter.
4. Press the Memory button
("Preset” will flash for about 8
seconds).
5. With "Preset" flashing, press the
desired numbered Preset button.
NOTE: When a station is set in
memory, the Seek-Stereo setting is
also saved. Subsequently, each
time a station is recalled using a
Preset button, the tuner
automatically switches to the original
seek-Stereo setting for that station.
To Change a preset station:
Simply enter the new station using
the "To enter a station in memory"
procedure above. The old station is
automatically erased.
To access a preset station:
Press the Shift A-B button to display
the correct letter. Then press the
desired numbered preset button.
NOTE: Preset stations are stored
indefinitely while the unit is
connected to a live AC source, and
for approximately 1 week when the
unit is unplugged.

"Listen To" Simulcast
The simulcast button allows the
user to view a video source while
listening to audio from a purely audio
source. For example, suppose that
a concert is broadcast on TV witha
stereo FM radio simulcast. To listen
to the simulcast select TV as the
video source, press simulcast and
press Tuner as the audio source.
Any further press of the audio or
video "listen to" buttons will cancel
the simulcast operation automatically.
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Making Recordings
To make a recording on either a
tape deck or VCR, simply press the
"Rec From” button that corresponds
to the piece of equipment you wish
to record from. The "Rec From"
output will be supplied to Tape 1 and
Tape 2, and to VCR 1 and VCR 2
devices, enabling you to record on
any, or all simultaneously.
(a) To record from one tape device
to another, press the Rec From
button corresponding to the "Rec
From" (play) device.
(b) By selecting different sources for
"Listen to" and Rec From, you may
listen to one audio or video
component, while recording from
another.
(c) Make videotape recordings from
TV, video disc player, video cassette
player, satellite or second VCR in —
the same manner described above,
simply by pressing the appropriate
Rec From button. With equipment
installed as outlined in this booklet,
both audio and video output are
supplied to "VCR 1" and 2.
"Record From" Simulcast
"Record From” Simulcast allows the
user to record video from one source
such as the Video Cassette Player
(VCP) input, while adding audio from
another source such as the CD
player. To operate record simulcast,
select a Rec From Video source
such as "VCP", press the record
"Simulcast" button and press the
"Rec From" audio source such as
"CD". Any further press of the "Rec
From" buttons will cancel "Record
From" "Simulcast" mode.

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System
Remote
Control
The System Remote Control
The System Remote includes
many one-touch keys that allow
for easy control of the AVR30 and
other Harman Kardon Cassette
and CD Players.
The System Remote Control also
includes five keys which allow all
the major "On Screen" functions
of the AVR30 to be controlled
through the use of a menu
system displayed on your Video
Monitor. Operation of the On
screen Menu system is described
on page 14.
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*Note: The AVR30 volume control
LED will flash when the "mute"
function is on.

The Home Theater
Controller
The home theater remote is
preprogrammed with the product
codes necessary to operate almost
all other remote controlled products
that are connected to the AVR30,
even if the units are not
manufactured by Harman Kardon.
The controller also operates the "On
Screen Menu System" with equal
ease and comfort.
The device keys give access to the
various components and allow them
to be operated directly by the HTC.
Home Theater Controller
Remote Operation
The operating and product code
loading instructions for the HOME
THEATER CONTROLLER remote
are given in a separate booklet
called the "Home Theater
Controller Owner’s Manual and
product code book."
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Home Theater Controller (HTC)
Remote Operating
Conditions
Both remote control units operate
effectively within a distance of 7
meters (23 feet) and an angle of 30°
from the AVR30. Using the control
near fluorescent lights may shorten
this range, as will any dust or dirt
that accumulates on the front of the
remote control, or the "Remote
Sensor" area of the AVR30. Also
avoid blocking the line of sight
between the AVR30 and remote.
The system remote control unit is
powered by two (2) "AA" batteries,
included in the carton with your
AVR30. The Home Theater
Controller is powered by four (4)
"AAA" batteries, included in the
carton with the AVR30. When you
replace weak batteries, replace all at
the same time. When the remote is
to be unused for an extended period,
remove the batteries to prevent
damage from corrosion.
*Note: The AVR30 volume control
LED will flash when the "mute"
button is on.
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CONTROLLER

| | | Using the On Screen Menu System
Starting the On-Screen
Menu System |
1. Connect the AVR30 to the
TV and turn on the TV. Turn on
the AVR30.
2. Press the remote control
"Enter" button to display the
on-screen "Menu" system.
3. Pressing the up/down keys
highlights items to be selected or
changed.
4. Some menu items use the
left/right keys to step through the
available options on the currently
highlighted line.
5. Press "Enter" to activate the
desired |gifelglifelaicsxe) option.
Note: Use the up/down keys to
move the cursor to "Return to the
Main Menu” or "Menu Off" and press
"Enter" to return to the main menu or
exit the menu system.
Note: "Surround Sound" and "Test
Tone" screens can only be selected
with "Audio Direct" in the "Off" mode.
MAIN MENU
B>INPUT SELECTOR =
REC OUT SELECTOR
AUDIO DIRECT -> OFF
Use the left/right arrow keys to
choose the component to be
listened to **__** (CD, VCR 1,
TAPE 1, TAPE 2, VCP etc.).
Press "Enter" to activate the
highlighted item.
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TEST TONE
MENU OFF
MAIN MENU
INPUT SELECTOR
PREC OUT SELECTOR +
AUDIO DIRECT -> OFF
SURROUND SETTING
TEST TONE
MENU OFF
Use the left/right arrow keys to
choose the component to be
recorded from (CD, VCR 1, TAPE
1, TAPE 2, etc.).
Press "Enter" to activate the
highlighted item.
MAIN MENU
INPUT SELECTOR
REC OUT SELECTOR
BAUDIO DIRECT -> OFF
SURROUND SETTING
TEST TONE
MENU OFF
Use the right hand arrow key to move to the
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Purpose of the Digital
Signal Processor
The AVR30 incorporates a
sophisticated Digital Signal
Processor which allows the user to
expand and shape the soundfield
from audio and video sources. The
unit has 7 modes, two Dolby Pro
Logic modes and five Digital Signal
Processor modes. This unit
simulates different size
performance venues such as a
small night club or a small movie
theater or even a large stadium
with a clarity and realism unheard
in other processors.
Description of Dolby Pro
Logic Surround
The Dolby Pro Logic in this system
is similar to professional Dolby
Stereo decoders used in movie
theaters.
The Dolby Pro Logic Surround
system employs four-channels: the
left and right main channels, the
center channel (to characterize
dialogue), and the rear surround-
sound channels (to characterize
sound effects, background and other
ambient information).
Dolby Surround is encoded on the
sound track of commercially
available video cassettes and video
discs as well. When you play a
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and STADIUM modes the center
speaker does not function.

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source is played in the DOLBY
PRO LOGIC mode, sound is
heard only from the center
speaker. However, if the
PHANTOM mode is selected, the
two front speakers both put out a
monaural signal.
Adjusting "Effects Level"
The effects level has 5 settings
which can be changed with the
remote control direct keys, on-screen
menu, or the front panel key of the
AVR30. The effects level setting —
alters the liveness or reflectivity of
the listening space being simulated.
An effect level seiting of five is
equivalent to a room with highly
reflective surfaces that absorb little
sound and thus produces more
audible ambience. An effect level
setting of 1 is equivalent to a room
with walls which have coverings,
such as drapes or acoustic tiles, that
will quickly absorb sound reflections.
Selecting Surround Mode
Surround modes can be selected by
any of three methods:
Mi The direct "DSP" keys on the
"System Remote Control"
Mi The "ON SCREEN" menu system.
Mi The "Surround Mode" push
button on the front panel of the
AVR30 itself.
Note: "Audio Direct" must be
switched off before any of the
surround modes can be used.
selecting Delay Time
The 15ms, 20ms and 30ms Time
Delay can be selected with any of
three methods:
Mi The direct "DSP" keys on the
"System Remote Control"
Mi The "ON SCREEN" menu system.
Mi The "Delay Time" push button on
the front panel of the AVR30
itself.
Adjusting the Rear Level
In some surround modes it may be
desirable to adjust the rear speaker
level. This can be done by using
the remote control’s rear level keys
or adjusting the rear level knob on
the front panel. Note the rear
channel does not function when
Audio Direct mode is on.
Description of each mode
MODE FEATURES
DOLBY PRO LOGIC |This mode is effective for play of sources encoded with
Dolby Surround. The AVR30 employs a digital surround
MOVIE This mode is effective for play of sources encoded with
Dolby Surround. In addition to the normal Dolby Pro
Logic surround features, this mode simulates the
ambience of a 35mm movie theater, giving the sense of
hearing the movie in a large space.
THEATER This mode provides the listener with the sense of being
in a 1200 seat theater. The sound is dynamic and rich
in ambience.
HALL This mode brings the experience of a 5000 seat concert
hall to your home. The sound is expansive and rich in
ambience.
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20,000
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Note: The Audio Direct mode bypasses all surround effects and outputs
unprocessed signal from the left and right front speakers. “Audio Direct" must
processing system that improves separation and steers
SIMULATED This mode is effective for creating a simulated surround
SURROUND field from a monaural input signal. It can be used to add
excitement to monaural television broadcasts or movies.
stadium. The sound will be largely ambient in a very big
be turned off before any of the surround modes can be used.
the sound in a smooth and natural manner.
CLUB This mode provides the listener with the ambience of a
small club with about 300 seats.
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SPEAKER BALANCE
ADJUSTMENT
This procedure gives the steps
necessary to adjust the sound
output level balance between the
front, center, and rear speakers.
After the adjustment is correctly
completed, the sound level heard
at the listening position will be the
same from each speaker. Taking
the time to do this setup will yield
the best performance possible out
of the Digital Signal Processor.
Set Master volume to the "Min"
position.
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Select the front speakers to be used.
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Setup Adjustments
Set to the center position.
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Loudness off.
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Audio Direct
Set Surround Mode to Dolby "Pro
Logic”.
Surround Mode
Select the Center Mode.
Center Mode
Select the center mode depending
on your speaker configuration (see
Speaker Configuration section on
page 19). Details on the modes are
give in the Note below.
Notes for Center Mode
Selection
5 speaker Configurations
Normal: Select this mode when the
center speaker is smaller than the
other front speakers. In this mode
bass frequencies will come only from
the left and right front speakers.
Wide: Select this mode when the
center speaker is approximately the
same size as the other front
speakers. This mode sends bass
tones to all of the front speakers.
4 speaker Configurations
PHANTOM: Select this mode when
you do not have a center speaker.
In this mode, the center speaker
information will come from the left
and right front speakers.

Balancing the Speaker
System
Set Test Tone button to "On".
Test Tone
—&>
Note: The "Mute" function is
inoperative during the "Test Tone"
operation.
The following steps should be set
with reference to your listening
position. :
Turn up the Volume by using the
remote-control. You will hear a test
tone (pink noise) that will
continuously switch from speaker to
speaker in a clockwise direction.
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Adjust the balance control for equal
sound level from the left and right
front speakers at your normal
listening position.
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Adjust the center level control so
that the sound from the center
speaker is the same level at your
normal listening position, as the
sound from the left and right front
speakers. The "Center" level cannot |
be adjusted if phantom mode is
being used.
Center Level
Min e o Max
Adjust the rear speaker level to be
equal to the level of the front
speakers using the rear level keys.
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Set Test Tone button to "Off".
Test Tone
Notes:
Once the setup is complete use the
AVR30’s Volume Control to adjust
listening volume. The Volume
Control adjusts the rear, center and
front speakers simultaneously. The
rear and center level controls
should be used for relative
level balance adjustments only.

SPEAKER CONFIGURATION
5-Speaker Configuration
This is the most effective
configuration. In the 5-speaker
configuration the front left and right
speakers are typical stereo speakers
and the center speaker produces
sounds that are common in both left
and right channels and carries the
dialogue for movie soundtracks. The
two rear speakers provide surround
and ambience information.
Set the center mode to the
"NORMAL" or "WIDE" position.
See "Notes for Center Mode
Selection” on page 17 for details.
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4-Speaker Configuration
The center speaker is not used in
this configuration*. If the digital
signal processor is in the DOLBY
PRO LOGIC or MOVIE mode, the
center speaker sound is put out
equally from the left and right front
speakers, which results in a phantom
center channel effect.
*Be sure to set the center mode to
the "PHANTOM" position.
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The 5-speaker configuration will
require: front speakers (your
normal stereo speakers), rear
speakers, plus a center front
speaker.
Front speakers: Place the left and
right front speakers 6’ to 8’ apart
angled slightly toward the center
listening position.
Rear speakers: Place the rear left
and right speakers at the back of the
listening room facing toward the front
of the room.
Note: raising the height of the rear
speakers improves the Surround
Sound performance.
Front Right
Rear Right
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Center speaker: Locate the center
speaker just below the center of the
picture screen.
Note: magnetically unshielded
speakers may cause interference if
placed too close to the screen.
Moving the speakers away will
eliminate the interference but may
degrade the Surround Sound
performance.
Note: If you use a subwoofer, locate
the speaker at any convenient location.
The AVR30 is designed to give you
many years of trouble-free use. An
AVR30 system brings the realism,
depth, and clarity of the theater
experience to your home as only
Harman Kardon can. The ease of
use and Harman Kardon’s detailed
attention to sound quality make the
AVR30 something you will enjoy for
many years.