Harman Kardon AVR 330 User manual

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Playlist: We make elusive technology easy to grasp, page 3 •We’re driven by a passion for music and cinema, page 4 •You’ll know where we’re going when you see where we’ve
been, page 6 •The science of passion: current Harman Kardon technologies, page 8 •Harman Kardon’s digital path receiver technology, page 10 •Digital path receiver, page 12 •A/V
receivers, page 14 •Stereo receivers, page 17 •Power amplifiers, page 18 •In-wall keypad and in-wall module, page 19 •Temporal transporter. Time machine. Where shall we take you
tonight? page 20 •Passion in full view...the marriage of audio and video, page 22 •DVD players, page 24 •CD changer and CD-R/RW player/recorder, page 25 •Home cinema speaker
systems, page 26 •System solutions, page 28 •Specifications, page 31
Let the Harman Kardon story unfold. We don’t just make commodities. We create experiences. Because high-quality audio/video products are more than just
boxes with knobs and buttons, this brochure is more than just a catalog of features and specifications; it’s an expression of our uncompromising goals. And it’s a declaration of our passion
for music and cinema. We invite you to experience the unique combination of artistry and engineering that is Harman Kardon.
We make elusive
technology easy
to grasp.
What’s the point of whiz-bang technology if it’s too complicated to use?
At Harman Kardon we believe that a home theater or music system’s
reason for being should be entertainment and enjoyment, not button-
pushing and menu navigation.
Although we make some of the most feature-rich home entertainment
products on the planet, we constantly strive to make sure they’re easy to
use. For every member of your family. Not just your techno-savvy kids.
Our newest remote control is a good example. Instead of having to look up
and input codes, you just tell it the brand of your TV, CD player, VCR, etc.
Touch a button on the remote and a lighted display automatically tells you
the function. It doesn’t get much easier...which is the whole point.
So share the combination of passion and vision that sets Harman Kardon
apart and we hope you will soon be the proud owner of one of our premium
entertainment components.

“Technology can get you most of the way to good sound…but
that last critical leap to state-of-the-art reality comes only from
endless hours of critical listening – and a deep, almost fanatical
love of all types of music and every sort of movie.
“Ever since I helped found Harman Kardon, we’ve been fanatical about maintaining a balance between pure engineering and what
audio engineering’s true result should be – a more realistic entertainment experience. Each step forward – and I’m proud to say
that Harman Kardon has led the industry in technological advances – has been measured with a simple question: ‘Does it take us
closer to the musical truth?’
“You don’t get the answer to that question merely with laboratory tests and measurement devices. Yes, the best test device is
the human ear. But Harman Kardon relies just as much on the human heart and soul. Only when music and cinema become
passions in themselves can our engineers create technology that is audibly better than our competition’s.
“When you experience firsthand the electronics and speakers described in this brochure I am confident you will agree that owning
a Harman Kardon product sets you apart from the crowd. It is a validation of your own desire to command the ‘best seat in the
house’ no matter what kind of music or cinema you enjoy.”
– Dr. Sidney Harman, founder
“We’re driven by a passion for music and cinema.”
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Harman Kardon celebrates
its 50th anniversary.
2003
Leading automakers –
BMW, Land Rover,
Mercedes-Benz, Mini
Cooper and Saab –
include Harman Kardon
high-performance systems,
featuring Logic 7.
2002
Harman Kardon debuts
the industry’s first stand-
alone A/V receiver with
a fully digital signal path
from input to speaker
outputs – the DPR 1001.
2002
No electrical engineering
degree required, Part 2.
We introduce the world’s
first receivers with fully
color-coded rear-panel
connections for easy setup.
2002
No electrical engineering
degree required, Part 1.
Our patented EzSet
remote lets you auto-
matically calibrate your
surround system.
2001
Our AVR 7000 is the first
A/V receiver with onboard
Logic 7,
®VMAx®and
HDCD®processing.
2000
Art meets Science.
Harman Kardon
SoundSticks are the
first branded computer
speakers to win design
awards.
1999
The need for speed.
Our CDR 2 becomes
the world’s first CD
audio recorder with
4x dub speed.
1999
Another first. Festival
TA230 – the world’s first
stereo receiver.
1958
The world’s first ultrawide-
bandwidth tube amplifier.
The Citation II remains
a classic collectors’
item today.
1959
Harman Kardon’s
Citation A and B are the
first solid-state products
with replaceable circuit
boards for easy service.
1963
Harman Kardon introduces
the CAD5, the world’s first
cassette deck with Dolby®
B-type noise reduction.
1970
Current events.We
introduce the first high-
current capability amplifier,
the Citation XX.
1980
Advancing tuner tech-
nology is in our genes.
A Harman Kardon FM
tuner, Citation XXIII, is the
first with active tracking.
1987
Our earliest “why-didn’t
somebody-think-of-that-
before” – Festival D1000,
the world’s first high-fidelity
receiver. A tuner and
amplifier had never been
combined before.
1954
Auspicious beginnings.
Harman Kardon
produces its first product,
an FM tuner.
1953
“You’ll know where we’re going when you see where we’ve been.”

Innovation is a combination of major
technological breakthroughs and
smaller, detail-level enhancements.
To deliver the right combination of
power, performance, flexibility and
ease of use, Harman Kardon has
always sought to strike a balance.
We carefully weigh the development
of key enhancements to the basic
underpinnings of audio and video
technology against the importance
of making them accessible to both
the advanced audiophile and the home
theater novice.
More muscle for
maximum punch: High-
Current Capability
Watts per channel is an incomplete measure of
amplifier power. In terms of dynamic range and
impact, it’s current that counts. HCC is an overall
design approach encompassing everything from
transformer design and capacitor size to discrete
output circuitry and minimal use of negative
feedback. This electronic equivalent of a
high-torque, high-displacement racing engine
results in audible benefits.You enjoy tighter
bass, superb transient response and enhanced
presence at any volume level.
A better approach
to sound: Logic 7
®
When the engineers at Harman Kardon set out
to find ways to improve the playback of multi-
channel sound, they came up with significant
improvements that build upon recent advance-
ments in digital technology and take them to
the next level: Logic 7.®Originally developed for
high-end processors and now featured in luxury
automobiles, Logic 7 processing is now part of
every A/V receiver we offer.
With Logic 7, proprietary digital algorithms are
used to create a more cohesive and enveloping
sound field from the tens of thousands of analog
matrix soundtracks currently available. Logic 7 is
not only capable of resolving either five or seven
channels from a two-channel source; it increases
the accuracy with which sounds are directed to
the center and surround channels, for more pre-
cise reproduction of the original soundtrack.
When only two will
do: VMAx
®
Despite the marketplace focus on multichannel
surround sound, there are still many situations
where it is only possible to include two speakers
in a room’s environment – thus sacrificing
the benefits of a 360° sonic presentation.
Harman Kardon has solved that problem
with its exclusive implementation of VMAx®
technology in both multichannel receivers and
stereo receivers.
Using a series of complex calculations based
on intensive research into the way sounds
are heard and processed by the brain, VMAx
creates a three-dimensional sound field using
only conventional left and right front speakers.
The result is sound that fills a room and puts
you at front row, center.
Switchable
front-panel jacks
This one will go to the top of your “Why didn’t I
think of that?” list. Front-panel input jacks are a
common sight on many audio/video products,
but that doesn’t help when you want to send a
source out of the receiver, for dubbing to a
portable device. Rather than force you to fish
around the back of your system, Harman Kardon
makes things easy by making it possible to
switch the video, analog audio and digital audio
jacks on the front panel of select AVRs from an
input to an output. With one quick change of a
menu setting, any digital or analog source playing
through the AVR is routed to the front panel so
that you can make your dub for the day and be
on your way. What could be simpler?
The multiroom
solution
A-BUS®technology makes it easier than ever
to enjoy audio in any room of your house. Every
A-BUS Ready®Harman Kardon AVR model
includes a multiroom switching system,
assignable rear amplifier channels and a
Zone II standard remote.A simple one-wire
connection to an AB 1 keypad module is
all that’s needed to send audio and power
commands to any location.
The easily installed AB 1 module powers
your remote in-wall speakers without further
amplification or AC connections, and it does
more than adjust volume. It includes a built-in
remote sensor to control your entire system.
Your own personal
audio technician:
EzSet quick
surround setup
The individual channel levels of a state-of-the-art
movie theater surround system have been
carefully calibrated by trained technicians.
EzSet speaker calibration does the same
for your Harman Kardon home cinema
system. EzSet uses a built-in sound pressure
measurement and calibration system that lets you
automatically balance speaker channel levels for
optimum surround sound enjoyment – regardless
of the speaker type or room conditions. Push a
few buttons and, in less than three minutes, your
Harman Kardon system is calibrated. Bottom line –
the adjustment most critical to multichannel
movie soundtrack reproduction has been made
virtually foolproof.
Software
upgradeability &
digital connectivity
As technology advances, obsolescence is
usually a concern. But now, with a two-way
communications port and rewritable flash
memory, select Harman Kardon AVR models
can be easily updated with new features and
functionality for years to come.
The RS-232 port not only enables software
upgrades; it gives you full control of your
system with optional third-party keypad systems,
controllers and personal computers.
Even Harman Kardon DVD players are
upgradeable when needed with special
CD-ROM discs.
The science of passion: current Harman Kardon technologies
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Harman Kardon’s digital path receiver technology
Digital path receivers eliminate an additional conversion
step by keeping signals in the digital domain straight
through until they reach the speaker outputs. This
preserves signal quality by removing the possibility
of inducing conversion artifacts and other noise.
production houses and DVD pressing plants, to the output of
your DVD player.
However, once these digital signals reach your home they are
processed in various ways that make them resemble digital
islands connected to the analog world by bridges. In an A/V
receiver these bridges include the analog-to-digital converters on
the front end of a system and the digital-to-analog converters
(DACs) at the back end which convert the digital signal back to
analog after the processor, or DSP, has done its work.
Digital signals are virtually free from interference, but each time
they are taken apart or put back together there is the opportunity
for bits to be lost or for the signal to be degraded. No matter
how good the converters are – and Harman Kardon uses some
of the best available – some change to the signal is inevitable.
LCD display and both learning and programmable functions?
Certainly! The list goes on and on. After all, the DPR is a
Harman Kardon receiver at heart, and no one knows how to
build a receiver better than the company that invented the
receiver 50 years ago.
Then there’s the sound. It’s everything you would expect from
Harman Kardon and more.
Advanced technology is a bonus, but it’s the music and movies
that count. The DPR 1001 Digital Path Receiver takes the
shortest course, direct from the original source to your speakers,
preserving the quality of the performance. That was the reason
digital technology was originally applied to home entertainment.
With Harman Kardon’s new digital path receiver, the promise of
Power for the Digital Revolution®is finally realized.
heat sinks, large transformer and cooling fan means not only
that the system is totally silent; it is considerably smaller.
This gives you more freedom for the placement of a home
entertainment system thanks to the ability to fit a DPR-based
receiver in places where you never thought a high-quality
audio system could fit.
Because it’s Harman Kardon, the DPR’s all-digital design does
not scrimp on features and flexibility. Other products may use
digital amplifiers to save space, but they do not have the power
and refinement of a DPR. Logic 7®and VMAx®processing,
in addition to Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic®II,
DTS 5.1, DTS-ES®and DTS Neo:6®? Of course the DPR has
them! Seven audio channels with onboard amplifiers? We
wouldn’t have it any other way! A full multizone system, complete
with assignable amplifier channels to power it right out of the
DPR and a standard Zone II remote? Standard on the DPR.
An easy-to-use, yet powerful remote control, complete with an
Unfortunately, when digital circuits exist as individual blocks,
the potential for trouble has been unavoidable. Until now.
With the introduction of the DPR 1001 Digital Path Receiver,
Harman Kardon eliminates the need to convert digital signals
back to analog between the output of the DSP and the input to
the amplifier. How is this done? The simplest way to describe the
process is to say that the inefficient power supply, oversized
transformers, heat-producing power transistors and large, heavy
heat sinks of traditional analog amplifiers are eliminated and
replaced with totally digital circuitry.
The incredible system efficiency of the digital design – over 80%
as compared to slightly more than 55% in a conventional design –
means you have seven full channels of high-quality amplification
without the need to remove heat. As important, removing the
Since the introduction of the compact disc in 1982, digital tech-
nology has gradually taken over the home entertainment world.
Initially used only for playback sources such as CDs, the use of
digital technology has expanded to include the recording and
distribution of virtually all forms of programming. It’s also used to
compress and process audio signals so that up to eight channels
of discrete information may be stored in the space of two. Dolby®
Digital, DTS®and MP3 are, each in its own way, examples of
how digital technology is used to extend the playback options
for audio.
Indeed, the digital soundtracks played back on a DVD or through
a digital cable box, satellite receiver or HDTV set-top increasingly
start with digital recording, and digital technology keeps them
pristine along their travels from soundstage to movie theaters to
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DPR 1001 7 x 50W Digital Path Receiver
Pure digital. Once again, Harman Kardon breaks the rules and sets a new standard for advanced technology.This time we’ve
leapfrogged conventional technology to create the first true digital path A/V receiver. Simply put, the audio signal remains digital all
the way from the disc through to the digital amplifiers.This unique, all-digital approach results in a dramatically smaller form factor,
much cooler operating temperatures, enhanced reliability, and flexibility in output assignment.
At the heart of the DPR 1001 is a sophisticated audio/video switching, control and decoding system. Choose from Dolby Digital,
Dolby Digital EX 6.1, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS 5.1 and DTS-ES. Also available are DTS Neo:6, Logic 7 and VMAx. Select HDTV
sources or progressive scan DVD players without compromising picture quality, thanks to wide-bandwidth component video switch-
ing. You can send separate audio and video programs to a second room in your house. Digital bass management options include a
Triple Crossover system and full control over the “Direct” inputs for use with DVD-Audio and SACD players.
If you enjoy owning the latest technology – or if you simply want an extremely compact and stunningly styled receiver – consider
the DPR 1001.
DPR Remote Controller
Not just another “universal” remote. The DPR’s internal sophistication is further enhanced with the external simplicity of a completely
new remote control design. With the EzSet feature, the DPR remote makes surround sound level setup a breeze. It includes a
built-in sound pressure level meter and calibration system that takes the complexity out of balancing your multichannel system.
And instead of having to look up codes and enter numbers, you just “tell” the DPR remote the brands of your TV and other
components and it does the rest, thanks to internal firmware programming.When you select a source other than the DPR 1001,
the remote’s backlit, two-line LCD screen shows you the function for each button you select. No more guessing. No more “oops.”
The digital path to reality. Until recently, Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) amplifiers
were used mostly in subwoofer systems and entry-level DVD/receiver combinations. They simply didn’t have the musicality
necessary for quality reproduction across the full audio spectrum. As in every other area of digital engineering, nothing stays the
same for long. Harman Kardon engineers have tapped into the very latest advances in PWM, including multiple pole-zero feedback
systems, increased sampling speeds in excess of 350kHz and new logic chip designs, to harness the potential of Pulse Width
Modulation in our DPR 1001.
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AVR 630 7 x 75W 7.1-Channel A/V Receiver
In the world of electronics, this is what’s known as “robust”: a dual-core, 24-bit DSP processor and 32-bit post processor, RS-232
connectivity for system control and software updates, a two-line LCD remote control, Logic 7 processing and DTS 96/24, as well
as the latest Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II and DTS Neo:6 surround sound processing options. This model also has quadruple
crossover with six crossover points per speaker location and, with A-BUS Ready connectivity, it offers more multiroom options than
any other receiver. The AVR 630 has seven channels of high-current, ultrawide-bandwidth performance, with front and rear inputs
and outputs for any application. It’s a lot of power, but you can handle it.
AVR 7200 7 x 100W 7.1-Channel A/V Receiver
For those who want all the bells and whistles with power to spare, the AVR 7200 is a dream come true. Its seven-channel,
high-current, ultrawide-bandwidth amplifier is the most powerful ever in a Harman Kardon receiver. Also, a comprehensive bass
management system with Triple Crossover selection makes certain that low-frequency sound goes to the right place no matter what
type of speakers you own or input you use, including DVD-Audio or SACD! Multiroom options abound, ranging from assignable
rear-channel amplifiers to an A-BUS Ready®port which allows complete remote room control and amplification with only one Cat. 5
wire connection. A programmable remote with an LCD display and EzSet, RS-232 port, and a complete range of surround
processing and decoding options all contribute to the AVR 7200’s spectacular music and home theater performance.
Powerful engines and simple controls for exciting
entertainment. More from less. These audio/video receivers take full advantage of multichannel digital
sources. But what about plain, old-fashioned TV and videocassette movies? Harman Kardon’s proprietary Logic 7 Cinema and
Music circuitry can synthesize an enveloping 5.1- or 7.1-channel surround experience from stereo or matrix audio soundtracks.
To control the sounds decoded or processed through the digital engine, all Harman Kardon receivers let you optimize the sound for
your taste and your speakers and then save the settings for each input separately, so you only have to make key adjustments once.
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AVR 430 7 x 65W 7.1-Channel A/V Receiver
With a sleek look to complement today’s flat-panel
displays, and technology to make the most of the
latest digital sources, the AVR 430 is an outstanding
expression of the Harman Kardon design philosophy.
All of the newest surround sound modes are here,
including Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES, DTS 96/24
and Harman Kardon’s own Logic 7. There’s an
RS-232 port for both software upgrades and system
control, along with an LCD remote. And with a Zone II
standard remote and a variety of multiroom options,
the AVR 430 can fill your whole house with sound.

HK 3480 2 x 120W Stereo Receiver
When two channels are all you need, make it two ultrahigh-bandwidth, high-current channels from the company that invented
the stereo receiver. The HK 3480 features seven audio inputs, four video inputs, including one on the front panel, 30 AM/FM station
presets,VMAx surround synthesis from stereo sources, three-step dimmable fluorescent display, phono preamp, pre-out/main-in
jacks, gold-plated inputs and separate subwoofer output. Also included is a multicomponent system remote control.
HK 3380 2 x 80W Stereo Receiver
Perfect for a main music system, the HK 3380 uses the same discrete high-current, ultrawide-bandwidth amplifier technology found
in our AVR Series receivers. It also has four video inputs, including one on the front panel. Includes multicomponent system remote
control, 30-preset AM/FM section, phono preamp, subwoofer output, dimmable fluorescent display, pre-out/main-in jacks and even
a nine-step, 90-minute sleep timer.
Performance to be proud of, modestly priced: Harman Kardon is
exceedingly proud of its AVR receivers – after all, listeners and reviewers around the world have long accorded them “best in class”
status.And it’s not just the power and features of the AVRs that warrant such pride, but the value they represent. Even Harman Kardon’s
most modestly priced AVR features a high-current, ultrawide-bandwidth amplifier design and an elegant appearance.
Purely musical. Exquisitely accurate. Sometimes the basics are best. In a
world of HDTV, DVDs and 300-channel satellite feeds, where does a quality stereo receiver fit? In a den, home office or children’s
room. Anywhere music can enhance your life. Think of Harman Kardon stereo receivers as elegant analog wristwatches in a world
of digital chronometers.The HK 3480 and HK 3380 are designed with ultrawide-bandwidth circuitry, high-current capability, A/B
speaker selection and a practical, easy-to-use, multifunction remote.
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AVR 330 7 x 55W 7.1-Channel A/V Receiver
High performance at a highly attractive price. The AVR 330 features a seven-channel, high-current amplifier with power enough for
the most demanding digital soundtracks, all of the popular surround sound modes, component video switching, an EzSet remote
and a complete multiroom system with a standard Zone II remote. Plus front-panel inputs for analog and digital sources, as well
as composite and S-Video jacks, for quick connections to digital cameras, camcorders or video games.
AVR 230 6 x 50W 5.1/7.1-Channel A/V Receiver
Powerful enough to bring action movies thundering
to life, and versatile enough to accept virtually any
source material, the AVR 230 is an impressive
performer. It has a six-channel, high-current amplifier,
and Dolby Digital and DTS decoding, along with
Logic 7, Dolby Pro Logic II and DTS Neo:6 to its
credit. Featuring an EzSet remote with on-screen
menus, component video switching and seven-
channel architecture for adding a full complement
of rear surround speakers, it’s a home theater system
you can grow with.
AVR 130 5 x 45W 5.1-Channel A/V Receiver
Don’t let the AVR 130’s price fool you! Our most
affordable A/V receiver has a high-current, ultrawide-
bandwidth amplifier that can handle the most
demanding speaker loads.A wide range of
processing options, including Dolby Digital, DTS,
Dolby Pro Logic II and, of course, our own Logic 7
and VMAx technologies, give you theater-quality
sound at a budget-minded price. Six digital inputs,
two digital outputs,192kHz/24-bit digital-to-analog
converters and a programmable remote control help
complete the list of features the AVR 130 offers.

PA 4000 Multiroom/Multichannel Power Amplifier
This remarkably flexible power amplifier combines four bridgeable 45-watt amplifier pairs (a total of eight channels) with two sepa-
rate inputs to allow simultaneous home theater and multizone use. For example, bridge two amplifier pairs and use them for the rear
surround channels of a 7.1 surround system, while a second input from a multizone system feeds two separate rooms with 2 x 45
watts of high-current, wide-bandwidth power. Music Sense turn-on or a low-voltage trigger may be used for automatic operation
with any system, and independent volume controls allow you to set a different level at each speaker location. For the ultimate in
control, pair the PA 4000 with Harman Kardon’s KP 1 keypad for complete power on/off and volume control from a remote room,
and add an optional IR sensor so that the PA 4000 can truly serve as the audio amplification and multizone hub of your home’s
complete audio/video system.
PA 2000
Multiroom/Multichannel Power Amplifier
Designed to power loudspeakers in other parts of
your house – or to add extra home cinema channels
for 7.1 surround, the PA 2000 delivers 4 x 45 watts
or 2 x 100 watts. Special circuitry maintains signal
integrity over long cabling distances, so you can enjoy
high fidelity anywhere in your home. Fanless cooling
for ultraquiet operation and automatic, music-sensing
power on/off are featured, too.
KP 1 In-Wall Keypad
Let the KP 1 power up the PA 4000 multichannel amplifier and control speaker volume in any room in your home. Use with
a Decora® -style faceplate (not included) to blend with any room décor; the KP 1 mounts in standard electrical junction boxes.
When used with optional third-party IR sensors, you can also control functions of Harman Kardon DVD and CD players as well
as A/V receivers.
AB 1 Amplified In-Wall Module for A-BUS®Applications
Requiring just one wire connection and no extra power amplifier, the innovative A-BUS system makes it incredibly easy to extend
your Harman Kardon sound system to a remote room. The AB 1 contains a built-in amplifier that’s compatible with most in-wall
or ceiling-mount speakers, and an onboard volume up/down toggle control that makes it easy to use. An integral remote sensor
completes the package, so the Zone II remote included with every A-BUS Ready receiver lets you select and control compatible
playback sources, such as the AVR’s tuner or a CD or DVD player.
Extending the passion...multiroom enhancements. Thanks to
Harman Kardon, high-quality audio is no longer limited to a single room in the house, and you don’t need a complex room full
of gear to enjoy music throughout a home. Harman Kardon AVR and DPR receivers (except AVR 130 and AVR 230) include a
multizone system that feeds a separate input source to a second zone, a standard Zone II remote, and IR inputs and outputs for
control of compatible devices with one single IR sensor. To handle a remote zone and multiple rooms, we offer a wide range of
options, including stand-alone amplifiers such as the PA 4000 and PA 2000 to power the remote speakers, assignable amplifiers
in every seven-channel receiver, and A-BUS Ready operation in select models for a single-wire connection to a remote module that
not only controls the system – it powers it, too!
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