Harman Kardon AVR35 User manual

Congratulations! With the purchase
of the Harman Kardon AVR35 you are
about to begin many years of listening
enjoyment. The AVR35 has been custom
designed to provide all the excitement
and detail of movie sound tracks and
every subtle nuance of musical selec-
tions. With on-board Dolby*Digital
Decoding, the AVR35 delivers six discrete
channels of audio that take advantage of
the digital sound tracks from the latest
DVD and LV releases, as well as future
HDTV broadcasts.
While complex digital systems are hard
at work within the AVR35 to make all of
this happen, hookup and operation are
simple. Color-keyed connections and a
comprehensive programmable remote
control make the AVR35 easy to use.
To obtain maximum enjoyment from
your new receiver, we urge you to take a
few minutes to read through this manual.
This will ensure that connections to
speakers, source playback units and other
external devices are made properly. In
addition, a few minutes spent learning
the functions of the various controls will
enable you to take advantage of all the
power the AVR35 is able to deliver.
Introduction
1
If you have any questions about this
product, its installation or operation,
please contact your dealer. They are your
best local source of information.
Description and Features
The AVR35 is a full-featured A/V receiver,
incorporating a wide variety of listening
options. In addition to Dolby Digital
decoding, Dolby Pro Logic*and Dolby 3
Stereo are available for compatibility
with the tens of thousands of movies and
television programs encoded with analog
surround information. A choice of Hall
and Theater modes is also available for
use with both encoded sources and tradi-
tional two-channel stereo recordings.
A total of four audio/video inputs, as well
as two additional audio-only inputs, and
an FM stereo/FM/AM tuner are available
for the utmost flexibility. Front-panel A/V
inputs simplify connections to video
games or camcorders.
The AVR35’s powerful amplifiers use
traditional Harman Kardon High-Current
Design philosophies to meet the wide
dynamic range of any program selection.
Harman Kardon invented the high-
fidelity receiver more than forty-five years
ago. With state-of-the-art features and
time-honored circuit designs, the AVR35 is
one of the finest receivers ever offered by
Harman Kardon.
■On-Board Dolby Digital Decoding
■Coax and Optical Digital Inputs
■Five Analog Surround Modes
■Pre-Programmed Learning
Remote Control
■Composite Video Switching
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Safety Information
Important Safety Information
Verify Line Voltage Before Use
Your AVR35 has been designed for use
with 120-volt AC current. Connection to a
line voltage other than that for which it
is intended can create a safety and fire
hazard, and may damage the unit.
If you have any questions about the volt-
age requirements for your specific model,
or about the line voltage in your area,
contact your selling dealer before plug-
ging the unit into a wall outlet.
Do Not Use Extension Cords
To avoid safety hazards, use only the
power cord attached to your unit. We do
not recommend that extension cords be
used with this product. As with all electri-
cal devices, do not run power cords under
rugs or carpets or place heavy objects on
them. Damaged power cords should be
replaced immediately with cords meeting
factory specifications.
Handle the AC Power Cord Gently
When disconnecting the power cord from
an AC outlet, always pull the plug, never
pull the cord. If you do not intend to use
the unit for any considerable length of
time, disconnect the plug from the AC
outlet.
Do Not Open the Cabinet
There are no user-serviceable compo-
nents inside this product. Opening the
cabinet may present a shock hazard, and
any modification to the product will void
your guarantee. If water or any metal
object such as a paper clip, wire or
staple accidentally falls inside the unit,
disconnect it from the AC power source
immediately, and consult an authorized
service station.
CATV or Antenna Grounding
If an outside antenna or cable system is
connected to this product, be certain that
it is grounded so as to provide some pro-
tection against voltage surges and static
charges. Section 810 of the National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984,
provides information with respect to
proper grounding of the mast and sup-
porting structure, grounding of the lead-
in wire to an antenna discharge unit,
size of grounding conductors, location of
antenna discharge unit, connection to
grounding electrodes and requirements
of the grounding electrode.
NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER:
This reminder is provided to call the
CATV (Cable TV) system installer’s atten-
tion to article 820-40 of the NEC that
provides guidelines for proper grounding
and, in particular, specifies that the cable
ground shall be connected to the ground-
ing system of the building, as close to the
point of cable entry as possible.
Installation Location
■To assure proper operation, and to
avoid the potential for safety hazards,
place the unit on a firm and level sur-
face. When placing the unit on a shelf,
be certain that the shelf and any
mounting hardware can support the
weight of the product.
■Make certain that proper space is pro-
vided both above and below the unit
for ventilation. If this product will be
installed in a cabinet or other enclosed
area, make certain that there is suffi-
cient air movement within the cabinet.
Under some circumstances a fan may
be required.
■Do not place the unit directly on a
carpeted surface.
■Avoid installation in extremely hot or
cold locations, or an area that is
exposed to direct sunlight or heating
equipment.
■Avoid moist or humid locations.
■Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on
the top of the unit, or place objects
directly over them.
2
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE
BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES, INRODUIRE LA
LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE
LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU'AU FOND.
The lightning flash with arrowhead
symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is
intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”
within the product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an
equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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Safety Information
Cleaning
When the unit gets dirty, wipe it with a
clean, soft, dry cloth. If necessary, wipe it
with a soft cloth dampened with mild
soapy water, then a fresh cloth with clean
water. Wipe dry immediately with a dry
cloth. NEVER use benzene, aerosol
cleaners, thinner, alcohol or any other
volatile cleaning agent. Do not use
abrasive cleaners, as they may damage
the finish of metal parts. Avoid spraying
insecticide near the unit.
Moving the Unit
Before moving the unit, be certain to dis-
connect any interconnection cords with
other components, and make certain
that you disconnect the unit from the AC
outlet.
Important Information For the User
NOTE: This equipment has been tested
and found to comply with the limits for
a Class-B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. The limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio-
frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio
communication. However, there is no
guarantee that harmful interference will
not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television recep-
tion, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the inter-
ference by one or more of the following
measures:
■Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
■Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
■Connect the equipment into an outlet
on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
■Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
Thisdevice complieswith Part15 ofthe
FCCRules. Operationis subjectto the
followingtwo conditions:(1) thisdevice
maynot causeharmful interference,and
(2)this devicemust acceptinterference
received,including interferencethat may
causeundesired operation.
NOTE: Changes or modifications may
cause this unit to fail to comply with
Part 15 of the FCC Rules and may void
the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
Unpacking
The carton and shipping materials used
to protect your new receiver during ship-
ment were specially designed to cushion
it from shock and vibration. We suggest
that you save the carton and packing
materials for use in shipping if you move,
or should the unit ever need repair.
To minimize the size of the carton in
storage, you may wish to flatten it. This
is done by carefully slitting the tape
seams on the bottom and collapsing the
carton down to a more two-dimensional
appearance. Other cardboard inserts may
be stored in the same manner. Packing
materials that cannot be collapsed
should be saved along with the carton in
a plastic bag.
If you do not wish to save the packaging
materials, please note that the carton
and other sections of the shipping protec-
tion are recyclable. Please respect the
environment and discard those materials
at a local recycling center.
Typographic 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 the front panel
information display
EXAMPLE – (bold type) indicates a lit
indicator in the front panel information
display
1– (number in a square) indicates a
specific front panel control
a– (number in an oval) indicates a
button or indicator on the remote
¡– (number in a circle) indicates a
rear panel connection
A– (letter in a square) indicates an
indicator in the front panel display
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Front Panel Controls
4
1Main Power Switch
2System Power Control
3Power Indicator
4Headphone Jack
5Bass Control
6Treble Control
7Balance Control
8Video 3 Inputs
9Tape Selector
)CD
!DVD Input Selector
@Video Input Selectors
#AM/FM
$Sleep Button
%Tuning Button
^Preset Scan
&Preset Stations Selector
*Tuner Mode
(Dolby Digital Selector
ÓDolby Pro Logic Selector
ÔDolby 3 Stereo Selector
Analog Surround Mode Selectors
ÒTest Tone
ÚSurround Off
ÛMute
ÙVolume Control
ıDelay
ˆDigital Input Selector
˜Set Button
¯Channel Select
˘Speaker Select Button
¸Selector Buttons
33 Information Display
34 Remote Sensor Window
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Front Panel Controls
5
1Main Power Switch: Press this
button to apply power to the AVR35.
When the switch is pressed in the
unit is placed in a Standby mode,
as indicated by the amber LED 3
surrounding the System Power
control 2. This button MUST be
pressed in to operate the unit. To
turn the unit off and prevent the use
of the remote control, this switch
should be pressed until it pops out
from the front panel so that the word
“OFF” may be read at the top of the
switch.
NOTE: In normal operation this
switch is left in the “ON” position.
2System Power Control: When
the Main Power Switch 1is “ON,”
press this button to turn on the
AVR35; press it again to turn the unit
off. Note that the Power Indicator
surrounding the switch 3will turn
green when the unit is on.
3Power Indicator: This LED will
illuminate in amber when the unit is
in the Standby mode to signal that
the unit is ready to be turned on.
When the unit is in operation, the
indicator will turn green.
4Headphone Jack: This jack may
be used to listen to the AVR35’s out-
put through a pair of headphones.
Be certain that the headphones
have a standard 1⁄4" stereo phone
plug.
5Bass Control: Turn this control to
modify the low-frequency output of
the left/right channels by as much as
±10dB. Set this control to a suitable
position for your taste and room
acoustics.
6Treble Control: Turn this control
to modify the high-frequency output
of the left/right channels by as much
as ±10dB. Set this control to a
suitable position for your taste and
room acoustics.
7Balance Control: Turn this
control to change the relative volume
for the front left/right channels.
NOTE: For proper operation of the
surround modes this control should
be at the midpoint, or “12 o’clock”
position.
8Video 3 Inputs: These
audio/video inputs may be used
for temporary connection of video
games, camcorders, digital still
cameras or portable audio products.
To select a source connected to
these jacks, press the Vid 3 Input
Selector @.
9Tape Selector: Press this button
to select the device connected to
the Tape Monitor jacks aas the
listening source. The previously
selected source will continue to
show in the Information Display
33 , and the red LED above the
button will illuminate to remind you
that you are listening to the tape
monitor output.
)CD: Press this button to select
the device connected to the CD
Input jacks ∞as the listening
source.
!DVD Input: Press this button to
select the device connected to the
DVD Play jacks §as the listening
and viewing source.
@Video Input Selectors: Press
one of these buttons to select a
source connected to the rear panel
Audio/Video inputs £›, or the
front panel Video 3 inputs 8.
#AM/FM: Press this button to
select the tuner as the AVR35’s input
source. When it is first pressed the
last station tuned will be heard.
Press it again to change between
AM and FM bands.
$Sleep Button: Press this button
to place the unit in the Sleep mode.
After the time shown in the display,
the AVR35 will automatically go into
the Standby mode. Each press of
the button changes the time until
turn-off in the following order:
%Tuning Button: Press the left
side of the button to tune lower
frequency stations and the right side
of the button to tune higher frequency
stations. When a station with a strong
signal is tuned, the TUNED indicator
Rwill illuminate in the Information
Display 33 . A brief (1/2 second)
press of the button will manually
tune to the next frequency incre-
ment, while pressing and holding
the button for a longer period will
automatically tune to the next station
with a signal strong enough for
acceptable reception.
^Preset Scan: Press this button
to automatically scan through the
stations that have been programmed
in the AVR35’s memory. The tuner
will play five seconds of each station
before moving to the next preset
station. To stop the scan when the
desired station is heard, press the
button again. (See page 26 for more
information on the tuner memory
system.)
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min 80 min 70 min 60 min 50 min 40 min
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min 20 min 10 min 5 min 1 min OFF
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Front Panel Controls
&Preset Stations Selector: Press
this button to select stations that
have been entered into the preset
memory. (See page 26 for more
information on tuner programming.)
*Tuner Mode: Press this button to
select the stereo or mono mode for
FM tuning. In the STEREO mode a
Stereo indicator Pwill illuminate in
the information display, and stereo
reception will be provided when sta-
tions are transmitting stereo signals.
In the MONO mode the left and right
signals from stereo broadcasts will
be mixed together and reproduced
through all channels. Select MONO
for better reception of weak signals.
(Dolby Digital Selector: Press
this button to select the Dolby Digital
surround mode when listening to a
program that carries the Dolby
Digital information. (See pages 22-25
for more information on surround
modes and digital audio.)
ÓDolby Pro Logic Selector: Press
this button to select the Dolby Pro
Logic surround mode when listening
to an analog program that is encoded
with surround-sound information. (See
pages 22–25 for more information on
surround modes.)
ÔDolby 3 Stereo Selector: Press
this button to select the Dolby 3
Stereo listening mode. This mode is
used primarily when a program has
surround information when a center
channel speaker, but no surround
speakers, is installed. (See pages
22–25 for more information on
surround modes.)
Analog Surround Mode
Selectors: Press one of these
buttons to select the analog sur-
round modes. These modes may
be used with any analog program
source to create a pleasing surround
effect. (See pages 22–25 for more
information on surround modes.)
ÒTestTone: Press this button to
begin the sequence of steps used to
set the AVR35’s output levels. When
this button is pressed, a test tone will
replace the currently selected listen-
ing source. (See page 19 for more
information on using the test tone to
set the output levels.)
ÚSurround Off: Press this button
to turn off all surround processing,
and to listen to a program in tradi-
tional stereo from the left front and
right front speakers only.
ÛMute: Press this button to
momentarily silence the speaker
output of the AVR35.
ÙVolume Control: Turn the knob
clockwise to increase volume,
counterclockwise to decrease the
volume.
ıDelay: Press this button to begin
the sequence of steps required to
enter delay time settings. (See page
20 for more information on delay
times.)
ˆDigital Input Selector: When
playing a source that has a digital
output, press this button to select
between the Optical ‡and Coaxial
flDigital inputs. (See pages 22–25
for more information on digital audio.)
˜Set Button: When making
choices during the setup and con-
figuration process, press this button
to enter the desired setting, as
shown in the Information Display
33 , into the AVR35’s memory. (See
pages 17–24 for more information on
setup and configuration.)
¯Channel Select: Press this
button to begin the process of
selecting and configuring the
AVR35’s output channels. (See
pages 17–24 for more information on
setup and configuration.)
˘Speaker Select Button: Press
this button to begin the process of
selecting the speaker positions that
are used in your listening room. (See
pages 17–24 for more information on
setup and configuration.)
¸Selector Buttons: When you are
establishing the AVR35’s configura-
tion settings, use these buttons to
select between the choices avail-
able, as shown in the Information
Display 33 .
33 Information Display: This
display delivers messages and
status indications to help you
operate the receiver. (See page 7
for a complete explanation of the
Information Display.)
34 Remote Sensor Window: The
sensor behind this window receives
infrared signals from the remote con-
trol. Aim the remote at this area and
do not block or cover it unless an
external remote sensor is installed.
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Front Panel Information Display
7
TUNED
SLEEP MONO STEREO AUTO MEMORY PRESET
MUTE
BYPASS
ANALOG DIGITAL
OPT COAX
PRO LOGIC AC-3 PCM NIGHT THEATERHALL 2HALL 13
- STEREO
A
B
CEG
L
K
J
TRQPONMS
DF H
I
AMute
BBypass
CAnalog
DDolby Digital Indicator
EOptical Source
FAnalog Dolby Surround Mode Indicators
GCoax Source
HAC-3 Indicator
IPCM Indicator
JAnalog Surround Mode Indicators
KNight Indicator
LPreset Number
MPreset Indicator
NMemory
OAuto
PStereo Indicator
QMono Indicator
RTuned Indicator
SMain Information Display
TSleep Indicator
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Front Panel Information Display
AMute: This indicator illuminates
to remind you that the AVR35’s out-
put has been silenced by pressing
the Mute button Û`. Press the
Mute button again to return to the
previously selected output level.
BBypass: This indicator illumi-
nates when the surround processing
has been disabled by pressing the
Surround Off button Ú. When this
indicator is lit, the AVR35 will play
traditional stereo sound using the
front left and front right speakers
only.
CAnalog: This indicator illuminates
when an analog input source is in use.
DDolby Digital Indicator: This
indicator illuminates when a Dolby
Digital source is being played.
EOptical Source: This indicator
illuminates when a digital source
is in use via a connection to the
Optical Digital input ‡.
FAnalog Dolby Surround Mode
Indicators: These indicators illumi-
nate when one of the analog (matrix)
Dolby Surround modes is in use.
GCoax Source: This indicator illu-
minates when a digital source is in
use via a connection to the Coaxial
Digital input fl.
HAC-3* Indicator: This indicator
illuminates when the AVR35 is
decoding a Dolby Digital input
source.
IPCM Indicator: This indicator
illuminates to show that a standard
PCM (SP/DIF) digital audio signal
is being decoded by the digital-to-
analog converter.
JAnalog Surround Mode
Indicators: These indicators illumi-
nate when one of the DSP generated
analog surround modes is in use
with an analog input source.
KNight Indicator: This indicator
lights when the AVR35 is in the Night
mode, which prevents the AVR35
from loud playback when digital
sources are in use.
LPreset Number: This two-digit
display indicates the station preset
number that is currently in use, or
that is being entered.
MPreset Indicator: This indicator
illuminates when one of the stations
entered into the preset memory is
tuned. The number that appears
below the indicator is the preset
station’s memory.
NMemory: This indicator flashes
when entering presets and other
information into the tuner’s memory.
OAuto: This indicator illuminates
when the “Auto” mode is in use for
FM tuning.
PStereo Indicator: This indicator
illuminates when an FM station is
being tuned in stereo.
QMono Indicator: This indicator
illuminates when the tuner has been
placed in the monaural mode by
pressing the Tuner Mode button *.
Set the tuner for mono listening to
cut noise and improve the quality of
distant stereo signals.
RTuned Indicator: This indicator
illuminates when a station is being
received with sufficient signal
strength to allow for acceptable
listening quality.
SMain Information Display: This
display shows messages relating to
the status, input source, surround
mode, tuner, volume level or other
aspects of unit’s operation.
TSleep Indicator: This indicator is
illuminated when the Sleep function
is in use. The number that appears
above the indicator is the number of
minutes remaining before the AVR35
will return to the Standby mode.
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Rear Panel Connections
9
UNSWITCHED
TOTAL 100W MAX.
SWITCHED
TOTAL 50W MAX.
(120V.60Hz)
TOTAL 150W MAX
MODEL NO. AVR-35
HARMAN KARDON
NORTHRIDGE
CALIFORNIA, USA
MADE IN CHINA
FM
(75Ω)
AM
ANTENNA
GND
AC 120V 60 Hz
IN
OUT
TAPE
MONITOR
RIGHT
SPEAKERS 8 Ohms SPEAKER 8 Ohm
LEFT CENTER
VIDEO
2
PLAY
IN
REC
OUT
VIDEO
1
DVD
CD
FRONT CENTER
SERIAL NO.
AC OUTLETS
RIGHT
SPEAKERS 8 Ohms
LEFT
SURROUND
AVIS:RISQUE DE CHOC
ELECTRIQUE - NE PAS OUVRIR
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
OUT IN
TV
MONITOR
OUT
VIDEO 2
IN
OUT
DVD
VIDEO 1
OPTICAL
COAXIAL
SUB WOOFER
DIGITAL INPUT
PRE OUT
VIDEO
REMOTE CONTROL
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¡AM Antenna
™FM Antenna
£Video 1 Inputs
¢Video 1 Outputs
∞CD Inputs
§DVD Inputs
¶Subwoofer Pre-Out
•Front
ªCenter
‚Surrounds
⁄Unswitched AC Outlet
¤Switched AC Outlet
‹Power Cable
›Video 2 Inputs
fiTV Monitor Video Output
flAC-3/PCM Coaxial Input
‡AC-3/PCM Optical Input
°Remote IR In
·Remote IR Out
aTape Monitor In
bTape Monitor Out
¡AM Antenna: Connect the AM
loop antenna supplied with the
receiver to these terminals. If an
external AM antenna is used, make
connections to the AM and GND
terminals in accordance with the
instructions supplied with the
antenna.
™FM Antenna: Connect an indoor
or external FM antenna to this
terminal.
£Video 1 Inputs: Connect these
jacks to the audio and video
PLAY/OUT jacks of a VCR.
¢Video Outputs 1: Connect these
jacks to the audio and video
RECORD/IN jacks of a VCR.
∞CD Inputs: Connect these jacks
to the output of a compact disc
player or CD changer.
§DVD Inputs: Connect the analog
audio outputs and composite video
output of a DVD or LV player to these
jacks.
¶Subwoofer Pre-Out: Connect
this jack to the line level input of a
powered subwoofer. If an external
subwoofer amplifier is used, connect
this jack to the subwoofer amplifier
input.
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Rear Panel Connections
10
•Front: Connect these terminals to
the front left/right speakers.
ªCenter: Connect these terminals
to the center speaker.
‚Surrounds: Connect these
terminals to the surround speakers.
⁄Unswitched AC Outlet: This
outlet may be used to power any AC
device. The power will remain on at
this outlet regardless of whether the
AVR35 is on or off.
NOTE: The power consumption of
the device plugged into each of
these outlets should not exceed
100 watts.
¤Switched AC 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.
‹Power Cable: Connect the AC
plug to a non-switched AC wall
output.
›Video 2 Inputs: Connect these
jacks to the audio and video outputs
of a TV Tuner, Cable TV converter
box, satellite receiver or any other
audio/video source.
fiTV MonitorVideo Output:
Connect this jack to the standard
(composite) video input of a TV
monitor or video projector to view
the on-screen menus and the
output of any standard video source
selected by the receiver’s video
switcher.
flAC-3/PCM Coaxial Input:
Connect the coax digital output from
a DVD player, HDTV receiver, LV
player or CD player to this jack. The
signal may be either a Dolby Digital
(AC-3) signal or a standard PCM
digital source.
‡AC-3/PCM Optical Input:
Connect the optical digital output
from a DVD player, HDTV receiver,
LV player or CD player to this jack.
The signal may be either a Dolby
Digital (AC-3) signal or a standard
PCM digital source.
°Remote IR In: If the AVR35’s front
panel 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.
·Remote IR Out: 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.
aTape Monitor In: Connect these
jacks to the PLAY/OUT jacks of an
audio recorder.
bTape Monitor Out: Connect these
jacks to the RECORD/INPUT jacks of
an audio recorder.
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Remote Control Functions
IMPORTANT NOTE: The AVR35’s
remote may be programmed to con-
trol up to five additional devices,
including the AVR35. Before using
the remote, it is important to remem-
ber to press the Device Control
Selector button bcthat corre-
sponds to the unit you wish to oper-
ate. In addition, the AVR35’s remote
is shipped from the factory to oper-
ate the AVR35 and Harman Kardon
CD players and cassette decks. The
remote is also capable of operating
a wide variety of other products
using the control codes that are part
of the remote. Before using the
remote with other products, follow
the instructions on pages 28–29 to
program the proper codes for the
products in your system.
It is also important to remember that
many of the buttons on the remote
take on different functions, depend-
ing on the product selected using
the Device Control Selectors. The
descriptions shown here primarily
detail the functions of the remote
when it is used to operate the
AVR35. (See pages 28–31 for infor-
mation about alternate functions for
the remote’s buttons.)
aProgram/Command Indicator:
This LED is used as an indicator to
assist in programming the remote
control. (See pages 28–31 for more
information on programming the
AVR35.)
bAVR Selector: Press this button
to use the remote control for operation
of the AVR35. Note that the button will
briefly turn red after it has been
pressed to confirm your selection.
cDevice Control Selectors:
Press one of these buttons to use the
remote to control the functions of
another audio/video device. Note that
the button will briefly turn red after it
has been pressed to confirm your
selection. (See pages 28–31 for infor-
mation on programming the AVR35’s
remote to operate these devices.)
dPower Button: Press this button
to turn the currently selected device
on or off.
eSleep Button: Press this button
to place the unit in the Sleep mode.
After the time shown in the display,
the AVR35 will automatically go into
the Standby mode. Each press of
the button changes the time until
turn-off in the following order:
fChannel
⁄
/
¤
Buttons:
When the remote is being used to
control a TV, VCR or Cable box, press
these buttons to change the channel
being viewed.
gSurround Mode Selector: Press
this button to begin the process of
changing the surround mode. After
the button has been pressed, use
the
⁄
/
¤
buttons hto select the
desired surround mode. (See page
24 for more information.)
h
⁄
/
¤
Buttons: These are multi-
purpose buttons. They will be used
most frequently to select a surround
mode. To change the surround mode,
first press the SURR button g. Next
press these buttons to scroll up or
down through the list of surround
modes that appear in the Information
Display 33 . (See page 24 for more
information.) These buttons are also
used to increase or decrease output
levels used to lower the AVR35’s out-
put levels when configuring the unit
with either the internal test tone or
an external source. (See pages 19
and 26 for more information.) They
are also used to enter delay time
settings after the Delay button x
has been pressed. (See page 20 for
more information.)
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min 80 min 70 min 60 min 50 min 40 min
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min 20 min 10 min 5 min 1 min OFF
i
‹
/Channel Button: This
button is used to start the process
of setting the AVR35’s output levels
to an external source. Once this but-
ton is pressed, use the
⁄
/
¤
buttons
hto select the channel being
adjusted, then press the Set button
j, followed by the
⁄
/
¤
buttons
again to change the level letting.
(See page 27 for more information.)
jSet Button: This button is used
to enter settings into the AVR35’s
memory. It is also used in the setup
procedures for delay time, speaker
configuration and channel output
level adjustment. (See pages 17–21
for complete information.)
kNight Mode: Press this button
to activate the “Night” mode, pre-
venting loud playback when the
digital modes are in use without
altering the dynamic range of the
output signal.
lSource Selectors: Press these
buttons to select an input source for
the AVR35. The AM/FM button is also
used to switch between frequency
bands when the tuner is in use.
NOTE: Pressing one of these buttons
selects the source only. In order to
control the actual source machine
using the remote you must press the
Device Control Selector button c
for the desired product.
m+10 Button: This button does
not have a function for the AVR35,
but when the remote is used to con-
trol certain CD players, TV sets and
VCRs it may be used to select tracks
or channel numbers
nNumeric Keys: These buttons
serve as a ten-button numeric key-
pad to enter tuner preset positions.
They are also to be used to select
channel numbers when TV 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.
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Remote Control Functions
oInfo Button: This button does
not function with the AVR35, but it
may be used when the remote is
used to control other products.
pClear Button: This button does
not function with the AVR35, but it is
available for use with other devices.
qMemory Button: Press this
button to enter a radio station into
the AVR35’s preset memory. After
pressing the button the MEMORY
indicator Nwill flash, and you then
have five seconds to enter a present
memory location using the Numeric
Keys n. (See page 26 for more
information.)
rTuner 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
Ogoes out, pressing the Tuning
buttons vwill move the frequency
up or down in single-step incre-
ments. When the FM band is in
use, pressing this button when a
station’s signal is weak will change
to monaural reception, as indicated
by the MONO indicator Q. (See page
26 for more information.)
sDirect: Press this button to
select a radio station by entering
its frequency using the Numeric
Keys n. (See page 26 for more
information.)
tEnter: This button does not
function with the AVR35, but it is
available for use with other devices.
uPreset Up/Down: When the
tuner is in use, these buttons scroll
through the stations that have been
programmed into the AVR35’s mem-
ory. When many source devices,
such as CD players, VCRs and cas-
sette decks, are selected using the
Device Control Selectors c,
these buttons will normally function
as chapter step or track advance.
vTuning Up/Down: When the
tuner is in use, these buttons will
tune up or down through the selected
frequency band. If the Tuner Mode
button rhas been pressed so that
the AUTO indicator Ois illuminated,
pressing these buttons will cause the
tuner to seek the next station with
acceptable signal strength for quality
reception. When the AUTO indicator
Ois NOT illuminated, pressing these
buttons will tune stations in single-
step increments. (See page 26 for
more information.)
wTransport Controls: These con-
trols do not control any functions of
the AVR35, but they are used exten-
sively when operating a wide variety
of CD players, cassette decks and
VCRs. (See page 28 for information
on programming the remote to utilize
these buttons.)
xDelay/Prev Ch.: Press this but-
ton to begin the process for setting
the delay times used by the AVR35
when processing surround sound.
After pressing this button the delay
times are entered by pressing the
Set button j, and then using the
⁄
/
¤
buttons hto change the set-
ting. Press the Set button again to
complete the process. (See page 20
for more information.)
y
›
/Digital Button: This button is
used to select the type of digital input
used with any one of the input sources
connected to the AVR35. After press-
ing this button, use the
⁄
/
¤
buttons
hto make your selection between
OPTICAL Eor COAXIAL Gdigital.
Press the Set button jto enter
your choice. (See page 24 for more
information.)
zSpeaker Configuration: Press
this button to begin the process of
configuring the AVR35’s Bass
Management System for use with
the type of speakers used in your
system. Once the button has been
pressed, use the
⁄
/
¤
buttons hto
select the channel you wish to set up.
Press the Set button j, and then
select another channel to configure.
When all adjustments have been
completed, press the Set button
twice to exit the settings and return
to normal operation. (See page 17
for more information.)
`Mute: Press this button to
momentarily silence the AVR35 or TV
set being controlled, depending on
which device has been selected.
When the AVR35 remote is being pro-
grammed to operate another device,
this button is pressed with the Device
Control Selector button cto
begin the programming process.
(See page 28 for more information
on programming the remote.)
Volume: Press these buttons to
raise or lower the system volume.
Test: Press this button to begin
the sequence used to calibrate the
AVR35’s output levels. (See page19
for more information on calibrating
the AVR35.)
TV/VCR: This button does not
function with the AVR35, but it is
available for use with other devices.
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Installation and Connections
System Installation
After unpacking the unit, and placing it
on a solid surface capable of supporting
its weight, you will need to make the
connections to your audio and video
equipment. These steps need to be done
only when the receiver is first installed,
or when a change is made to the input
source equipment.
Audio Equipment Connections
We recommend that you use high-quality
interconnect cables when making connec-
tions to source equipment and recorders
to preserve the quality of the signals.
When making connections to audio
source equipment or speakers it is always
a good practice to unplug the unit from
the AC wall outlet. This prevents any pos-
sibility of accidentally sending audio or
transient signals to the speakers that may
damage them.
1. Connect the analog output of a CD
player to the CD inputs ∞.
NOTE: When the CD player has both
fixed and variable audio outputs it is best
to use the fixed output unless you find
that the input to the receiver is so low
that the sound is noisy, or high that the
signal is distorted.
2. Connect the Play/Out jacks of a cas-
sette deck, MD or other audio recorder to
the Tape Monitor In jacks a. Connect
the Record/In jacks on the recorder to
the Tape Monitor Out jacks bon
the AVR35.
3. Connect the output of any digital
sources to be used to the appropriate
connections on the AVR35 rear panel.
Note that the Optical and Coaxial
digital inputs ‡flmay be used with
either a Dolby Digital (AC-3) source
or the output of a conventional CD or
LV player’s PCM (SP/DIF) output.
4. Assemble the AM Loop Antenna sup-
plied with the unit as shown below.
Connect it to the AM and GND screw
terminals ¡.
5. Connect an FM antenna to the
FM (75 ohm) connection ™. The
FM antenna may be an external roof
antenna, an inside powered or wire lead
antenna or a connection from a cable
TV system. Note that if the antenna or
connection uses 300-ohm twin-lead
cable, you must use the 300-ohm-to-
75-ohm adapter supplied with the unit
to make the connection.
6. Connect the front, center and
surround speaker outputs •ª‚
to the respective speakers.
To assure that all the audio signals are
carried to your speakers without loss of
clarity or resolution, we suggest that you
use high-quality speaker cable. Many
brands of cable are available, and the
choice of cable may be influenced by the
distance between your speakers and this
receiver, the type of speakers you use,
personal preferences and other factors.
Your dealer or installer is a valuable
resource to consult in selecting the
proper cable.
Regardless of the brand of cable selected,
we recommend that you use a cable con-
structed of fine, multistrand copper with a
gauge of 14 or smaller. Remember that in
specifying cable, the lower the number,
the thicker the cable.
Cable with a gauge of 16 may be used for
short runs of less than ten feet. We do not
recommend that you use cables with an
AWG equivalent of 18 or higher due to
the power loss and degradation in
performance that will occur.
Cables that are run inside walls should
have the appropriate markings to indicate
listing with UL, CSA or other appropriate
testing agency standards. Questions about
running cables inside walls should be
referred to your installer or a licensed
electrical contractor who is familiar with
the NEC and/or the applicable local
building codes in your area.
When connecting wires to the speakers,
be certain to observe proper polarity.
Remember to connect the “negative” or
“black” wire to the same terminal on the
receiver and the speaker. Similarly, the
“positive” or “red” wire should be con-
nected to the like terminal on the AVR35
and speaker.
We also recommend that the length of
cable used to connect speaker pairs be
identical. For example, use the same
length piece of cable to connect the front
left and front right or surround left and
surround right speakers, even if the
speakers are a different distance from
the AVR35.
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Installation and Connections
NOTE: While most speaker manufacturers
adhere to an industry convention of using
black terminals for negative and red ones
for positive, some manufacturers may
vary from this configuration. To assure
proper phase, and optimal performance,
consult the identification plate on your
speaker, or the speaker’s manual to verify
polarity. If you do not know the polarity
of your speaker, ask your dealer for
advice before proceeding, or consult
the speaker’s manufacturer.
7. Connections to a subwoofer are made
via a line-level audio connection from
the Subwoofer Output ¶to the line-
level input of a subwoofer with a built-in
amplifier. If a passive subwoofer is used,
the connection first goes to a power
amplifier, which will be connected to one
or more subwoofer speakers.
Video Equipment Connections
Video equipment is connected in a fashion
similar to audio components. Again, the
use of high-quality interconnect cables is
recommended to preserve signal quality.
1. Connect a VCR’s audio and video
Play/Out jacks to the Video 1 In jacks
£on the rear panel. The audio and
Record/Out jacks on the VCR should be
connected to the Tape Monitor Out
jacks bon the AVR35.
2. Connect the audio and video outputs
of a satellite receiver, cable TV converter
or television set or any other video source
to the Video 2 In jacks ›.
3. Connect the audio and video outputs
of a DVD or laser disc player to the DVD
jacks §.
4. Connect the TV Monitor Out fi
jacks on the receiver to the video
input of your television monitor or
video projector.
System and Power Connections
The AVR35 is designed for flexible use
with external control components and
power amplifiers. These connections are
easy to make during an initial installa-
tion, or at a later date should you choose
to upgrade your system.
Remote Control Extension
If the receiver is placed behind a solid or
smoked glass cabinet door, the obstruc-
tion may prevent the remote sensor from
receiving commands. In this event, an
optional remote sensor may be used.
Connect the output of the remote sensor
to the Remote Cont. In jack °.
If other components are also prevented
from receiving remote commands, only
one sensor is needed. They may use this
unit’s sensor or a remote eye by running
a connection from the Remote Cont.
Out jack ·to the Remote In jack on
Harman Kardon or other compatible
equipment.
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 high-current draw equipment
such as power amplifiers. The total power
draw may not exceed 50W to each outlet.
The Switched ¤outlet will receive
power only when the unit is on. This is
recommended for devices that have no
power switch, or a mechanical power
switch that may be left in the “ON”
position.
NOTE: Devices with electronic power
switches may only go into a Standby
mode when plugged in here.
The Unswitched ⁄outlet will receive
power as long as the unit is plugged into
a powered AC outlet.
Finally, when all connections are com-
plete, plug the power cord into a non-
switched120-volt AC wall outlet. You’re
almost ready to enjoy the AVR35!
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System Configuration
When all audio, video and system con-
nections have been made, there are a few
configuration adjustments to be made. A
few minutes spent to correctly configure
and calibrate the unit will greatly add to
your listening experience.
Speaker Selection and Placement
The placement of speakers in a multi-
channel-home-theater system can have
a noticeable impact on the quality of
sound reproduced.
No matter which type or brand of speakers
is used, the same model or brand of
speaker should be used for the front left,
center and right speakers. This creates a
seamless front soundstage, and elimi-
nates the possibility of distracting sonic
disturbances that occur when a sound
moves across mismatched front-channel
speakers.
Speaker Placement
Depending on the type of center-channel
speaker in use and your viewing device,
place the center speaker directly above or
below your TV or in the center behind a
perforated front projection screen.
Once the center-channel speaker is
installed, position the left and right
front speakers so that they are as far
away from one another as the center-
channel speaker is from the preferred
listening position. Ideally, the front-
channel speakers should be placed so
that their tweeters are no more than 24"
off center from the tweeter in the center-
channel speaker.
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 right speak-
ers 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, you’ll find that it
takes some experimentation to find the
correct location for the front speakers in
your particular installation. Don’t be
afraid to move things around until the
system sounds correct. Optimize your
speakers so that pans across the front of
the room sound smooth, and that sounds
from all speakers appear to arrive at the
listening position at the same time with-
out delay from the center speaker as
opposed to the left and right speakers.
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 into the room.
The speakers should be located so that
the bottom of the cabinet is at least two
feet higher than the listeners’ ears when
seated in the desired area.
If side wall mounting is not practical, the
speakers may be placed on a rear wall,
behind the listening position. Again, they
should be located so that the bottom of
the cabinet is at least two feet higher
than the listeners’ ears. The speakers
should be no more than six feet behind
the rear of the seating area.
Subwoofers produce non-directional
sound, so they may be placed almost
anywhere in a room. Subwoofer place-
ment is highly influenced by room size
and shape, and the type of subwoofer
used. Follow the instructions of the sub-
woofer’s manufacturer, or experiment
with the best location for a subwoofer in
your listening room.
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Right Front
Speaker
Left Front
Speaker
No more
than 24"
Center Front Speaker
A) Front-Channel Speaker Installation
with Direct-ViewTV Sets or Rear-Screen
Projectors
Center Front
Speaker
Optional Rear Wall Mounting
TV or Projection Screen
Right Front
Speaker
Left Front
Speaker
No more than 6 feet
when rear-mounted
speakers are used
At least 2 feet
At least 6 inches from ceiling
B) The distance between the left and right
speakers should be equal to the distance
from the seating position to the viewing
screen.You may also experiment with
placing the left and right speakers slightly
forward of the center speaker.
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System Setup
Once the speakers have been placed in the
room and connected, the final step in the
setup process is to enter the settings that
configure the AVR35’s bass management
system for the type of speakers used in
your system, the calibration of the output
levels and the delay times used by the sur-
round sound processor. Before proceeding
further, this is a good time to review the
installation section of the manual to
make certain that all connections are
properly made.
You are now ready to power up the AVR35
to begin these final adjustments.
1. Plug the Power Cable ‹into an
unswitched AC outlet.
2. Press the Main Power Switch 1
in so that it latches in with the “OFF”
wording on the top of the switch
inside the front panel. Note that the
Power Indicator 3will turn
amber, indicating that the unit is in
the Standby mode.
3. Install the three supplied AAA batteries
in the remote as shown. Be certain to
observe the (+) and ( – ) polarity
indicators shown in the bottom of the
battery compartment.
4. Turn the AVR35 on either by pressing
the System Power Control 3on
the front panel, or via the remote by
first pressing the AVR Selector a,
and then pressing the Power button
d. The Power Indicator 3will
turn green to confirm that the unit is
on, and the Information Display ˝
will also light up.
Speaker Configuration
The first few adjustments tell the AVR35
which type of speakers are in use. This is
important as it adjusts the settings that
determine which speakers receive low-
frequency (bass) information. For each
of these settings use the LARGE setting if
the speakers for a particular position are
traditional full-range loudspeakers that
are capable of reproducing sounds below
100Hz. Use the SMALL setting for small-
er, frequency-limited satellite speakers
that do not reproduce sounds below
100Hz. Note that when “small” speakers
are used, a subwoofer is required to
reproduce low-frequency sounds.
Remember that the “large” and “small”
descriptions do not refer to the actual
physical size of the speakers, but their
ability to reproduce low-frequency
sounds. If you are in doubt as to which
category describes your speakers, consult
the specifications in the speakers’ owner’s
manual, or ask your dealer.
With the AVR35 turned on, follow these
steps to configure the speakers:
1. Put the AVR35 in the Dolby Pro Logic
mode by pressing the Dolby Pro
Logic Selector Óon the front
panel or by pressing the Surround
Mode Selector gon the remote,
followed by the
⁄
/
¤
buttons h
until PRO LOGIC appears in the
Main Information Display Sand
the PRO LOGIC indicator Flights.
2. Press the Speaker button z˘on
the remote or front panel. The words
FRNT SPEAKER will appear in the
Main Information Display S.
3. Press the Set button j˜.
4. Press the
⁄
/
¤
buttons hon the
remote or the Selector buttons¸
on the front panel until either
LARGE or SMALL appears to match
the type of speakers you have at the
left front and right front positions, as
described by the definitions shown
below.
When SMALL is selected, low-
frequency sounds will be sent to the
subwoofer output only. 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.
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When LARGE is selected, a full-
range output will be sent to the
front left and right outputs, and
NO low-frequency signals will be
sent to the subwoofer output.
5. When you have completed your
selection for the front channel, press
the Set button j˜, and then
press the
⁄
/
¤
buttons hon the
remote or the Selector buttons¸
on the front panel to change the
display to CEN SPEAKER.
6. Press the Set button j˜again,
and use the
⁄
/
¤
buttons hon
the remote, or the Selector buttons
¸on the front panel, to select the
option that best describes your system
based on the speaker definitions
shown above.
When CEN SP SMALL is select-
ed, low-frequency center-channel
sounds will be sent to the subwoofer
output only. Note that if you choose
this option and there is no sub-
woofer connected, you will not hear
any low-frequency sounds from the
center-channel speaker.
When CEN SP LARGE is select-
ed, a full-range output will be sent
to the center speaker output, and
NO center-channel signal will be
sent to the subwoofer output.
When CEN SP NONE is selected,
no signals 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.
7. When you have completed your
selection for the center channel, press
the Set button j˜, and then
press the
⁄
/
¤
buttons hon the
remote or the Selector buttons¸
on the front panel to change the
display to SUR SPEAKER.
8. Press the Set button j˜again,
and then use the
⁄
/
¤
buttons h
on the remote or the Selector
buttons¸on the front panel to
select the option that best describes
your system based on the speaker
definitions shown above.
When SUR SP SMALL is select-
ed, low-frequency surround chan-
nel sounds will be sent to the
subwoofer output only. Note that if
you choose this option and there is
no subwoofer connected, you will
not hear any low-frequency sounds
from the surround speaker.
WhenSUR SP LARGE is selected,a
full-rangeoutputwill be senttothe
surround-channeloutputs,and NO
surround-channelsignalswill be sent
tothesubwoofer output.
When SUR SP 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 j˜, and
then press the
⁄
/
¤
buttons hon
the remote or the Selector buttons¸
on the front panel to change the display
to SÐW SPEAKER.
10. Press the Set button j˜, and
then press the
⁄
/
¤
buttons hon
the remote or the Selector buttons¸
on the front panel to select the option
that best describes your system.
Select S-W SP ON if a subwoofer
is connected to your system.
Select S-W SP OFF if a subwoofer is
NOT connected to your system. Note
that when no subwoofer is selected,
low-frequency sounds below 100Hz
will be sent to the front left/right
speakers, provided that the selection
in step 4, above, has been set to
LARGE. Otherwise, no low-frequency
sounds will be heard. This option is
not available when the front, center or
surround speakers are set to SMALL.
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11. When all speaker selections have
been made, press the Set button j
˜to return to normal operation.
Output Level Adjustment
Output level adjustment is a key part of
the configuration process for any sur-
round sound product. It is particularly
important for a Dolby Digital receiver
such as the AVR35, as correct outputs will
ensure that you hear sound tracks in their
proper place with the proper intensity.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Many listeners are
often confused aboutthe operationof the
surroundchannels. Whilesomeassume
thatsound shouldalwaysbe comingfrom
eachspeaker, mostofthe timethere will
belittle ornosound inthe surround
channels.This isbecausethey areonly
usedwhen amoviedirector orsound
mixerspecifically placessoundthere to
create ambiance, aneffect or to continue
action from the front of the room to the
rear.When theoutputlevels areproperly
set itis normalfor rear/surround speakers
tooperate onlyoccasionally.Artificially
increasingthe volumetothe rear
speakersmay destroytheillusion ofan
envelopingsound fieldthatduplicates the
wayyou hearsoundin amovie theater or
concerthall.
Before beginning the adjustment process
make certain that all speaker connections
have been properly made. The system
volume should be set to the level that
you will use during a typical listening
session. Finally, make certain that the
Balance Control 7is set to the center
“12 o’clock” position.
To adjust and calibrate the output levels,
followthese steps.For accuratecalibration,
itis agood ideato makethese adjustments
fromthe locationin yourroom thatis
yourfavorite listeningposition:
1. Put the AVR35 in the Dolby Pro Logic
mode by pressing the Dolby Pro
Logic Selector Óon the front
panel or by pressing the Surround
Mode Selector gon the remote,
followed by the
⁄
/
¤
buttons h
until PRO LOGIC appears in the
Main Information Display Sand
the PRO LOGIC indicator Flights.
2. Press the TestTone button Ò
on the remote or front panel. The
words T-TFL 0dBwill appear
in the Main Information Display
S, and the letters FL will flash once
each second.
3. At this point, the test noise will begin
to circulate among all the speakers in
a clockwise rotation.
NOTE: This is a good time to verify
that the speakers have been properly
connected. As the test noise circulates,
listen to make certain that the sound
comes from the speaker position
shown in the Main Information
Display. If the sound from a speaker
location does NOT match the position
indicated in the display, turn the
AVR35 off and check the speaker
wiring to make certain that each
speaker is connected to the correct
output terminal.
4. After checking for speaker placement,
let the test noise circulate again, and
listen to see which channels sound
louder than the others. Using the
front left (FL in the display) speaker
as a reference, press the
⁄
/
¤
buttons
hon the remote or the Selector
buttons¸on the front panel on
each channel to begin to bring them
to the same level. Note that when one
of the buttons is pushed, the test noise
circulation will pause on the channel
being adjusted to give you time to
make the adjustment. When you
release the button, the circulation
will resume.
5. Continue to adjust the individual
speakers until they all have the same
volume. Note that adjustments
should be made with the
⁄
/
¤
buttons hon the remote or the
Selector buttons¸on the front
panel only, NOT the main volume
controls. Then press the Set button
j˜to memorize the change. If
you are using a sound pressure (SPL)
meter for precise level adjustment, set
the volume so that the meter reads
75dB, C-Weighting Slow.
NOTE: The subwoofer output level is not
adjustable using the test tone. To change
the subwoofer level, follow the steps for
Output Level Trim Adjustment on page 27.
6. When you have adjusted the outputs
so that all channels have the same
level, press the TestTone button
Òon the remote or front panel
to complete the adjustment.
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Delay Settings
One aspect of the surround modes is the
delay of audio signals between the front
speakers and the rear speakers. Each
surround mode is factory preset with a
specific delay time, but it is possible to
individually adjust the delay timing to
custom tailor the sound to your individ-
ual taste and the acoustic conditions in
your listening room or home theater.
The factory setting is appropriate for
most rooms, but some installations
create an uncommon distance between
the front and surround speakers that may
cause the arrival of front channel sounds
to become disconnected from surround
channel sounds.
To resynchronize the front and surround
channels, follow these steps:
1. Measure the distance from the
listening/viewing position to the
front speakers.
2. Measure the distance from the
listening/viewing position to the
surround speakers.
3. Subtract the distance to the surround
speakers from the distance to the
front speakers.
a. When setting the delay time for the
Dolby Digital surround mode, the
optimal delay time is the resulting
figure. For example, if the front
speakers are ten feet away and the
surround speakers are five feet
away, the optimal delay time is
figured as 10–5=5. Thus, in this
example, the delay should be set at
five milliseconds.
b. When setting the delay time for
the Pro Logic mode, take the result
of the subtraction and add 15 to
obtain the optimal delay time. For
example, if the front speakers are
ten feet away and the surround
speakers are five feet away, the
optimal delay time is figured
as 10–5+15=20. Thus, in this
example, the delay should be set
at twenty milliseconds.
The Dolby Digital mode also provides a
separate setting for the center-channel-
delay mode, since the discrete nature
of Dolby Digital 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.
NOTE: The Theater, Hall 1 and Hall 2
modes use a fixed, non-adjustable
delay time.
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/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 so
that you add one millisecond of center-
channel delay for each foot that the
distance to the center speaker lags
behind the front speakers. For example,
if the front left/right speakers are each
10 feet from the listening position and
the center-channel speaker is 8 feet
away, the delay is figured as 10–8=2,
suggesting an optimal center delay of
2 milliseconds.
To set the delay times, follow these steps:
1. Put the AVR35 in the Dolby Pro Logic
mode by pressing the Dolby Pro
Logic Selector Óon the front
panel, or by pressing the Surround
Mode Selector gon the remote,
followed by the
⁄
/
¤
buttons h
until PRO LOGIC appears in the
Main Information Display Sand
the PRO LOGIC indicator Flights.
2. Press the Delay button xıon
the remote or front panel. The words
S DELAY TIME will appear in the
Main Information Display S.
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