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AVR 460
AVR 360
AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVERS
OWNER’S MANUAL – Basic Functions
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SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety In Struct Ion S Important Safety Informat Ion 1. Read these instructions. Verify Line Voltage Before u se 2. Keep these instructions. Your AVR 460/AVR 360 has been designed for use with 230-240 volt AC 3. Heed all warnings. 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. 4. Follow all instructions. If you have any questions about the voltage requirements for your spec
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SAFETY INFORMATION Do n ot o pen the c abinet moving the u nit There are no user-serviceable components inside this product. Opening the Before moving the unit, be certain to disconnect any interconnection cords cabinet may present a shock hazard, and any modification to the product will with other components, and make certain that you disconnect the unit from void your warranty. If water or any metal object such as a paper clip, wire or the AC outlet. staple accidentally falls inside the unit
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 SAFETY INFORMATION 29 OPERATION 5 INTRODUCTION 29 Turning On the AVR 460/AVR 360 7 FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS 29 Volume Control 9 REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS 29 Dolby Volume 11 MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 30 Mute Function 13 ZONE 2 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS (AVR 460 only) 30 Sleep Timer 14 INTRODUCTION TO HOME THEATER 30 Audio Effects 15 CONNECTIONS 30 Video Modes 15 Speaker Connections 30 Headphones 15 Subwoofer 30 Source Selection 15 Connecting Source Devices
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INTRODUCTION Harman Kardon a Vr 460/ a Vr 360 Please register your AVR 460/AVR 360 at www.harmankardon.com. 7.1-c hannel a udio/Video r eceivers NOTE: You’ll need the product’s serial number. At the same time, you can Audio Section choose to be notified about new products and/or special promotions. • AVR 460: 60 Watts x 7, seven channels driven at full power at 8 ohms, 20Hz – 20kHz, <0.07% THD, 420 watts total. t hank you for choosing a Harman Kardon® AVR 360: 55 Watts x 7, 385 watts tota
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INTRODUCTION a udio Inputs ease of u se • AM/FM tuner • EzSet/EQ™ automated setup (microphone supplied) • Analog Audio 1 through 5 • Full-color user interface and setup menu, generated in high-definition video • Front-panel Analog Audio • Two-line dot-matrix front-panel display • 6-/8-Channel Analog Audio • Color-coded connections a udio/Video Inputs • Programmable, learning eight-device main remote control (includes AVR • Three Analog Video control over The Bridge III) • Front-panel Analog Vi
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FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS KL OK Navigation Power indicator Setup Remote IR Sensor Message Display Volume 460 Set up MIC Standby/On Info Audio Surround Modes Back/Exit Headphone Jack/ Digital Audio USB Port Analog Audio M N Switch Settings Effects EzSet/EQ™ Inputs Front Inputs Navigation Microphone (Optical and Input Coaxial Front) Resolution Video Modes Video Front Input Power Indicator: This LED has three possible modes: Resolution: Press this button to access the AVR’s video output resolution
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FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS KLM N Navigation: These buttons are used to navigate the AVR’s Volume Knob: Turn this knob to raise or lower the volume. menus. Message Display: Various messages appear in this two-line display OK: Press this button to select the currently highlighted item. in response to commands and changes in the incoming signal. In normal operation, the current source name appears on the upper line, while the Headphone Jack/EzSet/EQ™ Microphone Input: Plug a 1/4" surround mode is di
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REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS Remote IR Input A-BUS IR Carrier IR Output HDMI 1-4 HDMI Monitor Output Video Remote IR Video Monitor (AVR 460 only) (AVR 460 only) 1-3 Inputs Inputs Output 6-/8-Channel Inputs Output Output Zone 2 Component Video 2 Component Video AC Power The Bridge III 1-2 Inputs Output IR Input Analog 2 & 4 Outputs Monitor Output Input FM Antenna AM Antenna A-BUS Power Input A-BUS Port A-BUS on AVR 460 only Switched AC Coaxial 1-2 Digital Audio Inputs Main Zone 2 Audio O
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REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS Analog 2 and 4 Outputs: Connect either of these analog audio outputs Component Video Monitor Outputs: If you are using one of the to the analog audio inputs of a recording device. A signal is available at these Component Video Inputs and your television or video display is component- outputs whenever an analog audio source is playing. video-capable (but does not have HDMI), connect these jacks to the video display. Zone 2 Audio Outputs (AVR 460 only): Connect these jacks
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REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS IR Transmitter Lens AVR Power Off Device Power On AVR Power On Device Power Off Source Selectors Video Modes Audio Effects Surround Modes Alphanumeric Keys Activity Last Back/Exit Menu IR Transmitter KLM N Navigation OK Power Off OFF Mute (AVR 460 only) Light Disc Menu Source Selectors Soft Keys Not used Info Sleep Settings AVR Volume Channel AVR Settings Back/Exit Menu Back/Exit Menu KLM N Mute Navigation Transport Controls OK Volume Controls Transport Controls Record
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REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS Buttons dedicated to the AVR are available at any time, even in another Surround Modes: Press to directly access the Surround Modes submenu. device mode: AVR Power On and Off, Audio Effects, Video Modes, Surround Select a Surround Mode category: Auto Select, Virtual Surround, Stereo, Modes, Volume, Mute and Sleep Settings. Press the AVR Settings Button near Movie, Music or Video Game. The surround mode will change when the menu the bottom of the remote to return it to
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REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS Mute Button: Press to mute the AVR’s speaker and headphone outputs. To Zone 2 r emote c ontro L (AVR 460 only) end the muting, press this button, adjust the volume, or turn off the receiver. The Zone 2 remote control is used in the remote zone of a multizone system Channel/Page Control: When the tuner has been selected, this control with an IR receiver connected to the Zone 2 IR Input or an A-BUS device. It changes a preset radio station. While operating a cable, sat
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INTRODUCTION TO HOME THEATER This introductory section will help you to familiarize yourself with some basic Surround modes concepts unique to multichannel surround sound receivers, which will make There are different theories as to the best way to present surround sound and setup and operation smoother. to distribute information to the speakers. A variety of algorithms have been developed in an effort to reproduce the way we hear sounds in the real world, t ypical Home t heater System resu
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CONNECTIONS There are different types of audio and video connections used to connect Subwoofer the receiver, the speakers, the video display, and the source devices. The The subwoofer is dedicated to the low frequencies (bass), which require Consumer Electronics Association has established the CEA® color-coding more power. To obtain the best results, most speaker manufacturers offer standard. See Table 1. powered subwoofers that contain their own amplifier. Usually, a line-level (nonamplif
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CONNECTIONS Digital a udio a nalog a udio The AVR 460/AVR 360 is equipped with four HDMI (High-Definition Two-channel analog connections require two cables, one for the left channel Multimedia Interface) inputs, and one output. HDMI technology enables (white) and one for the right channel (red). These two cables are often digital audio and video information to be carried using a single cable, attached to each other. See Figure 7. delivering the highest quality picture and sound. For sources th
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CONNECTIONS Video c onnections a ntenna S Many sources output both audio and video signals (e.g., Blu-ray Disc or DVD The AVR 460/AVR 360 uses separate terminals for the included FM and AM player, cable television box, HDTV tuner, satellite box, VCR, DVR). In addition antennas. to the audio connection, make one type of video connection for each of these The FM antenna uses a 75-ohm F-connector. See Figure 12. sources (only one at a time for any source). Digital Video If you have already connec
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SPEAKER PLACEMENT Optimally, the speakers should be placed in a circle with the listening position Green at its center. The speakers should be angled so that they directly face the SUB Purple C listening position. White FR Red FL Front Speaker Placement The center speaker is placed either on top of, below or mounted on the wall 30° 30° above or below the video display screen. The front left and right speakers are placed along the circle, about 30 degrees from the center speaker and angled tow
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GETTING STARTED Installing the AVR 460/AVR 360 and connecting it to the other system 3. Best video connection for each source: Examine each source components can be complex. To simplify installation, it is suggested that you device and write down the best available type of video connection, but design your system before you begin connecting wires and cables. not better than the system-best connection. Leave blank audio-only sources, such as a CD player. Although the rear-panel jacks allow for
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GETTING STARTED 5. Decide which sources to connect to each of the video 6. Decide which audio inputs to connect to each source: Assign inputs: Assign only one unique video input to each source. Use the best only one unique digital audio input to each digital source. Assign analog type of video connection available for each source. audio inputs to analog sources, or as secondary connections for digital sources for backup, for recording or to make the source available to the • If your system-b
