harman kardon avr 2000

AVR 2000 Audio/VideoReceiverOWNER’S MANUAL

AVR 2000

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2 TABLE OF CONTENTS

3 Introduction4 Safety Information5 Front Panel Controls7 Front Panel Information Display9 Rear Panel Connections

11 Remote Control Functions14 Installation and Connections14 Audio Equipment Connections14 Video Equipment Connections15 SCART A/V Connections16 System and Power Connections17 System Configuration17 Speaker Selection and Placement18 First Turn On18 Settings to be Made

With Each Input Used18 Input Setup18 Speaker Setup20 Surround Setup20 Making Settings independent of

selected Input20 Delay Settings21 Night Mode Settings21 Output Level Adjustment23 Operation23 Basic Operation23 Source Selection23 Controls and Use of Headphones24 Surround Mode Chart25 Surround Mode Selection25 Digital Audio Playback25 Dolby Digital25 DTS25 PCM Audio Playback26 MP3 Audio Playback26 Selecting a Digital Source26 Digital Status Indicators27 Night Mode27 Important Notes on Digital Playback27 Tape Recording28 Output Level Trim Adjustment28 Display Brightness28 Memory Backup29 Tuner Operation30 RDS Operation32 Programming the Remote32 Programming the Remote with Codes33 Macro Programming34 Programmed Device Function34 Volume Punch-Through35 Channel Control Punch-Through35 Transport Control Punch-Through35 Resetting the Remote Memory36 Function List38 Setup Code Tables46 Troubleshooting Guide46 Processor Reset47 Technical Specifications

Table of Contents

Typographical ConventionsIn order to help you use this manual with the remote control, front-panel controls and rear-panelconnections, 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

1 – (number in a square) indicates a specific front-panel control

– (number in a circle) indicates a rear-panel connection

0 – (number in an oval) indicates a button or indicator on the remote

A – (letter in a square) indicates an indicator in the front-panel display

Declaration of Conformity

We, Harman Consumer International2, route de Tours72500 Château-du-Loir,FRANCE

declare in own responsibility, that the product described inthis owner’s manual is in compliance with technical stan-dards:

EN 55013/6.1990

EN 55020/12.1994

EN 60065:1993

EN 61000-3-2/4.1995

Carsten OlesenHarman Kardon Europe A/S

11/00

INTRODUCTION 3

Introduction

Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon!With the purchase of a Harman Kardon AVR2000 you are about to begin many years of lis-tening enjoyment. The AVR 2000 has been cus-tom designed to provide all the excitement anddetail of movie sound tracks and every nuanceof musical selections. With onboard Dolby*Digital and DTS† decoding, the AVR 2000 deliv-ers six discrete channels of audio that takeadvantage of the digital sound tracks from thelatest DVD and LD releases and Digital Televisionbroadcasts.

While complex digital systems are hard at workwithin the AVR 2000 to make all of this happen,hookup and operation are simple. Color-keyedconnections and a programmable remote con-trol make the AVR 2000 easy to use. To obtainthe maximum enjoyment from your new receiv-er, we urge you to take the time to read throughthis manual. This will ensure that connections tospeakers, source playback units and other exter-nal devices are made properly. In addition, afew minutes spent learning the functions of thevarious controls will enable you to take advan-tage of all the power the AVR 2000 is able todeliver.

If you have any questions about this product, itsinstallation or its operation, please contact yourdealer. He is your best local source of informa-tion.

Description and FeaturesThe AVR 2000 is among the most versatile andmulti-featured A/V receivers available, incorpo-rating a wide range of listening options. In addi-tion to Dolby Digital and DTS decoding for digi-tal sources, a broad choice of analog surroundmodes are available for use with sources such asCD, VCR, TV broadcasts and the AVR’s ownFM/AM tuner. Along with Dolby Pro Logic*,Dolby 3 Stereo, 5 Ch Stereo and custom Hall andTheater modes, only Harman Kardon receiversoffer Logic 7® to create a wider, more envelopingfield environment and more defined fly-oversand pans. Finally, the AVR 2000 is among thevery few A/V receivers that offer decoding ofMP3 data, so that you may listen to the latestmusic selections directly from compatible com-puters or playback devices with the power andfidelity you expect from Harman Kardon.Another Harman Kardon exclusive is VMAx™,which uses proprietary processing to create anopen, spacious sound field even when only twofront speakers are available.

In addition to providing a wide range of listeningoptions, the AVR 2000 is easy to configure sothat it provides the best results with your speak-ers and specific listening-room environment.

For the ultimate in flexibility, the AVR 2000 fea-tures connections for five video devices, all withboth composite and S-Video inputs. Two addi-tional audio inputs are available, and a total ofsix digital inputs make the AVR 2000 capable ofhandling all the latest digital audio sources.Coax and optical digital outputs are available fordirect connection to digital recorders.

The AVR 2000’s powerful amplifier usestraditional Harman Kardon high-current designtechnologies to meet the wide dynamic range ofany program selection.

Harman Kardon invented the high-fidelity receiv-er more than forty-seven years ago. With state-of-the-art circuitry and time-honored circuitdesigns, the AVR 2000 is one of the finestreceivers ever offered by Harman Kardon in itsprice range.

Onboard Dolby Digital and DTSDecoding Using Crystal® ChipTechnology

Harman Kardon’s Exclusive Logic 7 andVMAx Modes

MP3 Decoding for Use with compatibleComputers and Digital Audio Players

Front-Panel Digital Inputs for EasyConnection to Portable Digital Devicesand the Latest Video Game Consoles

Multiple Digital Inputs and Outputs

Remote with Internal Codes Capability

4 SAFETY INFORMATION

Safety Information

Important Safety Information

Verify Line Voltage Before UseYour AVR 2000 has been designed for use with220-240-Volt AC current. Connection to a linevoltage other than that for which it is intendedcan create a safety and fire hazard and maydamage the unit.

If you have any questions about the voltagerequirements for your specific model, or aboutthe line voltage in your area, contact your dealerbefore plugging the unit into a wall outlet.

Do Not Use Extension CordsTo avoid safety hazards, use only the power cordattached to your unit. We do not recommendthat extension cords be used with this product.As with all electrical devices, do not run powercords under rugs or carpets or place heavyobjects on them. Damaged power cords shouldbe replaced immediately by an authorizedservice depot with a cord meeting factoryspecifications.

Handle the AC Power Cord GentlyWhen disconnecting the power cord from an ACoutlet, always pull the plug, never pull the cord.If you do not intend to use the unit for any con-siderable length of time, disconnect the plugfrom the AC outlet.

Do Not Open the CabinetThere are no user-serviceable components insidethis product. Opening the cabinet may present ashock hazard, and any modification to theproduct will void your guarantee. If water or anymetal object such as a paper clip, wire or astaple accidentally falls inside the unit,disconnect it from the AC power sourceimmediately, and consult an authorized servicestation.

Installation Location To assure proper operation and to avoid the

potential for safety hazards, place the unit ona firm and level surface. When placing theunit on a shelf, be certain that the shelf andany mounting hardware can support theweight of the product.

Make certain that proper space is providedboth above and below the unit for ventilation.If this product will be installed in a cabinet orother enclosed area, make certain that thereis sufficient air movement within the cabinet.Under some circumstances a fan may berequired.

Do not place the unit directly on a carpetedsurface.

Avoid installation in extremely hot or coldlocations, or an area that is exposed to directsunlight or heating equipment.

Avoid moist or humid locations.

Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on thetop of the unit, or place objects directly overthem.

CleaningWhen the unit gets dirty, wipe it with a clean,soft, dry cloth. If necessary, wipe it with a softcloth dampened with mild soapy water, then afresh cloth with clean water. Wipe dryimmediately with a dry cloth. NEVER usebenzene, aerosol cleaners, thinner, alcohol or anyother volatile cleaning agent. Do not useabrasive cleaners, as they may damage the finishof metal parts. Avoid spraying insecticide nearthe unit.

Moving the UnitBefore moving the unit, be certain to disconnectany interconnection cords with othercomponents, and make certain that youdisconnect the unit from the AC outlet.

Unpacking

The carton and shipping materials used toprotect your new receiver during shipment werespecially designed to cushion it from shock andvibration. We suggest that you save the cartonand packing materials for use in shipping if youmove, 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 bycarefully slitting the tape seams on the bottomand collapsing the carton. Other cardboardinserts may be stored in the same manner.Packing materials that cannot be collapsedshould be saved along with the carton in aplastic bag.

If you do not wish to save the packagingmaterials, please note that the carton and othersections of the shipping protection arerecyclable. Please respect the environment anddiscard those materials at a local recyclingcenter.

FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 5

1 Main Power Switch: Press this button toapply power to the AVR 2000. When the switchis pressed in, the unit is placed in a Standbymode, as indicated by the amber LED 3 sur-rounding the System Power Control 2. Thisbutton MUST be pressed in to operate the unit.To turn the unit off completely and prevent theuse of the remote control, this switch should bepressed until it pops out from the front panelso that the word “OFF” may be read at the topof the switch.

NOTE: This switch is normally left in the “ON”position.

2 System Power Control: When the MainPower Switch 1 is “ON,” press this button toturn on the AVR 2000; press it again to turn theunit off (to Standby). Note that the PowerIndicator surrounding the switch 3 will turngreen when the unit is on.

3 Power Indicator: This LED will be illumi-nated in amber when the unit is in the Standbymode to signal that the unit is ready to beturned on. When the unit is in operation, theindicator will turn green.

4 Headphone Jack: This jack may be used tolisten to the AVR 2000’s output through a pairof headphones. Be certain that the headphoneshave a standard 6.3 mm stereo phone plug.Note that the speakers will automatically beturned off when the headphone jack is in use.

5 Selector Buttons: When you are establish-ing the AVR 2000’s configuration settings, usethese buttons to select from the choices available,as shown in the Main Information Display Ú.

6 Tone Mode: Pressing this button enables ordisables the Balance, Bass and Treble tone con-trols. When the button is pressed so that thewords TONE IN appear in the MainInformation Display Ú, the settings of theBass ^ and Treble * controls and of theBalance control & will affect the output sig-nals. When the button is pressed so that thewords TONE OUT appear in the MainInformation Display Ú, the output signalwill be “flat,” without any balance, bass or treblealteration.

Front Panel Controls

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Input Source SelectorRDS Select ButtonDigital Optical 3 InputDigital Coax 3 InputVideo 4 input jacksBass ControlBalance ControlTreble ControlVolume ControlSet Button

Input IndicatorsDelayDigital Input SelectorMain Information DisplayChannel Select ButtonSpeaker Select ButtonTest Tone SelectorSurround Mode IndicatorsRemote Sensor Window

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Front Panel Controls

7 Surround Mode Selector: Press this but-ton to change the surround mode by scrollingthrough the list of available modes. Note thatDolby Digital and DTS modes can be selectedonly when a digital input is used (See page 24for more information about surround modes.)

8 Tuning Selector: Press the left side of thebutton to tune lower frequency stations and theright side of the button to tune higher frequencystations. When a station with a strong signal isreached, the TUNED indicator V will illuminatein the Main Information Display Ú(see page 29 for more information on tuningstations).

9 Tuner Band Selector: Pressing this buttonwill automatically switch the AVR to the Tunermode. Pressing it again will switch between theAM and FM frequency bands, holding it pressedfor some seconds will switch between stereoand mono receiving and between automatic andmanual tuning mode (See page 29 for moreinformation on the tuner).

) Preset Stations Selector: Press this but-ton to scroll up or down through the list of sta-tions that have been entered into the presetmemory. (See page 29 for more information ontuner programming.)

! Input Source Selector: Press this buttonto change the input by scrolling through the listof input sources.

@ RDS Select Button: Press this button to dis-play the various messages that are part of theRDS data system of the AVR 2000’s tuner. (Seepage 30 for more information on RDS).

# Digital Optical 3 Input: Connect the opti-cal digital audio output of an audio or video prod-uct to this jack. When the Input is not in use, becertain to keep the plastic cap installed to avoiddust contamination that might degrade future performance.

$ Digital Coax 3 Input: This jack is normallyused for connection to the output of portabledigital audio devices, video game consoles orother products that have a coax digital jack.

% Video 4 Input Jacks: These audio/videojacks may be used for temporary connection tovideo games or portable audio/video productssuch as camcorders and portable audio players.

^ Bass Control: Turn this control to modify thelow frequency output of the left/right channels byas much as ±10dB. Set this control to a suitableposition for your taste or room acoustics.

& Balance Control: Turn this control tochange the relative volume for the frontleft/right channels.

NOTE: For proper operation of the surroundmodes this control should be at the midpoint or“12 o’clock” position.

* Treble Control: Turn this control to modifythe high frequency output of the left/right chan-nels by as much as ±10dB. Set this control to asuitable position for your taste or room acoustics.

( Volume Control: Turn this knob clockwiseto increase the volume, counterclockwise todecrease the volume. If the AVR is muted,adjusting volume control will automaticallyrelease the unit from the silenced condition.

Ó Set Button: When making choices duringthe setup and configuration process, press thisbutton to enter the desired setting as shown inthe Main Information Display Ú into theAVR 2000’s memory. The set button may also beused to change the display brightness.(See page 28.)

Ô Input indicators: A green LED will light infront of the input that is currently being used asthe source for the AVR 2000.

Delay: Press this button to begin thesequence of steps required to enter delay timesettings. (See page 20 for more information ondelay times.)

Ò Digital Input Selector: When playing asource that has a digital output, press thisbutton to select between the Optical #and Coaxial $ Digital inputs. (See pages 25-27 for more information on digital audio.)

Ú Main Information Display: This displaydelivers messages and status indications to helpyou operate the receiver. (See pages 7–8 for acomplete explanation of the InformationDisplay.)

Û Channel Select Button: Press this buttonto begin the process of trimming the channeloutput levels using an external audio source.(For more information on output level trimadjustment, see page 28.)

Ù Speaker Select Button: Press this buttonto begin the process of selecting the speakerpositions that are used in your listening room.(See page 19 for more information on setup andconfiguration.)

ı Test Tone Selector: Press this button tobegin the process of adjusting the channel out-put levels using the internal test tone as a refer-ence. (For more information on output leveladjustment, see page 21.)

ˆ Surround Mode Indicators: A green LEDwill light in front of the surround mode that iscurrently in use.

˜ Remote Sensor Window: The sensorbehind this window receives infrared signalsfrom the remote control. Aim the remote at thisarea and do not block or cover it unless anexternal remote sensor is installed.

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Logic 7 Mode IndicatorsHall Mode IndicatorTheater Mode IndicatorNight Mode IndicatorMute Indicator

Speaker/Channel Input IndicatorsPreset Number/Sleep TimerPreset IndicatorSleep IndicatorMemory Indicator

Stereo IndicatorTuned IndicatorAuto IndicatorMain Information DisplayTraffic IndicatorRadiotext IndicatorClock Timer IndicatorProgram Type IndicatorRDS Indicator

A Bitstream™ Indicators: When the input is adigital source, one of these indicators will light todisplay the specific type of signal in use.

B Optical Source Indicators: These indica-tors light to show when a Optical Digital Inputhas been selected.

C DTS Mode Indicator: This indicator illumi-nates when the DTS mode is selected.

D Dolby Digital Indicator: This indicator illu-minates when Dolby Digital mode is selected.

E Coaxial Source Indicators: These indica-tors light to show when a Coaxial Digital Inputhas been selected.

F Dolby Pro Logic Indicator: This indicatorlights when the Dolby ProLogic mode has beenselected.

G Analog Input Indicator: This indicatorlights when an analog input source has beenselected.

H Dolby 3 Stereo Indicator: This indicatorlights when the Dolby 3 Stereo Mode has beenselected.

I VMAx Mode Indicator: This indicator illu-minates to show that the VMAx mode is in use.VMAx F appears when the Far Field VMAxmode is selected;VMAx N appears when theNear Field VMAx mode is selected. (See page 24for a description of the VMAx Modes.)

J 5 Channel Stereo Indicator: This indica-tor lights when the 5 Channel Stereo mode hasbeen selected.

K Logic 7 Mode Indicators: These indicatorsilluminate when the Logic 7 mode is in use.LOGIC 7C appears for the Cinema versionof Logic 7,LOGIC 7M appears for theMusic version of Logic 7. (See page 24 for adescription of the Logic 7 Modes.)

L Hall Mode Indicator: This indicator lightswhen the Hall mode has been selected.

M Theater Mode Indicator: This indicator illu-minates to show that the Theater mode is in use.

N Night Mode Indicator: This indicatorlights when the AVR 2000 is in the Night mode,which preserves the dynamic range of digitalprogram material at low volume levels.

O Mute Indicator: This indicator illuminatesto remind you that the AVR 2000’s output hasbeen silenced by pressing the Mute button. Press the Mute button again to return tothe previously selected output level.

P Speaker/Channel Input Indicators: Theseindicators are multipurpose, indicating either thespeaker type selected for each channel or theincoming data-signal configuration. The left, cen-ter, right, right surround and left surround speakerindicators are composed of three boxes, while thesubwoofer is a single box. The center box lightswhen a “Small” speaker is selected, and the twoouter boxes light when “Large” speakers areselected. When none of the boxes are lit for thecenter, surround or subwoofer channels, nospeaker has been selected for that position. (Seepage 18 for more information on configuringspeakers.) The letters inside each of the centerboxes display active input channels. For standardanalog inputs, only the L and R will light, indicat-ing a stereo input. When a digital source is play-ing, the indicators will light to display the chan-nels begin received at the digital input. When theletters flash, the digital input has been interrupt-ed. (See page 26 for more information on theChannel Indicators).

Q Preset Number/Sleep Timer: When thetuner is in use, these numbers indicate the spe-cific preset memory location in use. (See page 29for more information on preset stations.) Whenthe Sleep function is in use, these numbers showhow many minutes remain before the unit goesinto the Standby mode.

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Front Panel Information Display

R Preset Indicator: This indicator lights whenthe tuner is in use to show that the PresetNumber/Sleep Timer Q is showing the sta-tion’s preset memory number. (See page 29 formore information on tuner presets.)

S Sleep Indicator: This indicator lights whenthe Sleep function is in use. The numbers in thePreset/Sleep Number Indicators will show theminutes remaining before the AVR 2000 goesinto the Standby mode. (See page 23 for moreinformation on the Sleep function.)

T Memory Indicator: This indicator flasheswhen entering presets and other informationinto the tuner’s memory.

U Stereo Indicator: This indicator illuminateswhen an FM station is being tuned in stereo.

V Tuned Indicator: This indicator illuminateswhen a station is being received with sufficient sig-nal strength to provide acceptable listening quality.

W Auto Indicator: This indicator illuminateswhen the tuner’s Auto mode is in use.

X Main Information Display: This displayshows messages relating to the status, inputsource, surround mode, tuner, volume level orother aspects of unit’s operation.

AA TA Traffic Announcement Indicator:This indicator illuminates if the RDS stationtuned somtimes transmits traffic information(see page 30 for more information on RDS).

AB RT Text Indicator: This indicator illumi-nates when the RDS station tuned is transmit-ting radiotext (RT) data.

AC Clock Time Indicator: This indicator illu-minates when the RDS station tuned is transmit-ting the CT (clock time) code, indicating the cur-rent time of day.

AD PTY Indicator: This indicator illuminateswhen the RDS station tuned is transmitting pro-gram type data, or during a PTY search.

AE RDS Indicator: This indicator illuminateswhen the station tuned is transmitting RDS data.

REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 9

Rear Panel Connections

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Video Monitor OutputsFront/Center Speaker OutputsSurround Speaker OutputsSwitched AC Accessory OutletUnswitched AC Accessory OutletAC Power CordRemote IR OutputRemote IR InputDVD Video InputsVideo 1 Video Outputs

Video 3 Video InputsVideo 2 Video InputsVideo 2 Video OutputsVideo 1 Video InputsOptical Digital InputsCoaxial Digital InputsVideo 3 Audio InputsVideo 2 Audio InputsVideo 2 Audio Outputs

Tape Inputs: Connect these jacks to thePLAY/OUT jacks of an audio recorder.

Tape Outputs: Connect these jacks to theRECORD/INPUT jacks of an audio recorder.

Video 1 Audio Inputs: Connect these jacksto the PLAY/OUT audio jacks on a VCR or othervideo source.

AM Antenna: Connect the AM loop antennasupplied with the receiver to these terminals. If anexternal AM antenna is used, make connections tothe AM and GND terminals in accordance withthe instructions supplied with the antenna.

Video 1 Audio Outputs: Connect thesejacks to the RECORD/INPUT audio jacks on a VCR or any other Audio recorder.

DVD Audio Inputs: Connect these jacks tothe analog audio jacks on a DVD or other videosource.

FM Antenna: Connect the supplied indoor oran optional external FM antenna to this terminal.

CD Inputs: Connect these jacks to the ana-log output of a compact disc player or CDchanger.

Digital Audio Outputs: Connect thesejacks to the matching digital input connector ona digital recorder such as a CD-R or MiniDiscrecorder.

Subwoofer Output: Connect this jack tothe line-level input of a powered subwoofer. Ifan external subwoofer amplifier is used, connectthis jack to the subwoofer amplifier input.

Video Monitor Outputs: Connect thesejacks to the composite and/or S-Video input of aTV monitor or video projector to view the outputof any video source selected by the receiver’svideo switcher.

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Rear Panel Connections

Front/Center Speaker Outputs: Connectthese outputs to the matching + or – terminalson your front/center speakers. When makingspeaker connections, always make certain tomaintain correct polarity by connecting the red(+) terminals on the AVR 2000 to the red (+)terminals on the speaker and the black (–) ter-minals on the AVR 2000 to the black (–) termi-nals on the speakers. (See page 14 for moreinformation on speaker polarity.)

Surround Speaker Outputs: Connectthese outputs to the matching + or – terminalson your left and right surround speakers. Whenmaking speaker connections always make cer-tain to maintain correct polarity by connectingthe red (+) terminals on the AVR 2000 to thered (+) terminals on the speakers and the black(–) terminals on the AVR 2000 to the black (–)terminals on the speakers. See page 14 for moreinformation on speaker polarity.

Switched AC Accessory Outlet: This out-let may be used to power any device that youwish to have turn on when the unit is turned onwith the System Power Control switch 2.

Unswitched AC Accessory Outlet: Thisoutlet may be used to power any AC device. Thepower will remain on at this outlet regardless ofwhether the AVR 2000 is on or off (in Standby),provided that the Main Power switch 1 is on.

Note: The total power consumption of alldevices connected to the accessory outletsshould not exceed 100 watts from theUnswitched Outlet and 50 W from theSwitched Outlet .

AC Power Cord: Connect the AC plug to anunswitched AC wall output.

Remote IR Output: This connection per-mits the IR sensor in the receiver to serve otherremote controlled devices. Connect this jack tothe “IR IN” jack on Harman Kardon or othercompatible equipment.

Remote IR Input: If the AVR 2000’s front-panel IR sensor is blocked due to cabinet doorsor other obstructions, an external IR sensormay be used. Connect the output of the sensorto this jack.

DVD Video Inputs: Connect these jacks tothe composite or S-Video output jacks on a DVDplayer or other video source.

Video 1 Video Outputs: Connect thesejacks to the RECORD/INPUT composite or S-Video jack on a VCR.

Video 3 Video Inputs: Connect these jacksto the PLAY/OUT composite or S-Video jacks onany video source.

Video 2 Video Inputs: Connect these jacksto the PLAY/OUT composite or S-Video jacks ona second VCR or other video source.

Video 2 Video Outputs: Connect thesejacks to the RECORD/INPUT composite or S-Video jacks on a second VCR.

Video 1 Video Inputs: Connect these jacksto the PLAY/OUT composite or S-Video jacks ona VCR or other video source.

Optical Digital Inputs: Connect the opticaldigital output from a DVD player, HDTV receiver,LD player, MD player or CD player to these jacks.The signal may be either a Dolby Digital signal, aDTS signal or a standard PCM digital source.

Coaxial Digital Inputs: Connect the coaxdigital output from a DVD player, HDTV receiver,LD player, MD player or CD player to these jacks.The signal may be either a Dolby Digital signal,DTS signal or a standard PCM digital source. Donot connect the RF digital output of an LD play-er to these jacks.

Video 3 Audio Inputs: Connect these jacksto the PLAY/OUT audio jacks on any audio orvideo source.

Video 2 Audio Inputs: Connect these jacksto the PLAY/OUT audio jacks on a VCR or othervideo source.

Video 2 Audio Outputs: Connect thesejacks to the RECORD/INPUT audio jacks on aVCR or any Audio recorder.

Note: Either the Video or S-Video output of anyS-Video source must be connected to the AVR2000, not both in parallel, otherwise the videomay be disturbed or its performance be adverse-ly effected.

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Remote Control Functions

Power On ButtonIR Transmitter WindowProgram IndicatorPower Off ButtonInput SelectorsAVR SelectorAM/FM Tuner SelectTest ButtonSleep ButtonSurround Mode SelectorNight ModeChannel Select Button⁄ /¤ Buttons‹ ButtonSet ButtonDigital SelectNumeric KeysTuner ModeDirect ButtonTuning Up/DownMacro ButtonsTransport ControlsSkip Up/Down ButtonsRDS Select ButtonPreset Up/DownClear ButtonMemory ButtonDelay/Prev. Ch.› ButtonSpeaker SelectSpare ButtonVolume Up/DownTV/Video SelectorMute

NOTE: The function names shown here are eachbutton’s feature when used with the AVR. Mostbuttons have additional functions when usedwith other devices. See page 36 for a list ofthese functions.

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IMPORTANT NOTE: The AVR 2000’s remotemay be programmed to control up to sevendevices, including the AVR 2000. Before usingthe remote, it is important to remember to pressthe Input Selector button 4 that corre-sponds to the unit you wish to operate. In addi-tion, the AVR 2000’s remote is shipped from thefactory to operate the AVR 2000 and mostHarman Kardon CD or DVD players and cassettedecks. The remote is also capable of operating awide variety of other products using the controlcodes that are part of the remote. Before usingthe remote with other products, follow theinstructions on pages 32 to program the propercodes for the products in your system.

It is also important to remember that many of thebuttons on the remote take on different func-tions, depending on the product selected usingthe Input Selectors. The descriptions shown hereprimarily detail the functions of the remote whenit is used to operate the AVR 2000. (See page 36for information about alternate functions for theremote’s buttons.)

0 Power On Button: Press this button toturn on the power to a device selected by pressingone of the Input Selectors 4 (except Tape).

1 IR Transmitter Window: Point this windowtowards the AVR 2000 when pressing buttons onthe remote to make certain that infrared com-mands are properly received.

2 Program Indicator: This three-color indi-cator is used to guide you through the process ofprogramming the remote. See page 32 for infor-mation on programming the remote.

3 Power Off Button: Press this button toplace the AVR 2000 or a selected device unit inthe Standby mode.

4 Input Selectors: Pressing one of thesebuttons will perform three actions at the sametime. First, if the AVR is not turned on, this willpower up the unit. Next, it will select the sourceshown on the button as the input to the AVR.Finally, it will change the remote control so thatit controls the device selected. After pressing oneof these buttons you must press the AVRSelector button 5 again to operate theAVR’s functions with the remote.

5 AVR Selector: Pressing this button willswitch the remote so that it will operate the AVR’sfunctions. If the AVR is in the Standby mode, it willalso turn the AVR on.

6 AM/FM Tuner Select: Press this button toselect the AVR’s tuner as the listening choice.Pressing this button when the tuner is in use willselect between the AM and FM bands.

7 Test Tone: Press this button to begin thesequence used to calibrate the AVR 2000’s outputlevels. (See page 21 for more information on calibrating the AVR 2000.)

8 Sleep Button: Press this button to placethe unit in the Sleep mode. After the time shownin the display, the AVR 2000 will automaticallygo into the Standby mode. Each press of thebutton changes the time until turn-off in the fol-lowing order:

Hold the button pressed for two seconds to turnoff the Sleep mode setting.Note that this button is also used to changechannels on your TV, VCR and SAT receiver whenselected.

9 Surround Mode Selector: Press thisbutton to begin the process of changingthe surround mode. After the button hasbeen pressed, use the ⁄/¤ buttons C toselect the desired surround mode (See page 25for more information). Note that this button isalso used to tune channels when the TV, VCRand SAT receiver is selected using the InputSelector 4.

A Night Mode: Press this button to activatethe Night mode. This mode is available only withDolby Digital encoded digital sources, and it pre-serves dialog (center channel) intelligibilty at lowvolume levels (See page 27 for more informa-tion).

B Channel Select Button: This button isused to start the process of setting the AVR 2000’soutput levels with an external source. Once thisbutton is pressed, use the ⁄/¤ buttons C toselect the channel being adjusted, then press theSet button E, followed by the ⁄/¤ buttonsagain, to change the level setting. (See page 28 formore information.)

C ⁄/¤ Buttons: These are multi-purposebuttons.They will be used most frequently to selecta surround mode.These buttons are also used toincrease or decrease output levels when config-uring the unit, to select speaker configuration orto select the digital inputs. They are also used toenter delay time settings after the Delay button has been pressed.

When the AVR 2000 remote is being programmedfor the codes of another device, these buttons arealso used in the “Auto Search” process (See page32 for more information on programming theremote.)

D ‹ Button: This button does not have afunction with the AVR2000. When a DVD playeror TV is selected, it may be used to navigate themenus of those devices.

E Set Button: This button is used to entersettings into the AVR 2000’s memory. It is alsoused in the setup procedures for delay time,speaker configuration and channel output leveladjustment.

F Digital Select: Press this button to assignone of the digital inputs #$ to asource. (See page 26 for more information onusing digital inputs.)

G Numeric Keys: These buttons serve as aten-button numeric keypad to enter tuner presetpositions. They are also used to select channelnumbers when TV, VCR or Sat receiver hasbeen selected on the remote, or to select tracknumbers on a CD, DVD or LD player, dependingon how the remote has been programmed.

H Tuner Mode: Press this button when thetuner is in use to select between automatic tun-ing and manual tuning. When the button ispressed so that the AUTO indicator W goesout, pressing the Tuning buttons J8 willmove the frequency up or down in single-stepincrements. When the FM band is in use and theAUTO indicator W is on, pressing this buttonwill change to monaural reception making evenweek stations audible. (See page 29 for moreinformation.)

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I Direct Button: Press this button when thetuner is in use to start the sequence for directentry of a station’s frequency. After pressing thebutton simply press the proper Numeric KeysG to select a station (See page 29 for moreinformation on the tuner).

J Tuning Up/Down: When the tuner is in use,these buttons will tune up or down through theselected frequency band. If the Tuner Mode but-ton H has been pressed or the Band button@ on the front panel was held pressed so thatthe AUTO indicator W is illuminated, pressingeither of the buttons will cause the tuner to seekthe next station with acceptable signal strengthfor quality reception. When the AUTO indicatorW is NOT illuminated, pressing these buttons willtune stations in single-step increments. (See page29 for more information.)

K Macro Buttons: Press these buttons to store or recall a “Macro”, which is a pre-programmed sequence of commands stored in the remote. (See page 33 for moreinformation on storing and recalling macros.)

L Transport Buttons: These buttons do nothave any functions for the AVR, but they may beprogrammed for the forward/reverse play opera-tion of a wide variety of CD or DVD players, andaudio or videocassette recorders. (See page 32for more information on programming theremote.)

M Skip Up/Down Buttons: These buttonsdo not have a direct function with the AVR2000, but when used with a compatibly pro-grammed CD or DVD changer they will changethe tracks on the disc currently being played inthe changer.

N RDS Select Button: Press this button todisplay the various messages that are part of theRDS data system of the AVR 2000’s tuner. (Seepage 30 for more information on RDS).

O Preset Up/Down: When the tuner is inuse, press these buttons to scroll through thestations programmed into the AVR 2000’s mem-ory. When CD or DVD is selected using theInput Selector button 4, these buttons mayfunction as Slow Fwd/Rev (DVD) or ”+10” (CD).

P Clear Button: Press this button to clearincorrect entries when using the remote to directly enter a radio station’s frequency.

Q Memory Button: Press this button to entera radio station into the AVR 2000’s presetmemory. After pressing the button the MEMORYindicator T will flash; you then have five sec-onds to enter a preset memory location usingthe Numeric Keys G. (See page 29 for moreinformation.)

Delay/Prev Ch.: Press this button to beginthe process for setting the delay times used bythe AVR 2000 when processing surround sound.After pressing this button, the delay times areentered by pressing the Set button E andthen using the ⁄/¤ buttons C to change thesetting. Press the Set button again to completethe process. (See page 20 for more information.)

› Button: This button does not have afunction with the AVR2000. When a DVD playeror TV is selected, it may be used to navigate themenus of those devices.

Speaker Select: Press this button tobegin the process of configuring the AVR2000’s Bass Management System for use withthe type of speakers used in your system. Oncethe button has been pressed, use the ⁄/¤ but-tons C to select the channel you wish to setup. Press the Set button E and then selectthe speaker type (see page 18 for more infor-mation.)

! Spare Button: This button does not haveany function for the operation of the AVR 2000,but it can turn on/off the Multiroom system onother Harman Kardon AV-receivers with that fea-ture and the Sub-function on DVD players.

"Volume Up/Down: Press these buttons toraise or lower the system volume.

# TV/Video Button: This button does nothave a direct function on the AVR 3000, butwhen used with a compatibly programmed VCR,DVD or satellite receiver that has a “TV/Video”function, pressing this button will switchbetween the output of the player or receiver andthe external video input to that player. Consultthe Owner’s Manual for your specific player orreceiver for the details of how it implements thisfunction.

Mute: Press this button to momentarilysilence the AVR 2000 or TV set being controlled,depending on which device has been selected.

When the AVR 2000 remote is being programmedto operate another device, this button is pressedwith the Input Selector button 4 to beginthe programming process. (See page 32 for moreinformation on programming the remote.)

NOTE: As any of the remote buttons pressed isactive with the device selected, the correspon-ding Selector button 45 will briefly flashred to confirm your selection.


14 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS

After unpacking the unit, and placing it on a solidsurface capable of supporting its weight, you willneed to make the connections to your audio andvideo equipment.

Audio Equipment Connections

We recommend that you use high-quality inter-connect cables when making connections tosource equipment and recorders to preserve theintegrity of the signals.

When making connections to audio sourceequipment or speakers it is always a good prac-tice to unplug the unit from the AC wall outlet.This prevents any possibility of accidentally send-ing audio or transient signals to the speakersthat may damage them.

1. Connect the analog output of a CD player tothe CD inputs .

NOTE: When the CD player has both fixed andvariable audio outputs it is best to use the fixedoutput unless you find that the input to thereceiver is so low that the sound is noisy, or sohigh that the signal is distorted.

2. Connect the analog Play/Out jacks of a cas-sette deck, MD, CD-R or other audio recorder tothe Tape Input jacks . Connect the analogRecord/In jacks on the recorder to the TapeOutput jacks on the AVR 2000.

3. Connect the output of any digital sources tothe appropriate input connections on the AVR2000 front or rear panel. Note that theOptical and Coaxial digital inputs#$ may be used with a Dolby Digitalor DTS source or the output of a conventionalCD, MD or LD player’s PCM (S/P-DIF) output.

4. Connect the Coaxial or Optical DigitalOutputs on the rear panel of the AVR to thematching digital input connections on a CD-R orMiniDisc recorder.

5. Assemble the AM Loop Antenna supplied withthe unit as shown below. Connect it to the AMand GND screw terminals .

6. Connect the supplied FM antenna to the FM(75 ohm) connection . The FM antenna maybe an external roof antenna, an inside poweredor wire lead antenna or a connection from acable system. Note that if the antenna or con-nection uses 300-ohm twin-lead cable, you mustuse a 300-ohm-to-75-ohm adapter to make theconnection.

7. Connect the front, center and surround speak-er outputs to the respective speakers.

To assure that all the audio signals are carried toyour speakers without loss of clarity or resolu-tion, we suggest that you use high-qualityspeaker cable. Many brands of cable are avail-able and the choice of cable may be influencedby the distance between your speakers and thereceiver, the type of speakers you use, personalpreferences and other factors. Your dealer orinstaller is a valuable resource to consult inselecting the proper cable.

Regardless of the brand of cable selected, werecommend that you use a cable constructed offine, multistrand copper with an area greaterthan 2 mm2.

Cable with an area of 1.5 mm2 may be used forshort runs of less than 4 m. We do not recom-mend that you use cables with an area less than1mm2 due to the power loss and degradation inperformance that will occur.

Cables that are run inside walls should have theappropriate markings to indicate listing with UL,CSA or other appropriate testing agency stan-dards. Questions about running cables insidewalls should be referred to your installer or alicensed electrical contractor who is familiar withthe applicable local building codes in your area.

When connecting wires to the speakers, be cer-tain to observe proper polarity. Remember toconnect the “negative” or “black” wire to thesame terminal on both the receiver and thespeaker. Similarly, the “positive” or “red” wireshould be connected to like terminals on theAVR 2000 and speaker.

NOTE: While most speaker manufacturersadhere to an industry convention of using blackterminals for negative and red ones for positive,some manufacturers may vary from this configu-ration. To assure proper phase and optimal per-formance, consult the identification plate onyour speaker or the speaker’s manual to verifypolarity. If you do not know the polarity of yourspeaker, ask your dealer for advice before pro-ceeding, or consult the speaker’s manufacturer.

We also recommend that the length of cableused to connect speaker pairs be identical. Forexample, use the same length piece of cable toconnect the front-left and front-right or sur-round-left and surround-right speakers, even ifthe speakers are a different distance from theAVR 2000.

8. Connections to a subwoofer are normallymade via a line level audio connection from theSubwoofer Output to the line-level inputof a subwoofer with a built-in amplifier. When apassive subwoofer is used, the connection firstgoes to a power amplifier, which will be con-

nected to one or more subwoofer speakers. Ifyou are using a powered subwoofer that doesnot have line-level input connections, follow theinstructions furnished with the speaker for con-nection information.

Note: Speaker sets with two front satellites anda passive subwoofer must be connected to thefront speaker outputs only rather than to theSubwoofer Output .

Video Equipment Connections

Video equipment is connected in the same man-ner as audio components. Again, the use of high-quality interconnect cables is recommended topreserve signal quality. To ensure best video per-formance S-Video sources should be connectedto the AVR 2000 only with their S-Video In/Outputs, not with their composite video connec-tors too.

1. Connect a VCR’s audio and video Play/Outjacks to the Video 1 or Video 2 In jacks on the rear panel. The Audio andVideo Record/In jacks on the VCR should be con-nected to the Video 1 or Video 2 Out jacks on the AVR 2000.

2. Connect the analog audio and video outputsof a satellite receiver, cable TV converter or tele-vision set or any other video source to theVideo 2 (if not in use) or Video 3 jacks.

3. Connect the analog audio and video outputsof a DVD or laser disc player to the DVD jacks.

4. Connect the Video Monitor Out jacks onthe receiver to the composite and S-Video inputof your television monitor or video projector.

Video Connection Note:• S-Video or Composite video signals may only

be viewed in their native formats and will notbe converted to the other format.

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SCART A/V Connections

For the connections described above your videodevice needs RCA (cinch) connectors or/and S-Video connectors for all Audio and Video signals:Any normal video device (Not SVHS or High 8)for only playback needs 3 RCA jacks, VCRs forrecord and playback even 6 RCA jacks. Any S-Video device (SVHS, High 8) needs 2 RCA(Audio) and 1 S-Video jack (Video), if it´s aplayback unit, or 4 RCA (Audio In/Out) and 2 S-Video (Video In/Out) jacks, if it´s a recordingVCR.

Many european video devices are equipped withRCA (Cinch) or S-Video jacks only partially, notfor all audio and video in/outputs needed asdescribed above, but with a so called Scart orEuro-AV connector (almost rectangular jack with21 pins, see drawings on this page).

In that case the following Scart to Cinchadapters or cables are needed:

• Units for playback, such as satellite receivers,camcorders, DVD or LD players, need anadapter from Scart to 3 RCA plugs, see fig. 1(normal video devices) or from Scart to 2RCA+1 S-Video plugs, see fig. 4 (S-Videodevices).

• HiFi VCRs need an adapter from Scart to 6RCA plugs, see fig. 2 (normal video), or fromScart to 4 Audio+2S-Video jacks, see fig. 5 (S-Video VCR). Read carefully the instructionattached to the adapter to find which of thesix plugs is used for the record signal to theVCR (connect with the AVR´s Out jacks) andfor the playback signal from the VCR (connectwith the AVR´s In jacks). Do not misconnectAudio and Video signals. Don´t hesitate toconsult your dealer, if you are uncertain.

• If you use only normal video devices the TVmonitor needs an adapter from 3 RCA plugsto Scart (fig. 3) only. If also S-Video devices areused an adapter from 2 RCA+1S-Video plugsto Scart is needed additionally (fig. 6),connected to the SCART input on your TV thatis provided for S-Video.

Note that only the video plugs (the "yellow"cinch plug in fig. 3 and the S-Video plug in fig.6) must be connected to the TV MonitorOutput , and the volume on the TV must bereduced to minimum.

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Important Note for Adapter Cables:If the cinch connectors of the adapter you’ll useare labeled, connect the Audio and Video ”In”plugs with the corresponding Audio and Video”In” jacks on the AVR 2000 (and with a VCRconnect the ”Out” plugs to the ”Out” jacks onthe AVR). Note that with some adapter types itmay be just turned around: If no signal is audi-ble/ visible when the VCR is playing connect the“Out” plugs to the ”In” jacks on the AVR andturned around. If the adapter plugs are notlabeled in that way, pay attention to the signalflow directions as shown in the diagrams aboveand in the instruction attached to the adapter. Ifuncertain, don’t hesitate to consult your dealer.

Important Notes for S-Video connections:1. Only the S-Video In/Out of S-Video devicesmust be connected to the AVR, NOT both, nor-mal video and S-Video In/Outputs (except the TV,see item 2).

2. Like most common AV units the AVR 2000does not convert the Video signal to S-Video orvice versa. Thus both connections must be madefrom the AVR 2000 to the TV if both, Video and S-Video sources, are used, and the appropriateinput on the TV must be selected.

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Important Note for the Use of SCART-Cinch Adapters:When video sources are connected to the TVdirectly with a SCART cable, specific control sig-nals apart from Audio/Video signals will be fedto the TV. These specific signals are: With allvideo sources, the signal for automatic inputselection that switches the TV automatically tothe appropriate input as soon as the videosource is started. And with DVD players, the sig-nals automatically turning the TV to 16:9 format(with switchable 4:3 TVs) and turning the RGBvideo decoder of the TV on or off, depending onthe DVD player´s setting. With any adapter cable,these control signals will be lost and the appro-priate setting of the TV must be made manually.

System and Power Connections

The AVR 2000 is designed for flexible use withexternal control components and power ampli-fiers.

Remote Control ExtensionIf the receiver is placed behind a solid or smokedglass cabinet door, the obstruction may preventthe remote sensor from receiving commands. Inthis event, the remote sensor of any HarmanKardon or other compatible device, not coveredby the door, or an optional remote sensor maybe used. Connect the Remote IR Output ofthat device or the output of the remote sensor tothe Remote IR Input jack .

If other components are also prevented fromreceiving remote commands, only one sensor isneeded. Simply use this unit’s sensor or a remoteeye by running a connection from the RemoteIR Output jack to the Remote IR Inputjack on Harman Kardon or other compatibleequipment.

NOTE: All remotely controlled components mustbe linked together in a daisy chain. Connect theIR OUT jack of one unit to the IR IN of the nextto establish this chain.

AC Power ConnectionsThis unit is equipped with two accessory AC out-lets. They may be used to power accessorydevices, but they should not be used with high-current draw equipment such as power ampli-fiers. The total power draw to the UnswitchedOutlet must not exceed 100 watts, that tothe Switched Outlet 50 watts.

The Switched outlet will receive power onlywhen the unit is on completely. This is recom-mended for devices that have no power switchor a mechanical power switch that may be left inthe “ON” position.

NOTE: Many audio and video products go into aStandby mode when they are used withswitched outlets, and cannot be fully turned onusing the outlet alone without a remote controlcommand.

The Unswitched outlet will receive poweras long as the unit is plugged into a powered ACoutlet and the Main Power Switch 1 is on.

Finally, when all connections are complete, plugthe power cord into a nonswitched 220-240-voltAC wall outlet. You’re almost ready to enjoy theAVR 2000!

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 17

System Configuration

When all audio, video and system connectionshave been made, there are a few configurationadjustments that must be made. A few minutesspent to correctly configure and calibrate theunit will greatly add to your listening experience.

Speaker Selection

No matter which type or brand of speakers isused, the same model or brand of speakershould be used for the front-left, center andfront-right speakers. This creates a seamlessfront soundstage and eliminates the possibilityof distracting sonic disturbances that occur whena sound moves across mismatched front-channelspeakers.

Speaker Placement

The placement of speakers in a multichannelhome-theater system can have a noticeableimpact on the quality of sound reproduced.

Depending on the type of center-channelspeaker in use and your viewing device, placethe center speaker either directly above or belowyour TV, or in the center behind a perforatedfront-projection screen.

Once the center-channel speaker is installed,position the left-front and right-front speakers sothat they are as far away from one another asthe center-channel speaker is from the preferredlistening position. Ideally, the front-channelspeakers should be placed so that their tweetersare no more than 60cm above or below thetweeter in the center-channel speaker.

They should also be at least 0.5 meter from yourTV set unless the speakers are magneticallyshielded to avoid colourings on the TV screen.Note that most speakers are not shielded, evenwith complete surround sets only the Centerspeaker may be.

Depending on the specifics of your roomacoustics and the type of speakers in use, youmay find that imaging is improved by moving thefront-left and front-right speakers slightlyforward of the center-channel speaker. Ifpossible, adjust all front loudspeakers so thatthey are aimed at ear height when you areseated in the listening position.

Using these guidelines, you’ll find that it takessome experimentation to find the correctlocation for the front speakers in your particularinstallation. Don’t be afraid to move thingsaround until the system sounds correct. Optimizeyour speakers so that audio transitions acrossthe front of the room sound smooth.

Surround speakers should be placed on the sidewalls of the room, at or slightly behind thelistening position. The center of the speakershould face you.

If side-wall mounting is not practical, thespeakers may be placed on a rear wall, behindthe listening position. The speakers should be nomore than two meters behind the rear of theseating area.

Subwoofers produce largely nondirectionalsound, so they may be placed almost anywherein a room. Actual placement should be based onroom size and shape and the type of subwooferused. One method of finding the optimallocation for a subwoofer is to begin by placing itin the front of the room, about 15cm from awall, or near the front corner of the room.Another method is to temporarily place thesubwoofer in the spot where you will normallysit, and then walk around the room until youfind a spot where the subwoofer sounds best.Place the subwoofer in that spot. You shouldalso follow the instructions of the subwoofer’smanufacturer, or you may wish to experimentwith the best location for a subwoofer in yourlistening room.

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First Turn On

Once the speakers have been placed in theroom and connected, the remaining steps are toprogram the system configuration memories.With the AVR 2000 two kind of memories areused, those associated individually with theinput selected, e.g. surround modes, and othersworking independently from any input selectedlike speaker output levels, or delay times usedby the surround sound processor.

You are now ready to power up the AVR 2000 tobegin these final adjustments.

1. Plug the Power Cable into an un-switched AC outlet.

2. Press the Main Power Switch 1 in until itlatches and the word “OFF” on the top of theswitch disappears inside the front panel. Notethat the Power Indicator 3 will turn amber,indicating that the unit is in the Standby mode.

3. Install the 2 supplied AAA batteries in theremote as shown. Be certain to follow the (+)and (–) polarity indicators as shown in the figurebelow.

4. Turn the AVR 2000 on either by pressing theSystem Power Control 2 or the InputSource Selector ! on the front panel, or viathe remote by pressing the AVR Selector 5or any of the Input Selectors 46 on theremote. The Power Indicator 3 will turn greento confirm that the unit is on, and the MainInformation Display Ú will also light up.

Settings to be Made With EachInput Used

The AVR 2000 features an advanced memorysystem that enables you to establish differentconfigurations for the speaker configuration, dig-ital input and surround mode for each inputsource. This flexibility enables you to custom tai-lor the way in which you listen to each sourceand have the AVR 2000 memorize them. Thismeans, for example, that you may associate dif-ferent surround modes and analog or digitalinputs with different sources, or set differentspeaker configurations with the resultantchanges to the bass management system or theuse of the Center speaker. Once these settingsare made, they will automatically be recalledwhenever you select an input.

The default settings for the AVR 2000, as it isshipped from the factory, have all inputs set foran analog source, with stereo as the surroundmode, the front left and right speakers set to“large” (with surround modes other speakers to”small”), and a subwoofer connected. Beforeusing the unit, you will probably want to changethese settings for most inputs so that they areproperly configured to reflect the use of digitalor analog inputs, the type of speakers installedand the surround mode specifics. Remember,since the AVR 2000’s memory system keeps thesettings for each input separate from the otherinputs, you will need to make these adjustmentsfor each input used. However, once they aremade, further adjustment is only required whensystem components are changed.

To make this process as quick and as easy aspossible, we suggest that with each of these set-tings to be made you step through each input.Once you have completed the settings for thefirst input, many settings may be duplicated forthe remaining inputs.

The items that follow will describe the individualsettings required for each input.

Input SetupThe first step in configuring the AVR 2000 is toselect an input. This may be done by pressingthe front panel Input Source Selector !until the desired input’s name appears momen-tarily in the Main Information Display X,and the green LED lights next to the input’sname in the front panel Input Indicators Ô.The input may also be selected by pressing theappropriate Input Selector on the remote control46.

The second step is to associate one of the digitalinputs with the selected input source (if this isneeded, otherwise the selected analog input willremain). Press the Digital Input Select buttonÒF on the front panel or the remote. Withinfive seconds, make your input selection using theSelector buttons on the front panel 5 or the⁄/¤ buttons C on the remote until thedesired digital or analog input is shown in theMain Information Display X. Then press theSet button E to enter the new digital inputassignment. After the setting has been madewith one input, repeat as described above withall inputs in use. The digital input associatedwith the input selected can also be changed atany time later and the AVR 2000´s memory sys-tem will keep the settings until they are changedagain.

Speaker SetupThis setup tells the AVR 2000 which type ofspeakers are in use. This is important as itadjusts the settings that determine whichspeakers receive low frequency (bass) informa-tion and whether a Center speaker should beused or not, separately for each input used. Foreach of these settings use the LARGE set-ting if the speakers for a particular position aretraditional full-range loudspeakers that arecapable of reproducing sounds below 100Hz.Use the SMALL setting for smaller, frequen-cy-limited satellite speakers that do not repro-duce sounds below 100Hz. Note that when“small” front (left and right) speakers are used,a subwoofer is required to reproduce low fre-quency sounds. If you are in doubt as to whichcategory describes your speakers, consult thespecifications in the speakers’ owner’s manual,or ask your dealer. Remember that each speakersetup that differs from the default settings (seeabove) must be made individually for each inputof the AVR 2000.

It is best to select the Dolby Pro Logic mode forspeaker setup. Then with the currently selectedinput all settings will be copied to othersurround modes too (as far as possible) andneed not be repeated with any other mode.


With the AVR 2000 turned on, follow thesesteps to configure the speakers:

1. Put the AVR 2000 in the Dolby Pro Logicmode by pressing the Surround ModeSelector button 7 on the front or 9 andthen the ⁄/¤ buttons C on the remote, untilPRO LOGIC appears in the MainInformation Display X and the PRO LOGICindicator F lights.

2. Press the Speaker button Ù on theremote or front panel. The words FRNTSPEAKERwill appear in the MainInformation Display X.

3. Press the Set button EÓ.

4. Press the ⁄/¤ buttons C on the remote orthe Selector buttons 5 on the front paneluntil either LARGE or SMALL appears,matching the type of speakers you have at theleft-front and right-front positions, as describedby the definitions shown in preceding section.

When SMALL is selected, low frequency frontchannel sounds will be sent only to the subwooferoutput. Note that if you choose this option andthere is no subwoofer connected, you will nothear any low frequency sounds from the frontchannels.

When LARGE is selected, a full-range outputwill be sent to the front left and front right out-puts. Depending on the subwoofer configuration(see below), the front left and right bass informa-tion may also be directed to a subwoofer.

Important Note: When a speaker set with twofront satellites and a passive subwoofer is used,connected to the front speaker outputs ,the fronts must be set for LARGE.

5. When you have completed your selection forthe front channels, press the Set button EÓ,and then press the ⁄/¤ buttons C on theremote or the Selector buttons 5 on the frontpanel to change the display to CENSPEAKER.

6. Press the Set button EÓ again, and usethe ⁄/¤ buttons C on the remote, or theSelector buttons 5 on the front panel, toselect the option that best describes your systembased on the Center speaker definitions shownin preceding section.

When SMALL is selected, low frequency cen-ter channel sounds will be sent to the Fronts, ifthey are set for LARGE and Sub is turned off.When Sub is on, low frequency center channelsounds will be sent to the subwoofer only.

When LARGE is selected, a full-range outputwill be sent to the center speaker output, andwith analog and digital surround modes NO cen-ter channel signal will be sent to the subwooferoutput.

When NONE is selected, no signal will be sentto the center channel output. The receiver willoperate in a “phantom” center channel modeand center channel information will be sent tothe left and right front channel outputs. Thismode is needed if no Center speaker is used(note that for the use of Logic 7C surroundmode a Center speaker is needed, but Logic 7Mworks well without a Center too).

7. When you have completed your selection forthe center channel, press the Set button EÓ, and then press the ⁄/¤ buttons C onthe remote or the Selector buttons 5 on thefront panel to change the display to SURSPEAKER.

8. Press the Set button EÓ again, and thenuse the ⁄/¤ buttons C on the remote or theSelector buttons 5 on the front panel to selectthe option that best describes your system basedon the Surround speaker definitions shown inpreceding section.

When SMALL is selected, low frequency sur-round channel sounds will be sent to the Fronts,when Sub is turned off, or to the subwoofer out-put when Sub is on. With Pro Logic mode, thereis no bass in the surround channels.

When LARGE is selected, a full-range outputwill be sent to the surround channel outputs(with all analog and digital surround modes),and, except with Hall and Theater modes, NOsurround channel bass will be sent to the sub-woofer output.

When NONE is selected, surround soundinformation will be split between the front-leftand front-right outputs. Note that for optimalperformance when no surround speakers are inuse, the Dolby 3 Stereo mode should be usedinstead of Dolby Pro Logic.

9. When you have completed your selection forthe surround channel, press the Set button EÓ, and then press the ⁄/¤ buttons C on theremote or the Selector buttons 5 on the frontpanel to change the display to S-W SPEAK-ER.

10. Press the Set button EÓ, and thenpress the ⁄/¤ buttons C on the remote orthe Selector buttons 5 on the front panel toselect the option that best describes yourSubwoofer system.

The choices available for the subwoofer positionwill depend on the settings for the other speak-ers, particularly the front left/right positions.

If the front left/right speakers are set toSMALL, the subwoofer will automatically beset to SUB, which is the “on” position.

If the front left/right speakers are set toLARGE, three options are available:

• If no subwoofer is connected to the AVR 2000,press the arrow buttons C5 so thatNONE appears in the display. When thisoption is selected, all bass information will berouted to the front left/right “main” speakers.

• If a subwoofer is connected to the AVR 2000,you have the option to have the front left/right“main” speakers reproduce bass frequencies atall times, and have the subwoofer operate onlywhen the AVR 2000 is being used with a digitalsource that contains a dedicated Low FrequencyEffects, or LFE soundtrack. This allows you to useboth your main and subwoofer speakers to takeadvantage of the special bass created for certainmovies. To select that option press the arrowbuttons C5 so that SUB (LFE) appearsin the display.

• If a subwoofer is connected and you wish touse it for bass reproduction in conjunction withthe main front left/right speakers, regardless ofthe type of program source or surround modeyou are listening to, press the arrow buttonsC5 so that SUB L/R+LFE appears inthe display. When this option is selected, a“complete” feed will be sent to the frontleft/right “main” speakers, and the subwooferwill receive the front left and right bass frequen-cies.

11. When all speaker selections have been madefor the input selected, press the Set button EÓ twice or simply wait for three seconds untilthe display returns to the normal mode.




To assist in making these settings, the icons inthe Speaker/Channel Input Indicators Pwill change as the speaker type is selected ateach position. When only the inner icon box is lit,the speaker is set for “small.” When the inner boxand the two outer boxes with circles inside themare lit, the speaker is set for “large." When noindicator appears at a speaker location, thatposition is set for “none” or “no” speaker.

As an example, in Figure 6 below, the left frontand right front speakers are set for “large,” thecenter, left surround and right surround speakersare set for small, and a subwoofer is set.

After the speaker setting has been made withone input, repeat as described above with allinputs you will use. In most cases, the speakertype will be the same and may be quickly enteredby entering the same data used for the originalinput. But with some music sources you may pre-fer to listen to your surround system withoutusing a Center speaker, particularily when a smallCenter is in use with an audio performance notmatching perfectly with the main front speakers.With these sources selected the Center speakermay be turned off automatically (enter NONE forthe Center setting), while its signal will be fed tothe left and right Fronts.

The speaker setting mode can also be changed atany time later, and the AVR 2000´s memory sys-tem will keep these settings for the input select-ed, until they are changed again.

Figure 6

Surround SetupOnce the speaker setup has been completed, thenext setup step is to set the surround mode youwish to use with each input. Since surroundmodes are a matter of personal taste, feel free toselect any mode you wish – you may change itlater. The Surround Mode chart on page 24 mayhelp you select the mode best suited to the inputsource selected. However, to make it easier toestablish the initial parameters for the AVR 2000,it is best to select Dolby Pro Logic for most ana-log inputs and Dolby Digital for inputs connectedto digital sources. In the case of inputs such as aCD Player, Tape Deck or Tuner, you may wish toset the mode to Stereo, if that is your preferredlistening mode for standard stereo sources,where it is unlikely that surround encoded materi-al will be used. Alternatively, the 5 Channel Stereoor Logic 7 Music mode may also be a goodchoice for stereo-only source material.

To set the surround mode you wish to use withthe input selected, press the Surround ModeSelector button 7 on the front or 9 and the⁄/¤ buttons C on the remote until thedesired surround mode´s name appears in theMain Information Display X.

As the modes are changed, a green LED will alsolight next to the mode names in the SurroundMode Indicators ˆ on the front panel.

Note that Dolby Digital and DTS will only appearas choices when a digital input has been select-ed.

After the surround mode setting has been madewith the current input, repeat the setting with allinputs you will use. The surround mode can alsobe changed at any time later, and the AVR 2000´smemory system will keep the settings for theinput selected, until they are changed again.

Making Settings independent ofselected Input

After the settings described above have beenmade for all input sources in your system, thefollowing settings, made with any input, willremain in effect independent of the inputselected.

Delay Settings Only for the Dolby Digital or Dolby Pro Logicmodes, you will need to adjust the delay timesetting. Note that the delay time is notadjustable for any other modes.

Important Note: Once the delay time is setwith any input it will be effective with all otherinputs too. Moreover the surround delay timesetting must be made only for either the DolbyPro Logic or the Dolby Digital mode. The othersetting will be set automatically.

Due to the different distances between the lis-tening position for the front channel speakersand the surround speakers, the amount of time ittakes for sound to reach your ears from the frontor surround speakers is different. You may com-pensate for this difference through the use of thedelay settings to adjust the timing for the specificspeaker placement and acoustic conditions inyour listening room or home theater.

The factory setting (see Surround Mode Chartpage 24) is appropriate for most rooms, butsome installations create an uncommon distancebetween the front and surround speakers thatmay cause the arrival of front channel sounds tobecome disconnected from surround channelsounds.

To resynchronize the front and surround chan-nels, follow these steps:

1. Measure the distance from the listening/ view-ing position to the front speakers in meters.

2. Measure the distance from the listening/ view-ing position to the surround speakers.

3. Subtract the distance to the surround speakersfrom the distance to the front speakers andmultiply the result by 3.

a. When setting the delay time for the DolbyDigital surround modes, the optimal delay timeis the result of that subtraction. For example, ifthe front speakers are 3 m away and the sur-round speakers are 1 m away, the optimaldelay time is figured as (3–1)x3=6. Thus, inthis example, the delay time for Dolby Digitalshould be set at six milliseconds.

b. When setting the delay time for the Pro Logicmode, take the result of the subtraction andadd 15 to obtain the optimal delay time. Forexample, if the front speakers are 3 m awayand the surround speakers are 1 m away, theoptimal delay time is figured as

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(3–1)x3+15=21. Thus, in this example, the ProLogic delay should be set at twenty millisec-onds.

NOTE: The DTS, Logic 7, 5CH Stereo, Hall andTheater modes use a fixed, nonadjustable delaytime.

The Dolby Digital Mode also includes a separatesetting for the center channel delay mode, sincethe discrete nature of these signals makes thelocation of the center channel speaker more criti-cal. To calculate the delay for the center channel,measure the distance from the preferred listeningposition in the center of the room to both thecenter channel speaker and either the left orright speaker.

If the distances are equal, no further adjustmentis required and the center delay should be set tozero. If the distance to the front speakers isgreater than the distance to the center speaker,you may wish to reposition the speakers by mov-ing the front left and front right speakers closer tothe listening position or the center speaker furtheraway from the listening position.

If repositioning of the speakers is not possible,adjust the center delay time, adding one milli-second of center channel delay for every 30 cmcloser to the listening position the center speakeris than the front speakers. For example, if thefront left and front right speakers are each 3 mfrom the listening position and the center chan-nel speaker is 2.4 m away, the delay is figured as300 cm –240 cm=60 cm, suggesting an optimalcenter delay of 2 milliseconds.

To set the delay time, follow these steps:

1. To make the delay settings for the DolbyDigital mode (this will include the Center delaysetting, and the surround delay for the Pro Logicmode will be set automatically), press the InputSource Selector ! on the front or 4 on theremote and select any input now that is associat-ed with a digital input and the Dolby Digital sur-round mode (the surround mode associated witheach input selected will be indicated by theSurround Mode Indicators ˆ in the frontpanel).

2. Press the Delay button on the remoteor front panel. The words S DELAY TIME

appear in the Main Information Display X.


4. Press the ⁄/¤ buttons C on the remote orthe Selector buttons 5 on the front panel untilthe desired rear delay time for the Dolby Digitalmode, calculated using the formula for DolbyDigital above (item a.), appears in the display.

5. Press the Set button EÓ to enter thesetting into the AVR2000’s memory.

6. Press the ⁄/¤ buttons C on the remoteonce, so that C DELAY TIME appears in theMain Information Display X.


8. Press the ⁄/¤ buttons C on the remoteuntil the desired delay time for the center chan-nel appears in the display.

9. Press the Set button EÓ to enter the set-ting into the AVR 2000’s memory.

You have now completed the delay time settingsfor all surround modes and inputs.

Night Mode SettingsThe Night mode is a feature of Dolby Digital thatuses special processing to preserve the dynamicrange and full intelligibility of a movie soundtrack while reducing the peak level. This preventsabruptly loud transitions from disturbing others,without reducing the sonic impact of a digitalsource. Note that the Night mode is only avail-able when the Dolby Digital surround mode isselected.

To adjust the Night mode setting press the InputSource Selector ! on the front or 4 on theremote and select an input that is associatedwith a digital input and the Dolby Digital sur-round mode.

Next press the Night button A on the remote.When the button is pressed, the words D-RANGEwill appear in the MainInformation Display X. Press the ⁄/¤buttons C within three seconds to select thedesired setting:

OFF: When OFF is shown in the display, theNight mode will not function.

MID: When MID is shown in the display, a mildcompression will be applied.

MAX: When MAX is shown in the display, amore severe compression algorithm will beapplied.

When you want to use the Night mode feature,we recommend that you select the MID settingas a starting point and change to the MAXsetting later, if desired.

When any Night mode is selected, the NIGHTMode Indicator N will illuminate. To confirmthe selection press the Set button EÓ orwait for some seconds until the display returns tothe normal mode.

Output Level AdjustmentOutput level adjustment is a key part of the con-figuration process for any surround sound prod-uct. It is particularly important for a Dolby Digitalreceiver such as the AVR 2000, as correct outputswill ensure that you hear sound tracks with theproper directionality and intensity.

NOTE: Listeners are often confused about theoperation of the surround channels. While someassume that sound should always be comingfrom each speaker, most of the time there will belittle or no sound in the surround channels. Thisis because they are only used when a moviedirector or sound mixer specifically places soundthere to create ambiance, a special effect or tocontinue action from the front of the room tothe rear. When the output levels are properly setit is normal for surround speakers to operateonly occasionally. Artificially increasing the vol-ume to the rear speakers may destroy the illu-sion of an enveloping sound field that dupli-cates the way you hear sound in a movie the-ater or concert hall.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The output level can beadjusted for each digital and analog surroundmode separately. This allows you to compensatefor level differences between speakers, that mayalso vary with the surround mode selected, or toincrease or decrease the level of certain speakersintentionally, depending on the surround modeselected.

Before beginning the output level adjustmentprocess, make certain that all speaker connec-tions have been properly made. The systemvolume should be turned down at first. Finally,make certain that the Balance Control & isset to the center “12 o’clock” position.

To adjust and calibrate the output levels, followthese steps. For accurate calibration, it is a goodidea to make these adjustments while seated inyour favorite listening position. As the adjust-ment must be made for each surround mode, it isbest to select any input associated with DolbyPro Logic, make the adjustment for that surroundmode, then step through all inputs you´re using(and thus through all surround modes associatedwith the inputs) and repeat the adjustment whenany surround mode appears that has not yetbeen adjusted.

1. Select any input associated with the Dolby ProLogic surround mode by pressing the InputSource Selector !4 until the Pro LogicSurround Mode Indicator ˆ on the frontand F in the display light up.

2. Press the Test Tone button 7ı on theremote. The words T-T FL 0dBwill appearin the Main Information Display X.




3. The test noise will immediately begin to circu-late in the speakers in a clockwise rotation,pausing at each position for two seconds. As thetest noise rotates the speaker positions FL, C,FR, RS, LS (Front Left, Center, Front Right,Right Surround, Left Surround) will be shown inthe Main Information Display X. As anadded assist, while the test noise is circulating,the proper channel position will also be indicat-ed in the Speaker/Channel Indicators P bya blinking letter within the correct channel. Turnup the volume now until you can hear the noiseclearly.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Because this test noise willhave a much lower level than normal music, thevolume must be lowered after the adjustmentfor all channels is made, but BEFORE you turnthe test tone off.

NOTE: This is a good time to verify that thespeakers have been properly connected. As thetest noise circulates, listen to make certain thatthe sound comes from the speaker positionshown in the Main Information Display. If thesound from a speaker location does NOT matchthe position indicated in the display, turn theAVR 2000 off using the Main Power Switch1 and check the speaker wiring to make cer-tain that each speaker is connected to the cor-rect output terminal.

After checking for speaker placement, let thetest noise circulate again, and listen to seewhich channels sound louder than the others.Using the front left speaker as a reference, pressthe ⁄/¤ buttons C on the remote to bring allspeakers to the same volume level. Note thatwhen one of the ⁄/¤ buttons is pushed, thetest noise circulation will pause on the channelbeing adjusted to give you time to make theadjustment. When you release the button, the cir-culation will resume after five seconds.

Continue to adjust the individual speakers untilthey all have the same volume. Note that adjust-ments should be made with the ⁄/¤ buttonsC on the remote only, NOT the main volumecontrols.

NOTE: The subwoofer output level is notadjustable using the test tone. To change thesubwoofer level, follow the steps for OutputLevel Trim Adjustment on page 28.

When all channels have the same output level,turn the Volume (" down to about -40dB,otherwise the listening level may be too high assoon as the source’s music starts to play. After-wards press the Test Tone Selector ı7button again to turn the test tone off and com-plete the process.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The Output level adjust-ment made will be effective for the surroundmode currently selected, also when other inputsare selected using the same surround mode. Toadjust the output level with all other surroundmodes used, step through all inputs you´re usingby pressing the Source Selector buttons !on the front panel or the appropriate InputSelectors 4 on the remote. When the indica-tor for any surround mode for which the leveladjustment has not yet been made lights in theMain Information Display X or its greenLED lights in the Surround Mode Indicatorsfield ˆ, repeat the level adjustment describedabove. This will also allow you to compensatelevel differences between speakers, that may bedifferent with each surround mode, or toincrease or decrease the level of certain speakersintentionally, depending on the surround modeselected.

Note: Output level adjustment is not availablefor the VMAx or Surround Off mode, as no sur-round speakers are used (so level differencesbetween the speakers in the room cannotoccur). But to compensate level differencesbetween stereo, VMAx and other surroundmodes (independently from the input selected)the outputs can be adjusted with the Level TrimAdjustment procedure, see page 28, also for theSurround Off (Stereo) and VMAx modes.

Once the settings outlined on the previouspages have been made, the AVR 2000 is readyfor operation. While there are some additionalsettings to be made, these are best done afteryou have had an opportunity to listen to avariety of sources and different kinds of programmaterial. These advanced settings are describedon page 28 of this manual. In addition, any ofthe settings made in the initial configuration ofthe unit may be changed at any time.As you add new or different sources or speakers,or if you wish to change a setting to betterreflect your listening taste, simply follow theinstructions for changing the settings for thatparameter as shown above. Note that anysettings changed at any time, will be stored inmemory in the AVR 2000, also if it´s turned offcompletely, unless it will be reset (see page 46).The settings will either depend on the input(Speaker configuration, analog/digital inputselection, surround mode) or on the surroundmode selected (speaker output level), asdescribed on previous pages.Having completed the setup and configurationprocess for your AVR 2000, you are about toexperience the finest in music and home theaterlistening. Enjoy!

OPERATION 23

Operation

Basic Operation

Once you have completed the setup and configu-ration of the AVR 2000, it is simple to operateand enjoy. The following instructions should befollowed for you to maximize your enjoyment ofyour new receiver:

Turning the AVR 2000 On or Off• When using the AVR 2000 for the first time, youmust press the Main Power Switch 1 on thefront panel to turn the unit on. This places the unitin a Standby mode, as indicated by the ambercolor of the Power Indicator 3. Once the unitis in Standby, you may begin a listening session bypressing the System Power Control 2 or theSource button ! on the front panel or the AVRSelector 5. Note that the Power Indicator3 will turn green. This will turn the unit on andreturn it to the input source that was last used.The unit may also be turned on from Standby bypressing any of the Source Selector buttons onthe remote 46.

NOTE: After pressing one of the Input Selectorbuttons 4 (except VID4) to turn the unit on,press the AVR Selector 5 to have the remotecontrol the AVR functions.

To turn the unit off at the end of a listening ses-sion, simply press the System Power Control2 on the front panel or the Power OffButton 3 on the remote. Power will be shutoff to any equipment plugged into the rear panelSwitched AC Outlets and the PowerIndicator 3 will turn amber.

When the remote is used to turn the unit “off” itis actually placing the system in a Standby mode,as indicated by the amber color of the PowerIndicator 3.

When you will be away from home for anextended period of time it is always a good ideato completely turn the unit off with the frontpanel Main Power Switch 1.

NOTE: All preset memories may be lost if theunit is left turned off with the Main PowerSwitch 1 for more than two weeks.

Using the Sleep Timer• To program the AVR 2000 for automatic turn-off, press the Sleep Button 8 on the remote.Each press of the button will increase the timebefore shut down in the following sequence:

The sleep time will be displayed in the PresetNumber/Sleep Timer Indicator Q and it willcount down until the time has elapsed.

When the programmed sleep time has elapsed,the unit will automatically turn off (to Standbymode). Note that the front panel display will dimto one half brightness when the Sleep functionis programmed. To cancel the Sleep function,press and hold the Sleep Button 8 until theinformation display returns to normal brightnessand the Sleep indicator numbers disappear andthe words SLEEP OFF appear in theMain Information Display X.

Source Selection

• To select a source, press any of the SourceSelector buttons on the remote 46.

NOTE: After pressing one of the Input Selectorbuttons 4 (except VID4) to turn the unit on,press the AVR Selector 5 to have the remotecontrol the AVR functions.

• The input source may also be changed bypressing the front-panel Input SourceSelector button !. Each press of the buttonwill move the input selection through the list ofavailable inputs.

• As the input is changed, the AVR 2000 willautomatically switch to the digital input (ifselected), surround mode and speaker configura-tion that were entered during the configurationprocess for that source.

• The front-panel Video 4 Inputs % may beused to connect a device such as a video gameor camcorder to your home entertainmentsystem on a temporary basis.

• When the input source is changed, the newinput name will appear in the MainInformation Display X and a green LED willlight next to the selected input’s name in thefront-panel Input Indicators Ô.

• When a pure audio source (Tuner, CD, Tape, 6Channel direct inputs) is selected, the last videoinput used remains routed to the Video 1 andVideo 2 Outputs (except from its ownVideo 1/ source) and Video Monitor Output. This permits simultaneous viewing and lis-tening to different sources.

• When a Video source is selected, its audio sig-nal will be fed to the speakers and the video sig-nal for that input will be routed to the appropriateMonitor Output jack and will be viewableon a TV monitor connected to the AVR 2000.

Controls and Use of Headphones

• Adjust the volume to a comfortable level usingthe front panel Volume Control ( or remoteVolume Up/Down " buttons.

• The Balance Control & may be used toadjust the relative sound output between the leftfront and right front speakers.

• To temporarily silence all speaker outputspress the Mute button . This will interruptthe output to all speakers and the headphonejack, but it will not affect any recording or dub-bing that may be in progress. When the systemis muted, the MUTE indicator O will light inthe Main Information Display Ú. Press theMute button again to return to normaloperation.

• During a listening session you may wish toadjust the Bass Control ^ and TrebleControl * to suit your listening tastes or roomacoustics.

• To set the output of the AVR 2000 so that theoutput is “flat,” with the Tone controls and theBalance control de-activated, press the ToneMode button 6 button once or twice so thatthe words Tone Out appear momentarilyin the Main Information Display X. Toreturn the tone controls to an active condition,press the Tone Mode 6 button once or twiceso that the words Tone In momentarilyappear in the Main Information Display X.

• For private listening, plug the 6.3 mm stereophone plug from a pair of stereo headphonesinto the front panel Headphone Jack 4. Notethat when the headphone’s plug is connected,the word HEADPHONE will scroll onceacross the Main Information Display X andall speakers will be silenced. When the head-phone plug is removed, the audio feed to thespeakers will be restored.

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24 OPERATION

Operation

Surround Mode Chart

MODE FEATURES DELAY TIME RANGE

DOLBY DIGITAL Available only with digital input sources encoded with Dolby Digital data. It provides Center: 0 ms – 5 msup to five separate main audio channels and a special dedicated Low Frequency Effects Initial Setting – 0 mschannel. Surround: 0 ms –15 ms

Initial Setting – 0 ms

DTS Available only with digital input sources encoded with DTS data. Available on special Delay time not adjustable DVD, LD and audio-only discs, DTS provides up to five separate main audio channels and a special dedicated low frequency channel.

DOLBY PRO LOGIC The standard mode for analog surround sound decoding. It uses information encoded 15 ms – 30 ms in a two channel stereo recording to produce four distinct outputs: Left, Center, Right and Initial Setting = 15 msa Mono Surround channel. Use this mode for accurate reproduction of programs bearing the Dolby Surround, DTS Stereo, UltraStereo or other “Surround” logos. Surround-encoded programs include videocassette, DVD and LD movies, TV and cable programs, radio programs and audio CDs. Dolby Pro Logic processing may also be used to provide a pleasing surround effect with some stereophonic source material that does not carry surround encoding.

DOLBY 3 STEREO Uses the information contained in a surround encoded or two channel stereo program to No surround channels create center channel information. In addition, the information that is normally sent to the rear channel surround speakers is carefully mixed in with the front left and front right channels for increased realism. Use this mode when you have a center channel speaker but no surround speakers.

THEATER This surround processing uses matrix surround decoding to simulate a standard movie or Delay time not adjustable stage theater with stereo and even pure mono sources.

HALL The Hall mode offers matrix surround decoding that simulate Delay time not adjustablea medium-sized chamber hall or opera house with stereo and even pure mono sources.

VMAx Near When only the two front channel loudspeakers are used, Harman’s patented VMAx mode No surround channels VMAx Far delivers a three-dimensional sound space with the illusion of “phantom speakers” at the

center and surround positions. The VMAx N, or “Near Field” mode should be selected whenyour listening position is less than 1,5m from the speakers. The VMAx F, or “Far Field” modeshould be selected when your listening positioin is greater than 1,5m from the speakers.

5-Channel Stereo This mode takes advantage of multiple speakers to place a stereo signal at both the front and No delay is available for back of a room. Ideal for playing music in situations such as a party, it places the same signal this modeat the front-left and surround-left, and at the front-right and surround-right speakers. The centerchannel is fed a summed mono mix of the in-phase material of the left and right channels.

SURROUND This mode turns off all surround processing and presents the pure left and right No surround channels OFF (STEREO) channel presentation of two channel stereo programs.

LOGIC 7 CLOGIC 7 M

An advanced mode that extracts the maximum surround information from eitherconventional stereo material or surround-encoded programs. When used with encodedmaterial, decoding is more accurate in terms of the placement of sounds, and fades and pansare much smoother and more realistic than with other decoding techniques. Logic 7 alsodelivers increased spaciousness and a wider sound stage when it is used with conventionalnatural stereo recordings and music programs throug the use of the natural surroundinformation present also in those stereo recordings. The Logic 7C or Cinema mode is tailoredto provide an optimal sound field for movie soundtracks. The Logic 7M or Music mode uses adecoding formula that is best suited to music.

Delay time not adjustable

OPERATION 25

Operation

Surround Mode Selection

One of the most important features of the AVR 2000 is its ability to reproduce a full multi-channel surround sound field from digitalsources, analog matrix surround encoded pro-grams and standard stereo or even mono pro-grams. In all, a total of thirteen listening modesare available on the AVR 2000.

Selection of a surround mode is based on personaltaste, as well as the type of program source mate-rial being used. For example, motion pictures or TVprograms bearing the logo of one of the majorsurround encoding processes, such as DolbySurround, DTS Stereo or UltraStereo†† should beplayed in either the Dolby 3 Stereo or Dolby ProLogic surround modes depending on the sourcematerial and speakers in use.

However to create wider, enveloping sound fieldenvironments and more defined pans and fly-overs with all analog stereo and surround record-ings select Harman Kardon’s exclusive Logic 7mode, that creates a stereophonic left and rightrear signal, just as recorded in real life (e.g.sound being recorded from left rear side will beheard from that side only) for a dramaticimprovement in comparison to Dolby Pro Logic.

NOTE: Once a program has been encoded withmatrix surround information, it retains the sur-round information as long as the program isbroadcast in stereo. Thus, movies with surroundsound may be decoded via any of the analog sur-round modes such as Pro Logic or Logic 7, whenthey are broadcast via conventional TV stations,cable, pay TV and satellite transmission. In addi-tion, a growing number of made-for-televisionprograms, sports broadcasts, radio dramas andmusic CDs are also recorded in surround sound.You may view a list of these programs at the DolbyLaboratories Web site at www.dolby.com.

Even when a program is not listed as carryingintentional surround information, you may findthat the Pro Logic, Dolby 3 Stereo or Logic 7modes often deliver enveloping surround presen-tations through the use of the natural surroundinformation present in all stereo recordings.However, for stereo programs without any sur-round information the Theater, Hall and 5CHStereo modes should be tried (5CH Stereo is effec-tive particularly with old ”extreme” stereo record-ings) and for mono programs, we suggest that youtry the Theater or Hall modes. And when you useonly two front channel speakers you should selectHarman’s patented VMAx mode, delivering a virtu-ally three dimensional sound space with twospeakers only.

Surround modes are selected using either thefront panel controls or the remote. To select asurround mode from the front panel, press theSurround Mode Selector 7 to scroll throughthe list of available modes. To select a surround

mode using the remote, press the SurroundMode Selector 9, and then press the ⁄ /¤buttons C to change the mode. As you pressthe buttons, the Surround mode name willappear in the Main Information Display X,and an individual mode indicator will also lightup C D F H I J K L M. As the sur-round modes change, a green LED will light nextto the current mode in the Surround ModeIndicators list ˆ on the front panel.

Note that any time a surround mode is changedit remains associated with the input just selecteduntil another choice is made.

Note that the Dolby Digital or DTS modes mayonly be selected when a digital input is in use. Inaddition, when a digital source is present, theAVR 2000 will automatically select and switch tothe correct mode (Dolby Digital or DTS), regard-less of the mode that has been previously select-ed. For more information on selecting digitalsources, see the following section of this manual.

To listen to a program in traditional two channelstereo, using the front left and front right speak-ers only (plus the subwoofer if installed and con-figured), follow the instructions shown above forusing the remote until SURR OFF appears inthe Main Information Display X.

Digital Audio Playback

Digital audio is a major advancement over pastsystems such as Dolby Pro Logic. It delivers five dis-crete channels: left front, center, right front, left sur-round and right surround. Each channel reproducesfull frequency range (20Hz to 20kHz) and offersdramatically improved dynamic range and signifi-cant improvements to signal-to-noise ratios. Inaddition, digital systems have the capability todeliver an additional channel that is specificallydevoted to low frequency information. This is the“.1” channel referred to when you see these sys-tems descibed as “5.1”. The bass channel is sepa-rate from the other channels, but since it is inten-tionally bandwidth limited, sound designers havegiven it that unique designation.

Dolby Digital Dolby Digital (originally known as AC-3®) is a standard part of DVD, and is available on specially encoded LD discs and satellite broadcastsand it is a part of the new high-definition television(HDTV) system.

Note that an optional, external RF demodulatoris required to use the AVR 2000 to listen to theDolby Digital sound tracks available on laserdiscs. Connect the RF output of the LD player tothe demodulator and then connect the digitaloutput of the demodulator to the Optical orCoaxial inputs #$ of the AVR 2000.No demodulator is required for use with DVDplayers or DTS-encoded laser discs.

DTSDTS is another digital audio system that is capa-ble of delivering 5.1 audio. Although both DTSand Dolby Digital are digital, they use differentmethods of encoding the signals, and thus theyrequire different decoding circuits to convert thedigital signals back to analog.

DTS-encoded sound tracks are available on selectDVD and LD discs, as well as on special audio-only DTS CDs. You may use any LD, DVD or CDplayer equipped with a digital output to playDTS-encoded special audio-only CDs with theAVR 2000, but DTS-LDs can be played on LDplayers and DTS-DVDs on DVD players only. Allthat is required is to connect the player’s outputto either the Optical or Coaxial input on therear panel or front panel #$.

In order to listen to DVDs encoded with DTSsound tracks, the DVD player must be compatiblewith the DTS signal as indicated by a DTS logoon the player’s front panel. Note that early DVDplayers may not be able to play DTS- encodedDVDs. This does not indicate a problem with theAVR 2000, as some players cannot pass the DTSsignal through to the digital outputs. If you are indoubt as to the capability of your DVD player tohandle DTS DVDs, consult the player’s owner’smanual.

PCM Audio PlaybackPCM (Pulse Code Modulation) is the non- com-pressed digital audio system used for compactdiscs, Non-Dolby Digital/DTS Laserdiscs and somespecial PCM encoded DVDs. The digital circuits inthe AVR 2000 are capable of high quality digital-to-analog decoding, and they may be connecteddirectly to the digital audio output of yourCD/DVD or LD player (LD only for PCM or DTSprograms, for Dolby Digital laser discs an RFadapter is needed, see ”Dolby Digital” above).

Connections may be made to either the Opticalor Coaxial inputs on the rear panel or thefront panel Digital Inputs #$.

To listen to a PCM digital source, first select theinput for the desired source (e.g., CD) to feed itsvideo signal (if any) to the TV monitor and toprovide its analog audio signal for recording.Next press the Digital Select button ÒFand then use the ⁄ /¤ buttons C on theremote, or the Selector buttons5 on the frontpanel, until the desired choice appears in theMain Information Display X, then press theSet button ÓE to confirm the choice.

When a PCM source is playing, the PCM indica-tor A will light. During PCM playback you mayselect any surround mode except Dolby Digital orDTS.

Playback from PCM sources may also benefitfrom the Logic 7. When playing a stereo or sur-round-encoded PCM source, such as an LD or CD

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or a PCM audio track from DVD, use the Logic 7C or Cinema mode. For stereo or surround encod-ed pure music recordings use the Logic 7 M orMusic mode for a wider front sound stage (seeSurround Mode Chart page 24).

MP3 Audio PlaybackThe AVR 2000 is one of the first A/V receivers toprovide on-board decoding for the MP3 audioformat used on specific computer audio files andby portable MP3 players/recorders. In addition,some new CD and DVD players are capable ofplaying back optical discs that are recorded withMP3, rather than standard CD audio information.By offering MP3 decoding, the AVR 2000 is ableto deliver more precise conversion of the digitalsignals to an analog output, along with the ben-efits of listening to the MP3 audio through theAVR 2000’s high current amplifier and the speak-ers from your surround system, rather than thesmaller speakers and low powered amplifiers typ-ically used with computers.

To take advantage of the AVR 2000’s MP3 capa-bilities, simply connect the PCM output of a com-puter sound card able to feed the MP3 format toits digital output, or the PCM output of MP3compatible CD or DVD players or of a portableMP3 player with a digital output, to either therear panel Digital Inputs or the frontpanel Digital Inputs #$. When the digitalMP3 signal is selected, the MP3 BitstreamIndicator A will light, and the audio will beginplaying.

NOTES:• The AVR 2000 is only capable of playing sig-nals in the MP3 (MPEG 1/Layer 3) format. It isnot compatible with other computer audiocodecs.

• The MP 3 DSP mode found in the new AVR 2000 requires an MP3 SPDIF stream.Presently, only a few units provide this but in thecoming generations of motherboards and operat-ing system updates this will follow, since SPDIF isthe standard for audio & video hardware.

• The digital audio input signal may be eitheroptical or coaxial, but the signal must be in thePCM format. Direct connection of USB or serialdata outputs is not possible, even though the sig-nals are in the MP3 format. If you have any ques-tions about the data output format from yourcomputer or a sound card, check with thedevice’s Owner’s Manual or contact the manu-facturer’s technical support area.

Selecting a Digital SourceTo utilize either digital mode you must haveproperly connected a digital source to the AVR2000. Connect the digital outputs from DVDplayers, HDTV receivers, satellite systems or CDplayers to the Optical or Coaxial inputs on therear or front panel #$. In order to pro-

vide a backup signal and a source for analogstereo recording, the analog outputs provided ondigital source equipment should also be connect-ed to their appropriate inputs on the AVR 2000rear panel (e.g., connect the analog stereo audiooutput from a DVD to the DVD inputs on therear panel when you connect the source’s digitaloutputs).

When playing a digital source such as DVD, firstselect its input using the remote or front panelcontrols as outlined in this manual in order tofeed its video signal (if any) to the TV monitorand to provide its analog audio signal for record-ing. When the digital input appropriate with theDVD player is not selected automatically (due tothe input settings made earlier during the systemconfiguration, see page 18), select the digitalsource by pressing the Digital Input Selectorbutton FÒ and then using the ⁄/¤ buttonsC on the remote or the Selector buttons5on the front panel to choose any of theOPTICAL or COAXIAL inputs, as theyappear in the Main Information Display Xand Display Indicators BE. When the digitalsource is playing, the AVR 2000 will automatical-ly detect whether it is a multichannel DolbyDigital, DTS source, MP3 or a conventional PCMsignal, which is the standard output from CDplayers. A Bitstream Indicator A will light inthe Main Information Display Ú to confirmthat the digital signal is Dolby Digital, DTS, MP3or PCM.Note that a digital input (e.g. coaxial) remainsassociated with any analog input (e.g. DVD) assoon as it is selected, thus the digital input neednot be re-selected each time the appropriateinput choice (e.g. DVD) is made.

Digital Status IndicatorsWhen a digital source is playing, the AVR 2000senses the type of bitstream data that is present.Using this information, the correct surround modewill automatically be selected. For example, DTSbitstreams will cause the unit to switch to DTSdecoding, and Dolby Digital bitstreams will enableDolby Digital decoding. When the unit sensesPCM data, from CDs and LDs and some musicDVDs or certain tracks on normal DVDs, it willallow the appropriate surround mode to beselected manually. Since the range of availablesurround modes depends on the type of digitaldata that is present, the AVR 2000 uses a varietyof indicators to let you know what type of signalis present. This will help you to understand thechoice of modes and the input channels recordedon the disc.

When a digital source is playing, a BitstreamIndicator A will light to show which type ofsignal is playing:

DOLBY D: When the DOLBY D indicatorlights, a Dolby Digital bitstream is being received.

Depending on the audio track selected on thesource player and number of channels on thedisc, different surround modes are possible. Notethat only one channel without subwoofer, called”1.0” audio, or all five channels with subwoofer(”5.1” audio) or all steps between can be record-ed on digitally surround encoded audio tracks(see NOTE below). With all those tracks, except”2.0” audio, only the Dolby Digital and VMAxmodes are available. When the Dolby Digital sig-nal is only two channel (”2.0”) these two chan-nels (l and r) often contain Pro Logic surroundinformations. With those tracks the AVR 2000automatically switches to the Pro Logic mode,but you may also select the Vmax mode.

DTS: When the DTS indicator lights, a DTS bit-stream is being received. When the unit sensesthis type of data, only the DTS mode may be used.

PCM: When the PCM indicator lights, a standardPulse Code Modulation, or PCM, signal is beingreceived. This is the type of digital audio used byconventional compact disc and laser disc record-ings. When a PCM bitstream is present, all modesexcept Dolby Digital and DTS are available. Notethat the PCM signal format can be selected on theDVD player with any audio track, even with DolbyDigital tracks (but not with Dolby Digital decod-ing). So, if selected, even ”2.0” D.D. audio trackscan be played with all surround modes, also withthe most effective Logic 7.

MP3: When the MP3 indicator lights, a compat-ible MPEG 1/Layer 3 digital signal is beingreceived. This is the popular audio format used bymany computer programs for recording com-pressed audio files. When an MP3 bitstream is present, the sound will automatically be playedin the stereo (surround off) mode. The surroundmodes are not available during MP3 playback.

In addition to the Bitstream Indicators, theAVR 2000 features a set of unique channel inputindicators that tell you how many channels ofdigital information are being received and if thedigital signal is interrupted.

These indicators are the L/C/R/LS/RS/LFE lettersthat are inside the center boxes of theSpeaker/Channel Input Indicators P in thefront panel Main Information Display Ú.When a standard analog stereo or matrix sur-round signal is in use, only the “L” and “R” indi-cators will light, as analog signals have only leftand right channels, respectively, even surroundrecordings, carry surround information on the leftand right channels only.

Digital signals, however, may have one to six sep-arate channels, depending on the program mate-rial, the method of transmission and the way inwhich it was encoded. When a digital signal isplaying, the letters in these indicators will light inresponse to the specific signal being received. It

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is important to note that although Dolby Digital,for example, is referred to as a “5.1” system, notall Dolby Digital DVD or audio tracks selected onDVD or other Dolby Digital programs are encod-ed for 5.1. Thus, it is sometimes normal for aDVD with a Dolby Digital soundtrack to triggere.g. only the “L” and “R” indicators.

NOTE: Many DVD discs are recorded with both“5.1” and “2.0” versions of the same sound-track, the ”2.0” version often is used with otherlanguages. When playing a DVD, always be cer-tain to check the type of material on the disc.Most discs show this information in the form of alisting or icon on the back of the disc jacket.When a disc does offer multiple soundtrackchoices you may have to make some adjustmentsto your DVD player (usually with the “AudioSelect” button or in a menu screen on the disc)to send a full 5.1 feed to the AVR 2000 or toselect the appropriate audio track and thus lan-guage (”2.0” audio tracks can be played with allsurround modes, even with Logic 7, see indicator”PCM” on page 16). It is also possible for thetype of signal feed to change during the courseof a DVD playback. In some cases the previewsof special material will only be recorded in 2.0audio, while the main feature is available in 5.1audio. As long as your DVD player is set for 6-channel output, the AVR 2000 will automaticallysense changes to the bitstream and channelcount and reflect them in these indicators.

The letters used by the Speaker/Channel InputIndicators P also flash to indicate when a bit-stream has been interrupted. This will happenwhen a digital input source is selected before theplayback starts, or when a digital source such asa DVD is put into a Pause mode. The flashingindicators remind you that the playback hasstopped due to the absence of a digital signaland not through any fault of the AVR. This is nor-mal, and the digital playback will resume oncethe playback is started again.

Night Mode A special feature of Dolby Digital is the Nightmode, which enables Dolby Digital input sourcesto be played back with full digital intelligibiltywhile reducing the maximum peak level and lift-ing the low levels by 1/4 to 1/3. This preventsabruptly loud transitions from disturbing otherswithout reducing the impact of the digital source.The Night mode is available only when DolbyDigital mode is selected.

The Night mode may be engaged when a DolbyDigital DVD is playing by pressing the NightButton A on the remote. Next, press the ⁄/¤buttons C to select either the middle range orfull compression versions of the Night mode. Toturn the Night mode off, press the ⁄/¤ buttonsC until the message in the lower third of thevideo display and the Main Information

Display X reads D-RANGE OFF. Whenthe Night mode is active, the Night ModeIndicator N will also illuminate.

The Night mode may also be selected to always beon at either level of compression using the optionsin the Surround setting. See page 21 for informa-tion on setting this option.

IMPORTANT NOTES ON DIGITAL PLAYBACK:1. When the digital playback source is stopped,or in a pause, fast forward or chapter searchmode, the digital audio data will momentarilystop, and the channel position letters inside theSpeaker/Channel Indicators P will flash.This is normal and does not indicate a problemwith either the AVR 2000 or the source machine.The AVR 2000 will return to digital playback assoon as the data is available and when themachine is in a standard play mode.

2.Although the AVR 2000 will decode virtually allDVD movies, CDs and HDTV sources, it is possiblethat some future digital sources may not be com-patible with the AVR 2000.

3. Note that not all digitally encoded programsand not all audio tracks on a DVD contain full5.1-channel audio. Consult the program guidethat accompanies the DVD or laser disc to deter-mine which type of audio has been recorded onthe disc. The AVR 2000 will automatically sensethe type of digital surround encoding used, indi-cate it in the Bitstream Indicators A andChannel Input Indicators P and adjust toaccommodate it.

4. When a Dolby Digital or DTS source is playing,you normally may not be able to select some ofthe analog surround modes such as Dolby ProLogic, Dolby 3, Stereo, Hall, Theater, 5CH Stereoor Logic 7, except with special audio tracks (see indication ”Dolby Digital” on previous page)or data format selected (see ”PCM” on previouspage).

5. When a Dolby Digital or DTS source is playing,it is not possible to make an analog recordingusing the Tape or Video 1 or Video 2 or record outputs, if the source is connectedto any digital input of the AVR 2000 only. But theanalog two channel signal of that source, the”Downmix” to Stereo or Dolby Surround, can berecorded by connecting its analog audio outputsto the appropriate analog inputs (e.g. DVD) ofthe AVR 2000, even if the digital input of theAVR 2000 remains selected. Additionally, the dig-ital signals will be passed through to the DigitalAudio Outputs.

Tape Recording

In normal operation, the audio or video sourceselected for listening through the AVR 2000 issent to the record outputs. This means that anyprogram you are watching or listening to may berecorded simply by placing machines connectedto the outputs for Tape Outputs or Video 1or 2 Outputs in the record mode.

When a digital audio recorder is connected toany of the Digital Audio Outputs , you areable to record the digital signal using a CD-R,MiniDisc or other digital recording system.Note that all digital signals will be passedthrough to both, coaxial and optical, digital out-puts simultanously, no matter which kind of digi-tal input was selected.

NOTES:• The digital outputs are active only when a digitalsignal is present, and they do not convert an ana-log input to a digital signal, or change the formatof the digital signal (e.g. Dolby Digital to PCM orvice versa, but coaxial digital signals are convertedto optical signals and vice versa). In additon, thedigital recorder must be compatible with the out-put signal. For example, the PCM digital inputfrom a CD player may be recorded on a CD-R orMiniDisc, but Dolby Digital or DTS signals may not.

• To make an analog recording of a Dolby Digitalor DTS source is not possible, if the source is con-nected to a digital input of the AVR 2000 only.But the analog two channel signal of that sourcecan be recorded (see item 5, ”Important Noteson Digital Playback” above).

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Output Level Trim Adjustment

Normal output level adjustment for the AVR 2000 is established using the test tone, asoutlined on pages 21 and 22. In some cases,however, it may be desirable to adjust the outputlevels using program material such as a test disc,or a selection you are familiar with. Additionally,the output level for the subwoofer and those forthe Stereo and VMAx modes can only be adjust-ed using this procedure.

To adjust the output levels using program materi-al, first select the surround mode for which youwant to trim the speakers (see NOTE below) byselecting the appropriate input, associated withthe desired surround mode, start your programmaterial source and set the reference volume forthe front left and front right channels using theVolume Control (".

Once the reference level has been set, press theChannel Select button BÛ and note thatFRONT L LEVwill appear in the MainInformation Display X. To change the level,first press the Set button EÓ , and then usethe Selector buttons 5 or the ⁄ /¤ buttonsC to raise or lower the level. DO NOT use thevolume control, as this will alter the referencesetting.

Once the change has been made, press the Setbutton EÓ and then press the Selector but-tons 5 or the ⁄/¤ buttons C to select thenext output channel location that you wish toadjust. To adjust the subwoofer level, press theSelector buttons 5 or the ⁄/¤ buttons Cuntil WOOFER LEV appears in the MainInformation Display X. (Only available if thesubwoofer was selected during the speaker con-figuration, see page 18).

Press the Set button EÓ when the name ofthe desired channel appears in the MainInformation Display X, and follow theinstructions shown above to adjust the level.

Repeat the procedure as needed until all chan-nels requiring adjustment have been set. Whenall adjustments have been made press the Setbutton EÓ twice, the AVR 2000 will returnto normal operation.

NOTE: The output levels may be separatelytrimmed for each digital and analog surroundmode. If you wish to have different trim levels for aspecific mode, select that mode and then follow theinstructions in the steps shown above.

Changing the levels using trim adjustment asdescribed above will automatically change thelevel settings shown in the Output Adjustment(see page 21) correspondingly (and vice versa)and will remain in the AVR 2000´s memorysystem, even when the unit is turned off. WithStereo and Vmax modes the adjustment proce-dure described above is the only way to trim theoutput level (e.g. to match the Vmax level withother modes).

Display Brightness

The AVR 2000’s front panel Main InformationDisplay Ú is set at a default brightness levelthat is sufficient for viewing in a normally litroom. However, in some home theater installa-tions, you may wish to occasionally lower thebrightness of the display, or turn it off completely.

The display brightness may be changed by press-ing and holding the Set button Ó on the frontfor three seconds until the message in the MainInformation Display X reads VFDFULL. Within five seconds, press the frontpanel Selector buttons 5 until the desiredbrightness display level is shown. At that point,press the Set button Ó again to enter the setting.

Once the desired brightness level is selected, itwill remain in effect until it is changed again oruntil the unit is turned off.

Memory Backup

This product is equipped with a memory backupsystem that preserves tuner presets and systemconfiguration information if the unit is turned offcompletely, accidentally unplugged or subjectedto a power outage. This memory will last forapproximately two weeks, after which time allinformation must be reentered.

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Tuner Operation

The AVR 2000’s tuner is capable of tuning AM,FM and FM Stereo broadcast stations and receiv-ing RDS data. Stations may be tuned manually, orthey may be stored as favorite station presetsand recalled from a 30 position memory.

Station Selection

1. Press the AM/FM Tuner Select button 6on the remote to select the tuner as an input.The tuner may be selected from the front panelby either pressing the Input Source Selector! until the tuner is active or by pressing theTuner Band Selector 9 at any time.

2. Press the AM/FM Tuner Select button 6or Tuner Band Selector 9 again to switchbetween AM and FM so that the desired frequen-cy band is selected.

3. Press the Tuner Mode button H on theremote or hold the Band Selector 9 on thefront panel pressed for 3 seconds to select manu-al or automatic tuning.

When the AUTO indicator W is illuminated in theMain Information Display the tuner will only stopat those stations that have a strong enough sig-nal to be received with acceptable quality.

When the AUTO indicator W is not illuminated,the tuner is in a manual mode and will stop ateach frequency increment in the selected band.

4. To select stations press any Tuning button 8J. When the AUTO indicator W is illumin-ated, press the button to cause the tuner tosearch for the next highest or lowest frequencystation that has an acceptable signal or hold thebutton pressed to tune more quickly and releaseit to start the auto search. In the Auto mode thetuner will play each station in stereo or monomode, just as the program is transmitted. If theAUTO indicator W is not illuminated, tap theTuning button 8J to advance one frequen-cy increment at a time, or press and hold it tolocate a specific station. When the TUNED indi-cator V illuminates, the station is properlytuned and should be heard with clarity.

5. Stations may also be tuned directly by press-ing the Direct button I, and then pressingthe Numeric Keys G that correspond to thestation’s frequency. The desired station will auto-matically be tuned after the latest number isentered. If you press an incorrect button whileentering a direct frequency, press the Clear but-ton P to start over.

NOTE: When the FM reception of a stereostation is weak, audio quality will be increasedby switching to Mono mode by pressing theTuner Mode button H on the remote orholding the Band Selector 9 on the frontpanel pressed for 3 seconds until theSTEREO indicator U goes out.

Preset TuningUsing the remote, up to 30 stations may bestored in the AVR 2000’s memory for easy recallusing the front panel controls or the remote.

To enter a station into the memory, first tune thestation using the steps outlined above. Then:

1. Press the Memory button Q on theremote. Note that MEMORY indicator T willilluminate and flash in the Main InformationDisplay Ú.

2. Within five seconds, press the Numeric KeysG corresponding to the location where youwish to store this station’s frequency. Onceentered, the preset number will appear in thePreset Number/Sleep Time Display Q.

3. Repeat the process after tuning any additionalstations to be preset.

Recalling Preset Stations• To manually select a station previously enteredin the preset memory, press the Numeric KeysG that correspond to the desired station’smemory location.

• To manually tune through the list of storedpreset stations one by one, press the PresetStations Selector buttons )O on thefront panel or remote.

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RDS Operation

The AVR 2000 is equipped with RDS (Radio DataSystem), which brings a wide range ofinformation to FM radio. Now in use in manycountries, RDS is a system for transmittingstation call signs or network information, adescription of station program type, textmessages about the station or specifics of amusical selection, and the correct time.

As more FM stations become equipped with RDScapabilities, the AVR 2000 will serve as an easy-to-use center for both information andentertainment. This section will help you takemaximum advantage of the RDS system.

RDS TuningWhen an FM station is tuned in and it containsRDS data, the RDS Indicator AE will illumi-nate and the AVR 2000 will automatically dis-play the station’s call sign or other program serv-ice in the Main Information Display X.

RDS Display OptionsThe RDS system is capable of transmitting awide variety of information in addition to theinitial station call sign that appears when a sta-tion is first tuned. In normal RDS operation thedisplay will indicate the station name, broadcastnetwork or call letters. Pressing the RDS button@N enables you to cycle through the variousdata types in the following sequence:

• The station’s call letters (with some privatestations other information too).

• The station’s frequency.

• The Program Type (PTY) as shown in the listbelow. The PTY Indicator AD will illuminatewhen this data is being received.

• A “text” message (Radiotext, RT) containingspecial information from the broadcast station.Note that this message may scroll across thedisplay to permit messages longer than the eightpositions in the display. Depending on signalquality, it may take up to 30 seconds for the textmessage to appear; in that time, the wordTEXTwill flash in the Information Displaywhen RT is selected. The RT Indicator AB willilluminate when text data is being received andready to be displayed.

• The current time of day (CT). Note that it maytake up to two minutes for the time to appear,in that time the word TIMEwill flash in theinformation display when CT is selected. The CTIndicator AC will illuminate when time data isbeing received. Please note that the accuracy ofthe time data is dependent on the radio station,not the AVR 2000.

Some RDS stations may not include some ofthese additional features. If the data requiredfor the selected mode is not being transmitted,the Main Information Display X will showa NO TYPE,NO TEXTor NO TIMEmessage after the individual time out.

In any FM mode the RDS function requires astrong enough signal for proper operation. Ifyou receive a partial message, or any of theRDS, PTY, CT or RT Indicators AE AD AC

AB going on and off, try slowly adjusting theantenna or tune to another stronger RDSstation.

Program Search (PTY)An important feature of RDS is its capability ofencoding broadcasts with Program Type (PTY)codes that indicate the type of material beingbroadcast. The following list shows theabbreviations used to indicate each PTY, alongwith an explanation of the PTY:

• (RDS ONLY)

• (TRAFFIC)

• NEWS: News

• AFFAIRS: Current Affairs

• INFO: Infomation

• SPORT: Sports

• EDUCATE: Educational

• DRAMA: Drama

• CULTURE: Culture

• SCIENCE: Science

• VARIED: Varied Speech Programs

• POPM: Popular Music

• ROCKM: Rock Music

• M.O.R.M.: Middle-of-the-Road Music

• LIGHTM: Classical Music

• CLASSICS: Serious Classical Music

• OTHERM: Other Music

• WEATHER: Weather Information

• FINANCE: Financial Programs

• CHILDREN: Children’s Programs

• SOCIAL A: Social Affairs Programs

• RELIGION: Religious Broadcasts

• PHONE IN: Phone-In Programs

• TRAVEL: Travel and Touring

• LEISURE: Leisure and Hobby

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• JAZZ: Jazz Music

• COUNTRY: Country Music

• NATIONAL: National Music

• OLDIES: Oldies Music

• FOLK M: Folk Music

• DOCUMENT: Documentary Programs

• TEST: Emergency Test

• ALARM: Emergency Broadcast Information

You may search for a specific Program Type(PTY) by following these steps:

1. Press the RDS button @N until the cur-rent PTY is shown in the Main InformationDisplay X.

2. While the PTY is shown, press the PresetUp/Down button )O or hold them pressedto scroll through the list of available PTY types,as shown above. To simply search for the nextstation transmitting any RDS data, use thePreset Up/Down button )O until RDSONLYappears in the display.

3. Press any of the Tuning Up/Down buttons8J, the tuner begins to scan the FM bandupwards or downwards for the first station thathas RDS data that matches the desired selec-tion, and acceptable signal strength for qualityreception.

4. While the PTY Indicator AD flashes in thedisplay, the tuner will make up to one completescan of the entire FM band for the next stationthat matches the desired PTY type and hasacceptable reception quality. If no such stationis found, the display will read NONE for someseconds and the tuner will return to the last FMstation in use before the search.

NOTE: Many stations do not transmit a specificPTY. The display will show NONE, when such astation is selected and PTY is active.

NOTE: Some stations transmit constant trafficinformation. To identify as traffic station, theytransmit a specific traffic code constantly, whichcauses the TA Indicator AA to light in the dis-play. These stations can be found by selectingTRAFFIC, the option in front of NEWS in the list.The AVR 2000 will find the appropriate station,even if it is not broadcasting traffic informationwhen the search is made.

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Programming the Remote

The AVR 2000 is equipped with a powerfulremote control that will control not only thereceiver’s functions, but also most popular brandsof audio and video equipment, including CDplayers, TV sets, cable boxes, VCRs, satellitereceivers and other home-theater equipment.Once the AVR 2000’s remote is programmedwith the codes for the products you own, it ispossible to eliminate most other remotes andreplace them with the convenience of a singleuniversal remote control.

Programming the Remote with Codes

As shipped from the factory, the remote is fullyprogrammed for all AVR 2000 functions, as well asthose of most Harman Kardon CD changers, DVDplayers, CD players and cassette decks. In addition,by following one of the methods below, you mayprogram the remote to operate a wide range ofdevices from other manufacturers.

Note: The Input Selector button Video 4 4cannot be programmed with codes as it functionsas input selector for the AVR only. Moreover, onlythe default code "001" can be programmed onthe AVR Selector button 5.

Direct Code Entry This method is the easiest way to program yourremote to work with different products.

1. Use the tables in the pages 38-45 to deter-mine the three-digit code or codes that matchboth the product type (e.g., VCR, TV), and thespecific brand name. If there is more than onenumber for a brand, make note of the differentchoices.

2. Turn on the unit you wish to program into theAVR 2000 remote.

3. Press and hold both the Input Selector 4for the type of product to be entered (e.g., VCR,TV) and the Mute button at the sametime. When the Program Indicator 2 turnsamber and begins flashing, release the buttons. Itis important that you begin the next step within20 seconds.

4. If the unit you wish to program into the AVR2000 remote has a remotable Power on/off func-tion, follow these steps:

a. Point the AVR 2000’s remote towards the unitto be programmed, and enter the first three-digit code number using the Numeric buttonsG. If the unit being programmed turns off, thecorrect code has been entered. Press the InputSelector 4 again, and note that the redlight under the Input Selector will flash threetimes before going dark to confirm the entry.

b. If the product to be programmed does NOTturn off, continue to enter the three-digit codenumbers until the equipment turns off. At thispoint, the correct code has been entered. Pressthe Input Selector 4 again and note thatthe red light under the Input Selector willflash three times before going dark to confirmthe entry.

5. If the Power function of the unit to be pro-grammed cannot be remoted, follow these steps(max. 20 seconds after step 3 above, or else step3 must be repeated first):

a. Enter the first three-digit code number usingthe Numeric buttons G and press theInput Selector 4 again. Press the remotebutton of any transport function remotablewith the unit, e.g. Pause or Play fl L. Ifthe unit being programmed starts that func-tion, the correct code has been entered.

b. If the unit does not start the function whosebutton was pressed, repeat steps 3 and 5aabove with the next three-digit code numberlisted in the setup code table for that brandand product type, until the unit reacts properlyon the transport function transmitted.

6. Try all of the functions on the remote to makecertain that the product operates properly. Keepin mind that many manufacturers use a numberof different combinations of codes, so it is a goodidea to make certain that not only does thePower control work, but that the volume, channeland transport controls work as they should. Iffunctions do not work properly, you may need touse a different remote code.

7. If the unit does not react to any code en-tered, if the code for your product does notappear in the tables in this manual, or if not allfunctions operate properly, try programming theremote with the Auto Search Method.

Note on Using the AVR 2000 remote witha Harman Kardon CD Recorder.As shipped from the factory the remote is pro-grammed for controlling Harman Kardon CDplayers. But it is able to control most functionsof the CD Recorder CDR2 and CDR20 (see func-tion list on page 36) too after the code ”002” isentered to the CD Selector button 2 asdescribed above. For returning to the CD playercontrol commands the code ”001” must beentered.

Auto-Search MethodIf the unit you wish to include in the AVR 2000’sremote is not listed in the code tables in thismanual or if the code does not seem to operateproperly, you may wish to program the correctcode using the Auto Search method that follows.Note that the Auto Search method works only

with units whose Power functions can beremoted:

1. Turn on the product that you wish to include inthe AVR 2000 remote.

2. Press and hold both the Input Selector 4for the type of product to be entered (e.g., VCR,TV) and the Mute button at the sametime. When the Program Indicator 2 turnsamber and begins flashing, release the buttons. Itis important that you begin the next step within20 seconds.

3. To find out if the code for your unit is pre-pro-grammed, point the AVR 2000 remote towardsthe unit to be programmed, and press and holdthe ⁄ buttonC. This will send out a series ofcodes from the remote’s built-in data base, witheach flash of the red light under the InputSelector 4 indicating that a code has beensent. When the device to be programmed turnsoff,immediately release the ⁄ buttonC. Notethat it may take one minute or more until theright code is found and the unit turns off.

4. When the ⁄ button was not released in timeafter the unit turned off, the proper code will be”overrun”. That’s why a function test should bemade: Turn the unit on again and, while theInput Selector 4 still lights red, press the ⁄buttonC once, than the ¤ button C oncetoo. When the unit turns off, the right code wasfound, when not, the code was ”overrun”. To re-find the correct, while the Input Selector 4still lights red, press (not hold pressed) the ¤button D repeatedly to step backwardsthrough the codes available and observe thereaction of the unit at each press. As soon as theunit turns off the correct code is found.

5. Press the Input Selector 4 again, andnote that the red light will flash three timesbefore going dark to confirm the entry.

6. Try all of the functions on the remote to makecertain that the product operates. Keep in mindthat many manufacturers use a number of differ-ent combinations of codes, and it is a good ideato make certain that not only the Power controlworks, but the volume, channel and transportcontrols, as appropriate. If all functions do notwork properly, you may need to Auto-Search fora different code, or enter a code via the DirectCode Entry method.

PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE 33


Macro Programming

Macros enable you to easily repeat frequentlyused combinations of commands with the pressof a single button on the AVR 3000’s remote con-trol. Once programmed, a macro will send out up to 19 different remote codes in a pre-deter-mined sequential order enabling you to automatethe process of turning on your system, changingdevices, or other common tasks. The AVR’s remotecan store up to five separate macro commandsequences, one that is associated with the PowerOn button 0, and four more that are accessedby pressing the Macro buttons K.

1. Press the Mute button and the Macrobutton K to be programmed or the Power-Onbutton 0 at the same time. Note that the lat-est selected Input Selector will light red, andthe Program Indicator 2 will flash amber.

2. Enter the steps for the macro sequence bypressing the button for the actual command step.Although the macro may contain up to 19 steps,each button press, including those used tochange devices, counts as a step. The ProgramIndicator 2 will flash green to confirm eachbutton press as you enter commands.

NOTE: While entering commands for Power On ofany device during a macro sequence, press theMute button . DO NOT press the actualPower ON button.

• Remember to press the appropriate InputSelector button 4 before functions arechanged to another device. This is also neededfor the AVR Selector button 5 itself, as longas it’s not lit red and AVR functions shall be pro-grammed.

3. When all the steps have been entered, pressthe Sleep button 8 to enter the commands.The red light under the Input Selector 45will blink and then turn off.

Example: To program the Macro 1 K buttonso that it turns on the AVR 3000, TV and a Sat-Receiver, follow these steps:• Press the Macro 1 button K and Mute buttons at the same time and then release them.• Note that the Program Indicator will flashamber.• Press the AVR Selector 5.• Press the Mute button to store the AVR’spower on command.• Press the VID 2 Input Selector button 4 toindicate the next command is for “TV Power On.”• Press the Mute button to store the TVPower On Command.

• Press the VID 3 Input Selector button 4to indicate the next command is for “Sat-ReceiverPower On.”• Press the Mute button to store the Sat-Receiver Power On command.• Press the Sleep/Channel Up button 8 tocomplete the process and store the macrosequence.

After following these steps, each time you pressthe Macro 1 button K, the remote will sendall Power On commands.

Erasing Macro CommandsTo remove the commands that have been pro-grammed into one of the Macro buttons, followthese steps:

1. Press the Mute button and the Macrobutton K that contains the commands youwish to erase.

2. Note that the Program Indicator 2 willflash amber, and the LED under the AVRSelector 5 will turn red.

3. Within ten seconds, press the SurroundMode Selector/Channel Down button 9.

4. The red LED under the AVR Selector will goout, and the Program Indicator 2 will turngreen and flash three times before it goes out.

5. When the Program Indicator 2 goes out,the Macro has been erased.

34 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE


Programmed Device Functions

Once the AVR 2000’s remote has been pro-grammed for the codes of other devices, press theappropriate Input Selector 4 to change theremote from control over the AVR 2000 to theadditional product.When you press any of thesebuttons, it will briefly flash in red to indicate thatyou have changed the device being controlled.

When operating a device other than the AVR2000, the controls may not correspond exactly tothe function printed on the remote or button.Some commands, such as the volume control, arethe same as they are with the AVR 2000. Otherbuttons will change their function so that theycorrespond to a secondary label on the remote.For example, the Sleep and Surround mode selec-tor buttons also function as the Channel Up andChannel Down buttons when operating most TVsets, VCRs or Sat-Receivers.

For some products, however, the function of aparticular button does not follow the commandprinted on the remote. In order to see whichfunction a button controls, consult the FunctionList tables printed on page 36. To use thosetables, first check the type of device being con-trolled (e.g., TV, VCR). Next, look at the remotecontrol diagram or page 36. Note that each but-ton has a number on it.

To find out what function a particular button hasfor a specific device, find the button number onthe Function List and then look in the column forthe device you are controlling. For example, but-ton number 50 is the Macro 2 button for theAVR 2000, but it is the “Favorite” button formany cable television boxes and satellitereceivers. Button number 29 is the Delay buttonfor the AVR 2000, but the Open/Close button forCD players.

Note that the numbers used to describe the but-ton functions at the left for the purposes ofdescribing how a button operates are a differentset of numbers than those used in the rest ofthis manual to describe the button functions forthe AVR 3000.

Notes on Using the AVR 2000 Remote With Other Devices.• Manufacturers may use different code sets forthe same product category. For that reason, it isimportant that you check to see if the code setyou have entered operates as many controls aspossible. If it appears that only a few functionsoperate, check to see if another code set willwork with more buttons.

• Depending on the brand and product typeused the functions listed in the Function Listtables may not correspond with the function theunit reacts on the command. In these cases it’s agood idea to edit the reaction of the unit intothe corresponding line of the table or to set up aseparate list.

• When a button is pressed on the AVR 2000remote, the red light under the Input Selector4 for the product being operated should flashbriefly. If the Device Control Selector flashes forsome but not all buttons for a particular prod-uct, it does NOT indicate a problem with theremote, but rather that no function is pro-grammed for the button being pushed.

• The remote was pre-programmed with codesfor units of the latest generation, but somecodes may differ from those needed for earlierunits.

Volume Punch-Through

The AVR 2000’s remote may be programmed tooperate the Volume Control " and theMute from either the TV or the AVR in con-junction with any of the six devices controlled bythe remote. For example, since the AVR 2000 willlikely be used as the sound system for TV view-ing, you may wish to have the AVR’s volume acti-vated although the remote is set to run the TV.

To program the remote for Volume Punch-Through, follow these steps:

1. Press the Input Selector 4 for the unit youwish to have associated with the volume controland the Mute button at the same time untilthe red light illuminates under the Input Selector4 and note that the Program Indicator 2will flash amber.

2. Press the Volume Up button "and notethat.the Program Indicator 2 will stopflashing and stay amber.

3. Press either the AVR Selector 5 or theInput Selector 4, depending on which sys-tem’s volume control you wish to have attachedfor the punch-through mode. The ProgramIndicator 2 will blink green three times andthen go out to confirm the data entry.

Example: To have the AVR’s volume controlactivated even though the remote is set to con-trol the TV, first press the Video/TV InputSelector 4 and the Mute button at thesame time. Next, press the Volume Up button", followed by the AVR Input Selector 5.

NOTE: Should you wish to return the remote tothe original configuration after entering aVolume Punch-Through, you will need to repeatthe steps shown above. However, press theVideo/TV Input Selector in steps one andthree.

PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE 35

Channel Control Punch-Through

The AVR 3000’s remote may be programmed tooperate so that the channel control function foreither the TV, cable or satellite receiver used inyour system may be used in conjunction with oneof the other devices controlled by the remote. Forexample, while using and controlling the VCR,you may wish to change channels on a cable boxor satellite receiver without having to change thedevice selected by the AVR 3000 or the remote.To program the remote for Channel ControlPunch-Through, follow these steps:

1. Press the Input Selector button 4 for thedevice you wish to have the channel control asso-ciated with and the Mute button at thesame time until the red light illuminates under theInput Selector 4 and the ProgramIndicator 2 flashes amber.

2. Press the Volume Down button ". TheProgram Indicator 2 will stop flashing andstay amber.

3. Press and release the AVR 5 or InputSelector button 4 for the device that will beused to change the channels. The ProgramIndicator 2 will blink green three times andthen go out to confirm the data entry.

Example: To control the channels using your TVwhile the remote is set to control the VCR, firstpress the VID 1/VCR Input Selector button 4and the Mute button at the same time. Next,release them and press the Volume Down but-ton ", followed by the VID 2/TV InputSelector button 4.

NOTE: To remove the Channel Control Punch-Through and return the remote to its original con-figuration, repeat the steps shown in the exampleabove. However, press the VID 1/VCR InputSelector in Steps 1 and 3.

Transport Control Punch-Through

The AVR 3000’s remote may be programmed tooperate so that the Transport Control FunctionsL (Play, Stop, Fast Forward, Rewind, Pause andRecord) for a VCR, DVD or CD will operate in con-junction with one of the other devices controlledby the remote. For example, while using and con-trolling the TV, you may wish to start or stop yourVCR or DVD without having to change the deviceselected by the AVR 3000 or the remote. To pro-gram the remote for Transport Control Punch-Through, follow these steps:

1. Press the Input Selector 4 for the deviceyou wish to have the channel control associatedwith and the Mute button at the same timeuntil the red light illuminates, under the InputSelector 4 and the Program Indicator 2flashes amber.

2. Press the Play button L. The ProgramIndicator 2 will stop flashing and stay amber.

3. Press and release the AVR 5 or InputSelector button 4 for the device that will beused to change the channels. The ProgramIndicator 2 will blink green three times andthen go out to confirm the data entry.

Example: To control the transport of a CD playerwhile the remote is set to control the TV, press theVID 2/TV Input Selector button 4and theMute button at the same time. Next, releasethem and press the Play button L, followedby the CD Input Selector button 4.

NOTE: To remove the Channel Control Punch-Through and return the remote to its original con-figuration, repeat the steps shown in the exampleabove. However, press the VID 2/TV InputSelector in Steps 1 and 3.

NOTE: Before programming the remote forVolume, Channel or Transport Punch-Through,make certain that any programming needed forthe specific TV, CD, DVD, Cable or SatelliteReceivers has been completed.

Resetting the Remote Memory

As you add components to your home-theater sys-tem, occasionally you may wish to totally repro-gram the remote control without the confusion ofany commands, macros or ”Punch-Through“ pro-gramming that you may have done. To do this, it ispossible to reset the remote to the original factorydefaults and command codes by following thesesteps. Note, however, that once the remote isreset, all commands or codes that you haveentered will be erased and will need to be re-entered:

1. Press any of the Input Selector buttons 4and the ”O“ button G at the same time untilthe Program Indicator 2 begins to flashamber.

2. Press the ”3“ button G three times.

3. The red LED under the Input Selector 4 willgo out and the Program Indicator 2 will stopflashing and turn green.

4. The Program Indicator 2 will remain greenuntil the remote is reset. Note that this may take awhile, depending on how many commands are inthe memory and need to be erased.

5. When the Program Indicator 2 goes out,the remote has been reset to the factory settings.


36 FUNCTION LIST

Function List

No. Button Name AVR Function DVD CD/CDR

1 Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off2 Power On Power On Power On Power On3 Mute Mute4 AVR AVR Select5 DVD DVD Input Select DVD Select6 CD CD Input Select CD Select7 Tape Tape Input Select8 VID 1 Video 1 Select9 VID 2 Video 2 Select

10 VID 3 Video 3 Select11 VID 4 Video 4 Select12 AM/FM Tuner Select13 Sleep Sleep14 Test Test Tone -/Input Select15 TV TV/DVD -/CDP Select16 Volume Up Volume Up Volume Up17 Surround Select Surround Mode Select -/CDR Select18 Night Night Mode Select Subtitle on/off19 Spare20 Volume Down Volume Down Volume Down21 Channel/Guide Channel Trim Title22 ⁄ Move/Adjust Up Up23 Speaker/Menu Speaker Adjust Menu Intro/-24 fi Left25 Set Set Enter26 fl Right27 Digital/Exit Digital Input Select Open/Close28 ¤ Move/Adjust Down Down29 Delay/Prev. Ch. Delay Adjust Return Open/Close30 1 1 1 131 2 2 2 232 3 3 3 333 4 4 4 434 5 5 5 535 6 6 6 636 7 7 7 737 8 8 8 838 Tun-M Tuner Mode Chapter Repeat39 9 9 9 940 0 0 0 041 Memory Memory Audio Time/CDR Display42 Tune Up Tune Up43 Direct Direct Tuner Entry Angle Random44 Clear Clear Clear Clear45 Preset Up Preset Tune Up Slow Forward +10/-46 Tune Down Tune Down -/Track Increment47 RDS Disc Skip Disc Skip48 Preset Down Preset Tune Down Slow Rev49 M150 M251 M352 M453 Rewind R. Search R. Search54 Play Play Play55 Fast Forward F. Search F. Search56 Record -/Record57 Stop Stop Stop58 Pause Pause Pause59 Skip Down Skip – Skip –60 Skip Up Skip + Skip +

1

4 5 6 7

8 9 10 11

13

17

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2425

26

2728

29

30 31 32 33

34 35 36 37

38 39 40 41

42 43 44 45

46 47 48

49 50 51 52

53 54 55

56 57 58

59 60

23

14 15 16

201918

12

2 3

2000 2000

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Function List

No. Button Name Tape VCR (VID 1) TV (VID 2) CBL (VID 3) SAT(VID 3)

1 Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off2 Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On3 Mute Mute4 AVR5 DVD6 CD7 Tape Tape Select8 VID 1 VCR Select9 VID 2 TV Select

10 VID 3 VID 3 Select11 VID 412 AM/FM 13 Sleep Channel + Channel + Channel + Channel +14 Test 15 TV TV/VCR TV/VCR TV/Cable TV/Sat16 Volume Up Volume Up Volume Up17 Surround Select Channel – Channel – Channel – 18 Night19 Spare20 Volume Down Volume Down21 Channel/Guide Info/Guide Info/Guide22 ⁄ Up Up Up Up23 Speaker/Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu24 fi Left Left Left Left25 Set Enter Enter Enter Enter26 fl Right Right Right Right27 Digital/Exit Exit Exit Exit Exit28 ¤ Down Down Down Down29 Delay/Prev. Ch. Prev Channel Prev Channel Prev Channel30 1 1 1 1 131 2 2 2 2 232 3 3 3 3 333 4 4 4 4 434 5 5 5 5 535 6 6 6 6 636 7 7 7 7 737 8 8 8 8 838 Tun-M39 9 9 9 9 940 0 0 0 0 041 Memory42 Tune Up43 Direct44 Clear Clear Clear Clear Clear45 Preset Up46 Tune Down47 RDS48 Preset Down49 M1 Cancel Sleep PPV Cancel50 M2 Fav Fav51 M3 Bypass Next52 M4 Music Alt53 Rewind Rewind Rewind Day – Say –54 Play Play Play55 Fast Forward Fast Fwd Fast Fwd Day + Day +56 Record Record/Rec.Pause Record57 Stop Stop Stop58 Pause Pause59 Skip Down Scan – Page – Page –60 Skip Up Scan + Page + Page +

38 SETUP CODES

Setup Code Table: TV

Maker (Brand) Name Code Number (3digit) ListAIWA 110 AKAI 011 020 022 042 053 056 089 093ALBA 020 040 ARC EN CIEL 017 019 024 056 059 ARCAM 017 BANG & OLUFSEN 088 BEKO 022 BLAUPUNKT 011 075 076 077 BRANDT ELECTRONIQUE 017 019 024 056 059 BRION VEGA 023 088 BRUNS 023 088 BUSH 010 020 040 043 092 BUSH(UK) 044 CGE 105 DAEWOO 022 DECCA(UK) 038 DUMONT 023 088 096 DUMONT-FINLUX 012 044 DYNATRON 020 022 ELBE 095 105 EMERSON 023 088 FERGUSON 001 024 047 062 075 076 077 099FIDELITY(UK) 099 FINLANDIA 018 FINLUX 012 044 088 096 GEC(UK) 061 GOLDSTAR 022 GOODMANS 010 022 043 GORENJE 124 GRANADA 010 018 022 029 033 104 GRANADA(UK) 043 GRUNDIG 011 075 076 077 096 HANSEATIC 010 020 022 043 HIFIVOX 017 019 024 056 059 080 HITACHI 010 012 015 018 024 026 035 043 055 056 058 059 061

066 069 080 082 085 093 094 101IMPERIAL 105 INTERFUNK 020 022 023 024 033 056 088 104INTERVISION 111 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 121ITT 040 046 092 100 ITT-NOKIA 040 058 092 100 JVC 010 043 047 053 056 092 KARCHER 012 068 KATHREIN 124 KORTING 023 088 LOEWE 027 LOEWE OPTA 020 022 023 088 LUXOR 058 MAGNADYNE 023 088 MARANTZ 022 MARELLI 088 METZ 011 023 075 076 077 088 MINERVA 011 075 076 077 096 MITSUBISHI 007 010 011 013 020 022 023 029 124 038 039 043 046

050 057 075 076 077 079 082 089 090 091 092NATIONAL 018

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Setup Code Table: TV (continued)

Maker (Brand) Name Code Number (3digit) ListNEC 010 043 NECKERMANN 023 078 088 102 NOKIA 040 046 092 100 NORDMENDE 009 017 019 024 053 056 059 069 080 093 094ORION 038 040 091 OTTO VERSAND 010 020 022 043 075 076 077 078 092 102PANASONIC 018 085 PATHE' MARCONI 017 019 024 056 059 PHILCO 023 088 105 PHILIPS 008 014 020 022 023 025 027 032 033 046 047 048 054 060 061 067 068 070 071

078 084 086 088 095 097 099 100 104 107 108 PHOENIX 088 PIONEER 020 022 024 056 069 PROLINE 020 PROTECH 022 QUELLE 011 012 020 022 038 044 075 076 077 096RADIOLA 022 023 025 033 047 048 060 078 097RADIOMARELLI 022 023 029 082 088 RBM(UK) 044 REDIFFUSION 029 082 REX 022 025 RFT 122 123 124 125 126 127 RTF 023 SABA 009 017 019 023 024 056 059 069 080 088 093 094SALORA 018 058 SAMSUNG 022 068 SANYO 010 012 023 038 043 091 092 SBR 022 033 046 047 061 084 086 SCHNEIDER 022 023 025 033 047 048 060 078 086 097SELECO 022 025 105 SHARP 010 043 SIEMENS 010 011 015 075 076 077 SINGER 023 088 105 SONY 006 010 016 038 043 062 064 065 091 102 103 106SOUND WAVE 020 STERN 022 025 TANDBERG 023 056 080 TELEFUNKEN 024 056 059 069 TENSAI 022 THOMSON 003 005 009 017 019 024 040 044 053 056 059 069 072 074 080 082 093 094THORN 047 099 THORN-FERGUSON 024 047 099 102 103 TOSHIBA 001 010 037 042 043 044 063 092 096 105TRISTAR 099 TRIUMPH 044 UHER 044 ULTRAVOX 023 088 UNIVERSUM 012 075 076 077 102 VOXSON 023 088 WATSON 075 076 077 WEGA 010 043 088 WEGA COLOR 023 WELTBLICK 022 WESTINGHOUSE 022 ZANUSSI 022 025

40 SETUP CODES

Setup Code Table: VCR

Maker (Brand) Name Code Number (3 digit) ListAIWA 039 044 055 073 112 116 121 148 152AKAI 044 053 090 092 103 149 150 155AKURA 112ALBA 061 073 121 144AMSTRAD 039 107 148ANITECH 155ARC EN CIEL 044 045 090ARISTONA 049 091 109ASTRA 148ASTRO SOUND 155ATLANTIC 155AUDIOSONIC 165 166BANG & OLUFSEN 044 155BAUR 054 155 156 157 158BLAUPUNKT 091 098 107 109 129 137 147BRANDT ELECTRONIQUE 044 045 090BRAUN 147BUSH 061 073 121 144CANON 147CONDOR 155CROWN 009 061 144CROWN/ONWA 148DAEWOO 009 061 063 064 068 069 144 155DECCA 039 044 048 148 155DECCA(UK) 054DEGRAAF 015 018 039 049 054 148DUAL 044 090 148 155DUMONT 015 039 054 148 155DYNATECH 039 148ELBE 036 148ELTA 148EMERSON 011 032 039 060 062 073 127 148 155FERGUSON 001 005 044 083 085 090 094 100 104 108 122 130 131 135 138FINLADIA 015 054FINLUX 015 018 019 039 044 049 053 054 103 107 143 146 147 148 149FISHER 015 019 032FUJITSU 148FUNAI 039 148GARANADA(UK) 107GBC(UK) 054GOLDSTAR 036 055 148 155GOODMANS 039 042 050 054 055 061 073 144 148 155GRAETZ 044 045 090GRANADA 015 019 049 109 147 149 155GRANADA(UK) 018 054GRUNDIG 054 091 098 109 143HANSEATIC 054 155HARMAN/KARDON 036HIFIVOX 044 045 090HITACHI 018 025 039 044 074 087 090 138 149IMPERIAL 039 042 096 148 155INTERFUNK 054 155INTERVISION 148 155ITT 015 019 042 044 090 103ITT-NOKIA 015 019 042 044 045 090 103 149 150 155

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Setup Code Table: VCR (continued)

Maker (Brand) Name Code Number (3 digit) ListJENSEN 044JVC 044 045 047 085 090 112 135KARCHER 042 054 155KENDO 103KENWOOD 019 044 047 112KOERTING 155KUBA 147 148LLOYD 039 148LOEWE 065LOEWE OPTA 054 082 091 109 155MAGNAVOX 060 062MARANTZ 036 050 054 073 091 109MEMOREX 015 019 039 049 055 148METZ 091 098 109MINERVA 098 109MITSUBISHI 047 053 054 076 098 123 154 155MULTITECH 039 054 098 144 148 155NATIONAL 107NEC 036 044 047 090NECKERMANN 011 019 042 044 054 090 109 127 155 156 157 158NESCO 148NOKIA 015 019 042 044 045 090 103NORDMENDE 039 044 045 047 090OPTONICA 049 050ORION 011 032 073 127 148 155OSAKI 039 055 148 155OTTO VERSAND 054 098 147 155 156 157 158PALLADIUM 148PANASONIC 017 071 088 089 107 129 137 147 148PATHE' MARCONI 044 045 090PHILIPS 006 041 043 046 049 050 054 065 079 082 091 109 145 146 155PIONEER 047 054 113 145PROLINE 039 148QUELLE 011 042 044 048 054 055 098 107 109 127RADIOLA 049 091 109RCA 060 062REALISTIC 015 019 039 042 049 050 147 148REX 044 045 090ROADSTAR 042 055 148SABA 009 044 045 047 090SALORA 019 053SAMSUNG 009 042 054 056 057 060 062 066 067 092 096 150 155SANSUI 044 047SANYO 015 019 073 149SBR 054 079 082SCHAUB LORENZ 044 045 090SCHNEIDER 039 042 049 054 091 096 109 148 155SEG 042 096 148SELECO 044 045 090 155SHARP 049 050 058 075 148SIEMENS 019 091 098 109SINGER 155SONY 039 048 051 052 077 081 156 157 158SUNSTAR 039 148SUPERTEC 148 155SYLVANIA 039 053 148

42 INTRODUCTION

Setup Code Table: VCR (continued)

Maker (Brand) Name Code Number (3 digit) ListTANDBERG 032 127TEAC 039 044 148TEC 148 155TECHNICS 107 147TELEFUNKEN 044 045 090TELERENT 147 148TENSAI 148 155THOMSON 044 045 047 090THORN 044 085 090 135THORN-FERGUSON 044 083 085 090 094 100 104 108 130 131 135 149 155 156 157 158TOSHIBA 009 044 045 053 080 090 153 155TRANSONIC 155UHER 042 044 096ULTRAVOX 155UNITECH 042UNIVERSUM 147 148 149 155 156 157 158WATSON 155WELTBLICK 155YAMAHA 036 044YOKO 042 098 148 155ZANUSSI 044 045 090ZENDER 090

Setup Code Table: CBL

Maker (Brand) Name Code Number (3digit) ListBT CABLE 007CABLETIME 008 011 012 016CLYDE CABLE VISION 017DECSAT CANAL 010FILMNET 018 019 020FRANCE TELECOM 013 021GEC 017JERROLD 001 022PHILIPS 023PIONEER 002SAMSUNG 002 024SATBOX 004SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 005 006 025 026TELESERVICE 011TUDI 027UNITED CABLE 001VISIOPASS 009WESTMINSTER CABLE 007

INTRODUCTION 43

Setup Code Table: CD

Maker (Brand) Name Code Number (3 Digit) ListAIWA 072 111 118 156 170ARCAM 217 221AKAI 050 177 184AUDIOMECA 127 221BSR 044CALIFORNIA AUDIO 015 109CAPETRONIC 070CROWN 042DENON 187 188 213FISHER 055 068FUNAI 126GOLDSTAR 016 087GRUNDIG 217 221 225 226 227 228HAITAI 099 214HARMAN KARDON 001 002 025 054 190 218 219HITACHI 093JVC 176 195 196KENWOOD 030 062 078 079 148 151 176 178 181KYOCERA 012LINN 217 221LUXMAN 077 102MAGNAVOX 039 113MARANTZ 058 084 191 192 193MBL 184 062MCINTOSH 194MITSUBISHI 032MERIDIAN 217 221MITSUMI 152NAD 013 074 197 198NAKAMICHI 199 200 201 229NAIM 217 221NEC 069ONKYO 037 038 045 046 171 175 202 203PANASONIC 015 075 109 119 158 183 204PHILIPS 039 138 149 209PIONEER 071 094 100 112 123 131 161 162 215PRIMARE 059PROTON 210REALISTIC 058 093 095 104 105 108 164 166REVOX 127 221SAMSUNG 028SANSUI 047 081 157 172SANYO 033 068 082 095 168SHARP 058 105 114 151 159 167 180 181SHERWOOD 003 041 058 105 133 230 231 232 233 234 235 236 237 238 239 240 241 242 243SIGNATURE 040SONY 212 103 115 116 118 132 139 163 205 206 207 208 217T&A 218 222TEAC 011 058 085 086 106 107 110 121 137 146 154TECHNICS 244 245 246 247 248 249 250THETA DIGITAL 039THOMSON 217 252THORENS 217 221TOSHIBA 013 074 097 151 155 173UNIVERSUM(QUELLE) 217 219 220 221 223 224YAMAHA 019 031 053 061 135 169

44 SETUP CODES

Setup Code Table: SAT

Maker (Brand) Name Code Number (3digit) ListAIWA 441AKAI 333ALBA 301 411AMSTRAD 432ANKARO 421ASTRO 476 477 478 479 480 481 482 483BLAUPUNKT 338 390BUSH 348 406BUSH(UK) 353ECHOSTAR 347FERGUSON 345 348 352 353 363 364 367 406 411 424FINLUX 309 310FTE 380FUBA 314 347 421GOODMANS 411GRUNDIG 338 353 367 390HITACHI 406 411ITT 367ITT-NOKIA 367KATHREIN 301 333 380 390KOSMOS 380LOEWE 475LEMON 474LORENZEN 461 462 463 464 465MARANTZ 333MASPRO 353 406METZ 390MINERVA 390MITSUBISHI 390MULTISTAR 380NEC 330 336 346 373NOKIA 367NORSAT 346OTTO VERSAND 390PACE 348 353 363 364 367 424PACE MSS SERIES 367PANASONIC 331 424PHILIPS 319 332 333 353 421 424QUADRAL 466 467 468 469 470 471 472 473QUELLE 390RADIOLA 353RADIX 347SAMSUNG 380 427 432SAT 427SCHNEIDER 353SIEMENS 338 390SKY MASTER 433SKYLAB 421TECHNISAT 328 347TELECOM 341TELEFUNKEN 383THORN-FERGUSON 323 345 348 352 353 363 364 367VORTEC 432 442WISI 304 322 326 327 347 427ZEHNDER 380 427ZENITH 344

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Setup Code Table: DVD

Maker (Brand) Name Code Number (3 Digit) ListCALIFORNIA AUDIO 040DENON 002 019 022 034GE 003 004GOLDSTAR (LG) 005HARMAN KARDON 001 032JVC 006KENWOOD 007MAGNAVOX 009 033MARANTZ 033MITSUBISHI 023 036NAD 010ONKYO 015PANASONIC 024 025 034 035PHILIPS 033PIONEER 012 020 038 041RUNCO 027SAMSUNG 031SANYO 013SHARP 021 028SONY 029TECHNICS 026THOMSON 003 004 042TOSHIBA 033YAMAHA 016 017 030

46 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Troubleshooting Guide

Processor Reset

In the rare case where the unit’s operation or thedisplays seem abnormal, the cause may involvethe erratic operation of the system’s memory ormicroprocessor.

To correct this problem, first unplug the unit fromthe AC wall outlet and wait at least three min-utes. After the pause, reconnect the AC powercord and check the unit’s operation. If the systemstill malfunctions, a system reset may clear theproblem.

To clear the AVR 2000’s entire system memoryincluding tuner presets, output level settings,delay times and speaker configuration data, firstput the unit in Standby by pressing the SystemPower Control button 2. Next, press theTone Mode 6 and the RDS @ buttons simul-taneously.

The unit will turn on automatically and displaythe RESET message in the MainInformation Display X. Note that once youhave cleared the memory in this manner, it is nec-essary to re-establish all system configurationsettings and tuner presets.

NOTE: Resetting the processor will erase anyconfiguration settings you have made for speak-ers, output levels, surround modes, digital inputassignments as well as the tuner presets. After areset the unit will be returned to the factory pre-sets, and all settings for these items must bereentered.

If the system is still operating incorrectly, theremay have been an electronic discharge or severeAC line interference that has corrupted the mem-ory or microprocessor.

If these steps do not solve the problem, consultan authorized Harman Kardon service depot.

SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION

Unit does not function when Main • No AC Power • Make certain AC power cord is plugged Power Switch is pushed into a live outlet

• Check to see if outlet is switch controlled

Display lights, but no sound • Intermittent input connections • Make certain that all input and speaker or picture connections are secure

• Mute is on • Press Mute button • Volume control is down • Turn up volume control

Sound is heard, but Front-Panel • Display brightness is turned off • Follow the instructions in the Display Brightness section Display does not light on page 28 so that the display is set to VFD FULL

No sound from any speaker; • Amplifier is in protection mode • Check speaker-wire connections for shorts at receiver light around power switch is red due to possible short and speaker ends

• Amplifier is in protection mode • Contact your local Harman Kardon service depotdue to internal problems

No sound from surround or • Incorrect surround mode • Select a mode other than Stereocenter speakers • Incorrect configuration • Check speaker mode

• Stereo or Mono program material • With (analog or digital) Dolby surround modes, the surround decoder may not create rear-channel information from nonencoded programs

• Speakers not properly connected • Check speaker-wire connections or use test toneto verify connections (see page 21)

Unit does not respond to • Weak batteries in remote • Change remote batteriesremote commands • Wrong device selected • Press the AVR selector

• Remote sensor is obscured • Make certain front-panel sensor is visible to remote or connect remote sensor

Intermittent buzzing in tuner • Local interference • Move unit or antenna away from computers, fluorescent lights,motors or other electrical appliances

Letters flash in the Channel Indicator • Digital audio feed paused • Resume play for DVDDisplay and Digital Audio stops • Check that Digital Signal is fed to the Digital Input selected

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 47

Technical Specifications

Audio SectionStereo Mode Continuous Average Power (FTC)

50 Watts per channel, 20Hz–20kHz,@ < 0.07% THD, both channels driven into 8 ohms

Five-Channel Surround Modes Power Per Individual Channel

Front L&R channels:40 Watts per channel,@ < 0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms

Center channel:40 Watts, @ < 0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms

Surround channels:40 Watts per channel,@ < 0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms

Input Sensitivity/Impedance Linear (High Level) 200mV/47kohms

Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF-A) 95dB

Surround System Adjacent Channel Separation Analog Decoding 40dB (Pro Logic, etc.) Dolby Digital (AC-3) 55dB DTS 55dB

Frequency Response @ 1W (+0dB, –3dB) 10Hz–100kHz

High Instantaneous Current Capability (HCC) ±25 Amps

Transient Intermodulation Distortion (TIM) Unmeasurable

Rise Time 16 µsec

Slew Rate 40V/µsec**

FM Tuner SectionFrequency Range 87.5–108MHzUsable Sensitivity IHF 1.3 µV/13.2dBfSignal-to-Noise Ratio Mono/Stereo: 70/65dB (DIN)Distortion Mono/Stereo: 0.15/0.3%Stereo Separation 35dB @ 1kHzSelectivity ±300kHz: 65dBImage Rejection 80dBIF Rejection 90dB

AM Tuner SectionFrequency Range 520–1611kHzSignal-to-Noise Ratio 45dBUsable Sensitivity Loop: 500µVDistortion 1kHz, 50% Mod: 0.8%Selectivity ±9kHz: 30dB

Video SectionVideo Format PAL/NTSCInput Level/Impedance 1Vp-p/75 ohmsOutput Level/Impedance 1Vp-p/75 ohmsVideo Frequency Response 10Hz–8MHz (–3dB)

GeneralPower Requirement AC 220-240V/50HzPower Consumption 72W idle, 470W maximum

Dimensions (Max)Width 440mm Height 167mm Depth 435mm Weight 14.0 kg

Depth measurement includes knobs, buttons and terminal connections.Height measurement includes feet and chassis.All features and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Harman Kardon is a registered trademark, and Power for the digital revolution is atrademark, of Harman International Industries, Inc.

*Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.“Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” “AC-3” and the Double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works. ©1992–1999 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.

†DTS and DTS Surround are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

††UltraStereo is a trademark of UltraStereo Corp.

VMAx is a trademark of Harman International Industries, Inc., and is an implementation of Cooper Bauck Transaural Stereo under patent license.

Logic 7 is a registered trademark of Lexicon, Inc.

Crystal is a registered trademark of Cirrus Logic Corp.

**Without input anti slewing and output isolation networks.

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