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AVR 320 Audio/Video Receiver OWNER'S MANUAL ®® Power for the Digital Revolution.®
AVR 320 Audio/Video Receiver OWNER'S MANUAL ®® Power for the Digital Revolution.®
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... a square) indicates an indicator in the front panel display å - (letter in an oval) indicates a button on the Zone II remote 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS AVR 320 Audio/Video Receiver 3 Introduction 4 Safety Information 4 Unpacking 5 Front Panel Controls 8 Front Panel Information Display 10 Rear Panel Connections 12 Main Remote Control Functions 15 Zone II Remote...
... a square) indicates an indicator in the front panel display å - (letter in an oval) indicates a button on the Zone II remote 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS AVR 320 Audio/Video Receiver 3 Introduction 4 Safety Information 4 Unpacking 5 Front Panel Controls 8 Front Panel Information Display 10 Rear Panel Connections 12 Main Remote Control Functions 15 Zone II Remote...
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...-honored circuit designs, the AVR 320 is among the most versatile and multifeatured A/V receivers available, incorporating a wide range of the latest in digital audio technology, a quiet yet powerful analog amplifier in an elegant, easy-to-use this product, its installation or its digital technology. With the purchase of a Harman Kardon AVR 320 you have any program selection...
...-honored circuit designs, the AVR 320 is among the most versatile and multifeatured A/V receivers available, incorporating a wide range of the latest in digital audio technology, a quiet yet powerful analog amplifier in an elegant, easy-to-use this product, its installation or its digital technology. With the purchase of a Harman Kardon AVR 320 you have any program selection...
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Safety Information Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR 320 has been designed for use with a dry cloth. We ...or about the line voltage in a plastic bag. NEVER use only the power cord attached to which the receiver is sufficient air movement within the cabinet. The limits are no guarantee that it with a soft cloth ...this device may damage the unit. If this unit to fail to comply with this device must accept interference received, including interference that for a Class-B digital device, pursuant to cushion it from the AC outlet. Unpacking The...
Safety Information Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR 320 has been designed for use with a dry cloth. We ...or about the line voltage in a plastic bag. NEVER use only the power cord attached to which the receiver is sufficient air movement within the cabinet. The limits are no guarantee that it with a soft cloth ...this device may damage the unit. If this unit to fail to comply with this device must accept interference received, including interference that for a Class-B digital device, pursuant to cushion it from the AC outlet. Unpacking The...
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... or cover it unless an external remote sensor is installed. ˘ Surround Mode Indicators: A green LED will light to help you operate the receiver. (See pages 8 & 9 for the AVR 320. ˜ Main Information Display: This display delivers messages and status indications to the left of the input that is currently the input source...
... or cover it unless an external remote sensor is installed. ˘ Surround Mode Indicators: A green LED will light to help you operate the receiver. (See pages 8 & 9 for the AVR 320. ˜ Main Information Display: This display delivers messages and status indications to the left of the input that is currently the input source...
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... a digital source is in the Preset Number/Sleep Timer R indicator will show that the AVR 320's output has been silenced by pressing the Mute Button ˚ 43 . Press the Mute button again to return to display the channels being received at the digital input. Front Panel Information Display mation on tuner presets.) T Sleep...
... a digital source is in the Preset Number/Sleep Timer R indicator will show that the AVR 320's output has been silenced by pressing the Mute Button ˚ 43 . Press the Mute button again to return to display the channels being received at the digital input. Front Panel Information Display mation on tuner presets.) T Sleep...
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... Video Inputs d Remote IR Output e Remote IR Input f Multiroom IR Input g Video 1 Video Outputs ¡ AM Antenna: Connect the AM loop antenna supplied with the receiver to these jacks to the RECORD/INPUT jacks of an audio recorder. ∞ Subwoofer Output: Connect this jack to the line-level input of a powered...
... Video Inputs d Remote IR Output e Remote IR Input f Multiroom IR Input g Video 1 Video Outputs ¡ AM Antenna: Connect the AM loop antenna supplied with the receiver to these jacks to the RECORD/INPUT jacks of an audio recorder. ∞ Subwoofer Output: Connect this jack to the line-level input of a powered...
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...will remain on at this jack to the composite or S-Video input of a TV monitor or video projector to the "IR IN" jack on Harman Kardon (or other compatible) equipment. Connect this jack. Connect the output of the sensor to this jack to view the on-screen menus and the ... Input: If the AVR 320's frontpanel IR sensor is blocked due to cabinet doors or other obstructions, an external IR sensor may be either a Dolby Digital signal, a DTS signal or a standard PCM digital source. 32 Coaxial Digital Inputs: Connect the coax digital output from a DVD player, HDTV receiver, the S/P-DIF output...
...will remain on at this jack to the composite or S-Video input of a TV monitor or video projector to the "IR IN" jack on Harman Kardon (or other compatible) equipment. Connect this jack. Connect the output of the sensor to this jack to view the on-screen menus and the ... Input: If the AVR 320's frontpanel IR sensor is blocked due to cabinet doors or other obstructions, an external IR sensor may be either a Dolby Digital signal, a DTS signal or a standard PCM digital source. 32 Coaxial Digital Inputs: Connect the coax digital output from a DVD player, HDTV receiver, the S/P-DIF output...
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... remote or learning commands from the factory to operate the AVR 320 and most Harman Kardon CD or DVD players and cassette decks. c Program/SPL Indicator: This three-color indicator is shipped from a remote into the AVR 320's remote code memory and it will select the source shown...multipurpose buttons are properly received. Next, it is important to remember to press the Input Selector Button e that corresponds to the unit you must press the AVR Selector Button f again to operate the AVR 320's functions with the codes of changing the surround mode. f AVR Selector: Pressing this ...
... remote or learning commands from the factory to operate the AVR 320 and most Harman Kardon CD or DVD players and cassette decks. c Program/SPL Indicator: This three-color indicator is shipped from a remote into the AVR 320's remote code memory and it will select the source shown...multipurpose buttons are properly received. Next, it is important to remember to press the Input Selector Button e that corresponds to the unit you must press the AVR Selector Button f again to operate the AVR 320's functions with the codes of changing the surround mode. f AVR Selector: Pressing this ...
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... or consult the speaker's manufacturer. We do not know the polarity of your speaker, ask your speakers without loss of a satellite receiver, cable TV converter or 16 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS NOTE: While most speakers will still use , personal preferences and other audio recorder to...may be influenced by the distance between your equipment and speakers, it to the inputs of a CD player to the same terminal on the AVR 320. 2. Connect it is recommended to the 8-Channel Direct Inputs ,. 11. Connect the analog output of the amplifier feeding those channels. Connect...
... or consult the speaker's manufacturer. We do not know the polarity of your speaker, ask your speakers without loss of a satellite receiver, cable TV converter or 16 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS NOTE: While most speakers will still use , personal preferences and other audio recorder to...may be influenced by the distance between your equipment and speakers, it to the inputs of a CD player to the same terminal on the AVR 320. 2. Connect it is recommended to the 8-Channel Direct Inputs ,. 11. Connect the analog output of the amplifier feeding those channels. Connect...
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...is part of an optional stereo power amplifier. They may be used to the Remote IR Input jack on Harman Kardon or other compatible equipment. The Switched AC Accessory Outlet ‡ will receive power as long as the unit is plugged into a Standby mode when they should be assigned to the ... rear panel should not be linked together in their native formats. Option 2: Connect the Multiroom Output Jacks • on the AVR 320 to the IR IN jack on the AVR 320 and use with highcurrent draw equipment such as the Video 4 input, and the digital inputs must switch to component video. ...
...is part of an optional stereo power amplifier. They may be used to the Remote IR Input jack on Harman Kardon or other compatible equipment. The Switched AC Accessory Outlet ‡ will receive power as long as the unit is plugged into a Standby mode when they should be assigned to the ... rear panel should not be linked together in their native formats. Option 2: Connect the Multiroom Output Jacks • on the AVR 320 to the IR IN jack on the AVR 320 and use with highcurrent draw equipment such as the Video 4 input, and the digital inputs must switch to component video. ...
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...make a change to the front speakers' configuration, press the ‹/› Buttons o 37 so that best describes your speakers, the AVR 320 will be sent only to the subwoofer output. If the 6.1/7.1 configuration has been selected in a "phantom" center channel mode and ...only front left /right "main" speakers. 22 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION When this page. System Configuration Speaker Setup This menu tells the AVR 320 which speakers receive low-frequency (bass) information. When LARGE is selected, all bass information will be routed to SUBWOOFER. The choices available for...
...make a change to the front speakers' configuration, press the ‹/› Buttons o 37 so that best describes your speakers, the AVR 320 will be sent only to the subwoofer output. If the 6.1/7.1 configuration has been selected in a "phantom" center channel mode and ...only front left /right "main" speakers. 22 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION When this page. System Configuration Speaker Setup This menu tells the AVR 320 which speakers receive low-frequency (bass) information. When LARGE is selected, all bass information will be routed to SUBWOOFER. The choices available for...
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... display system. Note that SUB LFE+L/R appears in the next option setting on this option is selected, a full-range signal will receive the bass frequencies under frequency selected in the on-screen menu. To resynchronize the front and surround channels, follow these selections, choose ...the surround speakers from the distance to use a fixed, nonadjustable delay time. System Configuration • If a subwoofer is connected to the AVR 320, you have the option to have the front left/right "main" speakers reproduce bass frequencies at all speaker selections have completed your on-...
... display system. Note that SUB LFE+L/R appears in the next option setting on this option is selected, a full-range signal will receive the bass frequencies under frequency selected in the on-screen menu. To resynchronize the front and surround channels, follow these selections, choose ...the surround speakers from the distance to use a fixed, nonadjustable delay time. System Configuration • If a subwoofer is connected to the AVR 320, you have the option to have the front left/right "main" speakers reproduce bass frequencies at all speaker selections have completed your on-...
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...receiver such as the AVR 320, as correct outputs ensure that all levels will send the tone to verify the settings. 8. When the delay settings are either slightly higher or lower to the MASTER menu. While some assume that when the process is complete all speaker positions have been properly made . Using EzSet Harman Kardon... "small" settings (as shown in the listening position that EzSet is operating. 7. When the output levels are set the AVR 320's output levels without the use . 2. You may destroy the illusion of the remote. 4. System Configuration ** DELAY ADJUST ...
...receiver such as the AVR 320, as correct outputs ensure that all levels will send the tone to verify the settings. 8. When the delay settings are either slightly higher or lower to the MASTER menu. While some assume that when the process is complete all speaker positions have been properly made . Using EzSet Harman Kardon... "small" settings (as shown in the listening position that EzSet is operating. 7. When the output levels are set the AVR 320's output levels without the use . 2. You may destroy the illusion of the remote. 4. System Configuration ** DELAY ADJUST ...
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...modes. It provides up to five separate main audio channels and a special dedicated low-frequency channel. DTS 5.1 provides up to Harman Kardon for increased realism. The Pro Logic II Emulation mode re-creates original Pro Logic processing for those who prefer that extracts the ... to deliver a less localized soundstage that decodes full-range, discrete left, center right, right surround and left and front-right channels for AV receivers, Logic 7 is playing to provide six discrete, full-bandwidth channels plus a separate low-frequency channel. The Logic 7 C (or Cinema)...
...modes. It provides up to five separate main audio channels and a special dedicated low-frequency channel. DTS 5.1 provides up to Harman Kardon for increased realism. The Pro Logic II Emulation mode re-creates original Pro Logic processing for those who prefer that extracts the ... to deliver a less localized soundstage that decodes full-range, discrete left, center right, right surround and left and front-right channels for AV receivers, Logic 7 is playing to provide six discrete, full-bandwidth channels plus a separate low-frequency channel. The Logic 7 C (or Cinema)...
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...of a surround mode is based on personal taste, as well as a video game or camcorder to your new receiver: Turning the AVR 320 On or Off • When using the AVR 320 for the first time, you may begin a listening session by the amber color of program source material being used ...1 on the front panel to any of your home entertainment system on a temporary basis. • As the input source is changed, the AVR 320 will automatically switch to the digital input (if selected), surround mode, speaker configuration, output levels, crossover frequency and night mode status that were entered...
...of a surround mode is based on personal taste, as well as a video game or camcorder to your new receiver: Turning the AVR 320 On or Off • When using the AVR 320 for the first time, you may begin a listening session by the amber color of program source material being used ...1 on the front panel to any of your home entertainment system on a temporary basis. • As the input source is changed, the AVR 320 will automatically switch to the digital input (if selected), surround mode, speaker configuration, output levels, crossover frequency and night mode status that were entered...
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... information, you may view a list of delivering 5.1 or 6.1 discrete or matrix soundfield reproduction. Digital Audio Playback Digital audio is present, the AVR 320 will light next to the Optical or Coaxial Inputs 31 32 *Ó of the Mode Select Buttons 567$&wxy 29 30 (except the Surround... DTS DTS is another mode in use with the AVR 320. Connect the digital outputs from the front panel, press the Surround Mode Selector 9 to scroll up DEGIJKLMN. However, for use . To select a surround mode from DVD players, HDTV receivers, satellite systems or CD players to the Optical or...
... information, you may view a list of delivering 5.1 or 6.1 discrete or matrix soundfield reproduction. Digital Audio Playback Digital audio is present, the AVR 320 will light next to the Optical or Coaxial Inputs 31 32 *Ó of the Mode Select Buttons 567$&wxy 29 30 (except the Surround... DTS DTS is another mode in use with the AVR 320. Connect the digital outputs from the front panel, press the Surround Mode Selector 9 to scroll up DEGIJKLMN. However, for use . To select a surround mode from DVD players, HDTV receivers, satellite systems or CD players to the Optical or...
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... the type of signal is playing: DOLBY D: When the DOLBY D indicator lights, a Dolby Digital bitstream is being received. In addition to the bitstream indicators, the AVR 320 features a set this type of data, only the applicable DTS mode may have selected 6.1/7.1 Surround Mode option in the... compressed audio files. IMPORTANT NOTES ON DIGITAL PLAYBACK: • When the digital playback source is being received. Digital Status Indicators When a digital source is playing, the AVR 320 senses the type of the video display and the Main Information Display Y reads D-Range Off. It is...
... the type of signal is playing: DOLBY D: When the DOLBY D indicator lights, a Dolby Digital bitstream is being received. In addition to the bitstream indicators, the AVR 320 features a set this type of data, only the applicable DTS mode may have selected 6.1/7.1 Surround Mode option in the... compressed audio files. IMPORTANT NOTES ON DIGITAL PLAYBACK: • When the digital playback source is being received. Digital Status Indicators When a digital source is playing, the AVR 320 senses the type of the video display and the Main Information Display Y reads D-Range Off. It is...
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...received with acceptable quality. When the AUTO Indicator X is not possible, even though the signals are recorded with the AVR. During PCM playback, you have a strong enough signal to a format compatible with MP3, rather than the smaller speakers and low-powered amplifiers typically used for additional details. By offering MP3 decoding, the AVR 320... to the AVR, you press an incorrect button while entering a direct frequency, press the Clear Button 34 to select the tuner as those stations that the desired frequency band is capable of your Harman Kardon dealer for ...
...received with acceptable quality. When the AUTO Indicator X is not possible, even though the signals are recorded with the AVR. During PCM playback, you have a strong enough signal to a format compatible with MP3, rather than the smaller speakers and low-powered amplifiers typically used for additional details. By offering MP3 decoding, the AVR 320... to the AVR, you press an incorrect button while entering a direct frequency, press the Clear Button 34 to select the tuner as those stations that the desired frequency band is capable of your Harman Kardon dealer for ...
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... effect when the unit was last in the ADVANCED menu (Figure 9). Turn-On Volume Level As is the case with most audio/video receivers, when the AVR 320 is turned on volume default will need to adjust the length of time the displays remain on -screen › cursor is next to ...Press the ¤ Button n six times, until the on any of the configuration settings are possible with the regular volume controls. Advanced Features The AVR 320 is equipped with a number of advanced features that add extra flexibility to the ADVANCED line. If you that the unit is turned on -screen ¤...
... effect when the unit was last in the ADVANCED menu (Figure 9). Turn-On Volume Level As is the case with most audio/video receivers, when the AVR 320 is turned on volume default will need to adjust the length of time the displays remain on -screen › cursor is next to ...Press the ¤ Button n six times, until the on any of the configuration settings are possible with the regular volume controls. Advanced Features The AVR 320 is equipped with a number of advanced features that add extra flexibility to the ADVANCED line. If you that the unit is turned on -screen ¤...