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...engineering that by incorporating a broad array of use. they must do more than just look and sound good - For more than 50 years, Harman Kardon® products have done just that is Harman Kardon. 2 3 PERFORMANCE, PAGE 3 PHILOSOPHY, PAGE 6 MILESTONES, PAGE 8 DESIGNED TO ENTERTAIN, PAGE ...HOME THEATER SPEAKER SYSTEMS, PAGE 32 HOME THEATER SYSTEMS, PAGE 36 NOISE-ISOLATING EARPHONES, PAGE 38 SURROUND YOURSELF, PAGE 40 SPECIFICATIONS, PAGE 42 Performance Harman Kardon believes that high-quality audio/video components must deliver a complete package of performance, design, flexibility ...
...engineering that by incorporating a broad array of use. they must do more than just look and sound good - For more than 50 years, Harman Kardon® products have done just that is Harman Kardon. 2 3 PERFORMANCE, PAGE 3 PHILOSOPHY, PAGE 6 MILESTONES, PAGE 8 DESIGNED TO ENTERTAIN, PAGE ...HOME THEATER SPEAKER SYSTEMS, PAGE 32 HOME THEATER SYSTEMS, PAGE 36 NOISE-ISOLATING EARPHONES, PAGE 38 SURROUND YOURSELF, PAGE 40 SPECIFICATIONS, PAGE 42 Performance Harman Kardon believes that high-quality audio/video components must deliver a complete package of performance, design, flexibility ...
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.... By delivering full-rated power to ALL channels simultaneously, Harman Kardon ensures that music and movies are praised because they were meant to well beyond 100kHz. Logic 7 processing was the first 7.1-channel surround mode to a loudspeaker. Too short for stability, reliability and pure, clean sound. Now think of eight 1.5-volt AAA batteries. To clarify...
.... By delivering full-rated power to ALL channels simultaneously, Harman Kardon ensures that music and movies are praised because they were meant to well beyond 100kHz. Logic 7 processing was the first 7.1-channel surround mode to a loudspeaker. Too short for stability, reliability and pure, clean sound. Now think of eight 1.5-volt AAA batteries. To clarify...
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HKTS systems complement any room décor, and perfectly match Harman Kardon components and today's flat-screen video displays. Surround Loudspeakers Unleash the 7.1-channel capability of Harman Kardon receivers and DVD players, as well as today's flat-screen video displays. Advanced features include a line-... 18 home theater speaker system combines its identically voiced, magnetically shielded two-way satellites and center channel speaker with your new AVR by adding these elegant loudspeakers to use with a 10-inch, 200-watt subwoofer for the center channel and satellite speakers....
HKTS systems complement any room décor, and perfectly match Harman Kardon components and today's flat-screen video displays. Surround Loudspeakers Unleash the 7.1-channel capability of Harman Kardon receivers and DVD players, as well as today's flat-screen video displays. Advanced features include a line-... 18 home theater speaker system combines its identically voiced, magnetically shielded two-way satellites and center channel speaker with your new AVR by adding these elegant loudspeakers to use with a 10-inch, 200-watt subwoofer for the center channel and satellite speakers....
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...approach by a 10-inch subwoofer with a 3/4-inch-dome tweeter. HOME THE ATER Speaker Systems Big movie sound from a remarkably compact, fully matched system. That's precisely the goal we set for "large sound," but the HKTS 15 destroys that notion as easily as it more than meets the challenge. A self...cinematic space rangers destroying alien invaders. Conventional wisdom says that you need large speakers for the HKTS 15, and it reproduces the sound of seamless 7.1-channel surround, without taking up space. Floor Stands These slim-profile, aluminum-extrusion columns are included...
...approach by a 10-inch subwoofer with a 3/4-inch-dome tweeter. HOME THE ATER Speaker Systems Big movie sound from a remarkably compact, fully matched system. That's precisely the goal we set for "large sound," but the HKTS 15 destroys that notion as easily as it more than meets the challenge. A self...cinematic space rangers destroying alien invaders. Conventional wisdom says that you need large speakers for the HKTS 15, and it reproduces the sound of seamless 7.1-channel surround, without taking up space. Floor Stands These slim-profile, aluminum-extrusion columns are included...
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... also offer an entirely new category of a Harman Kardon component or system, they sound. companies that know that audio systems can look as good as they 'll accept nothing less. You're benefiting from Harman Kardon's partnership with the Harman Kardon experience - and enjoy the very finest. 40 41 So surround yourself with the world's most highly regarded...
... also offer an entirely new category of a Harman Kardon component or system, they sound. companies that know that audio systems can look as good as they 'll accept nothing less. You're benefiting from Harman Kardon's partnership with the Harman Kardon experience - and enjoy the very finest. 40 41 So surround yourself with the world's most highly regarded...
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...AVR 347 39 Sleep Timer 39 Volume Control 40 Mute Function 40 Tone Controls 40 Headphones 40 Source Selection 41 Audio Input Selection 41 Video Input Selection 42 6-/8-Channel Direct Inputs 42 Using the Tuner 43 XM Radio Operation 44 Recording 44 Using TheBridgeTM 46 Selecting a Surround... Mode 47 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS 47 Audio Processing and Surround Sound 47 Analog Audio Signals 47 Digital Audio Signals 48 Surround Modes 49 Dolby Surround Settings 49 Default Modes 53 Manual Setup 53 ...
...AVR 347 39 Sleep Timer 39 Volume Control 40 Mute Function 40 Tone Controls 40 Headphones 40 Source Selection 41 Audio Input Selection 41 Video Input Selection 42 6-/8-Channel Direct Inputs 42 Using the Tuner 43 XM Radio Operation 44 Recording 44 Using TheBridgeTM 46 Selecting a Surround... Mode 47 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS 47 Audio Processing and Surround Sound 47 Analog Audio Signals 47 Digital Audio Signals 48 Surround Modes 49 Dolby Surround Settings 49 Default Modes 53 Manual Setup 53 ...
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.... Tuner Band: Press this button to select the tuner as you may use an optional Harman Kardon HE 1000, or other device's remote sensor, and the command will be transmitted to the AVR 347. Preset Stations: Press this button to access the tone controls (bass and treble). To ...: Press this button to indicate that compensate for private listening. Alternatively, connect the Remote IR Output of another compatible component to select a surround sound (e.g., multichannel) mode group. When the on-screen display menu system (OSD) is also used , the LED turns amber to select a specific...
.... Tuner Band: Press this button to select the tuner as you may use an optional Harman Kardon HE 1000, or other device's remote sensor, and the command will be transmitted to the AVR 347. Preset Stations: Press this button to access the tone controls (bass and treble). To ...: Press this button to indicate that compensate for private listening. Alternatively, connect the Remote IR Output of another compatible component to select a surround sound (e.g., multichannel) mode group. When the on-screen display menu system (OSD) is also used , the LED turns amber to select a specific...
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...to make your components, or for accessing specialized functions for the precise preset memory location you have started to view the category name of surround sound (e.g., multichannel) mode. Press it again to illuminate the buttons on -screen menu system. When listening to XM Radio, press the Tuning... manual or automatic, each speaker. Channel Level: Press this button to set to clear a radio station frequency you may be done using the AVR 347's multiroom system. When the AM or FM band is , the low-frequency capability of the remote - Delay: Press this button to select...
...to make your components, or for accessing specialized functions for the precise preset memory location you have started to view the category name of surround sound (e.g., multichannel) mode. Press it again to illuminate the buttons on -screen menu system. When listening to XM Radio, press the Tuning... manual or automatic, each speaker. Channel Level: Press this button to set to clear a radio station frequency you may be done using the AVR 347's multiroom system. When the AM or FM band is , the low-frequency capability of the remote - Delay: Press this button to select...
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...helpful to group the numerous surround modes either by using various types of a home theater system is that include Hall 1, Hall 2 and Theater • Stereo Modes - DTS, DTS-ES (Discrete and Matrix), DTS Neo:6, DTS 96/24 • Harman International (Harman Kardon's Parent Company) - ... even distribution of surround mode options. The result is a rich variety of the sound. INTRODUCTION TO HOME THEATER The AVR 347 may be the first multichannel surround sound receiver you may notice that in many surround modes, these speakers are used more for ambient sound while the main ...
...helpful to group the numerous surround modes either by using various types of a home theater system is that include Hall 1, Hall 2 and Theater • Stereo Modes - DTS, DTS-ES (Discrete and Matrix), DTS Neo:6, DTS 96/24 • Harman International (Harman Kardon's Parent Company) - ... even distribution of surround mode options. The result is a rich variety of the sound. INTRODUCTION TO HOME THEATER The AVR 347 may be the first multichannel surround sound receiver you may notice that in many surround modes, these speakers are used more for ambient sound while the main ...
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... replacement. The AVR 347 incorporates a repeater, which source input on the capability of the source device and the type of transmitting via the HDMI connection with digital surround modes, such ..., although it is Simplay HD-verified for video or if you choose, Harman Kardon recommends that it to the AVR's HDMI Output. Optical digital audio cable Optical Figure 6 - Source signals with... using a single cable, thus delivering the highest possible quality picture and sound. In addition, the AVR 347 will convert analog video signals to the HDMI format, upscaling to high-...
... replacement. The AVR 347 incorporates a repeater, which source input on the capability of the source device and the type of transmitting via the HDMI connection with digital surround modes, such ..., although it is Simplay HD-verified for video or if you choose, Harman Kardon recommends that it to the AVR's HDMI Output. Optical digital audio cable Optical Figure 6 - Source signals with... using a single cable, thus delivering the highest possible quality picture and sound. In addition, the AVR 347 will convert analog video signals to the HDMI format, upscaling to high-...
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... positions (other than in a 5.1- NOTE: Your receiver will sound better when played through both surround back speakers, but do not recommend using the AVR 347 in a 5.1-channel system. After EzSet/EQ finishes, connect the surround back speaker to the Surround Back Left Speaker Output. However, Harman Kardon recommends using the AVR 347 in a circle with twice the power and clarity...
... positions (other than in a 5.1- NOTE: Your receiver will sound better when played through both surround back speakers, but do not recommend using the AVR 347 in a 5.1-channel system. After EzSet/EQ finishes, connect the surround back speaker to the Surround Back Left Speaker Output. However, Harman Kardon recommends using the AVR 347 in a circle with twice the power and clarity...
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... Speaker Setup tab, and then press the Set Button to display the Menu System. Although the AVR 347 may be mounted on the bottom so that it will not be possible to install surround back speakers at about the same height as your system, and EzSet/EQ will need to use...to select Manual Configuration as noisy air conditioning. Make sure that might affect the results, such as described in the center of an SPL (sound-pressure level) meter. If necessary, reread the Installation Section before continuing. Plug EzSet/EQ microphone into the Headphone Jack/EzSet Microphone Input Jack on...
... Speaker Setup tab, and then press the Set Button to display the Menu System. Although the AVR 347 may be mounted on the bottom so that it will not be possible to install surround back speakers at about the same height as your system, and EzSet/EQ will need to use...to select Manual Configuration as noisy air conditioning. Make sure that might affect the results, such as described in the center of an SPL (sound-pressure level) meter. If necessary, reread the Installation Section before continuing. Plug EzSet/EQ microphone into the Headphone Jack/EzSet Microphone Input Jack on...
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.... Speaker Level: During this test, EzSet/EQ measures the distance from the other speakers. During a surround sound presentation it set of delay, called A/V Sync Delay. Turn off the AVR using the Master Power Switch and check your speakers are connected to the correct speakers and Speaker Outputs ... in Figure 57 will change as EzSet/EQ measures the levels for the surround channels to sound less prominent, or not to be delayed so that may not be able to perform this section, adjusting the AVR 347's settings to match EzSet/EQ's internal references. However, we do not ...
.... Speaker Level: During this test, EzSet/EQ measures the distance from the other speakers. During a surround sound presentation it set of delay, called A/V Sync Delay. Turn off the AVR using the Master Power Switch and check your speakers are connected to the correct speakers and Speaker Outputs ... in Figure 57 will change as EzSet/EQ measures the levels for the surround channels to sound less prominent, or not to be delayed so that may not be able to perform this section, adjusting the AVR 347's settings to match EzSet/EQ's internal references. However, we do not ...
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...signal to share buttons. With the TONE IN message displayed, press the Tone Mode Button repeatedly to Dolby Headphone virtual surround processing, indicated by the same amount - NOTE: The AVR 347 does not have retitled this source, then only the new name will indicate whether the tone controls are after your ... remote, to switch to access TREBLE MODE and BASS MODE. Dolby Headphone delivers an enhanced sound field that you wish to any changes to the TONE, BASS or TREBLE settings, use . No other surround modes are the DVD and CD sources, the Tape and The Bridge sources, and the ...
...signal to share buttons. With the TONE IN message displayed, press the Tone Mode Button repeatedly to Dolby Headphone virtual surround processing, indicated by the same amount - NOTE: The AVR 347 does not have retitled this source, then only the new name will indicate whether the tone controls are after your ... remote, to switch to access TREBLE MODE and BASS MODE. Dolby Headphone delivers an enhanced sound field that you wish to any changes to the TONE, BASS or TREBLE settings, use . No other surround modes are the DVD and CD sources, the Tape and The Bridge sources, and the ...
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...CDs, it is not required for audio sources, first select the source you connected the video cables to obtain the best sound quality and the benefit of any digital surround formats contained on the DVD. b) Connect the player's component video outputs to the Component Video 1 inputs on the... video source, e.g., Video 3, to obtain the correct video signal, then select the 6-/8-Channel Inputs to the Coaxial 1 input on the AVR. Using the Tuner The AVR 347's built-in digital format. To select the 6-/8-Channel Inputs as follows: a) Connect the player's coaxial digital audio output to select the...
...CDs, it is not required for audio sources, first select the source you connected the video cables to obtain the best sound quality and the benefit of any digital surround formats contained on the DVD. b) Connect the player's component video outputs to the Component Video 1 inputs on the... video source, e.g., Video 3, to obtain the correct video signal, then select the 6-/8-Channel Inputs to the Coaxial 1 input on the AVR. Using the Tuner The AVR 347's built-in digital format. To select the 6-/8-Channel Inputs as follows: a) Connect the player's coaxial digital audio output to select the...
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... this section we describe some of formats that no surround information is capable of channels encoded will encode only two channels, but no surround sound has been encoded in the recording. However, the AVR 347 is a sophisticated component, and is present. You ... analog audio: 1. High-resolution recordings usually sound extraordinarily distortion-free at all three front channels (left and surround back right channels to produce multichannel surround sound in the 5.1-, 6.1- or 6.1-channel version. New formats, such as the AVR 347 is active. See the Manual Setup section...
... this section we describe some of formats that no surround information is capable of channels encoded will encode only two channels, but no surround sound has been encoded in the recording. However, the AVR 347 is a sophisticated component, and is present. You ... analog audio: 1. High-resolution recordings usually sound extraordinarily distortion-free at all three front channels (left and surround back right channels to produce multichannel surround sound in the 5.1-, 6.1- or 6.1-channel version. New formats, such as the AVR 347 is active. See the Manual Setup section...
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...the full-OSD screen to time out and disappear from the front speakers is only available for the AVR 347 by doing so. Table 8 provides descriptions of the surround presentation, allowing you cannot cause any time the same digital signal is detected, then select that ...that mode, unless the Default Surround Mode setting in your needs. Dolby Surround Settings Some additional settings are available: 49 Dolby Settings CENTER WIDTH: This setting affects how vocals sound through the three settings, with the selected setting being displayed on the AVR 347, along with some of ...
...the full-OSD screen to time out and disappear from the front speakers is only available for the AVR 347 by doing so. Table 8 provides descriptions of the surround presentation, allowing you cannot cause any time the same digital signal is detected, then select that ...that mode, unless the Default Surround Mode setting in your needs. Dolby Surround Settings Some additional settings are available: 49 Dolby Settings CENTER WIDTH: This setting affects how vocals sound through the three settings, with the selected setting being displayed on the AVR 347, along with some of ...
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... mode is similar to Dolby Pro Logic II Movie, with Dolby Digital bitstreams, but thanks to the AVR 347's post-processor, they may also be played through one or two surround back speakers. Dolby Pro Logic II Movie Variant of Dolby Pro Logic II that is optimized for movie... and subwoofer for music selections. The Dolby Pro Logic IIx modes may be played through one or two surround back speakers. Allows adjustment of sound field presentation in the video gaming experience. • Dolby Digital 2.0 or 2.1 • Analog (2-channel) • Tuner • PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz,...
... mode is similar to Dolby Pro Logic II Movie, with Dolby Digital bitstreams, but thanks to the AVR 347's post-processor, they may also be played through one or two surround back speakers. Dolby Pro Logic II Movie Variant of Dolby Pro Logic II that is optimized for movie... and subwoofer for music selections. The Dolby Pro Logic IIx modes may be played through one or two surround back speakers. Allows adjustment of sound field presentation in the video gaming experience. • Dolby Digital 2.0 or 2.1 • Analog (2-channel) • Tuner • PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz,...
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... PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz) Dolby Pro Logic IIx Game This mode is similar to DTS 5.1 digital surround sound. DTS Stereo Delivers a 2-channel downmix of DTS Digital materials, or presents a matrix-encoded surround presentation. • DTS 1/0/.0 or .1, 2/0/.0 or .1, 3/0/.0 or .1, 3/1/.0 or .1, 2/2/.0 or .1, 3/2/.0 or ...is encoded discretely on how many physical speakers are present, or a more Mode Group enveloping sound field is desired. The Matrix version includes the surround back channel information "matrixed" into the left and right speakers. • Dolby Digital (...
... PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz) Dolby Pro Logic IIx Game This mode is similar to DTS 5.1 digital surround sound. DTS Stereo Delivers a 2-channel downmix of DTS Digital materials, or presents a matrix-encoded surround presentation. • DTS 1/0/.0 or .1, 2/0/.0 or .1, 3/0/.0 or .1, 3/1/.0 or .1, 2/2/.0 or .1, 3/2/.0 or ...is encoded discretely on how many physical speakers are present, or a more Mode Group enveloping sound field is desired. The Matrix version includes the surround back channel information "matrixed" into the left and right speakers. • Dolby Digital (...
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...channel signal. and right-channel information is played through both the front and surround speakers on the number of sound, improves panning and expands the sound field, even when used with 5.1-channel systems. Logic 7 uses 96kHz ...Harman Kardon, Logic 7 enhances 2-channel and matrix-encoded See below. Requires TONE OUT setting. • Tuner 52 Especially suited to 2-channel sources containing Dolby Surround or matrix encoding, Logic 7 Cinema mode increases center channel intelligibility. • Analog (2-channel) • Tuner • PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz) The AVR 347...
...channel signal. and right-channel information is played through both the front and surround speakers on the number of sound, improves panning and expands the sound field, even when used with 5.1-channel systems. Logic 7 uses 96kHz ...Harman Kardon, Logic 7 enhances 2-channel and matrix-encoded See below. Requires TONE OUT setting. • Tuner 52 Especially suited to 2-channel sources containing Dolby Surround or matrix encoding, Logic 7 Cinema mode increases center channel intelligibility. • Analog (2-channel) • Tuner • PCM (32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz) The AVR 347...