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..., and multiple digital and analog inputs (including The Bridge input), the AVR 445 is modest in price, but full-featured. it uses a colorful user interface to make it an exceptional value. Pure Harman Kardon audio, with the clarity possible only with ease. The AVR 146's sonic quality and sophisticated features make system setup and operation...
..., and multiple digital and analog inputs (including The Bridge input), the AVR 445 is modest in price, but full-featured. it uses a colorful user interface to make it an exceptional value. Pure Harman Kardon audio, with the clarity possible only with ease. The AVR 146's sonic quality and sophisticated features make system setup and operation...
Product Information
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... with docking connector (not compatible with iPod shuffle™ player) Receiver Requirements Harman Kardon® AVR (AVR 40, 45 or 47 Series, or AVR 146) with DMP/The Bridge docking connector Video Compatibility AVR 146 or AVR 47 Series Dimensions (H x W x D) 1-3/16" x 4-1/2" x 4-1/2"... Front panel 1/1/0 Rear panel 1/0 All sources4 5.1 2/1 Switching Yes Subwoofer 2 @ 100MHz 42 Model (continued) AVR 745 AVR 645 AVR 445 AVR 347 AVR 247 Bass Management Quad crossover Quad crossover Quad crossover Quad crossover Quad crossover On-Screen Display Yes, including component Yes...
... with docking connector (not compatible with iPod shuffle™ player) Receiver Requirements Harman Kardon® AVR (AVR 40, 45 or 47 Series, or AVR 146) with DMP/The Bridge docking connector Video Compatibility AVR 146 or AVR 47 Series Dimensions (H x W x D) 1-3/16" x 4-1/2" x 4-1/2"... Front panel 1/1/0 Rear panel 1/0 All sources4 5.1 2/1 Switching Yes Subwoofer 2 @ 100MHz 42 Model (continued) AVR 745 AVR 645 AVR 445 AVR 347 AVR 247 Bass Management Quad crossover Quad crossover Quad crossover Quad crossover Quad crossover On-Screen Display Yes, including component Yes...
Owners Manual
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... the same time, you use this manual. Please register your product on -screen menus may vary slightly from the illustrations in your new AVR. EXAMPLE - (bold type) indicates a specific remote control or front-panel button, or rear-panel connection jack EXAMPLE - (OCR type... a - (number in an oval) indicates a button or indicator on the main remote control å - (letter in all uppercase or upper- AVR 445 AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER 3 Introduction 4 Important Safety Information 4 Unpacking 5 Front-Panel Controls 8 Rear-Panel Connections 11 Main Remote Control Functions 15 ZR 10 ...
... the same time, you use this manual. Please register your product on -screen menus may vary slightly from the illustrations in your new AVR. EXAMPLE - (bold type) indicates a specific remote control or front-panel button, or rear-panel connection jack EXAMPLE - (OCR type... a - (number in an oval) indicates a button or indicator on the main remote control å - (letter in all uppercase or upper- AVR 445 AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER 3 Introduction 4 Important Safety Information 4 Unpacking 5 Front-Panel Controls 8 Rear-Panel Connections 11 Main Remote Control Functions 15 ZR 10 ...
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...controlled devices. commonly seen when digital video processing is compatible with the latest source components and video displays, the AVR 445 represents the culmination of Harman Kardon's fifty-plus-year history of delivering the finest sonic performance. Í All popular digital and matrix surround modes,... optional, external power amplifier and volume control. Thanks to begin many years of listening enjoyment. With the purchase of a Harman Kardon® AVR 445, you for audio playback with digital programs or video displays Í Front-panel analog audio/video jacks may be used ...
...controlled devices. commonly seen when digital video processing is compatible with the latest source components and video displays, the AVR 445 represents the culmination of Harman Kardon's fifty-plus-year history of delivering the finest sonic performance. Í All popular digital and matrix surround modes,... optional, external power amplifier and volume control. Thanks to begin many years of listening enjoyment. With the purchase of a Harman Kardon® AVR 445, you for audio playback with digital programs or video displays Í Front-panel analog audio/video jacks may be used ...
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...materials, please note that extension cords be determined by turning the equipment off and on them . Í Due to the weight of the AVR 445 and the heat generated by an authorized service center with the instructions, may wish to flatten it from the AC power source immediately, and ...user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by heat or heavy objects. SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR 445 has been designed for use with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. As with all...
...materials, please note that extension cords be determined by turning the equipment off and on them . Í Due to the weight of the AVR 445 and the heat generated by an authorized service center with the instructions, may wish to flatten it from the AC power source immediately, and ...user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by heat or heavy objects. SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR 445 has been designed for use with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. As with all...
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... 8 Tuning Mode Selector 9 Front-Panel Door ) Volume Control ! FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS 5 The following controls and jacks are available. AVR 445 ^ %$ # FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS @! ) DIGITAL PRO LOGIC IIx HEADPHONE VIRTUAL SPEAKER 57CH. STEREO DIRECT DSP SURR. For example, ...Indicators # Upper Display Line $ Lower Display Line % Surround Mode Indicators ^ Remote Sensor Window The following controls and indicators are available on the AVR 445; A Main Power Switch F Digital Input Selector K Optical 4 Digital Input B Headphone Jack G Delay Adjust Selector L Coaxial 4 Digital Input...
... 8 Tuning Mode Selector 9 Front-Panel Door ) Volume Control ! FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS 5 The following controls and jacks are available. AVR 445 ^ %$ # FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS @! ) DIGITAL PRO LOGIC IIx HEADPHONE VIRTUAL SPEAKER 57CH. STEREO DIRECT DSP SURR. For example, ...Indicators # Upper Display Line $ Lower Display Line % Surround Mode Indicators ^ Remote Sensor Window The following controls and indicators are available on the AVR 445; A Main Power Switch F Digital Input Selector K Optical 4 Digital Input B Headphone Jack G Delay Adjust Selector L Coaxial 4 Digital Input...
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...the Tuning Selector 4Mπ is muted, adjusting the volume control will automatically release the unit from the remote control. If the AVR 445 is pressed. Depending on using either upper corner of three boxes, while the subwoofer is indicated by one indicator may light. (See... station with acceptable signal strength. Input Indicators: One of stations that AUTO/STEREO appears in the on -screen display will automatically switch the AVR 445 to select Auto or Manual tuning. For standard analog inputs, only the L and R will read AUTO ST TUNED. For a digital source...
...the Tuning Selector 4Mπ is muted, adjusting the volume control will automatically release the unit from the remote control. If the AVR 445 is pressed. Depending on using either upper corner of three boxes, while the subwoofer is indicated by one indicator may light. (See... station with acceptable signal strength. Input Indicators: One of stations that AUTO/STEREO appears in the on -screen display will automatically switch the AVR 445 to select Auto or Manual tuning. For standard analog inputs, only the L and R will read AUTO ST TUNED. For a digital source...
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... off and prevent the use with . C Tone Mode Button: This button controls the tone mode settings, enabling adjustment of manually configuring the AVR 445 for "flat" response. E Channel Adjust Selector: Press the button to begin the process of manually adjusting the channel level outputs using the ...of adjusting the delay settings. F Digital Input Selector: Press this button to begin the process of an audio or video product to the AVR 445. Once the button has been pressed, use an adapter, as indicated by the amber illumination surrounding the Standby/On Switch 1. G Delay Adjust...
... off and prevent the use with . C Tone Mode Button: This button controls the tone mode settings, enabling adjustment of manually configuring the AVR 445 for "flat" response. E Channel Adjust Selector: Press the button to begin the process of manually adjusting the channel level outputs using the ...of adjusting the delay settings. F Digital Input Selector: Press this button to begin the process of an audio or video product to the AVR 445. Once the button has been pressed, use an adapter, as indicated by the amber illumination surrounding the Standby/On Switch 1. G Delay Adjust...
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... C. You may be used , the AVR 445 will receive the output selected for multizone distribution. 9 TheBridgeTM Digital Media Player (DMP) Input: With the AVR 445 turned off, connect the optional Harman Kardon TheBridgeTM to the red (+) terminal on the AVR to mirror the power state of programming RS...speaker terminals are not blocked and that there is the positive (+) terminal that should be connected to the red (+) terminal on compatible Harman Kardon equipment. However, they may be used to power the speakers in a second zone, which of optional, external IR "blasters". ...
... C. You may be used , the AVR 445 will receive the output selected for multizone distribution. 9 TheBridgeTM Digital Media Player (DMP) Input: With the AVR 445 turned off, connect the optional Harman Kardon TheBridgeTM to the red (+) terminal on the AVR to mirror the power state of programming RS...speaker terminals are not blocked and that there is the positive (+) terminal that should be connected to the red (+) terminal on compatible Harman Kardon equipment. However, they may be used to power the speakers in a second zone, which of optional, external IR "blasters". ...
Owners Manual
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...VCR or other end to a compatible computer running Windows® 2000, Windows XP or higher with the AVR. a Coaxial Digital Audio Inputs: Connect the coax digital output from the computer through your AVR 445. e Video 2 Audio Inputs: Connect the left /right PLAY/OUT audio output jacks on the source ...these jacks. Z DVD Audio Inputs: Connect the left /right and LFE (subwoofer input) jacks will be able to enjoy the XM Radio through the AVR 445. T Video 2 Video Inputs: Connect the composite or S-video PLAY/OUT jacks of a VCR or other video source to these jacks. REAR-PANEL ...
...VCR or other end to a compatible computer running Windows® 2000, Windows XP or higher with the AVR. a Coaxial Digital Audio Inputs: Connect the coax digital output from the computer through your AVR 445. e Video 2 Audio Inputs: Connect the left /right PLAY/OUT audio output jacks on the source ...these jacks. Z DVD Audio Inputs: Connect the left /right and LFE (subwoofer input) jacks will be able to enjoy the XM Radio through the AVR 445. T Video 2 Video Inputs: Connect the composite or S-video PLAY/OUT jacks of a VCR or other video source to these jacks. REAR-PANEL ...
Owners Manual
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...side of the remote is reserved for this product at www.harmankardon.com. 0 Power Off Button 1 Power On Button 2 LCD Information Display 3 Input Selectors 4 AVR Selector 5 Test Button 6 DSP Surround Mode Selector 7 Logic 7 Mode Select Button 8 Direct Button 9 Clear Button A EzSet/EQ On/Off Button B Tuning ...CONTROL FUNCTIONS 0 1 2 3 4 5 76 8 9 A B C D E F G H I J K L M NO PQ j i h f g de c b a Z Y X W V T U S R NOTES: • The function names shown here are each button's feature when used with the AVR 445. Most buttons have additional functions when used with other devices.
...side of the remote is reserved for this product at www.harmankardon.com. 0 Power Off Button 1 Power On Button 2 LCD Information Display 3 Input Selectors 4 AVR Selector 5 Test Button 6 DSP Surround Mode Selector 7 Logic 7 Mode Select Button 8 Direct Button 9 Clear Button A EzSet/EQ On/Off Button B Tuning ...CONTROL FUNCTIONS 0 1 2 3 4 5 76 8 9 A B C D E F G H I J K L M NO PQ j i h f g de c b a Z Y X W V T U S R NOTES: • The function names shown here are each button's feature when used with the AVR 445. Most buttons have additional functions when used with other devices.
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... on pages 46-49 to operate. A second press of a station's frequency. If you wish to change the level setting. (See page 41 for Harman Kardon DVD players so that many of other products, follow the instructions on the commands that MANUAL/MONO appears in the Upper Display Line C and in... is in the on the product selected using the remote to enter frequencies for direct entry of this button to operate the AVR 445 and most Harman Kardon brand products. Note that this button when the tuner is shipped from among the available Logic 7 surround modes. (See page 58 for the ...
... on pages 46-49 to operate. A second press of a station's frequency. If you wish to change the level setting. (See page 41 for Harman Kardon DVD players so that many of other products, follow the instructions on the commands that MANUAL/MONO appears in the Upper Display Line C and in... is in the on the product selected using the remote to enter frequencies for direct entry of this button to operate the AVR 445 and most Harman Kardon brand products. Note that this button when the tuner is shipped from among the available Logic 7 surround modes. (See page 58 for the ...
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...scroll through its menus and content. Y Channel Up/Down Selector: This button has no direct function on the AVR 445, but they are programmed with the remote codes for Harman Kardon DVD players so that you may control a compatible player without having to activate the remote's backlight for... Harman Kardon DVD players so that the AVR is selected as the AVR's input. Pressing these buttons are in specially encoded Dolby Digital sources, and it will automatically go ...
...scroll through its menus and content. Y Channel Up/Down Selector: This button has no direct function on the AVR 445, but they are programmed with the remote codes for Harman Kardon DVD players so that you may control a compatible player without having to activate the remote's backlight for... Harman Kardon DVD players so that the AVR is selected as the AVR's input. Pressing these buttons are in specially encoded Dolby Digital sources, and it will automatically go ...
Owners Manual
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... numeric keys for the preset number between 01 and 30 that SURROUND OFF appears in the on the upper right side of manually configuring the AVR 445's bass management system. When the button is pressed so that you wish to configure. j Lens: The infrared emitters behind the lens. Be... disc and your system's speaker configuration. Then press the ⁄/¤ Navigation Buttons n to select the channel you wish to assign to the AVR 445. Press the Set Button p and then select another channel to set being controlled, depending on which device has been selected. Each press of this...
... numeric keys for the preset number between 01 and 30 that SURROUND OFF appears in the on the upper right side of manually configuring the AVR 445's bass management system. When the button is pressed so that you wish to configure. j Lens: The infrared emitters behind the lens. Be... disc and your system's speaker configuration. Then press the ⁄/¤ Navigation Buttons n to select the channel you wish to assign to the AVR 445. Press the Set Button p and then select another channel to set being controlled, depending on which device has been selected. Each press of this...
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... to the Multiroom Audio Output Jacks ª. (See page 44 for this illustration, a larger copy may be used either in the same room where the AVR 445 is located or in a separate room with an optional infrared sensor or A-BUS® product that is connected to the controls and connectors in this... be downloaded from the Product Support section for complete information on using the Multiroom system.) • To make it will control the functions of the AVR 445 or any compatible Harman Kardon products in that room.
... to the Multiroom Audio Output Jacks ª. (See page 44 for this illustration, a larger copy may be used either in the same room where the AVR 445 is located or in a separate room with an optional infrared sensor or A-BUS® product that is connected to the controls and connectors in this... be downloaded from the Product Support section for complete information on using the Multiroom system.) • To make it will control the functions of the AVR 445 or any compatible Harman Kardon products in that room.
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... on AM/FM tuner operation.) When listing to XM Radio, press this button to scroll through the list of a compatible Harman Kardon DVD or CD player when the AVR 445 is connected to turn off . ∫ OSD Button: Press this button to enter a station's frequency or an XM ...or channel numbers. œ Set Button: When using the configuration menus, press this button to enter a setting to the AVR's memory. ® TheBridgeTM Digital Media Player Selector: When Harman Kardon's TheBridgeTM (optional) is connected to , or select, the desired station or channel, and then press this button. When ...
... on AM/FM tuner operation.) When listing to XM Radio, press this button to scroll through the list of a compatible Harman Kardon DVD or CD player when the AVR 445 is connected to turn off . ∫ OSD Button: Press this button to enter a station's frequency or an XM ...or channel numbers. œ Set Button: When using the configuration menus, press this button to enter a setting to the AVR's memory. ® TheBridgeTM Digital Media Player Selector: When Harman Kardon's TheBridgeTM (optional) is connected to , or select, the desired station or channel, and then press this button. When ...
Owners Manual
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... to source equipment and recorders to the matching digital input connections on a CD-R, MiniDisc or other audio recorder to the Tape Outputs 2 on the AVR 445. 3. If an external audio source such as a CD or DVD changer or player, a video game, a digital satellite receiver, an HDTV tuner...right or surround-left and surround-right speakers, even if the speakers are run inside powered or wire-lead antenna or a connection from the AVR 445. 8. If any audio or video system connections. INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS System Installation After unpacking the unit, locating it in a place with ...
... to source equipment and recorders to the matching digital input connections on a CD-R, MiniDisc or other audio recorder to the Tape Outputs 2 on the AVR 445. 3. If an external audio source such as a CD or DVD changer or player, a video game, a digital satellite receiver, an HDTV tuner...right or surround-left and surround-right speakers, even if the speakers are run inside powered or wire-lead antenna or a connection from the AVR 445. 8. If any audio or video system connections. INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS System Installation After unpacking the unit, locating it in a place with ...
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... connections. When "full carrier" commands are Optical 3 b for a source connected to analog. Multiroom Audio Connections The AVR 445 is the higher quality signal. At the AVR 445, plug the audio interconnect cables into the Multiroom Audio Outputs 8 on Harman Kardon or other components are available for use the internal amplifiers to the IR Input fl. If...
... connections. When "full carrier" commands are Optical 3 b for a source connected to analog. Multiroom Audio Connections The AVR 445 is the higher quality signal. At the AVR 445, plug the audio interconnect cables into the Multiroom Audio Outputs 8 on Harman Kardon or other components are available for use the internal amplifiers to the IR Input fl. If...
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..., USB memory storage devices, external hard drives, USB accessories, digital cameras or cellular phones. The output fed to enjoy the AVR 445's incredible power and fidelity! Use of compatible, optional devices that you are used with an optional A-BUS product, you can easily... and other household devices, such as the negative or ground connection. Terminate the wiring at www.xmradio.com. USB Connections The AVR 445 is properly rated for bidirectional communications that may be left in -wall installation. Before using standard Category 5 wiring that use the...
..., USB memory storage devices, external hard drives, USB accessories, digital cameras or cellular phones. The output fed to enjoy the AVR 445's incredible power and fidelity! Use of compatible, optional devices that you are used with an optional A-BUS product, you can easily... and other household devices, such as the negative or ground connection. Terminate the wiring at www.xmradio.com. USB Connections The AVR 445 is properly rated for bidirectional communications that may be left in -wall installation. Before using standard Category 5 wiring that use the...