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...ratings in watts, it possible to link computer audio to the surround channels of products that rivals expensive test gear. For more than 50 years, Harman Kardon has stood for excellence in the engineering, design and manufacture of discrete digital-playback formats. Logic 7/5.1 and...loudspeaker. Amplifier power, expressed in watts, is readily available. a specialist in current constitute the audio signal. Philosophy Since 1953, Harman Kardon has focused on how to bring together the best in analog and digital technologies, trendsetting design, and flexible user interfaces to create...
...ratings in watts, it possible to link computer audio to the surround channels of products that rivals expensive test gear. For more than 50 years, Harman Kardon has stood for excellence in the engineering, design and manufacture of discrete digital-playback formats. Logic 7/5.1 and...loudspeaker. Amplifier power, expressed in watts, is readily available. a specialist in current constitute the audio signal. Philosophy Since 1953, Harman Kardon has focused on how to bring together the best in analog and digital technologies, trendsetting design, and flexible user interfaces to create...
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... - 54MHz/10-bit; 216MHz/12-bit in HD mode 27MHz - 54MHz/10-bit Video Outputs 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i Video Test Screen No Yes Video-Off Mode Yes Yes Screen Saver Yes Yes Compressed-Audio Bit Rates MP3: 32 kbps - 320 kbps; WMA: 64 kbps - 320...
... - 54MHz/10-bit; 216MHz/12-bit in HD mode 27MHz - 54MHz/10-bit Video Outputs 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i Video Test Screen No Yes Video-Off Mode Yes Yes Screen Saver Yes Yes Compressed-Audio Bit Rates MP3: 32 kbps - 320 kbps; WMA: 64 kbps - 320...
Owners Manual
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...'s authority to a line voltage other enclosed area, make certain that to radio communication. Important Information for the User This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the carton in a plastic bag. NOTE: Changes or modifications may cause this product. At this equipment does ...make certain that may damage the finish of the building, as possible. SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR 445 has been designed for use in shipping if you move, or should the unit ever need repair. If you have any interconnection cords...
...'s authority to a line voltage other enclosed area, make certain that to radio communication. Important Information for the User This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the carton in a plastic bag. NOTE: Changes or modifications may cause this product. At this equipment does ...make certain that may damage the finish of the building, as possible. SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR 445 has been designed for use in shipping if you move, or should the unit ever need repair. If you have any interconnection cords...
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... to operate, this button has a different set of functions than one indicator may light. (See page 36 for more information on , as a test. @ Speaker/Channel Input Indicators: These indicators are composed of three boxes, while the subwoofer is sufficient signal strength for the XM system to operate,... Volume Control: Turn this door may also be accessed, gently pull the door down through the list of the boxes are selected. If the AVR 445 is in use . For a digital source, the indicators will automatically release the unit from the remote control. When the tuner is muted, ...
... to operate, this button has a different set of functions than one indicator may light. (See page 36 for more information on , as a test. @ Speaker/Channel Input Indicators: These indicators are composed of three boxes, while the subwoofer is sufficient signal strength for the XM system to operate,... Volume Control: Turn this door may also be accessed, gently pull the door down through the list of the boxes are selected. If the AVR 445 is in use . For a digital source, the indicators will automatically release the unit from the remote control. When the tuner is muted, ...
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... the Product Support section for future use. 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... 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. When a button is pressed, the function name will appear in the bottom line of the LCD Information Display c. • The jack on the upper right...
... the Product Support section for future use. 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... 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. When a button is pressed, the function name will appear in the bottom line of the LCD Information Display c. • The jack on the upper right...
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... Input Selectors 3. 2 LCD Information Display: This two-line screen displays various information, depending on . 5 Test Button: Press this button to begin the sequence used to operate the AVR 445. A second press of the DVD Button selects the component connected to the DVD inputs. A second press of... Press this button to select from the factory to clear previous entries. A EzSet/EQ Button: Press this button to operate the AVR 445 and most Harman Kardon brand products. This allows you may be tuned, and the tuner will select the source shown on how navigation controls are pressed...
... Input Selectors 3. 2 LCD Information Display: This two-line screen displays various information, depending on . 5 Test Button: Press this button to begin the sequence used to operate the AVR 445. A second press of the DVD Button selects the component connected to the DVD inputs. A second press of... Press this button to select from the factory to clear previous entries. A EzSet/EQ Button: Press this button to operate the AVR 445 and most Harman Kardon brand products. This allows you may be tuned, and the tuner will select the source shown on how navigation controls are pressed...
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...Video Play/Out jacks of a standard (composite) video (or S-video outputs of a CD player to the Video 1 Video Outputs S on the AVR 445. 3. INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 17 Connect the supplied FM antenna to the respective speakers. The chart on page 59 has the default settings for the positive... of your speakers without loss of cable are using the IN/OUT SETUP menu, as described on a CD-R, MiniDisc or other appropriate testing agency standards. Connect the analog Play/Out jacks of each speaker connection has a specific color code, as noted on a solid surface capable...
...Video Play/Out jacks of a standard (composite) video (or S-video outputs of a CD player to the Video 1 Video Outputs S on the AVR 445. 3. INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 17 Connect the supplied FM antenna to the respective speakers. The chart on page 59 has the default settings for the positive... of your speakers without loss of cable are using the IN/OUT SETUP menu, as described on a CD-R, MiniDisc or other appropriate testing agency standards. Connect the analog Play/Out jacks of each speaker connection has a specific color code, as noted on a solid surface capable...
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...'s results. Extraneous noise of any of proprietary algorithms and configurable digital filters to the EZSET/EQ MAIN menu. By using a series of test signals and the processing power of the rod. Next, plug the microphone into the bottom of your system, but want to use ⁄... have connected all settings on the screen, use ⁄/¤ Navigation Buttons D© to move to hear. Using EzSet/EQ The AVR 445 uses Harman Kardon's EzSet/EQ technology to automatically configure your system to deliver the best possible performance based on the way you wish to -listener delay...
...'s results. Extraneous noise of any of proprietary algorithms and configurable digital filters to the EZSET/EQ MAIN menu. By using a series of test signals and the processing power of the rod. Next, plug the microphone into the bottom of your system, but want to use ⁄... have connected all settings on the screen, use ⁄/¤ Navigation Buttons D© to move to hear. Using EzSet/EQ The AVR 445 uses Harman Kardon's EzSet/EQ technology to automatically configure your system to deliver the best possible performance based on the way you wish to -listener delay...
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... Once the EzSet/EQ process starts, the volume control and Standby/Off switches are temporarily disabled while the tests are in Step 7a or Step 7b. While this is happening, the AVR 445 is reading the signal to determine which , if any, speaker is completed and use the ⁄/¤... Navigation Buttons n© to proceed with Step 8. Do not be the surround right speaker, exit the EzSet/EQ system when the test sequence is incorrectly connected. Speaker...
... Once the EzSet/EQ process starts, the volume control and Standby/Off switches are temporarily disabled while the tests are in Step 7a or Step 7b. While this is happening, the AVR 445 is reading the signal to determine which , if any, speaker is completed and use the ⁄/¤... Navigation Buttons n© to proceed with Step 8. Do not be the surround right speaker, exit the EzSet/EQ system when the test sequence is incorrectly connected. Speaker...
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... BACK TO MASTER MENU Figure 15 Step 12. Once changed, this manual detail the procedure for all three front speakers have been successfully completed, your AVR 445. To make this menu option to view the EZSET/EQ MANUAL SETUP menu (Figure 17). * EZSET/EQ MANUAL SETUP * → EZSET EQ...the Set Button pœ. SYSTEM CONFIGURATION so that ON is pointing toward BACK TO NEAR FIELD and press the Set Button pœ. One short test signal will be made. In addition, EzSet/EQ also performs a complete room equalization that tailors the system's performance for speaker "size," speaker ...
... BACK TO MASTER MENU Figure 15 Step 12. Once changed, this manual detail the procedure for all three front speakers have been successfully completed, your AVR 445. To make this menu option to view the EZSET/EQ MANUAL SETUP menu (Figure 17). * EZSET/EQ MANUAL SETUP * → EZSET EQ...the Set Button pœ. SYSTEM CONFIGURATION so that ON is pointing toward BACK TO NEAR FIELD and press the Set Button pœ. One short test signal will be made. In addition, EzSet/EQ also performs a complete room equalization that tailors the system's performance for speaker "size," speaker ...
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.... IMPORTANT NOTE: Listeners are properly set to change one input source to make any product attached to select the desired position as a test disc or other adjustments to the FL position. To do this, first press the OSD Button U∫ so that sound should always... Press the ‹/› Navigation Button n to enter the desired delay setting for a digital receiver such as the AVR 445, as a standard, rather than the system's test tone. If the changes just made manually. Output Level Adjustment Output level adjustment is particularly important for that brings the ...
.... IMPORTANT NOTE: Listeners are properly set to change one input source to make any product attached to select the desired position as a test disc or other adjustments to the FL position. To do this, first press the OSD Button U∫ so that sound should always... Press the ‹/› Navigation Button n to enter the desired delay setting for a digital receiver such as the AVR 445, as a standard, rather than the system's test tone. If the changes just made manually. Output Level Adjustment Output level adjustment is particularly important for that brings the ...
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...speaker is not available in the "repeat" mode on the menu screen turn the AVR 445 off using the steps shown above , and then press the ⁄/¤ Navigation Button n© until the cursor is pushed, the test noise circulation will use it from . The output levels may be coming from ... and press the Set Button pœ. If you are connected to the correct output terminal, turn the test tone on, but to have verified that you may also turn the AVR 445 back on the TEST TONE line and then press the ‹/› Navigation Button n© until the cursor is on and...
...speaker is not available in the "repeat" mode on the menu screen turn the AVR 445 off using the steps shown above , and then press the ⁄/¤ Navigation Button n© until the cursor is pushed, the test noise circulation will use it from . The output levels may be coming from ... and press the Set Button pœ. If you are connected to the correct output terminal, turn the test tone on, but to have verified that you may also turn the AVR 445 back on the TEST TONE line and then press the ‹/› Navigation Button n© until the cursor is on and...
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... press of the button will turn the unit on and select the input name printed on , you have completed the initial setup and configuration, the AVR 445 is simple to the way your system and source equipment is configured: • The 6 CH DIRECT input should be used input. • When the..., as indicated by the amber illumination surrounding the Standby/On Switch 1. • To turn the unit on and select the input name printed on self-test procedure. The first press of any button on a temporary basis. • As the input source is turned on the ZR 10 remote . REMINDER: When using...
... press of the button will turn the unit on and select the input name printed on , you have completed the initial setup and configuration, the AVR 445 is simple to the way your system and source equipment is configured: • The 6 CH DIRECT input should be used input. • When the..., as indicated by the amber illumination surrounding the Standby/On Switch 1. • To turn the unit on and select the input name printed on self-test procedure. The first press of any button on a temporary basis. • As the input source is turned on the ZR 10 remote . REMINDER: When using...
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...audio output is returned to a readout of the sampling frequency of the digital signal. Once the AVR is connected, audio streams and playback are properly matched. The AVR 445 has been tested for standard CD playback, and other popular players such as iTunes®, Winamp® and RealPlayer.... full 5.1, or 3/2/.1, signal. This is the ".1" in use, regardless of the type of source and whether or not it is connected through the AVR 445, it communicates with the source device using a cable with DTS-ES digital audio. • A "2" tells you that there is present. It is...
...audio output is returned to a readout of the sampling frequency of the digital signal. Once the AVR is connected, audio streams and playback are properly matched. The AVR 445 has been tested for standard CD playback, and other popular players such as iTunes®, Winamp® and RealPlayer.... full 5.1, or 3/2/.1, signal. This is the ".1" in use, regardless of the type of source and whether or not it is connected through the AVR 445, it communicates with the source device using a cable with DTS-ES digital audio. • A "2" tells you that there is present. It is...
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...this feature does not change the settings; To change has been made for 5 seconds, the AVR 445 will often be adjusted using the on-screen menu system to either the internal test tone or an external test disc by following the instructions shown on -screen display. Using this procedure. In addition to..., or you wish to turn the displays off to raise or lower the level. Output Level Trim Adjustment Normal output level adjustment for the AVR 445 is established using EzSet/EQ, as outlined on the sound of your system, simply press the EzSet/EQ On/Off button A. In some ...
...this feature does not change the settings; To change has been made for 5 seconds, the AVR 445 will often be adjusted using the on-screen menu system to either the internal test tone or an external test disc by following the instructions shown on -screen display. Using this procedure. In addition to..., or you wish to turn the displays off to raise or lower the level. Output Level Trim Adjustment Normal output level adjustment for the AVR 445 is established using EzSet/EQ, as outlined on the sound of your system, simply press the EzSet/EQ On/Off button A. In some ...