Harman Kardon AVR 445 User Manual
Typographical Conventions
In order to help you use this manual with the remote control, front-panel controls and rear-panel connections,
certain conventions have been used.
In order to help you use this manual with the remote control, front-panel controls and rear-panel connections,
certain conventions have been used.
EXAMPLE – (bold type) indicates a specific remote control or front-panel button, or rear-panel
connection jack
connection jack
EXAMPLE – (OCR type) indicates a message that is visible on screen, or on the front-panel
information display
information display
1 – (number in a square) indicates a specific front-panel control
A – (letter in a square) indicates a front-panel control that is normally concealed behind the drop-down door
¡ – (number in a circle) indicates a rear-panel connection
a – (number in an oval) indicates a button or indicator on the main remote control
å – (letter in an oval) indicates a button on the ZR 10 remote control
Important note about the instructions in this manual: The appearance of the menus, text and/or cursor in your
receiver’s on-screen menus may vary slightly from the illustrations in this manual. Whether the text appears in
all uppercase or upper- and lowercase characters, performance and operation remain the same.
receiver’s on-screen menus may vary slightly from the illustrations in this manual. Whether the text appears in
all uppercase or upper- and lowercase characters, performance and operation remain the same.
Please register your product on our Web site at www.harmankardon.com. Note: You’ll need the serial
number of your new AVR. At the same time, you can choose to be notified about our new products
and/or special promotions.
number of your new AVR. At the same time, you can choose to be notified about our new products
and/or special promotions.
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 Remote Control Functions
17
Installation and Connections
20
System Configuration
20
Speaker Placement
22
In/Out Setup
24
Audio Setup
24
Surround Setup
26
Using EzSet/EQ
28
Manual Setup
29
Speaker Size and Crossover
30
Delay Settings
31
Output Level Adjustment
34
Operation
34
Basic Operation
34
Source Selection
35
Volume and Tone Control
35
Surround Mode Selection
35
Digital Audio Playback
37
USB Playback
39
Using The Bridge
39
AM/FM Tuner Operation
39
XM Radio Operation
40
Recording
40
Front-Panel Connections
41
Output Level Trim Adjustment
41
Dim Function
42
Advanced Features
42
Front-Panel Display Fade
42
Display Brightness
42
Turn-On Volume
42
Semi-OSD Settings
43
Full-OSD Time-Out Adjustment
43
DMP/The Bridge Auto Power
44
Multiroom Operation
44
Multiroom Setup
44
Surround Channel Amplifier Assignment
45
Multiroom Operation
46
Configuring the Remote
46
Preprogrammed Code Entry
47
Automatic Code Entry
47
Learning Commands
48
Learning Codes for an Input Selector
49
Changing Devices
49
Macro Programming
51
Punch-Through Configuration
53
Renaming
54
Resetting the Remote
55
Device Priority Timing
57
Troubleshooting Guide
57
Processor Reset
58
Appendix
62
Technical Specifications
62
Trademark Acknowledgements
2
TABLE OF CONTENTS
For Canadian model
Modèle pour les Canadien
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme
à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Sur les modèles dont la fiche est polarisee:
ATTENTION: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire
la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne
correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu’au fond.
à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Sur les modèles dont la fiche est polarisee:
ATTENTION: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire
la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne
correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu’au fond.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.
For models having a power cord with a polarized plug:
CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade
of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
ICES-003.
For models having a power cord with a polarized plug:
CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade
of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
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