Harman Kardon AVR 330 Owner's Manual

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INTRODUCTION 3IntroductionThank you for choosing Harman Kardon!With the purchase of a Harman KardonAVR 330 you are about to begin many years oflistening enjoyment. Designed to provide all theexcitement and detail of movie soundtracks andevery nuance of musical selections, the AVR 330is truly a multichannel receiver for the new mil-lennium. In addition to the traditional 5.1 digitaldecoding modes such as Dolby Digital and DTS,it offers the latest advancements in surroundtechnology such as Dolby Pro Logic II, the fullsuite of DTS-ES 6.1 modes, DTS Neo:6 and thelatest 7.1 channel versions of Harman's ownLogic 7 technology.The AVR 330 has been engineered so that it iseasy to take advantage of all the power of itsdigital technology. On-screen menus, fully colorcoded connection jacks and terminals and ourexclusive EzSet ™ remote make installation fastand simple. However, to obtain the maximumenjoyment from your new receiver, we urge youto read this manual. A few minutes spent learn-ing the functions of the various controls willenable you to take advantage of all the powerthe AVR 330 is able to deliver.If you have any questions about this product, itsinstallation or its operation, please contact yourretailer or custom installer. They are your bestlocal sources of information.Description and FeaturesThe AVR 330 is among the most versatile andmultifeatured A/V receivers available, incorporat-ing a wide range of listening options. In additionto Dolby Digital and DTS decoding for digitalsources, a broad choice of surround modes forMatrix surround-encoded or Stereo recordingsare available for use with sources such as CD,VCR, TV broadcasts and the AVR 330’s ownFM/AM tuner. Along with Dolby Digital EX, DolbyPro Logic II, DTS Neo:6, Dolby 3 Stereo, 5Channel or 7 Channel Stereo and Hall andTheater modes, the AVR 330 offers HarmanInternational’s exclusive Logic 7 process in both5.1 and 7.1 versions to create a wider, moreenveloping field environment and more definedfly-overs and pans. Another Harman Kardonexclusive is VMAx, which uses proprietary pro-cessing to create an open, spacious sound fieldeven when only two front speakers are available.In addition to providing a wide range of listeningoptions, the AVR is easy to configure so that itprovides the best results with your speakers andspecific listening-room environment.A Stereo-Direct mode bypasses the digitalprocessor to preserve all of the subtleties ofolder analog, two-channel materials, while bassmanagement, available in the surround andStereo-Digital modes,improves your ability totailor the sound to suit your room acoustics ortaste.On-screen menus make it simple to enter set-tings for speaker configurations and bass man-agement, and the EzSet remote measures a sys-tem’s sound levels and automatically calibratesthem for perfectly balanced sound field presen-tation.For the ultimate in flexibility, the AVR featuresconnections for five video devices, all with bothcomposite and S-Video inputs. Two additionalaudio inputs are available, and a total of six digi-tal inputs and three outputs make the AVR 330capable of handling all the latest digital audiosources.For compatibility with the latest HDTV videosources and progressive scan DVD players, theAVR also features wide-bandwidth,low-crosstalk component video switching.Coax and optical digital outputs are available fordirect connection to digital recorders. Two videorecording outputs, preamp-out and a color-coded eight-channel input make the AVR 330virtually future-proof, with everything needed toaccommodate tomorrow’s new formats right onboard.The AVR 330 flexibility and power extendbeyond your main home theater or listeningroom. The AVR includes a sophisticated multi-zone control system that allows you to selectone source for use in the main room and a dif-ferent one (Audio only) in a second room.Complete control over volume is possible with aseparate infrared control link. To make it easy tooperate the AVR 330 from a remote room, aseparate “Zone II” remote is included. Additionalmultiroom options include the option to assigntwo of the AVR’s output channels to the multi-room system.The AVR 330’s powerful amplifier usestraditional Harman Kardon high-current designtechnologies to meet the wide dynamic range ofany program selection.Harman Kardon invented the high-fidelityreceiver more then fifty years ago. With state-of-the-art circuitry and time-honored circuit designs,the AVR 330 is the perfect combination of thelatest in digital audio technology, a quiet yetpowerful analog amplifier in an elegant,easy-to-use package. Dolby* Digital, Dolby Digital EX andDolby Pro Logic* II Decoding, and thefull suite of DTS® modes, includingDTS-ES® 6.1 Discrete & Matrix andNeo:6® Seven channels of high-current amplifi-cation with two channels assignable toeither surround back or multiroomapplications Harman Kardon’s exclusive Logic 7 ®processing, available for the first timewith both 7.1 and 5.1 processing ina variety of modes and two modesof VMAx ® Stereo-Direct Mode for Two-ChannelSources Bypasses DSP Processing toPreserve the Integrity of AnalogMaterials Stereo-Digital Mode for ProgrammableBass Management of Low FrequenciesBetween Main Speakers andSubwoofer remote automatically setsoutput levels for optimum performance High-bandwidth, HDTV-compatiblecomponent video switching Front panel analog A/V inputs Front panel digital inputs for easy con-nection to portable digital devices andthe latest video game consoles Multiple digital inputs and outputs On-screen menu and display system Extensive multiroom options includinga standard Zone II remote and assignableamplifier channels 6-Channel/8-Channel Direct Input andPreamp Outputs for Easy Expansion andUse with Future Audio Formats Extensive bass management options,including three separate crossovergroupings Main Remote with Internal CodesTM