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Installation & Setup
8
Use this setup for connection to an AVR80,
AVI250 or other compatible products
equipped with 6 Channel Direct inputs.
AVI250 or other compatible products
equipped with 6 Channel Direct inputs.
1. Connect the AC-3 RF output of a
compatible LV player to the ADP303 AC-3
RF In Jack
compatible LV player to the ADP303 AC-3
RF In Jack
¡
.
2. Connect the optical or coax AC-3
output of a DSS, DVD player or HDTV
receiver to the respective input jack
output of a DSS, DVD player or HDTV
receiver to the respective input jack
™£
on the ADP303.
3. Connect the Analog Line Outputs of
the Laser Disc player to the LD inputs of
the receiver.
the Laser Disc player to the LD inputs of
the receiver.
4. Connect the PCM output of the Laser
Disc player (if equipped) to the LD
Digital input of the AVR80.
Disc player (if equipped) to the LD
Digital input of the AVR80.
5. Connect the Line Out
∞
jacks of the
ADP303 to the 6 Channel Direct inputs of
the AVR80.
the AVR80.
6. Set the Speaker Mode switches
§¶•ª
to their proper positions
based on the type of speakers in use.
7. Using the small Allen Key tool supplied
with the ADP303, carefully remove the
cover panel for the Level Trim Controls
with the ADP303, carefully remove the
cover panel for the Level Trim Controls
˙
. Set the cover aside so that you may
replace it later.
8. Turn on the power to both the ADP303
and the receiver or amplifier. Before pro-
ceeding further, make certain that the
output levels on the receiver or amplifier
have been properly adjusted.
and the receiver or amplifier. Before pro-
ceeding further, make certain that the
output levels on the receiver or amplifier
have been properly adjusted.
9. Press the 6ch Direct Input button of
the AVR80 or AVI250.
the AVR80 or AVI250.
10. Set the Main Volume Control
î
on
the ADP303 to the 12 o’clock position.
11. Press the Test button
ƒ and hold it
for a few seconds. This will start the test
tone sequence.
tone sequence.
Note that a test signal noise will be heard
from the speakers. Verify that test signal
circulates in a clockwise direction, stop-
ping for five seconds at each speaker. If
from the speakers. Verify that test signal
circulates in a clockwise direction, stop-
ping for five seconds at each speaker. If
the sound is heard out of order, (i.e.,
moving from right to left, or appearing
out of order), turn the unit off and check
the connection from the ADP303 output
jacks to the inputs of your AV receiver.
moving from right to left, or appearing
out of order), turn the unit off and check
the connection from the ADP303 output
jacks to the inputs of your AV receiver.
12. Listen to the sound as it moves
between the speakers. Ideally, the output
from each speaker should be equal. If the
output is NOT equal change the level by
carefully turning the Output Level Trim
Control
between the speakers. Ideally, the output
from each speaker should be equal. If the
output is NOT equal change the level by
carefully turning the Output Level Trim
Control
˙
for the speaker that needs
adjustment.
13. When you have completed the adjust-
ments press “Test” button
ments press “Test” button
ƒ
once to
stop the Test Tone.
14. Carefully replace the cover for the
Level Trim Controls.
Level Trim Controls.
15. During normal operation use the
AVR80 or AVI250 volume control to
adjust the volume level.
AVR80 or AVI250 volume control to
adjust the volume level.
L R
SURROUND
SUB
WOOFER
CENTER
L R
AC-3
DIGITAL IN
OPT
MODEL NO.: ADP303
HARMAN KARDON
NORTHRIDGE
CALIFORNIA, USA
MADE IN JAPAN
HARMAN KARDON
NORTHRIDGE
CALIFORNIA, USA
MADE IN JAPAN
AC-3
DIGITAL IN
COAX
AC-3
RF IN
RF IN
FRONT SPK.
LARGE
SMALL
SURR. SPK.
CENTER SPK
SUB. W SPK
IN
OUT
LARGE
NON
SMALL LARGE
NON
SMALL
OFF
ON
OUT
TAPE2
IN
MULTI
OUT
LD
TV
OUT
TAPE1
IN
CD
OUT
VCR2
IN
FRONT
SWITCHED
UNSWITCHED
AC OUTLETS
CENTER
SURR.
8 OHMS
8 OHMS
FRONT
8 OHMS
R
L
MAIN IN
PRE OUT
SURR.
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
LD
DIGITAL
IN
MULTI
OUT
IN
REMOTE
CONT.
6-CH
DIRECT
INPUT
OUT
VCR1
IN
R
FRONT
L
R
SURR.
L
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
L
R
L
R
AUDIO
L
R
SPEAKERS
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
FM
(75
Ω
)
AM
ANTENNA
GND
TV
MONI
OUT
VCR2
IN
OUT
VCR2
IN
LD
TV
AC-3 Data
DVD
ADP303
AVR80/AVI250
AC-3
RF Output
PCM Out
Line Out
1
2
L
R
LV Player
1
6
5
4
2
3
AC OUTLET
UNSWITCHED
INSTALLATION &
CALIBRATION
WITH A PRODUCT
EQUIPPED FOR
6 CHANNEL
DIRECT INPUT
CALIBRATION
WITH A PRODUCT
EQUIPPED FOR
6 CHANNEL
DIRECT INPUT
24093_ADP 303 Eng. 27/02/1998 10:34 Side 9
9
Installation & Setup
Use this setup for connection to an
external surround sound processor or
preamplifier.
external surround sound processor or
preamplifier.
1. Connect the AC-3 RF output of a com-
patible LV player to the ADP303 AC-3 RF
In Jack
patible LV player to the ADP303 AC-3 RF
In Jack
¡
.
2. Connect the optical or coax AC-3
output of a DSS, DVD player or HDTV
receiver to the respective input jack
output of a DSS, DVD player or HDTV
receiver to the respective input jack
™£
on the ADP303.
3. Connect the surround outputs of the
external processor to the Line Input Jacks
external processor to the Line Input Jacks
¢
of the ADP303.
4. Remove the connections from the
external processor to the audio power
amplifiers and connect the Line Out
external processor to the audio power
amplifiers and connect the Line Out
∞
jacks of the ADP303.
5. Set the Speaker mode switches
§¶•ª
to their proper positions
based on the type of speakers in use.
6. Using the small Allen key tool supplied
with the ADP303, carefully remove the
cover panel for the Level Trim Controls
with the ADP303, carefully remove the
cover panel for the Level Trim Controls
˙
. Set the cover aside so that you may
replace it later.
7. Turn on the power to both the ADP303
and the external processor.
and the external processor.
8. Select one of the three digital inputs
on the ADP303.
on the ADP303.
∂
.
9. Set the Main Volume Control
î
on
the ADP303 to the 12 o’clock position.
10. Press the Test button
ƒ
and hold it
for a few seconds. This will start the test
tone sequence.
tone sequence.
Note that a test signal noise will be heard
from the speakers. Verify that test signal
circulates in a clockwise direction,
stopping for five seconds at each speaker.
If the sound is heard out of order, (i.e.,
moving from right to left, or appearing
out of order), turn the unit off and check
the connection from the ADP303 output
jacks to the inputs of your audio power
amplifiers.
from the speakers. Verify that test signal
circulates in a clockwise direction,
stopping for five seconds at each speaker.
If the sound is heard out of order, (i.e.,
moving from right to left, or appearing
out of order), turn the unit off and check
the connection from the ADP303 output
jacks to the inputs of your audio power
amplifiers.
11. Listen to the sound as it moves
between the speakers. Ideally, the output
from each speaker should be equal. If the
output is NOT equal change the level by
carefully turning the Output Level Trim
Control
between the speakers. Ideally, the output
from each speaker should be equal. If the
output is NOT equal change the level by
carefully turning the Output Level Trim
Control
˙
for the speaker that needs
adjustment.
NOTE: If you have trouble getting suffi-
cient output level from the ADP303 trim
controls increase the master volume level
using the ADP303 volume control
cient output level from the ADP303 trim
controls increase the master volume level
using the ADP303 volume control
î
. If
the volume level is too loud reduce the
level of the ADP303 master volume
level of the ADP303 master volume
î
.
12. When you have completed the adjust-
ments press the “Test”
ments press the “Test”
ƒ
button once to
stop the Test Tone.
13. Carefully replace the cover for the
Level Trim Controls.
Level Trim Controls.
14. When listening to a Dolby Digital
source use the volume control on the
ADP303
source use the volume control on the
ADP303
î
. For all other listening set the
ADP303 to BYPASS
ç
, or turn it off. Use
the external processor’s volume control
for all other (non-Dolby Digital) modes.
for all other (non-Dolby Digital) modes.
INSTALLATION &
CALIBRATION
WITH EXTERNAL
SURROUND
PROCESSORS
CALIBRATION
WITH EXTERNAL
SURROUND
PROCESSORS
L R
SURROUND
SUB
WOOFER
CENTER
L R
SURROUND
L R
FRONT
L R
SUB
WOOFER
CENTER
AC-3
DIGITAL IN
OPT
MODEL NO.: ADP303
HARMAN KARDON
NORTHRIDGE
CALIFORNIA, USA
MADE IN JAPAN
HARMAN KARDON
NORTHRIDGE
CALIFORNIA, USA
MADE IN JAPAN
AC-3
DIGITAL IN
COAX
AC-3
RF IN
RF IN
FRONT SPK.
LARGE
SMALL
SURR. SPK.
CENTER SPK
SUB. W SPK
IN
OUT
OUT
LARGE
NON
SMALL LARGE
NON
SMALL
OFF
ON
AC-3 Data
DVD
Surround Sound Processor
ADP303
AC-3
RF Output
LV Player
SURROUND
L R
FRONT
L R
CENTER
LINE IN
IN
Power Amplifier
Powered
Subwoofer
Subwoofer
AC OUTLET
UNSWITCHED
1
2
5
3
4
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Installation & Setup
Although AV receivers that have both pre-
out/main-in jacks for all five surround
channels as well as a subwoofer output
were not designed for Dolby Digital
applications, you may use them with the
ADP303 by using the following steps:
out/main-in jacks for all five surround
channels as well as a subwoofer output
were not designed for Dolby Digital
applications, you may use them with the
ADP303 by using the following steps:
1. Connect the AC-3 RF output of a com-
patible LV player to the ADP303 AC-3 RF
In Jack
patible LV player to the ADP303 AC-3 RF
In Jack
¡
.
2. Connect the optical or coax AC-3 out-
put of a DSS, DVD player or HDTV receiv-
er to the respective input jack
put of a DSS, DVD player or HDTV receiv-
er to the respective input jack
™£
on
the ADP303.
3. Connect the Line Audio out from the
Laser Disc player to the LD audio input
on the receiver.
Laser Disc player to the LD audio input
on the receiver.
4. After making certain that the power to
your receiver is turned off, remove any
jumpers that connect the Pre-out to
Main-In jacks on the rear of your AV
receiver.
your receiver is turned off, remove any
jumpers that connect the Pre-out to
Main-In jacks on the rear of your AV
receiver.
5. Connect the Pre-Out jacks on the
receiver to the respective Line Input Jacks
receiver to the respective Line Input Jacks
¢
(i.e., left to left, center to center, etc.)
of the ADP303.
6. Connect the sub out jack on the
receiver to the Subwoofer input jack on
the ADP303.
receiver to the Subwoofer input jack on
the ADP303.
10
LINE IN
Powered
Subwoofer
Subwoofer
L R
SURROUND
SUB
WOOFER
CENTER
L R
AC-3
DIGITAL IN
OPT
MODEL NO.: ADP303
HARMAN KARDON
NORTHRIDGE
CALIFORNIA, USA
MADE IN JAPAN
HARMAN KARDON
NORTHRIDGE
CALIFORNIA, USA
MADE IN JAPAN
AC-3
DIGITAL IN
COAX
AC-3
RF IN
RF IN
FRONT SPK.
LARGE
SMALL
SURR. SPK.
CENTER SPK
SUB. W SPK
IN
OUT
LARGE
NON
SMALL LARGE
NON
SMALL
OFF
ON
AC-3 Data
DVD
ADP303
AC-3
RF Output
Line Audio Out
1
2
L
R
LV Player
AV Receiver
L R
SURROUND
L R
FRONT
L R
LD
AUDIO IN
SUB
WOOFER
OUT
CENTER
PRE OUT
MAIN IN
AC OUTLET
UNSWITCHED
7
6
8
1
3
2
4
9
5
7. Connect the Line Out
∞
jacks of the
ADP303 to the Main-In jacks on the rear
of your receiver.
of your receiver.
8. Connect the ADP303 Subwoofer output
jack to a powered subwoofer or a sub-
woofer amplifier.
jack to a powered subwoofer or a sub-
woofer amplifier.
9. Set the Speaker mode switches
§¶•ª
to their proper positions
based on the type of speakers in use.
10. Using the small Allen wrench tool
supplied with the ADP303, carefully
remove the cover panel for the Level
Trim Controls
supplied with the ADP303, carefully
remove the cover panel for the Level
Trim Controls
˙
. Set the cover aside so
that you may replace it later.
11. Turn on the power to both the
ADP303 and the AV receiver.
ADP303 and the AV receiver.
12. Select one of the three digital inputs
on the ADP303.
on the ADP303.
∂
.
13. Set the Main Volume Control
î
on
the ADP303 to the fully clockwise (lowest
volume) position.
volume) position.
14. Press the Test button
ƒ
and hold it
for a few seconds. This will start the test
tone sequence. Raise the volume on the
ADP303
tone sequence. Raise the volume on the
ADP303
î
until you hear the test signal
at a level slightly above normal volume.
Note that a test signal noise will be heard
from the speakers. Verify that the test sig-
nal circulates in a clockwise direction,
from the speakers. Verify that the test sig-
nal circulates in a clockwise direction,
stopping for five seconds at each speaker.
If the sound is heard out of order, (i.e.,
moving from right to left, or appearing
out of order), turn the unit off and check
the connection from the ADP303 output
jacks to the inputs of your audio power
amplifiers.
If the sound is heard out of order, (i.e.,
moving from right to left, or appearing
out of order), turn the unit off and check
the connection from the ADP303 output
jacks to the inputs of your audio power
amplifiers.
15. Listen to the sound as it moves
between the speakers. Ideally, the output
from each speaker should be equal. If the
output is NOT equal change the level by
carefully turning the Output Level Trim
Control
between the speakers. Ideally, the output
from each speaker should be equal. If the
output is NOT equal change the level by
carefully turning the Output Level Trim
Control
˙
for the speaker that needs
adjustment.
NOTE: If you have trouble getting suffi-
cient output level from the ADP303 trim
controls increase the master volume level
using the ADP303 volume control
cient output level from the ADP303 trim
controls increase the master volume level
using the ADP303 volume control
î
. If
the volume level is too loud reduce the
level of the ADP303 master volume
level of the ADP303 master volume
î
.
16. When you have completed the adjust-
ments, press the “Test”
ments, press the “Test”
ƒ
button once
to stop the Test Tone.
17. Carefully replace the cover for the
Level Trim Controls.
Level Trim Controls.
18. When listening to a Dolby Digital
source use the volume control on the
ADP303
source use the volume control on the
ADP303
î
. For all other lsitening set the
ADP303 to BYPASS
ç
,or turn it off. Use
the A/V Receiver’s volume control for all
other (non-Dolby Digital) modes.
other (non-Dolby Digital) modes.
INSTALLATION &
CALIBRATION
WITH AV RECEIVERS/
AMPLIFIERS WITH
PRE-OUT/MAIN-IN
JACKS
CALIBRATION
WITH AV RECEIVERS/
AMPLIFIERS WITH
PRE-OUT/MAIN-IN
JACKS
24093_ADP 303 Eng. 27/02/1998 10:34 Side 11
Operation and Specifications
11
SPECIFICATIONS
Output Level/Output lmpedance
MAIN L/R, CENTER, SURROUND L/R
MAIN L/R, CENTER, SURROUND L/R
1 kHz, 0 dB INPUT
0~3.5 V/500
Ω
SUBWOOFER
50 Hz, 0 dB INPUT
0~9 V/500
Ω
Input Impedance (RF, COAXIAL)
75
Ω
Frequency Response
MAIN L/R, CENTER, SURROUND L/R (LARGE)
MAIN L/R, CENTER, SURROUND L/R (LARGE)
20 Hz–20 kHz
0± dB
Filter Characteristics
MAIN L/R, CENTER, SURROUND L/R (SMALL)
MAIN L/R, CENTER, SURROUND L/R (SMALL)
H.P.F.
fc=100 Hz, 12 dB/oct.
SUBWOOFER
L.P.F.
fc=100 Hz, 24 dB/oct.
NORMAL OPERATION
1. Turn the power on.
å
2. Select the appropriate input source
∂
(i.e., “RF” for a laser disc player,
“Coax” or “Optical” for data stream
sources such as DSS, DVD or HDTV).
sources such as DSS, DVD or HDTV).
3. Start playback source equipment.
4. Note that the AC-3 indicator will
illuminate when the unit is locked to the
digital signal and is functioning
properly.
illuminate when the unit is locked to the
digital signal and is functioning
properly.
5. Depending on the equipment in your
specific home theater installation, you
will use either the volume control on
your AVR80 or “6 Channel Equipped”
specific home theater installation, you
will use either the volume control on
your AVR80 or “6 Channel Equipped”
receiver, or the front panel volume
control on the ADP303
control on the ADP303
î
. Choose the
option below that describes your system.
• When the ADP303 is used with the
AVR80 or another product with a 6
Channel Direct mode make the
appropriate input selection on the
receiver. Make certain that the ADP303
front panel volume control
AVR80 or another product with a 6
Channel Direct mode make the
appropriate input selection on the
receiver. Make certain that the ADP303
front panel volume control
î
is set to
the 12 o’clock position. Use the volume
control or the remote for the AVR80,
AVI250 or other device to control system
volume levels.
control or the remote for the AVR80,
AVI250 or other device to control system
volume levels.
• When using the ADP303 with any
other product, the volume is controlled
by the front panel volume control on the
ADP303
other product, the volume is controlled
by the front panel volume control on the
ADP303
î
while listening to an AC-3
source
6. To temporarily silence the ADP303’s
audio output press the MUTE button.
Press it again to return to normal
volume levels.
audio output press the MUTE button.
Press it again to return to normal
volume levels.
7. To take the ADP303 out of the system
when it is used with products other than
those with a 6 Channel Direct mode,
(e.g., where it is installed between the
preamp/receiver and power amplifiers
and no AC-3 source will be listened)
press the BYPASS button. Note that the
ADP303 will automatically revert to the
BYPASS mode when it is turned off. Use
of the Bypass control is not required
when the ADP303 is used with products
such as the AVR80 or AVI250 that feature
a 6 Channel Direct input.
when it is used with products other than
those with a 6 Channel Direct mode,
(e.g., where it is installed between the
preamp/receiver and power amplifiers
and no AC-3 source will be listened)
press the BYPASS button. Note that the
ADP303 will automatically revert to the
BYPASS mode when it is turned off. Use
of the Bypass control is not required
when the ADP303 is used with products
such as the AVR80 or AVI250 that feature
a 6 Channel Direct input.
Total Harmonic Distortion
MAIN L/R, CENTER, SURROUND L/R (1 kHz) 0.01% or less
SUBWOOFER (50Hz)
MAIN L/R, CENTER, SURROUND L/R (1 kHz) 0.01% or less
SUBWOOFER (50Hz)
0.1% or less
Signal to Noise Ratio (IHF - A)
98 dB
Channel Separation (1 kHz)
80 dB
Power Consumption
30 W
AC OUTLET: UNSWITCHED
200 W max.
Dimensions (W/H/D)
444 mm x 85 mm x 278 mm
17-3/8 in x 3-3/8 in x 10-7/8 in
17-3/8 in x 3-3/8 in x 10-7/8 in
Weight
4.2 kg. (9.4 lbs.)
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