Harman Kardon AVR 4000 (serv.man10) Service Manual ▷ View online
AVR4000RDS
Audio/Video Receiver
DD, DTS, HDCD, MP3
PRELIMINARY
SERVICE MANUAL
harman/kardon
Power for the digital revolution
®
Harman International SNC - Harman Consumer International 2,route de Tours 72500 Château du Loir
Revision 1, November 2013.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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Technical Specifications
Audio Section
Stereo Mode
Continuous Average Power (FTC)
Stereo Mode
Continuous Average Power (FTC)
60 Watts per channel, 20Hz–20kHz,
@ < 0.07% THD, both channels driven into 8 ohms
@ < 0.07% THD, both channels driven into 8 ohms
Five-Channel Surround Modes
Power Per Individual Channel
Power Per Individual Channel
Front L&R channels:
50 Watts per channel,
@ < 0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms
50 Watts per channel,
@ < 0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms
Center channel:
50 Watts, @ < 0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms
50 Watts, @ < 0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms
Surround channels:
50 Watts per channel,
@ < 0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms
50 Watts per channel,
@ < 0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms
Input Sensitivity/Impedance
Linear (High Level)
200mV/47kohms
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF-A)
95dB
Surround System Adjacent Channel Separation
Analog Decoding
40dB
(Pro Logic, etc.)
Dolby Digital (AC-3)
Dolby Digital (AC-3)
55dB
DTS
55dB
Frequency Response
@ 1W (+0dB, –3dB)
10Hz–100kHz
High Instantaneous
Current Capability (HCC)
Current Capability (HCC)
±35 Amps
Transient Intermodulation
Distortion (TIM)
Distortion (TIM)
Unmeasurable
Rise Time
16 µsec
Slew Rate
40V/µsec**
FM Tuner Section
Frequency Range
87.5–108MHz
Usable Sensitivity
IHF 1.3 µV/13.2dBf
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
Mono/Stereo: 70/65dB (DIN)
Distortion
Mono/Stereo: 0.15/0.3%
Stereo Separation
35dB @ 1kHz
Selectivity
±300kHz: 65dB
Image Rejection
80dB
IF Rejection
90dB
AM Tuner Section
Frequency Range
520–1611kHz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
45dB
Usable Sensitivity
Loop: 500µV
Distortion
1kHz, 50% Mod: 0.8%
Selectivity
±9kHz: 30dB
Video Section
Video Format
PAL/NTSC
Input Level/Impedance
1Vp-p/75 ohms
Output Level/Impedance 1Vp-p/75 ohms
Video Frequency
Response
Video Frequency
Response
10Hz–8MHz (–3dB)
General
Power Requirement
AC 220-240V/50Hz
Power Consumption
72W idle, 580W maximum
Dimensions (Max)
Width
440mm
Height
167mm
Depth
435mm
Weight
14.5 kg
Depth measurement includes knobs, buttons and terminal connections.
Height measurement includes feet and chassis.
All features and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Height measurement includes feet and chassis.
All features and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Harman Kardon is a registered trademark, and Power for the digital revolution is a
trademark, of Harman International Industries, Inc.
trademark, of Harman International Industries, Inc.
is a trademark of Harman International Industries, Inc.
(Patent No. 5,386,478).
*Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” “AC-3” and the Double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished
Works. ©1992–1999 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.
“Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” “AC-3” and the Double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished
Works. ©1992–1999 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.
†DTS and DTS Surround are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
††UltraStereo is a trademark of UltraStereo Corp.
††UltraStereo is a trademark of UltraStereo Corp.
VMAx is a trademark of Harman International Industries, Inc., and is an
implementation of Cooper Bauck Transaural Stereo under patent license.
implementation of Cooper Bauck Transaural Stereo under patent license.
Logic 7 is a registered trademark of Lexicon, Inc.
Crystal is a registered trademark of Cirrus Logic Corp.
**Without input anti slewing and output isolation networks.
TM
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 3
1 Main Power Switch: Press this button to
apply power to the AVR 4000. When the switch
is pressed in, the unit is placed in a Standby
mode, as indicated by the amber LED
apply power to the AVR 4000. When the switch
is pressed in, the unit is placed in a Standby
mode, as indicated by the amber LED
3 sur-
rounding the System Power Control
2. This
button MUST be pressed in to operate the unit.
To turn the unit off completely and prevent the
use of the remote control, this switch should be
pressed until it pops out from the front panel
so that the word “OFF” may be read at the top
of the switch.
To turn the unit off completely and prevent the
use of the remote control, this switch should be
pressed until it pops out from the front panel
so that the word “OFF” may be read at the top
of the switch.
NOTE: This switch is normally left in the “ON”
position.
position.
2 System Power Control: When the Main
Power Switch
Power Switch
1 is “ON,” press this button to
turn on the AVR 4000; press it again to turn the
unit off (to Standby). Note that the Power
Indicator surrounding the switch
unit off (to Standby). Note that the Power
Indicator surrounding the switch
3 will turn
green when the unit is on.
3 Power Indicator: This LED will be illumi-
nated in amber when the unit is in the Standby
mode to signal that the unit is ready to be
turned on. When the unit is in operation, the
indicator will turn green.
nated in amber when the unit is in the Standby
mode to signal that the unit is ready to be
turned on. When the unit is in operation, the
indicator will turn green.
4 Headphone Jack: This jack may be used to
listen to the AVR 4000’s output through a pair
of headphones. Be certain that the headphones
have a standard 6.3 mm stereo phone plug.
Note that the main room speakers and all
Preamp Outputs
listen to the AVR 4000’s output through a pair
of headphones. Be certain that the headphones
have a standard 6.3 mm stereo phone plug.
Note that the main room speakers and all
Preamp Outputs
will automatically be turned
off when the headphone jack is in use.
5 Selector Buttons: When you are establish-
ing the AVR 4000’s configuration settings, use
these buttons to select from the choices available,
as shown in the Main Information Display
ing the AVR 4000’s configuration settings, use
these buttons to select from the choices available,
as shown in the Main Information Display
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6 Tone Mode: Pressing this button enables or
disables the Balance, Bass and Treble tone con-
trols. When the button is pressed so that the
words TONE IN appear in the Main
Information Display
disables the Balance, Bass and Treble tone con-
trols. When the button is pressed so that the
words TONE IN appear in the Main
Information Display
Û, the settings of the
Bass
& and Treble ( controls and of the
Balance control
* will affect the output sig-
nals. When the button is pressed so that the
words TONE OUT appear in the Main
Information Display
words TONE OUT appear in the Main
Information Display
Û, the output signal
will be “flat,” without any balance, bass or treble
alteration.
alteration.
Front Panel Controls
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5
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Main Power Switch
System Power Control
Power Indicator
Headphone Jack
Selector Buttons
Tone Mode
Surround Mode Selector
Tuning Selector
Tuner Band Selector
Preset Stations Selector
System Power Control
Power Indicator
Headphone Jack
Selector Buttons
Tone Mode
Surround Mode Selector
Tuning Selector
Tuner Band Selector
Preset Stations Selector
Input Source Selector
RDS Select Button
Digital Optical 3 Input
Digital Coax 3 Status Indicator
Digital Coax 3 Jack
Video 4 input jacks
Bass Control
Balance Control
Treble Control
Volume Control
RDS Select Button
Digital Optical 3 Input
Digital Coax 3 Status Indicator
Digital Coax 3 Jack
Video 4 input jacks
Bass Control
Balance Control
Treble Control
Volume Control
Set Button
Input Indicators
Delay
Digital Input Selector
Main Information Display
Channel Select Button
Speaker Select Button
Test Tone Selector
Surround Mode Indicators
Remote Sensor Window
Input Indicators
Delay
Digital Input Selector
Main Information Display
Channel Select Button
Speaker Select Button
Test Tone Selector
Surround Mode Indicators
Remote Sensor Window
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• HALL 1
• HALL 2
• THEATER
• VMAx
• LOGIC 7
• SURR. OFF
• HALL 2
• THEATER
• VMAx
• LOGIC 7
• SURR. OFF
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• 5CH STEREO
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• 5CH STEREO
DIGITAL
PRO LOGIC
3 STEREO
PRO LOGIC
3 STEREO
AVR 4000
Test Tone
Speaker
Channel
Digital Select
Delay
• VID 1
• VID 2
• VID 3
• VID 4
• DVD
• CD
• TAPE
• FM
• AM
• 6 CH.
Volume
Power
Phones
Set
Tone Mode
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Surround Mode
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Tuning
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Preset
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Source
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Band
RDS
Bass
Min Max
Min Max
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Treble
Balance
In – DIgital – In/Out
Video 4
S-Video Video L – Audio – R
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THEATER
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MP3
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OPTICAL
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FRONT PANEL CONTROLS
Front Panel Controls
7 Surround Mode Selector: Press this but-
ton to change the surround mode by scrolling
through the list of available modes. Note that
Dolby Digital and DTS modes can be selected
only when a digital input is used (See page 28
for more information about surround modes.)
ton to change the surround mode by scrolling
through the list of available modes. Note that
Dolby Digital and DTS modes can be selected
only when a digital input is used (See page 28
for more information about surround modes.)
8 Tuning Selector: Press the left side of the
button to tune lower frequency stations and the
right side of the button to tune higher frequency
stations. When a station with a strong signal is
reached, the
button to tune lower frequency stations and the
right side of the button to tune higher frequency
stations. When a station with a strong signal is
reached, the
TUNED indicator W will illuminate
in the Main Information Display
Û (see
page 33 for more information on tuning sta-
tions).
tions).
9 Tuner Band Selector: Pressing this button
will automatically switch the AVR to the Tuner
mode. Pressing it again will switch between the
AM and FM frequency bands, holding it pressed
for some seconds will switch between stereo
and mono receiving and between automatic and
manual tuning mode (See page 33 for more
information on the tuner).
will automatically switch the AVR to the Tuner
mode. Pressing it again will switch between the
AM and FM frequency bands, holding it pressed
for some seconds will switch between stereo
and mono receiving and between automatic and
manual tuning mode (See page 33 for more
information on the tuner).
) Preset Stations Selector: Press this but-
ton to scroll up or down through the list of sta-
tions that have been entered into the preset
memory. (See page 33 for more information on
tuner programming.)
ton to scroll up or down through the list of sta-
tions that have been entered into the preset
memory. (See page 33 for more information on
tuner programming.)
! Input Source Selector: Press this button
to change the input by scrolling through the list
of input sources.
to change the input by scrolling through the list
of input sources.
@ RDS Select Button: Press this button to dis-
play the various messages that are part of the
RDS data system of the AVR 4000’s tuner. (See
page 34 for more information on RDS).
play the various messages that are part of the
RDS data system of the AVR 4000’s tuner. (See
page 34 for more information on RDS).
# Digital Optical 3 Input: Connect the opti-
cal digital audio output of an audio or video prod-
uct to this jack. When the Input is not in use, be
certain to keep the plastic cap installed to avoid
dust contamination that might degrade future
performance.
cal digital audio output of an audio or video prod-
uct to this jack. When the Input is not in use, be
certain to keep the plastic cap installed to avoid
dust contamination that might degrade future
performance.
$ Digital Coax 3 Status Indicator: This LED
indicator will normally light green to show that
the Digital Coax 3 jack is operating as an input.
When the jack has been configured as an output
the indicator will turn red to show that the jack
may be used for recording. (See page 21 for more
information on configuring the Digital Coax 3
jack.)
indicator will normally light green to show that
the Digital Coax 3 jack is operating as an input.
When the jack has been configured as an output
the indicator will turn red to show that the jack
may be used for recording. (See page 21 for more
information on configuring the Digital Coax 3
jack.)
% Digital Coax 3 Jack: This jack is normally
used for connection to the output of portable
audio devices, video game consoles or other
products that have a coax digital jack. It may
also be configured as an output jack, to feed a
digital signal to a CD-R, MiniDisc or other digital
recording device. (See page 31 for information
on configuring the Digital Coax 3 Jack to an out-
put.)
used for connection to the output of portable
audio devices, video game consoles or other
products that have a coax digital jack. It may
also be configured as an output jack, to feed a
digital signal to a CD-R, MiniDisc or other digital
recording device. (See page 31 for information
on configuring the Digital Coax 3 Jack to an out-
put.)
^ Video 4 Input Jacks: These audio/video
jacks may be used for temporary connection to
video games or portable audio/video products
such as camcorders and portable audio players.
jacks may be used for temporary connection to
video games or portable audio/video products
such as camcorders and portable audio players.
& Bass Control: Turn this control to modify the
low frequency output of the left/right channels by
as much as ±10dB. Set this control to a suitable
position for your taste or room acoustics.
low frequency output of the left/right channels by
as much as ±10dB. Set this control to a suitable
position for your taste or room acoustics.
* Balance Control: Turn this control to
change the relative volume for the front
left/right channels.
change the relative volume for the front
left/right channels.
NOTE: For proper operation of the surround
modes this control should be at the midpoint or
“12 o’clock” position.
modes this control should be at the midpoint or
“12 o’clock” position.
( Treble Control: Turn this control to modify
the high frequency output of the left/right chan-
nels by as much as ±10dB. Set this control to a
suitable position for your taste or room acoustics.
the high frequency output of the left/right chan-
nels by as much as ±10dB. Set this control to a
suitable position for your taste or room acoustics.
Ó Volume Control: Turn this knob clockwise
to increase the volume, counterclockwise to
decrease the volume. If the AVR is muted,
adjusting volume control will automatically
release the unit from the silenced condition.
to increase the volume, counterclockwise to
decrease the volume. If the AVR is muted,
adjusting volume control will automatically
release the unit from the silenced condition.
Ô Set Button: When making choices during
the setup and configuration process, press this
button to enter the desired setting as shown in
the Main Information Display
the setup and configuration process, press this
button to enter the desired setting as shown in
the Main Information Display
Û into the
AVR 4000’s memory. The set button may also be
used to change the display brightness.
(See page 36.)
used to change the display brightness.
(See page 36.)
Input indicators: A green LED will light in
front of the input that is currently being used as
the source for the AVR 4000.
front of the input that is currently being used as
the source for the AVR 4000.
Ò Delay: Press this button to begin the
sequence of steps required to enter delay time
settings. (See pages 23 for more information on
delay times.)
sequence of steps required to enter delay time
settings. (See pages 23 for more information on
delay times.)
Ú Digital Input Selector: When playing a
source that has a digital output, press this
button to select between the Optical
source that has a digital output, press this
button to select between the Optical
#
and Coaxial
%
Digital inputs. (See pages
29-31 for more information on digital audio.)
Û Main Information Display: This display
delivers messages and status indications to help
you operate the receiver. (See pages 7–8 for a
complete explanation of the Information
Display.)
delivers messages and status indications to help
you operate the receiver. (See pages 7–8 for a
complete explanation of the Information
Display.)
Ù Channel Select Button: Press this button
to begin the process of trimming the channel
output levels using an external audio source.
(For more information on output level trim
adjustment, see page 32.)
to begin the process of trimming the channel
output levels using an external audio source.
(For more information on output level trim
adjustment, see page 32.)
ı Speaker Select Button: Press this button
to begin the process of selecting the speaker
positions that are used in your listening room.
(See page 21 for more information on setup and
configuration.)
to begin the process of selecting the speaker
positions that are used in your listening room.
(See page 21 for more information on setup and
configuration.)
ˆ Test Tone Selector: Press this button to
begin the process of adjusting the channel out-
put levels using the internal test tone as a refer-
ence. (For more information on output level
adjustment, see page 26.)
begin the process of adjusting the channel out-
put levels using the internal test tone as a refer-
ence. (For more information on output level
adjustment, see page 26.)
˜ Surround Mode Indicators: A green LED
will light in front of the surround mode that is
currently in use.
will light in front of the surround mode that is
currently in use.
¯ Remote Sensor Window: The sensor
behind this window receives infrared signals
from the remote control. Aim the remote at this
area and do not block or cover it unless an
external remote sensor is installed.
behind this window receives infrared signals
from the remote control. Aim the remote at this
area and do not block or cover it unless an
external remote sensor is installed.