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INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS  17

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Important Note for the Use of 
SCART-Cinch Adapters:
When video sources are connected to the TV
directly with a SCART cable, specific control
signals apart from Audio/Video signals will be
fed to the TV. These specific signals are: With all
video sources, the signal for automatic input
selection that switches the TV automatically to
the appropriate input as soon as the video
source is started. And with DVD players, the
signals automatically turning the TV to 4:3/16:9
format (with 16:9 TVs or with 4:3 TVs with
selectable 16:9 format) and turning the RGB
video decoder of the TV on or off, depending on
the DVD player´s setting. With any adapter cable,
these control signals will be lost and the
appropriate setting of the TV must be made
manually.

Note for RGB signal with SCART:
If you use a unit providing RGB signals on a
SCART output (as e.g. most DVD players do) and
you want to use that RGB signal, this SCART
output must be connected directly to your TV.
Although the AVR can switch three-way video
signals (like component signals Y/Pb/Pr), most
TVs need separate sync signals for RGB (also
with SCART) that cannot be switched and pro-
vided by the AVR.
RGB signals can be pathed through the AVR only
when no separate sync signal is needed (see last
”Video Connection Note” on page 16).

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18 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS

The AVR 430 is designed for flexible use with
multiroom systems, external control components
and power amplifiers.

Main Room Remote Control Extension
If the receiver is placed behind a solid or smoked
glass cabinet door, the obstruction may prevent
the remote sensor from receiving commands. In
this event, the remote sensor of any Harman
Kardon or other compatible device, not covered
by the door, or an optional remote sensor may
be used. Connect the Remote IR Output of
that device or the output of the remote sensor to
the Remote IR Input jack 

.

If other components are also prevented from
receiving remote commands, only one sensor is
needed. Simply use this unit’s sensor or a remote
eye by running a connection from the Remote
IR Output jack 

 to the Remote IR Input

jack on Harman Kardon or other compatible
equipment.

Multiroom IR Link
The key to remote room operation is to link the
remote room to the AVR’s location with wire for
an infrared receiver and speakers or an amplifier.
The remote room IR receiver (this can be an
optional IR receiver or any other remotable
Harman Kardon device in the remote room with
IR sensor integrated) should be connected to the
AVR via standard coaxial cable. Connect the
Remote IR Output of the device or of the
optional sensor with the Multiroom IR Input
jack 

 on the AVR’s rear panel.

If other Harman Kardon compatible source
equipment is part of the main room installation,
the Remote IR Output jack 

 on the rear

panel should be connected to the IR IN jack on
that source device. This will enable the remote
room location to control source equipment
functions.

NOTE: All remotely controlled components must
be linked together in a “daisy chain”. Connect
the IR OUT jack of one unit to the IR IN of the
next to establish this chain.

Multiroom Audio Connections
Depending on your system`s requirement and
distance from the AVR to the remote room, three
options are available for audio connection:

Option 1: Use high-quality, shielded audio
interconnect phono cable from the AVR’s loca-
tion to the remote room. In the remote room,
connect the interconnect cable to a stereo
power amplifier. The amplifier will be connected
to the room’s speakers. At the AVR, plug the
audio interconnect cables into the Multiroom
Output Jacks 

 on the AVR’s rear panel.

Option 2: Place the amplifier that will provide
power to the remote location speakers in the
same room as the AVR, and connect the
Multiroom Output jacks 

 on the rear panel

of the AVR to the audio input of the remote
room amplifier. Use the appropriate speaker wire
to connect the optional power amplifier to the
remote speakers. High-quality wire of at least 
2.5 mm

2

is recommended for long multiroom

connections.

Option 3: Taking advantage of the AVR’s built-
in seven-channel amplifier, it is possible to use
two of the amplifier channels to power speakers
in the remote room. When using this option you
will not be able to use the full 7.1-channel
capabilities of the AVR in the main listening
room, but you will be able to add another
listening room without additional external
power amplifiers. To use the internal amplifiers
to power a remote zone, connect the speakers
for the remote room location to the Surround
Back/Multiroom Speaker Outputs

'.

Before using the remote room you will need to
configure the amplifiers for surround operation
by changing a setting in the Multiroom menu,
following the instructions shown on page 39.

NOTE: For all options, you may connect an
optional IR sensor (Harman Kardon He 1000) in
the remote room to the AVR via an appropriate
cable. Connect the sensor’s cable to the
Multiroom IR Input

 on the AVR and use

the Zone II remote to control the room volume.
Alternatively, you may install an optional volume
control between the output of the amplifiers and
the speakers.

A-BUS Installation Connections
The AVR is among the very few receivers
available today that offers built-in A-BUS Ready

®

operation. When used with an optional A-BUS
keypad or control module, you have all the
benefits of remote zone operation without the
need for an external power amplifier.

To use the AVR with an approved A-BUS
product, simply connect the keypad or module
that is in the remote room to the AVR using
standard “Category 5” wiring that is properly
rated for the inwall use specific to the installa-
tion. Terminate the wiring at the receiver end to
a standard RJ-45 jack in compliance with the
instructions furnished with the A-BUS module.

No further installation or adjustment is needed,
as the A-BUS connector on the AVR routes the
signals in and out of the keypad to their proper
destination for power, signal source and control.
The output fed to the A-BUS jack is determined
by the AVR’s multiroom system, and the menus
may be used as is.

RS-232 Connections
The AVR is equipped with an RS-232 Serial
Connection Port

 that may be used for two

purposes. When the port is connected to a com-
patible, optional, external computer, keypad or
control system the AVR is capable of bi-direc-
tional communications that enable the external
system to control the AVR, and for the AVR to
report status and handshake data back to the
controller. Use of the RS-232 port for this type of
control requires specific technical knowledge,
and we recommend that any connection and
programming for control be made by a trained
installer or technician familiar with the equip-
ment being used. The RS-232 port may also be
used as an access point through which the AVR’s
operating system and surround mode memories
may be updated via connection to a compatible
computer. At the time that any upgrade is avail-
able, instructions for making the connection and
installing the upgrade will be available through
the Product Support area of the Harman Kardon
Web site at www.harmankardon.com.

The physical connection to the AVR’s RS-232
port is a standard D-9 connection but to assure
compatible and proper operation, specific soft-
ware commands and pin wiring schemes may be
required.

AC Power Connections
This unit is equipped with two accessory AC
outlets. They may be used to power accessory
devices, but they should not be used with 
high-current draw equipment such as power
amplifiers. The total power draw to the
Unswitched Outlet 

) must not exceed 

100 watts, that to the Switched Outlet 

(

50 watts.

The Switched

( outlet will receive power only

when the unit is on completely. This is recom-
mended for devices that have no power switch
or a mechanical power switch that may be left in
the “ON” position.

NOTE: Many audio and video products go into a
Standby mode when they are used with
switched outlets, and cannot be fully turned on
using the outlet alone without a remote control
command.

The Unswitched

) outlet will receive power

as long as the unit is plugged into a powered AC
outlet and the Main Power Switch 1 is on.

The AVR features a removable power cord that
allows wires to be run to a complex installation
so that the unit, itself, need not be installed until
it is ready for connection. When all connections
described above have been made, connect the
AC Power cord to the AC Power Cord Jack
*.

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INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 19

The AVR draws significantly more current than
other household devices such as computers that
use removable power cords. For that reason, it is
important that only the cord supplied with the
unit (or a direct replacement of identical capa-
city) be used.

Once the power cord is connected, you are
almost ready to enjoy the AVR’s incredible power
and fidelity!

No matter which type or brand of speakers is
used, the same model or brand of speaker
should be used for the front-left, center and
front-right speakers. This creates a seamless
front soundstage and eliminates the possibility
of distracting sonic disturbances that occur when
a sound moves across mismatched front-channel
speakers.

The placement of speakers in a multichannel
home-theater system can have a noticeable
impact on the quality of sound reproduced.

Depending on the type of center-channel speak-
er in use and your viewing device, place the cen-
ter speaker either directly above or below your
TV, or in the center behind a perforated front-
projection screen.

Once the center-channel speaker is installed,
position the left-front and right-front speakers so
that they are as far away from one another as
the center-channel speaker is from the preferred
listening position. Ideally, the front-channel
speakers should be placed so that their tweeters
are no more than 60cm above or below the
tweeter in the center-channel speaker.

They should also be at least 0.5 meter from your
TV set unless the speakers are magnetically
shielded to avoid colourings on the TV screen.
Note that most speakers are not shielded, even
with complete surround sets only the Center
speaker may be.

Depending on the specifics of your room
acoustics and the type of speakers in use, you
may find that imaging is improved by moving the
front-left and front-right speakers slightly for-
ward of the center-channel speaker. If possible,
adjust all front loudspeakers so that they are
aimed at ear height when you are seated in the
listening position.

Using these guidelines, you’ll find that it takes
some experimentation to find the correct loca-
tion for the front speakers in your particular
installation. Don’t be afraid to move things
around until the system sounds correct. Optimize
your speakers so that audio transitions across
the front of the room sound smooth.

When the AVR is used in 5.1-channel operation,
the preferred location for surround speakers is
on the side walls of the room, at or slightly
behind the listening position. In a 7.1-channel
system, both side surround and back surround
speakers are required. The center of the speaker
should face you (see below).

Rear surround speakers are required when a full
7.1-channel system is installed, and they may
also be used in 5.1 channel mode as an alterna-
tive mounting position when it is not practical to
place the main surround speakers at the sides of
the room. Speakers may be placed on a rear
wall, behind the listening position. As with the
side speakers, the center of the rear surrounds
should face you. The speakers should be no more
than 2 meters behind the rear of the seating
area.

Subwoofers produce largely nondirectional
sound, so they may be placed almost anywhere
in a room. Actual placement should be based on
room size and shape and the type of subwoofer
used. One method of finding the optimal loca-
tion for a subwoofer is to begin by placing it in
the front of the room, about 15cm from a wall,
or near the front corner of the room. Another
method is to temporarily place the subwoofer in
the spot where you will normally sit, and then
walk around the room until you find a spot
where the subwoofer sounds best. Place the
subwoofer in that spot. You should also follow
the instructions of the subwoofer’s manufacturer,
or you may wish to experiment with the best
location for a subwoofer in your listening room.

Right Front
Speaker

Left Front

Speaker

No more than 

         60cm

Center Front Speaker

Center Front

Speaker

Optional Rear-Wall Mounting

TV or Projection Screen

Right Front

Speaker

Left Front

Speaker

No more than 2m

when rear-mounted

speakers are used

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20 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

Once the speakers have been placed in the room
and connected, the remaining steps are to pro-
gram the system configuration memories.

You are now ready to power up the AVR to begin
these final adjustments.

1. Make certain that the AC power cord is firmly

inserted in to the AC Power cord Recepticle
* and plug the cord into an unswitched AC
outlet. To maintian the unit's safety rating,
DO NOT substitute the power cord for one with
lower current capacity.

2. Press the Main Power Switch 1 in until it

latches and the word “OFF” on the top of the
switch disappears inside the front panel. Note
that the Power Indicator 3 will turn
orange, indicating that the unit is in the
Standby mode.

3. Remove the protective plastic film from the

main front-panel lens. If left in place, the film
may affect the performance of your remote con-
trol.

4. Install the four supplied AAA batteries in the

remote as shown. Be certain to follow the (+)
and (–) polarity indicators that are on the top of
the battery compartment.

5. Turn the AVR on either by pressing the System

Power Control 2 or the Input Source
Selector % on the front panel, or via the
remote by pressing the Power On Button

3,

5 or any of the Input

46 on the remote. The Power

Indicator 3 will turn blue to confirm that the
unit is on, and the Main Information Display
˜ will also light up.

NOTE: After pressing one of the Input Selector
buttons

4 to turn the unit on, press the AVR

5 to have the remote control the AVR

functions.

When making the following adjustments, you may
find them easier to make via the unit’s on-screen
display system. These easy-to-read displays give
you a clear picture of the current status of the unit
and facilitate speaker, delay, input or digital selec-
tion you are making.

To view the on-screen displays, make certain you
have made a connection from the Video

Monitor Out jack 

 on the rear panel to the

composite or S-Video input of your TV or projector.
In order to view the AVR’s displays, the correct
video input must be selected on your video dis-
play. Note that the on-screen menus are not avail-
able when a component video display is in use.

IMPORTANT NOTE: When viewing the on-screen
menus using a CRT-based projector, plasma display
or any direct-view CRT monitor or television, it is
important that they not be left on the screen for an
extended period of time. As with any video display,
but particularly with projectors, constant display of a
static image such as these menus or video game
images may cause the image to be permanently
“burned into” the CRT. This type of damage is not
covered by the AVR warranty and may not be cov-
ered by the projector TV set’s warranty.

The AVR has two on-screen display modes, “Semi-
OSD” and “Full-OSD.” When making configuration
adjustments, it is recommended that the Full-OSD
mode be used. This will place a complete status
report or option listing on the screen, making it
easier to view the available options and make the
settings on the screen. The Semi-OSD mode uses
one-line displays only.

Note that when the full OSD system is in use, the
menu selections are not shown in the Infor-
mation Display ˜. When the full OSD menu
system is used, OSD ON will appear in the Upper
Display Line ˜.

When the semi-OSD system is used in conjunction
with the discrete configuration buttons, the on
screen display will show a single line of text with
the current menu selection. That selection will also
be shown in the Upper or Lower Display Line
˜.

The full OSD system can always be turned on or
off by pressing the OSD button 

L. When this

button is pressed the 

MASTER MENU

(Figure 1) will appear, and adjustments are made
from the individual menus. Note that the menus
will remain on the screen for 20 seconds after the
latest action was made on the screen menu, then
they will “time-out” and disappear from the screen.
The time-out may be increased to as much as 
50 seconds by going to the 

ADVANCED

SELECT

menu, and changing the item titled

FULL OSD TIME OUT

.

The semi-OSD system is also available as a system
default, although it may be turned off by using the

ADVANCED SELECT

menu. (See page 37).

With the semi-OSD system, you may make adjust-
ments directly, by pressing the buttons on the
front panel or remote control for the specific
parameter to be adjusted. For example, to change
the digital input for any of the sources, press the
Digital Select Button Û

G and then any of

the Selector buttons

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on the front panel or remote.

The AVR 430 features an advanced memory sys-
tem that enables you to establish different confi-
gurations for speaker ”size”, component video
assignment, digital input, surround mode and
crossover frequency for each input source. To ease
the speaker setting, the same speaker setting can
also be made for all inputs. This flexibility enables
you to custom tailor the way in which you listen to
each source and have the AVR memorize them.
This means, for example, that you may associate
different surround modes and analog or digital
inputs with different sources, or set different
speaker configurations with the resultant changes
to the bass management system or the use of the
center speaker and/or the Subwoofer. Once these
settings are made, they will automatically be
recalled whenever you select that input.

The factory default settings for the AVR have all
inputs configured for an analog audio input
except for the DVD and Video 3 input, where the
Coaxial Digital Input

 and Optical Digital

 are the default. Once the DSP pro-

cessing system is used for the first time for any
input, the speaker settings will automatically
default to “Small” at all positions with the sub-
woofer set to “LFE.” The default setting for the
surround modes is “Surround Off,” or two-channel
stereo, although Dolby Digital or DTS will auto-
matically be selected as appropriate when a
source with digital encoding is in use.

Before using the unit, you will probably want to
change the settings for most inputs so that they
are properly configured to reflect the use of digital
or analog inputs and the surround mode associat-
ed with the input. Remember that since the AVR
memorizes the settings for each input individually,
you will need to make these adjustments for each
input used. However, once they are made, further
adjustment is only required when system compo-
nents are changed.

To make this process as quick and as easy as pos-
sible, we suggest that you use the full-OSD system
with the on-screen menus, and step through each
input.

Input Setup
The first step in configuring the AVR is to select an
input, i.e. to associate an analog or digital input
with each input source in use, e.g. CD or DVD.
Note that once an input is selected, all settings for
the Digital Input, Speaker Configuration and

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I N P U T   S E T U P

A U D I O   S E T U P

S U R R O U N D   S E L E C T

S P E A K E R   S E T U P

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