Woori Technology AVR445 AV RECEIVER User Manual AVR 445 OM

Woori Technology Inc AV RECEIVER AVR 445 OM

USERS MANUAL

AVR  445AAVR 445AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVEROWNER’S MANUALDesigned to Entertain.™®AVR445 OM  6/23/06  3:13 PM  Page 1
Typographical ConventionsIn 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 jackEXAMPLE –(OCR type) indicates a message that is visible on screen, or on the front-panel information display1–(number in a square) indicates a specific front-panel controlA–(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 connectiona–(number in an oval) indicates a button or indicator on the main remote controlå–(letter in an oval) indicates a button on the ZR 10 remote controlImportant note about the instructions in this manual: The appearance of the menus, text and/or cursor in yourreceiver’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 serialnumber of your new AVR. At the same time, you can choose to be notified about our new productsand/or special promotions.AVR 445 AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER3Introduction4Important Safety Information4Unpacking5Front-Panel Controls8Rear-Panel Connections11 Main Remote Control Functions15 ZR 10 Remote Control Functions17 Installation and Connections20 System Configuration20Speaker Placement22In/Out Setup24 Audio Setup24 Surround Setup26 Using EzSet/EQ28 Manual Setup29 Speaker Size and Crossover30 Delay Settings31 Output Level Adjustment34 Operation34 Basic Operation34 Source Selection35 Volume and Tone Control35 Surround Mode Selection35 Digital Audio Playback37 USB Playback39 Using The Bridge39 AM/FM Tuner Operation39 XM Radio Operation40 Recording40 Front-Panel Connections41 Output Level Trim Adjustment41 Dim Function42 Advanced Features42 Front-Panel Display Fade42 Display Brightness42 Turn-On Volume42 Semi-OSD Settings43 Full-OSD Time-Out Adjustment43 DMP/The Bridge Auto Power44 Multiroom Operation44 Multiroom Setup44 Surround Channel Amplifier Assignment45 Multiroom Operation46 Configuring the Remote46 Preprogrammed Code Entry47 Automatic Code Entry47 Learning Commands48 Learning Codes for an Input Selector49 Changing Devices49 Macro Programming51 Punch-Through Configuration53 Renaming54 Resetting the Remote55 Device Priority Timing57 Troubleshooting Guide57 Processor Reset58 Appendix62 Technical Specifications62 Trademark Acknowledgements2 TABLE OF CONTENTSFor Canadian modelModèle pour les CanadienCet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme àla 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 CanadianICES-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.AVR445 OM  6/23/06  3:13 PM  Page 2
INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon! With thepurchase of a Harman Kardon®AVR 445, you areabout to begin many years of listening enjoyment.The AVR 445 has the most extensive range of audioand video processing, control and connectivity optionsever offered by Harman Kardon, enabling it to providethe best possible audio and video reproduction withany type of source material. Teaming advanced pro-cessing circuitry with proprietary technologies such asEzSet/EQ, the AVR 445 seamlessly integrates everycomponent in your entertainment system to deliver thebest possible sound and images.Some of the leading-edge features that are availablewith the AVR 445, such as HDMI™switching and XM Ready®operation, are new to even the mostexperienced home theater enthusiast. Although thepower of the AVR 445 makes them easy to use, westrongly recommend that you take a few minutes toread this owner’s manual to familiarize yourself withhow the full suite of AVR 445 features and capabilitiesare configured and used in day-to-day operation. Thissmall investment of time will yield significant dividendsin taking the maximum advantage of this new addition to your home theater system.If you have any questions about this product, its instal-lation or its operation, you may also access a wealthof information and assistance by visiting our Web siteat www.harmankardon.com.Description and FeaturesThe AVR 445 serves as the hub of your home enter-tainment system, providing a wide range of listeningpossibilities for almost any audio or video programsource, whether it is the broadcast of a movie orsporting event in HDTV or a vintage mono or stereorecording. When playing digital audio sources, theAVR 445 decodes Dolby®Digital, Dolby Digital EX,DTS®and DTS-ES®data streams.Two-channel stereoand matrix surround sources benefit from all currentDolby Pro Logic®IIx modes and DTS Neo:6.®The latest version of our proprietary Logic 7®process ison-board to create a wider, more enveloping soundfield and more defined surround channel positioning,regardless of the type of source material. Additionalaudio playback options include a direct connection tocompatible computer-based sources through a directUSB connection.The AVR 445 takes the “video” part of its name seri-ously. Along with two HDMI inputs and three 60MHzanalog component video inputs, the AVR 445 convertscomposite and S-video to component for single videoconnections. The AVR 445 also provides A/V syncdelay so that lip sync errors – commonly seen whendigital video processing is used in a source, programor video display – are eliminated.Thanks to a wide range of multizone options and astandard ZR 10 remote control, the AVR 445 makes it possible to watch and listen to a separate source inone room while the main home theater uses a differ-ent source. Using the assignable rear surround chan-nel amplifiers, you may create a basic remote listeningzone without any additional equipment, or the unit’smultiroom outputs may be used to feed an optional,external power amplifier and volume control. For one-wire multiroom connectivity, the AVR 445 is A-BUS/READY®, requiring only a single Category 5/5ecable run and an optional remote module to power apair of remote speakers while controlling volume andenabling full control over the program source and connected IR-controlled devices.Along with the latest advances in digital audio andvideo technology, Harman Kardon recognizes thatsome things remain constant, and in the case of theAVR 445 that is a requirement for audio power bestserved by our time-honored high-current, ultrawide-bandwidth amplifier design. The AVR 445’s seven-channel amplifier provides the power to reproduce theloudest crescendos or cinema sound effects whileremaining virtually free from distortion or system noise.With a combination of state-of-the-art circuitry, digitaltechnology and proven performance with an elegantdesign that is compatible with the latest source com-ponents and video displays, the AVR 445 representsthe culmination of Harman Kardon’s fifty-plus-year historyof delivering the finest sonic performance.ÍÍAll popular digital and matrix surround modes,including Dolby®Digital, Dolby Digital EX,Dolby Pro Logic®II, DTS®, DTS-ES®Discrete andMatrix, DTS Neo:6®and DTS 96/24®ÍÍSeven channels of high-current, ultrawide-band-width amplification with the surround back channelsassignable to either main-room or remote-room useÍÍTwo HDMI™inputs and three assignable high-band-width analog component inputs for switching thelatest high-definition video sources ÍÍConverts composite and S-video sources to com-ponent videoÍÍEzSet/EQ for quick and accurate system setup androom correctionÍÍHarman Kardon’s Logic 7®processing brings a newsense of reality to stereo and matrix surroundsourcesÍÍDolby Virtual Speaker processing for use when lessthan a full 5.1 or 7.1 speaker complement is available ÍÍDolby Headphone for spacious, open sound whenusing headphonesÍÍUSB connectivity for audio playback with compatiblecomputers and quick system upgradesÍÍFull bass management for all inputs, including the analog direct inputs for high-resolution DVDs,DVD-Audio and SACD™players, including QuadCrossover settings and individual settings for each inputÍÍA/V sync delay adjustable for each video inputdelivers perfect lip sync with digital programs orvideo displaysÍÍFront-panel analog audio/video jacks may be usedas either inputs or outputs for connection to the latest portable products or video game consolesÍÍExtensive multiroom options, including a standardZR 10 remote, audio and video outputs to theremote zone, assignable rear channel amplifierchannels and A-BUS/READY®capability for listeningto a separate source in a remote zoneINTRODUCTION  3AVR445 OM  6/23/06  3:13 PM  Page 3
SAFETY INFORMATIONImportant Safety InformationVerify Line Voltage Before UseYour AVR 445 has been designed for use with 120-volt AC current. Connection to a line voltageother than that for which it is intended can create asafety and fire hazard and may damage the unit.If you have any questions about the voltage requirementsfor your specific model, or about the line voltage in yourarea, contact your selling dealer before plugging the unitinto a wall outlet.Do Not Use Extension CordsTo avoid safety hazards, use only the power cordattached to your unit. We do not recommend thatextension cords be used with this product. As with allelectrical devices, do not run power cords under rugsor carpets, or place heavy objects on them. Damagedpower cords should be replaced immediately by anauthorized service center with a cord meeting factoryspecifications.Handle the AC Power Cord GentlyWhen disconnecting the power cord from an AC out-let, always pull the plug; never pull the cord. If you donot intend to use the unit for any considerable lengthof time, disconnect the plug from the AC outlet.Do Not Open the CabinetThere are no user-serviceable components inside thisproduct. Opening the cabinet may present a shockhazard, and any modification to the product will voidyour guarantee. If water or any metal object such as apaper clip, wire or a staple accidentally falls inside theunit, disconnect it from the AC power source immedi-ately, and consult an authorized service center.CATV or Antenna GroundingIf an outside antenna or cable system is connected tothis product, be certain that it is grounded so as to pro-vide some protection against voltage surges and staticcharges.Section 810 of the National Electrical Code,ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides information withrespect to proper grounding of the mast and supportingstructure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antennadischarge unit, size of grounding conductors, locationof antenna discharge unit, connection to groundingelectrodes and requirements of the grounding electrode.NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER: This reminderis provided to call the CATV (cable TV) systeminstaller’s attention to article 820-40 of the NEC thatprovides guidelines for proper grounding and, in par-ticular, specifies that the cable ground shall be con-nected to the grounding system of the building, asclose to the point of cable entryas possible.Installation LocationÍÍTo ensure proper operation and to avoid the poten-tial for safety hazards, place the unit on a firm andlevel surface. When placing the unit on a shelf, becertain that the shelf and any mounting hardwarecan support the weight of the product.ÍÍMake certain that proper space is provided bothabove and below the unit for ventilation. If this prod-uct will be installed in a cabinet or other enclosedarea, make certain that there is sufficient air move-ment within the cabinet. Under some circumstances,afan may be required.ÍÍDo not place the unit directly on a carpeted surface.ÍÍAvoid installation in extremely hot or cold locations,or in an area that is exposed to direct sunlight orheating equipment.ÍÍAvoid moist or humid locations.ÍÍDo not obstruct the ventilation slots on the top ofthe unit, or place objects directly over them.ÍÍDue to the weight of the AVR 445 and the heatgenerated by the amplifiers, there is the remotepossibility that the rubber padding on the bottomof the unit’s feet may leave marks on certain woodor veneer materials. Use caution when placing theunit on soft woods or other materials that may bedamaged by heat or heavy objects.CleaningWhen the unit gets dirty, wipe it with a clean, soft, drycloth. If necessary, wipe it with a soft cloth dampenedwith mild soapy water, then a fresh cloth with cleanwater. Wipe dry immediately with a dry cloth. NEVERuse benzene, aerosol cleaners, thinner, alcohol or anyother volatile cleaning agent. Do not use abrasive clean-ers, as they may damage the finish of metal parts. Avoidspraying insecticide near the unit.Moving the UnitBefore moving the unit, be certain to disconnect anyinterconnection cords with other components, andmake certain that you disconnect the unit from the AC outlet.Important Information for the UserThis equipment has been tested and found to complywith the limits for a Class B digital device,pursuant toPart 15 of the FCC rules. The limits are designed toprovide reasonable protection against harmful inter-ference in a residential installation. This equipmentgenerates,uses and can radiate radio-frequency energyand, if not installed and used in accordance with theinstructions,may cause harmful interference to radiocommunication. However, there is no guarantee thatharmful interference will not occur in a particular instal-lation.If this equipment does cause harmful interfer-ence to radio or television reception, which can bedetermined by turning the equipment off and on, theuser is encouraged to try to correct the interference byone or more of the following measures:ÍÍReorient or relocate the receiving antenna.ÍÍIncrease the separation between the equipment andreceiver.ÍÍConnect the equipment into an outlet on a circuitdifferent from that to which the receiver is connected.ÍÍConsult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV tech-nician for help.This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.Operation is subject to the following two conditions:(1) this device may not cause harmful interference,and (2) this device must accept interference received,including interference that may cause undesired operation.NOTE: Changes or modifications may cause this unit to fail to comply with Part 15 of the FCC rules and may void the user’s authority to operate theequipment.UnpackingThe carton and shipping materials used to protect yournew receiver during shipment were specially designedto cushion it from shock and vibration. We suggestthat you save the carton and packing materials for use in shipping if you move, or should the unit everneed repair.Tominimize the size of the carton in storage, you maywish to flatten it. This is done by carefully slitting thetape seams on the bottom and collapsing the carton.Other cardboard inserts may be stored in the samemanner. Packing materials that cannot be collapsedshould be saved along with the carton in a plastic bag.If you do not wish to save the packaging materials,please note that the carton and other sections of theshipping protection are recyclable.Please respect theenvironment and discard those materials at a localrecycling center.At this time,you should remove the protective plasticfilm from the front-panel lens. Leaving the film in placewill affect the performance of your remote control.4SAFETY INFORMATION4SAFETY INFORMATIONAVR445 OM  6/23/06  3:13 PM  Page 4
FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS1Standby/On Switch2Surround Mode Group Selector 3Surround Mode Selector4Tuning Selector 5Tuner Band Selector6Preset Station Selector7Input Source Selector8Tuning Mode Selector9Front-Panel Door)Volume Control!Input Indicators @Speaker/Channel Input Indicators#Upper Display Line $Lower Display Line %Surround Mode Indicators ^Remote Sensor WindowFRONT-PANEL CONTROLSFRONT-PANEL CONTROLS 55The following controls and indicators are available on the AVR 445’s front panel:The following controls and jacks are located behind the front-panel door. To open the door, place the edge of a finger on the left or right edge of the panel and gently swing thedoor down toward you.AMain Power Switch  BHeadphone JackCTone Mode ButtonDSpeaker Selector ButtonEChannel Adjust Selector FDigital Input SelectorGDelay Adjust Selector H‹/›ButtonsISet ButtonJEzSet/EQ Microphone JackKOptical 4 Digital InputLCoaxial 4 Digital InputMInput/Output Status IndicatorNVideo 4 Input/Output Jacks1Standby/On Switch: When the Main PowerSwitch Ais “ON,” press this button to turn on theAVR 445; press it again to turn the unit off. Note thatthe illumination surrounding the switch will turn bluewhen the unit is on, or in the Multiroom mode.2Surround Mode Group Selector: Press this but-ton to select the top-level group of surround modes.Each press of the button will select one of the sur-round mode categories.Once the button is pressed sothat the name of the desired surround mode categoryappears in the on-screen display and in the LowerDisplay Line $, press the Surround ModeSelector 3to cycle through the individual modesavailable. For example, press this button to select Dolbymodes, and then press the Surround Mode Selector3to choose from the various mode options.3Surround Mode Selector: Press this button to select from among the available surround modeoptions for the surround mode category selected.The specific modes will vary based on the number ofspeakers available, the surround mode category andwhether the input source is digital or analog. For exam-ple, press the Surround Mode Group Selector 2to select a categorysuch as Dolby or Logic 7,andthen press this button to see the specific mode choicesthat are available. For more information on modeselection, see pages 24, 35 and 58.NOTE: Tomake it easier to follow the instructions that refer to this illustration, alarger copy may be downloaded from the Product Support section for this product atwww.harmankardon.com.245679!@#%38ABDEFGH HIJ K LN M)$^1CAVR  445XMFMAM USBDMP TAPE 8CH 6CH DVD DIGITALPRO LOGIC IIxHEADPHONEVIRTUAL SPEAKER57CH. STEREODIRECTDSPSURR. OFFCDMI HDMI VID 34 VID 12 AVR445 OM  6/23/06  3:13 PM  Page 5
FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS6FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS4Tuning Selector: Press the left side of the buttonto tune lower-frequency stations and the right side ofthe button to tune higher-frequency stations. When the tuner is in the MANUAL/MONO mode,each tap of the Selector will increase or decrease thefrequency by one increment. When the tuner receivesasignal strong enough for adequate reception,MANUAL TUNED will appear in the LowerDisplay Line $and in the on-screen display. Whenthe tuner is in the AUTO/STEREO mode,press the button once, and the tuner will scan for astation with acceptable signal strength. When the next higher- or lower-frequency station is tuned, thefrequency scan will stop and the Lower Display Line$and the on-screen display will indicate AUTOTUNED. When an FM stereo station is tuned, thedisplay will read AUTO ST TUNED. See page39 for more information on using the tuner. When anXM Ready module is connected and activated, andwhen there is sufficient signal strength for the XM system to operate, pressing this button will alsochange the XM Radio channel.5Tuner Band Selector: Pressing this button willautomatically switch the AVR 445 to the Tuner mode.Pressing it again will select the AM or FM frequencyband, or XM Radio. (See page 39 for more informa-tion on the tuner.)6Preset Station Selector: Press this button toscroll up or down through the list of stations that havebeen entered into the preset memory. (See page 39for more information on tuner programming.)7Input Source Selector: Press this button tochange the input by scrolling up or down through thelist of input sources.8Tuning Mode Selector: Press this button to selectAuto or Manual tuning. When the button is pressed sothat AUTO/STEREO appears in the UpperDisplay Line #,the tuner will search for the next station with an acceptable signal when the TuningSelector 4Mπis pressed. When the button ispressed so that MANUAL/MONO appears in theUpper Display Line #, each press of the TuningSelector 4Mπwill increase the frequency. (See page 39 for more information on using the tuner.) This button may also be used to switch between Stereoand Mono modes for FM radio reception. When weakreception is encountered, select the Manual/Mono tuning mode. Press and hold again to switch back toStereo mode. (See pages 39 for more information onusing the tuner.) When an optional XM Connect & Play module is con-nected and activated, and when there is sufficient sig-nal strength for the XM system to operate, this buttonhas a different set of functions than when traditionalAM or FM radio is in use. See page 39 for more infor-mation on XM Radio operation.9Front-Panel Door: To open the door so that thefront-panel jacks and controls behind this door may beaccessed, gently pull the door down and toward you,using either upper corner of the door.)Volume Control: Turn this knob clockwise toincrease the volume, counterclockwise to decrease thevolume. If the AVR 445 is muted, adjusting the volumecontrol will automatically release the unit from thesilenced condition.!Input Indicators: One of these indicators will lightto identify the currently selected input. Note that theentire list will light briefly each time the unit is turnedon, as a test.@Speaker/Channel Input Indicators: These indi-cators are multipurpose, indicating both the speakertype selected for each channel and the incoming data-signal configuration. The left, center, right, right surroundand left surround speaker indicators are composed ofthree boxes, while the subwoofer is indicated by onebox. The center box lights when a “small” speaker isselected, and the two outer boxes light when “large”speakers are selected. When none of the boxes are lit for the center, surround or subwoofer channels, nospeaker has been assigned that position. The lettersinside each box display the active input channels. Forstandard analog inputs, only the L and R will light, indi-cating a stereo input. For a digital source, the indicatorswill light to display the channels being received at thedigital input. When the letters flash, the digital input hasbeen interrupted. (See page 38 for more information onthe Channel Indicators.)#Upper Display Line: Depending on the unit’sstatus, a variety of messages will appear here. In normal operation, this line will show the current inputsource and identify whether an analog or digital inputisin use. When the tuner is selected as the input, thisline will identify the station as AM or FM and show thefrequency and preset number, if any.When an XM Connect & Play module is connectedand activated, and when there is sufficient signalstrength for the XM system to operate, the XM chan-nel number and signal strength will appear here.$Lower Display Line: Depending on the unit’sstatus, a variety of messages will appear here. In nor-mal operation, the current surround mode will appearon this line. When an XM Ready module is connectedand activated, and when there is sufficient signalstrength for the XM system to operate, a variety ofmessages and information, including the XM channeltitle name, the current artist and track title, the XMRadio channel category and, when available, local traffic and weather information, will appear here.%Surround Mode Indicators: One of these indicators will light to show the surround mode in use. Depending on the specific combination of inputsources and surround mode selected, more than one indicator may light. (See page 36 for more information.)^Remote Sensor Window: The sensor behindthis window receives infrared signals from the remotecontrol.Aim the remote control at this area, and do notblock or cover it unless an external remote sensoris installed.AVR445 OM  6/23/06  3:13 PM  Page 6
FRONT-PANEL CONTROLSFRONT-PANEL CONTROLS 7The following controls and jacks are located behind the front-panel door. To open the door, place the edge of a finger on the left or right edge of the panel and gently swing thedoor down toward you.AMain Power Switch: Press this switch to applypower to the AVR 445. When the switch is pressedin, the unit is placed in a Standby mode, as indicatedby the amber illumination surrounding the Standby/OnSwitch 1. This button MUST be pressed in tooperate the unit. To turn the unit off and prevent theuse of the remote control, this switch should bepressed until it pops out from the front panel so thatthe word “OFF” may be read at the top of the switch.NOTE: This switch is normally left in the “ON” position.BHeadphone Jack: This jack may be used to lis-ten to the AVR 445’s output through a pair of head-phones. Be certain that the headphones have a stan-dard 1/4" stereo phone plug, or that you use anadapter, as needed, to convert the plug on your head-phones to the 1/4" jack used on the AVR. When theheadphone jack is in use, the main room speakers will automatically be turned off and the unit will output a standard stereo signal. You may also use the Dolby Headphone mode for an enhanced listening experience.CTone Mode Button: This button controls the tonemode settings, enabling adjustment of the bass andtreble boost/cut. You may also use it to take the tonecontrols out of the signal path completely for “flat”response. The first press of the button displays aTONE MODE message in the Lower DisplayLine $and in the on-screen display. To take thecontrols out of the signal path, press either of the‹/›Buttons Huntil the display reads TONEOUT. To change the bass or treble settings, pressthe button again until the desired option appears in theLower Display Line $and in the on-screen displayand then press either of the ‹/›Buttons Htoenter the desired boost or cut setting. See page 35for more information on the tone controls.DSpeaker Selector Button: Press this button to begin the process of manually configuring the AVR 445 for the type of speakers it is being usedwith. For complete information on configuring thespeaker settings, see page 29.EChannel Adjust Selector: Press the button tobegin the process of manually adjusting the channellevel outputs using the source currently playingthrough your AVR. For complete information on adjusting the channel output level, see page 41.FDigital Input Selector: Press this button to beginthe process of selecting a digital source for use withthe currently selected input. Once the button has beenpressed, use the ‹/›Buttons Hto choose thedesired input and then press the Set Button Itoenter the setting into the unit’smemory. See page 35for more information on digital audio.GDelay Adjust Selector: Press this button to beginthe process of adjusting the delay settings. See page30 for more information on delay adjustments.H‹/›Buttons: When making system configura-tion changes using the front-panel controls, pressthese buttons to scroll through the available choices for the option being adjusted.ISet Button: When making system configurationchanges using the front-panel controls, press this but-ton to enter a setting into the unit’s memory.JEzSet/EQ Microphone Jack: Before starting theEzSet/EQ automated setup process, plug the micro-phone into this jack. The microphone does not needto be plugged in at other times.KOptical 4 Digital Input: Connect the optical digitaloutput of an audio or video product to this jack.LCoaxial 4 Digital Input: Connect the coaxial digital output of a digital audio product such as aportable audio player or video game to this jack.MInput/Output Status Indicator: This LED indicator will normally light green to show that the front-panel Video 4 Input/Output Jacks Nare operatingas inputs. When these jacks are configured for use asoutputs, the indicator will turn red to show that the jackmay be used as an output for recording. (See pages 22and 40 for more information on configuring the front-panel jacks as outputs, rather than inputs.)NVideo 4 Input/Output Jacks: These audio/videojacks may be used as either inputs or outputs for temporary connection to video games or portableaudio/video products such as camcorders andportable audio players. (See pages 22 and 40 formore information on switching these jacks betweeninputs and outputs.)ABDEFGH HIJ K LN MCAVR 445XMFMAM USBDMP TAPE 8CH 6CH DVD  DIGITAL PLUS PRO LOGIC IIx HEADPHONE VIRTUAL SPEAKER 57CH. STEREODIRECTDSPSURR. OFFCDMI HDMI 12  VID 34 VID 12 AVR445 OM  6/23/06  3:13 PM  Page 7
8REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONSREAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS0Preamp Outputs1Subwoofer Output2Tape Outputs 3A-BUS Connector4Tape Inputs 5Surround Speaker Outputs6CD Audio Input7Front Speaker Outputs8Multiroom Audio Outputs9Digital Media Player (DMP) InputAFan VentsBFull Carrier IR OutputCIR OutputDCenter Channel Speaker OutputsESurround Back/Multiroom Speaker OutputsFIR InputGSwitched AC Accessory OutletHTrigger OutputIAC Power Cord SocketJRS-232 PortKHDMI OutputLHDMI InputsMComponent Video Monitor OutputsNMultiroom IR InputOComponent Video InputsPVideo Monitor OutputsQDVD Video Inputs RVideo 1 Video InputsSVideo 1 Video OutputsTVideo 2 Video InputsUVideo 3 Video InputsVXM Ready InputWUSB ConnectorXOptical Digital Audio OutputYCoaxial Digital Audio OutputZDVD Audio InputsaCoaxial Digital Audio InputsbOptical Digital Audio Inputsc8-Channel Direct InputsdVideo 1 Audio Inputs eVideo 2 Audio InputsfVideo 3 Audio Inputs gVideo 1 Audio OutputshFM Antenna JackiAM Antenna ConnectionsThe BridgeTMNOTE: Toassist in making the correct connections formultichannel input, output and speaker connections,all connection jacks and terminals are color-coded as follows:Front Left: WhiteFront Right: RedCenter: GreenSurround Left: BlueSurround Right: GraySurround Back Left: BrownSurround Back Right: TanSubwoofer:PurpleCoaxial Digital Audio: OrangeComposite Video:YellowComponent Video “Y”: GreenComponent Video “Pr”: RedComponent Video “Pb”: BlueOptical Digital In: BlackOptical Digital Out: GrayREAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS8REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONSNOTE: To make it easier to follow the instructions that refer to this illustration, a larger copy may be downloaded from the Product Support section for this product atwww.harmankardon.com.AVR445 OM  6/23/06  3:13 PM  Page 8
REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS 9REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS0Preamp Outputs: Connect these jacks to anoptional, external power amplifier for applicationswhere higher power is desired.1Subwoofer Output: Connect this jack to the line-level input of a powered subwoofer. If an external sub-woofer amplifier is used, connect this jack to the sub-woofer amplifier input.2Tape Outputs: Connect these jacks to theRecord/Input jacks of an audio recorder.3A-BUS Connector:Connect this jack to optionalA-BUS®-certified products to extend the multiroomcapabilities of your AVR 445. See page 19 for moreinformation on A-BUS.4Tape Inputs: Connect these jacks to the Play/Outjacks of an audio recorder.5Surround Speaker Outputs: Connect these out-puts to the matching + and – terminals on your sur-round channel speakers. In conformance with the CEAcolor-code specification, the blue terminal is the posi-tive (+) terminal that should be connected to the red(+) terminal on the Surround Left speaker with oldercolor-coding, while the gray terminal should be con-nected to the red (+) terminal on the Surround Rightspeaker with the older color-coding. Connect the black(–) terminal on the AVR to the matching black nega-tive (–) terminals for each surround speaker. (Seepage 17 for more information on speaker polarity.)6CD Audio Inputs: Connect these jacks to theleft/right analog audio output of a compact disc playeror CD changer or other audio source.7Front Speaker Outputs: Connect these outputsto the matching + or – terminals on your left and rightspeakers. When making speaker connections, alwaysmake certain to maintain correct polarity by connectingthe color-coded (white for front left and red for frontright) (+) terminals on the AVR 445 to the red (+) terminals on the speakers and the black (–) terminalson the AVR 445 to the black (–) terminals on the speakers.See page 17 for more information on speaker polarity.8Multiroom Audio Outputs: Connect these jacksto the optional external audio power amplifier andvideo distribution system that delivers the sourceselected for multizone distribution.9Digital Media Player (DMP) Input:With the AVR 445 turned off, connect the optionalHarman Kardon  to this connector. Oncethis is done and with a compatible iPod®(optional)docked in The Bridge, selecting the The Bridge/DMPinput allows you to play audio from the iPod and viewnavigation menus on the AVR’s front panel and anyvideo display connected to the AVR. You may controlthe iPod’s functions and select tracks using the⁄/¤/‹/›n©,SetFœand TransportGIJπbuttons. See page 39 for moreinformation.AFan Vents: These ventilation holes are the outputof the AVR 445’s airflow system. To ensure properoperation of the unit and to avoid possible damage todelicate surfaces, make certain that these holes arenot blocked and that there is at least 3 inches of openspace between the vent holes and any wooden or fabric surface. It is normal for the fan to remain off atmost normal volume levels. An automatic temperaturesensor turns the fan on only when it is needed.BFull Carrier IR Output: The output of this jack is the full signal received at the Remote SensorWindow ^or input through the IR Input Finclud-ing the carrier frequency that is removed from signalsat the IR Output C.Use this output to extend IR signals to the input of compatible products either bydirect connection or through the use of optional,external IR “blasters”. If you are in doubt as to which of the IR Output jacks to use, we recommend that you consult with your dealer or installer, or check with the manufacturer of the external equipment you wish to control.CIR Output: This connection permits the IR sensorin the receiver to serve remote controlled devices with“stripped carrier.” Connect this jack to the “IR IN” jackon compatible Harman Kardon equipment.DCenter Channel Speaker Outputs: Connectthese outputs to the matching + and – terminals onyour center channel speaker. In conformance with theCEA color-code specification, the green terminal is thepositive (+) terminal that should be connected to thered (+) terminal on speakers with the older color-cod-ing. Connect the black (–) terminal on the AVR to theblack negative (–) terminal on your speaker. (Seepage 17 for more information on speaker polarity.)ESurround Back/Multiroom Speaker Outputs:These speaker terminals are normally used to powerthe surround back left/surround back right speakers in a 7.1-channel system. However,they may also beused to power the speakers in a second zone, whichwill receive the output selected for a multiroom system.To change the output fed to these terminals from the default of the Surround Back speakers to theMultiroom Output, you must change a setting in theMultiroom menu of the OSD system. See page 44 formore information on configuring this speaker output.In normal surround system use, the brown and blackterminals are the surround back left channel positive(+) and negative (–) connections and the tan andblack terminals are the surround back right positive(+) and negative (–) terminals. For multiroom use,connect the brown and black SBL terminals to the red and black connections on the left remote zonespeaker and connect the tan and black SBR terminalsto the red and black terminals on the right remotezone speaker.FIR Input: If the AVR 445’s front-panel IR sensoris blocked due to cabinet doors or other obstruc-tions, an external IR sensor may be used. Connectthe output of the sensor to this jack.GSwitched AC Accessory Outlet: This outlet maybe used to power any device you wish to have turnedon when the AVR 445 is turned on with the Standby/OnSwitch 1.IMPORTANT NOTE: The power consumption of any device connected to the accessory outlet shouldnot exceed 100 watts. Never connect high-powerdevices such as amplifiers or video displays to theaccessoryoutlet.HTrigger Output: Connect this jack to the “TriggerIn” jack of an optional external component such as anaudio power amplifier that you want to be controlled to mirror the power state of the AVR 445. When thisconnection is used, the AVR 445 will automaticallysend a low-voltage signal to the connected device thatturns it on when the AVR 445 is on, and off when theAVR 445 is placed in the Standby mode. The con-nected component must respond to a 6-volt presenceas the control signal.IAC Power Cord Socket: Connect the AC powercord here when the installation is complete. To ensuresafe operation, use only the power cord supplied withthe unit. If a replacement is required, it must be of thesame type and capacity.JRS-232 Port: This jack may be used to controlthe AVR 445 over a bidirectional RS-232 serial control link to a compatible computer or programmableremote control system. Due to the complexity of programming RS-232 commands, we strongly recommend that connections to this port for control purposes be made by a trained and qualified technician or installer.KHDMI Output: Connect this jack to the HDMIinput on a compatible HDMI-equipped video display.LHDMI Inputs: Connect the HDMI output of videosources such as a DVD player, set-top box or HDTVtuner to either of these jacks.MComponent Video Monitor Outputs: Connectthese outputs to the component video inputs of avideo display.NMultiroom IR Input: Connect the output of an IRsensor in a remote room to this jack to operate theAVR 445’smultiroom control system.OComponent Video Inputs: These inputs may beused with any source device that is equipped withanalog component video outputs, as assigned throughthe IN/OUT SETUP menu. See page 23for more information on configuring the componentvideo inputs.The BridgeTMThe BridgeTMAVR445 OM  6/23/06  3:13 PM  Page 9
REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS10 REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONSPVideo Monitor Outputs: Connect these jacks tothe composite or S-video input of a TV monitor orvideo projector to view the on-screen menus and theoutput of any standard video source selected by thereceiver’s video switcher.QDVD Video Inputs: Connect the composite or S-video outputs of a DVD player or other video sourcetothese jacks.RVideo 1 Video Inputs: Connect the composite orS-video PLAY/OUT jacks of a VCR or other videosource to these jacks.SVideo 1 Video Outputs: Connect the compositeor S-video REC/IN jacks of a VCR or other videorecording device such as a DVD recorder or PVR tothese jacks.TVideo 2 Video Inputs: Connect the composite orS-video PLAY/OUT jacks of a VCR or other videosource to these jacks.UVideo 3 Video Inputs: Connect the composite orS-video PLAY/OUT jacks of a VCR or other videosource to these jacks.VXM Ready Input: When an optional XM Connect&Play module is connected to this jack, and the XMservice activated, you will be able to enjoy the XMRadio through your AVR 445. See page 39 for moreinformation.WUSB Connector: Connect a cable with a USB“Mini B” connector to the AVR and the other end to acompatible computer running Windows®2000,Windows XP or higher with the latest service packsinstalled, to use this port to listen to audio from thecomputer through the AVR 445. This connection isalso used to connect a compatible computer to theAVR for system upgrades, when available. See page37 for more information on playback of computeraudio with the AVR. Instructions for upgrades willaccompany the upgrade file download package.XOptical Digital Audio Output: Connect this jackto the optical digital input connector on a CD-R/RW,MiniDisc or other compatible digital recorder.YCoaxial Digital Audio Output: Connect this jackto the coaxial digital input of a CD-R/RW,MiniDisc orother compatible digital recorder.ZDVD Audio Inputs: Connect the left/right analogoutputs of a DVD player or other audio source tothese jacks.aCoaxial Digital Audio Inputs: Connect the coaxdigital output from a DVD player, HDTV receiver,LD playeror CD player to these jacks. The signal may be aDolby Digital signal, DTS signal or a standard PCM digitalsource. Do not connect the RF digital output of an LDplayer to these jacks.bOptical Digital Audio Inputs: Connect the opticaldigital output from a DVD player, HDTV receiver, LDplayer or CD player to these jacks. The signal may be aDolby Digital signal, a DTS signal or a standard PCMdigital source.c8-Channel Direct Inputs: These jacks are usedfor connection to source devices such as high-resolu-tion DVD players, DVD-Audio or SACD players withdiscrete analog audio outputs. Depending on thesource device in use, all eight jacks may be used,though in many cases only connections to the frontleft/right, center, surround left/right and LFE (sub-woofer input) jacks will be used for 5.1 audio signals.dVideo 1 Audio Inputs: Connect the left/rightPLAY/OUT audio output jacks on a VCR or other videosource to these jacks.eVideo 2 Audio Inputs: Connect the left/rightPLAY/OUT audio output jacks on a VCR or other videosource to these jacks.fVideo 3 Audio Inputs: Connect the left/rightPLAY/OUT audio output jacks on a VCR, PVR, cableset-top, satellite receiver, HDTV receiver or other videosource to these jacks.gVideo 1 Audio Outputs: Connect the left/rightREC/IN audio input jacks on a VCR or other videosource to these jacks.hFM Antenna Jack: Connect the supplied indoor oran optional external FM antenna to this terminal.iAM Antenna Connections: Connect the AM loopantenna supplied with the receiver to these terminals. Ifan external AM antenna is used, make connections tothe AM and GND terminals in accordance with theinstructions supplied with the antenna.AVR445 OM  6/23/06  3:13 PM  Page 10
MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONSMAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 113DYZabGBefhcIg120456789ACEFHJLNOPQMKSTUVWRXdij0Power Off Button1Power On Button2LCD Information Display3Input Selectors4AVR Selector5Test Button6DSP Surround Mode Selector7Logic 7 Mode Select Button8Direct Button9Clear Button AEzSet/EQ On/Off ButtonBTuning Mode ButtonmChannel Select ButtonnNavigation ButtonoDigital Select ButtonFSet Button GTransport Play ButtonsHVolume Up/Down SelectorsITransport Fast-Play/Scan ButtonsJMain Transport ControlsKTrack Skip Up/Down ButtonsLPreset Up/Down ButtonMTuning Up/Down ButtonNDisc Skip Button OProgram ButtonPLight ButtonQMultiroom ButtonRMacro ButtonsSSleep ButtonTNight Mode ButtonUOSD Button  VTone Control Button WDim ButtonXTuner/FM Select ButtonYChannel Up/Down SelectorZDelay Select ButtonaSpeaker Select ButtonbMemory ButtoncNumeric KeysdStereo Mode Select ButtoneDTS Neo:6 Mode Select ButtonfDTS Digital Mode Select ButtongDolby Mode Select Buttonh6-Channel/8-Channel Input SelectiMute ButtonjLensNOTES:•The function names shown here are each button’s feature when used with the AVR 445.Most buttons have additional functions when used with other devices.When a button is pressed,the function name will appear in the bottom line of the LCD Information Display c.•The jack on the upper right side of the remote is reserved for future use. Do not remove the plug provided or connect any device to the jack.• To make it easier to follow the instructions that refer to this illustration, a larger copy may be downloaded from the Product Support section for this product at www.harmankardon.com.MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 11AVR445 OM  6/23/06  3:13 PM  Page 11
MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONSIMPORTANT NOTE: The AVR 445’s remote may be programmed to control up to thirteen devices,including the AVR 445. Before using the remote,itis important to remember to press the InputSelector Button3that corresponds to the unityou wish to operate. In addition, the AVR 445’sremote is shipped from the factory to operate the AVR 445 and most Harman Kardon brand products.The remote is also capable of operating a wide varietyof other products using the control codes that are partof the remote. Before using the remote with otherproducts, follow the instructions on pages 46–49 toprogram the proper codes for the products in your system.It is also important to remember that many of the buttons on the remote take on different functions,depending on the product selected using the InputSelectors d. The descriptions shown here primarilydetail the functions of the remote when it is used tooperate the AVR 445.aPower Off Button: Press this button to placethe AVR 445 or a selected device in the Standbymode. Note that this will turnoff the main room functions, but if the Multiroom system is activated,it will continue to function.1Power On Button: Press this button to turn onthe power to a device selected by first pressing one ofthe Input Selectors3.2LCD Information Display: This two-line screendisplays various information, depending on the com-mands that have been entered into the remote.3Input Selectors: Pressing one of these buttonswill performthree actions at the same time.First, if theAVR 445 is not turned on, this will power up the unit.Next, it will select the source shown on the button asthe input to the AVR 445. Finally, it will change theremote control so that it controls the device selected.The buttons labeled DVD, DMP, XM and HDMI 1 areeach used to select either of two input sources:•The first press of the DVD Button selects the compo-nent connected to the DVD inputs.Asecond press of this button selects the component connected tothe CD inputs.• The first press of the button labeled DMP selectsThe Bridge as the input. A second press of this buttonselects the device connected to the Tape inputs.•The first press of the XM button selects XM Radioas the input. Asecond press selects the sourceconnected to the USB jack as the input.•The first press of the HDMI 1 button selects thedevice that is connected to the HDMI 1 jack.Asecond press selects the device connected to the HDMI 2 jack.In normal operation, the remote will revert to control-ling the AVR when no button is pressed for 6 seconds.This allows the remote to automatically return to con-trol of important functions such as volume, mute andsurround mode selection after you have used theremote to control another device. If you wish tochange the length of time that the remote operatesanother device, or to have the remote remain activefor control of the other device (such as a DVD playeror set-top box) until you manually return control to theAVR by pressing the AVR Selector4, follow theinstructions on page 55.4AVR Selector: Pressing this button will switch theremote so that it will operate the AVR 445’s functions. Ifthe AVR 445 is in the Standby mode, it will also turn theAVR 445 on.5Test Button: Press this button to begin thesequence used to manually calibrate the AVR 445’soutput levels. (See page 31 for more information onmanually calibrating the AVR 445.)gDSP Surround Mode Selector: Press this button to select one of the DSP surround modes, suchas Hall 1, Hall 2 or Theater. Each press of the buttonselects another mode. (See page 58 for more infor-mation on surround modes.)7Logic 7 Mode Select Button: Press this buttonto select from among the available Logic 7 surroundmodes.(See page 58 for available Logic 7 options.)8Direct Button: Press this button when the tuneris in use to start the sequence for direct entryof a station’s frequency. After pressing the button, simplypress the proper Numeric Keys cto select a station. (See page 39 for more information on the tuner.)9Clear Button: When programming the remote or using the EzSet feature, press this button to cancel the current function. When using the remote to enter frequencies for direct tuner access, press this button to clear previous entries.AEzSet/EQ Button: Press this button to turn the filters used by EzSet/EQ on or off. This allows you to hearthe difference in system performance when EzSet/EQ isengaged or out of the signal path.BTuning Mode Button: When using listening toAM or FM stations, press this button to change thetuner mode between manual and automatic. When thebutton is pressed so that AUTO/STEREOappears in the Upper Display Line Cand in theon-screen display,only stations with acceptable signalquality will be tuned, and the tuner will play FM sta-tions in stereo, when available. In the AUTO mode,when the Tuning Up/Down Buttons 3Mπare pressed, the unit will automatically search for thenext available station with good signal strength. Whenthis button is pressed so that MANUAL/MONOappears in the Upper Display Line Cand in theon-screen display, each press of the Tuning Up/DownButtons 3Mπwill move the frequency up ordown in single-step increments. When the FM band isinuse, pressing the button so that the MANUALmode is activated will enable you to tune stations withweak signals by changing to monaural reception. (Seepage 39 for more information on AM/FM tuner opera-tion.) When listing to XM Radio, press this button toscroll through the following display options for theLower Display Line D: Channel Name ➔ChannelCategory ➔Artist ➔Title. (See pages 39–40 formore information on XM Radio operation.)CChannel Select Button: This button is used to start the process of manually setting the AVR 445’soutput levels to an external source. Once this button ispressed, press the ⁄/¤Navigation Button Dtoselect the channel being adjusted, then press the SetButtonp,followed by the ⁄/¤Navigation ButtonDagain, to change the level setting. (See page 41 formore information.)DNavigation Button: This disc-like button is used to navigate through the on-screen configurationmenus, to scroll through option lists and to selectchoices for the various settings such as delay, speakers,surround modes, digital inputs, etc. To use the button,simply press it left, right, up or down in the directionindicated by the ⁄/¤/‹/›icons printed on thebutton disc. Depending on the specific task, pressingthe button will either change the menu or a configura-tion choice, or change the option shown in the on-screen or front-panel display. The sections in this man-ual describing the unit’sindividual features and config-uration options contain specific information on hownavigation controls are used.EDigital Select Button: Press this button toassign one of the digital inputs abKL to a source.pSet Button: This button is used to enter settingsinto the AVR 445’s memory. It is also used in thesetup procedures for delay time, speaker configurationand channel output level adjustment.GTransport Play Buttons: These buttons have no direct function on the AVR 445, but they are usedwhen the remote is programmed for a compatibleDVD, CD or tape player. Pressing these buttons willtransmit a forward- or reverse-play command,according to the capabilities of the player being controlled. In the factory default setting, these buttonsare programmed for Harman Kardon DVD players sothat you may control a compatible player without having to switch devices.HVolume Up/Down Selectors: These controlsshare the common disc in the lower section of theremote. To raise the volume, press the button marked⁄by pressing toward the top of the remote. To lower12 MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS12 MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONSAVR445 OM  6/23/06  3:13 PM  Page 12
the volume, press the button marked ¤by pressingtoward the bottom of the remote. The ‹/›buttons onthe left and right sides of this disc change channels upordown when the TV, cable box or satellite InputSelectors3have been pressed.sTransport Fast-Play/Scan Buttons: These but-tons have no direct function on the AVR 445, but theyare used when the remote is programmed for a com-patible DVD, CD or tape player. Pressing these buttonswill transmit a fast-play forward, fast-play reverse, or fast-forward or -reverse scan command, according to thecapabilities of the player being controlled. In the factorydefault setting, these buttons are preprogrammed withthe remote codes for Harman Kardon DVD players sothat you may control a compatible player without hav-ing to switch devices.JMain Transport Controls: These buttons haveno direct function on the AVR 445, but they are usedwhen the remote is programmed for a compatibleDVD, CD or tape player. Pressing these buttons will transmit a stop (Í), record (Î), or pause (±)command, according to the capabilities of the player being controlled. In the factory default setting, these buttons are programmed with the remote codes for Harman Kardon DVD players so that you may controlacompatible player without having to switch devices.KTrack Skip Up/Down Buttons: These buttonsdo not have a direct function with the AVR 445, butwhen used with a compatibly programmed CD or DVDchanger, they will change the track or chapter currentlybeing played. In the factory default setting, these buttonsare programmed with the remote codes for Harman KardonDVD players so that you may control a compatible playerwithout having to switch devices.LPreset Up/Down Button: When the tuner is inuse, press this button to scroll through the stations programmed into the AVR 445’s memory.NOTE: When the AVR 445 is used with The Bridge(optional) and your iPod, some of the buttons that areused to control the various transport functions onsource devices are used to control the iPod, and navi-gate through its menus and content. Consult theowner’smanual packed with The Bridge for moreinformation.MTuning Up/Down Button: Press this buttonwhen the tuner is in use to change the station to onewith a higher or lower frequency, or to change the XM channel. When the tuner is in the MANUAL/MONO mode, each tap of the selector will increaseor decrease the frequency by one increment. Whenthe tuner receives a signal sufficient for adequatereception, MANUAL TUNED will appear in theLower Display Line $and in the on-screen display.When the tuner is in the AUTO/STEREO mode,press the button once,and the tuner will scan for astation with acceptable signal strength. When the nexthigher- or lower-frequency station with a strong-enough signal is tuned, the frequency scan will stopand the Lower Display Line $and the on-screendisplay will indicate AUTO TUNED.When an FMStereo station is tuned, the display will read AUTOST TUNED. See page 39 for more informationon using the tuner.NDisc Skip Button: This button has no directfunction for the AVR 445 but may be used to changethe disc in a CD or DVD changer when the remote isprogrammed for that type of device.OProgram Button: This button is used to beginthe process of programming the remote. Press and holdthis button for 3 seconds to place the remote in theprogramming mode. Once the red LED under the SetButtonplights, release the button. You may thenselect from the desired option. (See pages 46–56 formore information on configuring the remote.)PLight Button: Press this button to activate theremote’sbacklight for ease of use in darkened rooms.QMultiroom Button: Press this button to begin the process of activating the multiroom system or to change the input or volume level for the secondzone. (See page 44 for additional information on the multiroom system.)RMacro Buttons: Press these buttons to store orrecall a “Macro”, which is a preprogrammed sequenceof commands stored in the remote. (See page 49 formore information on macros.)SSleep Button: Press this button to place the unitin the Sleep mode. After the time shown in the display,the AVR 445 will automatically go into the Standbymode.Each press of the button changes the time untilturn-off in the following order:When the Sleep timer is in use, the front-panel displayindicators will dim to half-brightness.TNight Mode Button: Press this button to activatethe Night mode.The Night mode is available in speciallyencoded Dolby Digital sources, and it preserves dialogue(center channel) intelligibility at low volume levels.UOSD Button: Press this button to activate or turnoff the On-Screen Display (OSD) system used to set upor adjust the AVR 445’s parameters.VTone Control Button: This button controls thetone mode settings, enabling adjustment of the bassand treble boost/cut. You may also use it to take thetone controls out of the signal path completely for“flat” response. The first press of the button displays aTONE IN message in the on-screen display andinthe Lower Display Line $.To take the controlsout of the signal path, press either of the ⁄/¤Navigation Buttons nuntil the display readsTONE OUT. To change the bass or treble set-tings,press the button again until the desired option appearsin the Lower Display Line $and in the on-screendisplay and then press either of the ⁄/¤NavigationButtons nto enter the desired boost or cut setting.See page 35 for more information on the tone controls.WDim Button: Press this button to activate theDimmer function, which reduces the brightness of thefront-panel display, or turns it off entirely. Press thebutton once to change the display to reduce thebrightness by 50%, and press it again within 5 sec-onds and the main display will go completely dark.Note that this setting is temporary; regardless of anychanges, the display will always return to full-bright-ness when the AVR is turned on. The blue illuminationaround the Standby/On Switch 1will alwaysremain at full-brightness, regardless of the setting, toremind you that the AVR is still turned on. The blueaccent lighting inside the volume control will alsoremain at full-brightness when the panel is at 50%,but go out when the panel lights are fully dimmed.XTuner/FM Select Button: This button functionsin two ways. Press it up, toward the top of the remote,to select the tuner as the AVR’s input. The first presswill call up the last-used station (or XM channel).Subsequent presses will select the last-used FM, AMand XM Radio station or channel. When the button ispressed down, toward the bottom of the remote, thelast-tuned FM station is selected as the AVR’s input.YChannel Up/Down Selector: This button has nofunction when the AVR is being controlled, but whenprogrammed for use with a VCR, TV, cable box, satel-lite receiver or other similar product, it will change thechannel up or down. See pages 46–56 for moreinformation on programming the remote.ZDelay Select Button: This button selects adjustments to the A/V Sync Delay and the individualchannel displays.The first press of the button displaysan A/V SYNC DELAY message in the LowerDisplay Line $and in the on-screen display,whichmeans that you may change the amount of time thatall channels are delayed together behind the video.This enables you to compensate for the loss of lipsync that may be caused by digital video processing in your display or by television stations. To change the A/V Sync Delay, press the Set Button pwhilethe A/V SYNC DELAY message is visible,and then use the ⁄/¤Navigation Buttons nto change the setting so that the sound and the video image are in sync. To change the delay for an individual output channel, press the ⁄/¤Navigation Button nuntil the desired channelname is shown, and then press the Set Button p.MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONSMAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 13AVR445 OM  6/23/06  3:13 PM  Page 13
Use the ⁄/¤Navigation Buttons ntochangethe delay amount. (See page 30 for more informationon delay options.)aSpeaker Select Button: Press this button to begin the process of manually configuring the AVR 445’s bass management system. Then pressthe ⁄/¤Navigation Buttons nto select thechannel you wish to set up. Press the Set Buttonpand then select another channel to configure.When all adjustments have been completed, pressthe Set Button ptwice to exit the settings andreturn to normal operation. (See page 28 for moreinformation on manual speaker setup.)bMemory Button: Press this button to enter aradio station in the AVR 445’s preset memory. First,tune the desired station, and then press this button.Within 5 seconds of when you see the station’s frequency flash in the Upper Display Line #and in the on-screen display, press the numeric keys for the preset number between 01 and 30 that youwish to assign to the station. (See page 39 for moreinformation on the tuner, and see page 40 for infor-mation on storing XM channel numbers in the presetmemory.) cNumeric Keys: These buttons serve as a 10-button numeric keypad to enter tuner preset positions.They are also used to select channel numbers whenTV, Cable or SAT has been selected on the remote, orto select track numbers on a CD, DVD or LD player,depending on how the remote has been programmed.These buttons are also used to enter letters and num-bers when renaming devices in the LCD InformationDisplay. (See page 53 for more information on renam-ing devices and keys.)dStereo Mode Select Button: Press this buttonto select a stereo listening mode. When the button ispressed so that SURROUND OFF appears inthe Lower Display Line $,the AVR will operate in a bypass mode with true, fully analog, two-channelleft/right stereo mode with no surround processing orbass management, as opposed to other modes wheredigital processing is used. When the button is pressedso that SURROUND OFF appears in the LowerDisplay Line $, and both the DSP and SurroundOffSurround Mode Indicators %are lit, you will enjoyatwo-channel presentation of the sound, along withthe benefits of bass management. Depending onwhether your system is configured for 5.1 or 6.1/7.1channels, the next press of the button will cause either5CH STEREO or 7CH STEREO toappear, and the stereo signal will be routed to all five(or seven) speakers. (See page 58 for more informa-tion on stereo playback modes.)eDTS Neo:6 Mode Select Button: Press thisbutton to select a DTS Neo:6 mode. (See page 58 for the available DTS Neo:6 options.)fDTS Digital Mode Select Button: When aDTS-encoded digital source is playing, each press ofthis button will scroll through the available DTS modes.The specific choice of modes will vary according to the type of encoding on the disc and your system’sspeaker configuration. When a DTS source is not inuse, this button has no function. (See page 58 for theavailable DTS digital options.)gDolby Mode Select Button: This button is usedto select from the available Dolby Surround modes.Each press of this button selects aDolby Pro Logic II,Dolby Pro Logic IIx or Dolby Virtual Speaker mode, asavailable for the number of speakers in your system.When a Dolby Digital-encoded source is in use, theDolby Digital mode may also be selected. (See page58 for the available Dolby surround mode options.)h6-Channel/8-Channel Input Select: Press thisbutton to select the device connected to the 8-ChannelDirect Inputs c.iMute Button: Press this button to momentarilysilence the AVR 445 or TV set being controlled,depending on which device has been selected.jLens: The infrared emitters behind the plasticlens at the top of the remote communicate the remotecodes to the AVR 445. Be certain that the lens is notcovered when using the remote, and point the lenstoward the AVR for best results. In learning mode, theremote receives IR codes to be learned through asensor behind the lens.NOTE: DO NOT remove the rubber plug that covers thejack on the upper right side of the remote. The jack isnot active and is reserved for future use.14 MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONSMAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONSAVR445 OM  6/23/06  3:13 PM  Page 14
ZR 10 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONSåPower Off Button∫OSD ButtonçAVR Selector Button∂Input Selectors≠Tuner SelectorƒXM Radio Selector ©Navigation Controls˙Volume Up/Down ButtonsîDisc Skip Buttons∆Numeric KeysBlank Buttons¬Clear ButtonµDirect ButtonñMemory ButtonøTuning Mode ButtonπTransport ControlsœSet Button®/DMP Selector ßMute Button†IR Transmitter LensThe BridgeTMEå∫ç∂ƒ©˙î∆¬µñøπœ®ß†E˙NOTES:•The ZR 10 remote may be used either in the same roomwhere the AVR 445 is located or in a separate roomwith an optional infrared sensor or A-BUS®product thatis connected to the AVR 445’s Multiroom IR InputJack N. When it is used in the same room as theAVR 445, it will control the functions of the AVR 445or any compatible Harman Kardon products in thatroom. When it is used in a separate room via a sensorconnected to the Multiroom IR Input Jack e, thebuttons for Power, Input Source, Volume and Mute willcontrol the source and volume for the second zone, asconnected to the Multiroom Audio Output Jacksª. (See page 44 for complete information on usingthe Multiroom system.)• To make it easier to follow the instructions that refer tothe controls and connectors in this illustration, alargercopy may be downloaded from the Product Supportsection for this product at www.harmankardon.com.ZR 10 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 15AVR445 OM  6/23/06  3:13 PM  Page 15
16 ZR 10 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONSåPower Off Button: When used in the roomwhere the AVR 445 is located, press this button to place the unit in Standby. When it is used in aremote room with a sensor that is connected to theMultiroom IR Input Jack e,this button turns theMultiroom system on and off.∫OSD Button: Press this button to activate orturn off the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu system,used to set up or adjust the AVR 445’s configurationsettings.çAVR Selector Button: Press this button to turnon the AVR 445. The input in use when the unit waslast on will be selected.∂Input Selectors: When the AVR 445 is off,press one of these buttons to select a specific inputand turn the unit on. When the unit is already in use,pressing one of these buttons will change the input.≠Tuner Selector: Press this button to select theTuner as the input source and listen to the tuner bandlast used. Press the button again to change betweenAM, FM and, if an XM Connect & Play module is con-nected and activated, XM Radio.ƒXM Radio Selector: Press this button to selectXM Radio as the input source when an XM Connect &Play module is connected and activated.©Navigation Controls: Depending on the menuor function in use, pressing these buttons will navigatethrough menus, scroll through option lists or configura-tion choices, or move the cursor position. Press theleft, right, up or down button, as appropriate to theadjustment being made.˙Volume Up/Down Buttons: When the ZR 10remote is used in the room where the AVR 445 islocated, press this button to raise or lower the volumein that room. When it is used in a remote room with asensor that is connected to the Multiroom IR InputJack e,this button will raise or lower the volume inthe remote room.îDisc Skip Buttons: Press these buttons tochange discs on compatible Harman Kardon CD orDVD changers or players.∆Numeric Keys: Press these buttons to enter astation’s frequency or an XM Radio channel numberafter the Direct Buttonµis pressed, or when pro-gramming the tuner memories.These buttons mayalso be used for numeric entries when appropriatewith other compatible sources.Blank Buttons: These buttons are not active.Pressing them will not change or control any functionon the AVR 445 or other IR devices.¬Clear Button: When programming the tunermemory, press this button to clear the current entry.µDirect Button: Press this button when the tunerisin use to start the entry of a station’s frequency oran XM channel number for direct access to that sta-tion or channel. After pressing this button, press theappropriate Numeric Keys∆.ñMemory Button: Press this button to enter astation or XM channel number into the AVR 445’smemory. First, tune to, or select, the desired station or channel, and then press this button. Within five seconds, while you see the station or channel flash inthe Upper Display Line Cand in the on-screendisplay, press the Numeric Keys∆for the presetnumber between 01 and 30 that you wish to assignto the station or channel. (See page 39 for more information.)øTuning Mode Button: When listening to AM orFM stations, press this button to change the tunermode between manual and automatic. When the button is pressed so that AUTO/STEREOappears in the Upper Display Line Cand in theon-screen display, only stations with acceptable signalquality will be tuned, and the tuner will play FM sta-tions in stereo, when available. In the AUTO mode,when the Tuning Up/Down Buttons 3Mπare pressed, the unit will automatically search for thenext available station with good signal strength. Whenthis button is pressed so that MANUAL/MONOappears in the Upper Display Line Cand in theon-screen display, each press of the Tuning Up/DownButtons 3Mπwill move the frequency up ordown in single-step increments. When the FM band isin use, pressing the button so that the MANUALmode is activated will enable you to tune stations withweak signals by changing to monaural reception. (Seepage 41 for more information on AM/FM tuner opera-tion.) When listing to XM Radio,press this button toscroll through the following display options for theLower Display Line D: Channel Name ➛ChannelCategory➛Artist ➛Title. (See pages 39–40 formore information on XM Radio operation.)πTransport Controls: Press these buttons tocontrol the operation of a compatible Harman KardonDVD or CD player when the AVR 445 is connected to the source unit via the IR Input Jack F. Whenthe AVR 445’s tuner or XM Radio is in use, the❙‹‹/››❙Prev/Next Buttonsπare used totune up or down through the list of preset stations,station frequencies or channel numbers.œSet Button: When using the configurationmenus, press this button to enter a setting to theAVR’s memory.®Digital Media Player Selector: WhenHarman Kardon’s  (optional) is connected toDigital Media Player (DMP) Input 9andacompatible iPod is docked in  , pressing thisselector will select the iPod as the audio source inputdevice for the AVR 445. In addition, if a video displayis connected to one of the Video Monitor OutputsMP, the iPod’s messages will appear on screen,and in the Upper and Lower Display Lines CD.The ⁄/¤/‹/›Buttons ©,the Set Buttonœand the Transport Controlsπmay be usedto navigate the iPod and to operate many functions.See page 39, and the manuals for The Bridge andyour iPod for more information.ßMute Button: When the ZR 10 remote is usedin the room where the AVR 445 is located, press thisbutton to temporarily silence the unit. When it is usedin a remote room with a sensor that is connected to the Multiroom IR Input Jack e, this button will temporarily silence the feed to the remote room only. Press the button again to return to the previous volume level.†IR Transmitter Lens: The infrared code com-mands from the remote are sent to the AVR from thecomponents behind this lens. To ensure proper opera-tion, do not block this area when holding the remote.The BridgeTMThe BridgeTMThe BridgeTMThe BridgeTMEZR 10 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONSAVR445 OM  6/23/06  3:13 PM  Page 16
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONSSystem InstallationAfter unpacking the unit, locating it in a place with ade-quate ventilation and placing it on a solid surface capableof supporting its weight, you will need to make the con-nections to your audio and video equipment.IMPORTANT NOTE: For your personal safety and toavoid possible damage to your equipment and speakers,it is always good practice to turn off and unplug the AVRand ALL source equipment from the AC output beforemaking any audio or video system connections.Audio Equipment ConnectionsWe recommend that you use high-quality interconnectcables when making connections to source equipmentand recorders to preserve the integrity of the signals.1. Connect the analog output of a CD player to theCD Audio Inputs 6.NOTE: If your CD player has both fixed and variableaudio outputs, it is best to use the fixed output unlessyou find that the input to the receiver is so low that thesound is noisy, or so high that it is distorted.2. Connect the analog Play/Out jacks of a cassettedeck, MD, CD-R or other audio recorder to the Tape Inputs 4. Connect the analog Record/Injacks on the recorder to the Tape Outputs 2on the AVR 445.3. Connect the output of a digital source such as aCD or DVD changer or player, a video game, a digital satellite receiver,an HDTV tuner or digital cable set-top box or the output of a compatiblecomputer sound card to the Optical and CoaxialDigital Audio Inputs abKL.4. Connect the coaxial or optical Digital Audio OutputsXY on the rear panel of the AVR 445 to the match-ing digital input connections on a CD-R, MiniDisc orother digital recorder.5. Assemble the AM loop antenna supplied with the unit so that the tabs at the bottom of the antenna loop snap into the holes in the base.Connect it to the AM Antenna Connections i.6. Connect the supplied FM antenna to the FMAntenna Jack h.The FM antenna may be an external roof antenna, an inside powered orwire-lead antenna or a connection from a cable TV system. If the antenna or connection uses 300-ohm twin-lead cable, you must use an optional300-ohm-to-75-ohm adapter to make the connection.7. Connect the front, center, surround and surroundback speaker outputs 57DE to the respec-tive speakers.To ensure that all the audio signals are carried to yourspeakers without loss of clarity or resolution, we sug-gest that you use high-quality speaker cable. Manybrands of cable are available and the choice of cablemay be influenced by the distance between yourspeakers and the receiver, the type of speakers youuse, personal preferences and other factors. Your dealer or installer is a valuable resource to consult inselecting the proper cable.Regardless of the brand of cable selected, werecom-mend that you use cable with a gauge of 14 or smaller.Remember that when specifying cable, the lower thenumber, the thicker the cable.Cable with a gauge of 16 may be used for short runsof less than 10 feet. We do not recommend that youuse cables with an AWG equivalent of 18 or higher,due to the power loss and degradation in performancethat will occur.Cables that are run inside walls should have the appro-priate markings to indicate listing with UL, CSA or otherappropriate testing agency standards. Questions aboutrunning cables inside walls should be referred to yourinstaller or a licensed electrician who is familiar with the NEC and/or the applicable building codes in your area.When connecting wires to the speakers,be certain to observe proper polarity.Note that the positive (+)terminal of each speaker connection has a specific colorcode, as noted on page 8. However, most speakers stilluse a red terminal for the positive (+) connection.Connect the “negative” or “black” wire to the same terminal on both the receiver and the speaker.NOTE: While most speaker manufacturers adhere toan industry convention of using black terminals fornegative and red ones for positive,some may varyfrom this configuration. To ensure proper phase andoptimal performance, consult the identification label onyour speaker or the speaker’s manual to verify polarity.If you do not know the polarity of your speaker, askyour dealer for advice before proceeding, or consultthe speaker’s manufacturer.We also recommend that the length of cable usedto connect speaker pairs be identical. For example,use the same length piece of cable to connect thefront-left and front-right or surround-left and sur-round-right speakers, even if the speakers are a different distance from the AVR 445.8. Connections to a subwoofer are normally made viaaline-level audio connection from the SubwooferOutput 1to the line-level input of a subwooferwith a built-in amplifier. When a passive subwooferis used, the connection first goes to a power amplifier, which will be connected to one or moresubwoofer speakers. If you are using a poweredsubwoofer that does not have line-level input con-nections, follow the instructions furnished with thespeaker for connection information.9. If an external audio source such as a DVD-Audio,SACD or high-definition optical disc player with 5.1or7.1 analog audio outputs is part of your system,connect the outputs of the source to the 8-ChannelDirect Inputs c.Analog Video Equipment ConnectionsAnalog video components are connected in the samemanner as audio components.Again, the use of high-quality interconnect cables is recommended to preserve signal quality.1. Connect the Video Play/Out jacks of a standard(composite) video (or S-video outputs of a digitalvideo) recorder or conventional VCR to the Video 1Video Inputs Ron the AVR 445. Connect theRecord/In jacks from that device to the Video 1Video Outputs Son the AVR.2. Connect the analog Audio Left/Right Play/Out jacksof the device connected to the Video 1 Inputs tothe Video 1 Audio Inputs don the AVR. Connectthe analog Audio Left/Right Record/In jacks fromthat device to the Video 1 Audio Outputs gonthe AVR. If the device has a digital audio output,connect it to one of the Coaxial aor Optical bdigital audio inputs.3. Connect the Play/Out jacks of a standard (composite)video or (S-video outputs of a digital video) playbacksource such as a set-top box or video game consoleto the Video 2 Video Inputs Tor Video 3 VideoInputs U. If the device has analog componentvideo (Y/Pr/Pb) outputs, connect them to one of the Component Video Inputs O.4. Connect the analog audio outputs from the sourceto the matching Video 2 Audio Inputs eorVideo 3 Audio Inputs f. If the device has a digi-tal audio output, connect it to one of the Coaxialaor Optical bdigital audio inputs.5. If any of the video source devices has analog component video (Y/Pr/Pb) outputs, but not HDMI,connect them to Component Video Inputs O.The chart on page 59 has the default settings forvarious source devices, but you may make anyconnection and change the configuration settingusing the IN/OUT SETUP menu, asdescribed on page 23.6. The default video connection for a DVD player is touse the Component Video Input 3 Jacks Oonthe AVR, but you may change this assignment inthe IN/OUT SETUP menu (see page 23).ADVD player’s composite and S-video outputs mayalso be connected to the DVD Video Inputs Q.Only one connection type is required.INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS  17AVR445 OM  6/23/06  3:13 PM  Page 17
18 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS18 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONSINSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS7. The default audio connection for a conventionalDVD player is to link the coaxial digital audio outputon the DVD player to the Coaxial 1 Digital AudioInput a, but you may also make a connection toeither the Coaxial aor Optical bdigital inputs,or to the Analog DVD Audio Inputs Z. You may change the assignment in the IN/OUTSETUP menu as described on page 22, or byusing the front-panel Digital Input Selector F.8. To use a portable audio/video product such as acamcorder, media player or digital still camera withthe AVR, or connect a video game console or othersource that may not always be connected to theAVR, connect the video outputs of the source to theVideo 4 Input/Output Jacks N, behind theFront-Panel Door 8. If the source has digitalaudio outputs, connect them to the Optical 4Digital Input Kor the Coaxial 4 Digital Input L.CONNECTION NOTES:•When making connections to the ComponentVideo Inputs Oor the Coaxial aor Opticalbdigital audio inputs, it is a good idea to makenote of which jacks are connected to whichsource, using the Worksheet in the Appendix. Thiswill help simplify the configuration process.• When connecting a source device such as acable set-top box where the audio streams maychange between digital and analog as youchange channels, we recommend that you makeboth analog and digital connections. The AVR’sAuto Poll feature will automatically sense whenthe digital stream is replaced by an analog outputand switch the input accordingly. (See page 22for more information on the Auto-Poll feature.)This dual connection is not required for sources(such as DVD players or video games) that alwaysoutput a digital stream.9. Connect the AVR to your video display using one ofthe following connections, even if you will also usean HDMI connection:• If your video display has component videoinputs (Y/Pr/Pb), connect the ComponentVideo/Monitor Outputs M.•If your display does not have digital or compo-nent video inputs, connect the Video MonitorOutput Pon the AVR to the matching input onyour display. Only one connection is needed, andS-video is the higher quality signal.HDMI ConnectionsHDMI™is the abbreviation for High-Definition MultimediaInterface, which is quickly becoming the standard for connections between high-definition video/audio sourceproducts and displays. HDMI is a digital connection, elimi-nating the need to convert signals back and forth fromdigital to analog.Some source or display components in your systemmay use DVI (Digital Video Interface) for digital videoconnections. DVI carries the same digital video signalsas HDMI but uses a larger connector and does nottransport audio or control signals. In most cases, youmay mix and match DVI and HDMI digital video con-nections by using optional connector adapters. Note,however, that some DVI-equipped video displays arenot compatible with the HDCP copy protection codingthat is increasingly carried with signals connected via HDMI. If you have an HDMI source and a DVI-equipped display, you may occasionally be unable toview a program if the display does not include HDCP.This is not the fault of the AVR or your source; it sim-ply indicates that the video display is not compatible.The AVR 445 is equipped for HDMI switching, whichmeans that it is able to select either of the two HDMIinputs as the source that feeds your system’s videodisplay. This preserves the digital signal in its originalformby passing it directly through from source to dis-play. However, this also means that the AVR does nothave access to the signal and thus it is not able to addmenus or on-screen messages to HDMI signals, or toprocess the audio that may be part of the signal in anHDMI connection.Therefore, the following connections are required whenthe AVR 445 is used with HDMI sources:• Connect the HDMI output of a source to either ofthe HDMI Inputs L.•Connect the HDMI Output Kof the AVR to anHDMI input on your display.• Connect either an optical or coaxial digital audiooutput from the source to the AVR. The defaultconnections are Optical 3 bfor a source con-nected to HDMI 1 Land Coaxial 3 afor asource connected to HDMI 2 L. You may useany digital or analog audio source in conjunctionwith the HDMI inputs, but if it varies from thedefault you must make a change to the input’ssetting, as shown on page 22.•Even when HDMI inputs are used, it is important tomake sure that a component, S-video or compos-ite video connection is made between the AVR andyour display. This is needed to view both the setupmenus and on-screen messages, and to view other(non-HDMI) video sources. The AVR 445 does notconvert analog video signals to HDMI.System and Power ConnectionsThe AVR 445 is designed for flexible use with multiroomsystems, external control components and power amplifiers.Main Room Remote Control ExtensionIf the receiver is placed behind a solid or smoked-glass cabinet door, the obstruction may prevent theremote sensor from receiving commands.In thisevent, an optional remote sensor may be used.Connect the output of the remote sensor to the IR Input fl.If other components are also prevented from receivingremote commands, only one sensor is needed. Simplyuse this unit’s sensor or a remote eye by running aconnection from the IR Output ‹to the Remote IRInput jack on Harman Kardon or other compatibleequipment.If other Harman Kardon-compatible source equipmentis part of the main room installation, the IR OutputJack ‹on the rear panel should be connectedto theIRIN jack on source equipment. This enables the remoteroom location to control source equipment functions.When a remote IR sensor is used to control non-Harman Kardon source equipment, we recommendthat you make a hard-wire connection or use anoptional, external IR “blaster” connected to the FullCarrier IR Output B. If you are in doubt as to whichIR Output jack to use for the equipment in your sys-tem, contact your dealer or installer, or the manufac-turer’s support site and ask whether the unit to becontrolled uses “full carrier” IR commands. When “fullcarrier” commands are used, make the connection tothe Full Carrier IR Output ¤. Otherwise, make theconnection to the IR Output ‹.NOTE: All remotely controlled components must belinked together in a “daisy chain.” Connect the IR OUTjack of one unit to the IR IN of the next to establishthis chain.Multiroom Audio ConnectionsThe AVR 445 is equipped with multizone capabilitiesthat allow it to send a separate audio source to theremote zone from the one selected for use in themain room.Depending on your system’s requirements, threeoptions are available for audio connection:Option 1: Use high-quality, shielded audio intercon-nect cable from the AVR 445’s location to the remoteroom. In the remote room, connect the interconnectcable to a stereo power amplifier. The amplifier will beconnected to the room’s speakers. At the AVR 445,plug the audio interconnect cables into the MultiroomAudio Outputs 8on the AVR 445’srear panel.Option 2: Connect the Multiroom Audio Outputs8on the AVR 445 to the inputs of an optional stereopower amplifier. Run high-quality speaker wire fromthe amplifier to the speakers in the remote room.Option 3: Taking advantage of the AVR 445’s built-inseven-channel amplifier, it is possible to use two of theamplifier channels to power speakers in the remoteroom. When using this option, you will not be able touse the full 7.1-channel capabilities of the AVR 445 inthe main listening room, but you will be able to addanother listening room without external power ampli-fiers. To use the internal amplifiers to power a remoteINSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONSAVR445 OM  6/23/06  3:13 PM  Page 18
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONSzone, connect the speakers for the remote room loca-tion to the Surround Back/Multiroom SpeakerOutputs fi. Before using the remote room, you willneed to configure the amplifiers for surround operationbychanging a setting in the MULTIROOMmenu, following the instructions shown on page 44.NOTE: For all options, you may connect an optional IRsensor in the remote room to the AVR 445 via anappropriate cable. Connect the sensor’s cable to theMultiroom IR Input eon the AVR 445 and use the ZR 10 remote to control the room volume. You mayinstall an optional volume control between the output ofthe amplifiers and the speakers in options 1 and 2.A-BUS®Installation ConnectionsThe AVR 445 is among the few receivers availablethat offer built-in A-BUS/READY operation. When usedwith an optional A-BUS product, you have all the ben-efits of remote zone operation without the need for anexternal power amplifier.To use the AVR 445 with an approved A-BUS prod-uct, simply connect it to the AVR 445 using standardCategory 5 wiring that is properly rated for the specificin-wall installation. Terminate the wiring at the receiverend to a standard RJ-45 connector in compliancewith the instructions furnished with the A-BUS product.No further installation or adjustment is needed, as theA-BUS jack on the AVR 445 routes the signals to theirproper destination for power, signal source and control.The output fed to the A-BUS jack is determined by theAVR 445’smultiroom system and menus.RS-232 ConnectionsThe AVR 445 is equipped with an RS-232 SerialConnection Port athat may be connected to acompatible,optional, external computer, keypad orcontrol system for bidirectional communications thatenable the external system to control the AVR, and forthe AVR to report status and handshake data back tothe controller.Use of the RS-232 port for this type ofcontrol requires specific technical knowledge, and werecommend that any connection and programming forcontrol be made by a trained installer or technicianfamiliar with the equipment being used.The physical connection to the AVR 445’sRS-232port is a standard D-SUB 9 connection, but to ensurecompatible and proper operation, specific softwarecommands and pin wiring schemes may be required.USB ConnectionsThe AVR 445 is one of the few A/V receivers to offeraUSB connection that may be used for both playbackof compatible audio content from a computer and forloading of system updates (when available).The physical connection between a computer and theAVR is a simple one, requiring only a cable with a USB“A” type connector on one side and a USB “Mini B” onthe other.Connect the larger, “A” connector on the cable to yourcomputer or a USB hub and the end with the “Mini”USB connector to the USB Port Won the AVR’s rear panel.NOTES ON USB:•The USB port on the AVR 445 is to be used onlyfor connection to a computer or a hub connecteddirectly to a computer. DO NOT connect it to otherdevices such as portable audio players, card readers,USB memory storage devices, external hard drives,USB accessories, digital cameras or cellular phones.Connection to these devices may cause damage tothe device and/or the AVR that is not covered bythe AVR’s warranty.•The AVR 445’s USB connection may only be usedfor audio playback and system upgrades. It may notbe used for other purposes, such as system control,video or still-image playback.Trigger ConnectionThe AVR 445 is equipped with a low-voltage triggerthat may be used to control a wide variety of compati-ble, optional devices that respond to voltage actuationcommands. This includes external audio power amplifiers,video screens, motorized blinds and other compatibleproducts in a home theater or automation system.Due to the complexity of interfacing with power-controlled devices, we strongly recommend thatthey be installed by a qualified professional.The Trigger Output Hdelivers 6 volts DC when activated, and removes the voltage when the AVR is turned off. The connection is a 3.5mm mono miniplug with the signal on the center pin (“tip”) and theouter shaft (“ring”) acting as the negative or groundconnection.The Trigger Output His for use with devices such aspower amplifiers that you wish to activate whenever theAVR is turned on, regardless of the input selected.After checking for voltage, current and polarity com-patibility between the device being controlled and theAVR, simply connect one end of the trigger cable tothe device being controlled and the other end to theTrigger Output Hon the AVR.IMPORTANT NOTE ON THE TRIGGER CONNECTION:The current draw from the trigger jack cannot exceed 1.0mA.XM Radio ConnectionsXM Radio is a satellite-delivered, subscription-based,programming service that provides a wide range ofmusic, sports, news and information programming withdigital audio quality. The AVR 445 is XM Connect &Play-ready,which means that you can easily add theXM service to your home audio system by purchasingan XM antenna module,activating an account with XMand then making a simple, single-cable connection toyour AVR.To purchase an XM antenna module, consult yourdealer, or contact XM Radio at www.xmradio.com.After following the instructions packed with the mod-ule, place the XM antenna near a south-facing windowand run the cable to the AVR. Connect the plug at theend of the cable to the XMReady Input V.Oncethe connection is made, follow the instructions on page39 for more information on listening to XM Radio.NOTES on XM Radio:•XM Radio requires the purchase of additional,optional hardware and a separate subscription to the XM service.•XM Radio is available only in the continental UnitedStates and Canada. It is not available in Alaska or Hawaii.•XM reception requires that the antenna be able to“see” the XM satellites or receive a signal from oneof the XM ground-based repeaters. Depending onyour installation and location, XM service may notbe available in some areas.AC Power ConnectionsThis unit is equipped with an accessory AC outlet that may be used to power accessorydevices, but itshould not be used with high-current draw equipmentsuch as power amplifiers. The total power draw maynot exceed 100 watts.This Switched AC Accessory Outlet ‡is poweredonly when the unit is on. This is recommended onlyfor devices that have a mechanical power switch thatmay be left in the “ON” position.NOTE: Many audio and video products go into aStandby mode when they are used with switched out-lets. This type of product may not operate properlywhen used with the switched outlet.The AVR 445 features a removable power cord that allows wires to be run in advance to a complexinstallation so that the unit itself need not be installeduntil it is ready for connection. When all needed connections have been made, connect the AC power cord to the AC Power Cord Jack ·.The AVR 445 draws significantly more current thanother household devices, such as computers, that useremovable power cords. For that reason, it is importantthat only the cord supplied with the unit (or a directreplacement of identical capacity) be used.Once the power cord is connected, you are almostready to enjoy the AVR 445’s incredible power and fidelity!INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS  19AVR445 OM  6/23/06  3:13 PM  Page 19
When all audio, video and system connections havebeen made, the final steps before listening to your newAVR are to make the configuration adjustments thattailor the unit to the other components in your system,aswell as accommodate your personal listening pref-erences. A few minutes spent to correctly calibrate andconfigure your system will greatly add to your listeningpleasure.Speaker Selection and PlacementWhile the most seamless surround sound reproductioncomes from the use of speakers with identical or care-fully matched driver elements at each position, nomatter which brand or type of speakers you prefer, it is always best to use the same model or series for the left front, center and right front speakers. Similarly,it is also desirable to use the same model or series for the surround speakers. This ensures that the sound-stage will be relatively seamless when a sound movesfrom one side of the room to the other.Speaker PlacementOnce you have selected your speakers, it is importantthat they be placed in positions that enable them to dothe best job of reproducing the sound as it was meantto be heard, regardless of the program content. Theplacement of speakers can have a noticeable impacton the accuracy of the surround process, particularly inmultichannel systems.When placing your speakers in a listening room, pic-ture an imaginary circle starting at the center of yourvideo screen that arcs around the room with the primelistening position, or “sweet spot,” at the center of thecircle. Depending on the number of speakers in yoursystem, there is a recommended placement along thecircle for each speaker, though the specific construc-tion of your room, taking into account the availablewalls, bookcases, or floor space at which the speakersmay be placed will obviously have some impact onwhere the speakers are ultimately located. As a generalrule, try to place all speakers so that they are posi-tioned at the same height as your ears when you areseated at the prime listening position.Use the following suggestions as a guide,and makethe changes needed to fit the speakers to your room.Don’t be afraid to experiment a bit until you find theright combination of locations that works for you. Atthe end of the day, there is no real “right” or “wrong”place to put the speakers; work to optimize their loca-tions so that audio moves across the front of the roomsmoothly, without seeming to jump from one speakerto another.Front Left/Right SpeakersThe recommended placement for front left/rightspeakers is at the 30-degree position with referenceto the center channel speaker. The distance betweenthem should be about the same as the distance from thecenter channel speaker to the prime listening position.Although the natural tendency is to place the speakersso they are parallel to the wall behind them, and thusin line with the video screen, the preferred placementisto angle the speakers slightly (“toe in”) so that theypoint at the prime listening position.Center Channel SpeakerThe ideal location for the center channel speaker is at“0 degrees” in our circle, directly in front of the primelistening position. Place the center channel speaker asclose to the top (or bottom) of the video screen aspossible so that when you position the front left/rightspeakers the tweeters of all three front channel speak-ers are within 24" of one another.Surround Speakers for 5.1 SystemsIn a 5.1 surround system, an additional pair ofleft/right speakers is added. Although many believethat these speakers should be placed at the rear ofthe room, the preferred position for them is at thesides of the room, with rear placement a secondoption when room conditions prevent the use of side-mounted surround speakers.When side-wall placement is possible, place theleft/right surround speakers at a point that is 110degrees along our circle from the center of the videoscreen. This translates to placing them to the side andslightly behind your preferred listening position. If pos-sible, angle the speakers in slightly so that they arepointing toward the listener’s ears.5.1 Placement DiagramIf it is not possible to place the surround speakers atthe sides of the room, the alternate position is at theback of the room, at a spot that is about 150 degreesaround our circle from the center of the video screen.Another way to spot the optimal, alternate rear-wallmounting position is to place the left surround speakeron the back wall so that it points directly at the frontright speaker, and to have the right surround speakerpoint directly at the front left speaker.If possible,aim the surround speakers so that they point inward,toward the listening area, rather than perpendicular to the walls.Surround Speakers for 6.1 SystemsA6.1 surround system adds an additional speaker inthe center back surround position. We do not recom-mend this configuration, as it will not deliver a full sur-round sound field when any 7.1-channel mode isused, since some signals will be sent to an output(either left or right) where no speaker is present.If a 6.1 system is to be used, first place the speakersfor a 5.1 system, and place the “sixth” speaker at thecenter of the back of the room, pointing directlytoward the front center channel speaker.6.1 Placement DiagramDo not connect the center back surround speaker atthis time, as you must first run EzSet/EQ as shown onpage 26 so that the system configures the five mainchannel speakers only. After completing the EzSet/EQprocess, connect the center surround back speaker toone of the Surround Back Speaker Outputs Eand manually configure the system for surround backspeakers, as shown on pages 29–30. DO NOT runEzSet/EQwith only a single surround back speakerconnected, as a failure message will result.We recommend that you consider adding a secondsurround back speaker for a full 7.1 system, as soonas possible.Surround Speakers for 7.1 SystemsFor the ultimate home theater experience,a7.1 surround system uses both traditional surroundleft/right channels and a surround back left/rightspeaker pair. In a 7.1 system, the front left/center/rightspeakers remain in the same place as they would befor a 5.1 or 6.1 system, but due to the number ofspeakers involved, the placement of the surroundspeakers is different.In a 7.1 system, you should place the main surroundleft/right speakers at the 90-degree point on our cir-Center SpeakerVideo ScreenFront RightSpeakerFront Left SpeakerSide SurroundLeft SpeakerSide SurroundRight SpeakerBack SurroundSpeakerListening Position110° 110°30° 30°Center SpeakerVideo ScreenFront Right SpeakerFront Left SpeakerSide SurroundLeft SpeakerAlternate placementfor Side SurroundLeft SpeakerSide SurroundRight SpeakerAlternate placementfor Side SurroundRight Speaker110 °150°110 °150°30° 30°20 SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONSYSTEM CONFIGURATIONAVR445 OM  6/23/06  3:13 PM  Page 20
SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONSYSTEM CONFIGURATION 21cle. A good way to visualize proper surround speakerpositioning for 7.1 is to place the speakers directly tothe left and right of the ears of someone sitting in theprime listening spot. The two speakers should ideallyface toward each other.The additional Surround Back Left/Right speakers areplaced at about 150 degrees on the circle, pointinginward, toward the listening area. The easiest way tovisualize the placement of these speakers is to placethe surround back left speaker directly opposite theright front speaker and to place the surround back leftspeaker directly opposite the left front speaker.7.1 Placement DiagramSubwoofer PlacementSince subwoofers produce nondirectional sound, theymay be placed almost anywhere in a room. Actualplacement should be based on room size and shapeand the type of subwoofer used. One method of find-ing the optimal location for a subwoofer is to begin byplacing it in the front of the room, about six inchesfrom a wall, or near the front corner of the room.Another method is to temporarily place the subwooferat your normal listening position, and then walkaround the room until you find a spot where the sub-woofer sounds best. Place the subwoofer in that spot.You should also follow the instructions of the subwoofer’smanufacturer,or you may wish to experiment with the best location for a subwoofer in your particular listening room.For more information on subwoofer placement, as wellas a variety of topics relating to audio and home the-ater, visit the Technology section of our Web site atwww.harmankardon.com. Links are provided there toinformative white papers written by the acoustic andelectronics experts at Harman Kardon and at our par-ent company, Harman International Industries, Inc.NOTES ON SPEAKER PLACEMENT:1. The limitations of your listening room, including theplacement of walls and furniture, may make it diffi-cult to follow the speaker placement suggestionsshown above. Depending on the specific layout ofthe room, here are some ways to compensate forunusual conditions:• Try to follow the suggested placement, but movethe speakers within a few feet from the preferredlocations.•Regardless of where they are placed, always tryto make certain that the main surround speakersare the same distance from the front speakers.(For example, try not to have the right surroundspeaker further back into the room than the leftsurround speaker.)• If it is not possible to wall-mount or place speak-ers on a shelf, consider the use of optional floorstands, available for many speakers.2. When using ceiling-mounted in-wall speakers, fol-low the same guidelines shown for conventionalfloorstanding or shelf-mounted speakers.System SetupOnce the speakers have been placed in the room andconnected, the remaining steps in the setup processare to assign input and output connections, make anyvideo or audio adjustments, select a surround mode,program the AVR 445’sbass management system forthe type of speakers used in your system, calibratethe output levels and set the delay times used by thesurround sound processor.Although it is necessary to assign input/output settingsand surround mode choices manually,we recommendthat you take advantage of the power and precision ofEzSet/EQ to automatically select and enter the settingsfor all other audio parameters. This will not only saveyou time; it will ensure that your room is calibratedandequalized with an accuracy not possible when thesesettings are made manually.You are now ready to power up the AVR 445 to beginthese final adjustments.1. Make certain that the AC power cord is firmlyinserted into the AC Power Cord Socket Iand plug the cord into an unswitched AC outlet.Tomaintain the unit’ssafety rating, DO NOT substitute the power cord for one with lower current capacity.2. Press the Main Power Switch Alocatedbehind the Front-Panel Control Door 9inuntil it latches and the word “OFF” on the top ofthe switch disappears inside the front panel. Notethat the illumination around the Standby/OnSwitch 1will turn amber, indicating that theunit is in the Standby mode.3. Carefully remove the protective plastic film fromthe front-panel lens. If left in place, the film willprevent proper operation of the remote control.4. Install the four supplied AAA batteries in the main remote as shown. Be certain to follow the(+) and (–) polarity indicators that are in thebattery compartment. (The ZR10 remoterequires two AAA batteries.)5. Turn the AVR 445 on either by pressing theStandby/On Switch 1on the front panel, orvia the remote by pressing the Power On Buttonb, the AVR Selector eçor any of theInput Selectors3Xhç∂ƒ≠®on the remote. The lighting around theStandby/On Switch 1will turn blue to confirmthat the unit is on.Using the On-Screen DisplayWhen making the following adjustments, you may find it easier to use the AVR 445’s on-screen displaysystem. These easy-to-read displays give you a clearpicture of the current status of the unit and make iteasy to see which speaker, delay, input or digitalselection you are making.Toview the on-screen menus, make certain that youhave made a video connection to the appropriatematching input of your TV or projector. In order to viewthe AVR 445’s displays, the correct video source must be selected on the video display. On-screen menusmay be viewed through component, S-video or com-posite video connections, but they are not availablewhen an HDMI source is selected as the input orthrough the HDMI Output K.IMPORTANT NOTE: When viewing the on-screenmenus using a CRT-based projector, plasma display ordirect-view CRT monitor or television, it is important thatthey not be left on for an extended period of time.Theconstant display of a static image such as these menusmay cause the image to be permanently “burned into”the projection tubes, plasma screen or CRT display.This type of damage is not covered by the AVR 445warranty and may not be covered by the projector/TVset’s warranty.The AVR 445 has two on-screen display modes,“Semi-OSD” and “Full-OSD.” When making configura-tion adjustments,it is recommended that the full-OSDmode be used. This will place an easily viewed list ofthe available options on the screen.Center SpeakerVideo ScreenFront Right SpeakerFront Left SpeakerSide SurroundLeft SpeakerBack SurroundLeft SpeakerSide SurroundRight SpeakerBack SurroundRight Speaker90°150°90°150°30° 30°AVR445 OM  6/23/06  3:13 PM  Page 21
Making Configuration AdjustmentsThe full-OSD system is available by pressing the OSD Button U∫. When this button is pressed,the MASTER MENU (Figure 1) will appear, andadjustments are made from the individual menus.Figure 1The semi-OSD system is also available, allowing youto make adjustments directly, by pressing the appro-priate buttons on the front panel or remote control forthe specific parameter to be adjusted. For example, tochange the digital input for any of the sources, pressthe Digital Select Button oand then press the⁄/¤Navigation Buttonnto scroll through thelist of options as they appear in the on-screen displayor in the Lower Display Line $.Semi-OSD messages are available only when a 480iinput source is being viewed. They are not availablewhen a 480p, 720p or 1080i source or an HDMIinput is selected.To use the full-OSD menu system, press the OSDButton U∫.When the menu is on the screen,press the ⁄/¤Navigation Button n©until theon-screen ➔cursor is next to the item you wish toadjust, and then press the Set Button pœtoadjust that item. The menus will remain on the screenfor 20 seconds, and then they will “time-out” and dis-appear from the screen. The time-out may beincreased to as much as 50 seconds by going to theADVANCED menu, and changing the item titledFULL OSD TIME OUT.When the full-OSD system is in use,the menu selec-tions are not shown in the Upper or Lower DisplayLines #$. When the full-OSD menu system isused, OSD ON will appear in the Upper DisplayLine #to remind you that a video display must beused. When the semi-OSD system is used in conjunc-tion with the discrete configuration buttons, the on-screen display will show two lines of text with the cur-rent menu selection. That selection will also be shownin the Upper or Lower Display Lines #$,depending on which parameter is being adjusted.Setting the System Configuration MemoryThe AVR 445 features an advanced memory systemthat enables you to establish different configurationsfor the component video assignment, digital input andsurround mode and other settings for each inputsource. This flexibility enables you to customize theway in which you listen to each source and have theAVR 445 memorize those settings. Once these set-tings are made, they will automatically be recalledwhenever you select that input.To simplify initial configuration and operation, theAVR 445 has been preconfigured with input settingsthat are typical for home theater systems. These set-tings are detailed in the worksheets in the Appendix.Before adjusting the input settings, it is a good idea tocompare your input connections to the defaults so thatyou may see where changes need to be made.Before using the unit, you may want to change thesettings for some inputs so that they are properly configured to reflect the use of digital or analog inputs, the type of video display and speakersinstalled, and the surround mode specifics of yourhome theater system.In/Out SetupThe first step is to configure each input source. Whenan input is selected,the settings will “attach” them-selves to that input and be stored in a nonvolatilememory. Once made, the selection of an input willautomatically recall those settings. For that reason, theprocedures described below must be repeated foreach input source so that you have the opportunity to customize each source to your specific listeningrequirements. However, once done, they need not be changed again unless your system componentshave changed.When using the full-OSD system to make the setupadjustments, press the OSD Button U∫onceso that the MASTER MENU (Figure 1) appears.The cursor will be next to the IN/OUT SETUPline. Press the Set Button pœand the first pageof the IN/OUT SETUP menu (Figure 2) willappear on the screen. Press the ‹/›NavigationButton D©until the desired input name appearsin the highlighted video, as well as being indicated inthe front-panel Input Indicators !.Figure 2When any input other than the tuner, 8-channel inputsor the USB input, is selected as the source, you havethe option of renaming the input as it appears in theon-screen and front-panel messages. This is helpful ifyou wish to associate a specific product brand namewith the input, or to simply enter any name that willhelp you to remember which source is being selected.To change the input name, press the ⁄/¤NavigationButtons D©on the remote so that the cursor ispointing to TITLE.Next, press and hold the Set Button pœfor a few seconds until a flashingbox appears to the right of the colon. Immediatelyrelease the Set Button pœ, as you are nowready to enter the device name.Press the ⁄/¤Navigation Buttons D©andnote that alphanumeric characters will appear with the start of the alphabet in capital letters, followed bythe lowercase letters, and then numbers and symbols.When you press the ¤Navigation Button D©, the symbols and numbers will appear first,followed by a reverse list of the alphabet in lowercaseletters. Press the button either way until the first letter of the desired name appears. If you wish to enter a blank space as the first character, press the ›Navigation Button D©.When the desired character appears, press the ›Navigation Button D©and repeat the processfor the next letter, and continue until the desired nameis entered, up to a maximum of 14 characters. Press the Set Button pœto enter the input name intothe system memory and to proceed with the configu-ration process.After entering the input title, press the ⁄/¤Navigation Buttons D©to move to the next line.The audio input defaults are shown in the table in theAppendix. If your system configuration follows thedefault table,no changes are needed and you maypress the ⁄/¤Navigation Buttons D©tomove to the next line.With the cursor pointing to AUDIO IN-PORT,press the ‹/›Navigation Buttons D©tochange the default to a different audio input connection.When the name of the desired input appears, pressthe ⁄/¤Navigation Buttons D©to move to the next line.In normal operation, when a digital audio stream isinterrupted, the unit will automatically switch to theanalog inputs associated with that source. This is par-ticularly useful with cable set-top boxes where theinput is normally digital, but occasionally changes toanalog. If you wish to configure an input so that theauto-poll circuit is turned off, while the on-screen cur-sor is pointing to the AUDIO AUTO POLLline, simply press the ‹/›Navigation ButtonsD©so that OFF (rather than ON)is highlighted.*IN/OUT SETUP *  SOURCE: VIDEO 1TITLE:AUDIO IN-PORT: ANALOGAUDIO AUTO POLL: OFF ONVIDEO IN PORT: AUTOCOMPONENT INPUT: COMP 1VIDEO PROCESS: V CONVERA/V SYNC DELAY:  0 mSMASTER MENU   PAGE 2→→** MASTER MENU **  IN/OUT SETUP  AUDIO ADJUST  SURROUND SETUP  EZSET/EQ  MULTI-ROOM  ADVANCED→→SYSTEM CONFIGURATION22 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION22 SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONAVR445 OM  6/23/06  3:13 PM  Page 22
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 23SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONWhen the desired auto-poll setting is entered, pressthe ⁄/¤Navigation Button D©to move tothe next line.When the cursor is at the VIDEO IN-PORTline, you are able to select an alternative to the defaultinput setting for the video input associated with anysource except HDMI 1 and HDMI 2. For the Video 1and Video 4 inputs, the factory default of AUTO willselect either composite or S-video, depending onwhich has an active signal. For the Video 2, Video 3and DVD inputs, the AUTO setting will normallyselect the default component input, but if it is not in use, the system will revert to a composite or S-video output if either one is active. You may setCOMPONENT INPUT to OFF if you aren’t using component video, and the AVR will notselect the component video inputs.To have the AVR always look to a specific source con-nection when an input is selected, make certain thatthe on-screen cursor is pointing to the VIDEOIN-PORT line; then press the ‹/›NavigationButtons D©until the name of the desired inputappears. Note that this setting is not available whenthe HDMI inputs are selected. The choice of availableinputs may vary according to whether an audio-onlysource (such as the tuner, CD or tape) or an audio/video source (such as Video 1–Video 4 or DVD) isselected.When the desired video input setting has been made,press the ⁄/¤Navigation Buttons D©tomove to the next line.If your system includes any sources that are equippedwith Y/Pr/Pb component video outputs, the AVR 445is able to switch them to send the proper signals toyour video display. Each of the Component VideoInputs Ois assigned to a default source,as shownin the table in the Appendix, but if you have connectedyour system differently than the factory settings, youmay select any of the three inputs for any sourceexcept the HDMI inputs or the Tuner. If you do notneed to change these defaults, press the ¤Navigation Button Dto go to the next setting.Tochange the Component Video assignment, firstmake certain that the cursor is pointing to theCOMPONENT INPUT line on the menuscreen, and then press the ‹/›Navigation ButtonD©until the desired input is highlighted.When the desired component input has been selected,or component video has been disabled by selectingOFF, press the ¤Navigation Button D©to go to the next setting.At the VIDEO PROCESS line, you are able to select whether video format conversion is to beused with the input source being configured. If you do not need to change the setting, simply press the⁄/¤Navigation Buttons D©to continue.The default setting of V-CONVERSION willoutput the incoming video in one of the following ways,depending on the input source.•Astandard-definition (480i) analog signal (composite,S-video or component) will be converted so that it isavailable at its input resolution, at the standard com-posite, S-video or component analog video outputs.The signal will also be available at the record outputs.•An analog component high-definition signal will be output at its input resolution as an analog com-ponent signal, but not through the analog compositeor S-video monitor, or HDMI or record outputs.• HDMI input signals, regardless of their resolution, willbe output through the HDMI outputs only.The BYPASS setting will not apply any video conversion to the incoming video signal, but it will output it in one of the following ways, depending onthe input source.• Analog signals (composite, S-video or component)will output only in the resolution and format thatmatches the input for both the main “Monitor” con-nection as well as for the record outputs.• HDMI input signals, regardless of their resolution, willbe output through the HDMI outputs only.After any needed change to the video conversion set-ting has been made, press the ⁄/¤NavigationButtons D©to move to the next line.At the A/V SYNC DELAY line, you are able to enter a setting that delays the audio output slightlybehind the video so that the loss of lip sync that mayoccur due to digital video processing in the transmis-sion of a program, in the playback unit or in the dis-play is corrected. This lack of lip sync is not a fault ofthe sources; rather,it is a by-product of video signalprocessing. In most cases, we recommend that thedelay adjustment be made using the direct-accesscontrols on the remote so that you may more accu-rately adjust the delay while viewing the on-screenimage, following the instructions shown on page 30,but you may also make it here using the menu sys-tem. As the amount of delay needed may varyfromone source to another, we strongly recommend thatyou adjust it for each input.To adjust the A/V sync delay time from theIN/OUT SETUP menu, make certain that thecursor is pointing to the A/V SYNC DELAYline, and then press the ‹/›Navigation ButtonsD©until the desired amount of delay is appliedso that the on-screen video matches the audio.When all configuration adjustments on this menuscreen have been made, press the ⁄/¤NavigationButtons D©until the on-screen cursor is point-ing to PAGE 2and then press the Set Buttonpœto move to the second screen of input/out-put settings. If all settings for input configuration arecomplete, press the ⁄/¤Navigation ButtonsD©until the on-screen cursor is pointing toMASTER MENU and then press the Set Buttonpœtoreturn to the main menu screen.The second page of the IN/OUT SETUPmenu (Figure 3) allows you to further configure theAVR 445 for special custom features.Figure 3An exclusive Harman Kardon feature is the ability toswitch the front-panel analog audio/video jacks fromtheir normal use as inputs to output connections so that portable recording devices may easily be connected.The front-panel analog Video 4 Jacks Nare nor-mally set as inputs for use with camcorders, videogames and other portable audio/video products, butthey may be switched to outputs. First, make certainthat you are at the second page of the IN/OUTSETUP menu. Press the ¤Navigation ButtonsD©until the cursor points to the VIDEO 4line. Press the ‹/›Navigation Buttons D©so that the word OUT is highlighted. The Input/Output Status Indicator Mbetween the S- andcomposite video jacks will turn red, indicating that theanalog Video 4 jacks are now record outputs.NOTE: Selection of the front-panel jacks as outputswill remain effective as long as the AVR 445 is on.Once the unit is turned off,the jacks will revert to theirnormal use as inputs when the unit is turned on again.The REC OUT line enables you to select the audio output at the analog record outputs for the inputsource being configured. Press the ‹/›NavigationButtons D©to choose one of the following (thedefault setting is ANALOG):•ANALOG selects an unprocessed pass-throughof an analog source and is the default setting formost inputs.•DSP DOWNMIX selects a two-channel down-mix of a multichannel digital input.*IN/OUT SETUP * VIDEO  4 :IN OUTREC OUT  :ANALOGMASTER MENU PAGE 1➔AVR445 OM  6/23/06  3:13 PM  Page 23
When all settings on this page are complete, press the ⁄/¤Navigation Buttons D©until theon-screen cursor is pointing to PAGE 1 and thenpress the Set Button pœto return to the mainIN/OUT SETUP menu to configure anotherinput, or if no further input configuration adjustmentsare needed, press the ⁄/¤Navigation ButtonsD©until the on-screen cursor is pointing toMASTER MENU and then press the Set Buttonpœtoreturn to the main menu screen.Audio SetupThis menu allows you to configure the tone controls.If you do not wish to change any of those settings atthis time, proceed to the next menu screen. To makeconfiguration changes to those parameters, first make certain that the MASTER MENU is on screenwith the cursor pointing to the AUDIO SETUPline, and press the Set Button pœ. TheAUDIO SETUP menu (Figure 4) will appear.Figure 4The first line controls whether or not the bass/trebletone controls are in the signal path. The normal defaultis for them to be in-line, but if you wish to removethem from the circuit for “flat” response, first makecertain that the cursor is pointing to the TONEline on the menu and press the ‹/›NavigationButtons D©so that OUT is highlighted.If you wish to leave the tone controls in the signalpath, the amount off boost or cut for bass and treblemay be adjusted up to ±10dB in 2dB steps by press-ing the ⁄/¤Navigation Buttons D©so that the cursor is next to BASS or TREBLE,depending on which setting you wish to adjust. Next,press the ‹/›Navigation Buttons D©untilthe desired setting is shown.When all desired changes have been made on thismenu, press the ⁄/¤Navigation ButtonsD©so that the cursor is next to the BACKTOMASTER MENU line; press the Set Button pœ.Surround SetupThe next step is to set the surround mode you wish touse with the input that was previously selected inthe IN/OUT SETUP menu. Since surroundmodes are a matter of personal taste, feel free toselect any mode you wish – you may change it later.However, to make it easier to establish the initialparameters for the AVR 445, we suggest Logic 7(Cinema or Music) for most analog inputs. For inputssuch as a CD Player, Tape Deck or Tuner, you maywish to set the mode to Stereo (“Surround Off”), asthey are not typically used with multichannel programmaterial, and it is unlikely that surround-encoded mate-rial will be used. Alternatively, the Logic 7 Music modeis a good choice for stereo-only source material.Seepage 58 for information on surround modes.For digital program material, the AVR will always exam-ine the data stream and automatically select a DolbyDigital or DTS mode, as applicable.To begin the surround setup process, from theMASTER MENU (Figure 1), press the ⁄/¤Navigation Buttons D©until the cursor is nextto the SURROUND SETUP line. Press the Set Button pœuntil the SURROUNDSETUP menu (Figure 5) is on the screen.Figure 5The first line on the menu allows you to select theinput for which the specific surround settings will be applied. Press the ‹/›Navigation ButtonsD©to select the input source to be configured.The AUDIO IN-PORT and AUDIO INlines are for display only and may not be changedthrough the SURROUND SETUP menu. TheAUDIO IN-PORT displays the physical con-nection source for the current active input, and theAUDIO IN line shows the signal type present.Note that an UNLOCK message in the AUDIOIN line indicates that a digital input has been selectedfor that source,but that no data stream is present.When the input selection has been made, press the⁄/¤Navigation Buttons D©to move tothe next configuration line.The ADC SAMPLING line is where you deter-mine whether the unit’supsampling feature is turnedon or off. The default setting of 48kHz puts thefeature in a bypass, or “off,” mode and will pass digitalaudio data through the DSP at its native sample rate.To process incoming 44.1kHz signals at a higher resolution, upsampled 96kHz sample rate, press the‹/›Navigation Buttons D©once so that96kHz appears.When the desired setting has been made, or if noadjustment is required at this line, press the ⁄/¤Navigation Buttons D©tomove to the nextconfiguration line.The SURR MODE and SURR SELECTlines are related, as they guide you to the choice ofthe surround mode that will be activated whenever theinput being configured is selected.At the SURR MODE line, press the ‹/›Navigation Buttons D©to select the surroundmode group (such as Dolby modes, DTS modes,Logic 7 modes, and DSP or Stereo modes) that isapplicable to the input source. After making a selec-tion, press the ⁄/¤Navigation Buttons D©to move to the SURR SELECT line.At the SURR SELECT line, you are able tochoose the specific mode to be used from within themajor surround mode group. The choice of modes isgoverned by the input type (as some modes such asDolby Digital or DTS-ES are not available for analogsources), as well as by the speaker configuration,since some modes are only available when a full 7.1speaker complement is present. The full list of avail-able modes is detailed in the surround mode chart onpage 60. Also, you may also use the settings in theSURROUND CONFIG menus to delete modesyou do not normally use from the available choices.When both a surround mode group and a specificsurround mode have been selected, press the ⁄/¤Navigation Buttons D©to move to the nextconfiguration line.The DEFAULT SURR mode line is where youchoose the mode that is activated when a digitalsource is selected. LAST will activate the last-usedmode for any digital source. If you prefer to alwayshave a digital source switch to the specific modeencoded by digital data flags in the incoming audiodata stream, press the ‹/›Navigation ButtonsD©so that ORIGINAL appears.Before proceeding to the SURROUND CONFIGline, it is worth noting that the settings in the sub-menus attached to that line may require a consider-able amount of time to complete.Although they areuseful in that they allow you to customize the list ofsurround modes that appear in normal use of the AVR,you may wish to bypass those settings at this time sothat you may complete the configuration process. Youmay returnto this menu line at a later time, once youhave had a chance to listen to the various surroundmodes and determine which you want to “keep” andwhich you do not want to use. The settings in this line*SURROUND SETUP  * SOURCE:  VIDEO 1AUDIO IN PORT: ANALOGAUDIO IN: PCM 44.1kHzADC SAMPLING: 48kHzSURR MODE: LOGIC 7SURR SELECT: MUSIC 5.1DEFAULT SURR: ORIGINALSURROUND CONFIGDOLBY SURR SETUPBACK TO MASTER MENU➔*AUDIO SETUP *  TONE  :   IN OUTBASS  :      0TREBLE:      0BACK TO MASTER MENU→→24 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION24 SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONSYSTEM CONFIGURATIONAVR445 OM  6/23/06  3:13 PM  Page 24
SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONSYSTEM CONFIGURATION 25SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 25are not primary controls and do not impact the waythe AVR “sounds.”Toproceed to the SURROUND CONFIG line,press the ⁄/¤Navigation Buttons D©tomove to that line; otherwise, press it again to move to the DOLBY SURR SETUP line and skip to the instructions for that setting.The SURROUND CONFIG line is your gate-way to a broad range of surround mode configurations.To continue, press the Set Button pœto go to the main SURROUND CONFIG menu(Figure 6).Figure 6The LOGIC 7 GLOBAL line is the only itemon this menu page that is menu-specific, and it allowsyou to select whether or not Logic 7 will be the defaultsurround mode for any incoming audio signal. Thedefault setting is OFF, which chooses the nativemode. Press the ‹/›Navigation Buttons D©so that ON appears, to activate the global Logic 7setting for this input.The remaining five items in this menu each take youto a submenu listing the individual surround modesavailable within the selected mode group. To select asurround mode list, press the ⁄/¤NavigationButtons D©until the on-screen cursor is point-ing to the desired mode, and then press the SetButton pœ. Within each menu, press the⁄/¤Navigation Buttons D©to move thecursor up and down through the list, and then pressthe ‹/›Navigation Buttons D©to turn themode “ON”or “OFF.”•When a mode is ON, the mode will appear in allmenu selections whenever you are changing thesurround mode.• When a mode is OFF, the mode will not appearand may not be selected for any source.•Some modes (e.g., Dolby Digital, DTS and theStereo mode in the PCM menus) should never bedisabled.Acomplete list of the AVR 445’s surround modes isfound on page 58, but here are some items that willhelp you decide which modes you want included inyour setup, and which modes you may wish to turn off.•The DOLBY MULTI CONFIG groupcontains the surround modes available when a mul-tichannel Dolby Digital, encoded source is present.This includes both the discrete Dolby Digital modes,which cannot be turned off, as well as other modeswhich may be applied as post-processing on thesource and system speaker configuration.•The DOLBY 2.0 CONFIG group containsthe surround modes available when a two-channelDolby Digital-encoded source is present. This includesboth the discrete Dolby Digital modes, which cannotbeturned off, as well as other modes which may be applied as post-processing on the source andsystem speaker configuration.•The DTS CONFIG group contains the sur-round modes available when a DTS-encoded digitalsource is present. This includes both the discreteDTS Digital mode, which cannot be turned off, aswell as other modes which may be applied as post-processing on the source and system speaker configuration.• The PCM 44.1/48kHz CONFIGgroup contains the surround modes available whenaPCM digital data stream is present. This includesnot only PCM sources from DVD or CD players, butalso all two-channel analog sources that are in use,as they are converted to PCM within the AVR 445.The modes available include the proprietaryDolbymodes (including Dolby Headphone and DolbyVirtual Speaker), DTS processing, our own Logic 7modes, the conventional “DSP” modes (such as“Hall” and “Theater”) and the “Stereo” modes.•The PCM 96kHz CONFIG group containsthe surround modes available when a PCM digitaldata stream is present. This includes not only 96kHzPCM sources from DVD or CD players, but also alltwo-channel analog sources when 96kHz ischosen in the ADC SAMPLING mode line inthe SURROUND SETUP menu. Availablemodes include proprietary Dolby modes (includingDolby Headphone and Dolby Virtual Speaker), DTSprocessing,our own Logic 7 modes, the conven-tional “DSP” modes (such as “Hall” and “Theater”)and the “Stereo” modes.When all surround modes that are not required have been turned off, press the ⁄/¤NavigationButtons D©until the on-screen cursor is point-ing to BACK TO SURROUND CONFIG;then press the Set Button pœ.The final item on the SURROUND SETUPmenu is the DOLBY SURR SETUP line.When the on-screen cursor is at this line, press the Set Button pœto bring the DOLBYSURROUND menu (Figure 7) up on the screen.Figure 7With the exception of the Night mode setting, which is global and applies to all inputs, the settings on this page may be set individually for each input, butthey are only active when the Dolby Pro Logic II orDolby Pro Logic IIx Music modes are in use. Press the‹/›Navigation Buttons D©to select thedesired Dolby Pro Logic mode for adjustment, andthen press the ⁄/¤Navigation Buttons D©to move through the three choices. Press the ‹/›Navigation Buttons D©to adjust the settings,as desired.The three Dolby surround settings are:•CENTER WIDTH: This setting adjusts thebalance of the vocal information in the front sound-stage between the center and front left/right speak-ers. The lower settings spread the center channelsound more broadly into the left and right channels.Ahigher number (up to “7”) produces a tighter cen-ter channel presentatioin.•DIMENSION: This setting alters the perceiveddepth of the surround field by creating a shallowerpresentation that appears to move sounds towardthe front of the room, or a deeper presentation that appears to move the center of the sound fieldtoward the back of the room. The setting of “O” is aneutral default, with the range of adjustment shownas “R-3” for a deeper, rear-oriented sound to “F-3”for a shallower,front-oriented sound.•PANORAMA:Switch this setting to ON to add an enveloping presentation that increases theperception of sound along the sides of the room.When any needed adjustments to the parameter set-tings for the Dolby Pro Logic II and Dolby Pro Logic IIxMusic modes have been made, or if no adjustment to those settings are required, press the ⁄/¤Navigation Buttons D©to move to the last line on the menu.The NIGHT line adjusts the settings for the Nightmode, which is only available when specially encodedDolby Digital sources are being played.The Night mode is a feature of Dolby Digital that usesspecial processing to preserve the dynamic range andfull intelligibility of a movie soundtrack, while reducingthe peak level. This prevents abruptly loud transitionsfrom disturbing others, without reducing the sonicimpact of a digital source.*DOLBY SURR SETUP *MODE: DOLBY PLIIx  MUSICCENTER WIDTH : 3DIMENSION: 0PANORAMA: OFF ONNIGHT: OFF MID MAXBACK TO SURROUND SETUP➔** SURROUND CONFIG **LOGIC 7 GLOBAL:OFFDOLBY MULTI CONFIGDOLBY 2.0 CONFIGDTS CONFIGPCM 44.1/48kHz CONFIGPCM 96kHz CONFIGBACK TO SURROUND SETUP ➔AVR445 OM  6/23/06  3:13 PM  Page 25
To adjust the Night mode setting, make certain that the cursor is on the NIGHT line of the DOLBYmenu. Next, press ‹/›Navigation ButtonsD©tochoose between the following settings,asthey appear in the on-screen display:OFF: When OFF is shown, the Night mode willnot function.MID: When MID is shown, a mild compressionwill be applied.MAX: When MAX is shown, a more severe com-pression algorithm will be applied.We recommend that you select the MID setting as astarting point and change to the MAX setting later,if desired.When all settings on the DOLBY SURRSETUP menu are compete, press the ⁄/¤Navigation Buttons D©until the cursor is nextto BACK TO SURROUND SETUP andpress the Set Button pœ. You may then makeany additional changes to the available options fromthat screen, or use ⁄/¤Navigation ButtonsD©to move the cursor to the BACK TOSURROUND CONFIG menu; press the SetButton pœagain to back up one menu.At the main SURROUND SETUP menu, youmay change the SOURCE to make adjustments to another input, or when all input sources have beenconfigured, use ⁄/¤Navigation Buttons D©to move the cursor to the BACK TO MASTERMENU and press the Set Button pœtoreturnto the main menu so that you may move to the next step in configuring your AVR 445.Using EzSet/EQThe AVR 445 uses Harman Kardon’s EzSet/EQ tech-nology to automatically configure your system to deliverthe best possible performance based on your specificspeaker selection, where the speakers are placed inthe room and the acoustic influences in your listeningroom. By using a series of test signals and the pro-cessing power of the Texas Instruments™DA 610 digitalsignal processor, EzSet/EQ eliminates the need formanual adjustment of speaker “size”, crossover, delayand output level settings while it adds the power ofproprietaryalgorithms and configurable digital filters to deliver optimal sound reproduction.In addition to making system setup quick and easy,EzSet/EQ is more precise than manual settings. WithEzSet/EQ you are able to calibrate your system in afraction of the time it would take to enter the settingsmanually, and with results that rival those achieved withexpensive test equipment and time consuming proce-dures.The end result is a system calibration profilethat enables your new receiver to deliver the best pos-sible sound no matter what type of speakers you haveor what the properties of your listening room are.We recommend that you take advantage of the preci-sion of EzSet/EQ to calibrate your system, but ifdesired you may also make any of the configurationsettings manually, or trim the settings provided byEzSet/EQ by following the instructions on pages 28–33.Before starting the EzSet/EQ process, make certainthat you have connected all speakers for your systemand that you have both the EzSet/EQ microphone andthe extender rod handy. If you have a standard cameratripod, attach the extender rod to the tripod, and thenscrew the microphone to the top of the rod. Place thetripod at your primary listening position, at least threefeet from the nearest hard surface and adjust it so thatmicrophone is at or above ear level. If you do nothave a tripod, simply screw the extender rod into thebottom of the EzSet/EQ microphone.Next, plug the microphone into the EzSet/EQMicrophone Jack Jlocated behind the FrontPanel Control Door 9.You are now ready to start the EzSet/EQ process byfollowing these steps:Step 1. Navigate to the EZSET/EQ MAINmenu (Fig. 8) by first pressing the OSD ButtonU∫on the remote. Press the ¤NavigationButton n©until the cursor is pointing toEZSET/EQ in the MASTER MENU. Pressthe Set Button pœto bring the new menu tothe screen.Figure 8Step 2. Select one of the two options shown basedon the way you wish to have the system settingsentered:•In most cases, you will want to use the Automaticmode,which calibrates the system for speaker pres-ence, speaker “size”, speaker crossover, channeloutput level, speaker-to-listener delay time androom equalization. To choose this mode simplypress the Set Button pœ,as the cursor is already pointing to AUTOMATIC EQDESIGN when the menu appears on thescreen. Then press the Set Button pœagainwhen the AUTOMATIC EZSET/EQmenu appears, to continue to Step 3.•If you wish to enter the speaker size or crossover frequenciesyourself, but want to have the EzSet/EQsystem test for and calibrate all the other functionslisted above, press the ¤Navigation Buttonn©to point the cursor to EZSET/EQMANUAL SETUP and then press the SetButton pœ.Once the EZSET/EQMANUAL SETUP menu (Fig. 18) appears,follow the instructions on page 29 to enter your desired settings for the speaker size orCrossover Frequencies, and then return to theEZSET/EQ MAIN menu. Press the ¤Navigation Button n©again so that the cursoris pointing to MANUAL EQ DESIGN andthen press the Set Button pœ. When theinterim message screen appears to remind you to set the crossovers, make sure that the cursor is pointing to CONTINUE and press the Set Button pœagain since you have already set the crossovers.Step 3. The FAR FIELD MEASURE screen(Figure 9) will appear with instructions to place themicrophone, if you have not already done so. Thisscreen is also the place to set the master volumelevel. As noted on the screen, use the VolumeControl )r˙to adjust the volume level to –35dB, as shown on the line that appears at the bottom of the menu when the volume is adjusted.Press the Set Button pœwhen the volume isset to the proper level.Figure 9Step 4. The final menu screen before the EzSet/EQprocess starts is a warning screen (Figure 10) thatserves as a reminder to keep the room as quiet aspossible while the system is in use. Extraneous noiseof any kind may adversely affect the accuracy of thesystem’sresults. Do not talk while the test tones arecirculating, and if possible, turn off any ventilation sys-tems if the noise formthe air flow is loud enough foryou to hear. Should an outside noise such as a phoneringing occur during the test process, we recommendthat you rerun EzSet/EQ. If you do not wish to start the test process at this time,press the ⁄/¤Navigation Button n©to return to either theEZSET/EQ MAIN menu or the MASTERMENU,and press the Set Button pœ.Tobegin the EzSet/EQ Near Field measurements, pressthe ‹/›Navigation Button n©so that ONis highlighted, and press the Set Button pœ.* FAR FIELD MEASURE * Place mic at ear levelnear the listening position at least 3ft/1m from any hard surface. Set volume to -35dB CONTINUE BACK TO EZSET/EQ MAIN BACK TO MASTER MENU  VOLUME: -35dB →* EZSET/EQ MAIN *Select activity:  AUTOMATIC EQ DESIGNMANUAL EQ DESIGNEZSET/EQ MANUAL SETUPBACK TO MASTER MENU→→26 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION26 SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONSYSTEM CONFIGURATIONAVR445 OM  6/23/06  3:13 PM  Page 26
SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONSYSTEM CONFIGURATION 27SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 27NOTE: Once the EzSet/EQ process starts, the volumecontrol and Standby/Off switches are temporarily dis-abled while the tests are in progress. Do not adjust thevolume or turn the unit off until you see the on-screenmessage change to indicate that EzSet/EQ is finished.Figure 10Step 5. At this point, a series of test tones will circu-late among all the speakers in your system. While thisis happening, the AVR 445 is reading the signal todetermine which speaker positions are active, whattype of speaker is present at each active position,what the distance is from the listening position to eachspeaker, and to begin to build a profile of the impact ofthe room’s acoustics on the qualityof audio reproduc-tion. When the tones stop, the system will pause for aslong as a minute while the processor makes its calcu-lations based on the results of the signal measure-ments. Do not be alarmed if the “WARNING” messageremains on the screen after tones stop until a resultsmessage is displayed, as shown in Step 6 or 7.NOTE: While these tests detect whether a speaker isconnected to a particular output, they cannot deter-mine whether the speaker is in the correct position.(For example, it can tell whether a speaker is connectedto the Surround Right output, but it cannot tell whetherthe speaker is on the right or left side of your listeningroom.) For that reason, we strongly recommend thatyou try to listen carefully to make sure that the testtone circulates in a clockwise rotation, starting with thefront left speaker, to the center, to the front right, andso on to the subwoofer. If the tone is heard from aspeaker that seems as though it is out of sequence,such as the tone coming from the surround left speakerwhen the next speaker in the sequence should be thesurround right speaker, exit the EzSet/EQ system whenthe test sequence is completed and use the manualoutput level tone adjustment process, as outlined onpage 31, to determine which, if any, speaker is incor-rectly connected.When the test process stops, you will see a messageindicating that the Far Field measurements are complete. If there is an error, follow the instructions in Step 7a or Step 7b.Step 6. When the Far Field tests are complete, amessage screen will appear to indicate whether theprocedure was successful or not. In most cases,therewill not be any problems and you will see the mes-sage shown in Figure 11 on your screen.Figure 11If the speaker positions shown match the actualspeaker layout in your system, confirm that the cursoris pointing to DO NEAR FIELD and press theSet Button pœto take the Near Field measure-ments from the front left, center and right speakers.Continue these instructions with Step 8.Step 7a. If the measurements are not successful dueto a missing or malfunctioning speaker, the FARFIELD EQ ERROR message will appear asshown in Figure 12. EzSet/EQ is programmed to lookfor speaker pairs at the front left/front right, surroundleft/surround right and surround back left/surroundback right positions. If the test results indicate that one,but not both of the speakers in any of these pairs ispresent, the menu will show NO next to the speakerposition where the tests did not report back that aspeaker is present. Should this message appear, makenote of the suspect speaker location, exit the menusand turnthe receiver off. Check all speaker wire con-nections and then rerun EzSet/EQ.Figure 12Step 7b. In some cases, the system may not functionproperly, due to overly high output levels. When thisoccurs, you will see the message shown in Figure 13.If you see this message, verify that the microphone isin the correct position, and is not too close to any onespeaker. Then press the Set Button pœto goback to the MASTER MENU. From there, returnto the EzSet/EQ system and when you are once againat the FAR FIELD MEASURE screen,reduce the system volume level by 3dB before tryingEzSet/EQ again.Figure 13Step 8. When the Far Field measurements are com-pleted, the next step is to take three Near Field meas-urements, one at each front speaker position. Thesemeasurements enable EzSet/EQ to produce the mostaccurate settings for high-frequency equalization. TheNear Field measurements are similar to the Far Fieldtests, except that the system will “listen” to only onespeaker at a time, rather than sending the test signalsto all speakers in rotation.At the NEAR FIELD EQ SELECT menu(Figure 14) that should be on your screen after com-pleting the instructions in Step 6, press the SetButton pœto start the near field measure-ments with the front left speaker. If you are repeatingthe setup process, you may also use the ⁄/¤Navigation Buttons n©to select any of thethree speaker positions shown.Figure 14At the NEAR FIELD MESSAGE menu,you will see an instruction to place the microphone in a different position than the one used for the initialFar Field measurements. This time, place the micro-phone close to the speaker to be measured, at a distance of about 2 feet. The top of the microphoneshould be pointed toward the speaker, rather thanpointing up as was done for the Far Field tests.Press the Set Button pœto continue.Step 9. You will now see a WARNING message similar to the one shown in Figure 10 except that it willcontain an option to return to the NEAR FIELDEQ SELECT menu (Figure 14) as well as theability to return to the MASTER MENU. If youare ready to proceed with the test, make certain that the microphone is properly pointed toward thespeaker selected for calibration, at a distance of about2feet. Press the ›Navigation Button n©* NEAR FIELD EQ SELECT * Please select  1. FL Speaker  2. CEN Speaker  3. FR Speaker  BACK TO MASTER MENU →→* EZSET/EQ ERROR * An overload was detected. Please verify mic position.Reduce the volume by6dB and repeat the procedure.BACK TO MASTER MENU →* FAR FIELD EQ ERROR *Detected speaker config FL  : YES   SBR: NO  CEN : YES   SBL: YES  FR  : YES   SL : YES  SR  : NO    SUB: YES Verify spkr connectionsVerify mic positionReduce background noiseBACK TO MASTER MENU →→* FAR FIELD COMPLETE * EQ successful.Speaker config detected FL  : YES   SBR: YES  CEN : YES   SBL: YES  FR  : YES   SL : YES  SR  : YES   SUB: YES  DO NEAR FIELD BACK TO MASTER MENU →→WARNING !!During measurement,please maintain silencewhile several soundbursts are heard. START : OFF ONBACK TO EZSET/EQ MAIN →AVR445 OM  6/23/06  3:13 PM  Page 27
sothat ONishighlighted and then press the Set Button pœ.Step 10. One short test signal will be sent to the speaker position being calibrated and after a slight pause from the system to calculate the testresults, you will see either a NEAR FIELDCOMPLETE message (Figure 15) or a NEARFIELD ERROR message (Figure 16). In mostcases, the COMPLETE message will appear, inwhich case you should proceed to Step 11; if anERROR message appears, go to Step 12.Step 11. If the test results were successful, the message shown in Figure 15 will appear. To properlycalibrate the system, you will need to run the NearField tests for all three front channel speakers (left,center and right). After running the test for the front left speaker, make certain that the cursor is pointingtoward BACK TO NEAR FIELD and pressthe Set Button pœ. You will return to theNEAR FIELD EQ SELECT menu (Figure14), where you should repeat Steps 8 through 11until all three front speakers have been calibrated.When that is done, the EzSet/EQ process is complete.Press the ¤Navigation Button n©to returnto the MASTER MENU.Figure 15Step 12. If a NEAR FIELD ERROR mes-sage appears, as shown in Figure 16, make certainthat the microphone is about 2 feet from the speakerbeing tested and that the top of the microphone unit is pointing toward the speaker. You may also have toraise or lower the master volume to achieve accuratereadings. After checking these two items, as needed,make certain that the cursor is pointing to theBACK TO NEAR FIELD line and press the Set Button pœ. This will return you to the NEAR FIELD EQ SELECT menu(Figure 14) where you should repeat Steps 8 through11, adjusting the mike placement and volume level as needed until the NEAR FIELD COMPLETEmenu (Figure 15) appears after the test tone stops.Figure 16When the measurements have been successfullycompleted, your system is ready for use. Thanks toEzSet/EQ, the settings for speaker “size,” speakercrossover, channel output and individual channel delaytime have been automatically set and require no fur-ther adjustment. In addition, EzSet/EQ also performs acomplete room equalization that tailors the system’sperformance for the best possible sound with yourcombination of speakers, speaker placement androom acoustics. The next few pages in this manualdetail the procedure for manually entering systemdata, but unless you want to view the setting informa-tion and make an adjustment, you are now ready toenjoy the finest in home theater and music reproduc-tion. Go to page 34 for complete information on operating your AVR 445.Manual SetupIn most cases it is simpler, easier and more accurateto let EzSet/EQ take care of entering the systemparameters for speaker “size”, speaker crossover,channel output and individual channel delay time.However, if you feel that your listening room or systemcomponents are best suited to manual entry of thesesettings, the AVR 445 also allows you to enter or trimany of these system parameters. Even if you do makethe settings manually, we recommend that you run theEzSet/EQ tests first so that a baseline setting is estab-lished, and then make your adjustments from there.Note that once EzSet/EQ has been run you do notneed to adjust all system settings, only those that you want to change.Toview or change the current settings, press the OSD Button U∫on the remote to bring up the MASTER MENU (Figure 1). Next, press the ¤Navigation Button n©as needed until the cursor is on the EZSET/EQ line,and press the Set Button pœ. Navigate to the EZSET/EQ MANUAL SETUPline. Press the Set Button pœto view the EZSET/EQ MANUAL SETUP menu(Figure 17).Figure 17If you have already run the EzSet/EQ calibration sys-tem, the first line of the menu enables you to hear the difference between the settings established byEzSet/EQ. The default setting is ON, which plays the incoming source with the EzSet/EQ settings. Tohear the system in a Bypass mode, with none of theequalization filters in the circuit path, press the ‹/›Navigation Button n©so that OFF is high-lighted. Once changed, this setting will remain until you change it again in this menu. While you may wantto use this menu option to hear the difference thatEzSet/EQ makes, we recommend that you leave the setting on to take advantage of the benefits ofEzSet/EQ’s advanced room correction technology.The EZSET ADJUST line on the menuenables you to set the system’s Tilt, or high-frequencyboost. To make this adjustment, first make sure thatEZSET EQ line is set to ON,as this item is notavailable when EzSet/EQ is not in the signal path.To adjust the tilt setting, make sure that the cursor is on the EZSET ADJUST line, and press the Set Button pœ. Then press the ‹/›Navigation Button n©to enter the desiredsetting. When you have completed your adjustment,press the ›Navigation Button n©to movethe cursor down to the BACK TO MANUALSETUP line and press the Set Button pœ.Note on Manual Setup Menus:Each manual setupmenu (Speaker Size, Delay Adjust and Channel Adjust)includes a line that reads EZSET SETTINGS.When the default setting of OFF is shown, you areable to make any required adjustments that are avail-able on that menu. However, you may change the setting to ON at any time to recall the settings estab-lished when EzSet/EQ was last run. It is also importantto note that when the EzSet/EQ settings are in use, theAVR will not allow any changes to be made. To trimthe settings, press the ‹/›Navigation Buttonn©until the cursor is on the EZSETSETTINGS line on the menu in use and pressthe ‹/›Navigation Button n©to change thesetting to OFF. This will allow you to make changesto the settings on that menu.*EZSET/EQ MANUAL SETUP * →→EZSET EQ : OFF ON  EZSET ADJUST  SPEAKER SIZE  DELAY ADJUST  CHANNEL ADJUST BACK TO EZSET/EQ MAIN *NEAR FIELD ERROR * Near Field EQ was notsuccessful.Please check mic placement and volumesettingBACK TO NEAR FIELDBACK TO MASTER MENU →→* NEAR FIELD COMPLETE *  EZSET/EQ has success- fully performed Near Field EQ for  the selected speaker.   BACK TO NEAR FIELD BACK TO MASTER MENU  →28 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION28 SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONSYSTEM CONFIGURATIONAVR445 OM  6/23/06  3:13 PM  Page 28
SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONSYSTEM CONFIGURATION 29SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 29Speaker Size MenuAlthough most listeners will prefer to take advantage of the accuracy and speed of EzSet/EQ to make all ofthe necessary speaker adjustments, advanced usersmay wish to experiment with how different combina-tions of settings sound in their home theater environ-ment or to use settings other than those calculated byEzSet/EQ, to accommodate personal listening preferences.The menu system used in your AVR 445 differssomewhat from conventional speaker setup menus inthat it consolidates the speaker “size” and crossoverinto one convenient menu. Even if you are familiar withmaking these adjustments, it is strongly recommendedthat you read the following section of this manual.On the SPEAKER SIZE menu (Figure 18) youhave the option to change the type of speaker config-ured for each of the four position groups, to changethe crossover setting for any one of those speakers,to adjust the setting point for the low-pass filter thatdetermines which frequencies are sent to the sub-woofer for low-frequency effects (LFE) signals, tochange the subwoofer bass redirection mode whenthe Front Left/Right speakers are set to Large and tochange the setting for the subwoofer size. If, as rec-ommended, you have first run the EzSet/EQ system,as shown on pages 26–28, the settings establishedby EzSet/EQ will be displayed as a starting point forany manual adjustments. You may reestablish thosesettings at any time during an adjustment on this menuby pressing the ⁄/¤Navigation Buttonn©until the cursor is on the EZSET SETTINGSline of the menu and then pressing the ‹/›Navigation Button n©so that ON is high-lighted in reverse video. Note, however, that once thisis done, any manual adjustments made will be lost andmust be reentered.Speaker SizeAt each of the four speaker group positions, you havethe ability to select the speaker “size” and, when a“Small” speaker is selected, the frequency belowwhich low-frequency information is sent to the sub-woofer, as opposed to the speakers for the channelbeing adjusted. For that reason, before making theadjustments on the FRONT L/R,CENTER,SIDE SURR and BACK SURR menu lines,it is important to know the frequency range for thespeaker. This information is typically found in the“Specifications” section of the speaker’s owner’s man-ual. If you cannot find the specification for the lowestfrequency the speaker can handle, start with the set-tings entered by running EzSet/EQ and then tryonesetting above or below the existing entry. We do notrecommend changing the crossover point more thanthat due to the possible impact that will have on thespeaker’s performance. If you do not have access to the owner’s manual for a particular speaker, youshould be able to obtain the needed information from the Web site or customer service department ofthe speaker’s manufacturer.To manually adjust the speaker settings, go to theSPEAKER SIZE menu by pressing the OSD Button U∫on the remote and when theMASTER MENU (Figure 1) appears, press the⁄/¤Navigation Button n©until the cursor is on the EZSET/EQ line and press the SetButton pœ. Navigate to the EZSET/EQMANUAL SETUP line and press the Set Buttonpœ. When the EZSET/EQ MANUALSETUP menu (Figure 17) appears, press the⁄/¤Navigation Button n©again until thecursor is on the SPEAKER SIZE line andpress the Set Button pœ.On the SPEAKER SIZE menu (Figure 18) you will see a display of either the settings that were established when EzSet/EQ was run, or the factory default settings if you have not yet run the automated system.Figure 18Tochange the setting for any of the four speaker posi-tions, press the ⁄/¤Navigation Button n©until the cursor points to the line where you wish tomake the change.Press the ‹/›Navigation Buttonn©to change the setting, but note that whenyou do this for the first time in the menu, a warningmessage (Figure 19) will appear in the on-screen dis-play reminding you to rerun EzSet/EQ after you arefinished with any speaker configuration changes.Thisis necessary to make any level output adjustmentsneeded after the setting changes so that the new configuration will be properly integrated.Figure 19The warning message will remain for a few secondsand then the SPEAKER SIZE menu will returnto the screen. At this point you may change the set-tings to the “size” or crossover for any of the fourspeaker positions using the Navigation Buttonsn©as shown above. The information belowdetails the settings available for each of the speakerconfigurations.At each of the four speaker position lines, you havethe option to set the speaker size and crossover. Notethat the “size” does not refer to the speaker’s actualphysical size, but rather to the ability of the speaker toreproduce low-frequency information. If your speakersat any position are traditional full-range models capable of handling the full audio spectrum, selectLARGE. These speakers are called “large” sincethe low-frequency drivers required to play bass withoutstrain or distortion are typically eight to fifteen inches in diameter, in turn making the speaker cabinet largerthan those with small (or no) low-frequency drivers.When the speakers at a particular position are smallerfrequency-limited speakers that do not have the abilityto properly reproduce low-frequency sounds, selectSMALL.At all speaker positions except for the front left/rightspeakers, you may also select NONE. This settingtells the system that no speakers are present at thatposition, allowing the AVR to select the correct sur-round modes that are compatible with the number ofspeakers installed. For example, in order to use theDolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS-ES, Logic 7/7-channel and “7 Stereo” modes, you must have eitherLARGE or SMALL entered as the setting forthe BACK SURR channels.When LARGE is selected for any channel, a full-range signal will be sent to the speaker outputs forthat channel. For all speaker positions except the frontleft/right, when LARGE is chosen, no derivedsound will be sent to the subwoofer output, althoughin all cases the special low-frequency effects (LFE)signals available on 5.1 or 6.1 digital programs willalways be sent to the subwoofer output.When SMALL is selected for any channel, you mayalso enter a setting for the crossover frequency atwhich sound is divided between the frequency abovewhich sound is sent to the channel’s speakers andbelow which sound is sent to the subwoofer. Whenconfiguring a “small” speaker, choose the setting thathas the frequency closest to that of the lowest fre-quency the speakers in question are capable of han-dling.If one of the six available crossover points doesnot match, select the one that is above, but closest to,the speaker’s low-frequency limit.*X-OVER CHANGE WARNING * Speaker X-over Freq or Size has been changed.  Please re-run EZSET/EQ *SPEAKER SIZE *→→FL/FR      :SM - 100Hz  CENTER     :SM - 100Hz SL/SR      :SM - 100Hz  SBL/SBR    :SM - 100Hz MULTI  LFE LP FLT :120Hz  SUB MODE   :SUB  SUB SIZE   :10in/250mm  EZSET SETTINGS: OFF ON BACK TO MANUAL SETUP AVR445 OM  6/23/06  3:13 PM  Page 29
When there are no speakers available at a specificposition, select NONE. When this option is chosenfor the Center or Side Surround speakers, the soundthat would normally be sent to these channels will besplit between the front left and right speakers. Notethat when your system does not include Center orSurround speakers, the use of Dolby Virtual Speakeras a surround mode may provide a sound field thatsimulates the presence of these speakers. (See theappendix for more information on the Dolby VirtualSpeaker mode.)Note that when NONE is selected for the BackSurround speakers, the 6.1/7.1 channel surroundmodes are not available. When this is the case foryour system, you may wish to take advantage of theavailability of the unused amplifier channel pair topower a second set of speakers in another room.(See page 44 for more information on amplifier configuration.)Once any desired changes have been made to thespeaker size and/or crossover, press the ⁄/¤Navigation Button n©to move the cursor toany other line on this menu to make a setting change,or go to the BACK TO MANUAL SETUPmenu and then press the Set Button pœtocontinue with overall configuration.LFE Low-Pass-Filter SettingThe LFE LP FLT line selects the frequency set-ting below which sounds that may be available from aspecial low-frequency effects (LFE) track are sent tothe subwoofer. In most cases, this setting will be setaccurately by EzSet/EQ but, should you wish to makeachange from that setting or the 120Hz frequencythat is most commonly used in the creation of LFEchannels by motion picture sound mixers, after makingsure that the SPEAKER SIZE menu (Figure18) is on the screen, press the ⁄/¤NavigationButton n©so that the cursor is pointing toLFE LP FLT. Press the ‹/›NavigationButton n©to begin the selection process, andnote that a warningmessage will appear,reminding youto rerun EzSet/EQ after all changes have been made.When the SPEAKER SIZE menu returns to the screen, press the ‹/›Navigation Buttonn©to make your selection. When the desiredsetting appears, press the ⁄/¤Navigation Buttonn©to move the cursor to any other line on thismenu where you wish to make a setting change, or go to the BACK TO MANUAL SETUPmenu and then press the Set Button pœto continue with overall configuration.Sub Mode SettingWhen the Front Left/Right speakers are configured as “Large” and a subwoofer is detected by EzSet/EQ or manually configured as being available, additionaloptions are available to further customize bass redirec-tion. To change these settings, first make sure that the SPEAKER SIZE menu (Figure 18) is onthe screen, and then press the ⁄/¤NavigationButton n©so that the cursor is pointing toSUB MODE. Press the ‹/›Navigation Buttonn©to begin the selection process, and note thatawarning message will appear, reminding you to rerunEzSet/EQ after all changes have been made.The following options are available:•The default setting for Large front left/right speakerswhen a subwoofer is present is SUB L/R +LFE. In this mode, all sounds below the crossoverpoint set on the LFE LP FLT line will be sentto BOTH the subwoofer and the front left/rightspeakers.•To send only the LFE channel information to thesubwoofer, but have all other (“derived”) low-frequency sounds sent to the front left/right speakers, select the SUB (LFE)setting.•To have low-frequency information sent to the sub-woofer only when Large speakers are selected,choose SUB (L/R).This option is only avail-able when the unit is set to SURROUND OFFso that a pure analog audio path is provided.• When no subwoofer is present and Large speakersare configured for the front left/right position, selectNONE.This will route all low-frequency informationto the front left/right speakers.When the SPEAKER SIZE menu returns tothe screen, replacing the warning message, press the‹/›Navigation Button n©to make yourselection. When the desired setting appears,press the⁄/¤Navigation Button n©to move thecursor to any other line on this menu where you wishto make a setting change, or go to the BACK TOMANUAL SETUP menu and then press theSet Button pœto continue with overall configuration.Subwoofer SizeThe final setting on the SPEAKER SIZE menuenables you to change the setting for the subwoofersize. In the event that EzSet/EQ did not accuratelyenter the correct size, or if you wish to experiment with a different setting,first make sure that theSPEAKER SIZE menu (Figure 18) is on the screen; then press the ⁄/¤Navigation Buttonn©so that the cursor is pointing to SUBSIZE and then press the ‹/›NavigationButton n©to begin the selection process. Notethat a warning message will appear for 4 seconds toremind you to rerun EzSet/EQ after all changes havebeen made.Select a setting that best matches the diameter ofyour subwoofer’s driver, or which provides the appro-priate high-pass filter setting for your system. In eachcase, the frequency of the high-pass filter determinesthe frequencies below which no information is sent tothe subwoofer:• The setting for an 8-inch/200mm driver activates a38Hz subwoofer high-pass filter.• The setting for a 10-inch/250mm driver activates a30Hz subwoofer high-pass filter.•The setting for a 12-inch/305mm driver activates a20Hz subwoofer high-pass filter.• The setting for a 15-inch/380mm driver activates a15Hz subwoofer high-pass filter.When all changes to speaker-related settings havebeen made, press the ⁄/¤Navigation Buttonn©until the cursor is on the BACK TOMANUAL SETUP menu; then press the SetButton pœso that you may make any otheradjustments to the system parameters. Remember torerun the EzSet/EQ system if any changes have beenmade to the settings on this menu, following theinstructions for using the Manual mode shown onpage 26.Delay SettingsDue to the different distances between the listeningposition and each speaker position, the amount oftime it takes for sound to reach your ears from eachchannel is different. You may compensate for this dif-ference through the use of the delay settings to adjustthe timing for the speaker placement and acousticconditions in your listening room or home theater.In most cases, the settings established by EzSet/EQare accurate to under a foot, but the placement of the microphone and other factors may influence the setting. Should you wish to manually adjust thechannel delay times, follow the instructions shownbelow. Whenever adjustments to the delay settings aremade remember that the distance settings need notbe accurate to the inch, as the system is designed toaccommodate a typical listening area rather han theprecise measurement from the speakers to a specific“sweet spot” position.In addition to providing delaying adjustments for eachindividual speaker position, the AVR 445 allows you toadjust the delay for the combined output of all speak-ers as a group. This feature is called A/V Sync Delay;it allows you to compensate for delays to the videoimage that may be caused by the processing in prod-ucts such as digital video displays, video scalers, digitalcable or satellite systems, or digital video recorders.With proper adjustment of the setting for A/V SyncDelay, you can eliminate the loss of lip sync that maybe introduced when video signals are digitized.SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONSYSTEM CONFIGURATION30 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION30 SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONAVR445 OM  6/23/06  3:13 PM  Page 30
SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONSYSTEM CONFIGURATIONSYSTEM CONFIGURATION 31SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 31To make any changes to the delay settings, go to the DELAY ADJUST submenu within theEZSET/EQ MANUAL SETUP menu(Figure 17). To do this, first press the OSD ButtonU∫sothat the MASTER MENU (Figure 1)appears. Next, press the ⁄/¤Navigation Buttonn©until the cursor is on the EZSET/EQline and press the Set Button pœ. Navigate toEZSET/EQ MANUAL SETUP andthen press the Set Button pœ. When the MANUAL SETUP menu is shown, press the⁄/¤Navigation Button n©again until thecursor is on the DELAY ADJUST line andpress the Set Button pœto view theDELAY ADJUST menu (Figure 20).Figure 20Once the DELAY ADJUST menu is on yourscreen, note that the default for distance settings is infeet. If your measurements are in feet, proceed to thenext step; if your measurements are made in meters,press the ¤Navigation Button n©until theon-screen cursor is at the UNIT line on the menu.Then, press the ‹/›Navigation Button n©so that METER is highlighted. When the change in measurement units is made, press the ⁄/¤Navigation Button n©to return the cursor to the FL position.If you wish to reset all delay settings to the factorydefaults, as shown in Figure 20, press the ⁄/¤Navigation Button n©until the cursor is point-ing to the DELAY RESET line.Next, press the‹/›Navigation Button n©so that ON ishighlighted. The settings will reset, and you may nowcontinue to make any needed changes, following theinstructions shown below. Once you make the firstchange to the default settings, the setting on theDELAY RESET line will returnto OFF,indi-cating that the factory defaults are no longer in effect.Tochange the setting, first make sure that the on-screen cursor is pointing to FL, and press the ‹/›Navigation Button n©until the distance fromthe center speaker to the preferred listening position is entered. Next, press the ¤Navigation Buttonn©to move the cursor to the next line and usethe ‹/›Navigation Button n©again to enterthe distance from the main listening position to thecenter speaker. Repeat the procedure for all activespeaker positions, first using the ¤NavigationButton n©to change to the next position; thenuse the ‹/›Navigation Button n©to changethe setting. Note that only the speaker positions thathave been set to LARGE orSMALL intheSPEAKER SETUP menu, as shown onpage 30, may be adjusted. The appearance of threedashes next to a speaker position in place of a dis-tance setting indicates that you have not configured anactive speaker for that location.If you have already run EzSet/EQ, return to the settingsestablished by the automated system by pressing the⁄/¤Navigation Button n©until the cursor ispointing to the EZSET SETTINGS line. Next,press the ‹/›Navigation Button n©so thatON is highlighted in reverse video. The settings willbe resent to the values calculated by EzSet/EQ, andthe menu will be locked so that the settings may notbe changed. To go back into the menu and make anymanual changes to one or more channels, you must firstreturn the cursor to the EZSET SETTINGSline and press the ‹/›Navigation Button n©so that OFF is highlighted in reverse video. This willunlock the menu to allow changes.When the delay time for all speaker positions hasbeen set, you may return to manual setup by pressingthe ⁄/¤Navigation Button n©until the cursor is pointing to BACK TO MANUALSETUP; then press the Set Button pœ.The delay settings may also be adjusted at any timeusing the main remote control and while viewing anon-screen image by pressing the Delay SelectButton Z. The A/V Sync Delay setting is first, and it may be adjusted by pressing the Set Button pwithin five seconds of when the A/V SYNCDELAY message appears in the on-screen displayand the Lower Display Line $. Then, press the‹/›Navigation Button nto enter the desireddelay setting that brings the video and sound back in sync. Press the Set Button pagain to enter the setting.Note that the A/V Sync Delay setting is unique to eachvideo input source,so you may enter a different set-ting to compensate for the differences between anyproduct attached to the different inputs.Tochange one of the individual speaker positionsdirectly, press the Speaker Select Button a,followed by the ⁄/¤Navigation Button ntoselect the desired position as that name appears inthe on-screen display and the Lower Display Line$. When the name of the speaker position to beadjusted appears press the Set Button pwithin 5seconds. Press the ‹/›Navigation Button ntoenter the desired delay setting for that speaker andthen press the Set Button ptoenter the setting.The ⁄/¤Navigation Button nmay be used toselect another position, or you may simply wait 5 sec-onds for the system to time out and return to normaloperation.When all changes to the Delay settings have beenmade press the ⁄/¤Navigation Button n©until the cursor is on the BACK TO MANUALSETUP menu and then pressing the Set Buttonpœsothat you may make any other adjust-ments to the system parameters. If the changes justmade complete the manual adjustments needed,press the OSD Button U∫to exit the menusystem and resume normal system operation.Output Level AdjustmentOutput level adjustment is a key part of the configura-tion of any surround sound product. It is particularlyimportant for a digital receiver such as the AVR 445,as correct outputs ensure that you hear soundtrackswith the proper directionality and intensity.In most cases, you will not need to make any adjustments to the output level, as the settings made by running EzSet/EQ are as accurate as thosemade manually. However, you are able to use theCHANNEL ADJUST menu to trim the settingsto suit your personal preferences or to configure thesystem so that the output settings are different fromone input source to another.The ability to make individual output level adjustmentson a per-input basis is useful for listeners who mayprefer different settings for the subwoofer or an indi-vidual channel group such as the front speakers when playing musical selections via the CD input asopposed to the movie soundtracks more frequentlyused with the DVD input. This menu also allows you toadjust the output levels using external sources such asatest disc or other program material that you use as astandard, rather than the system’stest tone.IMPORTANT NOTE: Listeners are often confusedabout the operation of the surround channels. Whilesome assume that sound should always be comingfrom each speaker,most of the time there will be little or no sound in the surround channels. This isbecause they are only used when a movie director orsound mixer specifically places sound there to createambience, a special effect or to continue action fromthe front of the room to the rear.When the outputlevels are properly set, it is normal for surroundspeakers to operate only occasionally. Artificiallyincreasing the volume to the rear speakers maydestroy the illusion of an enveloping sound field thatduplicates the way you hear sound in a movie theateror concert hall, even when making manual adjustments.*DELAY ADJUST * → → FL :12.0ft  SBR:10.0ft   CEN:12.0ft  SBL:10.0ft  FR :12.0ft  SL :10.0ft SR :10.0ft  SUB:12.0ft  DELAY RESET: OFF ON  UNIT: FEET METER  EZSET SETTINGS  : OFF ONBACK TO MANUAL SETUPAVR445 OM  6/23/06  3:13 PM  Page 31
Before beginning the output level adjustment process,make certain that all speaker connections have beenproperly made. The system volume should be set to thelevel that you will use during a typical listening session.Werecommend that EzSet/EQ be used when the AVRis first installed to establish the initial level settings.To make changes to the channel output settings, go to the CHANNEL ADJUST submenu withinthe EZSET/EQ MANUAL SETUP menu(Figure 17). To do this, first press the OSD ButtonU∫so that the MASTER MENU (Figure 1)appears. Next, press the ⁄/¤Navigation Buttonn©until the cursor is on the EZSET/EQline, and press the Set Button pœ. Navigate toEZSET/EQ MANUAL SETUP and pressthe Set Button pœ. In the EZSET/EQMANUAL SETUP menu, press the ⁄/¤Navigation Button n©again until the cursor ison the CHANNEL ADJUST line; then pressthe Set Button pœto view the CHANNELADJUST menu (Figure 21).Figure 21Toprovide the maximum flexibility, channel output leveladjustments may be made either with or without theinternal test tone, and when the tone is in use it maybe programmed to automatically circulate among theactive channels or to only move from one channel tothe next on your command. When the CHANNELADJUST menu first appears we recommend thatyou always run the test tone once the automatic modeto verify that the speakers have been properly con-nected. To do this, press the ⁄/¤Navigation Buttonn©again until the cursor is on the TESTTONE line and then press the ‹/›NavigationButton n©until AUTO is in highlighted video.This will cause the test tone to circulate among all ofthe channels for five seconds at each position.As the test tone circulates, the cursor will flash andmove next to each position to indicate where the toneshould be coming from. If the tone is coming from adifferent speaker than the one indicated on the menuscreen turn the AVR 445 off using the Main PowerSwitch Aand check the speaker wiring or connec-tions to external power amplifiers to make certain thateach speaker is connected to the correct output ter-minal. When you have verified that all speakers areconnected to the correct output terminal, turn theAVR 445 back on and return to this menu to resumethe channel adjustment procedure. If any speaker con-nections were changed we also recommend that yourerun EzSet/EQ before making any manual calibrationadjustments.After checking for speaker placement, let the testnoise circulate again, and listen to see which channelssound louder than the others. Using the front leftspeaker as a reference, press the ‹/›NavigationButton n©on the remote to bring all speakersto the same volume level. When the ‹/›NavigationButton n©is pushed, the test noise circulationwill pause on the channel being adjusted to give youtime to make the adjustment. When you release thebutton, the circulation will resume after five seconds.Continue to adjust the individual channels until the volume level sounds the same from each speaker.Adjustments should be made with the ‹/›NavigationButton n©on the remote control only, NOT the main volume controls. If you are using a sound-pressure level (SPL) meter for precise level adjustment,set the volume so that the meter reads 75dB,C-Weighting Slow.When all channels have an equal volume level, theadjustment is complete. To exit this menu, press the⁄/¤Navigation Button n©until the cursoris next to the BACK TO MANUAL SETUPline, and then press the Set Button pœtoreturn to the EZSET/EQ MANUALSETUP menu.In addition to having the test tone circulate automati-cally, you may also turn the test tone on, but advanceit from one channel to the next manually. This allowsyou to make calibration adjustments, but to have morecontrol over the way the test tone is moved amongthe channels.To circulate the tone manually, first make certain thatthe CHANNEL ADJUST menu is on thescreen, following the instructions shown above, andthen press the ⁄/¤Navigation Button n©until the cursor is on the TEST TONE line. Next,press the ‹/›Navigation Button n©untilMANUAL appears.This will start the test tone fromthe front left speaker position but, rather than circulat-ing to the next channel every five seconds as is thecase in the automatic mode,you must press the⁄/¤Navigation Button n©to change thechannel the test tone is being sent to. When you havecirculated through all channels the test tone will stop,but you may restart it by returning to the TESTTONE line again and activating manual sequencing.The final option for output level adjustment using themenu system does not use the internal test tone at all.To do this, simply use the ⁄/¤Navigation Buttonn©to change the channel and then use the‹/›Navigation Button n©tochange theoutput level. When making channel output adjustmentswithout the internal test tone we strongly recommendthat you use a test disc in the “repeat” mode on yourDVD or CD player so that the signal being used isconstant throughout the adjustment process.The output levels may also be adjusted at any timeusing the remote control and semi-OSD system. Toadjust the output levels in this fashion, press the TestButton f. As soon as the button is pressed, thetest tone will begin to circulate as indicated earlier.The correct channel from which the test noise shouldbe heard will be shown in the lower third of the videoscreen and in the Lower Display Line $. While thetest noise is circulating, the proper channel position will also be indicated in the Speaker/Channel Input Indicators @by a blinking letter within the correct channel.To adjust the output level, press the ⁄/¤NavigationButton n©until the desired level is shown inthe display or on the screen. Once the buttons arereleased, the test noise will begin to circulate again infive seconds. When all channels have the same outputlevel, press the Test Button fagain to completethe process.NOTE: Output level adjustment with the test tone isnot available in the Surround Off modes.In addition to the controls for selecting channels andthe test tone operation, the settings on this menu also allow you to reset the level settings to either the factorydefault of 0dB or to reestablish the settingsthat were entered by running EzSet/EQ.Toreset all channel levels to 0dB, press the ⁄/¤Navigation Button n©so that the cursor ispointing to the LEVEL RESET line and thenpress the ⁄/¤Navigation Button n©onceso that ON appears in highlighted video.To return to the settings established by EzSet/EQ,even if you have made manual changes to the outputtrims using the steps shown above, press the ⁄/¤Navigation Button n©so that the cursor ispointing to the EZSET SETTINGS line andthen press the ‹/›Navigation Button n©once so ON appears in highlighted video. Rememberthat after turning the EzSet/EQ settings back on you must return to this menu line and change the setting to OFF if you wish to make any manual trim adjustments.The last setting in this menu enables you to have theoutput levels remain the same for all inputs or to beadjusted differently for each (or any) input. While mostlisteners prefer to keep the same output levels for allsources, you may wish to raise or lower some channels,particularly the subwoofer output for a specific sourcesuch as a CD that is primarily used for music playback.*CHANNEL ADJUST * FL :  0dB    SBR:  0dB CEN:  0dB    SBL:  0dB FR :  0dB    SL :  0dB SR :  0dB    SUB:  0dB TEST TONE  : AUTO OFF MAN LEVEL RESET: OFF  ONCH ADJUST: GLOBAL      EZSET SETTINGS: OFF ONBACK TO MANUAL SETUP     →→32 SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONSYSTEM CONFIGURATIONSYSTEM CONFIGURATION32 SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONAVR445 OM  6/23/06  3:13 PM  Page 32
SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONSYSTEM CONFIGURATIONSYSTEM CONFIGURATION 33SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 33To enter individual settings for a specific channel, firstmake sure that you have either run EzSet/EQ and/ormade any desired manual trim adjustments to set abaseline for all channels. After that is done, press theOSD Button U∫toexit the menu system andthen select the input for which you wish to enter differ-ent level settings by using either the Input SourceSelector 7on the front panel or the buttons on the remote that are used to select an input sourcedeXhç∂≠ƒ®. Next, returnto the CHANNEL ADJUST submenu usingthe steps outlined above.At the CHANNEL ADJUST menu, press the⁄/¤Navigation Button n©until the cursoris pointing to the CH ADJUST line and thenpress the ‹/›Navigation Button n©once sothat INDEPENDENT appears in highlightedvideo. When this setting is active you may change thechannel output levels for any input without changingthe settings previously established for another.NOTE: With the default GLOBAL setting, outputlevels are associated with the various surround modes.As you spend time listening to various materials andselecting a variety of surround modes, you may wishto revisit the CHANNEL ADJUST menu to setthe output levels.When all changes to the Channel Output levels andthe associated level trim settings have been made,press the ⁄/¤Navigation Button n©until the cursor is on the BACK TO MANUALSETUP menu and then pressing the Set Buttonpœso that you may make any other adjust-ments to the system parameters. If the changes justmade complete the manual adjustments needed,press the OSD Button U∫to exit the menusystem and resume normal system operation.Additional Input AdjustmentsAfter one input has been adjusted for Surround mode,digital input (if any), speaker type, and output levels,go back to the IN/OUT SETUP line on theMASTER MENU (Figure 1) and enter the set-tings for each input that you will use.In most cases,only the digital input and surround mode will be differ-ent from one input to the next, while the speaker type,crossover frequency, Night mode and output level settings will usually be the same and may be quicklyentered by entering the same data used for the original input.Once the settings outlined on the previous pages havebeen made, the AVR 445 is ready for operation. Whilethere are some additional settings to be made, theseare best done after you have had an opportunity to lis-ten to a variety of sources and different kinds of pro-gram material. These advanced settings are describedon pages 42 and 43 of this manual. In addition, anyof the settings made in the initial configuration of theunit may be changed at any time. As you add new ordifferent sources or speakers, or if you wish to changeasetting to better reflect your listening taste, simplyfollow the instructions for changing the settings for thatparameter as shown in this section.Having completed the setup and configuration processfor your AVR 445, you are about to experience thefinest in music and home theater listening. Enjoy!AVR445 OM  6/23/06  3:13 PM  Page 33
OPERATION34 OPERATION Basic OperationOnce you have completed the initial setup and configu-ration, the AVR 445 is simple to operate and enjoy. Thefollowing instructions will help you maximize the enjoy-ment of your new receiver:Turning the AVR 445 On or Off•When using the AVR for the first time, you must pressthe Main Power Switch Ain until it latches. Thisplaces the unit in a Standby mode, as indicated by theamber illumination surrounding the Standby/OnSwitch 1.•To turn the AVR on or off from the front panel, pressthe Standby/On Switch 1.•To turn the unit on and select the input source that was in use the last time the AVR was on, press theAVR Selector 4çon either remote.•To turn the unit on and select a specific source,press any one of the Input Selectors 3Xhon the main remote or ∂Ƀ®on theZR 10 remote .■When using the Input Selector Buttons 3labeled DVD, DMP, XM or HDMI on the mainremote, remember that these are dual-inputselectors. The first press of any button will turnthe unit on and select the input name printed onthe button. Asecond press of the button willselect the input name printed above the button.■Toturn the AVR on and select the Tuner as aninput, press the Tuner/FM Select Button Xby pressing the button up towards the top of theremote. The first press of the button selects thefrequency band and station or XM channel thatwas last tuned. Press the button again to selectbetween FM, AM and XM.■To turn the AVR on and select the FM tuner as theinput, press the Tuner/FM Select Button Xdown towards the bottom of the remote.■When using any of the Input Selectors to turntheunit on (or when using them to change a sourceat any time) press the AVR Selector 4çafter the unit turns on to use any of the buttonson the remote to control AVR functions other thanvolume or source selection.Whenever the AVR is turned on, you will see all of thefront-panel indicators light up for a few seconds. This isnormal, and it is part of the unit’s power-on self-test procedure.Toturnthe unit off at the end of a listening session,simply press the Standby/On Switch 1on the frontpanel or the Power Off Button 0åon theremote. Power will be shut off to any equipmentplugged into the rear-panel Switched AC AccessoryOutlet Gand the illumination around the Standby/On Switch 1will turn amber.When the remote is used to turn the unit “off,” it isactually placing the system in a Standby mode, as indi-cated by the amber lighting around the Standby/OnSwitch 1.•To put the AVR in the Sleep mode, press the Sleep Button S.Each press of the button willdecrease the time before the AVR shuts down in the following sequence.Once you have set the desired Sleep Time, the front-panel display will automatically dim to half-brightness.The display will return to full-brightness when any but-ton on the front panel or a remote is pressed, andthen return again to half-brightness. To view the timeremaining until the unit shuts down, press the SleepButton Sonce. To cancel the Sleep function,press the Sleep Button Sas many times as neededuntil the words SLEEP OFF appear in theLower Display Line D.When you will be away from home for an extendedperiod of time, it is always a good idea to completelyturn the unit off with the front-panel Main PowerSwitch A.NOTE: All preset memories are lost if the unit is leftturned off by using the Main Power Switch Aformore than four weeks.Source Selection•To select an input source from the front panel, pressthe Input Source Selector Button 6. Each pressof the button will move the input selection throughthe list of available choices. If the button is pressedwhen the AVR is in the Standby mode,the firstpress of the button will turn the unit on and selectthe last used input.• When the AVR is already turned on, you may selectthe tuner directly by pressing the Tuner BandSelector 4. The first press will select the lasttuned frequency band and station. Each subsequentpress will change the band to the last tuned stationor XM preset.• To select a specific source using the main remote,press any one of the Input Selectors 3Xhon the main remote.Remember that the InputSelector Buttons labeled DVD, DMP, XM or HDMIare dual-input selectors. The first press of any buttonwill turnthe unit on and select the input name printedon the button. A second press of the button willselect the input name printed above the button.• To directly select the Tuner as an input, press theTuner/FM Select Button Xby pressing the buttonup towards the top of the remote.The first press ofthe button selects the frequency band and station orXM channel that was last tuned. Press the buttonagain to select between FM, AM and XM.• To directly select the FM tuner as the input, pressthe Tuner/FM Select Button Xdown towardsthe bottom of the remote.• To select a specific source using the ZR 10 remote,press any of the Input Selectors∂Ƀ®. When selecting the Tuner as the input, eachpress of the Tuner SelectorÉscrolls throughthe choice of FM, AM or XM Radio (when anoptional XM Ready module is installed and the XMservice has been activated).REMINDER: When using any of the Input Selectors to change a source, you must press the AVR Selector4çto control AVR functions other than volumeor source selection.• When a new input is selected, the AVR will automat-ically switch to the digital input (if selected), surroundmode, component video input, A/V sync delay andNight mode configurations that were in effect thelast time that input was used.•The front-panel Video 4 Inputs N,Optical 4Digital Input Kor Coaxial 4 Digital Input Lmay be used to connect a device such as a videogame or camera to your home entertainment systemon a temporary basis.• As the input source is changed, the new input namewill appear momentarily as an on-screen display inthe lower third of the video display (except whenHDMI, 720p or 1080i sources are in use). The inputname will also appear in the Upper Display Line#and in the front-panel Input Indicators !.•When an audio only source is selected, the last videoinput used remains routed to the Video 1/VideoMonitor Outputs PS. This permits simultaneousviewing and listening to different sources.6-Channel/8-Channel Direct InputThere are four input choices available for use withsources such as DVD-Audio SACD player or HD-DVDor Blu-ray disc player that are connected to the 8-Channel Direct Inputs c.Select the appropriateinput according to the way your system and sourceequipment is configured:•The 6CH DIRECT input should be usedwhen the SBR and SBL inputs are NOT in use andthe input source device has its own internal bassmanagement system. This input passes the inputfrom the source directly through to the volume controlwithout any analog-to-digital conversion, and itmutes the unused input jacks to prevent unwantednoise from interfering with system performance.•The 6 CH DVD AUDIO input should be usedwhen the SBR and SBL inputs are NOT in use andwhen the input source does NOT have its own AVR445 OM  6/23/06  3:13 PM  Page 34
OPERATION 35OPERATIONOPERATIONinternal bass-management system. When this inputis in use, the analog source is converted to digital so that you may use the same bass-managementoptions for the direct input as are used for all otherinputs. This input also mutes the unused input jacksto prevent unwanted noise from interfering with system performance.•The 8CH DIRECT input should be usedwhen an input is connected to all eight 8-ChannelDirect Inputs cand when the input source devicehas its own internal bass-management system. Thisinput passes the input from the source directlythrough to the volume control without any analog-to-digital conversion.•The 8 CH DVD AUDIO input should be usedwhen an input is connected to all eight 8-ChannelDirect Inputs cand when the input source doesnot have its own internal bass-management system.When this input is in use, the analog source is con-verted to digital so that you may use the samebass-management options for the direct input as are used for all other inputs.Volume and Tone Control•Adjust the volume to a comfortable level using thefront-panel Volume Control )or remote VolumeUp/Down Buttons H˙.• Totemporarily silence all speaker outputs, press theMute Button iß. This will interrupt the out-put to all speakers and the headphone jack, but itwill not affect any recording or dubbing that may be in progress. When the system is muted, the wordMUTE will flash in the on-screen display (exceptwhen HDMI, 720p or 1080i sources are in use)and in the Upper Display Line #; press theMute Buttons ißagain to return to normal operation.•The unit’s tone controls may be taken out of thesignal path by pressing the Tone Mode ButtonCV. The first button press will show a messagein the on-screen display (except when HDMI, 720por 1080i sources are in use) and Lower DisplayLine $with the current status of the tonecontrols.The system default is TONE IN,whichindicates that the bass and treble controls are active.Press the ⁄/¤Navigation Buttons D©onthe remote control or the ‹/›Buttons Hon thefront panel to change the setting to TONEOUT, which is “flat” response without the tonecontrols being active.• When the tone controls are active, the amount ofbass and treble boost/cut may be adjusted up to ±10dB in 2dB steps by pressing the ToneMode Button CVtwo or three times until thedesired setting (BASS MODE or TREBLEMODE)appears in the on-screen display and inthe Lower Display Line $. Next, use the ‹/›Navigation Buttons D©on the remoteor the ‹/›Navigation Buttons on the front panelHtochange the setting as desired. The unit willreturn to normal operation within five seconds afterthe setting is changed.• For private listening, simply place a standard 1/4" stereo headphone plug or adapter into theHeadphone Jack Bbehind the door 9on thefront panel. The speakers will automatically muteand a two-channel stereo signal will be sent to theheadphones. The Lower Display Line $will readDOLBY H: BP, indicating that the headphoneoutput is in the Bypass mode, and to confirm thatno processing is being used. To listen through theheadphones using the Dolby Headphone mode,simply press the buttons on the remote or frontpanel as shown below for changing a Dolby mode.DOLBY H: DH will appear in the LowerDisplay Line when the Dolby Headphone mode is in use.Surround Mode SelectionOne of the most important features of the AVR 445 is its ability to reproduce a full multichannel surroundsound field from digital sources, analog matrix surround-encoded programs and standard stereo programs.Selection of a surround mode is based on personaltaste,as well as the type of program source materialbeing used. For example, motion pictures or TV pro-grams bearing the logo of one of the major surround-encoding processes, such as Dolby Surround or DTSStereo may be played in either the Dolby Digital,Dolby Pro Logic II Cinema, DTS Neo:6 Cinema, orLogic 7 Cinema surround modes, depending on thesource material.NOTE: Once a program has been encoded with matrixsurround information, it retains the surround informationas long as the program is broadcast in stereo.Thus,movies with surround sound may be decoded via any of the analog surround modes (e.g., Dolby Pro Logic IICinema, Logic 7 Cinema or DTS Neo:6 Cinema) whenthey are broadcast via conventional TV stations,cable,pay-TV and satellite transmission. In addition, a growingnumber of made-for-TV programs, sports broadcasts,radio dramas and music CDs are also produced in sur-round sound. You may view a list of these programs atthe Dolby Laboratories Web site at www.dolby.com.Even when a program is not listed as carrying inten-tional surround information, you may find that the DolbyPro Logic II, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Logic 7 or DTS Neo:6,and the Hall or Theater modes often deliver envelopingsurround presentations through the use of the naturalinformation present in all stereo recordings.Surround modes may be changed at any time byusing either the front panel or remote control. Toselect a new surround mode from the front panel, firstpress the Surround Mode Group Selector Button2until the desired major surround mode group suchas Dolby, DTS or Logic 7 is selected. Next, press theSurround Mode Selector Button 3to choose thespecific individual surround mode.To choose a surround mode using the remote, firstpress the button for the major surround mode groupthat includes the desired mode. These buttons are theDolby Mode Select g, the DTS Digital ModelSelect f, the DTS Neo:6 Mode Select e, theDSP Surround Mode Select 6and the StereoMode Select dbuttons. The first press of a buttonwill show the current mode from that group if it isalready in use, or the first available mode if you arecurrently using another mode. To cycle through theavailable modes in that group, press the button againuntil the desired mode appears in the Lower DisplayLine $, the on-screen display (when a 480i sourceis in use) and the front-panel Surround ModeIndicators %.The Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, DTS 5.1, DTS-ESMatrix and DTS-ES Discrete modes may only beselected when a digital input is in use. In addition,when a digital source is present, the AVR 445 willautomatically select and switch to the correct mode,regardless of the mode that has been previouslyselected. For more information on selecting digitalsources, see the Digital Audio Playback section below.When the 6-channel/8-channel direct inputs are inuse,there is no surround processing, as these inputstake the analog output signals from an external sourcedevice and carrythem straight through to the volumecontrol without any further digital processing.To listen to a program in traditional two-channel stereo, using the front left and front right speakers only (plus the subwoofer, if installed and configured),press the Stereo Mode Select Button duntilSURROUNDOFF appears in the Lower DisplayLine $.From the front panel, press the SurroundMode Group Selector 2until the Stereomodesappear in the on-screen display and Lower DisplayLine $.Next, press the Surround Mode SelectorButton 3until SURROUND OFF appears inthe on-screen display and Lower Display Line $.Digital Audio PlaybackDigital audio is a major advancement over older analogsurround processing systems.It delivers up to six dis-crete channels, and each channel reproduces a full-fre-quency range (20Hz to 20kHz) and offers dramaticallyimproved dynamic range and significant improvements to signal-to-noise ratios.In addition, digital systems havethe capability to deliver an additional channel that isAVR445 OM  6/23/06  3:13 PM  Page 35
OPERATION36 OPERATIONspecifically devoted to low-frequency information. This isthe “.1” channel referred to when you see these systemsdescribed as “5.1,” “6.1” or “7.1.” The bass channel isseparate from the other channels, but since it is inten-tionally bandwidth-limited, sound designers have given it that unique designation. When a digital soundtrack is playing, the number of channels available will vary according to the way in which the program wasrecorded. Although most movies recorded with digitalsound have 5.1 soundtracks, some have 6.1 or 7.1sound, while others retain the original two-channel oreven monaural sound. When the program source is abroadcast, cable or satellite delivered digital program,only one type of soundtrack may be delivered at atime, while optical sources such as DVD may providemore than one audio option. In either case, the deci-sion of what type of sound track and how many chan-nels to offer is up to the program’s producer. With theAVR 445 you are able to not only play back the origi-nal compatible digital format, but using the processingpower of the Texas Instruments DSP processor, it ispossible to decode the basic digital track for 2.0 or5.1 sound and then select an additional “post-pro-cessing” mode to deliver additional channels.Dolby DigitalDolby Digital is the default format for DVD discs andfor the (ATSC) high-definition system used in theUnited States and Canada. It is also used by the digitalsatellite program services and is available on mostdigital cable set-top boxes. When the AVR 445 is connected to a blue-laser-based high-definition opticaldisc player via a coaxial or optical digital audio con-nection, the soundtrack may be available in the stan-dard Dolby Digital or DTS format so that it may bedecoded by the AVR.An optional, external RF demodulator is required touse the AVR 445 to listen to the Dolby Digital sound-tracks available on laser discs. Connect the RF outputof the LD player to the demodulator and then connectthe digital output of the demodulator to the Opticalor Coaxial Inputs KLab of the AVR 445. Ademodulator is not required for use with high-definitionoptical disc or DVD players, or with DTS-encodedlaser discs.In order to provide maximum playback compatibilitywith DVDs, the AVR 445 receiver will always defaultfirst to the playback mode embedded in a disc’sdigital“flag” information. For Dolby Digital discs, the followingplayback modes are initially selected after the AVRlocks on to the incoming digital audio data stream:•When a Dolby Digital 5.1 data stream is detected,the choice of which surround mode is activated isdetermined by the setting on the DEFAULTSURR line of the SURROUND SETUPmenu (Figure 5), as shown on page 24.• When a disc with the Dolby Digital EX flag is played,your system will automatically switch to the EX modewhen seven main speakers are available.• When a disc with 2.0 Dolby Digital data is detected,the default mode is Dolby Digital with Pro Logic IIpostprocessing when you have a 5.1 speaker sys-tem, or Dolby Digital with Dolby Pro Logic IIx post-processing when you have a 7.1 speaker system.• Depending on the number of speaker channelsavailable in your system, once the AVR locks on to the digital signal, you may select any surroundmode or postprocessing option that is available,based on the incoming data stream’spossiblerestrictions and the number of speakers in your system. For example, when a 5.1 or 2.0 audiostream is in use, you may select alternate post-processing such as Logic 7/7.1-channel Moviemode postprocessing to create the rear surroundsin 7.1 speaker systems.DTSDTS is another digital audio system that is capable of delivering 5.1 or 6.1 discrete or matrix sound fieldreproduction. Although both DTS and Dolby Digital aredigital, they use different methods of encoding the sig-nals, and thus they require different decoding circuitsto convert the digital signals back to analog.DTS-encoded soundtracks are available on select DVDand LD discs, as well as on special audio-only DTSdiscs. You may use any LD or CD player equippedwith a digital output to play DTS-encoded discs withthe AVR 445. All that is required is to connect theplayer’s output to either an Optical or Coaxial Inputon the rear panel ab or front panel KL.In order to listen to DVDs encoded with DTS sound-tracks, the DVD player must be compatible with theDTS signal, which is indicated by a DTS logo on theplayer’s front panel. Early DVD players may not beable to play DTS-encoded DVDs. If you are in doubtas to the capability of your DVD player to handle DTSdiscs, consult the player’s owner’s manual.When the AVR 445 is connected to a blue-laser-based high-definition optical disc player via an HDMI,coaxial or optical digital connection, the soundtrackfrom the player is also available in the standard DTSformat so that it may be decoded by the AVR.NOTE:•Some DVD players have a default setting that doesnot pass through the DTS signal. Before playingDVDs with a DTS soundtrack, make certain that the settings in your DVD player have been properlyadjustedso that DTS audio is passed through.Consult the owner’s manual for your DVD player formore information on making these settings.• When selecting surround modes, any mode wherethe setting in its mode group (Dolby, DTS, Logic 7,PCM, etc.) has been set to OFF in one of theSURROUND CONFIG menus will notappear and may not be selected. You may changethe settings in this list at any time by following theinstructions on pages 24–25.Selecting a Digital SourceTo utilize either digital mode, you must have properlyconnected a digital source to the AVR 445. Connectthe digital outputs from DVD players, HDTV receivers,satellite systems or CD players to the Optical orCoaxialInputs KLab.Inorder to provide a backup signaland a source for analog stereo recording, the analogoutputs provided on digital source equipment shouldalso be connected to their appropriate inputs on theAVR 445 rear panel (e.g., connect the analog stereoaudio output from a DVD to the DVD Audio Inputs Zon the rear panel when you connect the source’s digital outputs).If you have not already configured an input for a digital source using the on-screen menus, as shown on page 22, first select the input using the remote orfront-panel controls, as outlined in this manual. Next,press the Digital Select ButtonE,then press the‹/›Navigation Buttons D©on the remote or the ‹/›Button Hon the front panel to chooseany of the OPTICAL or COAXIALinputs, asthey appear in the Upper Display Line #or on-screen display. When the digital source is playing, theAVR 445 will automatically detect which type of digitaldata stream is being decoded and display that infor-mation in the Upper Display Line #.When both a digital and an analog connection aremade between a source device and the AVR, the digi-tal input is the default. If the digital stream is not pres-ent or is interrupted, the unit will automatically switchover to the analog inputs for the selected source.If you wish to disable the auto-polling feature, you may do so by following the instructions shown for theIN/OUT SETUP menu (Figure 2), as shownon page 22.Digital Bitstream and Surround Mode IndicationsWhen a digital source is playing,the AVR 445 sensesthe type of bitstream data that is present, and auto-matically selects the proper surround mode. For exam-ple,DTS bitstreams will cause the unit to switch toDTS decoding, and Dolby Digital bitstreams will enableDolby Digital decoding. When the unit senses PCMdata from CDs or LDs, you may select any of the stan-dard Dolby or DTS surround modes or Logic 7. Sincethe range of available surround modes is dependenton the type of digital data that is present, the AVR 445shows you what type of signal is present to help youunderstand the choice of modes.AVR445 OM  6/23/06  3:13 PM  Page 36
OPERATIONOPERATION 37OPERATION 37OPERATIONWhen a digital source is first detected, the AVR 445will display a message to indicate the type of bitstreambeing received. It will remain in the Lower DisplayLine $for about 5 seconds before that portion of thedisplay returns to the normal surround mode indication.For Dolby Digital and DTS sources, a numerical indica-tion (such as 3/2/.1)will appear, showing thenumber of channels present in the data.The first number in the display message indicates howmany discrete front-channel signals are present.•A“3” tells you that separate front left, center andfront right signals are available. This will be displayedfor Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital EX and DTS 5.1or DTS-EX programs.•A“2” tells you that separate front left and right sig-nals are available, but there is no discrete centerchannel signal. This will be displayed for DolbyDigital bitstreams that have stereo program material.•A“1” tells you that there is only a mono channelavailable in the Dolby Digital bitstream.The middle number in the display message indicateshow many discrete surround channel signals are present.•A“3” tells you that separate, discrete left surround,center surround and right surround signals are pres-ent. This is available only on discs with DTS-ES digital audio.•A“2” tells you that separate surround left and rightsignals are available. This will be displayed for DolbyDigital 5.1 and DTS 5.1 programs.•A“1” tells you that there is only a single, surround-encoded surround channel. This will appear forDolby Digital bitstreams that have matrix encoding.•A“0” indicates that there is no surround channelinformation. This will be displayed for two-channelstereo programs.The last number indicates whether there is a discretelow-frequency effects (LFE) channel. This is the “.1” inthe common abbreviation of “5.1” sound and it is aspecial channel that contains only bass frequencies.•A“.1” tells you that an LFE channel is present.This will be displayed for Dolby Digital and DTS programs, as available.•A“0” indicates that there is no LFE channel infor-mation available. However, even when there is nodedicated LFE channel, low-frequency sound will bepresent at the subwoofer output when the speakerconfiguration is set to show the presence of a subwoofer.•The information on the right side of the display willtell you whether the digital audio data contains aspecial flag signal that will automatically activate theappropriate 6.1 or 7.1 mode. This will be shown as EX-ON or EX-OFF for Dolby Digital bitstreams andES-ON or ES-OFF for DTS bitstreams.When a 2.0 or 5.1 digital source is playing on a sys-tem configured for 5.1 operation, you may use DolbyDigital EX, DTS-ES, Logic 7/7.1 or Dolby Pro Logic IIxtoadd rear channels for full 7.1 sound fields. Note,however, that the availability of specific modes forpostprocessing is dependent on the format of theincoming source material. While some combina-tions (e.g., a Dolby Digital or DTS 5.1 source withLogic 7/7.1 or Dolby Pro Logic IIx postprocessing) areallowable,others (e.g., a Dolby Digital 5.1 source withDTS Neo:6) are not. If you wish to add surround back channels to a 2.0 or 5.1 source, we recom-mend that you experiment with the various options tosee which may be available and which are best suitedto your taste and listening environment.It is always a good idea to check the readout for thechannel data to make certain that it matches the audiologo information shown on the back of a DVD pack-age. In some cases, you will see an indication for“2/0/0” even when the disc contains a full 5.1, or3/2/.1, signal. When this happens, check the audiooutput settings for your DVD player or the audio menuselections for the specific disc being played to makecertain that the player is sending the correct signal to the AVR.NOTE: When an HDMI-equipped video display is inuse, regardless of the type of source and whether ornot it is connected through the AVR 445, it communi-cates with the source device using a technology called“EDID” so that the capabilities of the source and dis-play are properly matched. In some cases, this maycause configuration problems when the video displayis not capable of handling multichannel audio. In thosecases, it will send a signal back to the source (such asaDVD player or set-top box), limiting the digital audiooutput to two channels, even though a separate digitalaudio connection is made to the AVR.If you encounter a situation in which an HDMI sourceand display are in use and a multichannel soundtrackdoes not trigger a “3/2/.1” message when playbackbegins, it may be necessary to change a setting in thesource. In many cases, the setting is called “AudioOutput,” though it may vary from brand to brand.Change the setting to “bitstream” or “original” so thatthe digital audio output is returned to the multichanneldata stream. For information about the specific settingon your source player, consult the manufacturer. This is not a problem with the AVR 445, but rather it is a by-product of HDMI and its associated content protection systems.PCM PlaybackPCM is the abbreviation for Pulse Code Modulation,the digital signal format used for standard CD play-back, and other non-Dolby Digital and non-DTS digitalsources such as MiniDisc. When a PCM signal isdetected, the Lower Display Line $will brieflyshow a message with the letters PCM, in addition to areadout of the sampling frequency of the digital signal.In most cases, this will be PCM 44.1kHz orPCM 48kHz,though in the case of speciallymastered, high-resolution audio discs, you will see aPCM 96kHz indication. Note that the samplingrate displayed is that of the incoming digital signal, andnot the upsampled rate that may be applied to PCMsources when Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby Pro Logic IIprocessing is applied, as shown on page 24.During PCM playback, you may select any surroundmode except Dolby Digital or DTS/DTS-ES mode.USB PlaybackThe AVR 445 is among the very few A/V receiverscapable of direct connection to a computer for audioplayback. Once the AVR is connected, audio streamsand playback are possible through your AVR, with allthe power and performance of the high-current amplifi-er, your own speakers, and the enhanced multichannelplayback made possible through the use of Logic 7,Dolby Pro Logic II/IIx or DTS Neo:6 processing.The AVR 445’s USB connectivity may be used withPC-compatible computers running either Microsoft®Windows®2000 with Service Pack 4 or higherinstalled, or Windows XP or Windows XP Media Center Edition with Service Pack 1 or higher installed.Connect one of the available USB ports on your com-puter or a USB hub to the USB Port Won the AVRusing a cable with a standard USB plug on one sideand a USB “Mini B” plug on the other side. You mayuse an optional cable available at most electronics andcomputer stores for this purpose.In addition, you will need to have a media playerinstalled on the computer. The AVR 445 has beentested for operation with Windows Media®PlayerVersion 8.0 and above, but it is also compatible withmany other popular players such as iTunes®, Winamp®and RealPlayer.®In most cases,it is best to alwaysmake certain that you have the latest version of theplayer installed to ensure the best compatibility.When the connection between a computer and theAVR is made for the first time,or if the USB connectionis plugged into a different USB port on a computerorhub that has not been previously connected to theAVR, you will see a series of pop-up messages fromWindows to indicate that the computer is configuringitself for the new device. Since the AVR provides anumber of different functions,you may see the “FoundNew Hardware” message up to four times, one eachAVR445 OM  6/23/06  3:13 PM  Page 37
OPERATION38 OPERATIONfor “A/V Receiver,” “Compatible Device,” “AudioReceiver” and “Human Interface Device.” When allmessages have appeared and then cleared thescreen, you are almost ready to begin.Before selecting the USB input, first make certain that one of the media players listed above has beenopened on the computer. Then you may select theUSB input in any of the following ways:• To select USB as a source from the front panel,press the Input Source Selector Button 7untilUSB appears as the input name in the Upper DisplayLine #and in the semi-OSD display, if available.The USB Input Source Indicator !will also light up on the front panel.• To select USB as the input using the main remotepress the Input Selector 4with DMP printed onthe button twice.• To select USB as the input using the ZR 10 remote,press the USB Input Selector∂.When the USB input is selected and the AVR 445 isconnected to a compatible computer with one of themedia players mentioned above open, you may thenuse either remote’s transport controls to start and stopplayback, as well as move to the next track. Activity ofthe Transport buttons may vary from one media playerto another, but at the very least you will be able to usethe Play and Stop buttons.Once playback is started, the audio from a USB sourceis treated the same as any other two-channel audiosource, and you may apply any of the appropriate surround processing modes. When playing back audiofrom a computer via the USB connection, the internalspeakers in a laptop computer are often muted.Speaker/Channel IndicatorsIn addition to the bitstream indicators, the AVR 445features a set of unique channel-input indicators thattell you how many channels of digital information arebeing received and/or whether the digital signal isinterrupted (Figure 22).Figure 22The letters inside the boxes tell you which channelsare receiving an input signal. Since conventional ana-log audio is only two channels,the “L” and “R” letterswill light with any analog source. When a digital sourceis in use, you will see letters displayed that correspondto the number of channels in the incoming datastream, which may be just the L and R for two-chan-nel PCM or 2.0 Dolby Digital material. When a 5.1signal is being received, the L/C/R/SL/SR indicatorswill light, with the LFE indication also being shownwhen an LFE signal is present. All seven indicators,including the SBL/SBR letters, will light for a 7.1 sig-nal, and a horizontal line is shown to connect theSBL/SBR indicators when a 6.1 source is in use.It is important to note that although Dolby Digital, forexample, is referred to as a “5.1” system, not all DolbyDigital DVDs or programs are encoded for 5.1. Thus,it is sometimes normal for a DVD with a Dolby Digitalsoundtrack to trigger only the “L” and “R” indicators.NOTE: Many DVD discs are recorded with both “5.1”and “2.0” versions of the same soundtrack. Whenplaying a DVD, always be certain to check the type ofmaterial on the disc. Most discs show this informationin the form of a listing or icon on the back of the discjacket. When a disc does offer multiple soundtrackchoices, you may have to make some adjustments toyour DVD player (usually with the “Audio Select” buttonor in a menu screen on the disc) to send a full 5.1feed to the AVR 445. It is also possible for the type of signal feed to change during the course of a DVD’splayback. In some cases, the previews of specialmaterial will only be recorded in 2.0 audio, while themain feature is available in 5.1 audio. The AVR 445will automatically sense changes to the bitstream andchannel count and reflect them in these indicators.The letters used by the Speaker/Channel InputIndicators @will flash to indicate when a bitstreamhas been interrupted. This will happen when a digitalinput source is selected before the playback starts,orwhen a digital source such as a DVD is paused. Theflashing indicators remind you that the playback hasstopped due to the absence of a digital signal and notthrough any fault of the AVR 445. This is normal, andthe digital playback will resume once the playback isstarted again.The boxes around the channel indication letters areused to show which speakers are configured in yoursystem. A small box around the letter indicates that a“Small” speaker has been assigned to that position,while a larger, double box indicates a “Large” speakerassignment.Note that in some cases, such as an analog stereo or2.0 digital sources you will see empty speaker posi-tion boxes, which indicates that the speaker is activeand will receive sound, but that there is no discretesignal for that channel. In other cases you may seeletters with no speaker boxes. This indicates that thereis a discrete signal for that channel, but due to themode in use (e.g., Dolby VS with a 5.1 source) thereis no signal being sent to the channel.Night ModeAspecial feature of Dolby Digital is the Night mode,which enables specially encoded Dolby Digital inputsources to be played back with full digital intelligibilitywhile reducing the minimum peak level by 1/4 to 1/3.This prevents abruptly loud transitions from disturbingothers, without reducing the impact of the digitalsource. The Night mode is available only when DolbyDigital signals with special data are being played.The Night mode may be engaged at any time when aDolby Digital source is playing by pressing the NightMode Button T.Each press of the button willchange the Night mode setting, as shown in the lowerthird of the on-screen display (except when HDMI,720p or 1080i sources are in use). To turn the Night mode off, press the button as described, untilD-RANGE OFF is shown.The Night mode may also be selected to always be onat either level of compression using the options in theDOLBY SURROUND menu. See page 25 forinformation on using the menus to set this option.IMPORTANT NOTES ON DIGITAL PLAYBACK:•When playing DVDs, please note that even when youhave selected a specific digital audio format for play-back, an individual disc may change formats or thenumber of available channels during playback. Forexample, even if you select a DTS mode for the movie,you may see Dolby Digital in use when the trailers,menus or copyright warnings are playing. This is not afault with either the AVR or your DVD player, as bothare responding to the way the disc was created.•When viewing digital television signals, note that thenumber of audio channels available may vary duringthe course of a program, depending on the content.For example, while a sports event may have 5.1sound, the commercials or local station content maybe in 2.0. In addition, not all local stations are currentlyequipped for carrying the 5.1 digital audio signals. Thismay mean that even though the actual program isproduced with 5.1, it may be transmitted in a 2.0configuration in some areas. Your AVR will automaticallychange to react to the proper type of audio stream if itis changed by the broadcast station.•Although the AVR 445 will decode virtually all currentDVD movies, CDs and HDTV sources, it is possiblethat some future digital sources may not be compati-ble with the AVR 445.• Not all digitally encoded programs contain full 5.1-or 6.1-channel audio. Consult the program guidethat accompanies the DVD or laser disc to deter-mine which type of audio has been recorded on thedisc. The AVR 445 will automatically sense the typeof digital surround encoding used and adjust toaccommodate it.LFE AVR445 OM  6/23/06  3:13 PM  Page 38
OPERATIONOPERATION 39OPERATION 39•When a digital source is playing, you may not beable to select some of the analog surround modessuch as Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Pro Logic IIx,Stereo, Hall, Theater or Logic 7.•When a Dolby Digital or DTS source is playing,tomake an analog recording using the TapeOutputs 2and Video 1 Audio Outputs g,you must change the REC OUT setting on the second page of the IN/OUT SETUPmenu (Fig. 3) to DSP DWNMIX.The digitalsignals will be passed through to the Digital AudioOutputs XY.Using The AVR 445 is equipped for use with Harman Kardon’soptional  iPod docking station.When The Bridge is connected to the AVR and aniPod properly docked, you may use either remote tocontrol the iPod for audio playback while using thefront-panel display and on-screen semi-OSD mes-sages to help you locate tracks or view informationabout the track being played. In addition, connectingan iPod to the AVR 445 through The Bridge alsocharges the iPod’sbattery. You may even have theAVR 445 automatically turn on with your iPod as aplayback source whenever the iPod is turned on, byusing the DMP AUTO POWER menu option,described on page 43.To select The Bridge as the AVR’s input source:• From the front panel, press the Input SourceSelector 6on the front panel as needed.• From the main remote, press the DMP InputSelector 3.•From the ZR 10 remote, press the /DMP S®.When The Bridge is connected and a compatible iPodproperly docked, the iPod’smenu will be replaced with“harman/kardon” at the top of the iPod’s screen andthe front-panel display and semi-OSD message willshow messages that will guide you through the menuand content selection. If the Lower Display Line Dshows an UNPLUGGED…message, pleasecheck to see that the correct iPod adapter is used inThe Bridge and that the iPod is properly seated.The AVR’sfront-panel controls may also be used toaccess a limited number of iPod functions. Press theTuning Mode Button 7to play or pause the cur-rent track. The Tuning Selector 3may be used tosearch in reverse (left side of button) or forward (rightside of button) through the tracks.Press the TunerBand Selector 4to call up the iPod’smenu. Pressthe Preset Station Selectors 5to scroll and theSet Button Ito select. For complete information on using the remote or front-panel controls to operatean iPod, see the instructions that are included with The Bridge.AM/FM Tuner OperationThe AVR 445’s AM/FM tuner is capable of tuning AM,FMand FM Stereo broadcast stations. Stations may betuned manually, or they may be stored as favorite sta-tion presets and recalled from a 30-position memory.Tuner and Station SelectionThe AVR 445’s AM/FM tuner may be selected as theunit’s source, and stations changed, by following oneof these steps:• From the front panel, press the Input SourceSelector 6until the desired tuner frequency band(AM, FM or XM) appears. To change stations withinafrequency band, press the Tuning Selection 3.•You may also press the front panel’s Tuner BandSelector 4to select the tuner. The first press will select the last used frequency band and station.Subsequent presses will change the frequencybands, selecting the last used station or XM pro-gram used. Press the Tuning Selection 3tochange stations within a frequency band.• From the main remote, press the Tuner/FM SelectButton Xby pressing the button up towards the top of the remote. The first press of the buttonselects the frequency band and station or XM channel that was last tuned. Press the button again to select between FM, AM and XM. You mayalso directly select the FM tuner by pressing theTuner/FM Select Button Xdown toward the bottom of the remote. To change stations, press the Tuning Up/Down Button M.•To select the tuner from the ZR 10 remote, pressthe Tuner SelectorÉ, or for XM Radio pressthe XM Radio Selector Buttonƒ(when anoptional XM Connect & Play module is connectedand the programming service has been activated).•To change the tuning mode, press the Tuning ModeButton 7Bø.When the button is pressed so that AUTO/STEREO appears in the Upper Display Line #,each press will put the tuner in a scan mode thatseeks the next higher or lower frequency station withacceptable signal strength. An AUTO STTUNED indication will momentarily appear whenthe station stops at a stereo FM station, and anAUTO TUNED indication will momentarily appearwhen an AM or monaural FM station is tuned. Pressthe Tuning buttons again to scan to the next receivable station.When the button is pressed so that MANUAL/MONO appears in the Upper Display Line #,each tap of the Selector will increase or decreasethe frequency by one increment. When the tunerreceives a strong-enough signal for adequate recep-tion, MANUAL TUNED will appear in theLower Display Line $.•Stations may also be tuned directly in either theautomatic or manual mode. To enter a station’s frequency directly, first select the AM or FM band as shown above. Next, press the Direct Button8µ.Within 5 seconds of whenDIRECT IN scrolls in the Upper DisplayLine #, enter the station frequency by pressingthe Numeric Keys k∆. If you press anincorrect button while entering a direct frequency,press the Clear Button 9¬to start over.NOTE: When FM reception of a station is weak, audioquality will be increased by switching to Mono modeby switching to the MANUAL/MONO mode.Preset TuningUsing the remote, up to 30 AM or FM stations may bestored in the AVR 445’s memory for easy recall, usingthe front-panel controls or the remote.Toenter a station into the memory, first tune the stationusing the steps outlined above.Then:1. Press the MemoryButton bñ;the station’sfrequency will flash.2. Within 5 seconds, press the Numeric Keysc∆corresponding to the location where youwish to store this station’s frequency. Once entered,the preset number will appear in the Upper Display Line #.3. Repeat the process after tuning any additional stations to be preset.Recalling Preset Stations•To manually select a station previously entered in the preset memory,press the Numeric Keysc∆that correspond to the desired station’smemory location.•Tomanually tune through the list of stored preset stationsone by one, press the Preset Buttons 6v onthe front panel or the main remote, or the Prev/NextTransport Controlsπon the ZR 10 remote.XM Radio OperationXM Radio is a satellite-delivered service that offershundreds of program channels, as well as local trafficand weather information for select cities.The AVR 445is “XM Ready,” which means that the unit is able toreceive the XM service when an optional XM Connect&Play module is connected and the service activated.You may purchase the antenna module needed forXM Radio from many electronics or online retailers, ordirectly from XM Radio through the “Home Receivers”section of the XM Radio Store at www.xmradio.com.The BridgeTMThe BridgeTMThe BridgeTMAVR445 OM  6/23/06  3:14 PM  Page 39
OPERATION40 OPERATIONOnce you have purchased the XM module, follow the instructions accompanying it to activate the XMService. Connect the plug on the XM module to theXMReady Input Vonthe rear panel of the AVR445. For best results, point the antenna module out awindow, again, following the instructions packed withthe XM product. If a window view is not available forthe antenna, XM Radio operates a series of terrestrialrepeater stations that may be able to provide recep-tion, though this service is not available everywhere.IMPORTANT NOTE: XM Radio requires both theoptional, external antenna module and a sub-scription to the XM Radio service. Antenna andservice sold separately; XM Radio is not avail-able in Alaska or Hawaii.If you need to view the antenna module’snumber,connect it to the AVR and then follow one of the stepsshown below to select XM Radio as the input source.Tune to “000” to get a readout of the number.Once you have an activated module connected, followone of these steps to select XM Radio as your sys-tem’saudio source:• From the front panel, press the Input SourceSelector 6. If XM was the last-used tuner source,it will appear; or press the button again until XMRadio is heard. Press the Tuning Selector 3tochange stations within a frequency band. Press theTuning Selector 3to select a different XM channel.• From the main remote, press the Tuner/FM SelectButton Xby pressing the button up towards thetop of the remote as needed until XM Radio isshown as the source. To change stations, press theTuning Up/Down Button M.•Toselect the tuner from the ZR 10 remote control,press the XM Radio Selector Button ƒ.Channels are selected using the Prev/Next Transport Controlsπ.While using XM Radio is similar in many ways toAM/FM terrestrial radio, the wide range of programchoices available, as well as the ability of the XM serv-ice to add special data and information tags into thedigital audio data stream, means that some of thefront-panel and remote controls traditionally used for tuner operation have different functions with XM Radio.• When XM Radio is the AVR’s source, the channelnumber will appear in the Upper Display Line C,along with an indication of the Preset number, if any,and a series of bars at the far right end of the dis-play. These bars (not shown in the semi-OSD mes-sage), show the current signal strength similar to thesignal strength displays on a cellular phone.• The current channel’s name will normally appear inthe Lower Display Line D. For local traffic infor-mation, the name of a city will be shown in place ofthe channel name. You may change this display toshow the current artist and track title information bypressing the Tuning Mode Selector 7Bø.When you are listening to a channel with local trafficinformation in the “200” series of channel numbers,these buttons change the display to show the tem-perature and current weather for the selected city.•To tune a channel number directly, simply press theNumeric Keys c∆. Unlike standard AM/FMtuner operation, it is not necessary to press theDirect button first.•The AVR 445 has five banks of preset memories for XMRadio, each with eight memory positionsand designated by a letter (“A” through “E”). To store a channel into a memory group, first press the Set Button Fœuntil PRESETSEARCH appears in the Upper Display LineCand on the top line of the semi-OSD display.Next, press the ‹/›Navigation Buttons D©until the desired preset memory bank letterappears in the Lower Display Line Dand in thebottom line of the semi-OSD display. Next, press theMemoryButton bñand note that a dashwill start to flash next to the preset memory bankletter. Within five seconds, press the NumericButton c∆from 1 to 8 for the memory slotyou wish to use.• Totune up or down through a list of channels storedin the currently active preset memory, press thePreset Up/Down Buttons L. You may also use the Preset Station Selector 5on the frontpanel, or the Prev/Next Transport Controls πon the ZR 10 remote. To change to another presetbank, press the Set Button FIœand thenpress the ‹/›Navigation Buttons HD©until the desired preset memory bank letter appearsin the Lower Display Line Dand in the bottomline of the semi-OSD display.•Each XM Radio channel is assigned a category,which may be viewed by pressing the TuningMode Selector B7ø. You may search foran XM channel in any of the categories by firstpressing the Set ButtonFIœand thenpressing the ‹/›Navigation Buttons HD©until the desired categoryname appears in theLower Display Line Dand in the bottom line of the semi-OSD display. Press the Set ButtonFIœagain to start the search for the nextchannel in that category.• Note that you may see a LOADING message,indicating that the XM tuner is downloading contentand may not be able to operate.If the messagecontinues to appear, check to see whether the XMantenna is properly positioned toward a south-facingwindow, experiment with the antenna position, orchange to another input and then reselect XM Radio.RecordingIn normal operation, the audio or video source selected for listening through the AVR 445 is sent tothe record outputs. This means that any program youare watching or listening to may be recorded simplyby placing machines connected to the outputs forTape Outputs £orVideo 1 Audio and VideoOutputs Sgin the record mode. Remember that if your source is Dolby Digital or DTS, and you wish to make an analog recording, you must change the REC OUT setting on the second page of the IN/OUT SETUP menu (Figure 3) toDSP DWNMIX.When a digital audio recorder is connected to theDigital Audio Outputs XY, you are able to recordthe digital signal using a CD-R, MiniDisc or other digi-tal recording system.NOTES:•The digital outputs are active only when a digital sig-nal is present, and they do not convert an analoginput to a digital signal, or change the format of thedigital signal. In addition, the digital recorder mustbe compatible with the output signal. For example,the PCM digital input from a CD player may berecorded on a CD-R or MiniDisc, but Dolby Digitalor DTS signals may not.•The Front-Panel Video 4 Njacks may be config-ured for use as outputs, allowing connection to arecorder, when the steps shown in the section beloware followed.• Please make certain that you are aware of anycopyright restrictions on any material you copy.Unauthorized duplication of copyrighted materials is prohibited by federal law.Front-Panel ConnectionsIn addition to the rear-panel digital and analog outputs,the AVR 445 offers Harman Kardon’s exclusive config-urable front-panel output-jack feature. For easy con-nection of portable devices, you may switch the front-panel Video 4 Jacks Nfrom an input to an outputby changing the VIDEO 4 setting on the secondpage of the IN/OUT SETUP menu (Figure 3)from IN to OUT.Once the setting is made, the Input/Output StatusIndicator Mwill turn red, indicating that the jacks arenow outputs, instead of the default setting as inputs.Once changed to an output, the setting will remain aslong as the AVR 445 is turned on, unless the setting is changed in the OSD menu system. However, oncethe AVR 445 is turned off, the setting is canceled.When the unit is turned on again, the front-panel jackswill return to their normal default setting as inputs.AVR445 OM  6/23/06  3:14 PM  Page 40
OPERATION 41OPERATIONOPERATIONOutput Level Trim AdjustmentNormal output level adjustment for the AVR 445 isestablished using EzSet/EQ, as outlined on pages26–28. In some cases, however, it may be desirableto trim the output levels using program material suchasatest disc, or a selection you are familiar with.Additionally, the output level for the subwoofer canonly be adjusted using this procedure.To adjust the output levels using program material, firstset the reference volume for the front left and front rightchannels using the Volume Control )H˙.Once the reference level has been set, press theChannel Select Button CEand FRONT LLEVEL will appear in the Lower Display Line $.To change the level, first press the Set ButtonIF, and then use the ⁄/¤Navigation ButtonsHDto raise or lower the level. DO NOT use thevolume control, as this will alter the reference setting.Once the change has been made, press the SetButton IF;then press the ⁄/¤NavigationButtons HDto select the next output-channellocation that you wish to adjust. Toadjust the sub-woofer level, press the ⁄/¤Navigation ButtonHo until WOOFER LEVEL appears in theLower Display Line $or on-screen display.Repeat the procedure as needed until all channelsrequiring adjustment have been set. When all adjust-ments have been made and no further adjustmentsare made for 5 seconds, the AVR 445 will return tonormal operation.The output levels may also be adjusted using the on-screen menu system to either the internal test toneor an external test disc by following the instructionsshown on page 31.EzSet/EQ On/OffIfyou wish to turn the filter settings established by EzSet/EQ on or off to demonstrate the impactEzSet/EQ has on the sound of your system, simplypress the EzSet/EQ On/Off button A. Using thisfeature does not change the settings; it merely putsthem in or out of the signal path.Dim FunctionSince the AVR 445 will often be used when movies orother kinds of video programming are viewed underlow-light conditions, you may wish to lower the bright-ness of the front-panel displays and indicators so thatthey do not distract from the video presentation. Youmay dim the displays using the menu system, asshown on page 42, or you may control the brightnessdirectly from the remote.Simply press the Dim ButtonWonce to dim thefront panel to half the normal brightness level; press itagain to turn the displays off. Note that when the displays are dimmed or turned off, the blue lightingaround the Standby/On Switch 1will continue tostay lit as a reminder that the AVR is still turned on.The accent lighting for the Volume Control )willremain at its normal level, rather than dim when thepanel displays are at half-brightness.Note that all changes to the front-panel brightnesslevel are temporary; the displays will return to full-brightness after the AVR is turned off and then onagain. Toreturnthe displays to full-brightness withoutturning the unit off, press Dim Button Was neededuntil the displays are on.In addition to lowering the brightness of the displays or turning them off completely, you may wish to havethem appear whenever a button on the remote orfront panel is pushed, and then gradually fade out afteraset time period. You may do this by making theappropriate settings in the VFD FADE TIMEOUT line of the ADVANCED SELECTmenu, as shown on page 42.Memory BackupThis product is equipped with a memorybackupsystem that preserves the system configuration infor-mation and tuner presets if the unit is accidentallyunplugged or subjected to a power outage.This memory will last for at least four weeks, after whichtime all information must be reentered.AVR445 OM  6/23/06  3:14 PM  Page 41
ADVANCED FEATURES42 ADVANCED FEATURESThe AVR 445 is equipped with a number of advancedfeatures that add extra flexibility to the unit’s operation.While it is not necessary to use these features tooperate the unit, they provide additional options thatyou may wish to use.To change a setting from its factory default, you willuse the ADVANCED menu. Press the OSDButton U∫to call up the MAIN MENU(Figure 1). Next, press the ⁄/¤NavigationButtons D©so that the cursor is next toADVANCED; then press the Set Buttonpœ.When the ADVANCED menu (Figure23) appears,follow the instructions shown below tomake any needed configuration adjustments.Figure 23Front-Panel Display FadeIn normal operation, the front-panel displays and indi-cators remain on at full-brightness, although you mayalso dim them or turn them off, as shown on page 41.As an additional option, you may also set the AVR sothat the displays are on whenever a button is pressedon the front panel or remote, but then fade out after aset period of time.With the ADVANCED menu on your video dis-play, press the ⁄/¤Navigation Buttons D©so that the cursor is pointed to the VFD FADETIME OUT line. Next, press the ‹/›NavigationButtons D©so that the amount of time that youwish the displays to fade out after a button is pressedis shown. When OFF is selected, there is no displayfade-out.Once this time is set and the unit returned to normaloperation, the displays will remain on for the time period selected whenever a button is pressed on thefront panel or remote. After that time, they will graduallyfade out, with the exception of the lighting surroundingthe Standby/On Switch 1,which remains on toremind you that the AVR is turned on. Note that if thedisplays have been turned completely off using theDim function, the Fade function will not operate.If you wish to make adjustments to other items on the ADVANCED menu,press the ⁄/¤Navigation Buttons D©so that the cursor isnext to the desired item, or place the cursor next tothe BACK TO MASTER MENU line andpress the Set Button Fœtomake an adjust-ment to another menu. If you have completed all adjustments, press the OSD Button U∫to exit the menu system.Display BrightnessThe AVR 445’s front-panel displays and indicators areset at a default brightness level that is sufficient forviewing in a normally lit room. However, you may wishto occasionally lower the brightness of the display, orturn it off completely.Next, press the ⁄/¤Navigation Buttons D©until the cursor is next to the VFD line. Press the ‹/›Navigation Buttons D©until the desired bright-ness level is highlighted in the video display. WhenFULL is highlighted, the display is at its normal bright-ness. When HALF is highlighted, the display is athalf the normal brightness level. When OFF is high-lighted, all of the front-panel indicators will go dark.However, the blue lighting surrounding the Standby/On Switch 1will remain lit to remind you that theAVR is still turned on.Once the desired brightness level is selected, it willremain in effect until it is changed again or until theunit is turned off.If you wish to make other adjustments, press the⁄/¤Navigation Buttons D©until the cursoris next to the desired setting or the BACK TOMASTER MENU line and press the Set ButtonFœ. If you have no other adjustments to make,press the OSD Button U∫to exit the menusystem.Turn-On Volume LevelAs is the case with most audio/video receivers,whenthe AVR 445 is turned on, it will always returnto thevolume setting in effect when the unit was turned off.However, you may prefer to always have the AVR 445turnon at a specific setting, regardless of what waslast in use when the unit was turned off.With the ADVANCED menu on the screen, pressthe ⁄/¤Navigation Buttons D©as neededuntil the cursor is next to the DEFAULT VOLSET line. Press the ‹/›Navigation ButtonsD©until the desired volume level is shown onthe DEFAULT VOL SET line. This settingmay NOT be made with the regular volume controls.NOTE: Since the setting for the turn-on volume can-not be heard while the setting is being made,you may wish to determine the setting before making theadjustment. To do this, listen to any source and adjustthe volume to the desired level using the regularVolume Controls )H˙. When the desired volume level to be used at turn-on is reached, make anote of the setting as it appears in the lower third ofthe video screen or in the Lower Display Line $.(A typical volume level will appear as a negative number such as –25dB.) When making the adjust-ment, use the ‹/›Navigation Buttons D©toenter this setting.Unlike some of the other adjustments in this menu,the turn-on volume default will remain in effect until itis changed or turned off in this menu, even whenthe unit is turned off.Ifyou wish to make other adjustments, press the⁄/¤Navigation Buttons D©until the on-screen cursor is next to the desired setting or the BACK TO MASTER MENU line, and pressthe Set Button Fœ. If you have no other adjust-ments to make, press the OSD Button U∫toexit the menu system.Semi-OSD SettingsThe semi-OSD system places one-line messages atthe lower third of the video display screen wheneverthe Volume, Input Source, Surround Mode, Tuner Frequency or any of the configuration settings ischanged (except when HDMI, 720p or 1080i sourcesare in use). The semi-OSD system is helpful in that itenables you to have feedback on any control changesor remote commands using the video display when it is difficult to view the front-panel displays. However,you may also prefer to turnthese displays off perma-nently. You may also want to adjust the length of timethe displays remain on the screen. Both of thoseoptions are possible with the AVR 445.With the ADVANCED menu on the screen, pressthe ⁄/¤Navigation Buttons D©so that thecursor is pointing to the SEMI OSD/TIMEOUT line.Then select one of these options:• To keep the semi-OSD system activated, but toadjust the length of time the displays remain on the screen, press the ‹/›Navigation ButtonsD©until the desired time-out is shown. Thedefault setting is 5 seconds.• To turn the semi-OSD system off so that it does notappear at any time, press the ‹/›NavigationButtons D©so that OFF is shown on theright side of the line.To make other adjustments, press the ⁄/¤Navigation Buttons D©until the cursor is next to the desired setting or the BACK TOMASTER MENU line and press the Set ButtonFœ.If you have no other adjustments to make,press the OSD Button U∫to exit the menusystem.* ADVANCED *  VFD FADE TIME OUT: OFF  VFD BRIGHTNESS: FULL  VOLUME DEFAULT: OFF ONDEFAULT VOL SET: -25dB  SEMI OSD TIME OUT: 5S  FULL OSD TIME OUT: 20S  DMP AUTO POWER: OFF ONBACK TO MASTER MENU →→AVR445 OM  6/23/06  3:14 PM  Page 42
ADVANCED FEATURESADVANCED FEATURES  43Full-OSD Time-Out AdjustmentThe FULL OSD menu system is used to simplifythe setup and adjustment of the AVR 445 by using aseries of on-screen menus. The factory default settingfor these menus leaves them on the screen for 20seconds after a period of inactivity before they disap-pear from the screen (Time-Out). Time-Out is a safetymeasure to prevent image retention of the menu textinyour monitor or projector, which might happen if itwere left on indefinitely. However, some viewers mayprefer a slightly longer or shorter period before the on-screen display disappears.With the ADVANCED menu on the screen(Figure 23) make certain that the cursor is next to theFULL OSD TIME OUT line by pressing the⁄/¤Navigation Buttons D©as needed.Next, press the ‹/›Navigation Buttons D©until the desired time is displayed in seconds. Unlikemost of the other options in this menu, this is a per-manent setting change, and the Time-Out entry willremain in effect until it is changed, even if the unit isturned off.If you wish to make other adjustments, press the⁄/¤Navigation Buttons D©until the cursoris next to the desired setting or the BACK TOMASTER MENU line and press the Set Buttonœ. If you have no other adjustments to make, pressthe OSD Button U∫to exit the menu system.DMP/ Auto PowerWhen using Harman Kardon’soptional iPod docking station, the normal operation is to havethe iPod selected as the input source only when it isspecifically chosen. However, you may set the AVR sothat whenever the iPod is turned on, the AVR will alsoturn on automatically and set The Bridge as the input.To change the setting, first make certain that theADVANCED menu (Figure 23) is on the screen,and then press the ⁄/¤Navigation ButtonsD©until the cursor is pointing to DMPAUTO POWER. Press the ⁄/¤NavigationButtons D©so that ON is highlighted to havethe AVR turn on in sync with an iPod, or OFF forstandard operation.The BridgeTMThe BridgeTMAVR445 OM  6/23/06  3:14 PM  Page 43
44 MULTIROOM OPERATIONThe AVR 445 is fully equipped to operate as the con-trol center for a complete multiroom system that iscapable of sending one audio source to a secondzone in the house while a separate source is listenedtoin the main room. In addition to providing for con-trol over the selection of the remote source and itsvolume, the AVR 445 offers a comprehensive range ofoptions for powering the speakers in the second zone.• Using the line-level Multiroom Audio Outputs 8,the selected source may be fed to optional, externalpower amplifiers that may be matched to thespecifics of the installation.• When the main room system is configured for 5.1operation, the Surround Back Left/Right amplifierchannels may be used to power the remote zone sothat no additional amplifiers are required.• Using built-in A-BUS/READY technology, optional A-BUS modules may be connected to the AVR 445via a single Category 5/5e or higher cable, so thatremote zone speakers may be powered directlyfrom the A-BUS module without the need for addi-tional power, IR sensor or volume control wires tobe run to the second zone.In addition, the AVR 445 includes a remote IR sensorinput so that remote control commands from the ZR 10 remote included with the unit may be transmittedto the unit, while standard IR input/output jacks allowthe remote zone’scommands to be sent to compatibleIR-controlled source devices.InstallationAlthough simple remote room systems may beinstalled by the average do-it-yourself hobbyist,the complexity of your multizone/multiroom systeminvolves running wires inside of walls where the ser-vicesof a specially trained installer may be required.Regardless of who does the work, please rememberthat local building codes may governin-wall electricalwork, including proper specification of any wiring usedand the way in which it is connected. You are respon-sible for making certain that all multiroom installationwork is done properly and in compliance with all appli-cable codes and regulations.For standard installations, follow the instructions shownon pages 18–19 for the connection of speaker wireand IR remote wiring to the AVR 445.For installations where the Surround Back Left/Rightamplifier channels are used to power the remote zone,make certain that the system is configured for thattype of operation, as shown on this page.For installations where A-BUS modules are used, fol-low the instructions provided with the A-BUS remotemodules or keypads. Additional information will also bemade available through the Harman Kardon Web siteatwww.harmankardon.com.RS-232 ControlThe AVR 445 provides the capability for full bidirec-tional remote control from compatible computers orspecialized remote control systems. RS-232 program-ming requires specialized programming knowledgeand for that reason we recommend that it only bedone by qualified professionals. For more informationon using the RS-232 port for remote control, visit theHarman Kardon Web site at www.harmankardon.comor contact our customer service department.Multiroom SetupOnce the audio and IR link connections have been made,the AVR 445 needs to be configured for multiroomoperation. To change a setting from its factory default,use the MULTI-ROOM menu. First, press the OSD Button U∫to call up the MAINMENU (Figure 1). Next, press the ⁄/¤NavigationButtons D©so that the cursor is next toMULTI-ROOM,then press the Set ButtonFœ.When the MULTI-ROOM menu(Figure 24) appears, follow the instructions shown belowto make any needed configuration adjustments.Figure 24When the MULTI-ROOM menu appears, thecursor will be at the MULTI-ROOM line.Sincethis line is used to turn the system on and off, don’tmake an adjustment here unless you wish to turn thesystem on at this time. To turn the system on, press the›Navigation Button D©so that ON is high-lighted. If you do not wish to turn the system on at thistime,or to proceed to the next step,press the ⁄/¤Navigation Buttons D©so that the on-screencursor is next to the MULTI IN line.Atthe MULTI IN line, press the ‹/›NavigationButtons D©until the desired input to the multi-room system appears in the highlighted video. In addi-tion to direct selection of any active input source, youmay also select the DSP DWNMIX mode, whichoutputs a two-channel down-mixed version of multi-channel digital sources. When the selection has beenmade, press the ¤Navigation Button D©once so that the cursor is next to MR VOL.At the MR VOL line, press the ‹/›NavigationButtons D©until the desired volume level forthe multiroom system is entered. DO NOT use theregular volume control knobs for this setting. When all settings for the multiroom setup have been made,press the ⁄/¤Navigation Buttons D©untilthe cursor is next to the BACK TO MASTERMENU line. If you have no other adjustments tomake, press the OSD Button U∫to exit themenu system.Surround Channel Amplifier AssignmentThe AVR 445 is equipped with seven full-poweramplifier channels to allow for complete 7.1-channeloperation. However, if your system is only configuredfor 5.1 channels in the main listening room, you maytake advantage of the “extra” two channels by usingthem to power speakers placed in a second-zonelocation. This enables you to use the multiroom capabili-ties of the AVR 445 without the cost of an additional,external power amplifier.Tochange the setting so that the Surround Backamplifiers are fed by the source selected through the Multiroom system rather than the SBL/SBR channels of the main room, make certain that theMULTI-ROOM menu (Figure 24) is on thescreen; then press the ⁄/¤Navigation ButtonsD©so that the cursor is pointing to the SBAMPS line. Press the ‹/›Navigation ButtonsD©so that MULTI is shown in highlightedvideo. When this change is made, connect the wiresfeeding the remote zone speakers to the SurroundBack/Multiroom Speaker Outputs E.When the SBL/SBR speakers are set for multiroomoperation, you may still configure the AVR 445 for 7.1modes in the main listening room by making certainthat the SURR BACK line in the SPEAKERSIZE menu (Figure 18) is set to SMALL orLARGE, as shown in the instructions on pages29–30. When that is done, the word MULTI willappear next to the large or small designator to alertyou to the fact that the internal SBL/SBR amplifiersare assigned to the multiroom system, and that anoptional, external two-channel power amplifier must beconnected to the SBL/SBR Preamp Outputs ¡inorder to use surround back channel speakers.*MULTI-ROOM *MULTI-ROOM:OFF ONMULTI IN:FM PRESET 01MR VOL:Ð25dBSB AMPS:MAIN MULTICARRIER OUT: ZONE II BACK TO MASTER MENU→→MULTIROOM OPERATIONAVR445 OM  6/23/06  3:14 PM  Page 44
MULTIROOM OPERATIONMULTIROOM OPERATION  45Once this setting is made, press the ⁄/¤Navigation Buttons D©to select another configuration item on this page, or press the OSDButton U∫if you have completed your adjustments to the Multiroom system.Infrared Output SelectionThe AVR 445 enables you to select which IR input will be used to feed the Full Carrier IR Output B.The factory default setting is the IR signal that is fed tothe Multiroom IR Input N,but you may selectother options.To change this setting, first make sure that theMULTI-ROOM menu is on the screen, andthen press the ⁄/¤Navigation Buttons D©so that the cursor is next to CARRIER OUT;then press the Set Button Fœ. Press the⁄/¤Navigation Buttons D©to select one of these options:•ZONE II feeds the signal present at theMultiroom IR Input Nto the Full Carrier IROutput B.•A-BUS feeds the signal carried back from anoptional A-BUS module connected to the AVR tothe Full Carrier IR Output B.•FRONT feeds the received through the front-panel Remote Sensor Window ^to the FullCarrier IR Output B.When all the necessaryadjustments to theMULTI-ROOM menu have been made, pressthe ⁄/¤Navigation ButtonsD©until thecursor is pointing to BACK TO MASTERMENU to make changes to other menus, or pressthe OSD Button U∫to exit the menu systemand return to normal operation.Multiroom OperationWhen operating the AVR 445 from a remote roomwhere an IR sensor or A-BUS module has beeninstalled and properly connected back to the AVR,you may use either the main remote control, the ZR 10 or any remote programmed with standardHarman Kardon remote control codes. Unlike manyother products, the AVR 445 does not use differentcodes for main room and remote room operation.To turn the AVR on from the remote room, simplypoint the remote at the sensor and press either theAVR Selector 4ç, any of the Input Selectors∂3,or the discrete source selection buttons forinputs such as the TunerÉX,XM Radioƒor ®. To turn the multiroom system off from a remote room, press the Power Off Buttonå1.When the multiroom system is turned on, you mayuse the same buttons on either remote that wouldnormally be used to control an AVR function such asvolume, source selection, tuner control or the opera-tion of an iPod docked to The Bridge. If any of theinput devices are connected to the IR Output CorFull Carrier IR Output B, by either a hard-wire con-nection or through an optional IR “blaster,” you mayuse the Transport Controlsπon the ZR 10 tooperate compatible Harman Kardon products.To turn the system off from the remote room, pressthe Power Off Button 0å. Remember that theAVR 445 may be turned on or off from the remoteroom, regardless of the system’s operation or status in the main room.NOTE: When XM Radio or the tuner is selected as the source for the remote zone, any change to the frequency or preset will also change the station beinglistened to in the main room, if the tuner is in usethere. Similarly, if someone in the main room changesthe station, the change will also have an impact on the remote room.To turn the multiroom system on or off from the room where the AVR is located, press the MultiroomButton Q.When the MULTI ON/OFFmessage appears in the Lower Display Line $press the Set Button Fand then press the ‹/›Navigation Buttons Dso that the display changesto MULTI ON or MULTI OFF,as desired.Press the Set Button Fagain to activate the command.NOTE: The multiroom system will remain on evenwhen the AVR is turned off in the main listening roomwhere it is located. When the AVR 445’s multiroomsystem is turned on, but the unit is in the Standbymode (turned “off”) in the room where the AVR 445 is located, the light surrounding the front-panelStandby/On Switch 0will remain blue, rather thanamber, and a MULTI-ROOM ON message will be shown in the Lower Display Line D.When the Multiroom system is turned on, the inputselected using the Multiroom menu will be fed to theMultiroom Audio Outputs 8on the rear panel aswell as the A-BUS Connector ¢. The volume will beas set in the previous selection, although it may also beadjusted using an optional IR sensor and the ZR 10remote in the remote location, or the A-BUS keypad,or on the optional audio power amplifier connected tothe Multiroom Audio Outputs 8.Although changes to the input source or remote roomvolume will normally be made using an IR sensor inthe remote room that is connected to the AVR, it isalso possible to change those settings from the mainlistening room. This is useful for situations where someor all of the remote rooms do not have an IR sensor,or to take control over the remote room without actually being in that room.To change the input source or volume in the remotezone from the room where the AVR is located, pressthe Multiroom Button Q.When the MULTION/OFF message appears in the Lower DisplayLine $, press the Set Button Fand then press the ⁄/¤Navigation Buttons Dso that the display changes to either MULTI INPUT orMULTI LEVEL,depending on which settingyou wish to change. Press the Set Button Fagainand then use the ‹/›Navigation Buttons Dtochange the input or volume. Press the Set Button Fone more time to activate the command.Note that the this volume adjustment controls the levelfor the output to the Multiroom Audio Outputs 8and for any speakers connected to the SurroundBack/Multiroom Speaker Outputs Ewhen theSurround Back amplifier channels are configured forMultiroom use, as shown on page 44. This adjustmentdoes NOT change the volume level for any roomwhere an A-BUS module is used, as that setting isonly adjustable using the A-BUS module’svolumecontrol or a remote pointed at the A-BUS module’sbuilt-in sensor.The BridgeTMAVR445 OM  6/23/06  3:14 PM  Page 45
46  CONFIGURING THE REMOTEThe AVR 445 remote is factory-programmed for all functions needed to operate the unit. In addition,it is also preprogrammed to operate most recent Harman Kardon DVD players and changers, CD players and changers, CD recorders and cassettedecks. The codes for other brand devices may be programmed into the AVR 445 remote using its extensive library of remote codes or a head-to-headlearning process for codes not in the internal library.As an alternative to the AVR remote, consider purchasingHarman Kardon’s TC 30 activity-based remote, whichuses Web setup wizards to custom configure your remote.Formore information visit www.harmankardon.com.Thanks to the remote’s advanced technology and two-line LCD, it is no longer necessary to look upcumbersome codes when programming the remote;following the steps outlined below, you simply searchfor the brand name from the remote’s memory. Werecommend that you first try the preprogrammed codeentry method. If that procedure is not successful, thentrythe code-learning method.Preprogrammed Code EntryThe easiest way to program the remote for operationwith a source device from another brand is to followthese steps:1. Turn on the power to the device you wish to pro-gram into the AVR remote. This is important, as in alater step you will need to see whether the deviceturns off to determine whether the remote has beenprogrammed for the proper remote codes.2. Press and hold the Program Button yforabout 3 seconds while the message shown in Figure 25 appears in the remote’sLCDInformation Display c.Release the buttonwhen the red light under the Set Button Fappears.Figure 253. The remote’s MAIN MENU message (Figure 26), will appear in the LCD and the Set Button Fwill remain illuminated in red. Press the Set Button Fto begin the process of selecting a device and locating the proper remote codes.Figure 264. SELECT A DEVICE will appear in the LCD(Figure 27). Press the ⁄/¤Navigation ButtonDto scroll through the list of device categoriesand press the Set Button Fwhen the deviceyou wish to set the codes for appears. For thisexample, we will select “TV” to enter the codesneeded to operate your TV.Figure 27NOTE: The codes for hard-drive recorder products(DVR) such as TiVo®are programmed by selecting VCRas the device. For satellite-based TiVo products, checkunder the brand name of the product.5. At the next menu screen on the remote (Figure28), press the Set Button Ftoenter theManual mode, which means that you will selectthe brand name of the device from the list pro-grammed into the remote’s memory.Figure 286. The next menu screen on the remote (Figure 29)will show the start of the list of available brands.Press the ⁄/¤Navigation Buttons Duntilthe brand name of the device you are program-ming into the remote appears on the lower line ofthe display and then press the Set Button F.Figure 29NOTE: If the brand name for the product you wish toprogram does not appear in the list, the codes maystill be available, as some manufacturers share codes.If the desired brand is not listed, press the ClearButton jto exit the programming process, andskip to the instructions shown on page 47 for the“Automatic” method of programming the remote. Ifdesired, or if the codes for your brand are not part of the remote’s library at all, you may still use theremote to program most infrared-controlled productsby “learning” the commands from the product’s original remote into the AVR remote. The instructionsfor Learning Commands are on page 47.7. The next step is important, as it determines whichcodes will operate the source device or display.Point the AVR remote at the device being pro-grammed and, following the instructions shown inthe remote’s LCD Information Display c,press and release the Numeric Keys cshown on the menu screen (Figure 30) one at a time,starting with the “1” button. After you press the“1” Button c,the remote’sLCD screen willbriefly go blank as the code is being transmitted,but you will see the “transmit” icon  in theupper right corner of the display to serve as confirmation that the remote is sending out commands.Figure 308. After you press and release the number key,watch the device being programmed to seewhether it turns off. As shown in the instructionsthat will appear on the next menu screen (Figure31), if your device has turned off, press the SetButton F,and then skip to Step 10. If the unitdoes not turn off, proceed to the next step.Figure 319. If the device being programmed into the AVRremote does not turn off after you have pressedthe “1” Button c, repeat Steps 7 and 8 bypressing the available numeric keys shown untilthe device turns off. If the device still does not turnoff after all choices have been tried, or if there isonly one number key shown as available to try,the code for this specific device is not in the AVRremote library under that brand name. If that is thecase, press the Clear Button jto exit themanual programming mode. Remember that thecodes may still be stored in the AVR remote’slibraryunder another brand, and you can have theremote control search for them by following theinstructions below for automatic programming.You may also manually “learn” the codes for mostdevices into the AVR remote by following theLearning Commands instructions on page 47.10. When the device being programmed does turn offafter a numeric key has been pressed, you mustpress the Set Button Fwithin 5 seconds toenter the setting into the remote’smemory. Afteryou press the Set Button F, the top line of theLCD will read SAVING… and then the wordSAVED will flash four times in the center of the bottom line.11. When the codes are saved, the remote will returnto normal operation, and whenever you press the Input Selector Button dthat was justprogrammed, the codes for the new device will be used. If no further buttons are pressed, theremote will revert back to the default setting forAVR commands.NOTE: Some brands share a common remote controlcode for “Power Off” for many models. For that rea-son, it is possible that even though the remoteappears to be properly programmed, you may findthat some buttons do not appear to issue the correctcommand. If this is the case, repeat the procedureoutlined above,but if more than one numeric key selec-tion is suggestedin Step 7, try a different number toPOWER OFF? Y:SETN: NEXT#OR CLRPRESS A NUMBERCODE 1 OF 10SELECT BRANDRCAPROGRAM DEVICEMANUALSELECT A DEVICETVMAIN MENUPROGRAM DEVICEHOLD PROG BUTTONFOR 3 SECONDSCONFIGURING THE REMOTEAVR445 OM  6/23/06  3:14 PM  Page 46
CONFIGURING THE REMOTE 47CONFIGURING THE REMOTEsee whether the remote operates correctly. Althoughthe AVR remote is preprogrammed with an extensivelibrary of codes for many major brands, it is also possi-ble that you may have attempted to program a productthat is too new or too old, and thus not all of its com-mands will be in the code library. You may fill in thecodes for any button that does not operate properly by using the learning technique shown on this page.Automatic Code EntryIn addition to manual code selection using the brandname list, it is also possible to automatically searchthrough all the codes that are stored in the AVR remote’slibrary to see whether a device will respond even if it is not listed among the brands that appear when you program the remote manually. To automatically searchthrough the codes that are available for a specific devicetype (e.g., DVD, VCR), follow these steps:1. Turn on the power to the device you wish to program into the AVR remote. This is important because in a later step you will need to see whetherthe device turns off to determine whether the remotehas been programmed for the proper remote codes.2. Press and hold the Program Button yforabout 3 seconds while the message shown in Figure 25 appears in the remote’s LCDInformation Display c. Release the buttonwhen the red light under the Set Button Fappears.3. The remote’sMAIN MENU message (Fig. 26)will appear in the LCD and the Set Button Fwill remain illuminated in red. Press the SetButton Fto begin the process of selecting adevice and locating the proper remote codes.4. SELECT A DEVICE will appear in the LCD(Figure 27). Press the ⁄/¤Navigation ButtonDto scroll through the list of device categoriesand press the Set Button Fwhen the devicefor which you wish to set the codes appears.For this example, we will select “TV” to enter the codes needed to operate your TV.5. At the next menu screen on the remote, press the⁄Navigation Button Dso that the bottom line of the LCD reads AUTO (Figure 32) and thenpress the Set Button Fto enter the Automatic programming mode.Figure 326. As instructed on the next menu screen, press the ⁄Navigation Button Dto begin theautomatic code search process.Your confirmation that the remote is sending out commands is themovement of a square block across the top lineof the LCD screen while the bottom line readsPLEASE WAIT…. You will also see the transmiticon in the upper right corner of the LCD’s topline to remind you that the remote is working eventhough you may not see anything happening tothe device being programmed.7. It will take a few seconds for the remote to sendout the first group of commands, after which you will see a new display in the LCD screen, asshown in Figure 33. Following the instructions, ifthe device being programmed has not turned off,press the ⁄Navigation Button Dagain tosend another group of codes. If the device beingprogrammed has turned off, skip to Step 9.Figure 338. By pressing the ⁄Navigation Button Dagain, the remote will send out a new set of commands. When it pauses, follow the instructionsshown in Step 7. Depending on how many codesare stored for a specific device type, you mayhave to repeat this process as many as 15 times.Remember, if the device turns off, skip to Step 9.When all the codes for the device being pro-grammed have been tried, the instruction shownin Figure 34 will appear. This means that thecodes for the product you are trying to programare not in the AVR remote library and you willhave to “learn” them into the remote following theinstructions shown in the next section. Press theSet Button Fas instructed to exit the programming process.Figure 349. If the device being programmed does turnoff after following the instructions in Step 7, you will need to verify the code set by pressing theNumeric Keys cin sequence, as instructed inFigure 33. Point the remote at the device beingprogrammed, and press the “1” Button ctosee whether the device turns back on.10. After pressing and releasing the “1” Button c,check to see whether the device has turned backon. If it has, skip to Step 12. If it does not turn off,press the “2” Button c, or the next button inthe numeric sequence if you are repeating the procedure, as instructed by the LCD screen inFigure 35.Figure 3511. When pressing the “1” button does not turn the device being programmed back on, repeat the procedure by trying the remainder of theNumeric Keys cin sequence, each timepressing and then releasing the button to seewhether the new device turns back on. When itdoes, skip to the next step. However, if you try all10 numeric keys and find that the unit will not turnon, you won’t be able to use this method to programthe device. Press the Clear Button jto exitthe programming process. You’ll need to follow the Learning Commands instructions below to enterthe codes for this device into the AVR remote.12. When pressing one of the numeric keys in Step10 or 11 causes the device being programmedto turn back on, follow the instructions shown inFigure 33 and press the Set Button Fwithinfive seconds of the device turning on. After youpress the Set button, the top line of the LCD willread SAVING… and then the word SAVED willflash four times in the center of the bottom line.13. When the codes are saved, the remote will returnto normal operation, and whenever you press the Input Selector Button dthat was just programmed, the codes for the new device will be used. If no further buttons are pressed, theremote will revert back to the default setting forAVR commands.Learning CommandsOn occasions when the AVR remote does not containthe codes for a particular product’sremote in its built-in library, or when you wish to program a missing orspecial function into one button of a device, the AVRremote’s learning capability allows you to do that. Toteach commands from one product’s remote into theAVR remote:The AVR 445’s remote not only allows you to “learn”in the commands from any compatible remote; it alsoallows you to learn a separate code into the InputSelector Buttons d. This unique capability allowsyou to configure the remote so that whenever one ofthese buttons is pressed, the remote will not onlyselect the codes for that device for itself, but it willtransmit a separately programmed remote code. Byprogramming the display’sinput selection remote code for the specific device, you can, for example,press the VID 3/Cable Input Selector Button dand not only have the AVR switch to a cable set-topfor audio selection and have the AVR remote useremote codes for the cable box, but you can send acode to the display that selects the input used for adirect connection between the set-top and your display.Before learning codes, note that all buttons on theremote may have a command “learned” except forClear j,Program y,Light zand theMacro Buttons R.POWER ON?Y->SET N->1~0REACH END POINTEXIT ->SET KEYPOWER OFF?Y->1~0N->PROGRAM DEVICEAUTOAVR445 OM  6/23/06  3:14 PM  Page 47
CONFIGURING THE REMOTE48  CONFIGURING THE REMOTE 48 CONFIGURING THE REMOTE The learning process requires that both the device’soriginal remote and the AVR remote be available.Before pressing any buttons on either remote, placethem so that the IR transmitter on the remote from thedevice to be programmed is facing the Infrared Lensjon the AVR remote. The two remotes should beno more than an inch apart, and there should not beany direct sunlight or other bright light source near the remotes.Learning Keys for an Entire Device Remote1. Press and hold the Program Button yforabout three seconds while the message shown in Figure 25 appears in the remote’s LCDInformation Display c. Release the buttonwhen the red light under the Set Button Fappears.2. The remote’s MAIN MENU message (Fig. 26),will appear in the LCD and the Set Button Fwill remain illuminated in red. Press the ⁄Navigation Button Dso that LEARN appearson the bottom line of the LCD screen, as shownin Figure 36. Press the Set Button Fto beginthe process of learning commands from anotherdevice’s remote into the AVR remote.Figure 363. To program the codes for a device’s remote intothe AVR remote, press the ⁄/¤NavigationButtons Duntil the words LEARN KEYappear in the bottom line of the LCD, as shown in Figure 37. Press the Set Button Fto continue. If you wish to program one of the Input Selector buttons for a special code,follow the instructions shown below for “Device Selector Programming”.Figure 374. The SELECT A DEVICE message will appearin the LCD (Figure 27). Press the ⁄/¤NavigationButtons Dto scroll through the list of devicecategories and press the Set Button Fwhenthe device for which you wish to set the codesappears.For this example, we will select “TV” toenter the codes needed to operate your TV.5. The next menu screen (Figure 38) will prompt youto select the button, or “key,” on the AVR remotethat you wish to program. Press that button on the AVR remote.Figure 386. Once you press the button to be programmed onthe AVR remote, press and hold the button on theremote control for the device to be programmedwithin 5 seconds, as instructed on the next menuscreen (Figure 39).Figure 397. Continue to hold the button on the original remoteuntil the menu on the AVR remote’s LCD screenchanges. If the code is successfully learned, you willsee the display shown in Figure 40. Ifyou see thatmessage, proceed to Step 10. If the code is notsuccessfully learned, you will see the display shown in Figure 41. If that menu appears, proceed to Steps 8 and 9.Figure 40Figure 418. If the message shown in Figure 41 appears in the display, press the Set Button Fto try programming the button again. When the remoteprompts you to press and hold the key on theoriginal remote again by showing the displayshown in Figure 39, immediately press the buttonon the source remote again. To avoid anotherfailed attempt, make certain that the windows onthe two remotes are facing one another.9. Continue to hold the button on the original remoteuntil the LCD changes again. If the code was successfully learned, you will see the displayshown in Figure 40. In that case, go to Step 10.If the LEARN FAILED display (Figure 41)appears again, you may either try to program thekey again, or press the ⁄Navigation ButtonDto stop the process. It is possible that someremotes may use code sequences or infrared frequencies that are not compatible with the AVR remote, and those codes cannot be learned.When the display shown in Figure 42 appears,press the Set Button Fto exit the Learningsystem.Figure 4210. When a code has been learned successfully, youhave a number of options. When the displayshown in Figure 40 is on the LCD screen on theAVR remote,you may press the Set Button Fto learn additional codes from the buttons on asource remote into the AVR remote. Follow Steps5through 9 as often as needed to complete thecode-learning process.11. If you wish to change the name that appears in the LCD when the button that has just had a newcode learned is pressed, press the ⁄NavigationButton Dsothat the display shown in Figure43 appears in the LCD. Press the Set ButtonFto be taken to a RENAME KEY display.Enter the new name for the key following theinstructions shown in the Renaming IndividualKeys section of this manual on pages 53–54. Ifyou find it more convenient to rename the buttonsat a later time, you may do that separately by following the instructions on page 53.Figure 4312. When you have programmed all keys for thedesired device, press the ⁄Navigation ButtonDwhen LEARN MENU (Figure 40) appearsso that you see the display shown in Figure 44.Press the Set Button Fto return the remote tonormal operation.Figure 4413. If you wish to program the codes for anotherdevice, repeat the procedure outline above, butselect a different device in Step 4.Learning Codes for an Input SelectorThe AVR 445’s remote allows you to learn a specificcode to be attached to one of the Input Selectorsdso that whenever that button is pressed, you willnot only be selecting that device as the AVR’s input andtelling the remote to use the remote codes that havebeen programmed to belong to that device, it also allowsyou to have that special code transmitted, as well. Thisallows you to have an input (or other command) sent toadisplay so that when video sources are directly con-nected to the display,you can automatically command itto switch to the same input selected for the AVR.To learn a remote code into one of the InputSelectors d, follow the same steps shown abovefor learning the keys for an entire device remote withthe following exceptions:• In Step 3, press the ⁄/¤Navigation ButtonsDuntil LEARN DEVICE appears in thebottom line of the LCD.• When the SELECT A DEVICE message(Figure 27) appears,as described in Step 4, pressthe specific Input Selector Button dthat youwish to have transmit a special code when it ispressed.LEARN MENUEND LEARNINGLEARN MENURENAME KEYLEARN FAILEDEXITLEARN FAILEDRETRYLEARN MENULRN ANOTHER KEYPRESS KEY ONORIGINAL REMOTESELECT A KEYTO PROGRAMLEARN LEARN KEYMAIN MENULEARNAVR445 OM  6/23/06  3:14 PM  Page 48
CONFIGURING THE REMOTE 49CONFIGURING THE REMOTE•When the RENAME DEVICE option is offered by the remote after the code is pro-grammed, you will be changing the name that isshown in the remote’s LCD every time that InputSelector is pressed.Changing DevicesInthe factory default settings, the AVR remote is programmed so that the commands transmitted correspond to the device selected by pressing one of the Input Selectors3. This is logical, as youwant the remote to control the device you have selected.However, in some circumstances you may have con-figured your system so that the devices connected tothe AVR 445 do not correspond to the default devicesettings and the legends printed on the remote. Forexample, if your system has two VCRs you may con-nect the second VCR to the VID 2 input. There is noproblem in doing that, but in normal operation thecommands issued after selecting the VID 2 input arefor a television, not a VCR.The AVR remote allows you to correct that situationthrough the “Changing Devices” process. This enablesyou to assign the codes from one type of device to adifferent button. For example, in the steps below,we will explain how to program the VID 2 buttons toprovide the commands to operate a VCR. Of course,you may program the remote to have any of the devicestake on the code set of any other device, as your system requires. And, with the AVR remote’s “Rename”function, you can even change the way the name ofthe device appears on the remote’s LCD so that yousee exactly which commands are being sent.To program the buttons normally assigned to one devicefor the commands of another,please follow thesesteps:1. Press and hold the Program ButtonOforabout three seconds while the message shown in Figure 25 appears in the remote’sLCDInformation Display2. Release the buttonwhen the red light under the Set Button Fappears.2. The remote’s MAIN MENU message (Figure26), will appear in the LCD and the Set ButtonFwill remain illuminated in red. Press the ⁄Navigation Button Dtwice so that CHANGEDEVICE appears on the bottom line of the LCDscreen, as shown in Figure 45. Press the SetButton Fto begin the process of reassigningthe commands used for a particular device.Figure 453. The next menu display is where you select theInput Select, or device, that you wish to change.When the display shown in Figure 46 appears,press the ⁄/¤Navigation Button Dtoscrollthrough the list to find the device you wish to usefor another function. In this case we will select“TV,” and show how to change it to take on thecodes for operating a VCR. When that device’sname appears, press the Set ButtonF.Figure 464. Once the “old” device type has been selected,you need to tell the remote which set of remotecodes to use as a replacement for the device justselected.When the instructions shown in Figure47 appear, press the ⁄/¤Navigation ButtonDto scroll through the list of device categoriesto find the name of the device that you wish touse. The old device name will remain on the leftside of the LCD screen, while the replacementdevice list will scroll to its right. For example, pressthe ⁄Navigation Button Duntil the displayscreen reads TV<-VCR to have the VID 2/TVButton transmit the commands used to control aVCR. Press the Set Button Fwhen thedesired device combination appears.Figure 475. Once the new device is selected, the remainder ofthe process will select the codes for the specificbrand to be used, and for that reason they areidentical to the way a device is programmed usingmanual entry.Continue the process as outlined inthe next few steps, remembering that if the codesfor your specific device are not found, you mayselect any brand and then “learn” the propercodes into the AVR remote using the process out-lined on page 49. To begin the process, start byselecting the brand of device,as shown in Fig.29.Press the ⁄/¤Navigation Button Duntil thebrand name of the device you are programminginto the remote appears on the lower line of thedisplay and then press the Set Button F.6. The next step is important, as it determines whichcodes will operate the source device or display.Point the AVR remote at the device being pro-grammed and, following the instructions shown on the remote’s LCD Information Display2,press and release the Numeric Keys cone atatime, starting with the “1” Button c. Afteryou press the “1” Button c, the remote’s LCD screen will briefly go blank as the code isbeing transmitted,but you will see the “transmit”icon in the upper right corner of the display toserve as confirmation that the remote is sendingout commands.7. After you press and release the number key,watch the device being programmed to seewhether it turns off. As shown in the instructionsthat will appear on the next menu screen (Figure31),press the Set Button F, and then skip to Step 9. If the unit does not turn off, proceed to the next step.8. If the device being programmed into the AVRremote does not turn off after you have pressedthe “1” Button c, continue Steps 6 and 7 bypressing the available numeric keys shown untilthe device turns off. If the device still does not turn off after all choices have been tried, the codefor this specific device is not in the AVR remotelibrary under that brand name. If that is the case,we suggest that you press the Set Button Fto accept the codes from another brand so thatthe programming is completed, but rememberthat you will then have to program the remotemanually by following the Learning Commandsinstructions on page 47.9. When the device being programmed does turn offafter a numeric key has been pressed, you mustpress the Set Button Fwithin five seconds toenter the setting into the remote’s memory. Afteryou press the Set button, the top line of the LCDwill read SAVING... and then the word SAVEDwill flash four times in the center of the bottom line.10. When the codes are saved the remote will returnto normal operation, and whenever you press the Input Selector Button3that was justprogrammed, the display will show the originaldevice-type code at the far left side of the display,with the name of the new code set type in brackets.For example, the display will read TV<-VCR inour example of replacing the TV codes with thosefor a VCR.Macro ProgrammingMacros enable you to easily repeat frequently usedcombinations of multiple remote control commandswith the touch of a single button. Once a macro is programmed, you may send up to 20 commands withone press of the Power On or Macro buttons. This willgreatly simplify the process of turning on your system,changing devices or other common tasks. Thanks to the remote’s two-line display, it is easier than everfor you to take advantage of the power of macro commands.NEW DEVICE TYPETV<-VCROLD DEVICE TYPETVMAIN MENUCHANGE DEVICEAVR445 OM  6/23/06  3:14 PM  Page 49
50  CONFIGURING THE REMOTECONFIGURING THE REMOTERecording a MacroTo record a macro into the remote’s memory, followthese steps:1. Press and hold the Program Buttonyforabout three seconds while the message shown in Figure 25 appears in the remote’s LCDInformation Display2.Release the buttonwhen the red light under the Set Button Fappears.2. The remote’s MAIN MENU message (Figure26), will appear in the LCD and the Set ButtonFwill remain illuminated in red. Press the ⁄Navigation Button Dso that MACROappears on the bottom line of the LCD, as shownin Figure 48. Press the Set Button Fto enterthe main macro menu branch.Figure 483. At the next menu screen (Figure 49) press the Set Button Fto begin recording a macro.Figure 494. The next display screen (Figure 50) is where youselect the button that will be used to recall themacro. The choices are the Power On Button1or one of the discrete Macro ButtonsR.Press the ⁄/¤Navigation Button Duntil the name of the button you wish to program themacro into is shown. For this example we willshow how to program a series of commands thatwill automatically be sent out every time thePower button is pressed.Figure 505. The next screen that appears (Figure 51) is whereyou select the device for the first command thatwill be sent out as part of the macro. Press the⁄/¤Navigation Button Duntil the name ofthe device appears on the left side of the lowerline in the LCD. For this example, the first buttonwe want to have the macro “press” is the PowerOn button, so the AVR device is selected. Press theSet Button Fwhen the desired device nameappears to move to the next programming step.Figure 516. The next display (Figure 52) is where you beginentering the individual commands for the macro,in the order you wish them to be transmitted.Remember that when you want to change devices,you must first press the Input Selectors dfor that button, and then press the Command orFunction key. Since we want to program a series of events that occur each time the Power On button is pressed, press the AVR button. In yourspecific macro, this is the first command button.Figure 527. The next display (Figure 53) and the subsequentscreens are where the actual macro programmingtakes place. The words at the left side of the topline of the display show the button that is beingprogrammed (e.g., the Power On Button1orone of the Macro Buttons R)and the indica-tion at the right side of the top line shows thenumber of macro steps available of 20 possiblesteps. Following the instructions on the remote’sLCD screen, press the first key you wish to betransmitted in the macro. In our example, we firstwant the AVR 445 to turn on, so the PowerButton1should be pressed.Figure 538. Once the first command button for the macro hasbeen pressed, continue to press the buttons youwish to be part of the macro, in the order they willbe used. Press each button within five seconds of the last button, remembering to press theInput Selector3when you are changingdevice functions. As the buttons on the remote are pressed,the remote’s display screen will show the steps in the macro as they are programmed (Figure 54).Figure 549. For our example, we first want the AVR Power On button pressed, followed by the TV Power On,followed by the Cable Box On, followed by theselection of the Logic 7 mode. To do that, pressthe buttons in this order:•Power On1•VID 2/TV3•Power On1•VID 3/Cable3•Power On1•AVR4•Logic 7hAs each button is pressed to enter it into themacro, you will see the button names appear andthen scroll up on the LCD as your confirmation ofthe key entry (Figure 54).10. When all commands for the macro have beenentered, press the Set Button Fto save themacro. The display screen will show the button to which the macro has been programmed andthe number of steps used, and the word SAVEDwill blink four times in the lower line of the LCD.When the display returns to normal, the macrohas been entered and the remote is ready foroperation.11. If a macro has been programmed into the PowerOn Button1, it will play back anytime thePower On button is pressed. As the macro plays,you will see the steps appear in the remote’s LCD.Macros programmed into one of the four discreteMacro buttons may be activated at any time bypressing the appropriate button.Erasing a MacroOnce a macro has been created and stored in theAVR remote’s memory, you have the option of erasing it. You may do this at any time by followingthese steps:1. Press and hold the Program ButtonOforabout three seconds while the message shown in Figure 25 appears in the remote’sLCDInformation Display2. Release the buttonwhen the red light under the Set Button Fappears.2. The remote’sMAIN MENU message (Figure26), will appear in the LCD and the Set ButtonFwill remain illuminated in red. Press the ⁄Navigation Button Dso that MACROappears on the bottom line of the LCD screen, asshown in Figure 48. Press the Set Button Ftoenter the main macro menu branch.3. At the next menu screen (Figure 55), press the⁄/¤Navigation Button Duntil the bottomline in the remote’sLCD reads ERASE A MACRO.Press the Set Button Fto begin the processof erasing a macro.Figure 554. The next display screen (Figure 56) is where youselect which macro will be erased. Press the⁄/¤Navigation Button Duntil the numberof the macro you wish to erase appears. For this example, we will erase the Power On macrocreated in the previous section. When the nameMACROERASE A MACRO[AVR][AVR] POWER ONPOWER ON    00/20SELECT KEY PRESSSELECT A DEVICEAVRSELECT A DEVICEAVRRECORD A MACROPOWER ONMACRORECORD A MACROMAIN MENUMACROAVR445 OM  6/23/06  3:14 PM  Page 50
CONFIGURING THE REMOTE  51CONFIGURING THE REMOTEof the macro to be erased appears, press the Set Button F.Figure 565. The word ERASED will flash four times in thebottom line of the remote’s LCD, and then thedisplay will return to its normal condition. Whenthat happens, the macro is erased and the remoteis returned to normal operation.Read a MacroTocheck the commands stored in the remote’s memoryfor one of the buttons, follow these steps:1. Press and hold the Program ButtonOforabout 3 seconds while the message shown in Figure 25 appears in the remote’s LCDInformation Display2. Release the buttonwhen the red light under the Set Button Fappears.2. The remote’s MAIN MENU message (Fig. 26),will appear in the LCD and the Set Button Fwill remain illuminated in red. Press the ⁄Navigation Button Dso that MACROappears on the bottom line of the LCD screen, asshown in Figure 48. Press the Set Button Fto enter the main macro menu branch.3. At the next menu screen (Figure 57), press the⁄/¤Navigation Button Duntil the bottomline in the remote’sLCD shows READ A MACRO.Press the Set Button Fto begin the processof erasing a macro.Figure 574. The next display screen (Figure 58) is where youselect the macro to be read. Press the ⁄/¤Navigation Button Duntil the name of themacro you wish to read appears. For this example,we will read back the Power On macro created inaprevious section. When the name of the macroto be erased appears, press the Set Button F.Figure 585. As soon as the Set button is pressed, the first twosteps in the macro will be appear in the remote’sLCD screen. You may then use the ⁄/¤Navigation Button Dto step up or downthrough the list of commands stored as themacro. As you read the display, you will see InputSelector Buttons3appear in brackets (e.g.,[AVR]). When the step in the macro is a func-tion, navigation or any other button, it will appearnext to the bracketed readout of the underlyingdevice (e.g., [AVR] POWER ON).6. When you are finished reviewing the macro’s contents, press the Set Button Fto return the remote to normal operation.Punch-Through ConfigurationPunch-through is a capability of the remote that allows the Volume controls, Channel Up/Down buttonsor Transport keys (Play, Stop, Record, Fast Forwardand Reverse, and Skip Up/Down) to link to a differentdevice. For example, if your TV, cable box or satellitereceiver is connected through the AVR 445, you will most likely want to use the AVR 445’s volume control commands even when the remote has been set toissue all other commands for the video device.“Punch-through” enables you to easily program theremote to do this.Volume Punch-ThroughFollow these steps to enable the Volume Up/Downand Mute controls from one device to be used whenthe remote is otherwise programmed for a differentdevice.NOTE FOR VOLUME PUNCH-THROUGH: Theremote’s default settings are for the AVR 445’s vol-ume controls, to be used when any input or device isselected, with the exception of the VID 2/TV button.There is no need to program the remote for volumepunch-through for the AVR 445’scontrols with othersources, such as DVD. To have the AVR 445’s volumecommands used when the TV device is selected, fol-low these steps:1. Press and hold the Program ButtonOforabout 3 seconds while the message shown in Figure 25 appears in the remote’s LCDInformation Display2.Release the buttonwhen the red light under the Set Button Fappears.2. The remote’s MAIN MENU message (Figure26), will appear in the LCD and the Set ButtonFwill remain illuminated in red. Press the⁄/¤Navigation Button Duntil PUNCH-THROUGH appears on the bottom line of theLCD screen, as shown in Figure 59. Press theSet Button Fto enter the main punch-throughmenu branch.Figure 593. At the next menu screen (Figure 60), press the Set Button Fto begin programming theremote for Volume punch-through.Figure 604. The next display screen (Figure 61) is where you select the device that will receive the punch-through commands. In our example, that is the VID 2/TV button, as that is where we want theAVR 445’s volume controls to be active. Press the ⁄/¤Navigation Button Duntil thename of the base device appears and then press the Set Button F.Figure 615. At the next display screen (Figure 62), you willselect the device whose Volume Up/Down andMute commands will be used. Press the ⁄/¤Navigation Button Duntil the desired device’sname appears to the right of the device in use.In our example, that is the AVR 445 (indicated byAVR). When the desired combination of devicesappears, press the Set Button F.Figure 626. When the Set button is pressed, the display willchange to show you that the new combination ofcontrol commands is being saved to the unit’smemory, as shown in Figure 63. The wordSAVED will flash four times and then the remote will return to normal operation.Figure 637. Once the punch-through is programmed, the Volume Up/Down and Mute buttons of the seconddevice named will be used when those buttonsHiare pressed while the master device is in use.Returning the Volume Control Settings to Default OperationIf you wish to remove the Volume punch-through sothat the commands for Volume and Mute are returnedto the factory default setting, follow the steps shownabove, except that in Steps 4 and 5, select the samedevice for both the DEVICE IN USE on the leftside of the bottom line and the PUNCH-THROUGHdevice. In the example used, the display to return theremote to default settings will appear as shown inFigure 64.Figure 64PUNCH-THROUGHTV<-TVTV<-AVR [VOL] SAVEDPUNCH-THROUGHTV<-AVRDEVICE IN USETVPUNCH-THROUGHVOLUMEMAIN MENUPUNCH-THROUGHREAD A MACROPOWER ONMACROREAD A MACROERASE A MACROPOWER ONAVR445 OM  6/23/06  3:14 PM  Page 51
52  CONFIGURING THE REMOTECONFIGURING THE REMOTEChannel Punch-ThroughChannel punch-through allows the Channel Up/Downbuttons to send commands to a different device thanthe one selected for other commands. For example,you may wish to use a cable box or satellite receiveras the source for a VCR, so you would want theChannel Up/Down Buttons Yto transmit com-mands to the cable box even though the other buttoncommands are programmed to operate the VCR.To program the remote for channel punch-through,follow these steps. This example will show how to program channel punch-through so that the com-mands programmed for Channel Up/Down for theVID 3/Cable device will be transmitted when the VID 1/VCR device has been selected as the current device.1. Press and hold the Program ButtonOforabout 3 seconds while the message shown in Figure 25 appears in the remote’s LCDInformation Display2. Release the buttonwhen the red light under the Set Button Fappears.2. The remote’s MAIN MENU message (Figure26), will appear in the LCD and the Set ButtonFwill remain illuminated in red. Press the⁄/¤Navigation Button Duntil PUNCH-THROUGH appears on the bottom line of theLCD screen, as shown in Figure 59. Press theSet Button Fto enter the main punch-throughmenu branch.3. At the next menu screen, press the ⁄/¤Navigation Button Duntil CHANNELappears on the bottom line of the LCD screen,as shown in Figure 65. Press the Set ButtonFto begin programming the remote forChannel punch-through.Figure 654. The next display screen (Figure 66) is where youselect the device that will receive the punch-through commands.In our example, that is theVID 2/TV button, as that is where we want thecable box’s channel controls to be active. Pressthe ⁄/¤Navigation Button Duntil thename of the base device appears and then press the Set Button F.Figure 665. At the next display screen (Figure 67), you willselect the device whose Channel Up/Down com-mands will be used. Press the ⁄/¤NavigationButton Duntil the desired device nameappears to the right of the device in use. In our example, that is the cable box. When thedesired combination of devices appears, press the Set Button F.Figure 676. When the Set button is pressed, the display willchange to show you that the new combination of control commands is being saved to the unit’smemory, as shown in Figure 68. The wordSAVED will flash four times and then the remote will return to normal operation.Figure 687. Once the punch-through is programmed, theChannel Up/Down Buttons of the second devicenamed will be used when those buttons Yarepressed while the master device is in use.Returning the Channel Control Settings to Default OperationIf you wish to remove the Channel Punch-Through so that the commands for Channel Up/Down arereturned to the factorydefault setting, follow the stepsshown above, except that in Steps 4 and 5, select the same device for both the DEVICE IN USE onthe left side of the bottom line and the PUNCH-THROUGH device. In the example used, the displayto return the remote to default settings will appear asshown in Figure 69.Figure 69Transport Punch-ThroughThe Play G,Stop J,Fast Forward/ReverseI, Pause J, RecordJand Skip Up/DownKTransport Controls are set at the factory to oper-ate your DVD player, or the controls of a specificdevice such as a VCR or CD player when they areselected. However, by using the Transport Punch-Through feature you may program these controls totransmit the commands for a different device. Forexample, you may wish to operate the transport of asecond VCR connected to the VID 2/TV input, asshown in the following example.1. Press and hold the Program ButtonOforabout 3 seconds while the message shown in Figure 25 appears in the remote’s LCDInformation Display2. Release the buttonwhen the light under the Set Button Fturns red.2. The remote’s MAIN MENU message (Figure26), will appear in the LCD and the Set ButtonFwill remain illuminated in red. Press the⁄/¤Navigation Button Duntil PUNCH-THROUGH appears on the bottom line of theLCD screen, as shown in Figure 59. Press theSet Button Fto enter the main punch-throughmenu branch.3. At the next menu screen, press the ⁄/¤Navigation Button Duntil TRANSPORTappears on the bottom line of the LCD screen, asshown in Figure 70. Press the Set Button Fto begin programming the remote for transportpunch-through.Figure 704. The next display screen (Figure 71) selects thedevice that will receive the punch-through com-mands. In our example, that is the TV button, asthat is where we want the VCR’s transport controlsto be active. Press the ⁄/¤Navigation ButtonDuntil the name of the base device appearsand then press the Set Button F.Figure 715. At the next display screen (Figure 72), select thedevice whose transport commands will be used.Press the ⁄/¤Navigation Button Duntil thedesired device name appears to the right of thedevice in use. In our example, that is the VCR.When the desired combination of devicesappears, press the Set Button F.Figure 726. When the Set button is pressed, the display willchange to show you that the new combination ofcontrol commands is being saved to the unit’smemory, as shown in Figure 73. The wordSAVED will flash four times and then the remote will returnto normal operation.Figure 737. Once the punch-through is programmed, the transport buttons of the second device named will be used when those buttons are pressedwhile the master device is in use.TV<-VCR [TRS] SAVEDPUNCH-THROUGHTV<-VCRDEVICE IN USETVPUNCH-THROUGHTRANSPORTPUNCH-THROUGHVCR<-VCRVCR<-CBL [CHAN] SAVEDPUNCH-THROUGHVCR<-CBLDEVICE IN USEVCRPUNCH-THROUGHCHANNELAVR445 OM  6/23/06  3:14 PM  Page 52
CONFIGURING THE REMOTE  53CONFIGURING THE REMOTEReturning the Transport Control Settings toDefault OperationIf you wish to remove the Transport Punch-Through sothat the transport commands are returned to the fac-tory default setting, follow the steps shown above,except that in Steps 4 and 5, select the same devicefor both the DEVICE IN USE on the left side of thebottom line and the PUNCH-THROUGH device. Inthe example used, the display to return the remote todefault settings will appear as shown in Figure 74.Figure 74RenamingWhile the names given to the buttons and inputs on the remote represent recognizable categories ofaudio/video products, system operation may be easierif the displays shown in the remote’s LCD screen arecustomized to reflect the specific characteristics of aplayback source’s brand name or the new functiongiven to a specific button when one remote’s controlsare programmed into the AVR remote. The AVRremote allows you to change the name of either amaster device or any button on the remote using thefollowing steps.Renaming a DeviceTo rename a specific device/input source button, fol-low these steps. For this example, we will show youhow to rename the Device/Input Selector normallyshown as “TV” to “HDTV TUNER.”1. Press and hold the Program ButtonOforabout 3 seconds while the message shown in Figure 25 appears in the remote’sLCDInformation Display2. Release the buttonwhen the red light under the Set Button Fappears.2.The remote’sMAIN MENU message (Figure 26),will appear in the LCD and the Set Buttonqwill remain illuminated in red. Press the ⁄/¤Navigation Button Duntil RENAME appearson the bottom line of the LCD screen,as shown in Figure 75.Figure 753. At the next menu screen, press the ⁄/¤Navigation Button Duntil RENAMEDEVICE appears on the bottom line of the LCD screen, as shown in Figure 76. Press the Set Button Fto begin renaming a device.Figure 764. The next display screen (Figure 77) is where you select the device that will be renamed. In our example, that is the TV button. Press the⁄/¤Navigation Button Duntil the name ofthe base device appears and then press theSet Button F.Figure 775. At the next menu screen, you will see the devicename on the bottom line of the display with ablinking cursor box to the right of the devicename. Press the ‹Navigation Button Dtoreturn the blinking cursor to the far left side of thedisplay line. You may then retitle the device nameas shown in the next step.6. To enter the new name, press the Numeric Keysc. The letters above the numbered buttonsindicate which letter or symbol will appear whenthe button is pressed during the renamingprocess. The first press of the button will enter thefirst letter shown, subsequent presses of the samebutton will change the display to the other lettersabove that numbered key. For example, since thefirst letter we need to rename the input to HDTVTuner is an “H”, you would locate the “H” abovethe “4” button, and press the button twice. Thefirst press shows a “G,” the second press changesit to an “H.” Consult the table at the end of thissection to see which characters pressing a partic-ular button generates.7. After you enter the first letter of the new devicename,there are three options for entering the nextcharacter:a. To enter a letter that requires a different numeric key to be pressed, simply press thatbutton. The cursor will automatically move to the next position and the first letter accessed by the new button will appear. Following ourexample, the next letter needed is a “D,” so you would press the “3” button once.b. To enter a letter that uses the same numerickey, you must first press the ›NavigationButton Dto move the blinking cursor blockto the next position. Then press the NumericKey cas required to enter the desired letter.c.To enter a blank space, press the ›NavigationButton Dtwice.The first press will move thecursor to the right, and the second press willmove the cursor one more space to the right,leaving a blank space between the last letterand the next one.8. Repeat Step 7 as needed to enter all the neededletters, numbers, characters and spaces.9. When the text entry is complete, press the Set Button F. The LCD will blink DEVICERENAMED three times and then return to normal operation.Once a device is renamed you will see the new nameon the top line of the remote’s LCD whenever theInput//Device Selector3is pressed, or when anyother command/function button on the remote ispressed after the main Device Selector is pressed.Note that renaming a device in the remote will notchange the name of the input used by the on-screenmenu system of the AVR 445.NOTES ON RENAMING DEVICES:•To move the cursor to the right or left of the displayduring the renaming process, press the ‹/›Navigation Buttons Das required.• The table below shows the letters, numbers andcharacters that may be accessed by pressing theNumeric Keys:Key Characters Key Characters1 [,],/,1 6 M,N,O,62 A,B,C,2 7 P,Q,R,S,73 D,E,F,3 8 T,U,V,84 G,H,I,4 9 W,X,Y,Z,95 J,K,L,5 0 -,.,#,0•Renaming a device changes the name of the device only, not any of the individual key functionswithin that device memory. To change the name ofan individual device, follow the instructions in the next section.Renaming Individual KeysThanks to the programming flexibility of the AVRremote, an individual button on the remote may beassigned a feature or function that is different from thename that appears as the factorydefault when thebutton is pressed. However, with the Rename Keyfunction it is possible to rename almost any button onthe remote so that when the button is pressed you willsee a more descriptive or appropriate name displayed.Torename a specific button on the remote, followthese steps. For this example, we will show you how to rename the DSP Surround Mode Selector6,which is normally not used when DVD is selected,so that it reads ZOOM in the remote’sdisplay.1. Press and hold the Program ButtonOforabout 3 seconds while the message shown in Figure 25 appears in the remote’sLCDInformation Display2. Release the buttonwhen the red light under the Set Button Fappears.RENAME DEVICETVRENAMERENAME DEVICEMAIN MENURENAMEPUNCH-THROUGHTV<-TVAVR445 OM  6/23/06  3:14 PM  Page 53
54  CONFIGURING THE REMOTECONFIGURING THE REMOTE2.The remote’s MAIN MENU message (Figure 26),will appear in the LCD  and the Set Button Fwill remain illuminated in red. Press the ⁄/¤Navigation Button Duntil RENAME appearsonthe bottom line of the LCD screen, as shownin Figure 75.3. At the next menu screen press the ⁄/¤Navigation Button Duntil RENAME KEYappears on the bottom line of the LCD screen, asshown in Figure 78. Press the Set Button Fto continue.Figure 784. The next display screen (Figure 79) selects thedevice within which the key to be renamed exists.Press the ⁄/¤Navigation Buttons Duntilthe name of the base device appears. In ourexample, since we want to rename a button withinthe DVD device memory, DVD should appear in the lower line of the LCD. When the desireddevice name appears, press the Set Button F.Figure 795. At the next menu screen, select the first buttonwithin the device to be renamed, as instructed inthe display shown in Figure 80. Select the buttonby simply pressing it on the remote.Figure 806. Depending on whether or not the button pressedalready has a named function within the deviceselected, one of two things will happen.a. If the button to be renamed already has a pre-programmed, or previously renamed title in theremote’s memory, you will see that name onthe top line of the LCD,and a blinking blockcursor will appear on the far left side of the bottomline of the display, as shown in Figure 81.Figure 81b.If the button to be renamed does not have afunction in the device selected, the top line ofthe LCD screen will be blank, and a blinkingblock cursor will appear on the far left side of the bottom line of the display, as shown in Figure 82.Figure 827. To enter the new name for the key, press theNumeric Keys c. The letters above the numbered buttons indicate which letters or sym-bols will appear when the button is pressed duringthe renaming process. The first press of the buttonwill enter the first character shown, subsequentpresses will change the display to the other lettersabove that numbered key. For example, since thefirst letter we need to rename the Tone button toZoom is a “Z,” so you would locate the “Z” abovethe “9” button, and press the button four times.The first press shows a “W,” the subsequentpresses step through the other letters availableuntil the “Z” appears. Consult the table on thispage to see which characters are available by pressing a particular button.8. After you enter the first letter of the new devicename, there are three options for entering the next character:a.To enter a letter that requires a different numerickey to be pressed, simply press that button.The cursor will automatically move to the nextposition and the first letter accessed by the newbutton will appear. Following our example, thenext letter needed is an “O,” so you would pressthe “6” button once.b. Toenter a letter that uses the same numerickey, you must first press the ›NavigationButton Dto move the blinking cursor blockto the next position. Then press the NumericKey cas required to enter the desired letter.This is the way you would enter the second “O”in the word ZOOM, and again for the letter “M.”c.Toenter a blank space, press the ›NavigationButton Dtwice. The first press will move thecursor to the right, and the second press willmove the cursor one more space to the right,leaving a blank space between the last letterand the next one.9. Repeat Steps 7 and 8 as needed to completeentering the needed letters, numbers, charactersand spaces.10. When the text entryis complete,press the SetButton F. The new name will be entered intothe remote’s memory, replacing the default name.11. At this point, you have two options:a. If you wish to program an additional key withinthe same device,press the Set Button Fasinstructed by the bottom line of the LCD readingANOTHER KEY. The remote will return tothe SELECT A KEY menu option as shownin Step 6. Repeat the instructions in Steps 6though 11 to rename the next key.b. If you have no additional keys to rename, pressthe ⁄Navigation Button Donce so thatthe menu screen displays EXIT on the bottomline of the display. Press the Set Button Ftoreturn the remote to normal operation.NOTES ON RENAMING KEYS:•Renaming a key does not change its function. Youmay change the function of an individual key bylearning a new code into the remote. See page 45for more information.•When a key is renamed it will only apply to the specific device selected in Step 4. The same keymay be renamed as needed for each individualdevice with which it is used.Resetting the RemoteDepending on the way in which the remote has beenprogrammed, there may be a situation where you wishto totally erase all changes that have been made tothe remote and returnit to the factory defaults. Youmay do that by following the steps shown below, butremember that once the remote is reset, ALL changesthat have been made, including programming for usewith other devices, learned keys, macros, punch-through settings and key names, will be erased andany settings you had previously made will haveto be reentered.Toerase all settings and reset the remote to the original factory default settings and displays, followthese steps:1. Press and hold the Program ButtonOforabout 3 seconds while the message shown in Figure 25 appears in the remote’s LCDInformation Display2. Release the buttonwhen the red light under the Set Button Fappears.2.The remote’sMAIN MENU message (Figure 26),will appear in the LCD and the Set Button Fwill remain illuminated in red. Press the ⁄/¤Navigation Button Duntil USER RESETappears on the bottom line of the LCD screen,as shown in Figure 83.Figure 833. Press the Set Button Fto reset the remote.Note that once the Set Button is pressed theprocess may not be stopped. While the remote’smemoryis being cleared, aRESETTING...message will appear in the upper line of theremote’s LCD screen, as shown in Figure 84.It may take a few minutes for the reset process to take place,and the length of time will varyMAIN MENUUSER RESETDISC SKIPSELECT A KEYSELECT A DEVICEDVDRENAMERENAME KEYAVR445 OM  6/23/06  3:14 PM  Page 54
CONFIGURING THE REMOTE  55CONFIGURING THE REMOTEdepending on how much customization and program-ming has taken place. Please be patient; as long asthe message appears in the display, the remote isfunctioning properly.Figure 844. When the remote has been totally reset andreturned to the factory default condition, aREMOTE RESET COMPLETE message willappear (Figure 85) briefly, and then the remotewill return to normal operation.Figure 85Device Priority TimingThe remote’s Device Priority mode allows you toselect the length of time that the remote continues toissue codes for a device other than the AVR once youuse the remote to control a source or other product.The default operation for the remote is to have all buttons on the remote returnto their AVR functions 5seconds after the last button press. However, you may program the AVR remote to remain active as thesource device remote for 12 seconds, or to keep thesource device’s codes active until another InputSelector dis pressed. If you wish to keep thedefault setting of a 5-second return, no changes are needed.To change the device priority timing, follow these steps:1. Press and hold the Program Button yforabout 3 seconds while the message shown in Figure 25 appears in the remote’s LCDInformation Display c. Release the buttonwhen the red light under the Set Button Fappears.2. The remote’sMAIN MENU message (Fig.26) will appear in the LCD and the Set Button Fwill remain illuminated in red. Press the ⁄/¤Navigation Buttons Duntil DEVICE PRIORITY appears in the bottom line of the LCD, as shown in Figure 86, and press the Set Button F.Figure 863. When the DEVICE PRIORITY messageappears in the remote’sLCD (Figure 87), press the⁄/¤Navigation Buttons Dto select theoption that best suits your needs.Figure 87• When NORMAL appears on the bottom line of the LCD, the AVR remote will revert to AVR control 5seconds after the last button press, when you are controlling a source device.•When EXTENDED appears on the bottom line ofthe LCD, the AVR remote will revert to AVR control12 seconds after the last button press, when youare controlling a source device.•When LAST USED appears on the bottom line of the LCD, once you press one of the InputSelectors d, the AVR remote will continue tooperate as with the codes for the selected sourcedevice, until another device is selected. If youchoose this option, please remember that you willhave to press the AVR Selector ein order touse the remote to operate the AVR for functionssuch as surround mode selection, but the Volumeand Mute controls will continue to remain active intheir AVR modes at all times.4. Press the Set Button Fone more time. TheLCD will show the word SAVING on the top linefor about 2 seconds and then flash SAVED fourtimes on the bottom line to indicate that the settinghas been accepted by the remote’smemory.Backlight OptionsThe AVR 445’sremote has a built-in backlight systemthat makes it easier to use the remote when the roomlighting is dimmed for an optimal home theater experi-ence. To turn the backlighting on, simply press theLight Button z.That button is made from a spe-cial “glow” material that makes it easier to find in darkrooms. This glow feature does not use any batterypower,so the glow will fade when the remote is keptin a dark room for an extended period of time. Youmay “recharge” it by placing the remote in normalroom lighting for a few hours.Once the Light Button zis pressed, the remote’sbacklighting will remain on for approximately 7 sec-onds, and when you press any button on the remotewhile the backlighting is on, the light will stay on foranother 7 seconds. However, the remote’s “Couch”function will conserve battery power by turning boththe backlighting and the LCD off when any button ispressed for more than 30 seconds.You may also configure the remote so that the back-lighting will come on, any time a button is pressed.Toset this option, follow these steps:1. Press and hold the Program Button yforabout 3 seconds while the message shown inFigure 25 appears in the remote’s LCD. Releasethe button when the red light under the Set Button Fappears.2. When the remote’s MAIN MENU message (Figure 26) appears in the LCD and the Set ButtonFremains illuminated in red, press the ⁄/¤Navigation Button Duntil BACK LIGHTappears in the bottom line of the LCD screen,as shown in Figure 88.Figure 883. Press the Set Button Fand then press the⁄/¤Navigation Buttons Dagain so that ON FULL appears in the bottom line of the LCD,as shown in Figure 89.Figure 894. Press the Set Button Fone more time. TheLCD  will show the word SAVING on the top linefor about 2 seconds and then flash SAVED fourtimes on the bottom line to indicate that the settinghas been accepted by the remote’s memory.5.The remote’s backlighting will now turn on wheneverabutton is pressed. Torevert to the original setting,follow the four steps shown above, but in Step 3,select the option that has the word NORMAL onthe bottom line of the LCD.Additional Notes on Configuring and Operatingthe Remote•When the remote is being programmed, it will auto-matically time-out if no button is pressed within a30-second period. The message shown in Figure 90will appear briefly, and the remote will then exit thefeature being programmed and any data entered willbe lost.Figure 90•The programming or configuration process may also be stopped at any time by pressing the ClearButton9. The message shown in Figure 90 will appear,the data entered in the current process will be lost and the remote will returnto normaloperation. Any process that was underway when the button will be pressed must be restarted.TIME OUT ORCLR KEY PRESSEDBACK LIGHTON FULLMAIN MENUBACK LIGHTDEVICE PRIORITYNORMALMAIN MENUDEVICE PRIORITYREMOTE RESETCOMPLETERESETTING...AVR445 OM  6/23/06  3:14 PM  Page 55
CONFIGURING THE REMOTE56  CONFIGURING THE REMOTECONFIGURING THE REMOTE•Extensive use of the programming, learning andconfiguration functions of the remote may consumesignificantly more battery power than normal remoteoperation. While the batteries should last for four tosix months in normal operation, you may find thatthey need to be changed sooner after the remote isprogrammed for the first time.•When the batteries approach a level below whichthe remote will not function, the remote’s LCDscreen will display a LOW BATTERY warning,as shown in Figure 91. We strongly recommendreplacing the batteries as soon as this messageappears to avoid the loss of programming and configuration settings. These settings are not lostwhen the batteries are changed quickly.Figure 91AVRLOW BATTERYAVR445 OM  6/23/06  3:14 PM  Page 56
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDETROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE  57SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTIONUnit does not function when Main • No AC Power • Make certain that AC power cord firmly connected to the AC Power CordPower Switch is pushed Socket Iand is plugged into a live outlet•Check to see whether outlet is switch-controlledDisplay lights, but there is no sound • Intermittent input connections • Make certain that all input and speaker connections or picture are secure•Mute is on • Press Mute Button iß•Volume control is down • Turn up volume controlUnit turns on, but front-panel  • Display brightness is turned off • Follow the instructions in the Dim and Display Brightness sections display does not light up on pages 41 and 42 so that the display is set to VFD FULLNo sound from any speaker; • Amplifier is in protection mode  • Check speaker wire connections for shorts at receiver and light around power switch is red due to possible short speaker ends • Amplifier is in protection mode  • Contact your local Harman Kardon service centerdue to internal problemsNo sound from surround or • Incorrect surround mode • Select a mode other than Stereocenter speakers • Input is monaural • There is no surround information from mono sources•Incorrect configuration  • Check speaker mode configuration                                       •Stereo or Mono program material • The surround decoder may not create center- or rear-channel information from nonencoded programsUnit does not respond to • Weak batteries in remote • Change remote batteriesremote commands • Wrong device selected • Press the AVR selector•Remote sensor is obscured • Make certain front-panel sensor is visible to remoteor connect remote sensorIntermittent buzzing in tuner • Local interference • Move unit or antenna away from computers, fluorescent lights, motors or other electrical appliancesLetters flash in the channel indicator • Digital audio feed paused • Resume play for DVDdisplay and digital audio stops • Check that Digital Input is selectedFan does not appear to operate • Additional cooling may not be required • The fan is activated only when additional cooling is required due tohigh internal temperature, it is normal for the fan to be inactive at normal volume levelsIn addition to the items shown above, additional information on troubleshooting possible problems with your AVR 445, or installation-related issues, may be found in the list of“Frequently Asked Questions” which is located in the Product Support section of our Web site at www.harmankardon.com.Processor ResetIn the rare case where the unit’s operation or the dis-plays seem abnormal, the cause may involve the erraticoperation of the system’s memory or microprocessor.Tocorrect this problem, first unplug the unit from theAC wall outlet and wait at least 3 minutes. After thepause, reconnect the AC power cord and check theunit’s operation. If the system still malfunctions, a system reset may clear the problem.To clear the AVR 445’s entire system memory includ-ing tuner presets, output level settings, delay times andspeaker configuration data, first put the unit in theStandby mode by pressing the Standby/On Switch1. Next, press and hold the Surround Mode GroupSelector 2and the Tuning Mode Selector 8buttons for 3 seconds.The unit will turn on automatically and display theRESET message in the Upper Display Line #.NOTE: Resetting the processor will erase any configu-ration settings you have made for speakers, outputlevels, surround modes, and digital input assignments,as well as the tuner presets. After a reset, the unit willbe returned to the factory presets, and all settings forthese items must be reentered.If the system is still operating incorrectly, there mayhave been an electronic discharge or severe AC lineinterference that has corrupted the memory ormicroprocessor.If these steps do not solve the problem, consult anauthorized Harman Kardon service center.AVR445 OM  6/23/06  3:14 PM  Page 57
APPENDIX58  APPENDIXMODE FEATURESDolby Digital Available only with digital input sources encoded with Dolby Digital data. It provides up to five separate main audio channels and aspecial dedicated low-frequency effects channel.Dolby Digital EX Available when the receiver is configured for 6.1/7.1-channel operation, Dolby Digital EX is the latest version of Dolby Digital. When used with movies or other programs that have special encoding, Dolby Digital EX reproduces specially encoded soundtracks so that a full 6.1/7.1 sound field is available. Even if a source does not contain specific EX encoding, the special algorithms may be used to derive a 6.1/7.1 output.DTS 5.1 When the speaker configuration is set for 5.1-channel operation, the DTS 5.1 mode is available when DVD, audio-only music or laser discs encoded with DTS data are played. DTS 5.1 provides up to five separate main audio channels and a special dedicated low-frequency channel.DTS-ES 6.1 Matrix When the speaker configuration is set for 6.1/7.1 operation, playback of a DTS-encoded program source will automatically trigger the selection DTS-ES 6.1 Discrete of one of the two DTS-ES modes. Newer discs with special DTS-ES discrete encoding will be decoded to provide six discrete, full-bandwidth channels plus a separate low-frequency channel. All other DTS discs will be decoded using the DTS-ES Matrix mode, which creates a 6.1-channel sound field from the original 5.1-channel soundtrack.Dolby Pro Logic II Dolby Pro Logic II decodes full-range, discrete, left, center right, right surround and left surround channels from either matrix surround-encoded Movie programs and conventional stereo sources when an analog input is in use. The Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode is optimized for movie soundtracks,Music while the Pro Logic II Music mode should be used with musical selections. The Pro Logic II Game mode is designed to enhance the soundtrack Game of video games from either dedicated consoles or computers.The Pro Logic mode re-creates original Pro Logic processing for those who Pro Logic prefer that presentation.Dolby Pro Logic IIx Dolby Pro Logic IIx is the latest extension of Dolby Laboratory’s benchmark matrix surround technology which creates a discrete 7.1 sound field from Movie matrix surround or two-channel stereo sources when your system is configured for surround back speakers. Movie, Music and Game versions are Music available that customize the processing to the type of source in use. These modes may also be used to create 7.1 sound fields from 5.1 digital Game soundtracks.Logic 7 Cinema Exclusive to Harman Kardon for A/V receivers, Logic 7 is an advanced mode that extracts the maximum surround information from either Logic 7 Music surround-encoded programs or conventional stereo material. When your system has been configured for use with Surround Back speakers (see page 41), you may choose between either 7.1 or 5.1 versions of the Logic 7 modes, while only the 5.1 versions are available when there are no Surround Back speakers. The Logic 7 C (or Cinema) mode should be used with any source that contains Dolby Surround or similar matrix encoding. Logic 7 C delivers increased center channel intelligibility, and more accurate placement of sounds with fades and pans. The Logic 7 M(or Music) mode enhances the listening experience by presenting a wider front soundstage and greater rear ambience. Both Logic 7modes also direct low-frequency information to the subwoofer (if installed and configured) to deliver maximum bass impact. Logic 7 adds additional bass enhancement that circulates low frequencies in the 40Hz to 120Hz range to the front and surround speakers to deliver a less localized soundstage that seems broader and wider than when the subwoofer is the sole source of bass energy. Logic 7/7 may also be used to add surround back channels to many 5.1 digital soundtracks.DTS Neo:6 Cinema These two modes are available when any analog source is playing to create a three-channel, five-channel or six-channel surround presentation from DTS Neo:6 Music conventional Matrix-encoded and traditional Stereo sources. Select the Cinema version of Neo:6 when a program with any type of analog Matrix surround encoding is present. Select the Music version of Neo:6 for optimal processing when a nonencoded, two-channel stereo program is being played.DTS 96/24 DTS 96/24 is available on specially encoded (and labeled) optical discs that offer five channels of audio with a 96kHz sampling rate that delivers greatly improved audio performance.When a DTS 96/24 disc is in use and the player is connected with a digital link, this mode is selected automatically.Theater The Theater mode creates a sound field that resembles the acoustic feeling of a standard live-performance theater.Hall 1, Hall 2 The two Hall modes create sound fields that resemble a small- (Hall 1) or medium-sized (Hall 2) concert hall.Dolby Virtual Speaker Dolby Virtual Speaker technology uses a next-generation advanced algorithm to reproduce the dynamics and surround sound effects of a precisely Reference placed 5.1-channel speaker system using only front left and right speakers. In the Reference mode, the apparent width of the sound across the front Wide image is defined by the distance between the two speakers. The Wide mode provides a wider, more spacious front image when the two speakers are close together. Depending on the number of speakers available in your system, a variety of different sound field options are available for both the Reference and Wide modes.5-Channel Stereo This mode takes advantage of multiple speakers to place a stereo signal at both the front and back of a room. Depending on whether the AVR7-Channel Stereo has been configured for either 5.1 or 6.1/7.1 operation, one of these modes, but not both, is available at any time. Ideal for playing music in situations such as a party, it places the same signal at the front-left and surround-left, and front-right and surround-right speakers.The center channel is fed a summed mono mix of the in-phase material of the left and right channels.Surround This mode turns off all surround processing and presents the pure left- and right-channel presentation of two-channel stereo programs.Off (Stereo)Dolby Headphone (DH) Dolby Headphone enables ordinary stereo headphones to portray the sound of a five-speaker surround-playback system.For additional information on the specifics of surround modes and processing, information about Dolby modes may be found at www.dolby.com. Information about DTS modesis available at www.dtsonline.com.Surround Mode ChartAVR445 OM  6/23/06  3:14 PM  Page 58
APPENDIX  59APPENDIXAPPENDIXSYSTEM DEFAULTSThe two tables in this section show the factory default settings for all inputs to give you a picture of the AVR 445’s initial settings. You may then decide whether any item needsto be changed so that it is more appropriate for your specific installation. Any of the settings shown may be changed as shown in the pages of the System Configuration sectionofthis manual (pages 20–33).TABLE 1: INPUT DEFAULTSINPUT AUDIO VIDEO COMPONENT RECORD INPUT INPUT VIDEO INPUT OUTPUTVideo 1 ANALOG AUTO OFF ANALOGVideo 2 ANALOG AUTO OFF ANALOGVideo 3 OPTICAL 1 AUTO COMPONENT 1 ANALOGVideo 4 ANALOG AUTO COMPONENT 2 ANALOGDVD COAX 1 AUTO COMPONENT 3 ANALOGHDMI 1 OPTICAL 3 HDMI 1 --- DSP DOWNMIXHDMI 2 COAX 3 HDMI 2 --- DSP DOWNMIXTuner ANALOG AUTO OFF ANALOGXM --- AUTO OFF ANALOGCD ANALOG AUTO OFF ANALOGTape ANALOG AUTO OFF ANALOGDMP/The Bridge ANALOG AUTO OFF ANALOG6/8 CH Direct ANALOG AUTO OFF ANALOGUSB --- AUTO OFF DSP DOWNMIXSystem Default and Personal Settings WorksheetsThe worksheets in this section show the system defaults for the global settings on your AVR 445. Once your system is configured manually, or through the use of EzSet/EQ II,where applicable, we recommend that you use the “Your System Settings” column to record your personal preferences so that they may be restored in the event the AVR’smemoryis lost due to an extended power outage, system upgrade, processor reset, or other major service to your unit. Additional copies of this worksheet may be downloadedfrom the Harman Kardon Web site at www.harmankardon.com.Worksheet A: Surround Configuration Defaults and SettingsFeature System Default Your System SettingsLogic 7 Global OffDefault Surround OriginalDolby Pro Logic II Music Center Width 3Dolby Pro Logic II Music Dimension 0Dolby Pro Logic II Panorama OffDolby Pro Logic IIx Music Center Width 3Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music Dimension 0Dolby Pro Logic IIx Panorama OffNight Mode OffAVR445 OM  6/23/06  3:14 PM  Page 59
APPENDIX60  APPENDIXWorksheet B: Delay Defaults and SettingFeature System Default Your System SettingsFront Left 12.0 FeetCenter 12.0 FeetFront Right 12.0 FeetSurround Right 10.0 FeetSurround Back Right 10.0 FeetSurround Back Left 10.0 FeetSurround Left 10.0 FeetSubwoofer 12.0 FeetWorksheet C: System Defaults and SettingsFeature System Default Your System SettingsFront L/R Speaker Size & X-Over Small – 100HzCenter Speaker Size & X-Over Small – 100HzSurround L/R Speaker Size & X-Over Small – 100HzSurround Back Speaker Size & X-Over NoneLFE LP Filter 100HzSub Mode SubChannel Adjust GlobalSub Size 10 in/250mmVFD Fade Time Out OffVFD Brightness FullVolume Default OffVolume Default Set –25dBSemi-OSD Time Out 5 SecFull-OSD Time Out 20 SecDMP Auto Power OffSurround Back Amps MainCarrier Out Zone IISystem Default and Personal Settings WorksheetsAVR445 OM  6/23/06  3:14 PM  Page 60
APPENDIXAPPENDIX  61FEATURE DVD Video 1 Video 2 Video 3 Video 4 HDMI 1HDMI 2CD Tape Tuner The Bridge USB 6/8 Ch DirectInput TitleSurround ModeAudio In PortAudio Auto PollVideo In PortComponent Video InputVideo ProcessingA/V Sync DelayRecord OutputAuto PollADC SamplingTone In/OutBassTrebleSystem Default and Personal Settings WorksheetsWorksheet D: Input SettingsAVR445 OM  6/23/06  3:14 PM  Page 61
62 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS  AVR 445 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSAudio SectionStereo Mode Continuous Average Power (FTC)80 Watts per channel, 20Hz–20kHz,@<0.07% THD, both channels driven into 8 ohmsSeven-Channel Surround Modes Power per Individual ChannelFront L & R channels:65 Watts per channel@<0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohmsCenter channel:65 Watts @ <0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohmsSurround (L & R Side, L & R back) channels:65 Watts per channel@<0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohmsInput Sensitivity/ImpedanceLinear (High-Level) 200mV/47k ohmsSignal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF-A) 100dBSurround System Adjacent Channel SeparationDolby Pro Logic 40dBDolby Digital 55dBDTS 55dBFrequency Response @1W (+0dB, –3dB) 10Hz –130kHzHigh Instantaneous Current Capability (HCC) ±40 AmpsTransient Intermodulation Distortion (TIM) UnmeasurableSlew Rate 40V/µsecFM Tuner SectionFrequency Range 87.5–108.0MHzUsable Sensitivity IHF 1.3µV/13.2dBfSignal-to-Noise Ratio Mono/Stereo 70/68dBDistortion Mono/Stereo 0.2/0.3%Stereo Separation 40dB @ 1kHzSelectivity ±400kHz, 70dBImage Rejection 80dBIF Rejection 90dBSupplied AccessoriesThe AVR 445 is supplied with the following accessory items. If any item is missing, please contact Harman Kardon customer service at www.harmankardon.com.•Six AAA batteries • Extender rod for microphone•System remote control •AM loop antenna•ZR 10 remote control • FM wire antenna•microphone • AC power cordPlease register your product on our Web site at www.harmankardon.com. NOTE: You’ll need the serial number of your AVR. At the same time, you can chooseto be notified about our new products and/or special promotions.AMTuner SectionFrequency Range 520–1720kHzSignal-to-Noise Ratio 45dBUsable Sensitivity Loop 500µVDistortion 1kHz, 50% Mod 0.8%Selectivity ±10kHz, 30dBVideo SectionTelevision Format NTSCInput Level/Impedance 1V p-p/75 ohmsOutput Level/Impedance 1V p-p/75 ohmsVideo Frequency Response (Composite and S-Video) 10Hz–8MHz (–3dB)Video Frequency Response (Component Video)       10Hz–60MHz (–3dB)GeneralPower Requirement AC 120V/60HzPower Consumption 120W at Power On, idle; 1,025W at rated power output (7 channels driven)Dimensions Product ShippingWidth 17-5/16 inches (440mm) 20-1/16 inches (510mm)Height 6-1/2 inches (165mm) 10 inches (254mm)Depth 17-1/16 inches (435mm) 22-3/16 inches (565mm)Weight 39 lb (17.7kg) 46 lb (20.9kg)Depth measurement includes knobs, buttons and terminal connections.Height measurement includes feet and chassis.All features and specifications are subject to change without notice.Harman Kardon, Harman International and Logic 7 are registered trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated.and  are trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated.Dolby, Pro Logic and the Double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.DTS, DTS Surround, DTS-ES, DTS 96/24 and DTS Neo:6 are registered trademarks of DTS, Inc.A-BUS and A-BUS/READY are registered trademarks of Leisure Tech Electronics Pty Ltd Australia.SACD is a trademark of Sony Corporation.iPod and iTunes are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.HD-DVD is a trademark of the DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation (DVD FLLC).HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC.Microsoft, Windows and Windows Media are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.XM Ready is a registered trademark of XM Satellite Radio, Inc.RealPlayer is a registered trademark of RealNetworks.Winamp is a registered trademark of America Online,Inc.TiVois a registered trademark of TiVo Inc.The BridgeTMAVR445 OM  6/23/06  3:14 PM  Page 62
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