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AVR 7300

AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER

OWNER’S MANUAL

Power for the Digital Revolution.

4/20/04

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AVR 7300 DIGITAL PATH RECEIVER

3Introduction

4Important Safety Information

4Unpacking

5Front-Panel Controls

8Rear-Panel Connections

11 Main Remote Control Functions

15 Zone II Remote Control Functions

16 Installation and Connections

19 System Configuration

19 Speaker Placement

19 System Setup

20 Input Setup

22 Audio Setup

22 Surround Setup

24 Speaker Setup

26 Delay Settings

27 Output Level Adjustment

27 Using EzSet

28 Manual Output Level Adjustment

30 Operation

30 Basic Operation

30 Source Selection

30 6/8-Channel Direct Input

30 Volume and Tone Control

31 Surround Mode Selection

31 Digital Audio Playback

32 Surround Mode Chart

35 Tuner Operation

35 Tape Recording

35 Front-Panel Connections

36 Output Level Trim Adjustment

37 Advanced Features

37 Front-Panel Display Fade

37 Display Brightness

37 Turn-On Volume Level

37 Semi-OSD Settings

38 Full-OSD Time-Out Adjustment

39 Multiroom Operation

39 Multiroom Setup

39 Surround Amplifier Channel Assignment

40 Multiroom Operation

41 Configuring the Remote

41 Programming Remote Codes

41 Preprogrammed Code Entry

42 Automatic Code Entry

42 Learning Commands

43 Changing Devices

44 Macro Programming

46 Punch-Through Configuration

47 EzSet Configuration

48 Renaming

49 Resetting the Remote

51 Troubleshooting Guide

51 Processor Reset

52 Technical Specifications

See trademark acknowledgements on page 52.

2TABLE OF CONTENTS

Typographical Conventions

In 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 jack

EXAMPLE – (OCR type) indicates a message that is visible on-screen or on the front-panel

information display

EXAMPLE – (Synchro type) indicates a message that is displayed on the remote control’s LCD screen

1– (number in a square) indicates a specific front-panel control

– (number in a triangle) indicates a front-panel control that is behind the drop-down door

å– (letter in a circle) indicates a rear-panel audio connection

A– (letter in a square) indicates a rear-panel video or system connection

a– (number in an oval) indicates a button or indicator on the remote

– (letter in an oval) indicates a button on the Zone II remote

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INTRODUCTION

Thank You for Choosing Harman Kardon®

Packed with state-of-the-art features to bring out

the best in any audio or video programming,the

AVR 7300 will be the centerpiece of your home enter-

tainment system for years to come.The sophisticated

technology that makes the AVR 7300 possible is able to

accommodate virtually any combination of program

sources,speakers and room sizes,yet is easy to setup

and operate.In order to take advantage of the power of

your new receiver we strongly recommend that you take

a few minutes to read this owner’s manual and follow the

instructions that pertain to the specifics of your listening

and viewing environment.

If you have any questions about this product, its

installation or its operation we recommend that you

contact your dealer or installer, as they are best source

of local information.You may also access a wealth of

information and assistance by visiting our web site at

www.harmankardon.com.

Description and Features

The AVR 7300 is the latest in Harman Kardon’s 50 year

tradition of flagship products,establishing a new bench-

mark for audio video receivers.Along with a powerful

seven channel amplifier,extensive digital processing and

decoding for virtually any surround mode,a wealth of

multi-zone options,upgradeable software and an easy-to-

use LCD remote,the AVR 7300 breaks new ground

with it’s built-in video processing using award winning

technology from Faroudja

Designed to serve as the hub of your home entertainment

system,the AVR 7300 accommodates a wide range of

inputs.Multiple digital audio inputs are available for use

with the latest program sources,along with standard analog

audio inputs that may be used as an automatic fall-back

when a digital input stream is interrupted.Of course,a full

set of audio inputs is available for use with high-resolution

audio sources such as DVD-Audio and SACD, while

preamp outputs and a trigger jack make it easy to add

optional,external power amplifiers.On the video side,three

100 MHz,wide-bandwidth component video inputs are at

your disposal for use with the high-definition products,able

to be assignable to any video source.All five video inputs

may also be renamed in the on-screen displays to reflect

a product or source device name.Digital and analog

outputs make it easy to integrate recorders,with discrete

digital outputs and switchable analog audio/video jacks

ready for connection to portable recorders behind a

front panel door.

Harman Kardon leads the way in audio processing with the

latest modes from Dolby Laboratories and DTS including

Dolby ProLogic IIx and DTS 96/24.For installations where

less than a full complement of surround speakers is avail-

able,the AVR 7300 offers both Dolby Virtual Speaker

and Harman International’s own VMAx technology.A

Harman Kardon exclusive in receivers is the latest version

our proprietary Logic 7®processing,as found in both

high-end processors and the premium sound systems in

many of the world’s greatest automobiles. Logic 7 creates

a wider,more enveloping sound field and more defined

channel positioning from both conventional two-channel

and matrix-encoded surround programming.Advanced

sound technology even extends to the headphone jack,

where Dolby Headphone circuitry is available to create an

amazing sense of openness with headphones.

Recognizing the importance of video in advanced home

theater systems,the AVR 7300 offers a wide range of

video processing options thanks to Faroudja®DCDi™

processing.This allows all incoming video to be upsampled

to 480P component for simple connections with today’s

“digital ready”HDTV displays.A wide range of special

video processing options may be used to improve the

quality of your video sources,and exclusive to Harman

Kardon,these settings may be individually customized for

each video input,rather than applied globally.This is partic-

ularly important when a system mixes older video sources

such as a VCR or analog cable tuner with the latest digital-

ly-based sources such as DVD. Closing the loop between

audio and video,the AVR 7300 recognizes that the use of

multiple digital video processors in set-top boxes,personal

video recorders and video displays may cause the video

to lag behind the audio,the AVR 7300 includes an A/V

Sync feature to delay the audio for each input so that it

is brought back into sync with the picture.

The AVR 7300’s multizone options and a standard Zone II

remote make it easy to extend your music and video

enjoyment throughout your home,listening to one source

in the main home theater area and a second,separate

source in other rooms.Thanks to assignable rear surround

channel amplifiers,you may create a basic remote room

listening zone with only the addition of speakers and some

wire.The unit’s multiroom outputs may also be used to

feed an external power amplifier with individual in-room

volume controls.For one-cable connectivity, the AVR 7300

is A-Bus Ready®requiring only a single Category 5/5e

cable and an optional in-wall module to deliver volume

control,remote control capability for compatible IR con-

trolled devices,and amplifier power to two rooms.The

AVR 7300 routes both video and audio to a remote

room,and thanks to the "downmix" option,you may even

send an analog feed to remote rooms even when the

original source is digital audio.

Finishing touches for the AVR 7300 include all the extras

you expect from a flagship receiver:Harman Kardon’s

patented EzSet remote with an LCD display, a trigger jack

for controlling remote screens or blinds,an RS-232 port

for bi-directional remote control and software upgradeabili-

ty and much,much more.Combining state-of-the-art digi-

tal audio and video processing with the proven perform-

ance of Harman Kardon’s high-current,ultrawide band-

width amplifier design in a elegant design that comple-

ments the latest source components and video displays,

the AVR 7300 is truly the latest landmark product in

Harman Kardon’s 50-year history of delivering the finest

in home audio/video products.

For Canadian model

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■Faroudja DCDi video processing and upscaling

custom tailors the video output to match your

display for the highest video quality regardless

of the input source.All video parameters

adjustable separately fro each video input.

■Video up-conversion for single-input connec-

tion to video displays.

■All popular digital and matrix surround modes,

including Dolby* Digital,Dolby Digital EX,

Dolby Pro Logic* IIx, DTS,®DTS-ES®Discrete

and Matrix, DTS Neo:6®and DTS 96/24

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Harman Kardon’s exclusive Logic 7®processing,

along with a choice of either Dolby Virtual

Speaker or VMAx®processing for use when

only two speakers are available

■Dolby Headphone to create spacious, open

sound fields when using headphones

■HDCD®decoding for enhanced CD playback,

and MP3 decoding for use with compatible

computers

■High-bandwidth, HDTV-compatible component

video inputs may be assigned to any video input

■Full bass management for all inputs, including

the analog direct inputs for DVD-Audio and

SACD players, including Quadruple Crossover

and individual settings for each input

■A/V Sync delay adjustable for each input

delivers perfect lip sync with digital programs

or video displays

■Front-panel digital audio and analog audio/

video jacks may be used as either inputs or

outputs for connection to portable products or

video game consoles

■Extensive Multiroom options, including a

standard Zone II remote, assignable rear-

channel amplifier channels and A-BUS Ready®

capability for listening to a separate source in

a remote zone

■Easy-to-program remote with two-

line LCD display automatically sets output

levels for optimal performance

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme

à la 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 Canadian

ICES-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.

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SAFETY INFORMATION

Important Safety Information

Verify Line Voltage Before Use

Your AVR 7300 has been designed for use with

120-volt AC current. Connection to a line voltage

other than that for which it is intended can create a

safety and fire hazard and may damage the unit.

If you have any questions about the voltage requirements

for your specific model, or about the line voltage in your

area, contact your selling dealer before plugging the unit

into a wall outlet.

Do Not Use Extension Cords

To avoid safety hazards, use only the power cord

attached to your unit.We do not recommend that

extension cords be used with this product.As with all

electrical devices,do not run power cords under rugs

or carpets or place heavy objects on them. Damaged

power cords should be replaced immediately by an

authorized service center with a cord meeting factory

specifications.

Handle the AC Power Cord Gently

When disconnecting the power cord from an AC out-

let, always pull the plug; never pull the cord. If you do

not intend to use the unit for any considerable length

of time,disconnect the plug from the AC outlet.

Do Not Open the Cabinet

There are no user-serviceable components inside this

product. Opening the cabinet may present a shock

hazard, and any modification to the product will void

your guarantee.If water or any metal object such as a

paper clip,wire or a staple accidentally falls inside the

unit, disconnect it from the AC power source immedi-

ately, and consult an authorized service center.

CATV or Antenna Grounding

If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to

this product, be certain that it is grounded so as to pro-

vide some protection against voltage surges and static

charges.Section 810 of the National Electrical Code,

ANSI/NFPA No.70-1984, provides information with

respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting

structure,grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna

discharge unit, size of grounding conductors,location

of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding

electrodes and requirements of the grounding

electrode.

NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER: This reminder

is provided to call the CATV (Cable TV) system

installer’s attention to article 820-40 of the NEC that

provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in par-

ticular, specifies that the cable ground shall be con-

nected to the grounding system of the building, as

close to the point of cable entry as possible.

Installation Location

■To ensure proper operation and to avoid the poten-

tial for safety hazards,place the unit on a firm and

level surface.When placing the unit on a shelf, be

certain that the shelf and any mounting hardware

can support the weight of the product.

■Make certain that proper space is provided both

above and below the unit for ventilation. If this

product will be installed in a cabinet or other

enclosed area, make certain that there is sufficient

air movement within the cabinet. Under some cir-

cumstances,a fan may be required.

■Do not place the unit directly on a carpeted

surface.

■Avoid installation in extremely hot or cold locations,

or in an area that is exposed to direct sunlight or

heating equipment.

■Avoid moist or humid locations.

■Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on the top of

the unit, or place objects directly over them.

■There is the remote possibility that the rubber

padding on the bottom of the unit’s feet may

leave marks on certain wood or veneer materials.

Use caution when placing the unit on soft woods

or other materials that may be damaged by heat

or heavy objects.

Cleaning

When the unit gets dirty, wipe it with a clean,soft, dry

cloth. If necessary, wipe it with a soft cloth dampened

with mild soapy water, then a fresh cloth with clean

water.Wipe dry immediately with a dry cloth. NEVER

use benzene,aerosol cleaners,thinner, alcohol or any

other volatile cleaning agent. Do not use abrasive clean-

ers,as they may damage the finish of metal parts.Avoid

spraying insecticide near the unit.

Moving the Unit

Before moving the unit, be certain to disconnect any

interconnection cords with other components,and

make certain that you disconnect the unit from the

AC outlet.

Important Information for the User

This equipment has been tested and found to comply

with the limits for a Class-B digital device,pursuant to

Part 15 of the FCC Rules.The limits are designed to

provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer-

ence in a residential installation.This equipment gener-

ates,

uses and can radiate radio-frequency energy

and,

if not installed and used in accordance with the

instructions,may cause harmful interference to radio

communication. However, there is no guarantee that

harmful interference will not occur in a particular instal-

lation. If this equipment does cause harmful interfer-

ence to radio or television reception, which can be

determined by turning the equipment off and on, the

user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by

one or more of the following measures:

■Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

■Increase the separation between the equipment

and receiver.

■Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the receiver is connected.

■Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician 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 the

equipment.

Unpacking

The carton and shipping materials used to protect your

new receiver during shipment were specially designed

to cushion it from shock and vibration.We suggest

that you save the carton and packing materials for

use in shipping if you move,or should the unit ever

need repair.

To minimize the size of the carton in storage, you may

wish to flatten it.This is done by carefully slitting the

tape seams on the bottom and collapsing the carton.

Other cardboard inserts may be stored in the same

manner. Packing materials that cannot be collapsed

should 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 the

shipping protection are recyclable.Please respect the

environment and discard those materials at a local

recycling center.

At this time you should remove the protective plastic

film from the front-panel lens.Leaving the film in place

will affect the performance of your remote control.

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FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS

1Standby/On Button

2Surround Mode Group Selector

3Surround Mode Selector

4Tuning Selector

5Tuner Band Selector

6Preset Station Selector

7Input Source Selector

8Tuner Mode Selector

9Front Panel Control Door

)Volume Control

!Input Indicators

@Speaker/Channel Input Indicators

#Upper Display Line

$Lower Display Line

%Surround Mode Indicators

^Remote Sensor Window

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The following controls and indicators are available on the AVR 7300’s front panel:

The following controls and jacks are located behind the front panel door.To open the door gently press left or right bottom corner edge of the door in and

gently swing the door down towards you.

Main Power Switch

Headphone Jack

Tone Mode Button

Speaker Selector Button

Channel Adjust Selector

Digital Input Selector

Delay Adjust Selector

‹/›Buttons

Set/Video Button

Optical 4 Digital Input

Optical Digital Output

Coaxial 4 Digital Input

Coaxial Digital Output

Video 5 Audio/Video Jacks

Input/Output Indicator

NOTE: 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.

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1Standby/On Button: When the Main Power

Switch is pressed in so that it is in the “ON”

position, press this button to turn on the AVR 7300.

When the unit is in the Standby mode,the switch is

surrounded by amber lighting.When the unit is on, the

lighting around the button is blue.

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 so

that the name of the desired surround mode category

appears in the on-screen display and in the Lower

Display Line $,press the Surround Mode

Selector 3to cycle through the individual modes

available.For example,press this button to select

Dolby modes,and then press the Surround Mode

Selector 3to choose from the various mode

options.

3Surround Mode Selector: Press this button

to select from among the available surround mode

options for the surround mode category selected.

The specific modes will vary based on the number of

speakers available,the surround mode category and

whether the input source is digital or analog. For

example,press the Surround Mode Group Selector

2to select a category such as Dolby or Logic 7,

and then press this button to see the specific mode

choices that are available.For more information on

mode selection, see page XX.

4Tuning Selector: Press the left side of the button

to tune lower-frequency stations and the right side of

the button to tune higher-frequency stations.When

the tuner is in the MANUAL/MONO mode,

each tap of the Selector will increase or decrease the

frequency by one increment.When the tuner receives

a strong-enough signal for adequate reception,

MANUAL TUNED will appear in the Lower

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 a

station with acceptable signal strength.When the next

higher or lower frequency station with a strong-enough

signal is tuned, the frequency scan will stop and the

Lower Display Line $and the on-screen display

will indicate AUTO TUNED.When an FM Stereo

station is tuned, the display will read AUTO ST

TUNED.See page XX for more information on

using the tuner.

5Tuner Band Selector: Pressing this button will

automatically switch the DPR 2005 to the Tuner

mode.Pressing it again will switch between the AM

and FM frequency bands.(See page XX for more

information on the tuner.)

6Preset Stations Selector: Press this button to

scroll up or down through the list of stations that have

been entered into the preset memory.(See page XX

for more information on tuner programming.)

7Input Source Selector: Press this button to

change the input by scrolling up or down through the

list of input sources.

8Tuning Mode Selector: Press this button to

select Auto or Manual tuning.When the button is

pressed so that AUTO/STEREO appears in

the Upper Display Line #,the tuner will search for

the next station with an acceptable signal when the

Tuning Selector 5w

is pressed.When the

button is pressed so that MANUAL/MONO

appears in the Upper Display Line #,each press

of the Tuning Selector 4w

will increase the

frequency. (See page XX for more information on

using the tuner.) This button may also be used to

switch between Stereo and Mono modes for FM radio

reception.When weak reception is encountered, select

the Manual/Mono

tuning mode.Press and hold again to switch back to

Stereo mode.(See page XX for more information on

using the tuner.)

9Front-Panel Control Door: To open the door so

that the front-panel jacks and controls behind this door

may be accessed, gently pull the door down and

towardds you using either lower corner of the door.

)Volume Control:Turn this knob clockwise to

increase the volume,counterclockwise to decrease the

volume.If the AVR 7300 is muted,adjusting the vol-

ume control will automatically release the unit from the

silenced condition.

!Input Indicators: One of these indicators will light

to identify the currently selected input. Note that the

entire list will light briefly each time the unit is turned

on as a test.

@Speaker/Channel Input Indicators: These indi-

cators are multipurpose,indicating both the speaker

type selected for each channel and the incoming data-

signal configuration.The left, center, right, right sur-

round and left surround speaker indicators light as a

single outline around the speaker position indicator

when a “small” speaker is selected and as a larger

icon with three connected boxes when “large” speak-

ers are selected.When only the speaker position let-

ters appear, no speaker has been assigned that posi-

tion. (See page XX for more information on configur-

ing speakers.) The letters inside each box also indicate

the active input channels.For standard analog inputs,

only the L and R will light, indicating a stereo input.

For a digital source, the indicators will light to display

the channels being received at the digital input.When

the letters flash, the digital input has been interrupted

and an UNLOCK message may appear in the

Lower Display Line $.(See page XX for more

information on the Channel Indicators.)

#Upper Display Line: Depending on the unit’s

status,a variety of messages will appear here. In

normal operation, this line will show the current input

source and identify whether an analog or digital input

is in use.When the tuner is selected as the input, this

line will identify the station as AM or FM and show the

frequency and preset number, if any.

$Lower Display Line: Depending on the unit’s

status,a variety of messages will appear here. In nor-

mal operation, the current surround mode will appear

on this line.

%Surround Mode Indicators: One of these

indicators will light to show the surround mode in

use.Depending on the specific combination of input

sources and surround mode selected, more than

one indicator may light. (See page XX for more

information.)

^Remote Sensor Window: The sensor behind

this window receives infrared signals from the remote

control.Aim the remote at this area and do not block

or cover it unless an external remote sensor is

installed.

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FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS

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NOTE: 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.

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 bottom edge of the panel and gently

swing the door down towards you.

Main Power Switch: Press this switch to

apply power to the AVR 7300.When the switch is

pressed in, the unit is placed in a Standby mode,as

indicated by the lighting around the Standby/On

Indicator 1turning amber.The switch MUST be

pressed in to operate the unit.To turn the unit off and

prevent the use of the remote control, this switch

should be pressed until it pops out from the front

panel so that the word “OFF” may be read at the top

of the switch.

NOTE: This switch is normally left in the “ON”position.

Headphone Jack: This jack may be used to

listen to the AVR 7300’s output through a pair of

headphones.Be certain that the headphones have a

standard 1/4" stereo phone plug, or that you use an

adapter, as needed, to convert the plug on your head-

phones to the 1/4" jack used on the AVR.When the

headphone 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 one of the

Dolby Headphone modes for an enhanced listening

experience.For more information on headphone lis-

tening, see page XX.

Tone Mode Button: This button controls the

tone mode settings,enabling adjustment of the bass

and treble boost/cut.You may also use it to take the

tone controls out of the signal path completely for

“flat” response.The first press of the button displays a

TONE MODE message in the Lower Display

Line $and in the on-screen display.To take the

controls out of the signal path, press either of the

¤/⁄Buttons until the display reads

TONE OUT.To change the bass or treble settings,

press the button again until the desired option appears

in the Lower Display Line $and in the on-screen

display and then press either of the ‹/›Buttons

to enter the desired boost or cut setting. See

page XX for more information on the tone controls.

Speaker Selector Button: Press this button

to begin the process of configuring the AVR 7300 for

the type of speakers it is being used with. For com-

plete information on configuring the speaker settings,

see page XX.

Channel Adjust Selector: Press the button to

begin the process of adjusting the channel level out-

puts using the source currently playing through your

DPR. For complete information on adjusting the chan-

nel output level, see page XX.

Digital Input Selector: Press this button to

begin the process of selecting a digital source for use

with the currently selected input. Once the button has

been pressed, use the ¤/⁄Buttons to

choose the desired input and then press the

Set/Video Button to enter the setting into the

unit’s memory. See page XX for more information on

digital audio.

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Headphone Jack

Tone Mode Button

Speaker Selector Button

Channel Adjust Selector

Digital Input Selector

Delay Adjust Selector

‹/›Buttons

Set/Video Button

Optical 4 Digital Input

Optical Digital Output

Coaxial 4 Digital Input

Coaxial Digital Output

Video 5 Audio/Video Jacks

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Delay Adjust Selector: Press this button to

begin the process of adjusting the delay settings.See

page XX for more information on delay adjustments.

¤/⁄Buttons: When making system config-

uration changes using the front-panel controls,press

these buttons to scroll through the available choices

for the option being adjusted.

Set/Video Button: This button has two func-

tions.Press it to turn the video processing circuits on

or off, as indicated by FAROUDJA:ON or

FAROUDJA:OFF messages in the Lower

Display Line $and semi-OSD display. (See page

XX for more information on the video processing cir-

cuits.) The button is also used when making many of

the configuration and setup adjustments from the front

panel.When selecting a specific item to adjust, or after

selection a configuration setting with the ‹/›Buttons

,press this button to enter the setting informa-

tion to the unit’s memory.

Optical 4 Digital Input: Connect the optical

digital output of an audio or video product to this jack.

Optical Digital Output: Connect this jack

to the optical digital audio input of a compatible

digital recorder.

Coaxial 4 Digital Jack: Connect the coaxial

digital input or output for a digital audio product such

as a portable audio player or video game to this jack.

The jack is normally an input, but may be switched to

an output for recording using the menu system. See

page XX for more information.

Coaxial Digital Output: Connect this jack

to the digital digital audio input of a compatible

digital recorder.

Video 5 Input/Output Jacks: These

audio/video jacks may be used as either an input or

output for temporary connection to video games or

portable audio/video products such as camcorders

and portable audio players.(See page XX for more

information on switching these jacks between an

input and output.)

Input/Output Status Indicator: This LED indi-

cator will normally light green to show that the front-

panel Video 5 Input/Output Jack is operating

as an input.When this jack is configured for use as an

output, the appropriate indicator will turn red to show

that the jack may be used as an output for recording.

(See page XX for more information on configuring the

front-panel jacks as outputs,rather than inputs.)

5

4

3

2

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9

8

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REAR-PANEL AUDIO CONNECTIONS

åFront Speaker Outputs

∫Surround Speaker Outputs

çSurround Back/Multiroom Speaker Outputs

∂Tape Outputs

éTape Inputs

ƒCD Inputs

©DVD Audio Inputs

˙Video 4 Audio Inputs

îVideo 3 Audio Inputs

∆Video 2 Audio Outputs

˚Video 2 Audio Inputs

¬Preamp Outputs

µSubwoofer Output

ñVideo 1 Audio Inputs

øMultiroom Audio Outputs

πVideo 1 Audio Outputs

œOptical Digital Audio Output

®Optical Digital Audio Inputs

ßCoaxial Digital Output

†Coaxial Digital Audio Inputs

ü8 Channel Direct Audio Inputs

√Center Speaker Output

NOTE:To assist in making the correct connections for

multichannel input, output and speaker connections,

all connection jacks and terminals are color-coded

in conformance with the CEA standards as follows:

Front Left: White

Front Right: Red

Center: Green

Surround Left: Blue

Surround Right: Gray

Surround Back Left: Brown

Surround Back Right: Tan

Subwoofer: Purple

Digital Audio: Orange

Composite Video: Yellow

Component Video “Y”: Green

Component Video “Pr”: Red

Component Video “Pb”: Blue

NOTE: 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.

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10 REAR-PANEL AUDIO CONNECTIONS

åFront Speaker Outputs: Connect these outputs to

the matching + or – terminals on your left and right

speakers.When making speaker connections always

make certain to maintain correct polarity by connecting the

color-coded (white for front left and red for front right) (+)

terminals on the DPR 2005 to the red (+)

terminals on the speakers and the black (–) terminals on

the DPR 2005 to the black (–) terminals on the speakers.

See page 16 for more information on speaker polarity.

∫Surround Speaker Outputs: Connect these outputs

to the matching + and – terminals on your surround

channel speakers.In conformance with the CEA color-

code specification,the blue terminal is the positive,or “+”

terminal that should be connected to the red (+) terminal

on the Surround Left speaker with older color-coding,

while the gray terminal should be connected to the red (+)

terminal on the Surround Right speaker with the older

color-coding.Connect the black (–) terminal on the AVR to

the matching black negative (–) terminals for each sur-

round speaker.(See page XX for more information on

speaker polarity.

çSurround Back/Multiroom Speaker Outputs:

These speaker terminals are normally used to power the

surround back left/surround back right speakers

in a 7.1-channel system.However,they may also be used

to power the speakers in a second zone,which

will 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 the

Multiroom Output,you must change a setting in the

MULTI-ROOM SETUP menu of the OSD sys-

tem.See page XX for more information on configuring this

speaker output.In normal surround system use,the brown

and black terminals are the surround back left channel

positive (+) and negative (–) connections and the tan and

black 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 con-

nections on

the left remote zone speaker and connect the tan and

black SBR terminals to the red and black terminals on the

right remote zone speaker.

∂Tape Outputs: Connect these jacks to the

Record/Input jacks of an audio recorder.

Tape Inputs: Connect these jacks to the Play/Oout

jacks of an audio recorder.

ƒCD Audio Inputs: Connect these jacks to the

left/right analog audio output of a compact disc player or

CD changer or other audio source.

©DVD Audio Inputs: Connect the left/right analog

audio jacks of a DVD player or other video source to these

jacks.When digital audio and/or component video outputs

are used with a DVD player and the AVR 7300,the default

connection points are the Coaxial 1 Digital Audio Input

†and the DVD Component Video Inputs F.If other

jacks are used to connect a DVD player,the AVR may be

reconfigured to accommodate the hookup by using the

IN/OUT SETUP menu as shown on page XX.

˙Video 4 Audio Inputs: Connect the left/right analog

audio outputs of a video device to these jacks.The AVR

7300’s remote control has a satellite receiver as the

default for this input,but you may connect any video

source such as a VCR,HDTV receiver,personal video

recorder,or other device to these inputs.Note that if the

source device offers either digital audio or component

video capability, those connections must be made sepa-

rately, and the AVR 7300 configured accordingly.(See

page XX for more information on configuring an input for

various source options.)

îVideo 3 Audio Inputs: Connect the left/right analog

audio outputs of a video device to these jacks.The AVR

7300’s remote control has a cable set-top as the default

for this input,but you may connect any video source such

as a VCR,HDTV or satellite receiver,personal video

recorder,or other device to these inputs.Note that if the

source device offers either digital audio or component

video capability, those connections must be made sepa-

rately, and the AVR 7300 configured accordingly.(See

page XX for more information on configuring an input for

various source options.)

∆Video 2 Audio Outputs: Connect the left/right analog

audio RECORD/IN jacks of a video recording device such

as a VCR,DVD-Recorder or personal video recorder to

these jacks.

˚Video 2 Audio Inputs: Connect the left/right

analog audio PLAY/OUT jacks of a video recording device

such as a VCR,DVD-Recorder or personal video recorder

to these jacks.The AVR 7300’s remote control has a “TV”

as the default for this input,but you may connect any

video source such as a VCR,HDTV or cable set-top box,

personal video recorder,or other device to these inputs.

Note that if the source device offers either digital audio or

component video capability, those connections must be

made separately, and the AVR 7300 configured accord-

ingly. (See page XX for more information on configuring an

input for various source options.)

¬Preamp Outputs: Connect these jacks to an option-

al,external power amplifier for applications where higher

power is desired.

µSubwoofer 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.

ñVideo 1 Audio Outputs: Connect the left/right analog

audio RECORD/IN jacks of a video recording device such

as a VCR,DVD-Recorder or personal video recorder to

these jacks.

øMultiroom Audio Outputs: Connect these jacks to

the optional external audio power amplifier that delivers the

source selected for multizone distribution.

πVideo 1 Audio Inputs: Connect the left/right analog

audio PLAY/OUT jacks of a video recording device such

as a VCR,DVD-Recorder or personal video recorder to

these jacks.

The AVR 7300’s remote control has a VCR as the default

for this input,but you may connect any video source such

as a VCR,HDTV or cable set-top box,personal video

recorder,or other device to these inputs.Note that if the

source device offers either digital audio or component

video capability, those connections must be made sepa-

rately, and the AVR 7300 configured accordingly.(See

page XX for more information on configuring an input for

various source options.)

œOptical Digital Audio Output: Connect this jack to

the optical digital input connector on a CD-R/RW,MiniDisc

or other compatible digital recorder.

®Optical Digital Audio Inputs: Connect the optical

digital output from a DVD player,HDTV receiver,the S/P-

DIF output of a compatible computer sound card playing

MP3 files or streams,LD player or CD

player to these

jacks.The signal may be a Dolby Digital signal,a DTS signal

or a standard PCM digital source.

ßCoaxial Digital Audio Output: Connect this jack to

the coaxial digital input of a CD-R/RW,MiniDisc or other

compatible digital recorder.

†Coaxial Digital Audio Inputs: Connect the coax digi-

tal output from a DVD player,HDTV receiver,the

S/P-DIF output of a compatible computer

sound card play-

ing MP3 files or streams,LD player

or CD player to these

jacks.The signal may be a Dolby Digital signal,DTS signal

or a standard PCM digital source.Do not connect the RF

digital output of an LD player to

these jacks.

ü8-Channel Direct Inputs:These jacks are used for

connection to source devices such as DVD-Audio

SACD players with discrete analog outputs.Depending

the source device in use,all eight jacks may be used,

though in many cases only connections to the front

left/right,center,surround left/right and LFE

(subwoofer input) jacks will be used for standard

5.1 audio signals.

√Center Speaker Outputs:Connect these outputs to

the matching + and – terminals on your center channel

speaker.In conformance with the CEA color-code specifi-

cation,the green terminal is the positive,or “+”terminal

that should be connected to the red (+) terminal on

speakers with the older color-coding.Connect the black

(–) terminal on the DPR to the black negative (–) terminal

on your speaker.(See page 16 for more information on

speaker polarity.)

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VIDEO AND SYSTEM CONNECTIONS 11

AAmp Trigger

BMultiroom IR Input

CRemote IR Output

DRemote IR Input

EComponent Video Monitor Outputs

FDVD Component Video Inputs

GComponent Video 2 Inputs

HComponent Video 1 Inputs

IDVD Video Inputs

JVideo Monitor Outputs

KVideo 4 Video Inputs

LA-Bus Connectors

MVideo 1 Video Outputs

NVideo 1 Video Inputs

OMultiroom Video Outputs

PAC Power Cord Jack

QUnswitched AC Outlet

RSwitched AC Outlets

SRS-232 Port

TVideo 2 Video Inputs

UVideo 2 Video Outputs

VVideo 3 Video Inputs

WFM Antenna Jack

XAM Antenna Terminals

NOTE:To assist in making the correct connections for

multichannel input, output and speaker connections,

all connection jacks and terminals are color-coded

in conformance with the CEA standards as follows:

Front Left: White

Front Right: Red

Center: Green

Surround Left: Blue

Surround Right: Gray

Surround Back Left: Brown

Surround Back Right: Tan

Subwoofer: Purple

Digital Audio: Orange

Composite Video: Yellow

Component Video “Y”: Green

Component Video “Pr”: Red

Component Video “Pb”: Blue

NOTE: 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.

KLM

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VIDEO AND SYSTEM CONNECTIONS

AAmp Trigger: Connect this jack to a the “Trigger In”

jack of an optional,external power amplifier that is

equipped for remote turn-on via a xx volt signal.When

this connection is used,the AVR 7300 will automatically

send a low voltage signal that turns on the amp when the

AVR is on,and since the signal is not present when the

AVR is turned off,the amplifier will also turn off with the

AVR 7300.

BMultiroom IR Input:Connect the output of an IR

sensor in a remote room to this jack to operate the

AVR’s multiroom control system.

CRemote IR Output: This connection permits the

IR sensor in the receiver to serve other remote con-

trolled devices.Connect this jack to the “IR IN”jack on

Harman Kardon (or other compatible) equipment.

DRemote IR Input: If the AVR 7300’s front-panel

IR sensor is blocked due to cabinet doors or other

obstructions, an external IR sensor may be used.

Connect the output of the sensor to this jack.

EComponent Video Monitor Outputs: Connect

these outputs to the component video inputs of a

video projector or monitor.When a source connected

to one of the Component Video Inputs EGH is

selected the signal will be sent to these jacks.

FDVD Component Video Inputs: Connect the

component video outputs of a DVD player or any

other video source equipped with Y/Pr/Pb or RGB

component video outputs to these jacks.The factory

default is for these jacks to be linked to the DVD

audio inputs ©and the Coaxial 1 Digital Audio

Input ®,but you may change the setting at any time

through the IN/OUT SETUP Menu. See page XX for

more information on configuring the component video

inputs.

GComponent Video 2 Inputs: These inputs may

be used with any video source device equipped with

analog Y/Pr/Pb or RGB component video outputs.The

factory default is for these jacks to be linked to the

Video 2 through Video 4 inputs,but you may change

the setting at any time through the IN/OUT

SETUP menu. See page XX for more information

on configuring the component video inputs.

HComponent Video 1 Inputs: These inputs may

be used with any video source device equipped with

analog Y/Pr/Pb or RGB component video outputs.The

factory default is for these jacks to be linked to the

Video 1 input, but you may change the setting at any

time through the IN/OUT SETUP menu. See

page XX for more information on configuring the

component video inputs.

IDVD Video Inputs: These inputs may be used

with any video source device equipped with analog

Y/Pr/Pb or RGB component video outputs.The factory

default is for these jacks to be linked to the Video 1

input, but you may change the setting at any time

through the IN/OUT SETUP menu. See

page XX for more information on configuring the

component video inputs.

JVideo Monitor Outputs: Connect these jacks to

the composite or S-Video input of a TV monitor or

video projector to view the on-screen menus and the

output of any standard video source selected by the

receiver’s video switcher. Note that if both standard

composite and S-Video sources are used, you must

make connections from both Video Monitor Output

jacks to your video display. In addition,if component

video sources are used, you must also connect the

Component Video Outputs Eto the video display.

KVideo 4 Video Inputs: Connect the composite or

S-Video jacks of a video device to these jacks.The

AVR 7300’s remote control has a satellite receiver as

the default for this input, but you may connect any

video source such as a VCR, HDTV receiver, personal

video recorder, or other device to these inputs.(See

page XX for more information on configuring an input

for various source options.)

LA-BUS Connectors:

Connect these jacks to an

optional

A-BUS®-certified remote modules to extend the

multiroom capabilities of your AVR 7300. See page XX

for more information on A-BUS.

MVideo 1 Outputs:

Connect the composite or

S-Video RECORD/IN jacks of a video recording device

such as a VCR, DVD-Recorder or personal video

recorder to these jacks.

NVideo 1 Inputs:

Connect the composite or S-Video

PLAY/OUT jacks of a video recording device such as a

VCR, DVD-Recorder or personal video recorder to these

jacks.The AVR 7300’s remote control has a VCR as the

default for this input, but you may connect any video

source such as a VCR, HDTV or cable set-top box, per-

sonal video recorder, or other device to these inputs.(See

page XX for more information on configuring an input for

various source options.)

OMultiroom Video Outputs:

:Connect these jacks

to an the cabling and/or an optional, external video distri-

bution amplifier that delivers the video source selected for

the multizone distribution to the remote rooms.

PAC Power Cord Jack: Connect the AC power

cord to this jack when the installation is complete.

To ensure safe operation, use only the power cord

supplied with the unit. If a replacement is required,

it must be of the same type and capacity.

QUnswitched AC Outlet: This outlet may be used

to power any AC device.The power will remain on at

this outlet regardless of whether the DPR 2005 is

on or off.

RSwitched AC Outlets: These outlets may be used

to power any device you wish to have turned on when

the DPR 2005 is turned on with the Standby/On

Switch 1.

SRS-232 Port:This jack may be used to control

the AVR 7300 over a bi-directional RS-232 serial

control link to a compatible computer or programmable

remote 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.This jack may also link to a compatible

computer to upgrade the software and operating sys-

tem of the AVR 7300 when appropriate upgrades are

available.

TVideo 1 Inputs: Connect the composite or S-Video

PLAY/OUT jacks of a video recording device such as a

VCR,DVD-Recorder or personal video recorder to these

jacks.The AVR 7300’s remote control has a VCR as the

default for this input,but you may connect any video

source such as a VCR,HDTV or cable set-top box, per-

sonal video recorder,or other device to these inputs.(See

page XX for more information on configuring an input for

various source options.)

UVideo 2 Outputs: Connect the composite or

S-Video RECORD/IN jacks of a video recording device

such as a VCR,DVD-Recorder or personal video

recorder to these jacks.

VVideo 3 Video Inputs: Connect the composite or

S-Video jacks of a video device to these jacks.The AVR

7300’s remote control has a satellite receiver as the

default for this input,but you may connect any video

source such as a VCR,HDTV receiver, personal video

recorder,or other device to these inputs.(See page XX

for more information on configuring an input for various

source options.)

WFM Antenna: Connect the supplied indoor or an

optional external FM antenna to this terminal.

XAMAntenna: Connect theAM loop antenna sup-

plied with the receiver to these terminals.If an external

AM antenna is used,make connections to the AM and

GND terminals in accordance with the instructions

supplied with the antenna.

NOTE: The total power consumption of all devices

connected to the rear panel AC outlets should not

exceed 100 watts.

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Power Off Button

Power On Button

LCD Information Display

Input Selectors

AVR Selector

DSP Surround Mode Selector

Test Button

Video Processing On/Off Button

Direct Button

Clear Button

Numeric Keys

Tuning Mode Button

mDim Button

nChannel Select Button

oNavigation Button

Digital Select Button

Set Button

Volume Up/Down Buttons

Transport Fast-Play/Scan Buttons

Main Transport Controls

Track Skip Up/Down Buttons

Preset Up/Down Button

Tuning Up/Down Button

Disc Skip Button

Program Button

Light Button

Multiroom Button



Macro Buttons



Sleep Button



Night Mode Button



OSD Button



Tone Control Button



Mute Button



AM/FM Button



Channel Up/Down Selector



Transport Play Buttons



Delay Select Button



Speaker Select Button

Memory Button

Stereo Mode Select Button

DTS Neo:6 Mode Select Button



Logic 7 Mode Select Button

DTS Digital Mode Select Button

Dolby Mode Select Button

6/8-Channel Input Select

SPL Select Button

EzSet Microphone Sensor

Lens









PQ



M

























NOTES:

• The function names shown here are each button’s feature when used with the AVR 7300.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 13MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 13

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MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS

IMPORTANT NOTE: The AVR 7300’s remote may

be programmed to control up to nine devices,

including the AVR 7300. Before using the remote,

it is important to remember to press the Input

Selector Button

that corresponds to the unit

you wish to operate.In addition, the AVR 7300’s

remote is shipped from the factory to operate the

AVR 7300 and most Harman Kardon CD or DVD

players and cassette decks.The remote is also

capable of operating a wide variety of other products

using the control codes that are part of the remote.

Before using the remote with other products,follow

the instructions on pages XX – XX to program 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 Input

Selectors d.The descriptions shown here primarily

detail the functions of the remote when it is used to

operate the AVR 7300.

aPower Off Button: Press this button to place

the AVR 7300 or a selected device in the Standby

mode.Note that this will turn off the main room

functions,but if the Multiroom system is activated,

it will continue to function.

Power On Button: Press this button to turn on

the power to a device selected by first pressing one of

the Input Selectors

LCD Information Display: This two-line screen

displays various information depending on the com-

mands that have been entered into the remote.

Input Selectors: Pressing one of these buttons

will perform three actions at the same time. First, if the

AVR 7300 is not turned on, this will power up the unit.

Next, it will select the source shown on the button as

the input to the AVR 7300. Finally, it will change the

remote control so that it controls the device selected.

After pressing one of these buttons you must press

the AVR Selector Button

again to operate the

AVR 7300’s functions with the remote.

AVR Selector: Pressing this button will switch the

remote so that it will operate the AVR 7300's functions.If

the AVR 7300 is in the Standby mode,it will also turn

the AVR 7300 on.

DSP Surround Mode Selector: Press this

button to select one of the DSP surround modes,such

as VMAx, Hall 1, Hall 2 or Theater. Each press of the

button selects another mode.(See page XX for more

information on surround modes.)

gTest Button: Press this button to begin the

sequence used to calibrate the AVR 7300’s output

levels.(See page XX for more information on calibrat-

ing the AVR 7300.)

hVideo Processing On/Off Button: :Press this

button to turn the video processing circuits on or off.

See page xx for more information.

Direct Button: Press this button when the tuner

is in use to start the sequence for direct entry of a

station’s frequency.After pressing the button, simply

press the proper Numeric Keys

to select a

station. (See page XX for more information on the tuner.)

Clear 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.

Numeric Keys:These buttons serve as a ten-

button numeric keypad to enter tuner preset positions.

They are also used to select channel numbers when

TV,Cable or SAT has been selected on the remote,or

to 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 Information

Display. (See page XX for more information on renam-

ing devices and keys.)

Tuning Mode Button: Press this button to

change the tuner mode between manual and

automatic.When the button is pressed so that

AUTO/STEREO appears in the Upper

Display Line #and in the on-screen display, only

stations with acceptable signal quality will be tuned,

and the tuner will play FM stations in stereo,when

available.In the AUTO mode, when the Tuning

Up/Down Buttons 8w

≠

are pressed, the unit

will automatically search for the next available station

with good signal strength.When this button is pressed

so that MANUAL/MONO appears in the Upper

Display Line #and in the on-screen display each

press of the Tuning Up/Down Buttons 8w

≠

will move the frequency up or down in single-step

increments.When the FM band is in use, pressing the

button so that the MANUAL mode is activated will

enable you to tune stations with weak signals by

changing to monaural reception. (See page XX for

more information on tuner operation.)

mDim Button: This button activates the Dimmer

function, which reduces the brightness of the front-

panel display, or turns it off entirely. Press the button

once to reduce the display brightness by 50%, and

press it again within five seconds and the main display

will go completely dark. Note that this setting is tem-

porary; regardless of any changes, the display will

always return to full brightness when the AVR is turned

on.The blue accent lighting inside the volume control

will go out when the panel lights are at half brightness

or when they are fully dimmed.

nChannel Select Button:This button is used to

start the process of setting the AVR 7300’s output levels

to an external source.Once this button is pressed, press

the ⁄/¤on the Navigation Button oto select the

channel being adjusted, then press the Set Button q,

followed by the ⁄/¤on the Navigation Button

again,to change the level setting.(See page XX for more

information.)

Navigation Button: This single disc-like button is

used to navigate through the on-screen configuration

menus,to scroll through the options list and to select

choices 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 direction

indicated by the ⁄¤‹› icons printed on the button

disc.Depending on the menu being used, pressing the

button will either change a specific menu or configura-

tion choice or it will change the option shown in the

on-screen or front-panel display.The sections in this

manual describing the unit’s individual features and

configuration options contain specific information on

how the navigation controls are used.

Digital Select Button: Press this button to assign

one of the digital inputs ®†

to a source.

(See page 33 for more information on using digital

inputs.)

Set Button:This button is used to enter settings

into the AVR 7300’s memory. It is also used in the

setup procedures for delay time,speaker configuration

and channel output level adjustment.

Volume Up/Down Buttons:These controls

share the disc in the lower portion of the remote with

the Channel Up/Down Selector .To raise the

volume,press the button marked ⁄by pressing

towards the top of the remote.To lower the volume,

press the button marked ¤by pressing towards the

bottom of the remote.The ‹/›buttons on the left and

right sides of this disc change channels up or down

when the TV,cable box or satellite Input Selectors

have been pressed.

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MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS

MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 15

MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS

sTransport Fast-Play/Scan Buttons: These but-

tons have no direct function on the AVR 7300, but

they are used when the remote is programmed for a

compatible DVD, CD or tape player. Pressing these but-

tons will transmit a fast-play forward, fast-play reverse,

or fast-forward or fast-reverse scan command, accord-

ing to the capabilities of the player being controlled. In

the factory default setting,these buttons are prepro-

grammed

with the remote codes for Harman Kardon

DVD players

so that you may control a compatible

player even when the remote is directly controlling the

DPR, a TV set, or a cable or satellite set-top box.

Main Transport Controls: These buttons have

no direct function on the AVR 7300 but are used

when the remote is programmed for a compatible

DVD, 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 control

a compatible player even when the remote is directly

controlling the AVR, a TV set, or a cable or satellite

set-top box.

Track Skip Up/Down Buttons: These buttons

do not have a direct function with the AVR 7300, but

when used with a compatibly programmed CD or DVD

changer will change the track or chapter currently being

played. In the factory default setting,these buttons are

programmed with the remote codes for Harman Kardon

DVD players so that you may control a compatible player

even when the remote is directly controlling the AVR,

a TV set, or a cable or satellite set-top box.

Preset Up/Down Button: When the tuner is in

use,press this button to scroll through the stations

programmed into the AVR 7300’s memory.

wTuning Up/Down Button: Press this button

when the tuner is in use to change the station to one

with a higher or lower frequency.When the tuner is in

the MANUAL/MONO mode, each tap of the

Selector will increase or decrease the frequency by

one increment.When the tuner receives a strong-

enough signal for adequate reception, MANUAL

TUNED will appear in the Lower 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 a station with accept-

able signal strength.When the next higher- or lower-

frequency station with a strong enough signal is tuned,

the frequency scan will stop and the Lower Display

Line $and the on-screen display will indicate

AUTO TUNED.When an FM Stereo station is

tuned, the display will read AUTO ST TUNED.

See page 35 for more information on using the tuner.

Disc Skip Button:This button has no direct

function for the AVR 7300 but may be used to

change the disc in a CD or DVD changer when the

remote is programmed for that type of device.

Program Button: This button is used to begin

the process of programming the remote.Press and hold

this button for three seconds to place the remote in the

programming mode.Once the red LED under the Set

Button

lights,release the button.You may then

select from the desired option. (See pages XX – XX for

more information on configuring the remote.)

Light Button: Press this button to activate the

remote’s backlight for ease of use in darkened rooms.

Multiroom Button: Press this button to begin

the process of activating the multiroom system or to

change the input or volume level for the second zone.

(See page XX for more information on the multiroom

system.)



Macro Buttons: Press these buttons to store or

recall a “Macro”, which is a preprogrammed sequence

of commands stored in the remote.(See page XX for

more information on macros.)



Sleep Button: Press this button to place the unit

in the Sleep mode.After the time shown in the display,

the AVR 7300 will automatically go into the Standby

mode.Each press of the button changes the time until

turn-off in the following order:

When the Sleep timer is in use,the front-panel dis-

plays and other indicators will dim to half-brightness.



Night Mode Button: Press this button to acti-

vate the Night mode.This mode is available in specially

encoded Dolby Digital sources,and it preserves

dialogue (center channel) intelligibility at low volume

levels.



OSD Button: Press this button to activate or turn

off the On-Screen Display (OSD) system used to set up

or adjust the AVR 7300’s parameters.

Tone Control Button: This button controls the

tone mode settings,enabling adjustment of the bass

and treble boost/cut.You may also use it to take the

tone controls out of the signal path completely for

“flat” response.The first press of the button displays a

TONE IN message in the Lower Display Line

$and in the on-screen display.To take the controls

out of the signal path press either of the ⁄/¤

Navigation Buttons ountil the display reads

TONE OUT.To change the bass or treble settings,

press the button again until the desired option appears

in the Lower Display Line $and on-screen display

and then press either of the ⁄/¤Navigation

Buttons oto enter the desired boost or cut

setting. See page XX for more information on the

tone controls.



Mute Button: Press this button to momentarily

silence the AVR 7300 or TV set being controlled,

depending on which device has been selected.



AM/FM Button: Press this button to select the

AVR 7300’s tuner as the listening choice. Pressing this

button when the tuner is already in use will select

between the AM and FM bands.



Channel Up/Down Selector: These selectors

share the disc in the lower portion of the remote with

the Volume Up/Down Buttons

.They have no

function when the DPR is being controlled, but when

programmed for use with a VCR,TV,cable box, satel-

lite receiver or other similar product they will change

the channel up or down. See pages XX – XX for more

information on programming the remote.



Transport Play Buttons: These buttons have no

direct function on the AVR 7300, but they are used

when the remote is programmed for a compatible

DVD, CD or tape player.Pressing these buttons will

transmit a forward- or reverse-play command,

according to the capabilities of the player being

controlled. In the factory default setting,these buttons

are programmed for Harman Kardon DVD players so

that you may control a compatible player even when

the remote is directly controlling the AVR, a TV set

or a cable or satellite set-top box.

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Delay Select Button: This button selects

adjustments to the A/V Sync Delay and the individual

channel delays.The first press of the button displays

an A/V SYNC DELAY message in the Lower

Display Line $and in the on-screen display, which

means that you may change the amount of time that

all channels are delayed together behind the video.

This enables you to compensate for the loss of lip

sync 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 qwhile

the A/V SYNC DELAY message is visible

and then use the ⁄/¤Navigation Button o

to 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 ountil the desired channel

name is shown, and then press the Set Button q.

Use the ⁄/¤Navigation Buttons oto change

the delay amount. (See page XX for more information

on delay options.)



Speaker Select Button: Press this button

to begin the process of configuring the AVR 7300’s

bass management system.Then press the ⁄/¤

Navigation Button oto select the channel you

wish to set up. Press the Set Button qand

then select another channel to configure.When all

adjustments have been completed, press the Set

Button qtwice to exit the settings and return to

normal operation. (See page XX for more information

on speaker setup.)



Memory Button: Press this button to enter a

radio station to the AVR 7300’s preset memory. First,

tune the desired station, and then press this button.

Within five 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 you

wish to assign to the station. (See page XX for more

information.)



Stereo Mode Select Button: Press this button

to select a stereo listening mode.When the button is

pressed so that SURROUND OFF appears in

the Lower Display Line &,the AVR will operate in

a bypass mode with true,fully analog,two-channel

left/right stereo mode with no surround processing or

bass management, as opposed to other modes where

digital processing is used.When the button is pressed

so that SURROUND OFF appears in the Lower

Display Line &,and the DSP and SURROUND

OFF Surround Mode Indicators *are lit, you will

enjoy a two-channel presentation of the sound along

with the benefits of bass management. Depending on

whether your system is configured for 5.1 or 6.1/7.1

channels,the next press of the button will cause either

5CHSTEREO or 7CHSTEREO to

appear, and the stereo signal will be routed to all five

(or seven) speakers. (See page XX for more informa-

tion on stereo playback modes.)



DTS Neo:6 Mode Select Button: Press this

button as needed to select one of the DTS Neo:6

modes.(See page XX for the available DTS Neo:6

options.)



Logic 7 Mode Select Button: Press this button

to select from among the available Logic 7 surround

modes.(See page XX for the available Logic 7 options.)



DTS Digital Mode Select Button: When a

DTS-encoded digital source is playing, each press of

this 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’s

speaker configuration.When a DTS source is not in

use,this button has no function. (See page XX for the

available DTS digital options.)



Dolby Mode Select Button: This button is used

to select from the available Dolby Surround modes.

Each press of this button will select

one of the Dolby

Pro Logic II or Dolby Pro Logic IIx modes.

When a

Dolby Digital-encoded source is in use,the Dolby

Digital mode may also be selected. (See page XX for

the available Dolby surround mode options.)



8-Channel Input Select: Press this button to

select the device connected to the 8-Channel Direct

Inputs .(See page XX for more information.)



SPL Select Button:This button activates the

EzSet function to quickly and accurately calibrate the

AVR 7300’s output levels.When the button is pressed

you will then need to select between automatic EzSet

operation or using the remote as a manual SPL meter

by pressing the ⁄/¤Navigation Button ountil

your choice appears in the remote’s LCD display.

Press the Set Button qto enter the setting, and

then follow the instructions as displayed in the LCD

display. (For complete information, see page XX.)



EzSet Microphone Sensor: The microphone

sensor that is used by the EzSet system is behind the

three slots at the top of the remote control.When

using EzSet to calibrate the AVR 7300, be certain that

the slots are not covered. (See page XX for more

information on using EzSet.)



Lens: The infrared emitters behind the plastic

lens at the top of the remote communicate the remote

codes to the AVR 7300. Be certain that the lens is not

covered when using the remote,and point the lens

toward the AVR for best results.In learning mode, the

remote receives IR codes to be learned through a

sensor behind the lens.

NOTE: DO NOT remove the rubber plug that is supplied

to cover the jack on the upper right side of the remote.

The jack is not active and is reserved for future use.

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ZONE II REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS

The Zone II remote may be used either in the same

room where the AVR 7300 is located or in a separate

room with an optional infrared sensor that is connected

to the AVR 7300’s Multiroom IR Input jack.

When it is used in the same room as the DPR 2005,

it will control the functions of the DPR 2005 or any

compatible Harman Kardon products in that room.

When it is used in a separate room via a sensor con-

nected to the Multiroom IR Input Bjack, the but-

tons for Power,Input Source,Volume and Mute will

control the source and volume for the second zone,as

connected to the Multiroom Audio and Video

Outputs øO jacks.(See page XX for complete

information on using the Multiroom system.)

Power Off Button: When used in the room

where the AVR 7300 is located, press this button

to place the unit in Standby.When it is used in a

remote room with a sensor that is connected to the

Multiroom IR Input Bjack, this button turns the

Multiroom system on and off.

∫

AVR Selector Button: Press this button to turn

on the DPR 2005.The input in use when the unit was

last on will be selected.

AM/FM Tuner Selector: Press this button

to select the Tuner as the input to the Multiroom

system. Press it again to change between the AM

and FM bands.

∂

Input Selectors: When the DPR 2005 is off,

press one of these buttons to select a specific input

and turn the unit on.When the unit is already in use,

pressing one of these buttons will change the input.

NOTE: The Zone II remote may not be used to select

the Front-Panel Video 5 Input $.However, you

may assign a source connected to these jacks to the

Multiroom System using the Multiroom Button `

on the remote or the MULTI-ROOM SETUP

menu. See page 39 for more information.

≠

Tuning Up/Down – Fast Play Buttons: When

the Zone II remote is used in the same room as the

DPR 2005,these buttons may be used to change the

frequency of the tuner.These buttons may also control

the Fast Play or Fast Reverse functions of compatible

Harman Kardon CD, DVD or cassette decks in the

same room, or from a remote room when an IR link

is connected to the DPR 2005.

Record/Pause Button: Press this button to

activate the Record or Pause function on compatible

Harman Kardon CD, DVD or cassette deck products.

Preset Up/Down – Track Skip Buttons: When

the DPR 2005’s tuner is selected as the input source,

these buttons will move up or down through the list of

stations that have been stored in the preset memory.

When a CD or DVD changer or player is selected,

these buttons activate the Forward or Reverse Track

or Chapter Skip functions.

Disc Skip Buttons: Press these buttons to

change discs on a compatible Harman Kardon CD or

DVD changer or player.

Volume Up/Down Buttons: When the Zone II

remote is used in the room where the AVR 7300 is

located, press this button to raise or lower the volume

in that room.When it is used in a remote room with a

sensor that is connected to the Multiroom IR Input

Bjack, this button will raise or lower the volume in

the remote room.

∆

Play Forward/Reverse/Stop Buttons: Press

these buttons to control compatible Harman Kardon

CD, DVD or cassette players.

Mute Button: When the Zone II remote is used

in the room where the DPR 2005 is located,press

this button to temporarily silence the unit.When it is

used in a remote room with a sensor that is connected

to the Multiroom IR Input Bjack, this button will

temporarily silence the feed to the remote room

only. Press the button again to return to the previous

volume level.

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.

Power Off Button

∫

AVR Selector Button

AM/FM Tuner Selector

∂

Input Selectors

≠

Tuning Up/Down – Fast Play Buttons

Record/Pause Button

Preset Up/Down – Track Skip Buttons

Disc Skip Button

Volume Up/Down Buttons

∆

Play Forward/Reverse/Stop Buttons

Mute Button

POWER

OFF

MUTE

AVR

AM/

VID 1

VID 3

DVD CD TAPE

DN TUNING

PRESET

VOLUME

DISC SKIP

VID 4

VID 2

ZONE II REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 17

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INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS

System Installation

After unpacking the unit, locating it in a place with ade-

quate ventilation and placing it on a solid surface capable

of supporting its weight, you will need to make the con-

nections to your audio and video equipment.

IMPORTANT NOTE: For your personal safety and to

avoid possible damage to your equipment and speakers,

it is always good practice to turn off and unplug the DPR

and ALL source equipment from the AC output before

making any audio or video system connections.

Audio Equipment Connections

We recommend that you use high-quality interconnect

cables when making connections to source equipment

and recorders to preserve the integrity of the signals.

1. Connect the analog output of a CD player to the

CD Inputs ƒ.

NOTE: If your CD player has both fixed and variable

audio outputs,it is best to use the fixed output unless

you find that the input to the receiver is so low that the

sound is noisy, or so high that it is distorted.

2. Connect the analog Play/Out jacks of a cassette

deck, MD, CD-R or other audio recorder to the

Tape Inputs ∂.Connect the analog Record/In

jacks on the recorder to the Tape Outputs ∑

on the AVR 7300.

3. Connect the output of any digital audio source

such as such as a CD or DVD changer or player,

advanced video game, a digital satellite receiver,

HDTV tuner or digital cable set-top box or the

output of a compatible computer sound card to

the Optical and Coaxial Digital Audio Inputs

®ß .

4.Connect the coaxial or optical Digital Audio Outputs

°· on the rear panel of the DPR 2005 to the

matching digital input connections on a CD-R or

MiniDisc 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 and GND Screw Terminals X.

6. Connect the supplied FM antenna to the FM (75-

Ohm) Connection W.The FM antenna may be

an external roof antenna, an inside powered or

wire-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 optional

300-ohm-to-75-ohm adapter to make the

connection.

7. Connect the front, center, surround and surround

back speaker outputs å∫ç√ to the respec-

tive speakers.

To ensure that all the audio signals are carried to your

speakers without loss of clarity or resolution, we sug-

gest that you use high-quality speaker cable.Many

brands of cable are available and the choice of cable

may be influenced by the distance between your

speakers and the receiver, the type of speakers you

use,personal preferences and other factors.Your

dealer or installer is a valuable resource to consult in

selecting the proper cable.

Regardless of the brand of cable selected, we recom-

mend that you use cable

with a gauge of 14 or smaller.

Remember that in specifying cable,the lower the

number, the thicker the cable.

Cable with a gauge of 16 may be used for short runs

of less than ten feet.We do not recommend that you

use cables with an AWG equivalent of 18 or higher,

due to the power loss and degradation in performance

that will occur.

Cables that are run inside walls should have the appro-

priate markings to indicate listing with UL, CSA or other

appropriate testing agency standards.Questions about

running cables inside walls should be referred to your

installer 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 now carries a

specific color code,as noted on page 8. However,

most speakers still use 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 to

an industry convention of using black terminals for

negative and red ones for positive,some may vary

from this configuration.To ensure proper phase and

optimal performance, consult the identification plate on

your speaker or the speaker’s manual to verify polarity.

If you do not know the polarity of your speaker, ask

your dealer for advice before proceeding, or consult

the speaker’s manufacturer.

We also recommend that the length of cable used

to connect speaker pairs be identical. For example,

use the same length piece of cable to connect the

front-left and front-right or surround-left and sur-

round-right speakers, even if the speakers are a

different distance from the AVR 7300.

8. Connections to a subwoofer are normally made via

a line-level audio connection from the Subwoofer

Output µto the line-level input of a subwoofer

with a built-in amplifier.When a passive subwoofer

is used, the connection first goes to a power ampli-

fier, which will be connected to one or more sub-

woofer speakers.If you are using a powered sub-

woofer that does not have line-level input connec-

tions,follow the instructions furnished with the

speaker for connection information.

9. If an external multichannel audio source with 5.1

outputs such as an external digital processor/

decoder, DVD-Audio or SACD player is used,

connect the outputs of that device to the

8-Channel Direct Inputs ¢.

Video Equipment Connections

Video equipment is connected in the same manner

as audio components.Again, the use of high-quality

interconnect cables is recommended to preserve

signal quality.

1. Connect the analog left/right audio composite video

or S-Video Play/Out jack of a VCR, Personal Video

Receiver (PVR) or DVD-Recorder to the Video 1 or

Video 2 Audio and Video Input Jacks ñ˚

NT on the rear panel.Although any other video

device may also be connected to these jacks,we

particularly recommend that VCRs and PVRs be

connected to the Video 1 Input Jacks so that you

are able to take advantage of the remote control

codes for these devices that are programmed for

the “Video1/VCR” button of the unit’s remote con-

trol.

2. Connect the analog left/right audio composite video

or S-Video Record/In jacks of a VCR, Personal

Video Recorder (PVR) or DVD-Recorder to the

Video 1 or Video 2 Audio and Video Output

Jacks ∆πMU on the rear panel.Although

any other video device may also be connected to

these jacks,we particularly recommend that VCRs

and PVRs be connected to the Video 1 Output

Jacks so that you are able to take advantage of the

remote control codes for these devices that are

programmed for the “Video 1/VCR” button of the

unit’s remote control.

3. Connect the analog left/right audio composite video

or S-Video Play/Out jacks of any video playback

device to the Video 3 or Video 4 Audio and

Video Input Jacks ˙îKV on the rear

panel.Although any type of video source device

may be connected to these jacks,the remote con-

trol has the commands for the Video 3 inputs set to

control a cable set-top box and the commands for

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INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS

the Video 4 inputs set to control a satellite receiver.

However, you may reassign the commands for any

type of device to either button on the remote using

the instruction shown for “Changing Devices” as

shown on page XX.You may also learn the codes

for the device connected to any input by following

the instructions for “Learning Codes” shown on

page XX.

4. Connect the analog left/right audio and composite

video or S-Video and analog left/right audio outputs

of a DVD player to the DVD Audio and Video

Input Jacks §Jon the rear panel.

5. Connect the optical or coaxial digital audio outputs

of a DVD player, satellite receiver, cable box, HDTV

tuner or video game to any of the Optical or

Coaxial Digital Inputs ™∞ .The

recommended connection for a DVD player is to

use a Coaxial digital link connected to the Coaxial

Digital Audio Input 1, but you may change the digi-

tal

audio input assignment for any source using the

IN/OUT SETUP menu as described on

page 21 or the Digital Input Selector p

on the front panel or remote,as described on

page XX.

NOTE: When connecting a device such as a digital

cable box or other set-top tuner product with a digital

audio output, we recommend that you connect both

the digital and analog outputs of the product to your

AVR.The audio input polling feature of the AVR will

then be able to make certain that you have a constant

audio feed, since it will automatically switch the audio

input to the analog jacks if the digital feed is interrupted

or not available for a particular channel.

6. Connect the Video Monitor Output Ojacks on

the receiver to the composite or S-Video input of

your television monitor or video projector.

7. If your DVD Player has Y/Pr/Pb analog component

video outputs,connect them to the DVD Com

ponent Video Inputs %.Although this set of

inputs may be assigned to any of the five video

inputs on the AVR 7300, the factory default is for

this input to be assigned to the DVD. Remember to

make a digital audio connection between the DVD

player and the AVR, with the Coaxial Digital

Input 1 †being the factory default. For informa-

tion on changing the input assignments for either

the component video jacks or the DVD player’s

audio connection, see page XX.

8. If you have other devices with Y/Pr/Pb or RGB

component video outputs,connect the source

device to the Component Video 1 or 2 Inputs

GH.The audio connections may be made to

any of the ?????? panel audio inputs or the

Optical or Coaxial Digital Inputs ®ß

.When using either of the Component

Video Inputs,make certain that the audio and video

inputs are properly configured in the IN/OUT

SETUP menu, as described on page XX.

9. If the component video inputs are used, connect

the Component Video Monitor Outputs Eto

the component video inputs of your TV,projector or

other display device.

10.If you have a camcorder, video game or other

audio/video device that is connected to the DPR

on a temporary,rather than permanent, basis, con-

nect the audio,video and digital audio outputs of

that device to

the Front-Panel Inputs

.A device connected

here is selected as the

Video 5 input, and the digital inputs must be

assigned to the Video 5 input. (See page 21 for

more information on input configuration.)

Video Connection Notes:

• When connecting the AVR 7300 to a “digital ready”,

“HDTV compatible” or High Definition display,which is

any device capable of accepting an input signal of

480P or higher, you are able to take advantage of

the unit’s advanced video processing circuitry con-

verts all incoming video signals,regardless of the way

they are connected to the AVR. Since the AVR 7300

is also among the very few products that display the

on-screen menus with up-converted video,the con-

nection from the AVR 7300 to the display need only

be one set of Y/Pr/Pb component video cables.

• When source devices such as a progressive scan

DVD player or HDTV set-top box are connected to

the AVR 7300 via component video connections,it

is also necessary to connect the standard, composite

or S-Video outputs of the source device to the AVR

7300 if you wish to take advantage of the record

outputs or have video routed to a second room.The

record outputs and multiroom system cannot accept

component inputs,nor are component inputs down

converted for use with these outputs.

• When connecting the AVR 7300 to a standard, ana-

log video display that has standard composite and

S-Video inputs only, component video inputs may

not be used. If you have a mix of composite and S-

Video input sources,note that the AVR 7300 will

down convert S-Video inputs to a composite output,

but it will not convert composite video to S-Video.

System and Power Connections

The AVR 7300 is designed for flexible use with multi-

room systems,external control components and

power amplifiers.

Main Room Remote Control Extension

If the receiver is placed behind a solid or smoked

glass cabinet door, the obstruction may prevent the

remote sensor from receiving commands.In this

event, an optional remote sensor may be used.

Connect the output of the remote sensor to the

Remote IR Input Djack.

If other components are also prevented from receiving

remote commands,only one sensor is needed. Simply

use this unit’s sensor or a remote eye by running a

connection from the Remote IR Output Cjack to

the Remote IR Input jack on Harman Kardon or other

compatible equipment.

Multiroom IR Link

The remote room IR receiver should be connected to

the Multiroom IR Input Djack on the AVR 7300’s

rear panel.

If other Harman Kardon compatible source equipment

is part of the main room installation, the Remote IR

Output

jack on the rear panel should be connected

to the IR IN jack on source equipment.This will enable

the remote room location to control source equipment

functions.

NOTE: All remotely controlled components must be

linked together in a “daisy chain.”Connect the IR OUT

jack of one unit to the IR IN of the next to establish

this chain.

Multiroom Connections

The AVR 7300 is equipped with multizone capabilities

that allow it to send an audio and/or video source to

a remote zone that i s different from the one selected

for use in the main room. Please note that this capa-

bility applies to analog inputs from sources such as the

AVR’s tuner,tape decks or VCRs. If you wish to use a

source such as a DVD or CD player that is normally

connected via a digital connection, it is necessary to

run an analog connection from the source to the AVR

or to use the Main Downmix input option, as explained

on page XX.

Depending on your system’s requirement,

three options are available for remote room audio

connection:

Option 1: Use high-quality, shielded audio intercon-

nect cable from the AVR 7300’s location to the

remote room. In the remote room, connect the inter-

connect cable to an optioinal external stereo power

amplifier.The amplifier will be connected to the room’s

speakers.At the AVR 7300,plug the audio intercon-

nect cables into the Multiroom Audio Outputs ø

on the DPR 2005’s rear panel.

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Option 2: Connect the Multiroom Audio Outputs

øon the DPR 2005 to the inputs of an optional

stereo power amplifier. Run high-quality speaker wire

from the amplifier to the speakers in the remote room.

Option 3: Taking advantage of the AVR 7300’s built-

in seven-channel amplifier, it is possible to use two of

the amplifier channels to power speakers in the remote

room.When using this option you will not be able to

use the full 7.1-channel capabilities of the AVR 7300

in the main listening room, but you will be able to

add another listening room without external power

amplifiers.To use the internal amplifiers to power a

remote zone,connect the speakers for the remote

room location to the Surround Back/Multiroom

Speaker Outputs ç.Before using the remote room

you will need to configure the amplifiers for surround

operation by changing a setting (following the instruc-

tions shown on page 39) in the MULTI-ROOM

SETUP menu.

NOTE: For all options, you may connect an optional IR

sensor in the remote room to the AVR 7300 via an

appropriate cable.Connect the sensor’s cable to the

Multiroom IR Input Don the AVR 7300 and

use the Zone II remote to control the room volume.

Alter-natively, you may install an optional volume con-

trol between the output of the amplifiers and the

speakers.

Multiroom Video Connections

The AVR 7300’s multiroom system is designed to

send both video and audio signals to a remote room

location.This may be the same source that is in use

in the main room, or you may select a separate input

source through the Multiroom menus or remote,as

explained on page xx.

The only additional connection required to add video

capabilities to your multiroom system is to connect the

Multiroom Video Outputs [square O] either directly to

the video display in the remote room or to any option-

al video distribution amplifiers that may be required

when the length of the connection cable is such that

additional amplification is required.

The following items may be of additional assistance

when using video as part of a multiroom system with

the AVR 7300:

• When connecting the AVR 7300 to a “digital ready”,

“HDTV compatible” or High Definition display,which is

any device capable of accepting an input signal of

480P or higher, you are able to take advantage of

the unit’s advanced video processing circuitry con-

verts all incoming video signals,regardless of the way

they are connected to the AVR. Since the AVR 7300

is also among the very few products that display the

on-screen menus with up-converted video,the con-

nection from the AVR 7300 to the display need only

be one set of Y/Pr/Pb component video cables.

• Component video sources may not be routed through

the multi-room system.When using a component video

device,you should also make a composite or S-Video

connection to permit use of the multiroom system.

• As with all cable installations,when running any wiring

inside a wall be certain that the cable carries the prop-

er NEC rating for the application.The use of improper-

ly rated cables may present a safety hazard.Consult

a qualified installer or licensed electrician should you

have any questions about the use of in-wall cables

for video or audio.

A-BUS®Installation Connections

The AVR 7300 is among the very few receivers avail-

able today that offer built-in A-BUS Ready operation.

When used with an optional A-BUS keypad or control

module,you have all the benefits of remote zone

operation without the need for an external power

amplifier.

To use the AVR 7300 with an approved A-BUS prod-

uct, simply connect the keypad or module that is in

the remote room to the AVR 7300 using standard

Category 5 wiring that is properly rated for the in-wall

use specific to the installation.Terminate the wiring

at the receiver end to a standard RJ-45 connector in

compliance with the instructions furnished with the

A-BUS module.

No further installation or adjustment is needed, as the

A-BUS jacks on the AVR 7300 routes the signals in

and out of the keypad to their proper destination for

power, signal source and control.The output fed to

the A-BUS jack is determined by the AVR 7300’s mul-

tiroom system and menus.

RS-232 Connections

The AVR 7300 is equipped with an RS-232 Port S

that may be used for two purposes.When the port is

connected to a compatible,optional, external computer,

keypad or control system the AVR 7300 is capable of

bi-directional communications that enable the external

system to control the AVR, and for the AVR to report

status and handshake data back to the controller. Use

of the RS-232 port for this type of control requires

specific technical knowledge,and we recommend that

any connection and programming for control be made

by a trained installer or technician familiar with the

equipment being used.

The RS-232 port may also be used as an access

point through which the AVR 7300’s operating system

and surround mode memories may be updated via

connection to a compatible computer.At the time

that an upgrade is available,instructions for making the

connection and installing the upgrade will be

available through the Product Support area of the

Harman Kardon Web site at harmankardon.com.

The physical connection to the AVR 7300’s RS-232

port is a standard D-SUB 9 connection but to assure

compatible and proper operation, specific software

commands and pin wiring schemes may be required.

Trigger Jack Connection

The AVR 7300 is equipped with a low voltage trigger

jack that may be used to activate optional, external

power amplifiers,screen motors, motorized blinds or

other compatible products that may be part of a home

theater installation. Once the connections are made,

operation is seamless in that the low voltage control

signal is sent to the screen, blinds or other device

when the AVR 7300 is turned on, and it is turned off

along with the AVR. Due to the complexity of inter-

facing with power-controlled devices,we strong-

ly recommend that the installation be done by a

qualified installer.

The AVR 7300’s trigger jack is a 3.5mm mono mini-plug

that delivers a 6 volt DC signal to the center pin ("tip") of

the plug ("+") with the outer shaft (‘ring") of the plug as

the negative ("-") or ground connection.After checking for

polarity, voltage and current draw compatibility between

the AVR and the product to be controlled,simply connect

the mini plug to the Trigger Jack [square A] on one end

and to the device to be controlled on the other.No further

programming is required.

The Switched AC Accessory Outlet dis powered

only when the unit is on.This is recommended for

devices that have a mechanical power switch that may

be left in the “ON” position.

NOTE: Many audio and video products go into a

Standby mode when they are used with switched out-

lets.This type of product may not operate properly

when used with the switched outlet.

The Unswitched AC Accessory Outlet cis

powered as long as the DPR is plugged into a

powered AC outlet.

The AVR 7300 features a removable power cord

that allows wires to be run in advance to a complex

installation so that the unit itself need not be installed

until it is ready for connection.When all needed

connections have been made,connect the AC

Power cord to the AC Power Cord Jack b.

The AVR 7300 draws significantly more current than

other household devices,such as computers, that use

removable power cords.For that reason, it is important

that only the cord supplied with the unit (or a direct

replacement of identical capacity) be used.

Once the power cord is connected, you are almost

ready to enjoy the AVR 7300’s incredible power

and fidelity!

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SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

When all audio,video and system connections have

been made,there are a few configuration adjustments

that must be made.A few minutes spent to correctly

configure and calibrate the unit will greatly add to your

listening experience.

Speaker Selection and Placement

The placement of speakers in a multichannel home

theater system can have a noticeable impact on the

quality of sound reproduced.

No matter which type or brand of speakers is used,

the same model or brand of speaker should be used

for the left front, center and right front speakers.This

creates a seamless front soundstage and eliminates

the possibility of distracting sonic disturbances that

occur when a sound moves across mismatched

front-channel speakers.

Speaker Placement

Depending on the type of center channel speaker

use and your viewing device,place the center speaker

either directly above or below your TV,or in the center

behind a perforated front-projection screen.

Once the center channel speaker is installed, position

the front left and front right speakers so that they are

as far away from one another as the center channel

speaker is from the preferred listening position. Ideally,

the front channel speakers should be placed so that

their tweeters are no more than 24" above or below

the tweeter in the center channel speaker.

Depending on the specifics of your room acoustics

and the type of speakers in use, you may find that

imaging is improved by moving the left front and right

front speakers slightly forward of the center channel

speaker. If possible, adjust all front loudspeakers

so that they are aimed at ear height when you are

seated in the listening position.

Using these guidelines,you’ll find that it takes some

experimentation to find the correct location for the front

speakers in your particular installation. Don’t be afraid to

move things around until the system sounds correct.

Optimize your speakers so that audio transitions across

the front of the room sound smooth, and that sounds

from all speakers appear to arrive at the listening posi-

tion at the same time (without delay from the center

speaker compared to the left and right speakers).

When the AVR 7300 is used in 5.1-channel opera-

tion, the preferred location for surround speakers is on

the side walls of the room, at or slightly behind the lis-

tening position. In a 7.1-channel system, both side

surround and back surround speakers are required.

The center of the speaker should face into the room.

A) Front-Channel Speaker Installation With Direct-View

TV Sets or Rear-Screen Projectors

B) Rear speaker mounting is an alternate location for

5.1 systems. It is required for 7.1 operation.

The speakers should be located so that the bottom of

the cabinet is at least two feet higher than the listeners’

ears when the listeners are seated in the desired area.

Rear surround speakers are required when a full 7.1-

channel system is installed, and they may also be

used in 5.1 channel systems as an alternative mount-

ing position when it is not practical to place the main

surround speakers on the sides of the room. Speakers

may be placed on a rear wall, behind the listening

position.As with the side speakers,rear surrounds

should be located so that the bottom of the cabinet is

at least two feet higher than the listeners’ ears.The

speakers should be no more than six feet behind the

rear of the seating area.

If dipole-type speakers are used on either the side or

rear walls of the room, please note that if there are

arrows on the speakers they should face the front of

the room for the side speakers,or towards the center

of the wall for the rear speakers.

Subwoofers produce nondirectional sound, so they

may be placed almost anywhere in a room.Actual

placement should be based on room size and shape

and the type of subwoofer used. One method of find-

ing the optimal location for a subwoofer is to begin by

placing it in the front of the room, about six inches

from a wall, or near the front corner of the room.

Another method is to temporarily place the subwoofer

at your normal listening position, and then walk

around 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 sub-

woofer’s manufacturer, or you may wish to experi-

ment with the best location for a subwoofer in your

listening room.

System Setup

Once the speakers have been placed in the room

and connected, the remaining steps in the setup

process are to assign input and output connections,

select a surround mode,program the DPR 2005’s

bass management system for the type of speakers

used in your system, set the delay times used by

the surround sound processor and calibrate the

output levels.

You are now ready to power up the AVR 7300 to

begin these final adjustments.

1. Make certain that the AC power cord is firmly

inserted into the AC Power Cord Jack P

and plug the cord into an unswitched AC outlet.

To maintain the unit’s safety rating, DO NOT

substitute the power cord for one with lower

current capacity.

2. Open the Front-Panel Control Door 9by

gently pushing at the corners of the door. Locate

the Main Power Switch and push it in

until it latches and the word “OFF” on the top of

the switch disappears inside the front panel. Note

that the lighting around the Standby/On Button

1will turn amber, indicating that the unit is in

the Standby mode.

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3. Carefully remove the protective plastic film from

the front-panel lens.If left in place, the film will

prevent proper operation of the remote control.

4. Install the four supplied AAA batteries in the

remote as shown. Be certain to follow the (+)

and (–) polarity indicators that are in the battery

compartment.

5.Turn the AVR 7300 on by pressing the Standby/

On Button 1on the front panel, or via the

remote by pressing the Power On Button b,

the AVR Selector e

∫

or any of the Input

Selectors

3

ç∂

on the remote.

The lighting around the Standby/On Button 1

will turn blue to confirm that the unit is on.

Using the On-Screen Display

When making the following adjustments,you may find

it easier to use the DPR 2005’s on-screen display

system.These easy-to-read displays give you a clear

picture of the current status of the unit and make it

easy to see which speaker, delay, input or digital

selection you are making.

To the on-screen menus, make certain that you have

made a connection between either the Component

Video Outputs [square E] or the Video Monitor Outputs

[square O] and the matching inputs on your TV,display

or projector. In order to view the menus, make certain

that the proper video input type has been selected on

the display, and that any configuration required for the

display, such as selection of interlace or progressive

scan has been made.TO take advantage of the AVR

7300’s advanced video circuitry, when a component

video connection is in use,make certain that the

display is configured for "480P" or progressive scan

inputs,if available.

IMPORTANT NOTE: When viewing the on-screen

menus using a CRT-based projector, plasma display or

direct-view CRT monitor or television,it is important

that they not be left on for an extended period of time.

The constant display of a static image such as these

menus may cause the image to be permanently

“burned into” the projection tubes, plasma screen or

CRT.This type of damage is not covered by the AVR

7300 warranty and may not be covered by the projec-

tor/TV set’s warranty.

The AVR 7300 has two on-screen display modes,

“Semi-OSD” and “Full-OSD.”When making configura-

tion adjustments,it is recommended that the full-OSD

mode be used.This will place an easily viewed list of

the available options on the screen.

Making Configuration Adjustments

The full-OSD system is available by pressing the

OSD Button .When this button is pressed, the

MASTER MENU (Figure 1) will appear, and

adjustments are made from the individual menus.

Figure 1

The semi-OSD system is also available,allowing you

to make adjustments directly, by pressing the appro-

priate buttons on the front panel or remote control for

the specific parameter to be adjusted. For example, to

change the digital input for any of the sources,press

the Digital Select Button and then press the

⁄/¤Navigation Button oto scroll through the

list of options as they appear in the on-screen display

or in the Lower Display Line $.

To use the full-OSD menu system, press the OSD

Button .When the menu is on the screen, press

the ⁄/¤Navigation Button ountil the on-screen

➔cursor is next to the item you wish to adjust, and

then press the Set Button qto adjust that item.

The menus will remain on the screen for 20 seconds,

and then they will “time-out” and disappear from

the

screen.The time-out may be increased to as much

as 50 seconds by going to the

ADVANCED

SELECT menu, and changing the item titled

FULL OSD TIME OUT.

When the full-OSD system is in use,the menu selec-

tions are not shown in the Upper or Lower Display

Lines #$.When the full-OSD menu system is

used, OSD ON will appear in the Upper Display

Line #to remind you that a video display must be

used.When the semi-OSD system is used in conjunc-

tion with the discrete configuration buttons,the on-

screen display will show a single line of text with the

current menu selection.That selection will also be

shown in the Upper or Lower Display Lines #$,

depending on which parameter is being adjusted.

Setting the System Configuration Memory

The AVR 7300 features an advanced memory system

that enables you to establish audio and video parameters

for each input source.This flexibility enables you to

custom-tailor the way in which you listen to each

source and have the DPR 2005 memorize those set-

tings.This means, for example,that you may set differ-

ent speaker configurations with the resultant changes

to the bass management system.Thanks to the use of

exclusive Harman Kardon circuitry and software along

with DCDi by Faroudja®technology, you may also cus-

tom tailor the video settings for each input source to

display consistent, high quality video images when the

AVR 7300 is used in conjunction with a digital or high

definition display. Once these settings are made, they

will automatically be recalled whenever you select that

input.

The factory default settings for audio have all inputs

expect for DVD and Video 3 configured for their ana-

log inputs.The default for DVD is Coaxial Digital

Audio Input 1 †and the default for Video 3 is

Optical Digital Input 1 ®.Additionally, the default

for all speaker settings is “Small” with the Subwoofer

on. Logic 7 Music is the default surround mode for all

sources,with Dolby Digital or DTS being selected

automatically when an appropriate digital source is in

use and a digital bitstream is detected.

The factory defaults for the video settings are listed in

the Appendix to this manual on page XX. Note,how-

ever, that most of the video default settings are only

applicable when a component connection to a digital

ready or HDTV monitor is in use.Both the video and

audio settings for all inputs may be changed as shown

in the following pages.

Before using the unit, you may want to change the

settings for some inputs so that they are properly

configured to reflect the use of digital or analog inputs,

the type of speakers installed and the surround mode

specifics of your home theater system. Remember

that since the DPR 2005 memorizes the settings for

each input individually, you will need to make these

adjustments for each input used. However, once they

are made,further adjustment is only required when

system components are changed.

To make this process as quick and as easy as possi-

ble,we suggest that you use the full-OSD system with

the on-screen menus,and step through each input.

Once you have completed the settings for the first

input, many settings may be duplicated for the remain-

ing inputs.It is also a good idea to set the configura-

tion data in the order these items are listed in the

MASTER MENU,as some settings require a

specific entry in a prior menu item.

7

** MASTER MENU **

→

IN/OUT SETUP

AUDIO SETUP

VIDEO SETUP

MULTI-ROOM

ADVANCED

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Input Setup

The first step is to configure each input. Once an

input is selected,

the settings for the Digital Input,

Component Video assignment and Surround Mode will

“attach” themselves to that input and be stored in a

nonvolatile memory.This means that once made, the

selection of an input will automatically recall those

settings.For that reason, the procedures described

below must be repeated for each input source so that

you have the opportunity to custom tailor each source

to your specific listening requirements.However, once

made they need not be changed again unless you

need to alter a setting.The configuration settings for

speaker “size” may be set once and applied to all

inputs,or you may select a different speaker configura-

tion for each input using the INDEPENDENT

setting, as described on page 26.When using the full-

OSD system to make the setup adjustments,press the

OSD Button once so that the MASTER

MENU (Figure 1) appears.The ➔cursor will be

next to the IN/OUT SETUP line.Press the

Set Button qand the IN/OUT SETUP

menu (Figure 2) will appear on the screen. Press the

‹/›Navigation Button ountil the desired input

name appears in the highlighted video,as well as

being indicated in the front-panel Input Indicators

$.When you are scrolling through the list of avail-

able inputs you may hear a slight click.This is normal,

as it is caused by the relay that is used to switch

between the two Component Video Inputs.

Figure 2

When a Video input is selected as the source,you

have the option of changing the name that appears in

the on-screen and front-panel messages.This is help-

ful if you have more than one VCR, if you wish to

associate a specific product brand name with the

input, or to simply enter any name that will help you to

remember which source is being selected.

To change the input name, press the ⁄/¤

Navigation Button oon the remote so that the ➔

cursor is pointing to NAME.Next, press and hold

the Set Button qfor a few seconds until a flashing

box appears to the right of the colon. Immediately

release the Set Button q,as you are now ready

to enter the device name.

Press the ⁄/¤Navigation Button oand a

complete set of alpha-numeric characters will be avail-

able with the start of the alphabet in capital letters fol-

lowed by the lower-case letters and then numbers and

symbols.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 o.

When the desired character appears,press the ›

Navigation Button oand repeat the process for

the next letter. Continue until the desired name is

entered, up to fourteen characters.When the name is

complete,press the Set Button qto enter it into

the system memory.

If your system includes sources equipped with Y/Pr/Pb

component video outputs,the DPR is able to switch

them to send the proper signals to a video display.

Either Component Video Input ij may be

assigned to any source for added system flexibility.

The default setting is for the Component Video 1

Jack ito be assigned to the DVD and 6/8-Channel

Direct Inputs,with the Component Video 2 Jack j

assigned to all other inputs.If your system doesn’t

include component video,or if you do not need to

change these defaults,press the ¤Navigation

Button oto go to the next setting.

To change the Component Video assignment, first

make certain that the ➔cursor is pointing to the

COMPONENT IN line on the menu screen;

then press the ‹/›Navigation Button ountil

you see the desired input in the highlighted video.

When the desired component input has been selected,

press the ¤Navigation Button oto go to the

next setting.

Some digital video input sources,such as a cable box

or HDTV set-top may change between analog and

digital outputs,depending on which channel is in use.

The AVR 7300’s Auto Polling feature allows you to

avoid losing the audio feed when this happens by per-

mitting both analog and digital connections to the

same source on the DPR. Digital audio is the default,

and the unit will automatically switch to the analog

audio if the digital audio stream stops.

In cases where only a digital source is used, you may

wish to disable the Auto Polling feature to prevent the

DPR from trying to “find” an analog source when the

digital source is paused.To turn Auto Polling off for

any input, first make certain that the ➔cursor is

pointing to the AUTO POLL line on the menu

screen. Next, press the ‹/›Navigation Button o

so that OFF is highlighted in reverse video.Repeat

the procedure at any time by highlighting ON to

restore the Auto Polling feature.

When any changes to the Auto Polling configuration

are complete,press the ¤Navigation Button o

to go to the next setting.

If you wish to associate a digital input with an input

source or change the default digital input selection,

press the ¤Navigation Button owhile the

IN/OUT SETUP menu (Figure 2) is on the

screen, until the cursor moves to the DIGITAL

IN line.Press the ‹/›Navigation Button ountil

the desired digital input appears.To return to the ana-

log input, press the button until ANALOG appears.

To change the digital input at any time using the dis-

crete function buttons and the semi-OSD system,

press the Digital Select Button pon the remote.

Within five seconds,make your input selection using

the ⁄/¤Navigation Button ountil the desired

digital or analog input is shown in the Upper Display

Line ^and in the lower line of the on-screen dis-

play. Press the Set Button qto enter the new

digital input assignment.

An exclusive Harman Kardon feature is the ability to

switch the front-panel coaxial digital audio and analog

audio/video jacks from their normal use as inputs to

output connections so that portable recording devices

may easily be connected. On the AVR 7300, the

Coaxial 3 Digital Jack Jis normally an input, but

this may also be switched to a digital output for use

with CD-R/RW decks,MD recorders or other digital

recorders.To change the jack to an output, press the

⁄/¤Navigation Button owhile the IN/OUT

SETUP menu is on the screen until the ➔cursor

is next to COAXIAL 3.Then press the ‹/›

Navigation Button oso that OUT is highlighted.

The Input/Output Status Indicator Iwill turn red,

indicating that the jack is now a record output.

NOTE: A signal will be sent to this jack only when a

digital input is selected. Digital signals will be passed

through, regardless of their format and which digital

input (optical or coax) they are fed from.

The front-panel analog Video 5 Inputs Kare nor-

mally set as an input for use with camcorders,video

games and other portable audio/video products,but

they may be switched to an output for connection

to audio/video recorders.To temporarily switch them

to outputs,you must first be at the IN/OUT

SETUP menu. Press the ¤Navigation Button

ountil the on-screen ➔cursor is pointing to the

VIDEO 5 line.Press the ›Navigation Button

oso that the word OUT is highlighted.The

Input/Output Status Indicator Ibetween the S-

and composite video jacks will turn red, indicating that

the analog Video 5 jacks are now record outputs.

* IN/OUT SETUP *

INPUT: VIDEO 1

NAME:

COMPONENT IN :COMP V 2

DIGITAL IN: ANALOG

AUTO POLL: OFF ON

COAXIAL 3: IN OUT

VIDEO 5: IN OUT

REC OUT: ANALOG

BACK TO MASTER MENU

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Selection of the front-panel jacks as an output will

remain effective as long as the DPR 2005 is on.Once

the unit is turned off, the jacks will revert to their nor-

mal use as an input when the unit is turned on again.

When changes to the Video 5 setting are

complete,press the¤Navigation Button o

to go to the next setting, or press the ›Navigation

Button ountil the ➔cursor is next to BACK

TO MASTER MENU to continue.

The REC OUT line gives you the opportunity to

select which type of signal is directed to the Record

Output jacks (associated with the Tape ⁄,Video 1

∞and Video 2 £sources.The default setting is

ANALOG,which will send the analog signal from

any source to all three sets of analog record outputs.

In cases where you wish to have the output of a digital

source selected as the record output feed, while the

➔cursor is next to the REC OUT line,press the

‹/›Navigation Button oso that DSP

DOWNMIX appears in highlighted video.When this

indication is shown, the DPR will feed a downmixed,

analog version of a Dolby Digital or DTS encoded sig-

nal to the Record Output jacks (associated

with the

Tape ⁄,Video 1 ∞and Video 2 £sources and

the Video 5 jacks when they are configured as an

output).This enables you to make an analog recording

(where permitted by copyright laws) of the soundtrack

from a digital source.

As a reminder, to ensure that a signal feed is always

available to the record output jacks,we recommend

that an analog connection be made as a fallback for

all digital sources.This is key with sources such as

cable set-tops to ensure that a record feed will contin-

ue in the event that the digital audio stream is not

available when channels are changed.

When all needed adjustments have been made,press

the ¤Navigation Button ountil the ➔cursor is

next to BACK TO MASTER MENU to con-

tinue with the system configuration.

Audio Setup

This menu allows you to configure the tone controls

and to turn the upsampling on or off. If you do not

wish to change any of those settings at this time,pro-

ceed to the next menu screen. However, to make

configuration changes to those parameters,make cer-

tain that the MASTER MENU is on the screen

with the ➔cursor pointing to the AUDIO

SETUP line,and press the Set Button q.The

AUDIO SETUP menu (Figure 3) will appear.

Figure 3

The first line controls whether the bass/treble tone

controls are in the signal path.The normal default is

for them to be in-line,but if you wish to remove them

from the circuit for “flat” response,first make certain

that the ➔cursor is pointing to the TONE line on

the menu and press the ‹/›Navigation Button

oso that OUT is highlighted in reverse video.

When the tone controls in the signal path, the amount

off boost or cut for bass and treble may be adjusted

by pressing the ⁄/¤Navigation Button oso

that the ➔cursor is next to the line for the setting you

wish to adjust. Next, press the ‹/›Navigation

Button ountil the desired setting is shown.

This menu also includes a setting to turn the unit’s

upsampling feature on or off. In normal use, this

feature is turned off, which means that digital sources

are processed at their native sample rate.For

example,a 48kHz digital source will be processed

at 48kHz. However, the AVR 7300 allows you to

upsample the incoming 48kHz signals to 96kHz

for added resolution.

To take advantage of this feature, press the ⁄/¤

Navigation Button oso that the ➔cursor is next

to the UPSAMPLING line and press the ‹/›

Navigation Button oso that ON is highlighted in

reverse video.Note that this feature is only available

for the Dolby Pro Logic II and Dolby Pro Logic IIx

Movie and Music and Dolby Pro Logic modes.

Speaker Optimizer

The Speaker Optimization function is critical to ensure

optimal performance of the DPR, as it tells the digital

amplifier section how to best match its operation to your

specific speakers.Note that this adjustment is electronic,

not electrical, and unlike the “8-ohm/4-ohm”switches

on older analog amplifiers,you do not need to turn the

DPR off to change the setting.However, we do suggest

that you do not have any program material playing

through the DPR when the setting is changed.

Before making this adjustment you will need to find the

impedance specification for your speakers.This informa-

tion is often found on a label attached to the speaker,

and it is usually shown in the owner’s manual that came

with your speakers.If you cannot find the information for

your speakers,consult the manufacturer’s Web site or

customer service department.

In cases where the speakers in a system have different

impedance ratings,such as 8 ohms for the front left/right

and center speakers and 6 ohms for the surround

speakers,use the setting for the front speakers,as they

are used most often for all types of program material.

If you cannot determine the speaker’s impedance,there

is no harm in using the factory default setting of 8 ohms,

as most home speakers are in that range.However, if it

appears that your system’s performance in the high-

frequency range sounds constricted at high volume

levels,you may want to experiment with the 6-ohm or

4-ohm setting.

If your speakers match the factory default setting of 8

ohms,no further adjustment is needed, and you may exit

this menu by pressing the ¤Navigation Button o

so that the ➔ cursor is pointing to the BACK TO

MASTER MENU line and then press the Set

Button q.If you do need to change the setting,

press the ‹/›Navigation Button ountil the

desired impedance setting appears.

When all desired changes have been made on this

menu, press the ⁄/¤Navigation Button o

so that the ➔cursor is next to the BACK TO

MAIN MENU line and press the Set Button q.

Surround Setup

he next step is to set the surround mode you wish

to use with the input that was previously selected in

the IN/OUT SETUP menu. Since surround

modes are a matter of personal taste,feel free to

select any mode you wish – you may change it later.

However, to make it easier to establish the initial

parameters for the DPR 2005,it is best to select

Dolby Pro Logic II (Movie or Music) or Logic 7

(Cinema or Music) for most analog inputs and Dolby

Digital for inputs connected to digital sources.In the

case of inputs such as a CD Player,Tape Deck or

Tuner, you may wish to set the mode to Stereo

(“Surround Off”) as they are not typically used with

multichannel program material, and it is unlikely that

sur

round-encoded material will be used.Alternatively,

the

Logic 7 Music mode is a good choice for

stereo-only source material. See page 32 for more

information on available surround modes.

* AUDIO SETUP *

TONE :IN OUT

BASS :0

TREBLE :0

UPSAMPLING :

SPKR OPTIMIZER: 8 OHM

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For digital program material,the DPR will always

examine the data stream and automatically select a

Dolby Digital or DTS mode as applicable.

It is easiest to complete the surround setup using the

full-OSD on-screen menus.From the MASTER

MENU (Figure 1), press the ⁄/¤Navigation

Button ountil the ➔cursor is next to the

SURROUND SELECT line.Press the Set

Button quntil the SURROUND SELECT

menu (Figure 4) is on the screen.

Figure 4

Each of the option lines on this menu (Figure 4)

selects the surround mode category,and within each

of those categories there will be a choice of the

specific mode options.

The choice of modes will vary according to the speaker

configuration in your system.When the SURR

BACK line of the SPEAKER SETUP menu

(Figure 7) is set to NONE the AVR 7300 will be

configured for 5.1-channel operation, and only the

modes appropriate to a five-speaker system will

appear.When the SURR BACK line of the

SPEAKER SETUP menu (Figure 7) is set to

SMALL or LARGE,the DPR 2005 will be con-

figured for 6.1/7.1-channel operation, and additional

modes such as Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic IIx

and DTS-ES will appear, as they are only available

when seven main speakers are present. In addition,

some of the modes available in the AVR 7300 will not

appear unless a digital source is selected and is play-

ing the correct bitstream.

To select the mode that will be used as the initial default

for an input, first press the ⁄/¤Navigation Button

ountil the on-screen cursor is next to the desired

mode’s master category name,such as DOLBY

SURROUND,DTS,DSP (SURR) or

VMAx.Next, press the Set Button qto view the

submenu. Press the ‹/›Navigation Button oto

scroll through the available choices,and then press the

Navigation Button oso that the cursor is next

to BACK TO MASTER MENU to continue

the setup process.

The following paragraphs detail the instructions needed

for modes with multiple choices.

On the DOLBY SURROUND menu (Fig. 5),

choices include Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby

Pro Logic IIx, Movie and Music, Dolby Pro Logic and

Dolby Virtual Speaker Reference or Wide.For a

complete descripton of the different Dolby Surround

modes,see page 32.The Dolby Digital EX and Dolby

Pro Logic IIx modes are only available when the

system is set for 6.1/7.1 operation by configuring

the Surround Back speakers to “Small” or “Large” as

described on page 24.When a disc is playing with a

Dolby Digital soundtrack that contains a special “flag”

signal in the data stream, the Dolby Digital EX mode

will be selected automatically. It may also be selected

using this menu or through the front-panel or remote

controls as shown on page 31.A complete explana-

tion of these modes is found on page 32.

Figure 5

When the ➔cursor is pointing to the MODE line,

press the ‹/›Navigation Buttons oto select the

desired Dolby surround mode,again remembering that

the choice of available modes will vary with the type of

program material being played and the number of

speakers in your system configuratioin.

When Dolby Pro Logic II Music or Dolby Pro Logic IIx

Music is selected as the listening mode,three special

settings are available to tailor the sound field to your

listening room environment and your individual taste

and preferences.(When other Dolby Surround modes

are selected, dotted lines will indicate that these set-

tings are not active.)

• Center Width: This setting adjusts the balance of the

vocal information in the front soundstage between

the center and front left/right speakers.The lower

settings spread the center channel sound more

broadly into the left and right channels.A higher

number (up to “7”) produces a tighter center chan-

nel presentatioin.

• Dimension:This setting alters the perceived depth

of the surround field by creating a shallower presen-

tation that appears to move sounds toward the front

of the room, or a deeper presentation that appears

to move the center of the sound field toward the

back of the room.The setting of “O” is a neutral

default, with the range of adjustment shown as

“R-3” for a deeper, rear-oriented sound to “F-3”

for a shallower, front-oriented sound.

• Panorama:Switch this setting on or off to add an

enveloping wrap-around presentation that increases

the perception of sound along the sides of the room.

To change these parameters, press the ¤/⁄

Navigation Buttons owhile the DOLBY

SURROUND menu is on the screen until the ➔

cursor is pointing to the line on the menu with the

parameter you wish to change.Then, press the ‹/›

Navigation Buttons oto alter the setting to

your taste.

When the DOLBY DIGITAL mode is

selected,

there are additional settings available for

the Night mode,as shown in Figure 6.

Figure 6

The Night mode is a feature of Dolby Digital that pre-

serves the dynamic range and full intelligibility of a

movie soundtrack while reducing the peak level.This

prevents abruptly loud transitions from disturbing oth-

ers,without reducing the sonic impact of a digital

source.The Night mode is only available when specially

encoded Dolby Digital signals are played.

To adjust the Night mode setting,make certain that the

➔cursor is on the NIGHT line of the DOLBY

menu. Next, press ‹/›Navigation Button oto

choose between the following settings,as they appear

in the on-screen display:

OFF:When OFF is highlighted, the Night mode

will not function.

MID:When MID is highlighted, a mild compres-

sion will be applied.

MAX:When MAX is highlighted, a more severe

compression algorithm will be applied.

We recommend that you select the MID setting as

a starting point and change to the MAX setting later,

if desired.

** DOLBY SURROUND **

MODE: DOLBY DIGITAL

CENTER WIDTH: ---

DIMENSION: ---

PANORAMA: ---

NIGHT: OFF MID MAX

BACK TO SURR SELECT

→

** DOLBY SURROUND **

MODE: DOLBY PLII

MUSIC

CENTER WIDTH: 3

DIMENSION: 0

PANORAMA: OFF ON

NIGHT: -----

BACK TO SURR SELECT

→

** SURROUND SELECT **

DOLBY SURR

DTS

LOGIC 7

DSP (SURR)

VMAx

STEREO

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The Night mode may also be adjusted directly any

time a Dolby Digital source is playing by pressing

the Night Mode Button .When the button is

pressed, D-RANGE will appear in the lower third

of the video screen and in the Lower Display Line

&.Press the ⁄/¤Navigation Button owithin

three seconds to select the desired setting.

When all settings for the surround setup have been

made,press the ⁄/¤Navigation Button o

so that the ›cursor is next to BACK TO

MASTER MENU,and press the Set Button

qto return to the MASTER MENU.

On the DTS menu, the selection choices made with

the ‹/›Navigation Button oon the remote are

determined by a combination of the type of program

material in use and whether the 5.1- or 6.1/7.1-

channel configuration is in use.

When a DTS digitally encoded source is playing, the

choice of modes for 7.1 systems will vary according

to the program source (DTS 5.1, DTS-ES Matrix or

DTS-ES Discrete). Press the ‹/›Navigation Button

oto scroll through the choices available for your

system and the program in use.The DTS Neo:6 Music

mode is available with analog and PCM digital stereo

sources and the DTS Neo:6 Cinema mode may be

used with matrix surround-encoded sources for an

enhanced 5.1-channel sound field.

When the 5.1 configuration is in use,the DPR will

automatically select the 5.1 version of DTS processing

when a DTS data stream is detected.When the 6.1/

7.1 mode is selected, the DTS-ES Discrete mode will

automatically be activated for DTS sources with the ES

Discrete “flag.”When a non-ES DTS disc is in use,you

may select the DTS-ES Matrix mode to create a full

7.1 surround mode.See page 32 for an explanation

of the DTS modes.

When an analog or two-channel PCM source is play-

ing, the DTS Neo:6 modes are available,which cre-

ates a three-, five- or six-channel presentation of the

sound.The exact modes available will depend on the

number of speaker positions established in the

SPEAKER SETUP menu. (See page 25 to

configure the system for the number and type of

speakers in your system.)

On the LOGIC 7

menu, the choices available

made with the ‹/›Navigation Button oare

determined by whether the 5.1- or 6.1/7.1-channel

configuration is in use.In either case, the selection of a

Logic 7 mode enables Harman Kardon’s exclusive

Logic 7 processing to create multichannel surround

from two-channel stereo-or matrix-encoded program-

ming such as VHS cassettes or television broadcasts

produced with Dolby Surround.

With 5.1 configurations,you may select the Logic 7/5.1

Music,Cinema or Enhance modes.They work best

with surround-encoded programs or two-channel pro-

gramming of any type.For 6.1/7.1 configurations,the

Music and Cinema modes may be selected.The Logic

7 modes are not available when either Dolby Digital or

DTS Digital soundtracks are in use.See page 32 for

an explanation of the Logic 7 modes.

On the DSP (SURR) menu, the choices made

with the ‹/›Navigation Button oselect one of

the DSP surround modes designed for use with two-

channel stereo programs to create a variety of sound

field presentations.The Hall and Theater modes are

designed for multichannel installations,while the two

VMAx modes are optimized for use in delivering a full

surround field when only front left and front right

speakers are installed. See page 32 for an explanation

of the DSP surround modes.

On the STEREO menu, the selection choices

made with the ‹/›Navigation Button oon the

remote may select a traditional two-channel presenta-

tion that uses only the left and right front speakers by

choosing SURROUND OFF+DSP.You may

also select a 5CHSTEREO and 7CH

STEREO mode,depending on how many speakers

are available.These two modes feed a two-channel

presentation to the front left/right and surround speak-

ers,as stereo pairs, with a mix of the left and right

channels fed to the center speakers.See page 32 for

a complete explanation of the stereo modes.

After the selections are made on the Dolby, DTS,

Logic 7, DSP (Surround) or Stereo menus, press the

⁄/¤Navigation Button oso that the cursor

moves to the BACK TO MASTER MENU

line and press the Set Button q.

Speaker Setup

This menu tells the AVR 7300 which type of speakers

are in use.This is important as it adjusts the settings

that decide whether your system will use the “5-chan-

nel” or “6-channel/7-channel” modes,as well as

determining which speakers receive low-frequency

(bass) information.

For each of these settings, use the LARGE setting

if the speakers for a particular position are traditional

full-range loudspeakers. Use the SMALL setting for

smaller, frequency-limited satellite speakers that do not

reproduce sounds below 200Hz. Note that when

“small” speakers are used, a subwoofer is required to

reproduce low-frequency sounds. Remember that the

“large” and “small” descriptions do not refer to the

actual physical size of the speakers, but to their ability

to reproduce low-frequency

sounds.If you are in

doubt as to which category

describes your speakers,

consult the specifications in the speakers’ owner’s

manual, or ask your dealer.

This menu screen also allows you to enter the settings

for the AVR 7300’s Quadruple Crossover feature

which allows a different crossover point to be used for

the front left/right, center, surround and surround back

speakers.In systems where full-range or tower speakers

are used for the front soundstage or where different

brands or models are in use at the various speaker

positions,this feature allows you to customize the bass

management and redirection circuits with a precision

not previously possible.

It is easiest to enter the proper settings for the speaker

setup through the SPEAKER SETUP menu

(Figure 7). If that menu is not already on your screen

from the prior adjustments,press the OSD Button

to bring up the MASTER MENU (Figure 1),

and then press the ¤Navigation Button ountil

the cursor is on the SPEAKER SETUP line.

Press the Set Button qto bring

up the

SPEAKER SETUP menu (Figure 7).

Figure 7

The first line of the SPEAKER SETUP menu

(Figure 7) allows you to switch the menu to change

either the underlying speaker size setting or the exact

crossover point used for that speaker group.For the

first pass through the menu, leave the setting at its

default option of SIZE,and then proceed as out-

lined below.Once the speaker choices have been set,

you may wish to return to this line to change the

option so that the crossover settings may be adjusted.

Begin the speaker setup process by making certain that

the cursor is pointing at the LEFT/RIGHT line,

which sets the configuration for the front left and right

speakers.If you wish to make a change to the front

speakers’ configuration, press the ‹/›Navigation

Button oso that either LARGE or SMALL

appears,matching the appropriate description from the

definitions shown above.

When SMALL is selected, low-frequency sounds will

be sent only to the subwoofer output. If you choose this

option and no subwoofer is connected, you will not hear

any low-frequency sounds from the front channels.

* SPEAKER SETUP *

MODE :SIZE X-OVER

LEFT/RIGHT : SMALL

CENTER : SMALL

SURROUND : SMALL

SURR BACK : SMALL MAIN

SUBWOOFER : SUB

BASS MGR : GLOBAL

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When LARGE is selected, a full-range output will be

sent to the front left and front right outputs.Depending

on the choice made in the SUBWOOFER line in

this menu, bass and/or LFE information may also be

directed to the subwoofer.

When you have completed your selection for the front

channels,press the ¤Navigation Button oto

move the cursor to CENTER.

Press the ‹/›Navigation Button oon the

remote

to select the option that best describes your sys-

tem, based on the speaker definitions shown below.

When SMALL is selected, low-frequency center

channel sounds will be sent only to the subwoofer out-

put. If you choose this option and no subwoofer is con-

nected, you will not hear low-frequency sounds from the

center channel.

When LARGE is selected, a full-range output will be

sent to the center speaker output, and NO center

channel signal will be sent to the subwoofer output.

NOTE: If you choose Logic 7 as the surround mode

for the particular input source for which you are con-

figuring your speakers,the AVR 7300 will not make

the LARGE option available for the center speaker.

This is due to the requirements of Logic 7 processing,

and does not indicate a problem with your receiver.

When NONE is selected, no signals will be sent to

the center channel output.The receiver will operate in

a “phantom” center channel mode and center channel

information will be sent to the left and right front chan-

nel outputs.When only front left and right speakers are

used, with no center or surround speakers,VMAx is a

good alternative mode.

When you have completed your selection for the cen-

ter channel, press the ¤Navigation Button oto

move the cursor to SURROUND.

Press the ‹/›Navigation Button oto select the

option that best describes the surround speakers in your

system based on the definitions shown on this page.

When SMALL is selected, low-frequency surround

channel sounds will be sent to the subwoofer output

only. If you choose this option and there is no sub-

woofer connected, you will not hear any low-frequency

sounds from the surround channels.

When LARGE is selected, a full-range output will

be sent to the surround channel outputs,and NO sur-

round channel signals will be sent to the subwoofer.

When NONE is selected, surround sound informa-

tion will be split between the front left/right outputs.For

optimal performance with no surround speakers, use

the Dolby Virtual Speaker mode.

When you have completed your selections for the

main surround channels,press the ¤Navigation

Button oto move the cursor to SURR BACK.

This line serves two functions: It not only configures

the setting for the surround back channels if present;

it also tells the AVR 7300’s processing system to

set the unit for either 5.1 or 6.1/7.1 operation.

In addition to the speaker “size,” MAIN or

MULTI will appear on this line to display the Sur-

round Back channel amplifier status.When MAIN

appears,the unit is set for 7.1-channel operation.

When MULTI appears, the Surround Back amplifier

channels have been reconfigured so that they are fed

by the output of the Multiroom system. See page 39

for more information on configuring the Surround

Back amplifier channels.

Press the ‹/›Navigation Button oon the

remote to select the option that best describes the

speakers in use at the left and right back surround

positions based on the definitions on this page:

When NONE is selected, the system will adjust so

that only 5.1-channel modes are available.When this

is the case for your system, you may wish to use the

surround back amplifier channels to power a second

set of speakers whose source is selected by the AVR

7300’s multiroom system.See page 39 for more

information.

When SMALL is selected, the system will adjust so

that the full complement of 6.1/7.1

modes are available,

and low-frequency information below the crossover

point will be sent to the subwoofer output. If you

choose this option and there is no subwoofer connect-

ed, you will not hear any low-frequency sounds from

the surround back channels.

When LARGE is selected, the system will adjust so

that the full complement of 6.1/7.1 surround process-

ing/decoding modes are available,and a full-range sig-

nal will be sent to the surround back channels,with no

low-frequency information sent to the subwoofer output.

When you have completed your selection for the

surround back channels,press the ¤Navigation

Button oto move the cursor to SUBWOOFER.

Press the ‹/›Navigation Button oto select the

option that best describes your system.

The choices available for the subwoofer position will

depend on the settings for the other speakers,particu-

larly the front left/right positions.

If the front left/right speakers are set to SMALL,

the subwoofer will automatically be set to SUB,

which is the “on” position.

If the front left/right speakers are set to LARGE,

three options are available:

• If no subwoofer is connected to the DPR 2005,

press the ‹/›Navigation Button ountil

NONE appears.With this option, all bass infor-

mation

will be routed to the front left/right “main”

speakers.

• If a subwoofer is connected to the AVR 7300, you

have the option to have the front left/right “main”

speakers reproduce bass frequencies at all times,

and have the subwoofer operate only when the

DPR 2005 is being used with a digital source that

contains a dedicated low-frequency effects,or

LFE soundtrack.This allows you to use both your

main and subwoofer speakers to take advantage

of the special bass sounds created for some

movies.Press ‹/›Navigation Button ountil

SUB (LFE) appears.

• If a subwoofer is connected and you wish to use it

for bass reproduction in conjunction with the main

front left/right speakers,regardless of the type of

program source or Surround mode you are listen-

ing to,press the ‹/›Navigation Button o

until SUB L/R+LFE appears.When this

option is selected, a full-range signal will be sent

to the front left/right “main” speakers,and the sub-

woofer will receive LFE information and the bass

frequencies under the selected crossover point.

When all initial speaker “size” settings have been

made,you now have the option to take advantage of

the AVR 7300’s Quadruple Crossover system,which

allows individual crossover settings to be made for

each speaker group.The low-frequency crossover

point is set by the design of your speakers.Depending

on the design and driver complement of your speakers,

it is defined as the frequency which is either the lowest

possible frequency the speaker is capable of repro-

ducing, or the frequency at which sound is sent to the

speaker’s internal low-frequency driver, as opposed to

the midrange driver.

Before making any changes to the settings for

the crossover point, we suggest that you find the

crossover point for the speakers in each of the four

groupings,front left/right, center front,surround and

surround back, by looking at the specifications page

of each speaker’s owner’s manual,by getting that

information from the manufacturer’s Web site, or

by contacting your dealer or the manufacturer’s

customer service department.You will need this figure

to accurately configure the next group of settings.

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Note that when any speaker group other than the front

left/right speakers is set to LARGE,the crossover

may not be adjusted, as the feed will be full-range,

with no sound being derived for the subwoofer from

that position.

The factory default setting for all speaker positions is

100Hz. If that setting is acceptable for all channels,

then no adjustments are needed and you may skip

this section. However, should you wish to change

one of the settings,please proceed by pressing the

⁄Navigation Button oso that the cursor

moves back up to the MODE line.Press the ‹/›

Navigation Button oso that X-OVER is high-

lighted and the menu data will change to the screen

shown in Figure 8.

Figure 8

To change the setting for any of the four speaker

groups,press the ⁄/¤Navigation Button ountil

the cursor is next to the speaker group where you

wish to make a change and then press the ‹/›

Navigation Button ountil the desired setting

appears.The available choices for low-frequency

information to be sent to the subwoofer, rather than

to the main speaker channel, are 40Hz, 60Hz, 80Hz,

100Hz, 120Hz and 200Hz. Pick the choice that is

identical to the information for the speakers, or if an

exact match is not possible,pick the closest choice

that is ABOVE the speaker’s low-frequency limit or

crossover point to avoid the creation of a low-

frequency “hole” where your system will have no

bass information.

The setting for the crossover point for the LFE chan-

nel, which is created to provide specific low-frequency

information in many movies with digital soundtracks,

may be set to match the crossover for any of the four

speaker groups.Since the crossover point commonly

used in the creation of the LFE channel is 120Hz, we

recommend that you select the speaker group whose

crossover point is closest to 120Hz.To do this, press

the ⁄/¤Navigation Button ountil the cursor

is next to the LFE line,and then press the ‹/›

Navigation Button ountil the name of the

speaker group with the desired crossover frequency

appears.Of course, you may also experiment with

different settings to find the one that provides the

smoothest and most complete bass response in your

particular listening environment.

When all crossover settings have been made,or in

those cases where none are needed, press the ¤

Navigation Button oso that the cursor is next to

the BASS MGR line to make the final setting on

this menu.

This setting allows you to use the same speaker con-

figuration and crossover settings for all inputs,or to

have different settings for each input. In most cases,

the factory default setting of GLOBAL will be

appropriate,as most systems do not need individual

speaker settings.However, when full-range front

speakers are used for both movies and music,differ-

ent bass management settings may be used when

listening to music through a CD player as opposed

to a movie from a DVD player,VCR or cable/satellite

set-top.

To customize the speaker-size configurations to each

input, make certain that the MODE line of the

SPEAKER SETUP menu is set to SIZE,

and that the cursor is on the BASS MGR line.

Press the ‹/›Navigation Button oso that

INDEPENDENT appears in highlighted video.

When this choice is entered by exiting the menu, the

settings just entered will apply to the current input

ONLY, and you will need to go back to the

IN/OUT menu to select another input, and then

return to this menu page to change the settings for

the next input. Repeat the procedure for any input

where you wish to have a different set of speaker con-

figuration and crossover settings.

NOTE: The inidependent feature allows you to select a

different speaker size configuration (Large,Small or

None,as appropriate) for each input source. However,

the individual crossover point setting may only be set

once,and the selection made during the initial setup

will be used for all inputs,regardless of any changes

made to the “Large” or “Small” settings for the speaker

groups attached to any input.The reason is that while

you may prefer different settings for the bass redirec-

tion (that is,which signals go to the subwoofer or the

speaker group), the actual crossover point remains the

same since the actual loudspeakers themselves

remain the same regardless of any other setting.

When all speaker selections have been made,press

the ¤Navigation Button oand then the Set

Button qto return to the MASTER MENU.

Delay Settings

Due to the different distances between the listening

position and each speaker position, the amount of

time it takes for sound to reach your ears from each

channel is different.You may compensate for this dif-

ference through the use of the delay settings to adjust

the timing for the speaker placement and acoustic

conditions in your listening room or home theater.

The AVR 7300’s advanced software enables you to

quickly and easily set delay times without the need to

calculate them using a complex formula. Instead,all

you need to do is measure the approximate distance

between your listening position and each of the

speakers in your system.When you enter those dis-

tances into the DPR’s memory as shown below,the

DPR’s microprocessor does the rest of the work,cal-

culating the proper delay time.The measurements

need not be accurate to the inch, as the system is

designed to accommodate a typical listening area

rather than require the precise measurement to one

“sweet spot” position.

In addition to adjusting the delay time for each individ-

ual speaker position, the AVR 7300 is among the few

receivers that allows you to adjust the delay for the

combined output of all speakers as a group.This fea-

ture is called A/V Sync Delay; it allows you to com-

pensate for delays to the video image that may be

caused by the processing in products such as digital

video displays,video scalers, digital cable or satellite

systems,or personal video recorders.With proper

adjustment of the setting for A/V Sync Delay, you can

eliminate the loss of lip sync that may be caused by

digital video applications.

Due to the differences between the way surround

modes operate,some modes allow for a greater range

of delay times than others.To avoid problems, we rec-

ommend that delay times be adjusted using the Dolby

Digital mode.If a different mode is selected at a later

time,the AVR 7300 will automatically select the

closest delay settings available for the surround

mode in use.

Delay times are adjustable only for the Dolby and DTS

modes,so you will notice that the DELAY menu

may not be accessed for other modes,such as Logic 7.

In addition, when a non-Dolby Digital mode such as

Pro Logic II is selected, adjustments may be made to

the Surround speakers only.

To set the delay time for a specific input, the

DELAY ADJUST menu (Figure 9) should be

visible on your on-screen display. If the system is not

already at that point, press the OSD Button 

to bring up the MASTER MENU,press the

¤Navigation Button ountil the on-screen ➔

cursor is pointing at the DELAY ADJUST line.

Press the Set Button qto call up the menu.

** SPEAKER SETUP **

MODE :SIZE X-OVER

LEFT/RIGHT:100HZ

CENTER :100HZ

SURROUND :100HZ

SURR BACK :100HZ

LFE :LEFT/RIGHT

BASS MGR :GLOBAL

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Figure 9

Once the DELAY ADJUST menu is on your

screen, note that the default for distance settings is in

feet. If your measurements are in feet, proceed to the

next step; if your measurements are made in meters,

press the ¤Navigation Button ountil the on-

screen ➔cursor is at the UNIT line on the menu.

Then, press the ‹/›Navigation Button oso

that METER is highlighted. When the change

in measurement units is made,press the ⁄/¤

Navigation Button oto return the ➔cursor

to the FL position.

With the on-screen ➔cursor pointing to FL,press

the ‹/›Navigation Button ountil the distance

from the front left speaker to the preferred listening

position is entered. Next, press the ¤Navigation

Button oto move the cursor to the NEXT line

and use the ‹/›Navigation Button oagain to

enter the distance from the main listening position to

the center speaker. Repeat the procedure for all active

speaker positions,first using the ¤Navigation

Button oto change to the next position, and then

use the ‹/›Navigation Button oto change

the setting. Note that only the speaker positions that

have been set to LARGE or SMALL in the

SPEAKER SETUP menu, as shown on

page 24,may be adjusted.The appearance of

three dashes next to a speaker position in place

of a distance setting indicates that you have not

configured an active speaker for that location.

When the delay time for all speaker positions has

been set you may return to the master menu by

pressing the ⁄/¤Navigation Button ountil the

➔cursor is pointing to BACK TO MASTER

MENU and then pressing the Set Button q.

However, when a digital video source or a digital video

display causes lack of lip sync,you may use the A/V

Sync Adjust feature to delay the audio signal as it is

sent to all channels (as opposed to the individual

channels) so that the picture and sound are brought

back into sync.We recommend that this adjustment

be made using the direct access controls on the

remote,as shown below.That enables you to see the

image while making the adjustment. However, you

may also adjust it here using the menu system.

To adjust the A/V Sync delay, press the ⁄/¤

Navigation Button oso that the ➔cursor is

pointing to A/V SYNC DELAY on the menu;

then press the ‹/›Navigation Button oto

delay the sound sufficiently so that it matches the

on-screen video.

The delay settings may be adjusted at any time using

the remote control and while viewing an on-screen

image by pressing the Delay Select Button .

The A/V Sync Delay setting is first, and it may be

adjusted by pressing the Set Button qwithin five

seconds of when the A/V SYNC DELAY

message appears in the on-screen display and the

Lower Display Line &.Then, press the ‹/›

Navigation Button oto enter the desired delay

setting that brings the video and sound back in sync.

Press the Set Button qagain to enter the setting.

Note that the A/V Sync delay setting is unique to each

video input source,so you may enter a different set-

ting to compensate for the differences between any

product attached to the DVD or Video inputs.

To change one of the individual speaker positions

directly, press the Delay Select Button ,

followed by the ⁄/¤Navigation Button oto

select the desired position as that name appears in the

on-screen display and the Lower Display Line &.

When the name of the speaker position to be adjusted

appears,press the Set Button qwithin 5 seconds.

Press the ‹/›Navigation Button oto enter the

desired delay setting for that speaker; then press the

Set Button qto enter the setting.The ⁄/¤

Navigation Button omay be used to select

another position, or you may wait 5 seconds for the

system to time out and return to normal operation.

When all delay settings made using the menu system

have been completed, press the ⁄/¤Navigation

Button ountil the ➔cursor is pointing to the

BACK TO MASTER MENU line and press

the Set Button q.

Output Level Adjustment

Output level adjustment is a key part of the configura-

tion of any surround sound product. It is particularly

important for a digital receiver such as the AVR 7300,

as correct outputs ensure that you hear soundtracks

with the proper directionality and intensity.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Listeners are often confused

about the operation of the surround channels.While

some assume that sound should always be coming

from each speaker, most of the time there will be little

or no sound in the surround channels.This is because

they are only used when a movie director or sound

mixer specifically places sound there to create ambi-

ence, a special effect or to continue action from the

front of the room to the rear.When the output levels

are properly set, it is normal for surround speakers to

operate only occasionally. Artificially increasing the

volume to the rear speakers may destroy the illusion

of an enveloping sound field that duplicates the way

you hear sound in a movie theater or concert hall.

Before beginning the output level adjustment process,

make certain that all speaker connections have been

properly made.The system volume should be set to

the level that you will use during a typical listening

session.While the AVR 7300 allows you to set output

levels manually, we recommend that the EzSet system

be used when the DPR is first installed to establish the

initial level settings.

Using EzSet

Harman Kardon’s exclusive EzSet remote makes it

possible to quickly and accurately set the DPR 2005’s

output levels without the use of a sound-pressure meter,

although manual adjustment is also available.However,

for the easiest setup,follow these steps while seated in

the listening position that will be used most often:

1.Make sure all speaker positions have been config-

ured for their “large” or “small” settings (see pp.

24–26) and turn off the OSD system if it is in use.

2. Adjust the volume so that it is at 15dB,or a

level that is closest to the setting you prefer for a

typical listening session, as shown in the on-screen

display or Lower Display Line &.

3.Press and hold the SPL Select Button until the

red LED under the Set Button qlights and the

LCD screen in the remote changes to the display

shown in Figure 10.

Figure 10

4.Press the Set Button qwithin five seconds to

move to the next step.

5. Press the ⁄Navigation Button ountil the lower

line of the remote’s LCD display shows the number of

speakers in your system.(Don’t count the subwoofer

or speakers that are part of a multizone system.) For

example,if you have left,center, right, surround left and

right, and surround back left and right speakers for

a full 7.1 system, press the button twice so that the

bottom line reads 7 CHANNELS,as shown in

Figure 11.

Figure 11

SELECT # SPKRS

7 CHANNELS

SET SPKR LEVELS

EZSET

* DELAY ADJUST *

FL :12ft SBR:10ft

CEN:12ft SBL:10ft

FR :12ft SL :10ft

SR :10Ft SUB:10ft

UNIT :FEET METER

A/V SYNC DELAY:0mS

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6.Hold the remote in front of you at arm’s length, being

sure not to cover the EzSet Microphone Sensor

at the top of the remote,and press the Set

Button qwithin five seconds to begin the EzSet

calibration process.At this point, EzSet will take con-

trol of your DPR, starting the test tone at the front left

speaker, and automatically adjusting the output level

so that it is correct. During the adjustment the on-

screen display and the Lower Display Line &

will display the speaker position on the left side of

the display and the offset from reference level on

the right side of the display.As the levels are

adjusted, the speaker position and a level indication

will appear in the bottom line of the remote’s LCD

display (Figure 12).

Figure 12

• The channel position being adjusted will flash in the

Speaker/Channel Input Indicators %.If the

test noise is heard from a channel other than the

one shown in the indicator, there is an error in the

speaker connections.If this is the case,press the

Test Button fTWICE to stop the adjustment.

Then turn the unit off and verify that all speakers

are connected to the proper Speaker Outputs

efgh and that any connections made to

speakers powered by optional amplifiers through

the Preamp Outputs ‹are correct.

• During the adjustment process for each channel,

you will see indications of LOW, HIGH and a level

readout in dB.This is normal, and it confirms that

EzSet is doing its job of changing the levels to

match the desired reference.

• If a channel cannot be adjusted to the proper

reference level, you will see FAIL displayed in

the remote’s bottom LCD line before the test tone

moves to the next channel.This is usually an indi-

cation that the volume control was set too low.

When EzSet stops circulating the tone through all

channels and returns to normal, adjust the volume

level and repeat the procedure from Step 3.

7. After the test noise has circulated once through each

channel, it will send the tone to each channel once

again, to verify the settings.

8. After two complete circulations of the tone,the levels

are set. Upon completion of the second circulation,

the LCD Information Display cwill flash

COMPLETE three times and then go out.The

tone will stop and the DPR 2005 will return to

normal operation.

If you find that the output levels chosen by EzSet are

either uncomfortably low or high, you may repeat the

procedure.Return to Step 2 and adjust the master vol-

ume either slightly higher or lower to accommodate your

particular room layout and your tastes.You may repeat

this procedure as many times as necessary to achieve a

desired result. In order to prevent possible damage to

your hearing or your equipment, it is important to avoid

setting the master volume above 0dB.

NOTE: The subwoofer output is not adjusted when the

test tone is in use.To adjust the subwoofer output, you

must use an external source (see page 36).

Manual Output Level Adjustment

Output levels may also be adjusted manually, either to

set them to a specific level with an SPL meter,or to

make fine tuning adjustments to the levels obtained

using the EzSet remote.

Figure 13

Manual output level adjustment is most easily done

through the CHANNEL ADJUST menu

(Figure 13). If you are already at the MASTER

MENU,press the ¤Navigation Button ountil

the on-screen ➔cursor is next to the CHANNEL

ADJUST line.If you are not at the MASTER

MENU,press the OSD Button to bring up

the MASTER MENU (Fig. 1), and then press the

¤Navigation Button ountil the on-screen ➔

cursor is next to the CHANNEL ADJUST

line.Press the Set Button qto bring the

CHANNEL ADJUST menu (Figure 13) to

the screen.

When the CHANNEL ADJUST menu first

appears the test tone is off. If desired, you may imme-

diately use the ⁄/¤Navigation Button oto

select any channel for adjustment using an external

source,such as a test disc, from which to judge the

output levels.After the ➔cursor is pointing to the

channel to be adjusted, press the ‹/›Navigation

Button oto raise or lower the output level.

However, before proceeding with any manual adjust-

ment we recommend that you first use the DPR’s

internal test tone generator and automatic sequencer

to send a tone to each channel so that you may verify

that all speaker connections have been properly made.

To turn the test tone on and have it automatically cir-

culate among the channels where a speaker has pre-

viously been configured (see page 24), press the

⁄/¤Navigation Button ountil the ➔cursor is

pointing to the TEST TONE line on the menu.

Next, press the ‹/›Navigation Button ountil

AUTO SEQ is shown in highlighted video.At this

time the test tone will immediately begin to circulate

clockwise around the room, playing for two seconds in

each speaker before switching to the next speaker

position.The ➔cursor will blink next to the active

speaker to indicate which speaker the sound should

be coming from.

As the test noise circulates,listen to make certain that

the sound comes from the speaker position shown in

the Lower Display Line &.If the sound from a

speaker location does NOT match the position indicated

in the display, turn the DPR 2005 off using the Main

Power Switch Aand check the speaker wiring or

connections to external power amplifiers to make cer-

tain that each speaker is connected to the correct out-

put terminal.

After checking for speaker placement, let the test

noise circulate again, and listen to see which channels

sound louder than the others.Using the front left

speaker as a reference,press the ‹/›Navigation

Button oto bring all speakers to the same volume

level.When the ‹/›Navigation Button ois

pushed, the test noise circulation will pause on the

channel being adjusted to give you time to make

the adjustment.When you release the button, 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 ‹/›Navigation

Button oonly, NOT the main volume controls. If you

are using a sound-pressure level (SPL) meter for pre-

cise level adjustment, set the volume so that the meter

reads 75dB, C-Weighting Slow.

You may also make these same adjustments with

complete manual control over the channel being

adjusted by pressing the ⁄/¤Navigation Button

ountil the ➔cursor is pointing to the TEST

TONE SEQ line on the menu and then using the

‹/›Navigation Button oto select MANUAL

in the highlighted video.In the MANUAL mode, the

test tone will also start immediately, but the tone will

only be moved to another channel by pressing the

⁄/¤Navigation Button o.When the manual

sequencing mode is active,the tone is turned off by

pressing the ⁄/¤Navigation Button ountil the

➔cursor is pointing to the TEST TONE line and

the ‹/›Navigation Button ois then pressed to

select OFF in the highlighted video.

* CHANNEL ADJUST *

FL :0 dB SBR :0 dB

CEN :0 dB SBL :0 dB

FR :0 dB SL :0 dB

SR :0 dB SUB :0 dB

CHANNEL RESET :OFF ON

TEST TONE SEQ :AUTO

TEST TONE :OFF ON

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The DPR’s EzSet feature may also be used as an SPL

meter to assist in accurate setting of the output levels,

when either the internal test tone or an external source

such as a test disc is used.To use the remote as an

SPL meter, follow these steps:

1. Press and hold the SPL Select Button until

the red LED under the Set Button qlights and

the LCD screen in the remote changes to the dis-

play shown in Figure 10.

2. Press the ⁄Navigation Button oonce to

change the bottom line of the remote’s LCD display

to read MANUAL SPL as shown in Figure 14.

Figure 14

3. Press the Set Button qwithin five seconds to

activate the remote’s manual mode, so that it func-

tions as an SPL meter.The right corner of the bot-

tom line of the remote’s display will show the output

level of the speakers as the test tone circulates.The

level will show as a direct SPL indication between

66dBand 79dB.Below 66dBthe remote will

read LOW and above 79dBit will read HIGH.

4.When you are finished with all adjustments,press

the Clear Button

to return the remote to nor-

mal operation.

NOTE: The subwoofer level is not adjustable when the

normal test tone is in use.The subwoofer output level

may also be adjusted when the channel levels are

being trimmed to a program source rather than the

test tone,as shown on page 36.

When all channels have an equal volume level, the

adjustment is complete.To exit this menu, press the

⁄/¤Navigation Button ountil the on-screen

➔cursor is next to the BACK TO MASTER

MENU line,and then press the Set Button qto

return to the MASTER MENU.

To adjust the output levels at any time using the

remote control and semi-OSD messages,first press

the Test Button f.As soon as the button is

pressed, the test tone will begin to circulate as

indicated earlier.The correct channel from which

the test noise should be heard will be shown on the

video screen and the Lower Display Line &.

While the test 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 ⁄/¤

Navigation Button ountil the desired level is

heard. Once the buttons are released, the test noise

will begin to circulate again in five seconds.

When all channels have the same output level, press

the Test Button fagain to complete the process.

NOTE: Output level adjustment is not available for the

VMAx or Surround Off modes.

Additional Input Adjustments

After 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 the

MASTER MENU (Figure 1) and enter the set-

tings for each input you will use.In most cases, only

the digital input and surround mode will be different

from one input to the next, while the other settings will

usually be the same.

If you wish to have different speaker “size” and

crossover settings for an input, remember to change

the BASS MGR setting to INDEPENDENT,

as shown on page 26.When all settings and adjust-

ments have been made,press the OSD Button 

to return to normal operation of the DPR.

Once the settings outlined on the previous pages have

been made,the AVR 7300 is ready for operation.

While there are some additional settings to be made,

these are best done after you have had an opportunity

to listen to a variety of sources and different kinds of

program material.These advanced settings are

described on pages 37 and 38 of this manual. In

addition, any of the settings made in the initial configu-

ration of the unit may be changed at any time.As you

add new or different sources or speakers,or if you

wish to change a setting to better reflect your listening

taste,simply follow the instructions for changing the

settings for that parameter as shown in this section.

Having completed the setup and configuration process

for your AVR 7300, you are about to experience the

finest in music and home theater listening. Enjoy!

SET SPKR LEVELS

MANUAL SPL

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Basic Operation

Once you have completed the initial setup and configu-

ration of the AVR 7300, it is simple to operate and

enjoy.The following instructions will help you maximize

the enjoyment of your new receiver:

Turning the DPR 2005 On or Off

• When using the AVR 7300 for the first time,you must

press the Main Power Switch Ato turn the unit

on.This places the unit in a Standby mode, as indi-

cated by the Standby/On Indicator 1turning amber.

Once the unit is in Standby, you may begin a listening

session by pressing the Standby/On Button 2on

the front panel, or the Power On Button bor

AVR Selector e

∫

on the remote.This will turn

the unit on and return the DPR to the input source that

was last used.The unit may also be turned on from

Standby by pressing any of the Input Selector

Buttons d

ç∂

on the remote or

the Input Source Selector Button 8on the

front panel.

Whenever the DPR is turned on, you will see all of the

front-panel indicators light up for a few seconds.This is

normal, and it is part of the unit’s power-on self test.

NOTE: After pressing one of the Input Selector

Buttons d

ç∂

to turn the unit on,

press the AVR Selector e

∫

to set the remote

control to the DPR 2005 functions.

To turn the unit off, simply press the Standby/On

Switch 1on the front panel or the Power Off

Button a

on the remote.Power will be shut off

to any equipment plugged into the rear-panel

Switched AC Accessory Outlet dand the

Standby/On Indicator 1will turn amber.

When the remote is used to turn the unit “off,” it is

actually placing the system in a Standby mode,as

indicated by the amber lighting of the Standby/On

Indicator 1.

•To program the AVR 7300 for automatic turn-off,

press the Sleep Button on the remote.Each

press of the button will decrease the time before

shut-down in the following sequence:

The sleep time will be displayed in the Lower

Display Line &and it will count down until the

time has elapsed.

The front-panel display will dim to half brightness

when the Sleep function is programmed.To cancel the

Sleep function, press and hold the Sleep Button

until the information display returns to normal bright-

ness; and the words SLEEP OFF will appear in

the Lower Display Line &.When the programmed

sleep time has elapsed, the unit will turn off.

When you will be away from home for an extended

period of time,it is always a good idea to turn the unit

off with the front-panel Main Power Switch A.

NOTE: All preset memories are lost if the unit is left

turned off by using the Main Power Switch Afor

more than four weeks.

Source Selection

•To select a source, press any of the Input Selector

Buttons d

ç∂

on the remote.

• The input source may also be changed by pressing

the front-panel Input Source Selector Button 8.

Each press of the button will move the input selec-

tion through the list of available inputs.

•

When a new input is selected, the DPR will automati-

cally switch to the digital input (if selected), surround

mode,component video input,A/V Sync Delay and

Night Mode configurations that were in effect the

last time that input was used. If the BASS MGR

line on the SPEAKER SETUP menu (Fig. 7)

was set to INDEPENDENT,as described on

page 26, the settings

for speaker size will also

change to the preset values.

• The front-panel Video 5 Inputs K,Optical Digital

3 Input Hor the Coaxial Digital 3 Input Jmay

be used to connect a device such as a video game

or camcorder to your home entertainment system on

a temporary basis.

• As the input source is changed, the new input name

will appear momentarily as an on-screen display in

the lower third of the video display.The input name

will also appear in the Upper Display Line ^and

in the front-panel Input Indicators $.

• When an audio source is selected,the last video

input used remains routed to the Video 1/Video 2

Outputs £∞ andVideo Monitor Outputs •.

This permits simultaneous viewing and listening to

different sources.

• When a composite or S-Video source is selected,the

video signal for that input will be routed to the Video

Monitor Output •and will be viewable on a TV

monitor connected to the AVR 7300.

6-Channel/8-Channel Direct Input

• There are two input choices available for use with

sources such as a DVD-Audio or SACD player

that are connected to the 8-Channel Direct

Inputs ﬁ.Select the appropriate input for your

system and source equipment:

■The 6CHDVD AUDIO input should be

used when the SBR and SBL inputs are not

in use.When this input is used, the analog source

is converted to digital so that you may use the

same bass-management options for the direct

input as you do with all other outputs.This input

also mutes the unused SBL and SBR input jacks

to prevent unwanted noise from interfering with

system performance.

■The 8CHDVD AUDIO input should

be used when an input is connected to all eight

8-Channel Direct Inputs ﬁ.When this input is

in use,the analog source is converted to digital

so that you may use the same Quadruple

Crossover bass-management options for the

direct input as you do with all other outputs.

Volume and Tone Control

• Adjust the volume to a comfortable level using the

front-panel Volume Control #or remote Volume

Up/Down Buttons r.

• To temporarily silence all speaker outputs, press the

Mute Button .This will interrupt the out-

put to all speakers and the headphone jack, but it

will not affect any recording or dubbing that may be

in progress.When the system is muted, the word

MUTE will flash in the on-screen display and

Upper Display Line ^,press the Mute Buttons

again to return to normal operation.

• The unit’s tone controls may be taken out of the

signal path by pressing the Tone Mode Button on

the front panel Bor the remote .The first

press of either button will show a message in the

on-screen display and Lower Display Line &

with the current status of the tone controls.The sys-

tem default is TONE IN,which indicates that

the bass and treble controls are active.Press the

⁄/¤Navigation Button oon the remote or

the ⁄/¤Button !on the front panel to change

the setting to TONE OUT,which is “flat”

response without the tone controls being active.

• When the tone controls are active,the bass and tre-

ble boost/cut may be adjusted by first pressing the

Tone Mode Button on the front panel Bor the

remote until the desired setting (BASS

MODE or TREBLE MODE) appears in the

on-screen display and the Lower Display Line

&.Next, use the ⁄/¤Navigation Button o

on the remote or the ⁄/¤Button on the front

panel !to change the setting as desired. The unit

will return to normal operation within five seconds

after the setting is changed.

• For private listening,simply place a standard

1/4" stereo headphone plug or adaptor into the

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Headphone Jack Gbehind the door @on the

front panel.The speakers will automatically mute

and a two-channel stereo signal will be sent to the

headphones.The Lower Display Line &will read

DOLBY H: BP,indicating that the headphone

output is in the Bypass mode,and to confirm that

no processing is being used.

• When the headphones are in use,you may take

advantage of the Dolby Headphone modes to bring

added spaciousness to headphone listening. Press

the Dolby Mode Select Button or the

Surround Mode Selector 4to cycle through the

three Dolby Headphone modes to select the one

that you prefer.

Surround Mode Selection

One of the most important features of the AVR 7300

is its ability to reproduce a full multichannel sound field

from digital sources,analog matrix surround-encoded

programs and standard stereo programs.

Selection of a surround mode is based on personal

taste,as well as the type of program source material

being 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 DTS

Stereo may be played in either the Dolby Digital,

Dolby Pro Logic II Cinema,Dolby Pro Logic IIx Cinema,

DTS Neo:6 Cinema, or Logic 7 Cinema surround

modes,depending on the source material.

NOTE: Once a program has been encoded with matrix

surround information, it retains the surround information

as long as the program is available in stereo.Thus,

movies with surround sound may be decoded via any

of the analog surround modes such as Pro Logic II or

IIx Cinema, Logic 7 Cinema or DTS Neo:6 Cinema,

when they are broadcast via conventional TV stations,

cable,pay-TV and satellite transmission.Also,a growing

number of TV programs,sports broadcasts and radio

dramas are also recorded in surround sound.

Even when a program is not listed as carrying intentional

surround information, you may find that the Pro Logic II,

Logic 7 Enhanced or DTS Neo:6,VMAx and the Hall or

Theater modes often deliver enveloping surround pre-

sentations through the use of the natural information

present in all stereo recordings.

Surround modes may be changed at any time by

using either the front panel or remote control.To

select a new surround mode from the front panel, first

press the Surround Mode Group Selector Button

3until the desired major surround mode group such

as Dolby, DTS or Logic 7 is selected.Next, press the

Surround Mode Selector Button 4to choose the

specific individual surround mode.

To select a surround mode using the remote, press

the button for the surround mode group that includes

the mode you wish to choose: Dolby ,DTS

Digital ,DTS Neo:6 ,Logic 7 h,Stereo

or DSP Surround g.The first press of the

button will show the current mode from that group if it

is already in use,or the first available mode if you are

currently using another mode.To cycle through the

available modes in that group,press the button again

until the desired mode appears in the Lower Display

Line &,the on-screen display and in the front-panel

Surround Mode Indicators *.

The Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, DTS 5.1, DTS-ES

Matrix and DTS-ES Discrete modes may only be

selected when a digital input is in use.In addition,

when a digital source is present, the AVR 7300 will

automatically select and switch to the correct mode,

regardless of the mode that has been previously

selected. For more information on selecting digital

sources, see the Digital Audio Playback section below.

When the 6-Channel/8-Channel direct inputs are in

use,there is no surround processing,as these inputs

take the analog output signals from an optional, exter-

nal DVD-Audio or SACD player, or another source

device,and carry them straight through to the volume

control.

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 until

SURROUND

OFF appears in the Lower Display

Line &.From the front panel, press the Surround

Mode Group Selector 3until the Stereo

modes

appear in the on-screen display and Lower Display

Line &.Next, press the Surround Mode Selector

Button 4until SURROUND OFF appears in

the on-screen display and Lower Display Line &.

Digital Audio Playback

Digital audio is a major advancement over analog sur-

round processing systems.It delivers up to six discrete

channels,and each channel reproduces full frequency

range (20Hz to 20kHz) and offers dramatically improved

dynamic range and significant improvements to signal-

to-noise ratios.In addition, digital systems have the capa-

bility to deliver an additional channel that is specifically

devoted to low-frequency information.This is the “.1”

channel referred to when you see these systems

described as “5.1,”“6.1”or “7.1.”The bass channel is

separate from the other channels,but since it is inten-

tionally bandwidth-limited, sound designers have given it

that unique designation.

Dolby Digital

Dolby Digital is a standard part of DVD, and is available

on specially encoded LD discs and satellite broad-

casts and it is a part of the high-definition television

(HDTV) system.

An optional, external RF demodulator is required

to use the AVR 7300 to listen to the Dolby Digital

soundtracks available on laser discs.Connect the RF

output of the LD player to the demodulator and then

connect the digital output of the demodulator to the

Optical or Coaxial Inputs ﬂ‡HJ of the

AVR 7300. No demodulator is required for use with

DVD players or DTS-encoded laser discs.

DTS

DTS is a digital audio system capable of delivering 5.1

or 6.1 discrete or matrix sound field reproduction.

Although both DTS and Dolby Digital are digital, they

use different methods of encoding the signals,and

thus they require different decoding circuits to convert

the digital signals back to analog.

DTS-encoded soundtracks are available on select

DVD and LD discs,as well as on audio-only DTS

discs.You may use any LD or CD player equipped

with a digital output to play DTS-encoded discs with

the DPR 2005.All that is required is to connect the

player’s output to either an Optical or Coaxial Input

on the rear panel ﬂ‡ or front panel HJ.

In order to listen to DVDs encoded with DTS sound-

tracks,the DVD player must be compatible with the

DTS signal, which is indicated by the “DTS Digital Out”

logo on the player’s front panel. Some early DVD play-

ers were not able to play DTS-encoded DVDs.This

does not indicate a problem with the AVR 7300, as

those players cannot pass through the DTS signal. If

you’re in doubt as to the capability of your DVD player

to handle DTS discs,consult the player’s owner’s

manual.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Many DVD players have a default

setting that does not pass through the DTS data, even

though the machine is capable of doing so.If your

DVD player has the “DTS Digital Out”logo but does

not trigger DTS playback in the AVR 7300, change

the player’s settings in the “Audio”or “Bitstream” con-

figuration menu so that DTS playback is enabled.The

method for doing this will vary with each player. In

some cases,the proper menu choice will be “Original,”

while in others it will be “DTS.”Consult the owner’s

manual for your player to find the specific information

to find the proper setting.

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Surround Mode Chart

MODE FEATURES

Dolby Digital Available only with digital input sources encoded with Dolby Digital data.It provides up to five separate main audio channels and a special 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 soundfield is available.When the receiver is

set for 6.1/7.1 operation and a Dolby Digital signal is present, the EX mode is automatically selected. Even if specific EX encoding is not available to provide the

additional channel, the special algorithms will 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 of one of the two

DTS-ES 6.1 Discrete 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 or 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 mode re-creates original Pro Logic processing for

Pro Logic those who prefer that presentation.

Dolby Pro Logic IIx Dolby Pro Logic IIx is the latest extension of Dolby Pro Logic II technology that creates a discrete 6.1 and 7.1 sound field from matrix surround or two-channel

Music stereo sources in systems configured for surround back speakers.Both Movie and Music versions of Pro Logic IIx are available.These modes may also be applied

Movie to a six-channel source connected to the 8-Channel Direct Inputs ﬁso that the sound field is enhanced by adding back surround channels,as well as to enable

the MAIN DOWNMIX option in the multiroom system so that a six channel direct input may be used as a source for the remote room.

Logic 7 Cinema Exclusive to Harman Kardon for receivers, Logic 7 is an advanced mode that extracts the maximum surround information from either surround-encoded programs

Logic 7 Music or conventional stereo material.When your system has been configured for use with Surround Back Speakers (see page 25), you may choose between either

Logic 7 Enhance 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 that are much smoother and more realistic than with other decoding techniques.The Logic 7 M or Music mode should be

used with analog or PCM stereo sources. Logic 7 M enhances the listening experience by presenting a wider front soundstage and greater rear ambience. Both

Logic 7 modes also direct low-frequency information to the subwoofer (if installed and configured) to deliver maximum bass impact.The Logic 7 E (or Enhance)

mode,available only when the 5.1 option is chosen, is an extension of the Logic 7 modes that is primarily used with musical programs. 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 appears

broader and wider than when the subwoofer is the sole source of bass energy.

DTS Neo:6 Cinema These two modes are available with analog sources playing to create a three-channel,five-channel or six-channel surround presentation from matrix-encoded

DTS Neo:6 Music or stereo sources.Select the Cinema version of Neo:6 when a program with 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.

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.

VMAx Near When only the two front-channel loudspeakers are used,VMAx delivers a three-dimensional sound space with the illusion of “phantom speakers” at the center

VMAx Far and surround positions.The VMAx N, or “Near Field”mode should be selected when your listening position is less than five feet from the speakers.The VMAx F, or

“Far Field,”mode should be selected when your listening position is greater than five feet from the speakers.

Dolby Virtual Speaker Dolby Virtual Speaker uses advanced technology to simulate the sonic signature of a speaker location even when there is no speaker physically present in that

Reference location.The Reference (“REF”) mode activates the front left/right or front left/center/right speakers to simulate a 5.1 presentation with accurate localization.

Wide The Wide mode virtualizes additional front-channel speakers to create a wider image and a more enveloping sound field. It is available no matter how many

speakers are present.

5-Channel Stereo These modes take advantage of multiple speakers to place a stereo signal at both the front and back of a room.They places the same signal at the front-left and

7-Channel Stereo 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 Dolby Headphone enables ordinary stereo headphones to portray the sound of a five-speaker surround-playback system.The DH1 mode creates

DH1 headphone presentation that resembles a small, well-damped room and is appropriate for use with both movies and music-only recordings.

DH2 The DH2 mode creates a more acoustically live room particularly suited to music listening.The DH3 mode creates a larger room,more like a

DH3 concert hall or movie theater.

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Selecting a Digital Source

To utilize either digital mode, you must have properly

connected a digital source to the DPR 2005.Connect

the digital outputs from DVD players,HDTV receivers,

satellite systems or CD players to the Optical or

Coaxial Inputs ﬂ‡HJ.In order to provide a

backup signal and a source for analog stereo recording,

the analog outputs provided on digital source equipment

should also be connected to their appropriate inputs on

the AVR 7300 rear panel (e.g.,connect the analog

stereo audio output from a DVD to the DVD Inputs ¶

on 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 21,first select the desired input using the

remote or front-panel controls,as outlined in this man-

ual. Next, press the Digital Select Button pE

and then using the ⁄/¤Navigation Button o

on the remote or the ⁄/¤Buttons !on the front

panel,

choose any of the OPTICAL or COAX-

IAL

inputs,as they appear in the Upper Display

Line ^or on-screen display.When the digital source

is playing, the AVR 7300 will automatically detect

which type of digital data stream is being decoded and

display that information in the Upper Display Line ^.

When both a digital and an analog connection are

made between a source device and the DPR, the digi-

tal input is the default. If the digital stream is not pres-

ent or is interrupted, the unit will automatically switch

over to the analog inputs for the selected source.

Digital Bitstream and Surround Mode Indications

When a digital source is playing, the DPR senses the

type of bitstream data that is present. Using this infor-

mation, the correct surround mode will automatically

be selected. For example, DTS bitstreams will cause

the unit to switch to DTS decoding, and Dolby Digital

bitstreams will enable Dolby Digital decoding.When

the unit senses PCM data from CDs or LDs,you may

select any of the standard surround modes,such as

Dolby Pro Logic II or Logic 7. Since the range of

available surround modes is dependent on the type

of digital data that is present, the AVR 7300 shows

you what type of signal is present.This will help you

to understand the choice of modes.

When a digital source is first detected, the AVR 7300

will display a message to indicate the type of bitstream

being received.This message will appear shortly after

an input or surround mode is changed, and will remain

in the Lower Display Line &for about five seconds

before that portion of the display returns to the normal

surround mode indication.

For Dolby Digital and DTS sources, a three-digit indica-

tion will appear, showing the number of channels present

in the data.An example of this type of display is 3/2/.1.

The first number in the display message indicates how

many discrete front-channel signals are present.

• A “3” tells you that separate front left, center and

front right signals are available.This will be displayed

for Dolby Digital 5.1 and DTS 5.1 programs.

• A “2” tells you that separate front left and right sig-

nals are available,but there is no discrete center

channel signal.This will be displayed for Dolby

Digital bitstreams that have stereo program material.

• A “1” tells you that there is only a mono channel

available in the Dolby Digital bitstream.

The middle number in the display message indicates

how 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 right

signals are available.This will be displayed for Dolby

Digital 5.1 and DTS 5.1 programs.

• A “1” tells you that there is only a single,surround-

encoded surround channel.This will appear for

Dolby Digital bitstreams that have matrix encoding.

• A “0” indicates that there is no surround channel

information.This will be displayed for two-channel

stereo programs.

The last number indicates whether there is a discrete

low-frequency effects (LFE) channel.This is the “.1” in

the common abbreviation of “5.1” sound and it is a

special channel that contains only bass frequencies.

• A “.1” tells you that an LFE channel is present.This

will be displayed for Dolby Digital 5.1 and DTS 5.1

programs,as available.

• A “0” indicates that there is no LFE channel infor-

mation available.However, even when there is no

dedicated LFE channel, low-frequency sound will be

present at the subwoofer output when the speaker

configuration is set to show the presence of a

subwoofer.

• The information in the right side of the display will

tell you if the digital audio data contains a special

flag signal that will automatically activate the appro-

priate 6.1 or 7.1 mode.This will be shown as

EX-ON or EX-OFF for Dolby Digital bitstreams and

ES-ON or ES-OFF for DTS bitstreams.

When Dolby Digital 3/2/.1 or DTS or DTS-ES signals

are being played, the DPR will automatically switch to

the proper surround mode,and no other processing

may be selected.When a Dolby Digital signal with a

3/1/0 or 2/0/0 signal is detected, you may select any

of the Dolby surround modes.

It is always a good idea to check the channel data to

make certain that it matches the audio logo informa-

tion shown on the back of a DVD package.In some

cases,you will see an indication for “2/0/0”even

when the disc contains a full 5.1, or 3/2/.1, signal.

When this happens,check the audio output settings

for your DVD player or the audio menu selections for

the specific disc being played to be sure that the

player is sending the correct signal to the DPR.

An UNLOCK message may appear in the Lower

Display Line &.This is your indication that the digi-

tal audio data stream has been interrupted or is no

longer present.When that occurs,the unit’s digital sig-

nal processor has no signal to lock onto,and is thus

“unlocked.”You may see this message when a DVD is

first started until the stream is playing and the proces-

sor determines which mode to apply; or any time the

data stream is stopped or paused, such as when the

menus of some discs are displayed or when the player

is switching between the different sections of a disc.

You may also see the message when a satellite

receiver, cable set-top or HDTV tuner is in use if the

digital audio is temporarily interrupted when channels

are changed or when a cable box switches from a

channel with a digital data stream to a channel with

analog audio only.The UNLOCK message is nor-

mal, and does not indicate any problem with your

receiver. Rather, it tells you that the incoming data has

simply been paused or is not present for a variety of

possible reasons.

PCM Playback

PCM is the abbreviation for Pulse Code Modulation,

which is the type of digital signal used for standard CD

playback, and other non-Dolby Digital and non-DTS

digital sources such as Mini-Disc.When a PCM signal

is detected, the Lower Display Line &will briefly

show a message with the letters PCM, in addition to a

readout of the sampling frequency of the digital signal.

In most cases,this will be PCM 44.1kHz or

PCM 48kHz,though in the case of specially

mastered, high-resolution audio discs,you will see a

PCM 96kHz indication. Note that the sampling rate

displayed is that of the incoming digital signal, and not

the upsampled rate that may be applied to PCM sources

when Dolby Pro Logic,Pro Logic II or Pro Logic IIx

processing is applied, as shown on page 22.

During PCM playback you may select any surround

mode except one of the Dolby Digital or DTS/DTS-ES

modes.However, when a CD with HDCD encoding is

being played you must select the Surround Off (stereo)

mode to take advantage of the HDCD process.

HDCD Playback

High Definition Compatible Digital,®or HDCD, discs are

recorded using a 20-bit encoding and other propri-

etary processing for the ultimate in CD listening.When

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an HDCD-encoded disc is playing and the CD

player is connected using a digital connection, the

DPR 2005 will automatically recognize the HDCD

encoding and activate the circuits required for proper

playback, provided that the Surround Off mode is

selected.An HDCD message will appear in the Lower

Display Line &to confirm the HDCD playback.

HDCD playback is limited to two-channel stereo only.

Speaker/Channel Indicators

In addition to the bitstream indicators,the AVR 7300

features channel-input indicators that show how many

channels of digital information are being received

and/or whether the digital signal is interrupted (see

Figure 15).

Figure 15

These indicators are the L/C/R/LFE/SL/SR/SBL/SBR

letters that are inside the center boxes of the

Speaker/Channel Input Indicators %on the front-

panel.When a standard analog signal is in use,only

the “L” and “R” indicators will light, as

analog signals

have only left and right channels.

Digital signals,may have two, five,six or seven chan-

nels; depending on the program material, its method of

transmission and the way in which it was encoded.

When a digital signal is playing, the letters in these

indicators will light in response to the signal being

received. It is important to note that although Dolby

Digital, for example,is referred to as a “5.1”system,

not all Dolby Digital DVDs or programs are encoded

for 5.1.Thus,it is sometimes normal for a DVD with a

Dolby Digital soundtrack to trigger only the “L” and “R”

indicators.

NOTE: Many DVD discs are recorded with both “5.1”

and “2.0,” and Dolby Digital and DTS versions of the

same soundtrack.When playing a DVD, always be

certain to check the type of material on the disc.Most

discs show this information using icons on the back of

the disc jacket.When a disc offers multiple soundtrack

choices,you may have to make some adjustments to

your DVD player (usually with the “Audio Select”button

or in a menu screen on the disc) to send a full 5.1

feed to the AVR 7300 or to select between Dolby

Digital or DTS. It is also possible for the type of signal

feed to change during the course of a DVD’s play-

back. In some cases,the previews or special material

will be recorded in 2.0 audio,while the main feature is

available in 5.1 audio.The AVR 7300 will automatically

sense changes to the bitstream and channel count

and reflect them in these indicators.

The letters used by the Speaker/Channel Input

Indicators %also flash to indicate when a bitstream

has been interrupted.This will happen when a digital

input source is selected before the playback starts,or

when a digital source such as a DVD is paused.The

flashing indicators,along with the UNLOCK mes-

sage in the Lower Display Line &,remind you

that the playback has stopped due to the absence

of a digital signal and not through any fault of the

DPR 2005.This is normal, and the digital playback

will resume once the playback is started again.

Night Mode

A special feature of Dolby Digital is the Night mode,

which enables specially encoded Dolby Digital input

sources to be played back with full digital intelligibility

while reducing the minimum peak level by 1/4 to 1/3.

This prevents abruptly loud transitions from disturbing

others,without reducing the impact of the digital

source.The Night mode is available only when Dolby

Digital signals with special data are being played.

The Night mode may be engaged when a Dolby

Digital DVD is playing by pressing the Night Mode

Button on the remote.Next, press the ⁄/¤

Navigation Button oto select either the middle

range or full compression versions of the Night

mode.To turn the Night mode off, press the ⁄/¤

Navigation Button ountil the message in the

lower third of the video display and in the Lower

Display Line &reads D-RANGE OFF.

The Night mode may also be selected to always be on

at either level of compression using the options in the

DOLBY SURR menu. See page 23 for informa-

tion on using the menus to set this option.

MP3 Audio Playback

The AVR 7300 is one of the few receivers equipped

for onboard decoding for the MP3 audio format used

by computers and portable audio devices.By offering

MP3 decoding, the AVR 7300 is able to deliver pre-

cise conversion of the digital signals to an analog out-

put, along with the benefits of listening to the MP3

audio through the DPR 2005’s high-power amplifier

and the speakers from your surround system, rather

than the smaller speakers and low-powered amplifiers

typically used with computers.

To take advantage of the DPR 2005’s MP3 capabili-

ties,simply connect the S/P-DIF output of a comput-

er’s sound card or the S/P-DIF output of a portable

digital audio device to either the rear panel Digital

Inputs ﬂ‡ or the front-panel Digital Inputs

HJ.When the digital signal is available,the Lower

Display Line &will indicate that an MP3 bitstream

is present, and the audio will begin playing.

NOTES:

• The AVR 7300 is only capable of playing signals in

the MP3 (MPEG 1/Layer 3) format. It is not com-

patible with other computer audio codecs.

• The digital audio input signal may be either optical

or coaxial, but the signal must be in the S/P-DIF

format. Direct connection of USB or serial data

outputs is not possible,even though the signals

are in the MP3 format. If you have any questions

about the data output format from your computer

or a sound card, check with the device’s owner’s

manual.

• If your computer or sound card’s digital output is not

capable of direct connection to the AVR 7300, you

may use an optional, external transcoder to convert

the USB output of a computer to a format compati-

ble with the DPR.

• Due to the wide variation in MP3 formats and

encoding speeds,it is possible that the AVR 7300

may not be compatible with all MP3 input signals.

Some may produce unacceptable results or may

not be decoded.This is not a fault of either the

computer or the AVR 7300, but rather a by-product

of the unpredictable nature of MP3 playback.

• Even when your computer does not have a digital

output that is compatible with the AVR 7300, you

may connect the analog audio output available on

virtually all computers to one of the DPR’s analog

audio inputs using an optional adaptor cable that

converts the stereo mini plug commonly used for

computer audio connections to the left/right RCA

jacks used on the DPR. Connecting your computer

to the DPR will enable you to take advantage of

the high-quality audio reproduction possible with a

home theater system, as well as enable the use of

surround processing modes such as Logic 7, to

greatly enhance downloaded or streaming audio

playback.

IMPORTANT NOTES ON DIGITAL PLAYBACK:

• When the digital playback source is stopped, or

in a pause,fast forward or search mode, digital

audio data will momentarily stop,and the channel

position letters inside the Speaker/Channel Input

Indicators %will flash and an UNLOCK mes-

sage may appear.This is normal and does not indi-

cate a problem with either the AVR 7300 or the

source machine.The AVR 7300 will return to digital

playback as soon as the data is available.

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• Some source devices,particularly cable set-top

boxes,will switch back and forth between digital and

analog audio outputs,depending on the channel

being watched.To avoid losing sound with this type

of product, it is recommended that you connect

both the digital and analog audio outputs of the

source to the DPR 2005,with the digital audio input

set as the default following the steps shown on

page 21.The DPR will monitor the digital data

stream and when it is interrupted the sound will

mute briefly and possibly display an UNLOCK

message while it switches to the analog audio input.

This switching is not a fault of either the DPR or the

cable box, as it is caused by the use of different

audio technologies on different channels by the

cable company or program supplier.

• Although the AVR 7300 will decode virtually all current

DVD movies,CDs and HDTV sources,

it may not be

compatible with future digital sources

• When a digital source is playing, you may not be

able to select some of the analog surround modes

such as Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Hall,

Theater or Logic 7.

• When a Dolby Digital or DTS source is playing,

it is not possible to make an analog recording using

the Tape Outputs ⁄and Video 1 or Video 2

Audio Outputs £∞.However, the digital signals

will be passed through to the Digital Audio

Outputs °·J.

Tuner Operation

The AVR 7300’s tuner is capable of tuning AM,FM

and FM Stereo broadcast stations.Stations may be

tuned manually, or they may be stored as favorite sta-

tion presets and recalled from a 30-position memory.

Station Selection

1. Press the AM/FM Button on the remote to

select the tuner as an input.The tuner may be

selected from the front panel by either pressing the

Input Source Selector 8until the tuner is active

or by pressing the Tuner Band Selector 6.

2. Press the AM/FM Button or Tuner Band

Selector 6again to switch between AM and FM

so that the desired frequency band is selected.

3. Press the Tuning Mode Selector 9lto select

manual or automatic tuning.

When the button is pressed so that AUTO or

AUTO/STEREO appears in the Upper

Display Line ^,each press of the Tuning

Selectors 5w will put the tuner in a scan

mode that seeks the next higher or lower frequency

station with acceptable signal strength.An AUTO

ST TUNED indication will momentarily appear

when the station stops at a stereo FM station, and

an AUTO TUNED indication will momentarily

appear when an AM or monaural FM station is

tuned. Press the Tuning buttons again to scan to

the next station.

When the button is pressed so that MANUAL

or MANUAL/MONO appears in the Upper

Display Line ^,each tap of the Tuning

Selectors 5w will increase or decrease the

frequency by one increment.When the tuner

receives a strong enough signal for adequate

reception, MANUAL TUNED will appear

in the Lower Display Line &.

4. Stations may also be tuned directly in either the

automatic or manual mode.To enter a station’s fre-

quency directly, first select the AM or FM band as

desired be pressing the AM/FM Button 6.

Next, press the Direct Button i.Within five

seconds of when DIRECT IN scrolls in the

Upper Display Line ^,enter the station fre-

quency by pressing the Numeric Keys k.If you

press an incorrect button while entering a direct fre-

quency, press the Clear Button jto start over.

NOTE: When the FM reception of a station is weak,

audio quality will be increased by switching to Mono

mode by pressing the Tuning Mode Button 9l

so that MANUAL/MONO appears momentarily

in the Upper Display Line ^and then goes out.

This will also activate manual tuning mode.

Preset Tuning

Using the remote,up to 30 stations may be stored in

the AVR 7300’s memory for easy recall using the

front-panel controls or the remote.

To enter a station into the memory, first tune the sta-

tion using the steps outlined above.Then:

1. Press the Memory Button on the remote;

the station’s frequency will flash.

2.Within five seconds,press the Numeric Keys k

corresponding to the memory location where you

wish 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 Keys k

for the desired station’s memory location.

• To manually scroll through the list of preset stations,

press the Preset Stations Selector Button

7v on the front panel or remote.

Tape Recording

In normal operation, the audio or video source

selected for listening through the AVR 7300 is sent to

the record outputs.This means that any program you

are watching or listening to may be recorded simply

by placing machines connected to the outputs for

Tape Outputs ⁄or Video 1/Video 2 Outputs

£∞ in the record mode.

When a digital audio recorder is connected to the

Digital Audio Outputs °·J,you are able to

record the digital signal using a CD-R, MiniDisc or

other digital recording system.

NOTES:

• The digital outputs are active only when a digital sig-

nal is present, and they do not convert an analog

input to a digital signal, or change the format of the

digital signal. In addition, the digital recorder must

be compatible with the output signal. For example,

the PCM digital input from a CD player may be

recorded on a CD-R or MiniDisc,but Dolby Digital

or DTS signals may not.

• The Front-Panel Video 5 Kand Coaxial 3 J

jacks may be configured for use as an output,

allowing connection to a recorder, when the steps

shown in the section below are followed.

• Please obey the copyright restrictions on any mate-

rial you copy. Unauthorized duplication of copyright-

ed materials is prohibited by law.

Front-Panel Connections

In addition to the rear-panel digital and analog outputs,

the AVR 7300 offers Harman Kardon’s exclusive con-

figurable front-panel output-jack feature.For easy con-

nection of portable devices,you may switch the front-

panel Video 5 Jacks Kor the Coaxial Digital 3

Jack Jfrom an input to an output by following

these steps:

1. Press the OSD Button to view the

MASTER MENU (Figure 1).

2. Press the Set Button qto enter the

IN/OUT SETUP menu (Figure 2).

3. Press the ¤Navigation Button oso that the

on-screen ➔

cursor is next to VIDEO 5 or

COAXIAL 3,depending on which jack you wish

to switch to an output.

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4. Press the Set Button qand then press the

‹/›Navigation Button oso that the word

OUT is highlighted.

5. Press the Set Button qto enter the change.

6. Press the OSD Button to exit the menus and

return to normal operation.

Once the setting is made,the Input/Output Status

Indicator Iwill turn red, indicating that the jacks are

now an output, instead of in the default setting as an

input. Once changed to an output, the setting will

remain as long as the DPR 2005 is turned on, unless

the setting is changed in the OSD menu system,as

described above.However, once the DPR 2005 is

turned off, the setting is cancelled.When the unit is

turned on again, the front-panel jacks will return to

their normal default setting as an input. If you wish

to use the jacks as an output at a future time,the

setting must be changed again using the OSD menu

system, as described above.

Output Level Trim Adjustment

Normal output level adjustment for the AVR 7300 is

established using the test tone,as outlined on pages

27 – 29. In some cases,however, it may be desirable

to adjust the output levels using program material such

as a test disc,or a selection you are familiar with.

Additionally, the output level for the subwoofer can only

be adjusted using this procedure.

To adjust the output levels using program material, first

set the reference volume for the front left and front right

channels using the Volume Control #r

If you are using a disc with test signals or an external

signal generator as the source used when the output

levels are being trimmed, you may use the remote as

an SPL meter to guide you to the correct level set-

tings.To use the EzSet remote as an SPL meter, follow

the instructions on page 29.

Once the reference level has been set, press the

Channel Select Button nand FRONT L

LEVEL will appear in the Lower Display Line

&.To change the level, first press the Set Button

q,and then use the ⁄/¤Navigation Button

oto raise or lower the level. DO NOT use the vol-

ume control, as this will alter the reference setting.

Once the change has been made,press the Set

Button qand then press the ⁄/¤Navigation

Button oto select the next output-channel location

that you wish to adjust.To adjust the subwoofer level,

press the ⁄/¤Navigation Button ountil

WOOFER LEVEL appears in the Lower Display

Line &or on-screen display.

Repeat the procedure as needed until all channels

requiring adjustment have been set.When all adjust-

ments have been made and no further adjustments

are made for five seconds,the AVR 7300 will return to

normal operation.

The channel output for any input may also be adjusted

using the full-OSD on-screen menu system. First, set

the volume to a comfortable listening level using the

Volume Control #r

.Then, press the OSD

Button to bring up the MASTER MENU

(Fig. 1). Press the ¤Navigation Button ountil

the on-screen ➔cursor is next to the CHANNEL

ADJUST line.Press the Set Button qto

activate the CHANNEL ADJUST menu (Fig. 13).

Once the menu appears on your video screen, first

use the ⁄/¤Navigation Button oto move the

on-screen ➔cursor so that it is next to the TEST

TONE line.Press the ‹/›Navigation Button o

so that OFF is highlighted.This will turn off the test

tone and allow you to use your external test disc or

other source material as the reference.Then, use the

⁄/¤Navigation Button oto select the chan-

nels to be adjusted.At each channel position, use the

‹/›Navigation Button oto change the output

level. Remember, the goal is to have the output level

at each channel be equal when heard at the listening

position.

If you wish to reset all the levels to their original factory

default of 0dB offset, press the ⁄/¤Navigation

Button oso that the on-screen cursor is next to

the CHANNEL RESET line and press the ‹/›

Navigation Button oso that the word ON is

highlighted.After the levels are reset, resume the

procedure outlined above to reset the levels to the

desired settings.When all adjustments are done, press

the ⁄/¤Navigation Button oto move the on-

screen ➔cursor so that it is next to BACK TO

MASTER MENU and then press the Set Button

qif you wish to go back to the main menu to

make other adjustments.If you have no other adjust-

ments to make,press the OSD Button to exit

the menu system.

NOTE: Output levels may be separately trimmed for each

surround mode.If you wish to have different trim levels for

a specific mode,select that mode and then follow the

instructions shown above.

Dim Function

Since the AVR 7300 will often be used when movies

or other video programming is viewed under low-light

conditions,you may wish to lower the brightness of

the front-panel displays and indicators so that they do

not distract from the video presentation.You may dim

the displays using the menu system, as shown on

page 37, or you may control the brightness directly

from the remote.

Simply press the Dim Button monce to dim the

front panel to half the normal brightness level; press

it again to turn the displays off. Note that when the

displays are dimmed or turned off, the Standby/On

Indicator 1will remain lit as a reminder that the

DPR is still turned on.

Note that all changes to the front-panel brightness

level remain in effect only until the DPR is turned off;

the displays will return to full brightness after the DPR

is turned on again.To return the displays to full bright-

ness without turning the unit off, press the Dim

Button mas needed until the displays are on.

In addition to lowering the brightness of the displays

or turning them off completely, you may wish to have

them appear whenever a button on the remote or

front panel is pushed, and then gradually fade out after

a set time period.You may do this by making the

appropriate settings in the VFD FADE TIME

OUT line of the ADVANCED SELECT

Menu (Figure 16), as shown on page 37.

Memory Backup

This product is equipped with a memory backup sys-

tem that preserves the system configuration information

and tuner presets if the unit is accidentally unplugged

or subjected to a power outage.This memory will last

for at least four weeks,after which time all information

must be reentered.

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ADVANCED FEATURES 39

ADVANCED FEATURES

The AVR 7300 is equipped with a number of

advanced features that add extra flexibility to the unit’s

operation.While it is not necessary to use these fea-

tures to operate the unit, they provide additional

options that you may wish to use.

Front-Panel Display Fade

In normal operation, the front-panel displays and indi-

cators remain on at full brightness,although you may

also dim them or turn them off as shown on page 36.

As an additional option, you may also set the DPR so

that the displays are on whenever a button is pressed

on the front panel or remote,but then fade out after a

set period of time.

To set the front-panel displays to the Fade mode,

press the OSD Button to bring the Master

Menu to the screen. Press the ⁄/¤Navigation

Button oso that the ➔cursor is pointed to the

ADVANCED line,and press the Set Button q

to enter the ADVANCED SELECT menu

(Figure 16).

Figure 16

With the ADVANCED SELECT menu on

your video display, press the ⁄/¤Navigation

Button oso that the ➔cursor is pointed to the

VFD FADE TIME OUT line.Next, press the

‹/›Navigation Button oso that the amount

of time that you wish the displays to fade out after

a button is pressed is shown.

Once this time is set and the unit returned to normal

operation, the displays will remain on for the time peri-

od selected whenever a button is pressed on the front

panel or remote.After that time, they will gradually fade

out, with the exception of the Standby/On Indicator

1,which remains on to remind you that the DPR is

turned on.

If you wish to make adjustments to other items on

the ADVANCED SELECT menu, press the

⁄/¤Navigation Button oto place the ➔cur-

sor next to the desired item, or place the ➔cursor

next to the BACK TO MASTER MENU line

and press the Set Button qto make an adjust-

ment to another menu. If you have completed all

adjustments,press the OSD Button to exit the

menu system.

Display Brightness

The AVR 7300’s front-panel displays and indicators

are set at a default brightness level that is sufficient for

viewing in a normally lit room. However, you may wish

to occasionally lower the brightness of the display, or

turn it off completely.

To change the display brightness setting for a specific

listening session, use the Dim function as shown on

page 36 in the Operation Section of this manual,

or make an adjustment in the ADVANCED

SELECT menu.To start the adjustment, press the

OSD Button to bring the MASTER MENU

to the screen. Press the ¤Navigation Button o,

until the on-screen ➔cursor is next to the

ADVANCED line.Press the Set Button qto

enter the

ADVANCED SELECT

(Figure 16).

To change the brightness setting,at the

ADVANCED SELECT menu, make certain

that the on-screen ➔cursor is next to the VFD line,

and press the ›Navigation Button ountil the

desired brightness level is highlighted in the video dis-

play.When FULL is highlighted, the display is at its

normal brightness.When HALF is highlighted, the

display is at half the normal brightness level, but the

blue lighting inside the Volume Control #will go

out.When OFF is highlighted, all of the front-panel

indicators will go dark.

Once the desired brightness level is selected, it will

remain in effect until it is changed again or until the

unit is turned off.

If you wish to make other adjustments,press the

⁄/¤Navigation Button ountil the on-screen

➔cursor is next to the desired setting or the BACK

TO MASTER MENU line and press the Set

Button q.If you have no other adjustments to

make,press the OSD Button to exit the

menu system.

Turn-On Volume Level

As is the case with most audio/video receivers,when

the AVR 7300 is turned on, it will always return to

the volume setting in effect when the unit was turned

off. However, you may prefer to always have the

DPR 2005 turn on at a specific setting,regardless of

what was last in use when the unit was turned off.To

change the default condition so that the same volume

level is always used at turn-on, you will need to make

an adjustment in the ADVANCED SELECT

menu.To start the adjustment, press the OSD Button



to bring the MASTER MENU (Figure 1)

to the screen. Press the ¤

Navigation Button

until the on-screen

➔

cursor is next to the

ADVANCED line.

Press the Set Button qto

enter the ADVANCED SELECT menu (Fig. 16).

At the ADVANCED SELECT menu, make

certain that the on-screen ➔cursor is next to the

VOLUME DEFAULT line by pressing the

⁄/¤Navigation Button oas needed. Next,

press the ›Navigation Button oso that the word

ON is highlighted in the video display. Next,press the

¤Navigation Button oonce so that the on-

screen ➔cursor is next to the DEFAULT VOL

SET line.To set the desired turn-on volume,press

the ‹/›Navigation Button ountil the desired

volume level is shown on the DEFAULT VOL

SET line.This setting may 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 the

adjustment.To do this, listen to any source and adjust

the volume to the desired level using the regular

Volume Controls #r

.When the desired

volume level to be used at turn-on is reached, make a

note of the setting as it appears in the lower third of

the 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 Button oto enter

this setting.

Unlike some of the other adjustments in this menu, the

turn-on volume default will remain in effect until it is

changed or turned off in this menu, even when the

unit is turned off.

If you wish to make other adjustments,press the

⁄/¤Navigation Button ountil the on-screen

➔cursor is next to the desired setting or the

BACK TO MASTER MENU line,and press

the Set Button q.If you have no other adjust-

ments to make,press the OSD Button to exit

the menu system.

Semi-OSD Settings

The semi-OSD system places one-line messages at

the lower third of the video display screen whenever

the Volume, Input Source, Surround mode, tuner

frequency or any of the configuration settings is

changed.The semi-OSD system is helpful in that it

enables you to have feedback on any control changes

or remote commands using the video display when it

is difficult to view the front-panel displays.However,

you may also prefer to turn these displays off perma-

nently.You may also want to adjust the length of time

the displays remain on the screen. Both of those

options are possible with the AVR 7300.

→

* ADVANCED SELECT *

VFD FADE TIME OUT:OFF

VFD :FULL HALF OFF

VOLUME DEFAULT:OFF ON

DEFAULT VOL SET:25dB

SEMI OSD/TIME OUT:5S

FULL OSD TIME OUT:20S

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To adjust the on-screen appearance of the semi-OSD

system, press the OSD Button to bring the

MASTER MENU to the screen. Press the ¤

Navigation Button o,until the on-screen ➔

cursor is next to the ADVANCED line.Press the

Set Button qto enter the ADVANCED

SELECT menu.

When the ADVANCED SELECT menu

appears,press the ⁄/¤Navigation Button o

so that the on-screen ➔cursor is pointing to the

SEMI OSD/TIME OUT line.Select one

of these options:

• To keep the semi-OSD system activated, but to

adjust the length of time the displays remain on the

screen, press the ‹/›Navigation Button o

until the desired time-out is shown.The default

setting is 5 seconds.

• To turn the semi-OSD system off so that it does not

appear at any time,press the ‹/›Navigation

Button oso that OFF is shown on the right

side of the line.

If you wish to make other adjustments,press the

⁄/¤Navigation Button ountil the on-screen ➔

cursor is next to the desired setting or the BACK

TO MASTER MENU line and press the Set

Button q.If you have no other adjustments to

make,press the OSD Button to exit the

menu system.

Full-OSD Time-Out Adjustment

The FULL OSD menu system is used to simplify

the setup and adjustment of the DPR 2005 by using a

series of on-screen menus.The factory default setting

for these menus leaves them on the screen for 20

seconds after a period of inactivity before they disap-

pear from the screen (Time-Out).Time-Out is a safety

measure to prevent image retention of the menu text

in your monitor or projector, which might happen if it

were left on indefinitely. However,some viewers may

prefer a slightly longer or shorter period before the

on-screen display disappears.

To change the full-OSD Time-Out, you will need

to make an adjustment in the ADVANCED

SELECT menu (Figure 16).To start the adjust-

ment, press the OSD Button to bring the

MASTER MENU to the screen. Press the ¤

Navigation Button o,until the on-screen ➔

cursor is next to the ADVANCED line.Press the

Set Button qto enter the ADVANCED

SELECT menu (Figure 16).

At the ADVANCED SELECT menu (Fig. 16)

make certain that the on-screen ➔cursor is next to

the FULL OSD TIME OUT line by pressing

the ⁄/¤Navigation Button oas needed. Next,

press the ‹/›Navigation Button ountil the

desired time is displayed in seconds.Unlike most of

the other options in this menu, this is a permanent

setting change,and the Time-Out entry will remain in

effect until it is changed, even if the unit is turned off.

If you wish to make other adjustments,press the

⁄/¤Navigation Button ountil the on-screen

➔cursor is next to the desired setting or the

BACK TO MASTER MENU line and press

the Set Button q.If you have no other adjust-

ments to make,press the OSD Button to exit

the menu system.

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MULTIROOM OPERATION

MULTIROOM OPERATION 41

The AVR 7300 is fully equipped to operate as the

control center for a complete multiroom system that is

capable of sending one source to a second zone in

the house while a separate source is listened to in the

main room. In addition to providing for control over the

selection of the remote source and its volume,the

AVR 7300 offers a comprehensive range of options

for powering the speakers in the second zone.

■Using the line-level Multiroom Audio Outputs ª,

the selected source may be fed to optional, exter-

nal power amplifiers that may be matched to the

specifics of the installation.

■When the main room system is configured for 5.1

operation, the Surround Back Left/Right amplifier

channels may be used to power the remote zone

so that no additional amplifiers are required.

■Using built-in A-BUS Ready technology, optional

A-BUS modules may be connected to the

DPR 2005 via a single Category 5/5e or higher

wire,so that remote zone speakers may be pow-

ered directly from the A-BUS module without the

need for additional power, IR sensor or volume

control wires to be run to the second zone.

In addition, the AVR 7300 includes a remote IR sen-

sor input so that remote control commands from the

Zone II remote included with the unit may be transmitted

to the unit, while standard IR input/output jacks allow

the remote zone’s commands to be sent to compatible

IR-controlled source devices.

Installation

Although simple remote room systems may be

installed by the average do-it-yourself hobbyist,

the complexity of many multizone/multiroom systems

involves running wires inside walls where the services

a specially trained installer may be required. Regard-

less of who does the work, please remember that

local building codes govern in-wall electrical work,

including proper specification of any wiring used and

the way in which it is connected.You are responsible

for making certain that all multiroom installation work is

done properly and in compliance with all applicable

codes and regulations.

For installations using optional,external amplifiers in

Option 1 or Option 2, follow the instructions shown on

page 17.

For installations where the Surround Back Left/Right

amplifier channels are used to power the remote zone,

make certain that the system is installed and configured

for that type of operation, as shown. In Option 3 on

page 17 and in the MULTI-ROOM SETUP

menu as shown on this page.

For installations where A-BUS modules are used,fol-

low the instructions provided with the A-BUS remote

modules or keypads.

RS-232 Control

The AVR 7300 is rare among A/V receivers in that it

provides the capability for full bidirectional remote con-

trol with confirmation control acknowledgement from

compatible computers or specialized remote control

systems.RS-232 programming requires specialized

programming knowledge and for that reason we rec-

ommend that it only be done by qualified installers.

For more information on using the RS-232 port for

remote control, visit the Harman Kardon Web site at

www.harmankardon.com or contact a custom installer

trained in RS-232 controlled systems.

Multiroom Setup

Once the audio and IR link connections have been

made,the AVR 7300 needs to be configured for multi-

room operation. Press the OSD Button to bring

the MASTER MENU (Figure 1) to the screen.

Press the ¤Navigation Button o,until the on-

screen ➔cursor is next to the MULTI-ROOM

line.Press the Set Button qto enter the

MULTI-ROOM SETUP menu (Figure 17).

Figure 17

When the MULTI-ROOM SETUP menu

appears,the on-screen ➔cursor will be at the

MULTI-ROOM line.Since this line is used to

turn the system on and off, don’t make an adjustment

here unless you wish to turn the system on at this time.

To turn the system on, press the ›Navigation Button

oso that ON is highlighted. If you do not wish to

turn the system on at this time or to proceed to the

next step,press the ¤Navigation Button oonce

so that the ➔on-screen cursor is next to the

MULTI IN line.

At the MULTI IN line,press the ‹/›Navigation

Button ountil the desired input to the multiroom

system appears in the highlighted video.

In addition to the standard inputs,a choice is available

labeled MAIN DOWNMIX.In all other cases,

the feed to the multiroom system may be different

from the input selected for the main room, but the

input must be analog.When MAIN DOWNMIX

is selected as the multiroom system input you may lis-

ten to an “Lt/Rt” stereo version of any digital source

playing in the main room, such as Dolby Digital or

DTS.You may also use this mode to listen to a source

connected to the 8-Channel Direct Inputs ﬁin the

remote zone,as long as the Dolby Pro Logic IIx mode

is activated. Note,however, that when MAIN

DOWNMIX is selected as the input for the multi-

room system, the source sent to the remote room will

change any time the main room input is changed.

When the selection has been made,press the ¤

Navigation Button oonce so that the ➔on-

screen cursor is next to the MULTI VOL line.

At the MULTI VOL line,press the ‹/›

Navigation Button ountil the desired volume

level for the multiroom system is entered. DO NOT

use the regular volume control knobs for this setting.

When all settings for the multiroom setup have been

made,press the ⁄/¤Navigation Button o

until the on-screen ➔cursor is next to the BACK

TO MASTER MENU line.

However, if you have connected both the digital and

analog outputs of a source such as a DVD player to

the DPR, you may select that source for the remote

room.The DPR will automatically switch to the analog

connection for playback in the remote room without

affecting multichannel playback from the digital link in

the main room.

Surround Amplifier Channel Assignment

The AVR 7300 is equipped with seven full-power

amplifier channels to allow for complete 7.1-channel

operation without the need for additional external

amplifiers.However, in some installations you may wish

to use the traditional 5.1-channel configuration for the

main listening room, which allows the surround back

left/right amplifier channels to be used to power

speakers placed in a remote zone location.

If you wish to use the Surround Back amplifier chan-

nels to power the remote zone,press the ⁄/¤

Navigation Button ountil the ➔cursor is pointing

to the SB AMPS line on the MULTI-ROOM

SETUP menu. Press the ‹/›Navigation Button

ountil MULTI is highlighted in reverse video

and press the Set Button q.

Remember that once this setting is made,you will

not be able to take advantage of any of the 6.1/7.1-

channel decoding or processing modes,and that the

speakers used for the remote zone must be connected

to the Surround Back/Multiroom Speaker Outputs

g.The volume for these speakers is set by the

multiroom system, as explained on this page.

* MULTI-ROOM SETUP *

MULTI-ROOM:OFF ON

MULTI IN :FM PRESET01

MULTI VOL :25dB

SB AMPS :MAIN MULTI

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Once this setting is made,you may press the ⁄/¤

Navigation Button oto make any of the other

adjustments available on this menu. If no other adjust-

ments are needed, press the OSD Button to exit

the menu system.

Multiroom Operation

When operating the DPR 2005 from a remote room

location where an IR sensor link has been connected

to the DPR 2005’s rear-panel Multiroom IR Input

,you may use either the main remote control or

the Zone II remote.To turn on the multiroom feed,

press the AVR Selector e

∫

to turn the unit

on to the last source,or any of the other Selector

Buttons

ç∂

d to turn on to a

specific source.

As long as an IR feed to the DPR 2005 has been

established from the remote room, using any of the

buttons on either remote will control the remote loca-

tion volume r

,change the tuner frequency

,change the tuner preset v

or mute

the output 

If the Remote IR Output Jack on the DPR 2005

is connected to an IR Input jack on compatible

Harman Kardon audio components such as CD, DVD

or cassette players,the transport functions of those

machines may also be controlled using the Transport

Controls tu

ƒ©˙∆

on either

remote control.

To turn the system off from the remote room, press

the Power Off Button a

.Remember that the

DPR 2005 may be turned on or off from the remote

room, regardless of the system’s operation or status in

the main room.

NOTE: When the tuner is selected as the source for

the remote zone,any change to the frequency or pre-

set will also change the station being listened to in the

main room, if the tuner is in use there.Similarly,if

someone in the main room changes the station, the

change will also have an impact on the remote room.

To turn on the Multiroom system from the main listen-

ing room, press the Multiroom Button

on the

remote.When the MULTI ON/OFF message

appears in the on-screen display and the Lower

Display Line &,press the Set Button qand

then press the ⁄/¤Navigation Button oso

that display changes to MULTI ON.Press the

Set Button qagain to activate the setting. Note

that this method may be used to turn the Multiroom

system on or off even when the DPR is in the Standby

mode in the main listening room.

When the Multiroom system is turned on, the input

selected using the Multiroom menu will be fed to the

Multiroom Audio Outputs ªon the rear panel as

well as the A-BUS Connector .The volume will be

as set in the previous selection, although it may also be

adjusted using an optional IR sensor and the Zone II

remote in the remote location, or the A-BUS keypad,

or on the optional audio power amplifier connected to

the Multiroom Audio Outputs ª.

Although changes to the input source or remote room

volume will normally be made using an IR sensor in

the remote room that is connected to the DPR, it is

also possible to change those settings from the main

listening room.This is useful for situations where some

or all of the remote rooms do not have an IR sensor,

or to take control over the remote room without actu-

ally being in that room.

In addition to using the MULTI-ROOM

SETUP menu, as shown on the previous page,you

may change the source or volume in the remote zone

using the remote.Press the Multiroom Button `

on the remote,and when the MULTI ON/OFF

message appears in the on-screen display and the

Lower Display Line &,press the Set Button q

and then press the ⁄/¤Navigation Button oto

toggle past that message to MULTI LEVEL

or MULTI INPUT.

To change the remote room’s input source, when

MULTI INPUT appears,press the Set Button

q,and then press the ⁄/¤Navigation Button

ountil the desired input appears in the on-screen

display and in the Lower Display Line &.

To change the remote room’s volume, when

MULTI LEVEL appears,press the Set Button

q,and press the ⁄/¤Navigation Button o

to change the volume setting. Note that this volume

adjustment controls the level for the output to the

Multiroom Audio Outputs

and for any speakers

connected to the Surround Back/Multiroom

Speaker Outputs gwhen the Surround Back

amplifier channels are configured for Multiroom use,

as shown on page 39.This adjustment does NOT

change the volume level for any room where an

A-BUS module is used, as that setting is only

adjustable using the A-BUS module’s volume

control or built-in IR sensor.

Once the Multiroom system is turned on, it will remain

on even if the AVR 7300 is placed in the Standby

mode in the main room by pressing the Power Off

Button

or the Main Power Switch Aon the

front panel.

The Multiroom system will remain on even if the

unit is turned off in the main room. In that event,

although front-panel indicators and the accent

lighting around the volume control will turn off, a

MULTI-ROOM ON message will remain in

the Lower Display Line &to remind you that

power is still applied to the unit, and that it is being

used for Multiroom operation elsewhere in the house.

Remember that if you turn the unit completely off by

pressing the Main Power Switch A,the feed to

the second zone will also be turned off.

When the DPR 2005 is turned off in the main room,

the Multiroom system may be turned on at any time

by pressing the Multiroom Button `,or any of the

Selector Buttons

∫ç∂

in the remote room.

NOTES ON MULTIROOM OPERATION:

• The Zone II remote does not contain a button for

the front-panel Video 5 input, but you may select

that source for the Multiroom system using the

MULTI-ROOM SETUP menu or an

optional remote that has been programmed with the

code for the Video 5 button from the DPR’s main

remote control.

• In addition to the Zone II remote supplied with your

DPR, you may use the main remote control or any

remote programmed with Harman Kardon codes.

Note,however, that only the remote codes applica-

ble to the remote room system or the operation of

source devices will function. Buttons used to change

other “Main Room” listening functions such as sur-

round mode changes will not work with the multi-

room system.

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The AVR 7300 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 cassette

decks.The codes for other brand devices may be

programmed into the AVR 7300 remote using its

extensive library of remote codes or a head-to-head

learning process for codes not in the internal library.

Programming Remote Codes

Thanks to the remote’s advanced technology and

two-line LCD display, it is no longer necessary to

look up cumbersome codes when programming the

remote; following the steps outlined below,you simply

search for the brand name from the remote’s memory.

We recommend that you first try the preprogrammed

code entry method. If that procedure is not successful,

then try the code-learning method.

Preprogrammed Code Entry

The easiest way to program the remote for operation

with a source device from another brand is to follow

these steps:

1.Turn on the power to the device you wish to pro-

gram into the DPR remote.This is important,as in a

later step you will need to see whether the device

turns off to determine whether the remote has been

programmed for the proper remote codes.

2. Press and hold the Program Button yfor

about three seconds while the message shown

in Figure 18 appears in the remote’s LCD

Information Display c.Release the button

when the red light under the Set Button q

appears.

Figure 18

3.The remote’s MAIN MENU message

(Figure 19), will appear in the LCD display and

the Set Button qwill remain illuminated

in red. Press the Set Button qto begin

the process of selecting a device and locating

the proper remote codes.

Figure 19

4. SELECT A DEVICE will appear in the LCD

display (Figure 20). Press the

⁄

Navigation

Button oto scroll through the list of device

categories and press the Set Button qwhen

the device you wish to set the codes for appears.

For this example, we will select “TV”to enter the

codes needed to operate your TV.

Figure 20

NOTE: The codes for both stand-alone and satellite-

based hard-drive recorder products (PVR) such as TiVo®

and Replay TV®are found regardless of their brand by

selecting VCR as the device.

5.At the next menu screen on the remote (Figure

21), press the Set Button qto enter the

Manual mode,which means that you will select

the brand name of the device from the list pro-

grammed into the remote’s memory.

Figure 21

6.The next menu screen on the remote (Figure 22)

will show the start of the list of available brands.

Press the

⁄

Navigation Buttons ountil

the brand name of the device you are program-

ming into the remote appears on the lower line of

the display and then press the Set Button q.

Figure 22

NOTE: If the brand name for the product you wish to

program does not appear in the list, the codes may

still be available,as some manufacturers share codes.

If the desired brand is not listed, press the Clear

Button jto exit the programming process,

and skip to the instructions shown on page 42 for the

“Automatic”method of programming the remote. If

desired, or if the codes for your brand are not part

of the remote’s library at all, you may still use the

remote to program most infrared-controlled products

by “learning” the commands from the product’s

original remote into the DPR remote.The instructions

for Learning Commands are on page 42.

7.The next step is important, as it determines which

codes will operate the source device or display.

Point the DPR remote at the device being pro-

grammed and, following the instructions shown in

the remote’s LCD Information Display c,

press and release the Numeric Keys kshown

on the menu screen (Figure 23) one at a time,

starting with the “1” button.After you press the

“1” Button k,the remote’s LCD screen will

briefly go blank as the code is being transmitted,

but you will see the “transmit” icon in the

upper right corner of the display to serve as

confirmation that the remote is sending out

commands.

Figure 23

8.After you press and release the number key,

watch the device being programmed to see

whether it turns off.As shown in the instructions

that will appear on the next menu screen

(Figure 24), if your device has turned off, press

the Set Button q,and then skip to Step 10. If

the unit does not turn off, proceed to the next step.

Figure 24

9. If the device being programmed into the DPR

remote does not turn off after you have pressed

the “1” Button k,repeat Steps 7 and 8 by

pressing the available numeric keys shown until

the device turns off. If the device still does not turn

off after all choices have been tried, or if there is

only one number key shown as available to try,

the code for this specific device is not in the DPR

remote library under that brand name. If that is the

case,press the Clear Button jto exit the

manual programming mode.Remember that the

codes may still be stored in the DPR remote’s

library under another brand, and you can have the

remote control search for them by following the

instructions below for automatic programming.You

may also manually “learn” the codes for most

devices into the DPR remote by following the

Learning Commands instructions on page 42.

10.When the device being programmed does turn off

after a numeric key has been pressed, you must

press the Set Button qwithin five seconds to

enter the setting into the remote’s memory.After

you press the Set Button q,the top line of the

LCD display will read SAVING… and then the

word SAVED will flash four times in the center of

the bottom line.

11.When the codes are saved, the remote will return

to normal operation, and whenever you press

the Input Selector Button dthat was just

programmed, the codes for the new device will

be used.

NOTE: Some brands share a common remote control

code for “Power Off” for many models.For that reason

it is possible that even though the remote appears to

be properly programmed, you may find that some but-

tons do not appear to issue the correct command. If

this is the case,repeat the procedure outlined above,

but if more than one numeric key selection is suggested

in Step 7, try a different number to see whether the

remote operates correctly.Although the DPR remote is

preprogrammed with an extensive library of codes for

many major brands,it is also possible that you may

have attempted to program a product that is too new

or too old, and thus not all of its commands will be in

the code library.You may fill in the codes for any button

POWER OFF? Y:SET

N: NEXT# OR CLR

PRESS A NUMBER

CODE 1 OF 10

SELECT BRAND

RCA

PROGRAM DEVICE

MANUAL

SELECT A DEVICE

MAIN MENU

PROGRAM DEVICE

HOLD PROG BUTTON

FOR 3 SECONDS

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that does not operate properly by using the learning

technique shown on page 42.

Automatic Code Entry

In addition to manual code selection using the brand

name list, it is also possible to automatically search

through all the codes that are stored in the DPR remote’s

library 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 search

through the codes that are available for a specific device

type (e.g.,DVD,VCR),follow these steps:

1.Turn on the power to the device you wish to

program into the DPR remote.This is important

because in a later step you will need to see whether

the device turns off to determine whether the remote

has been programmed for the proper remote codes.

2. Press and hold the Program Button yfor

about three seconds while the message shown

in Figure 18 appears in the remote’s LCD

Information Display c.Release the button

when the red light under the Set Button q

appears.

3.The remote’s MAIN MENU message (Figure

19) will appear in the LCD display and the Set

Button qwill remain illuminated in red. Press

the Set Button qto begin the process of

selecting a device and locating the proper

remote codes.

4. SELECT A DEVICE will appear in the LCD

display (Figure 20). Press the

⁄

Navigation

Button oto scroll through the list of device

categories and press the Set Button qwhen

the device for 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 oso that the bottom line

of the LCD display reads AUTO (Figure 25) and

then press the Set Button qto enter the

Automatic programming mode.

Figure 25

6.As instructed on the next menu screen, press

the

⁄

Navigation Button oto begin the

automatic code search process.Your confirmation

that the remote is sending out commands is the

movement of a square block across the top line

of the LCD display screen while the bottom line

reads PLEASE WAIT….You will also see the

transmit icon in the upper right corner of the LCD

display’s top line to remind you that the remote is

working even though you may not see anything

happening to the device being programmed.

7. It will take a few seconds for the remote to send

out the first group of commands,after which you

will see a new display in the LCD screen, as

shown in Figure 26. Following the instructions, if

the device being programmed has not turned off,

press the

⁄

Navigation Button oagain to

send another group of codes.If the device being

programmed has turned off, skip to Step 9.

Figure 26

8. By pressing the

⁄

Navigation Button o

again, the remote will send out a new set of

commands.When it pauses, follow the instructions

shown in Step 7. Depending on how many codes

are stored for a specific device type,you may

have to repeat this process as many as fifteen

times.Remember, if the device turns off, skip to

Step 9.When all the codes for the device being

programmed have been tried, the instruction

shown in Figure 27 will appear.This means that

the codes for the product you are trying to pro-

gram are not in the DPR remote library and you

will have to “learn” them into the remote following

the instructions shown in the next section. Press

the Set Button qas instructed to exit the

programming process.

Figure 27

9. If the device being programmed does turn off

after following the instructions in Step 7, you

will need to verify the code set by pressing the

Numeric Keys kin sequence,as instructed in

Figure 26. Point the remote at the device being

programmed, and press the “1” Button kto

see whether the device turns back on.

10.After pressing and releasing the “1” Button k,

check to see whether the device has turned back

on. If it has,skip to Step 12. If it does not turn off,

press the “2” Button k,or the next button in

the numeric sequence if you are repeating the

procedure,as instructed by the LCD screen in

Figure 28.

Figure 28

11.When pressing the “1” button does not turn

the device being programmed back on, repeat

the procedure by trying the remainder of the

Numeric Keys kin sequence,each time

pressing and then releasing the button to see

whether the new device turns back on.When it

does,skip to the next step. However, if you try all

10 numeric keys and find that the unit will not turn

on, you won’t be able to use this method to pro-

gram the device.Press the Clear Button jto

exit the programming process.You’ll need to follow

the Learning Commands instructions below to enter

the codes for this device into the DPR remote.

12.When pressing one of the numeric keys in Step

10 or 11 causes the device being programmed

to turn back on, follow the instructions shown in

Figure 26 and press the Set Button qwithin

five seconds of the device turning on.After you

press the Set button, the top line of the LCD dis-

play will read SAVING… and then the word

SAVED will flash four times in the center of the

bottom line.

13.When the codes are saved, the remote will return

to normal operation, and whenever you press

the Input Selector Button dthat was just

programmed, the codes for the new device will

be used.

Learning Commands

On occasions when the DPR remote does not contain

the codes for a particular product’s remote in its built-

in library,or when you wish to program a missing or

special function into one button of a device,the DPR

remote’s learning capability allows you to do that.To

teach commands from one product’s remote into the

DPR remote,follow the steps below:

The process requires that both the device’s original

remote and the DPR remote be available.Before

pressing any buttons on either remote,place them so

that the IR transmitter on the remote from the device

to be programmed is facing the Infrared Lens



on the DPR remote.The two remotes should be no

more than an inch apart, and there should not be any

direct sunlight or other bright light source near the

remotes.

1. Press and hold the Program Button yfor

about three seconds while the message shown

in Figure 18 appears in the remote’s LCD

Information Display c.Release the button

when the red light under the Set Button q

appears.

2.The remote’s MAIN MENU message (Figure

19), will appear in the LCD display and the Set

Button qwill remain illuminated in red. Press

the

⁄

Navigation Button oonce so that

LEARN appears on the bottom line of the LCD

screen, as shown in Figure 29. Press the Set

Button qto begin the process of learning

POWER ON?

Y->SET N->1~0

REACH END POINT

EXIT -> SET KEY

POWER OFF?

Y-> 1~0 N->

PROGRAM DEVICE

AUTO

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commands from another device’s remote into the

DPR remote.

Figure 29

3.The SELECT A DEVICE message will appear

in the LCD display (Figure 20). Press the

⁄

Navigation Buttons oto scroll through the list

of device categories and press the Set Button

qwhen the device for which you wish to set

the codes appears.For this example,we will

select “TV” to enter the codes needed to

operate your TV.

4.The next menu screen (Figure 30) will prompt you

to select the button, or “key,”on the DPR remote

that you wish to program. Press that button on

the DPR remote.

Figure 30

5. Once you press the button to be programmed on

the DPR remote,press and hold the button on the

remote control for the device to be programmed

within five seconds,as instructed on the next

menu screen (Figure 31).

Figure 31

6. Continue to hold the button on the original remote

until the menu on the DPR remote’s LCD screen

changes.If the code is successfully learned,you will

see the display shown in Figure 32.

Figure 32

If you see that menu,proceed to Step 9.If the code

is not successfully learned,you will see the display

shown in Figure 33.If that menu appears,proceed

to Steps 7 and 8.

Figure 33

7. If the message shown in Figure 33 appears in

the display, press the Set Button qto try pro-

gramming the button again.When the remote

prompts you to press and hold the key on the

original remote again by showing the display

shown in Figure 31, immediately press the button

on the source remote again.To avoid another

failed attempt, make certain that the windows on

the two remotes are facing one another.

8. Continue to hold the button on the original remote

until the LCD display changes again. If the code

was successfully learned, you will see the display

shown in Figure 32. In that case,go to Step 9.

If the LEARN FAILED display (Figure 33)

appears again, you may either try to program the

key again, or press the

⁄

Navigation Button

oto stop the process.It is possible that some

remotes may use code sequences or infrared fre-

quencies that are not compatible with the DPR

remote,and those codes cannot be learned.

When the display shown in Figure 34 appears,

press the Set Button qto exit the Learning

system.

Figure 34

9.When a code has been learned successfully, you

have three options.When the display shown in

Figure 32 is on the LCD screen on the DPR

remote,you may press the Set Button qto

learn additional codes from the buttons on a

source remote into the DPR remote.Follow Steps

4 through 6 as often as needed to complete the

code-learning process.

10. If you wish to change the name that appears in

the LCD display when the button that has just

had a new code learned is pressed, press the

⁄

Navigation Button oso that the display

shown in Figure 35 appears in the LCD display.

Press the Set Button qto be taken to a

RENAME KEY display. Enter the new name for

the key following the instructions shown in the

Renaming Individual Keys section of this manual

on page 49. If you find it more convenient to

rename the buttons at a later time,you may do

that separately by following the instructions on

page 48.

Figure 35

11.When you have programmed all keys for the

desired device,press the

⁄

Navigation

Button otwice when the LEARN MENU

(Figure 32) appears so that you see the display

shown in Figure 36. Press the Set Button q

to return the remote to normal operation.

Figure 36

12. If you wish to program the codes for another

device,repeat the procedure outline above, but

select a different device in Step 3.

Changing Devices

In the factory default settings, the DPR remote is

programmed so that the commands transmitted

correspond to the device selected by pressing one

of the Input Selectors

.This is logical, as you

want 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

to the AVR 7300 do not correspond to the default

device settings and the legends printed on the remote.

For example, if your system has two VCRs you may

connect the second VCR to the VID 2 input.There is

no problem in doing that, but in normal operation the

commands issued after selecting the VID 2 input are

for a television, not a VCR.

The DPR remote allows you to correct that situation

through the “Changing Devices” process.This enables

you to assign the codes from one type of device to

a different button. For example, in the steps below,

we will explain how to program the VID 2 buttons to

provide the commands to operate a VCR. Of course,

you may program the remote to have any of the

devices take on the code set of any other device,as

your system requires.And, with the DPR remote’s

“Rename” function, you can even change the way

the name of the device appears on the remote’s LCD

display so that you see exactly which commands are

being sent.

To program the buttons normally assigned to one

device for the commands of another, follow these

steps:

1. Press and hold the Program Button

for

about three seconds while the message shown

in Figure 18 appears in the remote’s LCD

Information Display

.Release the button

when the red light under the Set Button q

appears.

2.The remote’s MAIN MENU message (Figure

18), will appear in the LCD display and the Set

Button qwill remain illuminated in red. Press

the

⁄

Navigation Button otwice so that

CHANGE DEVICE appears on the bottom line

of the LCD screen, as shown in Figure 37. Press

the Set Button qto begin the process of

reassigning the commands used for a particular

device.

Figure 37

3.The next menu display is where you select the

Input Select, or device,that you wish to change.

When the display shown in Figure 38 appears,

press the

⁄

Navigation Button oto scroll

through the list to find the device you wish to use

for another function. In this case we will select

MAIN MENU

CHANGE DEVICE

LEARN MENU

END LEARNING

LEARN MENU

RENAME KEY

LEARN FAILED

EXIT

LEARN FAILED

RETRY

LEARN MENU

LRN ANOTHER KEY

PRESS KEY ON

ORIGINAL REMOTE

SELECT A KEY

TO PROGRAM

MAIN MENU

LEARN

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“TV,”and show how to change it to take on the

codes for operating a VCR.When that

device’s

name appears,press the Set Button

Figure 38

4. Once the “old” device type has been selected,

you need to tell the remote which set of remote

codes

to use as a replacement for the device just

selected.

When the instructions shown in Figure

39 appear, press the

⁄

Navigation Button

oto scroll through the list of device categories

to find the name of the device that you wish to

use.The old device name will remain on the left

side of the LCD screen, while the replacement

device list will scroll to its right. For example, press

the

⁄

Navigation Button ountil the display

screen reads TV<-VCR to have the VID 2/TV

Button transmit the commands used to control a

VCR. Press the Set Button qwhen the

desired device combination appears.

Figure 39

5. Once the new device is selected, the remainder of

the process will select the codes for the specific

brand to be used, and for that reason they are

identical to the way a device is programmed using

manual entry.Continue the process as outlined in

the next few steps,remembering that if the codes

for your specific device are not found, you may

select any brand and then “learn” the proper

codes into the DPR remote using the process

outlined on page 42.To begin the process, start

by selecting the brand of device,as shown in

Figure 22. Press the

⁄

Navigation Button

ountil the brand name of the device you are

programming into the remote appears on

the lower line of the display and then press

the Set Button q.

6.The next step is important, as it determines which

codes will operate the source device or display.

Point the DPR remote at the device being pro-

grammed and, following the instructions shown

on the remote’s LCD Information Display

press and release the Numeric Keys

one at

a time,starting with the “1” Button

.After

you press the “1” Button

,the remote’s

LCD screen

will briefly go blank as the code is

being transmitted,

but you will see the “transmit”

icon in the upper right corner of the display to

serve as confirmation that the remote is sending

out commands.

7.After you press and release the number key,

watch the device being programmed to see

whether it turns off.As shown in the instructions

that will appear on the next menu screen (Figure

24), press the Set Button q,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 DPR

remote does not turn off after you have pressed

the “1” Button

,continue Steps 6 and 7 by

pressing the available numeric keys shown until

the device turns off. If the device still does not turn

off after all choices have been tried, the code for

this specific device is not in the DPR remote

library under that brand name. If that is the case,

we suggest that you press the Set Button q

to accept the codes from another brand so that

the programming is completed, but remember

that you will then have to program the remote

manually by following the Learning Commands

instructions on page 42.

9.When the device being programmed does turn off

after a numeric key has been pressed, you must

press the Set Button qwithin five seconds to

enter the setting into the remote’s memory.After

you press the Set button, the top line of the LCD

display will read SAVING... and then the word

SAVED will flash four times in the center of the

bottom line.

10.When the codes are saved the remote will return

to normal operation, and whenever you press

the Input Selector Button

that was just

programmed, the display will show the original

device type code at the far left side of the display,

with the name of the new code set type in brack-

ets.For example,the display will read TV<-VCR

in our example of replacing the TV codes with

those for a VCR.

Macro Programming

Macros enable you to easily repeat frequently used

combinations of multiple remote control commands

with the touch of a single button. Once a macro is

programmed, you may send up to 20 commands with

one press of the Power On or Macro buttons.This will

greatly 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 ever

for you to take advantage of the power of macro

commands.

Recording a Macro

To record a macro into the remote’s memory, follow

these steps:

1. Press and hold the Program Button

for

about three seconds while the message shown

in Figure 18 appears in the remote’s LCD

Information Display

.Release the button

when the red light under the Set Button q

appears.

2.The remote’s MAIN MENU message (Figure

19), will appear in the LCD display and the Set

Button qwill remain illuminated in red. Press

the

⁄

Navigation Button othree times so

that MACRO appears on the bottom line of the

LCD screen, as shown in Figure 40. Press the

Set Button qto enter the main macro menu

branch.

Figure 40

3.At the next menu screen (Figure 41) press the

Set Button qto begin recording a macro.

Figure 41

4.The next display screen (Figure 42) is where you

select the button that will be used to recall the

macro.The choices are the Power On Button

or one of the discrete Macro Buttons



Press the

⁄

Navigation Button ountil the

name of the button you wish to program the

macro into is shown. For this example we will

show how to program a series of commands that

will automatically be sent out every time the

Power button is pressed.

Figure 42

5.The next screen that appears (Figure 43) is where

you select the device for the first command that

will be sent out as part of the macro.Press the

⁄

Navigation Button ountil the name of

the device appears on the left side of the lower

line in the LCD display. For this example,the first

button we want to have the macro “press” is the

Power On button,so the DPR device is selected.

Press the Set Button qwhen the desired

device name appears to move to the next pro-

gramming step.

Figure 43

6.The next display (Figure 44) is where you begin

entering the individual commands for the macro,

in the order you wish them to be transmitted.

Remember that when you want to change devices,

SELECT A DEVICE

AVR

RECORD A MACRO

POWER ON

MACRO

RECORD A MACRO

MAIN MENU

MACRO

NEW DEVICE TYPE

TV<-VCR

OLD DEVICE TYPE

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you must first press the Input Selectors d

for that button, and then press the Command or

Function key. Since we want to pro

gram a series

of events that occur each time the Power On

button is pressed, press the DPR button. In your

specific macro,this is the first command button.

Figure 44

7.The next display (Figure 45) and the subsequent

screens are where the actual macro programming

takes place.The words at the left side of the top

line of the display show the button that is being

programmed (e.g.,the Power On Button

one of the Macro Buttons



) and the indica-

tion at the right side of the top line shows the

number of macro steps available of 20 possible

steps.Following the instructions on the remote’s

LCD screen, press the first key you wish to be

transmitted in the macro.In our example, we first

want the DPR 2005 to turn on, so the Power

Button

should be pressed.

Figure 45

8. Once the first command button for the macro has

been pressed, continue to press the buttons you

wish to be part of the macro,in the order they will

be used. Press each button within five seconds of

the last button, remembering to press the Input

Selector

when you are changing device

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 46).

Figure 46

9. For our example, we first want the DPR Power

On button pressed, followed by the TV Power On,

followed by the Cable Box On, followed by the

selection of the Logic 7 mode.To do that, press

the buttons in this order:

• Power On

• VID 2/TV

• Power On

• VID 3/Cable

• Power On

• DPR

• Logic 7

As each button is pressed to enter it into the

macro,you will see the button names appear and

then scroll up on the LCD display as your confir-

mation of the key entry (Figure 46).

10.When all commands for the macro have been

entered, press the Set Button

to save the

macro.The display screen will show the button

to which the macro has been programmed and

the number of steps used, and the word SAVED

will blink four times in the lower line of the LCD

display.When the display returns to normal, the

macro has been entered and the remote is ready

for operation.

11. If a macro has been programmed into the Power

On Button

,it will play back anytime the

Power On button is pressed.As the macro plays,

you will see the steps appear in the remote’s LCD

display. Macros programmed into one of the four

discrete Macro buttons may be activated at any

time by pressing the appropriate button.

Erasing a Macro

Once a macro has been created and stored in the

DPR remote’s memory, you have the option of erasing

it.You may do this at any time by following these

steps:

1. Press and hold the Program Button

for

about three seconds while the message shown

in Figure 18 appears in the remote’s LCD

Information Display

.Release the button

when the red light under the Set Button

appears.

2.The remote’s MAIN MENU message (Figure

19), will appear in the LCD display and the Set

Button

will remain illuminated in red. Press

the

⁄

Navigation Button

three times so

that MACRO appears on the bottom line of the

LCD screen, as shown in Figure 40. Press the

Set Button

to enter the main macro menu

branch.

3.At the next menu screen (Figure 47), press the

⁄

Navigation Button ountil the bottom

line in the remote’s LCD display reads ERASE A

MACRO.Press the Set Button

to begin the

process of erasing a macro.

Figure 47

4.The next display screen (Figure 48) is where you

select which macro will be erased. Press the

⁄

Navigation Button ountil the number

of the macro you wish to erase appears.For

this example we will erase the Power On macro

created in the previous section.When the name

of the macro to be erased appears,press the

Set Button

Figure 48

5.The word ERASED will flash four times in the

bottom line of the remote’s LCD display, and then

the display will return to its normal condition.

When that happens,the macro is erased and the

remote is returned to normal operation.

Read a Macro

To check the commands stored in the remote’s memory

for one of the buttons,follow these steps:

1. Press and hold the Program Button

for

about three seconds while the message shown

in Figure 18 appears in the remote’s LCD

Information Display

.Release the button

when the red light under the Set Button

appears.

2.The remote’s MAIN MENU message (Figure

18), will appear in the LCD display and the Set

Button

will remain illuminated in red. Press

the

⁄

Navigation Button

three times so

that MACRO appears on the bottom line of the

LCD screen, as shown in Figure 40. Press the

Set Button

to enter the main macro menu

branch.

3.At the next menu screen (Figure 49), press the

⁄

Navigation Button ountil the bottom

line in the remote’s LCD display shows READ A

MACRO.Press the Set Button

to begin the

process of reading a macro.

Figure 49

4.The next display screen (Figure 50) is where you

select the macro to be read. Press the

⁄

Navigation Button ountil the name of the

macro you wish to read appears.For this example,

we will read back the Power On macro created in

a previous section.When the name of the macro

to be read appears,press the Set Button

Figure 50

5.As soon as the Set button is pressed, the first two

steps in the macro will be appear in the remote’s

LCD screen.You may then use the

⁄

Navigation Button oto step up or down

through the list of commands stored as the

macro.As you read the display,you will see Input

Selector Buttons

appear in brackets,(e.g.,

[DPR]).When the step in the macro is a func-

tion, navigation or any other button, it will appear

READ A MACRO

POWER ON

MACRO

READ A MACRO

ERASE A MACRO

POWER ON

MACRO

ERASE A MACRO

[AVR]

[AVR] POWER ON

POWER ON 00/20

SELECT KEY PRESS

SELECT A DEVICE

AVR

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next to the bracketed read-out of the underlying

device (e.g.,[AVR] POWER ON).

6.When you are finished reviewing the macro’s

contents,press the Set Button

to return

the remote to normal operation.

Punch-Through Configuration

Punch-through is a capability of the remote that

allows the Volume controls, Channel Up/Down buttons

or Transport keys (Play, Stop, Record, Fast Forward

and Reverse,and Skip Up/Down) to link to a different

device.For example,if your TV, cable box or satellite

receiver is connected through the AVR 7300, you will

most likely want to use the AVR 7300’s volume con-

trol commands even when the remote has been set

to issue all other commands for the video device.

“Punch-through” enables you to easily program the

remote to do this.

Volume Punch-Through

Follow these steps to enable the Volume Up/Down

and Mute controls from one device to be used when

the remote is otherwise programmed for a different

device.

NOTE FOR VOLUME PUNCH-THROUGH: The

remote’s default settings are for the AVR 7300’s vol-

ume controls,to be used when any input or device is

selected, with the exception of the VID 2/TV button.

There is no need to program the remote for volume

punch-through for the AVR 7300’s controls with other

sources,such as DVD.To have the AVR 7300’s vol-

ume commands used when the TV device is selected,

follow these steps:

1. Press and hold the Program Button

for

about three seconds while the message shown

in Figure 18 appears in the remote’s LCD

Information Display

.Release the button

when the red light under the Set Button

appears.

2.The remote’s MAIN MENU message (Figure

19), will appear in the LCD display and the Set

Button

will remain illuminated in red. Press

the

⁄

Navigation Button ountil

PUNCH-THROUGH appears on the bottom

line of the LCD screen, as shown in Figure 51.

Press the Set Button

to enter the main

punch-through menu branch.

Figure 51

3.At the next menu screen (Figure 52) press the

Set Button

to begin programming the

remote for Volume punch-through.

Figure 52

4.The next display screen (Figure 53) 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 the

DPR 2005’s volume controls to be active.Press

the

⁄

Navigation Button ountil the

name of the base device appears and then press

the Set Button

Figure 53

5.At the next display screen (Figure 54), you will

select the device whose Volume Up/Down and

Mute commands will be used. Press the

⁄

Navigation Button ountil the desired device’s

name appears to the right of the device in use. In

our example,that is the DPR 2005 (indicated by

DPR).When the desired combination of devices

appears,press the Set Button

Figure 54

6.When the Set button is pressed, the display will

change to show you that the new combination of

control commands is being saved to the unit’s

memory,as shown in Figure 55.The word

SAVED will flash four times and then the remote

will return to normal operation.

Figure 55

7. Once the punch-through is programmed, the

Volume Up/Down and Mute buttons of the second

device named will be used when those buttons

H

are pressed while the master device

is in use.

Returning the Volume Control Settings to

Default Operation

If you wish to remove the Volume punch-through so

that the commands for Volume and Mute are returned

to the factory default setting,follow the steps shown

above,except that in Steps 4 and 5, select the same

device for both the DEVICE IN USE on the left

side of the bottom line and the PUNCH-THROUGH

device.In the example used, the display to return the

remote to default settings will appear as shown in

Figure 56.

Figure 56

Channel Punch-Through

Channel punch-through allows the Channel Up/Down

buttons to send commands to a different device than

the one that has been selected for other commands.

For example, you may wish to use a cable box or

satellite receiver as the source for a VCR, so you

would

want the Channel Up/Down Buttons to

transmit commands to the cable box even though the

other button commands are programmed to operate

the VCR.

To program the remote for channel punch-through,

follow these steps.This example will show how to pro-

gram channel punch-through so that the commands

programmed for Channel Up/Down for the VID 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 Button

for

about three seconds while the message shown

in Figure 18 appears in the remote’s LCD

Information Display

.Release the button

when the red light under the Set Button

appears.

2.The remote’s MAIN MENU message (Figure

19), will appear in the LCD display and the

Set Button

will remain illuminated in red.

Press the

⁄

Navigation Button ountil

PUNCH-THROUGH appears on the bottom

line of the LCD screen, as shown in Figure 51.

Press the Set Button

to enter the main

punch-through menu branch.

3.At the next menu screen, press the

⁄

Navigation Button ountil CHANNEL

appears on the bottom line of the LCD screen,

as shown in Figure 57. Press the Set Button

to begin programming the remote for

channel punch-through.

Figure 57

4.The next display screen (Figure 58) is where you

select the device that will receive the punch-

through commands.In our example, that is the

VID 1/

VCR button, as that is where we want the

cable box’s channel controls to be active. Press

the

⁄

Navigation Button ountil the

name of the base device appears and then

press the Set Button

Figure 58

5.At the next display screen (Figure 59), you will

select the device whose Channel Up/Down com-

mands will be used. Press the

⁄

Navigation

DEVICE IN USE

VCR

PUNCH-THROUGH

CHANNEL

PUNCH-THROUGH

TV<-TV

TV<-DPR [VOL]

SAVED

PUNCH-THROUGH

TV<-AVR

DEVICE IN USE

PUNCH-THROUGH

VOLUME

MAIN MENU

PUNCH-THROUGH

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Button ountil the desired device name

appears to the right of the device in use.In our

example,that is the cable box.When the desired

combination of devices appears,press the Set

Button

Figure 59

6.When the Set button is pressed, the display will

change to show you that the new combination

of control commands is being saved to the unit’s

memory,as shown in Figure 60.The word

SAVED will flash four times and then the remote

will return to normal operation.

Figure 60

7. Once the punch-through is programmed, the

Channel Up/Down Buttons of the second

device named will be used when those buttons



are pressed while the master device is

in use.

Returning the Channel Control Settings to

Default Operation

If you wish to remove the Channel Punch-Through

so that the commands for Channel Up/Down are

returned to the factory default setting, follow the steps

shown above,except that in Steps 4 and 5, select

the same device for both the DEVICE IN USE on

the left side of the bottom line and the PUNCH-

THROUGH device.In the example used, the display

to return the remote to default settings will appear as

shown in Figure 61.

Figure 61

Transport Punch-Through

The Play



,Stop

,Fast Forward/Reverse

,Pause

,Record

and Skip Up/Down

Transport Controls are set at the factory to oper-

ate your DVD player, or the controls of a specific

device such as a VCR or CD player when they are

selected. However, by using the Transport Punch-

Through feature you may program these controls to

transmit the commands for a different device.For

example,you may wish to operate the transport of a

VCR connected to the VID 1/VCR input as the default,

rather than the button for a DVD player,as shown in

the following example.

1. Press and hold the Program Button

for

about three seconds while the message shown

in Figure 18 appears in the remote’s LCD

Information Display

.Release the button

when the red light under the Set Button

appears.

2.The remote’s MAIN MENU message (Figure

17), will appear in the LCD display and the Set

Button

will remain illuminated in red. Press

the

⁄

Navigation Button ountil

PUNCH-THROUGH appears on the bottom

line of the LCD screen, as shown in Figure 51.

Press the Set Button

to enter the main

punch-through menu branch.

3.At the next menu screen, press the

⁄

Navigation Button ountil TRANSPORT

appears on the bottom line of the LCD screen, as

shown in Figure 62. Press the Set Button

to begin programming the remote for transport

punch-through.

Figure 62

4.The next display screen (Figure 63) is where you

select the device that will receive the punch-

through commands.In our example, that is the

TV button, as that is where we want the VCR’s

transport controls to be active.Press the

⁄

Navigation Button ountil the name of the

base device appears and then press the Set

Button

Figure 63

5.At the next display screen (Figure 64), you will

select the device whose transport commands will

be used. Press the

⁄

Navigation Button

ountil the desired device name appears to the

right of the device in use.In our example, that is

the VCR.When the desired combination of

devices appears,press the Set Button

Figure 64

6.When the Set button is pressed, the display will

change to show you that the new combination of

control commands is being saved to the unit’s

memory,as shown in Figure 65.The word

SAVED will flash four times and then the remote

will return to normal operation.

Figure 65

7. Once the punch-through is programmed, the

transport buttons of the second device named

will be used when those buttons are pressed

while the master device is in use.

Returning the Transport Control Settings to

Default Operation

If you wish to remove the Transport Punch-Through so

that 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 device

for both the DEVICE IN USE on the left side of the

bottom line and the PUNCH-THROUGH device. In

the example used, the display to return the remote to

default settings will appear as shown in Figure 66.

Figure 66

EzSet Configuration

Harman Kardon’s patented EzSet feature makes it easier

than ever to calibrate the output levels on your new

receiver for maximum playback accuracy. In addition

to automatically setting the levels,the DPR remote’s

LCD display allows the unit to be used as a direct

read-out SPL meter. Complete instructions for using

the EzSet features of the DPR remote are found on

pages 27 – 29 of this owner’s manual.

In most cases you will find it easier to access the

EzSet capabilities directly by pressing the SPL Select

Button and following the menu prompts as

detailed on pages 27 and 28. However, there is one

function of the remote that is only available through

the remote’s menu system being described in this

section.

To avoid having the calibration settings created with

EzSet changed accidentally, the remote allows you to

disable the SPL Select Button on the remote.

To de-activate the button, follow these steps:

1. Press and hold the Program Button

for

about three seconds while the message shown

in Figure 18 appears in the remote’s LCD

Information Display

.Release the button

when the red light under the Set Button

appears.

The remote’s MAIN MENU message (Figure 19),

will appear in the LCD display and the Set Button

will remain illuminated in red. Press the

⁄

Navigation Button ountil SET SPKR

LEVELS appears on the bottom line of the LCD

screen, as shown in Figure 67. Press the Set

Button

to enter the main EzSet menu

branch.

Figure 67

MAIN MENU

SET SPKR LEVELS

PUNCH-THROUGH

TV<-TV

TV<-VCR [TRS]

SAVED

PUNCH-THROUGH

TV<-VCR

DEVICE IN USE

PUNCH-THROUGH

TRANSPORT

PUNCH-THROUGH

VCR<-VCR

VCR<-CBL [CHAN]

SAVED

PUNCH-THROUGH

VCR<-CBL

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3.At the next menu screen (Figure 68) press the

⁄

Navigation Buttons oonce so that

EZSET DISABLE appears in the lower line of

the LCD display.

Figure 68

4.Within five seconds,press the Set Button

disable the SPL Select Button .Once the

Set Button

is pressed the word EXITING

will flash four times in the lower line of the LCD

display and then it will return to normal operation.

Once these steps are completed, when the SPL

Select Button is pressed the remote will show

EZSET DISABLE and it will not be activated.

To restore the EzSet feature to normal operation,

repeat the procedure outlined above,except that in

Step 3 you should press the

⁄

Navigation

Button oso that EZSET ENABLE appears in the

lower line of the LCD display.When that display

appears,press the Set Button

and the EzSet

feature will be reactivated.You may then press the

Clear Button

to exit the remote’s menu system

and return to normal operation or press the Set

Button

again to immediately use the EzSet

feature to calibrate the system as shown on

pages 27 and 28.

Renaming

While the names given to the buttons and inputs on

the remote represent recognizable categories of

audio/video products,system operation may be easier

if the displays shown in the remote’s LCD screen are

customized to reflect the specific characteristics of a

playback source’s brand name or the new function

given to a specific button when one remote’s controls

are programmed into the DPR remote.The DPR

remote allows you to change the name of either a

master device or any button on the remote using the

following steps.

Renaming a Device

To rename a specific device/input source button, fol-

low these steps.For this example,we will show you

how to rename the Device/Input Selector normally

shown as “TV” to “HDTV TUNER.”

1. Press and hold the Program Button

for

about three seconds while the message shown

in Figure 16 appears in the remote’s LCD

Information Display

.Release the button

when the red light under the Set Button

appears.

The remote’s MAIN MENU message (Figure 17),

will appear in the LCD display and the Set Button

will remain illuminated in red. Press the

⁄

Navigation Button ountil RENAME

appears on the bottom line of the LCD screen, as

shown in Figure 69.

Figure 69

3.At the next menu screen press the

⁄

Navigation Button ountil RENAME

DEVICE appears on the bottom line of the

LCD screen, as shown in Figure 70. Press the

Set Button

to begin renaming a device.

Figure 70

4.The next display screen (Figure 71) is where you

select the device that will be renamed. In our

example,that is the TV button.Press the

⁄

Navigation Button ountil the name of the

base device appears and then press the Set

Button

Figure 71

5.At the next menu screen you will see the device

name on the bottom line of the display with a

blinking cursor box to the right of the device

name.Press the ‹Navigation Button oto

return the blinking cursor to the far left side of the

display line.You may then retitle the device name

as shown in the next step.

6.To enter the new name,press the Numeric Keys

.The letters above the numbered buttons

indicate which letter or symbol will appear when

the button is pressed during the renaming

process.The first press of the button will enter the

first letter shown, subsequent presses of the same

button will change the display to the other letters

above that numbered key. For example,since the

first letter we need to rename the input to HDTV

Tuner is an “H”, you would locate the “H” above

the “4” button, and press the button twice.The

first press shows a “G,” the second press changes

it to an “H.” Consult the table at the end of this

section to see which characters pressing a partic-

ular button generates.

7.After you enter the first letter of the new device

name,there are three options for entering the next

character:

a.To enter a letter that requires a different

numeric key to be pressed, simply press that

button.The cursor will automatically move to

the next position and the first letter accessed

by the new button will appear. Following our

example,the next letter needed is a “D,” so

you would press the “3” button once.

b. To enter a letter that uses the same numeric

key, you must first press the ›Navigation

Button

to move the blinking cursor block

to the next position.Then press the Numeric

Key

as required to enter the desired letter.

To enter a blank space, press the ›Navigation

Button

twice.The first press will move the

cursor to the right, and the second press will

move the cursor one more space to the right,

leaving a blank space between the last letter

and the next one.

8. Repeat Step 7 as needed to enter all the needed

letters,numbers, characters and spaces.

9.When the text entry is complete, press the

Set Button

.The LCD display will blink

DEVICE RENAMED three times and then

return to normal operation.

Once a device is renamed you will see the new name

on the top line of the remote’s LCD display whenever

the Input//Device Selector

is pressed, or when

any other command/function button on the remote is

pressed after the main Device Selector is pressed.

Note that renaming a device in the remote will not

change the name of the input used by the on-screen

menu system of the AVR 7300.

NOTES ON RENAMING DEVICES:

• To move the cursor to the right or left of the display

during the renaming process,press the ‹/›

Navigation Buttons

as required.

• The table below shows the letters,numbers and

characters that may be accessed by pressing the

Numeric Keys:

Key Characters Key Characters

1[,],/,1 6 M,N,O,6

2 A,B,C,2 7 P,Q,R,S,7

3D,E,F,3 8 T,U,V,8

4G,H,I,4 9 W,X,Y,Z,9

5J,K,L,5 0 -,.,#,0

• Renaming a device changes the name of the device

only, not any of the individual key functions within

that device memory.To change the name of an

individual device,follow the instructions in the next

section.

RENAME DEVICE

RENAME

RENAME DEVICE

MAIN MENU

RENAME

SET SPKR LEVELS

EZSET DISABLE

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Renaming Individual Keys

Thanks to the programming flexibility of the DPR

remote,an individual button on the remote may be

assigned a feature or function that is different from the

name that appears as the factory default when the

button is pressed. However, with the Rename Key

function it is possible to rename almost any button on

the remote so that when the button is pressed you will

see a more descriptive or appropriate name displayed.

To rename a specific button on the remote, follow

these steps.For instance,this example will show you

how to program the remote so that ZOOM appears in

the remote’s LCD display when you press the Tone

Button since it does not have a preprogrammed

function for DVD players.Of course, remember that

you will first have to learn the codes for that function

into the Tone button, following the instructions shown

on page 42.

1. Press and hold the Program Button

for

about three seconds while the message shown

in Figure 18 appears in the remote’s LCD

Information Display

.Release the button

when the red light under the Set Button

appears.

The remote’s MAIN MENU message (Figure 17),

will appear in the LCD display and the Set Button

will remain illuminated in red. Press the

⁄

Navigation Button ountil RENAME

appears on the bottom line of the LCD screen, as

shown in Figure 69.

3.At the next menu screen press the

⁄

Navigation Button ountil RENAME KEY

appears on the bottom line of the LCD screen, as

shown in Figure 72. Press the Set Button

to continue.

Figure 72

4.The next display screen (Figure 73) is where

you select the device within which the key to be

renamed exists.Press the

⁄

Navigation

Buttons ountil the name of the base device

appears.In our example, since we want to

rename a button within the DVD device memory,

DVD should appear in the lower line of the LCD.

When the desired device name appears,press the

Set Button

Figure 73

5.At the next menu screen you will select the first

button within the device to be renamed, as

instructed in the display shown in Figure 74.

Select the button (in this case,the Tone Button

)by simply pressing it on the remote.

Figure 74

6. Depending on whether or not the button pressed

already has a named function within the device

selected, one of two things will happen.

a. If the button to be renamed already has a pre-

programmed, or previously renamed title in the

remote’s memory, you will see that name on

the top line of the LCD display, and a blinking

block cursor will appear on the far left side of

the bottom line of the display.

b. If the button to be renamed does not have a

function in the device selected, the top line of

the LCD screen will be blank, and a blinking

block cursor will appear on the far left side

of the bottom line of the display, as shown in

Figure 76.

Figure 76

7.To enter the new name for the key, press the

Numeric Keys

.The letters above the

numbered buttons indicate which letters or sym-

bols will appear when the button is pressed during

the renaming process.The first press of the but-

ton will enter the first character shown, subse-

quent presses of the same button will change the

display to the other letters above that numbered

key. For example,since the first letter we need to

rename the Tone button to Zoom is a “Z,” you

would locate the “Z” above the “9” button, and

press the button four times.The first press shows

a “W,” the subsequent presses step through the

other letters available until the “Z” appears.

Consult the table on page 48 to see which

characters are available by pressing a particular

button.

8.After you enter the first letter of the new device

name,there are three options for entering the

next character:

To enter a letter that requires a different numeric

key to be pressed, simply press that button.

The cursor will automatically move to the next

position and the first letter accessed by the new

button will appear. Following our example, the

next letter needed is an “O,”so you would press

the “6” button once.

b. To enter a letter that uses the same numeric

key, you must first press the ›Navigation

Button

to move the blinking cursor block

to the next position.Then press the Numeric

Key

as 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. To enter a blank space, press the ›Navigation

Button

twice.The first press will move the

cursor to the right, and the second press will

move the cursor one more space to the right,

leaving a blank space between the last letter

and the next one.

9. Repeat Steps 7 and 8 as needed to complete

entering the needed letters,numbers, characters

and spaces.

10.When the text entry is complete, press the Set

Button

.The new name will be entered into

the remote’s memory, replacing the default name.

11.At this point you have two options:

a. If you wish to program an additional key within

the same device,press the Set Button

instructed by the bottom line of the LCD display

reading ANOTHER KEY.The remote will

return to the SELECT A KEY menu option

as shown in Step 6. Repeat the instructions in

Steps 6 though 11 to rename the next key.

b. If you have no additional keys to rename,press

the

⁄

Navigation Button

once so that

the menu screen displays EXIT on the bottom

line of the display. Press the Set Button

to return the remote to normal operation.

NOTES ON RENAMING KEYS:

• Renaming a key does not change its function.You

may change the function of an individual key by

learning a new code into the remote. See page 42

for more information.

• When a key is renamed it will only apply to the

specific device selected in Step 4.The same key

may be renamed as needed for each individual

device with which it is used.

Resetting the Remote

Depending on the way in which the remote has been

programmed, there may be a situation where you wish

to totally erase all changes that have been made to

the remote and return it to the factory defaults.You

may do that by following the steps shown below,but

remember that once the remote is reset,ALL changes

that have been made,including programming for use

with other devices,learned keys, macros, punch-

through settings and key names,will be erased and

SELECT A KEY

SELECT A DEVICE

DVD

RENAME

RENAME KEY

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any settings you had previously made will have to be

reentered.

To erase all settings and reset the remote to the

original factory default settings and displays, follow

these steps:

1. Press and hold the Program Button

for

about three seconds while the message shown

in Figure 18 appears in the remote’s LCD

Information Display

.Release the button

when the red light under the Set Button

appears.

The remote’s MAIN MENU message (Figure 19),

will appear in the LCD display and the Set Button

will remain illuminated in red. Press the

⁄

Navigation Button ountil USER

RESET appears on the bottom line of the LCD

screen, as shown in Figure 77.

Figure 77

3. Press the Set Button

to reset the remote.

Note that once the Set Button is pressed the

process may not be stopped.While the remote’s

memory is being cleared, a RESETTING...

message will appear in the upper line of the

remote’s LCD screen as shown in Figure 78.It

may take a few minutes for the reset process

to take place,and the length of time will vary

depending on how much customization and pro-

gramming has taken place.Please be patient; as

long as the message appears in the display the

remote is functioning properly.

Figure 78

4.When the remote has been totally reset and

returned to the factory default condition, a

REMOTE RESET COMPLETE message will

appear (Figure 79) briefly, and then the remote

will return to normal operation.

Figure 79

Additional Notes on Configuring and Operating

the Remote

• When the remote is being programmed, it will auto-

matically time-out if no button is pressed within a

thirty-second period.The message shown in Figure

80 will appear briefly, and the remote will then exit

the feature being programmed and any data entered

will be lost.

Figure 80

• The programming or configuration process may

also be stopped at any time by pressing the Clear

Button

.The message shown in Figure 80

will appear, the data entered in the current process

will be lost and the remote will return to normal

operation.Any process that was underway when

the button will be pressed must be restarted.

• Extensive use of the programming, learning and

configuration functions of the remote may consume

significantly more battery power than normal remote

operation.While the batteries should last for four to

six months in normal operation, you may find that

they need to be changed sooner after the remote is

programmed for the first time.

• When the batteries approach a level below which

the remote will not function, the remote’s LCD

screen will display a LOW BATTERY warning as

shown in Figure 81.We strongly recommend

replacing the batteries as soon as this message

appears to avoid the loss of programming and con-

figuration settings.These settings are not lost when

the batteries are changed quickly.

Figure 81

• The remote has a built-in backlight that may be

activated by pressing the Light Button

.This

button is made from a special “glow” material so

that it is easier to find in dark rooms.This glow

feature does not consume any electricity, but the

glow will fade when the remote is kept in a dark

location for an extended period of time.The “glow”

feature may be restored by placing the remote in

normal room light for a few hours.

• The remote’s backlight will remain lit for approxi-

mately five seconds after the Light Button

pressed, and it will stay lit for another five seconds if

any key is pressed while the backlight is on.You

may keep the backlight lit by holding the Light

Button, but extensive use of the backlight will

reduce battery life.

• The LCD display will remain on for ten seconds

after a key is pressed and then turn off to conserve

battery life.

• When any button is held for more than thirty

seconds,the LCD will turn off and the remote will

stop transmitting the codes to conserve battery life.

AVR

LOW BATTERY

TIME OUT OR

CLR KEY PRESSED

REMOTE RESET

COMPLETE

RESETTING...

MAIN MENU

USER RESET

52 CONFIGURING THE REMOTE

CONFIGURING THE REMOTE

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 53

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION

Unit does not function when Main • No AC Power • Make certain that the AC power cord is plugged into a live outlet

Power Switch is pushed • Check to see whether the outlet is switch-controlled

Display lights,but no sound • Intermittent input connections • Make certain that all input and speaker connections are secure

or picture • Mute is on • Press Mute Button

• Volume control is down • Turn up the volume control

Unit turns on, but front-panel • Display brightness is turned off • Follow the instructions in the Display Brightness section

display does not light up on page 37 so that the display is set to VFD FULL

No 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 center

due to internal problems

No sound from surround or • Incorrect surround mode • Select a mode other than Stereo

center 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 programs

Unit does not respond to • Weak batteries in remote • Change remote batteries

remote commands • Wrong device selected • Press the DPR selector

• Remote sensor is obscured • Make certain that the front-panel sensor is visible to the remote,

or connect remote sensor

Intermittent buzzing in tuner • Local interference • Move the unit or antenna away from computers,fluorescent

lights,motors or other electrical appliances

An UNLOCK message appears • The type of digital audio stream • Wait a second or two for the unit’s processor to recognize the new data

in the display and/or the letters has been changed stream and automatically resume playback

in the Channel Indicator display flash • Digital audio feed paused • Resume DVD playback.

at the same time as the audio stops

In addition to the items shown above,additional information on troubleshooting possible problems with your AVR 7300, 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 Reset

In the rare case where the unit’s operation or the dis-

plays seem abnormal, the cause may involve the erratic

operation of the system’s memory or microprocessor.

To correct this problem, first unplug the unit from the

AC wall outlet and wait at least three minutes. After the

pause,reconnect the AC power cord and check the

unit’s operation.If the system still malfunctions, a

system reset may clear the problem.

To clear the AVR 7300’s entire system memory

including tuner presets,output level settings, delay

times and speaker configuration data, first put the unit

in Standby by pressing the Standby/On Button 2.

Next, press and hold the Surround Mode Group

Selector 3and the Tuning Mode Selector 9

buttons for three seconds.

The unit will turn on automatically and display the

RESET message in the Upper Display Line ^.

NOTE: Resetting the processor will erase any configu-

ration settings you have made for speakers,output

levels,surround modes, digital input assignments as

well as the tuner presets.After a reset the unit will be

returned to the factory presets,and all settings for

these items must be reentered.

If the system is still operating incorrectly, there may

have been an electronic discharge or severe AC line

interference that has corrupted the memory or

microprocessor.

If these steps do not solve the problem, consult an

authorized Harman Kardon service center.

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AVR 7300 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Audio Section

Stereo Mode

Continuous Average Power (FTC)

125 Watts per channel, 20Hz–20kHz,

@ <0.07% THD, both channels driven into 8 ohms

Seven-Channel Surround Modes

Power per Individual Channel

Front L&R channels:

110 Watts per channel

@ <0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms

Center channel:

110 Watts @ <0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms

Surround (L & R Side, L & R back) channels:

110 Watts per channel

@ <0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms

High Instantaneous Current

Capability (HCC) +75amps

Input Sensitivity/Impedance

Linear (High-Level) 200mV/47k ohms

Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF-A) 100dB

Frequency Response

@1w (100dB/–30dB) 10Hz –100kHz

Surround System Adjacent Channel Separation

Pro Logic I/II/IIx 40dB

Dolby Digital 55dB

DTS 55dB

Transient Intermodulation

Distortion (TIM) Unmeasurable

Slew Rate 40V/4Sec

FM Tuner Section

Frequency Range 87.5–108.0MHz

Usable Sensitivity IHF 1.3µV/13.2dBf

Signal-to-Noise Ratio Mono/Stereo 70/68dB

Distortion Mono/Stereo 0.2/0.3%

Stereo Separation 40dB @ 1kHz

Selectivity ±400kHz, 70dB

Image Rejection 80dB

IF Rejection 90dB

AM Tuner Section

Frequency Range 520–1720kHz

Signal-to-Noise Ratio 45dB

Usable Sensitivity Loop 500µV

Distortion 1kHz, 50% Mod 0.8%

Selectivity ±10kHz, 30dB

Video Section

Television Format NTSC

Input Level/Impedance 1Vp-p/75 ohms

Output Level/Impedance 1Vp-p/75 ohms

Video Frequency Response

(Composite and S-Video) 10Hz–8MHz (–3dB)

Video Frequency Response

(Component Video) 10Hz–100MHz (–3dB)

GeneralPower Requirement AC 120V/60Hz

Power Consumption Standby: 8.9W

Idle: 130W

Max: 1360W

(7 channels driven)

Dimensions Product

Width 17.3 inches (440mm)

Height 7.6 inches (192mm)

Depth 20.5 inches (520mm)

Weight 55 lb (XX.Xkg) 47 lb (21.4kg)

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, Power for the Digital Revolution and Logic 7 are registered trademarks of

Harman International Industries, Incorporated.

is a trademark of Harman International Industries, Incorporated (patent no. 5,386,478).

*Trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

DTS, DTS Surround, DTS-ES and DTS Neo:6 are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

VMAx is a registered trademark of Harman International Industries, Incorporated,and is an

implementation of Cooper Bauck Transaural Stereo under patent license.

HDCD system manufactured under license from Pacific Microsonics, Inc.This product is

covered by one or more of the following: in the USA: 5,479,168;5,638,074; 5,640,161; 5,808,574;

5,838,274; 5,854,600; 5,864,311;5,872,531; and in Australia: 669114. Other patents pending.

A-BUS and A-BUS Ready are registered trademarks of Leisure Tech Electronics Pty Ltd Australia.

TiVo is a registered trademark of TiVo, Inc.

Replay TV is a registered trademark of Digital Networks North America, Inc.

Faroudja and DCDi are registered trademarks of Genesis Microchip, Inc.

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