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AVR 435 AVR 435 AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER OWNER’S MANUAL Power for the Digital Revolution . ® ®

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AVR 435

AVR 435AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER

OWNER’S MANUAL

Power for the Digital Revolution.®

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AVR 435 AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER

3 Introduction4 Important Safety Information4 Unpacking5 Front-Panel Controls8 Rear-Panel Connections

11 Main Remote Control Functions15 Zone II Remote Control Functions16 Installation and Connections19 System Configuration19 Speaker Placement19 System Setup20 Input Setup21 Audio Setup22 Surround Setup23 Using EzSet/EQ26 Manual Setup26 Speaker Setup28 Speaker Crossover Setting28 Delay Settings29 Output Level Adjustment32 Operation32 Basic Operation32 Source Selection32 Volume and Tone Control33 Surround Mode Selection33 Digital Audio Playback34 Surround Mode Chart37 Tuner Operation37 Recording38 Output Level Trim Adjustment38 Dim Function39 Advanced Features39 Front-Panel Display Fade39 Display Brightness39 Turn-On Volume Level39 Semi-OSD Settings40 Full-OSD Time-Out Adjustment40 Digital Auto Poll Settings41 Multiroom Operation41 Multiroom Setup41 Surround Channel Amplifier Assignment42 Multiroom Operation43 Configuring the Remote43 Preprogrammed Code Entry44 Automatic Code Entry44 Learning Commands45 Learning Codes for an Input Selector46 Changing Devices46 Macro Programming48 Punch-Through Configuration50 Renaming51 Resetting the Remote52 Device Priority Timing52 Backlight Options54 Troubleshooting Guide54 Processor Reset55 Technical Specifications56 Index

See trademark acknowledgements on page 55.

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Typographical ConventionsIn order to help you use this manual with the remote control, front-panel controls and rear-panel connections,certain conventions have been used.

EXAMPLE – (bold type) indicates a specific remote control or front-panel button, or rear-panel connection 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

A – (letter in a square) indicates a front-panel control that is normally concealed behind the drop-down door

¡ – (number in a circle) indicates a rear-panel connection

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

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

The appearance of the text or cursor for your receiver’s on-screen menus may vary slightly from the illustrations in this manual. Whether the text appears in all uppercase or upper- and lowercase characters,performance and operation remain the same.

For Canadian model

Modèle pour les CanadienCet 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 CanadianICES-003.For models having a power cord with a polarized plug:CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.

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INTRODUCTION

Thank You for Choosing Harman Kardon®

With the purchase of a Harman Kardon AVR 435, youare about to begin many years of listening enjoyment.

The AVR 435 has a wide range of features andoptions that accommodate virtually any combination of speakers, room size and program sources. It is as easy to operate as it is to set up, but in order totake maximum advantage of the many advanced technologies within your new AVR, it is strongly recommended that you take a few minutes to readthis owner’s manual.

If you have any questions about this product, its instal-lation or its operation, we recommend that you contactyour dealer or installer, as they are your best source of local information. You may also access a wealth ofinformation and assistance by visiting our Web site at www.harmankardon.com.

Description and Features

The AVR 435 is designed to serve as the hub of yourhome entertainment system, combining the flexibility to access the wide range of audio and video sourceoptions available today with the power to handle virtu-ally any type of program material or surround mode.Thanks to a state-of-the-art DA610 digital signalprocessor from Texas Instruments, the AVR 435 offersprecision decoding of all currently available technolo-gies from Dolby Laboratories and DTS®. In addition,older analog and two-channel program sources benefitfrom the latest version of Harman International’s Logic 7® processing which creates a wider, moreenveloping sound field with more defined channelpositioning and the ability to create 7.1 sound fieldsfrom 5.1 sources. Additional processing and decodingoptions include MP3, Dolby* Virtual speaker and DolbyHeadphone processing.

An important addition to the AVR 435’s impressive listof features is EzSet/EQ,™ which automates the configu-ration process to make it quicker, easier and moreprecise. Using the special microphone supplied withthe unit, EzSet/EQ takes the guesswork out of enteringspeaker “size” and crossover information, delay timesfor all channels and output levels. In addition to theconfiguration settings, EzSet/EQ also includes roomequalization so that the signals sent to each speakerare tailored to provide accurate sonic quality with yourspecific combination of speaker type, room size andother factors that influence room acoustics. WithEzSet/EQ, your system is custom-configured in a fewminutes with accuracy that previously required expen-sive and hard-to-use test equipment.

In tandem with EzSet/EQ, the AVR 435 includes a full set of manual configuration settings for thosewho wish to custom-trim their system even further.A Quadruple Crossover bass management systemmakes it possible to enter different crossover settingsfor each speaker group.

Video connections and system integration is a snapwith the AVR 435, thanks to three assignable, wide-bandwidth inputs that are renameable. To furtherenhance the viewing experience with digital sources ordisplays, the AVR 435’s A/V Sync Delay feature allowsyou to compensate for the loss of lip sync due to digi-tal video delays individually for each input. Full-carrierIR outputs, a bi-directional RS-232 port and a learningremote with a two-line display are among the manyother features that make the AVR 435’s power simpleto use.

The AVR 435’s multizone options and a standardZone II remote control make it possible to listen to a separate source in a room while the main home theater uses a different source. With assignable rearsurround channel amplifiers, you may create a basicremote listening zone without any additional equip-ment. For one-wire multiroom connectivity, the AVR 435 is A-BUS Ready,® requiring only a singleCategory 5/5e cable and an optional remote module to power remote speakers while controlling volumeand enabling full control over the program source andcompatible IR-controlled devices. The unit’s Multiroomoutputs may also be used to feed an optional, externalpower amplifier and volume control.

The AVR 435’s seven-channel amplifier is our time-honored high-current, ultrawide-bandwidth design withthe power to reproduce the loudest crescendos orcinema sound effects while remaining virtually freefrom distortion or system noise.

Combining state-of-the-art circuitry, digital technologyand proven performance with an elegant design that iscompatible with the latest source components andvideo displays, the AVR 435 represents the culmina-tion of Harman Kardon’s fifty-year history of deliveringthe finest sonic performance.

n All popular digital and matrix surround modes,including Dolby* Digital, Dolby Digital EX,Dolby Pro Logic* IIx, DTS,® DTS-ES® Discreteand Matrix, DTS Neo:6® and DTS 96/24

n Seven channels of high-current, ultrawide-bandwidth amplification with the surroundback channels assignable to either main roomor remote room use

n Harman Kardon’s exclusive Logic 7® processing,along with Dolby Virtual Speaker processingfor use when only two speakers are available

n Dolby Headphone to create spacious, opensound fields when using headphones

n High-bandwidth, HDTV-compatible componentvideo inputs may be assigned to any video input

n Harman Kardon’s advanced EzSet/EQ™ auto-matically configures speaker settings and setsroom equalization for quick, easy and accu-rate system setup

n Full bass management, including QuadrupleCrossover and individual settings for eachinput

n A/V Sync delay adjustable for each input delivers perfect lip sync with digital programsor video displays

n 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 ina remote zone

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SAFETY INFORMATION

Important Safety Information

Verify Line Voltage Before UseYour AVR 435 has been designed for use with 120-volt AC current. Connection to a line voltageother than that for which it is intended can create asafety and fire hazard and may damage the unit.

If you have any questions about the voltage requirementsfor your specific model, or about the line voltage in yourarea, contact your selling dealer before plugging the unitinto a wall outlet.

Do Not Use Extension CordsTo avoid safety hazards, use only the power cordattached to your unit. We do not recommend thatextension cords be used with this product. As with allelectrical devices, do not run power cords under rugsor carpets or place heavy objects on them. Damagedpower cords should be replaced immediately by anauthorized service center with a cord meeting factoryspecifications.

Handle the AC Power Cord GentlyWhen disconnecting the power cord from an AC out-let, always pull the plug; never pull the cord. If you donot intend to use the unit for any considerable lengthof time, disconnect the plug from the AC outlet.

Do Not Open the CabinetThere are no user-serviceable components inside thisproduct. Opening the cabinet may present a shockhazard, and any modification to the product will voidyour guarantee. If water or any metal object such as apaper clip, wire or a staple accidentally falls inside theunit, disconnect it from the AC power source immedi-ately, and consult an authorized service center.

CATV or Antenna GroundingIf an outside antenna or cable system is connected tothis product, be certain that it is grounded so as to pro-vide some protection against voltage surges and staticcharges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code,ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides information withrespect to proper grounding of the mast and supportingstructure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antennadischarge unit, size of grounding conductors, locationof antenna discharge unit, connection to groundingelectrodes and requirements of the grounding electrode.

NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER: This reminderis provided to call the CATV (Cable TV) systeminstaller’s attention to article 820-40 of the NEC thatprovides guidelines for proper grounding and, in par-ticular, specifies that the cable ground shall be con-nected to the grounding system of the building, asclose to the point of cable entry as possible.

Installation Locationn To ensure proper operation and to avoid the poten-

tial for safety hazards, place the unit on a firm andlevel surface. When placing the unit on a shelf, becertain that the shelf and any mounting hardwarecan support the weight of the product.

n Make certain that proper space is provided bothabove and below the unit for ventilation. If thisproduct will be installed in a cabinet or otherenclosed area, make certain that there is sufficientair movement within the cabinet. Under some cir-cumstances, a fan may be required.

n Do not place the unit directly on a carpeted surface.

n Avoid installation in extremely hot or cold locations,or in an area that is exposed to direct sunlight orheating equipment.

n Avoid moist or humid locations.

n Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on the top ofthe unit, or place objects directly over them.

n Due to the weight of the AVR 435 and the heatgenerated by the amplifiers, there is the remotepossibility that the rubber padding on the bottomof the unit’s feet may leave marks on certainwood or veneer materials. Use caution when placing the unit on soft woods or other materialsthat may be damaged by heat or heavy objects.

CleaningWhen the unit gets dirty, wipe it with a clean, soft, drycloth. If necessary, wipe it with a soft cloth dampenedwith mild soapy water, then a fresh cloth with cleanwater. Wipe dry immediately with a dry cloth. NEVERuse benzene, aerosol cleaners, thinner, alcohol or anyother volatile cleaning agent. Do not use abrasive clean-ers, as they may damage the finish of metal parts. Avoidspraying insecticide near the unit.

Moving the UnitBefore moving the unit, be certain to disconnect anyinterconnection cords with other components, andmake certain that you disconnect the unit from the AC outlet.

Important Information for the UserThis equipment has been tested and found to complywith the limits for a Class-B digital device, pursuant toPart 15 of the FCC Rules. The limits are designed toprovide reasonable protection against harmful 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 theinstructions, may cause harmful interference to radiocommunication. However, there is no guarantee thatharmful interference will not occur in a particular instal-lation. If this equipment does cause harmful interfer-

ence to radio or television reception, which can bedetermined by turning the equipment off and on, theuser is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

n Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

n Increase the separation between the equipmentand receiver.

n Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuitdifferent from that to which the receiver is connected.

n Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TVtechnician 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 Rulesand may void the user’s authority to operate theequipment.

UnpackingThe carton and shipping materials used to protect yournew receiver during shipment were specially designedto cushion it from shock and vibration. We suggestthat you save the carton and packing materials for use in shipping if you move, or should the unit everneed repair.

To minimize the size of the carton in storage, you maywish to flatten it. This is done by carefully slitting thetape seams on the bottom and collapsing the carton.Other cardboard inserts may be stored in the samemanner. Packing materials that cannot be collapsedshould be saved along with the carton in a plastic bag.

If you do not wish to save the packaging materials,please note that the carton and other sections of theshipping protection are recyclable. Please respect theenvironment and discard those materials at a localrecycling center.

At this time, you should remove the protective plasticfilm from the front-panel lens. Leaving the film in placewill affect the performance of your remote control.

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FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS

1 Standby/On Switch2 Surround Mode Group Selector 3 Surround Mode Selector4 Tuning Selector 5 Tuner Band Selector6 Preset Station Selector

7 Input Source Selector8 Tuning Mode Selector9 Front-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 435’s front panel:

The following controls and jacks are located behind the front-panel door. To open the door, place the edge of a finger on the left or right edge of the panel and gently swing thedoor down towards you.

A Main Power Switch B Headphone JackC Tone Mode ButtonD Speaker Selector ButtonE Channel Adjust Selector

F Digital Input SelectorG Delay Adjust Selector H ‹/› ButtonsI Set ButtonJ EzSet/EQ Microphone Jack

K Optical 4 Digital InputL Coaxial 4 Digital InputM Video 4 Audio/Video Jacks

1 Standby/On Switch: When the Main PowerSwitch A is “ON,” press this button to turn on theAVR 435; press it again to turn the unit off. Note thatthe illumination surrounding the switch will turn bluewhen the unit is on.

2 Surround 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 categoryappears in the on-screen display and in the LowerDisplay Line $, press the Surround ModeSelector 3 to cycle through the individual modesavailable. For example, press this button to select Dolbymodes, and then press the Surround Mode Selector3 to choose from the various mode options.

3 Surround 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 ofspeakers available, the surround mode category andwhether the input source is digital or analog. For exam-ple, press the Surround Mode Group Selector 2to select a category such as Dolby or Logic 7, andthen press this button to see the specific mode choicesthat are available. For more information on modeselection, see page 34.

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 atwww.harmankardon.com.

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4 Tuning Selector: Press the left side of the buttonto tune lower-frequency stations and the right side ofthe button to tune higher-frequency stations. When the tuner is in the MANUAL/MONO mode,each tap of the Selector will increase or decrease thefrequency by one increment. When the tuner receivesa strong-enough signal for adequate reception,MANUAL TUNED will appear in the LowerDisplay Line $ and in the on-screen display. Whenthe tuner is in the AUTO/STEREO mode,press the button once, and the tuner will scan for astation with acceptable signal strength. When the next higher- or lower-frequency station with a strong-enough signal is tuned, the frequency scan will stopand the Lower Display Line $ and the on-screendisplay will indicate AUTO TUNED. When an FM Stereo station is tuned, the display will read AUTO ST TUNED. See page 37 for moreinformation on using the tuner.

5 Tuner Band Selector: Pressing this button willautomatically switch the AVR 435 to the Tuner mode.Pressing it again will switch between the AM and FMfrequency bands. (See page 37 for more informationon the tuner.)

6 Preset Station Selector: Press this button toscroll up or down through the list of stations that havebeen entered into the preset memory. (See page 37for more information on tuner programming.)

7 Input Source Selector: Press this button tochange the input by scrolling up or down through thelist of input sources.

8 Tuning Mode Selector: Press this button to selectAuto or Manual tuning. When the button is pressed sothat AUTO/STEREO appears in the UpperDisplay Line #, the tuner will search for the next station with an acceptable signal when the TuningSelector 4wé is pressed. When the button ispressed so that MANUAL/MONO appears in theUpper Display Line #, each press of the TuningSelector 4wé will increase the frequency. (Seepage 37 for more information on using the tuner.) Thisbutton may also be used to switch between Stereo andMono modes for FM radio reception. When weak

reception is encountered, select the Manual/Mono tuning mode. Press and hold again to switch back toStereo mode. (See page 37 for more information onusing the tuner.)

9 Front-Panel Control Door: To open the door sothat the front-panel jacks and controls behind this doormay be accessed, gently pull the door down andtowards you using either upper corner of the door.

) Volume Control: Turn this knob clockwise toincrease the volume, counterclockwise to decrease thevolume. If the AVR 435 is muted, adjusting the volumecontrol will automatically release the unit from thesilenced condition.

! Input Indicators: One of these indicators will lightto identify the currently selected input. Note that theentire list will light briefly each time the unit is turnedon as a test.

@ Speaker/Channel Input Indicators: These indi-cators are multipurpose, indicating both the speakertype selected for each channel and the incoming data-signal configuration. The left, center, right, right surroundand left surround speaker indicators are composed ofthree boxes, while the subwoofer is a single box. Thecenter box lights when a “small” speaker is selected,and the two outer boxes light when “large” speakers areselected. When none of the boxes are lit for the center,surround or subwoofer channels, no speaker has beenassigned that position. (See page 26 for more informa-tion on configuring speakers.) The letters inside eachbox displays the active input channels. For standardanalog inputs, only the L and R will light, indicating astereo input. For a digital source, the indicators will lightto display the channels being received at the digitalinput. When the letters flash, the digital input has beeninterrupted. (See page 36 for more information on theChannel Indicators.)

# Upper Display Line: Depending on the unit’sstatus, a variety of messages will appear here. In normal operation, this line will show the current inputsource and identify whether an analog or digital inputis in use. When the tuner is selected as the input, thisline will identify the station as AM or FM and show thefrequency and preset number, if any.

$ Lower Display Line: Depending on the unit’sstatus, a variety of messages will appear here. In nor-mal operation, the current surround mode will appearon this line.

% Surround Mode Indicators: One of these indicators will light to show the surround mode in use. Depending on the specific combination of inputsources and surround mode selected, more than one indicator may light. (See page 34 for more information.)

^ Remote Sensor Window: The sensor behindthis window receives infrared signals from the remotecontrol. Aim the remote at this area and do not blockor cover it unless an external remote sensor isinstalled.

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The following controls and jacks are located behind the front-panel door. To open the door, place the edge of a finger on the left or right edge of the panel and gently swing thedoor down towards you.

A Main Power Switch: Press this switch to applypower to the AVR 435. When the switch is pressedin, the unit is placed in a Standby mode, as indicatedby the amber illumination surrounding the Standby/OnSwitch 1. This button MUST be pressed in tooperate the unit. To turn the unit off and prevent theuse of the remote control, this switch should bepressed until it pops out from the front panel so thatthe word “OFF” may be read at the top of the switch.

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

B Headphone Jack: This jack may be used to lis-ten to the AVR 435’s output through a pair of head-phones. Be certain that the headphones have a stan-dard 1/4" stereo phone plug, or that you use anadaptor, as needed, to convert the plug on your head-phones to the 1/4" jack used on the AVR. When theheadphone jack is in use, the main room speakers willautomatically be turned off and the unit will output astandard stereo signal. You may also use one of theDolby Headphone modes for an enhanced listeningexperience. For more information on headphone lis-tening, see page 33.

C Tone Mode Button: This button controls the tonemode settings, enabling adjustment of the bass andtreble boost/cut. You may also use it to take the tonecontrols out of the signal path completely for “flat”response. The first press of the button displays aTONE MODE message in the Lower DisplayLine $ and in the on-screen display. To take thecontrols out of the signal path, press either of the‹/› Buttons H until the display reads TONEOUT. To change the bass or treble settings, pressthe button again until the desired option appears in theLower Display Line $ and in the on-screen displayand then press either of the ‹/› Buttons H toenter the desired boost or cut setting. See page 32for more information on the tone controls.

D Speaker Selector Button: Press this button tobegin the process of configuring the AVR 435 for thetype of speakers it is being used with. For completeinformation on configuring the speaker settings, seepage 26.

E Channel Adjust Selector: Press the button tobegin the process of adjusting the channel level out-puts using the source currently playing through yourAVR. For complete information on adjusting the chan-nel output level, see page 29.

F Digital Input Selector: Press this button to beginthe process of selecting a digital source for use withthe currently selected input. Once the button has beenpressed, use the ‹/› Buttons H to choose thedesired input and then press the Set Button I toenter the setting into the unit’s memory. See page 33for more information on digital audio.

G Delay Adjust Selector: Press this button to beginthe process of adjusting the delay settings for Dolbysurround modes. See page 28 for more informationon delay adjustments.

H ‹/› Buttons: When making system configura-tion changes using the front-panel controls, pressthese buttons to scroll through the available choices for the option being adjusted.

I Set Button: When making system configurationchanges using the front-panel controls, press this but-ton to enter a setting into the unit’s memory.

J EzSet/EQ Microphone Jack: Before starting theEzSet/EQ automated setup process, plug the micro-phone into this jack. The microphone does not needto be plugged in at other times.

K Optical 4 Digital Input: Connect the optical digitaloutput of an audio or video product to this jack.

L Coaxial 4 Digital Input: Connect the coaxial digital output of a digital audio product such as aportable audio player or video game to this jack.

M Video 4 Jacks: These audio/video jacks may beused for temporary connection to video games orportable audio/video products such as camcordersand portable audio players.

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REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS

¡ AM Antenna™ FM Antenna£ Preamp Outputs¢ Subwoofer Output∞ A-BUS Connector§ Surround Speaker Outputs¶ Front Speaker Outputs• Fan Ventsª Center Speaker Outputs‚ Surround Back/Multiroom Speaker Outputs⁄ AC Power Cord ¤ Switched AC Accessory Outlet ‹ Unswitched AC Accessory Outlet› Video Monitor Outputsfi DVD Video Inputs

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NOTE: To assist in making the correct connections formultichannel input, output and speaker connections,all connection jacks and terminals are color-coded as follows:

Front Left: WhiteFront Right: RedCenter: Green

Surround Left: BlueSurround Right: GraySurround Back Left: BrownSurround Back Right: TanSubwoofer: PurpleCoaxial Digital Audio: OrangeComposite Video: Yellow

Component Video “Y”: GreenComponent Video “Pr”: RedComponent Video “Pb”: BlueOptical Digital In: BlackOptical Digital Out: Gray

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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 atwww.harmankardon.com.

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¡ AM Antenna: Connect the AM loop antenna sup-plied with the receiver to these terminals. If an externalAM antenna is used, make connections to the AM andGND terminals in accordance with the instructions sup-plied with the antenna.

™ FM Antenna: Connect the supplied indoor or anoptional external FM antenna to this terminal.

£ Preamp Outputs: Connect these jacks to anoptional, external power amplifier for applicationswhere higher power is desired.

¢ Subwoofer 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.

∞ A-BUS Connector: Connect this jack to an optionalA-BUS®-certified remote room product to extend themultiroom capabilities of your AVR 435. See page 17for more information on A-BUS.

§ Surround Speaker Outputs: Connect these out-puts to the matching + and – terminals on your sur-round channel speakers. In conformance with the CEAcolor-code specification, the blue terminal is the posi-tive (+) terminal that should be connected to the red(+) terminal on the Surround Left speaker with oldercolor-coding, while the gray terminal should be con-nected to the red (+) terminal on the Surround Rightspeaker with the older color-coding. Connect the black(–) terminal on the AVR to the matching black nega-tive (–) terminals for each surround speaker. (Seepage 16 for more information on speaker polarity.)

¶ Front Speaker Outputs: Connect these outputsto the matching + or – terminals on your left and rightspeakers. When making speaker connections, alwaysmake certain to maintain correct polarity by connectingthe color-coded (white for front left and red for frontright) (+) terminals on the AVR 435 to the red (+) terminals on the speakers and the black (–) terminalson the AVR 435 to the black (–) terminals on thespeakers. See page 16 for more information onspeaker polarity.

• Fan Vents: These ventilation holes are the outputof the AVR 435’s airflow system. To ensure properoperation of the unit and to avoid possible damage todelicate surfaces, make certain that these holes arenot blocked and that there is at least 3 inches of openspace between the vent holes and any wooden or fab-ric surface. It is normal for the fan to remain off atmost normal volume levels. An automatic temperaturesensor turns the fan on only when it is needed.

ª Center Speaker Outputs: Connect these outputsto the matching + and – terminals on your centerchannel speaker. In conformance with the CEA color-code specification, the green terminal is the positive(+) terminal that should be connected to the red (+)terminal on speakers with the older color-coding.Connect the black (–) terminal on the AVR to theblack negative (–) terminal on your speaker. (Seepage 16 for more information on speaker polarity.)

‚ Surround Back/Multiroom Speaker Outputs:These speaker terminals are normally used to powerthe surround back left/surround back right speakers in a 7.1-channel system. However, they may also beused to power the speakers in a second zone, whichwill receive the output selected for a multiroom system.To change the output fed to these terminals from the default of the Surround Back speakers to theMultiroom Output, you must change a setting in theAdvanced Menu of the OSD system. See page 41 formore information on configuring this speaker output. Innormal surround system use, the brown and black ter-minals are the surround back left channel positive (+)and negative (–) connections and the tan and blackterminals are the surround back right positive (+) andnegative (–) terminals. For multiroom use, connect thebrown and black SBL terminals to the red and blackconnections on the left remote zone speaker and con-nect the tan and black SBR terminals to the red andblack terminals on the right remote zone speaker.

⁄ AC Power Cord Jack: Connect the AC powercord to this jack when the installation is complete.To ensure safe operation, use only the power cordsupplied with the unit. If a replacement is required,it must be of the same type and capacity.

¤ Switched AC Accessory Outlet: These outletsmay be used to power any device you wish to haveturned on when the AVR 435 is turned on with theStandby/On Switch 1.

‹ Unswitched AC Accessory Outlet: This outletmay be used to power any AC device. The power willremain on at this outlet, regardless of whether theAVR 435 is on or off.

NOTE: The total power consumption of all devicesconnected to the accessory outlets should not exceed100 watts.

› Video Monitor Outputs: Connect these jacks tothe composite or S-video input of a TV monitor orvideo projector to view the on-screen menus and theoutput of any standard video source selected by thereceiver’s video switcher.

fi DVD Video Inputs: Connect the composite or S-video outputs of a DVD player or other video source tothese jacks.

fl Video 1 Video Inputs: Connect the composite orS-video PLAY/OUT jacks of a VCR or other videosource to these jacks.

‡ Video 1 Video Outputs: Connect the compositeor S-video REC/IN jacks of a VCR or other videorecording device such as a DVD recorder or PVR tothese jacks.

° Video 2 Video Inputs: Connect the composite orS-video PLAY/OUT jacks of a VCR or other videosource to these jacks.

· Video 2 Video Outputs: Connect the compositeor S-video REC/IN jacks of a VCR or other videorecording device such as a DVD recorder or PVR tothese jacks.

a Video 3 Video Inputs: Connect the composite orS-video PLAY/OUT jacks of a VCR or other videosource to these jacks.

b Component Video Monitor Outputs: Connectthese outputs to the component video inputs of avideo projector or monitor. When a source connectedto one of the Component Video Inputs cd isselected, the signal will be sent to these jacks.

c DVD Component Video Inputs: These inputsmay be used with any source device equipped withanalog Y/Pr/Pb or RGB component video outputs. Thefactory default is for these jacks to be linked to theDVD input, but you may change the setting at anytime through the INPUT SETUP menu. See page 21 for more information on configuring the component video inputs.

d Component Video 1 Inputs: These inputs maybe used with any source device equipped with analogY/Pr/Pb or RGB component video outputs. The factorydefault is for these jacks to be linked to the DVD input,but you may change the setting at any time throughthe INPUT SETUP menu. See page 21 formore information on configuring the component videoinputs.

e Component Video 2 Inputs: These inputs maybe used with any video source device equipped withanalog Y/Pr/Pb or RGB component video outputs. Thefactory default is for these jacks to be linked to theVideo 2 input, but you may change the setting at anytime through the INPUT SETUP menu. Seepage 21 for more information on configuring the com-ponent video inputs.

f Multiroom IR Input: Connect the output of an IRsensor in a remote room to this jack to operate theAVR 435’s multiroom control system.

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g Remote IR Input: If the AVR 435’s front-panelIR sensor is blocked due to cabinet doors or otherobstructions, an external IR sensor may be used.Connect the output of the sensor to this jack.

h Remote IR Output: This connection permits theIR sensor in the receiver to serve other remote con-trolled devices. Connect this jack to the “IR IN” jack oncompatible Harman Kardon equipment.

i Remote IR Carrier Output: The output of thisjack is the full signal received at the Remote SensorWindow ^ or input through the Remote IR Inputg including the carrier frequency that is removedfrom signals at the Remote IR Output h. Use thisoutput to extend IR remote signals to the input ofcompatible products by direct connection or throughthe use of optional, external IR “blasters”. If you are indoubt as to which of the two IR Output jacks to use,we recommend that you consult with your dealer orinstaller, or check with the manufacturer of the externalequipment you wish to control.

j RS-232 Port: This jack may be used to controlthe AVR 435 over a bi-directional RS-232 serial control link to a compatible computer or programmableremote control system. Due to the complexity of programming RS-232 commands, we strongly recommend that connections to this port for control purposes be made by a trained and qualified technician. This jack may also link to a compatiblecomputer to upgrade the software and operating sys-tem of the AVR 435 when upgrades are available.

k Coaxial Digital Audio Output: Connect this jackto the coaxial digital input of a CD-R/RW, MiniDisc orother compatible digital recorder.

Multiroom Audio Outputs: Connect these jacksto the optional external audio power amplifier andvideo distribution system that delivers the sourceselected for multizone distribution.

Coaxial Digital Audio Inputs: Connect the coaxdigital output from a DVD player, HDTV receiver, the S/P-DIF output of a compatible computer sound cardplaying MP3 files or streams, LD player or CD player tothese jacks. The signal may be a Dolby Digital signal,DTS signal or a standard PCM digital source. Do notconnect the RF digital output of an LD player to these jacks.

CD Audio Inputs: Connect these jacks to theleft/right analog audio output of a compact disc playeror CD changer or other audio source.

Optical Digital Audio Output: Connect this jackto the optical digital input connector on a CD-R/RW,MiniDisc or other compatible digital recorder.

DVD Audio Inputs: Connect the left/right analogoutputs of a DVD player or other audio source tothese jacks.

Tape Inputs: Connect these jacks to the Play/Ooutjacks of an audio recorder.

Tape Outputs: Connect these jacks to theRecord/Input jacks of an audio recorder.

Optical Digital Audio Inputs: Connect the opti-cal digital output from a DVD player, HDTV receiver,the S/P-DIF output of a compatible computer soundcard playing MP3 files or streams, LD player or CDplayer to these jacks. The signal may be a Dolby Digitalsignal, a DTS signal or a standard PCM digital source.

Video 1 Audio Inputs: Connect the left/rightPLAY/OUT audio output jacks on a VCR or other videosource to these jacks.

Video 1 Audio Outputs: Connect the left/rightREC/IN audio input jacks on a VCR or other videosource to these jacks.

Video 2 Audio Inputs: Connect the left/rightPLAY/OUT audio output jacks on a VCR or other videosource to these jacks.

Video 2 Audio Outputs: Connect the left/rightREC/IN audio input jacks on a VCR or other videosource to these jacks.

8-Channel Direct Inputs: These jacks are usedfor connection to source devices such as DVD-Audioor SACD players with discrete analog outputs.Depending on the source device in use, all eight jacksmay be used, though in many cases only connectionsto the front left/right, center, surround left/right andLFE (subwoofer input) jacks will be used for standard5.1 audio signals.

Video 3 Audio Inputs: Connect the left/rightPLAY/OUT audio output jacks on a VCR, PVR, cableset-top, satellite receiver, HDTV receiver or other videosource to these jacks.

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0 Power Off Button1 Power On Button2 LCD Information Display3 Input Selectors4 AVR Selector5 Test Button6 DSP Surround Mode Selector7 Logic 7 Mode Select Button8 Direct Button9 Clear Button A Numeric KeysB Tuning Mode Buttonm Dim Buttonn Channel Select Buttono Navigation ButtonF Digital Select ButtonG Set ButtonH Volume Up/Down SelectorsI Transport Fast-Play/Scan ButtonsJ Main Transport ControlsK Track Skip Up/Down ButtonsL Preset Up/Down ButtonM Video Input ButtonN Disc Skip Button O Program ButtonP Light ButtonQ Multiroom ButtonR Macro ButtonsS OSD Button T Night Mode ButtonU Tone Control ButtonV Sleep Button W AM/FM Button X Tuning Up/Down Button Y Channel Up/Down SelectorZ Transport Play Buttonsa Delay Select Buttonb Speaker Select Buttonc Memory Buttond Stereo Mode Select Buttone DTS Neo:6 Mode Select Buttonf DTS Digital Mode Select Buttong Dolby Mode Select Buttonh 6/8-Channel Input Selecti Mute Buttonj Lens

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buttons have additional functions when used with other devices. When a button is pressed, thefunction 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.

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IMPORTANT NOTE: The AVR 435’s remote may be programmed to control up to eight devices,including the AVR 435. Before using the remote,it is important to remember to press the InputSelector Button 3 that corresponds to the unityou wish to operate. In addition, the AVR 435’sremote is shipped from the factory to operate the AVR 435 and most Harman Kardon CD or DVD players and cassette decks. The remote is also capable of operating a wide variety of other productsusing the control codes that are part of the remote.Before using the remote with other products, followthe instructions on pages 43 – 46 to program theproper codes for the products in your system.

It is also important to remember that many of the buttons on the remote take on different functions,depending on the product selected using the InputSelectors d. The descriptions shown here primarilydetail the functions of the remote when it is used tooperate the AVR 435.

a Power Off Button: Press this button to placethe AVR 435 or a selected device in the Standbymode. Note that this will turn off the main room functions, but if the Multiroom system is activated,it will continue to function.

1 Power On Button: Press this button to turn onthe power to a device selected by first pressing one ofthe Input Selectors 3.

2 LCD Information Display: This two-line screendisplays various information depending on the com-mands that have been entered into the remote.

3 Input Selectors: Pressing one of these buttonswill perform three actions at the same time. First, if theAVR 435 is not turned on, this will power up the unit.Next, it will select the source shown on the button asthe input to the AVR 435. Finally, it will change theremote control so that it controls the device selected. Innormal operation, the remote will revert to controllingthe AVR when no button is pressed for 6 seconds.

This allows the remote to automatically return to con-trol of important functions such as volume, mute andsurround mode selection after you have used theremote to control another device. If you wish tochange the length of time that the remote operatesanother device, or to have the remote remain activefor control of the other device (such as a DVD playeror set-top box) until you manually return control to theAVR by pressing the AVR Selector 4, follow theinstructions on page 52.

4 AVR Selector: Pressing this button will switch theremote so that it will operate the AVR 435’s functions. Ifthe AVR 435 is in the Standby mode, it will also turn theAVR 435 on.

5 Test Button: Press this button to begin thesequence used to manually calibrate the AVR 435’soutput levels. (See page 29 for more information oncalibrating the AVR 435.)

g DSP Surround Mode Selector: Press this button to select one of the DSP surround modes, suchas VMAx, Hall 1, Hall 2 or Theater. Each press of the button selects another mode. (See page 34 for moreinformation on surround modes.)

7 Logic 7 Mode Select Button: Press this buttonto select from among the available Logic 7 surroundmodes. (See page 34 for the available Logic 7options.)

8 Direct Button: Press this button when the tuneris in use to start the sequence for direct entry of a station’s frequency. After pressing the button, simplypress the proper Numeric Keys A to select a station. (See page 37 for more information on the tuner.)

9 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.

A Numeric Keys: These buttons serve as a 10-button numeric keypad to enter tuner preset positions.They are also used to select channel numbers whenTV, Cable or SAT has been selected on the remote, orto select track numbers on a CD, DVD or LD player,depending on how the remote has been programmed.These buttons are also used to enter letters and num-bers when renaming devices in the LCD InformationDisplay. (See page 50 for more information on renam-ing devices and keys.)

B Tuning Mode Button: Press this button tochange the tuner mode between manual and automatic. When the button is pressed so thatAUTO/STEREO appears in the UpperDisplay Line # and in the on-screen display, onlystations with acceptable signal quality will be tuned,and the tuner will play FM stations in stereo, whenavailable. In the AUTO mode, when the TuningUp/Down Buttons 4X≠ are pressed, the unitwill automatically search for the next available stationwith good signal strength. When this button is pressedso that MANUAL/MONO appears in the UpperDisplay Line # and in the on-screen display, eachpress of the Tuning Up/Down Buttons 4X≠will move the frequency up or down in single-stepincrements. When the FM band is in use, pressing thebutton so that the MANUAL mode is activated willenable you to tune stations with weak signals bychanging to monaural reception. (See page 37 formore information on tuner operation.)

m Dim Button: Press this button to activate theDimmer function, which reduces the brightness of thefront-panel display, or turns it off entirely. Press thebutton once to change the display to reduce thebrightness by 50%, and press it again within 5 sec-onds and the main display will go completely dark.Note that this setting is temporary; regardless of anychanges, the display will always return to full bright-ness when the AVR is turned on. The blue illuminationaround the Standby/On Switch 1 will alwaysremain at full brightness regardless of the setting toremind you that the AVR is still turned on. The blueaccent lighting inside the volume control will alsoremain at full brightness when the panel is at 50%,but go out when the panel lights are fully dimmed.

n Channel Select Button: This button is used tostart the process of setting the AVR 435’s output levels toan external source. Once this button is pressed, press the⁄/¤ on the Navigation Button o to select thechannel being adjusted, then press the Set Button q,followed by the ⁄/¤ on the Navigation Button oagain, to change the level setting. (See page 38 for moreinformation.)

o Navigation Button: This single disc-like button isused to navigate through the on-screen configurationmenus, to scroll through the options list and to selectchoices for the various settings such as delay, speakers,surround modes, digital inputs, etc. To use the button,simply press it left, right, up or down in the directionindicated by the ⁄ /¤/‹ /› icons printed on thebutton disc. Depending on the menu being used,pressing the button will either change a specific menuor configuration choice, or it will change the optionshown in the on-screen or front-panel display. Thesections in this manual describing the unit’s individualfeatures and configuration options contain specificinformation on how the navigation controls are used.

p Digital Select Button: Press this button to assignone of the digital inputs KL to a source.(See page 33 for more information on using digitalinputs.)

q Set Button: This button is used to enter settingsinto the AVR 435’s memory. It is also used in thesetup procedures for delay time, speaker configurationand channel output level adjustment.

H Volume Up/Down Buttons: These controlsshare the common disc in the lower third of theremote. To raise the volume, press the button marked⁄ by pressing towards the top of the remote. To lowerthe volume, press the button marked ¤ by pressingtowards the bottom of the remote. The ‹/› buttonson the left and right sides of this disc change channelsup or down when the TV, cable box or satellite InputSelectors 3 have been pressed.

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s Transport Fast-Play/Scan Buttons: These but-tons have no direct function on the AVR 435, but theyare used when the remote is programmed for a com-patible DVD, CD or tape player. Pressing these buttonswill transmit a fast-play forward, fast-play reverse, or fast-forward or -reverse scan command, according to thecapabilities of the player being controlled. In the factorydefault setting, these buttons are preprogrammed withthe remote codes for Harman Kardon DVD players sothat you may control a compatible player without hav-ing to switch devices.

J Main Transport Controls: These buttons haveno direct function on the AVR 435, but they are usedwhen the remote is programmed for a compatibleDVD, CD or tape player. Pressing these buttons will transmit a stop (Í), record (Î), or pause (±) command, according to the capabilities of the player being controlled. In the factory default setting, these buttons are programmed with the remote codes for Harman Kardon DVD players so that you may controla compatible player without having to switch devices.

K Track Skip Up/Down Buttons: These buttonsdo not have a direct function with the AVR 435, butwhen used with a compatibly programmed CD or DVDchanger will change the track or chapter currently beingplayed. In the factory default setting, these buttons areprogrammed with the remote codes for Harman KardonDVD players so that you may control a compatible playerwithout having to switch devices.

L Preset Up/Down Button: When the tuner is inuse, press this button to scroll through the stations programmed into the AVR 435’s memory.

w VDI Button: This button does not have any func-tion for the AVR, but is provided for your use in pro-gramming the codes that are used to scroll up ordown through the available inputs on your video dis-play. This allows you to switch video inputs that aredirectly connected to your video display. Alternatively,you may program any compatible remote code intothe “up” and “down” portions of this button. For infor-mation on “learning” remote codes into a button on the AVR remote, follow the instructions shown on page 44.

N Disc Skip Button: This button has no directfunction for the AVR 435 but may be used to changethe disc in a CD or DVD changer when the remote isprogrammed for that type of device.

O Program Button: This button is used to beginthe process of programming the remote. Press and holdthis button for 3 seconds to place the remote in theprogramming mode. Once the red LED under the SetButton q lights, release the button. You may thenselect from the desired option. (See pages 43–53 formore information on configuring the remote.)

P Light Button: Press this button to activate theremote’s backlight for ease of use in darkened rooms.

QMultiroom Button: Press this button to begin the process of activating the multiroom system or tochange the input or volume level for the second zone.(See page 41 for more information on the multiroomsystem.)

R Macro Buttons: Press these buttons to store orrecall a “Macro”, which is a preprogrammed sequenceof commands stored in the remote. (See page 46 formore information on macros.)

S OSD Button: Press this button to activate or turnoff the On-Screen Display (OSD) system used to set upor adjust the AVR 435’s parameters.

T Night Mode Button: Press this button to acti-vate the Night mode. This mode is available in speciallyencoded Dolby Digital sources, and it preserves dialogue (center channel) intelligibility at low volumelevels.

U Tone Control Button: This button controls thetone mode settings, enabling adjustment of the bassand treble boost/cut. You may also use it to take thetone controls out of the signal path completely for“flat” response. The first press of the button displays aTONE IN message in the Lower Display Line$ and in the on-screen display. To take the controlsout of the signal path, press either of the ⁄/¤Navigation Buttons o until the display readsTONE OUT. To change the bass or treble set-tings, press the button again until the desired optionappears in the Lower Display Line $ and in theon-screen display and then press either of the ⁄/¤Navigation Buttons o to enter the desired boostor cut setting. See page 32 for more information onthe tone controls.

V Sleep Button: Press this button to place the unitin the Sleep mode. After the time shown in the display,the AVR 435 will automatically go into the Standbymode. Each press of the button changes the time untilturn-off in the following order:

When the Sleep timer is in use, the front-panel displayindicators will dim to half brightness.

W AM/FM Button: Press this button to select theAVR 435’s tuner as the listening choice. Pressing thisbutton when the tuner is already in use will selectbetween the AM and FM bands.

X Tuning Up/Down Button: Press this buttonwhen the tuner is in use to change the station to onewith a higher or lower frequency. When the tuner is inthe MANUAL/MONO mode, each tap of theSelector will increase or decrease the frequency byone increment. When the tuner receives a strong-enough signal for adequate reception, MANUALTUNED will appear in the Lower Display Line$ and in the on-screen display. When the tuner is inthe AUTO/STEREO mode, press the buttononce, 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 DisplayLine $ and the on-screen display will indicateAUTO TUNED. When an FM Stereo station istuned, the display will read AUTO ST TUNED.See page 37 for more information on using the tuner.

Y Channel Up/Down Selector: This button has nofunction when the AVR is being controlled, but whenprogrammed for use with a VCR, TV, cable box, satel-lite receiver or other similar product, it will change thechannel up or down. See pages 43 – 53 for moreinformation on programming the remote.

Z Transport Play Buttons: These buttons have no direct function on the AVR 435, but they are usedwhen the remote is programmed for a compatibleDVD, CD or tape player. Pressing these buttons willtransmit a forward- or reverse-play command,according to the capabilities of the player being controlled. In the factory default setting, these buttonsare programmed for Harman Kardon DVD players sothat you may control a compatible player without having to switch devices.

a Delay Select Button: This button selects adjustments to the A/V Sync Delay and the individualchannel displays. The first press of the button displaysan A/V SYNC DELAY message in the LowerDisplay Line $ and in the on-screen display, whichmeans that you may change the amount of time thatall channels are delayed together behind the video.This enables you to compensate for the loss of lipsync that may be caused by digital video processing in your display or by television stations. To change the A/V Sync Delay, press the Set Button q whilethe A/V SYNC DELAY message is visible and then use the ⁄/¤ Navigation Button oto 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 o until the desired channelname is shown, and then press the Set Button q.Use the ⁄/¤ Navigation Buttons o to changethe delay amount. (See page 28 for more informationon delay options.)

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b Speaker Select Button: Press this button to begin the process of configuring the AVR 435’sbass management system. Then press the ⁄/¤

Navigation Button o to select the channel youwish to set up. Press the Set Button q and then select another channel to configure. When alladjustments have been completed, press the SetButton q twice to exit the settings and return tonormal operation. (See page 26 for more informationon speaker setup.)

c Memory Button: Press this button to enter aradio station to the AVR 435’s preset memory. First,tune the desired station, and then press this button.Within 5 seconds of when you see the station’s frequency flash in the Upper Display Line # and in the on-screen display, press the numeric keys for the preset number between 01 and 30 that youwish to assign to the station. (See page 37 for moreinformation.)

d Stereo Mode Select Button: Press this buttonto select a stereo listening mode. When the button ispressed so that SURROUND OFF appears inthe Lower Display Line $, the AVR will operate in a bypass mode with true, fully analog, two-channelleft/right stereo mode with no surround processing orbass management, as opposed to other modes wheredigital processing is used. When the button is pressedso that SURROUND OFF appears in the LowerDisplay Line $, and the DSP and Surround OffSurround Mode Indicators % are lit, you will enjoya two-channel presentation of the sound, along withthe benefits of bass management. Depending onwhether your system is configured for 5.1 or 6.1/7.1channels, the next press of the button will cause either5 CH STEREO or 7 CH STEREO toappear, and the stereo signal will be routed to all five(or seven) speakers. (See page 34 for more informa-tion on stereo playback modes.)

e DTS Neo:6 Mode Select Button: Press thisbutton to select a DTS Neo:6 mode. (See page 34 for the available DTS Neo:6 options.)

f DTS Digital Mode Select Button: When aDTS-encoded digital source is playing, each press ofthis button will scroll through the available DTS modes.The specific choice of modes will vary according to the type of encoding on the disc and your system’sspeaker configuration. When a DTS source is not inuse, this button has no function. (See page 34 for theavailable DTS digital options.)

g Dolby Mode Select Button: This button is usedto select from the available Dolby Surround modes.Each press of this button will select one of the DolbyPro Logic II, Pro Logic IIx or Dolby Virtual Speakermodes, as available for the number of speakers in yoursystem. When a Dolby Digital-encoded source is inuse, the Dolby Digital mode may also be selected.(See page 34 for the available Dolby surround mode options.)

h 6-Channel/8-Channel Input Select: Press thisbutton to select the device connected to the 6- or 8-Channel Direct Inputs . (See page 32 for moreinformation.)

i Mute Button: Press this button to momentarilysilence the AVR 435 or TV set being controlled,depending on which device has been selected.

j Lens: The infrared emitters behind the plasticlens at the top of the remote communicate the remotecodes to the AVR 435. Be certain that the lens is notcovered when using the remote, and point the lenstoward the AVR for best results. In learning mode, theremote receives IR codes to be learned through asensor behind the lens.

NOTE: DO NOT remove the rubber plug that covers thejack on the upper right side of the remote. The jack isnot active and is reserved for future use.

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å Power Off Button: When used in the roomwhere the AVR 435 is located, press this button to place the unit in Standby. When it is used in aremote room with a sensor that is connected to theMultiroom IR Input Jack f, this button turns theMultiroom system on and off.

∫ AVR Selector Button: Press this button to turnon the AVR 435. The input in use when the unit waslast on will be selected.

ç AM/FM Tuner Selector: Press this button toselect the Tuner as the input to the Multiroom system.Press it again to change between the AM and FMbands.

∂ Input Selectors: When the AVR 435 is off,press one of these buttons to select a specific inputand turn the unit on. When the unit is already in use,pressing one of these buttons will change the input.

≠ Tuning Up/Down – Fast Play Buttons: Whenthe Zone II remote is used in the same room as theAVR 435, these buttons may be used to change thefrequency of the tuner. These buttons may also controlthe Fast Play or Fast Reverse functions of compatibleHarman Kardon CD, DVD or cassette decks in thesame room, or from a remote room when an IR link is connected to the AVR 435.

ƒ Record/Pause Button: Press this button toactivate the Record or Pause function on compatibleHarman Kardon CD, DVD or cassette deck products.

© Preset Up/Down – Track Skip Buttons: Whenthe AVR 435’s tuner is selected as the input source,these buttons will move up or down through the list ofstations 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 tochange discs on compatible Harman Kardon CD orDVD changers or players.

Volume Up/Down Buttons: When the Zone IIremote is used in the room where the AVR 435 islocated, press this button to raise or lower the volumein that room. When it is used in a remote room with asensor that is connected to the Multiroom IR InputJack f, this button will raise or lower the volume inthe remote room.

∆ Play Forward/Reverse/Stop Buttons: Pressthese buttons to control compatible Harman KardonCD, DVD or cassette players.

˚ Mute Button: When the Zone II remote is usedin the room where the AVR 435 is located, press thisbutton to temporarily silence the unit. When it is usedin a remote room with a sensor that is connected to the Multiroom IR Input Jack f, this button will temporarily silence the feed to the remote room only. Press the button again to return to the previous volume level.

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room with an optional infrared sensor or A-BUS product that is connected to the AVR 435’s Multiroom IR InputJack f. When it is used in the same room as the AVR 435, it will control the functions of the AVR 435 or anycompatible Harman Kardon products in that room. When it is used in a separate room via a sensor connected tothe Multiroom IR Input Jack f, the buttons for Power, Input Source, Volume and Mute will control the source and volume for the second zone, as connected to the Multiroom Audio Output Jacks . (See page 41 forcomplete information on using the Multiroom system.)

• To make it easier to follow the instructions that refer to the controls and connectors in this illustration, a largercopy may be downloaded from the Product Support section for this product at www.harmankardon.com.

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System Installation

After unpacking the unit, locating it in a place with ade-quate ventilation and placing it on a solid surface capableof supporting its weight, you will need to make the con-nections to your audio and video equipment.

IMPORTANT NOTE: For your personal safety and toavoid possible damage to your equipment and speakers,it is always good practice to turn off and unplug the AVRand ALL source equipment from the AC output beforemaking any audio or video system connections.

Audio Equipment ConnectionsWe recommend that you use high-quality interconnectcables when making connections to source equipmentand recorders to preserve the integrity of the signals.

1. Connect the analog output of a CD player to theCD Audio Inputs .

NOTE: If your CD player has both fixed and variableaudio outputs, it is best to use the fixed output unlessyou find that the input to the receiver is so low that thesound is noisy, or so high that it is distorted.

2. Connect the analog Play/Out jacks of a cassettedeck, MD, CD-R or other audio recorder to the Tape Inputs . Connect the analog Record/Injacks on the recorder to the Tape Outputson the AVR 435.

3. Connect the output of any digital sources such asa CD or DVD changer or player, advanced videogame, a digital satellite receiver, HDTV tuner ordigital cable set-top box or the output of a com-patible computer sound card to the Optical andCoaxial Digital Audio Inputs KL.

4. Connect the coaxial or optical Digital Audio Outputsik on the rear panel of the AVR 435 to the match-ing digital input connections on a CD-R or MiniDiscrecorder.

5. Assemble the AM loop antenna supplied with the unitso that the tabs at the bottom of the antenna loopsnap into the holes in the base. Connect it to the AMand GND Screw Terminals ¡ .

6. Connect the supplied FM antenna to the FM (75-Ohm) Connection ™. The FM antenna may bean external roof antenna, an inside powered orwire-lead antenna or a connection from a cable TV system. If the antenna or connection uses 300-ohm twin-lead cable, you must use an optional

300-ohm-to-75-ohm adaptor to make the connection.

7. Connect the front, center, surround and surroundback speaker outputs §¶ª‚ to the respec-tive speakers.

To ensure that all the audio signals are carried to yourspeakers without loss of clarity or resolution, we sug-gest that you use high-quality speaker cable. Manybrands of cable are available and the choice of cablemay be influenced by the distance between yourspeakers and the receiver, the type of speakers youuse, personal preferences and other factors. Your dealer or installer is a valuable resource to consult inselecting the proper cable.

Regardless of the brand of cable selected, 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 runsof less than 10 feet. We do not recommend that youuse cables with an AWG equivalent of 18 or higher,due to the power loss and degradation in performancethat will occur.

Cables that are run inside walls should have the appro-priate markings to indicate listing with UL, CSA or otherappropriate testing agency standards. Questions aboutrunning cables inside walls should be referred to yourinstaller or a licensed electrician who is familiar with the NEC and/or the applicable building codes in your area.

When connecting wires to the speakers, be certain to observe proper polarity. Note that the positive (+)terminal of each speaker connection has a specific colorcode, as noted on page 8. However, most speakersstill 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 toan industry convention of using black terminals fornegative and red ones for positive, some may varyfrom this configuration. To ensure proper phase andoptimal performance, consult the identification plate onyour speaker or the speaker’s manual to verify polarity.If you do not know the polarity of your speaker, askyour dealer for advice before proceeding, or consultthe speaker’s manufacturer.

We also recommend that the length of cable usedto connect speaker pairs be identical. For example,use the same length piece of cable to connect thefront-left and front-right or surround-left and sur-round-right speakers, even if the speakers are a different distance from the AVR 435.

8. Connections to a subwoofer are normally made viaa line-level audio connection from the SubwooferOutput ¢ to the line-level input of a subwooferwith a built-in amplifier. When a passive subwooferis 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 thespeaker 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, con-nect the outputs of that device to the 8-ChannelDirect Inputs .

Video Equipment ConnectionsVideo equipment is connected in the same manner as audio components. Again, the use of high-qualityinterconnect cables is recommended to preserve signal quality.

1. Connect a VCR’s or other video source’s audio andvideo Play/Out jacks to the Video 1/Video 2 Audioand Video Input Jacks fl° on the rearpanel. The Audio and Video Record/In jacks on theVCR should be connected to the Video 1/Video 2Audio and Video Output Jacks ‡· onthe AVR 435.

2. Connect the analog audio and video outputs of asatellite receiver, cable TV converter or television setor any other video source to the Video 3 Audioand Video Input Jacks a .

3. Connect the analog audio and video outputs of aDVD or laser disc player to the DVD Audio andVideo Inputs fi .

4. Connect the optical or coaxial digital audio outputsof a DVD player, satellite receiver, cable box, HDTVtuner or video game to any of the Optical orCoaxial Digital Inputs KL. The recom-mended connection for a DVD player is to use acoaxial digital link connected to the Coaxial DigitalAudio Input 1, but you may change the digital audio input assignment for any source using theINPUT SETUP menu, as described on page21 or the Digital Input Selector Fp on thefront panel or remote (see page 33).

NOTE: When connecting a device such as a digitalcable box or other set-top tuner product with a digitalaudio output, we recommend that you connect boththe digital and analog outputs of the product to yourAVR. The audio input polling feature of the AVR willthen be able to make certain that you have a constantaudio feed, since it will automatically switch the audioinput to the analog jacks if the digital feed is interruptedor not available for a particular channel.

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If your system requires direct connection of a videosource to your display, we suggest that you considerprogramming the VDI Buttons w so that you maychange the input used by your display from the AVR’sremote. For information on “learning” remote codesinto a button on the AVR remote, follow the instruc-tions shown on page 44.

5. Connect the Video Monitor Output Jacks › onthe receiver to the composite or S-video input ofyour television monitor or video projector.

6. If your DVD player has Y/Pr/Pb analog componentvideo outputs, connect them to the ComponentVideo 1 Inputs c. Although this set of inputs maybe assigned to any of the four video inputs on the AVR 435, the factory default is for this input to be assigned to the DVD Audio Inputs .Remember to make a digital audio connectionbetween the DVD player and the AVR, with theCoaxial Digital Input 1 being the factorydefault. For information on changing the inputassignments for either the component video jacks or the DVD player’s audio connection, seepage 21.

7. If you have other devices with Y/Pr/Pb or RGBcomponent video outputs, connect the sourcedevice to the Component Video 2 Inputs d.The audio connections may be to any of the VideoAudio Inputs M or the Optical orCoaxial Digital Inputs KL. When usingeither of the Component Video Inputs, make certainthat the audio and video inputs are properly config-ured in the INPUT SETUP menu, asdescribed on page 21.

8. If the component video inputs are used, connectthe Component Video Monitor Outputs b tothe component video inputs of your TV, projector or display device.

9. If you have a camcorder, video game or otheraudio/video device that is connected to the AVR ona temporary rather than permanent basis, connectthe audio, video and digital audio outputs of thatdevice to the Front-Panel Inputs KLM. Adevice connected here is selected as the Video 4input, and the digital inputs must be assigned to theVideo 4 input. (See page 21 for more informationon input configuration.)

System and Power Connections

The AVR 435 is designed for flexible use with multi-room systems, external control components andpower amplifiers.

Main Room Remote Control ExtensionIf the receiver is placed behind a solid or smokedglass cabinet door, the obstruction may prevent the

remote sensor from receiving commands. In thisevent, an optional remote sensor may be used.Connect the output of the remote sensor to theRemote IR Input Jack g.

If other components are also prevented from receivingremote commands, only one sensor is needed. Simplyuse this unit’s sensor or a remote eye by running aconnection from the Remote IR Output Jack h tothe Remote IR Input jack on Harman Kardon or othercompatible equipment.

Multiroom IR LinkThe remote room IR receiver should be connected tothe AVR 435 via standard coaxial cable. Plug the IR con-nection cable into the Multiroom IR Input Jack f onthe AVR 435’s rear panel.

If other Harman Kardon-compatible source equipmentis part of the main room installation, the Remote IROutput Jack h on the rear panel should be con-nected to the IR IN jack on source equipment. This willenable the remote room location to control sourceequipment functions.

When a remote IR sensor is used to control non-Harman Kardon source equipment, we recommendthat you make a direct connection or use an optional,external IR “blaster” connected to the Remote IRCarrier Output Jack i. If you are in doubt as towhich IR Output jack to use for the equipment in yoursystem, contact your dealer or installer, or the manu-facturer’s support site and ask whether the unit to becontrolled uses “full carrier” or “stripped” carrier IRcommands. When “full carrier commands” are used,make the connection to the Remote IR CarrierOutput Jack i. Otherwise, make the connection tothe Remote IR Output Jack h as noted above.

NOTE: All remotely controlled components must belinked together in a “daisy chain.” Connect the IR OUTjack of one unit to the IR IN of the next to establishthis chain.

Multiroom ConnectionsThe AVR 435 is equipped with multizone capabilitiesthat allow it to send a separate audio source to theremote zone from the one selected for use in themain room.

Depending on your system’s requirement, threeoptions are available for audio connection:

Option 1: Use high-quality, shielded audio intercon-nect cable from the AVR 435’s location to the remoteroom. In the remote room, connect the interconnectcable to a stereo power amplifier. The amplifier will beconnected to the room’s speakers. At the AVR 435,plug the audio interconnect cables into the MultiroomAudio Outputs j on the AVR 435’s rear panel.

Option 2: Connect the Multiroom Audio Outputsj on the AVR 435 to the inputs of an optional stereopower amplifier. Run high-quality speaker wire fromthe amplifier to the speakers in the remote room.

Option 3: Taking advantage of the AVR 435’s built-inseven-channel amplifier, it is possible to use two of theamplifier channels to power speakers in the remoteroom. When using this option, you will not be able touse the full 7.1-channel capabilities of the AVR 435 inthe main listening room, but you will be able to addanother listening room without external power ampli-fiers. To use the internal amplifiers to power a remotezone, connect the speakers for the remote room loca-tion to the Surround Back/Multiroom SpeakerOutputs ‚. Before using the remote room, you will need to configure the amplifiers for surround oper-ation by changing a setting in the MULTIROOMmenu, following the instructions shown on page 41.

NOTE: For all options, you may connect an optional IR sensor in the remote room to the AVR 435 via anappropriate cable. Connect the sensor’s cable to theMultiroom IR Input f on the AVR 435 and use the Zone II remote to control the room volume. Alter-natively, you may install an optional volume controlbetween the output of the amplifiers and the speakers.

A-BUS® Installation ConnectionsThe AVR 435 is among the few receivers availablethat offer built-in A-BUS Ready operation. When usedwith an optional A-BUS product, you have all the ben-efits of remote zone operation without the need for anexternal power amplifier.

To use the AVR 435 with an approved A-BUS prod-uct, simply connect it to the AVR 435 using standardCategory 5 wiring that is properly rated for the specificin-wall installation. Terminate the wiring at the receiverend to a standard RJ-45 connector in compliancewith the instructions furnished with the A-BUS product.

You may connect a single A-BUS module to theAVR 435 with no further equipment needed. If youwish to connect more than one A-BUS module, an optional, external A-BUS hub may be used to provide that capability. Contact your dealer orwww.harmankardon.com for more information onother A-BUS products available from Harman Kardon.

No further installation or adjustment is needed, as theA-BUS jack on the AVR 435 routes the signals to theirproper destination for power, signal source and control.The output fed to the A-BUS jack is determined by theAVR 435’s multiroom system and menus.

RS-232 ConnectionsThe AVR 435 is equipped with an RS-232 SerialConnection Port e that may be used for two pur-poses. When the port is connected to a compatible,

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optional, external computer, keypad or control system,the AVR 435 is capable of bi-directional communica-tions that enable the external system to control theAVR, and for the AVR to report status and handshakedata back to the controller. Use of the RS-232 port forthis type of control requires specific technical knowl-edge, and we recommend that any connection and programming for control be made by a trained installeror technician familiar with the equipment being used.

The RS-232 port may also be used as an accesspoint through which the AVR 435’s operating systemand surround mode memories may be updated viaconnection to a compatible computer. At the time that any upgrade is available, instructions for makingthe connection and installing the upgrade will be available through the Product Support area of theHarman Kardon Web site at harmankardon.com.

The physical connection to the AVR 435’s RS-232port is a standard D-SUB 9 connection, but to ensurecompatible and proper operation, specific softwarecommands and pin wiring schemes may be required.

AC Power ConnectionsThis unit is equipped with two accessory AC outlets.They may be used to power accessory devices, butthey should not be used with high-current draw equip-ment such as power amplifiers. The total power drawto each outlet may not exceed 100 watts.

The Switched AC Accessory Outlet ⁄ is poweredonly when the unit is on. This is recommended fordevices that have a mechanical power switch that maybe left in the “ON” position.

NOTE: Many audio and video products go into aStandby mode when they are used with switched out-lets. This type of product may not operate properlywhen used with the switched outlet.

The Unswitched AC Accessory Outlet ¤ is powered as long as the AVR is plugged into a powered AC outlet.

The AVR 435 features a removable power cord that allows wires to be run in advance to a complexinstallation so that the unit itself need not be installeduntil it is ready for connection. When all needed connections have been made, connect the AC Power cord to the AC Power Cord Jack ‹.

The AVR 435 draws significantly more current thanother household devices, such as computers, that useremovable power cords. For that reason, it is importantthat only the cord supplied with the unit (or a directreplacement of identical capacity) be used.

Once the power cord is connected, you are almostready to enjoy the AVR 435’s incredible power and fidelity!

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When all audio, video and system connections havebeen made, there are a few configuration adjustmentsthat must be made. A few minutes spent to correctlyconfigure and calibrate the unit will greatly add to yourlistening experience.

Speaker Selection and PlacementThe placement of speakers in a multichannel hometheater system can have a noticeable impact on thequality of sound reproduced.

No matter which type or brand of speakers is used,the same model or brand of speaker should be usedfor the left front, center and right front speakers. Thiscreates a seamless front soundstage and eliminatesthe possibility of distracting sonic disturbances thatoccur when a sound moves across mismatched frontchannel speakers.

Speaker PlacementDepending on the type of center channel speaker inuse and your viewing device, place the center speakereither directly above or below your TV, or in the centerbehind a perforated front-projection screen.

Once the center channel speaker is installed, positionthe front left and front right speakers so that they areas far away from one another as the center channelspeaker is from the preferred listening position. Ideally,the front channel speakers should be placed so thattheir tweeters are no more than 24" above or belowthe tweeter in the center channel speaker.

Depending on the specifics of your room acousticsand the type of speakers in use, you may find thatimaging is improved by moving the left front and rightfront speakers slightly forward of the center channelspeaker. If possible, adjust all front loudspeakers so that they are aimed at ear height when you areseated in the listening position.

Using these guidelines, you’ll find that it takes someexperimentation to find the correct location for the frontspeakers in your particular installation. Don’t be afraid tomove things around until the system sounds correct.Optimize your speakers so that audio transitions acrossthe front of the room sound smooth, and that soundsfrom all speakers appear to arrive at the listening posi-tion at the same time (without delay from the centerspeaker compared to the left and right speakers).

When the AVR 435 is used in 5.1-channel operation,the preferred location for surround speakers is on theside walls of the room, at or slightly behind the listen-ing position. In a 7.1-channel system, both side sur-round and back surround speakers are required. Thecenter of the speaker should face into the room. The

A) Front-channel speaker installation with direct-view TVsets or rear-screen projectors.

B) Rear speaker mounting is an alternate location for5.1 systems. It is required for 7.1 operation.

speakers should be located so that the bottom of thecabinet is at least 2 feet higher than the listeners’ earswhen 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 beused in 5.1-channel systems as an alternative mount-ing position when it is not practical to place the mainsurround speakers on the sides of the room. Speakersmay be placed on a rear wall, behind the listening

position. As with the side speakers, rear surroundsshould be located so that the bottom of the cabinet is at least 2 feet higher than the listeners’ ears. Thespeakers should be no more than 6 feet behind therear of the seating area.

If dipole-type speakers are used on either the side orrear walls of the room, please note that if there arearrows on the speakers they should face the front ofthe room for the side speakers, or towards the centerof the wall for the rear speakers.

Subwoofers produce nondirectional sound, so theymay be placed almost anywhere in a room. Actualplacement should be based on room size and shapeand the type of subwoofer used. One method of find-ing the optimal location for a subwoofer is to begin byplacing it in the front of the room, about 6 inchesfrom a wall, or near the front corner of the room.Another method is to temporarily place the subwooferat your normal listening position, and then walkaround the room until you find a spot where the sub-woofer sounds best. Place the subwoofer in that spot.You should also follow the instructions of the sub-woofer’s manufacturer, or you may wish to experi-ment with the best location for a subwoofer in yourlistening room.

System SetupOnce the speakers have been placed in the room andconnected, the remaining steps in the setup processare to assign input and output connections, make anytone adjustments, select a surround mode, programthe AVR 435’s bass management system for the typeof speakers used in your system, calibrate the outputlevels and set the delay times used by the surroundsound processor.

Although it is necessary to assign input/output settingsand surround mode choices manually, we recommendthat you take advantage of the power and precision ofEzSet/EQ to automatically select and enter the settingsfor all other audio parameters. This will not only saveyou time; it will ensure that your room is calibrated andequalized with an accuracy not possible when thesesettings are made manually.

You are now ready to power up the AVR 435 to beginthese final adjustments.

1. Make certain that the AC power cord is firmlyinserted into the AC Power Cord Jack ‹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.

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2. Press the Main Power Switch A locatedbehind the Front-Panel Control Door 9 inuntil it latches and the word “OFF” on the top ofthe switch disappears inside the front panel. Notethat the illumination around the Standby/OnSwitch 1 will turn amber, indicating that theunit is in the Standby mode.

3. Carefully remove the protective plastic film fromthe front-panel lens. If left in place, the film willprevent proper operation of the remote control.

4. Install four of the supplied AAA batteries in theremote as shown. Be certain to follow the (+)and (–) polarity indicators that are in the batterycompartment.

5. Turn the AVR 435 on either by pressing theStandby/On Switch 1 on the front panel, orvia the remote by pressing the Power On Buttonb, the AVR Selector e∫ or any of theInput Selectors 3Xhç∂ on theremote. The lighting around the Standby/OnSwitch 1 will turn blue to confirm that the unit is on.

Using the On-Screen DisplayWhen making the following adjustments, you may findit easier to use the AVR 435’s on-screen display sys-tem. These easy-to-read displays give you a clear pic-ture of the current status of the unit and make it easyto see which speaker, delay, input or digital selectionyou are making.

To view the on-screen menus, make certain you havemade a connection from the Video Monitor OutJack › on the rear panel to the composite or S-video input of your TV or projector. In order to view theAVR 435’s displays, the correct video source must beselected on the video display. The on-screen menusare not available when a component video display is in use.

IMPORTANT NOTE: When viewing the on-screenmenus using a CRT-based projector, plasma display ordirect-view CRT monitor or television, it is important thatthey not be left on for an extended period of time. Theconstant display of a static image such as these menusmay cause the image to be permanently “burned into”the projection tubes, plasma screen or CRT. This type ofdamage is not covered by the AVR 435 warranty andmay not be covered by the projector/TV set’s warranty.

The AVR 435 has two on-screen display modes,“Semi-OSD” and “Full-OSD.” When making configura-tion adjustments, it is recommended that the full-OSDmode be used. This will place an easily viewed list ofthe available options on the screen.

Making Configuration AdjustmentsThe full-OSD system is available by pressing the OSD Button U. When this button is pressed, theMASTER MENU (Figure 1) will appear, andadjustments are made from the individual menus.

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The semi-OSD system is also available, allowing youto make adjustments directly, by pressing the appro-priate buttons on the front panel or remote control forthe specific parameter to be adjusted. For example, tochange the digital input for any of the sources, pressthe Digital Select Button p and then press the⁄/¤ Navigation Button o to scroll through thelist of options as they appear in the on-screen displayor in the Lower Display Line $.

To use the full-OSD menu system, press the OSDButton U. When the menu is on the screen, pressthe ⁄/¤ Navigation Button o until the on-screenÔ cursor is next to the item you wish to adjust, andthen press the Set Button q to adjust that item.The menus will remain on the screen for 20 seconds,and then they will “time-out” and disappear from thescreen. The time-out may be increased to as much as 50 seconds by going to the ADVANCEDSELECT menu, and changing the item titledFULL OSD TIME OUT.

When the full-OSD system is in use, the menu selec-tions are not shown in the Upper or Lower DisplayLines #$. When the full-OSD menu system isused, OSD ON will appear in the Upper DisplayLine # to remind you that a video display must beused. When the semi-OSD system is used in conjunc-tion with the discrete configuration buttons, the on-screen display will show a single line of text with thecurrent menu selection. That selection will also beshown in the Upper or Lower Display Lines #$,depending on which parameter is being adjusted.

Setting the System Configuration MemoryThe AVR 435 features an advanced memory systemthat enables you to establish different configurationsfor the speaker “size,” component video assignment,digital input, surround mode and crossover frequencyfor each input source. This flexibility enables you tocustomize the way in which you listen to each sourceand have the AVR 435 memorize those settings. Thismeans, for example, that you may set different speakerconfigurations with the resultant changes to the bassmanagement system. Once these settings are made,they will automatically be recalled whenever you selectthat input.

The factory default settings for the AVR 435 have allinputs except for DVD and Video 3 configured for ananalog audio input, the Coaxial Digital Audio Input 1

for DVD and the Optical Digital Input 1is the default for Video 3. The default speaker settingsare “Small” at all positions, with the Subwoofer on.The default setting for the surround modes is Logic 7Music for analog sources. Dolby Digital or DTS willautomatically be selected as appropriate when a digitalsource is in use.

Before using the unit, you may want to change thesettings for some inputs so that they are properly configured to reflect the use of digital or analog inputs,the type of speakers installed and the surround modespecifics of your home theater system. Rememberthat since the AVR 435 memorizes the settings foreach input individually, you will need to make theseadjustments for each input used. However, once theyare made, further adjustment is required only whensystem components are changed.

To make this process as quick and easy as possible,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 firstinput, 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 theMASTER MENU, as some settings require aspecific entry in a prior menu item.

Input SetupThe 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 anonvolatile memory. This means that once made, theselection of an input will automatically recall those set-tings. For that reason, the procedures described belowmust be repeated for each input source so that youhave the opportunity to customize each source to yourspecific listening requirements. However, once made,they need not be changed again unless you need to

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alter a setting. The configuration settings for speaker“size” and crossover points are set once and applied to all inputs.

When using the full-OSD system to make the setupadjustments, press the OSD Button once sothat the MASTER MENU (Figure 1) appears. TheÔ cursor will be next to the INPUT SETUPline. Press the Set Button q and the INPUTSETUP menu (Figure 2) will appear on the screen.Press the ‹/› Navigation Button o until thedesired input name appears in the highlighted video,as well as being indicated in the front-panel InputIndicators !. When you are scrolling through thelist of available inputs, you will hear a slight click fromtime to time. This is normal, as it is caused by therelay that is used to switch between the twoComponent Video inputs.

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When one of the four Video inputs is selected as thesource, you have the option of renaming the input as itappears in the on-screen and front panel messages.This is helpful if you have more than one VCR, if youwish to associate a specific product brand name withthe input, or to simply enter any name that will helpyou to remember which source is being selected.

To change the input name, press the ⁄/¤Navigation Button o on the remote so that the Ôcursor is pointing to TITLE. Next, press and holdthe Set Button q for a few seconds until a flashingbox appears to the right of the colon. Immediatelyrelease the Set Button q, as you are now ready to enter the device name.

Press the ⁄/¤ Navigation Button o and notethat a complete set of alphanumeric characters willappear with the start of the alphabet in capital lettersfollowed by the lowercase letters and then numbersand symbols. When you press the ¤ NavigationButton o, a series of symbols and numbers willappear, followed by a reverse list of the alphabet inlowercase letters. Press the button either way until thefirst letter of the desired name appears. If you wish toenter a blank space as the first character, press the ›Navigation Button o.

When the desired character appears, press the ›Navigation Button o and repeat the process for

the next letter, and continue until the desired name isentered, up to a maximum of 14 characters. Press the Set Button q to enter the input name into thesystem memory and to proceed with the configurationprocess.

If your system includes any sources that are equippedwith Y/Pr/Pb component video outputs, the AVR 435is able to switch them to send the proper signals toyour video display. Each of the two ComponentVideo Inputs cd may be assigned to any sourcefor added system flexibility. The default setting is forthe Component Video 1 Jacks c to be assigned to the DVD and 6/8-Channel Direct inputs, with theComponent Video 2 Jacks d assigned to all otherinputs. If your system does not include componentvideo at this time, or if you do not need to changethese defaults, press the ¤ Navigation Button oto go to the next setting.

To change the Component Video assignment, firstmake certain that the Ô cursor is pointing to theCOMPONENT IN line on the menu screen,and then press the ‹/› Navigation Button ountil you see the desired input in the highlighted video. The clicking noise that you will hear when thecomponent video inputs are switched is normal, due to the relay used to ensure proper isolation betweenthe two inputs.

When the desired component input has been selected,press the ¤ Navigation Button o to go to thenext setting.

If you wish to associate one of the digital inputs withthe selected input source or change the default digitalinput selection, press the ¤ Navigation Button oon the remote while the IN/OUT SETUPmenu (Figure 2) is on the screen, and the on-screencursor will drop down to the DIGITAL IN line.Press the ‹/› Navigation Button o until thename of the desired digital input appears. To return to the analog input, press the button until the wordANALOG appears.

When configuring the digital input for a source devicesuch as a digital cable box or other set-top tunerproduct with a digital audio output where you haveconnected both the digital and analog outputs of thesource to the AVR, select the appropriate digital inputon this menu. The digital source will become thedefault, and the AVR will always look there first to see whether a signal is present. However, if the digitaldata stream is interrupted for any reason, the AVR will automatically switch to the analog connection as abackup. This is particularly useful when configuring the connection for digital set-top boxes, where somechannels feature digital sound, but others do not.

To change the digital input at any time using the dis-crete function buttons and the semi-OSD system,press the Digital Select Button p on the remote.Within 5 seconds, make your input selection using the ⁄/¤ Navigation Button o until the desireddigital or analog input is shown in the Upper DisplayLine # and in the lower line of the on-screen display.

When all needed adjustments have been made, pressthe ¤ Navigation Button o until the Ô cursor isnext to BACK TO MASTER MENU to con-tinue with the system configuration.

Audio SetupThis menu allows you to configure the tone controlsand to turn the upsampling on or off. If you do notwish to change any of those settings at this time, pro-ceed to the next menu screen. However, to makeconfiguration changes to those parameters, make certain that the MASTER MENU is on screenwith the Ô cursor pointing to the AUDIO SETUPline, and press the Set Button q. The AUDIOSETUP menu (Figure 3) will appear.

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The first line controls whether or not the bass/trebletone controls are in the signal path. The normal defaultis for them to be in-line, but if you wish to removethem from the circuit for “flat” response, first makecertain that the Ô cursor is pointing to the TONEline on the menu and press the ‹/› NavigationButton o so that OUT is highlighted in reversevideo.

If you wish to leave the tone controls in the signalpath, the amount off boost or cut for bass and treblemay be adjusted by pressing the ⁄/¤ NavigationButton o so that the Ô cursor is next to bassortreble depending on which setting you wish to adjust.Next, press the ‹/› Navigation Button o untilthe desired setting is shown.

This menu also includes a setting to turn the unit’supsampling feature on or off. In normal use, this feature is turned off, which means that digital sourcesare processed at their native sample rate. For example, a 48kHz digital source will be processed at 48kHz. However, the AVR 435 allows you to

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upsample the incoming 48kHz signals to 96kHz for added resolution.

To take advantage of this feature, press the ⁄/¤Navigation Button o so that the Ô cursor is nextto the UPSAMPLING line and press the ‹/›Navigation Button o so that ON is highlighted inreverse video. Note that this feature is only availablefor the Dolby Pro Logic II-Music, Dolby Pro Logic II-Movie, Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby 3 Stereo modes.

When all desired changes have been made on thismenu, press the ⁄/¤ Navigation Button oso that the Ô cursor is next to the BACK TOMAIN MENU line; press the Set Button q.

Surround SetupThe next step is to set the surround mode you wish to use with the input that was previously selected inthe INPUT SETUP menu. Since surroundmodes are a matter of personal taste, feel free toselect any mode you wish – you may change it later.However, to make it easier to establish the initialparameters for the AVR 435, we suggest Logic 7(Cinema or Music) for most analog inputs. In the caseof inputs such as a CD Player, Tape Deck or Tuner, youmay wish to set the mode to Stereo (“Surround off”)as they are not typically used with multichannel pro-gram material, and it is unlikely that surround-encodedmaterial will be used. Alternatively, the Logic 7 Musicmode is a good choice for stereo-only source material.See page 34 for more information on available sur-round modes.

For digital program material, the AVR will always exam-ine the data stream and automatically select a DolbyDigital or DTS mode as applicable.

It is easiest to complete the surround setup using thefull-OSD on-screen menus. From the MASTERMENU (Figure 1), press the ⁄/¤ NavigationButton o until the Ô cursor is next to the SURROUND SELECT line. Press the SetButton q until the SURROUND SELECTmenu (Figure 4) is on the screen.

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Each of the option lines on this menu (Figure 4)selects the surround mode category, and within eachof those categories there will be a choice of the specific mode options.

The choice of modes will vary according to the speakerconfiguration in your system. When the SURRBACK line of the SPEAKER SETUP menu(Figure 6) is set to NONE the AVR 435 will be con-figured for 5.1-channel operation, and only the modesappropriate to a five-speaker system will appear. Whenthe SURR BACK line of the SPEAKERSETUP menu (Figure 6) is set to SMALL orLARGE, the AVR 435 will be configured for6.1/7.1-channel operation, and additional modessuch as Dolby Digital EX and DTS-ES will appear, asthey are only available when seven main speakers arepresent. In addition, some of the modes available inthe AVR 435 will not appear unless a digital source isselected and is playing the correct bitstream.

To select the mode that will be used as the initialdefault for an input, first press the ⁄/¤ NavigationButton o until the on-screen cursor is next to thedesired mode’s master category name, such asDOLBY SURROUND, DTS, DSP(SURR) or STEREO. Next, press the SetButton q to view the submenu. Press the ‹/›Navigation Button o to scroll through the avail-able choices, and then press the ¤ NavigationButton o so that the cursor is next to BACKTO MASTER MENU to continue the setupprocess.

The following few paragraphs detail the instructionsneeded for modes with multiple choices.

On the DOLBY SURROUND menu (Fig. 5),choices include Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II, DolbyPro Logic IIx, Movie and Music, Dolby Pro Logic andDolby Virtual Speaker Reference or Wide. For a complete description of the different Dolby Surroundmodes, see page 34. The Dolby Digital EX and DolbyPro 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”, asdescribed on page 28, or via EzSet/EQ. When a discis playing with a Dolby Digital soundtrack that containsa special “flag” signal in the data stream, the DolbyDigital EX mode will be selected automatically. It mayalso be selected using this menu or through the front-panel or remote controls, as shown on page 33. Acomplete explanation of these modes is found onpage 34.

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When the Ô cursor is pointing to the MODE line,press the ‹/› Navigation Buttons o to select thedesired Dolby surround mode, again remembering thatthe choice of available modes will vary with the type ofprogram material being played and the number ofspeakers in your system configuratioin.

When Dolby Pro Logic II Music or Dolby Pro Logic IIxMusic is selected as the listening mode, three specialsettings are available to tailor the sound field to yourlistening room environment and your individual tasteand preferences. (When other Dolby Surround modesare selected, dotted lines will indicate that these set-tings are not active.)

• Center Width: This setting adjusts the balance of thevocal information in the front soundstage betweenthe center and front left/right speakers. The lowersettings spread the center channel sound morebroadly into the left and right channels. A highernumber (up to “7”) produces a tighter center channel 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 frontof the room, or a deeper presentation that appearsto move the center of the sound field toward theback of the room. The setting of “O” is a neutraldefault, 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 anenveloping wraparound presentation that increasesthe perception of sound along the sides of the room.

To change these parameters, press the ¤/⁄Navigation Buttons o while the DOLBYSURROUND menu is on the screen until the Ôcursor is pointing to the line on the menu with theparameter you wish to change. Then, press the ‹/›Navigation Buttons o to alter the setting to your taste.

When the DOLBY DIGITAL mode is selected, the Night mode settings are available, asshown in Figure 6.

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The Night mode is a feature of Dolby Digital that usesspecial processing to preserve the dynamic range andfull intelligibility of a movie soundtrack while reducingthe peak level. This prevents abruptly loud transitionsfrom disturbing others, without reducing the sonicimpact of a digital source. The Night mode is onlyavailable when specially encoded Dolby Digital signalsare played.

To adjust the Night mode setting, make certain that theÔ cursor is on the NIGHT line of the DOLBYmenu. Next, press ‹/› Navigation Button o tochoose between the following settings, as they appearin the on-screen display:

OFF: When OFF is highlighted, the Night modewill not function.

MID: When MID is highlighted, a mild compres-sion will be applied.

MAX: When MAX is highlighted, a more severecompression 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.

The Night mode may also be adjusted directly anytime a Dolby Digital source is playing by pressing the Night Mode Button T. When the button ispressed, D-RANGE will appear in the lower thirdof the video screen and in the Lower Display Line$. Press the ⁄/¤ Navigation Button o within3 seconds to select the desired setting.

When all settings for the surround setup have beenmade, press the ⁄/¤ Navigation Button oso that the › cursor is next to BACK TOMASTER MENU, and press the Set Buttonq to return to the MASTER MENU.

On the DTS menu, the selection choices made withthe ‹/› Navigation Button o on the remote aredetermined by a combination of the type of programmaterial in use and whether the 5.1- or 6.1/7.1-channel configuration is in use.

When a DTS source is playing, the choice of modesfor 7.1 systems will vary according to the type of

program source (DTS 5.1, DTS-ES Matrix or DTS-ESDiscrete). Press the ‹/› Navigation Button o toscroll through the choices that are available for yoursystem and the program in use. The DTS Neo:6 Musicmode is available with analog and PCM digital stereosources and the DTS Neo:6 Cinema mode is availablewith analog matrix surround-encoded sources to deliveran enhanced 5.1-channel sound field.

When the 5.1 configuration is in use, the AVR willautomatically select the 5.1 version of DTS processingwhen a DTS data stream is selected. When the6.1/7.1 mode is selected, the DTS-ES Discrete modewill automatically be activated when a DTS source withthe ES Discrete “flag” is in use. When a non-ES DTSdisc is in use, you may select the DTS-ES Matrixmode through this menu to create a full eight-speakersurround mode. See page 34 for a complete explana-tion of the DTS modes.

On the LOGIC 7 menu, the selections made withthe ‹/› Navigation Button o on the remote aredetermined by whether the 5.1- or 6.1/7.1-channelconfiguration is in use. In either case, the selection of a Logic 7 mode enables Harman Kardon’s exclusiveLogic 7 processing to create fully enveloping, multi-channel surround from either two-channel Stereo- orMatrix-encoded programming such as VHS cassettes,laser discs or television broadcasts produced withDolby surround.

In the 5.1 configuration, you may select the Logic 7/5.1 Music or Cinema. They work best with two-chan-nel music, surround-encoded programs or standardtwo-channel programming of any type, respectively.See page 34 for a complete explanation of the Logic 7 modes.

On the DSP (SURR) menu, the selectionchoices made with the ‹/› Navigation Button oon the remote select from one of the DSP surroundmodes that are designed for use with two-channelstereo programs to create a variety of sound field pre-sentations. The choices available are Hall 1, Hall 2 orTheater. The Hall and Theater modes are available inboth five- and six-channel verisions, depending onyour system configuration. See page 34 for a com-plete explanation of the DSP surround modes.

On the STEREO menu, the selection choicesmade with the ‹/› Navigation Button o on theremote may either turn off all processing and bassmanagement for a traditional two-channel stereo presentation; select a stereo output with bass management; or select a 5 CH STEREO and 7 CH STEREO mode, depending on how manyspeakers are available. These two modes feed a two-channel presentation to all speakers. See page 34 fora complete explanation of the stereo modes.

To listen to an analog stereo source without any bass management, so that the left and right frontspeakers receive a full-range signal, straight throughfrom the input gain section to the volume control,press the ‹/› Navigation Button o so that SURROUND OFF appears in the highlightedvideo. To listen to two-channel analog sources whiletaking advantage of the AVR 435’s bass-management system, press the ‹/› Navigation Button o sothat SURROUND OFF+DSP appears in thehighlighted video.

After the selections are made on the Dolby, DTS,Logic 7, DSP (Surround) or Stereo menus, press the⁄/¤ Navigation Button o so that the cursormoves to the BACK TO MASTER MENUline and press the Set Button q.

Using EzSet/EQThe AVR 435 uses Harman Kardon’s EzSet/EQ tech-nology to automatically configure your system to deliverthe best possible performance based on your specificspeaker selection, where the speakers are placed inthe room and the acoustic influences in your listeningroom. By using a series of test signals and the pro-cessing power of the Texas Instruments DA 610 digitalsignal processor, EzSet/EQ eliminates the need formanual adjustment of speaker “size”, crossover, delayand output level settings while it adds the power of amulti-band parametric equalizer to smooth out the fre-quency settings for optimal sound reproduction.

In addition to making system setup quick and easy,EzSet/EQ is more precise than manual settings. WithEzSet/EQ you are able to calibrate your system in afraction of the time it would take to enter the settingsmanually, and with results that rival those achieved withexpensive test equipment and time consuming proce-dures. The end result is a system calibration profilethat enables your new receiver to deliver the best pos-sible sound no matter what type of speakers you haveor what the dimensions of your listening room are.

We recommend that you take advantage of the preci-sion of EzSet/EQ to calibrate your system, but ifdesired you may also make any of the configurationsettings manually, or trim the settings provided byEzSet/EQ by following the instructions on pages 26–31.

Before starting the EzSet/EQ process, make certainthat you have connected all speakers for your systemand that you have both the EzSet/EQ microphone andthe extender rod handy. If you have a standard cameratripod, attach the extender rod to the tripod, and thenscrew the microphone to the top of the rod. Place thetripod at your primary listening position, at least threefeet from the nearest speaker and adjust it so thatmicrophone is at least three feet above ear level. Ifyou do not have a tripod, simply screw the extender

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rod into the bottom of the EzSet/EQ microphone.

Next, plug the microphone into the EzSet/EQMicrophone Jack J located behind the FrontPanel Control Door 9. The microphone cable isapproximately 20 feet long, which should accommo-date most listening room situations. If required, youmay use an optional extension cable, available at mostelectronics stores, for use in larger rooms. However,we recommend that you make every effort to avoidusing extension cords for the microphone cable asthey may adversely affect the test results.

You are now ready to start the EzSet/EQ process byfollowing these steps:

Step 1. Navigate to the EZSET/EQ MODEmenu (Fig. 7) by first pressing the OSD Button Uon the remote. Press the ¤ Navigation Button ountil the Ô cursor is pointing to EZSET/EQ inthe MASTER MENU. Press the Set Button qto bring the menu to the screen.

Figure 7

Step 2. Select one of the two options shown basedon the way you wish to have the system settingsentered:

• In most cases, you will want to use the Automaticmode, which calibrates the system for speaker pres-ence, speaker “size”, speaker crossover, channeloutput level, speaker-to-listener delay time androom equalization. To choose this mode simplypress the Set Button q, as the cursor is alreadypointing to Automatic when the menu appears onthe screen.

• If you wish to enter the speaker crossover frequenciesyourself, but want to have the EzSet/EQ system testfor and calibrate all the other functions listed above,press the ¤ Navigation Button o to point thecursor at BACK TO MASTER MENU andthen press the Set Button q. At the MasterMenu, press the ¤ Navigation Button o againso that the cursor is pointing to MANUALSETUP and then press the Set Button q.Once the MANUAL SETUP menu (Fig. 16)appears, follow the instructions on page 28 to enteryour desired settings for the Crossover Frequencies,and then return to the EZSET/EQ MODEmenu. Press the ¤ Navigation Button o again

so that the cursor is pointing to MANUAL andthen press the Set Button q. When the interimmessage screen appears to remind you to set thecrossovers, make sure that the cursor is pointing toCONTINUE and press the Set Button qagain since you have already set the crossovers.

Step 3. The FAR FIELD MEASURE screen(Figure 8) will appear with instructions to place themicrophone, if you have not already done so. Thisscreen is also the place to set the master volumelevel. As noted on the screen, use the VolumeControl )r to adjust the volume level to –28dB, as shown on the line that appears at the bottom of the menu when the volume is adjusted.Press the Set Button q when the volume is set to the proper level.

Figure 8

Step 4. The final menu screen before the EzSet/EQprocess starts is a warning screen (Figure 9) thatserves as a reminder to keep the room as quiet aspossible while the system is in use. Extraneous noiseof any kind may adversely affect the accuracy of thesystem’s results. Do not talk while the test tones arecirculating, and if possible, turn off any ventilation sys-tems if the noise form the air flow is loud enough foryou to hear. Should an outside noise such as a phoneringing occur during the test process, we recommendthat you rerun EzSet/EQ. This screen is also yourreminder that the test tones used by EzSet/EQ aresomewhat loud. Anyone with sensitive hearing shouldleave the room or use hearing protection before mov-ing to the next step. If you do not wish to start the testprocess at this time, press the ⁄/¤ NavigationButton o to return to either the EzSet/EQ menu or the Master Menu, and press the Set Button q.To begin the EzSet/EQ Near Field measurements,press the ‹/› Navigation Button o so that ON is highlighted in reverse video, and press the Set Button q.

NOTE: Once the EzSet/EQ process starts, the volumecontrol and Standby/Off switches are temporarily dis-abled while the tests are in progress. Do not adjust thevolume or turn the unit off until you see the on-screenmessage change to indicate that EzSet/EQ is finished.

Figure 9

IMPORTANT NOTE: Anyone with hearing that is sen-sitive to loud noises should leave the room at thispoint, or use ear protection sufficient to reduce thenoise level at their ears. Inexpensive foam-style earplugs, available at most drug stores, may be used toreduce the sound level to a tolerable level for anyonewho has a problem with loud noise. If you are uncom-fortable with, or cannot tolerate loud sounds and donot use some sort of ear protection we strongly rec-ommend that you leave the room and ask someoneelse to be present while the EzSet/EQ process takesplace, or that you do not use EzSet/EQ and enter theconfiguration settings manually, as described on pages26 through 31.

Step 5. At this point you will begin to hear a series oftest tones circulate among all the speakers in yoursystem. While this is happening, the AVR 435 is read-ing the signal to determine which speaker positionsare active, what type of speaker is present at eachactive position, what the distance is from the listeningposition to each speaker, and to begin to build a pro-file of the impact of the room’s acoustics on the qualityof audio reproduction. When the test is completed youwill hear the tones stop, and the system will pause forslong as a minute while the processor makes its calcu-lations. Do not be alarmed if the “WARNING” messageremains on the screen after tones stop until a resultsmessage is displayed as shown in Step 6 or 7, below.

NOTE: While these tests detect whether a speaker isconnected to a particular output, they cannot deter-mine whether the speaker is in the correct position.(For example, it can tell whether a speaker is connectedto the Surround Right output, but it cannot tell whetherthe speaker is on the right or left side of your listeningroom.) For that reason, we strongly recommend thatyou try to listen as the tone circulates, matching thename shown for each channel to the location of thespeaker. If a tone is heard from a speaker position thatdoes not match the on-screen message, make a noteof the incorrect speaker connections. When the testprocess stops you will see a message indicating thethey Far Field measurements are complete, but sincethere is a connection error press the ¤ NavigationButton o so that the on-screen cursor in Fig. 7 ispointing to RETURN TO MASTER MENU

WARNING !!

During measurement

Please maintain silence

While several loud sound

bursts are heard.

START : OFF ON

BACK TO EZSET/EQ MENU

BACK TO MASTER MENU

→→

* FAR FIELD MEASURE *

Place microphone 3ft/1m

above ear level at

listening position, at

least 3 ft/1m away from

the closest speaker.

Set volume to -28dB

CONTINUE

BACK TO EZSET/EQ MODE

BACK TO MASTER MENU

VOLUME: -28dB

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and press the Set Button q. At this point, exit allmenus and turn the receiver off. Check all speakerwire connections and then rerun EzSet/EQ.

Step 6. When the Far Field tests are complete a mes-sage screen will appear to confirm if the procedurewas successful or not. In most cases there will not beany problems and you will see the message shown inFigure 10 on your screen. If the speaker positionsshown match the actual speaker layout in your sys-tem, press the Set Button q to complete EzSet/EQby performing the Near Field Measurements. Continuethe EzSet/EQ process by pressing the Set Buttonq to take the Near Field measurements from thefront left, center and right speakers. By taking thisseparate set of measurements, the AVR 435 is able tocomplete its view of the room’s sonic signature andapply equalization as needed to correct spikes anddips in the system’s response. Continue these instruc-tions with Step 8.

Figure 10

Step 7a. If the measurements are not successful dueto a missing or malfunctioning speaker, the FARFIELD EQ ERROR message will appear asshown in Figure 11. EzSet/EQ is programmed to lookfor speaker pairs at the front left/front right, surroundleft/surround right and surround back left/surroundback right positions. If the test results indicate that one,but not both of the speakers in any of these pairs ispresent, the menu will show NO next to the speakerposition where the tests did not report back that aspeaker is present. Should this message appear, makenote of the suspect speaker location, exit all menusand turn the receiver off. Check all speaker wire con-nections and then rerun EzSet/EQ.

Figure 11

Step 7b. In some cases, the system may not functionproperly due to overly high output levels. When thisoccurs, you will see the message shown in Figure 12.If you see this message verify that that the microphoneis in the correct position, and not too close to any one speaker. Then press the Set Button q to goback to the MASTER MENU. From there, returnto the EzSet/EQ system and when you are once againat the FAR FIELD MEASURE screen,reduce the system volume level by 3dB before tryingEzSet/EQ again.

Figure 12

Step 8. When the Far Field measurements are com-pleted, the system will ask you to take three NearField measurements, one at each front speaker posi-tion. These measurements enable EzSet/EQ to pro-duce the most accurate settings for both high and lowfrequency equalization. The Near Field measurementsare similar to the Far Field tests, except that the sys-tem will “listen” to only one speaker at a time, ratherthan sending the test signals to all speakers in rota-tion. At the NEAR FIELD EQ SELECTmenu (Figure 13), you will see an instruction to placethe microphone in a different position than the oneused for the initial Far Field measurements. This time,place the microphone close to the speaker to bemeasured, at a distance of about 3 feet. In addition,the top of the microphone should be pointed towardsthe speaker, rather than pointing up as was done forthe Far Field tests. For the first measurement, placethe microphone so that it is close to, and pointing towards, the front left speaker, and with the on-screen Ô cursor pointing to 1. FLSPEAKER, and press the Set Button q.

Figure 13

Step 9. You will now see a Warning message similar to the one shown in Figure 7 except that it willcontain an option to return to the NEAR FIELDEQ SELECT menu (Figure 13) as well as theability to return to the MASTER MENU. If youare ready to proceed with the test, make certain thatthe microphone is properly pointed toward the speakerselected for calibration, press the › NavigationButton o so that ON is highlighted and press theSet Button q.

Step 10. One short test signal will be sent to thespeaker position being calibrated and after a slightpause fro the system to calculate the test results,you will see either a “Near Field Complete” messageor a “Near Field Error” message. In most cases, the“Complete” message will appear, in which case youshould proceed to Step 11, if an “Error” messageappears, go to Step 12.

Step 11. If the test results were successful, the mes-sage shown in Figure 14 will appear. In order to prop-erly calibrate the system, you will need to run the NearField tests for all three front channel speakers (left,center and right). After running the test for the front left speaker, make certain that the cursor is pointingtowards BACK TO NEAR FIELD and pressthe Set Button q. When you are taken back to theNear Field Select menu (Figure 13) where you shouldrepeat Steps 8 through 11 until all three front speak-ers have been calibrated. When that is done theEzSet/EQ process is complete and you should pressthe ¤ Navigation Button o to return to theMaster Menu.

Figure 14

Step 12. If a “Near Field Error” message appears, asshown in Figure 15, you should check to make certainthat the microphone is about three feet from thespeaker being tested and that the top of the micro-phone unit is pointing towards the speaker. You mayalso have to raise or lower the master volume toachieve accurate readings. After checking these twoitems, as needed, make certain that the cursor ispointing to the BACK TO NEAR FIELDline and press the Set Button q. This will returnyou to the NEAR FIELD EQ SELECTmenu (Figure 13) where you should repeat Steps 8through 11, adjusting the mike placement and volume

* NEAR FIELD COMPLETE *

EZSET/EQ has success-

Fully performed

Near Field Eq for

the selected speaker.

BACK TO NEAR FIELD

BACK TO MASTER MENU

→→

* NEAR FIELD EQ SELECT *

Please select

1. FL Speaker

2. C Speaker

3. FR Speaker

BACK TO MASTER MENU

→→

* EZSET/EQ ERROR *

An overload detected.

Please verify mic

position.

Reduce the volume by

3 dB and repeat the

procedure.

→→ BACK TO MASTER MENU

* FAR FIELD EQ ERROR *

Detected speaker config

FL : YES SBR: YES

CEN : YES SBL: YES

FR : YES SL : YES

SR : NO SUB: YES

Verify spkr connections

Verify mic position

Reduce background noise

→→ BACK TO MASTER MENU

* FAR FIELD COMPLETE *

Detected speaker config

FL : YES SBR: YES

CEN : YES SBL: YES

FR : YES SL : YES

SR : YES SUB: YES

→→ DO NEAR FIELD

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level as needed until the NEAR FIELDCOMPLETE menu (Figure 14) appears after the test tone stops.

Figure 15

When both the Far Field and Near Field measurementshave been successfully completed your system isready for use. Thanks to EzSet/EQ, the settings forspeaker “size”, speaker crossover, channel output andindividual channel delay time have been automaticallyset and require no further adjustment. In addition,EzSet/EQ also performs a complete room equalizationthat tailors the system’s performance for the best pos-sible sound with your combination of speakers, speak-er placement and room acoustics. The next few pagesin this manual detail the procedure for manually enter-ing system data, but unless you want to view the set-ting information and make an adjustment, you are nowready to enjoy the finest in home theater and musicreproduction. Go to page 32 for complete informationon operating your AVR 435.

Manual SetupIn most cases it is simpler, easier and more accurateto let EzSet/EQ take care of entering the systemparameters for speaker “size”, speaker crossover,channel output and individual channel delay time.However, if you feel that your listening room or systemcomponents are best suited to manual entry of thesesettings, the AVR 435 also allows you to enter or trimany of these traditional system parameters. Even if youdo make the settings manually, we recommend thatyou run the EzSet/EQ tests first so that a baseline set-ting is established, and then make your adjustmentsfrom there. Note that once EzSet/EQ has been run youdo not need to adjust all system settings, only thosethat you want to adjust.

To view or change the current settings, press the OSD Button U on the remote to bring up theMASTER MENU (Figure 1). Next, press the ¤Navigation Button o as needed until the cursor ison the MANUAL SETUP line. Press the SetButton q to view the MANUAL SETUPmenu (Figure 16).

Figure 16

If you have already run the EzSet/EQ calibration sys-tem, the first line of the menu enables you to hear the difference between the settings established byEzSet/EQ. The default setting is ON, which plays theincoming source with the EzSet/EQ settings. To hearthe system in a Bypass mode, with none of the equal-ization filters in the circuit path, press the ‹/›Navigation Button o so that OFF is highlighted.Note that once changed, this setting will remain untilyou change it again in this menu. While you may wantto use this menu option to hear the difference thatEzSet/EQ makes, we recommend that you leave thesetting on to take advantage of the benefits ofEzSet/EQ’s advanced room correction technology.

The EZSET ADJUST line on the menuenables you to set the system’s Tilt, or high-frequencyboost. To make this adjustment, first make sure thatEZSET EQ line is set to ON, as this item is notavailable when EzSet EQ is not in the signal path.When the cursor is on the EZSET ADJUSTline, press the Set Button q, and then press the‹/› Navigation Button o to enter the desiredsetting. When you have completed your adjustment,press the › Navigation Button o to move thecursor down to the BACK TO MANUALSETUP line and press the Set Button q.

Note on Manual Setup Menus: Each of the fourmajor manual setup menus (Speaker Size, SpeakerCrossover, Delay Adjust and Channel Adjust) includes a line that reads EZSET SETTINGS. Whenthe default setting of OFF is shown you are able tomake any required adjustments that are available onthat menu. However, you may change the setting toON at any time to recall the settings established whenEzSet/EQ was last run. It is also important to note thatwhen the EzSet/EQ settings are in use, the AVR willnot allow any changes to be made. To trim the settingspress the ‹/› Navigation Button o until the cur-sor is on the EZSET SETTINGS line onthe menu in use and press the ‹/› NavigationButton o to change the setting to OFF. This willallow you to make changes to the settings on thatmenu.

Speaker Setup

Although using EzSet/EQ to enter the settings forspeaker “size” and crossover point, you may wish tomake changes to those settings, or to manually entera complete speaker profile for your system. In addi-tion, for systems where you with to have separatespeaker configuration settings for each input, ratherthan use the same settings for all inputs, you may alsoconfigure that option in these menus. Two separatemenus are used to enter this information, and youmay change the data on either or both, as needed.

The SPEAKER SIZE menu tells the AVRabout the bass reproduction capabilities of yourspeakers. This, in turn, determines which speakersreceive bass information that is derived from audiotracks or specifically intended for reproduction by low-frequency-capable speakers by the use of a low-frequency effects (“LFE”) channel in digital programsources. In addition, by telling the AVR whether speakersare available for the Surround Back channels, theinformation on this menu is used to determine whichsurround modes may be used (e.g., modes such asDolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, or DTS-ES,requiring SBL/SBR speakers, are only available whena speaker is present in those channels).

The SPEAKER X-OVER menu is used to fur-ther tailor the bass management system by determin-ing the frequencies at which bass information is sentto a specific speaker position. This menu also containssettings to route LFE information and to set the sub-woofer high-pass filter order.

To configure the speakers in your system for use withthe AVR 435, or to check the settings entered byEzSet/EQ, check the settings on the various sub-menugroups on the MANUAL SETUP menu, startingwith the SPEAKER SIZE menu (Figure 17)and then check the other menus’ settings. To do this,go to the Manual Setup Menu (Figure 16) by firstpressing the OSD Button U to recall the MasterMenu (Figure 1). Next, press the ‹/› NavigationButton o until the cursor is on the MANUALSETUP line on the menu in use and press the SetButton q. When the MANUAL SETUPMenu is shown, press the ‹/› Navigation Buttono again until the cursor is on the SPEAKERSIZE line and press the Set Button q.

Figure 17

* SPEAKER SIZE *

→→ LEFT/RIGHT: SMALL

CENTER : SMALL

SURROUND : SMALL

SURR BACK : NONE MAIN

SUB MODE : SUB

SUB SIZE : 10in/250mm

EZSET SETTINGS: OFF ON

BACK TO MANUAL SETUP

* MANUAL SETUP *

→→ EZSET EQ : OFF ON

EZSET ADJUST

SPEAKER SIZE

SPEAKER XOVER

DELAY ADJUST

CHANNEL ADJUST

BACK TO MASTER MENU

* NEAR FIELD ERROR *

Near Field Eq was not

successful.

Please check mic

Placement and volume

Setting

BACK TO NEAR FIELD

BACK TO MASTER MENU

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On the SPEAKER SIZE menu (Figure 17),you will see either the factory default settings or, ifEzSet/EQ has been run, the settings recorded by thetest results. In the case for the main speaker channels,each speaker position (front left/right, center, surroundleft/right and surround back left/right) you have theoption of telling the system if the speakers used are“small” or “large”. These descriptions do not describethe actual physical size of the speakers, but ratherrefer to the type of speaker. For each of these set-tings, select LARGE when the speakers in a partic-ular position are traditional full-range loudspeakers.Use the SMALL setting for smaller, frequency-limited“satellite” speakers that do not reproduce soundsbelow 60Hz. In all cases except the front left/rightspeakers you may also select NONE. This tells thesystem that no speakers are present at the particularposition, allowing the AVR to select the correct sur-round modes that are compatible with the number of speakers installed. For example, in order to use the Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS-ESLogic 7/7-channel and 7 Stereo modes, you musthave either Large or Small speakers entered as thesetting for the Surround Back channels.

If you are in doubt as to which setting best describesyour speakers consult the specifications in the speakers’owner’s manual, visit the speaker manufacturer’s website or ask the dealer or installer from whom you pur-chased the speakers.

Begin your changes to the speaker setup process by making certain that the cursor is pointing at theLEFT/RIGHT line, which sets the configurationfor the front left and right speakers. If you wish to makea change to the front speakers’ configuration, press the‹/› Navigation Button o so that either LARGEor SMALL appears, matching the appropriatedescription from the definitions shown above.

IMPORTANT NOTE: If a change is made to this, orany speaker position, when you press the ‹/›Navigation Button o, an on-screen warning mes-sage will appear reminding you that EzSet/EQ must berun. This is necessary to integrate the changed param-eter with the EzSet/EQ test results. Make all desiredsetting changes on the SPEAKER SETUP andSPEAKER X-OVER menus once, and thenrun EzSet/EQ after all manual adjustments are com-pleted.

When SMALL is selected, low-frequency sounds willbe sent only to the subwoofer output. If you choose thisoption and there is no subwoofer connected, you willnot hear any low-frequency sounds from the front channels.

When LARGE is selected, a full-range signal will besent to the front left and front right outputs. Dependingon the choice made in the SUBWOOFER line in

this menu, bass and/or LFE information may also bedirected to the subwoofer.

When you have completed your selection for the frontchannel, press the ¤ Navigation Button o on theremote to move the cursor to CENTER.

Press the ‹/› Navigation Button o on theremote to select the option that best describes your sys-tem, based on the speaker definitions shown below.

When SMALL is selected, low-frequency centerchannel sounds will be sent only to the subwoofer out-put. If you choose this option and there is no subwooferconnected, you will not hear low-frequency sounds fromthe center channel.

When LARGE is selected, a full-range signal will besent to the center speaker output, and NO centerchannel signal will be sent to the subwoofer output.

When NONE is selected, no signals will be sent tothe center channel output. The receiver will operate ina “phantom” center channel mode and center channelinformation will be sent to the left and right front chan-nel outputs. When only front left and right speakers areused, with no center or surround speakers, DolbyVirtual Speaker is a good alternative mode.

When you have completed your selection for the cen-ter channel, press the ¤ Navigation Button o onthe remote to move the cursor to SURROUND.

Press the ‹/› Navigation Button o on the remoteto select the option that best describes the surroundspeakers in your system based on the speakerdefinitions shown on this page.

When SMALL is selected, low-frequency surroundchannel sounds will be sent to the subwoofer outputonly. If you choose this option and there is no sub-woofer connected, you will not hear any low-frequencysounds from the surround channels.

When LARGE is selected, a full-range signal will be sent to the surround channel outputs, and NO surround channel signals will be sent to the subwoofer output.

When NONE is selected, surround sound informa-tion will be split between the front left and front rightoutputs. For optimal performance when no surroundspeakers are in use, the Dolby Virtual Speaker modeshould be used.

When you have completed your selections for themain surround channels, press the ¤ NavigationButton o on the remote to move the cursor toSURR BACK. This line serves two functions:It not only configures the setting for the surround back channels when they are present; it also tells

the AVR 435’s processing system to configure the unit for either 5.1 or 6.1/7.1 operation.

Press the ‹/› Navigation Button o on theremote to select the option that best describes thespeakers in use at the left and right back surroundpositions based on the definitions on this page:

When NONE is selected, the system will adjust sothat only 5.1-channel surround processing/decodingmodes are available and the surround back amplifierchannels will not be used. When this is the case foryour system, you may wish to take advantage of theavailability of this amplifier channel pair for use in pow-ering a second set of speakers that have their sourceselected by the AVR 435’s multiroom control system.See page 41 for more information.

When SMALL is selected, the system will adjust sothat the full complement of 6.1/7.1 surround processing/decoding modes are available, and low-frequencyinformation below the crossover point will be sent tothe subwoofer output. If you choose this option andthere is no subwoofer connected, you will not hear any low-frequency sounds from the surround backchannels.

When LARGE is selected, the system will adjust sothat the full complement of 6.1/7.1 surround process-ing/decoding modes are available, and a full-rangesignal will be sent to the surround back channels, withno low-frequency information sent to the subwooferoutput.

When you have completed your selection for the back surround channels, press the ¤ NavigationButton o on the remote to move the cursor toSUB MODE.

Press the ‹/› Navigation Button o on theremote to select the option that best describes yoursystem.

The choices available for the subwoofer position willdepend 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 AVR 435,press the ‹/› Navigation Button o on theremote so that NONE appears in the on-screenmenu. When this option is selected, all bass infor-mation will be routed to the front left/right “main”speakers.

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• If a subwoofer is connected to the AVR 435, youhave the option to have the front left/right “main”speakers reproduce bass frequencies at all times,and have the subwoofer operate only when theAVR 435 is being used with a digital source thatcontains a dedicated low-frequency effects, or LFEsoundtrack. This allows you to use both your mainand subwoofer speakers to take advantage of thespecial bass sounds created for some movies.Press ‹/› Navigation Button o on theremote so that SUB (LFE) appears in theon-screen menu.

• If a subwoofer is connected and you wish to use itfor bass reproduction in conjunction with the mainfront left/right speakers, regardless of the type ofprogram source or Surround mode you are listen-ing to, press the ‹/› Navigation Button o onthe remote so that SUB L/R+LFE appearsin the on-screen menu. When this option is select-ed, a full-range signal will be sent to the frontleft/right “main” speakers, and the subwoofer willreceive LFE information and the bass frequenciesunder the selected crossover point.

After making any required changes to the SubwooferMode line, press the ⁄/¤ Navigation Button oto move the cursor to the SUB SIZE line. Thesetting on this line enters the data of the size of yoursubwoofer’s driver so that the proper gain, filters andequalization settings will be used with EzSet/EQ.

To change the setting, make certain that the cursor ison the SUB SIZE line and press the ⁄/¤Navigation Button o, so that the setting appearsthat matches the diameter of your subwoofer’s driver.If you do not remember what the size is, you caneither measure the driver’s diameter or consult theowner’s manual for the speaker.

When you have completed the settings for speaker“size”, press the ⁄/¤ Navigation Button o tomove the cursor to the BACK TO MANUALSETUP line to continue your adjustments. It is alsoimportant to remember to re-run the EzSet/EQ systemif any changes have been made to the settings on thismenu, following the instructions shown on page 24 forusing the Manual mode.

Speaker Crossover Setting

When all speaker “size” settings have been made,you now have the option to take advantage of theAVR 435’s Quadruple Crossover system, which allowsindividual crossover settings to be made for eachspeaker grouping. The low-frequency crossover pointis set by the design of your speakers. Depending onthe design and driver complement of your speakers, itis defined as the frequency which is either the lowestpossible 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 tothe mid-range driver. The settings on the SPKR X-OVER menu also allow you to set the high pass filterthat determines which frequencies go to the subwooferwhen the AVR 435 is playing back the low frequencyeffects (LFE) channel from a digital soundtrack.

Before making any changes to the settings on this dis-play, we suggest that you find the crossover point forthe speakers in each of the four groupings, and thehighest frequency handled by your subwoofer as wellas the order of its filter slope. front left/right, centerfront, surround and surround back, by looking at thespecifications page of each speaker’s owner’s manual,by getting that information from the speaker manufac-turer’s Web site, or by contacting your dealer or themanufacturer’s customer service department. You willneed these figures to accurately configure the nextgroup of settings.

Note that when any speaker group other than the frontleft/right speakers is set to LARGE, the crossovermay not be adjusted, as the feed will be full-range,with no sound being derived for the subwoofer at that position.

To make changes to the speaker crossovers or LFEhigh-pass filter setting, go to the SPKR X-OVERsubmenu within the MANUAL SETUP menu(Fig. 16). To do this, first press the OSD Button Uso that the MASTER MENU (Figure 1) appears.Next, press the ‹/› Navigation Button o until thecursor is on the MANUAL SETUP line on themenu in use and press the Set Button q. Whenthe MANUAL SETUP menu is shown, pressthe ‹/› Navigation Button o again until the cursor is on the SPEAKER X-OVERline and press the Set Button q to view theSPKR X-OVER menu (Figure 18).

Figure 18

To change the setting for any of the four speakergroups, press the ⁄/¤ Navigation Button o untilthe cursor is next to the speaker group where youwish to make a change and then press the ‹/›Navigation Button o until the desired settingappears. The available choices for low-frequency infor-mation to be sent to the subwoofer, rather than to themain speaker channel, are 40Hz, 60Hz, 80Hz,100Hz, 120Hz, 150Hz and 200Hz. Pick the choice

that is identical to the information for the speakers, orif an exact match is not possible, pick the closestchoice that is ABOVE the speaker’s low-frequency limitor crossover point to avoid the creation of a low-frequency “hole” where your system will have no bass information.

When any needed adjustments are made to thecrossovers, one additional adjustment is available tocustom tailor the way information is sent to the sub-woofer. The LFE LP FLT line adjusts the fre-quency cutoff of the low pass filter that determines thefrequency at which information is sent to the sub-woofer when playing a digital soundtrack that has adedicated low frequency effects channel. In mostcases the default frequency of 120Hz is appropriate,since that is the frequency most commonly used inthe creation of LFE channels during a movie’s soundmixing process. However, you may wish to change thesetting based on your individual preference or thecharacteristics and capabilities of your subwoofer.

To change this setting when the SPEAKERX-OVER menu is on the screen, press the ⁄/¤Navigation Button o until the cursor is on theLFE LP FLT line and then press the ‹/›Navigation Button o until the desired setting isshown in highlighted video.

When all changes to Speaker Crossover settings havebeen made, press the ⁄/¤Navigation Button ountil the cursor is on the BACK TO MANUALSETUP menu and then pressing the Set Buttonq so that you may make any other adjustments to the system parameters. It is also important toremember to rerun the EzSet/EQ system if anychanges have been made to the settings on thismenu, following the instructions shown on page 24 for using the Manual mode.

Delay Settings

Due to the different distances between the listeningposition and each speaker position, the amount oftime it takes for sound to reach your ears from eachchannel is different. You may compensate for this dif-ference through the use of the delay settings to adjustthe timing for the speaker placement and acousticconditions in your listening room or home theater.

In most cases, the settings established by EzSet/EQare accurate to under a foot, but the placement of the microphone and other factors may influence the setting. Should you wish to manually adjust thechannel delay times, follow the instructions shownbelow. Whenever adjustments to the delay settings aremade remember that the distance settings need notbe accurate to the inch, as the system is designed toaccommodate a typical listening area rather han theprecise measurement from the speakers to a specific“sweet spot” position.

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→→ LEFT/RIGHT: 100 Hz

CENTER : 100 Hz

SURROUND : 100 Hz

SURR BACK : 100 Hz

LFE LP FLT: 120 Hz

EZSET SETTINGS: OFF ON

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In addition to providing delaying adjustments for eachindividual speaker position, the AVR 435 is among thefew A/V receivers that allows you to adjust the delayfor the combined output of all speakers as a group.This feature is called A/V Sync Delay; it allows you tocompensate for delays to the video image that may becaused by the processing in products such as digitalvideo displays, video scalers, digital cable or satellitesystems, or personal video recorders. With properadjustment of the setting for A/V Sync Delay, you caneliminate the loss of lip sync that may be caused bydigital video applications.

To make any changes to the delay settings, go to theDELAYADJUST submenu within the MANUALSETUP menu (Figure 16). To do this, first pressthe OSD Button U so that the MASTERMENU (Figure 1) appears. Next, press the⁄/¤Navigation Button o until the cursor is on the MANUAL SETUP line on the menu in use and press the Set Button q. When theMANUAL SETUP menu is shown, press the⁄/¤Navigation Button o again until the cursor is on the DELAY ADJUST line and press theSet Button q to view the DELAY ADJUSTmenu (Figure 19).

Figure 19

If you are using this menu for the first time, press the¤ Navigation Button o to proceed to the nextstep, as no reset is needed. However, if you arereturning to this menu to change the current settings,you may wish to reset all channels to the factorydefault distances before entering new data.

To reset the settings, make certain that the cursor ison the DELAY RESET line and then press the‹/› Navigation Buttons o so that ON is shownin highlighted video and note that the factory defaultswill appear. Press the ⁄ Navigation Button o toscroll back up into the channel listings to make youradjustments following the instructions shown aboveFigure 19. When your first setting change is made,OFF will automatically be highlighted on theDELAY RESET line to indicate that the change has been made.

The default for distance settings on this menu is infeet. If your measurements are in feet, proceed to thenext step; if your measurements are made in meters,

press the ¤ Navigation Button o until the on-screen Ô cursor is at the UNIT line on the menu.Then, press the ‹/› Navigation Button o so that METER is highlighted. When the change in measurement units is made, press the ⁄/¤Navigation Button o to return the Ô cursor tothe FL position.

With the on-screen Ô cursor pointing to FL, pressthe ‹/› Navigation Button o until the distancefrom the center speaker to the preferred listeningposition is entered. Next, press the ¤ NavigationButton o to move the cursor to the NEXT lineand use the ‹/› Navigation Button o again toenter the distance from the main listening position tothe center speaker. Repeat the procedure for all activespeaker positions, first using the ¤ NavigationButton o to change to the next position, and thenuse the ‹/› Navigation Button o to change the setting. Note that only the speaker positions thathave been set to LARGE or SMALL in theSPEAKER SETUP menu, as shown onpage 26, 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 hasbeen set you may return to the manual setup bypressing the ⁄/¤ Navigation Button o until theÔ cursor is pointing to BACK TO MANUALSETUP and then pressing the Set Button q.However, if you have a digital video source or a digitalvideo display that causes lack of lip sync you may usethe A/V Sync adjust feature to delay the audio signalas it is sent to all channels (as opposed to the individ-ual settings) so that the picture and sound are broughtback together. We recommend that this adjustment bemade using the direct access controls on the remote,as shown below. That enables you to see the imagewhile making the adjustment; however, you may alsoadjust it here using the menu system.

To adjust the A/V Sync delay, press the ⁄/¤ NavigationButton o so that the Ô cursor is pointing to theA/V Sync Delay line on the menu and then press the‹/› Navigation Button o to delay the sound sufficiently so that it matches the on-screen video.

The delay settings may be adjusted at any time usingthe remote control and while viewing an on-screenimage by pressing the Delay Select Button a.The A/V Sync Delay setting is first, and it may beadjusted by pressing the Set Button q within fiveseconds of when the A/V SYNC DELAYmessage appears in the on-screen display and theLower Display Line $. Then, press the ‹/›Navigation Button o to enter the desired delay

setting that brings the video and sound back in sync.Press the Set Button q again to enter the setting.

Note that the A/V Sync delay setting is unique to eachvideo input source, so you may enter a different set-ting to compensate for the differences between anyproduct attached to the different inputs.

To change one of the individual speaker positionsdirectly, press the Speaker Select Button b,followed by the ⁄/¤ Navigation Button o toselect the desired position as that name appears in theon-screen display and the Lower Display Line $.When the name of the speaker position to be adjustedappears press the Set Button q within 5 seconds.Press the ‹/› Navigation Button o to enter thedesired delay setting for that speaker and then press

the Set Button q to enter the setting. The ⁄/¤Navigation Button o may be used to selectanother position, or you may simply wait 5 secondsfor the system to time out and return to normal operation.

When all changes to the Delay settings have beenmade press the ⁄/¤ Navigation Button o untilthe cursor is on the BACK TO MANUALSETUP menu and then pressing the Set Buttonq so that you may make any other adjustments tothe system parameters. If the changes just made com-plete the manual adjustments needed, press the OSDButton U to exit the menu system and resumenormal system operation.

Output Level Adjustment

Output level adjustment is a key part of the configura-tion of any surround sound product. It is particularlyimportant for a digital receiver such as the AVR 435,as correct outputs ensure that you hear soundtrackswith the proper directionality and intensity.

In most cases, you will not need to make any adjustments to the output level, as the settings made by running EzSet/EQ are as accurate as thosemade manually. However, you are able to use theCHANNEL ADJUST menu to trim the settingsto suit your personal preferences or to configure thesystem so that the output settings are different fromone input source to another. The ability to make indi-vidual output level adjustments on a per-input basis isuseful for listeners who may prefer different settingsfor the subwoofer or an individual channel group suchas the front speakers when playing musical selections via the CD input as opposed to the movie soundtracksmore frequently used with the DVD input. This menualso allows you to adjust the output levels using external sources such as a test disc or other programmaterial that you use as a standard, rather than thesystem’s test tone.

* DELAY ADJUST *

→→ FL :12 ft SBR: 10 ft

CEN:12 ft SBL: 10 ft

FR :12 ft SL : 10 ft

SR :10 ft SUB: 12 ft

DELAY RESET: OFF ON

UNIT: FEET METER

A/V SYNC DELAY : 0mS

EZSET SETTINGS : OFF ON

BACK TO MASTER MENU

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IMPORTANT NOTE: Listeners are often confusedabout the operation of the surround channels. Whilesome assume that sound should always be comingfrom each speaker, most of the time there will be littleor no sound in the surround channels. This is becausethey are only used when a movie director or soundmixer specifically places sound there to create ambi-ence, a special effect or to continue action from thefront of the room to the rear. When the output levelsare properly set, it is normal for surround speakers to operate only occasionally. Artificially increasing thevolume to the rear speakers may destroy the illusionof an enveloping sound field that duplicates the wayyou hear sound in a movie theater or concert hall, evenwhen making manual adjustments.

Before beginning the output level adjustment process,make certain that all speaker connections have beenproperly made. The system volume should be set to thelevel that you will use during a typical listening session.We recommend that EzSet/EQ be used when the AVRis first installed to establish the initial level settings.

To make any changes to the channel output settings,go to the CHANNEL ADJUST sub-menuwithin the MANUAL SETUP Menu (Figure 16).To do this, first press the OSD Button U so that theMASTER MENU (Figure 1) appears. Next, pressthe ⁄/¤ Navigation Button o until the cursor ison the MANUAL SETUP line on the menu inuse and press the Set Button q. When theMANUAL SETUP menu is shown, press the⁄/¤ Navigation Button o again until the cursoris on the CHANNEL ADJUST line and pressthe Set Button q to view the CHANNELADJUST menu (Figure 20).

Figure 20

To provide the maximum flexibility, channel output leveladjustments may be made either with or without theinternal test tone, and when the tone is in use it maybe programmed to automatically circulate among theactive channels or to only move from one channel tothe next on your command. When the CHANNELADJUST menu first appears we recommend thatyou always run the test tone once the automatic modeto verify that the speakers have been properly con-nected. To do this, press the ‹/› Navigation Buttono again until the cursor is on the TEST TONE

line and then press the ‹/› Navigation Button ountil AUTO is in highlighted video. This will causethe test tone to circulate among all of the channels forfive seconds at each position.

As the test tone circulates, the cursor will flash andmove next to each position to indicate where the toneshould be coming from. If the tone is coming from adifferent speaker than the one indicated on the menuscreen turn the AVR 435 off using the Main PowerSwitch A and check the speaker wiring or connec-tions to external power amplifiers to make certain thateach speaker is connected to the correct output ter-minal. When you have verified that all speakers areconnected to the correct output terminal, turn theAVR 435 back on and return to this menu to resumethe channel adjustment procedure. If any speaker con-nections were changed we also recommend that yourerun EzSet/EQ before making any manual calibrationadjustments.

After checking for speaker placement, let the testnoise circulate again, and listen to see which channelssound louder than the others. Using the front leftspeaker as a reference, press the ‹/› NavigationButton o on the remote to bring all speakers to thesame volume level. When the ‹/› Navigation Buttono is pushed, the test noise circulation will pause onthe channel being adjusted to give you time to makethe adjustment. When you release the button, the cir-culation will resume after five seconds.

Continue to adjust the individual channels until the volume level sounds the same from each speaker.Adjustments should be made with the ‹/› NavigationButton o on the remote only, NOT the main volumecontrols. If you are using a sound-pressure level (SPL)meter for precise level adjustment, set the volume sothat the meter reads 75dB, C-Weighting Slow.

When all channels have an equal volume level, theadjustment is complete. To exit this menu, press the⁄/¤ Navigation Button o until the cursor isnext to the BACK TO MASTER MENU line,and then press the Set Button q to return to theMASTER MENU.

In addition to having the test tone circulate automati-cally, you may also turn the test tone on, but advanceit from one channel to the next manually. This allowsyou to make calibration adjustments, but to have morecontrol over the way the test tone is moved amongthe channels.

To change the tone manually, first make certain thatthe CHANNEL ADJUST menu is on thescreen, following the instructions shown above, andthen press the until the cursor is on the TESTTONE line. Next, press the ‹/› NavigationButton o until MAN is in highlighted video. This

will start the test tone from the front left speaker posi-tion, but rather than circulating to the next channelevery five seconds, as is the case in the automaticmode, the you must press the ⁄/¤ NavigationButton o to change the channel the test tone isbeing sent to. When you have circulated through allchannels the test tone will stop, but you may restart itby returning to the TEST TONE line again andactivating manual sequencing.

The final option for tone adjustment using the menusystem is to not use the internal test tone at all. To dothis, simply use the ⁄/¤ Navigation Buttons oto change the channel and then use the ‹/›

Navigation Buttons o to change the output level.When making channel output adjustments without theinternal test tone we strongly recommend that you usea test disc in the “repeat” mode on your DVD or CDplayer so that the signal being used is constantthroughout the adjustment process.

The output levels may also be adjusted at any timeusing the remote control and semi-OSD system. Toadjust the output levels in this fashion, press the TestButton f. As soon as the button is pressed, thetest tone will begin to circulate as indicated earlier. Thecorrect channel from which the test noise should beheard will be shown in the lower third of the videoscreen and in the Lower Display Line $. While thetest noise is circulating, the proper channel position will also be indicated in the Speaker/Channel InputIndicators @ by a blinking letter within the correctchannel.

To adjust the output level, press the ⁄/¤ NavigationButton o until the desired level is shown in the dis-play or on screen. Once the buttons are released, thetest noise will begin to circulate again in five seconds.

When all channels have the same output level, pressthe Test Button f again to complete the process.

NOTE: Output level adjustment with the test tone isnot available in the Surround Off modes.

You may have the output levels remain the same for allinputs or to be adjusted differently for each (or any)input. While most listeners prefer to keep the same out-put levels for all sources, you may wish to raise or lowersome channels, particularly the subwoofer output for aspecific source such as a CD that is primarily used formusic playback.

To enter individual settings for a specific input, firstmake sure that you have either run EzSet/EQ and/ormade any desired manual trim adjustments to set abaseline for all channels. After that is done, press theOSD Button U to exit the menu system and thenselect the input for which you wish to enter different

* 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

TEST TONE : AUTO OFF ON

LEVEL RESET: OFF ON

LEVEL TRIM: GLOBAL

EZSET SETTINGS: OFF ON

BACK TO MASTER MENU

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level settings by using either the Input SourceSelectors 7 on the front panel or the buttons on the remote that are used to select an input source dWhç∂. Next, return to theCHANNEL OUTPUT submenu using the stepsoutlined above.

At the CHANNEL OUTPUT menu press⁄/¤ Navigation Button o until the cursor ispointing to the LEVEL TRIM line and thenpress the ⁄/¤ Navigation Button o once sothat INDEPENDENT appears in highlightedvideo. When this setting is active you may change thechannel output levels for any input without changingthe settings previously established for another.

To return to the settings established by EzSet/EQ,even if you have made manual changes to the outputtrims using the steps shown above, press ⁄/¤Navigation Button o so that the cursor is pointingto the EZSET SETTINGS line and thenpress the ⁄/¤ Navigation Button o once soON appears in highlighted video. Remember thatafter turning the EzSet/EQ settings back on you mustturn return to this menu line and change the setting toOFF if you wish to make any manual trim adjust-ments.

When all changes to the Channel Output levels andthe associated level trim settings have been madepress the ⁄/¤ Navigation Button o until the cursor is on the BACK TO MANUALSETUP menu and then pressing the Set Buttonq so that you may make any other adjustments tothe system parameters. If the changes just made com-plete the manual adjustments needed, press the OSDButton U to exit the menu system and resumenormal system operation.

Additional Input AdjustmentsAfter one input has been adjusted for Surround mode,digital input (if any), speaker type, and output levels,go back to the INPUT SETUP line on theMASTER MENU (Figure 1) and enter the set-tings for each input that you will use. In most cases,only the digital input and surround mode will be differ-ent from one input to the next, while the speaker type,crossover frequency, Night mode and output level settings will usually be the same and may be quicklyentered by entering the same data used for the original input.

Once the settings outlined on the previous pages havebeen made, the AVR 435 is ready for operation. Whilethere are some additional settings to be made, theseare best done after you have had an opportunity to lis-ten to a variety of sources and different kinds of pro-gram material. These advanced settings are describedon pages 39 and 40 of this manual. In addition, anyof the settings made in the initial configuration of the

unit may be changed at any time. As you add new ordifferent sources or speakers, or if you wish to changea setting to better reflect your listening taste, simplyfollow the instructions for changing the settings for thatparameter as shown in this section.

Having completed the setup and configuration processfor your AVR 435, you are about to experience thefinest in music and home theater listening. Enjoy!

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Basic OperationOnce you have completed the initial setup and configu-ration of the AVR 435, it is simple to operate andenjoy. The following instructions will help you maximizethe enjoyment of your new receiver:

Turning the AVR 435 On or Off• When using the AVR 435 for the first time, you mustpress the Main Power Switch A to turn the unit on.This places the unit in a Standby mode, as indicated bythe amber illumination surrounding the Standby/OnSwitch 1. Once the unit is in Standby, you may begina listening session by pressing the Standby/On Switch1 on the front panel, or the Power On Button b orAVR Selector e∫ on the remote. This will turnthe unit on and return the AVR to the input source thatwas last used. The unit may also be turned on fromStandby by pressing any of the Input SelectorButtons dXhç∂ on the remote or theInput Source Selector Button 7 on the front panel.

Whenever the AVR is turned on, you will see all of thefront-panel indicators light up for a few seconds. This isnormal, and it is part of the unit’s power-on self test procedure.

NOTE: After pressing one of the Input SelectorButtons dXhç∂ to turn the unit on,press the AVR Selector e∫ to set the remotecontrol to the AVR 435 functions.

To turn the unit off at the end of a listening session,simply press the Standby/On Switch 1 on the frontpanel or the Power Off Button aå on theremote. Power will be shut off to any equipmentplugged into the rear-panel Switched AC AccessoryOutlet ⁄ and the illumination around the Standby/On Switch 1 will turn amber.

When the remote is used to turn the unit “off,” it isactually placing the system in a Standby mode, as indi-cated by the amber lighting around the Standby/OnSwitch 1.

• To program the AVR 435 for automatic turn-off,press the Sleep Button S on the remote. Eachpress of the button will decrease the time beforeshut-down in the following sequence:

Once you have set the desired Sleep Time, the frontpanel display will automatically dim to half brightnessand return. To check on the time remaining until theunit shuts off, press the Sleep Button S once.

To cancel the Sleep function, press and hold theSleep ButtonS until the information display returnsto normal brightness; and the words SLEEPOFF will appear in the Lower Display Line $.

When you will be away from home for an extendedperiod of time, it is always a good idea to completelyturn the unit off with the front-panel Main PowerSwitch A.

NOTE: All preset memories are lost if the unit is leftturned off by using the Main Power Switch A formore than four weeks.

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

Buttons dXhç∂ on the remote.

• The input source may also be changed by pressingthe front-panel Input Source Selector Button 7.Each press of the button will move the input selec-tion through the list of available inputs.

• When a new input is selected, the AVR will automat-ically switch to the digital input (if selected), surroundmode, component video input, A/V Sync Delay andNight Mode configurations that were in effect thelast time that input was used. If the LEVELTRIM line on the CHANNEL ADJUSTmenu (Fig. 20) was set to INDEPENDENT,as shown on pages 30–31, the settings for channeloutput levels will also change to the preset values.

• The front-panel Video 4 Inputs M, Optical Digital3 Input K or the Coaxial Digital 3 Input L maybe used to connect a device such as a video gameor camcorder to your home entertainment system ona temporary basis.

• As the input source is changed, the new input namewill appear momentarily as an on-screen display inthe lower third of the video display. The input namewill also appear in the Upper Display Line # andin the front-panel Input Indicators !.

• When an audio only source is selected, the last videoinput used remains routed to the Video 1/Video 2Video Outputs ‡· and Video Monitor Outputs›. This permits simultaneous viewing and listeningto different sources.

• When a composite or S-video source is selected, thevideo signal for that input will be routed to the VideoMonitor Output › and will be viewable on a TVmonitor connected to the AVR 435.

6-Channel/8-Channel Direct InputThere are two input choices available for use withsources such as a DVD-Audio or SACD player that areconnected to the 8-Channel Direct Inputs .Select the appropriate input according to the way yoursystem and source equipment is configured:

• The 6 CH DIRECT input should be usedwhen the SBR and SBL inputs are NOT in use andthe input source device has its own internal bassmanagement system. This input passes the inputfrom the source directly through to the volume con-trol without any analog to digital conversion and itmutes the unused input jacks to prevent unwantednoise from interfering with system performance.

• The 8 CH DIRECT input should be usedwhen an input is connected to all eight 8-ChannelDirect Inputs and when the input sourcedevice has its own internal bass management sys-tem. This input passes the input from the sourcedirectly through to the volume control without anyanalog to digital conversion and it mutes the unused input jacks to prevent unwanted noise from interfering with system performance.

Volume and Tone Control• Adjust the volume to a comfortable level using the

front-panel Volume Control ) or remote VolumeUp/Down Buttons r .

• To temporarily silence all speaker outputs, press theMute Button . This will interrupt the out-put to all speakers and the headphone jack, but itwill not affect any recording or dubbing that may bein progress. When the system is muted, the wordMUTE will flash in the on-screen display andUpper Display Line #, press the Mute Buttons

again to return to normal operation.

• The unit’s tone controls may be taken out of thesignal path by pressing the Tone Mode Button onthe front panel C or the remote V. The firstpress of either button will show a message in theon-screen display and Lower Display Line $with the current status of the tone controls. The sys-tem default is TONE IN, which indicates thatthe bass and treble controls are active. Press the⁄/¤ Navigation Button o on the remote orthe ‹/› Button H on the front panel to changethe setting to TONE OUT, which is “flat”response without the tone controls being active.

• When the tone controls are active, the amount ofbass and treble boost/cut may be adjusted by firstpressing the Tone Mode Button on the front panelC or the remote V two or three times until thedesired setting (BASS MODE or TREBLEMODE) appears in the on-screen display and theLower Display Line $. Next, use the ⁄/¤Navigation Button o on the remote or the ‹/›Button on the front panel H to change the settingas desired. The unit will return to normal operationwithin 5 seconds after the setting is changed.

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• For private listening, simply place a standard 1/4" stereo headphone plug or adaptor into theHeadphone Jack B behind the door 9 on thefront panel. The speakers will automatically muteand a two-channel stereo signal will be sent to theheadphones. The Lower Display Line $ will readDOLBY H: BP, indicating that the headphoneoutput is in the Bypass mode, and to confirm thatno processing is being used.

• When the headphones are in use, you may takeadvantage of the Dolby Headphone modes to bringadded spaciousness to headphone listening. Pressthe Dolby Mode Select Button g or theSurround Mode Selector 3 to cycle through thethree Dolby Headphone modes to select the onethat you prefer.

Surround Mode SelectionOne of the most important features of the AVR 435 is its ability to reproduce a full multichannel surroundsound field from digital sources, analog matrix surround-encoded programs and standard stereo programs.

Selection of a surround mode is based on personaltaste, as well as the type of program source materialbeing used. For example, motion pictures or TV pro-grams bearing the logo of one of the major surround-encoding processes, such as Dolby Surround or DTSStereo may be played in either the Dolby Digital,Dolby Pro Logic II Cinema, DTS Neo:6 Cinema, orLogic 7 Cinema surround modes, depending on thesource material.

NOTE: Once a program has been encoded with matrixsurround information, it retains the surround informationas long as the program is broadcast in stereo. Thus,movies with surround sound may be decoded via any of the analog surround modes such as Pro Logic IICinema, Logic 7 Cinema or DTS Neo:6 Cinema, whenthey are broadcast via conventional TV stations, cable,pay-TV and satellite transmission. In addition, a growingnumber of made-for-television programs, sports broad-casts, radio dramas and music CDs are also producedin surround sound. You may view a list of these pro-grams at the Dolby Laboratories Web site atwww.dolby.com.

Even when a program is not listed as carrying intentionalsurround information, you may find that the Pro Logic II,Pro Logic IIx, Logic 7 or DTS Neo:6, and the Hall orTheater modes often deliver enveloping surround pre-sentations through the use of the natural informationpresent in all stereo recordings.

Surround modes may be changed at any time byusing either the front panel or remote control. To

select a new surround mode from the front panel, firstpress the Surround Mode Group Selector Button2 until the desired major surround mode group suchas Dolby, DTS or Logic 7 is selected. Next, press theSurround Mode Selector Button 3 to choose thespecific individual surround mode.

To select a surround mode using the remote, pressthe button for the major surround mode group thatincludes the mode you wish to choose from: Dolbyg, DTS Digital f, DTS Neo:6 e, Logic 7h, Stereo d or DSP Surround g. The firstpress of the button will show the current mode fromthat group if it is already in use, or the first availablemode if you are currently using another mode. Tocycle through the available modes in that group,press the button again until the desired mode appearsin the Lower Display Line $ and the on-screendisplay and in the front-panel Surround ModeIndicators %.

The Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, DTS 5.1, DTS-ESMatrix and DTS-ES Discrete modes may only beselected when a digital input is in use. In addition,when a digital source is present, the AVR 435 willautomatically select and switch to the correct mode,regardless of the mode that has been previouslyselected. For more information on selecting digitalsources, see the Digital Audio Playback section below.

When the 6-Channel/8-Channel direct inputs are inuse, there is no surround processing, as these inputstake the analog output signals from an optional, exter-nal DVD-Audio or SACD player, or another sourcedevice and carry them straight through to the volumecontrol without any further digital processing.

To listen to a program in traditional two-channel stereo, using the front left and front right speakers only (plus the subwoofer, if installed and configured),press the Stereo Mode Select Button untilSURROUND OFF appears in the Lower DisplayLine $. From the front panel, press the SurroundMode Group Selector 2 until the Stereo modesappear in the on-screen display and Lower DisplayLine $. Next, press the Surround Mode SelectorButton 3 until SURROUND OFF appears inthe on-screen display and Lower Display Line $.

Digital Audio PlaybackDigital audio is a major advancement over older analogsurround processing systems. It delivers up to six dis-crete channels, and each channel reproduces full fre-quency range (20Hz to 20kHz) and offers dramaticallyimproved dynamic range and significant improvements tosignal-to-noise ratios. In addition, digital systems have thecapability to deliver an additional channel that is specifi-cally devoted to low-frequency information. This is the

“.1” channel referred to when you see these systemsdescribed as “5.1,” “6.1” or “7.1.” The bass channel isseparate from the other channels, but since it is inten-tionally bandwidth-limited, sound designers have given itthat unique designation. When a Digital soundtrack isplaying, the number of channels available will varyaccording to the way in which the program wasrecorded. Although most movies recorded with digitalsound have 5.1 soundtracks, some have 6.1 or 7.1sound, while others retain the original 2.0 or evenmonaural sound. When the program source is abroadcast, cable or satellite delivered digital program,only one type of soundtrack may be delivered at atime, while optical sources such as DVD may providemore than one audio option. In either case, the deci-sion of what type of sound track and how many chan-nels to offer is up to the program’s producer. With theAVR 435 you are able to not only play back the origi-nal compatible digital format, but using the processingpower of the Texas Instruments DSP processor it ispossible to decode the basic digital track for 2.0 or5.1 sound and then select an additional “post-pro-cessing” mode to deliver additional channels.

Dolby DigitalDolby Digital is a standard part of DVD, and is availableon 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 touse the AVR 435 to listen to the Dolby Digital sound-tracks available on laser discs. Connect the RF outputof the LD player to the demodulator and then connectthe digital output of the demodulator to the Optical orCoaxial Inputs KM of the AVR 435. Nodemodulator is required for use with DVD players orDTS-encoded laser discs.

In order to provide maximum playback compatibilitywith DVDs, the AVR 435 receiver will always defaultfirst to the playback mode embedded in a disc’s digital“flag” information. For Dolby Digital discs, the followingplayback modes are initially selected after the AVRlocks to the incoming digital audio data stream toidentify the selected:

• When a 5.1 audio stream is detected, the DolbyDigital 5.1 format will be selected, regardless of thenumber of speakers in your system, in compliancewith Dolby Laboratories licensing requirements.

• When a disc with the Dolby Digital EX format flag isplayed, your system will automatically switch to theEX mode when seven main channel speakers areavailable.

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Surround Mode ChartMODE 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 sound field is available. Even if a source does not contain specific EX encoding, the special algorithms may be used to derive a 6.1/7.1 output.

DTS 5.1 When the speaker configuration is set for 5.1-channel operation, the DTS 5.1 mode is available when DVD, audio-only music or laser discs encoded with DTS data are played. DTS 5.1 provides up to five separate main audio channels and a special dedicated low-frequency channel.

DTS-ES 6.1 Matrix When the speaker configuration is set for 6.1/7.1 operation, playback of a DTS-encoded program source will automatically trigger the selection DTS-ES 6.1 Discrete of one of the two DTS-ES modes. Newer discs with special DTS-ES discrete encoding will be decoded to provide six discrete, full-bandwidth

channels plus a separate low-frequency channel. All other DTS discs will be decoded using the DTS-ES Matrix mode, which creates a 6.1-channel sound field from the original 5.1-channel soundtrack.

Dolby Pro Logic II Dolby Pro Logic II decodes full-range, discrete, left, center right, right surround and left surround channels from either matrix surround-encoded Movie programs and conventional stereo sources when an analog input is in use. The Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode is optimized for movie soundtracks,Music while the Pro Logic II Music mode should be used with musical selections. The Pro Logic II Game mode is designed to enhance the soundtrack Game of video games from either dedicated consoles or computers.The Pro Logic mode re-creates original Pro Logic processing for those Pro Logic who prefer that presentation.

Dolby Pro Logic IIx Dolby Pro Logic IIx is the latest extension of Dolby Laboratory’s benchmark surround technology that creates a discrete 7.1 sound field from Movie matrix surround or two-channel stereo sources when your system is configured for surround back speakers. Movie, Music and Game versions are Music available that customize the processing to the type of source in use. These modes may also be used to add surround back channels to 5.1 digital Game soundtracks.

Logic 7 Cinema Exclusive to Harman Kardon for A/V receivers, Logic 7 is an advanced mode that extracts the maximum surround information from either Logic 7 Music surround-encoded programs or conventional stereo material. When your system has been configured for use with Surround Back speakers Logic 7 Enhance (see page 41), you may choose between either 7.1 or 5.1 versions of the Logic 7 modes, while only the 5.1 versions are available when

there are no Surround Back Speakers. The Logic 7 C (or Cinema) mode should be used with any source that contains Dolby Surround or similar matrix encoding. Logic 7 C delivers for increased center channel intelligibility, and more accurate placement of sounds with fades and pans. The Logic 7 M, or music mode, enhances the listening experience by presenting a wider front soundstage and greater rear ambience. Both Logic 7 modes also direct low-frequency information to the subwoofer (if installed and configured) to deliver maximum bass impact. Logic 7 adds additional bass enhancement that circulates low frequencies in the 40Hz to 120Hz range to the front and surround speakers to deliver a less localized soundstage that appears broader and wider than when the subwoofer is the sole source of bass energy. Logic 7/7 may also be used to addsurround back channels to many 5.1 digital soundtracks.

DTS Neo:6 Cinema These two modes are available when any analog source is playing to create a three-channel, five-channel or six-channel surround presentation from DTS Neo:6 Music conventional Matrix-encoded and traditional Stereo sources. Select the Cinema version of Neo:6 when a program with any type of analog Matrix

surround encoding is present. Select the Music version of Neo:6 for optimal processing when a non-encoded, 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.

Dolby Virtual Speaker Dolby Virtual Speaker technology uses a next-generation advanced algorithm to reproduce the dynamics and surround sound effects of a precisely Reference placed 5.1-channel speaker system using only front left and right speakers. In the Reference mode, the apparent width of the sound across the front Wide image is defined by the distance between the two speakers. The Wide mode provides a wider, more spacious front image when the two speakers are

close together. Depending on the number of speakers available in your system, a variety of different sound field options are available for both the Reference and Wide modes.

5-Channel Stereo This mode takes advantage of multiple speakers to place a stereo signal at both the front and back of a room. Depending on whether the AVR7-Channel Stereo has been configured for either 5.1 or 6.1/7.1 operation, one of these modes, but not both, is available at any time. Ideal for playing music in

situations such as a party, it places the same signal at the front-left and surround-left, and front-right and surround-right speakers.The center channel is fed a summed mono mix of the in-phase material of the left and right channels.

Surround This mode turns off all surround processing and presents the pure left- and right-channel presentation of two-channel stereo programs.Off (Stereo)

Dolby Headphone 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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• When a disc with Dolby Digital data, but only 2.0 audio is detected, the default mode is DolbyDigital with Pro Logic II post-processing when youhave a 5.1 speaker system, or Dolby Digital withPro Logic IIx post-processing when you have a 7.1 speaker system.

• Depending on the number of speaker channelsavailable in your system, once the AVR locks to the digital signal, you may select any surroundmode or post-processing option that is available,based on the incoming data stream’s possiblerestrictions and the number of speakers in your system. For example, when a 5.1 or 2.0 audiostream is in use, you may select alternate post-processing such as Logic 7/7-Channel MovieMode post-processing to create the rear surroundsin 7.1 speaker systems.

DTSDTS is another digital audio system that is capable ofdelivering 5.1 or 6.1 discrete or matrix sound fieldreproduction. Although both DTS and Dolby Digital aredigital, they use different methods of encoding the sig-nals, and thus they require different decoding circuitsto convert the digital signals back to analog.

DTS-encoded soundtracks are available on select DVDand LD discs, as well as on special audio-only DTSdiscs. You may use any LD or CD player equippedwith a digital output to play DTS-encoded discs withthe AVR 435. All that is required is to connect theplayer’s output to either an Optical or Coaxial Inputon the rear panel or front panel KM.

In order to listen to DVDs encoded with DTS sound-tracks, the DVD player must be compatible with theDTS signal, which is indicated by a DTS logo on theplayer’s front panel. Early DVD players may not beable to play DTS-encoded DVDs. This does not indi-cate a problem with the AVR 435, as some playerscannot pass the DTS signal through to the digital out-puts. If you are in doubt as to the capability of yourDVD player to handle DTS discs, consult the player’sowner’s manual.

NOTE: Some DVD players have a default setting thatdoes not pass through the DTS signal. Before playingDVDs with a DTS soundtrack, make certain that thesettings in your DVD player have been properly adjustedso that DTS audio is passed through. Consult theowner’s manual for your DVD player for more informa-tion on making these settings.

Selecting a Digital SourceTo utilize either digital mode, you must have properlyconnected a digital source to the AVR 435. Connectthe digital outputs from DVD players, HDTV receivers,satellite systems or CD players to the Optical or

Coaxial Inputs KM . In order to provide a backup signal and a source for analog stereo recording,the analog outputs provided on digital source equipmentshould also be connected to their appropriate inputs onthe AVR 435 rear panel (e.g., connect the analog stereoaudio output from a DVD to the DVD Audio Inputson the rear panel when you connect the source’s digital outputs).

If you have not already configured an input for a digitalsource using the on-screen menus as shown on page21, first select the input using the remote or frontpanel controls, as outlined in this manual. Next,select the digital source by pressing the DigitalSelect Button pF and then using the ⁄/¤Navigation Button o on the remote or the ‹/›Button H on the front panel to choose any of theOPTICAL or COAXIAL inputs, as theyappear in the Upper Display Line # or on-screendisplay. When the digital source is playing, theAVR 435 will automatically detect which type of digitaldata stream is being decoded and display that infor-mation in the Upper Display Line #.

When both a digital and an analog connection aremade between a source device and the AVR, the digi-tal input is the default. If the digital stream is not pres-ent or is interrupted, the unit will automatically switchover to the analog inputs for the selected source.

If you wish to disable the auto-polling feature, you may do so by following the instructions shown in theAdvanced Features section of this manual on page 40.

Digital Bitstream and Surround Mode IndicationsWhen a digital source is playing, the AVR 435 sensesthe type of bitstream data that is present. Using thisinformation, the correct surround mode will automati-cally be selected. For example, DTS bitstreams willcause the unit to switch to DTS decoding, and DolbyDigital bitstreams will enable Dolby Digital decoding.When the unit senses PCM data from CDs or LDs, youmay select any of the standard Dolby or DTS surroundmodes or Logic 7. Since the range of available sur-round modes is dependent on the type of digital datathat is present, the AVR 435 shows you what type ofsignal is present to help you understand the choice ofmodes.

When a digital source is first detected, the AVR 435will display a message to indicate the type of bitstreambeing received. This message will appear shortly afteran input or surround mode is changed, and will remainin the Lower Display Line $ for about five secondsbefore that portion of the display returns to the normalsurround mode indication.

For Dolby Digital and DTS sources, a numerical indica-tion (such as 3/2/2.1) will appear, showing the num-ber of channels present in the data.

The first number in the display message indicates howmany discrete front-channel signals are present.

• A “3” tells you that separate front left, center andfront right signals are available. This will be displayedfor Dolby Digital 5.1 and DTS 5.1 programs.

• A “2” tells you that separate front left and right sig-nals are available, but there is no discrete centerchannel signal. This will be displayed for DolbyDigital bitstreams that have stereo program material.

• A “1” tells you that there is only a mono channelavailable in the Dolby Digital bitstream.

The middle number in the display message indicateshow many discrete surround channel signals are present.

• A "3" tells you that separate, discrete left surround,center surround and right surround signals are pres-ent. This is available only on discs with DTS-ES digital audio.

• A “2” tells you that separate surround left and rightsignals are available. This will be displayed for DolbyDigital 5.1 and DTS 5.1 programs.

• A “1” tells you that there is only a single, surround-encoded surround channel. This will appear forDolby Digital bitstreams that have matrix encoding.

• A “0” indicates that there is no surround channelinformation. This will be displayed for two-channelstereo programs.

The last number indicates whether there is a discretelow-frequency effects (LFE) channel. This is the “.1” inthe common abbreviation of “5.1” sound and it is aspecial channel that contains only bass frequencies.

• A “.1” tells you that an LFE channel is present. Thiswill be displayed for Dolby Digital 5.1 and DTS 5.1programs, as available.

• A “0” indicates that there is no LFE channel infor-mation available. However, even when there is nodedicated LFE channel, low-frequency sound will bepresent at the subwoofer output when the speakerconfiguration is set to show the presence of a subwoofer.

• The information in the right side of the display willtell you if the digital audio data contains a specialflag 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 andES-ON or ES-OFF for DTS bitstreams.

When a 2.0 or 5.1 digital source is playing on a sys-tem configured for 5.1operation, you may use DolbyDigital EX, DTS-ES, Logic 7/7 or Dolby Pro Logic IIxto add rear channels for full 7.1 sound fields. Note,however, that the availability of specific modes forpost-processing is dependant on the format of theincoming source material. While some combinations

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(e.g., a Dolby Digital or DTS 5.1 source with Logic7/7 or Dolby Pro Logic IIx post-processing) are allow-able, others (e.g. A Dolby Digital 5.1 source with DTSNeo:6) are not. If you wish to add surround backchannels to a 2.0 or 5.1 source we recommend thatyou experiment with the various options to see whichmay be available and which are best suited to yourtaste and listening environment.

It is always a good idea to check the readout for thechannel data to make certain that it matches the audiologo information shown on the back of a DVD pack-age. In some cases, you will see an indication for“2/0/0” even when the disc contains a full 5.1, or3/2/.1, signal. When this happens, check the audiooutput settings for your DVD player or the audio menuselections for the specific disc being played to makecertain that the player is sending the correct signal to the AVR.

PCM PlaybackPCM is the abbreviation for Pulse Code Modulation,the digital signal format used for standard CD play-back, and other non-Dolby Digital and non-DTS digitalsources such as Mini-Disc. When a PCM signal isdetected, the Lower Display Line $ will brieflyshow a message with the letters PCM, in addition to areadout of the sampling frequency of the digital signal.

In most cases, this will be PCM 44.1kHz orPCM 48kHz, though in the case of speciallymastered, high-resolution audio discs, you will see aPCM 96kHz indication. Note that the samplingrate displayed is that of the incoming digital signal, andnot the upsampled rate that may be applied to PCMsources when Dolby Pro Logic or Pro Logic II pro-cessing is applied, as shown on page 21.

During PCM playback, you may select any surroundmode except one of the Dolby Digital or DTS/DTS-ESmodes.

Speaker/Channel IndicatorsIn addition to the bitstream indicators, the AVR 435features a set of unique channel-input indicators thattell you how many channels of digital information arebeing received and/or whether the digital signal isinterrupted (Figure 21).

Figure 21

The letters inside the boxes tell you which channelsare receiving an input signal. Since conventional ana-log audio is only two channels, the “L” and “R” letterswill light with any analog source. When a digital sourceis in use you will see letters displayed that correspondto the number of channels in the incoming datastream, which may be just the L and R for two chan-nel PCM or 2.0 Dolby Digital material. When a 5.1signal is being received the L/C/R/SL/SR indicatorswill light, with the LFE indication also being shownwhen an LFE signal is present. All seven indicators,including the SBL/SBR letters will light for a 7.1 sig-nal, and a horizontal line is shown to connect theSBL/SBR indicators when a 6.1 source is in use.

It is important to note that although Dolby Digital, forexample, is referred to as a “5.1” system, not all DolbyDigital DVDs or programs are encoded for 5.1. Thus, itis sometimes normal for a DVD with a Dolby Digitalsoundtrack to trigger only the “L” and “R” indicators.

NOTE: Many DVD discs are recorded with both “5.1”and “2.0” versions of the same soundtrack. Whenplaying a DVD, always be certain to check the type ofmaterial on the disc. Most discs show this informationin the form of a listing or icon on the back of the discjacket. When a disc does offer multiple soundtrackchoices, you may have to make some adjustments toyour DVD player (usually with the “Audio Select” buttonor in a menu screen on the disc) to send a full 5.1feed to the AVR 435. It is also possible for the type of signal feed to change during the course of a DVD’splayback. In some cases, the previews of specialmaterial will only be recorded in 2.0 audio, while themain feature is available in 5.1 audio. The AVR 435will automatically sense changes to the bitstream andchannel count and reflect them in these indicators.

The letters used by the Speaker/Channel InputIndicators @ will flash to indicate when a bitstreamhas been interrupted. This will happen when a digitalinput source is selected before the playback starts, orwhen a digital source such as a DVD is paused. Theflashing indicators remind you that the playback hasstopped due to the absence of a digital signal and notthrough any fault of the AVR 435. This is normal, andthe digital playback will resume once the playback isstarted again.

The boxes around the channel indication letters areused to show which speakers are configured in yoursystem. A small box around the letter indicates that a“Small” speaker has been assigned to that position,while a larger, double box indicates a “Large” speakerassignment.

Note that in some cases, such as an analog stereo or2.0 digital source you will see empty speaker positionboxes, which indicates that the speaker is active andwill receiver sound, but that there is no discrete signal

for that channel. In other cases you may see letterswith no speaker boxes. This indicates that there is adiscrete signal for that channel, but due to the modein use (e.g. Dolby VS with a 5.1 source) there is nosignal being sent to the channel.

Night ModeA special feature of Dolby Digital is the Night mode,which enables specially encoded Dolby Digital inputsources to be played back with full digital intelligibilitywhile reducing the minimum peak level by 1/4 to 1/3.This prevents abruptly loud transitions from disturbingothers, without reducing the impact of the digitalsource. The Night mode is available only when DolbyDigital signals with special data are being played.

The Night mode may be engaged when a DolbyDigital DVD is playing by pressing the Night ModeButton T on the remote. Next, press the ⁄/¤Navigation Button o to select either the middlerange or full compression versions of the Night mode. To turn the Night mode off, press the ⁄/¤Navigation Button o until the message in thelower third of the video display and in the LowerDisplay Line $ reads D-RANGE OFF.

The Night mode may also be selected to always be onat either level of compression using the options in theDOLBY SURROUND menu. See page 23 forinformation on using the menus to set this option.

MP3 Audio PlaybackThe AVR 435 is one of the few receivers equipped foronboard decoding for the MP3 audio format used bycomputers and portable audio devices. By offeringMP3 decoding, the AVR 435 is able to deliver preciseconversion of the digital signals to an analog output,along with the benefits of listening to the MP3 audiothrough the AVR 435’s high-current amplifier and thespeakers from your surround system, rather than thesmaller speakers and low-powered amplifiers typicallyused with computers.

To take advantage of the AVR 435’s MP3 capabilities,simply connect the S/P-DIF output of a computer’ssound card or the S/P-DIF output of a portable digitalaudio device to either the rear panel Digital Inputs

or the front-panel Digital Inputs KM.When the digital signal is available, the Lower Display Line $ will indicate that an MP3 bitstreamis present, and the audio will begin playing.

NOTES:• The AVR 435 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 opticalor coaxial, but the signal must be in the S/P-DIF

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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 questionsabout the data output format from your computer or a sound card, check with the device’s owner’smanual or contact the manufacturer’s technical support area.

• If your computer or sound card’s digital output is notcapable of direct connection to the AVR 435, youmay use an optional, external transcoder to convertthe USB output of a computer to a format compati-ble with the AVR.

• Due to the wide variation in MP3 formats andencoding speeds, it is possible that the AVR 435may not be compatible with all MP3 input signals.Some may produce unacceptable results and somemay not be decoded. This is not a fault of either thecomputer or the AVR 435, but rather a by-productof the unpredictable nature of MP3 playback.

IMPORTANT NOTES ON DIGITAL PLAYBACK:• When playing DVDs, please note that even when you

have selected a specific digital audio format for play-back, an individual disc may change formats or thenumber of available channels during playback. Forexample, even if you select a DTS mode for the movie,you may see Dolby Digital in use when the trailers,menus or copyright warnings are playing. This is not afault with either the AVR or your DVD player, as bothare responding to the way the disc was created.

• When viewing digital television signals, note that thenumber of audio channels available may vary duringthe course of a program, depending on the content.For example, while a sports even may have 5.1sound, the commercials or local station content maybe in 2.0. In addition, not all local stations are currentlyequipped for carrying the 5.1 digital audio signals. Thismay mean that even though the actual program isproduced with 5.1, it may be transmitted in a 2.0configuration in some areas. Your AVR will automaticallychange to react to the proper type of audio stream if itis changed by the broadcast station.

• Although the AVR 435 will decode virtually all currentDVD movies, CDs and HDTV sources, it is possiblethat some future digital sources may not be compati-ble with the AVR 435.

• Not all digitally encoded programs contain full 5.1-or 6.1-channel audio. Consult the program guidethat accompanies the DVD or laser disc to deter-mine which type of audio has been recorded on thedisc. The AVR 435 will automatically sense the typeof digital surround encoding used and adjust toaccommodate it.

• When a digital source is playing, you may not beable to select some of the analog surround modessuch as Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Pro Logic IIx,Stereo, Hall, Theater or Logic 7.

• When a Dolby Digital or DTS source is playing,it is not possible to make an analog recording usingthe Tape Outputs and Video 1 or Video 2Audio Outputs . However, the digital signalswill be passed through to the Digital AudioOutputs ikM.

Tuner OperationThe AVR 435’s tuner is capable of tuning AM, FM andFM Stereo broadcast stations. Stations may be tunedmanually, or they may be stored as favorite station pre-sets and recalled from a 30-position memory.

Station Selection1. Press the AM/FM Tuner Selector Button

on the remote to select the tuner as an input. Thetuner may be selected from the front panel byeither pressing the Input Source Selector 7until the tuner is active or by pressing the TunerBand Selector 5.

2. Press the AM/FM Tuner Select Button orTuner Band Selector 5 again to switch betweenAM and FM so that the desired frequency band isselected.

3. Press the Tuning Mode Selector 8l to selectmanual or automatic tuning.

When the button is pressed so that AUTO/STEREO appears in the Upper Display Line#, each press of the Tuning Selectors 4wwill put the tuner in a scan mode that seeks thenext higher or lower frequency station with accept-able signal strength. An AUTO ST TUNEDindication will momentarily appear when the station stops at a stereo FM station, and anAUTO TUNED indication will momentarilyappear when an AM or monaural FM station istuned. Press the Tuning buttons again to scan tothe next receivable station.

When the button is pressed so that MANUAL/MONO appears in the Upper Display Line #,each tap of the Selector will increase or decreasethe frequency by one increment. When the tunerreceives a strong enough signal for adequatereception, MANUAL TUNED will appear inthe Lower Display Line $.

4. Stations may also be tuned directly in either theautomatic or manual mode. To enter a station’s fre-quency directly, first select the AM or FM band asdesired be pressing the AM/FM Tuner Select

Button 5 . Next, press the Direct Buttoni. Within 5 seconds of when DIRECT INscrolls in the Upper Display Line #, enter thestation frequency by pressing the Numeric Keysk. If you press an incorrect button while enteringa direct frequency, press the Clear Button j tostart over.

NOTE: When the FM reception of a station is weak,audio quality will be increased by switching to Monomode by pressing the Tuning Mode Button 8lso that MANUAL/MONO appears momentarilyin the Upper Display Line # and then goes out.This will also activate manual tuning mode.

Preset TuningUsing the remote, up to 30 stations may be stored in theAVR 435’s memory for easy recall using the front-panelcontrols or the remote.

To enter a station into the memory, first tune the stationusing the steps outlined above. Then:

1. Press the Memory Button on the remote; thestation’s frequency will flash.

2. Within five seconds, press the Numeric Keys kcorresponding to the location where you wish to storethis station’s frequency. Once entered, the presetnumber 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 thatcorrespond to the desired station’s memory location.

• To manually tune through the list of stored preset sta-tions one by one, press the Preset Stations SelectorButtons 6v on the front panel or remote.

RecordingIn normal operation, the audio or video source selected for listening through the AVR 435 is sent tothe record outputs. This means that any program youare watching or listening to may be recorded simplyby placing machines connected to the outputs forTape Outputs or Video 1/Video 2 Audio andVideo Outputs ‡· in the record mode.

When a digital audio recorder is connected to theDigital Audio Outputs ik, you are able to recordthe digital signal using a CD-R, MiniDisc or other digi-tal recording system.

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

nal is present, and they do not convert an analoginput to a digital signal, or change the format of thedigital signal. In addition, the digital recorder mustbe compatible with the output signal. For example,the PCM digital input from a CD player may berecorded on a CD-R or MiniDisc, but Dolby Digital or DTS signals may not.

• Please make certain that you are aware of anycopyright restrictions on any material you copy.Unauthorized duplication of copyrighted materials isprohibited by federal law.

Output Level Trim AdjustmentNormal output level adjustment for the AVR 435 isestablished using EzSet/EQ, as outlined on pages23–26. In some cases, however, it may be desirableto adjust the output levels using program material suchas a test disc, or a selection you are familiar with.Additionally, the output level for the subwoofer canonly be adjusted using this procedure.

To adjust the output levels using program material, firstset the reference volume for the front left and front rightchannels using the Volume Control )rî.

Once the reference level has been set, press theChannel Select Button n and FRONT LLEVEL will appear in the Lower Display Line$. To change the level, first press the Set Buttonq, and then use the ⁄/¤ Navigation Buttono to 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 SetButton q and then press the ⁄/¤ NavigationButton o to select the next output-channel locationthat you wish to adjust. To adjust the subwoofer level,press the ⁄/¤ Navigation Button o untilWOOFER LEVEL appears in the LowerDisplay Line $ or on-screen display.

Repeat the procedure as needed until all channelsrequiring adjustment have been set. When all adjust-ments have been made and no further adjustmentsare made for 5 seconds, the AVR 435 will return tonormal operation.

The output levels may also be adjusted using the on-screen menu system to either the internal test tone or an external test disc by following the instructionsshown on page 29.

Dim FunctionSince the AVR 435 will often be used when movies or other video programming is viewed under low-lightconditions, you may wish to lower the brightness ofthe front-panel displays and indicators so that they donot distract from the video presentation. You may dimthe displays using the menu system, as shown onpage 39, or you may control the brightness directlyfrom the remote.

Simply press the Dim Button m once to dim thefront 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 blue lightingaround the Standby/On Switch 1 will continue tostay lit as a reminder that the AVR is still turned on.The accent lighting for the Volume Control ) willremain at its normal level, rather than dim when thepanel displays are at half brightness.

Note that all changes to the front-panel brightnesslevel are temporary; the displays will return to fullbrightness after the AVR is turned off and then onagain. To return the displays to full brightness withoutturning the unit off, press the Dim Button m asneeded until the displays are on.

In addition to lowering the brightness of the displays or turning them off completely, you may wish to havethem appear whenever a button on the remote orfront panel is pushed, and then gradually fade out aftera set time period. You may do this by making theappropriate settings in the VFD FADE TIMEOUT line of the ADVANCED SELECTMenu, as shown on page 39.

Memory BackupThis product is equipped with a memory backup sys-tem that preserves the system configuration informa-tion and tuner presets if the unit is accidentallyunplugged or subjected to a power outage. This mem-ory will last for at least four weeks, after which time allinformation must be reentered.

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The AVR 435 is equipped with a number of advancedfeatures that add extra flexibility to the unit’s operation.While it is not necessary to use these features tooperate the unit, they provide additional options thatyou may wish to use.

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Front-Panel-Display FadeIn normal operation, the front-panel displays and indi-cators remain on at full brightness, although you mayalso dim them or turn them off as shown on page 35.As an additional option, you may also set the AVR sothat the displays are on whenever a button is pressedon the front panel or remote, but then fade out after aset period of time.

To set the front-panel displays to the Fade mode,press the OSD Button U to bring the Master Menu to the screen. Press the ⁄/¤ NavigationButton o so that the Ô cursor is pointed to theADVANCED line, and press the Set Button qto enter the ADVANCED SELECT menu(Figure 22).

With the ADVANCED SELECT menu onyour video display, press the ⁄/¤ NavigationButton o so that the Ô cursor is pointed to theVFD FADE TIME OUT line. Next, press the‹/› Navigation Button o so that the amount of time that you wish the displays to fade out after a button is pressed is shown. When OFF is selectedthere is no display fade-out.

Once this time is set and the unit returned to normaloperation, the displays will remain on for the time peri-od selected whenever a button is pressed on the frontpanel or remote. After that time they will gradually fadeout, with the exception of the lighting surrounding theStandby/On Switch 1, which remains on to remindyou that the AVR is turned on. Note that if the displayshave been turned completely off using the DimButton, as shown on page 38, the Fade function willnot operate.

If you wish to make adjustments to other items on the ADVANCED SELECT menu, press the⁄/¤ Navigation Button o so that the Ô cursoris next to the desired item, or place the Ô cursor nextto the BACK TO MASTER MENU line andpress the Set Button q to make an adjustment to

another menu. If you have completed all adjustments,press the OSD Button U to exit the menu system.

Display BrightnessThe AVR 435’s front-panel displays and indicators areset at a default brightness level that is sufficient forviewing in a normally lit room. However, you may wishto occasionally lower the brightness of the display, orturn it off completely.

To change the display brightness setting for a specificlistening session, you will need to make an adjustmentin the ADVANCED SELECT menu. To start,press the OSD Button U to bring the MASTERMENU to the screen. Press the ¤ NavigationButton o, until the cursor is next to theADVANCED line. Press the Set Button q toenter the ADVANCED SELECT menu (Figure 22).

Next, press ‹/› Navigation Button o the until thecursor is next to the VFD line. Press the › NavigationButton o until the desired brightness level is high-lighted in the video display. When FULL is highlighted,the display is at its normal brightness. When HALF ishighlighted, the display is at half the normal brightnesslevel. When OFF is highlighted, all of the front-panelindicators will go dark. However, the blue lighting sur-rounding the Standby/On Switch 1 will remain litto remind you that the AVR is still turned on.

Once the desired brightness level is selected, it willremain in effect until it is changed again or until theunit is turned off.

If you wish to make other adjustments, press the⁄/¤ Navigation Button o until the Ô cursor isnext to the desired setting or the BACK TOMASTER MENU line and press the Set Buttonq. If you have no other adjustments to make, pressthe OSD Button U to exit the menu system.

Turn-On Volume LevelAs is the case with most audio/video receivers, whenthe AVR 435 is turned on, it will always return to thevolume setting in effect when the unit was turned off.However, you may prefer to always have the AVR 435turn on at a specific setting, regardless of what waslast in use when the unit was turned off. To change thedefault condition so that the same volume level isalways used at turn-on, you will need to make anadjustment in the ADVANCED SELECTmenu. To start, press the OSD Button U to bringthe MASTER MENU (Figure 1) to the screen.Press the ¤ Navigation Button o, until the cursoris next to the ADVANCED line. Press the SetButton q to enter the ADVANCED SELECTmenu (Figure 22).

Next, make certain that the cursor is next to theVOLUME DEFAULT line by pressing the⁄/¤ Navigation Button o as needed. Press the› Navigation Button o so that the word ON ishighlighted. To set the actual turn-on level, press the¤ Navigation Button o once so that the cursoris next to the DEFAULT VOL SET line. Pressthe ‹/› Navigation Button o until the desiredvolume level is shown on the DEFAULT VOLSET line. This setting may NOT be made with theregular volume controls.

NOTE: Since the setting for the turn-on volume can-not be heard while the setting is being made, you may wish to determine the setting before making theadjustment. To do this, listen to any source and adjustthe volume to the desired level using the regularVolume Controls )rî. When the desired volume level to be used at turn-on is reached, make anote of the setting as it appears in the lower third ofthe video screen or in the Lower Display Line $.(A typical volume level will appear as a negative number such as –25dB.) When making the adjust-ment, use the ‹/› Navigation Button o to enterthis setting.

Unlike some of the other adjustments in this menu, theturn-on volume default will remain in effect until it ischanged or turned off in this menu, even when theunit is turned off.

If you wish to make other adjustments, press the⁄/¤ Navigation Button o until the on-screenÔ cursor is next to the desired setting or the BACK TO MASTER MENU line, and pressthe Set Button q. If you have no other adjust-ments to make, press the OSD Button U to exitthe menu system.

Semi-OSD SettingsThe semi-OSD system places one-line messages atthe lower third of the video display screen wheneverthe Volume, Input Source, Surround mode, tuner frequency or any of the configuration settings ischanged. The semi-OSD system is helpful in that itenables you to have feedback on any control changesor remote commands using the video display when itis 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 timethe displays remain on the screen. Both of thoseoptions are possible with the AVR 435.

To adjust the on-screen appearance of the semi-OSDsystem, press the OSD Button U to bring theMASTER MENU to the screen. Press the ¤Navigation Button o, until the on-screen Ôcursor is next to the ADVANCED line.

* A D V A N C E D S E L E C T *

→→ VFD FADE TIME OUT: OFF

VFD :FULL HALF OFF

VOLUME DEFAULT : OFF ON

SEMI OSD TIME OUT: 5S

FULL OSD TIME OUT:20S

AUTO POLL :OFF ON

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Press the Set Button q to enter theADVANCED SELECT menu.

When the ADVANCED SELECT menuappears, press the ⁄/¤ Navigation Button oso that the cursor is pointing to the SEMIOSD/TIME OUT line. Select one of theseoptions:

• To keep the semi-OSD system activated, but toadjust the length of time the displays remain on thescreen, press the ‹/› Navigation Button ountil the desired time-out is shown. The default setting is 5 seconds.

• To turn the semi-OSD system off so that it does notappear at any time, press the ‹/› NavigationButton o so that OFF is shown on the rightside of the line.

If you wish to make other adjustments, press the⁄/¤ Navigation Button o until the cursor is nextto the desired setting or the BACK TO MAS-TER MENU line and press the Set Button q. Ifyou have no other adjustments to make, press theOSD Button U to exit the menu system.

Full-OSD Time-Out AdjustmentThe FULL OSD menu system is used to simplifythe setup and adjustment of the AVR 435 by using aseries of on-screen menus. The factory default settingfor these menus leaves them on the screen for 20seconds after a period of inactivity before they disap-pear from the screen (Time-Out). Time-Out is a safetymeasure to prevent image retention of the menu textin your monitor or projector, which might happen if itwere left on indefinitely. However, some viewers mayprefer a slightly longer or shorter period before the on-screen display disappears.

To change the full-OSD Time-Out, you will need to make an adjustment in the ADVANCEDSELECT menu (Figure 17). To start the adjust-ment, press the OSD Button U to bring theMASTER MENU to the screen. Press the ¤Navigation Button o, until the on-screen Ôcursor is next to the ADVANCED line. Press theSet Button q to enter the ADVANCEDSELECT menu (Figure 22).

At the ADVANCED SELECT menu (Fig. 22)make certain that the cursor is next to the FULLOSD TIME OUT line by pressing the ⁄/¤Navigation Button o as needed. Next, press the‹/› Navigation Button o until the desired time isdisplayed in seconds. Unlike most of the other optionsin this menu, this is a permanent setting change, and

the Time-Out entry will remain in effect until it ischanged, even if the unit is turned off.

If you wish to make other adjustments, press the⁄/¤ Navigation Button o until the cursor isnext to the desired setting or the BACK TOMASTER MENU line and press the Set Buttonq. If you have no other adjustments to make, pressthe OSD Button U to exit the menu system.

Digital Auto-Poll Settings

In order to provide the greatest flexibility in accom-modating the widest range of sources, the AVR 435includes both analog and digital audio inputs for allsources. In most cases you will want to use one or theother, but not both. However, in some circumstances itis desirable to make both an analog and digital con-nection between a source device and the AVR.

An important application for dual audio connections iswith cable or satellite boxes, where the audio outputmay change depending on the channel being viewedand the type of audio the cable system or satellitereceiver associates with it. To eliminate the need toconstantly switch back and for to select an audio typeeach time you change channels, the AVR 435 is pro-grammed by default to automatically “poll” the audioinputs. When a digital audio stream it is selected first,but if the digital audio is removed the AVR will switchto the analog inputs associated with that input as aback-up. In most systems this is the correct operationand no further change is required.

However, if this configuration does not suit your sys-tem application the AVR 435 gives you the flexibility to turn the digital audio auto polling on or off on aninput-by-input basis. When the Auto Polling is set toOFF, the system will keep the digital audio inputactive and not attempt to switch to the analog sourceeven when the digital data stream stops.

If you wish to change the auto poll setting, first selectthe input you wish to configure by pressing the appro-priate Input Selector dD on the remote, or onthe SOURCE line pf the IN/OUT SETUPmenu (Figure 2). Next, with the ADVANCEDSELECT MENU (Figure 22) on the screen,press the ‹/› Navigation Button o so that thecursor is pointing to the AUTO POLL line. Pressthe ‹/› Navigation Button o to change a defaultsetting so that OFF is shown in highlighted video orto ON so that the original setting is restored and theauto polling is once again activated.

Since this setting is unique to each input, you must return to the INPUT SETUP menu to change any other inputs. To do that, press the ‹/›Navigation Button o so that the cursor is pointing to the BACK TO MASTER MENUline and press the Set Button q. At the

MASTER MENU (Figure 1), press the ‹/›Navigation Button o so that the cursor is pointingto the IN/OUT SETUP line. Press the SetButton q and then follow the instructions shown onpage xx to change the input source. Return to theADVANCED MENU to reconfigure the autopoll setting for the newly selected input.

When all changes to the Auto Poll settings have beenmade, press the ‹/› Navigation Button oto select another configuration option on theADVANCED SETUP Menu, move the cursorto BACK TO MASTER MENU line and pressthe Set Button q to make a change to anothermenu option, or simply press the OSD Button Uto exit the menu system.

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The AVR 435 is fully equipped to operate as the con-trol center for a complete multiroom system that iscapable of sending one source to a second zone inthe house while a separate source is listened to in themain room. In addition to providing for control over the selection of the remote source and its volume, theAVR 435 offers a comprehensive range of options forpowering the speakers in the second zone.

• Using the line-level Multiroom Audio Outputs j,the selected source may be fed to optional, externalpower amplifiers that may be matched to thespecifics of the installation.

• When the main room system is configured for 5.1operation, the Surround Back Left/Right amplifierchannels may be used to power the remote zone sothat no additional amplifiers are required.

• Using built-in A-BUS Ready technology, optional A-BUS modules may be connected to the AVR 435via a single Category 5/5e wire, so that remotezone speakers may be powered directly from the A-BUS module without the need for additionalpower, IR sensor or volume control wires to be run to the second zone.

In addition, the AVR 435 includes a remote IR sensorinput so that remote control commands from the Zone II remote included with the unit may be transmittedto the unit, while standard IR input/output jacks allowthe remote zone’s commands to be sent to compatibleIR-controlled source devices.

Installation

Although simple remote room systems may beinstalled by the average do-it-yourself hobbyist,the complexity of your multizone/multiroom systeminvolves running wires inside of walls where the servicesof a specially trained installer may be required.Regardless of who does the work, please rememberthat local building codes may govern in-wall electricalwork, including proper specification of any wiring usedand the way in which it is connected. You are respon-sible for making certain that all multiroom installationwork is done properly and in compliance with all appli-cable codes and regulations.

For standard installations, follow the instructions shownon pages 17–18 for the connection of speaker wireand IR remote wiring to the AVR 435.

For installations where the Surround Back Left/Rightamplifier channels are used to power the remote zone,make certain that the system is configured for thattype of operation, as shown on this page.

For installations where A-BUS modules are used, fol-low the instructions provided with the A-BUS remotemodules or keypads. Additional information will also bemade available through the Harman Kardon Web siteat www.harmankardon.com.

RS-232 ControlThe AVR 435 is rare among A/V receivers in that itprovides the capability for full remote control fromcompatible computers or specialized remote controlsystems. RS-232 programming requires specializedprogramming 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 forremote control, visit the Harman Kardon Web site atwww.harmankardon.com or contact our customerservice department.

Multiroom SetupOnce the audio and IR link connections have beenmade, the AVR 435 needs to be configured for multi-room operation. Press the OSD Button U to bringthe MASTER MENU (Figure 1) to the screen.Press the ¤ Navigation Button o, until the on-screen Ô cursor is next to the MULTI-ROOMline. Press the Set Button q to enter theMULTI-ROOM menu (Figure 23).

Figure 23

When the MULTI-ROOM menu appears, thecursor will be at the MULTI-ROOM line. Sincethis line is used to turn the system on and off, don’tmake an adjustment here unless you wish to turn thesystem on at this time. To turn the system on, press the› Navigation Button o so that ON is highlighted.If you do not wish to turn the system on at this time orto proceed to the next step, press the ¤ NavigationButton o once so that the Ô on-screen cursor isnext to the MULTI IN line.

At the MULTI IN line, press the ‹/› NavigationButton o until the desired input to the multiroom system appears in the highlighted video. When theselection has been made, press the ¤ NavigationButton o once so that the cursor is next to theMULTI VOL line.

At the MULTI VOL line, press the ‹/›Navigation Button o until 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 beenmade, press the ⁄/¤ Navigation Button o untilthe cursor is next to the BACK TO MASTERMENU line. If you have no other adjustments tomake, press the OSD Button U to exit the menusystem.

Surround Channel Amplifier AssignmentThe AVR 435 is equipped with seven full-poweramplifier channels to allow for complete 7.1-channeloperation. However, if your system is only configuredfor 5.1 channels in the main listening room, you maytake advantage of the “extra” two channels by usingthem to power speakers placed in a second zonelocation. This enables you to use the multiroom capabili-ties of the AVR 435 without the cost of an additional,external power amplifier.

To change the setting so that the Surround Backamplifiers are fed by the source selected through the Multiroom system rather than the SBL/SBR channels of the main room, make certain that theMULTI-ROOM SETUP menu (Figure 23) is on the screen, and then press the ⁄/¤Navigation Button o so that the cursor is point tothe SB AMPS line. Press the ⁄/¤ NavigationButton o so that MULTI is shown in highlight-ed video. When this change is made, connect thewires feeding the speakers in the remote zone to theSurround Back/Multiroom Speaker Outlets ‚.

Note that when the SBL/SBR speakers are set formultiroom operation, you may still configure theAVR 435 for 7.1 modes in the main listening room bymaking certain that the SURR BACK line in theSPEAKER SIZE menu (Figure 15) is set toSMALL or LARGE, as shown in the instructionson page 27. When that is done the word MULTIwill appear next to the large or small designator toalert you to the fact that the internal SBL/SBR ampli-fiers are assigned to the multiroom system, and thatan optional, external two-channel power amplifier mustbe connected to the SBL/SBR Preamp Outputs £in order to use surround back channel speakers

Once this setting is made, press the ⁄/¤Navigation Button o to select another configura-tion item on this page, or press the OSD Button Uif you have completed your adjustments to the Multi-room system.

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Multiroom OperationWhen operating the AVR 435 from a remote roomlocation where an IR sensor link has been connectedto the AVR 435’s rear panel Multiroom IR Input f,you may use either the main remote control or theZone II remote. To turn on the multiroom feed, pressthe AVR Selector e∫ to turn the unit on to thelast source, or any of the other Selector Buttonsç∂dXh to turn on to a specific source.

As long as an IR feed to the AVR 435 has beenestablished from the remote room, using any of thebuttons on either remote will control the remote loca-tion volume rî, change the tuner frequencywÉ, change the tuner preset v© or mutethe output W˚.

If the Remote IR Output Jack h on the AVR 435 is connected to an IR Input jack on compatibleHarman Kardon audio components such as CD, DVDor cassette players, the transport functions of thosemachines may also be controlled using the TransportControls tuƒ©˙∆ on eitherremote control.

To turn the system off from the remote room, pressthe Power Off Button aå. Remember that theAVR 435 may be turned on or off from the remoteroom, regardless of the system’s operation or status inthe main room.

NOTE: When the tuner is selected as the source forthe remote zone, any change to the frequency or pre-set will also change the station being listened to in themain room, if the tuner is in use there. Similarly, ifsomeone in the main room changes the station, thechange will also have an impact on the remote room.

To turn on the Multiroom system from the main listen-ing room, which is necessary before any A-BUS prod-ucts connected to the AVR may be used, press theMultiroom Button Q on the remote. When theMULTI 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 o so that display changes toMULTI ON. Press the Set Button q again toactivate the setting. Note that this method may beused to turn the Multiroom system on or off evenwhen the AVR is in the Standby mode in the main listening room.

When the Multiroom system is turned on, the inputselected using the Multiroom menu will be fed to theMultiroom Audio Outputs j on the rear panel aswell as the A-BUS Connector ∞. The volume will beas set in the previous selection, although it may also be

adjusted using an optional IR sensor and the Zone IIremote in the remote location, or the A-BUS keypad,or on the optional audio power amplifier connected tothe Multiroom Audio Outputs j.

Although changes to the input source or remote roomvolume will normally be made using an IR sensor inthe remote room that is connected to the AVR, it isalso possible to change those settings from the mainlistening room. This is useful for situations where someor all of the remote rooms do not have an IR sensor,or to take control over the remote room without actu-ally being in that room.

In addition to using the MULTIROOM menu, asshown on the previous page, you may change thesource or volume in the remote zone using theremote. Press the Multiroom Button ` on theremote, and when the MULTI ON/OFF mes-sage appears in the on-screen display and the LowerDisplay Line $, press the Set Button q andthen press the ⁄/¤ Navigation Button o totoggle past that message to MULTI LEVEL orMULTI INPUT.

To change the remote room’s input source, whenMULTI INPUT appears, press the Set Buttonq, and then press the ⁄/¤ Navigation Buttono until the desired input appears in the on-screendisplay and in the Lower Display Line $.Remember that only analog or PCM input sourcesmay be selected for use with the Multiroom system.Dolby Digital or DTS sources are not available to theMultiroom system.

To change the remote room’s volume, whenMULTI LEVEL appears, press the Set Buttonq, and press the ⁄/¤ Navigation Button oto change the volume setting. Note that this volumeadjustment controls the level for the output to theMultiroom Audio Outputs j and for any speakersconnected to the Surround Back/MultiroomSpeaker Outputs ‚ when the Surround Back am-plifier channels are configured for Multiroom use, asshown on page 41. This adjustment does NOT changethe volume level for any room where an A-BUS module is used, as that setting is only adjustable usingthe A-BUS module’s volume control or a remotepointed at the A BUS module’s built-in sensor.

Once the Multiroom system is turned on, it will remainon even if the AVR 435 is placed in the Standbymode in the main room by pressing the Power OffButton å or the Main Power Switch A on thefront panel.

The Multiroom system will remain on even if the unit isturned off in the main room. In that event, although

front-panel indicators and the accent lighting aroundthe volume control will turn off, a MULTI ONmessage will remain in the Lower Display Line $and the lighting around the Standby/On switch willremain blue when the unit is in the Standby mode inthe main room to remind you that power is still appliedto the unit, and that it is being used for Multiroomoperation elsewhere in the house. Remember that ifyou turn the unit completely off by pressing the MainPower Switch A, the feed to the second zone willalso be turned off.

When the AVR 435 is turned off in the main room,the Multiroom system may be turned on at any timeby pressing the Multiroom Button `, or any of theSelector Buttons ∫ç∂ in the remote room.

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The AVR 435 remote is factory-programmed for all functions needed to operate the unit. In addition,it is also preprogrammed to operate most recent Harman Kardon DVD players and changers, CD players and changers, CD recorders and cassettedecks. The codes for other brand devices may be programmed into the AVR 435 remote using its extensive library of remote codes or a head-to-headlearning process for codes not in the internal library.

Thanks to the remote’s advanced technology and two-line LCD display, it is no longer necessary to look up cumbersome codes when programming theremote; following the steps outlined below, you simplysearch for the brand name from the remote’s memory.We recommend that you first try the preprogrammedcode entry method. If that procedure is not successful,then try the code-learning method.

Preprogrammed Code EntryThe easiest way to program the remote for operationwith a source device from another brand is to followthese steps:

1. Turn on the power to the device you wish to pro-gram into the AVR remote. This is important, as in alater step you will need to see whether the deviceturns off to determine whether the remote has beenprogrammed for the proper remote codes.

2. Press and hold the Program Button y forabout three seconds while the message shown in Figure 24 appears in the remote’s LCDInformation Display c. Release the buttonwhen the red light under the Set Button qappears.

Figure 24

3. The remote’s MAIN MENU message (Figure 25), will appear in the LCD display and the Set Button q will remain illuminated in red. Press the Set Button q to begin the process of selecting a device and locating the proper remote codes.

Figure 25

4. SELECT A DEVICE will appear in the LCDdisplay (Figure 26). Press the ⁄ /¤ NavigationButton o to scroll through the list of devicecategories and press the Set Button q whenthe device you wish to set the codes for appears.For this example, we will select “TV” to enter thecodes needed to operate your TV.

Figure 26

NOTE: The codes for hard-drive recorder products(PVR) such as TiVo® and Replay TV® are programmedby selecting VCR as the device. For satellite-based TiVoproducts, check under the brand name of the product.

5. At the next menu screen on the remote (Fig. 27),press the Set Button q to enter the Manualmode, which means that you will select the brandname of the device from the list programmed intothe remote’s memory.

Figure 27

6. The next menu screen on the remote (Figure 28)will show the start of the list of available brands.Press the ⁄ /¤ Navigation Buttons o untilthe brand name of the device you are program-ming into the remote appears on the lower line ofthe display and then press the Set Button q.

Figure 28

NOTE: If the brand name for the product you wish toprogram does not appear in the list, the codes maystill be available, as some manufacturers share codes.If the desired brand is not listed, press the ClearButton j to exit the programming process,and skip to the instructions shown on page 44 for the“Automatic” method of programming the remote. Ifdesired, or if the codes for your brand are not part of the remote’s library at all, you may still use theremote to program most infrared-controlled productsby “learning” the commands from the product’s original remote into the AVR remote. The instructionsfor Learning Commands are on page 44.

7. The next step is important, as it determines whichcodes will operate the source device or display.Point the AVR remote at the device being pro-grammed and, following the instructions shown inthe remote’s LCD Information Display c,press and release the Numeric Keys k shown on the menu screen (Figure 29) one at a time,starting with the “1” button. After you press the“1” Button k, the remote’s LCD screen willbriefly go blank as the code is being transmitted,but you will see the “transmit” icon in theupper right corner of the display to serve as confirmation that the remote is sending out commands.

Figure 29

8. After you press and release the number key,watch the device being programmed to seewhether it turns off. As shown in the instructionsthat will appear on the next menu screen (Figure 30), if your device has turned off, pressthe Set Button q, and then skip to Step 10. Ifthe unit does not turn off, proceed to the next step.

Figure 30

9. If the device being programmed into the AVRremote does not turn off after you have pressedthe “1” Button k, repeat Steps 7 and 8 bypressing the available numeric keys shown untilthe device turns off. If the device still does not turnoff after all choices have been tried, or if there isonly one number key shown as available to try,the code for this specific device is not in the AVRremote library under that brand name. If that is thecase, press the Clear Button j to exit themanual programming mode. Remember that thecodes may still be stored in the AVR remote’slibrary under another brand, and you can have theremote control search for them by following theinstructions below for automatic programming. Youmay also manually “learn” the codes for mostdevices into the AVR remote by following theLearning Commands instructions on page 44.

10. When the device being programmed does turn offafter a numeric key has been pressed, you mustpress the Set Button q within five seconds toenter the setting into the remote’s memory. Afteryou press the Set Button q, the top line of theLCD display will read SAVING… and then theword SAVED will flash four times in the center ofthe bottom line.

11. When the codes are saved, the remote will returnto normal operation, and whenever you press theInput Selector Button d that was just pro-grammed, the codes for the new device will beused. If no further buttons are pressed, theremote will revert back to the default setting forAVR commands.

NOTE: Some brands share a common remote controlcode for “Power Off” for many models. For that reasonit is possible that even though the remote appears tobe properly programmed, you may find that some but-tons do not appear to issue the correct command. Ifthis is the case, repeat the procedure outlined above,but if more than one numeric key selection is suggestedin Step 7, try a different number to see whether theremote operates correctly. Although the AVR remote ispreprogrammed with an extensive library of codes formany major brands, it is also possible that you mayhave attempted to program a product that is too new

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or too old, and thus not all of its commands will be inthe code library. You may fill in the codes for any buttonthat does not operate properly by using the learningtechnique shown on this page.

Automatic Code EntryIn addition to manual code selection using the brandname list, it is also possible to automatically searchthrough all the codes that are stored in the AVR remote’slibrary to see whether a device will respond even if it is not listed among the brands that appear when you program the remote manually. To automatically searchthrough the codes that are available for a specific devicetype (e.g., DVD, VCR), follow these steps:

1. Turn on the power to the device you wish to program into the AVR remote. This is important because in a later step you will need to see whetherthe device turns off to determine whether the remotehas been programmed for the proper remote codes.

2. Press and hold the Program Button y forabout three seconds while the message shown in Figure 24 appears in the remote’s LCDInformation Display c. Release the buttonwhen the red light under the Set Button qappears.

3. The remote’s MAIN MENU message (Fig. 25)will appear in the LCD display and the Set Buttonq will remain illuminated in red. Press the SetButton q to begin the process of selecting adevice and locating the proper remote codes.

4. SELECT A DEVICE will appear in the LCDdisplay (Figure 26). Press the ⁄ /¤ NavigationButton o to scroll through the list of devicecategories and press the Set Button q whenthe device for which you wish to set the codesappears. For this example, we will select “TV” toenter the codes needed to operate your TV.

5. At the next menu screen on the remote, press the⁄ Navigation Button o so that the bottom lineof the LCD display reads AUTO (Figure 31) andthen press the Set Button q to enter theAutomatic programming mode.

Figure 31

6. As instructed on the next menu screen, press the ⁄ Navigation Button o to begin theautomatic code search process. Your confirmation that the remote is sending out commands is themovement of a square block across the top lineof the LCD display screen while the bottom linereads PLEASE WAIT…. You will also see thetransmit icon in the upper right corner of the LCD

display’s top line to remind you that the remote isworking even though you may not see anythinghappening to the device being programmed.

7. It will take a few seconds for the remote to sendout the first group of commands, after which youwill see a new display in the LCD screen, asshown in Figure 32. Following the instructions, ifthe device being programmed has not turned off,press the ⁄ Navigation Button o again tosend another group of codes. If the device beingprogrammed has turned off, skip to Step 9.

Figure 32

8. By pressing the ⁄ Navigation Button oagain, the remote will send out a new set of commands. When it pauses, follow the instructionsshown in Step 7. Depending on how many codesare stored for a specific device type, you mayhave to repeat this process as many as 15 times.Remember, if the device turns off, skip to Step 9.When all the codes for the device being pro-grammed have been tried, the instruction shownin Figure 33 will appear. This means that thecodes for the product you are trying to programare not in the AVR remote library and you willhave to “learn” them into the remote following theinstructions shown in the next section. Press theSet Button q as instructed to exit the programming process.

Figure 33

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 theNumeric Keys k in sequence, as instructed inFigure 32. Point the remote at the device beingprogrammed, and press the “1” Button k tosee whether the device turns back on.

10. After pressing and releasing the “1” Button k,check to see whether the device has turned backon. If it has, skip to Step 12. If it does not turn off,press the “2” Button k, or the next button inthe numeric sequence if you are repeating the procedure, as instructed by the LCD screen inFigure 34.

Figure 34

11. When pressing the “1” button does not turn the device being programmed back on, repeat the procedure by trying the remainder of theNumeric Keys k in sequence, each time

pressing and then releasing the button to seewhether the new device turns back on. When itdoes, skip to the next step. However, if you try all10 numeric keys and find that the unit will not turnon, you won’t be able to use this method to pro-gram the device. Press the Clear Button j toexit the programming process. You’ll need to followthe Learning Commands instructions below to enterthe codes for this device into the AVR remote.

12. When pressing one of the numeric keys in Step10 or 11 causes the device being programmedto turn back on, follow the instructions shown inFigure 32 and press the Set Button q withinfive seconds of the device turning on. After youpress the Set button, the top line of the LCD dis-play will read SAVING… and then the wordSAVED will flash four times in the center of thebottom line.

13. When the codes are saved, the remote will returnto normal operation, and whenever you press the Input Selector Button d that was just programmed, the codes for the new device will be used. If no further buttons are pressed, theremote will revert back to the default setting forAVR commands.

Learning CommandsOn occasions when the AVR remote does not containthe codes for a particular product’s remote in its built-in library, or when you wish to program a missing orspecial function into one button of a device, the AVRremote’s learning capability allows you to do that. Toteach commands from one product’s remote into theAVR remote:

The AVR 435’s remote not only allows you to “learn”in the commands from any compatible remote; it alsoallows you to learn a separate code into the InputSelector Buttons d. This unique capability allowsyou to configure the remote so that whenever one ofthese buttons is pressed, the remote will not onlyselect the codes for that device for itself, but it willtransmit a separately programmed remote code. Thisis particularly valuable when your system includes asource such as a cable box, satellite receiver or DVDplayer with an HDMI or DVI output that is connecteddirectly to your video display. By programming the display’s input selection remote code for the specificdevice, you can, for example, press the VID 3/CableInput Selector Button d and not only have theAVR switch to a cable set-top for audio selection andhave the AVR remote use remote codes for the cablebox, but you can send a code to the display thatselects the HDMI or DVI input used for a direct con-nection between the set-top and your display.

Before learning codes, note that all buttons on theremote may have a command “learned” except for

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Clear j, Program y, Light z and theMacro Buttons R.

The learning process requires that both the device’soriginal remote and the AVR remote be available.Before pressing any buttons on either remote, placethem so that the IR transmitter on the remote from thedevice to be programmed is facing the Infrared Lensk on the AVR remote. The two remotes should beno more than an inch apart, and there should not beany direct sunlight or other bright light source near theremotes.

Learning Keys for an Entire Device Remote

1. Press and hold the Program Button y forabout three seconds while the message shown in Figure 24 appears in the remote’s LCDInformation Display c. Release the buttonwhen the red light under the Set Button qappears.

2. The remote’s MAIN MENU message (Fig. 25),will appear in the LCD display and the Set Buttonq will remain illuminated in red. Press the ⁄Navigation Button o once so that LEARNappears on the bottom line of the LCD screen, asshown in Figure 35. Press the Set Button qto begin the process of learning commands fromanother device’s remote into the AVR remote.

Figure 35

3. To program the codes for a device’s remote intothe AVR remote, press the ⁄ /¤ NavigationButtons o until the words LEARN KEYappear in the bottom line of the LCD display, asshown in Figure 36. Press the Set Button qto continue. If you wish to program one of theInput Selector buttons for a special code, followthe instructions shown below for “Device SelectorProgramming”.

Figure 36

4. The SELECT A DEVICE message will appearin the LCD display (Figure 26). Press the ⁄ /¤

Navigation Buttons o to scroll through the listof device categories and press the Set Buttonq when the device for which you wish to set thecodes appears. For this example, we will select “TV”to enter the codes needed to operate your TV.

5. The next menu screen (Figure 37) will prompt youto select the button, or “key,” on the AVR remotethat you wish to program. Press that button on the AVR remote.

Figure 37

6. Once you press the button to be programmed onthe AVR remote, press and hold the button on theremote control for the device to be programmedwithin 5 seconds, as instructed on the next menuscreen (Figure 38).

Figure 38

7. Continue to hold the button on the original remoteuntil the menu on the AVR remote’s LCD screenchanges. If the code is successfully learned, you willsee the display shown in Figure 39. If you see thatmessage, proceed to Step 10. If the code is notsuccessfully learned, you will see the display shown in Figure 40. If that menu appears, proceed to Steps 8 and 9.

Figure 39

Figure 40

8. If the message shown in Figure 40 appears in the display, press the Set Button q to try pro-gramming the button again. When the remoteprompts you to press and hold the key on theoriginal remote again by showing the displayshown in Figure 38, immediately press the buttonon the source remote again. To avoid anotherfailed attempt, make certain that the windows onthe two remotes are facing one another.

9. Continue to hold the button on the original remoteuntil the LCD display changes again. If the codewas successfully learned, you will see the displayshown in Figure 39. In that case, go to Step 10.If the LEARN FAILED display (Figure 40)appears again, you may either try to program thekey again, or press the ⁄ Navigation Buttono to stop the process. It is possible that someremotes may use code sequences or infrared fre-quencies that are not compatible with the AVRremote, and those codes cannot be learned.When the display shown in Figure 41 appears,press the Set Button q to exit the Learningsystem.

Figure 41

10. When a code has been learned successfully, youhave a number of options. When the displayshown in Figure 39 is on the LCD screen on the

AVR remote, you may press the Set Button qto learn additional codes from the buttons on asource remote into the AVR remote. Follow Steps5 through 9 as often as needed to complete thecode-learning process.

11. 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 o so that the displayshown in Figure 42 appears in the LCD display.Press the Set Button q to be taken to aRENAME KEY display. Enter the new name forthe key following the instructions shown in theRenaming Individual Keys section of this manualon pages 50–51. If you find it more convenient torename the buttons at a later time, you may dothat separately by following the instructions onpage 50.

Figure 42

12. When you have programmed all keys for thedesired device, press the ⁄ Navigation Buttono when LEARN MENU (Figure 39) appearsso that you see the display shown in Figure 43.Press the Set Button q to return the remote tonormal operation.

Figure 43

13. If you wish to program the codes for anotherdevice, repeat the procedure outline above, butselect a different device in Step 4.

Learning Codes for an Input Selector

The AVR 435’s remote allows you to learn a specificcode to be attached to one of the Input Selectorsd so that whenever that button is pressed, you willnot only be selecting that device as the AVR’s inputand telling the remote to use the remote codes thathave been programmed to belong to that device, it alsoallows you to have that special code transmitted, aswell. This allows you to have an input (or other com-mand) sent to a display so that when video sourcesare directly connected to the display, you can auto-matically command it to switch to the same inputselected for the AVR.

To learn a remote code into one of the InputSelectors d, follow the same steps shown abovefor learning the keys for an entire device remote withthe following exceptions:

• In Step 3, press the ⁄/¤ Navigation Buttonso until LEARN DEVICE appears in thebottom line of the LCD display.

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• When the SELECT A DEVICE message(Figure 26) appears, as described in Step 4, pressthe specific Input Selector Button d that youwish to have transmit a special code when it ispressed.

• When the RENAME DEVICE option isoffered by the remote after the code is pro-grammed, you will be changing the name that isshown in the remote’s LCD display every time thatInput Selector is pressed.

Changing DevicesIn the factory default settings, the AVR remote is programmed so that the commands transmitted correspond to the device selected by pressing one of the Input Selectors 3. This is logical, as youwant the remote to control the device you have selected.However, in some circumstances you may have con-figured your system so that the devices connected tothe AVR 435 do not correspond to the default devicesettings and the legends printed on the remote. Forexample, if your system has two VCRs you may con-nect the second VCR to the VID 2 input. There is noproblem in doing that, but in normal operation thecommands issued after selecting the VID 2 input arefor a television, not a VCR.

The AVR remote allows you to correct that situationthrough the “Changing Devices” process. This enablesyou to assign the codes from one type of device to a different button. For example, in the steps below,we will explain how to program the VID 2 buttons toprovide the commands to operate a VCR. Of course,you may program the remote to have any of thedevices take on the code set of any other device, asyour system requires. And, with the AVR remote’s“Rename” function, you can even change the way the name of the device appears on the remote’s LCDdisplay so that you see exactly which commands arebeing sent.

To program the buttons normally assigned to onedevice for the commands of another, follow thesesteps:

1. Press and hold the Program Button O forabout three seconds while the message shown in Figure 24 appears in the remote’s LCDInformation Display 2. Release the buttonwhen the red light under the Set Button qappears.

2. The remote’s MAIN MENU message (Fig. 25),will appear in the LCD display and the Set Buttonq will remain illuminated in red. Press the ⁄Navigation Button o twice so that CHANGEDEVICE appears on the bottom line of the LCD screen, as shown in Figure 44. Press the Set Button q to begin the process of

reassigning the commands used for a particulardevice.

Figure 44

3. The next menu display is where you select theInput Select, or device, that you wish to change.When the display shown in Figure 45 appears,press the ⁄ /¤ Navigation Button o to scrollthrough the list to find the device you wish to usefor another function. In this case we will select“TV,” and show how to change it to take on thecodes for operating a VCR. When that device’sname appears, press the Set Button q.

Figure 45

4. Once the “old” device type has been selected,you need to tell the remote which set of remotecodes to use as a replacement for the device justselected. When the instructions shown in Figure46 appear, press the ⁄ /¤ Navigation Buttono to scroll through the list of device categoriesto find the name of the device that you wish touse. The old device name will remain on the leftside of the LCD screen, while the replacementdevice list will scroll to its right. For example, pressthe ⁄ Navigation Button o until the displayscreen reads TV<-VCR to have the VID 2/TVButton transmit the commands used to control aVCR. Press the Set Button q when thedesired device combination appears.

Figure 46

5. Once the new device is selected, the remainder ofthe process will select the codes for the specificbrand to be used, and for that reason they areidentical to the way a device is programmed usingmanual entry. Continue the process as outlined inthe next few steps, remembering that if the codesfor your specific device are not found, you mayselect any brand and then “learn” the propercodes into the AVR remote using the process out-lined on page 44. To begin the process, start byselecting the brand of device, as shown in Fig. 28.Press the ⁄ /¤ Navigation Button o until thebrand name of the device you are programminginto the remote appears on the lower line of thedisplay and then press the Set Button q.

6. The next step is important, as it determines whichcodes will operate the source device or display.Point the AVR remote at the device being pro-grammed and, following the instructions shown

on the remote’s LCD Information Display 2,press and release the Numeric Keys A one ata time, starting with the “1” Button A. Afteryou press the “1” Button A, the remote’s LCD screen will briefly go blank as the code isbeing transmitted, but you will see the “transmit”icon in the upper right corner of the display toserve as confirmation that the remote is sendingout commands.

7. After you press and release the number key,watch the device being programmed to seewhether it turns off. As shown in the instructionsthat will appear on the next menu screen (Fig. 30),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 AVRremote does not turn off after you have pressedthe “1” Button A, continue Steps 6 and 7 bypressing the available numeric keys shown untilthe device turns off. If the device still does not turnoff after all choices have been tried, the code forthis specific device is not in the AVR remotelibrary under that brand name. If that is the case,we suggest that you press the Set Button qto accept the codes from another brand so thatthe programming is completed, but rememberthat you will then have to program the remotemanually by following the Learning Commandsinstructions on page 44.

9. When the device being programmed does turn offafter a numeric key has been pressed, you mustpress the Set Button q within five seconds toenter the setting into the remote’s memory. Afteryou press the Set button, the top line of the LCDdisplay will read SAVING... and then the wordSAVED will flash four times in the center of thebottom line.

10. When the codes are saved the remote will returnto normal operation, and whenever you press the Input Selector Button 3 that was justprogrammed, the display will show the originaldevice type code at the far left side of the display,with the name of the new code set type in brackets.For example, the display will read TV<-VCR inour example of replacing the TV codes with thosefor a VCR.

Macro ProgrammingMacros enable you to easily repeat frequently usedcombinations of multiple remote control commandswith the touch of a single button. Once a macro is programmed, you may send up to 20 commands withone press of the Power On or Macro buttons. This willgreatly simplify the process of turning on your system,

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changing devices or other common tasks. Thanks to the remote’s two-line display, it is easier than everfor you to take advantage of the power of macro commands.

Recording a MacroTo record a macro into the remote’s memory, followthese steps:

1. Press and hold the Program Button y forabout three seconds while the message shown in Figure 24 appears in the remote’s LCDInformation Display 2. Release the buttonwhen the red light under the Set Button qappears.

2. The remote’s MAIN MENU message (Fig. 25),will appear in the LCD display and the Set Buttonq will remain illuminated in red. Press the ⁄Navigation Button o three times so thatMACRO appears on the bottom line of the LCD screen, as shown in Figure 47. Press theSet Button q to enter the main macro menu branch.

Figure 47

3. At the next menu screen (Figure 48) press the Set Button q to begin recording a macro.

Figure 48

4. The next display screen (Figure 49) is where youselect the button that will be used to recall themacro. The choices are the Power On Button1 or one of the discrete Macro Buttons R.Press the ⁄ /¤ Navigation Button o until thename of the button you wish to program themacro into is shown. For this example we willshow how to program a series of commands thatwill automatically be sent out every time thePower button is pressed.

Figure 49

5. The next screen that appears (Figure 50) is whereyou select the device for the first command thatwill be sent out as part of the macro. Press the⁄ /¤ Navigation Button o until the name ofthe device appears on the left side of the lowerline in the LCD display. For this example, the firstbutton we want to have the macro “press” is thePower On button, so the AVR device is selected.Press the Set Button q when the desireddevice name appears to move to the next pro-gramming step.

Figure 50

6. The next display (Figure 51) is where you beginentering the individual commands for the macro,in the order you wish them to be transmitted.Remember that when you want to change devices,you must first press the Input Selectors dfor that button, and then press the Command orFunction key. Since we want to program a series of events that occur each time the Power On button is pressed, press the AVR button. In yourspecific macro, this is the first command button.

Figure 51

7. The next display (Figure 52) and the subsequentscreens are where the actual macro programmingtakes place. The words at the left side of the topline of the display show the button that is beingprogrammed (e.g., the Power On Button 1 orone of the Macro Buttons R) and the indica-tion at the right side of the top line shows thenumber of macro steps available of 20 possiblesteps. Following the instructions on the remote’sLCD screen, press the first key you wish to betransmitted in the macro. In our example, we firstwant the AVR 435 to turn on, so the PowerButton 1 should be pressed.

Figure 52

8. Once the first command button for the macro hasbeen pressed, continue to press the buttons youwish to be part of the macro, in the order they willbe used. Press each button within five seconds ofthe last button, remembering to press the InputSelector 3 when you are changing devicefunctions. As the buttons on the remote arepressed, the remote’s display screen will show thesteps in the macro as they are programmed(Figure 53).

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9. For our example, we first want the AVR Power Onbutton pressed, followed by the TV Power On,followed by the Cable Box On, followed by theselection of the Logic 7 mode. To do that, pressthe buttons in this order:

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• VID 2/TV 3

• Power On 1

• VID 3/Cable 3

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As each button is pressed to enter it into themacro, you will see the button names appear andthen scroll up on the LCD display as your confir-mation of the key entry (Figure 53).

10. When all commands for the macro have beenentered, press the Set Button q to save themacro. The display screen will show the button to which the macro has been programmed andthe number of steps used, and the word SAVEDwill blink four times in the lower line of the LCD display. When the display returns to normal, themacro has been entered and the remote is readyfor operation.

11. If a macro has been programmed into the PowerOn Button 1, it will play back anytime thePower On button is pressed. As the macro plays,you will see the steps appear in the remote’s LCDdisplay. Macros programmed into one of the fourdiscrete Macro buttons may be activated at anytime by pressing the appropriate button.

Erasing a MacroOnce a macro has been created and stored in theAVR remote’s memory, you have the option of erasing it. You may do this at any time by followingthese steps:

1. Press and hold the Program Button O forabout three seconds while the message shown in Figure 24 appears in the remote’s LCDInformation Display 2. Release the buttonwhen the red light under the Set Button qappears.

2. The remote’s MAIN MENU message (Fig. 25),will appear in the LCD display and the Set Buttonq will remain illuminated in red. Press the ⁄Navigation Button o three times so thatMACRO appears on the bottom line of the LCDscreen, as shown in Figure 47. Press the SetButton q to enter the main macro menubranch.

3. At the next menu screen (Figure 54), press the⁄ /¤ Navigation Button o until the bottomline in the remote’s LCD display reads ERASE AMACRO. Press the Set Button q to begin theprocess of erasing a macro.

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4. The next display screen (Figure 55) is where youselect which macro will be erased. Press the⁄ /¤ Navigation Button o until the numberof the macro you wish to erase appears. For this example, we will erase the Power On macrocreated in the previous section. When the nameof the macro to be erased appears, press the Set Button q.

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5. The word ERASED will flash four times in thebottom line of the remote’s LCD display, and thenthe display will return to its normal condition.When that happens, the macro is erased and theremote is returned to normal operation.

Read a MacroTo check the commands stored in the remote’s memoryfor one of the buttons, follow these steps:

1. Press and hold the Program Button O forabout three seconds while the message shown in Figure 24 appears in the remote’s LCDInformation Display 2. Release the buttonwhen the red light under the Set Button qappears.

2. The remote’s MAIN MENU message (Fig. 25),will appear in the LCD display and the Set Buttonq will remain illuminated in red. Press the ⁄Navigation Button o three times so thatMACRO appears on the bottom line of the LCD screen, as shown in Figure 47. Press theSet Button q to enter the main macro menu branch.

3. At the next menu screen (Figure 56), press the⁄ /¤ Navigation Button o until the bottomline in the remote’s LCD display shows READ AMACRO. Press the Set Button q to begin theprocess of erasing a macro.

Figure 56

4. The next display screen (Figure 57) is where youselect the macro to be read. Press the ⁄ /¤

Navigation Button o until the name of themacro you wish to read appears. For this example,we will read back the Power On macro created ina previous section. When the name of the macroto be erased appears, press the Set Button q.

Figure 57

5. As soon as the Set button is pressed, the first twosteps in the macro will be appear in the remote’sLCD screen. You may then use the ⁄ /¤

Navigation Button o to step up or downthrough the list of commands stored as themacro. As you read the display, you will see InputSelector Buttons 3 appear in brackets, (e.g.,[AVR]). When the step in the macro is a func-tion, navigation or any other button, it will appearnext to the bracketed read-out of the underlyingdevice (e.g., [AVR] POWER ON).

6. When you are finished reviewing the macro’s contents, press the Set Button q to return the remote to normal operation.

Punch-Through ConfigurationPunch-through is a capability of the remote that allows the Volume controls, Channel Up/Down buttonsor Transport keys (Play, Stop, Record, Fast Forwardand Reverse, and Skip Up/Down) to link to a differentdevice. For example, if your TV, cable box or satellitereceiver is connected through the AVR 435, you will most likely want to use the AVR 435’s volume control commands even when the remote has been set toissue all other commands for the video device.“Punch-through” enables you to easily program theremote to do this.

Volume Punch-ThroughFollow these steps to enable the Volume Up/Downand Mute controls from one device to be used whenthe remote is otherwise programmed for a differentdevice.

NOTE FOR VOLUME PUNCH-THROUGH: Theremote’s default settings are for the AVR 435’s vol-ume controls, to be used when any input or device isselected, with the exception of the VID 2/TV button.There is no need to program the remote for volumepunch-through for the AVR 435’s controls with othersources, such as DVD. To have the AVR 435’s volumecommands used when the TV device is selected, fol-low these steps:

1. Press and hold the Program Button O forabout three seconds while the message shown in Figure 24 appears in the remote’s LCDInformation Display 2. Release the buttonwhen the red light under the Set Button qappears.

2. The remote’s MAIN MENU message (Fig. 25),will appear in the LCD display and the Set Buttonq will remain illuminated in red. Press the⁄ /¤ Navigation Button o until PUNCH-THROUGH appears on the bottom line of theLCD screen, as shown in Figure 58. Press the

Set Button q to enter the main punch-throughmenu branch.

Figure 58

3. At the next menu screen (Figure 59) press the Set Button q to begin programming theremote for Volume punch-through.

Figure 59

4. The next display screen (Figure 60) is where you select the device that will receive the punch-through commands. In our example, that is the VID 2/TV button, as that is where we want theAVR 435’s volume controls to be active. Press the ⁄ /¤ Navigation Button o until thename of the base device appears and then press the Set Button q.

Figure 60

5. At the next display screen (Figure 61), you willselect the device whose Volume Up/Down andMute commands will be used. Press the ⁄ /¤

Navigation Button o until the desired device’sname appears to the right of the device in use. Inour example, that is the AVR 435 (indicated byAVR). When the desired combination of devicesappears, press the Set Button q.

Figure 61

6. When the Set button is pressed, the display willchange to show you that the new combination ofcontrol commands is being saved to the unit’smemory, as shown in Figure 62. The wordSAVED will flash four times and then the remotewill return to normal operation.

Figure 62

7. Once the punch-through is programmed, the Volume Up/Down and Mute buttons of the seconddevice named will be used when those buttonsHW are pressed while the master device is in use.

Returning the Volume Control Settings to Default OperationIf you wish to remove the Volume punch-through sothat the commands for Volume and Mute are returnedto the factory default setting, follow the steps shown

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above, except that in Steps 4 and 5, select the samedevice for both the DEVICE IN USE on the leftside of the bottom line and the PUNCH-THROUGHdevice. In the example used, the display to return theremote to default settings will appear as shown inFigure 63.

Figure 63

Channel Punch-ThroughChannel punch-through allows the Channel Up/Downbuttons to send commands to a different device thanthe one selected for other commands. For example,you may wish to use a cable box or satellite receiveras the source for a VCR, so you would want theChannel Up/Down Buttons Y to transmit com-mands to the cable box even though the other buttoncommands are programmed to operate the VCR.

To program the remote for channel punch-through,follow these steps. This example will show how to program channel punch-through so that the com-mands programmed for Channel Up/Down for theVID 3/Cable device will be transmitted when the VID 1/VCR device has been selected as the current device.

1. Press and hold the Program Button O forabout three seconds while the message shown in Figure 24 appears in the remote’s LCDInformation Display 2. Release the buttonwhen the red light under the Set Button qappears.

2. The remote’s MAIN MENU message (Fig. 25),will appear in the LCD display and the Set Buttonq will remain illuminated in red. Press the⁄ /¤ Navigation Button o until PUNCH-THROUGH appears on the bottom line of theLCD screen, as shown in Figure 58. Press theSet Button q to enter the main punch-throughmenu branch.

3. At the next menu screen, press the ⁄ /¤

Navigation Button o until CHANNELappears on the bottom line of the LCD screen,as shown in Figure 64. Press the Set Buttonq to begin programming the remote forChannel punch-through.

Figure 64

4. The next display screen (Figure 65) is where youselect the device that will receive the punch-through commands. In our example, that is theVID 2/TV button, as that is where we want thecable box’s channel controls to be active. Press

the ⁄ /¤ Navigation Button o until thename of the base device appears and then pressthe Set Button q.

Figure 65

5. At the next display screen (Figure 66), you willselect the device whose Channel Up/Down com-mands will be used. Press the ⁄ /¤ NavigationButton o until the desired device nameappears to the right of the device in use. In our example, that is the cable box. When thedesired combination of devices appears, press the Set Button q.

Figure 66

6. When the Set button is pressed, the display willchange to show you that the new combination of control commands is being saved to the unit’smemory, as shown in Figure 67. The wordSAVED will flash four times and then the remotewill return to normal operation.

Figure 67

7. Once the punch-through is programmed, theChannel Up/Down Buttons of the seconddevice named will be used when those buttonsY are pressed while the master device is in use.

Returning the Channel Control Settings to Default OperationIf you wish to remove the Channel Punch-Through so that the commands for Channel Up/Down arereturned to the factory default setting, follow the stepsshown above, except that in Steps 4 and 5, select the same device for both the DEVICE IN USE onthe left side of the bottom line and the PUNCH-THROUGH device. In the example used, the displayto return the remote to default settings will appear asshown in Figure 68.

Figure 68

Transport Punch-ThroughThe Play Z, Stop J, Fast Forward/ReverseI, Pause J, Record J and Skip Up/DownK Transport Controls are set at the factory to oper-ate your DVD player, or the controls of a specificdevice such as a VCR or CD player when they areselected. However, by using the Transport Punch-Through feature you may program these controls to

transmit the commands for a different device. Forexample, you may wish to operate the transport of asecond VCR connected to the VID 2/TV input, asshown in the following example.

1. Press and hold the Program Button O forabout three seconds while the message shown in Figure 24 appears in the remote’s LCDInformation Display 2. Release the buttonwhen the light under the Set Button qturns red.

2. The remote’s MAIN MENU message (Fig. 25),will appear in the LCD display and the Set Buttonq will remain illuminated in red. Press the⁄ /¤ Navigation Button o until PUNCH-THROUGH appears on the bottom line of theLCD screen, as shown in Figure 53. Press theSet Button q to enter the main punch-throughmenu branch.

3. At the next menu screen, press the ⁄ /¤

Navigation Button o until TRANSPORTappears on the bottom line of the LCD screen, asshown in Figure 69. Press the Set Button qto begin programming the remote for transportpunch-through.

Figure 69

4. The next display screen (Figure 70) selects thedevice that will receive the punch-through com-mands. In our example, that is the TV button, asthat is where we want the VCR’s transport controlsto be active. Press the ⁄ /¤ Navigation Buttono until the name of the base device appearsand then press the Set Button q.

Figure 70

5. At the next display screen (Figure 71), select thedevice whose transport commands will be used.Press the ⁄ /¤ Navigation Button o until thedesired device name appears to the right of thedevice in use. In our example, that is the VCR.When the desired combination of devicesappears, press the Set Button q.

Figure 71

6. When the Set button is pressed, the display willchange to show you that the new combination ofcontrol commands is being saved to the unit’smemory, as shown in Figure 72. The wordSAVED will flash four times and then the remotewill return to normal operation.

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7. Once the punch-through is programmed, the transport buttons of the second device named will be used when those buttons are pressedwhile the master device is in use.

Returning the Transport Control Settings toDefault OperationIf you wish to remove the Transport Punch-Through sothat the transport commands are returned to the fac-tory default setting, follow the steps shown above,except that in Steps 4 and 5, select the same devicefor both the DEVICE IN USE on the left side of thebottom line and the PUNCH-THROUGH device. Inthe example used, the display to return the remote todefault settings will appear as shown in Figure 73.

Figure 73

RenamingWhile the names given to the buttons and inputs onthe remote represent recognizable categories ofaudio/video products, system operation may be easierif the displays shown in the remote’s LCD screen arecustomized to reflect the specific characteristics of aplayback source’s brand name or the new functiongiven to a specific button when one remote’s controlsare programmed into the AVR remote. The AVRremote allows you to change the name of either amaster device or any button on the remote using thefollowing steps.

Renaming a DeviceTo rename a specific device/input source button, fol-low these steps. For this example, we will show youhow to rename the Device/Input Selector normallyshown as “TV” to “HDTV TUNER.”

1. Press and hold the Program Button O forabout three seconds while the message shown in Figure 24 appears in the remote’s LCDInformation Display 2. Release the buttonwhen the red light under the Set Button qappears.

2. The remote’s MAIN MENU message (Figure 25),will appear in the LCD display and the Set Buttonq will remain illuminated in red. Press the⁄ /¤ Navigation Button o until RENAMEappears on the bottom line of the LCD screen,as shown in Figure 74.

Figure 74

3. At the next menu screen press the ⁄ /¤

Navigation Button o until RENAMEDEVICE appears on the bottom line of the LCD screen, as shown in Figure 75. Press the Set Button q to begin renaming a device.

Figure 75

4. The next display screen (Figure 76) is where youselect the device that will be renamed. In ourexample, that is the TV button. Press the ⁄ /¤

Navigation Button o until the name of thebase device appears and then press the SetButton q.

Figure 76

5. At the next menu screen you will see the devicename on the bottom line of the display with ablinking cursor box to the right of the devicename. Press the ‹ Navigation Button o toreturn the blinking cursor to the far left side of thedisplay line. You may then retitle the device nameas shown in the next step.

6. To enter the new name, press the Numeric KeysA. The letters above the numbered buttonsindicate which letter or symbol will appear whenthe button is pressed during the renamingprocess. The first press of the button will enter thefirst letter shown, subsequent presses of the samebutton will change the display to the other lettersabove that numbered key. For example, since thefirst letter we need to rename the input to HDTVTuner is an “H”, you would locate the “H” abovethe “4” button, and press the button twice. Thefirst press shows a “G,” the second press changesit to an “H.” Consult the table at the end of thissection to see which characters pressing a partic-ular button generates.

7. After you enter the first letter of the new devicename, there are three options for entering the nextcharacter:

a. To enter a letter that requires a different numeric key to be pressed, simply press thatbutton. The cursor will automatically move to the next position and the first letter accessed by the new button will appear. Following ourexample, the next letter needed is a “D,” so you would press the “3” button once.

b. To enter a letter that uses the same numerickey, you must first press the › NavigationButton o to move the blinking cursor block

to the next position. Then press the NumericKey A as required to enter the desired letter.

c. To enter a blank space, press the › NavigationButton o twice. The first press will move thecursor to the right, and the second press willmove the cursor one more space to the right,leaving a blank space between the last letterand the next one.

8. Repeat Step 7 as needed to enter all the neededletters, numbers, characters and spaces.

9. When the text entry is complete, press the Set Button q. The LCD display will blinkDEVICE RENAMED three times and thenreturn to normal operation.

Once a device is renamed you will see the new nameon the top line of the remote’s LCD display wheneverthe Input//Device Selector 3 is pressed, or whenany other command/function button on the remote ispressed after the main Device Selector is pressed.Note that renaming a device in the remote will notchange the name of the input used by the on-screenmenu system of the AVR 435.

NOTES ON RENAMING DEVICES:• To move the cursor to the right or left of the display

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Navigation Buttons o as required.

• The table below shows the letters, numbers andcharacters that may be accessed by pressing theNumeric Keys:Key Characters Key Characters1 [,],/,1 6 M,N,O,62 A,B,C,2 7 P,Q,R,S,73 D,E,F,3 8 T,U,V,84 G,H,I,4 9 W,X,Y,Z,95 J,K,L,5 0 -,.,#,0

• Renaming a device changes the name of the deviceonly, not any of the individual key functions withinthat device memory. To change the name of an individual device, follow the instructions in the nextsection.

Renaming Individual KeysThanks to the programming flexibility of the AVRremote, an individual button on the remote may beassigned a feature or function that is different from thename that appears as the factory default when thebutton is pressed. However, with the Rename Keyfunction it is possible to rename almost any button onthe remote so that when the button is pressed you willsee a more descriptive or appropriate name displayed.

To rename a specific button on the remote, followthese steps. For this example, we will show you how to

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rename the DSP Surround Mode Selector 6,which is normally not used when DVD is selected,so that it reads ZOOM in the remote’s display.

1. Press and hold the Program Button O forabout three seconds while the message shown in Figure 24 appears in the remote’s LCDInformation Display 2. Release the buttonwhen the red light under the Set Button qappears.

2. The remote’s MAIN MENU message (Figure 25),will appear in the LCD display and the Set Buttonq will remain illuminated in red. Press the⁄ /¤ Navigation Button o until RENAMEappears on the bottom line of the LCD screen,as shown in Figure 74.

3. At the next menu screen press the ⁄ /¤

Navigation Button o until RENAME KEYappears on the bottom line of the LCD screen, asshown in Figure 77. Press the Set Button qto continue.

Figure 77

4. The next display screen (Figure 78) selects thedevice within which the key to be renamed exists.Press the ⁄ /¤ Navigation Buttons o untilthe name of the base device appears. In ourexample, since we want to rename a button withinthe DVD device memory, DVD should appear inthe lower line of the LCD. When the desireddevice name appears, press the Set Button q.

Figure 78

5. At the next menu screen, select the first buttonwithin the device to be renamed, as instructed inthe display shown in Figure 79. Select the buttonby simply pressing it on the remote.

Figure 79

6. Depending on whether or not the button pressedalready has a named function within the deviceselected, one of two things will happen.

a. If the button to be renamed already has a pre-programmed, or previously renamed title in theremote’s memory, you will see that name onthe top line of the LCD display, and a blinkingblock cursor will appear on the far left side ofthe bottom line of the display, as shown inFigure 80.

Figure 80

b. If the button to be renamed does not have afunction in the device selected, the top line ofthe LCD screen will be blank, and a blinkingblock cursor will appear on the far left side of the bottom line of the display, as shown inFigure 81.

Figure 81

7. To enter the new name for the key, press theNumeric Keys A. The letters above the numbered buttons indicate which letters or sym-bols will appear when the button is pressed duringthe renaming process. The first press of the but-ton will enter the first character shown, subse-quent presses will change the display to the otherletters above that numbered key. For example,since the first letter we need to rename the Tonebutton to Zoom is a “Z,” so you would locate the“Z” above the “9” button, and press the buttonfour times. The first press shows a “W,” the subse-quent presses step through the other letters avail-able until the “Z” appears. Consult the table onpage 50 to see which characters are available bypressing a particular button.

8. After you enter the first letter of the new devicename, there are three options for entering the next character:

a. To enter a letter that requires a different numerickey to be pressed, simply press that button.The cursor will automatically move to the nextposition and the first letter accessed by the newbutton will appear. Following our example, thenext letter needed is an “O,” so you would pressthe “6” button once.

b. To enter a letter that uses the same numerickey, you must first press the › NavigationButton o to move the blinking cursor blockto the next position. Then press the NumericKey A 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 › NavigationButton o twice. The first press will move thecursor to the right, and the second press willmove the cursor one more space to the right,leaving a blank space between the last letterand the next one.

9. Repeat Steps 7 and 8 as needed to completeentering the needed letters, numbers, charactersand spaces.

10. When the text entry is complete, press the SetButton q. The new name will be entered intothe remote’s memory, replacing the default name.

11. At this point you have two options:

a. If you wish to program an additional key withinthe same device, press the Set Button q asinstructed by the bottom line of the LCD displayreading ANOTHER KEY. The remote willreturn to the SELECT A KEY menu optionas shown in Step 6. Repeat the instructions inSteps 6 though 11 to rename the next key.

b. If you have no additional keys to rename, pressthe ⁄ Navigation Button o once so thatthe menu screen displays EXIT on the bottomline of the display. Press the Set Button qto 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 bylearning a new code into the remote. See page 44for more information.

• When a key is renamed it will only apply to the specific device selected in Step 4. The same keymay be renamed as needed for each individualdevice with which it is used.

Resetting the RemoteDepending on the way in which the remote has beenprogrammed, there may be a situation where you wishto totally erase all changes that have been made tothe remote and return it to the factory defaults. Youmay do that by following the steps shown below, butremember that once the remote is reset, ALL changesthat have been made, including programming for usewith other devices, learned keys, macros, punch-through settings and key names, will be erased andany settings you had previously made will have to bereentered.

To erase all settings and reset the remote to the original factory default settings and displays, followthese steps:

1. Press and hold the Program Button O forabout three seconds while the message shown in Figure 24 appears in the remote’s LCDInformation Display 2. Release the buttonwhen the red light under the Set Button qappears.

2. The remote’s MAIN MENU message (Fig. 25), willappear in the LCD display and the Set Button q

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Navigation Button o until USER RESETappears on the bottom line of the LCD screen, asshown in Figure 82.

Figure 82

3. Press the Set Button q to reset the remote.Note that once the Set Button is pressed theprocess may not be stopped. While the remote’smemory is being cleared, a RESETTING...message will appear in the upper line of theremote’s LCD screen as shown in Figure 83.It may take a few minutes for the reset process to take place, and the length of time will varydepending on how much customization and pro-gramming has taken place. Please be patient; aslong as the message appears in the display theremote is functioning properly.

Figure 83

4. When the remote has been totally reset andreturned to the factory default condition, aREMOTE RESET COMPLETE message willappear (Figure 84) briefly, and then the remotewill return to normal operation.

Figure 84

Device Priority Timing

The remote’s Device Priority mode allows you toselect the length of time that the remote continues toissue codes for a device other than the AVR once youuse the remote to control a source or other product.The default operation for the remote is to have all buttons on the remote return to their AVR functions 5 seconds after the last button press. However, you may program the AVR remote to remain active as thesource device remote for 12 seconds, or to keep thesource device’s codes active until another InputSelector d is pressed. If you wish to keep thedefault setting of a 5-second return, no changes are needed.

To change the device priority timing, follow these steps:

1. Press and hold the Program Button y forabout 3 seconds while the message shown inFigure 24 appears in the remote’s LCDInformation Display c. Release the buttonwhen the red light under the Set Button qappears.

2. The remote’s MAIN MENU message (Fig. 25)will appear in the LCD display and the Set Buttonq will remain illuminated in red. Press the ⁄ /¤

Navigation Buttons o until DEVICEPRIORITY appears in the bottom line of theLCD screen, as shown in Figure 86, and press theSet Button q.

Figure 86

3. When the DEVICE PRIORITY messageappears in the remote’s LCD display (Figure 87),press the ⁄ /¤ Navigation Buttons o toselect the option that best suits your needs.

Figure 87

• When NORMAL appears on the bottom line ofthe LCD, the AVR remote will revert to AVR control 5 seconds after the last button press, when you are controlling a source device.

• When EXTENDED appears on the bottom line of the LCD, the AVR remote will revert to AVRcontrol 12 seconds after the last button press, whenyou are controlling a source device.

• When LAST USED appears on the bottom line of the LCD, once you press one of the InputSelectors d, the AVR remote will continue tooperate as with the codes for the selected sourcedevice, until another device is selected. If youchoose this option, please remember that you willhave to press the AVR Selector e in order touse the remote to operate the AVR for functionssuch as surround mode selection, but the Volumeand Mute controls will continue to remain active intheir AVR modes at all times.

4. Press the Set Button q one more time. TheLCD display will show the word SAVING on thetop line for about 2 seconds and then flashSAVED four times on the bottom line to indicatethat the setting has been accepted by the remote’smemory.

Backlight Options

The AVR 435’s remote has a built-in backlight systemthat makes it easier to use the remote when the roomlighting is dimmed for an optimal home theater experi-ence. To turn the backlighting on, simply press theLight Button z. That button is made from a spe-cial “glow” material that makes it easier to find in darkrooms. This glow feature does not use any batterypower, so the glow will fade when the remote is kept

in a dark room for an extended period of time. Youmay “recharge” it by placing the remote in normalroom lighting for a few hours.

Once the Light Button y is pressed, the remote’sbacklighting will remain on for approximately 7 sec-onds, and when you press any button on the remotewhile the backlighting is on, the light will stay on foranother 7 seconds. However, the remote’s “Couch”function will conserve battery power by turning boththe backlighting and the LCD display off when anybutton is pressed for more than 30 seconds.

You may also configure the remote so that the back-lighting will come on, any time a button is pressed.To set this option, follow these steps:

1. Press and hold the Program Button y forabout 3 seconds while the message shown inFigure 24 appears in the remote’s LCD display.Release the button when the red light under theSet Button q appears.

2. When the remote’s Main Menu message (Fig. 25)appears in the LCD display and the Set Buttonq remains illuminated in red, press the ⁄ /¤

Navigation Button o until BACK LIGHTappears in the bottom line of the LCD screen, asshown in Figure 88.

Figure 88

3. Press the Set Button q and then press the⁄ /¤ Navigation Buttons o again so that ON FULL appears in the bottom line of theLCD display, as shown in Figure 89.

Figure 89

4. Press the Set Button q one more time. TheLCD display will show the word SAVING on thetop line for about 2 seconds and then flashSAVED four times on the bottom line to indicatethat the setting has been accepted by the remote’smemory.

5. The remote’s backlighting will now turn on whenevera button is pressed. To revert to the original setting,follow the four steps shown above, but in Step 3,select the option that has the word NORMAL onthe bottom line of the LCD display.

Additional Notes on Configuring and Operatingthe Remote

• When the remote is being programmed, it will auto-matically time-out if no button is pressed within a

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30-second period. The message shown in Figure90 will appear briefly, and the remote will then exitthe feature being programmed and any data enteredwill be lost.

Figure 90

• The programming or configuration process may also be stopped at any time by pressing the ClearButton 9. The message shown in Figure 90 will appear, the data entered in the current process will be lost and the remote will return to normaloperation. Any process that was underway when the button will be pressed must be restarted.

• Extensive use of the programming, learning andconfiguration functions of the remote may consumesignificantly more battery power than normal remoteoperation. While the batteries should last for four tosix months in normal operation, you may find thatthey need to be changed sooner after the remote isprogrammed for the first time.

• When the batteries approach a level below whichthe remote will not function, the remote’s LCDscreen will display a LOW BATTERY warning,as shown in Figure 91. We strongly recommendreplacing the batteries as soon as this messageappears to avoid the loss of programming and con-figuration settings. These settings are not lost whenthe batteries are changed quickly.

Figure 91

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54 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION

Unit does not function when Main • No AC Power • Make certain AC power cord is plugged into Power Switch is pushed a live outlet

• Check to see whether outlet is switch-controlled

Display lights, but no sound • Intermittent input connections • Make certain that all input and speaker connections or picture are secure

• Mute is on • Press Mute Button• Volume control is down • Turn up 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 38 or 39 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 centerdue to internal problems

No sound from surround or • Incorrect surround mode • Select a mode other than Stereocenter speakers • Input is monaural • There is no surround information from mono sources

• Incorrect configuration • Check speaker mode configuration • Stereo or Mono program material • The surround decoder may not create center- or rear-channel

information from non-encoded programs

Unit does not respond to • Weak batteries in remote • Change remote batteriesremote commands • Wrong device selected • Press the AVR selector

• Remote sensor is obscured • Make certain front-panel sensor is visible to remoteor connect remote sensor

Intermittent buzzing in tuner • Local interference • Move unit or antenna away from computers, fluorescent lights, motors or other electrical appliances

Letters flash in the channel indicator • Digital audio feed paused • Resume play for DVDdisplay and digital audio stops • Check that Digital Input is selected

Fan does not appear to operate • Additional cooling may not be required • The fan is activated only when additional cooling is required due tohigh internal temperature. It is normal for the fan to be inactive at normal volume levels.

In addition to the items shown above, additional information on troubleshooting possible problems with your AVR 435, 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.

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Processor Reset

In the rare case where the unit’s operation or the dis-plays seem abnormal, the cause may involve the erraticoperation of the system’s memory or microprocessor.

To correct this problem, first unplug the unit from theAC wall outlet and wait at least 3 minutes. After thepause, reconnect the AC power cord and check theunit’s operation. If the system still malfunctions, a system reset may clear the problem.

To clear the AVR 435’s entire system memory includ-ing tuner presets, output level settings, delay times and

speaker configuration data, first put the unit in Standbyby pressing the Standby/On Switch 1. Next, pressand hold the Surround Mode Group Selector 2and the Tuning Mode Selector 8 buttons for threeseconds.

The unit will turn on automatically and display theRESET message in the Upper Display Line #.

NOTE: Resetting the processor will erase any configu-ration settings you have made for speakers, outputlevels, surround modes, digital input assignments aswell as the tuner presets. After a reset the unit will be

returned to the factory presets, and all settings forthese items must be reentered.

If the system is still operating incorrectly, there mayhave been an electronic discharge or severe AC lineinterference that has corrupted the memory ormicroprocessor.

If these steps do not solve the problem, consult anauthorized Harman Kardon service center.

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AVR 435 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Audio SectionStereo Mode Continuous Average Power (FTC)

80 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:65 Watts per channel@ <0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms

Center channel:65 Watts @ <0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms

Surround (L & R Side, L & R back) channels:65 Watts per channel@ <0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms

Input Sensitivity/ImpedanceLinear (High-Level) 200mV/47k ohms

Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF-A) 100dB

Surround System Adjacent Channel SeparationPro Logic I/II 40dB

Dolby Digital (AC-3) 55dB

DTS 55dB

Frequency Response @ 1W (+0dB, –3dB) 10Hz –130kHz

High Instantaneous Current Capability (HCC) ±40 Amps

Transient Intermodulation Distortion (TIM) Unmeasurable

Slew Rate 40V/µsec

FM Tuner SectionFrequency Range 87.5–108.0MHzUsable Sensitivity IHF 1.3µV/13.2dBfSignal-to-Noise Ratio Mono/Stereo 70/68dBDistortion Mono/Stereo 0.2/0.3%Stereo Separation 40dB @ 1kHzSelectivity ±400kHz, 70dBImage Rejection 80dBIF Rejection 90dB

AM Tuner SectionFrequency Range 520–1720kHzSignal-to-Noise Ratio 45dBUsable Sensitivity Loop 500µVDistortion 1kHz, 50% Mod 0.8%Selectivity ±10kHz, 30dB

Video SectionTelevision Format NTSCInput Level/Impedance 1Vp-p/75 ohmsOutput Level/Impedance 1Vp-p/75 ohmsVideo Frequency Response (Composite and S-Video) 10Hz–8MHz (–3dB)

Video Frequency Response (Component Video) 10Hz–50MHz (–3dB)

GeneralPower Requirement AC 120V/60HzPower Consumption 59W at Power On, idle; 1,000W at rated power output

(7 channels driven)

Dimensions Product ShippingWidth 17.3 inches (440mm) 20.1 inches (510mm)Height 6.5 inches (165mm) 10 inches (254mm)Depth 17.1 inches (435mm) 22.2 inches (565mm)Weight 39 lb (18.6kg) 45 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.

*Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby,” “Pro Logic”and the Double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

DTS, DTS Surround, DTS-ES, DTS 96/24 and DTS Neo:6 are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

A-BUS and A-BUS Ready are registered trademarks of Leisure Tech Electronics Pty Ltd Australia.

SACD is a trademark of Sony Electronics Inc.

TiVo is a registered trademark of TiVo, Inc.

Replay TV is a registered trademark of Digital Networks North America, Inc.

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Supplied AccessoriesThe following accessory items are supplied with the AVR 435. If any of these items are missing, please contact Harman Kardon customer service at www.harmankardon.com.• A system remote control • An AM loop antenna• A Zone II remote control • An FM wire antenna• An microphone • Six AAA batteries• Extender rod for microphone

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INDEX

56 INDEX

5-Channel Stereo 23, 346-Channel/8-Channel Direct Input 10, 327-Channel Stereo 23, 34A-BUS 9, 15, 17, 41–42AC Power Connections 9, 18Advanced Features 39–40Advanced Select Menu 39Antenna Terminals 9, 16Audio Equipment Connections 8–10, 16Audio Setup 21–22Audio Setup Menu 21Auto Mode Tuning 6, 12, 13, 37Auto Polling 16, 21, 40Auto Scan Tuning 37A/V Sync Delay 29CD 10, 16Channel Adjust Menu 30, 38Cleaning and Maintenance 4Coaxial Digital Audio Jacks 7, 10, 16, 17, 20, 21, 35Component Video 9, 17, 21Composite Video 9Delay Adjust Menu 29Delay Settings 28–29Description and Features 3Digital Audio Playback 33–37Digital Source Selection 21, 35Dimming Front-Panel Display 12, 38, 39Display Brightness 12, 38, 39Dolby Digital 20, 22, 33, 34–35Dolby Headphone 33, 34Dolby Pro Logic 22, 33, 34Dolby Virtual Speaker 22, 34DSP Surround Modes 23, 34DTS Modes 23, 34DVD 9, 10, 16, 17, 33EzSet/EQ 3, 23–26Front-Panel Controls 5–7Front-Panel Door 5–7Front-Panel Jacks 7, 17Front-Panel Display Fade 39Full OSD 20, 40Full-OSD Time-Out 40Hall Mode 23, 34Headphones 7, 33Input Setup 20–22Installation 16–18Installation Location 4IR Receiver 6, 17Logic 7 23, 34Manual Mode Tuning 6, 12–13, 37

Manual System Setup 26–31Master Menu 20Memory Backup 38MP3 36–37Multiroom

Multiroom Setup 41Multiroom Installation 17–18Multiroom Operation 15, 42

Mute 6, 14, 32Night Mode 23, 36On-Screen Display 20, 39–40Operation 32–38Optical Digital Audio Jacks 7, 10, 16, 17, 20, 21, 35Output Level Adjustments 29–31Output Level Trim Adjustment 38PCM 36Power Switches 5, 7, 12, 15, 20, 32Preset Stations 6, 13, 37Processor Reset 54RS-232 Port 17–18Rear-Panel Connections 8–10Recalling Preset Stations 6, 13, 37Recording 37–38Remote Control

Backlight 52Batteries 20Changing Devices 46Channel Punch-Through 49Device Priority 52Functions 11–15Learning Codes 44–46Macros 46–48Main 11–14, 20, 43–53Programming Product Codes 43–44Punch-Through Programming 48–50Reassigning Input Selector Device Type 46Renaming Devices 50Renaming Keys 50–51Resetting 51–52Transport-Control Punch-Through 49–50Volume Punch-Through 48–49Zone II 15

Safety Information 4Satellite Television 16Semi-OSD 20, 39–40Setting Preset Stations 37Sleep Mode 13, 32Source Selection 6, 12, 15, 20–21, 32Speaker Placement 19Speaker Polarity 16

Speaker Selection 19Speaker Setup 26–28Speaker Setup Menu 26, 28Speaker Terminals 9, 16Speaker Wire 16Speaker/Channel Input Indicators 6, 36Subwoofer 9, 16, 19, 27–28 Surround Back Amplifiers 17, 27, 41Surround Mode Chart 34Surround Mode Selection 5, 12, 14, 22–23,

33–36Surround Off 23, 34Surround Select Menu 22Surround Setup 22–23S-Video 9, 16–17System Configuration 19–31System Setup 19–20Tape 10, 16, 37–38Technical Specifications 55Theater Mode 23, 34Tone Controls 7, 13, 21, 32Trademark Acknowledgements 55Transport Controls 13, 49Troubleshooting Guide 54Tuner Mode 6, 12, 37Tuner Operation 37Turn-On Volume Level 39TV 17Typographical Conventions 2Unpacking 4Upsampling 21–22VCR 9–10, 16–17Video Connections 7, 9–10, 16–17Video Display Input 13Video Monitor 9, 17Volume Control 6, 12, 32, 48

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