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AVR480 AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER
Typographical Conventions
In order to help you use this manual with the remote control, front-panel controls
and rear-panel connections, certain conventions have been used.
EXAMPLE – (bold type) indicates a specific remote control or front-panel button
or indicator, or rear-panel connection jack
EXAMPLE – (OCR type) indicates a message that is visible on the front-panel
information display
1 – (number in a square) indicates a specific front-panel control
a – (number in an oval) indicates a button or indicator on the remote control
¡ – (number in a circle) indicates a rear-panel connection
A – (letter in a square) indicates an indicator in the front-panel information display
Declaration of Conformity
We, Harman Consumer International
2, route de Tours
72500 Château-du-Loir
France
declare in own responsibility that the product described
in this owner’s manual is in compliance with technical
standards:
EN 55013:2001
EN 55020:2002
EN 61000-3-2:2000
EN 61000-3-3:1995+A1:2001
EN 60065:2002
Gary Mardell
Harman Consumer International
Château-du-Loir, France 4/04
4 Introduction
5 Important Safety Information
5 Unpacking
6 Front-Panel Controls
8 Front-Panel Information Display
10 Rear-Panel Connections
12 Remote Control Functions
15 Installation and Connections
15 Audio Equipment Connections
16 Video Equipment Connections
17 Speaker Selection and Placement
18 System Configuration
18 Settings to Be Made
With Each Input Used
18 Input Setup
19 Speaker Setup
20 Surround Setup
21 Configuring Global Settings
21 Delay Settings
22 Night Mode Settings
22 Output Level Adjustment
24 Operation
24 Basic Operation
24 Source Selection
25 Volume and Tone Controls
and Headphones
25 Surround Mode Selection
26 Digital Audio Playback
27 Selecting a Digital Source
27 Digital Status Indicators
28 Surround Mode Chart
29 Night Mode
29 Tape Recording
30 Output Level Trim Adjustment
30 Display Brightness
30 Memory Backup
31 Tuner Operation
32 Programming the Remote
32 Programming the Product Codes
32 Direct Code Entry
32 Auto Search Method
32 Code Readout
33 Macro Programming
33 Programmed Device Functions
34 Punch-Through Programming
34 Volume Punch-Through
34 Channel Control Punch-Through
34 Transport Control Punch-Through
35 Resetting the Remote Memory
36 Function List
38 Setup Code Tables
48 Troubleshooting Guide
48 Processor Reset
49 Technical Specifications
See trademark acknowledgements on page 49.
