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INTRODUCTION 3
Introduction
Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon!
With the purchase of a Harman Kardon AVR 340
you are about to begin many years of listening
enjoyment. Designed to provide all the excitement
and detail of movie soundtracks and every nuance
of musical selections, the AVR 340 is truly a multi-
channel receiver for the new millennium. In addi-
tion to the traditional 5.1 digital decoding modes
such as Dolby Digital and DTS, it offers the latest
advancements in surround technology such as
Dolby Pro Logic II and IIx, the full suite of DTS-ES
6.1 modes, DTS Neo:6 and the latest 7.1 channel
versions of Harman's own Logic 7 technology.
With the purchase of a Harman Kardon AVR 340
you are about to begin many years of listening
enjoyment. Designed to provide all the excitement
and detail of movie soundtracks and every nuance
of musical selections, the AVR 340 is truly a multi-
channel receiver for the new millennium. In addi-
tion to the traditional 5.1 digital decoding modes
such as Dolby Digital and DTS, it offers the latest
advancements in surround technology such as
Dolby Pro Logic II and IIx, the full suite of DTS-ES
6.1 modes, DTS Neo:6 and the latest 7.1 channel
versions of Harman's own Logic 7 technology.
The AVR 340 has been engineered so that it is
easy to take advantage of all the power of its
digital technology. On-screen menus, fully color
coded connection jacks and terminals make
installation fast and simple. However, to obtain
the maximum enjoyment from your new receiv-
er, we urge you to read this manual. A few min-
utes spent learning the functions of the various
controls will enable you to take advantage of all
the power the AVR 340 is able to deliver.
easy to take advantage of all the power of its
digital technology. On-screen menus, fully color
coded connection jacks and terminals make
installation fast and simple. However, to obtain
the maximum enjoyment from your new receiv-
er, we urge you to read this manual. A few min-
utes spent learning the functions of the various
controls will enable you to take advantage of all
the power the AVR 340 is able to deliver.
If you have any questions about this product, its
installation or its operation, please contact your
retailer or custom installer. They are your best
local sources of information.
installation or its operation, please contact your
retailer or custom installer. They are your best
local sources of information.
Description and Features
The AVR 340 is among the most versatile and
multifeatured A/V receivers available, incorporat-
ing a wide range of listening options. In addition
to Dolby Digital and DTS decoding for digital
sources, a broad choice of surround modes for
Matrix surround-encoded or Stereo recordings
are available for use with sources such as CD,
VCR, TV broadcasts and the AVR’s own FM/AM
tuner. Along with Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro
Logic II and IIx, DTS Neo:6, DTS 96/24, Dolby 3
Stereo, 5 Channel or 7 Channel Stereo and Hall
and Theater modes, the AVR offers Harman
International’s exclusive Logic 7 process in both
5.1 and 7.1 versions to create a wider, more
enveloping field environment and more defined
fly-overs and pans. Although the AVR 340’s
primary use will be in multichannel systems,
advanced technology is at work even when only
two speakers are used, with Harman Inter-
national’s proprietary VMAx
The AVR 340 is among the most versatile and
multifeatured A/V receivers available, incorporat-
ing a wide range of listening options. In addition
to Dolby Digital and DTS decoding for digital
sources, a broad choice of surround modes for
Matrix surround-encoded or Stereo recordings
are available for use with sources such as CD,
VCR, TV broadcasts and the AVR’s own FM/AM
tuner. Along with Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro
Logic II and IIx, DTS Neo:6, DTS 96/24, Dolby 3
Stereo, 5 Channel or 7 Channel Stereo and Hall
and Theater modes, the AVR offers Harman
International’s exclusive Logic 7 process in both
5.1 and 7.1 versions to create a wider, more
enveloping field environment and more defined
fly-overs and pans. Although the AVR 340’s
primary use will be in multichannel systems,
advanced technology is at work even when only
two speakers are used, with Harman Inter-
national’s proprietary VMAx
®
creating enveloping
sound fields from front left and right speakers
only.
only.
Dolby Virtual Speaker is available to create
enveloping sound fields from front left and right
speakers, and the latest Dolby Headphone
circuitry creates an amazing sense of openness
with headphones.
enveloping sound fields from front left and right
speakers, and the latest Dolby Headphone
circuitry creates an amazing sense of openness
with headphones.
In addition to providing a wide range of listening
options, the AVR is easy to configure so that it
options, the AVR is easy to configure so that it
provides the best results with your speakers and
specific listening-room environment.
specific listening-room environment.
An important addition to the AVR 340’s impres-
sive list of features is EzSet/EQ,™ which auto-
mates the configuration process to make it
quicker, easier and more precise. Using the spe-
cial microphone supplied with the unit, EzSet/EQ
takes the guesswork out of entering speaker
“size” and crossover information, delay times for
all channels and output levels. In addition to the
configuration settings, EzSet/EQ also includes
room equalization so that the signals sent to
each speaker are tailored to provide accurate
sonic quality with your specific combination of
speaker type, room size and other factors that
influence room acoustics. With EzSet/EQ, your
system is custom-configured in a few minutes
with accuracy that previously required expensive
and hard-to-use test equipment.
sive list of features is EzSet/EQ,™ which auto-
mates the configuration process to make it
quicker, easier and more precise. Using the spe-
cial microphone supplied with the unit, EzSet/EQ
takes the guesswork out of entering speaker
“size” and crossover information, delay times for
all channels and output levels. In addition to the
configuration settings, EzSet/EQ also includes
room equalization so that the signals sent to
each speaker are tailored to provide accurate
sonic quality with your specific combination of
speaker type, room size and other factors that
influence room acoustics. With EzSet/EQ, your
system is custom-configured in a few minutes
with accuracy that previously required expensive
and hard-to-use test equipment.
In tandem with EzSet/EQ, the AVR 340 includes
a full set of manual configuration settings for
those who wish to custom-trim their system
even further. A Quadruple Crossover bass man-
agement system makes it possible to enter dif-
ferent crossover settings for each speaker group.
a full set of manual configuration settings for
those who wish to custom-trim their system
even further. A Quadruple Crossover bass man-
agement system makes it possible to enter dif-
ferent crossover settings for each speaker group.
A Stereo-Direct mode bypasses the digital proces-
sor to preserve all of the subtleties of older ana-
log, two-channel materials, while bass manage-
ment, available in the surround and Stereo-Digital
modes,improves your ability to tailor the sound to
suit your room acoustics or taste.
sor to preserve all of the subtleties of older ana-
log, two-channel materials, while bass manage-
ment, available in the surround and Stereo-Digital
modes,improves your ability to tailor the sound to
suit your room acoustics or taste.
For the ultimate in flexibility, the AVR features
connections for five video devices, all with both
composite and S-Video inputs. Two additional
audio inputs are available, and a total of eight
digital inputs and two outputs make the AVR
340 capable of handling all the latest digital
audio sources. For compatibility with the latest
HDTV video sources and progressive scan DVD
players, the AVR also features wide-bandwidth,
low-crosstalk component video switching.
connections for five video devices, all with both
composite and S-Video inputs. Two additional
audio inputs are available, and a total of eight
digital inputs and two outputs make the AVR
340 capable of handling all the latest digital
audio sources. For compatibility with the latest
HDTV video sources and progressive scan DVD
players, the AVR also features wide-bandwidth,
low-crosstalk component video switching.
Coax and optical digital outputs are available for
direct connection to digital recorders. A video
recording output and a color-coded eight-chan-
nel input make the AVR 340 virtually future-
proof, with everything needed to accommodate
tomorrow’s new formats right on board.
direct connection to digital recorders. A video
recording output and a color-coded eight-chan-
nel input make the AVR 340 virtually future-
proof, with everything needed to accommodate
tomorrow’s new formats right on board.
Until now, Harman Kardon AVRs have been able
to accommodate almost any source device
equipped with line-level analog, optical digital
or coaxial digital outputs, including most digital
media players. With one simple connection
between the AVR 340 and the optional
Harman Kardon
to accommodate almost any source device
equipped with line-level analog, optical digital
or coaxial digital outputs, including most digital
media players. With one simple connection
between the AVR 340 and the optional
Harman Kardon
, you are able to listen
to materials stored on your compatible Apple
®
iPod
®
**. Your AVR’s system remote control has
been preprogrammed with control codes that
enable you to select tracks for playback and
navigate many of your iPod’s functions, even
from across the room. The Bridge™ will even let
you charge your iPod.
navigate many of your iPod’s functions, even
from across the room. The Bridge™ will even let
you charge your iPod.
The AVR 340’s flexibility and power extend
beyond your main home theater or listening
room. The AVR includes a sophisticated multi-
zone control system that allows you to select
one source for use in the main room and a dif-
ferent one (Audio only) in a second room.
Complete control over volume is possible with a
separate infrared control link. To make it easy to
operate the AVR from a remote room, a separate
“Zone II” remote is included.
Additional multiroom options include the option
to assign two of the AVR’s output channels to the
multiroom system and the ability to link the AVR
to innovative A-BUS
beyond your main home theater or listening
room. The AVR includes a sophisticated multi-
zone control system that allows you to select
one source for use in the main room and a dif-
ferent one (Audio only) in a second room.
Complete control over volume is possible with a
separate infrared control link. To make it easy to
operate the AVR from a remote room, a separate
“Zone II” remote is included.
Additional multiroom options include the option
to assign two of the AVR’s output channels to the
multiroom system and the ability to link the AVR
to innovative A-BUS
®
keypads for multiroom oper-
ation without the need for external amplifiers.
The AVR 340’s powerful amplifier uses
traditional Harman Kardon high-current design
technologies to meet the wide dynamic range of
any program selection.
traditional Harman Kardon high-current design
technologies to meet the wide dynamic range of
any program selection.
Harman Kardon invented the high-fidelity
receiver more then fifty years ago. With state-of-
the-art circuitry and time-honored circuit
designs, the AVR 340 is the perfect combination
of the latest in digital audio technology, a quiet
yet powerful analog amplifier in an elegant,
easy-to-use package.
receiver more then fifty years ago. With state-of-
the-art circuitry and time-honored circuit
designs, the AVR 340 is the perfect combination
of the latest in digital audio technology, a quiet
yet powerful analog amplifier in an elegant,
easy-to-use package.
■ Dolby* Digital, Dolby Digital EX and
Dolby Pro Logic* II and IIx Decoding,
and the full suite of DTS
and the full suite of DTS
®
modes,
including DTS-ES
®
6.1 Discrete & Matrix
and Neo:6
®
■ Seven channels of high-current
amplification
■ Harman Kardon’s exclusive Logic 7
®
processing, available for the first time
with both 7.1 and 5.1 processing in a
variety of modes and two modes of
VMAx
with both 7.1 and 5.1 processing in a
variety of modes and two modes of
VMAx
®
■ Harman Kardon’s advanced EzSet/EQ™
automatically configures speaker set-
tings and sets room equalization for
quick, easy and accurate system setup
tings and sets room equalization for
quick, easy and accurate system setup
■ Stereo-Direct Mode for Two-Channel
Sources Bypasses DSP Processing to
Preserve the Integrity of Analog
Materials
Preserve the Integrity of Analog
Materials
■ Stereo-Digital Mode for Programmable
Bass Management of Low Frequencies
Between Main Speakers and Subwoofer
Between Main Speakers and Subwoofer
■ High-bandwidth, HDTV-compatible
component video switching with
assignable inputs and cross-conversion
from composite and S-video
assignable inputs and cross-conversion
from composite and S-video
**Compatible with all iPod models equipped with a dock connector, including third-generation “Click Wheel” models and newer. Not compatible with iPod
shuffle models. Although iPod photo models are compatible, images stored on the iPod may not be viewed.
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