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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 the front-panel information display EXAMPLE – (Synchro type) indicates a message that is displayed on the remote control’s LCD screen 1 – (number in a square) indicates a specific front-panel control – (number in a circle) indicates a rear-panel connection 0 – (number in an oval) indicates a button or indicator on the remote a– (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. Introduction Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon! With the purchase of a Harman Kardon AVR 435 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 435 is truly a multichannel receiver for the new millennium. In addition 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 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 435 has been engineered so that it is easy to take advantage of all the power of its digital technology. To obtain the maximum enjoyment from your new receiver, we urge you to read this manual. A few minutes spent learning the functions of the various controls will enable you to take advantage of all the power the AVR 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. Description and Features The AVR 435 is among the most versatile and multifeatured A/V receivers available, incorporating 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, DTS-ES®, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS Neo:6, Dolby 3 Stereo, 5 Channel or 7 Channel Stereo and Hall and Theater modes, the AVR 435 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 435’s primary use will be in multichannel systems, advanced technology is at work even when only two speakers are used. 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. Two-channel listening with analog sources is available with full bass management or in a traditional “bypass” mode that creates a straight signal path from the gain stage to the volume control. Finally, the AVR is among the very few A/V receivers that offer decoding of MP3 data, so that you may listen to the latest music selections directly from compatible computers or playback devices with the power and fidelity you expect from Harman Kardon. An important addition to the AVR 435’s impressive list of features is EzSet/EQ,™ which automates the configuration process to make it quicker, easier and more precise. Using the special 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 435 includes a full set of manual configuration settings for those who wish to custom-trim their system even further. A Quadruple Crossover bass management system makes it possible to enter different crossover settings for each speaker group. Video connections and system integration is a snap with the AVR 435. For those sources already in component form, three assignable, wide-bandwidth inputs are available, and the Video inputs are renameable. To further enhance the viewing experience with digital sources or displays, the AVR 435’s A/V Sync Delay feature allows you to compensate for the loss of lip sync due to digital video delays individually for each input. A bi-directional RS-232 port a...