Harman-Kardon AVR 2000 manuel d'utilisation

A VR 2000 Audio/ V ideo Receiver OWNER’S MANU AL A VR 2000 RDS PTY CT RT TA Power for the Digital Revolution ™ ®[...]

2 T ABLE OF CONTENTS 3 Introduction 4 Safety Information 5 F ront Panel Controls 7 F ront Panel Information Display 9 Rear P anel Connections 11 Remote Control Functions 14 Installation and Connections 14 Audio Equipment Connections 14 Video Equipment Connections 15 SCAR T A/V Connections 16 System and P ower Connections 17 System Configuration 17 [...]

INTRODUCTION 3 Introduction Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon! With the purchase of a Harman Kardon A VR 2000 you are about to begin many years of lis- tening enjoyment. T he A VR 2000 has been cus- tom designed to provide all the excitement and detail of movie sound tracks and every nuance of musical selections . With onboard Dolby* Digital and[...]

4 SAFETY INFORMA TION Safety Information Important Safety Information V erify Line V oltage Before Use Y our A VR 2000 has been designed for use with 220-240-V olt A C current. Connection to a line voltage other than that for which it is intended can create a safety and fire hazard and may damage the unit. If you have any questions about the voltag[...]

FRONT P ANEL CONTROLS 5 1 Main P ower Switch: Press this button to apply power to the A VR 2000. When the switch is pressed in, the unit is placed in a Standby mode , as indicated by the amber LED 3 sur- rounding the System P ower Control 2 . T his button MUST be pressed in to operate the unit. T o turn the unit off completely and prevent the use o[...]

6 FRONT P ANEL CONTROLS Front P anel Controls 7 Surround Mode Selector: Press this but- ton to change the surround mode by scrolling through the list of available modes . Note that Dolby Digital and DTS modes can be selected only when a digital input is used (See page 24 for more information about surround modes .) 8 T uning Selector: Press the lef[...]

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R R T U V W X AA AB AC AD AE FRONT P ANEL INFORMATION DISPLA Y 7 Front P anel Information Display COAXIAL THEATER 5 CH STEREO HALL 3 - STEREO PRO LOGIC DIGITAL DTS DOLBY D PCM MP3 NIGHT OPTICAL ANALOG LFE 0 C L 0 1 2 3 1 2 3 MEMORY PRESET SLEEP AUTO 5.1 LOGIC 7 CM VMAx NF MUTE TUNED ST A B D E M N K L S T R QP X W [...]

8 FRONT P ANEL INFORMA TION DISPLA Y Front P anel Information Display R Preset Indicator: This indicator lights when the tuner is in use to show that the Preset Number/Sleep Timer Q is showing the sta- tion’ s preset memory number . (See page 29 for more information on tuner presets .) S Sleep Indicator: T his indicator lights when the Sleep func[...]

REAR P ANEL CONNECTIONS 9 Rear P anel Connections AC INPUT ~230V/50HZ A TAPE FRONT SPKRS (8 Ω ) RIGHT LEFT CENTER SPKR (8 Ω ) ANTENNA DIGITAL IN DIGITAL OUT VID 3 VID 3 REMOTE VID 2 VID 2 OPT OPT COAX COAX VID 1 VID 1 DVD DVD CD MON. OUT IN OUT AM GND FM 75 Ω IN OUT 1 2 1 2 IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT L R L R VIDEO S-VIDEO + – + – SURR. SPKRS (8[...]

10 REAR P ANEL CONNECTIONS Rear P anel Connections  Front/Center Speaker Outputs: Connect these outputs to the matching + or – terminals on your front/center speak ers. When making speak er connections, always mak e certain to maintain correct polarity by connecting the red (+) terminals on the A VR 2000 to the red (+) terminals on the speak e[...]

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q   ! " #  REMO TE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 11 Remote Control Functions P ower On Button IR T ransmitter Window Program Indicator P ower Off Button Input Selectors A VR Selector AM/FM T uner Select T est Button Sleep Button Surround Mode Selector Night Mode Channel Select Button ⁄ / ¤ Bu[...]

12 REMO TE CONTROL FUNCTIONS Remote Control Functions IMPORT ANT NO TE: T he A VR 2000’ s remote may be programmed to control up to seven devices , including the A VR 2000. Before using the remote , it is important to remember to press the Input Selector button 4 that corre- sponds to the unit you wish to operate . In addi- tion, the A VR 2000’[...]

REMO TE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 13 I Direct Button: Press this button when the tuner is in use to start the sequence for direct entry of a station’ s frequency . After pressing the button simply press the proper Numeric K eys G to select a station (See page 29 for more information on the tuner). J T uning Up/Down: When the tuner is in use , these butto[...]

14 INST ALLATION AND CONNECTIONS After unpacking the unit, and placing it on a solid surface capable of supporting its weight, you will need to mak e the connections to your audio and video equipment. Audio Equipment Connections We recommend that you use high-quality inter- connect cables when making connections to source equipment and recorders to[...]

INST ALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 15 Installation and Connections SCAR T A/V Connections F or the connections described above your video device needs RCA (cinch) connectors or/and S- Video connectors for all Audio and Video signals: Any normal video device (Not SVHS or High 8) for only playback needs 3 RCA jacks , VCRs for record and playback even 6 RC[...]

16 INST ALLATION AND CONNECTIONS Installation and Connections Important Note for the Use of SCART -Cinch Adapters: When video sources are connected to the TV directly with a SCAR T cable, specific control sig- nals apart from Audio/Video signals will be fed to the TV . T hese specific signals are: With all video sources , the signal for automatic i[...]

SY STEM CONFIGURATION 17 System Configuration When all audio , video and system connections have been made , there are a few configuration adjustments that must be made . A few minutes spent to correctly configure and calibrate the unit will greatly add to your listening experience . Speaker Selection No matter which type or brand of speak ers is u[...]

18 SY STEM CONFIGURATION System Configuration First T urn On Once the speak ers have been placed in the room and connected, the remaining steps are to program the system configur ation memories . With the A VR 2000 two kind of memories are used, those associated individually with the input selected, e .g. surround modes , and others working indepen[...]

SY STEM CONFIGURATION 19 With the A VR 2000 turned on, follow these steps to configure the speak ers: 1. Put the A VR 2000 in the Dolby Pro Logic mode by pressing the Surround Mode Selector button 7 on the front or 9 and then the ⁄ / ¤ buttons C on the remote , until PR O LOGIC appears in the Main Information Display X and the PRO LOGIC indicato[...]

20 SY STEM CONFIGURATION System Configuration T o assist in making these settings, the icons in the Speaker/Channel Input Indicators P will change as the speak er type is selected at each position. When only the inner icon box is lit, the speak er is set for “small. ” When the inner box and the two outer boxes with circles inside them are lit, [...]

SY STEM CONFIGURATION 21 (3–1) x 3 +15=21. Thus , in this example , the Pro Logic delay should be set at twenty millisec- onds . NO TE: The DTS , Logic 7, 5CH Stereo, Hall and T heater modes use a fixed, nonadjustable delay time . T he Dolby Digital Mode also includes a separate setting for the center channel delay mode , since the discrete natur[...]

22 SY STEM CONFIGURATION System Configuration 3. T he test noise will immediately begin to circu- late in the speak ers in a clockwise rotation, pausing at each position for two seconds . As the test noise rotates the speak er positions FL , C , FR , RS , LS (Front Left, Center , F ront Right, Right Surround, Left Surround) will be shown in the Mai[...]

OPERA TION 23 Operation Basic Operation Once you have completed the setup and configu- ration of the A VR 2000, it is simple to oper ate and enjoy . The following instructions should be followed for you to maximize your enjoyment of your new receiver: T urning the A VR 2000 On or Off • When using the AVR 2000 for the first time , you must press t[...]

24 OPERA TION Operation Surround Mode Chart MODE FEA TURES DELA Y TIME RANGE DOLBY DIGIT AL Available only with digital input sources encoded with Dolby Digital data. It provides Center: 0 ms – 5 ms up to five separate main audio channels and a special dedicated Low F requency Effects Initial Setting – 0 ms channel. Surround: 0 ms – 15 ms Ini[...]

OPERA TION 25 Operation Surround Mode Selection One of the most important features of the A VR 2000 is its ability to reproduce a full multi- channel surround sound field from digital sources , analog matrix surround encoded pro- grams and standard stereo or even mono pro- grams . In all, a total of thirteen listening modes are available on the A V[...]

26 OPERA TION Operation or a PCM audio track from DVD , use the Logic 7 C or Cinema mode . F or stereo or surround encod- ed pure music recordings use the Logic 7 M or Music mode for a wider front sound stage (see Surround Mode Chart page 24). MP3 Audio Playback T he A VR 2000 is one of the first A/V receivers to provide on-board decoding for the M[...]

OPERA TION 27 is important to note that although Dolby Digital, for example , is referred to as a “5.1” system, not all Dolby Digital DVD or audio tracks selected on DVD or other Dolby Digital programs are encod- ed for 5.1. T hus, it is sometimes normal for a DVD with a Dolby Digital soundtrack to trigger e .g. only the “L ” and “R” in[...]

28 OPERA TION Operation Output Level T rim Adjustment Normal output level adjustment for the A VR 2000 is established using the test tone, as outlined on pages 21 and 22. In some cases , however , it may be desir able to adjust the output levels using program material such as a test disc, or a selection you are familiar with. Additionally , the out[...]

OPERA TION 29 Operation T uner Operation T he A VR 2000’ s tuner is capable of tuning AM, FM and FM Stereo broadcast stations and receiv- ing RDS data. Stations may be tuned manually , or they may be stored as favorite station presets and recalled from a 30 position memory . Station Selection 1. Press the AM/FM T uner Select button 6 on the remot[...]

30 OPERA TION Operation RDS Operation T he A VR 2000 is equipped with RDS (Radio Data System), which brings a wide range of information to FM radio . Now in use in many countries , RDS is a system for transmitting station call signs or network information, a description of station program type , text messages about the station or specifics of a mus[...]

OPERA TION 31 Operation • JAZZ : Jazz Music • COUNTRY : Country Music • NATIONAL : National Music • OLDIES : Oldies Music • FOLK M : Folk Music • DOCUMENT : Documentary Programs • TEST : Emergency T est • ALARM : Emergency Broadcast Information Y ou may search for a specific Program T ype (PTY) by following these steps: 1. Press the[...]

32 PROGRAMMING THE REMO TE Progr amming the Remote T he A VR 2000 is equipped with a powerful remote control that will control not only the receiver’ s functions, but also most popular brands of audio and video equipment, including CD players , TV sets, cable boxes , VCRs, satellite receivers and other home-theater equipment. Once the A VR 2000?[...]

PROGRAMMING THE REMO TE 33 Progr amming the Remote Macro Progr amming Macros enable you to easily repeat frequently used combinations of commands with the press of a single button on the A VR 3000’ s remote con- trol. Once programmed, a macro will send out up to 19 different remote codes in a pre-deter- mined sequential order enabling you to auto[...]

34 PROGRAMMING THE REMO TE Progr amming the Remote Programmed Device Functions Once the A VR 2000’ s remote has been pro- grammed for the codes of other devices , press the appropriate Input Selector 4 to change the remote from control over the A VR 2000 to the additional product. When you press any of these buttons , it will briefly flash in red[...]

PROGRAMMING THE REMO TE 35 Channel Control Punch-Through T he A VR 3000’ s remote may be programmed to operate so that the channel control function for either the TV , cable or satellite receiver used in your system may be used in conjunction with one of the other devices controlled by the remote . F or example , while using and controlling the V[...]

36 FUNCTION LIST Function List No . Button Name A VR Function DVD CD/CDR 1 P ower Off P ower Off P ower Off P ower Off 2 P ower On Power On P ower On P ower On 3 Mute Mute 4 AV R A VR Select 5 DVD DVD Input Select DVD Select 6 CD CD Input Select CD Select 7 T ape T ape Input Select 8 VID 1 Video 1 Select 9 VID 2 Video 2 Select 10 VID 3 Video 3 Sele[...]

FUNCTION LIST 37 Function List No . Button Name T ape VCR (VID 1) TV (VID 2) CBL (VID 3) SA T(VID 3) 1 P ower Off P ower Off P ower Off Power Off P ower Off P ower Off 2 P ower On Power On Power On P ower On P ower On P ower On 3 Mute Mute 4 AV R 5 DVD 6 CD 7 T ape T ape Select 8 VID 1 VCR Select 9 VID 2 TV Select 10 VID 3 VID 3 Select 11 VID 4 12 [...]

38 SETUP CODES Setup Code T able: TV Maker (Brand) Name Code Number (3digit) List AIWA 110 AKAI 011 020 022 042 053 056 089 093 ALBA 020 040 ARC EN CIEL 017 019 024 056 059 ARCAM 017 BANG & OLUFSEN 088 BEK O 022 BLA UPUNKT 011 075 076 077 BRANDT ELECTRONIQUE 017 019 024 056 059 BRION VEGA 023 088 BRUNS 023 088 BUSH 010 020 040 043 092 BUSH(UK) [...]

SETUP CODES 39 Setup Code T able: TV (continued) Maker (Brand) Name Code Number (3digit) List NEC 010 043 NECKERMANN 023 078 088 102 NOKIA 040 046 092 100 NORDMENDE 009 017 019 024 053 056 059 069 080 093 094 ORION 038 040 091 O TTO VERSAND 010 020 022 043 075 076 077 078 092 102 P ANASONIC 018 085 P A THE' MARCONI 017 019 024 056 059 PHILCO 0[...]

40 SETUP CODES Setup Code T able: VCR Maker (Brand) Name Code Number (3 digit) List AIWA 039 044 055 073 112 116 121 148 152 AKAI 044 053 090 092 103 149 150 155 AKURA 112 ALBA 061 073 121 144 AMSTRAD 039 107 148 ANITECH 155 ARC EN CIEL 044 045 090 ARIST ONA 049 091 109 ASTRA 148 ASTRO SOUND 155 A TLANTIC 155 A UDIOSONIC 165 166 BANG & OLUFSEN [...]

SETUP CODES 41 Setup Code T able: VCR (continued) Maker (Brand) Name Code Number (3 digit) List JENSEN 044 JVC 044 045 047 085 090 112 135 KARCHER 042 054 155 KENDO 103 KENWOOD 019 044 047 112 K OERTING 155 KUBA 147 148 LLO YD 039 148 LOEWE 065 LOEWE OPT A 054 082 091 109 155 MAGNA VOX 060 062 MARANTZ 036 050 054 073 091 109 MEMOREX 015 019 039 049[...]

42 INTRODUCTION Setup Code T able: VCR (continued) Maker (Brand) Name Code Number (3 digit) List T ANDBERG 032 127 TEAC 039 044 148 TEC 148 155 TECHNICS 107 147 TELEFUNKEN 044 045 090 TELERENT 147 148 TENSAI 148 155 THOMSON 044 045 047 090 THORN 044 085 090 135 THORN-FERGUSON 044 083 085 090 094 100 104 108 130 131 135 149 155 156 157 158 T OSHIBA [...]

INTRODUCTION 43 Setup Code T able: CD Maker (Brand) Name Code Number (3 Digit) List AIWA 072 111 118 156 170 ARCAM 217 221 AKAI 050 177 184 A UDIOMECA 127 221 BSR 044 CALIFORNIA A UDIO 015 109 CAPETRONIC 070 CROWN 042 DENON 187 188 213 FISHER 055 068 FUNAI 126 GOLDST AR 016 087 GRUNDIG 217 221 225 226 227 228 HAIT AI 099 214 HARMAN KARDON 001 002 0[...]

44 SETUP CODES Setup Code T able: SA T Maker (Brand) Name Code Number (3digit) List AIWA 441 AKAI 333 ALBA 301 411 AMSTRAD 432 ANKARO 421 ASTRO 476 477 478 479 480 481 482 483 BLA UPUNKT 338 390 BUSH 348 406 BUSH(UK) 353 ECHOST AR 347 FERGUSON 345 348 352 353 363 364 367 406 411 424 FINLUX 309 310 FTE 380 FUBA 314 347 421 GOODMANS 411 GRUNDIG 338 3[...]

SETUP CODES 45 Setup Code T able: DVD Maker (Brand) Name Code Number (3 Digit) List CALIFORNIA A UDIO 040 DENON 002 019 022 034 GE 003 004 GOLDST AR (LG) 005 HARMAN KARDON 001 032 JVC 006 KENWOOD 007 MAGNA VOX 009 033 MARANTZ 033 MITSUBISHI 023 036 NAD 010 ONKY O 015 P ANASONIC 024 025 034 035 PHILIPS 033 PIONEER 012 020 038 041 RUNCO 027 SAMSUNG 0[...]

46 TROUBLESHOO TING GUIDE T r oubleshooting Guide Processor Reset In the rare case where the unit’ s operation or the displays seem abnormal, the cause may involve the erratic oper ation of the system’ s memory or microprocessor . T o correct this problem, first unplug the unit from the AC wall outlet and w ait at least three min- utes . After [...]

TECHNICAL SPECIFICA TIONS 47 T echnical Specifications Audio Section Stereo Mode Continuous Average P ower (FTC) 50 W atts per channel, 20Hz–20kHz, @ < 0.07% THD, both channels driven into 8 ohms Five-Channel Surround Modes P ower Per Individual Channel F ront L&R channels: 40 W atts per channel, @ < 0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms [...]

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