Harman-Kardon 210 manual

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2 T ABLE OF CONTENTS 3 Introduction 4 Safety Information 4 Unpacking 5 F ront Panel Controls 7 F ront Panel Information Display 9 Rear P anel Connections 11 Remote Control Functions 14 Installation and Connections 17 System Configuration 18 Input Setup 18 Surround Setup 18 Delay Settings 19 Speak er Setup 21 Output Level Adjustment 22 Manual Output[...]

3 INTRODUCTION Introduction Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon! With the purchase of a Harman Kardon A VR 210 you are about to begin many years of listening enjoyment. T he A VR 210 has been custom-designed to provide all the excitement and detail of movie soundtracks and every nuance of musical selections . With onboard Dolby* Digital and DTS ®[...]

4 SAFETY INFORMA TION Safety Information Important Safety Information V erify Line V oltage Before Use Y our AVR 210 has been designed for use with 120-volt AC current. Connection to a line volt- age 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 voltage requ[...]

5 FRONT P ANEL CONTROLS 1 Main P ower Switch: Press this button to apply power to the A VR 210. 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. To turn the unit off and prevent the use of the remote [...]

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 depending on the type of input, some modes are not always av ailable. (See page 25 for more information about surround modes .) 8 T uning Selector: Press the left side o[...]

7 FRONT P ANEL INFORMA TION DISPLA Y Front P anel Information Display COAXIAL THEATER 5 CH STEREO HALL 1 3 - STEREO PRO LOGIC DIGITAL DTS DOLBY D PCM MP3 NIGHT OPTICAL ANALOG OSD 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 N O K M L S T R QP Y X W V U F H I J O O R O O LS O O RS O O C G A Bitstream [...]

8 FRONT P ANEL INFORMA TION DISPLA Y Front P anel Information Display T Memory Indicator: T his indicator flashes when entering presets and other information into the tuner’ s memory . U Stereo Indicator: This indicator lights when an FM station is being tuned in stereo . V T uned Indicator: T his indicator lights when a station is being received[...]

9 REAR P ANEL CONNECTIONS Rear P anel Connections AC INPUT ~120V/60HZ A R CU S LISTED E191351 40KK AUDIO EQUIPMENT TAPE FRONT SPKRS (8 Ω ) RIGHT LEFT CENTER SPKR (8 Ω ) PRE OUT 6 CH. DIRECT INPUT 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[...]

10 REAR P ANEL CONNECTIONS Rear P anel Connections ¡ T ape Inputs: Connect these jacks to the PLA Y/OUT jacks of an audio recorder . ™ T ape Outputs: Connect these jacks to the RECORD/INPUT jacks of an audio recorder . £ Video 1 Audio Inputs: Connect these jacks to the PLA Y/OUT audio jacks on a VCR or other video source . ¢ AM Antenna: Connec[...]

11 REMO TE CONTROL FUNCTIONS ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Remote Control Functions POWER MUTE AVR DVD AM/FM CD T APE VID 2 VCR TV CBL/SA T VID 4 VID 1 VID 3 6 CH. SPL OFF ON SLEEP T/V SURR. CH. VOL. G U I D E C H . E X I T D I G I T A L M E N U S P K R P R E V . C H . D E L A Y SET 1 2 3 4 7 6 5 9 0 TUN-M MEM M2 M3 M4 D.SKIP M1 O[...]

12 REMO TE CONTROL FUNCTIONS Remote Control Functions IMPORT ANT NOTE: The A VR 210’ s remote may be programmed to control up to eight devices , including the A VR 210. Before using the remote , it is important to remember to press the Input Selector button e that corresponds to the unit you wish to operate . In addition, the A VR 210’ s remote[...]

13 REMO TE CONTROL FUNCTIONS will change to monaural reception. (See page 28 for more information.) t Direct Button: Press this button when the tuner is in use to start the sequence for direct entry of a station’ s frequency . After press- ing the button simply press the proper Numeric K eys r to select a station. (See page 28 for more informatio[...]

14 INST ALLA TION AND CONNECTIONS System Installation 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 equip[...]

15 INST ALLA TION AND CONNECTIONS Installation and Connections Video Connection Note: • Composite video signals may only be viewed in their native formats . However , S-Video sig- nals will be converted to standard, composite video , and are viewable through the V ideo Monitor Output ‹ . System and P ower Connections T he A VR 210 is designed f[...]

16 SY STEM CONFIGURA TION 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 and Placement T he placement of speakers in a [...]

17 SY STEM CONFIGURA TION Y ou are now ready to power up the AVR 210 to begin these final adjustments . 1. Plug the P ower Cable ° into an unswitched AC outlet. 2. Press the Main P ower Switch 1 in until it latches and the word “OFF” on the top of the switch disappears inside the front panel. Note that the Power Indicator 3 will turn amber , i[...]

18 SY STEM CONFIGURA TION System Configuration Input Setup T he first step in configuring the A VR 210 is to select an input. T his may be done by pressing the front panel Input Source Selector ! until the desired input’ s name appears momen- tarily in the Main Information Display X , and the green LED lights next to the input’ s name in the fr[...]

19 SY STEM CONFIGURA TION T o resynchronize the front and surround chan- nels , follow these steps: 1. Measure the distance from the listening position to the front speak ers. 2. Measure the distance from the listening position to the surround speak ers. 3. Subtract the distance to the surround speak- ers from the distance to the front speak ers. a[...]

20 SY STEM CONFIGURA TION System Configuration It is easiest to enter the proper settings for the speak er setup through the SPEAKER SETUP menu (Figure 5). If that menu is not already on your screen from the prior adjust- ments , press the OSD button v to bring up the MASTER MENU (Figure 1), and then press the ¤ button q twice so that the cur- sor[...]

21 SY STEM CONFIGURA TION Within three seconds , press either the front panel ‹ / › Selector buttons 5 or the ⁄ / ¤ buttons mq on the remote to select a dif- ferent speak er position, or press the Set button Ôo to begin the adjustment process for the front left and right speak ers. When the Set button Ôo has been pressed and the system is [...]

22 SY STEM CONFIGURA TION System Configuration the level. T his is a normal aspect of the system’ s operation. • As the other channels are set, the channel name and the adjustment offset will appear in the on-screen display (if con- nected) and the Main Information Display X . While the level is changing, the Program/SPL Indicator c will change[...]

23 SY STEM CONFIGURA TION System Configuration Additional Input Adjustments After 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 the MASTER MENU and enter the settings for each input that you will use . In most cases , only the digital input and surround [...]

24 OPERA TION Operation Basic Operation Once you have completed the setup and configuration of the AVR 210, it is simple to operate and enjoy . T he following instructions will help you maximize the enjoyment of your new receiver: T urning the A V R 210 On or Off • When using the AVR 210 for the first time , you must press the Main P ower Switch [...]

25 OPERA TION Operation 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 Initial Setting – 0 m[...]

26 OPERA TION Operation Surround Mode Selection One of the most important features of the A VR 210 is its ability to reproduce a full multichannel surround-sound field from digital sources , analog matrix surround-encoded programs and standard stereo progr ams. In all, a total of twelve listening modes are available on the A VR 210. Selection of a [...]

27 OPERA TION Operation playing, the AVR 210 will automatically detect whether it is a multichannel Dolby Digital, DTS source , MP3 or a conventional PCM signal, which is the standard output from CD players . A Bitstream Indicator A will light in the Main Information Display Û to confirm that the digital signal is Dolby Digital, DTS or PCM. Digita[...]

28 OPERA TION Operation that some future digital sources may not be com- patible with the A VR 210. 3. Note that not all digitally encoded programs contain full 5.1-channel audio . Consult the pro- gram guide that accompanies the DVD or laser disc to determine which type of audio has been recorded on the disc. T he A VR 210 will auto- matically sen[...]

29 OPERA TION Operation 1. Press the Memory button on the remote . Note that the MEMORY indicator T will be illuminated and flash in the Main Information Display Û . 2. Within five seconds , press the Numeric K eys r corresponding to the location where you wish to store this station’ s frequency . Once entered, the preset number will appear in t[...]

30 OPERA TION Operation 6-Channel Direct Input T he A VR 210 is equipped for future expansion through the use of optional, external adapters for formats that the A VR 210 may not be capa- ble of processing. When an adapter is connected to the 6-Channel Direct Input ª , you may select it by pressing the 6-Ch Direct Input Selector . T he 6-Channel D[...]

31 ADV ANCED FEA TURES Advanced F eatures T he A VR 210 is equipped with a number of advanced features that add extr a flexibility to the unit’ s operation. While it is not necessary to use these features to operate the unit, they provide additional options that you may wish to use . Display Brightness T he A VR 210’ s Main Information Display [...]

32 ADV ANCED FEA TURES Advanced F eatures activated, even if they were switched off for the previous listening session. T o change the length of time that the semi-OSD displays remain on the screen, go to the ADVANCED SELECT menu as outlined earlier , and press the ⁄ / ¤ buttons mq as needed, until the on-screen › cursor is next to the SEMI-OS[...]

33 PROGRAMMING THE REMO TE Progr amming the Remote T he A VR 210 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 , cassette decks , TV sets, cable boxes , VCRs , satellite receivers and other home-theater equipment. On[...]

34 PROGRAMMING THE REMO TE 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 210’ s remote con- trol. Once programmed, a macro will send out up to 19 different remote codes in a predeter- mined sequential order , enabling you to auto[...]

35 PROGRAMMING THE REMO TE Progr amming the Remote buttons when operating most TV sets, VCRs or cable boxes . The Channel Up/Down indication is printed directly on the remote . F or many stan- dard CD players , cassette decks , VCRs and DVD functions , the standard function icons are printed on top of the buttons . F or some products, however , the[...]

36 PROGRAMMING THE REMO TE Progr amming the Remote the Input Selector e and the Program/ SPL Indicator c flashes amber . 2. Press the Play button x . T he Program/SPL Indicator c will stop flashing and stay amber . 3. Press and release the Input Selector button e for the device that will be used to change the channels . The Progr am/SPL Indicator c[...]

37 FUNCTION LIST Function List No . Button Name A VR Function DVD CD/CDR T ape VCR (VID 1) TV (VID 1) CBL (VID 3) SA T (VID 3) 1 P ower Off P ower Off P ower Off P ower Off P ower Off Power Off Power Off P ower Off P ower Off 2 P ower On P ower On P ower On P ower On P ower On P ower On P ower On P ower On P ower On 3 Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute [...]

38 FUNCTION LIST Function List (continued) 45 Direct Direct T uner Entry T rack Direct 46 Clear Clear Clear Clear Clear Clear Clear Clear 47 Preset Up Preset T une Up Slow Forw ard 48 T une Down T une Down Prev Chapter T rack Increment 49 OSD OSD OSD OSD OSD OSD 50 D . Skip Disc Skip Disc Skip Stop Stop 51 Preset Down Preset T une Down Slow Rev Int[...]

39 SETUP CODES Setup Code T able: TV Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number A MARK 097 ADMIRAL 069 192 AKAI 001 160 AMPRO 070 AMSTRAD 053 ANAM 045 055 057 076 095 097 099 106 109 112 AOC 001 011 097 BELL & HOWELL 069 BROKSONIC 091 CANDLE 001 002 003 011 CAPEHAR T 059 CENTURION 170 171 CENTRONIC 045 CITIZEN 001 002 003 011 045 092 CLASSIC 045 CONC[...]

40 SETUP CODES Setup Code T able: TV (continued) MARANTZ 001 074 148 MEMOREX 011 013 069 MGA 001 011 033 044 050 074 MIDLAND 199 MITSUBISHI 001 011 033 042 044 100 154 160 167 168 NAD 021 031 NA TIONAL 177 178 179 180 181 182 NEC 001 013 022 025 042 057 OPTIMUS 031 OPT ONICA 025 077 ORION 091 P ANASONIC 039 057 076 087 148 PENNEY 199 PHILCO 001 003[...]

41 SETUP CODES Setup Code T able: VCR Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number AIWA 040 AKAI 022 048 050 108 109 126 AMPRO 076 AMSTRAD 133 ANAM 037 039 089 A UDIO DYNAMICS 018 029 044 048 BROKSONIC 031 041 043 110 147 166 CANDLE 134 135 137 CANON 034 037 039 135 140 CAPEHAR T 094 CITIZEN 021 045 134 CRAIG 003 045 116 CUR TIS MA THES 037 039 DAEWOO 012 [...]

42 SETUP CODES Setup Code T able: VCR (continued) PHILCO 037 039 040 071 PHILIPS 037 039 040 058 071 075 087 PILO T 087 PIONEER 019 027 052 POR TLAND 094 PULSAR 076 QU ARTZ 002 020 QU ASAR 039 144 RADIO SHACK 003 045 057 074 087 093 133 134 137 140 141 142 152 153 158 159 160 161 RCA 019 026 039 067 093 095 124 127 157 REALISTIC 003 015 020 037 039[...]

43 SETUP CODES Setup Code T able: CD Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number ADC 010 ADCOM 047 061 067 AIWA 079 109 116 126 154 AKAI 048 175 182 A UDIO TECHNICA 051 A UDIOACCESS 123 BSR 042 062 CALIFORNIA A UDIO 013 107 CAPETRONIC 068 CARRERA 062 085 CARVER 049 055 134 138 139 141 142 143 183 184 CASIO 064 115 120 164 CROWN 040 CUR TIS MA THES 064 DEN[...]

44 SETUP CODES QU ASAR 013 107 RADIO SHACK 120 124 RCA 022 047 079 091 148 REALISTIC 047 054 055 056 091 093 102 103 106 162 163 164 RO TEL 049 SAE 049 SAMSUNG 026 SANSUI 045 049 079 132 155 170 SANY O 031 055 066 080 093 166 SCO TT 106 SEARS 064 SHARP 018 056 071 103 112 149 178 SHERWOOD 008 024 025 039 056 103 131 SIGNA TURE 038 SONY 005 058 086 [...]

45 SETUP CODES Setup Code T able: DVD Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number CALIFORNIA A UDIO 032 DENON 002 019 022 GE 003 004 GOLDST AR 005 HARMAN KARDON 001 JVC 006 KENWOOD 007 LO TTE 008 MAGNA VOX 009 MITSUBISHI 023 036 NAD 010 ONKY O 015 OPTIMUS 011 P ANASONIC 024 PIONEER 012 020 035 RCA 018 RUNCO 027 SAMSUNG 031 SANY O 013 SHARP 021 028 037 SON[...]

46 SETUP CODES Setup Code T able: SA T Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number ALPHAST AR 472 ALPHAST AR DBS 450 ALPHAST AR DSR 422 CHANNEL MASTER 317 CHAP ARRAL 315 316 451 CIT OH 360 DRAKE 317 318 413 DX ANTENNA 331 352 362 369 ECHOST AR 319 322 364 380 395 396 452 453 463 467 ELECTRO HOME 392 EUROPLUS 415 FUJITSU 329 GENERAL ELECTRIC 408 474 GENERA[...]

47 SETUP CODES Setup Code T able: CBL Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number ABC 001 003 045 048 052 059 ALLEGRO 111 AMERICAST 212 ANTRONIX 021 ARCHER 012 014 021 031 112 BELCOR 113 CABLE ST AR 033 113 CENTURION 092 CENTUR Y 014 CITIZEN 014 111 COMTRONICS 026 037 DIAMOND 030 DIGI 114 EAGLE 027 037 046 186 EASTERN 063 066 070 115 187 ELECTRICORD 039 E[...]

48 SETUP CODES Setup Code T able: CBL (continued) REGENCY 063 115 187 REMBRANT 032 SAMSUNG 037 072 186 SCIENTIFIC A TLANT A 003 018 047 048 052 130 145 183 203 204 SIGNAL 037 SIGNA TURE 001 188 SPRUCER 053 081 177 189 ST ARCOM 002 015 016 141 163 ST ARGA TE 015 037 120 187 SYL V ANIA 071 T AND Y 024 TELECAP A TION 028 TEXSCAN 036 071 TFC 122 TIMELE[...]

49 TROUBLESHOO TING GUIDE T roubleshooting Guide SYMPT OM CAUSE SOLUTION Unit does not function when Main • No AC P ower • Mak e certain AC power cord is plugged into P ower Switch is pushed a live outlet • Check to see whether outlet is switch-controlled Display lights , but no sound • Intermittent input connections • Mak e certain that [...]

50 TECHNICAL SPECIFICA TIONS 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[...]

51 NO TES Notes[...]

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