Harman-Kardon AVR 125 manual

AVR 125 AM/FM AVR 12 5 AU DIO/VIDEO RECEIVER OWN ER ’ S M ANUAL Power for the Digital Revolution . ® ®[...]

T ypographical 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 rear -panel connection jack EXAMPLE – (OCR type) indicates a message that is visible o[...]

INTRODUCTION 3 INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon ® ! With the purchase of a Harman Kardon A VR 125 you are about to begin many years of listening enjoyment. The A VR 125 has been custom-designed to provide all the excitement and detail of movie soundtracks and every nuance of musical selections . Onboard Dolby ® * Digital and DTS [...]

4 SAFETY INFORMATION SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Information V erify Line Voltage Before Use Y our A VR 125 has been designed for use with 120- volt AC 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 voltage requir[...]

FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS 5 1 Main Power Switch: Press this button to apply power to the AVR 125. When the switch is pressed in, the unit is placed in a Standby mode , as indicated by the amber LED 3 surrounding the System Po wer Control 2 . This button MUST be pressed in to operate the unit. T o turn the unit off and prevent the use of the remote contr[...]

6 FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS In Manual tuning mode , tap the button lightly and note that the tuner will step up one frequency increment per button press . When the button is held for a few sec- onds you will note that the unit will quickly advance through the frequency band. Release it and the tuner will stop . In Auto tuning mode ,[...]

FRONT-PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY 7 FRONT-PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY MEM PRESET SLEEP AUTO ANALOG COAX 123 OPT 123 DTS PCM TUNED ST D D PL II 3ST DSP VMAx NF LOGIC 7 CM KHz dB MHz NIGHT LR C SL SR LFE A K S R T U Q PO M L B C D E J N FG H I A Bitstream Indicators B DTS Mode Indicator C Dolby Digital Indicator D Dolby Pro Logic II Indicator E Dolby 3 S[...]

8F RONT-PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY FRONT-PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY remaining before the AVR 125 goes into the Standby mode . (See page 21 for more information.) O Memory Indica tor: This indicator flashes when entering presets and other information into the tuner’s memory . P Stereo Indicator: This indicator lights when an FM station is being tune[...]

REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS 9 REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS › fi fl ° ‡ ¢ • ‚ ¡ ™ £ ∞ ¶ ⁄ ¤ ‹ b c d e f g j k h i · a ª § 31 33 32 SURR SURR , 1A , 0.5A ¡ AM Antenna ™ FM Antenna £ CD Inputs ¢ T ape Outputs ∞ T ape Inputs § Subwoofer Output ¶ F ront Speaker Outputs • Surround Speaker Outputs ª F ront Speaker Outputs ‚ S[...]

10 REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS ¤ Switched AC Accessory Outlet: This outlet may be used to power any device you wish to have turned on or off at the same time as the AVR 125. Any device connected to this outlet will be off when the AVR 125 is in the Standby mode , and power will be supplied to the outlet when the AVR 125 is tur ne[...]

REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 11 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS s a b c d e f g h i j k n p o q r t v w ` 32 30 29 28 36 34 33 31 z x y 35 POWER MUTE AVR DVD AM/FM CD T APE VID 2 VCR TV CBL/SA T 6 CH. VID 1 VID 3 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 [...]

12 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS IMPORT ANT NOTE: The A VR 125’s remote may be programmed to control up to seven devices , including the AVR 125. Before using the remote , remember to press the Input Selector Button e that corre- sponds to the unit you wish to operate . In addition, the A VR 125’s remote is shipped from the [...]

REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 13 u T uning Up/Down: When the tuner is in use , these buttons will tune up or down through the selected fre- quency band. If the T uner Mode Button s@ has been pressed so that the AUTO Indicator R is illumi- nated, pressing either of the buttons will cause the tuner to seek the next station with acceptable signal strength [...]

14 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS System Installation After unpacking the unit, and placing it on a solid surface capable of supporting its weight, you will need to make the connections to your audio and video equipment. Audio Equipment Connections We recommend that you use high-quality interconnect cables when making connections to source equipment [...]

INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 15 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS should be connected to the Video 1 Out Jacks bk on the AVR 125. 2. Connect the analog audio and video outputs of a television set or any other video source to the Video 2 Jacks d . 3. Connect the analog audio and video outputs of a cable TV converter or satellite receiver , or any other v[...]

16 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 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 The placement of speakers in a mul[...]

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 17 5. T urn the A VR 125 on either by pressing the System Power Control 2 on the front panel, or via the remote by pressing the A VR Selector f or any of the Input Selectors eg on the remote . The Po wer Indica tor 3 will turn green to confirm that the unit is on, and the Main Information Display Û will also light up . System [...]

18 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SYSTEM CONFIGURATION If the front left/right speakers are set to LARGE , three options are available: • If no subwoofer is connected to the AVR 125, press the ▲ / ▼ Buttons mq on the remote so that SW NONE appears in the Main Information Display F . When this option is selected, all bass information will be routed to t[...]

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 19 1. Put the AVR 125 in the Dolby Pro Logic II mode by pressing the Surround Mode Selector 7 on the front panel, or by pressing the Surround Mode Selector j on the remote , until DOLBY PRO LOGIC II – MOVIE scrolls across the Main Information Display F and the Pro Logic II Indicators D light. Output level adjustment using the[...]

20 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 8. Press the Delay Button on the remote or front panel. The words SR DELAY will appear in the Main Information Display F . 9. Press the Set Button o , and then imme- diately press the ▲ / ▼ Buttons mq on the remote or the Selector Buttons 5 on the front panel until the desired delay time for the surr[...]

OPERATION 21 OPERATION Basic Operation Once you have completed the setup and configuration of the AVR 125, it is simple to operate and enjoy . The following instructions will help you maximize the enjoy- ment of your new receiver: T urning the AVR 125 On or Off • When using the AVR 125 for the first time , you must press the Main Power S w itch 1[...]

22 OPERATION OPERATION MODE FEA TURES DELA Y TIME RANGE Dolby Digital Available only with digital input sources encoded with Dolby Digital data. It provides Center: 0ms – 5ms up to five separate main audio channels and a special dedicated Low-Frequency Effects Initial Setting: 0ms channel. Surround: 0ms – 15ms Initial Setting: 0ms DTS Available[...]

OPERATION 23 OPERATION Surround Mode Selection One of the most important features of the AVR 125 is its ability to reproduce a full multichannel surround sound field from digital sources , analog matrix sur- round-encoded programs and standard stereo pro- grams . In all, a total of 16 listening modes are avail- able on the AVR 125. Selection of a s[...]

24 OPERATION OPERATION Digital Status Indicators When a digital source is playing , the A VR 125 senses the type of bitstream data that is present. Using this information, the correct surround mode will automati- cally be selected. For example , DTS bitstreams will cause the unit to switch to DTS decoding , and Dolby Digital bitstreams will enable [...]

OPERATION 25 OPERATION PCM Audio Playback PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) is the noncompressed digital audio system used for compact discs and laser discs . The digital circuits in the AVR 125 are capable of high-quality digital-to-analog decoding , and they may be connected directly to the digital audio output of your CD or LD player . Connections may[...]

26 OPERATION OPERATION Additionally , the output level for the subwoofer can only be adjusted using this procedure . To adjust the output levels using program material, first set the reference volume for the front-left and front- right channels using the V olume Control Ó . Once the reference level has been set, press the Channel Select Button l ?[...]

PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE 27 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE Programming the Remote The AVR 125 is equipped with a powerful remote control that will control both the receiver’s functions and most popular brands of audio and video equip- ment, including CD players , cassette decks , TV sets , cable boxes , VCRs , satellite receivers and other home theater equ[...]

28 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE Macro Programming Macros enable you to easily repeat frequently used combinations of commands with the press of a single button on the AVR 125 remote control. Once pro- grammed, a macro will send out up to 19 different remote codes in a predetermined sequential order , enabling you to automate the pr[...]

PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE 29 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE V olume Punch-Through The AVR 125’ s remote may be programmed to oper- ate the V olume Control and Mute func- tions of either the TV or the A VR 125 in conjunction with any of the devices controlled by the remote . For example , since the AVR 125 will likely be used as the sound system for TV viewi[...]

30 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE 12 5 The diagram on this page shows the button numbers used in the Function List tables on pages 31–32. Do not confuse these numbers with those used throughout the rest of this manual to indicate the specific buttons used to operate the AVR 125’s functions . The key to those button numbers , whic[...]

FUNCTION LIST 31 FUNCTION LIST No. Button Name AVR Function DVD CD/CD-R T ape VCR (VID1) TV (VID1) CBL (VID3) SA T (VID3) 1 Po wer On P ower On Power On Power On Power On Power On P ower On Power On Power On 2 Po wer Off P ower Off Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off P ower Off Power Off Power Off 3 Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute [...]

32 FUNCTION LIST No. Button Name AVR Function DVD CD/CD-R T ape VCR (VID1) TV (VID1) CBL (VID3) SA T (VID3) 44 Clear Clear Clear Clear Clear Clear Clear Clear 45 Preset Up Preset T une Up Slow Forward 46 T une Down T une Down Prev Chapter T rack Increment 47 D. Skip Disc Skip Disc Skip Stop Stop 48 Preset Down Preset T une Down Slow Rev Intro Scan [...]

SETUP CODES 33 Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number A MARK 103 132 ADMIRAL 192 AKAI 123 160 AMPRO 164 ANAM 045 103 106 109 112 122 AOC 103 123 128 BLAUPUNKT 084 BROKSONIC 205 206 CANDLE 123 128 CAPEHART 059 CENTURION 123 171 CENTRONIC 045 CITIZEN 045 123 128 132 CLASSIC 045 CONCERTO 128 CONTEC 045 CORANDO 172 CORONADO 132 CRAIG 045 157 158 159 CROW[...]

34 SETUP CODES Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number LOGIK 069 LUXMAN 128 LXI 077 145 148 MAGNA VOX 123 128 132 145 148 MARANTZ 115 123 148 MA TSUI 148 MEMOREX 069 128 METZ 084 MGA 115 123 128 MINERV A 084 MITSUBISHI 077 115 123 128 160 167 168 MTC 175 176 NA TIONAL 148 177 179 180 181 182 NEC 115 121 123 125 NIKEI 045 ONKING 045 ONWA 045 OPTONICA 0[...]

SETUP CODES 35 Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number AIWA 040 AKAI 048 108 109 126 AMPRO 076 ASA 134 AUDIO DYNAMICS 018 048 BROKSONIC 110 147 CANDLE 134 135 CANON 135 140 CAPEHART 094 CITIZEN 134 CRAIG 045 116 DAEWOO 017 094 104 DA YTRON 094 DBX 018 048 DYNA TECH 040 EMERSON 013 040 042 110 112 FISHER 017 FUNAI 040 GE 076 095 124 GO VIDEO 113 GOLDST[...]

36 SETUP CODES Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number MARANTZ 018 MEMOREX 017 020 040 076 MGA 049 MITSUBISHI 049 131 MUL TITECH 040 NAD 139 NA TIONAL 140 NEC 018 048 NORDMENDE 048 OPTIMUS 159 ORION 147 P ANASONIC 125 150 167 172 PHILCO 040 PHILIPS 040 075 PORTLAND 094 PULSAR 076 QUASAR 001 125 RADIO SHACK 134 140 142 158 159 RCA 095 124 125 157 172 R[...]

SETUP CODES 37 SETUP CODE TABLE: CD Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number ADCOM 063 069 AIWA 072 111 118 156 170 AKAI 050 177 184 AUDIO TECHNICA 053 AUDIOACCESS 125 AUDIOFILE 211 BSR 044 CALIFORNIA AUDIO 015 109 CAPETRONIC 070 CARRERA 087 CARVER 136 140 141 143 144 145 185 186 CASIO 117 122 166 CLARINETTE 122 166 DENON 187 188 213 EMERSON 052 093 10[...]

Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number APEX DIGIT AL 061 DENON 019 051 GE 003 004 GOLDST AR 005 HARMAN KARDON 001 JVC 006 LG 005 055 064 MAGNA VOX 056 MARANTZ 059 MITSUBISHI 023 NAD 062 ONKYO 009 048 P ANASONIC 024 030 044 PHILIPS 056 PIONEER 041 065 PROCEED 060 PROSCAN 003 004 RCA 003 004 SAMSUNG 053 054 SHARP 028 SONY 043 045 THOMSON 003 004 TOSHIB[...]

SETUP CODES 39 SETUP CODE TABLE: SAT Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number ALPHAST AR 472 ALPHAST AR DBS 450 ALPHAST AR DSR 442 BIRDVIEW 425 CHANNEL MASTER 320 321 322 325 361 CHAP ARRAL 315 316 380 451 CITOH 360 DRAKE 313 317 318 413 481 DX ANTENNA 331 352 362 379 483 ECHOST AR 395 397 452 453 463 477 478 484 485 ELECTRO HOME 392 FUJITSU 324 329 33[...]

40 SETUP CODES SETUP CODE TABLE: TAPE/CBL Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number ABC 001 011 ALLEGRO 111 AMERICAST 212 ARCHER 112 BELCOR 113 CABLE ST AR 033 113 CITIZEN 111 COLOUR VOICE 085 090 DIGI 114 EAGLE 186 EASTERN 066 070 ELECTRICORD 039 EMERSON 112 FOCUS 116 G .I. 001 011 017 096 097 GC ELECTRONICS 113 GEMINI 032 060 GENERAL 210 GENERAL INSTR[...]

SETUP CODES 41 SETUP CODE TABLE: CBL Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number REMBRANT 032 SAMSUNG 072 186 SCIENTIFIC A TLANT A 183 203 SEAM 121 SIGNA TURE 001 188 SPRUCER 053 081 177 189 ST ARCOM 002 011 163 ST ARGA TE 125 T ANDY 024 TELECAP A TION 028 TEXSCAN 036 TFC 122 TIMELESS 123 TOCOM 170 205 UNITED CABLE 011 UNIVERSAL 033 034 039 042 113 VIDEOW[...]

42 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION Unit does not function when Main • No AC P ower • Make 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 • Inter mittent input connections • Make certain that all [...]

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 43 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Audio Section Stereo Mode Continuous Average Power (FTC) 55 Watts per channel, @ < 0.07% THD , 20Hz – 20kHz, both channels driven into 8 ohms Five-Channel Surround Modes P ower P er Individual Channel F ront L&R channels: 45 Watts per channel @ < 0.07% THD , 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms C[...]

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Power for the Digital Revolution . ® ® Thank you for purchasing a Harman Kardon A VR 125. This Quick-Start Guide will help you with a basic system installation. For detailed information on any step in this Guide , please refer to the pages referenced in the Owner’s Manual. We strongly recommend that you read the Owner’ s Manual for complete d[...]

AVR 125 QUICK-START GUIDE F igure 2 – Speaker Connections Step 2. Connect the speakers to the receiver: red (+) on speaker to colored (+) on receiver and black (–) to black (–). (See page 14.) Step 3. Connect the Subwoofer Pre-Out jack to the Line-In jack on your subwoofer (see page 14). Adjust the settings on the subwoofer as needed. F igure[...]

SPEAKER AND VIDEO CONNECTIONS SURR SURR , 1A , 0.5A CD PLA YER AM Antenna FM Antenna AUDIO RECORDER L R Optical Coax L R Optical Coax REC/IN PLA Y/OUT Step 4. Connect AM and FM antennas (as shown above). (See page 14.) Step 5. Connect source components , as shown in Figures 4 and 5, and the Device Connection Options chart on the back of this Guide [...]

SURR , 1A , 0.5A DVD PLA YER VCR (Video 1) TV or Video Monitor (Video 2) In/Rec Out/Play OUT IN L R VIDEO L R Video S-Video Optical Coax L R Video S-Video SURR VIDEO CONNECTIONS Device Connection Options : Recommended connections are shown in red, but connections may be made to best fit your system requirements . The Video 3 inputs are on the front[...]