Harman Kardon AVR 155 manual

ENGLISH A VR 155 Audio/ V ideo Receiver OWNER’S MANU AL[...]

2 T ABLE OF CONTENTS 3 Introduction 4 Safety Information 4 Unpacking 5 F ront P anel Controls 7 Rear P anel Connections 9 Main Remote Control Functions 13 Installation and Connections 13 Audio Connections 13 Video Connections 14 HDMI Connections 14 SCAR T A/V Connections 15 P ower Connections 16 Speak er Selection 16 Speak er Placement 17 System Co[...]

INTRODUCTION 3 ENGLISH Introduction Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon! With the purchase of a Harman Kardon A VR 155 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 A VR is truly a multichan- nel receiver for the new mill[...]

4 SAFETY INFORMA TION Safety Information Important Safety Information READ THIS BEFORE OPERA TING Y OUR UNIT Do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a case or similar – away from direct sunlight, heat sources, vibration, dust, moisture , and/or cold. Avoid installing this unit where for- eign object may fall onto this unit and/o[...]

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ) ! @ # $ % ^ & * ( Ó Ô  Ò Ú V olume Control System P ower Control P ower Indicator Headphone Jack Surround Mode Group Selector Speak er Select Button Selector Buttons T one Mode Surround Mode Selector T uning Up/Down T uner Band Selector OK Button Preset Stations Selector Speak er/Channel Input Indicator Input Source S[...]

6 FRONT P ANEL CONTROLS Front P anel Controls ) T uning Selector: Press the left side of the button to tune lower frequency stations and the right side of the button to tune higher frequency stations . When a station with a strong signal is reached, MANUAL TUNED or AUTO TUNED will appear in the Main Information Display Ò (see page 41 for more info[...]

REAR P ANEL CONNECTIONS 7 ENGLISH Rear P anel Connections O P Q C B A 8 4 DF E V 7 5 J L X K H V V I W N G T U R S 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 R S T U V W X AM Antenna FM Antenna T ape Inputs T ape Outputs Subwoofer Output DVD Audio Inputs CD Inputs Video 1 Audio Outputs Aux input stereo minijack 6-Channel Direct Inputs Di[...]

8 REAR P ANEL CONNECTIONS Rear P anel Connections 9 6-Channel Direct Inputs: T hese jacks are used for connection to source devices such as DVD-Audio or SACD players with discrete analog outputs . A Digital Audio Output: Connect this jack to the matching digital input connector on a digital recorder such as a CD-R or MiniDisc recorder . B Video Mon[...]

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                P ower Off Button IR T r ansmitter Window Program Indicator P ower On Button Input Selectors A VR Selector AM/FM T uner Select 6-Channel Direct Input T est Button Sleep Button and Program Up Button Surround Mode Select and Program Down [...]

IMPORT ANT NO TE: The A VR 155’ s remote may be programmed to control up to seven devices , including the A VR. Before using the remote , it is important to remember to press the Input Selector button 45 that corresponds to the unit you wish to operate . In addition, the A VR’ s remote is shipped from the factory to operate the A VR and most Ha[...]

E ‹ Button: This button is used to change the menu selection or setting during some of the setup procedures for the A VR. F OK Button: This button is used to enter settings into the A VR’ s memory . It is also used in the setup procedures for delay time , speak er configuration and channel output level adjustment. G Digital Select: Press this b[...]

12 MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS  Memory Button: Press this button to enter a radio station into the A VR ’ s preset memory . T wo underline indicators will flash at the right side of the Main Information Display Ò , you then have five seconds to enter a preset memory location using the Numeric K eys H . (See page 41 for more information). ?[...]

INST ALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 13 ENGLISH Installation 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[...]

14 INST ALLATION AND CONNECTIONS Installation and Connections • If your video display has component video inputs (Y/Pr/Pb), connect the Component Video Outputs K . • If your display does not have digital or component video inputs, connect the Vid eo Monitor Output B on the A VR to the matching input on your display . Only one connection is need[...]

INST ALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 15 ENGLISH Installation and Connections • If you use only normal video devices the TV monitor needs an adapter from 3 RCA plugs to Scart (fig. 3) only. If also S-Video devices are used an adapter from 2 RCA+1S-Video plugs to Scart is needed additionally (fig. 6), connected to the SCAR T input on your TV that is provi[...]

16 INSTALLA TION AND CONNECTIONS Installation and Connections Speaker Selection No matter which type or brand of speak ers is used, the same model or brand of speak er should be used for the front-left, center and front-right speak ers. This creates a seamless front soundstage and eliminates the possibility of distracting sonic disturbances that oc[...]

SY STEM CONFIGURATION 17 ENGLISH System Configuration Once the speak ers have been placed in the room and connected, the remaining steps are to program the system configuration memories . Although it is necessary to assign input/output settings and surround mode choices manually , we recommend that you tak e advantage of the power and precision of [...]

18 SYSTEM CONFIGURA TION System Configuration speak er settings will automatically default to “Small” at all positions with the subwoofer set to “LFE. ” T he default setting for the surround modes is Logic 7 Music, although Dolby Digital or DTS will automatically be selected as appropriate when a source with digital encoding is in use . Bef[...]

SY STEM CONFIGURATION 19 ENGLISH System Configuration T he next lines in the Input Setup menu control whether or not the bass/treble tone controls are in the signal path. T he normal default is for them to be in-line , but if you wish to remove them from the circuit for “flat” response , first mak e certain that the fi cursor is pointing to th[...]

20 SYSTEM CONFIGURA TION System Configuration When you want to use the Night mode feature , we recommend that you select the MID setting as a starting point and change to the MAX setting later , if desired. Note that the Night mode may be adjusted direct- ly any time that Dolby Digital surround mode is selected by pressing the Night button B . When[...]

SY STEM CONFIGURATION 21 ENGLISH System Configuration rival those achieved with expensive test equip- ment and time-consuming procedures . T he end result is a system calibration profile that enables your new receiver to deliver the best possible sound, no matter what type of speakers you have or what the dimensions of your listening room are . We [...]

22 SYSTEM CONFIGURA TION System Configuration listing. When the EzSet/EQ screen first appears , it contains a series of dashes , but as the test and measurement proceeds , you will see the following messages as the individual measurements are taken: • System Level: A SETTING VOLUME message will appear to indicate that the system is setting the ov[...]

SY STEM CONFIGURATION 23 ENGLISH System Configuration Step 10: If the measurements are not successful due to a missing or malfunctioning speak er , an ERROR message and menu will appear , as shown in Figure 5g. T he EzSet/EQ system is pro- grammed to look for speak er pairs at the front left/front right, surround left/surround right and surround ba[...]

24 SY STEM CONFIGURA TION System Configuration default setting of GLOBAL will be appropriate , as most listeners do not need to have individualized speaker settings . However , some listeners , particularly those with full-r ange front speak ers that are used for both movies and music may prefer that different speak er settings be used when listeni[...]

SY STEM CONFIGURATION 25 ENGLISH System Configuration when the A VR is being used with a digital source that contains a dedicated Low F requency Effects, or LFE soundtrack. T his allows you to use both your main and sub- woofer speak ers to take adv antage of the spe- cial bass created for certain movies . T o select that option press the ‹ / ›[...]

26 SY STEM CONFIGURA TION System Configuration Note: These icons are av ailable only when making setup changes without the use of the full OSD mode . As an example , in the Figure below , all speak ers are set for “large, ” and a subwoofer is set. Delay Settings Due the different distances between the listening position for the front channel sp[...]

SY STEM CONFIGURATION 27 ENGLISH System Configuration T he delay settings may be adjusted at any time using the remote control and while viewing an on-screen image by pressing the Delay Select Button  . T o change one of the individual speaker positions directly , press the Delay Select Button  , followed by the ⁄ / ¤ Navigation Button D t[...]

28 SY STEM CONFIGURA TION System Configuration When the CHANNEL ADJUST menu first appears , the test tone is off . Use the ⁄ / ¤ Navigation Button D to select any channel for adjustment using an external source , such as a test disc, from which to judge the output levels. After the fi cursor is pointing to the channel to be adjusted, press the [...]

SY STEM CONFIGURATION 29 ENGLISH System Configuration Later , it is recommended that you adjust the out- put levels while listening to various sources , as opposed to the test tone . See page 37 for more information on trimming the output levels to external source material. NO TE: T he subwoofer output level is not adjustable using the test tone . [...]

30 OPERATION Operation Surround Mode Chart MODE FEA TURES DOLBY DIGIT AL Available only with digital input sources encoded with Dolby Digital data. It provides up to five separate main audio channels and a special dedicated Low Frequency Effects channel. DTS 5.1 When the speak er configuration is set for 5.1-channel operation, the DTS 5.1 mode is a[...]

OPERA TION 31 ENGLISH Operation Surround Mode Chart MODE FEA TURES DTS Neo:6 Cinema T hese two modes are available when any analog source is playing to create a multi-channel DTS Neo:6 Music surround presentation from conventional Matrix-encoded and traditional Stereo sources . Select the Cinema version of Neo:6 when a program with any type of anal[...]

32 OPERATION Operation Basic Operation Once you have completed the setup and configu- ration of the A VR, it is simple to operate and enjoy . T he following instructions should be followed for you to maximize your enjoyment of your new receiver: T urning the A VR On or Off • When using the AVR for the first time , you must press the Ma in Pow er [...]

OPERA TION 33 ENGLISH Operation speak ers will be silenced. When the headphone plug is removed, the audio feed to the speakers will be restored. • When the headphones are in use , you may tak e advantage of the Dolby Headphone modes to bring added spaciousness to headphone listen- ing. Press the Dolby Mode Select Button M or the Surround Mode Gro[...]

34 OPERATION Operation DVDs . T his does not indicate a problem with the A VR, as some players cannot pass the DTS signal through to the digital outputs . If you are in doubt as to the capability of your DVD player to handle DTS DVDs , consult the player’ s owner’ s manual. Please note that some DVD players are shipped with their output set for[...]

OPERA TION 35 ENGLISH Operation also see the message when a satellite receiver , cable set-top or HDTV tuner is in use if the digital audio is temporarily interrupted when channels are changed or when a cable box switches from a channel with a digital data stream to a channel with analog audio only . T his message is normal, and does not indicate a[...]

36 OPERATION Operation is important to note that although Dolby Digital, for example , is referred to as a “5.1” system, not all Dolby Digital DVDs 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 only the “L ” and “R?[...]

OPERA TION 37 ENGLISH Operation T ape Recording In normal operation, the audio or video source selected for listening through the A VR is sent to the record outputs . T his means that any program you are watching or listening to may be recorded simply by placing machines connected to the outputs for T ape Outputs 3 or Video 1 Outputs P7 in the reco[...]

38 OPERATION Operation Dim Function Since the A VR will often be used when movies or other video programming is viewed unde low- light conditions , you may wish to lower the brightness of the front-panel displays and indica- tors so that they do not distract from the video presentation. Y ou may dim the displays using the menu system, as shown on t[...]

SY STEM SETUP 39 ENGLISH System Setup T he A VR 155 is equipped with a number of ad - vanced 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 . Front-P anel-Display F ade In normal operation, the front-panel [...]

40 SYSTEM SETUP System Setup Full-OSD Time Out Adjustment Th e FULL OSD menu system is used to simplify the setup and adjustment of the AVR using a series of on-screen menus . T he factory default setting for these menus leaves them on the screen for 20 seconds after a period of inac- tivity before they disappear from the screen or T ime Out. T his[...]

TUNER OPERA TION 41 ENGLISH T uner Operation Basic T uner Operation T he A VR 155’ s tuner is capable of tuning AM, FM and FM Stereo broadcast stations and receiving 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 Selec[...]

42 TUNER OPERATION RDS Operation T he A VR 155 is equipped with RDS (Radio Data System), which brings a wide range of informa- tion 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 musical[...]

PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE 43 ENGLISH Progr amming the Remote T he A VR 155 is equipped with a powerful remote control that will control not only the receiver’ s functions , but also most popular br ands of audio and video equipment, including CD players, TV sets , cable boxes , VCRs, satellite receivers and other home-theater equipment. Once the A V[...]

44 PROGRAMMING THE REMO TE Example: One blink, followed by a one-second pause , followed by six blinks , followed by a one- second pause , followed by four blinks indicates that the code has been set to 164. F or future reference enter the Setup Codes for the equipment in your system here: DVD ____________ CD ________________ V I D 1 / V C R ______[...]

PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE 45 ENGLISH Progr amming the Remote T o program the remote for Volume Punch- T hrough, follow these steps: 1. Press and hold the Input Selector 4 for the unit you wish to have associated with the volume control until the red light illuminates under the Input Selector 4 and note that the Program Indicator 2 will flash amber . 2[...]

No . Button Name A VR Function DVD CD T ape 1 P ower On P ower On P ower On P ower On P ower On 2 P ower Off P ower Off P ower Off P ower Off P ower Off 3 Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute 4 AV R A VR Select A VR Select A VR Select A VR Select 5 DVD / DVD Input Select DVD Input Select DVD Input Select DVD Input Select CD CD Input Select CD Input Select CD I[...]

No . Button Name VCR (VID 3) TiV o (VID 1) CBL (VID 2) SA T (VID 2) TV (VID 1) HDMI 1/2/3 1 Power On P ower On P ower On P ower On P ower On 2 Power Off P ower Off P ower Off P ower Off P ower Off P ower Off 3 Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute 4 AV R AVR Select AVR Select AVR Select AVR Select AVR Select A VR Select 5 DV D DVD Input Select DVD Inp[...]

48 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE T roubleshooting 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 minutes. After the pa[...]

TECHNICAL SPECIFICA TIONS 49 ENGLISH 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 5 Channel Surround Modes P ower Per Individual Channel F ront L&R channels: 40 W atts per channel, @ < 0.07% THD , 20Hz–20kHz into [...]

Appendix – Default settings, worksheets, remote product codes T able A1 – Source Input Setting Defaults Source DVD HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Video 1 Video 2 Video 3 AUX In/ CD T ape T uner 6-Channel DMP Title I NT . TUNER Video Input Comp V 1 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Comp V 2 Comp V 3 Composite AUX In/ Comp V 1 Comp V 1 Comp V 1 Comp V 1 DMP Audio Input Coax 1 HDMI 1[...]

T able A4 – Source Input Settings Source DVD HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Video 1 Video 2 Video 3 AUX In/DMP CD T a pe T uner 6-Channel Tit l e Video Input Audio Input AUX In/DMP T uner 6-Channel Auto Poll --- --- --- Surround Mode T one Mode Bass T reble T able A5 – Speaker/Channel Settings Source DVD HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Video 1 Video 2 Video 3 AUX In/DMP CD T a p[...]

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