Harman-Kardon AVR 230 manual

DIGITAL LOGIC 7 VID 1 DVD CD FMAM TAPE 6 8 CH VID 2 VID 3 VID 4 PRO LOGIC 3 STEREO DSP 5 CH. STEREO SURR. OFF AVR 2 3 0 AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER OWN ER ’ S M ANUAL Power for the Digital Revolution . ® ®[...]

AVR 230 AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER 3 Introduction 4 Important Safety Information 4 Unpacking 5 F ront-Panel Controls 7 Rear -Panel Connections 10 Main Remote Control Functions 13 Installation and Connections 15 System Configuration 15 Speaker Placement 15 System Setup 17 Input Setup 17 Surround Setup 18 Speaker Setup 20 Delay Settings 21 Output Level Adj[...]

INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon ® ! With the purchase of a Harman Kardon A VR 230 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 selec- tions , the A VR 230 is truly a multichannel receiver for the new millennium. The A V[...]

SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Information V erify Line V oltage Before Use Y our A VR 230 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 requirements for your speci[...]

FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS 1 Main Power Switch: Press this button to apply power to the A VR 230. When the switch is pressed in, the unit is in a Standby mode , as indicated by the amber LED 2 above the Standby/On Switch 3 . This button MUST be pressed in to operate the unit. To turn the unit off and prevent the use of the remote control, this switch sho[...]

8 Surround Mode Selector: Press this button to select from among the available surround mode options for the mode group selected. The specific modes will vary based on the number of speakers available , the mode group and if the input source is digital or analog . For example , press the Surround Mode Group Selector 7 to select a main mode grouping[...]

REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS 7 • ∞ ¶ ⁄ fi ª ¡ £ ‹ ° b d g j i a 37 35 ™ ¢ § ‚ ¤ › fl ‡ · c e f h 38 36 34 33 k 32 31 REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS ¡ FM Antenna Jack ™ CD Audio Inputs £ T ape Outputs ¢ T ape Inputs ∞ Remote IR Input § Remote IR Output ¶ Preamp Outputs • Subwoofer Output ª F ront Speaker Outputs ‚ Surround[...]

8 REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS • Subwoofer Output: Connect this jack to the line- level input of a powered subwoofer . If an external sub- woofer amplifier is used, connect this jack to the sub- woofer amplifier input. ª F ront Speaker Outputs: Connect these outputs to the matching + or – terminals on your left and right speak[...]

REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS 9 REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS Video 2 Audio/Video Outputs: Connect the composite or Video and L/R analog audio REC/IN jacks of a VCR or other video recording device such as a DVD recorder or PVR to these jacks . Video 3 Audio/Video Inputs: Connect the com- posite or Video and L/R analog audio PLA Y/OUT jacks[...]

MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 10 MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● a P ower Off Button b IR T ransmitter Window c Program/SPL Indicator d P ower On Button e Input Selectors f AV R Selector g AM/FM T uner Select h Dim Button i T est Button j Sleep Button k DSP Surround Mode Selector l Night[...]

MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 11 MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 11 IMPORT ANT NOTE: The AVR 230’ s remote may be programmed to control up to eight devices , including the A VR 230. 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[...]

12 MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS t Direct Button: Press this button when the tuner is in use to start the sequence for direct entry of a sta- tion’s frequency . After pressing the button, simply press the proper Numeric Keys r to select a sta- tion. (See page 28 for more information on the tuner .) u T uning Up/Down:[...]

INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 13 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS System Installation After unpacking the unit, locating it in a place with ade- quate ventilation and placing it on a solid surface capable of supporting its weight, you will need to make the con- nections to your audio and video equipment. IMPORT ANT NOTE: F or your personal safety and to[...]

14 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS Video Equipment Connections Video equipment is connected in the same manner as audio components . Again, the use of high-quality inter- connect cables is recommended to preserve signal quality . 1. Connect a VCR’s , personal video recorder’ s or other video source’s audio and video [...]

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 15 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[...]

16 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 2. Press the Main Power Switch 1 in until it latches and the word “OFF” on the top of the switch disappears inside the front panel. Note that the Po wer Indicator 2 will tur n amber , indicating that the unit is in the Standby mode . 3. Remove the protective plastic film from the front- panel lens . [...]

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 17 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 17 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION To make this process as quick and easy as possible , we suggest that you use the full-OSD system with the on-screen menus , and step through each input. Once you have completed the settings for the first input, many settings may be duplicated for the remaining[...]

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 18 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 18 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION contains a special “flag” signal in the digital audio data stream, the EX mode will be selected automatically . It may also be selected using this menu or through the front panel or remote controls as shown on page 24. A complete explanation of these modes is found on page 26.[...]

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 19 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 19 (Figure 5). If that menu is not already on your screen from the prior adjustments , press the OSD Button v to bring up the MASTER MENU (Figure 1), and then press the ¤ Button n until the cursor is on the SPEAKER SETUP line . At this point, press the Set Butto[...]

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 20 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 20 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION If the front left/right speakers are set to SMALL , the subwoofer will automatically be set to SUB , which is the “on” position. If the front left/right speakers are set to LARGE , three options are available: • If no subwoofer is connected to the A VR 2[...]

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 21 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 21 Delay times are only adjustable for the Dolby modes , so you will notice that the DELAY menu may not be accessed when any other mode , such as a DTS or Logic 7 option, has been selected. In addition, when a non-Dolby Digital mode such as Dolby 3 Stereo or Pro [...]

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 22 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 22 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 6. During the adjustment, you will see the location of the channel position being adjusted appear in the on-screen display (if connected) and in the Lower Display Line ¯ , alternating with a read- out of the output setting , relative to the reference volume l[...]

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 23 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 23 correct channel from which the test noise should be heard will be shown in the lower third of the video screen and in the Lower Display Line ¯ . While the test noise is circulating , the proper channel position will also be indicated in the Speaker/Channel In[...]

Basic Operation Once you have completed the initial setup and configu- ration of the A VR 230, it is simple to operate and enjoy . The following instructions will help you maximize the enjoyment of your new receiver: T urning the AVR 230 On or Off • When using the A VR 230 for the first time , you must first press the Main Power Switch 1 on the f[...]

OPERATION OPERATION 25 being used. For example , motion pictures or TV pro- grams bearing the logo of one of the major surround- encoding processes , such as Dolby Surround or DTS Stereo , may be played in either the Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II Cinema, DTS Neo:6 Cinema, or Logic 7 Cinema surround modes depending on the source material. NOTE: [...]

OPERATION 26 OPERATION Surround Mode Chart MODE FEA TURES Dolby Digital 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. Dolby Digital EX Available when the receiver is configured for 6.1/7.1-channel operation, Dolby [...]

OPERATION OPERATION 27 OPERATION 27 OPTICAL or COAXIAL inputs , as they appear in the Upper Display Line ˜ or on-screen display . When the digital source is playing , the AV R 230 will automatically detect which type of digital data stream is being decoded and display that infor- mation in the Upper Display Line ˜ . Digital Bitstream Indications [...]

has been interrupted. This will happen when a digital input source is selected before the playback starts , or when a digital source such as a DVD is paused. The flashing indicators remind you that the playback has stopped due to the absence of a digital signal and not through any fault of the A VR 230. This is normal, and the digital playback will[...]

OPERATION OPERATION OPERATION 29 OPERATION 29 • T o manually tune through the list of stored preset stations one by one , press the Preset Stations Selector Buttons $ on the front panel or remote . Ta pe Recording In normal operation, the audio or video source selected for listening through the A VR 230 is sent to the record outputs . This means [...]

30 ADVANCED FEATURES ADVANCED FEATURES The A VR 230 is equipped with a number of advanced features that add extra 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 . Figure 10 Display Brightness The A VR 230’s front-panel display is [...]

ADVANCED FEATURES ADVANCED FEATURES 31 Full-OSD Time-Out Adjustment The FULL OSD menu system is used to simplify the setup and adjustment of the A VR 230, using a series of on-screen menus . The factory default setting for these menus leaves them on the screen for 20 seconds after a period of inactivity before they disap- pear from the screen (Time[...]

32 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE The A VR 230 is equipped with a powerful remote control that will control not only the receiver’s func- tions , 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. Onc[...]

PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE 33 Indicator c will flash green to confirm each button press as you enter commands . NOTE: While entering commands for Power On/Off of any device during a macro sequence , press the Mute Button .D O NOT press the actual Power button. 3. When all the steps have been entered, press the Sleep Button j to e[...]

34 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE • When a button is pressed on the A VR 230 remote , the red light under the Input Selector ef for the product being operated should flash briefly . If the Device Control Selector flashes for some but not all buttons for a particular product, it does NOT indicate a problem with the remote but rather[...]

PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE 35 Example: To use the TV button to operate a sec- ond VCR, first press the TV Input Selector e and the Mute Button at the same time until the red light glows under the TV Button e . Press the VCR Button e , followed by the three-digit code for the specific model you wish to control. Finally , press the[...]

36 FUNCTION LIST FUNCTION LIST No. Button Name AVR Function DVD CD/CD-R T ape VCR (VID1) TV (VID2) CBL (VID3) SA T (VID3) 1 Po wer On P ower On Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On 2 Po wer Off P ower Off Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off 3 Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute 4 [...]

FUNCTION LIST FUNCTION LIST 37 No. Button Name AVR Function DVD CD/CD-R T ape VCR (VID1) TV (VID2) CBL (VID3) SA T (VID3) 45 T une Up T une Up Next Chapter T rack Direct Cancel Sleep 46 Direct Direct T uner Entry Angle Random Play F A V FA V 47 Clear Clear Clear Clear Clear Clear Bypass Next 48 Preset Up Preset T une Up Slow Forward +10 Music Alt 4[...]

38 SETUP CODES SETUP CODE TABLE: TV Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number AIWA 027 A MARK 122 132 ADMIRAL 192 AKAI 123 160 AMPRO 164 ANAM 045 106 109 112 122 AOC 122 123 128 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 [...]

SETUP CODE TABLE: TV SETUP CODES 39 Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number LOGIK 069 LUXMAN 128 LXI 077 145 148 MAGNA VOX 030 123 128 132 145 148 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 ONKIN[...]

40 SETUP CODES SETUP CODE TABLE: TV Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number TEKNIKA 045 069 115 123 128 132 TELERENT 069 TERA 156 THOMSON 190 191 TMK 128 TOSHIBA 063 129 202 TOTEVISION 132 VIDEO CONCEPTS 160 VIDTECH 128 WARDS 069 128 132 148 Y AMAHA 123 128 YORK 128 YUPITERU 045 ZENITH 069 090 ZONDA 122[...]

SETUP CODE TABLE: VCR SETUP CODES 41 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 1[...]

42 SETUP CODES SETUP CODE TABLE: VCR Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number SALORA 020 SAMSUNG 045 051 095 105 109 SANSUI 048 116 147 SANYO 017 020 SCOTT 110 112 SEARS 017 020 SHARP 129 156 SONY 080 129 SOUNDESIGN 040 SYL VANIA 040 SYMPHONIC 040 T ANDY 017 040 T ASHICO 134 TA TUNG 048 TEAC 040 048 TEKNIKA 040 THOMAS 040 TiVo 012 TMK 013 TOSHIBA 112 1[...]

SETUP CODE TABLE: CD SETUP CODES 43 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 109 CAPETRONIC 070 CARRERA 087 CARVER 136 140 141 143 144 145 185 186 CASIO 117 166 CLARINETTE 166 DENON 187 188 213 EMERSON 052 093 108 FISHER 055[...]

SETUP CODE TABLE: DVD 44 SETUP CODES SETUP CODE TABLE: CD Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number RCX 169 REALISTIC 058 093 095 104 105 108 164 166 SANSUI 047 081 134 157 172 SANYO 033 082 095 SCOTT 108 SHARP 058 105 114 151 159 167 180 181 SHERWOOD 003 041 058 105 133 SONY 103 115 116 118 132 139 163 205 206 207 208 212 217 SOUNDSTREAM 124 SYMPHONIC [...]

SETUP CODES 45 SETUP CODE TABLE: SAT Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number ALPHAST AR 472 ALPHAST AR DBS 450 ALPHAST AR DSR 442 BIRDVIEW 425 CHANNEL MASTER 320 321 325 361 CHAP ARRAL 315 316 451 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 324 329 334 GENERA[...]

SETUP CODE TABLE: TAPE 46 SETUP CODES Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number HARMAN KARDON 001 SETUP CODE TABLE: 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 01[...]

SETUP CODES 47 SETUP CODE TABLE: CBL Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number REMBRANT 032 SAMSUNG 072 186 SCIENTIFIC A TLANT A 183 203 221 222 SEAM 121 SIGNA TURE 001 188 SPRUCER 053 081 177 189 ST ARCOM 002 011 163 ST ARGA TE 120 T ANDY 024 TELECAP A TION 028 TEXSCAN 036 TFC 122 TIMELESS 123 TOCOM 170 205 UNITED CABLE 011 UNIVERSAL 033 034 039 042 11[...]

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 • Intermittent input connections • Make certain that all input and speaker connecti[...]

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 49 AVR 230 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Audio Section Stereo Mode Continuous Average P ower (FTC) 65 W atts per channel, 20Hz–20kHz, @ <0.07% THD , both channels driven into 8 ohms Six-Channel Surround Modes P ower per Individual Channel F ront L&R channels: 50 W atts per channel @ <0.07% THD , 20Hz–20kHz into 8 o[...]

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