Harman-Kardon AVR 240 manual

A VR 240 Audio/ V ideo Receiver OWNER’S MANU AL Power for the Digital Revolution ®[...]

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 12 Installation and Connections 12 Audio Connections 12 Video Connections 13 SCAR T A/V Connections 14 System and P ower Connections 15 Speak er Selection 15 Speak er Placement 16 System Configurati[...]

INTRODUCTION 3 Introduction Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon! With the purchase of a Harman Kardon A VR 240 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 240 is truly a multichannel receiver for the new millennium[...]

4 SAFETY INFORMA TION Safety Information Important Safety Information V erify Line V oltage Before Use Y our A VR has been designed for use with 220- 240-V olt 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 req[...]

FRONT P ANEL CONTROLS 5 1 Main P ower Switch: Press this button to apply power to the A VR. When the switch is pressed in, the unit is placed in a Standby mode , as indicated by the or ange LED 3 . T his button MUST be pressed in to operate the unit. T o turn the unit off completely and prevent the use of the remote control, this switch should be p[...]

6 FRONT P ANEL CONTROLS Front P anel Controls 7 Selector Buttons: When you are establishing the A VR’ s configuration settings , use these buttons to select from the choices av ailable , as shown in the Main Information Display Ò . 8 T one Mode: Pressing this button enables or disables the Balance , Bass and T reble tone controls . When the butt[...]

REAR P ANEL CONNECTIONS 7 Rear P anel Connections                                ! " # $ % & AM Antenna FM Antenna T ape Inputs T ape Outputs Subwoofer Output DVD Audio Inputs CD Inputs Video 1 Audio Outputs DMP Connector 8-Channel Direct Inputs Di[...]

8 REAR P ANEL CONNECTIONS Rear P anel Connections  8-Channel Direct Inputs: T hese jacks are used for connection to source devices such as DVD-Audio or SACD players with discrete analog outputs . Depending on the source device in use , all eight jacks may be used, though in many cases only connections to the front left/right, center , surround l[...]

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                 MAIN REMO TE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 9 Main Remote Control Functions P ower Off Button IR T ransmitter Window Program Indicator P ower On Button Input Selectors A VR Selector AM/FM T uner Select 6-Channel/8-Channel Direct Input T est Butt[...]

10 MAIN REMO TE CONTROL FUNCTIONS Main Remote Control Functions IMPORT ANT NO TE: The A VR 240’ 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 4 that corresponds to the unit you wish to operate . In addition, the A VR’ s rem[...]

MAIN REMO TE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 11 M Dolby Mode Selector: T his button is used to select one of the available Dolby Surround processing modes . Each press of this button will select one of the Dolby Pro Logic II modes , Dolby 3 Stereo or Dolby Digital. Note that the Dolby Digital mode is only available with a digital input selected and the other mod[...]

12 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 13 Installation and Connections 9. If you have a camcorder , video game or other audio/video device that is connected to the A VR on a temporary , rather than permanent basis , connect the audio , video and digital audio out- puts of that device to the Front P anel Inputs *ÓÔ . A device connected to the Video 4 jacks[...]

14 INST ALLATION AND CONNECTIONS Installation and Connections Figure 1: SCART/Cinch-Adapter for playback; signal flow: SCART → Cinch Figure 2: SCART/Cinch-Adapter for record and playback; signal flow: SCART ↔ Cinch Figure 3: Cinch/SCART -Adapter for playback; signal flow: Cinch → SCART Figure 4: SCART/S-V ideo Adapter for playback; signal flo[...]

INST ALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 15 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. T his creates a seamless front sound- stage and eliminates the possibility of distracting sonic disturbances that[...]

16 SY STEM CONFIGURATION System Configuration Once the speak ers have been placed in the room and connected, the remaining steps are to pro- gram the system configur ation memories. With the A VR two kind of memories are used, those associated individually with the input selected, e .g. surround modes , and others working global- ly for all inputs [...]

SY STEM CONFIGURATION 17 However , we recommend that the first time you use the A VR, you tak e advantage of the simplicity of configuring the system using the EzSet+ process , which tak es the guesswork out of speak- er size and delay settings , and balances the speak er output levels to tailor the A VR’ s sound presentation to your specific sys[...]

18 SY STEM CONFIGURATION System Configuration Some digital video input sources , such as a cable box or HDTV set-top may change between ana- log and digital outputs , depending on which channel is in use . T he A VR’ s Auto Polling feature allows you to avoid losing the audio feed when this happens by permitting both analog and digi- tal connecti[...]

SY STEM CONFIGURATION 19 T o select the mode that will be used as the initial default for an input, first press the ⁄ / ¤ buttons D until the on-screen cursor is next to the desired mode’ s master category name . Next, press the Set Button F to view the sub-menu. Press the ‹ / › Buttons E to scroll through the available choices , and th[...]

20 SY STEM CONFIGURATION System Configuration When a DTS source is playing, the choice of modes for 7.1 systems will vary according to the type of program source (DTS Stereo , DTS 5.1, DTS-ES Matrix or DTS-ES Discrete). Press the ‹ / › Buttons E to scroll through the choices that are available for your system and the pro- gram in use . With [...]

SY STEM CONFIGURATION 21 System Configuration need for manual adjustment of speak er “size”, crossover , delay and output level settings . With EzSet+ your new receiver even alerts you to errors in speak er connections that prevent a speak er from functioning. With EzSet+ you are able to calibrate your system in a fraction of the time it would [...]

22 SY STEM CONFIGURATION System Configuration NO TE: While this test detects whether a speak er is connected to a particular output, it cannot determine whether the speak er is in the correct position. (F or example, it can tell whether a speak er is connected to the Surround Right output, but it cannot tell whether the speak er is on the right or [...]

SY STEM CONFIGURATION 23 System Configuration T he first line of the MANUAL SETUP menu indicates whether EzSet+ has been run and its settings saved. If this line indicates YES , then you will be able to see the settings determined by EzSet+ as you view the SPEAKER SIZE , SPEAKER X - OVER , DELAY ADJUST and CHANNEL ADJUST submenus . Y ou may use the[...]

24 SY STEM CONFIGURATION System Configuration NO TE: When the front speakers are set to the LARGE option and the surround mode is set to "Surround Off", or pure two-channel stereo , when an analog signal source is present it will be routed directly from the input to the volume control without being digitized or processed. If you have full[...]

SY STEM CONFIGURATION 25 System Configuration subwoofer will receive the front left and right bass frequencies under the crossover frequency selected in another setting on this menu, as described below , and also the LFE soundtr ack. 9. When all initial speak er “size” settings have been made , you now have the option to tak e advantage of the [...]

26 SY STEM CONFIGURATION Delay Settings Due the different distances between the listening position for the front channel speak ers and the surround speak ers, the amount of time it takes for sound to reach your ears from the front or surround speak ers is different. Y ou may compen- sate for this difference through the use of the delay settings to [...]

SY STEM CONFIGURATION 27 setting. The ⁄ / ¤ Navigation Button D may be used to select another position, or you may simply wait five seconds for the system to time out and return to normal operation. 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 ?[...]

28 SY STEM CONFIGURATION NO TE: Remember that when your system has only a single Surround Back speak er and is thus configured for 6.1-channel operation, you will hear the test tone twice from the back speak er , once with the SBL indication and once with the SBR indication. This is normal, and it allows you to adjust the output balance for the mix[...]

SY STEM CONFIGURATION 29 Once the settings outlined on the previous pages have been made , the A VR is ready for operation. While there are some additional settings to be made , these are best done after you have had an opportunity to listen to a variety of sources and different kinds of program material. T hese advanced settings are described on p[...]

30 OPERA TION 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 F requency Effects channel. DOLBY DIGIT AL EX Available when the receiver is configured for 6.1/7.1 channel oper ation, D[...]

OPERA TION 31 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 six-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 analog Matrix [...]

32 OPERA TION 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 Main P ower [...]

OPERA TION 33 Operation • T o set the output of the A VR so that the output is “flat, ” with the tone and balance controls de- activated, press the T one Mode button 8 once or twice so that the words Tone Off appear momentarily in the Main Information Display Ò . To return the tone controls to an active con- dition, press the T one Mode 8 bu[...]

34 OPERA TION Operation DTS DTS is another digital audio system that is capa- ble of delivering 5.1, 6.1 or 7.1 audio . Although both DTS and Dolby Digital are digital, they use different methods of encoding the signals , and thus they require different decoding circuits to convert the digital signals back to analog. DTS-encoded sound tracks are av[...]

OPERA TION 35 Operation An UNLOCK message may appear in the Lower Display Line Ò . This is your indication that the digital audio data stream has been inter- rupted or is no longer present. When that occurs, the unit’ s digital signal processor has no signal to lock onto , and is thus “unlocked. ” Y ou may see this message when a DVD is firs[...]

36 OPERA TION Operation back speak ers may light (when those speakers have been configured) to indicate that a signal will be fed to them (Matrix decoded with NEO:6, LOGIC 7 or 7 CH Stereo), but no letters inside will light as the unit will not receive an input sig- nal for the surround back channels . T he letters used by the Speaker/Channel Input[...]

OPERA TION 37 Advanced Featur es Operation Once the reference level has been set, press the Channel Select button C Ù and note that FRONT L LEVEL will appear in the Main Information Display Ò . To change the level, first press the Set button F @ , and then use the Selector buttons 7 or the ⁄ / ¤ buttons D to raise or lower the level. DO NO T u[...]

38 INTRODUCTION / ADV ANCED FEATURES T urn On V olume Level As is the case with most audio/video receivers , when the A VR is turned on, it will alw ays return to the volume setting in effect when the unit was turned off . However , you may prefer to always have the A VR turn on at a specific set- ting, regardless of what was last in use when the u[...]

TUNER OPERA TION 39 T uner Operation Default Surround Mode In normal operation, when the AVR senses a Dolby Digital or DTS digital audio data stream, it will automatically switch the appropriate default surround mode , with the A VR responding to the data flags that are encoded on the DVD disc or in the digital video broadcast. In most cases , this[...]

40 TUNER OPERA TION RDS Operation T he A VR 240 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 musica[...]

PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE 41 Progr amming the Remote T he A VR 240 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 VR’ s [...]

42 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE 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 ________________ VID1/VCR ________ VID3/[...]

PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE 43 Progr amming the Remote T o program the remote for Volume Punch- T hrough, follow these steps: 1. Press the Input Selector 4 for the unit you wish to have associated with the volume control and the Mute button  at the same time until the red light illuminates under the Input Selector 4 and note that the Program Indicato[...]

44 FUNCTION LIST Function List No . Button Name A VR Function DVD CD/CDR 1 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 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 Sel[...]

FUNCTION LIST 45 Function List No . Button Name T ape VCR (VID 1) TV (VID 3) CBL (VID 2) SA T (VID 2) (DMP) 1 P ower On P ower On Power On P ower On P ower On P ower On 2 P ower Off Power Off P ower Off P ower Off P ower Off P ower Off 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 VID [...]

46 TROUBLESHOO TING 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 [...]

TECHNICAL SPECIFICA TIONS 47 T echnical Specifications Audio Section Stereo Mode Continuous Average P ower (FTC) 65 Watts per channel, 20Hz–20kHz, @ < 0.07% THD , both channels driven into 8 ohms 7 Channel Surround Modes P ower Per Individual Channel F ront L&R channels: 50 Watts per channel, @ < 0.07% THD , 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms Cen[...]

48 APPENDIX APPENDIX – SETTINGS W ORKSHEET T able 1: Input Settings T able 2: Audio Setup (T one Control Settings) T able 3: Delay Settings CONTROL SETTING T one (In/Out) Bass T reble *If the GLOBAL setting was selected, you need only indicate speaker sizes for one input. CHANNEL SETTING Left F ront Right F ront Center Surround Left Surround Righ[...]

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