Harman Kardon AVR 110 Owners Manual

Harman Kardon AVR 110 Manual

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  • Harman Kardon AVR 110 | Owners Manual - Page 1
    AVR 110 Audio/Video Receiver OWNER'S MANUAL ® Power for the Digital Revolution.™
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    Selectors 31 Function List 33 Setup Code Tables 42 Troubleshooting Guide 42 Processor Reset 43 Technical Specifications Typographical Conventions In order to help you use this manual with the remote control, front panel controls and rear panel connections, certain conventions have been
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    digital sources, a broad choice of analog surround modes are available for use with sources such as CD, VCR, TV broadcasts and the AVR 110's FM/AM tuner. Along with Dolby Pro Logic,* Dolby 3 Stereo and custom Hall and Theater modes, only Harman Kardon receivers offer Logic 7® to create a wider, more
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    Changes or modifications may cause this unit to fail to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and may void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Unpacking The carton and shipping materials used to protect your new receiver during shipment were specially designed to cushion it from shock and
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    Ó Volume Control Ô Set Button  Input Indicators Ò Delay Ú Digital Input Selector Û Main Information Display Ù Channel Select Button ı Speaker Select Button ˆ Test Tone Selector ˜ Surround Mode Indicators ¯ Remote Sensor Window 1 Main Power Switch: Press this button to apply power to the AVR 110
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    by as much as ±10dB. Set this control to a suitable position for your taste or room acoustics. Ó Volume Control: Turn this knob clockwise to increase the volume, counterclockwise to decrease the volume. If the AVR 110 is muted, adjusting volume control will automatically release the unit from the
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    lights to show that the Theater mode has been selected. N Night Mode Indicator: This indicator lights when the AVR 110 is in the Night mode, which preserves the dynamic range of digital program material at low volume levels. O Speaker/Channel Input Indicators: These indicators are multipurpose
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    /Sleep Timer Indicators will show the minutes remaining before the AVR 110 goes into the Standby mode. (See page 21 for more information on the Sleep function.) S Memory Indicator: This indicator flashes when entering presets and other information into the tuner's memory. T Stereo Indicator: This
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    Audio Outputs , DVD Video Inputs ⁄ Video Monitor Outputs ¤ Subwoofer Output ‹ Front Speaker Outputs › Center Speaker Outputs fi Surround Speaker Outputs fl Switched AC Accessory Outlet ‡ Unswitched AC Accessory Outlet ° AC Power Cord · Remote IR Output a Remote IR Input b Video 1 Video Outputs
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    the receiver to serve other remote controlled devices. Connect this jack to the "IR IN" jack on Harman Kardon (or other compatible) equipment. a Remote IR Input: If the AVR 110's front panel IR sensor is blocked due to cabinet doors or other obstructions, an external IR sensor may be used. Connect
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    q29 Delay/Prev. Ch. q30 › Button q31 Speaker Select q32 Spare Button q33 Volume Up/Down q34 TV/Video Selector q35 Mute NOTE: The function names shown here are each button's feature when used with the AVR 110. Most buttons have additional functions when used with other devices. See pages 31-32 for
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    factory to operate the AVR 110 and most Harman Kardon CD or DVD players and cassette decks. The remote is also capable of operating a wide variety of other products using the control codes that are part of the remote. Before using the remote with other products, follow the instructions on pages 27
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    . Consult the owner's manual for your specific player or receiver for the details of how it implements this function. 35 Mute: Press this button to momentarily silence the AVR 110 or TV set being controlled, depending on which device has been selected. When the AVR 110 remote is being programmed
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    should be connected to the Video 1 or Video 2 Out jacks ∞bfi on the AVR 110. 2. Connect the analog audio and video outputs of a satellite receiver, cable TV converter or television set or any other video source to the Video 3 jacks dj. 3. Connect the analog audio and video outputs of a DVD or laser
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    in the "ON" position. NOTE: Many audio and video products go into a Standby mode when they are used with switched outlets, and cannot be fully turned on using the outlet alone without a remote control command. The Unswitched AC Accessory outlet ‡ will receive power as long as the unit is plugged
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    . Once the speakers have been placed in the room and connected, the remaining steps in the setup process are to program the AVR 110's bass management system for the type of speakers used in your system, calibrate the output levels, and set the delay times used by the surround-sound processor. 16
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    low-frequency sounds. If you are in doubt as to which category describes your speakers, consult the specifications in the speakers' owner's manual, or ask your dealer. With the AVR 110 turned on, follow these steps to configure the speakers: 1. Put the AVR 110 in the Dolby Pro Logic mode by pressing
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    all speaker selections have been made, press the Set button oÔ to return to normal operation. Output Level Adjustment Output level adjustment is a key part of the configuration process for any surround-sound product. It is particularly important for a Dolby Digital receiver such as the AVR 110, as
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    shown in the Main Information Display. If the sound from a speaker location does NOT match the position indicated in the display, turn the AVR 110 off using the Main Power Switch 1 and check the speaker wiring to make certain that each speaker is connected to the correct output terminal. 4. After
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    no adjustment is needed for the center-channel delay. In that case, press the Set button oÔ to enter the surround delay settings into the AVR 110's memory. However, if you will be using digital sources and the calculations outlined above indicate that the center-channel delay requires an adjustment
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    enjoy. The following instructions will help you maximize the enjoyment of your new receiver: Turning the AVR 110 On or Off • When using the AVR 110 for the first time, you must press the Main Power Switch 1 on the front panel to turn the unit on. This places the unit in a Standby mode, as indicated
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    only discs, DTS provides up to five separate main audio channels and a special dedicated low-frequency channel. DOLBY PRO LOGIC The standard mode for analog surround-sound decoding. It uses information encoded in a two-channel stereo recording to produce four distinct outputs: Left, Center, Right
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    inputs on the AVR 110 rear panel (e.g., connect the analog stereo audio output from a DVD to the DVD Audio inputs § on the rear panel when you connect the source's digital outputs). When playing a digital source such as DVD, first select the input using the remote or front panel controls as outlined
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    programs for recording compressed audio files. When an MP3 bitstream is present, the sound will automatically be played in the stereo (surround off) mode. The surround modes are not available during MP3 playback. In addition to the bitstream indicators, the AVR 110 features a set of unique channel
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    the signal, the AVR 110 will use a different surround mode. In fact, the AVR 110 will use whichever mode was set as the default for that source. The factory default for all sources is Stereo mode, unless the receiver detects a Dolby Digital or DTS bitstream. MP3 Audio Playback The AVR 110 is one of
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    If you wish to have different trim levels for a specific mode, select that mode and then follow the instructions in the steps shown earlier. Display Brightness The AVR 110's Main Information Display Û is set at a default brightness level that is sufficient for viewing in a normally lit room. However
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    Programming the Remote The AVR 110 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
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    you to easily repeat frequently used combinations of commands with the press of a single button on the AVR 110's remote control. Once programmed, a macro will send out up to 19 different remote codes in a predetermined sequential order enabling you to automate the process of turning on your system
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    with any of the devices controlled by the remote. For example, since the AVR 110 will likely be used as the sound system for TV viewing, you may wish to have the AVR 110's volume activated, although the remote is set to run the TV. Either the AVR 110 or TV volume control may be associated with any
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    , followed by the three-digit code for the specific model you wish to control. Finally, press the CBL/SAT e button again. Resetting the Remote Memory As you add components to your home-theater system, occasionally you may wish to totally reprogram the remote control without the confusion of any
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    Select CDR Select 18 Night Night Mode Select 19 Spare 20 Volume Down Volume Down Input Level Down 21 Channel/Guide Channel Trim Title 22 Speaker/Menu Speaker Adjust Menu 23 ⁄ Move/Adjust Up Up 24 fi Move/Adjust Left Left 25 Set Set Enter 26 fl Right 27 ¤ Move/Adjust Down Down 28
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    Fast Forward 56 Record 57 Stop 58 Pause 59 Skip Down 60 Skip Up AVR Function Preset Tune Up Tune Down Preset Tune Down DVD CD/CD-R Tape Slow Stop Slow Rev Intro Scan Open/Close Open/Close Subtitle On/Off Repeat Audio Select Random Play Angle Select R. Search R. Search Rewind Play Play
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    Table: TV Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number A MARK 103 132 ADMIRAL 192 AKAI 123 160 FUTURETECH 045 GE 087 121 123 128 133 145 159 163 GOLDSTAR 101 103 110 128 132 GRUNDIG 193 HALL MARK 128 HARMAN KARDON 201 HITACHI 123 128 132 144 147 INFINITY 148 INKEL 120 JBL 148 JC
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    Setup Code Table: TV (continued) METZ MGA MINERVA MITSUBISHI MTC NATIONAL NEC SOUNDESIGN SPECTRICON SSS SYLVANIA SYMPHONIC TANDY TATUNG TECHNICS TECHWOOD TEKNIKA TELERENT TERA THOMSON TMK TOSHIBA TOTEVISION VIDEO CONCEPTS VIDTECH WARDS YAMAHA YORK YUPITERU ZENITH ZONDA 084 115 123 128 084 077 115
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    Setup Code Table: VCR Manufacturer/Brand AIWA AKAI AMPRO ASA AUDIO DYNAMICS BROKSONIC CANDLE CANON CAPEHART CITIZEN CRAIG DAEWOO DAYTRON DBX DYNATECH EMERSON FISHER FUNAI GE GO VIDEO GOLDSTAR HARMAN KARDON HITACHI JC PENNEY JENSEN JVC KENWOOD LLOYD LXI MAGIN MAGNAVOX MARANTZ MEMOREX MGA MITSUBISHI
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    Setup Code Table: VCR (continued) SALORA SAMSUNG SANSUI SANYO SCOTT SEARS SHARP SONY SOUNDESIGN SYLVANIA SYMPHONIC TANDY TASHICO TATUNG TEAC TEKNIKA THOMAS TMK TOSHIBA TOTEVISION UNITECH VECTOR RESEARCH VIDEO CONCEPTS VIDEOSONIC WARDS YAMAHA ZENITH 020 045 095 105 109 048 116 147 017 020 110 112
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    Setup Code Table: CD Manufacturer/Brand ADCOM AIWA AKAI AUDIO TECHNICA AUDIOACCESS AUDIOFILE BSR CALIFORNIA AUDIO CAPETRONIC CARRERA CARVER CASIO CLARINETTE DENON EMERSON FISHER FRABA FUNAI GE GENEXXA GOLDSTAR HAITAI HARMAN KARDON HITACHI INKEL JC PENNEY JENSEN JVC KENWOOD LOTTE LUXMAN LXI MAGNAVOX
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    085 086 106 107 110 121 137 146 154 039 013 074 097 151 155 173 087 120 130 095 019 031 053 061 135 169 122 166 Setup Code Table: Tape Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number HARMAN KARDON 001 Setup Code Table: Audio Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number HARMAN KARDON 001 Setup Code Table: DVD
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    Setup Code Table: SAT Manufacturer/Brand ALPHASTAR ALPHASTAR DBS ALPHASTAR DSR BIRDVIEW PHILIPS PICO PRESIDENT PRIMESTAR RCA REALISTIC SAMSUNG SATELLITE SERVICE CO SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA SONY STAR CHOICE DBS STARCAST SUPER GUIDE TEECOM TOSHIBA UNIDEN ZENITH Setup Code Number 472 450 442 425 320 321
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    Setup Code Table: CBL Manufacturer/Brand ABC ALLEGRO AMERICAST ARCHER BELCOR CABLE STAR CITIZEN TIME NSC OAK PACE PANASONIC PANTHER PHILIPS PIONEER POPULAR MECHANICS PRELUDE PRIMESTAR RADIO SHACK RCA RECOTON REGAL Setup Code Number 001 011 111 212 112 113 033 113 111 085 090 114 186 066 070 039 112
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    Setup Code Table: CBL (continued) REMBRANT SAMSUNG SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA SEAM SIGNATURE SPRUCER STARCOM STARGATE TANDY TELECAPATION TEXSCAN TFC TIMELESS TOCOM UNITED CABLE UNIVERSAL VIDEOWAY VIEWSTAR 122 123 170 205 011 033 034 039 042 113 124 211 019 025 086 089 190 065 125 211 116 41 SETUP CODES
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    Mute button • Turn up volume control • Follow the instructions in the Display Brightness section on page 31 so that the display is set to VFD FULL • Check speaker wire connections for shorts at receiver and speaker ends • Contact your local Harman Kardon service depot • Select a mode other than
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    Technical Specifications Audio Section Stereo Mode Continuous Average Power (FTC) 50 Watts per channel, 20Hz-20kHz, @
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AVR 110
Audio/ Video Receiver
OWNER’S MANUAL
Power for the Digital Revolution.
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