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  • Harman Kardon AVR 125 | Owners Manual - Page 1
    ® Power for the Digital Revolution.® AVR 125 AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER OWNER'S MANUAL AVR 125 AM/FM
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    AVR 125 AUDIO/ VIDEO RECEIVER 3 Introduction 4 Safety Information 4 Unpacking 5 Front-Panel Controls 7 Front-Panel Information Display 9 Rear-Panel Connections 11 Remote Control Functions 14 Installation and Connections 14 System Installation 14 Audio Equipment Connections 14 Video
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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 125's own FM/AM tuner. Along with the latest Dolby Pro Logic®* II decoding technology, Dolby 3 Stereo and custom Hall and Theater modes, only Harman Kardon receivers
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    unit, disconnect it from the AC power source immediately, and consult an authorized service station. CATV or Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to this product, be certain that it is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges
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    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 125. When
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    is in the "Surround Off" mode. 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 125 is muted, adjusting the Volume Control Ó 33 will automatically release
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    light. F Main Information Display: This display shows messages relating to the status, input source, surround mode, tuner, volume level or other aspects of the AVR 125's operation. G DSP Mode Indicator: This indicator lights when any of the surround modes created by Digital Signal Processing, or
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    FRONT-PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY remaining before the AVR 125 goes into the Standby mode. (See page 21 for more information.) O Memory Indicator: 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
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    Video Output 31 Video 1 Audio Outputs 32 Video 2 Composite Video Input 33 Video 2 Audio Inputs ¡ AM Antenna: Connect the AM loop antenna supplied with the receiver to these terminals. If an external AM antenna is used, make connections to the AM and GND terminals in accordance with the instructions
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    jacks on a DVD or other video source. · Coaxial Digital Inputs: Connect the coax digital audio output from a DVD player, HDTV receiver, LD player, satellite receiver, cable box, MiniDisc recorder or CD player to these jacks. The signal may be either a Dolby Digital signal, DTS signal or a standard
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    31-32 for a list of these functions. REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS c ba d e f g h i j k l m on p q r s t u v w x POWER ON OFF MUTE AVR DVD CD TAPE VCR T V CBL/SAT VID1 VID2 VID3 AM/FM 6 CH. TEST T/V SLEEP CH. NIGHT VOL. SURR. E MEN SPK GUID CH. Y .CH. U R DIGI EXIT SET TAL
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    from the factory to operate the AVR 125 and most recent Harman Kardon products. 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 27-30 to program
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    .) 33 Volume Up/Down: Press these buttons to raise or lower the system volume. See page 29 for more information on programming the Volume PunchThrough capability of the remote, which allows you to change the AVR 125's volume while the remote is set to control another device. 34 TV/Video Selector
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    device codes into the remote control easier, we recommend that you connect your VCR to the Video 1 Connectors abijk 31 , your television to the Video 2 Connectors d 32 33 , and your cable-TV converter or satellite receiver to the Video 3 Connectors %^. 1. Connect a VCR's audio and video Play
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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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    , the remaining steps in the setup process are to program the AVR 125'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. You are now ready to power up the AVR 125 to begin these final
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    the remote. The Power Indicator 3 will turn green to confirm that the unit is on, and the Main Information Display Û will also light up. System Setup The AVR 125 features an advanced memory system that enables you to establish different configurations for the bass management, digital input, surround
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    speakers and a subwoofer. Stereo-Direct (Bypass) Mode When the analog Stereo-Direct mode is selected by pressing the Surround Mode Selector 7j until SURROUND OFF - STEREO scrolls across the Main Information Display F and the Surround Mode Indicator ˜ for Surround Off is lit, the AVR 125 will pass
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    SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 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
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    the Stereo-Digital mode is in use, you may select from any of the digital inputs that you have connected to your source components. You may also "memorize" a specific surround mode so that it will always be used when an input is selected. The AVR 125 always remembers the last surround mode used
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    to the Video Monitor Outputs ‡f and will be viewable on a TV monitor connected to the AVR 125. Volume Control • Adjust the volume to a comfortable level using the front-panel Volume Control Ó or remote Volume Up/Down 33 buttons. • When listening in one of the Stereo modes with the surround circuits
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    it preserves the analog format of the audio signal for its entire path of travel through the receiver to the speaker and subwoofer outputs, bypassing all digital processing. Digital bass management is not available in Stereo-Direct mode. The Stereo-Digital mode can be used with either an analog or
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    (plus the subwoofer if installed and configured), follow the instructions shown above for using the remote until SURR OFF appears in the Main Information Display F. The Stereo-Direct (Bypass) mode may only be selected when an analog input is in use. Digital Audio Playback Digital audio is a major
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    of audio has been recorded on the disc. The AVR 125 will automatically sense the type of digital surround encoding used and adjust to accommodate it. 4. When a digital source is playing, you may not be able to select some of the analog surround modes such as Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby 3 Stereo, Hall
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    Outputs ¢ or Video 1 Outputs bk 31 in the Record mode. When a digital audio recorder is connected to the Optical fi or Coaxial fl Digital Audio Outputs, you may record the digital signal using a CD-R, MiniDisc or other digital recording system. NOTES ON RECORDING: • The AVR 125 converts analog inputs
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    AVR 125 will return to normal operation. NOTES: • The output levels may be separately trimmed for each digital and analog surround mode. 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. • In Stereo-Digital
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    powerful remote control that will control both the receiver's functions and 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. Once the AVR 125's remote is programmed with the codes
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    a single button on the AVR 125 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, changing devices, or other common tasks. The AVR 125 remote can store up to five
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    system's volume control you wish to have attached for the punch-through mode. The Program Indicator c will blink green three times and then go out to confirm the data entry. Example: To have the AVR 125's volume control activated even though the remote is set to control the TV, first press the Video
  • Harman Kardon AVR 125 | Owners Manual - Page 30
    THE REMOTE 30 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE 125 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
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    /Guide 22 Speaker/Menu 23 ⁄ 24 fi 25 Set 26 fl 27 ¤ 28 Digital/Exit 29 Delay/Prev. Ch. 30 1 31 2 32 3 33 4 34 5 35 6 36 7 37 8 38 Tun-M 39 9 40 0 41 Memory 42 Tune Up 43 Direct AVR Function Power On Power Off Mute AVR Select DVD Input Select CD Input Select Tape Input Select Video 1 Select Video
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    Forward 56 Record 57 Stop 58 Pause 59 Skip Down 60 Skip Up AVR Function Clear Preset Tune Up Tune Down Preset Tune Down DVD Clear Slow Forward Prev Chapter Disc Skip Slow Rev Open/Close Subtitle On/Off Audio Select Angle Select R. Search Play F. Search Stop Pause Skip - Skip + CD
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    GE GOLDSTAR GRUNDIG HALL MARK HARMAN KARDON HITACHI INFINITY INKEL JBL JC PENNEY JENSEN JVC KAWASHO KEC KENWOOD KMC KTV LLOYTRON LODGENET Setup Code Number 103 132 192 123 132 144 147 148 125 148 115 123 128 132 145 019 079 087 134 173 045 123 204 132 045 123 132 162 172 173 069 SETUP CODES 33
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    SEARS SHARP SIEMENS SIGNATURE SONY SOUNDESIGN SPECTRICON SSS SYLVANIA SYMPHONIC TANDY TATUNG TECHNICS TECHWOOD Setup Code Number 069 128 077 145 148 123 128 132 145 148 115 123 148 160 167 168 175 176 148 177 179 180 181 182 115 121 123 125 045 045 045 077 207 208 209 210 211 087 148 169 045 115
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    090 103 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 Setup Code Number 040 048 108 109 126 076
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    THOMAS TMK TOSHIBA TOTEVISION UNITECH VECTOR RESEARCH VIDEO CONCEPTS VIDEOSONIC WARDS YAMAHA ZENITH Setup Code Number 018 017 020 040 076 049 049 131 040 139 140 018 048 048 159 147 125 150 167 172 040 040 075 094 076 001 125 134 140 142 158 159 095 124 125
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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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    086 106 107 110 121 137 146 154 039 013 074 097 151 155 173 087 125 130 095 019 031 053 061 135 169 122 166 SETUP CODE TABLE: DVD Manufacturer/Brand APEX DIGITAL DENON GE GOLDSTAR HARMAN KARDON JVC LG MAGNAVOX MARANTZ MITSUBISHI NAD ONKYO PANASONIC PHILIPS PIONEER PROCEED PROSCAN RCA SAMSUNG SHARP
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    OPTIMUS PANASONIC PANASONIC DBS PANSAT PERSONAL CABLE 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 472 450 442 425 320 321 322 325 361 315 316 380 451 360
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    TABLE: TAPE/CBL Manufacturer/Brand HARMAN KARDON Setup Code Number 001 SETUP CODE TABLE: CBL Manufacturer/Brand ABC ALLEGRO AMERICAST ARCHER BELCOR CABLE STAR CITIZEN COLOUR VOICE 114 013 019 020 085 090 001 041 119 171 209 116 125 162 111 112 213 053 214 116 056 099 100 101 208 40 SETUP CODES
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    SIGNATURE SPRUCER STARCOM STARGATE TANDY TELECAPATION TEXSCAN TFC TIMELESS TOCOM UNITED CABLE UNIVERSAL VIDEOWAY VIEWSTAR ZENITH ZENTEK Setup Code Number 032 072 186 183 203 121 001 188 053 081 177 189 002 011 163 125 024 028 036 122 123 170 205 011 033 034 039 042 113 124 211 019 025
  • Harman Kardon AVR 125 | Owners Manual - Page 42
    GUIDE Your AVR 125 receiver has been designed to provide many years of trouble-free service. In the event that you are experiencing difficulties, please check the suggestions below for a possible solution to your problem. Additional information on the AVR 125, including updated information and user
  • Harman Kardon AVR 125 | Owners Manual - Page 43
    to change without notice. * See the following trademark acknowledgements: Harman Kardon and Power for the Digital Revolution are registered trademarks of Harman Kardon, Inc. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby," "Pro Logic" and the Double-D symbol are registered trademarks
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    ® 250 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, New York 11797 www.harmankardon.com © 2002 Harman Kardon, Incorporated Part No.: CQX1A778Z
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AVR 125
AM/FM
AVR 125
AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER
OWNER’S MANUAL
Power for the Digital Revolution
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