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  • Harman Kardon AVR 225 | Owners Manual - Page 1
    ® Power for the Digital Revolution.® AVR 225 AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER OWNER'S MANUAL AVR 225 dB AM/FM Tun Mode
  • Harman Kardon AVR 225 | Owners Manual - Page 2
    AUDIO/ VIDEO RECEIVER AVR 225 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 16 System Configuration 16 Speaker Selection and Placement 16 System
  • Harman Kardon AVR 225 | Owners Manual - Page 3
    the AVR 225 is one of the finest receivers ever offered by Harman Kardon. ■ Onboard Dolby®* Digital and DTS®* Decoding Using Crystal®* Chip Technology ■ Harman Kardon's Exclusive Logic 7®* and VMAx®* Modes ■ Dolby Laboratories' Latest Pro Logic®* II Decoding Technology ■ TM*Remote Automatically
  • Harman Kardon AVR 225 | Owners Manual - Page 4
    the shipping protection are recyclable. Please respect the environment and discard those materials at a local recycling center. At this time you should remove the protective plastic film from the front-panel lens. Leaving the film in place may affect the performance of your remote control. 4 SAFETY
  • Harman Kardon AVR 225 | Owners Manual - Page 5
    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 225
  • Harman Kardon AVR 225 | Owners Manual - Page 6
    Ó Volume Control: Turn this knob clockwise to increase the volume, counterclockwise to decrease the volume. If the AVR 225 is muted, adjusting the Volume Control Ó 34 will automatically release the unit from the silenced condition. Ô Set Button: When making choices during the setup and configuration
  • Harman Kardon AVR 225 | Owners Manual - Page 7
    Night Mode Indicator: This lights when the AVR 225 is in the Night mode, which preserves the dynamic range of digital program material at low volume levels. This mode is only available with specially encoded Dolby Digital sources. (See page 27 for a description of the Night mode.) L Speaker/Channel
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    input source, surround mode, tuner, volume level or other aspects of the AVR 225's operation. T Analog Input Indicator: This indicator lights when an analog input source has been selected. U Coaxial Digital Input Indicators: These indicators light to show when a coaxial digital audio input has been
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    Audio Outputs 36 Video 2 Composite Video Input 37 Video 2 Audio Inputs 38 Video 2 Composite Video Output 39 Video 2 Audio Outputs 40 Video 3 Composite Video Input 41 Video 3 Audio Inputs ∞ Tape Inputs: Connect these jacks to the PLAY/OUT jacks of an audio recorder. § Remote IR Input: If the AVR 225
  • Harman Kardon AVR 225 | Owners Manual - Page 10
    on a DVD or other video source. b Coaxial Digital Audio 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
  • Harman Kardon AVR 225 | Owners Manual - Page 11
    /Prev. Ch. ●31 › Button ●32 Speaker Select ●33 Spare Button ●34 Volume Up/Down ●35 TV/Video Selector ●36 SPL Button ●37 6-Channel Direct Input ●38 Mute ●39 EzSet Sensor Microphone NOTE: The function names shown here are each button's feature when used with the AVR 225. Most buttons have additional
  • Harman Kardon AVR 225 | Owners Manual - Page 12
    the AVR 225 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 page 32 to program the
  • Harman Kardon AVR 225 | Owners Manual - Page 13
    on the AVR 225, but when used with a compatibly programmed VCR, DVD or satellite receiver that has a "TV/Video" function, pressing this button will switch between the output of the player or receiver and the external video input to that player. Consult the owner's manual for your specific player or
  • Harman Kardon AVR 225 | Owners Manual - Page 14
    to a video recorder), to make programming device codes into the remote control easier, we recommend that you connect your VCR to the Video 1 Connectors cd 32 33 34 35 , your television to the Video 2 Input Connectors f 36 37 , and your cable-TV converter or satellite receiver to the Video 3 Input
  • Harman Kardon AVR 225 | Owners Manual - Page 15
    may be left 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 fi will receive power as long as the unit is
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    follow the instructions of the subwoofer's manufacturer, or you may wish to experiment with the best location for a subwoofer in your listening room. System Setup Once the speakers have been placed in the room and connected, the remaining steps in the setup process are to program the AVR 225's bass
  • Harman Kardon AVR 225 | Owners Manual - Page 17
    configured to reflect the use of digital or analog inputs, the type of speakers installed and the surround mode specifics. Remember that since the AVR 225 selected by pressing the appropriate Input Selector eg 37 on the remote control. When using the Full-OSD system to make the setup adjustments,
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    Buttons mq on the remote until the desired digital or analog input is shown in the Main Information Display S and in the lower third of the video display connected to the AVR 225. Press the Set Button o to enter the new digital input assignment. When the Stereo-Direct (Surround Off) mode is in use
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    ability to reproduce lowfrequency 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. If you haven't done so previously, place the AVR 225 in Dolby Pro Logic II - Movie mode by using the SURROUND
  • Harman Kardon AVR 225 | Owners Manual - Page 20
    7 as the surround mode for the particular input source for which you are configuring your speakers, the AVR 225 will not make the "large" option available for the center speaker. This is due to the requirements of Logic 7 processing, and does not indicate a problem with your receiver. When NONE is
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    and front-right speakers, and NO low-frequency signals will be sent to the subwoofer output. 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 225, as
  • Harman Kardon AVR 225 | Owners Manual - Page 22
    volume above 0dB. Manual Output Level Adjustment Output levels may also be adjusted manually, either to set them to a specific level with an SPL meter, or to make fine-tuning adjustments to the levels obtained using the EzSet remote. 1. If you have not done so previously, place the AVR 225 in Dolby
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    or different sources or speakers, or if you wish to change a setting to better reflect your listening taste, simply follow the instructions for changing the settings for that parameter as shown in this section. Having completed the setup and configuration process for your AVR 225, you are about to
  • Harman Kardon AVR 225 | Owners Manual - Page 24
    input is changed, the AVR 225 will automatically switch to the digital input (if selected), surround mode, speaker configuration, output levels, crossover frequency and night mode status that were entered during the configuration process for that source. • The front-panel Video 4 Inputs %^ may be
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    stereo programs. The Stereo-Direct (Bypass) mode may only be used with analog source inputs, as 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
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    is present, the AVR 225 will automatically select and switch to the correct mode (Dolby Digital or DTS), regardless of the mode that has been previously selected. For more information on selecting digital sources, see the following section of this manual. To listen to a program in traditional two
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    Chapter Search mode, the digital audio data will momentarily stop, and the channel position letters inside the Speaker/Channel Input Indicators L will flash. This is normal and does not indicate a problem with either the AVR 225 or the source machine. The AVR 225 will return to digital playback as
  • Harman Kardon AVR 225 | Owners Manual - Page 28
    listening through the AVR 225 is sent to the record outputs. This means that any program you are watching or listening to may be recorded simply by placing machines connected to the outputs for Tape Outputs ¢ or Video 1 or 2 Outputs dg 34 35 38 39 in the record mode. When a digital audio recorder is
  • Harman Kardon AVR 225 | Owners Manual - Page 29
    adjustments are made for five seconds, the AVR 225 will return to normal operation. The channel output for any input may also be adjusted using the Full-OSD on-screen menu system. First, set the volume to a comfortable listening level using the Volume Control Ó 34 . Then, press the OSD Button v to
  • Harman Kardon AVR 225 | Owners Manual - Page 30
    Level As is the case with most audio/video receivers, when the AVR 225 is turned on, it will always return to the volume setting in effect when the unit was turned off. However, you may prefer to always have the AVR 225 turn on at a specific setting, regardless of what was last in use when the
  • Harman Kardon AVR 225 | Owners Manual - Page 31
    v to exit the menu system. Full-OSD Time Out Adjustment The Full-OSD menu system is used to simplify the setup and adjustment of the AVR 225 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
  • Harman Kardon AVR 225 | Owners Manual - Page 32
    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 equipment. Once the AVR 225's remote is programmed with the codes
  • Harman Kardon AVR 225 | Owners Manual - Page 33
    use the remote to control the system volume on the AVR without the need to switch between different devices. This is called "Punch-Through," and this section will show you how to program the remote for these functions. NOTE: All programming for the remote codes needed to operate specific devices
  • Harman Kardon AVR 225 | Owners Manual - Page 34
    Should you wish to return the remote to the original configuration after entering a Volume PunchThrough, you will need to repeat the steps shown above. However, press the same Input Selector in Steps 1 and 3. Channel Control Punch-Through The AVR 225's remote may be programmed to operate so that the
  • Harman Kardon AVR 225 | Owners Manual - Page 35
    . Do not confuse these numbers with those used throughout the rest of this manual to indicate the specific buttons used to operate the AVR 225's functions. The key to use those button numbers (which are shown inside an oval) is found on pages 11-13. PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE 35
  • Harman Kardon AVR 225 | Owners Manual - Page 36
    VID3/CBL/Sat 11 VID4 12 AM/FM 13 6 Ch. Select 14 SPL 15 Sleep/Channel Up 16 Test 17 TV/Video 18 Volume Up 19 Surround Select/Channel Down 20 Night 21 Spare 22 Volume Down 23 Channel/Guide 24 ⁄ 25 Speaker/Menu 26 fi 27 Set 28 fl 29 Digital/Exit 30 ¤ 31 Delay/Prev. Ch. 32
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    Fast Forward 59 Record 60 Stop 61 Pause 62 Skip Down 63 Skip Up AVR Function DVD CD/CD-R Tape Direct Tuner Entry Clear Preset Tune Up Tune Track Direct Clear Track Increment Disc Skip Slow Rev Open/Close Subtitle On/Off Audio Select Angle Select R. Search Play F. Search Stop Pause Skip - Skip +
  • Harman Kardon AVR 225 | Owners Manual - Page 38
    DAYTRON DIGI LINK DYNASTY DYNATECH ELECTROHOME EMERSON FUNAI FUTURETECH GE GOLDSTAR GRUNDIG HALL MARK HARMAN KARDON HITACHI INFINITY INKEL JBL JC PENNEY JENSEN JVC KAWASHO KEC KENWOOD KMC KTV LLOYTRON LODGENET LOGIK LUXMAN LXI Setup Code Number 103 132 192 123 160 164 045 103 106 109 112 122 103
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    SPECTRICON SSS SYLVANIA SYMPHONIC TANDY TATUNG TECHNICS TECHWOOD TEKNIKA TELERENT TERA THOMSON TMK TOSHIBA Setup Code Number 123 128 132 145 148 115 123 148 148 069 128 084 115 179 180 181 182 115 121 123 125 045 045 045 077 207 208 209 225 211 087 148 169 045 115 123 128 132 148 123 128 132 145
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    128 132 148 123 128 128 045 069 090 103 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
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    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 Setup Code Number 140 018 048 048 159 147 125 150 167 172 040 040 075 094 076 001 125 134 140 142
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    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 112 123 131 161 162 215 225 015 109 122 126 213 024 081 093 150 42 SETUP
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    TABLE: CD Manufacturer/Brand RCX REALISTIC SANSUI SANYO SCOTT SHARP SHERWOOD SONY SOUNDSTREAM SYMPHONIC TAEKWANG TEAC THETA DIGITAL TOSHIBA VECTOR RESEARCH VICTOR WARDS YAMAHA YORK Setup Code Number 169 058 093 095 104 105 108 164 166 047 081 134 157 172 033 068 082 095 168 108 058 105 114 151
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    : TAPE Manufacturer/Brand HARMAN KARDON Setup Code Number 001 SETUP CODE TABLE: AUDIO Manufacturer/Brand HARMAN KARDON Setup Code Number 001 SETUP CODE TABLE: DVD Manufacturer/Brand APEX DIGITAL DENON GE GOLDSTAR HARMAN KARDON JVC LG MAGNAVOX MARANTZ MITSUBISHI NAD ONKYO PANASONIC PHILIPS
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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
  • Harman Kardon AVR 225 | Owners Manual - Page 46
    PACE PANASONIC PANTHER PHILIPS PIONEER POPULAR MECHANICS PRELUDE PRIMESTAR RADIO SHACK RCA RECOTON REGAL Setup Code Number 001 011 111 212 112 113 033 113 111 085 090 114 186 066 070 039 112 116 001 011 017 096 097 113 032 060 225 168 112 056 099 100 101 117 175 208 001 188 111 001 002
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    /Brand REMBRANT SAMSUNG SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA SEAM SIGNATURE SPRUCER STARCOM STARGATE TANDY TELECAPATION TEXSCAN TFC TIMELESS TOCOM UNITED CABLE UNIVERSAL VIDEOWAY VIEWSTAR ZENITH ZENTEK Setup Code Number 032 072 186 183 203 121 001 188 053 081 177 189 002 011 163 120 024 028 036 122 123 170 205
  • Harman Kardon AVR 225 | Owners Manual - Page 48
    at receiver and speaker ends • Contact your local Harman Kardon service center, which you can locate by visiting our Web site at www.harmankardon.com No sound from surround or center speakers • Incorrect surround mode • Input is monaural • Incorrect configuration • Stereo or Mono program material
  • Harman Kardon AVR 225 | Owners Manual - Page 49
    and chassis. All features and specifications are subject to change without notice. * See the following trademark acknowledgements: Harman Kardon and Power for the Digital Revolution are registered trademarks of Harman Kardon, Inc. TM is a trademark of Harman International Industries, Inc. (patent no
  • Harman Kardon AVR 225 | Owners Manual - Page 50
    NOTES 50 NOTES
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    NOTES NOTES 51
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    ® 250 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, New York 11797 www.harmankardon.com © 2002 Harman Kardon, Incorporated Part No.: CQX1A779Z
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AVR 225
Tun Mode
AM/FM
dB
AVR 225
AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER
OWNER’S MANUAL
Power for the Digital Revolution
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