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Harman Kardon AVR 7200 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 ® ® Power for the Digital Revolution AVR 7200 AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER OWNER’S MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    AVR 7200 AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER Introduction Important Safety Information Unpacking Front-Panel Controls Front-Panel Information Display Rear-Panel Connections Main Remote Control Functions Zone II Remote Control Functions Installation and Connections System Configuration Speaker Placement System Setup Input Setup Surround Setup Speaker Setup...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    AVR 7200 is truly a multichannel receiver for the new millennium. The AVR 7200 has been engineered so that it is easy to take advantage of all the power of its digital tech- nology. However, to obtain the maximum enjoyment from your new receiver, we urge you to read this manual.

  • Page 4: Important Safety Information

    ■ Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on the top of the unit, or place objects directly over them. ■ Due to the weight of the AVR 7200 and the heat generated by the amplifiers, there is the remote possibility that the rubber padding on the bottom of the unit’s feet may leave marks on certain...

  • Page 5: Front-Panel Controls

    2 System Power Control: When the Main Power Switch 1 is “ON, ” press this button to turn on the AVR 7200; press it again to turn the unit off. Note that the Power Indicator 3 surrounding the switch will turn green when the unit is on.
  • Page 6 ! Tuner Band Selector: Pressing this button will automatically switch the AVR 7200 to the Tuner mode. Pressing it again will switch between the AM and FM frequency bands. (See page 32 for more information on the tuner.)

  • Page 7: Front-Panel Information Display

    A Upper Display Line B Lower Display Line C OSD Indicator D Multiroom Indicator E Speaker/Channel Input Indicators A Upper Display Line: Depending on the unit’s status, a variety of messages will appear here. In normal opera- tion, the current audio and video input source information will appear on this line.

  • Page 8: Rear-Panel Connections

    REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS ¡ £ ∞ ¶ ª ™ ¢ § • ¡ Surround Back/Multiroom Speaker Outputs ™ Video 3 Inputs £ Center Speaker Outputs ¢ Video 2 Outputs ∞ Remote IR Output § Remote IR Input ¶ Multiroom IR Input •...
  • Page 9 Switched AC Accessory Outlets: These outlets may be used to power any device you wish to have turned on when the AVR 7200 is turned on with the System Power Control Button 2. NOTE: The total power consumption of all devices connected to the accessory outlets should not exceed 100 watts.
  • Page 10 5.1 audio signals. RS-232 Port: This jack is used to enable the AVR 7200 to be controlled by an external computer or programmable remote system that uses RS-232 commands. Due to the complexity of RS-232 con- nections, we recommend that they be made only by a trained and qualified custom installer.

  • Page 11: Main Remote Control Functions

    Lens NOTES: • The function names shown here are each button’s feature when used with the AVR 7200. Most buttons have additional functions when used with other devices. When a button is pressed, the function name will appear in the bottom line of the LCD Information Display c.
  • Page 12 3 Input Selectors: Pressing one of these buttons will perform three actions at the same time. First, if the AVR 7200 is not turned on, this will power up the unit. Next, it will select the source shown on the button as the input to the AVR 7200.
  • Page 13 Lens: The infrared emitters behind the plastic lens at the top of the remote communicate the remote codes to the AVR 7200. Be certain that the lens is not covered when using the remote, and point the lens toward the AVR for best results. In learning mode, the remote receives IR codes to be learned through a sensor behind the lens.

  • Page 14: Zone Ii Remote Control Functions

    AVR 7200’s Multiroom IR Input ¶ jack. When it is used in the same room as the AVR 7200, it will control the functions of the AVR 7200 or any compatible Harman Kardon products in that room.

  • Page 15: Installation And Connections

    Note that the AVR 7200 will not convert signals from composite to S-Video, or vice versa. S-Video inputs may only be viewed when the AVR 7200 is connected to a TV set or video display with S-Video capability. If you use...

  • Page 16: System And Power Connections

    Multiroom Audio Output g jacks on the AVR 7200’s rear panel. Option 2: Connect the Multiroom Audio Output g jacks on the AVR 7200 to the inputs of an optional stereo power amplifier. Run high-quality speaker wire from the amplifier to the speakers in the remote room.
  • Page 17 AC outlet. The AVR 7200 features a removable power cord that allows wires to be run to a complex installation so that the unit itself need not be installed until it is ready for connection.

  • Page 18: System Configuration

    You are now ready to power up the AVR 7200 to begin these final adjustments. 1. Make certain that the AC power cord is firmly inserted in to the AC Power Cord Jack °...

  • Page 19: Input Setup

    Input Setup The first step in configuring the AVR 7200 is to config- ure each input. Once an input is selected, all settings for the Digital Input, Speaker Configuration, Surround Mode and Delay Timing will “attach”...

  • Page 20: Surround Setup

    – you may change it later. However, to make it easier to establish the initial parameters for the AVR 7200, it is best to select Dolby Pro Logic II or Logic 7 for most analog inputs and Dolby Digital for inputs connected to digital sources.

  • Page 21: Speaker Setup

    BACK TO MASTER MENU line and press the Set Button p. Speaker Setup This menu tells the AVR 7200 which type of speakers are in use. This is important as it adjusts the settings that decide whether your system will use the “5-chan- nel”...
  • Page 22 NOTE: If you choose Logic 7 as the surround mode for the particular input source for which you are con- figuring your speakers, the AVR 7200 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.

  • Page 23: Delay Settings

    When this option is selected, all bass information will be routed to the front left/right “main” speakers. • If a subwoofer is connected to the AVR 7200, you have the option to have the front left/right “main” speakers reproduce bass frequencies at all times,...

  • Page 24: Output Level Adjustment

    Output level adjustment is a key part of the configura- tion of any surround sound product. It is particularly important for a digital receiver such as the AVR 7200, as correct outputs ensure that you hear soundtracks with the proper directionality and intensity.

  • Page 25: Manual Output Level Adjustment

    Upon completion of the second circulation, the LCD Information Display c will flash COMPLETE three times and then go out. The tone will stop and the AVR 7200 will return to normal operation. If you find that the output levels chosen by EzSet are either uncomfortably low or high, you may repeat the procedure.
  • Page 26 Having completed the setup and configuration process for your AVR 7200, you are about to experience the finest in music and home theater listening. Enjoy!

  • Page 27: Operation

    Turning the AVR 7200 On or Off • When using the AVR 7200 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 by the amber color of the Power Indicator 3 .

  • Page 28: Channel/8-Channel Direct Input

    DTS-ES Matrix and DTS-ES Discrete modes may only be selected when a digital input is in use. In addition, when a digital source is present, the AVR 7200 will automatically select and switch to the correct mode, regardless of the mode that has been previously selected.

  • Page 29: Surround Mode Chart

    The Pro Logic II Emulation mode re-creates original Pro Logic processing for those who prefer that presentation. Logic 7 Cinema Exclusive to Harman Kardon for A/V receivers, Logic 7 is an advanced mode that extracts the maximum surround information from either Logic 7 Music surround-encoded programs or conventional stereo material.

  • Page 30: Digital Audio Playback

    (HDTV) broadcasts. An optional, external RF demodulator is required to use the AVR 7200 to listen to the Dolby Digital sound- tracks available on laser discs. Connect the RF output of the LD player to the demodulator and then connect the digital output of the demodulator to the Optical or Coaxial Inputs &(j...
  • Page 31 DVD player (usually with the “Audio Select” button or in a menu screen on the disc) to send a full 5.1 feed to the AVR 7200. It is also possible for the type of signal feed to change during the course of a DVD playback.

  • Page 32: Tuner Operation

    OPERATION NOTES: • The AVR 7200 is only capable of playing signals in the MP3 (MPEG 1/Layer 3) format. It is not com- patible with other computer audio codecs. • The digital audio input signal may be either optical or coaxial, but the signal must be in the S/P-DIF format.

  • Page 33: Output Level Trim Adjustment

    Once changed to an output, the setting will remain as long as the AVR 7200 is turned on, unless the setting is changed in the OSD menu system, as described above.

  • Page 34: Advanced Features

    Turn-On Volume Level As is the case with most audio/video receivers, when the AVR 7200 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 7200 turn on at a specific setting, regardless of what was last in use when the unit was turned off.
  • Page 35 OFF is highlighted in the video display. This setting is temporary and will remain active only until it is changed or until the AVR 7200 is turned off. Once the unit is turned off, the semi-OSD displays will remain activated, even if they were switched off for the previous listening session.

  • Page 36: Multiroom Operation

    Selector buttons to turn on to a specific source. As long as an IR feed to the AVR 7200 has been established from the remote room, using any of the buttons on either remote will control the remote loca- tion volume rî, change the tuner frequency...

  • Page 37: Multiroom Operation

    Multiroom Audio Outputs g. Once the multiroom system is turned on, it will remain on even if the AVR 7200 is placed in the Standby mode in the main room by pressing the Power Off Button å or the System Power Control 2 on the front panel.

  • Page 38: Configuring The Remote

    CD recorders and cassette decks. The codes for other brand devices may be programmed into the AVR 7200 remote using its extensive library of remote codes or a head-to-head learning process for codes not in the internal library.

  • Page 39: Automatic Code Entry

    or too old, and thus not all of its commands will be in the code library. You may fill in the codes for any button that does not operate properly by using the learning technique shown on page 39. Automatic Code Entry In addition to manual code selection using the brand name list, it is also possible to automatically search through all the codes that are stored in the AVR remote’s...

  • Page 40: Changing Devices

    However, in some circumstances you may have config- ured your system so that the devices connected to the AVR 7200 do not correspond to the default device settings and the legends printed on the remote. For example, if your system has two VCRs you may con- nect the second VCR to the VID 2 input.

  • Page 41: Macro Programming

    4. Once the “old” device type has been selected, you need to tell the remote which set of remote codes to use as a replacement for the device just selected. When the instructions shown in Figure 36 appear, Navigation Button n to scroll press the ⁄...

  • Page 42: Punch-Through Configuration

    LCD screen, press the first key you wish to be transmitted in the macro. In our example, we first want the AVR 7200 to turn on, so the Power Button 1 should be pressed. P O W E R O N...

  • Page 43: Volume Punch-Through

    AVR 7200’s volume control commands even when the remote has been set to issue all other commands for the video device. “Punch- through” enables you to easily program the remote to do this. Volume Punch-Through...

  • Page 44: Transport Punch-Through

    T V < - T V Figure 63 EzSet Configuration Harman Kardon’s patented EzSet feature makes it easier than ever to calibrate the output levels on your new receiver for maximum playback accuracy. In addition to automatically setting the levels, the AVR remote’s LCD display allows the unit to be used as a direct read-out SPL meter.

  • Page 45: Renaming

    Note that renaming a device in the remote will not change the name of the input used by the on-screen menu system of the AVR 7200. NOTES ON RENAMING DEVICES: • To move the cursor to the right or left of the display during the renaming process, press the ‹...

  • Page 46: Resetting The Remote

    CONFIGURING THE REMOTE Navigation Button n until RENAME appears on the bottom line of the LCD screen, as shown in Figure 66. 3. At the next menu screen press the ⁄ ¤ Navigation Button n until RENAME KEY appears on the bottom line of the LCD screen, as shown in Figure 69.
  • Page 47 few minutes for the reset process to take place, and the length of time will vary depending on how much customization and programming has taken place. Please be patient; as long as the message appears in the display the remote is functioning properly.

  • Page 48: Troubleshooting Guide

    AC power cord and check the unit’s operation. If the system still malfunctions, a sys- tem reset may clear the problem. To clear the AVR 7200’s entire system memory including tuner presets, output level settings, delay times and speaker configuration data, first put the unit...

  • Page 49: Technical Specifications

    Height measurement includes feet and chassis. All features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Harman Kardon and Power for the Digital Revolution are registered trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated. is a trademark of Harman International Industries, Incorporated (patent no. 5,386,478).
  • Page 50 NOTES NOTES...
  • Page 51 STAPLE BILL OF SALE HERE...
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