Harman Kardon AVR 155 Owner's Manual

Harman Kardon AVR 155 Owner's Manual

Harman-kardon stereo receiver user manual

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AVR 155 Audio/VideoReceiver
OWNER'S MANUAL

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  • Page 1 AVR 155 Audio/VideoReceiver OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction Safety Information Unpacking Front Panel Controls Rear Panel Connections Main Remote Control Functions Installation and Connections Audio Connections Video Connections HDMI Connections SCART A/V Connections Power Connections Speaker Selection Speaker Placement System Configuration First Turn On Using the On-Screen Display System Setup Input Setup...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Stereo-Digital modes,improves your ability to tailor the sound to suit your room acoustics or taste. The AVR 155 takes the “video” part of its name seriously. Along with three HDMI inputs and two 100MHz analog component video inputs, the AVR 155 provides A/V sync delay so that the lip sync errors –...
  • Page 4: Safety Information

    Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on the top of the unit, or place objects directly over them. n Due to the weight of the AVR 155 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...
  • Page 5: Front Panel Controls

    Front Panel Controls Volume Control System Power Control Power Indicator Headphone Jack Surround Mode Group Selector Speaker Select Button Selector Buttons Tone Mode Surround Mode Selector Tuning Up/Down 1 Volume Control: Turn this knob clockwise to increase the volume, counterclockwise to decrease the volume.
  • Page 6 Front Panel Controls 7 Selector Buttons: When you are establishing the AVR’s configuration settings, use these buttons to select from the choices available, as shown in the Main Information Display Ò. 8 Tone Mode: Pressing this button enables or disables the Balance, Bass and Treble tone controls.
  • Page 7: Rear Panel Connections

    Rear Panel Connections O P Q C AM Antenna FM Antenna Tape Inputs Tape Outputs Subwoofer Output DVD Audio Inputs CD Inputs Video 1 Audio Outputs Aux input stereo minijack 6-Channel Direct Inputs Digital Audio Outputs NOTE: To assist in making the correct connec- tions for multichannel input/output and speaker connections, all connection jacks and terminals have been color coded in conformance with the...
  • Page 8 NOTE ON VIDEO CONNECTIONS: When connecting a video source product such as a VCR, DVD player, satellite receiver, cable set-top box, personal video recorder or video game to the AVR 155, you may use either a composite or S-video connection, but not both.
  • Page 9: Main Remote Control Functions

    Main Remote Control Functions Power Off Button IR Transmitter Window Program Indicator Power On Button Input Selectors AVR Selector AM/FM Tuner Select 6-Channel Direct Input Test Button Sleep Button and Program Up Button Surround Mode Select and Program Down Night Mode Channel Select Button Buttons ⁄...
  • Page 10 Main Remote Control Functions IMPORTANT NOTE: The AVR 155’s remote may be programmed to control up to seven devices, including the AVR. Before using the remote, it is important to remember to press the Input Selector button that corresponds to the unit you wish to operate.
  • Page 11 Main Remote Control Functions ‹ Button: This button is used to change the menu selection or setting during some of the setup procedures for the AVR. OK Button: This button is used to enter settings into the AVR’s memory. It is also used in the setup procedures for delay time, speaker configuration and channel output level adjustment.
  • Page 12 Main Remote Control Functions Memory Button: Press this button to enter a radio station into the AVR ’s preset memory. Two underline indicators will flash at the right side of the Main Information Display Ò, you then have five seconds to enter a preset memory location using the Numeric Keys .
  • Page 13: Installation And Connections

    AVR 155. If a fixed Line Out jack or dual phono plug output jacks are avail- able, using these with the proper cables may result in better sound quality.
  • Page 14: Video Connections

    HDMI connection. Therefore, the following connections are required when the AVR 155 is used with HDMI sources: • Connect the HDMI output of a source to either of the HDMI Inputs •...
  • Page 15: Power Connections

    Standby mode when they are used with switched outlets, and cannot be fully turned on using the outlet alone without a remote control command. Once the power cord is connected, you are almost ready to enjoy the AVR 155’s incredible power and fidelity! INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS...
  • Page 16: Speaker Selection

    Installation and Connections Speaker Selection No matter which type or brand of speakers is used, the same model or brand of speaker should be used for the front-left, center and front-right speakers. This creates a seamless front soundstage and eliminates the possibility of distracting sonic disturbances that occur when a sound moves across mismatched front-channel speakers.
  • Page 17: System Configuration

    You are now ready to power up the AVR 155 to begin these final adjustments. First Turn On You are now ready to power up the AVR to begin these final adjustments.
  • Page 18: Input Setup

    System Configuration speaker settings will automatically default to “Small” at all positions with the subwoofer set to “LFE.” The default setting for the surround modes is Logic 7 Music, although Dolby Digital or DTS will automatically be selected as appropriate when a source with digital encoding is in use.
  • Page 19: Surround Setup

    System Configuration The next lines in the Input Setup menu control whether or not the bass/treble tone controls are in the signal path. The normal default is for them to be in-line, but if you wish to remove them from the circuit for “flat”...
  • Page 20: Configuring The Surround Off

    Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby 3 Stereo modes. Automated Speaker Setup Using EzSet/EQ The AVR 155 is one of the first receivers in its class to offer automated speaker setup and sys- tem calibration. This process greatly simplifies the installation of your new receiver by using a series...
  • Page 21 System Configuration rival those achieved with expensive test equip- ment and time-consuming procedures. The end result is a system calibration profile that enables your new receiver to deliver the best possible sound, no matter what type of speakers you have or what the dimensions of your listening room are.
  • Page 22 System Configuration • System Level: A SETTING VOLUME message will appear to indicate that the system is setting the overall volume level to the proper level as a prelude to testing the individual channels. During this test, you will see a message in the last line of the menu screen change as the volume level is adjusted.
  • Page 23: Manual Setup

    Basic Operation section of this manual on page 32 to learn how to operate AVR 155. For those situations where you may wish to make a change to the settings entered by EzSet/EQ, follow the instructions on the following pages.
  • Page 24 System Configuration default setting of will be appropriate, GLOBAL as most listeners do not need to have individualized speaker settings. However, some listeners, particularly those with full-range front speakers that are used for both movies and music may prefer that different speaker settings be used when listening to music through a CD player as opposed to a movie from a DVD player, VCR or cable/satellite set top.
  • Page 25 System Configuration when the AVR is being used with a digital source that contains a dedicated Low Frequency Effects, or LFE soundtrack. This allows you to use both your main and sub- woofer speakers to take advantage of the spe- cial bass created for certain movies.
  • Page 26: Delay Settings

    System Configuration Note: These icons are available only when making setup changes without the use of the full OSD mode. As an example, in the Figure below, all speakers are set for “large, ” and a subwoofer is set. Delay Settings Due the different distances between the listening position for the front channel speakers and the surround speakers, the amount of time it takes...
  • Page 27: Output Level Adjustment

    System Configuration The 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 To change one of the individual speaker positions directly, press the Delay Select Button followed by the Navigation Button ⁄...
  • Page 28 System Configuration When the menu first CHANNEL ADJUST appears, the test tone is off. Use the ⁄ ¤ Navigation Button to select any channel for adjustment using an external source, such as a test disc, from which to judge the output levels. After the fi...
  • Page 29 System Configuration Later, it is recommended that you adjust the out- put levels while listening to various sources, as opposed to the test tone. See page 37 for more information on trimming the output levels to external source material. NOTE: The subwoofer output level is not adjustable using the test tone.
  • Page 30: Operation

    Operation Surround Mode Chart MODE FEATURES DOLBY DIGITAL 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 Frequency Effects channel. DTS 5.1 When the speaker configuration is set for 5.1-channel operation, the DTS 5.1 mode is available when DVD, audio-only music or laserdiscs encoded with DTS data are played.
  • Page 31 Operation Surround Mode Chart MODE FEATURES DTS Neo:6 Cinema These two modes are available when any analog source is playing to create a multi-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 surround encoding is present.
  • Page 32: Basic Operation

    Operation Basic Operation Once you have completed the setup and configu- ration of the AVR, it is simple to operate and enjoy. The following instructions should be followed for you to maximize your enjoyment of your new receiver: Turning the AVR On or Off •...
  • Page 33: Surround Mode Selection

    Surround Mode Selection One of the most important features of the AVR 155 is its ability to reproduce a full multi- channel surround sound field from digital sources, analog matrix surround encoded programs and standard stereo or even mono programs.
  • Page 34: Pcm Audio Playback

    Operation DVDs. This does not indicate a problem with the AVR, as some players cannot pass the DTS signal through to the digital outputs. If you are in doubt as to the capability of your DVD player to handle DTS DVDs, consult the player’s owner’s manual. Please note that some DVD players are shipped with their output set for Dolby Digital only.
  • Page 35: Surround Mode Post Processing

    Dolby sur- round modes. Surround Mode Post Processing Thanks to the power of the AVR 155’s DSP processor, a variety of surround mode options are available for most digital signals to deliver either...
  • Page 36: Night Mode

    Operation For incoming DTS signals, the following modes are available: Incoming Bitstream DTS 1/0/.0, 1/0/.1, 2/0/.0, 2/0/.1, 3/0/.0, 3/0/.1, 3/1/.0 or 3/1/.1 DTS, DTS Stereo DTS 2/2/.0, 2/2/.1, 3/2/.0 or 3/2/.1 DTS 96/24 DTS-ES Matrix DTS-ES Discrete is important to note that although Dolby Digital, for example, is referred to as a “5.1”...
  • Page 37: Tape Recording

    Operation Tape Recording In normal operation, the audio or video source selected for listening through the AVR 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 Outputs...
  • Page 38: Dim Function

    Operation Dim Function Since the AVR will often be used when movies or other video programming is viewed unde low- light conditions, you may wish to lower the brightness of the front-panel displays and indica- tors so that they do not distract from the video presentation.
  • Page 39: System Setup

    System Setup The AVR 155 is equipped with a number of ad - vanced features that add extra flexibility to the unit’s operation. While it is not necessary to use these features to operate the unit, they provide additional options that you may wish to use.
  • Page 40: Full-Osd Time Out Adjustment

    BLACK full-OSD menus on a solid black background instead. This setting will be retained even when the AVR 155 is turned off to the Standby mode. If you wish to make other adjustments, press the until the on-screen › Buttons ⁄...
  • Page 41: Tuner Operation

    Tuner Operation Basic Tuner Operation The AVR 155’s tuner is capable of tuning AM, FM and FM Stereo broadcast stations and receiving RDS data. Stations may be tuned manually, or they may be stored as favorite station presets and recalled from a 30 position memory.
  • Page 42: Rds Operation

    Tuner Operation RDS Operation The AVR 155 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...
  • Page 43: Programming The Remote

    Programming the Remote The AVR 155 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, TV sets, cable boxes, VCRs, satellite receivers and other home-theater equipment.
  • Page 44 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. For future reference enter the Setup Codes for the equipment in your system here: DVD ____________ CD ________________ VID1/VCR ________ VID3/TV __________...
  • Page 45 Programming the Remote To program the remote for Volume Punch- Through, follow these steps: 1. Press and hold the Input Selector for the unit you wish to have associated with the volume control until the red light illuminates under the Input Selector and note that the Program Indicator...
  • Page 46 Function List 46 FUNCTION LIST Button Name AVR Function Power On Power On Power Off Power Off Mute Mute AVR Select DVD/ DVD Input Select CD Input Select HDMI 1/ HDMI 1 Input Select HDMI 2 HDMI 2 Input Select VID 1 (VCR) Video 1 Select VID 2 (CBL/SAT)
  • Page 47 Function List Button Name VCR (VID 3) TiVo (VID 1) Power On Power On Power Off Power Off Power Off Mute Mute Mute AVR Select AVR Select DVD Input Select DVD Input Select CD Input Select CD Input Select Tape/ Tape Input Select Tape Input Select HDMI 1/...
  • Page 48: Processor Reset

    Troubleshooting Guide SYMPTOM CAUSE Unit does not function when Main • No AC Power Power Switch 2 is pushed Display lights, but no sound • Intermittent input connections or picture • Mute is on • Volume control is down The Main Information Display shows the •...
  • Page 49 Technical Specifications Audio Section Stereo Mode Continuous Average Power (FTC) 50 Watts per channel, 20Hz–20kHz, @ < 0.07% THD, both channels driven into 8 ohms 5 Channel Surround Modes Power Per Individual Channel Front L&R channels: 40 Watts per channel, @ <...
  • Page 50 APPENDIX – SETTINGS WORKSHEET Appendix – Default settings, worksheets, remote product codes Table A1 – Source Input Setting Defaults Source HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Title Video Input Comp V 1 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Audio Input Coax 1 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Auto Poll Surround...
  • Page 51 APPENDIX – SETTINGS WORKSHEET Table A4 – Source Input Settings Source HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Title Video Input Audio Input Auto Poll Surround Mode Tone Mode Bass Treble Table A5 – Speaker/Channel Settings Source HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Left/Right Speaker Size Center Speaker Size Surround Speaker Size Subwoofer...
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