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  • Page 1 ® PERFORMANCE™ SERIES AV2 AUDIO/VIDEO PROCESSOR USER GUIDE...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions. 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. radio communications. However, there is no Servicing is required when the apparatus has Keep these instructions. guarantee that interference will not occur in a been damaged in any way, such as when a Heed all warnings.
  • Page 3 JBL and Logic 7 are registered trademarks, and JBL Performance and JBL BassQ are trademarks, of Harman International Industries, Incorporated. Dolby and Pro Logic are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. DCDi by Faroudja is a registered trademark of Genesis Microchip, Inc.

  • Page 4: Documentation Conventions

    Harman Consumer Group, Inc. DOCUMENTATION CONVENTIONS This document contains general safety, installation and operation instructions for the AV2 audio/video processor. It is important to read this user guide before attempting to use the product. Pay particular attention to safety instructions.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    PC Controls................5-2 Setup Setting Up to Play ..............5-2 Setup ..................3-2 Playing PC Media ..............5-3 Display Setup ................3-3 Dock Functionality ..............5-4 Speaker/EQ Setup ..............3-5 Connecting the Dock to the AV2 ........... 5-4 Manual .................. 3-6...
  • Page 6 Docking the iPod ..............5-5 Erasing Commands .............C-12 Dock two-line Display Characteristics ........5-5 Restoring Factory Default Settings ........C-13 Controlling the iPod with the AV2 ......... 5-6 Optional RF Receiver............... C-14 Charging the iPod ..............5-6 Using the three-Digit Code Library ......... C-14 Removing the iPod ..............
  • Page 7 Getting Started About the AV2................1-2 Product Registration ..............1-2 Highlights .................. 1-2 What’s in the Box ............... 1-3 Available Options ............... 1-3 Docking Station for iPods Option .............. 1-3 RF Receiver Option..................1-3 Installation Considerations............1-4 Remote Control Battery Installation ..........1-4...

  • Page 8: About The Av2

    AV2. • RS-232 control, rear panel IR input, two trigger outputs The AV2 is designed to serve as the control center for your home • 7.1-channel analog input array ® theater system. A landmark product for the JBL Performance™...

  • Page 9: What's In The Box

    – you need only place the RF receiver in the rack or cabinet, or attach an emitter to the AV2 front panel over the The following accessories are available for purchase as options to IR receiver.

  • Page 10: Installation Considerations

    Alkaline batteries, which last longer without leaking, are recommended. When battery power is low, the install the AV2 on a solid, flat, level surface such as a table or remote control enters a low-voltage condition, preventing it from shelf.

  • Page 11: Basic Operation

    Front Panel Overview ..............2-2 Rear Panel Overview..............2-5 PC and Dock Overview............... 2-8 Remote Control Overview ............2-8 Operation Considerations................2-8 AV2 Menu Overview ................. 2-9 Menu Navigation ..................2-9 Remote Control Buttons................2-10 Menu Options..................2-11 Menu Item Selection ................2-11 Remote Control Light Button ..............

  • Page 12: Front Panel Overview

    Basic Operation Harman Consumer Group, Inc. FRONT PANEL OVERVIEW The AV2 is shown below. The numbers in the front panel illustration correspond with the numbered items in the text. 1. Front Panel Display 6. Zone 2 Input Selection Buttons 2. IR Receiver 7.

  • Page 13: Mode Buttons

    When the AV2 is in Standby, pressing a Main Zone input selection Rotate the volume knob clockwise to increase or counterclockwise button powers on the AV2, selects the input in the Main Zone, and to decrease the volume level in 1dB increments. The current turns off Zone 2.

  • Page 14: Mute Button

    The LED in the MUTE button lights red when the Main Zone mute is button powers on the AV2, selects the input in Zone 2, and turns off active, green when the Zone 2 mute is active, and amber when the Main Zone.

  • Page 15: Rear Panel Overview

    Basic Operation Harman Consumer Group, Inc. REAR PANEL OVERVIEW The AV2 rear panel is shown below. The numbers in the rear panel illustrations correspond with the numbered items in the text. COMPOSITE & S-VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO HDMI 8-CHANNEL DIRECT IN...

  • Page 16: S-Video/Composite Input Connectors

    3. USB CONNECTOR Provides a USB port to connect to a PC computer, enabling the user to listen to audio from the computer through the AV2 processor. 9. HDMI INPUT CONNECTORS The USB connector port is a “mini B” connector and requires a USB Provide two HDMI inputs for devices such as a DVD player or HDTV cable (not included).

  • Page 17: Power Switch

    Standby button or remote control ON and OFF buttons can be used to activate and deactivate Standby mode. When the AV2 is powered off via the rear panel switch, the Standby and On 16. DOCK CONNECTOR modes are not available.

  • Page 18: Pc And Dock Overview

    Harman Consumer Group, Inc. PC AND DOCK OVERVIEW REMOTE CONTROL OVERVIEW The PC and Dock inputs are the only “hard-wired” inputs in the AV2 The AV2 processor remote control provides full operation of the processor. Unlike the other inputs, both have very specific AV2, including commands, such as menu navigation, that are not audio-only functionality.

  • Page 19: Av2 Menu Overview

    MAIN MENU is closed. The SETUP menu controls all aspects of setting up the AV2 processor. Refer to Section 3: Setup for more information. When a menu is open, press the...

  • Page 20: Remote Control Buttons

    ) for source components Note: These are the names and functions for the universal remote control. For the AV2 specific remote control functions, refer to the Command Matrix on the following page. Note: The number call-outs on the figure above correlate with the numbers listed to the right.

  • Page 21: Menu Options

    Basic Operation ® Performance™ Series AV2 Audio/Video Processor MENU OPTIONS REMOTE CONTROL LIGHT BUTTON Selecting a menu option can open another menu within the menu The remote control is fully backlit, making it very useful in low-light structure. For example, selecting SETUP from the MAIN MENU opens conditions.
  • Page 22 On and Off. ZONE2 STER PRE1 IPOD+ Enters the JBL AV2 Selects the Stereo Sets the AV2 to the iPod Zone 2 menu layer listening mode family Autocal Preset 1 saved values TUNER DOLBY PRE2...
  • Page 23 INFO Steps through the AUDIO STATUS menu *The MAIN menu level does NOT control the AV2. The remote control touchscreen heading must read “JBL” or “ZONE 2” in order to control the AV2 processor. Note: The number call-outs on the figure above correlate with the numbers in the adjoining table.
  • Page 24 PAUSE (unused) PLAY *The MAIN menu level does NOT control the AV2. The remote control touchscreen heading must read “JBL” or “ZONE 2” in order to control the AV2 processor. Note: The number call-outs on the figure above correlate with the numbers in the adjoining table.
  • Page 25 Aux 2 input Aux 2 input *The MAIN menu level does NOT control the AV2. The remote control touchscreen heading must read “JBL” or “ZONE 2” in Note: The number call-outs on the figure above order to control the AV2 processor.
  • Page 26 Basic Operation Harman Consumer Group, Inc. 2-16...
  • Page 27 Available Listening Modes ............... 3-24 Listening Mode Descriptions ..............3-27 5.1-channel and 7.1-channel Direct Inputs..........3-29 DTS and Dolby Status Displays..............3-29 Surround Configuration ............3-30 Dolby Configuration..............3-32 Mute Levels................3-33 Power On Settings ..............3-33 JBL BassQ Settings ..............3-34...

  • Page 28: Setup Setup

    BASSQ the “Input Setup” section found later in this chapter. Optimizes the outputs of the AV2 audio/video processor for use with the JBL BassQ™ automatic room mode correction processor. See the “JBL BassQ Settings” section found later in this chapter.

  • Page 29: Display Setup

    Selects the CONNECTION parameter, which identifies the active Selects the HDMI AUDIO OUT parameter, which identifies if audio is video output connectors on the AV2 rear panel. The following list of sent on the HDMI output. If the HDMI AUDIO OUT parameter is set...
  • Page 30 OSD display, which is identical to the front panel two-line display. Note: When the AV2 is powered off or put into Standby mode, any changes to the BRIGHTNESS parameter are not saved. So when the AV2 is...

  • Page 31: Speaker/Eq Setup

    Setup ® Performance™ Series AV2 Audio/Video Processor SPEAKER/EQ SETUP Select the SPEAKER/EQ SETUP menu to configure the Main Zone audio output connectors for the desired speaker setup. The Main Zone includes eight audio output connectors labeled Front L/R, Center, Subwoofer, Side L/R and Rear L/R.

  • Page 32: Manual

    In order to perform this test, the following initial setup is required: Opens the MANUAL speaker setup menu, which allows the manual • All of the speakers are connected to the AV2 and positioned in selection of the speaker distances, crossover points, and output the listening space.

  • Page 33: Full Autocal

    SETUP SPEAKER/EQ SETUP FULL AUTOCAL • All of the speakers are connected to the AV2 and positioned in the listening space. Selects the FULL AUTOCAL procedure, which automatically sets the • A monitor is connected to the AV2 for viewing the OSD during speaker distances, crossover points and output levels, as well as the procedure.
  • Page 34 Note: If the system includes the JBL BassQ subwoofer room mode corrector, the BassQ parameter in the AV2 setup must be set to Yes and the BassQ procedure must be performed BEFORE running the AUTOCAL procedure. In this case, the subwoofer section of the AUTOCAL is automatically skipped as the BassQ procedure is more accurate for subwoofers.

  • Page 35: Manual Speaker Setup

    Setup ® Performance™ Series AV2 Audio/Video Processor MANUAL SPEAKER SETUP Selecting the SETUP menu SPEAKER/EQ SETUP menu, MANUAL option opens the MANUAL menu, which is used to manually set the speaker distances, crossover points and output levels. SETUP SPEAKER/EQ SETUP...

  • Page 36: Speakers Menu

    NONE to redirect side channel signals to the Front L/R output distance for the subwoofers. connectors. If the Rear L/R parameter is also set to NONE, the AV2 will redirect surround channel signals to the Front L/R output connectors. 3-10...

  • Page 37: Speaker Distances Menu

    NONE to redirect rear channel signals to the Side L/R output connectors. If the Side L/R parameter is also set to NONE, the AV2 will redirect surround channel signals to the Front L/R When the Front L/R crossover is set to FULL, the user has the choice output connectors.

  • Page 38: Output Levels Menu

    Note: The speaker output level settings may affect the maximum volume mode. For example, if a 5.1-channel listening mode is active, then level of the AV2 processor. The maximum volume level is +10dB minus the the rear speakers are not accessible to the Test Tone parameter.
  • Page 39 Setup ® Performance™ Series AV2 Audio/Video Processor To activate the Test Tone: 1. Press the Menu or Select button to enter the Menu structure. 2. Select Setup from the Main menu. 3. Select Speaker/EQ Setup. 4. Select Manual. 5. Select Output Levels.

  • Page 40: Input Setup

    Setup Harman Consumer Group, Inc. INPUT SETUP Selecting the SETUP menu, INPUT SETUP option opens the INPUT SETUP menu, a two-screen menu that sets up the input type and name, the digital and analog inputs for both audio and video, the listening mode and other advanced input settings. MAIN MENU SETUP INPUT SETUP 2...
  • Page 41 Setup ® Performance™ Series AV2 Audio/Video Processor To Customize the Name of the Selected Input: V-PROCESS FAROUDJA, CONV ONLY, BYPASS V-PROCESS SETUP INPUT SETUP 1. Select the input and enter the Input Setup menu. 2. Select the Name parameter. Note that a blinking square appears in Selects the V-PROCESS parameter, which identifies the type of video the first letter position.
  • Page 42 Setup Harman Consumer Group, Inc. Conv Only – Does not apply any video enhancement or processing VIDEO OUT to the incoming video signal, but outputs the signal in one of the SETUP INPUT SETUP VIDEO OUT following ways, depending on the input source: VIDEO OUT is a multipurpose parameter;...
  • Page 43 DIG AUDIO SETUP INPUT SETUP the AV2 prioritizes the digital signal over the analog signal. When the digital signal is interrupted, then it switches to the analog signal. Selects the DIG AUDIO parameter, which assigns one of the rear panel digital audio input connectors to the current input. Available Note: Digital/analog auto switching is not selectable for the Dock and PC selections include NONE, Optical 1-4, Coaxial 1-4 and HDMI 1-2.

  • Page 44: Advanced Video

    ALL inputs. in 1ms increments. Each input has an independent A/V Sync Delay parameter. If the JBL BassQ parameter is set to Yes, then the A/V Sync Note: If you have 5.1-channel or 7.1-channel ANALOG AUDIO assigned Delay range is 32 to 180ms.
  • Page 45 Setup ® Performance™ Series AV2 Audio/Video Processor Right channels will be sent to Zone 2 OUT with the ANALOG setting. In six stereo analog input connectors, then Zone 2 will output the independent analog audio for that input. this condition, DOWN MIX is not available.
  • Page 46 Setup Harman Consumer Group, Inc. ADVANCED VIDEO Selecting the SETUP menu, INPUT SETUP menu, ADVANCED VIDEO option opens the ADVANCED VIDEO menu, a two-screen menu that provides user-adjustable controls for sharpness, noise reduction, brightness and other video fine-tuning. Note: Most of the Advanced Video parameters are only available when the V-Process parameter is set to FAROUDJA. SETUP INPUT SETUP ADVANCED VIDEO 1...
  • Page 47 Setup ® Performance™ Series AV2 Audio/Video Processor Most of the following Advanced Video parameters are simple ON/OFF toggle switches that apply to each input independently. ANLG ANLG ANLG FEATURE CABLE CABLE Noise Reduction X-Color Suppressor DCDi Interpolation Film Mode Detect...
  • Page 48 Setup Harman Consumer Group, Inc. FILM EDIT DETECT COLOR OFF, ON 50 TO 150 SETUP INPUT SETUP FILM EDIT DETECT SETUP ADVANCED VIDEO INPUT SETUP ADVANCED VIDEO COLOR Applies additional processing when film-based material is detected Changes the color of the video to compensate for over- or under- so that any disruption in the frame sequence of film-based material color saturation conditions.

  • Page 49: Listening Modes

    LISTENING MODES The AV2 has a large selection of listening modes to choose from. The list of available listening modes is broken into two parts – the Mode Family and the Mode. The available listening modes vary depending upon the Mode Family selections, the input setup and the incoming audio signal.

  • Page 50: Available Listening Modes

    Shaded cells indicate that there are no available modes in that Mode Family for that specific incoming data stream. Note: The table identifies all of the possible formats, but depending upon the Input setup and the Surround Configuration of the AV2, all of these modes may not be available for selection .
  • Page 51 Setup ® Performance™ Series AV2 Audio/Video Processor Incoming DOLBY Dolby Logic 7 Stereo Data Stream Dolby Digital 1.0 VS 2-SP REF and WIDE DOLBY DIGITAL DOLBY D STEREO Dolby Digital 2.0 PLIIx Film, Music and Game PLII Film, Music and Game...
  • Page 52 Setup Harman Consumer Group, Inc. Incoming DTS Dolby Logic 7 Stereo Data Stream DTS 5.1 MATRIX DTS-ES MATRIX DTS STEREO DTS+PLIIx Film and Music* DTS 96/24 DTS 96/24 DTS 96/24 ST Logic 7 7CH FILM *These modes only DTS NEO:6 Logic 7 7CH MUSIC available when a DTS source is Logic 7 5CH FILM...

  • Page 53: Listening Mode Descriptions

    The following table provides a brief description of each listening mode. Logic 7 Film A proprietary JBL technology, the advanced Logic 7 mode extracts the maximum surround information from either surround-encoded programs or Logic 7 Music conventional stereo material. Film 7.1 and Music 7.1 are tailored specifically for use with rear speakers, while Film 5.1 and Music 5.1 are specifically for- matted for use without rear speakers.
  • Page 54 The center channel is fed a summed mono mix of the in-phase material of the left and right channels. If the AV2 has been configured for 6.1-/7.1-channel operation, both of these options are available for selection.

  • Page 55: 5.1-Channel And 7.1-Channel Direct Inputs

    If a listening modes are for use when the AV2 8-channel direct inputs are Dolby or DTS source is input and the AV2 is configured to a in use. We recommend you use these listening modes under the...

  • Page 56: Surround Configuration

    Setup Harman Consumer Group, Inc. SURROUND CONFIGURATION Selecting the SETUP menu, SURROUND CONFIG option opens the Surround Configuration menu, which is used to customize the list of available listening modes that can be applied to incoming signals. Each Mode Family has a subset of available listening modes that can be turned off. If the listening mode is set to OFF, then the applicable listening modes in that family are not available for selection from the mode buttons.
  • Page 57 Allows the user to choose the Logic 7 mode as the default surround mode for all incoming audio signals. If this parameter is OFF, then the AV2 selects the native format of the incoming signal as the default listening mode. If set to ON, then all incoming audio signals are defaulted to the Logic 7 listening modes.

  • Page 58: Dolby Configuration

    Setup Harman Consumer Group, Inc. DOLBY CONFIGURATION Selecting the SETUP menu, DOLBY CONFIG option opens the Dolby Configuration menu, which is used to configure the Dolby surround modes for optimum performance. DIMENSION R-1, R-2, R-3, O, F-1, F-2, F-3 DIMENSION SETUP DOLBY CONFIG MAIN MENU...

  • Page 59: Mute Levels

    If the Dock Auto Power parameter is set to ON, then if an iPod is playing when plugged into the dock, it will take the AV2 out of Standby mode and select the Dock input. If the Dock Auto Power...

  • Page 60: Jbl Bassq Settings

    Dock input and controls, refer to Section 5: PC and Dock Controls. The BassQ parameter is only used if the JBL BassQ automatic room Note: If the Main Zone is OFF when the AV2 is put into Standby, when the mode correction processor is also in use.

  • Page 61: Audio Controls And Video Status

    Audio Controls and Video Status Audio Controls ................4-2 Video Status ................4-4...

  • Page 62: Audio Controls

    Audio Controls and Video Status Harman Consumer Group, Inc. AUDIO CONTROLS Selecting AUDIO CONTROLS opens the AUDIO CONTROLS menu. All of the Audio Controls interact with the AUTOCAL settings, except for the Audio Status parameter. MAIN MENU AUDIO CONTROLS AUDIO CONTROLS AUTO EQ: ON VIDEO STATUS EQ PRESET...
  • Page 63 Audio Controls and Video Status ® Performance™ Series AV2 Audio/Video Processor To load a different saved EQ Preset into the system: Note: When the Tone Controls are OFF, the Mode Family is set to STEREO, and the incoming audio data stream is stereo analog, there are four different 1.

  • Page 64: Video Status

    Note: The HDMI and component output resolution values are always the same, unless copy protection is active. In some cases, The AUDIO STATUS menu is an information-only menu identifying copy-protected inputs can restrict the component output format the current audio status of the AV2. options. • COMPONENT...

  • Page 65: Pc And Dock Controls

    PC Controls.................5-2 Setting Up to Play ..................5-2 Playing PC Media..................5-3 Dock Functionality ..............5-4 Connecting the Dock to the AV2 .............. 5-4 Selecting the Correct iPod Insert ............... 5-4 Docking the iPod ..................5-5 Dock Two-Line Display Characteristics ............5-5 Controlling the iPod with the AV2.............

  • Page 66: Pc And Dock Overview

    USB jack on the rear panel. Connect one of the available USB jacks on your computer to the USB jack on the AV2 rear panel using While both of these inputs have devoted touch screen menu a cable with one standard USB connector and one USB “Mini B”...

  • Page 67: Playing Pc Media

    2-channel audio source, and you may apply any of the appropriate surround processing modes. Note: Whenever the USB jack is connected to the computer, the RV-5 will be selected as the sound card for the computer, even while the AV2 is in Standby.

  • Page 68: Dock Functionality

    Note: The Dock Input setup displays Digital Audio as NONE, Analog Audio sonic power of your AV2 processor. Operation is easy – you can use as Dock (or “UNPLUGGED” if there is no iPod connected to the AV2), and your AV2 remote control to access and control your iPod selections.

  • Page 69: Docking The Ipod

    The ANLG signal type is identified on the top right side, and the insert marked “12 14” on the back. the current volume setting of the AV2 is identified on the bottom Note: Two black curved rubber parts are included with this right side of the display, as shown: adaptor.

  • Page 70: Controlling The Ipod With The Av2

    Whenever the iPod is docked and the AV2 is turned on, the dock will charge the battery in the iPod. To control the iPod once it is docked and connected to the AV2, use the remote control. Page 3 of the “JBL” menu layer of the remote control touchscreen is devoted to controlling the iPod.

  • Page 71: Zone 2 Ipod Controls

    However, for the Dock inputs, the OSD and front panel display reflect ONLY the Main Zone activity. Therefore, if the iPod is accessed in Zone 2, there is no visible indication on the AV2 that a change has been made.
  • Page 72 PC and Dock Controls Harman Consumer Group, Inc.

  • Page 73: Troubleshooting And Maintenance

    Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting................. 6-2 AV2 Error Messages ..............6-7 Video Error Messages ................6-7 Autocal Error Messages ................6-8 Video Resolutions Table............6-10 Routine Maintenance ............... 6-12 Restoring Factory Default Settings ..........6-12...

  • Page 74: Troubleshooting

    1. Make sure the rear panel Power switch is set to the ON position. 2. Make sure the volume level is audible. Volume level can be adjusted with the front panel volume knob or the remote 2. Attempt to power on the AV2 with the front panel Standby control VOL buttons.
  • Page 75 The likely cause for distorted audio while using the analog audio minus the maximum output level setting of any speaker. Thus, if inputs is that the input voltage is too high. The AV2 analog inputs your front L/R output levels are set to +3dB, the maximum have a maximum rating of 2 Vrms.

  • Page 76: Installation Worksheet

    Source material that carries HDCP encoding is only available through the HDMI output. No video is output on the analog 3. Set the rear panel power switch of the AV2 to the OFF position. output connectors. Wait 10 seconds. Then set the rear panel power switch to the ON position.
  • Page 77 We suggest that you try the following: When the VIDEO IN parameter is set to NONE, the AV2 outputs a 1. Enter the OSD menu and then exit out again. This will resync blue screen at 480i resolution.
  • Page 78 This is normal behavior and does not indicate a problem with the iPod, the dock or the AV2 processor. Use the AV2 remote control to 2. Make sure that PC is selected as the active input on the AV2 navigate the iPod functions. Refer to Section 5: PC and Dock Controls processor.

  • Page 79: Av2 Error Messages

    AV2 ERROR MESSAGES VIDEO FORMAT OUTPUT VIDEO OUTPUT NOTICE ERROR AV2 error messages are displayed on the OSD when certain error Video output resolution conditions exist. This section explains what each of these error This error message will display not supported by HDMI messages means and how to fix each problem.

  • Page 80: Autocal Error Messages

    Troubleshooting and Maintenance Harman Consumer Group, Inc. CHANGE MONITOR FAR FIELD ERROR FAR FIELD ERROR CHANGE MONITOR TO MESSAGE Speakers detected: This error message will display ANALOG IN FRT-L: NO SIDE-R: NO when the microphone does not This error message flashes on the detect sound from a speaker that CENTER: YES REAR-R: YES 2-line OSD and front panel display...
  • Page 81 Troubleshooting and Maintenance ® Performance™ Series AV2 Audio/Video Processor SUBWOOFER CAL ERROR SUBWOOFER CAL ERROR Subwoofers detected: This error message will display w h e n t h e S u b w o of e r t e s t h a s SUBWOOFER 1: NO failed.

  • Page 82: Video Resolutions Table

    480i or 480p resolution. If the The AV2 processor is designed to allow flexibility in the selection of output resolution setting has a value that is higher than 480p video output resolutions.
  • Page 83 Troubleshooting and Maintenance ® Performance™ Series AV2 Audio/Video Processor INPUT OUTPUT Video Mode Source Format HDMI Component S-Video Composite Note 480i 480i 480i** 480i** 480i** 480p 480p 480p** HDMI 720p 720p 720p** 1080i 1080i 1080i** 480i 480i 480i 2, 3...

  • Page 84: Routine Maintenance

    Do not use a cloth made with steel wool Before per forming a factor y reset, be sure to use the or metal polish. If the AV2 is exposed to a dusty environment, a worksheets in Appendix D to record all of the input and setup low-pressure blower can be used to remove dust from its information.

  • Page 85: Appendix

    Appendix Specifications ................A-2 Declaration of Conformity............A-4...

  • Page 86: Specifications

    Appendix A Harman Consumer Group, Inc. SPECIFICATIONS Inputs HDMI Performance HDMI (Version 1.1) 2 HDMI Type A, 19-pin connectors HDMI Input Video: 480i/p, 576i/p, 720p or 1080i Audio: Dolby Digital, DTS and PCM (32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, Analog Video • Three component video, RCA connectors 96kHz, 176.4kHz and 192kHz) •...
  • Page 87 100dB typical, 22kHz bandwidth • Gross Weight: 26.5 lb (12 kg) Signal-to-Noise Ratio 100dB typical, 22kHz bandwidth Rack-Mounting JBL-built rack-mount kit not available. Custom rack-mount min 100dBA, 103dBA typical shelf available from Middle Atlantic RSH Series. Please Output Level 200mV typical, 6Vrms maximum contact Middle Atlantic for ordering information.

  • Page 88: Declaration Of Conformity

    Appendix A Harman Consumer Group, Inc. Declaration of Conformity We, Harman Consumer Group, Inc. 2, route de Tours 72500 Château du Loir France declare in own responsibility that the product described in this owner’s manual is in compliance with technical standards: EN 55013:2001+A1:2003 EN 55020:2002+A1:2003...

  • Page 89: Appendix

    Setup Menu: Surround Config ..............B-4 Setup Menu: Speaker/EQ Setup ................B-5 Setup Menu: Input Setup................B-6 Note: All parameter values shown in the following menu trees indicate the default parameter value if the AV2 is restored to its factory default state.

  • Page 90: Main Menu: Audio Controls

    Appendix B Harman Consumer Group, Inc. MAIN MENU: AUDIO CONTROLS MAIN MENU AUDIO CONTROLS AUDIO CONTROLS AUTO EQ: ON VIDEO STATUS EQ PRESET EQ PRESET SETUP EQ ADJUST EQ ADJUST ACTIVE PS: USER TONE CONTROLS: OFF PRESET 1: FACTORY HF SHELF: 0dB BASS: 0dB PRESET 2: FACTORY TREBLE: 0dB...

  • Page 91: Main Menu: Setup

    Appendix B ® Performance™ Series AV2 Audio/Video Processor MAIN MENU: SETUP MAIN MENU SETUP AUDIO CONTROLS DISPLAY SETUP VIDEO STATUS SPEAKER/EQ SETUP SETUP INPUT SETUP SURROUND CONFIG DOLBY CONFIG MUTE LEVELS POWER ON SETTINGS BASSQ*: NO *CHECK MANUAL FIRST DOLBY CONFIGURATION...

  • Page 92: Setup Menu: Display Setup

    Appendix B Harman Consumer Group, Inc. SETUP MENU: DISPLAY SETUP MAIN MENU SETUP ON-SCREEN DISPLAY DISPLAY SETUP DISPLAY SETUP AUDIO CONTROLS two-line OSD: 3s CONNECTION: HDMI/DVI VIDEO STATUS SPEAKER/EQ SETUP MENU TIME OUT: 30s HDMI AUDIO OUT: NO SETUP INPUT SETUP ON-SCREEN DISPLAY SURROUND CONFIG FRONT PANEL DISPLAY...

  • Page 93: Setup Menu: Speaker/Eq Setup

    Appendix B ® Performance™ Series AV2 Audio/Video Processor SETUP MENU: SPEAKER/EQ SETUP SPEAKERS SETUP MAIN MENU SPEAKER/EQ SETUP AUTO SETTINGS: OFF DISPLAY SETUP AUDIO CONTROLS MANUAL FRONT L/R: 80Hz VIDEO STATUS PERFORMS SEMI-AUTOMATIC SPEAKER/EQ SETUP SEMI AUTOCAL CENTER: 80Hz SETUP...

  • Page 94: Setup Menu: Input Setup

    Appendix B Harman Consumer Group, Inc. SETUP MENU: INPUT SETUP MAIN MENU SETUP INPUT SETUP 2 INPUT SETUP 1 AUDIO CONTROLS DISPLAY SETUP MODE FAMILY: LOGIC 7 INPUT: HD* VIDEO STATUS SPEAKER/EQ SETUP NAME: ________ MODE: FILM 5.1** SETUP INPUT SETUP DEFAULT SUR: STANDARD VIDEO IN: HDMI 1* SURROUND CONFIG...

  • Page 95: Appendix

    Appendix Remote Control Programming ........... C-2 Remote Control Light Button ..............C-2 Transmitting Icon..................C-2 Setting Up the Remote Control..............C-3 Lock Feature ..................... C-6 Advanced Customizing Tools ..............C-6 Erasing Commands ................. C-12 Restoring Factory Default Settings............C-13 Optional RF Receiver ..............C-14 Using the Three-Digit Code Library ..........

  • Page 96: Remote Control Programming

    TRANSMITTING preprogrammed code library, or by letting the remote control “learn” ICON from another remote, one button at a time. The AV2 remote control has many additional operating features to add convenience and MENU OPTIONS enjoyment to the operation of any home entertainment system.

  • Page 97: Setting Up The Remote Control

    Menu name area at the top of the LCD touchscreen. This is the Setup mode of the remote control. The AV2 remote control can be set up so that it controls all of the NOTE: You now have 30 seconds to perform the next step while the components of your home entertainment system, making remote remote is in the Setup mode.
  • Page 98 Button Learning at a time. Follow the steps below to allow your AV2 remote control to procedure to program those components. learn the button commands from other remote controls in your home theater system.
  • Page 99 Appendix C ® Performance™ Series AV2 Audio/Video Processor 2. On the AV2 remote control, press and hold the MAIN and ENT touchscreen of the AV2 remote control changes to “GOOD” or (Enter) buttons at the same time. After about three seconds, “FAILD”, release the button.

  • Page 100: Lock Feature

    Remote Cloning Clone other AV2 remote control from an – already setup remote. The AV2 remote control has a locking feature, which prevents • Punch Throughs Force buttons to work for specific devices, unauthorized use of the remote control. When the locking feature is –...
  • Page 101 Appendix C ® Performance™ Series AV2 Audio/Video Processor 3. Press the Light button to customize the backlight time out setting. the remote control is no longer in Setup mode. If this occurs, you will A new screen now displays ON, 10, SAVE and EXIT. The bottom of need to repeat this step to re-enter the Setup mode.
  • Page 102 Appendix C Harman Consumer Group, Inc. 6. Changing the text requires Favorite Channel Setup: the dual use of the number Before the Favorite Channels can be selected, they must be set up for keypad and the up/down/ your home theater. Follow the instructions to setup your favorite left/right cursors.
  • Page 103 Appendix C ® Performance™ Series AV2 Audio/Video Processor If a number is repeated when setting the channel, for example 3. Press the ON button. The menu name changes to “P-ON” and the channel 522, it is usually best to set a half-second delay in bottom of the touchscreen flashes “STEP 0”, indicating that no...
  • Page 104 MAIN in the menu heading area. The remote control is in normal operation mode again. If you happen to own more than one AV2 remote control, you can copy and transfer the setup from one remote to the other. Follow the instructions below to clone your AV2 remote control.
  • Page 105 MAIN in the menu heading area. 1. Since a home theater system may use the AV2 for its sound source, The remote control is in normal operation mode again. first you must identify which component you want to use for the The Punch-Through feature is NOT limited to volume and can also be system sound/volume control.

  • Page 106: Erasing Commands

    Appendix C Harman Consumer Group, Inc. 1. On the remote control, press and hold the MAIN and ENT (Enter) ERASING COMMANDS buttons at the same time. After about three seconds, “SETUP” is You can erase an individual button with a learned command, a macro displayed in the Menu name area at the top of the LCD or a favorite channel.

  • Page 107: Restoring Factory Default Settings

    Appendix C ® Performance™ Series AV2 Audio/Video Processor 4. If you touch ALL, the remote will prompt you by displaying RESTORING FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS “SURE?” After the SURE prompt is touched, all the buttons will be If you’re afraid you’ve accidently overwritten functions that you erased.

  • Page 108: Optional Rf Receiver

    100 feet away. Since the RF receiver picks up the AV2’s equipment. The code library is divided into categories, such as TV and remote control radio frequency signal, the remote control no longer VCR.

  • Page 109: Three-Digit Preprogrammed Codes

    Appendix C ® Performance™ Series AV2 Audio/Video Processor THREE-DIGIT PREPROGRAMMED CODES AUDIO Manufacturer Codes AUDIO Manufacturer Codes EIGER ELAN 057 290 ADCOM 082 092 161 225 269 355 356 366 ENLIGHTENED AUDIO 099 098 AIWA 018 104 170 188 202 203 211 213...
  • Page 110 Appendix C Harman Consumer Group, Inc. AUDIO AUDIO Manufacturer Codes Manufacturer Codes MCINTOSH 238 286 SOUNDMATTERS SOUNDSTREAM 084 088 MERIDIAN 012 013 100 MITSUBISHI 204 242 243 SUMO MONDIAL 042 043 081 112 157 158 SUNFIRE 344 345 346 494 MYRYAD 276 293 TAEKWANG...
  • Page 111 Appendix C ® Performance™ Series AV2 Audio/Video Processor CABLE/WEB TV CABLE/WEB TV Manufacturer Codes Manufacturer Codes 003 004 039 042 046 053 103 GOLDEN CHANNEL ADELPHIA 043 074 HAMLIN 049 050 055 ADVANCED NEWHOUSE 043 HITACHI 055 103 ALTRIO INSIGHT...
  • Page 112 Appendix C Harman Consumer Group, Inc. CABLE/WEB TV Manufacturer Codes Manufacturer Codes SERVICE ELECTRIC ADCOM 042 062 SHAW AIWA 059 065 088 089 105 122 170 187 SIGECOM AKAI 085 195 202 SONY 096 108 231 232 SPRUCER 047 078 AMEND STARCOM 002 004 008 009...
  • Page 113 Appendix C ® Performance™ Series AV2 Audio/Video Processor Manufacturer Codes Manufacturer Codes KOSS REALISTIC 042 050 051 102 181 182 187 KRELL ROTEL 044 107 161 178 250 KYOCERA 044 107 LOTTE SANSUI 044 069 107 125 128 171 190...
  • Page 114 Appendix C Harman Consumer Group, Inc. Manufacturer Codes Manufacturer Codes AIWA NAKAMICHI ALPINE ONKYO 035 076 180 APEX DIGITAL 087 111 112 115 116 OPPO ARCAM PANASONIC 021 042 138 139 144 150 CAMBRIDGE AUDIO PHILIPS 066 083 095 105 166 CARY AUDIO DESIGN PIONEER 023 092 099 107 108 131...
  • Page 115 Appendix C ® Performance™ Series AV2 Audio/Video Processor Manufacturer Codes Manufacturer Codes DVD-TV/DVD Combos DVD-DVD Recorders AIWA GATEWAY FUNAI GO VIDEO 220 221 222 SAMSUNG SYLVANIA KISS SYMPHONIC LITEON TOSHIBA PANASONIC SENSORY SCIENCE DVD-TV/DVD/VCR Combos SONY TOSHIBA MAGNAVOX PANASONIC SYLVANIA...
  • Page 116 Appendix C Harman Consumer Group, Inc. Manufacturer Codes Manufacturer Codes DENON 206 207 CABLEVISION/VOOM FUNAI DIRECTV KENWOOD 013 152 ECHOSTAR/DISH 122 167 168 EXPRESSVU MAGNAVOX 032 121 GENERAL ELECTRIC 106 150 151 MARANTZ GENERAL INSTRUMENT 148 MITSUBISHI HITACHI 139 140 OPTIMUS 013 049 PANASONIC...
  • Page 117 Appendix C ® Performance™ Series AV2 Audio/Video Processor TAPE Manufacturer Codes Manufacturer Codes AIWA 015 071 100 114 ADMIRAL 072 081 160 161 CARVER 006 008 024 027 036 ADVENT DENON 105 227 229 AKAI 146 197 248 FISHER A MARK...
  • Page 118 Appendix C Harman Consumer Group, Inc. Manufacturer Codes Manufacturer Codes EIKI LOEWE ELECTROHOME 024 076 143 196 LOGIK EMERSON 004 005 028 043 047 048 050 051 076 096 143 151 LUXMAN 153 154 155 197 007 015 052 081 160 164 166 EPSON MAGNAVOX 003 004 022 059 060 061 063 064 094 127 160 164 197...
  • Page 119 Appendix C ® Performance™ Series AV2 Audio/Video Processor Manufacturer Codes Manufacturer Codes RADIO SHACK 004 019 043 127 143 TERA 004 023 024 056 065 074 144 152 156 160 161 165 197 TOSHIBA 007 015 030 040 062 101 138 325...
  • Page 120 Appendix C Harman Consumer Group, Inc. Manufacturer Codes Manufacturer Codes 012 023 039 043 ORION DYNATECH 034 053 PANASONIC 066 070 074 083 133 140 145 157 163 167 ELECTROHOME PENTAX 013 020 031 063 EMERSON 006 017 025 027 029 031 034 035 036 037 046 101 116 PHILCO 031 034 067 129 131 138 153 162...
  • Page 121 Appendix C ® Performance™ Series AV2 Audio/Video Processor Manufacturer Codes Manufacturer Codes TECHNICS 031 070 TEKNIKA 019 031 034 101 AIWA THOMAS APPLE ARCHER TOSHIBA 008 013 042 047 059 079 081 082 112 131 AURORA MULTIMEDIA TOTEVISION 040 101...
  • Page 122 Appendix C Harman Consumer Group, Inc. Manufacturer Codes POLKAUDIO RUSSOUND SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 156 163 SIMA SOLO ELECTRONICS SOMFY 078 079 SONY 164 165 166 261 262 STARCOM TURBOSCAN VELODYNE XANTECH 168 169 170 171 172 188 189 AUX-Media PC Controls DELL 261 262 GATEWAY...

  • Page 123: Appendix

    Appendix Installation Worksheet .............. D-2 Three-Digit Preprogrammed Codes Worksheet ......D-6...

  • Page 124: Installation Worksheet

    Appendix D Harman Consumer Group, Inc. INSTALLATION WORKSHEET INPUT SETUP GAME CABLE Dock TUNER AUX1 AUX2 NAME VIDEO IN V-PROCESS VIDEO OUT HDMI LINK DIG AUDIO NONE ANLG AUDIO Dock NONE DIG/ANLG AUTO MODE FAMILY** MODE** DEFAULT SUR** A/D SAMPLE RATE A/V SYNC DELAY TRIGGER 2 ZONE2 OUT**...
  • Page 125 Appendix D ® Performance™ Series AV2 Audio/Video Processor INPUT SETUP GAME CABLE Dock TUNER AUX1 AUX2 ADVANCED VIDEO (CONTINUED) COMPNT ENHANCE BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST COLOR SPEAKER SETUP AUTO SUB/ SUB/ FRONT CENTER FRONT SIDE SIDE REAR REAR SETTING LFE LPF LFE HPF...
  • Page 126 Appendix D Harman Consumer Group, Inc. SURROUND CONFIGURATION NO YES LOGIC 7 DEFAULT** AUDIO CONTROLS SETTING DTS** DTS 96/24 AUTO EQ** DTS + NEO:6 ACTIVE EQ PRESET** DTS-ES MATRIX EQ ADJUST/HF SHELF** DTS-ES DISCRETE TONE CONTROLS LOGIC 7 BASS STEREO DOWN MIX TREBLE DOLBY 2.0** DOLBY PLII...
  • Page 127 Appendix D ® Performance™ Series AV2 Audio/Video Processor R/P CONNECTIONS ANALOG AUDIO DIGITAL AUDIO ANALOG VIDEO DIGITAL VIDEO HD INPUT DVD INPUT GAME INPUT SAT INPUT CABLE INPUT DVR INPUT CD INPUT Dock INPUT Dock NONE PC INPUT NONE TUNER INPUT...

  • Page 128: Three-Digit Preprogrammed Codes Worksheet

    Appendix D Harman Consumer Group, Inc. THREE-DIGIT PREPROGRAMMED CODES WORKSHEET COMPONENT MANUFACTURER CODE(S) USED AUDIO CABLE LIGHT TAPE PHONO VCR2 XM RADIO iPod XBOX...
  • Page 129 Product Registration, 1-2 COLOR parameter, 3-22 charging the iPod, 5-6 routine maintenance, 6-12 COMPONENT ENHANCE parameter, 3-22 connecting to the AV2, 5-4 specifications, A-2 CONTRAST parameter, 3-22 controlling the iPod, 5-6 What’s in the Box, 1-3 DCDi INTERPOL parameter, 3-21...
  • Page 130 Index Harman Consumer Group, Inc. DTS + DOLBY modes, 3-23 iPod functionality, 5-4 AUDIO CONTROLS menu, 4-2, B-2 DTS modes, 3-26 Zone 2 iPod, 5-7 DISPLAY SETUP menu, 3-2–3-3, B-4 listening modes descriptions, 3-27 IR (Infra Red) DOLBY CONFIG menu, 3-2 surround configuration menu, 3-30 front panel receiver, 2-3 INPUT SETUP menu, 3-2, B-6...
  • Page 131 Index ® Performance™ Series AV2 Audio/Video Processor overview, 2-8 recall pre-programming, C-4 playing PC media, 5-3 restoring factory default settings, C-13 TEST TONE parameter, 3-12 setting up to play, 5-2 setup, C-3 TIME OUT parameter, 3-4 USB connector, 2-6 system volume setup, C-10...
  • Page 132 Index Harman Consumer Group, Inc. Zone 2 input selection buttons, 2-3 INPUT SETUP menu, 3-2 iPod, 5-7 mute levels paramater, 3-33 OFF button, 2-4 rear panel connectors, 2-7 ZONE-2 OUT parameter, 3-18...
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