Harman Kardon AVR 235 Owner's Manual
Harman kardon avr 235 audio/video receiver owner's manual
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- Page 1 AVR 235 Audio/VideoReceiver OWNER’S MANUAL Power for the Digital Revolution ®...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction Auto Search Method Resetting the Remote Memory Safety Information Code Readout Function List Unpacking Macro Programming Troubleshooting Guide Front Panel Controls Programmed Device Functions Processor Reset Rear Panel Connections Volume Punch-Through Technical Specifications Main Remote Control Functions Channel Control Punch-Through Installation and Connections Transport Control Punch-Through... -
Page 3: Introduction
AVR is easy to configure so that it Dolby Pro Logic* II and IIx Decoding, AVR 235 you are about to begin many years of provides the best results with your speakers and and the full suite of DTS ®... -
Page 4: Safety Information
Safety Information Important Safety Information Installation Location Unpacking I To assure proper operation and to avoid the Verify Line Voltage Before Use The carton and shipping materials used to potential for safety hazards, place the unit on Your AVR has been designed for use with 220- protect your new receiver during shipment were a firm and level surface. -
Page 5: Front Panel Controls
Front Panel Controls ¯ ˜ Û ˆ & ı Ú Ù Ó Ô Ò Main Power Switch Tuner Band Selector Ô Video 4 input jacks System Power Control Set Button Bass Control Power Indicator Preset Stations Selector Ò Balance Control Headphone Jack Speaker/Channel Input Indicator... - Page 6 Front Panel Controls 7 Selector Buttons: When you are establishing $ Speaker/Channel Input Indicators: These Bass Control: Turn this control to modify the the AVR’s configuration settings, use these buttons indicators are multipurpose, indicating either the low frequency output of the left/right channels by to select from the choices available, as shown in speaker type selected for each channel or the as much as ±10dB.
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Page 7: Rear Panel Connections
Rear Panel Connections AM Antenna DVD Video Inputs Surround Back Speaker Outputs FM Antenna Front Speaker Outputs Video 1 Video Outputs Tape Inputs Center Speaker Outputs Video 1 Video Inputs Tape Outputs Surround Speaker Outputs Video 2 Video Outputs Subwoofer Output Switched AC Accessory Outlet Video 3 Video Inputs DVD Audio Inputs... - Page 8 Connect this jack to 12 for more information on speaker polarity.) to the PLAY/OUT audio jacks on any audio or the “IR IN” jack on Harman Kardon or other F Surround Speaker Outputs: Connect video source. compatible equipment.
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Page 9: Main Remote Control Functions
Main Remote Control Functions Power Off Button IR Transmitter Window Program/SPL Indicator Power On Button Input Selectors AVR Selector AM/FM Tuner Select 6-Channel/8-Channel Direct Input Test Button Sleep Button Surround Mode Selector Night Mode Channel Select Button Buttons ⁄ ¤ Button ‹... - Page 10 AVR and see page 28 for more information). setup procedures for the AVR. most Harman Kardon CD or DVD players and cas- 8 Test Tone: Press this button to begin the F Set Button: This button is used to enter sette decks.
- Page 11 Main Remote Control Functions M Dolby Mode Selector: This button is used T DTS Neo:6 Mode Selector: Pressing this c Mute: Press this button to momentarily to select one of the available Dolby Surround selector button cycles the AVR through the silence the AVR or TV set being controlled, processing modes.
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Page 12: Installation And Connections
After unpacking the unit, and placing it on a solid 7. Connect the front, center and surround It is appropriate to configure the AVR 235 for speaker outputs DEFO to the respective surface capable of supporting its weight, you will either 5.1- or 7.1-channel operation, but not for... -
Page 13: Video Connections
Ô is selected as the Video 4 input, and VCR (connect with the AVR´s Out jacks) and ed to the AVR 235 only with their S-Video In/ connected to the digital jacks *Ó it is for the playback signal from the VCR (connect Outputs, not with their composite video selected as "Optical 3"... -
Page 14: System And Power Connections
Once the power cord is connected, you are video sources, the signal for automatic input signals (like component signals Y/Pb/Pr), most almost ready to enjoy the AVR 235’s incredible selection that switches the TV automatically to TVs need separate sync signals for RGB (also... -
Page 15: Speaker Selection
Direct-View TV Sets or Rear-Screen Projectors Speaker Placement speakers. It is appropriate to configure the AVR 235 for The placement of speakers in a multichannel either 5.1- or 7.1-channel operation, but not for home-theater system can have a noticeable TV or Projection Screen 6.1 channels. -
Page 16: System Configuration
OSD O N 5. Turn the AVR on either by pressing the System The factory default settings for the AVR 235 have Main Information Display ˜ to remind you Power Control 2 or the Input Source all inputs configured for an analog audio input that a video display must be used. -
Page 17: Input Setup
Center and/or the Sub with an input, i.e. to associate an analog or digital AVR 235. Press the Set Button F to enter the any music source selected and to use them with input with each input source in use, e.g. CD or new input assignment. - Page 18 System Configuration opposed to a movie from a DVD player, VCR or Important Note: When a speaker set with a When is selected, a full-range output LARGE cable/satellite set top. subwoofer and two front satellites connected to will be sent to the surround channel outputs (with the Sub´s speaker outputs is used, the Sub´s all analog and digital surround modes), and If you wish to customize the speaker size individ-...
- Page 19 System Configuration The choices available for the subwoofer position one of the settings, please proceed by pressing the Note that the crossover point for the surround Button D so that the cursor moves back up will depend on the settings for the other speak- speakers and the surround back speakers will be ⁄...
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Page 20: Surround Setup
In addition, the modes DTS ES (Discrete) speakers in your system configuratioin. and DTS+NEO:6 (DTS ES Matrix) available in the AVR 235 will not appear unless a digital source is When Dolby Pro Logic II Music or Dolby Pro Logic playing the correct bitstream. -
Page 21: Configuring The Surround Off
48kHz. However, the that are designed for use with two-channel AVR 235 allows you to upsample the incoming AVR will pass the analog source material directly stereo programs to create a variety of sound field 48kHz signals to 96kHz for added resolution. -
Page 22: Delay Settings
System Configuration The factory default setting is to have the sub- In addition to adjusting the delay time for each installed and Dolby Digital chosen as the sur- woofer turned off for this mode, but you may individual speaker position, the AVR is among round mode. -
Page 23: Output Level Adjustment
• The channel position being adjusted will flash Using EzSet in the Speaker/Channel Input Indicators Harman Kardon’s exclusive EzSet remote makes $. If the test noise is heard from a channel it possible to quickly and accurately set the AVR’s... -
Page 24: Manual Output Level Adjustment
System Configuration Manual Output Level Adjustment all channels is made, but BEFORE you return to When all channels have an equal volume level, Output levels may also be adjusted manually, the main menu and the test tone turns off. the adjustment is complete. Now turn the Volume d down to about –40dB, otherwise either to set them to a specific level with an SPL NOTE: Remember to verify that the speakers have... - Page 25 System Configuration Once the settings outlined on the previous pages Note that any settings changed at any time, also have been made, the AVR is ready for operation. when the discrete buttons are used only, will be While there are some additional settings to be stored in memory in the AVR, also if it´s turned made, these are best done after you have had an off completely, unless it will be reset (see page...
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Page 26: Operation
8-Channel Direct Inputs 9 so that the sound field is enhanced by adding back surround channels. Logic 7 Cinema Exclusive to Harman Kardon for AV receivers, Logic 7 is an advanced mode that extracts the Delay time not adjustable Logic 7 Music... - Page 27 Operation Surround Mode Chart MODE FEATURES DELAY TIME RANGE DTS Neo:6 Cinema These two modes are available when any analog source is playing to create a six-channel Delay time not adjustable 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.
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Page 28: Basic Operation
Operation Basic Operation When the programmed sleep time has elapsed, • When a Video source is selected, its audio the unit will automatically turn off (to Standby signal will be fed to the speakers and the video Once you have completed the setup and configu- mode). -
Page 29: Controls And Use Of Headphones
• Adjust the volume to a comfortable level using that the Dolby Pro Logic II or IIx Music, DTS NEO:6 AVR 235 is its ability to reproduce a full multi- the front panel Volume Control ı or remote Music or Logic 7 Music or Enhanced modes often Volume Up/Down d buttons. -
Page 30: Digital Audio Playback
Operation To listen to a program in traditional two-channel In order to listen to DVDs encoded with DTS To select a digital source such as DVD, first select stereo, using the front left and front right sound tracks, the DVD player must be compatible its input using the remote or front panel Input Selector 4% as outlined in this manual in speakers only (plus the subwoofer, if installed and... -
Page 31: Surround Mode Types
Operation Surround Mode Types the unit’s digital signal processor has no signal to Speaker/Channel Indicators lock onto, and is thus “unlocked.” You may see In addition to the Bitstream Indicators, the For Dolby Digital and DTS sources, a three digit this message when a DVD is first started until the AVR features a set of unique channel-input indication will appear, showing the number of... -
Page 32: Night Mode
Operation Important Note: When a digital surround • Although the AVR will decode virtually all DVD from a CD player may be recorded on a CD-R or source (Dolby Digital, DTS) is played, the letters movies, CDs and HDTV sources, it is possible that MiniDisc, but Dolby Digital or DTS signals may not. -
Page 33: Memory Backup
Repeat the procedure as needed until all chan- level for each channel and surround mode as you The AVR 235 is equipped with a number of ad- nels requiring adjustment have been set. When prefer, e.g. you may lower the center channel... -
Page 34: Display Brightness
Advanced Features Button D, until the on-screen © cursor is Display Brightness At the menu make ADVANCED SELECT ⁄ certain that the on-screen © cursor is next to next to the line. Press the Set ADVANCED The AVR’s front panel Main Information Button F to enter the line by pressing VOLUME DEFAULT... -
Page 35: Default Surround Mode
Direct button J, and then pressing ‹ › The AVR 235’s tuner is capable of tuning AM, FM the Numeric Keys H that correspond to the displayed in seconds. Note that unlike most of and FM Stereo broadcast stations and receiving the other options in this menu, this is a perma- station’s frequency. -
Page 36: Rds Operation
Some RDS stations may not include some of • COUNTRY: Country Music these additional features. If the data required The AVR 235 is equipped with RDS (Radio Data • NATIONAL: National Music for the selected mode is not being transmitted, System), which brings a wide range of informa- the Main Information Display ˜... -
Page 37: Programming The Remote
Programming the Remote The AVR 235 is equipped with a powerful remote a. Enter the first three-digit code number using to be programmed turns off,immediately release the Numeric buttons H and press the Input control that will control not only the receiver’s buttonD. - Page 38 Programming the Remote • Press the Mute c button to store the TV DVD ____________ CD ________________ the Function List and then look in the column for Power On Command. the device you are controlling. For example, but- VID1/VCR ________ VID2/TV __________ •...
- Page 39 Programming the Remote 4. Press the same Input Selector 4 pressed in system’s volume control you wish to have attached by the remote. For example, while using and con- for the punch-through mode. The Program/SPL trolling the TV, you may wish to start or stop your Step 1 once again to store the selection.
- Page 40 Function List Button Name AVR Function CD/CDR Power On Power On Power On Power On Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off Mute Mute AVR Select DVD Input Select DVD Select CD Input Select CD Select Tape Tape Input Select VID 1 Video 1 Select VID 2...
- Page 41 Function List Button Name Tape VCR (VID 1) TV (VID 2) CBL (VID 3) SAT(VID 3) Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off Mute Mute Tape...
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Page 42: Processor Reset
Power switch 2 is red due to possible short and speaker ends • Amplifier is in protection mode • Contact your local Harman Kardon service depot due to internal problems No sound from surround or • Incorrect surround mode •... - Page 43 Height measurement includes feet and chassis. All features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Harman Kardon is a registered trademark, and Power for the digital revolution is a trademark, of Harman International Industries, Inc. is a trademark of Harman International Industries, Inc.
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