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  • Page 1 AVR 247 AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER OWNER’S MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Safety Information

    SAFETY INFORMATION home, consult your product dealer or local power company. 18. Overloading. Do not overload wall outlets, extension For products intended to operate from battery power, or cords, or integral convenience receptacles, as this can result other sources, refer to the operating instructions. in a risk of fire or electric shock.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    Please respect the environ- • Due to the weight of the AVR 247 and the heat generated by the amplifiers, ment and discard those materials at a local recycling center.
  • Page 4 STAPLE INVOICE HERE...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Step Nine – Remote IR Inputs and Output Step Ten – Install a Multiroom System 61, 64 Trademark Acknowledgements APPENDIX Step Eleven – Turn On the AVR 247 INITIAL SETUP Using the On-Screen Menu System Configure the AVR 247 Using EzSet/EQ What EzSet/EQ Does...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Please register your AVR 247 on our Web site at www.harmankardon.com. Note: You’ll need the product’s serial number. At the same time, you can choose to be notified about our new products and/or special promotions. WWW.HARMANKARDON.COM Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon ®...

  • Page 7: Audio Inputs

    • DCDi ® by Faroudja video processing The following accessory items are supplied with the AVR 247. If any Transcodes composite and S-video to component video of these items are missing, please contact Harman Kardon customer Transcodes 480i video to HDMI format, with upscaling up to 720p service at www.harmankardon.com.

  • Page 8: Front-Panel Controls

    FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS Main Power Switch: Surround Mode: This mechanical switch turns the power supply Press this button to select a surround sound (e.g., on or off. It is usually left pressed in (On position), and cannot be turned multichannel) mode group. Choose from the Dolby modes, DTS modes, on using the remote control.

  • Page 10: Rear-Panel Connections

    1080i or higher signals are not available at the HDMI Output. Surround Back/Multiroom Preamp Outputs: These outputs The AVR 247 is Simplay HD-verified for compatibility via the HDMI may be used with an external amplifier either to power the surround connection with other Simplay HD-verified products.
  • Page 11 HDMI-capable video display. RS-232 Serial Port: This specialized connector may be used with your personal computer in case Harman Kardon offers a software upgrade for the receiver at some time in the future. RS-232 Mode: Leave this switch popped out in the Operate position unless the AVR 247 is being upgraded.

  • Page 13: Remote Control Functions

    REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS The AVR 247 remote is capable of controlling 11 devices, including the Press the Play Button (in the Transport Controls section) if the disc AVR itself and an iPod docked in the optional The Bridge accessory. is not already playing.
  • Page 14 IR Transmitter Lens Power On Mute Program Indicator Power Off AVR Selector Input Selectors AM/FM 6-/8-Channel Input Selector XM Radio Test Tone TV/Video Sleep Volume Controls DSP Surround Multiroom On-Screen Display Speaker Setup Channel Level Navigation Digital Input Delay Numeric Keys Tuning Mode Memory Clear...
  • Page 15 MULTI INPUT, which is used to select the source input for acceptable signal strength. the remote zone. See Multiroom Operation in the Advanced Functions section for more information on using the AVR 247’s multiroom system. Direct: Press this button before using the Numeric Keys to directly Channel Level: enter a radio station frequency (AM or FM bands only).

  • Page 16: Introduction To Home Theater

    The result is a rich variety of surround mode options. Some modes are The AVR 247 may have up to seven speakers connected directly to it selected automatically, depending on the signal being received from (plus a subwoofer).

  • Page 17: Connections

    Connecting Source Devices to the AVR terminals, performance can suffer, especially for the low frequencies. The AVR 247 is designed to process audio and video input signals, Always connect the positive terminal on the loudspeaker, which is usually playing back the audio and displaying the video on a television or colored red, to the positive terminal on the receiver, which is colored as monitor connected to the AVR.

  • Page 18: Audio Connections

    Thanks to its powerful processor, the AVR 247 is capable of should not connect coaxial digital audio outputs to analog inputs or...

  • Page 19: Analog Audio

    Analog Audio to the AVR. The Bridge outputs analog audio to the AVR 247, and it is Analog connections require two cables, one for the left channel (white) available to the multiroom system.

  • Page 20: Antennas

    RS-232 Serial Port coded green, the “Pb” cable is colored blue and the “Pr” cable is The RS-232 serial port on the AVR 247 is used only for data. If colored red. See Figure 12. Harman Kardon releases a software upgrade for the receiver’s operating...

  • Page 21: Speaker Placement

    30° speakers in your system. If you’re using only two speakers with the AVR 247, place them in the front left and right positions, and skip to the Installation section. However, Harman Kardon recommends using the AVR 247 in a 5.1- or 7.1-channel configuration for optimal 30°...
  • Page 22 SPEAKER PLACEMENT Left Speaker Output. You will then need to follow the directions in the Advanced Features section for manual setup of the sur- round back speaker. Subwoofer Placement The subwoofer’s location is less critical, since low-frequency sounds are omnidirectional. Placing the subwoofer close to a wall or in a corner will reinforce the low frequencies, and may create a “boomy”...

  • Page 23: Installation

    XM antenna module designed for connection to an XM Ready device, plug any of the power cords back in until you have finished such as the AVR 247, you may connect it now. To enjoy XM Radio, making all of your connections.
  • Page 24 S- or composite video input for that source. However, you may make whatever video connections are best for your system. Table 2 – Recommended Source Component Connections Source Device Type AVR 247 Source Input Audio Connections Video Connections VCR, DVR, PVR, Video 1 •...

  • Page 25: Video 4 Source

    S-video or composite video output to the matching Video 2 video input. See Figure 21. NOTE: The AVR 247 is equipped with a total of six digital audio inputs, not including the HDMI inputs: four on the rear panel (Coaxial 1 and 2, Optical 1 and 2) and two on the front panel (Coaxial 3 and Optical 3).
  • Page 26 Blu-ray Disc player or HDTV tuner. The HDMI sources are not used Figure 23 – Video 4 A/V and Digital Audio Inputs with any of the 2-channel analog audio or video inputs on the AVR 247. NOTE: The Video 4 Input Selector on the remote may only be programmed to operate a television or video display.

  • Page 27: Step Five - Connect The Video Display

    50 watts. The device should have its mechanical or master For Xbox 360 and satellite television customers, change the power switch turned on, and it will power on any time the AVR 247 is settings on your source device to ensure that it outputs only turned on.

  • Page 28: Step Seven - Insert Batteries In Remote

    When using the remote, remember to point the lens toward the front 3. This step places the remote in program mode, and varies slightly, panel of the AVR 247. Make sure no objects, such as furniture, are depending on which Input Selector is being programmed. Refer to blocking the remote’s path to the receiver.

  • Page 29: Step Nine - Remote Ir Inputs And Output

    You may wish to repeat this process until you’ve programmed a satisfactory code set that operates most of the When the AVR 247 is placed in such a way that aiming the remote at the functions you frequently use.

  • Page 30: Step Eleven - Turn On The Avr 247

    5.1 channels, which affects your ability to enjoy the many DVDs and other programs recorded in 6.1 and 7.1 channels. 2. There are several ways in which the AVR 247 may be turned on from Standby mode.

  • Page 31: Initial Setup

    INITIAL SETUP Before you begin enjoying your new receiver, a few adjustments should be made to configure the AVR 247 to match your actual system. Make sure that you have connected a video display to one of the video monitor outputs on the receiver. When you turn on your display and the AVR, you should see a blue screen.

  • Page 32: Configure The Avr 247 Using Ezset/Eq

    Step Four – After you select “Continue” , the screen shown in Figure 49 any loud noises while running EzSet/EQ. will appear. Although the AVR 247 may be used with up to eight speakers, IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE: During the EzSet/EQ procedure,...

  • Page 33: What Ezset/Eq Does

    A screen similar to the one shown in Figure 51 will appear, with the speaker position changing as EzSet/EQ measures the levels for each NOTE: The AVR 247 is also capable of setting a different type speaker. You may occasionally hear EzSet/EQ send a tone back to the of delay, called A/V Sync Delay, which is used to compensate front left speaker.

  • Page 34: Configure Sources

    INITIAL SETUP When EzSet/EQ has finished running all of these tests, a screen similar to the one in Figure 55 will appear. You may press the Set Button, and the Speaker Setup screen shown in Figure 47 will appear. Select “Manual Configuration”...
  • Page 35 AVR’s HDMI Output to the display. The move the cursor one character to the right as described above, or AVR 247 transcodes analog source video signals up to 720p from highlight the SPACE indicator on screen and press the Set Button.
  • Page 36 AUTO POLL: The Auto Poll feature is used when both an analog audio and digital audio connection have been made for one source device. If for some reason no digital signal is available, the AVR 247 will switch to the analog inputs for the source. This situation can occur with some cable or satellite television broadcasts, where some channels are broad- cast with digital audio and others with analog audio.

  • Page 37: Operation

    The display will dim again several seconds after your last command. There are several ways in which the AVR 247 may be turned on: If you press the Sleep Button after the timer has been set, the remaining a) Press the Standby/On Switch on the front panel.

  • Page 38: Tone Controls

    – decreasing one and increasing the other The AVR 247 will switch to the audio and video inputs assigned to the by the same amount – using the Channel Adjust submenu, source.

  • Page 39: Audio Input Selection

    The VIDEO IN line of the Input Setup menu indicates which of the video If a signal is present at the component video input assigned to that inputs on the AVR 247 is assigned to each source. As shown in Table 5, source, it will be selected.

  • Page 40: Using The Tuner

    Example 1: You would like to connect a DVD-Audio player to the remote. See Figure 68. AVR 247. You plan on playing a variety of discs using this player, including conventional DVDs and even CDs as well as multichannel discs. When playing DVDs and CDs, it is preferable to use a digital audio connection to obtain the best sound quality and the benefit of any digital surround formats contained on the DVD.

  • Page 41: Xm Radio Operation

    AVR 247 will scan in the chosen direction until Plug the module into the XM Antenna Jack on the rear of the AVR 247. a station with acceptable signal strength is detected. Press the Tuning Place the antenna module so that it has a clear view through a south- Button again to stop scanning.

  • Page 42: Recording

    (not included). When The Bridge is connected to its proprietary Figure 75 – The Bridge: Playing Images and Videos input on the AVR 247 and the iPod is docked, you may enjoy the audio, video and still-image materials on your iPod through your high-quality...
  • Page 43 Display. The lower line will display the elapsed time of the track on the left, the play mode icon, and the time remaining on the right. In addition, if a video display is connected to the AVR 247, a screen will Figure 76 – The Bridge: Settings Menu Screen appear briefly to display information about the iPod’s status and the track.

  • Page 44: Selecting A Surround Mode

    Feel free to experiment with the many As explained in the Advanced Functions section, there are also some available surround modes on the AVR 247, and you may find a few that additional settings that may be made.

  • Page 45: Advanced Functions

    Dolby TrueHD and Dolby Digital Plus, may be available in 7.1-channel 1. Analog Bypass Mode: In this mode, the 2-channel signal is passed configurations in the future. The AVR 247 will not be able to play native directly to the volume control, without being digitized or undergoing 7.1-channel programs unless the source device outputs a 5.1- or...

  • Page 46: Surround Modes

    Table 8 offers Press the Set Button to access the Surround Setup menu, as shown in a brief description of each mode the AVR 247 is capable of using, and Figure 81. With the Surround Mode highlighted, press the Set Button to...

  • Page 47: Dolby Surround Settings

    See Figure 83. Default Modes During initial use or after a processor reset, the AVR 247 will default to the Logic 7 7CH Music mode for all analog and PCM audio inputs. Subsequently, when a source input is selected and an analog or PCM signal is received, the AVR will switch to the last surround mode used for that source input/incoming signal combination.
  • Page 48 Dolby Pro Logic IIx modes may be selected not only with Dolby Digital bit- streams, but thanks to the AVR 247’s post-processor, they may also be used with some DTS bitstreams to add a surround back channel to 5.1 modes.
  • Page 49 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Surround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or Signal Dolby Pro Logic IIx This mode is similar to Dolby Pro Logic II Music, including the availability • Dolby Digital 2/0/.0 or .1, 2/2/.0 or .1, Music of center width, dimension and panorama adjustments. Dolby Pro Logic IIx 3/2/.0 or .1, EX Music adds a surround back channel.
  • Page 50 • Tuner 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz) • PCM ( Logic 7 The AVR 247 is programmed at the factory to default to this mode for • Analog (2-channel) Music 2-channel signals. Logic 7 Music mode is well suited to conventional •...

  • Page 51: Manual Setup

    If you send the highest notes to the special- purpose subwoofer, you may not hear them at all. The AVR 247 is flexibly designed to be used with almost any loud- With proper bass management, the AVR 247 divides the source signal speakers available.

  • Page 52: Speaker Size Menu

    SMALL, LARGE or NONE setting for the surround back speakers. Move the cursor to the Size line and press the Set Button to display The AVR 247 is one of the few receivers in its class to include multiroom the Speaker Size submenu. See Figure 84.

  • Page 53: Speaker Crossover Menu

    You may select from seven possible settings: 40Hz, 60Hz, 80Hz, NOTE: If you are using a Harman Kardon HKTS speaker 100Hz, 120Hz, 150Hz or 200Hz. Depending upon the frequency system, select the SMALL setting for the LEFT/RIGHT, CENTER, response of your speakers, which you recorded in Step One –...

  • Page 54: Step Four - Setting Channel Output Levels Manually

    Buttons to move to each speaker in turn – ⁄ ¤ AVR 247’s Channel Adjust menu allows you to do so, either using the Center, Front Right, Surround Right, Surround Back Right, Surround system’s test tone or while playing source material. In addition, this is Back Left, Surround Left and Subwoofer.

  • Page 55: Video Adjustments

    Buttons to adjust the level as desired. on the front of the receiver and in the semi-OSD display, as well as the If you would like to set your levels using the AVR 247’s internal test current level setting (varies between –10dB and +10dB). Press the tone, adjust the TEST TONE SEQ and TEST TONE lines as follows.

  • Page 56: Multiroom Operation

    If you are using the Component Video If you wish to use the AVR 247 with more than one remote room, you Monitor Outputs, you will not be able to view 1080p materials, but 1080i will need to purchase a multichannel external amplifier that enables you sources will be passed through.

  • Page 57: Operating The Multiroom System

    AVR 247’s Remote IR Output. You may use the main AVR 247 remote control in the remote zone, or you may purchase a second-zone remote by contacting Harman Kardon Figure 90 –...

  • Page 58: Dim Function

    Advanced Remote Control Functions the System Setup menu. At the Default Volume Set line, select the The AVR 247 remote control not only operates the AVR 247, but it also desired volume setting, and activate the feature by setting Volume serves as a universal remote that may be programmed to operate many Default to ON.

  • Page 59: Macros

    VID3 until the Program Indicator Program LED flashes in amber, then press There may be instances when you wish to fully reset the AVR 247 to its the Play button, followed by either the AVR or VID2 Button.

  • Page 60: Troubleshooting Guide

    • Always press remote control buttons as gently as possible. Additional information on troubleshooting possible problems with your AVR 247, or installation-related issues, may be found in the list of “Frequently Asked Questions” , which is located in the Product Support section of our Web site at www.harmankardon.com.

  • Page 61: Technical Specifications

    All features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Distortion (TIM) Unmeasurable Slew Rate 40V/µsec Harman Kardon and Logic 7 are trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated, registered in the United States and/or other countries. EzSet/EQ, and Designed to Entertain are trademarks Bridge of Harman International Industries, Incorporated.

  • Page 62: Appendix

    APPENDIX Appendix – Default settings, worksheets, remote product codes Table A1 – Source Input Setting Defaults Source HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Video 1 Video 2 Video 3 Video 4 The Bridge/ CD Tape Tuner 6-/8- Channel Title INT. TUNER Video Input Comp V 1 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Comp V 2 Comp V 3 Composite Composite The Bridge/ Comp V1 Comp V1 Comp V1 Comp V1 Comp V1 Audio Input Coax 1...
  • Page 63 APPENDIX Table A4 – Source Input Settings Source HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Video 1 Video 2 Video 3 Video 4 The Bridge/DMP Tape Tuner 6-/8-Channel XM Title Video Input Audio Input The Bridge/DMP Tuner 6-Channel Tuner Auto Poll Surround Mode Tone Mode Bass Treble...
  • Page 64 APPENDIX Table A6 – Remote Control Codes Source Input Product Type (circle one or fill in) Remote Control Code Video 1 VCR, PVR Video 2 Cable, Satellite Video 3 Video 4 CD, CDR Tape Cassette HDMI 1 VCR, PVR, DVD, Cable, Satellite HDMI 2 VCR, PVR, DVD, Cable, Satellite Table A7 –...
  • Page 65 APPENDIX 52 53 Refer to the numbered buttons in Figure 92 when using the Function List. Figure 92 – Remote Control Function List Reference...
  • Page 66 APPENDIX Table A8 – Remote Control Function List No. Button Name AVR Function CD/CD-R Tape VCR (VID1) TiVo (VID1) CBL (VID2) SAT (VID2) TV (VID3/VID4) (DMP) XM HDMI 1/2 Bridge 1 Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On/Off Power On Power On...
  • Page 67 APPENDIX Table A8 – continued No. Button Name AVR Function CD/CD-R Tape VCR (VID1) TiVo (VID1) CBL (VID2) SAT (VID2) TV (VID3/VID4) (DMP) XM HDMI 1/2 Bridge 43 Memory Memory Audi o or Pl a yl i s t Ti m e Memory 44 Tuning Up Tuning Up...
  • Page 68 PROSCAN ELECTROHOME PROTON EMERSON QUASAR RADIO SHACK FUNAI 161 163 FUTURETECH REALISTIC RUNCO GOLDSTAR/LG SAMPO GRUNDIG SAMSUNG HALL MARK SANYO HARMAN KARDON SCOTT HITACHI SEARS INFINITY SHARP INKEL SIEMENS SIGNATURE JC PENNEY SONY JENSEN SOUNDESIGN SPECTRICON KAWASHO SYLVANIA KENWOOD SYMPHONIC...
  • Page 69 APPENDIX Table A9 – continued TV Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number TV Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number LOGIK TERA LUXMAN THOMSON MAGNAVOX TOSHIBA MARANTZ TOTEVISION MATSUI VIDEO CONCEPTS MEMOREX VIDTECH METZ WARDS YAMAHA MINERVA YORK MITSUBISHI YUPITERU ZENITH NATIONAL ZONDA NIKEI ONKING ONWA OPTONICA ORION...
  • Page 70 002 003 004 007 008 012 FUNAI 076 095 124 TOSHIBA 112 155 GO VIDEO TOTEVISION GOLDSTAR/LG 018 107 UNITECH HARMAN KARDON 002 003 018 VECTOR RESEARCH HITACHI 040 048 VIDEO CONCEPTS 018 040 JC PENNEY 018 045 VIDEOSONIC JENSEN...
  • Page 71 120 130 GENEXXA WARDS GOLDSTAR/LG 016 087 YAMAHA 019 031 053 135 169 HAITAI 099 214 YORK HARMAN KARDON 001 002 025 HITACHI INKEL JC PENNEY 098 147 JENSEN 176 195 196 KENWOOD 030 062 078 148 151 176 178 181...
  • Page 72 ALPHASTAR DBS DENON 019 051 ALPHASTAR DSR 003 004 BIRDVIEW GOLDSTAR/LG 005 055 064 CHANNEL MASTER 320 321 325 HARMAN KARDON 001 002 068 CHAPARRAL 315 316 451 CITOH MAGNAVOX DRAKE 313 317 318 MARANTZ DX ANTENNA 331 352 379...
  • Page 73 APPENDIX CBL Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number Table A14 – Remote Control Product Codes – TAPE SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 183 203 221 Tape Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number SEAM HARMAN KARDON SIGNATURE 001 188 SPRUCER 053 081 177 STARCOM 002 011 163 STARGATE Table A15 –...
  • Page 74 NOTES...
  • Page 75 NOTES...
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