Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product AVR 125 Harman-Kardon
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AVR 125 AM/FM AVR 12 5 AU DIO/VIDEO RECEIVER OWN ER ’ S M ANUAL Power for the Digital Revolution . ® ®.
T ypographical Conventions In order to help you use this manual with the remote control, front-panel controls and rear -panel connections , certain conventions have been used.
INTRODUCTION 3 INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon ® ! With the purchase of a Harman Kardon A VR 125 you are about to begin many years of listening enjoyment. The A VR 125 has been custom-designed to provide all the excitement and detail of movie soundtracks and every nuance of musical selections .
4 SAFETY INFORMATION SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Information V erify Line Voltage Before Use Y our A VR 125 has been designed for use with 120- volt AC current. Connection to a line voltage other than that for which it is intended can create a safety and fire hazard and may damage the unit.
FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS 5 1 Main Power Switch: Press this button to apply power to the AVR 125. When the switch is pressed in, the unit is placed in a Standby mode , as indicated by the amber LED 3 surrounding the System Po wer Control 2 . This button MUST be pressed in to operate the unit.
6 FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS In Manual tuning mode , tap the button lightly and note that the tuner will step up one frequency increment per button press . When the button is held for a few sec- onds you will note that the unit will quickly advance through the frequency band.
FRONT-PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY 7 FRONT-PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY MEM PRESET SLEEP AUTO ANALOG COAX 123 OPT 123 DTS PCM TUNED ST D D PL II 3ST DSP VMAx NF LOGIC 7 CM KHz dB MHz NIGHT LR C SL SR LFE A .
8F RONT-PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY FRONT-PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY remaining before the AVR 125 goes into the Standby mode . (See page 21 for more information.) O Memory Indica tor: This indicator flashes when entering presets and other information into the tuner’s memory .
REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS 9 REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS › fi fl ° ‡ ¢ • ‚ ¡ ™ £ ∞ ¶ ⁄ ¤ ‹ b c d e f g j k h i · a ª § 31 33 32 SURR SURR , 1A , 0.
10 REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS ¤ Switched AC Accessory Outlet: This outlet may be used to power any device you wish to have turned on or off at the same time as the AVR 125.
REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 11 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS s a b c d e f g h i j k n p o q r t v w ` 32 30 29 28 36 34 33 31 z x y 35 POWER MUTE AVR DVD AM/FM CD T APE VID 2 VCR TV CBL/SA T 6 CH. VID 1 VID 3 OFF ON SLEEP T/V SURR.
12 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS IMPORT ANT NOTE: The A VR 125’s remote may be programmed to control up to seven devices , including the AVR 125. Before using the remote , remember to press the Input Selector Button e that corre- sponds to the unit you wish to operate .
REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 13 u T uning Up/Down: When the tuner is in use , these buttons will tune up or down through the selected fre- quency band. If the T uner Mode Button s@ has been pressed so tha.
14 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS System Installation After unpacking the unit, and placing it on a solid surface capable of supporting its weight, you will need to make the connections to your audio and video equipment.
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 15 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS should be connected to the Video 1 Out Jacks bk on the AVR 125. 2. Connect the analog audio and video outputs of a television set or any other video source to the Video 2 Jacks d .
16 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SYSTEM CONFIGURATION When all audio , video and system connections have been made , there are a few configuration adjustments that must be made . A few minutes spent to correctly configure and calibrate the unit will greatly add to your listening experience .
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 17 5. T urn the A VR 125 on either by pressing the System Power Control 2 on the front panel, or via the remote by pressing the A VR Selector f or any of the Input Selectors eg on the remote . The Po wer Indica tor 3 will turn green to confirm that the unit is on, and the Main Information Display Û will also light up .
18 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SYSTEM CONFIGURATION If the front left/right speakers are set to LARGE , three options are available: • If no subwoofer is connected to the AVR 125, press the ▲ / ▼ Buttons mq on the remote so that SW NONE appears in the Main Information Display F .
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 19 1. Put the AVR 125 in the Dolby Pro Logic II mode by pressing the Surround Mode Selector 7 on the front panel, or by pressing the Surround Mode Selector j on the remote , until DOLBY PRO LOGIC II – MOVIE scrolls across the Main Information Display F and the Pro Logic II Indicators D light.
20 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 8. Press the Delay Button on the remote or front panel. The words SR DELAY will appear in the Main Information Display F .
OPERATION 21 OPERATION Basic Operation Once you have completed the setup and configuration of the AVR 125, it is simple to operate and enjoy . The following instructions will help you maximize the enj.
22 OPERATION OPERATION MODE FEA TURES DELA Y TIME RANGE Dolby Digital Available only with digital input sources encoded with Dolby Digital data. It provides Center: 0ms – 5ms up to five separate main audio channels and a special dedicated Low-Frequency Effects Initial Setting: 0ms channel.
OPERATION 23 OPERATION Surround Mode Selection One of the most important features of the AVR 125 is its ability to reproduce a full multichannel surround sound field from digital sources , analog matrix sur- round-encoded programs and standard stereo pro- grams .
24 OPERATION OPERATION Digital Status Indicators When a digital source is playing , the A VR 125 senses the type of bitstream data that is present. Using this information, the correct surround mode will automati- cally be selected.
OPERATION 25 OPERATION PCM Audio Playback PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) is the noncompressed digital audio system used for compact discs and laser discs . The digital circuits in the AVR 125 are capable of high-quality digital-to-analog decoding , and they may be connected directly to the digital audio output of your CD or LD player .
26 OPERATION OPERATION Additionally , the output level for the subwoofer can only be adjusted using this procedure . To adjust the output levels using program material, first set the reference volume for the front-left and front- right channels using the V olume Control Ó .
PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE 27 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE Programming the Remote The AVR 125 is equipped with a powerful remote control that will control both the receiver’s functions and most popular brands.
28 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE Macro Programming Macros enable you to easily repeat frequently used combinations of commands with the press of a single button on the AVR 125 remote control.
PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE 29 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE V olume Punch-Through The AVR 125’ s remote may be programmed to oper- ate the V olume Control and Mute func- tions of either the TV or the A VR 125 in conjunction with any of the devices controlled by the remote .
30 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE 12 5 The diagram on this page shows the button numbers used in the Function List tables on pages 31–32. Do not confuse these numbers with those used throughout the rest of this manual to indicate the specific buttons used to operate the AVR 125’s functions .
FUNCTION LIST 31 FUNCTION LIST No. Button Name AVR Function DVD CD/CD-R T ape VCR (VID1) TV (VID1) CBL (VID3) SA T (VID3) 1 Po wer On P ower On Power On Power On Power On Power On P ower On Power On P.
32 FUNCTION LIST No. Button Name AVR Function DVD CD/CD-R T ape VCR (VID1) TV (VID1) CBL (VID3) SA T (VID3) 44 Clear Clear Clear Clear Clear Clear Clear Clear 45 Preset Up Preset T une Up Slow Forward 46 T une Down T une Down Prev Chapter T rack Increment 47 D.
SETUP CODES 33 Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number A MARK 103 132 ADMIRAL 192 AKAI 123 160 AMPRO 164 ANAM 045 103 106 109 112 122 AOC 103 123 128 BLAUPUNKT 084 BROKSONIC 205 206 CANDLE 123 128 CAPEHA.
34 SETUP CODES Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number LOGIK 069 LUXMAN 128 LXI 077 145 148 MAGNA VOX 123 128 132 145 148 MARANTZ 115 123 148 MA TSUI 148 MEMOREX 069 128 METZ 084 MGA 115 123 128 MINERV A.
SETUP CODES 35 Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number AIWA 040 AKAI 048 108 109 126 AMPRO 076 ASA 134 AUDIO DYNAMICS 018 048 BROKSONIC 110 147 CANDLE 134 135 CANON 135 140 CAPEHART 094 CITIZEN 134 CRAIG.
36 SETUP CODES Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number MARANTZ 018 MEMOREX 017 020 040 076 MGA 049 MITSUBISHI 049 131 MUL TITECH 040 NAD 139 NA TIONAL 140 NEC 018 048 NORDMENDE 048 OPTIMUS 159 ORION 147 .
SETUP CODES 37 SETUP CODE TABLE: CD Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number ADCOM 063 069 AIWA 072 111 118 156 170 AKAI 050 177 184 AUDIO TECHNICA 053 AUDIOACCESS 125 AUDIOFILE 211 BSR 044 CALIFORNIA AUD.
Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number APEX DIGIT AL 061 DENON 019 051 GE 003 004 GOLDST AR 005 HARMAN KARDON 001 JVC 006 LG 005 055 064 MAGNA VOX 056 MARANTZ 059 MITSUBISHI 023 NAD 062 ONKYO 009 048 P .
SETUP CODES 39 SETUP CODE TABLE: SAT Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number ALPHAST AR 472 ALPHAST AR DBS 450 ALPHAST AR DSR 442 BIRDVIEW 425 CHANNEL MASTER 320 321 322 325 361 CHAP ARRAL 315 316 380 45.
40 SETUP CODES SETUP CODE TABLE: TAPE/CBL Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number ABC 001 011 ALLEGRO 111 AMERICAST 212 ARCHER 112 BELCOR 113 CABLE ST AR 033 113 CITIZEN 111 COLOUR VOICE 085 090 DIGI 114 EAGLE 186 EASTERN 066 070 ELECTRICORD 039 EMERSON 112 FOCUS 116 G .
SETUP CODES 41 SETUP CODE TABLE: CBL Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number REMBRANT 032 SAMSUNG 072 186 SCIENTIFIC A TLANT A 183 203 SEAM 121 SIGNA TURE 001 188 SPRUCER 053 081 177 189 ST ARCOM 002 011.
42 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION Unit does not function when Main • No AC P ower • Make certain AC power cord is plugged into P ower Switch is pushed a live ou.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 43 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Audio Section Stereo Mode Continuous Average Power (FTC) 55 Watts per channel, @ < 0.07% THD , 20Hz – 20kHz, both channels driven into 8 ohms Five-Channel Surround Modes P ower P er Individual Channel F ront L&R channels: 45 Watts per channel @ < 0.
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Power for the Digital Revolution . ® ® Thank you for purchasing a Harman Kardon A VR 125. This Quick-Start Guide will help you with a basic system installation. For detailed information on any step in this Guide , please refer to the pages referenced in the Owner’s Manual.
AVR 125 QUICK-START GUIDE F igure 2 – Speaker Connections Step 2. Connect the speakers to the receiver: red (+) on speaker to colored (+) on receiver and black (–) to black (–). (See page 14.) Step 3. Connect the Subwoofer Pre-Out jack to the Line-In jack on your subwoofer (see page 14).
SPEAKER AND VIDEO CONNECTIONS SURR SURR , 1A , 0.5A CD PLA YER AM Antenna FM Antenna AUDIO RECORDER L R Optical Coax L R Optical Coax REC/IN PLA Y/OUT Step 4.
SURR , 1A , 0.5A DVD PLA YER VCR (Video 1) TV or Video Monitor (Video 2) In/Rec Out/Play OUT IN L R VIDEO L R Video S-Video Optical Coax L R Video S-Video SURR VIDEO CONNECTIONS Device Connection Options : Recommended connections are shown in red, but connections may be made to best fit your system requirements .
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