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AV R 1 5 4 AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER O W N ER’S M ANUAL AVR154-OM.qxd 3/11/08 11:33 AM Page 1.
Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions . 2. Keep these instructions . 3. Heed all warnings . 4. Follow all instructions . 5. Do not use this apparatus near water . 6. The A / V receiver’s cabinet may be cleaned by gently wiping with a soft cotton or microfiber cloth.
3 Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Y our A VR 154 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.
4 ST APLE INVOICE HERE.
5 2 SAFETY INFORMA TION 6 INTRODUCTION 8 FRONT -P ANEL CONTROLS 10 REAR-P ANEL CONNECTIONS 12 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 15 INTRODUCTION TO HOME THEA TER 16 CONNECTIONS 16 Speaker Connections 16 Subwoof.
6 Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon! In the years since Harman Kardon invented the high-fidelity receiver , we have taken to heart the philosophy of bringing the joy of home entertainment to as many people as possible , adding performance and ease-of-use features that enhance the home entertainment experience .
7 INTRODUCTION Audio Inputs • AM/FM tuner • CD • T ape • 6-Channel direct • Auxiliary mini-jack Audio/Video Inputs (With S-Video) • Video 1 • Video 2 • Video 3 • DVD • T wo 100MHz assignable component video inputs • HDMI ™ 1, 2 and 3 (switching only), version 1.
8 Main Power Switch: This mechanical switch turns the power supply on or off . It is usually left pressed in (On position), and cannot be tur ned on using the remote control. Standby/On Switch: This electrical switch turns the receiver on for playback, or leaves it in Standby mode for quick tur n-on using this switch or the remote control.
9 S urround Mode T uning Pre s et S tation s S urround S elect T uner Band T uning Mode S ource S elect Headphone Jack Digital Audio Input s (Optical 3 and C oaxial 3) Video 3 Video Input s Video 3 An.
10 REAR-P ANEL CONNECTIONS AM and FM Antenna T erminals: Connect the included AM and FM antennas to their respective terminals for radio reception. Front, Center and Surround Speaker Outputs: Use two- conductor speaker wire to connect each set of terminals to the correct speaker .
11 FM Antenna CD Inputs Ta p e Outputs Ta p e Inputs AM Antenna Video 2 A/V Inputs Video 1 A/V Outputs Video 1 A/V Inputs Video Monitor Outputs DVD A/V Inputs HDMI Monitor Output HDMI Inputs (1, 2 and.
12 12 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS The A VR 154 remote is capable of controlling up to 11 devices , including the A VR itself and a device connected to the Auxiliary Input. During the installation process , you may program the codes for each of your source components into the remote .
13 13 IR T ran s mitter Len s Program Indicator Power On AVR S elector AM/FM Te s t T one S leep D S P S urround On- S creen Di s play C hannel Level Digital Input T uning Mode Direct S tation Entr y .
14 14 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS T uning Mode: This button toggles between manual (one frequency step at a time) and automatic (seeks frequencies with acceptable signal strength) tuning mode . It also toggles between stereo and mono modes when an FM station is tuned.
15 15 INTRODUCTION TO HOME THEA TER The A VR 154 may be the first multichannel surround sound receiver you have owned. Although it has more connections and features than 2-channel receivers , many of the principles are similar and the new con- cepts are easy to understand.
16 16 CONNECTIONS There are different types of audio and video connections used to connect the receiver to the speakers and video display , and to connect the source devices to the receiver . T o make it easier to keep them all straight, the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) has established a color -coding standard.
17 17 CONNECTIONS Audio Connections There are two formats for audio connections: digital and analog . Digital audio signals are required for listening to sources encoded with digital surround modes , such as Dolby Digital and DTS . The A VR 154 uses two types of digital audio connections: coaxial and optical.
18 18 CONNECTIONS The A VR 154 will not convert analog video signals to the HDMI format, and the on-screen displays are not visible when using an HDMI source . Connect the composite or S-video monitor output (or both, depending on which video connections your sources use) to your video display to view the on-screen menus .
19 19 Before you begin to connect cables , it is important to place your speakers in their correct locations in the room. Optimally , the speakers should be placed in a circle with the listening position at its center . The distance from the listening position to the video display forms the radius of the circle .
Y ou are now ready to connect your various components to your receiver . Before beginning , turn off all components , including the A VR 154, and unplug their power cords . Don’t plug any of the power cords back in until you have finished making all of your connections.
21 INST ALLA TION Video Connections: (choose only one , and make sure that type is available on your TV) • HDMI • S-video • Component video • Composite video NOTES: • Digital audio , HDMI and component video connections are not dedicated to any source input.
22 INST ALLA TION Figure 21 – Connecting a Component-Video-Equipped Disc Player If the player is capable of playing multichannel discs , including DVD-Audio , SACD , HD-DVD and Blu-ray Disc , make t.
23 INST ALLA TION • Connect the recorder’s optical digital audio output to the Optical 2 Input on the A VR (if available). • Then go to “Composite/S-Video” below to make recordings , as the A VR 154 cannot make recordings from copy-protected component video sources or digital audio (except 2-channel) sources .
24 INST ALLA TION Composite/ S-Video: If the best video connection common to both the set-top box and the TV is either S-video or composite video , follow these steps (see Figure 28): • Connect the set-top’s S-video or composite video output (use one connection only) to the corresponding Video 2 Input on the A VR.
25 INST ALLA TION Figure 32 – Connecting a Device to the Front-Panel Inputs Audio Components: Connect audio-only devices , such as CD players , to either the Coaxial 3 or Optical 3 Digital Audio Inputs , or the Video 3 Analog Audio Inputs (see Figure 32).
26 INST ALLA TION Figure 36 – Remote Control Battery Compartment When using the remote , remember to point the lens toward the front panel of the A VR 154. Make sure no objects , such as fur niture , are blocking the remote’s path to the receiver .
27 INST ALLA TION the Remote Control Function List, T able A9 in the Appendix, for each button’s functions with the various product types . Y ou may program Macros , which are preprogrammed code sequences that execute many code commands with a single button press .
28 INITIAL SETUP Before you begin enjoying your new receiver , a few adjustments should be made to configure the A VR 154 to match your actual system. Make sure that you have connected a video display to either the S-video or composite video monitor output on the receiver .
With proper bass management, the A VR 154 divides the source signal at a crossover point. All information above the crossover point is played through the satellite speaker (front left/right, center or surround left/right), and all infor mation below the crossover point is played through the subwoofer .
30 INITIAL SETUP LEFT/RIGHT : This line tells the AVR 154 the capabilities of your front left and right speakers . Use the ‹ / › Buttons to select either SMALL or LARGE for these speakers . CENTER: Move the cursor to the line for the center speaker , and use the ‹ / › Buttons to select a setting for this speaker .
31 INITIAL SETUP Setting the Speaker Crossover menu correctly ensures that your speakers sound their best. Although you could skip this step the first time you use the receiver , we recommend that you take the few extra minutes to enter the correct crossover settings .
32 INITIAL SETUP sound equally loud at the listening position is a critical step in the setup process . Sit in the listening position, and eliminate exter nal noises for the few minutes needed to calibrate the output levels .
33 INITIAL SETUP NOTE: Setting the channel levels while one surround mode is active does not carry over to other modes . After you have set the levels satisfactorily in one mode , note the results and change to other surround modes .
34 OPERA TION Now that you have installed your system components and completed at least a basic configuration of your receiver , you are ready to begin enjoying your home theater system. T urning On the AVR 154 Gently press the Master Power Switch until the word OFF is no longer visible .
35 OPERA TION If you wish to return the tone controls to 0, or “flat” response , press the ⁄ / ¤ Buttons , until the TONE OUT message appears , which preserves any changes you have made to the bass or treble settings for later use . T o reactivate your changes , the tone control must again be set to TONE IN .
36 OPERA TION The COMPONENT IN line of the Input Setup menu indicates which of the two component video inputs on the A VR 154 is assigned to each source .
37 OPERA TION 3. Press the T uner Input Selector (marked AM/FM) on the remote . Press this button again to switch bands . Figure 58 – T uner Input Selection Radio stations may be selected in one of four ways (see Figure 59): 1.
Selecting a Surround Mode Surround mode selection can be as simple or sophisticated as your individual system and tastes . Feel free to experiment with the many available surround modes on the A VR 154, and you may find a few that become your favorites for certain sources or program types .
Much of the A VR 154’s performance is handled automatically , with little intervention required on your part. However , the A VR 154 is a sophisticated component, and is capable of being customized to suit your particular system and your tastes . In this section we describe some of the more advanced adjustments available on the A VR 154.
40 ADV ANCED FUNCTIONS NOTE: The 6.1-channel signals – Dolby Digital EX and DTS-ES Matrix and Discrete – each include a flag meant to signal the receiver to decode the surround back channel. Since the A VR 154 is only capable of processing and playing 5.
Figure 65 – Dolby Surround Menu Screen CENTER WIDTH: This setting affects how vocals sound through the three front speakers . A higher number (up to 7) focuses the vocal information tightly on the center channel. Lower numbers broaden the vocal soundstage across the three speakers .
42 ADV ANCED FUNCTIONS T able 2 – Surround Modes Surround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or Signal Dolby Digital Provides up to five separate main audio channels and a dedicated • Dolby Digital 1/0/.0 or .1, 2/0/.0 or .1, low-frequency effects (LFE) channel.
43 ADV ANCED FUNCTIONS Surround Mode Description Incoming Bitstream or Signal DTS Stereo Delivers a 2-channel downmix of DTS Digital materials , or presents • DTS 1/0/.0 or .1, 2/0/.0 or .1, 3/0/.0 or .1, a matrix-encoded surround presentation. 3/1/.
44 ADV ANCED FUNCTIONS up only when a button is pressed or a remote command is received, and going dark again 5 seconds after the last command. The VFD F ADE TIME OUT feature also causes the display to light up only when a button is pressed or a change in the incoming signal is detected, but the display immediately begins to fade to dark.
45 ADV ANCED FUNCTIONS For example , if you wish to watch your TV (programmed into the Video 3 Button) while changing channels using your cable box (Video 2), first press and hold the Video 3 Button until the LED flashes . Then press the V olume Down Button, followed by the Video 2 Button.
46 46 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION Unit does not function when Main • No AC power • Make certain AC power cord is plugged into Power Switch is pushed a live outlet • Check whethe.
47 47 APPENDIX Device T ype AVR 154 Source Input Audio Connections Video Connections VCR, DVR, PVR, Video 1 • Video 1 Analog (inputs and outputs) • One of Component Video 2, Video 1 S-Video TiV o .
48 48 Appendix – Default settings, worksheets, remote product codes T able A2 – Source Input Setting Defaults Source DVD HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 Video 1 Video 2 Video 3 AUX CD T ape T uner 6-Channel Title INT .
49 49 APPENDIX T able A5 – Source Input Settings Source DVD HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 Video 1 Video 2 Video 3 AUX CD T ape T uner 6-Channel Title INT . TUNER Video Input Component Video Input Audio Input.
50 1 3 6 9 16 19 22 25 31 34 2 5 8 18 21 24 27 29 33 47 10 11 12 13 14 15 17 20 23 26 28 30 32 35 37 36 38 40 39 41 42 44 43 45 46 48 47 49 50 52 51 54 55 56 58 57 59 60 61 53 62 64 65 66 68 67 69 70 71 63 Refer to the numbered buttons in this image when using the Function List.
51 No. Button Name AVR Function DVD CD/CD-R T ape VCR (VID1) TiVo (VID1) DMC (VID1/ CBL (VID2) SA T (VID2) TV (VID3) HDMI 1/2/3 HDMI 1/2/3) 1 Power On Power On Power On P ower On Power On Power On/Off.
52 52 No. Button Name AVR Function DVD CD/CD-R T ape VCR (VID1) TiV o ( VID1) DMC ( VID1/ CBL ( VID2) SA T ( VID2) T V ( VID3) HDMI 1/2/3 HDMI 1/2/3) 44 Memory Memor y Audio or Playlist Time Source (D.
53 APPENDIX TV Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number AIWA 027 A MARK 122 132 ADMIRAL 192 AKAI 123 160 AMPRO 164 ANAM 045 106 109 112 122 AOC 122 123 128 BLAUPUNKT 084 BROKSONIC 205 206 CANDLE 123 128 C.
54 54 APPENDIX TV Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number TECHWOOD 128 TEKNIKA 045 069 115 123 128 132 TELERENT 069 TERA 156 THOMSON 190 191 TMK 128 TOSHIBA 063 129 202 TOTEVISION 132 VIDEO CONCEPTS 160 .
55 55 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 AUDIO 109 CAPETRONIC 070 CARRE.
56 56 SA T Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number ALPHAST AR 472 ALPHAST AR DBS 450 ALPHAST AR DSR 442 BIRDVIEW 425 CHANNEL MASTER 320 321 325 361 CHAP ARRAL 315 316 451 CITOH 360 DRAKE 313 317 318 413 .
57 T able A16 – continued APPENDIX CBL Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number SIGNA TURE 001 188 SPRUCER 053 081 177 189 ST ARCOM 002 011 163 ST ARGA TE 120 T ANDY 024 TELECAP A TION 028 TEXSCAN 036 T.
58 58 A VR 154 TECHNICAL SPECIFICA TIONS Audio Section Stereo Mode Continuous Average Power (FTC) 40 Watts per channel, 20Hz–20kHz, @ <0.07% THD , both channels driven into 8 ohms Five-Channel Surround Modes Power per Individual Channel Front L&R channels: 30 Watts per channel @ <0.
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