Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product AVR 155 Harman-Kardon
Go to page of 52
ENGLISH A VR 155 Audio/ V ideo Receiver OWNER’S MANU AL.
2 T ABLE OF CONTENTS 3 Introduction 4 Safety Information 4 Unpacking 5 F ront P anel Controls 7 Rear P anel Connections 9 Main Remote Control Functions 13 Installation and Connections 13 Audio Connect.
INTRODUCTION 3 ENGLISH Introduction Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon! With the purchase of a Harman Kardon A VR 155 you are about to begin many years of listening enjoyment.
4 SAFETY INFORMA TION Safety Information Important Safety Information READ THIS BEFORE OPERA TING Y OUR UNIT Do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a case or similar – away from direct sunlight, heat sources, vibration, dust, moisture , and/or cold.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ) ! @ # $ % ^ & * ( Ó Ô Ò Ú V olume Control System P ower Control P ower Indicator Headphone Jack Surround Mode Group Selector Speak er Select Button Selector Buttons T o.
6 FRONT P ANEL CONTROLS Front P anel Controls 7 Selector Buttons: When you are establishing the A VR’ s configuration settings , use these buttons to select from the choices available , as shown in the Main Information Display Ò . 8 T one Mode: Pressing this button enables or disables the Balance , Bass and T reble tone controls.
REAR P ANEL CONNECTIONS 7 ENGLISH Rear P anel Connections O P Q C B A 8 4 DF E V 7 5 J L X K H V V I W N G T U R S 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X AM Antenna FM Ant.
8 REAR P ANEL CONNECTIONS Rear P anel Connections 9 6-Channel Direct Inputs: These jacks are used for connection to source devices such as DVD-Audio or SACD players with discrete analog outputs . A Digital Audio Output: Connect this jack to the matching digital input connector on a digital recorder such as a CD-R or MiniDisc recorder .
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q P ower Off Button IR T r ansmitter Window Program Indicator P ower On Button Input Sel.
IMPORT ANT NO TE: The A VR 155’ s remote may be programmed to control up to seven devices , including the A VR. Before using the remote , it is important to remember to press the Input Selector button 45 that corresponds to the unit you wish to operate .
E ‹ Button: T his button is used to change the menu selection or setting during some of the setup procedures for the A VR. F OK Button: T his button is used to enter settings into the A VR’ s memory . It is also used in the setup procedures for delay time , speak er configuration and channel output level adjustment.
12 MAIN REMO TE CONTROL FUNCTIONS Memory Button: Press this button to enter a radio station into the A VR ’ s preset memory . T wo underline indicators will flash at the right side of the Main Information Display Ò , you then have five seconds to enter a preset memory location using the Numeric K eys H .
INST ALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 13 ENGLISH Installation and Connections After unpacking the unit, and placing it on a solid surface capable of supporting its weight, you will need to mak e the connections to your audio and video equipment.
14 INST ALLATION AND CONNECTIONS Installation and Connections • If your video display has component video inputs (Y/Pr/Pb), connect the Component Video Outputs K . • If your display does not have digital or component video inputs, connect the Vid eo Monitor Output B on the A VR to the matching input on your display .
INST ALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 15 ENGLISH Installation and Connections • If you use only normal video devices the TV monitor needs an adapter from 3 RCA plugs to Scart (fig. 3) only. If also S-Video devices are used an adapter from 2 RCA+1S-Video plugs to Scart is needed additionally (fig.
16 INST ALLATION AND CONNECTIONS Installation and Connections Speaker Selection No matter which type or brand of speak ers is used, the same model or brand of speak er should be used for the front-left, center and front-right speak ers.
SY STEM CONFIGURATION 17 ENGLISH System Configuration Once the speak ers have been placed in the room and connected, the remaining steps are to program the system configuration memories .
18 SY STEM CONFIGURATION System Configuration speak er settings will automatically default to “Small” at all positions with the subwoofer set to “LFE. ” T he default setting for the surround modes is Logic 7 Music, although Dolby Digital or DTS will automatically be selected as appropriate when a source with digital encoding is in use .
SY STEM CONFIGURATION 19 ENGLISH System Configuration T he next lines in the Input Setup menu control whether or not the bass/treble tone controls are in the signal path.
20 SY STEM CONFIGURATION System Configuration When you want to use the Night mode feature , we recommend that you select the MID setting as a starting point and change to the MAX setting later , if desired. Note that the Night mode may be adjusted direct- ly any time that Dolby Digital surround mode is selected by pressing the Night button B .
SY STEM CONFIGURATION 21 ENGLISH System Configuration rival those achieved with expensive test equip- ment and time-consuming procedures . T he end result is a system calibration profile that enables your new receiver to deliver the best possible sound, no matter what type of speakers you have or what the dimensions of your listening room are .
22 SY STEM CONFIGURATION System Configuration • System Level: A SETTING VOLUME message will appear to indicate that the system is setting the overall volume level to the proper level as a prelude to testing the individual channels. During this test, you will see a message in the last line of the menu screen change as the volume level is adjusted.
SY STEM CONFIGURATION 23 ENGLISH System Configuration Step 10: If the measurements are not successful due to a missing or malfunctioning speak er , an ERROR message and menu will appear , as shown in Figure 5g.
24 SY STEM CONFIGURATION System Configuration default setting of GLOBAL will be appropriate , as most listeners do not need to have individualized speaker settings .
SY STEM CONFIGURATION 25 ENGLISH System Configuration when the A VR is being used with a digital source that contains a dedicated Low F requency Effects, or LFE soundtrack. T his allows you to use both your main and sub- woofer speak ers to take adv antage of the spe- cial bass created for certain movies .
26 SY STEM CONFIGURATION System Configuration Note: T hese icons are available only when making setup changes without the use of the full OSD mode . As an example , in the Figure below , all speak ers are set for “large, ” and a subwoofer is set.
SY STEM CONFIGURATION 27 ENGLISH System Configuration T he delay settings may be adjusted at any time using the remote control and while viewing an on-screen image by pressing the Delay Select Button .
28 SY STEM CONFIGURATION System Configuration When the CHANNEL ADJUST menu first appears , the test tone is off . Use the ⁄ / ¤ Navigation Button D to select any channel for adjustment using an external source , such as a test disc, from which to judge the output levels.
SY STEM CONFIGURATION 29 ENGLISH System Configuration Later , it is recommended that you adjust the out- put levels while listening to various sources , as opposed to the test tone . See page 37 for more information on trimming the output levels to external source material.
30 OPERA TION Operation Surround Mode Chart MODE FEA TURES DOLBY DIGIT AL Available only with digital input sources encoded with Dolby Digital data. It provides up to five separate main audio channels and a special dedicated Low F requency Effects channel.
OPERA TION 31 ENGLISH Operation Surround Mode Chart MODE FEA TURES DTS Neo:6 Cinema T hese two modes are available when any analog source is playing to create a multi-channel DTS Neo:6 Music surround presentation from conventional Matrix-encoded and traditional Stereo sources .
32 OPERA TION Operation Basic Operation Once you have completed the setup and configu- ration of the A VR, it is simple to operate and enjoy . T he following instructions should be followed for you to.
OPERA TION 33 ENGLISH Operation speak ers will be silenced. When the headphone plug is removed, the audio feed to the speakers will be restored. • When the headphones are in use , you may tak e advantage of the Dolby Headphone modes to bring added spaciousness to headphone listen- ing.
34 OPERA TION Operation DVDs . T his does not indicate a problem with the A VR, as some players cannot pass the DTS signal through to the digital outputs . If you are in doubt as to the capability of your DVD player to handle DTS DVDs , consult the player’ s owner’ s manual.
OPERA TION 35 ENGLISH Operation also see the message when a satellite receiver , cable set-top or HDTV tuner is in use if the digital audio is temporarily interrupted when channels are changed or when a cable box switches from a channel with a digital data stream to a channel with analog audio only .
36 OPERA TION Operation is important to note that although Dolby Digital, for example , is referred to as a “5.1” system, not all Dolby Digital DVDs or audio tracks selected on DVD or other Dolby Digital programs are encod- ed for 5.
OPERA TION 37 ENGLISH Operation T ape Recording In normal operation, the audio or video source selected for listening through the A VR is sent to the record outputs .
38 OPERA TION Operation Dim Function Since the A VR will often be used when movies or other video programming is viewed unde low- light conditions , you may wish to lower the brightness of the front-panel displays and indica- tors so that they do not distract from the video presentation.
SY STEM SETUP 39 ENGLISH System Setup T he A VR 155 is equipped with a number of ad - vanced features that add extr a flexibility to the unit’ s operation. While it is not necessary to use these features to operate the unit, they provide additional options that you may wish to use .
40 SY STEM SETUP System Setup Full-OSD Time Out Adjustment Th e FULL OSD menu system is used to simplify the setup and adjustment of the AVR using a series of on-screen menus . T he factory default setting for these menus leaves them on the screen for 20 seconds after a period of inac- tivity before they disappear from the screen or T ime Out.
TUNER OPERA TION 41 ENGLISH T uner Operation Basic T uner Operation T he A VR 155’ s tuner is capable of tuning AM, FM and FM Stereo broadcast stations and receiving RDS data. Stations may be tuned manually, or they may be stored as favorite station presets and recalled from a 30 position memory .
42 TUNER OPERA TION RDS Operation T he A VR 155 is equipped with RDS (Radio Data System), which brings a wide range of informa- tion to FM radio . Now in use in many countries , RDS is a system for tr.
PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE 43 ENGLISH Progr amming the Remote T he A VR 155 is equipped with a powerful remote control that will control not only the receiver’ s functions , but also most popular br ands of audio and video equipment, including CD players, TV sets , cable boxes , VCRs, satellite receivers and other home-theater equipment.
44 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE Example: One blink, followed by a one-second pause , followed by six blinks , followed by a one- second pause , followed by four blinks indicates that the code has been set to 164.
PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE 45 ENGLISH Progr amming the Remote T o program the remote for Volume Punch- T hrough, follow these steps: 1. Press and hold the Input Selector 4 for the unit you wish to have associated with the volume control until the red light illuminates under the Input Selector 4 and note that the Program Indicator 2 will flash amber .
No . Button Name A VR Function DVD CD T ape 1 P ower On P ower On P ower On P ower On P ower On 2 P ower Off P ower Off P ower Off P ower Off P ower Off 3 Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute 4 AV R AVR Select A .
No . Button Name VCR (VID 3) TiV o (VID 1) CBL (VID 2) SA T (VID 2) TV (VID 1) HDMI 1/2/3 1 P ower On P ower On P ower On P ower On P ower On 2 P ower Off Power Off P ower Off P ower Off P ower Off P .
48 TROUBLESHOO TING GUIDE T roubleshooting Guide Processor Reset In the rare case where the unit’ s oper ation or the displays seem abnormal, the cause may involve the erratic oper ation of the system’s memory or microprocessor . T o correct this problem, first unplug the unit from the AC wall outlet and w ait at least three minutes.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICA TIONS 49 ENGLISH T echnical Specifications Audio Section Stereo Mode Continuous Average P ower (FTC) 50 W atts per channel, 20Hz–20kHz, @ < 0.07% THD , both channels driven into 8 ohms 5 Channel Surround Modes P ower Per Individual Channel F ront L&R channels: 40 W atts per channel, @ < 0.
Appendix – Default settings, worksheets, remote product codes T able A1 – Source Input Setting Defaults Source DVD HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Video 1 Video 2 Video 3 AUX In/ CD T ape T uner 6-Channel DMP Title I NT .
T able A4 – Source Input Settings Source DVD HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Video 1 Video 2 Video 3 AUX In/DMP CD T ape T uner 6-Channel Tit l e Video Input Audio Input AUX In/DMP T uner 6-Channel Auto Poll --- --- .
250 Crossways P ark Drive, W oodbury, New Y ork 11797 www .harmankardon.com Harman Consumer Group , Inc.: 2, route de Tours , 72500 Château-du-Loir , France © 2008 Harman Kardon, Incorporated P art No.
An important point after buying a device Harman-Kardon AVR 155 (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
If you have not bought Harman-Kardon AVR 155 yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data Harman-Kardon AVR 155 - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Harman-Kardon AVR 155 you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Harman-Kardon AVR 155 will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Harman-Kardon AVR 155, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Harman-Kardon AVR 155.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Harman-Kardon AVR 155. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Harman-Kardon AVR 155 along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
