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AUDIO/ VIDEO RECEIVER 3 4 4 5 7 9 11 14 16 16 16 17 17 17 18 18 19 19 21 21 21 21 21 22 22 24 24 24 25 26 26 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 30 30 30 30 31 32 32 32 32 33 33 33 34 34 34 34 36 38 48 48 49 50 2 AVR 225 Introduction Safety Information Unpacking Front-Panel Controls Front-Panel Information Display Rear-Panel Connections Remote Control Functions Installation and Connections System Configuration Speaker Selection and Placement System Setup Using the On-Screen Display To Make Configuration Adjustments Set
INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon®! With the purchase of a Harman Kardon AVR 225 you are about to begin many years of listening enjoyment. The AVR 225 has been custom-designed to provide all the excitement and detail of movie soundtracks and every nuance of musical selections. Onboard Dolby®* Digital and DTS®* decoding allows you to take advantage of the digital soundtracks from the latest DVD releases and Digital Television broadcasts.
SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Information Installation Location ■ To ensure proper operation and to avoid the poten- Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR 225 has been designed for use with 120volt 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 29 30 ı ˆ Ù Ô Ò Ú Û AVR 225 dB Ó ( AM/FM * & Tun Mode 1 2 4 3 6 5 8 7 ) 9 @ $ ! # ^ % 1 Main Power Switch 2 System Power Control 3 Power Indicator 4 Headphone Jack 5 Selector Buttons 6 Tone Mode 7 Surround Mode Selector 8 Tuning Selector 9 AM/FM Selector ) Preset Stations Selector ! Input Source Selector @ Tuning Mode Selector # Digital Optical 3 Input $ Digital Coax 3 Jack % Video 4 Video Input Jacks ^ Video 4 Audio Input Jacks & Bass Control * Balance Control ( Treb
FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS of input, some modes are not always available. (See page 25 for more information about surround modes.) plastic cap installed to avoid dust contamination that might degrade future performance. 8 Tuning Selector: Press the left side of the button to tune lower-frequency stations and the right side of the button to tune higher-frequency stations. When a station with a strong signal is reached, the Tuned Indicator Q will be illuminated in the Main Information Display Û.
FRONT-PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY V DTS A U T D OPT 123 COAX 123 ANALOG PCM D B C PL II D 3ST S R Q PONM AUTO TUNED ST MEM dB KHz MHz OSD DSP VMAx NF LOGIC 7 CM E F G H I PRESET SLEEP L L C K R NIGHT SL LFE SR J A Bitstream Indicators B DTS Mode Indicator C Dolby Digital Indicator D Dolby Pro Logic II Indicator E Dolby 3 Stereo/Stereo Indicator F OSD Indicator G DSP Mode Indicator H VMAx Mode Indicators I Logic 7 Mode Indicators J Preset Number/Sleep Timer K Night Mode Indicator L Spea
FRONT-PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY N Sleep Indicator: This indicator lights when the Sleep function is in use. The numbers in the Preset Number/Sleep Timer J will show the minutes remaining before the AVR 225 goes into the Standby mode. (See page 24 for more information on the Sleep function.) O Memory Indicator: This indicator flashes when entering presets and other information into the tuner’s memory. P Stereo Indicator: This indicator lights when an FM station is being tuned in stereo.
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REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS CEA specifications, while existing speakers typically use a red terminal for the positive (+) speaker wire connection. (See page 14 for more information on speaker polarity.) ‚¤ Surround Speaker Outputs: Connect these outputs to the matching + or – terminals on your left and right surround speakers. When making speaker connections always make certain to maintain correct polarity by connecting the black terminal to the negative (–) terminal on the speakers.
REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS a Power Off Button b IR Transmitter Window c Program/SPL Indicator d Power On Button e Input Selectors f AVR Selector g AM/FM Tuner Select h Test Button i Sleep Button j Surround Mode Selector k Night Mode l Channel Select Button m ⁄ Button n ‹ Button o Set Button p Digital Select q ¤ Button r Numeric Keys s Tuner Mode t Direct Button u Tuning Up/Down v OSD Button w Macro Buttons x Transport Controls y Skip Up/Down Buttons z Disc Skip Button ` Preset Up/Down 28 Clear Button ● 29 Mem
REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT NOTE: The AVR 225’s remote may be programmed to control up to eight devices, including the AVR 225. Before using the remote, it is important to remember to press the Input Selector Button e that corresponds to the unit you wish to operate. In addition, the AVR 225’s remote is shipped from the factory to operate the AVR 225 and most Harman Kardon CD or DVD players and cassette decks.
REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS weak will change to monaural reception. (See page 28 for more information.) t Direct Button: When the tuner is in use, press this button to start the sequence for direct entry of a station’s frequency. After pressing the button simply press the proper Numeric Keys r to select a station. (See page 28 for more information on the tuner.) u Tuning Up/Down: When the tuner is in use, these buttons will tune up or down through the selected frequency band.
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. cable TV system. Note that if the antenna or connection uses 300-ohm twin-lead cable, you must use the 300-ohm-to-75-ohm adapter supplied with the unit to make the connection.
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 2. Connect the analog audio and video outputs of a television set or any other video source to the Video 2 Input Jacks f 36 37 . 3. Connect the analog audio and video outputs of a cable TV converter or satellite receiver, or any other video source, to the Video 3 Jacks h 40 41 . 4. Connect the analog audio and video outputs of a DVD or laser disc player to the DVD Jacks a k 31 .
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. Speaker Selection and Placement The placement of speakers in a multichannel home theater system can have a noticeable impact on the quality of sound reproduced.
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 5. Turn the AVR 225 on either by pressing the System Power Control 2 on the front panel, or via the remote by pressing the AVR Selector f or any of the Input Selectors eg 37 on the remote. The Power Indicator 3 will turn green to confirm that the unit is on, and the Main Information Display Û will also light up. Using the On-Screen Display To Make Configuration Adjustments When making the following adjustments, you may find it easier to use the AVR 225’s on-screen display system.
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION (Figure 2) is on the screen, and the on-screen cursor will drop down to the DIGITAL IN line. Press the ‹ / › Buttons n 31 until the name of the desired digital input appears. To return to the analog input, press the buttons until the word ANALOG appears. When the correct input source appears, press the ¤ Button q until the › cursor appears next to RETURN TO MENU, and press the Set Button o.
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION center channel speaker more critical. To calculate the delay for the center channel, measure the distance from the preferred listening position in the center of the room to both the center channel speaker and either the left or right speaker. If the distances are equal, no further adjustment is required and the center delay should be set to zero.
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Press the ‹/› Buttons n 31 on the remote to select the option that best describes your system based on the speaker definitions shown below. When you have completed your selection for the surround channel, press the ¤ Button q on the remote to move the cursor to SUBWOOFER. When SMALL is selected, low-frequency centerchannel sounds below 100Hz will be sent only to the subwoofer output.
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Configuring the Surround Off (Stereo) Modes For superior reproduction of two-channel program materials, the AVR 225 offers two Stereo modes: an analog Stereo-Direct mode that bypasses the digital signal-processing circuitry for a completely analog signal path that preserves the purity of the original signal, and a digital mode that is capable of providing bass management for optimal distribution of the low frequencies between smaller speakers and a subwoofer.
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION tion to the reference. A red indication shows that the level is too high, while an amber indication shows that the level is too low. When the indicator is green, the level is correct, and the test noise will move to the next channel. The color changes are for your information, but you do not need to adjust anything, as EzSet will do all the work. • While adjustments are being made, the red LED under the AVR Selector f will flash. This is normal, and indicates that EzSet is operating. 8.
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION input and surround mode will be different from one input to the next, while the speaker type, night mode and output level settings will usually be the same and may be quickly entered by entering the same data used for the original input. Once the settings outlined on the previous pages have been made, the AVR 225 is ready for operation.
OPERATION Basic Operation Once you have completed the setup and configuration of the AVR 225, it is simple to operate and enjoy. The following instructions will help you maximize the enjoyment of your new receiver: Turning the AVR 225 On or Off • When using the AVR 225 for the first time, you must press the Main Power Switch 1 on the front panel to turn the unit on. This places the unit in a Standby mode, as indicated by the amber color of the Power Indicator 3 .
OPERATION Surround Mode Chart MODE FEATURES DELAY TIME RANGE Dolby Digital 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-Frequency Effects channel. Center: 0ms – 5ms Initial Setting: 0ms Surround: 0ms – 15ms Initial Setting: 0ms DTS Available only with digital input sources encoded with DTS data.
OPERATION Surround Mode Selection One of the most important features of the AVR 225 is its ability to reproduce a full multichannel surround sound field from digital sources, analog matrix surround-encoded programs and standard stereo programs. In all, a total of 16 listening modes are available on the AVR 225. Selection of a surround mode is based on personal taste, as well as the type of program source material being used.
OPERATION Digital Status Indicators When a digital source is playing, the AVR 225 senses the type of bitstream data that is present. Using this information, the correct surround mode will automatically be selected. For example, DTS bitstreams will cause the unit to switch to DTS decoding, and Dolby Digital bitstreams will enable Dolby Digital decoding. When the unit senses PCM data from CDs or LDs, you may select any of the standard surround modes, such as Dolby Pro Logic II or Logic 7.
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 225 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. 2. Press the AM/FM Tuner Select Button g or AM/FM Band Selector 9 again to switch between AM and FM so that the desired frequency band is selected.
OPERATION Output Level Trim Adjustment Normal output level adjustment for the AVR 225 is established using the test tone, as outlined on pages 21 and 22. In some cases, however, it may be desirable to adjust the output levels using program material such as a test disc, or a selection you are familiar with. Additionally, the output level for the subwoofer can only be adjusted using this procedure.
ADVANCED FEATURES The AVR 225 is equipped with a number of advanced features that add extra 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. Display Brightness The AVR 225’s Main Information Display Û is set at a default brightness level that is sufficient for viewing in a normally lit room.
ADVANCED FEATURES MENU line and press the Set Button o. If you have no other adjustments to make, press the OSD Button v to exit the menu system. Full-OSD Time Out Adjustment The Full-OSD menu system is used to simplify the setup and adjustment of the AVR 225 using a series of on-screen menus. The factory default setting for these menus leaves them on the screen for 20 seconds after a period of inactivity before they disappear from the screen or “Time Out.
PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE Programming the Remote The AVR 225 is equipped with a powerful remote control that will control not only the receiver’s functions, but also most popular brands of audio and video equipment, including CD players, cassette decks, TV sets, cable boxes, VCRs, satellite receivers and other home theater equipment.
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 225 remote control. Once programmed, a macro will send out up to 19 different remote codes in a predetermined sequential order, enabling you to automate the process of turning on your system, changing devices or other common tasks.
PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE Volume Punch-Through The AVR 225’s remote may be programmed to operate the Volume Control 34 and Mute 38 functions of either the TV or the AVR 225 in conjunction with any of the devices controlled by the remote. For example, since the AVR 225 will likely be used as the sound system for TV viewing, you may wish to have the AVR 225’s volume activated, although the remote is set to run the TV. Either the AVR 225 or TV volume control may be associated with any of the remote’s devices.
PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE This diagram shows the button numbers used in the Function List tables on pages 36 and 37. Do not confuse these numbers with those used throughout the rest of this manual to indicate the specific buttons used to operate the AVR 225’s functions. The key to use those button numbers (which are shown inside an oval) is found on pages 11–13.
FUNCTION LIST No.
FUNCTION LIST No. Button Name AVR Function 45 Direct Direct Tuner Entry 46 Clear Clear Clear 47 Preset Up Preset Tune Up Slow Forward 48 Tune Down Tune Down Prev Chapter 49 OSD OSD 50 D. Skip 51 Preset Down 52 M1 Open/Close Open/Close 53 M2 Subtitle On/Off Repeat 54 M3 Audio Select Random Play 55 M4 Angle Select 56 Rewind R. Search R. Search Rewind Rewind 57 Play/Reverse Play Play Play Play Play 58 Fast Forward F. Search F.
SETUP CODE TABLE: TV Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number A MARK ADMIRAL AKAI AMPRO ANAM AOC BLAUPUNKT BROKSONIC CANDLE CAPEHART CENTURION CENTRONIC CITIZEN CLASSIC CONCERTO CONTEC CORANDO CORONADO CRAIG CROWN CURTIS MATHES CXC DAEWOO DAYTRON DIGI LINK DYNASTY DYNATECH ELECTROHOME EMERSON FUNAI FUTURETECH GE GOLDSTAR GRUNDIG HALL MARK HARMAN KARDON HITACHI INFINITY INKEL JBL JC PENNEY JENSEN JVC KAWASHO KEC KENWOOD KMC KTV LLOYTRON LODGENET LOGIK LUXMAN LXI 103 192 123 164 045 103 084 205 123 059 123 045
SETUP CODE TABLE: TV Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number MAGNAVOX MARANTZ MATSUI MEMOREX METZ MGA MINERVA MITSUBISHI MTC NATIONAL NEC NIKEI ONKING ONWA OPTONICA ORION PANASONIC PHILCO PHILIPS PIONEER PORTLAND PROSCAN PROTON QUASAR RADIO SHACK RCA REALISTIC RUNCO SAA SAMPO SAMSUNG SANYO SCOTT SEARS SHARP SIEMENS SIGNATURE SONY SOUNDESIGN SPECTRICON SSS SYLVANIA SYMPHONIC TANDY TATUNG TECHNICS TECHWOOD TEKNIKA TELERENT TERA THOMSON TMK TOSHIBA 123 115 148 069 084 115 084 077 175 148 115 045 045 045 077 20
SETUP CODE TABLE: TV Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number TOTEVISION VIDEO CONCEPTS VIDTECH WARDS YAMAHA YORK YUPITERU ZENITH ZONDA 132 160 128 069 123 128 045 069 103 128 128 132 148 090 SETUP CODE TABLE: VCR Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number AIWA AKAI AMPRO ASA AUDIO DYNAMICS BROKSONIC CANDLE CANON CAPEHART CITIZEN CRAIG DAEWOO DAYTRON DBX DYNATECH EMERSON FISHER FUNAI GE GO VIDEO GOLDSTAR HARMAN KARDON HITACHI JC PENNEY JENSEN JVC KENWOOD LLOYD LXI MAGIN MAGNAVOX MARANTZ MEMOREX MGA MITSUBIS
SETUP CODE TABLE: VCR Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number NATIONAL NEC NORDMENDE OPTIMUS ORION PANASONIC PHILCO PHILIPS PORTLAND PULSAR QUASAR RADIO SHACK RCA REALISTIC SALORA SAMSUNG SANSUI SANYO SCOTT SEARS SHARP SONY SOUNDESIGN SYLVANIA SYMPHONIC TANDY TASHICO TATUNG TEAC TEKNIKA THOMAS TMK TOSHIBA TOTEVISION UNITECH VECTOR RESEARCH VIDEO CONCEPTS VIDEOSONIC WARDS YAMAHA ZENITH 140 018 048 159 147 125 040 040 094 076 001 134 095 017 020 045 048 017 110 017 129 080 040 040 040 017 134 048 040 040 040
SETUP CODE TABLE: CD Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number ADCOM AIWA AKAI AUDIO TECHNICA AUDIOACCESS AUDIOFILE BSR CALIFORNIA AUDIO CAPETRONIC CARRERA CARVER CASIO CLARINETTE DENON EMERSON FISHER FRABA FUNAI GE GENEXXA GOLDSTAR HAITAI HARMAN KARDON HITACHI INKEL JC PENNEY JENSEN JVC KENWOOD LOTTE LUXMAN LXI MAGNAVOX MARANTZ MCINTOSH MCS MITSUMI MODULAIRE NAD NAKAMICHI NEC NIKKO ONKYO OPTIMUS PANASONIC PHILIPS PIONEER PROTON QUASAR RADIO SHACK RCA 063 072 050 053 125 211 044 015 070 087 136 117 122 187 05
SETUP CODE TABLE: CD Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number RCX REALISTIC SANSUI SANYO SCOTT SHARP SHERWOOD SONY SOUNDSTREAM SYMPHONIC TAEKWANG TEAC THETA DIGITAL TOSHIBA VECTOR RESEARCH VICTOR WARDS YAMAHA YORK 169 058 047 033 108 058 003 103 124 059 177 011 039 013 087 120 095 019 122 093 081 068 095 134 082 104 105 157 172 095 168 108 164 166 105 041 115 114 058 116 151 159 105 133 118 132 167 180 181 139 163 205 206 207 208 058 085 086 106 107 110 121 137 146 154 074 097 1
SETUP CODE TABLE: TAPE Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number HARMAN KARDON 001 SETUP CODE TABLE: AUDIO Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number HARMAN KARDON 001 SETUP CODE TABLE: DVD Manufacturer/Brand APEX DIGITAL DENON GE GOLDSTAR HARMAN KARDON JVC LG MAGNAVOX MARANTZ MITSUBISHI NAD ONKYO PANASONIC PHILIPS PIONEER PROCEED PROSCAN RCA SAMSUNG SHARP SONY THOMSON TOSHIBA YAMAHA ZENITH 44 Setup Code Number 061 019 051 003 004 005 001 006 005 055 064 056 059 023 062 009 048 024 030 044 056 041 065 060 00
SETUP CODE TABLE: SAT Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number ALPHASTAR ALPHASTAR DBS ALPHASTAR DSR BIRDVIEW CHANNEL MASTER CHAPARRAL CITOH DRAKE DX ANTENNA ECHOSTAR ELECTRO HOME FUJITSU GENERAL INSTRUMENT HITACHI DBS HOUSTON TRACKER HUGHES JANIEL JERROLD KATHREIN LEGEND MACOM MAGNAVOX MEMOREX NEXTWAVE NORSAT OPTIMUS PANASONIC PANASONIC DBS PANSAT PERSONAL CABLE PHILIPS PICO PRESIDENT PRIMESTAR RCA REALISTIC SAMSUNG SATELLITE SERVICE CO SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA SONY STAR CHOICE DBS STARCAST SUPER GUIDE TEECOM TOSH
SETUP CODE TABLE: CBL Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number ABC ALLEGRO AMERICAST ARCHER BELCOR CABLE STAR CITIZEN COLOUR VOICE DIGI EAGLE EASTERN ELECTRICORD EMERSON FOCUS G.I.
SETUP CODE TABLE: CBL Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number REMBRANT SAMSUNG SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA SEAM SIGNATURE SPRUCER STARCOM STARGATE TANDY TELECAPATION TEXSCAN TFC TIMELESS TOCOM UNITED CABLE UNIVERSAL VIDEOWAY VIEWSTAR ZENITH ZENTEK 032 072 183 121 001 053 002 120 024 028 036 122 123 170 011 033 124 019 065 116 186 203 188 081 177 189 011 163 205 034 039 042 113 211 025 086 089 190 125 211 SETUP CODES 47
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Your AVR 225 receiver has been designed to provide many years of trouble-free service. In the event that you are experiencing difficulties, please check the suggestions below for a possible solution to your problem. Additional information on the AVR 225, including updated information and user hints, is available from our Web site at www.harmankardon.com.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Audio Section Stereo Mode Continuous Average Power (FTC) 65 Watts per channel, @ < 0.07% THD, 20Hz – 20kHz, both channels driven into 8 ohms Five-Channel Surround Modes Power Per Individual Channel Front L&R channels: 55 Watts per channel @ < 0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms Center channel: 55 Watts @ < 0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms Surround channels: 55 Watts per channel @ < 0.
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® ® Power for the Digital Revolution. Thank you for purchasing a Harman Kardon AVR 225. 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. We strongly recommend that you read the Owner’s Manual for complete details on how to install, configure and operate the AVR 225, as well as for the important safety information it contains.
AVR 225 QUICK-START GUIDE , 1A , 0.5A LINE IN/SUB/LFE SUBWOOFER + _ FRONT RIGHT SPEAKER + _ SURROUND RIGHT SPEAKER + _ CENTER SPEAKER + _ SURROUND LEFT SPEAKER + _ FRONT LEFT SPEAKER Figure 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 16).
® ® Power for the Digital Revolution. FM Antenna AM Antenna CD PLAYER L R Optical Coax , 1A , 0.5A L R Optical Coax REC/IN Figure 4 – Audio Connections Dashed lines (– – – –) indicate coax and optical digital audio connections. Choose either type (but not both) for each digital audio source. PLAY/OUT AUDIO RECORDER Step 4. Connect AM and FM antennas (Figure 4). (See page 14.) Step 5.
AVR 225 QUICK-START GUIDE VCR (Video 1) L Cable or Sat or HDTV Set-Top Box (Video 3) R VIDEO L In/Rec OUT R Video TV (Video Monitor) S-Video Video In S-Video In Out/Play Coax OPTICAL-IN COAXIAL-IN , 1A , 0.5A L R Video S-Video Figure 5 – Video Connections Dashed lines (– – – –) indicate coax and optical digital audio connections. Choose either type (but not both) for each digital audio source. Optical Coax DVD PLAYER Dotted lines (••••) indicate composite or S-Video connections.
