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AVR 245 Audio/VideoReceiverOWNER’S MANUAL

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS

3 Introduction4 Safety Information4 Unpacking5 Front Panel Controls7 Rear Panel Connections

10 Main Remote Control Functions13 Installation and Connections13 Audio Connections13 Video Connections14 HDMI Connections14 SCART A/V Connections16 System and Power Connections17 Speaker Selection17 Speaker Placement18 System Configuration18 First Turn On18 Using the On-Screen Display18 System Setup19 Input Setup20 Surround Setup21 Night Mode Settings22 Configuring the Surround Off

(Stereo) Modes23 Automated Speaker Setup Using EzSet+25 Manual Setup25 Speaker Setup28 Delay Settings29 Output Level Adjustment32 Operation32 Surround Mode Chart34 Basic Operation34 Source Selection34 6/8-Channel Direct Input35 Controls and Use of Headphones35 Surround Mode Selection35 Digital Audio Playback36 Dolby Digital36 DTS36 PCM Audio Playback36 Selecting a Digital Source36 Digital Bitstream Indicators36 Surround mode Types37 Surround Mode Post Processing37 PCM Playback Indications37 Speaker/Channel Indicators39 Night Mode39 Tape Recording39 Using The Bridge 40 Output Level Adjustment

With Source Signals40 Dim function40 Memory backup41 System Setup41 Front Panel Display Fade41 Turn-On Volume Level41 Semi-OSD Settings42 Full-OSD Time Out Adjustment42 Default Surround Mode42 Full-OSD Background Color42 Multiroom Operation42 Multiroom 42 Installation43 Multiroom Setup43 Surround Amplifier Channel Assignment43 Multiroom Operation44 Tuner Operation44 Basic Tuner Operation44 Station Selection

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Typographical ConventionsIn order to help you use this manual with the remote control, front-panel controls and rear-panelconnections, certain conventions have been used.

EXAMPLE – (bold type) indicates a specific remote control or front-panel button, or rear-panel connection jack

EXAMPLE – (OCR type) indicates a message that is visible on the front-panel information display

1 – (number in a square) indicates a specific front-panel control

� – (number in a circle) indicates a rear-panel connection

0 – (number in an oval) indicates a button or indicator on the remote

å – (letter in an oval) indicates a button on the Zone II remote

The appearance of the text or cursor for your receiver’s on-screen menus may vary slightly from theillustrations in this manual. Whether the text appears in all uppercase or upper- and lowercasecharacters, performance and operation remain the same.

Declaration of Conformity

We, Harman Consumer Group, Inc.2, route de Tours72500 Château-du-Loir,FRANCE

declare in own responsibility, that the productdescribed in this owner’s manual is in compliancewith technical standards:

EN 55013:2001 + A1:2003EN 55020:2002 + A1:2003EN 61000-3-2:2000EN 61000-3-3:1995 + A1:2001EN 60065:2002

Jurjen AmsterdamHarman Consumer Group, Inc.

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44 Preset Tuning45 RDS Operation45 RDS Tuning45 RDS Display Options45 Program Search46 Programming the Remote46 Programming the Remote with Codes46 Direct Code Entry46 Auto Search Method46 Code Readout47 Macro Programming

47 Programmed Device Functions47 Volume Punch-Through48 Channel Control Punch-Through48 Transport Control Punch-Through48 Resetting the Remote Memory49 Function List51 Troubleshooting Guide51 Processor Reset52 Technical Specifications53 Appendix - Settings Worksheet

INTRODUCTION 3

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Introduction

Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon! With the purchase of a Harman Kardon AVR 245you are about to begin many years of listeningenjoyment. Designed to provide all the excitementand detail of movie soundtracks and every nuanceof musical selections, the AVR is truly a multichan-nel receiver for the new millennium. In addition tothe traditional 5.1 digital decoding modes such asDolby Digital and DTS, it offers the latest advance-ments in surround technology such as Dolby ProLogic II and IIx, the full suite of DTS-ES 6.1 modes,DTS Neo:6 and the latest 7.1 channel versions ofHarman's own Logic 7 technology.

The AVR has been engineered so that it is easyto take advantage of all the power of its digitaltechnology. On-screen menus, fully color codedconnection jacks and terminals make installationfast and simple. However, to obtain the maxi-mum enjoyment from your new receiver, we urgeyou to read this manual. A few minutes spentlearning the functions of the various controls willenable you to take advantage of all the powerthe AVR is able to deliver.

If you have any questions about this product, itsinstallation or its operation, please contact yourretailer or custom installer. They are your bestlocal sources of information.

Description and FeaturesThe AVR is among the most versatile and multi-featured A/V receivers available, incorporating awide range of listening options. In addition toDolby Digital and DTS decoding for digitalsources, a broad choice of surround modes forMatrix surround-encoded or Stereo recordings areavailable for use with sources such as CD, VCR, TVbroadcasts and the AVR’s own FM/AM tuner.Along with Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic IIand IIx, DTS Neo:6, DTS 96/24, Dolby 3 Stereo, 5Channel or 7 Channel Stereo and Hall and Theatermodes, the AVR offers Harman International’sexclusive Logic 7 process in both 5.1 and 7.1 ver-sions to create a wider, more enveloping fieldenvironment and more defined fly-overs and pans.

Dolby Virtual Speaker is available to createenveloping sound fields from front left and rightspeakers, and the latest Dolby Headphonecircuitry creates an amazing sense of opennesswith headphones.

In addition to providing a wide range of listeningoptions, the AVR is easy to configure so that itprovides the best results with your speakers andspecific listening-room environment.

On-screen menus combine with the EzSet+system to automate speaker configuration andoverall setup, resulting in a perfectly balancedsound field presentation that accuratelyreproduces the artist’s intent.

A Stereo-Direct mode bypasses the digital proces-sor to preserve all of the subtleties of older analog,two-channel materials, while bass management,available in the surround and Stereo-Digitalmodes,improves your ability to tailor the sound tosuit your room acoustics or taste.

The AVR 245 takes the “video” part of its nameseriously. Along with two HDMI inputs and three60MHz analog component video inputs, the AVR 245 converts incoming analog signals tocomponent for single wire connections. Tyingaudio and video together, the AVR 245 providesA/V sync delay so that the lip sync errors – com-monly seen when digital video processing is usedin a source, program or video display – areeliminated.

For the ultimate in flexibility, the AVR featuresconnections for five video devices, all with bothcomposite and S-Video inputs. Two additionalaudio inputs are available, and a total of six digi-tal inputs and two outputs make the AVR 245capable of handling all the latest digital audiosources.

Coax and optical digital outputs are available fordirect connection to digital recorders. A videorecording output and a color-coded eight-channelinput make the AVR 245 virtually future-proof,with everything needed to accommodate to-morrow’s new formats right on board.

Until now, Harman Kardon AVRs have been ableto accommodate almost any source deviceequipped with line-level analog, optical digital orcoaxial digital outputs, including most digitalmedia players. With one simple connectionbetween the AVR 245 and the optional Harman Kardon , you are able to listento materials stored on your compatible Apple®

iPod®**. Your AVR’s system remote control hasbeen preprogrammed with control codes thatenable you to select tracks for playback andnavigate many of your iPod’s functions, even fromacross the room. The Bridge™ will even let youcharge your iPod.

The AVR 245’s flexibility and power extendbeyond your main home theater or listeningroom. The AVR includes a sophisticated multizonecontrol system that allows you to select onesource for use in the main room and a differentone (Audio only) in a second room. Completecontrol over volume is possible with a separateinfrared control link.Additional multiroom options include the optionto assign two of the AVR’s output channels to themultiroom system.

The AVR 245’s powerful amplifier uses traditionalHarman Kardon high-current design technologiesto meet the wide dynamic range of any programselection.

Harman Kardon invented the high-fidelity receiver more then fifty years ago. With state-of-the-art circuitry and time-honored circuit designs,the AVR 245 is the perfect combination of thelatest in digital audio technology, a quiet yetpowerful analog amplifier in an elegant,easy-to-use package.

■ Dolby*Digital, Dolby Digital EX andDolby Pro Logic* II and IIx Decoding, andthe full suite of DTS® modes, includingDTS-ES® 6.1 Discrete & Matrix andNeo:6®.

■ Seven channels of high-currentamplification.

■ Harman Kardon’s exclusive Logic 7®

processing, available for the first timewith both 7.1 and 5.1 processing in avariety of modes.

■ system with included micro-phone automatically configuresspeakers and sets delay times and out-put levels for optimal soundpresentation.

■ Stereo-Direct Mode for Two-ChannelSources Bypasses DSP Processing to Pre-serve the Integrity of Analog Materials.

■ Stereo-Digital Mode for ProgrammableBass Management of Low FrequenciesBetween Main Speakers and Subwoofer.

■ Two HDMI™ 1.1 and three assignablehigh-bandwidth analog componentinputs for compatibility with the latesthigh-definition video sources.

■ Front panel analog A/V inputs.■ Front panel digital inputs for easy

connection to portable digital devicesand the latest video game consoles.

■ Connects to Harman Kardon’s (optional) for charging, playback andcontrol of a compatible Apple® iPod®

device.■ Input titling for all input sources (except

tuner).■ Multiple digital inputs and outputs.■ On-screen menu and display system with

choice of blue or black backgroundscreen.

■ A/V Sync delay adjustable for each inputdelivers perfect lip sync with digitalprograms or video displays.

■ 6-Channel/8-Channel Direct Input forUse with Future Audio Formats.

■ Extensive bass management options,including four separate crossovergroupings.

■ Extensive multiroom options, includingassignable amplifier channels forlistening to a separate source in aremote zone.

■ Main Remote with Internal Codes.

**Compatible with all iPod models equipped with a dock connector, including third-generation “Click Wheel” models and newer. Not compatible with iPodshuffle models. Although iPod photo models are compatible, images stored on the iPod may not be viewed.

4 SAFETY INFORMATION

Safety Information

Important Safety Information

READ THIS BEFORE OPERATINGYOUR UNIT.

Do not install this equipment in a confined spacesuch as a case or similar – away from direct sunlight, heat sources, vibration, dust, moisture,and/or cold. Avoid installing this unit where for-eign object may fall onto this unit and/or thisunit may be exposed to liquid dripping orsplashing. On the top of this unit, do not place:

– Burning objects (i.e. candles), as they maycause fire, damage to this unit, and/or personalinjury.

– Containers with liquid in them, as they may falland liquid may cause electrical shock to theuser and/or damage to this unit.

Do not cover this unit with a newspaper, table-cloth, curtain, etc. in order not to obstruct heatradiation. If the temperature inside this unit rises,it may cause fire, damage to this unit, and/or per-sonal injury. Install this unit near the AC outletand where the AC power plug can be reachedeasily.

This unit is not disconnected from the AC powersource as long as it is connected to the wall out-let, even if this unit itself is turned off. This stateis called the standby mode. In this state, this unitis designed to consume a very small quantity ofpower.

WARNING. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIREOR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THISAPPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

Verify Line Voltage Before UseYour AVR has been designed for use with 220-240-Volt AC current. Connection to a linevoltage other than that for which it is intendedcan create a safety and fire hazard and maydamage the unit. If you have any questionsabout the voltage requirements for your specificmodel, or about the line voltage in your area,contact your dealer before plugging the unit intoa wall outlet.

Do Not Use Extension CordsTo avoid safety hazards, use only the power cordattached to your unit. We do not recommend thatextension cords be used with this product. Aswith all electrical devices, do not run power cordsunder rugs or carpets or place heavy objects onthem. Damaged power cords should be replacedimmediately by an authorized service depot witha cord meeting factory specifications.

Handle the AC Power Cord GentlyWhen disconnecting the power cord from an ACoutlet, always pull the plug, never pull the cord.If you do not intend to use the unit for anyconsiderable length of time, disconnect the plugfrom the AC outlet.

Do Not Open the CabinetThere are no user-serviceable components insidethis product. Opening the cabinet may present ashock hazard, and any modification to the prod-uct will void your guarantee. If water or anymetal object such as a paper clip, wire or a stapleaccidentally falls inside the unit, disconnect itfrom the AC power source immediately, and con-sult an authorized service station.

Installation Location■ To assure proper operation and to avoid the

potential for safety hazards, place the unit ona firm and level surface. When placing the uniton a shelf, be certain that the shelf and anymounting hardware can support the weight ofthe product.

■ Make certain that proper space is providedboth above and below the unit for ventilation.If this product will be installed in a cabinet orother enclosed area, make certain that there issufficient air movement within the cabinet.Under some circumstances a fan may berequired.

■ Do not place the unit directly on a carpetedsurface.

■ Avoid installation in extremely hot or coldlocations, or an area that is exposed to directsunlight or heating equipment.

■ Avoid moist or humid locations.

■ Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on thetop of the unit, or place objects directly overthem.

■ Due to the weight of the AVR 245 and the heatgenerated by the amplifiers, there is the remotepossibility that the rubber padding on the bot-tom of the unit’s feet may leave marks on cer-tain wood or veneer materials. Use cautionwhen placing the unit on soft woods or othermaterials that may be damaged by heat orheavy objects. Some surface finishes may beparticularly sensitive to absorbing such marksdue to a variety of factors beyond Harman Kardon's control, including the natureof the finish, cleaning materials used, andnormal heat and vibration caused by the use ofthe product, or other factors. We recommendthat cau-tion be exercised in choosing an instal-lation location for the component and in nor-mal maintenance practices, as your warrantywill not cover this type of damage to furniture.

CleaningWhen the unit gets dirty, wipe it with a clean,soft, dry cloth. If necessary, wipe it with a softcloth dampened with mild soapy water, then afresh cloth with clean water. Wipe dry im-mediately with a dry cloth. NEVER use benzene,aerosol cleaners, thinner, alcohol or any othervolatile cleaning agent. Do not use abrasivecleaners, as they may damage the finish of metalparts. Avoid spraying insecticide near the unit.

Moving the UnitBefore moving the unit, be certain to disconnectany interconnection cords with other compo-nents, and make certain that you disconnect theunit from the AC outlet.

UnpackingThe carton and shipping materials used to pro-tect your new receiver during shipment were spe-cially designed to cushion it from shock andvibration. We suggest that you save the cartonand packing materials for use in shipping if youmove, or should the unit ever need repair.

To minimize the size of the carton in storage, youmay wish to flatten it. This is done by carefullyslitting the tape seams on the bottom and col-lapsing the carton. Other cardboard inserts maybe stored in the same manner. Packing materialsthat cannot be collapsed should be saved alongwith the carton in a plastic bag.

If you do not wish to save the packaging materi-als, please note that the carton and other sec-tions of the shipping protection are recyclable.Please respect the environment and discardthose materials at a local recycling center.

It is important that you remove the protectiveplastic film from the front-panel lens. Leaving thefilm in place will affect the performance of yourremote control.

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1 Main Power Switch: Press this button toapply power to the AVR. When the switch ispressed in, the unit is placed in a Standbymode, as indicated by the orange LED 3. Thisbutton MUST be pressed in to operate the unit.To turn the unit off completely and prevent theuse of the remote control, this switch should bepressed until it pops out from the front panel sothat the word “OFF” may be read at the top ofthe switch.

NOTE: This switch is normally left in the “ON”position.

2 System Power Control: When the MainPower Switch 1 is “ON,” press this button toturn on the AVR; press it again to turn the unitoff (to Standby). Note that the Power Indicator3 will turn blue when the unit is on.

3 Power Indicator: This LED will be illuminatedin orange when the unit is in the Standby modeto signal that the unit is ready to be turned on.When the unit is in operation, the indicator willturn blue.

4 Headphone Jack: This jack may be used tolisten to the AVR’s output through a pair of head-phones. Be certain that the headphones have astandard 6.3 mm stereo phone plug. Note thatthe speakers will automatically be turned offwhen the headphones are connected.

When configuring your system using EzSet+, thecalibration microphone should be plugged intothis jack using the supplied adaptor that convertsthe small mini-plug at the end of the micro-phone’s cord to a 1/4" plug.

5 Surround Mode Group Selector: Pressthis button to select the top-level group ofsurround modes. Each press of the button willselect a major mode grouping in the followingorder:

Dolby Modes ➜ DTS Digital Modes ➜ DSPModes ➜ Stereo Modes ➜ Logic 7 Modes

Once the button is pressed so that the name ofthe desired surround mode group appears in theMain Information Display Ò, press theSurround Mode Selector 9 to cycle throughthe individual modes available. For example, pressthis button to select Dolby modes, and then pressthe Surround Mode Selector 9 to choosefrom the various mode options.

6 Speaker Select Button: Press this buttonto begin the process of selecting the speakerpositions that are used in your listening room.(See page 17 for more information on setup andconfiguration.)

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Tuner Band SelectorSet ButtonPreset Stations SelectorSpeaker/Channel Input IndicatorInput Source SelectorRDS Select ButtonDelayDigital Optical 3 InputSurround Mode IndicatorsDigital Coax 3 Input

Video 4 input jacksInput IndicatorsMain Information DisplayRemote Sensor WindowDigital Input SelectorChannel Select ButtonVolume Control

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Front Panel Controls

7 Selector Buttons: When you are establishingthe AVR’s configuration settings, use these buttonsto select from the choices available, as shown inthe Main Information Display Ò.

8 Tone Mode: Pressing this button enables ordisables the Balance, Bass and Treble tonecontrols. When the button is pressed so that thewords TONEIN appear in the MainInformation Display Ò, the settings of theBass and Treble controls and of the Balancecontrol will affect the output signals. When thebutton is pressed so that the words TONEOUT appear in the Main InformationDisplay Ò, the output signal will be “flat,”without any balance, bass or treble alteration.

9 Surround Mode Selector: Press this buttonto select from among the available surroundmode options for the mode group selected. Thespecific modes will vary based on the number ofspeakers available, the mode group and if theinput source is digital or analog. For example,press the Surround Mode Group Selector 5to select a mode grouping such as Dolby or Logic 7, and then press this button to see themode choices available. For more information onmode selection, see page 30.

) Tuning Selector: Press the left side of thebutton to tune lower frequency stations and theright side of the button to tune higher frequencystations. When a station with a strong signal isreached, MANUALTUNED or AUTOTUNEDwill appear in the Main InformationDisplay Ò (see page 45 for more informationon tuning stations).

! Tuner Band Selector: Pressing this buttonwill automatically switch the AVR to the Tunermode. Pressing it again will switch between theAM and FM frequency bands, holding it pressedfor some seconds will switch between stereo andmono receiving and between automatic andmanual tuning mode (See page 45 for moreinformation on the tuner).

@ Set Button: When making choices during thesetup and configuration process, press this buttonto enter the desired setting as shown in the Main Information Display Ò into the AVR’smemory.

# Preset Stations Selector: Press thisbutton to scroll up or down through the list ofstations that have been entered into the presetmemory (See page 45 for more information ontuner programming).

$ Speaker/Channel Input Indicators: Theseindicators are multipurpose, indicating either thespeaker type selected for each channel or theincoming data-signal configuration. The left, center,right, right surround and left surround speakerindicators are composed of three boxes, while thesubwoofer is a single box. The center box lightswhen a “Small” speaker is selected, and the twoouter boxes light when “Large” speakers areselected. When none of the boxes are lit for thecenter, surround or subwoofer channels, no speakerhas been selected for that position. (See page 25for more information on configuring speakers.) Theletters inside each of the center boxes displayactive input channels. For standard analog inputs,only the L and R will light, indicating a stereoinput. When a digital source is playing, the indica-tors will light to display the channels beginreceived at the digital input. When the lettersflash, the digital input has been interrupted.(See page 38 for more information on the ChannelIndicators).

NOTE: When you have reassigned the surroundback speakers to the remote zone using theMULTIROOMSETUPmenu, the boxes thatindicate the presence of the surround back speak-ers will automatically disappear, reflecting the factthat the main listening area is now configured for5.1-channel operation. (See page 43 for moreinformation on reassigning the surround backspeakers for multiroom use.)

% Input Source Selector: Press this button tochange the input by scrolling through the list ofinput sources.

^ RDS Select Button: Press this button todisplay the various messages that are part of theRDS data system of the AVR’s tuner.(See page 46 for more information on RDS).

& Delay: Press this button to begin thesequence of steps required to enter delay timesettings (See page 28 for more information ondelay times).

* Digital Optical 3 Input: Connect the opticaldigital audio output of an audio or video productto this jack. When the Input is not in use, becertain to keep the plastic cap installed to avoiddust contamination that might degrade future performance.

( Surround Mode Indicators: The currentselected mode or function will appear as one ofthese indicators. Note that when the unit isturned on, the entire list of available modes willlight briefly, and then revert to normal operationwith only the active mode indicator illuminated.

Ó Digital Coax 3 Input: This jack is normallyused for connection to the output of portabledigital audio devices, video game consoles orother products that have a coax digital jack.

Ô Video 4 Input Jacks: These audio/videojacks may be used for temporary connection tovideo games or portable audio/video productssuch as camcorders and portable audio players.

Input indicators: The current selectedmode or function will appear as one of theseindicators. Note that when the unit is turned on,the entire list of available modes will light briefly,and then revert to normal operation with onlythe active mode indicator illuminated.

Ò Main Information Display: This displaydelivers messages and status indications to helpyou operate the receiver.

Ú Remote Sensor Window: The sensorbehind this window receives infrared signals fromthe remote control. Aim the remote at this areaand do not block or cover it unless an externalremote sensor is installed.

Note: When /DMP has been selected as the input source, no Input Indicator willlight. DMP/THEBRIDGEIS CON-NECTEDwill scroll across the Upper DisplayLine Ò, unless you have retitled the sourcename, in which case that name will appear. Seepage 19 for more information on input titling.

Û Digital Input Selector: When playing asource that has a digital output, press this buttonto select between the Optical� and Coaxial� Digital inputs. (See pages 19 and 35 formore information on digital audio).

Ù Channel Select Button: Press this buttonto begin the process of trimming the channeloutput levels using an external audio source.(For more information on output level trimadjustment, see page 40).

ı Volume Control: Turn this knob clockwiseto increase the volume, counterclockwise todecrease the volume. If the AVR is muted,adjusting volume control will automaticallyrelease the unit from the silenced condition.

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AM AntennaFM AntennaTape InputsTape OutputsSubwoofer OutputDVD Audio InputsCD InputsVideo 1 Audio Outputs

DMP Connector8-Channel Direct InputsDigital Audio OutputsVideo Monitor OutputsDVD Video InputsFront Speaker Outputs

Center Speaker OutputsSurround Speaker OutputsSwitched AC Accessory OutletMultiroom IR InputAC Power CordVideo 2 Component Video InputsComponent Video OutputsVideo 1 Component Video InputsVideo 2 Audio InputsCoaxial Digital InputsSurround Back/Multiroom Speaker OutputsVideo 1 Video OutputsVideo 1 Video InputsOptical Digital Inputs

Video 1 Audio InputsVideo 2 Video InputsRemote IR OutputRemote IR InputPreamp Outputs/Multiroom OutputsVideo 3 Component Video InputsVideo 3 Video InputsVideo 3 Audio InputsHDMI OutputHDMI Inputs

NOTE: To assist in making the correct connec-tions for multichannel input/output and speakerconnections, all connection jacks and terminalshave been color coded in conformance with thelatest CEA standards as follows:Front Left: WhiteFront Right: RedCenter: GreenSurround Left: BlueSurround Right: GraySurround Back Left: BrownSurround Back Right: TanSubwoofer (LFE): PurpleDigital Audio: OrangeComposite Video: YellowComponent Video “Y”: GreenComponent Video “Pr”: RedComponent Video “Pb”: Blue

� AM Antenna: Connect the AM loop antennasupplied with the receiver to these terminals. If anexternal AM antenna is used, make connections tothe AM and GND terminals in accordance withthe instructions supplied with the antenna.

� FM Antenna: Connect the supplied indoor oran optional external FM antenna to this terminal.

� Tape Inputs: Connect these jacks to thePLAY/OUT jacks of an audio recorder.

� Tape Outputs: Connect these jacks to theRECORD/INPUT jacks of an audio recorder.

� Subwoofer Output: Connect this jack tothe line-level input of a powered subwoofer. If anexternal subwoofer amplifier is used, connect thisjack to the subwoofer amplifier input.

� DVD Audio Inputs: Connect these jacks tothe analog audio jacks on a DVD or other audioor video source.

CD Inputs: Connect these jacks to the analog output of a compact disc player or CDchanger or any other audio source.

Video 1 Audio Outputs: Connect thesejacks to the RECORD/INPUT audio jacks on a VCR or any other Audio recorder.

� Digital Media Player (DMP)Connector: With the AVR 245 turned off, con-nect one end of the optional Harman Kardon

to this proprietary connector, and theother to your compatible Apple iPod. When theDigital Media Player source is selected, you mayview your iPod’s control and navigationmessages on your video display (if one is con-nected to one of the Video Monitor Outputs ), and in the Upper and Lower DisplayLines Ò. You may navigate the iPod and selecttracks for playback using the ⁄/¤/‹/› ButtonsDE�, the Set Button F andTransport Controls P on your AVR remote.See page 39 for more information.

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� 8-Channel Direct Inputs: These jacks areused for connection to source devices such asDVD-Audio or SACD players with discrete analogoutputs. Depending on the source device in use,all eight jacks may be used, though in manycases only connections to the front left/right,center, surround left/right and LFE (subwooferinput) jacks will be used for standard 5.1 audiosignals.

� Digital Audio Outputs: Connect thesejacks to the matching digital input connector ona digital recorder such as a CD-R or MiniDiscrecorder.

Video Monitor Outputs: Connect this jackto the composite and/or S-Video input of a TVmonitor or video projector to view the on-screenmenus and the output of any standard Video orS-Video source selected by the receiver’s videoswitcher.

� DVD Video Inputs: Connect these jacks tothe composite or S-Video output jacks on a DVDplayer or other video source.

� Front Speaker Outputs: Connect theseoutputs to the matching + or – terminals onyour left and right speakers. In conformance withthe new CEA color code specification, the Whiteterminal is the positive, or "+" terminal thatshould be connected to the red (+) terminal onFront Left speaker with the older color coding,while the Red terminal is the positive, or "+"terminal that should be connected to the red (+)terminal on Front Right speaker. Connect theblack (–) terminals on the AVR to the black (–)terminals on the speakers. See page 13 for moreinformation on speaker polarity.

� Center Speaker Outputs: Connect theseoutputs to the matching + and – terminals onyour center channel speaker. In conformancewith the new CEA color code specification, theGreen Terminal is the positive, or "+" terminalthat should be connected to the red (+) terminalon speakers with the older color coding. Connectthe black (–) terminal on the AVR to the blacknegative (–) terminal on your speaker. (See page13 for more information on speaker polarity.)

� Surround Speaker Outputs: Connectthese outputs to the matching + and – terminalson your surround channel speakers. In confor-mance with the new CEA color code specifica-tion, the Blue terminal is the positive, or "+"terminal that should be connected to the red (+)terminal on the Surround Left speaker with oldercolor coding, while the Gray terminal should beconnected to the red (+) terminal on theSurround Right speaker with the older colorcoding. Connect the black (–) terminal on theAVR to the matching black negative (–) terminals for each surround speaker. (See page13 for more information on speaker polarity.)

� Switched AC Accessory Outlet: Thisoutlet may be used to power any device that youwish to have turn on when the AVR is turned onwith the System Power Control switch 2.

Note: The total power consumption of alldevices connected to the accessory outletsshould not exceed 50 W from the SwitchedOutlet�.

� Multiroom IR Input: Connect the output ofan IR sensor in a remote room to this jack tooperate the AVR’s multiroom control system.

� AC Power Cord: Connect the AC plug to anunswitched AC wall output.

� Video 2 Component Video Inputs:Connect the Y/Pr/Pb component video outputs ofan HDTV Set-top convertor, satellite receiver, orother video source device with component videooutputs to these jacks.

�Monitor Component Video Outputs:Connect these outputs to the component videoinputs of a video projector or monitor. When asource connected to one of the twoComponent Video Inputs�� is selectedthe signal will be sent to these jacks.

� Video 1 Component Video Inputs:Connect the Y/Pr/Pb component video outputs ofa DVD player to these jacks.

Note: All component inputs/outputs can beused for RGB signals too, in the same way asdescribed for the Y/Pr/Pb signals, then connectedto the jacks with the corresponding color.RGB connection is not possible if the source out-puts a separate sync signal (see page 14).

� Video 2 Audio Inputs: Connect these jacksto the PLAY/OUT audio jacks on a second VCRor other audio or video source.

� Coaxial Digital Inputs: Connect the coaxdigital output from a DVD player, HDTV receiver,the output of a compatible computer sound cardplaying MP3 files or streams, LD player, MDplayer or CD player to these jacks. The signalmay be either a Dolby Digital signal, DTS signal,a 2 channel MPEG 1 signal, or a standard PCMdigital source. Do not connect the RF digital out-put of an LD player to these jacks.

� Surround Back/Multiroom SpeakerOutputs: These speaker terminals are normallyused to power the surround back left/surroundback right speakers in a 7.1 channel system.However, they may also be used to power thespeakers in a second zone, which will receive theoutput selected for a multiroom system.To change the output fed to these terminalsfrom the default of the Surround Back speakersto the Multiroom Output, you must change asetting in the MULTIROOMMENU of theOSD system. See page 43 for more informationon configuring this speaker output. In normalsurround system use, the brown and black termi-nals are the surround back left channel positive(+) and negative (–) connections and the tanand black terminals are the surround back rightpositive (+) and negative (–) terminals.For multiroom use, connect the brown and blackSBL terminals to the red and black connectionson the left remote zone speaker and connect thetan and black SBR terminals to the red and blackterminals on the right remote zone speaker.

� Video 1 Video Outputs: Connect thesejacks to the RECORD/INPUT composite or S-Video jack on a VCR.

� Video 1 Video Inputs: Connect these jacksto the PLAY/OUT composite or S-Video jacks ona TV or other video source.

� Optical Digital Inputs: Connect the optical digital output from a DVD player, HDTVreceiver, the output of a compatible computersound card playing MP3 files or streams, LDplayer, MD player or CD player to these jacks.The signal may be either a Dolby Digital signal, aDTS signal, a 2 channel MPEG 1 signal, or astandard PCM digital source.

� Video 1 Audio Inputs: Connect these jacksto the PLAY/OUT audio jacks on a TV or otheraudio or video source.

� Video 2 Video Inputs: Connect these jacksto the PLAY/OUT composite or S-Video jacks ona second VCR or other video source.

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� Remote IR Output: This connectionpermits the IR sensor in the receiver to serveother remote controlled devices. Connect thisjack to the “IR IN” jack on Harman Kardon orother compatible equipment.

Remote IR Input: If the AVR’s front-panelIR sensor is blocked due to cabinet doors orother obstructions, an external IR sensor maybe used. Connect the output of the sensor tothis jack.

! Preamp Outputs/Multiroom Outputs:Connect these jacks to an optional, externalpower amplifier for applications where higherpower is desired, or to power up loudspeakers ina different room.

" Video 3 Component Video Inputs:Connect the Y/Pr/Pb component video outputs ofan HDTV Set-top convertor, satellite receiver, orother video source device with component videooutputs to these jacks.

# Video 3 Video Inputs: Connect these jacksto the PLAY/OUT composite or S-Video jacks onany video source.

$ Video 3 Audio Inputs: Connect these jacksto the PLAY/OUT audio jacks on any audio orvideo source.

% HDMI Output: Connect this jack to theHDMI input on a compatible HDMI-equippedvideo display.

& HDMI Inputs: Connect the HDMI output ofvideo sources such as a DVD player, set-top boxor HDTV tuner to either of these jacks.

NOTE ON VIDEO CONNECTIONS: When con-necting a video source product such as a VCR,DVD player, satellite receiver, cable set-top box,personal video recorder or video game to theAVR 245, you may use either a composite or S-video connection, but not both.

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Power Off ButtonIR Transmitter WindowProgram IndicatorPower On ButtonInput SelectorsAVR SelectorAM/FM Tuner Select6-Channel/8-Channel Direct InputTest ButtonSleep ButtonSurround Mode SelectorNight ModeChannel Select Button⁄ /¤ Buttons‹ ButtonSet ButtonDigital SelectNumeric KeysTuner ModeDirect ButtonTuning Up/DownOSD ButtonDolby Mode Select ButtonDTS Digital Mode SelectorLogic 7 Mode Select ButtonTransport ControlsMultiroomSkip Up/Down ButtonsStereo Mode Select ButtonDTS Neo:6 Mode SelectMacro ButtonsRDS Selector ButtonPreset Up/DownClear ButtonMemory ButtonDelay/Prev. Ch.› ButtonSpeaker SelectMuteVolume Up/DownNightTV/Video SelectorDim Button

NOTE: The function names shown here are eachbutton’s feature when used with the AVR. Mostbuttons have additional functions when usedwith other devices. See page 50-51 for a list ofthese functions.

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IMPORTANT NOTE: The AVR 245’s remote maybe programmed to control up to seven devices,including the AVR. Before using the remote, it isimportant to remember to press the InputSelector button 4 that corresponds to the unityou wish to operate. In addition, the AVR’s remoteis shipped from the factory to operate the AVR andmost Harman Kardon CD or DVD players and cas-sette decks. The remote is also capable of operat-ing a wide variety of other products using thecontrol codes that are part of the remote. Beforeusing the remote with other products, follow theinstructions on pages 47-49 to program the prop-er codes for the products in your system.

It is also important to remember that many of thebuttons on the remote take on different functions, depending on the product selectedusing the Input Selector Button 4. Thedescriptions shown here primarily detail the func-tions of the remote when it is used to operate theAVR. (See page 50-51 for information aboutalternate functions for the remote’s buttons.)

0 Power Off Button: Press this button toplace the AVR or a selected device unit in theStandby mode.

1 IR Transmitter Window: Point this windowtowards the AVR when pressing buttons on theremote to make certain that infrared commands areproperly received.

2 Program Indicator: This three-color indica-tor is used to guide you through the process ofprogramming the remote. (See page 47 for infor-mation on programming the remote.)

3 Power On Button: Press this button to turnon the power to a device selected by pressing oneof the Input Selectors 4 (except Tape).

4 Input Selectors: Pressing one of these but-tons will perform three actions at the same time.First, if the AVR is not turned on, this will powerup the unit. Next, it will select the source shownon the button as the input to the AVR. Finally, itwill change the remote control so that it controlsthe device selected.

The buttons labeled DVD, DMP and HDMI 1 areeach used to select either of two input sources:

• The first press of the DVD Button selects thecomponent connected to the DVD inputs. Asecond press of this button selects thecomponent connected to the CD inputs.

• The first press of the button labeled DMPselects Tape as the input. A second press of thisbutton selects the The Bridge as an input.

• The first press of the HDMI 1 button selects thedevice that is connected to the HDMI 1 jack.A second press selects the device connected tothe HDMI 2 jack.

After pressing one of these buttons you mustpress the AVR Selector button 5 again tooperate the AVR’s functions with the remote.

5 AVR Selector: Pressing this button willswitch the remote so that it will operate the AVR’sfunctions. If the AVR is in the Standby mode, it willalso turn the AVR on.

6 AM/FM Tuner Select: Press this button toselect the AVR’s tuner as the listening choice.Pressing this button when the tuner is in use willselect between the AM and FM bands.

7 6-Channel/8 Channel Direct Input:Press this button to select the device connected tothe 6-Channel Direct Inputs or the 8-Channel Direct Inputs� (the input available will depend on the selection 5.1 or6.1/7.1 made in the surround mode setting,see page 34 for more information).

8 Test Tone: Press this button to begin thesequence used to calibrate the AVR’s output levels.(See page 25 for more information on calibratingthe AVR).

9 Sleep Button: Press this button to place theunit in the Sleep mode. After the time shown inthe display, the AVR will automatically go into theStandby mode. Each press of the button changesthe time until turn-off in the following order:

Hold the button pressed for two seconds to turnoff the Sleep mode setting.Note that this button is also used to changechannels on your TV, VCR and Sat receiver whenthe appropriate source is selected, using thedevice Input Selectors 4.

A Surround Mode Selector: Press this but-ton to select any of the HALL, THEATER or VMAxsurround modes. Note that depending on thetype of input, some modes are not always avail-able. (See page 32 - 33 for more informationabout surround modes.) Note that this button isalso used to tune channels on your TV, VCR andSat receiver when the appropriate source isselected using the device Input Selector 4.

B Night Mode: Press this button to activatethe Night mode. This mode is available only withDolby Digital encoded sources, and it preservesdialog (center channel) intelligibilty at low vol-ume levels (See page 21 for more information).

C Channel Select Button: This button isused to start the process of setting the AVR’soutput levels with an external source. Once thisbutton is pressed, use the ⁄/¤ buttons D toselect the channel being adjusted, then press theSet button F, followed by the ⁄/¤ buttonsD again, to change the level setting.(See page 37 for more information.)

D ⁄/¤ Buttons: These multipurpose buttonsare used to change or scroll through items in theon-screen menus or on the front panel or tomake configuration settings such as digital inputsor delay timing. When changing a setting, first

press the button for the function or setting to bechanged (e.g., press the Digital Select ButtonG to change a digital input) and then pressone of these buttons to scroll through the list ofoptions or to increase or decrease a setting. Thesections in this manual describing the individualfeatures and functions contain specific informa-tion on using these buttons for each application.

When the AVR remote is being programmed forthe codes of another device, these buttons are alsoused in the “Auto Search” process (See page 47for more information on programming the remote.)

E ‹ Button: This button is used to change themenu selection or setting during some of thesetup procedures for the AVR.

F Set Button: This button is used to enter settings into the AVR’s memory. It is also used inthe setup procedures for delay time, speaker con-figuration and channel output level adjustment.

G Digital Select: Press this button to assignone of the digital inputs ��*Ó to a source.(See page 36 for more information on using digital inputs.)

H Numeric Keys: These buttons serve as aten-button numeric keypad to enter tuner presetpositions. They are also used to select channelnumbers when TV, VCR or Sat receiver has beenselected on the remote, or to select track num-bers on a CD, DVD or LD player, depending onhow the remote has been programmed.

I Tuner Mode: Press this button when thetuner is in use to select between automatictuning and manual tuning. When the button ispressed so MANUAL appears in the MainInformation Display Ò, pressing the Tuningbuttons K) will move the frequency up ordown in single-step increments. When the FMband is in use and AUTO appears in the MainInformation Display Ò, pressing this buttonwill change to monaural reception making evenweek stations audible. (See page 45 for moreinformation.)

J Direct Button: Press this button when thetuner is in use to start the sequence for directentry of a station’s frequency. After pressing thebutton simply press the proper Numeric KeysH to select a station (See page 45 for moreinformation on the tuner).

K Tuning Up/Down: When the tuner is in use,these buttons will tune up or down through theselected frequency band. If the Tuner Mode but-ton I has been pressed or the Band button !on the front panel was held pressed so thatAUTO appears in the Main InformationDisplay Ò, pressing either of the buttons willcause the tuner to seek the next station withacceptable signal strength for quality reception.When the MANUAL appears in the MainInformation Display Ò, pressing these but-tons will tune stations in single-step increments.(See page 45 for more information.)

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L OSD Button: Press this button to activatethe On Screen Display (OSD) system used to setup or adjust the AVR’s parameters.

M Dolby Mode Selector: This button is usedto select one of the available Dolby Surround processing modes. Each press of this button willselect one of the Dolby Pro Logic II modes, Dolby3 Stereo or Dolby Digital. Note that the DolbyDigital mode is only available with a digital inputselected and the other modes only as long as aDolby Digital source is not playing (except ProLogic II with Dolby Digital 2.0 recordings, seepage 32-33). See page 30 for the available Dolbysurround mode options.

N DTS Digital Mode Selector: When a DTSsource is in use the AVR will select the appropri-ate mode automatically and no other mode willbe available. Pressing this button will display themode currently selected by the AVR´s decoder,depending on the surround material played andthe speaker setting. When a DTS source is not inuse, this button has no function. (See page 32-33for the available DTS options.)

O Logic 7 Selector: Press this button to selectone of the available Logic 7 surround modes. (Seepage 32-33 for the available Logic 7 options.)

P Transport Control Buttons: These buttonsdo not have any functions for the AVR, but theymay be programmed for the forward/reverse playoperation of a wide variety of CD or DVD players,and audio or video- cassette recorders. (See page47 for more information on programming theremote.)

Q Multi-Room: Press this button to activatethe Multiroom system or to begin the process ofchanging the input or volume level for the secondzone. (See page 43 for more information on theMultiroom system.)

� Skip Up/Down Buttons: These buttons donot have a direct function with the AVR, butwhen used with a compatibly programmed CD orDVD player/changer they will change the trackson the disc currently being played.

� Stereo Mode Selector: Press this buttonto select a stereo playback mode. When the but-ton is pressed so that SURROUNDOFFappears in the Main Information Display Ò,with only the Surr Off Surround ModeIndicator ( lit, the AVR will operate in abypass mode with true fully analog, two-channelleft/right stereo mode with no surround process-ing or bass management as opposed to othermodes where digital processing is used. Whenthe button is pressed so that SURROUNDOFF appears in the Main InformationDisplay Ò, with both the DSP and Surr OffSurround Mode Indicators ( lit, you mayenjoy a two-channel presentation of the soundalong with the benefits of bass management.When the button is pressed so that 5 CHSTEREO or 7 CHSTEREO appears, thestereo signal is routed to all five speakers, if

installed. (See page 22 for more information onstereo playback modes).

� DTS Neo:6 Mode Selector: Pressing thisselector button cycles the AVR through the various DTS Neo:6 modes, which extract a five-,six- or seven-channel surround field from two-channel program material (from PCM sourceor analog input signal). The first press selects thelast DTS Neo:6 surround mode that was in use,and each subsequent press selects the nextmode.

� Macro Buttons: Press these buttons tostore or recall a “Macro”, which is a pre-pro-grammed sequence of commands stored in theremote. (See page 48 for more information onstoring and recalling macros).

� RDS Select Button: Press this button to dis-play the various messages that are part of the RDSdata system of the AVR’s tuner. (See page 46 formore information on RDS).

� Preset Up/Down: When the tuner is in use,press these buttons to scroll through the stationsprogrammed into the AVR’s memory. When CD orDVD is selected using the Input Selector button4, these buttons may function as SlowFwd/Rev (DVD) or ”+10” (CD, CDR).

� Clear Button: Press this button to clearincorrect entries when using the remote to directlyenter a radio station’s frequency.

Memory Button: Press this button to enter aradio station into the AVR ’s preset memory. Twounderline indicators will flash at the right side ofthe Main Information Display Ò, you thenhave five seconds to enter a preset memory loca-tion using the Numeric Keys H. (See page 45for more information).

Delay/Prev Ch.: Press this button to beginthe process for setting the delay times used bythe AVR when processing surround sound. Afterpressing this button, the delay times are enteredby pressing the Set button F and then usingthe ⁄/¤ buttons D to change the setting.Press the Set button again to complete theprocess. (See page 28 for more information).

� › Button: Press this button to change a set-ting or selection when configuring many of theAVR’s settings.

� Speaker Select: Press this button to beginthe process of configuring the AVR’s BassManagement System for use with the type ofspeakers used in your system. Once the buttonhas been pressed, use the ⁄/¤ buttons D toselect the channel you wish to set up.Press the Set Button F and then select thespeaker type (Large, Small or None) appropriatewith the speaker in use. (See page 25 for moreinformation).

� Mute: Press this button to momentarilysilence the AVR or TV set being controlled,depending on which device has been selected.When the AVR remote is being programmed tooperate another device, this button is pressed withthe Input Selector button 4 to begin the pro-gramming process. (See page 47 for more infor-mation on programming the remote).

Volume Up/Down: Press these buttons toraise or lower the system volume.

� Night Mode: Press this button to activatethe Night mode. This mode is available only withDolby Digital encoded sources, and it preservesdialog (center channel) intelligibilty at low vol-ume levels (See page 21 for more information).

� TV/Video Button: This button does nothave a direct function on the AVR, but when usedwith a compatibly programmed VCR, DVD orsatellite receiver that has a “TV/Video” function,pressing this button will switch between the out-put of the player or receiver and the externalvideo input to that player. Consult the Owner’sManual for your specific player or receiver for thedetails of how it implements this function.

NOTE: With the press of any remote button theInput Selector button 45 associatedwith the botton pressed will briefly flash red toconfirm the transmission of the command, aslong as there is a function for that button withthe device selected (see function list on pages 50-51).

� Dim Button: Press this button to activatethe Dimmer function, which reduces the bright-ness of the front-panel display, or turns it offentirely. The first press of the button shows thedefault state. Press the button again to changethe display to reduce the brightness by 50%, andpress it again within five seconds and the maindisplay will go completely dark. Note that thissetting is temporary; regardless of any changes,the display will always return to full brightnesswhen the AVR is turned on. The blue illuminationaround the Power Indicator 3 will alwaysremain at full brightness regardless of the settingto remind you that the AVR is still turned on.


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Installation and Connections

After unpacking the unit, and placing it on a solidsurface capable of supporting its weight, you willneed to make the connections to your audio andvideo equipment.

Audio Equipment Connections

We recommend that you use high-quality inter-connect cables when making connections tosource equipment and recorders to preserve theintegrity of the signals.

When making connections to audio sourceequipment or speakers it is always a good practice to unplug the unit from the AC wall outlet. This prevents any possibility ofaccidentally sending audio or transient signals tothe speakers that may damage them.

1. Connect the analog output of a CD player tothe CD inputs .

NOTE: When the CD player has both fixed andvariable audio outputs it is best to use the fixedoutput unless you find that the input to thereceiver is so low that the sound is noisy, or sohigh that the signal is distorted.

2. Connect the analog Play/Out jacks of a cas-sette deck, MD, CD-R or other audio recorder tothe Tape Input jacks �. Connect the analogRecord/In jacks on the recorder to the TapeOutput jacks � on the AVR.

3. Connect the digital output of any digitalsources such as a CD or DVD changer or player,advanced video game, a digital satellite receiver,HDTV tuner or digital cable set-top box or theoutput of a compatible computer sound card tothe Optical and Coaxial Digital Inputs��*Ó.We recommend connecting the coaxial digitalaudio output of your DVD player to the Coax 1Digital Audio Input�, since that digital inputis assigned to the DVD source by default.

The Video 2/Cable/Sat source defaults to theOptical 1 Digital Audio Input�. If yourcable television set-top box or satellite receiver isequipped with an optical digital audio output,we recommend that you connect it to this inputto obtain the benefits of higher-quality digitalaudio (such as PCM, Dolby Digital 2.0 or DolbyDigital 5.1 signals when broadcast by your cableor satellite provider).

NOTE: If you wish for your digital source deviceto be available for use by the multiroom system,you will need to connect its analog audio outputsto the appropriate inputs on the AVR 245, as themultiroom system is not capable of distributingdigital signals to the remote zone.

4. Connect the Coaxial or Optical DigitalOutputs � on the rear panel of the AVR to thematching digital input connections on a CD-R orMiniDisc recorder.

5. Assemble the AM Loop Antenna supplied withthe unit as shown below. Connect it to the AMand GND screw terminals �.

6. Connect the supplied FM antenna to the FM(75 ohm) connection �. The FM antenna maybe an external roof antenna, an inside poweredor wire lead antenna or a connection from acable system. Note that if the antenna or connec-tion uses 300-ohm twin-lead cable, you shoulduse a 300-ohm-to-75-ohm adapter to make theconnection.

7. With the AVR 245 turned off, connect theoptional Harman Kardon to Digital Media Player (DMP) Connector�.Your compatible Apple® iPod® may be docked in

when you wish to use it as your audiosource device. Video materials stored on the iPodare not able to be viewed using the AVR.

8. Connect the front, center and surroundspeaker outputs �� to the respectivespeakers.

To assure that all the audio signals are carried toyour speakers without loss of clarity orresolution, we suggest that you use high-qualityspeaker cable. Many brands of cable areavailable and the choice of cable may be influen-ced by the distance between your speakers andthe receiver, the type of speakers you use,personal preferences and other factors. Yourdealer or installer is a valuable resource toconsult in selecting the proper cable.

Regardless of the brand of cable selected, we recommend that you use a cable constructed offine, multistrand copper with an area greater than2 mm2.

Cable with an area of 1.5 mm2 may be used forshort runs of less than 4 m. We do not recom-mend that you use cables with an area less than1mm2 due to the power loss and degradation inperformance that will occur.

Cables that are run inside walls should have theappropriate markings to indicate listing with anyappropriate testing agency standards. Questionsabout running cables inside walls should bereferred to your installer or a licensed electricianwho is familiar with the applicable local buildingcodes in your area.

When connecting wires to the speakers, be certain to observe proper polarity. Note that thepositive (+) terminal of each speaker connectionnow carries a specific color code as noted onpage 8. However, most speakers will still use ared terminal for the postive (+) connection.Connect the “negative” or “black” wire to thesame terminal on both the receiver and thespeaker.

NOTE: While most speaker manufacturersadhere to an industry convention of using blackterminals for negative and red ones for positive,some manufacturers may vary from this configu-ration. To assure proper phase and optimal per-formance, consult the identification plate on yourspeaker or the speaker’s manual to verify polarity.If you do not know the polarity of your speaker,ask your dealer for advice before proceeding, orconsult the speaker’s manufacturer.

We also recommend that the length of cableused to connect speaker pairs be identical. Forexample, use the same length piece of cable toconnect the front-left and front-right or surround-left and surround-right speakers, evenif the speakers are a different distance from theAVR.

9. Connections to a subwoofer are normallymade via a line level audio connection from theSubwoofer Output� to the line-level inputof a subwoofer with a built-in amplifier. When apassive subwoofer is used, the connection firstgoes to a power amplifier, which will be connect-ed to one or more subwoofer speakers. If you areusing a powered subwoofer that does not haveline-level input connections, follow the instruc-tions furnished with the speaker for connectioninformation.

10. If an external multi-channel audio sourcewith 5.1 outputs such as an external digitalprocessor/decoder, DVD-Audio or SACD player isused, connect the outputs of that device to the 8-Channel Direct Inputs�.

Video Equipment Connections

Video equipment is connected in the same manneras audio components. Again, the use of high-quality interconnect cables is recommended topreserve signal quality. To ensure best video per-formance S-Video sources should be connectedto the AVR only with their S-Video In/Outputs,not with their composite video connectors too.

1. Connect a VCR’s audio and video Play/Outjacks to the Video 2 In jacks �� on the rearpanel. The Audio and Video Record/In jacks onthe VCR should be connected to the Video 1Out jacks� on the AVR.

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9. If you have a camcorder, video game or otheraudio/video device that is connected to the AVRon a temporary, rather than permanent basis,connect the audio, video and digital audio out-puts of that device to the Front Panel Inputs*ÓÔ. A device connected to the Video 4jacks Ô is selected as the Video 4 input, andconnected to the digital jacks *Ó it is selected as "Optical 3" or "Coaxial 3" input.(See page 19 for more information on inputconfiguration.)

10. Connect the AVR to your video display usingone of the following connections, even if you willalso use an HDMI connection:

• If your video display has component videoinputs (Y/Pr/Pb), connect the ComponentVideo Outputs�.

• If your display does not have digital orcomponent video inputs, connect the VideoMonitor Output on the AVR to thematching input on your display. Only oneconnection is needed, and S-video is the higherquality signal.

HDMI Connections

HDMI™ is the abbreviation for High-DefinitionMultimedia Interface, which is quickly becomingthe standard connection point betweenadvanced video/audio source products anddisplays, particularly for high-definition videosignals. HDMI is a digital connection, eliminatingthe need to convert signals back and forth fromdigital to analog.

Some source or display components in yoursystem may use DVI (Digital Video Interface) fordigital video connections. DVI carries the samedigital video signals as HDMI but uses a largerconnector and does not transport audio orcontrol signals. In most cases, you may mix andmatch DVI and HDMI digital video connectionsby using optional connector adapters. Note,however, that some DVI-equipped video displaysare not compatible with the HDCP copyprotection coding that is increasingly carried withsignals connected via HDMI. If you have anHDMI source and a DVI-equipped display, youmay occasionally be unable to view a program ifthe display does not include HDCP. This is not thefault of the AVR or your source; it simplyindicates that the video display is notcompatible.

The AVR 245 is equipped for HDMI switching,which means that it is able to select either of thetwo HDMI inputs as the source that feeds yoursystem’s video display. This preserves the digitalsignal in its original form by passing it directlythrough from source to display. However, thisalso means that the AVR does not have access tothe signal and thus it is not able to add menus oron-screen messages to HDMI signals, or to

process the audio that may be part of the signalin an HDMI connection.

Therefore, the following connections are requiredwhen the AVR 245 is used with HDMI sources:

• Connect the HDMI output of a source to eitherof the HDMI Inputs&.

• Connect the HDMI Output% of the AVR toan HDMI input on your display.

• Connect either an optical or coaxial digitalaudio output from the source to the AVR. Thedefault connections are Coaxial 2� for asource connected to HDMI 1! and Optical 2� for a source connected to HDMI 2&. You may use any digital or analogaudio source in conjunction with the HDMIinputs, but if it varies from the default youmust make a change to the input’s setting, asshown on page 19.

• Even when HDMI inputs are used, it is impor-tant to make sure that a component, S-videoor composite video connection is madebetween the AVR and your display. This isneeded to view both the setup menus and on-screen messages, and to view other (non-HDMI) video sources. The AVR 245 does notconvert analog video signals to HDMI.

• All component inputs/outputs can be used forRGB signals too, in the same way as describedfor the Y/Pr/Pb signals, then connected to thejacks with the corresponding color.But this is only correct as long as only thethree RGB video signals are output by thevideo source, with a sync signal in the "G"signal only, without any sync signal outputseparately by the source.

SCART A/V ConnectionsFor the connections described above your videodevice needs RCA (cinch) connectors or/and S-Video connectors for all Audio and Video signals:Any normal video device (Not SVHS or High 8)for only playback needs 3 RCA jacks, VCRs forrecord and playback even 6 RCA jacks. Any S-Video device (SVHS, High 8) needs 2 RCA(Audio) and 1 S-Video jack (Video), if it´s a play-back unit, or 4 RCA (Audio In/Out) and 2 S-Video (Video In/Out) jacks, if it´s a recordingVCR.

Many european video devices are equipped withRCA (Cinch) or S-Video jacks only partially, notfor all audio and video in/outputs needed asdescribed above, but with a so called Scart orEuro-AV connector (almost rectangular jack with21 pins, see drawings on next page).

2. Although any video device may be connectedto these jacks, we recommend connecting yourTV to the Audio 1 Audio/Video Input Jacks�� so that you may take advantage of the factthat the remote control is preprogrammed withTV product codes for the Video 1 device.For the same reason, we recommend connectingyour video recorder, cable TV converter orsatellite receiver to the Video 2 Audio/VideoInput Jacks��.

3. Connect the analog audio and video outputsof a DVD or laser disc player to the DVD jacks�� .

4. Connect the digital audio outputs of a CD, MDor DVD player, satellite receiver, cable box orHDTV converter to the appropriate Optical orCoaxial Digital Inputs ��*Ó.Remember that the DVD source defaults to theCoaxial 1 Digital Input�. All other sourcesdefault to their analog inputs, although anysource may be assigned to any digital audioinput on the receiver.

NOTE: When connecting a device such as adigital cable box or other set-top tuner productwith a digital audio output, we recommend thatyou connect both the digital and analog outputsof the product to your AVR. The audio inputpolling feature of the AVR will then be able tomake certain that you have a constant audiofeed, since it will automatically switch the audioinput to the analog jacks if the digital feed isinterrupted or not available for a particularchannel.

5. Connect the Composite and S-Video (if S-Video device is in use) Monitor Output jacks on the receiver to the composite and S-Video input of your television monitor or videoprojector.

6. If your DVD player and monitor both havecomponent video connections, connect the com-ponent outputs of the DVD player to the Video1 Component Video Inputs�. Note thateven when component video connections areused the audio connections must still be made toeither the analog DVD Audio Inputs� or anyof the Coaxial or Optical Digital Input jacks��.

7. If another component video device is available,connect it to the Video 2 or Video 3Component Video Input jacks �". Theaudio connections for this device should be madeto either the Video 2 or Video 3 Input jacks"# or any of the Coaxial or Optical DigitalInput jacks ��.

8. If the component video inputs are used,connect the Component Video Output� tothe component video inputs of your TV, projectoror display device.



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In that case the following Scart to Cinchadapters or cables are needed:

• Units for playback, such as satellite receivers,camcorders, DVD or LD players, need anadapter from Scart to 3 RCA plugs, see fig. 1(normal video devices) or from Scart to 2RCA+1 S-Video plugs, see fig. 4 (S-Videodevices).

• HiFi VCRs need an adapter from Scart to 6RCA plugs, see fig. 2 (normal video), or fromScart to 4 Audio+2S-Video jacks, see fig. 5 (S-Video VCR). Read carefully the instructionattached to the adapter to find which of thesix plugs is used for the record signal to theVCR (connect with the AVR´s Out jacks) andfor the playback signal from the VCR (connectwith the AVR´s In jacks). Do not misconnectAudio and Video signals. Don´t hesitate toconsult your dealer, if you are uncertain.

• If you use only normal video devices the TVmonitor needs an adapter from 3 RCA plugsto Scart (fig. 3) only. If also S-Video devices areused an adapter from 2 RCA+1S-Video plugsto Scart is needed additionally (fig. 6), con-nected to the SCART input on your TV that isprovided for S-Video.

Note that only the video plugs (the "yellow"cinch plug in fig. 3 and the S-Video plug in fig. 6) must be connected to the TV MonitorOutput , and the volume on the TV must bereduced to minimum.

Important Note for Adapter Cables:If the cinch connectors of the adapter you’ll useare labeled, connect the Audio and Video ”In”plugs with the corresponding Audio and Video”In” jacks on the AVR (and with a VCR connectthe ”Out” plugs to the ”Out” jacks on the VCR).Note that with some adapter types it may bejust turned around: If no signal is audible/ visiblewhen the VCR is playing connect the “Out”plugs to the ”In” jacks on the AVR and turnedaround. If the adapter plugs are not labeled inthat way, pay attention to the signal flow direc-tions as shown in the diagrams above and in theinstruction attached to the adapter. If uncertain,don’t hesitate to consult your dealer.

Important Notes for S-Video connections:1. Only the S-Video In/Out of S-Video devicesmust be connected to the AVR, NOT both,normal video and S-Video In/Outputs (except theTV, see item below).When both connections are made, only the S-Video signal will be viewed on the screen.

Figure 1:SCART/Cinch-Adapter

for playback;signal flow:

SCART → Cinch

Figure 2:SCART/Cinch-Adapter

for record and playback;signal flow:

SCART ↔ Cinch

Figure 3:Cinch/SCART-Adapter for

playback;signal flow:

Cinch → SCART

Figure 4:SCART/S-Video Adapter


SCART → Cinch


for record and playback;signal flow:

SCART ↔ Cinch



Cinch → SCART

Black

Yellow

Red

Black

Red

Blue1

Yellow

Green1

White

Black

Yellow

Red

Red

Black

S-Video In

Red

Black

S-Video Out

Black

Red

Blue1

Yellow

S-Video In

S-Video Out

1 Also other colours possible, e.g. brown and grey.

Important Note for the Use of SCART-Cinch Adapters:When video sources are connected to the TVdirectly with a SCART cable, specific controlsignals apart from Audio/Video signals will befed to the TV. These specific signals are: With allvideo sources, the signal for automatic inputselection that switches the TV automatically tothe appropriate input as soon as the videosource is started. And with DVD players, thesignals automatically turning the TV to 4:3/16:9format (with 16:9 TVs or with 4:3 TVs withselectable 16:9 format) and turning the RGBvideo decoder of the TV on or off, depending onthe DVD player´s setting. With any adapter cable,these control signals will be lost and theappropriate setting of the TV must be mademanually.

Note for RGB signal with SCART:If you use a unit providing RGB signals on aSCART output (as e.g. most DVD players do) andyou want to use that RGB signal, this SCARToutput must be connected directly to your TV.Although the AVR can switch three-way videosignals (like component signals Y/Pb/Pr), mostTVs need separate sync signals for RGB (alsowith SCART) that cannot be switched andprovided by the AVR.RGB signals can be pathed through the AVR onlywhen no separate sync signal is needed (see last”Video Connection Note” on page 15).

16 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS


System and Power ConnectionsThe AVR 245 is designed for flexible use withmultiroom systems, external control componentsand power amplifiers.

Main Room Remote Control ExtensionIf the receiver is placed behind a solid or smokedglass cabinet door, the obstruction may preventthe remote sensor from receiving commands. Inthis event, the remote sensor of any Harman Kardon or other compatible device, notcovered by the door, or an optional remotesensor may be used. Connect the Remote IROutput of that device or the output of theremote sensor to the Remote IR Input jack .

If other components are also prevented fromreceiving remote commands, only one sensor isneeded. Simply use this unit’s sensor or a remoteeye by running a connection from the RemoteIR Output jack � to the Remote IR Inputjack on Harman Kardon or other compatibleequipment.

Multiroom IR LinkThe key to remote room operation is to link theremote room to the AVR’s location with wire foran infrared receiver and speakers or an amplifier.The remote room IR receiver (this can be anoptional IR receiver or any other remotableHarman Kardon device in the remote room withIR sensor integrated) should be connected to theAVR via standard coaxial cable. Connect theRemote IR Output of the device or of theoptional sensor with the Multiroom IR Inputjack � on the AVR’s rear panel.

If other Harman Kardon compatible sourceequipment is part of the main room installation,the Remote IR Output jack � on the rearpanel should be connected to the IR IN jack onthat source device. This will enable the remoteroom location to control source equipmentfunctions.

NOTE: All remotely controlled components mustbe linked together in a “daisy chain”. Connectthe IR OUT jack of one unit to the IR IN of thenext to establish this chain.

Multiroom Audio ConnectionsDepending on your system`s requirement anddistance from the AVR to the remote room, threeoptions are available for audio connection:

Option 1: Use high-quality, shielded audiointerconnect phono cable from the AVR’slocation to the remote room. In the remoteroom, connect the interconnect cable to a stereopower amplifier. The amplifier will be connectedto the room’s speakers. At the AVR, plug theaudio interconnect cables into the MultiroomOutput Jacks ! on the AVR’s rear panel.

Option 2: Place the amplifier that will providepower to the remote location speakers in thesame room as the AVR, and connect theMultiroom Output jacks ! on the rear panelof the AVR to the audio input of the remoteroom amplifier. Use the appropriate speaker wireto connect the optional power amplifier to theremote speakers. High-quality wire of at least 2.5 mm2 is recommended for long multiroomconnections.

Option 3: Taking advantage of the AVR’s built-in seven-channel amplifier, it is possible to usetwo of the amplifier channels to power speakersin the remote room. When using this option youwill not be able to use the full 7.1-channel capa-bilities of the AVR in the main listening room,but you will be able to add another listeningroom without additional external power ampli-fiers. To use the internal amplifiers to power aremote zone, connect the speakers for theremote room location to the SurroundBack/Multiroom Speaker Outputs�.Before using the remote room you will need toconfigure the amplifiers for surround operationby changing a setting in the Multiroom menu,following the instructions shown on page 43.

NOTE: For all options, you may connect anoptional IR sensor (Harman Kardon He 1000) inthe remote room to the AVR via an appropriatecable. Connect the sensor’s cable to theMultiroom IR Input� on the AVR and usethe remote to control the room volume.Alternatively, you may install an optional volumecontrol between the output of the amplifiers andthe speakers.

NOTE: The AVR 245’s multiroom system is onlycapable of distributing analog audio sources tothe remote zone. Therefore, when connectingyour digital audio equipment (e.g. CD or DVDplayers) as described on page 13, make sure touse both analog and digital audio connectionsto ensure that the devices will be available tothe multiroom system.

AC Power ConnectionsThis unit is equipped with one accessory AC out-lets. It may be used to power Accessory devices,but it should not be used with high-current drawequipment such as power amplifiers. The totalpower draw to the Switched� Outlet mustnot exceed 50 watts.

The Switched� outlet will receive power onlywhen the unit is on completely. This is recom-mended for devices that have no power switchor a mechanical power switch that may be left inthe “ON” position.

NOTE: Many audio and video products go into aStandby mode when they are used withswitched outlets, and cannot be fully turned onusing the outlet alone without a remote controlcommand.

The AVR draws significantly more current thanother household devices such as computers thatuse removable power cords. For that reason, it isimportant that only the cord supplied with theunit (or a direct replacement of identicalcapacity) be used.

Once the power cord is connected, you arealmost ready to enjoy the AVR 245’s incrediblepower and fidelity!


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Speaker Selection

No matter which type or brand of speakers isused, the same model or brand of speakershould be used for the front-left, center andfront-right speakers. This creates a seamlessfront soundstage and eliminates the possibilityof distracting sonic disturbances that occur whena sound moves across mismatched front-channelspeakers.

Speaker Placement

The placement of speakers in a multichannelhome-theater system can have a noticeableimpact on the quality of sound reproduced.

Depending on the type of center-channel speak-er in use and your viewing device, place the cen-ter speaker either directly above or below yourTV, or in the center behind a perforated front-projection screen.

Once the center-channel speaker is installed,position the left-front and right-front speakers sothat they are as far away from one another asthe center-channel speaker is from the preferredlistening position. Ideally, the front-channelspeakers should be placed so that their tweetersare no more than 60cm above or below thetweeter in the center-channel speaker.

They should also be at least 0.5 meter from yourTV set unless the speakers are magneticallyshielded to avoid colourings on the TV screen.Note that most speakers are not shielded, evenwith complete surround sets only the Centerspeaker may be.

Depending on the specifics of your roomacoustics and the type of speakers in use, youmay find that imaging is improved by moving thefront-left and front-right speakers slightly for-ward of the center-channel speaker. If possible,adjust all front loudspeakers so that they areaimed at ear height when you are seated in thelistening position.

Using these guidelines, you’ll find that it takessome experimentation to find the correct loca-tion for the front speakers in your particularinstallation. Don’t be afraid to move thingsaround until the system sounds correct. Optimizeyour speakers so that audio transitions acrossthe front of the room sound smooth.

When the AVR is used in 5.1-channel operation,the preferred location for surround speakers ison the side walls of the room, at or slightlybehind the listening position. In a 6.1-channelsystem, a back surround speaker is required, ide-ally placed at the center of the room's rear wall,pointing directly towards the front center chan-nel speaker. The center of the speaker shouldface you (see below).

In a 7.1-channel system, both side surround andback surround speakers are required. The centerof the speaker should face you (see below).

Rear surround speakers are required when a full7.1-channel system is installed, and they mayalso be used in 5.1 channel mode as an alterna-tive mounting position when it is not practical toplace the main surround speakers at the sides ofthe room. Speakers may be placed on a rearwall, behind the listening position. As with theside speakers, the center of the rear surroundsshould face you. The speakers should be no morethan 2 meters behind the rear of the seatingarea.

It is appropriate to configure the AVR 245 foreither 5.1- or 7.1-channel operation, but not for6.1 channels. When 6.1-channel programmaterial or a 6.1-channel processing mode is inuse, material for the surround back channel willbe outputted simultaneously through both theSurround Back Left and Right SpeakerOutputs�. Connecting only one loudspeakerto these speaker terminals will not only depriveyou of the benefits of 7.1-channel surroundmodes, such as Logic 7, but will also interferewith the functioning of EzSet+ speaker setupand calibration, as described on page 23. It mayalso put undesirable strain on the surround backamplifier circuits and power supplies.

A) Front Channel Speaker Installation withDirect-View TV Sets or Rear-Screen Projectors

At least 15 cm from celling

At least 60 cm

5.1-Channel System

6.1-Channel System

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System Configuration

Subwoofers produce largely nondirectionalsound, so they may be placed almost anywhere ina room. Actual placement should be based onroom size and shape and the type of subwooferused. One method of finding the optimal locationfor a subwoofer is to begin by placing it in thefront of the room, about 15 cm from a wall, ornear the front corner of the room. Anothermethod is to temporarily place the subwoofer inthe spot where you will normally sit, and thenwalk around the room until you find a spot wherethe subwoofer sounds best. Place the subwooferin that spot. You should also follow the instruc-tions of the subwoofer’s manufacturer, or youmay wish to experiment with the best location fora subwoofer in your listening room.

Once the speakers have been placed in the roomand connected, the remaining steps are to pro-gram the system configuration memories.

Although it is necessary to assign input/outputsettings and surround mode choices manually, werecommend that you take advantage of thepower and precision of EzSet+ to automaticallyselect and enter the settings for all other audioparameters. This will not only save you time; itwill ensure that your room is calibrated andequalized with an accuracy not possible whenthese settings are made manually. You are nowready to power up the AVR 245 to begin thesefinal adjustments.

First Turn On

You are now ready to power up the AVR to beginthese final adjustments.

1. Plug the Power Cable� into an unswitchedAC outlet.

2. Press the Main Power Switch 1 in until itlatches and the word “OFF” on the top of theswitch disappears inside the front panel. Notethat the Power Indicator 3 will turnorange, indicating that the unit is in theStandby mode.

3. Remove the protective plastic film from themain front-panel lens. If left in place, the filmmay affect the performance of your remotecontrol.

4. Install the three supplied AAA batteries in theremote as shown. Be certain to follow the (+)and (–) polarity indicators that are on the topof the battery compartment.

5. Turn the AVR on either by pressing the SystemPower Control 2 or the Input SourceSelector % on the front panel, or via theremote by pressing the Power On Button3, AVR Selector 5 or any of the InputSelectors 46 on the remote. The PowerIndicator 3 will turn blue to confirm that theunit is on, and the Main InformationDisplay Ò will also light up.

NOTE: After pressing one of the Input Selectorbuttons 4 to turn the unit on, press the AVRSelector 5 to have the remote control the AVRfunctions.

Using the On-Screen Display

When making the following adjustments, youmay find them easier to make via the unit’s on-screen display system. These easy-to-readdisplays give you a clear picture of the currentstatus of the unit and facilitate speaker, delay,input or digital selection you are making.

To view the on-screen displays, make certain youhave made a connection from the Video MonitorOut jack on the rear panel to the compositeor S-Video input of your TV or projector. In orderto view the AVR’s displays, the correct video inputmust be selected on your video display. Note thatthe on-screen menus are not available when acomponent video display is in use.

IMPORTANT NOTE: When viewing the on-screenmenus using a CRT-based projector, plasma displayor any direct-view CRT monitor or television, it isimportant that they not be left on the screen for anextended period of time.As with any video display,but particularly with projectors, constant display ofa static image such as these menus or video gameimages may cause the image to be permanently“burned into” the CRT. This type of damage is notcovered by the AVR warranty and may not becovered by the projector TV set’s warranty.

The AVR has two on-screen display modes,“Semi-OSD” and “Full-OSD.” When makingconfiguration adjustments, it is recommendedthat the Full-OSD mode be used. This will place acomplete status report or option listing on thescreen, making it easier to view the availableoptions and make the settings on the screen. TheSemi-OSD mode uses one-line displays only.

Note that when the full OSD system is in use, themenu selections are not shown in the Infor-mation Display Ò. When the full OSD menusystem is used, OSDONwill appear in theMain Information Display Ò to remind youthat a video display must be used.

When the semi-OSD system is used in conjunc-tion with the discrete configuration buttons, theon screen display will show a single line of textwith the current menu selection. That selectionwill also be shown in the Main InformationDisplay Ò.

The full OSD system can always be turned on oroff by pressing the OSD button L. When thisbutton is pressed the MASTERMENU(Figure 1) will appear, and adjustments are madefrom the individual menus. Note that the menuswill remain on the screen for 20 seconds after thelatest action was made on the screen menu, thenthey will “time-out” and disappear from thescreen. The time-out may be increased to asmuch as 50 seconds by going to theADVANCEDSELECTmenu, and changingthe item titled FULLOSDTIMEOUT.

The semi-OSD system is also available as a sys-tem default, although it may be turned off byusing the ADVANCEDSELECTmenu. (Seepage 42). With the semi-OSD system, you maymake adjustments directly, by pressing the but-tons on the front panel or remote control for thespecific parameter to be adjusted. For example, tochange the digital input for any of the sources,press the Digital Select Button ÛG andthen any of the Selector buttons ‹/› 7 or⁄/¤ D on the front panel or remote.

Figure 1

System Setup

The AVR 245 features an advanced memorysystem that enables you to establish differentconfigurations for the speaker configuration,digital input, surround mode, delay times,crossover frequencies and speaker setting foreach input source. To ease the speaker setting,the same speaker setting can also be made for allinputs. This flexibility enables you to custom tailorthe way in which you listen to each source andhave the AVR memorize them. This means, forexample, that you may associate differentsurround modes and analog or digital inputs withdifferent sources, or set different speaker configu-rations with the resultant changes to the bassmanagement system or the use of the centerspeaker and/or the Subwoofer. Once thesesettings are made, they will automatically berecalled whenever you select that input.

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However, we recommend that the first time youuse the AVR, you take advantage of the simplicityof configuring the system using the EzSet+process, which takes the guesswork out of speak-er size and delay settings, and balances thespeaker output levels to tailor the AVR’s soundpresentation to your specific system and room.Before beginning the EzSet+ procedure, there area few adjustments that need to be made toensure accurate results.

The factory default settings for the AVR 245 haveall inputs configured for an analog audio inputexcept for the DVD input, where the CoaxialDigital Input� is the default and the Video 2input, where the Optical Digital Audio Input� is the default. Once the DSP processing systemis used for the first time for any input, the speakersettings will automatically default to “Small” atall positions with the subwoofer set to “LFE.” Thedefault setting for the surround modes is Logic 7Music, although Dolby Digital or DTS will auto-matically be selected as appropriate when asource with digital encoding is in use.

Before using the unit, you will probably want tochange the settings for most inputs so that theyare properly configured to reflect the use ofdigital or analog inputs and the surround modeassociated with the input. Remember that sincethe AVR memorizes the settings for each inputindividually, you will need to make these adjust-ments for each input used. However, once theyare made, further adjustment is only requiredwhen system components are changed.

To make this process as quick and as easy aspossible, we suggest that you use the full-OSDsystem with the on-screen menus, and stepthrough each input.It is recommended that you record your settingsfor each input using the work-sheets in theappendix to this manual, in the event there is apower loss or if you need to reenter the settingsfor some other reason.

Input SetupThe first step in configuring the AVR is to selectan input, i.e. to associate an analog or digitalinput with each input source in use, e.g. CD orDVD. Note that once an input is selected, all set-tings for the Digital Input, Speaker Configuration,Delay and Surround Mode will ”attach”themselves to that input and be stored in anonvolatile memory. This means that once made,the selection of an input will automatically recallthose settings. For that reason, the proceduresdescribed below must be repeated for each inputsource so that you have the opportunity to cus-tom tailor each source to your specific listeningrequirements. However, once made they need notbe changed again unless you need to alter asetting.

When using the full-OSD system to make thesetup adjustments, press the OSD button Lonce so that the MASTERMENU (Figure 1)appears. Note that the › cursor will be next tothe INPUTSETUP line. Press the Set buttonF to enter the menu and the INPUTSETUPmenu (Figure 2) will appear on thescreen. Press the ‹/› buttons E� until thedesired input name appears in the highlightedvideo, as well as being indicated in the frontpanel Input Indicators by the blue LED nextto the desired input name. If the input will use thestandard left/right analog inputs, no furtheradjustment is needed.

Figure 2

The AVR offers you the option of renaming eachinput (except tuner) as it appears in the on-screenand front panel messages. This is helpful if youhave more than one VCR, if you wish to associatea specific product brand name with the input, orto simply enter any name that will help you toremember which source is being selected.

To change the input name, press the ⁄/¤

Navigation Button D on the remote so thatthe ➞ cursor is pointing to TITLE. Next, pressand hold the Set Button F for a few secondsuntil a flashing box appears to the right of thecolon. Immediately release the Set Button F,as you are now ready to enter the device name.

Press the ⁄/¤ Navigation Button D andnote that a complete set of alpha-numeric charac-ters will appear with the start of the alphabet incapital letters followed by the lower-case lettersand then numbers and symbols. When you pressthe ¤ Navigation Button D, a series ofsymbols and numbers will appear, followed by areverse list of the alphabet in lower-case letters.Press the button either way until the first letter ofthe desired name appears. If you wish to enter ablank space as the first character, press the ›Navigation Button �.

When the desired character appears, press the ›Navigation Button � and repeat the processfor the next letter, and continue until the desiredname is entered, up to a maximum of fourteencharacters.

Press the Set Button F to enter the inputname into the system memory and to proceedwith the configuration process.

If your system includes any sources that areequipped with Y/Pr/Pb component video outputs,the AVR is able to switch them to send the propersignals to your video display. All ComponentVideo Inputs��" may be assigned to anysource for added system flexibility. The defaultsetting is for the Video 1 Component VideoInput� to be assigned to the DVD, with theComponent Video 2 Jacks� assigned to theother inputs. If your system does not include com-ponent video at this time, or if you do not need tochange these defaults, press the ¤ NavigationButton D to go to the next setting.

To change the Component Video assignment, firstmake certain that the ➞ cursor is pointing to theCOMPONENTIN line on the menu screen,and then press the ‹/› Navigation ButtonE� until you see the desired input in thehighlighted video. The clicking noise that you willhear when the component video inputs isswitched is normal, due to the relay used toensure proper isolation between the three inputs.

If your video display has component video inputsbut your source device only uses S-video or com-posite video (e.g., an older VCR), then you maybenefit from the AVR 245’s video transcoding, inwhich composite and S-video signals aretranscoded to higher-quality component video,enabling a single cable connection from the AVRto the television.

The CONVERT option that appears on theCOMPONENTIN line in Figure 2 indicatesthat the source is connected using either compos-ite or S-video. The video signal will be transcodedto component video and will be available at thecomponent video monitor outputs. If yourtelevision is not component-video-capable, youmay view this source using the composite or S-video monitor outputs.

Note: Although the video signal is transcoded tothe component video format, it is not processedor upscaled.

When the desired component input has beenselected, press the ¤ Navigation Button Dgo to the next setting.



AUDIO IN: By default, the analog audio inputsare assigned at the factory to all sources, with thefollowing exceptions:

Table – Default Digital Audio Assignments

If you used a digital audio connection for anothersource, you will need to change this setting toassign the correct digital audio input to thesource, even if you also connected the analogaudio outputs of the source to the receiver. Movethe cursor to this line, and press the ‹/› Buttonsuntil the correct digital input appears.

Some digital video input sources, such as a cablebox or HDTV set-top may change between analogand digital outputs, depending on which channelis in use. The AVR’s Auto Polling feature allowsyou to avoid losing the audio feed when this hap-pens by permitting both analog and digital con-nections to the same source on the AVR. Digitalaudio is the default, and the unit will automati-cally switch to the analog audio if the digitalaudio stream stops.

In cases where only a digital source is used, youmay wish to disable the Auto Polling feature toprevent the AVR from trying to “find” an analogsource when the digital source is paused. To turnAuto Polling off for any input, first make certainthat the ➞ cursor is pointing to the AUTOPOLL line on the menu screen. Next, press the‹/› Navigation Button E� so that OFFis highlighted in reverse video. Repeat the proce-dure at any time by highlighting ON to restorethe Auto Polling feature.

DMP SETTING: If you select DMP/The Bridge asyour source input, you will notice that theAUDIOIN line of the INPUTSETUPmenu has been replaced by the option GOTODMPSETTING. See Figure 3.

Figure 3

Since The Bridge is connected to the AVR using adedicated audio connection, it isn’t possible toselect a different audio input for this source.However, there are several special settings used

only with The Bridge. Selecting GOTODMPSETTING displays the DMPSETTINGmenu (see Figure 4).

Figure 4

MODE: The first line of the DMPSETTINGmenu indicates that the iPod will be used to listento music (or other audio materials).

REPEAT: Set REPEAT to ONE, ALL or OFFto repeat one track, all tracks in an album orplaylist, or not to repeat any tracks.

SHUFFLE: Set SHUFFLE to SONGS to playall songs on the iPod in random order. TheALBUMS setting plays all albums in randomorder, with each album’s tracks played in albumorder.

RESUME: Set RESUME to ON to resume play-back of a track from the point where it was inter-rupted by turning off the AVR, switching sourceson the AVR, or removing the iPod from TheBridge. Set RESUME to OFF if you wish torestart play from the beginning of the track afterinterruptions.

CHARGE IN ST-BY: Your iPod will automaticallycharge its battery while docked in The Bridge withthe AVR turned on. Set CHARGEINST-BYto ON to enable charging even when the AVR isin Standby mode (but not completely off). WhenCHARGEINST-BY is set to OFF, the iPodwill only charge when the AVR is turned on.

Note: In order to access the DMPSETTINGmenu, you need to press the AVR Selector on theremote so that it operates the AVR 245. You maythen press the OSD Button and use theNavigation and Set Buttons, as usual, with theon-screen menu system. When you are ready toreturn to operation of your iPod using the remote,remember to press the DMP/The Bridge Selectorso that the transport and other controls operateThe Bridge.

To simplify use, you may wish to program twomacros on your remote, one to select the AVR andissue the commands within the OSD system todisplay the DMPSETTINGmenu, and a sec-ond macro to remove the menu from the displayand return the remote to operation of The Bridge.See the Macros section of the AdvancedFunctions section of the manual for more infor-mation on programming macros.

The next lines in the Input Setup menu controlwhether or not the bass/treble tone controls arein the signal path. The normal default is for themto be in-line, but if you wish to remove them fromthe circuit for “flat” response, first make certainthat the ➞ cursor is pointing to the TONE line onthe menu and press the ‹/› NavigationButton E so that OUT is highlighted inreverse video.

If you wish to leave the tone controls in the signalpath, the amount off boost or cut for bass andtreble may be adjusted by pressing the ⁄/¤

Navigation Button E so that the ➞ cursor isnext to the line for the setting you wish to adjust.Next, press the ‹/› Navigation Button Euntil the desired setting is shown.

When all needed adjustments have been made,press the ¤ Button D until the ➞ cursor isnext to BACKTOMASTERMENU to contin-ue with the system configuration.

Surround SetupThe next step for that input is to set the surroundmode you wish to use with that input. Sincesurround modes are a matter of personal taste,feel free to select any mode you wish – you maychange it later. The Surround Mode chart on page32-33 may help you select the mode best suitedto the input source selected. For example you mayselect Dolby Pro Logic II or Logic 7 for mostanalog inputs and Dolby Digital for inputs con-nected to digital sources. In the case of inputssuch as a CD Player, Tape Deck or Tuner, you maywish to set the mode to Stereo, if that is your pre-ferred listening mode for standard stereo sources,where it is unlikely that surround encodedmaterial will be used. Alternatively, the 5 ChannelStereo or Logic 7 Music mode may also be a goodchoice for stereo-only source material.

It is easiest to complete the surround setup usingthe full-OSD on-screen menus. From theMASTERmenu (Figure 1), press the ⁄/¤

buttons D until the ➞ cursor is next to theSURROUNDSELECTmenu. Press the Set Button F so that the SURROUNDSELECTmenu (Figure 5) is on the screen.

Figure 5

Each of the option lines on this menu (Figure 5)selects the surround mode category, and withineach of those categories there will be a choice ofthe specific mode options.

Source Input Default Digital Audio Input

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The choice of modes will vary according to thespeaker configuration in your system.

When the SURRBACK line of theSPEAKERSETUPmenu (Figure 9) is set toNONE the AVR will be configured for 5.1-channel operation, and only the modesappropriate to a five-speaker system will appear.

When the SURRBACK line of theSPEAKERSETUPmenu (Figure 9) is set toSMALL or LARGE the AVR will be configuredfor 6.1/7.1-channel operation, and additionalmodes such as Dolby Digital EX and 7 STEREO orLogic 7 7.1 will appear. In addition, the modesDTS ES (Discrete) and DTS+NEO:6 (DTS ESMatrix) available in the AVR 245 will not appearunless a digital source is playing the correctbitstream.

In addition, some of the modes available in theAVR will not appear unless a digital source isselected and is playing the correct bitstream.

Remember that when you use only a single, sur-round back speaker, you will get the benefits of a6.1/7.1 system, but with only one speakerinstalled at the back of the room. The modeindications will show 7.1 in some cases, but noadditional adjustment is needed for 6.1 opera-tion. Remember that the AVR will combine theleft and right surround back channel informationpresent in 7.1 modes such as Logic 7/7.1 and 7-channel stereo, outputting the information as asingle surround back channel.

Note: When a Dolby Digital or DTS source isselected and playing, the AVR will select theappropriate surround mode automatically, nomatter which surround mode was selected forthat input as default. Then no other surroundmodes will be available, except all Pro Logic IImodes with Dolby Digital 2 channel (2.0)recordings (see page 36).

To select the mode that will be used as the initialdefault for an input, first press the ⁄/¤ buttonsD until the on-screen cursor is next to thedesired mode’s master category name. Next, pressthe Set Button F to view the sub-menu. Pressthe ‹/› Buttons E� to scroll through theavailable choices, and then press the ¤ ButtonD so that the cursor is next to BACK TOMASTER MENU to continue the setup process.

On the DOLBYSURROUNDmenu (Figure 6),the selection choices include Dolby Digital, DolbyPro Logic II or llx Music, Dolby Pro Logic II or llxCinema, Dolby Pro Logic II and Dolby 3 Stereo.The Dolby Digital EX and Dolby Pro Logic IIxmodes are only available when the system is setfor 6.1/7.1 operation by configuring the SurroundBack speakers to “Small” or “Large” as describedon page 25. When a disc is playing that containsa special “flag” signal in the digital audio datastream, the EX mode will be selected automati-cally. It may also be selected using this menu orthrough the front panel or remote controls asshown on page 36. A complete explanation ofthese modes is found on Page 32-33. Note thatwhen the Dolby Digital mode is selected there areadditional settings available for the Night modethat are associated with the surround mode only,not with the input. That´s why these settings mustbe made only once, not with each input in use.They are described later in the next main chapter(see below).

Figure 6

When the ➞ cursor is pointing to the MODEline, press the ‹/› Navigation ButtonsE� to select the desired Dolby surroundmode, again remembering that the choice ofavailable modes will vary with the type of pro-gram material being played and the number ofspeakers in your system configuratioin.

When Dolby Pro Logic II Music or Dolby Pro LogicIIx Music is selected as the listening mode, threespecial settings are available to tailor the soundfield to your listening room environment and yourindividual taste and preferences. (When otherDolby Surround modes are selected, dotted lineswill indicate that these settings are not active.)

• Center Width: This setting adjusts the balanceof the vocal information in the front soundstagebetween the center and front left/rightspeakers. The lower settings spread the centerchannel sound more broadly into the left andright channels. A higher number (up to “7”)produces a tighter center channel presentatioin.

• Dimension: This setting alters the perceiveddepth of the surround field by creating ashallower presentation that appears to movesounds toward the front of the room, or adeeper presentation that appears to move thecenter of the sound field toward the back of theroom. The setting of “O” is a neutral default,with the range of adjustment shown as “R-3”for a deeper, rear-oriented sound to “F-3” for ashallower, front-oriented sound.

• Panorama: Switch this setting on or off to addan enveloping wrap-around presentation thatincreases the perception of sound along thesides of the room.

To change these parameters, press the ⁄/¤Navigation Buttons D while the DOLBYSURROUNDmenu is on the screen until the ➞cursor is pointing to the line on the menu withthe parameter you wish to change. Then, pressthe ‹/› Navigation Buttons E� to alterthe setting to your taste.

Note that when the Dolby Digital mode isselected there are additional settings available forthe Night mode that are associated with thesurround mode only, not with the input. That´swhy these settings must be made only once, notwith each input in use.

Night Mode SettingsThe Night mode is a feature of Dolby Digital thatuses special processing to preserve the dynamicrange and full intelligibility of a movie sound trackwhile reducing the peak level. This preventsabruptly loud transitions from disturbing others,without reducing the sonic impact of a digitalsource. Note that the Night mode is only availablewhen the Dolby Digital surround mode is selected.

To adjust the Night mode setting from the menupress the OSD Button L so that theMASTERmenu appears. Then press the ¤ but-ton D to access the SURROUNDSETUPmenu. Press Set F to select the DOLBYmenu.

To adjust the Night mode setting, make certainthat the ➞ cursor is on the NIGHT line of theDOLBYmenu. Next, press ‹/› ButtonsE� to choose between the following set-tings.

OFF: When OFF is highlighted, the Night modewill not function.

MID: When MID is in the highlighted video,a mild compression will be applied.



MAX: When MAX is in the highlighted video,a more severe compression algorithm will beapplied.

When you want to use the Night mode feature,we recommend that you select the MID setting asa starting point and change to the MAX settinglater, if desired.

Note that the Night mode may be adjusteddirectly any time that Dolby Digital surroundmode is selected by pressing the Night buttonB. When the button is pressed, the words D-RANGE followed by the current setting(MID, MAX, OFF) will appear in the lowerthird of the video screen and in the Main In-formation Display Ò. Press the ⁄/¤ buttonsD within five seconds to select the desiredsetting, then press Set F to confirm thesetting.

On the DTSmenu, the selection choices madewith the ‹/› Buttons E� on the remoteare determined by a combination of the type ofDTS program material in use and whether the 5.1or 6.1/7.1 speaker output configuration is in use.

When a DTS source is playing, the choice ofmodes for 7.1 systems will vary according to thetype of program source (DTS Stereo, DTS 5.1,DTS-ES Matrix or DTS-ES Discrete). Press the ‹/›Buttons E� to scroll through the choicesthat are available for your system and the pro-gram in use.With no source playing, or while an analog audiosource is playing, you will only be able to viewthe DTS Neo:6 surround mode choices. Theseinclude DTS Neo:6 3-channel Cinema mode (rec-ommended when front left, right and centerspeakers are present but no surround speakersare available), DTS Neo:6 5-channel Cinemamode (recommended for movies or television),DTS Neo:6 5-channel Music mode (optimized formusic-only materials), and DTS Neo:6 6-channelCinema and Music modes (available when theSurround Back speaker channels are configuredas either LARGE or SMALL, as described onpage 25).

When the 5.1 configuration is in use the AVR willautomatically select the 5.1 version of DTSprocessing when a DTS data stream is received.When the 6.1/7.1 mode is selected, the DTS-ESDiscrete mode will automatically be activatedwhen a DTS source with the ES Discrete “flag” isin use and the DTS-ES Matrix mode will be acti-vated when an ES-Matrix encoded audio track isreceived. In both cases the appropriate surroundmode will be indicated in the MainInformation Display Ò in the front panel dis-play and on the screen. When a non-ES DTS discis in use, when the 6.1/7.1 mode is chosen theunit automatically will select the DTS + NEO:6mode to create a full eight-speaker surroundmode. When a DTS 96/24 signal is detected, the

AVR 245 defaults to the DTS surround mode, butreproduces the higher-resolution materials thatare present due to the higher sampling rate auto-matically. See page 32 and 33 for a completeexplanation of the DTS modes.

On the LOGIC7 menu, the selection choicesmade with the ‹/› Buttons E� on theremote are determined by whether the 5.1 or6.1/7.1 speaker output configuration is in use. Ineither case, the selection of a Logic 7 modeenables Harman Kardon’s exclusive Logic 7 pro-cessing to create fully enveloping, multichannelsurround from either two-channel Stereo orMatrix-encoded programming such as VHScassettes, laserdiscs or television broadcastsproduced with Dolby surround.

In the 5.1 configuration you may select the Logic7/5.1 Music, Cinema or Enhanced modes. Theywork best with two-channel music, surround-encoded programs or standard two-channel pro-gramming of any type, respectively. When the6.1/7.1 mode is selected, the Logic 7/7.1 Musicor Cinema modes are available, but the outputwill be in a full eight-channel sound field. Notethat the Logic 7 modes are not available wheneither Dolby Digital or DTS Digital soundtracksare in use.

On the DSP(SURR) menu, the selectionchoices made with the ‹/› Buttons E� onthe remote select one of the DSP surround modesthat are designed for use with two-channelstereo programs to create a variety of sound fieldpresentations. The choices available are Hall 1,Hall 2, Theater. The Hall and Theater modes aredesigned for multichannel installations. Seepages 32-33 for a complete explanation of theDSP surround modes. Note that the Hall andTheater modes are not available when a DolbyDigital or DTS soundtrack is played.

On the STEREOmenu, the selection choicesmade with the ‹/› Buttons E� on theremote may either turn the surround processingoff for a traditional two-channel stereo presen-tation, or select 5 CHStereo or 7 CHStereo depending on whether the 5.1 or6.1/7.1 output is in use. The latter modes feedthe stereophonic input signal to both frontspeakers, to the rear speakers and to both sur-round back speakers (if in use), while the mono-phonic signal parts are spread over all speakers,also the Center. See page 32-33 for a completeexplanation of the 5 CH Stereo and 7 CH Stereomodes.

After the selections are made in the Dolby, DTS,Logic 7, DSP (Surround) or Stereo menus, pressthe ⁄/¤ buttons D so that the cursor movesto the BACK TO SURRSELECT line andpresss the Set Button F.

Configuring the Surround Off(Stereo) Modes

For superior reproduction of two-channel pro-gram materials, the AVR offers two Stereo modes:an analog Stereo-Direct mode that bypasses thedigital signal processing circuitry for a completelyanalog signal path that preserves the purity ofthe original signal, and a digital mode that iscapable of providing bass management for opti-mal distribution of the low frequencies betweensmaller speakers and a subwoofer.

Stereo-Direct (Bypass) ModeWhen the analog Stereo-Direct mode is selectedby pressing the Stereo Mode Selector �until SURROUNDOFF appears in the MainInformation Display Ò and the SurroundMode Indicator ( for Surround Off is lit, theAVR will pass the analog source material directlythrough to the front left and right speakers,bypassing the digital processing circuitry.

In this mode, the front left and right speakers willautomatically be configured as LARGE; it is notpossible to configure these speakers as SMALL.

When the AVR is in the Stereo Bypass mode youmay still configure the subwoofer output so thatit is either turned off, with a full-range signalgoing to the front left/right speakers, or you mayconfigure it so that the subwoofer feed isactivated.The factory default setting is to have the sub-woofer turned off for this mode, but you maychange that setting by following these steps:

1. Press the Speaker Button 6�.

2. Press the Set Button F@ to activate theconfiguration menu.

3. Press the ⁄/¤ Buttons D on the remote orthe ‹/› Buttons 7 on the front panel to selectthe desired option. SUBNONE turns off thefeed to the subwoofer, while SUB<L+R>turns it on.

4. When the desired setting has been entered,press the Set Button F@ to return to nor-mal operation.

Stereo-Digital ModeWhen the Stereo-Direct (Bypass) mode is in use afull range signal is always sent to the frontleft/right speakers. By its nature, that option doesnot pass the signal through the AVR’s digital sig-nal processing, creating the requirement for full-range speakers. If your front speakers are band-width limited, “satellite”speakers, we recommendthat you do NOT use the Bypass mode, but rather


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use the DSPSURROUNDOFFmode forstereo listening.

To listen to programs in the two-channel stereomode while taking advantage of the bass man-agement system, press the Stereo ModeSelector � until SURROUNDOFF appearsin the Main Information Display Ò and theDSP and SURR.OFF Surround ModeIndicators ( both light up. When only theSURR.OFF Surround Mode Indicators( is lit you are in the Stereo-Direct (Bypass)mode.

When this mode is in use, the front left/rightspeakers and subwoofer may be configured tomeet the requirements of your specific speakersusing the steps shown in the Speaker Setup sec-tion below.

The last option line in this menu is the setting toturn the unit’s upsampling feature on or off. Innormal use, this feature is turned off, whichmeans that digital sources are processed at theirnative sample rate. For example, a 48kHz digitalsource will be processed at 48kHz. However, theAVR allows you to upsample the incoming 48kHzsignals to 96kHz for added resolution.

To take advantage of this feature, press the⁄/¤ Navigation Button n so that the ➞cursor is next to the UPSAMPLING line andpress the ‹/› Navigation Button E� sothat ON is highlighted in reverse video. Note thatthis feature is only available for the Dolby ProLogic II-Music, Dolby Pro Logic II-Movie, DolbyPro Logic and Dolby 3 Stereo modes.

Automated Speaker Setup Using EzSet+

The AVR 245 is one of the first receivers in itsclass to offer automated speaker setup and sys-tem calibration. This process greatly simplifies theinstallation of your new receiver by using a seriesof test signals and the power of an advanced dig-ital signal processing system to eliminate theneed for manual adjustment of speaker “size”,crossover, delay and output level settings. WithEzSet+ your new receiver even alerts you toerrors in speaker connections that prevent aspeaker from functioning.

With EzSet+ you are able to calibrate your systemin a fraction of the time it would take to enter thesettings manually, and with results that rivalthose achieved with expensive test equipmentand time-consuming procedures. The end result isa system calibration profile that enables your newreceiver to deliver the best possible sound, nomatter what type of speakers you have or whatthe dimensions of your listening room are.

We recommend that you take advantage of theprecision of EzSet+ to calibrate your system, butif desired you may also make any of the configu-

ration settings manually, or trim the settings pro-vided by EzSet+ by following the instructions onpages 25 through 31.

If you wish to configure your AVR manually, or iffor some reason your EzSet+ microphone isunavailable, you may still do so by following theinstructions on pages 25 through 31.

Step 1: EzSet+ requires that your listening roomhave as little background noise as possible toavoid interfering with the measurement of tonesproduced by your AVR during the setup proce-dure. Turn off all loud fans, air conditioners andother equipment, and try to avoid making anynoise during the process.

Step 2: The EzSet+ microphone should be placedin either your usual listening position or, if there isa large seating area, the center of the room, atthe listeners’ ear level. You may find it convenientto use a camera tripod for stable placement ofthe EzSet+ microphone at the correct height. Themicrophone includes a threaded insert on thebottom for tripod mounting.

Step 3: Plug the EzSet+ microphone into theAVR 245’s Headphone Jack 4, making certainthat the mini-plug to 1/4" phone plug adaptorsupplied with the microphone is firmly connected.The microphone cable is approximately 7 meterlong, which should accommodate most listeningroom situations. If required, you may use anoptional extension cable, available at most elec-tronics stores, for use in larger rooms. However,we recommend that you avoid using extensioncords for the microphone cable, as they mayadversely affect the test results.

Step 4: Once the microphone is properly posi-tioned and plugged in, proceed to the EzSet+menus by first pressing the OSD Button L tobring the Master Menu to the screen. Next, pressthe ⁄/¤ Navigation Buttons D to movethe on-screen cursor to the EZSET+menu line.Press the Set Button F to move to the nextscreen (Figure 7).

Step 5: The first screen of the EzSet+ system willnow appear to remind you to plug in the micro-phone. If you have not already done so, plug themicrophone into the Headphone Jack 4 asdescribed in steps 2 and 3. When you are readyto proceed, make certain that the cursor is point-ing to YES and press the Set Button F. Ifyou do not wish to continue with the EzSet+process, press the ‹/› Navigation ButtonsE� and then press the Set Button F toreturn to the MASTERMENU. Note that if youattempt to move to the next menu withoutplugging in the microphone, a reminder messagewill flash at the bottom of the screen.

Figure 7

Step 6: After entering YES to start the EzSet+system, you will next see a brief warning mes-sage, and the screen will then change to the mainEzSet+ menu. The WARNING screen is a reminderthat in order for the system to perform accuratemeasurements, it is important that the listeningroom be as quiet as possible. After 5 seconds, thescreen will change again to display the mainEzSet+ menu (Figure 7b).

Figure 7b

IMPORTANT NOTE: Anyone with hearing that issensitive to loud noises should leave the room atthis point, or use ear protection sufficient toreduce the noise level. Inexpensive foam-style earplugs, available at most drug stores, may be usedto reduce the sound level to a tolerable level. Ifyou are uncomfortable with, or cannot tolerate,loud sounds and do not use some sort of ear pro-tection, we strongly recommend that you leavethe room and ask someone else to run theEzSet+ process, or that you do not use EzSet+and enter the configuration settings manually, asdescribed on pages 25 through 31.

Step 7: The WARNING screen will automati-cally be replaced by the main EzSet+ menu(Figure 7c).

Figure 7c



While this screen is visible, you may start andstop the calibration process, or monitor theprogress of the measurements and view theresults. When the screen first appears, you willsee MEASUREMENT:STOP on the firstline of the menu list. To start the EzSet+ testprocess, you must first tell the system how manyspeakers are in your system. To do that, chooseone of these two options:

• If your system includes a full complement ofseven main speakers (front left/center/frontright/surround right/surround back right/sur-round back left/surround left) and a subwoofer,press the ‹/› Navigation Buttons E�so that 7.1 appears to the right ofMEASUREMENT, and then press the SetButton F to start EzSet+.

• If your system includes a traditional surroundspeaker complement of five main speakers(front left/center/ front right/surround right/surround left) and a subwoofer, press the ‹/›Navigation Buttons E� so that 5.1appears to the right of MEASUREMENT,and then press the Set Button F to startEzSet+. To stop the calibration process at anytime, press the ⁄/¤ Navigation ButtonsD to move the on-screen cursors to theMEASUREMENT line; press the ‹/›Navigation Buttons E� so that STOPappears and press the Set Button F.

Figure 7d

Step 8: Once EzSet+ has been started, you willhear test signals circulate among all of thespeakers as the system sets the master level,checks to see where there are speakers, sets thedistance measurement and calculates delay timesettings, sets the speaker “size”, and sets thespeaker crossover point. During the measurementand calibration process, you may observe theprogress of the testing by reading the messagesthat appear in the second line of the menulisting. When the EzSet+ screen first appears, itcontains a series of dashes, but as the test andmeasurement proceeds, you will see thefollowing messages as the individualmeasurements are taken:

• System Level: A SETTINGVOLUMEmessage will appear to indicate that the systemis setting the overall volume level to the properlevel as a prelude to testing the individualchannels. During this test, you will see a mes-

sage in the last line of the menu screen changeas the volume level is adjusted.

Figure 7e

• Speaker Check: The system will circulate atest signal to determine which channels have aspeaker connected. During this test, you willsee the name of each channel position dis-played while a signal is sent to that speaker.

NOTE: While this test detects whether a speak-er is connected to a particular output, it cannotdetermine whether the speaker is in the correctposition. (For example, it can tell whether aspeaker is connected to the Surround Right out-put, but it cannot tell whether the speaker is onthe right or left side of your listening room.) Forthat reason, we strongly recommend that youtry to listen as the tone circulates, matching thename shown for each channel to the locationof the speaker. If a tone is heard from a speakerposition that does not match the on-screenmessage, stop EzSet+, exit the menus, turnyour receiver off and check for proper speakerconnections on the rear panel before resumingthe setup. When this test is complete, YESwillbe shown to the right of SPEAKERCHECK on the menu screen.

• Speaker Delay: This test will circulate thetones again as the name of each channel isshown to measure the distance from the micro-phone to each speaker. The results of thesetests will be used to set the delay time settingsfor each active speaker position. When this testis complete, a speaker-to-microphone (listeningposition) distance will be shown to the right ofSPEAKERDELAY line on the menuscreen.

• Speaker Level: This test circulates a test sig-nal and measures the output from each activespeaker position. The results of the measure-ments are used to adjust the individual channeloutputs as needed, so that they are identical.This is an essential element of ensuring thatsurround sound fields are properly reproduced.If desired, you may use the results of the auto-mated testing as a baseline and then makemanual adjustments to trim the output levels toyour personal taste, following the instructionsshown on page 25-31. When this test is com-plete, an output level adjustment number willbe shown to the right of SPEAKERLEVEL line on the menu screen.

• Speaker Size: The measurements and calcula-tions for this test take place at the same timeas the test signals are circulated to calculatethe output levels, and they are used to deter-mine whether the speakers in your system are“large” or “small” for the purposes of bassmanagement. (If desired, you may use theresults of the automated testing as a baselineand then make manual adjustments to thespeaker size settings on a source-independentbasis, following the instructions shown on page25-31.) When this test is complete, an outputlevel adjustment number will be shown to theright of the SPEAKERSIZE line on themenu screen.

• Speaker Crossover: The measurements andcalculations for this test take place at the sametime as the test signal is circulated to calculatethe levels, and they are used to determine thecrossover setting for each speaker in your sys-tem to create a seamless transition betweenthe frequencies sent to your main speakers andsubwoofer (if available). If desired, you may usethe results of the automated testing as a base-line and then make manual adjustments to thecrossover settings on a source-independentbasis, following the instructions shown on page25-31. When this test is complete, a crossoverfrequency will be shown to the right of theSPEAKERX-OVER line on the menuscreen.

Step 9: When all measurements are successfullycompleted, the test signals will stop and aTESTDONE – UNPLUGMICmessage willappear in the second line of the on-screen menulistings.

Figure 7f

Unplug the microphone and store it in a safeplace so that it is available to recalibrate yoursystem if needed due to a change in speakers,preferred listening position, or a major change inthe room’s furnishings (such as the addition ofthick carpeting or plush furniture) that mightrequire different settings. To enter the settings tothe receiver’s memory and return to the MasterMenu, press the ⁄/¤ Navigation ButtonsD so that the on-screen cursor is pointing toRETURNTOMASTERMENU and press theSet Button F.


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Note: If you wish to check the test results beforeexiting the EzSet+ menu, press the ⁄/¤Navigation Buttons D so that the on-screencursor is at the second line of the menu listings,and then press the ‹/› Navigation ButtonsE� to scroll through the list of speaker posi-tions. The data on each line will also be enteredinto the listings on the individual SPEAKERSETUP, DELAYADJUST and CHANNELADJUSTmenus once you exit EZSET+.

Step 10: If the measurements are not successfuldue to a missing or malfunctioning speaker, anERRORmessage and menu will appear, asshown in Figure 7g. The EzSet+ system is pro-grammed to look for speaker pairs at the frontleft/front right, surround left/surround right andsurround back left/surround back right positions.If the tests to any of those three channel pairsindicates that one, but not both of the speakersin the pair is present, the menu will show NONEnext to the speaker position where the tests didnot report back that a speaker is present. Shouldthis message appear, make note of the suspectspeaker location, exit all menus and turn thereceiver off. Check all speaker wire connectionsand then rerun EzSet+.

Figure 7g

When you have successfully completed theEzSet+ process and made any needed adjust-ments to the input and surround mode configura-tions, your receiver is ready for use. If you do notwish to make any manual adjustments to the set-tings, you may skip the rest of this section andproceed to the Basic Operation section of thismanual on page 32 to learn how to operate AVR 245. For those situations where you maywish to make a change to the settings entered byEzSet+, follow the instructions on the followingpages.

Manual Setup

Harman Kardon recommends that you use theEzSet+ procedure described on pages 23-25 toconfigure your receiver for operation. However,you may manually configure your AVR if you havefewer than six speakers in your system, if youhave run EzSet+ but wish to make adjustments, ifyour EzSet+ microphone is not available, or if yousimply prefer to make your adjustments manually.In addition, the A/V Sync Delay setting must beperformed manually (see Delay Settings section,page 28).

To begin manual setup using the full-OSD menu system, press the OSD Button v so that theMASTERMENU appears on screen. Press the⁄/¤ Buttons p until the › cursor points tothe MANUALSETUP line, and press the SetButton p. The MANUALSETUPmenu(Figure 8) will appear.

With the MASTERMENU on screen, press the¤ Button n until the › cursor is pointing tothe MANUALSETUP line, and press the SetButton p. The MANUALSETUP submenuwill appear (see Figure 8).

Figure 8

The first line of the MANUALSETUPmenuindicates whether EzSet+ has been run and itssettings saved. If this line indicates YES, thenyou will be able to see the settings determined byEzSet+ as you view the SPEAKERSIZE,SPEAKERX-OVER, DELAYADJUSTand CHANNELADJUST submenus. You mayuse the ⁄/¤ Buttons n to move the › cur-sor to point to this line, and then use the ‹/›Buttons o� to change this setting to NO ifyou wish to reset the speaker size, crossover, out-put level and delay settings to their factorydefaults.

Note: If you have forgotten to unplug the EzSet+microphone, you will be unable to access theSPEAKERSIZE, SPEAKERX-OVERand DELAYADJUSTmenus.

Adjust the submenus in the MANUALSETUPsubmenu in order, as some settings require thatprevious settings be established first.

Speaker SetupThis menu tells the AVR which type of speakersare in use. This is important as it adjusts thesettings that decide whether your system will usethe "5-channel" or "6-channel/7-channel"modes, as well as determine which speakersreceive low-frequency (bass) information.

If you have already completed an automatedsetup using EzSet+ the settings calculated duringthat procedure will already appear. No furtheradjustment is required unless you wish to changea specific item to reflect your personal taste or anonstandard system configuration.

For each of these settings use the LARGEsetting if the speakers for a particular position aretraditional full-range loudspeakers that arecapable of reproducing sounds below 100Hz.Use the SMALL setting for smaller, frequency-limited satellite speakers that do not reproducesounds below 100Hz. Note that when “small”speakers are used, a subwoofer is required toreproduce low-frequency sounds. Remember thatthe “large” and “small” descriptions do not referto the actual physical size of the speakers, but totheir ability to reproduce low-frequency sounds. Ifyou are in doubt as to which category describesyour speakers, consult the specifications in thespeakers’ owner’s manual, or ask your dealer.

At last, this menu also makes you chose if thespeaker setting will be the same for each inputsource (GLOBAL), or will be set differently foreach input (INDEPENDENT).

Notes:• When "Independent" is selected for the speak-

er settings (see below), they need to be madefor each input individually and you can deter-mine which speaker should be used dependingon the input source selected. So it´s possiblee.g. to turn off the Center and/or the Sub withany music source selected and to use themwith any movie input source.

• With the currently selected input all speakersettings will be copied to all other surroundmodes (as far as speakers are used with them)and need not be repeated when another sur-round mode is selected with that input.



It is easiest to enter the proper settings for thespeaker setup through the SPEAKERSIZEmenu (Figure 9). So press the OSD Button Lto bring up the MASTERMENU (Figure 1), andthen press the ¤ Button D three times sothat the cursor is on the MANUALSETUPline.

At this point, press the Set Button F andselect the SPEAKERSIZEmenu (Figure 9).

Figure 9

1. Before you start the speaker setting, youshould determine if you want all inputs beingconfigured with the same speaker size setting(GLOBAL) or if all inputs should be configuredindividually (INDEPENDENT).

To configure all inputs for "Global" or "Inde-pendent" press the ⁄ Button D twice so thatthe cursor is next to the BASSMGR line.

This setting allows you to use the same speakerconfiguration for all inputs, or to have differentsettings for each input. In most cases the factorydefault setting of GLOBALwill be appropriate,as most listeners do not need to haveindividualized speaker settings. However, somelisteners, particularly those with full-range frontspeakers that are used for both movies and musicmay prefer that different speaker settings be usedwhen listening to music through a CD player asopposed to a movie from a DVD player, VCR orcable/satellite set top.

If you wish to customize the speaker size individ-ually to each input, make certain that the cursoris on the BASSMGR line and press the ‹/›

Buttons E� so that INDEPENDENTappears in highlighted video. When this setting isentered all speaker size settings will be shownwith their factory default size in the menu and allother inputs will turn to INDEPENDENT too.Now you should enter the speaker size settingsprefered for the input selected, as describedbelow. Remember that in this case the size set-tings just entered will apply to the current inputONLY, and you will need to go back to theINPUTmenu to select another input, and thenreturn to this menu page again to change thesettings for the next input. Repeat the procedurefor any input where you wish to have a set ofspeaker configuration different from the defaultsettings.

NOTE: When the INDEPENDENT setting isactivated, you may assign different speaker sizesettings to each input to accommodate differentbass management settings that match yourpreferences with the type of program materialnormally used with a particular source (forexample, when movies are played from DVD andmusic from a CD player). However, the actualspeaker crossover settings are set only once anddo not change with the input selection. Thereason is that, while bass managementpreferences may vary, the actual speakers remainthe same, regardless of the bass-managementand redirection settings.

2. Begin the speaker size setup process by making certain that the cursor is pointing toward theLEFT/RIGHT line, which sets the configura-tion for the front left and right speakers. If youwish to make a change to the front speakers’ configuration, press the ‹/› Buttons E� sothat either LARGE or SMALL appears, match-ing the appropriate description from the definitionsshown above.

When SMALL is selected, low-frequency frontchannel sounds will be sent only to the subwooferoutput. If you choose this option and there is nosubwoofer connected, you will not hear any low-frequency sounds with front channel signals.

When LARGE is selected, a full-range output willbe sent to the front left and front right outputs.Depending on the choice made in theSUBWOOFER line in this menu (see below),the front left and right bass information may alsobe directed to the subwoofer.

NOTE: When the front speakers are set to theLARGE option and the surround mode is set to"Surround Off", or pure two-channel stereo,when an analog signal source is present it will berouted directly from the input to the volumecontrol without being digitized or processed. Ifyou have full-range front speakers and wish to

remove all digital processing from the circuitpath, select this configuration. If you wish to setthis option for use with only one input, such as aCD player that uses an external DAC or anoptional, external phono preamp, you mustchoose the INDEPENDENT setting on theBASSMGR line at the bottom of this menu sothat only those inputs where the analog bypass isdesired will be routed in this fashion, while otheranalog inputs such as a VCR or cable box will bedigitized for surround processing.

Important Note: When a speaker set with asubwoofer and two front satellites connected tothe Sub´s speaker outputs is used, the Sub´sinputs must be connected to the Front speakeroutputs� and LARGEmust be selected forthe front speakers (and NONE for the sub-woofer, see below).

3. When you have completed your selection for thefront channel, press the ¤ Button D on theremote to move the cursor to CENTER.

4. Press the ‹/› Buttons E� on the remoteto select the option that best describes your centerspeaker, based on the speaker definitions shownbelow.

When SMALL is selected, low-frequency centerchannel sounds will be sent to the Fronts, if theyare set to LARGE and Sub is turned off (see be-low). When Sub is on, low frequency centerchannel sounds will be sent to the subwooferonly.

When LARGE is selected, a full-range outputwill be sent to the center speaker output, and NOcenter channel signal will be sent to the sub-woofer output (except when the Pro Logic IIMusic mode is in use).

NOTE: If you choose Logic 7 as the surroundmode for the particular input source for whichyou are configuring your speakers, the AVR willnot make the LARGE option available for thecenter speaker. This is due to the requirements ofLogic 7 processing, and does not indicate aproblem with your receiver.

When NONE is selected, no signals will be sentto the center-channel output. The receiver willoperate in a “phantom” center channel mode.Center-channel information will be sent to theleft and right front channel outputs and the cen-ter channel bass will be sent to the subwooferoutput when L/R+LFE is selected in theSUBWOOFER line in this menu (see below).This mode is needed if no Center speaker is used.Note that when the Logic 7 Cinema or Enhancedsurround modes are selected a Center speakermust be used, the Logic 7 Music mode workswell without a Center too.


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5. When you have completed your selection forthe center channel, press the ¤ Button Don the remote to move the cursor to SURROUND.

6. Press the ‹/› Buttons E� on the remoteto select the option that best describes the sur-round speakers in your system based on thespeaker definitions shown on page 26.

When SMALL is selected, with all digital sur-round modes low-frequency surround channelsounds will be sent to the Fronts when Sub isturned off or to the subwoofer output when Subis on. With any analog surround mode the rearbass feed depends on the mode selected and thesetting of the Sub and front speakers.

When LARGE is selected, a full-range outputwill be sent to the surround channel outputs (withall analog and digital surround modes), andexcept with Hall and Theater modes, NO surroundchannel bass will be sent to the subwoofer out-put.

When NONE is selected, surround-sound infor-mation will be split between the front left andfront right outputs. For optimal performancewhen no surround speakers are in use, the Dolby3 Stereo mode should be used.

When you are using surround back speakers withyour system, press the ¤ Button D on theremote to move the cursor to SURRBACK.This line serves two functions in that it not onlyconfigures the setting for the surround backchannels when they are present, it also tells theAVR’s processing system to configure the unit foreither 5.1 or 6.1/7.1 operation.

When MAIN appears on this line, the surroundback speakers are available for use in the mainlistening room. If MULTI appears instead, thenthe surround back speakers have been configuredfor multiroom operation, and they cannot be con-figured using this submenu. See page 44 forinformation on configuring the surround backchannels for multiroom operation.

NOTE: In order to adjust the speaker settings forthe surround back channels, a multichannel sur-round mode, such as Logic 7, Dolby Pro Logic,DTS Neo:6, 5-channel stereo, Hall 1 or 2 (5-chan-nel) or Theater (5-channel), must first be selected,or a multichannel Dolby Digital or DTS sourcemust be playing. This enables the system toactivate the surround back processing mode.

Press the ‹/› Buttons on the remote to selectthe option that best describes the speakers in useat the left and right back surround positionsbased on the definitions on this page:

When NONE is selected, the system will adjustso that only 5.1-channel surround processing/decoding modes are available and the surroundback amplifier channels will not be used.

When SMALL is selected the system will adjustso that the full complement of 6.1/7.1 surroundprocessing/decoding modes are available, andlow-frequency information below the crossoverpoint (identical with the one for the surroundspeakers) will be sent to the subwoofer outputwhen the subwoofer is set to ON, or to the FrontLEFT/RIGHT when subwoofer is set to OFF.

When LARGE is selected the system will adjustso that the full complement of 6.1/7.1 surroundprocessing/decoding modes are available, and afull-range signal will be sent to the surround backchannels, with no low-frequency information sentto the subwoofer output.

7. When you have completed your selection forthe surround channels, press the ¤ Button Don the remote to move the cursor toSUBWOOFER.

8. Press the ‹/› Buttons E� on the remoteto select the option that best describes yoursystem.

The choices available for the subwoofer positionwill depend on the settings for the other speak-ers, particularly the front left/right positions.

If the front left/right speakers are set toSMALL, the subwoofer will automatically be setto SUB, which is the “on” position.

If the front left/right speakers are set toLARGE, three options are available:

• If no subwoofer is connected to the AVR, pressthe ‹/› Buttons E� on the remote sothat NONE appears in the on-screen menu.When this option is selected, all bass informa-tion will be routed to the front left/right“main” speakers.

• If a subwoofer is connected to the AVR, youhave the option to have the front left/right“main” speakers reproduce bass frequencies atall times, and have the subwoofer operate onlywhen the AVR is being used with a digitalsource that contains a dedicated LowFrequency Effects, or LFE soundtrack. Thisallows you to use both your main and sub-woofer speakers to take advantage of the spe-cial bass created for certain movies. To selectthat option press the ‹/› Buttons E� onthe remote so that LFE appears in the on-screen menu.

• If a subwoofer is connected and you wish touse it for bass reproduction in conjunction withthe main front left/right speakers, regardless ofthe type of program source or Surround modeyou are listening to, press the ‹/› ButtonsE� on the remote so that L/R+LFE

appears in the on-screen menu. When thisoption is selected, a full-range signal will besent to the front left/right “main” speakers. Thesubwoofer will receive the front left and rightbass frequencies under the crossover frequencyselected in another setting on this menu, asdescribed below, and also the LFE soundtrack.

9.When all initial speaker “size” settings have beenmade, you now have the option to take advantageof the AVR’s Quadruple Crossover system, whichallows individual crossover settings to be made foreach speaker group. In systems where full-range ortower speakers are used for the front soundstageor where different brands or models are in use atthe various speaker positions, this feature allowsyou to custom tailor the bass management andredirection circuits with a precision not previouslypossible.

If you have already run EzSet+ the settings calcu-lated during that procedure will already appear.No further adjustment is required unless you wishto conform a specific item to your personal tasteor a nonstandard system configuration.

The low-frequency crossover point is set by thedesign of your speakers. It is defined as the frequen-cy which is the lowest possible frequency the speak-er is capable of reproducing. Before making anychanges to the settings for the crossover point wesuggest that you find the crossover point for thespeakers in each of the three groupings, frontleft/right, center front and surrounds by looking atthe specifications page of the speaker’s owner’smanual, by getting that information from the manu-facturer’s Web site, or by contacting your dealer orthe manufacturer’s customer service department.You will need this figure to accurately configure thenext group of settings.

The factory default setting for all speaker positions is100Hz. If that setting is acceptable for all channels,then no adjustments are needed and you may skipthis section. However, should you wish to changeone of the settings, please proceed to theSPEAKERX-OVER submenu, as shown inFigure 10.

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To change the setting for any of the four speakergroups Left/Right, Center, Surround or SurroundBack, press the ⁄/¤ Buttons D until the cur-sor is next to the line where you wish to make achange and then press the ‹/› Buttons E�until the desired setting appears. The availablechoices at which point low-frequency informationwill be sent to the subwoofer (or to the FrontLeft/Right speakers in case subwoofer is set toOFF), rather than to the speaker channel, are40Hz, 60Hz, 80Hz, 100Hz, 120Hz, 150Hz and200Hz. Pick the choice that is identical to theinformation for the speakers, or if an exact matchis not possible, pick the closest choice that isABOVE the speaker’s lowfrequency limit to avoidthe creation of a low-frequency “hole” whereyour system will have no bass information.

In cases where LARGE has been selected as thefront channel speaker option and L/R+LFEhas been selected as the subwoofer option, thefront channel sound information below the cross-over point selected for the L/R front speakers(when fronts are set to "Small") will be sent toBOTH the front channel speakers and the sub-woofer.

The crossover settings for the Left/Right, Center,Surround and Surround Back speakers are usedto determine where bass information is sentwhen it is derived from the main channels of asource. The setting for the menu line shown asLFE is used to impose a low-pass filter point forthe information in the Low Frequency Effects(LFE) channel that is a part of Dolby Digital- andDTS-encoded source material. While the LFEchannel, which is the “.1” you see in surroundsound designations, is restricted to low fre-quen-cy sounds, some mixes may include informationthat is higher in frequency than your subwoofer iscapable of reproducing. To prevent unwantedsounds from being sent to subwoofers thatcannot handle them and which do not have abuilt-in low-pass filter, the LFE option lineenables you to select a setting for the low-passfilter that is part of the subwoofer feed from theLFE channel. The settings available are the sameas those tied to any one of the four availablespeaker positions on this submenu. We recom-mend that you use the frequency that is justslightly higher than the upper capability limit ofyour subwoofer, as shown in the sub’s Owner’sManual. When the cursor is on the LFE line,press the ‹/› Navigation Buttons E tochoose the appropriate setting.

Note that the crossover point for the surroundspeakers and the surround back speakers will beidentical. That´s why no crossover point for thesurround back speakers is selectable or shown inthe menu.

Important Note: All settings for the crossoverpoints will be "Global", i.e. they will be identicalfor all inputs no matter if the BASSMANAGER(see above) was configured for "Global" or"Independent".

10. When all speaker selections have been made,press the ¤ Button D until the cursor is nextto the BACKTOMANUALSETUP line andpress the Set Button F to return to theManual setup submenu.

11. The Speaker Configuration may also bechanged at any time without using the full-OSDon-screen menu system by pressing the SpeakerSelector 6 on the front panel or � on theremote control. Once the button is pressed,FRONTSPEAKERwill appear in both thelower third of the video display and the MainInformation Display Ò.

Within five seconds, either press the ‹/› buttons7 on the front panel or the ⁄/¤ buttons Don the remote to select a different speakerposition, or press the Set Button @F tobegin the adjustment process for the front leftand right speakers.

When the Set button @ F has been pressedand the system is ready for a change to the frontspeaker setting, the on-screen display and MainInformation Display Ò will read FRONTLARGE or FRONTSMALL depending onthe current setting. Press the ‹/› buttons 7 onthe front panel or the ⁄/¤ buttons D on theremote until the desired setting is shown, usingthe instructions for “large” or “small” shownearlier, then press the Set button @F.

If another speaker position needs to be changed,press the ‹/› buttons 7 on the front panel orthe ⁄/¤ buttons D on the remote to select adifferent speaker position, press the Set button@ F and then the ‹/› buttons 7 on thefront panel or the ⁄/¤ buttons D on theremote until the correct speaker setting is shownand press the Set button @ F again toconfirm the selection.

To assist in making these settings, the icons inthe Speaker/Channel Input Indicators $will change as the speaker type is selected ateach position. When only the inner icon box is lit,the speaker is set for “small.” When the inner boxand the two outer boxes with circles inside themare lit, the speaker is set for “large." When noindicator appears at a speaker location, that posi-tion is set for “none” or “no” speaker.

Note: These icons are available only whenmaking setup changes without the use of the fullOSD mode.

As an example, in the Figure below, all speakersare set for “large,” and a subwoofer is set.

Delay Settings Due the different distances between the listeningposition for the front channel speakers and thesurround speakers, the amount of time it takesfor sound to reach your ears from the front orsurround speakers is different. You may compen-sate for this difference through the use of thedelay settings to adjust the timing for the specificspeaker placement and acoustic conditions inyour listening room or home theater.

If you have already calibrated your system usingEzSet+ the delay settings shown will reflect theresults of the measurements made by EzSet+. Nofurther changes are needed unless you wish tochange an item to reflect your taste or a nonstan-dard system configuration. To change the set-tings, follow the instructions below to enter thedistance between the speaker’s location and yourmain listening position. The measurements neednot be accurate to the inch, as the system isdesigned to accommodate typical listening ratherthan a specific “sweet spot” position.

In addition to adjusting the delay time for eachindividual speaker position, the AVR is among thefew A/V receivers that allows you to adjust thedelay for the combined output of all speakers asa group. This feature is called A/V Sync Delay; itallows you to compensate for delays to the videoimage that may be caused by the processing inproducts such as digital video displays, videoscalers, digital cable or satellite systems, or per-sonal video recorders. With proper adjustment ofthe setting for A/V Sync Delay, you can eliminatethe loss of lip sync that may be caused by digitalvideo applications.

Although EzSet+ calculates the delay settings forthe individual speaker positions with veryaccurate results, the setting for A/V Sync Delaymay only be done manually, since it requires thatyou observe the program material on your videodisplay while adjusting the delay, if any, requiredfor the specific source. Thus, even though youmay have used EzSet+ for other delay settings,the A/V Sync Delay should still be configured asoutlined below.


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To re-synchronize the front, center and surroundchannels at first measure and note the distancefrom the listening/viewing position to the front,center, surround and surround back (if any)speakers in meters.

Due to the differences in the way each surroundmode operates, the delay settings must be estab-lished individually for each surround mode.However, once the delay settings are configuredfor the version of the surround mode with themost channels, they need not be entered againfor a version of that mode with fewer channels.For example, once the delay settings are estab-lished for Dolby Pro Logic IIx – Movie, they willbe carried over to Dolby Pro Logic II – Moviemode. However, you will need to enter the delaysettings separately for each variant mode, such asDolby Pro Logic IIx – Music, Dolby Pro Logic IIx –Game, Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby 3 Stereo and DolbyDigital EX.

Delay times are adjustable for all surroundmodes. Although all channels will appear onscreen with the default or previously entered dis-tances, the menu system will only allow you toadjust the settings for those channels which areactually used by the current sur-round mode. Forexample, when you are listening to music CDsusing the CD input in DSP Surround Off mode,you may adjust the delay settings for the frontleft, front right and subwoofer channels only. Thecursor will simply skip the other channels as younavigate through the menu. Therefore, the firsttime you adjust the delay settings, it is recom-mended that you select a 5.1-, 6.1- or 7.1-chan-nel surround mode, depending on the number ofspeakers in your system. For the purposes of set-ting the delay distances, the Logic 7 modes allowaccess to the settings for all channels withoutrequiring that you play a source.

To start with the delay settings at first select theDELAYADJUSTMENU (Figure 11). If thesystem is not already at that point, press theOSD button L to bring up the master menu.Press the ¤ Button D three times or until theon-screen ➞ cursor is pointing at the MANUALSETUP line. Press the Set Button F and callup the DELAYADJUST submenu.

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Next move the ➞ cursor to the UNIT line andselect the unit for distances you prefer to enter,feet or meter. Then move the ➞ cursor to the FLline where the first adjustment is made. Nowpress the ‹/› Buttons E� until the dis-tance from the front left speaker to the preferredlistening position is entered. Next press the ¤Button D once to move to the next line.

Now the ➞ cursor will be at the CEN line sothat the delay for the center speaker may be set.Press the ‹/› Buttons E� until thedistance from the main listening position to thecenter speaker is entered. Repeat the procedurefor all active speaker positions by pressing the ¤Button D again and use the ‹/› ButtonsE� to change the setting. Remember thatthis last adjustment will only be needed whenyou have surround back speakers installed andDolby Digital chosen as the surround mode.

When the delay time for all speaker positions hasbeen set you may return to the master menu bypressing the ⁄/¤ Navigation Button Duntil the ➞ cursor is pointing to BACKTOMASTERMENU and then pressing the SetButton F.

However, if you have a digital video source or adigital video display that causes lack of lip syncyou may use the A/V Sync adjust feature to delaythe audio signal as it is sent to all channels (asopposed to the individual settings) so that thepicture and sound are brought back together. Werecommend that this adjustment be made usingthe direct access controls on the remote, asshown below. That enables you to see the imagewhile making the adjustment; however, you mayalso adjust it here using the menu system.

To adjust the A/V Sync delay, press the ⁄/¤

Navigation Button D so that the ➞ cursor ispointing to the A/V Sync Delay line on the menuand then press the ‹/› Navigation ButtonE� to delay the sound sufficiently so that itmatches the on-screen video.

The delay settings may be adjusted at any timeusing the remote control and while viewing anon-screen image by pressing the Delay SelectButton . The A/V Sync Delay setting is first,and it may be adjusted by pressing the SetButton F within five seconds of when theA/V SYNC DELAYmessage appears inthe on-screen display and the Lower DisplayLine ˜. Then, press the ‹/› NavigationButton E� to enter the desired delaysetting that brings the video and sound back insync. Press the Set Button F again to enterthe setting.

Note that the A/V Sync delay setting is unique toeach video input source, so you may enter a dif-ferent setting to compensate for the differencesbetween any product attached to the Video 1, 2,3 or 4 inputs.

To change one of the individual speaker positionsdirectly, press the Delay Select Button ,followed by the ⁄/¤ Navigation Button Dto select the desired position as that nameappears in the on-screen display and the LowerDisplay Line ˜. When the name of the speakerposition to be adjusted appears press the SetButton F within five seconds. Press the ‹/›

Navigation Button E� to enter thedesired delay setting for that speaker and thenpress the Set Button F to enter the setting.The ⁄/¤ Navigation Button D may beused to select another position, or you maysimply wait five seconds for the system to timeout and return to normal operation.

The delay settings may be adjusted at any timeusing the remote control and while viewing anon-screen image by pressing the Delay SelectButton .

To change one of the individual speaker positionsdirectly, press the Delay Select Button ,followed by the ⁄/¤ Navigation Button Dto select the desired position as that nameappears in the on-screen display and the LowerDisplay Line Ò. When the name of the speakerposition to be adjusted appears press the SetButton F within five seconds. Press the ‹/›

Navigation Button E� to enter thedesired delay setting for that speaker and thenpress the Set Button F to enter the setting.The ⁄/¤ Navigation Button D may beused to select another position, or you maysimply wait five seconds for the system to timeout and return to normal operation.

Output Level AdjustmentOutput level adjustment is a key part of theconfiguration of any surround-sound product. It isparticularly important for a digital receiver suchas the AVR, as correct outputs ensure that youhear sound tracks with the proper directionalityand intensity.

NOTE: Listeners are often confused about theoperation of the surround channels. While someassume that sound should always be comingfrom each speaker, most of the time there will belittle or no sound in the surround channels.This is because they are only used when a moviedirector or sound mixer specifically places soundthere to create ambience, a special effect or tocontinue action from the front of the room to therear. When the output levels are properly set, itis normal for surround speakers to operate onlyoccasionally.



Artificially increasing the volume to the rearspeakers may destroy the illusion of an envelop-ing sound field that duplicates the way you hearsound in a movie theater or concert hall.

If you have already calibrated your system usingEzSet+ the output level adjustments shown willreflect the results of the measurements made byEzSet+. No further changes are needed unlessyou wish to change a specific item to reflect yourpersonal taste or a non-standard systemconfiguration.

When the AVR is configured for 6.1-channeloperation using a single surround back speaker,the output level adjustments will still provide anadjustment for separate surround back left andsurround back right positions even though yoursystem has only one surround back speaker. Thismeans that the Surround Back channel will seemto appear twice, and in 6.1 operation this isnormal. The separate SBL/SBR adjustments for6.1 operation are needed to optimize the balancebetween the two discrete channels within theAVR as they are mixed for output to a singlespeaker.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The output level can beadjusted for each digital and analog surroundmode individually. This allows you to compensatefor level differences between speakers, that mayalso vary with the surround mode selected, or toincrease or decrease the level of certain speakersintentionally, depending on the surround modeselected. Note that adjustments made for anysurround mode are effective with all inputsassociated with the same surround mode.

Before beginning the output level adjustmentprocess, make certain that all speaker connec-tions have been properly made. The systemvolume should be turned down at first.

For the easiest set-up, follow these steps whileseated in the listening position that will be usedmost often:

1. Make certain that all speaker positions havebeen properly configured for their “large” or“small” settings (as outlined above) and turnoff the OSD system if it is in use.

2. Adjust the volume so that it is at -15, asshown in the on-screen display or MainInformation Display Ò.

3. Select any input associated with the surroundmode for which you want to adjust the outputlevels. Remember that the same adjustmentsmust be made with all other surround modesyou´ve in use.

4. Manual output level adjustment is most easilydone through the CHANNELADJUSTmenu (Figure 12). If you are already at themain menu, press the ¤ Button D until theon-screen ➞ cursor is next to the MANUALSETUP line. If you are not at the main menu,press the OSD Button v to bring up theMASTERMENU (Figure 1), and then pressthe ¤ Button D three times so that the on-screen ➞ cursor is next to the MANUALSETUP line. Press the Set Button F tobring the MANUALSETUPmenu (Figure 8)to the screen, and then scroll down until the➞ cursor is pointing at the CHANNELADJUST line and press the Set ButtonF.

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When the CHANNELADJUSTmenu firstappears, the test tone is off. Use the ⁄/¤

Navigation Button D to select any channelfor adjustment using an external source, such asa test disc, from which to judge the output levels.After the ➞ cursor is pointing to the channel tobe adjusted, press the ‹/› Navigation ButtonE� to raise or lower the output level.However, before proceeding with any manualadjustment we recommend that you first use theAVR’s internal test tone generator and automaticsequencer to send a tone to each channel so thatyou may verify that all speaker connections havebeen properly made.

5. To turn the test tone on and have it automati-cally circulate among the channels where aspeaker has previously been configured (seepage 25), press the ⁄/¤ NavigationButton D until the ➞ cursor is pointing tothe TESTTONESEQ line on the menu.Next, press the ‹/› Navigation ButtonE� until AUTO is shown. At this timethe test tone will immediately begin to circu-late clockwise around the room, playing fortwo seconds in each speaker before switchingto the next speaker position. The ➞ cursor willblink next to the active speaker to indicatewhich speaker the sound should be comingfrom.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Because this test noise willhave a much lower level than normal music, thevolume must be lowered after the adjustment forall channels is made, but BEFORE you return tothe main menu and the test tone turns off.

NOTE: Remember to verify that the speakers havebeen properly connected. As the test noisecirculates, listen to make certain that the soundcomes from the speaker position shown in theMain Information Display Ò. If the soundcomes from a speaker location that does NOTmatch the position indicated in the display, turnthe AVR off using the Main Power Switch 1and check the speaker wiring or connections toexternal power amplifiers to make certain thateach speaker is connected to the correct outputterminal.

NOTE: Remember that when your system hasonly a single Surround Back speaker and is thusconfigured for 6.1-channel operation, you willhear the test tone twice from the back speaker,once with the SBL indication and once with theSBR indication. This is normal, and it allows youto adjust the output balance for the mixing circuitthat creates a 6.1 output when 7.1 modes suchas Logic 7/7.1 are used.

6. After checking for speaker placement, let thetest noise circulate again, and listen to seewhich channels sound louder than the others.Using the front left speaker as a reference,press the ‹/› Buttons E� on the remoteto bring all speakers to the same volume level.When one of the ‹/› buttons is pushed, thetest noise circulation will pause on the channelbeing adjusted to give you time to make theadjustment. When you release the button, thecirculation will resume after five seconds. Theon-screen cursor ➞ and the test noise can alsobe moved directly to the speaker to beadjusted by pressing the ⁄/¤ buttons Don the remote.

7. Continue to adjust the individual channelsuntil the volume level sounds the same fromeach speaker. Note that adjustments should bemade with the ‹/› Buttons E� on theremote only, NOT the main volume controls.

If you are using a sound-pressure level (SPL)meter for precise level adjustment with the testtone, open the main Volume Control to -15dB and set the individual output level for eachchannel so that the meter reads 75dB,C-Weighted Slow. After all settings are made turnthe main volume down.

You may also make these same adjustments withcomplete manual control over the channel beingadjusted by pressing the⁄/¤ NavigationButton D until the ➞ cursor is pointing to theTESTTONESEQ line on the menu and thenusing the ‹/› Navigation Button E� toselect MANUAL in the highlighted video. In theMANUALmode, the test tone will also startimmediately, but the tone will only be moved toanother channel by pressing the ⁄/¤

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by pressing the ⁄/¤ Navigation Button Duntil the ➞ cursor is pointing to the TESTTONE line and the ‹/› Navigation ButtonE� is then pressed to select OFF in thehighlighted video.

If you find that the output levels are eitheruncomfortably low or high, you may repeat theprocedure. Return to Step 2 and adjust themaster volume either slightly higher or lower toaccommodate your particular room layout andyour tastes. You may repeat this procedure asmany times as necessary to achieve a desiredresult. In order to prevent possible damage toyour hearing or your equipment, we emphasizethat you should avoid setting the master volumeabove 0dB.

When all channels have an equal volume level,the adjustment is complete. Use the ⁄/¤Buttons D to move the ➝ cursor next to theTESTTONE line, and press the ‹ / › ButtonsE� until the word OFF appears to stop thetest tone.

Note that any time a given surround mode isselected, even for a different source input, theseoutput level settings will be used. However, theoutput levels must be set independently for eachsurround mode, including variations such as DolbyPro Logic II-Movie versus Dolby Pro Logic II-Music.Although this may seem to be tedious, it is neces-sary in order to optimize the AVR’s performancewhen differing methods are employed to steer theaudio materials to the various channels. However,the AVR will carry over the settings for one modeto the same mode in a different channel configu-ration, such as Dolby Pro Logic IIx-Movie andDolby Pro Logic II-Movie. If you wish, as a shortcutto get started quickly, you may set the levels forDolby Pro Logic IIx-Movie and copy down thosesettings, reentering them for each of the Dolbymodes and entering the settings only for thosespeakers which are available for each mode. Later,it is recommended that you adjust the output lev-els while listening to various sources, as opposedto the test tone. See page 40 for more informationon trimming the output levels to external sourcematerial.

NOTE: The subwoofer output level is notadjustable using the test tone. To change thesubwoofer level, follow the steps for Output LevelTrim Adjustment on page 40.

When all channels have an equal volume level,the adjustment is complete. Now turn theVolume down to about –40dB, otherwisethe listening level may be too high as soon as thesource’s music starts to play. To exit this menu,press the ⁄/¤ buttons D until the on-screen › cursor is next to the BACKTOMASTERMENU line, and then press the Set Button F to return to the MASTERMENU.

The output levels may also be adjusted at anytime using the remote control and semi-OSD sys-tem. To adjust the output levels in this fashion,press the Test Button 8. As soon as the button is pressed, the test tone will begin to circulate as indicated earlier. The correct channelfrom which the test noise should be heard will beshown in the lower third of the video screen andin the Main Information Display Ò. Whilethe test noise is circulating, the proper channelposition will also be indicated in theSpeaker/Channel Input Indicators $ by ablinking letter within the correct channel. Turn upthe Volume until you can hear the testnoise clearly.

To adjust the output level, press the ⁄/¤ but-tons D until the desired level is shown in thedisplay or on screen. Once the buttons arereleased, the test noise will begin to circulateagain in five seconds.

When all channels have the same output level,turn the Volume down to about –40dB,otherwise the listening level may be too high assoon as the source’s music starts to play.Afterwards press the Test Tone Selector 8button again to turn the test tone off and complete the process.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The Output level adjust-ment made will be effective for all inputs, butonly for the actual surround mode selected. To beeffective for any other mode select that mode(with any input) and repeat the level adjustmentdescribed above. This will also allow you to com-pensate level differences between speakers, thatmay be different with each surround mode, or toincrease or decrease the level of certain speakersintentionally, depending on the surround modeselected.

After one input has been adjusted for analog ordigital input, speaker type and surround mode,return to the INPUTSETUP line on theMASTERmenu and enter the settings for eachinput that you will use. In most cases, only thedigital input and surround mode may be differentfrom one input to the next, while the speakertype will usually be the same (inputs set toGLOBAL). But if prefered you can also selectdifferent speaker types or turn speakers on or offindividually for each input in use.

Once the settings outlined on the previous pageshave been made, the AVR is ready for operation.While there are some additional settings to bemade, these are best done after you have had anopportunity to listen to a variety of sources anddifferent kinds of program material. These systemsettings are described on pages 41 to 42 of thismanual. In addition, any of the settings made inthe initial configuration of the unit may bechanged at any time. As you add new or differentsources or speakers, or if you wish to change asetting to better reflect your listening taste, sim-ply follow the instructions for changing the set-tings for that parameter as shown in this section.

Note that any settings changed at any time, alsowhen the discrete buttons are used only, will bestored in memory in the AVR, also if it´s turned offcompletely, unless it will be reset (see page 52).

Having completed the setup and configurationprocess for your AVR, you are about to experience the finest in music and home-theater listening. Enjoy!

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MODE FEATURES

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.

DOLBY DIGITAL EX Available when the receiver is configured for 6.1/7.1 channel operation, Dolby Digital EX is the latest version of Dolby Digital. When used with movies or other programs that have special encoding, Dolby Digital EX reproduces specially encoded soundtracks so that a full 6.1/7.1 soundfield is available. When the receiver is set for 6.1/7.1 operation and a Dolby Digital signal is present, the EX mode is automatically selected. Even if specific EX encoding is not available to provide the additional channel, the special algorithms will derive a 6.1/7.1 output.

DTS 5.1 When the speaker configuration is set for 5.1-channel operation, the DTS 5.1 mode is available when DVD, audio-only music or laserdiscs encoded with DTS data are played.DTS 5.1 provides up to five separate main audio channels and a special dedicated low-frequency channel.

DTS-ES 6.1 Matrix When the speaker configuration is set for 6.1/7.1 operation, playback of a DTS-encoded programDTS-ES 6.1 Discrete source will automatically trigger the selection of one of the two DTS-ES modes. Newer discs with

special DTS-ES discrete encoding will be decoded to provide six discrete, full-bandwidth channelsplus a separate low-frequency channel. All other DTS discs will be decoded using the DTS-ES Matrix mode, which creates a 6.1-channel sound field from the original 5.1-channel soundtrack.

DOLBY PRO LOGIC II Dolby Pro Logic II is the latest version of Dolby Laboratory’s benchmark surround technologyMOVIE that decodes full-range, discrete left, center right, right surround and left surround channels MUSIC from matrix surround encoded programs and conventional stereo sources when DOLBY PRO LOGIC an analog input or a digital input with PCM or Dolby Digital 2.0 recordings is in use. The GAME Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode is optimized for movie soundtracks that are recorded with matrix

surround, by creating separate center, rear left and rear right signals. while the Pro Logic II Music mode should be used with musical selections that are recorded with matrix surround or even with normal stereo mode, creating separate rear left and rear right signals in any case. The Pro Logic II mode creates compelling five-channel surround sound from conventional stereo recordings. Game mode ensures that special effects are routed to the surround channels, while delivering their full impact using the subwoofer, thus fully immersing the game player in the universe of the video game.

DOLBY PRO LOGIC IIx Dolby Pro Logic IIx is the latest extension of Dolby Pro Logic II technology that creates a discrete MUSIC 6.1 and 7.1 sound field from matrix surround or two-channel stereo sources in systems MOVIE configured for surround back speakers. Both Movie and Music versions of Pro Logic IIx are GAME available. Movie, Music and Game versions of Pro Logic IIx are available. Game mode ensures that

special effects are routed to the surround channels, while delivering their full impact using the subwoofer, thus fully immersing the game player in the universe of the video game.

Logic 7 Cinema Exclusive to Harman Kardon for AV receivers, Logic 7 is an advanced mode that extracts the Logic 7 Music maximum surround information from either surround-encoded programs or conventional stereo

material. Depending on the number of speakers in use and the selection made in the SURROUNDSELECTmenu, the “5.1” versions of Logic 7 modes are available when the 5.1 option is chosen,while the “7.1” versions of Logic 7 produce a full sound field presentation, including back surround speakers when the “6.1/7.1” option is chosen. The Logic 7 C (or Cinema) mode should be used with any source that contains Dolby Surround or similar matrix encoding. Logic 7 C delivers increased center-channel intelligibility, and more accurate placement of sounds with fades and pans that are much smoother and more realistic than with former decoding techniques. The Logic 7 M or Music mode should be used with analog or PCM stereo sources. Logic 7 M enhances the listening experience by presenting a wider front soundstage and greater rear ambience. Both Logic 7 modes also direct low-frequency information to the subwoofer (if installed and configured) to deliver maximum bass impact.

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DTS Neo:6 Cinema These two modes are available when any analog source is playing to create a six-channel DTS Neo:6 Music surround presentation from conventional Matrix-encoded and traditional Stereo sources. Select

the Cinema version of Neo:6 when a program with any type of analog Matrix surround encoding is present. Select the Music version of Neo:6 for optimal processing when a nonencoded,two-channel stereo program is being played.When selecting a DTS Neo:6 Cinema mode, a 3-, 5- or 6-channel configuration may be available,depending on the number of speakers in your system. Use 3-channel mode when only a front left and right and a center speaker are present; surround-channel information will be mixed into these speakers.The 6-channel mode will only be available if you have configured your surround back speakers as active.

DTS 96/24 DTS 96/24 is a high-resolution format that uses a 96kHz sampling rate with 24 bits to produce extended information that improves the harmonics of the source material. The AVR is capable of automatically detecting and decoding DTS 96/24 materials and delivering them as the artist intended.

Dolby 3 Stereo Uses the information contained in a surround-encoded or two-channel stereo program to create center-channel information. In addition, the information that is normally sent to the rear-channel surround speakers is carefully mixed in with the front-left and front-right channels for increased realism.Use this mode when you have a center channel speaker but no surround speakers.

Dolby Virtual Speaker Dolby Virtual Speaker technology uses a next-generation advanced algorithm to reproduce the dynamics and surround Reference sound effects of a precisely placed 5.1-channel speaker system using only front left and right speakers. In the Wide Reference Mode, the apparent width of the sound across the front image is defined by the distance between the two

speakers. The Wide Mode provides a wider, more spacious front image when the two speakers areclose together.

THEATER The THEATER mode creates a sound field that resembles the acoustic feeling of a standard live performance theater, with stereo and even pure mono sources.

HALL 1 The two Hall modes create sound fields that resemble a small (HALL1) orHALL 2 medium sized (HALL 2) concert hall, with stereo and even pure mono sources.

5-Channel Stereo This mode takes advantage of multiple speakers to place a stereo signal at both the front and7-Channel Stereo back of a room. Depending on whether the AVR has been configured for either 5.1 or 6.1/7.1

operation, one of these modes, but not both, is available at any time. Ideal for playing music in situations such as a party, this mode places the same signal at the front-left and surround-left,and at the front-right and surround-right speakers. The center channel is fed a summed mono mix of the in-phase material of the left and right channels.

Surround Off (Stereo) These modes turn off all surround processing and present the pure left- and right-channel presentation of Surround Off (Bypass) two-channel stereo programs. The Surround Off (Bypass) mode may only be used with analog source inputs,DSP Surround Off as it preserves the analog format of the audio signal for its entire path of travel through the receiver to the

speaker and subwoofer outputs, bypassing all digital processing. Digital bass management is not available in Surround Off mode. The DSP Surround Off mode can be used with either an analog or digital input, as the signal undergoes digital bass management to optimize the distribution of the low frequencies between themain speakers and a subwoofer.

Dolby Headphone Dolby Headphone enables ordinary stereo headphones to portray the sound of a five-speaker DH1 surround-playback system. The DH1 mode creates headphone presentation that resembles a small,DH2 well-damped room and is appropriate for use with both movies and music-only recordings.DH3 The DH2 mode creates a more acoustically live room particularly suited to music listening.

The DH3 mode creates a larger room, more like a concert hall or movie theater.

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Once you have completed the setup and configu-ration of the AVR, it is simple to operate andenjoy. The following instructions should befollowed for you to maximize your enjoyment ofyour new receiver:

Turning the AVR On or Off• When using the AVR for the first time, you mustpress the Main Power Switch 1 on the frontpanel to turn the unit on. This places the unit in aStandby mode, as indicated by the amber color ofthe Power Indicator 3. Once the unit is inStandby, you may begin a listening session bypressing the System Power Control 2 or theSource button % on the front panel or theAVR Selector 5. Note that the PowerIndicator 3 will turn blue. This will turn the uniton and return it to the input source that was lastused. The unit may also be turned on from Standbyby pressing any of the Source Selector buttonson the remote 4567 or the Sourcebutton % on the front panel.

NOTE: After pressing one of the Input Selectorbuttons 4 (except VID4) to turn the unit on,press the AVR Selector 5 to have the remotecontrol the AVR functions.

To turn the unit off at the end of a listening ses-sion, simply press the System Power Control2 on the front panel or the Power Off Button3 on the remote. Power will be shut off to anyequipment plugged into the rear panelSwitched AC Outlets� and the PowerIndicator 3 will turn orange.

When the remote is used to turn the unit “off” itis actually placing the system in a Standby mode,as indicated by the orange color of the PowerIndicator 3.

When you will be away from home for anextended period of time it is always a good ideato completely turn the unit off with the frontpanel Main Power Switch 1.

NOTE: All preset memories may be lost if the unitis left turned off with the Main Power Switch1 for more than two weeks.

Using the Sleep Timer• To program the AVR for automatic turn-off, pressthe Sleep Button 9 on the remote. Each pressof the button will increase the time before shutdown in the following sequence:

The sleep time will be displayed in the MainInformation Display Ò and it will countdown until the time has elapsed.

When the programmed sleep time has elapsed,the unit will automatically turn off (to Standbymode). Note that the front panel display will dimto one half brightness when the Sleep function isprogrammed. To cancel the Sleep function, pressand hold the Sleep Button 9 until the infor-mation display returns to normal brightness andthe Sleep indicator numbers disappear and thewords SLEEP OFF appear in the MainInformation Display Ò.

Source Selection

• To select a source, press any of the SourceSelector buttons on the remote 467.

NOTE: After pressing one of the Input Selectorbuttons 4 to turn the unit on, press the AVR Selector 5 to have the remote control theAVR functions.

• The input source may also be changed bypressing the front-panel Input Source Selectorbutton %. Each press of the button will movethe input selection through the list of availableinputs.

• As the input is changed, the AVR will auto-matically switch to the digital input (if selected),surround mode and speaker configuration thatwere entered during the configuration process forthat source.

• The front-panel Video 4 Inputs Ô, OpticalDigital 4 Input * or the Coaxial Digital 4Input Ó may be used to connect a device suchas a video game or camcorder to your homeentertainment system on a temporary basis.

• As the input source is changed, the new inputname will appear momentarily as an on-screendisplay in the lower third of the video display.The input name will also appear in the MainInformation Display Ò and a blue LED willlight next to the selected input’s name in thefront-panel Input Indicators ˆ.

• When a pure audio input (CD, Tuner, Tape,6/8 Channel Input) is selected, the last videoinput used remains routed to the Video Out-puts�� and Video Monitor Output .This permits simultaneous viewing and listeningto different sources.

• When Digital Media Player (DMP)source is selected, if a compatible Apple iPoddevice is inserted in an optional Harman Kardon

that is connected to DMPConnector� on the rear panel, function mes-sages will appear on any video display connectedto the AVR’s Video Monitor Outputs , andthe remote control may be used to navigate theiPod and access many of its functions.

The function messages will also appear in thefront-panel display, and the iPod’s battery may becharged. See the owner’s guides for and your iPod for more information.

• When a Video source is selected, its audio signalwill be fed to the speakers and the video signal forthat input will be routed to the appropriateMonitor Output Jack and will be viewable ona TV monitor connected to the AVR. If a componentvideo source is connected to the Video 1 �,Video 2 � or Video 3 " ComponentInputs, it will be routed to the ComponentVideo Outputs�. Make certain that your TV isset to the proper input to view the appropriatevideo signal (composite, S-Video or componentvideo, see Notes for S-Video on page 15).

6-Channel/8-Channel Direct Input• There are two input choices available for usewith sources such as a DVD-Audio or SACDplayer that are connected to the 8-ChannelDirect Inputs�. Select the appropriate inputaccording to the way your system and sourceequipment is configured:

• The 6 CHDIRECTINPUT should be usedwhen the SBR and SBL inputs are NOT in use andthe input source device has its own internal bassmanagement system. This input passes the inputfrom the source directly through to the volumecontrol without any analog to digital conversionand it mutes the unused input jacks to preventunwanted noise from interfering with systemperformance.

• The 8 CHDIRECTINPUT should be usedwhen an input is connected to all eight 8-Channel Direct Inputs� and when theinput source device has its own internal bassmanagement system. This input passes the inputfrom the source directly through to the volumecontrol without any analog to digital conversionand it mutes the unused input jacks to preventunwanted noise from interfering with systemperformance.

Note that when the 6-Channel or 8-ChannelDirect Input is in use, you may not select a sur-round mode, as the external decoder determinesthe processing in use. In addition, there is nosignal at the record outputs or bass managementwhen the 6-Channel or 8-Channel Direct Input isin use and the tone or balance controls will notfunction.

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Controls and Use of Headphones• Adjust the volume to a comfortable level usingthe front panel Volume Control ı or remoteVolume Up/Down buttons.

• To temporarily silence all speaker outputs pressthe Mute button �. This will interrupt the out-put to all speakers and the headphone jack, but itwill not affect any recording or dubbing that maybe in progress. When the system is muted, theword MUTEwill blink in the Main Infor-mation Display Ò. Press the Mute button� again to return to normal operation.

• To set the output of the AVR so that the outputis “flat,” with the tone and balance controls de-activated, press the Tone Mode button 8 onceor twice so that the words ToneOff appearmomentarily in the Main Information DisplayÒ. To return the tone controls to an active con-dition, press the Tone Mode 8 button once ortwice so that the words ToneInmomentarilyappear in the Main Information Display Ò.

• For private listening, plug the 6.3 mm stereophone plug from a pair of stereo headphonesinto the front panel Headphone Jack 4. Notethat when the headphone’s plug is connected,the word DOLBYH:BPwill scroll once acrossthe Main Information Display Ò and allspeakers will be silenced. When the headphoneplug is removed, the audio feed to the speakerswill be restored.

• When the headphones are in use, you may takeadvantage of the Dolby Headphone modes tobring added spaciousness to headphone listen-ing. Press the Dolby Mode Select Button Mor the Surround Mode Group Selector 5 tocycle through the three Dolby Headphone modesto select the one that you prefer.

Surround Mode SelectionOne of the most important features of the AVR 245 is its ability to reproduce a full multi-channel surround sound field from digitalsources, analog matrix surround encodedprograms and standard stereo or even monoprograms.

Selection of a surround mode is based on person-al taste, as well as the type of program sourcematerial being used. For example, CDs, motionpictures or TV programs bearing the logo of oneof the major surround-encoding processes, suchas Dolby Surround should be played in either theDolby Pro Logic II or IIx Movie (with movies) orMusic (with music) surround mode, with any DTSNEO:6 mode or with Harman Kardon´s exclusiveLogic 7 Movie Mode, to create a full range 5.1channel or (with Logic 7 and DTS NEO:6) even7.1 channel surround signal from surroundencoded programs, with a stereophonic left andright rear signal, just as it was recorded (e.g.sound being recorded from left rear side will be

heard from that side only, for more details seechart on page 32-33).

Note that when Dolby Digital 2.0 signals (e.g."D.D. 2.0" tracks from DVD), that are encodedwith Dolby Pro Logic information, are received viaany digital input, the Dolby Pro Logic II Moviemode will be selected automatically (in additionto the Dolby Digital mode) and will decode a fullrange 5.1 channel surround sound even fromthose recordings (see also "Dolby Digital" onpage 36).

To create wide, enveloping sound field environ-ments and defined pans and flyovers with allanalog stereo recordings select the Dolby Pro Logic II Music or Emulation mode orHarman Kardon’s exclusive Logic 7 Music modefor a dramatic improvement in comparison to theDolby Pro Logic ( I ) mode of former times.

NOTE: Once a program has been encoded withmatrix surround information, it retains thesurround information as long as the program isbroadcast in stereo. Thus, movies with surroundsound may be decoded via any of the analog sur-round modes such as Pro Logic II or IIx Cinema,Logic 7 Cinema or DTS Neo:6 Cinema, when theyare broadcast via conventional TV stations, cable,pay-TV and satellite transmission. In addition, agrowing number of made-for-television programs,sports broadcasts, radio dramas and music CDs are also recorded in surround sound.You may view a list of these programs at the Dolby Laboratories Web site at www.dolby.com

Even when a program is not listed as carryingintentional surround information, you may findthat the Dolby Pro Logic II or IIx Music, DTS NEO:6Music or Logic 7 Music or Enhanced modes oftendeliver enveloping surround presentations throughthe use of the natural surround informationpresent in all stereo recordings.

However, for stereo programs without anysurround information the Theater, Hall and 5/7CHStereo modes should be tried (effective particularlywith old ”extreme” stereo recordings) and formono programs, we suggest that you try theTheater or Hall modes.

Surround modes are selected using either thefront panel controls or the remote. To select anew surround mode from the front panel, firstpress the Surround Mode Group SelectorButton 5 until the desired major surroundmode group such as Dolby, DTS or Logic 7 isselected. Next, press the Surround ModeSelector Button 9 to choose the specificindividual surround mode.

To select a surround mode using the remotecontrol, press the button for the major surroundmode group that includes the mode you wish tochoose from: Dolby M, DTS Surround N,DTS Neo:6 �, Logic 7 O, Stereo � orDSP Surround A. The first press of the buttonwill show the current mode from that group if itis already in use, or the first available mode if youare currently using another mode. To cyclethrough the available modes in that group pressthe button again until the desired mode appearsin the Main Information Display Ò and theon-screen display.

To select from the DSP modes (Hall 1, Hall 2,Theater) press the Surround Mode SelectorA repeatedly to scroll through the list of avail-able modes.

As the surround modes change, a blue LED willlight next to the current mode in the SurroundMode Indicators ( list on the front panel.

Note that the Dolby Digital or DTS modes mayonly be selected when a digital input is in use. Inaddition, when a digital source is present, theAVR will automatically select and switch to thecorrect mode (Dolby Digital or DTS), regardless ofthe mode that has been previously selected. Formore information on selecting digital sources, seethe following section of this manual.

When the 6-Channel/8-Channel direct inputs arein use there is no surround processing, as theseinputs take the analog output signals from anoptional, external DVD-Audio or SACD player, oranother source device and carry them straightthrough to the volume control.

To listen to a program in traditional two-channelstereo, using the front left and front right speakersonly (plus the subwoofer, if installed andconfigured), press the Stereo Button 5�until SURROFF appears in the MainInformation Display Ò.

Digital Audio PlaybackDigital audio is a major advancement over olderanalog surround processing systems such asDolby Pro Logic. It delivers five or six discretechannels: left front, center, right front, left sur-round and right surround and with DTS ES (seebelow) even surround back (with identical signalsfor left and right). Each channel reproduces fullfrequency range (20Hz to 20kHz) and offers dra-matically improved dynamic range and significantimprovements to signal-to-noise ratios. In addi-tion, digital systems have the capability to deliveran additional channel that is specifically devotedto low-frequency information. This is the “.1”channel referred to when you see these systemsdescribed as “5.1,” “6.1” or “7.1”. The basschannel is separate from the other channels, butsince it is intentionally bandwidth-limited, sounddesigners have given it that unique designation.

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Dolby Digital

Dolby Digital (originally known as AC-3®) is astandard part of DVD, and is available on special-ly encoded LD discs and satellite broadcasts andit is a part of the new high-definition television(HDTV) system.

Note that an optional, external RF demodulator isrequired to use the AVR to listen to the DolbyDigital sound tracks available on laser discs.Connect the RF output of the LD player to thedemodulator and then connect the digital outputof the demodulator to the Optical or Coaxialinputs ��*Ó of the AVR.No demodulator is required for use with DVDplayers or DTS-encoded laser discs.

DTSDTS is another digital audio system that is capa-ble of delivering 5.1, 6.1 or 7.1 audio. Althoughboth DTS and Dolby Digital are digital, they usedifferent methods of encoding the signals, andthus they require different decoding circuits toconvert the digital signals back to analog.

DTS-encoded sound tracks are available on selectDVD and LD discs, as well as on special audio-only DTS CDs. You may use any LD, DVD or CDplayer equipped with a digital output to playDTS-encoded special audio-only CDs with theAVR, but DTS-LDs can be played on LD playersand DTS-DVDs on DVD players only. All that isrequired is to connect the player’s digital outputto either the Optical or Coaxial input on therear panel �� or front panel *Ó.

In order to listen to DVDs encoded with DTSsound tracks, the DVD player must be compatiblewith the DTS signal as indicated by a DTS logo onthe player’s front panel. Note that early DVDplayers may not be able to play DTS- encodedDVDs. This does not indicate a problem with theAVR, as some players cannot pass the DTS signalthrough to the digital outputs. If you are in doubtas to the capability of your DVD player to handleDTS DVDs, consult the player’s owner’s manual.

Please note that some DVD players are shippedwith their output set for Dolby Digital only. Toinsure that DTS data is being sent to the AVR,please check the setup menu system on yourDVD player to make certain that DTS data outputis enabled.

PCM Audio PlaybackPCM (Pulse Code Modulation) is the non- com-pressed digital audio system used for compactdiscs, Non-Dolby Digital/DTS Laserdiscs and somespecial PCM encoded DVDs. The digital circuits inthe AVR are capable of high quality digital-to-ana-log decoding, and they may be connected directlyto the digital audio output of your CD/DVD or LDplayer (LD only for PCM or DTS programs, forDolby Digital laser discs an RF adapter is needed,see ”Dolby Digital” above).

Connections may be made to either the Opticalor Coaxial inputs �� on the rear panel or thefront panel Digital Inputs *Ó.

To listen to a PCM digital source, first select theinput for the desired source (e.g., CD) to feed itsvideo signal (if any) to the TV monitor and to pro-vide its analog audio signal for recording. Nextpress the Digital Select button ÛG and thenuse the ⁄ /¤ buttons D on the remote, or theSelector buttons7 on the front panel, until thedesired choice appears in the Main InformationDisplay Ò, then press the Set button @Fto confirm the choice.

During PCM playback the unit automatically willturn to the default surround mode or to theLOGIC7 mode but you also may select anysurround mode except Dolby Digital or DTS.

Selecting a Digital SourceTo utilize either digital mode you must have prop-erly connected a digital source to the AVR.Connect the digital outputs from DVD players,HDTV receivers, satellite systems or CD players tothe Optical or Coaxial inputs on the rear orfront panel ��*Ó. In order to provide abackup signal and a source for analog stereorecording, the analog outputs provided on digitalsource equipment should also be connected totheir appropriate inputs on the AVR rear panel(e.g., connect the analog stereo audio outputfrom a DVD to the DVD Audio inputs� onthe rear panel when you connect the source’sdigital outputs).

To select a digital source such as DVD, first selectits input using the remote or front panel InputSelector 4% as outlined in this manual inorder to feed its video signal (if any) to the TVmonitor and to provide its analog audio signal forrecording. When the digital input associated withthe input selected (e.g. “DVD”) is not selectedautomatically (due to the input settings madeearlier during the system configuration, see page17), select the digital source by pressing theDigital Input Selector button GÛ andthen using the ⁄/¤ buttons D on the remoteor the Selector buttons7 on the front panel tochoose any of the OPTICAL or COAXIALinputs, as they appear in the Main InformationDisplay Ò or on-screen display.

When the digital source is playing, the AVR willautomatically detect whether it is a multichannelDolby Digital or DTS source or a conventionalPCM signal, which is the standard output fromCD players.

Note that a digital input (e.g. coaxial) remainsassociated with any analog input (e.g. DVD) assoon as it is selected, thus the digital input neednot be re-selected each time the appropriateinput choice (e.g. DVD) is made.

Digital Bitstream IndicatorsWhen a digital source is playing, the AVR sensesthe type of bitstream data that is present. Usingthis information, the correct surround mode willautomatically be selected. For example, DTS bit-streams will cause the unit to switch to DTSdecoding, and Dolby Digital bitstreams will enableDolby Digital decoding. When the unit sensesPCM data, from CDs and LDs and some musicDVDs or certain tracks on normal DVDs, it willallow the appropriate surround mode to beselected manually. Since the range of availablesurround modes depends on the type of digitaldata that is present, the AVR uses a variety ofindicators to let you know what type of signal ispresent. This will help you to understand thechoice of modes and the input channels recordedon the disc.

When a digital source is playing, the AVR willdisplay a variety of messages to indicate the typeof bitstream received. These messages will appearshortly after an input or surround mode ischanged, and will remain in the Main Informa-tion Display Ò for about five seconds beforethe display returns to the normal surround modeindication.

Surround Mode Types

For Dolby Digital and DTS sources, a three digitindication will appear, showing the number ofchannels present in the data. An example of thistype of display is 3/2/.1.

The first number indicates how many discretefront channel signals are present.

• A 3 tells you that separate front left, center andfront right signals are available. This will bedisplayed for Dolby Digital 5.1 and DTS 5.1programs.

• A 2 tells you that separate front left and rightsignals are available, but there is no discretecenter channel signal. This will be displayed forDolby Digital bit streams that have stereoprogram material.

• A 1 tells you that there is only a mono channelavailable in the Dolby Digital bitstream.

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The middle number indicates how many discretesurround channel signals are present.

• A 2 tells you that separate surround left andright signals are available. This will be displayedfor Dolby Digital 5.1 and DTS 5.1 programs.

• A 1 tells you that there is only a single, surroundencoded surround channel. This will appear forDolby Digital bit streams that have matrixencoding.

• A 0 indicates that there is no surround channelinformation. This will be displayed for two-channel stereo programs.

The last number indicates if there is a discrete LowFrequency Effects (LFE) channel. This is the “.1” inthe common abbreviation of “5.1” sound and it isa special channel that contains only bassfrequencies.

• A .1 tells you that an LFE channel is present.This will be displayed for Dolby Digital 5.1 andDTS 5.1 programs, as available.

• A 0 indicates that there is no LFE channel infor-mation available. However, even when there isno dedicated LFE channel, low frequency soundwill be present at the subwoofer output whenthe speaker configuration is set to show thepresence of subwoofer.

• The information in the right side of the displaywill tell you if the digital audio data contains aspecial flag signal that will automaticallyactivate the appropriate 6.1 or 7.1 mode. Thiswill be shown as EX-ON or EX-OFF for DolbyDigital bitstreams and ES-ON or ES-OFF for DTSbitstreams.

An UNLOCKmessage may appear in theLower Display Line Ò. This is your indicationthat the digital audio data stream has been inter-rupted or is no longer present. When that occurs,the unit’s digital signal processor has no signal tolock onto, and is thus “unlocked.” You may seethis message when a DVD is first started until thestream is playing and the processor determineswhich mode to apply; or any time the datastream is stopped or paused, such as when themenus of some discs are displayed or when theplayer is switching between the different sectionsof a disc. You may also see the message when asatellite receiver, cable set-top or HDTV tuner is inuse if the digital audio is temporarily interruptedwhen channels are changed or when a cable boxswitches from a channel with a digital datastream to a channel with analog audio only. TheUNLOCKmessage is normal, and does notindicate any problem with your receiver. Rather, ittells you that the incoming data has simply beenpaused or is not present for a variety of possiblereasons.

When Dolby Digital 3/2/.1 or DTS 3/2/.1 signalsare being played, the AVR will automaticallyswitch to the proper surround mode, and noother processing may be selected. When a DolbyDigital signal with a 3/1/0 or 2/0/0 signal isdetected you may select any of the Dolby sur-round modes.

If the EX flag is off, and your receiver has beenconfigured for 6.1/7.1 operation, you may manual-ly turn on EX processing as appropriate by simplyselecting the Dolby Digital EX surround mode asdescribed on pages 17 and 29. When the ES flag isnot present in a DTS bitstream, you may benefitfrom a 6.1-channel presentation by selecting theDTS+Neo:6 surround mode as described on pages17 and 29. In that mode, the DTS Neo:6

algorithms will be used to derive the surroundback channel from the DTS bit-stream information.

Surround Mode Post ProcessingThanks to the power of the AVR 245’s DSPprocessor, a variety of surround mode options areavailable for most digital signals to deliver eitherthe native information or to produce anenhanced sound field to match the number ofspeakers in your system. The modes available andthe number of channels available for each modewill vary depending on the incoming bitstream,and the configuration of your system, and arelisted in the tables below. The modes may beselected in the usual manner by selecting themajor Surround Mode Group first, and thenscrolling through the options.

The incoming bitstreams are indicated in theLower Display Line Ò as described above.After you have selected a surround mode, afterabout 5 seconds, the bitstream will be displayedbriefly before the unit returns to normal opera-tion. Therefore, you may ascertain the current bit-stream simply by pressing the button for themajor Surround Mode Group and waiting for afew moments for the bitstream to appear in theLower Display Line Ò. The bitstream informa-tion will also be displayed after the source inputhas been changed.

To use the table below, match the indication inthe display to the Incoming Bitstream listed in theleft column. The available surround modes areshown to the right.

For incoming Dolby Digital signals, the following modes are available:

Incoming Bitstream Available Surround Modes

Dolby Digital 1/0/.0 or 1/0/.1 Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Stereo, Dolby Virtual Speaker Reference (2 Speaker), Dolby Virtual Speaker Wide (2 Speaker)

Dolby Digital 2/0/.0 or 2/0/.1 Dolby Pro Logic II (Movie, Music or Game), Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital, Dolby Virtual Speaker Reference (2 or 3 Speaker),Dolby Virtual Speaker Wide (2, 3, 4 or 5 Speaker), Dolby Pro Logic IIx (Movie, Music or Game)

Dolby Digital 3/0/.0 or 3/0/.1 Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Stereo, Dolby Virtual Speaker Reference (2 or 3 Speaker), Dolby Virtual Speaker Wide (2 or 3 Speaker)

Dolby Digital 2/1/.0 or 2/1/.1 Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Stereo, Dolby Virtual Speaker Reference (2 or 3 Speaker), Dolby Virtual Speaker Wide (2, 3, 4 or 5 Speaker)

Dolby Digital 2/2/.0 or 2/2/.1 Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Stereo, Dolby Virtual Speaker Reference (2 Speaker), Dolby Virtual Speaker Wide (2 or 4 Speaker), Dolby Digital EX1, Dolby Pro Logic IIx1 (Movie or Music)

Dolby Digital 3/2/.0, 3/2/.1 Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Stereo, Dolby Virtual Speaker Reference (2 or 3 Speaker), Dolby Virtual Speaker Wide (2, 3, 4 or 5 Speaker), or EX Dolby Digital EX1, Dolby Pro Logic IIx1 (Movie or Music)

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It is always a good idea to check the readout forthe channel data to make certain that it matchesthe audio logo information shown on the back ofa DVD package. In some cases you will see indi-cation for “2/0/0” even when the disc contains afull 5.1, or 3/2/.1 signal. When this happens,check the audio output settings for your DVDplayer or the audio menu selections for the spe-cific disc being played to make certain that theplayer is sending the correct signal to the AVR.

PCM Playback IndicationsPCM is the abbreviation for Pulse CodeModulation, which is the type of digital signalused for standard CD playback, and other non-Dolby Digital and non-DTS digital sources suchas Mini-Disc. When a PCM signal is detected, theMain Information Display Ò will brieflyshow a message with the letters PCM, in addi-tion to a readout of the sampling frequency ofthe digital signal.

Connections may be made to either the rear-panel Optical or Coaxial Inputs�� or thefront-panel Digital Inputs *Ó.

To listen to a PCM digital source, first select theinput for the desired source (e.g., CD). Next pressthe Digital Select Button ÛG and thenuse the ⁄/¤ Buttons D on the remote, orthe ‹/› Selector Buttons 7 on the frontpanel, until the desired choice appears in theUpper Display Line Ò.

During PCM playback, you may select anySurround mode except Dolby Digital or DTS, asshown in the table below. Note that for conven-ience, we have included the modes available foranalog sources (including the tuner) in the charton the bottom of this page.

In most cases this will be 48KHZ, though inthe case of specially mastered, high-resolutionaudio discs you will see a 96KHZ indication.

The PCM48KHZ indication will also appearwhen modes or inputs are changed for analogsources. In those cases the system is telling youthe sampling frequency used internally at theoutput of the analog-to-digital converters thatchange the incoming signal from a VCR, tapedeck, the tuner, or other ana-log source to digi-tal.

Speaker/Channel IndicatorsIn addition to the Bitstream Indicators, the AVR features a set of unique channel-inputindicators that tell you how many channels ofdigital information are being received and/orwhether the digital signal is interrupted.(See Figure).

These indicators are the L/C/R/LFE/SL/SR/SBL/SBRletters that are inside the center boxes of theSpeaker/Channel Input Indicators $ in thefront panel Main Information Display Ò.

When a standard analog stereo or matrix surround signal is in use, only the “L” and “R”indicators will light, as analog signals have onlyleft and right channels.

Digital signals, however, may have one, two, five,six or seven separate channels, depending on theprogram material, the method of transmissionand the way in which it was encoded. When adigital signal is playing, the letters in these indicators will light in response to the specificsignal being received. It is important to note thatalthough Dolby Digital, for example, is referred toas a “5.1” system, not all Dolby Digital DVDs oraudio tracks selected on DVD or other Dolby

Incoming Signal Available Surround ModesAnalog (2-channel), Tuner, PCM 44.1kHz or 48kHz Dolby Pro Logic II (Movie, Music or Game), Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby 3 Stereo, Dolby Virtual Speaker

Reference (2 or 3 Speaker), Dolby Virtual Speaker Wide (2, 3, 4 or 5 Speaker), Dolby Pro Logic IIx*(Movie, Music or Game), DTS Neo:6 (3-channel Cinema, 5-channel Cinema or Music or 6-channelCinema or Music*), Logic 7 (5-channel Cinema, Music or Enhance; 7-channel Cinema, Music orEnhance*), Hall 1 (5- or 6-channel*), Hall 2 (5- or 6-channel*), Theater (5- or 6-channel*),Surround Off**, 5-Channel Stereo, 7-Channel Stereo*, DSP Surround Off

PCM 96kHz Dolby Pro Logic II (Movie or Music), Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Pro Logic IIx* (Movie or Music), Logic 7 (5-channel Cinema, Music or Enhance; 7-channel Cinema, Music or Enhance*), DSP Surround Off

* The Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital EX, DTS+Neo:6, DTS+Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS-ES matrix, DTS-ES Discrete, DTS Neo:6 (6-channel), Logic 7 (&-channel), Hall 1 (6- channel), Hall 2 (6-channel), Theater (6-channel) and 7-channel Stereo modes are only available when the AVR has been configured for 6.1/7.11 operatioin by configuring the Surround Back channels asLARGE or SMALL. These modes are not available when the Surround Back channels have been configured for multiroom operatioin.

** The Surround Off mode is only available for ananlog sources or the tuner, and requires that the tone controls be removed from the circuitry for “flat” response. Otherwise, the DSP Surround Offmode may be selected when a two-channel presentation is desired.

For incoming DTS signals, the following modes are available:

Incoming Bitstream Available Surround Modes

DTS 1/0/.0, 1/0/.1, 2/0/.0, 2/0/.1, 3/0/.0, 3/0/.1, 3/1/.0 or 3/1/.1 DTS, DTS Stereo

DTS 2/2/.0, 2/2/.1, 3/2/.0 or 3/2/.1 DTS, DTS Stereo, DTS+Neo:61, DTS+Pro Logic IIx Movie*, DTS+Pro Logic IIx Music*

DTS 96/24 DTS 96/24, DTS Stereo, DTS+Neo:6*, DTS+Pro Logic IIx Movie*, DTS+Pro Logic IIx Music*

DTS-ES Matrix DTS-ES Matrix*, DTS, DTS Stereo, DTS+Pro Logic IIx Movie*, DTS+Pro Logic IIx Music*

DTS-ES Discrete DTS-ES Discrete*, DTS, DTS Stereo, DTS+Pro Logic IIx Movie*, DTS+Pro Logic IIx Music*

* The Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital EX, DTS+Neo:6, DTS+Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS-ES matrix, DTS-ES Discrete, DTS Neo:6 (6-channel), Logic 7 (&-channel), Hall 1 (6- channel), Hall 2 (6-channel),Theater (6-channel) and 7-channel Stereo modes are only available when the AVR has been configured for 6.1/7.11 operatioin by configuring the Surround Back channels as LARGE orSMALL. These modes are not available when the Surround Back channels have been configured for multiroom operatioin.

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Digital programs are encoded for 5.1. Thus, it issometimes normal for a DVD with a Dolby Digitalsoundtrack to trigger only the “L” and “R”indicators.

NOTE: Many DVD discs are recorded with both“5.1” and “2.0” versions of the same sound-track. When playing a DVD, always be certain tocheck the type of material on the disc. Most discsshow this information in the form of a listing oricon on the back of the disc jacket. When a discdoes offer multiple soundtrack choices, you mayhave to make some adjustments to your DVDplayer (usually with the “Audio Select” button orin a menu screen on the disc) to send a full 5.1feed to the AVR or to select the appropriateaudio track and thus language. It is also possiblefor the type of signal feed to change during thecourse of a DVD playback. In some cases the pre-views of special material will only be recorded in2.0 audio, while the main feature is available in5.1 audio. As long as your DVD player is set for6-channel output, the AVR will automaticallysense changes to the bitstream and channelcount and reflect them in these indicators.

Important Note: When a digital surroundsource (Dolby Digital, DTS) is played, the lettersSBL/SBR for the Surround Back channels willappear only when a DTS ES DISCRETE 6.1 sourceis played. Then this surround mode will be indi-cated in the front display and on-screen display.With all other recordings the icons for the sur-round back speakers may light (when thosespeakers have been configured) to indicate that asignal will be fed to them (Matrix decoded withNEO:6, LOGIC 7 or 7 CH Stereo), but no lettersinside will light as the unit will not receive aninput signal for the surround back channels.

The letters used by the Speaker/Channel InputIndicators $ also flash to indicate when a bit-stream has been interrupted. This will happenwhen a digital input source is selected before theplayback starts, or when a digital source such asa DVD is put into a Pause mode. The flashingindicators remind you that the playback hasstopped due to the absence of a digital signaland not through any fault of the AVR. This isnormal, and the digital playback will resumeonce the playback is started again.

Night Mode A special feature of Dolby Digital is the Nightmode, which enables Dolby Digital input sourcesto be played back with full digital intelligibiltywhile reducing the maximum peak level andlifting the low levels by 1/4 to 1/3. This preventsabruptly loud transitions from disturbing otherswithout reducing the impact of the digital source.The Night mode is available only when the DolbyDigital mode is selected.

The Night mode may be engaged when a DolbyDigital DVD is playing by pressing the NightButton B on the remote. Next, press the ⁄/¤

buttons D to select either the middle range orfull compression versions of the Night mode. Toturn the Night mode off, press the ⁄/¤ buttonsD until the message in the lower third of thevideo display and the Main InformationDisplay Ò reads D-RANGEOFF.

The Night mode may also be selected to always beon as soon as the Dolby Digital mode is activatedat either level of compression using the options inthe DOLBYmenu. See page 21 for informationon using the menus to set this option.

IMPORTANT NOTES ON DIGITAL PLAYBACK:• When the digital playback source is stopped, orin a pause, fast forward or chapter search mode,the digital audio data will momentarily stop, andthe channel position letters inside the Speaker/Channel Indicators $ will flash. This is nor-mal and does not indicate a problem with eitherthe AVR or the source machine. The AVR willreturn to digital playback as soon as the data isavailable and when the machine is in a standardplay mode.

• Although the AVR will decode virtually all DVDmovies, CDs and HDTV sources, it is possible thatsome future digital sources may not be compatiblewith the AVR.

• Note that not all digitally encoded programsand not all audio tracks on a DVD contain full5.1 or 6.1 channel audio. Consult the programguide that accompanies the DVD or laser disc todetermine which type of audio has been record-ed on the disc. The AVR will automatically sensethe type of digital surround encoding used,indicate it in the Channel Input Indicators $and adjust to accommodate it.

• When a Dolby Digital or DTS source is playing,you normally may not be able to select some ofthe analog surround modes such as Dolby ProLogic II, Dolby 3 Stereo, Hall, Theater, 5CH/7CHStereo or Logic 7, except with specific DolbyDigital 2.0 recordings that can be played withthe Pro Logic II modes too (see page 33).

• When a digital source is playing, it is NOT pos-sible to make an analog recording using theTape� or Video 1 record outputs, even ifthe source is connected to any digital input ofthe AVR only, as long as "Surround Off" mode isselected (possible with a PCM source only). Butthe analog two channel signal, even of a DolbyDigital (not DTS) source, the ”Downmix” toStereo or Dolby Surround, can be recorded byconnecting its analog audio outputs to theappropriate analog inputs (e.g. DVD) of the AVR.Additionally, the digital signals will be passedthrough to the Digital Audio Outputs �.

Tape Recording

In normal operation, the audio or video sourceselected for listening through the AVR is sent tothe record outputs. This means that any programyou are watching or listening to may be recordedsimply by placing machines connected to the out-puts for Tape Outputs� or Video 1 Outputs� in the record mode.

When a digital audio recorder is connected toany of the Digital Audio Outputs�, you areable to record the digital signal using a CD-R,MiniDisc or other digital recording system.Note that all digital signals will be passedthrough to both, coaxial and optical, digital outputs simultanously, no matter which kind ofdigital input was selected.

NOTES:• The digital outputs are active only when a digitalsignal is present, and they do not convert an ana-log input to a digital signal, or change the formatof the digital signal (e.g. Dolby Digital to PCM orvice versa, but coaxial digital signals are convertedto optical signals and vice versa). In additon, thedigital recorder must be compatible with theoutput signal. For example, the PCM digital outputfrom a CD player may be recorded on a CD-R orMiniDisc, but Dolby Digital or DTS signals may not.

• To make an analog recording from a digitalsource is possible, but only from a PCM source(not Dolby Digital or DTS) and correctly only with"Surround Off" mode (with any Surround modeonly the L/R front signals will be fed to the recordoutputs).

Using

When Harman Kardon’s (optional) isconnected and a compatible Apple® iPod® isdocked in The Bridge, press the DMPSelector Button 4 to choose the iPod as theinput source. Pressing the DMPSelector Button 4 will also activate the AVRremote’s control codes for the iPod, and you mayalso use the front-panel controls to operate theiPod. You may also select DMP as thesource from the front panel by repeatedlypressing the Input Source Selector % untilDMP appears in the Upper Display Line Ò,although no Input Indicator will light.

When The Bridge is properly connected and acom-patible iPod is properly docked, the UpperDisplay Line Ò will read DMP/CON-NECTED. Once that message appears, use theremote or front-panel buttons to control theiPod. See the Function List Table on pages 50-51for a listing of the remote control buttons thathave been programmed to control the iPod. Inbrief, the Reverse Search, Play and ForwardSearch Buttons P and the ⁄/¤/‹/›Buttons DE� and Set Button F maybe used in a similar manner to the corresponding

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controls on the iPod. Complete details on operat-ing an iPod using and an AVR remoteare furnished with .

The front-panel controls may be used to access alimited number of iPod functions. Press the RDSselect button ^ to play or pause the currenttrack. The Tuning Selector ) may be used tosearch reverse (left side of button) or forward(right side of button) through the tracks. Pressthe Tuner Band Selector ! to call up theiPod’s menu. Press the Preset StationsSelector # to scroll, and the Set Button @to select.

Output Level Adjustment With Source Signals

Normal output level adjustment for the AVR isestablished using the test tone, as outlined onpage 29. In some cases, however, it may bedesirable to adjust the output levels usingprogram material such as a test disc, or aselection you are familiar with. Additionally, theoutput level for the subwoofer and those for theStereo modes can only be adjusted using thisprocedure.

To adjust the output levels using programmaterial, first select the surround mode for whichyou want to trim the speakers (see NOTE below),start your program material source and set the reference volume for the front left and front rightchannels using the Volume Control .

Once the reference level has been set, press theChannel Select button CÙ and note thatFRONT L LEVEL will appear in the MainInformation Display Ò. To change the level,first press the Set button F@, and then usethe Selector buttons 7 or the ⁄/¤ buttonsD to raise or lower the level. DO NOT use thevolume control, as this will alter the referencesetting.

Once the change has been made, press the Setbutton F@ and then press the Selector but-tons 7 or the ⁄/¤ buttons D to select thenext output channel location that you wish toadjust. To adjust the subwoofer level, press theSelector buttons 7 or the ⁄/¤ buttons Duntil WOOFERLEVEL appears in the MainInformation Display Ò or on-screen display(only available if the subwoofer is turned on).

Press the Set button F@ when the name ofthe desired channel appears in the MainInformation Display Ò and on-screen dis-play, and follow the instructions shown above toadjust the level.

Repeat the procedure as needed until all chan-nels requiring adjustment have been set. Whenall adjustments have been made and no furtheradjustments are made for five seconds, the AVRwill return to normal operation.

The channel output may also be adjusted usingthe full-OSD on-screen menu system. First, setthe volume to a comfortable listening level usingthe Volume Control ı . Then, press theOSD button L to bring up the MASTERMENU (Figure 1). Press the ¤ Button D threetimes until the on-screen › cursor is next to theMANUALADJUST line. Press the Set ButtonF to activate the MANUALADJUST anduse the ⁄/¤ D to scroll to the CHANNELADJUST line. Press the Set Button F to dis-play the CHANNELADJUST submenu.

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When the menu appears, the internal test tonewill be turned off. This will allow you to use yourexternal test disc or other source material as thetest signal. Then, use the ⁄/¤ Buttons D toselect the channels to be adjusted. At each channel position use the ‹ /› Buttons E�to change the output level.Remember, when you are using a disc with testsignal (e.g. pink noise) or an external signalgenerator as the source, the goal is to have theoutput level at each channel be equal whenheard at the listening position, with any surroundmode selected. When your test source is a nor-mal disc with music signals, you may adjust thelevel for each channel and surround mode as youprefer, e.g. you may lower the center channellevel when you find it to be too high or increasethe level of the rears when you find it to be toolow with specific surround modes.

If you wish to reset all the levels to their originalfactory default of 0dB offset, press the ⁄/¤

Buttons D so that the on-screen cursor isnext to the CHANNELRESET line and pressthe ‹ /› Buttons E� so that the word ONis highlighted. After the levels are reset, resumethe procedure outlined above to reset the levelsto the desired settings. When all adjustments aredone, press the ⁄/¤ Buttons D to move theon-screen ➞ cursor so that it is next to BACKTOMASTERMENU and then press the SetButton F if you wish to go back to the mainmenu to make other adjustments. If you have noother adjustments to make, press the OSDButton L to exit the menu system.

NOTE: The output levels may be separatelytrimmed for each digital and analog surroundmode. If you wish to have different trim levels for aspecific mode, select that mode and then follow theinstructions in the steps shown above.

With Stereo modes the adjustment proceduredescribed above is the only way to trim the out-put level, e.g. to match the Stereo level withother modes.

Dim FunctionSince the AVR will often be used when movies orother video programming is viewed under low-light conditions, you may wish to lower thebrightness of the front-panel displays and indica-tors so that they do not distract from the videopresentation. You may dim the displays using themenu system, as shown on page 42, or you maycontrol the brightness directly from the remote.

Simply press the Dim Button � once to dimthe front panel to half the normal brightnesslevel; press it again to turn the displays off. Notethat when the displays are dimmed or turned off,the blue lighting around the Standby/OnSwitch 2 will continue to stay lit as a reminderthat the AVR is still turned on.

Note that all changes to the front-panel bright-ness level are temporary; the displays will returnto full brightness after the AVR is turned off andthen on again. To return the displays to fullbrightness without turning the unit off, press theDim Button � as needed until the displaysare on.

In addition to lowering the brightness of the dis-plays or turning them off completely, you maywish to have them appear whenever a button onthe remote or front panel is pushed, and thengradually fade out after a set time period. Youmay do this by making the appropriate settings inthe VFDFADETIMEOUT line of theSYSTEMSETUPmenu, as shown on page41.

Memory Backup

This product is equipped with a memory backupsystem that preserves tuner presets and systemconfiguration information if the unit is turned offcompletely, accidentally unplugged or subjectedto a power outage. This memory will last forapproximately two weeks, after which time allinformation must be reentered.

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The AVR 245 is equipped with a number of ad-vanced features that add extra flexibility to theunit’s operation. While it is not necessary to usethese features to operate the unit, they provideadditional options that you may wish to use.

Front-Panel-Display Fade

In normal operation, the front-panel displaysand indicators remain on at full brightness,although you may also dim them or turn themoff as shown on page 40. As an additionaloption, you may also set the AVR so that the dis-plays are on whenever a button is pressed onthe front panel or remote, but then fade outafter a set period of time.

To set the front-panel displays to the Fade mode,press the OSD Button L to bring the Master Menu to the screen. Press the ⁄/¤

Navigation Button D so that the ➞ cursoris pointed to the SYSTEMSETUP line, andpress the Set Button F to enter theSYSTEMSETUPmenu (Figure 13).

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With the SYSTEMSETUPmenu on yourvideo display, press the ⁄/¤ NavigationButton D so that the ➞ cursor is pointed tothe VFDFADETIMEOUT line. Next, pressthe ‹ /› Navigation Button E� so thatthe amount of time that you wish the displays tofade out after a button is pressed is shown.

Once this time is set and the unit returned tonormal operation, the displays will remain on forthe time period selected whenever a button ispressed on the front panel or remote. After thattime they will gradually fade out, with theexception of the lighting surrounding theStandby/On Switch 3, which remains on toremind you that the AVR is turned on. Note thatif the displays have been turned completely offusing the Dim Button, as shown on page 41, theFade function will not operate.

If you wish to make adjustments to other itemson the SYSTEMSETUPmenu, press the⁄/¤ Navigation Button D to place the ➞cursor next to the desired item, or place the ➞cursor next to the BACK TO MASTERMENU line and press the Set Button F tomake an adjustment to another menu. If youhave completed all adjustments, press the OSDButton L to exit the menu system.

Turn On Volume LevelAs is the case with most audio/video receivers,when the AVR is turned on, it will always returnto the volume setting in effect when the unitwas turned off. However, you may prefer toalways have the AVR turn on at a specific set-ting, regardless of what was last in use whenthe unit was turned off. To change the defaultcondition so that the same volume level isalways used at turn-on, you will need to makean adjustment in the SYSTEMSETUPmenu. To start the adjustment, press the OSDbutton L to bring the MASTERMENU(Figure 1) to the screen. Press the ⁄ buttonD, until the on-screen ➞ cursor is next to theSYSTEMSETUP line. Press the Set buttonF to enter the SYSTEMSETUPmenu(Figure 13).

At the SYSTEMSETUPmenu make certainthat the on-screen ➞ cursor is next to theVOLUMEDEFAULT line by pressing the⁄/¤ buttons D as needed. Next, press the ›button � so that the word ON is shown in thevideo display. Next, press the ¤ button Donce so that the on-screen › cursor is next tothe DEFAULTVOLSET line. To set thedesired turn-on volume, press the ‹ /› buttonsE� or hold them pressed until the desiredvolume level is shown on the DEFAULTVOLSET line. Note that this setting may NOTbe made with the regular volume controls.

NOTE: Since the setting for the turn-on volumecannot be heard while the setting is being made,you may wish to determine the setting beforemaking the adjustment. To do this, listen to anysource and adjust the volume to the desiredlevel using the regular volume controls .When the desired volume level to be used atturn-on is reached, make a note of the setting asit appears in the lower third of the video screenor in the Main Information Display Ò.A typical volume level will appear as a negativenumber such as -25dB. When making the adjustment, use the ‹/› buttons E� toenter this setting.

Unlike some of the other adjustments in thismenu, the turn-on volume default will remain ineffect even when the unit is turned offcompletely, unless it is changed or turned off inthis menu.

If you wish to make other adjustments in themenu, press the ⁄/¤ Buttons D until the on-screen ➞ cursor is next to the desired setting orthe BACKTOMASTERMENU line andpress the Set button F. If you have no otheradjustments to make, press the OSD Button Lto exit the menu system.

Semi-OSD Settings

The semi-OSD system places one line messagesat the lower third of the video display screenwhenever the Volume, Input Source, Surroundmode or tuner frequency of any of the configura-tion settings are changed. The semi-OSD systemis helpful in that enables you to have feedbackon any control changes or remote commandsusing the video display when it is difficult toview the front-panel displays. However, you mayoccasionally prefer to turn these displays off fora particular listening session. You may also wantto adjust the length of time the displays remainon the screen. Both of those options are possiblewith the AVR.

To turn off the semi-OSD system, you will needto make an adjustment in the SYSTEMSETUPmenu (Figure 13). To start the adjust-ment, press the OSD button L to bring theMASTERMENU to the screen. Press the ⁄Button D, until the on-screen ➞ cursor is nextto the SYSTEMSETUP line. Press the SetButton F to enter the SYSTEMSETUPmenu.

At the SYSTEMSETUPmenu make certainthat the on-screen ➞ cursor is next to theSEMIOSD line by pressing the ⁄/¤ buttonsD as needed. Next, press the › button � sothat the word OFF is shown in the videodisplay.

Note that this setting is temporary and willremain active only until it is changed or until theAVR is turned off. Once the unit is turned off, thesemi-OSD displays will remain activated, even ifthey were switched off for the previous listeningsession.

To change the length of time that the semi-OSDdisplays remain on the screen, go to theSYSTEMSETUPMenu as outlined earlier,and press the ⁄/¤ buttons D as needed, untilthe on-screen ➞ cursor is next to the SEMI-OSDTIMEOUT line. Next, pressthe ‹/› Buttons E� until the desired timein seconds is displayed. Note that unlike most ofthe other options in this menu, this is a perma-nent setting change, and the time-out entry willremain in effect until it is changed, even whenthe unit is turned off.

If you wish to make other adjustments in themenu, press the ⁄/¤ Buttons D until the on-screen ➞ cursor is next to the desired setting orthe BACKTOMASTERMENU line andpress the Set button F. If you have no otheradjustments to make, press the OSD Button Lto exit the menu system.

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Full-OSD Time Out Adjustment

The FULLOSDmenu system is used tosimplify the setup and adjustment of the AVRusing a series of on-screen menus. The factorydefault setting for these menus leaves them onthe screen for 20 seconds after a period of inac-tivity before they disappear from the screen orTime Out. This Time Out is a safety measure toprevent the menu text from burning into theCRTs in your monitor or projector, which mighthappen if they were left on indefinitely. However,some viewers may prefer a slightly longer orshorter period before the Time Out display.

To change the Full-OSD Time Out, you will needto make an adjustment in the SYSTEMSETUPmenu (Figure 13). To start the adjust-ment, press the OSD button L to bring theMASTERMENU to the screen. Press the ⁄button D, until the on-screen ➞ cursor is nextto the SYSTEMSETUP line. Press the SetButton F to enter the SYSTEMSETUPmenu (Figure 13).

At the SYSTEMSETUPmenu make certainthat the on-screen ➞ cursor is next to theFULLOSDTIMEOUT line by pressing the⁄/¤ Buttons D as needed. Next, press the‹ /› buttons E� until the desired time isdisplayed in seconds. Note that unlike most ofthe other options in this menu, this is a perma-nent setting change, and the time-out entry willremain in effect until it is changed, even whenthe unit is turned off.

If you wish to make other adjustments in themenu, press the ⁄/¤ Buttons D until the on-screen ➞ cursor is next to the desired settingor the BACKTOMASTERMENU line andpress the Set button F. If you have no otheradjustments to make, press the OSD Button Lto exit the menu system.

Default Surround Mode

In normal operation, when the AVR senses aDolby Digital or DTS digital audio data stream, itwill automatically switch the appropriate defaultsurround mode, with the AVR responding to thedata flags that are encoded on the DVD disc orin the digital video broadcast. In most cases, thisis the correct mode, but you may have a particu-lar preference for the mode you wish to hearwhen Dolby Digital or DTS is present. The AVRallows you to set the unit so that it will eitherrespond to the default or switch to your desiredmode.

If you wish to leave the default so that the modechoice encoded in the disc is always used, nofurther action is needed. Simply leave the settingat the factory default of ON.

To set the unit so that it responds to the last sur-round mode used when a Dolby Digital or DTSsource is playing, press the ⁄/¤ Buttons Dso that the ➞ cursor is pointing to theDEFAULTSURRMODE line. Press the ‹ /›

Buttons E� so that OFF appears, and thesetting will change. The unit will now use the lastmode, not the disc’s default for the two digitallyencoded data streams.

This setting does not apply to standard PCM dig-ital inputs or to analog sources. In those cases,the unit will always apply the surround or pro-cessing mode that was last used for that input.

If you wish to make other adjustments, press the⁄/¤ Buttons D until the on-screen ➞ cursoris next to the desired setting or the RETURNTOMASTERMENU line and press the SetButton F. If you have no other adjustments tomake, press the OSD Button L to exit themenu system.

Full-OSD Background Color

When the full-OSD menu system is in use, thedefault display appears with a solid blue back-ground with white characters. If you wish, youmay select a solid black background as thedefault. This setting may be changed by pressingthe OSD Button L to display the MASTERMENU. Use the ⁄/¤ Buttons D to scrolldown to the SYSTEMSETUP line, andpress the Set Button F to select the SYSTEMSETUP submenu. Press the ⁄/¤ Buttons D again to scroll to the OSDBACKGROUND line. When BLUE appears,the full-OSD menus will appear on screen with asolid blue background. Press the ‹/› ButtonsE� until BLACK appears to display thefull-OSD menus on a solid black backgroundinstead.

This setting will be retained even when the AVR 245 is turned off to the Standby mode.

If you wish to make other adjustments, press the⁄/¤ Buttons D until the on-screen ➝cursor is next to the desired setting or theBACKTOMASTERMENU line and pressthe Set Button F. If you have no otheradjustments to make, press the OSD ButtonL to exit the menu system.

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Multiroom

The AVR is fully equipped to operate as thecontrol center for a complete multiroom systemthat is capable of sending one source to asecond zone in the house while separate sourceis listened to in the main room. In addition toproviding for control over the selection of theremote source and its volume, the AVR offers acomprehensive range of options for powering thespeakers in the second zone.

• When the main room system is configured for5.1 operation, the Surround Back Left/Rightamplifier channels may be used to power theremote zone so that no additional amplifiers arerequired.

In addition, the AVR includes a remote IR sensorinput so that remote control commands from theremote control may be transmitted to the unit,while standard IR input/output jacks allow theremote zone’s commands to be sent to compati-ble IR-controlled source devices.

InstallationAlthough simple remote room systems may beinstalled by the average do-it-yourself hobbyist,the complexity of your multizone/multiroom sys-tem involves running wires inside of walls wherethe services of a specially trained installer may berequired. Regardless of who does the work,please remember that local building codes maygovern in-wall electrical work, including properspecification of any wiring used and the way inwhich it is connected. You are responsible formaking certain that all Multiroom installationwork is done properly and in compliance with allapplicable codes and regulations.

For standard installations, follow the instructionsshown on page 16 for the connection of speakerwire and IR remote wiring to the AVR.

For installations where the Surround BackLeft/Right amplifier channels are used to powerthe remote zone, make certain that the system isconfigured for that type of operation, as shownon page 43.

Multiroom SetupOnce the audio and IR link connections havebeen made, the AVR needs to be configured formultiroom operation using the steps below. Pressthe OSD button L to bring the MASTERMENU (Figure 1) to the screen. Press the ⁄button D twice, until the on-screen › cursor isnext to the MULTI-ROOM line. Press the Setbutton F to enter the MULTI-ROOMmenu(Figure 14).

Figure 14

When the MULTI-ROOMmenu appears, theon-screen › cursor will be at the MULTI-ROOM line. Since this line is used to turn thesystem on and off, do not make an adjustmenthere unless you wish to turn the system on atthis time. To turn the system on, press the › but-ton � so that ON is highlighted. If you do notwish to turn the system on at this time or to pro-ceed to the next step, press the ¤ Button Donce so that the › on-screen cursor is next tothe MULTIIN line.

At the MULTIIN line, press the ‹/› buttonsE� until the desired Audio/Video input tothe multi-room system appears in the highlightedvideo. When the selection has been made, pressthe ¤ button D once so that the › on-screencursor is next to the MULTIVOL line.

At the MULTIVOL line, press the ‹ /› but-tons E� or hold them pressed until thedesired volume level for the multi-room system isentered. DO NOT use the regular volume controlknobs for this setting. When all settings for themultiroom setup have been made, press the ¤buttons D once so that the on-screen › cursoris next to the BACKTOMASTERMENUline and press the Set button F. If you haveno other adjustments to make, press the OSDbutton L to exit the menu system.

Surround Amplifier ChannelAssignment

The AVR is equipped with seven full-poweramplifier channels to allow for complete 7.1-channel operation without the need for addition-al external amplifiers. However, in some installa-tions you may wish to use the traditional 5.1-channel configuration for the main listeningroom, which allows the surround back left/rightamplifier channels to be used to power speakersplaced in a remote zone location.

If you wish to use the Surround Back channelamplifiers to power the remote zone, you mustchange a setting in the MULTIROOMSETUPmenu. To make that change, first callup the menu system by pressing the OSDButton L to bring the MASTERMENU(Figure 1) to the screen. Next, press the ¤Button D until the › cursor is next to theMULTI ROOM line. Press the Set ButtonF to enter the MULTIROOM SETUPmenu.

To change the setting so that the Surround Backamplifiers are fed by the source selected throughthe Multiroom system, press the ‹ /› ButtonsE� so that MULTI is highlighted inreverse video and press the Set Button F.

Remember that once this setting is made you willnot be able to take advantage of any of the6.1/7.1- channel decoding or processing modes,and no Surround Back speakers must be selectedin the speaker setup procedure outlined earlier. Inaddition the speakers used for the remote zonemust be connected to the SurroundBack/Multiroom Speaker Outputs�. Thevolume for these speakers is set by the multi-room system, as explained on page 43 of thismanual.

Multiroom OperationThe AVR 245’s multiroom system is accessedusing the on-screen MULTIROOMSETUPmenu. Press the OSD Button to display theMASTERMENU, and use the ⁄/¤ Buttonsto navigate to the MULTI-ROOM line. SeeFigure 1. Press the Set Button to display theMULTIROOMSETUPmenu. See Figure 14.

When operating the AVR from a remote roomlocation where an IR sensor link has been con-nected to the AVR’s rear panel Multiroom IRInput�, you may use the Main remote control.To turn on the multiroom feed, press any of theInput Selector buttons on Main remote456. Press the AVR Selector 5 toturn the unit on to the last source, or any of theother Selector buttons to turn on to a specificsource.

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As long as an IR feed to the AVR has been estab-lished from the remote room, using any of thebuttons on either remote will control the remotelocation volume , change the tunerfrequency K, change the tuner preset � ormute the output �.

If the Remote IR Output jack � on the AVR isconnected to an IR Input jack on compatibleHarman Kardon audio components such as CD,DVD or cassette players, the transport functionsof those machines may also be controlled usingthe Transport Controls P� on eitherremote control.

To turn the system off from the remote room,press the Power-Off button 0. Rememberthat the AVR may be turned on or off from theremote room regardless of the system’soperation or status in the main room.

NOTE: When the tuner is selected as the sourcefor the remote zone, any change to the frequen-cy or preset will also change the station beinglistened to in the main room, if the tuner is inuse there. Similarly, if someone in the main roomchanges the station, the change will also impactthe remote room.

When the unit is in the Standby mode, but readyfor Multiroom operation, the lighting around theStandby/On Switch 3 remains blue and aMULTIONmessage appears in the LowerDisplay Line Ò, even though the unit is “off”in the main listening room.

The volume will be as set in the same menu,although it may also be adjusted using anoptional IR sensor and the remote control in theremote location.

Once the multiroom system is turned on, it willremain on even if the AVR is placed in theStandby mode in the main room by pressing thePower Off Button 0 or the System PowerControl 2 on the front panel. To turn off themultiroom system from the main listening room,when the AVR is on press the Multiroom but-ton Q and then the Set button F. Press the⁄ /¤ buttons D so that the MainInformation Display Ò or OSD will displayMULTI OFF.

Even when the AVR is turned off (to Standbymode) and the multiroom system is turned offtoo, the multiroom system may be turned on atany time by pressing the Multiroom buttonQ.

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Basic Tuner Operation

The AVR 245’s tuner is capable of tuning AM, FMand FM Stereo broadcast stations and receivingRDS data. Stations may be tuned manually, orthey may be stored as favorite station presets andrecalled from a 30 position memory.

Station Selection1. Press the AM/FM Tuner Select button 6on the remote to select the tuner as an input. Thetuner may be selected from the front panel byeither pressing the Input Source Selector %until the tuner is active or by pressing the TunerBand Selector ! at any time.

2. Press the AM/FM Tuner Select button 6or Tuner Band Selector ! again to switchbetween AM and FM so that the desired frequency band is selected.

3. Press the Tuner Mode button I on theremote or hold the Band Selector ! on thefront panel pressed for 3 seconds to select manual or automatic tuning.

When the button is pressed so that AUTOappears in the Main Information Display Òeach press of the Tuning Selectors 8J willput the tuner in a scan mode that seeks the nexthigher or lower frequency station withacceptable signal strength. An AUTOSTTUNED indication will momentarily appearwhen the station stops at a stereo FM station,and an AUTOTUNED indication willmomentarily appear when an AM or monauralFM station is tuned. Press the Tuning buttonsagain to scan to the next receivable station.

When the button is pressed so that MANUALappears in the Main Information Display Òeach tap of the Selector will increased ordecrease the frequency by one increment. Whenthe tuner receives a strong enough signal foradequate reception, MANAULTUNEDwillappear in the Main Information Display Ò.

4. Stations may also be tuned directly by pressingthe Direct button J, and then pressing theNumeric Keys H that correspond to thestation’s frequency. Note that for enteringnumbers higher than 100 you need to enter onlythe "1" rather than "10", the first "0" will beadded automatically. The desired station willautomatically be tuned after the latest number isentered. If you press an incorrect button whileentering a direct frequency, press the Clearbutton � to start over.

NOTE: When the FM reception of a stereostation is weak, audio quality will be increasedby switching to Mono mode by pressing theTuner Mode button I on the remote orholding the Band Selector ! on the frontpanel so that MANUAL appears momentarily inthe Main Information Display Ò and thengoes out.

Preset TuningUsing the remote, up to 30 stations may bestored in the AVR’s memory for easy recall usingthe front panel controls or the remote.

To enter a station into the memory, first tune thestation using the steps outlined above. Then:

1. Press the Memory button on the remote.Note that two underscore lines will appear in theMain Information Display Ò.

2. Within five seconds, press the Numeric Keys H corresponding to the location whereyou wish to store this station’s frequency. Onceentered, the preset number will appear in theMain Information Display Ò.

3. Repeat the process after tuning any additionalstations to be preset.

Recalling Preset Stations• To manually select a station previously enteredin the preset memory, press the Numeric KeysH that correspond to the desired station’smemory location.

• To manually tune through the list of storedpreset stations one by one, press the PresetStations Selector buttons #� on the frontpanel or remote.

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RDS Operation

The AVR 245 is equipped with RDS (Radio DataSystem), which brings a wide range of informa-tion to FM radio. Now in use in many countries,RDS is a system for transmitting station call signsor network information, a description of stationprogram type, text messages about the station orspecifics of a musical selection, and the correcttime.

As more FM stations become equipped with RDScapabilities, the AVR will serve as an easy-to-usecenter for both information and entertainment.This section will help you take maximumadvantage of the RDS system.

RDS TuningWhen an FM station is tuned in and it containsRDS data, the AVR will automatically display thestation’s call sign or other program service in theMain Information Display Ò.

RDS Display OptionsThe RDS system is capable of transmitting awide variety of information in addition to theinitial station call sign that appears when astation is first tuned. In normal RDS operationthe display will indicate the station name, broad-cast network or call letters. Pressing the RDSbutton ^� enables you to cycle through thevarious data types in the following sequence:

• The station’s call letters (with some privatestations other information too).

• The station’s frequency (FREQ).

• The Program Type (PTY) as shown in the listbelow.

NOTE: Many stations do not transmit a specificPTY. The display will show NONE, when such astation is selected and PTY is active.

• A “text” message (Radiotext,RT) containingspecial information from the broadcast station.Note that this message may scroll across thedisplay to permit messages longer than the eightpositions in the display. Depending on signalquality, it may take up to 30 seconds for the textmessage to appear; in that time, the wordTEXTwill flash in the Information Display whenRT is selected.

• The current time of day (CT). Note that it maytake up to two minutes for the time to appear, inthat time the word TIME will flash in the infor-mation display when CT is selected. Please notethat the accuracy of the time data is dependenton the radio station, not the AVR.

Some RDS stations may not include some ofthese additional features. If the data required forthe selected mode is not being transmitted, theMain Information Display Ò will show aNOTYPE, NOTEXT or NOTIMEmessageafter the individual time out.

In any FM mode the RDS function requires astrong enough signal for proper operation.

Program Search (PTY)An important feature of RDS is its capability ofencoding broadcasts with Program Type (PTY)codes that indicate the type of material beingbroadcast. The following list shows theabbreviations used to indicate each PTY, alongwith an explanation of the PTY:

• (RDS ONLY)

• (TRAFFIC)

• NEWS: News

• AFFAIRS: Current Affairs

• INFO: Infomation

• SPORT: Sports

• EDUCATE: Educational

• DRAMA: Drama

• CULTURE: Culture

• SCIENCE: Sciencek

• VARIED: Varied Speech Programs

• POPM: Popular Music

• ROCKM: Rock Music

• M.O.R.M.: Middle-of-the-Road Music

• LIGHTM: Classical Music

• CLASSICS: Serious Classical Music

• OTHERM: Other Music

• WEATHER: Weather Information

• FINANCE: Financial Programs

• CHILDREN: Children’s Programs

• SOCIAL A: Social Affairs Programs

• RELIGION: Religious Broadcasts

• PHONE IN: Phone-In Programs

• TRAVEL: Travel and Touring

• LEISURE: Leisure and Hobby

• JAZZ: Jazz Music

• COUNTRY: Country Music

• NATIONAL: National Music

• OLDIES: Oldies Music

• FOLK M: Folk Music

• DOCUMENT: Documentary Programs

• TEST: Emergency Test

• ALARM: Emergency Broadcast Information

You may search for a specific Program Type (PTY)by following these steps:

1. Press the RDS button ^� until the current PTY is shown in the Main InformationDisplay Ò.

2. While the PTY is shown, press the PresetUp/Down button #� or hold them pressedto scroll through the list of available PTY types,as shown above starting with the PTY currentlyreceived. To simply search for the next stationtransmitting any RDS data, use the PresetUp/Down button #� until RDS ONLYappears in the display.

3. Press any of the Tuning Up/Down buttons)K, the tuner begins to scan the FM bandupwards or downwards for the first station thathas RDS data that matches the desired selection, and acceptable signal strength forquality reception.

4. The tuner will make up to one complete scanof the entire FM band for the next station thatmatches the desired PTY type and has accept-able reception quality. If no such station isfound, the display will read NONE for someseconds and the tuner will return to the last FMstation in use before the search.

NOTE: Some stations transmit constant trafficinformation. These stations can be found byselecting TRAFFIC, the option in front ofNEWS in the list. The AVR will find the nextappropriate station, even if it is not broadcastingtraffic information when the search is made.

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Programming the Remote

The AVR 245 is equipped with a powerful remotecontrol that will control not only the receiver’sfunctions, but also most popular brands of audioand video equipment, including CD players, TVsets, cable boxes, VCRs, satellite receivers andother home-theater equipment. Once the AVR’sremote is programmed with the codes for theproducts you own, it is possible to eliminate mostother remotes and replace them with theconvenience of a single universal remote control.

Programming the Remote with CodesAs shipped from the factory, the remote is fullyprogrammed for all AVR functions, as well as thoseof most Harman Kardon CD changers, DVD play-ers, CD players and cassette decks as well as thenavigation controls for the Apple iPod. In addition,by following one of the methods below, you mayprogram the remote to operate a wide range ofdevices from other manufacturers.

Direct Code Entry This method is the easiest way to program yourremote to work with different products.

1. Use the tables in the separate setup-codeguide to determine the three-digit code or codesthat match both the product type (e.g., VCR, TV),and the specific brand name. If there is more thanone number for a brand, make note of thedifferent choices.

2. Turn on the unit you wish to program into theAVR remote.

3. Press and hold the Input Selector 4 forthe type of product to be entered (e.g., VCR, TV)for three seconds. When the Program Indicator2 turns amber and begins flashing, release thebutton. It is important that you begin the nextstep within 20 seconds.

4. If the unit you wish to program into the AVRremote has a remotable Power on/off function,follow these steps:

a. Point the AVR’s remote towards the unit to beprogrammed, and enter the first three-digit codenumber using the Numeric buttons H. If theunit being programmed turns off, the correctcode has been entered. Press the InputSelector 4 again, and note that the red lightunder the Input Selector will flash three timesbefore going dark to confirm the entry.

b. If the product to be programmed does NOTturn off, continue to enter the three-digit codenumbers until the equipment turns off. At thispoint, the correct code has been entered. Pressthe Input Selector 4 again and note thatthe red light under the Input Selector willflash three times before going dark to confirmthe entry.

5. If the Power function of the unit to be pro-grammed cannot be remoted, follow these steps(max. 20 seconds after step 3 above, or else step3 must be repeated first):

a. Enter the first three-digit code number usingthe Numeric buttons H and press the InputSelector 4 again. Press the remote buttonof any transport function remotable with theunit, e.g. Pause or Play fl P. If the unitbeing programmed starts that function, thecorrect code has been entered.

b. If the unit does not start the function whosebutton was pressed, repeat steps 3 and 5aabove with the next three-digit code numberlisted in the setup code table for that brandand product type, until the unit reacts properlyon the transport function transmitted.

6. Try all of the functions on the remote to makecertain that the product operates properly. Keepin mind that many manufacturers use a numberof different combinations of codes, so it is a goodidea to make certain that not only does thePower control work, but that the volume, channeland transport controls work as they should. Iffunctions do not work properly, you may need touse a different remote code.

7. If the unit does not react to any codeentered, if the code for your product does notappear in the tables in the separate setup-codeguide, or if not all functions operate properly, tryprogramming the remote with the Auto SearchMethod.

Note on Using the AVR remote with aHarman Kardon CD Recorder.As shipped from the factory. the remote isprogrammed for controlling Harman Kardon CDplayers. It can also control most functions of theHarman Kardon CD-Recorders (see function liston page 50-51) too after the code ”002” isentered on the CD Selector button 4 asdescribed above. For returning to the CD playercontrol commands the code ”001” must beentered.

Auto-Search MethodIf the unit you wish to include in the AVR’sremote is not listed in the code tables in theseparate setup-code guide or if the code does notseem to operate properly, you may wish to pro-gram the correct code using the Auto Searchmethod that follows. Note that the Auto Searchmethod works only with units whose Powerfunctions can be remoted:

1. Turn on the product that you wish to include inthe AVR remote.

2. Press and hold the Input Selector 4 forthe type of product to be entered (e.g., VCR, TV)for three seconds. When the Program Indicator2 turns amber and begins flashing, release thebutton. It is important that you begin the nextstep within 20 seconds.

3. To find out if the code for your unit is pre-pro-grammed, point the AVR remote towards the unitto be programmed, and press and hold the ⁄buttonD. This will send out a series of codesfrom the remote’s built-in data base, with eachflash of the red light under the Input Selector4 indicating that a code has been sent. Whenthe device to be programmed turns off,immediately release the ⁄ buttonD. Note thatit may take one minute or more until the rightcode is found and the unit turns off.

4. When the ⁄ button was not released in timeafter the unit turned off, the proper code will be”overrun”. That’s why a function test should bemade: Turn the unit on again and, while theInput Selector 4 still lights red, press the ⁄buttonD once, than the ¤ button D oncetoo. When the unit turns off, the right code wasfound, when not, the code was ”overrun”.To re-find the correct, while the Input Selector4 still lights red, press (not hold pressed) the¤ button D repeatedly to step backwardsthrough the codes available and observe thereaction of the unit at each press. As soon as theunit turns off the correct code is found.

5. Press the Input Selector 4 again, and notethat the red light will flash three times beforegoing dark to confirm the entry.

6. Try all of the functions on the remote to makecertain that the product operates. Keep in mindthat many manufacturers use a number of differ-ent combinations of codes, and it is a good ideato make certain that not only the Power controlworks, but the volume, channel and transportcontrols, as appropriate. If all functions do notwork properly, you may need to Auto-Search for adifferent code, or enter a code via the DirectCode Entry method.

Code Readout When the code has been entered using the AutoSearch method, it is always a good idea to findout the exact code so that it may be easilyreentered if necessary. You may also read thecodes to verify which device has been pro-grammed to a specific Control Selector button.

1. Press and hold the Input Selector 4 forthe device you wish to find the code for for threeseconds. Note that the Program Indicator 2will initally turn amber and begin flashing.Release the button and begin the next step with-in 20 seconds.

2. Press the Set button F. The ProgramIndicator 2 will then blink green in asequence that corresponds to the three-digitcode, with a one-second pause between eachdigit. Count the number of blinks between eachpause to determine the digit of the code. Oneblink is the number 1, two blinks is the number2, and so forth. Note that a rapid sequence ofthree blinks is used to indicate a “0.”

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Example: One blink, followed by a one-secondpause, followed by six blinks, followed by a one-second pause, followed by four blinks indicatesthat the code has been set to 164.

For future reference enter the Setup Codes for theequipment in your system here:

DVD ____________ CD ________________

VID1/TV __________ VID3/VCR ________

VID2/CBL/SAT ______________________

TAPE ______________________________

VID4 ______________________________

Macro ProgrammingMacros enable you to easily repeat frequentlyused combinations of commands with the press ofa single button on the AVR’s remote control. Onceprogrammed, a macro will send out up to 19 dif-ferent remote codes in a pre-determined sequen-tial order enabling you to automate the process ofturning on your system, changing devices, or othercommon tasks. The AVR’s remote can store up tofive separate macro command sequences, onethat is associated with the Power On button3, and four more that are accessed by pressingthe Macro buttons �.

1. To start programming a macro, press the Mutebutton � and the Macro button � to beprogrammed or the Power-On button 3 at thesame time. Note that the latest selected InputSelector will light red, and the ProgramIndicator 2 will flash amber.

2. Enter the steps for the macro sequence bypressing the button for the actual command step.Although the macro may contain up to 19 steps,each button press, including those used tochange devices, counts as a step. The ProgramIndicator 2 will flash green twice to confirmeach button press as you enter commands.

NOTE: While entering commands for Power On ofany device during a macro sequence, press theMute button �. DO NOT press the Power ONbutton 3.

• Remember to press the appropriate InputSelector button 4 before functions arechanged to another device. This is also needed forthe AVR Selector button 5 itself, as long asit’s not lit red and AVR functions shall beprogrammed.

3. When all the steps have been entered, pressthe Sleep button 9 to enter the commands.The red light under the Input Selector 45will blink and then turn off and the ProgramIndicator 2 will flash green twice to confirmthe macro to be programmed.

Example: To program the Macro 1 � buttonso that it turns on the AVR, TV and a Sat-Receiver,follow these steps:

• Press the Macro 1 button � and Mute �buttons at the same time and then release them.• Note that the Program Indicator will flashamber.• Press the AVR Selector 5.• Press the Mute � button to store the AVR’spower on command.• Press the VID 2 Input Selector button 4 toindicate the next command is for “TV”.• Press the Mute � button to store the TVPower On Command.• Press the VID 3 Input Selector button 4to indicate the next command is for “Sat-Receiver”.• Press the Mute � button to store the Sat-Receiver Power On command.• Press the Sleep/Channel Up button 9 tocomplete the process and store the macrosequence.

After following these steps, each time you pressthe Macro 1 button �, the remote will sendall Power On commands.

Erasing Macro CommandsTo remove the commands that have been pro-grammed into one of the Macro buttons, followthese steps:

1. Press the Mute button � and the Macrobutton � that contains the commands youwish to erase.

2. Note that the Program Indicator 2 willflash amber, and the red LED under the InputSelector 45 last used will turn on.

3. Within ten seconds, press the SurroundMode Selector/Channel Down button A.

4. The red LED under the Selector will go out,and the Program Indicator 2 will turn greenand flash three times before it goes out.

5. When the Program Indicator 2 goes out,the Macro has been erased.

Programmed Device FunctionsOnce the AVR’s remote has been programmed forthe codes of other devices, press the appropriateInput Selector 4 to change the remote fromcontrol over the AVR to the additional product.When you press any of these buttons, it will brieflyflash in red to indicate that you have changed thedevice being controlled.

When operating a device other than the AVR, thecontrols may not correspond exactly to the func-tion printed on the remote or button. Some com-mands, such as the volume control, are the sameas they are with the AVR. Other buttons willchange their function so that they correspond to asecondary label on the remote. For example, theSleep and Surround mode selector buttons alsofunction as the Channel Up and Channel Downbuttons when operating most TV sets, VCRs orSat-Receivers.

For some products, however, the function of aparticular button does not follow the commandprinted on the remote. In order to see whichfunction a button controls, consult the FunctionList tables printed on page 50-51. To use thosetables, first check the type of device beingcontrolled (e.g., TV, VCR). Next, look at theremote control diagram on page 50. Note thateach button has a number on it.To find out what function a particular button hasfor a specific device, find the button number onthe Function List and then look in the column forthe device you are controlling. For example,button number 45 is the”Direct” button for theAVR, but it is the “Favorite” button for manycable television boxes and satellite receivers.Button number 31 is the Delay button for theAVR, but the Open/Close button for CD players.

Note that the numbers used to describe thebutton functions above and on page 50 for thepurposes of describing how a button operates area different set of numbers than those used in therest of this manual to describe the buttonfunctions for the AVR.

Notes on Using the AVR Remote With Other Devices.• Manufacturers may use different code sets forthe same product category. For that reason, it isimportant that you check to see if the code setyou have entered operates as many controls aspossible. If it appears that only a few functionsoperate, check to see if another code set willwork with more buttons.

• Depending on the brand and product type usedthe functions listed in the Function List tablesmay not correspond with the function the unitreacts on the command. In these cases it’s agood idea to edit the reaction of the unit into thecorresponding line of the table or to set up a sep-arate list.

• When a button is pressed on the AVR remote, thered light under the Input Selector 45 forthe product being operated should flash briefly. Ifthe Device Control Selector flashes for some butnot all buttons for a particular product, it doesNOT indicate a problem with the remote, butrather that no function is programmed for thebutton being pushed.

Volume Punch-ThroughThe AVR’s remote may be programmed to operatethe Volume Control and the Mute �from either the TV or the AVR in conjunction withany of the devices controlled by the remote. Forexample, since the AVR will likely be used as thesound system for TV viewing, you may wish tohave the AVR’s volume activated although theremote is set to run the TV. Either the AVR or TVvolume control may be associated with any of theremote´s devices.


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To program the remote for Volume Punch-Through, follow these steps:

1. Press and hold the Input Selector 4 for theunit you wish to have associated with the volumecontrol until the red light illuminates under theInput Selector 4 and note that the ProgramIndicator 2 will flash amber.

2. Press the Volume Up button and notethat the Program Indicator 2 will stopflashing and stay amber.

3. Press either the AVR Selector 5 or theInput Selector 4, depending on whichsystem’s volume control you wish to have attachedfor the punch-through mode. The ProgramIndicator 2 will blink green three times andthen go out to confirm the data entry.

Example: To have the AVR’s volume controlactivated even though the remote is set tocontrol the TV, first press the Video/TV InputSelector 4 and the Mute button � at thesame time. Next, press the Volume Up button , followed by the AVR Input Selector 5.

NOTE: Should you wish to return the remote tothe original configuration after entering a VolumePunch-Through, you will need to repeat the stepsshown above. However, press the same InputSelector in steps one and three.

Channel Control Punch-ThroughThe AVR’s remote may be programmed to operateso that the channel control function, performedwith the Sleep 9 and Surround A buttons,for either the TV, cable or satellite receiver used inyour system may be used in conjunction with oneof the other devices controlled by the remote. Forexample, while using and controlling the VCR,you may wish to change channels on a cable boxor satellite receiver without having to change thedevice selected by the AVR or the remote. Toprogram the remote for Channel Control Punch-Through, follow these steps:

1. Press and hold the Input Selector button 4for the device you wish to have the channel con-trol associated with until the red light illuminatesunder the Input Selector 4 and the ProgramIndicator 2 flashes amber.

2. Press the Volume Down button . TheProgram Indicator 2 will stop flashing andstay amber.

3. Press and release the AVR 5 or InputSelector button 4 for the device that will beused to change the channels. The ProgramIndicator 2 will blink green three times andthen go out to confirm the data entry.

Example: To control the channels using your TVwhile the remote is set to control the VCR, firstpress the VID 1/VCR Input Selector button4 and the Mute button � at the same time.Next, release them and press the Volume Downbutton , followed by the same InputSelector button 4.

NOTE: To remove the Channel Control Punch-Through and return the remote to its originalconfiguration, repeat the steps shown in theexample above. However, press the same InputSelector in Steps 1 and 3.

Transport Control Punch-ThroughThe AVR’s remote may be programmed to operateso that the Transport Control Functions P(Play, Stop, Fast Forward, Rewind, Pause andRecord) for a VCR, DVD or CD will operate inconjunction with one of the other devices con-trolled by the remote. For example, while usingand controlling the TV, you may wish to start orstop your VCR or DVD without having to changethe device selected by the AVR or the remote. Toprogram the remote for Transport Control Punch-Through, follow these steps:

1. Press and hold the Input Selector 4 forthe device you wish to have the channel controlassociated until the red light illuminates, underthe Input Selector 4 and the ProgramIndicator 2 flashes amber.

2. Press the Play button P. The ProgramIndicator 2 will stop flashing and stay amber.

3. Press and release the AVR 5 or InputSelector button 4 for the device that will beused to change the channels. The ProgramIndicator 2 will blink green three times andthen go out to confirm the data entry.

Example: To control the transport of a CD playerwhile the remote is set to control the TV, press theVID 2/TV Input Selector button 4 and theMute button � at the same time. Next, releasethem and press the Play button P, followed bythe CD Input Selector button 4.

NOTE: To remove the Channel Control Punch-Through and return the remote to its originalconfiguration, repeat the steps shown in theexample above. However, press the same InputSelector in Steps 1 and 3.

NOTE: Before programming the remote forVolume, Channel or Transport Punch-Through,make certain that any programming needed forthe specific TV, CD, DVD, Cable or SatelliteReceivers has been completed.

Resetting the Remote MemoryAs you add components to your home-theatersystem, occasionally you may wish to totallyreprogram the remote control without theconfusion of any commands, macros or ”Punch-Through“ programming that you may have done.To do this, it is possible to reset the remote to theoriginal factory defaults and command codes byfollowing these steps. Note, however, that oncethe remote is reset, all commands or codes thatyou have entered will be erased and will need tobe re-entered:

1. Press any of the Input Selector buttons 4and the ”O“ button H at the same time untilthe Program Indicator 2 begins to flashamber.

2. Press the ”3“ button H three times.

3. The red LED under the Input Selector 4will go out and the Program Indicator 2 willstop flashing and turn green.

4. The Program Indicator 2 will remaingreen until the remote is reset. Note that thismay take a while, depending on how manycommands are in the memory and need to beerased.

5. When the Program Indicator 2 goes out,the remote has been reset to the factory settings.

50 FUNCTION LIST

Function List

No. Button Name AVR Function DVD CD/CD-R Tape

1 Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On2 Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off3 Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute4 AVR AVR Select AVR Select AVR Select AVR Select5 DVD/ DVD Input Select DVD Select DVD Select DVD Select

CD CD Input Select CD Select CD Select CD Select6 Tape/ Tape Select Tape Select Tape Select Tape Select

The Bridge (DMP) Select The Bridge (DMP) Select The Bridge (DMP) Select The Bridge (DMP) Select7 HDMI1/ HDMI1 Select HDMI1 Select HDMI1 Select HDMI1 Select

HDMI2 HDMI2 Select HDMI2 Select HDMI2 Select HDMI2 Select8 VID 1 (TV) Video 1 Select TV Select TV Select TV Select9 VID 2 (CBL/SAT) Video 2 Select CBL/SAT Select CBL/SAT Select CBL/SAT Select

10 VID 3 (VCR) Video 3 Select VCR Select VCR Select VCR Select11 VID 4 Video 4 Select Video 4 Select Video 4 Select Video 4 Select12 Dim Dimmer13 AM/FM Tuner Select Tuner Select Tuner Select Tuner Select14 6/8 Ch. Select 6/8 Ch Input Select 6/8 Ch Input Select 6/8 Ch Input Select 6/8 Ch Input Select15 Sleep/CH+ Sleep16 Test Tone Test Tone17 T/V TV/DVD or V. OFF Input Select18 Volume Up Volume Up Volume Up Volume Up19 Surround/CH– DSP Surround Mode Select Disc menu or Title CDR Select20 OSD OSD Program21 Blank HD Mode22 Volume Down Volume Down Volume Down Volume Down23 Channel/Guide Channel Trim Title or Disc Menu Continuos Play24 Speaker/Menu Speaker Setup Menu or Setup Intro Scan25 ⁄ Move/Adjust Up Up26 fi Move/Adjust Left Left27 Set Set Enter28 fl Move/Adjust Right Right29 ¤ Move/Adjust Down Down30 Digital/Exit Digital Input Select Open/Close31 Delay/Prev. Ch. Delay Adjust Return or Status Open/Close32 1 1 1 1 133 2 2 2 2 234 3 3 3 3 335 4 4 4 4 436 5 5 5 5 537 6 6 6 6 638 7 7 7 7 739 8 8 8 8 840 Tun-M Tuner Mode Chapter+ or Zoom Repeat41 9 9 9 9 942 0 0 0 0 043 Memory Memory Audio or Playlist Time44 Tuning Up Tuning Up Next Chapter Track Direct45 Direct Direct Tuner Entry Angle Random Play46 Clear Clear Clear Clear47 Preset Up Preset Tune Up Slow Forward +1048 Tuning Down Tune Down Prev Chapter Track Increment49 Tone Tone Mode Program50 RDS RDS51 Preset Down Preset Down Slow Rev52 M1 Macro 1 Macro 1 Macro 1 Macro 153 M2 Macro 2 Macro 2 Macro 2 Macro 254 M3 Macro 3 Macro 3 Macro 3 Macro 355 M4 Macro 4 Macro 4 Macro 4 Macro 456 Dolby Surround Dolby Modes57 DTS SURR DTS Digital Modes58 DTS Neo:6 DTS Neo:6 Select59 Night Night Mode Select Subtitle On/Off CDP Select60 Logic 7 Logic 7 Select61 Stereo Stereo Mode Select62 Skip Down Skip – (DVD) Step – Skip –63 Skip Up Skip + (DVD) Step + Skip +64 Dim Dimmer65 Rewind R. Search (DVD) R. Search R. Search Rewind66 Play Play (DVD) Play Play R. Play/F. Play67 Fast Forward F. Search (DVD) F. Search F. Search Fast Fwd68 Record Record Record/Pause69 Stop Stop (DVD) Stop Stop Stop70 Pause Pause (DVD) Pause Pause

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Function List

No. Button Name VCR (VID 1) TiVo (VID 1) CBL (VID 2) SAT (VID 2) TV (VID 3) (DMP) HDMI 1/2

1 Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On2 Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off3 Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute4 AVR AVR Select AVR Select AVR Select AVR Select AVR Select AVR Select AVR Select5 DVD DVD Select DVD Select DVD Select DVD Select DVD Select DVD Select DVD Input Select

CD CD Select CD Select CD Select CD Select CD Select CD Select CD Input Select6 Tape/ Tape Select Tape Select Tape Select Tape Select Tape Select Tape Select Tape Select

The Bridge (DMP) Select The Bridge (DMP) Select The Bridge (DMP) Select The Bridge (DMP) Select The Bridge (DMP) Select The Bridge (DMP) Select The Bridge (DMP) Select7 HDMI1/ HDMI1 Select HDMI1 Select HDMI1 Select HDMI1 Select HDMI1 Select HDMI1 Select HDMI1 Select

HDMI2 HDMI2 Select HDMI2 Select HDMI2 Select HDMI2 Select HDMI2 Select HDMI2 Select HDMI2 Select8 VID 1 (TV) TV Select TV Select TV Select TV Select TV Select TV Select TV Select9 VID 2 (CBL/SAT) CBL/SAT Select CBL/SAT Select CBL Select SAT Select CBL/SAT Select CBL/SAT Select CBL/SAT Select

10 VID 3 (VCR) VCR Select VCR Select VCR Select VCR Select VCR Select VCR Select VCR Select11 VID 4 Video 4 Select Video 4 Select Video 4 Select Video 4 Select Video 4 Select Video 4 Select Video 4 Select12 Dim13 AM/FM Tuner Select Tuner Select Tuner Select Tuner Select Tuner Select Tuner Select Tuner Select14 6/8 Ch. Select 6/8 Ch Input Select 6/8 Ch Input Select 6/8 Ch Input Select 6/8 Ch Input Select 6/8 Ch Input Select 6/8 Ch Input Select 6/8 Ch Input Select15 Sleep/CH+ Channel + Channel + Channel + Channel + Channel + Channel +16 Test Tone 17 T/V TV/VCR TV Input TV/CBL TV/SAT TV/VCR TV/Video18 Volume Up Volume Up Volume Up Volume Up Volume Up Volume Up19 Surround/CH– Channel – Channel – Channel – Channel – Channel – Channel – 20 OSD OSD Live TV OSD OSD OSD OSD21 Blank22 Volume Down Volume Down Volume Down Volume Down Volume Down Volume Down23 Channel/Guide Guide Info/Guide Info/Guide Guide24 Speaker/Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu25 ⁄ Up Up Up Up Up Up26 fi Left Left Left Left Left Scroll – Left27 Set Enter Select Enter Enter Enter Select Set/Enter28 fl Right Right Right Right Right Scroll + Right29 ¤ Down Down Down Down Down Down30 Digital/Exit Return/Exit31 Delay/Prev. Ch. Prev Channel Prev Channel Prev Channel Prev Channel32 1 1 1 1 1 1 133 2 2 2 2 2 2 234 3 3 3 3 3 3 335 4 4 4 4 4 4 436 5 5 5 5 5 5 537 6 6 6 6 6 6 638 7 7 7 7 7 7 739 8 8 8 8 8 8 840 Tun-M41 9 9 9 9 9 9 942 0 0 0 0 0 0 043 Memory44 Tune Up Cancel Cancel Sleep45 Direct FAV/Angle FAV FAV/Angle46 Clear Clear Clear Next47 Preset Up Alt48 Tune Down49 Tone50 RDS51 Preset Down52 M1 Macro 1 Macro 1 Macro 1 Macro 1 Macro 1 Macro 153 M2 Macro 2 Macro 2 Macro 2 Macro 2 Macro 2 Macro 254 M3 Macro 3 Macro 3 Macro 3 Macro 3 Macro 3 Macro 355 M4 Macro 4 Macro 4 Macro 4 Macro 4 Macro 4 Macro 456 Dolby Surround57 DTS SURR58 DTS Neo:659 Night60 Logic 761 Stereo62 Skip Down Scan – Thumbs Down Skip – (DVD) Skip – (DVD) Skip – (DVD)63 Skip Up Scan + Thumbs Up Skip + (DVD) Skip + (DVD) Skip + (DVD)64 Dim65 Rewind Rewind R. Search R. Search (DVD) R. Search (DVD) R. Search (DVD) Skip – / R. Search R. Search66 Play Play Play Play (DVD) Play (DVD) Play (DVD) Play Play67 Fast Forward Fast Fwd F. Search F. Search (DVD) F. Search (DVD) F. Search (DVD) Skip + / F. Search F. Search68 Record Record Record Record69 Stop Stop Slow Stop (DVD) Stop (DVD) Stop (DVD) Stop 70 Pause Pause Pause Pause (DVD) Pause (DVD) Pause (DVD) Pause Pause

52 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Troubleshooting Guide

Processor Reset

In the rare case where the unit’s operation or thedisplays seem abnormal, the cause may involvethe erratic operation of the system’s memory ormicroprocessor.

To correct this problem, first unplug the unit fromthe AC wall outlet and wait at least threeminutes. After the pause, reconnect the ACpower cord and check the unit’s operation. If thesystem still malfunctions, a system reset mayclear the problem.

To clear the AVR’s entire system memoryincluding tuner presets, output level settings,delay times and speaker configuration data, firstput the unit in Standby by pressing the SystemPower Control button 2. Next press and holdthe Tone Mode button 8 for three seconds.

The unit will turn on automatically. Note thatonce you have cleared the memory in this manner,it is necessary to re-establish all systemconfiguration settings and tuner presets.

NOTE: Resetting the processor will erase anyconfiguration settings you have made forspeakers, output levels, surround modes, digitalinput assignments as well as the tuner presets.After a reset the unit will be returned to thefactory presets, and all settings for these itemsmust be reentered.

If the system is still operating incorrectly, theremay have been an electronic discharge or severeAC line interference that has corrupted thememory or microprocessor.

If these steps do not solve the problem, consultan authorized Harman Kardon service depot.

SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION

Unit does not function when Main • No AC Power • Make certain AC power cord is plugged Power Switch 1 is pushed into a live outlet

• Check to see if outlet is switch controlled

Display lights, but no sound • Intermittent input connections • Make certain that all input and speaker or picture connections are secure

• Mute is on • Press Mute button �• Volume control is down • Turn up volume control

No sound from any speaker; • Amplifier is in protection mode • Check speaker-wire connections for shorts at receiver light around Power switch 2 is red due to possible short and speaker ends

• Amplifier is in protection mode • Contact your local Harman Kardon service depotdue to internal problems

No sound from surround or • Incorrect surround mode • Select a mode other than Stereocenter speakers • Input is mono • There is no surround information from mono sources (except with

Theater and Hall surround modes)• Incorrect configuration • Check speaker mode configuration• Stereo or Mono program material • Some surround modes may not create rear-channel information

from nonencoded programs

Unit does not respond to • Weak batteries in remote • Change remote batteriesremote commands • Wrong device selected • Press the AVR Selector 5

• Remote sensor Ú is obscured • Make certain front-panel sensor is visible to remote or connect remote sensor

Intermittent buzzing in tuner • Local interference • Move unit or antenna away from computers, fluorescent lights,motors or other electrical appliances

Letters flash in the Channel Indicator • Digital audio feed paused • Resume play for DVDDisplay $ and Digital Audio stops • Check that Digital Signal is fed to the Digital Input selected

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Technical Specifications

Audio SectionStereo Mode Continuous Average Power (FTC)

65 Watts per channel, 20Hz–20kHz,@ < 0.07% THD, both channels driven into 8 ohms

7 Channel Surround Modes Power Per Individual Channel

Front L&R channels:50 Watts per channel,@ < 0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms

Center channel:50 Watts, @ < 0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms

Surround (L & R Side, Back) channels:50 Watts per channel,@ < 0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms

Input Sensitivity/Impedance Linear (High Level) 200mV/47kohms

Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF-A) 100dB

Surround System Adjacent Channel Separation Analog Decoding 40dB (Pro Logic, etc.) Dolby Digital (AC-3) 55dB DTS 55dB

Frequency Response @ 1W (+0dB, –3dB) 10Hz–130kHz

High Instantaneous Current Capability (HCC) ±35 Amps

Transient Intermodulation Distortion (TIM) Unmeasurable

Rise Time 16 µsec

Slew Rate 40V/µsec**

FM Tuner SectionFrequency Range 87.5–108MHzUsable Sensitivity IHF 1.3 µV/13.2dBfSignal-to-Noise Ratio Mono/Stereo: 70/68dB (DIN)Distortion Mono/Stereo: 0.2/0.3%Stereo Separation 40dB @ 1kHzSelectivity ±400kHz: 70dBImage Rejection 80dBIF Rejection 90dB

AM Tuner SectionFrequency Range 522–1620kHzSignal-to-Noise Ratio 45dBUsable Sensitivity Loop: 500µVDistortion 1kHz, 50% Mod: 0.8%Selectivity ±10kHz: 30dB

Video SectionVideo Format PAL/NTSCInput Level/Impedance 1Vp-p/75 ohmsOutput Level/Impedance 1Vp-p/75 ohmsVideo Frequency Response(Composite and S-Video) 10Hz–8MHz (-3dB)Video Frequency Response (Component) 10Hz–100MHz (-3dB)

GeneralPower Requirement AC 220–240V/50HzPower Consumption 65W idle, 540W maximum

(7 channels driven)

Dimensions (Max)Width 440mm Height 165mm Depth 382mm Weight 13.6 kg

Depth measurement includes knobs, buttons and terminal connections.Height measurement includes feet and chassis.All features and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Harman Kardon, The Bridge and Logic 7 are registered trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated.

is a trademark of Harman International Industries, Inc.

*Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.“Dolby,” “Pro Logic” and the Double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

"DTS", "DTS ES", "Neo:6" and "96/24" are trademarks of DTS, Inc."

HDMI is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC.

SA-CD is a trademark of Sony Electronics, Inc.

Apple and iPod are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.

Cirrus is a registered trademark of Cirrus Logic Corp.

**Without input anti slewing and output isolation networks.

54 APPENDIX

APPENDIX – SETTINGS WORKSHEET

Appendix – Default settings, worksheets, remote product codes

Table A1 – Source Input Setting Defaults

Source DVD HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Video 1 Video 2 Video 3 Video 4 The Bridge/ CD Tape Tuner 6-/8-DMP Channel

Title INT.TUNER

Component Comp V 1 Convert*** Convert*** Comp V 2 Comp V 3 Convert*** Convert*** Convert*** Convert*** Convert*** Convert*** Convert***Video Input

Audio Input Coax 1 Coax 2 Optical 2 Analog Optical 1 Analog Analog The Bridge/ Analog Analog Tuner 6-/8-DMP Channel

Auto Poll On Off Off On On On On --- On On --- ---

Surround Logic 7 Logic 7 Logic 7 Logic 7 Logic 7 Logic 7 Logic 7 Logic 7 Logic 7 Logic 7 Logic 7 Logic 7 Mode† 7CH Music 7CH Music 7CH Music 7CH Music 7CH Music 7CH Music 7CH Music 7CH Music 7CH Music 7CH Music 7CH Music 7CH Music***The default video input for this source is either the composite or S-video input associated with the source. The signal will be transcoded to component video and available at the

Component Video Monitor Outputs for use with a compatible video display, but it will not be upscaled.

† The default shown is the preferred surround mode for PCM and Analog audio sources.

Table A2 – Speaker/Channel Setting Defaults

Source DVD HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Video 1 Video 2 Video 3 Video 4 The Bridge CD Tape Tuner 6-/8-/DMP Channel

Bass Manager: Global

Left/Right Speaker Size Small Small Small Small Small Small Small Small Small Small Small Large

Center Speaker Size Small Small Small Small Small Small Small Small Small Small Small Large

Surround Speaker Size Small Small Small Small Small Small Small Small Small Small Small Large

Surround Back Speaker Size Small Small Small Small Small Small Small Small Small Small Small Large

Subwoofer Sub Sub Sub Sub Sub Sub Sub Sub Sub Sub Sub Sub

Left/Right Speaker Crossover 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz N/A

Center Speaker Crossover 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz N/A

Surround Speaker Crossover 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz N/A

Subwoofer Crossover Left/Right Left/Right Left/Right Left/Right Left/Right Left/Right Left/Right Left/Right Left/Right Left/Right Left/Right N/A

Table A3 – Delay Setting Defaults

Speaker Position Distance From Speaker to Listening Position Your Delay Settings

Front Left 10 feet

Center 10 feet

Front Right 10 feet

Surround Right 10 feet

Surround Left 10 feet

Subwoofer 10 feet

A/V Sync Delay 0mS

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Table A4 – Source Input Settings

Source DVD HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Video 1 Video 2 Video 3 Video 4 The Bridge/DMP CD Tape Tuner 6-/8-Channel

Title Int. Tuner

Video Input

Component Video Input

Audio Input The Bridge/DMP Tuner 6-Channel

Auto Poll --- --- ---

Surround Mode

Table A5 – Speaker/Channel Settings

Source DVD HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Video 1 Video 2 Video 3 Video 4 The Bridge/DMP CD Tape Tuner 6-/8-Channel††

Bass Manager:Global/Independent N/A

Left/Right Speaker Size N/A

Center Speaker Size N/A

Surround Speaker Size N/A

Subwoofer N/A

Left/Right Speaker Crossover N/A

Center Speaker Crossover N/A

Surround Speaker Crossover N/A

Subwoofer Crossover N/A

Left/Right Channel Level†††

Center Channel Level†††

Surround Channel Level†††

Subwoofer Channel Level†††

†† The 6-/8-Channel Inputs are “direct” inputs, meaning their signals are passed directly to the volume control without any bass management processing. Thus, the speaker sizes are always fullrange, and it isn’t possible to adjust speaker size or crossover.††† Note: Channel levels vary by surround mode rather than source input.

Table A6 – Remote Control Codes

Source Input Product Type (circle one or fill in) Remote Control CodeVideo 1 VCR, PVRVideo 2 Cable, SatelliteVideo 3 TVVideo 4DVD DVDCD CD, CDRTape CassetteHDMI 1HDMI 2

Table A7 – System Settings

Feature Default Setting Your SettingVFD Fade Time Out OffVolume Default OffDefault Vol Set -25dBSemi OSD Time Out 5 secondsFull OSD Time Out 20 secondsDefault Surr Mode OnOSD Background Blue

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