Harman-Kardon AVR 135 User Manual

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AVR 135 Audio/VideoReceiver

OWNER’S MANUAL

Power for the Digital Revolution

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS

3 Introduction 4 Safety Information 4 Unpacking 5 Front Panel Controls 7 Rear Panel Connections

9 Remote Control Functions 12 Installation and Connections 12 Audio Equipment Connections 12 Video Equipment Connections 13 SCART A/V Connections 14 AC Power Connections 14 Speaker Selection and Placement 15

System Configuration

15 First Turn On 15 Using the On-Screen Display 15 System Setup 16 Input Setup 16 Speaker Setup 19 Surround Setup 19 Night Mode Settings 20 Configuring the Surround Off

(Stereo) Modes

20 Delay Settings 21 Output Level Adjustment 23 Operation 23 Surround Mode Chart 25 Basic Operation 25 Source Selection 25 6/8-Channel Direct Input 26 Controls and Use of Headphones 26 Surround Mode Selection 27 Digital Audio Playback 27 Dolby Digital 27 DTS 27 PCM Audio Playback 27 Selecting a Digital Source 27 Digital Bitstream Indicators 28 Surround mode Types 28 PCM Playback Indications 28 Speaker/Channel Indicators 29 Night Mode 29 Tape Recording 29 Output Level Adjustment

With Source Signals

30 Memory backup 31 Advanced Features 31 Front Panel Display Fade 31 Display Brightness 31 Turn-On Volume Level 31 Semi-OSD Settings 32 Full-OSD Time Out Adjustment 33 Tuner Operation 33 Basic Tuner Operation 33 Station Selection 33 Preset Tuning 33 RDS Operation 33 RDS Tuning 33 RDS Display Options 34 Program Search 35 Programming the Remote 35 Programming the Remote with Codes 35 Direct Code Entry 35 Auto Search Method 35 Code Readout 36 Macro Programming 36 Programmed Device Functions 36 Volume Punch-Through

Table of Contents

Typographical Conventions

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

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

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

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

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

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

Declaration of Conformity

We, Harman Consumer Group International

2, route de Tours 72500 Château-du-Loir, FRANCE

declare in own responsibility, that the product described in this owner’s manual is in compliance with technical standards:

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

Jurjen Amsterdam

Harman Consumer Group International

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37 Channel Control Punch-Through 37 Transport Control Punch-Through 37 Resetting the Remote Memory 38 Function List 40 Troubleshooting Guide 40 Processor Reset 41 Technical Specifications

INTRODUCTION 3

Introduction

Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon!

With the purchase of a Harman Kardon AVR 135 you are about to begin many years of listening enjoyment. The AVR 135 has been custom designed to provide all the excitement and detail of movie sound tracks and every nuance of musical selections.With onboard Dolby* Digital and DTS

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decoding, the AVR 135 delivers six discrete channels of audio that take advantage of the digital sound tracks from the latest DVD and LD releases and Digital Television broadcasts.

While complex digital systems are hard at work within the AVR 135 to make all of this happen, hookup and operation are simple. Color-keyed connections and a programmable remote control make the AVR easy to use. To obtain the maximum enjoyment from your new receiver, we urge you to take the time to read through this manual. This will ensure that connections to speakers, source playback units and other external devices are made properly. In addition, a few minutes spent learning the functions of the various controls will enable you to take advantage of all the power the AVR 135 is able to deliver.

If you have any questions about this product, its installation or its operation, please contact your dealer. He is your best local source of information.

Description and Features

The AVR 135 is among the most versatile and multi-featured A/V receivers available, incorporating a wide range of listening options. In addition to Dolby Digital and DTS decoding for digital sources, a broad choice of Matrix surroundencoded or analog surround modes are available for use with sources such as CD,VCR,TV broadcasts and the AVR’s own FM/AM tuner.

Along with Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logix II, DTS Neo:6, Dolby 3 Stereo, 5 Ch Stereo and custom Hall and Theater modes, only Harman Kardon receivers offer Logic 7

to create a wider, more enveloping field environment and more defined fly-overs and pans. Another Harman Kardon exclusive is VMAx

, which uses proprietary processing to create an open, spacious sound field even when only two front speakers are available.

In addition to providing a wide range of listening options, the AVR 135 is easy to configure so that it provides the best results with your speakers and specific listening-room environment. On-screen menus make it simple to enter settings for speaker configurations and bass management. A Stereo-Direct mode bypasses the digital processor to preserve all of the subtleties of older analog, two-channel materials, while bass management, available in the surround and Stereo-Digital modes,improves your ability to tailor the sound to suit your room acoustics or taste.

For the ultimate in flexibility, the AVR 135 features connections for four video devices, all with both composite and S-Video inputs, including the front-panel inputs.Two additional audio inputs are available, and a total of six digital inputs make the AVR 135 capable of handling all the latest digital audio sources. Coax and optical digital outputs are available for direct connection to digital recorders.

For compatibility with the latest HDTV video sources and progressive scan DVD players, the AVR also features wide-bandwidth, low-crosstalk component video switching.

A video recording output and a eight-channel input make the AVR 135 virtually future-proof, with everything needed to accommodate tomorrow’s new formats right on board.

The AVR 135’s powerful amplifier uses traditional Harman Kardon high-current design technologies to meet the wide dynamic range of any program selection.

Harman Kardon invented the high-fidelity receiver fifty years ago.With state-of-the-art circuitry and time-honored circuit designs, the AVR 135 is one of the finest receivers ever offered by Harman Kardon within its price range.

■ Dolby* Digital, Dolby Digital EX and

Dolby Pro Logic

II Decoding,

and the full suite of DTS

modes,

including DTS-ES

6.1 Discrete & Matrix

and Neo:6

■ Six channels of high-current

amplification

■ Harman Kardon’s exclusive Logic 7

processing, available for the first time with both 7.1 and 5.1 processing in a variety of modes and two modes of VMAx

■ High-bandwidth, HDTV-compatible

component video switching

■ Front panel analog A/V inputs

■ Front panel digital inputs for easy con-

nection to portable digital devices and the latest video game consoles

■ Multiple digital inputs and outputs

■ On-screen menu and display system

■ 6-Channel/8-Channel Direct Input and

Preamp Outputs for Easy Expansion and Use with Future Audio Formats

■ Extensive bass management options,

including three separate crossover groupings

■ Main Remote with Internal Codes

4 SAFETY INFORMATION

Safety Information

Important Safety Information

Verify Line Voltage Before Use

Your AVR 135 has been designed for use with 220-240-Volt AC current. Connection to a line voltage other than that for which it is intended can create a safety and fire hazard and may damage the unit.

If you have any questions about the voltage requirements for your specific model, or about the line voltage in your area, contact your dealer before plugging the unit into a wall outlet.

Do Not Use Extension Cords

To avoid safety hazards, use only the power cord attached to your unit. We do not recommend that extension cords be used with this product. As with all electrical devices, do not run power cords under rugs or carpets or place heavy objects on them. Damaged power cords should be replaced immediately by an authorized service depot with a cord meeting factory specifications.

Handle the AC Power Cord Gently

When disconnecting the power cord from an AC outlet, always pull the plug, never pull the cord. If you do not intend to use the unit for any considerable length of time, disconnect the plug from the AC outlet.

Do Not Open the Cabinet

There are no user-serviceable components inside this product. Opening the cabinet may present a shock hazard, and any modification to the product will void your guarantee. If water or any metal object such as a paper clip, wire or a staple accidentally falls inside the unit, disconnect it from the AC power source immediately, and consult an authorized service station.

Installation Location

■ To assure proper operation and to avoid the

potential for safety hazards, place the unit on a firm and level surface.When placing the unit on a shelf, be certain that the shelf and any mounting hardware can support the weight of the product.

■ Make certain that proper space is provided

both above and below the unit for ventilation. If this product will be installed in a cabinet or other enclosed area, make certain that there is sufficient air movement within the cabinet. Under some circumstances a fan may be required.

■ Do not place the unit directly on a carpeted

surface.

■ Avoid installation in extremely hot or cold

locations, or an area that is exposed to direct sunlight or heating equipment.

■ Avoid moist or humid locations.

■ Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on the

top of the unit, or place objects directly over them.

Cleaning

When the unit gets dirty, wipe it with a clean, soft, dry cloth. If necessary, wipe it with a soft cloth dampened with mild soapy water, then a fresh cloth with clean water. Wipe dry immediately with a dry cloth. NEVER use benzene, aerosol cleaners, thinner, alcohol or any other volatile cleaning agent. Do not use abrasive cleaners, as they may damage the finish of metal parts.Avoid spraying insecticide near the unit.

Moving the Unit

Before moving the unit, be certain to disconnect any interconnection cords with other components, and make certain that you disconnect the unit from the AC outlet.

Unpacking

The carton and shipping materials used to protect your new receiver during shipment were specially designed to cushion it from shock and vibration. We suggest that you save the carton and packing materials for use in shipping if you move, or should the unit ever need repair.

To minimize the size of the carton in storage, you may wish to flatten it. This is done by carefully slitting the tape seams on the bottom and collapsing the carton. Other cardboard inserts may be stored in the same manner. Packing materials that cannot be collapsed should be saved along with the carton in a plastic bag.

If you do not wish to save the packaging materials, please note that the carton and other sections of the shipping protection are recyclable. Please respect the environment and discard those materials at a local recycling center.

FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 5

Main Power Switch: Press this button to apply power to the AVR. When the switch is pressed in, the unit is placed in a Standby mode, as indicated by the orange LED

. This button MUST be pressed in to operate the unit. To turn the unit off completely and prevent the use of the remote control, this switch should be pressed until it pops out from the front panel so that the word “OFF” may be read at the top of the switch.

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

System Power Control: When the Main

Power Switch

is “ON,” press this button to turn on the AVR; press it again to turn the unit off (to Standby). Note that the Power

Indicator

will turn blue when the unit is on.

Power Indicator: This LED will be illuminated in orange when the unit is in the Standby mode to signal that the unit is ready to be turned on. When the unit is in operation, the indicator will turn blue.

Headphone Jack: This jack may be used to listen to the AVR’s output through a pair of headphones. Be certain that the headphones have a standard 6.3 mm stereo phone plug. Note that the speakers will automatically be turned off when the headphones are connected.

Surround Mode Group Selector: Press this button to select the top-level group of surround modes. Each press of the button will select a major mode grouping in the following order: Dolby Modes ➜ DTS Digital Modes ➜ DSP Modes ➜ Stereo Modes ➜ Logic 7 Modes

Once the button is pressed so that the name of the desired surround mode group appears in the

Lower Display Line

, press the Surround

Mode Selector

to cycle through the individual modes available. For example, press this button to select Dolby modes, and then press the Surround Mode Selector

to choose

from the various mode options.

Speaker Select Button: Press this button to begin the process of selecting the speaker positions that are used in your listening room. (See page 15 for more information on setup and configuration.)

Front Panel Controls

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Main Power Switch System Power Control Power Indicator Headphone Jack Surround Mode Group Selector Speaker Select Button Selector Buttons Tone Mode Surround Mode Selector Tuning

Tuner Band Selector Set Button Preset Stations Selector Speaker/Channel Input Indicator Input Source Selector RDS Select Button Delay Digital Optical 3 Input Surround Mode Indicators Digital Coax 3 Input

Video 3 input jacks Bass Control Balance Control Treble Control Digital Input Selector Channel Select Button Volume Control Input Indicators Main Information Display Remote Sensor Window

6 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS

Front Panel Controls

Selector Buttons: When you are establishing the AVR’s configuration settings, use these buttons to select from the choices available, as shown in the Main Information Display

Tone Mode: Pressing this button enables or disables the Balance, Bass and Treble tone controls.When the button is pressed so that the words

TONE IN appear in the Main

Information Display

, the settings of the

Bass

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and TrebleÚcontrols and of the

Balance control

will affect the output signals.When the button is pressed so that the words

TONE OUT appear in the Main

Information Display

, the output signal will be “flat,” without any balance, bass or treble alteration.

Surround Mode Selector: Press this button to select from among the available surround mode options for the mode group selected. The specific modes will vary based on the number of speakers available, the mode group and if the input source is digital or analog. For example, press the Surround Mode Group Selector

to select a mode grouping such as Dolby or Logic 7, and then press this button to see the mode choices available. For more information on mode selection, see page 19.

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Tuning Selector: Press the left side of the button to tune lower frequency stations and the right side of the button to tune higher frequency stations.When a station with a strong signal is reached,

MANUAL TUNED or AUTO

TUNED

will appear in the Main Information

Display

(see page 33 for more information

on tuning stations).

Tuner Band Selector: Pressing this button will automatically switch the AVR to the Tuner mode. Pressing it again will switch between the AM and FM frequency bands, holding it pressed for some seconds will switch between stereo and mono receiving and between automatic and manual tuning mode (See page 33 for more information on the tuner).

Set Button: When making choices during the setup and configuration process, press this button to enter the desired setting as shown in the Main Information Display

into the AVR’s memory. The set button may also be used to change the display brightness. (See page 31.)

Preset Stations Selector: Press this button to scroll up or down through the list of stations that have been entered into the preset memory. (See page 33 for more information on tuner programming.)

Speaker/Channel Input Indicators: These indicators are multipurpose, indicating either the speaker type selected for each channel or the incoming data-signal configuration.The left, cen-

ter, right, right surround and left surround speaker indicators are composed of three boxes, while the subwoofer is a single box. The center box lights when a “Small” speaker is selected, and the two outer boxes light when “Large” speakers are selected. When none of the boxes are lit for the center, surround or subwoofer channels, no speaker has been selected for that position. (See page 16 for more information on configuring speakers.) The letters inside each of the center boxes display active input channels. For standard analog inputs, only the L and R will light,indicating a stereo input. When a digital source is playing, the indicators will light to display the channels begin received at the digital input. When the letters flash, the digital input has been interrupted. (See page 28 for more information on the Channel Indicators).

Input Source Selector: Press this button to change the input by scrolling through the list of input sources.

^ RDS Select Button: Press this button to dis- play the various messages that are part of the RDS data system of the AVR’s tuner. (See page 33 for more information on RDS).

Delay: Press this button to begin the sequence of steps required to enter delay time settings. (See page 20 for more information on delay times.)

Digital Optical 3 Input: Connect the optical digital audio output of an audio or video product to this jack. When the Input is not in use, be certain to keep the plastic cap installed to avoid dust contamination that might degrade future performance.

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Surround Mode Indicators: A blue LED will light in front of the surround mode that is currently in use.

Digital Coax 3 Input: This jack is normally used for connection to the output of portable digital audio devices, video game consoles or other products that have a coax digital jack.

Video 3 Input Jacks: These audio/video jacks may be used for temporary connection to video games or portable audio/video products such as camcorders and portable audio players.

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Bass Control: Turn this control to modify the low frequency output of the left/right channels by as much as ±10dB. Set this control to a suitable position for your taste or room acoustics.

Balance Control: Turn this control to change the relative volume for the front left/right channels.

NOTE: For proper operation of the surround modes this control should be at the midpoint or “12 o’clock” position.

Treble Control: Turn this control to modify the high frequency output of the left/right channels by as much as ±10dB. Set this control to a suitable position for your taste or room acoustics.

Digital Input Selector: When playing a source that has a digital output, press this button to select between the Optical

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and

Coaxial

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Digital inputs. (See pages

27-29 for more information on digital audio.)

Channel Select Button: Press this button to begin the process of trimming the channel output levels using an external audio source. (For more information on output level trim adjustment, see page 21.)

Volume Control:Turn this knob clockwise to increase the volume, counterclockwise to decrease the volume. If the AVR is muted, adjusting volume control will automatically release the unit from the silenced condition.

Input indicators: A blue LED will light in front of the input that is currently being used as the source for the AVR.

Main Information Display: This display delivers messages and status indications to help you operate the receiver.

Remote Sensor Window:The sensor behind this window receives infrared signals from the remote control. Aim the remote at this area and do not block or cover it unless an external remote sensor is installed.

REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 7

Rear Panel Connections

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Tape Inputs Tape Outputs Video 1 Audio Inputs AM Antenna Video 1 Audio Outputs DVD Audio Inputs FM Antenna CD Inputs Digital Audio Outputs Coaxial Digital Inputs Subwoofer Output

Video Monitor Outputs Front/Center Speaker Outputs Surround Speaker Outputs Switched AC Accessory Outlet Unswitched AC Accessory Outlet AC Power Cord DVD Video Inputs Video 1 Video Outputs Video 2 Audio Inputs Video 2 Video Inputs Optical Digital Inputs

Video 1 Video Inputs 6/8-Channel Direct Inputs Surround Back Speaker Outputs Component Video Outputs Video 2 Component Video Inputs DVD Component Video Inputs

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Tape Inputs: Connect these jacks to the

PLAY/OUT jacks of an audio recorder.

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Tape Outputs: Connect these jacks to the

RECORD/INPUT jacks of an audio recorder.

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Video 1 Audio Inputs: Connect these jacks to the PLAY/OUT audio jacks on a VCR or other video source.

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AM Antenna: Connect the AM loop antenna supplied with the receiver to these terminals. If an external AM antenna is used, make connections to the AM and GND terminals in accordance with the instructions supplied with the antenna.

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

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DVD Audio Inputs: Connect these jacks to the analog audio jacks on a DVD or other video source.

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FM Antenna: Connect the supplied indoor or an optional external FM antenna to this terminal.

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CD Inputs: Connect these jacks to the analog output of a compact disc player or CD changer.

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Digital Audio Outputs: Connect these jacks to the matching digital input connector on a digital recorder such as a CD-R or MiniDisc recorder.

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Coaxial Digital Inputs: Connect the coax digital output from a DVD player, HDTV receiver, LD player, MD player or CD player to these jacks. The signal may be either a Dolby Digital signal, DTS signal or a standard PCM digital source. Do not connect the RF digital output of an LD player to these jacks.

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Subwoofer Output: Connect this jack to the line-level input of a powered subwoofer. If an external subwoofer amplifier is used, connect this jack to the subwoofer amplifier input.

8 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS

Rear Panel Connections

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Video Monitor Outputs: Connect these jacks to the composite and/or S-Video input of a TV monitor or video projector to view the output of any video source selected by the receiver’s video switcher.

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Front/Center Speaker Outputs: Connect these outputs to the matching + or – terminals on your front/center speakers.When making speaker connections, always make certain to maintain correct polarity by connecting the red (+) terminals on the AVR to the red (+) terminals on the speaker and the black (–) terminals on the AVR to the black (–) terminals on the speakers. (See page 14 for more information on speaker polarity.)

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Surround Speaker Outputs: Connect these outputs to the matching + or – terminals on your left and right surround speakers.When making speaker connections always make certain to maintain correct polarity by connecting the red (+) terminals on the AVR to the red (+) terminals on the speakers and the black (–) terminals on the AVR to the black (–) terminals on the speakers. See page 14 for more information on speaker polarity.

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Switched AC Accessory Outlet: This outlet may be used to power any device that you wish to have turn on when the unit is turned on with the System Power Control switch

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Unswitched AC Accessory Outlet: This outlet may be used to power any AC device. The power will remain on at this outlet regardless of whether the AVR is on or off (in Standby), provided that the Main Power switch

is on.

Note: The total power consumption of all devices connected to the accessory outlets should not exceed 100 watts from the

Unswitched Outlet

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and 50 W from the

Switched Outlet

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AC Power Cord: Connect the AC plug to an

unswitched AC wall output.

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DVD Video Inputs: Connect these jacks to the composite or S-Video output jacks on a DVD player or other video source.

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

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Video 2 Audio Inputs: Connect these jacks to the PLAY/OUT audio jacks on a VCR or other video source.

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Video 2 Video Inputs: Connect these jacks to the PLAY/OUT composite or S-Video jacks on a second VCR or other video source.

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Optical Digital Inputs: Connect the optical digital output from a DVD player, HDTV receiver, LD player, MD player or CD player to these jacks. The signal may be either a Dolby Digital signal, a DTS signal or a standard PCM digital source.

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Video 1 Video Inputs: Connect these jacks to the PLAY/OUT composite or S-Video jacks on a VCR or other video source.

Note: Either the Video or S-Video output of any S-Video source must be connected to the AVR, not both in parallel, otherwise the video may be disturbed or its performance be adversely effected.

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6/8-Channel Direct Inputs: These jacks are used for connection to source devices such as DVD-Audio or SACD players with discrete analog outputs.

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Surround Back Speaker Outputs: These speaker terminals are used to power the surround back left/surround back right speakers in a 6.1 channel system.

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Monitor Component Video Outputs:

Connect these outputs to the component video inputs of a video projector or monitor. When a source connected to one of the two

Component Video Inputs

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is selected

the signal will be sent to these jacks.

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Video 2 Component Video Inputs:

Connect the Y/Pr/Pb component video outputs of an HDTV Set-top convertor, satellite receiver, or other video source device with component video outputs to these jacks.

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DVD Component Video Inputs: Connect the Y/Pr/Pb component video outputs of a DVD player to these jacks.

REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 9

Remote Control Functions

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Power Off Button IR Transmitter Window Program/SPL Indicator Power On Button Input Selectors AVR Selector AM/FM Tuner Select 6-Channel/8-Channel Direct Input Test Button Sleep Button Surround Mode Selector Night Mode Channel Select Button

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Buttons

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Button Set Button Digital Select Numeric Keys Tuner Mode Direct Button Tuning Up/Down OSD Button Dolby Mode Select Button DTS Digital Mode Selector Logic 7 Mode Select Button Transport Controls Dim Button Skip Up/Down Buttons Stereo Mode Select Button DTS Neo:6 Mode Select Macro Buttons RDS Selector Button Preset Up/Down Clear Button Memory Button Delay/Prev. Ch.

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Button Speaker Select Mute Volume Up/Down Spare Button TV/Video Selector

Note: The function names shown here are each button’s feature when used with the AVR. Most buttons have additional functions when used with other devices. See page 38-39 for a list of these functions.

10 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS

Remote Control Functions

IMPORTANT NOTE: The AVR’s remote may be

programmed to control up to seven devices, including the AVR. Before using the remote, it is important to remember to press the Input Selector button

that corresponds to the unit you wish to operate. In addition, the AVR’s remote is shipped from the factory to operate the AVR and most Harman Kardon CD or DVD players and cassette decks.The remote is also capable of operating a wide variety of other products using the control codes that are part of the remote. Before using the remote with other products, follow the instructions on pages 35 to program the proper codes for the products in your system.

It is also important to remember that many of the buttons on the remote take on different functions, depending on the product selected using the Input Selectors.The descriptions shown here primarily detail the functions of the remote when it is used to operate the AVR. (See page 38 and 39 for information about alternate functions for the remote’s buttons.)

Power Off Button: Press this button to place the AVR or a selected device unit in the Standby mode.

IR Transmitter Window: Point this window towards the AVR when pressing buttons on the remote to make certain that infrared commands are properly received.

Program Indicator: This three-color indicator is used to guide you through the process of programming the remote. See page 35 for information on programming the remote.

Power On Button: Press this button to turn on the power to a device selected by pressing one of the Input Selectors

(except Tape).

Input Selectors: Pressing one of these buttons will perform three actions at the same time. First, if the AVR is not turned on, this will power up the unit. Next, it will select the source shown on the button as the input to the AVR. Finally, it will change the remote control so that it controls the device selected. After pressing one of these buttons you must press the AVR Selector button

again to operate the

AVR’s functions with the remote.

AVR Selector: Pressing this button will switch the remote so that it will operate the AVR’s functions. If the AVR is in the Standby mode, it will also turn the AVR on.

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

6/8-Channel Direct Input: Press this but-

ton to select the component connected to the

6-Channel Direct Input

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as the audio. Note that when you wish to use the Six Channel Direct Input in conjunction with a video source, you must first select the video source by pressing one of the Input Selectors

. Then press this

button to choose the 6-Channel Direct Input

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as the audio source.

Test Tone: Press this button to begin the sequence used to calibrate the AVR’s output levels. (See page 21 for more information on calibrating the AVR.)

Sleep Button: Press this button to place the unit in the Sleep mode.After the time shown in the display, the AVR will automatically go into the Standby mode. Each press of the button changes the time until turn-off in the following order:

Hold the button pressed for two seconds to turn off the Sleep mode setting. Note that this button is also used to change channels on your TV, VCR and SAT receiver when selected.

Surround Mode Selector: Press this button to begin the process of changing the surround mode. After the button has been pressed, use the

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buttons Dto select the desired surround mode (See page 23 for more information). Note that this button is also used to tune channels when the TV, VCR and SAT receiver is selected using the Input

Selector

Night Mode: Press this button to activate the Night mode.This mode is available only with Dolby Digital encoded digital sources, and it preserves dialog (center channel) intelligibilty at low volume levels (See page 19 for more information).

Channel Select Button: This button is used to start the process of setting the AVR ’s output levels with an external source. Once this button is pressed, use the

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channel being adjusted, then press the Set button

, followed by the

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buttons again, to change the level setting. (See page 21 for more information.)

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Buttons: These are multi-purpose buttons. They will be used most frequently to select a surround mode.These buttons are also used to increase or decrease output levels when configuring the unit, to select speaker configuration or to select the digital inputs.They are also used to enter delay time settings after the Delay button

has been pressed.

When the AVR remote is being programmed for the codes of another device, these buttons are also used in the “Auto Search” process (See page 35 for more information on programming the remote.)

E‹Button: This button does not have a function with the AVR. When a DVD player or TV is selected, it may be used to navigate the menus of those devices.

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

Digital Select: Press this button to assign one of the digital inputs

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to a source. (See page 27 for more information on using digital inputs.)

Numeric Keys: These buttons serve as a ten-button numeric keypad to enter tuner preset positions.They are also used to select channel numbers when TV, VCR or Sat receiver has been selected on the remote, or to select track numbers on a CD, DVD or LD player, depending on how the remote has been programmed.

Tuner Mode: Press this button when the tuner is in use to select between automatic tuning and manual tuning. When the button is pressed so

MANUAL appears in the Main

Information Display

, pressing the Tuning

buttons

K)will move the frequency up or

down in single-step increments.When the FM band is in use and

AUTO appears in the Main

Information Display

, pressing this button will change to monaural reception making even week stations audible. (See page 33 for more information.)

Direct Button: Press this button when the tuner is in use to start the sequence for direct entry of a station’s frequency. After pressing the button simply press the proper Numeric Keys

to select a station (See page 33 for more information on the tuner).

Tuning Up/Down: When the tuner is in use, these buttons will tune up or down through the selected frequency band. If the Tuner Mode but- ton

has been pressed or the Band button

on the front panel was held pressed so that

AUTO appears in the Main Information

Display

, pressing either of the buttons will cause the tuner to seek the next station with acceptable signal strength for quality reception. When the

MANUAL appears in the Main

Information Display

, pressing these buttons will tune stations in single-step increments. (See page 33 for more information.)

REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 11

Remote Control Functions

OSD Button: Press this button to activate the On Screen Display (OSD) system used to set up or adjust the AVR’s parameters.

Dolby Mode Selector: This button is used to select one of the available Dolby Surround processing modes. Each press of this button will select one of the Dolby Pro Logic II modes, Dolby 3 Stereo or Dolby Digital. Note that the Dolby Digital mode is only available with a digital input selected and the other modes only as long as a Dolby Digital source is not playing . See page 23 for the available Dolby surround mode options.

DTS Digital Mode Selector: When a DTS source is in use the AVR will select the appropriate mode automatically and no other mode will be available. Pressing this button will display the mode currently selected by the AVR´s decoder, depending on the surround material played and the speaker setting.

Logic 7 Selector: Press this button to select one of the available Logic 7 surround modes. (See page 23-24 for the available Logic 7 options).

Transport Buttons: These buttons do not have any functions for the AVR, but they may be programmed for the forward/reverse play operation of a wide variety of CD or DVD players, and audio or video- cassette recorders. (See page 35 for more information on programming the remote.)

Dim Button: Press this button to activate the Dimmer function, which reduces the brightness of the front panel display, or turn it off entirely.The first press of the button shows the default state, which is full brightness by indicating

DIMMER FULL in the Main

Information Display

. Press the button again within five seconds to reduce the brightness by 50%, as indicated by

DIMMER

HALF

. Press the button again within five seconds and the main display will go completely dark. Note that this setting is temporary; the display will always return to full brightness when the AVR is turned on. In addition,both the

Power Indicator

and the blue accent lighting inside the volume control will always remain at full brightness regardless of the setting. This is to remind you that the AVR is still turned on.

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Skip Up/Down Buttons: These buttons do not have a direct function with the AVR, but when used with a compatibly programmed CD or DVD changer they will change the tracks on the disc currently being played in the changer.

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Stereo Mode Selector: Press this button to select a stereo playback mode.When the button is pressed so that

DSP SURR OFF

appears in the Main Information Display˜, the AVR will operate in a bypass mode with true fully analog, two-channel left/right stereo mode with no surround processing or bass management as opposed to other modes where digital processing is used. When the button is pressed so that

SURROUND OFF appears in the

Main Information Display

, you may enjoy a two-channel presentation of the sound along with the benefits of bass management. When the button is pressed so that

5 C H STEREO

appears, the stereo signal is routed to all five speakers, if installed. (See page 20 for more information on stereo playback modes).

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DTS Neo:6 Mode Selector: Pressing this selector button cycles the AVR through the various DTS Neo:6 modes, which extract a fiveor seven-channel surround field from two-channel program material (from PCM source or analog input signal). The first press selects the last DTS Neo:6 surround mode that was in use, and each subsequent press selects the next mode.

Macro Buttons: Press these buttons to store or recall a “Macro”, which is a pre-programmed sequence of commands stored in the remote. (See page 36 for more information on storing and recalling macros.)

RDS Select Button: Press this button to display the various messages that are part of the RDS data system of the AVR’s tuner. (See page 33 for more information on RDS).

Preset Up/Down: When the tuner is in use, press these buttons to scroll through the stations programmed into the AVR ’s memory. When CD or DVD is selected using the Input Selector button

, these buttons may func-

tion as Slow Fwd/Rev (DVD) or ”+10” (CD).

Clear Button: Press this button to clear incorrect entries when using the remote to directly enter a radio station’s frequency.

Memory Button: Press this button to enter a radio station into the AVR ’s preset memory.Two underline indicators will flash at the right side of the Main Information Display

, you then have five seconds to enter a preset memory location using the Numeric Keys

. (See

page 33 for more information.)

Delay/Prev Ch.: Press this button to begin the process for setting the delay times used by the AVR when processing surround sound. After pressing this button, the delay times are entered by pressing the Set button

and then using

the

⁄/¤

buttons Dto change the setting. Press the Set button again to complete the process. (See page 20 for more information.)

&›Button: This button does not have a function with the AVR. When a DVD player or TV is selected, it may be used to navigate the menus of those devices.

Speaker Select: Press this button to begin the process of configuring the AVR’s Bass Management System for use with the type of speakers used in your system. Once the button has been pressed, use the

⁄/¤

buttons Dto select the channel you wish to set up. Press the Set button

and then select the speaker

type (see page 16 for more information.)

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Mute: Press this button to momentarily silence the AVR or TV set being controlled, depending on which device has been selected.

When the AVR remote is being programmed to operate another device, this button is pressed with the Input Selector button

to begin the programming process. (See page 35 for more information on programming the remote.)

NOTE: As any of the remote buttons pressed is active with the device selected, the corresponding Selector button

will briefly flash

red to confirm your selection.

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Volume Up/Down: Press these buttons to

raise or lower the system volume.

Spare Button: This button does not have any function for the operation of the AVR, but it is available for use when programmed with the code from another remote. (See page 35).

TV/Video Button: This button does not have a direct function on the AVR, but when used with a compatibly programmed VCR, DVD or satellite receiver that has a “TV/Video” function, pressing this button will switch between the output of the player or receiver and the external video input to that player. Consult the Owner’s Manual for your specific player or receiver for the details of how it implements this function.

12 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS

After unpacking the unit, and placing it on a solid surface capable of supporting its weight, you will need to make the connections to your audio and video equipment.

Audio Equipment Connections

We recommend that you use high-quality interconnect cables when making connections to source equipment and recorders to preserve the integrity of the signals.

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

Important Note : In order to clearly identify all connectors and simplify nstallation, as per the new EIA/CEA-863 standard, all connections are colour coded as follows: For Speakers and Audio In/Outputs: White (Left, speakers front) and Red (Right, speakers front). For Speakers: Green (Center), Blue (Left Surround), Brown (Surround Back) and Grey (Right Surround). For Audio Output: Purple (Subwoofer). For Composite Video In/Outputs: Yellow. For Digital Audio In/Outputs: Orange.

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

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NOTE: When the CD player has both fixed and variable audio outputs it is best to use the fixed output unless you find that the input to the receiver is so low that the sound is noisy, or so high that the signal is distorted.

2. Connect the analog Play/Out jacks of a cassette deck, MD, CD-R or other audio recorder to the Tape Input jacks

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. Connect the analog Record/In jacks on the recorder to the Tape Output jacks

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on the AVR.

3. Connect the output of any digital sources to the appropriate input connections on the AVR rear panel. Note that the Optical and Coaxial digital inputs

*Ó

may be used with a Dolby Digital or DTS source or the output of a conventional CD, MD or LD player’s PCM (S/P-DIF) output.

4. Connect the Coaxial or Optical Digital

Outputs

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on the rear panel of the AVR to the matching digital input connections on a CD-R or MiniDisc recorder.

5. Assemble the AM Loop Antenna supplied with the unit as shown below. Connect it to the AM and GND screw terminals

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6. Connect the supplied FM antenna to the FM (75 ohm) connection . The FM antenna may be an external roof antenna, an inside powered or wire lead antenna or a connection from a cable system. Note that if the antenna or connection uses 300-ohm twin-lead cable, you must use a 300-ohm-to-75-ohm adapter to make the connection.

7. Connect the front, center and surround speaker outputs

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to the respective speakers.

To assure that all the audio signals are carried to your speakers without loss of clarity or resolution, we suggest that you use high-quality speaker cable. Many brands of cable are available and the choice of cable may be influenced by the distance between your speakers and the receiver, the type of speakers you use, personal preferences and other factors.Your dealer or installer is a valuable resource to consult in selecting the proper cable.

Regardless of the brand of cable selected, we recommend that you use a cable constructed of fine, multistrand copper with an area greater than 2 mm

Cable with an area of 1.5 mm

may be used for short runs of less than 4 m. We do not recommend that you use cables with an area less than 1mm

due to the power loss and degradation in

performance that will occur.

Cables that are run inside walls should have the appropriate markings to indicate listing with UL, CSA or other appropriate testing agency standards. Questions about running cables inside walls should be referred to your installer or a licensed electrical contractor who is familiar with the applicable local building codes in your area.

When connecting wires to the speakers, be certain to observe proper polarity. Remember to connect the “negative” or “black” wire to the same terminal on both the receiver and the speaker. Similarly, the “positive” or “red” wire should be connected to like terminals on the AVR and speaker.

NOTE: While most speaker manufacturers adhere to an industry convention of using black terminals for negative and red ones for positive, some manufacturers may vary from this configuration. To assure proper phase and optimal performance, consult the identification plate on your speaker 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, or consult the speaker’s manufacturer.

We also recommend that the length of cable used to connect speaker pairs be identical. For example, use the same length piece of cable to connect the front-left and front-right or surround-left and surround-right speakers, even if the speakers are a different distance from the AVR.

8. Connections to a subwoofer are normally made via a line level audio connection from the

Subwoofer Output

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to the line-level input of a subwoofer with a built-in amplifier. When a passive subwoofer is used, the connection first goes to a power amplifier, which will be connected to one or more subwoofer speakers. If you are using a powered subwoofer that does not have line-level input connections, follow the instructions furnished with the speaker for connection information.

Note: Speaker sets with two front satellites and a passive subwoofer must be connected to the front speaker outputs



only rather than to the

Subwoofer Output

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Video Equipment Connections

Video equipment is connected in the same manner as audio components.Again, the use of highquality interconnect cables is recommended to preserve signal quality.To ensure best video performance S-Video sources should be connected to 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/Out jacks to the Video 1 or Video 2 In jacks



on the rear panel. The Audio and Video Record/In jacks on the VCR should be connected to the Video 1 Out jacks



on the

AVR.

2. Connect the analog audio and video outputs of a satellite receiver, cable TV converter or television set or any other video source to the

Video 2

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

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4. Connect the Video Monitor Out



jacks on the receiver to the composite and S-Video input of your television monitor or video projector.

Video Connection Note:

• S-Video or Composite video signals may only

be viewed in their native formats and will not be converted to the other format.

Installation and Connections

INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 13

Installation and Connections

SCART A/V Connections

For the connections described above your video device needs RCA (cinch) connectors or/and SVideo connectors for all Audio and Video signals: Any normal video device (Not SVHS or High 8) for only playback needs 3 RCA jacks,VCRs for record 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 playback unit, or 4 RCA (Audio In/Out) and 2 S-Video (Video In/Out) jacks, if it´s a recording VCR.

Many european video devices are equipped with RCA (Cinch) or S-Video jacks only partially, not with all audio and video in/outputs needed as described above, but with a so called Scart or Euro-AV connector (almost rectangular jack with 21 pins, see drawings on this page).

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

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

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

• If you use only normal video devices the TV monitor needs an adapter from 3 RCA plugs to Scart (fig. 3) only. If also S-Video devices are used an adapter from 2 RCA+1S-Video plugs to Scart is needed additionally (fig. 6), connected to the SCART input on your TV that is provided 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 Monitor Output

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, and the volume on the TV must be reduced to

minimum.

Important Note for Adapter Cables:

If the cinch connectors of the adapter you’ll use are labeled, connect the Audio and Video ”In” plugs with the corresponding Audio and Video ”In” jacks on the AVR (and with a VCR connect the ”Out” plugs to the ”Out” jacks on the VCR). Note that with some adapter types it may be just turned around: If no signal is audible/ visible when the VCR is playing connect the “Out” plugs to the ”In” jacks on the AVR and turned around. If the adapter plugs are not labeled in that way, pay attention to the signal flow directions as

Figure 1:

SCART/Cinch-Adapter for

playback;

signal flow:

SCART → Cinch

Figure 2:

SCART/Cinch-Adapter for

record and playback;

signal flow:

SCART ↔ Cinch

Black

Yellow

Red

Figure 3:

Cinch/SCART-Adapter for

playback;

signal flow:

Cinch → SCART

Figure 4:

SCART/S-Video Adapter

for playback;

signal flow:

SCART → Cinch

Figure 5:

SCART/S-Video Adapter

for record and playback;

signal flow:

SCART ↔ Cinch

Figure 6:

SCART/S-Video Adapter

for playback;

signal flow:

Cinch → SCART

Black Yellow Red

Black Red Blue

Yellow Green

White

Black

Yellow

Red

Red Black

S-Video In

Red

Black

S-Video Out

Black Red Blue

Yellow

S-Video In S-Video Out

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

shown in the diagrams above and in the instruction 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 devices must be connected to the AVR, NOT both, normal video and S-Video In/Outputs (except the TV, see item 2).

2. Like most common AV units the AVR does not convert the Video signal to S-Video or vice versa. Thus both connections must be made from the AVR to the TV if both, Video and S-Video sources, are used, and the appropriate input on the TV must be selected.

Important Note for the Use of SCART-Cinch Adapters:

When video sources are connected to the TV directly with a SCART cable, specific control signals apart from Audio/Video signals will be fed to the TV. These specific signals are: With all video sources, the signal for automatic input selection that switches the TV automatically to the appropriate input as soon as the video source is started. And with DVD players, the signals automatically turning the TV to 4:3/16:9 format (with 16:9 TVs or 4:3 TVs with 16:9 capability) and turning the RGB video decoder of the TV on or off, depending on the DVD player´s setting. With any adapter cable, these control signals will be lost and the appropriate setting of the TV must be made manually.

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