Harman kardon AVR 1510, AVR 151, AVR 151/230C User Manual [ru]

AVR 1510, AVR 151, AVR 151/230C

Audio/video receiver

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Owner’s Manual

AVR

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION 3

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES 3

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 3

PLACE THE AVR 3

FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS 4

REAR-PANEL CONNECTORS 6

SYSTEM REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 8

INTRODUCTION TO HOME THEATER 10

TYPICAL HOME THEATER SYSTEM 10

MULTICHANNEL AUDIO 10

SURROUND MODES 10

PLACE YOUR SPEAKERS 10

PLACING THE LEFT, CENTER AND RIGHT SPEAKERS 10

PLACING THE SURROUND SPEAKERS 10

PLACING THE SUBWOOFER 10

TYPES OF HOME THEATER SYSTEM CONNECTIONS 11

SPEAKER CONNECTIONS 11

SUBWOOFER CONNECTIONS 11

SOURCE DEVICE CONNECTIONS 11

VIDEO CONNECTIONS 12

RADIO CONNECTIONS 12

NETWORK CONNECTOR 12

USB PORT 12

MAKING CONNECTIONS 13

CONNECT YOUR SPEAKERS 13

CONNECT YOUR SUBWOOFER 13

CONNECT YOUR TV OR VIDEO DISPLAY 14

CONNECT YOUR AUDIO AND VIDEO SOURCE DEVICES 15

USB AND IOS DEVICES 17

CONNECT TO YOUR HOME NETWORK 17

CONNECT THE RADIO ANTENNAS 17

CONNECT IR EQUIPMENT 17

CONNECT THE TRIGGER OUTPUT 18

CONNECT TO AC POWER 18

SET UP THE REMOTE CONTROL 19

INSTALL THE BATTERIES IN THE REMOTE CONTROL 19

PROGRAM THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR SOURCE
DEVICES AND TV 19

SET UP THE AVR 20

TURN ON THE AVR 20

USING THE ON-SCREEN MENU SYSTEM 20

CONFIGURE THE AVR FOR YOUR SPEAKERS 20

SET UP YOUR SOURCES 22

SET UP THE NETWORK 23

OPERATING YOUR AVR 23

HARMAN REMOTE APP 23

CONTROLLING THE VOLUME 24

MUTING THE SOUND 24

LISTENING THROUGH HEADPHONES 24

SELECTING A SOURCE 24

SELECTING A SURROUND MODE 24

LISTENING TO FM AND AM RADIO 25

LISTENING TO MEDIA ON A USB DEVICE 25

LISTENING TO AN IPOD/IPHONE/IPAD DEVICE 26

LISTENING TO VTUNER (INTERNET RADIO) 26

LISTENING TO MEDIA VIA YOUR HOME NETWORK 26

ADVANCED FUNCTIONS 27

AUDIO PROCESSING AND SURROUND SOUND 27

SYSTEM SETTINGS 29

SLEEP TIMER 29

PROCESSOR RESET 29

TROUBLESHOOTING 30

SPECIFICATIONS 31

APPENDIX 32

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Introduction, Supplied Accessories,

Important Safety Information and Place the AVR

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Introduction

Thank you for choosing this Harman Kardon product!

For more than fifty years, the Harman Kardon mission has been to share a passion for music
and entertainment, using leading-edge technology to achieve premium performance.
Sidney Harman and Bernard Kardon invented the receiver, a single component designed
to simplify home entertainment without compromising performance. Over the years,
Harman Kardon products have become easier to use, while offering more features and
sounding better than ever.

The AVR 1510/AVR 151 5.1-channel digital audio/video receivers (AVRs) continue this
tradition with some of the most advanced audio and video processing capabilities yet,
and a wealth of listening and viewing options.

To obtain the maximum enjoyment from your new AVR, please read this manual and
refer back to it as you become more familiar with its features and their operation.

If you have any questions about this product, its installation or its operation, please
contact your Harman Kardon retailer or custom installer, or visit the Web site at
www.harmankardon.com.

Supplied Accessories

The following accessory items are supplied with your AVR. If any of these items are
missing, please contact your Harman Kardon dealer or Harman Kardon customer service
at www.harmankardon.com.

System remote controlŘ

AM loop antennaŘ

FM wire antennaŘ

Two AAA batteriesŘ

AC power cord (AVR 151 only)Ř

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Verify Line Voltage Before Use

The AVR 1510 has been designed for use with 120-volt alternating current (AC). The
AVR 151 has been designed for use with 220 – 240-volt AC. Connection to a line voltage
other than that for which your receiver 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 selling dealer
before plugging the unit into a wall outlet.

Do Not Use Extension Cords

To avoid safety hazards, use only the power cord supplied with 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 center 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 your AVR 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 warranty.
If water or any metal object such as a paper clip, wire or staple accidentally falls inside
the unit, disconnect it from the AC power source immediately, and consult an authorized
service center.

CATV or Antenna Grounding (AVR 1510)

If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to this product, be certain that it is
grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges.
Section 810 of the United States National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984,
provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting
structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding
conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes and
requirements of the grounding electrode.

NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER: This reminder is provided to call the CATV (cable TV)
system installer’s attention to article 820-40 of the NEC, which provides guidelines for
proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to
the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as possible.

Place the AVR

Place the AVR on a firm and level surface. Be certain that the surface and any Ř

mounting hardware can support the AVR’s weight.

Provide proper space above and below the AVR for ventilation. Recommended Ř

clearance distances are 30cm above the unit, 30cm behind the unit and 30cm on
each side of the unit.

If you install the AVR in a cabinet or other enclosed area, provide cooling air within Ř

the cabinet. Under some circumstances, a fan may be required.

Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on the top of the AVR or place objects directly Ř

over them.

Do not place the AVR directly on a carpeted surface.Ř

Do not place the AVR in moist or humid locations, in extremely hot or cold locations, Ř

in areas near heaters or heat registers, or in direct sunlight.

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Front-Panel Controls

Front-Panel Controls

Tuning Mode Button

(AVR 1510)/ RDS
Button (AVR 151)

Power

Indicator

Power
Button

1510

USB
Port

Channel Volume
Adjust Button

Sensor

IR

Set

Button

Left/Right

ButtonsHeadphone Jack

Front-Panel

Display

Up/Down Buttons/

Tuning Buttons

Volume

Knob

Surround Modes

Select Buttons

Audio Input

Button

Surround Mode

Category Button

Source Select

Buttons

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Front-Panel Controls, continued

Power indicator/Power button: The AVR has three different power modes:

OffŘ (Power indicator glows solid amber): The Off mode minimizes energy consumption

when you’re not using the AVR. When the AVR is off, it will not automatically turn on
or play audio in response to a DLNA DMR stream from a networked device. When
the AVR is off, pressing the Power button turns it on. To turn the AVR off when it is on,
press the Power button for more than three seconds. The Front-Panel Display will
indicate “Your device is switched off” for two seconds, then will switch off.

NOTE: You can use the System Setup menu to set the AVR to automatically enter
the off mode after it has been in the Sleep mode for a certain period of time. See
System Settings, on page 29.

Sleep Ř (Power indicator glows solid amber and front-panel display indicates “Device

sleep”): The Sleep mode powers-down some of the AVR’s circuitry, but allows the
AVR to automatically turn on and play audio in response to a DMR stream from a
networked device. When the AVR is in Sleep, pressing the Power button turns it on.
To put the AVR into Sleep when it is on, press the Power button for less than three
seconds. The front-panel display will indicate “Your device is going to sleep” and
then indicate “Device sleep” while the AVR is in the Sleep mode.

NOTE: The AVR will automatically enter the Sleep mode after 30 minutes of no audio
signal or user control input, unless USB, iPod, Home Network, vTuner or DLNA DMR
is active. In these cases, the AVR will automatically enter the Sleep mode after the
number of hours set in the Auto Power Off system setting. See System Settings,
on page 29.

On Ř (Power indicator glows solid white): When the AVR is on it is fully operational.

Headphone jack: Connect a 1/4" stereo headphone plug to this jack for private

listening.

Tuning Mode button (AVR 1510 only): Press this button to toggle the radio between the
manual (one frequency step at a time) and automatic (seeks frequencies with acceptable
signal strength) FM tuning mode. The button also toggles the radio between stereo and
mono modes when an FM station is tuned in.

RDS button (AVR 151 only): When listening to an FM radio station that broadcasts RDS
information, this button activates the various RDS functions.

USB port: The USB port can be used to play audio files from an Apple iOS
connected to the port, and can also be used to play MP3 and WMA audio files from a USB
device inserted into the port. Insert the connector or device into the USB port oriented so
it fits all the way into the port. You may insert or remove the connector or device at any
time – there is no installation or ejection procedure.

You can also use the USB port to perform firmware upgrades. If an upgrade for the AVR’s
operating system is released in the future, you will be able to download it to the AVR
using this port. Complete instructions will be provided at that time.

IMPORTANT: Do not connect a PC or other USB host/controller to this port, or you
may damage both the AVR and the other device.

Channel Volume Adjust button: Press this button to activate the individual channel

level adjustment. After pressing this button, use the Up/Down buttons/Tuning buttons to
select the channel for adjustment and use the Left/Right buttons to adjust the channel’s
level.

Audio Input button: Press this button to change the audio input connection for the current
source. Use the Left/Right buttons to cycle through the available input connections, and
press the Set button to assign the currently-displayed connection to the source.

IR sensor: This sensor receives infrared (IR) commands from the remote control. Make
sure that the sensor is not blocked.

Set button: Press this button to select the currently highlighted menu item.

Left/Right buttons: Use these buttons to navigate the AVR’s menus.

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Front-panel display: Various messages appear on this two-line display in response to
commands and changes in the incoming signal. In normal operation, the current source
name appears on the upper line, while the active surround mode is displayed on the
lower line. When the on-screen display menu system (OSD) is in use, the current menu
settings appear.

Up/Down buttons/Tuning buttons: Use these buttons to navigate the AVR’s menus.
When the radio is the active source, use these buttons to tune stations according to the
setting of the Tuning Mode button (see above).

Surround Mode Category button: Press this button to select a surround-sound category.
Each press changes the surround-mode category: Auto Select, Virtual Surround, Stereo,
Movie, Music and Game. To change the specific surround-sound mode within the
category, use the Surround Mode Select buttons. See Audio Processing and Surround
Sound, on page 27, for more information about surround modes.

Surround Mode Select buttons: After you have selected the desired surround-mode
category, press these buttons to select a specific mode within the category, such as to
change from Dolby
mode availability depends on the nature of the source input signal, i.e., digital versus
analog, and the number of channels encoded within the signal.

Source Select buttons: Press these buttons to select the active source.

Volume knob: Turn this knob to raise or lower the volume.

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Pro Logic® II Movie mode to DTS® NEO:6 Cinema mode. Surround

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Rear-Panel Connectors

Rear-Panel Connectors

Digital Audio

Connectors

Radio Antenna

Connectors

Analog Audio

Connectors

Network

Connector

Subwoofer

Pre-Out

Connector

HDMI Input
Connectors

IR and Trigger

Connectors

Speaker

Connectors

HDMI Output

Connectors

Analog Video

Connectors

AC Input
Connector
(AVR 151)

Power Cord
(AVR 1510)

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Rear-Panel Connectors, continued

Digital Audio connectors: If your non-HDMI source devices have digital outputs,

connect them to the AVR’s digital audio connectors. NOTE: Make only one type of digital
connection (HDMI, optical or coaxial) from each device. See Connect Your Audio and Video
Source Devices, on page 15, for more information.

Radio Antenna connectors: Connect the supplied AM and FM antennas to their
respective terminals for radio reception.

Analog Audio connectors: The following analog audio connectors are provided:

Analog Audio Input connectors: t Use the AVR’s Analog Audio Input connectors for

source devices that don’t have HDMI or digital audio connectors. See Connect Your
Audio and Video Source Devices, on page 15, for more information.

Network connector: If your home network is wired, use a Cat. 5 or Cat. 5E Ethernet
cable (not supplied) to connect the AVR’s Network connector to your home network to
enjoy Internet radio and content from DLNA-compatible devices that are connected to the
network. See Connect to Your Home Network, on page 17, for more information.

Subwoofer Pre-Out connector: Connect this jack to a powered subwoofer with a line­level input. See Connect Your Subwoofer, on page 13, for more information.

IR and Trigger connector: The following IR and trigger connectors are provided:

IR In connectors:t When the IR sensor on the front panel is blocked (such as when

the AVR is installed inside a cabinet), connect an optional IR receiver to the IR In
jack.

12V Trigger connector: t This connector provides 12V DC whenever the AVR is on. It
can be used to turn on and off other devices such as a powered subwoofer.

HDMI Output connectors: If your TV has an HDMI connector and you are connecting
HDMI source devices to the AVR, use an HDMI cable (not included) to connect it to the
AVR’s HDMI Out connector.

Rear-Panel Connectors

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HDMI

Input connectors: An HDMI connection transmits digital audio and video signals

between devices. If your source devices have HDMI connectors, using them will provide
the best possible video and audio performance quality. Since the HDMI cable carries
both digital video and digital audio signals, you do not have to make any additional audio
connections for devices you connect via the HDMI connection. See Connect Your Audio
and Video Source Devices, on page 15, for more information.

AC Input connector (AVR 151 only): After you have made and verified all other
connections, plug the supplied AC power cord into this receptacle and into an unswitched
wall outlet.

Power cord (AVR 151 only): After you have made and verified all other connections,
plug the power cord into an unswitched wall outlet.

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Notes on using the HDMI Output connector:

When connecting a DVI-equipped display to the HDMI Out connector, use an Ř
HDMI-to-DVI adapter and make a separate audio connection.

Make sure the HDMI-equipped display is HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Ř
Protection)-compliant. If it isn’t, do not connect it via an HDMI connection; use an
analog video connection instead and make a separate audio connection.

Speaker connectors: Use two-conductor speaker wire to connect each set of terminals
to the correct speaker. See Connect Your Speakers, on page 13, for more information.

Analog Video connectors: The following Analog Video connectors are provided:

Composite Video Input connectors: t Use composite video connectors for video

source devices that don’t have HDMI connectors. You will also need to make an
audio connection from the source device to the AVR. See Connect Your Audio and
Video Source Devices, on page 15, for more information.

Composite Video Monitor Out connector: t If your TV or video display does not
have an HDMI connector, or if your TV does have an HDMI connector but you are
connecting some source devices with only composite video connectors, use a
composite video cable (not included) to connect the AVR’s Composite Video Monitor
Out connector to your TV ’s composite video input.

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System Remote Control Functions

Power Off Button

System Remote Control Functions

IR Transmitter

Power On Button

AVR Button

Surround Modes Button

OK Button

Back/Exit Button

Clear Button

Server

Mute Button

Source Selector Buttons

OSD/Menu Button

Up/Down/Left/Right
Buttons

Info/Option Button

Info/Option

Number Buttons

Test Tone Button

Delay Button

Volume Up/Down Buttons

Tone Button

Preset Scan Button

Direct Button

Transport Control Buttons

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TopMenu

Tone

Sleep Button

Channel/Tuner Buttons

Display Dimmer Button

RDS Button

Memory Button

Previous Channel Button

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System Remote Control Functions

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System Remote Control Functions, continued

In addition to controlling the AVR, the AVR remote is capable of controlling eight other
devices, including an iPod/iPhone device connected to the AVR’s front-panel USB port.
During the installation process, you may program the codes for each of your source
components into the remote. (See Program the Remote to Control Your Source Devices
and TV, on page 19, for programming information.) To operate a component, press its
Source Selector button to change the remote’s control mode.

A button’s function depends on which component is being controlled. See Table A13 in
the Appendix for listings of the functions for each type of component. Most of the buttons
on the remote have dedicated functions, although the precise codes transmitted vary
depending on the specific device being controlled. Due to the wide variety of functions for
various source devices, we have included only a few of the most-often used functions on
the remote: number buttons, transport controls, television-channel control, menu access
and power on and off. Buttons dedicated to the AVR – AVR Power On/Off, Surround
Modes, Volume, Mute, Delay and Sleep Settings – are available at any time, even when
the remote is controlling another device.

Power On/Power Off buttons: Press these buttons to turn the AVR on and put it into
Sleep or turn it off. See Power Indicator/Power Button, on page 5, for more information.

IR Transmitter: As buttons are pressed on the remote, infrared codes are emitted
through this lens.

Mute button: Press this button to mute the AVR’s speaker-output connectors and
headphone jack. To restore the sound, press this button or adjust the volume.

Source Selector buttons: Press one of these buttons to select a source device, e.g.,
Disc, Cable/Sat, Radio, etc. This action will also turn on the AVR and switch the remote’s
control mode to operate the selected source device.

The first press of the Radio button switches the AVR to the last-used tuner band (AM Ř
or FM). Each successive press changes the band.

The first press of the USB button switches the AVR to the last-used source (USB or Ř
iPod). Each successive press cycles between the two sources.

The first press of the Network button switches the AVR to the last-used source Ř
(Network or vTuner). Each successive press cycles between the two sources.

AVR button: Press to put the remote into the AVR control mode.

Surround Modes button: Press this button to access the Surround Modes submenu.

Select a surround-mode category: Auto Select, Virtual Surround, Stereo, Movie, Music or
Game. When you select the category, it is highlighted and the surround mode changes.

To change the surround mode for the selected category navigate to the Surround Mode
menu in the AVR’s on-screen display menu, select the desired category, and use the Left/
Right buttons to select one of the available surround modes. See the Advanced Functions
section, on page 27, for more information.

OSD/Menu button: When the remote is controlling the AVR, press this button to display
the AVR’s on-screen display (OSD) menu. This button is also used within the tuner menus
and an iPod connected to the AVR’s front-panel USB port, and is also used to display the
main menu on some source devices.

OK button: This button is used to select items from the menu system. It is also used to
toggle between the Manual and Automatic tuning modes for FM or AM radio. To toggle
between these options, press and hold this button for more than 3 seconds.

Up/Down/Left/Right buttons: These buttons are used to navigate the menu system and
to operate the tuner.

Back/Exit button: Press this button to return to the previous menu or to exit the menu
system.

Info/Option button: Press to display the available option settings for the current
source.

Number buttons: Use these buttons to enter numbers for radio-station frequencies or
to select station presets.

Clear button: Press this button to clear a radio station frequency you have started to
enter.

Test Tone button: Press this button to activate test noise that will circulate through each
speaker, allowing you to adjust the individual speaker levels. Use the Up/Down buttons
to switch the noise to a different speaker and use the Left/Right buttons to change the
volume of the speaker the noise is playing through.

Delay Adjust button: Pressing this button lets you adjust two different types of delay
settings (use the Up/Down buttons to cycle through the settings):

Lip Sync: This setting lets you resynchronize the audio and video signals from a Ř
source to eliminate a “lip sync” problem. Lip-sync issues can occur when the video
portion of a signal undergoes additional processing in either the source device or the
video display. Use the Left/Right buttons to delay the audio by up to 180ms.

Distance: These settings let you set the delay for each speaker to compensate for the Ř
different distances they may be from the listening position. Use the Up/Down buttons
to cycle through each of the system’s speakers, and use the Left/Right buttons to set
the distance each speaker is from the listening position. See Configure the AVR for
Your Speakers, on page 20, for more information.

Sleep button: Press this button to activate the sleep timer, which turns off the receiver
after a programmed period of time. Each press decreases the time by 10 minutes, down
from 90 minutes – ending with the “Sleep Off” message.

Volume Up/Down buttons: Press these buttons to raise or lower the volume.

Channel/Tuner buttons: When radio has been selected, press these buttons to select a

preset radio station. While operating a cable, satellite or HDTV set-top box or a television,
press these buttons to change channels.

Tone button: Pressing this button lets you adjust the Tone settings for the current source.
Use the Left/Right buttons to switch between On and Off, or to adjust the Bass or Treble
from -10dB to +10dB. See Set Up Your Sources, on page 22, for more information.

Display Dimmer button: Press this button to dim the AVR’s front-panel display partially
or fully.

Preset Scan button: When Radio is the selected source, press this button to play each of
your preset radio stations in order for five seconds. Pressing the button again to remain
tuned to the current station.

Direct button: Press this button to directly tune to a radio station by using the Number
buttons to enter its frequency.

Memory button: Press this button to save the current radio or vTuner station as a
preset.

RDS button (AVR 151 only): When listening to an FM radio station that broadcasts RDS
information, this button activates the various RDS functions.

Transport Control buttons: These buttons are used to control source devices.

Previous Channel button: In AVR control mode, this button lets you adjust the output

levels for each speaker individually. Use the Up/Down buttons to cycle through each
speaker, and use the Left/Right buttons to set the level of that speaker. See Configure the
AVR for Your Speakers, on page 20, for more information. When TV is the selected source,
press this button to switch to the previously-tuned channel.

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Introduction to Home Theater and

Place Your Speakers

Introduction to Home Theater

This introductory section will help you to familiarize yourself with some basic concepts
unique to multichannel surround-sound receivers, which will make it easier for you to
set up and operate your AVR.

Typical Home Theater System

A home theater typically includes an audio/video receiver, which controls the system
and supplies amplification for the loudspeakers; a disc player; a source component for
television broadcasts (cable box, satellite dish receiver, HDTV tuner or antenna connected
to the TV); a TV or video display; and multiple loudspeakers.

Multichannel Audio

The main benefit of a home theater system is its ability to produce “surround sound.”
Surround sound uses multiple speakers and amplifier channels to immerse you in the
audio/video presentation for a dramatically increased sense of realism.

Your AVR may have up to five main speakers connected directly to it, plus a subwoofer.
Each main speaker is powered by its own amplifier channel inside the AVR. A system
with more than two speakers is called a multichannel system. The different main speaker
types in a home theater system are:

Front Left and Right: The front left and right speakers are used as in a two-channel
system. In many surround-sound modes, these speakers are secondary, while the main
action, especially dialogue, is reproduced by the center speaker.

Center: When you are watching movies and television programs, the center speaker
reproduces most of the dialogue and other soundtrack information, anchoring it with the
picture. When you are listening to a musical program, the center speaker helps to create
a seamless front soundstage, creating a realistic “you-are-there” listening experience.

Surround Left and Right: The surround left and right speakers produce ambient sounds
that help create a realistic and immersive surround-sound environment. They also help
recreate directional sound effects such as aircraft flyovers.

Many people expect the surround speakers to play as loudly as the front speakers.
Although you will calibrate all of the speakers in your system to sound equally loud at the
listening position, most artists use the surround speakers for ambient effects only, and
they create their programs to steer relatively little sound to these speakers.

Subwoofer: A subwoofer is designed to play only the lowest frequencies (the deep
bass). It augments smaller, limited-range main speakers that are usually used for the
other channels. Many digital-format programs, such as movies recorded in Dolby Digital,
contain a low-frequency effects (LFE) channel that is directed to the subwoofer. The LFE
channel packs the punch of a rumbling train or airplane, or the power of an explosion,
adding realism and excitement to your home theater.

Place Your Speakers

Determine the locations for your system’s speakers according to their manufacturer’s
directions and the layout of your listening room. Use the illustrations below as a guide.

To create the most realistic surround-sound environment possible, you should place
your speakers in a circle with the listening position at its center. You should angle each
speaker so it directly faces the listening position. Use the diagram below as a guide.

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Placing the Left, Center and Right Speakers

Place the center speaker either on top of, below or mounted on the wall above or below
the TV or video display screen. Place the front left and right speakers along the circle,
about 30 degrees from the center speaker and angled toward the listener.

Place the front left, front right and center speakers at the same height, preferably at
about the same height as the listener’s ears. The center speaker should be no more than
2 feet (0.6m) above or below the left/right speakers. If you’re using only two speakers
with your AVR, place them in the front left and right positions.

Placing the Surround Speakers

You should place the left and right surround speakers approximately 110 degrees from
the center speaker, slightly behind and angled toward the listener. Alternatively, place
them behind the listener, with each surround speaker facing the opposite-side front
speaker. You should place the surround speakers 2 feet – 6 feet (0.6m – 1.8m) higher
than the listener’s ears.

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Surround Modes

There are different theories as to the best way to present surround sound and to
distribute each audio channel’s sounds to the surround-sound system’s speakers.
A variety of algorithms have been developed in an effort to recreate the way we hear
sounds in the real world, providing you with a rich variety of options. Several companies
have developed different surround-sound technologies, all of which can be accurately
reproduced by your AVR:

Dolby Laboratories:t Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital

EX.

DTS:t DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS, DTS-ES (Discrete

and Matrix), DTS Neo:6

HARMAN International:t Logic 7

Stereo Modes:t 2CH Stereo and 5CH Stereo.

Appendix Table A8, on page 36, contains detailed explanations of the different surround­sound options available on your AVR. Digital surround-sound modes, such as the Dolby
Digital and DTS modes, are available only on specially encoded programs, such as those
available via HDTV, DVD and Blu-ray Disc media and digital cable or satellite television.
Other surround modes may be used with digital and analog signals to create a different
surround presentation or to use a different number of speakers. Surround-mode
selection depends upon the number of speakers in your system, the program you are
watching or listening to, and your personal tastes.

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NOTE: Your receiver will sound its best when the same model or brand of loudspeaker
is used for all positions.

Placing the Subwoofer

Because a room’s shape and volume can have a dramatic effect on a subwoofer’s
performance, it is best to experiment with placement so that you will find the location
that produces the best results in your particular listening room. With that in mind, these
rules will help you get started:

Placing the subwoofer next to a wall generally will increase the amount of bass in Ř

the room.

Placing the subwoofer in a corner generally will maximize the amount of bass in Ř

the room.

In many rooms, placing the subwoofer along the same plane as the left and right Ř

speakers can produce the best integration between the sound of the subwoofer and
that of the left and right speakers.

In some rooms, the best performance could even result from placing the subwoofer Ř

behind the listening position.

A good way to determine the best location for the subwoofer is by temporarily placing
it in the listening position and playing music with strong bass content. Move around
to various locations in the room while the system is playing (putting your ears where
the subwoofer would be placed), and listen until you find the location where the bass
performance is best. Place the subwoofer in that location.

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Types of Home Theater System Connections

There are different types of audio and video connections used to connect the AVR to your
speakers, your TV or video display, and your source devices. The Consumer Electronics
Association has established the CEA® color-coding standard.

Analog Audio Connection Color

Front Left/Right White/Red

Center Green

Surround Left/Right Blue/Gray

Subwoofer Purple

Digital Audio Connection Color

Coaxial Orange

Optical Input Black

Analog Video Connection Color

Composite Video Yellow

Speaker Connections

Speaker cables carry an amplified signal from the AVR’s speaker terminals to each
loudspeaker. They contain two wire conductors, or leads, that are differentiated in some
way, such as with colors or stripes.

The differentiation helps you maintain proper polarity, without which your system’s low­frequency performance can suffer. Each speaker is connected to the AVR’s speaker­output terminals using two wires, one positive (+) and one negative (–). Always connect
the positive terminal on the speaker, which is usually colored red, to the positive terminal
on the receiver, which is colored as indicated in the Connection Color Guide Table, above.
The negative terminals on the speakers and the AVR are black.

Your AVR uses binding-post speaker terminals for the Front Left/Right speakers that
can accept bare-wire cables or banana plugs in addition to spring-clip terminals for
the Center and Surround speakers that only accept bare-wire cables. For the spring­clip terminals, press the levers to open the connectors, insert the bare wires into the
openings, and release the levers to secure the wires. Bare-wire cables are installed as
shown below:

1. Unscrew Cap 3. Tighten Cap2. Insert Bare Wire

Banana plugs are inserted into the hole in the middle of the terminal cap, as shown
below:

Subwoofer Connections

The subwoofer is a speaker dedicated to reproducing only the low (bass) frequencies,
which require more power. To obtain the best results, most speaker manufacturers offer
powered subwoofers that contain their own amplifiers. Use a single RCA audio cable to
make a line-level (non-amplified) connection from the AVR’s Subwoofer connector to a
corresponding input jack on the subwoofer.

Although the AVR’s purple subwoofer output looks similar to a full-range analog audio
jack, it is filtered so that only the low frequencies pass through it. Don’t connect this
output to any device other than a subwoofer.

Source Device Connections

Audio and video signals originate in source devices (components where a playback
signal originates) such as your Blu-ray Disc or DVD player, CD player, DVR (digital video
recorder) or other recorder, tape deck, game console, cable or satellite television tuner,
an iPod or iPhone (connected to the AVR’s USB port) or an MP3 player. The AVR’s FM/AM
tuner also counts as a source, even though no external connections are needed other
than the FM and AM antennas. Separate connections are required for the audio and
video portions of the source device’s signal, except for digital HDMI connections. The
types of connections you use will depend upon the capabilities of the source device and
of your TV or video display.

Digital Audio Connections – HDMI

There are two types of audio connections – digital and analog. Digital audio signals are
required for listening to sources encoded with digital surround modes, such as Dolby
Digital and DTS, or for uncompressed PCM digital audio. Your AVR has three types of
digital audio connections: HDMI, coaxial and optical. Do not use more than one type of
digital audio connection for each source device. However, it’s okay to make both analog
and digital audio connections to the same source.

Your AVR is equipped with rear-panel HDMI input and output connectors. HDMI technology
enables high-definition digital audio and video information to be carried using a single
cable, delivering the highest quality picture and sound. If your TV or video display device
has an HDMI input connector, make a single HDMI connection from each HDMI-enabled
source device to the AVR. Usually, a separate digital audio connection is not required.

The AVR’s HDMI output connection contains an Audio Return Channel (ARC) that carries
a digital audio signal from your TV or video display back to the AVR. It allows you to listen
to HDMI devices that are connected directly to your TV (such as an Internet connection)
without making an additional connection from the device to the AVR. The ARC signal
is active when the TV source is selected. See System Settings, on page 29, for more
information.

The HDMI connector is shaped for easy plug-in (see illustration, below), and HDMI cable
runs are limited to about 10 feet (3m). If your video display has a DVI input and is
HDCP-compliant, use an HDMI-to-DVI adapter (not included), and make a separate audio
connection.

A. Tighten Cap

Always connect the colored (+) terminal on the AVR to the (+) terminal on the speaker
(usually red), and the black (–) terminal on the AVR to the (–) terminal on the speaker
(usually black).

IMPORTANT: Make sure the ( + ) and ( – ) bare wires do not touch each other or
the other terminal. Touching wires can cause a short circuit that can damage your
receiver or amplifier.

B. Insert Banana Connector into Hole in Cap

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Digital Audio Connections – Coaxial

Coaxial digital audio jacks are usually color-coded in orange. Although they look like
standard RCA-type analog jacks, you should not connect coaxial digital audio outputs to
analog inputs or vice versa.

Digital Audio Connections – Optical

Optical digital audio connectors are normally covered by a shutter to protect them from
dust. The shutter opens as the cable is inserted. Optical input connectors are color-coded
using a black shutter.

Analog Audio Connections

Two-channel analog connections require a stereo audio cable, with one connector for
the left channel (white) and one for the right channel (red). These two connectors are
attached to each other.

Radio Connections

Your AVR uses separate terminals for the included FM and AM antennas. The FM antenna
uses a 75-ohm F-connector.

The AM antenna connector uses spring-clip terminals. After assembling the antenna as
shown below, press the levers to open the connectors, insert the bare wires into the
openings, and release the levers to secure the wires. The antenna wires are not polarized,
so you can insert either wire into either connector.

Network Connector

The AVR’s Network connector allows you to enjoy Internet radio or content from other
DLNA-compatible devices that are connected to the same network. Use a Cat. 5 or
Cat. 5E Ethernet cable to connect the AVR’s RJ-45 connector to your home network.

For source devices that have both digital and analog audio outputs, you may make both
connections.

Video Connections

Many source devices output both audio and video signals (e.g., Blu-ray Disc, DVD
player, cable television box, HDTV tuner, satellite box, VCR, DVR). In addition to an audio
connection as described above, make a video connection for each of these source
devices. Make only one type of video connection for each device.

Digital Video Connections

If you have already connected a source device to one of the AVR’s HDMI input connectors,
you have automatically made a video connection for that device, since the HDMI cable
carries both digital audio and digital video signals.

Analog Video Connections – Composite Video

Composite video is the most commonly available analog video connection. Both the
chrominance (color) and luminance (intensity) components of the video signal are
transmitted using a single cable. The jack is usually color-coded yellow and looks like an
analog audio jack. Do not connect a composite video jack to an analog audio or coaxial
digital audio jack, or vice versa.

USB Port

The AVR can play audio files from an Apple iOS® device connected to the USB port,
and allows you to control the iOS device via the AVR remote control. The AVR can also
play MP3 and WMA audio files from a USB device inserted into the USB port. Insert the
connector or device into the USB port oriented so it fits all the way into the port. You may
insert or remove the connector or device at any time – there is no installation or ejection
procedure.

The USB port on your AVR is also used to perform firmware upgrades. If an upgrade for
the AVR’s operating system is released in the future, you will be able to download it to the
AVR using this port. Complete instructions will be provided at that time.

IMPORTANT: Do not connect a PC or other USB host/controller to the AVR’s USB
port, or you may damage both the AVR and the other device.

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Making Connections

CAUTION: Before making any connections to the audio/video receiver, ensure
that the AVR’s AC cord is unplugged from the AC outlet. Making connections
with the receiver plugged in and turned on could damage the speakers.

Connect Your Speakers

After you have placed your loudspeakers in the room as explained in Place Your Speakers,
on page 10, connect each speaker to its color-coded terminal on the AVR as explained in
Speaker Connections, on page 11. Connect the speakers as shown in the illustration.

Connect Your Subwoofer

Use a single RCA audio cable to connect the AVR’s Subwoofer connector to your subwoofer
as explained in Subwoofer Connections, on page 11. Consult your subwoofer’s user
manual for specific information about making connections to it.

AVR Subwoofer

Connection

Powered

Subwoofer

Single
RCA Audio
Cable
(not supplied)

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Connect Your TV or Video Display

If your TV has an HDMI connector and you have HDMI source devices: Use an HDMI

cable (not included) to connect it to the AVR’s HDMI Out connector. This will provide the
best possible picture quality.

AVR HDMI Out

Connector

TV

HDMI Cable
(not supplied)

Making Connections

If your TV does not have an HDMI connector or if your TV does have an HDMI
connector but you are connecting some source devices with only composite video
connectors: Use a composite video cable (not included) to connect the AVR’s Composite

Monitor Out connector to your TV’s composite video connector.

AVR Composite

Monitor Out Connector

TV

Composite Video Cable

(not supplied)

NOTE: If you use only the composite video connection to your TV, you will not be able to
view the AVR’s on-screen menus.

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Connect Your Audio and Video Source Devices

Source devices are components where a playback signal originates, e.g. a Blu-ray Disc
or DVD player; a cable, satellite or HDTV tuner; etc. Your AVR has several different types of
input connectors for your audio and video source devices: HDMI, composite video, optical
digital audio, coaxial digital audio and analog audio. The connectors are not labeled for
specific types of source devices; they are labeled numerically, so you can connect your
devices according to your individual system’s makeup.

Your AVR’s various source buttons have default assignments to different input connectors
(listed in the “Default Connector(s)” column of the table below). For ease of setup, you
should connect each source device to the connector where the corresponding default
source button is assigned (e.g., connect your Blu-ray Disc player to HDMI 2).

Source Buttons and Assigned Connectors

Source Button Default Connector(s) Assigned Connector(s) Connected Device

Server HDMI 1

Disc HDMI 2

Cable-Sat HDMI 3

STB HDMI 4

Game Composite 2/Analog 2

However, you can connect your source devices as you wish and re-assign any of the

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input connections to any of the Source Buttons listed in the table according to where you
actually connect each of your source devices.

As you connect your various source devices, fill out the “Connected Component” column
in the table – it will make it easier for you to assign the various source buttons after
you have completed making all of the connections. (You will make any changes to the
source-button assignments and fill in the “Assigned Connector(s)” column later in the
setup process.)

Note: You cannot assign connectors to the Network, Radio, TV and USB source buttons.

Audio No/Analog 2

Aux Composite 1/Analog 1

Monitor Output Connector

HDMI Out

Composite Video Monitor Out

Connected Device

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