AVR 230

Harman kardon AVR 230 OWNER’S MANUAL

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AVR 230

AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER

OWNER’S MANUAL

Power for the Digital Revolution.

AVR 230 AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER

3 Introduction 4 Important Safety Information 4 Unpacking 5 Front-Panel Controls

7 Rear-Panel Connections 10 Main Remote Control Functions 13 Installation and Connections 15 System Configuration 15 Speaker Placement 15 System Setup 17 Input Setup 17 Surround Setup 18 Speaker Setup 20 Delay Settings 21 Output Level Adjustment 21 Using EzSet 22 Manual Output Level Adjustment 24 Operation 24 Basic Operation 24 Source Selection 24 6-Channel/8-Channel Direct Input 24 Volume Control 24 Surround Mode Selection 25 Digital Audio Playback 26 Surround Mode Chart 28 Tuner Operation 29 Tape Recording 29 Output Level Trim Adjustment 30 Advanced Features 30 Display Brightness 30 Turn-On Volume Level 30 Semi-OSD Settings 31 Full-OSD Time-Out Adjustment 32 Programming the Remote 32 Programming the Remote 32 Direct Code Entry 32 Auto Search Method 32 Code Readout 32 Macro Programming 33 Programmed Device Functions 34 Volume Punch-Through 34 Channel Control Punch-Through 34 Transport Control Punch-Through 35 Resetting the Remote Memory 36 Function List 38 Setup Code Tables 48 Troubleshooting Guide 48 Processor Reset 49 Technical Specifications 49 Trademark Acknowledgements

2 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-screen or on the front-panel information display

1 – (number in a square) indicates a specific front-panel control ¡ – (number in a circle) indicates a rear-panel connection a – (number in an oval) indicates a button or indicator on the remote

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon®! With the purchase of a Harman Kardon AVR 230 you are about to begin many years of listening enjoyment. Designed to provide all the excitement and detail of movie soundtracks and

every nuance of musical selec-

tions,the AVR 230

is truly a multichannel receiver for

the new millennium. The AVR 230 has been engineered so that it is easy

to take advantage of all the power of its digital technology.However,to obtain the maximum enjoyment from your new receiver, we urge you to read this manual.A few minutes spent learning the functions of the various controls will enable you to take advantage of all the power the AVR 230 is able to deliver.

If you have any questions about this product, its installation or its operation, please contact your retailer or custom installer. They are your best local sources of information.

Description and Features

The AVR 230 is versatile and multifeatured,incorporating a wide range of listening options.In addition to Dolby

* Digital and DTS®decoding for digital sources, a broad choice of Matrix surround-encoded or Stereo surround modes are available for use with sources such as CD,VCR,TV broadcasts and the AVR 230’s own FM/AM tuner. Along with Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic

* II, DTS Neo:6®, Dolby 3 Stereo,and Hall and Theater modes, the AVR 230 offers Harman International’s exclusive Logic 7®process in both

5.1 and 7.1 versions to create a wider, more enveloping field environment and more defined fly-overs and pans. Another 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 230 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, and the EzSet remote measures a system’s sound levels and automatically calibrates them for perfectly balanced sound field presentation.

For the ultimate in flexibility, the AVR 230 features connections for five video devices,all with both composite and S-Video inputs.Two additional audio inputs are available,and six digital inputs make the AVR 230 capable of handling all the latest digital audio sources. For compatibility with the latest HDTV video sources and progressive scan DVD players,the AVR 230 also features two-input, wide-bandwidth, low-crosstalk component video switching.

The front panel offers coax and optical digital inputs for direct connection to digital recorders.Two video recording outputs,preamp-out and a color-coded eight-channel input, with complete digital bass management, make the AVR 230 virtually future-proof,with everything needed to accommodate tomorrow’s new formats right onboard.

The AVR 230’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 230 is the perfect combina

tion of the latest in digital audio technology,a

quiet

yet powerful analog amplifier in an

elegant, easy-to-use

package.

For Canadian model

Modèle pour les Canadien

■A wide range of digital and matrix surround

modes, including Dolby®Digital, Dolby Digital EX

Dolby Pro Logic

II,DTS®,DTS-ES®Discrete and

Matrix and DTS 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

■

™

remote automatically sets

output

levels for optimum performance

■ High-bandwidth, HDTV-compatible component

video switching

■ Discrete front-panel coaxial and optical digital

inputs for easy connection to portable digital devices and video game consoles

■ Extensive bass management options, includ-

ing three separate crossover groupings

■ On-screen menu and display system

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Sur les modèles dont la fiche est polarisee: ATTENTION:Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu’au fond.

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. For models having a power cord with a polarized plug: CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.

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CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: To prevent electric shock,

do not use this (polarized)

plug with an extension cord,

receptacle or other outlet

unless the blades can

be fully inserted to

prevent blade exposure.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated

“dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral

triangle is intended to alert the user to the

presence of important operating and

maintenance (servicing) instructions in the

literature accompanying the appliance.

SAFETY INFORMATION

Important Safety Information

Verify Line Voltage Before Use

Your AVR 230 has been designed for use with 120-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 selling 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 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 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 ser vice center.

CATV or Antenna Grounding

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 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 that 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.

Installation Location

■ To ensure proper operation and to avoid the poten-

tial 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 in 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.

■ Due to the weight of the AVR 230 and the heat

generated by the amplifiers,there is the remote possibility that the rubber padding on the bottom of the unit’s feet may leave marks on certain wood or veneer materials.Use caution when placing the unit on soft woods or other materials that may be damaged by heat or heavy objects.

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.

Important Information for the User

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class-B digital device,pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.The limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.This equipment generates,

uses and can radiate radio-frequency energy

and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,may cause harmful interference to radio communication. However, there is no guarantee that harmful interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interfer-

ence to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

■ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ■ Increase the separation between the equipment

and receiver.

■ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the receiver is connected.

■ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE: Changes or modifications may cause this unit to fail to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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.

it is important that you remove the protective plastic film from the front-panel lens.Leaving the film in place will affect the performance of your remote control.

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FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS

1 Main Power Switch: Press this button to apply power to the AVR 230.When the switch is pressed in, the unit is in a Standby mode,as indicated by the amber LED

2 above the Standby/On Switch 3. This button MUST be pressed in to operate the unit. To turn the unit off and prevent the use of the remote control, this switch should be pressed until it pops out from the front panel and the word “OFF”is seen at the top of the switch.

NOTE: This switch is normally left in the “ON”position. 2 Power Indicator: This LED lights amber when the

unit is in the Standby mode to signal that the AVR is ready to be turned on.When the unit is in operation, the indicator is blue.

3 Standby/On Switch: When the Main Power Switch

is “ON,” press this button to turn on the

AVR 230;press it again to turn the unit off.The

Power

Indicator

turns blue when the unit is on.

4 Headphone Jack: This jack may be used to listen to the AVR 230’s output through a pair of headphones. The speakers will automatically be turned off when the headphone jack is in use.

5 Tone Mode: Pressing this button enables or dis- ables the Bass and Treble tone controls.When the button is pressed so that

TONE IN appears in the

Lower Display Line ¯, the Bass  and Treble Ú controls may be used to adjust the output signals.

When the button is pressed once or twice so that the words

TONE OUT appear in the Lower Display

Line

¯, the output signal will be “flat,”no matter how

the actual

Bass and Treble Controls Ú are

adjusted.

6 Speaker Selector: Press this button to begin the process of configuring the unit to match the type of speakers used in your listening room. (See pages 18–20 for more information on speaker setup and configuration.)

7 Surround Mode Group Selector: Press this but- ton to select the top-level group of surround modes. Each press of the button will select the current or last used mode in each of the surround mode groups (e.g., Dolby,DTS, DTS Neo:6,Logic 7,DSP, Stereo). When the button is pressed so that the name of the surround mode group appears in the on-screen display and in the

Lower Display Line ¯, press the

Surround Mode Selector 8 to cycle through the

individual modes available.For example,press this button to select Dolby modes,and then press the Surround Mode Selector 8 to choose from the various mode options.

1 Main Power Switch 2 Power Indicator 3 Standby/On Switch 4 Headphone Jack 5 Tone Mode 6 Speaker Selector 7 Surround Mode Group Selector 8 Surround Mode Selector 9 Tuning Selector )

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Buttons

! Tuner Band Selector

@ Set Button # Digital Input Selector $ Preset Station Selector % Delay Adjust Selector ^ Input Source Selector & Tuner Mode Selector * Optical 3 Digital Input ( Coaxial 3 Digital Input Ó Video 4 Video Input Jacks Ô Video 4 Audio Input Jacks  Bass Control

Ò Balance Control Ú Treble Control Û Channel Adjust Selector Ù Volume Control ı Input Indicators ˆ Speaker/Channel Input Indicators ˜ Upper Display Line ¯ Lower Display Line ˘ Surround Mode Indicators ¸ Remote Sensor Window

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NOTE: To make it easier to follow the instructions that refer to this illustration,a larger copy may be downloaded from the Product Support section for this product at www.harmankardon.com.

8 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

7 to select a main mode grouping such as Dolby or Logic 7, and then press this button to see the specific mode choices available. For more information on mode selection,see page 26.

9 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 the tuner is in the Manual mode,each tap will increase or decrease the frequency by one increment.When the tuner receives a strong enough signal for adequate reception,

MANUAL TUNED will appear in the

on-screen display and the

Lower Display Line ¯.

When the tuner is the Auto mode, press the button once,and the tuner will scan for a station with acceptable signal strength.When the next station with a strong signal is tuned the scan will stop and the onscreen display and

Lower Display Line ¯ will indi-

cate

AUTO TUNED. When an FM Stereo station

is tuned, the display will read

AUTO ST

TUNED

To switch back and forth between the Auto and Manual tuning modes,press the

Tuner Mode

Selector

) ‹/› Buttons: When configuring the AVR 230’s

settings,use these buttons to select from the available choices

! Tuner Band Selector: Press this button to turn the AVR on and to select the Tuner as the input. Press it again to switch between the AM and FM frequency bands.(See page 28 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 into the AVR230’s memory.

# Digital Input Selector: Press this button to select one of the digital inputs or the analog input for any source.(See pages 25–28 for more information on digital audio.)

$ 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 28 for more information on tuner presets.)

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

^ Input Source Selector: Press this button to change the input by scrolling up or down through the list of

Input Indicators ı.

& Tuner Mode Selector: Press this button to select

Auto or Manual tuning.When the button is pressed so that the

AUTO appears in the Lower Display Line ¯,the tuner will search for the next station with an acceptable signal when the

Tuning Selector 9u

is pressed.When the button is pressed so that MANUAL appears in the Lower Display Line ¯, each press of the

Tuning Selector 9u will increase the frequency.This button may also be used to switch between Stereo and Mono modes for FM radio reception.When weak reception is encountered,press the button so that

MANUAL appears in the Lower Display Line

¯ and on the on-screen display to switch to Mono reception. Press it again to switch back to Stereo mode.(See page 28 for more infor mation on using the tuner.)

* Optical 3 Digital 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.

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

Ó Video 4 Video Input Jacks: These jacks may be used for temporary connection to the composite or S-Video output of video games,camcorders or other portable video products.You may make a connection to either jack at any time,but not to both simultaneously.

Ô Video 4 Audio Input Jacks:These audio jacks may be used for temporary connection to video games or portable audio/video products such as camcorders and portable audio players.

 Bass Control: Turn this control to modify the lowfrequency output of the left/right channels by as much as ±10dB.

Ò 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.

Ú Treble Control:Turn this control to modify the high frequency output of the left/right channels by as much as ±10dB.

Û Channel Adjust Selector: 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 29.)

Ù Volume Control: Turn this knob clockwise to increase the volume,counterclockwise to decrease the volume.If the AVR 230 is muted,adjusting the Volume Control Ù will automatically release the unit from the silenced condition.

ı Input Indicators: The current selected source will appear as one of these indicators.Note that when the unit is turned on, the entire list of available modes will light briefly,and then revert to normal operation with only the active mode indicator illuminated.

ˆ Speaker/Channel Input Indicators: These indi- cators are multipurpose,indicating both the speaker type selected for each channel and the incoming datasignal configuration.The left,center,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 assigned that position. (See page 18 for more information on configuring speakers.) The letters inside each box displays the active input channels.For standard analog inputs,only the L and R will light, indicating a stereo input. For a digital source, the indicators will light to display the channels being received at the digital input.When the letters flash,the digital input has been interrupted. (See page 27 for more information on the Channel Indicators.)

˜ Upper Display Line: Depending on the unit’s sta- tus,a variety of messages will appear here. In normal operation, this line will show current input source and which analog or digital input is in use.When the tuner is the input, this line will identify the station as AM or FM and show the frequency and preset number, if any.

¯ Lower Display Line: Depending on the unit’s sta- tus,a variety of messages will appear here. In normal operation, the current surround mode will show here.

˘ Surround Mode Indicators: The current selected surround mode will appear as one of these indicators. Note that when the unit is turned on, the entire list of available modes will light briefly,and then revert to normal operation with only the active mode indicator illuminated.

¸ 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.

FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS

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REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS 7

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REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS

¡ FM Antenna Jack ™ CD Audio Inputs £ Tape Outputs ¢ Tape Inputs ∞ Remote IR Input

§ Remote IR Output ¶ Preamp Outputs

• Subwoofer Output ª Front Speaker Outputs ‚ Surround Back Speaker Outputs ⁄ Surround Speaker Outputs ¤ Center Speaker Outputs ‹ Video 2 Component Video Inputs

› DVD Component Video Inputs ﬁ Component Video Monitor Outputs ﬂ AC Power Cord ‡ Switched AC Accessory Outlet ° Unswitched AC Accessory Outlet

· Optical Digital Audio Output a Coaxial Digital Audio Output b S-Video Monitor Output c Coaxial Digital Audio Inputs d DVD S-Video Input e Video 1 S-Video Input f Optical Digital Audio Inputs g Video 1 S-Video Output

h Video 2 S-Video Input i Video 2 S-Video Output j 6/8-Channel Direct Inputs k Video 3 S-Video Input

Video Monitor Output DVD Audio/Video Inputs

Video 1 Audio/Video Inputs Video 1 Audio/Video Outputs Video 2 Audio/Video Inputs Video 2 Audio/Video Outputs Video 3 Audio/Video Inputs AM Antenna T erminals

NOTE:To assist in making the correct connections for multichannel input, output and speaker connections, all connection jacks and terminals are color-coded in conformance with the CEA standards as follows:

Front Left: White Front Right: Red

Center: Green Surround Left: Blue Surround Right: Gray Surround Back Left: Brown Surround Back Right: Tan Subwoofer: Purple

Coaxial Digital Audio: Orange Composite Video: Yellow Component Video “Y”: Green Component Video “Pr”: Red Component Video “Pb”: Blue

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

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

Tape Outputs: Connect these jacks to the

RECORD/INPUT

jacks of an audio recorder.

¢ Tape Inputs:

Connect these jacks to the

PLAY/OUT

jacks of an audio recorder.

∞ Remote IR Input: If the AVR 230’s front-panel IR sensor is blocked due to cabinet doors or other obstructions,an external IR sensor may be used. Connect the output of the sensor to this jack.

§ Remote IR Output: This connection permits the IR sensor in the receiver to serve other remote controlled devices.Connect this jack to the “IR IN” jack on Harman Kardon (or other compatible) equipment.

¶ Preamp Outputs: Connect these jacks to an optional, external power amplifier for applications where higher power is desired.

NOTE: To make it easier to follow the instructions that refer to this illustration,a larger copy may be downloaded from the Product Support section for this product at www.harmankardon.com.

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REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS

• 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.

ª Front Speaker Outputs: Connect these outputs to the matching + or – terminals on your left and right speakers.When making speaker connections always make certain to maintain correct polarity by connecting the color-coded (white for front left and red for front right) (+) terminals on the AVR230 to the red (+) terminals on the speakers and the black (–) terminals on the AVR230 to the black (–) ter minals on the speakers.See page 13 for more information on speaker polarity.

‚ Surround Back Speaker Outputs: These speaker terminals are normally used to power the surround back speaker in a 6.1-channel system.

⁄ Surround Speaker Outputs: Connect these out- puts to the matching + and – terminals on your surround channel speakers.In conformance with the CEA color-code specification, the blue terminal is the positive,or “+,” terminal that should be connected to the red (+) terminal on the Surround Left speaker with older color-coding, while the gray terminal should be connected to the red (+) terminal on the Surround Right speaker with the older color-coding. Connect the black (–) terminal on the AVR to the matching black negative (–) terminals for each surround speaker. (See page 13 for more information on speaker polarity.)

¤ Center Speaker Outputs: Connect these outputs to the matching + and – terminals on your center channel speaker. In conformance with the CEA color-code specification, the green terminal is the positive,or “+,” terminal that should be connected to the red (+) terminal on speakers with the older colorcoding.Connect the black (–) terminal on the AVR to the black (–) terminal on your speaker. (See page 13 for more information on speaker polarity.)

‹ Video 2 Component Video Inputs:Connect the Y/Pr/Pb component video outputs of an HDTV set-top converter, satellite receiver or other video source device with component video outputs to these jacks.

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

ﬁ Component Video Monitor Outputs: Connect these outputs to the component video inputs of a video projector or monitor. When a source connected to one of the

Component Video Inputs ‹› is

selected, the signal will be sent to these jacks. ﬂ AC Power Cord: Connect the AC power cord to a

non-switched AC wall outlet. ‡ Switched AC Accessory Outlet:These outlets

may be used to power any device you wish to have turned on when the AVR230 is turned on.

° 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 230 is on or off.

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

· Optical Digital Audio Output: Connect this jack to the optical digital input connector on a CD-R/RW, MiniDisc or other digital recorder.

a Coaxial Digital Audio Output: Connect this jack to the coaxial digital input of a CD-R/RW, MiniDisc or other digital recorder.

b S-Video Monitor Output: If any of the input sources used in your system have S-Video connections to the AVR,connect this jack to the S-Video input on your television, projector or other video display.

c Coaxial Digital Audio Inputs: Connect the coax digital output from a DVD player, HDTV receiver,

player

or CD player to these jacks.The signal may be 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.

d DVD S-Video Input: Connect the S-Video output of a DVD player or other video source to this jack.

e Video 1 S-Video Input:If the product connected to the

Video 1 Audio Inputs has S-Video capability, connect this jack to the PLAY/OUT S-Video jack on that unit and then make certain that the

S-Video

Monitor Output

b is connected as described above.

f Optical Digital Audio Inputs: Connect the optical

digital output from a DVD player, HDTV receiver, LD player or CD

player to these jacks.The signal may be a Dolby Digital signal, a DTS signal or a standard PCM digital source.

g Video 1 S-Video Output: If the product connected to the

Video 1 Audio/Video Outputs has S-Video capability, connect this jack to the REC/IN S-Video jack on that unit.

h Video 2 S-Video Input:If the product connected to the

Video 2 Audio/Video Inputs has S-Video capability,connect this jack to the PLAY/OUT S-Video jack on that unit and then make certain that the S-Video Monitor Output b is connected as described above.

i Video 2 S-Video Output:If the product con- nected to the

Video 2 Audio/Video Outputs

has S-Video capability,connect this jack to the REC/IN S-Video jack on that unit.

j 6/8-Channel Direct Inputs: These jacks are used for connection to source devices such as DVDAudio or SACD players with discrete analog outputs. Depending on the source device in use,all eight jacks may be used, though in many cases only connections to the front left/right, center, surround left/right and LFE (subwoofer input) jacks will be used for standard

5.1 audio signals. k Video 3 S-Video Input:Ifthe product connected

to the

Video 3 Audio/Video Inputs has S-Video capability,connect this jack to the PLAY/OUT S-Video jack on that unit and then make certain that the S-Video Monitor Output b is connected as described above.

Video Monitor Output: Connect this jack to the composite video input of a TV monitor or video projector to view the on-screen menus and the output of a standard video source.

DVD Audio/Video Inputs: Connect the composite video and L/R analog audio outputs of a DVD player or other video source to these jacks.

Video 1 Audio/Video Inputs: Connect the composite or Video and L/R analog audio PLAY/OUT jacks of a VCR or other video source to these jacks.

Video 1 Audio/Video Outputs: Connect the composite or Video and L/R analog audio REC/IN jacks of a VCR or other video recording device such as a DVD recorder or PVR to these jacks.

Video 2 Audio/Video Inputs: Connect the composite or Video and L/Ranalog audio PLAY/OUT jacks of a VCR or other video source to these jacks.

REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS

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REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS 9

REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONSREAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS

Video 2 Audio/Video Outputs: Connect the composite or Video and L/Ranalog audio REC/IN jacks of a VCR or other video recording device such as a DVD recorder or PVR to these jacks.

Video 3 Audio/Video Inputs: Connect the composite or Video and L/R analog audio PLAY/OUT jacks of a VCR or other video source to these jacks.

AMAntenna Terminals: Connect theAMloop antenna supplied with the receiver totheseterminals .If an externalAMantennaisused,make connections to the

AM and GND terminals in accordance with the

instructions supplied with the antenna. Note on video connections: When connecting a

video source product such as a VCR,DVD player, satellite receiver, cable set-top box, personal video recorder or video game to the AVR230, you may use either a composite or S-Video connection, but not both.

MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS

10 MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS

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a Power Off Button b IR Transmitter Window c Program/SPL Indicator d Power On Button e Input Selectors f AVR Selector g AM/FM Tuner Select h Dim Button i Test Button j Sleep Button k DSP Surround Mode Selector l Night Mode m Channel Select Button n

⁄/¤

Buttons

‹/›

Buttons

p Set Button q Digital Select r Numeric Keys s Tuner Mode t Direct Button u Tuning Up/Down v OSD Button w Dolby Mode Selector x DTS Digital Mode Selector y Logic 7 Mode Select Button z Skip Up/Down Buttons ` Transport Controls

Stereo Mode Select Button

DTS Neo:6 Mode Select

Macro Buttons

Disc Skip Button

Preset Up/Down

Clear Button

Memory Button

Delay/Prev.Ch.

Speaker Select

Spare Button

Volume Up/Down

TV/Video Selector

SPL Selector

6-Channel/8-Channel Direct Input

Mute

EzSet Sensor Microphone

NOTE:

• The function names shown here are each button’s feature when used with the AVR230. Most buttons have additional functions when used with other devices.See pages 36–37 for a list of these functions.

• To make it easier to follow the instructions that refer to this illustration, a larger copy may be downloaded from the Product Support section for this product at www.harmankardon.com.

POWER

MUTE

AVR

DVD

AM/FM

TAPE

VID 2

VCR

CBL/SAT

6/8 CH SPL

VID 1

VID 3 VID 4

OFF

SLEEP

T/V

SURR.

CH.

VOL.

SET

-M

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IRECT

TS SU

TS N

STEREO

IC 7

SKIP

DOWN

PRESET

CLEA

TEST

NIGHT

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DIM

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MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 11MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 11

IMPORTANT NOTE:The AVR 230’s remote may be programmed to control up to eight devices,including the AVR 230.Before using the remote, it is important to remember to press the Input Selector Button e that corresponds to the unit you wish to operate. In addition, the AVR 230’s remote is shipped from the factory to operate the AVR 230and 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 32–33 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 Device Control Selectors.The descriptions shown here primarily detail the functions of the remote when it is used to operate the AVR 230.(See page 33 for information about alternate functions for the remote’s buttons.)

a Power Off Button: Press this button to place the AVR 230 or a selected device in the Standby mode. Note that this will turn off the main room functions,but if the Multiroom system is activated, it will continue to function.

b IR Transmitter Window:Point this window towards the AVR 230 when pressing buttons on the remote to make certain that infrared commands are properly received.

c Program/SPL Indicator: This three-color indica- tor is used to guide you through the process of programming the remote and it is also used as a level indicator when using the remote’s EzSet capabilities. (See page 21 for more information on setting output levels,and see page 32 for information on programming the remote.)

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

Input Selectors e. e Input Selectors: Pressing one of these buttons

will perform three actions at the same time.First,if the AVR 230 is not tur ned on, this will power up the unit. Next, it will select the source shown on the button as the input to the AVR230. 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 f again to operate the

AVR 230’s functions with the remote.

f AVR Selector:Pressing this button will switch the remote so that it will operate the AVR230’s functions.If the AVR230 is in the Standby mode, it will also turn the AVR 230 on.

g AM/FM T uner Select:Press this button to select the AVR230’s tuner as the listening choice. Pressing this button when the tuner is already in use will select between the AM and FM bands.

h 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 Lower

Display Line

¯.Press the button again within five

seconds to reduce the brightness by 50%, as indicated by

DIMMER HALF showing in the Lower

Display Line

¯.Press the button again within five

seconds and the main display will go completely dark. Note that this setting is temporary,in that regardless of any changes,the display will always retur n to full brightness when the AVR is turned on.In addition, the

Power

Indicator

2 will always remain at full brightness regardless of the setting.This is to remind you that the AVR is still turned on.

i Test Button: Press this button to begin the sequence used to calibrate the AVR 230’s output levels. (See page 21 for more information on calibrating the AVR 230.)

j Sleep Button: Press this button to place the unit in the Sleep mode.After the time shown in the display, the AVR 230 will automatically go into the Standby mode.Each press of the button changes the time until turn-off in the following order:

This button is also used to change channels on your TV when the TV is selected.

When the AVR 230 remote is being programmed with the codes to operate another device,this button is also used in the “Auto Search” process.(See page 32 for more information on programming the remote.)

k DSP Surround Mode Selector: Press this but- ton to cycle through the DSP,VMAx and Stereo surround modes such as Hall,Theater,VMAx Near and Far, and Surround Off.This button is also used to tune channels when the TV is selected using the device Input Selector e.When the AVR 230 remote is being programmed with the codes of another device, this button is also used in the “Auto Search” process. (See page 32 for more information on programming the remote.)

l Night Mode: Press this button to activate the Night mode.This mode is available in specially encoded digital sources,and it preserves dialogue (center channel) intelligibility at low volume levels.

m Channel Select Button: This button is used to start the process of setting the AVR 230’s output levels to an external source.Once this button is pressed, use the

⁄/¤

Buttons n

to select the channel being adjusted,

then press the Set Button p, followed by the

⁄/¤

Buttons

n again, to change the level setting.(See

page 29 for more information.)

⁄/¤

Buttons:These multipurpose buttons are used to change or scroll through items in the onscreen menus,make configuration settings such as digital inputs or delay timing,or to select surround modes.When changing a setting, first press the button for the function or setting to be changed (e.g., press the

DSP Surround Mode Selector k to select a

sound field mode or the

Digital Select Button q

to change a digital input) and then press one of these buttons to scroll through the list of options or to increase or decrease a setting.The sections in this manual describing the individual features and functions contain specific information on using these buttons for each application.

‹/›

Buttons:These buttons are used to change the menu selection or setting during some of the setup procedures for the AVR230.

p Set Button:This button is used to enter settings into the AVR 230’s memory.It is also used in the setup procedures for delay time,speaker configuration and channel output level adjustment.

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

*(cf to a source. (See

page 25 for more information on using digital inputs.) r Numeric Keys: These buttons serve as a 10-

button numeric keypad to enter tuner preset positions. They are also used to select channel numbers when TV, Cable or SAT 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.

s 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 that MANUAL appears in the Lower Display Line ¯, pressing the

Tuning Buttons u9 will move the frequency up or down in single-step increments. When the FM band is in use,pressing this button when a station’s signal is weak will change to monaural reception. (See page 28 for more information.)

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MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS

t 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 r to select a sta-

tion. (See page 28 for more information on the tuner.) u Tuning Up/Down: When the tuner is in use,these

buttons will tune up or down through the selected frequency band. If the

Tuner Mode Button s& has

been pressed so that

AUTO appears in the on-

screen display and

Lower Display Line ¯, pressing

and holding either of the buttons for three seconds will cause the tuner to seek the next station with acceptable signal strength for quality reception.When

MANUAL

appears in the Lower Display Line ¯, pressing these buttons will tune stations in single-step increments.(See page 28 for more information.)

v OSD Button: Press this button to activate the On-Screen Display (OSD) system used to set up or adjust the AVR 230’s parameters.

w Dolby Mode Selector: This button is used to select from among the available Dolby Surround processing modes.Each press of this button will select one of the Dolby Pro Logic II modes or Dolby 3 Stereo.When a Dolby Digital-encoded source is in use, the Dolby Digital mode may also be selected. (See page 26 for the available Dolby surround mode options.)

x DTS Digital Mode Selector: When a DTS- encoded digital source is selected, each press of this button will scroll through the available DTS modes.The specific choice of modes will vary according to whether or not the source material contains DTS-ES 6.1 Discrete encoding.When a DTS source is not in use, this button has no function. (See page 26 for the available DTS Digital options.)

y Logic 7 Mode Select Button: Press this button to select from among the available Logic 7 surround modes.(See page 26 for the available Logic 7 options.)

z Skip Up/Down Buttons: These buttons do not have a direct function with the AVR 230,but when used with a compatibly programmed CD or DVD changer they will change to the previous disc in the changer or carousel.

` Transport Controls: These buttons do not have any functions for the AVR230, 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 36 for more information.)

Stereo Mode Select Button: When the button

is pressed so that

DSP SURR OFF appears in

the

Lower Display Line ¯, 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 Lower

Display Line

¯, you may enjoy a two-channel presentation of the sound along with the benefits of bass management. Depending on whether your system is configured for 5.1 or 6.1/7.1 channels,the next press of the button will cause either

5CHSTEREO or

7CHSTEREO to appear, and the stereo signal

will be routed to all five (or seven) speakers.(See page 26 for more information on stereo playback modes.)

DTS Neo:6 Mode Select: Press this button to select a DTS Neo:6 mode.These modes take a twochannel stereo- or matrix surround-encoded source and create a full five-, six- or seven-channel sound field. (See page 26 for the DTS Neo:6 options.)

Macro Buttons: Press these buttons to store or recall a “Macro”, which is a preprogrammed sequence of commands stored in the remote.(See page 32 for more information on storing and recalling macros.)

Disc Skip Button:This button has no direct function for the AVR 230 but is most often used to change to the next disc in a CD or DVD player when the remote is programmed for that type of device. (See page 36 for more information on using the remote with products other than the AVR 230.)

Preset Up/Down: When the tuner is in use, press these buttons to scroll through the stations programmed into the AVR 230’s memory.When some source devices,such as CD players,VCRs and cassette decks,are selected using the device

Input

Selectors

e, these buttons may function as

Chapter Step or Track Advance.

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 230’s preset memory.First, tune the desired station, and then press this button. Two underline indicators will flash at the right side of the

Upper Display Line ˜, and within five seconds

press the

Numeric Keys r for the preset number between 01 and 30 that you wish to assign to the station. (See page 28 for more information.)

Delay/Prev Ch.: Press this button to begin the process for setting the delay times used by the AVR 230 when processing surround sound.After pressing this button, the delay times are entered by pressing the

Set Button p and then using the

⁄/¤

Buttons n to change the setting. Press the

Set Button p again to complete the process.

(See page 20 for more information.)

Speaker Select: Press this button to begin the process of configuring the AVR 230’s bass management system for use with the type of speakers used in your system. Once the button has been pressed, use the

⁄/¤

Buttons n to select the

channel you wish to set up.Press the

Set Button

p and then select another channel to configure. When all adjustments have been completed, press the

Set Button p twice to exit the settings and return to normal operation. (See page 18 for more information.)

Spare Button:This button has no direct function

for the AVR 230.

Volume Up/Down: Press these buttons to raise

or lower the system volume.

TV/Video Selector:This button does not have a direct function on the AVR 230,but when used with a compatible VCR,DVD or satellite receiver,pressing this button will switch between the output of the device and the external video input.

SPL Selector:This button activates the AVR 230’s EzSet function to quickly and accurately calibrate the AVR230’s output levels. Press and hold the button for three seconds and then release it. Press the “

5” or “7” Numeric Key r to indicate whether you are using a 5.1-channel or a 6.1/7.1-channel speaker system with the AVR 230.The test tone will begin circulating,and the

Program/SPL Indicator

c will change colors.During this sequence, EzSet will automatically adjust the output levels for all channels until they are equal, as shown by the

Program/

SPL Indicator

c lighting green for each channel. Press this button again when the adjustment is complete to turn off the test tone.(See page 21 for more information on EzSet.)

6-Channel/8-Channel Direct Input: Press this button to select the device connected to the 6/8-Channel Direct Inputs j.

(See page 24 for

more information.)

Mute: Press this button to momentarily silence the AVR 230 or TV set being controlled, depending on which device has been selected.When the AVR 230 remote is being programmed to operate another device, this button is pressed with the

Input Selector Button

e to begin the programming process.(See page 32 for more information on programming the remote.)

EzSet Sensor Microphone: The sensor microphone for the EzSet microphone is behind these slots. When using the remote to calibrate speaker output levels using EzSet, be sure that you do not hold the remote in a way that covers these slots.(See page 21 for more information on using EzSet.)

INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 13

INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS

System Installation

After unpacking the unit, locating it in a place with adequate ventilation 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.

IMPORTANT NOTE:For your personal safety and to avoid possible damage to your equipment and speakers, it is always a good practice to turn off and unplug the AVR and ALL source equipment from the AC output before making any audio or video system connections.

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.

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

CD Audio Inputs ™. NOTE: When the CD player has both fixed and vari-

able 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 it 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

¢. Connect the analog Record/In jacks

on the recorder to the

Tape Output Jacks £ on

the AVR 230.

3. Connect the output of any digital sources such as a CD or DVD changer or player, advanced video game,a digital satellite receiver,HDTV tuner or digital cable set-top box or the output of a compatible computer sound card to the

Optical and Coaxial

Digital Audio Inputs

f*(.

4.Connect the coaxial or optical

Digital Audio Outputs

·a on the rear panel of the AVR230 to the matching digital input connections on a CD-R or MiniDisc recorder.

5.Assemble the AM Loop Antenna supplied with the unit so that the tabs at the bottom of the antenna loop snap into the holes in the base.Connect it to the

Antenna Terminals

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 TV system.If the antenna or connection uses 300-ohm twin-lead cable,you must use the 300-ohm-to-75-ohm adapter supplied with the unit to make the connection.

7. Connect the front, center, surround and surround back speaker outputs

ª‚⁄¤ to the respective

speakers. To ensure 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

multistrand

copper with a gauge of 14 or smaller.

Remember that in specifying cable,the lower the number,the thicker the cable.

Cable with a gauge of 16 may be used for short runs of less than 10 feet.We do not recommend that you use cables with an AWG equivalent of 18 or higher, 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 electrician who is familiar with the NEC and/or the applicable local building codes in your area.

When connecting wires to the speakers,be certain to observe proper polarity.Note that the positive (+) terminal of each speaker connection may carry a specific color code,as noted on page 7.However,many speakers still use a red terminal for the positive (+) connection. Connect the “negative” or “black” wire to the same terminal on both the receiver and the speaker.

NOTE: While most speaker manufacturers adhere to an industry convention of using black terminals for negative and red ones for positive,some may vary from this configuration.To ensure 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 230.

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

Subwoofer

Output

• 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.

9. If an external multichannel audio source with 5.1 outputs such as an external digital processor/decoder, DVD-Audio or SACD player is used, connect the outputs of that device to the

6/8-Channel Direct

Inputs

External Amplifier Connections

The AVR 230’s internal-power amplifier is a traditional Harman Kardon high-current/ultrawide bandwidth design.As such,it is more than suitable for most loudspeakers.However,in some circumstances you may wish to use an optional, external power amplifier for added power. This is easily done by connecting the Preamp Output Jacks ¶ on the AVR 230 to the input jacks on the amplifier for the channels to be used.The speakers to be used with the external amplifier are then connected to the appropriate output terminals on the power amplifier, not those on the AVR.

Since the AVR 230 is designed with a full seven-channel audio path for use with modes such as Dolby Digital EX and Logic 7/7.1, you may also wish to use an optional, external amplifier to include both back surround channels in your system.This is done by connecting the

SBL and SBR Preamp Out Jacks ¶ on the AVR to the input jacks on the power amplifier.As is the case with the use of any external amplifier, the speakers are then connected to the appropriate output terminals on the external amplifier.

When an external amplifier is used for the Surround Back channels,no special adjustments are needed to the AVR,other than to make certain that the Surround Back speakers are properly configured to “Large”or “Small,” as shown in the Speaker Setup section on page 18 of this manual.This is necessary to tell the AVR’s digital processing system that 6.1/7.1 modes should be activated, as opposed to the default setting of 5.1 modes.

We also recommend that when an external amplifier is used for the Surround Back channels you use a stereo amplifier to feed both channels,although a single, mono amplifier may be used for one channel (e.g., SBL), while the AVR’s internal amplifier feeds the other channel (e.g., SBR).The use of a stereo amplifier ensures that the two back channels will be fed with equal power.

14 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS

INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS

Video Equipment Connections

Video equipment is connected in the same manner as audio components.Again, the use of high-quality interconnect cables is recommended to preserve signal quality.

1. Connect a VCR’s, personal video recorder’s or other video source’s audio and video Play/Out jacks to the

Video 1/Video 2 Audio/Video and/or S-Video Input Jacks

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

Video 1/Video 2 Audio/Video and/or S-

Video Output Jacks

gi on the AVR230.

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

Video 3 Audio/Video

and S-Video Input Jacks

k .

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

DVD Audio/Video

and S-Video Inputs

d .

4. Connect the digital audio outputs of a DVD player, satellite receiver, cable box or HDTV converter to the appropriate

Optical or Coaxial Digital Inputs

cf*(.

5. Connect the

Video and/or S-Video Monitor

Output

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

6. If your DVD player and monitor both have component video connections,connect the component outputs of the DVD player to the

DVD Component

Video Inputs

›. Even when component video connections are used, the audio connections should still be made to either the analog

DVD Audio Inputs or any of the Optical or Coaxial Digital Input Jacks

cf*(.

7. If another device with component video outputs is available,connect it to the

Video 2 Component

Video Inputs

‹.The audio connections for this

device should be made to either the

Video 2 Audio

Inputs

or any of the Optical or Coaxial Digital

Input Jacks

cf*(

8. If the component video inputs are used, connect the

Component Video Monitor Outputs ﬁ to the component video inputs of your TV,projector or display device.

9. If you have a camcorder, video game or other audio/video device that is connected to the AVR on a temporary rather than permanent basis,connect the audio,video and digital audio outputs of that device to the

Front-Panel Inputs *(ÓÔ.A device connected here is selected as the Video 4 input,and the digital inputs must be assigned to the Video 4 input. (See page 17 for more information on input configuration.)

Video Connection Notes:

• When the component video jacks are used, the on-

screen menus are not visible and you must switch to the standard composite or S-Video input on your TV to view them.

• The AVR 230 will accept either standard composite,

S-Video or Y/Pr/Pb component video signals. However, it will not convert composite or S signals to component video.

• When connecting a video source to the AVR 230,

you may use either composite,component or S-Video,but only one type of video may be connected for each device.

• When more than one video for mat is used, it is

necessary to make a separate connection from the AVR to your video display for each format.For example,if both composite and component sources are connected to the AVR 230,both the composite and component video monitor outputs

ﬁ must be connected to the appropriate inputs on your video display.

System and Power Connections

The AVR 230 is designed for flexible use with multiroom systems,external control components and power amplifiers.

Remote Control Extension

If the receiver is placed behind a solid or smoked glass cabinet door, the obstruction may prevent the remote sensor from receiving commands.In this event, an optional remote sensor may be used. Connect the output of the remote sensor to the Remote IR Input ∞ jack.

If other components are also prevented from receiving remote commands,only one sensor is needed.Simply use this unit’s sensor or a remote eye by running a connection from the

Remote IR Output § jack to the Remote IR Input jack on Harman Kardon or other compatible equipment.

AC Power Connections

This unit is equipped with two accessory AC outlets. They may be used to power accessory devices,but they should not be used with high-current-draw equipment such as power amplifiers.The total power draw to each outlet may not exceed 100 watts.

The

Switched AC Accessory Outlet ‡ will receive power only when the unit is on.This is recommended for devices that have no power switch or a mechanical power switch that may be left in the “ON”position.

NOTE: Many audio and video products go into a Standby mode when they are used with switched outlets,and cannot be fully turned on using the outlet alone without a remote control command.

The

Unswitched AC Accessory Outlet ° will receive power as long as the unit is plugged into a powered AC outlet.

Once the

AC Power Cord ﬂ is connected, you are almost ready to enjoy the AVR 230’s incredible power and fidelity!

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 15

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

When all audio,video and system connections have been made,there are a few configuration adjustments that must be made.A few minutes spent to correctly configure and calibrate the unit will greatly add to your listening experience.

Speaker Selection and Placement

The placement of speakers in a multichannel home theater system can have a noticeable impact on the quality of sound reproduced.

No matter which type or brand of speakers is used, the same model or brand of speaker should be used for the left front, center and right front speakers.This creates a seamless front soundstage and eliminates the possibility of distracting sonic disturbances that occur when a sound moves across mismatched front-channel speakers.

Speaker Placement

Depending on the type of center channel speaker

in use and your viewing device,place the center speaker either directly above or below your TV,or in the center behind a perforated front projection screen.

Once the center channel speaker is installed, position the front left and front right speakers so that they are as far away from one another as the center channel speaker is from the preferred listening position. Ideally, the front channel speakers should be placed so that their tweeters are no more than 24" above or below the tweeter in the center channel speaker.

Depending on the specifics of your room acoustics and the type of speakers in use,you may find that imaging is improved by moving the left front and right front speakers slightly forward of the center channel speaker. If possible,adjust all front loudspeakers so that they are aimed at ear height when you are seated in the listening position.

Using these guidelines,you’ll find that it takes some experimentation to find the correct location for the front speakers in your particular installation. Don’t be afraid to move things around until the system sounds correct. Optimize your speakers so that audio transitions across the front of the room sound smooth, and sounds from all speakers appear to arrive at the listening position at the same time (without delay from the center speaker compared to the left and right speakers).

When the AVR 230 is used in 5.1-channel operation, the preferred location for surround speakers is on the side walls of the room, at or slightly behind the listening position. In a 6.1-channel system, both side surround speakers and a back surround speaker are required.The center of the speaker should face into the room.The speakers should be located so that

A) Front-channel speaker installation with direct-view TV sets or rear-screen projectors

B) Rear-wall speaker mounting using the positions marked “7.1”is an alternate location for 5.1 systems, and it should also be used for full 7.1 systems when an optional, external power amplifier is used to power the rear speakers.When the AVR’s internal amplifier only is used for a 6.1 speaker configuration, the position marked “6.1”should be used.

the bottom of the cabinet is at least two feet higher than the listeners’ ears when the listeners are seated in the desired area.

Rear surround speaker mounting locations will vary according to the requirements of your specific system. If you are using the AVR 230’s internal amplifiers only, the rear surround speaker should be mounted as close as possible to the center of the rear wall for a “6.1” system. If an optional,external power amplifier is available so that both the Surround Back Left and Surround Back Right channels are in use,place the speakers on the rear wall, as shown in the diagram below left.The rear wall location may also be used in place of side-wall mounting in 5.1 systems when it is not practical to place the main surround speakers at the sides of the room.

As with the side speakers,rear surround speakers should be located so that the bottom of the cabinet is at least two feet higher than the listeners’ ears. The speakers should be no more than six feet behind the rear of the seating area.

If dipole-type speakers are used on either the side or rear walls of the room, please note that if there are arrows on the speakers they should face the front of the room for the side speakers,or toward the center of the wall for the rear speakers.

Subwoofers produce nondirectional sound, so they may be placed almost anywhere in a room.Actual placement should be based on room size and shape and the type of subwoofer used. One method of finding the optimal location for a subwoofer is to begin by placing it in the front of the room, about six inches from a wall, or near the front corner of the room. Another method is to temporarily place the subwoofer at your normal listening position, and then walk around the room until you find a spot where the subwoofer sounds best. Place the subwoofer in that spot. You should also follow the instructions of the subwoofer’s manufacturer, or you may wish to experiment with the best location for a subwoofer in your listening room.

System Setup

Once the speakers have been placed in the room and connected, the remaining steps in the setup process are to program the AVR230’s bass management system for the type of speakers used in your system, calibrate the output levels,and set the delay times used by the surround sound processor.

You are now ready to power up the AVR 230 to begin these final adjustments.

1. Make certain that the AC power cord

ﬂ is firmly inserted into an unswitched AC outlet.To maintain the unit’s safety rating,DO NOT substitute the power cord for one with lower current capacity.

TV or Projection Screen

Left Front

Speaker

speakers are used

when rear-mounted

No more than 6 feet

7.1 7.16.1

Center Front

Speaker

Rear-Wall Mounting

Right Front

Speaker

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2. Press the Main Power Switch 1 in until it latches and the word “OFF”on the top of the switch disappears inside the front panel. Note that the

Power Indicator 2 will turn amber,

indicating that the unit is in the Standby mode.

3. Remove the protective plastic film from the frontpanel lens.If left in place, the film will affect the performance of your remote control.

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

5.Turn the AVR 230 on either by pressing the Standby/On Switch 2 on the front panel, or via the remote by pressing the

Power On Button d, the AVR Selector f or any of the Input Selectors

eg on the remote.When the unit is turned on, the entire list of options will briefly light for both the

Input Indicators ı and the

Surround Mode Indicators ˘. After a few

seconds,the majority of those indicators will go dark, leaving only the indications for the active surround mode and input illuminated.The Display Lines ˜¯ will display the unit’s status,the

Power Indicator 2 will turn blue, and

the accent light inside the

Volume Control Ù

will also light up to remind you that the unit is turned on.

Using the On-Screen Display

When making the following adjustments,you may find it easier to use the AVR230’s on-screen display system.These easy-to-read displays give you a clear picture of the current status of the unit and make it easy to see which speaker, delay,input or digital selection you are making.

To view the on-screen menus,make certain that you have made a connection from the

Video or S-Video

Monitor Out Jack

b on the rear panel to the composite or S-Video input of your TV or projector. In order to view the AVR230’s displays, the correct video source must be selected on the video display. The on-screen menus are not available when a component video display is in use.

IMPORTANT NOTE:When viewing the on-screen menus using a CRT-based projector, plasma display or any direct-view CRT monitor or television,it is important that they not be left on the screen for an extended period of time.The constant display of a static image such as these menus or video game images may cause the image to be permanently “burned into”the projection tubes,plasma screen or CRT.This type of damage is not covered by the AVR 230 warranty and may not be covered by the projector/TV set’s warranty.

The AVR 230 has two on-screen display modes, “Semi-OSD” and “Full-OSD.”When making configuration adjustments,it is recommended that the Full-OSD mode be used.This will place an option listing on the screen, making it easier to view the available options.

Making Configuration Adjustments

The full-OSD system is available by pressing the OSD Button v. When this button is pressed,the

MASTER MENU (Figure 1) will appear,and adjustments are made from the individual menus.

Figure 1

The semi-OSD system is also available,allowing you to make adjustments directly,by pressing the appropriate buttons on the front panel or remote control for the specific parameter to be adjusted. For example, to change the digital input for any of the sources,press the

Digital Select Button q and then press the

⁄/¤

Buttons n to scroll through the list of options as they appear in the on-screen display or the Lower Display Line ¯.

To use the full-OSD menu system, press the

OSD

Button

v.When the menu is on the screen,press

the

⁄/¤

Buttons n until the on-screen ›cursor is next to the item you wish to adjust, and then press the

Set Button p to adjust that item. The menus will remain on the screen for 20 seconds,and then they will “time-out”and disappear from

the screen.The time-out may be increased to as much as 50 seconds by going to the

ADVANCED menu, and changing

the item titled

FULL OSD TIME OUT.

When the full-OSD menu system is used,

OSD ON

will appear in the Upper Display Line ˜ to remind you that a video display must be used.When the

semi-OSD system is used in conjunction with the discrete configuration buttons,the on-screen display will show the current menu selection.That selection will also be shown in the

Upper Display Line ˜ or

the

Lower Display Line ¯, depending on which

parameter is being adjusted.

Setting the System Configuration Memory

The AVR 230 features an advanced memory system that enables you to establish different configurations for the digital input, surround mode,delay times and output levels for each input source.This flexibility enables you to customize the way in which you listen to each source and have the AVR230 memorize those settings.This means, for example, that you may use different output levels or trims for different sources.Once these settings are made, they will automatically be recalled whenever you select that input. In addition to the settings listed above,which always vary with the input, you may also choose to set different speaker configurations for size and crossover frequency for each input. In most cases,this is not required, so the factory default is to have these settings remain the same for all inputs.However,should you wish to have these settings change for any one,or all,inputs, follow the instructions shown on page 20 to select the Independent mode for speaker configuration.

The factory default settings for the AVR 230 have all inputs configured for an analog audio input except for the DVD input, where the

Coaxial Digital Audio

Input 1

c is the default. The default speaker settings are for “Large”speakers at the front left/right,“Small” at all other positions,and the subwoofer on.However, once the DSP processing system is used the first time for any input, the speaker settings will automatically default to “Small”at all positions with the subwoofer set to “LFE.” The default setting for all sources using an analog input is the Logic 7 Music mode,although Dolby Digital or DTS will automatically be selected as appropriate when a source with digital encoding is in use.When a Dolby Digital 2.0 source is detected, the AVR 230 will automatically add Dolby Pro Logic II processing.

Before using the unit, you will probably want to change the settings for most inputs so that they are properly configured to reflect the use of digital or analog inputs and the surround mode specifics of your home theater system. Remember that since the AVR 230 memorizes these settings for each input individually,you will need to make these adjustments for each input used. However, once they are made, further adjustment is only required when system components are changed.

* MASTER MENU *

INPUT SETUP SURROUND SELECT SPEAKER SETUP DELAY ADJUST CHANNEL ADJUST ADVANCED

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