Harman-Kardon AVR 240 User Manual

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AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER

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AVR 240 AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER

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4 I 4 U 5 Front-Panel Controls

8 Rear-Panel Connections 11 Remote Control Functions 15 Installation and Connections 16 System and Power Connections 18 System Configuration 18 Speaker Selection and Placement 20 System Setup

2 22 Surround Setup 24 Automated Speaker Setup Using EzSet+ 26 Manual Setup 27 Speaker Size 28 Speaker Crossover Settings 29 Delay Settings 30 Output Level Adjustment 32 Operation 32 Basic Operation 32 Source Selection 32 6-Channel/8-Channel Direct Input 32 Volume and Tone Control 33 Surround Mode Selection 34 Surround Mode Chart 36 Digital Audio Playback 37 Surround Mode Post Processing 38 Surround Mode Availability 39 Tuner Operation 39 Recording 40 Using 40 Output Level 40 Dim Function 42 Advanced Features 44 Programming the Remote 44 Programming Device Codes 44 Macro Programming 45 Programmed Device Functions 46 Volume Punch-Through 46 Channel Control Punch-Through 46 Transport Control Punch-Through 46 Resetting the Remote Memory 47 Function List 49 Setup Code T 59 Troubleshooting Guide 59 Processor Reset 60 Technical Specifications 60 Trademark Acknowledgements 61 Index 62 Appendix – Settings

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Typographical Conventions

In order to help you use this manual with the 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 a – (number in an oval) indicates a button or indicator on the remote

The appearance of the text or cursor for your receiver’s on-screen menus may vary slightly from the illustrations in this manual.

Whether the text appears in all uppercase or upper

performance and operation remain the same.

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2 TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

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Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon®! With the purchase of a Harman Kardon AVR 240, you are about to begin many years of listening enjoyment.

esigned to provide all the excitement and detail of

ovie soundtracks and

m tions, the AVR 240

very nuance of musical selec-

accomplishes its mission by harnessing advanced technologies usually found only in higher-priced receivers.

The AVR 240 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 240 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 240 is versatile and multifeatured, incorporating a wide range of listening options. In addition to

Digital and DTS®decoding for digital sources,

Dolby a broad choice of Matrix surround-encoded or stereo surround modes are available for use with your CD, VCR, TV broadcasts and the AVR 240’s own FM/AM tuner. Along with Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic®IIx, DTS Neo:6®, DTS 96/24, Dolby 3 Stereo, and Hall and Theater modes, the AVR 240 offers Harman International’s exclusive Logic 7®processing 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 processing to create an open,

, which uses proprietary

spacious sound field even when only two front speakers are available. Dolby Virtual Speaker is also available to create an enveloping sound field when fewer than six speakers are used.

The latest

Dolby

Headphone

modes provide a much more open and realistic presentation for private headphones listening.

In addition to providing a wide range of listening

VR 240 is easy to configure so that it

the

options provides the best results with your speakers and specific listening-room environment. On-screen menus combine with the EzSet+ system to automate speaker configuration and overall setup, resulting in a perfectly balanced sound field presentation that accurately reproduces the artist’s intent.

In tandem with EzSet+, the AVR 240 includes a full set of manual configuration settings for those who

wish to custom-trim their system even further. A Quadruple Crossover bass management system makes it possible to enter different crossover settings

or each speaker group.

f For the ultimate in flexibility, the AVR 240 features

connections for five video devices, all with both composite and S-video inputs.Two additional audio inputs

re available, and six digital inputs make the AVR 240

a capable of handling all the latest digital audio sources. For compatibility with the latest HDTV video sources and progressive scan DVD players, the AVR 240 also features assignable two-input, wide-bandwidth, lowcrosstalk component video switching.

The front panel offers coax and optical digital inputs for direct connection to digital recorders.Two video recording outputs, a preamp-out and a color-coded eight-channel input make the AVR 240 virtually futureproof, with everything needed to accommodate tomorrow’s new formats right onboard.

Until now, Harman Kardon AVRs have been able to accommodate almost any source device equipped with line-level analog, optical digital or coaxial digital outputs, including most digital media players. With one simple connection between the AVR 240 and the optional Harman Kardon , you are able to listen to materials stored on your compatible iPod

* (not included). Your AVR’s system remote control has been preprogrammed with control codes that enable you to select tracks for playback and navigate many of your iPod’s functions, even from across the room. The Bridge will even let you charge your iPod.

The AVR 240’s powerful seven-channel amplifier uses traditional Harman Kardon high-current design technologies to meet the wide dynamic range of any pro gram selection.

Harman Kardon invented the high-fidelity receiver

With

more than fifty years ago

state-of-the-art circuitr and time-honored circuit designs, the AVR 240 is the perfect combina nology, a

tion of the latest in digital audio tech-

quiet yet powerful analog amplifier in an

ele-

gant, easy-to-use package.

■ A wide range of digital and matrix surround modes, including Dolby®Digital, Dolby Digital EX Dolby Pro Logic

olby Headphone, DTS

atrix, DTS 96/24

IIx, Dolby Virtual Speaker,

DTS-ES

nd DTS Neo:6

■ Seven channels of high-current amplification

arman Kardon’s exclusive Logic 7

■

available with both 7.1 and 5.1 processing in a variety of modes, and two modes of VMAx

■ system with included microphone

utomatically configures speakers and sets

a delay times and output levels for optimal sound presentation

■ Programmable remote for control of AVR and

seven additional source components

■ High-bandwidth, HDTV-compatible component

video switching with assignable inputs

■ Discrete front-panel coaxial and optical digital

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

■ Connects to Harman Kardon’s

(optional) for charging, playback and control of a compatible iPod

device (not included)

■ Input titling for all input sources (except tuner)

■ Extensive bass management options, includ-

ing four separate crossover groupings

■ On-screen menu and display system with

choice of blue or black background screen

■ A/V Sync delay adjustable for each input

delivers perfect lip sync with digital programs

or video displays

iscrete and

rocessing

*Compatible with all iPod models equipped with a dock connector, including third-generation Click Wheel models and newer. Not compatible with iPod shuffle™models.Although

od video and photo models are compatible

video files and images stored on the iP

od may not be viewed.

INTRODUCTION 3

SAFETY INFORMATION

Important Safety Information

Verify Line Voltage Before Use

Your AVR 240 has been designed for use with

20-volt AC current. Connection to a line voltage

1 other than that for which it is intended can create a safety and fire hazard and may damage the unit.

f you have any questions about the voltage requirements

I 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 service center.

Antenna Grounding

CATV or

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, 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, ticular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entr

connection to grounding

in par

y as possible.

Installation Location

■ To ensure proper operation and to avoid the potential for safety hazards, place the unit on a firm and

evel surface.When placing the unit on a shelf, be

ertain that the shelf and any mounting hardware

c can support the weight of the product.

■ Make certain that proper space is provided both

bove and below the unit for ventilation. If this

a 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 240 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. Some surface finishes may be particularly sensitive to absorbing such marks due to a variety of factors beyond Harman Kardon’s control, including the nature of the finish, cleaning materials used, and normal heat and vibration caused by the use of the product, or other factors. We recommend that caution be exercised in choosing an tion for the component and in normal maintenance practices, as your warranty will not cover this type of damage to furniture.

Cleaning

When the unit gets dirty, wipe it with a clean, soft, dry cloth. If necessary, and only after unplugging the AC power cord, mild soapy water, then a fresh cloth with clean water. Wipe dr 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, 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

wipe it with a soft cloth dampened with

y immediately with a dry cloth. NEVER use

installation

loca-

and

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 interfer-

nce in a residential installation. This equipment gener-

tes,

ses and can radiate radio-frequency energyand,

u if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communication. However, there is no guarantee that

armful interference will not occur in a particular instal-

h lation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the

ser is encouraged to try to correct the interference by

u 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 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

T 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 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.

o minimize the size of the carton in storage

’s authority to operate the

you may

. Please respect the

4 SAFETY INFORMATION4 SAFETY INFORMATION

FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS

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FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS

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.

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 Audio Input ( Coaxial 3 Digital Audio Input Ó Video 4 Video Input Jacks

Ô Video 4 Audio Input Jacks  Channel Adjust Selector Ò Volume Control Ú Input Indicators Û Speaker/Channel Input Indicators Ù Upper Display Line ı Lower Display Line ˆ Surround Mode Indicators ˜ Remote Sensor Window

wer Switch:

1 Main P

Press this button to apply power to the AVR 240. When the switch is pressed in, the unit is in a Standby mode, as indicated by the

Power Indicator 2. This button MUST be

amber

o turn the unit off and

pressed in to operate the unit.

T 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

VR 240;

Indicator

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

press it again to tur

turns blue when the unit is on.

n the unit off. The

4 Headphone Jack: This jack may be used to listen to the AVR 240’s output through a pair of headphones. The speakers will automatically be turned off when the headphone jack is in use.When configuring your system using EzSet+,

the calibration microphone should be plugged into this jack using the supplied adaptor that converts the small mini-plug at the end of the microphone’s cord to a 1/4" plug.

5 Tone Mode: This button controls the tone mode settings, enabling adjustment of the bass and treble boost/cut. You may also use it to take the tone con-

out of the signal path completely for

trols response.The first press of the button displays a TONE IN message in the Lower Display Line ı and in the on-screen display. To take the controls out of the signal path, press either of the

Buttons ) until the display reads TONE OUT.

wer

o change the bass or treble settings, make sure that

TONEINappears in the Lo

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Buttons ) until it does.

or press either of the

“flat”

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wer Display Line

Press the T option of

one Mode Button

5 until the desired

TREBLE MODE or BASS MODE

appears in the Lower Display Line ı and in the on-screen display and then press either of the Buttons ) to enter the desired boost or cut setting Both treble and bass contours may be boosted or cut by up to + or –10dB in increments of 2dB. See pages 22 and 32 for more information on the tone controls.

NOTE: The A Balance control. When listening to two-channel materials, if you wish to adjust the stereo image, you may use the

VR 240 is not equipped with a traditional

Adjust Selector

Channel

decrease the level of the left front channel by up to +

and then to decrease or increase the right

or –10dB front channel by the corresponding amount. However, when listening to surround materials and most twochannel materials, it is recommended that you leave these settings at the results obtained during the config uration process described on pages 20 through 31.

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peaker Selector:Press this button to begin

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the process of configuring the unit to match the type of speakers used in your listening room. (See pages 27–29 for more information on speaker setup and

onfiguration.)

7 Surround Mode Group Selector: Press this but- ton to select the top-level group of surround modes.

ach press of the button will select the current or last

E 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

urround mode group appears in the on-screen dis-

s play and in the

Lower Display Line ı, 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 Dolby mode options.

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

Mode Group Selector

7 to select a main mode

Surround

grouping such as Dolby or Logic 7, and then press this button to see the specific mode choices available. Note that the digital surround modes, such as Dolby Digital and DTS, may not be accessed unless that type of source signal is present, such as when a DVD movie or television signal programmed in Dolby Digital or DTS surround sound is playing. For more information on sur-

see pages 22 and 33.

round mode selection

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, decrease the frequency by one increment.

each tap will increase or

When the tuner receives a strong enough signal for adequate reception, on-screen display and the

MANUAL TUNED will appear in the

Lower Display Line ı.

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

and

on-screen display will indicate AUTO

wer Display Line

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

Selector

Tuner Mode

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uttons:When configuring the AVR 240’s

settings, use these buttons to select from all 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 39 for more information on the tuner.)

@ Set Button: When making choices during the setup and configuration process, press this button

o enter the desired setting into the AVR 240’s memory.

# Digital Input Selector: Press this button to select one of the digital audio inputs or the analog audio input for any source. (See pages 36–39 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 39 for more information on tuner presets.)

% Delay

Adjust Selector:

Press this button to begin the steps required to enter delay settings. (See pages 29–30 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 Ú.

& 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

ı, the tuner will search for the next station with an acceptable signal when the is pressed.

When the button is pressed so that

MANUAL appears in the Lo each press of the

Tuning Selector 9u

wer Display Line

Tuning Selector 9u will

ı,

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, the button so that

Display Line

MANUAL appears in the Lo

ı and on the on-screen display to

press

wer

switch to Mono reception. Press it again to switch back to Stereo mode

(See page 39 for more infor

mation on

using the tuner.)

* Optical 3 Digital Audio Input: Connect the optical digital audio output of an audio or video product to this jack. When the input is not in use, the built-in shutter will close to avoid dust contamination that might degrade future perfor

mance.

( Coaxial 3 Digital Audio 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.

ideo 4 Video Input Jacks:These jacks may

Ó V

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

o 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

ames or portable audio/video products such as

g camcorders and portable audio players.

OTE:The AVR 240 is shipped with two covers that

may be installed over the front-panel input jacks when they are not in use.

 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 40.)

Ò Volume Control: Turn this knob clockwise to increase the volume, counterclockwise to decrease the volume. If the AVR 240 is muted, adjusting the Volume Control Òb will automatically release the unit from the silenced condition.

Ú Input Indicators: The current selected source will appear as one of these indicators.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.

NOTE: When /DMP has been selected as the input source, no

Input Indicator N will light.

DMP/THE BRIDGE IS CONNECTED

will scroll across the Upper Display Line P, unless you have retitled the source name, in which case that

See page 21 for more information

name will appear

on input titling.

Û 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, side surround and back 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 pages 27–29 for more information on configuring speakers.)

The letters inside each box display the active input channels. For standard analog sources, 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 37 for

more information on the Channel Indicators.)

6 FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS

pper Display Line:Depending on the unit’s sta-

Ù U

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

he input, this line will identify the station as AM or FM

t and show the frequency and preset number, if any.

ower Display Line:Depending on the unit’s sta-

ı L

us, a variety of messages will appear here. In normal

t operation, the current surround mode will show here.

urround Mode Indicators:The current selected

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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.

NOTE: When the Dolby Virtual Speaker mode is in use, no

Surround Mode Indicator R will light.

However, the surround mode name will scroll in the Lower Display Line Q.

˜ 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

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.

¡ 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 ‹ Component Video Monitor Outputs › Component Video 1 Inputs

o assist in making the correct connections

NOTE: T for multichannel input, output and speaker connections, all connection jacks and terminals are colorcoded in conformance with the CEA standards as follows:

Front Left: White

ront Right:

Red

ﬁ Component Video 2 Inputs ﬂ AC Power Cord ‡ Switched AC Accessory Outlet ° Unswitched AC Accessory Outlet

· Optical Digital Audio Output a Coaxial Digital Audio Output b Coaxial Digital Audio Inputs c S-Video Monitor Output d DVD S-Video Input e DMP Connector f Video 1 S-Video Input g Optical Digital Audio Inputs h Video 1 S-Video Output i Video 2 S-Video Input

Center: Surround Left: Blue Surround Right: Gray Surround Back Left: Brown Surround Back Right: Subwoofer: Purple Coaxial Digital Audio: Orange

Green

j 6/8-Channel Direct Inputs k Video 2 S-Video Output

U Video 3 S-Video Input V Video Monitor Output W DVD Audio/Video Inputs X Video 1 Audio/Video Inputs Y Video 1 Audio/Video Outputs Z Video 2 Audio/Video Inputs a Video 2 Audio/Video Outputs b Video 3 Audio/Video Inputs c AM Antenna Terminals

Composite Component Video “Y”: Green Component Video “Pr”: Red Component Video “Pb”: Blue

Video

ellow

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

Audio Inputs:

™ CD

analog audio outputs of a compact disc player or CD changer.

REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS

Connect these jacks to the

minal.

RECORD/INPUT

¢ T PLAY/OUT

Tape Outputs: Connect these jacks to the

Inputs:

jacks of an audio recorder.

Connect these jacks to the

∞ Remote IR Input: If the AVR 240’s front-panel IR sensor is blocked due to cabinet doors or other obstructions Connect the output of the sensor to this jack.

, an external IR sensor may be used.

REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS

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emote IR Output:This connection permits the

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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.

ubwoofer Output:Connect this jack to the line-

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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 AVR 240 to the red (+) terminals on the speakers and the black (–) terminals on the AVR 240 to the black (–) terminals on the speakers. See page 15 for more information on speaker polarity.

‚ Surround Back Speaker Outputs: These speaker terminals are normally used to power the surround back speakers in a 7.1-channel system. Connect these outputs to the matching + and – terminals on your surround back channel speakers. In conformance with the CEA color-code specification, the brown terminal is the positive, or “+,” terminal that should be connected to the red (+) terminal on the left Surround Back speaker. The tan terminal is the positive, or “+”, terminal that should be connected to the red (+) terminal on the right Surround Back speaker. Connect the black (–) terminals on the AVR to the matching black negative (–) terminals on the surround back speakers. (See page 15 for more information on speaker polarity.)

⁄ Surround Speaker Outputs: Connect these out- puts to the matching + and – terminals on your sur

round channel speakers. In conformance with the CEA color-code specification, the blue terminal is the posi-

or “+,” terminal that should be connected to the

tive red (+) terminal on the Surround Left speaker, while the gray ter

minal should be connected to the red (+) terminal on the Surround Right speaker. Connect the black (–) terminal on the AVR to the matching black negative (–) terminals for each surround speaker. (See

page 15 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

,” terminal that should be connected to

“+

positive the red (+) ter

minal on the center speaker. Connect

the black (–) terminal on the AVR to the black (–) ter-

minal on your speaker. (See page 15 for more information on speaker polarity.)

‹ Component Video Monitor Outputs: Connect these outputs to the component video inputs of a

ideo projector or monitor. When a source connected

v to one of the

Component Video Inputs ›ﬁ is

selected, the signal will be sent to these jacks. › Component Video 1 Inputs: Connect the

Y/Pr/Pb component video outputs of a DVD player,

DTV set-top converter, satellite receiver or other

H video source device with component video outputs to these jacks.

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

See page 21 for information on assigning the Component Video 1 and 2 Inputs ›ﬁ to the appropriate source inputs.

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 AVR 240 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 240 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 Coaxial Digital

digital output from a DVD player, HDTV receiver,

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

player

Audio Inputs:

Connect the coax

Dolby Digital signal, DTS signal or a standard PCM digital

Do not connect the RF digital output of an LD

source player to these jacks.

c S-Video Monitor Output: If any of the input sources used in your system have S-video connections to the A

connect this jack to the

VR,

S-video input

on your television, projector or other video display. d DVD S-Video Input: Connect the S-video output of

a DVD player or other video source to this jack.

e D

igital Media Player (DMP) Connector:

With the AVR 240 turned off, connect the optional Harman Kardon to this connector Digital Media Player source is selected,

Pod control and navigation messages on your video

isplay (if one is connected to one of the

. When the

you may view

ideo

V Monitor Outputs cV), and in the Upper and Lower Display Lines PQ. You may navigate the iPod

p a

⁄

/¤/‹/

nd Transport

›

and select tracks for playback using the

uttonsno,the Set Button

B Controls ` on your AVR remote. See page 40 for

more information.

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

f V

the

Video 1 Audio Inputs X has S-video capability,

connect this jack to the PLAY/OUT S-video jack on that unit and then make certain that the

Monitor Output

c is connected as described above.

S-Video

g Optical Digital Audio Inputs: Connect the optical digital output from a DVD player, HDTV receiver, LD player or

player to these jacks

. The signal may be a Dolby Digital signal, a DTS signal or a standard PCM digital source.

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

Video 1 Audio Outputs Y has S-video capa-

bility, connect this jack to the REC/IN S-video jack on that unit.

i Video 2 S-Video Input: If the product connected

Video 2 Audio Inputs Z has S-video capabil-

to the ity, connect this jack to the PLAY/OUT S-video jack on that unit and then make certain that the

Monitor Output

c is connected as described above.

S-Video

j 6/8-Channel Direct Inputs:These jacks are

used for connection to source devices such as Audio or SACD

™

players with discrete analog outputs.

DVD

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

subwoofer input) jacks will be used for standard

LFE (

, surround left/right and

5.1 audio signals.

k Video 2 S-Video Output: If the product connected

Video 2 Audio Outputs a has S-video capa-

to the bility, connect this jack to the REC/IN S-video jack on that unit.

U Video 3 S-Video Input: If the product connected to the

Video 3 Audio Inputs b has S-video capability,

jack on

connect this jack to the PLAY/OUT that unit and then make certain that the

Monitor Output

c is connected as described above.

S-video

S-Video

V 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.

REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS

W 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.

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

Y Video 1 Audio/Video Outputs: Connect the composite video and L/R analog audio REC/IN jacks of a VCR or other video recording device such as a

VD recorder or PVR to these jacks.

Z Video 2 Audio/Video Inputs: Connect the com- posite video and L/R analog audio PLAY/OUT jacks of a cable television box or other video source to these jacks.

a Video 2 Audio/Video Outputs: Connect the composite 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.

b Video 3 Audio/Video Inputs: Connect the com- posite video and L/R analog audio PLAY/OUT jacks of an HDTV tuner or other video source to these jacks.

c AM Antenna Terminals: Connect the AM loop antenna supplied with the receiver to these terminals. If an external AM antenna is used, make connections

AM and GND terminals in accordance with

to the 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 AVR 240, you may use either a composite or S-video connection, but not both.

REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS

The

Bridge

OWER

MUTE

AVR

AM/FM

TAPE

VID 2

VCR

CBL/SAT

6/8 CH

DMP

VID 1

VID 3

VID4

THE BRIDGE

SLEEP

T/V

SURR.

CH.

VOL.

SET

TUN-M

MEM

D.SKIP

DIRECT

OSD

TUNING

DOLBY SUR

DTS SUR

DTS NEO:6

STEREO

LOGIC 7

SKIP

DWN

PRESET

CLEAR

TEST

NIGHT

DIM

ower Off Button

a P b IR Transmitter Window c Program Indicator d Power On Button

nput Selectors

e I

VR Selector

f A g AM/FM Tuner Select h Dim Button i Test Button

leep Button

j S k DSP Surround Mode Selector l Night Mode m Channel Select Button n

⁄/¤

Buttons

‹/›

p Set Button q Digital Select

Buttons

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

R Stereo Mode Select Button S DTS Neo:6 Mode Select T

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

DMP Selector

6-Channel/8-Channel Direct Input

Mute

NOTES:

• The function names shown here are each button’s feature when used with the AVR 240. Most buttons have additional functions when used with other devices. See pages 47–48 for a list of these functions.

o 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.

REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS

REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 11

REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS



IMPORTANT NOTE: The AVR 240’s remote may be programmed to control up to eight devices,

the AVR 240. Before using the remote, it is

including

mportant to

utton

emember to press theInput Selector

hat corresponds to the unit you wish

e t

to operate.

The AVR 240’s remote is shipped from the factory to operate the AVR 240 and most Harman Kardon CD or DVD players and cassette decks.The remote is also

apable of operating a wide variety of other products

c using the control codes that are part of the remote. Before using the remote with other products, follow the instructions on page 44 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 240. (See pages 45–48 for information about alternate functions for the remote’s buttons.)

a Power Off Button: Press this button to place the AVR 240 or a selected device in the Standby mode.

b IR Transmitter Window: Point this window toward the AVR 240 when pressing buttons on the remote to make certain that infrared commands are properly received.

c Program Indicator: This three-color indicator is used to guide you through the process of programming the remote. (See page 44 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

m three actions at the same time. First, if the

will perfor AVR 240 is not turned on, this will power up the unit.

it will select the source shown on the button as

Next, the input to the AVR 240. Finally, it will change the remote control so that it controls the device selected. After pressing one of these buttons you must press

VR Selector Button

the

f again to operate the

AVR 240’s functions with the remote.

f AVR Selector: Pressing this button will switch the remote so that it will operate the

AVR 240’s functions. If

the AVR 240 is in the Standby mode, it will also turn the

240 on.

g AM/FM Tuner Select: Press this button to select the AVR 240’s tuner as the listening choice. Pressing this button when the tuner is already in use will select between the AM and FM bands.

im Button:Press this button to activate the

h D

Dimmer function, which reduces the brightness of the front-panel display, or turns it off entirely.The first press of the button shows the default state, which is full-

rightness, by indicating

Display Line

ı. Press the button again within five

FD FULLin the Lower

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

VFD HALF showing in the Lower Display Line

Press the button again within five seconds and the

ı.

ain display will go completely dark. Note that this set-

m ting is temporary, in that regardless of any changes, the display will always return 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 240’s output levels. (See pages 24, 30 and 40 for more information on calibrating the AVR 240.)

j Sleep Button: Press this button to place the unit in the Sleep mode. After the time shown in the display, the AVR 240 will automatically go into the Standby mode. Each press of the button changes the time until turn-off in the following order:

See page 32 for more information on the Sleep Function. This button is also used to change channels on your TV when the TV is selected.

k DSP Surround Mode Selector: Press this but- ton to cycle through the DSP

VMAx

and Stereo sur

round 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.

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 240’s output levels to an external source. Once this button is pressed, use

⁄/¤

the adjusted, by the

Buttons n

then press the Set

⁄/¤

Buttons

to select the channel being

Buttonp,followed

n again,

to change the level setting. (See pages 30 and 40 for more information.) However, Harman Kardon recommends that you first perfor

m the

procedure, as described

EzSet+

on pages 24 to 26.

⁄/¤

uttons: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

odes.When changing a setting, first press the button

m 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

o change a digital input) and then press one of these

uttons to scroll through the list of options or to

Digital Select Button q

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 AVR 240.

p Set Button: This button is used to enter settings into the AVR 240’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

*(bg to a source. (See pages 22 and 36 for more information on selecting 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.

I 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 ı, pressing the

Tuning Buttons 9u 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 39 for more information.)

J Direct Button: Press this button when the tuner is in use to start the sequence for direct entr

After pressing the button,

tion’s frequency press the proper

Numeric Keys r to select a sta-

y of a sta-

simply

tion. (See page 39 for more information on the tuner.)

12 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS

REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS

The

Bridge

The

Bridge

uning Up/Down:When the tuner is in use,

u T

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-

creen display and

ower Display Lineı,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

ppears in the Lower Display Lineı,pressing these

uttons will tune stations in single-step increments.

MANUAL

(See page 39 for more information.)

SD Button:Press this button to activate the

v O

n-Screen Display (OSD) system used to set up or

O adjust the AVR 240’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 or IIx, or Dolby Virtual Speaker modes or Dolby 3 Stereo.When a Dolby Digital-encoded source is in use, the Dolby Digital mode may also be selected. When the headphones are in use, this button selects from among the Dolby Headphone modes. (See pages 34–35 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 34 for the available DTS digital options.)

y Logic

to select from among the available

7 Mode Select Button:

Press this button

7 surround

Logic modes. (See page 34 for the available Logic 7 options.)

z Skip Up/Down Buttons: These buttons do not have a direct function with the

but when

VR 240, used with a compatibly programmed CD or DVD player they will change to the next or previous track.

` Transport Controls: These buttons do not have any functions for the

AVR 240, 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.When the DMP

these buttons may be used to oper

source is in use ate some functions on a compatible iPod docked in

The Bridge.

if it is

See page 40 for more

information on using .

When the remote is used to control the AVR, or the VID2 or VID3 device, by default these buttons are programmed to operate the DVD player. However, you

ay use the Transport Control Punch-Through feature

escribed on page 46 to program these buttons to

d operate another device’s transport controls when the AVR, VID2 or VID3 has been selected.

R Stereo Mode Select Button: When the button is pressed so that the

Lower Display Line ı, with only the Surr Off

Surround Mode Indicator

te in a bypass mode with true, fully analog, two-chan-

SURROUND OFF appears in

ˆ lit, the AVR will oper-

nel left/right stereo mode with no surround processing or bass management,

unlike other modes where digital processing is used. When the button is pressed so that

SURROUND OFF appears in the Lower Display Line Surround Mode Indicators

ı, with both the DSP and Surr Off

ˆ lit, 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 5 CH STEREO or 7 CH STEREO to appear, and the stereo signal will be routed to all five (or seven) speaker channels. (See page 35 for more information on stereo playback modes.)

S 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 34 for the DTS Neo:6 options.)

T Macro Buttons: Press these buttons to store or recall a “Macro”, which is a preprogrammed sequence of commands stored in the remote

more information on storing and recalling macros.)

U Disc Skip Button: This button has no direct

VR 240 but is most often used to

function for the

A change to the next disc in a CD or DVD player when the remote is programmed for that type of device. (See page 45 for more information on using the remote with products other than the AVR 240.)

V Preset Up/Do

wn:

When the tuner is in use press these buttons to scroll through the stations programmed into the AVR 240’s memory.When some source devices cassette decks, are selected using the device

Selectors

Chapter Step or T

, such as CD players, VCRs and

these buttons may function as

Advance

rack

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

(See page 44 for

Input

X Memory Button: Press this button to enter a radio station into the AVR 240’s preset memory. First, tune the desired station, and then press this button. Two

nderline indicators will flash at the right side of the

pper Display LineP,and within five seconds

Numeric Keys r for the preset number

press the between 01 and 30 that you wish to assign to the station. (See page 39 for more information.)

Y Delay/Prev Ch.: Press this button to begin

he process for setting the delay times used by the

t AVR 240 when processing surround sound. After pressing this button, the delay times are entered by pressing the Set Button p and then using

⁄/¤

the

DELAY

nel. Press the

⁄/¤

the

Buttons n to select A/V SYNC

or the delay setting for any available chan-

Set Button p, and then use the

Buttons n to change the setting. Press

Set Button p again to complete the process.

(See page 29 for more information.) However, Harman Kardon recommends that you first perform the EzSet+ procedure, as described on pages 24–26.

Z Speaker Select: Press this button to begin the process of configuring the AVR 240’s bass management system for use with the type of speakers used in your system. Once the button has been

⁄/¤

pressed, use the channel you wish to set up. Press the p and then use the the appropriate speaker size. Press the p to enter the new setting, and then use the

Buttons n to select the

Set Button

⁄/¤

Buttons n to select

Set Button

⁄/¤

Buttons n again to select another channel to con- figure. When all adjustments have been completed, press the and retur

Set Button p twice to exit the settings

n to normal operation. (See page 27 for more information.) However, Harman Kardon recommends that you first perform the EzSet+ procedure, as described on pages 24–26.

a Spare Button: This button has no direct function for the AVR 240, but may be used by other devices.

b Volume Up/Down: Press these buttons to raise or lower the system volume. By default, the

Up/Down Buttons

y to control the AVR 240’s volume, no matter which

tor

b are programmed at the fac-

Volume

source device has been selected (except TAPE).You may reprogram these buttons to control the volume of another device, such as your TV, using the Volume Control Punch-Through instructions found on page 46.

c TV/Video Selector: This button does not have a direct function on the AVR 240, 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. Consult the owner’s manual for your specific player or receiver for the details of how it implements this function.

REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 13

The

Bridge

The

Bridge

The

Bridge

The

Bridge

REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS

d D

igital Media Player (DMP) Selector:

When Harman Kardon’s (optional) is connected to

Connector

he audio source input device for the AVR 240. In

Digital Media Player (DMP)

e and a compatible iPod®is docked in

pressing this selector will select the iPod as

addition, if a video display is connected to one of the Video Monitor Outputs cV, the iPod’s messages will appear on screen, and in the

isplay Lines

PQ.

The

⁄/¤

Upper and Lower

uttons

/‹/

› B

no, the Set Button p and the Transport

Controls

` may be used to navigate the iPod and to operate many functions. See page 40, and the manuals for The Bridge and your iPod for more information.

6-Channel/8-Channel Direct Input: Press

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

(See page 32

for more information.) When the device connected to the

Direct Input

j is also a video source, such as a

6/8-Channel

DVD or DVD-Audio player with an onboard audio decoder, you must first select that video source by pressing its

Input Selector e, then press

this button to choose the device connected to the 6/8-Channel Direct Input j as the audio source. Note that if you desire, you may select any video source to be used in conjunction with the

Channel Direct Input

j as the audio source.

6/8-

f Mute: Press this button to momentarily silence the AVR 240 or TV set being controlled, depending on which device has been selected. When the AVR 240 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 44 for more information on programming the remote.)

REMOTE CONTROL

FUNCTIONS

INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS

The

Bridge

The

Bridge

The

Bridge

The

Bridge

System Installation

After unpacking the unit, locating it in a place with adequate ventilation and placing it on a solid surface capable

f supporting its weight, you will need to make the con-

o nections to your audio and video equipment.

IMPORTANT NOTE: For your personal safety and to avoid possible damage to your equipment and speakers,

t is always a good practice to turn off and unplug the

i AVR and ALL source equipment from the AC outlet before making any audio or video system connections.

udio 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 outputs of a CD player to the

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

Output Jacks

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 Coaxial Digital Audio Inputs bg*(.We recommend connecting the coaxial digital audio output of your

Audio Input

assigned to the DVD source by default. The Video 2/Cable/Sat source defaults to the

Audio Input

Digital

set-top box or satellite receiver is equipped with an optical digital audio output, we recommend that you connect it to this input to obtain the benefits of higher-quality digital audio (such as PCM, Dolby Digital 2.0 or cast by your cable or satellite provider).

4. Connect the

Outputs

the matching digital input connections on a CD-R or MiniDisc or other digital recorder

™

£ on the AVR 240.

Optical and

player to the

DVD

Coax 1 Digital

·, since that digital input is

If your cable television

Dolby Digital 5.1 signals when broad-

Coaxial or Optical Digital Audio

·a on the rear panel of the

AVR 240 to

Tape

Optical 1

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

M Antenna Terminals

. Connect the supplied FM antenna to the

Connection ¡. The FM antenna may be an

ohm)

FM (

75-

external roof antenna, an inside powered or wirelead antenna or a connection from a cable TV system. If the antenna or connection uses 300-ohm twin-lead cable, you must use an optional 300ohm-to-75-ohm adaptor to make the connection.

7. With the AVR 240 turned off, connect the optional Harman Kardon to

Player (DMP) Connector

iPod

may be docked in when you wish to

Digital Media

e. Your compatible

use it as an audio source device.Video materials stored on the iPod may not be viewed via .

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

ª‚⁄¤ to the respec-

tive 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

, personal preferences and other factors. Your dealer

use or installer is a valuable resource to consult in select ing the proper cable.

Regardless of the brand of cable selected, we recommend that you use a cable constructed of copper with a gauge of 14 or smaller.

multistrand

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. W use cables with an

e do not recommend that you

WG 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

Questions about

appropriate testing agency standards

. 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, observe proper polarity. Note that the positive (+) terminal of each speaker connection may carry a specific color

ode, as noted on page 8. However, many speakers

till use a red terminal for the positive (+) connection.

s 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

ptimal performance, consult the identification plate on

s manual to verify

your speaker or the speaker

’ 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 240.

9. 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 subwoofers. 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.

If an external multichannel audio source with 5.1,

10.

6.1 or 7.1 outputs such as an exter processor/decoder, DVD-Audio or SACD player is used, connect the outputs of that device to

6/8-Channel Direct Inputs j.

the

Video Equipment Connections

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

1. Connect a recorder Play/Out jacks to the

VCR’s, DVD recorder’s, personal video

s or other video source’

’

Video 1 Audio/Video and/or

S-Video Input Jacks OX on the rear panel. The

Audio and should be connected to the and/or S-Video

Video Record/In jacks on the recorder

Video 1 Audio/Video

Output Jacks

QY on the Although any video device may be connected to these jacks, we recommend connecting your video recorder to take advantage of the fact that the remote control

is preprogrammed with video

recorder product codes for the Video 1 device.

nal digital

s audio and video

VR 240.

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

ideo

ny video device may be connected to these jacks,

a we recommend connecting your cable TV converter or satellite receiver to take advantage of the fact that the remote control is preprogrammed with

he product codes of these device types for the

t Video 2 device.

3. Connect the analog audio and video outputs of

television or other video device to the

Audio

panel. Although any video or audio device may be connected to these jacks, we recommend connecting your television so that you may take advantage of the fact that the remote control is preprogrammed with TV product codes for the Video 3 device.

Important: If you are only using the television as a display device (i.e., if you receive your TV programs through a cable box or satellite receiver), do not connect the television’s outputs to the

Audio/Video

to any other inputs on the AVR 240.

4. Connect the analog audio and video outputs of a DVD or laser disc player to the and S-Video Inputs dW.

5. Connect the digital audio outputs of a DVD player, satellite receiver, cable box or HDTV converter to the appropriate bg*(. Remember that the DVD source defaults to the the

Optical 1 Digital

sources default to their analog inputs, although any source may be assigned to any digital audio input on the receiver.

NOTE: When connecting a digital cable box or other set-top tuner product with a digital audio output, we recommend that you connect both the digital and analog outputs of the product to your AVR. The audio input polling feature of the AVR will then be able to make certain that you have a constant audio feed; it will automatically switch the audio input to the analog jacks if the digital feed is interrupted or unavailable for a particular channel.

Connect the Video and/or S-Video Monitor Output

6. cV jacks on the receiver to the composite or video input of your TV monitor or video projector.

7. If both your video display monitor and at least one video source device HDTV set-top box, is equipped with component video capability, then you may connect the compo-

-Video Input JacksRZ.Although

andS

and Video Input Jacks Ubon the rear

and S-Video Input Jacks Ub, or

Optical or Coaxial Digital Inputs

Coaxial 1 Digital Input ·, and

Video 2/Cable/Sat source defaults to the

Audio Inputg.All other

such as a

Video 2 Audio/

ideo 3

Video 3

DVD Audio/Video

DVD player or

nent video outputs of the device to one of the two Component Video Inputs ›ﬁ.

t is recommended that you connect a DVD player

I or a digital recorder to the

›, as this input is assigned to the DVD,

Inputs

CD, Tuner and Tape sources by default. Thus,

henever any of these sources is selected, you

w may view the component video output of the device connected to the enabling you to view and listen to different sources.

imilarly, it is recommended that you connect any

S other audio/video device, equipped with component video outputs, such as a DVD-Audio or SACD player or HDTV set-top box, to the Video 1,Video 2 or Video 3 sources, or the 6-/8-channel direct inputs,

Component Video 2 Inputs ﬁ are

as the assigned to the Video 1, Video 2, Video 3 and 6-/ 8-channel source audio inputs by default.

However, you may connect any component video source to either set of component video inputs, as they are assignable to any source.You will still need to connect either the analog or digital audio outputs, or the 6-/8-channel audio outputs, of your component video device to the analog audio inputs corresponding to the source (such as DVD or Video 2 for a cable converter box), or to any of the Coaxial Digital Audio Inputs bg*(.

8. If the component video inputs are used, connect

Component Video Monitor Outputs ‹ to

the 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 A a temporar the audio, video and digital audio outputs of that device to the front panel. the Video 4 input, and the digital inputs must be assigned to the Video 4 input. (See page 20 for more information on input configuration.)

NOTE: The AVR 240 is shipped with two covers that may be installed over the front-panel input jacks when they are not in use

VIDEO CONNECTION NOTES:

• When the component video jacks are used, the onscreen menus are not visible and you must switch

S-

to the standard composite or S-video input on your TV

• The AVR 240 will accept either standard composite, S-video or Y/Pr/Pb component video signals. However different format.

y rather than permanent basis

Video 4 Inputs *(ÓÔ on the

A device connected here is selected as

to view them.

it will not convert any of these signals to a

Component Video 1

Component Video 1 Inputs ›,

Optical or

VR on

connect

• When source devices such as a progressive scan DVD player or an HDTV set-top box are connected to the AVR 240 via component video connections,

f you wish to take advantage of the record outputs,

t is also necessary to connect the standard, com-

i posite or S-video outputs of the source device to the AVR 240.The record outputs cannot accept component inputs, nor are component inputs down-

onverted for use with the record outputs.

• When connecting a video source to the AVR 240, you may use either composite, component or

-video, but only one type of video may be

S connected for each device

• When more than one video format 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 240, both the

Composite and Component Video Monitor Outputs

‹V must be connected to the appro-

priate inputs on your video display.

System and Power Connections

The AVR 240 is designed for flexible use with external control components.

Remote Infrared (IR) Control of the AVR or Source Devices

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

only one sensor is needed. Simply

remote commands use this unit’s sensor or a remote eye by running a connection from the the Remote IR Input jack on Harman Kardon or other compatible equipment.

NOTE: All remotely controlled components must be linked together in a “daisy chain.” Connect the IR OUT jack of one unit to the IR IN of the next to establish this chain.

ower Connections

AC P

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

Switched AC Accessory Outlet ‡ will receive

The 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.

Remote IR Output § jack to

watts

100

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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

lone without a remote control command.

Unswitched AC Accessory Outlet ° will

The receive power as long as the unit is plugged into a

owered AC outlet.

Once the

AC Power Cord ﬂ is connected, you are

lmost ready to enjoy the AVR 240’s incredible power

a and fidelity!

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SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

Center Speaker

Video Screen

Front Right

Speaker

Front Left

Speaker

Side Surround

Left Speaker

Alternate placement

for Side Surround

Left Speaker

Side Surround

Right Speaker

Alternate placement

for Side Surround

Right Speaker

110 °

150°

110 °

150°

30° 30°

When all audio, video and system connections have been made, the final steps before listening to your new AVR are to make the configuration adjustments that

ailor the unit to the other components in your system

s well as to accommodate your personal listening

a preferences.A few minutes spent to correctly calibrate and configure your system will greatly add to your listening pleasure.

Speaker Selection and Placement

While the most seamless surround sound reproduction comes from the use of speakers with identical or care-

ully matched driver elements at each position, no

f matter which brand or type of speakers you prefer it is always best to use the same model or series for the left front, center and right front speakers. Similarly, it is also desirable to use the same model or series for the surround speakers.This ensures that the soundstage will be relatively seamless and it eliminates the possibility of sonic discordance when a sound moves from one side of the room to the other.

Speaker Placement

Once you have selected your speakers, it is important that they be placed in positions that enable them to do the best job of reproducing the sound as it was meant to be heard, regardless of the program content. Particularly in multichannel 5.1, 6.1 or 7.1 systems, the placement of speakers can have a noticeable impact on the accuracy of the surround process.

When placing your speakers in a listening room, picture an imaginary circle starting at the center of your video screen that arcs around the room with the prime listening position, or “sweet spot,” at the center of the circle. Depending on the number of speakers in your

there is a recommended placement along the

system, circle for each speaker, though the specific construction of your room, taking into account the available

bookcases, or floor space at which the speakers

walls may be placed will obviously have some impact on where the speakers are ultimately located. As a general rule, try to place all speakers so that they are positioned at the same height as your ears when you are seated at the prime listening position.

Use the following suggestions as a guide the changes needed to fit the speakers to your room. Don’t be afraid to experiment a bit until you find the

, and make

right combination of locations that works for you. At the end of the day, place to put the speakers;

there is no real “right” or “wrong”

work to optimize their loca tions so that audio moves across the front of the room smoothly, without seeming to jump from one speaker to another

Center Channel Speaker

The ideal location for the center channel speaker is at “0 degrees” in our circle, directly in front of the prime listening position. Place the center channel speaker as

close to the top (or bottom) of the video screen as possible so that when you position the front left/right speakers the tweeters of all three front channel speak-

rs are within 24" of one another.

Front Left/Right Speakers

The recommended placement for front left/right

peakers is at the 30-degree position with reference

s to the center channel speaker. The distance between them should be about the same as the distance from the center channel speaker to the prime listening position.

Although the natural tendency is to place the speakers so they are parallel to the wall behind them, and thus in line with the video screen, the preferred placement is to angle the speakers slightly (“toe in”) so that they point at the prime listening position.

Surround Speakers for 5.1 Systems

In a 5.1 surround system, an additional pair of left/right speakers is added. Although many believe that these speakers should be placed at the rear of the room, the preferred position for them is at the sides of the room, with rear placement a second

option when room conditions prevent the use of sidemounted surround speakers.

When side-wall placement is possible, place the left/right surround speakers at a point that is 110 degrees along our circle from the center of the video screen. This translates to placing them to the side and slightly behind your preferred listening position. If pos-

ible, angle the speakers in slightly so that they are

s pointing toward the listener’s ears.

If it is not possible to place the surround speakers at the sides of the room, the alternate position is at the

ack of the room, at a spot that is about 150 degrees

b around our circle from the center of the video screen. Another way to spot the optimal, alternate rear-wall mounting position is to place the left surround speaker on the back wall so that it points directly at the front right speaker, and to have the right surround speaker point directly at the front left speaker. If possible, aim the surround speakers so that they point “in” toward the listening area, rather than perpendicular to the walls.

5.1 Placement Diagram

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enter Speaker

Video Screen

ront Right Speaker

Front Left

Speaker

Side Surround

Left Speaker

ide Surround

Right Speaker

Back Surround

Speaker

Listening Position

110 ° 110 °

0°

6.1-Channel System

Center Speaker

Video Screen

Front Right

Speaker

Front Left

Speaker

Side Surround

Left Speaker

Back Surround

Left Speaker

Side Surround Right Speaker

Back Surround

Right Speaker

90°

150°

90°

150°

30° 30°

Surround Speakers for 6.1 Systems

A 6.1 surround speaker adds an additional center back surround speaker to the system, enabling you to enjoy the benefits of advanced surround modes such as Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES and Harman Kardon’s

y Logic 7/7.1 processing.

proprietar To step up to a 6.1 system, first place the speakers

for a 5.1 system, as shown on page 18. The “sixth” speaker should ideally be placed at the center of the

s rear wall, pointing directly toward the front

room’ center channel speaker.

NOTE: The 6.1-channel configuration is not recommended for the AVR 240.We strongly recommend a 7.1-channel installation as described below.When

6.1-channel materials are played through a 7.1-chan nel system, the same surround back channel information is played through both the left and right surround back speakers

If you are only able to install a single surround back speaker at this time, you will not be able to run the full EzSet+ 7.1-channel calibration procedure. In that case, we suggest you install all of your speakers

except the surround back speaker, and run the EzSet+ procedure for a 5.1-channel system (see page 24). gle surround back speaker to the

After

EzSet+

Speaker Outputs

has finished,

connect the sin

left Surround Back

9. Then follow the instructions

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tarting on page 26 for manual setup to manually

s configure your surround back speaker.

We recommend that you consider adding a second surround back speaker as soon as possible.

Surround Speakers for 7.1 Systems

or the ultimate home theater experience, a 7.1 sur-

ound system uses both traditional surround left/right

r channels and a surround back left/right speaker pair. In a 7.1 system, the front left/center/right speakers remain in the same place as they would be for a 5.1

r 6.1 system, but due to the number of speakers

o involved, the placement of the surround speakers is different.

In a 7.1 system, you should place the main surround left/right speakers at the 90-degree point on our circle.A good way to visualize proper surround speaker positioning for 7.1 is to place the speakers directly to the left and right of the ears of someone sitting in the prime listening spot. The two speakers should ideally face toward each other.

The additional set of Surround Back Left/Right speakers is placed at about 150 degrees on the circle, pointing inward toward the listening area. The easiest way to visualize the placement of these speakers is to place the surround back left speaker directly opposite the right front speaker and to place the surround back left speaker directly opposite the left front speaker.

7.1-Channel System

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

** MASTER MENU **

INPUT SETUP AUDIO SETUP SURROUND SELECT EzSet+ MANUAL SETUP ADVANCED

Since subwoofers produce nondirectional sound, they may be placed almost anywhere in a room. Actual placement should be based on room size and shape

nd the type of subwoofer used. One method of find-

ng the optimal location for a subwoofer is to begin by

i 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

t your normal listening position, and then walk

a 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 sub-

oofer’s manufacturer, or you may wish to experiment

w with the best location for a subwoofer in your listening room.

NOTES ON SPEAKER PLACEMENT:

1. The limitations of your listening room, including the

placement of walls and furniture, may make it difficult to follow the speaker placement suggestions shown above. Depending on the specific layout of the room, here are some ways to compensate for unusual conditions:

• Try to follow the suggested placement, but move the speakers within a few feet from the preferred locations.

• Regardless of where they are placed, always try to make certain that the main surround speakers are the same distance from the front speakers. (For example, try not to have the right surround speaker further back into the room than the left surround speaker.)

• If it is not possible to wall-mount or place speakers on a shelf, consider the use of optional floor stands, available for many speakers.

2. When using ceiling-mounted in-wall speakers, follow the same guidelines shown for conventional floor or shelf-mounted speakers.

System Setup

Once the speakers have been placed in the room and connected, the remaining steps in the setup process are to configure each source input to match the physi-

select a surround

cal connections you have made

, mode and run the EzSet+ procedure, which will automatically program the AVR 240’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 240 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 replace the power cord with one that has a lower current capacity.

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. Press the

ain Power Switch

1 i

n until it latches and the word “OFF” on the top of the switch disappears inside the front panel. Note

Power Indicator 2 will turn amber,

that the

ndicating 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

erformance of your remote control.

4. Install the three supplied AAA batteries in the

emote as shown. Be certain to follow the (+)

nd (–) polarity indicators that are on the top of

a the battery compartment.

5. Turn the AVR 240 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

deg. When the unit is turned

on, the entire list of options will briefly light for both the Input Indicators Ú and the Surround

Mode Indicators

ˆ. 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 Ùı

will display the unit’s status, the Power Indicator

2 will turn blue, and the accent light inside the

olume Control

Ò 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 tem. These easy-to-read displays give you a clear picture of the current status of the unit and make it easy to see which selection you are making.

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

Monitor Out Jack

composite or S-video In order to view the AVR 240’s displays, the correct video source must be selected on the video display. The on-screen menus are not available when a ponent video display is in use.

IMPORTANT NOTE: When viewing the on-screen menus using a CR any direct-view CRT monitor or television, it is important that they not be left on the screen for an extended period

The constant display of a static image such as

of time

AVR 240’s on-screen display sys-

Video or S-Video

cV on the rear panel to the

input of your

-based projector,

TV or projector

plasma display or

com-

these menus or other still images may cause the image to be permanently “burned into” the projection tubes, plasma screen or CRT. This type of damage is not cov-

red by the AVR 240 warranty and may not be covered

y the projector/TV set’s warranty.

he AVR 240 has two on-screen display modes,

T “Semi-OSD” and “Full-OSD.” When making configuration adjustments, it is recommended that the full-OSD mode be used. This will place a menu on the screen,

aking 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 press the

Digital Select Button q and then

⁄/¤

Buttons n to scroll through the

list of options as they appear in the on-screen display or the

Upper Display Line P.

To use the full-OSD menu system, press the

Button

v. When the menu is on the screen, press

⁄/¤

the

Buttons n until the on-screen ›cursor

OSD

is next to the item you wish to adjust, and then press

Set Button p to adjust that item. The menus

the 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 and changing the item titled

OUT

When the full-OSD menu system is used,

ADVANCED SELECT menu,

FULL OSD TIME

(see page 42).

OSD

will appear in the Upper Display Line P to remind you that a video display must be used. When the semi-OSD system is used in conjunction with the dis-

the on-screen display will

crete configuration buttons

, show the current menu selection. That selection will also be shown in the

Lower Display Line ı, depending on which

the

Upper Display Line P or

parameter is being adjusted.

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