Harman-Kardon AVR 240 User Manual

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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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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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! 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.)

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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.

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

* INPUT SETUP *

INPUT :DVD NAME: COMPONENT IN:COMP V 1 DIGITAL IN:COAXIAL 1 AUTO POLL :OFF

BACK TO MASTER MENU

Setting the System Configuration Memory

The AVR 240 features an advanced memory system that enables you to establish different configurations depending on the input source or the surround mode. This flexibility enables you to customize the way in

hich you listen to various types of program materials

w and have the AVR 240 memorize those settings. This means, for example, that if you mostly use your DVD player for watching movies, you may configure your

VD source to default to a particular digital input and

D surround mode each time you select it, optimizing

our home theater for cinematic materials. Once these

y settings are made, they will automatically be recalled whenever you select that input.

In addition to the previously mentioned settings, which always vary with the input, you may also choose to set different speaker size configurations for each input. In most cases, this is not required; thus the factory default keeps these settings 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 27 to select the Independent mode for speaker configuration.

The first time you use the AVR 240, we recommend that you take advantage of the simplicity of configuring the system using the EzSet+ process, which takes the guesswork out of speaker size and delay settings, and balances the speaker output levels to tailor the AVR’s sound presentation to your specific system and room. Before beginning the EzSet+ procedure, there are a few adjustments that need to be made to ensure accurate results.

The factory default settings for the AVR 240 have all inputs configured for an analog audio input except for the DVD input, where the

b is the default, and the Video 2 input,

Input 1

where the

Optical Digital Audio Input 1 g is the

Coaxial Digital Audio

default. The default speaker settings are for “Small” at all positions, and the subwoofer on.

The default surround mode setting for all sources using an analog input is the Logic 7 Music mode. Dolby Digital or DTS will always be automatically selected any time a source with digital encoding in that for

mat is in use.When a Dolby Digital 2.0 source is detected, the AVR 240 will automatically add Dolby Pro Logic II or IIx processing. Once a surround mode is selected for a particular source, the AVR 240 will default to that surround mode the next time the source is selected, unless the input signal is in a Dolby Digital or DTS digital format. For Dolby Digital and DTS materials, the AVR 240 will default to the surround mode encoded in the bitstream. As explained on pages 37–38, you may select from a limited number of other surround modes for these materials. If you wish to have the AVR 240 default to one of these alternate surround modes each time a

Dolby

Digital

DTS

source is encountered, you may use the Default Surround Mode setting in the

SELECT

submenu (see page 39).

ADVANCED

Before using the unit, you will probably want to pro-

ram the settings for most inputs so that they are

roperly configured to reflect the use of digital or ana-

p log audio inputs, component video inputs and the surround mode specifics of your home theater system. Remember that since the AVR 240 memorizes these

ettings for each input independently, you will need to

s make some of these adjustments for each input used. However, once they are made, further adjustment is only required when system components are changed.

To make this process as quick and easy as possible, we suggest that you use the full-OSD system with the on-screen menus, and step through each input. It is also a good idea to set the configuration data in the order these items are listed in the

, as some settings require a specific entry

MASTER

in a prior menu item. It is recommended that you record your settings for each input using the worksheets in the appendix to this manual, in the event there is a power loss or if you need to reenter the settings for some other reason.

Input Setup

The first step in configuring the AVR 240 is to configure each input. Once an input is configured, the Digital Input, Component Video Input and Surround Mode will “attach” themselves to that input and be stored in a nonvolatile memory.The later selection of that input will automatically recall those settings. For that reason, the procedures described below must be repeated for each input source so that you have the opportunity to customize each source to your specific listening requirements. However, once made, they need not be changed again unless you need to alter a setting.

When using the full-OSD system to make the setup adjustments, the

press the

MASTER MENU (Figure 1) appears.The

OSD Button v once so that

cursor will be next to the INPUT Press the

Set Button p to enter the menu and the

INPUT SETUP menu (Figure 2) will appear on the screen. Press the

‹/›

Buttons o until the

desired input name appears on the first line, being indicated in the front-panel Ú. If the input will use the standard left/right analog inputs and will not use

component video, no further

adjustment is needed.

NOTE: The DIGITAL IN line will default to COAXIAL 1 when the DVD

Similarly, when the Video 2 input is selected,

DIGITAL IN line will default to

the OPTICAL 1.

all settings for

SETUP

as well as

Input Indicators

input is selected.

line

›

Figure 2

he AVR 240 offers you the opportunity to rename

T any source (except the tuner) to customize it for your particular equipment configuration – e.g. to designate the source input to which you have connected a VCR, or a DVD-Audio player. This name will appear in the Upper Display Line P and in the on-screen display whenever that source input is selected. rename a source, press the

¤ Button n until the

If you wish to

› cursor is pointing to the NAME: line. Press the

Set Button p.

⁄ Button n to scroll through the letters of the

A flashing box will appear. Press the

alphabet first in upper case, then in lower case, then the numerals 0 through 9, and then followed by the symbols ! ‘ ( ) * + , - . / ; < = > ? [ ] and then a blank space. Use the reverse order. Use the

¤ Button n to scroll in the

‹/› Buttons o to move

from one character to the previous or following character. You may create a name of up to 14 characters, including spaces. Press the

Set Button p when

you have finished entering the name, and then press

¤ Button n to proceed to the next setting.

the

If your system includes any sources that are equipped

Y/Pr/Pb component video outputs, the AVR 240

with is able to switch them to send the proper signals to your video display. Each of the two

Video Inputs

added system flexibility

Input

›ﬁ may be assigned to a source for

The

› may be assigned to any one of the DVD,

Tuner, CD or Tape inputs. The

Input

ﬁ may be assigned to any one of the

Component

Video

Component Video 2

Video 1

(VCR), Video 2 (Cable/Sat),Video 3 (TV) or 6/8-

If your system does not include

Channel Direct inputs

. component video at this time, or if you do not need to change these defaults, press the

¤ Button n to

go to the next setting. To change the Component Video assignment, first

make certain that the cursor is pointing to the COMPONENT IN line on the menu screen, and then press the desired input. input has been selected, press the to go to the next setting

‹/› Buttons o until you see the

When the desired

component video

¤ Button n

If you wish to associate one of the digital inputs with the selected input source, press the

Button n

on the remote while the INPUT SETUP menu

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

* SURROUND SELECT *

DOLBY SURROUND DTS LOGIC 7 DSP(SURR) VMAx STEREO

BACK TO MASTER MENU

* AUDIO SETUP *

TONE :IN BASS :0 TREBLE :0

BACK TO MASTER MENU

The

Bridge

The

Bridge

The

Bridge

(Figure 2) is on the screen, and the on-screen cursor will drop down to the

‹/›

the

Buttons o until the name of the desired

igital input appears.To return to the analog input,

ress the buttons until the word

p When the correct digital input jack appears, press the

Button n once so that the ›cursor appears

next to

BACK TO MASTER MENU, and

et Button

ress the

p T

o change the digital input at any time using the discrete function buttons and the semi-OSD system, press the

Digital Select Button q on the remote.

Within five seconds, make your input selection using

⁄/¤

the

Buttons n until the desired digital or

analog input is shown in the and in the lower line of the on-screen display. Press the

Set Button p to enter the new digital input

assignment. Some digital video input sources, such as a cable box

or HDTV set-top, may change between analog and digital outputs, depending on which channel is in use. The AVR 240’s Auto Polling feature allows you to avoid losing the audio feed when this happens by automatically searching both analog and digital connections for a signal. Digital audio is the default, and the unit will automatically switch to the analog audio if the digital audio stream stops.

In cases where only a digital source is used, such as for a DVD player, you may wish to disable the Auto Polling feature to prevent the AVR from trying to “find” an analog source when the digital source is paused. To turn Auto Polling off for any input, first make certain

›

that the

cursor is pointing to the AUTO POLL

line on the menu screen. Next, press the ‹/ Buttons o so that OFF appears. To restore the Auto Polling feature, repeat the procedure at any time

ON appears.

so that

DMP has been selected as the source

When input,

an additional line will appear in this menu that lets you select whether you wish to allow your iPod to continue charging while docked in when the AVR 240 is turned off and placed in Standby mode.

o make your selection, press the

T n until the › cursor is next to the line reading RECHARGE IN ST-BY. Press the ‹/› Buttons o until the word YES appears if you wish charging to continue, The Bridge

will remain lit when the Standby mode to indicate that charging is taking place.The default setting is

od will not continue to charge when the

iP is turned off, even though remains connected to the AVR.

22 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

DIGITAL IN line. Press

NALOGappears.

Upper Display Line P

›

⁄/¤ Buttons

and the blue lighting on

VR 240 is in

NO, in which the docked

VR 240

When all needed adjustments have been made, press

the

Button n until the ›cursor is next to

BACK TO MASTER MENU to continue

ith the system configuration.

Audio Setup

This menu allows you to configure the tone controls. If

ou do not wish to change those settings at this time,

y proceed to the next menu screen. However, to make configuration changes to those parameters, make certain that the screen with the

ETUP

MASTER MENU (Figure 1) is on

› cursor pointing to the AUDIO

ine, and press the Set Button p.The

AUDIO SETUP menu (Figure 3) will appear.

Figure 3

The first line controls whether or not the bass/treble tone controls are in the signal path. The normal default is for them to be in-line, but if you wish to remove them from the circuit for “flat” response, first make certain that the

› cursor is pointing to the TONE

line on the menu and press the ‹/› Buttons o so that OUT appears.

If you wish to leave the tone controls in the signal path, make sure that

IN appears on the TONE

line, using the ‹/› Buttons o to adjust this setting if necessary.The amount of boost or cut for bass and treble may be adjusted by up to ±10dB, in 2dB

⁄/¤

increments, by pressing the

› cursor is next to BASS or TREBLE

that the

Buttons n so

depending on which setting you wish to adjust. Next, press the

‹/› Buttons o until the desired setting

is shown. When all desired changes have been made on this

menu, press the sor is next to the

¤ Button n so that the › cur-

BACK TO MASTER MENU

line; press the Set Button p.

Surround Setup

he next step is to set the surround mode you wish

to use with the input that was previously selected in

INPUT SETUP menu. Since surround

the modes are a matter of personal taste, feel free to select any mode you wish – you may change it later

, to make it easier to establish the initial

However parameters for the AVR 240, it is best to select Dolby

II or Logic 7 for most analog inputs. In the

Logic

Pro

case of inputs such as a CD Player, Tape Deck or Tuner, you may wish to set the mode to Stereo (“Surround Off”) as they are not typically used with

ultichannel program material, and it is unlikely that

ound-encoded material will be used. Alternatively,

Logic 7 Music mode is a good choice for stereo-

the only source material. See pages 34–35 for more information on available surround modes.

When selecting surround modes for digital program

aterial, the AVR 240 will always examine the data

m stream and automatically select Dolby Digital or DTS as applicable.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• You will not be able to access any of the Dolby Digital or DTS Digital modes unless a source signal in that format is present. Thus, in order to make adjustments to the output levels and delay settings (if available) for these modes, you will need to play a source in that format, such as a DVD.

• You will not be able to access any of the 6.1- or

7.1-channel modes; such as Dolby Digital EX, DTS Neo:6 (6CH), 7-channel Stereo and Logic 7/7.1; unless the AVR 240 has been configured for 6.1-/

7.1-channel operation by setting the surround back speaker channels to the

SPEAKER SIZE submenu, which is

accessed from the

SMALL or LARGE using

MANUAL SETUP sub-

menu. See page 27 for more information. Note that the AVR 240 is configured for 6.1/7.1 operation by default.

It is easiest to complete the surround setup using the full-OSD on-screen menus, although you may also use the remote control buttons for each mode group (see pages 12–13). From the (Figure 1),

press the

MASTER MENU

⁄/¤

Buttons n until the

cursor is next to the SURROUND SELECT line.Then press the Set Button p until the SURROUND SELECT submenu (Figure 3) is on the screen.

Figure 4

Each of the option lines on this menu (Figure 4) selects the surround mode category, and within each

of those categories there will be a choice of the specific mode options.The choice of modes will

y according to the speaker configuration in your

var

›

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

* DOLBY SURROUND *

MODE:DOLBY DIGITAL

CENTER WIDTH:---D

IMENSION :---PANORAMA :---NIGHT :OFF UPSAMPLING :----

BACK TO SURROUND SELECT

* DOLBY SURROUND *

MODE:DOLBY PLIIx MUSIC

CENTER WIDTH:3 DIMENSION :0 PANORAMA :OFF NIGHT :---UPSAMPLING :OFF

BACK TO SURROUND SELECT

system. When the SURR BACK line of the SPEAKER SIZE submenu (Figure 12 on page

27) is set to

NONE, the AVR 240 will be configured

for 5.1-channel operation, and only the modes appro-

riate to a five-speaker system will appear. When the

p SURR BACK line of the SPEAKER SIZE submenu (Figure 12) is set to SMALL or LARGE the AVR 240 will be configured for

6.1/7.1-channel operation, and additional modes such as Dolby Digital EX and DTS-ES will appear, as they are only available when six main speakers are present. In addition, some of the modes available in the AVR 240 will not appear unless a digital source is selected and is playing the correct bitstream. Remember that when 6.1-channel program material is playing, the same information will be heard through both of the surround back speakers.

To select the mode that will be used as the initial default for an input, first press the

⁄/¤

n until the on-screen cursor is next to the

desired mode’s master category name, such as

DOLBY SURROUND, DTS, LOGIC 7, DSP (SURR), VMAx or STEREO. Next,

press the

Set Button p to view the submenu.

Press the choices, and then press the the cursor is next to

‹/›

Buttons o to scroll through the

Button n so that

BACK TO MASTER

to continue the setup process.

The following few paragraphs detail the instructions for surround mode categories with several mode options or with other available settings.

On the

DOLBY SURROUND menu (Fig. 5), choices include Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II (Movie, Music and Game), Dolby Pro Logic IIx (Movie, Music and Game),

Dolby

Dolby 3 Stereo

Logic

Pro Dolby Virtual Speaker Reference (2- or 3-speaker mode) and Dolby Virtual Speaker Wide (2-, 3-, 4- or 5-speaker mode).

vailability of the

Dolby and the various Dolby Virtual Speaker modes may vary depending on the type of incoming audio signal. F complete description of the different Dolby Surround modes, see pages 34–35.

The Dolby Digital EX and Dolby Pro Logic IIx modes are only available when the system is set for 6.1/7.1 operation by configuring the Surround Back speakers to

SMALL or LARGE, as described on page 27

or using EzSet+. When a disc is playing with a Dolby

soundtrack that contains a special

Digital in the data stream, the Dolby Digital EX mode will be selected automatically. It may also be selected using this menu or through the front-panel or remote controls, as shown on page 33.

Buttons

3 Stereo

“flag”

or a

signal

Figure 5

When the cursor is at the MODE line, press the ‹/ Buttons o to select the desired Dolby Surround mode. If a Dolby Digital source is playing, the initial mode will automatically be selected, depending on the configuration of your system (e.g., 5.1 or 7.1) and the number of channels in the source being played. You may also select a combination mode that applies postprocessing so that Dolby Pro Logic IIx may be used to create back surround channels from a 2.0 or 5.1 source.This will appear in the

MODE line by showing both the Dolby Digital mode and the second mode, separated by a plus sign (e.g.,

D+DOLBY PRO LOGIC II MUSIC

Keep in mind that the Dolby Digital EX and Dolby Pro Logic IIx modes are only available when the AVR is set for 6.1/7.1 operation.

When Dolby Pro Logic II Music or Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music is selected as the listening mode, three special settings are available to tailor the sound field to your listening environment and your individual taste and preferences. (When other Dolby Surround modes, such as Dolby Pro Logic II Movie, are selected, dashed lines will indicate that these settings are not active.)

•

Center Width: This setting adjusts the balance of the vocal information in the front soundstage, between the center and front left/right speakers. The lower settings spread the center channel sound more broadly into the left and right channels A higher number (up to “7”) produces a tighter center channel presentation.

•

Dimension: This setting alters the perceived depth of the surround field by creating a shallower presentation that appears to move sounds toward the front of the room, or a deeper presentation that appears to move the center of the sound field toward the back of the room. The setting of “0” is a neutral

with the range of adjustment shown as

default, “R-3” for a deeper, rear-oriented sound to “F-3” for a shallower,

anorama:Switch this setting on or off to add an

•

front-oriented sound.

enveloping wraparound presentation that increases the perception of sound along the sides of the room.

To change these parameters, press the ¤ Button n while the DOLBY is on the screen until the

SURROUND

› cursor is pointing to the

DOLBY

submenu

line on the menu with the parameter you wish to change.Then, press the

‹/› Buttons o to alter

the setting to your taste. When a Dolby Digital source is playing and the

DOLBY DIGITAL mode is selected, the Night mode settings may be available, if the program material is encoded for Night mode, as in Figure 6.

›

Figure 6

The Night mode is a feature of Dolby Digital that uses special processing to preserve the dynamic range and full intelligibility of a movie soundtrack while reducing the peak level. This prevents abruptly loud transitions from disturbing others, without reducing the sonic

impact of a digital source.The Night mode is only available when specially encoded Dolby Digital signals are played.

To adjust the Night mode setting, make certain that the

› cursor is on the NIGHT line of the DOLBY SURROUND

submenu. Next, press the ‹/›

Buttons o to choose between the following set- tings, as they appear in the on-screen display:

OFF: When OFF is highlighted, the Night mode will not function.

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

MAX: When MAX is highlighted, a more severe compression algorithm will be applied.

We recommend that you select the a starting point and change to the

MAX setting later,

if desired. The Night mode may also be adjusted directly any

Digital source is playing by

time a compatible pressing the ton is pressed,

Dolby

Night Mode Button l. When the but-

D-RANGE OFF will appear in

the lower third of the video screen and in the

Display Line

ı. Press the ¤ Button n within

3 seconds to select the desired setting The last option line in this menu is the setting to tur

the unit’s upsampling feature on or off. In normal use, this feature is turned off, which means that digital sources are processed at their native sample rate. For

a 48kHz digital source will be processed at

example 48kHz. However, the AVR 240 allows you to upsample the incoming 48kHz signals to 96kHz for added resolution.

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

MID setting as

Lower

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

To take advantage of this feature, press the ¤ Button n so that the › cursor is next to the UPSAMPLING line and press the ‹/›

uttons

s only available for the Dolby Pro Logic II-Music,

ntil ONappears. Note that this feature

o u

Dolby Pro Logic II-Movie, Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby 3 Stereo modes.

When all settings for Dolby surround mode setup have been made, press the

ursor is next to BACK TO SURROUND

SELECT

return to the On the

DTS menu, the choices made with the ‹/

¤ Button n so that the ›

, and press the Set Button p to

SURROUND SELECT submenu.

›

Buttons o on the remote are determined by a combination of the type of program material in use and whether the 5.1- or 6.1/7.1-channel configuration is in use.

When a DTS source is playing, the choice of modes for 7.1 systems will vary according to the type of program source (DTS Stereo, DTS 5.1, DTS 96/24, DTS-ES Matrix or DTS-ES Discrete). Press the

‹/›

Buttons o to scroll through the choices that are available for your system and the program in use.

With no source playing, or while an analog audio source is playing, you will only be able to view the DTS Neo:6 surround mode choices. These include DTS Neo:6 3-channel Cinema mode (recommended when front left, right and center speakers are present but no surround speakers are available), DTS Neo:6 5-channel Cinema mode (for movies or television), DTS Neo:6 5-channel Music mode (optimized for music-only materials),

and DTS Neo:6 6-channel Cinema and Music modes (available when the Surround Back speaker channels are configured as

LARGE or SMALL; see page 27).

either When the 5.1 configuration is in use, the AVR will

automatically select the 5.1 version of DTS processing when a DTS data stream is selected.

-ES

When the 6.1/7.1 mode is selected,

the DTS Discrete mode will automatically be activated when a DTS source with the ES Discrete “flag” is in use. When

disc is in use, you may select the DTS-

a non-ES

DTS ES Matrix mode through this menu to create a full eight-channel

When a DTS 96/24 signal is detected,

surround mode.

the AVR 240

defaults to the DTS surround mode, but reproduces

-resolution materials that are present due to

the higher the higher sampling rate automatically. See page 34 for a complete explanation of the DTS modes.

When the incoming bitstream is a DTS digital signal, the AVR 240’s sophisticated microprocessor allows you to select a

“combination”

mode that applies post-

processing so that Dolby Pro Logic IIx or DTS Neo:6

may be used to create back surround channels from a

2.0 or 5.1 source.This will appear in the

MODE line

by showing both the digital mode and the second

ode, separated by a plus sign (e.g.,

OLBY PRO LOGIC II MUSIC

OGIC 7menu, the choicesmade with

n the

‹/›

the

Buttons o on the remote are determined

TS+

)

by whether the 5.1- or 6.1/7.1-channel configuration is in use. In either case, the selection of a Logic 7

ode enables Harman Kardon’s exclusive Logic 7

m processing to create fully enveloping, multichannel surround sound from either two-channel Stereo or Matrix-encoded programming such as VHS cassettes, laser discs or television broadcasts produced with Dolby surround.

You may select from the Music, Cinema or Enhance modes.They work best with two-channel music recordings, surround-encoded programs or standard two-channel programming of any type, respectively. The Logic 7 modes are not available when either Dolby Digital or DTS digital soundtracks are in use. See page 34 for a complete explanation of the Logic 7 modes.

DSP(SURR) menu, the choices made

On the

‹/›

with the

Buttons o on the remote select from

one of the DSP surround modes that are designed for use with two-channel stereo programs to create a variety of sound field presentations.The choices available are Hall 1, Hall 2 and Theater. The Hall and Theater modes are designed for multichannel installations, and are available in 5.1- or 6.1-channel versions. See pages 34–35 for a complete explanation of the DSP surround modes.

VMAx menu offers virtual processing that deliv

The ers a full surround field when only the front left and right speakers are installed. The

NEAR mode is rec-

ommended for situations where the speakers are less

The

than five feet from the listening position.

FAR

mode is optimized for installations where the listening area is more than five feet from the speakers.

STEREO menu, the choices made with

On the

‹/›

the

Buttons o on the remote may either turn

the surround processing off for a traditional two-channel stereo presentation, or select

STEREO,depending on whether a 5.1 or

5 STEREO or

6.1/7.1 configuration is in use.The latter modes feed regardless

a two-channel presentation to all speakers of the number of speakers in use an

explanation of the 5 Stereo and 7 Stereo modes.

MODE:

NOTE ON

ANALOG BYP

ASS

See page 35 for

If an analog audio source is selected and you have full-range front speakers, you may select an analog bypass two-channel mode in which the analog signal is routed directly

from the input to the volume control, without being digitized or processed. The analog bypass mode is selected as one of the surround modes.

First, make sure to remove the tone controls from the

one Mode Button 5.If

ircuitry by pressing the

ONE OUTmessage appears in the Lower

Display Line

ı, then simply wait a few seconds for

the message to disappear. Otherwise, press the Buttons )o until TONE OUT does appear.

Then, press the

Stereo Mode Select Button R

on the remote, or press the Surround Mode Group

7 on the front panel until the Stereo

Selector

odes are selected. Scroll through the stereo modes

m by pressing either the

Stereo Mode Select Button R or the Surround Mode Selector 8 until SURROUND OFF appears in the Lower Display Line

direction of your scroll, the DSP

Indicator

ı and on screen. Depending on the

Surround Mode

ˆ may or may not be lit. Continue to

scroll for the DSP indicator to appear or disappear. When the DSP

Surround Mode Indicator ˆ is lit,

the input signal is being digitized and bass management settings will be applied. For example, if you have set the front speakers to be selected. When the DSP

Indicator

ˆ is not lit, analog bypass mode is

SMALL, this setting will

Surround Mode

engaged. The AVR will automatically configure the front speakers as

LARGE, overriding your manual configuration. See page 27 for more information on speaker setup.

After the selections are made on the Dolby, DTS, Logic 7, DSP (Surround), VMAx or Stereo menus,

⁄/¤

press the moves to the

line and press the Set Button p.

Buttons n so that the cursor

TO MASTER

BACK

Automated Speaker Setup Using EzSet+

The AVR 240 is one of the first receivers in its class to offer automated speaker setup This process greatly simplifies the installation of your new receiver by using a series of test signals and the power of an advanced digital signal processing system to eliminate the need for manual adjustment of speaker “size”, crossover, delay and output level

With EzSet+

settings you to errors in speaker connections that prevent a speaker from functioning.

EzSet+ enables you to calibrate your system in a fraction of the time it would take to enter the settings manually, and with results that rival those achieved with expensive test equipment and time-consuming procedures.The end result is a system calibration profile that enables your new receiver to deliver the best possible sound, no matter what type of speakers you have or what the dimensions of your listening room are

and system calibration.

your new receiver even alerts

‹/›

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

* EzSet+ *

MEASUREMENT : STOP SETTING LEVEL SPEAKER CHECK : - - - SPEAKER DELAY : - - - SPEAKER LEVEL : - - - SPEAKER SIZE : - - - SPEAKER X-OVER: - - - SAVE SETTINGS : - - - BACK TO MASTER MENU

* EzSet+ *

WARNING

During measurements p

lease maintain silence. Loud test signal bursts will be heard.

Place Microphone at l

istening position and plug into Headphone Jack

Do you want to start EzSet+ ?

YES NO

We recommend that you take advantage of the precision of EzSet+ to calibrate your system, but if desired you may also make any of the configuration settings

anually, or trim the settings provided by EzSet+ by

ollowing the instructions on pages 26 through 31.

f If you wish to configure your AVR manually, or if for

some reason your EzSet+ microphone is unavailable,

ou may still do so by following the instructions on

y pages 26–31.

Step 1: EzSet+ requires that your listening room have as little background noise as possible to avoid interfer-

ng with the measurement of tones produced by your

R during the setup procedure.Turn off all loud fans,

A air conditioners and other equipment, and try to avoid making any noise during the process.

Step 2: The EzSet+ microphone should be placed in either your usual listening position or, if there is a large seating area, the center of the room, at the listeners’ ear level. You may find it convenient to use a camera tripod for stable placement of the EzSet+ microphone at the correct height. The microphone includes a threaded insert on the bottom for tripod mounting.

Step 3: Plug the EzSet+ microphone into the AVR 240’s

Headphone Jack 4, making certain

that the mini-plug to 1/4" phone plug adaptor supplied with the microphone is firmly connected. The microphone cable is approximately 20 feet long, which should accommodate most listening room situations. If required, you may use an optional extension cable, available at most electronics stores, for use in larger rooms. However, we recommend that you avoid using extension cords for the microphone cable, as they may adversely affect the test results.

Step 4: Once the microphone is properly positioned and plugged in, proceed to the EzSet+ menus by first pressing the

MASTER

⁄/¤ Buttons n to move the on-screen cursor

EzSet+ menu line. Press the Set Button

to the

OSD Button v to bring the

to the screen.

p to move to the next screen (Figure 7). Step 5: The first screen of the EzSet+ system will

now appear to remind you to plug in the microphone. If you have not already done so

Headphone Jack 4 as described in Steps

into the

, plug the microphone

2 and 3. When you are ready to proceed, make certain that the cursor is pointing to Set Button p.

EzSet+

the

If you do not wish to continue with

press the

process

that the cursor points to

Button

p to return to the MASTER MENU.

YES and press the

‹/› Buttons o so

NO, and then press the Set

Note that if you attempt to move to the next menu without plugging in the microphone, a reminder message will flash at the bottom of the screen.

Next,

press the

Figure 7

Figure 8

Step 6: After entering YES to start the EzSet+ sys- tem, you will next see a warning message (Figure 8), and the screen will then change to the main EzSet+ menu. The

WARNING screen is a reminder that in order for the system to perform accurate measurements, it is important that the listening room be as quiet as possible.After 5 seconds, the screen will change again to display the main EzSet+ menu (Figure 9).

IMPORTANT NOTE: Anyone with hearing that is sensitive to loud noises should leave the room at this point, or use ear protection sufficient to reduce the noise level. Inexpensive foam-style ear plugs, available at most drug stores,

may be used to reduce the sound level to a tolerable level. If you are uncomfortable with, or cannot tolerate, loud sounds and do not use some sort of ear protection, we strongly recommend that you leave the room and ask someone else to run the EzSet+ process, or that you do not use EzSet+ and enter the configuration settings manually, as described on pages 26–31.

Step 7: While the main EzSet+ menu is visible, you

or monitor

may start and stop the calibration process

, the progress of the measurements and view the results.When the screen first appears, you will see MEASUREMENT: STOP on the first line of the menu list. To start the EzSet+ test process, you must first tell the system how many speakers are in your system. To do that, choose one of these two options:

If your system includes a full complement of seven

•

main speakers (front left, center, front right, surround right, surround back right, surround back

surround left) and a subwoofer, press the

left,

‹/›

Buttons o so that 7.1 appears to the right of

MEASUREMENT,

and then press the

Set Button p to start EzSet+.

If your system includes a traditional surround speaker

• complement of five main speakers (front left, center, front right, surround right, surround left) and a sub-

oofer, press the

ppears to the right of MEASUREMENT,and

a then press the

‹/› B

uttons

o s

o that 5.1

Set Button p to start EzSet+. To

stop the calibration process at any time, press the

⁄/¤ Buttons n to move the on-screen cur-

or to the

‹/› Buttons o so that STOP appears and

then press the

EASUREMENTline; press the

Set Button p.

NOTE: Using EzSet+ is not recommended if your sys-

tem consists of fewer than six speakers. For smaller systems, configure your receiver using the manual setup section on pages 26–31.

Figure 9

Step 8: Once EzSet+ has been started, you will hear test signals circulate among all of the speakers as the system sets the master volume level, checks for the presence of speakers, sets the distance measurement and calculates delay time settings, sets the output level for each speaker, sets the speaker “size”, and sets the speaker crossover point. During the measurement and calibration process, you may observe the progress of the testing by reading the messages that appear in the second line of the menu listing. When the EzSet+ screen first appears, it contains a series of dashes, but as the test and measurement proceeds,

you will see the following messages as the individual measurements are taken:

•

System Level: A SETTING VOLUME message will appear to indicate that the system is setting the overall volume level to the proper level as a prelude to testing the individual channels. During this test, you will see this line of the menu screen change as the volume level is adjusted.

Speaker Check: The system will circulate a test

•

signal to determine which channels have a speaker connected.

During this test,

you will see the name of each channel position displayed while a signal is sent to that speaker.

NOTE: While this test detects whether a speaker is connected to a particular output, whether the speaker is in the correct position.

it cannot determine

(F example, it can tell whether a speaker is connected to the Surround Right output, but it cannot tell whether the speaker is on the right or left side of

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

* MANUAL SETUP *

EzSet ACTIVATE:NO SPEAKER SIZE SPEAKER X-OVER DELAY ADJUST CHANNEL ADJUST

BACK TO MASTER MENU

* SPEAKER SIZE *

LEFT/RIGHT:SMALL CENTER :SMALL SURROUND :SMALL SURR BACK :SMALL SUBWOOFER :SUB BASS MGR :GLOBAL

BACK TO MANUAL SETUP

your listening room.) For that reason, we strongly recommend that you try to listen as the tone circulates, matching the name shown for each channel to

he location of the speaker. If a tone is heard from a

peaker position that does not match the on-screen

s message, stop EzSet+, exit the menus, turn your receiver off and check for proper speaker connections on the rear panel before resuming the setup.

hen this test is complete,

W to the right of

SPEAKER CHECK on the

menu screen. Speaker Delay: This test will circulate the tones

• again as the name of each channel is shown to measure the distance from the microphone to each speaker. The results of these tests will be used to set the delay time settings for each active speaker position. When this test is complete, a speaker-tomicrophone (listening position) distance will be shown to the right of the line on the menu screen.

NOTE: A/V Sync Delay must be set manually (see page 30).

•

Speaker Level: This test circulates a test signal and measures the output from each active speaker position. The results of the measurements are used to adjust the individual channel outputs as needed, so that they are identical. This is an essential element of ensuring that surround sound fields are properly reproduced. If desired, you may use the results of the automated testing as a baseline and then make manual adjustments to trim the output levels to your personal taste, following the instructions shown on page 30 or 40. When this test is

, an output level adjustment number will be

complete shown to the right of the line on the menu screen.

•

Speaker Size: The measurements and calculations for this test take place at the same time as the test signals are circulated to calculate the output levels; they are used to determine whether the speakers your system are “large” or “small” for the purposes of bass management. results of the automated testing as a baseline and then make manual adjustments to the speaker size settings independently for each source, following the instructions shown on page 27.) When this test is complete,

an output level adjustment number will be shown to the right of the line on the menu screen.

•

Speaker Crossover: The measurements and calculations for this test take place at the same time as the test signal is circulated to calculate the levels and they are used to determine the crossover setting for each speaker in your system to create a seamless transition between the frequencies sent to your main speakers and subwoofer (if available). If

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

ill be shown

YESw

SPEAKER DELAY

SPEAKER LEVEL

(If desired, you may use the

SPEAKER SIZE

desired, you may use the results of the automated testing as a baseline and then make manual adjustments to the crossover settings, following the

nstructions shown on page 28. When this test is

omplete, a crossover frequency will be shown to

c the right of the

SPEAKER X-OVER line

on the menu screen.

tep 9:When all measurements are successfully

completed, the test signals will stop and a

DONE Ð UNPLUG MIC

in the second line.

SETTINGS

The cursor will pause at SAVE

allowing you the option of selecting

TEST

message will appear

YES or NO. Unplug the microphone and store it in a safe place so that it is available to recalibrate your system if needed due to a change in speakers, preferred listening position, or a major change in the room’s furnishings (such as the addition of thick carpeting or plush furniture) that might require different settings.To enter the settings to the receiver’s memory and return to the Master Menu, make sure that appears at the

⁄/¤ Buttons n so that the on-screen cur-

the sor is pointing to

SAVE SETTINGS

RETURN TO MASTER

and press the Set Button p.

YES

line, press

NOTE: If you wish to check the test results before exiting the EzSet+ menu, press the

⁄/¤ Buttons

n so that the on-screen cursor is at the second line

of the menu listings, and then press the

‹/› Buttons

o to scroll through the list of speaker positions.

The data on each line will also be entered into the listings on the individual

SPEAKER SETUP,

DELAY ADJUST and CHANNEL ADJUST

menus once you exit EzSet+.

When you have successfully completed the EzSet+ process and made any needed adjustments to the input and surround mode configurations, your receiver

s ready for use. If you do not wish to make any man-

al adjustments to the settings, you may skip the rest

u of this section and proceed to the Basic Operation section of this manual on page 32 to learn how to operate the AVR 240, although we recommend that

ou first record your system’s settings using the work-

y sheet on page 62 in case the settings need to be reentered due to a power loss or for some other reason. For those situations where you may wish to make

change to the settings entered by EzSet+, follow the

a instructions on the following pages.

Manual Setup

Harman Kardon recommends that you use the EzSet+ procedure described on pages 24–26 to configure your receiver for operation. However, you may manually configure your AVR if you have fewer than six speakers in your system, if you have run EzSet+ but wish to make adjustments, if your EzSet+ microphone is not available, or if you simply prefer to make your adjustments manually. In addition, the A/V Sync Delay setting must be performed manually (see Delay Settings section, page 30).

To begin manual setup using the full-OSD menu system, press the MASTER MENU appears on screen. Press the

⁄/¤ Buttons n until the › cursor points to

the

MANUAL SETUP line, and press the Set

Button

p. The MANUAL SETUP menu

(Figure 11) will appear.

OSD Button v so that the

Step 10: If the measurements are not successful due

to a missing or malfunctioning speaker, an

ERROR

message and menu will appear (Figure 10). The EzSet+ system is programmed to look for speaker pairs at the front left/front right,

surround left/surround right and surround back left/surround back right positions. If the tests to any of those three channel pairs

indicates that one pair is present, the menu will show the speaker position where the tests did not report back that a speaker is present. Should this message appear, make note of the suspect speaker location, exit all menus and turn the receiver off. Check all speaker wire

but not

both of the speakers in the

NONE next to

connections and then rerun EzSet+.

Figure 11

The first line of the MANUAL

SETUP

menu indicates whether EzSet+ has been run and its settings saved. If this line indicates

YES, then you will be able to see the settings determined by EzSet+ as you view the

SPEAKER ADJUST

and CHANNEL ADJUST

SPEAKER SIZE,

X-OVER

, DELAY

submenus. If you wish to reset the speaker size,

Figure 10

crossover, output level and delay settings to their factory defaults, use the

›

the

cursor to point to this line, and then use the

‹/›

Buttons o to change this setting to NO.

may change this setting back to

EzSet+

the

⁄/¤ Buttons n to move

settings

YES to reactivate

* SPEAKER SIZE *

LEFT/RIGHT:SMALL CENTER :SMALL SURROUND :SMALL S

URR BACK :SMALL SUBWOOFER :SUB BASS MGR :GLOBAL

BACK TO MANUAL SETUP

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NOTE: If you have forgotten to unplug the EzSet+ microphone, you will be unable to access the SPEAKER SIZE, SPEAKER X-OVER

nd DELAY ADJUSTmenus.

a Adjust the submenus in the

MANUAL SETUP

submenu in order, as some settings require that previ-

us settings be established first.

Speaker Size

This menu tells the AVR 240 which type of speakers

re in use.This is important as it adjusts the settings

a that decide whether your system will use the nel” or “6-channel/7-channel” modes, as well as determining which speakers receive low-frequency (bass) information.

If you have already completed an automated setup using EzSet+ the settings calculated during that procedure will already appear. No further adjustment is required unless you wish to change a specific item to reflect your personal taste or a nonstandard system configuration.

You will first need to access the

SIZE

submenu. With the MANUAL SETUP submenu on screen, the › cursor should be pointing to the first line, use the

Button

SPEAKER SIZE. If it is not,

¤ Button n until it is, then press the Set

p. The SPEAKER SIZE submenu

will appear (see Figure 12).

Figure 12

For each of these settings, use the LARGE setting if the speakers for a particular position are traditional full-range loudspeakers. smaller, frequency-limited satellite speakers that do not reproduce sounds below 200Hz. Note that when “small” speakers are used, a subwoofer is required to reproduce low-frequency sounds

and “small” descriptions do not refer to the

“large” actual physical size of the speakers, but to their ability to reproduce low-frequency doubt as to which category consult the specifications in the speakers’ owner

or ask your dealer.

manual,

Begin the speaker setup process by making certain that the cursor is pointing toward the line, which sets the configuration for the front left and right speakers

If you wish to make a change to the

SPEAKER

Use the

SMALL setting for

Remember that the

If you are in

sounds

describes your speakers,

LEFT/RIGHT

5-chan-

“

’

front speakers’ configuration, press the

‹/›

Buttons

o so that either LARGE or SMALL appears, matching the appropriate description from the definitions

hown above.

SMALL is selected, low-frequency sounds will

When be sent only to the subwoofer output. If you choose this

ption and there is no subwoofer connected, you will

o not hear any low-frequency sounds from the front channels.

ARGEis selected, a full-range output will be

hen

ent to the front left and front right outputs. Depending

s on the choice made in the

SUBWOOFER line in this menu, bass information may also be directed to the front left/right speakers, a subwoofer or both.

NOTE ON ANALOG BYPASS MODE: If an analog audio source is selected and you have full-range front speakers, you may select an analog bypass two-channel mode in which the analog signal is routed directly from the input to the volume control, without being digitized or processed. The analog bypass mode is selected as one of the surround modes. See the note on page 24 for detailed instructions.

When the DSP in

SURROUND OFF mode, the input signal is

Surround Mode Indicator ˆ is lit

being digitized and bass management settings will be applied. For example, if you have set the front speak-

SMALL, this setting will be selected. When

ers to

Surround Mode Indicator ˆ is not lit,

the DSP analog bypass mode is engaged. The AVR will automatically configure the front speakers as

LARGE,

overriding your manual configuration.

When you have completed your selection for the front

press the

channel, move the cursor to

Press the

‹/›

Button n on the remote to

CENTER.

Buttons o on the remote

to select the option that best describes your system, based on the speaker definitions shown below.

When SMALL is selected,

low-frequency center channel sounds will be sent only to the subwoofer output. If you choose this option and there is no subwoofer connected,

you will not hear low-frequency sounds from

the center channel.

When

LARGE is selected, a full-range output will be sent to the center speaker output, and NO center channel signal will be sent to the subwoofer output.

OTE

If you choose

7 as the surround mode

Logic

the “large” option will not be available for the center

This is due to the requirements of

speaker

Logic processing, and does not indicate a problem with your receiver.

hen

ONEis selected, no signals will be sent to

the center channel output. The receiver will operate in a “phantom” center channel mode and center channel information will be sent to the left and right front chan-

el outputs.When only front left and right speakers are

n used, with no center or surround speakers, VMAx and Dolby Virtual Speaker are good alternative modes.

When you have completed your selection for the cen-

er channel, press the

t to move the cursor to

‹/›

Press the

Buttons o on the remote to select

utton

SURROUND.

n o

n the remote

the option that best describes the side surround speakers in your system based on the speaker definitions shown on this page.

SMALL is selected, low-frequency surround

When channel sounds will be sent to the subwoofer output

. If you choose this option and there is no sub-

only woofer connected, you will not hear any low-frequency sounds from the surround channel.

LARGE is selected, a full-range output will

When be sent to the surround channel outputs, and NO surround channel signals will be sent to the subwoofer output.

NONE is selected, surround sound informa-

When tion will be split between the front left and front right outputs. For optimal performance when no surround speakers are in use, the Dolby 3 Stereo or Dolby Virtual Speaker mode should be used.

When you have completed your selections for the

press the

main surround channels

the remote to move the cursor to

¤ Button n on

SURR BACK. This line serves two functions: It not only configures the setting for the surround back channels when they are present; it also tells the AVR 240’s processing system to configure the unit for either 5.1 or 6.1/7.1 operation.

The surround back speakers need only be configured to be active once,

and the AVR 240 will set them as active for all surround modes and sources. If you wish to set them as inactive for some sources, you may scroll down to the

BASS MGR line of the

SPEAKER SIZE menu and press the ‹/›

Buttons o so that INDEPENDENT

See below for more infor

appears

mation on the

Global/Independent setting for the bass manager. Press the

‹/› Buttons o to select the option that

best describes the speaker in use at the back surround position based on the definitions shown below:

NONE is selected, the system will adjust so

When that only 5.1-channel surround processing/decoding modes are available

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

When SMALL is selected, the system will adjust so that the full complement of 6.1/7.1 surround processing

decoding modes are available, and low-frequency

nformation below the crossover point will be sent

o the subwoofer output. If you choose this option

t and there is no subwoofer connected, you will not hear any low-frequency sounds from the surround back channel.

When

LARGE is selected, the system will adjust so that the full complement of 6.1/7.1 surround processing/decoding modes are available, and a full-range signal will be sent to the surround back channels, with no low-frequency information sent to the subwoofer output.

NOTE: Although Harman Kardon strongly recommends using two surround back speakers, we recognize that some users may have only a single surround back speaker. It is possible to set up a 6.1-channel system by following this procedure:

Set the surround back speakers to

NONE in the

SPEAKER SIZE menu. Then run the EzSet+

procedure for a 5.1-channel system. Now you may connect the single speaker to the LEFT

Surround Back Speaker Output 9. Use the SPEAKER SIZE menu to configure the left surround back channel. The output levels, delay settings and crossover settings will all have to be set manually for the surround back speaker.

If you choose to operate the receiver in only a 6.1channel configuration, keep in mind that if a 7.1-channel surround mode, such as Dolby Pro Logic IIx or Logic 7/7.1, is selected, then certain back surround information will be lost. Therefore, this workaround is recommended only as a last resort where it is not possible to connect separate left and right surround back loudspeakers.

When you have completed your selection for the back

press the

surround channels

remote to move the cursor to

Press the

‹/›

Buttons o on the remote to select

Button n on the

SUBWOOFER.

the option that best describes your system.

The choices available for the subwoofer position will

particu

depend on the settings for the other speakers

larly the front left/right positions.

If the front left/right speakers are set to subwoofer will automatically be set to

SMALL,

SUB, which is

the

the “on” position.

If the front left/right speakers are set to

LARGE,

three options are available:

• If no subwoofer is connected to the AVR 240,

‹/›

press the

NONE appears in the on-screen menu.

that

Buttons o on the remote so

When this option is selected, all bass information will be routed to the front left/right “main” speakers.

If a subwoofer is connected and you wish to have

• the front left/right “main” speakers reproduce bass frequencies at all times, and have the subwoofer operate only when the AVR 240 is being used with

digital source that contains a dedicated Low-

a Frequency Effects, or LFE, soundtrack, press the

‹/›

Buttons o on the remote so that LFE

appears in the on-screen menu.

If a subwoofer is connected and you wish to use

• it for bass reproduction in conjunction with the main front left/right speakers, regardless of the type of program source or Surround mode, press

‹/›

Buttons o on the remote so that

the SUB LFE+L/R appears in the on-screen menu. When this option is selected, a full-range signal will be sent to the front left/right “main” speakers, and the subwoofer will receive the bass frequencies under frequency selected, as described below, as well as the LFE information.

When all size settings have been made (or in those cases where none are needed), press the n so that the cursor is next to the BASS MGR line to make the final setting on this menu.

This setting allows you to use the same speaker size configuration for all inputs, or to have different settings for each input. In most cases, the factory default set-

GLOBAL will be appropriate, as most listen-

ting of ers do not need to have individualized settings. However, some listeners, particularly those with fullrange front speakers that are used for both movies

, may prefer that different bass management

and music be used when listening to music through a as opposed to a movie from a DVD player, VCR or cable/satellite set-top.Also, you may wish to activate or deactivate certain speakers for some sources. For

you may wish to have

when listening to CDs

example

, only the front left and right speakers active, or for watching TV, you may wish to deactivate the surround back speakers in favor of a 5.1-channel configuration.

If you wish to customize the speaker settings for each input, make certain that the

BASS MGR line, and press the ‹/›Buttons o

›

cursor is on the

so that INDEPENDENT appears.When this setting is entered by exiting the menu, to go back to the

INPUT menu to select another input, and then return to this menu page again to change the settings for that input. Repeat the procedure for any input where you wish to have a different set of speaker configurations.

NOTE: When the INDEPENDENT setting is activated, you may assign different speaker size settings to each input to accommodate different bass

Button

player

you may need

management settings that match your preferences with the type of program material normally used with a particular source (for example, when movies are played

rom DVD and music from a CD player). However, the

ctual speaker crossover settings are set only once and

a do not change with the input selection. The reason is that, while bass management preferences may vary, the actual speakers remain the same, regardless of the

ass management and redirection settings.

Speaker Crossover Settings

hen all initial speaker “size” settings have been

W made, you now have the option to take advantage of the AVR 240’s Quadruple Crossover system, which allows individual crossover settings to be made for each speaker grouping. In systems where full-range or tower speakers are used for the front soundstage or where different brands or models are in use at the various speaker positions, this feature allows you to customize the bass management and redirection circuits with a precision not previously possible.

The low-frequency crossover setting is determined by the design of your speakers. Depending on the design and driver complement of your speakers, it is usually the lowest possible frequency the speaker is capable of reproducing. Before making any changes to the settings for the crossover point, we suggest that you find the lowest frequency for the speakers in each of the three groupings, front left/right, center and surrounds, by looking at the specifications page of each speaker’s owner’s manual, or by contacting your dealer or the manufacturer’s Customer Service department or Web site.You will need this figure to accurately configure the next group of settings

The factory default setting for all speaker positions is 100Hz. If that setting is acceptable for all channels, then no adjustments are needed and you may skip this section. However, if you wish to change one of the

, proceed to the

settings submenu by pressing the ¤ Button n until the › cursor is pointing to the BACK TO MANUAL

SETUP

line of the SPEAKER SIZE sub- menu, and then pressing the the

MANUAL SETUP submenu appears.Then press the ing to the

¤ Button n until the › cursor is point-

SPEAKER X-OVER line. Press the

Set Button p, and the SPEAKER X-OVER submenu will appear (see Figure 13).

SPEAKER

X-OVER

Set Button p so that

28 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

* DELAY ADJUST *

FL : 10FT SBR: 10FT CEN: 10FT SBL: 10FT FR : 10FT SL : 10FT SR : 10FT SUB: 10FT DELAY RESET:OFF UNIT: FEET A/V SYNC DELAY:OmS

BACK TO MANUAL SETUP

* SPEAKER X-OVER *

LEFT/RIGHT:100HZ C

ENTER :100HZ SURROUND :100HZ SURR BACK :100HZ LFE :LEFT/RIGHT BASS MGR :GLOBAL

BACK TO MANUAL SETUP

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

Figure 13

To change the setting for any of the four speaker groups, press the

⁄/¤

Buttons n until the cursor

is next to the line where you wish to make a change,

‹/›

and then press the

Buttons o until the

desired setting appears.The available choices that determine at which point low-frequency information will be sent to the subwoofer, rather than to the main speaker channel, are 40Hz, 60Hz, 80Hz, 100Hz, 120Hz, 150Hz and 200Hz. Pick the choice that is identical to the information for the speakers, or if an exact match is not possible, pick the closest choice that is ABOVE the speaker’s low-frequency limit or crossover point to avoid the creation of a low-frequency “hole” where your system will have no bass information.

NOTE: In cases where LARGE is selected as the

channel speaker option and LFE+L/R is

front selected

as the subwoofer option, the front channel sound information below the setting shown will be sent to BOTH the front channel speakers and the subwoofer.

The crossover settings for the Left/Right, Center, Surround and Surround Back speakers are used to

mine where bass infor

deter

mation is sent when it is

derived from the main channels of a source.

The setting for the menu line shown as to impose a low-pass filter point for the information in the low-frequency effects (LFE) channel that is a part of Dolby Digital- and DTS-encoded source material.

While the LFE channel, which is the “.1” you see in surround sound designations, is restricted to low frequency sounds, that is higher in frequency than your

some mixes may include information

subwoofer is capable of reproducing. To prevent unwanted sounds from being sent to subwoofers that cannot handle them and which do not have a built-in low-pass filter the

LFE option line enables you to select a setting for the low-pass filter that is part of the from the LFE channel. The settings available are the same as those tied to any one of the four available speaker positions on this submenu. We recommend that you use the frequency that is just slightly higher than the upper capability limit of your subwoofer, as shown in the sub’s owner’s manual.

LFE is used

subwoofer

feed

hen the cursor is on the

LFEl

Buttons o to choose the appropriate setting.

When all speaker selections have been made, press

Button n and then the Set Button p

the to return to the MANUAL SETUP submenu.

Delay Settings

Due to the different distances between the listening position for the front channel speakers and the sur-

ound speakers, the amount of time it takes for sound

r to reach your ears from the front versus surround speakers differs.You may compensate for this difference through the use of the delay settings to adjust the timing for the speaker placement and acoustic conditions in your listening room or home theater.

In addition to adjusting the delay time for each individual speaker position, the AVR 240 allows you to adjust the delay for the combined output of all speakers as a group.This feature is called A/V Sync Delay; it allows you to compensate for delays to the video image that may be caused by the processing in products such as digital video displays, video scalers, digital cable or satellite systems, or personal video recorders.With proper adjustment of the setting for A/V Sync Delay, you can eliminate the loss of lip sync that may be caused by digital video applications.

Although EzSet+ calculates the delay settings for the individual speaker positions with very accurate results, the setting for A/V Sync Delay may only be done manually, since it requires that you observe the program material on your video display while adjusting the delay, if any, required for the specific source. Thus, even though you may have used EzSet+ for other delay settings configured as outlined below.

If you have already calibrated your system using EzSet+, the delay settings shown will reflect the results of the measurements made by EzSet+. changes are needed unless you wish to change an item to reflect your personal preferences.To change the settings, distance between the speaker’s location and your main listening position. The measurements need not be accurate to the inch, as the system is designed to accommodate typical listening rather than a specific “sweet spot” position.

Due to the differences in the way each surround mode operates, the delay settings must be established individually for each surround mode. Once the delay settings are configured for the version of the surround mode with the most channels entered again for a version of that mode with fewer channels. For example, once the delay settings are established for Dolby Pro Logic IIx – Movie, they will

the A/V Sync Delay should still be

follow the instructions below to enter the

they need not be

ine, press the

No further

‹/›

be carried over to Dolby Pro Logic II – Movie mode. However, you will need to enter the delay settings separately for each variant mode (e.g., Dolby Pro

ogic IIx – Music, Dolby Pro Logic IIx – Game, Dolby

ro Logic, Dolby 3 Stereo and Dolby Digital EX).

Delay times are adjustable for all surround modes. Although all channels will appear on screen with the

efault or previously entered distances, the menu sys-

d tem will only allow you to adjust the settings for those channels which are actually used by the current surround mode. For example, when you are listening to music CDs using the CD input in DSP Surround Off mode, you may adjust the delay settings for the front left, front right and subwoofer channels only. The cursor will simply skip the other channels as you navigate through the menu. Therefore, the first time you adjust the delay settings, it is recommended that you select a

5.1-, 6.1- or 7.1-channel surround mode, depending on the number of speakers in your system. For the purposes of setting the delay distances

, the Logic 7 modes allow access to the settings for all channels without requiring that you play a source.

To set the delay time for a specific input, the DELAY ADJUST submenu (Figure 10) should be visible on your on-screen display. If it is not, press

OSD Button v to bring up the MASTER

the

, and press the ¤Button n until the

›

on-screen

SETUP

the down using the is pointing to the the

ADJUST

Figure 14

cursor is pointing at the MANUAL

line. Press the Set Button p to enter

MANUAL SETUP submenu, and then scroll

¤ Button n until the › cursor

DELAY ADJUST line. Press

Set Button p again, and the DELAY

submenu will appear (see Figure 14).

Once the DELAY ADJUST menu is on your

note that the default setting to enter the dis-

screen, tances from the speakers to the listening position is in feet. If your measurements are in feet, proceed to the next step; press the is at the

‹/›

if your measurements are made in meters

Button n until the on-screen ›cursor

UNIT line on the menu. Then, press the

Buttons o so that METER is highlighted.

When the change in measurement units is made,

⁄/¤

press the to the

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

Buttons n to return the ›cursor

FL position.

* CHANNEL ADJUST *

FL : 0dB SBR: 0dB CEN: 0dB SBL: 0dB FR : 0dB SL : 0dB SR : 0dB SUB: 0dB CHANNEL RESET:OFF TEST TONE SEQ:AUTO TESY TONE :OFF

BACK TO MANUAL SETUP

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

ith the on-screen

‹/›

the

Buttons o until the distance from the

›

ursor pointing to FL,press

front left speaker to the preferred listening position

is entered. Next, press the

he cursor to the

ENTERline and use the

Button n to move

Buttons o again to enter the distance from the

center speaker to the listening position. Continue in this fashion to enter the distance from the listening position to each of the front right

SR),surround back right (SBR),sur-

ight

(

r round back left subwoofer

(SBL), surround left (SL) and

(SUB) speakers. Remember that the

(FR), surround

SBL and SBR adjustments will only be needed

when you have surround back speakers installed. If you wish to reset the delay settings to their factory

defaults at any time, use the that the cursor is pointing to and then press the ‹/

⁄/¤

DELAY

›

Buttons o so that OFF

appears.The factory settings shown in Figure 14 will then be restored.

A/V Sync Delay

If you have a digital video source or a digital video display that causes lack of lip sync you may use the A/V Sync adjust feature to delay the audio signal as it is

all channels (as opposed to the individual set-

sent to tings) so that the picture and sound are brought back together. We recommend that this adjustment be made using the direct access controls on the remote, as shown below.That enables you to see the image while making the adjustment; however, you may also adjust it here using the menu system.

To adjust the A/V Sync delay, press the Buttons n so that the ›cursor is pointing to the A/V SYNC DELAY line on the menu and then press the

‹/›

Buttons o to delay the sound suffi-

ciently so that it matches the on-screen video. Since the A/V Sync Delay

setting is best made while viewing the video program that is out of sync with its audio track,

we strongly recommend that method rather than using the menu system. To do that, first press the

Delay Button Z on the remote.The A/V

Sync Delay setting appears first, and it may be adjusted by pressing the Set Button p within five seconds

SYNC DELAY

of when the

A/V

appears in the on-screen display and the

Display Line

Then, press the

ı.

o to enter the desired delay setting that brings the

Press the

video and sound back in sync

p again to enter the setting. NOTE: The A/V Sync delay setting is unique to

so you may enter a different

each video input source

setting to compensate for the differences between

any product attached to the or 4 inputs.

30 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

DVD

‹/›

Buttons n so

RESET

⁄/¤

message

Lower

‹/›

Buttons

Set Button

Video 1,

When the speaker-to-listening-position distance has been entered for all active speaker positions, press the

⁄/¤

Buttons n until the on-screen cursor is next

ACK TO MANUAL SETUPand press

et Button

he delay settings may be changed at any time

directly from the remote control by pressing the Delay Button Y. A/V SYNC DELAY will appear in the

ay press the

Lower Display Line ı, but you

⁄/¤

uttons

n t

o select any

of the speaker groups.

Output Level Adjustment

Output level adjustment is a key part of the configuration of any surround sound product. It is particularly important for a digital receiver such as the AVR 240, as correct outputs ensure that you hear soundtracks with the proper directionality and intensity.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• Listeners are often confused about the operation of the surround channels.While some assume that sound should always be coming from each speaker, most of the time there will be little or no sound in the surround channels. This is because they are only used when a movie director or sound mixer specifically places sound there to create ambience or a special effect, or to continue action from the front of the room to the rear. Once the output levels are properly set, it is normal for surround speakers to operate only occasionally. Artificially increasing the volume to the rear speakers may destroy the illusion of an enveloping sound field that duplicates the way theater or concert hall.

•

If you have elected to use your AVR 240 in a 6.1channel configuration, the EzSet+ procedure unless you follow these instructions. First, do not connect the surround back

and run EzSet+ using a 5.1-channel con-

speaker, figuration. Then connect your single surround back speaker to the LEFT

Output

9. Now follow the instructions in this section to manually set the correct speaker size, delay and output level for the surround back speaker. Remember that the test tone will circulate to all seven channels; you simply won’t hear any sound when it reaches the right surround back channel. Harman Kardon strongly recommends that you upgrade your speaker system to a 7.1-channel package as soon as you can to achieve the best possible reproduction of all surround programs

If you have already completed an automated setup

the settings calculated during that pro

EzSet+

using cedure will already appear. No further adjustment is required unless you wish to change a specific item to

you hear sound in a movie

you will not be able to use

Surround Back Speaker

reflect your personal taste or a nonstandard system configuration.

Before beginning the output level adjustment process, make certain that all speaker connections have been

roperly made.The system volume should be set to

he level that you will use during a typical listening

t session.

sing the Full-OSD System

Follow these steps while seated in the listening position that will be used most often:

Adjust the volume so that it is at

1. shown in the on-screen display or

Display Line

ı.

2. If you have not run EzSet+, make certain that all speaker positions have been properly configured

LARGE or SMALL settings (as

for their outlined above).

3. Output level adjustment is most easily done through the

CHANNEL ADJUST submenu (Figure 15). If you are already at the MASTER MENU, press the ¤Button n until the on-screen ›cursor is next to the MANUAL SETUP line. Press the Set

p to enter the MANUAL SETUP

Button

submenu, and then scroll down using the

¤ Button n until the › cursor is pointing

to the

CHANNEL ADJUST line.

Set Button p again, and the

Press the CHANNEL ADJUST submenu will appear (see Figure 15).

Figure 15

When the CHANNEL

ADJUST

first appears, the test tone is off. If desired, you may immediately use the

¤ Button n to

select any channel for adjustment using an exter nal source, such as a test disc, from which to

After the

judge the output levels

pointing to the channel to be adjusted, press the ‹/› Buttons o to raise or lower the output level. However, before proceeding with any manual adjustment we recommend that you first use the

AVR’s internal test tone generator and auto-

matic sequencer to send a tone to each channel so that you may verify that all speaker connections have been properly made.

-15dB,

Lower

submenu

› cursor is

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

4. To turn the test tone on and have it automatically circulate among the channels where a speaker has been configured (see page 27), press the

utton

¤ B

EST TONE SEQline on the menu.

n u

ntil the

ursor is pointing to

› c

Next, press the ‹/› Buttons o until AUTO is shown. At this time the test tone will immediately begin to circulate clockwise around the

oom, playing for two seconds in each speaker

r before switching to the next speaker position. The

› cursor will blink next to the active speaker

to indicate which speaker the sound should be

oming from.

As the test noise circulates, listen to make certain that the sound comes from the speaker position shown in the

›

cursor in the on-screen display, and by the flash-

ing indication in the

Indicators

tion does NOT match the position indicated display, turn the AVR 240 off using the

Power Switch

Lower Display Line Q, next to the

Speaker/Channel Input

O. If the sound from a

speaker loca-

in the

Main

1 and check the speaker wiring or connections to external power amplifiers to make certain that each speaker is connected to the correct output terminal.

5. After checking for speaker placement, let the test noise circulate again, and listen to see which channels sound louder than the others. Using the front left speaker as a reference, press the

‹/›

Buttons o on the remote to bring all

speakers to the same volume level. When one of

‹/›

Buttons o is pushed, the test noise

the circulation will pause on the channel being adjusted to give you time to make the adjustment. When you release the button, the circulation will resume after five seconds.

6. Continue to adjust the individual channels until the volume level sounds the same from each speaker Adjustments should be made only with the

‹/›

Buttons o on the remote, NOT the main vol-

If you are using a sound-pressure

ume controls

. level (SPL) meter for precise level adjustment, set the volume so that the meter reads 75dB on the C-Weighting, Slow scale.

ou may also make these same adjustments with

Y complete manual control over the channel being adjusted by pressing the

¤ Button n until the ›

cursor is pointing to the TEST TONE SEQ line on the menu and then using the

‹/› Buttons o

to select MANUAL. In the MANUAL mode, the

but the tone will

test tone will also start immediately only be moved to another channel by pressing the

Button n. When the manual sequencing mode is active, the tone is turned off by pressing the

Button n until the › cursor is pointing to the

TONE

TEST

line and the ‹/› Buttons o

is then pressed to select OFF.

If you find that the output levels are either uncomfortably low or high, you may repeat the procedure. Return to Step 2 and adjust the master volume either

lightly higher or lower to accommodate your particu-

ar room layout and your tastes.You may repeat this

l procedure as many times as necessary to achieve a desired result. In order to prevent possible damage to your hearing or your equipment, we emphasize

hat you should avoid setting the master volume

t above 0dB.

When all channels have an equal volume level, the adjustment is complete. Use the ⁄/¤Buttons n to move the ›cursor next to the TEST TONE line, and press the ‹/›Buttons o until the word OFF appears to stop the test tone.

Note that any time a given surround mode is selected, even for a different source input, these output level settings will be used. However, the output levels must be set independently for each surround mode, including variations such as Dolby Pro Logic II-Movie versus Dolby Pro Logic II-Music.Although this may seem to be tedious, it is necessary in order to optimize the AVR’s performance when differing methods are employed to steer the audio materials to the various channels. However, the AVR will carry over the settings for one mode to the same mode in a different channel configuration, such as Dolby Pro Logic IIx-Movie and Dolby Pro Logic II-Movie. If you wish, as a shortcut to get started quickly, you may set the levels for Dolby Pro Logic IIx-Movie and copy down those settings, reentering them for each of the Dolby modes and entering the settings only for those speakers which are available for each mode. Later, it is recommended that you adjust the output levels while listening to various sources, as opposed to the test tone. See page 40 for more information on trimming the output levels to external source material.

o exit this menu,

T the on-screen

›

cursor is next to the BACK TO

press the

⁄/¤

Buttons n until

MASTER MENU line, and then press the Set Button

p to retur

NOTE: The

n to the

MASTER

subwoofer level is not adjustable when the normal test tone is in use. The subwoofer output level may be adjusted when the channel levels are being trimmed to an external program source rather than the test tone, as shown on page 40.

Using the

Semi-OSD System

The output levels may also be adjusted at any time using the remote control and semi-OSD system. To adjust the output levels in this fashion,

Button

i. As soon as the button is pressed, the test tone will begin to circulate as indicated earlier. correct channel from which the test noise should be heard will be shown in the lower third of the video screen and in the the test noise is circulating

Lower Display Line Q. While

the proper channel posi

press the

tion will also be indicated in the

Input Indicators

O by a blinking letter within the

Speaker/Channel

correct channel.

⁄/¤

To adjust the output level, press the

Buttons

n until the desired level is shown in the display or on screen. Once the buttons are released, the test noise will begin to circulate again in five seconds.

When all channels have the same output level, press

Test Button i again to complete the process.

the If you find that the output levels are either uncomfort-

bly low or high, you may repeat the procedure, but

a first adjust the master volume either slightly higher or lower (but not higher than 0dB) to compensate. Do not adjust the volume during the procedure, as that will cause the output levels to be higher or lower for only some channels, resulting in uneven balance.

NOTE: Output level adjustment is not available for the VMAx or Surround Off modes.

Additional Input Adjustments

After one input has been adjusted for Surround mode, digital input (if any) and speaker type, go back to the

INPUT SETUP line on the MASTER

(Figure 1) and enter the settings for each input to be use. In most cases, only the digital input and surround mode will be different from one input to the next, while the speaker type, crossover frequency, Night mode and output level settings will usually be the same and will automatically be carried over when the previously configured surround modes are selected. However, you will need to reenter the delay and output level settings for each surround mode.

When all settings and adjustments have been made,

mal oper-

OSD Button v to retur

press the

VR.

of the

ation

n to nor

Once the settings outlined on the previous pages have been made, the AVR 240 is ready for operation. While

these

there are some additional settings to be made

, are best done after you have had an opportunity to listen to a variety of sources and different kinds of pro-

gram material. These advanced settings are described on pages 42–43 of this manual. In addition, any of the settings made in the initial configuration of the unit may be changed at any time.

As you add new or dif

ferent sources or speakers, or if you wish to change a setting to better reflect your listening taste, simply follow the instructions for changing the settings for that parameter as shown in this section.

we recommend that you enter your sys

At this time

est

tem’s settings into the worksheet provided on page 62

so that you may easily reenter the data in the event of

The

a power loss or for some other reason. Having completed the setup and configuration process

for your AVR 240, you are about to experience the finest in music and home theater listening. Enjoy!

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

The

Bridge

The

Bridge

The

Bridge

The

Bridge

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OPERATION

Basic Operation

nce you have completed the initial setup and configu-

O ration of the AVR 240, it is simple to operate and enjoy.The following instructions will help you maximize the enjoyment of your new receiver:

Turning the AVR 240 On or Off

• When using the AVR 240 for the first time, you must first press the panel to turn the unit on. This places the unit in a Standby mode, as indicated by the amber color of the

Power Indicator2. Once the unit is in Standby,

you may begin a listening session by pressing the

Standby/On Switch3on the front panel, or the

ower On Button

remote.The will turn the unit on and return it to the input source that was last used. the Standby mode by pressing any of the

Selector Buttons

or the front panel.

Whenever the AVR is turned on, you will see all of the front-panel indicators light up for a few seconds.This is normal, and it is part of the unit’s power-on self-test procedure.

NOTE: After pressing one of the Input Selector Buttons

the

AVR Selector f to set the remote control to

the AVR 240 functions. To turn the unit off at the end of a listening session,

simply press the panel or the Power will be shut off to any equipment plugged into the rear-panel and the Power Indicator 2 will turn amber.

When the remote is used to turn the unit “off,” it is actually placing the system in a Standby mode, as indicated by the amber color of the

o program the

•

press the press of the button will decrease the time before shutdown in the following sequence:

The sleep time will be displayed in the

Display Line

to one-half brightness when the Sleep function is programmed. To view the current sleep time when the sleep function has been activated, press the

Sleep

normal brightness, and the time until shutdown will appear in the

Main Power Switch1on the front

VR Selector

d or A

Power Indicator2will turn blue. This

The unit may also be turned on from

egde on the remote

Input Source Selector Button^on the

egde to turn the unit on, press

Standby/On Switch 3 on the front

Power Off Button a on the remote.

Switched AC Accessory Outlet ›

AVR 240 for automatic turn-off,

Sleep Button jon the remote. Each

The front-panel display will dim

Button

. The display will return to

once

Lower Display Line ı

f on the

wer Indica

Lower

. After a few

Input

tor

seconds, the message will disappear and the display will return to half-brightness.

•

When the programmed sleep time has elapsed, the unit will automatically turn off. To cancel the Sleep

ress and hold the

unction,

he information display returns to normal brightness;

leep Button

j a

continue to hold the button until the Sleep indicator numbers disappear and the words

OFF

appear in the Lower Display Line Q

SLEEP

When you will be away from home for an extended period of time, it is always a good idea to completely turn the unit off with the front-panel

Switch

Main Power

NOTE: All preset memories are lost if the unit is left

turned off by using the for more than four weeks

Main Power Switch

Source Selection

• To select a source, press any of the Input Selector Buttons

remote control.

• The input source may also be changed by pressing

the front-panel Each press of the button will move the input selection through the list of available inputs.

• As the input is changed, the AVR 240 will auto-

matically switch to the digital input (if selected), component video input, surround mode, output levels and night mode status, as well as any speaker configuration settings established by using the INDEPENDENT Bass Management setting, that were entered during the configuration process for that source.

• When the input source is changed, the new input

name and the digital (or analog) audio input will appear in the current surround mode will appear in the

Display Line

appear momentarily in the on-screen display lower third of the screen (semi-OSD).

• When an audio source is selected, the last video

input used remains routed to the

S-Video Outputs Composite Video

‹cV. and listen to different sources.This also allows you to choose a video source and then select the

Channel Direct Inputs

The front-panel

•

Digital Input

may be used to connect a device such as a video

egde on the

Input Source Selector Button ^.

Upper Display Line P,

ı. The same messages will also

Video 1 Video and

and Component Video,

and S-Video Monitor Outputs mits you to simultaneously view

This per

as the audio source.

Video 4 Inputs ÓÔ, Optical 3

or the Coaxial 3 Digital Input

and the

wer

in the

6/8-

game or camcorder to your home entertainment system on a temporary basis. When the front-panel jacks are not in use, you may prefer to install the

overs supplied with your receiver for a neater

ppearance. Simply snap them in place. If you wish

a to use the jacks, press on the left side of each cover to pivot and remove it.

• When DMP is selected as the source nd a compatible iPod is inserted in an optional

a Harman Kardon that is connected to

DMP Connector e on the rear panel,

navigation messages will appear on any video display connected to the

Outputs

cV.The remote control or front-panel

AVR’s

controls may be used to navigate the iPod and access many of its functions

. These messages will also appear in the front-panel display, and the iPod’s battery may be charged. See the owner’s guides for

and your iPod for more information.

6-Channel/8-Channel Direct Input

• There are two input choices available for use with sources such as DVD-Audio and SACD players that are connected to the

6/8-Channel Direct Inputs

j. Select the appropriate input according to the way your system and source equipment are configured:

■ 6 CH DIRECT should be used when

the SBR and SBL inputs are NOT in use. It is assumed that the input source device has its own internal bass management system. This input passes the input from the source directly through to the volume control without any analog to digital conversion and it mutes the unused input jacks to prevent unwanted noise from interfering with system performance.

■ 8 CH DIRECT should be used when an

input is connected to all eight

j. It is assumed that the input source

Inputs

device has its own inter

This input passes the input from the

system.

nal bass management

source directly through to the volume control without any analog-to-digital conversion.

Volume and Tone Control

• Adjust the volume to a comfortable level using the

olume Control

Mute Button f. This will interrupt the output

(

front-panel

Up/Down Buttons

To temporarily silence all speaker outputs, press

• the to all speakers and the headphone jack, not affect any recording or dubbing that may be in progress.When the system is muted, the word

MUTE will flash in the Upper Display Line P.

Video Monitor

8-Channel Direct

Ò or remote V

but it will

olume

32 OPERATION

OPERATION

Press the Mute Button f again to return to normal operation.

You may adjust the bass and treble tone controls

• at any point during a listening session by pressing

Tone Mode Button 5 until TONE IN

the appears in the Lower Display Line ı. Press

one Mode Button

TREBLE MODE or BASS MODE appears in the Lower Display Line 5, and then use the

‹/› Buttons ) to boost or cut the low

or high frequencies by up to ±10dB, in 2dB steps,

ntil the desired setting is achieved.

• You may also totally remove the tone controls from the circuit so that the output is “flat” at any time by pressing the pressing the

OUT

Lower Display Line ı.

• The tone controls may also be adjusted using the

AUDIO SETUP submenu as described on page 22.

• For private listening, plug the 1/4" stereo phone plug from a pair of stereo headphones into the front-panel headphone plug is connected, all speakers will be silenced and across the the headphone output is in the Bypass mode, and to confirm that no processing is being used. When the headphone plug is removed, the audio feed to the speakers will be restored.

• When the headphones are in use, you may take advantage of the Dolby added spaciousness to headphone listening the Surround Mode Group Selector 7 to cycle through the three select the one that you prefer.

Tone Mode Button 5 and then

‹/› Buttons ) so that TONE

appears in the on-screen display and the

Headphone Jack4. When the

DOLBY H:BP will scroll once

Lower Display Line ı , indicating that

Dolby Mode Select Button w or the

Dolby Headphone

gain until either

5 a

Headphone

modes to bring

Press

modes and

Surround Mode Selection

One of the important features of the AVR 240 is its ability to reproduce a full multichannel surround sound field from digital sources, analog matrix surroundencoded programs and standard stereo programs.

Selection of a surround mode is based on personal taste, as well as the type of program source material being used. For example, motion pictures or TV programs bearing the logo of one of the major surroundencoding processes, such as Dolby Surround or DTS Stereo, may be played in either the Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II or IIx Movie, DTS Neo:6 Cinema, or Logic 7

5.1 or 7.1 Cinema surround modes

NOTE: Once a program has been encoded with matrix

it retains the surround information

surround infor

mation,

as long as the program is broadcast in stereo.Thus, movies with surround sound may be decoded via any of the analog surround modes such as Dolby Pro Logic IIx

inema, Logic 7 Cinema or DTS Neo:6 Cinema, when

hey are broadcast via conventional TV stations, cable,

t pay-TV and satellite transmission. In addition, a growing number of made-for-television programs, sports broadcasts, radio dramas and music CDs are also recorded

n surround sound.

Even when a program is not listed as carrying intentional surround information, you may find that the Dolby

ro Logic IIx, Logic 7 or DTS Neo:6, VMAx and the Hall

heater modes often deliver enveloping surround

or presentations through the use of the natural information present in all stereo recordings.

Surround modes may be changed at any time by using either the front panel or remote control. Any changes made to the surround mode for that source will be retained in the AVR’s menu, even after another source is selected, or if the AVR is placed in Standby mode.To select a new surround mode from the front panel, first press the

Selector Button

mode group (e.g., Dolby, DTS or Logic 7) is selected. Next, press the to choose the specific individual surround mode.

To select a surround mode using the remote, press the button for the major surround mode group that includes the mode you wish to choose from:

w, DTS Surround x, DTS Neo:6 S, Logic 7 y, Stereo R or DSP Surround k.

The first press of the button will show the current mode from that group.To cycle through the available modes in that group desired mode appears in the

ı, the on-screen display and in the Surround Mode Indica

As the surround mode changes Surround Mode Indicator ˆ will light to indicate the current mode.At times, it is possible that more than one indicator will light. This can occur when the

Surround Off mode has been selected,

DSP post-processing is being used with an input signal, such as when the Dolby Digital 2.0 plus Dolby Pro Logic IIx mode is used to create a 7-channel presentation of a two-channel signal.

Dolby Digital

The DTS-ES Matrix and DTS-ES Discrete modes may only be selected when a digital input is in use and a digital signal in that for digital source is present, the AVR 240 will automatically select and switch to the correct mode, the mode that has been previously selected. For more information on selecting digital sources, see the Digital Audio Playback section.

Surround Mode Selector Button 8

tors

mat is present. In addition, when a

Surround Mode Group

7 until the desired major surround

Dolby

press the button again until the

Lower Display Line

ˆ.

the appropriate

or when

EX and DTS 5.1,

Digital

Dolby

regardless of

The Dolby Pro Logic IIx modes are available only when the AVR 240 has been configured for 6.1/7.1 operation by setting the Surround Back speakers as either

ARGEor SMALLas described on page 27.

hese modes provide a matrixed 6.1-channel presen-

T tation of analog sources.

When the 6-channel/8-channel direct inputs are in use there is no surround processing, as these inputs take the analog output signals from an optional, external

VD-Audio or SACD player, or another source device

D and carry them straight through to the volume control without any further digital processing.

To listen to a program in traditional two-channel stereo, using the front left and front right speakers only (plus the subwoofer, if installed and configured), press the

Stereo ButtonRuntil SURROUND OFF appears in the Lower Display Line ı, or press the Surround Mode Group Selector 7 until the Stereo modes appear in the on-screen display and Lower

Display Line Select Button appears in the on-screen display and Lower Display

Line

When an analog audio source is in use, you may activate an analog bypass Surround Off mode; first, remove the tone controls from the processing circuitry by pressing the

‹/› Buttons )o until the TONE OUT

the message appears in the Lower Display Line ı using the

If the tone controls are active ( you have selected the digitized Surround Off mode, the DSP icon will appear in the

tors

Indica

OFF

will appear in the lower line of the semi-OSD display.The DSP icon indicates that the incoming signal is digitized and any bass management settings are applied. speakers are not capable of reproducing the lower frequencies and are thus used with a subwoofer.

When the DSP icon is not lit in Surround Off mode with an analog audio input in use,

mode.

bypass volume control, without entering the digital domain and without any bass management settings being applied. This mode is desirable when your left and right speak ers are capable of reproducing low frequencies, and when you wish to hear the analog source material in its pure form.

and then press the Surround Mode

8 until SURROUND OFF

Tone Mode Button 5 and using

,or

AUDIO SETUP menu

and the message

This mode is recommended when your front

The signal is being routed directly to the

TONE IN), or if

Surround Mode

SURROUND

the AVR is in analog

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OPERATION 33

OPERATION

Surround Mode Chart

ODE FEATURES

Dolby Digital Available only with digital input sources encoded with Dolby Digital data. It provides up to five separate main audio channels and a special

edicated Low-Frequency Effects channel.

olby Digital EX Available when the receiver is configured for 6.1/7.1-channel operation, Dolby Digital EX is the latest version of Dolby Digital. When used

with movies or other programs that have special encoding, Dolby Digital EX reproduces specially encoded soundtracks so that a full 6.1/7.1 sound field is available.When the receiver is set for 6.1/7.1 operation and a Dolby Digital signal is present, the EX mode is automatically selected. Even if specific EX encoding is not available to provide the additional channel, EX mode may be manually selected to derive a 6.1/7.1 output.

DTS 5.1 When the speaker configuration is set for 5.1-channel operation, the DTS 5.1 mode is available when DVD, audio-only music or laser discs

encoded with DTS data are played. DTS 5.1 provides up to five separate main audio channels and a special dedicated low-frequency channel.

DTS-ES 6.1 Matrix When the speaker configuration is set for 6.1/7.1 operation, newer discs with special DTS-ES encoding will be decoded to provide six discrete, DTS-ES 6.1 Discrete full-bandwidth channels plus a separate low-frequency channel.

Dolby Pro Logic II Dolby Pro Logic II decodes full-range discrete left, center, right, right surround and left surround channels from matrix surround-encoded

Movie programs or conventional stereo sources when an analog input is in use.The Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode is optimized for movie soundtracks, Music while the Pro Logic II Music mode should be used with musical selections. Game mode ensures that special effects are routed to the surround Game channels, while delivering their full impact using the subwoofer, thus fully immersing the player in the universe of the video game.

Pro Logic The Pro Logic mode activates original Pro Logic processing for those who prefer that presentation.

Dolby Pro Logic IIx

Music Movie Game

Logic 7 Cinema Exclusive to Harman Kardon for A/V receivers, Logic 7 is an advanced mode that extracts the maximum surround information Logic 7 Music from either surround-encoded programs or conventional stereo material. Depending on the number of speakers in use Logic 7 Enhance and the selection made in the

DTS Neo:6 Cinema These two modes are available when any analog or DTS Digital source is playing to create a six-channel surround presentation from conventional DTS Neo:6

DTS 96/24 DTS 96/24 is a high-resolution format that uses a 96kHz sampling rate with 24 bits to produce extended information that improves

Dolby 3 Stereo Uses the information contained in a two-channel analog or PCM (44.1 or 48kHz) program, or with the tuner, to create center-channel information.

Music Matrix-encoded and traditional Stereo sources. Select the Cinema version of Neo:6 when a program with any type of analog Matrix surround

Dolby Pro Logic IIx is the latest extension of Dolby Pro Logic II technology that creates a discrete 6.1/7.1 sound field from matrix surround or two-channel stereo sources in systems configured for surround back speakers. Movie, Music and Game versions of Pro Logic IIx are available. Game mode ensures that special effects are routed to the surround channels, while delivering their full impact using the subwoofer, thus fully immersing the player in the universe of the video game. Dolby Pro Logic IIx post processing may be available with some DTS digital sources, depending on the number of channels present in the input signal, to provide a 6.1-channel presentation in movie or music mode.

SURROUND SELECT menu, the “5.1” versions of Logic 7 modes are available when the 5.1 option is chosen, while the “7.1” versions of Logic 7 produce a full sound field presentation, including back surround speakers, when the “6.1/7.1” option is chosen. The Logic 7 Cinema mode should be used with any source that contains Dolby Surround or similar matrix encoding. Logic 7 Cinema delivers increased center-channel intelligibility, and more accurate placement of sounds with fades and pans that are much smoother and more realistic than with other decoding techniques.The Logic 7 Music mode is recommended for analog or PCM stereo sources. Logic 7 Music enhances the listening experience by presenting a wider front soundstage and greater rear ambience. Both Logic 7 modes also direct low-frequency information to the subwoofer (if installed and configured) to deliver maximum bass impact. The Logic 7 Enhance mode is an extension of the Logic 7 mode that is primarily used with musical programs. Logic 7 Enhance adds additional bass enhancement that circulates low frequencies in the 40Hz to 120Hz range to the front and surround speakers to deliver a less localized soundstage that appears broader and wider than when the subwoofer is the sole source of bass energy.

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

the harmonics of the source material. The AVR is capable of automatically detecting and decoding DTS 96/24 materials and delivering them as the artist intended.

In addition, the information that is normally sent to the rear-channel surround speakers is carefully mixed in with the front-left and front-right channels for increased realism. Use this mode when you have a center channel speaker but no surround speakers.

OPERATION

olby Virtual Speaker Dolby Virtual Speaker uses advanced technology to simulate the sonic signature of a speaker location even when there is no speaker physically

Reference present in that location. The Reference (“REF”) mode activates any missing speakers to simulate a 5.1 presentation with accurate localization. Wide The Wide mode virtualizes the locations of the front-channel speakers to create a wider image and a more enveloping sound field. Dolby Virtual

Speaker – Reference is available for use with two or three actual speakers, and Dolby Virtual Speaker – Wide may be used with systems consisting of two, three, four or five speakers (not including the subwoofer). The specific mode available will vary depending on the number of channels in the incoming Dolby Digital signal.

Theater The Theater mode creates a sound field that resembles the acoustic feeling of a standard live-performance theater. Depending on

whether you have configured your surround back speakers as active, 5-channel or 6-channel versions of this mode may be available.

Hall 1, Hall 2 The two Hall modes create sound fields that resemble a small (Hall 1) and medium-sized (Hall 2) concert hall. Depending on whether

you have configured your surround back speakers as active, 5-channel or 6-channel versions of this mode may be available.

VMAx Near When only the two front-channel loudspeakers are used, Harman’s patented VMAx mode delivers a three-dimensional sound space VMAx Far with the illusion of “phantom speakers” at the center and surround positions. The VMAx Near Field mode should be selected when

your listening position is less than five feet from the speakers.The VMAx Far Field mode should be selected when your listening position is greater than five feet from the speakers.

5-Channel Stereo This mode takes advantage of multiple speakers to place a stereo signal at both the front and back of a room. Depending on whether 7-Channel Stereo the AVR has been configured for either 5.1 or 6.1/7.1 operation, one of these modes is available at any time. Ideal for playing music

in situations such as a party, it places the same signal at the front-left and surround-left, and front-right and surround-right speakers. The center channel is fed a summed mono mix of the in-phase material of the left and right channels.

Surround Off This mode turns off all surround processing and presents the pure left- and right-channel presentation of two-channel stereo programs. (Stereo) When used with an analog audio source, you may select between a digitized Surround Off mode, in which the incoming signal is digitized

and any bass management settings are applied, or an analog bypass Surround Off mode, in which the incoming signal is passed directly to the volume control and a full-range signal is sent to your left and right main speakers.

Dolby Headphone Dolby Headphone enables ordinary stereo headphones to portray the sound of a five-speaker surround-playback system. The DH1

DH1 mode creates a headphone presentation that resembles a small, well-damped room and is appropriate for use with both movies and DH2 music-only recordings. The DH2 mode creates a more acoustically live room particularly suited to music listening. The DH3 mode creates a DH3 larger room, more like a concert hall or movie theater. The Bypass mode sends a “pure stereo” feed to the headphones.

For additional information on the specifics of surround modes and processing, information about Dolby modes may be found at www.dolby.com. Information about DTS modes is available at www.dtsonline.com.

OPERATION 35

OPERATION

Digital Audio Playback

igital audio is a major advancement over older analog

D surround processing systems such as Dolby Pro Logic. It delivers five, six or seven discrete channels: left front, center, right front, left surround, right surround and

ptionally one or two surround back channels. Each

hannel reproduces full frequency range (20Hz to

c 20kHz) and offers dramatically improved dynamic range and significant improvements to signal-to-noise ratios. In addition, digital systems have the capability to deliver an

dditional channel that is specifically devoted to low-fre-

uency information. This is the “.1” channel referred to

q when you see these systems described as “5.1,” “6.1” or “7.1”.The bass channel is separate from the other channels, but since it is intentionally bandwidth-limited, sound designers have given it that unique designation.

Dolby Digital

Dolby Digital is a standard part of DVD, and is available on specially encoded LD discs and satellite broadcasts and it is a part of the high-definition television (HDTV) system.

An optional, external RF demodulator is required to use the AVR 240 to listen to the Dolby Digital soundtracks available on laser discs. Connect the RF output of the LD player to the demodulator and then connect the digital output of the demodulator to the Coaxial Inputs *(bg of the AVR 240. No demodulator is required for use with DVD players or DTS-encoded laser discs.

DTS

DTS is another digital audio system that is capable of delivering 5.1 or 6.1 discrete or matrix sound field reproduction. Although both DTS and Dolby Digital are

they use different methods of encoding the sig-

digital, nals, and thus they require different decoding circuits to convert the digital signals back to analog.

-encoded soundtracks are available on select

DTS and LD discs, as well as on special audio-only DTS discs.You may use any LD or CD player equipped with a digital output to play DTS the AVR 240.All that is required is to connect the

s output to either an

player’ on the rear panel bg or front panel *(.

In order to listen to DVDs encoded with tracks, the DVD player must be compatible with the

signal as indicated by a DTS logo on the player’s

DTS front panel. Early DVD players may not be able to play

-encoded DVDs.

DTS with the AVR 240, as some players cannot pass the DTS signal through to the digital outputs. If you are in doubt as to the capability of your DVD player to handle

discs,

DTS IMPORTANT NOTE: Many DVD players have a default

setting that does not pass through the

This does not indicate a problem

consult the player

-encoded discs with

Optical or Coaxial Input

s owner’s manual.

’

Optical or

DTS sound-

data,

DTS

DVD

even

though the machine is capable of doing so. If your

DVD player has the “DTS Digital Out” logo but does

not trigger DTS playback in the AVR 240, change the

layer's settings in the “Audio” or “Bitstream” configu-

ation menu so that DTS playback is enabled. The

method for doing this will vary with each player. In

some cases, the proper menu choice will be “Original,”

while in others it will be “DTS.” Consult the owner's

anual for your player to find the specific information

to find the proper setting.

Selecting a Digital Source

To utilize either digital mode, you must have properly

connected a digital source to the AVR 240. Connect

the digital outputs from DVD players, HDTV receivers,

satellite systems or CD players to the

Coaxial Inputs *(bg. In order to provide a

backup signal and a source for analog stereo recording,

the analog outputs provided on digital source equipment

should also be connected to their appropriate inputs on

the AVR 240 rear panel (e.g., connect the analog stereo

audio output from a DVD to the

on the rear panel when you connect the source’s

digital outputs).

If you have not already configured an input for a digital

source using the on-screen menus as shown on page

21, first select the input using the remote or front-

panel controls as outlined in this manual. Next, select

the digital source by pressing the

Button

q# and then using the ⁄/¤Buttons n on the remote or the‹/›Selector Buttons ) on the front panel to

OPTICAL or COAXIAL appear in the display. When the digital source is playing, the AVR 240 will automatically detect which type of digital data stream is being decoded and display that information in the Upper Display Line P.

The digital and analog audio inputs assigned to a source for an incoming signal. Although the digital input is the default, rupted, the unit will automatically switch over to the analog inputs feature for any source, follow the instructions shown in the Input Setup section of this manual on page 22.

Digital Bitstream Indications

When a digital source is playing, the type of bitstream data that is present. Using this information, the correct surround mode will automatically be selected. For example, DTS bitstreams will cause the unit to switch to Digital bitstreams will enable Dolby Digital decoding. When the unit senses PCM data from CDs or LDs, it will default to Logic 7 Music mode, although you may select any of the standard surround modes, such

Dolby Pro Logic II or Logic 7. Since the range of

Upper Display Line P or on-screen

VR 240’

if the digital stream is not present or is inter-

If you wish to disable the auto-polling

choose any of the

Auto Polling

DTS

Optical or

DVD Audio Inputs W

Digital Select

inputs, as they

feature searches both the

the AVR 240 senses

and Dolby

decoding

available surround modes is dependent on the type of digital data that is present, the AVR 240 uses a variety of indicators and messages to let you know what type

f signal is present. These messages will appear shortly

fter an input or surround mode is changed, and they

a will remain in the five seconds before that portion of the display returns to the normal surround mode indication.

Surround Mode Channel Indications

For Dolby Digital and DTS sources, a three-digit indication will appear, showing the number of channels present in the data. An example of this type of display

3/2/.1.

is The first number indicates how many discrete front

channel signals are present.

• A “3” tells you that separate front left, center and front right signals are available.This will be displayed for 5.1- and 6.1-channel Dolby Digital and DTS programs.

• A “2” tells you that separate front left and right signals are available, but there is no discrete center channel signal. This will be displayed for Dolby Digital bitstreams that have stereo program material.

• A “1” tells you that there is only a mono channel available in the Dolby Digital bitstream.

The middle number indicates how many discrete surround channel signals are present.

• A “2” tells you that separate surround left and right signals are available.This will be displayed for 5.1and 6.1-channel Dolby Digital and DTS programs.

• A “1” tells you that there is only a single, surroundencoded surround channel. This will appear for Dolby Digital bitstreams that have matrix encoding.

“0”

• information. This will be displayed for two-channel stereo programs.

NOTE: The surround back channels in 6.1-/7.1-channel bitstreams, such as Dolby Digital EX and DTS-ES Discrete and Matrix programs this numbering system. Instead, a message will appear to indicate whether EX or ES information is present (see below).

The last number indicates whether there is a discrete low-frequency effects (LFE) channel. This is the “.1” in the common abbreviation of “5.1” sound and is a special channel that contains only bass frequencies.

• A “1” tells you that an LFE channel is present. This will be displayed for programs

• A “0” indicates that there is no LFE channel information available. However, even when there is no

Lower Display Line ı for about

indicates that there is no surround channel

are not indicated using

Digital and DTS

Dolby

, as available.

36 OPERATION

OPERATION

dedicated LFE channel, low-frequency sound will be present at the subwoofer output when the speaker configuration is set to show the presence

f a subwoofer.

The information in the right side of the display will tell you if the digital audio data contains a special flag signal that will automatically activate the appropriate

X-ON

.1 or 7.1 mode.This will be shown as

6 or EX-OFF for Dolby Digital bitstreams and ES-ON or ES-OFF for DTS bitstreams.

If the EX flag is off, and your receiver has been configured for 6.1/7.1 operation, you may manually turn on

X processing as appropriate by simply selecting the

E Dolby Digital EX surround mode as described on pages 22–23 and 33. When the ES flag is not present in a DTS bitstream, you may benefit from a 6.1channel presentation by selecting the DTS+Neo:6 post-processing surround mode using the procedure described on pages 22–24 and 33. In that mode, the DTS Neo:6 algorithms will be used to derive the surround back channel from the DTS bitstream information.

Surround Mode Post Processing

Thanks to the power of the AVR 240’s DSP processor, a variety of surround mode options are available for most digital signals to deliver either the native information or to produce an enhanced sound field to match the number of speakers in your system. The modes available and the number of channels available for each mode will vary depending on the incoming bitstream and the configuration of your system, and are listed in the tables on page 38. The modes may be selected in the usual manner by selecting the major Surround Mode Group first, and then scrolling through the options (see pages 22 and 33).

The incoming bitstreams are indicated in the

Display Line

selected a surround mode the bitstream will be displayed briefly before the unit returns to normal operation. Therefore, you may ascertain the current bitstream by pressing the button for the major Surround Mode Group and waiting for a few moments for the bitstream to appear in the

Display Line

be displayed after the source input has been changed. To use the tables on page 38, match the indication in

the display to the Incoming Bitstream listed in the left column. The available surround modes are shown to the right.

See page 43 for information on setting the system to use a surround mode that you select by referring to these tables

It is always a good idea to check the readout for the channel data to make certain that it matches the audio logo information shown on the back of a DVD pack-

Q as described above.After you have

after about five seconds

Q. The bitstream information will also

rather than the default digital mode.

Lower

wer

age. In some cases, you will see the indication for “2/0/0” even when the disc contains a full 5.1, or 3/2/.1 signal. When this happens, check the audio

utput settings for your DVD player or the audio menu

elections for the specific disc being played to make

s certain that the player is sending the correct signal to the AVR. See the tables on page 38.

PCM Audio Playback

PCM is the abbreviation for Pulse Code Modulation,

hich is the type of digital signal used for standard CD

w playback and other non-Dolby Digital and non-DTS digital sources such as Mini-Disc.The digital circuits in the AVR 240 are capable of high-quality digital-toanalog decoding, and they may be connected directly to the digital audio output of your CD player.

Connections may be made to either the rear-panel

Optical or Coaxial Inputs bg or the front-panel Digital Inputs *(.

To listen to a PCM digital source, first select the input for the desired source (e.g., CD). Next press the

Select Button Buttons n on the remote, or the‹/›Selector Buttons

appears in the During PCM playback, you may select any surround

mode except Dolby Digital or DTS, as shown in the table on page 38. Note that for convenience, we have included the modes available for analog sources (including the tuner) in this chart.

When a PCM signal is detected, the

Line

PCM, in addition to a readout of the sampling frequency of the digital signal. In most cases this will be

44.1kHz or 48kHz, though in the case of specially mastered, high-resolution audio discs you will see a

Speaker/Channel Indicators

In addition to the bitstream indicators features a set of unique channel-input indicators that tell you how many channels of digital information are being received and/or whether the digital signal is interrupted.

Figure 16

The letters inside the boxes tell you which channels are receiving an input signal. Since conventional analog audio is only two channels, the “L” and “R” letters will light with any analog source.When a digital source is in use you will see letters displayed that correspond to the number of channels in the incoming data

#q and then use the ⁄/

) on the front panel, until the desired choice

Upper Display Line P.

ı will briefly show a message with the letters

96kHz indication.

(See Figure 16.)

Digital

Lower Display

the AVR 240

stream, which may be just the L and R for two-channel PCM or 2.0 Dolby Digital material. When a 5.1 signal is being received, the L/C/R/SL/SR indicators

ill light, with the LFE indication also being shown

hen an LFE signal is present. All seven indicators,

w including the SBL/SBR letters, will light for a 7.1 signal, and a horizontal line is shown to connect the SBL/SBR indicators when a 6.1 source is in use.

It is important to note that although Dolby Digital, for example, is referred to as a “5.1” system, not all Dolby Digital DVDs or programs are encoded for 5.1. Thus, it is sometimes normal for a DVD with a Dolby Digital soundtrack to trigger only the “L” and “R” indicators.

NOTE: Many DVD discs are recorded with both “5.1”

and “2.0” versions of the same soundtrack.When playing a DVD, always be certain to check the type of material on the disc. Most discs show this information in the form of a listing or icon on the back of the disc jacket. When a disc does offer multiple soundtrack choices, you may have to make some adjustments to your DVD player (usually with the “Audio Select” button or in a menu screen on the disc) to send a full 5.1 feed to the AVR 240. It is also possible for the type of signal feed to change during the course of a DVD playback. In some cases, the menu screens and previews of special material will only be recorded in 2.0 audio, while the main feature is available in 5.1 audio. The AVR 240 will automatically sense changes to the bitstream and channel count and reflect them in these indicators.

The letters used by the

Indicators

has been interrupted. This will happen when a digital input source is selected before the playback starts when a digital source such as a DVD is paused. The flashing indicators remind you that the playback has stopped due to the absence of a digital signal and not through any fault of the the digital playback will resume once the playback is started again.

The boxes around the channel indication letters are used to show which speakers are configured in your system. “Small” speaker has been assigned to that position, while a larger, double box indicates a “Large” speaker assignment.

Note that in some cases, such as when an analog stereo or 2.0 digital source is in use, you will see empty speaker position boxes, which indicates that the speaker is active and will receive sound, but that there is no discrete signal for that channel. In other cases you may see letters with no speaker boxes cates that there is a discrete signal for that channel, but due to the mode in use (e.g., Dolby VS with a 5.1 source),

O also flash to indicate when a bitstream

A small box around the letter indicates that a

there is no signal being sent to the channel.

Speaker/Channel Input

240. This is normal, and

This indi-

(Continued on page 39)

OPERATION 37

OPERATION

Surround Mode Availability for Incoming Bitstreams and Audio Signals

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

Incoming Bitstream Available Surround Modes

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

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

olby Virtual Speaker Wide (2, 3, 4 or 5 Speaker), Dolby Pro Logic IIx** (Movie, Music or Game), VMAx (N or F)

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

VMAx (N or F)

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

VMAx (N or F)

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

Dolby Digital EX**, Dolby Pro Logic IIx** (Movie or Music), VMAx (N or F)

Dolby Digital 3/2/.0, 3/2/.1 Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Stereo, Dolby Virtual Speaker Reference (2 or 3 Speaker), Dolby Virtual Speaker Wide (2, 3, 4 or 5 Speaker), or EX Dolby Digital EX**, Dolby Pro Logic IIx** (Movie or Music), VMAx (N or F)

For incoming DTS signals, the following modes are available:

Incoming Bitstream Available Surround Modes

DTS 1/0/.0, 1/0/.1, 2/0/.0, 2/0/.1, 3/0/.0, 3/0/.1, 3/1/.0 or 3/1/.1 DTS, DTS Stereo DTS 2/2/.0, 2/2/.1, 3/2/.0 or 3/2/.1 DTS, DTS Stereo, DTS+Neo:6**, DTS+Pro Logic IIx Movie**, DTS+Pro Logic IIx Music** DTS 96/24 DTS 96/24, DTS Stereo, DTS+Neo:6**, DTS+Pro Logic IIx Movie**, DTS+Pro Logic IIx Music** DTS-ES Matrix DTS-ES Matrix**, DTS, DTS Stereo, DTS+Pro Logic IIx Movie**, DTS+Pro Logic IIx Music** DTS-ES Discrete DTS-ES Discrete**, DTS, DTS Stereo, DTS+Pro Logic IIx Movie**, DTS+Pro Logic IIx Music**

For incoming analog and PCM signals, the following modes are available:

Incoming Signal Available Surround Modes

Analog (2-channel), Dolby Pro Logic II (Movie, Music or Game), Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby 3 Stereo, Dolby Virtual Speaker Reference (2 or 3 Speaker), Dolby Virtual Speaker Tuner, PCM 44.1kHz Wide (2, 3, 4 or 5 Speaker), Dolby Pro Logic IIx** (Movie, Music or Game), DTS Neo:6 (3-channel Cinema, 5-channel Cinema or Music or 6-channel or 48kHz Cinema or Music**), Logic 7 (5-channel Cinema, Music or Enhance; 7-channel Cinema, Music or Enhance**), Hall 1 (5- or 6-channel**), Hall 2

(5- or 6-channel**), Theater (5- or 6-channel**), VMAx (N or F), Surround Off***, 5-Channel Stereo, 7-Channel Stereo**, DSP Surround Off

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

7-channel Cinema, Music or Enhance**), DSP Surround Off

**The Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital EX, DTS+Neo:6, DTS+Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS-ES Matrix, DTS-ES Discrete, DTS Neo:6 (6-channel), Logic 7 (7-channel), Hall 1

(6-channel), Hall 2 (6-channel), Theater (6-channel) and 7-channel Stereo modes are only available when the AVR has been configured for 6.1/7.1 operation by configuring the Surround Back channels as

***The Surround Off (analog bypass) mode is only available for analog sources or the tuner, and requires that the tone controls be removed from the circuitry for “flat” response.

Surround Off

the DSP

Otherwise

LARGE or SMALL.

mode may be selected when a 2-channel presentation is desired.

OPERATION

Night Mode

A special feature of Dolby Digital is the Night mode, which enables specially encoded Dolby Digital input

ources to be played back with full digital intelligibility

hile reducing the minimum peak level by 1/4 to 1/3.

w This prevents abruptly loud transitions from disturbing others, without reducing the impact of the digital source.The Night mode is available only when Dolby

igital signals with special data are being played.

The Night mode may be engaged when a Dolby Digital DVD is playing by pressing the Night Mode

utton

B Buttons n to select either the middle-range or

full-compression versions of the Night mode. To turn the Night mode off, press the until the message in the lower third of the video display and in the D-RANGE OFF.

The Night mode may also be selected to always be on at either level of compression using the options in the DOLBY menu. See page 23 for information on using the menus to set this option.

IMPORTANT NOTES ON DIGITAL PLAYBACK:

• When the digital playback source is stopped, or in a pause, fast-forward or chapter-search mode, the digital audio data will momentarily stop, and the channel position letters inside the

Channel Input Indicators

normal and does not indicate a problem with either the AVR 240 or the source machine. The AVR 240 will return to digital playback as soon as the data is available and when the machine is in a standard play mode.

When playing DVDs or viewing television signals

• with digital audio, the number of channels and format of the incoming bitstream may vary depending on the portion of the DVD being viewed (e.g., trailers or local station identification is broadcast. The AVR 240 will automatically react to changes in the incoming signal.

Some television system broadcasters are not capa-

• ble of transmitting a 5.1 digital signal. Therefore, although the program material may be encoded in the Dolby Digital or DTS formats, the actual broadcast may only be a 2.0 signal. Check with your cable or satellite provider for more information.

• Although the AVR 240 will decode virtually all current DVD movies, CDs and HDTV sources, it is possible that some future digital sources may not be compatible with the AVR 240.

• Not all digitally encoded programs contain full 5.1or 6.1-channel audio. Consult the program guide that accompanies the

n the remote. Next, press the

l o

Lower Display Line Q reads

s commentar

’

director

⁄/¤

O will flash. This is

y), or when commercials

DVD to determine which type

⁄/¤

Buttons n

Speaker/

of audio has been recorded on the disc.The AVR 240 will automatically sense the type of digital surround encoding used and will adjust to

ccommodate it.

• When some digital sources are playing, you may not be able to select some of the analog surround modes such as Dolby Pro Logic II or IIx, Dolby 3

tereo, Hall, Theater or Logic 7. Refer to the tables

S on page 38 for more information.

• When a Dolby Digital or DTS source is playing, it is not possible to make an analog recording using the

ape Outputs

owever, the digital signals will be passed

Y. through to the

nd Video 1 Audio Outputs

£ a

Digital Audio Outputs ·a.

Tuner Operation

The AVR 240’s tuner is capable of tuning AM, FM and FM Stereo broadcast stations. Stations may be tuned manually, or they may be stored as favorite station presets and recalled from a 30-position memory.

Station Selection

1. Press the AM/FM Tuner Select Button g on

the remote to select the tuner as an input. The tuner may be selected from the front panel either by pressing the the tuner is active or by pressing the

Selector

2. Press the

Tuner Band Selector ! again to switch between AM and FM so that the desired frequency band is selected.

3. Press the

manual or automatic tuning. When the button is pressed so that

appears in the Lower Display Line ı each press of the the tuner in a scan mode that seeks the next higher- or lower-frequency station with acceptable signal strength. An tion will momentarily appear when the station stops at a stereo FM station, and an indication will momentarily appear when an AM or monaural FM station is tuned. tons again to scan to the next receivable station.

When the button is pressed so that appears in the Lower Display Line ı each tap of the Selector will increased or decrease the frequency by one increment. a strong-enough signal for adequate reception,

MANUAL TUNED will appear in the Lower Display Line

4. Stations may also be tuned directly in either the

automatic or manual mode quency directly

Input Source Selector ^ until

Tuner Band

AM/FM Tuner Select Button g or

Tuner Mode Button&I to select

AUTO

Tuning Selectors 9u will put

AUTO ST

ı.

first select the

TUNED

AUTO TUNED

uning but

Press the

MANUAL

When the tuner receives

To enter a station’s fre-

AM or FM band as

indica-

desired be pressing the

g. Next, press the Direct Button J.

Button

Within five seconds of seeing the

croll in the Upper Display LineP,enter the

tation frequency by pressing the

s r. If you press an incorrect button while entering a direct frequency, press the start over.

NOTE: When FM reception of a station is weak, audio quality will be increased by switching to Mono mode by pressing the

ANUALappears momentarily in the Lower

Display Line

activate manual tuning mode.

Preset Tuning

Using the remote, up to 30 stations may be stored in the AVR 240’s memory for easy recall using the front panel controls or the remote.

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

1. Press the Two underscore lines will appear at the far right side of the

2. Within five seconds, press the corresponding to the location where you wish to store this station’s frequency. Once entered, the preset number will appear in the

Line

3. Repeat the process after tuning any additional stations to be preset.

Recalling Preset Stations

• To manually select a station previously entered in

the preset memor that correspond to the desired station’ location.

o manually tune through the list of stored

•

stations one by one, press the

Selector

remote.

Recording

In normal operation, the audio or video source

selected for listening through the A the record outputs.This means that any program you are watching or listening to may be recorded simply by placing machines connected to the

£ or Video 1 hY in the Record mode.

When a digital audio recorder is connected to the

Digital

the digital signal using a CD-R, MiniDisc or other digital recording

Tuner Mode Button&I so that

ı and goes out.

Memory Button X on the remote.

Upper Display Line P.

Buttons

Audio/Video

Audio Outputs

system.

AM/FM Tuner Select

DIRECT IN

Clear Button W to

his will also

Numeric Keys r

Upper Display

press the

$T on the front panel or

Numeric Keys r

Preset Stations

VR 240 is sent to

and S-Video

you are able to record

·a,

umeric Keys

s memory

preset

Tape Outputs

Outputs

OPERATION 39OPERATION 39

OPERATION

The

Bridge

The

Bridge

The

Bridge

The

Bridge

The

Bridge

The

Bridge

The

Bridge

OPERATION

NOTES:

• The digital outputs are active only when a digital signal is present, and they do not convert an analog

nput to a digital signal, or change the format of the

igital signal. In addition, the digital recorder must

d be compatible with the output signal. For example, the PCM digital input from a CD player may be recorded on a CD-R or MiniDisc, but Dolby Digital

r DTS signals may not.

• Please make certain that you are aware of any copyright restrictions on any material you copy.

nauthorized duplication of copyrighted materials

U is prohibited by federal law

Using

When Harman Kardon’s (optional) is connected and a compatible iPod®is docked in The Bridge, press the choose the iPod as the input source. Pressing the

vate the AVR remote’s control codes for the iPod, and you may also use the front-panel controls to operate the iPod. You may also select DMP as the source from the front panel by repeatedly pressing the

Input Source Selector ^ until DMP appears in

Upper Display Line P, although no Input

the

Indicator

When The Bridge is properly connected and a compatible iPod is properly docked,

BRIDGE IS CONNECTED

across the sage appears, use the remote or front-panel buttons to control the iPod. See the Function List Table on pages 47–48 for a listing of the remote control buttons that have been programmed to control the iPod. In brief, the and Forward Search Buttons ` and the

⁄/¤/‹/›Buttons no and Set Button p

may be used in a similar manner to the corresponding controls on the iP iPod using and an AVR remote are furnished with .

The front-panel controls ited number of iP

Button

& to play or pause the current track. The

Tuning Selector 9 may be used to search reverse (left side of button) or forward (right side of button) through the tracks. Press the

! to call up the iPod’s menu. Press the Preset Station Selectors

@ to select. For complete information on using the

VR’s remote or front-panel controls to operate an

see the instructions packed with The Bridge.

od,

DMP Selector Button d to

DMP Selector Button d will also acti-

Ú will light.

DMP/THE

will scroll

Upper Display Line P. Once that mes-

Reverse Search, Play, Pause

od. Complete details on operating an

may be used to access a lim-

od functions.

Press the

uner Mode

Tuner Band Selector

$ to scroll, and the Set Button

Output Level Trim Adjustment

Normal output level adjustment for the AVR 240 is established using EzSet+, or the internal test tone, as

utlined on pages 30–31. In some cases, however, it

o may be desirable to adjust the output levels using program material such as a test disc, or a selection you are familiar with.

To adjust the output levels using program material, first set the reference volume for the front left and front right channels using the Volume Control Òb

If you are using a disc with test signals or an external signal generator as the source from which to trim the output levels, you may use a handheld SPL meter to guide you to the correct SPL levels. Set the meter to the C-Weighting Slow scale, and adjust the volume until the meter reads 75dB.

Once the reference level has been set, press the

Channel Select Buttonmand FRONT L LEVEL

will appear in the Lower Display Line

Q and semi-OSD. To change the level, first press

Set Button p, and then use the ⁄/

the

Buttonsnto raise or lower the level. DO NOT

use the volume control, as this will alter the reference setting.

Once the change has been made, press the

Button

p and then press the ⁄/¤Buttons to select the next output channel location you wish to adjust. To adjust the subwoofer level, press the

Buttonsnuntil WOOFER LEVEL appears in

the

Lower Display Line Q and on screen.

Repeat the procedure as needed until all channels requiring adjustment have been set. When all adjustments have been made and no further adjustments are made for five seconds, the AVR 240 will return to

operation.

mal

nor

The channel output for any input may also be adjusted using the full-OSD on-screen menu system. the volume to a comfortable listening level using the

Volume Control Òb. Then, press the OSD Button

v to bring up the MASTER (Figure 1). Press the ¤Button n until the on-

›

screen

cursor is next to the MANUAL

SETUP

the

⁄/¤ Buttons n to scroll to the CHANNEL

ADJUST

display the

line. Press the Set Button p to display

MANUAL SETUP submenu, and use the

Press the

line

Set Button p again to

CHANNEL ADJUST submenu.

Once the menu appears on your video screen, first

⁄/¤

use the

›

cursor so that it is next to the TEST TONE

Press the

line

Buttons n to move the on-screen

‹/›

Buttons o so that OFF

appears.This will turn off the test tone and allow you

Set

⁄/¤

First, set

to use your external test disc or other source material

⁄/¤

as the reference.Then, use the

Buttons n

until the › cursor is next to the TEST TONE

ine so that you may select between automatic

nd manual movement of the test tone from one

a channel to the next. When

AUTO appears, the test tone will automatically circulate from one channel to the next, pausing momentarily at each channel. If you

djust the level of any channel, the test tone will

a remain paused at that channel until several seconds after your last adjustment before continuing to the next channel. When

emain paused at the last channel until you use the

⁄/¤ Buttons n to select another channel.

At each channel position, use the

MANUAL appears, the test tone will

‹/›

Buttons o

to change the output level. Remember, the goal is to have the output level at each channel be equal when heard at the listening position.

If you wish to reset all the levels to their original

⁄/¤

factory default of 0dB offset, press the

Buttons

n so that the on-screen cursor is next to the

CHANNEL RESET line and press the ‹/

Buttons o so that the word ON appears.

›

After the levels are reset, resume the procedure outlined above to reset the levels to the desired settings.When all adjustments are done, press the

⁄/¤

Buttons

to move the on-screen ›cursor so that it is next to BACK TO MANUAL SETUP and then press the

Set Button p if you wish to go back to the

manual setup menu to make other adjustments. If you have no other adjustments to make, press the

Button

v to exit the menu system.

OSD

NOTE: The output levels may be separately trimmed for

each digital and analog surround mode by selecting that mode and following the instructions shown above.

Dim Function

Since the AVR 240 will often be used when movies or other video programming is viewed under low-light conditions, you may wish to lower the brightness of the front-panel displays and indicators so that they do not distract from the video presentation. You may dim the displays using the remote

Simply press the

Dim Button 7 once to dim the

front panel to half the normal brightness level; press it again to turn the displays off. Note that when the displays are dimmed or tur

Indicator

1 will remain lit as a reminder that the

AVR is still turned on. The accent lighting for the Volume Control M will dim when the panel displays are at half-brightness.

All changes to the front-panel brightness level are temporary; the displays will return to full-brightness

ned off, the blue

wer

40 OPERATION

after the AVR is turned off and then on again.To return the displays to full brightness without turning the unit off, press the

isplays are on.

d In addition to lowering the brightness of the displays or

turning them off completely, you may wish to have them appear whenever a button on the remote or

ront panel is pushed, and then gradually fade out after

f a set time period. You may do this by making the appropriate settings in the

OUT

Menu, as shown on page 42.

Memor

This product is equipped with a memory backup system that preserves the system configuration information and tuner presets if the unit is accidentally unplugged or subjected to a power outage.This memory will last for approximately four weeks, after which time all information must be reentered.

Dim Button 7 as needed until the

VFD FADE TIME

line of the ADVANCED SELECT

Backup

OPERATION

OPERATION 41

ADVANCED FEATURES

* ADVANCED SELECT *

VFD FADE TIME OUT:OFF VOLUME DEFAULT:OFF DEFAULT VOL SET:Ð25dB SEMI OSD TIME OUT: 5S FULL OSD TIME OUT:20S DEFAULT SURR MODE:ON OSD BACKGROUND:BLUE

ACK TO MASTER MENU

The AVR 240 is equipped with a number of advanced features that add extra flexibility to the unit’s operation. While it is not necessary to use these features to

perate the unit, they do provide additional options.

Figure 17

Front-Panel-Display Fade

In normal operation, the front-panel displays and indicators remain on at full brightness, although you may also dim them or turn them off using the h (see pages 12 and 40). As an additional option, you may also set the AVR so that the displays are on whenever a button is pressed on the front panel or remote, but then fade out after a set period of time.

To set the front-panel displays to the Fade mode, press the OSD Button v to bring the MASTER

(Figure 1) to the screen. Press the ⁄/

Buttons n so that the ›cursor is pointing to the ADVANCED line, and press the Set Button p to enter the ADVANCED SELECT menu (Figure 17).

With the

ADVANCED SELECT menu on

your video display, press the

›

that the

TIME

cursor is pointing to the VFD FADE

OUT

line

⁄/¤

. Next, press the o so that the amount of time that you wish the dis plays to fade out after a button is pressed is shown.

OFF if you do not wish to have the front-

Select panel displays fade out.

Once this time is set and the unit returned to normal operation, the displays will remain on for the time period selected whenever a button is pressed on the front panel or remote.After that time they will gradually fade out, with the exception of the

Power Indicator 2,

which will remain on to remind you that the A turned on. Note that if the displays have been turned completely off using the function will not operate

Dim Button h, the Fade

If you wish to make adjustments to other items on the

ADVANCED

⁄/¤

Buttons n to place the ›cursor next to

the desired item, or place the

SELECT

›

cursor next to the

BACK TO MASTER MENU line and press the Set Button p to make an adjustment to another menu. If you have completed all adjustments, press

OSD Button v to exit the menu system.

the

42 ADVANCED FEATURES

Dim Button

Buttons n so

‹/›

Buttons

VR is

press the

Turn-On Volume Level

As is the case with most audio/video receivers, when the AVR 240 is turned on, it will always return to the

olume setting in effect when the unit was turned off.

owever, you may prefer to always have the AVR 240

H turn on at a specific setting, regardless of what was last in use when the unit was turned off. To change the default condition so that the same volume level

s always used at turn-on, you will need to make an

i adjustment in the

ADVANCED SELECT

menu. To start the adjustment, press the OSD Button

to bring the MASTER MENU (Figure 1)

o the screen. Press the

›

screen

cursor is next to the ADVANCED line.

uttonn,until the on-

Press the Set Button p to enter the ADVANCED SELECT

menu (Figure 17).

At the ADVANCED SELECT menu make certain that the on-screen

›

cursor is next to the

VOLUME DEFAULT line by pressing the

⁄/¤

Buttons n as needed.

›

Button o so that the word ON is shown in

the video display. Next, press the

Next, press the

once so that the on-screen ›cursor is next to the DEFAULT VOL SET line.To set the desired turn-on volume, press the

‹/›

Buttons o until the

desired volume level is shown on the

VOL SET

line.This setting may NOT be made

with the regular volume controls.

NOTE: Since the setting for the turn-on volume cannot be heard while the setting is being made, you may wish to determine the setting before making the adjustment. To do this, listen to any source and adjust the volume to the desired level using the regular Volume Controls Òb. When the desired volume

level to be used at turn-on is reached, make a note of

the setting as it appears in the lower third of the video screen or in the

Lower Display Line ı. (A typical

volume level will appear as a negative number such as –25dB.) When making the adjustment, use the Buttons o to enter this setting.

The turn-on volume default will remain in effect until it is changed or turned off in this menu, even when the unit is turned off.

If you wish to make other adjustments, press the

⁄/¤

Buttons n until the on-screen ›cursor

is next to the desired setting or the

MASTER MENU

line and press the Set Button

BACK

p. If you have no other adjustments to make, press

Button

the

OSD

v to exit the menu system.

Semi-OSD Settings

The

semi-OSD

system places one-line messages at the lower third of the video display screen whenever the Volume, Input Source, Surround mode, tuner

Button n

DEFAULT

‹/›

frequency or any of the configuration settings are changed. The semi-OSD system is helpful in that it provides feedback on any control changes or remote

ommands using the video display when it is difficult

o view the front-panel displays. However, you may

t occasionally prefer to turn these displays off or adjust the length of time the displays remain on the screen. Both of those options are possible with the AVR 240.

his setting will also determine the length of time that

T track identification and play time messages will appear on your video display when The Bridge is in use.

To change the length of time that the semi-OSD displays remain on the screen, or to turn them off, go to

ADVANCED

the earlier, and press the until the on-screen

OSD TIME OUT

SELECT menu as outlined

⁄/¤

Buttons n as needed,

›

cursor is next to the SEMI

line. Next, press the ‹/

›

Buttons o until the desired time in seconds or the

OFF is displayed. This is a permanent setting

word

, and the time-out entry will remain in

change

effect

until it is changed, even when the unit is turned off.

If you wish to make other adjustments, press the

⁄/¤

Buttons n until the on-screen ›cursor

is next to the desired setting or the

MASTER MENU

line and press the Set Button

BACK TO

p. If you have no other adjustments to make, press

OSD Button v to exit the menu system.

the

Full-OSD Time-Out Adjustment

The FULL OSD menu system is used to simplify the setup and adjustment of the AVR 240, using a series of on-screen menus.The factory default setting for these menus leaves them on the screen for 20 seconds after a period of inactivity before they disappear from the screen (T

ime-Out). Time-Out is a safety measure to prevent image retention of the menu text in your monitor or projector, which might happen if it were left on indefinitely. However, some viewers may prefer a slightly longer or shorter period before the display disappears.

o change the

T to make an adjustment in the

SELECT

ment, press the

full-OSD Time-Out, you will need

ADVANCED

menu (Figure 17). To start the adjust-

OSD Button v to bring the

MASTER MENU to the screen. Press the ¤ Button n, until the on-screen › cursor is next to the

ADVANCED line

Set

Button

Press the

to enter the ADVANCED menu (Figure 17).

At the

ADVANCED SELECT menu (Figure

17) make certain that the on-screen to the

FULL OSD TIME OUT line by press-

⁄/¤

ing the

‹/›

the

Buttons n as needed.

Buttons o until the desired time is dis

› cursor is next

press

Next,

played in seconds.This is a permanent setting change,

ADVANCED FEATURES

and the Time-Out entry will remain in effect until it is changed, even if the unit is turned off.

If you wish to make other adjustments, press the

⁄/¤

Buttons n until the on-screen ›cursor is

next to the desired setting or the

MASTER MENU

line and press the Set Button

RETURN TO

p. If you have no other adjustments to make, press

SD Button

o exit the menu system.

v t

Default Surround Mode

In normal operation, when the AVR 240 senses a Dolby Digital or DTS digital audio data stream, it will automatically default to the surround mode encoded on the DVD disc or in the digital video broadcast. (If a two-channel analog or PCM signal is detected, the AVR will default to the Logic 7 Music/7.1 mode, or the last surround mode you selected for that source.) In most cases, this is the correct mode, but you may have a particular preference for the mode you wish to hear when Dolby Digital or DTS is present. As described on pages 36–38, you may select from several available choices of Dolby or DTS modes, depending on the number of channels you have configured your AVR for and the format of the incoming bitstream.

The AVR 240 allows you to set the unit so that it will either use the default mode or switch to your desired mode. If you wish to set the AVR so that the surround mode information as it is encoded in the disc is always used, no further action is needed. Simply leave the setting at the factory default of

ON.

Full-OSD Background Color

When the full-OSD menu system is in use, the default display appears with a solid blue background with white characters. If you wish, you may select a solid

lack background as the default

This setting may be changed by pressing the

Button

v to display the MASTER MENU.

se the

⁄/¤ B

DVANCEDline, and press the Set Button

uttons

o scroll down to the

n t

OSD

to select the ADVANCED SELECT submenu. Press the

⁄/¤ Buttons n again to scroll to the

OSD BACKGROUND line.

When

BLUE appears, the full-OSD menus will

appear on screen with a solid blue background. Press

⁄/¤ Buttons o until BLACK appears to

the display the full-OSD menus on a solid black background instead.

This setting will be retained even when the AVR 240 is turned off to the Standby mode.

If you wish to make other adjustments, press the

⁄/¤ Buttons n until the on-screen › cursor

is next to the desired setting or the

MASTER MENU

line and press the Set Button

BACK TO

p. If you have no other adjustments to make, press

OSD Button v to exit the menu system.

the

To set the unit so that it responds to the last surround

Digital or DTS

with the

Dolby

ADVANCED

mode you selected when a source was playing,

SELECT

menu on screen, press the ⁄/¤

Buttons n so that the › cursor is pointing to the

DEFAULT

⁄/¤ Buttons o so that OFF appears. The unit

SURR MODE

line

Press the

will now switch to the last selected mode instead of the disc’s default mode for Dolby and DTS digitally encoded data streams.

This setting does not apply to standard PCM digital inputs or to analog sources (including the tuner).

In those cases, the unit will always apply the surround or processing mode that was last used for that input.

If you wish to make other adjustments, press the

⁄/¤ Buttons n until the on-screen › cursor

is next to the desired setting or the

MASTER MENU

line and press the Set Button

BACK TO

p. If you have no other adjustments to make, press the

OSD Button v to exit the menu system.

ADVANCED FEATURES

PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE

The AVR 240 is equipped with a powerful remote control that will control not only the receiver’s functions, but also most popular brands of audio and video

quipment, including CD players, cassette decks, TV

ets, cable boxes,VCRs, satellite receivers and other

s home theater equipment. Once the AVR 240’s remote is programmed with the codes for the products you own, it is possible to eliminate most other

eplace them with the convenience of a single, universal

r remote control.

remotes and

Programming Device Codes

The AVR 240 remote is factory-programmed for all AVR functions, as well as those of most Harman Kardon CD changers, DVD players, CD players and cassette decks, as well as the navigation controls for the iPod. In addition, by following one of the methods below, you may program the remote to operate a wide range of devices from other manufacturers.

Direct Code Entry

This method is the easiest way to program your remote to work with different products.

1. Use the tables in the following pages to determine the three-digit code or codes that match both the product type (e.g., VCR, TV) and the specific brand name. If there is more than one number for a brand, make note of the different choices.

2. Turn on the unit you wish to program into the AVR 240 remote.

3. Press and hold both the the product you wish to control (e.g., VCR, TV) and the

Mute Button at the same time.

When the red light under the stays lit and the Program Indicator c turns amber and begins flashing, release the buttons. It is important that you begin the next step within 20 seconds

4. Point the AVR 240’s remote toward the unit to be programmed, and enter the first three-digit code using the the correct code has been entered. Press the

Selector

will flash three times before going dark to confirm the entry.

5. If the device to be programmed in does NOT turn off equipment turns off. At this point, the correct code has been entered. Press the again and note that the red light under the Input

Selector

dark to confirm the entry.

6. Try all of the functions on the remote to make certain that the product operates properly. Keep in mind that many manufacturers use a number of

Numeric Keys r. If the unit turns off,

e again,

, continue to enter three-digit codes until the

e will flash three times before going

Input Selector e for

Input Selector e

Input

and note that the red light

Input Selector e

different combinations of codes, so it is a good idea to make certain that not only the power control, but the volume, channel and transport

ontrols work as they should. If functions do not

ork properly, you may need to use a different

w remote code.

7. If a code cannot be entered to turn the unit off, if the code for your product does not appear in the tables in this manual, or if not all functions oper-

te properly, try programming the remote with

a the Auto Search Method.

NOTE: If you are using your iPod with a TEN

echnology product, you may use the direct-code

T entry procedure to program remote control codes for the TEN Technology product. Select the

Input Selector

enter product code 002 in Step 4.

Auto Search Method

If the unit you wish to include in the AVR 240’s remote is not listed in the code tables in this manual or if the code does not seem to operate properly, you may wish to program the correct code using the Auto Search method that follows:

1. Turn on the unit that you wish to include in the AVR 240 remote.

2. Press the product to be entered (e.g., VCR, TV) and the Mute Button f at the same time. Hold both buttons until the red light under the Input Selector e stays lit and the Program Indicator c amber and begins flashing. The next step must take place while the red light is on, and it must begin within 20 seconds after the light appears

oint the

3. programmed, and press either the n repeatedly. Each press will send out a series of codes from the remote’ the unit being programmed turns off, stop pressing

⁄ /¤

the that the correct code is in use.

4. Press the the Input Selector will flash three times before going dark to confir

5. Try all of the functions on the remote to make certain that the product operates. Keep in mind that many manufacturers use a number of different combinations of codes, and it is a good idea to make certain that not only the power control works, but also the volume, channel and transport controls, as appropriate. If all functions do not work properly different code, or enter a code via the Direct Code Entry method.

4 in Steps 3 through 5, and

Input Selector e for the type of

VR 240 remote toward the unit to be

⁄

s built-in database

Buttons n, as that is your indication

Input Selector e; the red light under

m the entry

you may need to Auto-Search for a

DMP

turns

or ¤Button

When

Code Readout

When the code has been entered using the Auto Search method, it is always a good idea to find out the

xact code so that it may be easily reentered if neces-

ary.You may also read the codes to verify which

s device has been programmed to a specific Control Selector button.

1. Press and hold both the for the device you wish to find the code for and the

Mute Button f at the same time. The

Program Indicator c will turn amber and

egin flashing, and the red light under the

Selector

and begin the next step within 20 seconds.

2. Press the

Indicator

that corresponds to the three-digit code, with a onesecond pause between each digit. Count the number of blinks between pauses to determine the digit of the code. One blink is the number 1, two blinks is the number 2, and so forth. Ten blinks are used to indicate a “0.”

Example: One blink, followed by a one-second pause, followed by six blinks, followed by a one-second pause, followed by ten blinks indicates that the code has been set to 160.

For future reference, enter the setup codes for the equipment in your system here:

DVD ____________ CD ________________

VID1/

VID2/SA

VID4 ____________ TAPE ____________

e will stay lit.

Set Button p. The Program

c will then blink green in a sequence

VCR __________VID2/CBL __________

________

Input Selector e

elease the buttons

TV __________

VID3/

nput

Macro Programming

Macros enable you to easily repeat frequently used combinations of commands with the press of a single button on the A grammed, a macro will send out up to 19 different remote codes in a predetermined sequential order enabling you to automate the process of turning on your system, tasks.The AVR 240’s remote can store up to five separate macro command sequences: one that is associated with the four more that are accessed by pressing the Macro Buttons T.

1. Press the

Button Button

VR 240’s remote control. Once pro-

changing devices,

Power On Button a and

Mute Button f and the Macro

T to be programmed or the Power On

a at the same time.An Input Selector

or other common

PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE

240

efw

Indicator

2. Enter the steps for the macro sequence by pressing the button for the actual command step. Although the macro may contain up to 19 steps,

ach button press, including those used to change

e devices, counts as a step.The c will flash green to confirm each button press as you enter commands.

NOTE: While entering commands for Power On/Off of any device during a macro sequence, press the

Button

press the actual Power button. Press the

Button

3. When all the steps have been entered, press the

Sleep Button j to enter the commands. The red light under the blink and then turn off.

Example: To program the Macro 1 button so that it turns on the AVR 240, TV and a cable box, follow these steps:

• Press the

• Note that the

• Press the

• Press the Mute Button f to store the Cable

• Press the

After following these steps, each time you press the Macro 1 Button T, the remote will send the P

Erasing Macro Commands

To remove the commands that have been programmed into one of the Macro buttons, follow these steps:

Press the

Button

wish to erase.

ill light red, and the Program

c will flash amber.

Program Indicator

Mute

f for the Power On command. DO NOT

Power Off

0 to program the Power Off command.

Input Selectors ef will

Macro 1 Button T and Mute

Button

f at the same time and then release

them.

Program Indicator c will flash

amber.

AVR Selector f. Mute Button f to store the

AVR 240’s Power On command.

VID 3 Input Selector Button e to

indicate the next command is for “TV Power On.”

Mute Button f to store the TV

ower On Command.

VID 2 Input Selector

indicate the next command is for “Cable Power On.”

Power On command.

Sleep/Channel Up Button j to

complete the process and store the macro sequence.

ower On command.

Button

Mute

T that contains the commands you

Button

e to

f and the Macro

rogram Indicator

. The

and the LED under the turn red.

. Within ten seconds, press the

Selector/Channel Down Button

4. The red LED under the go out, and the

reen and flash three times before it goes out.

5. When the Macro has been erased.

Program Indicator c will turn

Program Indicator c goes out, the

Figure 18

ill flash amber,

c w

AVR Selector f will

urround Mode

AVR Selector f will

Programmed Device Functions

Once the AVR 240’s remote has been programmed for the codes of other devices, press the appropriate

elector

the AVR 240 to controlling the additional product. When you press any one of the selectors, it will briefly flash in red to indicate that you have changed the device being controlled.

When operating a device other than the AVR 240, the controls may not correspond exactly to the function

rinted on the remote or button. Some commands,

uch as the volume control, are the same as they are

s with the AVR 240. Other buttons will change their function so that they correspond to a secondary label on the remote. For example, the Sleep and Surround mode selector buttons also function as the Channel Up and Channel Down buttons when operating most TV sets,VCRs or cable boxes. The Channel Up/Down indication is printed directly on the remote. For many standard CD players, cassette decks,VCRs and DVD functions, the standard function icons are printed on top of the buttons.

For some products, however, the function of a particular button does not follow the command printed on the remote. In order to see which function a button controls, consult the Function List tables on pages 47 and 48. To use those tables, first check the type of device being controlled (e.g., TV, VCR). Next, look at the remote control diagram in Figure 18. Note that each button has a number on it.

o find out what function a particular button has for a specific device, find the button number on the Function List and then look in the column for the device you are controlling. For example, button number 46 is the Direct button for the AVR 240, but it is the

avorite”

“F and satellite receivers. Button number 32 is the Delay button for the AVR 240, but the Open/Close button for

players.

NOTE: The numbers used to describe the button functions in Figure 18 for the purposes of describing how a button operates are a different set of numbers than those used in the rest of this manual to describe the button functions for the AVR 240.

NOTES ON USING THE AVR 240 REMOTE WITH OTHER DEVICES.

• Manufacturers may use different code sets for the

same product category. For that reason, it is important that you check whether the code set you have entered operates as many controls as possible only a few functions operate code set will work with more buttons.

o change the remote from controlling

e t

button for many

cable television boxes

check whether another

PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE

Input

.If

PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE

• When a button is pressed on the AVR 240 remote, the red light under the the product being operated should flash briefly. If

he Device Control Selector flashes for some but

ot all buttons for a particular product, it indicates

n that no function is programmed for the button being pushed.

Input Selector ef for

Volume Punch-Through

The AVR 240’s remote may be programmed to oper-

olume Control

te the

ions of either the TV or the AVR 240 in conjunction

t with any of the devices controlled by the remote. For example, since the AVR 240 will likely be used as the sound system for TV viewing, you may wish to have the AVR 240’s volume activated, although the remote is set to run the TV. Either the AVR 240 or TV volume control may be associated with any of the remote’s devices.The factory default setting is to have the AVR 240’s volume activated for all devices except TAPE.To program the remote for Volume PunchThrough, follow these steps:

1. Press the

2. Press the

3. Press either the AVR Selector f or the Input

NOTE: Should you wish to return the remote to the original configuration after entering a Through, you will need to repeat the steps shown above. However, press the same Input Selector in Steps 1 and 3.

Input Selector e for the unit you wish

to have associated with the volume control and the Mute Button f at the same time until the red light appears under the

Program Indicator c will flash amber.

Volume Up Button b; the Program

Indicator c will stop flashing and stay amber.

e, depending on which system’s

Selector

volume control you wish to have attached for the punch-through mode.The will blink green three times and then go out to con-

m the data entry

fir

Example: To have the AVR 240’s volume control activated even though the remote is set to control the TV, first press the e and the Mute Button f at the same time. Next, press the by the

Volume Up Button b, followed

VR Selector

nd Mute

b a

Input Selector e; the

Program Indicator c

Video 3/TV Input Selector

unc-

f f

olume Punch-

Channel Control Punch-Through

240’s remote may be programmed to operate

The so that the channel control function for either the TV, cable or satellite receiver used in your system may be used in conjunction with one of the other devices controlled by the remote. For example, while using and controlling the VCR, you may wish to change channels on a

cable box or satellite receiver without having to change the device selected by the AVR 240 or the remote. To program the remote for Channel Control Punch-

hrough, follow these steps:

1. Press the

. Press the

3. Press and release the

NOTE: To remove the Channel Control Punch-Through and return the remote to its original configuration, repeat the steps shown in the example above. However, press the same Input Selector in Steps 1 and 3.

Input Selector Button ef for the

device you wish to have the channel control associ-

ted with and the

a time until the red light appears under the

Selector

c flashes amber.

Program Indicator c will stop flashing and stay amber.

for the device that will be used to change the channels.The green three times and then go out to confirm the data entry.

Example: To control the channels using your cable box or satellite receiver while the remote is set to control the VCR, first press the

Selector Button

at the same time. Next, release them and press the

Volume Down Button b, followed by the VID 2/ Cable/Sat Input Selector Button

ute Button

ef and the Program Indicator

olume Down Buttonb.The

Input Selector Button e

Program Indicator c will blink

e and the Mute Button f

t the same

f a

Input

VID 1/VCR Input

Transport Control Punch-Through

The AVR 240’s remote may be programmed to operate so that the Stop, VCR, DVD or CD will operate in conjunction with one of the other devices controlled by the remote. For example, while using and controlling the TV, you may wish to start or stop your VCR or DVD without having to change the device selected by the AVR 240 or the remote. The factor controls activated when the or VID3/TV devices have been selected. To program the remote for these steps:

1. Press the

2. Press the

Transport Control Functions ` (Play,

ast Forward, Rewind, Pause and Record) for a

transport

y default setting is to have the DVD

AVR, VID2/CABLE or SAT

ransport Control Punch-Through, follow

Input Selector ef for the device

you wish to have the channel control associated with and the

Mute Button f at the same time until

the red light appears under the and the Program Indicator c flashes amber.

Play Button `. The Program

Indicator

c will stop flashing and stay amber.

’

Input Selector e

. Press and release the

for the device that will be used to change the chan-

Program Indicator c will blink green

nels.The three times and then go out to confirm the data

ntry.

Example: To control the transport of a DVD player while the remote is set to control the TV, first press

ID 3/TV Input Selector Button

t Mute Button f at the same time. Next, release them and press the

DVD Input Selector Button e.

the

NOTES:

• To remove the Channel Control Punch-Through and

return the remote to its original configuration, repeat the steps in the example above. However, press the same Input Selector in Steps 1 and 3.

• Before programming the remote for Volume, Channel

or Transport Punch-Through, make certain that any programming needed for the specific TV, CD, DVD, cable or satellite receivers has been completed.

• The AVR 240 remote is preprogrammed at the

factory so that the ` operate the DVD player whenever the AVR device is selected.

nput Selector Button

nd the

e a

Play Button `, followed by

Transport Control Functions

Resetting the Remote Memory

As you add components to your home theater system, occasionally you may wish to reset the remote to the original factory defaults and command codes by following these steps. Once the remote is reset, all commands or codes that you have entered will be erased and will need to be reentered:

1. Press any of the the

“O”

Program

2. Press the

3. The red LED under the out and the ing and turn green.

4. The

Program Indicator c will remain green until

the remote is reset. Note that this may take a while, depending on how many commands are in the memory that need to be erased.

When the

5. remote has been reset to the factor

Input Selector Buttons e and

Button

r at the same time until the

tor

Indica

c begins to flash amber

“3” Button r three times.

Input Selector e will go

Program Indicator c will stop flash-

tor

Indica

Program

c goes out,

y settings.

the

PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE

The

Bridge

The

Bridge

FUNCTION LIST

o. Button Name AVR Function DVD CD/CD-R Tape VCR (VID1) TiVo (VID1) CBL (VID2) SAT (VID2) TV (VID3)

ower OnPower On Power On Power On Power On Power On/Off Power On Power On Power On Power On

1 P

DMP)

(

2 Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off TV Power Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off 3 Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute 4 A

VR Select AVR Select AVR Select AVR Select AVR Select AVR Select AVR Select AVR Select AVR Select AVR Select

5 DVD DVD Input Select DVD Select DVD Select DVD Select DVD Select DVD Select DVD Select DVD Select DVD Select DVD Select 6 C

D Input Select CD Select CD Select CD Select CD Select CD Select CD Select CD Select CD Select CD Select

7 Tap e Tape Input Select Tape Select Tape Select Tape Select Tape Select Tape Select Tape Select Tape Select Tape Select Tape Select

ID 1 (VCR)Video 1 Select VCR Select VCR Select VCR Select VCR Select VCR Select VCR Select VCR Select VCR Select VCR Select

8 V

9 VID 2 (CBL/SAT) Video 2 Select CBL/SAT Select CBL/SAT Select CBL/SAT Select CBL/SAT Select CBL/SAT Select CBL Select SAT Select CBL/SAT Select CBL/SAT Select 10 VID 3 (TV) Video 3 Select TV Select TV Select TV Select TV Select TV Select TV Select TV Select TV Select TV Select 11 VID 4 Video 4 Select Video 4 Select Video 4 Select Video 4 Select Video 4 Select Video 4 Select Video 4 Select Video 4 Select Video 4 Select Video 4 Select 12 Dim Dimmer Dimmer 13 AM/FM Tuner Select Tuner Select Tuner Select Tuner Select Tuner Select Tuner Select Tuner Select Tuner Select Tuner Select Tuner Select 14 6CH/8CH 6/8 Ch. Input Select 15 (DMP) The Bridge (DMP)

6/8 Ch. Input Select 6/8 Ch. Input Select The Bridge (DMP) Select The Bridge (DMP) Select The Bridge (DMP) Select

6/8 Ch. Input Select

6/8 Ch. Input Select The Bridge (DMP) Select The Bridge (DMP) Select The Bridge (DMP) Select The Bridge (DMP) Select

6/8 Ch. Input Select

6/8 Ch. Input Select 6/8 Ch. Input Select

The Bridge (DMP) Select The Bridge (DMP) Select

6/8 Ch. Input Select

16 Sleep/CH+ Sleep Audio Channel + Channel + Channel + Channel + Channel + 17 Test Tone Test Tone 18 T/V TV/DVD or V. OFF Input Select TV/VCR TV Input TV/CBL TV/SAT TV/VCR 19 Vol Up Volume Up Volume Up Volume Up Volume Up Volume Up Volume Up Volume Up Volume Up Volume Up 20 Surr/CH–

DSP Surround Mode Select

Disc Menu or Title CDR Select Channel – Channel – Channel – Channel – Channel –

21 Night Night Mode Select Subtitle On/Off CDP Select 22 Spare HD Mode 23 Vol Down Volume Down Volume Down Volume Down Volume Down Volume Down Volume Down Volume Down Volume Down Volume Down 24 CH./Guide Channel Trim Title or Disc Menu Continuous Play Guide Info/Guide Info/Guide

⁄

25 26 Speaker/Menu Speaker

Move/Adjust Up Up Up Up Up Up Up

Adjust

Menu or Setup Intro Scan Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu

27 ﬁ Move/Adjust Left Left Left Left Left Left Left Scroll – 28 Set Set Enter

Enter Select Enter Enter Enter Select

29 ﬂ Move/Adjust Right Right Right Right Right Right Right Scroll + 30 Digital/Exit Digital Input Select

Move/Adjust Down Down Down Down Down Down Down

Open/Close Return/Exit

32 Delay/Prev. Ch. Delay Adjust Return or Status Open/Close Prev Channel Prev Channel Prev Channel 33 1 111 11111 34 2 222 22222 35 3 3

33333

36 4 444 44444 37 5 5

55 55555

38 6 666 66666 39 7 777 77777 40 8 888 88888 41 T

un-M

uner Mode Chapter+ or Zoom Repeat

42 9 999 99999 43 0 000 00000 44 Memor

Memor

Audio or Playlist Time

FUNCTION LIST 47

FUNCTION LIST

The

Bridge

o. Button Name AVR Function DVD CD/CD-R Tape VCR (VID1) TiVo (VID1) CBL (VID2) SAT (VID2) TV (VID3)

uning UpTuning Up Next Chapter Track Direct Cancel PPV Cancel Sleep

45T 46 Direct Direct Tuner Entry Angle Random Play FAV FAV 47C

lear

lear Clear Clear Clear Clear Bypass Next

48 Preset Up Preset Tune Up Slow Forward +10 Music Alt

uning DownTuning Down Prev Chapter Track Increment

49T 50 OSD OSD Program OSD Live TV OSD OSD OSD 51 D. Skip Disc Skip (DVD) Disc Skip Disc Skip Skip 52 Preset Down Preset Tune Down Slow Rev 53 M1 Macro 1 Macro 1 Macro 1 Macro 1 Macro 1 Macro 1 Macro 1 Macro 1 54 M2 Macro 2 Macro 2 Macro 2 Macro 2 Macro 2 Macro 2 Macro 2 Macro 2 55 M3 Macro 3 Macro 3 Macro 3 Macro 3 Macro 3 Macro 3 Macro 3 Macro 3 56 M4 Macro 4 Macro 4 Macro 4 Macro 4 Macro 4 Macro 4 Macro 4 Macro 4 57 Dolby Surround Dolby Modes 58 DTS Surround DTS Digital Modes 59 DTS Neo:6 DTS Neo:6 Select 60 Logic 7 Logic 7 Select 61 Stereo Stereo Mode Select 62 Skip Down Skip – (DVD) Step – Skip – Scan – Thumbs Down Skip – (DVD) Skip – (DVD) Skip – (DVD) 63 Skip Up Skip + (DVD) Step + Skip + Scan + Thumbs Up Skip + (DVD) Skip + (DVD) Skip + (DVD) 64 Rewind (‹‹) R. Search (DVD) R. Search R. Search Rewind Rewind R. Search R. Search (DVD) R. Search (DVD)

R. Search (DVD) Skip-/R.

65 Play (‹›) Play (DVD) Play Play R. Play/F. Play Play Play Play (DVD) Play (DVD) Play (DVD) Play 66 F F (››) F. Search (DVD) F. Search F. Search Fast Fwd Fast Fwd F. Search F. Search (DVD) F. Search (DVD)

F. Search (DVD) Skip+/F.Search

67 Record Record Record/Pause Record Record 68 Stop Stop (DVD) Stop Stop Stop Stop Slow Stop (DVD) Stop (DVD) Stop (DVD) 69 Pause Pause (DVD) Pause Pause Pause Pause Pause (DVD) Pause (DVD) Pause (DVD) Pause

DMP)

(

FUNCTION LIST

Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number

AIWA 027 A MARK 122 132 ADMIRAL 192 AKAI 123 160 AMPRO 164 ANAM 045 106 109 112 122 AOC 122 123 128 BLAUPUNKT 084 BROKSONIC 205 206 CANDLE 123 128 CAPEHART 059 CENTURION 123 171 CENTRONIC 045 CITIZEN 045 123 128 132 CLASSIC 045 CONCERTO 128 CONTEC 045 CORANDO 172 CORONADO 132 CRAIG 045 157 158 159 CROWN CURTIS MATHES 123 128 132 CXC 045 DAEWOO DAYTRON 128 132 DIGI LINK 200 DYNASTY 045 DYNATECH 063 ELECTROHOME 115 132 EMERSON 045 123 128 132 139 157 158 159 162 205 FUNAI 045 FUTURETECH GE 029 087 121 123 128 133 145 159 163 GOLDSTAR/LG 101 110 122 128 132 GRUNDIG 193 HALL MARK 128 HARMAN KARDON 201 HITACHI 123 128 132 144 147 INFINITY 148 INKEL 120 JBL 148 JC PENNEY 115 123 128 132 145 JENSEN 019 JVC 079 087 134 KAWASHO 173 KEC 045 KENWOOD 123 204 KMC KTV 045 123 132 162 LLOYTRON 172 173 LODGENET

045 132

045 087 102 105 106 108 111 114 116 119 127 128 132

045

132

069

SETUP CODE TABLE: TV

SETUP CODES

SETUP CODE TABLE: TV

Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number

LOGIK 069 LUXMAN 128 L

XI 077 145 148 MAGNAVOX 030 123 128 132 145 148 MARANTZ 115 123 148 MATSUI 148 MEMOREX 069 128 METZ 084 M

GA 115 123 128 MINERVA 084 MITSUBISHI 077 115 123 128 160 167 168 MTC 175 176 NATIONAL 148 177 179 180 181 182 NEC 115 121 123 125 NIKEI 045 ONKING 045 ONWA 045 OPTONICA 077 ORION 207 208 209 210 211 PANASONIC 087 148 169 PHILCO 045 115 123 128 132 148 PHILIPS 033 034 035 036 123 128 132 145 148 PIONEER 024 123 128 PORTLAND 128 132 PROSCAN 133 PROTON 059 122 128 132 165 QUASAR 032 087 RADIO SHACK 045 128 132 180 196 197 RCA 021 115 123 128 133 145 161 163 REALISTIC 045 167 196 RUNCO 152 153 SAA SAMPO 059 123 128 SAMSUNG SANYO SCOTT 045 128 132 SEARS SHARP SIEMENS 084

TURE 069

SIGNA SONY SOUNDESIGN 045 128 SPECTRICON 122 SSS SYLVANIA 025 123 128 145 148 SYMPHONIC 184

ANDY

T TATUNG 063 TECHNICS 181 TECHWOOD

183

020 022 124 128 132 145

054

026

128 132 145

132

128

077

130 136 194 212

117

031

028

045

077

128

50 SETUP CODES

Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number

TEKNIKA 045 069 115 123 128 132 TELERENT 069 T

ERA 156 THOMSON 190 191 TMK 128 TOSHIBA 063 129 202 TOTEVISION 132 VIDEO CONCEPTS 160 V

IDTECH 128 WARDS 069 128 132 148 YAMAHA 123 128 YORK 128 YUPITERU 045 ZENITH 069 090 ZONDA 122

SETUP CODE TABLE: TV

SETUP CODES

SETUP CODE TABLE: VCR

Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number

AIWA 040 AKAI 048 108 109 126

MPRO 076

A ASA 134 AUDIO DYNAMICS 018 048

ROKSONIC 110 147

B CANDLE 134 135 CANON 135 140

APEHART 094

C CITIZEN 134 COMCAST CRAIG 045 116 DAEWOO 017 094 104 DAYTRON 094 DBX 018 048 DYNATECH 040 EMERSON 013 040 042 110 112 FISHER 017 FUNAI 040 GE 076 095 124 GO VIDEO 113 GOLDSTAR/LG 018 107 HARMAN KARDON 018 049 HITACHI 040 048 JC PENNEY 018 045 JENSEN 048 JVC 018 048 111 132 KENWOOD 020 048 LLOYD 040 LXI 020 040 MAGIN 045 MAGNAVOX 040 MARANTZ MEMOREX MGA 049 MITSUBISHI MULTITECH NAD 139

TIONAL 140

NA NEC 018 NORDMENDE 048 OPTIMUS ORION 147 PANASONIC 125 150 167 172 PHILCO PHILIPS 040 PORTLAND 094 PULSAR 076

UASAR

Q RADIO SHACK 055 134 140 142 158 159 RCA

006

018

020

017

049 131 040

048

159

040

075

001 125

124 125 157 172

095

040 052

053

054 076

52 SETUP CODES

Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number

REALISTIC 017 020 040 045 159 SALORA 020

AMSUNG 045 051 095 105 109

S SANSUI 048 116 147 SANYO 017 020

COTT 110 112

S SEARS 017 020 SHARP 129 156

ONY 080 129

S SOUNDESIGN 040 SYLVANIA 040 SYMPHONIC 040 TANDY 017 040 TASHICO 134 TATUNG 048 TEAC 040 048 TEKNIKA 040 THOMAS 040 TiVo 002 003 004 005 007 008 012 TMK 013 TOSHIBA 112 155 TOTEVISION 045 UNITECH 045 VECTOR RESEARCH 018 VIDEO CONCEPTS 018 040 VIDEOSONIC 045 WARDS 040 045 112 YAMAHA 018 040 048 ZENITH 040 050 076 083

SETUP CODE TABLE: VCR

SETUP CODES

SETUP CODE TABLE: CD

Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number

ADCOM 063 069

IWA 072 111 118 156 170

A AKAI 050 177 184 AUDIO TECHNICA 053

UDIOACCESS 125

A AUDIOFILE 211 BSR 044

ALIFORNIA AUDIO 109

C CAPETRONIC 070 CARRERA 087

ARVER 136 140 141 143 144 145 185 186

C CASIO 117 166 CLARINETTE 166 DENON 187 188 213 EMERSON 052 093 108 FISHER 055 095 FRABA 117 FUNAI 126 GE 164 GENEXXA 108 GOLDSTAR/LG 016 087 HAITAI 099 214 HARMAN KARDON 001 002 025 054 190 HITACHI 093 INKEL 216 JC PENNEY 098 147 JENSEN 153 JVC 176 195 196 KENWOOD 030 062 078 079 148 151 176 178 181 LOTTE 108 LUXMAN LXI 164

VOX

MAGNA MARANTZ MCINTOSH 194 MCS MITSUMI 152 MODULAIRE 166 NAD NAKAMICHI 199 NEC 069

NIKK ONKYO 037 OPTIMUS 065 089 091 092 099 104 212

ANASONIC 075 109 119 158 183 204

P PHILIPS 039 PIONEER 071 094 100 112 123 131 161 162 215 PROTON

UASAR 109

Q RADIO SHACK 126 166 213 RCA

077 102

039 113

192 193

200

038

138

191

201

045

149

046

209

058 084

080 098

013 074 197 198

053 055

210

024 081 093 150

171 175 202 203

SETUP CODES

SETUP CODE TABLE: CD

Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number

RCX 169

EALISTIC 058 093 095 104 105 108 164 166

R SANSUI 047 081 134 157 172 SANYO 033 082 095

COTT 108

S SHARP 058 105 114 151 159 167 180 181 SHERWOOD 003 041 058 105 133

ONY 103 115 116 118 132 139 163 205 206 207 208 212 217

S SOUNDSTREAM 124 SYMPHONIC 059 110

AEKWANG 177

T TEAC 011 058 085 086 106 107 110 121 137 146 154 THETA DIGITAL 039 TOSHIBA 013 074 097 151 155 173 VECTOR RESEARCH 087 VICTOR 120 130 WARDS 095 YAMAHA 019 031 053 061 135 169 YORK 166

SETUP CODE TABLE: DVD

Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number

APEX DIGITAL 061 DENON 019 051 GE 003 004 GOLDSTAR/LG 005 055 064 066 HARMAN KARDON 001 002 JVC 006 MAGNAVOX 056 MARANTZ 059 MITSUBISHI 023 NAD 062 ONKYO 009 048 PANASONIC 024 030 044 PHILIPS 056 PIONEER 041 065 PROCEED 060 PROSCAN 003 004 RCA 003 004 SAMSUNG 053 054 SHARP 028 SONY 043 045 THOMSON 003 004 TOSHIBA YAMAHA 030 063 ZENITH 005 055 064

009 058

067

SETUP CODES 55

SETUP CODE TABLE: SAT

anufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number

ALPHASTAR 472

LPHASTAR DBS 450

A ALPHASTAR DSR 442 BIRDVIEW 425

HANNEL MASTER 320 321 325 361

C CHAPARRAL 315 316 451 CITOH 360

RAKE 313 317 318 413 481

D DX ANTENNA 331 352 379 483 ECHOSTAR 395 397 452 453 463 477 478 484 485

LECTRO HOME 3

E FUJITSU 324 329 334 GENERAL INSTRUMENT 303 311 323 365 403 454 468 474 HITACHI DBS 455 HOUSTON TRACKER 463 HUGHES 437 489 JANIEL 366 JERROLD 454 468 484 KATHREIN 410 LEGEND 453 MACOM 317 365 369 370 371 MAGNAVOX 461 473 MEMOREX 453 NEXTWAVE 423 NORSAT 373 OPTIMUS 466 PACE DSS 487 PANASONIC 366 469 PANASONIC DBS 457 PANSAT 420 PERSONAL CABLE 418 PHILIPS 375 PICO 407 PRESIDENT 381 404 PRIMESTAR 412 454 468 475 RCA 301 439 465 490 RCA DSS 458 REALISTIC 349 480 SAMSUNG 442 SATELLITE SERVICE CO 335 388 SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 339 SONY 405 STAR CHOICE DBS 459 STARCAST 347 SUPER GUIDE 327 423 TEECOM 330 333 390 391 393 409 TOSHIBA 302 426 460 461 462 470 UNIDEN 323 332 348 349 350 351 354 355 381 383 389 403 466 479 480 ZENITH 384 385 387 394 419 488

56 SETUP CODES

anufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number

HARMAN KARDON 001

SETUP CODE TABLE: CBL

Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number

ABC 001 011 ALLEGRO 111

MERICAST 2

A ARCHER 112 BELCOR 113 CABLE STAR 033 113 CITIZEN 111 COLOUR VOICE 085 090 DIGI 114 EAGLE 186 EASTERN 066 070 ELECTRICORD 039 EMERSON 112 FOCUS 116 G.I. 001 011 017 096 097 GC ELECTRONICS 113 GEMINI 032 060 GENERAL 210 GENERAL INSTRUMENT 210 GOODMIND 112 HAMLIN 056 099 100 101 117 175 208 HITACHI 001 188 JASCO 111 JERROLD 001 002 011 017 073 096 097 162 188 210 LINDSAY 118 MACOM 191 MAGNAVOX 017 019 068 MOVIE TIME 035 039 NSC 035 190 OAK 197 220 PACE 179 PANASONIC 053 176 177 189 214 PANTHER 114 PHILIPS 013 019 020 085 090 PIONEER 001 041 119 171 209 215 216 POPULAR MECHANICS 116 PRELUDE 120 PRIMESTAR 162 RADIO SHACK 111 112 213 RCA 053 214 RECOTON 116 REGAL 056 099 100 101 208

SETUP CODE TABLE: TAPE

SETUP CODES 57

SETUP CODE TABLE: CBL

Manufacturer/Brand Setup Code Number

EMBRANT 032

R SAMSUNG 003 072 186 SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 183 203 221 222

EAM 121

S SIGNATURE 001 188 SPRUCER 053 081 177 189

TARCOM 002 011 163

S STARGATE 120 TANDY 024

ELECAPATION 028

T TEXSCAN 036 TFC 122 TIMELESS 123 TOCOM 170 205 UNITED CABLE 011 UNIVERSAL 033 034 039 042 113 VIDEOWAY 124 211 VIEWSTAR 019 025 086 089 190 ZENITH 065 125 211 219 ZENTEK 116

58 SETUP CODES

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

YMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION

Unit does not function when Main • No AC Power • Make certain AC power cord is plugged into

Power Switch is pushed a live outlet

• Check to see whether outlet is switch-controlled

isplay lights, but no sound • Intermittent input connections • Make certain that all input and speaker connections

r picture are secure

Mute is on • Press Mute Button f

•

• Volume control is down • Turn up volume control

No sound from any speaker; • Amplifier is in protection mode • Check speaker wire connections for shorts at receiver and

ight around power switch is red due to possible short speaker ends

• Amplifier is in protection mode • Contact your local Harman Kardon service center due to internal problems

No sound from surround or • Incorrect surround mode • Select a mode other than Stereo center speakers • Input is monaural • There is no surround information from mono sources

• Incorrect configuration • Check speaker mode configuration

• Stereo or Mono program material • The surround decoder may not create center- or rear-channel

information from nonencoded programs

Unit does not respond to • Weak batteries in remote • Change remote batteries remote commands • Wrong device selected • Press the AVR selector

• Remote sensor is obscured • Make certain front panel sensor is visible to remote

or connect remote sensor

Intermittent buzzing in tuner • Local interference • Move unit or antenna away from computers, fluorescent

lights, motors or other electrical appliances

Letters flash in the channel indicator • Digital audio feed paused • Resume play for DVD display and digital audio stops • Check that Digital Input is selected

In addition to the items shown above, additional information on troubleshooting possible problems with your AVR 240, or installation-related issues, may be found in the list of “Frequently Asked Questions” which is located in the Product Support section of our Web site at www.harmankardon.com.

Processor Reset

operation or the dis-

In the rare case in which the unit’ plays seem abnormal, the cause may involve the erratic operation of the system’

To correct this problem, first unplug the unit from the AC wall outlet and wait at least three minutes. After the

reconnect the AC power cord and check the

pause unit’s operation. If the system still malfunctions, a system reset may clear the problem.

To clear the AVR 240’s entire system memory including tuner presets, and speaker configuration data, Standby Mode, and then press and hold the

Mode Button

will turn on automatically

output level settings, delay times

5 button for three seconds.The unit

s memory or microprocessor.

first place the A

VR in

Tone

NOTE: Resetting the processor will erase any configu

ration settings you have made for speakers, output levels, surround modes, digital input assignments as

Before perfor

well as the tuner presets sor reset, we suggest that you record your current system settings on the worksheet found on page 62. The unit will be returned to the factory presets, and all settings for these items must be reentered.

If the system is still operating incorrectly, have been an electronic discharge or severe AC line interference that has corrupted the memory or microprocessor

If these steps do not solve the problem, authorized Harman Kardon service center.

ming a proces-

there may

consult an

TROUBLESHOOTING

AVR 240 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

The

Bridge

udio Section

Stereo Mode Continuous Average Power (FTC)

65 Watts per channel, 20Hz–20kHz, @ <0.07% THD, both channels driven into 8 ohms

ix-Channel Surround Modes

S Power per Individual Channel

ront L&R channels:

F 50 Watts per channel @ <0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms

enter channel:

C 50 Watts @ <0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms

Surround (L & R Side, Back) channels: 50 Watts per channel @ <0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms

Input Sensitivity/Impedance

Linear (High-Level) 200mV/47k ohms Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF-A) 100dB Surround System Adjacent Channel Separation

Pro Logic 40dB

Dolby Digital 55dB

DTS 55dB

Frequency Response

@ 1W (+0dB, –3dB) 10Hz – 130kHz High Instantaneous

Current Capability (HCC) ±35 Amps Transient Intermodulation

Distortion (TIM) Unmeasurable Slew Rate 40V/µsec

Tuner Section

Frequency Range 87.5–108.0MHz

Usable Sensitivity IHF 1.3µV/13.2dBf

Signal-to-Noise Ratio Mono/Stereo 70/68dB

Distortion Mono/Stereo 0.2/0.3%

Stereo Separation 40dB @ 1kHz

Selectivity ±400kHz, 70dB

Image Rejection 80dB

IF Rejection

90dB

AM Tuner Section

Frequency Range 520–1720 kHz Signal-to-Noise Ratio 45dB

sable Sensitivity Loop 500µV

istortion 1kHz, 50% Mod 0.8%

D Selectivity ±10kHz, 30dB

Video Section

Television Format NTSC Input Level/Impedance 1Vp-p/75 ohms

utput Level/Impedance 1Vp-p/75 ohms

ideo Frequency Response

V (Composite and S-Video) 10Hz–8MHz (–3dB)

Video Frequency Response (Component Video) 10Hz–50MHz (–3dB)

General

Power Requirement AC 120V/60Hz Power Consumption 65W idle, 540W maximum

Dimensions (Product) (Shipping) Width 17.3 inches (440mm) 18.5 inches (470mm) Height 6.6 inches (168mm) 10.75 inches (273mm) Depth 15 inches (381mm) 22 inches (559mm)

Weight 34.5 lb (15.7kg) 35.4 lb (16.1kg)

Depth measurement includes knobs, buttons and terminal connections. Height measurement includes feet and chassis. All features and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Harman Kardon, Harman International, Power for the Digital Revolution and Logic 7 are registered trademarks, and is a trademark, of Harman International Industries, Incorporated.

and the double-D symbol are

Logic

Pro

Dolby Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

DTS, DTS Surround, DTS-ES, DTS 96/24 and DTS Neo:6 are registered trademarks of DTS, Inc.

VMAx is a registered trademark of Harman International Industries, Incorporated, and is an implementation of Cooper Bauck Transaural Stereo under patent license.

SACD is a trademark of Sony Electronics, Inc.

iPod is a registered trademark, and Shuffle is a trademark, of Apple Computer, Inc.

(6 channels driven)

(Product) (Shipping)

Laboratories

registered trademarks of

Dolby

Supplied

The following accessory items are supplied with the

Accessories

VR 240. If any of these items are missing, please contact Harman Kardon customer service at www.harmankardon.com.

• A system remote control • An AM loop antenna

• A microphone • An FM wire antenna

• Extender rod for microphone • Three AAA batteries

• Two covers for front-panel jacks

ou’ll need the product’

Please register your product on our

eb site at www

mankardon.com.

.har

Note:

At the same time you can choose to be notified about our new products and/or special promotions.

60 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

s serial number

INDEX

5-Channel Stereo 35, 38 6-Channel/8-Channel Direct Input 11, 14, 32 7-Channel Stereo 22, 35, 38 A/V Sync Delay 3, 13, 26, 29, 30, 62 AC Power Connections 16 Advanced Features 42, 43 Advanced Select Menu 20, 41, 42, 43 Analog Bypass 24, 27, 33, 35, 38 Antenna Terminals 8, 10, 15 Audio Equipment Connections 15 Audio Setup Menu 22

uto Mode Tuning 6, 12–13, 39

A Auto Polling 22, 36 Auto Search Method 44 Cable Television 10, 15, 45, 57–58 CD 3, 8, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 21, 22, 28, 29, 36,

37, 39, 40, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 54, 55, 62 Channel Adjust Menu 30 Channel Control Punch-Through 46 Cleaning and Maintenance 4 Coaxial Digital Audio Jacks 5, 6, 8, 9, 15–16,

21, 36 Code Readout 44 Component Video 3, 8, 9, 16, 20, 21, 32, 60, 62 Composite Video 8, 9, 10, 32 Default Surround Mode 21, 43, 62 Delay Adjust Menu 29 Delay Settings 6, 21, 22, 26, 28, 29, 30, 62 Description and Features 3 Digital Audio Playback 33, 36–39 Digital Source Selection 21, 36 Direct Code Entry 44 DMP 6, 8, 9, 11, 13, 14, 15, 22, 32, 40, 44, 47,

48, 62 Dolby 3, 6, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24,

, 28, 29, 31, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39,

,60

9, 13, 15, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24,

Dolby Digital 3

29, Dolby Headphone 3, 13, 33, 35 Dolby Pro Logic 13, 21, 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, 31,

33 Dolby DSP Surround Modes 24, 34–35 DTS 3, 6, 9, 11, 13, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24, 29, 33,

34 DTS Neo:6 6 DTS-ES 13, 19, 23, 24, 33, 34, 36, 38, 60 DVD 3, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22,

28,

46 DVD-Audio 9, 14, 15, 16, 21, 32, 33 EzSet+ 3, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 24–26, 27, 28,

29, 30

ront-Panel Controls 5–7, 32, 36, 40

F Front-Panel Jacks 5–6, 32, 60 Front-Panel-Display Fade 42 Full OSD 20, 42 Full-OSD

33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 43, 60

36, 38, 39

Virtual Speaker 3, 7, 13, 23, 27, 35, 38

, 37, 38, 39, 40, 43, 48, 60

, 13, 22, 24, 33, 34, 37, 38, 48, 60

, 33, 34, 36, 37, 39, 43, 44, 45,

30, 47, 48, 55, 59, 62

ime-Out 42, 62

Hall 3, 12, 24, 30, 33, 35, 38, 39, 49 Headphones 3, 5, 13, 33, 35 Input Setup Menu 21, 22 Input Titling 3, 6, 21 Input-Independent Speaker Setup 27–28 Installation 3, 4, 15, 16, 17, 19, 24, 59 Installation Location 4

3, 13, 14, 15, 40

iPod IR Receiver (Remote Sensor) 5, 7, 16 Logic 7 3, 6, 11, 13, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24, 27, 28,

29, 31, 33, 34, 36, 38, 39, 43, 48, 60

acros 13, 44

M Manual Mode Tuning 6, 12–13, 39 Manual Setup Menu 26, 40 Master Menu 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30,

31, 40, 42, 43 Memory Backup 41 Mute 11, 14, 32, 33, 44, 45, 46, 47, 59 Night Mode 11, 12, 23, 31, 32, 39, 47, 62 On-Screen Display

30, 31, 32, 33, 36 Operation 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 13, 22, 23, 26, 27, 30,

31, 32–41, 42, 43, 59 Optical Digital Audio Jacks 5, 6, 8, 9, 15–16,

21, 36 Output Level Adjustments 30–31 Output Level Trim Adjustment 6, 40 PCM 9, 15, 34, 36, 37, 38, 40, 43 Polarity 9, 15, 20 Power Switches 5, 12, 32 Preset Stations 6, 39 Processor Reset 59 Programmed Device Functions 45 Programming Product Codes 44 Punch-Through Programming 46 Quadruple Crossover

anel Connections

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Rear Recalling Preset Stations 39 Recording 3 Remote Control 3, 4, 5, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16,

17, 20, 22, 30, 31, 32, 33, 40, 44–58, 60 Remote Control Batteries 20 Remote Control Function List 47–48 Remote Control Functions 11, 12, 13, 14, 45–48 Remote Control Setup Code Tables 49–58 Resetting the Remote S-Video 3 SACD 15, 16, 32, 33, 60 Safety Information 4

elevision 56

Satellite T Semi-OSD Setting Preset Stations 39 Settings Worksheet 62 Sleep Mode 12, 32 Source Selection 21, Speaker Crossover 25, 26, 28 Speaker Placement 18–20, 29, 31 Speaker Selection 18 Speaker Setup

5, 6, 13, 20, 21, 22, 23, 29,

3, 28

9, 10

, 10, 32, 36, 39

, 6, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 20, 32, 39, 60

20, 22, 31, 32, 33, 40, 42, 62

, 24, 26, 27

Speaker Size Menu 26, 27 Speaker Terminals 9, 15 Speaker Wire 15, 26, 59 Speaker/Channel Input Indicators 5, 6, 31, 37 Subwoofer 6, 8, 9, 15, 20, 21, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29,

30, 31, 33, 34, 35, 37, 40, 62 Surround Mode Chart 34–35 Surround Mode Selection 6, 33 Surround Off 12, 13, 22, 24, 27, 29, 31, 33,

35, 38 Surround Select Menu 34

urround Setup 22

S System Configuration 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24,

25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 41 System Setup 20 Tape 4, 8, 13, 15, 16, 21, 22, 39, 44, 46, 47, 48,

57, 62 Technical Specifications 60 The Bridge 3, 6, 13, 14, 22, 40, 42, 47

3, 12, 19, 21, 24, 29, 30, 31, 33, 35, 38,

Theater

39, 44, 46 Tone Controls 5, 22, 24, 33, 38 Trademark Acknowledgements 60 Transport Controls 9, 11, 13, 14, 44, 46 Transport-Control Punch-Through 46 Troubleshooting Guide 59 Tuner Mode 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 39, 40, 47 Tuner Operation 39 Turn-On Volume Level (Volume Default) 42 TV 3, 4, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, 28,

33, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51 Typographical Conventions 2 Unpacking 4, 15 Upsampling 23, 24 VCR 3, 10, 13, 15, 21, 28, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48,

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10,

Video Connections Video Equipment Connections 15–16 Video Monitor 8 VMAx 12, 23, 24, 27, 31, 33, 35, 38, 60 Volume Control 5, 6, 13, 20, 24, 27, 32, 33, 35,

olume Punch-Through 46

, 9, 14, 16, 20, 32

46, 59

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APPENDIX – SETTINGS WORKSHEET

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Bridge

Table 1: Input Settings

FEATURE DVD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 DMP CD TAPE TUNER Input Title –––––––– Component Video Input

Component Component Component Component Video 1 (Y/N) Video 2 (Y/N) Video 2 (Y/N) Video 2 (Y/N) Video 1 (Y/N) Video 1 (Y/N) Video 1 (Y/N) Video 2 (Y/N)

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Component Component Component Component

Digital Audio Input

Auto Poll (On/Off)

Surround Mode Night Mode Front L/R Speaker Size Center Speaker Size

urround L/R Speaker Size

Surround Back L/R Speaker Size

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Subwoofer

Front L/R Crossover Center Crossover Surround L/R Crossover

Surround Back L/R Crossover

LFE Setting

Table 2: Audio Setup (Tone Control Settings)

CONTROL SETTING Tone (In/Out) Bass

Treble

Table 4: Output Level

CHANNEL SETTING Left Front Right Front Center Surround Left Surround Right

Table 3: Delay Settings

CHANNEL SETTING

Surround Back Left

Surround Back Right

Subwoofer

Left Front Right Front Center Surround Left Surround Right Surround Back Left

Surround Back Right

Subwoofer Unit (Feet/Meters) A/V Sync Delay

Advanced Settings

able 5:

FEATURE SETTING VFD Fade Time-Out

olume Default

Default Volume Setting Semi-OSD Time-Out Full-OSD Time-Out Default Surround Mode (On/Off)

OSD Background (Blue/Black)

6/8 CH. DIRECT

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If the GLOBAL setting was selected, you need only indicate speaker sizes for one input.

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