Harman Kardon AVR-245 Service manual

harman/kardon

AVR245

7 X 50W 7.1 CHANNEL A/V RECEIVER

SERVICE MANUAL

ESD WAR N ING……………………………….2

LEAKAGE TESTING……………….…..…....3

BASIC SPECIFICATIONS…………………..4 PACKAGING…………………………….……5 FRO NT PANEL CO NTRO L S ………..…..…..6 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS………….…8 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS……….11

CONNECTIONS/INSTALLATION………....14

OPERATION………………………...………25 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE…...……..…32

REMOTE & PR OCESSOR R ESETS……....33

harman/kardon, Inc. 250 Crossways Park Dr. Woodbur y, New York 11797 Rev 0 1/ 2007

CONTENTS

DISASSEM BLY ……………………………….34 UNIT EXPLOD ED VIEW…………..…….…..38 EXPLODED VIEW PARTS LIST……………39 AMP BIAS ADJUSTMENT……………….…40 BLOCK DIAGRAM…………………………..41 PCB DRAWINGS……………………………42 ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST………..………53 SEMICONDUCTOR PINOUTS…….………97 SCHEMATICS………………………………220 WIRING DIAGRAM…………………………228

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Some semiconductor (solid state) devices can be damaged easily by static electricity. Such components commonly are called

Electrostatically Sensitive (ES) Devices. Examples of typical ES devices are integrated circuits and some field effect transistors and

semiconductor "chip" components.

The following techniques should be used to help reduce the incidence of component damage caused by static electricity.

1. Immediately before handling any semiconductor component or semiconductor-equipped assembly, drain off any electrostatic charge on

your body by touching a known earth ground. Alternatively, obtain and wear a commercially available discharging wrist strap device,

which should be removed for potential shock reasons prior to applying power to the unit under test.

2. After removing an electrical assembly equipped with ES devices, place the assembly on a conductive surface such as aluminum foil, to

prevent electrostatic charge build-up or exposure of the assembly.

3. Use only a grounded-tip soldering iron to solder or unsolder ES devices.

4. Use only an anti-static solder removal device. Some solder removal devices not classified as "anti-static" can generate electrical charges

sufficient to damage ES devices.

5. Do not use freon-propelled chemicals. These can generate electrical change sufficient to damage ES devices.

6. Do not remove a replacement ES device from its protective package until immediately before you are ready to install it. (Most replacement

ES devices are packaged with leads electrically shorted together by conductive foam, aluminum foil or comparable conductive material.)

7. Immediately before removing the protective material from the leads of a replacement ES device, touch the protective material to the

chassis or circuit assembly into which the device will be installed.

CAUTION :

8. Minimize bodily motions when handling unpackaged replacement ES devices. (Otherwise harmless motion such as the brushing together

or your clothes fabric or the lifting of your foot from a carpeted floor can generate static electricity sufficient to damage an ES devices.

Be sure no power is applied to the chassis or circuit, and observe all other safety precautions.

Each precaution inthis manualshould be followed during servicing.

Components identified with the IEC symbol in the parts list are special significance to safety. When replacing a component identified with

, use only the replacement parts designated, or parts with the same ratings or resistance, wattage, or voltage that are designated in the

parts list in this manual. Leakage-current or resistance measurements must be made to determine that exposed parts are acceptably

insulated from the supply circuit before retuming the product to the customer.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

The following check should be performed for the continued protection of the customer and service technician.

LEAKAGE CURRENT CHECK

Measure leakage current to a known earth ground (water pipe, conduit, etc.) by connecting a leakage current tester between the earth ground and all exposed metal parts of the appliance (input/output terminals, screwheads, metal overlays, control shaft, etc.). Plug the AC line cord of the appliance directly into a 120V AC 60Hz outlet and turn the AC power switch on. Any current measured must not exceed o.5mA.

ANY MEASUREMENTS NOT WITHIN THE LIMITS OUTLINED ABOVE ARE INDICATIVE OF A POTENTIAL SHOCK HAZARD AND MUST BE CORRECTED BEFORE RETURNING THE APPLIANCE TO THE CUSTOMER.

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Reading should not be above

0.5mA Device under test

Leakage current tester

Test all exposed metal surfaces

Also test with plug reversed (Using AC adapter plug as required)

Earth ground

AC Leakage Test

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AVR 245 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Audio Section

Stereo Mode Continuous Average Power (FTC)

65 Watts per channel, 20Hz–20kHz, @ <0.07% THD, both channels driven into 8 ohms

Five-Channel Surround Modes Power per Individual Channel

Front L&R channels: 50 Watts per channel @ <0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms

Center channel: 50 Watts @ <0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms

Surround (L & R Side, L & R 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 I/II 40dB

Dolby Digital (AC-3) 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

FM 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 520–1720kHz Signal-to-Noise Ratio 45dB Usable Sensitivity Loop 500µV Distortion 1kHz, 50% Mod 0.8% Selectivity ±10kHz, 30dB

Video Section

Television Format NTSC Input Level/Impedance 1Vp-p/75 ohms Output Level/Impedance 1Vp-p/75 ohms

Video Frequency Response (Composite and S-Video) 10Hz–8MHz (–3dB)

Video Frequency Response (Component Video) 10Hz–100MHz (–3dB)

General

Power Requirement AC 120V/60Hz Power Consumption 65W idle, 540W maximum

(5 channels driven)

Dimensions (Product) (Shipping) Width 17-5/16 inches (440mm) 21-7/8 inches (555mm) Height 6-1/2 inches (165mm) 10-1/2 inches (266mm) Depth 15 inches (382mm) 18-5/16 inches (465mm)

(Product) (Shipping)

Weight 30.0 lb (13.6kg) 35.0 lb (15.9kg)

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, EzSet+ and Logic 7 are trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated, registered in the United States and/or other countries. and Designed to Entertain are trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated.

Dolby, Pro Logic and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

“DTS” and “DTS ESINeo:6” are registered trademarks of DTS, Inc. “96/24” is a trademark of DTS, Inc.

Cirrus Logic is a registered trademark of Cirrus Logic, Inc.

SACD is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

Apple and iPod are registered trademarks, and Shuffle is a trademark, of Apple Computer, Inc.

Blu-ray Disc is a trademark of the Blu-ray Disc Association.

HD-DVD is a trademark of the DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation (DVD FLLC).

TiVo is a registered trademark of TiVo Inc.

HDMI is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC.

XM and XM-Ready are registered trademarks of XM Satellite Radio.

Audiovox is a registered trademark of Audiovox Corporation.

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Main Power Switch: This is a mechanical switch that turns the

power supply on or off. It is usually left pressed in (On position), and cannot be turned on using the remote control.

Standby/On Switch: This is an electrical switch that turns the

receiver on for playback, or leaves it in standby mode for quick turn-on using this switch or the remote control.

Power Indicator: This LED has three possible modes. When main

power is turned off, the LED is dark and the receiver won’t respond to any button presses. When main power is turned on, but before the Standby/On Switch is used, the LED turns amber to indicate that the receiver is in Standby mode and ready to be turned on. When the receiver is turned on, the LED turns blue.

Source Select: Press this button to select a source device, which

is a component where a playback signal originates, e.g., DVD, CD, cable TV, satellite or HDTV tuner.

Source Indicators: The name of the current source input lights up.

The indicated input changes each time the Source Select button is pressed.

Volume Knob: Turn this knob to raise or lower the volume, which will

be shown in decibels (dB) in the Message Display.

Message Display: Various messages appear in this two-line display

in response to commands. When the on-screen display menu system (OSD) is in use, the message OSD ON will appear to remind you to check the video display.

Tuner Band: Press this button to select the tuner as the source, to

switch between the AM and FM bands, or to select XM satellite radio.

Tuning: Press either side of this button to tune a radio station or XM

channel.

Tuning Mode: This button toggles between manual (one frequency

step at a time) and automatic (seeks frequencies with acceptable signal strength) tuning mode. It also toggles between stereo and mono modes when an FM station is tuned.

When XM Radio is in use, pressing this button repeatedly displays the channel name, category, artist and track title in the lower line of the Message Display. For traffic-and-weather channels, this button displays the city, channel name, local weather and local temporature.

Preset Stations: Press this button to select a preset radio station. Headphone Jack/EzSet+ Microphone Input: Plug a 1/4"

headphone plug into this jack for private listening.

This jack is also used to connect the supplied microphone before beginning the EzSet+ procedure described in the Initial Setup section. To begin EzSet+, plug the supplied microphone into this jack, place the microphone at the listening position, and follow the directions given in the EzSet+ on-screen menu.

Surround Mode: Press this button to select a surround sound (e.g.,

multichannel) mode group. Choose from the Dolby modes, DTS modes, Logic 7 modes, DSP modes or Stereo modes.

Surround Select: After you have selected the desired surround

mode group, press this button to select a specific mode.

Surround Mode Indicators: One or more of these icons may light

up as you select different surround modes. The Message Display also indicates the surround mode.

Analog Audio, Video and Digital Audio Inputs: Connect a

source component that will only be used temporarily, such as a camera or game console, to these jacks. Remember to select only one type of audio and one type of video connection.

Speaker/Channel Input Indicators: The box icons indicate

which speaker positions you have configured, and the size (frequency range) of each speaker. When a digital audio input is used, letters will light inside the boxes to indicate which channels are present in the incoming signal.

Navigation: These buttons are used together with the following five

buttons to make selections.

Tone Mode: Press this button to access the tone controls (bass and

treble). Use the ‹

/› Navigation Buttons to make your selections.

Speaker: Press this button to configure speaker sizes, that is, the

low-frequency-range capability of each speaker.

Channel Level Adjust: Press this button to set the output level for

each channel so that all speakers sound equally loud at the listening position.

Digital Input Select: Press this button to select the specific digital

audio input (or analog audio input) you used for the current source.

Delay: Press this button to set delay times that compensate for plac-

ing the speakers at different distances from the listening position.

FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS

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Channel Level Adjust

Speaker Size Setup

Tone Mode

Navigation

Surround Mode Indicators

Message Display

Speaker/Channel Input Indicators

Source Indicators

Delay

Digital Input Select

Volume

Power Indicator

Standby/On Switch

Main Power

Switch

Surround

Mode

Surround Select

Tuning

Tuner Band

Preset Stations

Source Select

Headphone Jack/Ezet+ Microphone Input

Tuning Mode

Digital Audio Inputs

Analog Audio Inputs

Video Inputs

NOTE: To make it easier to follow the instructions throughout the manual that refer to this illustration, a copy of this page may be downloaded from the Product Support section at

www.harmankardon.com.

REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS

AM and FM Antenna Terminals: Connect the included AM and

FM antennas to their respective terminals for radio reception.

XM Antenna Jack: Plug in an XM antenna module here. The XM

antenna module is purchased separately, and should specify that it is for home use with an XM-Ready

product. You will need to subscribe to the XM service, which is available separately, and activate the service for your antenna module. (XM service is not available in Alaska and Hawaii.)

Front, Center and Surround Speaker Outputs: Use two-con-

ductor speaker wire to connect each set of terminals to the correct speaker. Remember to observe the correct polarity (positive and negative connections). Always connect the positive lead to the colored terminal on the receiver and the red terminal on the speaker. Connect the negative lead to the black terminal on both the receiver and the speaker. See the Connections section for more information on connecting your speakers.

Surround Back/Multiroom Speaker Outputs: These speaker

outputs may be used either for the surround back channels in a 7.lchannel home theater, or they may be reassigned to a remote room for use with a multiroom system. When these outputs are reassigned for multiroom operation, only a 5.1-channel configuration will be available in the main listening room. Use the on-screen menu system to configure these channels as desired.

As with the other speaker outputs, remember to observe proper polarity by connecting the positive and negative output terminals to the corresponding terminals on each speaker.

Subwoofer Output: If you have a powered subwoofer, connect it to

this jack.

Preamp Outputs: Connect these jacks to an external amplifier if

more power is desired.

Surround Back/Multiroom Preamp Outputs: These outputs

may be used with an external amplifier either to power the surround back channels, or to power the speakers in the remote zone of a multichannel system. Use the on-screen menu system to configure these channels as desired.

Remote Infrared (IR) Input and Output: When the remote IR

receiver on the front panel is blocked, such as when the AVR is placed inside a cabinet, connect an optional IR receiver to the Remote IR Input jack for use with the remote control. The Remote IR Output may be connected to the Remote IR Input of a compatible source device (or other product) to enable remote control through the AVR. This is particularly useful in multiroom applications, when you wish to control the source device from the remote room (when used with the Multiroom IR Input). When several source devices are used, connect them in “daisy chain” fashion.

Multiroom Infrared (IR) Input: Connect a remote IR receiver

located in the remote zone of a multiroom system to this jack to control the AVR and any source devices connected to the Remote IR Output from the remote zone.

Video 1, Video 2, Video 3 and DVD Audio/Video Inputs:

These jacks may be used to connect your video-capable source components (e.g., VCR, DVD player, cable TV box) to the receiver. Remember to use only one type of video connection for each source. See the Connections section for more information on audio and video connection options for each source component.

Video 1 Audio/Video Outputs: These jacks may be used to

connect your VCR or another recorder.

Composite and S-Video Monitor Outputs: If any of your

sources use composite or S-video connections, you may need to connect one or both of these monitor outputs to the corresponding inputs on your television or video display in order to view the sources and to view the on-screen displays. If your video display is equipped with component video inputs, you may take advantage of the AVR 245’s transcoding capability, which transcodes composite and S-video signals to component video, allowing for only a single video connection from the AVR to the video display. However, the on-screen displays are not available using component video.

HDMI Inputs and Output: HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia

Interface) is a newer type of connection for transmitting digital audio and video signals between devices. Although the AVR 245 is not capable of processing HDMI signals, if your video display is HDMI-capable, you may connect up to two HDMI sources here, and then connect the HDMI output to your video display for improved video performance. It is recommended that you disable the HDMI audio function of your video display, and make a separate digital audio connection from the source device to one of the AVR’s coaxial or optical digital audio inputs to benefit from the AVR 245’s multichannel audio processing.

The AVR 245 will not convert other types of video to HDMI, and you will not be able to view the on-screen displays using the HDMI connection.

CD and Tape Audio Inputs: These jacks may be used to connect

audio-only source components (e.g., CD player, tape deck). Do not connect a turntable to these jacks without a phono preamp.

Tape Outputs: These jacks may be used to connect a CDR or

another audio-only recorder.

Coaxial and Optical Digital Audio Inputs: If a source has a

compatible digital audio output, connect it to one of these jacks for improved audio performance. Remember to use only one type of digital audio connection for each source.

Coaxial and Optical Digital Audio Outputs: If a source is also

an audio recorder, you may connect a compatible digital audio output to the recorder’s input for improved recording quality.

The Bridge/DMP Input: Connect the optional Harman Kardon

to this input for use with your iPod (not included). Make sure the receiver is turned off (in Standby mode) when connecting The Bridge.

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6-/8-Channel Inputs: Connect the analog audio outputs of a DVD-

Audio, SACD

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, Blu-ray Disc™or HD-DVD™player (or any other external

decoder) to these jacks to enjoy these proprietary formats.

Component Video Inputs: If both a video source (e.g., DVD player

or HDTV tuner) and your television or video display have analog component video (Y/Pb/Pr) capability, then you may connect the component video outputs of the source to one of the two component video inputs. Do not make any other video connections to that source.

Component Video Monitor Outputs: If you are using either

of the Component Video Inputs and your television or video display is component-video-capable, you may connect these jacks to the corresponding inputs on your video display. You will also need to connect the composite and/or S-video monitor outputs to your video display to view the AVR 245’s on-screen displays.

RS-232 Serial Port: This specialized connector may be used with

your personal computer in case Harman Kardon offers a software upgrade for the receiver at some time in the future.

RS-232 Mode: Leave this switch popped out in the Operate position

unless the AVR 245 is being upgraded.

RS-232 Reset: This switch is only used during a software upgrade.

A standard processor reset is performed by pressing and holding the front-panel Tone button.

Switched AC Accessory Outlet: You may plug the AC power

cord of one source device into this outlet, and it will turn on whenever you turn on the receiver. Do not use a source that consumes more than 50 watts of power.

AC Power Cord: After you have made all other connections, plug the

AC power cord into an unswitched outlet.

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FM Antenna

AM Antenna

Video 3 A/V Inputs

Video 2 A/V Inputs

Video 1 A/V Outputs

Video 1 A/V Inputs

DVD A/V Inputs

Video Monitor Outputs

Component Video Inputs (1, 2 & 3)

Component Video Monitor Outputs

XM Antenna Jack

The Bridge/ DMP Input

Coaxial Digital Audio Inputs (1 & 2)

HDMI1 Input

HDMI Output

RS-232 Reset

HDMI 2 Input

AC Power Cord

RS-232 Serial Port

RS-232 Mode

Surround Speaker Outputs

Coaxial Digital Audio Output

Center Speaker Outputs

Switched AC Accessory Outlet

Optical Digital Audio Output

Optical Digital Audio Inputs (1 & 2)

Tape Outputs

Tape Inputs

CD Inputs

Remote IR Input

Preamp Outputs

Multiroom IR Input

Surround Back/ Multiroom Preamp Outputs

Subwoofer Output

Remote IR Output

Front Speaker Outputs

Surround Back/Multiroom Speaker Outputs

6-/8Channel Inputs

NOTE: To make it easier to follow the instructions throughout the manual that refer to this illustration, a copy of this page may be downloaded from the Product Support section at

www.harmankardon.com.

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REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS

The AVR 245 remote is capable of controlling 11 devices, including the AVR itself and an iPod docked in the optional The Bridge accessory. During the installation process, you may program the codes for each of your source components into the remote. Each time you wish to use the codes for any component, you will need to first press the Selector button for that component. This changes the button functions to the appropriate codes for that product.

NOTE: Several of the Input Selectors are shared between two devices. Each press of those Input Selectors will toggle between the device whose name is printed on the button and the device whose name is printed above the button.

Each Input Selector has been preprogrammed to control certain types of components, with only the codes specific to each brand and model changing, depending on which product code is programmed. The device types programmed into each selector may not be changed.

DVD: Controls DVD players and recorders. CD: Controls CD players and recorders. Tape: Controls cassette decks. Video 1: Controls VCRs, TiVo and DVRs. Video 2: Controls cable and satellite television set-top boxes. Video 3: Controls televisions and other video displays. Video 4: Controls any device connected to the front-panel inputs. HDMI 1 and 2: Each code set controls a source device (such as a

DVD player) connected to one of these two inputs.

XM: Controls the AVR functions for XM Satellite Radio. The Bridge/DMP: Controls an iPod docked in The Bridge.

For example, if you have inserted a disc in your CD player and you would like to skip ahead three tracks, but you then find that the volume is too loud, you would follow this procedure:

1. Press the CD Input Selector to switch to the codes that control your

CD player.

2. Press the Play Button (in the Transport Controls section) if the disc is

not already playing.

3. Press the Skip Up Button three times to advance three tracks.

4. Press the AVR Button so that you can access the Volume Controls.

5. Press the Volume Down Button until the volume level is satisfactory.

IR Transmitter Lens: As buttons are pressed on the remote,

infrared codes are emitted through this lens. Make sure it is pointing toward the component being operated.

Power On Button: Press this button to turn on the AVR or another

device. The Master Power Switch on the AVR 245’s front panel must first have been switched on.

Mute Button: Press this button to mute the AVR 245’s speaker and

headphone outputs temporarily. To end the muting, press this button or adjust the volume. Muting is also canceled when the receiver is turned off.

Program Indicator: This LED lights up or flashes in one of three colors

as the remote is programmed with codes.

Power Off Button: Press this button to turn off the AVR 245 or

another device.

AVR Selector: Press this button to switch the remote to the codes

that operate the receiver.

Input Selectors: Press one of these buttons to select a source

device, which is a component where a playback signal originates, e.g., DVD, CD, cable TV, satellite or HDTV tuner, or an iPod docked in the optional The Bridge. This will also turn on the receiver and switch the remote to the codes that operate the source device.

XM Radio Button: Press this button to select XM Satellite Radio as

the source. You will need to have purchased and activated an XM antenna module, and you will also need to subscribe to the XM Radio service. Visit www.xmradio.com for more information.

AM/FM Button: Press this button to select the tuner as the source,

or to switch between the AM and FM bands, or XM Radio.

6-/8-Channel Input Selector: Press this button to select the

6-/8-Channel Inputs as the audio source. The receiver will use the video input and remote control codes for the last-selected video source.

Test Tone: Press this button to activate the test tone for manual out-

put-level calibration.

TV/Video: This button has no effect on the receiver, but is used to

switch video inputs on some video source components.

Sleep Button: Press this button to activate the sleep timer, which

turns off the receiver after a programmed period of time of up to 90 minutes.

Volume Controls: Press these buttons to raise or lower the volume,

which will be shown in decibels (dB) in the Message Display.

Any given button may have different functions, depending on which component is being controlled. Some buttons are labeled with these functions. For example, the Sleep and DSP Surround Buttons are labeled for use as Channel Up/Down Buttons when controlling a television or cable box. See Table A8 in the appendix for listings of the different functions for each type of component.

DSP Surround: Press this button to select a DSP surround mode

(Hall 1, Hall 2, Theater).

On-Screen Display (OSD): Press this button to activate the on-

screen menu system.

IR Transmitter Lens

Program Indicator

Power On

AVR Selector

AM/FM

XM Radio Test Tone

Sleep

DSP Surround

On-Screen Display

Channel Level

Digital Input

Tuning Mode

Direct Station Entry

Tuning

Tone Mode

Night Mode

Track Skip

Transport Controls

Power Off

Mute

Input Selectors

6-Channel Input Selector

TV/Video

Volume Control

Not Used

Speaker Setup

Set

Numeric Keys

Delay

Memory Clear

Preset Stations Selectors Disc Skip

Macros

Surround Mode Selectors

Dim

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

REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS

Channel Level: Press this button to adjust the output levels for each

channel so that all speakers sound equally loud at the listening position. Usually this is done while playing an audio selection, such as a favorite CD, after you have calibrated the levels using EzSet+, as described in the Initial Setup section.

Speaker Setup: Press this button to configure speaker sizes, that is,

the low-frequency capability of each speaker. Usually this is done using the on-screen menu system, as described in the Initial Setup section.

Navigation (⁄/¤/‹/›) and Set Buttons: These buttons are

used to make selections within the on-screen menu system, or when accessing the functions of the four buttons surrounding this area of the remote – Channel Level, Speaker Setup, Digital Input or Delay.

Digital Input Select: Press this button to select the specific digital

audio input (or analog audio input) you used for the current source.

Delay: Press this button to set delay times that compensate for placing

the speakers at different distances from the listening position, or to resolve a “lip sync” issue that may be caused by digital video processing. This is done using the on-screen menu system, as described in the Initial Setup section.

Numeric Keys: Use these buttons to enter radio station frequencies

or to select station presets. When the AM or FM band is in use, press the Direct button before entering the station frequency.

When listening to XM Radio, you may enter channel numbers without first pressing the Direct Button; however, to access the preset stations, you will need to use the Preset Stations Selectors. To access another bank of XM presets, press the Set Button repeatedly until PRESET SEARCH appears, then use the

⁄/¤ Buttons to select the letter

of the desired bank.

Tuning Mode: This button toggles between manual (one frequency

step at a time) and automatic (seeks frequencies with acceptable signal strength) tuning mode. It also toggles between stereo and mono modes when an FM station is tuned.

When listening to XM Radio, press the Tuning Mode Button once to view the category name of the current channel. Additional presses will display the artist, song title and channel name.

Memory: After you have tuned a particular radio station, press this

button, then the numeric keys, to save that station as a radio preset.

For XM Radio, the procedure for saving a preset is a little different. To save the current channel in one of the 40 available preset locations, press the Set Button repeatedly until PRESET SEARCH appears. Use the

⁄/¤ Buttons to select a letter (A through E) representing one of

the five banks of preset memory slots. Then press the Memory button, followed by a Numeric Key (1 through 8) for the precise preset memory location you wish to save the channel in.

Tuning: Press these buttons to tune a radio station or XM Radio chan-

nel. Depending on whether the tuning mode has been set to manual or automatic, each press will either change one frequency step at a time, or seek the next frequency with acceptable signal strength.

Direct: Press this button before using the Numeric Keys to directly

enter a radio station frequency (AM or FM bands only).

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

started to enter.

Preset Stations Selector: Press these buttons to select a preset

radio station.

For XM Radio, first press the Set Button repeatedly until PRESET SEARCH appears and then use the

⁄/¤ Buttons to select the letter of the

desired bank of presets.

Tone Mode: Press this button to access the tone controls (bass and

treble). Use the Navigation Buttons to make your selections.

Disc Skip: This button has no effect on the receiver, but is used with

some optical disc changers to skip to the next disc.

Macros: These buttons may be programmed to execute long com-

mand sequences with a single button press. They are useful for programming the command to turn on or off all of your components, or for accessing specialized functions for a different component than you are currently operating.

Surround Mode Selectors: Press any of these buttons to select

a type of surround sound (e.g., multichannel) mode. Choose from the Dolby modes, DTS modes, Logic 7 modes or Stereo modes. Each press of a button will cycle to the next available variant of that mode. Not all modes or mode groups are available with all sources.

Night Mode: Press this button to activate Night mode with specially

encoded Dolby Digital discs or broadcasts. Night mode compresses the audio so that louder passages are reduced in volume to avoid disturbing others, while dialogue remains intelligible.

Track Skip: These buttons have no effect on the receiver, but are

used with many source components to change tracks or chapters.

Dim: Press this button to partially or fully dim the front-panel display. Transport Controls: These buttons have no effect on the receiver,

but are used to control many source components. By default, when the remote is operating the receiver, these buttons will control a DVD player.

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There are different types of audio and video connections used to connect the receiver to the speakers and video display, and to connect the source devices to the receiver. To make it easier to keep them all straight, the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) has established a color-coding standard. Table 1 may be helpful to you as a reference while you set up your system.

Audio Connections

Left Right Front (FL/FR) Center (C) Surround (SL/SR) Surround Back (SBL/SBR) Subwoofer (SUB)

Digital Audio Connections

Coaxial

Optical Input Output

Video Connections

Component Y Pb Pr Composite

S-Video

HDMI™ Connections (switching only)

HDMI

Table 1– Connection Color Guide

Types of Cables

This section will briefly review different types of cables and connections that you may use to set up your system.

Speaker Cables

Speaker cables carry an amplified signal from the receiver’s speaker terminals to each loudspeaker. Speaker cables contain two wire conductors, or leads, inside plastic insulation. The two conductors are usually differentiated in some way, by using different colors, or stripes, or even by adding a ridge to the insulation. Sometimes the actual wires are different, one being copper-colored and the other silver.

Bare wire cables are installed as follows (see Figure 2):

1. Unscrew the terminal cap until the pass-through hole in the collar is revealed.

2. Insert the bare end of the wire into the hole.

3. Hand-tighten the cap until the wire is held snugly.

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Figure 2 – Binding-Post Speaker Terminals With Bare Wires

Subwoofer

The subwoofer is a specialized type of loudspeaker that is usually connected in a different way. The subwoofer is used to play only the low frequencies (bass), which require much more power than the other speaker channels. In order to obtain the best results, most speaker manufacturers offer powered subwoofers, in which the speaker contains its own amplifier on board. Sometimes the subwoofer is connected to the receiver using the front left and right speaker outputs, and then the front left and right speakers are connected to terminals on the subwoofer. More often, a line-level (nonamplified) connection is made from the receiver’s Subwoofer Output to a corresponding jack on the subwoofer, as shown in Figure 3.

Although the subwoofer output looks similar to the analog audio jacks used for the various components, it is filtered and only allows the low frequencies to pass. Don’t connect this output to any other devices. Although doing so won’t cause any harm, performance will suffer.

The differentiation is important because each speaker must be connected to the receiver’s speaker-output terminals using two wires, one positive (+) and one negative (–). This is called speaker polarity. It’s important to maintain the proper polarity for all speakers in the system. If some speakers have their negative terminals connected to the receiver’s positive terminals, performance can suffer, especially for the low frequencies.

Always connect the positive terminal on the loudspeaker, which is usually colored red, to the positive terminal on the receiver, which is colored as shown in the Connection Color Guide (Table 1). Similarly, always connect the black negative terminal on the speaker to the black negative terminal on the receiver.

The AVR 245 uses binding-post speaker

terminals that can accept banana plugs or bare-wire cables. Banana plugs are simply plugged into the hole in the middle of the terminal cap. See Figure 1.

Figure 1 – Binding-Post Speaker Terminals With Banana Plugs

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Figure 3 – Subwoofer

Connecting Source Devices to the AVR

The AVR 245 is designed to process audio and video input signals, playing back the audio and displaying the video on a television or monitor connected to the AVR. These signals originate in what are known as “source devices,” including your DVD player, CD player, DVR (digital video recorder) or other recorder, tape deck, game console, cable or satellite television box or MP3 player. Although the tuner is built into the AVR, it also counts as a source, even though no external connections are needed, other than the FM and AM antennas and the XM antenna module.

Separate connections are required for the audio and video portions of the signal. The types of connections used depend upon what’s available on the source device, and for video signals, the capabilities of your video display.

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Audio Connections

There are two formats for audio connections: digital and analog. Digital audio signals are of higher quality, and are required for listening to sources encoded with digital surround modes, such as Dolby Digital and DTS. There are two types of digital audio connections: coaxial and optical. Either type of digital audio connection may be used for each source device, but never both simultaneously for the same source. However, it’s okay to make both analog and digital audio connections at the same time to the same source.

NOTE: Although HDMI cables are capable of carrying digital

audio signals, the AVR 245 is not designed to process those signals. Therefore, if your source and video display are both HDMI-capable, use the HDMI connections for video only. You will need to make a separate audio connection from the source device to the AVR 245, and you should make sure to turn the volume on your television all the way off.

Digital Audio

Coaxial digital audio jacks are usually color-coded in orange. Although they look similar to analog jacks, they should not be confused, and you should not connect coaxial digital audio outputs to analog inputs or vice versa. See Figure 4.

Figure 4 – Coaxial Digital Audio

Optical digital audio connectors are often covered by a shutter to protect them from dust. The shutter opens as the cable is inserted. Input connectors are color-coded using a black shutter, while outputs use a gray shutter. See Figure 5.

Figure 5 – Optical Digital Audio

Due to the nature of digital signals as binary bits, they aren’t subject to signal degradation the way analog signals are. Therefore, the quality of coaxial and optical digital audio connections should be the same, although it is important to limit the length of the cable. Whichever type of connection you choose, Harman Kardon recommends that you always select the highest quality cables available within your budget.

Analog Audio

Analog connections require two cables, one for the left channel (white) and one for the right channel (red). These two cables are often attached to each other for most of their length. See Figure 6.

Most sources that have digital audio jacks also have analog audio jacks, although some older types of sources, such as tape decks, have only analog jacks. For sources that are capable of both digital and analog audio, you may wish to make both connections.

The analog audio connection is strongly recommended if you intend to use the source with the multiroom system. It’s required if you will be using the multiroom preamp outputs with an external amplifier to power your remote speakers, as the AVR 245’s multiroom system is not capable of converting the digital signal to analog format. It’s suggested that you also use the analog audio connections when using the surround back/multiroom speaker outputs, in case another two-channel digital audio source is in use in the main listening area. The AVR 245 is only capable of processing one PCM source at a time.

If you wish to record materials from DVDs or other copy-protected sources, you may only do so using analog connections. (Remember to comply with all copyright laws, if you choose to make a copy for your own personal use.)

Figure 6 – Analog Audio

Multichannel analog connections are used with advanced sources where the digital content is copy-protected and all surround processing is performed inside the source. These types of connections are usually used with DVD-Audio, SACD, Blu-ray Disc, HD-DVD and other advanced players. See Figure 7.

Figure 7 – Multichannel Analog Audio

Figure 8 – The Bridge

Harman Kardon receivers also include a proprietary, dedicated audio connection called “The Bridge/DMP”. If you own an iPod with a dock connector, you may separately purchase The Bridge and connect it to The Bridge/DMP port on the receiver. See Figure 8. Dock your iPod (not included) in The Bridge, and you may listen to your audio materials through your high-performance audio system. You may even use the AVR 245 remote to control the iPod, with navigation messages displayed on the front panel and on a video display connected to the AVR.

Video Connections

Although some sources produce an audio signal only (e.g., CD player, tape deck), many sources output both audio and video signals (e.g., DVD player, cable television box, HDTV tuner, satellite box, VCR, DVR). In addition to the audio connection, you will need to connect one type of video connection for each source (never more than one at the same time for any source).

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Coaxial digital audio cable

Optical digital audio cable

Coaxial

Optical

Analog audio cable (RCA)

Front Surround Center

Multichannel analog audio cable (RCA)

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Digital Video Connections

The AVR 245 is equipped with two HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) inputs, and one output. HDMI is capable of carrying digital audio and video information using a single cable, thus delivering the highest possible quality picture and sound.

There are different versions of HDMI, depending on the capability of the source device and the type of signal it is capable of transmitting via the HDMI connection.

In addition, receivers and processors such as the AVR 245 may handle the incoming signal in several different ways, depending on their capability as well. The AVR 245 is only capable of switching the HDMI data. That is, the incoming audio and video data will be passed directly to your HDMI-capable video display, without the AVR 245 processing any of the data. Although this enables the AVR 245 to be compatible with virtually any HDMI-capable source device and video display, it requires a separate audio connection for each source since the AVR 245 doesn’t have access to the audio data in the HDMI stream.

The AVR 245 will not convert analog video signals to the HDMI format, and the on-screen displays are not visible when using an HDMI source. Therefore, you will need to connect the component, composite or Svideo monitor output to your video display (or both, depending on which video connections your sources use).

The physical HDMI connection is simple. The connector is shaped for easy plug-in (see Figure 9). If your video display has a DVI input, you may use an HDMI-to-DVI adapter (not included) to connect it to the AVR’s HDMI Output.

Figure 9 – HDMI Connection

Analog Video Connections

There are three types of analog video connections: composite video, S-video and component video.

Composite video is the basic connection most commonly available. The jack is usually color-coded yellow, and looks like an analog audio jack, although it is important never to confuse the two. Do not plug a composite video cable into an analog or coaxial digital audio jack, or vice versa. Both the chrominance (color) and luminance (intensity) components of the video signal are transmitted using a single cable. See Figure 10.

Figure 10 – Composite Video

S-video, or “separate” video, transmits the chrominance and luminance components using separate wires contained within a single cable. The plug on an S-video cable contains four metal pins, plus a plastic guide pin. Be careful to line up the plug correctly when you insert it into the jack on the receiver, source or video display. See Figure 11.

Figure 11 – S-Video

Component video separates the video signal into three components – one luminance (“Y”) and two sub-sampled color signals (“Pb” and “Pr”) – that are transmitted using three separate cables. The “Y” cable is colorcoded green, the “Pb” cable is colored blue and the “Pr” cable is colored red. See Figure 12.

Figure 12 – Component Video

If it’s available on your video display, HDMI is recommended as the best quality connection, followed by component video, S-video and then composite video.

Antennas

The AVR 245 uses separate terminals for the included FM and AM antennas that provide proper reception for the tuner.

The FM antenna uses a 75-ohm F-connector. See Figure 13.

Figure 13 – FM Antenna

The AM loop antenna needs to be assembled. Then connect the two leads to the screw terminals on the receiver. See Figure 14.

Figure 14 – AM Antenna

RS-232 Serial Port

The RS-232 serial port on the AVR 245 is used only for data. If Harman Kardon releases a software upgrade for the receiver’s operating system at some time in the future, the upgrade may be downloaded to the AVR using this port. Complete instructions will be provided at that time.

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You are now ready to connect your various components to your receiver. Before beginning, make sure that all components, including the AVR 245, are turned completely off and their power cords are unplugged. Don’t

plug any of the power cords back in until you have finished making all of your connections.

Remember that your receiver generates heat while it is playing. Select a location that leaves several inches of space on all sides of the receiver. It is preferable to avoid completely enclosing the receiver inside a cabinet. It is also preferable to stack components on separate shelves rather than directly on top of the receiver. Some surface finishes are delicate. Try to select a location with a sturdy surface finish.

Step One – Connect the Speakers

If you have not yet done so, place your speakers in the listening room, as described in the Speaker Placement section above.

Connect the center, front left, front right, surround left, surround right, surround back left and surround back right loudspeakers to the corresponding speaker terminals on the AVR 245. See Figure 17. Remember to maintain the proper polarity by always connecting the positive and negative terminals on each speaker to the positive and negative terminals on the receiver. Use the Connection Color Guide on page 16 as a reference.

Step Three – Connect the Antennas

Connect the FM and AM antennas to their terminals. See Figure 19.

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Figure 19 – Antenna Connections

Step Four – Connect the Source Components

Use the worksheets in the Appendix to note which connections you will use for each of your source devices.

For each source, select a source input (Video 1, Video 2, Video 3, etc.). In Table 2 we recommend connecting certain types of sources to certain source inputs to make it easier to program and use the remote control.

FR FL

SBR

Figure 17 – Speaker Connections

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NOTE: If you only have one surround back speaker, wait until after you have run EzSet+ in the Initial Setup section before connecting it to the Surround Back Left speaker outputs.

Step Two – Connect the Subwoofer

Connect the Subwoofer Output on the AVR 245 to the line-level input on your subwoofer. See Figure 18. Consult the manufacturer’s guide for the subwoofer for additional information.

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Decide which audio connections you will use. If your source device has

either

them, use

the coaxial digital or the optical digital audio connection. Referring to Table 2, we recommend you connect the DVD source to the Coaxial 1 input jack, and the source designated Video 2 to the Optical 1 input jack. If you are using the HDMI inputs for video switching, then we recommend using the Coaxial 2 digital audio connection for the source connected to the HDMI 1 input, and the Optical 2 digital audio connection for the source connected to the HDMI 2 input. However, you may make whatever connections are best for your system.

In addition to the digital audio connections, we recommend that you connect the analog audio connections for each source, as a backup to the digital connections, for recording, for use with the multiroom system, or in the event that you use all six of the digital audio inputs for other devices. For sources that don’t have digital audio outputs, you must use the analog audio connections.

For each video source, select one type of video connection. HDMI video is preferred, but both your source device and your video display must have this type of video capability. If either device does not, then use component video, S-video or composite video.

Referring to Table 2, we recommend that you connect the DVD source to the Component Video 1 inputs, the Video 1 source to the Component Video 2 inputs, and the Video 2 source to the Component Video 3 inputs. Any HDMI-capable source devices should be connected to one of the two HDMI inputs. All other source devices should be connected to either the component, S- or composite video input for that source. However, you may make whatever video connections are best for your system.

SUB

Figure 18 – Subwoofer Connection

Device Type AVR 245 Source Input Audio Connections Video Connections

VCR, DVR, PVR, Video 1 • Video 1 Analog (inputs and outputs) •

One

of component Video 2, Video 1 S-video

TiVo or other and

Video 1 composite video

audio/video recorder • Any one available coaxial or optical digital, • For recording, use Video 1 S-video

audio input, with corresponding coax composite video output, and do not use or optical digital output component video connections at all

Cable TV, satellite TV, Video 2 • Video 2 Analog and •

One

of component Video 3, Video 2 HDTV or other • Optical 1 S-video orVideo 2 composite video device that delivers television programs

TV or other Video 3 • Video 3 Analog and • Video 3 S-video

Video 3 composite

audio/video device • Any one available coaxial or optical video

digital audio input

TV, game console, Video 4 (front-panel jacks) • Video 4 Analog and • Video 4 S-video

Video 4 composite video

camera or other •

Either

Coax 3 orOptical 3

audio/video device

DVD Audio/Video, DVD • DVD Analog • Component Video 1 SACD, HD-DVD, • 6-/8-Channel inputs (optional) and Blu-ray Disc • Coax 1

HDMI-capable DVD HDMI 1 • Coaxial 2 digital audio input • HDMI 1 Input player or other audio/ video device

HDMI-capable DVD HDMI 2 • Optical 2 digital audio input • HDMI 2 Input player or other audio/ video device

CD player CD • CD Analog and • Not required

• Any one available coaxial or optical digital audio input

CDR, MiniDisc, Tape • Tape Analog (inputs and outputs) and • Not required cassette • Any one available coaxial or optical digital,

audio input, with corresponding coax or optical digital output

Table 2 – Recommended Source Component Connections

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NOTE: It’s possible for a source to use none of the connections named for that source. For example, you might connect your DVD player to the Component Video 1 inputs and the Coax 1 digital audio input. However, we will refer to this source as “DVD,” and in the Initial Setup section you will program the receiver so that these connections are assigned to the DVD source. When you select “DVD” as your source using the front panel or the remote, the correct connections for your DVD player will be used.

We recommend connecting your various sources using the connections shown in Table 2 (below) in order to simplify programming your receiver and remote control. However, you may connect any device to any source input.

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NOTE: The AVR 245 is equipped with a total of six digital audio inputs, four on the rear panel (Coaxial 1 and 2, Optical 1 and 2) and two on the front panel (Coaxial 3 and Optical 3). However, there are a total of nine sources that may be connected to devices that have digital audio outputs. We recommend certain digital audio connections simply because, as reflected in Table A1 of the Appendix, those digital audio inputs are assigned to the particular sources by default at the factory. But any digital audio input may be reassigned to any source. Since you may not be using all nine source inputs, you may reassign a digital audio input that is recommended for a source you aren’t using to another device. Table 2 is a guideline; you may need to make adjustments to fit your system.

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Video 1 Source

Since this source includes audio and video recording output jacks, it is best suited to a video recorder, such as your VCR or DVR.

Referring to Table 2, connect your recorder to the Video 1 Analog Audio inputs and outputs and to any available coaxial or optical digital audio input (and corresponding digital audio output). See Figure 20. Use either the Video 1 S-video or composite video input and output if you wish to make recordings. If you don’t plan on recording, you may use the Component Video 2 inputs.

Figure 20 – Video 1 A/V Inputs and Outputs, and Digital Audio Inputs and Outputs

Remember to connect the audio and video

output

jacks on your

recorder to the Video 1 or digital audio

input

jacks on the AVR, and the

audio and video

input

jacks on your recorder to the Video 1 or digital

audio

output

jacks on the AVR.

NOTE: It isn’t possible to make recordings using component video connections. Keep this in mind as you connect other source devices that you may wish to make recordings from.

Video 2 Source

The Video 2 source is used only for playback, never recording. The AVR 245 remote control is programmed to operate many brands and models of cable and satellite television devices, and we recommend connecting your cable or satellite set-top box to this source.

Referring to Table 2, connect your set-top box to the Video 2 Analog Audio inputs and to the Optical 1 Digital Audio input. If possible, use the Component Video 3 inputs. Otherwise, connect the set-top box’s S-video or composite video output to the matching Video 2 video input. See Figure 21.

Figure 21 – Video 2 A/V, Digital Audio and Component Video Inputs

Video 3 Source

The Video 3 source is used for playback only, never recording. The remote control is programmed to accept codes that will operate a TV, but you may connect any audio/video source device to the Video 3 inputs and use the device’s own remote to control it.

If you receive your television programming using your TV with an antenna or direct cable connection, then you will need to connect the analog audio outputs (if available on your TV) to the Video 3 Analog Audio inputs. See Figure 22.

Do not

connect any video output on the television set to any video input on the receiver. See Step Five for information on connecting the receiver’s video monitor outputs to the TV.

Figure 22 – Video 3 Audio Inputs

Video 4 Source

The Video 4 source is used only for playback, never recording. It is also generally reserved for components that are only temporarily connected to the receiver, such as cameras and game consoles. When not in use, you may place the supplied covers over the front-panel Video 4 jacks for a cleaner appearance. Simply snap the covers in place. When you wish to use the jacks, gently press on the left side of each cover to pivot it out for removal.

Referring to Table 2, connect your camera or game console to the Video 4 Analog Audio inputs and to either the Coaxial 3 or Optical 3 digital audio input. Connect the component’s S-video or composite video output to the matching Video 4 video input. See Figure 23.

Figure 23 – Video 3 A/V and Digital Audio Inputs

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DVD

The DVD source is used for a DVD player. If you have a more advanced multichannel device, such as a Blu-ray Disc or HD-DVD player, you may connect it to the DVD source.

Referring to Table 2, connect your DVD player to the DVD Analog Audio inputs and to the Coaxial 1 Digital Audio input. If possible, use the Component Video 1 inputs. Otherwise, connect the DVD player’s S-video or composite video output to the matching DVD video input. See Figure 24.

Figure 24 – DVD A/V, Digital Audio and Component Video Inputs

If your DVD player plays multichannel lossless discs, such as SACD or DVD-Audio, or when an HD-DVD or Blu-Ray Disc player is used, you will also need to connect the 6- or 8-channel analog audio outputs on the player to the 6-/8-channel analog audio inputs on the receiver, in order to enjoy these discs to their fullest. See Figure 25.

HDMI 2 Source

The HDMI 2 source is used with a second device that is capable of outputting digital video through an HDMI connection, such as an HD-DVD or Blu-ray Disc player. The HDMI 2 source is not used with any of the 2-channel analog audio or video inputs on the AVR 245.

Since the AVR 245 is not capable of processing either the audio or video signal transmitted via the HDMI connection, you will need to connect the source’s optical digital audio output to the Optical 2 digital audio input on the AVR 245, or use the 6-/8-channel inputs. See Figure 27. You will also need to make sure your video display is HDMI-capable, and for many source devices, the display must be HDCP-compliant (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) in order to display copy-protected materials.

If your video display is equipped with a DVI (Digital Video Interface) input, you may use an HDMI-to-DVI adapter (not included).

Figure 27 – HDMI 2 and Optical 2 Inputs

The CD source is used for a strictly audio device, such as a CD player.

Referring to Table 2, connect your CD player to the CD Analog Audio inputs and to any available digital audio input. See Figure 28.

Figure 25 – 6-/8-Channel Analog Audio Inputs

HDMI 1 Source

The HDMI 1 source is used with a device that is capable of outputting digital video through an HDMI connection, such as an HD-DVD or Blu-ray Disc player or HDTV tuner. The HDMI 1 source is not used with any of the 2-channel analog audio or video inputs on the AVR 245.

Since the AVR 245 is not capable of processing either the audio or video signal transmitted via the HDMI connection, you will need to connect the source’s coaxial digital audio output to the Coaxial 2 digital audio input on the AVR 245, or use the 6-/8-channel inputs. See Figure 26. You will also need to make sure your video display is HDMI-capable, and for many source devices, the display must be HDCP-compliant (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) in order to display copy-protected materials.

If your video display is equipped with a DVI (Digital Video Interface) input, you may use an HDMI-to-DVI adapter (not included).

Figure 26 – HDMI and Coaxial 2 Inputs

Figure 28 – CD Audio Inputs and Digital Audio Inputs

No video connections are needed.

Tape

The Tape source is used for audio-only recorders, such as a CDR, MiniDisc or cassette deck.

Referring to Table 2, connect your recorder to the Tape Analog Audio inputs and outputs, and to any available digital audio input (and corresponding digital audio output). See Figure 29.

Figure 29 – Tape Audio Inputs and Outputs, and Digital Audio Inputs and Outputs

Remember to connect the or digital audio recorder to the Tape or digital audio

No video connections are needed.

input

output

jacks on your recorder to the Tape

jacks on the AVR, and the

output

jacks on the AVR.

input

jacks on your

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Bridge

With Harman Kardon’s optional The Bridge, you can listen to audio stored on your iPod (not included), use your AVR 245 remote control to operate the iPod, and even charge the iPod while it’s docked in The Bridge.

Simply plug the proprietary cable from The Bridge into the special The Bridge/DMP connector on the rear of the AVR 245. See Figure 30. Refer to the owner’s manual for The Bridge to select the appropriate insert to match your iPod.

Figure 30 – The Bridge/DMP Connector

Step Five – Connect Video Display

Only video connections should be made between the receiver and your video display (TV), unless your TV is the source for your television programming (see Video 3 Source on page 23).

You will need to make a video connection for each type of video used for your sources. In addition, even if you didn’t use S-video or composite video for any of your sources, you will still need to use one of these two video monitor connections in order to view the AVR 245’s onscreen menus and displays.

First, determine what types of video your display is capable of handling. Remember that HDMI is preferred, followed by component video, Svideo and then composite video. Ideally, this guided you in selecting the video connections for your sources.

If you used S-video for any sources, or if all of your sources used HDMI or component video, connect the S-video Monitor output on the receiver to an S-video input on your display. See Figure 33. Make a note of how the input is labeled.

If you used composite video for any sources, but not component video or S-video, connect the composite video Monitor output on the receiver to a composite video input on the display. See Figure 33. Again, make a note of how this input is labeled on the display.

Figure 33 – S-Video and Composite Video Monitor Outputs

Consult the manual for your TV to make sure you understand how to select each video input. As you play different source devices that use different types of video connections, you will need to select the correct video input on your video display.

Step Six – Plug in AC Power

Having made all of your wiring connections, it is now time to plug each component’s AC power cord into a working outlet.

You may plug one device into the AC Switched Accessory Outlet on the rear of the AVR 245. See Figure 34. Make sure this device draws no more than 50 watts. The device should have its mechanical or master power switch turned on, and it will power on any time the AVR 245 is turned on.

Next, note which types of video connections you used for your source devices. Make sure you didn’t use a better type of video connection for a source than your video display can handle. If so, you will need to disconnect the source and use a video connection that’s compatible with your display.

If you used an HDMI video connection for any of your sources, then connect the HDMI Output on the AVR to an HDMI input on your video display. See Figure 31. As mentioned previously, you will need to make a separate digital audio connection from each source device to the AVR 245, and you will also need to consult the owner’s guide for your television to learn the proper procedure for disabling or muting the audio.

Figure 31 – HDMI Output

If you used component video for any sources, connect the Component Video Monitor outputs on the receiver to one set of component video inputs on your display. See Figure 32. Make a note of how these inputs are labeled on the display.

Figure 32 – Component Video Monitor Outputs

Figure 34 – Switched AC Accessory Outlet

Before plugging the AVR 245’s AC Power Cord into an electrical outlet, make sure that the Master Power Switch on the front panel is popped out so that the word OFF appears on its top. Gently press the button to turn the switch off. This will prevent the possibility of damaging the AVR in case of a transient power surge.

Step Seven – Insert Batteries in Remote

The AVR 245 remote control uses three AAA batteries, which are included.

To remove the battery cover located on the back of the remote, firmly press the ridged depression and slide the cover toward the top of the remote.

Insert the batteries, as shown in Figure 35, making sure to observe the correct polarity.

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1. Using the codes in Tables A9–A16 of the Appendix, look up the product type (e.g., DVD, cable TV box) and the brand name of your source. The number(s) listed is/are potential candidates for the

correct code set for your particular device.

2. Turn on your source device.

3. This step places the remote in program mode, and varies slightly,

Figure 35 – Remote Battery Compartment

When using the remote, remember to point the lens toward the front panel of the AVR 245. Make sure no objects, such as furniture, are blocking the remote’s path to the receiver. Bright lights, fluorescent lights and plasma video displays may interfere with the remote’s functioning. The remote has a range of about 20 feet, depending on the lighting conditions. It may be used at an angle of up to 30 degrees to either side of the AVR.

depending on which Input Selector is being programmed. Refer to Figure 36.

a) DVD, Tape, Video 1, Video 2 and Video 3 Sources: Press and

hold the Input Selector until the LED on the remote starts to flash, then release it. Follow the directions in Step 4, below.

b) CD Source: Press the DVD/CD Input Selector once and release it,

then quickly press and hold the Input Selector until it turns green, then release it. Follow the directions in Step 4, below.

If the remote seems to operate intermittently, or if pressing a button on the remote does not cause the AVR Selector or one of the Input Selectors to light up, then make sure the batteries have been inserted correctly, or replace all three batteries with fresh ones.

Step Eight – Program Sources Into the Remote

The AVR 245 remote not only is capable of controlling the receiver, but it may also be programmed to control many brands and models of VCRs, DVD players, CD players, cable boxes, satellite receivers, cassette decks and TVs, as well as The Bridge.

It may help to think of the remote as a book with pages. Each page represents the button functions for a different device. In order to access the functions for a particular device, you first need to turn to that page. This is done by pressing the AVR Button to access the codes that control the receiver, or the Input Selector Buttons to access the codes for the devices programmed into the remote.

You may have noticed that three of the Input Selectors look different from the others (see Figure 36). For the DVD/CD, TAPE/The Bridge and HDMI 1/HDMI 2 Selectors, there is a primary source, whose name is printed on the button, and a secondary source, whose name is printed in green above the button. To access the code set for the primary source (which also selects that source input on the AVR and turns on the device programmed for that source), press the Input Selector once. The Input Selector will light in red to indicate that the primary source is active.

c) Video 4 Source: Press and hold the Input Selector until the

LED on the remote starts to flash, then release it. Next, press the Input Selector that corresponds to the device type you want to program into the Video 4 mode, i.e., DVD, CD (access CD by

twice

pressing the DVD/CD button Then follow the directions in Step 4, below.

d) HDMI 1 Source: Press and hold the Input Selector until it turns

red, then release it. Next, press the Input Selector that corresponds to the device type you want to program into the HDMI 1 mode, i.e., DVD, CD (access CD by pressing the DVD/CD button CBL/SAT, TAPE or TV. Then follow the directions in Step 4, below.

e) HDMI 2 Source: Press and release the Input Selector once, then

quickly press the Input Selector again and hold it until it turns green, then release it. Next, press the Input Selector that corresponds to the device type you want to program into the HDMI 2 mode, i.e., DVD, CD (access CD by pressing the DVD/CD button

twice

), VCR, CBL/SAT, TAPE or TV. Then follow the directions in

Step 4, below.

), VCR, CBL/SAT, TAPE or TV.

twice

), VCR,

To access the code set for the secondary source (which also selects that source input on the AVR and turns on the device programmed for that source), press the Input Selector a second time. The Input Selector will light in green to indicate that the secondary source is active.

The AVR 245’s remote is factory-programmed to control an iPod docked in The Bridge and many Harman Kardon DVD and CD players. If you have other source devices in your system, follow these steps to program the correct codes into the remote.

Figure 36 – Input Selectors

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4. Enter a code from Step 1, above.

a) If the device turns off, then press the Input Selector again to accept

the code; it will flash. The remote will exit the Program mode.

b) If the device does not turn off, try entering another code. If you

run out of codes, you may search through all of the codes in the remote’s library for that product type by pressing the

⁄ or ¤

Button repeatedly until the device turns off. When the device turns off, enter the code by pressing the Input Selector, which will flash. The remote then exits Program mode.

5. Once you have programmed a code, it’s a good idea to try using some other functions to control the device. Sometimes, manufacturers use the same Power code for several different models, while other codes will vary. You may wish to repeat this process until you’ve programmed a satisfactory code set that operates most of the functions you frequently use.

6. You may find out which code number you have programmed by pressing and holding the Input Selector to enter the Program mode. Then press the Set Button, and the LED will blink in the code sequence. One blink represents “1”, two blinks for “2”, and so forth. A series of many fast blinks represents “0”. Record the codes programmed for each device here.

Source Input Product Type Remote

(circle one) Control Code

Video 1 VCR, PVR Video 2 Cable, Satellite Video 3 TV Video 4 Any HDMI 1 Any HDMI 2 Any DVD DVD CD CD, CDR

remote to operate the volume, channel or transport controls of another device without having to switch the remote to the mode for that device. See pages 54–55 for instructions on these advanced programming functions.

NOTE: The AVR 245 remote is preprogrammed to operate the transport controls of Harman Kardon DVD players when the AVR or the Video 2 (cable/satellite) or Video 3 (TV) source is selected. The volume and mute controls operate the AVR when any device except Tape has been selected. You may change this punch-through programming at any time.

Step Nine – Turn On the AVR 245

Two steps are required the first time you turn on the AVR 245.

1. Gently press the Master Power Switch until the word OFF is no longer visible. The Power Indicator above the two power switches should light up in amber, indicating that the AVR is in Standby mode and is ready to be turned on. See Figure 37. Normally, you may leave the Master Power Switch in the ON position, even when the receiver is not being used.

Figure 37 – Power Switches

2. There are several ways in which the AVR 245 may be turned on from Standby mode.

a) Press the Standby/On Switch on the front panel. See Figure 37.

b) Press the Source Select Button on the front panel. See figure 38.

Table 3 – Remote Control Codes

If you are unable to locate a code set that correctly operates your source device, it will not be possible to use the AVR remote to control that device. However, you may still connect the source to the AVR 245 and operate it using the device’s original remote control. Alternatively, you may wish to consider purchasing Harman Kardon’s optional TC 30 activity-based remote, which is programmed by accessing a large database of product codes on the Internet. The TC 30 is also capable of “learning” codes from your device’s original remote.

Most of the button labels on the remote describe the button’s function when used to control the AVR 245. However, the button may perform a very different function when used to control another device. Refer to the Remote Control Function List, Table A8 in the Appendix, for a list of each button’s functions with the various product types.

If you wish, you may program Macros, which are preprogrammed code sequences that execute many code commands with a single button press. You may also program “punch-through” codes, which allow the

Figure 38 – Source Select Button

c) Using the remote, press any one of these buttons: AVR, DVD/CD,

TAPE/The Bridge, HDMI 1/2, VID1, VID2, VID3, VID4, XM, AM/FM or 6/8CH. See Figure 39.

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Figure 39 – AVR and Input Selectors

NOTE: Any time you press one of the Input Selectors on the remote (i.e., DVD/CD, TAPE/The Bridge, HDMI 1/HDMI 2, VID1, VID2, VID3 or VID4), the remote will switch modes so that it will only transmit the codes programmed to operate that device. In order to control the receiver, you will need to press the AVR button to return the remote to AVR mode.

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Now that you have installed your system components and completed at least a basic configuration of your receiver, you are ready to begin enjoying your home theater system.

Turning On the AVR 245

Gently press the Master Power Switch until the word OFF is no longer visible. The Power Indicator above the two power switches should light up in amber. This indicates that the AVR is in Standby mode and is ready to be turned on. Normally, you may leave the Master Power Switch in the ON position, even when the receiver is not being used. See Figure 57.

Figure 57 – Power Switches

There are several ways in which the AVR 245 may be turned on:

a) Press the Standby/On Switch on the front panel. See Figure 57.

b) Press the Source Select Button on the front panel. See Figure 58.

Figure 58 – Source Select Button

c) Using the remote, press any one of these buttons: AVR, DVD, CD,

TAPE/The Bridge, HDMI 1/HDMI 2, VID1, VID2, VID3, VID4, XM, AM/FM, 6/8CH. See Figure 59.

Figure 59 – AVR and Input Selectors

NOTE: Any time you press one of the remote’s Input Selectors (i.e., DVD/CD, TAPE/The Bridge, VID1, VID2, VID3, VID4 or HDMI 1/HDMI 2), the remote will switch modes so that it will transmit only the codes programmed to operate that device. In order to control the receiver, you will need to press the AVR Button to return the remote to AVR mode.

To turn the receiver off, press either the Standby/On Switch on the front panel, or press the AVR Button and the OFF Button on the remote. Unless the receiver will not be used for an extended period of time (for

example, if you will be on vacation), it is not necessary to turn off the Master Power Switch. When the Master Power Switch is turned off, any settings you have programmed, including system configuration and preset radio stations, will be preserved for up to four weeks.

Sleep Timer

You may program the AVR to play for up to 90 minutes and then turn off automatically using the sleep timer.

Press the Sleep Button on the remote, and the time until turn-off will be displayed. See Figure 60. Each additional press of the Sleep Button will reduce the time until turn-off by 10 minutes, until the OFF setting is reached, which disables the sleep timer.

Figure 60 – Sleep Button

When the sleep timer has been set, the front-panel display will automatically dim to half-brightness. If you press any button on the remote or front panel, the display will return to full-brightness. The display will dim again several seconds after your last command.

If you press the Sleep Button after the timer has been set, the remaining time until turn-off will be displayed. You may press the Sleep Button to change the time until turn-off. Pressing and holding the Sleep Button will disable the sleep timer, and the SLEEP OFF message will appear.

Volume Control

The volume may be adjusted either by turning the knob on the front panel (clockwise to increase volume or counterclockwise to decrease volume), or by pressing the Volume Control Buttons on the remote. See Figure 61. The volume is displayed as a negative number of decibels (dB) below the 0dB reference point, and may be changed in 0.5dB increments.

Unlike some volume controls on other products, 0dB is the maximum volume for the AVR 245. Although it’s physically possible to turn the volume to a higher level, doing so may damage your hearing and your speakers. For certain more dynamic audio materials, even 0dB may be too high, allowing for damage to equipment.

Figure 61 – Volume Controls

The AVR 245 is designed to reproduce audio with a minimum amount of distortion, which may lead you to think that your hearing and the equipment can handle higher volumes. We urge caution with regard to volume levels.

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Mute Function

To temporarily mute all speakers and the headphones, press the Mute Button on the remote. See Figure 62. Any recording in progress will not be affected. The MUTE message will flash in the display as a reminder. To restore normal audio, either press the Mute Button again, or adjust the volume. Turning off the AVR will also end muting.

Figure 62 – Mute Button

Tone Controls

You may boost or cut either the treble or the bass frequencies by up to 10dB in 2dB increments.

Using the front-panel controls or the remote, press the Tone Mode Button once. See Figure 63. This will indicate whether the tone controls are in or out of the circuitry. If you wish to return the tone controls to 0, or “flat” response, press the ‹/› Buttons (

⁄/¤ on the remote) until

the TONE OUT message appears, which preserves any changes you have made to the bass or treble settings for later use. To reactivate your changes, the tone control must again be set to TONE IN.

With the TONE IN message displayed, press the Tone Mode Button repeatedly to access TREBLE MODE and BASS MODE. Use the ‹/› Buttons (

⁄/¤ on the remote) to change the treble or bass settings,

as desired. The display will return to normal a few seconds after your last command.

Figure 63 – Tone Button

You may alternatively adjust the tone controls using the full-OSD menu system. Press the OSD Button on the remote to view the Master Menu. The cursor will be pointing to the INPUT SETUP line; press the Set Button to display that menu and view the current tone settings. If you wish to make any changes to the TONE, BASS or TREBLE settings, use the arrow keys on the remote to move the cursor to the line you wish to change. Once you have changed the setting using the ‹/› Buttons, simply move the cursor up or down to a different line; it isn’t necessary to press the Set Button to enter the new setting. When you have finished, either wait until the display times out and disappears, press the OSD Button to clear the display, or move the cursor to the BACK TO MASTER MENU line if you wish to make other changes using the menu system.

NOTE: The AVR 245 does not have a conventional balance control. The EzSet+ process compensates for any characteristics of your room or speakers, and we recommend that you leave the settings as they are after EzSet+ has been run. However, you may manually adjust the levels of the left and right channels – decreasing one and increasing the other by the same amount – using the Channel Adjust submenu, as described on page 52. This achieves the same effect as a balance control.

Headphones

Plug the 1/4" plug on a pair of headphones into the headphone jack on the front of the receiver for private listening. See Figure 64. The first time you use the headphones, the DOLBY H:BP message will be displayed, indicating that Dolby Headphone surround processing is in the bypass mode, which delivers a conventional 2-channel signal to the headphones.

Figure 64 – Headphone Jack

Press the Surround Select Button on the front panel, or the Dolby Button on the remote, to switch to Dolby Headphone virtual surround processing, indicated by the DOLBY H:DH message. Dolby Headphone delivers an enhanced sound field that emulates a 5.1-channel speaker system. No other surround modes are available for the headphones.

Source Selection

Press the front-panel Source Select Button to scroll through the sources. The left side of the button scrolls down the list that appears in the display; the right side scrolls upward. For direct access to the tuner, press the Tuner Band Button, which switches to the last-used band and frequency. See Figure 65.

Figure 65 – Source Select and Tuner Band Buttons

NOTE: The Bridge/DMP source has no icon in the Source Indicators display. When selected, the DMP indication will appear in the message display’s upper line, and one of two messages will scroll on the right side to indicate whether The Bridge is unplugged or connected. If you have retitled this source, then only the new name will appear in the upper line.

For direct access to any source, press its Input Selector on the remote (see Figure 59). Since the AVR 245 allows for more source input devices than the remote has buttons for, some sources are required to share buttons. These are the DVD and CD sources, the Tape and

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The Bridge sources, and the HDMI 1 and HDMI 2 sources. The first press of any of these three Input Selectors will select the source whose name appears on the button, i.e., DVD, Tape or HDMI 1. Press that Input Selector again to select the source whose name appears above the button (i.e., CD, The Bridge or HDMI 2), and the LED on the remote will light in green to indicate that you have selected the source whose name is printed in green above the button. Each additional press toggles between the two sources.

The AVR 245 will switch to the audio and video inputs assigned to the source. If you set the BASS MGR setting in the Speaker X-over menu to INDEPENDENT, as described in the Advanced Functions section, the AVR 245 will change the speaker size configuration to the one you programmed for the source. If you selected a surround mode for the source, the AVR 245 will switch to that mode.

The source name will appear in the upper line of the front-panel display. If you retitled the source, only the new title will appear. Otherwise, the audio input assigned to the source (analog or one of the digital audio inputs) will also appear. The surround mode will be displayed on the lower line. The same information will also appear on screen in the semi-OSD, unless you have set the semi-OSD to OFF in the System Setup menu, as described in the Advanced Functions section.

Audio Input Selection

The AVR 245 is programmed at the factory to use the analog audio inputs for each source (except for the DVD, Video 2, HDMI 1 and HDMI 2 sources; see Table 4). To assign a digital audio input to a source (if you have not done so using the Input Setup menu during Initial Setup), press the Digital Button on the remote or front panel. The current audio input selection will flash in the display, and you may press the

⁄/¤ (or ‹/› on the front panel) Buttons to scroll through the

audio inputs. When the desired input appears, press the Set Button to select it. See Figure 66.

Figure 66 – Digital Input Selection

If the Auto Poll feature is ON in the Input Setup menu, and if a digital audio input has been assigned to the source, the AVR 245 will first check the digital audio input for a signal. If a signal is present, the AVR 245 will select the digital audio input. If no signal is present, the AVR 245 will switch to the analog audio inputs for the source.

Video Input Selection

When a source is selected, the AVR 245 switches to a video input as follows:

The COMPONENT IN line of the Input Setup menu indicates which of the component video inputs on the AVR 245 is assigned to each source. By default the Component Video 1 input is assigned to the DVD

source, the Component Video 2 input is assigned to the Video 1 source, and the Component Video 3 input is assigned to the Video 2 source. All other sources default to the CONVERT setting, meaning that they may only be used with their composite or S-video inputs (or the HDMI inputs for the two HDMI sources). The AVR 245 will transcode the incoming composite or S-video signal and make it available using the component video monitor outputs, enabling a single-cable connection to your television. Only signals originating at one of the two HDMI inputs will be available at the HDMI output.

The component video inputs may be reassigned to other source inputs as needed, depending on the physical connections you made during the Installation procedure.

If a signal is present at the component video input assigned to that source, it will be selected.

If no signal is present at the component video input, then the S-video or composite video input for the source will be selected. It is not possible to reassign the S-video or composite video inputs to other sources.

For audio-only sources, such as the tuner or CD inputs, when no component video signal is present, the last-used video source will be selected.

6-/8-Channel Direct Inputs

If you wish to hear audio through the 6-/8-Channel Direct Inputs together with video, then connect your multichannel player to the Component Video 1 Inputs, and connect the player’s 6- or 8-channel analog audio outputs to the 6-/8-Channel Inputs on the AVR. Assign the component video inputs you selected to the 6-/8-Channel Input source. The AVR will automatically select the correct component video and audio inputs when you select this source.

If you need to use composite or S-video for your multichannel player, e.g., if your video display does not have component video inputs, then you will need to use the video inputs for another source. Since the AVR automatically selects the last-used video inputs for audio sources, you would first select the source you connected the video cables to, and then the 6-/8-Channel Inputs for the audio.

Example 1: You would like to connect a DVD-Audio player to the AVR 245. You plan on playing a variety of discs using this player, including conventional DVDs and even CDs as well as multichannel discs. When playing DVDs and CDs, it is preferable to use a digital audio connection to obtain the best sound quality and the benefit of any digital surround formats contained on the DVD. However, when playing DVDAudio discs, you will need to use the 6-/8-channel analog audio connections. In addition, some of these discs contain video materials, although the player does not have an HDMI output.

We recommend that you connect this player as follows:

a) Connect the player’s coaxial digital audio output to the Coaxial 1 input

on the AVR. This input is assigned by default to the DVD source.

b) Connect the player’s component video outputs to the Component

Video 1 inputs on the AVR, which are assigned by default to the DVD

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source. If your video display doesn’t have component video inputs, then connect the player’s composite or S-video output to the DVD’s corresponding video input.

c) Connect the player’s 6-channel analog audio outputs to the AVR’s

6-/8-Channel Inputs and assign the Component Video 1 inputs to this source using the Input Setup menu, as described in the Initial Setup section.

d) Program the player’s remote control codes into the DVD Input

Selector. Note that not all commands will necessarily be available.

When you wish to view a DVD, simply select the DVD source.

When you wish to listen to a DVD-Audio disc and view the menus and other still images on the disc, select the 6-/8-Channel Inputs as the source.

Example 2: In this example, your multichannel disc player is equipped with an HDMI output. Connect it as follows:

a) Connect the player’s coaxial digital audio output to the Coaxial 2 input

on the AVR. This input is assigned by default to the HDMI 1 source.

b) Connect the player’s HDMI output to the HDMI 1 source input, and

make sure to connect the AVR’s HDMI Output to your video display.

c) Connect the player’s 6-channel analog audio outputs to the AVR’s

6-/8-Channel Inputs and then select the CONVERT setting at the COMPONENT IN line to avoid inadvertently selecting the video signal from another device.

d) Program the player’s remote control codes into the HDMI 1 Input

Selector.

When you wish to view a DVD, simply select the HDMI 1 source.

When you wish to play a multichannel disc, first select the HDMI 1 source to obtain the correct video signal, then select the 6-/8-Channel Inputs to select the audio signal.

To select the 6-/8-Channel Inputs as the source, use either the Source Selector on the front panel or press the 6/8CH Input Selector on the remote. See Figure 67.

Figure 67 – 6-/8-Channel Input Selector

NOTE: The 6-/8-Channel Inputs pass the incoming signals directly to the volume control, without digitizing or processing them. Therefore, you will need to configure bass management settings (i.e., speaker size, delay and output level) on your source device so that they match the settings you programmed using EzSet+, which may be viewed using the Manual Setup menu (see Advanced Functions section). Consult the owner’s guide for your multichannel player for more information.

Using the Tuner

The AVR 245’s built-in tuner may be selected in one of three ways (see Figure 68):

1. Press the Source Selector Button on the front panel repeatedly until the tuner is selected. The last-used band (AM or FM) will be active.

2. Press the Tuner Band Button (marked AM/FM). Press this button again to switch bands. This will also enable you to select XM Radio, which is described separately in the next section.

3. Press the Tuner Input Selector (marked AM/FM) on the remote. Press this button again to switch bands.

Figure 68 – Tuner Input Selection

Radio stations may be selected in one of four ways (see Figure 69):

1. If you know the frequency number, enter it directly by first pressing the Direct Button on the remote, and then using the Numeric Keys.

2. After you have programmed Preset stations (see below), either enter the Preset number (1 through 30) using the remote or use the Preset Stations Buttons (front panel or remote) to scroll through the list of presets.

3. In Auto tuning mode, with each press of the Tuning Buttons (front panel or remote), the AVR 245 will scan in the chosen direction until a station with acceptable signal strength is detected. Press the Tuning Button again to stop scanning.

4. In Manual tuning mode, with each press of the Tuning Buttons, the AVR 245 will tune the next frequency increment (0.1MHz for FM, or 10kHz for AM) in the selected direction. Press and hold the Tuning Button for faster scanning.

Figure 69 – Tuning a Station

Press the Tuning Mode Button (TUN-M on the remote) to switch between Auto and Manual tuning modes. See Figure 70. When an

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FM station has been tuned, pressing the Tuning Mode Button will switch between stereo and mono tuning, which may improve reception of weaker stations.

Figure 70 – Tuning Mode

To store a station in one of the 30 presets:

1. Tune the desired station.

2. Press the Memory Button on the remote.

3. Use the Numeric Keys to enter the desired preset number.

Figure 71 – Storing a Preset Station

XM Radio Operation

XM Radio is a satellite-delivered service that offers hundreds of program channels, as well as local traffic and weather information for select cities. The AVR 245 is “XM Ready,” which means that it is able to receive the XM service when an optional XM antenna module is connected and the service activated. As of this writing, the Audiovox and Play” module for home audio use is compatible with the AVR 245. Additional modules may become available in the future. Modules produced for automotive, or “mobile,” use are not compatible with the AVR 245.

NOTE: To listen to XM Radio using the AVR 245, you will need to purchase an XM antenna module and subscription, and you will need to activate your module. (Note that XM service is not available in Alaska or Hawaii.) Visit the XM Radio Web site at www.xmradio.com for more information.

Plug the module into the XM Antenna Jack on the rear of the AVR 245. Place the antenna module so that it has a clear view through a southfacing window in order to obtain reception from the XM satellite.

Select XM Radio as the source in one of the following three ways (see Figure 72):

1. Press the Source Selector button on the front panel repeatedly until XM Radio is selected. XM is available as a source separately from the AM/FM tuner.

2. Press the Tuner Band Button repeatedly until XM Radio is selected.

3. Press the XM Radio Input Selector on the remote.

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You should be able to tune in Channel 1, the Preview Channel, to confirm that your equipment is ready for activation. There are three ways to tune an XM Radio channel (see Figure 69):

1. Enter the channel number directly using the Numeric Keys on the remote. It is not necessary to press the Direct Button first.

2. Press the Tuning Buttons on the front panel or remote to scan through the channels.

3. The AVR 245 is capable of storing up to 40 XM Radio preset channels. The presets are divided into five banks, denoted by the letters A through E, with eight numeric presets per bank. After you have programmed preset stations (see below), you may select one by pressing the Set Button repeatedly until PRESET SEARCH appears, then use the

⁄/¤ Buttons to change the bank (A through E).

Use the Preset Buttons to scan through the eight numeric positions within a bank.

When you are able to hear Channel 1, you are ready to activate your module. If you don’t hear Channel 1, make sure the module’s plug is firmly seated in the XM Antenna jack, and that the module is near a south-facing window. Try unfolding the module and rotating it to obtain reception. You may need to purchase an extension cable, available on the XM Radio site, to ensure that the module is near the window.

Tune to Channel 0 for a display of your antenna module’s Radio ID number.

The current channel number and preset location will appear in the upper line of the Message Display, and the channel’s name will appear in the lower line. If you wish to display the category, current artist or song title, press the Tuning Mode Button repeatedly.

For traffic and weather channels, the current city’s name will appear instead of the channel name, and pressing the Tuning Mode Button repeatedly will display the local traffic and weather.

Press the Set Button to search all channels. Press it again to search by category, using the Set Button again to change the preset bank, using the

⁄/¤ Buttons to change the category. Press the

⁄/¤ Buttons

to change the bank letter. Press the Set Button again to return to the all-channel search.

To store a channel in one of the 40 preset locations:

1. Press the Set Button repeatedly until PRESET SEARCH appears, then

⁄/¤ Buttons until the desired bank of presets (A through E)

use the appears in the upper line of the message display.

2. Press the Memory Button, and a line will appear next to the preset bank letter.

3. Use the Numeric Keys to enter the preset location (1 through 8) you wish to store the channel in.

Figure 72 – XM Radio Source Selection

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Recording

Two-channel analog and digital audio signals, as well as composite and S-video signals, are normally available at the appropriate recording outputs. Thus, to make a recording, you need only make sure to connect your audio or video recorder to the appropriate output jacks, as described in the Installation section, insert blank media and make sure the recorder is turned on and recording while the source is playing.

NOTES:

1. Analog audio signals are not converted to digital form, and digital audio signals are not converted to analog audio form. However, you may record a coaxial or optical digital audio source using either type of digital audio output.

2. Only PCM digital audio signals are available for recording. Proprietary formats such as Dolby Digital and DTS may not be recorded using the digital audio connections, although if the source is connected to the AVR using the analog audio connections, an analog recording may be made.

3. Component video sources are not available for recording.

4. Please make certain that you are aware of any copyright restrictions on any material you record. Unauthorized duplication of copyrighted materials is prohibited by federal law.

Using

The Bridge is an optional dock that may be used with a compatible iPod (not included). When The Bridge is connected to its proprietary input on the AVR 245 and the iPod is docked, you may play the audio materials on your iPod through your high-quality audio system, operate the iPod using the AVR remote or the AVR’s front-panel controls, view navigation messages on the AVR’s front panel or a connected video display, and charge the iPod.

Either press the front-panel Source Selector repeatedly until the message “DMP/The Bridge is CONNECTED” scrolls across the front panel and semi-OSD displays, or press the DMP Button on the remote to select The Bridge as the input source.

Figure 73 – Using The Bridge (Remote)

Figure 74 – Using The Bridge (Front Panel)

Table 5 summarizes the controls available when The Bridge is in use. See also Figures 73 and 74.

Table 5 – Using The Bridge

NOTE: For the Search function, press and hold the indicated button. Pressing the Previous Track Button once skips to the beginning of the current track. Press the Previous Track Button

twice

to skip

to the beginning of the previous track.

It is possible to activate Repeat (one track or one album/playlist) and Shuffle (songs or albums) modes using the DMP SETTING menu (see Figure 56). This menu may also be used to turn on the Resume feature, which resumes play of the current track from the point it was interrupted, or to enable charging while the AVR is in Standby mode.

Access the DMP SETTING menu by pressing OSD to display the MASTER MENU. Press the Set button to display the INPUT SETUP menu. When DMP/The Bridge is selected as the current source, you may scroll down to the GO TO DMP SETTING line and press the Set button to display the DMP SETTING menu. See the Initial Setup section for more information on using the DMP SETTING menu.

AVR245 harman/kardon

The

Bridge

iPod Function Remote Control Key Front-Panel Button

Play Play (›) Tuner Mode Pause Pause (II) Tuner Mode

Menu Menu (Spkr) Tuner Band (AM/FM)

Select Set Set

Scroll Forward Left Arrow (‹) Preset Down

Scroll Reverse Right Arrow (›) Preset Up

Forward Search/Next Track Forward/Next (››) Tuning Up

Reverse Search/Previous Track Reverse/Previous (

‹‹) Tuning Down

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