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Harman Kardon AVR 230 User's Manual

1. To make this process as quick and easy as possible When the correct input source appears press the W we suggest that you use the full OSD system with the Button once so that the gt cursor appears next a EEE NS on screen menus and step through each input Once to BACK TO MASTER MENU and press the i you have completed the settings for the first input Set Button gt LOGIC many settings may be duplicated for the remaining i A E AE inputs It is also a good idea to set the configuratio To change the digital input at any time using the dis STEREO data in the order these items are listed in the MAS crete function buttons and the semi OSD system BACK TO MASTER MENU TER MENU as some settings require a specific press the Digital Select Button on the remote entry in a prior menu item Remember that once the Within five seconds make your input selection using settings are made for one input they must be made the A V Buttons until the desired digital or Figure 3 for all other input sources in your system analog input is shown in the Upper Display Line FX and in the lower line of the on screen display Press Each of the option lines on this menu Figure 3 Input Setup the Set Button to enter the new digital inp
2. IMPORTANT NOTE The AVR 230 s remote may be AVR Selector Pressing this button will switch the Night Mode Press this button to activate the programmed to control up to eight devices including remote so that it will operate the AVR 230 s functions If Night mode This mode is available in specially e AVR 230 Before using the remote it is important to the AVR 230 is in the Standby mode it will also turn the encoded digital sources and it preserves dialogue emember to press the Input Selector Button AVR 230 on center channel intelligibility at low volume levels at corresponds to the unit you wish to operate addition the AVR 230 s remote is shipped from AM FM Tuner Select Press this button to select Channel Select Button This button is used to e factory to operate the AVR 230 and most he AVR 230 s tuner as the listening choice Pressing start the process of setting the AVR 230 s output levels to Harman Kardon CD or DVD players and cassette his button when the tuner is already in use will select an external source Once this button is pressed use the decks The remote is also capable of operating a between the AM and FM bands A Buttons to select the channel being adjusted wide variety of other products using t e control cod
3. Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number REMBRANT 032 SAMSUNG 072 186 SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 183 203 221 222 SEA 121 SIGNATURE 001 188 SPRUCER 053 081 177 189 STARCO 002 011 163 STARGATE 120 TANDY 024 TELECAPATION 028 TEXSCAN 036 TFC 22 TIMELESS 23 TOCOM 70 205 UNITED CABLE 011 UNIVERSAL 033 034 039 042 113 VIDEOWAY 24 211 VIEWSTAR 019 025 086 089 190 ZENITH 065 125 211 219 ZENTEK 16 SETUP CODES A7 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION Unit does not function when Main e No AC Power e Make certain AC power cord is plugged into Power Switch is pushed a live outle e Check to see whether outlet is switch controlled Display lights but no sound e Intermittent input connections e Make certain that all input and speaker connections or picture are secure e Mute is on e Press Mute Button G2 e Volume control is down e Turn up volume contro Unit turns on but front panel e Display brightness is turned off e Follow the instructions in the Display Brightness section display does not light up on page 32 so that the display is set to VF D FULL No sound from any speaker e Amplifier is in protection mode e Check speaker wire connections for shorts at receiver and light around power switch is red due to possible short speaker ends e Amplifier is in protection mode Contact your local Harman Kardon service center due to internal problems No sound from surround or e Incorrect surrou
4. vu ess the Volume Up Button the Program nm D ess either the AVR Selector or the Input elector depending on which system s olume control you wish to have attached for the WM D lt Le vill blink green three times and then go out to confirm the data entry Example To have the AVR 230 s volume control activated even though the remote is set to control the TV first press the Video TV Input Selector and the Mute Button at the same time Next press the Volume Up Button f followed by the AVR Selector NOTE Should you wish to return the remote to the original configuration after entering a Volume Punch Through you will need to repeat the steps shown above However press the same Input Selector in Steps 1 and 3 Channel Control Punch Through The AVR 230 s remote may be programmed to operate so that the channel control function for either the TV cable or satellite receiver used in your system may be used in conjunction with one of the other devices con trolled by the remote For example while using and con trolling the VCR you may wish to change channels on a cable box or satellite receiver without having to change 34 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE PL Indicator will stop flashing and stay amber unch through mode The Program SPL Indicator the device selected by the AVR 230 or the remote To program the remote for Channel Control Punch Through
5. coaxut orricar CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ry ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR a O6 QO de ale 4 4 d oo WARNING T0 REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE ee vio DVD FL FR SLSR C SW SBUSBR OPTICALIN COAXIALIN AVERTISSEMENT AFIN D VITER LES DANGERS INCENDIE N OT N N 6cH 8CH DIGITAL TOER ET D LECTROCUTION NE PAS EXPOSER CET APPAREIL DIRECT IN DIGITAL INPUT OUTI DON MAX RUA PLWIENI A LHUMIDITE REMOTE SPEAKERS 8 Q SPEAKERS 8 Q co RPGNENT VIDED O p FRONT BACK SURROUND CENTER N or QOO p QO CGO 8 4 ee QO E218010 us VIb2 SURR LISTED SH74 AUDIO EQUIPMENT NOTE To make it easier to follow the instructions that refer to this illustrati at www harmankardon com FM Antenna Jack CD Audio Inputs Tape Outputs Tape Inputs Remote IR Inp Remote IR Ou Preamp Outputs Subwoofer Output Front Speaker Outputs Surround Back Speaker Outputs Surround Speaker Outputs Center Speaker Outputs Video 2 Component Video Inputs ut put D on a larger copy may be downloaded from the Product Support section for this product Video 2 S Vi Video 2 S Vi 6 8 Channel Direct Inputs Video 3 S Video Inpu Video Monitor Output
6. put level Remember the goal is to have the output evel at each channel be equal when heard at the lis ening position Regardless of the method used to adjust the output levels whether the test tone or an external source is used remember that when the AVR is configured for 6 1 operation with only a single sur ound back speaker you will still have an output adjustment for both a surround back left and surround back right speaker location even though there is only one speaker This is not a duplicate adjustment Rather it is needed so that the proper balance is achieved for 7 1 channel processing modes when the discrete surround back channels are mixed to a single output position use the lt gt Buttons to change the out OPERATION If you wish to reset all the levels to their original factory default of OdB offset press the A w Buttons so that the on screen cursor is next to the CHANNEL RESET line and press the lt gt Buttons so that the word ON appears After the levels are reset resume the procedure outlined above to reset the levels to the desired settings When all adjustments are done press the a v Buttons to move the on screen cursor so that it is next to BACK TO MASTER MENU and then press the Set Button if you wish to go back to the main menu to make other adjustments If you have no other adjustments to make press the
7. indicates that there is no surround channel course of a DVD playback In some cases the pre information This will be displayed for two channel views of special material will only be recorded in 2 0 The letters used by the Speaker Channel Input stereo programs audio while the main feature is available in 5 1 audio Indicators BF also flash to indicate when a bitstream OPERATION 27 OPERATION has been interrupted This will happen when a digital input source is selected before the playback starts or when a digital source such as a DVD is paused The flashing indicators remind you that the playback has stopped due to the absence of a digital signal and not through any fault of the AVR 230 This is normal and the digital playback will resume once the playback is started again Night Mode A special feature of Dolby Digital is the Night mode which enables specially encoded Dolby Digital input sources to be played back with full digital intelligibility while reducing the minimum peak level by 1 4 to 1 3 This prevents abruptly loud transitions from disturbing others without reducing the impact of the digital source The Night mode is available only when Dolby Digital signals with special data are being played j he Night mode may be engaged when a Dolby gital DVD is playing by pressing the Night Mode utton on the remote Next press the A V uttons to select either the middle range
8. The Pro Logic mode activates original Pro Logic processing for those who prefer that presentation Logic 7 Cinema Exclusive to Harman Kardon for A V receivers Logic 7 is an advanced mode that extracts the maximum surround information from either Logic 7 Music surround encoded programs or conventional stereo material Depending on the number of speakers in use and the selection made in the Logic 7 Enhance SURROUND SELECT menu the 5 1 versions of Logic 7 modes are available when the 5 1 option is chosen while the 7 1 versions of Logic 7 produce a full sound field presentation including back surround speakers when the 6 1 7 1 option is chosen The Logic 7 C or Cinema ode should be used with any source that contains Dolby Surround or similar matrix encoding Logic 7 C delivers increased center channel intelligibility and more accurate placement of sounds with fades and pans that are much smoother and more realistic than with other decoding echniques The Logic 7 M or Music mode should be used with analog or PCM stereo sources Logic 7 M enhances the listening experience by presenting a wider front soundstage and greater rear ambience Both Logic 7 modes also direct low frequency information to the subwoofer if installed and configured to deliver maximum bass impact The Logic 7 E or Enhance mode available only when the 5 1 option is chosen is an extension of the Logic 7 mode that is primarily used with musical programs L
9. This is because they are only used when a movie director or sound mixer specifically places sound there to create ambience or a special effect or to continue action from the ront of the room to the rear Once the outpu evels are properly set it is normal for surround speakers to operate only occasionally Artificially increasing the volume to the rear speakers may destroy the illusion of an enveloping sound field the operation of hat duplicates the way you hear sound in a movie heater or concert hall e When the AVR 230 is configured for 6 1 channel operation using a single surround back speaker the output level adjustments will still provide an adjustment for separate surround back left and surround back right positions even though your system has only one surround back speaker This means that the Surround Back channel will seem to appear twice and in 6 1 operation this is normal The separate SBL SBR adjust ments for 6 1 ope balance between AVR as they are Before beginning t make certain that a properly made The he level that you wi session While levels manually we be used when initial level settings Using EzSet Harman Kardo output levels withou eter although mai pat ta ost often 1 Make certain ti he AVR is S EXC while seated in the li ation are needed
10. e To manually select a station previously entered in the preset memory press the Numeric Keys 9 that correspond to the desired station s memory location e To manually tune through the list of stored preset stations one by one press the Preset Stations Selector Buttons AEP on the front panel or remote Tape Recording In normal operation the audio or video source selected for listening through the AVR 230 is sent to the record outputs This means that any program you are watching or listening to may be recorded simply by placing machines connected to the Tape Outputs or Video 1 Video 2 Audio and Video and S Video Outputs DD in the Record mode When a digital audio recorder is connected to the Digital Audio Outputs you are able to record the digital signal using a CD R MiniDisc or other digital recording system NOTES e The digital outputs are active only when a digital sig al is present and they do not convert an analog input to a digital signal or change the format of the digital signal In addition the digital recorder must be compatible with the output signal For example e PCM digital input from a CD player may be ecorded on a CD R or MiniDisc but Dolby Digital or DTS signals may not e Please make certain that you are aware of any copyright restrictions on any material you copy Unauthorized duplication of copyrighted materials is prohibited by federal law Output Leve
11. e two discrete c ixed for output to e output level adj syste ecommend that at all speaker po to optimize the annels within the a single speaker ustment process speaker connections have been volume should be set to use during a typical listening he AVR 230 allows you o set output he EzSet system irst installed to establish the usive EzSet remote makes it possible to quickly and accurately set the AVR 230 s the use of a sound pressure ual adjustment is also available owever for the easiest setup follow these steps stening position that will be used sitions have been properly configured for their large or small set tings system if it is i 2 Adjust the volu shown in the o as outline USE e so that it is at screen display Display Line KYW d above and turn off the OSD 15dB as or Lower 3 Hold the remote in front of you at arm s length being sure not to cover the EzSet Sensor Microphone at the top of the remote 4 Press and hold the SPL Selector Button for three seconds Release it when the Program SPL Indicator stops flashing and remains lit Within five s on the remote eco if your system is 5 1 operation with standard spe 7 Button on the remote if configured for 6 1 7 1 operatio rear surround speakers Once the correct channel configuration butto noise will be heard rom the
12. follow these steps Press the Input Selector Button for the device you wish to have the channel control associ ated with and the Mute Button at the same time until the red light appears under the Input Selector and the Program SPL Indicator flashes amber 2 Press the Volume Down Button The Program SPL Indicator will stop flashing and stay amber 3 Press and release the Input Selector Button for the device that will be used to change the chan nels The Program SPL Indicator will blink green three times and then go out to confirm the data entry Example To control the channels using your cable box or satellite receiver while the remote is set to control the VCR first press the VID 1 VCR Input Selector Button and the Mute Button at the same time Next release them and press the Volume Down Button followed by the VID 2 TV Input Selector Button NOTE To remove the Channel Control Punch Through and return the remote to its original configuration repeat i S V ple while us S p T e steps shown in the example above However press e same Input Selector in Steps 1 and 3 Transport Control Punch Through The AVR 230 s remote may be programmed to operate so that the Transport Control Functions Play op Fast Forward Rewind Pause and Record for a CR DVD or CD will operate in conjunction with one of e other devices controlled by the remote For exam g
13. BACK TO MASTER MENU line and press the Set Button If you have no other adjustments to make press the OSD Button to exit the menu system ADVANCED FEATURES Full OSD Time Out Adjustment The FULL OSD menu system is used to simplify he setup and adjustment of the AVR 230 using a series of on screen menus The factory default setting or these menus leaves them on the screen for 20 seconds after a period of inactivity before they disap pear from the screen Time Out Time Out is a safe easure to prevent image retention of the menu tex in your monitor or projector which might happen if i were left on indefinitely However some viewers may prefer a slightly longer or shorter period before the Time Out display To change the full OSD Time Out you will need to ake an adjustment in the ADVANCED SELECT menu Figure 10 To start the adjust ent press the OSD Button to bring the MASTER MENU to the screen Press the w Button until the on screen p cursor is next to e ADVANCED line Press the Set Button q9 to enter the ADVANCED menu Figure 10 Atthe ADVANCED SELECT menu Figure 10 make certain that the on screen cursor is next to the FULL OSD TIME OUT line by press ing the amp W Buttons as needed Next press the lt gt Buttons until the desired time is dis played in seconds Unlike most of the other options in this menu this is a permanent setting ch
14. Button on the remote may be used to connect a device such as video Power will be shut off to any equipment plugged into ame or camcorder to your heme e You may adjust the bass and treble tone controls the rear panel Switched AC Accessory Outlet SO ES at any point during a listening session by simply and the Power Indicator BA will turn amber oA turning the pas Control 22 ne Len ponte s the input source is changed the new input name PZ until the desired setting is achieved You may When the remote is used to turn the unit off it is will appear momentarily as an on screen display in also totally remove the tone controls from the circuit actually placing the system in a Standby mode as indi the lower third of the video display The input name so that the output is flat at any time by pressing cated by the amber color of the Power Indicator FA will also appear in the Upper Display Line BX in e Tone Mode Button Ef and then pressing the e To program the AVR 230 for automatic turn off ons cn LL nl Seep i pA bie AU press the Sleep Button D on the remote Each Line ET pay p ay press of the button will decrease the time before e When an audio source is selected the last video input shut down in the following sequence used remains routed to the Video 1 Video 2 Video e For private listening plug the 1 4 stereo phone Bo gt BO 70 60 50 and S Video Outputs 543 and Video and plug from a pair of stereo headphones
15. DVD Audio Video Inputs Video 1 Audio Video Inputs Video 1 Audio Video Outputs Video 2 Audio Video Inputs Video 2 Audio Video Outputs Video 3 Audio Video Inputs AM Antenna Terminals deo Inpu deo Output NOTE To assist in making the correct connections for multichannel input output and speaker connections all connection jacks and terminals are color coded in conformance with the CEA standards as follows Front Left White Front Right Red DVD Component Video Inputs Component Video Monitor Outputs AC Power Cord Switched AC Accessory Outlet Unswitched AC Accessory Outlet Optical Digital Audio Output A Coaxial Digital Audio Output S Video Monitor Output Coaxial Digital Audio Inputs DVD S Video Input Video 1 S Video Input Optical Digital Audio Inputs Video 1 S Video Output Center Green Surround Left Blue Surround Right Gray Surround Back Left Brown Surround Back Right Tan Subwoofer Purple Coaxial Digital Audio Composite Video Component Video Y Component Video Pr Component Video Pb Orange Yellow Green Red Blue FM Antenna Jack Connect the supplied indoor or an optional external FM antenna to this terminal CD Audio Inputs Connect these jacks to the analog audio output of a compact disc player or CD changer Tape Outputs Connect these jacks to the RECORD INPUT jacks of an audio recorder
16. HALL MARK 28 HARMAN KARDON 201 HITACHI 23 128 132 144 147 FINITY 48 KEL 20 JBL 48 JC PENN 5 123 128 132 145 JENSEN 019 JVC 079 087 134 KAWASHO 73 EC 045 ENWOOD 23 204 C 32 TV 045 123 132 162 LLOYTRON 72 173 LODGENET 069 38 SETUP SETUP CODE TABLE TV Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number LOGI 069 LUXMAN 28 LXI 077 145 148 AGNAVOX 030 123 128 132 145 148 ARANTZ 15 123 148 ATSUI 48 EMOREX 069 128 ETZ 084 GA 15 123 128 INERVA 084 ITSUBISHI 077 15 123 128 160 167 168 TC 75 176 JATIONAL 48 177 179 180 181 182 EC 15 121 123 125 KE 045 ONKING 045 ONWA 045 OPTONICA 077 ORIO 207 208 209 210 211 PANASONIC 087 148 169 PHILCO 045 15 123 128 132 148 PHILIPS 033 034 035 036 123 128 132 145 148 PIONEER 024 123 128 PORTLAND 128 132 PROSCAN 133 PROTO 059 122 128 132 165 QUASAR 032 087 RADIO SHACK 045 128 132 180 196 197 RCA 021 15 123 128 133 145 161 163 REALISTIC 045 167 196 RUNCO 152 153 SAA 183 SAMPO 059 123 128 SAMSUNG 020 022 124 128 132 145 SANYO 026 054 SCO 045 128 132 SEARS 128 132 145 SHARP 077 128 132 SIEMENS 084 SIGNATURE 069 SONY 028 031 117 130 136 194 212 SOUNDESIGN 045 128 SPECTRICON 22 SSS 045 SYLVANIA 025 123 128 145 14
17. Impedance Vp p 75 ohms lt 0 07 THD 20Hz 20kHz into 8 ohms Output Level Impedance Vp p 75 ohms Center channel Video Frequency Response 50 Watts lt 0 07 THD 20Hz 20kHz into 8 ohms Composite and S Video OH2 8MHz 3dB Video Frequency Response la ais RME Component Video OHz 30MHZ 3cB lt 0 07 THD 20H7 20kHz into 8 ohms General Input Sensitivity Impedance Power Requirement AC 120V 60Hz Linear High Level 200mV 47k ohms Power Consumption 18W idle 890W maximum 7 channels driven Signal to Noise Ratio IHF A 100dB os Dimensions Product Shipping Surround Syste Adjacent Channel Separation Widt 7 3 inches 440mm 21 5 inches 545mm Pro Logic 1 1 40dB Height 6 6 inches 168mm 9 9 inches 251mm Dolby Digital AC 3 55dB Dept 5 inches 382mm 17 9 inches 455mm ae spb Product Shipping Frequency Response Weight 27 3 1b 12 4kg 31 9 Ib 14 5kg 1W 0dB 3dB 10Hz 130kHz High Instantaneous Depth measurement includes knobs buttons and terminal connections Current Capability HCC 35 Amps Height measurement includes feet and chassis All features and specifications are subject to change without notice Transient Intermodulation Distortioi MM DANS Harman Kardon and Power for the Digital Revolution are registered trademarks of Slew Rate AOV usec Harman International Industries Incorporated IEzSet js a trademark of Harman International Industries Incorporated patent no 5 386 478 FM Tuner
18. Input encoded material will be used Alternatively the Logic 7 ons will show 7 1 in some cases but no additional Indicators Py If the input will use the standard left usic mode is a good choice for stereo only source adjustment is needed for 6 1 operation right analog inputs no further adjustment is needed aterial See page 26 for more information on avail able surround modes To select the mode that will be used as the initial default for an input first press the A V Buttons INPUT SETUP When selecting surround modes for digital program D unti the on screen cursor is next to the desired Pe ee T uoe material the AVR 230 will always examine the data mode s master category name such as DOLBY i stream and automatically select Dolby Digital or DTS DTS DSP lt SURR gt or VMAX Next press BACK TO MASTER MENU as applicable the Set Button to view the sub menu Press the lt gt Buttons to scroll through the available choices and then press the Y Button so that tis easiest to complete the surround setup using the ull OSD on screen menus From the MASTER the cursor is next to BACK TO MASTER MENU Figure 1 press the A w Buttons MENU to continue the setup process Figure 2 until the cursor is next to the SURROUND Se SELECT line Press the Set Button until the The following few paragraphs detail the instructions if you wish to associate one of the digital inputs with SURROUND SELECT menu Figure 3 is o
19. REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS D Direct Button Press this button when the tuner left right stereo mode with no surround processing or Speaker Select Press this button to begin is in use to start the sequence for direct entry of a sta bass management as opposed to other modes where the process of configuring the AVR 230 s bass man tion s frequency After pressing the button simply digital processing is used When the button is pressed agement system for use with the type of speakers press the proper Numeric Keys to select a sta so that SURROUND OFF appears in the Lower used in your system Once the button has been tion See page 28 for more information on the tuner Display Line Rf you may enjoy a two channel pre pressed use the w Buttons to select the Tuning Up Down When the tuner is in use these ell g eal mt e benens 2 bass channel you wish to set up Press the Set Button buttons will tune up or down through the selected fre E tiie te sae D anc hg select another craic to contigure configured for 5 1 or 6 1 7 1 channels the next press When all adjustments have been completed press ie e ent ve has of t
20. Tape Inputs Connect these jacks to the PLAY OUT jacks of an audio recorder Remote IR Input If the AVR 230 s front panel IR sensor is blocked due to cabinet doors or other obstructions an external IR sensor may be used Connect the output of the sensor to this jack Remote IR Output This connection permits the IR sensor in the receiver to serve other remote con trolled devices Connect this jack to the IR IN jack on Harman Kardon or other compatible equipment Preamp Outputs Connect these jacks to an optional external power amplifier for applications where higher power is desired REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS i REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS Subwoofer Output Connect this jack to the line level input of a powered subwoofer If an external sub woofer amplifier is used connect this jack to the sub woofer amplifier input p p Front Speaker Outputs Connect these outputs to the matching or terminals on your left and right speakers When making speaker connections always make certain to maintain correct polarity by connecting the color coded white for front left and red for front right terminals on the AVR 230 to the red terminals on the speakers and the black terminals on the AVR 230 to the black terminals on the speakers See page 13 for more information on speaker polarity Surround Back Speaker Outputs These speaker terminals are n
21. a DVD player HDTV receiver LD layer or CD player to these jacks The signal may be a olby Digital signal DTS signal or a standard PCM digital ource Do not connect the RF digital output of an LD player to these jacks Q ov nD DVD S Video Input Connect the S Video output of a DVD player or other video source to this jack Video 1 S Video Input If the product connected to the Video 1 Audio Inputs amp has S Video capability connect this jack to the PLAY OUT S Video jack o that unit and then make certain that the S Video Monitor Output is connected as described above Optical Digital Audio Inputs Connect the optical digital output from a DVD player HDTV receiver LD player or CD player to these jacks The signal may be a Dolby Digital signal a DTS signal or a standard PC digital source Video 1 S Video Output If the product connected to the Video 1 Audio Video Outputs amp has S Video capability connect this jack to the REC IN S Video jack on that unit Video 2 S Video Input If the product connected to the Video 2 Audio Video Inputs has S Video capability connect this jack to the PLAY OUT S Video jack on that unit and then make certain that the S Video Monitor Output is connected as described above Video 2 S Video Output If the product con ected to the Video 2 Audio Video Outputs amp as S Video capability connect this jack to the REC IN S Video jack on that u
22. and controlling the TV you may wish to art or stop your VCR or DVD without having to change e device selected by the AVR 230 or the remote To ogra rough e remote for Transport Control Punch follow these steps Press the Input Selector for the device ou wish to have the channel control associated with d the Mute Button at the same time until e red light appears under the Input Selector d the Program SPL Indicator flashes ber bap oo DD 2 Press the Play Button The Program SPL Indicator will stop flashing and stay amber 3 Press and release the Input Selector Button for the device that will be used to change the chan nels The Program SPL Indicator will blink green three times and then go out to confirm the data entry Example To control the transport of a DVD player while the remote is set to control the TY first press the VID 2 TV Input Selector Button and the Mute Button at the same time Next release them and press the Play Button 2 followed by the DVD Input Selector Button NOTES e To remove the Channel Control Punch Through and return the remote to its original configuration repeat the steps in the example above However press the same Input Selector in Steps 1 and 3 e Before programming the remote for Volume Channel or Transport Punch Through make certain that any programming needed for the specific TV CD DVD cable
23. but it is the Favorite button for many cable television boxes and satellite receivers Button number 32 is the Delay button for the AVR 230 but the Open Close button for CD players N e Press the Mute Button to store the Cable Power On command e Press the Sleep Channel Up Button to complete the process and store the macro sequence gt fter following these steps each time you press e Macro 1 Button the remote will send e Power On Off command OTE The numbers used to describe the button functions in Figure 11 for the purposes of describing how a button operates are a different set of numbers than those used in the rest of this manual to describe the button functions for the AVR 230 Erasing Macro Commands To remove the commands that have been pro grammed into one of the Macro buttons follow these steps 1 Press the Mute Button and the Macro Button that contains the commands you wish to erase 2 The Program SPL Indicator will flash harman kardon Notes on Using the AVR 230 Remote With Other AVR 230 Devices e Manufacturers may use different code sets for the same product category For that reason it is impor amber and the LED under the AVR Selector Figure 11 tant that you check to see whether the code set you will turn red have entered operates as many controls as p
24. change the option so hat the crossover settings may be adjusted Begin the speaker setup process by making certain that e cursor is pointing toward the LEF T RIGHT ine which sets the configuration for the front left and ight speakers If you wish to make a change to the ront speakers configuration press the lt gt Buttons 50 that either LARGE or SMALL appears atching the appropriate description from the definitions shown above 2 When SMALL is selected low frequency sounds will be sent only to the subwoofer output If you choose this option and there is no subwoofer connected you will not hear any low frequency sounds from the fron channels When LARGE is selected a full range output will be sent to the front left and front right outputs Depending on the choice made in the SUBWOOFER line in this menu bass information may also be directed to the front left right speakers a subwoofer or both NOTE When the front speakers are set to LARGE and the surround mode is set to Surround Off or pure two channel stereo if an analog audio source is selected it will be routed directly from the input to the volume control without being digitized or processed If you have full range front speakers and wish to remove all digital processing from the circuit path select this configura tion If you wish to use this option with only one input such as a CD player or an optional external phon
25. cies under frequency selected as described o Dass tation con y g below as well as the LFE information cases where LARGE has been selected as the The AVR 230 s advanced software enables you to When all initial speaker size settings have been ont channel speaker option and LFE L R has quickly and easily set delay times without the need to ade you now have the option to take advantage o been selected as the subwoofer option the front calculate them using a complex formula Instead all the AVR 230 s Triple Crossover system which allows channel sound information below the setting show you need to do is measure the approximate distance individual crossover settings to be made for each will be sent to BOTH the front channel speakers and between your listening position and each of the speaker grouping The low frequency crossover poin the subwoofer Note also that when the LARGE speakers in your system When you enter those is set by the design of your speakers Depending on LFE L R setting has been selected the distances into the AVR s memory as shown below the design and driver complement of your speakers it crossover point is set by making adjustments at the he AVR s microprocessor does the rest of the work is defined as the frequency which is either the lowes SUBWOOFER line but the setting for the front calculating the proper delay time The measurements possible frequency the speaker is capable of repro left right speakers will automatical
26. f la of commands stored in the remote See page 32 for and the external video input cessing modes Each press of this button will select OTT OA g aD N AE D oF BG This puton actyates mg one of the Dolby Pro Logic II modes or Dolby 3 Disc Skip Button This button has no direct AVR 230 s EzSet function o quickly and accurately Stereo When a Dolby Digital encoded source is in use unction for the AVR 230 but is most often used to calibrate the AVR 230 s output levels Press a d hold the Dolby Digital mode may also be selected See change to the next disc in a CD or DVD player when the button om alten ds and n release EES page 26 for the available Dolby surround mode he remote is programmed for that type of device mo 9r Or V Numeric Key G ndee ae options eee AAE A we Te a ae i o He eee ah a DTS Digital Mode Selector When a DTS LOR MA a begin circulating and the Program SPL Indicator encoded digital source is selected each press of this B Preset Up Down When the tuner is in use will change colors During this sequence EzSet button will scroll through the available DTS modes The press these buttons to scroll through the stations will automatically adjust the output levels for all chan specific choice of modes will vary according to whether programmed into the AVR 230 s memory When els until they are equal as shown by the Program or not the source material contains DTS ES 6 1 some source devices such as CD players VCRs and SPL Indicat
27. for the Surround Back channels you use a stereo i lifier to feed both channels although a singl ins H a use the same length piece of cable to connect the ee Salta a nee i i p ront left and front right or surround left and sur antenna or a connection from a cable TV system If dd k it th k e g SBL while the AVR s internal amplifier feeds the antenna or connection uses 300 ohm twin lead aes Pria ie io pees the other channel e g SBR The use of a stereo cable you must use the 300 ohm to 75 ohm adapter amplifier ensures that the two back channels will be supplied with the unit to make the connection fed with equal power INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 13 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS Video Equipment Connections ideo equipment is connected in the same manner as audio components Again the use of high quality inter connect cables is recommended to preserve signal quality lt Connect a VCR s personal video recorder s or other deo source s audio and video Play Out jacks to the ideo 1 Video 2 Audio Video and or S Video Input acks on the rear panel The Audio and ideo Record In jacks on the VCR should be connect ed to the Video 1 Video 2 Audio Video and or S Video Output Jacks DD 5 on the AVR 230 lt lt ct 2 Connect the analog audio and video outputs of a satellite receiver cable TV converter television set or any other video source to the Video 3 Audio Video a
28. front Display Line EX and in the Surround Mode the digital output of the demodulator to the Optical or panel controls as outlined in this manual Next select Indicators KJ Coaxial Inputs HA of the AVR 230 No the digital source by pressing the Digital Select ne demodulator is required for use with DVD players or Button P E and then using the A W Buttons The Dolby Digital Dolby Digital EX and DTS 5 1 DTS encoded laser discs on the remote or the lt gt Selector Buttons DTS ES Matrix and DIS ES Discrete modes may only D on the front panel to choose any of the be selected when a digital input is in use In addition Continued on p 27 OPERATION 25 OPERATION Surround Mode Chart MODE FEATURES Dolby Digital Available only with digital input sources encoded with Dolby Digital data It provides up to five separate main audio channels and a special dedicated Low Frequency Effects channel Dolby Digital EX Available when the receiver is configured for 6 1 7 1 channel operation Dolby Digital EX is the latest version of Dolby Digital When used with movies or other programs that have special encoding Dolby Digital EX reproduces specially encoded soundtracks so that a full 6 1 7 1 sound field is available When the receiver is set for 6 1 7 1 operation and a
29. in the Sleep mode After the time shown in the display into the AVR 230 s memory It is also used in the Program SPL Indicator This three color indica the AVR 230 will automatically go into the Standby setup procedures for delay time speaker configuration tor is used to guide you through the process of pro mode Each press of the button changes the time until and channel output level adjustment gramming the remote and it is also used as a level turn off in the following order Px indicator when using the remote s EzSet capabilities 90 _ 80 __ 70 60 _ 50 D Digital Select Press this button to assign one See page 21 for more information on setting output ee NE E A of the digital inputs HEES 0 a source See levels and see page 32 for information on program 40 30 20 jo OFF page 25 for more information on using digital inputs ming the remote This button is also used to change channels on your Namene Keys Ihos buttons sere a a G Power On Button Press this button to tum o TV when the TY is selected button numeric keypad to enter tuner preset positions j They are also used to select channel numbers when the power to a device selected by pressing one of the y Input Selectors When the AVR 230 remote is being programmed with TV Cable or SAT has been selected on the remote or he codes to operate another device this button is also to select track numbers on a CD DVD or LD player a le Selectors Pressing one
30. includes the mode you wish to choose from Dolby designers have given it that unique designation Coaxial Inputs RS In order to provide a DTS Surround DTS Neo 6 2 backup signal and a source for analog stereo recording Logic 7 Stereo or DSP Surround Dolby Digital a the analog outputs provided on digital source equipment The first press of the button will show the current Dolby Digitalis a standard part of DVD and is available should also be connected to their appropriate inputs on mode from that group To cycle through the available on specially encoded LD discs and satelite broadcasts the AVR 230 rear panel e g connect the analog stereo modes in that group press the button again until the and it is a part of the high definition television HDTV audio output from a DVD to the DVD Audio Inputs desired mode appears in the Lower Display Line system on the rear panel when you connect the source s ET the on screen display and in the Surround digital outputs Mode Indicators E An optional external RF demodulator is required to use the AVR 230 to listen to the Dolby Digital sound If you have not already configured an input for a digital As the surround modes change the choice will be tracks available on laser discs Connect the RF output source using the on screen menus as shown on page displayed in the on screen display in the Lower of the LD player to the demodulator and then connect 7 first select the input using the remote or
31. into the a S Video Monitor Outputs amp This permits ront panel Headphone Jack EJ When the min min mn mn OFF simultaneous viewing and listening to different headphone s plug is connected the word SOUICES HEADPHONE will scroll once across the The sleep time will be displayed in the Lower Lower Display Line Ef and all speakers will be Display Line EX and it will count down until the 6 Channel 8 Channel Direct Input l silenced When the headphone plug is removed time has elapsed e There are two input choices available for use with the audio feed to the speakers will be restored sources such as a DVD Audio or SACD player that are connected to the 6 8 Channel Direct Inputs Surround Mode Selection When the programmed sleep time has elapsed the hate unit will automatically turn off The front panel display Select the appropriate input according to One of the most important features of the AVR 230 will dim to one half brightness when the Sleep function the way your system and source equipment are is its ability to reproduce a full multichannel surround is programmed To cancel the Sleep function press configured sound field from digital sources analog matrix and hold the Sleep Button until the information surround encoded programs and standard stereo display returns to normal brightness the Sleep mb CH DIRECT should be used when the programs indicator numbers will disappear and the words SBR and SBL inputs are N
32. it not only config ures the setting for the surround back channels when hey are present it also tells the AVR 230 s processing system to configure the unit for either 5 1 or 6 1 7 1 operation Press the lt gt Buttons on the remote to select he option that best describes the speakers in use at he left and right back surround positions based on the definitions on this page When NONE is selected the system will adjust so that only 5 1 channel surround processing decoding odes are available When SMALL is selected the system will adjust so at the full complement of 6 1 7 1 surround processing ecoding modes are available and low frequency ormation below the crossover point will be sent to e subwoofer output If you choose this option and ere is no subwoofer connected you will not hear y low frequency sounds from the surround back annel Qe e 57 Qa en LARGE is selected the system will adjust so at the full complement of 6 1 7 1 surround process g decoding modes are available and a full range gnal will be sent to the surround back channels with o low frequency information sent to the subwoofer utput oS CG NOTE There is no difference in the setting for the Surround Back speakers when either one speaker is present for 6 1 operation using the internal amplifier or two speakers are present for 7 1 operation in conjunction with an optional external powe
33. o A used in the Auto Search process See page 32 for depending on how the remote has been programmed will perform three actions at the same time First if the i i i AVR 230 is not turned on this will power up the unit Eee Tuner Mode Press this button when the tuner Next it will select the source shown on the button as DSP Surround Mode Selector Press this but is in use to select between automatic tuning and the input to the AVR 230 Finally it will change the on to cycle through the DSP VMAx and Stereo sur manual tuning When the button is pressed so tha remote control so that it controls the device selected ound modes such as Hall Theater VMAx Near and MANUAL appears in the Lower Display Line Ef After pressing one of these buttons you must press Far and Surround Off This button is also used to tune pressing the Tuning Buttons GE will move the the AVR Selector Button again to operate the channels when the TV is selected using the device frequency up or down in single step increments AVR 230 s functions with the remote Input Selector When the AVR 230 remote is When the FM band is in use pressing this button when being programmed with the codes of another device a station s signal is weak will change to monaural this button is also used in the Auto Search process reception See page 28 for more information See page 32 for more information on programming the remote MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 11 MAIN
34. or they may be stored as favorite station pre sets and recalled from a 30 position memory erl Station Selection 1 Press the AM FM Tuner Select Button on he remote to select the tuner as an input The uner may be selected from the front panel by either pressing the Input Source Selector fl until the tuner is active or by pressing the Tuner Band Selector il 2 Press the AM FM Tuner Select Button or Tuner Band Selector FE again to switch between AM and FM so that the desired frequency band is selected 3 Press the Tuner Mode Button fd to select manual or automatic tuning When the button is pressed so that AUT appears in the Lower Display Line ET eac press of the Tuning Selectors EX D will put the tuner in a scan mode that seeks the next higher or lower frequency station with acceptable signa strength An AUTO ST TUNED indication will momentarily appear when the station stops at a stereo FM station and an AUTO TUNED indi cation will momentarily appear when an AM or monaural FM station is tuned Press the Tuning but tons again to scan to the next receivable station When the button is pressed so that MANUAL appears in the Lower Display Line ET each tap of the Selector will increased or decrease the fre quency by one increment When the tuner receives a strong enough signal for adequate reception MANUAL TUNED will appear in the Lower Display Line ET 4 Stations may al
35. programming such as VHS cassettes aser discs or television broadcasts produced with Dolby surround nthe 5 1 configuration you may select the Logic 7 5 1 Music Cinema or Enhance mode They work best with two channel music surround encoded programs or standard two channel programming of any type respectively For 6 1 7 1 configurations the Music and Cinema modes may be selected The Logic 7 modes are not available when either Dolby Digital or DTS digital soundtracks are in use See page 26 for a complete explanation of the Logic 7 modes On the DSP lt SURR gt menu the choices made with the lt gt Buttons on the remote select from one of the DSP surround modes that are designed for use with two channel stereo programs to create a variety of sound field presentations The choices avail able are Hall 1 Hall 2 Theater VMAx Near and VMAx Far The Hall and Theater modes are designed for multichannel installations while the two VMAx modes are optimized for use in delivering a full surround field when only the front left and front right speakers are installed See page 26 for a complete explanation of the DSP surround modes On the STEREO menu the choices made with the Buttons on the remote may either turn the surround processing off for a traditional two channel stereo presentation or select 5 STEREO or 7 STEREO depending on whether a 5 1 or 6 1 7 1 configuration is
36. regardless of what was last in use when the unit was turned off To change the default condition so that the same volume level is always used at turn on you will need to make an adjustment in the ADVANCED SELECT menu To start the adjustment press the OSD Button io bring the MASTER MENU Figure 1 to the screen Press the W Button until the on screen cursor is next to the ADVANCED line Press the Set Button to enter the ADVANCED SELECT menu Figure 10 Atthe ADVANCED SELECT menu make certain that the on screen cursor is next to the VOLUME DEFAULT line by pressing the A V Buttons as needed Next press the gt Button so that the word ON is shown in the video display Next press the W Button once so that the on screen cursor is next to the DEFAULT VOL SET line To set the desired turn on volume press the lt gt Buttons until the desired volume level is shown on the DEF AULT VOL SET line This setting may NOT be made with the regular volume controls urn on volume can being made you may ore making the NOTE Since the setting for the ot be heard while the setting wish to determine the setti adjustment To do this listen to any source and adjust e volume to the desired level using the regular Volume Controls Pq When the desired volume level to be used at turn on is reached make a ote of the setting as it appears in the lower third of e video scre
37. you to enter the settings or the AVR 230 s Triple Crossover feature which allows a different crossover point to be used for the ront left right center and surround speakers In sys ems where full range or tower speakers are used for e front soundstage or where different brands or odels are in use at the various speaker positions this eature allows you to customize the bass management and redirection circuits with a precision not previously possible tis easiest to enter the proper settings for speaker setup through the SPEAKER SETUP menu Figure 5 If that menu is not already on your screen from the prior adjustments press the OSD Button to bring up the MASTER MENU Figure 1 and then press the w Button until the cursor is on the SPEAKER SETUP line At this point press the Set Button to bring up the SPEAKER SETUP menu Figure 5 SPEAKER SETUP MODE SIZE LEFT RIGHT LARGE CENTER 5 SMALL SURROUND 5 SMALL 5 SMALL gt SUBCLFE BASS MGR 5 GLOBAL BACK TO MASTER MENU SURR BACK SUB WOOFER Figure 5 The first line of the SPEAKER SETUP menu Figure 5 allows you to switch the menu to change either the speaker size setting or the exact crossover point used for that speaker group For the first pass hrough the menu leave the setting at its default option of SIZE and then proceed as outlined below Once the speaker choices have been set you ay wish to return to this line to
38. 099 214 HARMAN KARDON 001 002 025 054 190 HITACH 093 INKEL 216 JC PENNEY 098 147 JENSE 53 JVC 76 195 196 KENWOOD 030 062 078 079 148 151 176 178 181 LOTTE 08 LUXMAN 077 102 LXI 64 AGNAVOX 039 113 ARANTZ 058 084 191 192 193 CINTOSH 94 CS 080 098 ITSUMI 52 ODULAIRE 66 AD 013 074 197 198 JAKAMICHI 99 200 201 EC 069 KKO 053 055 ONKYO 037 038 045 046 171 175 202 203 OPTIMUS 065 089 091 092 099 104 212 PANASONIC 075 109 119 158 183 204 PHILIPS 039 138 149 209 PIONEE 071 094 100 112 123 131 161 162 215 PROTON 210 QUASAR 109 RADIO SHACK 126 166 213 RCA 024 081 093 150 SETUP CODES 43 SETUP CODE TABLE CD Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number RCX 169 REALISTIC 058 093 095 104 105 108 164 166 SANSUI 047 081 134 157 172 SANYO 033 082 095 SCOTT 08 SHARP 058 105 114 151 159 167 180 181 SHERWOOD 003 041 058 105 133 SONY 03 115 116 118 132 139 163 205 206 207 208 212 217 SOUNDSTREAM 24 SYMPHONIC 059 110 TAEKWANG 77 TEAC 011 058 085 086 106 107 110 121 137 146 154 THETA DIGITAL 039 TOSHIBA 013 074 097 151 155 173 VECTOR RESEARCH 087 VICTOR 120 130 WARDS 095 YAMAHA 019 031 053 061 135 169 YORK 166 SETUP CODE TABLE DVD Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number APEX DIGITAL 061 DENO 019 051 GE 003 004 GOL
39. 1 system not all Dolby Digital DVDs or pro front right signals are available This will be displayed i fe i ded for 5 1 Thus iti i for Dolby Digital 5 1 and DTS 5 1 programs digital sources such as Mini Disc When a PCM signal Cialis ale PCO CE OTOL eel US UTS ROMEU TOL is detected the Lower Display Line gg will briefly mal for a DVD with a Dolby Digital soundtrack to trig e A 2 tells you that separate front left and right show a message with the letters PCM in addition to a ger only the L and R indicators signals are available but there is no discrete center channel signal This will be displayed for Dolby D discs are recorded with both 5 1 readout of the sampling frequency of the digital signal NOTE Many DV Digital bitstreams that have stereo progra In most cases this will be 4 amp k Hz though in the and 2 0 versions of the same soundtrack When material case of specially mastered high resolution audio discs i a n on is eee the 2 of Ne j indication material on the disc Most discs show this information sA l tells you tha there 9 y a mono channel A ce ue Li in the form of a listing or icon on the back of the disc available in the Dolby Digital bitstream Again remember that some DVD discs are recorded jacket When a disc does offer multiple s
40. 8 SYMPHONIC 84 TANDY 077 TATUNG 063 TECHNICS 81 TECHWOOD 28 SETUP CODES 39 SETUP CODE TABLE TV Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number TEKNIKA 045 069 115 123 128 132 TELERENT 069 TERA 56 THOMSON 90 191 TMK 28 TOSHIBA 063 129 202 TOTEVISION 32 VIDEO CONCEPTS 60 VIDTECH 28 WARDS 069 128 132 148 YAMAHA 23 128 YORK 28 YUPITERU 045 ZENITH 069 090 ZONDA 22 40 SETUP CODES SETUP CODE TABLE VCR Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number AIWA 040 AKA 048 108 109 126 AMPRO 076 ASA 34 AUDIO DYNAMICS 018 048 BROKSONIC 10 147 CANDLE 34 135 CANO 35 140 CAPEHART 094 CITIZE 34 CRAIG 045 1 DAEWOO 017 094 104 DAYTRON 094 DBX 018 048 DYNATECH 040 EMERSON 013 040 042 110 112 FISHEI 017 FUNAI 040 GE 076 095 124 GO VIDEO 113 GOLD STAR LG 018 107 HARMAN KARDON 018 049 HITACHI 040 048 JC PENNEY 018 045 JENSEN 048 JVC 018 048 111 132 KENWOOD 020 048 LLOYD 040 LX 020 040 AGI 045 JAGNAVOX 040 ARANTZ 018 EMOREX 017 020 040 052 053 054 076 GA 049 ITSUBISHI 049 131 ULTITECH 040 AD 39 ATIONAL 40 EC 018 048 ORDMENDE 048 OPTIMUS 59 ORIO 47 PANASONIC 25 150 167 172 PHILCO 040 PHILIPS 040 075 PO
41. ANTA 339 SONY 405 STAR CHOICE DBS 459 STARCAST 347 SUPER GUIDE 327 423 TEECOM 330 333 390 391 393 409 TOSHIBA 302 426 460 461 462 470 UNIDEN 323 332 348 349 350 351 354 355 381 383 389 403 466 479 480 ZENITH 384 385 387 394 419 488 SETUP CODES ES SETUP CODE TABLE Manufacturer Brand HARMAN KARDON Setup Code Number 001 TAPE SETUP CODE TABLE CBL Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number ABC 001 011 ALLEGRO 1 AMERICAST 212 ARCHER 2 BELCOR 3 CABLE STAR 033 113 CITIZEN 1 COLOUR VOICE 085 090 DIGI 4 EAGLE 86 EASTERN 066 070 ELECTRICORD 039 EMERSON 2 FOCUS 6 G 001 011 017 096 097 GC ELECTRONICS 3 GEMINI 032 060 GENERAL 210 GENERAL INSTRUMENT 210 GOODMIND 2 HAMLIN 056 099 100 101 117 175 208 HITACHI 001 188 JASCO 1 JERROLD 001 002 011 017 073 096 097 162 188 210 LINDSAY 8 ACOM 91 AGNAVOX 017 019 068 OVIE TIME 035 039 SC 035 190 OAK 97 220 PACE 79 PANASONIC 053 176 177 189 214 PANTHER 4 PHILIPS 013 019 020 085 090 PIONEER 001 041 119 171 209 215 216 POPULAR MECHANICS 6 PRELUDE 20 PRIMESTAR 62 RADIO SHACK 1 112 213 RCA 053 214 RECOTON 6 REGAL 056 099 100 101 208 AO SETUP CODES SETUP CODE TABLE CBL
42. D STAR LG 005 HARMAN KARDON 001 JVC 006 LG 005 055 064 066 AGNAVOX 056 ARANTZ 059 ITSUBISHI 023 AD 062 ONKYO 009 048 PANASONIC 024 030 044 PHILIPS 056 PIONEER 041 065 PROCEED 060 PROSCAN 003 004 RCA 003 004 SAMSUNG 053 054 SHARP 028 SONY 043 045 THOMSON 003 004 TOSHIBA 009 058 067 YAMAHA 030 063 ZENITH 005 055 064 44 SETUP CODES SETUP CODE TABLE SAT Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number ALPHASTAR 472 ALPHASTAR DBS 450 ALPHASTAR DSR 442 BIRDVIEW 425 CHANNEL MASTER 320 321 325 361 CHAPARRAL 315 316 451 CITOH 360 DRAKE 313 317 318 413 481 DX ANTENNA 331 352 362 379 483 ECHOSTAR 395 397 452 453 463 477 478 484 485 ELECTRO HOME 392 FUJITSU 324 329 334 GENERAL INSTRUMENT 303 311 323 365 403 454 468 474 HITACHI DBS 455 HOUSTON TRACKER 463 HUGHES 437 489 JANIEL 366 JERROLD 454 468 484 KATHREIN 410 LEGEND 453 ACO 317 365 369 370 371 AGNAVOX 461 473 EMOREX 453 EXTWAVE 423 ORSAT 373 OPTIMUS 466 PACE DSS 487 PANASONIC 366 469 PANASONIC DBS 457 PANSAT 420 PERSONAL CABLE 418 PHILIPS 375 PICO 407 PRESIDENT 381 404 PRIMESTAR 412 454 468 475 RCA 301 439 465 490 RCA DSS 458 REALISTIC 349 480 SAMSUNG 442 SATELLITE SERVICE CO 335 388 SCIENTIFIC ATL
43. Dolby Digital signal is present the EX mode is automatically selected Even if specific EX encoding is not available to provide the additional channel the special algorithms will derive a 6 1 7 1 output DTS 5 1 When the speaker configuration is set for 5 1 channel operation the DTS 5 1 mode is available when DVD audio only music or laser discs encoded with DTS data are played DTS 5 1 provides up to five separate main audio channels and a special dedicated low frequency channel DTS ES 6 1 Matrix When the speaker configuration is set for 6 1 7 1 operation playback of a DTS encoded program source will automatically trigger the selection DTS ES 6 1 Discrete of one of the two DTS ES modes Newer discs with special DTS ES discrete encoding will be decoded to provide six discrete full bandwidth channels plus a separate low frequency channel All other DTS discs will be decoded using the DTS ES Matrix mode which creates a 6 1 channel sound field from the original 5 1 channel soundtrack Dolby Pro Logic II Dolby Pro Logic Il is the latest version of Dolby Laboratory s benchmark surround technology that decodes full range discrete left center right Movie ight surround and left surround channels from either matrix surround encoded programs and conventional stereo sources when an analog input Music is in use The Dolby Pro Logic I Movie mode is optimized for movie soundtracks while the Pro Logic II Music mode should be used with Pro Logic usical selections
44. LATION AND CONNECTIONS i 7 Connect the front center surround and surround 8 Connections to a subwoofer are normally made via System Installation as back speaker outputs OMA to the respective a line level audio connection from the Subwoofer After unpacking the unit locating it in a place with ade speakers Output to the line level input of a subwoofer with quate ventilation and placing it on a solid surface capable a built in amplifier When a passive subwoofer is used of supporting its weight you will need to make the con To ensure that all the audio signals are carried to your the connection first goes to a power amplifier which nections to your audio and video equipment sil without ae at me a sug will be connected to one or more subwoofer speakers gest that You USE IGN Hels Speaker Cabe Many If you are using a powered subwoofer that does not IMPORTANT NOTE For your personal safety and to j j avoid possible damage aoe e a speakers Lia anda heme Ne os i tions furnished with the speaker for connection itis aways a good practice to turn off and unplug the speakers and the receiver the type of speakers you rat i AVR and ALL source equipment from the AC output use persona
45. OSD Button to exit the menu system NOTE The output levels may be separately trimmed for each digital and analog surround mode If you wish to have different trim levels for a specific mode select that mode and then follow the instructions in the steps shown earlier Memory Backup This product is equipped with a memory backup sys tem that preserves the system configuration information and tuner presets if the unit is accidentally unplugged or subjected to a power outage This memory will last for approximately four weeks after which time all infor mation must be reentered OPERATION ADVANCED FEATURES The AVR 230 is equipped with a number of advanced features that add extra flexibility to the unit s operation While it is not necessary to use these features to operate the unit they provide additional options that you may wish to use ADVANCED SELECT gt VFD VOLUME DEFAULT SEMI OSD SEMI OSD Figure 10 Display Brightness The AVR 230 s front panel display is set at a default brightness level that is sufficient for viewing in a nor mally lit room However in some home theater instal lations you may wish to occasionally lower the bright ness of the display or turn it off completely To change the display brightness setting for a specific listening session you will need to make an adjustment in the ADVANCED SELECT menu To start the adjustment press the OSD Button to bring the MA
46. OT in use and the SLEEP OFF will appear in the Lower Display input source device has its own internal bass Selection of a surround mode is based on personal Line EY management system This input passes the input taste as well as the type of program source material from the source directly through to the volume 24 OPERATION OPERATION being used For example motion pictures or TV pro when a digital source is present the AVR 230 will DTS grams bearing the logo of one of the major surround automatically select and switch to the correct mode DTS is another digital audio system that is capable of encoding processes such as Dolby Surround or DTS regardless of the mode that has been previously delivering 5 1 or 6 1 discrete or matrix sound field Stereo may be played in either the Dolby Digital Dolby selected For more information on selecting digital reproduction Although both DTS and Dolby Digital are Pro Logic Il Cinema DTS Neo 6 Cinema or Logic 7 sources see the Digital Audio Playback section below digital they use different methods of encoding the sig Cinema surround modes depending on the source nals and thus they require different decoding circuits material When the 6 channel 8 channel direct inputs are in to convert the digital signals back to analog use there is no surround processing as these inpu
47. Outputs OOO Figure 8 a he he individual dant tie channel Continue to adjust the individual channels until the name and thie adusinent ofset wil ander Manual output level adjustment is most easily done volume level sounds the same from each speaker ad lay if connected sae the through the CHANNEL ADJUST menu Adjustments should be made with the lt gt Buttons L w r Diente ne ET While the level is Figure 8 If you are already at the MASTER on the remote only NOT the main volume con re fra ISPL Indicator wil MENU press the W Button until the on rols If you are using a sound pressure level SPL a se ae ante the output level in rela screen gt cursor is next to the CHANNEL meter for precise level adjustment set the volume so o nr Lo HOS ADJUST line If you are not at the MASTER hat the meter reads 75dB C Weighting Slow MENU press the OSD Button to bring up the on sive tat te eels to ow ten he MASTER MENU Foue 1 ad fin peste a a a noie Een indicator is green the level is correct and the ve ae PNR To activate the sensor and indicator simply press and asi nose wil mave father charn l to the CHANNEL ADJUST line Press the Set ne SPL Sel B i h Button D to bring the CHANNEL ADJUST ease the SPL Selector Button on the remote while the test tone is circulating The Program SPL fap Wo
48. RTLAND 094 PULSAR 076 QUASAR 001 125 RADIO SHACK 055 134 140 142 158 159 RCA 095 124 125 157 172 REALISTIC 017 020 040 045 159 SETUP CODES A SETUP CODE TABLE VCR Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number SALORA 020 SAMSUNG 045 051 095 105 109 SANSUI 048 116 147 SANYO 017 020 SCOTT 110 112 SEARS 017 020 SHARP 129 156 SONY 080 129 SOUNDESIGN 040 SYLVANIA 040 SYMPHONIC 040 TANDY 017 040 TASHICO 134 TATUNG 048 TEAC 040 048 TEKNIKA 040 THOMAS 040 TiVo 012 T 013 TOSHIBA 112 155 TOTEVISION 045 UNITECH 045 VECTOR RESEARCH 018 VIDEO CONCEPTS 018 040 VIDEOSONIC 045 WARDS 040 045 112 YAMAHA 018 040 048 ZENITH 040 050 076 083 42 SETUP CODES SETUP CODE TABLE CD Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number ADCO 063 069 AIWA 072 111 118 156 170 AKA 050 177 184 AUDIO TECHNICA 053 AUDIOACCESS 25 AUDIOFILE 211 BSR 044 CALIFORNIA AUDIO 09 CAPETRONIC 070 CARRERA 087 CARVER 36 140 141 143 144 145 185 186 CASIO 17 166 CLARINETTE 66 DENO 87 188 213 EMERSON 052 093 108 FISHER 055 095 FRABA 17 FUNAI 26 GE 64 GENEXXA 08 GOLD STAR LG 016 087 HAITAI
49. S Surr DTS Digital Modes 59 DTS Neo 6 DTS Neo 6 Select 60 Logic 7 Logic 7 Select 61 Stereo Stereo Mode Select 62 Skip Down Skip Skip Scan 63 Skip Up Skip Skip Scan 64 Rewind R Search R Search Rewind Rewind 65 Play Play Play Play Play 66 Fast Forward F Search F Search Fast Fwd Fast Fwd Day Day 67 Record Record Record Record 68 Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop 69 Pause Pause Pause Pause FUNCTION LIST 37 SETUP CODE TABLE TV Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number AIWA 027 A MARK 22 32 ADMIRAL 92 AKAI 23 60 AMPRO 64 ANA 045 06 109 112 122 AOC 22 23 128 BLAUPUNKT 084 BROKSONIC 205 206 CANDLE 23 28 CAPEHART 059 CENTURION 23 71 CENTRONIC 045 CITIZE 045 23 128 132 CLASSIC 045 CONCERTO 28 CONTEC 045 CORANDO 72 CORONADO 32 CRAIG 045 157 158 159 CROW 045 132 CURTIS MATHES 23 128 132 CXC 045 DAEWOO 045 087 102 105 106 108 111 114 116 119 127 128 132 DAYTRO 28 182 DIGI LINK 200 DYNASTY 045 DYNATECH 063 ELECTROHOME 115 132 EMERSON 045 123 128 132 139 157 158 159 162 205 FUNA 045 FUTURETECH 045 GE 029 087 121 123 128 133 145 159 163 GOLD STAR LG 01 110 122 128 132 GRUNDIG 93
50. STER MENU to the screen Press the W Button until the on screen cursor is next to the ADVANCED line Press the Set Button to enter the ADVANCED SELECT menu Figure 10 To change the brightness setting at the ADVANCED SELECT menu make certain that the on screen gt cursor is next to the VF D line and press the gt Button until the desired brightness level is shown in the video display When F ULL is highlighted the display is at normal brightness When HALF is shown the display is at half the normal brightness level When OF F is shown all of the front panel indicators will go dark However the Power Indicator E will always remain lit to remind you that the unit is tumed on Once the desired brightness level is selected it will remain in effect until it is changed again or until the unit is turned off If you wish to make other adjustments press the A V Buttons until the on screen cursor is next to the desired setting or the BACK TO MASTER MENU line and press the Set Button If you have no other adjustments to make press the OSD Button to exit the menu system 30 ADVANCED FEATURES Turn On Volume Level As is the case with most audio video receivers when the AVR 230 is turned on it will always return to the volume setting in effect when the unit was turned off However you may prefer to always have the AVR 230 turn on at a specific setting
51. Section Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic and the Double D symbol Prequeney Halide 20e ee are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Usable Sensitivity IHF 1 3uV 13 2dBf y l Signal to Noise Ratio Mono Stereo 0 68dB DTS DTS Surround DTS ES and DTS Neo 6 are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems Inc j 9 ues i us VMAX is a registered trademark of Harman International Industries Incorporated and is an oy eparation Z implementation of Cooper Bauck Transaural Stereo under patent license Selectivity 400kHz 70dB mage Rejection 80dB Logic 7 is a registered trademark of Harman International Industries Incorporated F Rejection 90dB Cirrus is a registered trademark of Cirrus Logic Inc TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 49 NOTES NOTES harman kardon H A Harman International Company 250 Crossways Park Drive Woodbury New York 11797 www harmankardon com 2003 Harman International Industries Incorporated Part No CQX1A850Z
52. VMAx is a good alternative mode When you have completed your selection for the cen er channel press the W Button on the remote o move the cursor to SURROUND Press the lt gt Buttons on the remote to select he option that best describes the surround speakers in your system based on the speaker definitions shown on his page When SMALL is selected low frequency surround channel sounds will be sent to the subwoofer output only If you choose this option and there is no sub woofer connected you will not hear any low frequency sounds from the surround channel When LARGE is selected a full range output will be sent to the surround channel outputs and NO sur round channel signals will be sent to the subwoofer output fab When NONE is selected surround sound informa tion will be split between the front left and front right outputs For optimal performance when no surround speakers are in use the Dolby 3 Stereo mode should be used NOTE In order to adjust the speaker settings for the surround back channels either a Logic 7 or DTS Neo 6 mode must first be selected or a multichannel Dolby Digital or DTS source must be playing This ables the system to activate the surround back processing mode ip When you have completed your selections for the main surround channels press the w Button on he remote to move the cursor to SURR BACK This line serves two functions in that
53. adjustments that must be made A few minutes spent to correctly configure and calibrate the unit will greatly add to your listening experience Speaker Selection and Placement The placement of speakers in a multichannel home heater system can have a noticeable impact on the quality of sound reproduced o matter which type or brand of speakers is used he same model or brand of speaker should be used or the left front center and right front speakers This creates a seamless front soundstage and eliminates he possibility of distracting sonic disturbances that occur when a sound moves across mismatched ront channel speakers Speaker Placement Depending on the type of center channel speaker in use and your viewing device place the center speaker either directly above or below your TV or in the center behind a perforated front projection screen Once the center channel speaker is installed position e front left and front right speakers so that they are as far away from one another as the center channel speaker is from the preferred listening position Ideally e front channel speakers should be placed so tha eir tweeters are no more than 24 above or below e tweeter in the center channel speaker Depending on the specifics of your room acoustics and the type of speakers in use you may find that imaging is improved by moving the left front and right ront speakers slightly forward of the cen
54. al Input RY Lower Display Line E Tuning Selector E Video 4 Video Input Jacks il Surround Mode Indicators EN lt gt Buttons E Video 4 Audio Input Jacks EF Remote Sensor Window fi Tuner Band Selector EA Bass Control E Main Power Switch Press this button to apply Eq Standby On Switch When the Main Power I Speaker Selector Press this button to begin power to the AVR 230 When the switch is pressed Switch El is ON press this button to turn on the the process of configuring the unit to match the type in the unit is in a Standby mode as indicated by the AVR 230 press it again to turn the unit off The Power of speakers used in your listening room See pages amber LED FA above the Standby On Switch EJ Indicator turns blue when the unit is on 18 20 for more information on speaker setup and This button MUST be pressed in to operate the unit configuration To turn the unit off and prevent the use of the remote E Headphone Jack This jack may be used to listen control this switch should be pressed until it pops to the AVR 230 s output through a pair of headphones Surround Mode Group Selector Press this but out from the front panel and the word OFF is seen The speakers will automatically be turned off when the ton to select the top level group of surround modes at the top of the switch headphone jack is in use Each press of the button will select the curre
55. ange and the Time Out entry will remain in effect until it is changed even if the unit is turned off If you wish to make other adjustments press the A V Buttons until the on screen cursor is next to the desired setting or the RETURN TO MASTER MENU line and press the Set Button If you have no other adjustments to make press the OSD Button to exit the menu system ADVANCED FEATURES 31 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE The AVR 230 is equipped with a powerful remote different combinations of codes so it is a good 1 Press and hold both the Input Selector control that will control not only the receiver s func idea to make certain that not only the power for the device you wish to find the code for and tions but also most popular brands of audio and video control but the volume channel and transport the Mute Button at the same time The equipment including CD players cassette decks TV controls work as they should If functions do not Program SPL Indicator will turn ambe sets cable boxes VCRs satellite receivers and other work properly you may need to use a differen and begin flashing and the red light under the home th
56. any questions about this product its instal Verything needed to accommodate tomorrow s new E Discrete front panel coaxial and optical digital ation or its operation please contact your retailer or formats right onboard inputs for easy connection to portable digital custom installer They are your best local sources o The AVR 230 s powerful amplifier uses traditional devices and video game consoles information Harman Kardon high current design technologies M Extensive bass management options includ Description and Features to meet the wide dynamic range of any program ing three separate crossover groupings The AVR 230 is versatile and multifeatured incorpo selection M On screen menu and display system ating a wide range of listening options In addition to Harman Kardon invented the high fidelity receiver fifty Dolby Digital and DTS decoding for digital sources years ago With state of the art circuitry and time hon a broad choice of Matrix surround encoded or Stereo ored circuit designs the AVR 230 is the perfect combi surround modes are available for use with sources nation of the latest in digital audio technology a quiet such as CD VCR TV broadcasts and the AVR 230 s yet powerful analog amplifier in an elegant easy to use own FM AM tuner Along with Dolby Digital EX Dolby package Pro Logic Il DTS Neo 6 Dolby 3 Stereo and Hall and Theater modes the AVR 230 offers Harman International s exclusive Logic 7 process in both For Ca
57. ate it 28 OPERATION e When some digital sources are playing you may not be able to select some of the analog surround modes such as Dolby Pro Logic Il Dolby 3 Stereo Hall Theater or Logic 7 e When a Dolby Digital or DTS source is playing it is not possible to make an analog recording using the Tape Outputs and Video 1 or Video 2 Audio Outputs However the digital signals will be passed through to the Digital Audio Outputs OA PCM Audio Playback PCM Pulse Code Modulation is the noncompressed digital audio system used for compact discs and laser discs The digital circuits in the AVR 230 are capable of high quality digital to analog decoding and they may be connected directly to the digital audio output of your CD or LD player Connections may be made to either the rear panel Optical or Coaxial Inputs 4 or the front panel Digital Inputs EEE To listen to a PCM digital source first select the input for the desired source e g CD Next press the Digital Select Button K and then use the A V Buttons 3 on the remote or the lt gt Selector Buttons ff on the front panel until the desired choice appears in the Upper Display Line ZX uring PCM playback you may select any Surround ode except Dolby Digital or DTS Tuner Operation e AVR 230 s tuner is capable of tuning AM FM and M Stereo broadcast stations Stations may be tuned anually
58. ate the receiving antenna E Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver E Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected E Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation NOTE Changes or modifications may cause this unit to fail to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and may void the user s authority to operate the equipment Unpacking The carton and shipping materials used to protect your new receiver during shipment were specially designed to cushion it from shock and vibration We suggest that you save the carton and packing materials for use in shipping if you move or should the unit ever need repair To minimize the size of the carton in storage you may wish to flatten it This is done by carefully slitting the tape seams on the bottom and collapsing the carton Other cardboard inserts may be stored in the same manner Packing materials that cannot be collapsed should be saved along with the carton in a plastic bag If you do not wish to save the packaging materials please note that the carton and ot
59. aterial in use and whether the 5 1 or 6 1 7 1 channel configura ion is in use When a DTS source is playing the choice of modes or 7 1 systems will vary according to the type of pro gram source DTS 5 1 DTS ES Matrix or DTS ES Discrete Press the lt gt Buttons to scroll hrough the choices that are available for your system and the program in use The DTS Neo 6 Music mode is available with analog stereo sources and the DTS 0 6 Cinema mode is available with analog matrix surround encoded sources to deliver an enhanced 5 1 channel sound field When the 5 1 configuration is in use the AVR will automatically select the 5 1 version of DTS processing when a DTS data stream is selected When the 6 1 7 1 mode is selected the DTS ES Discrete mode will automatically be activated when a DTS source with he ES Discrete flag is in use When a non ES DTS disc is in use you may select the DTS ES Matrix ode through this menu to create a full eight speaker surround mode See page 26 for a complete explana ion of the DTS modes On the LOGIC 7 menu the choices made with he lt gt Buttons on the remote are determined by whether the 5 1 or 6 1 7 1 channel configuration is in use In either case the selection of a Logic 7 ode enables Harman Kardon s exclusive Logic 7 processing to create fully enveloping multichannel surround sound from either two channel Stereo or atrix encoded
60. ation ons the AVR 230 is truly a multichannel receiver for For compatibility with the latest HDTV video sources ag he new millennium and progressive scan DVD players the AVR 230 also E Harman Kardon s exclusive Logic 7 processing features two input wide bandwidth low crosstalk available for the first time with both 7 1 and The AVR 230 has been engineered so that it is easy 5 1 processing in a variety of modes and two component video switching o take advantage of all the power of its digital tech modes of VMAx ology However to obtain the maximum enjoyment The front panel offers coax and optical digital inputs p i rom your new receiver we urge you to read this for direct connection to digital recorders Two video E lllEzSet remote automatically sets output levels for optimum performance anual A few minutes spent learning the functions of recording outputs preamp out and a color coded e various controls will enable you to take advantage eight channel input with complete digital bass man E High bandwidth HDTV compatible component of all the power the AVR 230 is able to deliver agement make the AVR 230 virtually future proof with video switching you have
61. ative volume for the front left right channels El Surround Mode Indicators The current selected surround mode will appear as one of these indicators WZ Preset Stations Selector Press this button to NOTE For proper operation of the surround modes ote that when the unit is turned on the entire list of scroll up or down through the list of stations that have this control should be at the midpoint or 12 o clock available modes will light briefly and then revert to been entered into the preset memory See page 28 position normal operation with only the active mode indicato for more information on tuner presets illuminated EZ Treble Control Turn this control to modify the high H Delay Adjust Selector Press this button to frequency output of the left right channels by as much EF Remote Sensor Window The sensor behind begin the steps required to enter delay settings See as 10dB this window receives infrared signals from the remote page 20 for more information on delay times control Aim the remote at this area and do not block or cover it 6 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS D REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS D D 88 D amp amp O O p AN h VEO swing 4 G Le mono VIPS wipe Dyo 1 Lu rad SION W A 7 rman kardon gt Le oe bi OO DOO ae aa FM 75 GND AM UNSWITCHED e ouT IN OUT IN ouT IN IN OUT fow MAXI MADEN CHINA 2 TO
62. bol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance INTRODUCTION 3 SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR 230 has been designed for use with 120 volt AC current Connection to a line voltage other than that for which it is intended can create a safety and fire hazard and may damage the unit If you have any questions about the voltage requirements for your specific model or about the line voltage in your area contact your selling dealer before plugging the unit into a wall outlet Do Not Use Extension Cords To avoid safety hazards use only the power cord attached to your unit We do not recommend that extension cords be used with this product As with all electrical devices do not run power cords under rugs or carpets or place heavy objects on them Damaged power cords should be replaced immediately by an authorized service center with a cord meeting factory specifications Handle the AC Power Cord Gently When disconnecting the power cord from an AC out let always p
63. building as close to the point of cable entry as possible 4 SAFETY INFORMATION Installation Location E 10 ensure proper operation and to avoid the poten tial for safety hazards place the unit on a firm and level surface When placing the unit on a shelf be certain that the shelf and any mounting hardware can support the weight of the product E Make certain that proper space is provided both above and below the unit for ventilation If this product will be installed in a cabinet or other enclosed area make certain that there is sufficient air movement within the cabinet Under some cir cumstances a fan may be required E Do not place the surface it directly on a carpeted E Avoid installation in extremely hot or cold locations or in an area that is exposed to direct sunlight or heating equipment E Avoid moist or humid locations E Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on the top of the unit or place objects directly over them E Due to the weight of the AVR 230 and the heat generated by the amplifiers there is the remote ossibility that the rubber padding on the bottom the unit s feet may leave marks on certain ood or veneer materials Use caution when acing the unit on soft woods or other materials at may be damaged by heat or heavy objects SD Cleaning When the unit gets dirty wipe it with a clean soft dry cloth If necessa
64. conjunction with the main point low frequency information will be sent to the Due to the different distances between the listening ront left right speakers regardless of the type of SUS s 7 d Y J subwoofer rather than to the main speaker channel position for the front channel speakers and the sur program source or Surround mode press ME lt gt are 40Hz 60H2 80Hz 100Hz 120Hz and 200Hz ound speakers the amount of time it takes for sound Buttons D on the remote so that SUB Pick the choice that is identical to the information for o reach your ears from the front versus surround LFE L R appears in the on screen menu e speakers or if an exact match is not possible pick When this option is selected a full range signal e closest choice that is ABOVE the speaker s low P ht tran be ence through the use of the delay settings to adjust will be sent to the front left right main speakers equency limit or crossover point to avoid the creation hetit l and the subwoofer will receive the bass frequen 7 NE i e timing for the speaker placement and acoustic of a low frequency hole where your system will have ditions in vour listening room or home theater
65. d input jacks to prevent ration of the AVR 230 itis simple to operate and turn the unit off with the front panel Main Power unwanted noise from interfering with system per any a Switch EX ormance enjoy The following instructions will help you maximize the enjoyment of your new receiver NOTE All preset memories are lost if the unit is left m6 CH DIRECT should be used when a Turning the AVR 230 On or Off turned off by using the Main Power Switch EH for input is connected to all eight 8 Channel Direct e When using the AVR 230 for the first time you must more than four weeks Ue and nl no ee first press the Main Power Switch EH on the front i NITE bass management sie Tis panel to turn the unit on This places the unit in a Source Selection putt passes te Input from tie ait directly Standby mode as indicated by the amber color of the e To select a source press any of the Input Fogi To tg Volume SARNIA any amalg Power Indicator BA Once the unit is in Standby you Selector Buttons on the remote ABI ESN Aer nies NE Uus may begin a listening session by pressing the Mpy jacks Y prevent unwamed noise Tomi Standby On Switch J on the front panel or the e The input source may also be changed by pressing terfering with system performance Power On Button or AVR Selector on the the front panel Input Source Selector Button ff Volume Control remote The Power Indicator BA will turn blue This Each press of the button will move the input will tur
66. e will indi When the input is not in use be certain to keep the center box lights when a small speaker is selected cate AUTO TUNED When an FM Stereo station plastic cap installed to avoid dust contamination that and the two outer boxes light when large speakers are is tuned the display will read AUTO ST might degrade future performance selected When none of the boxes are lit for the center TUNED surround or subwoofer channels no speaker has been EE Coaxial 3 Digital Input This jack is used for assigned that position See page 18 for more informa To switch back and forth between the Auto and connection to the output of portable audio devices ion on configuring speakers The letters inside eac Manual tuning modes press the Tuner Mode video game consoles or other products that have a box displays the active input channels For standard Selector EFd coax digital audio jack analog inputs only the L and R will light indicating a stereo input For a digital source the indicators will light Ed lt gt Buttons When configuring the AVR 230 s EX Video 4 Video Input Jacks These jacks may o display the channels being received at the digital settings use these buttons to select from the available be used for temporary connection to the composite or input When the letters flash the digital input has been choices S Video output of video games camcorders or other interrupted See page 27 for more information on the portable video prod
67. e been made press the OSD Button to return to normal oper ation of the AVR Once the settings outlined on the previous pages have been made the AVR 230 is ready for operation While there are some additional settings to be made these are best done after you have had an opportunity to lis ten to a variety of sources and different kinds of pro am material These advanced settings are described pages 30 and 31 of this manual In addition any e settings made in the initial configuration of the it may be changed at any time As you add new or fferent sources or speakers or if you wish to change setting to better reflect your listening taste simply follow the instructions for changing the settings for that parameter as shown in this section D a c Having completed the setup and configuration process for your AVR 230 you are about to experience the finest in music and home theater listening Enjoy SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 23 OPERATION Basic Operation When you will be away from home for an extended control without any analog to digital conversio Once you have completed the initial setup and configu period of time it is always a good idea to completely and it mutes the unuse
68. e factory settings PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE 35 FUNCTION LIST No Button Name AVR Function DVD CD CD R Tape VCR VID1 TV VID2 CBL VID3 SAT VID3 1 Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On Power On 2 Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off Power Off 3 Mute ute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute 4 AVR AVR Select 5 DVD DVD Input Select DVD Select 6 CD CD Input Select CD Select 7 Tape Tape Input Select Tape Select 8 VID1 Video 1 Select VCR Select 9 VID2 Video 2 Select TV Select 0 VD3 Video 3 Select VID3 Select VID3 Select 1 VID 4 Video 4 Select 2 Dim Dim 3 AM FM Tuner Select 4 6 8 Ch Select 6 8 Ch Input Select 5 SPL EzSet SPL 6 Sleep Sleep Channel Channel Channel Channel 7 Test Test Tone nput Select 8 ITW TV DVD CDP Select TVNCR TVNCR TV Cable TV Sat 9 Volume Up Volume Up nput Level Up Volume Up Volume Up Volume Up Volume Up 20 Surround Select Surround Mode Select CDR Select Channel Channel Channel Channel 21 Night Night Mode Select Subtitle On Off CDR Select 22 Spare 23 Volume Down Volume Down nput Level Down Volume Down Volume Down Volume Down 24 Channel Guide Channel Trim Title nfo Guide nfo Guide 25 A ove Adjus
69. eater equipment Once the AVR 230 s remote remote code Input Selector will stay lit Release the but is programmed with the codes for the products you 7 If a code cannot be entered to turn the unit off if tons and begin the next step within 20 seconds own it is possible o eli inate most other remotes and the code for your product does not appear in the 2 Press the Set Button QD The Program SPL replace them with the convenience of a single universal tables in this manual or if not all functions oper ae 7 g remote control l i Indicator will then blink green in a sequence ate properly try programming the remote wit that corresponds to the three digit code with a one Programming the Remote the Auto Search Method second pause between each digit Count the num Auto Search Method ber of blinks between pauses to determine the digit tera e e A D O If the unit you wish to include in e AVR 230 8 re ote of the code One blink is the number 1 two blinks is is not listed in the code tables in this manual or if the the number 2 and so forth Ten blinks are used to cha gers DVD players CD players and cassette decks code does not seem to operate properly you may wish indicate a 0 In addition by following one of the methods below you to program the correct code using the Auto Searc may program the remote to operate a wide range of method that follows Example One blink followed by a one second pause devices from other manufacturer
70. en or in the Lower Display Line KY A typical volume level will appear as a negative num er such as 25dB When making the adjustment use the lt gt Buttons to enter this setting a Unlike some of the other adjustments in this menu the urn on volume default will remain in effect until it is changed or turned off in this menu even when the unit is turned off you wish to make other adjustments press the A V Buttons until the on screen cursor is ext to the desired setting or the BACK TO MASTER MENU line and press the Set Button Q If you have no other adjustments to make press e OSD Button to exit the menu system Semi OSD Settings The semi OSD system places one line messages at the lower third of the video display screen whenever the Volume Input Source Surround mode tuner frequency or any of the configuration settings are changed The semi OSD system is helpful in that it provides feedback on any control changes or remote commands using the video display when it is difficult o view the front panel displays However you may occasionally prefer to turn these displays off for a par icular listening session You may also want to adjust he length of time the displays remain on the screen Both of those options are possible with the AVR 230 To turn off the semi OSD system you ll need o make an adjust
71. eo source to these jacks REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS Video 2 Audio Video Outputs Connect the composite or Video and L R analog audio REC IN jacks of a VCR or other video recording device such as a DVD recorder or PVR to these jacks Video 3 Audio Video Inputs Connect the com posite or Video and L R analog audio PLAY OUT jacks of a VCR or other video source to these jacks AM Antenna Terminals Connect the AM loop antenna supplied with the receiver to these terminals If an external AM antenna is used make connections to the AM and GND terminals in accordance with the structions supplied with the antenna Note on video connections When connecting a video source product such as a VCR DVD player satellite receiver cable set top box personal video recorder or video game to the AVR 230 you may use either a composite or S Video connection but not both REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 3 MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS Power Off Button R Transmitter Window eo Program SPL Indicator Power On Button put Selectors AVR Selector AM FM Tuner Select Dim Butto Test Butto Sl D Eom Coco VCR TV CBL SAT woz vs v4 Cu fy GE GA eep Button SP Surround Mode Selector ight Mode Channel Select Button A Buttons lt gt Buttons Set Butto Digital Select umeric Keys er Mode Direct Button ing Up Down D Button by Mode Selector DTS Digital Mode Se
72. er a setting atter of personal taste feel free to select any mode ation and additional modes such as Dolby Digital EX you wish you may change it later However to make and DTS ES wi appear as they are only available When using the full OSD system to make the setup it easier to establish the initial parameters for the when seven main speakers are present In addition adjustments press the OSD Button once so that AVR 230 it is best to select Dolby Pro Logic Il o some of the modes available in the AVR 230 will the MASTER MENU Figure 1 appears The gt Logic 7 for most analog inputs and Dolby Digital for not appear unless a digital source is selected and is cursor will be next to the INPUT SETUP line inputs connected to digital sources In the case o playing the correct bitstream Remember that when Press the Set Button to enter the menu and the inputs such as a CD Player Tape Deck or Tuner you you use only the AVR 230 s internal ampl ier and a INPUT SETUP menu Figure 2 will appear on ay wish to set the mode to Stereo Surround off single surround back speaker you will get all the ben the screen Press the lt gt Buttons until the as they are not typically used with multichannel efits of a 6 1 7 1 system but with only one speaker desired input name appears in the highlighted video program material and it is unlikely that surround installed at the back of the room The mode indica as well as being indicated in the front panel
73. es Dim Button Press this button to activate the then press the Set Buton folowed by t coms at are part of the remote Before using the remote nee ARGH which reduces the bridh Buttons D again to change the level setting See RS ghiness of the page 29 for more information with other products follow the instructions on pages ront panel display or turn it off entirely The first press of 32 33 to program the proper codes for the products he button shows the default state which is full bright D a v Buttons These multipurpose buttons are your system ness by indicating DIMMER FULL in the Lower used to change or scroll through items in the on tis also important to remember that many of the but Display Line ff Press the button again within five screen menus make configuration settings such as ons on the remote take on different functions depend seconds to reduce the brightness by 50 as indicated digital inputs or delay timing or to select surround ing on the product selected using the Device Contro by DIMMER HALF showing in the Lower odes When changing a setting first press the button Selectors The descriptions shown here primarily detail Display Line kf Press the button again within five or the function or setting to be changed e g press he functions of the remote when it is used to operate seconds and the main display will go completely dark e DSP Surround Mode Selector to select a he AVR 230 See page 33 for information abou
74. fro 5 At this point EzSet will take ove output level of each channel so process is complete all levels wi the set reference point This process may take a few minutes depending on the extent of adjust ment required SYSTEM CONFIGURATION as been pressed ds press the 5 Button 9 configured for akers or the your system is with one or two he test t left speaker adjusting the hat when the be equal and at 21 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 6 During the adjustment you will see the location of NOTE The subwoofer output is not adjusted when the connected to the correct output terminal the channel position being adjusted appear in the test tone is in use To adjust the subwoofer output you on screen display if connected and in the must use an external source following the instructions Lower Display Line kf alternating with a read on page 29 e Remember that when your system has only a single Surround Back speaker and is thus configured for out of the output setting relative to the reference 6 1 cha el operation you will hea the test tone volume level and in the Speaker Channel Input Manual Output Level Adjustment twice from the back speaker once with the SBL Indicators PE where the letters for the channel Output levels may also be adjusted manua
75. harman kardon Power for the Digital Revolution VR 230 AUDIO VIDEO RECEIVER OWNER S MANUAL a o Phones AV of BR wo 13 15 15 15 17 17 18 20 21 21 22 24 24 24 24 24 24 25 26 28 29 29 30 30 30 31 32 32 32 32 32 32 34 34 34 34 35 36 48 48 49 49 2 R 230 AUDIO VIDEO RECEIVER Introduction Important Safety Information Unpacking Front Panel Controls Rear Panel Connections Main Remote Control Functions Installation and Connections System Configuration Speaker Placement System Setup put Setup urround Setup peaker Setup elay Settings utput Level Adjustment sing EzSet anual Output Level Adjustment Operation Basic Operation Source Selection 6 Channel 8 Channel Direct Input Volume Control Surround Mode Selection Digital Audio Playback Surround Mode Chart Tuner Operation Tape Recording Output Level Trim Adjustment Advanced Features Display Brightness Turn On Volume Level Semi OSD Settings Full OSD Time Out Adjustment Programming the Remote Programming the Remote Direct Code Entry Auto Search Method Code Readout Macro Programming Programmed Device Functions Volume Punch Through SO Sa a Channel Control Punch Through Transport Control Punch Through Typographical Conventions Reassigning Device Control In order to help you use this manual w
76. he button will cause either 5 CH STE REO or the Set Button twice to exit the settings and sde da andl Lower Display Linie En bres n CH STEREO to appear and the stereo signal return to normal operation See page 18 for more RE j will be routed to all five or seven speakers See information and holding either of the buttons for three seconds will ee page 26 for more information on stereo playback cause the tuner to seek the next station with acceptable modes Spare Button This button has no direct function signal strength for quality reception When MANUAL for the AVR 230 appears in the Lower Display Line gg pressing these DTS Neo 6 Mode Select Press this button to buttons will tune stations in single step increments See select a DTS Neo 6 mode These modes take a two Volume Tos Doi Press those Buttons PRE page 28 for more information channel stereo or matrix surround encoded source or lower the system volume OSD Button Press this button to activate the va san ie s petite a 7 en Selector MS UUNON QOESTO have a On Screen Display OSD system used to set up o ield See page 26 for the 0 6 options direct function on the AVR 230 bu when used with a adjust the AVR 230 s parameters Macro Buttons Press these buttons to store or compatible VCR DVD or satellite receiver pressing this ecall a Macro which is a preprogrammed sequence button will switch between e output of the device peed ae oe
77. he menu is on the screen press Before using the unit you will probably want to e A V Buttons until the on screen cursor change the settings for most inputs so that they are To view the on screen menus make certain that you is next to the item you wish to adjust and then press properly configured to reflect the use of digital or ana have made a connection from the Video or S Video e Set Button to adjust that item The menus og inputs and the surround mode specifics of your Monitor Out Jack on the rear panel to the will remain on the screen for 20 seconds and then ome theater system Remember that since the composite or S Video input of your TV or projector In ey will time out and disappear from the screen The AVR 230 memorizes these settings for each input order to view the AVR 230 s displays the correct ime out may be increased to as much as 50 seconds individually you will need to make these adjustments video source must be selected on the video display by going to the ADVANCED menu and changing or each input used However once they are made The on screen menus are not available when a com e item tiled FULL OSD TIME OUT urther adjustment is only required when system com ponent video display is in use ponents are changed When the full OSD menu system is used OSD ON will appear in the Upper Display Line PX to remind you that a video display must be used When the 16 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
78. her sections of the shipping protection are recyclable Please respect the environment and discard those materials at a local recycling center it is important that you remove the protective plastic film from the front panel lens Leaving the film in place will affect the performance of your remote control FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 32 29 28 26 2 g r AVI 230 Volume a DUDA 3L0GC7 ewi ew DOPROLOGICI amp VMAx eVD2 eo J DOSSTEREO DSP eVD3 FN bs d 5 CH STEREO eVD4 e THE m SURR OFF Tone Mode Speaker Channel Digital Select Delay O OOOO eS harman kardon Phones EL IT iI T a Ta a GAEE H E 5 o We 15 19 Al A 4 6 E 0 Ble 16 18 20 22 NOTE To make it easier to follow the instructions that refer to this illustration a larger copy may be downloaded from the Product Support section for this product at www harmankardon com E Main Power Switch Set Button Pk Balance Control PA Power Indicator WH Digital Input Selector EZ Treble Control EJ Standby On Switch WZ Preset Station Selector Bq Channel Adjust Selector Headphone Jack Delay Adjust Selector Bq Volume Contro E Tone Mode E Input Source Selector Input Indicators J Speaker Selector Tuner Mode Selector 2 Speaker Channel Input Indicators Surround Mode Group Selector HE Optical 3 Digital Input E Upper Display Line EJ Surround Mode Selector EE Coaxial 3 Digit
79. ie eg Ue arg tea made the red a LL Indicator will change color to indicate the level under the AVR Selector will fash This is Adjust the level using the lt gt Buttons until the ormal and indicates that EzSet is operating When the CHANNEL ADJUST menu 9 ee appears press the W Button until the on screen LED ign S green for all chamels When it is red the 7 After the test noise has circulated once through gt cursor is next to the TEST TONE line Press evel is too high when it is amber the level is too low each channel it will send the tone to each chan the lt gt Buttons so that ON is shown and the Press the SPL Selector Button D when you are nel once again to verify the settings AVR s internal test tone will begin to circulate from inished to turn the sensor and indicator oft 8 After two complete circulations of the tone the speaker to speaker in a clockwise direction into all NOTE The subwoofer level is not adjustable when the levels are set The Program SPL Indicator speakers The test noise will play for two seconds in ormal test tone is in use The subwoofer output level will remain green at each channel Upon comple 222 Speaker before circulating and a blinking on may also be adjusted when the channel levels are tion of the second circulation the Program SPL _SCT eN cursor will appear next to the name of each being trimmed to a program source rather than the Indicator will flash green twice and then go speake
80. in use The latter modes feed a two channel presentation to all speakers regardless of the number of speakers in use See page 26 for a complete explanation of the 5 Stereo and 7 Stereo modes After the selections are made on the Dolby DTS Logic 7 DSP Surround or Stereo menus press the a v Buttons so that the cursor moves to the BACK TO MASTER MENU line and press he Set Button Q Speaker Setup This menu tells the AVR 230 which type of speakers are in use This is important as it adjusts the settings hat decide whether your system will use the 5 chan el or 6 channel 7 channel modes as well as determining which speakers receive low frequency bass information For each of these settings use the LARGE setting if the speakers for a particular position are traditional ull range loudspeakers Use the SMALL setting for smaller frequency limited satellite speakers that do not eproduce sounds below 200Hz Note that whe small speakers are used a subwoofer is required eproduce low frequency sounds Remember that the large and small descriptions do not refer to the actual physical size of the speakers but to their ability o reproduce low frequency sounds If you are i doubt as to which category describes your speakers consult the specifications in the speakers owner s anual or ask your dealer oO This menu screen also allows
81. is at least two feet higher than the listeners ears The speakers should be no more than six feet behind he rear of the seating area f dipole type speakers are used on either the side or rear walls of the room please note that if there are arrows on the speakers they should face the front of e room for the side speakers or toward the center of the wall for the rear speakers Subwoofers produce nondirectional sound so they ay be placed almost anywhere in a room Actual placement should be based on room size and shape and the type of subwoofer used One method of find ing the optimal location for a subwoofer is to begin by placing it in the front of the room about six inches from a wall or near the front corner of the room A a al nother method is to temporarily place the subwoofer your normal listening position and then walk ound the room until you find a spot where the sub woofer sounds best Place the subwoofer in that spot You should also follow the instructions of the sub woofer s manufacturer or you may wish to experi ment with the best location for a subwoofer in your istening room System Setup Once the speakers have been placed in the room and connected the remaining steps in the setup process are to program the AVR 230 s bass management sys for the type of speakers used in your system calibrate the output levels and set the delay times used b
82. ith the remote control front panel controls and rear panel connections Selectors certain conventions have been used Resetting the Remote Memory Function Lis EXAMPLE bold type indicates a specific remote control or front panel button or rear panel Setup Code Tables connection jack Troubleshooting Guide Processor Reset EXAMPLE OCR type indicates a message that is visible on screen or on the front panel Technical Specifications information display Trademark Ackhowedgemernts E number in a square indicates a specific front panel control number in a circle indicates a rear panel connection number in an oval indicates a button or indicator on the remote TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon With For the ultimate in flexibility the AVR 230 features WA wide range of digital and matrix surround e purchase of a Harman Kardon AVR 230 you are connections for five video devices all with both com modes including Dolby Digital Dolby Digital EX about to begin many years of listening enjoyment posite and S Video inputs Two additional audio inputs Dolby Pro Logic II DTS DTS ES Discrete and Designed to provide all the excitement and detail of are available and six digital inputs make the AVR 230 Matrix and DTS Neo 6 ovie soundtracks and every nuance of musical selec capable of hand ing all the latest digital audio SOUICES E Six channels of high current amplific
83. ivate he surround back processing mode DELAY ADJUST gt FRONT LOFT CENTER LOFT SURROUND LOFT SURR BACK LOFT UNIT FEET BACK TO MASTER MENU Figure 7 Once the DELAY ADJUST menu is on your Screen note that the default setting to enter the dis tances from the speakers to the listening position is in feet If your measurements are in feet proceed to the next step if your measurements are made in meters press the w Button until the on screen cursor is at the UNIT line on the menu Then press the lt gt Buttons so that ME TER is highlighted When the change in measurement units is made press the w Buttons to return the D cursor to the CENTER position With the on screen cursor pointing to CENTER press the lt gt Buttons until the distance from the center speaker to the preferred listening position is entered Next press the W Button to move the cursor to the SURROUND line and use the lt gt Buttons again to enter the distance from the video display at the front of the room to the surround speakers Finally if the system is configured for 7 1 operation by entering LARGE or SMALL on the SURR BACK line of the SPEAKER SETUP menu press the W Button again and use the lt gt Buttons to enter the distance from the listening position to the surround speakers Remember that this last adjustment will only be needed SYSTEM CONFIGURATION when you have su
84. just Selector Press this button to to select from among the available surround mode change the input by scrolling up or down through the begin the process of trimming the channel output lev options for the mode group selected The specific list of Input Indicators Pg els using an external audio source For more informa modes will vary based on the number of speakers tion on output level trim adjustment see page 29 available the mode group and if the input source is Tuner Mode Selector Press this button to select digital or analog For example press the Surround Auto or Manual tuning When the button is pressed so EE Volume Control Turn this knob clockwise to Mode Group Selector Z to select a main mode hat the AUT appears in the Lower Display Line increase the volume counterclockwise to decrease the grouping such as Dolby or Logic 7 and then press ET the tuner will search for the next station with an volume If the AVR 230 is muted adjusting the his button to see the specific mode choices available acceptable signal when the Tuning Selector ED Volume Control RJ will automatically release For more information on mode selection see page 26 is pressed When the button is pressed so that the unit from the silenced condition MANUAL appears in the Lower Display Line Yj E Tuning Selector Press the left side of the button each press of the Tuning Selector FJD vil Input Indicators The current selected source will 0 tune lower frequency station
85. l Trim Adjustment Normal output level adjustment for the AVR 230 is established using the test tone as outlined on pages 21 23 In some cases however it may be desirable to adjust the output levels using program material such as a test disc or a selection you are familiar with Additionally the output level for the subwoofer can only be adjusted using this procedure To adjust the output levels using program material first set the reference volume for the front left and front right channels using the Volume Control RA If you are using a disc with test signals or an external signal generator as the source from which to trim the output levels you may use the EzSet feature of the remote to guide you to the correct SPL level To use the remote for this purpose press and quickly release the SPL Selector Button to activate the sensor While the test tone is circulating the Program SPL Indicator will change color to indicate the level Adjust the level using the a v Buttons until the LED lights green for all channels When it is red 2 the level is too high when it is amber the level is too low Press the SPL Selector Button to turn the sensor and indicator off Once the reference level has been set press the Channel Select Button and FRONT L LEV will appear in the Lower Display Line Et To change the level first press the Set Button and then
86. l preferences and other factors Your dealer before making any audio or video system connections or installer is a valuable resource to consult in select 9 If an external multichannel audio source with 5 1 Aadio omen comet D or peer a We recommend that you use high quality interconnect Regardless of the brand of cable selected we recom outputs of that device to the 6 8 Channel Direct cables when making connections to source equipment end that you use a cable constructed of multistrand Inputs and recorders to preserve the integrity of the signals copper with a gauge of 14 or smaller Remember that Lee date in specifying cable the lower the number the thicker External Amplifier Connections cD Audio Inputs a p pay e cable The AVR 230 s internal power amplifier is a traditional p Harman Kardon high current ultrawide bandwidt NOTE When the CD player has both fixed and vari Cable with a gauge of 16 may be used for short runs design As such it is more than suitable for most loud able audio outputs itis best use the fixed output SPSS an Tee clo not econ et YOu speakers However in some circumstances you may ue use cables with an equivalent of 18 or higher is unless you find that the input to the receiver is so low e wish to use an optional external power amplifier for that the sound is noisy or so high that itis cistortea gM t the power loss and degradeton n perlrmance added power Tris is easly dane by connecting the at will occ
87. lector Logic 7 Mode Select Button Skip Up Down Buttons Transport Controls ereo Mode Select Button TS Neo 6 Mode Select acro Buttons sc Skip Button reset Up Down ear Butto emory Button elay Prev Ch peaker Select pare Butto ume Up Down Video Selector PL Selector Channel 8 Channel Direct Input ute EzSet Sensor Microphone 0909090099909 J Soe 9 9 9 6 609 mer one HOO Pogy OG HHAL IREC Z CLEAR a Z 2 a 2 a im A S 98 616 9 6 9 6 6 9 9 9 9 CO osp D SKIP wm DE E 00 ag wm lt o a a 5 D a a 2 m o a E J Zs a gS a a a a m D m 8 8 6 16 6 S0588090880920000000006009 Ap D ay FO AW OO NOTE e The function names shown here are each button s feature when used with the AVR 230 Most buttons have additional unctions when used with other devices See pages 36 37 or a list of these functions To make it easier to follow the instructions that refer to is illustration a larger copy may be downloaded from e Product Support section for this product at www harmankardon com i harman kardon AVR 230 10 MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS
88. lly either to indication and once with the SBR indication This is being adjusted will flash to indicate the channel set them to a specific level with an SPL meter or to normal and it allows you to ad la he output bal from which the test tone should be heard As the make fine tuning adjustments to the levels obtained ance for the mixing circuit that creates a 6 1 output adjustment proceeds a few things will happen using the EzSet remote when 7 1 modes such as Logic 7 7 1 are used simultaneously After checking for speaker placement let the tes eT positon being adiusted wil fasti noise circulate again and listen to see which channels Here Cane i s dicators BE KE AN E EE AUST e sound louder than the others Using the front left the sa r le is heard aa enna her gt FL 0 dB SBR 0 dB speaker as a reference press the lt gt Buttons sa neon er HINER here ce ae oe Se oa ae on the remote to bring all speakers to the same vol eae SR 0 dB SUB O0 dB ume level When one of the lt gt Buttons is error in the speaker connections If this is the CHANNEL RESET 0FF as ea case press the Test Button TWICE to TEST TONE OFF pushed t e es noise circulatio will pause on the stop the adjustment Then turn the unit off and arek To HESTER WEND channel being adjusted to give you time to make t e verify that all speakers are connected to the Ke adjustment When you release the button the circula tion will resume after five seconds proper
89. ly change in tandem eed not be accurate to the inch as the system is ducing or the frequency at which sound is sent to the so that the same setting appears for both speaker designed to accommodate a typical listening area speaker s internal low frequency driver as opposed to positions This ensures that there is no hole in the ather than require the precise measurement to one the mid range driver Before making any changes to sound field due to different crossover points at the sweet spot position the settings for the crossover point we suggest that front and subwoofer speakers you find the crossover point for the speakers in eac Due to the differences in the way each surround of the three groupings front left right center and sur When all crossover settings have been made or in ode operates some modes allow for a greater range rounds by looking at the specifications page of eacl those cases where none are needed press the W of delay times than others To avoid problems we speakers owners manual or by contacting your dealer Button so that the cursor is next to the BASS ecommend that delay times be adjusted using the or the manufacturer s customer service department MGR line to make the final setting on this menu Dolby Digital mode If a different mode is selected at or Web site You will need this figure to accurately a later time the AVR 230 will automatically restrict configure the next group of settings This setting allows
90. ment in the ADVANCED SELECT menu Figure 10 To start the adjust ment press the OSD Button to bring the MASTER MENU to the screen Press the w Button until the on screen p cursor is next to the ADVANCED line Press the Set Button q9 to enter the ADVANCED SELECT menu Atthe ADVANCED SELECT menu make certain that the on screen p gt cursor is next to the SEMI OSD DEFAULT line by pressing the A Y Buttons as needed Next press the gt Button so that the word OF F is shown in the video display This setting is temporary and will remain active only until it is changed or until the AVR 230 is turned off Once the unit is turned off the semi OSD displays will remain activated even if they were switched off for the previous listening session To change the length of time that the semi OSD displays remain on the screen go to the ADVANCED SELECT menu as outlined earlier and press the a v Buttons as needed until the on screen gt cursor is next to the SEMI OSD TIME OUT line Next press the lt gt Buttons until the desired time in seconds is displayed Unlike most of e other options in this menu this is a permanent setting change and the time out entry will remain in effect until it is changed even when the unit is turned off If you wish to make other adjustments press the a v Buttons until the on screen P cursor is next to the desired setting or the
91. mote so E tent a is on the BASS MGR line and press the lt gt that NONE appears in the on screen menu NODE X OVER When this paren selected all bass information CENTER GAME ea usar l nae aie i appears When this setting is entered by exiting the will be routed to the front left right main speakers SENS k z i EODH enu you may need to go back to the INPUT CN ee enu to select another input and then return to this e If a subwoofer is wo nected and you wish to have BACK TO MASTER MENU menu page again to change the settings for that e front left righ main speakers reproduce bass input Repeat the procedure for any input where you requencies at all imes and have the subwoofer wish to have a different set of speaker configuration operate only when the AVR 230 is being used Figure 6 and crossover settings with a digital source that contains a dedicated Low Frequency Effects or LFE soundtrack Press To change the setting for any of the three speaker When all speaker selections have been made press e lt gt Buttons on the remote so that groups press the A w Buttons until the cursor he w Button and then the Set Button to LFE appears in the on screen menu is next to the line where you wish to make a change eturn to the MASTER MENU and then press the lt gt Buttons until the e If a subwoofer is connected and you wish to use it desired setting appears The available choices at which Delay Settings or bass reproduction in
92. n needed for modes with multiple choices the selected input source press the W Button he screen ue on the remote while the INPUT SETUP menu On the DOLBY menu Figure 4 choices include Figure 2 is on the screen and the on screen cursor Dolby Digital Dolby Pro Logic 11 Music Dolby Pro will drop down to the DIGITAL IN line Press Logic Il Movie Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby 3 Stereo The Dolby Digital EX mode is only available when the system is set for 6 1 7 1 operation by configuring the Surround Back speakers to Small or Large as described on page 19 When a disc is playing that the lt gt Buttons until the name of the desired digital input appears To return to the analog input press the buttons until the word AN AL 0 G appears SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 17 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION contains a special flag signal in the digital audio data stream the EX mode will be selected automatically It may also be selected using this menu or through the front panel or remote controls as shown on page 24 A complete explanation of these modes is found on page 26 When the Dolby Digital mode is selected there are additional settings available for the Night mode Figure 4 The Night mode is a feature of Dolby Digital that uses special processing to preserve the dynamic range and full intelligibility of a movie soundtrack while reducing the peak level This prevents abruptly loud transitions fr
93. n the rear panel of the AVR 230 to the matching connection Connect the negative or black wire ier AS is the case with the use of any external amplifier inet ae to th terminal on both th d the speakers are then connected to the appropriate digital input connections on a CD R or MiniDisc recorder 0 tne same terminal ON both the receiver an as 7 the speaker output terminals on the external amplifier 5 Assemble the AM Loop Antenna supplied with the p PEN unit so that the tabs at the bottom of the antenna loop NOTE While most speaker manufacturers adhere to ee a bead snap into the holes in the base Connect it to the AM an imdustry convento gh sing black hernias Or the AVR other than to make certain that the Surround Antenna Terminals negative and red ones for positive some may vary rom this configuration To ensure proper phase and Back speakers ae properly configured to Large g CD optimal performance consult the identification plate on i OWM _ aker alll 920 a your speaker or the speaker s manual to verify polarity page sai es UAE f you do not know the polarity of your speaker ask AVR s digital processing system that 6 1 7 modes ae your dealer for advice before proceeding or consult a be F vated as opposed to the default setting he speakers manufacturer O ou MOES We al d that th th of cabl d We also recommend that when an external amplifier is 6 Connect the supplied FM antenna to the FM 75 ee a A i wia used
94. n the unit on and return it to the input source that selection through the list of available inputs me SITE volume tg a comfortable leveliusing the was last used The unit may also be turned on fro 5 os front panel Volume Control Aor remote Volume Standby by pressing any of the Input Selector Se ME TINE Goel Ges nee VE 230 wilautomati Up Down Burns KEN Buttons on the remote or the Input Source cally switch to the digital input if selected surround a Selector Button IA on the front panel mode output levels and night mode status as well e To temporarily silence all speaker outputs press the as any speaker configuration or crossover settings Mute Button This will interrupt the output to NOTE After pressing one of the Input Selector established by using the INDEPENDENT all speakers and the headphone jack but it will not Buttons to turn the unit on press the AVR Bass Management setting that were entered during affect any recording or dubbing that may be in Selector to set the remote control to the AVR 230 the configuration process for that source progress When the system is muted the word functions MUTE will flash in the Lower Display Line kf Toi t n the unitoitat the end ota stening session The fron panel Video 4 Inputs 20 21 Optical 3 Press the Mute Button again to return to simply press the Standby On Switch IEJ on the front Digital Input E or the Coaxial 3 Digital Input 19 normal operation panel or the Power Off
95. nadian model 5 1 and 7 1 versions to create a wider more enveloping This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian field environment and more defined fly overs and pans ICES 003 Another exclusive is VMAx which uses proprietary For models having a power cord with a polarized plug processing to create an open spacious sound field CAUTION To prevent electric shock match wide blade even when only two front speakers are available of plug to wide slot fully insert In addition to providing a wide range of listening options the AVR 230 is easy to configure so that it Mod le pour les Canadien provides the best results with your speakers and spe Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme cific listening room environment On screen menus la norme NMB 003 du Canada make it simple to enter settings for speaker configura Sur les mod les dont la fiche est polarisee tions and bass management and the EzSet remote ATTENTION Pour viter les chocs lectriques introduire measures a system s sound levels and automatically la lame la plus large de a fiche dans a bome C AUTIO N calibrates them for perfectly balanced sound field correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu au fond RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK CAUTION To prevent electric shock do not use this polarized plug with an extension cord receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure The lightning flash with arrowhead sym
96. nd S Video Input Jacks Dey 3 Connect the analog audio and video outputs of a DVD or laser disc player to the DVD Audio Video and S Video Inputs 4 Connect the digital audio outputs of a DVD player Satellite receiver cable box or HDTV converter to the appropriate Optical or Coaxial Digital Inputs 2 nD 5 Connect the Video and or S Video Monitor Output jacks on the receiver to the composite or S Video input of your television monitor or video projector 6 If your DVD player and monitor both have compo nent video connections connect the component out puts of the DVD player to the DVD Component Video Inputs Even when component video con nections are used the audio connections should still be made to either the analog DVD Audio Inputs or any of the Optical or Coaxial Digital Input Jacks eb ERIE 7 tf another device with component video outputs is available connect it to the Video 2 Component Video Inputs The audio connections for this device should be made to either the Video 2 Audio Inputs or any of the Optical or Coaxial Digital Input Jacks DIET 8 If the component video inputs are used connect the Component Video Monitor Outputs to the component video inputs of your TV projector or display device 9 If you have a camcorder video game or other audio video device that is connected to the AVR on a temporary rather than permanent basis connect the audio video and digital audio ou
97. nd mode e Select a mode other than Stereo center speakers e Input is monaural e There is no surround information from mono sources e Incorrect configuration e Check speaker mode configuration e Stereo or Mono program material e The surround decoder may not create center or rear channel information from nonencoded programs Unit does not respond to e Weak batteries in remote e Change remote batteries remote commands e Wrong device selected e Press the AVR selector e Remote sensor is obscured e Make certain front panel sensor is visible to remote or connect remote sensor Intermittent buzzing in tuner e Local interference e Move unit or antenna away from computers fluorescent ights motors or other electrical appliances Letters flash in the channel indicator e Digital audio feed paused e Resume play for DVD display and digital audio stops Check that Digital Input is selected Fan does not appear to operate Additional cooling may not be required e The fan is activated only when additional cooling is required due to high internal temperature It is normal for the fan to be inactive at normal volume levels Processor Reset NOTE Resetting the processor will erase any configu ation settings you have made for speakers output In the rare case where the units operation or the dis evels surround modes digital input assignments as plays seem abnormal the cause may involve the erratic ell as the tuner pre
98. nd then go out PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE Example To use the TV button to operate a sec ond VCR first press the TV Input Selector and the Mute Button at the same time until the red light glows under the TV Button Press the VCR Button followed by the three digit code for the specific model you wish to control Finally press the TV Button again Resetting the Remote Memory As you add components to your home theater system occasionally you may wish to totally reprogram the remote control without the confusion of any commands macros or Punch Through programming that you may have done To do this it is possible to reset the remote to the original factory defaults and command codes by following these steps However once the remote is reset all commands or codes that you have entered will be erased and will need to be reentered 1 Press any of the Input Selector Buttons and the 0 Button at the same time until the Program SPL Indicator begins to flash amber 2 Press the 3 Button three times 3 The red LED under the Input Selector will go out and the Program SPL Indicator will stop lashing and turn green 4 The Program SPL Indicator will remain green until the remote is reset Note that this may take a while depending on how many commands are in the emory that need to be erased 5 When the Program SPL Indicator goes out e remote has been reset to th
99. nit 6 8 Channel Direct Inputs These jacks are used for connection to source devices such as DVD Audio or SACD players with discrete analog outputs Depending on the source device in use all eight jacks ay be used though in many cases only connections he front left right center surround left right and LFE subwoofer input jacks will be used for standard 5 1 audio signals sr Video 3 S Video Input If the product connected he Video 3 Audio Video Inputs has S Video capability connect this jack to the PLAY OUT S Video jack on that unit and then make certain that the S Video Monitor Output is connected as described above Video Monitor Output Connect this jack to the composite video input of a TV monitor or video projec tor to view the on screen menus and the output of a standard video source DVD Audio Video Inputs Connect the composite video and L R analog audio outputs of a DVD player or other video source to these jacks Video 1 Audio Video Inputs Connect the com posite or Video and L R analog audio PLAY OUT jacks of a VCR or other video source to these jacks Video 1 Audio Video Outputs Connect the composite or Video and L R analog audio REC IN jacks of a VCR or other video recording device such as a DVD recorder or PVR to these jacks Video 2 Audio Video Inputs Connect the com posite or Video and L R analog audio PLAY OUT jacks of a VCR or other vid
100. nt or last ur used mode in each of the surround mode groups NOTE This switch is normally left in the ON position E Tone Mode Pressing this button enables or dis e g Dolby DTS DTS Neo 6 Logic 7 DSP Stereo ables the Bass and Treble tone controls When the but When the button is pressed so that the name of the Thi ton is pressed so that TONE IN appears in the RD nee te unit is in the Standby mode to signal that the AVR is p ay di L Display Li h ready to be turned on When the unit is in operation EZ controls may be used to adjust the output signals ER ne i p i When the button is pressed once or twice so that the Surround Mode Selector EJ to cycle through the the indicator is blue words TONE OUT appear in the Lower Display individual modes available For example press this but Line KY the output signal will be flat no matter how ton to select Dolby modes and then press the the actual Bass and Treble Controls PARZ are Surround Mode Selector EJ to choose from the adjusted various mode options FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 5 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS EJ Surround Mode Selector Press this button a Input Source Selector Press this button to B Channel Ad
101. nts are made from the individual menus or each input In most cases this is not required so 5 Turn the AVR 230 on either by pressing the e factory default is to have these settings remain the Standby On Switch J on the front panel or same for all inputs However should you wish to have via the remote by pressing the Power On Button SE So ME ese settings change for any one or all inputs follow the AVR Selector or any of the Input Selectors on the remote When the unit is turned on the entire list of options will briefly e instructions shown on page 20 to select the dependent mode for speaker configuration light for both the Input Indicators Ed and the ADVANCED The factory default settings for the AVR 230 have all Surround Mode Indicators EJ After a few inputs configured for an analog audio input except for seconds the majority of those indicators will go e DVD input where the Coaxial Digital Audio dark leaving only the indications for the active Input 1 is the default The default speaker settings surround mode and input illuminated The Figure 1 are for Large speakers at the front left right Small Display Lines JET will display the unit s sta at all other positions and the subwoofer on Ho
102. o 5 lf the device o be programmed in does QT wm properly you may need to Auto Search for a dif Button amp D to be programmed or the Power On off continue o enter three digit codes until the ferent code or enter a code via the Direct Code Button at the same time An Input Selector equipment turs oft At this point the correct code Entry method G vill ight red and the Program SPL as been entered Press the Input Selector Indicator will fash amber again and note that the red light under the Input Code Readout Selector will flash three times before going When the code has been entered using the Auto 2 Enter the steps for the macro sequence by press dark to confirm the entry Search method it is always a good idea to find out the ing the button for the actual command step exact code so that it may be easily reentered j neces Although the macro may contain up to 19 steps 6 ly all of the functions on the remote to make cer sary You may also read the codes to verify which each button press including those used to change tain that the product operates properly Keep in device has been programmed to a specific Control devices counts as a step The Program SPL mind that many manufacturers use a number of Selector button 32 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE Indicator will flash green to confirm each 4 The red LED under the AVR Selector will Programmed Device Functions button press as you enter command
103. o preamp choose the INDEPENDENT setting on SYSTEM CONFIGURATION the BASS MGR line at the bottom of this menu so that only those inputs where the analog bypass is desired will be routed in this fashion When you have completed your selection for the front channel press the W Button on the remote to move the cursor to CENTER Press the lt gt Buttons 3 on the remote to select the option that best describes your system based on the speaker definitions shown below When SMALL is selected low frequency center channel sounds will be sent only to the subwoofer out put If you choose this option and there is no subwoofer connected you will not hear low frequency sounds from the center channel When LARGE is selected a full range output will be sent to the center speaker output and NO center channel signal will be sent to the subwoofer output NOTE If you choose Logic 7 as the surround mode the large option will not be available for the center speaker This is due to the requirements of Logic 7 processing and does not indicate a problem wit your receiver When NONE is selected no signals will be sent to the center channel output The receiver will operate in a phantom center channel mode and center channel information will be sent to the left and right front chan nel outputs When only front left and right speakers are used with no center or surround speakers
104. o circulate as indicated earlier The 22 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SYSTEM CONFIGURATION correct channel from which the test noise should be heard will be shown in the lower third of the video screen and in the Lower Display Line kf While the test noise is circulating the proper channel position will also be indicated in the Speaker Channel Input Indicators PX by a blinking letter within the correct channel To adjust the output level press the A V Buttons until the desired level is shown in the display or on screen Once the buttons are released the test noise will begin to circulate again in five seconds When all channels have the same output level press the Test Button again to complete the process NOTE Output level adjustment is not available for the VMAx or Surround Off modes dditional Input Adjustments fter one input has been adjusted for Surround mode igital input if any speaker type and output levels o back to the INPUT SETUP line on the MASTER MENU Figure 1 and enter the set ings for each input that you will use In most cases ly the digital input and surround mode will be differ ent from one input to the next while the speaker type crossover frequency Night mode and output level settings will usually be the same and may be quickly entered by entering the same data used for the original input Qe 2 DoD When all settings and adjustments hav
105. ogic 7 adds additional bass enhancement that circulates low requencies in the 40Hz to 120Hz range to the front and surround speakers to deliver a less localized soundstage that appears broader and wider han when the subwoofer is the sole source of bass energy D 4 DTS Neo 6 Cinema These two modes are available when any analog source is playing to create a six channel surround presentation from conventional Matrix encoded DTS Neo 6 Music and traditional Stereo sources Select the Cinema version of Neo 6 when a program with any type of analog Matrix surround encoding is present Select the Music version of Neo 6 for optimal processing when a nonencoded two channel stereo program is being played Dolby 3 Stereo Uses the information contained in a surround encoded or two channel stereo program to create center channel information In addition the information that is normally sent to the rear channel surround speakers is carefully mixed in with the front left and front right channels for increased realism Use this mode when you have a center channel speaker but no surround speakers Theater The Theater mode creates a sound field that resembles the acoustic feeling of a standard live perf
106. om disturbing others without reducing the sonic impact of a digital source The Night mode is only available when specially encoded Dolby Digital signals are played To adjust the Night mode setting make certain that the gt cursor is on the NIGHT line of the DOLBY menu Next press lt gt Buttons to choose between the following settings as they appear in the on screen display OFF When OF F is highlighted the Night mode will not function MID When MID is highlighted a mild compres sion will be applied MAX When MAX is highlighted a more severe compression algorithm will be applied We recommend that you select the MID setting as a starting point and change to the MA X setting later if desired The Night mode may also be adjusted directly any time a Dolby Digital source is playing by pressing the Night Mode Button 2 When the button is pressed D RANGE will appear in the lower third of the video screen and in the Lower Display Line EIN Press the amp Button within three sec onds to select the desired setting When all settings for the surround setup have been made press the A w Buttons so that the gt cursor is next to BACK TO MASTER MENU 18 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION and press the Set Button to return to the MASTER MENU On the D TS menu the choices made with the lt gt Buttons on the remote are determined by a combination of the type of program m
107. onal remote sensor may be used Connect the output of the remote sensor to the Remote IR Input jack If other components are also prevented from receiving remote commands only one sensor is needed Simply use this units sensor or a remote eye by running a connection from the Remote IR Output jack to the Remote IR Input jack on Harman Kardon or other compatible equipment 14 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS AC Power Connections This unit is equipped with two accessory AC outlets They may be used to power accessory devices but they should not be used with high current draw equip ment such as power amplifiers The total power draw to each outlet may not exceed 100 watts The Switched AC Accessory Outlet will receive power only when the unit is on This is recommended for devices that have no power switch or a mechanical power switch that may be left in the ON position NOTE Many audio and video products go into a Standby mode when they are used with switched out lets and cannot be fully turned on using the outlet alone without a remote control command The Unswitched AC Accessory Outlet will receive power as long as the unit is plugged into a powered AC outlet Once the AC Power Cord is connected you are almost ready to enjoy the AVR 230 s incredible power and fidelity When all audio video and system connections have been made there are a few configuration
108. or compression versions of the Night mode To turn e Night mode off press the A V Buttons until the message in the lower third of the video dis play and in the Lower Display Line EJI reads D RANGE OFF wwo The Night mode may also be selected to always be on at either level of compression using the options in the DOLBY menu See page 18 for information on using the menus to set this option IMPORTANT NOTES ON DIGITAL PLAYBACK e When the digital playback source is stopped or in a pause fast forward or chapter search mode the digital audio data will momentarily stop and the channel position letters inside the Speaker Channel Input Indicators Pq will flash This is normal and does not indicate a problem with either the AVR 230 or the source machine The AVR 230 will return to digital playback as soon as the data is available and when the machine is in a standard ay mode p e Although the AVR 230 will decode virtually all current DVD movies CDs and HDTV sources it is possible some future digital sources may not be compati with the AVR 230 Oo Not all digitally encoded programs contain full 5 1 or 6 1 channel audio Consult the program guide hat accompanies the DVD or laser disc to deter ine which type of audio has been recorded on the disc The AVR 230 will automatically sense the type of digital surround encoding used and adjust to accommod
109. or lighting green for each channel Discrete encoding When a DTS source is not in use cassette decks are selected using the device Input Press this button again when the adjustment is com this button has no function See page 26 for the avail Selectors these buttons may function as plete to turn off the test tone See page 21 for more able DTS Digital options Chapter Step or Track Advance information on EzSet Logic 7 Mode Select Button Press this button Clear Button Press this button to clear incorrect 6 Channel 8 Channel Direct Input Press to select from among the available Logic 7 surround entries when using the remote to directly enter a radio is button to select the device connected to the modes See page 26 for the available Logic 7 station s frequency 6 8 Channel Direct Inputs See page 24 for options Memory Button Press this button to enter a ore information Skip Up Down Buttons These buttons do not radio station into the AVR 230 s preset memory First Mute Press this button to momentarily silence have a direct function with the AVR 230 but when tune the desired station and then press this button the AVR 230 or TV set being controlled depending on used with a compatibly programmed CD or DVD Two underline indicators will flash at the right side of which device has been selected When the AVR 230 changer they will change to the previous disc in the the Upper Display Line BX and within five seconds
110. or satellite receivers has been completed e The AVR 230 remote is preprogrammed at the factory so that the Transport Control Functions T operate the DVD player whenever the AVR device is selected Reassigning Device Control Selectors The Input Selectors are normally programmed to operate the product category shown on the remote above the button but they may also be reassigned to operate a second device of another type The excep tion is the Video 3 Input Selector labeled CBL SAT which may be programmed to operate any device in the remote s library lt To program the remote so that the codes from one product category are reassigned to a button where those codes are not normally associated such as programming the Video 2 button whose default is for the TV codes to operate a second VCR or a personal video recorder follow these steps 1 Press the Input Selector you wish to reassign and the Mute Button at the same time until the red light appears under the Input Selector and the Program SPL Indicator flashes amber 2 Press the Input Selector for the device you wish to program into the reassigned button 3 Enter the three digit code for the specific model you wish the reassigned button to operate 4 Press the same Input Selector pressed in Step 1 once again to store the selection The red LED under the reassigned Input Selector will flash three times a
111. ormally used to power the sur round back speaker in a 6 1 channel system Surround Speaker Outputs Connect these out puts to the matching and terminals on your sur round channel speakers In conformance with the CEA color code specification the blue terminal is the posi tive or terminal that should be connected to the red terminal on the Surround Left speaker witi older color coding while the gray terminal should be connected to the red terminal on the Surround Right speaker with the older color coding Connect the black terminal on the AVR to the matching black negative terminals for each surround speaker See page 13 for more information on speaker polarity Center Speaker Outputs Connect these outputs to the matching and terminals on your center channel speaker In conformance with the CEA color code specification the green terminal is the positive or terminal that should be connected to the red terminal on speakers with the older color coding Connect the black terminal on the AVR to the black terminal on your speaker See page 13 for more information on speaker polarity 2 fab Video 2 Component Video Inputs Connect the Y Pr Pb component video outputs of an HDTV set top converter satellite receiver or other video source device with component video out
112. ormance theater Hall 1 Hall 2 The two Hall modes create sound fields that resemble a small Hall 1 and medium sized Hall 2 concert hall VMAX Near When only the two front channel loudspeakers are used Harman s patented VMAx mode delivers a three dimensional sound space with the illusion VMAX Far of phantom speakers at the center and surround positions The VMAx N or Near Field mode should be selected when your listening position is less than five feet from the speakers The VMAx F or Far Field mode should be selected when your listening position is greater than five feet from the speakers The VMAx modes are also available using the Headphones Output EA When headphones are being used the Far Field mode will appear to push the sound field away from your ears reducing the inside the head sensation often experienced when using headphones 5 Channel Stereo This mode takes advantage of multiple speakers to place a stereo signal at both the front and back of a room Depending on whether the AVR 7 Channel Stereo as been configured for either 5 1 or 6 1 7 1 operation one of these modes but not both is available at any time Ideal for playing music in situations such as a party it places the same signal at the front left and surround left and front right and surround right speakers The center channel is fed a summed mono mix of the in phase material of the left and right channels Surround This mode turns off all surround proce
113. ossible If it appears that only a few functions operate check 3 Within ten seconds press the Surround Mode to see whether another code set will work with more Selector Channel Down Button p buttons PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE 33 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE e When a button is pressed on the AVR 230 remote the red light under the Input Selector for the product being operated should flash briefly If the Device Control Selector flashes for some but not all buttons for a particular product it does NOT indicate a problem with the remote but rather that no function is programmed for the button being pushed Volume Punch Through The AVR 230 s remote may be programmed to oper ate the Volume Control and Mute func tions of either the TV or the AVR 230 in conjunction with any of the devices controlled by the remote For example since the AVR 230 will likely be used as the sound system for TV viewing you may wish to have the AVR 230 s volume activated although the remote is set to run the TV Either the AVR 230 or TV volume control may be associated with any of the remote s devices To program the remote for Volume Punch Through follow these steps 2 5 1 Press the Input Selector for the unit you wish o have associated with the volume control and the Mute Button at the same time until the red ight appears under the Input Selector the rogram SPL Indicator will flash amber
114. oundtrack Ben with both 5 1 and 2 0 versions of the same sound choices you may have to make some adjustments to The middie number dicates now many alserete sur track When playing a DVD always be certain to check your DVD player usually with the Audio Select button round channel signals are present the type of material on the disc Most discs show this or in a menu screen on the disc to send a full 5 1 e A 2 tells you that separate surround left and right information in the form of a listing or icon on the back feed to the AVR 230 It is also possible for the type of signals are available This will be displayed for Dolby 9f the disc jacket When a disc does offer multiple signal feed to change during the course of a DVD Digital 5 1 and DTS 5 1 programs soundtrac choices you may have to make some playback In some cases the previews of special a adjustments to your DVD player usually with the material will only be recorded in 2 0 audio while the e AT tells you that there is only a single surround Audio Select button or in a menu screen on the disc main feature is available in 5 1 audio The AVR 230 encgded surtound channel This wil appear for to send a full 5 1 feed to the AVR 230 It is also pos will automatically sense changes to the bitstream and Dolby Digital bitstrearna that Neve nani encoding sible for the type of signal feed to change during the channel count and reflect them in these indicators e A 0
115. puts to these jacks DVD Component Video Inputs Connect the Y Pr Pb component video outputs of a DVD player to these jacks 8 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS Component Video Monitor Outputs Connect these outputs to the component video inputs of a video projector or monitor When a source connected to one of the Component Video Inputs Q is selected the signal will be sent to these jacks AC Power Cord Connect the AC power cord to a non switched AC wall outlet Switched AC Accessory Outlet These outlets may be used to power any device you wish to have turned on when the AVR 230 is turned on Unswitched AC Accessory Outlet This outlet may be used to power any AC device The power will remain on at this outlet regardless of whether the AVR 230 is on or off NOTE The total power consumption of all devices connected to the accessory outlets should not exceed 100 watts Optical Digital Audio Output Connect this jack to the optical digital input connector on a CD R RW MiniDisc or other digital recorder A Coaxial Digital Audio Output Connect this jack to the coaxial digital input of a CD R RW MiniDisc or other digital recorder S Video Monitor Output If any of the input sources used in your system have S Video connec tions to the AVR connect this jack to the S Video input on your television projector or other video display Coaxial Digital Audio Inputs Connect the coax igital output from
116. r amplifier When you have completed your selection for the back surround channels press the W Button 3 on the remote to move the cursor to SUBWOOFER Press the lt gt Buttons on the remote to select the option that best describes your system The choices available for the subwoofer position will depend on the settings for the other speakers particu larly the front left right positions SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 19 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION If the front left right speakers are set to SMALL of the settings please proceed by pressing the A particularly those with full range front speakers that are the subwoofer will automatically be set to SUB Button so that the cursor moves back up to the used for both movies and music may prefer that dif which is the on position top of the list of setting options Press the amp W erent crossover points be used when listening to Buttons so that X OVER is highlighted and music through a CD player as opposed to a movie If the front left right speakers are set to LARGE the menu data will change to the screen shown in rom a DVD player VCR or cable satellite set top three options are available Figure 6 f you wish to customize the speaker settings and out e If no subwoofer is connected to the AVR 230 N put levels for each input make certain that the cursor press the lt gt Buttons on the re
117. r location when the sound is at that speaker est tone as shown on page 29 A a ae nu RARE NOTES When all channels have an equal volume level the p e Remember to verify that the speakers have bee adjustment is complete To exit this menu press the If you find that the output levels chosen by EzSet are properly connected As the test noise circulates A Buttons until the on screen cursor is either uncomfortably low or high you may repeat the listen to make certain that the sound comes fro next to the BACK TO MASTER MENU line procedure Return to Step 2 and adjust the master the speaker position shown in the on screen and then press the Set Button to return to the volume either slightly higher or lower to accommodate display and by the flashing indication dil MASTER MENU your particular room layout and your tastes You may Speaker Channel Input Indicators BJ If the repeat this procedure as many times as necessary to sound from a speaker location does NOT match the he us Dey a a ol ds achieve a desired result In order to prevent possible position indicated in the display turn the AVR 230 an in thisTashlon the Test damage to your hearing or your equipment we off using the Main Power Switch R and check B a i sorsas e bution i aod the emphasize that you should avoid setting the master the speaker wiring or connections to external power u llb a ie p i Th volume above 0dB amplifiers to make certain that each speaker is test tone will begin t
118. re that portion of the display returns channel data to make certain that it matches the audio th d mode indicat logo informati the back of a DVD pack Channel Input Indicators PF on the front panel Surround Mode Types sick when the disc contains a full 5 1 or 3 2 1 sig and R indicators will light as analog signals have i only left and right channels For Dolby Digital and DTS sources a three digit indi nal When this happens check the audio output set cation will appear showing the number of channels tings for your DVD player or the audio menu selections Digital signals however may have two five six or present in the data An example of this type of display for the specific disc being played to make certain that seven channels depending on the program material is 3 2 1 the player is sending the correct signal to the AVR he method of transmission and the way in which it a es was encoded When a digital signal is playing the let The first number indicates how many discrete front PCM Playback Indications ers in these indicators will light in response to the channel signals are present PCM is the abbreviation for Pulse Code Modulation specific signal being received It is important to note e 3 tells you that separate front left center and which is the type of digital signal used for standard CD hat although Dolby Digital for example is referred to ht ia wall he cf playback and other non Dolby Digital and non DTS as a 5
119. remote is being programmed to operate another device changer or carousel press the Numeric Keys for the preset number this button is pressed with the Input Selector Button Transport Controls These buttons do not have e E i Pa ai e 6 0 begin Le ie do die See page any functions for the AVR 230 but they may be pag 32 for more information on programming the remote programmed for the forward reverse play operation Delay Prev Ch Press this button to begin EzSet Sensor Microphone The sensor micro of a wide variety of CD or DVD players and audio or the process for setting the delay times used by the phone for the EzSet microphone is behind these slots video cassette recorders See page 36 for more AVR 230 when processing surround sound After When using the remote to calibrate speaker output information pressing this button the delay times are entered by levels using EzSet be sure that you do not hold the Z Stereo Mode Select Button When the button pressing the Set Button D and then using the remote in a way that covers these slots See page 21 ae a Buttons to change the setting Press the for more information on using EzSet is pressed so that DSP SURR OFF appears in Set Button again t lete th gain to complete the process the Lower Display Line Egi the AVR will operate in See page 20 for more information a bypass mode with true fully analog two channel 12 MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS INSTAL
120. rround back speakers installed and Dolby Digital chosen as the surround mode When the speaker to listening position distance has been entered for all active speaker positions press the a v Buttons until the on screen cursor is next to BACK TO MASTER MENU and press the Set Button e delay settings may be changed at any time ectly from the remote control by pressing the elay Button CENTER DELAY will ppear in the Lower Display Line KY but you ay press the A w Buttons to select any the speaker groups a D oO ne ess the Set Button X when the desired speaker group appears and then press the w Buttons again to enter the distance from the speaker to e listening position Press the Set Button q9 again to enter the data You may then press the a w Buttons to select another speaker group to repeat the procedure as needed or wait five seconds for the system to return to normal operation os Output Level Adjustment Output level adjustment is a key part of the configura tion of any surround sound product It is particularly important for a digital receiver such as the AVR 230 as correct outputs ensure that you hear soundtracks with the proper directionality and intensity IMPORTANT NOTES e Listeners are often confused abou e surround channels While some assume that sound should always be coming from each speaker ost of the time there will be little or no sound in e surround channels
121. ry wipe it with a soft cloth dampened with mild soapy water then a fresh cloth with clean water Wipe dry immediately with a dry cloth NEVER use benzene aerosol cleaners thinner alcohol or any other volatile cleaning agent Do not use abrasive cleaners as they may damage the finish of metal parts Avoid spraying insecticide near the unit Moving the Unit Before moving the unit be certain to disconnect any interconnection cords with other components and make certain that you disconnect the unit from the AC outlet Important Information for the User This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules The limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer ence in a residential installation This equipment gener ales uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communication However there is no guarantee that armful interference will not occur in a particular instal lation If this equipment does cause harmful interfer ence to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures E Reorient or reloc
122. s followed by six blinks followed by a one second Direct Code Entry p 7 Mi at you wish to include in the pause followed by ten blinks indicates that the code This method is the easiest way to program your EEE Kota has been set to 160 remote to work with different products aie then VCR TV Hi the For future reference enter the setup codes for the 1 Use the tables in the following pages to determine Mute Button at the same time Hold both equipment in your system here the three digit code or codes that match both the buttons until the red light under the Input Selector product type e g VCR TV and the specific brand says lit and the Program SPL Indicator DVD CD name If there is more than one number for a urns amber and begins flashing The next step brand make note of the different choices ust take place while the red light is on and it VIDIVCR __________VID2 TV 2 Turn on the unit you wish to program into the HIND See ae Na VID3 CBL ___VID3 SAT AVR 230 remote eee 3 Point the AVR 230 remote toward the unit to be VID4 TAPE 3 Press and hold both the Input Selector for programmed and press either the A or Y Button he product you wish to control e g VCR TV and Each press will send out a series of codes Macro Programming he Mute Button at the same time When rom the remote s built in database When the unit he red light under the Input Selector stays being programmed turns off release the A W acros enable you
123. s go out and the Program SPL Indicator l will turn green and flash three times before it Once the AVR 230 s remote has been programmed for NOTE While entering commands for Power On Off of goes out the codes of other devices press the appropriate Input any device during a macro sequence press the Mute Selector to change the remote from controlling Button DO NOT press the actual Power button 5 When the Program SPL Indicator goes the AVR 230 to controlling the additional product When out the Macro has been erased you press any one of the selectors it will briefly flash in 3 When all the steps have been entered press the red to indicate that you have changed the device being Sleep Button to enter the commands The controlled red light under the Input Selectors will blink and then turn off When operating a device other than the AVR 230 the O G controls may not correspond exactly to the function Example To program the Macro 1 button so that it printed on the remote or button Some command ne p hie AVR 230 1V and Canle box low 4 5 C6 C7 such as the volume control are the same as they are pone 8 9 Go nt with the AVR 230 Other buttons will change their e Press the Macro 1 Button D and Mute function so that they correspond to a secondary label Button at the same time and then release he remote For example the Sleep and Surround 0 hem mode selector bu
124. s and the right side of increase the frequency This button may also be used to appear as one of these indicators Note that when the he button to tune higher frequency stations When the switch between Stereo and Mono modes for FM radio unit is turned on the entire list of available modes will uner is in the Manual mode each tap will increase or reception When weak reception is encountered press light briefly and then revert to normal operation with decrease the frequency by one increment When the he button so that MANUAL appears in the Lower only the active mode indicator illuminated uner receives a strong enough signal for adequate i i f isola reception MANUAL TUNED will appear in the cae ami back EEL Speaker Channel Input Indicators Trese in on screen display and the Lower Display Line E o Stereo mode See page 28 for more information on cars eS enn Dat Me speaker When the tuner is the Auto mode press the button using the tuner ype selected for each channel and the coming data once and the tuner will scan for a station with accept signal configuration The left center right right surround able signal strength When the next station with a EE Optical 3 Digital Input Connect the optical digital and left surround speaker indicators are composed of strong signal is tuned the scan will stop and the on audio output of an audio or video product to this jack three boxes while the subwoofer is a single box The screen display and Lower Display Lin
125. sets After a reset the unit will be operation of the system s memory or microprocessor returned to the factory presets and all settings for hese items must be reentered To correct this problem first unplug the unit from the pause reconnect the AC power cord and check the have been an electronic discharge or severe AC line units operation If the system still malfunctions a sys interference that has corrupted the memory or tem reset may clear the problem icroprocessor To clear the AVR 230 s entire system memory includ hese steps do not solve the problem consult an ing tuner presets output level settings delay times and authorized Harman Kardon service center speaker configuration data press and hold the Tone Mode Button E button for three seconds The unit will turn on automatically 48 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE AVR 230 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Audio Section AM Tuner Section Stereo Mode Frequency Range 230 1710kHz Continuous Average Power FTC Signal to Noise Ratio 45dB 65 Watts per channel 20Hz 20kHz Usable Sensitivity Loop 500pV lt 0 07 THD both channels driven into 8 ohms Distortion 1kHz 50 Mod 0 8 Selectivity 10kHz 30dB Six Channel Surround Modes Power per Individual Channel Front L amp R channels Video Section elevision Format NTSC 50 Watts por channel put Level
126. so be tuned directly in either the automatic or manual mode To enter a station s fre quency directly first select the AM or FM band as desired be pressing the AM FM Tuner Select Button Next press the Direct Button D Within five seconds of seeing the DIRECT IN scroll in the Upper Display Line PJ enter the station frequency by pressing the Numeric Keys If you press an incorrect button while entering a direct frequency press the Clear Button to start over NOTE When the FM reception of a station is weak audio quality will be increased by switching to Mono mode by pressing the Tuner Mode Button Ida so that MANUAL appears momentarily in the Lower Display Line ET goes out This will also activate manual tuning mode Preset Tuning Using the remote up to 30 stations may be stored in the AVR 230 s memory for easy recall using the front panel controls or the remote To enter a station into the memory first tune the station using the steps outlined above Then 1 Press the Memory Button on the remote Two underscore lines will appear at the far right side of the Upper Display Line FX 2 Within five seconds press the Numeric Keys D corresponding to the location where you wish to ore this station s frequency Once entered the eset number will appear in the Upper Display s p Line BX R s epeat the process after tuning any additional ations to be preset Recalling Preset Stations
127. ssing and presents the pure left and right channel presentation of two channel stereo programs Off Stereo 26 OPERATION OPERATION OPTICAL or COAXIAL inputs as they The last number indicates whether there is a discrete As long as your DVD player is set for 6 channel out appear in the Upper Display Line FX or on screen low frequency effects LFE channel This is the 1 in put the AVR 230 will automatically sense changes to display When the digital source is playing the the common abbreviation of 5 1 sound and is a he bitstream and channel count and reflect them in AVR 230 will automatically detect which type of digital special channel that contains only bass frequencies hese indicators data stream is being decoded and display that infor mation in the Upper Display Line FE e A 1 tells you that an LFE channel is present Speaker Channel Indicators Leas vo This will be displayed for Dolby Digital 5 1 and n addition to the bitstream indicators the AVR 230 Digital Bitstream Indications DTS 5 1 programs as available eatures a set of unique channel input indicators that When a digital source is playing the AVR 230 senses e A O indicates that there is no LFE channel infor ell you how many channels of digital information are the type of bitstream da
128. t Note that this setting is temporary in that regardless of sound field mode or the Digital Select Button qj alternate functions for the remote s buttons any changes the display will always return to full bright o change a digital input and then press one of these ness when the AVR is turned on In addition the Power buttons to scroll through the list of options or to Power Off Button Press this button to place the Indicator PA will always remain at full brightness increase or decrease a setting The sections in this AVR 230 or a selected device in the Standby mode regardless of the setting This is to remind you that the anual describing the individual features and functions Note that this will turn off the main room functions but if AVR is still turned on contain specific information on using these buttons the Multiroom system is activated it will continue to or each application function Test Button Press this button to begin the sequence used to calibrate the AVR 230 s output levels lt gt Buttons These buttons are used to change IR Transmitter Window Point this window See page 21 for more information on calibrating the he menu selection or setting during some of the setup towards the AVR 230 when pressing buttons on the AVR 230 procedures for the AVR 230 remote to make certain that infrared commands are properly received Sleep Button Press this button to place the unit Set Button This button is used to enter settings
129. t Up Up Up Up Up Up 26 Speaker Menu Speaker Adjust Menu Intro Scan enu Menu enu enu 2 7 ove Adjust Left Left Left Left Left Left 28 Set Set Enter Enter Enter Enter Ente 29 gt ove Adjust Right Right Right Right Right Righ 30 Digital Exit Digital Input Select Open Close Exit Exit Exit Exi 31 Y ove Adjust Down Down Down Down Down Down 32 Delay Prev Ch Delay Adjust Return Open Close Prev Channel Prev Channel Prev Channel 33 li 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 34 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 35 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 36 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 37 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 38 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 39 7 ie 7 7 T 7 7 7 40 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 41 Tun M Tuner Mode Chapter Repeat 42 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 43 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 44 Memory Memory Audio Time 36 FUNCTION LIST FUNCTION LIST No Button Name AVR Function DVD CD CD R Tape VCR VID1 TV VID2 CBL VID3 SAT VID3 45 Tune Up Tune Up Next Chapter Track Direct Cancel Sleep 46 Direct Direct Tuner Entry Angle Random Play FAV FAV 47 Clear Clear Clear Clea Clear Clear Bypass Next 48 Preset Up Preset Tune Up Slow Forward 10 Music Alt 49 Tune Down Tune Down Prev Chapter Track Increment 50 OSD OSD Program OSD OSD OSD OSD 51 D Skip Disc Skip Disc Skip 52 Preset Down Preset Tune Down Slow Rev 53 M1 acro 1 54 M2 acro 2 55 M3 acro 3 56 M4 acro 4 57 Dolby Dolby Modes 58 DT
130. t of these programs Group Selector FA until the Stereo modes appear in DTS signal as indicated by a DTS logo on the player s at the Dolby Laboratories Web site at www dolby com the on screen display and Lower Display Line ET ront panel Early DVD players may not be able to play Next press the Surround Mode Select Button EJ DTS encoded DVDs This does not indicate a problem Even when a program is not listed as carrying intentional until SURROUND OFF appears in the on screen with the AVR 230 as some players cannot pass the surround information you may find that the Pro Logic Il display and Lower Display Line ET DTS signal through to the digital outputs If you are i Logic 7 Enhanced or DTS Neo 6 VMAx and the Hall or doubt as to the capability of your DVD player to handle Theater modes often deliver enveloping surround pre Digital Audio Playback DTS discs consult the player s owner s manual sentations through the use of the natural information Digital audio is a major advancement over older analog present in all stereo recordings surround processing systems such as Dolby Pro Logic NOTE Some DVD players have a default setting tha it delivers five discrete channels left front center right does not pass through the DTS signal Before playing Surrou 1d odes may be changed at any time by front left surround and right surround Each channel DVDs with a DTS soundtrack make certain that the using either the front panel or remote control To reproduces f
131. ta that is present Using this mation available However even when there is no being received and or whether the digital signal is A o a will ae dedicated LFE channel low frequency sound will interrupted See Figure 9 Cally DE Selected FOr example IISUEAMS wi be present at the subwoofer output when the cause the unit to switch to DTS decoding and Dolby speaker configuration is set to show the presence CT R Digital bitstreams will enable Dolby Digital decoding of subwoofer When the unit senses PCM data from CDs or LDs you LFE ay select any of the standard surround modes such When Dolby Digital 3 2 1 or DTS 3 2 1 signals are as Dolby Pro Logic II or Logic 7 Since the range of being played the AVR will automatically switch the lt D available surround modes is dependent on the type of proper surround mode and no other processing may digital data that is present the AVR 230 uses a variety be selected When a Dolby Digital signal with a 3 1 0 SBL SBRI of indicators and messages to let you know what type or 2 0 0 signal is detected you may select any of the ab of signal is present These messages will appear shortly Dolby surround modes igure after an input or surround mode is changed and they These indicators are the L C R LFE SL SR SBL SBR will remain in the Lower Display Line Ed for abou It is always a good idea to check the readout for the na s letters that are inside the center boxes of the Speaker ive seconds befo
132. tem Configuration Memory performance of your remote control covered by the AVR 230 warranty and may not be cov The AVR 230 features an advanced emory system ered by the projector TV sets warranty at enables you to establish different co figurations 4 Install the three supplied AAA batteries in the or the digital input surround mode delay tr o and remote as shown Be certain to follow the The AVR 230 has two on screen display modes output levels for each input source T is fl exibility and polarity indicators that are on the top of Semi OSD and Full OSD When making configura enables you to customize the way in which you listen the battery compartment tion adjustments it is recommended that the Full OSD each source and have the AVR 230 memorize mode be used This will place an option listing on the ose settings This means for example that you screen making it easier to view the available options ay use different output levels es ISIEN sources Once these settings are made they will auto Making Configuration Adjustments atically be recalled whenever you select that input In The full OSD system is available by pressing the addition to the settings listed above which always vary OSD Button When this button is pressed the with the input you may also choose to set different MASTER MENU Figure 1 will appear and speaker configurations for size and crossover frequency adjustme
133. ter channel speaker If possible adjust all front loudspeakers so that they are aimed at ear height when you are seated in the listening position Using these guidelines you ll find that it takes some experimentation to find the correct location for the front speakers in your particular installation Don t be afraid to ove things around until the system sounds correct Optimize your speakers so that audio transitions across he front of the room sound smooth and sounds from all speakers appear to arrive at the listening position at he same time without delay from the center speaker compared to the left and right speakers When the AVR 230 is used in 5 1 channel operation the preferred location for surround speakers is on the side walls of the room at or slightly behind the listen ing position In a 6 1 channel system both side sur round speakers and a back surround speaker are required The center of the speaker should face into the room The speakers should be located so thal SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Center Front Speaker TEI TIEN t No more than 24 a El Left Front Right Front Speaker Speaker A Front channel speaker installation with direct view TV sets or rear screen projectors TV or Projection Screen Center Front Speaker Left Front Speaker Right Front Speaker No more
134. than 6 feet when rear mounted speakers are used Rear Wall Mounting B Rear wall speaker mounting using the positions marked 7 1 is an alternate location for 5 1 systems and it should also be used for full 7 1 systems when an optional external power amplifier is used to power the rear speakers When the AVR s internal amplifier only is used for a 6 1 speaker configuration the position marked 6 1 should be used At least 6 inches from ceiling At least 2 feet the bottom of the cabinet is at least two feet higher than the listeners ears when the listeners are seated in the desired area Rear surround speaker mounting locations will vary according to the requirements of your specific system If you are using the AVR 230 s internal amplifiers only e rear surround speaker should be mounted as close as possible to the center of the rear wall for a 6 1 system If an optional external power amplifier is vailable so that both the Surround Back Left and urround Back Right channels are in use place the peakers on the rear wall as shown in the diagram elow left The rear wall location may also be used in ace of side wall mounting in 5 1 systems when it is ot practical to place the main surround speakers at e sides of the room fab icp SZ o S A As with the side speakers rear surround speakers should be located so that the bottom of the cabinet
135. to easily repeat frequently used it and the Program SPL Indicator turns Button as that is your indication that the combinations of commands with the press of a single amber and begins flashing release the buttons correct code is in use button on the AVR 230 s remote control Once pro t is important that you begin the next step within 4 Press the Input Selector the red light under grammed a macro will send out up to 9 different 20 seconds he Input Selector will flash three times before emote codes in a predetermined sequential order 4 Point the AVR 230 s remote toward the unit to be Gi g dark to rem the entry P ea a je ae je oe program ed and enter the first three digit code 5 ry al of the functions on the remote to nake cer asks The AVR 230 s remote can store up to five using the Numeric Keys 3 If the unit turns off ain that the product operates Keep in mind that separate macro command sequences one that is he correct code has been entered Press the Input any manufacturers use a number of different associated with the Power On Button and four Selector again and no e that the red light will co binations of codes and it is a good idea to ore that are accessed by pressing the Macro lash three times before going dark to confirm the ake certain that not only the power control Buttons D entry works but also the volume channel and transport l controls as appropriate If all functions do not work Press the Mute Button and the Macr
136. tputs of that device to the Front Panel Inputs FN Pa A device connected here is selected as the Video 4 input and the digital inputs must be assigned to the Video 4 input See page 17 for more information on input configuration Video Connection Notes e When the component video jacks are used the on screen menus are not visible and you must switch to the standard composite or S Video input on your TV to view them e The AVR 230 will accept either standard composite S Video or Y Pr Pb component video signals However it will not convert composite or S signals to component video When connecting a video source to the AVR 230 you may use either composite component or S Video but only one type of video may be connected for each device When more than one video format is used it is necessary to make a separate connection from the AVR to your video display for each format For example if both composite and component sources are connected to the AVR 230 both the composite and component video monitor outputs must be connected to the appropriate inputs on your video display System and Power Connections The AVR 230 is designed for flexible use with multi room systems external control components and power amplifiers Remote Control Extension If the receiver is placed behind a solid or smoked glass cabinet door the obstruction may prevent the remote sensor from receiving commands In this event an opti
137. ts NOTE Once a program has been encoded with matrix take the analog output signals from an optional exter DTS encoded soundtracks are available on select DVD surround information it retains the surround information nal DVD Audio or SACD player or another source and LD discs as well as on special audio only DTS as long as the program is broadcast in stereo Thus device and carry them straight through to the volume discs You may use any LD or CD player equipped vies with surround sound may be decoded via any control without any further digital processing with a digital output to play DTS encoded discs with of the analog surround modes such as Pro Logic II the AVR 230 All that is required is to connect the Cinema Logic 7 Cinema or DTS Neo 6 Cinema when To listen to a program in traditional two channel stereo player s output to either an Optical or Coaxial Input they are broadcast via conventional TV stations cable using the front left and front right speakers only plus on the rear panel or front panel FEE pay TV and satellite transmission In addition a growing the subwoofer if installed and configured press the number of made fortelevision programs sports broad Stereo Button until SURR OFF appears in the order to listen to DVDs encoded with DTS sound casts radio dramas and music CDs are also recorded in Lower Display Line KY or press the Surround Mode racks the DVD player must be compatible with the surround sound You may view a lis
138. ttons also function as the Channel Up 7 and Channel Down buttons when operating most TV ote that the Program SPL Indicator will sets VCRs or cable boxes The Channel Up Down lash amber indication is printed directly on the remote For many a e Press the AVR Selector dard CD players cassette decks VCRs and DVD tions the standard function icons are printed o e Press the Mute Button to store the op of the buttons AVR 230 s Power On command a For some products however the function of a particu ar button does not follow the command printed o he remote In order to see which function a butto controls consult the Function List tables on pages 36 and 37 To use those tables first check the type o device being controlled e g TV VCR Next look at the remote control diagram in Figure 11 Note tha each button has a number on it e Press the VID 2 Input Selector Button to indicate the next command is for TV Power On e Press the Mute Button to store the TV Power On Command a e Press the VID 3 Input Selector Button to indicate the next command is for Cable Power On To find out what function a particular button has fo a specific device find the button number on the Function List and then look in the column for the device you are controlling For example button number 46 is the Direct button for the AVR 230
139. ucts You may make a connection j Hi Tuner Band Selector Press this button to tum to either jack at any time but not to both simultaneously PAA E the AVR on and to select the Tuner as the input Press E Upper Display Line Depending on the units sta it again to switch between the AM and FM frequency El Video 4 Audio Input Jacks These audio jacks tus a variety of messages will appear here In normal bands See page 28 for more information on the tuner may be used for temporary connection to video operation this line will show current input source and games or portable audio video products such as which analog or digital input is in use When the tuner is iD Set Button When making choices during the camcorders and portable audio players the input this line will identify the station as AM or FM setup and configuration process press this button l and show the frequency and preset number if any to enter the desired setting into the AVR 230 s memory EP Bass Control Turn this control to modify the low frequency output of the left right channels by as much ET Lower Display Line Depending on the units sta E Digital Input Selector Press this button to as 10dB tus a variety of messages will appear here In normal select one of the digital inputs or the analog input for operation the current surround mode will show here any source See pages 25 28 for more information FX Balance Control Turn this control to change the on digital audio rel
140. ull frequency range 20Hz to 20kHz and settings in you DvD player have been properly adjusted select a new surround mode from the front panel first ifi so that DTS audio is passed through Consult the offers dramatically improved dynamic range and sig press the Surround Mode Group Selector Button cant improvements to signal to noise ratios In addition until a mode from the desired major surround digital systems have the capability to deliver an additional mode group such as Dolby DTS or Logic 7 is select c annel that is specifically devoted to low frequency ed Next press the Surround Mode Selector Button formation This is the 1 channel referred to when you owners manual for your DVD player for more information on making these settings Selecting a Digital Source itn individ ia l To utilize either digital mode you must have properly BED ocea yep ele nadya en Ne see these systems described as 3 1 6 1 or 7 1 connected a digital source to the AVR 230 Connect To select a surround mode using the remote press The bass channel is separate from the other channels the digital outputs from DVD players HDTV receivers the button for the major surround mode group that but since it is intentionally bandwicth limited sound satellite systems or CD players to the Optical or
141. ull the plug never pull the cord If you do not intend to use the unit for any considerable length of time disconnect the plug from the AC outlet Do Not Open the Cabinet There are no user serviceable components inside this product Opening the cabinet may present a shock hazard and any modification to the product will void your guarantee If water or any metal object such as a paper clip wire or a staple accidentally falls inside the unit disconnect it from the AC power source immedi ately and consult an authorized service center CATV or Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to this product be certain that it is grounded so as to pro vide some protection against voltage surges and static charges Section 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA No 70 1984 provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding e e ectrodes and requirements of the grounding ectrode NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER This reminder is provided to call the CATV Cable TV system installer s attention to article 820 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and in par ticular specifies that the cable ground shall be con nected to the grounding system of the
142. ur Preamp Output Jacks on the AVR 230 to the ii ne o e Cables that are run inside walls should have the appro input jacks on the amplifier for the channels to be noul Jack One analog co ne priate markings to indicate listing with UL CSA or other USEd The speakers to be used with the external aes Sede Ha GAOT a appropriate testing agency standards Questions about amplifier are then connected to the appropriate the AVR 230 eee running cables inside walls should be referred to your output terminals on the power amplifier not those installer or a licensed electrician who is familiar with on the AVR 3 Connect the output of any digital sources such as the NEC and or the applicable local building codes in Since the AVR 230 is designed with a full seven chan a CD or DVD changer or player advanced video yovlarga nel audio path for use with modes such as Dolby les os ous dighal Wien co necting wires to the speakers be certain to Digital EX and Logic 7 7 1 you may also wish to use computer ae card to t a tical nn observe prop r polarty Note that the positive t ter T n sis M cn Di dore p minal of each speaker connection may carry a specific Su round channels in your system This is done by igital Audio Inputs AHR color code as noted on page 7 However many connecting the SBL and SBR Preamp Out Jacks _ 4 Connect the coaxial or optical Digital Audio Outputs Speakers still use a red terminal for the positive T TME AVR JOINE k ae oni ee st o
143. use the a w Buttons to raise or lower the level DO NOT use the volume control as this will alter the reference setting Once the change has been made press the Set Button gt and then press the w Buttons o select the next output channel location that you wish to adjust To adjust the subwoofer level press he a w Buttons until WOOFER LEV appears in the Lower Display Line ki Repeat the procedure as needed until all channels requiring adjustment have been set When all adjust ents have been made and no further adjustments are made for five seconds the AVR 230 will return to normal operation The channel output for any input may also be adjusted using the full OSD on screen menu system First set the volume to a comfortable listening level using the Volume Control 3 f Then press the OSD Button to bring up the MASTER MENU Figure 1 Press the W Button until the on screen gt cursor is next to the CHANNEL ADJUST line Press the Set Button to activate the CHANNEL ADJUST menu Once the menu appears on your video screen first use the A V Buttons 3 to move the on screen gt cursor so that it is next to the TEST TONE ine Press the lt gt Buttons so that OFF appears This will turn off the test tone and allow you o use your external test disc or other source material as the reference Then use the amp W Buttons qf o select the channels to be adjusted At each channel
144. ut selects the surround mode category and within each The first step in configuring the AVR 230 is to configure assignment of those ca egories there will be a choice of the each input Once an input is selected all settings for specific mode options The choice of modes wil he Digital Input Surround Mode and Delay Timing wil When all needed adjustments have been ade press vary according to the speaker configuration in your attach themselves to that input and be stored in a the W Button until the gt cursor is ext to system When the SURR BACK line of the onvolatile memory This means that once made the BACK TO MASTER MENU to continue with SPEAKER SETUP menu Figure 5 is set to selection of an input will automatically recall those set the system configuration NONE the AVR 230 will be configured for 5 l ings For that reason the procedures described below channel operation and only the modes appropriate to ust be repeated for each input source so that you Surround Setup a five speaker system will appear When the SURR ave the opportunity to customize each source to your The next step is to set the surround mode you wish BA CK i e ofthe SPEAKER SETUP menu specific listening requirements However once made o use with the input that was previously selected in Figure 5 is set to SMALL or LARGE the hey need not be changed again unless you need to he INPUT menu Since surround modes are a AVR 230 will be configured for 6 1 7 1 channel oper alt
145. wever us the Power Indicator A will turn blue and The semi OSD system is also available allowing you once the DSP processing system is used the first time he accent light inside the Volume Control Bg to make adjustments directly by pressing the appro for any input the speaker settings will automatically will also light up to remind you that the unit is priate buttons on the front panel or remote control for default to Small at all positions with the subwoofer urned on the specific parameter to be adjusted For example to set to LFE The default setting for all sources using change the digital input for any of the sources press an analog input is the Logic 7 Music mode although Using the On Screen Display the Digital Select Button and then press the Dolby Digital or DTS will automatically be selected as When making the following adjustments you may find A Buttons to scroll through the list of appropriate when a source with digital encoding is it easier to use the AVR 230 s on screen display sys options as they appear in the on screen display or the in use When a Dolby Digital 2 0 source is detected tem These easy to read displays give you a clear pic Lower Display Line Kid he AVR 230 will automatically add Dolby Pro Logic Il ture of the current status of the unit and make it easy processing to see which speaker delay input or digital selectio To use the full OSD menu system press the OSD you are making Button When t
146. y the surround sound processor oD You are now ready to power up the AVR 230 to begin hese final adjustments 1 Make certain that the AC power cord is firmly inserted into an unswitched AC outlet To maintain the units safety rating DO NOT substitute the power cord for one with lower current capacity SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 15 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 2 Press the Main Power Switch R in until it IMPORTANT NOTE When viewing the on screen semi OSD system is used in conjunction with the dis atches and the word OFF on the top of the menus using a CRT based projector plasma display or crete configuration buttons the on screen display will switch disappears inside the front panel Note that any direct view CRT monitor or television it is important show the current menu selection That selection will he Power Indicator FA will turn amber that they not be left on the screen for an extended period also be shown in the Upper Display Line P or indicating that the unit is in the Standby mode of time The constant display of a static image such as the Lower Display Line Ei depending on which these menus or video game images may cause the parameter is being adjusted 3 Remove the protective plastic film from the front image to be permanently burned into the projection panel lens If left in place the film will affect the tubes plasma screen or CRT This type of damage is not Setting the Sys
147. you to use the same speaker con he delay settings to those required by the surround figuration crossover settings and output levels for all mode in use The factory default setting for all speaker positions is inputs or to have different settings for each input In 100Hz If that setting is acceptable for all channels most cases the factory default setting of GLOBAL then no adjustments are needed and you may skip will be appropriate as most listeners do not need to this section However should you wish to change one have individualized settings However some listeners 20 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Delay times are only adjustable for the Dolby modes so you will notice that the DEL AY menu may not be accessed when any other mode such as a DTS or Logic 7 option has been selected In addition when a on Dolby Digital mode such as Dolby 3 Stereo or Pro Logic Il is selected adjustments may be made to he Surround speakers only To set the delay time for a specific input t DELAY ADJUST menu Figure 7 should be visible on your on screen display If the system is not already at that point press the OSD Button to bring up the MAS TER MENU press the w Button until the on screen cursor is pointing at the DELAY ADJUST line Press the Set Button to call up the menu oO NOTE In order to adjust the Delay settings for the surround back channels a Dolby Digital or DTS source must be playing This enables the system to act

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