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1. OSD Button Press this button to activate the On Screen Display OSD system used to set up or adjust the AVR 2255 parameters Macro Buttons Press these buttons to store or recall a Macro which is a preprogrammed sequence of commands stored in the remote See page 33 for more information on storing and recalling macros Transport Controls These buttons do not have any functions with the AVR 225 but they may be pro grammed for the forward reverse play operation of a wide variety of CD or DVD players and audio or video cassette recorders See page 34 for more information on programming the Transport Control Punch Through capability of the remote 19 Skip Up Down Buttons These buttons have no direct function with the AVR 225 but when used with a compatibly programmed CD or DVD changer they Will change the track or chapter of the disc currently being played in the changer 629 Disc Skip Button This button has no direct function for the AVR 225 but when used with a com patibly programmed CD or DVD changer it will change the disc currently being played in the changer See page 33 for more information on using the remote with other devices 61 Preset Up Down When the tuner is in use press these buttons to scroll through the stations programmed into the AVR 225 s memory When some source devices such as CD players VCRs and cassette decks are selected using the device Input Selectors these buttons
2. DIS DOD OPT123 COAX123 ANALOG AUTO TUNED ST MEM PRESET rr dB WA NZ MA NZ IN PIN INL JN PIN Em OOD DIPL 001357 OSD DSP VMAx NF LOGIC7 CM Test Tone aker Channel DigitalSelect Delay 9 RK Input Source Selector Tuning Mode Selector IK Digital Optical 3 Input Digital Coax 3 J ack EIE Video 4 Video Input J acks Video 4 Audio Input acks Bass Control Balance Control Treble Control 2 Volume Control E Power Indicator This LED will be illuminated in amber when the unit is in the Standby mode to signal that the unit is ready to be turned on When the unit is in operation the indicator will turn green Should the indicator turn red turn the unit off using the Main Power Switch check the speaker Wire connections to make certain that there are no short circuits E Headphone J ack This jack may be used to listen to the AVR 2255 output through a pair of headphones Be certain that the headphones have a standard 1 4 stereo phone plug Note that the main room speakers will automatically be turned off when the headphone jack is in use 3 Selector Buttons When you are establishing the AVR 2255 configuration settings use these buttons to Sawa Digital Input 876445 Optical 3 Coaxial 3 S Video ip in 1 15 1 Set Button PZ Input Indicators PR Delay
3. TUNING PRESET en SPL Button 6 Channel Direct Input Cv wj D w Ce 9 CusD I Mute EzSet Sensor Microphone NOTE The function names shown here are each p button s feature when used with the AVR 225 Most buttons have additional functions when used with e s other devices See pages 36 37 for a list of these functions SKIP 9 Q o go 8 9 90099 9 e harman kardon AVR 225 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 11 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT NOTE The AVR 225 s remote may be programmed to control up to eight devices including the AVR 225 Before using the remote it is important to remember to press the Input Selector Button that corresponds to the unit you wish to operate In addition the AVR 225 s remote is shipped from the factory to operate the AVR 225 and most Harman Kardon CD or DVD players and cassette decks The remote Is also capable of operating a wide variety of other products using the control codes that are part of the remote Before using the remote with other products follow the instructions on page 32 to program the proper codes for the products in your system It is also important to remember that many of the but tons on the remote take on different functions depend ing on the product selected using the device control selectors The descriptions shown here primarily detail the functions of the remote when it is used to o
4. DIGITAL CENTER DELAY SURR DELAY ms NIGHT RETURN TO MENU Figure 4 Since the factory default for all inputs is Stereo the phrase SURR OF F will initially appear in highlighted video Figure 3 To change the surround mode while the cursor is next to the surround line press the lt gt Buttons XD until the desired surround mode s name appears in the highlighted video As the modes are changed a green LED will also light next to the mode names in the Surround Mode Indicators the front panel Note that the data lines next to the items in the screen display will show either numbers or a series of dashes depending on whether or not the specific parameter is adjustable For example the Center Delay and Night Mode items are only adjustable for Dolby Digital and the Delay Time is only adjusted for Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic Il Note also that Dolby Digital and DTS will only appear as choices Figure 4 when a digital input was previously selected Depending on the surround mode selected you may now proceed to change the delay time For Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic Il pressing the a v D buttons on the remote will take you to the delay settings Delay Settings If Dolby Digital or Dolby Pro Logic Il is selected as the surround mode for an input you may need to adjust the delay time setting Note that the delay time is not adjustable for any other modes Due to the differ
5. J ENSEN 048 JVC 018 048 111 132 KENWOOD 020 048 LLOYD 040 LXI 020 040 MAGIN 045 MAGNAVOX 040 MARANTZ 018 MEMOREX 017 020 040 076 MGA 049 MITSUBISHI 049 131 MULTITECH 040 NAD 139 A Sle WW CODES SETUP CODE TABLE VCR Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number NATIONAL 140 NEC 018 048 NORDMENDE 048 OPTIMUS 159 ORION 147 PANASONIC 125 150 167 172 PHILCO 040 PHILIPS 040 015 PORTLAND 094 PULSAR 076 QUASAR 001 125 RADIO SHACK 134 140 142 158 159 RCA 005 124 125 157 172 REALISTIC 017 020 040 045 159 SALORA 020 SAMSUNG 045 095 105 109 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 TMK 013 TOSHIBA 112 155 TOTEVISION 045 UNITECH 045 VECTOR RESEARCH 018 VIDEO CONCEPTS 018 040 VIDEOSONIC 045 WARDS 040 045 112 YAMAHA 018 040 048 ZENITH 040 076 083 SETUP CODES 41 SETUP CODE TABLE CD Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number ADCOM 063 069 AIWA 072 111 118 156 170 AKAI 050 177 184 AUDIO TECHNICA 053 AUDIOACCESS 125 AUDIOFILE 211 BSR 044
6. Memory 44 Tune Up Tune Up Next Chapter Suo ipu PION TE FUNCTION LIST No Button Name AVR Function DVD CD CD R Tape VCR VID1 TV VID1 CBL VID3 SAT VID3 45 Direct Direct Tuner Entry Track Direct 46 Clear Clear Clear Clear Clear Clear Clear Clear 47 Preset Up Preset Tune Up Slow Forward 48 Tune Down Tune Down Prev Chapter Track Increment 49 OSD OSD OSD OSD OSD OSD 50 D Skip Disc Skip Disc Skip Stop Stop 51 Preset Down Preset Tune Down Slow Rev Intro Scan 52 M1 Open Close Open Close Cancel Sleep PPV Cancel 53 M2 Subtitle On Off Repeat Fav Fav 54 M3 Audio Select Random Play Bypass Next 55 M4 Angle Select Music Alt 56 Rewind R Search R Search Rewind Rewind Day Day 57 Play Reverse Play Play Play Play Play 58 Fast Forward F Search F Search Fast Fwd Fast Fwd Day Day 59 Record Record Record Record 60 Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop 61 Pause Pause Pause Pause Pause 62 Skip Down Skip Skip Scan Page Page 63 Skip Up Skip Skip Scan Page Page 1157 27 SETUP CODE TABLE TV Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number A MARK 103 132 ADMIRAL 192 AKAI 123 160 AMPRO 164 ANAM 045 103 106 109 112 122 AOC 103 123 128
7. PZ Digital Inout Selector Main Information Display Channel Select Button Speaker Select Button Test Tone Selector Surround Mode Indicators EI Remote Sensor Window select from the choices available as shown in the Main Information Display 3 Tone Mode Pressing this button enables or dis ables the Bass and Treble tone controls When the button is pressed so that the words TONE IN appear in the Main Information Display the settings of the Bass and Treble IE controls may be used to adjust the output signals When the button is pressed so that the words TONE OUT appear in the Main Information Display the output sig nal will be flat without any bass or treble alteration no matter how the actual Bass and Treble Controls are adjusted Surround Mode Selector Press this button to change the surround mode by scrolling through the list of available modes Note that depending on the type FRONT PANEL CONTROLS FRONT PANEL CONTROLS of input some modes are not always available See page 25 for more information about surround modes E Tuning Selector Press the left side of the button to tune lower frequency stations and the right side of the button to tune higher frequency stations When a Station with a strong signal is reached the Tuned Indicator e will be illuminated in the Main Information Display 3 In Manual tuning mode tap the button lightly and note that the tuner will s
8. Press and hold both the Input Selector for the product you wish to control e g VCR TV and the Mute Button f3 at the same time When the Program SPL Indicator turns amber and begins flashing and the Input Selector turns red release the buttons It is important that you begin the next step within 20 seconds Point the AVR 225 5 remote towards the unit to be programmed and enter the first three digit code number using the Numeric Keys The Program SPL Indicator will change to a flashing green to indicate that a code has been entered If the unit tums off the correct code has been entered Press the Input Selector again and the red light will flash three times before going dark to confirm the entry lf the device to be programmed in does NOT turn off continue to enter three digit code numbers until the equipment turns off At this point the correct code has been entered Press the Input Selector again and the red light under the 32 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE Input Selector will flash three times before going dark to confirm the entry ec Try all of the functions on the remote to make certain that the product operates properly Keep in mind that many manufacturers use a number of different combinations of codes so it is a good idea to make certain that not only the power control but the volume channel and transport controls work as they should If functions do not work properl
9. _ l l W 2222222 I I a Figure 5 Video Connections 4 4 42 Dashed lines indicate coax and optical Dotted lines indicate composite or S Video JENSEN l digital audio connections Choose either type connections S Video is the preferred connection 1222 but not both for each digital audio source when avallable but you may use either type but Optical Coax not both When both composite and S Video sources are connected to the AVR you must also DVD PLAYER connect both outputs from the AVR to your TV Device Connection Options Recommended connections are shown in red but connections may be made to best fit your system requirements Device Input Name Audio Input Connections Audio Output Connections Video Connections CD Player CD CD L R Inputs Optical Digital 1 Not required Not required or 2 or Coaxial Digital 1 or 2 DVD Player DVD Coaxial Digital 1 or 2 Optical Digital 1 Not required DVD Composite or S Video or 2 or DVD L R Inputs VCR Video 1 Video 1 L R Inputs Video 1 L R Outputs Video 1 Composite or S Video Input and Output Cable Box or Video 2 or 3 Video 2 or 3 L R Inputs Optical Digital Not required Video 2 or 3 Composite or Satellite Receiver 1 or 2 or Coaxial Digital 1 or 2 Inputs S Video Input Video Game Video 2 3 or 4 Video 2 3 or 4 L R Inputs Optical Digital Not required Video 2 3 or 4 Composite 1 2 or 3 or
10. each press of the Tuning Selector 162 will Increase the frequency This button may also be used to switch between Stereo and Mono modes for FM radio reception When weak reception Is encountered press the button until the Stereo Indicator z goes out to Switch to Mono reception Press and hold again to Switch back to Stereo mode See page 28 for more information on using the tuner IK Digital Optical 3 Input Connect the optical digital audio output of an audio or video product to this jack When the input is not in use be certain to keep the 6 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS plastic cap installed to avoid dust contamination that might degrade future performance Digital Coax 3 J ack This jack is used for con nection to the output of portable audio devices video game consoles or other products that have a coax digital audio jack IE Video 4 Video Input J acks These jacks may be used for temporary connection to the composite or S Video output of video games camcorders or other portable video products Video 4 Audio Input J acks These audio jacks may be used for temporary connection to video games or portable audio video products such as camcorders and portable audio players Bass Control Tum this control to modify the low frequency output of the left right channels by as much as 100 when the unit is in the Surround Off mode Set this control to a suitable position for your taste or room acoustics Balance
11. harman kardon Power for the Digital Revolution AVR 225 AUDIO VIDEO RECEIVER OWNER S MANUAL harman kardon 225 Volume 27 DO DIGITAL THEATER DS DOD 01123 04123 ANALOG AUTO TUNED ST MEM PRESET dd WA Piri 00 3 STEREO ANT JI JINI JANE S Cai E DIGITAL SCH STEREO SURR OFF 000 DORT 001357 050 DSP VMAx NF LOGIC7 CM DIGITAL HALL Em SURROUND HALL 2 TestTone Speaker Channel Digital Select Delay Bass Treble Balance w Surround Mode w Tuning v Preset w Source Tun Mode C C C Min Max Min Max L R Video 4 Tone Mode Phones Digital Input Optical 3 Coaxial 3 S Video Video L Audio R AUDIO VIDEO RECEIVER AVR 225 3 Introduction 4 Safety Information 4 Unpacking 5 Front Panel Controls 1 Front Panel Information Display 9 RearPanel Connections 11 Remote Control Functions 14 Installation and Connections 16 System Configuration 16 Speaker Selection and Placement 16 System Setup 17 Using the On Screen Display To Make Configuration Adjustments 17 Setting the System Configuration Memories 17 Input Setup 18 Surround Setup 18 Delay Settings 19 Night Mode Settings 19 Speaker Setup 21 Configuring the Surround Off Stereo Modes 21 Stereo Direct Bypass Mode 21 Stereo Digital Mode 21 Output Level Adjustment 21 Using EzSet 22 Manual O
12. again to operate the AVR 225 s functions with the remote AVR Selector Pressing this button will switch the remote so that it will operate the AVR 225 s functions If the AVR 225 is in the Standby mode it will also turn the AVR 225 on AM FM Tuner Select Press this button to select the AVR 225 s tuner as the listening choice Pressing this button when the tuner is already in use will switch between the AM and FM bands QS Test Button Press this button to begin the sequence used to manually calibrate the AVR 225 s output levels To begin automatic calibration using the EzSet feature press the SPL Button D instead of this button See page 21 for more information on calibrating the AVR 225 Sleep Button Press this button to place the unit in the Sleep mode After the time shown in the display the AVR 225 will automatically go into the Standby mode Each press of the button changes the time until turn off in the following order 90 5 80 5 70 60 _ 50 min min min min min 540 _ 30 20 o 10 5 OFF min min min This button is also used to change channels on your TV when the TV is selected and to end the process of creating a macro command See page 33 for more information on creating macros C Surround Mode Selector Press this button to begin the process of changing the surround mode After the button has been pressed use the A W Buttons to select the desired surround mode See page 25 f
13. lt L 111 E B Bitstream Indicators z DTS Mode Indicator Dolby Digital Indicator Dolby Pro Logic II Indicator 3 Dolby 3 Stereo Stereo Indicator OSD Indicator e DSP Mode Indicator s VMAx Mode Indicators Bitstream Indicators When the input is a digital source one of these indicators will light to display the spe cific type of data signal in use z DTS Mode Indicator This indicator lights when a DTS encoded source is playing and DTS Surround decoding is in use Dolby Digital Indicator This indicator lights when a Dolby Digital source is being played and Dolby Digital surround decoding is in use Dolby Pro Logic II Indicator This indicator lights when the Dolby Pro Logic Il mode has been selected It is possible to see the Dolby Pro Logic Il indicator lit simultaneously with the Dolby Digital indicator even though the Dolby Digital surround mode has been selected This is due to the specifications for Dolby Digital processing which require that the Dolby Pro Logic Il mode be used any time a two channel Dolby signal is detected If you desire 5 1 channel audio check the audio settings in the menus for both your DVD player and your DVD disc to make sure that a 5 1 channel Dolby Digital soundtrack is available and has been selected Dolby 3 Stereo Stereo Indicator The entire indicator lights when the Dolby 3 Stereo mode has been sele
14. mode 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 techniques 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 Dolby 3 Stereo Uses the information contained in a surround encoded or two channel stereo program to create center channel No surround channels 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 performance theater Delay time not adjustable Hall 1 The two Hall modes create sound fields that resemble a small Hall 1 or medium sized Hall 2 concert hall Delay time not adjustable Hall 2 VMAx Near When only the two front channel loudspeakers are used Harman s patented VMAx mode delivers a No surround channels VMAx Far three
15. the PLAY OUT audio jacks on a VCR or other video source Video 1 Audio Outputs Connect these jacks to the RECORD INPUT audio jacks on a VCR amp p Video 2 Audio Inputs Connect these jacks to the PLAY OUT audio jacks on a VCR or other video source if you have connected a VCR to the Video 2 input Video 2 Audio Outputs Connect these jacks to the RECORD INPUT audio jacks on a VCR or other video source if you have connected a VCR to the Video 2 input Video 3 Audio Inputs Connect these jacks to the PLAY OUT audio jacks on a cable television box satellite dish receiver VCR or other video source REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS Power Off Button IR Transmitter Window Program SPL Indicator Power On Button Input Selectors AVR Selector POWER AM FM Tuner Select desee wwe p Test Button Sleep Button 9 Surround Mode Selector Night Mode Channel Select Button D A Button D lt Button Set Button Digital Select Y Button Numeric Keys Tuner Mode p Direct Button Tuning Up Down OSD Button Macro Buttons Transport Controls 19 Skip Up Down Buttons 629 Disc Skip Button 61 Preset Up Down Clear Button Memory Button EID Delay Prev Ch C4 J gt Button Speaker Select 55 B Spare Button Volume Up Down 95 Ce D TV Video Selector Ca
16. to enter this setting Unlike some of the other adjustments in this menu the turn on volume default will remain in effect until it is changed or turned off in this menu even when the unit is turned off If you wish to make other adjustments press the Av Buttons until the on screen gt cursor is next to the desired setting or he RE TURN TO MENU line and press the Set Button If you have no other adjustments to make press the 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 or tuner fre quency of any of the configuration settings is changed The Semi OSD system is helpful in that it enables you to have feedback on any control changes or remote commands using the video display when it is difficult to view the front panel displays However you may occasionally prefer to turn these displays off for a par ticular listening session You may also want to adjust the length of time the displays remain on the screen Both of those options are possible with the AVR 225 To turn off the Semi OSD system you will need to make an adjustment in the ADVANCED SELECT menu Figure 9 To start the adjustment press the OSD Button to bring the MASTER MENU to the screen Press the w Button until the on screen w cursor is next to the ADVANCED line Press the Set Button to enter the AD
17. AVR 2255 operation Analog Input Indicator This indicator lights when an analog input source has been selected Coaxial Digital Input Indicators These indicators light to show when a coaxial digital audio input has been selected Optical Digital Input Indicators These indicators light to show when an optical digital audio input has been selected NOTE See page 26 for information on assigning either an analog input or one of the digital audio inputs to the source currently in use 8 FRONT PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS Qaaqeagq e me Q DOVSO D Qo y l 1 T uni T Ne amp Voz 5 DVD MONITOR AC INPUT 3 120V 60Hz 320W IN OUT IN IN IN OUT IN IN OUT 09859659588 E S B e o e COAXIAL OPTICAL TAPE VID 3 VID 1 okr FL FR SUSR C SW OPTICAL IN COAXIAL IN DIGITAL 6CH DIRECT IN SPEAKERS 8 Q FRONT SURR SURR FRONT O O OOO j REMOTE PRE OUT 1 le THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE AVERTISSEMENT AFIN D VITER LES DANGERS D INCENDI ET D LECTROCUTION NE PAS EXPOSER CET APPAREIL L HUMIDITE DIGITAL INPUT OUTPUT UNSWITCHED 100W 1A MAX SWITCHED 50W 0 5A MAX AC OUTLETS 120V 60Hz harman kardon E218010 LISTED 9H74 CENTER AUDIO IN SUB WOOFER EQUIPMENT eo 209 o
18. DVD player then select the 6 Channel Direct Input source for the audio 5 Connect the digital audio outputs of a DVD player satellite receiver cable box or HDTV converter to the appropriate Optical or Coaxial Digital Audio Inputs eren 6 Connect the Video Monitor Output OA jacks on the receiver to the composite or S Video input of your television monitor or video projector VIDEO CONNECTION NOTE Composite and S Video signals may only be viewed in their native formats The AVR 225 will not convert signals from composite to S Video or vice versa S Video inputs may only be viewed when the AVR 225 is connected to a TV set or video display with S Video capability If you use both standard composite video and S Video sources in your system it is important that you connect both an S Video cable and a standard composite video cable a coax cable with an RCA plug on both ends between the AVR 225 and your TV or projector When it is necessary to make both types of connections to your TV set use different inputs if possible Consult the instructions for your TV set or projector for more information on connecting both types of signals INSTALLATION 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 Switc
19. Kardon products listed below are warranted for the period stated from the date of original purchase Receivers Tuners and Amplifiers 2 Years Cassette Decks 1 Year Compact Disc Players and Recorders 1 Year DVD Players 1 Year WHO IS PROTECTED BY THIS WARRANTY Your Harman Kardon warranty protects the original owner of a Harman Kardon product provided that the product was purchased within the continental United States Alaska or Hawaii from an authorized dealer who was authorized by Harman Kardon to sell such products at the time of the original purchase or was purchased by military personnel from an authorized military outlet Warranty service is available only in the country of original purchase For warranty information outside the continental United States Alaska or Hawaii please contact your local dealer or distributor Warranty service is available as long as the original bill of sale is presented when warranty service is required Please attach a copy of your bill of sale to this warranty statement and put it in a safe place WHAT IS COVERED Your Harman Kardon warranty covers all defects in material and workmanship with the following specified exceptions 1 damage caused by accident unreasonable use or neglect including the lack of reasonable and necessary mainte nance 2 damage occurring during shipment claims must be presented to the carrier 3 damage to or deterioration of any accessory or decorative
20. See page 21 for more information on EzSet JJ 6 Channel Direct Input Press this button to select the component connected to the 6 Channel Direct Inputs T as the source I9 Mute Press this button to momentarily silence the AVR 225 or TV set being controlled depending on which device has been selected When the AVR 225 Is muted press this button or use the Volume Control Pe to return to the previous volume level When the AVR 225 remote is being programmed to operate another device or when a macro command is being programmed this button is pressed with the Input Selector Button to begin the program ming process See page 33 for more information D EzSe Sensor Microphone The sensor micro phone for the EzSet microphone is behind these slots When using the remote to calibrate speaker output levels using EzSet be sure that you do not hold the remote in a way that covers these slots See page 21 for more information on using EzSet REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 13 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS System Installation After unpacking the unit and placing it on a solid surface Capable of supporting its weight you will need to make the connections to your audio and video equipment Audio Equipment Connections We recommend that you use high quality interconnect cables when making connections to source equipment and recorders to preserve the integrity of the signals When making connections to audio source equipm
21. a subwoofer Stereo Direct Bypass Mode When the analog Stereo Direct mode is selected either from the SURROUND SETUP menu Figure 3 as described on page 18 or by pressing the Surround Mode Selector 449 until SUR ROUND OFF STEREO appears in the Main Information Display the Surround Mode Indicator for Surround Off is lit the AVR 225 will pass the analog source material through to the front left and right speakers bypassing the digital processing circuitry In this mode the front left and right speakers will auto matically be configured as L AR GE and it will not be possible to configure these speakers as NMALL You may configure the subwoofer as ON or OFF either by using the SPEAKER SETUP menu Figure 5 as described on page 20 or by pressing the Speaker Select Button until S W SPEAKER appears in the Main Information Display EJ Press the A Buttons Ry or the Selector Buttons E to select the desired option and the Set Button to enter the selection Stereo Digital Mode If your front left and right speakers are not capable of handling a full range input you may prefer to take advantage of the AVR 225 s bass management capa bility Select Stereo Digital mode in the NUR ROUND SETUP menu Figure 3 as described on page 18 or press the Surround Mode Selector A unti SURROUND OFF A D MODE appears in the Main Information Display E and the Surround Mode Indicator for Surround Off is
22. affect the performance of your remote control Install the three supplied AAA batteries in the remote as shown Be certain to follow the and polarity indicators that are on the bottom of the battery compartment 5 Turn the AVR 225 on either by pressing the System Power Control the front panel or via the remote by pressing the AVR Selector or any of the Input Selectors 69 p on the remote The Power Indicator E will turn green to confirm that the unit is on and the Main Information Display PZ will also light up Using the On Screen Display To Make Configuration Adjustments When making the following adjustments you may find it easier to use the AVR 225 s on screen display sys tem These easy to read displays give you a clear pic ture of the current status of the unit and make it easy to see which speaker delay input or digital selection you are making To view the on screen menus make certain you have made a connection from the Video Monitor Out J acks on the rear panel to the composite or S Video input of your TV or projector In order to view the AVR 225 s displays the correct video source must be selected on the TV or other video display IMPORTANT NOTE When viewing the displays on a projection TV it is important that they not be left on the screen for an extended period of time As with any video display but particularly with projectors constant display of a static image such as thes
23. 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 Another method is to temporarily place the subwoofer at your normal listening position and then walk around the room until you find a spot where the 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 listening room System Setup Once the speakers have been placed in the room and connected the remaining steps in the setup process are to program the AVR 225 s bass manage ment system for the type of speakers used in your system calibrate the output levels and set the delay times used by the surround sound processor You are now ready to power up the AVR 225 to begin these final adjustments Plug the Power Cord into an unswitched outlet Press the Main Power Switch Bl in until it latches and the word OFF on the top of the Switch disappears inside the front panel The Power Indicator E wil turn amber indicating that the unit is in the Standby mode Remove the protective plastic film from the front panel lens If left in place the film may
24. an inside pow ered or wire lead antenna or a connection from a cable TV system Note that if the antenna or connec tion uses 300 ohm twin lead cable you must use the 300 ohm to 75 ohm adapter supplied with the unit to make the connection 7 If you have a DVD Audio or SACD player or other component that includes an onboard surround decoder and 6 channel line level audio outputs you may connect these audio outputs to the 6 Channel Direct Inputs 8 Connect the front center and surround Speaker Outputs to the respective speakers To ensure that all the audio signals are carried to your speakers without loss of clarity or resolution we sug gest that you use high quality speaker cable Many brands of cable are available and the choice of cable may be influenced by the distance between your speakers and the receiver the type of speakers you use personal preferences and other factors Your dealer or installer is a valuable resource to consult in select ing the proper cable Regardless of the brand of cable selected we recommend that you use a cable constructed of fine multistrand copper with a gauge of 14 or smaller Remember that in specifying cable the lower the number the thicker the cable Cable with a gauge of 16 may be used for short runs of less than 10 feet We do not recommend that you use cables with an AWG equivalent of 18 or higher due to the power loss and degradation in performance that will occu
25. and other sections of the shipping protection are recyclable Please respect the environment and discard those materials at a local recycling center At this time you should remove the protective plastic film from the front panel lens Leaving the film in place may affect the performance of your remote control harman kardon R25 DIGITAL OO PRO LOGIC T e W O03 STEREO e IUe 5CH STEREO SURR OFF e e HALLI HALL 2 E Main Power Switch System Power Control E Power Indicator E Headphone ack E Selector Buttons 3 Tone Mode Surround Mode Selector Tuning Selector KJ AM FM Selector ift Preset Stations Selector Main Power Switch Press this button to apply power to the AVR 225 When the switch is pressed in the unit is placed in a Standby mode as indicated by the amber LED E surrounding the System Power Control This button MUST be pressed in to operate the unit To turn the unit off and prevent the use of the remote control this switch should be pressed until it pops out from the front panel so that the word OFF may be read at the top of the switch NOTE This switch is normally left in the ON position FA System Power Control When the Main Power Switch Kl is ON press this button to tum on the AVR 225 press it again to turn the unit off Note that the Power Indicator E surrounding the switch will turn green when the unit is on FRONI PANEL CONTROLS
26. be used most often If you have not done so previously place the AVR 225 in Dolby Pro Logic Il Movie mode by using the SURROUND SETUP menu Figure 3 as described on page 18 Output level adjustment using the test tone is not available in the Stereo modes However in the Stereo Digital mode you may trim the output levels using pro gram material as described on page 29 N Make certain that all speaker positions have been properly configured for their large or small set tings as outlined on page 19 and turn off the OSD system if it is in use Adjust the volume so that it is at 5 dB as shown in the on screen display or Main Infor mation Display Hold the remote in front of you at arm s length being sure not to cover the EzSet Sensor Microphone D at the top of the remote Press and hold the SPL Button I for three seconds Release the button when the Program SPL Indicator stops flashing and you hear the test noise from the front left speaker At this point the EzSet circuitry will take over adjusting the output level of each channel so that when the process is complete all levels will be equal and at the set reference point This process may take a few minutes depending on the extent of adjustment required I During the adjustment process you will see the location of the channel position being adjusted appear in both the on screen
27. bit stream is interrupted for any reason such as stopping or pausing the digital playback Note also that Logic 7 is not available with digital playback unless a two channel bitstream is in use Tuner Operation The AVR 2255 tuner is capable of tuning AM FM and FM Stereo broadcast stations Stations may be tuned manually or they may be stored as favorite station pre sets and recalled from a 30 position memory Station Selection 1 Press the AM FM Tuner Select Button on the remote to select the tuner as an input The tuner may be selected from the front panel either by pressing the Input Source Selector KR until the tuner is active or by pressing the AM FM Band Selector E at any time 28 OPERATION 2 Press the AM FM Tuner Select Button or AM FM Band Selector E again to switch between AM and FM so that the desired frequency band is selected 3 Press the Tuning Mode Button FJ to select manual or automatic tuning In automatic tuning mode AUTO Indicator z is illuminated in the Main Information Display and the tuner will stop only at those stations that have a signal that s strong enough to be received with accept able quality When the Auto Indicator is not illuminated the tuner is in a manual mode and will stop at each fre quency increment in the selected band 4 To select stations press the Tuning Selector Button When the Auto Indicator 2 is illuminated press the button an
28. dark Note however that the green LEDs for the Input Indicators and the Surround Mode Indicators PT as well as for the Power Indicator E will always remain lit to remind you that the unit is turned on The display brightness may also be changed by press ing and holding the Set Button on the front panel for three seconds until the message in the Main Information Display EJ reads VF D FULL Within five seconds press the front panel Selector Buttons Ej until the desired brightness display level is shown At that point press the Set Button again to enter the setting 30 ADVANCED FEATURES 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 7 Buttons until the on screen gt cursor is next to the desired setting or he RETURN TO MENU line and press the Set Button If you have no other adjustments to make press the OSD Button to exit the menu system Turn On Volume Level As is the case with most audio video receivers when the AVR 225 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 225 turn on at a specific setting regardless of what was last in use when the unit was turned off To change the default condition so that the same volume level is always used at turn on you will need t
29. front right and subwoofer channels may be trimmed It is not possible to trim the output levels in Stereo Direct mode since that mode bypasses the digital circuitry used for output level trimming OPERATION 6 Channel Direct Input The AVR 225 is equipped for future expansion through the use of optional external adapters for for mats that the AVR 225 may not be capable of pro cessing When an adapter is connected to the 6 Channel Direct Inputs 9 you may select it by pressing the 6 Ch Direct Input Selector amp y4 The 6 Channel Direct input may also be selected by press ing the Input Source Selector Button RR on the front panel until b CH DIRECT appears in the Main Information Display a green LED lights next to 6 CH in the Input Indicators When the 6 Channel Direct input is in use you may not select a surround mode as the external decoder determines processing In addition there is no signal at the record outputs when the 6 Channel Direct input IS in use Memory Backup This product is equipped with a memory backup system that preserves the system configuration information and tuner presets if the unit is accidentally unplugged or subjected to a power outage This memory will last for approximately one week after which time all information must be reentered OPERATION 29 ADVANCED FEATURES The AVR 225 is equipped with a number of advanced features that add extra flexibility to the unit s operation
30. has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against interference in a residential area This device generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions it may cause interference to radio or TV reception If this unit does cause interference with TV or radio reception you can try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures A Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna B Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver C Plug the equipment into a different outlet so that it is not on the same circuit as the receiver If necessary consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for additional suggestions CAUTION Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by harman consumer group for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment Description and Features The AVR 225 is among the most versatile and multi featured A V receivers available incorporating a wide range of listening options In addition to Dolby Digital and DTS decoding for digital sources a broad choice of analog surround modes are available for use with sources such as CD VCR TV broadcasts and the AVR 225 s own FM AM tuner Along with the latest Dolby Pro Logic II decoding te
31. 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 pull the plug never pull the cord If you do not intend to use the unit for any considerable length of time disconnect the plug from the AC outlet Do Not Open the Cabinet There are no user serviceable components inside this product Opening the cabinet may present a shock hazard and any modification to the product will void your guarantee If water or any metal object such as a paper clip wire or a staple accidentally falls inside the unit disconnect it from the AC power source immedi ately and consult an authorized service station 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 groundin
32. may function as Chapter Step or Track Advance REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS 9 Clear Button Press this button to clear incorrect entries when using the remote to directly enter a radio Station s frequency Memory Button Press this button to enter a radio station into the AVR 225 s preset memory Once the Memory Indicator e flashes you have five seconds to enter a preset memory location using the Numeric Keys See page 28 for more information Io Delay Prev Ch Press this button to begin the process for setting the delay times used by the AVR 225 when processing surround sound After pressing this button the delay times are entered by pressing the Set Button and then using the A Buttons to change the setting Press the Set Button again to complete the process See page 18 for more information ED P Button Press this button to change a setting or selection when configuring many of the AVR 225 s settings Speaker Select Press this button to begin the process of configuring the AVR 225 s bass manage ment system for use with the type of speakers used in your system Once the button has been pressed use a v Buttons to select the chan nel you wish to set up Press the Set Button 9 and then select another channel to configure When all adjustments have been completed press the Set Button twice to exit the settings and retum to normal operation See page 20 for more informatio
33. of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal Figure 1 Example of Antenna Grounding as per National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 18 Overloading Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock 19 Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product 20 Servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 21 Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged or b Objects have fallen onto or liquid has been spilled into the product or c The product has been exposed to rain or water Or d The product does not operate normally when following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are cov
34. placed on the side walls of the room at or slightly behind the listening position The center of the speaker should face into the room The speakers should be located so that the bottom of the cabinet is at least two feet higher than the listeners ears when the listeners are seated in the desired area lo SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Center Front Speaker aN t No more than 24 whe E Left Front Right Front Speaker Speaker A Front Channel Speaker Installation with Direct View TV Sets or Rear Screen Projectors TV or Projection Screen m m Left Front Right Front Speaker p Speaker more than 6 feet when rear mounted _ speakers are used Optional Rear Wall Mounting B The distance between the left and right speakers should be equal to the distance from the seating position to the viewing screen You may also experiment with placing the left and right speakers slightly forward of the center speaker At least 6 inches from ceiling At least 2 feet C Optimal placement of surround speakers If side wall mounting is not practical the speakers may be placed on a rear wall behind the listening position Again they should be located so that the bottom of the cabinet is at least two feet higher than the listeners ears The speakers should be no more than six feet behind the rear of the seating area Subwoofers produce nondirectional sound so they may be placed
35. selection for the cen ter channel press the w Button on the remote to change the cursor to SURROUND Press the 4 Buttons on the remote to select the option that best describes the surround Speakers in your system based on the speaker definitions shown previously When SMALL is selected low frequency surround channel sounds below 100Hz will be sent to the sub woofer output only Note that if you choose this option and there is no subwoofer connected you will not hear any low frequency sounds from the surround speakers 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 When NONE is selected surround sound informa tion will be split between the front left and right out outs Note that for optimal performance when no sur round speakers are in use the Dolby 3 Stereo mode should be used instead of Dolby Pro Logic Il If only front left and right speakers are available select one of the two VMAx modes or Surround Off 20 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION When you have completed your selection for the sur round channel press w Button on the remote to move the cursor to SUBWOOFER Press the lt gt Buttons J 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 particularly
36. so forth while 10 blinks are used to indicate a 0 Example One blink followed by a one second pause followed by six blinks followed by a one second pause followed by 10 blinks indicates that the code has been set to 160 For future reference enter the Setup Codes for the equipment in your system here DVD VDINCR VIDA TAPE Macro Programming Macros enable you to easily repeat frequently used combinations of commands with the press of a single button on the AVR 225 remote control Once pro grammed a macro will send out up to 19 different remote codes in a predetermined sequential order enabling you to automate the process of turning on your system changing devices or other common tasks The AVR 225 remote can store up to five separate macro command sequences one that is associated with the Power On Button and four more that are accessed by pressing the Macro Buttons 1 Press the Mute Button f and the Macro Button to be programmed or the Power On Button at the same time The last Input Selector pressed will light red and the Program SPL Indicator will flash amber Enter the steps for the macro sequence by press ing the button for the actual command step Although the macro may contain up to 19 steps each button press including those used to change devices counts as a step The Program SPL Indicator will flash green to confirm each button pres
37. surface 4 damage resulting from failure to follow instructions contained in your owner s manual 5 damage resulting from the performance of repairs by someone other than an authorized Harman Kardon warranty station 6 any Harman Kardon unit on which the serial number has been effaced modified or removed 7 units used for other than home use This warranty covers only actual defects within the product itself and does not cover the cost of installation or removal from a fixed installation normal set up or adjustments claims based on misrepresentation by the seller or performance variations resulting from installation related circumstances such as source quality or AC power HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE If your Harman Kardon product ever needs service please return the product to your dealer If this is not possible and you live in the continental United States Alaska or Hawaii please visit our Web site at www harmankardon com or call 1 800 422 8027 for the location of the nearest warranty station or write to Harman Kardon Incorporated 250 Crossways Park Drive Woodbury NY 11797 Attention Customer Service You ll need to present your original bill of sale to the warranty station to establish the date of purchase Part No 1119 047 WHO PAYS FOR WHAT Harman Kardon will pay all expenses for labor and materials for all repairs covered by this warranty If necessary repairs are not covered by this warranty or if
38. the AVR 225 uses a variety of indicators to let you know what type of signal is present This will help you to understand the choice of modes When a digital source is playing a Bitstream Indicator FAY will light to show which type of signal is playing OAD When the DOLBY D indicator lights a Dolby Digital bitstream is being received Depending on the settings on the source player and specific surround information and number of channels on the disc a number of surround modes are possible For discs with full 5 1 audio only the Dolby Digital and VM Ax modes are available When the Dolby Digital signal is only two channel you may also select from the Logic 7 Cinema M usic Hall 1 2 Theater Dolby Pro Logic I Movie Music or Emulation or Dolby 3 Stereo modes When the AVR 225 senses a 2 0 channel Dolby Digital signal the unit will automatically select Dolby Pro Logic Il as the surround processing mode and both the Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic II indicators will light in accordance with the requirements of Dolby Laboratories DTS When the DTS indicator lights a DTS bitstream is being received When the unit senses this type of data only the DTS mode may be used PCM When the PCM indicator lights a standard Pulse Code Modulation or PCM signal is being received This is the type of digital audio used by conventional compact disc and laser disc recordings When a PCM bitstream is present all modes except Dol
39. the front left right positions If the front left right speakers are setto SMALL the subwoofer will automatically be set to SUB which is the on position If the front left right speakers are setto LARGE three options are available f no subwoofer is connected to the AVR 225 press the 4 Buttons on the remote so that NONE appears in the on screen menu When this option is selected all bass information will be routed to the front left right main speakers If a subwoofer is connected to the AVR 225 you have the option to have the front left right main speakers reproduce bass frequencies at all times and have the subwoofer operate only when the AVR 225 is being used with a digital source that contains a dedicated Low Frequency Effects or LFE soundtrack This allows you to use both your main and subwoofer speakers to take advantage of the special bass created for certain movies Press the lt gt Buttons 6 on the remote so that SUB LF E appears in the on screen menu If a subwoofer is connected and you wish to use it for bass reproduction in conjunction with the main front left right speakers regardless of the type of program source or surround mode you are listen ing to press the lt gt Buttons XE on the remote so that SUB L R LFE appears in the on screen menu When this option is selected a complete feed will be sent to the front left right main speakers and the subwoofer will rec
40. using your cable box or satellite receiver while the remote is set to control the VCR first press the VID1 VCR Input Selector Button and the Mute Button 9 at the same time Next release them and press the Volume Down Button 6 followed by the VID2 TV Input Selector Button NOTE To remove the Channel Control Punch Through and return the remote to its original configuration repeat the steps shown above However press the same but ton in Steps 1 and 3 Transport Control Punch Through The AVR 225 s remote may be programmed to operate so that the Transport Control Functions 62 Play Stop Fast Forward Rewind Pause and Record for a VCR cassette deck DVD or CD will operate in conjunc tion with one of the other devices controlled by the remote For example while using and controlling the TV you may wish to start or stop your VCR or DVD without having to change the device selected by the AVR 225 or the remote To program the remote for Transport Control Punch Through follow these steps Press the Input Selector for the device you wil be using e g TV when you wish to have Transport Control Punch Through active and the Mute Button I3 at the same time until the red light appears under the Input Selector and the Program SPL Indicator flashes amber N Press the Play Button The Program SPL Indicator will stop flashing and stay amber Press and release the Input Selector Butt
41. wiring to make certain that each speaker is connected to the correct output terminal 4 After checking for speaker placement let the test noise circulate again and listen to see which channels sound louder than the others Using the front left F L in the display speaker as a refer ence press the lt gt Buttons 6 on the remote for each channel to bring them to the same level Note that when one of the lt gt but tons is pushed the test noise circulation will pause on the channel being adjusted to give you time to make the adjustment When you release the but ton the circulation will resume after 15 seconds Continue to adjust the individual channels until the volume level sounds the same from each speaker Note that adjustments should be made with the 4 Buttons on the remote only NOT the main volume controls If you are using a sound pressure level SPL meter for precise level adjustment set the volume so that the meter reads 75dB C Weighting Slow 6 You may also adjust the output levels manually while using the level indication feature of the EzSet remote To activate the sensor and indicator sim ply press and release the SPL Button T9 on the remote while the test tone is circulating The Program SPL Indicator will change color to indicate the level Adjust the level using the lt gt Buttons J until the LED lights green for all channels When it is red the level is too hig
42. 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 225 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 the device selected by the AVR 225 or the remote To program the remote for Channel Control Punch Through follow these steps 1 Press the Input Selector Button for the device you will be using e g VCR when you wish to have 34 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE REMOTE Channel Punch Through active and the Mute Button T3 at the same time unti the red light appears under the Input Selector and the Program SPL Indicator flashes amber Press the Volume Down Button J The Program SPL Indicator will stop flashing and stay amber 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
43. BLAUPUNKT 084 BROKSONIC 205 206 CANDLE 123 128 CAPEHART 059 CENTURION 123 171 CENTRONIC 045 CITIZEN 045 123 128 132 CLASSIC 045 CONCERTO 128 CONTEC 045 CORANDO 172 CORONADO 132 CRAIG 045 157 158 159 CROWN 045 132 CURTIS MATHES 123 128 132 CXC 045 DAEWOO 045 087 102 105 106 108 111 114 116 119 127 128 132 DAYTRON 128 132 DIGI LINK 200 DYNASTY 045 DYNATECH 063 ELECTROHOME 115 132 EMERSON 045 123 128 132 139 157 158 159 162 205 FUNAI 045 FUTURETECH 045 GE 087 121 123 128 133 145 159 163 GOLDSTAR 101 103 110 128 132 GRUNDIG 193 HALL MARK 128 HARMAN KARDON 201 HITACHI 123 128 132 144 147 INFINITY 148 INKEL 120 JBL 148 J C PENNEY 115 123 128 132 145 J ENSEN 019 JVC 079 087 134 KAWASHO 173 KEC 045 KENWOOD 123 204 KMC 132 KTV 045 123 132 162 LLOYTRON 172 173 LODGENET 069 LOGIK 069 LUXMAN 128 LXI 077 145 148 Si TOER ODE SETUP CODE TABLE TV Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number MAGNAVOX 123 128 132 145 148 MARANTZ 115 123 148 MATSUI 148 MEMOREX 069 128 METZ 084 MGA 115 123 128 MINERVA 084 MITSUBISHI 077 115 123 128 160 167 168 MTC 175 176 NATIONAL 148 177 179 180 181 182 NEC 115 127 123 125 NIKEI 045 ONKING 045 ONWA 045 OPTONICA 077 ORION 207 208 209 225 211 PANASONIC 087 148 169 PHILCO 045 115 123 128 132 148 PHI
44. BOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state We sincerely thank you for your expression of confidence in Harman Kardon products This equipment has been painstakingly assembled by highly trained craftspeople It should give you many years of musical enjoyment harman kardon 8500 Balboa Blvd Northridge 91329 250 Crossways Park Drive Woodbury NY 11797
45. CALIFORNIA AUDIO 015 109 CAPETRONIC 070 CARRERA 087 CARVER 136 140 141 143 144 145 185 186 CASIO 117 122 166 CLARINETTE 122 166 DENON 187 188 213 EMERSON 052 093 108 FISHER 055 068 FRABA 117 FUNAI 126 GE 164 GENEXXA 108 GOLDSTAR 016 087 HAITAI 099 214 HARMAN KARDON 001 002 025 054 190 218 219 HITACHI 093 INKEL 216 JC PENNEY 098 147 J ENSEN 153 JVC 176 195 196 KENWOOD 030 062 078 079 148 151 176 178 181 LOTTE 108 LUXMAN 077 102 LXI 164 MAGNAVOX 039 113 MARANTZ 058 084 191 192 193 MCINTOSH 194 MCS 080 098 MITSUMI 152 MODULAIRE 122 166 NAD 013 074 197 198 NAKAMICHI 199 200 201 069 NIKKO 053 055 ONKYO 037 038 045 046 171 175 202 203 OPTIMUS 065 089 091 092 099 104 212 PANASONIC 015 075 109 119 158 183 204 PHILIPS 039 138 149 209 PIONEER 071 094 100 112 123 131 161 162 215 PROTON 225 QUASAR 015 109 RADIO SHACK 1227 126 213 RCA 024 081 093 150 42 SETUP CODES 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 033 068 082 095 168 SCOTT 108 SHARP 058 105 114 151 159 167 180 181 SHERWOOD 003 041 058 105 133 SONY 103 115 116 118 132 139 163 205 206 207 208 212 217 SOUNDSTREAM 124 SYMPHONIC 059 110 TAEKWANG 177 TEAC 011 058 085 086 106 107 110 121 137 146 154 THETA DIGITAL 039 TOSHIBA 013 074 097 151 155 173 VECTO
46. Coaxial Digital 1 2 or 3 Inputs or S Video Input Camcorder Video 2 3 or 4 Video 2 3 or 4 L R Inputs Video 2 or 3 L R Outputs Video 2 3 or 4 Composite or S Video Input and Output Audio Cassette Recorder Tape L R Inputs Tape L R Outputs Not required Digital Audio Recorder Tape and or CD Tape L R Inputs Optical Digital 1 2 or Tape L R Outputs Digital Optical Not required Coaxial Digital 1 2 Inputs or Coaxial Outputs TV or Projector Video 2 or 3 Video 2 or 3 L R Inputs Not required Monitor Out Composite and or S Video Check with your cable company to make certain that digital audio is available for all channels It may be necessary to make BOTH analog and digital connections Harman International Company 250 Crossways Park Drive Woodbury New York 11797 www hanmankardon com 2002 Harman Kardon Incorporated Part No GQE1A171Z WUD COM NEG TIONS read first Important Safety Precautions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove cover or back no user serviceable parts inside refer servicing to qualified service personnel The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamati
47. Control Turn this control to change the relative volume for the front left right channels NOTE For proper operation of the surround modes this control should be at the midpoint or 12 o clock position Treble Control Tum this control to modify the high frequency output of the left right channels by as much as 100 when the unit is in the Surround Off mode Set this control to a suitable position for your taste or room acoustics Volume Control Turn this knob clockwise to increase the volume counterclockwise to decrease the volume If the AVR 225 is muted adjusting the Volume Control D will automatically release the unit from the silenced condition Fi Set Button When making choices during the setup and configuration process press this button to enter the desired setting as shown in the Main Infor mation Display into the AVR 2255 memory The Set button may also be used to change the display brightness see page 30 Input Indicators A green LED will light in front of the input that is currently being used as the source for the AVR 225 PK Delay Press this button to begin the sequence of steps required to enter delay time settings See page 18 for more information on delay times Digital Input Selector When playing a source that has a digital output press this button to select between the Optical and Coaxial FAA digital inputs or to select the source s analog in
48. ED 50W 0 5A MAX 9 lt 9 amp FRONT RIGHT SURROUND SURROUND FRONT LEFT SPEAKER RIGHT SPEAKER CENTER SPEAKER LEFT SPEAKER SPEAKER Figure 2 Speaker Connections Figure 3 How to Use the Binding Post Speaker Terminal SPEAKER CONNECTIONS harman kardon Power for the Digital Revolution FM Antenna AM Antenna CD PLAYER Optical d S RN 2 MONITOR I I OO CE e o coAxiAL OPTICAL 01 DVD FL FR SUSR C SW CA IN 6CH DIRECT IN DIGITAL es SPEAKERS 8 Q FRONT SURR AC INPUT 120V 60Hz 320W TE 540 E TLETS 120V 60Hz UNSWITCHED 1A MAX ITCHED E H 0 5A MAX Optical Coax Figure 4 Audio Connections Dashed lines indicate coax and optical digital audio connections Choose either type but not both for each digital audio source RECIN PLAYIOUT _ 5 AUDIO RECORDER Step 4 Connect AM and FM antennas Figure 4 See page 14 Step 5 Connect source components as shown in Figures 4 and 5 and the Device Connection Options chart at right see pages 14 15 AUDIO connections right channel red on source to right red on AVR and left channel white on source to left white on AVR DIGITAL AUDIO connections if available Choose either coax orange to coax orange OR optical to optical for each device The Coax 1 input d
49. HREIN 410 LEGEND 453 MACOM 317 365 369 370 371 MAGNAVOX 461 473 MEMOREX 453 NEXTWAVE 423 NORSAT 373 OPTIMUS 466 PANASONIC 366 469 PANASONIC DBS 457 PANSAT 420 PERSONAL CABLE 418 PHILIPS 375 PICO 407 PRESIDENT 381 404 PRIMESTAR 412 454 468 475 RCA 301 439 458 465 REALISTIC 349 480 SAMSUNG 442 SATELLITE SERVICE CO 335 388 SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 339 SONY 405 STAR CHOICE DBS 459 STARCAST 347 SUPER GUIDE 327 423 330 333 390 391 393 409 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 SEW CODES 45 SETUP CODE TABLE CBL Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number ABC 001 011 ALLEGRO 111 AMERICAST 212 ARCHER 112 BELCOR 113 CABLE STAR 033 113 CITIZEN 111 COLOUR VOICE 085 090 DIGI 114 EAGLE 186 EASTERN 066 070 ELECTRICORD 039 EMERSON 112 FOCUS 116 Gl 001 011 017 096 097 GC ELECTRONICS 113 GEMINI 032 060 GENERAL 225 GENERAL INSTRUMENT 168 GOODMIND 112 HAMLIN 056 099 100 101 117 175 208 HITACHI 001 188 J ASCO 111 J ERROLD 001 002 011 017 073 096 097 162 168 188 210 LINDSAY 118 MACOM 191 MAGNAVOX 017 019 068 MOVIE TIME 035 039 NSC 035 190 OAK 197 PACE 179 PANASONIC 053 176 177 189 214 PANTHER 114 PHILIPS 013 019 020 085 090 PIONEER 001 041 119 171 209 P
50. LIPS 123 128 132 145 148 PIONEER 024 123 128 213 21 PORTLAND 128 122 PROSCAN 133 PROTON 059 122 128 132 165 QUASAR 087 RADIO SHACK 045 128 132 180 196 197 RCA 115 123 128 133 145 161 163 REALISTIC 045 196 197 RUNCO 152 153 SAA 183 SAMPO 059 123 128 SAMSUNG 124 128 132 145 SANYO 054 SCOTT 045 128 132 SEARS 128 132 145 SHARP 077 128 132 SIEMENS 084 SIGNATURE 069 SONY 117 130 136 194 212 SOUNDESIGN 045 128 SPECTRICON 103 SSS 045 SYLVANIA 123 128 145 148 SYMPHONIC 184 TANDY 077 TATUNG 063 TECHNICS 080 TECHWOOD 128 TEKNIKA 045 069 115 123 128 132 TELERENT 069 TERA 156 THOMSON 190 191 TMK 128 TOSHIBA 063 129 202 TUP CODE Sy SETUP CODE TABLE TV Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number TOTEVISION 132 VIDEO CONCEPTS 160 VIDTECH 128 WARDS 069 128 132 148 YAMAHA 123 128 YORK 128 YUPITERU 045 ZENITH 069 090 ZONDA 103 SETUP CODE TABLE VCR Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number AIWA 040 AKAI 048 108 109 126 AMPRO 076 ASA 134 AUDIO DYNAMICS 018 048 BROKSONIC 110 147 CANDLE 134 135 CANON 135 140 CAPEHART 094 CITIZEN 134 CRAIG 045 116 DAEWOO 017 094 104 DAYTRON 094 DBX 018 048 DYNATECH 040 EMERSON 013 040 042 110 112 FISHER 017 FUNAI 040 GE 076 095 124 GO VIDEO 113 GOLDSTAR 018 107 HARMAN KARDON 018 049 HITACHI 040 048 J C PENNEY 018 045
51. OPULAR MECHANICS 116 PRELUDE 120 PRIMESTAR 162 RADIO SHACK 111 112 213 RCA 053 214 RECOTON 116 REGAL 056 099 100 101 208 449 Se WP ODE SETUP CODE TABLE CBL Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number REMBRANT 032 SAMSUNG 072 186 SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 183 203 SEAM 121 SIGNATURE 001 188 SPRUCER 053 081 177 189 STARCOM 002 011 163 STARGATE 120 TANDY 024 TELECAPATION 028 TEXSCAN 036 TFC 122 TIMELESS 123 TOCOM 170 205 UNITED CABLE 011 UNIVERSAL 033 034 039 042 113 VIDEOWAY 124 211 VIEWSTAR 019 025 086 089 190 ZENITH 065 125 211 ZENTEK 116 SETUP CODES 4 7 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Your AVR 225 receiver has been designed to provide many years of trouble free service In the event that you are experiencing difficulties please check the suggestions below for a possible solution to your problem Additional information on the AVR 225 including updated information and user hints is available from our Web site at www harmankardon com SYMPTOM CAUSE Unit does not function when Main Power Switch is pushed Display lights but no sound or picture Unit turns on but front panel display does not light up No sound from any speaker light around power switch is red No sound from surround or center speakers Unit does not respond to remote commands Intermittent buzzing in tuner Letters flash in the channel indicator display and digit
52. R RESEARCH 087 VICTOR 120 130 WARDS 095 YAMAHA 019 031 053 061 135 169 YORK 122 166 SETUR CODE 43 SETUP CODE TABLE TAPE Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number HARMAN KARDON 001 SETUP CODE TABLE AUDIO Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number HARMAN KARDON 001 SETUP CODE TABLE DVD Manufacturer Brand Setup Code Number APEX DIGITAL 061 DENON 019 051 GE 003 004 GOLDSTAR 005 HARMAN KARDON 001 JVC 006 LG 005 055 064 MAGNAVOX 056 MARANTZ 059 MITSUBISHI 023 NAD 062 ONKYO 009 048 PANASONIC 024 030 044 PHILIPS 056 PIONEER 041 065 PROCEED 060 PROSCAN 003 004 RCA 003 004 SAMSUNG 053 054 SHARP 028 SONY 043 045 THOMSON 003 004 TOSHIBA 009 058 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 320 321 322 325 301 CHAPARRAL 315 316 380 451 CITOH 360 DRAKE 313 317 318 413 481 DX ANTENNA 331 352 362 379 483 ECHOSTAR 395 397 452 453 463 477 418 484 485 ELECTRO HOME 392 FUJ ITSU 324 329 334 GENERAL INSTRUMENT 303 311 323 365 403 454 468 474 HITACHI DBS 455 HOUSTON TRACKER 463 HUGHES 437 J ANIEL 366 J ERROLD 454 468 484 KAT
53. Stereo Corp VMAx is a registered trademark of Harman International Industries Inc and is an implementation of Cooper Bauck Transaural Stereo under patent license Logic 7 is a registered trademark of Lexicon Inc a Harman International Company and Harman International Industries Inc Crystal is a registered trademark of Cirrus Logic Corp TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 49 NOTES NOTES h a r m a n 2 rd O n H A Harman International Company 250 Crossways Park Drive Woodbury New York 11797 www harmankardon com 2002 Harman Kardon Incorporated Part No CQX1A779Z harman kardon Power for the Digital Revolution Thank you for purchasing a Harman Kardon AVR 225 This Quick Start Guide will help you with a basic system installation For detailed information on any step in this Guide please refer to the pages referenced in the Owner s Manual We strongly recommend that you read the Owner s Manual for complete details on how to install configure and operate the AVR 225 as well as for the Important safety information it contains Figure 1 Speaker Placement The colors shown for each speaker correspond to the matching output terminal connection on the back of the AVR 225 see page 14 Connections Color Guide Audio Connections Left Right Front L 1 ms Center Surround m Subwoofer Digital Audio Connections Coax i Optical Video Connec
54. VANCED SELECT menu Atthe ADVANCED SELECT menu make certain that the on screen cursor is next to the SEMI OSD line by pressing the A w Buttons as needed Next press the Button J so that the word OF F is highlighted in the video display Note that this setting is temporary and will remain active only until it is changed or until the AVR 225 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 952 TIME OUT line Next press the 4 Buttons J until the desired time in seconds is displayed Note that unlike most of the 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 7 Buttons until the on screen gt cursor is next to the desired setting or he RETURN TO MENU line and press the Set Button If you have no other adjustments to make press the 0SD Button to exit the menu system Full OSD Time Out Adjustment The Full OSD menu system is used to simplify the setup and adjustment of the AVR 225 using a series of o
55. Volume Control Adjust the volume to a comfortable level using the front panel Volume Control remote Volume Up Down T buttons When listening in one of the Stereo modes with the surround circuits off the Balance Control may be used to adjust the relative sound output between the front left and right speakers To temporarily silence all speaker outputs press the Mute Button This will interrupt the output to all speakers and the headphone jack but it will not affect any recording or dubbing that may be in progress Press the Mute Button f again or adjust the volume to return to normal operation During a listening session you may wish to adjust the Bass Control and Treble Control to suit your listening tastes or room acoustics To set the output of the AVR 225 so that the output is flat with the tone controls deactivated press the Tone Mode Button K until the words Tone Qut appear momentarily in the Main Information Display EJ To return the tone controls to an active condition press the Tone Mode Button until the words Tone In momentarily appear in the Main Information Display For private listening plug the 1 4 stereo phone plug from a pair of stereo headphones into the front panel Headphone J Note that when the headphone s plug is connected the words HEADPHONE IN wil scroll once across the Main Information Display E and all speakers will be silenced When the headph
56. While it is not necessary to use these features to operate the unit they provide additional options that you may wish to use Display Brightness The AVR 2255 Main Information Display is set at a default brightness level that is sufficient for viewing in a normally lit room However in some home theater installations you may wish to occasionally lower the brightness 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 inthe ADVANCED SELECT menu To start the adjustment press the OSD Button to bring the MASTER 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 ADVANCED SELECT menu Figure 9 ADVANCED SELECT VOLUME DEFAULT HHJ ON DEFAULT VOL SET 25d8B SEMI OSD SEMI OSD TIME OUT 3S FULL OSD TIME RETURN TO MENU Figure 9 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 bright ness level is highlighted in the video display When FULL is highlighted the display is at its normal brightness When HALF is highlighted the display is at half the normal brightness level When OF F is highlighted all of the indicators in the Main Information Display PZ will go
57. a unit is examined which is not in need of repair you will be charged for the repairs or examination The owner must pay any shipping charges incurred in getting your Harman Kardon product to a Harman Kardon Authorized Warranty Station located within the continental United States Alaska or Hawaii We will pay reasonable return shipping charges to any location in the continental United States Alaska or Hawaii if the repairs are covered under the warranty Please be sure to save the original shipping carton s because a charge will be made for additional cartons INFORMATION If you have questions regarding the installation or operation of this unit please call Customer Service at 1 800 422 8027 or e mail us at websupport harman com or write to us at Harman Kardon Incorporated 250 Crossways Park Drive Woodbury NY 11797 Attention Customer Service LIMITATION ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE LENGTH OF THIS WARRANTY UNLESS OTHERWISE PROVIDED BY STATE LAW EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN DAMAGES HARMAN KARDON S LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AT OUR OPTION OF ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT AND SHALL IN NO EVENT INCLUDE INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS AND OR DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLU SION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE A
58. ake press the OSD Button to exit the menu system ADVANCED FEATURES ADVANCED FEATURES 31 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE Programming the Remote The AVR 225 is equipped with a powerful remote control that will control not only the receiver s func tions but also most popular brands of audio and video equipment including CD players cassette decks TV sets cable boxes VCRs satellite receivers and other home theater equipment Once the AVR 225 s remote Is programmed with the codes for the products you own it is possible to eliminate most other remotes and replace them with the convenience of a single univer sal remote control As shipped from the factory the remote is fully pro grammed for all AVR 225 functions as well as those of most Harman Kardon CD changers DVD players CD players and cassette decks In addition by following one of the methods below you may program the remote to operate a wide range of devices from other manufacturers Direct Code Entry This method is the easiest way to program your remote to work with different products 1 Use the tables in the following pages to determine the three digit code or codes that match both the product type printed on the remote above the Input Selector 0 VCR TV and the specific brand name If there is more than one number for a brand make note of the different choices Turn on the unit you wish to program into the AVR 225 remote
59. akers Speaker Placement Depending on the type of center channel speaker in use and your viewing device place the center speaker either directly above or below your TV or in the center behind a perforated front projection screen Once the center channel speaker is installed position the left front and right front speakers so that they are as far away from one another as the center channel speaker is from the preferred listening position Ideally the front channel speakers should be placed so that their tweeters are no more than 24 above or below the tweeter in the center channel speaker Depending on the specifics of your room acoustics and the type of speakers in use you may find that imaging is improved by moving the left front and right front speakers slightly forward of the center channel speaker If possible adjust all front loudspeakers so that they are aimed at ear height when you re seated in the listening position Using these guidelines you ll find that it takes some experimentation to find the correct location for the front speakers in your particular installation Don t be afraid to move things around until the system sounds correct Optimize your speakers so that audio transitions across the front of the room sound smooth and sounds from all speakers appear to arrive at the listening position at the same time without delay from the center speaker compared to the left and right speakers Surround speakers should be
60. al audio stops Processor Reset In the rare case in which the units operation or displays seem abnormal the cause may involve the erratic operation of the system s memory or microprocessor To correct this problem first unplug the unit from the AC wall outlet and wait at least three minutes After the pause reconnect the AC power cord and check the units operation If the system still malfunctions a sys tem reset may clear the problem To clear the AVR 225 s entire system memory includ ing tuner presets output level settings delay times and speaker configuration data first put the unit in Standby 48 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE No AC Power ntermittent input connections Mute is on Volume control is down Display brightness is turned off Amplifier is in protection mode due to possible short Amplifier is in protection mode due to internal problems ncorrect surround mode nput is monaural ncorrect configuration Stereo or Mono program material Weak batteries in remote Wrong device selected Remote sensor is obscured Local interference Digital audio feed paused SOLUTION Make certain AC power cord is plugged into a live outlet Check to see whether outlet is switch controlled Make certain that all input and speaker connections are secure Press Mute button Turn up volume control Follow the instructions in the Display Brightness section on page 30 so that t
61. ame Consoles Multiple Digital Inputs and Outputs On Screen Menu and Display System 6 Channel Direct Input for Use With DVD Audio Players Other Products With Internal Surround Decoders or External Surround Decoders Color Coded Input Output and Speaker Terminals Comply With the Latest CEA Standards for Easy Installation CAUTION DO OPEN CAUTION reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove cover or back No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance INTRODUCTION 3 SAFEIY INFORMATION Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR 225 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
62. anging the settings for that parameter as shown in this section Having completed the setup and configuration process for your AVR 225 you are about to experience the finest in music and home theater listening Enjoy SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ZS OPERATION Basic Operation Once you have completed the setup and configuration of the AVR 225 it is simple to operate and enjoy The following instructions will help you maximize the enjoy ment of your new receiver Turning the AVR 225 On or Off When using the AVR 225 for the first time you must press the Main Power Switch El on the front panel to turn the unit on This places the unit in a Standby mode as indicated by the amber color of the Power Indicator E Once the unit is in Standby you may begin a listening session by pressing the System Power Control FJ on the front panel or the AVR Selector The Power Indicator E will tum green This will turn the unit on and retum it to the input source that was last used The unit may also be tumed on from Standby by pressing any of the Input Selector Buttons on the remote or the Input Source Selector on the front panel NOTE After pressing one of the Input Selector Buttons 9 to tum the unit on press the AVR Selector to set the remote control to the AVR 225 s functions To turn the unit off at the end of a listening session simply press the System Power Control o
63. anual to verify polarity If you do not know the polarity of your speaker ask your dealer for advice before proceeding or consult the speaker s manufacturer We also recommend that the length of cable used to connect speaker pairs be identical For example use the same length piece of cable to connect the front left and front right or surround left and sur round right speakers even if the speakers are a different distance from the AVR 225 9 Connections to a subwoofer are normally made via a line level audio connection from the Subwoofer Output to the line level input of a subwoofer with a built in amplifier When a passive subwoofer is used the connection first goes to a power amplifier which will be connected to one or more subwoofer speakers If you are using a powered subwoofer that does not have line level input connections follow the instruc tions furnished with the speaker for connection information Video Equipment Connections Video 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 Although any compatible video device may be con nected to any video input with the exception of the Video 1 and Video 2 Out J acks AADA ep amp D which may only be connected to a video recorder to make programming device codes into the remote control easier we recommend that you connect your VCR to the Video 1 Conne
64. ar panel Qe or front panel In order to listen to DVDs encoded with DTS sound tracks the DVD player must be compatible with the DTS signal as indicated by a DTS logo on the player s front panel Early DVD players may not be able to play DTS encoded DVDs This does not indicate a problem with the AVR 225 as some players cannot pass the DTS signal through to the digital outputs If you are in doubt as to the capability of your DVD player to handle DTS discs consult the player s owner s manual Please note that some DVD players are shipped with their output set for Dolby Digital only To ensure that DTS data is being sent to the AVR please check the setup menu system on your DVD player to make certain that DTS data output is enabled Selecting a Digital Source To utilize either digital mode you must have properly connected a digital source to the AVR 225 Connect the digital outputs from DVD players HDTV receivers satellite systems or CD players to the Optical or Coaxial Inputs ee In order to provide a backup signal and a source for analog stereo record ing the analog outputs provided on digital source equipment should also be connected to their appropri ate inputs on the AVR 225 rear panel 6 0 connect the analog stereo audio output from a DVD to the DVD Audio Inputs on the rear panel when you connect the source s digital outputs When playing a digital source such as DVD first select the input using the rem
65. assing all digital processing Digital bass management is not available in Stereo Direct mode The Stereo Digital mode can be used with either an analog or digital input as the signal undergoes digital bass management to optimize the distribution of the low frequencies between the main speakers and a subwoofer OPERATION 25 OPERATION Surround Mode Selection One of the most important features of the AVR 225 is its ability to reproduce a full multichannel surround sound field from digital sources analog matrix sur round encoded programs and standard stereo pro grams In all a total of 16 listening modes are avail able on the AVR 225 Selection of a surround mode is based on personal taste as well as the type of program source material being used For example motion pictures or TV pro grams bearing the logo of one of the major surround encoding processes such as Dolby Surround DTS Stereo or UltraStereo may be played in either the Dolby Digital Dolby Pro Logic Il or Logic 7 Cinema surround modes depending on the source material NOTE Once a program has been encoded with matrix surround information it retains the surround information as long as the program is broadcast in stereo Thus movies with surround sound may be decoded via any of the analog surround modes such as Pro Logic Il or Logic 7 when they are broadcast via conventional TV stations cable pay TV and satellite transmission In addi tion a number o
66. bwoofer or both When you have completed your selection for the front channel press the w Button on the remote to move the cursor to CENTER SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 19 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Press the 4 Buttons XD 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 below 100Hz will be sent only to the subwoofer output Note that if you choose this option and there is no subwoofer connected you will not hear any low frequency sounds from the center channel speaker When LARGE is selected a full range output will be sent to the center speaker output and NO center chan nel signal will be sent to the subwoofer output NOTE If you choose Logic 7 as the surround mode for the particular input source for which you are con figuring your speakers the AVR 225 will not make the large option available for the center speaker This is due to the requirements of Logic 7 processing and does not indicate a problem with 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 VMAx is a good alternative mode When you have completed your
67. by Digital and DTS are available When a high resolution 96kHz 24 bit PCM signal is detected the current source input followed by Hb k for example DV D Hbk will be displayed in the Main Information Display This type of program material can be found on specially marked discs that were recorded using a higher sampling rate than the 44kHz or 48kHz typically used on compact discs The Stereo Digital Surround Off mode will be available to process a 96 24 signal The Stereo Analog mode will not be available since by definition a 96 24 signal may be supplied only via a digital input In addition to the bitstream indicators the AVR 225 features a set of unique channel input indicators that tell you how many channels of digital information are being received and or whether the digital signal is interrupted These indicators are the L C R LS RS LFE letters that are inside the center boxes of the Speaker Channel Input Indicators M in the front panel Main Infor mation Display When a standard analog signal is in use only the L R indicators will light as analog signals have only left and right channels Digital signals however may have two five or six sep arate channels depending on the program material the method of transmission and the way in which it was encoded When a digital signal is playing the let ters in these indicators will light in response to the specific signal being received It is i
68. ce AM Antenna AC Power Cord DVD Audio Inputs FM Antenna Optical Digital Audio Output Video 1 Composite Video Input CD Inputs Coaxial Digital Audio Output Video 1 Audio Inputs Tape Outputs Video Monitor S Video Output Video 1 Composite Video Output Tape Inputs DVD S Video Input video 1 Audio Outputs Q Remote IR Input Coaxial Digital Audio Inputs Video 2 Composite Video Input Remote IR Output Video 1 S Video Input Video 2 Audio Inputs Subwoofer Output 68 Video 1 S Video Output Video 2 Composite Video Output Front Right Speaker Outputs Optical Digital Audio Inputs video 2 Audio Outputs Surround Right Speaker Outputs 4 Video 2 S Video Input video 3 Composite Video Input Center Speaker Outputs 69 Video 2 S Video Output video 3 Audio Inputs Surround Left Speaker Outputs Video 3 S Video Input Front Left Speaker Outputs 69 6 Channel Direct Inputs D Switched AC Accessory Outlet 69 Video Monitor Composite Video Output B Unswitched AC Accessory Outlet DVD Composite Video Input AM Antenna Connect the AM loop antenna sup Tape Inputs Connect these jacks to the woofer amplifier is used connect this jack to the sub plied with the receiver to these terminals If an external PLAY OUT jacks of an audio recorder woofer amplifier input AM antenna is used make connections to the AM and GND terminals in accordance with the instr
69. chnology Dolby 3 Stereo and custom Hall and Theater modes only Harman Kardon receivers offer Logic 7 to create a wider more enveloping field environment and more defined fly overs and pans Another Harman Kardon exclusive is VMAx which uses proprietary process ing to create an open spacious sound field even when only two front speakers are available A Stereo Direct mode bypasses the digital processor to preserve all of the subtleties of older analog two channel materials while bass management improves your ability to tailor the sound to suit your room acoustics or taste In addition to providing a wide range of listening options the AVR 225 is easy to configure so that it provides the best results with your speakers and spe cific listening room environment On screen menus make it simple to enter settings for speakers inputs and delay times while our exclusive EzSet remote measures the system s sound levels and automatically calibrates them for a perfectly balanced sound field presentation For the ultimate in flexibility the AVR 225 features connections for five video devices all with both com posite and S Video inputs including the front panel inputs Two additional audio inputs are available and a total of six digital inputs make the AVR 225 capable of handling all the latest digital audio sources Coax and optical digital outputs are also available for direct con nection to digital recorders Two video recordi
70. cted When the surround modes are turned off so that two channel stereo playback is in use only the ST indicator will light Ell Logic 7 Mode Indicators Preset Number Sleep Timer 4 Night Mode Indicator Speaker Channel Input Indicators V Preset Indicator Sleep Indicator e Memory Indicator 2 Stereo Indicator OSD Indicator When the On Screen Display OSD system is in use this indicator lights to remind you that the other indicators in this display do not function when the OSD is being used e DSP Mode Indicator This indicator lights when any of the surround modes created by Digital Signal Processing or DSP are in use These modes include Hall 1 Hall 2 the Theater Mode and 5 Channel Stereo s VM Ax Mode Indicators These light when the VMAx mode is in use x F appears when the Far Field VMAx mode is selected VM x N appears when the Near Field VM Ax mode is selected See page 25 for a description of the VM Ax modes Logic 7 Mode Indicators These indicators light when the Logic 7 mode is in use LOGIC C appears for the Cinema version LOGI C M appears for the Music version of Logic 7 See page 25 for a description of the Logic 7 modes Preset Number Sleep Timer When the tuner is in use these numbers indicate the specific preset memory location in use See page 28 for more infor mation on preset stations When the Sleep function is in use these numbers show how many minutes
71. ctly on the remote For many stan dard CD players cassette decks VCRs and DVD func tions the standard function icons are printed on top of the buttons For some products however the function of a particu lar button does not follow the command printed on the remote In order to see which function a button controls consult the Function List tables on pages 36 and 37 To use those tables first check the type of device being controlled e g TV VCR Next look at the remote control diagram pictured just before the Function List tables Note that each button has a number on it To find out what function a particular button has for a specific device find the button number on the Function List and then look in the column for the device you are controlling For example button num ber 53 is the Macro 2 button for the AVR 225 but it is the Favorite button for many cable television boxes and satellite receivers Button number 31 is the Delay button for the AVR 225 but the Time Display button for CD players NOTE The numbers used to describe the button functions in the diagram on page 35 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 225 Notes on Using the AVR 225 Remote With Other Devices Manufacturers may use different code sets within the same product category such as TV sets or VCRs They may als
72. ctors E D E your television to the Video 2 Input Connectors 6269 and your cable TV converter or Satellite receiver to the Video 3 Input Connectors eq 1 Connect a VCR s or other video source s audio and video Play Out jacks to the Video 1 or Video 2 In J acks epe D 6 D on the rear panel The Audio and Video Record In jacks on the VCR should be connected to the Video 1 or Video 2 Out J acks HDD on the AVR 225 2 Connect the analog audio and video outputs of a television set or any other video source to the Video 2 Input J acks 6269 3 Connect the analog audio and video outputs of a cable TV converter or satellite receiver or any other video source to the Video 3 J acks 6 7 D 4 Connect the analog audio and video outputs of a DVD or laser disc player to the DVD J acks T When a digital audio connection is used for your DVD player the default connection Is the Coaxial Digital Audio Input 1 J ack However the connection may also be made to any of the Optical F or Coaxial KE digital audio inputs provided that the digital input source selection is changed as shown on pages 17 and 26 If your DVD or DVD Audio player includes an onboard sur round decoder and 6 channel line level audio out puts you may connect these audio outputs to the 6 Channel Direct Inputs When you wish to hear this decoded audio select the DVD input first in order to select the video signal from the
73. d then release to cause the tuner to search for the next highest or lowest frequency station that has an acceptable signal When tuning FM stations in the Auto mode the tuner will select only stereo stations To tune to the next station press the button again If the Stereo Indicator zJ is not illuminated press the Tuning Mode Button to activate manual mode and tap the Tuning Selector Button to advance one frequency increment at a time or press and hold it to locate a specific station When the Tuned Indicator e lights the station is properly tuned and should be heard with clarity 5 Stations may also be tuned directly in either auto matic or manual tuning mode by pressing the Direct Button 6 and then pressing the Numeric Keys that correspond to the station s frequency The desired station will automatically be tuned 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 Tuning Mode Button until the Stereo Indicator z goes out This will also activate the manual tuning mode Preset Tuning Using the remote up to 30 stations may be stored in the AVR 225 s memory for easy recall using the front panel controls or the remote To enter a station into the memory first tune the sta tion using the steps outlined above The
74. dimensional sound space with the illusion 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 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 No delay is available for Ideal for playing music in situations such as a party it places the same signal at the front left and surround left this mode and front right and surround right speakers The center channel is fed a summed mono mix of the in phase material of the left and right channels Surround Off Stereo These modes turn off all surround processing and present the pure left and right channel presentation of two No surround channels Stereo Direct Bypass channel stereo programs The Stereo Direct Bypass mode may only be used with analog source inputs as it Stereo Digital preserves the analog format of the audio signal for its entire path of travel through the receiver to the speaker and subwoofer outputs byp
75. dio Inputs Connect the optical digital audio output from a DVD player HDTV receiver LD player satellite receiver cable box MiniDisc player or recorder or CD player to these jacks The signal may be either a Dolby Digital signal a DTS signal or a standard PCM digital source Video 2 Video Inputs Connect one of these jacks to the PLAY OUT composite or S Video jacks on a TV VCR or other video source Video 2 Video Outputs Connect one of these jacks to the RECORD INPUT composite or S Video jacks on a VCR if you are connecting a VCR to the Video 2 inputs x Video 3 Video Inputs Connect one of these jacks to the PLAY OUT composite or S Video jacks on a cable television box satellite dish receiver VCR or other video source 69 6 Channel Direct Inputs If an external digital audio decoder is used connect the outputs of that decoder to these jacks These jacks have been color coded as follows to assist you in making correct channel connections Front Left White Front Right Red Center Green Surround Left Blue Surround Right Gray Subwoofer Purple DVD Audio Inputs Connect these jacks to the analog audio jacks on a DVD or other source device NOTE The default setting for the audio input associated with DVD is the Coaxial Digital Input 1 If you con nect the audio outputs of a DVD player to these jacks change the input setting as shown on page 17 Video 1 Audio Inputs Connect these jacks to
76. display if connected and the Main Information Display E alternating with a readout of the output setting relative to the reference volume level As the adjustment proceeds a few things will happen simultaneously The channel position being adjusted will flash in the Speaker Channel Input Indicators If the test noise is heard from a channel other than the one shown in the indicator there is an error in the speaker connections If this is the case press the Test Button TWICE to stop the adjustment Then turn the unit off and verify that all speakers are connected to the proper Outputs DD As each channel is set the channel name and the adjustment offset will appear in the on screen display if connected and the Main Information Display ES While the level is changing the Program SPL Indicator will change colors to reflect the output level in rela SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 21 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION tion to the reference A red indication shows that the level is too high while an amber indica tion shows that the level is too low When the indicator is green the level is correct and the test noise will move to the next channel The color changes are for your information but you do not need to adjust anything as EzSet will do all the work While adjustments are being made the red LED under the AVR Selector will flash This is normal and indicates that EzSet is operating co After the test noise ha
77. e menus or video game images may cause the image to be permanently burned into the CRT This type of damage is not covered by the AVR 225 warranty and may not be covered by the pro jector TV sets warranty The AVR 225 has two on screen display modes Semi OSD and Full OSD When making configura tion adjustments it is recommended that the Full OSD mode be used This will place a complete status report or option listing on the screen making it easier to view the available options The Semi OSD mode uses one line displays only The Full OSD system is always available by pressing the OSD Button When this button is pressed the MASTER MENU Figure 1 will appear and adjustments are made from the individual menus The Semi OSD system is also available as a system default although it may be turned off by using the ADVANCED menu see page 30 With the Semi OSD system you may make adjustments directly by pressing the buttons on the front panel or remote control for the specific parameter to be adjusted For example press the Speaker Select Button to set the speaker configuration etc SYSTEM CONFIGURATION MASTER MENU x INPUT SETUP SURROUND SETUP SPEAKER SETUP OUTPUT ADJUST CHANNEL ADJUST ADVANCED EXIT Figure 1 When the Full 0SD system is in use the menu selec tions are not shown in the Main Information Display P ES When the Full OSD menu system is used OSD ON will appear in the Main Inf
78. e that you hear soundtracks in their proper place with the proper directionality and intensity IMPORTANT NOTE Listeners are often confused about the operation of the surround channels While some assume that sound should always be coming from each speaker most of the time there will be little or no sound in the surround channels This is because they are only used when a movie director or sound mixer specifically places sound there to create ambi ence a special effect or to continue action from the front of the room to the rear When the output levels are properly set it is normal for surround speakers to operate only occasionally Artificially increasing the volume to the rear speakers may destroy the illusion of an enveloping sound field that duplicates the way you hear sound in a movie theater or concert hall Before beginning the output level adjustment process make certain that all speaker connections have been properly made The system volume should be set to the level that you will use during a typical listening session Finally make certain that the Balance Control E is set to the center 12 o clock position Using EzSet Harman Kardon s exclusive EzSet remote makes it pos sible to quickly and accurately set the AVR 225 s output levels without the use of a sound pressure meter although manual adjustment is also available However for the easiest setup follow these steps while seated in the listening position that will
79. ect CD Select 7 Tape Tape Input Select Tape Select 8 VID1 VCR Video 1 Select VCR Select TV Select VID3 Select 9 VID2 TV Video 2 Select 10 VID3 CBL Sat Video 3 Select 11 VID4 Video 4 Select 12 AM FM Tuner Select 13 6 Ch Select 6 Ch Input Select 14 SPL Left Left Left Left Left 15 Sleep Channel Up Sleep Channel Channel Channel 16 Test Test Tone Input Select 17 TV Video TV DVD CDP Select TV VCR TV VCR TV Cable TV Sat 18 Volume Up Volume Up Input Level Up Volume Up Volume Up Volume Up Volume Up 19 Surround Select Channel Down Surround Mode Select CDR Select Channel Channel Channel 20 Night Night Mode Select 21 Spare 22 Volume Down Volume Down Input Level Down Volume Down Volume Down Volume Down 23 Channel Guide Channel Trim Title Info Guide Info Guide 24 Move Adjust Up Up Up Up Up Up 25 Speaker Menu Speaker Adjust Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu 26 Move Adjust Left Left Left Left Left Left 27 Set Set Enter Enter Enter Enter Enter 28 gt Right Right Right Right Right 29 Digital Exit Digital Input Select Subtitle Exit Exit Exit Exit 30 Y Move Adjust Down Down Down Down Down Down 31 Delay Prev Ch Delay Adjust Return Time Prev Channel Prev Channel Prev Channel 32 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 33 27 2 2 2 2 2 2 34 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 35 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 36 5 9 5 5 5 5 5 37 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 38 7 7 7 7 7 7 39 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 40 Tun M Tuning Mode 41 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 42 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 43
80. een and in the Main Information Display EJ Press the a w Buttons within three seconds to select the desired setting When all settings for the surround setup have been made press a v Buttons so that the p cursor is nextto RETURN TO MENU and press the Set Button amp 9 to return to the main menu Speaker Setup This menu tells the AVR 225 which type of speakers are in use This is important as it adjusts the settings that determine 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 full range loudspeakers that are Capable of reproducing sounds below 100Hz Use the SMALL setting for smaller frequency limited Satellite speakers that do not reproduce sounds below 100Hz Note that when small speakers are used a Subwoofer is required to reproduce 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 to reproduce low frequency sounds If you are in doubt as to which category describes your speakers consult the specifications in the speakers owner s manual or ask your dealer If you haven t done so previously place the AVR 225 in Dolby Pro Logic Il Movie mode by using the SURROUND SETUP menu Figure 3 as described on page 18 It is easiest to enter the proper settings for the speaker setup thr
81. efaults to the DVD player but may be reassigned Assign the other digital inputs and outputs as appropriate for your equipment as described in Step 7 VIDEO connections Choose either composite yellow or S Video 4 pin for each video source Connect the composite and S Video AUDIO CONNECTIONS Monitor outputs to your Video Monitor TV Switch your TV set s input to match the type of video used for the currently selected source Step 6 Plug all components into AC power outlets The outlets on the back of the AVR 225 may be used only for low current products such as CD or DVD players as long as the total does not exceed 100 watts Basic Receiver Configuration Step 7 Select digital inputs If your DVD is connected to Coax 1 no adjustment is needed For any other digital device connections use the On Screen In Out Setup menu or the front panel Digital Select button and the arrow buttons to select an optical or coax digital input see pages 17 18 and 26 Step 8 Select a surround mode Press the Surround Mode button on the front panel to select Step 9 Step 10 Step 11 Dolby Pro Logic Il Movie You may select other modes later as you become familiar with the AVR 225 see pages 18 and 25 26 Configure speakers No action is needed if you have five small satellite type speakers and a subwoofer Otherwise use the OSD Speaker Setup Menu or press the Speaker button and then the Set and arrow buttons to se
82. eive bass frequencies below 100Hz When all speaker selections have been made press w Button until the on screen gt cursor points to RETURN TO MENU and press the Set Button to return to the MASTER MENU The speaker configuration may also be changed at any time without using the Full OSD on screen menu system by pressing the Speaker Select button on the front panel P or remote P Once the button is pressed FN T SP KR will appear in both the lower third of the video display and the Main Information Display EJ Within three seconds press either the front panel lt gt Selector Buttons or the a v Buttons on the remote to select a different speaker position or press the Set Button AAI to begin the adjustment process for the front left and right speakers When the Set Button AI has been pressed and the system is ready for a change to the speaker set ting the on screen display and Main Information Display E will read FNT LARGE or FNT SMALL depending on the current setting Press the front panel lt gt Selector Buttons E or the Av Buttons on the remote until the desired setting is shown using the instructions for large or small described earlier If the configuration for another speaker position needs to be changed press the front panel lt gt Selector Buttons or the a v Buttons on the remote to select a different speaker position and then press the front panel lt
83. el press the Test Tone Selector Button again to complete the process NOTE Output level adjustment is not available for the VMAx or Surround Off modes However the levels of the left and right channels in the Surround Off Stereo modes may be adjusted relative to each other using the Balance Control Additional Input Adjustments After one input has been adjusted for surround mode digital input if any speaker type and output levels go back to INPUT SETUP line on the MASTER MENU and enter the settings for each input that you will use In most cases only the digital input and surround mode will be different from one input to the next while the speaker type 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 Once the settings outlined on the previous pages have been made the AVR 225 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 gram material These advanced settings are described on pages 30 31 of this manual In addition any of the settings made in the initial configuration of the unit may be changed at any time As you add new or dif ferent sources or speakers or if you wish to change a setting to better reflect your listening taste simply fol low the instructions for ch
84. ent or speakers it is always a good practice to unplug the unit from the AC wall outlet This prevents any possi bility of accidentally sending audio or transient signals to the speakers that may damage them 1 Connect the analog output of a CD player to the CD Inputs NOTE When the CD player has both fixed and vari able audio outputs it is best to use the fixed output unless you find that the input to the receiver is so low that the sound is noisy or so high that the signal is distorted 2 Connect the analog Play Out jacks of a cassette deck MD CD R or other audio recorder to the Tape Input J acks Connect the analog Record In jacks on the recorder to the Tape Output J acks on the AVR 225 3 Connect the output of any digital sources to the appropriate input connections on the AVR 225 rear panel The Optical and Coaxial Digital Inputs DAKE may be used with a Dolby Digital or DTS source such as a DVD player or the output of a conventional CD or LD player s PCM S P DIF output 4 Connect Optical Digital Audio Output or the Coaxial Digital Audio Output on the rear panel of the AVR 225 to the matching digital input connections on a CD R or MiniDisc recorder 5 Assemble the AM Loop Antenna supplied with the unit as shown below Connect it to the AM and GND Screw Terminals 6 Connect the supplied FM antenna to the FM Antenna 75 Ohm Connection The FM anten na may be an external roof antenna
85. ent distances between the front chan nel speakers and the listening position compared to the surround speakers and the listening position the amount of time it takes for sound to reach your ears from the front or surround speakers may differ You may compensate for this difference through the use of the delay settings to adjust the timing to tailor the spe cific speaker placement and acoustic conditions in your listening room or home theater The factory setting is appropriate for most rooms but some installations create an uncommon distance between the front and surround speakers that may cause the arrival of front channel sounds to become disconnected from surround channel sounds To resynchronize the front and surround channels fol low these steps 1 Measure the distance from the listening viewing position to the front speakers 2 Measure the distance from the listening viewing position to the surround speakers 3 Subtract the distance to the surround speakers from the distance to the front speakers a When setting the delay time for the Dolby Digital surround mode the optimal delay time is the result of that subtraction For example if the front speakers are 10 feet away and the surround speakers are five feet away the opti mal delay time is figured as 10 5 5 Thus in this example the delay time for Dolby Digital should be set at five milliseconds b When setting the delay time for the Pro Logic Il mode ta
86. er depending on how the remote has been programmed Tuner Mode Press this button when the tuner is in use to select between automatic tuning and manual tuning In automatic tuning mode the Auto Indicator s will be lit and only stations with acceptable signal quality may be tuned by pressing the Tuning Up Down Buttons When the button is pressed so that the Auto Indicator z goes out manual tun ing mode is engaged and pressing the Tuning Buttons will move the frequency up or down in single step increments When the FM band is in use pressing this button when a station s signal is weak will change to monaural reception See page 28 for more information Direct Button When the tuner is in use press this button to start the sequence for direct entry of a station s frequency After pressing the button simply press the proper Numeric Keys to select a sta tion See page 28 for more information on the tuner Tuning Up Down When the tuner is in use these buttons will tune up or down through the selected fre quency band If the Tuner Mode Button has been pressed so that the Auto Indicator s is illumi nated pressing either of the buttons will cause the tuner to seek the next station with acceptable signal strength for quality reception When the Auto Indicator is NOT illuminated pressing these buttons will tune sta tions in single step increments See page 28 for more information
87. ered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation or e The product has been dropped or damaged in any way or f The product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service 22 Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or that have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards 23 Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition 24 Wall or Ceiling Mounting The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer 25 Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat 5 Antenna Lead In Wire Ground Clamp Antenna Discharge Unit NEC Section 810 20 Grounding Conductors NEC Section 810 21 Electric Service Equipment Ground Clamps Power Service Grounding Electrode System NEC Art 250 Part H Part COET1A1697 harman kardon Limited Warranty The Harman
88. ess the A w Buttons on the remote or the Selector Buttons EJ on the front panel until the desired figure appears in the Main Information Display SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Night Mode Settings 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 particularly the dialogue while reducing the peak level This prevents abruptly loud transitions from disturbing others without reducing the sonic impact of a digital source Note that the Night mode is only available when specially encoded Dolby Digital signals are played To adjust the Night mode setting for an input from the menu make certain that the cursor is on the NIGHT line ofthe SURROUND SETUP menu Figure 4 Next press the lt gt Buttons D to choose among the following settings as they appear in the on screen display OFF When OFF is highlighted the Night mode will not function MIPD When MID is highlighted a mild compres sion will be applied MA X When is highlighted a more severe compression algorithm will be applied We recommend that you select the MID setting initially and change to the MAX setting later if desired Note that the Night mode may be adjusted directly any time that a Dolby Digital source is playing by pressing the Night Button When the button is pressed the phrase D RANGE will appear in the lower third of the video scr
89. f made fortelevision programs sports broadcasts radio dramas and music CDs are also recorded in surround sound You may view a list of these programs at www dolby com Even when a program is not listed as carrying intentional surround information you may find that the Pro Logic ll Logic 7 VMAx and the Hall or Theater modes often deliver enveloping surround presentations through the use of the natural information present in all stereo recordings However for stereo but not surround programs we sug gest that you experiment with the other modes Surround modes are selected using either the front panel controls or the remote To select a surround mode from the front panel press the Surround Mode Selector F to scroll up or down through the list of available modes To select a surround mode using the remote press the Surround Mode Selector and then press A Y Buttons to change the mode As you press the buttons the Surround mode name will appear in the lower third of the on screen display and in the Main Information Display and an individual mode indicator will also light up EJLA As the surround modes change a green LED will light next to the current mode in the Surround Mode Indicators list on the front panel NOTE The name of each Surround Mode will scroll across the bottom of the on screen display and through the Main Information Display E while the modes are being selected To avoid exitin
90. g accessory recommended by the manufacturer 9 A Product and Cart Combination Should Be Moved with Care Quick Stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn 10 Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating and these openings must not be blocked or covered The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This product should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to 11 Power Sources This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your product dealer or local power company For products intended to operate from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructions 12 Polarization This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to replace your obso
91. g from the surround mode selection process push the A or V Button while a mode name is still visible 26 OPERATION Note that the Dolby Digital and DTS modes may only be selected when a digital input is in use In addition when a digital source is present the AVR 225 will automatically select and switch to the correct mode Dolby Digital or DTS regardless of the mode that has been previously selected For more information on selecting digital sources see the following section of this manual To listen to a program in traditional two channel stereo using the front left and front right speakers only plus the subwoofer if installed and configured follow the instructions shown above for using the remote until SURR OFF appears in the Main Information Display EJ Note that the Stereo Direct Bypass mode may only be selected when an analog input is in use Digital Audio Playback Digital audio is a major advancement over older analog matrix surround systems It delivers five discrete chan nels left front center right front left surround and right surround Each channel reproduces full frequency range 20Hz to 20kHz and offers dramatically improved dynamic range and significant improvements to signal to noise ratios In addition digital systems have the capa bility to deliver an additional channel that is specifically devoted to low frequency information This is the 1 channel referred to when you see these syste
92. g 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 elec trodes and requirements of the grounding electrode NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER This reminder IS provided to call the CATV Cable TV system installer s attention to article 820 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and in par ticular specifies that the cable ground shall be con nected to the grounding system of the building as Close to the point of cable entry as possible 4 SAFETY INFORMATION Installation Location lll To ensure proper operation and to avoid the poten tial for safety hazards place the unit on a firm and level surface When placing the unit on a shelf be certain that the shelf and any mounting hardware can support the weight of the product Make certain that proper space is provided both above and below the unit for ventilation If this product will be installed in a cabinet or other enclosed area make certain that there is sufficient air movement within the cabinet Under some circumstances a fan may be required Do not place the unit directly on a carpeted surface Avoid installation in extremely hot or cold locations or an area that is exposed to direct sunlight or heating equipment Avoid moist or humid locations Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on the top of t
93. gram material as described on page 29 2 Manual output level adjustment is most easily done through the OUTPUT ADJUST menu Figure 7 If you are already at the MASTER MENU press w Button until the on screen gt cursor is next to OUTPUT AD JUST line If you are not at the MAS TER MENU press the OSD Button to bring up the MASTER MENU Figure 1 and then press the w Button until the SYSTEM CONFIGURATION on screen gt cursor is next to the OUTPUT AD JUST line Press the Set Button to bring the OUTPUT ADJUST menu Figure 7 to the screen OUTPUT ADJUST FRONT LEFT dB CENTER FRONT RIGHT SURR RIGHT dB SURR LEFT dB RETURN TO MENU Figure 7 3 As soon as the new menu appears you will hear a test noise circulate from speaker to speaker in a clockwise direction around the room The test noise will play for three seconds in each speaker before circulating and a blinking on screen cur sor will appear next to the name of each speaker location when the sound is at that speaker NOTE This is a good time to verify that the speakers have been properly connected As the test noise circu lates listen to make certain that the sound comes from the speaker position shown in the Main Information Display E If the sound from a speaker location does NOT match the position indicated in the display turn the AVR 225 off using the Main Power Switch EI and check the speaker
94. gt Selector Buttons E or a v Buttons on the remote until the correct speaker setting is shown To assist in making speaker configuration settings the icons in the Speaker Channel Input Indicators change as the speaker type is selected at each posi tion When only the center icon box containing the abbreviation for the speaker position is lit the speaker is set for small When the inner box and the two outer boxes with circles inside them are lit the speaker is set for large When no indicator appears at a speaker location that position is set for none or no speaker NOTE These icons are available only when making setup changes in the Semi OSD mode For example in Figure 6 the left front and right front speakers are set for large the center left surround SL and right surround SR speakers are set for small and a subwoofer is set as shown by the box with the abbreviation LFE which stands for low frequency effects R NGT _ Figure 6 Configuring the Surround Off Stereo Modes For superior reproduction of two channel program materials the AVR 225 offers two Stereo modes an analog Stereo Direct mode that bypasses the digital signal processing circuitry for a completely analog sig nal path that preserves the purity of the original signal and a digital mode that is capable of providing bass management for optimal distribution of the low fre quencies between smaller speakers and
95. h The AVR 225 s remote may be programmed to oper ate the Volume Control and Mute func tions of either the TV or the AVR 225 in conjunction with any of the devices controlled by the remote For example since the AVR 225 will likely be used as the sound system for TV viewing you may wish to have the AVR 225 s volume activated although the remote is set to run the TV Either the AVR 225 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 1 Press the Input Selector for the unit you will be using 0 TV when you wish to have Volume Punch Through to your audio system active and the Mute Button at the same time until the red light appears under the Input Selector and the Program SPL Indicator flashes amber N Press the Volume Up Button and note that the Program SPL Indicator will stop flashing and stay amber Press either the AVR Selector or the Input Selector depending on which system s volume control you wish to have attached for the punch through mode The Program SPL Indicator wil blink green three times and then go out to confirm the data entry Example To have the AVR 225 s volume control activated even though the remote is set to control the TV first press the VID2 TV Input Selector and the Mute Button at the same time Next press the Volume Up Button J followed by the
96. h when it is amber the level is too low Press the SPL Button 9 when you are finished to turn the sensor and indicator off NOTE The subwoofer output level is not adjustable using the test tone To change the subwoofer level follow the steps for Output Level Trim Adjustment on page 29 7 When all channels have an equal volume level the adjustment is complete To exit this menu press the a v Buttons 6 until the on screen gt cursor is next to the RETURN TO MENU line and then press the Set Button lt to return to the MASTER MENU The output levels may also be adjusted at any time using the discrete buttons and Semi OSD system To adjust the output levels in this fashion press the Test Tone Selector As soon as the button is pressed the test tone will begin to circulate as indicated earlier The correct channel from which the test noise should be heard will be shown in the lower third of the video screen and in the Main Information Display EJ While the test noise is circulating the proper channel position will also be indicated in the Speaker Channel Input Indicators M by a blinking letter within the correct channel To adjust the output level press the Selector Buttons on the front panel or the P 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 15 seconds When all channels have the same output lev
97. he display is setto VF D FULL speaker ends Check speaker wire connections for shorts at receiver and Contact your local Harman Kardon service center which you can locate by visiting our Web site at www harmankardon com Select a mode other than Stereo or Dolby 3 Stereo There is no surround information from mono sources Check speaker mode configuration The surround decoder may not create center or rear channel information from nonencoded programs Change remote batteries Press the AVR selector Make certain front panel sensor is visible to remote or connect remote sensor Move unit or antenna away from computers fluorescent lights motors or other electrical appliances Resume play for DVD Check that Digital Input is selected by pressing the System Power Control Button Next press and hold the Tone Mode Button G for three seconds The unit will turn on automatically and display the RESET message in the Main Information Display Note that once you have cleared the memory in this manner it is necessary to reestablish all system configuration settings and tuner presets The reset will not affect settings that were pro grammed into the remote control To reset the remote control and restore it to its factory default settings please follow the instructions on page 34 If these steps do not solve the problem consult an authorized Harman Kardon service center You can locate the serv
98. he unit or place objects directly over them Cleaning When the unit gets dirty wipe it with a clean soft dry cloth If necessary wipe it with a soft cloth dampened with mild soapy water then a fresh cloth with clean water Wipe dry immediately with a dry cloth NEVER use benzene aerosol cleaners thinner alcohol or any other volatile cleaning agent Do not use abrasive clean ers 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 ates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc tions may cause harmful interference to radio com munication However there is no guarantee that harm ful interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference 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
99. hed AC Accessory Outlet QD 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 tumed 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 Finally when all connections are complete plug the Power Cord into a nonswitched 120 volt AC wall outlet You re almost ready to enjoy the AVR 225 AND CONNECTIONS INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 15 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION When all audio video and system connections have been made there are a few configuration adjustments that must be made A few minutes spent to correctly configure and calibrate the unit will greatly add to your listening experience Speaker Selection and Placement The placement of speakers in a multichannel home theater system can have a noticeable impact on the quality of sound reproduced No matter which type or brand of speakers is used the same model or brand of speaker should be used for the left front center and right front speakers This creates a seamless front soundstage and eliminates the possibility of dis tracting sonic disturbances that occur when a sound moves across mismatched front channel spe
100. ice center nearest to you by visiting our Web site at www harmankardon com Memory Backup This product is equipped with a memory backup system that preserves the system configuration infor mation and tuner presets if the unit is accidentally unplugged or subjected to a power outage This mem ory will last for approximately one week after which time all information must be reentered Audio Section Stereo Mode Continuous Average Power FTC 65 Watts per channel lt 0 07 THD 20Hz 20kHz both channels driven into 8 ohms Five Channel Surround Modes Power Per Individual Channel Front L amp R channels 55 Watts per channel lt 0 07 THD 20Hz 20kHz into 8 ohms Center channel 55 Watts lt 0 07 THD 20Hz 20kHz into 8 ohms Surround channels 55 Watts per channel lt 0 07 THD 20Hz 20kHz into 8 ohms Input Sensitivity Impedance Linear High Level 200mV 47k ohms Signal to Noise Ratio IHF A 95dB Surround System Adjacent Channel Separation Analog Source Decoding 45dB Dolby Digital 550B DTS 550 Frequency 1W 008 308 High Instantaneous 10Hz 100kHz Current Capability HCC 28 Amps Transient Intermodulation Distortion TIM Unmeasurable Slew Rate 40V usec TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FM Tuner Section Frequency Range Usable Sensitivity Signal to Noise Ratio Distortion Stereo Separation Selectivity Image Rejection IF Rejection AM Tuner Section Frequenc
101. is to select an input This may be done by pressing the front panel Input Source Selector R until the desired inputs name appears momentarily in the Main Information Display EJ and the green LED lights next to the input s name in the front panel Input Indicators 7 The input may also be selected by pressing the appropriate Input Selector 0 on the remote control When using the Full OSD system to make the setup adjustments press the OSD Button once so that the MASTER MENU Figure 1 appears Note that the cursor will be next to the INPUT SETUP line Press the Set Button to enter the menu and the INPUT SETUP menu Figure 2 will appear on the screen Press the lt gt Buttons until the desired input name appears in the highlighted video as well as being indi cated the front panel Input Indicators E by the green LED next to the desired input name If the input will use the standard left right analog inputs no further adjustment is needed INPUT SETUP x p INPUT FIBRE DIGITAL RETURN TO MENU Figure 2 If you wish to associate one of the digital inputs with the selected input source press w Button qj on the remote while LNPUT SETUP menu SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 17 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Figure 2 is on the screen and the on screen cursor will drop down to the DIGITAL IN line Press the 4 Buttons XD 6 until the name of the desired digital input appear
102. ke the result of the subtraction and add 15 to obtain the optimal delay time For example if the front speakers are 10 feet away and the surround speakers are five feet away the optimal delay time is figured as 10 5415220 Thus in this example the Pro Logic delay should be set at 20 milli seconds NOTE The DTS Logic 7 Hall and Theater modes use a fixed nonadjustable delay time The Dolby Digital mode also includes a separate set ting for the center channel delay mode since the dis crete nature of these signals makes the location of the center channel speaker more critical To calculate the delay for the center channel measure the distance from the preferred listening position in the center of the room to both the center channel speaker and either the left or right speaker If the distances are equal no further adjustment is required and the center delay should be set to zero If the distance to the front speakers is greater than the distance to the center speaker you may wish to reposi tion the speakers by moving the front left and front right speakers closer to the listening position or the center speaker further away from the listening position If repositioning of the speakers is not possible adjust the center delay time adding one millisecond of center channel delay for every foot closer to the listening position the center speaker is than the front speakers For example if the front left and front right s
103. l input When the letters flash the digital input has been interrupted See page 21 for more information on the Channel Indicators Preset Indicator This indicator lights when the tuner is in use to show that the Preset Number Sleep Timer i is showing the station s preset memory number See page 28 for more information on tuner presets FRONT PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY 7 FRONI PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY Sleep Indicator This indicator lights when the Sleep function is in use The numbers in the Preset Number Sleep Timer I will show the minutes remaining before the AVR 225 goes into the Standby mode See page 24 for more information on the Sleep function e Memory Indicator This indicator flashes when entering presets and other information into the tuner s memory zJ Stereo Indicator This indicator lights when an FM Station is being tuned in stereo This indicator differs from the indicator that lights when the surround decoding modes are turned off which is described above as the Dolby 3 Stereo Stereo Indicator e Tuned Indicator This indicator lights when a station IS being received with sufficient signal strength to pro vide acceptable listening quality z Auto Indicator This indicator lights when the tuner s Auto mode is in use Main Information Display This display shows messages relating to the status input source surround mode tuner volume level or other aspects of the
104. le existing speakers typically use a red terminal for the positive speaker wire connection See page 14 for more information on speaker polarity Q Surround Speaker Outputs Connect these outputs to the matching or terminals on your left and right surround speakers When making speaker connections always make certain to maintain correct polarity by connecting the black terminal to the nega tive terminal on the speakers Connect the blue terminal to the positive terminal on the left sur round speaker and the gray terminal to the positive terminal on the right surround speaker Newer speakers may have matching color terminals in accor dance with the new CEA specifications while existing speakers typically use a red terminal for the positive speaker wire connection See page 14 for more information on speaker polarity D Switched AC Accessory Outlet This outlet may be used to power any device you wish to have turned on or off at the same time as the AVR 225 Any device connected to this outlet will be off when the AVR 225 is in the Standby mode and power will be supplied to the outlet when the AVR 225 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 225 is on or off NOTE The total power consumption of all devices connected to the accessory outlets should not exceed 100 watts Do not connect
105. lect the correct speaker choices for your system see pages 19 20 Use EzSet to set output levels Set the Balance to 12 o clock and the Volume to 15dB Hold the remote in front of you at shoulder level and point it at the AVR 225 Press the SPL button for 3 seconds hold the remote steady and wait for the process to complete See pages 21 22 Your system is configured sit back and enjoy AVR 225 QUICK SIARI GUIDE VCR Video 1 Cable or Sat or HDTV Set Top Box Video 3 TV Video Monitor Video S Video 09900000 O Video In 4 S Video In e e e e e e e e e e e e I 3 i Optical Coax y e e e e e e e e 1 e e e e e sas sasa 5 2 I ss e o r e e oe Im eom aver ae 03 VID 2 S VIDEO DVD MONITOR u OG daS Q MOSO ai IN IN OUT IN OUT in 1 IN OUT OPTICAL COAXIAL FL FR SUSR C SW GOAXIALIN DIGITAL 6CH DIRECT IN l DIGITAL INPUT OUTPUT SPEAKERS 8 Q 00000 ooooo x AC OUTLETS 120V 60Hz UNSWITCHED 100W 1A MAX PRE OUT REMOTE O 0 IN OUT SUB WOOFER CENTER SWITCHED 50W 0 5 MAX EU _
106. lete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug 13 Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the product 14 Nonuse Periods The power cord of the product should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for long periods of time 15 Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Article 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 provides infor mation with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode See Figure 1 16 Lightning For added protection for this product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges 17 Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity
107. listening level using the Volume Control D Then press the OSD Button to bring up the MASTER MENU Figure 1 Press w Button until the on screen gt cursor is next to CHANNEL AD JUST line Press the Set Button to acti vate the CHANNEL AD JUST menu Figure 8 CHANNEL ADJUST x FRONT LEFT FRONT RIGHT SURR RIGHT SURR LEFT SUBWOOFER CHANNEL RESET RETURN TO MENU Figure 8 Once the menu appears on your video screen use the Av Buttons to move the on screen gt cursor so that it is next to the channel that you wish to adjust Then use the lt gt Buttons J to raise or lower the output level Remember the goal is to have the output level at each channel be equal when heard at the listening position When all adjustments are done press the a v D buttons to move the on screen P cursor so that it is nex to RETURN TO 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 OSD Button to exit the menu system NOTES 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 n Stereo Digital Surround Off mode only the front left
108. lit In this mode the analog input will be converted to digital and routed to the digital signal processor for bass management processing before it is converted back to analog and outputted to the front left and right speakers To configure your front left and right speakers in this mode follow the procedure described on page 19 for configuring the Left and Right speakers using the SPEAKER SETUP menu Figure 5 or press SYSTEM CONFIGURATION the Speaker Select Button until F NT S PKR appears in the Main Information Display EJ and then press the Set Button Press A W Buttons Z or the Selector Buttons E until either LARGE or SMALL appears matching the type of speakers you have at the front left and right positions as described on page 20 When SMALL is selected low frequency sounds will be sent to the subwoofer output only and the sub woofer speaker will automatically be configured as ON If you choose the SMALL configuration and there is no subwoofer connected you will not hear any low frequency sounds When LARGE is selected a full range output will be sent to the front left and front right speakers and NO low frequency signals will be sent to the sub woofer output Output Level Adjustment Output level adjustment is a key part of the configura tion process for any surround sound product It is par ticularly important for a Dolby Digital receiver such as the AVR 225 as correct outputs will ensur
109. mportant to note that although Dolby Digital for example is referred to as a 5 1 system not all Dolby Digital DVDs or pro grams are encoded with 5 1 channels Thus it is sometimes normal for a DVD with a Dolby Digital soundtrack to trigger only the L and R indicators NOTE Many DVD discs are recorded with both 5 1 and 2 0 versions of the same soundtrack When playing a DVD always be certain to check the type of material on the disc Most discs show this information in the form of a listing or icon on the back of the disc jacket When a disc does offer multiple soundtrack choices you may have to make some adjustments to your DVD player usually with the Audio Select button or in a menu screen on the disc to send a full 5 1 feed to the AVR 225 It is also possible for the type of signal feed to change during the course of a DVD playback In some cases the previews of special mate rial will only be recorded in 2 0 audio while the main feature is available in 5 1 audio As long as your DVD player is set for 6 channel output the AVR 225 will automatically sense changes to the bitstream and channel count and reflect them in these indicators The letters used by the Speaker Channel Input Indicators M also flash to indicate when a bitstream 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 indicato
110. ms described as 5 1 The bass channel is separate from the other channels but since it is intentionally bandwidth limited sound designers have given it that unique designation Dolby Digital Dolby Digital originally known as 3 is a standard part of the DVD format and is also part of the new digital broadcasting system and it is available with many satellite receivers and some digital cable boxes as well as with specially encoded LD discs Note that an optional external RF demodulator is required to use the AVR 225 to listen to the Dolby Digital soundtracks available on laser discs Connect the RF output of the LD player to the demodulator and then connect the digital output of the demodulator to the Optical or Coaxial Inputs eek of the AVR 225 No demodulator is required for use with DVD players or DTS encoded laser discs DTS DTS is another digital audio system that is capable of delivering 5 1 audio Although both DTS and Dolby Digital are digital they use different methods of encod ing the signals and thus they require different decoding circuits to convert the digital signals back to analog DTS encoded soundtracks are available on select DVD and LD discs as well as on special audio only DTS discs You may use any LD or CD player equipped with a digital output to play DTS encoded discs with the AVR 225 All that is required is to connect the player s output to either the Optical or Coaxial input on the re
111. n Spare Button This button does not have any function for the operation of the AVR 225 but it is available for use when programmed with the code from another remote See page 32 for information on programming the remote with codes for other devices eD Volume Up Down Press these buttons to raise or lower the system volume See page 34 for more information on programming the Volume Punch Through capability of the remote which allows you to change the AVR 225 s volume while the remote is set to control another device B TV Video Selector This button does not have a direct function on the AVR 225 but when used with a compatibly programmed VCR DVD or satellite receiver that has a TV Video function pressing this button will switch between the output of the player or receiver and the external video input to that player Consult the owner s manual for your specific player or receiver for the details of how it implements this function SPL Button This button activates the AVR 225 EzSet function to quickly and accurately calibrate the AVR 2255 output levels Press and hold the button for three seconds and then release it The Test Tone will begin circulating and the Program SPL Indicator will change colors During this sequence EzSet will automatically adjust the output levels for all channels until they have equal output levels as shown by the Program SPL Indicator lighting green for each channel
112. n 1 Press the Memory Button on the remote The Memory Indicator e will be illuminated and flash in the Main Information Display 2 Within five seconds press the Numeric Keys corresponding to the location where you wish to store this station s frequency Once entered the preset num ber will appear in the Preset Number Sleep Time Display Ki 3 Repeat the process after tuning any additional sta tions to be preset Recalling Preset Stations To manually select a station previously entered in the preset memory press the Numeric Keys that correspond to the desired station s memory location To manually tune through the list of stored preset stations one by one press the Preset Stations Selector Buttons Ae on the front panel or remote Tape Recording In normal operation the audio or video source selected for listening through the AVR 225 is sent to the record outputs This means that any program you are watch ing or listening to may be recorded simply by placing machines connected to the outputs for Tape Outputs or Video 1 or 2 Outputs 66 D 69 amp in the record mode When a digital audio recorder is connected to the Optical or Coaxial digital audio outputs you may record the digital signal using a CD R MiniDisc or other digital recording system NOTES The AVR 225 converts analog inputs to a PCM digi tal signal enabling you to record the material on a CD or MD rec
113. n the front panel or the Power Off Button on the remote Power will be shut off to any equipment plugged into the rear panel Switched AC Outlet D and the Power Indicator E will turn amber When the remote is used to turn the unit off it is actually placing the system in a Standby mode as indi cated by the amber color of the Power Indicator E To program the AVR 225 for automatic turn off press the Sleep Button on the remote Each press of the button will decrease the time before shutdown in the following sequence 90 80 70 60 50 2 40 30 20 10 3 OFF min min min min The sleep time will be displayed in the Preset Number Sleep Timer Indicator B and it will count down until the time has elapsed When the programmed sleep time has elapsed the unit will automatically turn off Note that the front panel display will dim to one half brightness when the Sleep function is programmed To cancel the Sleep function press and hold the Sleep Button p until the infor mation display returns to normal brightness the Sleep indicator numbers disappear and SLEEP 0 appears in the Main Information Display 24 OPERATION When you will be away from home for an extended period of time it is always a good idea to completely turn the unit off with the front panel Main Power Switch El NOTE All preset memories are lost if the unit is left turned off by using the Main Power Switch f
114. n screen menus The factory default setting for these menus leaves them on the screen for 20 sec onds after a period of inactivity before they disappear from the screen or Time Out Time Out is a safety measure to prevent image retention of the menu text in your monitor or projector which might happen if menus were left on indefinitely However some view ers may prefer a slightly longer or shorter period before the display times out To change the Full OSD Time Out you will need to make an adjustment in the ADVANCED SELECT menu Figure 9 To start the adjustment press the OSD Button to bring MASTER MENU to the screen Press w Button until the on screen w cursor is next to the ADVANCED line Press the Set Button to enter the ADVANCED SELECT menu Figure 9 Atthe ADVANCED SELECT menu Figure 9 make certain that the on screen cursor is next to the FULL OSD TIME OUT line by pressing a v Buttons as needed Next press the 4 Buttons J until the desired time is displayed in seconds Note that unlike most of the 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 if the unit is turned off If you wish to make other adjustments press the 7 Buttons until the on screen gt cursor is next to the desired setting or the RE TURN TO MENU line and press the Set Button If you have no other adjustments to m
115. nction or mode to be changed e g press the Surround Mode Selector to select a surround mode or the Digital Select Button to change the digital input and then press this button to scroll through the list of avail able choices D 4 Button This button is used to change the menu selection or setting during some of the setup procedures for the AVR 225 Set Button This button is used to enter settings into the AVR 225 s memory It is also used in the setup procedures for delay time speaker configuration and channel output level adjustment Digital Select Press this button to assign one of the digital inputs to a source See page 26 for more information on using digital inputs v Button This multipurpose button is used to change or scroll through items in the on screen menus or to change configuration settings such as output levels When changing an item such as the surround mode or digital input directly first press the function or mode to be changed e g press the Surround Mode Selector 0 to select a surround mode or the Digital Select Button to change the digital input and then press this button to scroll through the list of avail able choices Numeric Keys These buttons serve as a 10 button numeric keypad to enter tuner preset positions They are also used to select channel numbers when TV has been selected on the remote or to select track numbers on a CD DVD or LD play
116. ng out puts and a six channel input make the AVR 225 virtually future proof with everything needed to accommodate tomorrow s new formats right onboard The AVR 225 s powerful amplifier uses traditional Harman Kardon high current ultrawide bandwidth design technologies Pour le CANADA CORDE DE CONNEXION CA ATTENTION POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES INTRO DUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER J USQU AU FOND For CANADA AC POWER CORD CONNECTION CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT INTRODUCTION Harman Kardon invented the high fidelity receiver almost fifty years ago With state of the art circuitry and time honored circuit designs the AVR 225 is one of the finest receivers ever offered by Harman Kardon Onboard Dolby Digital and DTS Decoding Using Crystal Chip Technology Harman Kardon s Exclusive Logic 7 and VM Ax Modes Dolby Laboratories Latest Pro Logic Decoding Technology B ll 32zset Remote Automatically Sets Output Levels for Optimum Performance Stereo Direct Mode for Two Channel Sources Bypasses DSP Processing To Preserve the Integrity of Analog Materials Stereo Direct Mode for Programmable Bass Management of Low Frequencies Between Main Speakers and Subwoofer Front Panel Digital Inputs for Easy Connection to Portable Digital Devices and the Latest Video G
117. o change codes for a certain category from one model year to the next For that reason it is important that you check to see whether the code set you have entered operates as many controls as possible If it appears that only a few functions operate check to see whether another code set will work with more buttons When a button is pressed on the AVR 225 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 Punch Through Programming The AVR 225 s remote may be programmed to con trol one device such as a TV while simultaneously directing only certain functions to another device such as the transport controls of a DVD player without hav ing to switch back and forth between inputs You may also use the remote to control the system volume on the AVR without the need to switch between different devices This is called Punch Through and this sec tion will show you how to program the remote for these functions NOTE All programming for the remote codes needed to operate specific devices such as a TV DVD cable box satellite receiver or VCR should be completed before programming punch through commands PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE 33 PROGRAMMING THE Volume Punch Throug
118. o make an adjustment in the ADVANCED SELECT menu To start the adjustment press the OSD Button D to 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 G to enter the ADVANCED SELECT menu Figure 9 ADVANCED SELECT menu make certain that the on screen gt cursor is next to the VOLUME DEFAULT line by pressing the a v Buttons as needed Next press the gt Button J so that the word ON is highlighted in the video display Next press the w Button so that the on screen gt cursor is next to the DEFAULT VOL SET line To set the desired turn on volume press the 4 Buttons until the desired volume level is shown on the DEF AULT VOL SET line Note that this setting may NOT be made with the regular volume controls NOTE Since the setting for the turn on volume can not be heard while the setting is being made you may wish to determine the setting before making the adjustment To do this listen to any source and adjust the volume to the desired level using the regular Volume Controls PT Z When the desired volume level to be used at turn on is reached make a note of the setting as it appears in the lower third of the video screen or in the Main Information Display A typical volume level will appear as a negative num ber such as 2508 When making the adjustment use the lt gt Buttons
119. on for the device whose transport mechanism will be controlled e g DVD CD 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 TV first press the VID2 TV Input Selector Button and the Mute Button T3 at the same time Next release them and press the Play Button 2 followed by the DVD Input Selector Button NOTE To remove the Channel Control Punch Through and retum the remote to its original configuration repeat the steps shown above However press the same but ton in Steps 1 and 3 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 Note however that once the remote is reset all commands or codes that you have entered will be erased and will need to be reentered Press any of the Input Selector Buttons and the O Button at the same time until the Program SPL Indicator P begins to flash amber N Press 3 Button three times 3 The red LED under the Input Selector wil go out and the Program SPL Indicator will st
120. on point within an equilatera triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance 1 Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated 2 Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference 3 Heed Warnings All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to 4 Follow Instructions All operating and use instructions should be followed 5 Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning 6 Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards 7 Water and Moisture Do not use this product near water for example near a bathtub wash bowt kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement near a swimming pool or the like 8 Accessories Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The product may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer s instructions and should use a mountin
121. one plug is removed the audio feed to the speakers will be restored OPERATION Surround Mode Chart MODE FEATURES DELAY TIME RANGE Dolby Digital Available only with digital input sources encoded with Dolby Digital data It provides up to five separate main audio Center Oms 5ms channels and a special dedicated Low Frequency Effects channel Initial Setting Oms Surround 0ms 15ms Initial Setting Oms DTS Available only with digital input sources encoded with DTS data Available on special DVD LD and audio only discs Delay time not adjustable DTS provides up to five separate main audio channels and a special dedicated low frequency channel Dolby Pro Logic Dolby Pro Logic Il is the latest version of Dolby Laboratory s benchmark surround technology that decodes 15ms 30ms Movie full range discrete left center right right surround and left surround channels from matrix surround encoded Initial Setting 15ms Music programs and conventional stereo sources The Dolby Pro Logic Il Movie mode is optimized for movie soundtracks Emulation while the Pro Logic Il Music mode should be used with musical selections The Pro Logic Il Emulation mode re creates original Pro Logic processing for those who prefer that presentation Logic 7 C Logic 7 is an advanced mode that extracts the maximum surround information from either surround encoded Delay time not adjustable Logic 7 M programs or conventional stereo material The Logic 7 C or Cinema
122. op flashing 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 memory and need to be erased 5 When the Program SPL Indicator goes out the remote has been reset to the factory settings PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE This diagram shows the button numbers used in the Function List tables on pages 36 and 37 Do not confuse these numbers with those used throughout the rest of this manual to indicate the specific buttons used to operate the AVR 2255 functions The key to use those button numbers which are shown inside an oval is found on pages 11 13 BE a A 9 Q 866 k oi A p A o e 6 m IG jo 5 e S om IN o gt 38g 9 66 e Y S Ww 255 A harman kardon NR 225 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE FUNCTION LIST No Button Name AVR Function DVD CD CDR Tape VCR VID1 TV VID1 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 Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute Mute 4 AVR AVR Select 5 DVD DVD Input Select DVD Select 6 CD CD Input Sel
123. or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV tech nician 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 equip ment 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
124. or more than one week Source Selection To select a source press any of the Source Selector Buttons 62 2 on the remote The input source may also be changed by pressing the front panel Input Source Selector IR Each press of the button will move the input selection through the list of available inputs As the input is changed the AVR 225 will automati cally switch to the digital input if selected surround mode speaker configuration output levels crossover frequency and night mode status that were entered during the configuration process for that source The front panel Video 4 Inputs may be used to connect a device such as a video game or camcorder to your home entertainment system on a temporary basis As the input source is changed the new input name will appear momentarily as an on screen display in the lower third of the video display The input name will also appear in the Main Information Display E and a green LED will light next to the selected inputs name in the front panel Input Indicators When an audio source is selected the last video input used remains routed to the Video Outputs and Video Monitor Outputs OA This permits simultaneous viewing and listening to different sources When a Video source is selected the video signal for that input will be routed to the Video Monitor Output J acks O and will be viewable on a TV monitor con nected to the AVR 225
125. or more information Note that this button is also used to tune channels when the TV is selected and during the process of erasing stored macro commands See page 33 for more information on macros NOTE The Sleep Button and Surround Mode Selector may also function as the Channel and keys when the remote is programmed for use with TVs cable boxes VCRs satellite receivers or other video devices with tuners See page 34 for information on programming the remote for Channel Control Punch Through capability so that you may change channels on a separate device when the remote is in AVR mode Night Mode Press this button to activate the Night mode This mode is available in specially encoded digital sources and it preserves dialogue center channel intelligibility at low volume levels Channel Select Button This button is used to start the process of setting the AVR 225 s output levels to an external source Once this button is pressed use the 12 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS A Buttons to select the channel being adjusted then press the Set Button followed by the a v Buttons again to change the level Setting See page 29 for more information lt A Button This multipurpose button is used to change or scroll through items in the on screen menus or to change configuration settings such as output levels When changing an item such as the surround mode or digital input directly first press the fu
126. order connected to one of the AVR 2255 Digital Audio Outputs qs The digital recorder must be compatible with the output signal For example the PCM digital input from a CD player may be recorded on a CD R or MiniDisc but Dolby Digital or DTS signals may not 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 Level Trim Adjustment Normal output level adjustment for the AVR 225 is established using the test tone as outlined on pages 21 and 22 In some cases however it may be desir able 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 4 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 reference SPL level To use the remote for this purpose press and quickly release the SPL 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 as shown on pages 21 and 22 un
127. ormation Display E and the OSD Indicator will light to remind you that a video display must be used When the Semi OSD system is used in conjunction with the discrete configuration buttons the on screen display will show a single line of text with the current menu selection That selection will also be shown in the Main Information Display To use the Full OSD menu system press the OSD Button When the menu is on the screen press a v Buttons until the on screen gt cursor is next to the item you wish to adjust and then press the Set Button amp 9 to adjust that item Note that the menus will remain on the screen for 20 sec onds and then they will time out and disappear from the screen The time out may be increased to as much as 50 seconds by going to the ADVANCED menu and changing the item tiled FULL OND TIME OUT Setting the System Configuration Memories The AVR 225 features an advanced memory system that enables you to establish different configurations for the bass management digital input surround mode delay times and output levels for each input source This flexibility enables you to custom tailor the way in which you listen to each source and have the AVR 225 memorize those settings This means for example that you may use different output levels or trims for different sources or set different speaker configurations with the resultant changes to the bass management system Once these settings a
128. ote or front panel controls as described on page 17 Next select the digital source by pressing the Digital Input Selector Button and then using a v Buttons on the remote or the Selector Buttons on the front panel to choose any of the optical or coaxial inputs as they appear in the Main Information Display EJ the Digital Input Indicators UJEM or the on screen display Alternatively you may use the INPUT SETUP menu Figure 2 to select among the digital or analog inputs as described on pages 17 18 When the digital source is playing the AVR 225 will automatically detect whether it is a multi channel Dolby Digital or DTS source or a conventional PCM signal which is the standard output from CD players A Bitstream Indicator E will light in the Main Information Display to confirm that the digital signal is Dolby Digital DTS or PCM Digital Status Indicators When a digital source is playing the AVR 225 senses the type of bitstream data that is present Using this information the correct surround mode will automati cally be selected For example DTS bitstreams will cause the unit to switch to DTS decoding and Dolby Digital bitstreams will enable Dolby Digital decoding When the unit senses PCM data from CDs or LDs you may select any of the standard surround modes such as Dolby Pro Logic Il or Logic 7 Since the range of available surround modes is dependent on the type of digital data that is present
129. ough 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 w Button twice so that 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 LEFT RIGHT CENTER IND SURROUND ND SUBWOOFER RETURN TO MENU Figure 5 When the SPEAKER SETUP menu first appears the on screen cursor p will be at the top of the list of speaker positions pointing toward the LEFT RIGHT line which sets the configuration for the front left and right speakers If you wish to make a change to the front speakers configuration press the 4 Buttons J so that either LARGE or SMALL appears matching the type of speakers you have at the left front and right front positions as described by the definitions shown in the preceding section When SMALL is selected low frequency sounds below 100Hz will be sent only to the subwoofer output Note that if you choose this option and there is no sub woofer connected you will not hear any low frequency sounds from the front 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 su
130. peakers are each 10 feet from the listening position and the center channel speaker is eight feet away the delay is figured as 10 8 2 suggesting an optimal center delay of two milliseconds To set the delay time for a specific input continue within the SURROUND SETUP Figure 4 menu If the system is not already at that point press the OSD Button to bring up the MASTER MENU press w Button and then the Set Button to bring up SURROUND SETUP menu and then press w Button once If the Dolby Digital mode is selected the cursor will stop atthe CENTER DELAY line In that case press the lt gt Buttons XE J until the number calculated using the formula shown above appears in the display When the CENTER DELAY is entered press the w Button once to move to the next line When the CENTER DELAY is set or if the Dolby Pro Logic Il mode is selected the cursor will be at the NURR DELAY line so that the delay for the surround speakers may be set Press lt gt Buttons until the number calculated using the formula shown above appears in the display When the delay settings are complete press the w Button once to move to the next line Note that the delay settings may also be adjusted at any time when the Dolby Digital or Dolby Pro Logic Il modes are in use by pressing the Delay Button on the front panel PX or remote T0 followed by a press of the Set Button Next pr
131. perate the AVR 225 See pages 36 37 for information about alternate functions for the remote s buttons Power Off Button Pressing this button turns off places in the Standby mode the device that was last selected by pressing one of the Input Selectors To place the AVR 225 in the Standby mode first press the AVR Selector Button and then press this button IR Transmitter Window Point this window toward the AVR 225 when pressing buttons on the remote to make certain that infrared commands are properly received Program SPL Indicator This three color indica tor is used to guide you through the process of pro gramming the remote and it is also used as a level indicator when using the remote s EzSet capabilites See page 21 for more information on setting output levels and see page 32 for information on program ming the remote Power On Button Press this button to turn on power to the device that was last selected by pressing one of the Input Selectors To tum on the AVR 225 press the AVR Selector Button Input Selectors Pressing one of these buttons will perform three actions at the same time First if the AVR 225 is not turned on this will power up the unit Next it will select the source shown on the button as the input to the AVR 225 Finally it will change the remote control so that it controls the device selected After pressing one of these buttons you must press the AVR Selector Button
132. power amplifiers or other high current draw devices to these outlets 9 AC Power Cord Connect the AC plug to an unswitched AC wall outlet Optical Digital Audio Output Connect this jack to the matching digital audio input connector on a digital recorder such as a CD R or MiniDisc recorder Coaxial Digital Audio Output Connect this jack to the matching digital audio input connector on a digital recorder such as a CD R or MiniDisc recorder DA Video Monitor Outputs Connect these jacks to the composite or S Video input of a TV monitor or video projector to view the on screen menus and the output of any standard video source selected by the receiver s video switcher DVD Video Inputs Connect one of these jacks to the composite or S Video output jacks on a DVD or other video source 10 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 6 Coaxial Digital Audio Inputs Connect the coax digital audio output from a DVD player HDTV receiver LD player satellite receiver cable box MiniDisc recorder or CD player to these jacks The signal may be either a Dolby Digital signal DTS signal or a standard PCM digital source Do not connect the RF digital output of an LD player to these jacks Video 1 Video Inputs Connect one of these jacks to the PLAY OUT composite or S Video jacks on a VCR or other video source 696 Video 1 Video Outputs Connect one of these jacks to the RECORD INPUT composite or S Video jack on a VCR Optical Digital Au
133. put See pages 26 28 for more information on digital audio Main Information Display This display delivers messages and status indications to help you operate the receiver See pages 7 8 for a complete explana tion of the Information Display Channel Select Button Press this button to begin the process of trimming the channel output lev els using an external audio source For more informa tion on output level trim adjustment see page 29 Speaker Select Button Press this button to begin the process of configuring the unit to match the type of speakers used in your listening room See pages 19 21 for more information on speaker setup and configuration PI Test Tone Selector Press this button to begin the process of adjusting the channel output levels using the internal test tone as a reference For more information on output level adjustment see page 21 PE Surround Mode Indicators A green LED will light in front of the surround mode that is currently In use EI Remote Sensor Window The sensor behind this window receives infrared signals from the remote control Aim the remote at this area and do not block or cover it DTS LYC D OPT123 COAX123 ANALOG FRONI PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY A WW W WV WV MI we AN IN AL AL NI WAN VSL um DOOD 35 OSD DSP VMAxNF LOGIC7 CM dts AUTO TUNED ST ui E Caen 4 PRESET C SLEEP
134. r Cables that are run inside walls should have the appro priate markings to indicate listing with UL CSA or other appropriate testing agency standards Questions about running cables inside walls should be referred to your installer or a licensed electrical contractor who is famil iar with the NEC and or the applicable local building codes in your area When connecting wires to the speakers be certain to observe proper polarity Remember to connect the negative or black wire to the same terminal on both the receiver and the speaker The AVR 225 con forms to the latest CEA recommended color coding for speaker terminals Accordingly the positive terminal which was previously red is now a specific color to assist you in making the correct connections If your speakers have color coded connections match the terminal on the AVR 225 to the like terminal on your speakers For existing speakers with a red termi nal for the positive connection the connections on the AVR 225 are as follows 14 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS Front Left White Center Green Surround Left Blue Front Right 2 Red Surround Right Gray NOTE While most speaker manufacturers adhere to an industry convention of using black terminals for negative and red ones for positive some manufactur ers may vary from this configuration To ensure proper phase and optimal performance consult identifica tion plate on your speaker or the speaker s m
135. rces In the case of inputs such as a CD Player Tape Deck or Tuner you may wish to set the mode to one of the two Stereo modes as they are not typically used with multichannel surround encoded program material Analog Stereo Direct mode bypasses the digital signal processing circuitry for a completely ana log signal path that preserves the purity of the original signal and Stereo Digital mode provides bass man agement for optimal distribution of the low frequencies between smaller speakers and a subwoofer Alter natively the Logic 7 Music mode is a good choice for stereo only source material NOTE When a Logic 7 mode is in use with a Dolby Digital 2 0 digital input source that mode rather than Logic 7 will be used by the AVR after the digital bit stream is interrupted for any reason such as stopping or pausing the digital playback Note also that Logic 7 is not available with digital playback unless a two channel bitstream is in use 18 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION It is easiest to complete the surround setup using the Full OSD on screen menus From the MASTER MENU Figure 1 press the 74 Buttons D until the cursor is next to the SURROUND SETUP menu Press the Set Button so that he SURROUND SETUP menu Figure 3 or 4 is on the screen SURROUND SETUP p SURROUND CENTER DELAY ms SURR DELAY ms NIGHT RETURN TO MENU Figure 3 SURROUND SETUP SURROUND
136. rch mode the dig ital audio data will momentarily stop and the channel position letters inside the Speaker Channel Input Indicators M will flash This is normal and does not indicate a problem with either the AVR 225 or the source machine The AVR 225 will return to digital playback as soon as the data is available and when the machine is in a standard play mode 2 Although the AVR 225 will decode virtually all DVD movies CDs and HDTV sources it is possible that some future digital sources may not be compatible with the AVR 225 3 Note that not all digitally encoded programs contain full 5 1 channel audio Consult the program guide that accompanies the DVD or laser disc to determine which type of audio has been recorded on the disc The AVR 225 will automatically sense the type of digital surround encoding used and adjust to accommodate it 4 When a digital source is 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 5 When a Dolby Digital or DTS source is playing it is not possible to make an analog recording using the Tape and Video 1 or Video 2 Outputs 09 However the digital signals will be passed through to the Digital Audio Outputs OPERATION 27 OPERATION PCM Audio Playback PCM Pulse Code Modulation is the noncompressed digital audio system used for compact discs and laser discs The digital circui
137. re made they will automatically be recalled whenever you select that input The factory default settings for the AVR 225 have all inputs configured for an analog source except for the DVD input which has the Coaxial Digital Audio Input 1 as the default Stereo as the surround mode all speaker positions set to Small and a sub woofer connected Before using the unit you will probably want to change the settings for most inputs 50 that they are properly configured to reflect the use of digital or analog inputs the type of speakers installed and the surround mode specifics Remember that since the AVR 225 memorizes the settings for each input individually you will need to make these adjustments for each input used However once they are made further adjustment is only required when system components are changed To make this process as quick and as easy as possi ble we suggest that you use the Full OSD system with the on screen menus and step through each input Once you have completed the settings for the first input many settings may be duplicated for the remain ing inputs It is also a good idea to set the configura tion data in the order these items are listed in the MASTER MENU as some settings require a specific entry in a prior menu item Remember that once the settings are made for one input they must be made for all other input sources in your system Input Setup The first step in configuring the AVR 225
138. remain before the unit goes into the Standby mode See page 24 for information on the Sleep function e Tuned Indicator s Auto Indicator Main Information Display Analog Input Indicator Coaxial Digital Input Indicators Optical Digital Input Indicators Night Mode Indicator This lights when the AVR 225 is in the Night mode which preserves the dynamic range of digital program material at low vol ume levels This mode is only available with specially encoded Dolby Digital sources See page 27 for a description of the Night mode Speaker Channel Input Indicators These indica tors are multipurpose indicating either the speaker type selected for each channel or the incoming data signal configuration The left center right right surround and left surround speaker indicators are composed of three boxes while the subwoofer is a single box The center box lights when a Small speaker is selected and the two outer boxes light when Large speakers are selected When none of the boxes are lit for the center surround or subwoofer channels no speaker has been assigned to one of those positions See page 19 for more information on configuring speakers The letters inside each of the center boxes display active input channels For standard analog inputs only the L and R will light indicating a stereo input When a digital source IS playing the indicators will light to display the channels being received at the digita
139. rs remind you that the playback has stopped due to the absence of a digital signal and not through any fault of the AVR 225 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 AC 3 input sources to be played back with full dialogue intelligibility while reducing the mini OPERATION mum peak level by 1 4 to 1 3 This prevents abruptly loud transitions from disturbing others without reduc ing the impact of the digital source The Night mode is available only when Dolby Digital signals with special data are being played The Night mode may be engaged when a Dolby Digital DVD is playing by pressing the Night Mode Button on the remote Next press the a v Buttons to select either the middle range or fullcompression versions of the Night mode To turn the Night mode off press the A w Buttons until the message in the lower third of the video dis play and the Main Information Display E reads D ROff When the Night mode is active the Night Mode Indicator fq will also light The Night mode may also be selected to always be on at either level of compression using the options in the SURROUND SETUP menu Figure 4 See page 19 for information on using the menus to set this option IMPORTANT NOTES ON DIGITAL PLAYBACK 1 When the digital playback source is stopped or in a Pause Fast Forward or Chapter Sea
140. s To return to the analog input press the buttons until the word ANALOG appears When the correct input source appears press the w Button until the gt cursor appears next to RETURN TO MENU and press the Set Button To change the digital input at any time using the dis crete function buttons and the Semi OSD system press the Digital Input Select Button PAA on the front panel or the remote Within five seconds make your input selection using the Selector Buttons E on the front panel or the A w Buttons on the remote until the desired digital or analog input is shown in the Main Information Display E and in the lower third of the video display connected to the AVR 225 Press the Set Button to enter the new digital input assignment When the Stereo Direct Surround Off mode is in use you may only select the analog input for a source When the Stereo Digital mode is in use you may select from any of the digital inputs that you have connected to your source com ponents Surround Setup Once the basic input setup has been completed the next step is to set the surround mode you wish to use with an input Since surround modes are a matter of personal taste feel free to select any mode you wish you may change it later However to make it easier to establish the initial parameters for the AVR 225 it is best to select Dolby Pro Logic Il for most analog inputs and Dolby Digital for inputs connected to digital sou
141. s as you enter commands NOTE While entering commands for Power On Off of any device during a macro sequence press the Mute Button 6 DO NOT press the actual Power button 3 When all the steps have been entered press the Sleep Button to enter the commands The Program SPL Indicator will flash green three times and then turn off EXAMPLE To program the Macro 1 Button so that it turns on the AVR 225 TV and a cable box follow these steps Press the Macro 1 69 and Mute buttons at the same time and then release them The Program SPL Indicator wil flash amber Press the AVR Selector Press the Mute Button f to store the AVR 225 s Power On command Press the VID2 Input Selector Button to indicate the next command is to be transmitted to the TV Press the Mute Button f to store the TV Power On command Press the 03 Input Selector Button to indicate the next command is to be transmitted to the cable box Press the Mute Button to store the cable Power On command Press the Sleep Button to complete the process and store the macro sequence PROGRAMMING IHE REMOTE After following these steps each time you press the Macro 1 Button the remote will send the Power On Off command to the AVR 225 the televi sion and the cable box with a single button press Erasing Macro Commands To erase the commands that have been programmed into one of the Macro buttons follow these
142. s circulated once through each channel it will send the tone to each channel once again to verify the settings O After two complete circulations of the tone the levels are set The Program SPL Indicator will remain green at each channel Upon comple tion of the second circulation the Program SPL indicator will flash green twice and then go out The tone will stop and the AVR 225 will return to normal operation If you find that the output levels chosen by EzSet are either uncomfortably low or high you may repeat the procedure Return to Step 3 above and set the master volume either slightly higher or lower to accommodate your particular room layout and your tastes You may repeat this procedure as many times as necessary to achieve a desired result In order to prevent possible damage to your hearing or your equipment we emphasize that you should avoid setting the master volume above 0dB Manual Output Level Adjustment Output levels may also be adjusted manually either to set them to a specific level with an SPL meter or to make fine tuning adjustments to the levels obtained using the EzSet remote 1 If you have not done so previously place the AVR 225 in Dolby Pro Logic Il Movie mode by using the SURROUND SETUP menu Figure 3 as described on page 18 Output level adjustment using the test tone is not available in the Stereo modes However in the Stereo Digital mode you may trim the output levels using pro
143. steps Press the Mute Button and the Macro Button X that contains the commands you wish to erase N The Program SPL Indicator will flash amber and the LED under the AVR Selector will turn red Within 10 seconds press the Surround Mode Selector Channel Down Button The red LED under AVR Selector will go out and Program SPL Indicator will turn green and flash three times before it goes out When the Program SPL Indicator goes out the Macro has been erased Programmed Device Functions Once the AVR 225 s remote has been programmed for the codes of other devices press the appropriate Input Selector to change the remote from controlling the AVR 225 to controlling the additional product When you press any one of the selectors it will briefly flash in red to indicate that you ve changed the device being controlled When operating a device other than the AVR 225 the controls may not correspond exactly to the function printed on the remote or button Some commands such as the Volume Control are the same as they are with the AVR 225 Other buttons will change their func tion so that they correspond to a secondary label on the remote For example the Sleep and Surround mode selector buttons also function as the Channel Up and Channel Down buttons when operating most TV sets VCRs or cable boxes The Channel Up Down indi cation is printed dire
144. tep up one frequency increment per button press When the button is held for a few sec onds you will note that the unit will quickly advance through the frequency band Release it and the tuner will stop In Auto tuning mode each press of the but ton will search for the next station with an acceptable Signal Press and hold the button to skip through the acceptable stations When the button is released the tuner will not stop until it reaches a station with an acceptable frequency To switch back and forth between the Auto and Manual tuning modes press the Tuning Mode Selector AM FM Selector Pressing this button will auto matically switch the AVR 225 to the Tuner mode Pressing it again will switch between the AM and FM frequency bands See page 28 for more information on the tuner ift Preset Stations Selector Press this button to scroll up or down through the list of stations that have been entered into the preset memory See page 28 for more information on tuner presets Input Source Selector Press this button to change the input by scrolling up or down through the list of input sources Tuning Mode Selector Press this button to select Auto or Manual tuning When the button is pressed so that the Auto Indicator lights the tuner will search for the next station with an acceptable signal when the Tuning Selector 463 is pressed When the button IS pressed so that the Auto Indicator is not Itt
145. the Input Selector and the red light under the Input Selector will flash three times before going dark to confirm the entry Try all of the functions on the remote to make cer tain that the product operates Keep in mind that many manufacturers use a number of different combinations of codes and it is a good idea to make certain that not only the power control works but also that the volume channel and transport controls function properly If all functions do not work properly you may need to Auto Search for a different code or enter a code via the Direct Code Entry method Code Readout When the code has been entered using the Auto Search method it is always a good idea to find out the exact code so that it may be easily reentered if neces sary You may also read the codes to verify which device has been programmed to a specific Input Selector button 1 Press and hold both the Input Selector for the device for which you wish to find the code and the Mute Button T3 at the same time The Program SPL Indicator will initally turn amber Release the buttons and begin the next step within 20 seconds Press the Set Button The Program SPL Indicator will blink green in a sequence that corresponds to the three digit code with a one second pause between digits Count the number of blinks between pauses to determine the digit of the code One blink is the number 1 two blinks is the number 2 and
146. til the LED lights green for all channels When it is red the level is too high when it is amber the level is too low Press the SPL Button amp T9 to turn the sensor and indicator off Once the reference level has been set press the Channel Select Button and note that FL LEVEL wil appear in the Main Information Display To change the level first press the Set Button BJ and then use the Selector Buttons or the Buttons 6 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 and then press the Selector Buttons or the a v Buttons XE to select the next output channel location that you wish to adjust To adjust the subwoofer level press the Selector Buttons or the a w Buttons EA until NU LEVEL appears in the Main Information Display E or on screen display Press the Set Button Pi when the name of the desired channel appears in the Main Information Display E and on screen display and follow the instructions shown earlier to adjust the level Repeat the procedure as needed until all channels requiring adjustment have been set When all adjust ments have been made and no further adjustments are made for five seconds the AVR 225 will return to normal operation The channel output for any input may also be adjusted using the Full 0SD on screen menu system First set the volume to a comfortable
147. tions Composite CREE S Video Match the colored jacks on the AVR 225 to the appropriate jacks on your source equipment or speakers The colors are standardized but not all equipment or connectors use them SPEAKER PLACEMENT FRONT RIGHT SPEAKER CENTER SPEAKER FRONT Green LEFT SPEAKER White SURROUND RIGHT SPEAKER SUBWOOFER Purple SURROUND LEFT SPEAKER Step 1 Place your speakers in the listening room see page 16 FM 9 ANT GND AM ENNA 4499 k ooo NC REMOTE PRE OUT ma OUT SUB WOOFER LINE IN SUB LFE SUBWOOFER Step 2 Connect the speakers to the receiver Red on speaker to colored on receiver and black to black See page 14 Step 3 Connect the Subwoofer Pre Out jack to the Line In jack on your subwoofer see page 16 Adjust the settings on the subwoofer as needed DVD SURR SURR FRONT AVR 225 QUICK SIARTI GUIDE S IDEO DVD IN OUT OUT OUT SO COAXIAL OPTICAL cS AC INPUT qm 120V 60Hz 320W MONITOR FL FR 51 58 C SW 6CH DIRECT IN SPEAKERS 8 Q OPTICAL IN COAXIAL IN DIGITAL INPUT DIGITAL OUTPUT AC OUTLETS 120V 60Hz UNSWITCHED 100W 1A MAX ODEL NO AVR 22 harman kardon NORTHRIDGE CALIFORNIA USA MADE IN CHINA SWITCH
148. ts in the AVR 225 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 or front panel Digital Inputs To listen to a PCM digital source first select the input for the desired source 0 CD Next press the Digital Input Selector 3 and then use the lt gt Buttons P the remote or the Selector Buttons Eg on the front panel until the desired choice appears in the Main Information Display When a PCM source is playing the PCM Indicator VA will light During PCM playback you may select any Surround mode except Dolby Digital or DTS If a 96kHz 24 bit PCM signal is detected the current source input followed by 96k for example DVD bk will be displayed in the Main Information Display EJ You may select the Stereo Digital Surround Off mode to process this type of signal Playback from PCM sources may also benefit from the Logic 7 mode When playing back a surround encoded PCM source such as an LD or surround encoded CD use the Logic 7 C or Cinema mode When playing true stereo recordings use the Logic 7 M or Music mode for a wider soundstage and increased rear channel ambience NOTE When a Logic 7 mode is in use with a Dolby Digital 2 0 digital input source that mode rather than Logic 7 will be used by the AVR after the digital
149. tter in a square indicates an indicator in the front panel information display 48 Processor Reset 49 Technical Specifications 50 Notes 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon With the purchase of a Harman Kardon AVR 225 you are about to begin many years of listening enjoyment The AVR 225 has been custom designed to provide all the excitement and detail of movie soundtracks and every nuance of musical selections Onboard Dolby Digital and DTS decoding allows you to take advantage of the digital soundtracks from the latest DVD releases and Digital Television broadcasts While complex digital systems are hard at work within the AVR 225 to make all of this happen hookup and operation are simple Color keyed connections a pro grammable remote control and on screen menus make the AVR 225 easy to use To obtain the maxi mum enjoyment from your new receiver we urge you to take a few minutes to read through this manual This will ensure that connections to speakers source playback units and other external devices are made properly In addition a few minutes spent learning the functions of the various controls will enable you to take advantage of all the power the AVR 225 is able to deliver If you have any questions about this product its installation or its operation please contact your retailer or custom installer They are your best local sources of information TO THE USER This equipment
150. uctions Remote IR Input If the AVR 225 s front panel OPE Front Speaker Outputs Connect these supplied with the antenna IR sensor is blocked due to cabinet doors or other outputs to the matching or terminals on your front obstructions an external IR sensor may be used speakers When making speaker connections always FM Antenna Connect the supplied indoor or an Connect the output of the sensor to this jack make certain to maintain correct polarity by connecting optional external FM antenna to this terminal the black terminal to the negative terminal on the Remote IR Output This connection permits the speakers Connect the white terminal to the positive CD Inputs Connect these jacks to the output of IR sensor in the receiver to serve other remote terminal on the left front speaker the red terminal a compact disc player or CD changer controlled devices Connect this jack to the IR IN jack to the positive terminal on the right front speaker on Harman Kardon or other compatible equipment and the green terminal to the positive terminal on Tape Outputs Connect these jacks to the RECORD INPUT jacks of an audio recorder Subwoofer Output Connect this jack to the line level input of a powered subwoofer If an external sub the center front speaker Newer speakers may have matching color terminals in accordance with the new REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 9 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS CEA specifications whi
151. utput Level Adjustment 22 Additional Input Adjustments 24 Operation 24 Basic Operation 24 Source Selection 25 Surround Mode Chart 26 Surround Mode Selection 26 Digital Audio Playback 26 Selecting a Digital Source 2 Digital Status Indicators 27 Night Mode 28 Tuner Operation 28 Tape Recording 29 Output Level Trim Adjustment 29 6 Channel Direct Input 30 Advanced Features 30 Display Brightness 30 Turn On Volume Level 30 Semi OSD Settings 31 Full OSD Time Out Adjustment 32 Programming the Remote 32 Direct Code Entry Typographical Conventions 32 Auto Search Method In order to help you use this manual with the remote control front panel controls and rear panel connections 32 Code Readout certain conventions have been used 33 Macro Programming 33 Programmed Device Functions EXAMPLE bold type indicates a specific remote control front panel button or rear panel connection jack 33 Punch Through Programmin 34 Volume Punch Through 3 EXAMPLE OCR type indicates a message that is visible on the front panel information display 34 Channel Control Punch Through El number in a square indicates a specific front panel control 34 Transport Control Punch Through 34 Resetting the Remote Memory number in a circle indicates a rear panel connection 36 Function List number in an oval indicates a button or indicator on the remote 38 Setup Code Tables s 48 Troubleshooting Guide VA le
152. y you may need to use a different remote code lf a code cannot be entered to turn the unit off if the code for your product does not appear in the tables in this manual or if not all functions oper ate properly try programming the remote with the Auto Search Method Auto Search Method If the unit you wish to include in the AVR 225 s remote is not listed in the code tables in this manual or if the code does not seem to operate properly you may wish to program the correct code using the Auto Search method that follows 1 Turn on the unit that you wish to include in the AVR 225 remote N Press the Input Selector for the type of product to be entered e g VCR TV and the Mute Button T3 at the same time Hold both buttons until the red light under the Input Selector stays lit and the Program SPL Indicator turns amber and begins flashing Note that the next step must take place while the red light is on and it must begin within 20 seconds after the light appears Point the AVR 225 remote toward the unit to be programmed and press either the A or Y Button The Program SPL Indicator wil change to a flashing green to indicate that a code has been entered Each press will send out a three digit code from the remote s built in database When the unit being programmed turns off release the A or Y Button as that is your indication that the correct code is in use I Press
153. y Range Signal to Noise Ratio Usable Sensitivity Distortion Selectivity Video Section Television Format Input Level Impedance Output Level Impedance Video Frequency Response General Power Requirement Power Consumption Dimensions Max Width Height Depth Weight 87 5 108 0MHz IHF 1 3 uV 13 2dBf Mono Stereo 70dB 68dB Mono Stereo 0 2 0 3 40dB 1kHz 400kHz 70dB 80dB 90dB 520 1720kHz 45 dB Loop 500 uV 1kHz 50 Mod 0 8 10kHz 30dB NTSC 1Vp p 75 ohms 1Vp p 75 ohms 10Hz 8MHz 3dB AC 120V 60Hz 68W idle 540W maximum 2 channels driven 17 3 inches 440mm 6 6 inches 168mm 15 4 inches 390mm 26 8 Ib 12 20 Depth measurement includes knobs buttons and terminal connections Height measurement includes feet and chassis All features and specifications are subject to change without notice See the following trademark acknowledgements Harman Kardon and Power for the Digital Revolution are registered trademarks of Harman Kardon Inc is a trademark of Harman International Industries Inc patent no 5 386 478 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic and the Double D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Confidential Unpublished Works 1992 1999 Dolby Laboratories Inc All rights reserved DTS and DTS Digital Surround are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems Inc UltraStereo is a trademark of Ultra

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