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Power for the Digital Revolution.
AVR 230
AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER
OWNER’S MANUAL
DIGITAL LOGIC 7 VID 1 DVD
PRO LOGIC VID 2 CD
3 STEREO DSP VID 3 FMAM
5 CH. STEREO TAPE
VID 4
6 8 CH
SURR. OFF
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AVR 230 AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER 3 Introduction 4 Important Safety Information 4 Unpacking 5 Front-Panel Controls 7 Rear-Panel Connections 10 Main Remote Control Functions 13 Installation and Connections 15 System Configuration 15 Speaker Placement 15 System Setup 17 Input Setup 17 Surround Setup 18 Speaker Setup 20 Delay Settings 21 Output Level Adjustment 21 Using EzSet 22 Manual Output Level Adjustment 24 Operation 24 Basic Operation 24 Source Selection 24 6-Channel/8-Channel Direct Input 24 Volu
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INTRODUCTION ® Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon ! With For the ultimate in flexibility, the AVR 230 features ■ A wide range of digital and matrix surround ® the purchase of a Harman Kardon AVR 230 you are connections for five video devices, all with both com- modes, including Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, ® ® ® about to begin many years of listening enjoyment. posite and S-Video inputs. Two additional audio inputs Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS , DTS-ES Discrete and ® Designed to provide all th
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SAFETY INFORMATION Installation Location ence to radio or television reception, which can be Important Safety Information ■ To ensure proper operation and to avoid the poten- determined by turning the equipment off and on, the Verify Line Voltage Before Use tial for safety hazards, place the unit on a firm and user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by Your AVR 230 has been designed for use with level surface. When placing the unit on a shelf, be one or more of the following measur
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FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS ¸ ˘ ¯ ˜ ˆ ı Ù Û Ú DIGITAL LOGIC 7 VID 1 DVD PRO LOGIC VID 2 CD 3 STEREO DSP VID 3 FMAM 5 CH. STEREO VID 4 TAPE SURR. OFF 6 8 CH 1 3 5 7 9 ! # & ( Ô % Ò $ 2 4 6 8 ) @) ^ * Ó NOTE: To make it easier to follow the instructions that refer to this illustration, a larger copy may be downloaded from the Product Support section for this product at www.harmankardon.com. 1 Main Power Switch @ Set Button Ò Balance Control 2 Power Indicator # Digital Input Selecto
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FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS 8 Surround Mode Selector: Press this button ^ Input Source Selector: Press this button to Û Channel Adjust Selector: Press this button to to select from among the available surround mode change the input by scrolling up or down through the begin the process of trimming the channel output lev- options for the mode group selected. The specific list of Input Indicators ı. els using an external audio source. (For more informa- modes will vary based on the number of speakers tion
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REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS 36 34 32 38 k i g e c a ° fl 33 31 · ‡ 37 35 j h f d b ¡ ™ £ ¢ ∞ § ¶ ª ⁄ ‹ fi • ‚ › ¤ NOTE: To make it easier to follow the instructions that refer to this illustration, a larger copy may be downloaded from the Product Support section for this product at www.harmankardon.com. ¡ FM Antenna Jack › DVD Component Video Inputs h Video 2 S-Video Input ™ CD Audio Inputs fi Component Video Monitor Outputs i Video 2 S-Video Output £ Tape Outputs fl AC Power Cord j 6/8-Channel Direct I
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REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS • Subwoofer Output: Connect this jack to the line- fi Component Video Monitor Outputs: Connect g Video 1 S-Video Output: If the product connected 34 level input of a powered subwoofer. If an external sub- these outputs to the component video inputs of a to the Video 1 Audio/Video Outputs has S-Video woofer amplifier is used, connect this jack to the sub- video projector or monitor. When a source connected capability, connect this jack to the REC/IN S-
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REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS 36 Video 2 Audio/Video Outputs: Connect the composite or Video and L/R analog audio REC/IN jacks of a VCR or other video recording device such as a DVD recorder or PVR to these jacks. 37 Video 3 Audio/Video Inputs: Connect the com- posite or Video and L/R analog audio PLAY/OUT jacks of a VCR or other video source to these jacks. 38 AM Antenna Terminals: Connect the AM loop antenna supplied with the receiver to these terminals. If an external AM anten
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D E I X G I R U I T N K T E P A M S L MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS a Power Off Button c ba b IR Transmitter Window c Program/SPL Indicator 43 d Power On Button e Input Selectors POWER f AVR Selector TM ON MUTE d OFF 42 g AM/FM Tuner Select e h Dim Button AVR DVD CD TAPE i Test Button f VCR TV CBL/SAT j Sleep Button VID 1 VID 2 VID 3 V ID 4 k DSP Surround Mode Selector g 41 l Night Mode DIM AM/FM 6/8 CH SPL h 40 m Channel Select Button i 39 ⁄ ¤ n / Buttons TEST T/V j SLEEP ‹ › o / Buttons CH. VO
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MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT NOTE: The AVR 230’s remote may be f AVR Selector: Pressing this button will switch the l Night Mode: Press this button to activate the programmed to control up to eight devices, including remote so that it will operate the AVR 230’s functions. If Night mode. This mode is available in specially the AVR 230. Before using the remote, it is important to the AVR 230 is in the Standby mode, it will also turn the encoded digital sources, and it preserves dialogu
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MAIN REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS left/right stereo mode with no surround processing or t Direct Button: Press this button when the tuner 36 Speaker Select: Press this button to begin bass management, as opposed to other modes where is in use to start the sequence for direct entry of a sta- the process of configuring the AVR 230’s bass man- digital processing is used. When the button is pressed tion’s frequency. After pressing the button, simply agement system for use with the type of speakers so t
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INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 7. Connect the front, center, surround and surround 8. Connections to a subwoofer are normally made via System Installation back speaker outputs ª‚⁄¤ to the respective a line-level audio connection from the Subwoofer After unpacking the unit, locating it in a place with ade- speakers. Output • to the line-level input of a subwoofer with quate ventilation and placing it on a solid surface capable a built-in amplifier. When a passive subwoofer is used, To ensure that a
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INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS Video Equipment Connections 9. If you have a camcorder, video game or other AC Power Connections Video equipment is connected in the same manner as audio/video device that is connected to the AVR on a This unit is equipped with two accessory AC outlets. audio components. Again, the use of high-quality inter- temporary rather than permanent basis, connect the They may be used to power accessory devices, but connect cables is recommended to preserve signal audio, video
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SYSTEM CONFIGURATION When all audio, video and system connections have Rear surround speaker mounting locations will vary been made, there are a few configuration adjustments according to the requirements of your specific system. that must be made. A few minutes spent to correctly If you are using the AVR 230’s internal amplifiers only, configure and calibrate the unit will greatly add to your the rear surround speaker should be mounted as listening experience. close as possible to the center of
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SYSTEM CONFIGURATION IMPORTANT NOTE: When viewing the on-screen semi-OSD system is used in conjunction with the dis- 2. Press the Main Power Switch 1 in until it menus using a CRT-based projector, plasma display or crete configuration buttons, the on-screen display will latches and the word “OFF” on the top of the any direct-view CRT monitor or television, it is important show the current menu selection. That selection will switch disappears inside the front panel. Note that that they not be lef
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SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ¤ To make this process as quick and easy as possible, When the correct input source appears, press the * SURROUND SELECT * › we suggest that you use the full-OSD system with the Button n once so that the cursor appears next DOLBY on-screen menus, and step through each input. Once to BACKTOMASTERMENU, and press the DTS LOGIC 7 you have completed the settings for the first input, Set Button p. DSP many settings may be duplicated for the remaining V
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SYSTEM CONFIGURATION contains a special “flag” signal in the digital audio data multichannel installations, while the two VMAx modes and press the Set Button p to return to the stream, the EX mode will be selected automatically. It are optimized for use in delivering a full surround field MASTERMENU. may also be selected using this menu or through the when only the front left and front right speakers are ‹ › On the DTS menu, the choices made with the / front panel or remote controls as shown on
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SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SYSTEM CONFIGURATION (Figure 5). If that menu is not already on your screen outputs. For optimal performance when no surround the BASS MGR line at the bottom of this menu from the prior adjustments, press the OSD Button speakers are in use, the Dolby 3 Stereo mode should so that only those inputs where the analog bypass is v to bring up the MASTERMENU (Figure 1), be used. desired will be routed in this fashion. and then press the ¤ Button n until the cursor is NOTE: In orde
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SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ⁄ If the front left/right speakers are set to SMALL, of the settings, please proceed by pressing the particularly those with full-range front speakers that are the subwoofer will automatically be set to SUB, Button n so that the cursor moves back up to the used for both movies and music, may prefer that dif- ⁄ ¤ which is the “on” position. top of the list of setting options. Press the / ferent crossover points be used when listening to Buttons n so that
