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AVR 255/AVR 355 Audio/VideoReceiver
OWNER’S MANUAL
AVR Info Resolution Audio Effects Video Modes Surround Modes Back/Exit AB OK L K Source List
Composit
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Table of Contents 3 Introduction 38 Volume Units 42 Programming with Codes 4 Safety Information 38 Volume Default and Level 42 Direct Code Entry 5 Unpacking 38 Unit of Measure 42 Auto Search Method 6 Front Panel Controls 38 iPod Charging 42 Code Readout 8 Rear Panel Connections 38 On-Screen Language 43 Learning Codes from a Remote 11 Main Remote Control Functions 38 HDMI Audio to TV 43 Erasing Learned Codes 13 Zone 2 Remote Control Functions 38 Resolution to Display 44 Activity Programming (Macr
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Introduction Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon! The AVR takes the “video” part of its name seri- Coax and optical digital outputs are available for With the purchase of a Harman Kardon AVR 255/ ously. Along with three HDMI inputs and three direct connection to digital recorders. A video AVR 355 you are about to begin many years of 100MHz analog component video inputs (two recording output and a color-coded eight-chan- listening enjoyment. Designed to provide all the on the AVR 255), the AVR’s
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Safety Information Dolby True HD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby 12.Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket Important Safety Instructions Digital EX and Dolby Pro Logic* II and or table specified by the manufacturer or sold ® IIx Decoding, and the full suite of DTS with the apparatus. When a cart is Please read the following precau- modes, including DTS-HD Master Audio, used, use caution when moving the tions before use: ® DTS-HD and DTS-ES 6.1 Discrete & cart/apparatus combination to ® Matr
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Safety Information The lightning flash with arrowhead Installation Location Cleaning symbol, within an equilateral triangle, To assure proper operation and to avoid the When the unit gets dirty, wipe it with a clean, is intended to alert the user to the potential for safety hazards, place the unit on soft, dry cloth. If necessary, wipe it with a soft presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” a firm and level surface. When placing the cloth dampened with mild soapy water, then a within the pr
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Front Panel Controls J CD 0 AVR Resolution Audio Effects Surround Modes Back/Exit A B OK L K Source List Info Video Modes Composite Analog 21 6 7 8 9 A E F 445B 3 G H I Volume Control Info Button Surround Mode Button 1 8 % System Power Control Resolution Button Back/Exit Button 2 9 ^ Power Indicator Audio Effects Button Digital Optical Front Input 3 ) & Headphone Jack Video Modes Button Digital Coax Front Input 4 ! * Menu Navigation Buttons Source List Button Video Front Input Jacks 5 @ ( OK But
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Front Panel Controls 1 Volume Control: Turn this knob clockwise ) Audio Effects: Press this button to directly % Surround Modes: Press this button to to increase the volume, counterclockwise to access the Audio Effects submenu, which allows select a surround sound (e.g.,multichannel) decrease the volume. If the AVR is muted, adjustment of the tone and other controls. See mode. The Surround Modes menu will appear on adjusting volume control will automatically the Initial Setup section for more in
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Rear Panel Connections X Z 7 S 5 9 0 Q P T Y B a 8 L JeKg 1 2 3 b 6 c f d DO F E W4VU A N G R CHM I AM Antenna Surround Speaker Outputs Remote IR Output and Input FM Antenna Switched AC Accessory Outlet Zone 2 IN
Analog 2 Audio IN RS-232 Serial Port ! Preamp Outputs Analog 2 Audio OUT AC Power Cord # HDMI Output Subwoofer Output , Video 2 Component Video Inputs " Video 3 Video Inputs Analog 5 Audio IN Component Video Outputs $ Analog Audio 3 IN Analog 1 Audio IN Video
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Rear Panel Connections Center Speaker Outputs: Connect these Monitor Component Video Outputs: Digital Media Player (DMP) outputs to the matching + and – terminals on Connect these outputs to the component video Connector (AVR 355 only): With the AVR your center channel speaker. In conformance inputs of a video projector or monitor. When a turned off, connect the optional Harman Kardon with the new CEA color code specification, the source connected to one of the three to this proprietary co
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Rear Panel Connections Surround Back/Multiroom Speaker Zone 2 IR Input: Connect the output of an IR * A-BUS IR Out (AVR 355 only): This output Outputs: These speaker terminals are normally sensor in a remote room to this jack to operate sends out the remote signal received by an A- used to power the surround back left/surround the AVR’s multiroom control system. Bus unit. This makes it possible to connect other back right speakers in a 7.1 channel system. Harman Kardon products to the AVR via
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Main Remote Control Functions A AVR Power On B AVR Power Off W C Source Selectors (The Bridge only on AVR 355) D Audio Effects Button E Transport Controls A U F Menu NavigationLKM N G Sleep Button B V H Background Light Button (AVR 355 only) I Main Tuning Buttons J Last Button K Numeric Keys L Video Mode Button M Menu Button N Activity Button C O Back/Exit Button P Master Volume L Q Disc Menu Button D S R Mute Button S Surround Mode Button T Learn Button (AVR 355 only) U Device Power OFF Button
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Main Remote Control Functions The remote is capable of operating the AVR ˙ Light Button (AVR 355 only): Press this ø Back/Exit Button: Press this button to go 355/AVR 255 and most Harman Kardon CD button to activate the remote control's back- back to the previous Menu or to exit a Menu. changers or players, CD Recorders and Tape ground light. π Master Volume: Press these buttons to decks, using the control codes that are part of î Channel/Page Button: When the tuner has raise or lower the AVR 35
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Zone 2 Remote Control Functions (Zone 2 Remote Control only with AVR 355) The Zone II remote may be used in either the same room where the AVR is located, or it may be used in a separate room with an optional infrared sensor that is connected to the AVR’s Zone 2 input jack or an A-BUS device. A G A Power Off: When used in the room where the AVR is located, press this button to place the unit in Standby. When it is used in a remote room with a sensor that is connected to the D Zone 2 jack , this
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Zone 2 Remote Control Functions I Sleep Button: Press this button to place the unit in the Sleep mode. Each press of the button selects the amount of time that will remain before the unit will automatically go into the Standby mode, as shown in the Main Infor- mation Display#, in the following order: 90 80 70 60 50 min min min min min 40 30 20 10 OFF min min min min Holding the button pressed for some seconds will directly turn off the Sleep time selection. J Settings Info Button: Open the Setti
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Installation and Connections After unpacking the unit, and placing it on a solid Some source or display components in your • HDMI 1.2 (and higher) sources should be surface capable of supporting its weight, you will system may use DVI (Digital Video Interface) for connected as shown above for HDMI 1.1, need to make the connections to your audio and digital video connections. DVI carries the same except that a separate analog connection is video equipment. digital video signals as HDMI but uses a
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Installation and Connections Referring to drawing of the remote control on You can then add the name of the unit to the To assure that all the audio signals are carried to page 11,there is a section of 7 buttons marked name of the assigned input, to make it read for your speakers without loss of clarity or C, (AVR 355: 8 Buttons) near the top of the example: "AUX - CD". (Please note that the AVR resolution, we suggest that you use high-quality remote designated “Source Selectors”: does not have
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Installation and Connections 9. Connections to a subwoofer are normally If a multichannel analog audio connection is 5. If another component video device is avail- made via a line level audio connection from the required for certain lossless formats (e.g. DVD- able, connect it to the Video 2 or Video 3 Subwoofer Output to the line-level input Audio, SACD, HD-DVD or Blu-ray Disc), you may Component Video Input jacks,). The of a subwoofer with a built-in amplifier. When a make both connections. T
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Installation and Connections NOTE: All remotely controlled components must A-BUS Installation Connections System and Power Connections be linked together in a “daisy chain”. Connect (AVR 355 only) The AVR is designed for flexible use with multi- the IR OUT jack of one unit to the IR IN of the The AVR is among the very few receivers avail- room systems, external control components and ® next to establish this chain. able today that offers built-in A-BUS Ready power amplifiers. operation. When use
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Installation and Connections When the AVR is used in 5.1-channel operation, Speaker Selection Center Front Speaker the preferred location for surround speakers is No matter which type or brand of speakers is on the side walls of the room, at or slightly used, the same model or brand of speaker No more behind the listening position. In a 6.1-channel than 24" should be used for the front-left, center and system, a back surround speaker is required, ide- front-right speakers. This creates a seamles
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System Configuration Subwoofers produce largely nondirectional 5. Turn the AVR on either by pressing the Use theK/L/M/N Buttons on the remote or sound, so they may be placed almost anywhere System Power Control2 on the front front panel to navigate the menu system, and in a room. Actual placement should be based on panel, or via the remote by pressing the AVR press the OK Button to select a menu or setting room size and shape and the type of subwoofer Power ON ButtonA, or any of the Input line o
