User manual HARMAN KARDON AVR 130

[. . . ] ® Power for the Digital Revolution. ® AVR 130 AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER OWNER'S MANUAL DIGITAL PRO LOGIC 3 STEREO DSP 5 CH. OFF LOGIC 7 VID 1 VID 2 VID 3 DVD CD FMAM TAPE 6 CH Surr. Select Coaxial AVR 130 AUDIO/ VIDEO RECEIVER 3 4 4 5 7 9 13 13 13 13 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 17 18 19 19 21 21 21 21 22 23 23 23 24 25 25 25 26 26 26 27 27 27 27 28 28 28 29 29 29 29 31 33 42 42 43 43 Introduction Safety Information Unpacking Front-Panel Controls Rear-Panel Connections Remote Control Functions Installation and Connections System Installation Audio Equipment Connections Video Equipment Connections Power Connections System Configuration Speaker Selection and Placement System Setup Speaker Setup Triple Crossover Setting Global/Independent Bass Manager Memory Configuring the Surround Off (Stereo) Modes Output Level Adjustment Delay Settings Additional Input Adjustments Operation Basic Operation Source Selection Volume Control Surround Mode Chart Surround Mode Selection Digital Audio Playback Selecting a Digital Source Digital Bitstream Indications Night Mode Tuner Operation Tape Recording Output Level Trim Adjustment 6-Channel Direct Input Display Brightness Programming the Remote Direct Code Entry Auto Search Method Code Readout Macro Programming Programmed Device Functions Punch-Through Programming Volume Punch-Through Channel Control Punch-Through Transport Control Punch-Through Resetting the Remote Memory Function List Setup Code Tables Troubleshooting Guide Processor Reset Technical Specifications Trademark Acknowledgements Typographical Conventions In order to help you use this manual with the remote control, front-panel controls and rear-panel connections, certain conventions have been used. EXAMPLE ­ (bold type) indicates a specific remote control or front-panel button, or rear-panel connection jack EXAMPLE ­ (OCR type) indicates a message that is visible on the front-panel information display 1 ­ (number in a square) indicates a specific front-panel control ¡ ­ (number in a circle) indicates a rear-panel connection a ­ (number in an oval) indicates a button or indicator on the remote 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon®! [. . . ] Stereo-Digital Mode When the Stereo-Direct (Bypass) mode is in use, a full-range signal is always sent to the front left/right speakers. By its nature, that option does not pass the signal through the AVR's digital-signal processing, creating the requirement for full-range speakers. If your front speakers are bandwidth-limited, "satellite" speakers, we recommend that you do NOT use the Bypass mode, but rather use the DSP SURROUND OFF mode for stereo listening. To listen to programs in the two-channel stereo mode while taking advantage of the bass management system, press the Stereo Mode Selector 28 until SURROUND OFF appears in the Lower Display Line ¯ and the DSP and SURR OFF Surround Mode Indicators both light up. When only the SURR OFF Surround Mode Indicator is lit, you are in the Stereo-Direct (Bypass) mode. When this mode is in use, the front left/right speakers and subwoofer may be configured to meet the requirements of your specific speakers using the steps shown in the Speaker Setup section on page 16. To adjust and calibrate the output levels, follow these steps. For accurate calibration, it is a good idea to make these adjustments while seated in your favorite listening position: 1. Put the AVR 130 in the Dolby Pro Logic II mode by pressing the Dolby Mode Selector w on the remote, until one of the Dolby mode names appears in the Lower Display Line ¯. 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 program material, as described on page 26. TEST-T FL 0dB will appear in the Lower Display Line ¯. The test noise will immediately begin to circulate among the speakers in a clockwise rotation, pausing at each position for three seconds. As the test noise rotates, the speaker position will be shown in the Lower Display Line ¯. NOTE: This is a good time to verify that the speakers have been properly connected. As the test noise circulates, listen to make certain that the sound comes from the speaker position shown in the Main Information Display. If the sound from a speaker location does NOT match the position indicated in the display, turn the AVR 130 off using the Main Power Switch 1 and check the speaker wiring to make certain that each speaker is connected to the correct output terminal. After checking for speaker placement, let the test noise circulate, and listen to see which channels sound louder than the others. Using the front left (FL in the display) speaker as a reference, press the / Buttons n on the remote for each channel to begin to bring them to the same level. Note that when one of the buttons 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 button, the circulation will resume after 15 seconds. Output Level Adjustment Output level adjustment is a key part of the configuration process for any surround sound product. It is particularly important for a Dolby Digital receiver such as the AVR 130, as correct output levels will ensure that you hear sound tracks in their proper place with the proper directionality and intensity. [. . . ] Additional information on the AVR 130, including updated information and user hints, is available from our Web site at www. harmankardon. com. SYMPTOM Unit does not function when Main Power Switch 1 is pushed Display lights, but no sound or picture CAUSE · No AC Power 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 40 · Turn up volume control · Unplug the AC Power Cord , and check speaker wire connections for shorts at receiver and speaker ends · 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 configuratioin · The surround decoder may not create center- or rear-channel information from nonencoded programs · Change remote batteries · Press the AVR Selector f · Make certain front-panel sensor is visible to remote · Move unit or antenna away from computers, fluorescent lights, motors or other electrical appliances · Resume play for DVD · Check that appropriate Digital Input is selected · Intermittent input connections · Mute is on · Volume control is down No sound from any speakers · Amplifier is in protection mode due to possible short · Amplifier is in protection mode due to internal problems · Incorrect surround mode · Input is monaural · Incorrect speaker configuration · Stereo or Mono program material No sound from surround or center speakers Unit does not respond to remote commands · Weak batteries in remote · Wrong device selected · Remote sensor is obscured · Local interference Intermittent buzzing in tuner Letters flash in the channel indicator display and digital audio stops · Digital audio feed paused Processor Reset In the rare case where the unit's operation or the 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 unit's operation. [. . . ]