[. . . ] AVR 220 Audio/Video Receiver OWNER'S MANUAL ® Power for the Digital Revolution. TM AVR 220 Audio/Video Receiver 3 4 4 5 7 9 11 14 16 18 18 18 19 21 22 24 24 24 25 26 26 26 27 28 29 29 30 31 31 31 31 32 33 33 33 33 34 34 35 35 35 36 36 36 37 39 49 49 50 51 Introduction Safety Information Unpacking Front Panel Controls Front Panel Information Display Rear Panel Connections Remote Control Functions Installation and Connections System Configuration Input Setup Surround Setup Delay Settings Speaker Setup Output Level Adjustment Manual Output Level Adjustment Operation Basic Operation Source Selection Surround Mode Chart Surround Mode Selection Digital Audio Playback Selecting a Digital Source Night Mode Tuner Operation Tape Recording Output Level Trim Adjustment 6-Channel Direct Input Advanced Features Display Brightness Turn-On Volume Level Semi-OSD Settings Full-OSD Time Out Settings 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 Reassigning Device Control Selectors Resetting the Remote Memory Function List Setup Code Tables Troubleshooting Guide Processor Reset Technical Specifications Notes 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 A ­ (letter in a square) indicates an indicator in the front panel display 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon!With the purchase of a Harman Kardon AVR 220 you are about to begin many years of listening enjoyment. The AVR 220 has been custom-designed to provide all the excitement and detail of movie soundtracks and every nuance of musical selections. [. . . ] Adjust the volume so that it is at -15dB, as shown in the on-screen display or Main Information Display S. Hold the remote in front of you at arm's length, being sure not to cover the EzSet Sensor Microphone 39 at the top of the remote. Release the button when the Program/SPL Indicator c 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. During the adjustment process, you will see the location of the channel position being adjusted appear in both the on-screen display (if connected) and the Main Information Display S, 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 L. 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 h TWICE to stop the adjustment. Then, turn the unit off and verify that all speakers are connected to the proper Outputs >fi. · 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 S. While the level is changing, the Program/SPL Indicator c will change colors to reflect the output level in relation to the reference. A red indication shows that the level is too high, while an amber indication shows that the level is too low. When the indicator is green, the level is correct, and the test L SL Figure 6 C NIGHT R LFE SR 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 220, as correct outputs will ensure that you hear sound tracks 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 ambience, 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. [. . . ] Select SPL Sleep/Channel Up Sleep Test TV/Video Volume Up Night Spare Volume Down Channel/Guide Speaker/Menu / AVR Function Power Off Power On Mute AVR Select DVD Input Select CD Input Select Tape Input Select Video 1 Select Video 2 Select Video 3 Select Video 4 Select Tuner Select 6 Ch Input Select DVD Power Off Power On Mute DVD Select CD/CDR Power Off Power On Mute Tape Power Off Power On Mute VCR (VID1) Power Off Power On Mute TV (VID1) Power Off Power On Mute CBL (VID3) Power Off Power On Mute SAT (VID3) Power Off Power On Mute CD Select Tape Select VCR Select TV Select VID3 Select Left Test Tone TV/DVD Volume Up Night Mode Select Volume Down Channel Trim Speaker Adjust Move/Adjust Up Move/Adjust Left Set Move/Adjust Down Digital Input Select Delay Adjust Title Menu Up Left Enter Right Down Subtitle Return 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Tuner Mode 9 0 Tune Up Next Chapter 9 0 Time 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Input Level Down Input Select CDP Select Input Level Up CDR Select Left Left Channel + Left Channel + TV/Cable Volume Up Channel ­ Left Channel + TV/Sat Volume Up Channel ­ TV/VCR Volume Up Channel ­ TV/VCR Volume Up Surround Select/Channel Down Surround Mode Select Volume Down Menu Up Left Enter Right Down Exit 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Menu Up Left Enter Right Down Exit Prev Channel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Volume Down Volume Down Info/Guide Menu Up Left Enter Right Down Exit Prev Channel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Info/Guide Menu Up Left Enter Right Down Exit Prev Channel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 fi Set fl ¤ Digital/Exit Delay/Prev. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Tun-M 9 0 Memory Tune Up 37 FUNCTION LIST Function List (continued) No. Button Name 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 Direct Clear Preset Up Tune Down OSD D. Skip Preset Down M1 M2 M3 M4 Rewind Play/Reverse Play Fast Forward Record Stop Pause Skip Down Skip Up Stop Pause Skip ­ Skip + Preset Tune Down AVR Function Direct Tuner Entry Clear Preset Tune Up Tune Down OSD Disc Skip Slow Rev Open/Close Audio Select Angle Select R. [. . . ]