AVR 245 Audio/VideoReceiver OWNER'S MANUAL ENGLISH Table of Contents 3 4 4 5 7 10 13 13 13 14 14 16 17 17 18 18 18 18 19 20 21 22 23 25 25 28 29 32 32 34 34 34 35 35 35 36 36 36 36 36 36 37 37 37 39 39 39 40 40 40 41 41 41 41 42 42 42 42 42 42 43 43 43 44 44 44 Introduction Safety Information Unpacking Front Panel Controls Rear Panel Connections Main Remote Control Functions Installation and Connections Audio Connections Video Connections HDMI Connections SCART A/V Connections System and Power Connections Speaker Selection Speaker Placement System Configuration First Turn On Using the On-Screen Display System Setup Input Setup Surround Setup Night Mode Settings Configuring the Surround Off (Stereo) Modes Automated Speaker Setup Using EzSet+ Manual Setup Speaker Setup Delay Settings Output Level Adjustment Operation Surround Mode Chart Basic Operation Source Selection 6/8-Channel Direct Input Controls and Use of Headphones Surround Mode Selection Digital Audio Playback Dolby Digital DTS PCM Audio Playback Selecting a Digital Source Digital Bitstream Indicators Surround mode Types Surround Mode Post Processing PCM Playback Indications Speaker/Channel Indicators Night Mode Tape Recording Using The Bridge Output Level Adjustment With Source Signals Dim function Memory backup System Setup Front Panel Display Fade Turn-On Volume Level Semi-OSD Settings Full-OSD Time Out Adjustment Default Surround Mode Full-OSD Background Color Multiroom Operation Multiroom Installation Multiroom Setup Surround Amplifier Channel Assignment Multiroom Operation Tuner Operation Basic Tuner Operation Station Selection 44 Preset Tuning 45 RDS Operation 45 RDS Tuning 45 RDS Display Options 45 Program Search 46 Programming the Remote 46 Programming the Remote with Codes 46 Direct Code Entry 46 Auto Search Method 46 Code Readout 47 Macro Programming 47 47 48 48 48 49 51 51 52 53 Programmed Device Functions Volume Punch-Through Channel Control Punch-Through Transport Control Punch-Through Resetting the Remote Memory Function List Troubleshooting Guide Processor Reset Technical Specifications Appendix - Settings Worksheet Declaration of Conformity We, Harman Consumer Group, Inc. 2, route de Tours 72500 Château-du-Loir, FRANCE declare in own responsibility, that the product described in this owner's manual is in compliance with technical standards: EN 55013:2001 + A1:2003 EN 55020:2002 + A1:2003 EN 61000-3-2:2000 EN 61000-3-3:1995 + A1:2001 EN 60065:2002 Jurjen Amsterdam Harman Consumer Group, Inc. 02/07 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 0 ­ (number in a circle) indicates a rear-panel connection 0 ­ (number in an oval) indicates a button or indicator on the remote å ­ (letter in an oval) indicates a button on the Zone II remote The appearance of the text or cursor for your receiver's on-screen menus may vary slightly from the illustrations in this manual. Whether the text appears in all uppercase or upper- and lowercase characters, performance and operation remain the same. 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon! With the purchase of a Harman Kardon AVR 245 you are about to begin many years of listening enjoyment. Designed to provide all the excitement and detail of movie soundtracks and every nuance of musical selections, the AVR is truly a multichannel receiver for the new millennium. In addition to the traditional 5.1 digital decoding modes such as Dolby Digital and DTS, it offers the latest advancements in surround technology such as Dolby Pro Logic II and IIx, the full suite of DTS-ES 6.1 modes, DTS Neo:6 and the latest 7.1 channel versions of Harman's own Logic 7 technology. The AVR has been engineered so that it is easy to take advantage of all the power of its digital technology. On-screen menus, fully color coded connection jacks and terminals make installation fast and simple. However, to obtain the maximum enjoyment from your new receiver, we urge you to read this manual. A few minutes spent learning the functions of the various controls will enable you to take advantage of all the power the AVR 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. Description and Features The AVR is among the most versatile and multifeatured 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 surround modes for Matrix surround-encoded or Stereo recordings are available for use with sources such as CD, VCR, TV broadcasts and the AVR's own FM/AM tuner. Along with Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic II and IIx, DTS Neo:6, DTS 96/24, Dolby 3 Stereo, 5 Channel or 7 Channel Stereo and Hall and Theater modes, the AVR offers Harman International's exclusive Logic 7 process in both 5.1 and 7.1 versions to create a wider, more enveloping field environment and more defined fly-overs and pans. Dolby Virtual Speaker is available to create enveloping sound fields from front left and right speakers, and the latest Dolby Headphone circuitry creates an amazing sense of openness with headphones. In addition to providing a wide range of listening options, the AVR is easy to configure so that it provides the best results with your speakers and specific listening-room environment. On-screen menus combine with the EzSet+ system to automate speaker configuration and overall setup, resulting in a perfectly balanced sound field presentation that accurately reproduces the artist's intent. A Stereo-Direct mode bypasses the digital processor to preserve all of the subtleties of older analog, two-channel materials, while bass management, available in the surround and Stereo-Digital modes,improves your ability to tailor the sound to suit your room acoustics or taste. The AVR 245 takes the "video" part of its name seriously. Along with two HDMI inputs and three 60MHz analog component video inputs, the AVR 245 converts incoming analog signals to component for single wire connections. Tying audio and video together, the AVR 245 provides A/V sync delay so that the lip sync errors ­ commonly seen when digital video processing is used in a source, program or video display ­ are eliminated. For the ultimate in flexibility, the AVR features connections for five video devices, all with both composite and S-Video inputs. Two additional audio inputs are available, and a total of six digital inputs and two outputs make the AVR 245 capable of handling all the latest digital audio sources. Coax and optical digital outputs are available for direct connection to digital recorders. A video recording output and a color-coded eight-channel input make the AVR 245 virtually future-proof, with everything needed to accommodate tomorrow's new formats right on board. Until now, Harman Kardon AVRs have been able to accommodate almost any source device equipped with line-level analog, optical digital or coaxial digital outputs, including most digital media players. With one simple connection between the AVR 245 and the optional Harman Kardon , you are able to listen to materials stored on your compatible Apple® iPod®**. Your AVR's system remote control has been preprogrammed with control codes that enable you to select tracks for playback and navigate many of your iPod's functions, even from across the room. The BridgeTM will even let you charge your iPod. The AVR 245's flexibility and power extend beyond your main home theater or listening room. The AVR includes a sophisticated multizone control system that allows you to select one source for use in the main room and a different one (Audio only) in a second room. Complete control over volume is possible with a separate infrared control link. Additional multiroom options include the option to assign two of the AVR's output channels to the multiroom system. The AVR 245's powerful amplifier uses traditional Harman Kardon high-current design technologies to meet the wide dynamic range of any program selection. Harman Kardon invented the high-fidelity receiver more then fifty years ago. With state-ofthe-art circuitry and time-honored circuit designs, the AVR 245 is the perfect combination of the latest in digital audio technology, a quiet yet powerful analog amplifier in an elegant, easy-to-use package. Dolby*Digital, Dolby Digital EX and Dolby Pro Logic* II and IIx Decoding, and the full suite of DTS® modes, including DTS-ES® 6.1 Discrete & Matrix and Neo:6®. Seven channels of high-current amplification. Harman Kardon's exclusive Logic 7® processing, available for the first time with both 7.1 and 5.1 processing in a variety of modes. system with included microphone automatically configures speakers and sets delay times and output levels for optimal sound presentation. Stereo-Direct Mode for Two-Channel Sources Bypasses DSP Processing to Preserve the Integrity of Analog Materials. Stereo-Digital Mode for Programmable Bass Management of Low Frequencies Between Main Speakers and Subwoofer. Two HDMITM 1.1 and three assignable high-bandwidth analog component inputs for compatibility with the latest high-definition video sources. Front panel analog A/V inputs. Front panel digital inputs for easy connection to portable digital devices and the latest video game consoles. Connects to Harman Kardon's (optional) for charging, playback and control of a compatible Apple® iPod® device. Input titling for all input sources (except tuner). Multiple digital inputs and outputs. On-screen menu and display system with choice of blue or black background screen. A/V Sync delay adjustable for each input delivers perfect lip sync with digital programs or video displays. 6-Channel/8-Channel Direct Input for Use with Future Audio Formats. Extensive bass management options, including four separate crossover groupings. Extensive multiroom options, including assignable amplifier channels for listening to a separate source in a remote zone. Main Remote with Internal Codes. ENGLISH **Compatible with all iPod models equipped with a dock connector, including third-generation "Click Wheel" models and newer. Not compatible with iPod shuffle models. Although iPod photo models are compatible, images stored on the iPod may not be viewed. INTRODUCTION 3 Safety Information Important Safety Information READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT. Do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a case or similar ­ away from direct sunlight, heat sources, vibration, dust, moisture, and/or cold. Avoid installing this unit where foreign object may fall onto this unit and/or this unit may be exposed to liquid dripping or splashing. On the top of this unit, do not place: ­ Burning objects (i.e. candles), as they may cause fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury. ­ Containers with liquid in them, as they may fall and liquid may cause electrical shock to the user and/or damage to this unit. Do not cover this unit with a newspaper, tablecloth, curtain, etc. in order not to obstruct heat radiation. If the temperature inside this unit rises, it may cause fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury. Install this unit near the AC outlet and where the AC power plug can be reached easily. This unit is not disconnected from the AC power source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if this unit itself is turned off. This state is called the standby mode. In this state, this unit is designed to consume a very small quantity of power. WARNING. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your AVR has been designed for use with 220-240-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 in your area, contact your 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 depot with a cord meeting factory specifications. Handle the AC Power Cord Gently When disconnecting the ...